Time once again accelerated forward...
Many stories happened, many stories ended...
Now it was the year 3553, another chilly Minor New Year.
During the numerous cycles of hibernation and awakening, Zhang Yuan had gradually forgotten the concept of time. The 31st century and the 36th century, or even the 40th century, didn't seem all that different to him.
Or perhaps, it was the same for all astronauts.
Under Earth Era conditions, only the minimum standard of living could be maintained, and it didn't support large-scale experimental research. Except for some progress in biology and information technology, the vast majority of technology remained at the stage of the year 2264, the time of departure.
Staring at the empty ceiling, illuminated by milky-white light, Zhang Yuan muttered to himself, thinking this must be the fourth time... waking up from hibernation, right?
In 1300 years, the spaceship had traveled nearly 9.1 light-years.