My Husband, a Marshal: Conquering the Stars with My Culinary Arts-Chapter 689 - 232 Signal Communicator_2

On the evening of the fourth day, everyone sat around the campfire outside the cave after dinner, chatting half-heartedly about things they found interesting, but it was clear that everyone felt a bit bored.

At this moment, 2569 hurriedly rolled over.

"Madam, the signal communicator has picked up a signal!" 2569 lifted a small metal plate from its front abdomen, allowing Du Xixi to easily see the fingernail-sized signal communicator installed underneath.

The signal communicator was also prepared by the predecessor who helped construct the temporary channel. He prepared well for Du Xixi and the others, so that if the temporary channel could not be re-opened after ten days, at least they could use this signal communicator to contact Chen Yin and the others from the Blue Star Empire, rather than foolishly waiting in this world.

Du Xixi held her breath, surprised that the signal communicator, which had been silent for days, could actually be used today. She quickly activated the full-charge Light Computer she had not used since arriving in this world, and connected to the communicator’s signal.

Although the Light Computer is a smart device uniformly distributed across the Star Network to each Empire, it still requires charging, typically using solar or electric energy. The mainstream is electric energy charging across the All-Star, so the Light Computers used by Du Xixi and Ke Lian are of the electric energy-charging variant.

Ke Lian and the others’ Light Computers had long since run out of power after numerous attempts. Without a charging device, a powerless Light Computer is like scrap metal. Hence, the only ones able to connect to the Blue Star Empire via the signal communicator were Du Xixi and 2569.

In a full-charge state, Du Xixi’s Light Computer could operate continuously for at least three months, while 2569 uses Energy Stones to replenish its energy and power, having a significant stockpile of Energy Stones that could last several months, even over a year.

Du Xixi’s Light Computer projected on a screen in mid-air, allowing everyone to see the images on the semi-transparent display. Everyone’s heart was in their throat. If Du Xixi’s Light Computer could connect to the Blue Star Empire via the signal communicator, then they... could contact their families!

This was a long-held wish, and now, there was a chance it could come true!

Du Xixi’s heart also tightened involuntarily, her fingers slightly trembling as she tapped into her list of friends. Each name there could shake the Blue Star Empire, but she hesitated.

What if... they couldn’t connect?

"Give it a try, even if it doesn’t work, nothing is lost." Ke Lian noticed Du Xixi’s tension and worry, gently holding Du Xixi’s hand and softly reassuring her near her ear. Since everyone was already sitting together, even though Ke Lian spoke softly, the others clearly heard and kindly started comforting Du Xixi.

"It’s okay! If we can’t connect, we can just talk when we get back!"

"Exactly, we’ll be home soon. Chatting now or later is just a matter of time! It’s okay!"

"Madam, don’t worry too much. We were already content with those family letters. Whether we connect with the Empire now isn’t a big deal."

"..."

Everyone tried hard to make Du Xixi relax. They didn’t want her to feel pressured, but even though Du Xixi smiled and responded, inwardly, she felt even more tense because of everyone’s reassurance.

They treated her so well that she truly didn’t want to disappoint them. She only hoped that heaven would bless them, that the signal communicator would be effective, and that everyone wouldn’t be let down...

Du Xixi’s delicate fingertip was about to tap on the first name, "Chen Yin." Despite everyone saying they didn’t mind, they all watched intently. If they could connect... if they couldn’t connect...

Her fingertip touched Chen Yin’s name, the name dimmed for a moment, then suddenly lit up. After a burst of white light, the video call between Du Xixi and Chen Yin had already begun dialing.

"It worked!" Du Xixi sprang to her feet, and everyone couldn’t help but cheer out loud. All pretense of composure, all supposed indifference was merely for comforting themselves and Du Xixi. Now that they were connected, an immense joy enveloped them all.

While Du Xixi and the others were cheering here, waiting for Chen Yin to accept the call, on the other world’s side, the unexpected video call left Chen Yin in a flurry of activity.