"Are you ready?"
"Always ready."
On the last rung of the lunar lander's ladder, Deng Lei and Reyna stood side by side, then solemnly stepped out with their left (right) foot, leaving the first footprint on the Moon's surface together.
The two, supporting each other, managed to stand upright with each other's help. Deng Lei felt a bit lightheaded and only after firmly sensing the solid ground did he speak:
"The Moon's resources belong to all humanity and will be used for the benefit of the people of the world."
After speaking, he gently pushed Reyna.
The latter paused for a moment, then a trembling voice appeared on the radio:
"(In Abe's language) We have lifted your veil, and now your eyes can see the smallest detail of autumn."
A common phrase from the Koran, recited countless times by believers around the world, but now it seemed as if heard for the first time from Mohammed himself, extraordinarily meaningful.
