"But I'm still worried. If the worst happens, do we... have any other alternatives?"

Smiling bitterly, although he knew that was right, Garning still looked at Secretary-General Sai who was sitting quietly behind his desk and correcting documents with an almost pleading look, hoping that the other party could

Give yourself a different answer.

Even if it's a lie to him, it's okay. He just wants to try to make himself less nervous and bored now, that's all.

"Backup plan?"

"No."

Sai shook his head gently, his tone full of determination.

"You don't have to think too much. We have no retreat and no alternative plans."

"Now, we must and can only go all out to support Anne, believe in Anne, and trust Anne unconditionally... At the same time, we also strengthen our own defense and related research. Only in that way can the earth and mankind survive in this battle.

In the contest with the Three-Body Civilization, strive for the slightest chance of victory."

"It's getting late..."

"It should be almost time, right?"

"Just wait patiently, no matter what, the results will be available soon."

After saying that, she glanced at the small clock on the table, and then took a deep look at Garnin again. Secretary-General Sai turned her attention to the things in front of her that she seemed to be unable to deal with.

on the completed document.

but……

You can tell from the cold coffee on her table that she hasn't even drank a sip, and the handwriting that has become a little less rounded and smooth when signing. At this moment, her mood is definitely not as calm as she appears.

.

"All right!"

"You're right, I hope there will be good news later, right?"

"I hope?"

Garning sighed again, knowing that there was nothing he could do and it was useless to think about it. At the moment, Garning really had no better way and nodded, but the worry on his face did not completely dissipate.

"..."

"..."

In this way, during the waiting time of nearly half an hour, the two of them did not continue the meaningless conversation. They just interacted with each other in a subtle tacit understanding in this spacious and slightly deserted office.

Everyone is either silent or busy with their own work.

"..."

Secretary-General Sai is still sitting behind her desk, with bright lights shining on her body and the desktop, and her focused and slightly frowning face is carefully looking at the documents one after another, and the tip of her pen is flicking from time to time.

The paper was scratched across the paper, and then the signatures, which were not well controlled, were left behind the sound.

Although she was definitely not in a good mood at this time, she no longer talked about the topic just now, and her sharp eyes unconsciously revealed a calmness and determination, coupled with her always calm expression,

It seems that no matter how many challenges and difficulties she faces, she can remain calm and rational.

"..."

As for Garning, after sitting for a while, he simply stood up and stood in front of the large floor-to-ceiling window. Then he turned his back to Secretary-General Sai and did not disturb her work. He stood solemnly.

There and staring out the window at the night view.

Although the sea breeze on Erna Island cannot blow in through the completely closed windows, the ventilation system above still has a simulated sea breeze blowing in, with a hint of sea smell and coolness, but even then, it is

It didn't dissipate the anxiety in his heart.

With his brows furrowed, he pursed his lips slightly and looked at the deep night sky in the distance. He stood motionless in front of the window, lost in thought as to what he was thinking.

Ten minutes later...

Tuk! Tuk! Tuk!

"..."

"..."

Finally, with three rapid knocks on the door, Secretary-General Sai raised his head and Garnin suddenly turned around. Then they saw that it was a new secretary from the Secretariat who opened the door and walked in quickly.

.

"Report!"

"Secretary-General Sai, and Mr. Garning!"

Then, under the expectant gazes of the two people, the new secretary of the secretariat, but because of the neutron jammer, had already been exposed to some secrets, and then he also vaguely knew something about the situation, including the two top PDC officials in front of him.

What exactly was she waiting for tonight? She reported loudly and excitedly:

"Just now!"

"Dr. Ding Yi and others sent a communication. He said that they are back now. He also said that they were lucky enough to get everything, everything!"

"Even, there seems to be some unexpected gains?"

After saying that, seeing the expressions of Secretary-General Sai and Mr. Garnin immediately change from solemn and nervous to relaxed, the new secretary knew that she had done the right thing by coming to report in person as soon as possible.

Presumably by now, the two high-level officials of the PDC Planetary Defense Council in front of her must have treated her differently, or at least they should have a great impression and sense of presence.

"What's going on?"

"What exactly did they say?"

"Hurry up and talk about it!"

An expression called joy and relaxation also appeared on Garning's face. Then, he couldn't wait to take two steps forward and continued to ask.

"have no idea……"

"Dr. Ding Yi didn't say much. He just said what he just said and then hung up."

"However, their appearance seems a bit strange..."

"It's like..."

"It seems like you have aged several years, and the clothes you wear are different from ours, but you are in good spirits?"

After thinking about it seriously, although I really wanted to say something more and flatter the PDC leader to increase my sense of presence, the communication just now was really short, and the content of what the other party said was also very limited.

So she really couldn't say anything more.

"All right!"

“As long as everything goes well!”

Hearing nothing else, Garning was not too embarrassed and could only nodded, then looked at Secretary-General Sai to see if the other party had anything to explain.

"As if you have aged several years, and the clothes you wear are different from ours?"

"Really how many years have passed?"

But Sai was not in a hurry to ask anything else, but was muttering and pondering in a low voice, thinking about something.

"Although it still sounds a bit weird..."

"But now that it's done, let's send someone to bring them back and everything will go according to the original plan!"

"Go for it!"

But soon, she felt relieved, and then she stood up and prepared to go back to rest after get off work, while waving her hand towards the secretary, indicating that he could go and deliver the order.

"Huh?"

"how?"

"Do you have anything else to do?"

However, when he saw that the other party had just turned around and taken two steps, then suddenly stopped and turned around suddenly, Sai, who was about to get his coat, couldn't help but feel a little strange.

"Dr. Ding Yi also plans to report to you personally!"

"Report face to face."

"And the sooner the better. When do you plan to see him?"

Originally, the Secretariat planned to discuss this matter tomorrow after Secretary-General Sai went to work. After all, the other party had not slept a wink all day and night. However, considering that the matter of Dr. Ding Yi was very important, considering that the other party flew out immediately.

It would take at least several hours to get to the PDC headquarters, so she gritted her teeth and reported the matter in advance.

After all, when she came, the director of the Secretariat told her to deal with it as appropriate, but he didn't say it and gave her discretion, so naturally she wouldn't be polite.

"The sooner the better?"

"In person?"

"Is there something important?"

After a slight start, Sai began to ponder, as if he was considering whether to really wait to see the other party immediately.

"uh-huh!"
To be continued...