Chapter 386: 386
After sending Fang Zhao and the others back to base, Song Ping went and reported to Commanding Officer Flemington .
"Fang Zhao didn't hear anything useful?" This was what Flemington was most concerned with .
"No," Song Ping replied .
Flemington immediately looked disappointed; however, he had already anticipated this outcome .
"Seems like these rumors were all exaggerated," Flemington sighed and waved his hands dismissively . "Never mind, just bring this bunch to have fun . If they have fun, they will be willing to spend . Are they easy to bring along?"
Song Ping recalled the few special guests' behavior today and reported honestly, "They are still alright . A little squeamish, but they don't behave that much worse than others . Zaro and Woo Tianhao were really happy while driving the cars and said that they would donate a fleet to us!"
"Haha that's good!" The disappointment in Flemington's heart disappeared in an instant .
As long as the special guests didn't cause trouble and were willing to donate more stuff, they would definitely benefit with this collaboration with this project team .
"Carry out Plan A," Flemington said in a relaxed manner .
When the program team came calling, Commanding Officer Flemington had discussed with the other high level officers of the base and came up with two sets of response plans . If the special guests performed well, they would cooperate to the greatest extent, which was their aforementioned "Plan A" . If the guests threw their weight around and caused trouble, the base would be forceful and let this bunch suffer some hardship in "Plan B" .
Now that everything seemed to be going smoothly, Flemington also chose to take the path of "Plan A" . This way, the program team could film in peace, and they would all be relaxed as well . Everyone would get what they needed and both sides would benefit .
After Song Ping left, Flemington was in a good mood as he browsed through the photos and videos of the five special guests that Song Ping had submitted . They had all been taken today .
But somehow, as Flemington flipped through them, he felt that something seemed a little off .
Weren't the bunch of creatures being laid out like salted fish on the ground the hardest pests to exterminate at the base?!
Flemington thought that he had seen wrong . He rubbed his eyes and took a closer look at the photograph . There was nothing wrong with his eyes; those really were the things that caused him so much headache!
Just now, Song Ping had said that Fang Zhao's dog that was worth 200 million was a little helper at catching pests . He had thought that Song Ping said it as a joke and was exaggerating, but it was really true!
Nightfall descended on the base .
Outside, sand and dust filled the sky, and the raging storm had yet to pass . However, the inside of the base was rather peaceful .
There were very few entertainment facilities and enriching entertainment activities at the base . There wasn't free internet access either, so many people slept early .
Fang Zhao had great pickings today . He had gained quite some inspiration when they were out today and wrote down some musical scores before lying down to rest . Instead of sleeping, he quietly listened to the various sorts of sounds .
Although the base had decent soundproofing, as long as Fang Zhao concentrated, he could also hear the the wind and sand blowing against the base .
That was a natural rhythm that was impossible for a person to create .
Wind, sand, rocks, land, and the solid barrier that man had created . This was the sound of all those things interacting with each other .
All of these sounds formed individual musical notes in Fang Zhao's mind, forming a score that specifically belonged to Planet Bu .
Suddenly, Fang Zhao distantly heard some minute unfamiliar notes and tones that were difficult to catch .
That little bit of sound was feeble, like the activity of ants beneath the feet of humans . It could be extinguished at any moment, yet it still struggled and fortunately could still rush out .
The beat that was both strong and weak had intervals that seemed to have been measured by the world's most accurate metronome . It didn't get tired and continued over and over like a beckon, yet also like a plea .
What exactly was that?
Just as Fang Zhao was pondering, Curly Hair groaned and ran over to the side of Fang Zhao's bed .
Fang Zhao opened his eyes and glanced at Curly Hair .
Curly Hair whimpered, staring at Fang Zhao with innocent eyes . He was so serious that his tail wasn't wagging .
This sort of behavior by Curly Hair was seeking permission . Back when they were at home, this meant that he wanted to game . But now, Fang Zhao didn't think that Curly Hair had called him in the middle of night because he wanted to game . Wouldn't Curly Hair be asking for a beating for making a fuss and wanting to game in the middle of the night?
