《My Items Have an Upgrade Panel》


 Chapter 1

    interface


    ¡°i¡¯m not angry; i¡¯m not angry!¡±


    tang rui looked at half-formed airplane model parts in the 3d printer and took a deep breath.


    he shouldn¡¯t get angry.


    was material blockage and breakage a problem with the 3d printer?


    no, it wasn¡¯t.


    he was the problem.


    it was because he did not have the means to buy a more advanced laser 3d printer.


    wasn¡¯t it normal for the material to be blocked and cut off when using these hot-melt printers?


    he wasn¡¯t angry.


    tang rui closed the program, cut off the power, and skillfully cleaned up the trash.


    this set of movements was so practiced that only one knew how often he must¡¯ve failed.


    less than five minutes later, after cleaning up the trash and refilling the filament, he started the printing program again.


    there were no problems this time.


    the front landing gear part of the aircraft model was quickly printed out, and after buffing out some rough edges, it was ready for service.


    tang rui collected the parts, returned to the workbench, and began to put the model together.


    ¡°the last component has been printed. although there was a small problem previously, it didn¡¯t affect¡­¡±


    while assembling the aircraft model, he talked to the camera and occasionally explained.


    this was basically his daily routine.


    as the owner of the online shop for aircraft models and the admin of the small broken website, his daily job was to receive orders from the online shop, then assemble the machines on the spot before finally uploading the video onto the site.


    by selling airplane models and posting videos, he could make some money.


    he even sold models to his fans.


    most of the orders in his online store came from this.


    of course.


    that wasn¡¯t to say that he made a lot.


    an airplane model went for 320 yuan, but the cost was already 260 yuan. thus, all he could earn was money from his craftsmanship.


    on the other hand, xiao po station had earned a lot, though it wasn¡¯t some crazy amount.


    as the up master of the artisan section, he had more than 10,000 fans. unfortunately, that wasn¡¯t nearly enough to make good money.


    however, he was not in a hurry.


    after all, he had just graduated, and this account had been in operation for less than four months. he could just have a promising future.


    ¡°alright, the model¡¯s assembled. next, we¡¯ll test it.¡±


    tang rui turned off the camera on his mobile phone and left home with the aircraft model.


    few would observe the process of building an aircraft model, but the same couldn¡¯t be said about fans of aeromodelling shows. his fans, however, had a strange affinity for watching those planes explode.


    this was rather abnormal.


    however, in order to increase his fans, he had to give up on his high-end aircraft model operation skills and do some work from time to time.


    who cared if they called him a drifter?


    so what if he failed all the time?


    it was still an honest wage.


    and that wasn¡¯t too shabby.


    he brought his equipment to the square in the park behind the residential area.


    there was basically no one in the square during the day.


    come nightfall, though¡­


    the elderly folks began to appear to dance in the square. even children wouldn¡¯t find a place if they wanted to ride on the roller coaster.


    tang rui put the phone on the stand and took out his six-channel radio controller.


    the controller came separately from the aircraft, of course, or it wouldn¡¯t sell for a mere 320 yuan.


    he turned on his phone¡¯s camera and turned on the motors.


    ¡°everyone, listen to the sound of this 70mm 12-blade ducted fan. it¡¯s absolutely powerful.¡±


    tang rui bragged while he toggled with the control surfaces of the plane.


    after ensuring that there were no problems, he directly increased the throttle, and the aircraft began to thrust ahead.


    after a short 3-meter roll, the nose of the plane flared up, and the aircraft shot straight into the sky under the thrust of the powerful engine.


    ¡°today¡¯s agenda will begin. according to the usual routine, we will perform a roll, then a side drop, and an inverted flight. finally, we will perform a low-altitude pass.


    ¡°after these maneuvers, and there are no problems with the model, it should be a tailwind all the way!¡±


    under tang rui¡¯s control, the plane pulled a few standard maneuvers.


    as a veteran r/c pilot of over three years, it was not difficult for him to fly such a model.


    a truly awesome model, however, could display a vortex as it passed by. now that was true speed.


    his model, however, could only be considered a toy.


    however, there was nothing he could do. after all, toys made money.


    everyone could afford this model, that cost merely two to three hundred yuan. even if it crashed, it would not hurt.


    if it were a gas-turbine-powered aircraft, however, the engine alone could cost at least ten thousand yuan.


    as for the better ones, there was simply no limit.


    there were those that cost 100,000. even a 200,000 yuan r/c jet was not unheard of.


    the complicated avionics and flight controls notwithstanding, one stood to lose thousands of yuan if he didn¡¯t operate it well.


    if it wasn¡¯t for the fact that they had a mine at home, who could afford to play with it?


    that was why no one had asked him to order a gas turbine model even after he had opened the online store for four months.


    this left him with no room to display what he had learned.


    ¡°the flight test is successful. as everyone can see, it flies great, and the operation is as smooth as silk¡­ ahh¡­¡±


    tang rui, who was currently bragging, suddenly felt his vision turn black, and he sat down on the ground.


    he only recovered after a good while.


    fortunately, he had already landed the plane. otherwise, he would¡¯ve lost another one.


    ¡°is he anemic? or was it because he suddenly stood up after squatting for too long? constricted blood flow?¡±


    after tang rui recovered, he frowned and muttered something.


    he was only in his twenties, and was in completely good health. logically speaking, he shouldn¡¯t have such a problem.


    could it have been all those late nights he¡¯d been pulling lately?


    that shouldn¡¯t be the case.


    when he was writing his graduation thesis, staying up late was an understatement.


    could it be that he really wanted to soak wolfberries in a thermos cup?


    that would be too embarrassing.


    he stood up and moved around a little, but he felt that there was nothing wrong with his body.


    tang rui threw the issue of health care to the back of his mind.


    after re-recording the ending video, he prepared to pack his things and go home.


    next, he had to disassemble the aircraft model, mail it to the buyer, and edit the video to upload.


    time was of the essence.


    ¡°f*ck!¡±


    just as tang rui put away the phone stand and was about to pick up the model and go home, he suddenly discovered that a virtual panel had appeared on the airplane.


    [item: fixed wing model airplane]


    [exp: 35, 100]


    [origin point: 0.1]


    what was going on?


    the cheat was transferred to his account?


    but what was with this cheat?


    tang rui¡¯s mind was full of question marks.


    after calming down, he realized that there was no other item other than the airplane model.


    this made him wonder if there was something wrong with this airplane.


    he shelved that thought.


    tang rui directly put away the airplane model and returned home.


    he had just arrived home, and before he could study the aircraft model and the cheat, the buyer sent him a message asking when he could deliver.


    delivery?


    it was impossible to ship this one.


    he could, however, make a new model and send it to the other party.


    ¡°i¡¯ll send it to you immediately. i¡¯m waiting for the courier to come and pick it up.¡±


    after tang rui replied to a message, he immediately got to work and started work on a new model.


    this 300 yuan airplane model was a pretty easy task. if he didn¡¯t make a video, he could finish it in two hours.


    the main thing was the flight controls and decals would take some effort, but the other accessories could be installed after final assembly.


    tang rui spent more than an hour recreating a new airplane model.


    however, after he was done assembling it, a faint light flashed across its surface.


    if it weren¡¯t for the fact that it was rather dark in the house, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to see this glimmer.


    as the faint light disappeared.


    a transparent panel appeared above the model.


    [item: fixed wing model airplane]


    [experience: 0/100]


    [origin point: 0.2]


    tang rui looked at the transparent panel and fell into deep thought.

 Chapter 2

    ich experience


    if there was a panel on the previous model, it might be because it had a problem.


    now that the new model also had a panel, it was not just a problem with the airplane.


    it was obvious.


    after he finished building this unit, the panel appeared with a faint light.


    the other items lacked such a panel, yet there was one on his model.


    in other words, the panel appeared because he was its maker.


    thinking of this¡­


    tang rui became a little excited.


    could this be his golden finger that had been delayed for more than twenty years?


    [item: fixed wing model airplane]


    [experience: 0/100]


    [origin point: 0.2]


    he then looked at the interface.


    yes.


    the more he looked, the more familiar it seemed.


    why did he look like deep blue¡¯s brother?


    so where did the plus sign go?


    could it be that there weren¡¯t enough origin points?


    tang rui looked at the data on the panel. the data of this new model was different from the data of the previous model.


    one was experience points.


    the new model did not give any experience points, but the previous one did.


    with this comparison, it could be seen that the experience points were obviously related to whether or not they were used.


    the second was the origin point.


    the data on the panel of the first model had also changed to 0.2.


    this meant that it had a common point of origin and was not owned by a single aircraft model.


    and the increase in origin points should be related to the new airplane model he made.


    tang rui felt that there should be no problem with his speculation.


    however, since there was no manual for his cheat, his speculation remained as that.


    however, this did not affect him from experimenting.


    was experience related to usage?


    just try it, and you¡¯d know.


    he picked up the first airplane model and left the house, arriving at the square.


    this time, he didn¡¯t bring a lot of stuff, nor did he plan to shoot a video.


    after arriving at the square, they immediately released the aircraft model.


    as the airplane model took off, he followed the previous operation and controlled the plane with various maneuvers.


    he had almost replicated all the maneuvers that he had tested previously.


    the flght time was about the same as before.


    after all of this was done, he landed the plane and ran over to look at the data on the panel of the fuselage.


    [item: fixed wing model airplane]


    [experience: 73/100]


    [origin point: 0.2]


    sure enough, the experience points increased, but the origin points did not change.


    very good.


    it was just as he had anticipated.


    the exp of an item could only be obtained by using it.


    he took two steps back.


    tang rui once again launched the plane into the sky and continued to pull various patterns and maneuvers.


    based on the experience gained from the previous two flights, he could make an assumption.


    this time, upon landing, the experience points should be full.


    when the time came, he would know the use of experience.


    three minutes later.


    the airplane landed again.


    tang rui rushed over impatiently and checked the situation on the airplane model panel.


    [item: fixed wing model airplane]


    [experience: 112/100 (upgradeable)]


    [origin point: 0.2]


    as expected, his experience bar was full, and there was even a little extra.


    he picked up the model and ran home.


    although he really wanted to know the effect of the upgrade.


    however, he didn¡¯t dare to upgrade the aircraft model outside.


    who knew if there would be any special effects when he leveled up?


    after returning home.


    after he drew the curtains, he couldn¡¯t wait to upgrade the aircraft model.


    swoosh!


    a faint light flashed.


    the entire aircraft model had changed.


    if the previous airplane model was a pauper¡¯s version, this would be the novice version.


    some of the flaws at the corners had all been repaired.


    some of the crooked spots on the fuselage of the aircraft were also corrected.


    there were no visible flaws on its surface.


    tang rui opened the battery compartment and found that there were no changes inside.


    but even so, the quality of the entire model had improved a lot.


    if one wanted to sell something, one had to be humble.


    this airplane model could be sold for at least 600 to 700 yuan.


    ¡°the effect of this upgrade is not bad. it directly corrected whatever flaws it came with.¡±


    after tang rui carefully examined it inside and out, he came to a conclusion.


    then, he looked at the panel on the aircraft model.


    [item: fixed wing model airplane +1]


    [experience: 12/200]


    [origin point: 0.2]


    good heavens.


    after that, he directly sent a message to the first model. it was really perfunctory.


    his experience points had doubled.


    however, the exp required to continue leveling up was not much.


    however, if it kept increasing at this rate, the experience required to level up later would be too exaggerated.


    just as tang rui was about to carry the airplane downstairs to continue getting experience points, his doorbell rang.


    he looked through the peephole.


    it was a delivery boy who had come to pick up the parcel.


    ¡°brother rui, how many items are you going to mail today?¡± the courier asked as he held the cardboard box.


    ¡°just one. wait a moment, i¡¯ll go get it.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he returned to the work room.


    he looked at the aircraft model that he had made before, which had zero experience and fell into deep thought.


    after a while, he came out with the airplane model.


    ¡°this is the address. help me fill it in. i have something urgent to do here.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s no trouble. it¡¯s a small matter. i¡¯ll leave first.¡±


    after the delivery man was done, he left with the aircraft model.


    tang rui closed the door and sent a message to the customer.


    ¡°good day. your airplane model has been mailed. i¡¯ve modified the flight control software. if you find any problems after using it, you can contact me at any time.¡±


    he had decided to send out this model after some consideration.


    mainly, he wanted to see if others would gain any experience from using it.


    after a while, he could use the lucky draw as an excuse to upgrade the model for free. he could totally get the customer to mail the aircraft model back.


    when the time came, he would know the situation.


    actually, it didn¡¯t matter, even if someone else used his airplane model to gain experience points.


    others could not see the interface.


    they could not upgrade the model through the interface.


    under such circumstances, even if he obtained experience points, it would be the same as not obtaining them.


    ¡°thank you, fish pond,¡± the buyer quickly replied.


    fish pond was his handle on little po station. since the customer could call him by this name, he could be considered a fan of his.


    tang rui took a look and simply replied with a smiley face before putting down his phone.


    he got up and went to the workshop. he took out a spare battery and left the house with the aircraft model again to continue gaining experience points.


    he wanted to know what other surprises there were for the next level up.


    half an hour later.


    tang rui removed the battery from the aircraft model and replaced it with another one.


    at this moment, the airplane experience points had reached 411/200.


    experience points were overflowing.


    however, even if he did not level up, he could still continue to gain experience points every time he flew.


    therefore, tang rui did not go back to upgrade the aircraft model but continued to work on the experience.


    he planned to go back and level up after the backup battery was used up.


    forty minutes later.


    the battery had also been used up, and his experience points had reached 963/200.


    with this experience, he should be able to ascend a few levels.


    tang rui returned home satisfied.


    on the way back, he bought a pancake at the entrance of the neighborhood to solve the problem of lunch.

 Chapter 3

    leveling up and adding points


    back home.


    he nibbled on the pancake, eager to click on the upgrade button.


    swoosh!


    another flash of light.


    the aircraft model was upgraded again.


    however, after this upgrade, his appearance did not seem to have changed.


    [item: fixed wing model airplane +2]


    [experience: 763/400 (upgradeable)]


    [origin point: 0.2]


    tang rui looked at the data on the panel and confirmed that the upgrade was already completed.


    he picked up the airplane model and sized it up.


    there were no changes to the exterior. if it weren¡¯t for the +2 on the interface, one would never be able to tell that it had been upgraded.


    however, when he opened the battery compartment and saw the situation inside the body, his eyes widened.


    the position of the internal parts of the aircraft had been fine-tuned. the landing gear slot was completely integrated with the aircraft. the circuit board and battery positions had also changed. at the very least, the center of gravity was more reasonable.


    although there was no test flight.


    but according to tang rui¡¯s experience, this upgraded airplane model¡¯s performance in all aspects was definitely much stronger than before.


    he continued.


    he put down the airplane model and clicked to upgrade again.


    swoosh!


    a faint blue light flashed, and tang rui¡¯s eyes lit up.


    even the light of leveling up had changed.


    as expected, the effect of this upgrade was visible to the naked eye.


    the entire body of the aircraft model had become the same as the real one.


    ¡°f*ck!¡±


    tang rui looked at the scale model in front of him and was so surprised that even the pancake in his mouth almost fell out.


    this effect of the upgrade was rather exaggerated.


    you said that it wasn¡¯t a scale replica before.


    nonsense.


    an airplane model that costs two to three hundred yuan. you think that would buy you a replica scale model? dream on.


    it¡¯s already good enough that he¡¯d installed two pieces of ep panels on your tail.


    tang rui stuffed the pancake into his mouth in two or three bites, then picked up the airplane model and looked at it carefully.


    good heavens.


    not only was the fuselage was an exact reproduction of the real thing, but even the instruments in the cockpit had been replicated.


    holding the airplane model, he laughed excitedly.


    fortunately, he didn¡¯t have shura yan, or else the uchiha family would have another hero.


    but not long after.


    his laughter stopped abruptly.


    because he found that there was a problem with the data on the model.


    [item: exquisite fixed-wing aircraft model +3]


    [experience: 363/? (cannot be upgraded)]


    [origin point: 0.2]


    was there no way to level up?


    did he lack the necessary conditions to continue leveling up, or had he reached the peak?


    as for the name of the aircraft model, it was not a problem.


    such situations were too common in the game.


    there was no need to care.


    after tang rui pondered for a moment, he decided not to think about this problem first.


    since he could not continue leveling up, it would be a problem he¡¯d have to consider. he would first figure out the problem of the origin point.


    this was similar to the deep blue panel.


    the most powerful function was not to level up, but to add points.


    according to the current information.


    he could get 0.1 origin points by making an airplane model.


    thus, he would first accumulate his origin points to 1 point and see what the situation was like.


    if he wanted to do it, he would do it.


    tang rui put down the airplane model and went to the workbench, and started on a new one.


    all kinds of materials and accessories were readily available. he had just received a batch of tools three days ago.


    he skillfully cut the boards, made the fuselage, then installed the accessories and stuck on the decals.


    it was a process he was very familiar with.


    however, no matter how familiar he was, an airplane model needed to be meticulously assembled and adjusted bit by bit.


    he worked hard from noon until 10 p.m. and finally managed to assemble eight new airplane models.


    it was just as he had guessed. every time he made a new model, he would get 0.1 origin points.


    including the previous two models, he had completed a total of ten aircraft models. to say he was overworked was an understatement.


    after finishing up the final touches on the last airplane model, he was so tired that he slumped to the ground. his waist was sore.


    however, all his efforts had paid off.


    the origin points had finally reached 1.


    the data on the airplane model finally changed.


    [item: exquisite fixed-wing aircraft model +3]


    [experience: 363/? (cannot be upgraded)]


    [origin point: 1 (can be strengthened)]


    it was indeed the point system.


    tang rui chose ¡°strengthen.¡±


    however, at this moment, four enhancement options appeared on the entire aircraft model.


    body, flight controls, power source, and engine.


    these four points represented the most important parts of the aircraft model.


    when he made his choice, every part would light up, allowing for an easy understanding of the specific situation of the part that he wanted to strengthen.


    it was quite intelligent. tang rui curled his lips and sat there thinking.


    first, eliminate flight controls.


    this kind of model airplane had very low requirements for the flight control system. even if the software was upgraded, it would not be much better due to the overall performance of the model airplane.


    the battery he was using was not the best on the market, though there was no need to improve it¡¯s performance.


    a gas engine was still possible, but a 12-bladed 70mm ducted fan was also possible. the thrust would be sufficient.


    if that was the case, only the fuselage was left.


    after all, the material of the body was too trashy.


    thinking of this¡­


    tang rui did not hesitate, choosing to directly reinforce the fiselage.


    swoosh!


    a blue light flashed.


    the body that was originally made of epoxy material instantly became more realistic and had a metallic luster.


    even the original decals on the body had become a coating.


    this change made him gasp.


    it was simply ridiculous.


    he reached out and touched the cold body, feeling the smoothness of its surface and the lightness of its body.


    ¡± this is f*cking aviation alloy.¡±


    tang rui reacted very quickly. this texture was definitely an alloy material specially used for aviation.


    was this what the system meant by adding points?


    it was too awesome.


    he directly transformed the body of the ep material into an aerospace alloy.


    at this moment, tang rui¡¯s hand holding the airplane model was trembling.


    for someone who knew little about the aerospace industry, they might not be too excited.


    but tang rui understood. this was what he learned.


    although he was just an online shop owner and a part-time up master, he was a professional.


    he graduated from nanjing institute of technology and majored in aircraft design and engineering.


    he had only graduated less than half a year ago.


    he had not forgotten what he had learned.


    strengthening the body of an aircraft model was nothing.


    however, what if he were to strengthen a real fighter jet?


    the effect would be absolutely heaven-defying.


    furthermore, not only could the system strengthen the body but also the engine, avionics, and other parts. as long as there were enough source points, the aircraft could be upgraded as a whole.


    it was a pity.


    even if he had a cheat, he couldn¡¯t build a fighter jet.


    however, just because he couldn¡¯t build fighter jets didn¡¯t mean that he couldn¡¯t build drones.


    now, he had the complete drone avionic system package in his hands. this was something he got from china southern airlines. there was absolutely no problem.


    with this avionic system package, he only needed to buy the spare parts to assemble a drone.


    however, he still needed to think carefully about which direction this drone should develop in.


    he wasn¡¯t planning to make a civilian drone. even if he made better drones than dji, it would be meaningless.


    if he wanted to do something, he would do something big.


    with the system interface in hand, if he didn¡¯t want to open a firearms company and make a name for himself, he would be too useless to be a up master at the little po station.

 Chapter 4

    assembling the drone


    the next morning.


    when tang rui woke up from the sofa, the sun was already high above his head.


    he picked up his phone.


    it was already 10:30 in the morning.


    ¡°suck!¡±


    he drew a deep breath of cold air.


    he had been tired all day yesterday.


    at night, he was thinking about the drone when he unknowingly fell asleep on the soft sofa.


    in the end, his entire body ached to the bone.


    especially his waist. the moment he stood up, he felt very relieved.


    tang rui stood and moved his body. after feeling the soreness of his cervical vertebra and waist, he felt very ball-aching.


    although making aircraft models was not a physical job, great damage to the cervical spine, spine, and waist could be caused if one had to bend down all the time.


    notwithstanding the high-intensity, long-term work like yesterday, if he did this often, something would happen sooner or later.


    ¡°if only i could add points to my body.¡±


    at this moment, he wished that his cheat could add points to his body like deep blue.


    wait a minute¡­


    should he create a massager and try upgrading it?


    forget it.


    that would be something for later.


    let¡¯s go eat first. i¡¯m starving.


    he spent five minutes washing up and changing clothes.


    tang rui took his phone and left the house.


    the shop that sold breakfast was very close to his house. there were several shops outside the neighborhood.


    they arrived at the familiar breakfast shop.


    as usual, he ordered a bowl of rice, two steamed buns, a plate of pickled vegetables, and a herbal egg.


    as he ate, he opened the little po station app and clicked on the background.


    ¡°om nom nom¡­¡±


    ¡°where¡¯s up? he didn¡¯t leave the internet cafe. who said that he had to update daily for three months? it hadn¡¯t even been a month, so why did it stop?¡±


    ¡°the melon seeds and snacks are ready. i¡¯m waiting for up to do a handstand to wash my hair.¡±


    these messages gave tang rui a splitting headache.


    he had indeed forgotten to update the video yesterday, and he had also forgotten that he had bragged that he¡¯d post a daily update for three months.


    it was very awkward now.


    he had bragged, so he definitely had to fulfill his promise.


    was he really going to do a handstand and wash his hair?


    the herbal egg in his mouth lost its fragrance when he thought of the scene of the death of the society.


    he put down his phone.


    it wasn¡¯t a matter he should bother for now.


    at most, after the drone was done, he would start a live broadcast to fulfill his promise.


    when tang rui returned home, he started to rummage through boxes and cabinets.


    although he had fallen asleep when he was thinking about the problem yesterday, he had some ideas.


    the drone was not something that could be done with a pat on the head. it had to be combined with reality.


    even if he had a cheat, he could not escape from reality.


    what was this reality?


    the reality was that he had no money.


    a real drone would contain all kinds of equipment inside.


    for example, high-definition cameras, infrared thermal imaging cameras, synthetic aperture radars, laser radars, and multispectral lenses.


    discounting the fact that he lacked all that equipment, he still needed the most basic ones.


    without optical cameras and radars, what drone would that be?


    in addition, the entire avionic system also needed to be equipped with onboard computers, communications, radar, navigation, fire control, flight control, and many other modules, not to mention the motors, which was the most difficult thing to deal with.


    if he didn¡¯t have the system interface.


    even if he was given more money, he could forget about making a real drone by himself.


    however, it was different with the system interface.


    he definitely did not have the money to buy the equipment and difficulties listed above, but he could upgrade and strengthen them through the system interface.


    however, the system interface could upgrade and strengthen items, but it also required something.


    that was why he started to rummage through the cabinets and cabinets to find substitutes for this equipment after he returned.


    during his years in university, he had tinkered with a lot of things.


    there were all kinds of amazing people in the aeromodelling club, and no one had much money.


    if he needed accessories, he could only do it himself.


    after all, the school had a laboratory. the equipment inside could be used, and they could even get some materials.


    therefore, in the past few years, he had also made a lot of good things.


    crash!


    he took out two large boxes from the cabinet.


    then, he took out an a4-sized circuit board from a box.


    there were many wires connected to the circuit board. on the other end of the wires were the transmitter and receiver.


    ¡°i finally found it.¡±


    tang rui blew away the dust on the circuit board, his face full of smiles.


    the full name of this thing was the s-band micro-power phased array radar.


    this type of radar belonged to the fmcw (frequency modulated continuous wave) type.


    not only did it not look good, but you couldn¡¯t even buy it on the market.


    he got his hands on it only because he had borrowed it from a graduate student when he was in the university¡¯s aeromodelling club.


    later on, that senior brother asked him out for a drink. when he was bragging after drinking, he gave this thing to him.


    he didn¡¯t know if that senior brother regretted it or not.


    anyway, after that time, that senior never drank with him again.


    now, that senior was doing research and development in the china electric power science and technology department. his technical level was quite impressive.


    he had strayed off topic.


    since the phased array radar was done, the other equipment was even easier to deal with.


    the engine had been directly dismantled from his precious airplane model.


    these were two real jet engines.


    the standard thrust was 80n (8kg), with an rpm of 5-18k, with a fuel consumption of 200g/min.


    the skeleton was easy to deal with. first, he would use some junk parts to build it, then add points to upgrade it.


    the same method was used for the optical equipment. first, the camera was installed, and then the points were added later.


    the equipment was nothing.


    the real problem was avionics integration.


    to others, the difficulty of combining all these pieces together was no less than designing a new system.


    however, it was just a matter of strengthening the body for the system panel.


    tang rui took the strengthened airplane model from last night to the workbench.


    [item: exquisite fixed-wing aircraft model +3]


    [experience: 363/? (cannot be upgraded)]


    [enhancement: body]


    [origin: 0]


    after a round of strengthening, a new attribute list appeared on the interface.


    however, the exp bar was still not upgradeable.


    crack!


    tang rui did not hesitate at all and directly dismantled this exquisite airplane model.


    batteries, motherboards, turbines, and cockpit.


    other than the entire body of the aircraft model, all other parts were removed.


    then, he roughly expanded the engine exhaust at the back of the body and stuffed the two turbine engines inside.


    it was really forced in.


    the body was deformed.


    however, these were all small problems, so he pretended not to see them.


    bang.


    the wires connected to the radar¡¯s main board were cut off, and he stuffed the transmitter, receiver, and transceiver into the body.


    then, these wires were casually soldered on the edge of the cpu main board without being connected to the circuit.


    this was his intentional use of the ¡®while¡¯s


    once it was connected, his cpu would be useless. at that time, he would not even be able to start the turbine engine.


    at the moment, he did not need this drone to have any functions. the only requirement was that it could fly.


    therefore, the other components were not important. the most important things were the flight controls and engines.


    after putting all these things in, there was almost no space left in the body.


    tang rui looked at it, adjusted it a little, moved some space, and stuffed the battery plug and flight control board in.


    this time, the fuselage was completely stuffed.


    the camera could only be placed in the driver¡¯s seat, and the lens could only be pointed at the sky.


    it wasn¡¯t completely useless, per se, but it could use a bit of improvement.


    ¡°done.¡±


    tang rui snapped his fingers, very satisfied with his masterpiece.


    but at that moment¡­ the panel on the airplane model attracted him.


    [item: damaged fixed-wing drone +3]


    [experience: 363/? (cannot be upgraded)]


    [enhancement: body (repairable)]


    [origin: 0]

 Chapter 5

    avionics enhancement


    there was actually an additional repair option for the body.


    this was something tang rui did not expect.


    there was nothing to hesitate about. he directly chose to repair it.


    swoosh!


    a faint light flashed.


    the body of the aircraft, which the turbine engine had deformed, had been restored to its original state.


    even the back of the engine was extended with a thrust vector.


    [item: damaged fixed-wing drone +3]


    [experience: 163/? (cannot be upgraded)]


    [enhancement: body]


    [origin: 0]


    he looked at the system interface again and saw that 200 points had reduced his experience points.


    in other words.


    repairing the body required the consumption of experience points.


    however, although the drone¡¯s had been repaired, the system panel still had the word ¡®damaged.¡¯


    this meant that the onboard electronic system had not been repaired.


    in that case¡­ only the strengthened parts could be repaired with experience points.


    thinking of this¡­ the first thing tang rui thought of was the engine.


    if the engine was strengthened, even if it was damaged, it could be repaired by using experience points. that would be awesome.


    he was thinking too much.


    the most important problem now was to improve the avionics.


    should he continue to work?


    when tang rui thought of making aircraft models again, he felt a little ball-ache.


    however, where would they get the origin points if they didn¡¯t make aircraft models?


    without origin points, how could he improve the avionics?


    wait a minute¡­


    if he didn¡¯t make airplane models, would he be able to obtain origin points by making something else?


    could the origin points obtained from crafting other items be used to strengthen the aircraft model?


    thinking of this problem, tang rui¡¯s heart moved.


    he could try to make something else.


    what should he build?


    what was easy to make, fast to make, and not expensive?


    tang rui sat on the chair and thought.


    according to his experience with yesterday¡¯s aircraft model, the system interface would only appear when he personally made something.


    the definition of personally making was too broad.


    did folding a paper plane count?


    how about that?


    give it a try?


    what if it worked?


    tang rui¡¯s heart heated up, and he picked up a piece of a4 paper from the printer.


    anyone could fold paper airplanes.


    however, as a professional, the paper airplane he folded was also very impressive.


    he turned on the camera on his phone.


    ¡°hello, everyone. i¡¯m your favorite up, fish pond.


    ¡°for today¡¯s aircraft model, i chose one that everyone can learn.


    ¡°it doesn¡¯t require any tools or professional skills.


    ¡°you can do it as long as you have hands.¡±


    without further ado, fish pond demonstrated folding a paper airplane to everyone.


    first, take a piece of paper and fold it in half¡­¡±


    tang rui faced the camera and demonstrated as he spoke.


    the paper airplane he folded wasn¡¯t your regular origami affair.


    the first part was the nose. a canard wing had to be folded out of paper. then, the wing had to be folded at a special angle.


    the folded paper plane could maintain a stable flight. even if it descended, it would descend in a parallel manner. there would not be a crash with the nose facing down.


    why is it so awesome?


    don¡¯t ask.


    the question was about aerodynamics.


    he did not create the folding method of this paper airplane.


    it had been circulating in their profession for a long time.


    it was said that this model was designed by a big shot using some advanced software.


    he didn¡¯t know the specifics.


    in any case, a paper airplane, when folded like this, would indeed fly like a bird.


    when tang rui finished folding the paper airplane¡¯s wings, he straightened them.


    a faint light appeared.


    f*ck!


    it really could.


    [item: paper airplane]


    [experience: 0/20]


    [origin point: 0.01]


    tang rui looked at the system panel on the paper airplane, and his body went numb.


    at this moment, other than excitement, he was also a little devastated.


    if he had known this would happen.


    why was he so silly as to make an airplane model yesterday?


    wasn¡¯t it good to fold paper airplanes?


    although a paper airplane only gave 0.01 origin points, it was easy to fold.


    most importantly, a4 paper was cheap.


    the ten airplane models from yesterday cost 2600 yuan.


    if they couldn¡¯t sell it, they would just smash it in their hands.


    a4 paper was cheap.


    one hundred yuan could buy 500 copies.


    the more he thought about it, the more his heart ached.


    he wanted to give himself two slaps.


    he took a deep breath.


    tang rui took out a pack of a4 paper, placed it on the workbench, and then faced the camera of the phone.


    ¡°it¡¯s okay if you didn¡¯t learn it the first time. let¡¯s continue.


    today, he promised to teach everyone. if there were anything that he couldn¡¯t learn, it would be the up master¡¯s problem.


    ¡°come, let¡¯s continue folding.¡±


    one paper airplane.


    two paper airplanes.


    ten paper airplanes.


    tang rui kept folding and folding paper to make paper airplanes.


    however, after folding more than thirty paper airplanes, his fingers started to hurt.


    it didn¡¯t matter.


    this was not a big problem.


    he put on his gloves and continued.


    he didn¡¯t even eat lunch. after all, he had a late breakfast, so he wasn¡¯t hungry at all.


    since he was not hungry, he would continue.


    he didn¡¯t stop until past six in the evening.


    at this moment.


    he was surrounded by paper airplanes.


    the ground was covered.


    moreover, it was not just one layer. it was piled up to a height of more than 30 centimeters.


    it looked like he was buried alive by paper planes.


    ¡°how¡¯s that? everyone knows how to make this.¡±


    if he hadn¡¯t learned it yet¡­well, he should be checking himself into the hospital.


    he checked his brain. if there were nothing wrong with his brain, he would install a prosthetic leg.


    ¡°alright, that¡¯s all for today.¡±


    he turned off the camera.


    tang rui leaned back on the chair, feeling that his entire person had been hollowed out.


    his hands trembled subconsciously.


    as expected.


    if one didn¡¯t push himself, he wouldn¡¯t know how awesome he was.


    he had never thought about it.


    why would he be so crazy?


    however, looking at the five origin points on the system interface, he felt that everything was worth it.


    people were not afraid of being tired, nor were they afraid of giving.


    he was afraid that he would not get anything in return.


    the perfect positive feedback on the system panel could completely solve this problem.


    he rested for a while.


    tang rui swept all the paper airplanes on the workbench to the ground and pulled the airplane model beside him over.


    strengthening.


    he chose the location, avionic.


    hmm?


    he had thought that he could directly strengthen it after he had finished choosing.


    unexpectedly, the avionic part was divided into two options: hardware and software.


    there was nothing to choose.


    tang rui directly chose to strengthen the hardware.


    swoosh!


    a faint blue light flashed. the enhancement was complete.


    the exterior of the drone definitely didn¡¯t change much. the main thing was the interior.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t wait to open it, wanting to see the situation inside.


    suck!


    when he saw the avionic equipment inside, he still gasped in surprise, even though he was mentally prepared, he still gasped in surprise.


    the originally chaotic interior of the body had completely changed.


    all kinds of equipment were installed together, and all the circuits were neat and orderly.


    the biggest change was the motherboards. the original flight control motherboards, radar motherboards, and cpu motherboards were all different.


    now, the three motherboards had been perfectly fused together, and there were three cpu chips embedded in them.


    [item: damaged fixed-wing drone +3]


    [experience: 163/? (cannot be upgraded)]


    [enhancement: body, avionics (hardware)]


    [origin: 3]


    this time, he directly consumed 2 origin points.


    perhaps it was because the avionics were more complicated.


    however, the header was still damaged, probably because there was no problem with the avionic system.


    however, he did not intend to use the system panel to enhance the avionics.


    he wanted to see if the off the shelf avionics could work.

 Chapter 6

    test flight of the drone


    tang rui turned on the computer.


    he inserted the data cable into the main board interface of the avionic system and imported the avionic system.


    in less than ten minutes, the entire avionic system was completed.


    this avionic system had very high operational requirements.


    after all, this was not your run-off-the-mill, off-the-shelf airplane model.


    it was a real drone system.


    although it was a relatively simple drone system, it had everything it needed.


    he opened the operating system interface on the computer and tested the drone through the keyboard.


    there was no problem with the electro-optical system.


    there were two enhanced cameras. one was above the original cockpit, which was a flight control camera. the other was below the nose, mainly for reconnaissance and photography. thus, this lens could be zoomed and rotated 180 degrees.


    there was no problem with the radar either. the progress and power had also been greatly improved.


    the flight control system was even more sensitive. after the enhancement, high-precision telescopes and sensors were added to monitor the flight attitude in real time.


    ¡°it¡¯s just that this operation is a little troublesome.¡±


    there was nothing wrong with the system, but the operation was simply tedious.


    he slapped his thigh.


    how could he have forgotten about the lever?


    he took out a box from the room, which contained logitech¡¯s flight controller.


    this set of flight controls and rudders cost him more than two thousand.


    he connected several data cables and pushed the control stick.


    yes.


    there was no reaction.


    it was normal because the system was incompatible.


    he knew how to make the system compatible, but he definitely couldn¡¯t write code.


    but it didn¡¯t matter.


    who asked him to have a cheat?


    ¡°add points.¡±


    in the end, tang rui still chose to use the source points and strengthen the avionic system (software).


    he consumed 1 origin point.


    the entire system changed drastically.


    the avionic system screen, which originally had no user interface experience, became very sci-fi-like.


    all the function bars and sub-pages became simple and perfect, and all the data was displayed on the computer screen.


    tang rui held the control stick and stepped on the rudder. the drone immediately gave feedback.


    the ailerons, elevators, and rudder all responded at the same time. it was very smooth.


    he looked at the last two points on the system interface.


    he did not plan to keep it either.


    directly improve the engine.


    in the end, he only spent 1 origin point to improve the engine, which was much cheaper than the avionic system.


    he added the remaining 1 origin point to the energy system.


    the drone¡¯s overall improvements were completed.


    on the system interface¡¯s experience bar, the indication that it could not be leveled up finally disappeared.


    [item: exquisite fixed-wing drone +3]


    [exp: 163/12000]


    [enhancement: body, avionics, engine, power]


    [origin: 0]


    after the overall strengthening, the experience points for upgrading the drone also increased.


    but it didn¡¯t matter.


    as long as he could still level up, everything was fine.


    tang rui grabbed the drone and prepared to carry it downstairs.


    in the end, not only did he not pick it up, but he also almost sprained his waist.


    ¡°is it that heavy?¡±


    he weighed his hands.


    the entire drone weighed at least 40 kilograms, which was about 100 pounds smaller.


    with his physique, it was difficult enough to carry 50 catties of rice, let alone a drone that weighed nearly 100.


    ¡®f*ck¡­¡¯


    tang rui bared his teeth, held his waist, and looked at the drone on the workbench, a little speechless.


    he pondered for a while.


    he took out his luggage from his room.


    first, he put the computer, the control stick, the steering wheel, the signal antenna, the backup battery, and other things into the suitcase. then, he put the drone in.


    he dragged his luggage and left the house.


    fortunately, there was an elevator.


    if there wasn¡¯t, he would have had to hire someone to help him.


    they arrived at the basement parking lot.


    tang rui dragged the trolley case to the back of a dilapidated harvard h6 and opened the trunk.


    this was a second-hand car. the original owner had already driven for more than 100,000 kilometers.


    however, he did not mind.


    anyway, it was just a means of transportation. it was fine as long as it could be driven.


    he stuffed the drone and suitcase into the car before leaving the neighborhood.


    at this time, the square had long been occupied by the elderly folk who had finished their meals.


    this meant that if he wanted to test the drone, he had to find another place.


    cuckoo¡­


    as soon as he drove out of the neighborhood, his stomach protested.


    he didn¡¯t eat lunch.


    the food that he ate in the morning had long been digested.


    he had been busy before.


    he was very focused, so he didn¡¯t feel anything.


    now that he was driving, he felt empty and hungry.


    however, he was not in the mood to eat.


    therefore, he found a bun shop by the roadside and bought a few buns.


    it was merely edible.


    it was fine as long as he was not hungry.


    tang rui drove the car and arrived at laoshan forest park.


    he did not enter the park.


    instead, they followed the winding mountain road in the forest park and drove straight into the mountains.


    he also bought a 40-liter barrel of diesel at the gas station near the mountain pass.


    tang rui followed the winding mountain road for more than ten minutes and arrived at an observation deck.


    this observation deck was built on the slope of a small mountain. it sported a magnificent view of the surrounding area, overlooking half of the forest below.


    there was no one on the observation deck at that time.


    who would run into the deep mountains in the middle of the night?


    was there something wrong with him?


    however, there were ready-made seats and empty platforms here, which made it a suitable spot to test a drone.


    tang rui parked the car by the side, but he didn¡¯t turn off the engine and headlights.


    after all, there were only two dim solar-powered lights here, and the surroundings were pitch-black.


    if he didn¡¯t turn on the car lights, it would really be a little scary.


    just as tang rui finished adjusting the equipment and filled the drone with fuel to prepare for the test, raindrops suddenly fell from the sky.


    ¡°is it raining?¡±


    he took out his phone and opened the weather forecast. it was indeed going to rain tonight. he had not paid attention to it before.


    but it didn¡¯t matter.


    the drone was not some scale model, so the rain shouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    tang rui placed the drone and hid in the observation deck. there was a canopy here, so he didn¡¯t have to worry about getting wet.


    he sat in front of the computer with his left hand on the accelerator and his right hand on the control stick. his feet were placed next to the steering wheel.


    the avionic system was activated.


    the engine started.


    he released the brakes.


    he pushed the throttle.


    boom!


    two blue exhaust flames spewed out from the engine of the drone.


    if one looked closely, one could even see the mach rings in the exhaust flames.


    the powerful thrust sent the drone flying.


    tang rui hurriedly pulled up the control stick and pulled up the nose of the plane.


    whoosh¡­


    the drone rotated at a high angle and flew straight into the sky.


    ¡°the thrust of the engine enhanced by the system is too powerful.¡±


    he was shocked just now.


    if not for his quick reaction, he would have pulled the control stick.


    if he hesitated, the drone would rush out of the viewing platform and dive into the forest.


    with this thrust, if he added support to the drone, it could take off vertically like a rocket.


    it was still the same concept.


    as long as there was sufficient thrust, even bricks could fly.


    tang rui handled the drone and maintained it at 700 feet.


    it was not that the drone could not fly high, but he did not dare to.


    the radar could not scan at all at an altitude of 700 feet and in a mountainous area.


    he activated the map scanning function of the drone and generated a three-dimensional simulation map of the surface in real-time.


    looking at the three-dimensional simulation map on the computer screen, he controlled the drone and began to shuttle between the mountains and valleys.


    it was an amazing sensation.


    occasionally, he would fly a few maneuvers or push the throttle to experience the thrill of flying at high speed.


    unknowingly, the drone had already flown 20 kilometers.


    roar¡­


    the rain outside was getting heavier.


    tang rui thought for a moment and directly turned off the low-light camera and turned on the infrared thermal imaging.


    just as the infrared thermal imaging system was turned on, a bunch of human-shaped red dots suddenly appeared on the screen.


    hmm?


    what was going on?


    it was raining heavily, and they were in the deep mountains and forests. what were these people doing?

 Chapter 7

    class-a wanted criminal


    ¡°captain, the rain is getting heavier. the smell has been covered, and yuan bao can¡¯t track us anymore.¡±


    in old mountain forest was a police officer with a police dog and, beside him, the captain.


    ¡°damn it!¡± the captain growled in anger.


    however, he knew that it was useless to flare up now. he had to find a way to solve the problem.


    the fugitives went up the mountains in the afternoon and only entered the forest in the evening.


    if it weren¡¯t for the police dogs, they would never have been able to track the fugitive.


    in the end, it was raining heavily.


    it covered up the scent of the fugitive.


    this made it impossible for them to continue tracking.


    ¡°report the situation to the command.¡±


    the captain pondered for a long time and could not think of any good ideas.


    it was too difficult to find traces of the two of them on such a rainy night and in the deep mountains and forests.


    now, they could only hope that the command center could provide them with intelligence support.


    otherwise, they could only return dejectedly, and this operation would almost be declared a failure.


    ¡­


    on the other side.


    tang rui flew the drone toward the pile of red dots on the screen.


    after arriving, the electro-optical system was fully activated.


    the high-zoom lens under the drone adjusted its direction and began to take pictures of the crowd below.


    the image on the computer screen was refreshed at a speed countless times faster than the human eye could catch.


    the photos on the screen changed from black and white to color, from pixelated to ultra-clear, and from the entire picture to the magnified part.


    in less than three seconds, clear photos appeared on the computer screen. even the scars on the faces of the people in the photos were clearly visible.


    ¡°swat?¡±


    after tang rui saw the clear photo, he had a dumbfounded look.


    these people are swat operatives.


    he had thought that this group of people were grave robbers.


    moreover, these special police officers even had guns and police dogs.


    was this an operation?


    since they were there to capture someone, why di?


    tang rui pondered for a moment before he flew the drone toward the swat team.


    very quickly.


    he saw two red dots on the screen.


    the camera started snapping pictures again.


    the photos of the two middle-aged men appeared on his laptop.


    one held a black star pistol, while the other carried a shotgun.


    the two of them were fleeing.


    they were 1.6 kilometers away from the swat team.


    in that case¡­


    the swat team must be on an operation to apprehend the two of them.


    tang rui took the photos of the two fugitives to the bounty platform for face recognition comparison.


    good heavens.


    both of them were wanted criminals suspected of murder, kidnapping, gang violence, and other major crimes.


    what should he do in such a situation?


    the answer was to call the police.


    tang rui picked up the phone and dialed 110 to call the police.


    ¡°hello, 110? i found two most wanted criminals.¡±


    on the skynet command platform, the police were in shock when they received tang rui¡¯s call.


    finding two a-ranked wanted criminals on the street was not a small matter.


    ¡°where did you find them? can you describe it in detail?¡±


    ¡°uh¡­ i used a drone to take pictures and found them. then, through facial recognition, i found that they were all class-a wanted.¡±


    ¡°alright, where are they now? did they notice your drone?¡±


    ¡°in old mountain forest. no, they didn¡¯t see my drone.¡±


    ¡°old mountain forest? you just said that you used facial recognition? can you tell me the names of these two people?¡±


    ¡°okay, one of them is obmar wu and the other is jun yang.


    ¡°one is armed with a black star, while the other had a shotgun.¡±


    ¡°..¡±


    the police officer who answered the call was stunned.


    it wasn¡¯t because tang rui¡¯s description was too clear, but rather that the names of these two wanted criminals were too familiar to him.


    wasn¡¯t that the target of tonight¡¯s special operation?


    ¡°chief, i received a report from a member of the public. he said that he had discovered obmar and jun yang with a drone.¡±


    they were just ready to announce that the operation had failed. the swat team was about to return to the director and file a report. they, too, were stunned beyond words.


    ¡°are you positive it¡¯s obmar and jun?¡± the director asked quickly.


    ¡°yes, he said he used facial recognition to find out that these two people are wanted criminals, so he called the police.¡±


    ¡°give me the phone.¡±


    the director ran over and took the phone.


    ¡°hello, friend. can your drone lock onto two people?¡±


    ¡°yes, my drone is right above them.¡±


    ¡°alright, what are their coordinates?¡±


    ¡°the coordinates are¡­¡±


    after the bureau chief received the coordinates reported by tang rui, he immediately gave the order to the swat team.


    but after tang rui heard this order, after looking at the three-dimensional simulated topographic map of the location of the two wanted criminals, he felt that something was a little off.


    ¡°that¡­ chief, can i say something?¡±


    ¡°comrade, please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s like this. there¡¯s a steep slope in front of them. if they don¡¯t want to return the way they came, they have to go down the steep slope.


    the swat team was in the middle of the hill. they could go directly to the bottom of the steep slope to intercept the two people.¡±


    tang rui thought for a moment and spoke out about the situation of the terrain and his own thoughts.


    ¡°can you describe the terrain there in detail?¡± the director quickly asked.


    if it was really this kind of terrain, it would be too advantageous for their pursuit.


    however, he couldn¡¯t see the situation at the scene and wanted to ask for more details.


    ¡°a detailed description¡­ why don¡¯t you guys add me on wechat and start a video call? you guys can watch it yourself.¡±


    tang rui hesitated for a moment.


    he really couldn¡¯t explain the terrain through words. it was better to let them study it themselves.


    it would prevent the wrong information from causing a mistake in command.


    ¡°okay, xiao chen, add this comrade on wechat. oh, right, i haven¡¯t asked for your name yet.¡±


    ¡°my surname is tang. my full name is tang rui. my wechat number is¡­¡±


    very quickly.


    tang rui added the operator¡¯s wechat.


    as the video was connected, tang rui¡¯s handsome face was displayed on the big screen of the command center.


    at the same time, tang rui also saw the situation inside the command center.


    good heavens.


    why did they make such a big fuss?


    ¡°comrade tang rui, thank you for your help to the police.¡±


    ¡°of course, of course. i¡¯ll turn my phone screen to the computer.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he placed the phone on the stand and aimed the screen at the computer.


    the people in the command hall were also shocked when they saw the equipment on the table.


    originally, they thought tang rui¡¯s drone was just an ordinary civilian drone.


    in the end, he realized he was mistaken when he saw the equipment on the desktop and the image displayed on the computer screen.


    however, now was not the time to dwell on this problem. the most important thing now was figuring out the old mountain forest situation.


    crackle¡­


    tang rui tapped on the keyboard and displayed all the 3d terrain maps that he had recorded in the previous version.


    a map of the forest around the mountain appeared on the screen.


    damn!


    the people in the command hall gasped when they saw the topographic map on the computer screen.


    it was crystal clear.


    with a glance, he could plan the route.


    tang rui even marked the location of the swat team and the wanted criminal on the topographic map, as well as their escape route.


    it could be said that with the real-time monitoring of tang rui¡¯s drone, there was no need for the swat team to continue the pursuit. it was completely possible for the police in other places to intercept them at the periphery.


    however, this was just a casual remark.


    the two wanted criminals were simply too dangerous. both were armed, and the potential danger of letting them escape was too great. therefore, they had to be arrested in a short period of time.


    ¡°zhang hui, immediately lead the team and head to your three o¡¯clock. watch yourself when you go down the mountain.¡±


    after arriving at the foot of the mountain, he walked 800 meters along the hillside in the 11 o¡¯clock direction and then looked for a favorable terrain to hide.¡±


    after the director carefully looked at the topographic map, he gave the order to the swat team.


    the swat team followed the order and went down the mountain.


    ¡°comrade tang rui, can you film the criminals and let me see their situation?¡±


    after the bureau chief gave the order, he said to tang rui.


    ¡°alright, no problem.¡±


    tang rui switched to the main screen, controlled the drone¡¯s flight attitude, and started the crazy shooting mode again.


    this time, he even activated the image tracking.


    swoosh!


    in less than three seconds, the screen showed the situation of the two fugitives with the sharpness of a high-definition monitor.


    even the water droplets on their faces when the raindrops hit them were clearly visible.


    upon seeing this scene, the command hall gasped again.


    this was skynet.


    at that moment, the chief wished that the police force could be equipped with such equipment.

 Chapter 8

    aerial information support from the drone


    ¡°f*ck¡­¡±


    ¡°damn it! if i find out who betrayed me this time, his entire family will die.¡±


    obmar, who had slipped and fallen in the woods, cursed.


    ¡°stop moaning. let¡¯s escape before we talk about revenge,¡± yang jun growled angrily, his eyes cold.


    he had already thought it through.


    wait until you get out of here, then look for a chance to kill wu di.


    this time, they were targeted by the police because that idiot obmar didn¡¯t think things through.


    if he hadn¡¯t reacted quickly and realized that something was wrong, he would have been caught long ago.


    however, it was useless to say that now.


    the swat team was right behind them.


    fortunately, the heavy rain prevented the police dogs from tracking their scent.


    otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t even have the chance to escape.


    ¡°f*ck¡­ this mountain road is damn difficult to walk on.¡±


    obmar fell again and opened his mouth to curse.


    ¡°it¡¯s just this section. after we descend the mountain and pass the ravine in front, there¡¯s a village.


    when the time came, he would grab a car and go straight to wuzhen.¡±


    ¡°if there¡¯s a car, then good! i must have a good time.¡±


    both of them had a good idea.


    what they didn¡¯t know was that their every move was displayed on the big screen in the command hall.


    tang rui flew the drone and kept circling above their heads.


    the heavy rain and thick forest masked the drone¡¯s presence.


    up until now, the two hadn¡¯t noticed anything unusual above their heads.


    ¡°zhang hui, get ready. the target is at 1 o¡¯clock, 300 meters away from you.


    ¡°targets are armed: one black star and one shotgun.


    ¡°fire at will. if you are uncertain, you are authorized to directly take out the target.¡±


    the director looked at the situation on the big screen and gave an order to the special police team.


    ¡°understood.¡±


    after receiving the order, zhang hui, the captain of the special police team, silently signaled the team members to pay attention.


    after seeing the captain¡¯s gesture, everyone got ready and stared at the hillside in the 1 o¡¯clock direction.


    very quickly.


    they saw the two of them descending the mountain.


    zhang hui stretched out a hand, signaling the team members to stay hidden and not make any hasty moves.


    whether it was tang rui or the people in the command hall, everyone looked nervously at the scene on the screen.


    200 meters.


    100 meters.


    50 meters.


    20 meters.


    the two sides were rapidly closing on each other.


    the two wanted criminals sensed no danger and plunged head-on into the encirclement.


    it was at that moment, the two wanted fugitives were completely exposed to the swat team.


    zhang hui clenched his fist.


    bang! bang!


    two gunshots rang out in the forest.


    the two wanted criminals who were descending the mountain screamed and fell to the ground almost at the same time.


    at the same time, the swat officers who had been lying in ambush on both sides rushed forward and restrained the two of them.


    it took less than ten seconds for the two of them to be restrained.


    ¡°good!¡±


    pa, pa, pa¡­


    applause echoed in the command hall.


    the director was very satisfied with this clean and straightforward method.


    tang rui also yelled in joy.


    the two shots just now directly hit the right arm of the two people holding the gun.


    after the hit, the fugitives fell to the ground and dropped their weapons.


    they were held down by the swat and were completely restrained.


    this way¡­


    the two of them were captured alive, and their legs were not injured. they could be completely carried out, reducing the burden on the team.


    it could be said that the operation was perfect.


    ¡°thank you, comrade tang rui, for your support to our police. if it weren¡¯t for the drone¡¯s aerial reconnaissance, it would have been very difficult for us to catch the two fugitives.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s what i should do. besides, i didn¡¯t do anything. all the credit goes to the swat team,¡± tang rui shook his head and said modestly.


    ¡°without these special forces, even if you had drones to scout, it would be useless.¡±


    this was something he was very clear about.


    ¡°no matter what, i still have to thank you for your help. there will definitely be a reward.¡±


    ¡°since the leader says so, i won¡¯t decline.¡±


    hearing that there was a reward, tang rui did not decline.


    after all, he was still short of money.


    after saying a few words, tang rui flew the drone in the direction of the provincial road and scanned the terrain in that direction.


    through this, and coupled with the information on the topographic map, the swat team could plan the most convenient and easiest route to avoid taking detours.


    at the same time, the command center could also send a car to the provincial road in advance to wait for the arrival of the special police team.


    evidently, the terrain information provided by the drone saved the authorities a lot of trouble.


    this situation made the director of the command center even more envious of the drones.


    thus, he made up his mind.


    after this mission was over, he had to report the entire mission to the provincial office in detail.


    they also emphasized the important role that drones played in this mission.


    in the blink of an eye.


    more than 40 minutes passed.


    under the assistance of tang rui¡¯s air support, the swat team brought the two fugitives out of the mountainous area and arrived at the provincial road.


    the police cars and ambulances that were already waiting on the provincial highway quickly picked up the people and returned to the city.


    ¡°it¡¯s been hard on you, tang rui. the personnel have returned safely. you can also take back the drone.


    ¡°we still have to go through some processing for your reward. xiao chen will contact you for the details. thank you again for your support to the police.¡±


    ¡°please, don¡¯t mention it, sir. it¡¯s something i had to do. if there¡¯s nothing else, i¡¯ll be going back.¡±


    ¡°stay safe. remember to report in advance the next time you fly a drone.¡±


    ¡°uh¡­ alright, thank you, sir.¡±


    after hanging up the video call, there was still a little awkwardness on tang rui¡¯s face.


    after all, the country¡¯s control over drones was still strict.


    normally, his drone wouldn¡¯t even be allowed to fly at all.


    many people owned drones these days.


    however, those were all unmanned drones. they weighed no more than seven kilograms, had a visual range of no more than 500 meters, and flew at an altitude of no more than 500 feet.


    this type of drone could only be considered a toy.


    however, if his drone flew higher and faster, military radar might mistake it for a cruise missile. now that would be a huge problem.


    this was also the reason why he did not dare to fly the drone above 700 feet.


    this was because the radar could not scan anything below 1000 feet.


    tang rui flew the drone home.


    at this time, the drone only had another ten minutes of fuel left.


    however, he was not in a hurry at all.


    a distance of over 20 kilometers could be covered by a drone in less than two minutes.


    swiftly, the drone swooshed back to the observation platform.


    tang rui extended the landing gear, found an angle, and controlled the drone to land slowly.


    squeak¡­


    the moment the drone landed, he stepped on the brakes.


    even so, the entire drone glided eight to nine meters forward before it completely stopped.


    ¡°my hands are a little rusty. this landing is really a bit of a drag.¡±


    the landing speed was a little too fast. if it weren¡¯t for the timely braking, the plane would have crashed.


    however, after this flight, his exp had reached 1772 points.


    according to the experience gain rate, he would be able to calculate the number of points he obtained.


    after another seven or eight flights, the drone would be able to upgrade again.


    it was just that the fuel was a little expensive.


    the gas cost a few hundred yuan for each trip.


    if he wanted to upgrade it, he would need to burn at least a few thousand dollars worth of fuel.


    just thinking about it made his heart ache a little.


    he hoped that the reward for helping him capture the wanted criminals would be enough to make up for the gas money.


    forget it.


    he didn¡¯t want to think about it anymore.


    looking at the increasingly heavy rain, tang rui hurriedly packed up his things and went home.

 Chapter 9

    the paper airplane hovered in the air


    ¡°are you free on the 13th?¡±


    on the way home, tang rui received a call from his classmate zhou tao.


    they were like father and son in the same dormitory, and their relationship was excellent.


    ¡°if you¡¯re married, you have time. if you¡¯re not married, you don¡¯t have time.¡±


    tang rui replied afterward.


    ¡°get lost¡­ you never wanted to get married. how could he get married?¡±


    ¡°haha.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s not talk about this. next saturday, which is the 13th, our alma mater¡¯s aeromodelling club and china southern¡¯s aeromodelling club will jointly organize an event.


    china southern airlines applied for airspace at our alma mater¡¯s venue. it¡¯s a no-limits, fly-as-you-please session. our graduates can also participate. are you going?¡±


    there was such a good thing?


    he was worried that there was no place to test the various functions of the drone.


    today¡¯s test flight was only to test the electro-optical system.


    as for the drone¡¯s maximum altitude, maximum speed, stall speed, climb rate, and other performance parameters, there was no way to test it.


    ¡°go, where is the location?¡±


    ¡°over at the immortal grove purple gold academy.¡±


    ¡°i understand. kneels.¡±


    ¡°get lost.¡±


    after hanging up the phone, tang rui still had a smile on his face.


    although the two of them were very close, they didn¡¯t usually communicate much.


    after all, everyone had graduated.


    each had their own matters.


    he opened his own online store and engaged in self-media. it was still considered easy and free.


    people like zhou tao, who didn¡¯t come from a local family but chose to stay in jinling, were the most hard-pressed.


    let alone the fact that work was extremely tiring; there would be little money left after paying the rent every month.


    not to mention that he still needed to eat, drink, shop, and occasionally go out to relax.


    it was good enough that he could earn enough. savings were out of the question.


    everyone was usually busy with their own lives. only when they were in a bad mood and had too much negative energy accumulated in their hearts would they call for help and go for a drink.


    under normal circumstances, tang rui would play the role of sprinkling salt on the other party¡¯s wounds.


    to use his words to describe the inner turmoil of the great¡­ this was called fighting poison with poison.


    although he would be forced to drink in the end, he was still very happy to have a venomous tongue.


    back in the neighborhood.


    after parking the car, she laboriously carried the aircraft model upstairs.


    the first thing tang rui did after returning home was not pack his things but shower.


    he was drenched in the rain.


    he was sweating again.


    her whole body was sticky and uncomfortable.


    ten minutes later.


    having just showered, tang rui sat on the chair with a towel draped over his shoulders. he crossed his legs and sipped the iced coke in his hand.


    he finished half a bottle in one go.


    burp!


    it felt good.


    however, his mood immediately turned sour when he saw the paper airplanes all over the ground.


    ¡°what should we do with these?¡±


    throwing them away would be a waste.


    he didn¡¯t want to throw them away. there was no place to put it.


    paper airplanes couldn¡¯t be sold. at most, they could only be sold as waste paper.


    wait a minute¡­


    who said it couldn¡¯t be sold?


    tang rui picked up a paper airplane at his feet and looked at the system panel on it.


    [item: paper airplane]


    [experience: 0/20]


    [origin: 0]


    there was only very little exp needed for him to level up. he only needed 20.


    he wanted to test the effects of the upgrade first.


    ¡°hah¡­¡±


    he blew on the nose of the paper airplane and threw it out.


    the paper airplane flew steadily in the air, its trajectory drawing a straight line in the air.


    ding!


    the paper plane crashed into the mirror of the shoe cabinet and landed on the ground.


    tang rui got up, ran to the shoe cabinet, and picked up the paper airplane on the ground.


    [item: paper airplane]


    [experience: 6/20]


    [origin: 0]


    he gained 6 experience points in one go, and he could level up after three or four flights.


    there was nothing much to say.


    he continued.


    with a light toss, the paper airplane flew out again.


    this time, it might have been due to the collision of the nose, causing the flight path to be a little crooked, but it did not affect anything.


    he picked up the paper airplane again.


    this flight added 7 experience points. not bad.


    whoosh¡­


    after two more flights, the paper airplane gained 5 more experience points, reaching the level requirement.


    tang rui directly clicked to upgrade.


    swoosh!


    a faint light flashed.


    the paper airplane was upgraded.


    [item: stable paper airplane +1]


    [experience: 5/40]


    [origin: 0]


    he picked up the paper airplane and looked at it carefully. it didn¡¯t seem to have changed, but it seemed to have changed a little.


    he really couldn¡¯t tell exactly what had changed.


    the word ¡°stable¡± appeared on the system panel.


    after tang rui frowned, he threw out the paper airplane again.


    he wanted to see the effects of the paper airplane after it was upgraded.


    whoosh¡­


    the paper plane drew a standard horizontal line in the air and flew straight towards the window.


    it didn¡¯t seem to have changed much.


    the paper airplane from before was also flying in this manner.


    just as he was feeling a little disappointed, a gust of wind suddenly blew in through the window.


    the paper airplane that was flying toward the window suddenly stopped at this moment and slowly retreated.


    f*ck!


    tang rui was dumbfounded.


    as he stared in shock, the paper airplane slowly flew backward and stopped after rising ten centimeters. it hovered steadily in the air.


    ten seconds passed.


    the wind blowing in through the window decreased.


    the paper plane that was hovering in the air flew forward again. as it flew, it slowly descended.


    however, before the paper plane landed, a gust of wind blew in through the window.


    following this wind, the paper plane slowly retreated and rose again, finally hovering in the air.


    the corners of tang rui¡¯s mouth twitched unconsciously.


    was this magic?


    that¡¯s right.


    this was a spell unique to the field of aerodynamics.


    at this moment, tang rui already understood why the paper airplane would appear to reverse, rise, and hover.


    theoretically speaking, in order to make the paper airplane achieve such an effect, one had to first ensure one thing.


    that was the folded paper airplane. the two sides of the central axis were completely balanced by gravity.


    in other words, the weight on the left and right sides of the central axis was absolutely balanced and completely identical.


    furthermore, the weight, shape, and angle of inclination of the wings had to be the same.


    secondly was the center of gravity.


    he folded a canard plane. normally, the center of gravity of a canard plane was between the canard and the wings.


    but the problem was that this was a paper plane.


    its center of gravity was at the nose of the plane, very close to the front.


    as everyone knew, the closer the center of gravity of the plane was to the front, the more stable it was, and the easier it was to fly in a straight line.


    in such a situation, the balance would be perfect, where the center of gravity was in the front. there would be the same amount of lift on both wings. the body of the plane would be in line with the ultra-lightweight of the paper plane itself.


    all of this added up to a perfect balance between lift, drag, and gravity.


    that was why the paper airplane could hover in the air.


    tang rui picked up a paper airplane that he had folded himself and hadn¡¯t been upgraded by the system, and threw it toward the window.


    whoosh¡­


    at first, the paper plane could still draw a straight line, but as it approached the window, it immediately began to deviate from the direction of the wind blowing in through the window and finally hit the wall.


    he was not surprised by this situation.


    paper airplanes that had not been optimized by the system panel could not reach that ideal state.


    after all, it was handmade.


    it was impossible to achieve a perfect balance.


    after a while.


    the wind blowing in through the window stopped.


    the paper airplane hovering in the air also slowly glided down.


    tang rui walked over and picked up the paper airplane.


    [item: stable paper airplane +1]


    [experience: 58/40 (upgradeable)]


    [origin: 0]


    he didn¡¯t expect that this wind would not only let him discover the awesomeness of the paper airplane but also filled up his experience points.


    there was nothing to hesitate about.


    he directly clicked on the upgrade button.


    swoosh!


    a faint light flashed.


    the shape of the paper plane had become more in line with the air dynamics. there were even two gaps at the tail. together with the curvature of the wings, it even became two horizontal tails.


    [item: stable paper airplane +2]


    [experience: 18/? (cannot be upgraded)]


    [origin: 0]


    tang rui finished looking at the upgraded panel and found that the paper airplane could no longer continue upgrading.


    there was nothing wrong with thinking about it.


    after all, it was just a paper airplane. the first upgrade optimized the overall structure, and the second adjustment adjusted the body shape.


    without strengthening it, there was no room for improvement.


    as for strengthened paper airplanes?


    it was impossible.


    source points were still very precious, he could not waste precious source points on paper planes.


    the paper airplane in front of him was stunning enough.


    tang rui picked up a few paper airplanes that hadn¡¯t leveled up from the ground and threw them toward the window.


    he planned to get a few more upgraded paper airplanes and then shoot a video of the paper airplane hovering in the air.


    even if the videos were fake, many people would still like to watch them.


    needless to say, he was telling the truth.


    when the time came, he would upload the video and put the paper airplane on the shelf. there would probably be many people who would buy it.

 Chapter 10

    paper airplanes are popular


    a few minutes later.


    tang rui upgraded more than ten paper airplanes.


    these were enough for him to shoot a short video.


    however, the wind outside the window was gusty.


    it wasn¡¯t a suitable condition to shoot the video he wanted.


    therefore, he turned on the 2-horsepower air conditioner in the living room and adjusted the fan to the maximum.


    ¡°done.¡±


    tang rui took out his phone, placed it on the stand, adjusted the direction, and pressed the record button.


    because it was a short video, he wasted no time talking to the screen. he picked up the upgraded paper airplane and threw it at the air conditioner.


    whoosh.


    the airplane flew straight toward the air conditioner.


    when it was about two meters away from the air conditioner, it slowed down.


    then, it swayed in the air twice before hovering steadily in the air.


    then¡­


    tang rui continued to throw out more than ten paper airplanes.


    some were suspended in midair, while some were thrown at different angles, causing them to crash instead of aiming at the air conditioner vent.


    there was even an in-air collision that resulted in both paper airplanes falling at the same time.


    but no matter what, the short three-minute video was already shocking enough.


    he didn¡¯t even need to use a computer to edit it later. he used the software that came with the website and added some subtitles.


    ¡°there¡¯s the same paper airplane in the window.¡±


    this was the caption he added to the video.


    after that, he uploaded the video to wechat.


    at the same time, two kinds of paper airplanes were displayed in the display window.


    one was a paper airplane that was upgraded once and sold for five yuan.


    the other was a paper airplane that could be upgraded twice. the price was ten yuan.


    it was hard to say if he could sell it.


    after all, this price was indeed a little too high.


    however, this was something that the system had upgraded. if it was too cheap, it would be a little unfair to the system interface.


    ¡°i don¡¯t care. if i can sell it, then sell it. if i can¡¯t sell it, then forget it.¡±


    tang rui muted his phone, turned off the air conditioner in the living room, and went back to his room to sleep.


    ¡­


    ¡°impossible, absolutely impossible.¡±


    ¡°you lied to me again. if i hadn¡¯t received nine years of compulsory education, i would have been fooled again.¡±


    ¡°thin iron wire? some kind of tape? fishing line?¡±


    ¡°downloading the video. will analyze it frame by frame to find the flaws.¡±


    ¡°as we all know, videos can¡¯t be modified, so this must be real.¡±


    ¡°selling a paper airplane for ten yuan? you must be crazy.¡±


    the vast majority of netizens did not approve of the hovering paper airplane.


    they all felt that this was a scam.


    it was the same as the previous video, where the paper airplane was fixed between two electric fans with a fishing line.


    of course.


    because the video that tang rui sent up wasn¡¯t edited.


    moreover, he had thrown the paper airplane from his hand. it was more difficult to fake it, so some people were still skeptical.


    however, the fact that the paper airplane was hovering in the air was too unbelievable.


    therefore, everyone started to find someone to verify the authenticity of the video.


    among them, yan bojun was the one that the netizens looked for the most.


    ¡°why are there so many people sending messages? did something big happen again?¡±


    yan bojun, who was about to sleep, saw that countless people had tagged him backstage. he quickly clicked on the video link.


    three minutes later.


    yan bojun was dumbfounded when he saw the video being played repeatedly.


    good heavens.


    this paper airplane.


    how could a person fold such an airplane?


    even a grade-8 worker wouldn¡¯t be able to.


    gravity and lift perfectly offset each other, and the two forces were absolutely balanced.


    this was too awesome.


    although, in theory, paper airplanes that could hover existed, in reality, no one could fold such paper airplanes.


    frowning, yan bojun downloaded the video and watched it frame by frame.


    the video that tang rui uploaded was completely unedited. it was very easy to judge the authenticity of the video.


    after reading it, yan bojun had an idea.


    he took out his phone and started making a video.


    ¡°i was about to go to bed when a bunch of people tagged me backstage and asked me to watch a video.


    this was the original video. the blogger called fish pond threw the paper airplane at the air conditioner.


    the paper plane flew steadily and hovered in the air two meters away from the air conditioner.


    then, he continued to throw paper airplanes at the air conditioner. some succeeded, some failed, and some crashed into the hovering paper airplane.


    i downloaded this video. the blogger didn¡¯t edit the video at all, and i didn¡¯t find any traces of special effects.


    basically, there was no problem with this video.


    since there was nothing wrong with the video, how did the paper airplane in the video hover in the air?


    first of all, we need to know why paper airplanes can glide in the air. this involves¡­


    i¡¯ve already placed an order for the paper airplane. after it arrives, i¡¯ll test it out myself.


    do you understand?¡±


    yan bojun explained the scientific theories in a very fast manner.


    he naturally understood what he understood.


    those who didn¡¯t, however, wouldn¡¯t understand even after watching his video.


    after recording the video, yan bojun began editing the video and added subtitles, listing the corresponding formulas.


    after he was done, he uploaded it directly.


    along with this video of his being uploaded, it proved that tang rui¡¯s video was real.


    this caused the video of the paper airplane to go viral in an instant.


    he had thought it was a scam.


    no one cared.


    now, after listening to his explanation, she realized how difficult it was to fold such a paper airplane.


    what else was there to say?


    like.


    collection.


    it was forwarded.


    more and more people saw this video, and it became more and more popular. naturally, it became a trending topic.


    then, he couldn¡¯t suppress it anymore.


    the data started to soar.


    it could be said that almost all the people who were still playing the game at this time had seen this video.


    of course, not everyone believed it, and there was controversy.


    tang rui¡¯s video was both explosive and controversial. it was unsurprising that it¡¯d become popular.


    at the same time, the paper airplanes he put on the shelves were also selling like hotcakes.


    after all, five or ten yuan was not much, and buying a paper airplane that could hover seemed like a good deal.


    even if it couldn¡¯t hover in the air, it could still be returned.


    therefore, the 500 paper airplanes that he put on the shelves were rapidly decreasing.


    ¡­


    the next day.


    when tang rui got up, it was already almost nine o¡¯clock.


    she slept until she woke up naturally, and all the fatigue in her body disappeared.


    it was comfortable.


    out of habit, she picked up the phone on the bedside table.


    hmm?


    99+


    where did he get so much information?


    he clicked on wechat to take a look.


    good heavens.


    so many private messages.


    tang rui was stunned for a moment and clicked open these private messages to take a look at the contents.


    paper planes were popular?


    he opened the window.


    the 500 fake paper airplanes that he put on the shelves before he went to bed yesterday had already been sold out.


    upon waking up, he had earned 3000 yuan.


    the surprise came too suddenly, making him a little uncomfortable.


    in fact, these paper airplanes weren¡¯t even enough to sell.


    many private messages told him to continue posting paper airplanes.


    he thought about the profits of the paper airplane.


    tang rui even wanted to sing out loud to express the joy in his heart.

 Chapter 11

    creating your own cheat


    ¡°you deserve it, for being greedy and having cheap hands!¡±


    tang rui, who had finished his breakfast, sat in front of his work desk, gnashing his teeth as he folded the paper airplane.


    the main reason was that he was too greedy.


    during breakfast, he put another 1000 paper airplanes on the shelves.


    in the end, those were instantly killed by the netizens.


    1000 paper airplanes were sold out in an instant.


    he was still very happy during breakfast.


    200 ten-yuan paper airplanes and 800 five-yuan paper airplanes.


    this time, he earned 6000 yuan. the cost was negligible.


    however, after he finished his breakfast.


    when he returned home and started folding the plane, all the good things turned into pain.


    1000 paper airplanes.


    how long would that take?


    needless to say, he had to upgrade the paper airplane and package it for delivery.


    just dealing with orders alone was a headache in itself.


    thinking about the workload involved, he felt uncomfortable.


    this was really his hard-earned money, the kind that would make his hands burn.


    fortunately, the origami plane could obtain the origin point.


    otherwise, he really wouldn¡¯t do this business. at most, he would sell the paper airplane he folded yesterday and quit.


    but for the origin point.


    in addition, he could also earn a little money.


    no matter how hard it was, he had to persevere.


    but this time, he had learned his lesson.


    the paper airplane was a bluff.


    not to mention flying in a straight line, there was a high chance that it would crash if it was thrown out.


    some of these even had wings of different lengths.


    anyway, there was the system¡¯s upgrade panel.


    he could level up after throwing it twice.


    at that time, no matter how many flaws there were, they would be optimized by the system.


    ness!


    even so, he only managed to fold 1000 paper airplanes by 4 pm.


    after contacting the delivery man, he picked up the paper airplane and began to throw it around the room to upgrade it.


    ¡°congratulations, brother rui. paper airplanes are selling so well.¡±


    after the delivery boy came to the door, he smiled and congratulated tang rui.


    ¡°thank you.¡±


    tang rui gave a smile that was in line with society¡¯s expectations and reluctantly spat a word of thanks.


    then, the two of them began to sort out the orders, print the barcodes, and package them.


    one of them would be busy until seven in the evening before finishing all the orders.


    fortunately, there was only one item, and it was very light.


    otherwise, who knew how long he would be busy?


    when everything was done, tang rui threw himself onto the sofa, not wanting to move.


    he was too tired.


    he was too lazy to even eat dinner.


    after deducting the cost and delivery fee, the net profit for this batch of paper airplanes was only 5800 yuan.


    however, the biggest gain from this batch was not how much he earned but the 10 origin points on the system interface.


    with these points, he could upgrade the drone again.


    however, he did not do so.


    this was because they could still be upgraded normally and had not reached a bottleneck.


    it would be a waste to upgrade it now.


    there was another reason.


    that was, if he upgraded it again, the level of the various equipment on the drone would exceed the current level of human technology.


    he could still explain the drone in front of him.


    if it were upgraded again¡­


    just the source of the materials and equipment would be hard to explain.


    actually, he was already having a headache.


    it felt great when he was upgrading it.


    it felt even better when it flew.


    however, when it came to explaining.


    he felt uncomfortable.


    how did the drone¡¯s electro-optical system work? how could it take such a clear image?


    how did you write the avionic system? how was the entire control system developed?


    what kind of machines were needed to make such a powerful turbine engine? how could it have such precision?


    explanations.


    there was no way to explain.


    at the level he was at, there was no way he could build such a powerful drone.


    in order to deal with the situation, tang rui decided to make a cheat for himself, and these 10 source points would be used to upgrade the cheat equipment.


    as for what kind of cheat it was.


    his initial idea was to use a knowledge and skill infusion device.


    it sounded very high-class.


    to put it bluntly, it was an advanced learning machine.


    this was not a joke.


    he thought about it seriously.


    it was similar to the system panel that could add equipment points to itself. he definitely couldn¡¯t do that.


    just the big luo characteristic on the system interface alone was not something he could create.


    therefore, it was better to make a simpler one.


    when a person was sleeping, their brain would emit all kinds of brainwaves.


    for example, the alpha wave, the beta wave, and the beta wave. these brainwaves could actually be read.


    however, the current human understanding of the brain was not at the level of deciphering these brainwaves.


    in addition, many laboratories were currently researching devices that used brainwaves to control computers. there were actually many open-source brainwave reading system codes on the internet.


    with these things.


    he could totally assemble a brainwave reading and input device by himself.


    although it was definitely useless.


    however, as long as he built one, he could use the system interface to improve it.


    after a few upgrades and enhancements, it would definitely be effective.


    at that time, he would be able to enjoy the feeling of knowledge flowing into his brain while he was asleep.


    just thinking about it made him happy.


    in the future, the system interface would not be discovered in order to live a good life.


    tang rui gritted his teeth, and with a steel-like will, he defeated laziness and exhaustion and climbed up from the sofa.


    after casually eating two pieces of compressed biscuits and drinking a glass of water, he began to work.


    such equipment was actually rather simple to make. it was just a single chip and a memory stick, a transmitter, a receiver, and a shell.


    was it that difficult to build this thing?


    not at all.


    he had learned a lot during his four years in university.


    able to program, know how to bond circuit boards, and be proficient in using 2d drawing and 3d modeling software.


    although he was not good at everything, it was not difficult for him to make small things.


    he came to the workbench.


    tang rui took out a circuit board and started working.


    he had all the accessories at home.


    even if it didn¡¯t, it could be removed from other electronic devices.


    without looking at the actual effect of the equipment, his production speed was very fast.


    in less than two hours.


    a minimalist and wasteland-style knowledge and skill infusion device was completed.


    that industrial rawness, though.


    how should he put it?


    even dogs would despise it.


    but tang rui didn¡¯t care. he looked at the system panel, the corners of his mouth curling up.


    [item: damaged knowledge and skill imbuing equipment]


    [experience: 0/300]


    [origin points: 10 (can be upgraded)]


    this time.


    tang rui did not wait for the equipment to upgrade but directly chose to upgrade the equipment.


    [upgraded shell-1 origin point]


    [enhanced hardware-1 origin point.]


    [upgraded software-1 point.]


    he only spent 3 origin points to complete the upgrade of the entire equipment.

 Chapter 12

    subconscious learning in dreams


    [item: knowledge and skill imbuing equipment]


    [experience: 0/1200]


    [enhancement: external, hardware, software]


    [origin point: 7 (can be strengthened)]


    after the enhancement, the entire equipment changed greatly, and the data on the system panel was also different.


    the experience points required to upgrade the light was multiplied several times.


    this was nothing.


    this equipment can be used after the upgrade.


    the system interface was no longer damaged.


    ¡°why does it look like an eye mask?¡±


    tang rui held the equipment in his hand and felt a little strange.


    the minimalist shell that he had previously created was actually a layer of plastic wrapped around the circuit board.


    however, according to his thoughts, this device should be like the legendary virtual gaming helmet, worn directly on the head.


    however, it had been strengthened by the system.


    the equipment did not turn into a helmet but an eye mask.


    it was just that this blindfold was a little big.


    it could even wrap around the ears, making it look a little strange.


    forget it.


    it didn¡¯t matter what the style was as long as it was useful.


    tang rui was no longer bothered about the design problem. he connected the data lines and began to inject the source code of the entire avionics software of the drone.


    in less than two minutes.


    the entire source code was transmitted.


    he thought about it and saved all the study materials he had prepared last year.


    he had gotten this information from his senior last year when he was preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination, but he had no use for it later.


    it was a good time to save these materials and study them while sleeping.


    ¡°i¡¯ll save these for now. we¡¯ll talk about it after i finish learning.¡±


    after tang rui finished all this, he couldn¡¯t wait to lie down on the bed, put on the equipment, and get ready to sleep.


    he wanted to test the effect of this equipment.


    as the equipment was turned on.


    he quickly fell into a deep sleep.


    at this moment.


    the sensor detected the changes in his brainwaves, and the knowledge data was converted into electromagnetic signals that could be read by the brain. under the effect of the transmitter, it was guided into his brain.


    tang rui, who was in a deep sleep, had a dream in a daze.


    in the dream.


    he was a programmer and one who enjoyed good fortune.


    he sat in front of the computer and kept writing code.


    sometimes, it was too tiring.


    when he felt like he was about to collapse, the company would always give him two days off to rest and go shopping.


    when he calmed down, they would call him back to work and continue to enjoy his blessings.


    just like that, after an unknown period of time, the drone system project that he had assigned was finally completed.


    just as he was about to go on a vacation and relax.


    the company said that they had signed him up for a training class and asked him to study for a while before taking the postgraduate entrance examination.


    crap!


    at that moment, he collapsed.


    ¡°f*ck!¡± tang rui immediately cursed the moment he woke up.


    this nightmare was too terrifying.


    it was even scarier than dreaming of demons and ghosts.


    he removed the equipment.


    he looked at the sunlight that was revealed through the thin slits of the curtains and suddenly felt a little dazed.


    it was like having a hangover and half dead.


    he raised his hand and scratched his hair.


    suck!


    his scalp felt as if it had been electrocuted. the place where his fingers touched felt numb.


    his scalp went numb.


    what the hell was going on? was the equipment leaking electricity?


    or was this a side effect of using the equipment?


    he got up.


    he stretched his body and did a few calculations in his mind.


    there was nothing wrong with it.


    his body was fine, and there were no instances where his brain could not control his body. his brain was also functioning normally.


    however, his scalp felt a little numb.


    nothing serious.


    he turned around and picked up the equipment to check the data on the system panel.


    [item: knowledge and skill imbuing equipment]


    [exp: 10638/1200 (upgradeable)]


    [enhancement: external,, hardware, software]


    [origin point: 7 (can be upgraded)]


    he had actually accumulated so many experience points in one night. there was nothing else to say.


    upgrade!


    swoosh!


    a faint light flashed.


    there weren¡¯t many changes to the equipment as a whole, but the external structure was more in line with the ergonomic design.


    he tried to put on the device. it was much more comfortable. it fit his face very well, and there was no pressure.


    very good. this optimization wasn¡¯t bad.


    he continued to level up.


    this upgrade cost him 2600 experience points.


    however, there were no changes to the equipment¡¯s exterior after this upgrade.


    as for the internal changes, he didn¡¯t care, nor did he open it to take a look.


    he had spent 3800 exp to level up twice, so he was left with 6838 exp. the next level up required only 5600 exp.


    he continued to level up.


    swoosh!


    a blue light flashed.


    equipment upgrade complete.


    [item: high-efficiency subconscious learning equipment +3]


    [experience: 1238/11500]


    [enhancement: external, hardware, software]


    [origin point: 7 (can be strengthened)]


    this time, the equipment had changed greatly. it had become thinner and lighter.


    it had gone from nearly two centimeters thick to eight millimeters now.


    what¡¯s the big deal?


    the changes in the data on the system interface were the most shocking.


    even the device¡¯s name had been changed to become a subconscious learning device.


    the key was leveling up. even if he leveled up three times in a row, he wasn¡¯t even close to the limit. he could still continue leveling up.


    unfortunately, there were no more experience points.


    tang rui smacked his lips, a little unsatisfied.


    at the same time, he also wanted to test the effects of the equipment upgrade.


    but thinking about it, he felt his scalp tingle and decided against it.


    he put down the equipment.


    he washed up, changed his clothes, and ordered takeout along the way.


    he didn¡¯t want to go out for breakfast.


    because he could not help but want to know the results of last night¡¯s learning.


    he sat in front of the computer.


    he opened the drone¡¯s source code and began to read it line by line.


    originally, he could understand these codes, but that was all he could understand.


    how should he put it?


    it was like the answer to a profound mathematical problem.


    he could understand every single character in the answer, but he did not know what it meant when he connected them together.


    but it was different now.


    he looked at the lines of code, and his memories returned.


    it was like a knowledge point that you had already mastered, but you had not used it for a long time and became a little rusty.


    with the recovery of these memories, you will soon regain your knowledge in this area.


    tang rui¡¯s current situation was like this.


    in his eyes, these lines of code were written by him.


    now that he picked it up again, he would soon understand the meaning behind it.


    how should i describe this feeling


    it felt great.


    other than feeling a little numb on his scalp, everything else felt great.


    unknowingly.


    tang rui looked at the code and was fascinated.


    it was not until the delivery man knocked on the door of his house that he woke up.


    it was very uncomfortable.


    trash breakfast¡­ disruption amid studies.


    he quickly finished his breakfast and sat in front of the computer to read the code.


    from morning to noon, it was a total of five hours.


    only then did he finish reading the entire code of the drone¡¯s avionic systems.


    he benefited greatly from it.


    especially some of the algorithms, which made him even more excited.


    it could be said that he had now completely mastered the knowledge of the drone system.


    if anyone were to ask him, he could answer them with a clear and logical explanation.

