Emma opened her cellphone and tried to research on the internet about what Haoran was saying just now. Moon bounce? What is that?The girl furrowed her brows as she read carefully what she found online.
"Maybe this will work ..." Emma murmured softly. "Usually moon bounce is only done as a hobby by people who like sending radio waves to the moon and the moon surface will reflect the waves back, but it"s actually a one-way communication. It"s like people playing squash with the wall. But, if we consistently sent radio messages to these specific coordinates on the moon, maybe whoever was in there will begin to pay attention and reply to us. And this way, we will not attract other people"s attention because many people do moon bounce activities for fun... "
Haoran looked at Emma with an enthusiastic expression. "You"re right! But just in case, we should send radio messages to two other different coordinates on the moon at the same time. We can find random locations on the moon and use their selenographic coordinates as decoys. Others will think we are just doing an experiment."
"That"s a good idea." Emma read more details online about moon bounce and narrowed her eyes. She quickly made rough calculations and plans in her head. "We can only do the work at particular times when the angle and position are ideal for us to bounce radio waves to those specific coordinates consistently. Maybe we"ll have to stay up really late.. or we can only do it on weekends."
"That"s right. It would be fun, I"m sure. We can have a slumber party at my home and do it..." Haoran looked very excited at the possibility. "I can build the antenna and get all the equipment needed for the project."
"But, what"s most important is we have to check the actual location of these coordinates that my father left me," Emma added. "Otherwise, we wouldn"t be able to find the correct timing."
Over time, only 59% of the moon"s surface was visible to humans on earth, the rest was hidden and referred to by people as "the dark side of the moon" since it was facing away from the earth.
Since the moon and the earth both rotated in their axis, their position will change all the time. And since the moon also orbited the earth, they must time it properly if they wanted to send a radio message to a specific location on the moon"s surface. It might be located on the moon"s surface facing away from the earth by the time they wanted to bounce their message if they didn"t count accurately. This was what Emma meant.
"Let"s do it once we"re back to Singapore. I will find ways to get the coordinates checked and make plans." Haoran replied.
"While we try this way, I will also study computer science and try to understand ways to hack into satellites like Goose, in case Plan A doesn"t work," Emma said again. She took more notes on her phone. "We also have to slowly gain access to s.p.a.ceLab."
Haoran nodded. "You"re right. Wow ... you have plans A, B and C, apparently."
"I know," Emma said. "I wouldn"t be able to do it without your help, though."
"We definitely will need an adequate radio set and antenna. I can work on that. For computer science, there are plenty of courses or programs where you can enroll in. But for hacking ... why didn"t you ask Goose to teach you? I can pay for her to be your mentor." Seeing Emma about to object, Haoran hurriedly added. "Let"s just say I"m investing in you because you"re a genius. Later, when you"re good at it, you can help me do a lot of things. So this isn"t a free aid. It"s an investment on my side. Remember, I want to be a businessman like my father."
It was only after she heard Haoran"s words that Emma nodded and smiled faintly. "In that case, I can accept it."
"Good. I can slowly get access to s.p.a.ceLab with my father"s position, but we need time. I don"t want to make my father suspicious if I don"t play it smoothly. I"ll slowly show him that I"m very interested in the s.p.a.ce program, and start doing the Moon bounce project. Later, after I graduate from high school, I can start following my father and be his intern to gain his trust... so that slowly I could pave my way there."
"Ah ... that"s right," Emma nodded. "But first, we have to put you in Cla.s.s 3A, then you have to maintain your good grades to enter a top university."
"My father will like you," Haoran said suddenly with a big smile. "He would think you made me change. Now I would look like I have a purpose in life."
Emma nodded. "Don"t worry. I won"t tell your father that your life"s goal is actually to get rid of him. I will be your cover. We"ll let him think you changed for me ..."
"Thank you," Haoran said quietly. His lips curved up in a thin smile. He liked how Emma understood him so well now.
The two stared at each other for a few moments with knowing smiles. Haoran had decided to take revenge and destroy his father by turning himself around so he could inherit his father"s wealth and business. Then, when everything was in his hands, he would get rid of his father and the wife he deeply hated.
In order to do that, he would study hard and get his life together. He would be patient and wait until he got the power he wanted. He had even made plans for the next six years. His goal was to get everything by the time he was 25.
Meanwhile, Emma had her own goal to find her parents. She knew that she had to be careful in her search. She couldn"t let their existences known by people on earth. She also must be patient and do things properly, and it would take some time before she could find them. She had waited for thirteen years. She can certainly wait for a few more.
Emma was grateful that she met Haoran at the right time and place. They had different goals, but their objectives, just like their paths, crossed. Since Haoran was very kind to her, Emma decided to trust him and let him be on her team to find her parents.
"I"m glad we got an agreement," Emma said. "Thank you for all your help."
"The pleasure is mine, Stardust," Haoran said. "Actually, ever since I met you, my life has become more exciting! So, Thank YOU!"
Emma nodded. After writing down more notes on her cellphone, the girl then excused herself. "I want to sleep now. See you tomorrow morning."
Haoran looked at his watch and sighed in surprise. "It"s already 2 am. Why don"t you just sleep here?"
"Gosh, Haoran ... how far do you think my room is from here? I"ll just take the elevator down," Emma scowled, hitting his shoulder. Haoran just laughed and stood up to open the door for Emma.
"I"m just kidding," said the young man. Emma furrowed her brows and walked out to the elevator.
"See you tomorrow," Emma said, waving.
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"Good night, Stardust."