Chapter 1366: Chapter 1275: Interstellar Life 46

Sun Jie wanted Pei Shuangshuang to join him on the battlefield as a military doctor. As a special-level Gene Repair Master, Pei Shuangshuang has an immeasurable role on the battlefield.

Pei Shuangshuang naturally didn’t oppose Sun Jie’s arrangement; she herself quite liked the idea of going to the battlefield, especially enjoying that kind of fiery atmosphere.

After reviewing the materials, Pei Shuangshuang said to Lan Ling with a slight smile, "My mentor just sent me a notification. I’m going to the battlefield as a military doctor."

"That’s truly congratulatory news, you’ve finally achieved your wish."

Lan Ling had a genuine smile on her face. She knew Pei Shuangshuang had long wanted to become a military doctor, but had always been delayed in pursuing the special-level Gene Repair Master certification.

"You’re bound to have a lot of trivial matters to prepare for going to the battlefield, so I won’t disturb you. But do let me know before you leave; I insist on hosting a farewell dinner."

Knowing Pei Shuangshuang would be busy afterwards, Lan Ling got up and took her leave.

"Don’t worry, I’ll definitely meet with you before I leave; after all, you’re one of my only two friends all these years."

Pei Shuangshuang smiled and stood up to see Lan Ling off. Though she seemed gentle and approachable, she was actually quite distant, and people couldn’t get close to her for long without growing impatient.

It was only Lan Ling and Cheng Yunxi who persisted in getting close, and thus became her friends. Pei Shuangshuang didn’t say it, but she valued these two friends deeply in her heart.

After bidding farewell to Lan Ling, Pei Shuangshuang’s other friend, Cheng Yunxi, arrived. Cheng Yunxi’s personality hadn’t changed over the years. Even before she arrived, her voice could be heard.

"Sister Shuangshuang, I heard you’re going to join the army as a military doctor. Just in time, I’m also enlisting; we can go together this time."

With her voice, Cheng Yunxi, dressed in a neat sky blue suit with a high ponytail and a bright smile, stepped into Pei Shuangshuang’s office.

"You’re enlisting? Did you get past your dad on that? I heard he caused quite a scene at your school over your desire to join the army."

Cheng Yunxi’s parents have a bad relationship and divorced. In the interstellar era, life is too long; loving one person for hundreds, even thousands of years is too hard.

In such a lengthy lifespan, some people’s love turns into deep, unwavering familial bonds, allowing them to stay together for life; but many grow to despise each other and eventually divorce.

Cheng Yunxi’s parents belonged to the latter. After being married for a thousand years, their once intense love turned to mutual resentment, unwilling to face an irritating person for the next few millennia, they parted ways and divorced.

At the time of the divorce, Cheng Yunxi was still young and lived with her mother. Her father did business on a distant commercial star, never visiting her for a full twenty years.

Twenty years, though seemingly long, is but a short time for those in the interstellar era; no one thought such a separation unusual.

Cheng Yunxi didn’t think her father’s absence for twenty years meant he didn’t love her. After all, she never lacked food, toys, or allowance, only that he wasn’t familiar with her life.

Recently, for unknown reasons, Cheng Yunxi’s father felt it was time to meet his daughter whom he hadn’t seen for two decades and show his paternal care.

Upon meeting her, he was shocked to find his beloved daughter enrolled in military school, intending to become a soldier. The Federation isn’t without conflicts; peace isn’t a given.

Not to mention the ever-aggressive Canglan Empire; several hostile Insect Race Star Systems around eagerly try to invade human planets, every place needing soldiers.

The reality of soldiers facing death in battle was unacceptable to Cheng Yunxi’s father.

He first had a furious argument with Cheng Yunxi’s mother, then caused a scene at Cheng Yunxi’s school, trying to dissuade her from joining the military.

Unfortunately, Cheng Yunxi, determined and stubborn, refused to relent. Father and daughter had frequent arguments over the years concerning her military aspirations.

Upon hearing Pei Shuangshuang mention her father, Cheng Yunxi’s face, initially bright with a smile, turned dejected, sighing helplessly, "You know my dad’s temperament, there’s no way he’ll relent."

"So you plan to act first and report later, joining the military and sorting it out after?" Pei Shuangshuang frowned, not thinking it was a good idea.

Cheng Yunxi shrugged, "What else can I do? Give up on my lifelong dream? That’s impossible. I’ve wanted to be a soldier since I was a child, to protect my home and country.

This dream hasn’t changed since I was young, and I don’t wish to change it. I’ve considered having a good talk with my dad, but he’s so dictatorial, he won’t listen to me.

He thinks I’m his daughter, so my future should be arranged and controlled by him. I should follow him into business, either starting a company or taking over his, regardless of my wishes."

Talking about her father, Cheng Yunxi was filled with resentment. Talking didn’t work, reasoning was futile; he was a pure authoritarian, leaving her no choice but to comply outwardly while defying inwardly.

These are family matters even a wise ruler can’t resolve. Pei Shuangshuang didn’t know what advice to offer Cheng Yunxi, mulling it over for a long time before finally speaking.

"Maybe once you’ve achieved success and rank, your dad might change his mind."

Cheng Yunxi sighed, smiling bitterly, "Thanks for your kind words, let’s hope so."

Taking a deep breath, Cheng Yunxi’s face lit up with a bright smile again, "Enough about unpleasant matters. I’ve enlisted this time, joining the logistics to gain experience on the battlefield.

The next time, I’ll face the battle directly. My mecha combat scores have been great recently; even the teachers praise my quick progress."

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The Canglan Empire’s attack on the Federation’s border this time was massive. After receiving orders, Sun Jie departed for the border star the next day, with Pei Shuangshuang and Cheng Yunxi accompanying him.

Pei Shuangshuang wasn’t going alone this time but was leading an entire Gene Repairer team. As the only special-level Gene Repair Master, Pei Shuangshuang was the chief military doctor for this operation.

This time, Pei Shuangshuang carried a heavy responsibility; not only was she in charge of healing and saving lives, but also managing and deploying all the Gene Repairers.

Military cosmic carriers and cosmic ships are completely different from civilian ones, starting with their colors. Civilian ones are brightly colored and flashy, while military ones are a dim black, hidden and traceless in the lightless universe.

This time, the Federation deployed seven cosmic carriers, five hundred cosmic ships, numerous Mecha Warriors, Spiritual Power Warriors, and various advanced weapons.

The inside of a cosmic ship prioritized simplicity, without any flashy aspects: dining hall, training ground, command platform, medical room, rest quarters, weapon storage, medical supply storage, and logistics storage.