"You also hear it? That sound," Fang Zhao asked . He didn't know why, but he felt that Curly Hair had surely heard that sound .
"Woof!" Curly Hair wagged his tail and spun around before running a few steps towards the door then turning to face Fang Zhao .
Fang Zhao didn't move and remained seated on the bed .
He was pondering .
He didn't know what that sound was, but it probably wasn't a threat . If it had been other important information, the base would have probably have caught the message .
If even the base couldn't catch it, yet he heard it…
Fang Zhao also couldn't determine whether it was a good or bad thing . After that time on Planet Baiji, it might have seemed impressive, but Fang Zhao knew that he was being eyed by a lot of people . Many scientists wished to study his ears, and there were people who even discussed about whether they could get a hold of Fang Zhao's body should he pass away, whether naturally or by accident .
This time, he could pretend as if nothing had happened and follow the program team as well as the base's arrangements . He'd complete the season of filming before returning back and continuing with his life .
When Curly Hair noticed that Fang Zhao was unmoving, he ran over,raised his dog paws to tug at Fang Zhao's pants, and whimpered .
Fang Zhao suddenly laughed as he watched Curly Hair .
He got up and straightened his clothes before patting Curly Hair's head . "Hide it well . "
…
Song Ping was currently watching "Founding Era" . He took a look at the time, realized it was already getting late, and decided to go to bed after this episode .
Just that before this episode finished broadcasting, Song Ping received Fang Zhao's call .
"Sound? What sound… Wait a minute!! Explain it in detail!"
Song Ping couldn't care less about the series and questioned hurriedly . He was full of anticipation and anxiety .
Elsewhere, Flemington was in good spirits after handling today's matters and had rested early . He was currently in a deep slumber when he was jolted awake by a call .
It was rare for Flemington to be sleeping so well, so his mood darkened when he was roused . However, he knew that a call at this time would surely mean an urgent matter, so he had no time to be angry and quickly put it through .
"WHAT???!"
Flemington was so startled he tumbled of the bed .
On the other end, Song Ping said rather hurriedly, "Fang Zhao said he heard some sounds . However, I asked some specialists about the sorts of sounds he was hearing and they couldn't provide any conclusive answers . It is possible that it has nothing to do with our base, and the instruments aren't able to detect it as well . "
"That's the way!!" Would it still be significant if the instruments could detect it?! Flemington could hardly hold back his excitement .
Back then, Planet Baiji's instruments couldn't detect the ore, but Fang Zhao could hear it!
Flemington's breathing became heavier when he recalled the history of Planet Baiji's rise to prominence .
Hahaha, I never expected that I would also see such a day! Every cloud really has a silver lining!
Without caring about anything else, Flemington put on clothes as fast he could and rushed out of the bedroom .
Fang Zhao was led by Song Ping to Flemington's office, and in no time, Planet Bu's most authoritative figure came striding over .
"Hahaha! Fang Zhao, I have heard about you for a long time! I finally get to see you today!"
Flemington was brimming with enthusiasm as he took Fang Zhao's hand in two of his own and shook them vigorously . He eyed Fang Zhao as though he had seen his own father .
Beside him, Song Ping thought to himself: Sir, restrain yourself a little! Don't scare him away!
Flemington didn't care about what others thought and hurriedly asked Fang Zhao, "You said you heard a sound our base's instruments couldn't detect? Is it ore?"
"No," Fang Zhao replied .
Flemington's mood… seemed to take a sharp nosedive .
Song Ping coughed lightly . "Fang Zhao said the sound seems like something emitted from electrical equipment . "
"Electrical equipment?" Flemington calmed down . "It isn't the sound emitted from our outpost or equipment scattered at other areas?"
"Probably not . " Song Ping explained, "We don't have many outposts here, and there are only so many equipment we use at the nearby outposts which are all available at the base . I have already let Fang Zhao listen to them, and he says it isn't from one of those . "
Song Ping wasn't an impulsive person, and he would only report it to Flemington after confirming the details .
"If it isn't equipment we use at the base or outposts…" Flemington quashed the disappointment in his heart . His face stiffened as the first thing he thought was: Spy!
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