 Chapter 13

    the disadvantage of too sharp an image


    after lunch.


    tang rui rested for a while, then put on the equipment and went to take an afternoon nap.


    after all, the feeling of knowledge flowing into his brain was simply too satisfying.


    at the same time, he also wanted to know if there would be any side effects after upgrading the equipment.


    it would be very uncomfortable if his scalp went numb every morning.


    he turned on the equipment.


    the electromagnetic waves that helped with sleep began to emit.


    tang rui fell asleep within a minute.


    in the dream, he returned to his senior year.


    he had apparently made up his mind to take the postgraduate entrance examination and studied hard every day.


    he didn¡¯t know if it was because his brain had been enlightened or if his hard work had paid off.


    he was a fast learner.


    he could remember a lot of information after reading it once.


    this kind of happy learning experience made him unable to stop.


    after an unknown period of time, he finally finished learning all the materials for the postgraduate entrance examination.


    at this moment, he woke up from his dream.


    he removed the equipment.


    tang rui lay on the bed, his eyes looking at the ceiling in confusion.


    the dream this time was very real.


    he could still recall some scenes from his dream.


    he could even recite the materials for the postgraduate entrance examination without thinking carefully.


    he raised his hand to touch his hair.


    huh?


    he didn¡¯t feel anything.


    his scalp didn¡¯t go numb.


    it seemed that after leveling up three times, the side effects had disappeared. he no longer had to worry about his scalp going numb.


    this was very nice.


    however, when he came back to his senses, he realized that the room was pitch-black. only the silver-white moonlight shone in through the window. he felt terrible.


    he picked up his phone and looked at it.


    good heavens.


    it was already 8:30 pm.


    in other words, this time, he slept for six and a half hours.


    he slept from afternoon to night.


    ¡°looks like i still have to use it at night. if i use it during the day, it¡¯ll be too much of a waste of time.¡±


    tang rui also did not expect to sleep for such a long time.


    therefore, he made up his mind to only use the subconscious learning device at night in the future.


    he got up.


    he washed his face.


    he picked up a compressed biscuit and sat in front of the computer. he looked up information while eating.


    ¡°is it so expensive to download these theses now?¡±


    tang rui was prepared to download some papers on image processing to learn. in the end, he went to hownet, and the price almost scared him to death.


    when he was in school, he didn¡¯t have to spend money to go online.


    now that he had graduated, he realized he now looked down on the thesis.


    this was f*cking annoying.


    hownet is awesome. i can go to arxiv to take a look.


    back then, he had also wanted to be a top student.


    after all, he was still a young player. everyone had experienced the hot-blooded state of the game.


    however, in reality, most of the time, everyone was in a state of waiting for death.


    therefore, he had also registered an arxiv account but never used it.


    it was his fault for not being able to pass the english test.


    basic english was definitely enough, but to fully understand the thesis on arxiv, he was still lacking.


    it was hard to read.


    he didn¡¯t have to worry about this now. it was just english. he just had to memorize all the words.


    downloading the chinese-english translation dictionary.


    to download the english professional vocabulary of each subject.


    downloading the english slang vocabulary.


    after spending more than an hour, he downloaded three types of study materials.


    after he finished learning the vocabulary in these materials, he should be able to read the english thesis without any problems.


    he looked at the time.


    it was past 9:50, but it wasn¡¯t even ten yet.


    continue sleeping?


    no way.


    although it was fun to sleep and study, he couldn¡¯t sleep like this forever.


    tang rui thought about it and decided to fly the drone to speed up the upgrade speed of the drone.


    anyway, he had enough sleep in the afternoon, so he could sleep later today.


    thinking of this¡­


    he took out his suitcase, put all the equipment in it, and then dragged the drone downstairs.


    it was still the familiar old mountain forest observation platform. after all, this place was relatively hidden.


    but this time, he bought three small barrels of kerosene.


    a total of 120 liters.


    this kerosene was enough for the drone to fly for four hours.


    on the observation platform, tang rui put all the equipment on the table and filled the drone with fuel.


    after confirming that there were no problems, he increased the throttle, released the brakes, and pulled up the control stick.


    along with the whistling sound of the turbine engine, the drone¡¯s tail drew two brilliant flame trails as it flew rapidly into the sky.


    no one flew over the mountains in front of him, and he flew towards the direction of the yangtze river.


    he wasn¡¯t planning to fly in the old mountain forest today. it was boring.


    in the forest, many of the drone¡¯s functions could not be tested.


    last time, although he used the drone to help the police capture the wanted criminal, the functions he used were the most basic.


    it didn¡¯t show the true ability of the drone at all.


    but today was different.


    he had already figured out the entire system of the drone.


    he knew exactly what functions the drone had and how to use them.


    crack!


    when the drone entered the top of the national highway, he immediately typed on the keyboard.


    ¡°activating dynamic target scanning function.¡±


    the wide-angle camera was turned on, and the entire area below the drone was captured.


    five seconds later, all the moving targets were identified by the system.


    then, a series of markings appeared on the screen.


    these markings included pedestrians on the roadside, vehicles on the road, and wild cats in the woods.


    tang rui clicked on the vehicle mark.


    swoosh!


    the other types of markings disappeared, and all the vehicles on the road were locked on again.


    the high-zoom camera was activated and started to take pictures of the car.


    in less than three seconds, the photos of the cars appeared on the computer screen.


    he clicked on the logo of one of the cars.


    swoosh!


    many photos appeared on the screen.


    these photos included the whole vehicle, a clear image of the license plate, a magnified photo of the special logo on the car¡¯s body, and even a high-definition picture of the vehicle.


    eh?


    why was the driver¡¯s hand on the passenger¡¯s thigh?


    could it be a kidnapping?


    no way.


    he had to take a good look.


    tang rui clicked on the target lock, then activated the final mode.


    the drone immediately adjusted its direction and caught up with the car. it then began to scan the car from all angles.


    a minute later.


    tang rui already knew the person in the passenger seat of this car like the back of his hand. even the letters printed on the balenciaga stockings on her legs were clear.


    was it a kidnapping?


    it wasn¡¯t.


    it was the person in the passenger seat who had hooked up with a rich guy.


    don¡¯t ask him how he knew.


    the photo clearly displayed the contents of the wechat message sent by the passenger.


    it was meaningless.


    he exited the locked tracking mode.


    open the hidden terrain search mode of the¡­


    eh?


    why were there two human-shaped infrared models stacked together in the forest on the bank of the yangtze river?


    was this kidnapping or murder?


    he flew over to take a look.


    one minute.


    the drone turned around and accelerated away from the bank of the yangtze river.


    tang rui rubbed his eyes.


    he had no choice.


    the scene he saw just now was a little painful to the eyes.


    damn it.


    it was actually two men.


    sometimes, taking too sharp a photo wasn¡¯t a good thing.

 Chapter 14

    other, let¡¯s go on a blind date


    1 am.


    tang rui landed the drone on the observation deck.


    the flight lasted for three and a half hours.


    during this period, he also added fuel three times.


    tang rui tested most of the functions of the drone.


    at the same time, she also took a lot of photos.


    all are the beautiful night scenery of jinling.


    after putting away the drone, tang rui looked at the experience points on the system panel and was very satisfied.


    [item: exquisite fixed-wing drone +3]


    [exp: 7156/12000]


    [enhancements: body, avionics, engine, energy]


    [origin: 7]


    after more than three hours, he had accumulated more than 5400 experience points.


    adding on the original 1700 exp, his total exp had reached 7156.


    if they continued to fly for more than three hours tomorrow night, the drone would be upgraded.


    he packed his things.


    it was time to home and sleep.


    tang rui hummed a tune as he drove home in satisfaction.


    ¡­


    the next day.


    tang rui woke up, took off the device on his head, and reached out to touch the bedside table.


    he picked up his phone and looked at it.


    there were more than 30 messages and 8 missed calls.


    what was going on?


    could a sugar daddy be looking for him for a video?


    he opened wechat.


    good heavens.


    it wasn¡¯t a message from some sugar daddy, but the two little demons.


    the missed call was also from the two of them.


    he had a headache.


    tang rui helplessly put down his phone.


    why was there such a reaction?


    if you had two sisters, you would have the same reaction.


    he had two younger sisters, zhou ziqi and tang yue.


    they were his half-sisters.


    when he was in elementary school, his parents divorced.


    there was no melodramatic plot.


    it simply meant that the relationship between the two sides had broken down.


    when he was young, he didn¡¯t really understand why the two divorced just like that.


    however, when he grew up, he understood that his parents ¡®divorce was very normal.


    this was because both of their personalities were very strong.


    why did he say that?


    he still remembered one thing. when he was young, he had to buy an air conditioner at home.


    his mom wanted to buy energy-efficient ones, while his father wanted to buy a high-powered one.


    according to his mother, the cooling effect of the air conditioner was not bad, so buying an energy-saving one would save money.


    according to his father, the electricity bill was only a few dollars, and the quality of life was the most important.


    who was wrong?


    they were both right, but their life philosophy was different.


    however, the problem was that both of them insisted on their own ideas and had to make the other agree with them.


    this was a f*cking accident.


    for as long as he could remember, the two of them often quarreled over trivial matters.


    in the end, when he was in the second grade, the two of them filed for divorce.


    after the divorce, they both found their other halves and gave birth to a daughter at about the same time.


    that¡¯s right.


    it was his two younger sisters.


    although the two of them had started their own families and had children, they did not mistreat him.


    when he was young, he lived here for a while and there for a while. only in junior high school did he move in with his grandfather.


    therefore, he was very familiar with these two sisters. he had watched them grow up.


    then, because of him, they got to know each other and had a cordial relationship.


    there was no need to say anything else.


    tutor his sister, send her to cram school, and accompany her shopping.


    he had done a lot of these things after graduating from university.


    who asked him to be fine?


    when the two families had something to do, the first thing they thought of was him, an idle person.


    today was saturday, so neither of them had to go to school.


    it must have been one of them who suggested it, and then they agreed to come and look for him together.


    god!


    let me go.


    ¡°brother, open the door.¡±


    ¡°brother, open the door quickly.¡±


    just as tang rui was staring straight at the ceiling, feeling hopeless about life, the door was knocked.


    ¡°he¡¯s here.¡±


    she got up helplessly and opened the door for the two of them.


    ¡°brother, we specially brought you breakfast. are you happy?¡±


    zhou ziqi took out a bag of buns and said to tang rui.


    tang yue, who was beside him, was holding a cup of soy milk and looking at him with a smile.


    ¡°what do you want to do today?¡±


    tang rui wasn¡¯t in a happy mood at all. instead, he asked his question with a vigilant look.


    ¡°aww¡­ brother, can¡¯t you think of something better?¡±


    ¡°yes, we came to see you and help you clean your room.¡±


    the smiles on the two people¡¯s faces appeared incomparably ferocious and terrifying in tang rui¡¯s eyes.


    it was over.


    today, it was no longer a matter of whether he was bleeding. this was about cutting his main artery.


    bang!


    he closed the door.


    two beautiful girls in jk dragged the stiff tang rui back into the house.


    he placed the breakfast on the table and inserted the straw into the soy milk.


    ¡°brother, hurry up and eat. the buns will be cold soon.¡±


    ¡°brother, don¡¯t worry. we really don¡¯t need you to buy us anything today.¡±


    tang rui turned his head and glanced at them.


    yes.


    the smile on his face was still very sincere.


    but why did he feel so terrified?


    ¡°really? i don¡¯t believe it!¡±


    tang rui still felt that something was not right. there had to be some conspiracy.


    ¡°we swear.¡±


    ¡°we promise.¡±


    was it really that good?


    the sun had risen from the west today.


    forget it.


    he wanted to eat a full meal before he died. this was the first time he had eaten the breakfast they had bought for him.


    ignoring the taste of the food, this feeling alone was good enough.


    looking at tang rui wolfing down his breakfast, the two people quietly looked at each other and smiled at each other.


    he felt as if his scheme had succeeded.


    ¡°i¡¯m full. it¡¯s rare for me to eat the breakfast you prepared for me.


    tell me, as long as it¡¯s not too expensive, i¡¯ll arrange it for you.¡±


    tang rui leaned back on the chair and looked at his two younger sisters sitting on his left and right.


    ¡°what are you talking about? i really don¡¯t need you to buy anything.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right. you don¡¯t believe us at all.¡±


    the two of them said with dissatisfaction and grievance.


    ¡°alright, alright, alright¡­ i believe you. since you¡¯re fine, then play by yourself. i¡¯ll go wash up first.¡±


    after tang rui coaxed her perfunctorily, he ran to wash up.


    he started to wash up.


    on the other side, the two of them began to help him clean up.


    in fact, aside from the fact that the two of them always liked to trick him, his two younger sisters were quite good.


    not only did she know how to clean, but she also knew how to cook.


    when he came out after washing up, he saw one folding his blanket and the other sweeping the floor.


    crap!


    something big was about to happen.


    but what could he do? he was also in despair.


    the two worked for more than half an hour.


    after cleaning the house, she sat beside him again and grabbed his arms.


    he was here.


    what was about to come would always come.


    ¡°please begin your performance.¡±


    tang rui raised his eyebrows, indicating that the two people could make requests.


    ¡°brother, you¡¯re the only one at home. there¡¯s no one to cook for you or clean the house.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right. it¡¯s not just that. look at the clothes in your wardrobe. they¡¯re all from before. the styles are old, and no one bought you new ones.¡±


    ¡°also, it will be the new year in two to three months. you don¡¯t even have a girlfriend. aren¡¯t you afraid of being criticized?¡±


    his two half-sisters started to mock him.


    tang rui felt that something was wrong when he heard it.


    what kind of new tactic was this?


    ¡°speak in a language i can understand.¡±


    tang rui couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and stared at the two people as he asked.


    ¡°cough cough¡­ brother, mom has found you a girlfriend. go on a blind date later.¡±


    nanny?


    blind date?


    he had just graduated from university, and he was going on a blind date?


    was that some kind of joke?

 Chapter 15

    knowing where you¡¯d be buried at a glance


    two hours later.


    tang rui left the house dressed like a dog.


    in fact, he really wanted to escape, but he couldn¡¯t.


    zhou ziqi and tang yuanyue grabbed his arms from the left and right, holding him tightly.


    ¡°let¡¯s wait for a while. can i know what benefits mom has given you?¡± tang rui asked zhou ziqi.


    ¡°hehe¡­i can¡¯t.¡± zhou ziqi shook her head.


    but the smile on her face betrayed her.


    ¡°can i pay more?¡± tang rui asked, unwilling to give up.


    ¡°brother, i believe you will increase the money, but i don¡¯t believe you have it.¡±


    f*ck!


    it hurt.


    ¡°xiao yue, this has nothing to do with you, right? you won¡¯t get anything out of it, so why bother?


    ¡°why don¡¯t you help me? i¡¯ll arrange for you what you want to buy.¡±


    tang rui saw that zhou ziqi¡¯s side wasn¡¯t working, so he turned to look at tang yue.


    ¡°brother, actually, mrs. liu bought it for me too. it¡¯s just like ziqi¡¯s.¡± tang yue answered with a smile.


    how could she not be happy after selling her brother for a good price?


    ¡°brother, don¡¯t even think about bribing us. this time, our mother spent a lot. you can¡¯t afford it, so you¡¯d better come with us obediently.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right. it¡¯s just a matchmaking session. it¡¯s not like we¡¯re going to the execution ground. what¡¯s there to be afraid of?¡±


    tang rui took a deep breath.


    ¡°i want half.¡±


    what?


    both of them were dumbfounded.


    ¡°since you betrayed me, i don¡¯t have to worry about you.


    ¡°no matter what benefits you get this time, i want half of it.


    ¡°otherwise, i¡¯ll call mom and tell her that she doesn¡¯t need to bribe you. i¡¯ll listen to her arrangements.¡±


    ¡°brother, how could you do this?¡±


    ¡°are you still our dearest brother?¡±


    the two of them grabbed his arm and started acting cute.


    ¡°my dearest brother is to be sold?¡±


    tang rui curled his lips in displeasure.


    ¡°brother, just make a small sacrifice.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right. it¡¯s just a blind date. i¡¯m not asking you to do anything else.


    ¡°moreover, your date is a beauty.¡±


    ¡°really?¡±


    ¡°really, super beautiful.¡±


    ¡°yes, yes, yes. she¡¯s gorgeous!¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s go then.¡±


    tang rui stopped protesting. it was all the same to him. die if he did, and die if he didn¡¯t.


    since it was all arranged, there was no harm in going over to take a look.


    ¡°that¡¯s more like it. don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll help you.¡±


    ¡°we¡¯ll be your strongest wingmen. we¡¯ll definitely get you the beauty.¡±


    tang rui rolled his eyes and ignored them.


    very quickly, the three arrived at a western restaurant.


    it wasn¡¯t a particularly luxurious place, but the environment was very good.


    ¡°brother, over there, it is that young lady.¡±


    as soon as he entered the restaurant, tang yue gestured to him, indicating that the person at the table in the corner was his blind date.


    tang rui took a glance.


    good heavens.


    it was indeed beautiful.


    she had long, straight hair, a black chiffon dress, and fair skin.


    in particular, her face was not that of an internet celebrity. instead, she had the temperament of a classic beauty.


    if they were to die, the two of them would definitely be buried in a place with beautiful mountains and rivers. that would be in line with each other¡¯s temperament.


    it was just a glance.


    he had already thought of where to bury them after they died.


    ¡°brother, stop looking. hurry up and go over.¡±


    ¡°yes, brother. the other party¡¯s name is li shuyao. remember.¡±¡±


    zhou ziqi dragged tang rui inside.


    she hurriedly muttered, almost forgetting to tell him the name.


    at this moment, the other party also saw him and stood up from his seat.


    ¡°hello, i¡¯m tang rui. these are my sisters.¡±


    tang rui walked over and said.


    it wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to call her name, but he had forgotten.


    he didn¡¯t hear what tang yue said just now.


    ¡°hello, my name is li shuyao. ziqi, xiaoyue, we meet again.¡±


    li shuyao said politely and then greeted his two sisters with a smile.


    it was obvious.


    his two younger sisters knew the girl.


    after taking their seats.


    the three girls began to chat.


    he sat there in a daze.


    didn¡¯t they agree to be the strongest wingman?


    why did she forget about him the moment she turned around?


    he treated them well for nothing.


    ¡°sir, would you like to order something?¡±


    the waiter walked over and asked.


    ¡°what would you prefer?¡± after tang rui took the menu, he looked at li shuyao and asked.


    ¡°i don¡¯t have any taboos.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s good.¡±


    tang rui lowered his head and started to order.


    zhou ziqi and tang yue, who were sitting next to li shuyao, rolled their eyes speechlessly when they saw his reaction.


    ¡°sister shuyao, didn¡¯t you say you had to work overtime this week? why do you suddenly have time?¡±tang yue asked.


    ¡°after i¡¯m done with my work, i naturally don¡¯t have to work overtime.¡±


    ¡°are you usually very busy?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s alright. there are a lot of things to do, but i don¡¯t need to work overtime.¡±


    ¡°how about we go hiking next week?¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    after tang rui ordered the dishes, he looked at the three girls chatting enthusiastically, but he couldn¡¯t interrupt them no matter how hard he tried.


    ¡°sister shuyao, look at my brother. he¡¯s completely smitten,¡± zhou ziqi suddenly said.


    when tang rui heard this sentence, his entire body went numb.


    was there such a thing as cheating your brother?


    this was the strongest wingman she meant?


    li shuyao raised her head, looked at tang rui, and then said, ¡°tang rui, can i call you that?¡±


    ¡°sure.¡± tang rui nodded, not knowing what to say.


    no experience.


    when he was in school, he played with airplane models every day and never had a girlfriend.


    there were no girls in his major.


    ¡°i heard from auntie liu that you can make your own drones?¡±


    ¡°yes, the technical content of drones is actually not high, especially those toy drones,¡± tang rui said.


    when it came to drones, he was still very confident.


    ¡°sister shuyao, my brother¡¯s skills are amazing. when he graduated, many companies hired him,¡± zhou ziqi chimed in.


    ¡°mrs. liu said that you don¡¯t have a job now.¡±


    ¡°yes, i haven¡¯t gone. i¡¯m currently working on the media at home.¡±


    ¡°self-media is pretty good too.¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    it was gone.


    when the two of them chatted until here, tang rui didn¡¯t know what to say and couldn¡¯t continue chatting.


    this made his two younger sisters anxious.


    he rolled his eyes.


    just as the atmosphere became a little awkward, his phone rang.


    ¡°sorry, i have to take this call.¡±


    tang rui picked up the phone and saw an unfamiliar number.


    ¡°hello¡­ hello, who is it?¡±


    ¡°is this comrade tang rui? i¡¯m officer chen from the skynet police command center.¡±


    ¡°hello, officer chen. is there anything you need me to do?¡±


    ¡°no, i¡¯m calling mainly to discuss the reward.


    the two wanted criminals had a total bounty of 300,000 yuan, and the process was already underway.


    it¡¯s expected to be approved by next wednesday. if you¡¯re free, come to the station.


    if you don¡¯t have time, send me your bank account number and bank. i can transfer the money to you directly.¡±


    ¡°okay, thank you, officer chen. i¡¯ll go to the police station next week.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s fine. when the bonus is approved, i¡¯ll send you a message. just bring your id card over.¡±


    ¡°alright, sorry to trouble you.¡±


    ¡°no trouble at all. goodbye.¡±


    he hung up the phone.


    when tang rui thought about how he would have 300,000 next week, the corners of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly.


    it was still a small amount of money.


    ¡°brother, why are the police looking for you? did you do something illegal?¡± tang yue asked curiously.


    can¡¯t you just hope that i¡¯m well?


    ¡°no. two days ago, when i was playing with the drone, i happened to find two wanted criminals and reported their location to the police. then, the police successfully arrested the two of them.


    ¡°he called me to inform me to go to the police station next week to receive my reward.¡±


    tang rui explained the matter simply.


    li shuyao¡¯s eyes lit up when she heard that.


    ¡°on wednesday night, were you the one who used the drone to lock onto obmar and jun.¡±


    ¡°yes, it¡¯s me. how did you know?¡±


    tang rui was very curious. wasn¡¯t such a thing confidential?


    ¡°because i¡¯m also a police officer,¡± li shuyao replied with a smile.


    ¡°are you a police officer?¡±


    tang rui was a little dumbfounded.


    ¡°brother, didn¡¯t i tell you? sister shuyao works at the internet surveillance bureau.¡±


    after hearing tang yue¡¯s words and looking at li shuyao, a picture suddenly appeared in tang rui¡¯s mind.

 Chapter 16

    what¡¯s wrong?


    he could not let his imagination run wild.


    if he continued to think about it, the society would die.


    ¡°may i serve the food?¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    tang rui hurriedly nodded.


    a few waiters came to the table with plates and began to serve the dishes.


    four tomahawk steak sets, fruit & vegetable salad, prawn balls & golden fish steak & squid¡­


    the table was full. if the table was smaller, the food really wouldn¡¯t be able to fit.


    one word was highlighted.


    it was true.


    ¡°sir, your order is ready. please enjoy your meal.¡±


    ¡°alright, thank you.¡±


    after tang rui finished talking with the waiter, he turned to look at li shuyao.


    in the end, the other party looked at him with a smile, and his expression was a little strange.


    as for his two younger sisters, they had their heads lowered and their hands on their foreheads. he didn¡¯t know what they were doing.


    ¡°let¡¯s eat first. if it¡¯s not enough, we¡¯ll order later,¡± tang rui said casually.


    this was the most common thing they¡¯d say during dinner.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    li shuyao nodded with a smile and picked up the cutlery.


    zhou ziqi and tang yue raised their heads and looked at tang rui cutting the steak with a knife and fork. both of them had broken-down expressions.


    ¡°sister shuyao, that¡­ actually¡­ my brother¡­¡±


    zhou ziqi tried to organize her words for a long time but didn¡¯t know what to say.


    ¡°i understand. you¡¯re worried. hurry up and eat. the steak here is not bad.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    the two of them were helpless and could only eat.


    ah, crap.


    how useless they were.


    however, the tomahawk steak was not bad, though it was a little too big.


    the two ate half of it and did not dare to eat more.


    she was afraid that she would get fat.


    ¡°you two can¡¯t eat anymore? it can¡¯t be, right?¡±


    after tang rui finished his steak, he looked at his sisters¡¯ plates, and there was still half of the steak left. he frowned and asked.


    ¡°i can¡¯t eat anymore. i¡¯ve gained three pounds recently.¡± tang yue shook her head.


    ¡°i¡¯ve gained weight recently too.¡± zhou ziqi said.


    ¡°come, give it to me. don¡¯t waste it.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he didn¡¯t wait for the two people to stop him and put the steaks on their plates onto his own plate.


    it was delicious.


    how fragrant.


    tang rui ate very happily.


    he didn¡¯t want to maintain his image anymore. there was no need.


    she was a civil servant. she was so beautiful that there were many people chasing after her.


    with his conditions, it was better to stop dreaming.


    therefore, eating was the most important thing for this blind date.


    forty minutes later.


    tang rui put down the cutlery and leaned back on the sofa to rest.


    he ate most of the dishes on the table.


    the three women only ate some steak and salad.


    li shuyao finished her steak, even the bread and soup that came with the set meal.


    this made tang rui a little puzzled.


    how did she maintain such a good figure by eating so much?


    could she be the type of person who wouldn¡¯t get fat no matter how much she ate?


    that was too unfair.


    which window did the heavens close for her?


    ¡°let¡¯s add each other on wechat,¡± li shuyao took out her phone and said.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui was stunned for a moment and hurriedly took out his phone.


    scanning the code.


    add friends.


    after adding her on wechat, li shuyao left.


    only tang rui and the others were left.


    ¡°brother, you¡¯d better hurry up and earn money. otherwise, with your current situation, don¡¯t even think about finding me a sister-in-law,¡± zhou ziqi said resentfully.


    ¡°it doesn¡¯t exist. didn¡¯t she take the initiative to add me on wechat?¡±


    ¡°alright, brother, as long as you¡¯re happy.¡±


    tang yue pursed her lips and didn¡¯t want to say anything.


    ¡°let¡¯s not talk about this. let¡¯s go shopping.¡±


    ¡°ah¡­ you still want to shop?¡±


    ¡°we didn¡¯t need it at first, but your performance was too bad, and our benefits were greatly reduced. we can only make up for it with you.¡±


    they left the restaurant.


    tang rui was pulled along by his two younger sisters with a helpless look to go shopping at xinjiekou.


    on the other side.


    when li shuyao got home, she changed into a set of gym clothes and turned on the treadmill.


    ¡°it¡¯s noon. why are you working out?¡±


    li shuyao¡¯s mother watched her daughter turn on the treadmill and asked in confusion.


    ¡°i ate too much at noon. i have to burn off the calories.¡±


    li shuyao was also helpless.


    tang rui ordered so many things, and it was impossible for her to give him her share. thus, she could only finish it herself.


    it was fine when she ate.


    now, it was very uncomfortable to work out.


    ¡°what do you think of lil tang?¡± her mother asked casually.


    ¡°it¡¯s alright, but we¡¯ve only met once. there are many things that i can¡¯t tell,¡± li shuyao answered while jogging.


    ¡°then why don¡¯t we try to get along for a while? if you agree, i¡¯ll give your auntie liu a reply.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s talk about it later.¡±


    li shuyao waved her hand, indicating that she should stop talking to her.


    because the treadmill¡¯s speed had already increased, if she were to speak, she would not be able to breathe properly.


    they ran for half an hour.


    li shuyao got off the treadmill and walked around the room for a while before she started to stretch her body.


    after exercising for more than an hour, she finally stopped.


    shower.


    she changed her clothes.


    li shuyao sat in front of the computer, opened a special program, and started typing on the keyboard.


    after a while, the computer screen displayed all kinds of information about tang rui


    his wechat chat history, his browser history, and his followers¡¯ information were on display.


    li shuyao flipped through these messages and found that tang rui¡¯s social circle was small, and he only had a few messages with many women.


    ¡°how dare you call this a fish pond?¡±


    she pursed her lips and was very speechless about tang rui¡¯s online name.


    she thought he was a tang master.


    in the end.


    just this?


    however, in his browser history, she found some special websites.


    she copied the website and clicked on it.


    ¡°macau casino welcomes you. we have the most professional and beautiful dealers here, and¡­¡±


    she smacked her lips.


    she had casually sent the website to a colleague who was on duty today.


    ¡°block this website.¡±


    ¡°roger that.¡±


    ¡°get lost.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    putting down her phone, she curled the corners of her mouth and opened the various videos that tang rui had uploaded.


    among them were videos of tang rui doing science at the beginning, videos of him playing with airplane models, and videos of paper airplanes that had recently become popular.


    her eyes instantly widened when she saw the paper airplane that could hover in the air.


    she was very surprised to see a paper airplane that could hover.


    he appeared to have such an ability.


    li shuyao closed the program and deleted these messages. she sat on the chair, deep in thought.


    after a while, she took out her phone again and sent a message.


    ¡°sister zhang, please help me check the hotel records of this id card.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    in less than three minutes, a copy of the information was sent to her phone.


    she opened it.


    it was clean, and there was no record of him checking into a room in the past six months.


    the most recent time was when he went on a vacation during the new year and stayed in a scenic area.


    ¡°mom, reply to auntie liu.¡±


    after putting down her phone, li yaoyao shouted at her mother.


    ¡°i told you that lil¡¯ tang was fine. he¡¯s an honest child. i¡¯ll reply to your auntie liu now.¡±


    li shuyao¡¯s mother was delighted to hear her daughter say that.


    although it wasn¡¯t the best outcome, it was still a positive start.


    ¡­


    it was past eight in the evening.


    tang rui dragged his tired body back home, took off his shoes, and threw himself on the sofa, looking at the ceiling with lifeless eyes.


    tired.


    he was too tired.


    although they had only walked a short distance, it was still tiring.


    who knew why he would end up like this when he was shopping with a woman?


    it was as if the negative buffs were stacked up.


    even if he climbed up, he would only be physically tired at most. he wouldn¡¯t be so physically and mentally exhausted.


    he lay there for more than 40 minutes.


    only then did he recover his strength and get up to take a shower.


    after showering.


    he felt refreshed.


    he took out his phone and looked at li shuyao¡¯s wechat. he didn¡¯t know what to say even after opening it for a long time.


    forget it.


    she probably came over to have a meal with him because of his mother.


    falling in love or whatsoever¡­ he didn¡¯t even need to think about it.


    he put down his phone and wandered around the room.


    he didn¡¯t know why.


    his originally calm heart suddenly became restless, and his blood flowed a little faster.


    ¡°let¡¯s see if the teachers have released any new works.¡±


    tang rui sat in front of the computer and opened a website, his heart full of anticipation.


    ¡°error 404!¡±


    hmm?


    what was happening?


    why did the website get an error 404?

 Chapter 17

    characteristic: thought acceleration


    for a moment.


    the entire world turned dark.


    the three numbers displayed on the computer screen were like a bucket of cold water that poured on his heart.


    no!


    why?


    tang rui was very uncomfortable, rather uncomfortable.


    but very quickly.


    he pulled himself together again.


    can you stop me by blocking a website?


    it was impossible.


    as long as i change the number on the website and try a few more times, i¡¯ll be able to find a new website.


    tang rui tapped the keyboard and changed the number in the middle of the website from 11 to 77, then clicked enter.


    the website did not exist.


    he frowned. since 77 wasn¡¯t right, he would try 17 or 21.


    just as he was about to test the two sets of numbers, his phone rang.


    someone sent him a message.


    there was no need to look.


    it must be from his mother, asking him how the blind date went.


    he picked up his phone.


    f*ck!


    it was actually a message from li shuyao.


    ¡°is this a game?¡±


    ¡°brothers, how should i reply to this message?


    ¡°she¡¯s waiting online, and it¡¯s quite urgent.¡±


    he searched online.


    in the end, the answers he found were too cheesy.


    ¡®what do you mean i¡¯m not asleep yet? i¡¯ve been waiting for you.¡¯


    ¡®what do you mean already asleep? i didn¡¯t expect to hear from you in my dreams.¡¯


    hey¡­


    too cheesy.


    it gave him goosebumps.


    tang rui hesitated for a long time before replying in his own style.


    ¡°i haven¡¯t slept. i¡¯m about to sleep.¡±


    it was just as expected.


    there was nothing wrong with it.


    on the other side, li shuyao sat in front of her computer, looking at the data on the screen and the messages on wechat. she smiled and started typing.


    ¡°it¡¯s good to sleep early. don¡¯t watch movies late at night.¡±


    after tang rui received this message, he was stunned for a moment.


    what the hell?


    what did she mean?


    watch a movie? what movie am i watching?


    wait a minute.


    could she mean¡­


    f*ck!


    she hacked my camera.


    tang rui hurriedly pulled the data cable of the camera from the host.


    ¡°that¡­ did you hack into my computer?¡±


    ¡°he¡¯s slandering me! he¡¯s slandering me!¡±


    li shuyao sent a picture to the group.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    tang rui was very speechless.


    ¡°sleep early. good night.¡± li shuyao sent a message.


    ¡°good night.¡±


    after tang rui replied to the message, the expression on his face changed, and he opened the browser again.


    this time, he wasn¡¯t looking for a movie but for information.


    there were also books about network security, anti-intrusion, firewalls, and other related subjects.


    he downloaded all the information and imported it into the subconscious learning device.


    was the internet surveillance bureau that amazing?


    was it awesome just because he knew how to hack?


    it made it seem like he couldn¡¯t learn it.


    he downloaded the information.


    tang rui put on the equipment and went to bed to sleep.


    very quickly.


    he fell asleep.


    in the dream.


    he had returned to high school, but what he learned was information security.


    the teacher was a beautiful woman called li shuyao.


    tang rui studied very seriously.


    he was in the first class, and the beautiful teacher told them that if they studied well, they could hack into her home¡¯s camera.


    that motivation to learn was powerful.


    the night was silent.


    the next day.


    8 am.


    tang rui woke up.


    ¡°i think i dreamed of li shuyao last night.¡±


    although the knowledge he learned in the dream was in his mind, the dream¡¯s content was a little blurry.


    he had forgotten all the details. he only remembered that li shuyao, who was wearing a business suit, was teaching him.


    [item: high-efficiency subconscious learning equipment +3]


    [exp: 1027/11500]


    [enhancement: external, hardware, software]


    [origin point: 7 (can be upgraded)]


    tang rui glanced at the panel.


    he realized that he was only a little over 1,000 experience points away from leveling up.


    what else is there to say?


    after dinner, he would go back to sleep and gain experience points.


    he got up.


    he picked up the phone on the bedside table.


    hmm?


    where did all this information come from?


    the shakyin icon turned to 99 again, and even the private messages on the small broken website had increased by thousands.


    he opened it.


    he realized that the people who sent the messages were all asking him when the paper airplane was going to be put on sale.


    so many people wanted to buy paper airplanes?


    although there were also people who sent him private messages yesterday wanting to buy paper airplanes, there were not many people, so he did not take it seriously.


    in the end, when she woke up, why was it like this?


    it turned out that the paper airplane was on the hot search list.


    moreover, he was ranked third.


    many people who bought his paper airplane had taken videos of the hovering paper airplane.


    this time.


    the paper airplane went viral.


    many netizens checked and found out the origin of the paper airplane. then, they started to send him private messages to buy paper airplanes.


    there were even people who wanted to buy it at a high price.


    there was such a good thing?


    grandma li was really making me laugh.


    tang rui didn¡¯t say anything else, directly opening the display window and putting up 500 paper airplanes.


    ding ding ding¡­


    a series of notifications sounded.


    in less than ten minutes¡­ in the time it took him to wash up, 500 paper airplanes were sold.


    continue to put it on the shelves?


    forget it.


    the equipment still needed to be upgraded. he could only fold 500 today.


    after breakfast.


    tang rui started to fold paper airplanes. it wasn¡¯t until one o¡¯clock in the afternoon that he finished 500 paper airplanes.


    then, he upgraded all the paper airplanes and contacted the courier to pick them up.


    ¡°brother rui, your paper airplane is really popular. i got it last night.¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s the use of fire? this thing doesn¡¯t make money. after deducting the cost and express delivery fee, it¡¯s only making money from craftsmanship.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s a lot. if i could, i would make 2000 paper airplanes even if i didn¡¯t sleep.¡±


    tang rui curled his lips and ignored him.


    not sleeping.


    that was because there was a hole in his brain. he wanted money more than his life.


    the two of them spent two hours to pack up all the orders.


    ¡°brother rui, i¡¯m leaving.¡±


    ¡°okay, be careful on the road.¡±


    he closed the door.


    tang rui went to cook instant noodles.


    he had been so busy that he hadn¡¯t even eaten lunch. he was already hungry.


    while eating, he took out his phone to watch a short video.


    ultimately, he realized that his mother had sent more than ten messages.


    yes.


    it was all related to li shuyao.


    he said that the girl felt that he was not bad and was willing to try to get along with him for a period of time. she wanted him to perform well and strive to marry her.


    tang rui replied to the messages with relative simplicity.


    marry her?


    what a joke.


    she had only met him once, and she was already hacking his computer. if they were in a relationship, it would be terrible.


    however, since his mother had already said so, he still had to deal with it.


    thinking of this¡­ he sent a message to li shuyao.


    ¡°are you busy?¡±


    in less than ten seconds, the other party replied.


    ¡°no, i¡¯m watching a drama. what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°can you recommend a few professional books on information security?¡±


    ¡°entrance-level?¡±


    ¡°no, it¡¯s professional level.¡±


    after five minutes, li shuyao sent a long list of professional books.


    he had learned a few of them.


    however, he had never seen most.


    ¡°thank you.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re welcome.¡±


    the chat ended.


    tang rui logged into the digital library, clicked open the scientific literature, and searched for these books.


    there were actually both.


    this was good news.


    after finishing his instant noodles, he went to the computer and downloaded the books. then, he imported the materials into the learning device.


    he put on his equipment and went to bed.


    when tang rui entered the dream and began to study, li shuyao, who was watching dramas at home, monitored the movements of his account.


    ¡°he really downloaded these books?¡±


    this made her a little puzzled.


    he really had to learn this knowledge.


    however, he didn¡¯t download the books she gave him.


    in other words, he had a foundation in this area and was prepared to study it in depth.


    li shuyao thought about it for a long time, but she couldn¡¯t come up with a reason. she simply stopped thinking and picked up her phone to watch the drama again.


    in the blink of an eye.


    it was ten o¡¯clock at night.


    tang rui also woke up from his sleep.


    the first thing he did after waking up was to upgrade his subconscious learning equipment.


    after using it in the afternoon and at night, he had enough experience to level up.


    he clicked on upgrade.


    swoosh!


    a faint blue light flashed. the equipment upgrade was complete.


    [item: high-efficiency subconscious learning equipment +4]


    [experience: 2174/25000]


    [enhancement: external, hardware, software]


    [characteristic: thought acceleration]


    [origin points: 12 (upgradable)]

 Chapter 18

    drone upgrade, special characteristic: high accuracy scanning


    thought acceleration?


    this upgrade actually had an additional characteristic.


    it was something he had not anticipated.


    if not for the fact that he had just woken up.


    he really wanted to try out the effects of this new characteristic.


    other than that.


    the appearance of the entire equipment had also changed.


    the appearance and the internal equipment should have been adjusted as well.


    anyway, the equipment now looked much more advanced. the external materials also felt excellent.


    in that case¡­


    leveling up to level four was a hurdle.


    items that reached this level would significantly improve and increase their characteristics.


    thinking of this¡­


    tang rui was a little excited.


    this was because his drone was only a few thousand experience points away from leveling up.


    based on the previous experience, points gain speed, he calculated.


    he only needed to fly for another three hours tonight to upgrade the drone.


    putting down the subconscious learning device, he quickly changed his clothes, packed his things, and left with the drone.


    he drove out of the neighborhood.


    he looked at the food stalls by the roadside and felt a little greedy.


    he was not hungry.


    but his stomach was definitely empty.


    after all, he hadn¡¯t eaten dinner.


    however, compared to the drone upgrade, eating was a small problem.


    they arrived at the gas station at the foot of the old mountain.


    when tang rui was buying fuel, he conveniently bought three bags of bread and a bottle of drink at the supermarket at the gas station.


    when hungry, he would just casually eat a mouthful to fill his stomach.


    they arrived at the observation platform again.


    tang rui skillfully parked the car and placed the equipment properly.


    the engine roared.


    the drone flew into the sky.


    he activated the ground search mode.


    tang rui began to search for targets in the woods, beside the river embankment and the haystack.


    after all, at this time, many people who sought excitement would go to these places to exercise.


    he anxiously searched for more than half an hour but found nothing.


    what was going on?


    what day is it today? why is there no one here?


    tang rui controlled the unmanned machine to wander around these places a few times, but he found nothing.


    this was very strange.


    could it be that they had changed places?


    he controlled the drone and began to scan the woods on both sides of the road along the provincial and national roads.


    in the end, he wandered around for a long time.


    the drone¡¯s fuel was almost exhausted, but it did not find anything suspicious.


    he controlled the drone to return.


    add oil.


    it took off again.


    this time, tang rui was too lazy to look for it. he controlled the drone to fly over the yangtze river and began to pull various maneuvers.


    he even controlled the drone to shuttle around the pier under the yangtze river bridge.


    due to the continuous maneuvering and activation of the afterburner, the fuel was consumed in no time.


    in less than 40 minutes, the drone ran out of fuel and had to return.


    tang rui filled the drone with fuel again and controlled it to take off.


    this time, he was too lazy to control it. he marked a few points on the map and let the drone cruise automatically.


    he took out some bread and drinks and started eating dinner.


    in the blink of an eye, it was 1:27 am.


    after more than three hours of flight, the drone landed on the observation deck.


    tang rui ran over anxiously.


    he looked at the system panel of the drone.


    [item: exquisite fixed-wing drone +3]


    [experience: 1259/12000 (upgradeable)]


    [enhancement: body, avionic, engine, energy]


    [origin points: 12 (can be strengthened)]


    he finally had enough experience points.


    tang rui was so excited that he forgot the current environment and directly clicked to upgrade.


    after ordering, he regretted it.


    fortunately, there were no surveillance cameras around the observation platform, and there was no one within a two-kilometer radius.


    a golden light flashed.


    the drone was upgraded.


    [item: perfect reconnaissance drone +4]


    [experience: 959/26000]


    [enhancement: body, avionic, engine, energy]


    [characteristic: high-precision scanning]


    [origin points: 12 (can be strengthened)]


    this upgrade¡­ it could be said that the drone was completely reborn.


    other than the changes in the data on the system panel, the entire drone had changed greatly.


    from the original airplane model body, it directly turned into a long wave rider body.


    the length of the drone had increased from 1.1 to 2.3 meters.


    furthermore, the entire body of the mecha was also made invisible and designed for high speed.


    therefore, the wings didn¡¯t grow longer. instead, they became shorter.


    from normal wings, it was upgraded to a variable-sweep wing.


    the twin tails disappeared.


    the normal air intake became a dsi air intake.


    as for the internal changes, it was impossible to tell just by looking at the hardware.


    tang rui looked at the brand-new drone and felt a little excited.


    it was incredible, to say the least.


    this exterior design was simply amazing.


    to brag, this design could be directly enlarged to a full-sized supersonic stealth strategic bomber.


    tang rui poured the remaining half a barrel of fuel directly into the drone.


    he couldn¡¯t wait to try the upgraded drone.


    in the end, half a barrel was filled.


    lets not talk about filling up the previous drone.


    the original drone could only take one barrel of fuel at most.


    now, the capacity of the fuel tank had increased by more than five times.


    this meant that the drone¡¯s flight time had been extended.


    as for how much it would be extended, it would depend on the fuel consumption.


    after refueling.


    tang rui returned to the computer.


    it was only then that he realized that even the image on the computer screen had changed.


    originally, the drone¡¯s camera could only capture high-definition images.


    the image displayed on the computer screen was now at 4k resolution.


    this improvement in image quality meant that the drone¡¯s optical equipment and image processing capabilities had become stronger.


    he briefly checked the operating system interface and started the engine.


    buzz¡­ boom!


    blue-white exhaust flames spurted out, directly drawing out clear mach rings.


    he released the brakes.


    the drone launched and rushed out.


    fortunately, he was mentally prepared and pulled the lever.


    whoosh!


    the drone flew into the sky.


    the scene that tang rui saw on the screen was like watching a blockbuster.


    that feeling was very satisfying.


    activating the electro-optical system, he activated the full-frequency scanning mode.


    he wanted to know how powerful the high-precision scanning feature on the system interface was.


    in the next second.


    all sorts of notifications appeared on the screen.


    he tapped on one of the markings.


    instantly.


    the marked picture zoomed in, and a gecko lying on the wall appeared on the screen.


    suck!


    tang rui took a deep breath.


    this was a little f*cking exaggerated.


    no wonder it was called high-precision scanning. this precision was simply too high.


    the picture displayed on the computer screen even showed the stripes on the gecko¡¯s body clearly.


    it could even continue to enlarge.


    tang rui controlled the drone to fly to the river¡¯s surface. after crossing the third bridge, he activated the afterburner.


    in the blink of an eye, the drone exceeded the speed of sound, reaching mach 2.


    at this speed, tang rui turned on the ground scanning system again and began to scan and take pictures of the woods on both sides of the river embankment.


    the effect was still the same.


    the photos taken did not become blurred because of the increased speed of the drone.


    after testing the electro-optical system, he looked at the data of the fuel tank.


    he could still fly for more than ten minutes.


    however, this meant he couldn¡¯t use the afterburner while flying at mach 2.


    he turned off the afterburner.


    he looked at the drone¡¯s location and the surrounding environment before pulling the control stick.


    the drone began to ascend at a 75¡ã angle.


    300 meters.


    500 meters.


    1000 meters.


    di di di¡­


    at this moment, the system sent an alarm. the drone¡¯s radar had detected a fighter jet.


    the fighter jet was right above the drone.


    the system had already marked it.


    target lock?


    no.


    no target lock.


    tang rui¡¯s hand trembled, and he hurriedly lowered the drone¡¯s altitude.


    then, he dove into the forest beside him and flew close to the road.


    he was scared to death.


    playing with drones privately, not filming classified locations, not interfering with aviation order¡­ if caught, at most, he would be re-educated.


    however, if they were to lock onto a fighter jet with radar and fire control, things would get out of hand.


    fortunately, the drone had a stealth function after the upgrade.


    otherwise¡­


    based on the drone¡¯s height, ground, and airborne radars would have long scanned it.


    they circled at a low altitude for five minutes.


    after ensuring the fighter jet above him had left, he controlled the drone to return.

 Chapter 19

    i can¡¯t do it


    on the way home, tang rui thought of the fighter plane that the radar scanned previously, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up.


    as a military enthusiast, it was still very exciting to encounter an air force fighter jet under such circumstances.


    what made him even more excited was that he now knew the actual radar cross-section of the fighter jet.


    if you looked for such data online, you definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to find it. even if there was, it would be an estimation and mostly scrambled data.


    of course, he wouldn¡¯t tell anyone, let alone post it online. at most, he would be secretly happy in his heart.


    back home.


    tang rui dragged the trolley case upstairs, and the drone was in the car.


    he had no choice.


    after upgrading, the body of the unmanned machine had become too long. should he enter the elevator?


    unless he carried the drone and climbed the stairs¡­


    but that was impossible.


    he couldn¡¯t carry it either.


    back home.


    tang rui took a simple shower and then lay on the bed to swipe his phone.


    this time, he did not watch short videos.


    instead, he entered a military fan forum and watched everyone brag.


    [da mao¡¯s drone flew off course and went overseas.]


    he clicked on the post and glanced at the content before scrolling down to the comments.


    ¡°yes, it was a tactical deviation.¡±


    ¡°yes, the navigation system is intermittently malfunctioning.¡±


    ¡°this drone is really accurate.¡±


    ¡°it doesn¡¯t matter whether they fly off course or not. in the absence of a large-scale bombing campaign, it¡¯s impossible to succeed by relying solely on precision strikes.¡±


    ¡°we can¡¯t do without precision attacks. why? because we¡¯re poor and have no money.¡±


    ¡°this battle has really opened my eyes.¡±


    looking at the netizens¡¯ comments, tang rui curled his lips.


    it was meaningless.


    compared to the military forum from ten years ago, it was far from it.


    this was also why he rarely came over to read posts in the past two years.


    the smell of gunpowder was not strong enough.


    after reading the previous military forum, one feel like world war iii was in full swing.


    after reading the military forum, you would only feel that fighting a war was like playing house.


    after half an hour, tang rui put down his phone, put on the subconscious learning device, and went to sleep.


    in less than ten seconds, he fell into a deep sleep.


    in the dream, tang rui returned to his university days and became a top student.


    he did not know why or how, but he could understand it the moment he heard it. the slightly difficult knowledge points could be mastered by him without much effort.


    this made him very interested in learning.


    other than attending classes every day, he also went to the library to read.


    until one day, he realized that he had already finished reading all the professional books related to information security.


    at this moment, he was in a trance.


    then, the whole world collapsed before his eyes.


    ¡°so i was dreaming.¡±


    this thought flashed past, and tang rui fell into a deep sleep once again.


    the next day.


    it was past ten in the morning.


    tang rui woke up from his deep sleep and took off the subconscious learning equipment.


    he shook his head.


    it felt pretty good.


    in the dream, he did not have self-awareness, but now that he woke up, he had already realized how strong this thought acceleration characteristic was.


    several of the books recommended by li shuyao were difficult to read.


    one had to have strong professional knowledge to understand it.


    with his learning efficiency in his dream, he would need at least a week to fully understand these books.


    however, with the buff of thought acceleration, he could not help but feel a little nervous.


    only used a night of the night.


    he had mastered all the knowledge in these books.


    the difference was not as simple as seven or eight times.


    level 4 characteristics were indeed very strong.


    tang rui put down the equipment.


    he got up.


    washed up.


    after changing, he took his phone and went downstairs for breakfast.


    ¡°there are so many private messages again?¡±


    sitting in the breakfast shop, he was speechless as he read the private messages from the background.


    he was not planning to sell the paper airplane anymore.


    the efficiency of obtaining origin points was too low.


    although he said that he could earn a lot of money, he had already thought of a way to make more money.


    he had just gotten his golden finger in the past two days, so he was a little stunned.


    last night.


    through the subconscious learning machine¡¯s accelerated thinking, he thought about other problems while studying, including making money.


    in fact, he currently had a mountain of gold and silver in his hands, for example, the image recognition algorithm in the drone system.


    the value of this algorithm was immeasurable.


    this algorithm could be used in drones and various optical systems such as graphics cards, surveillance, feature rendering, unmanned vehicles, deep space exploration, and optical satellites.


    as for who to sell the algorithm to?


    there was no need to think about private companies. the water was too deep, and they wouldn¡¯t grasp it.


    at most, tang rui would come up with a watered-down version of the algorithm and sell it to private companies to make money.


    however, there was no hurry.


    although he was short of money, he wasn¡¯t so poor that he couldn¡¯t make a living.


    therefore, there was no need to continue the paper airplane business.


    after breakfast.


    tang rui didn¡¯t go home.


    instead, he took the subway to the downtown area and went to zhujiang road to buy some electronic components.


    when he reached the street, a public security bureau building not far away from him was holding a purchasing meeting.


    the meeting was about the purchase of a batch of police drones. it was said that the police had set very high standards.


    as for the specific standards and requirements, each company was still unclear.


    however, the representatives of the various companies did not care about the police¡¯s standards. what they cared about was the purchase price.


    if the purchase price was only seven digits, no one would care.


    the purchase price was eight digits.


    it was a fierce battle.


    it would be best if he could get it, but it was fine if he didn¡¯t get it.


    the tender, however, went up to nine digits.


    he had to get it at any cost, no matter the standard. he had to ensure that it was completed.


    very quickly, the representatives and technicians of dozens of drone companies entered the meeting.


    at the police station, the people in charge of the criminal investigation department and the special police department, as well as the director of the jinling city bureau, also entered the meeting.


    after a round of nonsense, the police announced the criteria for the drone purchase.


    he looked at the requirements on the projector.


    the representatives and technicians of the major drone companies were all dumbfounded.


    was this a joke?


    there was no need to talk about the altitude and control distance.


    the drone must have infrared cameras, low-light cameras, terrain scanning, and other functions.


    if that was all, then it would be fine.


    put these things on it.


    whether it was good or not was another matter.


    however, the problem was that the police required the drone to be able to clearly capture the water droplets on the faces of the people in the forest on a rainy night at an altitude of 200 meters.


    was this a f*cking joke?


    if they had the technology and the ability, they wouldn¡¯t have come here to fight for the police¡¯s purchase.


    the military in yingjiang would place orders for them.


    the chief looked at the mess below and frowned.


    do you have any questions?¡± the director asked.


    ¡°leader, we can¡¯t fulfill your request.¡±


    ¡°can¡¯t do it? that can¡¯t be true.¡± the director was a little surprised.


    after all, an ordinary person can use a drone, but companies like you can¡¯t.


    ¡°it¡¯s true. even the most advanced military unmanned reconnaissance aircraft in the united states can¡¯t meet this standard, let alone us.¡±


    a technician from dji said.


    in his opinion, this kind of request was simply a fantasy.


    the police¡¯s requirements for drones are even more exaggerated than the military¡¯s.


    as dji¡¯s technical staff spoke, those from the other companies also spoke up.


    they all meant the same thing.


    ¡°we can¡¯t do it.¡±


    when the director saw this, he suddenly realized that he seemed to have overlooked a problem.


    that was the technical level of the drone in tang rui¡¯s hands.


    this was not his fault.


    in his opinion, even if tang rui¡¯s drone was not bought, it was assembled with parts.


    since he, a fresh graduate could make a drone, these companies would definitely be able to do the same.


    but now, it seemed that he had thought too simply.

 Chapter 20

    triple protection laptop


    in the end, the police lowered the purchasing standards for drones.


    however, although the police seemed to have lowered the standard of their requirements, it was still too high for the manufacturer.


    however, they didn¡¯t say much because they had already made up their minds not to accept this order.


    a total of ten million purchase orders, and you want us to spend millions or even billions on research.


    was this reasonable?


    it didn¡¯t make sense.


    even if you were the owner of party a, you couldn¡¯t make such an excessive request.


    therefore, the purchasing meeting ended with a strong start but a weak finish.


    the police also saw through the thoughts of the drone manufacturers.


    after the meeting ended.


    the bureau chief told the heads of the two provincial departments that he would take responsibility for this.


    in the afternoon, he went to report to the director.


    back in the office, the director picked up the phone and was about to call china southern airlines to find a drone expert to ask some questions.


    however, before he could pick up the phone, there was a knock on his office door.


    ¡°enter.¡±


    ¡°chief, there¡¯s a new victim in the august 17 case.¡±


    the secretary pushed the door open and reported with a serious face.


    after hearing the secretary¡¯s words, the director¡¯s face instantly darkened, and his eyes were filled with anger.


    ¡°have you identified the victim?¡±


    the victims were the same as before, the facial bones were completely destroyed, and the restoration was extremely difficult.


    there were no clues related to the identity of the body. the only thing that could be confirmed was the victim¡¯s time of death.¡±


    ¡°inform the criminal investigation unit and the technical department for a meeting.¡±


    ¡°yes, chief.¡±


    the sudden incident disrupted the director¡¯s rhythm.


    he had already forgotten about the drone.


    after all, compared to the drone, this case was more important.


    its nature was simply vile.


    the criminals were merciless.


    in less than a month, he attacked three times in a row, and each time, he killed someone.


    he even arrogantly carved the word ¡®die¡¯ on the corpse.


    but the matters on the police side, tang rui knew nothing.


    he spent more than 20,000 yuan on a bunch of things. he was carrying a big box and taking the subway home.


    actually, he did not have that much money.


    therefore, he could only use the bank card the old lady gave him.


    this bank card was his grandmother¡¯s retirement salary card. there was a monthly pension of 12,000 yuan.


    the youngest son, the eldest grandson, the old lady¡¯s lifeblood.


    he was the eldest grandson and the only male of the tang family in this generation.


    the old lady was afraid that her eldest grandson would be unable to eat well and wear warm clothes.


    therefore, she gave him her retirement salary card and let him spend it however he wanted.


    if it was not enough, he could ask for more.


    this was also because tang rui was a strong man himself, not that kind of character of idling around and waiting for death.


    otherwise, according to the old lady¡¯s way of raising him, he would definitely be crippled.


    although he was not crippled now, he was still a semi-finished product, not much better than scrap.


    why did he say that?


    because he knew that he couldn¡¯t endure hardship and didn¡¯t have that kind of ruthlessness.


    after all, it was very difficult to change the bad habits that he had been used to since he was young.


    however, he did not want to change it now.


    they all had golden fingers, and they¡¯d all been there.


    he even changed the hammer.


    wasn¡¯t it good to enjoy life? wasn¡¯t it good to lie down and win? why did he have to suffer?


    back home, tang rui took out the things in the box and placed them on the workbench.


    these were all electronic components and various electronic devices.


    next, he would use this equipment to assemble a laptop.


    it wasn¡¯t an ordinary laptop but a three-defense level that could be used in areas without signal in the wild. it had dual channels of base stations and satellites and was specially designed for intrusion and anti-intrusion.


    he was also preparing to transplant the drone¡¯s control program onto this laptop.


    after all, an ordinary laptop was too unsafe.


    no matter how he patched it, it was still full of loopholes.


    most importantly, he could not use the system interface to upgrade it.


    that was why he was preparing to assemble a laptop himself.


    the assembly of the hardware was relatively easy. after all, it was all made by the manufacturer. he just needed to assemble it.


    the only troublesome thing was to firmly combine the hardware with the body of the three-proof suitcase.


    the reserved space wouldn¡¯t be so precise if it wasn¡¯t a set of equipment.


    this required him to handle it manually.


    from noon to night, he finally finished installing the hardware.


    as for the software, he was not allowed to use the microsoft-based system.


    wasn¡¯t hongmeng fragrant?


    after he upgraded and strengthened the hongmeng system, he could also sell the optimized hongmeng system to huawei.


    what was this called?


    even qin shihuang felt numb when he touched the electric wire.


    when tang rui came back after dinner, the hongmeng system and the import were completed.


    the system interface also appeared on the laptop.


    ¡°item: three-proof laptop ¡±


    [exp: 0/800]


    [origin points: 20.6 (can be strengthened)]


    the initial upgrade experience was 280, neither high nor low.


    the only thing he didn¡¯t expect was that when he assembled a laptop, he actually obtained 8.6 origin points.


    this was a pleasant surprise.


    tang rui looked at many source points and resisted the urge to strengthen the laptop directly.


    because there was still a lot of equipment that was unmatched.


    he turned on his laptop.


    he first transplanted the drone system onto it, then installed the brainwave recognition algorithm and the supporting program.


    then, he took out the peripheral equipment of the drone and connected it to the computer.


    that was not all. he took out a smart bracelet, a miniature camera, a pair of bluetooth earphones, and a pair of smart glasses.


    finally, he took out his mate 40 pro.


    he clicked on the enhancement button after connecting the phone and all the accessories to the laptop.


    [enhanced body¡¯s three defenses-1 source point]


    [enhanced hardware equipment-2 points.]


    [enhanced software system-2 points.]


    [enhanced external devices-2 origin points.]


    with a flash of light, all the equipment on the work desk disappeared, including the phone, the control stick, the smart bracelet, the smart glasses, and so on.


    instead, it was a black suitcase with a metallic texture.


    tang rui was stunned for a moment.


    this change was a little scary, and he couldn¡¯t react in time.


    he opened the black suitcase.


    as his finger touched the camouflage, a blue light flashed.


    crack!


    he opened the suitcase.


    the screen that was flashing with the primordial chaos logo wallpaper lit up.


    the instruction manual of the suitcase was displayed on it.


    this was good.


    there was finally an instruction manual.


    he looked at the instruction manual and opened the two sides of the suitcase keyboard according to its logo.


    crack!


    the two sides of the keyboard opened up, and the throttle valve and control stick of the drone were raised.


    this design was alright. it saved him the trouble of having to take a separate peripheral.


    then, he followed the instruction manual and looked at the bottom of the keyboard.


    crack!


    the bottom of the keyboard opened up, revealing a drawer.


    there was a cell phone, a wristband, and glasses inside.


    tang rui picked up his phone.


    its appearance mostly stayed the same.


    the app installed on the phone did not change either.


    however, his eyes instantly widened when he opened the phone¡¯s configuration.

 Chapter 21

    strengthening the artificial intelligence system


    it was a phone?


    ¡®are you sure it¡¯s not a server?¡¯


    1t runs memory +256t hard drive capacity +8t/s memory broadband.


    8k video takes +7680¡Á4320 screen resolution +320 hz screen refresh rate.


    the electromagnetic capacity of 6,500 man +100 w wireless express charge within 50 m.


    cpu main frequency 12 ghz + 24 core + 64 thread.


    ¡®is this a f*cking phone?¡¯


    tang rui was stunned.


    if this was used to fight a mega corporation, it shouldn¡¯t lag, right?


    he put the phone in his pocket and took out his bracelet.


    the bracelet did not change much, but it increased the monitoring function of physical health.


    it was quite practical, but there were not many changes.


    finally, he picked up the smart glasses and put them on.


    swoosh!


    a virtual screen appeared in front of his eyes.


    it was very clear, but it did not affect his vision.


    tang rui had an idea.


    a dos program run interface appeared on the laptop screen.


    ¡®nice.¡¯


    just now, he had used brain waves to control the laptop.


    the command was passed to the notebook through the sensor of the smart glasses.


    this was the function he needed the most.


    to test the accuracy of brainwave reading, he wrote a small calculator program.


    lines of codes quickly refreshed on the screen.


    in less than a minute, he had written a small calculator program.


    at this speed, he could beat all the programmers in the world.


    after all, there was a limit to hand speed. the speed of thought always exceeded the speed of hand speed.


    as long as there was nothing wrong with his thoughts and his brainwave reading and translation were correct, the speed of his programming would only depend on the speed of his thoughts.


    he closed the keyboard twice and closed the laptop, returning it to its suitcase form.


    tang rui looked at the system interface.


    [item: fully defensive laptop]


    [experience: 12/25000]


    [enhancement: body, hardware, software, peripherals]


    [origin points: 13.6 (enhanceable)]


    full defense?


    how interesting.


    the original three-defense laptop had now become a full-defense laptop.


    many people had a misunderstanding.


    they believed that the three defenses were anti-chemical, chemical, and nuclear weapons.


    that was the standard for underground nuclear fortifications.


    a laptop.


    no matter how much defense he had, it was impossible for him to resist the attack of nuclear weapons.


    under normal circumstances,


    the three protections of electronic products referred to the protection against mold, moisture, and salt.


    the outer shell he had originally bought was ip65. it could prevent external objects and dust from infiltrating, and it could also prevent water from immersing in it. it was considered quite good.


    but now that it had been strengthened.


    the prefix had become full defense, which meant that there had been a tremendous change in this aspect.


    he just didn¡¯t know.


    could this laptop be resistant to electromagnetic pulses?


    could it defend against kinetic energy impacts and shocks?


    at the same time, did cyberattacks count as full defense?


    however, he would not be so bored as to conduct such experiments.


    taking the laptop to charge, he lay on the sofa in his smart glasses and began to write a program.


    at a distance of 50 meters, all peripherals can be used for data transfer and wireless charging with the laptop.


    if they were 50 meters away¡­


    the smart glasses and smart bracelet had to rely on the phone¡¯s network to connect to the laptop.


    but how big was a room?


    fifty meters was more than enough.


    just like that.


    tang rui lay on the sofa and programmed with his mind.


    ten minutes later.


    a network port scanning tool was completed.


    ¡®keep going.¡¯


    a few minutes later, a simple web information search tool was completed.


    this kind of simple web crawler was very easy to write.


    it took him a few minutes, but he still added the image search algorithm. he could search the images directly.


    however, the next firewall was a huge project.


    fortunately, he did not need to write it directly. instead, he added some functions with the firewall of the operating system.


    for example, mirror programs and honey pot systems.


    normal firewalls would not have these functions.


    it took almost two hours.


    he added various functions to the firewall, such as trojan horse kill, virus scan, virtual hard drive, mirror system, anti-invasion honey pot, and so on.


    now, if someone wanted to hack into his computer, they had to break through more than ten firewalls outside and break through trap programs one by one. finally, they had to break through the authorization protection of the operating system to obtain the super administrator authority.


    however, he did not think that anyone could do this.


    it was not that his skills were invincible.


    instead, it was an operating system enhanced by the system interface. its privilege protection was no longer something that hackers could resolve.


    therefore, he did not have to worry about his ip address being exposed.


    all kinds of tools had been prepared.


    tang rui started his first hack.


    this feeling of sneaking around was very exciting.


    his target was an internet cafe.


    why did he have to find an internet cafe?


    it was because he needed a few chickens.


    it was a springboard.


    everyone understood.


    although this method was no longer useful for the current internet technology,


    however, he still wanted to put on a disguise. it was a little ritualistic.


    scan the port.


    sending a disguised message.


    obtain admin permissions.


    make a nest out of a patch and set up a springboard program.


    this series of methods sounded very fast, but it was even faster to operate.


    tang rui did not even get up.


    the data on the smart glasses kept refreshing. soon, everything was done.


    after doing all this, it was only then that he started hacking into telco servers.


    in the end.


    as soon as he went up, he was discovered by the cybersecurity department of the telco.


    the other party followed the data and began to hack in the opposite direction.


    this made tang rui¡¯s balls hurt.


    was he that lousy?


    that shouldn¡¯t be the case.


    then how did the other party discover him immediately and lock onto him?


    he was very puzzled.


    however, this was not a big deal.


    however, the traces of his invasion had been discovered. it would not be easy for the other party to find him.


    the data on the smart glasses began to refresh.


    lines of code were quickly written.


    the two sides began to fight through the internet.


    ¡­


    in the cybersecurity office next to the telecommunications room, someone suddenly started typing on the keyboard.


    moreover, he was laughing as he knocked.


    his smile was very wretched.


    ¡°what are you laughing at? did you take the wrong medicine?¡±


    ¡°boss, i found a rookie. his skills are not bad, but his experience is too poor.


    ¡°he scanned the fishing port we left behind and even sent a message over. i¡¯m dying of laughter.¡±


    ¡°did you trace the address?¡±


    ¡°not yet. the other party¡¯s foundation is very solid and his adaptability is very strong. if not for his poor experience, i might not have been able to suppress him.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s amazing. do you need help?¡±


    ¡°no, let me play with him.¡±


    half an hour later.


    ¡°boss, hurry up and help. i can¡¯t hold on much longer.¡±


    ¡°here we go.¡±


    another hour passed.


    the dozen or so people in the office all attacked.


    the smiles on their faces had disappeared, and their expressions had become serious.


    he had no choice.


    the other party was growing too quickly. if not for the fact that they had the advantage in the team, they would not have been able to withstand it.


    even so.


    it was very difficult for them to resist now. they were completely suppressed by the other party.


    another half an hour passed.


    ¡°we¡¯ve been tricked. the other party is also fishing. they¡¯re not alone, but a team.


    ¡°stop playing around. immediately mobilize your computing power, connect to the cloud platform, and directly defeat the other party.¡±


    the head of the security department gave the order directly.


    if they continued playing, something bad would happen.


    therefore, they directly disregarded morals and activated the big data cloud network.


    in an instant, tang rui¡¯s attack was suppressed. then, before he could react, the chicken and the gangplank were directly crippled.


    the other party¡¯s data flow crashed into the firewall with a destructive force.


    ¡°f*ck!¡±


    tang rui jumped up from the sofa and was dumbfounded.


    originally, he was still in a deadlock with the other party. this allowed him to familiarize himself with online attack and defense at an extremely fast speed, and his skills were constantly improving.


    in the end, at that moment.


    the other party¡¯s calculation ability multiplied exponentially, instantly breaking the stalemate.


    even if he programmed it with his mind, no matter how fast his thoughts were, they could not be faster than supercomputers.


    thank goodness.


    the operating system that had been strengthened by the system panel had its own firewall that completely withstood the other party¡¯s attack.


    no matter how complicated and varied the other party¡¯s data flow was, it was still blocked outside.


    this made tang rui sigh in relief, but at the same time, he was also a little speechless.


    what should he do now?


    the other party had cheated.


    it was even a f*cking physical cheat.


    tang rui walked to the laptop and looked at the system panel.


    ¡®i want to cheat too.


    ¡®let¡¯s see who¡¯s the better hacker.¡¯


    strengthening.


    he clicked enhance again.


    however, the enhancement this time was no longer the overall enhancement of the hardware system. instead, it was divided into separate parts.


    for example, hardware systems.


    it was divided into cpu, motherboard, memory, graphics card, sound card, base station/satellite network card, power supply, lcd screen, logic components, high-frequency tuner, keyboard¡­


    enhancement of these equipment required one origin point, and some require two origin points.


    if he strengthened them all, the origin points would not be enough at all.


    it did not seem feasible to strengthen one or two pieces of equipment alone.


    tang rui pondered for a while.


    abandon the enhanced hardware and choose the enhanced software.


    the software was not enhanced as a whole.


    they were also separated.


    storage management, processor management, file management, device management, job management, image system, sound system, drive system, artificial intelligence system, uav control system, thought read system¡­


    the first thing tang rui saw in the large number of systems was the artificial intelligence system.


    ¡°holy shit!¡±


    when he chose to strengthen the artificial intelligence system, five origin points were deducted.


    what kind of concept was this?


    previously, he had only spent seven origin points to level up.


    in the end, a single system required five origin points.


    the next second, the virtual screen on the smart glasses refreshed.


    celia¡¯s icon appeared on the screen.


    celia?


    wasn¡¯t this the smart assistant of his phone?

 Chapter 22

    who can hold on?


    ¡°celia?¡±


    ¡°yes, master. what can i do for you?¡±


    ¡°is your database local, or online?¡±


    ¡°my main program is on the local hard drive, and the database is in the network data center.¡±


    tang rui laughed after hearing that.


    this was huawei¡¯s database for free.


    ¡°celia, stop the external data from attacking the firewall.¡±


    ¡°stopping it¡­ the local computing power is insufficient¡­ there¡¯s no way to stop it.


    ¡°do you want to connect to the network and use the computing power of the cloud computing platform?¡±


    when tang rui saw celia¡¯s feedback, he became excited.


    celia could use the cloud computing platform. which platform?


    ¡°celia, explain in detail why you can use the cloud computing platform?¡±


    ¡°alright, master. my main program has upgraded huawei¡¯s artificial intelligence main body¡­¡±


    according to celia¡¯s explanation, tang rui understood what was going on.


    even though celia was an artificial intelligence, she could not invade on her own.


    however, the problem was that celia¡¯s original system was huawei¡¯s artificial intelligence main body.


    all the smart assistants that came with huawei phones came from feedback from huawei¡¯s ai main body.


    when you use celia, many answers were based on cloud computing and database feedback.


    it was not the result of the smart assistant¡¯s analysis and calculations on your phone.


    which meant¡­


    huawei¡¯s artificial intelligence main body has the authority to mobilize the computing power of huawei¡¯s cloud computing platform.


    as an enhanced artificial intelligence, celia shared the same origin as huawei¡¯s artificial intelligence main body.


    there was no need to talk about the outcome.


    the moment tang rui agreed to celia replacing huawei¡¯s ai main body.


    the entire huawei group¡¯s cloud computing platform, big data server, and database were no longer guarded against him.


    this was not the most exaggerated thing.


    the most exaggerated thing was that the ¡°pengcheng cloud brain ii¡± supercomputer built based on the artificial intelligence system had also changed owners.


    to those who did not understand, it was just a supercomputer.


    it was not a big deal.


    but the problem was¡­


    this supercomputer was connected to the national integrated computing power network.


    the city-level ai data center with more than 20 nodes, as well as the supercomputers and data centers of major universities, internet giants, and artificial intelligence research institutes, were all within this network.


    for tang rui, this was like a pie falling from the sky.


    if not for huawei¡¯s help, if tang rui had changed to another artificial intelligence to enhance it, he would not have been able to enter this computational power network.


    it was wonderful.


    through celia, tang rui mobilized a supercomputer and one-millionth of the computing resources in the district data center to launch a counterattack.


    in an instant, attack and defense changed positions.


    previously, he was dumbfounded. now, the people from the telecommunications security department were dumbfounded.


    however, they did not have an indestructible firewall.


    tang rui mobilized his computing power and directly cracked the firewall by force. he modified the server¡¯s super administrator privileges and kicked out all the people from the security department.


    in less than ten seconds, the battle was over.


    the telecommunication server was already renamed to tang.


    however, he did not make any modifications to the server, nor did he embezzle any data.


    he only left a message for the people in the security office.


    ¡°you guys don¡¯t talk about morals. you can¡¯t afford to play. it¡¯s boring.¡±


    after saying that, he erased all traces, modified the system log, and restored their authority.


    he came and left in a flash.


    only a group of dumbfounded people were left sitting in front of the computer in a daze.


    after tang rui did all this, he did not continue to invade since there was no point.


    with the computational power network in hand, it was a dimensional reduction attack on the internet. what kind of hacking was this?


    he could just log into the system¡¯s backend and open an authorization.


    why did he have to fight and kill?


    after solving the cybersecurity staff of the telco, he began the turing test of celia.


    the results of the test as expected.


    compared to the artificial intelligence in sci-fi movies, it was far inferior.


    if the artificial intelligences that everyone saw on the market were stupid¡­


    in that case, the upgraded version of celia was an imbecile.


    although it was much better than artificial idiocy, it was still not comparable to a normal person.


    actually, this was already very good.


    celia had just finished upgrading and had not fully absorbed huawei¡¯s huge database. she had not undergone in-depth learning.


    there was still a long way to go before it could reach his full form.


    tang rui was not in a hurry.


    anyway, the current celia was enough for him to use.


    when he was done, he began to surf the internet.


    it was really relaxing.


    for example, he could get the review authority of the cause and see what those short videos that had not been reviewed were. he could criticize them properly.


    needless to say, using smart glasses to watch short videos was very effective.


    especially short videos that had been processed by vr algorithms.


    that effect was quite amazing.


    unknowingly, tang rui was engrossed in it.


    until he was hungry at night.


    only then did he clean up the traces and withdraw from the cause.


    at night before going to bed, he imported the upgraded harmony os and celia¡¯s source code into the subconscious learning device.


    then, he put on his equipment and went straight to sleep.


    although it was only nine o¡¯clock.


    however, he did not want to go out and fly a drone today. he only wanted to figure out the source code of these two systems.


    so he went to bed early.


    while he was asleep, li shuyao was a little confused.


    she realized that tang rui did not go online tonight.


    not only was the computer useless, but even the phone was useless.


    this was a little strange.


    normally speaking, he should be playing games at this time and watching those girls¡¯ cross-dressing videos.


    could it be that he had discovered something and changed his account?


    curious, li shuyao searched for a long time and realized that tang rui was indeed not online.


    because traffic monitoring did not find upload and download data.


    ¡°are you asleep?¡±


    she sent a wechat message to tang rui, but did not get a reply.


    ¡°looks like he¡¯s really asleep. how boring.¡±


    after mumbling to herself, li shuyao returned to her bed with her phone and continued watching her drama.


    the night passed uneventfully.


    the next day, when tang rui woke up, his mind was filled with codes.


    after a night of subconscious learning, he had already grasped the source code of harmony os and artificial intelligence.


    it was very fast.


    it was just that all kinds of codes popped up in his mind from time to time, making him a little speechless.


    when he looked at his alarm clock, his brain automatically thought about how to write the code for the alarm clock program.


    it was inevitable. his thoughts were too active. the newest memories stored in his brain were all related to code.


    this situation lasted until he finished washing up and went out to eat breakfast.


    back home, tang rui opened his phone and found the message that li shuyao had sent him last night.


    ¡®are you asking me if i¡¯m asleep?¡¯


    there was something wrong with her.


    tang rui leaned against the sofa and found li shuyao¡¯s phone number and huawei account through huawei¡¯s database.


    ¡®hack?¡¯


    there was no such thing.


    this was rummaging through his own house. how could this be called hacking?


    he wanted to take a look at her cloud disk first.


    she was so full of herself that she took so many selfies?


    there were even photos of cosplay.


    damn!


    she even dressed up in a black silk bunny costume.


    who could withstand this?


    were these photos allowed to be seen without paying?


    he couldn¡¯t believe that was actually li shuyao.


    originally, he didn¡¯t have any other thoughts.


    however, after looking at these photos, he couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    who could reject a girlfriend who was beautiful, had a good figure, and knew how to cosplay?

 Chapter 23

    fire-fighting drone


    how should he pursue her?


    he had no experience.


    ¡°celia, search for how to make a girl like you, and show me the answer with the most likes.¡±


    tang rui thought for a while, and decided to learn from the internet.


    ¡°initializing search.¡±


    swipe!


    a web page appeared in front of him.


    how to make a girl like you?


    answer: have money.


    ¡­


    seeing this answer, tang rui gripped his chest.


    ouch!


    ¡°show me the answer with the second most likes.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    swipe!


    the web page changed.


    answer: romance, girls like romance.


    to quote some lyrics: the gift doesn¡¯t need to be too expensive, just the fallen leaves of champs elysees.


    did you notice?


    to give a girl romance, you need to have money first.


    damn it!


    ¡°close it. close all the web pages.¡±


    tang rui said irritably.


    ¡°okay.¡± celia.


    he leaned on the sofa and looked at the ceiling.


    he found that the problem had returned to the original point.


    he had to make money first.


    for him, there were many ways to make money now.


    the simplest and fastest way was to get some dirt on celebrities and sell it to them.


    but this method was illegal.


    of course he couldn¡¯t do illegal things.


    so what was the legal, fast, and no-cost way to make money?


    tang rui thought for a long time, and finally came up with a way to make money, which was to sell the algorithm to huawei.


    was this illegal?


    not exactly, but it was unethical.


    he had no choice.


    this was the fastest way to make money, and he could compensate huawei later.


    ¡°celia, give me president yu¡¯s phone number.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    tang rui picked up his phone and dialed president yu¡¯s number.


    president yu, who was working in his office, heard his phone ring and picked it up. it was an unknown number.


    ¡°hello, who¡¯s this?¡±


    ¡°president yu, hello. i am a loyal fan of huawei phones.¡±


    ???


    president yu was confused.


    ¡°uh¡­ thank you, thank you. what can i do for you?¡±


    ¡°well, i found that the phone camera had some problems, so i developed an image processing algorithm that can improve the clarity of photos.


    ¡°this algorithm is suitable for any huawei phone, and can even be used in self-driving cars.¡±


    after hearing tang rui¡¯s words, president yu¡¯s expression changed.


    if he wasn¡¯t bluffing, then this algorithm was very valuable.


    ¡°i don¡¯t know if your algorithm¡­¡±


    he didn¡¯t finish his sentence, and was interrupted by tang rui.


    ¡°i understand. after all, no one would believe this kind of thing if i just said it. i have sent the algorithm to your computer. you can arrange for technical staff to verify it.¡±


    president yu was stunned. he glanced at his computer.


    sure enough, on his desktop was an extra folder.


    the name of this folder was image algorithm.


    !!!


    seeing this scene, president yu gasped.


    their huawei internal network had been hacked.


    and this person had uploaded a file without their knowledge.


    ¡°you¡­¡±


    ¡°president yu don¡¯t worry. i am a loyal fan of huawei.


    ¡°you can verify the algorithm first. we¡¯ll talk later.¡±


    tang rui finished speaking and hung up the phone.


    president yu held his phone and listened to the busy tone from the receiver. he hadn¡¯t reacted yet.


    after a while, he came back to his senses. he quickly asked his secretary to notify the heads of the technical and information departments to come over for a meeting.


    tang rui didn¡¯t care what happened on huawei¡¯s side.


    anyway, after they verified the effect of the algorithm, they would contact him.


    this algorithm was a split beggar version of the drone image processing algorithm, but it was still very valuable.


    but this wasn¡¯t that important, so huawei wouldn¡¯t pay a sky-high price for it.


    according to his idea, he could get eight figures for it.


    with this money, he would have start-up capital.


    establishing an arms company would no longer be a dream.


    what to use as the main product?


    reconnaissance drone?


    no¡­ the country had that too. wuzhen 8 was very awesome.


    at that time, it couldn¡¯t be sold abroad, and not many could be bought domestically. it was meaningless.


    strike-reconnaissance integrated drone?


    no either.


    the competition for this thing was even more fierce, and he couldn¡¯t do this thing right away.


    after all, he didn¡¯t have the three certificates of military industry. he couldn¡¯t make weapons right away.


    so what to do with civilian drones?


    delivery drone?


    pesticide drone?


    fire-fighting drone¡­ wait a minute, the foreign trade version of the fire-fighting series drone was a good idea.


    tang rui¡¯s eyes lit up as he knew what to do.


    firefighting drone!


    if this thing was done well, it would be a surprise.


    he even thought of the buyer.


    just sell it to russia.


    after all, russia¡¯s home had a lot of forests, and the urban street environment was complex.


    in this situation, if there were a drone that had strong ground reconnaissance scanning performance, could easily find the ¡°fire point¡± in the forest and the hidden corners of the city, and carry five kilograms of ¡°fire extinguisher¡±, which could accurately deliver the ¡°fire extinguisher¡± under cover of smoke and dust¡­ would interest russia, right?


    if you improve a regular fire extinguisher by changing it to a regional spray fire extinguisher, it could spray at a fixed point in the air, and directly extinguish the area within a radius of 20 meters.


    russia would be interested in this sort of drone, right?


    hah.


    russia would certainly buy all the units.


    if the cost was cheaper, this firefighting drone could definitely become a bestseller.


    maybe buyers in the middle east would be interested too.


    well, that was decided.


    tang rui lay on the sofa and opened the cad drawing software.


    mind control was simply a blessing for engineers.


    he just had to think about it, and the drawings would be generated directly.


    in less than ten minutes, tshape design drawing of the drone was drawn.


    it was fast because this firefighting drone in his imagination was a disposable item.


    so there was no need to design it perfectly.


    the body was a 75 cm long cylinder with a propeller at the tail.


    before launching, the wings and tail were retracted into the body, and then unfolded after launching.


    the wings and tail were rectangular aluminum bars, easy to install, and very cost-effective.


    ¡°celia, make a 3d model based on this drawing.¡±


    ¡°modeling completed.¡±


    with supercomputing, he had the world in his palm.


    this speed instantly generated a three-dimensional model. how incredible!


    looking at this extremely ugly drone in front of him, tang rui didn¡¯t feel that there was any problem.


    he used aluminum alloy to make the body and aluminum bars as wings. he didn¡¯t care about how ugly it was.


    normally speaking, he should design the internal structure next.


    but he didn¡¯t do that.


    after all, this was his first drone he had designed.


    ¡°celia, give me permission on the supercomputing platform of comac aircraft design institute. i want to use ¡°dongfang¡¤yufeng¡±, an industrial-level fluid simulation model to do a wind tunnel test for the drone.¡±


    tang rui said bossily to celia.


    ¡°permission opened, data imported, simulation modeling completed. do you want to start testing?¡±


    ¡°start. start with a low-speed fluid test.¡±


    ¡°test started.¡±


    tang rui looked at the data that kept refreshing in front of him. he felt very happy.


    he personally thought the test was really unnecessary, but it was done this way traditionally.


    anyway, it didn¡¯t cost him any electricity.


    soon, the test results came out.


    the aerodynamic design of the drone at low speed could only be described in two words.


    utter trash.


