Chemistry

- Houston, we lost Ranger Lim Wu. Repeat, we lost our squad member.

Spinner.

The whole world was spinning.

To be precise, Earth and all the rest of it appeared and disappeared out of S.H.I.E.L.D. view once a second.

[Oxygen content: low]

The head-up display showed an above atmospheric pressure warning sign. The safety hook appears to have been damaged as it bounced off the hull.

Peek-a-boo!

[Oxygen content: very low]

If you don't plug the hole near your waist in 30 seconds, you'll be exposed to zero atmospheric pressure.

I try to move my arm desperately in a weightless space where nothing is caught.

The right hand reaches for the waist miraculously.

I urgently removed the tube connected to the inner, perforated module. The cooling water flowed frozen straight through the technological sheath and became a temporary barrier.

The alarm that was confusing my ears and my mind suddenly disappeared.

I can't thank the instructor for training me so badly during my extradition training.

[Off-orbit Warning: 387 billion, 389 billion, 391…….]

When I was able to breathe, I felt clear about the situation.

390 Degrees Above Earth.

He was getting away from everything that was alive.

Where did he go wrong?

It may have been a problem from the first attempt at this dangerous mission.

That day.

I wish I'd just given up.

There could be a darker place in the middle of the universe.

Jungwoo is slowly pushed out into a creepy expanse.

* * *

"Research Journal # 1-Way to the Sky"

Seeing and hearing from experts was consistently pessimistic.

There can only be a handful of chosen few. The preparation process is complicated, and best of all, you have to be lucky.

Even if I was chosen for the Astronaut program in some way, I could not be optimistic.

Rough day, no support, just a change in internal affairs. Only the rate of dropping the midway is 70%.

…… Shit. Shall we quit? "

KG Chemistry Personal Research Association.

“The only way a civilian can get into space is to buy Space X and Boeing's manned rocket tickets. ”

In his statement, Dr. Hong Dae-Seok, Executive Director of Aerospace Research Institute, asked.

“What's the price?"

“It's worth 30 million dollars. If you add a spacewalk option, you get a little bit more out. ”

Approximately 33 billion. It was a shitty price, but it didn't matter about the money.

“Can you arrange for me to live? ”

“It's a mainline. The queue is so long, I don't know when I'll get a chance. Space X's recent space trip included only acquaintances of the owner, Musk. We need both money and connections. ”

Dr. Hong Dae-Seok added that it would be impossible to buy the order with laughter because he was waiting for the rich people, including famous stars in Hollywood.

“What if you asked your country's Aerospace Agency for a spot in exchange for a transfer of technology? ”

“It will vary depending on the technology, but it will not be easy either. The goal is to succeed in mannequin exploration with their own technology, even in Japan next door. ”

After asking for more than 30 minutes, we concluded that there is no way into space in a short period of time in any way.

“Thank you for visiting, Doctor. ”

“I really appreciate you disclosing your projectile fuel patent. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. ”

Jungwoo pressed the button on the Interphone placed on the table.

“Now that we're done, please escort Dr. Hong to the 2nd edition of the Middle East Study. ”

- Yes, sir.

“Take a look, Doctor. If you go down there, the head researcher of securities will be standing by. ”

Jung Woo shook his hand and turned his back to take a sigh.

Leaning back against the chair, Song Bo-young, who shared the same office, turned her eyes and asked.

“Are you sure you want to buy tickets? ”

“I have to try. ”

“He wants 30 million. Is it really worth going to space for just a few days? ”

“Personal or research related? ”

“I want to hear them both. ”

“Personally, it's a waste of money, and research is……. ”

Chemistry in space.

At the moment, I did not even imagine.

Environment and space completely different from Earth. Where gravity disappeared, the reacting compound seemed to show an unprecedented molecular world.

“…… he's also a waste of money. ”

We're going to eliminate the only downside of a new substance that's so powerful that the spell is so strong.

Jungwoo did not necessarily add to the explanation.

Song Bo-young secretly looked at Jungwoo and said as if she had decided.

