Twenty-Third Century
In the eyes of others, traveling back to the past is an extremely improbable thing; in other words, it's utterly absurd.
Sunny understands this very well. She knows the dangers of this journey and is willing to take the risk. She realizes that if she makes even the slightest misstep, it could all come to an abrupt end, including her life. However, this does not deter her determination; instead, it fills her with excitement and restlessness.
From childhood, Sunny has always believed that life is a gamble at the card table, with both wins and losses. Due to her nature, she often acts impulsively, without considering the consequences of success or failure, diving headfirst into treacherous games. But when it comes to handling this particular dilemma, she surpasses her usual nonchalance, investing great effort into calculating its chances of success.
In fact, Sunny has spent five precious years in the research lab. This is not something just anyone can do; it requires extraordinary perseverance and stamina, constantly calculating, reorganizing, simulating, and improving. Every tiny detail must undergo rigorous analysis and repeated scrutiny, as she simulates various possible dangers and navigates through numerous unexpected scenarios.
In summary, as long as she is willing, she can be incredibly patient.
Those who know Sunny understand her unparalleled passion and thirst for scientific research, for whenever the subject of science is mentioned, a peculiar light sparks in her eyes—a glow only those who are intensely passionate about something can possess.
It's no wonder, really. Besides inheriting her parents' legacy as renowned scientists, she grew up in the lab, her daily life filled with all things scientific. Joining the ranks of scientific research became her sole interest and passion.
Of course, many people from the research agency have recognized Sunny's exceptional talent and offered her lucrative positions to lead research and development projects. Yet, she remains utterly unmoved, even dismissive, not even bothering to consider them.
This has left many puzzled as to why she would abandon such an easy opportunity for rapid success, one that could bring both fame and fortune.
The reason is simple: her purpose in science is not to compete for money or power, nor is it to seek fame or wealth. She simply wants to be her own master, unbound and free to pursue what she loves. This could be considered her stubbornness!
In the eyes of some friends, the beautiful and playful Sunny possesses extraordinary intellect, often perceived as straddling the line between genius and madness.
Honestly, this is not an exaggeration. Who else could, at the tender age of five, understand how to use precise scientific components to create a handheld bomb capable of devastating a country in an instant? Naturally, her intelligence is more than sufficient to warrant such a title!
However, ever since Sunny proposed her theory on a time machine, her abilities have faced varying degrees of criticism from the scientific community.
While many are intrigued by her theory and offer support and encouragement, they also worry she might be pushing too far, expressing concern for her well-being. Conversely, numerous others mock her for being unrealistic, arguing that even with the advanced space technology of the twenty-third century, there remains a significant gap between theory and practice. If the theory of a time machine could easily become reality, wouldn't that throw centuries, even millions of years of human history into chaos?
Despite this, the opinions of the masses cannot sway her firm resolve. After all, this has been her dream for so long, so regardless of the outcome, the results are what matter most.
Seated inside the oval time machine, Sunny appears as delicate and fragile as a porcelain doll, rather than a young scientist with a brilliant mind. She understands that no matter the outcome of this experimental journey, it represents the fulfillment of her dream.
Gazing at the complex spatial map on the dashboard, with its intricate web of transportation routes, she experiences a sense of reality that few can comprehend. Especially since completing the time machine, this intimate moment is something she has long anticipated.
Traveling through time, back to the river of history. With this thought, Sunny can't help but break into a radiant smile, almost giddy with joy.
If the time machine truly succeeds, she muses, it will forever remain a secret in her heart. She does not plan to let anyone know and certainly won't make it public. Of course, not making it public will invite ridicule from many, who will see her as daydreaming. But Sunny shrugs it off; she doesn't care what they say. After all, if the time machine is misused, it could become the perfect weapon for ambitious individuals to disrupt history. She does not want to be remembered as a villain throughout the ages.
Resisting the romantic allure of the galactic scenery, Sunny focuses on the targets on the dashboard: speed, distance, orbit, and, most importantly, the time settings.
Her slender fingers, as delicate as green onions, deftly move across the keyboard, with the silver light emitted from the computer screen reflecting off the controller on her wrist, casting an angelic glow around her exquisite face.
As time ticks away, Sunny furrows her brows in concentration, gently biting her lips as red as cherries. She knows she must be cautious; if she carelessly overlooks even a tiny detail or makes any slight miscalculation, the consequences could be dire.
The various magnetic fields in the universe would mercilessly draw her in; in just a second, she could vanish without a trace, as if she had never existed in this world.
Yet she does not fear this. Life, in all its vastness, is inherently like this: if you don't succeed, you perish! How simple is that!
Sunny fixates on the world map displayed on the screen, where among the flashing red points, one indicates her intended destination. At this moment, the excitement and tension she feels cannot be adequately described.
Taking a deep breath, Sunny decisively presses the first green start button on the right side of the dashboard.
As the first crisp, melodious chime rings out, the time machine slowly begins to rotate under the pull of powerful forces and magnetic fields. The computer calmly reports her current speed, position, orbit, and the most crucial element of this time-travel journey: time.
Sunny tenses her nerves, almost able to hear her heart pounding in her chest, echoing in her ears like rolling waves. Nevertheless, her hands remain steady as she operates the computer keys.
The second button! Sunny's heart races as she prepares to press the circular red button on the controller connected to the computer, which will determine her fate—life or death.
Adjusting the control panel in front of her, Sunny can't help but take a deep breath, as if she has made a monumental decision. Her slender fingers press the button on the controller, and in an instant, the time machine begins to transport as she had anticipated.
At this moment, Sunny deeply realizes that there is no room for regret.
In that split second, her entire world spins around her; her clear vision shifts from light to darkness, then to blurriness, and finally fades to unconsciousness.
Sunny—a sunny girl from the twenty-third century, soaring through time towards her unknown destiny...
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