A superluminal aircraft shuttled through the slowly moving star river. Its shape was akin to a triangle, primarily in deep black and light green, skillfully navigating the enormous space station's outer edge, entering the vast internal corridors and circular structures, continually passing through one corner after another until it finally entered an open hangar to enter the interior of the space station.

Its speed decreased through a recoil engine, and then it slowly descended, being stably attached by the magnetic device at the bottom.

Shortly after, several passengers jumped off the aircraft, removed their helmets and tight protective suits, and walked into a nearby passage. Among them were both men and women, appearing young and capable, with some wearing silver-rimmed glasses, exuding a scholarly vibe.

Quickly moving through the space station's elevators, the group finally entered a large research laboratory, where many busy white-coated research personnel were gathered, most of whom were above Sequence 5, identifying them as elites within the Federation.

"Director, we're back." Entering an office on the third level within the laboratory, the group reported to the sitting laboratory director.

"Good, thank you for your hard work, please be seated." Letting the few sit down, this director, whose hair was slightly greying, stood up and first had the Autonomous Unit on the side serve tea to them before inquiring about this journey.

"Regarding the results, I have already received the report you sent." The director was quite pleased, with a slightly repressed joy in his tone.

"It's quite rare, we actually managed to secure full funding this time." Although this research institution is powerful, maintaining so many people and such advanced equipment and instruments is no small expense.

Upon hearing the director's compliment, the group smiled back, talking about their experience in the Emerald Moon Star Domain.

"Actually, initially, it didn't go smoothly. The finances of the Central Star Domain are far less now than before, and many projects have been cut."

"Not just us, but all departments and institutions are applying for funding, including the military for the recovery of the Fifth and Sixth Fleets, organizations devoted to improving living conditions, educational institutions, cultural promotion, medical public welfare organizations, and various other research institutes." Talking about the struggle to secure research funding, the group reflected on the intense process.

"At the time, squeezed among a large crowd of reports and people, we almost lost hope."

"Just when we were disheartened, thinking we might fail this time, someone notified us to go to another side hall."

"There, we met Lady Evelyn." Speaking of the songstress with both elf and human heritage, they couldn't help but admire her astonishing beauty and demeanor.

"Lady Evelyn patiently and gently listened to our reports and ideas, then after simply asking a few questions, had us hand over the materials to her maid, telling us to wait patiently for a few days."

"A few days later, we indeed received the message that our application was approved, and the funding was easily granted, which greatly surprised many peers still anxiously awaiting news."

"Out of gratitude and protection for Lady Evelyn, we didn't mention the reason, simply answering with good luck." The group recounted the process at the time.

"Very well, such matters tend to invite envy, so not stating the reason was indeed a very wise decision." The director was quite pleased.

"You all accomplished this task rarely, take a few days to rest."

"With ample funding, this time we must realize the 'Allen Space Twist Conjecture'. Subsequently, there will be much work to be done, and you need to join in as soon as possible."

"Yes, Director!" The group responded excitedly.

The 'Allen Space Twist Conjecture' was proposed over 200 years ago by the space-time scholar Allens, proposing that under the supreme rule of 'constant speed of light', all other rules must yield, even time and space. Hence, if one can twist the trajectory of light, might they also be able to twist space-time along with it.

Participating in such an epoch-making project is an honor for every researcher, and being young, they yearn even more for achievement and recognition in their careers.

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Since the establishment of the 'Jade Dragon', the reputation of the Southern Star Region began to stand out in the Federation, and in various news reports, the recent Dragon Vein plan was inevitably mentioned.

Initially, residents of various Star Domains were skeptical. Many said it was an overly exaggerated project, but as tourism activities proceeded, numerous travelers personally experienced the myriad benefits brought by the Dragon Vein environment in the Ziqiu Star Domain, gradually breaking the slandering and doubtful public opinion environment. More and more people began to believe this is quite a significant technological revolution, with an impact on par with the once second Industrial Revolution.

As such news spread, it led to the rapid rise in stock prices of enterprises participating in the 'Jade Dragon' organization, and various investments in the Southern Star Region gradually increased, with many Central Star Domain conglomerates also beginning to shift their asset focus.

In July, 'Flame Sugar' Prin Coco once again returned to the Four-leaf Crystal Star Domain, and met publicly with Hexia once again. The two songstresses jointly held a small performance, declaring their friendship.

Shortly thereafter, multiple Central Conglomerates began investing in the 'Jade Dragon' organization, to accelerate the entire Southern Star Region's Dragon Vein plan, while various enterprises and companies under these conglomerates also focused on providing various supports for the 'Jade Dragon', including resource exchanges, talent development assistance, granting usage rights to technical patents, and more.