“There's no way the Treasury team can support a senior deviation from space. Oh, I feel so good. Jungwoo, if you don't have enough money, tell me. This sister will lend it to you. ”

“I just need to sell some patents. More than that, who's your sister? You're slower than I am. ”

“You lend a lot of money. Don't you know the basic rules? ”

“Don't lend it to me, just give it to me and I'll take it with me. It's about 20 million. Won't that work, Bo-young? ”

“Funny.”

Song Bo-young who opened her eyes seriously asked me.

“Tell me the truth. Why do you want to go to space? Go to the resort if you want to rest. If you spend two years on sabbatical, no one will blame you. ”

Jungwoo was thinking about the heavenly kingdom that would survive in the hospital while taking the AG series.

“Given the potential for development in chemistry, it's not time for you to leave yet. ”

“Who?”

“Me. I've been all over the world, and I've been craving to go somewhere different. ”

It would be best if only Dr. Moon knew about the long conversation that day.

“You're sick. Travel sickness.”

“In that sense. Can you really play your sister? ”

“Ugh? You really want money? ”

Jungwoo turns his laptop slightly in front of him.

“I keep getting questions about AG. I need you to cover for me. ”

“I'm going into a new project soon. ”

“Take your time. This will automatically hang the mail. ”

Tiering.

Song Bo-young opened her mailbox and her eyes turned blue.

“It's 200 barrels. This? ”

Jung lifted his thumb.

“A chance.”

“Hey."

Jungwoo quickly put his phone in his ear.

“Hello? Yes, Senior. Dr. Hong wants to change the fuel cost? I'll be right there."

Jungwoo swoops out with his gown hanging from a chair.

“Please, Sister! ”

At his last words, Song Bo-young clenched two fists.

In a few days.

Space X has contacted us.

[Congratulations! Mr. Jungwoo has been selected as the 73rd astronaut. Health screenings and basic training will be conducted in 2026 three months before launch…….]

“Eight years later. ”

I read Jung's email and grabbed her head like it was ripping her head off.

“Phew.”

Song Bo-young in the neighbouring area, who saw the same email because it was an automatic delivery, laughed with her mouth shut.

“D-don 't laugh at me. ”

“What's not 10 years old? ”

“I still have to send it to Boeing. ”

That afternoon.

[Your intention to purchase tickets will be positively reviewed as soon as 107 people have completed the previous review.]

“107 people……. ”

Boeing's logo on the 108 th receipt looked like a roller of the 108 th brain.

“There is still a technology deal to be negotiated. ”

Among the existing patents, Dr. Heaven worked on theories tailored to the aerospace industry and sprinkled them on space labs around the world, including the United States, Russia, India and Japan.

And the result.

[Rocket fuel stabilization is surprising enough to recycle propellants…….]

[Zinc oxide nanobars can be used to obtain high-powered laser light... ….]

[The plan is to collect cosmic debris and microcosmic dust with adhesive on the surface of the satellite is brilliant. However…….]

‘…… I have to decline the offer because it does not comply with my country's policies. ’

This is how all the e-mails responded.

“At least the newest private space company will take you to the top of the list. ”

at the end of the 2030 long-term plan.

Jung is limping on the chair.

We have to give up like this. As Dr. Hong said, it was impossible for an individual to go into space without being really selected.

Jiaying.

My phone rang while I was sitting in a void. Jungwoo, who saw the name 'Hong Dae Seok’, pressed the currency button and put it on his ear.

“Yes, Doctor. Are you done solidifying fuel? ”

- Oh, it's not about that now. because I got an urgent call.

“Contact?”

- I had the opportunity to speak with a Chinese CAS researcher, and when I explained the situation to Chief Lim Wu, he suddenly asked me to meet with him.

“The tall one? ”

- General of Chinese Department of Gross Equipment. Are you okay at the Shilla Hotel tomorrow?

“Just like that? ”

Unidentified department. China's space research-related institutions have not even attempted to trade technology because they are very closed.

“Got it.”

I have a feeling that opportunities will come.

Jungwoo organized the materials that had been sent to the bases of each country just in case.

The next day.

Jungwoo, who entered the lounge cafe in the Shilla Hotel, flinched as he saw the number of guards in black suits lined up on a table.