    ¡°celia, do a high-speed fluid test.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t care. he curled his lips and let celia continue testing.


    soon, the test ended.


    the result of this test could be described in three words.


    complete. utter. trash.

 Chapter 24

    what a coincidence


    the next day, tang rui drove away from home to purchase materials for the fire-fighting drone.


    he had already checked the prices of various materials and the models of the accessories yesterday.


    today, he could go directly to buy them.


    to be honest, he was still somewhat conscientious.


    for the body of the fire-fighting drone, he didn¡¯t use the cheapest materials but opted for 6051-t6 grade aluminum alloy instead.


    this aluminum alloy cost around twenty yuan per kilogram.


    of course, he spent a bit more here, which meant he had to make up for it from other places.


    so, he decided to change the originally planned turbine engine to a brushless motor-driven propeller engine.


    initially, he wanted to buy the 18-yuan version, but found it didn¡¯t have enough power and couldn¡¯t carry the load.


    finally, after a lot of searching, he settled on a waterproof version of an outrunner brushless motor for 150 yuan.


    this was already considered a significant expense and the second most expensive component for the fire-fighting drone.


    as for the most expensive part, it was undoubtedly the electro-optical system.


    no matter how he tried to save money in other areas, he couldn¡¯t compromise on the electro-optical system; otherwise, the drone would become nothing more than a toy.


    the complete electro-optical system cost 780 yuan, with the lens alone costing 220 yuan, but it was necessary to buy it.


    in addition to the steering motor, flight control mainboard, processor, and other accessories, the total cost of building the fire-fighting drone reached 1,282.5 yuan.


    at first glance, it didn¡¯t seem expensive.


    but when you have a large quantity, it becomes costly.


    according to his plan, these fire-fighting drones would be flying in hundreds at the same time; otherwise, operating just a dozen of them individually would have little effect.


    so, for his first material purchase, he bought enough materials for 64 drones, spending a total of 82,080 yuan.


    it burned a huge hole in his pocket.


    he had already used up one-eighth of the money in his grandma¡¯s bank card.


    besides buying the materials, he also rented a small villa with a yard.


    there was no other choice as his house couldn¡¯t hold so many things.


    the drones couldn¡¯t fit in there now, let alone considering future projects.


    this kind of villa with a yard was the most suitable for him.


    speaking of this small villa, it reminded him of a regretful incident.


    he remembered that the villas in this area were being sold for only 4,288 yuan per square meter.


    they didn¡¯t sell well for almost half a year.


    back then, his father wanted to buy one and even chose a house.


    but due to a quarrel, his parents divorced, and the chance to buy that beautiful villa was lost.


    even if they bought the villa before the divorce, it would have been fine.


    the more he thought about it, the more upset he became. so, he decided to call his grandmother in the evening and tell her that his father hadn¡¯t contacted him for a month.


    after this whole morning of running around, he had spent tens of thousands of yuan.


    spending this much money made tang rui feel a bit uneasy.


    after all, he was used to frugal living.


    now, spending so much money at once, he found it a bit hard to handle.


    even the beef noodles at lunch didn¡¯t taste as good.


    ¡°celia, has huawei made any progress in verifying the algorithm?¡±


    while having lunch, tang rui thought about money and naturally thought about huawei.


    it had already been a whole day, and there was still no news from huawei.


    without any money coming in, he felt uncertain.


    ¡°do you wish to investigate the relevant information about huawei¡¯s algorithm?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s not the information about the algorithm itself. i want to know if huawei has verified the image algorithm i sent them yesterday.¡±


    ¡°i do not understand.¡±


    ¡°ugh! although you are an ai, you still need improvement.¡±


    ¡°retrieve the directory of reports submitted to huawei from last night until today.¡±


    ¡°understood. i am collecting and organizing the information.¡±


    finally, he was understood.


    whoosh!


    a long list of report titles appeared before him.


    ¡°search for the keywords ¡®image algorithm¡¯ and filter out irrelevant information.¡±


    ¡°done.¡±


    only seven reports remained, and one of them was a summary report about the image algorithm.


    tang rui opened it to take a look.


    after updating the image algorithm, the photo quality improved on average by 1.6 times without replacing any hardware.


    especially for long-distance shooting optimization, it reached an astonishing three times improvement.


    however, the technology department also pointed out that the image algorithm was not complete yet.


    it was still lacking image recognition and image analysis algorithms.


    after reading the report, tang rui felt like giving the technology department at huawei a thumbs up.


    the report was correct.


    what he sold to huawei was a split version of the algorithm, and it was a poor version at that.


    clear photos didn¡¯t matter much.


    clarity was essential for humans, but for machines, the key was whether the machine could recognize the information in the photos.


    especially for unmanned driving systems, machine recognition was critical.


    without machine recognition, even if you had clear photos, they would be useless.


    however, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to sell these algorithms.


    after all, actively selling something was different from others begging you to buy it.


    it wasn¡¯t just about having the upper hand, but also about the psychological gap.


    finally, he checked the time the report was uploaded.


    well, well.


    at 3:27 am this morning.


    indeed, it was huawei.


    they sure worked hard.


    now that the testing report was out, the higher-ups at huawei should be discussing it in meetings.


    with this in mind, tang rui wasn¡¯t in a rush anymore.


    after finishing lunch, as he was preparing to go home to work on the fire-fighting drones, officer chen called him.


    he asked if tang rui had time.


    if he did, he should come to the police station to collect his reward.


    how could he not have time when there was money to be collected?


    tang rui immediately agreed and rushed to the police station.


    arriving at officer chen¡¯s office, he knocked on the door.


    ¡°come in.¡±


    tang rui pushed open the door and took a look inside.


    what¡¯s going on? have all the officers here turned into pandas?


    why did everyone have such dark circles under their eyes, like they haven¡¯t slept for half a month?


    there were more than a dozen police officers in the office, and each of them had darker circles under their eyes than the others.


    thankfully, they were all young officers.


    they could still hold up.


    but if they were over 40, they would probably need rescuing.


    ¡°tang rui is here. sorry to keep you waiting. let me finish watching this video, then i¡¯ll take you to the finance department.¡±


    officer chen, with his panda eyes, said with a weary tone.


    ¡°it¡¯s alright, if you¡¯re busy, i¡¯m not in a hurry.¡±


    tang rui said nonchalantly.


    seeing the situation, he knew they must be dealing with something important; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t look so tired.


    so, he found a spot and sat down, waiting for officer chen.


    however, he was still very curious.


    what exactly was happening?


    so, he looked at officer chen¡¯s computer screen.


    video surveillance footage?


    or footage from traffic lights?


    was he watching videos to search for something related to vehicles?


    tang rui couldn¡¯t quite understand.


    after glancing at it for a moment, he decided not to bother. it seemed boring.


    he sat there idly with nothing to do.


    his eyes began to wander aimlessly.


    hmm?


    suddenly, he came across a piece of information.


    and it was a rather shocking one.


    ¡°dong jing, female, 25 years old, id number¡­ cause of death: suffocation.


    time of death: between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. on the 4th, the facial area of the body was severely damaged, and there was evidence of sexual abuse¡­¡±


    this was the text that was visible in the information, and the rest was blocked by a photo.


    and that photo was of the deceased, taken by the forensic team at the place where the body was discovered.


    but that wasn¡¯t the crucial part.


    the most crucial thing was that the person in the photo looked strangely familiar.


    however, among the people he knew, there was definitely no one named dong jing.


    tang rui furrowed his brow, thought about it for a while, checked the people he knew, and then started checking the female anchors he followed.


    ¡°what are you thinking about? let¡¯s go, let¡¯s get the money.¡±


    officer chen walked over, patting tang rui¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°oh¡­ sure.¡±


    tang rui was taken aback for a moment and then got up to follow him out of the office.


    ¡°chen, what¡¯s going on here? everyone looks like they¡¯re about to die from exhaustion.¡±


    on the way to the finance department, tang rui curiously asked.


    ¡°let¡¯s not talk about it. we¡¯ve been watching surveillance footage for three days; our eyes are sore.¡±


    officer chen waved his hand, looking like he might puke just thinking about surveillance.


    ¡°three days? and you still haven¡¯t found the suspect or the culprit?¡±


    ¡°let alone three days, at this rate, it¡¯ll take another month to see if we can find any leads.¡±


    ¡°can¡¯t you use facial recognition?¡±


    ¡°we can¡¯t even recognize what the murderer looks like. how can we use facial recognition?¡±


    ¡°can you tell me about it? does it violate any rules?¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s nothing we can¡¯t talk about. it¡¯s just that a few days ago, a woman was killed, and we still haven¡¯t found any suspects.


    ¡°all we know so far is that she went to a bar that night and encountered someone who may have been a rich heir or a tycoon.


    ¡°she was trying to lure someone rich but ended up being lured into something herself.¡±


    ¡°lure someone rich?¡±


    tang rui suddenly remembered.


    no wonder he found the deceased familiar.


    balenciaga stockings.


    silver-colored short dress.


    wasn¡¯t she the woman he had photographed sitting in the co-pilot seat last week, saying she was trying to lure a rich person?


    who would¡¯ve thought that she would disappear that night.


    what a coincidence.


    the clues the police were looking for were right here with him.

 Chapter 25

    the police¡¯s order for drones


    arriving at the finance office, tang rui took out his id, took a photo, and signed. the 300,000 yuan reward was directly deposited into his bank account without any delay.


    ¡°thank you again for your assistance to our police force. i have some other matters to attend to, so i won¡¯t accompany you any further,¡± officer chen said to tang rui after receiving the reward and leaving the finance office.


    he did have other tasks at hand ¨C continuing to watch surveillance footage to find clues.


    ¡°chen, are you now searching for clues in the murder of dong jing?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°yes, how did you know?¡± chen wondered.


    ¡°i saw the materials you had under your desk.¡±


    ¡°ah, yes, i¡¯m investigating this case. it¡¯s enough that you know, just don¡¯t spread it around.¡±


    ¡°well¡­ i certainly won¡¯t, but what if i could provide some crucial information about the murder? would there be a reward?¡±


    tang rui wasn¡¯t being greedy, but he would have still handed over the videos he had filmed to the police even if there were no rewards. however, if there was a reward, there was no harm in asking.


    ¡°there will definitely be a reward, but this case is different from a wanted criminal reward; there¡¯s no specific reward posted. however, if you can provide important information, there will be a reward for sure,¡± officer chen replied with a smile. he didn¡¯t really think tang rui could find any information about the killer; he just thought tang rui was eager because of the recent reward he had received.


    ¡°having a reward is enough. i don¡¯t care about the amount,¡± tang rui said.


    ¡°alright, if you do find any information, you can contact me directly.¡±


    ¡°chen, i have a video of her riding in a car that night.¡±


    ¡°who? you mean the deceased?¡±


    ¡°yea.¡±


    seeing tang rui nod confidently, officer chen was a bit puzzled.


    ¡°where¡¯s the video?¡±


    ¡°here.¡±


    tang rui took out his phone and showed the video he had filmed that night. the video clearly showed the license plate number of the car the deceased was riding in and the appearance of the driver. the video was of high quality, even capturing the letters on the stockings the deceased was wearing.


    after watching the video, officer chen fell silent. they had worked hard, staying up late and working overtime for three days, and still couldn¡¯t find any clues. now, tang rui comes along and presents the evidence right in front of them.


    ¡®if i had known earlier, i should have asked you to come and claim the reward on monday,¡¯ officer chen thought to himself.


    ¡°let¡¯s go. follow me to see the captain.¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    tang rui followed officer chen to the criminal investigation division, to the captain¡¯s office.


    in less than ten minutes, the captain came down from his office upstairs.


    ¡°tang rui, thank you so much. once again, you¡¯ve helped our police force a great deal.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t mention it. i was just testing the tracking and recording capabilities of the drone. it was just a coincidence.¡±


    tang rui humbly replied. he didn¡¯t know how his luck worked. every time he flew the drone, something happened. other people flew drones too, but not like him.


    in fact, at this moment, the captain was even more moved than tang rui. last time, it was about a wanted criminal, and now it¡¯s about clues in a murder case. tang rui¡¯s drone had been of great help to their police force. especially in this case, they were under tremendous pressure.


    but now, things were different. with the video provided by tang rui, the suspect¡¯s appearance was clear, making it much easier to find him.


    ¡°tang rui, do you have time now?¡± the captain asked.


    ¡°i do.¡±


    ¡°great, come to my office. i want to consult you about drones.¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    upon hearing this, tang rui¡¯s eyes lit up. the captain wanting to talk to him about drones wasn¡¯t about some minor issue like flying without airspace permission. it seemed that the police had seen the potential of drones and had some ideas.


    arriving at the captain¡¯s office, after the secretary served tea and sat down in the back, ready to record whatever was discussed, tang rui also didn¡¯t drink tea, waiting for the leader¡¯s questions.


    ¡°don¡¯t be nervous. i won¡¯t hold you accountable for flying the drone without permission, but you must apply for permission in advance in the future.¡±


    ¡°i promise to apply for permission in advance,¡± tang rui quickly nodded.


    this meant that the matter was over.


    ¡°i realized the importance of drones from these two incidents. our police force does have drones, but their performance is somewhat lacking. when i saw the video you showed, although i don¡¯t understand the technical details, i know that your drone is definitely exceptional. so, i want to ask, where did you buy your drone?¡±


    the captain was quite curious. the various drone companies they had approached claimed that their drones didn¡¯t meet the required standards, so where did tang rui get his?


    ¡°captain, i didn¡¯t buy my drone; i made it myself. it was a coincidence that these two incidents happened while i was testing the drone.¡±


    ¡°you made the drone yourself?¡± the captain was surprised.


    ¡°yes, i majored in aircraft design and engineering in college, so i¡¯m quite specialized in this field,¡± tang rui replied without hesitation. though the drone had assistance from the system panel, he had still worked hard to develop it.


    ¡°amazing! i didn¡¯t expect your technical skills to surpass those of many companies in the country. however, this does complicate things a bit,¡± the captain said, frowning.


    the police wanted to procure drones, which wasn¡¯t a problem, but they had to go through the proper channels and purchase from commercial sources, not from a private individual.


    ¡°captain, i¡¯m currently preparing to establish an aircraft manufacturing company. i wonder if i can participate in the bidding process?¡± tang rui immediately suggested.


    the police¡¯s procurement contract was a gold mine. while an order for one city might not amount to much, when you consider all the cities nationwide, the numbers would become astronomical. it would be very lucrative.


    ¡°of course, you can,¡± the captain said, turning to the secretary and instructing, ¡°get a copy of the previous tender documents.¡±


    the secretary got up to fetch the documents.


    soon, the documents were handed to tang rui.


    ¡°as long as your drone can meet these specifications and win our police force¡¯s procurement contract, there won¡¯t be any problem,¡± the captain said with a smile.


    tang rui quickly glanced through the documents.


    wow! this was like a custom-made deal for him.


    besides him, no other drone company in the country could produce this.


    ¡°the specifications aren¡¯t a problem; i can make it,¡± tang rui said confidently.


    ¡°that¡¯s great. register the company as soon as possible and provide a prototype. if the prototype meets the specifications, we can give you an advance payment,¡± the captain considered all aspects.


    he was worried that tang rui might not have enough money, so he proposed an advance payment. as for the prototype, he already had it.


    ¡°thank you, sir,¡± tang rui wasn¡¯t foolish; he knew the captain was looking out for him.


    ¡°thank you for your help to our police force.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re welcome. nowadays, we promote police-citizen cooperation to build a better community.¡±


    ¡°great. xiao zhang, give him your number. if he needs anything, he can call you directly.¡±


    ¡°sure, sir. i won¡¯t bother you any longer. you¡¯re busy.¡±


    ¡°okay, xiao zhang, see him out.¡±


    tang rui left the municipal bureau, feeling ecstatic, as if he was walking on air.


    not only did he come to the municipal bureau to receive a reward, but he also got the secretary¡¯s number and a procurement order from the police.


    the fire-fighting drones had not been launched yet, but he already received orders from the police.


    life was truly unpredictable.


    in fact, compared to the police¡¯s order, he still preferred to focus on the fire-fighting drones. but he needed to make money first.

 Chapter 26

    president yu is here. we have the money to buy a villa


    on the subway ride home, tang rui sat in his seat, head lowered. to others, it seemed like he was resting, or possibly even asleep. in reality, he was just trying to hide the screen of his smart glasses from the people around him. at this moment, he was designing a drone.


    the police¡¯s requirements for the drone¡¯s performance weren¡¯t particularly high, except for some slightly demanding specifications for the electro-optical system. for tang rui, that was no problem at all. however, the issue arose with the other systems.


    he couldn¡¯t build a drone for the police using the same high-performance features as his own custom drone. it was unnecessary and would undoubtedly be expensive. although he hadn¡¯t calculated the exact cost of building his own drone with existing equipment, he was sure it wouldn¡¯t be lower than the cost of a wing loong ii drone, which was priced at two million dollars for dog owners.


    this price would be unacceptable for the police, so he had to redesign a drone and keep only the electro-optical system while simplifying everything else. the engine would be replaced with propellers for simplicity, ease of maintenance, and durability. as for the avionics system, he would reduce some performance features, as they didn¡¯t need military-grade specifications.


    reducing these configurations would significantly lower the price. changing some equipment and reducing performance could lead to a directly usable drone. the only thing he needed to do was redesign the drone¡¯s aerodynamic shape.


    he couldn¡¯t simply copy the stealth design of his custom drone; that would be absurd. when did fugitives and criminals start having anti-aircraft radars? furthermore, stealth design would sacrifice aerodynamic layout and reduce the lift coefficient, which was entirely unnecessary.


    ¡°as the maximum curvature of the middle arc reaches 8.9%, the maximum lift coefficient is 1.8 when the angle of attack is 12 degrees¡­¡±


    as tang rui¡¯s thoughts flowed, the design on the screen continued to enrich. if someone knowledgeable in the field saw the drawings, they would know what he was drawing. it was the most classic and the highest lift coefficient concave-convex wing.


    without even fifteen minutes passing, tang rui had drawn a rough sketch of the entire drone body shape. it looked somewhat like a slimmed-down version of a civil airliner.


    this design was the most stable and had the highest lift coefficient in subsonic conditions. tang rui casually asked celia, ¡°do you know why i placed the wings underneath the fuselage?¡±


    celia immediately searched and compiled a bunch of data based on his question, ¡°under-wing layout, high lift-to-drag ratio¡­¡±


    however, this wasn¡¯t what he wanted to know. he was just testing whether celia had made any progress in these two days. unfortunately, there was no change; the answers were still rigid.


    ¡°that¡¯s enough. if you don¡¯t understand how to design it, just create a 3d model of this blueprint.¡±


    ¡°okay, currently creating permission, uploading data, building the model, starting the test¡­¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t pay much attention to celia¡¯s testing data because it wasn¡¯t important. these were aerodynamic layouts that had been verified for many years, and there wouldn¡¯t be any problems. while wandering around the small courtyard of the villa, he was contemplating the layout of the workspace.


    the rental villa he was in now mostly suited his preferences. the total building area was 386 square meters, with one underground floor and two above-ground floors, along with an attic and a large balcony above. however, the attic, balcony, and small courtyard were part of the gifted area and not included in the building area.


    if he had bought it back then¡­ forget it; he didn¡¯t want to think about that. what he was considering now was whether he should directly renovate the workspace. with the assistance of the system panel and celia, a semi-finished artificial intelligence, he could easily create an iron man-style workshop.


    however, the problem was that the villa wasn¡¯t his. should he buy it? it felt a bit small. after all, once the money from huawei arrived, he could easily buy a larger villa.


    buzz¡­


    just as he was contemplating whether to buy the villa or not, his phone vibrated. he didn¡¯t need to take out his phone as the number displayed directly on his smart glasses.


    it was president yu calling. the money had arrived.


    ¡°president yu, hello.¡±


    ¡°mr. tang, hello. i hope i¡¯m not disturbing you.¡±


    on the other end of the call, president yu directly addressed him by his surname. tang rui found it quite normal, considering he hadn¡¯t changed his number since their last conversation. for a company like huawei, it would be easy to find out his phone number.


    ¡°no, you¡¯re not disturbing me. i just arrived home and am resting on the couch.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s good to hear. if you¡¯re available, could we pay you a visit? if not, we¡¯ve already booked a hotel conference room, and you can come there. we mainly want to discuss the image algorithm in person.¡±


    that explains why they called him now; they were checking if he was still in nanjing.


    ¡°that¡¯s convenient. you can come directly here.¡±


    after tang rui provided his address, he exchanged a few polite words and hung up the phone. president yu and the others were still at the airport, and it would take them about an hour to reach his place.


    the moment he thought about the money he could earn from selling the algorithm, enough to buy a villa and start a company, his admiration for president yu skyrocketed like crazy. with president yu¡¯s arrival, he would have the money to buy the villa. the initial capital wouldn¡¯t be a problem anymore.


    president yu was coming¡­


    he needed to prepare some tea and fruits or something as a treat. he couldn¡¯t have nothing to offer.


    thinking about this, tang rui quickly got up and went out to buy things. after all, they were coming to bring him money. he had to maintain his dignity.

 Chapter 27

    everyone take a step back


    one hour later¡­


    on the coffee table in the villa¡¯s living room, a fruit platter had been arranged. tang rui had also opened the packaging of the premium tea he just bought, and the hot water was ready. now, he was waiting for president yu and his team to arrive.


    as he kept muttering to himself, he heard a honk outside the villa. tang rui peeked out and saw president yu getting out of a business car. he quickly opened the door and went out to welcome them.


    ¡°welcome, president yu and all the members from huawei,¡± tang rui greeted them with a sincere smile, using the term ¡°welcome¡± even though they were at his villa.


    seeing tang rui¡¯s warm reception, president yu was a bit taken aback. ¡°you are too polite; it¡¯s not a formal visit. we are imposing.¡±


    ¡°no, not at all. i¡¯m really happy that you and the distinguished members from huawei are here. after all, i am a loyal fan of huawei,¡± tang rui replied with a cheerful smile.


    tang rui introduced himself to the head of the technical department, mr. kang, and the other key members of the department. they were all impressed with tang rui¡¯s technical skills, which was the main reason president yu had brought them here.


    tang rui was asked if he liked playing with model aircraft, pointing towards the unmanned drone in the living room. tang rui casually responded that he loved it, especially considering he studied aerospace engineering, and playing with such a model was in line with his profession.


    president yu and his team were surprised to learn about tang rui¡¯s background in aerospace engineering. they had not anticipated this.


    ¡°no offense, but i didn¡¯t expect that you, mr. tang, would have such strong expertise in information technology,¡± president yu said, slightly surprised.


    tang rui shrugged modestly. ¡°not really, it¡¯s just average. i mainly learned it to protect my computer from being hacked.¡±


    president yu and mr. kang were at a loss for words, as they didn¡¯t know how to respond to that. it felt like a bit of self-deprecating humor.


    after some pleasantries, the topic of the image algorithm was brought up.


    tang rui revealed that the image algorithm he had was not complete, consisting of image processing, recognition, analysis, and coding. mr. kang acknowledged this and explained that they were interested in the algorithm, but they were equally keen on the information about the system vulnerabilities within huawei¡¯s os.


    after a moment of thought, tang rui held up five fingers, signaling a price of 50 million yuan for the algorithm.


    however, president yu frowned at the price, feeling that it was a bit high.


    ¡°mr. tang, to be honest, this price is a little high.¡±


    ¡°this is high?¡± tang rui also frowned.


    wasn¡¯t huawei rich?


    they couldn¡¯t even afford this number?


    ¡°how about this, mr. tang? let¡¯s each take a step back.


    the algorithm money, plus the loopholes in huawei¡¯s system, a total of 300 million, how about it?¡±


    !!!


    ¡°deal!¡±


    tang rui did not hesitate at all and said firmly and decisively.


    ¡°¡­¡± president yu.


    ¡°¡­¡± mr. kang.


    ¡°¡­¡± the others.


    and so the deal was sealed.


    ¡°mr. tang, may i ask how you entered our huawei system?¡± president yu asked.


    they really couldn¡¯t fathom this.


    since yesterday, the people in the information technology department had started pulling their hair out.


    no matter how hard they tried, he couldn¡¯t find any traces of a hack.


    tang rui hesitated for a moment, buying time while he contacted celia, asking it to gather information about the differences between the reinforced harmony os on the system panel and the current huawei group¡¯s harmony os code, then detect how the code variations affected the system¡¯s execution.


    finding the right words to describe the infiltration, tang rui asked if he could demonstrate it on his computer instead. president yu and his team agreed, knowing they wouldn¡¯t fully understand his explanations.


    president yu and the others smiled when they saw the system on the laptop screen.


    tang rui was telling the truth.


    after all, the phone, computer, and even the computer system were all from huawei.


    how could he not be a fan of huawei?


    after delaying for a while, xiaoyi had already compared a lot of different codes.


    there were many loopholes in the system.


    tang rui used a system vulnerability that was truly in the huawei os, but exploiting it for infiltration would still be challenging. however, he wasn¡¯t worried, as he had celia¡¯s assistance.


    celia had already compared the codes and found several system vulnerabilities. tang rui used one of them to demonstrate his intrusion into huawei¡¯s system.


    the technical members from huawei couldn¡¯t see tang rui¡¯s actions on the computer screen, but they gathered around, intrigued by his demonstration. they couldn¡¯t comprehend everything, but tang rui was unfazed, knowing that he indeed used huawei¡¯s system vulnerability.


    the deal was made, and they had the information they wanted. tang rui felt a bit excited about how smoothly everything went.


    tap tap¡­


    the keyboard was vigorously tapped by tang rui, and lines of code kept refreshing.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯m in.¡±


    tang rui spread his hands and said to the few people around him.


    sigh!


    the few technical experts were all dumbfounded.


    they couldn¡¯t understand.


    they could follow the earlier steps, but as it progressed, it became incomprehensible to them.


    the main issue was that they couldn¡¯t understand why the false information sent by tang rui hadn¡¯t been detected.


    where did the problem occur?


    it shouldn¡¯t be like this.

 Chapter 28

    great feast with alcohol. life is great


    ¡°do you know where the problem is?¡±


    mr. kang looked at tang rui after he finished explaining and turned his head to ask the technical support.


    ¡°i understood the front part but didn¡¯t understand the back part.¡±


    the technical support answered while scratching his head.


    what could he do?


    he was also desperate.


    the system was hacked in front of him, but he couldn¡¯t understand it.


    this made him lose face.


    ¡°mr. tang, the system problem is a fundamental problem for huawei.


    ¡°could i trouble you to give us a lesson and tell us where the system is wrong?¡±


    mr. kang had no choice but to swallow his pride and ask tang rui. after all, his own technical support was not skilled enough.


    ¡°no problem.¡±


    tang rui agreed very happily.


    in fact, he felt a bit sorry for these technical staff.


    it¡¯s not that they were not good enough.


    but he opened the system anyway.


    ¡°actually, there are still a lot of loopholes in harmony os, such as this¡­¡±


    tang rui retrieved the source code of harmony os and started to explain one by one.


    he didn¡¯t say how he hacked in, but pointed out the system¡¯s loopholes.


    as for the hacking method, let them make up their own minds.


    this lecture lasted for an hour.


    at first, president yu and mr. kang were listening, but their faces were not very good.


    but after listening for a while, their faces turned iron blue, and then they went aside, took out their phones and started sending messages.


    ahem!


    after talking for an hour, tang rui¡¯s throat felt a bit dry.


    ¡°let¡¯s do this¡­ i¡¯ll sort out the system loopholes and let you go back and study it yourself.¡±


    ¡°thanks for the trouble, mr. tang. would you consider joining us at hua¡­¡±


    president yu asked with some expectation, but his words were interrupted by tang rui before he finished speaking.


    ¡°thank you for your kindness, president yu, but don¡¯t talk about joining huawei. i¡¯m going to start my own drone company.¡±


    join huawei?


    was that a joke?


    he just wanted to make some money, and he had no plans to join huawei.


    don¡¯t talk about his system.


    even if he didn¡¯t have a system, he wouldn¡¯t want to work a nine-to-nine job, six days per week.


    otherwise, he would have gone to work after graduating from college, but he hadn¡¯t up ¡¯til now.


    ¡°that¡¯s a pity, but thank you so much for your help.¡±


    president yu saw tang rui¡¯s expression and saw that he was adamant, so he didn¡¯t continue to speak.


    tang rui asked xiaoyi to sort out the spliced version of the algorithm and the information of harmony os¡¯s loopholes, and then stored them in a hard disk.


    after all, both presidents were there. he was not good at directly hacking into their system and transferring data over.


    they also needed face, right?


    there¡¯s nothing to say next. president yu and his party took over the hard disk and said they would transfer the money to tang rui¡¯s account tomorrow. then they left with their people.


    after leaving tang rui¡¯s house, president yu ordered the driver to go straight to the airport.


    stay at a hotel?


    he couldn¡¯t stay any longer and rushed back overnight.


    hq had already made preparations. no one could leave if they worked overtime tonight.


    tang rui didn¡¯t know about these things.


    even if he knew, he didn¡¯t care.


    he was wandering around in the living room, his mouth almost curled up.


    300 million.


    how unbelievable.


    even if he didn¡¯t make money in the future, he didn¡¯t have to worry about it in his life.


    no way.


    he couldn¡¯t calm down.


    tang rui took out his phone, opened the phone book, found zhou tao¡¯s phone number, and dialed it.


    ¡°i¡¯m in a good mood today. i¡¯ll treat you to a big meal.¡±


    ¡°a big meal? did you win the lottery?¡±


    ¡°just say if you¡¯re coming or not.¡±


    ¡°where are you going?¡±


    ¡°donghai fishing port.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m leaving now. wait for me.¡±


    tang rui went out directly.


    because he was going to drink later, he planned to take the subway over and not drive.


    ¡®i don¡¯t know if it¡¯s because i have money now.¡¯


    he looked at the broken haval car in the yard and didn¡¯t like it no matter how he looked at it.


    he had to change cars.


    after getting the money tomorrow, he would go pick up a new car immediately.


    forty minutes later, tang rui arrived at donghai fishing port.


    ¡°here.¡±


    zhou tao had already arrived.


    he waved his hand to signal when he saw tang rui.


    ¡°why don¡¯t you go in?¡± tang rui looked at zhou tao, who was sweating, and was a bit confused.


    ¡°it¡¯s hot outside, and you don¡¯t go in to enjoy the air conditioning. waiting outside will fry your brain.¡±


    ¡°damn. you¡¯re really going to eat here?¡±


    zhou tao was also confused.


    he thought tang rui had set it here for a meeting.


    who would have thought that tang rui really wanted to eat here!


    ¡°nonsense. why are we here if not to eat?¡±


    ¡°did you strike it rich?¡±


    ¡°i guess.¡±


    ¡°damn¡­ i¡¯m going to have a good meal today!¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s go. i¡¯m not short of money now.¡±


    the two asked for a small private room and ordered eight dishes.


    while it might seem like a lot, they were all seafood, and each dish did not amount to much.


    ¡°have you been busy lately?¡± after ordering the dishes and entering the private room, tang rui casually asked.


    ¡°what do you think? my supervisor harasses me daily. those who don¡¯t know better might think that our company has accepted some national project,¡± zhou tao complained with a pained expression.


    ¡°didn¡¯t you say you were going to jump ship before? why haven¡¯t you done so?¡±


    ¡°ugh, don¡¯t talk about it. i was going to, but the other company is even trashier, so i might as well stay.


    ¡°enough about me. what have you been up to? did you really strike it rich? or are you here to ask me for something?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m rich now, so i want to invite you to dinner. are you satisfied with this answer?¡±


    ¡°you¡¯ve grown up in a short time, and you¡¯re so filial.¡±


    ¡°f*ck off¡­¡±


    the two chatted for a while, then the restaurant¡¯s dishes came up.


    the crabs looked very appetizing. there was nothing more to say, so they started eating.


    ¡°waiter, please bring us a carton of beer.¡±


    ¡°okay, please wait a moment.¡±


    after gnawing on two crabs, tang rui discovered that something was lacking.


    it turned out that there was no wine, so he ordered some as well.


    ¡°bottoms up!¡±


    ¡°cheers!¡±


    after the wine came up, the two started to drink.


    tang rui had good alcohol tolerance. he could handle eight ounces of chinese white spirit and half a carton of beer.


    zhou tao was even better at drinking than him.


    the two of them finished the carton of beer with ease.


    eating, drinking, and bragging together¡­ men¡¯s happiness was that simple.


    they were only done with dinner at 9 p.m.


    tang rui drank just enough to be in a somewhat hazy but still clear state of mind.


    after settling the bill, tang rui casually opened his wechat moments to take a look.


    huh?


    li shuyao was still working overtime.


    in her wechat moments, li shuyao shared a photo of herself making coffee in the office.


    the caption read: ¡°didn¡¯t have dinner tonight. i can¡¯t eat supper either, so i can only rely on coffee.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t know what drove him to do what he was about to do next.


    he directly posted several photos of a seafood feast taken before dinner.


    the caption read: ¡°small gathering with a friend today. we had a great feast and alcohol. life is great.¡±


    after posting, he felt like something was not quite right. but it didn¡¯t matter.


    this was how he felt after drinking. even if his mind was clear, the actions he took might not necessarily be rational.

 Chapter 29

    prototype design completed


    ¡°i¡¯m leaving. you should go back and rest early too, don¡¯t wander around in random places,¡± tang rui waved at zhou tao and said.


    ¡°do you want me to walk you back?¡±


    ¡°are you for real? i don¡¯t need you to accompany me. there¡¯s no problem.¡±


    ¡°are you sure?


    ¡°if you¡¯re really sober, show me the technique of the fourier-transform.¡±


    ¡°get lost.¡±


    zhou tao waved dismissively and walked away.


    after he left, tang rui also hailed a cab and went home.


    on the other side, after finishing reading a chat record without finding any clues, li shuyao sighed helplessly.


    picking up her phone, she was about to send a message to her mother, saying she might have to work late at the office tonight.


    but after sending the message, she casually opened her wechat moments and saw the photos of the seafood feast that tang rui had posted.


    gasp!


    li shuyao took a deep breath.


    ¡®don¡¯t get angry.


    ¡®don¡¯t get angry.


    ¡®he probably didn¡¯t do it on purpose¡­ f*ck!¡¯


    the timing of his social media post was right after she posted hers, and he was having a seafood feast, saying life was good.


    wasn¡¯t it obvious?


    if it were just another time, she wouldn¡¯t be so annoyed.


    the key was, the clue they had received at work was captured by tang rui.


    and as a result, she had to work overtime because of the information he had provided.


    but here he was, having dinner and drinking with a friend, deliberately making her angry with his social media post.


    li shuyao dialed his number directly.


    but the phone kept ringing, and no one answered.


    li shuyao felt helpless.


    ¡®is this how you treat someone you¡¯re dating?¡¯


    he didn¡¯t even send her a wechat message or call for four to five days.


    it wasn¡¯t easy for her to post something on wechat, and he even deliberately went against her.


    did he just get out of elementary school?


    even middle schoolers were better at flirting than him; he deserved to be single.


    as for tang rui not answering the phone, it¡¯s not intentional; he just fell asleep.


    he went straight to bed after getting home.


    his phone was on silent mode, and even if it weren¡¯t, he probably wouldn¡¯t have heard it.


    the next day, tang rui woke up.


    he felt refreshed and didn¡¯t have a hangover.


    after all, he only drank beer yesterday; it didn¡¯t have much after-effect and didn¡¯t get him too drunk.


    a bit of alcohol, diluted with some water, goes a long way.


    he picked up his phone.


    seeing the call from li shuyao, he felt a bit puzzled.


    why did she call at almost 10 pm?


    did she want to go on a date?


    that shouldn¡¯t be the case.


    tang rui thought for a moment and sent a wechat message to li shuyao.


    ¡°sorry. i drank yesterday and slept early, so i didn¡¯t hear your call. do you need something?¡±


    after sending the message, he went to freshen up.


    but when he finished washing up and had breakfast, he still hadn¡¯t received a reply from li shuyao.


    never mind. he continued with his work.


    although he was about to become a wealthy person, he still needed to do what needed to be done.


    he had already finished the drone¡¯s body that the police had ordered yesterday.


    today, he¡¯s working on the internal design.


    as for production, he would definitely outsource it to manufacturers.


    if it were only one or two drones, he could make them on his own.


    but for such a large order, he couldn¡¯t.


    not to mention the police order, even for firefighting drones, he wouldn¡¯t be able to make them himself.


    the reason he purchased so many components for firefighting drones was to make a batch and test their effectiveness.


    if it was not feasible, he could directly use the system to upgrade.


    after all, the cost of firefighting drones was too extravagant.


    without conducting experiments, he wouldn¡¯t feel at ease.


    the police drone order didn¡¯t require such complex procedures.


    with mature aerodynamic layouts, equipment, and components tested in the market, as long as the system worked well, there was no need to worry about its performance.


    tang rui worked until eleven o¡¯clock, and he completed the avionics system.


    however, he hadn¡¯t conducted simulations yet.


    at this moment, president yu called, asking him to review the contracts. if everything was fine, he could sign them, and the finance department would release the payment.


    tang rui opened his email and checked the two contracts sent by huawei.


    there were no complicated terms.


    the first contract was a simple technology transfer agreement.


    the second contract offered a reward for optimizing harmony os.


    both contracts were fine, and he didn¡¯t find any traps.


    in fact, he wasn¡¯t afraid that huawei would deceive him.


    if that were the case, he wouldn¡¯t be the one regretting it.


    after signing the contracts, tang rui sent them back to huawei.


    president yu immediately called and informed him that the finance department had arranged the payment.


    in less than fifteen minutes, he received a bank notification on his phone.


    ¡°i¡¯m rich!¡±


    tang rui jumped up with excitement.


    this time, he really received the money.


    he was thrilled, even more than last night.


    ¡°celia, conduct simulation testing, and let me know if there are any issues.¡±


    ¡°sure, currently conducting system simulation testing.¡±


    after arranging things, tang rui didn¡¯t rush to work on the drone.


    he went straight out and took a taxi to a car dealership.


    he was planning to change his car.


    however, he didn¡¯t intend to buy a gasoline-powered car but rather an electric vehicle.


    he was interested in the wanjie m7.


    the reason for choosing this model was mainly due to its compatibility.


    for other manufacturers¡¯ cars, he would have to redo the system optimization.


    he also had concerns about their intelligent driving systems.


    but if he bought the wanjie m7, he could directly upgrade its system and intelligent driving capabilities.


    currently, even an l5-level intelligent driving system couldn¡¯t match the enhancements celia received after the system panel strengthening.


    besides, in case he ran out of money one day, he could sell the autonomous driving system to huawei and make some extra profit.


    arriving at the car dealership, tang rui directly inquired about available cars, as he wanted to take one right away.


    ¡°sir, currently we only have black, white, and sky blue in stock. do you have a preference?¡±


    ¡°just the black one. i¡¯ll take it right away. where do i make the payment?¡±


    ¡°please follow me, sir.¡±


    the salesperson almost burst out laughing; there¡¯s rarely such good fortune.


    after paying the money and getting the car, tang rui, guided by the store¡¯s staff, went to pay the taxes and get the license plate, and finally purchase a full set of insurance.


    altogether, he had spent a little over four hundred thousand. but he didn¡¯t mind spending this money at all.


    after all, he was now rich.


    when he returned home, celia had already completed the system testing.


    all the simulation results were flawless.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t surprised at all.


    ¡°convert the models into drawings and store them by category.¡±


    ¡°understood, currently categorizing the data.¡±


    although celia was still a bit dim-witted, as a work assistant, it was quite impressive.


    at least in organizing data, it was really impressive.


    the police drone¡¯s design was finished, but he didn¡¯t plan to manufacture it himself.


    he didn¡¯t even want to build the prototype.


    firstly, it would be troublesome.


    with the equipment he currently had, he couldn¡¯t even make the drone¡¯s body, let alone the complex avionics system. he needed a dust-free workshop, and he had no idea where to find one.


    secondly, it wasn¡¯t interesting.


    he liked high-altitude, high-speed jet aircraft; these propeller-driven planes didn¡¯t excite him at all.


    so, after some thought, he decided to visit his school.


    he wanted to ask for help from his professors.


    though south china university of technology wasn¡¯t incredibly famous, it was one of the defense-oriented universities, so it had sufficient resources.


    coupled with the significant order from the police, both he and the manufacturer would profit.


    it would be a win-win situation.


    so, asking the professor to help him find a company wouldn¡¯t be asking for personal favors.


    besides, when manufacturing the prototype, he would pay for it; it¡¯s not like he was trying to get something for free.

 Chapter 30

    professor, help me find a manufacturer


    ¡°celia, replace harmony os and the smart driving system, and add image algorithms and a smart assistant program.¡±


    before leaving, tang rui asked celia to update the car¡¯s system.


    in fact, according to his plan, he wanted to modify the entire car and then upgrade it with the system panel.


    although it would involve a lot of work, the car would undoubtedly be much safer after the system panel upgrade.


    however, upon reflection, he decided not to do it that way.


    if he were to proceed as planned, he would have to retain the original engine, chassis, and frame.


    after all, the identification numbers for these components had already been registered at the vehicle registration office.


    modifying a vehicle without proper authorization was illegal, and if anything went wrong, it could lead to significant trouble.


    so he only asked celia to update the system program.


    as for the car modification, he would build his own car in some time.


    in a flash, the system update was complete.


    tang rui drove the new car to south china university of technology.


    when he arrived, it was just after the second afternoon class had ended.


    at this time, his professor should have returned to the office.


    sure enough, as tang rui arrived at the professor¡¯s office, he coincidentally met the professor coming back.


    ¡°professor chen, it¡¯s been a while.¡±


    tang rui greeted him with a smile.


    ¡°tang rui, why did you come back? you¡¯ve already graduated.¡±


    seeing tang rui, professor chen looked somewhat surprised.


    after all, he had graduated, so why did he come back?


    ¡°hehe¡­ i specifically came back to see you.¡±


    tang rui replied with a grin.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll treat it as you came back to see me, but who comes to visit without bringing anything? usually, those who come knocking are troublemakers.¡±


    professor chen joked without caring much.


    they were familiar with each other.


    otherwise, tang rui wouldn¡¯t have come to ask for his help.


    ¡°you guessed it right. i did come here to seek your help.¡±


    ¡°seeking my help? you¡¯ve already graduated; why are you asking a regular professor like me for help?¡±


    ¡°yes, i designed a drone and would like your opinion.¡±


    ¡°really? you designed a drone?¡±


    ¡°yes, i¡¯m planning to start a company, and the product will be drones.¡±


    ¡°amazing! where are the blueprints? show them to me quickly.¡±


    professor chen was very excited, even more so than tang rui.


    ¡°it¡¯s this drone.¡±


    tang rui took out a portable hard drive, connected it to the computer, and opened the files.


    at first glance, professor chen knew that tang rui¡¯s aerodynamic design was fine.


    after all, it was a classic aerodynamic design that had been researched extensively.


    trying to make any changes to such a classic aerodynamic design was quite challenging.


    but tang rui¡¯s design simply copied the classic design without any fancy modifications.


    while professor chen was reviewing the blueprints, he nodded.


    although the design wasn¡¯t particularly innovative, it was stable and didn¡¯t have any potential issues.


    moreover, from the data marked on the blueprints, it was evident that tang rui had a solid foundation, and all aspects had been taken into consideration.


    twenty minutes later, after reviewing the blueprints, professor chen turned to look at tang rui.


    ¡°the design is excellent, and your foundation is solid. you didn¡¯t make it showy or add any fancy elements, which is very good. as for the avionics system, i won¡¯t say much since it¡¯s not my expertise, but from your annotations, it seems fine. however, let me be blunt; although your drone design is flawless in all aspects, it lacks novelty. if you¡¯re really planning to start a company, the competitiveness of this drone model may be insufficient,¡± professor chen expressed all his thoughts honestly.


    he spoke sincerely.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, professor. this drone is specially designed for a client. once it¡¯s produced, it will sell well.¡±


    tang rui felt touched. after all, professor chen was just his university teacher, and the fact that he shared so much advice was already quite good.


    ¡°the client¡¯s requirements? according to the configuration of this drone, it seems to be for civilian use. but civilian drones don¡¯t need such advanced specifications.¡±


    professor chen was puzzled.


    ¡°it¡¯s an order from the police.¡± tang rui said with a smile.


    if it weren¡¯t for the police order, he wouldn¡¯t have designed it this way.


    because private companies or individuals were not allowed to operate this type of drone.


    order from the police?


    after hearing this, professor chen suddenly remembered a recent incident circulating in the industry.


    it was about the jinling police department issuing a tender, requiring the drone¡¯s electro-optical system performance to surpass that of the global hawk.


    this was quite a challenging task.


    they didn¡¯t know if the military could accomplish it, but they certainly couldn¡¯t.


    ¡°you got an order from the police?¡±


    thinking of the news he heard a few days ago, professor chen¡¯s mind was spinning.


    ¡°yes,¡± tang rui nodded.


    impressive! tang rui certainly did not show this potential during his four university years.


    professor chen didn¡¯t continue to question the order.


    in his opinion, if tang rui could get an order from the police, he must have some background.


    otherwise, with the outrageous requirements of the police, even boeing would be at a loss.


    ¡°that¡¯s good. since it¡¯s a police order, there shouldn¡¯t be any issues.¡±


    ¡°no, there¡¯s still one problem, and i need your help, professor.¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s the problem?¡±


    ¡°professor, can you help me find a contract manufacturer?¡±


    professor chen¡¯s mouth twitched for a moment, but he didn¡¯t say anything for a while.


    was he really getting the order just based on connections without anything else?


    he was asking for outsourcing even without complete blueprints besides the drone design?


    what could he say?


    he could only acknowledge that having good connections was advantageous.


    ¡°outsourcing is not a problem. the key is how many orders you have.


    if it¡¯s not too many, you can find any company casually.¡±


    professor chen thought for a moment and asked.


    it wasn¡¯t a difficult task, and he might even gain some favors in return.


    now it depended on how many orders tang rui had, and then he could find a suitable contractor based on that.


    ¡°the order from the jinling police department should be in the tens of millions.


    as for future orders from other city police departments, i can¡¯t say for sure.¡±


    ¡®wow.


    ¡®your connections are really extraordinary.¡¯


    ¡°oh, in that case¡­ we can¡¯t approach small companies. let me think about it.¡±


    after saying this, professor chen took out his phone and started flipping through the contacts.


    after a while, he made a phone call.


    ¡°zhi peng, are you busy?¡­ there¡¯s nothing urgent, but if you¡¯re free, come to the university. i want to introduce a junior to you¡­ okay, i¡¯ll wait for your call.¡±


    he hung up the phone.


    putting down the phone, professor chen smiled and said, ¡°you can also call him senior. he was one of the first students i mentored at this university.


    ¡°currently, he has a leadership position at


    avic


    jinling light aircraft power company.


    ¡°if you hand over your drone project to their company, there won¡¯t be any issues in all aspects.


    ¡°he¡¯ll be here shortly, and we can have dinner together tonight. you can have a good chat.¡±


    how was he an ordinary university professor?


    with just one phone call, he had brought a leader from a subsidiary company of avic group.

 Chapter 31

    set off, aeromodelling event


    around 8 p.m., professor chen, tang rui, and zhang zhipeng left a restaurant beside the university.


    ¡°within a week at most, we can have the prototype ready for you, and the cost won¡¯t be too high.


    ¡°you should quickly register your company, and when the time comes, just sign the contract directly. you don¡¯t need to worry about anything else; i¡¯ll take care of it for you.¡±


    zhang zhipeng confidently told tang rui.


    and he wasn¡¯t boasting.


    as the vice president of an aircraft manufacturing company under avic, he had the ability to handle this easily.


    things that seemed troublesome for tang rui were just a piece of cake for him.


    ¡°thank you, senior. i¡¯ll go find an agent tomorrow and expedite the company registration. we can sign the contract next week.¡±


    tang rui hurriedly assured him that he wouldn¡¯t drag his feet.


    ¡°alright, it¡¯s settled then.¡± zhang zhipeng nodded, indicating that there was no problem.


    ¡°professor, senior, take your time. i¡¯ll head out first.¡±


    ¡°sure, be safe on the way.¡± professor chen waved his hand.


    after exchanging pleasantries, tang rui turned and left.


    as for where professor chen and senior zhang were going next, he had no involvement.


    this dinner was very rewarding.


    he had gotten to know a senior and strengthened his relationship with his professor.


    next, all he needed to do was register a company, and the rest of the tasks would be taken care of by others.


    he would visit the police department for the bidding process, and then he just needed to wait for senior zhang to provide the goods.


    however, the profit from this contract wouldn¡¯t be substantial.


    even for an order in the millions, he would only earn a few million.


    after all, it was a police department order, and he couldn¡¯t be too aggressive with pricing.


    ever since he profited from huawei, he felt a bit disdainful toward smaller amounts like a hundred or ten thousand.


    this mindset wasn¡¯t good and required reflection.


    so, tang rui drove straight to the ¡°qian shen bathhouse¡± to have a bath and clear his mind.


    the technician was excellent.


    the massage felt very comfortable.


    by the time he returned home, it was already 11 p.m.


    after casually downloading several mathematics books from the digital library, he put on his study headset and slept.


    the next day, after getting up, he went to find an agent to register his company.


    the registered capital was 50 million, and it was fully paid.


    although it wasn¡¯t necessary, he didn¡¯t just want to play around; he intended to invest money to do things properly.


    so, he paid the amount early, and these funds might still not be enough.


    even if he didn¡¯t establish a production department, he needed a research department.


    research equipment was not cheap.


    but even if he invested a lot, it was necessary to do so.


    after all, the devices enhanced by the system panel would still require reverse engineering, and without equipment, how could he do it?


    moreover, having people under him would make things easier.


    if he wanted to manufacture something, someone could go and purchase the components, so he didn¡¯t have to worry about it.


    even if there were no components available in the market, he could directly have people make them in the laboratory.


    so, in this aspect, he spared no expense.


    he didn¡¯t need to worry about registering the company.


    however, he still had to personally inspect and choose the location for the office or laboratory.


    office buildings were definitely not suitable.


    especially high-rise office buildings; they swayed in the wind and couldn¡¯t meet the installation and experimental requirements of some equipment, let alone the research requirements.


    so, he spent a whole day searching and finally found an abandoned repair plant.


    the location was quite remote, close to yongning.


    as a result, land and property prices were not high. the entire 11,600 square meters of the factory building was rented for only 600,000.


    originally, he wanted to buy the land, but the owner simply refused to sell.


    even if he couldn¡¯t find anyone to rent it, the owner still wouldn¡¯t sell.


    there was no other way.


    so, tang rui had no choice but to sign a three-year contract with the owner.


    as for three years later¡­


    if he still couldn¡¯t establish his own research institute by then, he might as well jump off the yangtze river bridge.


    after a busy day, tang rui finally sorted out most of the company¡¯s affairs.


    hiring people and such could wait; there was certainly no shortage of people nowadays.


    he didn¡¯t need research-oriented talents; what he needed were technical hands.


    whether they had independent research capabilities wasn¡¯t important; what mattered was whether they could perform technical analysis.


    such requirements were too simple for graduate students.


    if you asked them to do research¡­


    it would be somewhat challenging.


    but if you asked them to use existing technologies to create some fancy things, that would be no problem at all.


    especially for graduate students majoring in materials, they could come up with all sorts of fancy stuff.


    in the evening, after taking a shower, tang rui came to the living room to do some maintenance on the drone.


    after all, he would be showing it off in public tomorrow, so the drone¡¯s appearance was also important.


    he took out a piece of linen cloth and wiped off the dust from the fuselage.


    buzz¡­


    the phone vibrated twice.


    he picked it up and saw a message from zhou tao.


    zhou tao reminded him to go fly model aircraft together tomorrow.


    tang rui replied casually, ¡°got it,¡± and put down the phone.


    but then, the phone vibrated again.


    ¡°bro, we¡¯ve already made plans with shuyao tomorrow to go hiking.¡±


    tang rui saw a message from zhou ziqi, and his mouth twitched.


    ¡°tomorrow won¡¯t do. how about the day after tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°bro, are you trying to rebel? should i let our mother personally contact you?¡±


    ¡°no matter what you say, tomorrow i¡¯m really busy.¡±


    ¡°is it a real emergency? is it very important?¡±


    ¡°tomorrow, i need to go back to school for a while to participate in a model aircraft flying event organized jointly by the school¡¯s model aircraft club and the civil aviation club.¡±


    hah. he finally had an opportunity to let the drone fly without any restrictions. he wouldn¡¯t just give that up; no one could change that.


    after a while, li shuyao sent a message.


    ¡°are you going to participate in the model aircraft flying event tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°yes, so i¡¯m sorry, i can¡¯t go hiking.¡±


    ¡°can i join you to take a look? if it¡¯s not convenient, never mind. i¡¯m just curious about model aircraft.¡±


    ¡°sure, i¡¯ll pick you up tomorrow morning.¡±


    ¡°thank you, i appreciate it.¡±


    after putting down his phone, tang rui rubbed his face, feeling a bit overwhelmed.


    he didn¡¯t expect that li shuyao would also want to join him for the event.


    actually, bringing someone along wouldn¡¯t be a bother.


    every time there was a model aircraft flying event, outsiders would also participate.


    many model enthusiasts would want to join in the fun upon hearing the news.


    so, bringing someone along wouldn¡¯t be a big deal.


    the main point was that li shuyao seemed to be genuinely interested in model aircraft.


    this made him a little happy.


    after all, having the same interests made it easier to bond and play together with someone.


    otherwise, it could be quite uncomfortable when educational backgrounds and interests differed, making it difficult to find common ground.


    these emotional aspects were harder to change and reconcile compared to differences in lifestyle or personality.


    although he wasn¡¯t good at wooing girls, he understood marriage.


    after all, his parents¡¯ divorce had deeply affected him.


    so, he had done some research on this topic.


    there was a time when he really didn¡¯t want to get married.


    now, he realized it was because he hadn¡¯t met someone as beautiful as li shuyao.


    after a brief daydream, tang rui packed his things, confirmed the meeting time with li shuyao, and then went to sleep.


    early the next morning, he packed all the necessary equipment and set off in his car.


    today, he was going to be the participant that stood out the most in the model aircraft event.

 Chapter 32

    no drone can escape being locked on


    ¡°turn left, and you will reach your destination in 200 meters,¡± the navigation guided tang rui to the entrance of the residential area where li shuyao lived.


    as he parked the car, he saw li shuyao coming out of the community gate.


    ¡°over here,¡± tang rui rolled down the car window and called out to li shuyao.


    li shuyao turned her head and smiled sweetly at tang rui from inside the car.


    she was so beautiful.


    tang rui suddenly felt his blood flow from the left atrium through the mitral valve to the left ventricle, then through the aortic valve to the aorta, circulating through his body and entering the veins, passing through the superior and inferior vena cava to return to the right atrium, flowing through the tricuspid valve to the right ventricle, and finally, after passing through the pulmonary circulation, returning to the left atrium through the four pulmonary veins.


    in simple terms, his heart skipped a beat.


    with a simple t-shirt, denim shorts, and white sneakers, her well-proportioned figure was displayed perfectly.


    especially her long, straight legs were simply irresistible.


    ¡°you¡¯re here so early?¡± li shuyao opened the car door and asked with a smile.


    ¡°you¡¯re early too,¡± tang rui looked at the time; they still had more than ten minutes before their agreed meeting time.


    ¡°have you had breakfast?¡± li shuyao asked.


    ¡°yes, i bought some buns on the way,¡± tang rui replied.


    li shuyao¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, thinking just as she had expected. fortunately, she had already eaten breakfast at home and didn¡¯t rely on tang rui to bring her food.


    ¡°this is your new car?¡± li shuyao asked casually, sniffing the lingering faint smell of formaldehyde in the car.


    ¡°yeah, i just bought it yesterday,¡± tang rui nodded, eager to show off a bit.


    unfortunately, li shuyao didn¡¯t inquire further. she didn¡¯t ask where he got the money or how much the car cost. it made him a little uncomfortable.


    soon, tang rui parked the car inside zijin college, which was under nanjing university of science and technology.


    after parking, he carried the drone, and li shuyao held the laptop for him.


    the two of them then went to the sports field on campus.


    ¡°over here!¡±


    zhou tao, who had already arrived, saw tang rui and shouted loudly. tang rui smiled and walked over; he didn¡¯t need zhou tao¡¯s call to notice them. from afar, he recognized this familiar group ¨C some were his seniors, some were juniors, all members of the aeromodelling club, and he knew them quite well.


    ¡°what up everyone?¡± tang rui walked up to them, but he noticed that their expressions were off, which confused him.


    just how long has it been since they last saw each other? why did they suddenly look like they didn¡¯t recognize him?


    ¡°senior, is this your girlfriend?¡± one of his juniors asked.


    huh? girlfriend?


    at that moment, tang rui remembered that he was with li shuyao.


    ¡°uh¡­ she¡¯s my friend, li shuyao. she¡¯s interested in aeromodelling, so she came along with me to take a look,¡± tang rui introduced li shuyao to the group.


    ¡°hello, nice to meet you all. i hope i¡¯m not intruding,¡± li shuyao greeted them with a smile.


    ¡°not at all.¡±


    ¡°honored, very honored.¡±


    ¡°welcome, welcome.¡±


    the group of normally playful engineering students suddenly turned shy and awkward.


    zhou tao was even winking and teasing him, making tang rui roll his eyes.


    he came here to show off his skills, not to show off his girlfriend.


    ¡°where are your equipment? did you update it?¡± helpless, tang rui had to change the subject.


    ¡°they are all over there. rui, your¡­ oh my god¡­¡±


    ¡°this is your new ¡®wife¡¯?! she¡¯s so beautiful.¡±


    ¡°stealth design, and it¡¯s a wave-riding body. rui, are you trying to reach the heavens?¡±


    ¡°this airframe is simply amazing, rui, you¡¯re awesome.¡±


    as soon as the group noticed the drone tang rui had brought, they immediately shifted their attention away from li shuyao. all of them crowded around the drone, exclaiming in amazement.


    not only them, but others around also gathered to see what was going on. after all, they were all aeromodelling enthusiasts, and when someone brought such an impressive device, who wouldn¡¯t be curious?


    everyone here understood the subject matter. just by looking at the aerodynamics and appearance, they could guess some of its capabilities. therefore, they were even more interested in tang rui¡¯s drone.


    ¡°your stealth design is amazing.¡±


    ¡°no, no, it¡¯s just ordinary. i don¡¯t know its actual performance yet.¡±


    ¡°look at the wing design! oh my god¡­ it¡¯s a variable-sweep wing.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s a technical verification, so i don¡¯t know if there will be any issues.¡±


    li shuyao stood on the outside, watching the group of people gathered around tang rui¡¯s drone, discussing it enthusiastically.


    looking at tang rui¡¯s face, which was both modest and secretly proud, li shuyao found it quite interesting.


    while tang rui was showing off in front of everyone, just three kilometers away from zijin college, several military vehicles were parked. these were no ordinary vehicles; they were all specialized vehicles.


    inside an unfolded field command vehicle, several soldiers were sitting in front of the computer, closely monitoring the data on the screen. one of them, a middle-aged man in military uniform, asked, ¡°when will the aeromodelling start over there?¡±


    ¡°the plan is nine o¡¯clock, in seven minutes,¡± the person in civilian clothes immediately replied.


    ¡°let them begin.¡±


    ¡°understood. i will contact the person in charge there.¡±


    after making the call, the person on the other end immediately arranged for the aeromodelling to start.


    ¡°this system, how many unmanned aerial vehicles can it simultaneously track and lock onto?¡± the middle-aged man in military uniform asked after looking at the screen.


    ¡°according to our tests, with one 360¡ã wide-area scanning radar, combined with the electronic warfare vehicle¡¯s reconnaissance radar and low-altitude warning radar, along with the information processing center, it can simultaneously lock onto 38 drones or cruise missiles.¡±


    ¡°what about countermeasures?¡±


    ¡°under normal circumstances, electronic interference, signal induction, and laser weapons are used for countermeasures. in a battlefield scenario, they can also be paired with close-in weapons systems. no drone can escape locking under this system.¡±


    as the two were discussing, some red dots suddenly appeared on the screen.


    ¡°report, unmanned aerial vehicle group detected.¡±


    ¡°lock onto all targets and conduct simulated attacks.¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    the two stopped chatting and turned to look at the screen.


    meanwhile, at the sports field inside zijin college, everyone started flying their aero models or drones. tang rui¡¯s drone had not taken off yet, but it was already placed on the runway.


    on both sides of the runway, a group of people were watching and waiting for the drone to take off.


    tang rui received the notebook computer from li shuyao and sat down below the podium.


    click¡­


    he opened the mechanical locks on both sides of the notebook, took out four metal support rods, and fixed them into the corresponding corners of the notebook¡¯s base. then he attached the support brackets and stood it on the ground.


    ¡°what¡¯s the use of being flashy? simplicity is more practical.¡±


    zhou tao complained, but tang rui knew he was probably envious at the moment.


    tang rui didn¡¯t pay much attention to him. after securing the bracket, he opened the notebook.


    click¡­


    he unfolded the keyboard on both sides, erected the throttle valve and control stick, and pulled out the foot rudder from the base.


    ¡°wow¡­¡±


    everyone around him was astonished at tang rui¡¯s actions. they all envied the cool equipment he had.


    ¡°move to both sides, don¡¯t stand at the tail, and watch out for the jet wash.¡±


    after calling out to the onlookers on both sides of the runway, tang rui opened the interface of the drone¡¯s control system.


    the operating system started.


    the drone began its self-check.


    normally, when he flew by himself, he would skip this step. but today, he not only didn¡¯t skip it but also completed all the pre-flight preparations.


    ¡°radar system normal.¡±


    ¡°optical system normal.¡±


    ¡°navigation system normal.¡±


    ¡°communication system normal.¡±


    ¡°power system normal.¡±


    ¡°flight control system normal.¡±


    ¡°avionics system check complete, all systems normal.¡±


    engines started.


    buzz¡­


    roar¡­


    the twin jet engines with the strengthened system panels started. accompanied by the roar of the engines, two blue-white exhaust flames with clear mach rings shot out.


    ¡°wow!¡±


    suddenly, there was a chorus of exclamation around.


    the exhaust flames and mach rings left everyone dumbfounded.


    tang rui¡¯s lips curved up slightly as he glanced at the runway ahead.


    after ensuring there were no people or obstacles, he released the brakes, pushed the throttle, and pulled back the control stick.


    amidst the astonished gazes of the onlookers, the drone took off rapidly, shooting straight into the sky.

 Chapter 33

    impossible, absolutely impossible


    tang rui controlled the drone to ascend directly to an altitude of 5000 meters.


    this altitude was something he had never flown at before.


    securing the airspace was great; they could fly freely.


    once reaching the altitude of 5000 meters, he activated the drone¡¯s electro-optical system.


    beep, beep, beep¡­


    the next second, warning symbols began flashing on the screen.


    what was going on?


    tang rui was momentarily puzzled, but he quickly tapped on the keyboard.


    swish!


    the red dots on the screen refreshed and turned into an image.


    ¡°what the heck is this, radar vehicles?¡±


    seeing several military vehicles in the picture, he was dumbfounded.


    one had a spherical top, another a rectangular radar array, and the third a circular disk.


    three radar vehicles, three different radar models.


    on the computer screen, it clearly displayed that all three radar vehicles were in operational mode.


    the radar frequencies, bands, and radiation intensities were all precisely detected by the drone¡¯s system.


    moreover, these vehicles were just three kilometers away from zijin college.


    ¡°damn it¡­ these are military radar vehicles. how come they¡¯re operating in the city?¡±


    ¡°that rectangular radar array seems to be a low-altitude warning radar, specifically used to target drones.¡±


    ¡°look at the radar frequencies and bands; this seems to be pulse-doppler radar.¡±


    ¡°the radiation feedback is very clear. if they fire an anti-radiation missile, it would be interesting.¡±


    as the last person spoke, everyone looked at him.


    ¡®young man, your ideas are quite bold.¡¯


    ¡°seems like these three radar vehicles are using our drones as targets. is this some kind of exercise?¡±


    ¡°our instructor didn¡¯t mention this. could it be¡­ we¡¯re being taken advantage of?¡±


    ¡°how about we fly over and take a look?¡±


    ¡°sure, let¡¯s fly over together: one high, one medium, and one low. jets go for a direct acceleration charge, turbofans flank from both sides, and propellers maneuver at low altitude.¡±


    ¡°no problem, let¡¯s do it.¡±


    ¡°tang rui, give us directions. we¡¯re up.¡±


    ¡°charge!¡±


    after a brief assignment of tasks, everyone acted according to their aircraft types.


    they were all young people.


    if they were being taken advantage of, so be it.


    they put their words into action.


    from tang rui¡¯s drone¡¯s perspective, the previously scattered flying models in the sky began to organize effectively.


    ¡°are you sure this won¡¯t cause trouble?¡± li shuyao asked quietly, seeing the group of excited people.


    ¡°what could happen? our airspace is centered around the sports field, with a flight radius of five kilometers. the radar vehicles are within our airspace. what¡¯s the problem if we fly over there?¡± tang rui didn¡¯t mind at all.


    after such an incident, it wouldn¡¯t be them who would be embarrassed.


    no one would take a group of college students too seriously. he felt a bit sorry for the soldiers on the radar vehicles.


    they might receive a dressing down when they return.


    as the group of model aircraft began an organized charge, the soldiers inside the command vehicle immediately reported, ¡°report, our location has been detected, and the drone fleet is moving towards us in an organized manner.¡±


    ¡°discovered?¡±


    the technician was a bit puzzled.


    he looked outside the window, and the radar vehicle was completely concealed by the trees.


    their current location was practically impossible to detect unless observed from a high altitude. even if the model aircraft carried cameras, they wouldn¡¯t be able to spot them here.


    moreover, none of the previously launched model aircraft were flying in their direction.


    so, how did they get exposed?


    ¡°thirteen drones shot down, both sides¡¯ drone squads have broken through the second defense line.¡±


    ¡°left-wing drone squad has been eliminated. the nearest drone is at a distance of 823 meters from our location.¡±


    ¡°right-wing drone squad has been annihilated. most drones are approaching the third defense line.¡±


    as the three soldiers reported, the middle-aged military personnel and the technician¡¯s expressions eased slightly.


    but the next moment, an alarm sounded from the radar, indicating that enemy drones had breached the final defense line.


    in a battlefield scenario, this distance practically meant they were face-to-face with the grim reaper.


    though if they had equipped the vehicle with close-range defense weapons, it might not necessarily lead to a disaster.


    still, the situation was very dangerous.


    as expected, more than a dozen red dots appeared on the screen, now less than 230 meters away from them.


    ¡°why wasn¡¯t it detected earlier?¡±


    ¡°report, the enemy drone squad is executing a low-altitude maneuver, using buildings to conceal themselves.¡±


    if it weren¡¯t for their location, where there were no buildings around, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to detect these dozen propeller drones.


    these drones were flying too low, just five meters above the ground, using buildings for cover.


    of course, they were able to do all this because tang rui had provided them with a full map cheat.


    ¡°report, the simulated destruction by the close-range defense weapons has stopped the enemy drone squad at 196 meters.¡±


    the technician breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.


    if they had been breached, he would have been humiliated.


    fortunately, the close-range defense weapons were quite deadly against these drones.


    after hovering around the radar vehicle for a while, the group of model aircraft finally flew away.


    the middle-aged man in military uniform opened the vehicle door and exited the command car.


    the technician followed suit.


    ¡°to be honest, this test wasn¡¯t quite fair for our drone defense system. after all, we couldn¡¯t use the electronic jamming system. once we activate that system, the drone squad wouldn¡¯t even get close to the third defense line.¡±


    ¡°what if the enemy uses witness and spring knife drones?¡±


    ¡°it won¡¯t work. any cruise missile won¡¯t escape the monitoring of this system.¡±


    as soon as the technician finished speaking, they heard some commotion above them.


    looking up, they saw a futuristic-looking drone hovering over the radar vehicle.


    ¡°do we have any drones hovering above us?¡±


    the middle-aged man in military uniform glanced up and asked the soldiers inside the vehicle.


    ¡°report, no, the nearest drone to our location is two kilometers away.¡±


    after hearing the soldier¡¯s response, the man remained silent, just watching the technician who had been boasting earlier.


    ¡°impossible, absolutely impossible.¡±


    after a moment of confusion, the technician quickly rushed back into the command car and leaned in front of the screen, observing the radar display. then he stuck his head out of the vehicle and looked at the drone above.


    tang rui controlled the drone to circle around the radar vehicle for a while, taking several pictures before controlling it to fly away.


    with its powerful engine and surging power, the drone broke the sound barrier and flew away at high speed in the distance.


    the sonic boom startled the baffled technician.


    ¡°contact the radar station immediately and scan the xianlin airspace. there¡¯s a supersonic stealth drone flying over xianlin.¡±


    after hanging up the phone, he sat back in the vehicle¡¯s passenger seat.


    ¡°go to zijin college.¡±


    boom!


    the driver started the vehicle and drove directly towards zijin college.

 Chapter 34

    entering the heat barrier, 4.2 mach


    tang rui had no idea that the military personnel had come looking for him.


    he was still accelerating the drone.


    today, he was determined to test the drone¡¯s maximum speed.


    as for the issue of flying out of the designated airspace, he couldn¡¯t really be blamed for it.


    when he hit the throttle, it accelerated too fast, and he couldn¡¯t react in time.


    besides, there was a slight problem with the communication system.


    anyway, there were many explanations, but in short, it wasn¡¯t intentional.


    the drone continued to accelerate.


    after reaching supersonic cruise speed, the wings had already closed with the body to reduce drag.


    ¡°oh my god¡­ rui, is this speed gauge malfunctioning? is it really 2.2 mach?¡±


    ¡°what? 2.2 mach? are you kidding?¡±


    ¡°oh my god¡­ it¡¯s 2.3 mach now, still accelerating!¡±


    ¡°rui ge, did you modify this with a rocket?¡±


    ¡°we¡¯re about to enter the heat barrier. can the body withstand it?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s 2.4 mach now, about to enter the heat barrier.¡±


    at this moment, more and more people gathered around, but no one was speaking.


    what did the heat barrier represent?


    this group of students majoring in aircraft design understood better than anyone else.


    in the history of aviation, only a few aircraft could truly break through the heat barrier, and you could count them on one hand.


    if tang rui succeeded today, his drone would be among the world¡¯s top in terms of speed.


    if we are talking about reconnaissance drones alone, it would rank as the world¡¯s second.


    the first place is held by wuzhen-8. after all, breaking through 6 mach was not that easy.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t be sure now if his drone could exceed mach 6.


    ¡°oh my god¡­ it¡¯s reached 2.5 mach.¡±


    ¡°awesome¡­ entering the heat barrier zone.¡±


    ¡°2.6 mach now, still accelerating.¡±


    when the drone reached 2.5 mach, the crowd around him erupted.


    at this moment, no one was playing with their model aircraft; they all ran behind tang rui, tightly staring at the screen.


    this first-person view of supersonic flight was incredibly thrilling.


    when a military vehicle drove into the sports field, no one noticed.


    a middle-aged man in a military uniform got out of the vehicle and went to the back of the crowd.


    when he saw the data on the screen, his pupils constricted.


    he then took out his phone and sent a few messages, including the drone¡¯s current speed, direction, and location.


    within the territory of anhui province, all the radar stations received an order from the eastern theater command.


    radar stations were to operate at full power for five minutes and conduct surveillance on the southeastern airspace.


    after five minutes, they were to report the radar scan results.


    upon receiving the message, each radar station immediately activated their radars at full power.


    in an instant, mobile signals in various villages around the radar stations disappeared.


    in the blink of an eye, five minutes had passed.


    the radar stations began reporting their findings.


    ¡°report, all eleven radar stations in anhui province found no anomalies.¡±


    ¡°got it, i understand.¡±


    after hearing the summary report from the radar stations, the person in charge of the command center nodded without saying much. however, right after that, he picked up his phone and sent a message.


    on the other side, around the podium in the sports field, everyone was very excited. because at this moment, the drone¡¯s speed had reached an astonishing 4.2 mach. although it was still accelerating, the speed was slowing down. even if all the fuel were burned, it wouldn¡¯t reach 4.5 mach.


    for such a speed, tang rui was already very satisfied. if he further enhanced the engine, it would definitely fly even faster. at that time, surpassing the wuzhen-8 reconnaissance drone would not be just a dream.


    looking at the fuel data on the screen, he directly pulled down the throttle valve. there was no other way; keeping the acceleration on for too long consumed too much fuel. in such a short time of flight, the fuel was already less than half. if he continued to accelerate like this, he wouldn¡¯t be able to fly back.


    taking advantage of the still high speed, tang rui activated the ground scanning and capturing system to see the photo quality at this speed.


    click! a photo appeared on the screen. as the photo was continuously enlarged, cattle and sheep on the vast grassland were clearly displayed.


    ¡°this is the captured image?¡±


    ¡°wow!¡±


    ¡°this is even better than a spy satellite.¡±


    ¡°tang rui, this capturing effect, are you aiming to reach the heavens?¡±


    ¡°tang rui, be honest. did you steal this drone from a military lab?¡±


    ¡°this speed and capturing effect are incredible.¡±


    the people were speaking one after another, and every word they said hit the core of tang rui¡¯s heart. although he didn¡¯t say anything, the upward curve of his mouth and the squinting of his eyes revealed that he was feeling extremely delighted.


    ¡°speed test completed. now, let¡¯s begin testing the maximum altitude,¡± tang rui announced as he pulled the control stick to make the drone ascend.


    previously, the drone¡¯s flight altitude was 12,000 meters. although it was already quite high, it was far from reaching the drone¡¯s maximum capability.


    just at that moment, a warning symbol suddenly appeared on the screen. tang rui tapped on it to check and found that there was a fighter jet ahead.


    he enlarged the image.


    ¡°is that a j-16?¡±


    ¡°we encountered a fighter jet.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s aerial refueling.¡±


    ¡°tang rui, let¡¯s get closer and have a look.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t take any photos; it¡¯s classified information.¡±


    ¡°we are all from nanjing university of science and technology and china southern airlines, so we understand the importance of confidentiality.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s just enjoy the view; don¡¯t spread any rumors.¡±


    since aerial refueling was not a top-secret matter, and tang rui also wanted to see the j-16 up close, he controlled the drone to approach, but he was cautious about taking any photos.


    in less than two minutes, the drone arrived beside the j-16 fighter jet conducting aerial refueling. tang rui intentionally deactivated the detailed magnification of the optical equipment and had little yi add a mosaic to the front cockpit area of the j-16.


    in this way, from the computer screen, everyone could only see the j-16 engaged in aerial refueling, without seeing anything else. although the distance was closer now, it was still like watching an air force propaganda video.


    however, there was a significant difference between seeing it with their own eyes and watching a video.


    ¡°the super flanker¡¯s aerodynamic layout is just stunning.¡±


    ¡°good looks equate to combat power.¡±


    ¡°do you see those wingtips and the pods hanging under the wings? that¡¯s the j-16d.¡±


    ¡°wow¡­ i didn¡¯t realize those were pods; i thought they were missiles.¡±


    ¡°your family¡¯s missiles are square-shaped. can¡¯t you see the difference in the wingtips? those are smaller pods.¡±


    as everyone was engrossed in observing, suddenly, red warning signals started flashing on the screen.


    ¡°locked by radar, please leave the area immediately.¡±


    seeing this warning, tang rui was startled, and his hands trembled.


    this is bad.


    he got too close and was discovered.


    this was no joke.


    an unmanned aerial vehicle without air identification codes flying next to a fighter jet during its aerial refueling was asking to be shot down.


    it¡¯s supposed to have stealth design, right?


    yes, that¡¯s correct.


    stealth design, that¡¯s right.


    but stealth also had limits, and he got too carried away and forgot about it.


    in this situation, with radar tracking so closely and infrared locking, no stealth design would be effective.


    without hesitation, tang rui pushed the throttle and accelerated away.


    if he didn¡¯t run now, he might as well wait to become the target of an air-to-air missile.


    the j-16d, which had just refueled, also engaged its afterburners and chased after him.

 Chapter 35

    luneburg lens? it¡¯s not installed


    ¡°eagle¡¯s nest, do you copy?¡±


    ¡°affirmative. what¡¯s the situation?¡±


    ¡°the target is very fast, currently exceeding 1.5 mach. we can¡¯t lock onto it. requesting activation of the electronic warfare pods.¡±


    ¡°eagle¡¯s nest, permission granted for activation.¡±


    ¡°roger that.¡±


    click!


    tang rui pressed the electronic warfare activation button, and all six electronic warfare pods mounted on the j-16d were simultaneously activated.


    tang rui, watching the j-16d on the screen getting further and further away, breathed a sigh of relief.


    but then, the next second, the screen started flickering with interference.


    electronic warfare information suppression.


    as tang rui realized the situation, he immediately activated the anti-jamming mode.


    the signals returned to normal. however, the radar on the drone was rendered useless at this point.


    but he didn¡¯t care about radar or anything else. in high altitude, he didn¡¯t have to worry about mid-air collisions.


    he continued to accelerate.


    the speed of the drone continued to soar and quickly reached 2.5 mach, entering the thermal barrier zone.


    at this speed, the j-16d could no longer catch up.


    after flying for another five minutes, he would adjust the drone¡¯s direction and start decelerating.


    as long as he didn¡¯t get too close to the fighter jet¡¯s radar, with the stealth capabilities of the drone, ground and airborne radars wouldn¡¯t be able to detect him.


    ¡°calling eagle¡¯s nest on the radio.¡±


    ¡°eagle¡¯s nest, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°the target is lost, radar unable to track, lost its trace.¡±


    ¡°eagle¡¯s nest, please provide a detailed explanation.¡±


    ¡°the target is very fast, i have engaged the afterburners, reaching a maximum speed of 2.15 mach, but the target is even faster, exceeding 2.5 mach. the electronic suppression did not work well, and the drone¡¯s flight trajectory is normal.¡±


    ¡°eagle¡¯s nest, continue with the original training mission.¡±


    ¡°roger, continuing with the training mission.¡±


    the j-16d¡¯s pilot pulled back the throttle to reduce the flying speed.


    although they had just refueled, if they continued to fly at maximum speed, the fuel would be depleted in no time.


    tang rui was unaware of the situation on the ground.


    after shaking off the fighter jet, he also began to decelerate.


    if he didn¡¯t slow down soon, the drone wouldn¡¯t be able to return.


    ¡°sir, should we contact the military to avoid any misunderstandings?¡± tang rui raised his head and asked the teacher in charge of the activities at nanjing university of science and technology.


    ¡°no need to contact them; they are already here,¡± the teacher replied with a wry smile.


    tang rui was taken aback and followed the teacher¡¯s gaze to see what was happening.


    oh my!


    a senior colonel was standing in the crowd, smiling at him.


    the onlookers also restrained their smiles.


    ¡°hello, sir,¡± tang rui awkwardly smiled and greeted the senior colonel.


    he had made a mistake and got caught red-handed.


    ¡°hello, young man. is there anything else you need to test with your drone?¡± the senior colonel asked with a smile instead of being stern.


    ¡°um¡­ we still need to test the extreme flight altitude,¡± tang rui replied.


    ¡°no problem. you can continue your test as if i¡¯m not here,¡± the senior colonel said.


    ¡°or¡­ sir, could you give the order, and i will follow your instructions?¡± tang rui suggested.


    ¡°sure, i¡¯ll give the order. now begin testing the extreme flight altitude,¡± the senior colonel said.


    with those words, everything became more straightforward.


    tang rui immediately pulled the control stick, directing the drone to fly higher into the sky.


    the students around him mentally gave him a thumbs-up.


    he was really impressive.


    his composure is incredible.


    being caught red-handed by the military and still sitting calmly, even letting them give orders.


    tang rui didn¡¯t think about these things. he looked at the altitude display on the screen, and the current altitude of the drone was 13,500 meters.


    however, the drone¡¯s power was not an issue, and there was still a considerable gap to the extreme flight altitude.


    it continued climbing to 15,000 meters, and the drone¡¯s power was still fine.


    it continued climbing to 18,000 meters, and the drone¡¯s power was still fine.


    at this point, the engine power showed a slight attenuation.


    but it could still continue climbing¡­ 21,000 meters.


    the engine power significantly decreased, and the internal pressure resulted in incomplete fuel combustion at 21,500 meters.


    the drone reached its climbing limit and couldn¡¯t ascend further. the engine output occasionally stalled, and system warnings began to flash.


    seeing this situation, tang rui knew that 21,500 meters was the maximum altitude the drone could climb to.


    however, this altitude was meaningless.


    according to the data from earlier, 18,000 meters was the highest altitude the drone could fly under normal conditions.


    going higher would result in inefficient power loss.


    after completing the test, tang rui controlled the drone to return.


    however, he didn¡¯t need to manually control it; he could simply activate the automatic cruise mode.


    he let go of the control stick and turned his head to the military colonel.


    ¡°is the test over?¡± the colonel asked, smiling as he met tang rui¡¯s gaze.


    ¡°yeah, the test is over,¡± tang rui obediently nodded.


    ¡°since the test is over, open the luneburg lens on the drone.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s not installed.¡±


    ¡°¡­ ¡±


    tang rui felt helpless. the system panel upgrade and enhanced drone didn¡¯t come with this feature.


    in the system¡¯s view, the luneburg lens was unnecessary.


    but why did stealth fighters like the eagle and f-22 carry the luneburg lens?


    it was to confuse the enemy.


    a normal radar would be able to detect the f-22 because it also carried the luneburg lens.


    the purpose was to prevent ground radars from obtaining the radar cross-section data of stealth fighters.


    without this data, in case of war, ground radars wouldn¡¯t be able to adjust their parameters to target stealth fighters.


    so whether it¡¯s the eagle, damao, or our own stealth fighter, they usually had this.


    the colonel didn¡¯t pay attention to tang rui and turned to the people around him.


    ¡°all of you are students from the nanjing university of science and technology and the china southern airlines. regarding confidentiality matters, i don¡¯t think i need to say much.


    ¡°if any of you have taken photos or recorded videos, please delete them now.


    ¡°this includes the footage you¡¯ve captured of this student¡¯s drone; please delete them all.¡±


    he said it with a serious expression.


    in fact, since he arrived, he had been observing the situation and didn¡¯t notice anyone taking out their phones to take pictures.


    this made him have a favorable impression of the students from the two universities.


    ¡°i took some pictures of rui¡¯s drone earlier, but fortunately, i didn¡¯t post them on my moments.¡±


    ¡°i feel the same. after all, rui¡¯s drone is so cool.¡±


    ¡°when the drone comes back, let¡¯s take another look, but keep it a secret if you want to see more.¡±


    ¡°why don¡¯t you say, ¡®if you want to see more, you must pay and go to an air show¡¯?¡±


    those who had previously taken photos of the drone were deleting them one after another.


    the colonel nodded slightly when he saw this scene.


    however, this was just a temporary measure. later, personnel from the confidentiality department would handle it specifically.


    half an hour later, the drone landed slowly on the runway of the stadium.


    the colonel¡¯s driver immediately covered the drone with a pre-prepared rainproof cloth and loaded it onto the vehicle.


    others followed the teacher to the lecture hall to receive confidential education and sign an nda.


    tang rui was somewhat special.


    he carried his laptop and went directly to the military district with the colonel.


    li shuyao naturally followed tang rui.


    this date was really amazing.


    they went directly to the military district for the date.


    ¡°did rui get taken away? i hope nothing happens to him.¡±


    ¡°something¡¯s up; it¡¯s a big deal.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re just making things up.¡±


    ¡°why are you all overthinking? how could anything happen? rui¡¯s taking off directly. he got a special invitation from the military. how awesome is that?¡±


    ¡°oh, wow¡­ that¡¯s quite a fortunate turn of events.¡±

 Chapter 36

    if there¡¯s any issues, look for the professor


    at the national university of defense technology, school of aerospace and materials science.


    as professor yu, who served as a mentor for doctoral students, returned to his office from the laboratory, his phone vibrated in his pocket.


    buzz¡­


    just as he sat down, professor yu felt two vibrations from his phone. he took out his phone to check and found a text message from 10086, reminding citizens to be vigilant against fraud.


    after a quick glance, professor yu deleted the message. scams were not his concern; what he needed to be cautious about were spies.


    after deleting the message, he noticed an unread email notification on his mailbox app. opening it, he saw an email from a student named tang rui.


    tang rui?


    professor yu tried to recall and vaguely remembered the name but couldn¡¯t quite place it.


    curious, he opened the email to see what tang rui wanted to consult him about.


    hmm?


    this algorithm?


    in less than two minutes, professor yu became engrossed and immersed himself in the email. despite being a top expert in optical imaging, he was not very familiar with image algorithms.


    upon reading the email, he quickly grasped the brilliance of the algorithm explained within.


