72: The airship took off

Although Qiu Qian's situation made Tian Ming feel confused, he didn't have another voice in his mind like Qiu Qian did.

However, the sudden increase in his control ability also shocked Tian Ming. Now, he could control the air to form air pressure differences, allowing him to walk in the air.

It felt like an immortal, and this feeling was very exhilarating. Back in his room, Tian Ming replicated a carbon fiber strap and tied his ankle to the corner of the wall.

If he were to sleepwalk like Qiu Qian, he would be able to discover it in time; if not, that would be even better.

Closing his eyes, after half an hour of self-hypnosis, Tian Ming finally fell into a dreamland again.

He slept straight until the next morning. There were no strange dreams, nor did he sleepwalk. Tian Ming let out a long sigh of relief, it seemed he had been worrying for nothing.

Bang bang bang!

A knock on the door sounded.

As soon as Tian Ming opened the door, Shen Yuan stood outside.

"Boss, go help me inflate the helium. Everything is ready, just waiting for you to make the final move!" Shen Yuan said with a smile.

"The satellite is going to launch?" Tian Ming asked.

"Yes, all the wires are laid out, just waiting for you."

Tian Ming nodded and followed Shen Yuan to the Central Building's plaza.

A huge floating airship was located in the center of the plaza, and its internal airbags were still deflated.

In the cargo bay beneath the airship, the satellite had already been mounted, and the airship's outer skin was covered with a large number of flexible solar panels.

Although the sunlight wasn't strong, the electricity provided was more than enough for the satellite.

Tian Ming began to inflate the airship with helium. After it was filled, the tethering ropes below slowly loosened, and the airship slowly ascended.

Soon, the huge airship was pulled by five high-strength carbon fibers, turning into a small dot in the sky.

Shen Yuan directly opened her tablet, and the entire Shelter and surrounding areas were projected onto the screen.

"It's a success, Boss, look." Shen Yuan said excitedly, leaning closer and handing the tablet to Tian Ming.

"That's very impressive. Such an early warning system can greatly enhance the Shelter's survival capability." Tian Ming said with emotion.

"Yes, we're just missing a communication base station now. With this communication base station, our Shelter's defense command system can be fully established." Shen Yuan said very excitedly.

"How is Zhang Mengqi's side progressing?" Tian Ming asked.

Shen Yuan smiled and said, "It will take some more time because it needs to accommodate a lot of equipment. So, besides the hardware, we also need to debug the system's stability. Moreover, it needs to be compatible with mobile phones. This way, everyone will be able to return to online payments through smart devices, which will reduce the human cost of managing the Shelter."

"Keep up the good work. When it's finished, I'll treat you all to a big meal!" Tian Ming said grandly.

"You said it, no backing out!"

Tian Ming smiled and nodded. He was very satisfied with what Shen Yuan had come up with, and it was precisely because of these people that the Shelter could develop in a positive direction.

"Boss!"

In the crowd, Qiu Qian stepped out and called out to Tian Ming.

Tian Ming walked over. What happened last night had been lingering in Qiu Qian's mind. She couldn't help but want to find Tian Ming.

Watching Tian Ming approach, Qiu Qian's heart rate suddenly accelerated, which made her cheeks flush and turn rosy.

Shen Yuan saw this, her face immediately darkened, and she followed Tian Ming over.

Qiu Qian whispered, "Boss, in my current state, Sister Wu told me to leave the Clinic, but I don't know what I can do. How about I become your assistant?"

Tian Ming frowned. In the Shelter, he was the most idle person and didn't need any assistant at all!

Shen Yuan glanced at Qiu Qian and said, "Boss, how about she comes to the Laboratory and becomes an assistant for Mengqi and me!" Shen Yuan was afraid that Tian Ming would agree, so she quickly voiced her idea.

Shen Yuan's words were exactly what Tian Ming wanted. He didn't need any assistant.

"You can be an assistant for Shen Yuan and Zhang Mengqi. If you can learn to make some things, that would be even better."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Qian's heart trembled violently. She didn't understand why she felt so miserable when Tian Ming rejected her.

Qiu Qian gritted her teeth and glanced at Shen Yuan.

"Sister Shen Yuan, never mind. I'm not really suitable for that place. I'll just go help in the kitchen!"

Shen Yuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Anyway, no other woman could be near the Boss. She didn't know why she had such a thought, but this thought just couldn't be dispelled.

"If you don't want to, then forget it. Boss, I'm going back to debug the system. I'll take my leave first."

Tian Ming nodded and waved his hand at Shen Yuan, who then left with her computer.

Tian Ming turned to go back. Now that there were people managing all the big and small matters in the Shelter, he was left with leisure. This kind of life was much more enjoyable than being cooped up alone in a room.

He really didn't understand what was so good about hiding in a room. Tian Ming smiled. The protagonists in those novels he used to read were probably all big idiots. If they had superpowers, wouldn't it be great to be a boss?

Eating and drinking well isn't enough; spiritual satisfaction is what truly matters. Who wouldn't yearn for a life like a local emperor?

He walked back a short distance and noticed someone following him. Looking back, Qiu Qian stopped in place, looking at him with a very strange gaze.

This gaze contained flattery, but more so, a kind of dependence.

"What are you following me for? Go do what you're supposed to do!" Tian Ming said, turning around.

Qiu Qian was unmoved. Instead, she quickened her pace and ran over.

"Boss, I want to stay with you, okay? I, I always feel empty inside. Only when I'm with you do I feel my heart filled."

Tian Ming was speechless. These words sounded like a confession, but they weren't a confession at all.

"What's wrong with you? This trick won't work on me. If all the women in the Shelter were like you, trying to climb up by getting close to me, then how would I be able to be the Boss?"

Tian Ming's words were very direct, because once there was one, there would be more.

Women, half of the Shelter's population were women, and Tian Ming wasn't someone who was easily swayed by lust. His woman had to be beautiful, excellent, and able to share his burdens, not just a pretty face.

Despite such direct words, Qiu Qian seemed to be immune. She pleaded, "Boss, I don't ask for special privileges, I don't ask for good treatment. I'm not trying to climb up, I just want to stay by your side. I have another soul in my mind, it's it, it's it that's influencing me."

"Influencing you?"

Qiu Qian's face flushed slightly, and she said, "Mm, it's very strong, so strong that I even want to melt myself into your body."

Tian Ming was shocked: "Hey, little girl, you're talking too boldly. Don't blurt out such wild words, okay?"

"Boss, I swear, everything I'm saying is serious. This feeling has existed since that night, and it's getting stronger."

Tian Ming frowned and said, "Let's go to my place. I'll check you out!"