‘I think it's there. ’

I expected the commander to come, but it was a difficult atmosphere to get to.

“Senior Jungwoo! ”

Through them, I could see Dr. Hong Dae Seok's glasses.

“Oh, Doctor. ”

As you approach, the guards split sideways like a machine. Then the middle-aged man sitting across from Dr. Hong turned to Jungwoo.

“Welcome. This is Commander Gao. ”

If there was a temperature in the gaze, the amount of cold eyes that would be freezing would make the tears tingle momentarily.

“Nihaoma.”

After a simple greeting, Gaozang lightly bowed his head and accepted. An appropriate response that is neither rude nor modest.

I also felt like I would do something practical.

Jungwoo, who was seated, asked Dr. Hong in a low voice.

“Do you speak only Chinese? Then the interpreter... ”

“No, you can talk in English. ”

Jung said in a confident voice that he had recovered patent-related material from the briefcase.

I am confident that the latest technologies owned by me and my research team will greatly benefit China's aviation industry. If you only look at the ultra-high performance batteries used in space....

Mr. Limit Woo.

As soon as I got settled on a formal call, I hung up. A few lobbies have trained me to listen to things like this.

Yes, sir.

I heard you're the most famous scientist in the world. Is this correct?

Fame is a subjective indicator, so I can't be certain. But it's true that not many people in the world have access to as many chemicals as I do. I proved it with a bunch of projects that I worked on.

I watched Jung Woo for a while because of his self-inflicted appeal.

I also heard that you have broken the nose of Chinese chemical companies several times.

I think I exaggerated. We didn't fight. We did our own research. The choice was the buyer's. That's what Dursf's boss would think of us.

This answer reminds me of a subtle smile on my mouth.

I emphasized Chinese chemistry on purpose, and you're avoiding an answer that might offend Chinese pride. Was that on purpose?

Oh, that's …….

No, it's a great speech. Some of the things you were most worried about when you met Mr. Lim Woo are resolved.

Gaozang hadn't even bothered to look at the patents he had on him. Why the hell not?

Jungwoo asked directly.

"Why did you ask to see me?

I wanted to ask you a favor. China's technology has taken on enormous capitalization and has entered a stages of overwhelming growth. However, unlike its internal state, its position in the world market is still down there. I -- no, the country's paradise requires evidence that a reputable and skilled scientist has personally confirmed and acknowledged it.

"Evidence"? Are you referring to a research assessment report?

He shakes his head.

I would like to take you as the team leader leading the science project of the Starbase of Heaven Palace No. 1, the treasure of China. Will you accept?

As well as Jung in this question, I was surprised at Hong Dae Seok who was just listening next to him, and his eyes fixed.

A summer morning filled with heat.

At the Seongbuk-east house, I came down to the first floor, kicking my tongue in the thick breeze from an open window.

“That's better downstairs. ”

I saw Hong Ji-sook cooking while shaking his hand debt.

“Mom, we need to air conditioning. ”

“There's a lot of electricity. ”

“Phew. I wonder how much money my son makes now, crying like that. I knew it. I asked my car assistant to apply in advance.”

He opened the refrigerator and slapped Jungwoo on the shoulder for a while.

“Why don't you close up? ”

“I was looking for a water bottle. ”

I had a cold glass of water and sat at the table.

“Yuck. Smells like stew. ”

“Wake up the cold. ”

“Is he lecturing this morning? ”

“I don't know. ”

“Oh, that. My eldest son is doing so well, let's not just be pretty. When Chan was in high school, he took care of all the self-study on the weekends. ”

Jungwoo bites a freshly fried zucchini into his mouth and moves to wake up the supper. When I opened the visit, I saw my brother fall asleep like a bear.

“Hey, luncheon. Inna.”

“Ugh.”

I can feel the heavy flesh on my feet as I poke my side.

“Have you gained weight? ”

“Oh, come on. Why did you wake me up?”

“Don't you have class? ”

“Nothing!”

“Let's get up and eat together, though. ”

“Oh, why! ”

“I have to go on a business trip for a while. ”

The supper opened its eyes halfway.