    ¡°what? it¡¯s cut off? where¡¯s the rest?¡±


    but just as he was captivated, the email abruptly ended, leaving him frustrated and uneasy.


    the email stated that the student had some sudden matter to attend to, and the rest of the algorithm would be sent later.


    that single line left professor yu feeling distressed.


    however, at the bottom of the email, there was a contact number.


    without hesitation, professor yu immediately made the call.


    on the other end, sitting in a military vehicle heading to the military area, tang rui received the notification that his email had been opened and knew that things were going smoothly.


    for scientists, the most unbearable thing was discovering a new knowledge point but only getting half of the information, missing the other half. it was akin to readers of novels facing the frustration of the author abandoning the story midway.


    to get the attention of this respected expert, tang rui had specifically asked celia to help send a fraud prevention text message. the content of the message was not important; what mattered was that it made professor yu check his phone and discover the unread email.


    as long as professor yu read the email, he would undoubtedly call tang rui.


    with that, tang rui¡¯s affairs for today would be sorted out.


    the situation today was quite significant but not overly so.


    however, it could become a bit troublesome if no one spoke up about it.


    following the standard procedures, there wouldn¡¯t be any major issues, and tang rui was not in trouble. at most, he might face some criticism and education, and the drone might be disassembled for inspection.


    but the problem was, tang rui didn¡¯t want the drone to be taken apart.


    so, while he sat in the car, he began contemplating how to solve the current problem.


    finally, he thought of this respected expert.


    tang rui didn¡¯t acquire professor yu¡¯s email through technical means; it was given to him by professor yu himself.


    when he had been a junior in college, professor yu visited the college for academic purposes, and tang rui managed to get a volunteer position to help out.


    coincidentally, he was assigned to work alongside professor yu and was responsible for assisting him.


    during their time together, professor yu asked him some questions, and being quite bold at the time, tang rui took the opportunity to seek advice from the esteemed expert.


    professor yu patiently answered all of his questions and even asked him some in return.


    he gave excellent responses at the time, and when professor yu inquired about his plans for graduate studies, tang rui expressed his intention to pursue postgraduate studies at the national university of defense technology, resolutely and confidently.


    the respected expert¡¯s email was obtained during that time.


    over the following six months, he sent a few emails to the expert, discussing some of his thoughts and questions. professor yu replied to all of them.


    however, during the second half of his senior year, he got carried away with his social life, including preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam, but let¡¯s not dwell on that.


    in the end, he graduated directly.


    upon seeing the email address just now, an idea popped into his mind. professor yu, as a professor at the school of aerospace and materials science at the national university of defense technology, an academician of the chinese academy of sciences, and holding the rank of a military-technical level three officer akin to a general, could easily protect him.


    but here was the problem.


    although he knew the esteemed expert, that expert might have already forgotten about him.


    that¡¯s why he sent only half of the image algorithm, to awaken the expert¡¯s memory while subtly reminding him.


    soon, the off-road vehicle entered the military area through the main gate.


    behind, after li shuyao finished registering at the gate, she drove tang rui¡¯s car and followed inside.


    right at this moment, tang rui¡¯s phone rang.


    ¡°sir, may i take this call?¡± tang rui asked, turning to the colonel sitting in the passenger seat.


    ¡°who is it?¡± the colonel inquired.


    ¡°i don¡¯t know, it¡¯s an unknown caller,¡± tang rui replied, showing the phone screen to the colonel.


    ¡°go ahead and take it,¡± the colonel said after thinking for a moment.


    tang rui promptly answered the call.


    ¡°is this tang rui? i¡¯m yu qifeng. you sent that image algorithm email, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°hello, professor yu. yes, i sent that email. i originally intended to send the complete version, but something suddenly came up, and i couldn¡¯t finish it in time. i apologize.¡±


    tang rui quickly responded.


    ¡°no problem, tang rui. do you have some time now?¡±


    ¡°um¡­ i¡¯m sorry, professor yu, i have a bit of trouble here, so i might not have the time.¡±


    ¡°trouble?¡± upon hearing these three words and connecting them with the incomplete algorithm, professor yu suddenly understood something.


    at this moment, professor yu recalled the past, and remembered tang rui.


    so, this was the young fellow from nanjing university of science and technology.

 Chapter 37

    if there¡¯s any issues, look for the professor (2)


    ¡°i just remembered, you should be graduating this year. did you take the postgraduate entrance exam?¡± the respected expert asked right away, inquiring about tang rui¡¯s postgraduate plans.


    the expert¡¯s direct question left tang rui surprised. ¡°i¡¯m preparing for it. i¡¯ve been reviewing for half a year now,¡± tang rui replied, resolutely.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll wait for you. now, tell me, what troubles you, and how can i help?¡± the academician offered his assistance.


    ¡°thank you, professor yu. the thing is¡­¡± tang rui briefly recounted the recent events without trying to absolve hicmself, just presenting the situation as it was.


    professor yu listened attentively, raising an eyebrow in response.


    wow.


    tang rui had built a drone capable of supersonic cruising, stealth, and even getting close to fighter jets during aerial refueling.


    ¡°can¡¯t you upload the photos and videos you took to the internet?¡±


    ¡°no, even during the shoot, i had to pixelate them.¡±


    ¡°did you construct the entire drone yourself?¡±


    ¡°yes, the entire drone. i spent four years assembling it, and i finished it only after graduating this year.¡±


    ¡°explain to me the thought process behind the algorithm.¡±


    ¡°professor yu, it¡¯s like this. the image algorithm is based on¡­¡±


    through the phone, professor yu listened to tang rui¡¯s explanation of the algorithm¡¯s thought process, asking occasional questions. tang rui responded smoothly.


    not to mention a single algorithm, tang rui could probably build an entire drone by himself. this subconscious learning device was truly remarkable.


    tang rui responded fluently.


    not to mention a single algorithm, he could probably build an entire drone by himself.


    this subconscious learning device was truly impressive.


    soon, the vehicle parked in front of the office building of the confidentiality department.


    ¡°um¡­ professor yu, i¡¯ve arrived at the confidentiality department, and i¡¯m about to go in.¡±


    ¡°alright, is there someone next to you? let them take the call.¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    tang rui handed the phone to the colonel beside him.


    ¡°who is it?¡±


    ¡°my professor.¡±


    the colonel frowned but still answered the call.


    ¡°hello, i am guo jijun from the informationized troops of the eastern theater command¡­ hello, sir¡­ u-u-understood¡­ goodbye, sir.¡±


    after hanging up the phone, the colonel¡¯s gaze toward tang rui became unusually complex.


    after returning the phone to tang rui, he immediately gave orders to the driver.


    ¡°you stay here and guard the vehicle. no one is allowed to approach the car or touch the drone.¡±


    ¡°yes, i will ensure the task is completed,¡± the driver replied crisply, standing at attention.


    the colonel nodded and turned to look at tang rui and li shuyao.


    ¡°follow me,¡± the colonel said, leading them into the office building.


    they were taken to a conference room and asked to wait for the personnel from the confidentiality department.


    the colonel went to inform them about the situation.


    soon, the personnel from the confidentiality department arrived at the conference room.


    it was unclear what professor yu and the colonel had discussed, but the personnel from the confidentiality department didn¡¯t give them a hard time or cause any trouble.


    following the standard confidentiality procedures, they began the process.


    the first step was to check tang rui¡¯s information.


    li shuyao¡¯s information was also investigated.


    both of them were not worried about this investigation.


    tang rui had no issues to worry about.


    as for li shuyao, her university was beijing electronic science and technology institute, and her major was information security.


    this major at her university was generally quota-based.


    to study this major, the first step was to pass the political review.


    even with high scores, it wouldn¡¯t guarantee acceptance.


    if she didn¡¯t pass the political review, she wouldn¡¯t be able to get in.


    so, both of them were not worried about these issues.


    their identities were not a problem.


    next was checking their foreign-related information and bank transactions.


    then, the 300 million transfer from huawei was discovered.


    but there was absolutely no need to worry about that money from huawei.


    no matter how they investigated, that money had no issues.


    during the process, professor yu called him again to inquire about the image algorithm he had sold to huawei.


    he directly explained that it was a simplified version of the image algorithm, only used to enhance the image quality of smartphone photos and improve the image recognition rate for smart driving.


    after understanding the situation, professor yu hung up the phone.


    two hours later, professor yu called again.


    ¡°professor yu.¡±


    ¡°yes, little tang, we have preliminarily verified your algorithm, and it is of great help to our satellite remote sensing mapping. do you have any thoughts?¡±


    upon hearing this, tang rui didn¡¯t have any thoughts at all. since he had already provided the image algorithm, he had no intention of taking it back.


    he immediately expressed his willingness to submit the algorithm.


    ¡°no need to submit it. the country won¡¯t take personal belongings. so, for your algorithm, the country will compensate you. the monetary reward won¡¯t be much, and you should be aware of that. but the decision from above is that you don¡¯t have to pay taxes on the money you received from selling it to huawei.¡±


    ¡°as for other compensations, i am considering having you pursue a direct ph.d. at the national defense university. how do you feel about that?¡±


    upon hearing this, tang rui was dumbfounded.


    he didn¡¯t really care about the tax exemption or anything, as making money was still quite easy for him.


    but the issue was the direct ph.d.


    he had just graduated and had earned a substantial amount of money. he was planning to enjoy himself, but now he was being asked to go back to school.


    earlier, when he mentioned preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination, it was just a casual remark.


    so, this direct ph.d. program¡­


    to be honest¡­ he really didn¡¯t want to do it.


    but since professor yu asked, he couldn¡¯t just refuse outright.


    ¡°professor yu, um¡­ i¡¯m planning to start a company, and i¡¯ve already received product orders¡­ originally, i wanted to take the postgraduate entrance exam, but i was looking for a less demanding university like national defense university¡­¡±


    tang rui organized his thoughts, trying to explain his difficulties as much as possible.


    it wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to pursue further studies; it was just that reality didn¡¯t allow him to do so.


    ¡°all those things you mentioned are minor issues. with your current level, studying is actually not that important. if you come for the direct ph.d., you don¡¯t have to be at the university every day. as long as you can handle your research project well and produce results, everything else is a minor concern.¡±


    when someone like professor yu said that, what else could he say?


    moreover, refusing to go wouldn¡¯t just be a matter of not giving professor yu face; it would also be a matter of disrespecting the entire military.


    ¡°since you said so, i don¡¯t have a problem with it.¡±


    ¡°good. fill out the necessary paperwork later, and come to the university in mid-december.¡±


    ¡°alright, no problem. thank you, professor yu.¡±


    tang rui hung up and looked out the window with a complex expression.


    ¡°what¡¯s wrong?¡± li shuyao noticed tang rui¡¯s expression and asked in confusion.


    aren¡¯t things settled now? why the troubled look?


    ¡°it¡¯s nothing. i might have to go back to school again.¡±


    ¡°go back to school?¡±


    ¡°yeah, i¡¯m going to national defense university for a combined master¡¯s and ph.d. program.¡±


    li shuyao glanced at him and looked slightly disdainful.


    after all this fuss, it¡¯s just about that?


    she thought something serious had happened.


    it turned out he was just showing off. ugh!


    in the afternoon, around four o¡¯clock, tang rui left the military area with his car, accompanied by li shuyao and his drone.


    the investigation was clear.


    with a professor backing him up, and the videos taken by the drone all deleted, there was no reason to keep him any longer. should they invite him for dinner or what?

 Chapter 38

    shall we use qq then?


    back home, tang rui sent a message to zhou tao, inquiring about the situation on their side.


    unexpectedly, zhou tao immediately called him upon receiving the message.


    they chatted for a while.


    zhou tao didn¡¯t ask about his situation at the military area but kept asking about when he got a girlfriend.


    what a weirdo.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t be bothered to deal with him, so he casually replied and hung up the phone.


    speaking of li shuyao¡­


    considering the circumstances of their date today, she didn¡¯t leave but instead accompanied him to the military area. she even went through the security clearance, which he had not anticipated.


    in fact, given her situation, she didn¡¯t need to go to the military area. just like other students, she could sign a confidentiality agreement and attend a security education class at the university.


    but she still went with him.


    there was no doubt about that.


    as a result, tang rui liked her even more now.


    if initially he was just attracted to her appearance, now he was genuinely developing feelings for her.


    however, how should he pursue her?


    after pondering for a while, tang rui decided not to pursue her and instead directly confront her.


    he truly had no idea about dating and all that stuff.


    all those online advice about spending money was just nonsense.


    even though li shuyao didn¡¯t come from a rich family, he was not lacking in money.


    so spending lavishly was out of the question. but dragging it on indefinitely was also not his style.


    after all, he had his own matters to attend to. today, he even accepted another professor and, in a way, sold himself out.


    so he didn¡¯t want to drag it out either.


    since they had already gone on a blind date, he decided to directly ask about the situation.


    it was either a yes or a no.


    if it worked out, great. if not, forget it.


    he picked up his phone and called her.


    ¡°hello¡­ tang rui, what¡¯s up? why are you panting so heavily?¡±


    hearing the heavy breathing on the other end of the call, tang rui furrowed his brows and asked.


    ¡°¡­i¡¯m at the gym, working out.¡±


    li shuyao replied, and then hung up the phone.


    wait, what?


    she was at the gym, so what¡¯s with hanging up the phone?


    the next second, li shuyao¡¯s video call came in.


    tang rui answered the call.


    on the screen of his phone, li shuyao¡¯s image appeared.


    she was indeed on a treadmill, exercising.


    ¡°cough¡­ i didn¡¯t mean anything by it.¡±


    tang rui said with some embarrassment.


    ¡°i don¡¯t need an explanation,¡± li shuyao replied, rolling her eyes.


    then there was a moment of silence.


    li shuyao held her phone with one hand while the other arm swung, having some trouble maintaining balance, and her running rhythm was interrupted.


    she was trying to adjust her breathing, so she didn¡¯t say anything.


    as for tang rui, his eyes were fixed on the screen, feeling a bit dizzy, so he also remained silent.


    after a while, li shuyao gave up adjusting her running rhythm and directly stopped the treadmill, stepping off.


    at that moment, she noticed that tang rui had been silent for quite a while.


    ¡°are you enjoying the view?¡±


    ¡°ah¡­ um, the internet lagged just now.¡±


    ¡°compared to little white plow, which one do you prefer?¡±


    ¡°¡­ how do you know about little white plow?¡±


    ¡°zihan little overlord, yixing, monica, tongtong, wang siyi, dian dian, lemon yipin, liang yi, ning ning little fairy¡­¡±


    tang rui felt a bit hopeless.


    she listed all the usernames of the girls he followed on douyin. it seemed his online activity had been exposed.


    ¡°they can¡¯t compare to you. your mai sakurajima cosplay surpasses all of them.¡±


    tang rui just went all out and didn¡¯t hold back.


    they were just firing bullets at each other at this point.


    it¡¯s not like he¡¯s some hacking expert.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    now it was li shuyao¡¯s turn to be silent.


    but soon, she snapped out of it and asked tang rui, ¡°so, do you like mai sakurajima or mai shiranui?¡±


    ¡°mai shiranui? i don¡¯t know who that is.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll upload it now.¡±


    after saying that, li shuyao returned to her computer and, in front of tang rui, uploaded a photo.


    through the video call, tang rui could clearly see that her computer¡¯s hidden folder contained even more pictures.


    ¡°want to see them? as long as you can hack into my computer, i¡¯ll show you all of them.¡±


    she opened the anti-scanning program on her computer, waiting for tang rui¡¯s actions.


    what else was there to say?


    tang rui also took out his laptop, pretending to be engaged in hacking.


    in less than five minutes, tang rui gained superuser privileges and completely controlled li shuyao¡¯s computer.


    ¡°when did you learn this?¡± li shuyao was puzzled.


    ¡°i finished reading the booklist i asked you for a while ago. with my existing knowledge in this area, it was easy¡­ that¡¯s how it went,¡± tang rui boasted.


    ¡°don¡¯t share the photos.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll only look at them myself.¡±


    ¡°you called me, so is there something you want to talk about?¡± li shuyao didn¡¯t want to discuss the photo issue and quickly changed the subject.


    ¡°well¡­ i was actually wondering, what kind of relationship do we have?¡± tang rui said, feeling that it didn¡¯t sound right and he shouldn¡¯t have phrased it that way.


    li shuyao looked up at the ceiling, not sure how to respond.


    ¡®you¡¯re an idiot.¡¯


    ¡°can you be my girlfriend?¡± tang rui tried to salvage the situation.


    ¡°you¡¯re asking such an important question over a wechat video call?¡± li shuyao suppressed her smile and pretended to be displeased.


    ¡®ah! this shouldn¡¯t be discussed on wechat?¡¯


    ¡°well¡­ how about qq then?¡±


    ¡°qq¡­ hahahaha¡­¡±


    li shuyao couldn¡¯t hold it in and nearly laughed uncontrollably.


    forget it.


    there¡¯s nothing worth fussing over.


    with someone like tang rui, there¡¯s no need to talk about romance; it didn¡¯t exist in his thought process.


    so why did she agree to be his girlfriend?


    because in this messed-up world, tang rui was already considered pretty good.


    regardless of tang rui himself or his family background, he was much better than those who would act one way in front of you and another behind your back.


    her family had arranged blind dates for her before, but she only used her knowledge in it to check and didn¡¯t even want to meet the other person in person. she wasn¡¯t a damsel in distress that only thought about romance all day.


    apart from that, she found that being with tang rui was straightforward and without much unnecessary drama. today was an exception.


    but no matter what, she has a good impression of tang rui. it would be even better if he weren¡¯t so straightforward.


    next, there wasn¡¯t much more to say. li shuyao was in control of the conversation, asking tang rui about his food preferences, if he had any favorite celebrities, and what he usually did. she asked in great detail, leaving tang rui speechless.


    the two chatted for over an hour before hanging up the phone.


    putting down his phone, tang rui was still a bit dazed. did it really go so smoothly? finding a girlfriend wasn¡¯t that difficult, after all.


    oh, there are also the photos. tang rui cast aside other thoughts and began to look at the photos he had downloaded.


    huh? why are they all celebrity photos?


    during the video call earlier, he could only see the folders filled with photos, including some of legs in stockings, but couldn¡¯t see any faces.


    li shuyao¡¯s actions made him subconsciously think that these were all her own photos.


    however, all these photos turned out to be celebrity portraits.


    although they were photos of four female celebrities, he was not into chasing stars, especially female ones, so these celebrity photos didn¡¯t appeal to him at all. there wasn¡¯t even a single cosplay picture that he liked.


    ¡°she tricked me!¡±


    annoyed, tang rui sent a message directly to li shuyao.


    whoosh!


    a photo appeared on his screen.


    it was the cosplay picture of mai shiranui that li shuyao had mentioned earlier.


    swoosh!


    this picture was really large.


    ¡°do you have more?¡± tang rui shamelessly asked.


    ¡°it depends on how you behave,¡± li shuyao replied.


    ¡°what do you mean by ¡®behave¡¯?¡±


    ????????????


    the two continued exchanging messages for another half an hour before ending the conversation.


    before going to sleep, tang rui downloaded some books related to mechanical automation, preparing to study them before bedtime.


    the night passed without any further communication.


    the next day, tang rui didn¡¯t go mountain climbing with li shuyao because her relatives came to visit, and she wasn¡¯t feeling well.


    since there was no mountain climbing to do, tang rui didn¡¯t have any other plans either.


    so, after giving it some thought, he decided to go and tidy up the venue he had rented two days ago.


    next, he needed to get the fire-fighting drone ready.


    after that, he had to hire some people.


    in december, he would also need to report to the school.


    thinking about it, he realized he had quite a lot to do.

 Chapter 39

    multi-drone coordination intelligence program


    arriving at the rented factory, tang rui walked around the entire factory twice, thinking about how to renovate it.


    originally, this place was a repair shop.


    inside the entire factory, except for the supporting beams, there were no walls.


    he wanted to transform this place into a research institute, so it would definitely need a redesign.


    he hadn¡¯t studied architectural design, but he had spent time in the school laboratory.


    he could certainly figure it out by following the same principles.


    besides, this place wasn¡¯t his property, and he wasn¡¯t researching any cutting-edge technology.


    so the laboratory didn¡¯t need to be too fancy.


    he could make do with something that met his needs.


    after walking around twice, he already had some ideas in his mind.


    next, he drove and visited several renovation companies.


    he took them each on a tour of the factory and then stated his requirements.


    among them, two companies tried to overcharge him with exorbitant quotes.


    one company quoted a price that was too low, and with such a short timeframe, he didn¡¯t dare to use them.


    in the end, he chose one from the remaining three companies after repeated discussions.


    the project was set to take half a month, with all materials included, and they allowed third-party inspections.


    after signing the contract, tang rui paid 60% of the project cost, and he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about the rest.


    he would settle the remaining 40% after completion and acceptance.


    back at home, tang rui wasn¡¯t in a rush to hire people online. he had initially thought that renovating the factory would be quick, but it turned out he had to wait for half a month.


    now there was no need to rush to hire people; he could wait until next week.


    with nothing else to do, he took out the materials he had purchased earlier and started making the fire-fighting drone.


    he should have done it long ago, but he had been busy and delayed it until now.


    however, making these fire-fighting drones was straightforward.


    first, he cut the aluminum alloy plates, rolled them into a cylinder, and then welded them.


    tang rui¡¯s welding skills weren¡¯t top-notch, but he was still skilled. after all, he was a craftsman.


    although the welded result looked rough, it didn¡¯t matter.


    he used a grinding wheel to smooth out the rough welding lines, and later on, he would apply a coating; no one would notice.


    once the drone body was completed, he installed all the various components.


    this step was a bit troublesome.


    there were no pre-set mounting slots on the drone body, so he had to solder the circuit boards and other components himself.


    moreover, the internal space of the drone body was small, making it a bit tricky to work on.


    tang rui was drenched in sweat, but he finally managed to install all the components.


    the funniest part was the nose of the drone.


    it was just a spherical surveillance camera stuck at the front of the body.


    it looked funny and cute.


    with this step completed, the next task was to install the motors, batteries, and propellers at the tail of the drone.


    there was nothing much to say about it; just fit them in, secure them, and weld the mounting brackets onto the body.


    then comes the final step.


    attach the two large and two small wings, which wasn¡¯t technically difficult at all.


    four aluminum alloy rectangular bars connect to the flight control motors inside the body.


    before launching, the wings could be folded in.


    after launching, the wings open up directly.


    to adjust the direction, simply adjust the angle of the wings.


    though it lacked agility, it made up for it with its simple structure and low cost.


    as he imported the system data and closed the wire interfaces, a faint light flashed.


    [item: patrol drone]


    [experience: 0/500]


    [origin points: 9.1 (can be reinforced)]


    looking at the information on the system panel, tang rui couldn¡¯t help but sneer.


    the system was clueless.


    how could it be called a patrol drone?


    this was clearly a firefighting drone.


    however, he didn¡¯t expect that creating a firefighting drone would only earn him 0.5 origin points.


    it was only 0.4 origin points more than an ordinary model aircraft.


    but the difficulty in manufacturing had increased significantly.


    it was not worth it. whatever. he wouldn¡¯t think about this for now. let¡¯s try the firefighting drone¡¯s functions.


    he opened the operating system and connected to the drone.


    the screen appeared on the computer monitor.


    however, the resolution of this display makes him frown. he was used to 4k resolution, but this was 720p.


    this made him uncomfortable.


    but you get what you pay for. considering the lens he had bought for just over 200 yuan and the lack of image optimization algorithms, having this resolution was already good.


    he continued to test the flight control, especially the steering rudder.


    the steering motor started, and aluminum alloy wings began to move.


    not bad.


    the engine motor started as well.


    vroom, vroom¡­


    the propeller at the tail of the drone started to spin.


    it was indeed a 150 yuan motor. it sounded rather good.


    then turned off the motor to test the radar.


    ¡®what the heck is this?¡¯


    tang rui looked frustrated. it was too bare-bones, and the photoelectric system was completely inadequate.


    should he upgrade the configuration further?


    no, the configuration couldn¡¯t be improved. so, he would have to figure something out in other areas.


    optical equipment was relatively straightforward. with image optimization algorithms, he could create a simplified version, package it, and load it onto the drone to meet the requirements.


    the radar system was a bit tricky. how could he improve the radar system¡¯s performance without upgrading the configuration?


    ¡°celia, collect information on the springblade knife and witnesser.¡±


    ¡°collection completed.¡±


    tang rui leaned back on the sofa and started reading the information on these two types of patrol drones. although they were just online information, it was enough for him.


    he didn¡¯t need actual data; he needed inspiration.


    after reading for a while, he actually found a direction. this direction was one of the future developments of patrol drones.


    simply put, the cost of patrol drones could keep increasing, but the demand for performance wasgrowing. in this situation, multi-drone collaboration was the best solution for performance improvement.


    for example, out of ten patrol drones, two could be equipped with terrain detection systems, two with synthetic aperture radars, two with high-magnification zoom cameras, two with high-security communication devices, and the remaining two can carry extra explosives.


    through multi-drone collaboration, data was shared and connected in real-time, allowing all ten patrol drones to have access to all the functionalities of the installed equipment.


    this way, the cost remained low, but the capabilities were comprehensive.


    however, that was just one of the future development directions, and there were many challenges to overcome. the most difficult aspect to tackle was the intelligent data allocation and multi-drone coordinated operations, which was an algorithm problem.


    but tang rui wasn¡¯t worried about this as he could easily write a simple multi-drone coordination and data allocation program by himself. then he could reinforce it using the system panel.


    with this approach, not only would the radar issue be solved, but he could also add more features to the firefighting drone.


    with this in mind, tang rui began writing the program.


    two hours later, a crude program with some bugs was completed by him.


    he imported the program into the firefighting drone.


    strengthening software ¨C 1 origin point.


    he continued the enhancement.


    specialized enhancement for multi-drone coordination intelligence program ¨C 2 origin points.


    a total of three origin points were consumed.


    the multi-drone coordination intelligence program was now ready.


    he downloaded this program into the subconscious learning machine, preparing to study it later in the evening.


    next, he would modify the firefighting drone and load more features into it.

 Chapter 40

    prototype completed


    in the following days, tang rui stayed at home and worked on manufacturing firefighting drones.


    with the multi-drone coordination intelligence program, the performance of the firefighting drones improved significantly.


    moreover, this improvement was more effective with a higher number of firefighting drones.


    of course, there was a limit to this performance enhancement, which was capped at 112 drones.


    similarly, the minimum number of drones for this performance enhancement was six.


    the effectiveness would diminish when the number of drones deployed on the battlefield fell below six.


    however, with the assistance of the multi-drone coordination intelligence program, once enemy targets were identified, the drones carrying the ¡°fire extinguishing agent¡± would be the first to charge into the fire scene.


    and the drones carrying equipment would be the last to join the charge, following the algorithm¡¯s allocation.


    the firefighting drones would operate in groups of six, continuously exchanging positions based on the algorithm¡¯s distribution.


    to ensure the existence of the complete minimum baseline, there wouldn¡¯t be any silly situations where drones equipped with optical lenses or radar were directly hit first.


    on thursday, while tang rui was at home building drones, he received a call from mr. zhang. the prototype of the drone he designed for the police order was already manufactured, and the costs of various accessories were calculated. the next step was the test flight. however, mr. zhang did not provide the avionics system and required tang rui to import it himself since avionics was not something simple. if bought separately, it would be quite expensive.


    after hanging up the phone, tang rui put down his tools and went to take a shower, also tidying up his appearance. he hadn¡¯t been out for the past few days, so he hadn¡¯t bothered much about his appearance. however, since he was going to mr. zhang¡¯s place later, he thought he should pay some attention to it.


    half an hour later, a handsome young man reappeared. tang rui looked at himself in the mirror and instinctively narrowed his eyes. he looked too handsome, so handsome that it was dazzling.


    after changing into suitable clothes, tang rui carried his laptop and drove to the light aviation power company. when he arrived at the company¡¯s entrance, mr. zhang¡¯s secretary was already waiting there. after exchanging some pleasantries, she led tang rui to a product display hall outside the assembly workshop.


    ¡°junior, take a look. does it meet your requirements?¡± mr. zhang pointed to the drone next to him and smiled, saying.


    beside him was the just-completed prototype.


    ¡°it¡¯s perfect, senior! the engineers in your company are really good.¡± tang rui looked at the drone and happily exchanged compliments with him.


    ¡°this is the basic parameter of the drone. take a look first.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    tang rui took the folder and began to flip through the parameters written on it.


    aircraft length: 2.214 meters.


    aircraft height: 0.834 meters.


    wingspan: 4.200 meters.


    max width of fuselage: 0.423 meters.


    max height of fuselage: 0.442 meters.


    weight: 320 kilograms.


    power: 1 unit of 40 horsepower piston engine.


    avionics system¡­


    tang rui briefly looked through the basic parameters of the drone, and as for the model and performance of the equipment listed afterward, he couldn¡¯t be bothered to read them.


    if he tried to read everything, he wouldn¡¯t have time for anything else today.


    ¡°senior, once the avionics system is installed on this drone, will it be able to take off?¡±


    tang rui asked.


    ¡°of course, everything is ready. as long as the system is imported and checked for any issues, we can proceed with the test flight,¡± said zhang zhipeng confidently.


    for this type of drone, there was no difficulty at all in manufacturing it at their company. the reason it took them a few days was mainly due to the drawings. the blueprints provided by tang rui only included the design for the body and internal equipment, and there was nothing else.


    drones were also aircraft. every single screw on them had its parameters. therefore, the employees at the design institute had been working overtime for the past few days.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll import the avionics system now,¡± tang rui said, and he opened his laptop, connected the data cable, and began importing the program.


    ¡°senior, how much did it cost to manufacture this drone?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°take a guess,¡± zhang zhipeng replied.


    ¡°two million?¡±


    ¡°even if you gave me two million, this price wouldn¡¯t have passed in the meeting,¡± zhang zhipeng said irritably. ¡°you must have been dreaming if you thought you could buy a drone for two million.¡±


    ¡°hehe¡­ how much exactly?¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°it¡¯s at the end of the documents. take a look for yourself,¡± zhang zhipeng replied.


    tang rui picked up the folder again and flipped to the last pages.


    oof. it was two full pages of the equipment price list.


    the final calculated cost was 2.62 million per unit, excluding the manufacturing fee.


    ¡°senior, with the manufacturing fee, how much is it per unit?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°that depends on how many units you want to manufacture. the more you order, the cheaper it will be. if you order a small quantity, it will be 2.8 million per unit. for larger quantities, we can negotiate. this is already the lowest price i can help you get,¡± zhang zhipeng explained honestly.


    he hadn¡¯t deceived tang rui. manufacturing a drone would cost him 180,000 each, which was already giving him face because they were classmates. otherwise, if it were a small order, only a few units, they wouldn¡¯t have even bothered taking up such a job.


    ¡°thank you, senior,¡± tang rui expressed his gratitude. zhang zhipeng was someone he could truly rely on when he needed help.


    after a while, the avionics system was successfully imported. tang rui opened the operating system, started the drone, and began the self-check.


    an engineer beside him also came over to watch, afraid that tang rui might accidentally damage the drone.


    after half an hour of testing, they confirmed that there were no issues with the system, and all functions were working properly.


    ¡°senior, could i test-fly it here?¡± tang rui asked.


    if he couldn¡¯t test-fly it here, he would have to apply for airspace permission.


    ¡°it¡¯s possible, but you can only fly it at low altitudes, not exceeding 2,000 meters, and within a range of no more than 10 kilometers.¡±


    ¡°beyond that, you¡¯d have to apply to the authorities, which could be quite troublesome.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s enough. just a simple test to see if there are any issues.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s go then.¡±


    without tang rui needing to do anything, the nearby staff members drove a small trailer and towed the drone to the small runway outside the factory area.


    the runway wasn¡¯t very long, only suitable for taking off and landing small aircraft, but that was normal since they mainly manufactured this type of aircraft here.


    following zhang zhipeng, tang rui arrived at the sturdy tower at the edge of the runway.


    by this time, the drone had been towed onto the runway and was being fueled.


    after a few minutes, tang rui saw the hand signals from the ground staff. he pushed the throttle forward and released the brake.


    with the propellers spinning rapidly, the drone began to move forward on the runway.


    however, the speed was nowhere near that of a jet aircraft. but considering its lightweight design, the 40-horsepower engine was quite powerful.


    after rolling for several dozen meters, the drone reached the required takeoff speed, and tang rui immediately pulled the control stick.


    the drone slowly took off.

 Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Fitness Equipment

    chapter 41: fitness equipment


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui manipulated the drone in the sky for some time.


    however, he wondered how to describe it better.


    the drone¡¯s aircraft structure, combined with its propulsion, led to a slightly cumbersome operational feel, lacking the smoothness he desired. however, this observation didn¡¯t imply that the drone¡¯s maneuverability was subpar. it was just that his familiarity with jet engines, as he often worked with them, made him notice the difference.


    his personal drone could achieve supersonic speeds due to jet engines, which explained his perception. in reality, the drone he was testing was already quite proficient.


    after flying the drone for a while, tang rui activated the optical system and started taking photos from above. the results were promising; the images turned out well, although not on par with his own drone, they were fairly close. the distinctions mostly lay in the finer details.


    he was satisfied with the drone¡¯s overall performance, as he guided it to land. subsequently, he closed his laptop, stood up, and addressed zhang zhipeng, ¡°thank you, senior. the performance exceeded my expectations.¡±


    ¡°as long as you¡¯re content. do you intend to take this prototype with you or leave it here temporarily?¡± zhang zhipeng inquired, aware that accommodating a large drone might be a challenge for tang rui¡¯s small company.


    ¡°in fact, this does pose a minor challenge, senior. the factory building for my company is currently undergoing renovations and will take a few days to complete.¡±


    ¡°no problem. 1 have the space. let¡¯s go, don¡¯t linger here. come to my office.¡±


    ¡°absolutely, i¡¯m intrigued by your office¡¯s grandeur.¡±


    the two departed from the basic control tower and returned to the office building. the drone was in capable hands with the staff handling its storage.


    after spending slightly over half an hour in zhang zhipeng¡¯s office, tang rui took his leave. although zhang zhipeng had intended to invite him for dinner, tang rui declined, using the excuse of picking up his girlfriend. it wasn¡¯t exactly an excuse, though.


    during the past few days, he had been engrossed in working on the firefighting drone, with minimal communication with li shuyao. consequently, he decided to take his time that day. his plan involved picking up li shuyao from work, enjoying dinner together, and possibly catching a movie.


    however, before fetching li shuyao, a visit to the city bureau was on his agenda. the prototype drone was ready, and it was time to discuss the order with the bureau chief, following appropriate procedures even if it was an internal arrangement.


    upon reaching the city bureau, tang rui contacted the bureau chief¡¯s secretary, recognizing the need to avoid impulsive behavior. the secretary informed him that the bureau chief was currently engaged in a meeting at the provincial office, rendering tang rui¡¯s trip fruitless. nevertheless, the secretary would relay his matter to the bureau chief.


    departing from the city bureau, tang rui headed to the internet monitoring bureau, where he messaged li shuyao.


    ¡°i¡¯m outside your workplace. we can have dinner later.¡±


    li shuyao, who had been idling in her office, received his message with surprise. what prompted this change?


    was tang rui, the usually straightforward person, experiencing a shift in attitude?


    aware that she would soon finish work and was being invited to dinner, li shuyao couldn¡¯t help but wonder. since agreeing to tang rui¡¯s proposal the last time, he hadn¡¯t brought up the idea of going out or sharing a meal for a full five days. she had given up on the notion.


    unexpectedly, he was suggesting it now.


    ¡°okay, i¡¯ll be off in around 20 minutes. just a short wait.¡±


    after replying, li shuyao hastened to freshen up and change her attire.


    half an hour later, she exited her workplace.


    ¡°has your firefighting drone been completed?¡±


    as soon as she stepped into the car, li shuyao inquired directly.


    ¡°not yet. why do you ask?¡± tang rui was puzzled.


    ¡°no specific reason, just curious.¡±


    ¡°i see. what type of cuisine would you prefer tonight?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m fine with anything, not picky.¡±


    ¡°how about indulging in a delicious big plate of chicken? i know a place that serves exceptional ones.¡±


    ¡°sure¡­¡±


    tang rui¡¯s typical straightforwardness surfaced again, picking the first thing that came to his mind. nonetheless, the big plate of chicken at that particular restaurant was, indeed, delectable.


    an hour later, leaning back in her chair, li shuyao contemplated the extra exercise she would need to undertake that night to offset the surplus calories from their dinner.


    ¡°i¡¯ll need to work out for an extra half-hour tonight; i ate more than i should have.¡±


    ¡°you exercise every day?¡± tang rui was genuinely unaware.


    ¡°i wouldn¡¯t consume this much if i weren¡¯t exercising.¡±


    ¡°no wonder.¡±


    tang rui chuckled, realizing that li shuyao¡¯s excellent physique was not accidental.


    pondering his own habits, he acknowledged that his exercise regimen had been inconsistent since high school. university life scarcely involved any exercise, leading to the vanishing of his abs and muscles, which had, more or less, merged into one.


    no, he had to commit to exercising.


    ¡°what¡¯s on your mind?¡±


    observing tang rui¡¯s changing expressions, li shuyao was uncertain about his thoughts.


    ¡°i¡¯m thinking of starting to exercise.¡±


    ¡°exercising? that¡¯s great. being engrossed in research at home might have affected your health. devoting an hour daily to exercise would benefit your overall well-being.¡±


    li shuyao¡¯s enthusiasm for tang rui¡¯s exercise inclination was evident.


    she wasn¡¯t one to set high expectations for others. even if tang rui didn¡¯t wish to work out, she wouldn¡¯t press the matter. however, his willingness pleased her.


    ¡°i¡¯m contemplating using a massage chair for exercise¡ªthose that offer full-body massages.¡±


    li shuyao rolled her eyes, taken aback by this notion.


    quite an inventive thought.


    if massages could replace workouts, who would engage in exercise?


    yet, she found a way to involve tang rui in physical activity.


    getting up, she moved beside him and whispered in his ear, ¡°would you like to exercise with me? you¡¯re in for a treat!¡±


    tang rui took a deep breath, trying to absorb her captivating voice.


    her ideas were indeed distinct.


    tang rui instinctively nodded in agreement.


    upon seeing his acquiescence, li shuyao promptly guided him to purchase exercise equipment. she wanted to eliminate any excuses and ensure a commitment.


    that evening, upon returning home, tang rui looked at the two sizable boxes before him, somewhat bewildered..

 Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Pain and Happiness

    chapter 42: pain and happiness


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui exered significant effort to drag the two hefty boxes into the living room before proceeding to open one of the boxes, revealing a sit-up fitness machine inside.


    previously, the salesperson who specialized in fitness equipment had inquired about which body areas tang rui aimed to target during his workout.


    tang rui promptly responded, expressing his desire to focus on enhancing the strength of his waist and abdomen.


    and then came the suggestion¡­


    the other party suggested this particular sit-up fitness machine.


    upon unpacking the box, he took out all the components.


    to his surprise, the machine was not pre-assembled; instead, it had been disassembled into panels and parts, requiring him to assemble it himself.


    fortunately, the assembly process turned out to be quite straightforward.


    nonetheless, tang rui paid little heed to the complexity of assembly. a new idea had taken root in his mind.


    he pondered whether the fitness equipment he put together would feature a system interface.


    from a logical standpoint, it seemed likely.


    after all, he had previously assembled items he had purchased.


    this fitness equipment, too, required his assembly skills.


    other than the variance in technical complexity, there was essentially no difference between them.


    tang rui skipped the instruction manual altogether and immediately delved into assembling.


    it took him ten minutes to complete the assembly of the sit-up machine.


    just then, a familiar light flashed.


    a system interface materialized.


    [item: sit-up fitness machine]


    [experience: 0/80]


    [origin point: 11.15]


    gazing at the data displayed on the system panel, tang rui noted that assembling this fitness equipment had awarded him 0.05 origin points.


    given the relatively undemanding nature of the assembly process, he found the number of origin points somewhat excessive.


    it was comparable to folding a paper airplane, if he were to draw a comparison.


    strikingly, the number of origin points he received was five times that of a paper airplane¡¯s assembly.


    however, this wasn¡¯t the primary concern.


    what truly mattered was that the system panel had appraised the assembly of this fitness equipment as efficacious. consequently, tang rui was presented with a wider array of choices.


    he proceeded to transport the assembled sit-up machine to the gym area and began unboxing the other piece of equipment.


    the upcoming task was assembling the treadmill.


    li shuyao had recommended he acquire this treadmill, asserting the necessity of incorporating both cardio and oxygen levels into his workout routine.


    he wasn¡¯t exactly privy to the specifics, yet he understood that when he jogged, li shuyao would initiate a video call, running alongside him.


    this camaraderie spurred him on.


    surprisingly, the treadmill¡¯s assembly proved even simpler than that of the sit-up machine.


    he extended the frame, placed the base upon it, secured it with a latch, and mounted the display screen.


    curiously, though¡­


    where was the system interface?


    tang rui waited patiently, yet the system panel remained conspicuously absent.


    both machines had been assembled, but the treadmill seemed devoid of a system panel.


    was there some sort of bias against the treadmill?


    tang rui cocked an eyebrow, regarding the treadmill with a touch of disdain.


    upon consideration, his conclusion made sense.


    the system likely didn¡¯t recognize this manner of assembly.


    connecting the treadmill was tantamount to plugging a usb cable into a charging port.


    acknowledging this as valid system progress would indeed verge on the absurd.


    it appeared he would have to construct a fresh treadmill tomorrow.


    a treadmill bereft of an upgrade function held no appeal in his eyes.


    a sudden buzz signaled the commencement of his phone¡¯s vibration.


    retrieving his phone, he discovered a video call from li shuyao.


    sans ado, he accepted the call.


    li shuyao appeared on the screen, garbed in her gym attire.


    ¡°have you assembled the equipment?¡± she inquired.


    ¡°indeed, everything is set up,¡± tang rui responded as he turned his phone to showcase the two newly assembled pieces of equipment.


    ¡°in that case, go change into your workout clothes.¡±


    ¡°sure, i¡¯ll be right back.¡±


    tang rui promptly dismissed the treadmill quandary, hurrying to switch his attire.


    yes, he held a deep passion for sports.


    and yet, it dawned on him that he lacked proper sportswear.


    for his present needs, a basketball jersey seemed the most suitable choice.


    oh well, it would have to suffice for now.


    donning his changed clothes and sneakers, he reentered the gym area.


    ¡°you¡¯re wearing basketball shoes?¡± li shuyao remarked, glancing at his footwear with a hint of speechlessness.


    ¡°well, yes, basketball shoes,¡± tang rui responded, unfazed. he remembered wearing the same type of shoes for morning runs during high school.


    ¡°the distinction is substantial. for a brief period, it¡¯s fine, but prolonged usage can adversely affect your feet and knee joints. never mind, let¡¯s call it a day. i¡¯ll get you a pair of proper running shoes tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°sure thing. let¡¯s focus on the run for now. we can tackle the equipment issue later.¡±


    tang rui, hearing about potential bodily repercussions, resolved to craft his own pair of running shoes the next day.


    ¡°before you start running, perform some warm-up exercises.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    li shuyao guided him through a set of warm-up routines.


    perhaps a tad too enthusiastic, tang rui concluded his warm-up before he had even begun the actual workout.


    he hadn¡¯t even initiated the run when his smart bracelet buzzed, indicating his heightened heart rate and increased blood circulation.


    under such circumstances, it was natural for him to feel warm.


    as he mounted the treadmill and commenced running, he adjusted the camera for optimal visibility.


    this arrangement ensured li shuyao could only see his upper body.


    ¡°maintain your breathing rhythm and synchronize your arm movements. yes, just like that,¡± li shuyao provided guidance as they both jogged.


    tang rui absorbed the instructions intently, his gaze locked onto the phone screen.


    his level of concentration rivaled his high school years.


    after ten minutes elapsed, his body¡¯s endurance hit its limit.


    ¡°no more. i can¡¯t continue running,¡± tang rui panted, the exhaustion evident in his tone.


    his legs felt like they were encased in lead, devoid of any strength.


    ¡°alright, take a break. don¡¯t sit down, and avoid drinking water. keep moving around the room slowly.¡±


    ¡°i get it. i¡¯m not completely oblivious,¡± tang rui responded, his breaths labored.


    ten minutes later, following a well-rested pause, li shuyao directed him to engage in abdominal exercises.


    ¡°can we postpone this for tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°no, your legs are still weak. however, your waist and abdomen are unaffected. it won¡¯t hinder your sit-ups.¡±


    ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 give it a shot.¡±


    reluctant to appear too feeble, tang rui reluctantly positioned himself on the sit-up machine.


    ¡°let¡¯s begin with sets of ten. ready, and go.¡±


    li shuyao commenced the routine, with tang rui matching her pace in his sit-up movements.


    though he strained to engage his waist and abdomen, he didn¡¯t lie down immediately after each repetition. instead, he glanced at the system interface.


    [item: sit-up fitness machine]


    [experience: 1/80]


    [origin point: 11.15]


    clicking his tongue in mild disappointment, tang rui noticed that each sit-up contributed only 1 experience point.


    his prior perception of experience points being meager seemed to hold merit; they were indeed quite substantial.


    for him to level up the equipment, he would need to complete 80 sit-ups.


    but for now, he decided to press on.


    with determination, tang rui forced himself through consecutive sit-ups, with the system experience points incrementing with each repetition.


    the rewarding feedback system proved motivating.


    unbeknownst to him, the phone¡¯s screen featured captivating scenery.


    to keep pace with li shuyao, tang rui persevered despite the exertion.


    after all, as he ascended, li shuyao descended.


    for synchronization¡¯s sake, he braved the strain.


    amidst the mixed sensations of struggle and satisfaction, he completed a set of sit-ups.


    ¡°take a breather, regulate your breath. next up, push-ups.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯d rather continue with sit-ups. my waist doesn¡¯t feel strained yet.¡±


    tang rui shook his head, his determination evident.


    ¡°alright, we¡¯ll save that for later.¡±


    li shuyao cast him an amused glance, a subtle smile dancing at the corners of her lips. she didn¡¯t challenge his assertion..

 Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Complete Enhancement, Attribute Pane Apperes

    chapter 43: complete enhancement, attribute pane apperes


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°hey, don¡¯t forget to schedule a massage later. if you¡¯re not up for it, you could always head to a regular massage shop.¡±


    li shuyao glanced at the screen, her gaze fixed on tang rui who lay sprawled out on the floor like a limp fish. she was at a loss for words.


    this was his first attempt at working out.


    normally, a bit of exercise and a variety of routines should have sufficed.


    however, something seemed off, and he ended up doing sit-ups.


    more than six sets of 63 sit-ups, to be exact.


    and then¡­


    and now, this was the result.


    ¡°alright, i hear you.¡±


    tang rui remained on the floor, not in the mood to budge.


    he¡¯d just done 63 sit-ups.


    his stomach was throbbing painfully.


    but he couldn¡¯t muster any strength.


    ¡°don¡¯t linger on the floor too long. you might catch a cold. you could lie down on the sofa.¡±


    ¡°sure thing, i¡¯ll do that later.¡±


    ¡°take care of yourself then. 1¡¯11 head for a shower.¡±


    ¡°bye-bye.¡±


    the video call ended.


    tang rui turned his head, staring up at the ceiling.


    he was utterly exhausted.


    it felt like his body had betrayed him.


    only 63 sit-ups, and he felt like this?


    back in the day, during the pe exam, he breezed through 45 sit-ups in a minute. no sweat. it was a walk in the park.


    and now, in just a few years, his body had deteriorated to this extent.


    he¡¯d decided to start working out.


    not for any other reason.


    purely for his own health¡¯s sake.


    he couldn¡¯t afford to be crippled at his age.


    that would be a disaster.


    he rested on the floor for over twenty minutes, letting his heartbeat and breathing return to normal, before finally getting up.


    after a drink of water, he headed to his workshop.


    the idea of getting a massage outside didn¡¯t appeal to him.


    no real reason.


    who really went to fancy massage parlors anyway?


    besides¡­


    given his condition, even the best massage wouldn¡¯t do much good.


    no matter how much pressure they applied.


    lactic acid in his muscles wouldn¡¯t dissipate fully.


    tomorrow morning, he¡¯d be screaming in agony, feeling as if a thousand knives were slicing through him.


    so, at this point, the only thing that could help him was the system interface.


    from his toolbox, he retrieved a battery, a brushless motor, an eccentric wheel, a connecting rod, and a few other components.


    he immersed himself in building something, a device that could easily be misunderstood at first glance.


    a fascia gun.


    when he first saw this gadget, he¡¯d been equally surprised.


    he¡¯d thought it was some newfangled tech invented by a pampered player.


    a prop for movies, doubling as a massage tool.


    later, he realized¡­


    he was the one who had been mistaken.


    the fascia gun was surprisingly simple in structure. anyone with the parts and hands could assemble one.


    tang rui spent a mere ten minutes crafting this basic contraption.


    though the design was far from polished.


    lacking the right components, he wrapped it in plastic.


    but that didn¡¯t matter to him.


    he intended to use the system interface to fortify it anyway.


    [item: fascia gun]


    [experience: 0/150]


    [origin point: 1.25]


    creating the fascia gun would net him an additional 0.1 origin points, akin to the aircraft model.


    to alleviate the ache in his body, he strengthened it without a second thought.


    reinforced shell ¨C 1 origin point.


    enhanced accessories ¨C 1 point.


    reinforced ball ¨C 1 origin point.


    after these enhancements, the fascia gun underwent a radical transformation.


    from a rudimentary knockoff to a state-of-the-art marvel of technology.


    even the name changed under the system¡¯s influence.


    [item: vibrating physiotherapy instrument]


    [experience: 0/350]


    [origin: 8.25]


    tang rui examined the system panel data, gritted his teeth, and proceeded to enhance it further.


    after all, this was a one-shot strengthening device, and its efficacy was wanting.


    special motor enhancement ¨C 1 origin point.


    [special battery boost ¨C 1 origin point]


    special transmission upgrade ¨C 1 origin point.


    he fortified every hardware component directly. with only three of them, the cost was minimal.


    a blue light flickered.


    tang rui shifted his gaze back to the system panel, and a surprising addition caught his eye.


    [item: vibrating physiotherapy instrument]


    [experience: 0/1300]


    [enhancement: shell, accessory (special), ball head]


    [attribute: shock wave power increased by 150%]


    [origin: 5.25]


    the newfound attributes left him taken aback.


    this was a first.


    in the past, he¡¯d enhanced other equipment, but he¡¯d never glimpsed the attribute window.


    he mulled it over for a while.


    a realization struck him.


    his previous enhancements had focused on individual components.


    this time, though, he¡¯d strengthened the entire fascia gun.


    every special part of the accessories had been enhanced.


    and with this, the puzzle fell into place.


    enhancing a particular type of equipment unlocked its attribute bar.


    upgrading amplified the equipment¡¯s traits.


    strengthening boosted its attributes.


    fascinating.


    tang rui studied the origin points on the system panel, steeled himself, and subjected the ball head to a thorough special enhancement.


    [special reinforced silica mat ¨C 1 origin point]


    special reinforced sleeve ¨C 1 origin point.


    special motor overhaul ¨C 1 origin point.


    a green light gleamed.


    enhancement complete.


    the ball head underwent a drastic metamorphosis.


    but tang rui wasn¡¯t fixated on the appearance. he craved the newly acquired attributes.


    [item: vibrating physiotherapy instrument]


    [experience: 0/1800]


    [enhancement: shell, accessory (special), ball head (special)]


    [attribute: shock wave power increased by 150%, effective amplitude raised by 150%]


    [origin point: 2.25]


    the freshly added attributes pleased tang rui.


    the effective amplitude was a significant trait.


    much like apm, where even reaching 300 didn¡¯t cut it.


    done.


    enhancements ceased due to a shortage of origin points.


    tang rui picked up the instrument and began massaging his thighs.


    buzz!


    a gentle hum filled the air.


    tang rui, though, was wide-eyed, experiencing a blend of sourness and chilliness.


    the sour sensation swiftly faded, replaced by numbness.


    less than five seconds.


    the numbness vanished.


    in its place settled a comforting, relaxing sensation.


    ¡°not a bad investment.¡±


    for the outcome, the origin points were well spent.


    compared to everything else, health was paramount.


    the instrument worked wonders.


    he felt like he¡¯d upgraded his fitness gear.


    what a pity that origin points were scarce.


    previously, they¡¯d meant little to him. now, observing his stats, he realized their true value.


    gaining them was quite the chore, however.


    only self-made items earned origin points.


    but crafting had criteria to meet, like the treadmill from before.


    as tang rui massaged his legs and abdomen, his mind churned, contemplating how to amass a substantial number of origin points..

 Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: High-efficiency Subconscious Learning

    chapter 44: high-efficiency subconscious learning


    equipment +5.1


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the following day, tang rui awoke, shedding his subconscious learning device and rising from bed with a luxurious stretch, lazily extending his body.


    he relished the sensation of vitality coursing through him. not a trace of soreness lingered.


    ¡°it appears that my workout regimen is truly yielding results.¡±


    experimenting with his mobility, tang rui found immense satisfaction in the outcomes of his fitness routine. even more gratifying was the remarkable performance of the upgraded fascia gun, which had delivered exceptional results.


    as per his routine, he instinctively reached for his phone, only to discover that the experience points on the subconscious learning device¡¯s system panel had reached their limit.


    without hesitation, tang rui pressed the upgrade button.


    a fleeting azure light swept by.


    upgrade complete.


    [item: efficient subconscious learning device +5]


    [experience: 4115/50000]


    [enhancements: peripheral, hardware, software]


    [attributes: thought acceleration, memory enhancement]


    [origin points: 2.25]


    the fifth-level subconscious learning device now boasted an added attribute: memory enhancement. tang rui intuitively comprehended the significance of this enhancement.


    with this attribute in place, his learning efficiency would ascend to new heights.


    immensely pragmatic.


    nonetheless, the impending challenge involved the escalating experience requirement for the upcoming upgrade.


    however, he welcomed this gradual approach.


    learning was an evolution, a culmination of persistent endeavors over time.


    resettling the learning device, tang rui readied himself for the day, proceeding to freshen up before setting out for breakfast.


    the villa¡¯s ambiance was delightful.


    ample space encompassed the residence.


    a solitary drawback was its distance from the breakfast establishment.


    regrettably, no eatery existed at the villa¡¯s entrance.


    for a morning meal, a drive was obligatory, constituting a minor inconvenience.


    as he arrived at the breakfast venue, poised to place his order, the bureau chief¡¯s secretary contacted him, imparting information regarding a bidding meeting scheduled for monday at the municipal office.


    his attendance was imperative, and he was entrusted with preparing the bid proposal in advance, encompassing drone performance metrics and corresponding prices.


    promptly, tang rui affirmed his readiness, assuring them that all necessary materials were at his disposal, pledging to facilitate the leadership¡¯s requirements, adhering to procedural guidelines.


    yet, genuine substance was paramount; he refrained from fabricating mere illusions.


    upon concluding the conversation, tang rui opted for additional tea eggs as a treat for breakfast.


    an undeniable hunger had besieged him, a consequence of his strenuous workout session.


    in truth, his appetite had persisted since the previous night.


    nevertheless, succumbing to nocturnal snacks was beyond consideration.


    such indulgence could pave the path to diabetes.


    he recalled a relative¡¯s unfortunate trajectory down that path.


    nightly snacks, steadfastly consumed around ten in the evening, precipitated sleep deprivation if foregone.


    a year of this regimen culminated in daily medication and the cessation of nocturnal snacking, even evading high-sugar foods¡ªa formidable struggle.


    thus, he chose to abstain from late-night snacks, resorting to early slumber if hunger emerged.


    post-breakfast, tang rui resumed crafting firefighting drones.


    he had already assembled ten, yet two complete squadrons necessitated a minimum of twelve.


    consequently, the day¡¯s goal entailed the completion of two additional drones.


    by 2 p.m., he had successfully constructed the pair of firefighting drones.


    retiring his tools, he descended to the basement.


    the prior owner had undertaken rudimentary renovations in the basement, imparting tiled flooring and wall finishes.


    evidence indicated the area¡¯s past role as a gym and entertainment space, its components since removed.


    tang rui envisioned relocating his workshop to the basement, as the upstairs quarters proved insufficient for specific tasks. furthermore, he envisaged the acquisition of further equipment, which would render the upper area even more cramped.


    ¡°install a laser sintering 3d printer here.¡±


    tang rui traversed the space, offering instructions to himself after an appraisal of the surroundings.


    ¡°allocate space for a small vacuum arc furnace.¡±


    ¡°designate this zone for an expansive workbench, replete with polishing and dust elimination functionalities.¡±


    systematically, he navigated the basement, dictating equipment placements and provisions.


    his present fiscal means enabled the procurement of previously unattainable items.


    uv curing apparatus, handheld multifunctional 3d scanners, titanium alloy soldering furnaces¡ªall were within reach.


    moreover, tracks on the floor would facilitate multiple industrial-grade, multifunctional robotic arms, in conjunction with high-precision industrial welding robots.


    tang rui¡¯s aspiration was straightforward¡ªtransforming the basement into a space reminiscent of iron man¡¯s domain.


    thus, procured devices were mandated to feature disassemblable construction, or at the very least, accommodate modifications.


    a prerequisite stipulated the devices must possess system panels and be upgradable.


    after a comprehensive appraisal of the basement¡¯s potential, tang rui, now equipped with a clear plan, ascended to the living room.


    ¡°celia, initiate a webpage and access the industrial equipment procurement platform.¡±


    ¡°certainly.¡±


    reclined upon the couch, tang rui perused the displayed webpage.


    his equipment acquisition criteria were forthright.


    domestic alternatives took precedence, with self-construction serving as the fallback.


    potential avenues for selling his technology to domestic manufacturers post upgrades rendered foreign equipment less appealing¡ªa compromise in opportunities.


    however, the domestic industrial equipment landscape had progressed significantly, albeit slightly trailing foreign high-end counterparts in terms of performance and precision.


    were these disparities problematic?


    for most, they would pose considerable concern.


    yet, for tang rui, these constraints were insignificant. functionality was paramount.


    guided by celia, he selected equipment from manufacturers renowned for their cost-effectiveness, positive user feedback, and research and development investments.


    orders were placed, and the wait for delivery commenced.


    while smaller items would rely on conventional logistics, larger counterparts included delivery services and on-site installation and debugging assistance from engineers.


    recumbent on the couch, tang rui recognized the temporal void before him.


    the police drone bidding matter could be delegated to a professional company skilled in bid document preparation, minimizing costs.


    factory building construction remained ongoing, meticulously supervised by the proprietor. quality assessment would prove pertinent in the later stages.


    employee recruitment loomed on the horizon, demanding attention in the ensuing week.


    firefighting drones awaited their instrumental counterparts.


    however, without the requisite apparatus and equipment, tangible progress was hindered.


    tang rui grappled with idleness, prompting a sudden recollection.


    the design of the firefighting drone launch system lingered unresolved.


    unassisted takeoff and the absence of landing gear necessitated strategic intervention.


    simplicity was an option¡ªa rubber band-tethered track akin to launching a crossbow bolt.


    yet, this approach appeared rudimentary and limiting, accommodating only one drone at a time.


    tang rui¡¯s vision centered on a grander endeavor¡ªan apparatus reminiscent of a rocket launcher, capable of dispatching twelve firefighting drones concurrently.


    although technically unchallenging, this launcher posed complex construction challenges, the dozen tubes themselves requiring meticulous craftsmanship..

 Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Launching the Fire-Fighting Drone

    chapter 45: launching the fire-fighting drone


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    however, regardless of the circumstances, this task had to be undertaken. neglecting it would impede the flight of the firefighting drones.


    tang rui picked up the aluminum alloy plate and immediately set to work.


    following several days of practice, his welding technique had notably advanced.


    although he had yet to master the intricacies of achieving a fish scale effect, at the very least, he was no longer creating perforations.


    the sealed portions of the welds were also considerably improved.


    completion of the welding for the twelve pipes was achieved.


    subsequently, he employed a grinding wheel to commence the polishing process.


    upon completion of this task, he affixed the bottom piece with the ejector mechanism.


    finally, the aluminum alloy plate was employed to bind the twelve pipes together.


    tang rui engineered a rectangular launcher, arranging the twelve pipes into three rows, each containing four launch tubes.


    having concluded these tasks, he devoted his attention to crafting a base for the launcher, incorporating a gimbal and a motor.


    this motor would facilitate adjustments to the launcher¡¯s orientation and tilt angle.


    upon the launcher¡¯s culmination, the outside world had transformed into darkness.


    while the process might appear straightforward in theory.


    the actual implementation proved somewhat convoluted.


    consulting his phone for the time, tang rui discovered that it was nearing 7 o¡¯clock.


    consequently, his feeling of hunger could be attributed to the fact that dinner time had passed.


    after laboring diligently, the prospect of dining out lost its allure.


    accordingly, he placed an order for takeout.


    ¡°have you finished your meal?¡±


    this query emanated from li shuyao, who had messaged him roughly fifteen minutes prior.


    ¡°not yet. i¡¯ve just wrapped up my tasks. i¡¯ve ordered takeout, and it should arrive in approximately fifteen minutes.¡±


    subsequent to finalizing his takeout order, tang rui responded to li shuyao.


    before li shuyao could respond, tang rui perused his social media feed, contemplating the recent posts shared by his acquaintances.


    upon opening his feed, he chanced upon a new entry.


    ¡°looking for quick money-making ideas? desperately need cash!¡±


    this particular post was authored by a senior student affiliated with the china electronics technology group.


    evidently, financial constraints were affecting him.


    notwithstanding a substantial income, the exorbitant housing costs presented an ongoing challenge.


    tang rui appended his perspective: ¡°printing money is a fast route to financial gain.¡±


    promptly, someone approved of his viewpoint.


    swiftly thereafter, the senior student responded, ¡°junior, aren¡¯t you aware that counterfeiting money is illegal?¡±


    tang rui rejoindered, ¡°senior, you can print genuine currency.¡±


    the senior student conceded, ¡°you make a valid point. however, the obstacle is my lack of an intaglio printing press.¡±


    tang rui interjected, ¡°i can procure one. senior, care to embark on a lucrative venture together?¡±


    the senior student was taken aback, ¡°really? i¡¯ll go source some acid-free paper then.¡±


    zhou tao chimed in, ¡°count me in. i¡¯ll get color-changing ink.¡±


    the senior student posed a question, ¡°and who will craft the printing plate?¡±


    zhou tao replied, ¡°i have a friend at the central academy of fine arts; he can design one.¡±


    tang rui affirmed, ¡°excellent, let¡¯s collaborate and earn a substantial income.¡± yet, a brief intermission occurred, as the senior student attended to a knock on his door to receive a package.


    following the senior student¡¯s disappearance, tang rui resumed scrolling through his social media updates.


    at first glance, the interactions seemed light-hearted.


    nevertheless, he genuinely possessed the means to acquire an intaglio printing press.


    constructing one from scratch and subsequently enhancing it via system upgrades.


    the resultant print quality would assuredly outclass the output of the u.s. federal reserve.


    ¡°interested in meeting up for a drink? nan street food stalls.¡±


    zhou tao reached out with a message.


    ¡°can¡¯t make it. i have other commitments tonight.¡±


    tang rui responded promptly.


    a playful jest, considering he had plans to engage in a workout later. the idea of patronizing a food stall held no appeal.


    ¡°what¡¯s the matter? you seem off.¡±


    ¡°dad¡¯s immersed in drone design, leaving no room for leisure.¡±


    ¡°drone design? why not say he¡¯s crafting a spaceship? i get it; am i going to be a grandfather?¡±


    ¡°get lost¡­¡±


    ¡°you rascal.¡±


    following a brief exchange with zhou tao, the delivery arrived at his door.


    a serving of braised beef atop rice.


    notably, beef was in short supply, whereas potatoes were ample.


    despite this, the flavor was agreeable, and the portion was sufficient to sate his appetite.


    upon concluding his meal, over half an hour transpired.


    tang rui changed into his workout attire, retrieved his phone, and dispatched a video message to li shuyao.


    ¡°why haven¡¯t you changed yet? giving up on the workout?¡±


    ¡°working out? can you even manage it?¡± li shuyao was taken aback.


    after all, the previous night, tang rui was as worn out as a limp fish.


    realistically, he should have refrained from exercising today, let alone exerting himself strenuously. he should be gradually convalescing, refraining from exertion.


    yet, he had just sent her a video, suggesting a shared workout.


    ¡°what do you mean, can¡¯t i? can¡¯t men decline? hurry up and change. i¡¯m waiting for you.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s urging prompted li shuyao to change her attire.


    observing tang rui¡¯s earnest demeanor, li shuyao¡¯s expression shifted subtly, prompting her to return to her room to change.


    several minutes later.


    li shuyao, donning her workout ensemble, appeared onscreen.


    tang rui was momentarily taken aback.


    contrary to expectation, she wasn¡¯t wearing the snug workout attire; she sported a loose-fitting sports tank top instead.


    the three-dimensional contours of her physique became immediately apparent.


    ¡°let¡¯s begin with warm-up exercises.¡±


    observing tang rui¡¯s gaze, li shuyao¡¯s cheeks tinged with a slight blush.


    although she had an undergarment on, the loose tank top still emanated a sense of fierceness.


    after completing their warm-up exercises, they proceeded to treadmills and commenced jogging.


    li shuyao kept a watchful eye on tang rui.


    she presumed he was struggling, possibly enduring discomfort.


    however, after a while, she began to sense something was amiss.


    tang rui¡¯s expression remained constant.


    there was no indication that he was suppressing pain while jogging.


    not even a skilled actor could convincingly hide physical discomfort while running. such sensations were impossible to conceal.


    ¡°how are you managing this?¡±


    ¡°what do you mean?¡±


    ¡°aren¡¯t your muscles hurting?¡±


    ¡°they were quite sore last night, but i used a massage gun for a while, and now i¡¯m fine.¡±


    li shuyao absorbed his response without further inquiry.


    after all, each individual¡¯s constitution was distinct; tang rui might naturally possess a rapid recovery rate.


    following an hour of exercise, they finally concluded their workout and terminated their video call.


    after lying on the bed for a brief respite, tang rui rose to take a shower.


    today felt significantly better than yesterday.


    despite still feeling fatigued these tiktok videos had lost their appeal.


    after all, tiktok imposed certain content restrictions.


    but videos shared on wechat were not bound by such restrictions.


    for instance, li shuyao¡¯s workout video would never pass tiktok¡¯s standards, but it could easily be shared on wechat.


    this notion struck tang rui.


    even if he didn¡¯t venture outside, he could still indulge in drone piloting.


    to be precise, firefighting drone piloting.


    these drones didn¡¯t require runways; as long as there were no obstructions, they could take off anywhere.


    tang rui glanced at the sizeable balcony outside.


    a dozen square meters; ample space for a launch pad.


    with this idea in mind, he retrieved the drone launcher and moved it to the second-floor balcony.


    he inserted the firefighting drones one by one into the launch tubes.


    once he completed these tasks, he fetched his laptop, launched the drone control program, adjusted the launcher¡¯s orientation and tilt angle, and then pressed the launch button.


    launch!


    swoosh¡­


    the twelve launch tubes on the left commenced firing, one after another from the top to the bottom of the first column.


    then the third column, from top to bottom.


    next came the second and fourth columns.


    in mere seconds, all twelve firefighting drones were airborne..

 Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: A Bedsheet Dragnet

    chapter 46: a bedsheet dragnet


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    thirty meters above the ground.


    twelve firefighting drones, like ghosts, silently hovered.


    the advantage of propellers is that they leave no exhaust trail, and their noise is low.


    on this cloudy night.


    apart from night vision goggles, the naked eye can¡¯t see a thing.


    even if you can hear the sound.


    it¡¯s difficult to locate the drones.


    tang rui moved the mouse and marked a point on the map.


    then he selected the drones and clicked on the stealth infiltration mode.


    woo-woo-woo¡­


    after receiving the command.


    the electro-optical systems of the twelve firefighting drones started working.


    ground scanning system.


    laser ranging system.


    optical detection system.


    infrared detection system.


    these devices on different drones were activated simultaneously.


    the data obtained, shared and distributed through a multi-drone coordinated intelligent control program, instantly calculated the path to the target.


    the twelve firefighting drones hovering in the air changed their flight trajectories simultaneously.


    these twelve drones adjusted their directions, forming two groups in a staggered formation, descending in height.


    then, the two groups of drones flew toward the target, one after the other.


    tang rui clasped his hands and quietly watched the screen.


    he didn¡¯t need to control these firefighting drones.


    just set the target.


    choose the flight mode or attack mode.


    the system automatically calculates the flight path.


    no manual operation was required.


    otherwise, even if he had fast reflexes, he couldn¡¯t control twelve drones alone.


    during the flight, when these firefighting drones detected people and obstacles ahead, they adjusted their flight paths to avoid them.


    tang rui watched as the flight trajectory traced a path and nodded in satisfaction.


    the coordination problem of multiple drones had always been a big issue.


    the enhanced multi-drone coordinated intelligent program on the system panel not only solved the problems of data transmission, sharing, and task allocation, but also addressed the issue of coordination.


    when avoiding obstacles on the road, the twelve drones adjusted their directions and slowed down simultaneously.


    at their closest points, there was only a 20-centimeter gap between the two drones.


    this kind of coordination couldn¡¯t be achieved through manual operation.


    in no time, the twelve firefighting drones successfully maneuvered through various obstacles and flew over the target, then began hovering at low altitude. tang rui reached out and marked a point at the villa¡¯s location.


    this time, he selected the annihilation mode.


    upon giving the command.


    the twelve firefighting drones simultaneously ascended. after reaching an altitude of one hundred meters, they headed towards the villa while scanning and searching for the target.


    vehicles and pedestrians on the road were all marked.


    at this point, as long as tang rui clicked the screen to confirm the annihilation command.


    the drones would initiate the attack.


    however, he wouldn¡¯t click it.


    so, during the flight, all the marked targets remained on the map.


    this was a function of the reconnaissance mode.


    but he embedded some of those instructions into the annihilation mode.


    for example, sometimes the target might not be completely annihilated, but there weren¡¯t enough drones left.


    in such cases, marking the enemy allowed for direct attacks on those targets during the next assault.


    soon, the twelve firefighting drones returned to the airspace above the villa, hovering at low altitude, waiting for commands.


    there weren¡¯t any more commands.


    all systems were normal, and all functions were functioning properly.


    as for the actual ¡®firefighting¡¯ effect.


    he couldn¡¯t test it.


    so, this test flight ended.


    landing¡­


    at that moment, tang rui realized he hadn¡¯t arranged landing nets.


    glancing at the screen¡¯s cruising time, there was just over twenty minutes left. he hurriedly got up, tore the bedsheet off the bed and rushed to the yard.


    there, he fetched four poles and tied them to the corners of the bedsheet. after securing them, he inserted the poles into the ground.


    once he was sure it was fine, he returned to the room, controlled the firefighting drones to fly over his villa, marked the bedsheet in the yard, and then clicked the landing command.


    the twelve drones circled the villa twice, scanning the surrounding terrain and obstacles, then adjusted their flight paths.


    one firefighting drone plummeted from the sky in a dive, arriving at the villa¡¯s entrance and pulling up just in time.


    speed was counteracted by gravity and resistance.


    at the same time, the propellers stopped.


    finally, this firefighting drone dropped from over three meters, executing a u-turn in mid-air before accurately landing on the bedsheet.


    after this firefighting drone landed, the second one started repeating the same maneuver.


    during this time, tang rui was beside the bedsheet, quickly removing the drones as they landed.


    after a while.


    when the final firefighting drone accurately landed on the bedsheet, he breathed a sigh of relief.


    fortunately, everything went smoothly.


    the initial landings were precise.


    but during the third-to-last one, it almost hit the ground.


    it startled tang rui.


    aluminum alloy wasn¡¯t that durable.


    falling from over three meters, it wouldn¡¯t turn into dust, but it would definitely be damaged.


    he glanced at the drone¡¯s system panel. it was 230 experience points away from an upgrade.


    one more flight and it would likely level up.


    however, he wasn¡¯t pursuing upgrades.


    whether it leveled up or not, it didn¡¯t matter much.


    at most, it would look better.


    the equipment remained the same; he couldn¡¯t enhance it.


    he went upstairs, took the transmitter from the balcony, inserted all the firefighting drones into the launching tube, and began charging.


    then he dismantled the bedsheet.


    it was rendered useless.


    several places had been scratched by the metallic protrusions on the drone.


    a spin in the washing machine would certainly tear it apart.


    however, it could be repurposed as a landing net for the firefighting drones.


    after a busy period¡­


    with everything tidied up, he returned to his room, put on the subconscious learning device, and lay on the bed to sleep.


    in his dreams, theoretical knowledge of various rocket engines flowed into his mind.


    he had already finished studying mechanical design and circuitry textbooks.


    he had considered studying some microelectronics-related knowledge but he eventually gave up.


    although he had a golden finger, he couldn¡¯t cross into a different field to study chips.


    others wouldn¡¯t believe it.


    even if he studied tanks, exoskeletons, or even rockets and spacecraft, it would be more credible than dabbling in chips.


    so, lithography machines and such were off-limits, not unless he developed interstellar travel.


    at that point, if domestically-made lithography machines still fell short, he could step in.


    first, he needed to understand the relevant knowledge in his field, and then consider other things.


    rocket engines were something he had to comprehend.


    it wasn¡¯t for creating firefighting incendiary devices.


    those had already been developed and sold to the wealthy.


    it needed to have a range of 300 kilometers and a non-negotiable payload.


    even after reducing the payload, there was no warranty and after-sales service, not to mention the glaring range error of 1700 kilometers.


    tang rui was learning this to work on true fighter jets, and to directly build cyclically-activated engines.


    such engines were true black-tech stuff..

 Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Enterprise Level Comprehension

    chapter 47: enterprise level comprehension


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: end less fantasy translation


    ¡°bossf we assure you that all materials will be ready by tomorrow noon.¡±


    ¡°can¡¯t it be tonight?¡±


    ¡°boss, it¡¯s not that it can t be done tonight, but it¡¯s rushed. and your bid, we haven¡¯t done this kind before, so that¡¯s why it¡¯s taking a bit longer. but there¡¯s absolutely no problem.¡±


    ¡°alright, have the materials prepared by tomorrow noon.¡±


    ¡°sure, thank you, boss.11


    tang rui paid and left the service company.


    he didn¡¯t need to worry about the bidding materials anymore.


    for the drone bidding, qualifications weren¡¯t required.


    even if they were, the service company could help obtain them.


    after all, the projects they undertook were all in the field of construction; the waters weren¡¯t too deep there.


    a simple drone bidding wouldn¡¯t stump them.


    leaving the place, tang rui drove to zhilian company.


    he wasn¡¯t planning to use any headhunting companies for recruiting; he didn¡¯t need to.


    he directly went to zhilian.


    he wanted them to assist in the recruitment process.


    it wouldn¡¯t cost much either.


    payment would be based on the number of people recruited.


    just state the requirements, and they would gather the personnel for you.


    no need for advertisements.


    they would extract data from their database, filter candidates according to your requirements, and make the necessary calls.


    quickly, tang rui arrived at zhilian company.


    hearing that he was there for business, the staff were also pleased.


    customers like him were their favorites.


    ¡°i wonder, sir, what specific requirements do you have?¡±


    ¡°the requirements are simple: a graduate degree, one or two years of laboratory experience, and a solid foundation.¡±


    tang rui presented his requirements.


    after hearing them, they found it a bit peculiar.


    did these requirements really warrant paying a fee?


    you could just post an advertisement online.


    however many people you needed, you¡¯d get.


    ¡°alright, are these the only criteria? no other implicit requirements?¡±


    ¡°well¡­ there¡¯s one thing. it¡¯s best if they¡¯re the kind who¡¯ve faced challenges in society.¡±


    upon hearing this requirement, the receptionists were taken aback.


    as a company dealing with human resources, they had seen all sorts of clients.


    various absurd demands.


    like age, height, appearance, measurements, purity, and whatnot, they had seen it all.


    but a requirement like tang rui¡¯s was truly unheard of.


    ¡°so, you mean you¡¯re looking for those diligent and obedient types, who won¡¯t go against their superiors, work dutifully, and bear whatever tasks are given?¡±


    ¡°exactly, that¡¯s the enterprise-level understanding.¡±


    tang rui nodded, giving them credit.


    ¡°alright, what about the salary aspect? what¡¯s the offer?¡±


    ¡°starting at 15k, gradually increasing based on experience, education, and honesty, up to a maximum of 30k.¡±


    this salary wasn¡¯t low, but it wasn¡¯t extraordinarily high either.


    after all, it was for graduates with relevant laboratory experience.


    of course, there were cheaper options.


    for instance, a graduate in materials science would be more affordable.


    a ph.d. from a top university wouldn¡¯t demand more than 20k.


    the expensive roles were in the field of computer science, easily starting at 20k, and if the job demanded overtime, even higher.


    ¡°okay, what about the number and distribution of personnel?¡±


    ¡°twenty researchers, two in materials, one in semiconductors, one in electronics, six in mechanics, and ten in aircraft design. then one for administration and human resources, one for finance, one for logistics and procurement, and one bus driver.


    that¡¯s it. if needed, i¡¯ll ger in touch.¡±


    tang rui shared his plan.


    ¡°according to your needs, our company estimates that we ll have all the personnel recruited by wednesday. however, the individuals we recruit will go through preliminary screening; the final selection will depend on your side.


    we¡¯ll provide you with resumes and video interview materials for all the candidates¡­¡±


    the staff member went into detail about the situation and the fees.


    tang rui had no issues with it and signed the contract.


    with zhilian¡¯s assistance, everything would be ready by next friday.


    exiting the office building, tang rui checked the time; it was nearly noon.


    he thought for a moment and realized he didn¡¯t have anything else to do at home.


    so, he called li shuyao and arranged to have lunch together.


    after sending her a message, tang rui drove to li shuyao ¡°s place to pick her up for lunch.


    this time, they didn¡¯t go for the usual big plate of chicken; they opted for seafood instead.


    after the meal, they went to the cinema to watch a thriller.


    tang rui had been looking forward to experiencing the supposed benefits that girlfriends gave after watching a thriller.


    but as it turned out, li shuyao calmly ate popcorn and watched the thriller without a hint of fear.


    tang rui didn¡¯t need to say anything more.


    he wasn¡¯t afraid of these things to begin with, especially not this thriller, whose plot was embarrassingly awkward.


    it couldn¡¯t even scare anyone.


    even someone who was easily frightened would fall asleep watching it.


    as tang rui watched, he couldn¡¯t help but think to himself.


    he should have taken li shuyao home and watched an old-school horror film like ¡°village of the damned.¡±


    these modern thrillers were just rubbish.


    after the movie ended, they strolled around for a while and then went their separate ways.


    in the evening, he followed his routine exercise regimen.


    that was how his day passed.


    sunday arrived.


    tang rui didn¡¯t have much to do.


    apart from picking up rhe materials, he stayed at home.


    however, he received three packages.


    all of them contained experimental equipment.


    the manufacturers were all from shanghai, and the equipment was compact, so the delivery was swift.


    after receiving the equipment, tang rui started unpacking.


    this wasn¡¯t remote-controlled models.


    the packages contained many components.


    and rhe assembly required a high level of precision.


    so, he spent half a day working on it and hadn¡¯t completed a single piece.


    but he wasn¡¯t in a hurry; he could take his time.


    in the blink of an eye, another day went by.


    the next day, tang rui woke up, checked the time, and hurriedly went to freshen up.


    then he changed into formal attire.


    he looked quite impressive.


    after grabbing a quick bite with two sandwiches to fill his stomach, he took the materials and drove to the city bureau.


    however, the morning traffic was heavy.


    by the time he reached the city bureau, the actors from several accompanying companies were already there.


    these actors, sent by their companies, eagerly approached tang rui when they saw him enter.


    ¡°hello, are you mr. tang, the ceo of deep red technologies?¡±


    ¡°hello, mr. tang, i m from silentbird corporation. i¡¯m here to learn today.¡±


    ¡°hello, mr. tang¡­11


    these actors understood that they weren¡¯t bidding; they were here to accompany tang rui through the procurement process.


    after all, a single company couldn¡¯t fulfill the entire procurement process.


    so, they came today to play the role of actors.


    similarly, they also wanted to get to know tang rui.


    considering the requirements set by the police, none of their companies could meet them.


    but tang rui managed to do so, which indicated a significant technological edge.


    they were here to understand the situation and see if there was a possibility of collaboration.


    if they could obtain technology transfer or licensing from him, it would be even better.


    tang rui found himself slightly annoyed by this group, but he had no choice but to put on a bold face and engage in business networking.


    fortunately, it wasn¡¯t too long before the police representatives arrived.


    this time, the bureau chief didn¡¯t personally attend; they followed the usual procurement procedure..

 Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Calling the Fire Chief

    chapter 48: calling the fire chief


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    a series of procedures, leading to the conclusion of the process.


    tang rui successfully secured the order from the police.


    the people around him stood up and congratulated tang rui for winning the order.


    the atmosphere was very harmonious.


    just as these manufacturers were about to approach tang rui to discuss potential cooperation, the bureau chief¡¯s secretary arrived.


    ¡°mr. tang, the bureau chief would like to see you.¡±


    ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 go right away.¡±


    tang rui nodded, bid farewell to those around him, and then left with the secretary.


    they arrived at the director¡¯s office.


    tang rui even wondered if there was something specific the director wanted to discuss with him.


    as it turned out, they only asked when the police could acquire the skynet drone.


    skynet drone.


    this was the name tang rui gave to the drone designed specifically for the police.


    ¡°sir, the prototype of the drone has been constructed and is ready for inspection.¡±


    the order for this drone was custom-made, not a standard purchase.


    tang rui needed to present the prototype first, and only after the police confirmed its quality could the production be finalized.


    ¡°it¡¯s already produced? are there any funding issues?¡±


    the director expressed surprise upon hearing this.


    ¡°there are no funding issues. i previously sold technology and earned some money from xiaomi.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s good. since the prototype is ready, we can proceed with it. as for me¡­ i¡¯m available on wednesday. does that work for you?¡±


    the chief pondered for a moment and asked.


    ¡°absolutely, i¡¯ll need the chief¡¯s assistance in arranging the airspace for the test flight.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s our responsibility. after all, it¡¯s the police who will perform the checks and approval. no need to worry about the airspace.¡±


    ¡°are there any specific requirements for the testing venue?¡±


    ¡°there are no particular requirements as long as it¡¯s a flat concrete road. it¡¯s preferable if it¡¯s at least 50 meters long. although the skynet drone¡¯s take-off distance is only 30 meters, having extra space will be convenient.¡±


    ¡°alright, our police have such a location. once everything is set, we¡¯ll inform you. at that point, you can bring the skynet drone over.¡±


    ¡°very well, 1 have no issues with that.¡±


    ¡°is there anything else you need?¡±


    ¡°no, everything is in order¡­ chief, our company has developed a new drone that hasn¡¯t been tested yet. after the test flight of the skynet drone is completed, i¡¯d like to use the venue and airspace for testing the new drone, while also shooting a promotional video.¡±


    ¡°oh¡­ a new drone? how does it compare to the skynet drone?¡±


    ¡°chief, you misunderstood. the two drones serve different purposes.¡±


    ¡°the new drone is for firefighting¡­ no problem. you can proceed with the testing after the inspection.¡±


    ¡°thank you, chief. i have no further questions.¡±


    ¡°very well, then go ahead and prepare.¡±


    ¡°understood, chief. i¡¯ll take my leave now.¡±


    after expressing his thoughts, tang rui got up and exited the bureau chief¡¯s office.


    with the order secured, he also gained an opportunity for experimentation.


    filled with joy, tang rui left the municipal bureau with a smile and drove home.


    meanwhile, tang rui remained unaware that the bureau chief was facilitating business contacts for him, intending to deliver a pleasant surprise.


    if he had known, he probably would have suggested there was no need for such efforts.


    however, he was unaware of these events.


    at this moment, tang rui was communicating with the engineers at the factory.


    the equipment he purchased on friday had arrived, including the laser-fired 3d printer valued at 800,000 yuan.


