Who Can Stop Them?

The last part of a journey was always the most difficult.

After more than ten hours of flying, the direct flight from Beijing to America finally landed on the Los Angeles International Airport runway.

The airport had been preparing for this arrival since last night.

China and United States flags were displayed along the airport VIP runway.

Local state legislators, representatives of citizen groups, and White House and NASA officials from Washington stood around the airstair. With media cameras pointed at them, they welcomed their astronaut's return.

"Welcome home, my hero." The vice president shook Johnson's hand and said, "You must have gone through a lot."

"Thanks," Johnson said to the vice president. He spoke in an exhausted voice, "Where is my wife?"

"She is here, your kids are here as well."

The vice president moved to the side.

A beautiful blond-haired child ran into Johnson's arms.

"Daddy!"