“I can't even look at you for a second. ”

“If you don't wake up in three seconds, there's no backpacker funding. Do your job while I'm gone. ”

“Woohoo!”

The dinner that just happened. Jungwoo gave half the fried zucchini to my mouth.

“Come out.”

It's been a long time since I sat around the table.

My brother, who was whispering about Bob, asked Jungwoo.

“How many days is it this time? ”

“Three months. ”

“That's a long one. Where are we going? ”

“Er... Space Station? ”

In response, the dinner that had swallowed rice was choked.

“Are you kidding me? ”

“I'm serious. I have to go to space this time. ”

“You're lying. That's not just anybody's place. ”

“Anybody can go for 30 million dollars. You should try it sometime. ”

I laughed at him thinking he was just teasing me because he couldn't feel the value of a lot of money.

“I didn't want you to wake up. Tsk.”

“Aren't you ashamed to say that after eating two lunches in the morning? ”

“Bob is Bob. ”

Hong Ji-suk, who was listening to his two sons without saying a word, asked Jungwoo.

“You haven't been able to come? ”

“I can't come. What are you training for? I have to get on the rocket. ”

“Bro, what a concept. There's a guara. ”

Jungwoo patted me on the back with his eyes, saying, "Eat this quietly."

“Lee Seo-yeon? Do you know that every time you go on a long trip, you come to the restaurant? ”

“That's because I think I have a daughter, too. You'll speak well. I'll go with you to the airport on a double schedule. ”

“Have a safe trip. And, it can be, come full circle. ”

“I'll try, Mom. ”

I've been used to it for years, but only the side dishes and stew are so much more delicious these days.

Nice mom, though it's also cool.

Rebellious, but also a well-spoken brother.

Even on the other side of the world, I did not feel disconnected from such a loving family.

But the universe, just the thought of going up there, made it feel like a void preparing for a long goodbye.

Is this attempt to go to a completely different place where chemistry makes it impossible for a human being to live?

I don't know.

That's why I was nervous.

“Take good care of your mother, son. ”

“Don't worry.”

In the van of a nationalist heading to Incheon Airport, the atmosphere was very cold.

“I told you we were going out, and you said you'd answer in a year. After that year of confessing, I've been all over the world by myself. After all that, I thought I'd hook up with you a little bit, what, three months? ”

After Yoon Yi Seul shot me, Jung Woo stared at the sea in the west sea beyond Yeongjong religion.

“This is all about our future……. ”

“You don't need a future, and you don't want to fund business trips with me anymore. ”

“But I don't think we should leave together... ”

“Don't. ”

“Why is the car running so fast? I can't believe my leg screws are missing.... ”

“I'm serious! ”

Jungwoo faced Yoon Lee Seol. I hold your hand and do not refuse. I guess I just said it because I was sad.

“I'm a little scared and nervous, actually. It's all gone because of Mr. Lee Seol. ”

“I didn't mean to upset you. ”

“Anyway.”

“If you come back this time and say you're going on another business trip like this, I'm going to end it. ”

“Ooh, our relationship? ”

Yoon Lee Seol leaned his head against Jungwoo's shoulder.

“What. KG chemistry. You know she's a good driver, right? They're all dead, just... ”

My heart warmed up when I threatened to.

“Will you think of me in the sky? ”

“Hehe, I'm scared. When you say" up in the sky, "it's like you're going to die. ”

“So where are you going underwater? Louie Armstrong was there. My Korean sister went there too. Why can't Mr. Jungwoo go there safely? ”

Jung scratches his chin. I don't think Armstrong was there, but it doesn't matter.

“I will. I'll think about Mr. Lee a lot. ”

First step to the sky.

The van reached Incheon Airport.

"Research Journal # 2 - Neutralization with Chinese Rocket Men"

The first reaction I felt when I entered the lab of the Juvenile Eye Satellite Launch Center was cold.

It must be because the team leader who rolled in complaining that he doesn't speak Mandarin and Cantonese at all.

That's why I at least had to show that my body wasn't ignored by chemistry somewhere else.

Even though it's a little rough.

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