Chapter 7 Leaving the Junk Planet
As the days go by, Su Nian and Lin Xiaofei's difficult life on the garbage planet continues.
One day, the rescue station suddenly received a message that due to a shortage of resources, the daily nutrient solution provided would be reduced by half. This news caused an uproar in the rescue station, and people fell into panic and anxiety.
"How can we survive? We are already hungry, and now even the nutrient solution has to be reduced by half!" someone complained angrily.
After hearing the news, Su Nian and Lin Xiaofei also felt heavy-hearted.
"Sister, this is not a solution. We have to think of other ways out." Lin Xiaofei said with a frown.
Su Nian was silent for a moment, then said, "We can only work harder to pick up trash and exchange more credit points to buy nutrient solution."
However, things are not that simple. Due to the reduction of nutrient solution, many people's bodies have become weak, and the efficiency of picking up garbage has been greatly reduced. The atmosphere in the rescue station is becoming more and more depressing, and conflicts between people are gradually increasing.
Once, when Su Nian and Lin Xiaofei were queuing up to receive nutrient solution at a rescue station, a heated argument broke out because the person in front of them cut in line.
"It's not easy for everyone, can you please follow some rules?" Su Nian couldn't help but say loudly.
"Hmph, you are the only one meddling in other people's business!" the person who cut in line responded arrogantly.
Just when things were about to get violent, the rescue station staff arrived in time to mediate and avoid a conflict.
In such a difficult environment, Su Nian and Lin Xiaofei encouraged and supported each other. They still held on to the dream of leaving the garbage planet and never gave up.
But the road ahead is still long, and they don’t know how many difficulties and challenges they will face...
One day, Su Nian and Lin Xiaofei were rummaging through the garbage dump as usual. The garbage dump was filled with a disgusting stench, and the piles of waste gave off a pungent smell under the scorching sun. Su Nian's hair was soaked with sweat and stuck to her forehead. Her hands kept rummaging through the garbage, and her eyes revealed a trace of fatigue but determination that she had not given up. Not far away, Lin Xiaofei was bending over, concentrating on looking for items that might be valuable.
Suddenly, there was a loud roar in the distance. They looked up and saw a huge spaceship slowly landing in an open area of the garbage planet. The outer shell of the spaceship shone with a cold metallic luster in the sun, and the huge engine sprayed blue flames, stirring up a gust of wind, blowing the surrounding garbage everywhere.
"Sister, it's a spaceship! Maybe it's our chance to leave!" Lin Xiaofei shouted excitedly, his voice became sharp due to excitement, and there was a gleam of hope in his eyes, that light was like the brightest star in the night sky. He threw away the garbage in his hand and ran towards the spaceship desperately, the garbage under his feet squeaked under his feet.
Su Nian looked at the spaceship and a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart. Although the hope was weak, it burned in her heart like a flame: "Let's go and take a look." She quickened her pace and caught up with Lin Xiaofei.
When they arrived at the place where the spacecraft was parked, they found that there were already many people gathered there, everyone was talking and talking. The crowd was filled with anxiety and expectation, and everyone's face was full of desire for an unknown fate.
"I heard that this spaceship is only here to refuel and repair, I wonder if we will be allowed on board." A man with a weathered face said worriedly, his eyes revealing deep helplessness. His clothes were tattered, with patches one after another, as if telling of his difficult years on the garbage planet.
"Who cares? As long as we have a chance, we'll sneak up." Another thin young man gritted his teeth and stared at the spaceship firmly. His eyes were burning with a desperate determination, as if he was willing to pay any price to leave this hellish place.
Su Nian and Lin Xiaofei also decided to take a risk.
While the crew was busy, they quietly approached the entrance of the spacecraft. Just as Su Nian was about to step onto the spacecraft, a tall, serious-looking guard suddenly appeared in front of them like a wall.
"Stop! Only she can come up." The guard said in a rough voice, his voice was like thunder exploding in his ears. His cold eyes pierced Lin Xiaofei like a sword, making Lin Xiaofei shiver.
Lin Xiaofei became anxious instantly. His face turned red and veins popped out on his forehead. He shouted, "Why? Please, let us go together." His voice was tearful and his hands were clenched into fists. His knuckles turned white from the force.
The guard frowned and shouted impatiently: "Hmph, stop talking nonsense! We don't need a young man like you! We just want a woman or you can give us 2 credit points." His eyes were full of disgust and disdain, as if Lin Xiaofei was just an insignificant ant in his eyes.
Tears welled up in Lin Xiaofei's eyes. He rushed forward desperately and grabbed the corner of the guard's clothes, begging bitterly: "Please, please! My sister and I have always depended on each other, and we can't be separated. I am very capable, I can help you with the work, and I am willing to do any dirty or tiring work!" His voice became hoarse with excitement, and his body was shaking with fear and despair.
The guard shook off Lin Xiaofei's hand and said viciously: "Get away! If you keep pestering me, don't blame me for being rude!" He raised his hand high, as if ready to slap Lin Xiaofei at any time.
Su Nian quickly stepped forward and grabbed Lin Xiaofei, and said distressedly: "Xiaofei, don't be like this, sister knows you tried your best, but this..." She sighed helplessly, her eyes full of pity and helplessness.
Lin Xiaofei broke free from Su Nian's hand and rushed to the guard again, his voice filled with desperate anger: "Why? Just because I'm a boy? What's the logic?" His eyes were red and tears rolled down his cheeks and dripped onto the dusty ground.
The guard sneered, "This is the rule. I am just following orders. We only need women on this spaceship. Do you understand?"
Lin Xiaofei collapsed to the ground in despair, his eyes became empty and lifeless, and he murmured to himself: "Sister, I don't want to be separated from you..."
"No, we only need women. Take off your hood and let us see." The guard said to Su Nian coldly.
Su Nian reluctantly took off her hood, revealing a face that was dirty but still pretty. Her hair was scattered on her shoulders in a mess, and the dirt on her face could not hide the determination and helplessness in her eyes.
"Well, you look good. Come up." The guard's tone softened a little.
"Sister, you go first, I will definitely come to find you later!" Lin Xiaofei shouted loudly, his eyes full of reluctance and determination. Tears welled up in his eyes, but he tried hard not to let them fall.
Su Nian had tears in her eyes. She reached out her hand and gently touched Lin Xiaofei's head. She said in a trembling voice, "Xiaofei, you must take good care of yourself and wait for me! Remember to say goodbye to the owner of the scrap yard and tell him that I remember all the care you have given me these days. Although I don't have any luggage with me, only this broken bag for picking up trash, you don't have to worry about me. You also have to work hard to survive. I believe we will meet again."
Lin Xiaofei nodded vigorously, and finally couldn't help but burst into tears: "Sister, don't worry, I will!"
Just like that, Su Nian boarded the spaceship with a heavy heart, and Lin Xiaofei could only stay on the garbage planet and separate from her.