Li Wei had always considered himself a simple man. He spent his days working with machines—old engines, out-of-date servers, and a whole lot of broken tech. His life was calm, predictable, and utterly devoid of excitement. Until one fateful moment when everything changed.
When Li Wei opened his eyes, he didn’t see the cluttered workshop he knew so well. Instead, he was sitting in a high-backed chair, surrounded by panels of gleaming jade and glowing light. The air was thick with an ancient energy, and strange symbols pulsed softly across the walls. The faint glow of light panels illuminated the space, casting a serene but powerful aura around him.
“Li Wei,” a deep, commanding voice resonated through the room, its tones calm like the flowing rivers of his homeland. “The time has come. You have been chosen.”
Li Wei blinked. Was he dreaming? Was this some kind of elaborate prank? He wasn’t the kind of guy who got chosen for anything—he was just the guy who fixed things, nothing more. He rubbed his eyes and tried to focus.
"What... what do you mean?" he stammered. "Chosen for what?"
"You are the commander of the starship Xinglong," the voice responded. "You will lead it to victory against the coming enemies. The fate of humanity rests in your hands."
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"Wait, hold on a second," Li Wei said, standing up quickly. "I fix servers, not starships! I’m not a commander! I’m—"
Before he could finish, the walls of the chamber illuminated with holographic maps of distant star systems, each marked with enemy fleets. His mind reeled as the hologram displayed the Xinglong, an immense ship brimming with power. It looked like something out of a legend. A dragon-shaped vessel. "Xinglong"—the Dragon Starship.
"This is ridiculous," Li Wei muttered. "I don’t know how to fly a ship, let alone lead a fleet! I’m not built for this!"
As he stumbled to his feet, the calm voice spoke again. “You are more capable than you realize. The vessel recognizes your spirit.”
“But... I’m just a guy who fixes things!” Li Wei exclaimed. “I’ve never even flown anything bigger than a hoverbike!”
“You were chosen because you possess the wisdom of your ancestors, hidden within your mind,” the voice continued. “The Xinglong will guide you. It is not just a ship, it is a legacy.”
Li Wei took a deep breath, his heart pounding in his chest. There was no turning back now. He had no idea how to command a starship, let alone defend humanity from an intergalactic threat. But the weight of the situation settled on his shoulders, and he knew one thing for certain: he had no choice but to rise to the challenge.
“What do I do now?” he asked, his voice steadying despite the chaos in his mind.
“The first step is to learn,” the voice said. “The Xinglong awaits your command.”
As the ship’s lights began to shift and hum with energy, Li Wei took a tentative step forward, trying to steady his shaking hands. He may not have been ready, but he had no other option. The fate of the galaxy rested on his shoulders, and somehow, he had to find a way to make it work.