    ¡°boss, are you sure you want to place this computer here?¡±


    the factory engineer spoke with a concerned expression.


    ¡°is there a problem?¡±


    tang rui inquired, slightly puzzled.


    shouldn¡¯t he be able to decide where to put equipment after purchasing it?


    he likened himself to a foreign giant, purchasing equipment without needing manufacturer approval.


    ¡°no, boss, you misunderstood. i¡¯m asking if there¡¯s an issue with the electrical circuit in this villa?¡±


    the engineer clarified, seeing tang rui¡¯s confusion.


    circuit problems? tang rui pondered. it was difficult to say, given the complexities of modern renovations.


    nevertheless, it wasn¡¯t a major issue. he had a solution.


    if the circuit wasn¡¯t reliable, he would bypass it and use wireless charging technology.


    he possessed wireless power transmission technology with a range of 50 meters, making the circuit unnecessary.


    for the residential area¡¯s circuitry, there shouldn¡¯t be any issues.


    ¡°it¡¯s fine. just proceed with setting up the machine.¡±


    tang rui waved his hand, signaling his approval.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    the factory engineer complied and began to set up the equipment.


    about an hour later, the factory engineers finished their testing and departed.


    tang rui then started tidying up the space.


    what was previously an empty basement now contained various pieces of equipment, with some smaller items still unopened.


    once the discarded materials were dealt with, he returned to the basement and his workbench, beginning to craft wireless charging devices.


    given the machine¡¯s power, he wasn¡¯t comfortable relying on the villa¡¯s circuitry.


    his solution was to bypass it and employ wireless charging technology, alleviating concerns about electrical wires.


    he switched on the workbench¡¯s dust removal system to keep the area clean, ensuring that waste from his work wouldn¡¯t clutter the surface.


    tang rui was content with this workbench, wishing he had it in the past to avoid the hassle of cleaning up after creating model airplanes.


    after a busy afternoon, he had assembled all the wireless charging equipment.


    as night fell, he changed clothes and awaited li shuyao¡¯s video call.


    exercising had become his daily highlight, driven by both initial motivations and a genuine desire to maintain his fitness.


    although he had ulterior motives initially, fitness was now his primary focus.


    this routine played out every morning, leaving him with an abundance of energy and a satisfying sense of well-being.


    half an hour later, li shuyao¡¯s video call arrived.


    she remained as spirited as ever, and he appreciated it.


    following warm-up exercises, they took to the treadmill for a run.


    tang rui had already reached a point where he could keep up with li shuyao¡¯s pace.


    he anticipated that before long, he would surpass her, given the inherent physical advantages men enjoyed..

 Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Thank You

    chapter 49: thank you


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°i¡¯m going to take a shower. you should rest early too and not stay up too late,¡± li shuyao said to tang rui after finishing their workout.


    ¡°got it. i¡¯ll tidy up the basement and then go to sleep.¡±


    ¡°alright, good night.¡±


    ¡°mhmm.¡±


    they ended the video call.


    tang rui put down his phone and went to take a shower.


    nowadays, after finishing his daily workout, he no longer felt as exhausted as before, like a dead dog.


    his body had adapted to this level of exercise, and he wasn¡¯t as tired anymore.


    after the shower, tang rui looked at the faintly outlined eight-pack abs and felt delighted.


    the exercise was paying off. these abs were on the verge of becoming visible.


    maybe in about two weeks, those eight-pack abs would naturally show even without straining.


    ¡°another twenty minutes of flight tonight, and these fire-fighting drones will be upgraded,¡± tang rui thought, contemplating the experience of the twelve fire-fighting drones.


    the drones¡¯ experiences were all quite similar.


    he was confident that he could upgrade all of them tonight.


    initially, he hadn¡¯t planned to upgrade them, but he reconsidered. since he had a video shoot on wednesday, the current appearance of the fire-fighting drones was a bit unsightly, mainly due to his inadequate welding skills. the overall design was fine, but the welding scars were too ugly.


    so, he decided to upgrade these fire-fighting drones. there was no need to optimize their internal structure or reinforce their hardware. he only had to eliminate the flaws on their bodies. otherwise, they would look like they had undergone some kind of surgical procedure in a shady clinic.


    the welding marks were simply too unsightly.


    an hour later, tang rui launched the drones again. instead of flying all around, he hovered them over the villa.


    after flying for more than twenty minutes, he landed them gently by controlling the drones.


    next was the step-by-step upgrading process.


    as he expected, the upgraded drones looked much better.


    it was like applying a beauty filter.


    from being ugly ducklings, they transformed into attractive drones.


    he was now struggling to find the welding points. without careful inspection, those scars were practically invisible.


    after finishing the upgrades, tang rui put on his subconscious learning device and lay down to sleep.


    the next day, tang rui spent the whole day at home. except for meals and a couple of trips to restaurants, he stayed in the basement, continuing to dismantle the previous 3d scanning equipment.


    during this time, he received a call from the secretary of the bureau chief, informing him of the acceptance inspection tomorrow and providing details about the location.


    after receiving the notification, tang rui immediately called brother zhang, requesting his help in delivering the skynet drones to the police acceptance location tomorrow. zhang zhidin readily agreed without hesitation. it was no big deal for him.


    with tomorrow¡¯s arrangements settled, tang rui continued to work on the disassembly and assembly tasks without any disturbance.


    and just like that, the day quickly passed.


    wednesday arrived.


    tang rui, dressed neatly, arrived at a special police training ground in qixia district.


    this was the place where the police would conduct the acceptance inspection for the drones. after all, the location was spacious enough and had no nearby buildings. the airspace had also been properly arranged.


    when he arrived, the bureau chief hadn¡¯t shown up yet.


    however, brother zhang had sent personnel to deliver the skynet drones, and they were already there.


    they weren¡¯t alone.


    apart from the driver, three engineers accompanied them.


    when tang rui approached them to inquire, he learned that they were sent by brother zhang to assist him.


    it was well arranged, indeed.


    tang rui quickly dialed brother zhang¡¯s number on his phone.


    since they had done so much, not even making a phone call would be a sign of a problem.


    after a brief chat and expressions of gratitude, tang rui ended the call. after all, today was not a time for casual conversation.


    with the assistance of the engineers, the skynet drones were placed on the cement road and subjected to various tests.


    before long, the bureau chief, along with some department heads from the provincial government, arrived at the training base.


    when tang rui approached, the bureau chief surprised him.


    ¡°mr. tang, this is the head of our jinling fire department. you can call him director zhou. you¡¯re here to test the fire-fighting drones, so perform well.¡±


    the bureau chief introduced director zhou with a smile.


    tang rui felt his scalp tingle. this surprise came too suddenly, catching him off guard.


    ¡°hello, director zhou. thank you for coming.¡±


    ¡°you shouldn¡¯t thank me; you should thank director chen. he spoke highly of you. make sure to give a good demonstration later and not disappoint him.¡± ¡°thank you, director chen.¡±


    ¡°no need for thanks. this can also be considered your contribution to our police force. it¡¯s our support to you.¡±


    after brief conversation, tang rui led everyone to the drones and began to introduce them.


    ¡°the skynet drone is a versatile unmanned aircraft designed specifically for urban patrols, intelligent monitoring, and tracking criminals for law enforcement agencies. the entire drone, from design to production, is developed by our company, deep red intelligence technology, and manufactured by the aerospace industry jinling light aircraft power corporation. it¡¯s a domestically produced system with world-leading capabilities¡­¡±


    tang rui started explaining, relying on the script provided by the company. he was simply reading it aloud.


    soon, the leaders had finished inspecting the skynet drones, and tang rui¡¯s presentation had almost covered all the key points.


    everyone then entered a nearby room to watch a live demonstration.


    the laptops were already set up, and once the leaders were seated, tang rui connected to the projector and began his presentation.


    ¡°the operation of the skynet drone is simple, with high levels of automation. it doesn¡¯t require special runways for takeoff and landing and can even take off from a dirt road in emergencies.¡±


    while speaking, tang rui controlled the drone to take off.


    once in the air, he activated the optical camera and began taking photos of the ground.


    ¡°the skynet drone is equipped with a high-powered zoom camera, capable of capturing clear images from 5,000 meters in the air, with millimeter-level recognition accuracy. additionally, we¡¯ve loaded it with a wanted criminal list and data in its internal database. when patrolling, if the drone¡¯s facial recognition system detects a wanted criminal, it will immediately sound an alarm and track the criminal for photography.¡±


    tang rui continued to control the drone while emphasizing the power of the optical system.


    he didn¡¯t have much of a choice. this was the main selling point. if he didn¡¯t boast about it, what else could he boast about?


    ¡°we can also perform real-time data entry into the database, for instance¡­¡±


    tang rui suddenly looked at the bureau chief¡¯s secretary.


    ¡°would you mind cooperating?¡±


    ¡°of course.¡±


    without hesitation, the secretary walked over.


    tang rui used his phone to take a photo of him, quickly created a profile, and uploaded it to the database.


    ¡°could you step outside the building for a few steps?¡±


    ¡°sure, i¡¯ll go outside now.¡±


    ¡°thank you, you¡¯re a big help.¡±


    after the secretary left, tang rui controlled the drone to enter patrol mode.


    ¡°ladies and gentlemen, currently, skynet is on automatic patrol.¡±


    he lifted his hands from the computer, letting the system run automatically.


    suddenly, a red marker appeared on the screen.


    two photos followed, showing the picture he took with his phone and the one the drone captured.


    simultaneously, the profile he had just created was displayed on the screen.


    applause filled the room.


    everyone was satisfied with the skynet drone¡¯s performance, especially its facial recognition capabilities. once a criminal was identified, there was no escape.


    it was much more convenient than the police constantly monitoring suspects.


    it could save a lot of manpower.


    tang rui continued to showcase other features of the skynet drone, although compared to the optical system, these features were relatively average.


    however, they were still good.


    at the very least, the police didn¡¯t think the pricing of the skynet drone was too high..

 Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Fire-Extinguishing Shockwave

    chapter 50: fire-extinguishing shockwave


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    president tang, ¡°when can the skynet drones be delivered?¡± the person in charge of the swat team asked.


    ¡°very soon, we can deliver them all before the end of the month,¡± replied tang rui when asked by senior zhang yesterday.


    with just these few drones, ten days were enough.


    molds and necessary materials were already available, and the equipment was directly purchased.


    it was just that the final assembly took a lot of time, but this wasn¡¯t a fighter jet. there weren¡¯t that many parts. ten days were enough.


    ¡°very good. we are very satisfied with this skynet drone,¡± said the director finally with certainty.


    ¡°as long as the leader is satisfied,¡± tang rui smiled. if the leader wasn¡¯t satisfied with this, then they might have to provide a more military-oriented set to the police, but that would come at a higher cost.


    at this point.


    the police inspection was considered successful.


    afterward, he would finalize the order and the police would transfer the funds.


    tang rui controlled the skynet drone, landing it slowly on the cement road.


    just as everyone stood up and was about to leave, the director suddenly spoke.


    ¡°isn¡¯t president tang going to test the fire drone?¡±


    ¡°uh¡­ yes, but since it¡¯s not urgent, 1 didn¡¯t want to waste the leader¡¯s time.¡±


    tang rui felt annoyed.


    naturally, the topic of fire drones had come up.


    who would have thought that during the police inspection of the skynet drones, they would also involve the head of the fire department?


    ¡°it won¡¯t cause any delays. chief zhou is here as well. please get the fire drone ready for chief zhou to review.¡±


    the chief looked at tang rui, who was standing there looking somewhat bewildered, with a hint of annoyance.


    ¡°i¡¯ve already arranged for the fire department¡¯s representative. why are you still standing there? hurry up and demonstrate the fire drones.¡±


    tang rui took a deep breath.


    he glanced at chief zhou and gritted his teeth.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll go and prepare it now.¡±


    what else could he do?


    he was also feeling a sense of despair.


    tang rui walked out of the room, headed to the trunk of the car, and retrieved the fire drone launcher.


    he had just finished moving the equipment when a question was posed at the swat training base: ¡°when are you going to ignite the fire?¡±


    ¡°fire? what fire?¡± tang rui looked at the swat trainee in front of him, baffled. ¡°aren¡¯t you going to demonstrate the fire drone? you need to showcase its firefighting capabilities. if it can¡¯t show its extinguishing effect, the fire department won¡¯t consider purchasing it.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, the fire won¡¯t be significant.¡±


    tang rui felt a twinge of discomfort in his temples.


    this was getting overly complicated.


    but there was another issue¡­


    how was he supposed to put out the fire?


    ¡°thank you. we can proceed with the fire demonstration now.¡±


    tang rui steeled himself and stated.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    after the swat trainee left, tang rui looked up at the sun overhead and felt a sudden chill.


    next up, he had to present the fire drones in front of the jinling police chief, provincial leaders, and the head of the fire department.


    it was an incredibly nerve-wracking prospect.


    whoosh¡­


    at that moment, seven or eight bonfires were ignited on the sandy training ground.


    the person responsible for starting the fires gestured to tang rui from a distance.


    good luck!


    tang rui felt utterly helpless, his smile more strained than genuine.


    he turned around and headed back to his designated area.


    alright.


    the group of high-ranking officials hadn¡¯t left yet.


    they were all waiting for the fire drone demonstration.


    after all, this wasn¡¯t something they dealt with regularly, and they had time to spare today.


    watching the fire drones in action was also a valuable opportunity.


    ¡°esteemed leaders, the fire drones are ready. this launcher is designed for the fire drone,¡± tang rui said before closing his eyes and pressing the launch button.


    whoosh whoosh¡­


    twelve firefighter drones quickly ascended into the air.


    the director¡¯s brow furrowed as he observed the fire drone launch.


    this was different from his expectations.


    in his understanding, fire drones shouldn¡¯t be large in size. they should carry substantial amounts of firefighting agents to extinguish fires.


    yet, the firefighter drone by tang rui¡­


    no matter how he looked at it, it didn¡¯t appear capable of carrying significant firefighting agents.


    however, he didn¡¯t voice his doubts.


    after all, he wasn¡¯t an expert in the field, so he continued to watch attentively.


    as tang rui saw the firefighting drones take off, his mind raced to come up with an explanation.


    regardless of the situation, he needed to give a plausible account.


    ¡°the unique feature of our fire drones is that they can take off in multiples simultaneously without requiring special handling. equipped with advanced al programming, they can autonomously hover in the air until they receive commands.¡±


    tang rui hurriedly improvised, ¡°each of these fire drones can carry up to five kilograms of firefighting agents. furthermore, four of them can carry a total of eight kilograms.¡±


    listening to tang rui¡¯s explanations, bureau chief zhou furrowed his brows even more.


    for firefighting, what could five kilograms of extinguishing agents do?


    even eight kilograms wouldn¡¯t suffice.


    this was far from meeting their department¡¯s minimum requirements.


    ¡°these fire drones come with a target-seeking system that can automatically locate areas of intense fires.¡±


    tang rui said, tapping a key on his keyboard.


    swoosh!


    the scene on the display screen immediately changed.


    the police academy hidden beneath the training facility and trees was instantly pinpointed.


    cough cough!


    tang rui quickly adjusted the targeting, changing it from the police academy to the bonfires on the ground.


    ¡°apologies for the mix-up earlier. that was the search-and-rescue lock mode, designed to locate survivors trapped in fires.¡±


    after fixing the target onto the bonfire, tang rui clarified awkwardly.


    ¡°president tang, how does this search-and-rescue mode locate targets?¡±


    bureau chief zhou inquired.


    the search-and-rescue mode was promising¡ªjust what the fire department needed.


    ¡°we utilize an infrared detection system,¡± tang rui promptly responded.


    infrared?


    using infrared for firefighting?


    was it reliable?


    bureau chief zhou felt puzzled.


    this was quite unconventional.


    ¡°indeed¡­ in that case, could you demonstrate the firefighting capability of this fire drone?¡±


    bureau chief zhou asked again.


    ¡°well¡­ i only planned to perform a test today, so 1 didn¡¯t load the ¡®firefighting agent¡¯ into the drone¡¯s system¡­¡±


    tang rui spread his hands helplessly, explaining, ¡°it¡¯s not a problem. could you describe the firefighting effect?¡±


    ¡°yes, the specific firefighting impact¡­ when five kilograms of firefighting agents are released into the air, they should be able to subdue a fire within a 20-meter radius¡­ not extinguish, but suppress the flames. no, it¡¯s actually extinguishing the fire.¡±


    ???


    everyone was perplexed.


    the phrasing felt awkward.


    ¡°twenty meters? what type of firefighting agent did you employ to achieve such an effect?¡±


    bureau chief zhou¡¯s eyes lit up.


    though it seemed improbable, the effect was remarkable.


    could it be a novel firefighting agent?


    ¡°um¡­ the firefighting agent we used¡­ it¡¯s a new firefighting method developed by our company.¡±


    tang rui felt as if he were fumbling through an explanation.


    how could he possibly know about this new firefighting agent?


    ¡°a unique firefighting method? could you elaborate?¡±


    ¡°shockwaves.¡±


    tang rui hesitated, finally uttering the words.


    ???


    bureau chief zhou was puzzled once again.


    extinguishing fires with shockwaves?


    he¡¯d heard of that before, but it required specialized equipment.


    given the size of these fire drones, they couldn¡¯t possibly carry such equipment.


    furthermore, didn¡¯t tang rui just mention that each drone carried five kilograms of firefighting agents? how had it suddenly turned into specialized equipment?

 Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Is This a Firefighting Drone?

    chapter 51: is this a firefighting drone?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°okay, tang rui, go and retrieve the fire drone first,¡± the director suddenly said.


    ¡°alright,¡± tang rui quickly left the room, went to set up the bedsheets, and prepared to receive the drone.


    the group of people in the room looked at the director.


    ¡°there seems to be something wrong with this fire drone.¡±


    ¡°no matter how you look at it, this thing doesn¡¯t look like firefighting equipment.¡±


    the others said one after another.


    the director¡¯s face was already beginning to darken.


    originally, he wanted to help tang rui.


    in the end¡­


    was this your consumer drone?


    shockwave extinguishing fire?


    that was an explosion.


    ¡°stop talking. this thing isn¡¯t a firefighter drone. it¡¯s a missile.¡±


    the director took out his phone.


    it showed the encyclopedia of the cruise missile.


    everyone looked.


    good heavens.


    they all looked similar.


    it didn¡¯t matter that it looked so familiar. from the news, russia and ukraine had been fighting with this thing.


    he couldn¡¯t remember it just now.


    they were all misled by the word ¡®firework¡¯.


    for a moment, everyone laughed.


    how interesting.


    he was displaying a missile under the eyes of the police officers.


    this kid was a little wild.


    everyone looked at the director with a smile.


    if not for the director¡¯s suggestion.


    they would have left after checking the skynet drones.


    who would have thought?


    he could still see this scene.


    bureau chief zhou didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry.


    in the end¡­


    this was not firefighting equipment at all.


    ¡°old chen, our fire department doesn¡¯t dare to purchase this kind of thing. it¡¯s not that i don¡¯t want to give you face.¡±


    h h


    the director glanced at him and didn¡¯t say anything.


    if he had known this would happen.


    he shouldn¡¯t have made that call on monday.


    after a while, tang rui returned to his room.


    he realized that there was something wrong with the way everyone looked at him.


    ¡°tang rui, is this a fire drone?¡± the director asked.


    ¡°yeah, it¡¯s a fire drone.¡±


    tang rui braced himself and answered.


    ¡°is it really a fire drone?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s a firefighting drone, the latest model of consumer drones.¡±


    ii


    it¡¯s not a fire drone.¡±


    ¡°you said it¡¯s not a fire drone?¡±


    h n


    you and i are rehearsing our lines in the movie.


    ii


    honestly, what is this?¡±


    ¡°patrol missile.¡±


    ¡°who are you going to sell it to?¡±


    ¡°russia and saudi arabia.¡±


    ii


    ii


    this was another one of the bureau chief¡¯s tricks.


    ¡°are you preparing to exit?¡±


    ¡°can this thing still be sold in china?¡± tang rui looked at him in surprise.


    ii


    no, it¡¯s not¡­ what i mean is, you made this thing to prepare for export.¡±


    ¡°yeah, didn¡¯t we sell fire tanks and rockets before?


    it¡¯s not too much for me to sell a firefighting drone, right?¡±


    ¡°this is a private sale, that is¡­ can it be the same?¡±


    the chief felt a headache.


    if he had known earlier that this was the case, he would not have let tang rui display this plaything even if he was beaten to death.


    what should he do now?


    you said tang rui broke the law?


    he really didn¡¯t.


    they were researching drones and had not sold them yet.


    but this thing was too dangerous.


    as long as they filled it with 5kg of explosives, it would explode in midair.


    tang rui said it just now.


    its range of attack was an astonishing 20 meters.


    if this was used for a terrorist attack, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    ¡°actually, 1 have a way to sell this.¡±


    tang rui looked at the bureau chief¡¯s conflicted face and immediately said.


    ¡°you can sell it? are you still in contact with foreign forces?¡±


    the director was shocked.


    tang rui was speechless.


    don¡¯t let your imagination run wild.


    foreign forces.


    he didn¡¯t even know any foreigners, so how could there be foreign forces?


    ¡°no, i¡¯m going to ask the military for help.¡±


    ¡°military? really?¡± the director didn¡¯t believe it.


    tang rui took out his phone and dialed professor yu¡¯s number.


    11


    hello, tang rui, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°that¡­ sir, i have a small problem here.¡±


    ¡°.. is there trouble again?¡±


    ¡°uh¡­ little troublemaker, it¡¯s just¡­¡±


    tang rui briefly explained the matter and then handed the phone to the bureau chief.


    the director took the phone.


    it was unknown what professor yu said, but the chief nodded, and his expression looked much better.


    very quickly, the chief returned the phone to him.


    ¡°two days ago, under the eyes of the military, i filmed the j-16d refueling in the air.


    it¡¯s only been a few days, and you¡¯re already showing off your missiles to the police.¡± professor yu said in a teasing tone.


    ¡°i didn¡¯t do it on purpose. isn¡¯t this a coincidence?¡±


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s talk about the performance of your missile first.¡±


    ¡°sir, i¡¯ve created this patrolling missile, and its performance is absolutely strong.¡±


    ¡°tell me the specific data of the valiant.¡±


    ¡°yes, the take-off weight is 12.5 kilograms, and the take-off weight is 5 kilograms. explosive, killing range 20 meters.


    the cruising speed was 180 km/h, the cruising time was 45 minutes, the maximum range was 60 km, and the diving speed was 230 km/h.


    it comes with a multi-computer intelligent program that can perform multi-computer data sharing calculations¡­¡±


    tang rui reported the parameters of the firefighting drone to professor yu.


    ¡°yes, the performance is not bad. the parameters on the surface have already surpassed the witnesses and the flick knife.


    when compared to switch blade 2, it¡¯s not clear, but it looks pretty good.¡±


    professor yu was very satisfied with the performance of the missile.


    ¡°sir, can 1 sell this to russia and saudi arabia?¡±


    ¡°.. this is not something i can decide. how about this¡­ 1¡¯11 ask you to find you tomorrow. you can bring the missile to test it out. we¡¯ll talk about it after the results are out.¡±


    professor yu thought for a moment and said.


    ¡°alright, sir, i¡¯m sorry to trouble you.¡±


    ¡°next time, if you want to test it, go find the person who will look for you tomorrow. don¡¯t mess around outside.¡±


    ¡°alright, 1 got it.¡±


    he hung up the phone.


    tang rui looked at the bureau chief and found that the other party¡¯s expression was very complicated.


    this made him a little embarrassed.


    originally, he was just being kind.


    in the end¡­


    to be honest.


    he couldn¡¯t be entirely blamed for this. it could only be said that this was a beautiful misunderstanding.


    ¡°alright, since the inspection is done, hurry up with production and deliver it before the end of the month.¡±


    the director waved his hand and said helplessly.


    ¡°alright, i promise to deliver it before the end of the month.¡±


    tang rui nodded and guaranteed.


    the chief didn¡¯t say anything after hearing this and left with his men.


    ¡°remember to contact me the next time you develop a real firefighting drone.¡±


    before bureau chief zhou left, he even


    specially patted tang rui¡¯s shoulder and said with a smile.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui nodded, as if he would really go and study the firefighting drones.


    after everyone left, tang rui sat on the chair.


    it was too exciting.


    ¡°president tang, do you want us to drag the prototype back, or do you want to take it with you?¡±


    at this time, the engineers sent by his senior brother walked over and asked him.


    ¡°drag them back and hand them over to the police.¡±


    ¡°alright, then we¡¯ll go back first.¡±


    ¡°sorry to trouble you.¡±


    ¡°no trouble.¡±


    after they left, tang rui walked out unsteadily, lifted the launcher into the car, and drove away from the training base.


    although the police inspection process was a little complicated.


    however, the matter was finally settled..

 Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Ridiculous

    chapter 52: ridiculous


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui received a call from zhilian company. they had already carried out a preliminary screening of the personnel.


    currently, there were still more than a hundred resumes left, all of which met tang rui¡¯s requirements.


    after receiving this news, he turned around and headed to zhilian company. the recruitment matter could not be delayed.


    the renovation company was already finishing up. the factory would be completed in two days at most. therefore, he had to get all the people on the team to avoid wasting his time.


    he arrived at zhilian company. tang rui was in the client room and began to flip through the resumes of more than a hundred people.


    as a human resources service company, zhilian company¡¯s help in recruiting the company was not completely trustworthy. after all, they were only responsible for looking at resumes and conducting the first interview. they didn¡¯t know how to do background checks. the only thing they could guarantee was that there was no problem with the candidate¡¯s academic qualifications. as for whether there was a problem with their work experience, it was hard to say.


    when tang rui saw the first resume, he was a little stunned.


    ¡°are you sure this work experience isn¡¯t fake?¡± he asked, picking up the resume called feng xing.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, president tang. there¡¯s no problem with this person¡¯s work experience.¡±


    ¡°is it really that ridiculous?¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    !!!


    tang rui looked at the lines of text on the resume and fell into deep thought.


    why was he deep in thought?


    the main reason was that this person¡¯s academic qualifications and work experience were very impressive. it was even a little legendary.


    after graduating from northwestern polytechnical university, he entered the china national aerospace industry corporation and worked for five years. then, he moved to a private company and became the chief technology officer.


    at this point, the atmosphere suddenly changed.


    two years later, he resigned and went to another private company. a year later, he resigned again and went to yet another company.


    he kept changing companies, changing nine companies. the longest stay was two years, and the shortest was half a year.


    why did he resign so casually?


    it wasn¡¯t that he liked to jump ship. it was because all the companies he worked for had gone bankrupt. it wasn¡¯t that something had happened at the company; something happened to the boss.


    in any case, as long as he joined the company, something would definitely happen to that company.


    everyone knew how small the entire aviation industry was and how many companies there were. no one in the private sector dared to hire him. the state-owned enterprises were not afraid of him, but they wouldn¡¯t want him either. the research institute was even more selective.


    therefore, he was now in a state where no one wanted him.


    he didn¡¯t dare.


    he was really afraid.


    there were some things that one would rather believe than not believe.


    besides¡­


    he wasn¡¯t one of those top-notch big shots, and he was already in his forties.


    why would anyone choose him over the graduate students and phd students who had just graduated?


    ¡°why did you recommend him to me?¡± tang rui raised his head and asked.


    h


    is this how zhilian works?¡±


    ¡°president tang, please don¡¯t misunderstand. we¡¯re recruiting according to your needs. this mr. feng completely meets your special requirements,¡± the worker replied calmly.


    ¡°is this still acceptable?¡±


    ¡°yes, your special requirement is that the employee should have been through hardships. the tougher the experience, the better.¡±


    ¡°so?¡±


    ¡°so don¡¯t you think that this mr. feng fits this requirement very well?¡±


    n


    tang rui had nothing to say.


    this was no longer a matter of ruthlessness. he had practically been through hell.


    he lowered his head and looked at the resume.


    his qualifications were beyond words.


    however, this ¡°debuff¡± was a little difficult to deal with.


    for now, let it be as backup.


    tang rui continued to read through the resumes.


    the subsequent resumes were more ordinary. they were all recent graduates.


    after working for two years, their initial passion had worn out. now, they wanted to switch jobs to earn more money.


    he scrutinized them for a while.


    he selected over forty resumes. he would interview these people. if they could come to an agreement, it would be fine. if not, then so be it.


    with these resumes in hand, tang rui left zhilian.


    upon returning home, he went down to the basement and continued assembling the 3d scanner.


    after two days of hard work, the equipment was almost fully assembled. it should be completed today.


    it took over two hours.


    the equipment was assembled.


    swoosh!


    a faint light flashed.


    the system interface appeared.


    [item: 3d scanning device]


    [experience: 0/900]


    [origin points: 5.64]


    tang rui looked at the data on the system panel and felt very satisfied.


    in the future, this equipment could be gradually upgraded.


    there was no need for further enhancement.


    the current precision of this equipment was sufficient for his needs.


    moreover, after assembling this equipment, he had earned 3.5 origin points.


    a definite gain.


    he set the equipment aside and checked the time.


    it was already past five in the evening.


    ¡°let¡¯s go eat and then stick to our regular exercise routine.¡±


    tang rui got up and left the basement.


    at night.


    tang rui, dressed for exercise, had just picked up the video call from li shuyao when he heard her say, ¡°did you flaunt your firearms in front of the provincial leaders and the bureau chief today?¡±


    tang rui¡¯s lips twitched.


    11


    is the news spreading that quickly?¡±


    ¡°almost everyone in our system knows about it, courtesy of the special police.¡±


    ¡°enough of this irrelevant talk. let¡¯s warm up quickly.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s expression darkened as he hastily changed the topic.


    li shuyao suppressed her laughter and didn¡¯t press further. she began to warm up.


    he worked out for an hour.


    then, he took a shower.


    finally, he donned his learning equipment and settled into bed for sleep.


    the next day.


    having finished his breakfast, he received a call.


    it was someone arranged by academician yu.


    he was to pick up this person and head to the military region¡¯s training ground for a simulated combat test of the patrol missiles.


    naturally, tang rui had no objections.


    he immediately got into his car and drove to the training ground with the missile launcher.


    ¡°tang rui?¡±


    h


    it¡¯s me. may i ask who¡¯s calling?¡±


    he was halted by the personnel at the training ground gate.


    ¡°my name is zhao zeyang. you can call me senior.¡±


    ¡°hello, senior. are you one of the teacher¡¯s students?¡±


    ¡°i graduated with a phd from the same instructor last year.¡±


    after a brief chat, they registered and entered the training ground.


    the training ground was vast and well-maintained.


    there were three specialized training buildings.


    they arrived at a seven-story building. a company of soldiers was already undergoing training there.


    ¡°senior, was this also arranged by the teacher?¡±


    ¡°in a way, yes. actually, they were assigned by the military to collaborate with our research institute for the live combat simulation test of the new weapon. i heard from my instructor that the performance of the cruise missile you developed is impressive, so i thought this would be a great opportunity to test it.¡±


    zhao zeyang explained casually.


    with that said, he stepped out of the car and went to confer with the military commander.


    on tang rui¡¯s side, after parking the car, he began unloading the missile launcher from behind the vehicle.


    ¡°junior, this is company commander wang. do you need their assistance to test the special features of your missile?¡±


    zhao zeyang brought company commander wang over and inquired.


    ¡°company commander wang, greetings, and apologies for any inconvenience.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s no trouble at all. the weapons you¡¯ve developed are all meant to enhance our combat capabilities. it¡¯s no bother.¡±


    although company commander wang was a sturdy figure, he was quite affable.


    this was only natural.


    he was here to collaborate with researchers.


    sending someone with poor communication skills wouldn¡¯t be productive.


    after all, most researchers were not highly skilled in social interactions.


    furthermore, the more skilled a researcher was, the lower their social aptitude tended to be.


    ¡°all right, i won¡¯t stand on ceremony. let me give you an overview of the cruise missile¡¯s performance. then, i¡¯d appreciate it if company commander wang could use his experience to increase the complexity. only then can the detection mechanism truly be effective.¡±


    ¡°sure thing. please proceed.¡± company commander wang nodded.


    subsequently, tang rui presented the cruise missile¡¯s capabilities.


    commander wang asked questions.


    some aspects he could explain.


    others were beyond his capacity to clarify.


    after all, he couldn¡¯t provide an accurate judgment until he had actually detected the presence of the¡­


    ¡°i¡¯ve got the general picture now. i¡¯ll head over and make the necessary arrangements. the missile should be ready to launch in about ten minutes.¡±


    with that, commander wang turned and left.


    ¡°very well, i understand..¡±

 Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Annihilation Mode

    chapter 53: annihilation mode


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui observed as company commander wang led a company of soldiers into the training building, akin to a game of hide-and-seek. he decided to give them ten minutes before embarking on his search. turning around, he noticed senior zhao inspecting a missile launcher.


    ¡°junior, between your patrol missile and the cetco¡¯s group peak system, which is more powerful?¡± zhao zeyang inquired curiously.


    ¡°i can¡¯t say for sure. 1 haven¡¯t seen cetc¡¯s system, so i can¡¯t compare the parameters. but i suspect their system might outperform mine in a single drone due to their advanced technology. however, when it comes to multiple drones¡ªespecially over 100 drones engaged in simultaneous combat¡ªi¡¯m confident i¡¯m stronger,¡± tang rui replied after considering the question.


    he still retained a certain level of confidence in his creation, thanks to the multi-machine intelligent program enhancement in the system interface.


    ¡°did you design this entire system?¡± zhao zeyang asked with surprise.


    ¡°definitely,¡± tang rui responded without hesitation, emphasizing his dedication to the project.


    ¡°that¡¯s impressive, junior,¡± zhao zeyang complimented, acknowledging tang rui¡¯s comprehensive mastery of both hardware and software components.


    tang rui¡¯s curiosity got the best of him. ¡°senior, what exactly is your research institute working on here?¡±


    ¡°i can¡¯t reveal that unless the project fails and becomes worthless, just a ruse to deceive people. then, i¡¯d be glad to share more. but for now¡­ you understand,¡± zhao zeyang replied with a smile, implying the classified nature of his work.


    ¡°i get it. but if it¡¯s deemed a failure, could it still fool people?¡± tang rui inquired, sensing a hint of personal bias in zhao zeyang¡¯s explanation.


    ¡°why not? let me tell you about the rumor circulating that the military has a new model of pocket drones. have you heard of it?¡± zhao zeyang asked.


    ¡°are you referring to the drone smaller than a thermos flask?¡± tang rui recalled a video showcasing a drone of such diminutive size.


    ¡°that¡¯s the one we¡¯re researching,¡± zhao zeyang confirmed.


    ¡°i heard it¡¯s quite impressive,¡± tang rui remarked, aware of the buzz surrounding these miniaturized drones.


    ¡°not impressive at all. after real combat exercises, it was deemed useless and taken out of service. the information online is designed to deceive people,¡± zhao zeyang explained.


    tang rui was intrigued. ¡°how so?¡±


    ¡°that drone was tested by us, and it had no practical combat value. its slow flight speed and limited intelligence made it incapable of effective obstacle avoidance. soldiers found it no more useful than a cleaning robot. even the suggestion to use it for grenade delivery was met with disdain by military personnel,¡± zhao zeyang revealed with a chuckle.


    tang rui sensed a hint of personal vendetta in zhao zeyang¡¯s account. ¡°seems like there might be some personal grievances behind this assessment.¡± ¡°perhaps. anyway, 1 doubt ying-chan would take it seriously and continue developing it,¡± tang rui mused.


    ¡°no worries. we¡¯ve assessed it thoroughly. as of now, creating a practical miniature drone is beyond our capabilities. it would either need to deploy large quantities of patrol missiles for accurate strikes that make interceptions irrelevant, or it has to be further downsized to the size of a thumb. anything in between wouldn¡¯t be viable,¡± zhao zeyang elaborated.


    tang rui understood the rationale behind this assessment and agreed. he personally found larger equipment more interesting and was focused on completing his fire-fighting drone project, aiming to mount drones that were several meters long.


    the conversation between the two continued for a while until tang rui glanced at the time. he proceeded to release a missile and activate the annihilation mode on the training building.


    with a dozen drones in play, they strategically approached the building. instead of swarming the target, two drones entered the building, while the others circled around it. the drones quickly mapped the structure of the building¡¯s top floor, after which they divided into two groups, with one group entering the building and the other flying around it.


    ¡°did you develop this system on your own?¡± zhao zeyang asked curiously.


    ¡°yes, why do you ask?¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s the basis for its identification and decision-making? how did you program the cruise missile?¡± zhao zeyang inquired.


    ¡°there are multiple sets of logic, including grouping, troop distribution, optimal attack range calculation, structural terrain analysis, and more,¡± tang rui explained casually.


    ¡°that¡¯s a lot of logic. can the system handle it all?¡± zhao zeyang marveled.


    ¡°absolutely. 1 have the core technology,¡± tang rui stated confidently, crediting his multi-machine intelligence program.


    zhao zeyang praised tang rui¡¯s achievement, comparing it humorously to a small cow finding an elephant.


    ¡°i don¡¯t quite understand what you mean,¡± tang rui admitted.


    ¡°i mean, it¡¯s incredibly impressive,¡± zhao zeyang clarified with a grin.


    as the conversation continued, the patrolling missiles began identifying soldiers within the building. these soldiers had strategically positioned themselves to obstruct the missiles¡¯ paths, using camouflage nets to entrap them. tang rui¡¯s cruise missiles, however, had a different approach. rather than targeting individual soldiers, they aimed for total annihilation. this was especially evident in the confined training ground.


    as the missiles adjusted their trajectories to engage the soldiers, company commander wang realized the unfolding situation and ordered his troops to open fire. nonetheless, hitting the swift-moving missiles proved challenging. before long, all the soldiers were identified and targeted by the missile system. the 12 missiles synchronized their movements and headed toward the soldiers, concluding the training exercise.

 Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Feng Yuanxing Joins the Team

    chapter 54: feng yuanxing joins the team


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    an entire day had passed.


    tang rui found himself on the training ground, accompanying the military to test the patrol missiles.


    during the first trial, commander wang was unfamiliar with the cruise missile¡¯s performance and was quickly defeated.


    over the course of the next six drills¡­


    the best result achieved by the missile was the elimination of half of the soldiers.


    the worst outcome was only three casualties.


    once they understood the cruise missile¡¯s performance and system logic, commander wang and the others started employing tactics against it.


    this left tang rui feeling quite emotional. his adaptability was truly impressive.


    it was no wonder the army had always held a dominant position, overshadowing even the air force and navy in strength. when it came to territorial conquest, the army¡¯s significance remained paramount.


    ¡°as for our army, let¡¯s not dwell on it. even when more than a dozen enemy halls attacked together back then, they still fought, didn¡¯t they?¡±


    however, it was regrettable. now, everyone had become the type of person he had once despised the most.


    america had mastered infiltration while china had honed their cover fire skills.


    ¡°junior, i won¡¯t see you off. drive safely and come over to hang out when you have time.¡±


    zhao zeyang waved farewell to tang rui.


    ¡°alright, senior. i¡¯ll be leaving first.¡±


    tang rui nodded and bid his goodbye.


    he got into his car and left the training base, with nothing else on his agenda.


    the fate of selling the cruise missiles depended on the military¡¯s decision.


    today¡¯s drill had been recorded.


    company commander wang and the others would need to write a report. they possessed the best understanding of the cruise missile¡¯s performance.


    hence, their report would need to reflect their insights on the cruise missile.


    tang rui didn¡¯t need to be overly professional in his report. as long as he conveyed his firsthand experience facing the missile, it would suffice.


    evaluating the cruise missile¡¯s performance and parameters was the task of the expert review team.


    back at home, tang rui was far from idle. he had a stack of resumes from zhilian that needed scanning into his computer.


    ¡°celia, organize these resumes and send each applicant a message. let them know about the interviews at the company tomorrow, scheduled between 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm.¡±


    tang rui instructed celia after saving the resumes onto his computer.


    ¡°filing in progress. notification content edited, interview times arranged, and information sent.¡±


    upon receiving the command, celia swiftly went to work, executing the task with impressive speed.


    it had progressed beyond the basic capabilities of a virtual assistant, being no longer limited to ordering food or providing navigation assistance.


    with these tasks done, tang rui proceeded to have his meal.


    evenings followed their usual routine. physical fitness training, downloading study materials, and getting ready for bed.


    the next morning, tang rui arrived at the factory.


    the renovation company was making excellent progress. if things went smoothly, they might complete the project that day.


    there wasn¡¯t much left to address, only a few minor details remained unfinished, and they would be tackled soon.


    ¡°president tang, is there anything else you¡¯d like to add or change?¡±


    the renovation company¡¯s owner inquired, accompanying tang rui around the factory premises.


    ¡°no, your team has done an outstanding job.¡±


    tang rui was genuinely impressed; he found no substantial issues to point out.


    in fact, the result exceeded his expectations.


    ¡°we¡¯re delighted to hear that. as long as you¡¯re satisfied, president tang.¡±


    returning to his office, tang rui noticed its simplicity: a desk and a few chairs were the only furnishings. these items were kindly left behind by the previous owner, and tang rui had no qualms about it.


    it was merely a transitional period; there was little sense in over thinking the setup.


    knock, knock¡­


    as he settled into his seat, someone knocked on the office door.


    ¡°please come in.¡±


    tang rui welcomed the visitor.


    the door opened, revealing a well-dressed middle-aged man in his early forties.


    ¡°hello, president tang. i¡¯m feng yuanxing. i received a message from the company, inviting me for an interview today.¡±


    this was feng yuanxing?


    tang rui¡¯s interest was piqued upon hearing his name. he studied the newcomer carefully, finding him rather unremarkable.


    ¡°mr. feng, please take a seat.¡±


    ¡°thank you, president tang.¡±


    feng yuanxing sat down, his gaze equally assessing tang rui.


    truthfully, without the prior notice, feng yuanxing wouldn¡¯t have believed he could secure a job opportunity in his field so soon.


    seeing tang rui today, however, changed his perspective.


    it seemed this might be a case of a wealthy second-generation inheritor stepping into business. who else would have the audacity to hire him, a proper businessman?


    ¡°mr. feng, i won¡¯t delve too much into your professional skills. i¡¯d just like to ask if you¡¯ve had any work experience in the past six months.¡±


    tang rui examined feng yuanxing¡¯s resume, noting the six-month employment gap.


    he couldn¡¯t fathom that someone like feng yuanxing had remained inactive for half a year. there must have been some engagement, even if minimal.


    therefore, he was curious about feng yuanxing¡¯s activities during this period.


    ¡°yes, i¡¯ve been working at a construction site during the past six months.¡±


    feng yuanxing answered after a moment of contemplation.


    ¡°at a construction site?¡±


    tang rui was taken aback.


    feng yuanxing, a high-achieving graduate from northwestern polytechnical university, working on a construction site?


    ¡°yes,¡± feng yuanxing affirmed.


    ¡°could you kindly share which company and construction site you were working at?¡±


    feng yuanxing fell silent for a prolonged moment.


    ¡°i apologize. you needn¡¯t reveal this if you¡¯re uncomfortable.¡±


    tang rui quickly reassured, noticing feng yuanxing¡¯s slightly perturbed expression.


    he had no intention of prying.


    ¡°it¡¯s alright. 1 was employed at the flower garden construction site at the start of the year.¡±


    flower garden construction site?


    the mention triggered a memory in tang rui¡¯s mind.


    the real estate company was embroiled in a whirlwind of activity surrounding the flower garden project. although construction hadn¡¯t even begun for some of the buildings, nearly 500 units had already been sold.


    the scale of this endeavor was indeed impressive.


    ¡°i apologize for any inconvenience.¡±


    ¡°no worries.¡±


    feng yuanxing appeared unperturbed.


    tang rui recalled that he had once secured a boss¡¯s phone number through a friend¡¯s help, intending to assist in completing a project and earning some income. but upon revealing his identity, the boss had barred him from the company premises and even the premises¡¯ vicinity.


    in comparison, tang rui¡¯s reaction seemed trivial.


    the building he referred to was facing substantial challenges.


    however, a key question lingered: could feng yuanxing truly be blamed for the real estate frenzy?


    he had only spent three days at the construction site before work came to a halt.


    how was he supposed to reason with this?


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s steer clear of that topic. do you have any specific expectations for your compensation package?¡±


    ¡°no, i don¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°and how do you feel about working


    overtime?¡±


    ¡°overtime is fine; i can work whenever needed.¡±


    ¡°are there any reservations regarding working hours?¡±


    ¡°no, i don¡¯t have any.¡±


    tang rui observed feng yuanxing and was satisfied with his responses.


    as expected of a seasoned professional who had weathered societal challenges, his interview answers were impeccable.


    ¡°very well. i welcome mr. feng to join our team.¡± tang rui extended his hand, offering a warm smile.


    ¡°thank you. thank you, president tang, for this opportunity to prove myself.¡±


    feng yuanxing¡¯s voice trembled with excitement as he shook tang rui¡¯s hand with both of his.


    ¡°no need for thanks. our collaboration is mutually beneficial. i believe in win-win situations.¡±


    ¡°indeed, president tang.¡±


    ¡°by the way, mr. feng, do you happen to have some free time today?¡±


    ¡°what can i do for you, president tang?¡±


    ¡°if you¡¯re available, could you help manage the interview process? we¡¯ve just established the company, and we¡¯re short on staff.¡±


    ¡°of course, i¡¯d be glad to contribute. i¡¯m eager to grow alongside the company.¡±


    tang rui appreciated feng yuanxing¡¯s words, acknowledging his high level of awareness and understanding.


    soon after, feng yuanxing began his duties.


    meanwhile, tang rui resumed conducting interviews..

 Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: A Plane of Unknown Model

    chapter 55: a plane of unknown model


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui dedicated a day¡¯s worth of time to gathering all the employees in the company and treating them to a meal. despite being questioned about why they didn¡¯t leave during interviews, these employees willingly remained to grow alongside the company.


    ¡°let¡¯s become bigger and stronger and achieve even greater glory!¡± tang rui exclaimed, raising his wine glass before the numerous employees.


    the employees promptly raised their glasses in response, showing their respect. after finishing his glass of wine, the atmosphere turned slightly awkward. these individuals weren¡¯t known for their conversational abilities, and that was precisely the type of people tang rui wanted¡ªthose dedicated to the company¡¯s growth.


    ¡°do you have time tomorrow?¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°i¡¯m available.¡±


    ¡°tomorrow works for me.¡±


    ¡°president tang, i require your guidance.¡±


    taking a brief pause, tang rui then continued, ¡°excellent. let¡¯s go shopping for office equipment and supplies together tomorrow. especially computer peripherals¡ªchoose the brands you¡¯re familiar with.¡±


    ¡°thank you, boss.¡±


    ¡°your wisdom is impressive, boss.¡±


    following the meal, tang rui felt a sense of contentment. as the evening wound down, tang rui prepared to leave. just as he was collecting his belongings, feng yuanxing approached.


    ¡°president tang, i¡¯ve arranged for a designated driver.¡±


    tang rui was taken aback. did feng yuanxing believe he would drive after consuming alcohol?


    ¡°thank you.¡±


    what could tang rui say? five minutes later, the designated driver arrived. as tang rui departed in the front passenger seat, feng yuanxing breathed a sigh of relief, hoping the new boss would be dependable and steer clear of trouble.


    the following day, tang rui led a team of employees to purchase office equipment, including simple desks, computers, and printers. lab equipment was still pending. given the nature of their work, high-end experimental equipment wasn¡¯t necessary.


    upon returning to the factory, the employees set about arranging the office and assembling computers. being tech-savvy, they required no external assistance for computer assembly.


    with the computers assembled, tang rui installed an upgraded version of the hongmeng operating system and ensured internet connectivity. yi kept an eye on all the computers through surveillance.


    feng yuanxing visited tang rui in his office and inquired, ¡°boss, should we purchase our company¡¯s cad software, 3d modeling tools, or computational fluid dynamics software?¡±


    tang rui pondered before suggesting, ¡°why not compile a list of their most commonly used software and their familiarity with each? then provide me with the statistics.¡±


    feng yuanxing promptly returned with a handwritten list detailing the software each person used. tang rui reviewed the list and set celia to work on cracking the software. authenticity was a concern; tang rui preferred not to risk using expensive foreign software laden with potential vulnerabilities.


    celia efficiently cracked the software, not only making it fully functional but also improving its simulation calculations speed through cloud computing resources. each person received 0.02% of a server¡¯s computing power, eliminating the need for data waiting.


    the company¡¯s foundation was established within a day. tang rui granted the employees a day¡¯s rest, returning to his job as usual on monday. that evening, he resumed his drone hobby. with the company operational, it was time to launch a flagship product.


    having already tested drones during an aeromodelling event, tang rui planned to upgrade and replicate them for a product line that could detect and attack. now, he intended to upgrade his drones.


    tang rui¡¯s intention was to fly the drone over the sea and capture footage. however, the radar¡¯s lack of activity frustrated his efforts. to explore more, he directed the drone toward a nearby island. as he observed the screen, the radar detected an unknown aircraft at a higher altitude. tang rui initiated a careful chase, making sure to maintain a safe distance to avoid detection.


    after five minutes, the drone caught up with the aircraft, and tang rui activated its electro-optical system, displaying the plane¡¯s shape on his


    screen..

 Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Variable Bypass-Ratio

    chapter 56: variable bypass-ratio


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°what the heck is this aircraft?¡±


    tang rui widened his eyes, looking at the screen in a bit of confusion.


    he had never seen this aircraft before.


    but he was certain that this thing was the latest supersonic stealth reconnaissance plane from yingjiang.


    ¡°the shape is different from the disclosed dawn goddess.¡±


    the drone was trailing behind.


    using optical systems, it captured the aerodynamic shape and structure of the entire supersonic stealth reconnaissance aircraft.


    tang rui looked at the 3d model on the screen, his brain calculating rapidly.


    ¡°integrated forging technology.¡±


    ¡°supersonic scramjet engine.¡±


    ¡°long fuselage, short wings.¡±


    based on the aircraft¡¯s characteristics, he pondered for a while and suddenly thought of a yingjiang prototype.


    htv-3x black rain swallow.


    it was said that this prototype was used for technical reserves and verification in the development of the sr-72.


    outside the world, this prototype didn¡¯t have much fame and paled in comparison to the dawn goddess.


    but who could have imagined?


    this thing had already begun secret test flights.


    ¡°what the heck!¡±


    just as tang rui was contemplating, this darn thing unexpectedly started accelerating.


    he glanced at the map.


    realizing they were back within the country¡¯s airspace.


    no wonder it was accelerating; flying slowly would make it vulnerable to interception.


    tang rui adjusted the throttle and made the drone catch up closely.


    however, he quickly noticed.


    the drone couldn¡¯t catch up.


    even though he had pushed the speed to the maximum of mach 4.2, it was still far behind the supersonic stealth reconnaissance aircraft in front of him, which exceeded mach 6.


    in less than five minutes, the reconnaissance aircraft completely vanished from tang rui¡¯s sight.


    radar couldn¡¯t detect it.


    the optical tracking system could only capture a blurry spot.


    tang rui eased off the throttle, exiting the powered state, allowing the drone to cruise at subsonic speeds.


    he was quite frustrated.


    it wasn¡¯t for lack of effort on his part.


    the main issue was the engines.


    turbofan engines and supersonic scramjet engines were on different levels.


    an upgrade to the engines was necessary.


    tang rui had decided that upon his return, he would reinforce the drone¡¯s engines.


    three in the morning.


    he forced himself to stay alert, controlling the drone¡¯s landing.


    upon arrival, he looked at the system panel.


    the drone¡¯s experience points had already reached their limit.


    [item: perfect reconnaissance drone +4]


    [experience: 87363/26000 (upgradeable)]


    [enhancements: fuselage, avionics, engine, power source]


    [traits: high-precision scanning]


    [origin points: 5.64 (enhanceable)]


    without hesitation, tang rui clicked on the upgrade button.


    a blue light flashed.


    upgrade completed for the drone.


    however, this time, the drone¡¯s body didn¡¯t change; it merely gained an additional trait.


    enhanced stealth performance.


    looking at the experience bar, tang rui found he could continue upgrading.


    clicking again.


    another blue light flashed.


    upgrade completed for the drone.


    [item: high-performance stealth reconnaissance drone +6]


    [experience: 3363/? (non-upgradeable)]


    [enhancements: fuselage, avionics, engine, power source]


    [traits: high-precision scanning, enhanced stealth performance, weak radiation signal]


    [origin points: 5.64 (enhanceable)]


    two consecutive upgrades.


    the prefixes and attributes had changed.


    two new traits were added.


    and it entered a non-upgradeable state once more.


    seeing the drone¡¯s brand-new system panel, tang rui fell into contemplation.


    based on previous upgrading experiences.


    if he wanted to raise the drone to level 7, he needed to enhance its equipment.


    moreover, he needed to enhance all equipment before leveling up.


    the drone wasn¡¯t a straightforward device.


    its components and systems were numerous.


    a comprehensive enhancement might require dozens or even over a hundred origin points.


    thinking this over.


    he felt a bit speechless.


    this required an excessive number of origin points.


    ¡°let¡¯s enhance the engines first and see how things go.¡±


    deciding not to worry about it too much, tang rui chose to enhance the engines.


    he selected the engine enhancement.


    instantly.


    several options appeared.


    structure enhancement, material enhancement, turbine enhancement, combustion chamber enhancement, compressor enhancement, and nozzle enhancement.


    among them, structure enhancement and material enhancement required 5 origin points each, while the rest only required two origin points.


    after considering, tang rui chose structure enhancement.


    material enhancement was also important.


    however, the issue was that even if he enhanced the materials, he¡¯d have to start from scratch.


    whether he could produce results was uncertain.


    structure, however, was different.


    after enhancement, he could directly apply a 3d scan to it.


    so, for him, enhancing the structure would be more beneficial.


    whoosh.


    with a faint light, enhancement was complete.


    the structural enhancement of the engine wasn¡¯t externally visible.


    he placed the drone onto a car, drove home.


    by the time he arrived, it was almost four o¡¯clock.


    his original drowsiness had vanished.


    ¡°staying up is harmful to the body, but i¡¯ll pull an all-nighter.¡±


    muttering to himself, he took the drone to the basement.


    ¡°let¡¯s get to work!¡±


    setting the drone on the workbench, he picked up tools and started disassembling the engine.


    he wanted to know.


    what exactly was the situation with the enhanced engine structure.


    half an hour later, one engine had been completely disassembled by him.


    holding a 3d laser scanning device, tang rui began scanning the engine from all angles.


    on the computer screen next to him, as he scanned, the 3d model of the engine slowly appeared.


    after completing the scan, he looked at the engine structure on the computer.


    at first glance, he noticed a problem.


    the overall structure of the engine now was overly complex.


    ¡°this is a variable bypass ratio structure combining single-spool (turbojet) and twin-spool (turbofan).¡±


    tang rui examined carefully and found the engine¡¯s overall structure had undergone significant changes.


    especially the variable bypass ratio.


    this could be considered a sort of unconventional advanced technology.


    what is bypass ratio, you ask?


    simply put, it was the ratio of airflow between the fan¡¯s external bypass and internal core of an engine.


    current aircraft engines had fixed bypass ratios.


    the f-22¡¯s engine, for instance, has a bypass ratio of 0.29.


    as for our j-10 and j-15, the bypass ratio falls within the range of 0.6 to 0.8, but the exact figure is unknown.


    now, here came the question.


    was a higher bypass ratio better, or a lower one?


    the answer depended on the situation.


    a higher bypass ratio was better for aircraft that didn¡¯t need supersonic cruising.


    for aircraft that would go into a supersonic cruise, a lower bypass ratio was better.


    that was a general idea.


    understanding this much was sufficient for most.


    now, what about this advanced technology of variable bypass ratio?


    when cruising at subsonic speeds, the engine would operate in a high bypass ratio mode. additional air enters the combustion chamber, promoting more efficient fuel burning, increasing thrust, and reducing fuel consumption.


    upon reaching supersonic speeds, the valve would close, allowing only a small amount of air into the external bypass to manage cooling and enhance combustion.


    this change increased the engine¡¯s thrust-to-weight ratio and also saved fuel..

 Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Design Speed Mach 8

    chapter 57: design speed mach 8


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after tang rui came to the company on monday, he gathered all the staff.


    ¡°today¡¯s meeting is to determine the company¡¯s main tasks,¡± he announced.


    a 3d model of a drone appeared on the projection screen in the conference room.


    this model was an enlarged version of his drone.


    its size had increased from two meters to twelve meters.


    he had already conducted the wind tunnel simulation test.


    last night, while he was sleeping, he had asked celia to assist him in testing it.


    this endeavor had consumed his efforts since friday night when he was left trailing behind yingjiang¡¯s black swift until he could no longer even see its navights.


    first, he had to work out the engine structure, then proceed with designing the body.


    if not for celia¡¯s assistance, he could have burned the midnight oil for a month, and yet it would still be questionable whether he could complete it.


    ¡°this drone is our next target,¡± tang rui pointed at the three-dimensional model of the body and concluded, observing the reactions of everyone present.


    tang rui didn¡¯t grasp the technicalities; he just found this drone visually appealing. those who were genuinely knowledgeable about the field were left in astonishment.


    ¡°share your thoughts,¡± tang rui prompted the individuals who were dumbfounded.


    ¡°president tang, what¡¯s the maximum speed of this drone?¡± one of them inquired.


    ¡°in my vision, this drone can reach a maximum speed of mach 8,¡± he disclosed.


    gasps filled the room, and the crowd fell silent.


    ¡°president tang, what materials do you intend to use for this drone¡¯s body?¡± another inquired.


    tang rui brought up the issue of material availability, recognizing that it was a key concern.


    the problem was not that these materials didn¡¯t exist.


    indeed.


    it was that these materials were highly classified.


    this was due to the fact that this material was exclusively employed in the construction of intercontinental ballistic missile warheads.


    ¡°material concerns aside, you don¡¯t need to worry about the materials, engine, or equipment. your next step is to complete its internal design. any questions?¡± feng yuanxing inquired.


    ¡°president tang, have you secured a buyer for this drone?¡± feng yuanxing further probed.


    ¡°no need to fret. once it¡¯s built, buyers will naturally emerge,¡± tang rui calmly reassured.


    tang rui held no apprehensions about this aspect.


    even if no one made a purchase, it was fine.


    after all, he could generate income from alternate sources. he wasn¡¯t solely dependent on this venture for revenue.


    what he aimed to do was establish the company¡¯s reputation through this drone.


    feng yuanxing seemed to have more to say, but ultimately withheld his words.


    and so, the meeting promptly concluded.


    everyone returned to their tasks.


    the design process for a drone, particularly its internal structure, was far from straightforward.


    tang rui provided structural details for the body, and nothing more.


    this team of individuals had to contemplate the internal layout.


    center of gravity allocation.


    symmetrical equilibrium along the central axis.


    equipment functionality under conditions of high speed and temperature.


    numerous factors necessitated consideration.


    even a single aspect was capable of causing them a headache.


    tang rui paid little mind to this.


    following the delegation of tasks, he left the company premises and went to share tea with senior zhang.


    the tea consumption was a guise.


    in actuality, he had placed an order for parts.


    ¡°senior, i trust i haven¡¯t disrupted your work,¡± tang rui greeted zhang zhipeng with a smile.


    ¡°alright, what¡¯s the matter this time?¡± zhang zhipeng inquired, seemingly resigned to the fact that tang rui¡¯s visits were never trivial.


    zhang zhipeng had indeed made some profits from the police drone project.


    however, the issue was tang rui¡¯s apparent indifference to every other aspect.


    training police drone pilots, drone maintenance, and part replacements¡ªtang rui took care of it all.


    to be honest, was the profit from these operations even worth the trouble?


    if it weren¡¯t for tang rui diverting all the post-production requirements from the police to their company, their earnings from this endeavor would have been meager.


    ¡°senior, can¡¯t 1 pay you a visit without any ulterior motive?¡± tang rui remarked while taking a seat.


    ¡°a visit? didn¡¯t you say something similar the last time you visited your teacher?¡± zhang zhipeng recalled.


    ¡°all¡­ you¡¯re right, i did,¡± tang rui admitted.


    after a brief exchange of pleasantries.


    tang rui presented zhang zhipeng with a list containing an array of accessory models.


    there were landing gear components.


    a uniquely shaped fuel tank.


    furthermore, there was an elaborate structural beam.


    these items were all related to aircraft components and parts.


    next to these components, their performance specifications were listed.


    ¡°senior, take a look at these components. can your factory manufacture them?¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°sure, let me examine this,¡± zhang zhipeng agreed, taking the list and scrutinizing it.


    the more he examined it.


    the deeper his frown became.


    after a while.


    he looked at tang rui with a perplexed expression, asking, ¡°junior, are you here to make a mess of things?¡±


    ¡°no, why would i create chaos? 1 genuinely wish to order these parts,¡± tang rui responded, feigning innocence.


    ¡°you¡¯re pretending. are you not aware that only xi fei has a hydraulic press of this caliber? do you think senior owns a hundred-thousand-ton forging hydraulic press?¡± zhang zhipeng retorted irritably when referring to the immense requirements of the structural beam.


    ¡°not at ail,¡± tang rui maintained a facade of ignorance.


    ¡°you¡¯re playing innocent. do you not understand that this level of hydraulic press exists solely at xi fei¡¯s facility?¡± zhang zhipeng persisted.


    ¡°you¡¯re right, my mistake,¡± tang rui conceded.


    zhang zhipeng¡¯s frustration continued as he went through the list, pointing out the performance requirements and lambasting tang rui for his audacious demands.


    true, it was accurate.


    tang rui did not contest it; instead, he listened with a smile, occasionally nodding in agreement.


    ¡°you must be bored and decided to have some fun at my expense,¡± zhang zhipeng concluded, observing tang rui¡¯s smile.


    ¡°no, truly, that¡¯s not it. this is the latest drone design from our company,¡± tang rui stated, producing his phone and displaying the three-dimensional structural blueprint of the body to zhang zhipeng.


    upon viewing the blueprint, zhang zhipeng fell silent.


    the blueprint was meticulously professional. all parameters were meticulously detailed.


    it even included wind tunnel simulation data.


    given the exhaustive nature of the parameters, the wind tunnel simulation alone would have incurred a cost of millions.


    ¡°junior, are you serious?¡± zhang zhipeng inquired, genuinely puzzled about tang rui¡¯s intentions.


    which private company would be researching a hypersonic stealth drone of this caliber?


    ¡°absolutely. why else would the parts i require necessitate such high performance? the performance must be superior. beyond mach 6, inadequate performance would lead to disintegration,¡± tang rui responded.


    he had no alternative.


    while he could manipulate the other materials for the body and reinforce it using the system interface, he was determined to construct an authentic version.


    this was no minor drone.


    small and large drones demanded drastically different material performance for the body.


    material procurement was manageable for his smaller drone; laboratory resources were sufficient.


    for a drone of this magnitude.


    the one-piece forging technique was indispensable to withstand supersonic flight.


    few such machines existed nationwide, and their usage was meticulously documented.


    hence, a transparent approach was crucial.


    ¡°let me assess this,¡± zhang zhipeng stated after processing tang rui¡¯s explanation.


    he contemplated which components could be sourced and which were unattainable.


    swoosh! swoosh! swoosh! swoosh!


    zhang zhipeng retrieved a pen and began to annotate the list..

 Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Sir, I Really Have a Small Problem

    chapter 58: sir, i really have a small problem


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°our factory can produce these parts. i can help you acquire them,¡± zhang zhipeng stated, holding the list of components. ¡°regarding the rest, there is little i can do. you will need to devise a solution on your own.¡±


    tang rui examined the parts that were marked off above. they consisted of landing gear, tires, sensors, and motors, among other less significant components. nevertheless, this was already quite favorable. certain items were beyond their company¡¯s production capacity, necessitating orders from other manufacturers. this was already substantial assistance.


    ¡°i¡¯m sincerely grateful for your kindness. in the future, senior, if you require anything, feel free to inform me anytime,¡± tang rui genuinely expressed.


    ¡°alright, these parts are not crucial. if you need them, they can be manufactured within a week. however, i won¡¯t assist you in obtaining these until you secure the other parts first,¡± zhang zhipeng said solemnly. these components were not small-scale items or ordinary police drones. the landing gear alone held a value of millions, with a total price that almost breached ten million. these parts couldn¡¯t be classified as insignificant. hence, unless tang rui dealt with the other components, zhang zhipeng would not provide assistance.


    ¡°why begin halfway? if the remaining accessories were absent, it would be pointless.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, senior. i have a solution.¡± after tang rui concluded, he checked the time. there was still half an hour until lunch. he intended to treat zhang zhipeng to a meal. however, he declined since he had a meeting in the afternoon. nonetheless, it wasn¡¯t a big issue. he would call his professor over the weekend and invite senior zhang to dine out.


    leaving senior zhang¡¯s place, tang rui drove directly to the high-speed rail station. he was headed to the national defense university of science and technology. he should have gone yesterday, but he wasn¡¯t in the right mood due to staying up the night before and a busy day afterward. now that he was well-rested and had sorted out his matters, he took a car to the university.


    traveling from jinling to changsha by high-speed rail would take a little over four hours. starting now, he could reach changsha in time for dinner. prior to getting in the car, he made a call to professor yu, notifying him of his visit. he didn¡¯t divulge the reason, merely stating that something had come up. professor yu didn¡¯t press further and requested the train number to arrange a pick-up.


    it was past four in the afternoon when tang rui emerged from changsha station and contacted professor yu. ¡°hello, i¡¯m tang rui. i¡¯ve exited the station.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll be there shortly. please wait.¡±


    in under two minutes, a military vehicle pulled up in front of tang rui.


    ¡°are you tang rui?¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    ¡°get in the car.¡±


    tang rui boarded the vehicle, glanced at the soldier at the wheel, and asked curiously, ¡°are you professor yu¡¯s driver?¡±


    ¡°yes, i¡¯m probably older than you. you can call me brother shen.¡±


    ¡°okay, brother shen. is your schedule usually hectic?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s manageable. sometimes busy, sometimes unusually free.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ve heard that army drivers are highly skilled. is that true?¡±


    ¡°not necessarily. it depends on the specific branch. generally, field troops have exceptional driving skills. most drivers are level two or even level one.¡±


    ¡°regarding people like us, driving skills aren¡¯t a strict requirement, nor do we have to undergo assessments. as long as the driving is reasonably decent, it suffices.¡±


    ¡°is that so? brother shen, how skilled are you?¡±


    ¡°special grade one.¡±


    tang rui raised an eyebrow. he probably shouldn¡¯t have asked. given that he chauffeured such high-ranking figures and an academician, his driving skills couldn¡¯t be lacking.


    soon, the audi pulled into the national defense university. they parked the car and proceeded to the office building.


    ¡°report.¡±


    ¡°enter.¡±


    ¡°leader, tang rui has arrived.¡±


    ¡°good, shen, you can take a break.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    in the end, only professor yu and tang rui remained in the office.


    professor yu smiled and gestured for him to sit. ¡°take a seat. no need to be too formal. you look even better in person than in the photo.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not photogenic, and i can¡¯t photoshop my id photos.¡±


    tang rui joked.


    ¡°tell me, why the rush this time?¡±


    professor yu smiled, not taking tang rui¡¯s comment to heart.


    ¡°sir, i¡¯m here to give you a gift.¡±


    professor yu¡¯s expression froze momentarily.


    what was going on?


    was he attempting to set him up?


    ¡°you can¡¯t do that. are you trying to trap me?¡±


    ¡°sir, take a look first.¡±


    tang rui retrieved his phone and played the drone footage recorded the previous day.


    initially perplexed, professor yu¡¯s expression changed the moment he spotted hei yuyan.


    his gaze remained fixed on the screen, and his demeanor grew unusually serious.


    a few minutes later, the video concluded.


    ¡°provide me with the details,¡± professor yu requested.


    ¡°alright, here¡¯s what happened. the night before last, i tested the drone¡­¡±


    tang rui detailed the events of the previous night to professor yu, withholding nothing.


    ¡°very well, you¡¯ve done excellently! did you retain the radar¡¯s scan feedback data?¡±


    ¡°absolutely. before it accelerated, i deliberately guided the drone to perform a comprehensive scan and exploration of it.


    this represents its radar cross-section data, while this pertains to the laser radar¡¯s detected data. i¡¯ve also constructed a three-dimensional model.


    here, we have the infrared data for the engine¡¯s exhaust. and this shows the change in the enemy¡¯s engine infrared data after acceleration.¡±


    tang rui opened one folder after another, revealing an abundance of meticulously recorded data.


    all this data was derived from his continuous tracking and scanning of the target.


    ¡°good, good.¡±


    professor yu was visibly excited as he reviewed the data.


    these findings were of paramount importance.


    they were also extremely valuable.


    of all the data, the 3d model data and radar cross-section data held the most significance.


    ¡°does anyone else know about this information besides you?¡±


    ¡°other than me, only you are aware.¡±


    ¡°alright, wait a moment. i need to make a call.¡±


    professor yu picked up the red secure phone on the desk and dialed a number.


    within ten minutes, personnel from the classified department entered the office.


    ¡°tang rui, copy the information onto this portable hard drive.¡±


    professor yu handed a portable hard drive from the confidential department to tang rui.


    ¡°of course.¡±


    tang rui nodded and commenced the data transfer.


    once the transfer was complete, the portable hard drive was placed in a secure briefcase and taken away.


    where it went after that was beyond his concern.


    ¡°let¡¯s go. time for a meal.¡±


    professor yu patted tang rui¡¯s shoulder with a smile.


    as they headed to the cafeteria, professor yu urged tang rui not to disclose this to anyone.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t foolish enough to blab about such sensitive information.


    in the meantime, professor yu reassured him that he had performed commendably.


    rewards were likely forthcoming, but he needed to await verification before getting too anxious.


    following dinner, professor yu initially wanted to arrange accommodation, but tang rui declined.


    ¡°sir, i¡¯ll be heading back shortly.¡±


    ¡°is it that urgent?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m here simply to present you with a gift. had i not stayed up the night before last, i¡¯d have come yesterday.¡±


    ¡°alright then, i won¡¯t detain you. i¡¯ll get in touch when there¡¯s news. any other concerns? if there are, i¡¯m here to assist,¡± professor yu said casually.


    in response, tang rui produced the parts list.


    ¡°sir, there is actually a minor issue.¡±


    professor yu nodded and listened attentively..

 Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Somethings Wrong Tonight

    chapter 59: something¡¯s wrong tonight


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the next night, after finishing his dinner and changing into his sportswear, tang rui initiated a video call.


    ¡°are you done with your work?¡± li shuyao asked as she picked up the video call, observing tang rui in his sportswear.


    ¡°it¡¯s almost done. the remaining tasks are not my concern. i¡¯ll just wait for updates at home,¡± tang rui replied nonchalantly. he had completed his tasks and was now awaiting further information.


    academician yu had assured him the day before that he would help devise a solution to the parts issue, allowing tang rui to focus solely on research and development.


    ¡°okay, then wait for me. i¡¯ll go change my clothes,¡± li shuyao said.


    ¡°alright,¡± tang rui agreed. he placed his phone on a stand and began to stretch his body. he hadn¡¯t had time to exercise over the past couple of busy days.


    before long, li shuyao returned to the camera after changing her clothes, sporting yoga pants. this caught tang rui¡¯s attention.


    ¡°what are you looking at?¡± li shuyao asked.


    ¡°your shoelaces are untied,¡± tang rui responded.


    li shuyao checked her shoelaces, but her line of sight was obstructed, and she didn¡¯t see any issue. tang rui bent down to take a look and confirmed that her shoelaces were indeed untied.


    by the time li shuyao finished tying her shoelaces and stood up, tang rui had resumed his exercise routine, avoiding any sideways glances.


    with nothing else to comment on, tang rui diligently exercised alongside li shuyao through the video call, his gaze fixed on the screen.


    an hour later, the video call concluded, and tang rui headed straight for the bathroom to take a shower. he had worked up a sweat and needed to freshen up.


    forty minutes later, tang rui emerged from the bathroom and settled onto the sofa, his gaze deep and composed.


    in this moment, the electromagnetic signals in his brain were operating 20% faster than usual, significantly enhancing his logical thinking capacity by 80%.


    his focus was on a serious question: what kind of equipment could be assembled using silica gel, a vibration motor, a heater, and a thermos flask shell?


    after a while, tang rui snapped out of this intense epiphany and returned to his normal state. he changed back into his work clothes and headed to the basement, where he began dismantling a laser 3d printer.


    equipped with a 3d scanning device, tang rui scanned each part after removal, ensuring even screws weren¡¯t overlooked. despite the tediousness, this meticulous approach was essential to ensure smooth assembly and prevent any issues down the line.


    although laborious, this process was necessary. missing even a single screw during assembly could result in significant setbacks. tang rui continued this painstaking work, recording every detail about the equipment¡¯s structure and assembly.


    the more intricate the equipment, the greater the demand for precision during assembly. sometimes, even with blueprints and components, the assembly process could be challenging, as certain critical details might not be outlined.


    while foreign enterprises often struggled with these complexities, tang rui pressed on undeterred.


    working until 11 o¡¯clock that night, he had managed to dismantle one-third of the equipment. the remaining components posed more challenges, prompting him to defer their handling until the following morning.


    with his subconscious learning device in place, tang rui retired to bed.


    over the subsequent days, tang rui continued his routine of daytime work at the company and nighttime equipment disassembly and assembly in his basement. his evenings were dedicated to exercise and studying during sleep. the tranquil rhythm of his days remained unbroken.


    however, beneath this placid exterior, undercurrents of change were at play.


    in military airfields across the central region and coastal areas, nightly takeoffs and landings of early warning aircraft were a common occurrence.


    these were accompanied by j-16d electronic warfare aircraft, hinting at significant shifts underway.


    on a particular night, after tang rui¡¯s exercise and shower, an urge to step outside and stroll struck him. bringing along a drone, he ventured to a nearby hill to fly it.


    ever since upgrading the drone, he hadn¡¯t flown it. tonight presented a chance to test its capabilities, especially with the enhanced engine structure and variable circulation system.


    seated on an observation deck chair, tang rui engaged the drone¡¯s throttle. the engine roared to life, propelling the drone skyward with a trail of flames and a mach ring.


    ¡°this feels distinctly different,¡± tang rui mused, guiding the drone through the sky while experimenting with various maneuvers. notably, the thrust felt significantly improved after the engine enhancement.


    as he flew the drone, tang rui¡¯s gaze caught the night sky. early warning aircraft accompanied by j-16d electronic warfare planes took off in formation from central and coastal airfields.


    perplexed by this unusual arrangement, tang rui adjusted his drone¡¯s flight path for an optical scan of the sky. although his radar couldn¡¯t detect certain aircraft, the optical system might fare better.


    after a five-minute scan, nothing unusual emerged. it appeared that the current flying formation consisted solely of early warning aircraft and electronic warfare planes.


    ¡°perhaps it¡¯s a drill,¡± tang rui speculated, deciding to continue flying his drone over the sea. with the upgraded engine¡¯s improved fuel efficiency and thrust-to-weight ratio, he contemplated testing its limits around an island in the east china sea.


    activating the radar wave interference system, tang rui set the drone on an autonomous cruise mode. the system, acquired through a previous upgrade, bolstered the drone¡¯s stealth capabilities considerably.


    unperturbed by any radar scans, the drone remained nearly invisible to detection¡ªexcept through optical means.


    back at his observation post, tang rui settled into his chair, snacking on melon seeds. the drone¡¯s flight wasn¡¯t particularly engaging, so he had brought along a variety of foods to pass the time.


    not long after, a warning sounded on the drone¡¯s screen, capturing tang rui¡¯s attention. curious, he examined the warning.


    ¡°what¡¯s happening now?¡± he murmured as he tapped the screen to view the alert target.


    an early warning aircraft flanked by four electronic warfare planes were flying at an altitude of 13,000 meters. tang rui scratched his head, puzzled by this development.


    adjusting his drone¡¯s flight, he initiated an optical scan toward the sky. while he suspected j-20 fighter jets might be present but undetectable by radar, the optical system might prove more effective.


    the optical scan lasted five minutes, revealing nothing unusual in the sky. it seemed the flying formation indeed comprised an early warning aircraft and electronic warfare planes¡ªno hidden fighter jets.


    ¡°perhaps it¡¯s just a routine exercise,¡± tang rui muttered, dismissing the situation. he refocused on flying his drone over the sea, keen to test its improved capabilities.


    he soon returned his attention to the drone¡¯s screen, munching on melon seeds and sipping a drink. while drone-watching could be dull, tang rui¡¯s prepared snacks added some enjoyment to the experience.


    unexpectedly, another warning appeared on the screen within ten minutes. tang rui groaned as he inspected the new alert.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on tonight?¡± he grumbled to himself, clicking the mouse to examine the details.


    upon seeing the flying formation displayed on the screen, tang rui was left dumbfounded.


    another early warning aircraft and four more electronic warfare planes.


    ¡°this is getting crazy,¡± he exclaimed, puzzled by the unprecedented situation.


    his drone¡¯s location was in the east china sea, not far from the yellow sea..

 Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Gossip

    chapter 60: gossip


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the flying formation ¨C how did they all arrive at this location?


    fly a little further, and you¡¯d be out of territorial waters.


    tang rui frowned, set down the melon seeds in his hand, and adjusted the drone¡¯s altitude.


    the drone soared to an altitude of 18,000 meters and silently followed.


    lie had no other option.


    this was the first time he had encountered a flying formation, so he didn¡¯t take it seriously.


    however, it was impossible for him not to feel curious when encountering the same flying formation for the second time.


    therefore, he observed from a distance to see what was happening.


    was the stargate about to open?


    so, was this a planned event?


    he couldn¡¯t comprehend it.


    crack.


    crack.


    tang rui gazed at the screen and resumed eating melon seeds.


    on the opposite side.


    inside the air force command center.


    on the large screen, the locations of various military flight formations and all the fighter jets in the country were displayed.


    among them, three formations garnered the most attention.


    these three formations all comprised early warning aircraft and electronic warfare aircraft.


    ¡°this is the dock. contact fishing team no. 1. please report the situation.¡±


    the command center¡¯s head picked up the microphone and inquired.


    ¡°this is fishing team 1. no signs of fish thieves detected.¡±


    ¡°dock acknowledged. maintain alert status.¡±


    ¡°fishing team 1, understood. maintaining alert status.¡±


    the command center head lowered the microphone and furrowed his brow while gazing at the large screen before him.


    a week had passed.


    since they received the news and that information, they began making preparations.


    every night, three early warning aircraft and twelve electronic warfare aircraft organized into three groups patrolled the skies over the nation.


    one group at the northern border, another in the central region, and the last along the coast.


    logically speaking, in case of any event, it was improbable for them not to detect it.


    after all, with the data from the files and the radar parameter adjustments, they would inevitably be detected if the opposing party dared to intrude.


    did the opposing party possibly know the news?


    so they didn¡¯t proceed?


    that couldn¡¯t be the case.


    in the blink of an eye, half an hour elapsed.


    tang rui finished half a bag of melon seeds and consumed quite a bit of drink, yet he hadn¡¯t noticed any extraordinary occurrences.


    the drones had trailed the flying formation for half an hour.


    nor did he observe any training activities. this left him somewhat bored.


    he turned around and fetched a small backpack beside him, taking out a melon from it.


    crack!


    he forcefully split it in two.


    the melon divided into halves.


    tang rui chose one half and started eating.


    ¡°it smells so good.¡±


    he smacked his lips while eating.


    at that moment, the silent flying formation suddenly altered its pattern.


    the four j-16d aircraft simultaneously adjusted their directions.


    one surged forward.


    one veered left.


    another moved right.


    the last one retreated.


    considering their flight paths and attitudes, they traced an extensive arc through the air.


    tang rui halted mid-chew.


    he swiftly set down the cantaloupe, wiped his hands, and began steering the drone to follow them.


    ¡°dock calling, fishing team 1, fish thief identified.


    ¡°bogie approaching our territory at mach 3.6, altitude 18,000 meters.


    ¡°fishermen dispatched, estimated contact in 32 seconds.¡±


    the message relayed by the early warning aircraft was transmitted to the command center.


    a red dot appeared on the massive screen.


    the red dot advanced from the sea toward china.


    ¡°dock acknowledged. execute as planned.¡±


    ¡°fishing team 1, understood.¡±


    after the chief finished speaking, he promptly alerted fishing teams 2 and 3 to prepare.


    upon receiving the news.


    the eight electronic warfare aircraft from both formations also organized themselves.


    from the large screen, the day¡¯s end was visible.


    the twelve electronic warfare aircraft mapped a straight line on the screen.


    this line coincided with the trajectory of the red dot.


    on the other side.


    the black swift¡¯s pilot communicated with the base.


    ¡°base, hawkeye is about to enter the wasteland. requesting augmentation activation.¡±


    ¡°base received. hawkeye augmentation approved.¡±


    with the approval received, both pilots exchanged glances and pushed the throttle.


    boom!


    the supersonic ramjet engine spewed long exhaust flames, propelling the entire black swift into acceleration.


    the dials on the gauges started ticking up.


    3.7¡­ 3.8- 3.9¡­


    just as the black swift reached mach 4, several blips appeared on the airborne radar.


    according to the data analysis.


    the radar detected the j-16d electronic warfare aircraft.


    ¡°calling base, hawkeye has entered the wasteland and spotted howling wolf electronic warfare aircraft, 37 kilometers away from us.¡±


    ¡°the base¡­ bzz¡­ kzz¡­ eagle¡­ brrrrt¡­¡±


    at that moment, radio communication abruptly cut off, and all signals distorted into static.


    simultaneously, cockpit instruments also malfunctioned.


    modern electronic warfare far surpassed its predecessor from the last century.


    incredibly potent electromagnetic signal interference.


    it caught hei yuyan off-guard.


    modern fighter jets grew increasingly reliant on electronic systems.


    conversely, when electronic systems faltered, the risk of catastrophe rose.


    for instance, the synthetic aperture radar was considered to be immensely powerful.


    wearing his helmet, he enjoyed a 360-degree field of vision.


    but when radar waves distorted, the data sent back would be corrupted, and imaging quality would plummet.


    everything became a mosaic.


    the two pilots hadn¡¯t reached that stage of looking as if they feared nothing, yet feeling nothing within.


    thus, at this juncture, they felt considerable frustration, unease, and frustration.


    ¡°quick, cease acceleration and ascend.¡±


    ¡°base, this is hawkeye. we¡¯re under jamming. i repeat¡­¡±


    ¡°zi¡­ zi¡­¡±


    however, no matter how they called, radio transmissions remained drowned in static.


    ¡°captain, what¡¯s the plan?¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t panic. we¡¯re currently at mach 4, flying at 21,000 meters.


    at this height and speed, not even missiles can catch us.


    once we exit the wasteland, and the electronic suppression is lifted, things will return to normal.¡±


    the captain, obviously experienced, quickly devised a solution after calming down.


    indeed.


    the black swift¡¯s speed and altitude ranked the highest in aviation.


    even under electron suppression.


    equipment and instruments suffered interference and dared not accelerate further.


    nevertheless, with their current velocity, no aircraft could match theirs.


    not even missiles.


    ¡°what if they launch supersonic missiles?¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t fret. in our current scenario, they can merely suppress us electronically at most. launching missiles is out of the question.¡±


    if they were dealing with a reconnaissance plane from a smaller nation.


    it would have been downed swiftly.


    however, the black swift differed. attacking them would be problematic.


    as for electronic interference, it was manageable as long as no shots were fired.


    everything remained negotiable.


    whoever was compelled to land depended on their strengths. resolution could follow later.


    however, launching missiles was a different matter. thus, this seasoned aviator maintained a composed demeanor.


    the black swift soared across the sea at mach 4.


    the first formation¡¯s four electronic warfare aircraft had already relinquished their electronic interference.


    yet, the second formation¡¯s electronic warfare aircraft took over and continued the suppression.


    all of this.


    tang rui, who quietly trailed behind, witnessed everything.


    he activated the drone¡¯s afterburner and closely followed the black swift.


    last time, the opponent flew at mach 6. he had no other solution then.


    however, this time, at mach 4, the drone could easily catch up..

 Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Aerial Scalpel

    chapter 61: aerial scalpel


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°leader, it¡¯s chief,¡± the voice crackled through the speaker.


    ¡°hello, chief.¡±


    ¡°the other side of the sea has already made contact. they¡¯ve informed us that a test plane is en route due to a navigation system malfunction.¡±


    ¡°understood, chief.¡±


    with a brisk click, the call ended.


    the commanding officer at the air force control center stared at the sprawling display before him, his expression clouded.


    never had he anticipated that the cutting-edge technology they were putting to the test could withstand the electronic countermeasures so effectively.


    this turn of events was jeopardizing his well-laid plans.


    he desperately hoped to force the intruding aircraft into an emergency landing.


    but the present scenario painted a different picture ¨C the plane showed no signs of complying, let alone descending.


    as for employing alternative tactics, the risks were too great, and the repercussions even more dire.


    his frustration mounted. ¡°signal the maritime unit to continue the electronic countermeasures. we need to keep that aircraft annoyed, if nothing else.¡± though other options remained elusive, at least this one could hamper the intruder¡¯s maneuvers.


    on the opposing side.


    tang rui¡¯s gaze flitted to the fuel gauge, a knot forming in his stomach.


    maintaining supersonic speeds consumed fuel at an alarming rate; a mere two minutes had depleted a fifth of his reserves.


    to elaborate, he had a meager eight minutes left at this pace.


    ¡°why the delay?¡± his impatience spilled over as he monitored the screen.


    two more minutes elapsed.


    it was evident that the enemy¡¯s electronic warfare plane persisted in its disruption tactics, yet abstained from any other offensive actions.


    a realization began to take root within tang rui¡¯s mind.


    this foe wasn¡¯t aiming for a fight.


    international protocols, veiled agreements between nations, barred direct hostilities even if an aircraft trespassed into another¡¯s airspace.


    the repercussions were too severe.


    considering tonight¡¯s circumstances, their strategy was to incapacitate the intruder through electronic interference, then induce a voluntary emergency landing.


    this method had precedent.


    ¡°their aircraft was on an exercise. yours entered the zone and fell victim to interference, leading to system malfunction.¡±


    the blame conveniently shifted to the trespasser.


    a clean narrative, indeed.


    but now, their adversary exhibited resilience against their interference tactics, destabilizing tang rui¡¯s calculations.


    the enemy¡¯s plane wasn¡¯t a pushover. nor was it willing to concede, evident from its unyielding flight.


    tang rui¡¯s mental turmoil deepened.


    firing a missile was out of the question. even launching an aerial bomb was inadvisable.


    the conundrum persisted ¨C to engage or not to engage.


    both choices harbored immense consequences.


    as tang rui grappled with his dilemma, a solution surfaced ¨C an audacious one at that.


    their aircraft might lack the reach, but what about the drone?


    the black swift had been tamed to mach 4 post-electronic intervention.


    perhaps a direct exchange with the intruder was in the cards.


    examining the fuel gauge, a flicker of determination crossed tang rui¡¯s eyes. ¡°replacing one with the other isn¡¯t necessary. 1 can perform surgery on it.¡± a memory surged ¨C an aerial technique known as ¡°scalpel in the air,¡± pioneered by mao xiong above the barents sea.


    to simplify, it involved speeding beneath the opponent¡¯s aircraft, using the vertical tail to disable their engine.


    conditions had to be met ¨C outpacing the adversary and possessing a drooping tail.


    the drone, by chance, fulfilled both criteria.


    tang rui¡¯s resolve solidified.


    the throttle descended to its lowest depths.


    the drone¡¯s engine roared to life.


    4.1¡­ 43- 43-


    acceleration surged, and the drone drew nearer to the black swift.


    firm hands gripped the controls as tang rui¡¯s gaze remained fixed.


    it was merely fortuitous that prior modifications fortified the engine.


    without them, the venture at 21,000 meters would have met swift failure.


    tang rui¡¯s eyes bore into the screen. the black swift approached, exhaust flames illuminating the sky.


    and then¡­


    in an instant, tang rui seized his opportunity. the drone¡¯s tail collided precisely with the black swift¡¯s engine, inflicting damage.


    at 21,000 meters, the two craft intersected, followed by a flare of fire, before diverging.


    one engine spewed black smoke and ignited.


    speed plummeted.


    tang rui throttled down the drone, a grin tracing his lips as alarms blared.


    inside the black swift, lights flashed, alarms blaring.


    ¡°engine 1 compromised.¡±


    ¡°insufficient power.¡±


    ¡°disengage afterburner, lower altitude.¡±


    ¡°hawkeye to base, engine 1 compromised.¡±


    static replaced coherent communication.


    ¡°captain, our course?¡±


    ¡°cut engine 1 fuel, descend, maintain safe speed.¡±


    ¡°copy.¡±


    the black swift decelerated from mach 4 to mach 0.7.


    altitude fell from 21,000 meters to 13,000 meters.


    the malfunctioning engine ceased its smoking.


    fuel flow severed.


    within the command center, the radar echoed an unambiguous signal ¨C the


    black swift was now detectable by any radar, thanks to the compromised tail. ¡°contact fishing unit 2. why the deviation in speed and altitude?¡± ¡°unit 2, received. uncertain. investigating.¡±


    moments later, a reply arrived.


    ¡°target¡¯s engine 1 malfunctioned. single operational engine. tail damage likely related.¡±


    as the response was poised for a follow-up, another message came in.


    ¡°dock, intruder detected ¨C drone on target¡¯s left.¡±


    drone? bewilderment coursed through the command center.


    they had not dispatched any drones for tonight¡¯s maneuvers.


    ¡°curse it all!¡±


    ¡°unit 7, any anomalies?¡±


    ¡°dock, this drone assailed the target, tail-slicing it.¡±


    a small drone¡¯s implications clicked ¨C the black swift¡¯s veil of stealth had been stripped due to the damaged tail, rendering it radar-visible.


    ¡°contact unit 7 ¨C any further developments?¡±


    ¡°confirmed tail damage. tail-cutting executed by a small drone..¡±

 Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Professional Repairman

    chapter 62: professional repairman


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    using the tail to clip the wings?


    when the individual in charge heard this, an image immediately sprang to his mind.


    given his background in the air force, he was well aware of the practice that involved ¡°scalpels¡± over the barents sea.


    that was how the su-27 gained its fame.


    however, the su-27 was a fighter jet.


    yet here was a small drone, attempting the same feat.


    which department was responsible for this?


    ¡°report to the docking area; the target¡¯s wingtip is damaged. its flight condition is severely compromised, and it¡¯s losing altitude.¡±


    ¡°what about the drone?¡± the person in charge asked with excitement.


    ¡°that¡¯s a drone,¡± came the reply. it rushed back as if preparing to strike its target again, this time aiming for the right wing.


    the person in charge was speechless.


    ¡°report, does that drone have a variable-sweep wing with a wave rider-body structure?¡±


    fisherman 5 suddenly inquired.


    ¡°yes.¡±


    ¡°fisherman 5, do you have any information about this drone? which department does it belong to?¡±


    the person in charge immediately inquired.


    ¡°fisherman 5, this drone seems to belong to a student. the last time 1 was undergoing modification training, it flew alongside me and observed my in-air refueling.¡±


    the person in charge sighed.


    on the other side.


    tang rui maneuvered the drone, circling around the black swallow.


    ¡°i¡¯ll take you down with one slash.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll take you down with two slashes.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll take you down with three slashes.¡±


    ¡°where should i strike with four blades?¡±


    he was contemplating where to continue when his phone vibrated abruptly.


    buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz¡­


    11


    hello? who¡¯s calling?¡±


    tang rui held the phone in one hand, controlling the drone with the other, all while circling the black swift and pondering his next move.


    how could he get a few more slashes in without causing the target to crash?


    ¡°i¡¯m air force guo huaimin. you must be tang rui.¡±


    a deep, middle-aged voice emanated from the phone.


    ¡°yes, it¡¯s me. hello, chief guo.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s jaw nearly dropped upon hearing the name. this was no ordinary leader; he was addressed as ¡°chief.¡±


    ¡°are you controlling that black drone?¡±


    ¡°yes, chief.¡±


    ¡°tell me about tonight¡¯s events.¡±


    ¡°of course, chief. i¡¯ve been piloting the drone tonight.¡±


    tang rui provided a detailed account of everything that transpired that night, along with his actions and thought process.


    in the command center, those listening to tang rui¡¯s narration were at a loss for words.


    ¡°yes, i¡¯m aware. you¡¯ve done well.¡±


    ¡°i did all of this. chief, should i go in for a few more strikes?¡±


    ¡°no need for that. the other party has agreed to land.¡±


    ¡°oh.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s disappointment was palpable.


    he had only managed three strikes, and he couldn¡¯t keep up any longer.


    ¡°is your drone experiencing any issues? do you need a landing spot?¡±


    ¡°no, the drone is in good condition. it can return on its own.¡±


    ¡°alright, remember to keep this confidential. someone will contact you tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, chief. i promise i won¡¯t disclose anything.¡±


    he hung up the phone.


    the person in charge looked at the large screen. the black rain swallow was descending in altitude, preparing to land at the military airport. a grin formed on his face.


    this time, he had made a significant gain.


    ¡°organize the maintenance team to assist the other party in repairing the aircraft.¡±


    ¡°the maintenance crew has departed on a private plane and should arrive at the airport within half an hour.¡±


    ¡°chief, here¡¯s tang rui¡¯s information.¡±


    ¡°thank you.¡±


    guo huaimin accepted the document and perused it.


    after hanging up the phone, tang rui smacked his lips in regret.


    then, he controlled the drone and slowly distanced himself from the black swift.


    he approached a j-16d.


    ¡°if you can hear me, please switch to channel 3315.¡±


    at that moment, the drone received a radio signal.


    tang rui swiftly adjusted the communication channel.


    ¡°channel adjustment complete.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re the one who saw me refueling mid-air last time.¡±


    as he entered the channel, someone had come to collect their debt.


    11


    um¡­ last time was a coincidence. 1 was just curious, so i flew over to take a look.¡±


    tang rui hurriedly explained.


    ¡°i meant no harm. you performed admirably tonight. if you want to witness aerial refueling again, come to the base. i¡¯ll take you up myself.¡±


    ¡°i can¡¯t handle that, i really can¡¯t.¡±


    fly?


    with his small build, he dared not sit in a fighter jet. just increasing g-forces would make him faint.


    two more maneuvers, and he¡¯d be on the brink of passing out.


    ¡°it¡¯s alright. we have various facilities at the base. you can work on building up your physical stamina over time.¡±


    ¡°big brother, just be straightforward. don¡¯t scare me.¡±


    ¡°nothing to worry about. i simply wanted to chat with you. you with the drone, you¡­¡±


    ¡°no wonder you couldn¡¯t find me. you changed the channel, didn¡¯t you? little brother, don¡¯t believe him. he¡¯s pulling your leg. if you want to fly, come to our base. we¡¯ve got top-notch equipment there. i promise you won¡¯t regret it.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re all so cunning. you¡¯re here to trick me. student tang rui, don¡¯t fall for their words¡­¡±


    ¡°what are you on about? what¡¯s this talk of trickery?¡±


    ¡°wait, did i say something wrong¡­¡±


    before tang rui could speak, the pilots had launched into a playful argument.


    of course, they were all just joking around.


    but tang rui understood.


    many people held him in high regard and wanted to have some fun with him.


    he slipped away.


    11


    um¡­ fellas, my drone is running low on fuel. i¡¯ll be heading off.


    h


    with those words, tang rui closed the communication channel, steered the drone away, and left the black swift¡¯s vicinity.


    ¡°see, you scared him off.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s your fault.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t blame me. we were having a good chat until you guys barged in.¡±


    ¡°enough chitchat. let¡¯s focus on the mission.¡±


    a silence ensued.


    but everyone that night remembered tang rui¡¯s name.


    the drone returned.


    after landing, tang rui hurriedly checked the damaged tail and took a photo.


    originally, he planned to use his experience points to repair the tail.


    but then he thought better of it.


    there was no rush to repair it.


    he hauled the drone back to his car and drove home.


    as he lay on his bed, learning through sleep-based knowledge acquisition.


    a group of skilled aircraft maintenance personnel had arrived at the military airport where the black swift had touched down.


    the two pilots inside?


    they¡¯d been taken to the hospital for a thorough check-up. after all, crashing in the sky could lead to injuries.


    so, even though they insisted they were fine and wanted to remain in the plane, our medical staff placed them on stretchers and transported them away.


    the plane had already crashed once; if another accident occurred, explaining the situation would be difficult.


    sending them to the hospital was the right call.


    as for the plane¡­


    it was a minor issue.


    our top maintenance personnel would conduct a thorough examination of the aircraft, ensuring there were no navigation problems next time.


    the next morning.


    while tang rui had breakfast, he browsed the news.


    all was calm.


    he checked the trending searches.


    a newcomer had entered the entertainment industry, and everyone was captivated by the spectacle.


    after breakfast, tang rui drove to the company.


    but just as he arrived and began gathering the staff for a meeting, the military arrived at his doorstep.


    ¡°president tang, please come with us.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui nodded and followed the military personnel.


    he knew it wasn¡¯t anything bad.


    the problem was, the people at the company didn¡¯t know that, and he¡¯d forgotten to mention it.


    with tang rui¡¯s departure, the office began buzzing.


    all eyes turned to feng yuanxing.


    ¡°¡­¡± feng yuanxing..

 Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Five Military Industrial Certificates

    chapter 63: five military industrial certificates


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    they arrived at the military area.


    tang rui followed the military personnel and entered a conference room.


    ¡°senior zhao?¡±


    upon entering the room, he spotted zhao zeyang.


    beside zhao zeyang stood a military major.


    as tang rui entered, he noticed the two engaged in conversation.


    ¡°junior? why are you here?¡±


    zhao zeyang was also surprised by tang rui¡¯s presence.


    ¡°i don¡¯t know either.¡±


    tang rui shook his head, not expecting zhao zeyang to be there.


    something seemed amiss.


    he had assumed his summons was connected to last night¡¯s incident.


    now, it appeared things were different.


    ¡°no problem. it¡¯s surely a good thing. come, junior, let me introduce you.


    ¡°this is major lin chao, our military representative.


    ¡°brother lin, meet my disciple, tang rui. next time, we¡¯ll head to the station for shooting; you¡¯ll assist me.¡±


    seeing tang rui¡¯s confusion, zhao zeyang abandoned his inquiry and introduced the major beside him.


    ¡°hello, major lin.¡±


    ¡°why ¡®major¡¯? just call me brother lin, like you do with zeyang. you¡¯re academician yu¡¯s disciple, so you¡¯re family.


    whenever you¡¯re free, drop by the station. you¡¯re welcome to use the shooting range as you wish.¡±


    lin chao smiled as he shook tang rui¡¯s hand.


    ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 make sure to come. thanks in advance, brother lin.¡±


    ¡°no need to mention it. you¡¯re welcome.¡±


    with pleasantries exchanged, the conference room door swung open before they could continue.


    a general entered, accompanied by two lieutenant colonels and two majors.


    tang rui and the others stood up promptly.


    ¡°please sit down. i¡¯ve gathered you here to discuss some matters.¡±


    the bureau chief spoke, his gaze lingering on tang rui before he smiled.


    ¡°major lin, i¡¯ve called you here to notify you of changes in your duties.¡±


    ¡°from now on, you¡¯ll serve as the military representative for crimson company under president tang. your responsibilities encompass confidentiality and communication matters for the company.¡±


    lin chao stood as he heard this and replied, ¡°certainly, i will adhere to the organization¡¯s directives.¡±


    the bureau chief nodded and turned to zhao zeyang, saying, ¡°researcher zhao, meet major chen yongfeng. they¡¯ll be overseeing your research henceforth.


    once you return, take major chen along and bring the requisite documents.¡±


    ¡°understood, chief.¡±


    zhao zeyang was still taken aback.


    with their arrangements finalized, the bureau chief then looked at tang rui and smiled.


    ¡°president tang, i¡¯ve invited you here to extend gratitude for your assistance to the military. additionally, on behalf of the military, 1 have some rewards for you.¡±


    at that moment, a lieutenant colonel beside him placed a paper file bag on tang rui¡¯s table.


    ¡°feel free to open and review it.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui opened the bag and inspected its contents.


    certificates galore.


    as he perused the certificates, his confusion grew.


    however, as he examined them closely, he sucked in a breath.


    gasp!


    these were five military certificates:


    ¨C confidentiality qualification certificate


    ¨C equipment qualification certificate


    ¨C ggjs certification consulting certificate


    ¨C scientific research production license


    ¨C supplier storage certificate


    milestone reached.


    ¡°how do you find it? satisfactory?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m quite pleased. thank you, chief.¡±


    ¡°no need for thanks. the chief approved this specially last night.


    he also passed on a message: work diligently. if you require parts, liaise directly with the military representative. you needn¡¯t rely on your teacher each time.¡±


    tang rui felt somewhat embarrassed hearing this.


    the matter had already been arranged.


    ¡°oh, and this as well. have a look.¡±


    after the bureau chief¡¯s explanation, a lieutenant colonel presented a document bag to him.


    tang rui opened it to find the military¡¯s assessment of the firefighting drones.


    experts had given his design high marks.


    why the emphasis?


    because it was explicitly mentioned that the complete version couldn¡¯t be sold.


    the sale version¡¯s parameters were outlined clearly.


    castration of multi-machine collaboration was imperative.


    the potency of over 300 drones was deemed excessive.


    this limit mustn¡¯t be exceeded.


    moreover, a 2 kg reduction in bomb payload was required to lower the lethal radius by 5 meters.


    finally, the electro-optical system algorithm was to be trimmed, retaining at most a third.


    the saber had struck.


    the firefighting drone¡¯s parameters were strikingly similar to yingchan¡¯s folding knife.


    exceeding the knife¡¯s flick, except for the multi-machine synchronization program.


    but it didn¡¯t matter.


    with these cuts, he could proceed with sales.


    furthermore, the military had provided exact guidelines, sparing him from guesswork.


    this indicated that the military endorsed the sales.


    a favorable development.


    after studying the documents, tang rui exclaimed, ¡°rest assured, chief. 1¡¯11 strictly adhere to the guidelines.¡±


    ¡°yes, pay close attention. however, 1 don¡¯t oversee this matter. major lin will instruct you regarding external sales reviews.¡±


    the meeting concluded.


    the bureau chief had a busy schedule. with those words, he and his team left.


    in the conference room, only tang rui, the trio, and major chen remained.


    ¡°brother lin, i¡¯ll need your guidance moving forward.¡±


    tang rui addressed lin chao.


    ¡°who¡¯d have thought i¡¯d end up under your command. i¡¯ll count on your support.¡±


    lin chao jested.


    ¡°junior, you¡¯re impressive. even the bureau chief specially approved your credentials.¡±


    ¡°no, not a big deal.¡±


    after sharing a moment of professional boasting.


    everyone departed the military compound.


    initially, tang rui had intended to treat them, but their commitments thwarted that.


    lin chao had confidential information to hand over to major chen.


    this process was extensive and time-consuming.


    thus, tang rui drove back to the company alone.


    during his military stint, the company¡¯s atmosphere had grown stifling, almost suffocating.


    no one could focus on work.


    photographing aircraft designs was unthinkable; they double-checked chat histories for possible leaks.


    the boss had been taken away by the military.


    if any information had leaked¡­


    tang rui would have to face the same fate.


    as he searched for new employment, he¡¯d consult feng yuanxing first.


    careless resume submissions were inadvisable.


    previously, they hadn¡¯t taken feng yuanxing¡¯s reputation seriously.


    he wasn¡¯t a boss, merely a part-timer. who cared?


    at most, it was a running joke.


    now they knew better.


    merely days into his tenure, the boss was apprehended by the military.


    the job was likely terminated.


    for future job searches, it was best to inquire with brother feng first.


    blindly submitting applications wasn¡¯t wise.


    after all, attending multiple interviews would prove an inconvenience..

 Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Dont Break the Law, Even if You Have to Spend Money

    chapter 64: don¡¯t break the law, even if you have to spend money


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°what are you guys doing?¡±


    tang rui returned to the company and found a group of people all staring blankly and playing with their phones. no one was working.


    there was, however, one exception.


    feng yuanxing sat in front of the computer and typed on the keyboard, but he did not seem to be working.


    how could this be happening? he had only been gone for half a day, and these people were already slacking off? might as well consider this a charity.


    ¡°president tang, are you alright?¡± an employee asked cautiously.


    ¡°what could happen to me? it¡¯s you guys who are going to be in trouble.


    playing with your phones during working hours and daydreaming will result in deductions from your performance bonus this month.¡± after tang rui finished speaking, he returned to his office with a stern expression. his good mood had vanished. he hadn¡¯t expected this. even this group of hardworking people who had been beaten down by society were beginning to slack off. good employees were hard to find.


    knock knock¡­ tang rui had just settled into his chair when he heard a knock on the door. ¡°come in.¡±


    feng yuanxing pushed the door open and entered. ¡°old feng, what¡¯s the matter?¡± tang rui asked with a hint of curiosity.


    ¡°president tang, this is the information i collected earlier and the information i¡¯ve organized just now.¡± feng yuanxing placed a stack of documents on his desk.


    information? what kind of information? tang rui was intrigued as he picked up the pile of documents that was three centimeters thick. he flipped it open and was left dumbfounded. the list contained a variety of public relations methods, procedures, and emergency solutions for various troublesome problems.


    what to do if the boss runs away with his sister-in-law? how to handle the boss being caught drunk driving and minimize the negative impact? boss¡­ what was all this? tang rui looked at feng yuanxing, who seemed helpless, and was at a loss for words.


    ¡°president tang, is this information not helpful?¡±


    ¡°completely useless.¡± tang rui shook his head, feeling speechless.


    feng yuanxing frowned, a bit troubled by the fact that so many public relations cases and whitewashing procedures had gone to waste. indeed, his previous experiences dealing with bosses who were, at most, arrested by the police, were not applicable here. the level of this situation was much higher.


    ¡°boss, is the matter particularly serious?¡±


    ¡°serious? what are you thinking? it¡¯s nothing.¡± tang rui¡¯s dismissive tone relieved feng yuanxing. at least it wasn¡¯t something catastrophic. there was still a chance to salvage the situation. he had worked hard to get this job back; the company couldn¡¯t afford another downfall. if it were to fail, he¡¯d struggle to find a foothold in the industry.


    ¡°president tang, we should sincerely apologize and express our stance in this situation. then, we need to work on improving our company¡¯s image, such as making donations. afterward, we must continue to rectify the situation. there are three key points you need to focus on. the first point¡­¡±


    feng yuanxing began his lengthy speech with a serious expression.


    tang rui¡¯s attention waned as he listened. if it weren¡¯t for the fact that he had seen feng yuanxing¡¯s resume and knew his level of expertise, he would have completely tuned out.


    what feng yuanxing was saying now¡­ was it even believable? was he an engineer? he seemed to be an expert in corporate crisis public relations.


    ¡°old feng¡­¡±


    ¡°president tang, please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°your skills are truly wasted here at crimson.¡±


    ¡°no, no, president tang. i love this job. if you allow me to handle this matter, i promise to mitigate all the negative effects.¡±


    ¡°no, what i mean is, if you join brother chicken¡¯s team, they¡¯ll treat you like a deity.¡±


    feng yuanxing was speechless. president tang, are you even listening to me? this isn¡¯t a joke.


    as feng yuanxing was about to share his experience to make tang rui understand the gravity of the situation, tang rui placed a document bag on the table in front of him.


    ¡°president tang, what¡¯s this?¡±


    ¡°you¡¯ll find out when you open it.¡± tang rui was done explaining. he felt mentally drained.


    feng yuanxing opened the document bag and untied the rope with trembling hands. he was apprehensive that there might be a court verdict inside.


    when he finally opened it and saw the military¡¯s five certificates, he jumped up with excitement. ¡°boss, these aren¡¯t fake certificates, are they? creating fake certificates is illegal.¡±


    feng yuanxing¡¯s eyes seemed to well up with tears.


    tang rui took a deep breath, attempting to suppress his frustration. ¡°this was sent to me by the military commander. take a close look at the official seal.¡±


    with that said, he closed his eyes, exasperated and no longer interested in the details.


    hmm? it does look real.


    feng yuanxing examined the certificates from various angles, scrutinizing every detail under the light. he couldn¡¯t find any signs of forgery, no matter how hard he looked.


    sob, sob, sob¡­


    what was with the sobbing? tang rui straightened up, opened his eyes, and saw feng yuanxing wiping away his tears.


    what¡¯s going on? why is he crying? you¡¯re a man in your forties; why are you crying like this in my office? you¡¯re ruining my reputation.


    ¡°what¡¯s wrong with you now?¡±


    tang rui¡¯s anxiety was evident in his northeastern dialect.


    ¡°president tang, i¡¯m just¡­ i¡¯m just so relieved. with the police orders and these five military certificates, i don¡¯t have to worry about the company going under.¡±


    feng yuanxing was genuinely moved. after all these years, he couldn¡¯t express how much he¡¯d struggled and suffered. he was a capable engineer, yet he¡¯d been forced to learn crisis management.


    tang rui furrowed his brows, his expression one of perplexity mixed with a hint of amusement. so you were worried about the company going under? but come to think of it, it made sense. if it weren¡¯t for tang rui tricking him, feng yuanxing probably wouldn¡¯t have dared to take on this task.


    ¡°old feng, don¡¯t worry. just focus on doing your job well, and don¡¯t worry about anything else.¡±


    ¡°okay, i understand. don¡¯t worry, president tang. i promise to give it my all.¡±


    feng yuanxing wiped his tears away and said with great emotion.


    ¡°alright, now go and tell the others not to overthink things. get back to work and give it your best. if you deliver results, you¡¯ll receive a bonus.¡±


    ¡°understood, tang. i¡¯ll let everyone know immediately.¡±


    feng yuanxing turned to leave the office. just as he was opening the door, he turned back.


    ¡°is there something else?¡±


    tang rui looked at feng yuanxing, who had retraced his steps, with bewilderment.


    ¡°well¡­ president tang¡­ i know of a safe place¡­ a place where the police won¡¯t investigate¡­ even if it requires some money, we shouldn¡¯t break any laws.¡±


    ¡°get out!¡±


    once feng yuanxing left, tang rui leaned back in his chair and stared at the ceiling helplessly. that last bit really had his head spinning. what kind of thought process was this? after a while, he picked up the document bag and took out the five military certificates, placing them neatly on the table.


    as he looked at the five certificates before him, a sense of contentment washed over him. the company¡¯s last remaining flaw had been resolved. now they could speed up their development. no more worries about the components, no more worries about other issues. he had initially estimated that creating a large drone would take several months. now, they didn¡¯t need nearly as much time..

 Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Domestic Trade Fair

    chapter 65: domestic trade fair


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the next day, lin chao arrived at tang rui¡¯s company.


    he didn¡¯t come alone; he brought people from the security department with him.


    on one hand, it was to educate the company¡¯s staff about security knowledge and have them sign confidentiality contracts.


    on the other hand, it was to install security systems on the company¡¯s computers.


    in the past, one could easily download things from the company¡¯s computers using a usb drive.


    but after installing the security system, that was no longer possible.


    whether you were downloading things from the internet, uploading files from your computer to the network, or saving them to an external hard drive, it all had to go through the security system.


    in reality, tang rui didn¡¯t really need these things.


    with celia around, employee attempts to steal company data were impossible under real-time artificial intelligence monitoring.


    but there was no choice.


    it was part of the process and had to be done.


    in the office, lin chao placed a box in front of tang rui and entered a password to open it.


    ¡°these are your things.¡±


    ¡°my things?¡±


    tang rui looked a bit puzzled and leaned in to take a look.


    inside the box were three items: a tactical tablet, a spherical device, and a satellite phone.


    ¡°what are these?¡±


    ¡°special items assigned to you. this tactical tablet is connected to the military network. the spherical device is called the longbo lens; you probably understand it better than me. this phone is part of the same set as the tablet, with emergency numbers stored inside. if something happens, you can dial that number, but it¡¯s best not to use it if there¡¯s no emergency.¡±


    lin chao briefly introduced these three items.


    after listening, tang rui¡¯s eyes lit up.


    two of them were excellent.


    the tactical tablet wasn¡¯t extremely high-tech, but being connected to the military network made it special. the satellite phone was similarly useful, allowing him to make direct calls without the need for intermediaries.


    as for the longbo lens, it wasn¡¯t particularly interesting; he could make one himself, and it wasn¡¯t high-tech.


    ¡°by the way, the commander asked me to remind you to bring the longbo lens next time you fly a drone and to apply for flight routes in advance. inside the tactical tablet, you have your identification code and access to the control tower. don¡¯t fly recklessly.¡±


    lin chao finished and smiled.


    how much trouble had he caused to get the commander to specially approve an identification code and send the longbo lens?


    ¡°all right, i understand. 1¡¯11 definitely apply next time.¡±


    this time, tang rui was telling the truth.


    previously, applying for airspace was troublesome and had restrictions.


    now, everything was in place.


    all the necessary equipment was ready.


    if he wanted to fly a drone again, he could go through the military channels.


    as long as there were no special circumstances,


    applications would be approved in minutes.


    if he still caused trouble with all this, then it would be his problem.


    at noon, tang rui treated lin chao to lunch.


    they didn¡¯t drink; they just had a simple meal.


    it wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to entertain properly.


    the key was that it wasn¡¯t the weekend, and he had things to do in the afternoon. lin chao also didn¡¯t want to make it too complicated.


    ¡°president tang, is there anything else 1 need to do next?¡±


    after the meal,


    lin chao asked seriously.


    his visit was to help tang rui solve some problems and strengthen communication between both sides. therefore, he needed to understand tang rui¡¯s thoughts for future work.


    ¡°brother lin, there are actually quite a few things i need your help with in the future.¡±


    ¡°no trouble at all. that¡¯s my job. just tell me what needs to be done.¡±


    ¡°okay, i won¡¯t be polite then.¡±


    after organizing his thoughts,


    tang rui explained the issues that lin chao would continue to help him with.


    ¡°brother lin, i need you to help me place orders for some sensitive equipment.¡±


    with the military five certifications, he could purchase and manufacture sensitive equipment and devices. even if he used the seamless steel pipe to engrave rifling, it wouldn¡¯t be illegal. parts that used to require professor yu¡¯s assistance for ordering could now be ordered independently.


    although he had the qualifications, his relationships were lacking.


    it would be troublesome for him to handle it on his own, so he had to trouble lin chao.


    ¡°these are all minor issues. just make a list for me,¡± lin chao casually replied.


    these were minor issues and not a problem at all.


    ¡°next wednesday, there¡¯s an exhibition in beijing, and you can register for it.¡± tang rui was a bit excited.


    in terms of product performance, he was confident, but when it came to pricing, he was uncertain. how could budget products match the elegance of the camels?


    according to the unwritten rules, his firefighting drones should sell for $24,000.


    how was this price determined?


    the cost was 1,200 yuan, with a zero added at the end. then, the cost with the added zero was multiplied by two, and the units were converted to us dollars.


    as for whether this price was reasonable¡­ it was absolutely not.


    selling 10,000 firefighting drones would only net him $240 million. for the camel, what was that?


    it was nothing.


    ¡°brother lin, can i get in just by registering?¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry; this is an internal exhibition, so there¡¯s no need to make a big deal out of it. besides, there won¡¯t be many companies attending,¡± lin chao assured him.


    from what he knew, the main organizer of this exhibition was cetc. they wanted to sell the field equipment that the army had previously rejected to tang rui.


    other companies might come, but if they could sell a few items, it would be fine. if not, it wouldn¡¯t matter.


    ¡°in that case, i¡¯ll apply this afternoon.¡±


    ¡°is there anything else?¡±


    ¡°for now, there isn¡¯t.¡±


    tang rui thought for a moment and realized there wasn¡¯t anything else to discuss at the moment.


    many things that seemed difficult to outsiders were actually quite simple once you entered that platform.


    back at the company, tang rui followed lin chao¡¯s instructions and applied to attend the internal exhibition.


    he had just applied, and when he refreshed the webpage, he found that his application had already been approved.


    it was that simple.


    but in the past, he would have struggled to get it done.


    after applying, tang rui made a procurement list and had the logistics department purchase all the materials and parts needed for 100 firefighting drones. they didn¡¯t need to be delivered to the company; they could be sent directly to his home.


    by evening, he would be able to use the equipment in the basement to manufacture these firefighting drones.


    the reason he didn¡¯t outsource the manufacturing was that he wanted to upgrade the equipment in the basement.. after painstakingly disassembling and reassembling the equipment, how could he not use it to upgrade it?

 Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Intelligent Industry

    chapter 66: intelligent industry


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°after dinner in the evening, tang rui sent a message to li shuyao, saying that he had something to do tonight and wouldn¡¯t be exercising.


    then he went down to the basement and started working.


    ¡°celia, place the aluminum alloy sheet on the cutting platform.¡±


    tang rui sat in a chair, giving orders to celia.


    ¡°okay.¡±


    celia received the command and immediately controlled the basement¡¯s mechanical arm. it moved along the track to the entrance, picked up the aluminum alloy sheet from the ground, and placed it on the cutting platform.


    ¡°leave one aluminum alloy sheet, and put the rest aside.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    the mechanical arm continued its work, taking down the aluminum alloy sheets.


    tang rui scratched his head, somewhat helpless.


    it had been so long.


    how come they still couldn¡¯t understand human speech?


    if it were a human, they definitely wouldn¡¯t do something so foolish.


    suddenly placing so many aluminum alloy sheets on the cutting platform, how can they be cut?


    soon enough, on the cutting platform, only one piece of aluminum alloy sheet remained.


    ¡°celia, cut the aluminum alloy sheet according to the structure of the fire-fighting drone.¡±


    ¡°okay, cutting in progress.¡±


    squeak¡­


    under celia¡¯s control, the laser cutting device began to cut the aluminum alloy sheet.


    in less than a minute, the aluminum alloy sheet was completely cut, and the positions that needed holes were also punched.


    ¡°celia, perform stamping and welding on the cut aluminum alloy sheet.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    the mechanical arm picked up the aluminum alloy sheet and moved to the stamping machine, where it began stamping.


    after that, it was placed on the workbench and moved to the welding robot for welding.


    hiss¡­


    after a few flashes, the body of the fire-fighting drone was fully welded.


    tang rui ran over, took a glance at the welding joint, and then turned and walked away.


    he had been welding for half a month.


    still, he couldn¡¯t achieve the same effect that the welding robot could in 30 seconds.


    no meaningful comparison could be made.


    he was dining on wisdom; it was different.


    ¡°celia, install the internal components.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    the mechanical arm, with a laser scanner, approached a pile of components.


    the laser scanner started working.


    facing various components, it began scanning.


    the three-dimensional model obtained from the scan would be compared with the component models on the drawings in real-time.


    once compared, the mechanical arm began picking up components and placing them in the toolbox beside it.


    this step would take a bit of time.


    even for artificial intelligence, the process of modeling and analytical comparison required time, just as it would for a human.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t bothered though.


    as long as there are no errors, it¡¯s fine.


    an hour and twenty minutes later, celia finally completed the analysis and comparison of all components, identifying all the parts needed for a fire-fighting drone¡ªnot an easy feat.


    but the speed would pick up from here.


    the three robotic arms simultaneously started installing the components, and the holes in the body had already been prepared.


    so, the installation process was straightforward.


    under celia¡¯s control, the installation of the components proceeded quickly.


    in less than twenty minutes, all internal components of the fire-fighting drone were installed. not to mention the external wings, those were done in just a few moments.


    ¡°celia, connect the data cable and import the specialized system for the fire-fighting drone.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    tang rui glanced at the time on his wristband.


    from the moment of cutting the aluminum alloy sheet until now, a total of 2 hours and 8 minutes had passed.


    once the data was imported, the fire-fighting drone would be complete.


    by this calculation, the daily production capacity would only amount to 12 drones.


    however, in reality, celia could manufacture over 40 fire-fighting drones in a single day.


    this was because the step of scanning the components in 3d could be eliminated.


    the model was already in the database.


    celia had memorized the component details, so a second scan was unnecessary.


    in other words, celia could manufacture a fire-fighting drone in just over 30 minutes.


    in a little over two days, 100 fire-fighting drones could be produced.


    ¡°data import complete.¡±


    after unplugging the data cable, celia prompted tang rui.


    ¡°put on the cover and then bring it over for me to inspect.¡±


    tang rui wanted to see if there were any assembly issues with celia¡¯s work.


    as the robotic arm moved towards him and presented the fire-fighting drone with its cover, a faint light suddenly flickered.


    hmm?


    light?


    tang rui¡¯s attention was instantly piqued.


    as the robotic arm approached, he focused on the fire-fighting drone.


    [item: patrol missile]


    [experience: 0/500]


    [origin points: 61.82]


    as expected, there was a system panel; he hadn¡¯t been mistaken.


    but the next moment, he frowned.


    because he noticed that the origin points hadn¡¯t increased.


    when he had disassembled and reassembled all the equipment in the basement before, his origin points had increased to 61.82.


    now, he had built another fire-fighting drone, yet the origin points remained unchanged.


    this meant that the increase in origin points had to come from items he personally assembled.


    as for why he had a system panel but wasn¡¯t gaining origin points, tang rui felt it might be related to the manufacturing equipment.


    all the equipment used to make this fire-fighting drone had been disassembled and reassembled by him, and they had system panels.


    so, the fire-fighting drone produced by celia using this equipment also had a system panel.


    there was only this possibility for now.


    ¡°a bit of a pity.¡±


    tang rui thought that if the items made by celia could also earn him origin points, it would be great.


    then he could open a machinery factory and sell things at a loss.


    he wasn¡¯t interested in anything else; he just wanted origin points.


    with enough origin points, he could upgrade an airplane to a spacecraft in no time.


    unfortunately, the system didn¡¯t have this loophole; it was a bit of a shame.


    ¡°celia, continue manufacturing fire-fighting drones.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    upon receiving the command, celia controlled the robotic arms to start working.


    this time, the process went much smoother.


    inside celia¡¯s system, there was already a production process for the fire-fighting drone.


    it would replicate this process and streamline unnecessary steps.


    the second fire-fighting drone was completed in 34 minutes and 6 seconds.


    the third took 33 minutes and 57 seconds.


    the fourth took 33 minutes and 39 seconds.


    the decreasing times showed that celia was steadily improving.


    however, there were limits to this improvement.


    after eliminating all the cumbersome steps, the speed of production reached its limit.


    tang rui didn¡¯t continue watching.


    he returned to his room, put on the subconscious learning device, and went to sleep.


    after all, celia could handle it on its own.


    even if any special circumstances arose, celia wouldn¡¯t foolishly mess things up.


    as an al, it possessed a certain level of fuzzy judgment.


    compared to al like the floor-cleaning robots, it was much more advanced.


    this was the true representation of intelligent industry.


    each step required programmed control in a streamlined process. that¡¯s what intelligent industry was all about..¡±

 Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Selling So Cheaply

    chapter 67: selling so cheaply


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    in the next two days, tang rui went to the company during the day and occasionally communicated with the technical staff.


    if there were any difficult problems, he would solve them.


    with his current knowledge, he could easily defeat many professors.


    however, theory was theory, and practice was practice. he had no problem with the theoretical design.


    when it came to actual manufacturing, it was hard to say if there would be any problems.


    after all, planes were complex objects.


    discovering problems wasn¡¯t as simple as just designing and manufacturing.


    he had to test it out.


    tang rui was not worried. with the existence of the system panel, he could know at the first instance if there was a problem.


    other than guiding his employees, he spent the rest of his time drinking tea with lin chao in the office or discussing the specifications of the parts with the manufacturer.


    lin chao moved quickly.


    he had already found the manufacturers for the parts he needed.


    however, these parts were all custom-made. therefore, after the manufacturer received the order, they still needed to communicate with him about some issues.


    it was just a minor matter.


    the day passed.


    at night, he accompanied li shuyao to the gym. recently, li shuyao had started practicing yoga.


    thus, after working out, he had to be the coach to supervise li shuyao¡¯s yoga movements.


    in the blink of an eye, it was sunday.


    tang rui and lin chao took the car sent by the military and headed to beijing together.


    100 fire drones had been manufactured, and three launchers had been produced.


    one launcher could deploy 36 fire drones.


    the three launchers could release 108 fire drones simultaneously.


    the reason why they took the military vehicle to beijing this time was to escort the fire drones.


    no matter how much tang rui denied it, this thing was still military hardware, even if there were no explosives inside.


    lin chao communicated with the military and borrowed a few cars to transport them and their equipment to beijing.


    the exhibition was scheduled for wednesday.


    however, they couldn¡¯t arrive on the same day.


    before entering the exhibition hall, there was an internal review.


    ¡°brother lin, where should we place these things in beijing?¡± tang rui asked from the car.


    ¡°just put them at the cetc. i¡¯ve already informed them,¡± lin chao answered casually.


    tang rui nodded after listening. actually, when he heard about the cetc, he thought of that senior brother who had treated him well.


    since he was going to the cetc, he definitely had to contact his senior brother.


    he took out his phone and opened wechat.


    ¡°senior brother wang, are you awake yet?¡±


    tang rui sent a message.


    it was only eight in the morning, and it was sunday. it was normal for him to not be awake.


    in the end, in less than two minutes, the other party replied.


    ¡°working overtime.¡±


    tang rui was amused.


    working overtime on a sunday? was the cetc also so busy?


    ¡°no way. you¡¯re working overtime on the weekend.¡±


    ¡°nonsense, what do you want? if you have something to say, say it. if you don¡¯t, we¡¯ll talk tonight.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s fine. i just miss senior brother. i want to come find you for a drink.¡±


    ¡°get lost, get lost¡­¡±


    ¡°i haven¡¯t even arrived yet. why are you telling me to get lost? that¡¯s so sad.¡±


    ¡°really?¡±


    ¡°yes, i¡¯m here to attend the internal exhibition you¡¯re hosting.¡±


    ¡°go to hell. don¡¯t bother me. i¡¯ve been busy with this matter. i haven¡¯t had a break for half a month.¡±


    tang rui put down his phone and didn¡¯t send any more messages. it was obvious. senior brother wang didn¡¯t believe it.


    sigh!


    it was so tough to be human. no one believed the truth.


    he felt bored.


    i¡¯ll browse for a while.


    however, playing with his phone in the car made him feel a bit dizzy.


    ¡°brother lin, i¡¯m going to take a nap.¡±


    after tang rui said this to lin chao, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, he reclined in the back seat and fell asleep.


    however, he slept uncomfortably.


    the seat space was small, and the ride was bumpy. the more he slept, the dizzier he became.


    they arrived in beijing around five in the afternoon.


    when tang rui got out of the car, he was in a disheveled state.


    ¡°let¡¯s have a meal first, then head to the guest house to rest.¡±


    lin chao suggested with a smile when he saw tang rui¡¯s confused expression.


    ¡°wait, i need to make a call.¡±


    tang rui rubbed his face, tried to look more alert, and called senior brother wang.


    ¡°senior brother, i¡¯ve arrived at your company.¡±


    ¡°are you done, kid? you¡¯re quite the joker.¡±


    ¡°why don¡¯t you believe me? hang on. i¡¯ll video call you.¡±


    tang rui was exasperated. after ending the call, he initiated a video call.


    as expected, the other party was taken aback upon seeing tang rui¡¯s location in the video.


    ¡°just you wait.¡±


    less than five minutes after the video call ended, senior brother wang arrived.


    ¡°are you really here for the exhibition?¡±


    ¡°of course. come take a look at the equipment 1 brought.¡±


    tang rui unveiled the cover cloth, revealing the launcher inside.


    ¡°desert camouflage¡­ 36 consecutive shots¡­ is this the beehive system?¡± senior brother wang looked at the launcher in surprise.


    ¡°don¡¯t talk nonsense. the honeycomb system in your company is still a work in progress.


    this is a fire-fighting drone. it¡¯s a completed product.¡±


    tang rui was well aware of the honeycomb system at the cetc. when it was first unveiled, it created a sensation at the little break station.


    unfortunately, it remained an unfinished product and had not been tested in real combat, let alone deployed.


    ¡°impressive.¡±


    senior brother wang gave him a thumbs up.


    subsequently, tang rui introduced lin chao to senior brother wang and invited lin chao to join them for a meal. however, lin chao declined the invitation.


    he wasn¡¯t familiar with them. additionally, he had borrowed a few vehicles from others and needed to coordinate the drivers.


    therefore, lin chao went out to lunch with the drivers.


    tang rui followed senior brother wang, this well-connected person, and wandered around the cetc.


    as they strolled, tang rui was led by senior brother wang to the office of the logistics department head.


    ¡°why are we here?¡±


    tang rui was bewildered.


    ¡°we¡¯re settling the bill.¡±


    senior brother wang stated, pushing the door open and entering.


    11


    uncle wang, my friend is here. lend me your card. i want to treat my junior brother.¡±


    senior brother wang made the request casually.


    goodness.


    so this big-browed, big-eyed person also has connections.


    tang rui¡¯s lips twitched.


    ¡°you¡¯re acting too casually.¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s the need for introductions? this is my junior brother tang rui. our relationship is close, no need for formalities.


    he¡¯s here for our internal exhibition. i¡¯ll take him out for a meal. give me your card.¡±


    senior brother wang went on, turning to tang rui and adding, ¡°this is my uncle, in charge of venue arrangements for this exhibition. he¡¯ll surely allocate a good booth for you.¡±


    ¡°helio, uncle wang. i¡¯m really sorry, i didn¡¯t know.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry about it. this exhibition isn¡¯t tightly regulated. you¡¯re friends with little yuan, so you don¡¯t need to be formal with me. later, i¡¯ll ask little yuan to show you around. he¡¯s been wanting a chance to meet you.¡±


    uncle wang waved his hand, smiling at tang rui.


    with that, he pulled a card from his pocket and handed it to senior brother wang.


    ¡°uncle wang then. i apologize for causing a commotion.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s fine, no need to stand on ceremony. let¡¯s go have a meal.¡±


    senior brother wang pocketed the card and led tang rui out of the office.


    tang rui sighed, remarking to senior brother wang, ¡°there¡¯s really no need for you to do this.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re welcome. if you were working for someone else, i wouldn¡¯t introduce you to second uncle.


    but since it¡¯s your own company, it¡¯s different.¡±


    ¡°alright then, i won¡¯t say anything more. if i do, i¡¯d treat you like an outsider. i¡¯ll have a drink with you later.¡±


    ¡°you think you can repay kindness with ingratitude?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not forcing you to drink. you do what you want.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s more like it. let me call someone else.¡±


    half an hour later, tang rui, senior brother wang, and another person arrived at a restaurant.


    the person senior brother wang called over was also from the cetc. his name was liu yu.


    according to senior brother wang, liu yu would be responsible for showcasing the equipment to the middle eastern guests in two days.


    tang rui understood upon hearing this.


    this was his senior brother¡¯s way of helping. it would be advantageous for him to put in a good word or two when presenting his products at the exhibition in two days.


    what else could he do besides drink?


    upon settling at the dining table, they started drinking. after a couple of rounds, their camaraderie grew stronger.


    moreover, the three of them were all young and, with brother wang setting the tone, the atmosphere swiftly became jovial.


    as they neared the end of the meal, they began discussing business matters.


    ¡°xiao rui, what are the products your company is exhibiting? tell me all the details so i can introduce them properly,¡± liu yu inquired.


    the implication was clear.


    ¡°thanks, brother liu. my product is¡­¡±


    tang rui launched a detailed explanation of the fire-fighting drone, encompassing various specifications and key selling points.


    by the end.


    upon hearing tang rui¡¯s words, both liu yu and senior brother wang frowned.


    ¡°what¡¯s wrong? is there an issue?¡± tang rui was puzzled.


    ¡°do you know who our client is?1


    11


    ¡°i do. it¡¯s the middle easterners.¡±


    ¡°given that you know that, why are you pricing your product so low?¡±

 Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: 2.2 Million Per Set

    chapter 68: 2.2 million per set


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°senior brother, brother liu, i don¡¯t think i¡¯m selling cheap, am 1?


    ¡°the american spring-loaded knife is only selling for $6000 usd each,¡± tang rui said in exasperation.


    although his product¡¯s performance is definitely better than an american spring-loaded knife, the cost is much cheaper.


    the selling price is four times that of the spring-loaded knife; it can¡¯t be considered cheap.


    ¡°too small, your perspective is too narrow.


    ¡°let¡¯s have a drink and let brother liu explain it to you.


    ¡°don¡¯t underestimate brother liu; even though he¡¯s not tech-savvy, he graduated from the international relations school, understand?¡±


    wang yuan patted tang rui¡¯s shoulder and sighed.


    an international relations graduate?


    now that was definitely impressive.


    tang rui picked up a glass of alcohol and drank it directly.


    ¡°brother liu, teach your junior here.¡±


    liu yu glanced at wang yuan and turned to tang rui.


    ¡°no need, he¡¯s just joking, and you¡¯re taking it seriously.


    ¡°but since lao wang has spoken, let me explain briefly.


    ¡°although i don¡¯t understand the technology, i do understand international relations.


    ¡°what was on sale? weapons.


    ¡°when selling this kind of thing, it¡¯s not the performance that matters most; it¡¯s whether the other party has it or not, and whether they¡¯ll buy it from you.


    ¡°you mentioned the american spring-loaded knife just now. let¡¯s not even discuss how your product compares in performance to the spring-loaded knife.


    ¡°it begs one question though: did america sell spring-loaded knives to the middle east?¡±


    huh?


    did america sell them?


    tang rui thought for a moment, as if he hadn¡¯t heard of it.


    although america had sold many weapons and equipment to the middle east, it seemed they had never sold them spring-loaded knives.


    ¡°seems like they didn¡¯t.¡± tang rui hesitated.


    ¡°no need to doubt, they didn¡¯t indeed.¡±


    why wasn¡¯t it sold? because these things are hard to intercept.


    america could sell missiles and fighter jets, yet they wouldn¡¯t sell these things.


    missiles could be intercepted, fighter jets too, and to utilize the full potential of these weapons, elite soldiers were required.


    if these things were sold to the middle easterners, who do you think they would use them against?¡±


    who would they use them against?


    it was obvious.


    ¡°so, does brother liu mean i can raise the price again?¡±


    ¡°no, you can¡¯t raise the price. while the middle east have money, they¡¯re not foolish.¡±


    ¡°then how should i go about it?¡±


    tang rui was a bit confused.


    ¡°they wouldn¡¯t let me raise the price, yet they said i¡¯m selling cheap.


    ¡°just now, you said your launcher can fire 36 cruise missiles at once, all controlled by a single intelligent system.


    ¡°how much would you sell this launching system for?


    ¡°how much for this intelligent system?¡± liu yu asked.


    ah!


    tang rui took a deep breath.


    he understood.


    sell the launcher, and sell the system separately and the price would naturally go up.


    but there was a problem.


    the system is installed within the drone. did they need a separate locking program?


    and the launcher, which would be made of aluminum alloy, couldn¡¯t be too expensive.


    tang rui raised these two concerns.


    ¡°junior, how should 1 praise your perspective?


    ¡°the launcher is made of aluminum alloy welding. can it be mounted and welded on a vehicle?


    ¡°also, regarding the flight control system; you said it can be operated with a cellphone.¡±


    ¡°impossible, a cellphone can¡¯t handle it; you¡¯ll need professional control equipment.


    ¡°install this equipment into the vehicle and sell them together,¡± wang yuan gestured as he explained.


    after hearing wang yuan¡¯s words, tang rui was thoroughly convinced. this is the scale of a state-owned enterprise.


    impressive, truly impressive!


    but then¡­ liu yu spoke up again.


    ¡°old wang¡¯s right, but it¡¯s missing one thing: a complete system consists of a launching vehicle, a set of systems, and 36 drones. this is a confidential package.


    the drones won¡¯t be sold separately; once launched, the system on the entire vehicle locks, rendering it incompatible with other drones.


    if they want to buy the drones, they have to buy the whole system.¡±


    my goodness. this was even more intense.


    ¡°so how much should this complete system be sold for?¡± tang rui asked anxiously.


    ¡°for the vehicle, let¡¯s use the small radar car. if we exclude the radar equipment, 1 remember the procurement price was $82,000.


    ¡°the co-pilot¡¯s control system should be included, using that simulation equipment, around $10,000.


    ¡°the modification of the launcher and vehicle won¡¯t cost much, $20,000 should cover it.


    ¡°with these calculations, let¡¯s sell it for $2.2 million.¡±


    after finishing their meal, tang rui was dazed by all the information. he never thought he¡¯d come to sell drones and end up selling vehicles.


    back at the guesthouse, tang rui fell asleep immediately after a quick shower.


    the next day, tang rui went to the cetc.


    wang yuan had already sorted everything out for him.


    three vehicles without radar equipment, three sets of simulator equipment, along with a bunch of accessories and materials.


    these three vehicles were directly taken from the cetc¡¯s warehouse, originally intended for radar installation.


    but it didn¡¯t matter.


    tang rui paid, and cetc placed orders with the manufacturers.


    since the radar vehicles wouldn¡¯t be delivered immediately, it didn¡¯t affect anything.


    if not for brother wang¡¯s connections, he really wouldn¡¯t be able to manage this. waiting for the manufacturers to deliver would extend past the exhibition¡¯s end.


    ¡°bro, 1 won¡¯t thank you for this. i¡¯ll give you a surprise after this exhibition,¡± tang rui said to wang yuan when he arrived at the small workshop.


    ¡°surprise or no surprise¡­ aren¡¯t you busy enough?¡±


    we¡¯re entering the exhibition hall on tuesday, there will be internal audits. do you need me to call in some people to help?¡±


    wang yuan waved his hand dismissively.


    ¡°no need, this won¡¯t take more than two days. if that¡¯s the case, i might as well go home and plant sweet potatoes,¡± tang rui gloated.


    ¡°alright then, you do your thing, i¡¯m heading to work too. call me if you need anything.¡±


    after wang yuan left, tang rui closed the workshop¡¯s door and walked around.


    although it was a small workshop, it was well-equipped.


    tang rui took a look around and didn¡¯t see any cameras. that made things easier.


    he took out his computer and connected it to the devices.


    ¡°celia, control the robotic arm, follow my commands.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    the workshop had robotic arms, welding robots, automatic spray guns, and ovens.


    these tools saved him a lot of effort. tang rui picked up some components.


    after measuring the parameters, he began installing them onto the vehicle.


    the vehicle before him had nothing behind the driver¡¯s and co-driver¡¯s seats.


    all it was, was a bare chassis.


    originally, a radar device was to be installed on this chassis, turning it into a radar vehicle.


    but tang rui didn¡¯t need that. he only needed a platform at the back to mount the launcher.


    of course, that was easier said than done.


    if it looked ugly, the middle east wouldn¡¯t buy it even if it was priced at $2.2 million. it had to be visually appealing.


    for equipment worth $2.2 million, you couldn¡¯t just consider it a good bargain. at the very least, it shouldn¡¯t be unsightly.


    so, tang rui decided to add a 360-degree rotating, diamond-shaped rear compartment with a radar scattering cross-section on the frame.


    he also planned to modify the front doors of the driver¡¯s compartment to make them more aesthetically pleasing.


    quality couldn¡¯t be improved further, but appearance could be enhanced.


    this way, when the middle east spent their money, they¡¯d feel better about it.


    customer experience mattered.


    ¡°celia, start welding at the marked positions.¡±


    ¡°celia, pass me that bearing.¡±


    ¡°celia¡­¡±


    tang rui kept giving orders, instructing celia to do this and that.


    his main role was in designing and overseeing celia¡¯s work. this way, he wouldn¡¯t tire himself out.


    besides, he only needed to modify one vehicle. once he modified one, celia could handle the other two.


    celia worked quickly. there wasn¡¯t much to do.


    if not for the goal of improving appearance, he could have finished modifying all the vehicles in three to four hours..

 Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: 8X8 Field Command Vehicle

    chapter 69: 8x8 field command vehicle


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    [item: vehicle-mounted cruise missile comprehensive platform]


    [experience: 0/2500]


    [origin points: 81.28]


    tang rui looked at the system panel in front of him, and he was genuinely surprised.


    in theory, he had only installed some equipment on the vehicle platform and made some changes to the vehicle¡¯s appearance, so there shouldn¡¯t be a system panel.


    but it appeared anyway.


    moreover, the system panel¡¯s evaluation had determined the value of this vehicle-mounted cruise missile comprehensive platform to be 20 origin points.


    this profit was higher than the value of any equipment he had manufactured before.


    ¡°this is really a surprise.¡±


    tang rui had originally just wanted to make some money.


    he never expected to earn origin points as well.


    another win-win situation.


    tang rui looked at the system panel, pondered for a while, and decided to change the sales plan.


    according to what brother liu had said, the entire system should be sold as a whole, and the drones should not be sold separately.


    but with the system panel now available, he could change his approach. he could offer new vehicle platforms in exchange for the used ones.


    a brand-new vehicle platform cost 2.2 million dollars per set.


    if he used the used vehicle platforms for exchange, he could reduce the price and sell them for only 1.2 million dollars.


    it might seem like he was losing 1 million dollars by exchanging used platforms for new ones, but it couldn¡¯t be calculated that simply.


    the upgraded vehicle platforms would become second-generation and third-generation products, and the price of military products varied dramatically between generations.


    sometimes, even if you had the money, you couldn¡¯t buy the latest generation.


    tuesday.


    tang rui and lin chao arrived at the internal exhibition hall.


    half an hour ago, the comprehensive vehicle-mounted firefighting drone platform from deepred had passed the internal review.


    at that time, the members of the review committee were baffled when they saw the red paint on the vehicle platform.


    it wasn¡¯t just the review committee; the entire exhibition hall was now dominated by deepred corp.


    there was no other way.


    other weapons and equipment were all in camouflage and green paint.


    china electronics technology group (cetc) was a bit craftier, as they had chosen desert camouflage.


    but these paint schemes didn¡¯t catch the eye like what tang rui had done.


    his design resembled equipment that the future firefighting department would use.


    the curves, the design, and even the led ambient lights.


    ¡°tang, are you sure this will sell?¡± lin chao asked while looking at the three vehicle platforms.


    he had some reservations about it.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry; we¡¯ll be fine. we rely on performance,¡± tang rui reassured him.


    the paint scheme was entirely his playful preference.


    if the customer, the middle easterners, didn¡¯t like it, they could figure out how to change it themselves.


    after all, this was the original factory finish.


    it happened a while later.


    wang yuan and liu yao also came to his booth.


    ¡°brother liu, what do you think of what i¡¯ve done?¡±


    ¡°hmm, it¡¯s eye-catching, not bad,¡± liu yao replied affirmatively.


    ¡°as long as you¡¯re happy, have you finished setting up? let¡¯s go eat after this,¡± wang yuan said, a bit exasperated but didn¡¯t say much more.


    ¡°everything¡¯s set; let¡¯s go.¡±


    tang rui brought lin chao and went to have dinner together.


    but they didn¡¯t drink that night.


    both wang yuan and liu yao had obligations the next day, so they couldn¡¯t afford to drink.


    they had a simple meal.


    the next day.


    tang rui put on a suit and, after having breakfast at the hotel, headed to the exhibition venue.


    when he arrived, people from other companies were already present.


    many people gathered in front of the deepred booth, admiring the eye-catching vehicle platforms.


    that¡¯s exactly what he wanted.


    as soon as anyone entered the venue, they could see his vehicle platforms.


    ¡°isn¡¯t this a cruise missile? why does it say ¡®firefighting drone¡¯ on it?¡±


    ¡°who cares what it¡¯s called? look at these specifications; they¡¯re even better than american spring knives.¡±


    ¡°deepred corp? have you heard of this company?¡±


    ¡°never heard of it, when was it established?¡±


    tang rui approached, eavesdropping on their conversation and finding it amusing.


    it was still early before the exhibition started.


    he didn¡¯t need to stay at his own booth, so he began to wander around.


    in fact, he had wanted to do this yesterday, but everyone was too busy, so he didn¡¯t want to bother anyone.


    now that everyone had free time, he could move around without any issues.


    ¡°hey, guys, are these specifications for real?¡± tang rui asked, standing in front of the anti-missile system booth, increasingly suspicious as he looked at the parameters.


    how much performance had been cut from this?


    ¡°first time at the exhibition?¡± the person there smiled and asked tang rui.


    ¡°yes,¡± tang rui nodded.


    ¡°first-timer. well, if you come a few more times, you¡¯ll realize that most of us are just here to fill the numbers.¡±


    ¡°is there any explanation for that?¡±


    ¡°of course, there is, but we can¡¯t say it explicitly. have you thought about why the middle easterners use the patriot system?¡±


    ¡°patriot? isn¡¯t that common knowledge?¡±


    ¡°exactly, since the middle easterners have the patriot, why do they still get bombed every day?¡±


    ¡°why?¡±


    ¡°think about it. is it because the patriot system is inadequate?¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s a joke.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s not a system problem. the takeaway version is a cut-down version, so the interception performance is poor.¡±


    ¡°that could be the case.¡±


    ¡°but it¡¯s probably not that simple.¡±


    tang rui suddenly remembered something brother liu had said yesterday.


    ¡°the issue isn¡¯t with the houthi rebels. the problem lies with their backers.¡±


    ¡°we could sell high-precision interception systems, but even if we do, the middle easterners wouldn¡¯t dare to buy them. if they replaced all their missile defense systems with ours, they¡¯d have sleepless nights.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s why you guys are here?¡±


    ¡°we¡¯re here to let the middle easterners know that we¡¯ve specifically researched the volcano-3 ballistic missile and created a targeted anti-missile system for it. but if they don¡¯t buy it, it¡¯s a waste of our enthusiasm.¡±


    ¡°impressive.¡±


    tang rui gave a thumbs-up.


    these people weren¡¯t here to sell weapons; they were here to gain goodwill.


    leaving the anti-missile system booth, he went to the china electronics technology group (cetc) booth.


    as the organizer, their booth was the largest, and they had the most exhibits.


    tang rui immediately spotted the s-band radar, the same one they had sold to the middle easterners recently.


    according to what wang yuan had said, this time cetc was mainly selling radar systems for defense drones.


    recently, the middle easterners had been concerned about being attacked by low-altitude, low-speed drones.


    the patriot system couldn¡¯t intercept them because doppler radar had a natural disadvantage in identifying low-speed targets.


    after wandering around cetc¡¯s area for a while, tang rui spotted something that interested him.


    a field command vehicle.


    it was a modified 8¡Á8 off-road camper that served as a small command center inside.


    the sides of the camper could be extended.


    when he saw this, he was captivated.


    when he had come to beijing, the off-road vehicle almost made him nauseous.


    if he had a camper like this, he could comfortably sleep during long journeys.


    if he bought one, modified it, added some equipment, it could serve as a mobile base.


    the idea took him by storm.


    how could a man not like something like this?


    after circling around it a few times, tang rui made up his mind; he had to get one.


    ¡°they¡¯re here, they¡¯re here.¡±


    ¡°hurry back and get ready.¡±


    at this moment, there was commotion in the exhibition hall.


    tang rui heard the news and quickly returned to his booth.


    the middle easterners had arrived..

 Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: An Order Worth 88 Million USD

    chapter 70: an order worth 88 million usd


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    everyone returned to their own booths and then turned their gaze towards the entrance of the exhibition hall.


    a few minutes later, a group of people entered the exhibition hall. among them, several men with white robes and long beards stood out.


    tang rui also spotted liu yu in the crowd, who was talking to a middle-aged man in a white robe.


    after entering, the group headed straight to the booth of the cetc.


    this exhibition was hosted by them. those who came to bask in its glory had to wait for now.


    tang rui waited bored at the booth.


    ¡°by the way, lin, could you ask about the price of cetc¡¯s 8¡Á8 field command vehicle for me later? no downgrades, please.¡±


    ¡°a field command vehicle? why do you want to know about that?¡± lin chao was curious.


    ¡°i want to buy one.¡±


    ¡°what?¡±


    lin chao looked at tang rui as if he wanted to check if he had a fever.


    ¡°i really want to buy one, no joking.¡±


    ¡°why do you want to buy it?¡±


    ¡°as a mobile home.¡±


    ¡°why don¡¯t you just buy a regular mobile home then?¡±


    ¡°can they compare? this vehicle has a military-grade blast-resistant chassis, plus triple protection. the body has 65mm bulletproof armor, and it can integrate with the military¡¯s unified information platform. not to mention the data link is fully operational. can regular mobile homes offer all of that?¡±


    tang rui casually listed a few features, leaving lin chao speechless.


    ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 ask about it for you later.¡±


    lin chao didn¡¯t have much choice but to help. don¡¯t ask whether such a vehicle could be purchased privately. tang rui hadn¡¯t mentioned buying it under his name as a private individual; he could use the company¡¯s name, right? moreover, after buying it, they planned to upgrade its configuration and maybe even make some profit.


    over forty minutes later, the representatives of the middle east delegation left cetc¡¯s booth. the contracts for the equipment they intended to purchase had already been signed.


    that was their main purpose for coming here; the rest of their visit was casual. ¡°what is that red thing?¡±


    after leaving the cetc¡¯s booth, a middle east delegation member pointed to where tang rui and the others were and asked curiously.


    ¡°that¡¯s a comprehensive vehicle-mounted firefighting drone platform produced by a domestic manufacturer.¡±


    liu yu took a glance and immediately answered.


    firefighting drones?


    hearing the word ¡°firefighting,¡± the middle east delegation members became immediately interested. in their minds, combining weapons with firefighting equipment implied sensitive devices, embargoed devices, or equipment that couldn¡¯t be exported through regular channels. generally speaking, such things were valuable. for example, the firefighting extinguishing grenades they had purchased earlier were quite impressive.


    ¡°we¡¯d like to take a look.¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    with countless eyes watching, the middle east delegation, led by their leader, approached the booth of deepred corporation.


    ¡°mr. foreign minister, prince salim, this is atr. tang rui, the head of deepred corporation and the designer of this weapon. if you have any questions, you can ask him directly.¡±


    after liu yu¡¯s introduction, tang rui greeted the two in fluent arabic.


    they had been speaking english earlier, but tang rui¡¯s ability to converse in arabic impressed them.


    ¡°mr. tang, your arabic is excellent. i¡¯m truly amazed,¡± prince salim praised.


    ¡°thank you for your kind words, your highness. i¡¯ve always wanted to visit your country, so i spent some time learning the language,¡± tang rui replied. ¡°mr. tang, you¡¯re truly remarkable. learning foreign languages can be quite challenging,¡± the prince said.


    ¡°can¡¯t be that hard. i heard your highness¡¯s english earlier, and it was rather impeccable.¡±


    tang rui engaged in a bit of mutual flattery with prince salim, and there was no need for liu yu to translate. he then proceeded to explain the product.


    ¡°the price for a set isn¡¯t high, but why must it be a trade-in? can¡¯t you sell us the drones directly?¡± prince salim asked, furrowing his brows.


    ¡°your highness, please don¡¯t misunderstand. this isn¡¯t intentional complexity. it¡¯s mainly to prevent the system from being hacked. currently, i can guarantee that this equipment won¡¯t be exploited by the enemy through technical means or electronically interfered with. however, if i open the system, can your highness guarantee that the system¡¯s data won¡¯t be stolen when the drones are integrated? moreover, the core of these firefighting drones relies on artificial intelligence algorithms, including multi-drone coordination programs. your highness should understand the value of these core programs. if we don¡¯t take these precautions, this combat platform, which surpasses the spring dagger several times in performance, wouldn¡¯t be exportable.¡±


    tang rui explained seriously.


    prince salim understood the need for high-tech products to undergo extensive security measures.


    ¡°mr. tang, according to your description, can this system truly destroy a special tactical team?¡±


    ¡°absolutely. if your highness doubts it, we can test it. you can choose the location and send your bodyguards. you can personally launch the drones, and we can observe the results together.¡±


    ¡°mr. tang, please don¡¯t misunderstand. we have complete trust in your product¡¯s performance. you have more credibility than the western manufacturers. i can promise that we¡¯ll purchase ten sets no matter what. if it truly achieves the effects you described, we will order 40 sets. by the way, the expenses for this demonstration will be covered by us.¡±


    ¡°no need. demonstrating the product¡¯s performance for our clients is our responsibility. there¡¯s no need to discuss it further. i am confident we will secure your highness¡¯s order.¡±


    tang rui wasn¡¯t worried at all about the real-world performance; it had been thoroughly tested.


    ¡°mr. tang, you have gained my trust.¡±


    prince salim readily signed an letter of intent for 4.0 sets, worth 88 million dollars.


    after the prince and foreign minister left, lin chao approached tang rui, looking surprised.


    ¡°you can speak arabic too?¡±


    ¡°i can also speak russian and japanese if you want to hear.¡±


    ¡°when did you learn all this?¡±


    ¡°while sleeping.¡±


    lin chao rolled his eyes and couldn¡¯t be bothered with him.


    after lunch, tang rui received a message asking him to bring the equipment to a military test site outside the city.


    cetc had also brought their radar vehicle.


    tang rui found out that the middle east delegation wanted to test the radar¡¯s performance against drones.


    tang rui shook his head upon hearing this. it seemed that the middle east had picked up some bad habits. however, both tang rui and the cetc didn¡¯t mind. even though the export version of the radar vehicle was lower-end, it would have no problem scanning firefighting drones.


    arriving at the test site, with the help of military personnel, all 36 firefighting drones were equipped with paintball-like explosive packs.


    soon, prince salim came over, saying that his people were ready.


    twenty-eight bodyguards had entered the testing building.


    that¡¯s it? twenty-eight people hiding in a building would be sitting ducks if the drones attacked. if they had hidden in the woods or trenches, it would have been more troublesome.


    but, upon reflection, their military operations didn¡¯t involve jungle warfare or trench warfare, mostly urban guerrilla warfare. tang rui had overestimated them.


    ¡°your highness, please press the launch button.¡±


    ¡°alright, thank you.¡±


    prince salim pressed the launch button.


    whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡­


    the 36 firefighting drones quickly launched into the air.


    ¡°your highness, all you need to do now is select a target and choose the attack mode. you don¡¯t need to worry about the rest.¡±


    ¡°is it that simple?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s that simple.¡±


    following tang rui¡¯s instructions, prince salim clicked on the screen twice and then stopped operating.


    next, he raised his head and saw the 36 drones rapidly approaching the building.


    five minutes later, the exercise was over. all 28 of prince salim¡¯s bodyguards were ¡°killed,¡± and 19 drones remained.


    ¡°mr. tang, you must come visit us at our domain. 1 want to entertain you properly. this is the most suitable weapon for us middle east, and it¡¯s exactly what we need.¡±


    prince salim was stunned by the impressive performance of the firefighting drones. this simple, game-like method of warfare was most suitable for their style of combat. after all, their soldiers¡­ well, it¡¯s best not to say..

 Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Removing and Assembling Equipment

    chapter 71: removing and assembling equipment


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°what¡¯s inside this? don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s your cherished seeds?¡± wang yuan looked at the usb drive in his hand and asked in confusion.


    ¡°you¡¯ll know when you open it after you get back,¡± tang rui replied with a smile.


    ¡°alright, have a safe journey, and send me a message when you¡¯re home.¡±


    ¡°sure, take care, senior. i¡¯m heading back now. i¡¯ll come to see you for a drink next time.¡±


    tang rui waved goodbye to wang yuan and got into his car, leaving.


    the exhibition had ended.


    the order contracts were also signed.


    this trip to the capital had ended perfectly.


    as for the usb drive tang rui handed over to wang yuan before leaving, it contained a filtering algorithm.


    it wasn¡¯t exactly cutting-edge technology.


    at most, it was a bit more advanced than the current radar filtering algorithms, improving efficiency slightly, not something useful to him.


    selling it wouldn¡¯t fetch much money either. it was better to give it to wang yuan.


    when he came this time, they didn¡¯t even need him to ask; they directly helped him find people and made all the arrangements efficiently.


    leaving aside other matters, this gesture of goodwill alone was enough.


    moreover, with wang yuan having this thing and his family connections, his ascent in the ranks would be faster.


    the same resources, in different hands, could produce completely different results.


    besides, he didn¡¯t lack this kind of technology.


    when drones were further upgraded and strengthened, any random technology would become cutting-edge.


    back home, tang rui rested for three days and didn¡¯t even go to the company.


    not that he wasn¡¯t doing anything productive, but it was mainly because it was the weekend, and on saturday, he spent the day out with li shuyao.


    on sunday, he went to south china university of technology to meet with a professor and had dinner with zhang zhipeng, his senior.


    during the meal, zhang senior told him that the orders for the skyweb drones were completed, and he could pick them up at any time.


    he had also placed orders for the components tang rui needed.


    tang rui raised his glass and expressed his gratitude.


    that evening, he really drank a lot. that was how three days passed.


    on monday afternoon, tang rui finally drove to the company.


    as soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw a pile of wooden crates.


    ¡°president tang, you finally came to the company,¡± lin chao remarked with a touch of irritation when he saw tang rui.


    ¡°brother lin, you¡¯ve been working hard. let¡¯s go out and have some fun tonight,¡± tang rui said with a smile.


    ¡°don¡¯t talk about having fun; there¡¯s still heaps of work to be done,¡± lin chao replied, handing him a stack of documents.


    tang rui opened them to find procurement documents for the


    vehicle-mounted firefighting drone integrated platform and military inspection documents.


    in addition to those, there were also procurement documents for the vehicle platform and simulator he needed. lin chao had already made the arrangements, and once he signed and the payment was made, the items would be delivered.


    the last document was for the purchase of an 8¡Á8 field command vehicle, priced at 6.8 million. it retained most of the equipment, such as satellite, communication, and integrated information platform interfaces, but excluded some classified equipment like electronic warfare and secure communication information conversion devices. of course, if he wanted the middle east special edition, he could have all these stripped-down devices, but the price would be considerably higher.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t foolish enough to buy the middle east special edition.


    with a swift signature, he approved these documents.


    ¡°when will these items be delivered?¡± tang rui asked after signing.


    ¡°the military vehicle chassis is readily available, and the manufacturer has them in stock. it should be delivered within a week at most. as for the field command vehicle, it¡¯s about the same. if we send someone to pick it up directly from the factory, we can have it by the end of this week,¡± lin chao answered.


    ¡°by the way, brother lin, when will the funds for the middle east be ready?¡±


    ¡°it should be within this week, but not all in usd. if you need, you can keep 20% in us dollars. if not, we can convert it all to our currency and, after deducting taxes, deposit it directly into the company¡¯s account.¡±


    us dollars? he didn¡¯t need them and had no use for them. after all, he had no plans to travel abroad unless he had enough confidence to take on the entire western world. otherwise, he would stay in china and focus on his development.


    ¡°i don¡¯t need us dollars. i won¡¯t need them until the time comes,¡± tang rui replied.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll let them know,¡± lin chao said before leaving his office.


    before tang rui could even pour a glass of water, his office door was knocked.


    ¡°come in.¡±


    a researcher entered, and for a moment, tang rui couldn¡¯t recall his name.


    ¡°is there something you need?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°president tang, the equipment for our laboratory has arrived. should we start the installation now?¡±


    ¡°equipment? what equipment?¡±


    ¡°most of the equipment for the materials laboratory has arrived. the stress corrosion machine, x-ray diffractometer, residual stress analyzer, emission spectroscopy analyzer, infrared carbon-sulfur analyzer, high-temperature creep and long-term strength testing machine¡­¡±


    the researcher listed numerous equipment names.


    it was only then that tang rui remembered the person¡¯s name. this individual was gao mo, a materials researcher whom he had hired for the materials laboratory.


    ¡°get a few people and move the equipment to the materials laboratory. 1¡¯11 come over to do the assembly later,¡± tang rui instructed.


    ¡°alright, president tang, i¡¯ll take care of it.¡±


    after gao mo left, tang rui went to the materials laboratory.


    a group of people had already moved the equipment in, and the outer packaging had been removed.


    ¡°get two mechanical engineers over here. we¡¯ll disassemble and reassemble these devices together,¡± tang rui said with a smile upon seeing the equipment. ¡°disassemble them?¡± the researchers were puzzled.


    ¡°yes, take them apart and put them back together. it¡¯s a good way to become familiar with the equipment.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    several researchers exchanged glances.


    familiarize themselves with the equipment this way? well, since tang rui was the boss, he could do as he pleased. they weren¡¯t concerned about whether disassembling and reassembling would affect the equipment¡¯s precision. after all, the equipment was purchased with tang rui¡¯s money. if something went wrong, it wouldn¡¯t be their responsibility.


    soon, they gathered around a piece of equipment and began disassembling it.


    tang rui had the others stop and began reassembling the equipment on his own.


    by now, even a fool could see what was going on.


    the boss was just itching to take things apart and put them back together. and so, they played this game of disassembling and reassembling equipment.


    as for whether this process would affect the equipment¡¯s accuracy, that was not something they needed to worry about. after all, the boss had purchased the equipment, and the boss had instructed them to do this.


    a few minutes later, tang rui had assembled one piece of equipment. with a flash of light, a system panel appeared.


    the other researchers couldn¡¯t see the system panel or the upgrade light.


    [item: high-temperature high-pressure slow strain rate stress corrosion testing machine]


    [experience: 0/1800]


    [origin points: 88.28]


    tang rui glanced at the system panel and saw that this piece of equipment had given him 8 origin points. not bad at all.


    ¡°alright, put it aside, and let¡¯s disassemble the next one.¡±


    ¡°okay, president tang.¡±


    and so, tang rui and his team continued their game of disassembling and reassembling equipment in the laboratory, playing until it was time to go home.


    when the last piece of equipment was reassembled, tang rui looked at the system panel and saw that he had accumulated 117.28 origin points. he was quite pleased with this progress.


    he now had over 100 origin points, which should be enough to comprehensively enhance the drones..

 Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Drone Upgrade

    chapter 72: drone upgrade


    translator: endlessfantasy translation  editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after dinner, tang rui turned on the video call and began chatting with li shuyao while exercising.


    ¡°i have something to attend to later. you can do your yoga practice on your own,¡± tang rui informed li shuyao, checking the time.


    ¡°hmm?¡± li shuyao appeared puzzled.


    usually, he would be quite attentive when she did her yoga routines, but today seemed different.


    was he no longer interested in her?


    or was he planning to go out and have fun because he was rich?


    ¡°then try not to stay up too late. late nights aren¡¯t good for your health,¡± tang rui advised li shuyao, to which she remained silent, her expression unchanged, as if she didn¡¯t take his words seriously.


    ¡°yes, 1¡¯11 aim to sleep before midnight,¡± she finally responded.


    tang rui thought for a moment. once he finished upgrading the drone, he intended to take it out for a test flight. he expected to be back before midnight.


    ¡°alright, then i¡¯ll hang up now.¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    the video call ended.


    tang rui proceeded to take a shower before bringing the drone out into the yard.


    why did he choose the yard for this?


    during the last upgrade, the drone¡¯s size had increased from just over a meter to over two meters.


    with this round of upgrades touching every aspect, it was clear that the drone would get even larger.


    he locked the door, then surveyed the yard to ensure that no one could see into it before returning to the drone.


    enhancements were in progress¡­ body structure, materials, radar, communication, navigation, flight control, engine ¨C over 100 attributes were rapidly being upgraded.


    a sudden swoosh!


    a dark golden light flickered.


    shadows enveloped the drone.


    tang rui realized he was obstructing the drone¡¯s expansion and quickly moved aside.


    in the following moment, the surrounding shadows solidified, revealing a completely new and larger drone.


    gulp!


    tang rui looked at the massive drone before him and swallowed hard.


    this reaction was due to the smart glasses having already calculated the enhanced drone¡¯s new dimensions.


    the drone now measured 9.25 meters in length, boasting a 12-meter wingspan, and standing 1.62 meters tall.


    thankfully, the yard was spacious enough or there would have been quite an issue.


    nevertheless, the drone¡¯s swept-back wings remained folded.


    unfurling them would mean the yard would never contain it.


    size aside, the drone¡¯s overall appearance hadn¡¯t changed much, except for a somewhat slimmer body.


    but in terms of structure, significant optimization had occurred.


    take the dps¡¯s air intake, for instance.


    when the drone was smaller, its air intake¡¯s stealth design was merely average.


    the dps¡¯s air intake, in contrast, was awe-inspiring.


    why was this the case?


    because its air intake could be positioned above or below the body.


    for vertical take-offs, landings, low altitude, and low-speed flights, the air intake was atop the body.


    during supersonic and hypersonic cruising with an afterburner, the air intake would be situated below.


    these two modes of air intake represented distinct flight states and drone conditions.


    aside from the alterations to the air intake, significant changes had been made to the variable-sweep wings.


    aside from the tilt angle data and central envelope, even the fusion of the swept wings and body underwent substantial alteration.


    previously, when the swept wings closed, one could still recognize them as wings.


    now, when they were folded back, they appeared seamlessly integrated with the body.


    the drone as a whole resembled a large wave rider, or in more precise terms, a hypersonic missile.


    alterations to the tail weren¡¯t as dramatic, though the vertical tail could now be horizontally lowered and merged with the wings.


    the most drastic change occurred at the engine at the tail. it had transitioned from a regular engine to a vectored thrust engine.


    this was the kind of engine capable of full 360-degree rotation, even allowing for vertical take-offs and landings.


    taking a couple of steps forward, tang rui examined the drone¡¯s system panel.


    [item: supersonic stealth reconnaissance drone +6]


    [experience: 3363/120000]


    [upgrades: body (special), avionics (special), engine (special), energy (special)]


    [attributes: material performance increased by 80%, electronic equipment performance increased by 80%, power output increased by 80%, range increased by 80%]


    [origin points: 21.28]


    this assortment of attributes was staggering.


    however, the consumption of origin points was equally astonishing, with nearly a hundred expended. yet, every bit was worthwhile.


    tang rui reached out and touched the surface of the drone¡¯s body.


    it felt smooth to the touch.


    it wasn¡¯t cold like metal; the body clearly consisted of high-performance composite materials.


    after reviewing the data on the system panel, he returned to his room and retrieved his laptop.


    the upgraded drone¡¯s control program exhibited heightened intelligence.


    he began by examining the drone¡¯s internal equipment descriptions and function lists in detail.


    synthetic aperture radar.


    active phased array radar.


    high-speed, high-power zoom-in combined targeting system.


    incredible. the electro-optical system was in full effect.


    apart from the body structure, the variable air intake was also a piece of cake.


    the most intriguing, however, was the environment-mimicking invisibility system.


    this function became active during subsonic flight.


    coupled with the drone¡¯s potent optical system, it was capable of rendering the drone optically invisible. he couldn¡¯t see it anymore.


    he continued reading.


    the engine had undergone significant improvements as well.


    sub-combustion/super-combustion/high-super-combustion, a three-state variable cycle engine.


    this was genuinely cutting-edge technology.


    upon glimpsing the engine system, tang rui immediately pulled up the engine¡¯s structural diagram. what an intricate structure.


    while he had previously upgraded the engine structure, it paled in comparison to the current design.


    the original engine could merely adjust bypass ratios.


    now, the drone was outfitted with a true variable cycle engine.


    leaving other details aside, these two engines alone could easily facilitate flight at mach 8.


    over half an hour passed.


    after a brief perusal of the system¡¯s functions and the newly integrated equipment, he found himself itching to put them to the test.


    but before that, one more device needed to be installed on the drone.


    he retrieved a covert case from his room.


    upon extracting the longbo lens, he began installation. how was he going to do this?


    he created an opening in the drone¡¯s body and inserted the lens.


    following that, he utilized his experience points to restore the body.


    soon, the installation of the longbo lens was complete.


    post-repair, the longbo lens transformed into a retracting mechanism.


    when not invisible, the lens would remain outside the body.


    however, the moment invisibility was required, the lens would retract into the body, rendering the drone invisible.


    lastly, he input the air defense identification code into the drone.


    with all this done, tang rui grabbed a tactical tablet and established contact with the air force airport¡¯s control tower.


