Fang Xu pondered for a moment, reached out and opened the public communication channel on the console.

"Attention of all Exploration Teams."

"Based on our comprehensive considerations, the hematite you discovered is highly likely to come from Guangwei I."

"However, this is just a reason based on the current information."

"I need you to do a deep drilling sampling work right away."

"And send the drilling sampling results to [Earth]."

"Repeat and perform deep drilling sampling immediately, and the task is the highest priority!"

After saying that, Fang Xu cut off the communication and turned his head to look at Feng Yuanliang beside him.

"Now, just wait patiently for the drilling results of these exploration teams."

Feng Yuanliang nodded gently and murmured in a low voice: "I hope this is the result."

If the actual drilling results do not match the speculation, then the fun will be great!

...

Dawn star.

The atmosphere was extremely solemn when the planet landed in the car.

"Ding Dong."

A crisp reminder sounded in the cabin, and a line of faint words slowly appeared in front of everyone.

[Current external wind speed: 20km/h]

A hint of disappointment flashed in Hong Fan's eyes.

Not the information he wanted to see.

Although wind speed information is also critical, at present, the mystery of hematite is the focus of all team members.

"Captain Hong, do you think this planet will be..."

Bruno's voice came from behind Hong Fan.

Before Hong Fan could answer, a noisy electric current sounded in the communication channel.

Because the distance is close and the signal is not disturbed much, the communication between the fleet and the surface still uses the simplest electromagnetic wave communication.

In less than a second, the current sound quickly attenuated, and Fang Xu's voice came from the communication channel.

“…from Guangweiyi.”

“…”

The communication ends.

The planet landing car was extremely quiet, and Hong Fan could even hear the sound of his heart beating.

“…Bao.”

I don’t know who it was, but I let out a slight "sigh".

Just like a signal, this "sigh" instantly ignited the atmosphere inside the planet's landing car.

"I've been having a long time, it's a false alarm, right?"

"If you don't talk about Xingde, come and steal, come and lie to me, an old comrade who is over 100 years old!"

“…”

Listening to the complaints around him, Hong Fan couldn't help but smile and shook his head.

He didn't expect that the answer was the Guangwei Yi above his head.

Although he wanted to complain, as the captain, he could only suppress the impulse in his heart.

Even, he needs to pour a basin of cold water on his teammates who are relaxing his guard.

"Cough!" He coughed gently, suppressing the complaints in the cabin, "Everything is quieter."

"Didn't you hear what Academician Fang said just now?"

"As of now, these are just speculations, and there is no conclusive evidence to prove this speculation."

Under a basin of cold water in Hongfan, the "warm" atmosphere in the planet landing car gradually cooled down.

"Do we need to drill and sample now?" Xia Wanyi's voice came from the side.

Hong Fan's face became a little solemn in an instant.

"Of course." He nodded, "This is the highest priority mission."

“It’s just…a question of candidates.”

"Deep drilling sampling requires at least two people to complete."

The atmosphere inside the planet landing car was once again stagnant.

People cherish their lives.

"I'm responsible for the drilling rod part." As the captain, Hong Fan naturally spoke first, "but I need someone to help me start the drilling machine."

"I'll go." Andrew grinned, "Captain Hong, I'm very familiar with this thing."

Hong Fan: “…”

Bad memories are coming up again!

When Mars is looking for life, Andrew is responsible for controlling the drilling machine!

And he is naturally responsible for the part of the drilling rod.

Although it is a little dirty and tired, the drilling rod is the top priority of the entire drilling work.

Before the People's League was established, Hong Fan did not dare to let Andrew and the others touch such an important component.

Of course, after the establishment of the People's Federation and the construction of Mars City was completed, this is still the same combination.

There is no other reason, only you can do it.

"OK."

Hong Fan didn't say much, said hello and stood up and walked towards the cabin behind the planet landing car.

...

More than ten minutes later.

The hatch of the planetary landing car is opened again.

Fully armed Hong Fan and Andrew walked out with simple drilling equipment.

The feeling of stepping on the fine yellow sand with both feet raised Hong Fan's vigilance to the highest point.

He glanced at the planet landing car behind him.

On the roof, the two small laser cannons flashed with a slight dark blue light.

Inside the car window, Xia Wanyi made a gesture of ok at him.

Hong Fan breathed a sigh of relief, and his tight muscles also relaxed a lot.

He picked a random area, squatted down, and assembled the drill rod bit by bit.

Unlike the drilling equipment used on Mars, the current deep drilling equipment has completed several "evolutions".

While the size is lighter, the drilling efficiency is greatly improved.

"Team Hong, what is the depth of the first drilling?"

Andrew asked in the in-team communication channel.

Hong Fan pondered for a moment: "The command center did not say the specific requirements."

"Try to see the depth of one meter first. If there is any problem, let's lengthen the drilling rod."

Andrew nodded, lowered his head and started operating on the drilling machine beside him.

...

A few minutes later.

The drilling equipment has been assembled.

At Hong Fan's instructions, Andrew carefully pressed the drilling button.

The drilling rod rotates rapidly and quickly sinks into the ground at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Looking at the data in front of him, a trace of surprise flashed across Andrew's face.

"Team Hong."

“The drilling rod is subject to very little resistance.”

Looking at the drilling rod that had already fallen into the surface of 50 centimeters, Hong Fan asked with a serious expression: "Preliminary judgment on why the substance is?"
To be continued...