    ¡°come in, tower.¡±


    ¡°this is the tower, go ahead..¡±

 Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Tower: Such Grievance is Unacceptable

    chapter 73: tower: such grievance is unacceptable


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°request takeoff permission.¡±


    ¡°takeoff¡­ who are you?¡±


    the tower was left bewildered.


    tonight, the planes on combat duty had already taken off.


    however, the control tower had not received any notice of the night patrol mission or a transfer request.


    where did the plane need to take off?


    he accessed the system. the aircraft model remained unknown, all other information was classified, and the identification code was correct. but the location¡­ where on earth was this?


    jiangbei district?


    was there even an airport in jiangbei district?


    ¡°wait a moment.¡±


    the tower relayed the information to the higher-ups for approval.


    it seemed like a joke.


    why would such an unknown classified aircraft model request takeoff from them?


    logically, shouldn¡¯t they be at a secret airport?


    but the issue was¡­ there was no problem with the other party¡¯s identification code.


    in his five years being an air traffic controller, he had never encountered such a situation.


    the information was reported, and when the higher-ups realized it was a classified model, they too hesitated to make a decision hastily.


    could it be a mistake?


    or perhaps there was a communication problem.


    unable to grant approval, they continued reporting.


    finally, the news reached the air force¡¯s command center, the highest authority of the force.


    no matter what kind of secret model it was, even if it was not mass-produced or pre-developed, as long as it was in the sky, the information had to be funneled through here.


    ¡°hmm? that kid got his drone fixed? he really can¡¯t stay idle, can he?


    ¡°however, it¡¯s good that they contacted the control tower this time instead of taking off on their own.¡±


    the people in the command center recognized tang rui. they were left astounded when they saw the scalpel in the air that day.


    needless to say, later on, when they helped america repair the plane, they learned a lot.


    the black swift was still parked in the military hangar.


    didn¡¯t tang rui want america anymore?


    of course, he did. but the issue was that their temporary maintenance personnel had caused significant damage to the aircraft¡¯s landing gear due to improper operation.


    the temporary workers had been let go, and the aircraft industry had already manufactured a replacement landing gear. it would be ready to fly once installed.


    ¡°you have approval. takeoff permission granted.¡±


    the chief on duty in the command center promptly gave the green light.


    very soon, the news reached the tower.


    upon receiving the approval, the control tower was dumbfounded once again.


    he thought it was a mistake.


    now it seemed¡­ this situation was far more complex than he had anticipated.


    ¡°this is the tower¡­ call¡­ what¡¯s your code name?¡±


    the tower pondered for a long time. when he realized that the other party hadn¡¯t even provided a code name while requesting takeoff, he found it unprofessional.


    on the other side, after tang rui received the tower¡¯s message, he too was momentarily stunned.


    code name?


    he genuinely didn¡¯t have one.


    ¡°codename fish pond.¡±


    tang rui casually supplied a code name.


    ¡°tower, copy that. please state your flight plan, fish pond.¡±


    ¡°tower, the flight path is from the current location to the light power company¡¯s airport. fish pond over,¡± tang rui thought for a moment and responded.


    light power company¡¯s airport?


    where was that airport?


    the control tower¡¯s headache intensified.


    ¡°understood, fish pond, you are cleared for takeoff.¡±


    ¡°roger, tower. takeoff.¡±


    tang rui increased the throttle and configured the drone into its vertical takeoff and landing mode.


    a nozzle opened on the belly of the plane, and the tail nozzle expelled exhaust flames vertically downward.


    whoosh!


    the drone shot up rapidly.


    tang rui, inexperienced with vertical takeoff and landing, had pushed the throttle too aggressively.


    fortunately, the flight control system automatically balanced the thrust. otherwise¡­


    in that instant, the drone could have somersaulted in mid-air.


    once it rose into the sky, tang rui quickly launched another drone into the air to join it.


    as he ascended to an altitude of 15,000 meters, tang rui switched on his autopilot.


    ¡°fish pond, are you 15,000 meters above jiangbei?¡±


    the tower had been keeping an eye on tang rui.


    when they saw the radar signal, they witnessed an aircraft shooting straight into the sky, rapidly reaching 15,000 meters.


    they were on the verge of shouting in panic.


    fortunately, tang rui ceased his ascent and didn¡¯t continue climbing.


    otherwise, they would have assumed he was launching a rocket.


    ¡°this is fish pond. it¡¯s me. is there a problem?¡±


    ¡°no problem.¡±


    at this point, tang rui wasn¡¯t interested in engaging with the tower.


    because at this moment, he was experiencing the imaging capabilities of the synthetic aperture radar.


    his smart glasses were already displaying the drone¡¯s perspective.


    as he lowered his gaze, he saw the brightly illuminated jin ling city.


    when he looked up, he spotted the stars in the sky and the satellites in earth¡¯s orbit.


    indeed, a satellite.


    this wasn¡¯t a joke.


    the enhanced electro-optical system could directly scan and track satellites in earth¡¯s orbit.


    he attempted to aim and lock onto one.


    it seemed genuinely possible.


    however, his immediate concern was not attacking a satellite but refueling quickly.


    the remaining fuel in the drone would suffice for just two more hours of flight.


    the problem was¡­ the previous drones were much smaller.


    the engine¡¯s fuel consumption was measured in grams, but this one burned liters per second.


    the remaining fuel wasn¡¯t enough for even a single afterburner use.


    as he had increased the throttle, it would run out completely soon.


    so, he needed to fly as efficiently as possible, perhaps having to prepare for a glide and landing.


    tang rui called senior brother zhang zhipeng and asked to refuel at his location.


    senior brother agreed readily.


    it was just refueling, nothing major.


    tang rui offered to pay, but senior brother declined, saying that taking money would be a slap in the face.


    he hung up the phone.


    glancing at the fuel tank parameters on the dashboard, tang rui couldn¡¯t help but cringe.


    he hoped senior brother zhang wouldn¡¯t regret it later.


    he manipulated the controls and steered the drone, gradually descending from high altitude toward the small airport.


    ¡°tower, this is fish pond.¡±


    ¡°tower speaking, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°requesting permission to land.¡±


    ¡°understood, but shouldn¡¯t you contact the control tower at the other airport? why are you calling me?¡±


    ¡°that airport doesn¡¯t have a control tower.¡±


    ii


    ii


    upon hearing this, the control tower felt an urge to smash their monitor.


    it was okay if they couldn¡¯t see the takeoff, but they couldn¡¯t even see the landing.


    they didn¡¯t even know where he was landing. why call then?


    were they being taken advantage of?


    as the control tower, this was an injustice they couldn¡¯t stand.


    ¡°control tower received, permission to land granted.¡±


    fine. they eventually caved in.


    who knew this would involve a secret unknown model aircraft, and to top it off, it was invisible.


    they were just a small control tower with no control over the situation.


    ¡°wilco, tower. initiating landing.¡±


    tang rui carefully guided the drone and gently touched down at the small airport.


    this landing had to be taken seriously, unlike the previous one. tang rui was fully focused.


    after all, the takeoff and landing of large drones were much more challenging than those of small ones.


    fortunately, the system had been strengthened and could execute automatic landings even without manual control.


    however, he didn¡¯t want to feel like a mere passenger.


    tang rui had some confidence in his skills, not least of all when he was attentive.


    he lowered the landing gear, reduced speed, and slightly raised the plane¡¯s nose.


    the rear wheels made contact with the ground.


    then, the front wheel touched down.


    deceleration, coasting, braking, and finally, it came to a complete halt.


    the landing process went remarkably smoothly.


    to say it wasn¡¯t eye-catching would be a lie.


    but, at the very least, there were no mistakes.


    after the drone came to a stop, some people, arranged by senior brother zhang, drove a small fuel truck onto the runway..

 Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Radar Signal Disappearance

    chapter 74: radar signal disappearance


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°master, looking at the design of this drone, it appears to be a classified model, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t glance around, and don¡¯t speak of it. let¡¯s pretend we know nothing and get on with refueling quickly.¡±


    ¡°master, where¡¯s the refueling port?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s¡­ right there.¡±


    ¡°i see it.¡±


    once they spotted the refueling port, the young man fetched a professional refueling gun and began refilling the drone.


    ¡°master, why did this drone come here to refuel?¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t ask too many questions. tonight, we¡¯re simply watching tv in the duty room, haven¡¯t left anywhere, and haven¡¯t refueled anything, got it?¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, i¡¯m just having a chat with you here. i won¡¯t know a thing once i leave.¡±


    ¡°remember what you just said.¡±


    the master and apprentice continued refueling the drone while chatting casually.


    after a while, the refueling vehicle displayed that there was no more fuel.


    ¡°master, we¡¯ve run out of fuel.¡±


    ¡°yes, i see it.¡±


    ¡°what should we do now?¡±


    ¡°go back and refuel, quickly.¡±


    the master and apprentice removed the refueling gun, hopped into the small refueling vehicle, and rushed back to replenish the fuel.


    a dozen minutes later, the small refueling vehicle returned and resumed refueling the drone.


    the master and apprentice stopped chatting and kept a close eye on the fuel gauge.


    earlier, their refueling vehicle had at least 1.7 tons of fuel.


    now, after refilling, there were 2 tons of fuel.


    according to their calculations, it should be more than enough.


    after all, fully fueling a j-10 fighter only required 3 tons of fuel.


    a drone couldn¡¯t possibly have a larger fuel tank than a fighter jet, right?


    however¡­


    they watched the fuel gauge steadily decrease, and there was no sign that it was reaching full on the drone¡¯s side.


    ¡°master, we¡¯re out of fuel again.¡±


    ¡°go back and top it up.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    as the master and apprentice headed back to refuel, tang rui stared at them with boredom.


    this was taking too long.


    the fuel capacity of that small refueling vehicle was pitifully insufficient.


    even after two rounds of refueling, the drone¡¯s fuel tank still wasn¡¯t completely full.


    a dozen minutes later, the small refueling vehicle returned again to continue refueling the drone.


    this time, after consuming nearly a ton of fuel, they finally managed to fill the drone¡¯s fuel tank.


    the apprentice quickly removed the refueling gun.


    the master also promptly drove the small refueling vehicle out of the area.


    ¡°fish pond calling the control tower.¡±


    ¡°control tower here, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°fish pond requests permission to take off.¡±


    ¡°permission granted for takeoff.¡±


    by now, the control tower had given up; you could do as you pleased. they couldn¡¯t see anything anyway.


    you had complete freedom.


    tang rui turned his head, spotted the two people waiting on the sidelines to watch the drone take off, and deliberately made a few control surface movements as a greeting before pushing the throttle.


    because someone was watching, he didn¡¯t opt for vertical takeoff and landing but used the runway.


    after taxiing for a hundred meters, he pulled the control stick, and the drone soared into the sky.


    once the drone vanished into the night sky, the master and apprentice returned to the small refueling vehicle and drove away.


    ¡°master, he just greeted us, didn¡¯t he?¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    ¡°master, so what do you think¡­¡±


    ¡°quiet down, stop bothering me.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    back in the duty room, the master still wore a serious expression, lost in thought.


    the apprentice glanced at him several times and couldn¡¯t resist asking, ¡°master, what¡¯s on your mind?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m thinking about how to account for this month¡¯s fuel consumption.¡±


    5,600 liters.


    4.5 tons of fuel.


    how could he balance the books without leaving a trace?


    ¡°calling the control tower.¡±


    ¡°control tower here, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°request to retract the longbo lens and enter stealth mode.¡±


    h h


    the control tower was growing weary; it wasn¡¯t even their responsibility. what if they retracted the longbo lens and had a collision?


    although the possibility was very low, it was still risky.


    ¡°control tower here, permission granted, please stand by.¡±


    the control tower had no choice but to report to the higher-ups.


    five minutes later.


    ¡°calling fish pond.¡±


    ¡°fish pond here, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°request approved. you can retract the longbo lens upon reaching the yellow sea airspace. remember to turn it on when returning.¡±


    ¡°fish pond here, understood. retract the longbo lens upon reaching the yellow sea airspace, and turn it on when returning.¡±


    tang rui glanced at the map and applied full throttle.


    at an altitude of 12,000 meters, the drone cruised at 2.1 mach, flying at supersonic speed.


    this speed and altitude left the ground radar stations along the way baffled.


    was this a j-20 night patrol?


    checking direction¡­


    it was headed straight for the land of the rising sun.


    when the drone flew out of the land and reached the airspace above the sea, the radars of several neighboring countries locked onto the drone.


    it was astonishing.


    a stealth aircraft equipped with the longbo lens, flying at supersonic speed.


    ¡°emergency combat readiness mission, take off immediately and head to the sea area.¡±


    ¡°but there were no flight missions scheduled for tonight.¡±


    ¡°the weilong from the west is coming.¡±


    ¡°what? weilong is coming, code eight in the west.¡±


    on the other side, the japanese officials were also startled.


    after all, the flight path was too straight, clearly heading in their direction.


    japan would have normally dispatched fighters and flexed its muscles in international waters when they saw an aircraft coming. but in the past two years, they couldn¡¯t afford it.


    their pilots, who flew either their own fighter jets or bought ones, had expensive maintenance costs.


    moreover, every time they launched, they were pulled into dogfights in international waters by us.


    if they lost, they felt embarrassed. if they won, it was even worse; we would come back the next day for more practice.


    it was just a legend.


    it wasn¡¯t real; it was just a legend.


    back in the day, after the new pilots finished their solo training, they were brought here for special training.


    when they won three consecutive rounds, they could go back, and someone else would come for special training.


    japanese pilots had been the training dummies for our new pilots.


    but in the last two years, they couldn¡¯t handle it anymore and they started playing dead.


    this also left the air force a little helpless. this was such a good training ground, but it was ruined by the previous group of people.


    they just didn¡¯t know how to use it carefully.


    but now it was different.


    it was ruined and couldn¡¯t be used anymore.


    tang rui kept an eye on the map and, as the drone reached the boundary of the yellow sea airspace and was about to enter international waters, retracted the longbo lens.


    shoop!


    the drone¡¯s radar signal disappeared.


    this situation made the japanese watchers feel a chill down their spines.


    from the flight path and the sudden disappearance of the signal, it was clear that the aircraft was headed towards them¡­ completely undisguised.


    they were practically telling them about their presence.


    the reason for retracting the longbo lens was to create a loophole for denial.


    on what basis could you say that our aircraft flew to your place?


    do you have any evidence?


    you said the radar signal suddenly disappeared?


    where did it disappear?


    it disappeared over our territory. what does that have to do with you? are you hallucinating because your father has been hitting you too hard lately and you¡¯ve lost your mind?


    tang rui didn¡¯t care about the japanese¡¯ intentions. after retracting the longbo lens, he climbed to an altitude of 25,000 meters and accelerated like crazy..

 Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: City-Level Directional Explosion

    chapter 75: city-level directional explosion


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    as the drone accelerated, its velocity exceeded mach 4 and was still increasing, but the rate of this speed increase was not as fast as before.


    at this moment, in front of tang rui, a system reminder appeared.


    he could activate the overdrive mode.


    seeing this prompt, he didn¡¯t hesitate and clicked to activate it directly.


    the next second, the drone¡¯s body structure changed.


    the entire front end moved upward, blocking the two air intakes on top.


    at the same time, below the front end of the drone, where the shockwave body was located, two air intakes appeared.


    subsonic air directly entered the engine¡¯s bypass ducts through these intakes, igniting without passing through the compressor turbine blades for compression.


    at this moment, the drone¡¯s speed continued to soar.


    mach 4.5.


    mach 5.


    mach 5.5.


    it only stopped accelerating at mach 6.2.


    it wasn¡¯t because the speed had reached its limit, but because the japanese peninsula was too small, and he couldn¡¯t continue flying.


    if he continued to accelerate forward, he would end up in american territory.


    so tang rui actively decelerated, letting the drone return to subsonic cruising mode.


    at this point, the drone had already reached the southeastern waters near tang rui¡¯s home.


    as for the fighter jets trying to intercept him, they were still hovering in the open sea around the yellow sea.


    tang rui lowered the drone¡¯s altitude, then activated the optical stealth mode.


    in subsonic cruising mode, the engine¡¯s exhaust nozzle did not emit a visible flame. even the heat was quickly dispersed by the passing air.


    as a result, thanks to optical invisibility, the camera couldn¡¯t capture it.


    with its radar invisibility, radar couldn¡¯t detect it.


    with its thermal signature dissipation, infrared couldn¡¯t detect it.


    the combination of these three stealth features made the drone disappear from the sky.


    tang rui flew the drone at an altitude of 2,000 meters.


    all of the drone¡¯s reconnaissance equipment was fully activated at this moment.


    terrain and topography, river courses, and animals and plants in the mountains and fields; at this moment, everything was displayed clearly in tang rui¡¯s eyes via his smart glasses.


    as long as he wished, what he saw would continue to zoom in.


    the clarity was even better than a professional camera with hundreds of thousands of lenses.


    ¡°celia, upload the scanning data to huawei cloud, open a separate storage space, and don¡¯t get detected.¡±


    tang rui ordered celia while looking at the constantly updating data in front of him.


    ¡°alright, uploading the data now.¡±


    the drone flew all the way.


    various data from below continuously collected and uploaded to cloud storage.


    an enhanced drone indeed; its scanning system could not only scan the ground but also penetrate it to scan underground pipelines and mineral deposits.


    although the scanning depth could only reach 200 meters underground, it was still quite precise within that range.


    but even so, japanese underground structures were nearly completely exposed to him.


    ¡°tower calling fish pond.¡±


    ¡°fish pond here, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°please report your current position.¡±


    tang rui heard the tower¡¯s inquiry and looked down at zhigong park and the nearby radio tower.


    ¡°reporting to the tower, the current location is in the southwestern part of the yellow sea.¡±


    ¡°tower acknowledges, please report the exact coordinates.¡±


    tang rui quickly opened the map, randomly selected a point in the southwestern part of the yellow sea, and checked the coordinates there.


    ¡°fish pond here, current coordinates are¡­¡±


    ¡°tower acknowledges, when do you plan to return?¡±


    ¡°estimated 2 more hours, currently conducting drone performance testing.¡±


    ¡°tower acknowledges, wish you a smooth mission.¡±


    ¡°fish pond here, thank you.¡±


    after saying that, tang rui didn¡¯t take it seriously. instead, he focused on observing the situation below.


    he truly didn¡¯t expect that the little day competitor had dug so much underground space beneath their own capital.


    the deepest part could reach 500 meters underground.


    the drone followed the underground paths, scanning along the way.


    the scanned underground areas increased steadily.


    a maze.


    not just one layer of underground space; there were up to 23 layers in some places.


    tang rui smirked.


    he controlled the drone to circle over the city in the sky.


    all reconnaissance systems were at maximum capacity.


    ¡°celia, generate a 3d model based on the scanning data.¡±


    ¡°alright, 3d modeling in progress.¡±


    in the vast network, there were always enormous data flows in exchange.


    and it was then that celia distributed the entire 3d modeling data in small packages across the network.


    unused computing power that consumed electricity but was idle was now mobilized to perform 3d modeling.


    for the entire computing network, this data exchange didn¡¯t attract any attention.


    and all aspects of the data were similar to usual.


    unless you analyzed them one by one, you couldn¡¯t spot the differences. but such detailed analysis was impossible. even if you combined all the supercomputers globally, it wouldn¡¯t be possible, save for quantum supercomputers, which were another level of sophistication.


    tang rui was also amazed as he watched the city¡¯s 3d model become more detailed and refined.


    this was an exceptionally detailed model.


    sidewalk markings on the ground, street corner store advertisements, underground cable lines, and sewer pipes buried below.


    at this moment, they all appeared in the three-dimensional city model before tang rui¡¯s eyes.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t help but wonder: if he took this city model data and found a group of demolition experts, they could easily plan targeted demolitions at various critical points in the city.


    place explosives in designated locations, and a push of the button¡­ and¡­


    boom!


    a spectacular city-level demolition would unfold.


    the more he thought about it, the more excited he became.


    but he could only think about it because he couldn¡¯t release this data, nor could he find demolition experts.


    however, the scanning data from the drone, once his larger drone was ready for deployment, he could use it to obtain valuable rewards.


    he circled for more than two hours.


    he had collected almost all the necessary data.


    however, the 3d city model was not yet complete, as the data volume increased as it progressed.


    but he wasn¡¯t in a hurry.


    after all, the scanning data had already been uploaded to cloud storage and could be retrieved for analysis at any time.


    he pulled the control stick and the drone adjusted its heading and began to return.


    it was late at night and he needed to get some sleep.


    the areas he hadn¡¯t scanned today could be scanned tomorrow; there was no rush.


    with japanese radar capabilities, they wouldn¡¯t be able to detect his drone.


    not only the japanese, but even if its daddy, the united states were involved, it still wouldn¡¯t work.


    ¡°calling the tower.¡±


    ¡°tower here, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°fish pond requests to return.¡±


    ¡°permission granted for return.¡±


    hearing tang rui¡¯s request to return, the tower was relieved.


    finally, he was coming back.


    who knew what he was doing in the yellow sea for over two hours.


    what could be so interesting in the nighttime ocean?


    was he looking for mermaids or something?


    crossing the sea¡­


    entering the boundary of the yellow sea¡­


    tang rui once again activated the longbo lens.


    in an instant, the ground radar once again detected the drone¡¯s signal.


    this made both countries go into a frenzy again.


    they had searched for over two hours and found nothing.


    now the drone was boldly reappearing.


    moreover, its flight path was no different from before.


    it was definitely a mockery.


    an absolute mockery.


    both countries¡¯ ground radar stations and air command centers resounded with exclamations and curses.


    but none of this affected tang rui¡¯s return.


    the drone, still cruising at mach 2.1, quickly entered inland.


    however, about 500 kilometers from jinling, tang rui once again activated the longbo lens.


    why activate it again?


    because there were idiots watching from above, and he didn¡¯t want these idiots to know his location..

 Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Flight Report

    chapter 76: flight report


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    at 1 am, tang rui put down the tools in his hands and sat on the ground to rest.


    after the drone landed, he quickly built a shed in the yard that spanned the wall to the balcony.


    he wanted to cover the entire courtyard.


    he had thought that this shed would be easy to set up, but he realized that it was quite troublesome.


    the courtyard was not big.


    after stopping the drone, there was not much space left.


    therefore, he could not have a pillar in the middle.


    for the next launch of the drone, the beam could not be installed on it.


    in the end, tang rui had no choice.


    he could only dismantle the mechanical arm in the basement and make a flip roof.


    although it was a little ugly, it was finally settled.


    he had already decided to move to another location after the company¡¯s drones were built.


    not only did he have to change his place of residence.


    even the entire company had to move.


    it would be best to get a piece of land around the city and build a laboratory building and a large assembly workshop.


    he could also build a few hangars and a runway.


    when that time came, whether it was taking off and landing drones or doing other things, it would be much more convenient.


    he went back to his room to take a shower and fell asleep.


    the next day.


    tang rui had been busy moving things all morning. he wanted to move all the equipment in the basement to the company. there were no longer any rooms at home.


    there was no place to assemble even the integrated platform for the fire truck drones.


    he might as well move everything to the company. he was the boss anyway. since no one could enter his own laboratory, nothing would be affected.


    in the afternoon, he ran to senior brother zhang, pulled the skynet drone away, and sent it directly to the police.


    it was too easy to teach the police how to operate the drone.


    tang rui asked celia to create a drone flight simulator based on the flight simulation.


    as long as he could operate the drone skillfully on the computer, then the actual operation would not be a problem.


    as for whether or not the police operators should get a drone driver¡¯s license, that was not something he should consider.


    he was just selling goods.


    it was like a 4s shop selling cars, not caring if the customer had a driver¡¯s license or not.


    at night, before he got off work, he returned to the company and prepared to set up the equipment that he had moved in the morning.


    in the end, he was stopped by lin chao the moment he entered.


    ¡°president tang, you¡¯re finally back,¡± lin chao said with a complicated expression.


    ¡°what¡¯s the matter, brother lin?¡±


    tang rui did not understand and looked at the other party in puzzlement.


    what was going on?


    he wasn¡¯t be in the office in the morning, and he had to go out to do something in the afternoon.


    if he needed him urgently, he could¡¯ve called.


    why did he have such an expression?


    ¡°let¡¯s talk in your office.¡±


    ¡°alright, just in time for a cup of tea.¡±


    he arrived at the office.


    tang rui brewed two cups of tea, then sat down and looked at lin chao.


    that meant¡­


    if you had something to say, then say it.


    ¡°i went to the military area in the morning.¡±


    ¡°yes, and then?¡±


    ¡°then, he was caught by the political commissar and brought to the office for half an hour of thinking.¡±


    ¡°what? brother lin, is there something wrong with your thinking?¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re the one with a problem with your thinking.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t be anxious. there¡¯s nothing wrong with your thinking. why is the political commissar looking for you?¡±


    ¡°tell me some things, especially about you.¡±


    ¡°about me?¡±


    ¡°nothing much. he just asked me to give you some thought and emphasize the issue of discipline.


    ¡°write this tonight and give it to me tomorrow. i¡¯ll send it to the military.¡±


    lin chao took out a stack of specially made papers from his handbag.


    ¡°flight report?¡±


    on the top of the paper, there were four big words, and below them were the words of a certain air force unit.


    tang rui was dumbfounded.


    ¡°brother lin, are you giving me this thing to write a flight report?¡±


    ¡°what do you think?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not an active air force pilot. why do 1 have to write a flight report?¡±


    ¡°then why did you drive the drone to the yellow sea?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m bored. can 1 go over and take a look?¡±


    ¡°yes, but you can¡¯t write that in the report. remember to think of a ¡®correct¡¯ reason.¡±


    ¡°must 1 write it?¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    ¡°can i not write it?¡±


    ¡°sure, but don¡¯t fly drones in the future.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll write it.¡±


    what could tang rui do? he could only compromise.


    however, he had never written about this before, and he didn¡¯t know how to write it.


    ¡°do you have a sample? i¡¯m not trying to plagiarize. at the very least, let me know how to write this thing.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ve long prepared it.¡±


    lin chao directly fished out a flight report and handed it to tang rui.


    tang rui took the flight report and read it carefully.


    how troublesome.


    the conversation with the tower had to be written.


    after the plane took off, the instrument parameters, flight attitude, and flight route had to be written.


    especially when it came to what he did when he was invisible, he had to write it all down.


    after reading the flight report, he leaned back on the sofa and stared at the ceiling speechlessly, feeling a little hopeless.


    lin chao almost laughed out loud when he saw tang rui¡¯s expression.


    he quickly took a sip of tea and suppressed his smile.


    he continued.


    ¡°the bureau chief also asked me to pass a message to you. don¡¯t think about taking off in private without activating the longbo lens. the detention room in the military region has been prepared.¡±


    tang rui rolled his eyes when he heard that.


    good heavens.


    soft or hard.


    however, thinking about it, it made sense. it was impossible for an active-duty pilot to take off in a fighter jet and fly out for a spin.


    he was an outsider, and naturally, he didn¡¯t have that much authority.


    moreover, they didn¡¯t stop him from flying.


    he could fly as long as he was willing to write an honest flight report.


    nevertheless, he still spent more than an hour completing the entire flight report.


    ¡°finally done.¡±


    after tang rui had celia organize the flight report, he looked at the time.


    it was almost seven o¡¯clock and was ready to go home.


    however, when he opened the office door, he found that none of the company¡¯s employees had left; they were all working overtime in the office.


    impressive! they were experienced in the trials of society, and they had a strong sense of work.


    ¡°everyone, it¡¯s time to go home. don¡¯t overwork yourselves; it¡¯s dinner time.


    also, the administration should note that today¡¯s overtime for everyone will be counted as 1.5 times their regular hours.¡±


    ¡°thank you, boss! you¡¯re generous!¡±


    ¡°boss, let me work for an additional two hours.¡±


    ¡°boss, just provide us dinner; 1 can continue working.¡±


    the employees chimed in enthusiastically.


    ¡°alright, when you need to work overtime in the future, please finish up now. get your things and head home.¡±


    tang rui dismissed everyone and then left the office himself..

 Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: There are Missiles. Really!

    chapter 77: there are missiles. really!


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the fitness session ended.


    after tang rui took a shower, he put on the subconscious learning machine and went to bed early.


    why did he sleep so early?


    this was because he had imported all the blueprints of the enhanced drones into the learning machine.


    he planned to thoroughly understand the design concept and structural performance of the drone tonight.


    through this, the company¡¯s drone could skip the internal design and start assembling directly.


    the night was silent.


    early the next morning, tang rui woke up at six o¡¯clock.


    the tohe first thing he did after waking up was not wash up, but instead, run to the yard, climb under the drone, and open the bottom cabin.


    ¡°this is inhumane.¡±


    looking at the missiles on the weapon hanger in the bottom cabin, his teeth ached.


    the night before, he had not paid attention to the weapon system, or rather, he had neglected it.


    however, after learning about the performance and structure of the drone last night, he realized that it was an inspection drone, not a reconnaissance drone. thus, he came over early in the morning to see if it was true.


    he opened the bottom and side cabins, and¡­ good heavens.


    a fully equipped weapon appeared in front of him.


    two hypersonic anti-ship missiles, four high-precision ground-to-ground missiles, and eight medium-range air-to-air missiles.


    as a scouting drone, this weapon configuration was a little too much.


    he had to close the lower and side cabins.


    tang rui returned to the room to wash up, then changed his clothes and went out to eat breakfast.


    it was not even 7:30, when he arrived at the formula.


    he sat on the chair in his office and pulled out the drone design.


    feng yuanxing and the others had spent more than a week doing preliminary planning and design of the drone¡¯s interior.


    however, there was still a long way to go before the internal design was completed.


    ¡°celia, create a 3d model based on this blueprint.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    with celia¡¯s massive computing power, the 3d model was quickly generated.


    tang rui looked at the drone model in front of him and began to think about where to modify it.


    he did not intend to modify the large drone produced by the company into a drone with an enhanced system.


    two identical drones.


    what was the point?


    not to mention, the drone¡¯s structure was complicated after the system was enhanced, and it was too difficult to manufacture.


    the body structure transformation technique was deleted.


    electro-optical integrated integrated display technology castrated.


    holographic optical simulation invisibility system, deleted.


    the three-state variable cycle engine was castrated and modified to a sub-combustion/super-combustion variable cycle engine.


    after a round of editing, tang rui re-integrated the functions and equipment of the drone, and then began to modify the blueprint.


    ¡°celia, record and create a model of the parts according to the blueprints i modified.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui leaned back in his chair, his eyes staring at the screen on the lens, his brain spinning rapidly.


    airplane design was a very troublesome matter. however, copying one was much easier.


    tang rui, however, was not just copying now.


    he even deleted the part that was more difficult to copy.


    thus, he¡¯d design the drone to simply fly.


    time flew by.


    at around nine o¡¯clock, there was a knock on the office door.


    knock knock knock¡­


    ¡°please come in.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he raised his head to look at the door.


    lin chao pushed the door open and walked in.


    ¡°you¡¯re real early today.¡±


    the moment lin chao arrived at the company, he saw tang rui¡¯s car, which made him very curious.


    what was going on today?


    he came over early in the morning.


    ¡°i went to bed early last night and woke up around six. if you had nothing to do, you should¡¯ve come over earlier.¡±


    ¡°i slept early. 1 don¡¯t even dare to stay up late anymore.¡±


    ¡°oh right, the flight report is done. brother lin, can you help me see if it¡¯s okay?¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he let celia print the flight report.


    ¡°alright, let me see.¡±


    lin chao was also very curious about what kind of flight report tang rui could write.


    in the end.


    after he finished reading it, he realized that he couldn¡¯t see it.


    the front was still alright.


    other than the flight data, he could also understand it.


    however, when it came to testing the engine, he was really dumbfounded.


    he knew every word.


    however, when these words were connected together and formed sentences, he could not understand them.


    but that wasn¡¯t important.


    the military also didn¡¯t want tang rui to really write a very beautiful flight farewell.


    what he wanted was attitude.


    for many things, attitude was very important, and ability was secondary.


    if he had the ability and the right attitude, then there would be no problem.


    even if there were some small problems.


    it was not a problem.


    ¡°it¡¯s not bad. 1¡¯11 send it over in the afternoon. by the way, the off-road command vehicle and vehicle platform you ordered are ready at beichi. they will be delivered today.¡±


    ¡°so fast?¡±


    ¡°who asked you to transfer money so quickly?¡±


    as expected, problems that could be solved with money were not problems.


    it would be sent to jinling by tomorrow.


    it was time to prepare the fire drones.


    ¡°alright, you do your thing. i¡¯m going out.¡±


    lin chao left after saying that.


    as soon as he left, the administrative personnel specialist came in.


    ¡°what is it?¡±


    ¡°boss, is our company on holiday? how many days are you on vacation?¡±


    it was only after hearing that question did tang rui discover that it was going to be 11 soon.


    logically speaking, he was prepared to give his employees a holiday, but there were many things to do next.


    fire-fighting drones had to be manufactured, and the vehicle platform had to be assembled. the design of the large drone could be completed today, and the final assembly would be carried out next.


    it could be said that there were many things to do.


    he would be very busy for the next month.


    ¡°triple overtime hours. ask them if they are willing to work overtime. if they really have something to do, they can also take a break. it¡¯s not mandatory,¡± tang rui thought for a moment and replied.


    he believed that most people would choose to work overtime under the temptation of triple the salary.


    as expected, after a round of counting, only two people needed to take a day off.


    everyone else chose to work overtime. overtime was no problem, as long as he paid.


    who would be willing to work overtime without paying?


    the production team was unwilling.


    ¡°since everyone is willing to work overtime, let¡¯s have everyone attend the meeting at 10 o¡¯clock.¡±


    ¡°yes, boss.¡±


    tang rui used this hour to copy the design of the drone.


    this blueprint showed that the exterior and internal equipment of the aircraft were complete. there was no blueprint for the engine at all.


    it was better for them not to know about the black technology of the variable circulation engine.


    because he wasn¡¯t planning to hide it.


    when the time came, the military would definitely keep it a secret.


    he knew too much, and surely, it was not a good thing for them.


    they arrived at the meeting room.


    tang rui began to assign tasks.


    ¡°i¡¯ve already perfected the design of the drone. when you go back later, you can understand it well.¡±


    the spare parts for the drones have also been delivered one after another, so our task during the 11th holiday is to assemble the drones.


    in addition, the company¡¯s external sales of the vehicle fire drone integrated platform also began production.


    this task was completed by researchers from the mechanical engineering laboratory and the materials laboratory.


    ¡°your mission is very simple, which is to create a fire drone.


    ¡°the blueprints have been sent to the company¡¯s database. take a look and then you can try to manufacture it.¡±


    tang rui simply arranged the mission and let everyone leave.


    this was the benefit of a one-man show.


    no one disagreed with him.


    he could do whatever he wanted..

 Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Assembling the Drone

    chapter 78: assembling the drone


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°tang rui, hope i¡¯m not disturbing you.¡±


    ¡°no, professor, 1 was just having tea and daydreaming.¡±


    in the afternoon, tang rui received a call from professor yu.


    this puzzled him because he hadn¡¯t done anything recently, nor had he caused any trouble.


    ¡°everything okay? are you currently researching variable cycle engines?¡± yu asked.


    ¡°yes, professor, how did you know?¡±


    ¡°well, some air force personnel contacted me, and they mentioned that your flight report included information about tests on variable cycle engines.¡±


    ¡°yes, that¡¯s right. 1 conducted the tests the night before yesterday, and so far, the results are promising.¡±


    ¡°could you tell me which specific part you¡¯re working on?¡±


    ¡°the variable bypass ratio has been successfully achieved. the transition between subsonic and supersonic phases still has some issues.¡±


    ¡°do you need any assistance with that?¡±


    he took the initiative to offer help. it wasn¡¯t like him, considering he wouldn¡¯t ask like this after that day.


    tang rui hesitated for a moment and asked, ¡°professor, do you think i need assistance?¡±


    ¡°whether you need help or not depends on what you want. if you plan to start an aircraft power manufacturing company and rely on this, then go ahead and work on it yourself. if you don¡¯t want that, and you encounter problems, you can ask for help,¡± professor yu replied with a smile.


    tang rui understood the message clearly. it was a straightforward message.


    no one was forcing him, and it wasn¡¯t about compelling him to share his technology. if he wanted independent intellectual property and planned to make money from it, then he should do it on his own without interference. if he didn¡¯t want to rely on it for income, he could make demands and set conditions.


    ¡°professor, it¡¯s quite challenging. the precision required for this variable cycle engine¡¯s manufacturing is very high. can you help me obtain a few five-axis machining centers and a ioo,ooo-ton integrated forging machine?¡±


    ¡°and several five-axis machining centers? do you want hand-cranked ones too? i¡¯ll have some pulled from the warehouse for you. as for the 100,000-ton integrated forging machine, tell me where you want it, and i¡¯ll build you a space launch base. then, you can produce and launch rockets,¡± professor yu responded without much enthusiasm.


    he asked you to make demands, and now you¡¯re just fooling around.


    even if you hadn¡¯t made any progress on this variable cycle engine yet, it seemed like he could actually fulfill your requests.


    ¡°hehe¡­ professor, can you also help me manufacture the turbine and blades?¡±


    ¡°sure, anything else?¡±


    ¡°no, the rest are minor issues that i can handle.¡±


    ¡°alright then, handle it yourself.¡±


    ¡°okay, i¡¯ll send the blueprints to your email later.¡±


    he hung up the phone, and tang rui had his assistant, celia, display the blueprints for the variable cycle engine.


    tang rui looked at the blueprints, took out a separate set of components, and sent them to professor yu¡¯s email.


    these were the most challenging parts to manufacture. with the current capabilities of the company, they wouldn¡¯t be able to do it unless they made a significant breakthrough.


    on the other side, after receiving the email, professor yu didn¡¯t even look at it. he stored the data on a secure portable hard drive and handed it over to the military personnel.


    the military personnel took the hard drive and went to a research institute in northeast china.


    tang rui was quite familiar with this place, and any military enthusiast would know it.


    it was the taihang engine institute, where the j-15 fighter¡¯s engines were developed and produced.


    after the researchers at the institute reviewed the data on the hard drive, they were baffled.


    firstly, the data was incomplete. the primary data provided was related to the turbine and blades, but there was no information on the engine casing or nozzle.


    secondly, the design in the data completely subverted their expectations.


    ¡°are we sure this data is correct?¡± one researcher asked.


    ¡°i guarantee it¡¯s correct. the data sent by the other party is genuine.¡±


    ¡°but this doesn¡¯t make sense. even for a variable cycle engine, having only three stages of compression is too few. our previous designs required at least five stages, and three stages won¡¯t meet the requirements.¡±


    ¡°what if we add a compressor in the intake duct?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s not feasible, even if we place the intake duct at the nose, the compression wouldn¡¯t be enough.¡±


    ¡°it is enough. for example, we could add a shock-cone structure at the nose and position the intake duct in the turbulent shock wave¡¯s location. that should be sufficient.¡±


    ¡°then it won¡¯t be stealthy. according to what you¡¯re saying, i should have four intake ducts, two subsonic and two supersonic, which would be even better.¡±


    the group of researchers argued while examining the data. no one could convince the others.


    ¡°let¡¯s not argue for now. look at these parameters. can we make it?¡±


    the director of the institute impatiently said.


    he had asked them to examine the data, not to argue with each other.


    ¡°we should be able to, but the precision requirements are a bit high, and the high-temperature performance requirements aren¡¯t very stringent.¡±


    ¡°then let¡¯s start by making two sets, and we¡¯ll figure it out later.¡±


    meanwhile, tang rui was unaware of these developments. even if he knew, he wouldn¡¯t care.


    after all, when he saw the structure of the variable cycle engine, he was also puzzled for a while. however, this kind of thing couldn¡¯t be understood just by looking at the turbine blades; one needed to consider the whole picture. if he laid out all the design drawings, they would understand why it was designed this way.


    in the following two days, equipment, components, supplies, and vehicles kept arriving at the company. fortunately, the original repair shop yard was spacious enough; otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t have been enough space to park all the vehicles.


    it wasn¡¯t until october 1st that the number of delivery vehicles began to decrease because most of the items had been delivered.


    originally, tang rui had planned to go out with li shuyao on october 1st, but with all these components arriving, he had no time for a date.


    he couldn¡¯t help it. assembling a large-scale drone was more exciting than a date.


    moreover, li shuyao didn¡¯t have her id card with her, so what was the point of going out?


    tang rui simply told li shuyao that he had to work overtime on october 1st.


    then he led a group of researchers and plunged into the makeshift assembly workshop to start assembling the drone.


    currently, everything was ready except for the engine.


    even if some components hadn¡¯t been delivered yet, it didn¡¯t affect the assembly process.


    ¡°steady, a bit forward.¡±


    in the temporary assembly workshop, everyone was wearing basic dust-proof suits and working. the gantry crane lifted the aircraft frame, and the people below began assembling it.


    tang rui used a laser rangefinder to measure the distances and directed the others.


    everyone was assembling an aircraft for the first time. designing an aircraft was their expertise, but when it came to assembly, they were inexperienced.


    ¡°take it slow, let me see how to do this.¡±


    after saying this, tang rui immediately had celia simulate the assembly process in 3d based on the assembly drawings.


    he needed to understand it first..

 Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Not Going Back Tonight

    chapter 79: not going back tonight


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    a day passed swiftly.


    everyone had been occupied throughout the day; apart from lunch, they remained productive.


    tang rui was the most industrious among them. while others assisted, he was the main contributor to the assembly work.


    when they returned home in the evening, tang rui retrieved the fascia gun to relax his entire body, especially his tight waist. a full day of bending over had left him exhausted.


    ¡°i won¡¯t be working out today; i¡¯m feeling a bit tired,¡± tang rui weakly told li shuyao while lying on the sofa as she sent a video.


    ¡°why are you so tired?¡± li shuyao asked, puzzled.


    ¡°i had no choice. 1 had to assemble the drone. 1 was busy from morning to night without a break.¡±


    ¡°alright, then rest well.¡±


    li shuyao didn¡¯t say more and started moving and then went for a run.


    tang rui lay on the sofa, massaging himself with the fascia gun while watching her on his phone. however, his attention wasn¡¯t on the phone; instead, he was contemplating how to improve the speed of drone assembly, even with celia¡¯s assistance. he felt he had been quite inefficient today, doing a lot of unnecessary work.


    ¡°why don¡¯t 1 use the learning console to study the entire assembly process tonight?¡± he pondered.


    the rest of the time was spent learning and selling, which felt like a waste.


    ¡°is that okay?¡± li shuyao asked.


    ¡°alright¡­ ah¡­ what did you say?¡±


    tang rui was lost in thought and didn¡¯t hear li shuyao¡¯s question clearly.


    li shuyao, who had finished her run, looked at tang rui¡¯s absentmindedness and took a few deep breaths.


    am i not attractive anymore?


    something was amiss.


    two days ago, he said he was busy and couldn¡¯t practice yoga with her. then, he claimed that no. 11 company was working overtime and couldn¡¯t go on a date. now, he didn¡¯t even accompany her to the gym and seemed distracted while watching her run.


    ¡°i mentioned that 1 want to visit your company tomorrow. is that alright?¡±


    ¡°sure, but i won¡¯t have much time to spend with you. don¡¯t blame me if you get bored.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s not your fault. you¡¯ve been working hard all day. rest early. 1¡¯11 go shower.¡± ¡°aren¡¯t you doing yoga?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll skip it today.¡±


    after li shuyao finished speaking, she hung up.


    tang rui pursed his lips. he felt like he might have said something wrong, but he couldn¡¯t pinpoint the issue.


    he didn¡¯t dwell on it.


    he got up from the sofa and prepared to take a shower. before sleeping, he transferred the steps and instructions for drone assembly to the learning console and learned them while dreaming.


    the night was quiet.


    the next day, tang rui sent li shuyao the company¡¯s address before heading to work.


    why didn¡¯t he pick her up? she didn¡¯t mention it, and her house wasn¡¯t on his way. it made sense.


    it wasn¡¯t that tang rui lacked emotional intelligence; his mind was preoccupied with drone assembly, leaving little room for other thoughts.


    li shuyao received tang rui¡¯s message while having breakfast and didn¡¯t mind his not picking her up.


    upon arriving at the company, tang rui put on a dust-proof suit and entered the assembly workshop. he assessed the components on the floor and the partially assembled drone frame from yesterday, thinking about how to proceed today.


    after some time, everyone arrived, and work commenced.


    ¡°pass me the sensor.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t install the equipment yet; thread the cable first.¡±


    ¡°we need to reserve space over there.¡±


    tang rui directed the team efficiently.


    initially, no one saw an issue with his instructions; after all, he¡¯d led them this way yesterday. but soon, they realized something was different¡ªtoday¡¯s progress was remarkably smooth, with minimal errors.


    li shuyao visited the company that day, witnessing tang rui¡¯s commanding presence in the assembly workshop.


    men were often deemed most attractive when they were deeply focused, and tang rui was no exception. his natural handsomeness was elevated by his intense concentration.


    ¡°president tang, someone is here to see you.¡±


    ¡°hmm?¡±


    tang rui, engrossed in drone assembly, looked towards the entrance.


    ¡°oh, it¡¯s you. i¡¯m busy right now. if you¡¯re bored, you can use the computer in my office.¡±


    ¡°no need. can i watch here?¡±


    ¡°of course, i¡¯ll get you a dust-proof suit.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    li shuyao quickly suited up and joined the assembly workshop. tang rui continued working as if she wasn¡¯t there, directing the team with precision.


    at noon, tang rui suddenly noticed li shuyao was missing.


    he returned to his office.


    there, he found a table overflowing with dishes; li shuyao had ordered an extravagant meal from a restaurant.


    ¡°where did you order all this?¡± tang rui asked, puzzled, surveying the feast of dishes arranged in porcelain plates.


    ¡°at the restaurant; 1 had it delivered.¡±


    tang rui was surprised; this spread likely cost a substantial amount.


    originally, they were all having simple lunch boxes. yet, li shuyao had treated everyone to a lavish meal.


    tang rui called everyone in to share the feast, while li shuyao and he retreated to his office to eat.


    the dishes were the same, but li shuyao had thoughtfully arranged a smaller portion for them.


    ¡°i¡¯m sorry for not being able to spend time with you and for making you spend money,¡± tang rui said apologetically.


    ¡°it¡¯s alright. they¡¯ve been working hard, and you¡¯re leading them. this is compensation for their overtime,¡± li shuyao replied.


    ¡°i didn¡¯t make them work for free; i¡¯ve paid them overtime.¡±


    ¡°alright, you¡¯re not a heartless boss.¡±


    they continued their meal and conversation, the atmosphere becoming more harmonious. tang rui had anticipated li shuyao being upset, but she seemed perfectly content.


    after lunch and a short break, tang rui led the team to resume work. progress was swift, and by day¡¯s end, the entire drone was taking shape.


    tang rui estimated that at this rate, they would complete the drone assembly in no more than ten days. he was highly satisfied with the pace.


    after wrapping up work for the night, tang rui and li shuyao dined at a local restaurant.


    ¡°i went shopping yesterday and bought you two sets of clothes,¡± li shuyao mentioned.


    ¡°thank you. i haven¡¯t had a chance to get you a gift yet, but i¡¯ll make it up to you,¡± tang rui replied.


    li shuyao sensed something different in tang rui today.


    ¡°can i visit your house tomorrow?¡± she asked.


    ¡°sure, but i¡¯ll be busy working. if you don¡¯t mind, you can accompany me, but there won¡¯t be much free time,¡± tang rui replied.


    ¡°that¡¯s fine. i understand you¡¯re busy,¡± li shuyao said.


    after dinner, tang rui settled the bill, and li shuyao sent a message to her mother: ¡°i won¡¯t be coming home tonight..¡±

 Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: The Middle East Needed an Instructor

    chapter 80: the middle east needed an instructor


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    when tang rui got up the next morning, li shuyao was still sleeping.


    ¡°i¡¯m going to work,¡± tang rui announced.


    li shuyao turned over in a daze and ignored him.


    tang rui finished his morning routine, changed his clothes, picked up the white shirt from the ground, threw it into the washing machine, and then headed out.


    amid his journey¡­


    he drove while lost in thought.


    however, there was nothing to hide.


    that white shirt was really eye-catching.


    soon after, tang rui arrived at the company.


    as soon as he entered, he resumed assembling the drones.


    in the blink of an eye, a day had passed.


    when tang rui returned home that night, he found li shuyao waiting for him on the sofa.


    ¡°you¡¯re back. wash your hands and eat. i¡¯ve prepared dinner.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not hungry.¡±


    ¡°hmm?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m really upset right now.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t say anything more. he simply carried li shuyao upstairs.


    the following period saw tang rui occupied with work during the day and night.


    his body was starting to show signs of fatigue.


    he had already made up his mind to complete the order for the integrated platform for the vehicle fire-fighting drones as soon as the drones were ready.


    this order would not only bring in money but also earn him hundreds of origin points.


    with those points, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about a shortage anymore.


    he could then invest in a body-strengthening machine to improve his physical fitness.


    on one particular day, tang rui was testing the nearly assembled drone.


    ¡°president tang, the engine parts have arrived,¡± lin chao announced from the door.


    ¡°great,¡± tang rui replied.


    tang rui stepped out of the assembly shop and entered his office.


    two individuals were waiting for him there.


    ¡°mr. tang rui, please confirm the supplies and then sign for them,¡± one of them requested.


    ¡°okay, where are they?¡±


    ¡°please follow me.¡±


    as they reached the courtyard outside, a military heavy truck was parked at the entrance.


    several large boxes were placed beside it.


    tang rui opened one of the boxes and inspected its contents.


    they were all engine parts, including the casing, turbine, and blades.


    the engine was delivered in pieces because the blueprints he provided were incomplete and divided into three parts.


    ¡°the items are in good condition. where should i sign?¡± tang rui asked after examining them thoroughly.


    ¡°please sign here.¡±


    the individual presented a tablet computer and activated the face recognition function, allowing tang rui to sign under the camera.


    once he completed the signing, the individuals departed.


    ¡°men, carry these items inside,¡± tang rui directed his team.


    the drone was nearly assembled, with only the engine installation and exterior painting remaining. the internal components were already in place.


    it had been a fast process.


    starting from national day, only eleven days had passed.


    ¡°president tang, cetc contacted me to inquire about the status of our equipment delivery,¡± lin chao interrupted tang rui as he was about to start engine installation.


    ¡°when are they expecting us to send it? weren¡¯t we given six months to fulfill the order? it hasn¡¯t even been a month yet, and they¡¯re requesting delivery?¡± tang rui inquired with surprise.


    ¡°they aren¡¯t asking for our equipment. the cetc is sending a batch of equipment to the middle east next week. they wanted to know if we¡¯ve completed their order so they can send it with their shipment. if we haven¡¯t, they¡¯ll wait for two months and send it in the next batch,¡± lin chao explained.


    ¡°i see,¡± tang rui said, understanding the situation.


    he decided to send this batch of orders to the middle east first since they were willing to pay promptly.


    they were running on a tight schedule, and any delays could be detrimental.


    the fire-fighting drones were also ready.


    tang rui, accompanied by flight designers, began assembling the large drones.


    meanwhile, a few personnel in the machinery and materials laboratory were assembling the fire drones.


    they weren¡¯t equipped to handle the high-end large drones, so they helped with the lower-end fire drones instead.


    they had already completed the production of all the fire drones three days ago.


    next, they only needed to attach the launch platform to the vehicles and install the simulation system to complete the vehicle platform.


    they would be able to assemble 40 sets of vehicle platforms within five days, just in time for the cetc upcoming shipment.


    ¡°alright, contact cetc. our equipment can be sent over before next week,¡± tang rui instructed lin chao.


    ¡°understood, 1¡¯11 contact them right away.¡±


    lin chao left to make the call.


    back in the assembly shop.


    ¡°continue checking the equipment and sensors, and send me the data tonight,¡± tang rui instructed his team.


    afterward, he returned to assembling the vehicle fire drone integrated platform.


    ¡°do you need our assistance, boss?¡± one of his team members asked.


    ¡°no, you guys can focus on other tasks,¡± tang rui replied. he was determined to maximize his origin points, and he didn¡¯t need any help with this particular task.


    ¡°alright, just let us know if you need anything.¡±


    with that, tang rui sent the team members away, closed the door, and resumed his work.


    assembling the vehicle platform was monotonous and not particularly enjoyable, but the origin points he gained were well worth it.


    he could accumulate over 100 points per day, regardless of how tedious the work was.


    when he finished assembling the final vehicle platform and saw 757.28 points on the system panel, he felt that all his efforts had paid off.


    now, he didn¡¯t need to worry about the remaining tasks.


    lin chao would take care of everything, so tang rui could focus on assembling the drone.


    only the engine assembly remained.


    given its precision requirements, tang rui chose to do it himself.


    with the assistance of a mechanical arm, it took him three days to complete the engine assembly.


    just as he was preparing to conduct the test flight, lin chao rushed over to find him.


    ¡°president tang, the middle east has requested that we send an instructor,¡± lin chao informed him.


    ¡°an instructor?¡± tang rui was surprised.


    did they really need an instructor for a fire-fighting drone?


    ¡°yes, the middle east is offering additional subsidies, but they insist on us sending someone to provide guidance,¡± lin chao explained.


    whoever had the moolah was always in the right.


    tang rui thought for a moment, pondering who to send from his team.


    ¡°old feng, come with me,¡± he finally decided..

 Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Stealing a Beam and Swapping a Pillar

    chapter 81: stealing a beam and swapping a pillar


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the two of them arrived at the office.


    tang rui poured a cup of tea for feng yuanxing and then sat opposite him.


    ¡°old feng, don¡¯t be nervous; we¡¯re just chatting,¡± tang rui reassured him, seeing that feng yuanxing was a little restless.


    ¡°i¡¯m sorry, president tang,¡± feng yuanxing hurriedly replied.


    ¡°it¡¯s okay. 1 just wanted to ask you, is your family under a lot of financial pressure?¡±


    ¡°fortunately, president tang took us in. otherwise, the family would have been in trouble, to be honest,¡± feng yuanxing admitted.


    feng yuanxing was still very grateful to tang rui. ordinary people wouldn¡¯t dare to accept him.


    ¡°it¡¯s okay. it¡¯ll get better and better in the future. 1 know your skill level; you¡¯re better than them. in the future, when the company develops, it will definitely give you more responsibilities. by the way, our company recently had a business deal with the middle east, you know, right?¡±


    ¡°i know.¡±


    ¡°yes, it¡¯s like this. you know what¡¯s going on with the middle east. i sold them the equipment and gave them a learning system, but they still asked us to send someone over to train them.¡± when tang rui said this, he looked at feng yuanxing.


    he had to force others to go on a business trip, let alone go abroad. what if they were in trouble? if he had something to do at home and could not leave her, wouldn¡¯t that make things difficult for her?


    ¡°president tang, give me a chance. let me go. the middle east is famous for being forthright. 1 want to earn more and improve my family¡¯s conditions,¡± feng yuanxing immediately replied as if he was begging him.


    ¡°then 1¡¯11 have to trouble you to make the trip. the middle east will give you a training fee of $100,000. the company doesn¡¯t want it; it¡¯s all yours. in addition to this training fee, they will also give you a subsidy of $500 a day. you don¡¯t have to worry about your living environment. everything will be arranged over there. just treat it as a vacation, and you¡¯ll be back in a month or so,¡± tang rui offered.


    tang rui did not lack that bit of money, and there was no need to squeeze it from his employees. the training fee was given to feng yuanxing as a reward for his business trip.


    ¡°thank you, president tang. this money really solved my urgent need,¡± feng yuanxing said excitedly.


    $100,000 was not a small sum of money. they worked overseas for only a few hundred thousand yuan in three years, and it was in a place like africa that was in chaos. he had only gone to the middle east, and he had earned so much money. he must be excited.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll give you two days off. arrange your family matters and leave the day after tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°okay, president tang. i¡¯ll go pack my things first.¡±


    ¡°alright, go ahead.¡±


    after feng yuanxing left, tang rui went to look for lin chao again and asked him to help contact the china electric power department. feng yuanxing¡¯s various documents and arrangements for his arrival had to be done in advance.


    at night, tang rui returned home and personally made a laptop. it was similar to the three-proof laptop he had made before, but the other parts were not strengthened. only the communication device was strengthened. with this laptop, even if feng yuanxing encountered any problems, he would be able to contact him in time. it had a powerful satellite communication function to ensure that feng yuanxing would not lose contact due to signal problems.


    as for more, he could not do it. he couldn¡¯t possibly arrange a media for old feng, right? if that happened, he really wouldn¡¯t be able to come back.


    two days later, feng yuanxing took the laptop tang rui gave him, dragged his luggage, and took the plane to the middle east. tang rui saw him off. tang rui continued to assemble the drones. after a simple ground test, the engine was installed on the drone.


    crack!


    the instant tang rui closed the engine¡¯s bottom maintenance hatch cover, a faint blue light flashed.


    [item: supersonic stealth drone with hidden dangers]


    [experience: 0/8500]


    [origin points: 877.28]


    hmm? hidden dangers? seeing the prefixing on the system panel, tang rui was a little speechless. the equipment had been checked. there was no problem. the design was also copied, so there couldn¡¯t be any problems. the only problem was¡­ it should be in the final assembly. when he assembled it, where did he not do it well?


    forget it. he didn¡¯t care. now, if he wanted to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth inspection of the entire drone, it would be more troublesome than reassembling it. he could just pull it out and test it on the track. when he had enough experience points, he could level it up once.


    ¡°brother lin, can you help me find a secret place to test the drone on the ground?¡± tang rui found lin chao and asked him to help find a testing ground.


    ¡°small problem. do you have any special requirements for the venue?¡± lin chao did not think much of it. the military district had nothing but plenty of venues.


    ¡°there are no special requirements. a cement floor will do. if the venue is a little bigger, that would be even better.¡±


    ¡°sure, i¡¯ll give you the news tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°by the way, brother lin, with our company¡¯s qualifications, can we apply for explosives?¡± tang rui thought of something and opened his mouth to ask again.


    ¡°explosives? what explosives?¡±


    ¡°the kind used for missiles.¡±


    ¡°this¡­ you need to apply. how much do you need? what is its use?¡±


    ¡°manufacturing missiles.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll make a report and give it a try.¡±


    lin chao also did not expect that tang rui actually needed explosives and even wanted to make missiles. this kid was getting bolder and bolder.


    the next day, lin chao told tang rui that the venue had been found; it was the recruit training camp. this year¡¯s recruits had yet to enlist, so the training camp was empty. this place could train 5,000 recruits at a time. the venue was definitely big enough. as for the explosives, the higher-ups hadn¡¯t approved them yet. they told him to wait for news. tang rui was not surprised by this either. it would be weird if explosives were so easy to apply for. he was not in a hurry.


    ¡°remove the wings and drag the drone into the car,¡± tang rui arranged for the personnel to begin dismantling and loading the drones.


    after working for a long time, the drones were brought to the training camp, and they even prepared a large warehouse for them to use as a hangar.


    ¡°next, you will conduct ground tests on the drones here. whether it¡¯s the steering wheel, the engine, or the aviators, all of them need to be thoroughly tested. don¡¯t stop the engine. let the drone run on the field for at least ten hours a day,¡± tang rui instructed everyone.


    there was only one purpose: allowing the drone to accumulate experience and upgrade as soon as possible. otherwise, with the hidden dangers, he did not dare to let the drone fly. if it crashed¡­ that would be an absolute disaster.


    after assigning tasks to the employees, tang rui returned to the company and continued to assemble the drones.


    nominally, the parts he ordered were two sets of drone parts and even half a set of maintenance parts. therefore, he had enough spare parts to assemble another drone. however, he did not want to assemble the drone. instead, he used this name to put the drone in his hand on the surface. as for how to operate it, that would be too simple.


    he dismantled the drone at home and shipped it to the company. he would assemble a little every day and finish it in a week. so what if he was fast? can¡¯t you just get used to it?


    when the time came, he would use this drone and throw the extra parts into the sea. no one would be able to find them.


    in the blink of an eye, more than a week passed. tang rui also completed the plan to steal the beam and replace the pillar. the drone at home had already been washed clean and placed on the surface.


    at the same time, after using the drone in the training ground for the past few days, he had enough experience points. after tang rui upgraded it, the ¡®hidden danger¡¯ precondition on the system panel completely disappeared.


    since there were no more problems, of course, they had to test it out. tang rui directly contacted the air force and applied for the drone test flight airspace. this had to be applied for because it was a test flight, the airspace below the application could not be a city. it had to be in an uninhabited area..

 Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Flight Test of the Drone

    chapter 82: flight test of the drone


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfa


    three days later, recruit training ground.


    tang rui and lin chao stood at the entrance of the training camp, preparing to welcome the higher-ups.


    a private company also had a superior?


    if it was a normal private company, there wouldn¡¯t be any higher-ups. they just had to abide by the rules and regulations.


    however, the military industry was different.


    even if it was private, it¡¯d be limited.


    for example, you could produce bullets, but it was not something that could be produced as much as you wanted.


    needless to say, what tang rui manufactured was a super supersonic stealth scouting and attacking drone, this kind of big ldlling weapon.


    perhaps in many people¡¯s minds, drones were all cheap things.


    even large drones were not worth much and were not considered top-notch equipment.


    this was indeed a fundamentally flawed idea was.


    not to mention this kind of black technology drone made by tang rui.


    even if it did not have supersonic cruising ability, its close combat ability was trash, and its bomb payload was less than 1.5 tons.


    the us sold 30 of them to india for 3 billion dollars.


    on average, it was too million dollars per aircraft.


    although this price was caused by many factors, you had to admit that high-end drones were still very expensive.


    ¡°don¡¯t be distracted. he¡¯s here.¡±


    lin chao said to the distracted tang rui. he came back to his senses.


    tang rui looked at coster who was heading toward them and hurriedly tidied up his clothes, rousing his spirits.


    coster stopped.


    the first to get out of the car was a chief of the air force with a golden star on his shoulder.


    next were a few professors from the military research institute, all of whom were at least level four.


    a group of seven or eight people got out of the car.


    ¡°hello, chief,¡± lin chao saluted and said loudly.


    ¡°hello, little lin, right?¡±


    the bureau chief returned the greeting and said.


    ¡°yes, chief.¡±


    ¡°alright, this handsome young man is student tang rui, right?¡±


    the bureau chief looked at tang rui and said with a smile.


    ¡°hello, chief. i¡¯m tang rui. just call me little tang.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t be nervous. i¡¯ve heard of your name like thunder. i just happened to have the opportunity this time, so i came over to take a look.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m young and insensible. i¡¯ve made the chiefs worry.¡±


    ¡°we can¡¯t wait to have a few more people like you who make us worry.¡±


    after an exchange of a few polite words, everyone came to the hangar and looked at the two drones on the field.


    at first sight of the drone, only one word was uttered: beautiful.


    appearance was combat power.


    this was definitely true for the air force.


    ¡°lil tang, why is one of your drones above and the other below?¡± a professor asked.


    ¡°these two are both verification planes. 1 wanted to see which of the two air intakes was better, so i got one each,¡± tang rui said casually.


    after the professors heard this, they only had one feeling, and that was that he was rich.


    when their research institute encountered such design problems, they would at most create a model and use it to simulate.


    it was impossible to build two real prototypes.


    how much money would he have to spend?


    ¡°how much does this one cost?¡±


    a professor asked curiously.


    ¡°i forgot. 1 think 1 spent a total of 183 million.¡±


    tang rui really didn¡¯t remember. he only remembered the total price, how much the individual equipment cost, and how much a drone cost. he just took a look and didn¡¯t take it to heart.


    the professor smacked his lips and said nothing.


    ¡°lil tang, what are the performance parameters of this drone?¡±


    the bureau chief walked around the drone and asked him.


    ¡°theoretically, the maximum velocity is mach 8, the maximum altitude is 35,000 meters, the maximum cruising range is 12000 kilometers, the maximum take-off weight is 12.5 tons, the maximum bomb load is 3.5 tons, and the fuel load is 4.5 tons,¡± tang rui said simply.


    however, he felt that the drone that had not been strengthened by the system panel could only fly at mach 6.5-6.8 at most.


    on the other hand, the drone that he had enhanced would definitely have no problem flying at mach 8. he could even try flying at mach 10.


    ¡°really?¡±


    when the bureau chief heard this, his eyes widened.


    as a high-ranking military officer, he knew the performance of the air force¡¯s equipment too well.


    just these parameters that tang rui casually popped out really had the suspicion of bragging.


    moreover, he was bragging very loudly.


    ¡°when can we test it?¡±


    ¡°right now.¡±


    ¡°then let¡¯s try it with a real knife and gun.¡±


    the bureau chief was a little impatient.


    if the performance of these two drones was really the same as the parameters that tang rui said.


    that was simply¡­


    it didn¡¯t even need to be the same.


    as long as it could reach two-thirds or even half of its performance, it would be great news.


    not to mention the variable cycle engine that they had been paying attention to before.


    tang rui nodded after listening, sat in front of the computer screen, and began to operate the drone.


    engine warm-up.


    system self-check.


    after doing all this, he turned on the communication system and began to call the tower.


    ¡°good day, tower, this is fish pond.¡±


    ¡°tower to fish pond. please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°fish pond requesting take off.¡±


    ¡°you are permitted to take off.¡±


    tang rui pushed the throttle, put down the brakes, and gripped the control stick tightly.


    the two drones began to glide at the same time.


    that¡¯s right.


    there were two drones.


    tang rui controlled one, and the system automatically followed the other.


    it was equivalent to a fully automatic wingman.


    everyone present widened their eyes in surprise when they saw this scene, especially the military experts.


    they were more aware of the complexity of this than anyone else, because the military was currently organizing scientific research forces to tackle the technical problems of unmanned wingmen.


    unexpectedly, they actually saw this kind of technique here, from tang rui.


    however, they didn¡¯t say anything.


    after all, the real technical difficulty of an unmanned wingman was not the take-off of two planes, but how to achieve trajectory synchronization in flight.


    after the two drones sided for more than a hundred meters, they raised their heads at the same time and soared into the sky.


    tang rui tapped on the keyboard.


    he put away the landing gear of the drone and opened the longbo lens.


    ¡°tower to fish pond.¡±


    ¡°go ahead, tower.¡±


    ¡°the radar has captured your signal. next, please increase your flight altitude to 15000 and fly along the flight route to the test flight area.¡±


    ¡°increasing altitude, fish pond out.¡±


    the drone controlled by tang rui rose up obediently and then flew according to the route planned in advance.


    ten minutes later, the two drones arrived at the test flight airspace.


    there was a mountain range below them. no one lived there. the only place with people was the radar station on the top of the mountain.


    next, he could control the drone to his heart s content and fly in this test flight airspace.


    as long as one didn¡¯t fly out of it, one could fly however he wanted, even he you wanted to crash.


    ¡°lil tang, do you know how to maneuver?¡±


    the bureau chief asked when he saw that the drone had reached the test flight area.


    ¡°i know a little,¡± tang rui said modestly.


    ¡°alright, then let¡¯s do some simple flight movements first to test the performance of the drone.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui pulled the control stick and began to put the drone into a roll.


    the bureau chief standing behind tang rui looked at his operation and nodded in satisfaction..

 Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Feng Yuanxings Request for Help

    chapter 83: feng yuanxing¡¯s request for help


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°xiao tang, judging by your performance, did you undergo specialized training?¡± the leader asked.


    ¡°yes, when 1 used to play with model aircraft, i practiced specifically for it, and later, i spent a long time playing flight simulators on the computer,¡± tang rui immediately replied.


    ¡°do you want to become a pilot?¡±


    ¡°well¡­ 1 did consider it initially, but 1 didn¡¯t pass the physical exam. now, 1 don¡¯t really mind anymore; being able to fly drones is good enough.¡±


    tang rui wasn¡¯t nearsighted, nor did he have any physical scars; it was purely his weak constitution that didn¡¯t meet the standards.


    after hearing this, the leader simply smiled and didn¡¯t say anything.


    tang rui didn¡¯t say anything more either.


    he continued to manipulate the joystick, performing consecutive rolls.


    rolling was never easy.


    a slight movement of the joystick, and the plane would roll over.


    that¡¯s in the game, in a situation where you don¡¯t consider gravity and aerodynamics, a slight joystick movement, and the plane flips over.


    in real flight, when you move the control stick to roll, the nose of the aircraft goes down.


    the more rolls you perform, the further the nose goes down.


    eventually, the aircraft becomes an invincible spinning wheel, heading straight for the ground.


    to maintain a level flight while rolling, you must first pitch the nose up by 15-20 degrees before rolling and then manipulate the control stick.


    that¡¯s just for a single roll.


    if it¡¯s consecutive rolls while maintaining straight flight, the operation becomes even more complicated; you need to control three control surfaces simultaneously.


    is there enough skill?


    how is the technical level?


    someone with knowledge can tell at a glance.


    after completing consecutive rolls, tang rui pulled up the joystick again, raising the altitude.


    from an altitude of 10,000 meters, he performed a leaf-falling maneuver.


    he had already turned off the flight control assistance system.


    if he didn¡¯t turn off this system, the drone would automatically correct itself when it entered a stall, which would defeat the purpose of performing a leaf-falling maneuver.


    for fighter jets without vector engines, performing a leaf-falling maneuver is challenging.


    for example, the leaf-falling maneuver of the f-7 fighter would crash directly to the ground.


    however, for drones equipped with vector engines, performing a leaf-falling maneuver was effortless.


    you could perform it in any way you wanted and correcting it was straightforward.


    it didn¡¯t require coordinating control surfaces; you could simply adjust the engine¡¯s direction and apply thrust.


    tang rui¡¯s flashy maneuvers made the leader standing behind him eager to try.


    after all, he had transitioned from being a fighter pilot to a management position; his technical skills were still top-notch, it was just his physical condition that couldn¡¯t handle it anymore.


    operating drones didn¡¯t require physical fitness; having the skills was enough.


    even the leader was tempted to play around a bit.


    after all, with vector engines, you could perform a lot of acrobatics.


    however, the group of professors nearby wasn¡¯t paying attention to tang rui¡¯s maneuvers; they had been monitoring the flight data of the accompanying drone the whole time.


    according to the display on the computer screen, the accompanying drone had always stayed to the right rear.


    even if the distance sometimes increased slightly, it would quickly adjust.


    during tang rui¡¯s maneuvers, the accompanying drone followed along, but not identically.


    at the very least, when tang rui performed a leaf-falling maneuver, the accompanying drone didn¡¯t follow suit.


    what did that mean?


    it meant that the following drone¡¯s flight control system was already quite sophisticated and not a simple, mindless follow system.


    the internal logic was perfect, meeting the requirements of a military program.


    half an hour later, the two drones, under tang rui¡¯s control, landed smoothly.


    the first test flight was a complete success.


    all data was normal.


    all functions were normal.


    no problems had been detected so far.


    next, there would be more tests, even stress tests.


    the first test couldn¡¯t cover everything because the fuel allowance was only enough for half an hour.


    ¡°not bad, very good. 1 hope you continue to work hard to develop even better drones. when this drone test flight is over, i will report to the higher-ups and make sure they purchase a few. remember to give me a discount when the time comes,¡± the leader said with a smile as he was leaving, showing his confidence in the drone.


    of course, anyone with eyes could see that this drone was exceptional.


    those professors even wanted to take one of the drones with them, but the leader stopped them.


    itwas just a joke.


    could they really take one? what would that even accomplish?


    in the afternoon, while tang rui was controlling the drone and having fun in the test area, he suddenly received a message from the control tower.


    ¡°control tower calling fish pond.¡±


    ¡°fish pond here, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°please check the tactical tablet; there¡¯s a notification message on it.¡±


    a message on the tactical tablet? tang rui was surprised because he had hardly ever used that device and it had been collecting dust in his bag.


    but to his surprise, there was indeed a new message.


    the message was concise: after submitting the morning assessment report, it had attracted the attention of the air force. the drone¡¯s classification had been upgraded to top secret, and it needed to be transferred to ma¡¯an airfield.


    he could either control the drone to fly there and then join them, or he could let the drone return, and military vehicles would come to pick up the drone and him, taking them to ma¡¯an airfield.


    ma¡¯an airfield? tang rui knew this military airfield; it had been relocated from the original dai jiaocang airfield to ma¡¯an street in the liuhe district.


    it wasn¡¯t too far or too close to his home.


    by car, it would take a little over forty minutes to get there. that would be okay.


    tang rui returned to the computer, contacted the control tower again, and stated that he chose to let the drone fly directly.


    after all, he had to go there one way or another.


    it was more troublesome to disassemble and transport the drone back and forth.


    under the control tower¡¯s guidance, the drone landed on the runway at ma¡¯an airfield.


    after the taxi was completed, ground personnel arrived promptly.


    to be honest, among all the flights tang rui had done with drones, this was the first time he had ground personnel assist him after landing.


    this made him feel a bit unaccustomed.


    after the drone was towed into the hangar by the ground personnel, he closed his laptop and began to pack up.


    soon, a military bus with army plates arrived at their location.


    tang rui and his company¡¯s team got on the bus and headed to ma¡¯an airfield.


    over the next few days, they conducted tests on the drone at ma¡¯an airfield.


    even though tang rui knew that the drone was perfectly fine, all the required tests had to be completed.


    on the seventh day of testing, ground personnel arrived at the hangar with missiles because today¡¯s task was a live-fire test.


    ¡°lin, why have you been staring at me the whole time?¡± tang rui noticed that lin chao was acting strangely today, always watching him.


    ¡°of course, you¡¯re carrying missiles today. there¡¯s an actual warhead inside; if you drop it in the wrong place, the consequences¡­¡±


    ¡°lin, what are you thinking? how could i possibly drop it in the wrong place? this is satellite-guided, you know.¡±


    ¡°what if? you can do whatever you want usually, but today, i have to watch you.¡±


    ¡°alright, alright, watch me then.¡±


    tang rui felt speechless.


    trust between people, huh?


    it was just a live-fire launch, not a big deal.


    ¡°control tower calling fish pond¡­¡±


    ¡°control tower, fish pond here. is there a problem? why did you interrupt the call?¡±


    ¡°just wait for a moment; something came up on my end.¡±


    after saying that, tang rui minimized the operating system and opened communication software.


    he interrupted the call because he had suddenly received a distress message from feng yuanxing..

 Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Buzzing in the Head

    chapter 84: buzzing in the head


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the middle east.


    in a border city.


    feng yuanxing and a group of soldiers were hiding in the underground parking lot of a building.


    occasionally, explosions could be heard outside.


    the ground would occasionally shake.


    ¡°president tang, hurry up and reply.¡±


    feng yuanxing sat in the car with his laptop on his lap, waiting for tang rui¡¯s reply.


    his legs kept shaking. he was nervous. he was afraid.


    all sorts of negative emotions were corroding his soul.


    ¡°what happened?¡±


    on the communication window, tang rui¡¯s reply appeared.


    ¡°boss, i¡¯m hiding in the underground parking lot of a shopping mall. houthi soldiers are outside,¡± feng yuanxing immediately replied.


    ¡°is there a problem? you can just hide. they won¡¯t do anything to you.¡±


    seeing the message sent by tang rui, feng yuanxing¡¯s face was full of a bitter smile.


    under normal circumstances, he was not afraid.


    as long as he hid in the building, houthi soldiers wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything to him.


    but the problem was¡­ this was not a normal situation. he was not alone. there were many middle eastern-like soldiers around him.


    these soldiers were his students. when houthi called. they were teaching.


    then, these people dragged him directly to the car platform and hid in the underground parking lot of the mall.


    even if he wanted to escape, he couldn¡¯t.


    these students did not allow him to leave at all.


    ¡°why didn¡¯t those soldiers let you go?¡± tang rui asked doubtfully.


    ¡°they said that if the higher-ups gave a death order for them to fight, they would let me drive the vehicle platform out and control the drone to attack the enemy.¡±


    feng yuanxing replied with a bitter smile.


    tang rui was speechless.


    what the f*ck?!


    no wonder the full tank battalion was disarmed by houthi infantry.


    with this kind of quality of soldiers, how could they fight with hammers?


    ¡°go and call their commander over. i¡¯ll talk to him.¡±


    tang rui was a little angry. what a lunatic. what does your war have to do with us?


    feng yuanxing was a company employee, not a mercenary.


    ¡°president tang, their superior is not here.¡±


    ¡°not here? when the war was going on, the commander wasn¡¯t there?¡±


    ¡°yes, three days ago, their chief was involved in international futures and went bankrupt.¡±


    ¡°then go and communicate with their superiors.¡±


    ¡°that¡­ their superior was in a car accident yesterday and was still in the hospital.¡±


    ¡°what about the person in charge? where is the highest leader?¡±


    ¡°the higher-ups here were killed by houthi drones this morning.¡±


    seeing these messages sent by feng yuanxing, tang rui¡¯s head buzzed.


    good heavens. old feng, you¡¯re good.


    the middle east is too rich to go bankrupt, so you¡¯re prepared to destroy the country, right?


    ¡°what¡¯s the situation on your side now? has the houthi army occupied the city?¡±


    tang rui scratched his head and asked speechlessly.


    ¡°not yet. the houthi army was blown up by the middle east¡¯s air force and missile force.


    the small group of houthi soldiers that had entered the city were fighting with the bodyguards of the rich men.


    in addition, the two sides were throwing missiles at each other. it was unknown what they were bombing.


    feng yuanxing couldn¡¯t explain it clearly.


    after all, the news he received was all from the radio and not first-hand news.


    it might even be an error message.


    ¡°alright, i understand. wait for my news.¡±


    after tang rui sent the message, he picked up the satellite phone.


    ¡°hello, chief. i¡¯m tang rui. it¡¯s like this, an employee of our company¡­¡±


    he briefly explained feng yuanxing¡¯s current situation and the middle east¡¯s situation.


    he wanted to ask if the country had any people there who could get feng yuanxing out.


    ¡°give me a few minutes. i¡¯ll understand the situation.¡±


    after listening to tang rui¡¯s report, the bureau chief said in a deep voice.


    ¡°alright, thank you, chief.¡±


    a few minutes later, a message came from the phone.


    the current situation on the middle east¡¯s side was more complicated. the attack on the middle east by the houthis armed forces was not organized or premeditated. it was completely sudden.


    even the upper echelons of the houthi armed forces were a little confused.


    the reason why this situation had occurred.


    the main reason was that the houthi armed drone had killed the commander on the other side.


    after hearing the good news, he was shocked.


    a small leader of the houthi armed forces wanted to try to fight a wave and take advantage of it to get some firearms.


    however, for some reason¡­ after the commander was lulled, the entire command system was in chaos. it was as if there were no officers below.


    after the houthi armed forces attacked, they chased away the army.


    by the time the middle east reacted, a small group of houthi militants had already charged into the city.


    fortunately, the middle east was rich.


    the missiles were thrown everywhere, blocking the large group of people who wanted to follow behind.


    the two sides were currently engaged in a chaotic battle outside the city.


    the middle east relied on its advantage in weapons, using the air force to fight the army, using missiles to fight individual soldiers, and forcefully using money to suppress the houthi armed forces.


    therefore, there was no way to save him now.


    it was even more chaotic outside the city than inside.


    even if they found him, they wouldn¡¯t be able to pick him up.


    ¡°alright, sorry to trouble you, chief.¡±


    he hung up the phone.


    tang rui sighed.


    what could he do? he couldn¡¯t save feng yuanxing even if he was half a world away.


    ¡°old feng, the situation on your side is still fine.


    if you encounter any houthi soldiers, fire a missile. with 40 sets of missiles, without a regiment of soldiers, don¡¯t even think about charging into your place.¡±


    tang rui could only say this.


    this was not a consolation. after all, with so many missiles in feng yuanxing¡¯s hands, without sufficient troops and heavy firepower, they really could not charge in.


    ¡°okay, president tang, 1 understand. i hope it¡¯s okay.¡±


    feng yuanxing sent the message.


    he asked someone to drive a car platform to the entrance of the underground garage.


    the launch system had been activated.


    as long as they saw someone, they could shoot directly.


    time passed slowly.


    in the blink of an eye, more than an hour passed.


    tang rui did not test fly either and was not in the mood at all.


    he had been keeping in touch with feng yuanxing. every few minutes, he would send him a message to ask about the situation.


    ¡°president tang, 1 might not be able to go back.


    houthi tanks had entered the city, and the bodyguards of the rich probably couldn¡¯t hold on any longer.


    in less than an hour, the tanks will be able to push to my side¡­¡±


    at that moment, tang rui suddenly received feng yuanxing¡¯s message. after reading the message, he was so angry that he almost smashed his computer.


    what a rubbish army.


    what a waste of a pile of good weapons.


    if he had so much equipment, he would have sent the houthi equipment to meet god long ago.


    tang rui sat in front of the computer, not knowing how to reply.


    comforting him?


    wasn¡¯t that just bluffing?


    he said that she would help him take care of his wife and children?


    it was too cruel.


    they were too far away. even if he controlled the drone to fly over, he wouldn¡¯t be able to¡­ wait, that didn¡¯t seem to be the case.


    ¡°wait for my news.¡±


    after tang rui sent a message, he immediately picked up the satellite phone.


    ¡°chief, houthi tanks have entered the city. feng yuanxing¡¯s life could be threatened at any time.


    ¡°i want to put the live ammunition test on the middle east¡¯s side and conduct actual shooting. i¡¯m asking for your approval.¡±


    ¡°wait a moment.¡±


    after hanging up the phone, the bureau chief looked at everyone in the meeting room..

 Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Free Live Ammunition Test

    chapter 85: free live ammunition test


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°there¡¯s a special situation now. tang rui wants to change the location of the live ammunition test to the middle east. what do you think?¡±


    everyone in the meeting room was stunned when they heard that.


    what they were discussing in the meeting was the drone manufactured by tang rui.


    because the military had a top-secret plan. it was called the loyal wingman project.


    perhaps many people had heard of this plan, but no one had seen what kind of drone this so-called ¡°loyal wingman¡± was.


    according to the military¡¯s original plan, he wanted to give the fifth-generation fighter, the j-20, a few drones as wingmen. the newly modified two-seater j-20 was changed specifically for this plan.


    however, the problem was that this plan did not go very smoothly. the wingman did not meet the requirements.


    one of the most crucial problems was the problem of following the flight. for example, two drones as wingmen had to follow the j-20.


    if the j-20 maneuvered during the flight, would the drone follow?


    the drone did not follow.


    the j-20 made an s maneuver and turned around. the drone was still flying forward foolishly.


    alright. do as he was told. then, the problem came.


    different models, different flight envelopes, and different aero structures.


    the same maneuver, due to various differences, had different effects.


    if the j-20 made a few maneuvers in a row, the drone¡¯s wingman would follow suit and stall.


    this was no joke.


    and now, they suddenly discovered that this supersonic stealth scouting and attacking drone that tang rui made was very suitable for the loyal wingman plan.


    stealth performance was not a problem. it would not expose the target and drag down the j-20.


    there was no problem with the engine power. it could completely keep up with the supersonic cruise of the j-20.


    the bomb load, range, maximum altitude, and other parameters were all fine.


    even the most important thing, flying, was not a problem at all.


    in the end, tang rui wanted to play tricks.


    he even went to the middle east to shoot with live ammunition, wouldn¡¯t that be a joke?


    ¡°i don¡¯t agree. if something happens to the drone over there and it¡¯s discovered or shot down, our plan will be put on hold.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right. the loyal wingman plan is one of the most important plans for our air force in the next phase. we can¡¯t lose the big one because of the small one.¡±


    ¡°i think we can give it a try. after all, they¡¯re a private company.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s not safe. it¡¯s better not to get involved.¡±


    many big shots in the conference room expressed their opinions one after another.


    most people did not agree with tang rui¡¯s risky behavior because it was not worth it.


    after listening to everyone¡¯s opinions, the bureau chief nodded and said, ¡°i just want to say one thing. if a drone that can even cause problems when fighting a houthi weapon is qualified to be a loyal wingman?¡±


    five minutes later, tang rui received a new notification on his tactical tablet.


    deepred corporation¡¯s drones were allowed to carry out live ammunition shooting.


    it was just this piece of news, nothing else. he understood.


    tang rui jumped up excitedly.


    the bureau chief was really awesome. he actually agreed to such a ridiculous request.


    at the end of this message, there was a hint that told him to communicate with the locals before the shooting.


    communicate with the locals?


    how was he supposed to communicate?


    should 1 contact the middle easterners and tell them that i¡¯m going to their house to help them fight?


    it was impossible.


    wasn¡¯t this a slap to thier faces?


    if they couldn¡¯t communicate through formal channels, what should they do?


    since the higher-ups had given him a hint.


    there had to be an explanation.


    middle easterner?


    yes.


    prince salim.


    this was the only high-ranking member of middle east delegation that he knew.


    although there were more princes on the middle east¡¯s side, salim should be¡­


    there were more princes.


    ¡°comrade tang rui, may i ask what ammunition do you want to mount?¡±


    at this moment, someone from the airport ground service ran over and asked him what ammunition he needed.


    what else was there to say? make it big.


    ¡°leader, do you have any fuel-air explosives?¡±


    tang rui asked expectantly.


    ¡°no, i don¡¯t.¡±


    the logistics supervisor replied speechlessly.


    ¡°then switch to precision-guided missiles.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    it was a no-nonsense affair. the people from the ground service department quickly pushed the ammunition out and hung it in the built-in magazine of the drone according to the actual combat requirements.


    at the same time, the fuel truck drove over and refilled the two drones.


    previously, he had only increased it by half. now, he had to fill it all up.


    taking advantage of this time, tang rui gave prince salim a call.


    ¡°hello prince salim, i am tang rui from deepred corporation.¡±


    ¡°hello, my friend. what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s one thing. my employee is trapped by the houthi armed forces, and his life is in danger.


    1 want to arrange for a stealth drone to go over and eliminate the houthis there, so¡­¡±


    ¡°really? friend, if you can really do it, you can name the price.¡±


    ¡°no, i didn¡¯t solve it. it was the secret troops sent by his highness who took care of houthi armed forces and rescued my employees, right?¡±


    ¡°all, right, right, right. that¡¯s right. what should i do? should i send out the air force?¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s no need. 1 want to know if you have enough a-300 long-range rocket launchers from our country.¡±


    ¡°yes, i can mobilize ten sets now. if you give me some time, 1 can mobilize twenty.¡±


    ¡°ten sets are enough. i hope your highness can bring out these ten sets of a-300 rocket launchers and send them to warm up. then, wait for my news.¡±


    ¡°no problem. i¡¯ll get someone to do it now and wait for your news, my friend.¡±


    he hung up the phone.


    tang rui sat in front of the laptop and sent a message to feng yuanxing.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, i¡¯ve got it all arranged. listen to my instructions later.¡±


    after sending the message, he adjusted the screen to the drone operating system interface.


    ¡°ammo loaded.¡±


    ¡°fueling complete.¡±


    ¡°runway cleared.¡±


    the ground crew sent news that everything was ready before take-off.


    ¡°fish pond to tower.¡±


    ¡°tower here. please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°fish pond requesting take off.¡±


    ¡°you are permitted to take off.¡±


    tang rui gunned the throttle, put down the brakes, and let the drone glide on the runway.


    a hundred meters later.


    two fully loaded drones ascended into the sky.


    closing the longbo lens.


    the signals of the two drones disappeared from the radar.


    climbing.


    he continued to climb.


    the drone only changed to level flight when it reached an altitude of 22000 meters.


    on the other side, after feng yuanxing saw the message sent by tang rui, he was dumbfounded.


    president tang, stop fooling around at a time like this.


    how could you command them from tens of thousands of kilometers?


    micro-control?


    1 don¡¯t have a machine gun position here. 1 don¡¯t have the advantage. there was really no need.


    boom!


    the sound of gunfire could be heard from outside.


    the tank was only three streets away from them..

 Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: A-300 Rocket Launcher, Anchored Elements

    chapter 86: a-300 rocket launcher, anchored elements


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    altitude: over 20,000 meters.


    at this point, it was time to kick things into high gear. tang rui narrowed his eyes and pushed the throttle forward with his left hand. he pushed the throttle all the way in, and in an instant, the drone¡¯s engines unleashed a mighty surge of power.


    mach 1.5.


    mach 2.2.


    mach 3.1.


    mach 4.


    once the speed reached mach 4, the air entering the intake had reached the engine¡¯s required supercharging speed.


    the outer bypass doors swung open, and the supercharger turbine ceased spinning. the engine transitioned from subsonic to supersonic combustion, and the acceleration continued.


    mach 4.5.


    mach 5.2.


    mach 6.


    as both drones reached a speed of mach 6, the difference in engines became apparent. the one with system-enhanced control continued to accelerate aggressively, while the other, lacking the enhancement, began to lose acceleration, albeit still gaining speed, but not as rapidly.


    tang rui glanced at the data on his screen and promptly severed the dual-drone synchronization system. he maintained the ascent and acceleration of the drone with system-enhanced control, while the other drone, after reaching mach 6.5, maintained that speed and headed toward its destination.


    at an altitude of 45,000 meters, the air had become exceedingly thin. however, the drone continued to accelerate, reaching an impressive speed of mach 7.2.


    it was at this moment that the air ahead of the drone seemed to form an impenetrable wall. the shockwave body structure played a pivotal role here. high-pressure air flowed beneath the drone¡¯s nose, creating turbulent shockwaves in the intake, causing the air entering the intake to exceed the speed of sound.


    in that very instant, the supercharger, high-speed turbine, and low-speed turbine within the engine came to a halt. supersonic airflow rushed directly into the combustion chamber, propelling the expanding flames out of the tail nozzle.


    boom!


    instantly, two 7-8 meter-long flames trailed from the tail, signaling the ignition of the hypersonic combustion mode.


    the drone went wild with acceleration once more.


    mach 7.5.


    mach 8.1.


    mach 8.8.


    accelerate! accelerate! accelerate!


    through the synthetic aperture radar, tang rui, looking downward, could now see the curvature of the earth. thanks to the drone¡¯s speed, he could actually witness the earth¡¯s slow rotation, a truly marvelous sensation. however, it wasn¡¯t the time for sightseeing. he cast a glance at the instrument data.


    the drone¡¯s speed had now reached a staggering mach 9.6.


    upon reaching this threshold, tang rui dared not push it further. should the drone¡¯s speed surpass mach 10, it would enter the blackout zone, which was not a heat shield. once within the blackout zone, all electronic signals would be severed. tang rui couldn¡¯t be certain whether the system-enhanced communication capabilities would bypass the blackout zone. if not, he would lose contact with the drone, which would be problematic. so, caution was the better part of valor.


    the current speed was more than sufficient.


    twenty minutes later, tang rui began a gradual descent in both flight speed and altitude. he activated the electro-optical system, and instantly, the ground situation appeared before him. the screen was dotted with red indicators.


    he started searching for tanks, focusing his targeting efforts on them.


    the red indicators diminished in number.


    tang rui then shifted his gaze to the city blocks. he pinpointed the tank closest to where feng yuanxing was located.


    ¡°boss, the tanks have arrived, and 1 can already hear the gunshots from houthi soldiers. when i die, please help bring my ashes back to my country,¡± feng yuanxing began writing farewell messages once again.


    ¡°old feng, immediately take control of the vehicle platform at the entrance of the underground parking lot and launch the cruise missiles. after you launch them, you don¡¯t have to worry about anything else¡ªjust do it quickly.¡±


    upon receiving tang rui¡¯s message, feng yuanxing hesitated for a moment. could cruise missiles really take out tanks? he doubted it. five kilograms of explosives wouldn¡¯t even dent a tank¡¯s external armor; at best, it would create some smoke, which would be completely ineffective.


    but after some contemplation, feng yuanxing decided to follow tang rui¡¯s instructions. he hoped that by complying with the boss¡¯s orders, he would receive some compensation for his family.


    whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡­


    under feng yuanxing¡¯s control, the cruise missiles were launched.


    ¡°celia, open the back door and take control of the cruise missile¡¯s control system.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    the cruise missile, under tang rui¡¯s control, rapidly departed from the underground parking lot. this situation also caught the attention of the houthi armed soldiers about a hundred meters away.


    the tank immediately accelerated toward the underground parking lot.


    tang rui observed this and pressed the button to open the missile bay. a precise surface-to-surface missile was launched.


    the missile bay closed a second later.


    the radar signal flashed and disappeared again.


    a few seconds later.


    the missile hit the tank with precision, wiping out the tank and the surrounding houthi militia. within a hundred meters, windows shattered simultaneously.


    feng yuanxing, hidden underground, felt his head buzzing from the explosion.


    ¡°old feng, i¡¯ve taken care of the tank. now, lead those soldiers to bring ail the vehicle platforms up to the surface and launch all the cruise missiles.¡±


    ¡°boss, they won¡¯t come out.¡±


    ¡°then launch them from the exit of the underground parking lot.¡±


    ¡°they agree to that.¡±


    tang rui had celia take control of all the launched cruise missiles and started scanning the ground. first, he eliminated the houthis inside the city, and then the ones outside.


    with the drone¡¯s scanning capabilities, no one could hide, even if they were in rooms or underground bunkers. nothing could escape its surveillance.


    ¡°annihilation mode, first group, go.¡±


    under the guidance of the drone¡¯s data link, 36 cruise missiles rapidly approached the enemy.


    as a series of explosions resounded, 213 enemies within the city were eliminated.


    at this point, there were only 39 enemies left in the city, but they were spread out, so the first wave of strikes didn¡¯t target them.


    with continuous launches of cruise missiles, the number of missiles in the city¡¯s airspace grew.


    tang rui allocated more than twenty cruise missiles to take care of the remaining 39 enemies before starting to scan and eliminate targets outside the city.


    ¡°boss, all the cruise missiles have been launched.¡±


    ¡°understood. relax, all the enemies within the city have been taken care of.¡±


    after sending the message, tang rui didn¡¯t pay any more attention to it. he picked up a satellite phone and called prince salim.


    ¡°prince salim, are you ready on your end?¡±


    ¡°everything is prepared. the launch preheating is complete, but we don¡¯t know the target¡¯s location.¡±


    ¡°activate the beidou navigation, open the data interface, and leave the rest to me.¡±


    ¡°alright, my friend.¡±


    prince salim responded without hesitation, much like a coal mine boss. for professional matters, leave them to the professionals and don¡¯t interfere. just focus on the results.


    after opening the data interface of the


    a-300 rocket launcher, tang rui connected to its internal system through the integrated combat command platform of his country.


    don¡¯t ask how he connected. when it came to military equipment, if you bought weapons from someone, you couldn¡¯t expect to use those weapons against the seller. if you did, you wouldn¡¯t even be able to launch missiles or start aircraft..¡±

 Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Precise Guidance, Cover Fire

    chapter 87: precise guidance, cover fire


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°goodness, heavy weaponry is all american-made,¡± remarked tang rui through the electro-optical system.


    he observed the weapon configuration of the houthi armed forces, which seemed to consist mostly of confiscated american equipment, courtesy of their backers.


    why were they exclusively using american weaponry? those in the know understood.


    to be honest, as terrorists, having tanks, drones, individual anti-aircraft weapons, and ballistic missiles was quite out of the ordinary.


    the most crucial question, however, was why these terrorists hadn¡¯t been eliminated yet.


    interesting, isn¡¯t it?


    tang rui paid no attention to these chaotic matters and continued marking ground targets.


    ¡°target locked.¡±


    ¡°engage with input fire control calculations for all elements.¡±


    ¡°guidance data link information transmission complete.¡±


    once he finished locking onto all the targets and designated the elements for attack, he sent a message to prince salim.


    ¡°fire.¡±


    one simple word, but it filled prince salim with excitement.


    swoosh, swoosh, swoosh¡­


    ten a-300 rocket launchers fired simultaneously, launching a total of 80 long-range rockets within 50 seconds.


    tang rui¡¯s drones provided continuous data support for the rockets, keeping the targets locked. coupled with the rockets¡¯ internal guidance systems, there was hardly any risk of missing the targets.


    although this wave of fire might seem like an excessive use of firepower, it didn¡¯t matter. prince salim didn¡¯t concern himself with trivial matters.


    for the middle easterners, there was no problem that money couldn¡¯t solve.


    two minutes later, a series of explosions rang out outside the city.


    a-300 rocket launchers were designed specifically for large-scale armored formations. the ammunition they carried could obliterate entire tank clusters.


    now, tang rui was using this level of firepower to deal with a few tanks, a handful of pickups, and infantry. the effect was nothing short of devastating.


    ¡°china aerospace technology is amazing,¡± tang rui muttered softly as he watched the red dots disappear from the screen.


    within a hundred meters of each impact crater, there were hardly any survivors left.


    now it was time for the cruise missiles to perform their show.


    tang rui began marking targets again, with a focus on those carrying anti-tank rocket launchers and individual anti-aircraft weapons.


    after marking all the targets, he activated the annihilation mode.


    suddenly, 1612 cruise missiles flew out of the city towards various targets outside.


    the houthi forces, who had just been rattled by the rocket strikes and were now facing this deluge of cruise missiles, were left bewildered.


    whenever more than three people gathered, the cruise missiles went straight for them.


    some tried to shoot at the cruise missiles with their guns, which was absurd. this wasn¡¯t a fantasy show. cruise missiles couldn¡¯t be shot down with small arms fire.


    as the cruise missiles descended one after another, the enemy¡¯s firepower rapidly diminished until it was completely silenced.


    ¡°that¡¯s extinguished,¡± tang rui said, looking at the disappearing red dots on the screen.


    at this moment, another drone finally arrived.


    tang rui looked at the missiles hanging in the drone¡¯s payload bay and launched one. it felt like a waste; he was only conducting a live-fire test.


    flying forward, he searched for targets. he planned to launch all the missiles and deal with any potential issues later.


    there was an anti-air radar vehicle down there, an older model by the looks of it.


    regardless, it had to be eliminated.


    there was an off-road vehicle running quite fast.


    eliminate it.


    tang rui found several unlucky individuals and launched six missiles before turning back.


    then he called prince salim.


    ¡°your highness, you can send your people over to clean up the battlefield.¡±


    ¡°praise be to allah, my friend, you¡¯re amazing!¡± prince salim replied, clearly excited.


    of course, he was. he had just scored a significant victory, and who wouldn¡¯t be excited about that?


    ¡°by the way, i need an airstrip for refueling.¡±


    ¡°no problem, it¡¯s a small matter.¡±


    refueling was nothing compared to what tang rui had accomplished.


    if tang rui asked prince salim to give him a fighter jet, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem either. after all, tang rui had given him an unprecedented major achievement.


    the middle east had never been this formidable before, even with new weapons. their true potential had never been fully realized.


    tang rui controlled the drones to fly over an airstrip. instead of having both drones land simultaneously, he chose to land them one by one.


    one drone went down for refueling while the other circled in the sky. tang rui didn¡¯t activate the longbo lens, so there was no way for anyone on the ground to detect it. just in case, he had countermeasures ready; vigilance was essential.


    middle east might not have ulterior motives, but the americans were different.


    half an hour later, both drones completed refueling and began their return journey.


    tang rui had set their cruise targets and informed feng yuanxing that everything was taken care of.


    over an hour later, the two drones landed at the saddler airport¡¯s runway.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t in a hurry to return. he walked out of the hangar, and lin chao stood guard at the entrance, making sure no one disturbed him.


    the live-fire test he had just conducted was highly confidential and couldn¡¯t be disclosed. the airport staff only knew that the drones had conducted a live-fire test but didn¡¯t know where.


    with the longbo lens closed, radar couldn¡¯t locate them.


    ¡°is it over?¡± lin chao asked when he saw tang rui coming out.


    ¡°yeah, it went smoothly. there might even be some pleasant surprises,¡± tang rui replied with a smile.


    this time, he had enjoyed an overwhelming display of firepower, emptying all ten sets of a-300 rocket launchers and 4.0 vehicle-mounted cruise missile platforms. it was exhilarating.


    middle easts would likely continue their procurement efforts, perhaps even increasing their orders.


    practice was the only true test of theory, and both of these weapons had passed with flying colors.


    if anyone doubted the efficacy of these weapons, they could ask the houthi forces.


    ¡°let¡¯s go. we should grab a meal, and you¡¯ll need to make a report later.¡±


    ¡°sounds good, i¡¯m starving,¡± tang rui said as they headed off to eat.


    meanwhile, the middle easterners hastily held a press conference to announce their significant victory to the world.


    the middle east had risen.


    once news of their success spread worldwide, people were left dumbfounded.


    were they cheating or was the news reporting wrong?


    it just didn¡¯t make sense..

 Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Professor, Please Sit Down

    chapter 88: professor, please sit down


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°the onlookers were shocked by the middle easterners¡¯ words.


    however, the higher-ups of the various countries did not believe it.


    what should he do then?


    investigate.


    investigate the truth of the matter.


    especially middle eastern neighbor, who almost peed their pants.


    if the middle east really stood up, they would be in trouble.


    in fact, when the drone left, the combination of their early warning aircraft and f-i6s had already taken off.


    however, no matter how the early warning aircraft scanned, they only found the fighter jets of the middle easterners, and there was nothing unusual about them.


    this was a joke.


    since when did the middle east become so fierce?


    investigate to the death.


    however, after some investigation, they only found out that the middle east used the a-300 rocket launcher and the vehicle fire drone integrated platform.


    they knew about the a-300 rocket launcher.


    what the hell is this integrated platform for fire drones?


    firefighting?


    you call that earth-shattering firepower?


    a chinese family company sold them. then it was fine.


    this kind of information that could not be hidden was found by everyone, especially the fire drones.


    that was simply terrifying.


    most of the soldiers of houthi rebels had been killed by these fire drones.


    a killing radius of 10 meters.


    there were also fragments.


    without the protection of armor, who could withstand this?


    very quickly, everyone¡¯s attention was attracted by this fire drone.


    as for the fight between the middle east and the houthis, no one took it seriously.


    in the end, this was not a war between two countries. this was the middle east fighting the terrorists. even if the terrorists were all eliminated, no one would be able to say anything.


    even the backer behind the houthis was so angry that they wanted to vomit blood.


    but all of this had nothing to do with tang rui.


    after lunch, he wandered around the airport twice before being called to a meeting.


    for the entire afternoon, he was in the meeting room, reporting the situation to a group of big shots.


    it was not a live ammunition test. that was not important.


    he reported everything related to drones. the questions from the big shots were very professional.


    tang rui also heard it. he knew what this so-called loyal wingman plan was about, but he pretended not to know.


    i don¡¯t understand. i will answer whatever you ask and not mention anything else.


    when he got home at night, it was almost eight o¡¯clock.


    ¡°you must be hungry. i¡¯ll go heat up your food.¡±


    when li shuyao, who was at home, saw that tang rui had returned, she immediately got up from the sofa and went to heat up the food for him.


    tang rui looked at the dining table.


    ¡°you haven¡¯t eaten yet?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not too hungry. 1 was watching a good drama and didn¡¯t want to stop, so i didn¡¯t eat.¡±


    tang rui nodded and didn¡¯t say anything.


    he knew that li shuyao was waiting for him, but he had to say something nice.


    apologies.


    he couldn¡¯t say it.


    he didn¡¯t have that kind of knowledge.


    he changed into his shoes.


    tang rui sat on the sofa and began to think about the problem.


    it was related to the afternoon meeting.


    although those big shots did not say it explicitly, their words were all about loyal wingmen.


    if there were no special circumstances, the drone he created would probably be purchased by the military as the j-20¡¯s unmanned wingman.


    was this a good thing? it was a good thing.


    however, if it was not done well, it could easily become a bad thing.


    unlike other weapons and equipment, the investment in the research and development of airplanes was very high.


    the current situation in the country, excluding commercial aircraft corporation, were just two powerful ones.


    there was no need to mention xi¡¯an aircraft corporation.


    the key was the northeast big brother, which has been on the decline in recent years.


    the military industrial group was not like before, where they could always swallow up state subsidies.


    there were government subsidies now.


    however, whether he could live well and live a comfortable life depended on himself.


    to say that tang rui this time, snatching another piece of cake, then the days that were already not rich to begin with would be even more difficult.


    several of the projects had to be shelved.


    there was nothing to stop the project.


    what about that person?


    if there was no project, he couldn¡¯t just abandon the person, right?


    it took money to feed his subordinates.


    without a project, where would the money come from? who would they blame then? the higher-ups couldn¡¯t be blamed.


    he would definitely be the one to blame.


    the more he thought about it, the more tang rui¡¯s head hurt. this was too much.


    ¡°what are you thinking about? it¡¯s time to eat.¡±


    li shuyao saw that tang rui¡¯s eyes were fixed on her, so she walked over and patted him.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s eat first.¡±


    tang rui threw these questions to the back of his mind and got up to follow li shuyao to eat.


    ¡°what¡¯s the problem? the test flight didn¡¯t go well?¡± li shuyao asked with concern.


    ¡°no, it¡¯s the exact opposite. it¡¯s because it¡¯s going too smoothly that there¡¯s trouble.¡±


    tang rui shook his head and said.


    ¡°what trouble?¡±


    ¡°he snatched someone else¡¯s cake.¡±


    ¡°then what are you going to do?¡±


    ¡°i haven¡¯t thought about it yet.¡±


    ¡°if it doesn¡¯t work, let¡¯s split the cake.¡±


    ¡°pink cake won¡¯t do.¡±


    it wasn¡¯t that tang rui hadn¡¯t thought about this problem, and he didn¡¯t have to build drones.


    to be honest, one drone only gave him 150 origin points. if he sold it to the military, he wouldn¡¯t be able to make much money from it.


    but the problem was that the cake was not divided like this. now you¡¯re a pink cake. no one will remember your kindness.


    the next time you have something good, they will serve it again.


    however, she prepared a pink cake.


    this was not how things should be done.


    actually, tang rui wasn¡¯t afraid of these either. after all, he was a cheater.


    so what if he ate alone?


    with technology, one could do whatever they wanted.


    the main reason was that he did not want to produce it himself.


    the production of drones was troublesome.


    if it was made by hand, it would take a lot of time and would not earn much origin points.


    money was not important. what was important was the origin points.


    if he had the time, wouldn¡¯t it be better to build a few more car platforms?


    the middle east was about to send money again.


    it saved him a lot of trouble and earned a lot of origin points.


    after dinner, li shuyao walked to his side and whispered into his ear.


    ¡°can you go wash the dishes today?¡±


    ¡°all?¡±


    tang rui was stunned for a moment.


    11


    is that okay?¡±


    as li shuyao spoke, she lifted her skirt, revealing her long black legs.


    damn!


    who could withstand this?


    ¡°okay, but you have to thank me tonight.¡±


    tang rui said with narrowed eyes.


    ¡°how?¡±


    ¡°thank you.¡±


    the night was silent.


    the next day, tang rui didn¡¯t go to ma¡¯an airport, but went to southern science and technology to find professor chen for tea.


    the drone was almost done testing.


    in addition, the data from yesterday¡¯s hypersonic flight had not been sorted out yet.


    he did not need to fly a drone today.


    they found a teahouse.


    tang rui brewed tea and waited for professor chen.


    after a while, professor chen came to the tea room.


    ¡°professor, sit down. try the tea leaves i got and see if you like them.


    ¡°if you don¡¯t think it¡¯s a problem, take two catties with you later.¡±


    tang rui got up very enthusiastically and ran to the door to welcome professor chen.


    ¡°you¡¯re so enthusiastic that i don¡¯t even dare to drink your tea,¡± professor chen smiled and said to tang rui.


    ¡°look at what you¡¯re saying. i¡¯m definitely not looking for you to do something. i just miss you and want to chat with you.¡±


    ¡°alright, then don¡¯t mention helping me today. otherwise, my tea will be uncomfortable.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, i won¡¯t mention it.¡±


    he sat down.


    tang rui poured a cup of tea for professor chen.


    the two of them did not speak and began to sip the tea.


    ¡°kid, you¡¯ve been doing quite well recently. you¡¯ve even sold your weapons overseas.¡±


    ¡°to earn a living.¡±


    ¡°your belly is quite big. you¡¯ve earned a few hundred million.¡±


    ¡°professor, i¡¯m also doing research and development.¡±


    after talking nonsense for a while.


    ¡°what¡¯s the matter?¡± professor chen asked.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m really fine. i just bought two catties of good tea leaves and wanted to give you some.¡±


    ¡°really? if there¡¯s nothing else, i¡¯ll take the tea leaves and leave.¡±


    after professor chen finished speaking, he pretended to get up and leave.


    ¡°no, no, no¡­ professor, please take a seat. let¡¯s chat for a while.¡±


    ¡°alright, if you have something to say, say it quickly. 1 still have classes in the afternoon.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s nothing. 1 just have something that i don¡¯t know what to do.¡±


    ¡°yes, tell me.¡±


    tang rui voiced out his thoughts and asked professor chen to help guide him.


    professor chen finished listening.


    he took a sip of tea.


    looking at tang rui, he said, ¡°you mean you don¡¯t want to offend people, it¡¯s best not to offend anyone.¡±


    ¡°yes, i don¡¯t want to produce drones. i¡¯m mainly in research and development.


    ¡°however, if this thing were to be distributed, it would definitely offend people. then, why would i give it to him?¡±


    tang rui was also very frustrated.


    ¡°impossible.¡± professor chen said firmly.


    ¡°professor, you don¡¯t have a solution?¡±


    ¡°not to mention me, it¡¯ll be useless even if an immortal comes.¡±


    ¡°then what should we do?¡±


    ¡°aren¡¯t you quite smart? you can¡¯t even understand this kind of thing.¡±


    ¡°professor, please give me some pointers.¡±


    ¡°since you don¡¯t want to produce it, you can directly license it and earn money from it.¡±


    h


    isn¡¯t that still the same?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s different. if you¡¯re a pink cake, no one will remember your kindness before they¡¯re full.


    but if you give the cake to a family and let them eat, then they will remember your kindness.¡±


    after tang rui heard it, he was immediately enlightened.


    he was the one who had gone to a dead end.


    oh, right.


    why did he need pink cake? he could hand his technology to whoever he wanted.


    ¡°professor, do you think i should give it to xi fei, the big brother in northeast china, or directly to china national aerial industry corporation?¡±


    ¡°none of them.¡±


    ¡°???¡±


    tang rui had a dumbfounded look.


    if not them, who should they give it to?


    ¡°this brain of yours, why should you give it to them?


    who do you know? which one of them has anything to do with it?¡±


    tang rui shook his head. he had no direct relationship with anyone.


    ¡°then what should i do?¡±


    ¡°give it to someone.¡±


    ¡°professor, just tell me directly. i¡¯m not smart enough to understand.¡±


    professor chen sighed.


    initially, he thought that this kid was quite smart, but in the end, he was really not good in this aspect.


    ¡°what do you think of your senior brother zhang?¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s nothing to say. previously, i asked senior brother zhang for help. he helped me without saying anything.¡±


    ¡°alright, listen to me. just give this project to your senior brother zhang.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s fine to give it to senior brother zhang, but his company doesn¡¯t seem to be able to produce this.¡±


    professor chen rolled his eyes.


    ¡°i told you to give the project to your senior brother zhang, not the light power company. you have to be clear about this.¡±


    tang rui looked at professor chen as if he understood, but also as if he didn¡¯t understand.


    he was just a little confused.


    professor chen couldn¡¯t be bothered with him. he took out his phone and called zhang zhipeng, asking him to come over.


    half an hour later, senior brother zhang came to the tea room and then realized that he had been hit by a pie.


    ¡°junior brother, 1 won¡¯t say any more polite words. in the future, if you have anything to do, if 1 frown, you can directly slap me.¡±


    zhang zhipeng immediately expressed his opinion after hearing it.


    ¡°it¡¯s over, it¡¯s over. there¡¯s no need to do this.¡±


    ¡°no, not at all. junior brother, you don¡¯t know how difficult it is to advance further in my position.


    ¡°if i want to go up, i have to snatch their position. moreover, there¡¯s more than one person snatching it. it¡¯s too difficult.


    but with your project, i don¡¯t even need to find someone else. it¡¯s up to me whether i¡¯m willing or not if someone else invites me.¡±


    tang rui only understood after listening.


    so that was the case.


    it was no wonder that some local officials transferred their positions with projects or money.


    that night, senior brother zhang drank too much. at the wine table, he was bragging and patting his chest.


    no matter who this project offended, he would take it up. he would definitely not let anyone find tang rui.


    in the end, professor chen¡¯s words exposed his past.


    as long as the china aerospace industry corporation accepted this project, it would be the china aerospace industry corporation¡¯s resistance. at most, he would be promoted..¡±

 Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Russia is Here to Buy a Firefighting Drone

    chapter 89: russia is here to buy a firefighting drone


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    a week later, senior brother zhang was successfully promoted and became the general manager of a company under the china aerospace industry corporation.


    it looked like nothing had changed.


    but it was completely different.


    jinling light power company was a joint venture company with jinling, and it did not manufacture high-end products.


    the company he went to was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the china aerospace industry corporation. all the products produced were confidential.


    the difference was huge.


    before zhang zhipeng left, he even specially brought his entire family to treat tang rui to a meal.


    he didn¡¯t expect it either.


    he had originally wanted to help his junior brother out of respect for his teacher.


    in the end, they directly took off and were extremely awesome.


    after getting this project, he realized how important it was and how awesome his junior brother was.


    it could be said that he was completely carried away.


    tang rui didn¡¯t think much of it.


    he was not giving it away for free.


    he had to be paid for the production of drones by china airlines. each drone cost 10 million yuan.


    although he didn¡¯t have much money, he couldn¡¯t even earn back his research and development expenses in a short period of time.


    however, he only gave the project to china airlines, not the technology.


    the only black technology in the entire drone was the variable cycle engine.


    as for the remaining techniques, only the meeh body had some value.


    as for the equipment, he had bought them in china. it was not his technology.


    to put it bluntly, if china airlines took over the project and equipped it with some top-notch technology, the combat effectiveness of the drones would improve.


    however, that had nothing to do with him.


    he could just sit at home and wait for the money to be collected.


    he had also sold the variable cycle engine to the military.


    it wasn¡¯t the china aerospace industry corporation.


    it was the military.


    he wasn¡¯t doing it for money, but for resources.


    the military gave him a mountain.


    there was nothing special about this mountain. it was just an abandoned tunnel from the underground nuclear wall project.


    back when he was digging the mountain.


    after digging for five kilometers, they realized that the rock quality of the mountain was not up to standard. they could not continue digging deeper and could not connect to the underground great wall of nuclear power in other places.


    therefore, this place was abandoned and had been used as the military¡¯s warehouse for combat supplies.


    this place belonged to him now.


    moreover, it wasn¡¯t far from his company¡¯s location. it was only eight kilometers away.


    there was a radar station on the top of the mountain next to a reservoir below yongning. it would be the tower of their company in the future.


    the military would help him build all the facilities, such as a 1.2-kilometer runway, a villa, the hangar, the laboratory, and the production workshop in lianshan.


    in addition, he would be given a batch of top-notch equipment.


    this included but was not limited to the seven-axis processing center, the 120,000-ton one-piece forging machine, and the supporting machinery of the aircraft assembly workshop.


    it sounded like a lot.


    actually, tang rui still sold at a loss.


    but sometimes, this was not how accounts were calculated.


    from now on, he would have the ability to manufacture airplanes.


    there was no need to buy so many accessories. he could produce them himself.


    no matter what he was tinkering with, he did not need to cover up or play tricks. he just needed to say that he produced it.


    this was especially true for the military¡¯s weapon, which only three families in the world had.


    if you had money, you wouldn¡¯t have anywhere to buy it.


    his purchasing authority had also been upgraded.


    he could also purchase sensitive materials.


    he could also produce missiles himself.


    as long as he didn¡¯t mess with nuclear weapons.


    even if he wanted to create two kicks, it would not be a problem.


    however, they would not need it for the time being. the military engineers were still working on it.


    it just so happened that he didn¡¯t want to mess around for the time being.


    during this period of time, he had to get his off-road rv ready first.


    on this day, he took a car to the airport.


    old feng was back. after so many days, he was finally home.


    ¡°old feng, this way.¡±


    looking at old feng who walked out, tang rui waved his hand.


    ¡°president tang, i¡¯m back.¡±


    when feng yuanxing saw tang rui, he almost cried out of agitation.


    it was not easy.


    he almost lost his life on a business trip.


    ¡°it¡¯s good that you¡¯re back. 1¡¯11 welcome you later. the restaurant has been booked.¡±


    tang rui said with a smile.


    after getting into the car.


    after chatting for a while, feng yuanxing suddenly said, ¡°oh right, there¡¯s something i forgot to say.


    ¡°prince salim specifically asked me to tell him that he would come over soon and give you a gift.¡±


    give me a gift?


    tang rui thought about it and also couldn¡¯t think of what salim would give him.


    no matter what it was, one thing he was sure of was that it would be very valuable.


    it was hard to say whether anything from prince salim was practical or not.


    but it was definitely very expensive.


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    didn¡¯t he say when he would come over?¡± tang rui asked.


    he wasn¡¯t thinking about the gift, he was thinking about the middle east purchase order.


    ¡°from what he said, it will probably take some time, maybe more than half a month.¡±


    ¡°well, in another month, the company will be making money again,¡± tang rui said happily.


    very quickly, they arrived at the restaurant.


    the other employees were also there to welcome feng yuanxing.


    ¡°brother feng, i¡¯m not convinced of anyone else, but you.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right, brother feng, you¡¯re too awesome.¡±


    ¡°brother feng, when the company is expanding in the future, you must be the leader.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right, we¡¯ll listen to you. we won¡¯t accept it if someone else is the leader.¡±


    ¡°what are you talking about? it¡¯s as if someone dares to be brother feng¡¯s leader.¡±


    ¡°shut up and drink.¡±


    feng yuanxing felt his balls hurt. although it was the truth, he couldn¡¯t say it in front of him.


    tang rui picked up some food and saw the embarrassed feng yuanxing, and he also revealed a smile.


    he wasn¡¯t wrong.


    you went to the middle east and almost messed up.


    in the next few days, tang rui brought the company¡¯s employees and dismantled the off-road command vehicle.


    this time, it was really torn down.


    the engine had been removed, and the only thing left in the car was the suspension.


    after all, it was his own car.


    tang rui was prepared to add all the good things. even the bed inside was handmade by him.


    a future upgrade, perhaps


    this bed would become a hibernation pod.


    ¡°president tang, someone from russia is here. they want to buy a fire-fighting drone.¡±


    lin chao found tang rui and told him.


    russia?


    it was a little difficult.


    when he first made the fire-fighting drones, he did want to sell them to russia.


    but he was poor at that time.


    the layout was not opened.


    it was different now.


    it would be meaningless to talk business with russia.


    one was too rich.


    one was too poor.


    he could sell a whole car of the system to the middle east for more than two million dollars.


    but to sell it to russia¡­


    they couldn¡¯t afford it even if they exchanged it for domestic currency, let alone two million dollars.


    he couldn¡¯t lower the price.


    when the middle east bought them, he didn¡¯t lower the price.


    if russia wanted to buy, he would lower the price.


    what was going on?


    was he not generous enough? he was still bullying the middle east.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t sell at a lower price.


    then this business was basically impossible to negotiate.


    ¡°where are they?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°at the military conference center.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s go. he¡¯s already here. no matter what, we have to go and meet him..¡±

 Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Su-47 Golden Eagles Full Tech Suite. How Does That Sound?

    chapter 90: su-47 golden eagle¡¯s full tech suite. how does that sound?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    he changed into fresh attire before setting out. tang rui hopped into a car destined for the conference center. lin chao, the ever-curious one, asked the military personnel, ¡°where can we find the russian representative?¡±


    ¡°they are waiting for you in conference room 3,¡± came the response.


    ¡°alright,¡± tang rui acknowledged.


    upon reaching conference room 3, he and lin chao entered to find representatives from russia¡¯s family already seated. on the opposite side, military personnel from both parties engaged in casual conversations.


    general andre, representing russia, extended a greeting, ¡°this is president tang of crimson technology.¡±


    the military representatives introduced both sides and tactfully withdrew, leaving the negotiations to their discretion. it was clear; the military wouldn¡¯t meddle.


    tang rui understood the unspoken message; it was his call whether to make the sale. the military maintained neutrality.


    tang rui, observing the situation, knew exactly what was at play. the military had no preferences.


    ¡°hello, general andre. 1 appreciate your recognition of our company¡¯s products,¡± tang rui greeted andre in russian.


    ¡°that¡¯s excellent. you speak russian, which will make our communication more convenient,¡± andre responded with pleasure.


    after exchanging pleasantries, they all took their seats. the russian, perhaps more eager than the rest, wasted no time. he inquired directly about the price of the fire-fighting drones.


    tang rui provided the quote, ¡°our consumer drones are sold as sets, including the onboard system. the entire package costs $2.2 million.¡±


    andre appeared astonished. was he hearing this correctly? russia wasn¡¯t the middle east, after all. could this be a genuine offer?


    ¡°mr. tang, we are serious and sincere. if we can reach an agreement on the price, we will purchase in bulk. so, i hope mr. tang can offer us a sincere deal,¡± andre expressed his earnestness.


    tang rui contemplated for a moment and then proposed, ¡°how about this, general andre? name a price and quantity. if i find it acceptable, we proceed; otherwise, we can continue discussions. i understand if the gap is too wide, but there¡¯s no need to waste each other¡¯s time.¡±


    tang rui spoke assertively, reflecting his unwillingness to engage in prolonged haggling. the middle east, in his experience, was easier to deal with; they made purchases without fuss, even compensating for exercise expenses.


    in russia¡¯s case, there was more uncertainty. tang rui had to be cautious not to jeopardize his relationship with the middle east over a small sum from russia.


    general andre glanced at his colleagues, and after some silent exchange of looks, he finally spoke up. ¡°we don¡¯t require the entire vehicle system. instead, we only need the missiles. we¡¯re prepared to purchase 2000 missiles in the first batch at a rate of $4000 per unit.¡±


    eight million dollars! that was a substantial sum. unfortunately, the price difference was significant. furthermore, russia only sought the fire-fighting drones; they weren¡¯t interested in the vehicles. how could tang rui manage to make a profit from this deal?


    regretfully, tang rui declined, ¡°i¡¯m sorry, but the gap between our offers is too wide. reaching an agreement seems challenging. i hope we can consider collaboration in the future.¡±


    with that, tang rui stood up, indicating his intent to leave the negotiation.


    however, andre hurriedly interjected, ¡°mr. tang, please wait a moment. i need to consult with higher-ups and secure additional funds. give us some time, and we¡¯ll revisit this discussion, alright?¡±


    andre¡¯s urgency was palpable. russia was on the verge of desperation. two s11-35s had been downed due to their inability to carry precision-guided bombs; they had resorted to using outdated ones. their fighter jets were nearly out of maintenance funds, and even s11-27s had been deployed to the battlefield.


    russia had exhausted all resources, even selling blood to stay afloat. their immediate need was weaponry capable of precisely targeting enemies. however, missiles were exorbitantly expensive, and russia couldn¡¯t afford to squander them. tang rui¡¯s fire-fighting drones, proven effective in real combat against middle eastern forces, were the solution russia desperately sought.


    tang rui agreed, ¡°alright, then we¡¯ll leave first. we¡¯ll reconvene once you¡¯ve completed your deliberations.¡±


    tang rui nodded; his willingness to cooperate evident. he understood that russia possessed valuable resources; they might be willing to exchange or sell them in return.


    after all, negotiations were a gradual process; there was no rush on his part.


    tang rui took a break for over an hour while the russian team regrouped. he rubbed his face wearily before returning to conference room 3.


    lin chao couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°you mentioned you wanted to sell the fire drones to russia, right?¡±


    tang rui affirmed, ¡°yes, i do intend to sell to them, but the price can¡¯t be too low.¡±


    lin chao nodded in agreement, acknowledging the political factors at play. a significant disparity in firearms pricing wasn¡¯t acceptable.


    the military representative remained silent, cautious not to express any stance that might inadvertently influence the negotiations. this time, russia was attempting to purchase fire-fighting equipment from a domestic private company. the outcome depended solely on both parties, and the military preferred not to interfere.


    tang rui re-entered the conference room, prepared to continue negotiations.


    ¡°mr. tang, we acknowledge the price at which you sold the middle easts, but we are unable to accept it. nevertheless, we understand your constraints and are open to offering technology in exchange for the fire drones. here¡¯s our technical catalog; please take a look. if you have any questions, feel free to ask me directly,¡± andre stated, handing tang rui three sheets of paper.


    tang rui reviewed the catalog, which included outdated systems such as the s200 missile system and as-30 engine technology. it left him unimpressed.


    ¡°these are indeed valuable items, but i¡¯m afraid our company doesn¡¯t require them,¡± tang rui replied after a cursory examination.


    with a hint of disappointment, andre inquired, ¡°then what kind of technology does your company need?¡±


    tang rui responded with a grin, ¡°how about providing us with all the technology for the su-47 golden eagle?¡±

 Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Super Low Temperature Alloy

    chapter 91: super low temperature alloy


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui made a bold proposal.


    he went straight to the point, requesting access to all the technology related to the su-47 golden eagle.


    perhaps this is already common knowledge to most of you.


    the su-47 is a fighter jet that failed its validation tests and never entered active service.


    its defining issues revolved around its groundbreaking forward-swept wing design, which presented two seemingly insurmountable challenges ¨C wingtip flutter and aerodynamic divergence.


    these two problems remain unsolved mysteries in current scientific and technological realms.


    even though the forward-swept wing design offers numerous advantages, its viability is rendered moot in the face of these two unresolved problems.


    at supersonic speeds, it¡¯s highly prone to structural failure ¨C a well-known fact.


    however, many may not be aware of the su-47 golden eagle¡¯s development background.


    this futuristic-looking fighter aircraft was, in fact, russia¡¯s very first foray into fifth-generation fighter development.


    that¡¯s right.


    when the su-47 was initially conceived, it was intended as a rival to fifth-generation fighters like the f-22.


    the su-57, or any other subsequent models, were developments that came later.


    while it¡¯s true that the su-47 is currently not deployable, it¡¯s worth noting that once those two aforementioned problems are resolved, the su-47¡¯s combat capabilities would be significantly enhanced.


    in essence, this fighter aircraft holds substantial research value.


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    it¡¯s impossible. the su-47 is not for sale, let alone its complete technology package,¡± andrei vehemently responded.


    ¡°not for sale?¡± weren¡¯t we just discussing how russia wanted to offload the su-47 earlier, but no one was interested?


    ying sauce had no use for it, having their own x-29 forward-swept wing testbed.


    why would other countries, unable to even produce fourth-generation fighters, want to buy the su-47 when it can¡¯t even be deployed?


    reverse engineering wouldn¡¯t work, and it can¡¯t be put into active service.


    so, what¡¯s the point of buying it and keeping it around?


    as for why they, the ying sauce, didn¡¯t buy it, well, there were rumors that they had developed their own forward-swept wing testbed.


    in any case, so far, these forward-swept wing fighter jets hadn¡¯t proven to be particularly useful.


    ¡°in that case, 1 apologize, but our company truly doesn¡¯t require the technology you mentioned. the reason i made this request is primarily because our company is planning to develop a forward-swept wing aircraft and we need some reference materials. since your side is unwilling to agree, let¡¯s drop it. 1 hope we can collaborate on something else in the future,¡± tang rui nonchalantly replied.


    he didn¡¯t let it bother him. if they weren¡¯t interested, so be it.


    ¡°wait a moment¡­ acquiring the entire technology package is out of the question, as it contains many of our cutting-edge technologies. however, we can sell you one su-47 golden eagle as a reference,¡± andrei interjected, stopping tang rui as he was about to leave.


    selling a full technology package and selling a finished product were two different propositions. owning the finished product didn¡¯t guarantee a hundred percent successful reverse engineering.


    if only it were that straightforward.


    ¡°how much for one su-47?¡± tang rui¡¯s interest was piqued. after all, buying this aircraft, disassembling it, and upgrading it with his systems could transform it into a top-tier fifth-generation fighter.


    a fifth-generation fighter ¨C the temptation was becoming irresistible.


    ¡°well¡­ we need to discuss that.¡±


    ¡°very well, take your time,¡± tang rui said, untroubled, willing to let them mull it over.


    however, discussions continued well into the evening meal.


    an agreement was still elusive.


    tang rui had no choice but to join them for dinner.


    he abstained from alcohol. with his low alcohol tolerance, drinking with russians would be akin to courting trouble.


    by the end of the meal, the russian contingent was well into their cups, and the negotiation would have to continue the next day.


    tang rui found this exasperating.


    the only silver lining was that russia had already agreed to swap the su-47 golden eagle for firefighting drones. however, the quantity to be exchanged was still up for debate.


    the following day, tang rui returned to the conference center.


    the russians had already finalized their discussions and presented the official contract.


    the su-47 golden eagle was priced at a staggering 200 million us dollars.


    a substantial sum.


    with a little extra, he could have bought an f-22.


    but he didn¡¯t need to spend money. instead, he had to provide russia with 40 sets of vehicle platforms and 120 sets of firefighting drones.


    each set comprised 36 drones.


    in total, he had to supply 40 vehicles and 5760 firefighting drones.


    the cost was approximately 11 million.


    if you looked at it purely from a cost perspective, tang rui was making a significant profit.


    however, both parties were benefiting from this deal.


    tang rui essentially purchased a su-47 golden eagle for 11 million.


    russia, on the other hand, swapped an inoperative fighter for a host of cruise missiles.


    a plethora of cruise missiles, enough to wreak havoc on belarus¡¯s multinational mercenaries.


    in essence, it was a mutually beneficial deal.


    both parties signed the contract and shook hands happily, then returned to their respective companies.


    once back at his company, tang rui promptly arranged the order. all firefighting drones were outsourced. only the production of vehicle platforms was organized in-house.


    the remainder of the company didn¡¯t need to manufacture firefighting drones.


    there were simply too many of them, and their production posed no risk of technology leakage.


    after the arrangements were set, tang rui continued to oversee the development of his off-road camper.


    ¡°boss, should we also modify the hydraulic system?¡± an employee inquired.


    ¡°absolutely, it must be modified. what if the hydraulic fluid freezes?¡± tang rui responded.


    ¡°but boss, this hydraulic fluid can withstand temperatures as low as minus 60 degrees,¡± the employee pointed out.


    ¡°even if it can withstand minus 100 degrees, that¡¯s not enough. what if the external temperature drops to minus 120 degrees?¡± tang rui insisted.


    the employee listened but remained silent, privately musing over where on earth temperatures could plummet to minus 120 degrees. even in antarctica, it wasn¡¯t that cold. toiling over such modifications seemed utterly pointless.


    nonetheless, the boss had the final say.


    if the boss wanted it modified, then it had to be done.


    tang rui paid no heed to what his employees thought; he was focused solely on pursuing his own objectives.


    ever since conducting business with belarus, he had discovered that his horizons had expanded.


    previously, he tinkered with minor projects.


    now, even though he continued to work on these smaller endeavors, his goals had grown loftier.


    consider his off-road camper, for instance.


    why not modify the hydraulics?


    to prevent freezing.


    he wasn¡¯t preparing for antarctica or the arctic, but for outer space.


    his ambitions had become grander.


    who said campers couldn¡¯t venture into space?


    sooner or later, he would pilot his camper to the moon or mars.


    but that was a distant, overarching objective.


    for now, his smaller goal was to transform the camper into a fortress for apocalyptic scenarios.


    ¡°you should check with the materials testing laboratory why they haven¡¯t produced the low-temperature steel 1 need yet,¡± tang rui said, glancing at the materials he lacked. he furrowed his brows, addressing the employee beside him.


    of course, boss, 1¡¯11 head over and push them on it.¡±


    in less than two minutes, the employee returned.


    ¡°boss, you should take a look. those two researchers seem to have developed a new type of alloy.¡±


    a new type of alloy?


    tang rui had requested austenitic low-temperature steel, yet the researchers seemed to have ventured into the realm of materials science.


    tang rui wiped his hands and left the workshop.


    there, he found the two researchers engrossed in a piece of equipment, shouting excitedly.


    ¡°what¡¯s happening here?¡± he asked, perplexed.


    ¡°boss, we¡¯ve developed a novel low-temperature alloy,¡± one of the researchers replied enthusiastically.


    ¡°well, how does it perform?¡± tang rui asked, his excitement remaining tempered; after all, it was a low-temperature alloy, not especially useful for aircraft.


    if it had been a high-temperature alloy, he might have been more enthusiastic.


    ¡°we haven¡¯t completed all the tests yet, but based on our preliminary results, its tensile strength is three times that of austenitic low-temperature steel,¡± one of the researchers explained.


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    not bad, that¡¯s promising,¡± tang rui responded, nodding with measured enthusiasm.


    ¡°boss, i mean it¡¯s three times, not thirty percent.¡±


    ¡°i understand, 1 heard you correctly,¡± tang rui clarified.


    the researchers were somewhat exasperated.


    it was like talking to a brick wall.


    the boss simply couldn¡¯t grasp the significance of a low-temperature alloy with three times the tensile strength of standard steel.


    ¡°boss, this alloy is exceptionally lightweight,¡± one of the researchers added, hoping to pique tang rui¡¯s interest.


    exceptionally lightweight?


    tang rui¡¯s ears perked up at the keyword..

 Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Boring Seamless Stainless Steel Tubes to Build a Gatling Gun

    chapter 92: boring seamless stainless steel tubes to build a gatling gun


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°what is the melting point?¡±


    tang rui immediately thought of the key parameters.


    ¡°i haven¡¯t tested it yet.¡±


    ¡°then hurry up and take the test.¡±


    tang rui also helped in the laboratory, testing the performance of this low-temperature alloy together.


    he didn¡¯t do anything that was slow to resist corrosion.


    however, it was easy to do things like tensile strength, malleability, and resistance to shear stress.


    the material¡¯s performance was pretty good.


    in addition to its outstanding tensile strength, it also had very good malleability. its resistance to shear stress was average, neither bad nor outstanding.


    then¡­ the two of them began to test the melting point again.


    upon testing, tang rui was dumbfounded. the melting point was very low, only 860 degrees.


    what use was this? the aircraft¡¯s body would be crippled the moment it entered the heat barrier.


    however, this was a low-temperature alloy, not a high-temperature alloy. this melting point was not a big disadvantage.


    he didn¡¯t need to use it on the plane. however, it was not bad to use it on the rv.


    ¡°have you recorded the craftsmanship and process?¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°it¡¯s all recorded. we have to record every step of our experiments.¡±


    as for the materials¡­ you don¡¯t know what kind of experiment you¡¯re doing, what kind of materials you put in, and what kind of things you can produce by raising the temperature by a few degrees.


    sometimes, he was careless.


    super steel was produced.


    unfortunately, there were no records.


    he wanted to do it again, but he could not do it no matter what.


    ¡°alright, you guys go ahead.¡±


    tang rui left the laboratory and found lin chao.


    ¡°brother lin, this is a new material that the laboratory has just produced. the test has not been completed yet.


    this is some of the data that was detected just now. send it to the higher-ups to ask and see how its performance is.


    whether it was valuable or not, whether it needed to be kept a secret, and if it needed to be kept a secret, what level should it be?¡±


    lin chao received the report and nodded before turning to enter his room.


    there was a secure line there.


    he could directly send the information up.


    after a while, lin chao approached him with a stern face, saying that this was a major scientific research result and must be kept strictly confidential.


    ¡°how big is it?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°the kind that can be used on chang¡¯e 6.¡±


    tang rui had a toothache. he had never expected that the two of them would actually create a low-temperature alloy with such strong performance. ¡°alright, what did the higher-ups say?¡±


    ¡°someone will come to take samples later and conduct a comprehensive test.


    if there were no problems with the material¡¯s performance, the sale of this material would be prohibited.


    at that time, the country would subsidize this project, and the follow-up purchases would also be given a sufficient price.¡±


    ¡°is it okay if i use it myself?¡±


    ¡°for what?¡±


    ¡°i need an rv.¡±


    in less than half an hour, the military arrived.


    they took a sample with them.


    at the same time, he made the two of them sign a confidentiality agreement.


    tang rui also told the two of them the seriousness of the matter and said that if the country purchased it in the future, the profits of this material could earn each of them 10% respectively.


    it sounded quite generous.


    however, such special materials were impossible to purchase in large quantities.


    the usage was too narrow, and he had to keep it a secret.


    a10% profit would at most make their lives a little more comfortable.


    he wanted to buy a house when he couldn¡¯t even afford a toilet.


    he quickly threw this matter to the back of his mind.


    the appearance of such a material could be a major event in some fields.


    however, to him, it was really a small matter. it was not as important as his rv.


    in the next two days, no one came to disturb him.


    with all the materials available, the production speed of the touring car soared.


    ¡°boss, what should we install in these two empty spaces?¡±


    ¡°mount the gatling gun.¡±


    tang rui glanced at the empty seat at the top of the car and answered casually.


    staff.


    after tang rui finished installing the internal air circulation purification system host, he also looked at the two empty seats on the front of the car.


    the employee reminded him that it was time to get the weapons and equipment out.


    ¡°give me the seamless steel pipe.¡±


    tang rui came to the front of the machine tool and said to the employee beside him.


    ¡°coming, boss.¡±


    taking the seamless steel pipe and placing it into the machine tool, tang rui began to carve the rifling.


    he was in a good mood as he watched the iron filings coming out of the pipe.


    no normal person would dare to carve rifling on a steel pipe.


    he dared to do it now.


    not only did he dare to carve the rifling, but he also dared to ask the military to provide bullets.


    actually, at the very beginning, he wanted to install an 1130 on the roof of the rv.


    later on, he realized that it was too big.


    therefore, he settled for the next best thing and installed two gatling guns.


    tang rui was carving the rifling.


    the other employees were also making other parts.


    when all the parts were finished.


    tang rui began to assemble.


    clack clack!


    when he put on the last drum, a faint light flashed.


    [item: gatling gun]


    [experience: 0/300]


    [origin: 915-28]


    seeing the data on the system panel, tang rui curled his lips.


    with just 300 experience points, he would be able to level up with just two hits.


    thinking of this¡­ he found lin chao.


    ¡°brother lin, where is the gatling ammo i requested?¡±


    ¡°who is president tang planning to kill?¡±


    ¡°brother lin, don¡¯t mess around. i want to test the weapon. how can i test it without bullets?¡±


    ¡°testing weapons? do you want to do it here or on the streets?¡±


    ¡°you didn¡¯t get the approval?¡±


    ¡°if you need bullets, president tang, you can use as many as you want.


    but you can¡¯t use it here. you need to go to the military shooting range. you can fire as many shots as you want there.¡±


    tang rui curled his lips.


    ¡°alright, can we go now?¡±


    ¡°anytime.¡±


    ¡°then go now.¡±


    he didn¡¯t want to wait any longer. he wanted to go over and give it a try now.


    he wanted to see if the gatling gun he made could emit blue light.


    ¡°let¡¯s go.¡±


    the two of them drove to the shooting range of the military area.


    tang rui carried the gatling gun and got off the car, making the soldiers at the side stare blankly.


    ¡°what kind of bullets do you need? i¡¯ll get them to get them,¡± lin chao asked.


    ¡°just like the 89 heavy machine gun, use 12.7x108mm ammunition.¡±


    tang rui originally wanted to use 12.7x99mm ammunition, but later on, he thought it was useless.


    this was because these types of ammunition were basically common ammunition from overseas.


    it was better for him to use the domestic common ammunition, and there was not much difference between the two types of ammunition.


    very quickly, a few soldiers carried over ten boxes of ammunition.


    after opening the wooden box, a long green iron box was revealed.


    he tore open the lid.


    a golden bullet was revealed.


    it was so beautiful.


    he liked this kind of shiny golden thing.


    the soldiers at the side began to help load the bullets into the single chain.


    he squatted down and pretended to be as well.


    however, his speed was too slow. the other party had already finished loading a single chain, but he had not even finished loading a third of it.


    ¡°brother lin, do you want to shoot?¡±


    tang rui said to lin chao after he put on the ammunition chain.


    ¡°go ahead.¡± lin chao shook his head.


    when he was a military representative at the research institute, he had played with all kinds of guns, not to mention the gatling.


    he had even played with a sniper cannon before.


    tang rui fixed the support, put the gatling gun on, and fastened the card slot.


    after finishing all of this, he opened the safety, loaded the gun and pulled the trigger.


    whirrrr¡­ krraaaa

 Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: It Feels Good, But It Hurts

    chapter 93: it feels good, but it hurts


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    a chain of bullets exited the muzzle of the gun.


    tang rui felt numb.


    it wasn¡¯t an exaggeration; he really felt numb.


    his ears were ringing and his hands were a bit numb too.


    when he turned around, he saw lin chao behind him already wearing earmuffs.


    ¡°darn! why didn¡¯t you give me one?¡± tang rui shouted.


    ¡°speak softly,¡± lin chao laughed and replied.


    ¡°what did you say? speak up!¡±


    ¡°come sit down and rest for a while; you¡¯ll be fine in a moment.¡±


    after a while, tang rui began to feel more comfortable, at least his ears weren¡¯t ringing anymore.


    ¡°feels good, doesn¡¯t it?¡± lin chao asked tang rui, inquiring about his shooting experience.


    ¡°absolutely,¡± tang rui nodded. this feeling of firing with such firepower was truly exhilarating, especially since the targets in front had already been riddled with bullets.


    ¡°want to continue?¡±


    ¡°definitely. i want to play until i¡¯m exhausted today.¡±


    ¡°sure, put on the earmuffs and fire away.¡±


    lin chao didn¡¯t take it seriously at all. bullets like these were expensive in civilian gun clubs, but in the military, they were practically worthless.


    legend had it that the logistics support base of the fleet was like a mountain hollowed out. they had to dispose of tons of ammunition every year. being a soldier there, before the end of the year, veterans could take out as many bullets as they liked. they didn¡¯t even need to use targets; making targets was a hassle. they could just grab a machine gun, load it up, and start shooting at the sea. so, the bullets tang rui was using were nothing.


    with the earmuffs on and the belt loaded, tang rui aimed at the dirt mound in front and fired away. it was much better with earmuffs. although there was still noise, it was bearable, and there was no ringing in his ears.


    another 200-round belt was emptied. tang rui glanced at the system panel on the gatling gun.


    [item: gatling heavy machine gun]


    [experience: 400/300 (upgradeable)]


    [origin points: 915.28]


    he had enough experience points to level up, and the experience points for the gatling gun increased with each shot fired. he had just fired 400 rounds, so he now had 400 experience points.


    seeing this calculation method, tang rui made up his mind. even if he had to fire until the gun barrel was scrapped, he would stack up thousands of experience points today. when he got back, he could upgrade the gatling gun.


    tang rui kept firing. initially, he was shooting randomly without any specific target. later, he started consciously aiming, but his aim wasn¡¯t very accurate. that was okay; he could use the smart glasses to calculate the trajectory and display a red dot to target where he wanted to shoot. it made things much easier.


    however, after emptying twenty belts, the gun barrel had suffered some significant wear and tear. the front end was turning red, and he couldn¡¯t use the system¡¯s experience points to repair it in front of everyone, so he had to stop.


    ¡°brother lin, do you have any other guns? i want to try something else,¡± tang rui said, putting the gatling gun aside.


    ¡°what would you like to try? pistol, rifle, submachine gun, sniper rifle, shotgun, or light machine gun?¡± lin chao asked.


    ¡°can i try them all?¡± tang rui asked.


    let him choose? not a chance.


    ¡°sure,¡± lin chao nodded. it wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    soon, several soldiers brought out many guns and laid them out in front of tang rui.


    tang rui looked at the guns in front of him and had a sudden thought. ¡°brother lin, teach me how to disassemble and assemble them.¡±


    ¡°which one do you want to disassemble?¡± lin chao asked.


    ¡°let¡¯s start with the pistol.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    lin chao picked up a pistol and began to disassemble it, explaining to tang rui, ¡°this is the type 92 pistol we use, and it fires 9mm ammunition with a magazine capacity of 15 rounds. disassembling the pistol is very simple. first, remove the magazine, then grip the slide¡­¡±


    tang rui watched lin chao disassemble it once and understood it. it was indeed quite simple, but when he started to disassemble it, he realized that there was a technique involved.


    click! when he reassembled the pistol and loaded the magazine, a faint light flashed on the pistol.


    [item: type 92 pistol]


    [experience: 0/50]


    [origin points: 91538]


    after disassembling and assembling it, the system panel appeared, and he gained 0.1 origin points. not bad at all.


    tang rui held the pistol and played with it. ¡°what about bullets?¡±


    ¡°here you go. the bullets are already loaded, but remember, this is a pistol without a stock, and it has significant recoil. you need to hold it steady when you shoot.¡±


    ¡°i know, i¡¯ll give it a try.¡±


    tang rui stepped up to the shooting range, aimed at the target, and fired. bang! the bullet was fired, but he wasn¡¯t sure where it hit. the target was completely clean.


    ¡°this has some kick,¡± he said. despite being startled by the recoil, he appreciated the feedback.


    bang! bang! bang! tang rui fired a dozen shots in a row, but only two hit the target, and the highest score was seven rings. he was just shooting blindly; his aim was far from accurate.


    ¡°your shooting is not bad,¡± lin chao commented, looking at the target paper 10 meters away. ¡°you want to give it a try?¡±


    tang rui put down the pistol and let lin chao have a turn. ¡°sure, show me your skills.¡±


    ¡°watch carefully.¡± lin chao reloaded the magazine, aimed at the target, and fired five shots in a row. all hit the bullseye.


    ¡°seriously? 1 didn¡¯t know you were such a sharpshooter, brother lin,¡± tang rui exclaimed.


    ¡°sharpshooter? with my skills, even a field unit wouldn¡¯t want me. who shoots at 10 meters? most start at 30 meters, and many go for 50 meters,¡± lin chao replied without much enthusiasm.


    tang rui praised him, but if lin chao admitted it, he would be ridiculed. shooting bullseyes at 10 meters wasn¡¯t much of an accomplishment.


    ¡°okay, okay, 1 admit i¡¯m no match for you.¡±


    tang rui had to admit his inferiority. it was his first time shooting a pistol, so being inexperienced was normal.


    next, he didn¡¯t just try pistols but also had a go with other firearms. the most memorable was the grenade launcher, which almost shattered his shoulder. he had to lie on the ground, and the recoil pushed him back several centimeters. it was quite frightening, but the power of that gun was no joke; it created a massive crater on the mound. if it had hit a person, there might not have been much left.


    after a full day of shooting, his shoulder turned purple and was in considerable pain. what had been exhilarating earlier now hurt immensely.


    ¡°i¡¯ll buy you some medicine when we get back. apply it, and you¡¯ll be fine in a couple of days,¡± lin chao said.


    ¡°my whole shoulder feels like it¡¯s going to be useless. i can¡¯t even lift my arm without feeling pain.¡±


    ¡°come on, it¡¯s nothing. you¡¯ll be fine in a couple of days.¡±


    lin chao had seen this situation many times, especially with beginners. when they fired, if they didn¡¯t hold the stock properly, it was easy for this to happen..

 Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Pinhole Cameras and the Walking 500,000

    chapter 94: pinhole cameras and the walking 500,000


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    bang!


    tang rui felt the car shake, and a sudden force pushed from behind.


    ¡°damn.¡±


    he had been rear-ended.


    tang rui was utterly dumbfounded. he hadn¡¯t slammed on the brakes or anything like that.


    he was simply waiting to make a left turn at a red traffic light, and yet, he had been rear-ended.


    he opened the car door and stepped out, intending to question the driver behind him.


    ¡°what were you thinking?¡±


    as he stepped out of the car, he saw the door of the bmw behind him swing open, and a pair of elegant black legs emerged.


    then, a beautiful woman with wavy hair stepped out of the bmw.


    ¡°am i right? i¡¯m really sorry. 1 just received a message and got distracted. i take full responsibility.¡±


    the beautiful woman with the wavy hair approached him with a very apologetic attitude.


    he looked at the beauty in front of him and caught a whiff of her perfume.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t even vent his frustration.


    ¡°you were driving in high heels? how did you even get your driver¡¯s license?¡±


    glancing at the valentino shoes on her feet, tang rui managed to squeeze out a sentence.


    ¡°sorry, 1 just got off work and forgot to change my shoes.¡±


    the beauty continued to apologize.


    what else could he do? he could only chalk it up to bad luck.


    he had encountered a female driver.


    ¡°don¡¯t block the road. move to the side and wait for the traffic police,¡± tang rui sighed, feeling helpless.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll make the call. it¡¯s entirely my fault,¡± the beauty quickly agreed.


    and so, with less-than-stellar driving skills but a decent attitude, tang rui returned to his car. he passed through the traffic light and parked on the roadside. the beautiful woman followed suit, parking her bmw behind his car.


    ¡°i¡¯ve already called the traffic police. they¡¯re on their way.


    here¡¯s my phone number. if there are any issues with the insurance, feel free to call me directly.¡±


    after parking her car, the woman walked over to tang rui and handed him her phone number.


    at this point, the buttons on her trench coat had been undone, revealing her office attire: a white shirt, a black skirt, and black stockings.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t help but steal a glance at the tight buttons on her chest.


    it was as if he had witnessed something incredible.


    don¡¯t get the wrong idea.


    in tang rui¡¯s eyes, that button on her chest seemed to be emitting a faint red light.


    a camera.


    a button camera?


    tang rui gasped in shock.


    all thoughts of the accident faded from his mind, and he felt a shiver down his spine.


    was this woman even remotely decent? who would put a needle-sized camera on a button?


    she might have caught sight of tang rui¡¯s realization, as she hastily adjusted her clothes, not bothering to conceal her ample bosom. in fact, it made her figure even more striking.


    good heavens.


    it was a mix of rejection and attraction.


    tang rui quickly averted his gaze, pretending to be flustered as he saved her number in his phone.


    just as the woman was about to say something, tang rui suddenly spoke up.


    ¡°it¡¯s quite cold today, and you¡¯re not dressed warmly. you should wait in your car for the traffic police.¡±


    with that, he opened his car door, got in, and left the bewildered beauty behind.


    she stood there momentarily, before turning to return to her own car.


    tang rui stole a glance in his rearview mirror.


    then, he instructed celia, his al assistant, ¡°celia, access the skynet system using li shuyao¡¯s account. use the license plate and facial recognition to gather information on this car and the person involved.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯m searching¡­¡±


    the results were staggering:


    1792 messages found.


    2382 messages found.


    3662 comments found¡­


    countless pieces of information began to be sorted, but they were all fragmented.


    ¡°celia, organize the information for today and arrange it by time.¡±


    ¡°alright, it¡¯s done.¡±


    tang rui perused the information and found that the earliest message was from 10 am. it detailed the woman driving a bmw through a traffic light in qinhuai district. there were photos taken at various traffic lights along her route, and she eventually disappeared at xinjiekou.


    she reappeared past 4 pm, driving from xinjiekou through the river tunnel to jiangpu, and ultimately to the intersection where the rear-end collision had occurred.


    she had parked on the roadside for half an hour and only drove away when tang rui approached.


    there was no need for further explanation. she had intentionally rear-ended him at the intersection with the red traffic lights.


    clearly, she was no ordinary person.


    she belonged to the realm of the unknown, which tang rui referred to as the ¡°500,000 walkers.¡±


    celia, initiate a comprehensive data search across the entire network. dig up all available information on this person.¡±


    ¡°okay, searching now. the computing power is insufficient. estimated time required is 629 days.¡±


    tang rui was frustrated. he needed a more powerful computing system. he contemplated building a server or using a supercomputer and server cluster to maximize his computing capacity.


    ¡°let¡¯s start by searching for images and videos and then collating and associating them.¡±


    tang rui adjusted his instructions, hoping to expedite the process.


    ¡°order changed. searching in progress. estimated time: 15 days and 20 hours.¡±


    ¡°utilize all available computing power in the network.¡±


    ¡°calculating power is being mobilized. cloud computing network data analysis and summary completed. images and video data are sorted out. searching for relevant information.¡±


    as tang rui glanced at the stack of pictures displayed on his smart glasses, he noticed a significant detail: a photo taken at the university entrance.


    california international university?


    wasn¡¯t that a sham university linked to ying-chan¡¯s family?


    considering the day¡¯s events, tang rui needed no further confirmation of who might be behind this.


    who else but ying-chan?


    after some time, the traffic police finally arrived. they took photos and prepared to assess responsibility.


    ¡°i apologize for taking up your time,¡± the woman said sincerely.


    ¡°no worries. it won¡¯t take long,¡± tang rui replied.


    ¡°how about 1 treat you to a meal as an apology?¡±


    ¡°no need. i still need to head home later.¡±


    ¡°what about tomorrow or the day after?¡±


    ¡°i might not have the time.¡±


    tang rui awkwardly chatted with this woman involved in a 500,000-yuan operation.


    meanwhile, celia continued to analyze data from the internet. as more data poured in, celia¡¯s search for relevant information became faster and more efficient.


    unbeknownst to the woman with the wavy hair, her foundation had been laid bare by tang rui, who was diligently collecting data as he waited for the traffic police to complete their investigation.


    once the responsibility had been established, tang rui drove back home. upon arriving, he turned on his computer and began organizing and saving the information obtained by celia.


    the internet never truly forgets. many things that are deleted might not disappear entirely but are stored in hidden corners of cyberspace.


    ¡°it¡¯s time for dinner. wait¡­ what are you looking at?¡± li shuyao, who had been watching a drama, came over to tang rui¡¯s side and noticed the woman¡¯s photo on his computer screen.


    ¡°look at this spy.¡±


    ¡°spy?¡±


    ¡°yes, on my way back today¡­¡±


    tang rui explained the situation to her.


    upon hearing this, li shuyao frowned in concern. ¡°why don¡¯t we hire some bodyguards? i¡¯ll ask my grandfather to find capable individuals.¡±


    ¡°no need, i already have someone to protect me.¡±


    tang rui shook his head.


    during his investigation on the skynet system, he had realized that he was being followed.


    he checked the time and discovered that the car had started following him only after he had finished his shooting practice at the middle easterners¡¯ place.


    the car had the license plate of the provincial forest research institute, but it was a known front. everyone recognized it.


    after dinner, tang rui was busy for over an hour. he had found information on eleven individuals linked to the 500,000-yuan operation. one of them was using a huawei phone, which puzzled him.


    ¡°why would someone with a 500,000-yuan operation use a huawei phone?¡±


    celia had almost unearthed the person¡¯s entire life through that phone. with a higher level of skill, more valuable information could have been uncovered.


    ¡°head inside; i¡¯ll make a call,¡± tang rui told li shuyao, who was watching tv.


    ¡°alright,¡± li shuyao replied, obediently heading inside.


    tang rui went outside and knocked on the window of an audi parked nearby.


    ¡°what is it?¡± the person in the car rolled down the window, his face exuding coldness.


    ¡°thanks for your hard work. come over for a cup of tea.¡±


    tang rui extended the invitation.


    the man¡¯s icy demeanor instantly softened. ¡°mr. tang, when did you discover us?¡±


    ¡°just tonight.¡±


    ¡°we¡¯re disciplined and have limited contact with you.¡±


    ¡°ying-chan already has her sights on me.¡±


    ¡°what did you find?¡±


    ¡°come inside, have a seat, and 1¡¯11 explain slowly.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯m relying on you then.¡±


    both occupants in the front and rear seats of the audi exited the car and followed tang rui into his house.


    after enjoying a cup of tea, they asked tang rui for more details.


    tang rui showed them the woman¡¯s information involved in the car accident.


    the more they examined, the more somber their expressions became.


    ¡°we apologize for not performing our job adequately. i¡¯ll report this to our department.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s still plenty of information. i followed the leads and found a lot of data.¡±


    tang rui shared more data, revealing that the woman had two friends who had recently visited ying-chan. these friends had boyfriends, one of whom was a researcher at the institute of fine mechanics and the other at the institute of optics. he then traced their connections to other friends.


    as tang rui revealed the information, the two men¡¯s expressions grew increasingly grim.


    li shuyao¡¯s voice caught their attention. ¡°i don¡¯t think you¡¯ve seen it all. look at this folder.¡±


    she had entered the room and was looking at the computer screen, shocked by the information displayed.


    the folder contained detailed information on the entire operation, with plenty of evidence to support their actions.


    ¡°mr. tang, this information is invaluable. i must report it to my superiors immediately. we also need to take this evidence with us.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s not a problem, but the information i¡¯ve found is still incomplete. i haven¡¯t checked their bank account information or the companies they work for yet.¡±


    ¡°we¡¯ll investigate these matters thoroughly. no one will escape.¡±


    ¡°can you notify me when you make an arrest? i¡¯d like to witness the situation.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s not something we can decide.¡±


    with the information copied, the officials left tang rui¡¯s house. he then went upstairs to rest.


    ¡°why is your shoulder bruised?¡±


    ¡°i was at the shooting range today and got hit by the gun¡¯s recoil. lin bought some medicine, but i haven¡¯t applied it yet.¡±


    ¡°where is it? i¡¯ll get it for you.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s downstairs, probably on the shoe cabinet near the door.¡±


    li shuyao retrieved the medicine for blood circulation and applied it to tang rui¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°be gentle; it hurts,¡± tang rui groaned.


    ¡°it¡¯ll get better soon. hang in there,¡± li shuyao comforted him.


    after applying the medicine, tang rui went to bed. he didn¡¯t have the energy for anything else and needed rest..

 Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Gatling Railgun

    chapter 95: gatling railgun


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui arrived at the company in a vehicle from the forestry research institute.


    upon reaching the company, he found lin chao and recounted yesterday¡¯s events to him.


    ¡°wait for me while i make a phone call,¡± lin chao said.


    lin chao listened attentively, his expression serious.


    after he finished the call, he returned to tang rui and asked if he had any specific requirements for the vehicle.


    ¡°you want a car for me?¡± tang rui asked, surprised by the offer.


    ¡°yes, not only a car but also a bodyguard and a driver,¡± lin chao replied. ¡°if you don¡¯t want a bodyguard accompanying you, we can send a driver instead.¡±


    lin chao inquired about tang rui¡¯s preference, considering that some people didn¡¯t like being followed by bodyguards.


    tang rui didn¡¯t really mind. he thought it wasn¡¯t necessary to have so many people with him, especially since he was in his home country, not abroad. he only needed a bodyguard temporarily. once he settled his affairs, he would move to the mountainous area, where he wouldn¡¯t be easily threatened. besides, his rv was almost ready, and he had accumulated enough experience points for an upgrade, thanks to his gatling gun. so, after some thought, he decided that a driver would suffice.


    ¡°i don¡¯t really care about the vehicle itself, as long as it¡¯s bulletproof. no need for a bodyguard; just a driver will do,¡± tang rui responded.


    ¡°alright, 1 understand,¡± lin chao said.


    over an hour later, a bulletproof military off-road vehicle arrived at the company. it was painted in desert camouflage, and even the windshield had blast-resistant mesh.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t help but raise an eyebrow at the sight. he had only requested a bulletproof vehicle, so he found the level of security a bit excessive. why not send an armored vehicle instead?


    the vehicle¡¯s door opened, and a tall man, at least 190 cm in height, stepped out.


    ¡°reporting, gao yang reporting,¡± he said, saluting lin chao.


    ¡°hello, gao yang. i¡¯m lin chao. you will be responsible for driving comrade tang rui and ensuring his safety from now on,¡± lin chao said, returning the salute.


    ¡°yes, i promise to complete the mission,¡± gao yang replied, then turned to tang rui and asked, ¡°please give me your instructions.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s alright, this isn¡¯t the military, yang ge. you don¡¯t have to be so formal. let¡¯s relax a bit in private,¡± tang rui hurriedly waved his hand. he couldn¡¯t handle such a formal atmosphere.


    ¡°alright,¡± gao yang nodded, although he still seemed somewhat reserved.


    ¡°yang ge, follow me,¡± lin chao said.


    ¡°okay.¡±


    lin chao and gao yang went to the office, leaving tang rui to attend to his own matters.


    in his laboratory, tang rui took out his gatling gun and initiated an upgrade. a faint glow flashed, and the upgrade was complete. there wasn¡¯t much external change except for the repair of the gun barrel¡¯s wear and tear.


    [item: gatling heavy machine gun +1]


    [experience: 3700/600 (upgradable)]


    [origin points: 915.28]


    tang rui glanced at the system panel and decided to upgrade it again without hesitation.


    swish!


    another upgrade completed. this time, there was no significant external change, but there must have been internal improvements that he couldn¡¯t see.


    checking the experience points, he saw that he could continue upgrading, so he clicked to upgrade again.


    swish!


    a blue light flashed, and this time, there was a slight change in the external appearance of the gatling gun. the gun barrel¡¯s length had increased, and the motor¡¯s size had decreased, giving it a more refined look.


    apart from these changes, there weren¡¯t any significant alterations. tang rui looked at the system panel again.


    [item: rapid gatling heavy machine gun +3]


    [experience: 1900/? (non-upgradable)]


    [origin points: 915.28 (can be reinforced)]


    indeed, it couldn¡¯t be upgraded further. level 3 was a limit, and he needed to reinforce it to continue. tang rui had more than 900 origin points, so he decided to reinforce it immediately.


    he chose to reinforce the gun barrel, gun body, accessories, and motor.


    swish!


    a blue light flashed, and the gatling gun¡¯s reinforcement was completed. tang rui looked at the transformed gatling gun, now even more handsome than before. he decided to reinforce it further.


    however, the experience points weren¡¯t sufficient for another upgrade, so he opted for specialized reinforcement. fifteen origin points were instantly spent.


    swish!


    another blue light flashed. this time, the gatling gun had undergone a significant transformation.


    [item: electromagnetic accelerated gatling heavy machine gun +3]


    [experience: 1900/8200]


    [reinforcement: gun barrel (specialized), gun body (specialized), accessories (specialized), motor (specialized)]


    [attributes: rapid, armor-piercing, penetration, explosive]


    [origin points: 898.28]


    this upgrade had turned it into an electromagnetic accelerated weapon. however, it didn¡¯t fire projectiles directly but still required ammunition. inside the gun barrel, there was an electromagnetic coil that accelerated the bullets when fired, increasing their kinetic energy. the exact increase in firepower was uncertain, but judging from the attributes on the system panel, it was undoubtedly powerful.


    tang rui disassembled the newly reinforced gatling gun to examine the electromagnetic acceleration coil closely. he realized that instead of embedding wires into the gun barrel, they had turned the rifling into conductive coils. with the electromagnetic force, bullets not only accelerated but also didn¡¯t cause wear and tear to the gun barrel.


    impressed by the design, tang rui understood that the real innovation lay in the material of the gun barrel and the battery used. he had strengthened the battery in his previous laptop, making it more advanced than commercial batteries in terms of energy storage, charging speed, and safety. however, he didn¡¯t intend to reveal this technology yet, as it was far more valuable than conventional firearms.


    he decided to focus on his military-industrial projects and accumulate wealth. when the time came for an energy revolution, he would be in a dominant position. until then, he could always use his luan bird ii aerospace mothership to persuade anyone who disagreed with him, even his senior, zhang zhipeng.


    tang rui stored the disassembled gatling gun in a box and proceeded to manufacture a new one. he needed two of them for his rv, and he wanted to make an extra one.


    as he worked, his phone vibrated, and he saw that it was a call from senior zhang.


    ¡°hello, senior.¡±


    ¡°junior, i hope i¡¯m not interrupting anything.¡±


    ¡°no, not at all. how¡¯s everything on your end?¡±


    ¡°everything is going well. i¡¯ve just set up the project team here, and all the equipment and personnel are in place. if you¡¯re not too busy, i can send someone to collect the drone blueprints from you.¡±


    ¡°sure, i¡¯m at the company now. you can send them over.¡±


    zhang zhipeng called to obtain the blueprints for the drone. during his previous visit, he hadn¡¯t brought the blueprints with him. now that he had a stable team and the drone project was ready, it was time to begin production.


    tang rui returned to his office and had xiaoyi transfer the updated drone blueprints to a portable hard drive. these blueprints had been modified to eliminate previous flaws, mainly related to thermal expansion issues caused by differences in internal structure. as long as they had these blueprints, they could manufacture the drones directly.


    an hour later, personnel from the military¡¯s classified department arrived at the company. tang rui handed them the portable hard drive, and the rest of the process was out of his hands..

 Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: This Is How We Make Friends

    chapter 96: this is how we make friends


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    beijing, at the state guesthouse.


    tang rui didn¡¯t go to beijing again for leisure. it was the middle east.


    he couldn¡¯t be bothered to care about others, but since the middle easterners were here, he had to come.


    what a joke. with the godly tycoon around, you couldn¡¯t possibly give them second-class treatment, could you?


    did you not want to make a living?


    this time, tang rui came over not only to sell things, but also to receive gifts at the same time.


    prince salim said that he would give him a gift.


    it was all very mysterious.


    until now, he still didn¡¯t know what the other party was prepared to give him.


    after a while, prince salim¡¯s motorcade arrived at the state guesthouse, and the other party also got out of the car.


    ¡°your highness, welcome back.¡±


    ¡°my friend, how glad am i to see you again!¡±


    after greeting each other, the two of them entered the hotel.


    ¡°my friend, thank you very much for what happened last time.


    ¡°your country¡¯s weapons are too useful.


    ¡°i¡¯m here to purchase another batch of weapons.¡±


    prince salim probably knew why he was so popular.


    evidently, after entering the house, he expressed that he was there to throw coins.


    ¡°our weapons are for the sake of maintaining world peace, unlike yingchan, who only wants to make money.¡±


    tang rui stood on the moral high ground and pointed at yingchan.


    after prince salim heard this, he expressed that there was nothing wrong with it.


    after all, by comparing the selling prices of the firearms on both sides, one could tell who was here to harvest leeks and collect insurance fees, and who was selling them at a tearful discount.


    ¡°my friend, i¡¯m in charge of this purchase.


    therefore, i¡¯ve decided to purchase more weapons from you.¡±


    ¡®too sets of integrated fire-fighting drone systems?¡±


    ¡°cough cough¡­ he didn¡¯t need that many. he only needed 40 heavy armor sets and another 20 sets.


    i mean, does your company have any other products?¡± prince salim said awkwardly.


    it wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t afford 100 sets.


    there was no need to buy so many.


    ¡°other products.¡±


    tang rui had a headache. their company didn¡¯t have any other products to sell either.


    the drone could not be sold.


    that thing was highly confidential.


    what else could he buy?


    there was nothing.


    could he purchase a gatling?


    ¡°yes, no matter what it is, 1 will buy a batch,¡± prince salim said directly.


    they didn¡¯t even buy some.


    they bought an entire batch.


    we middle easteners make friends in such a simple and unadorned way.


    ¡°uh¡­ my company had previously developed a reconnaissance drone.¡±


    ¡°give me ten.¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s also our company¡¯s newly developed field command rv.¡±


    ¡°give me 20 cars.¡±


    ¡°is there nothing else?¡±


    prince salim saw that tang rui was speechless and was a little puzzled.


    it was not even close.


    was he looking down on the middle east?


    ¡°that¡­ actually, i think it¡¯s meaningless for you to buy things like this.


    if you lack anything, you can leave it to our company to develop. we guarantee that it will be of international first-class standards.¡±


    tang rui was also helpless.


    don¡¯t ask me what 1 have. just tell me what you need.


    it was targeted at high-end customers.


    we can do a private custom-made project and tailor it to our needs.


    ¡°sure, then we¡¯ll give you 500 million dollars in research funding. we¡¯ll buy it after the finished product is produced.¡±


    prince salim didn¡¯t think much of it after listening to it. he directly expressed that there was no problem and that he would also give 500 million dollars in research funding.


    ¡°what do you need?¡±


    tang rui asked.


    ¡°we need everything, my friend,¡± prince salim said indifferently.


    n 11


    tang rui was made silent again.


    did he think too much? did he think that i was collecting protection fees?


    ¡°no, what i said is true. whatever you need, i can completely tailor it for you,¡± tang rui said very sincerely.


    ¡°yes, i know, my friend. i¡¯m serious. just do as you see fit,¡± prince salim replied sincerely.


    tang rui curled his lips.


    this was what annoyed him the most.


    i asked you to order, but you said whatever.


    who the f*ck knew what you wanted to eat?


    and so arbitrarily as well.


    ¡°alright, friend, that¡¯s all. let¡¯s talk about something else.¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    ¡°thank you for your help last time. i¡¯ve specially left you a gift this time.¡± ¡°what gift?¡±


    ¡°a yacht.¡±


    yachts.


    why would he want that thing?


    jinling wasn¡¯t near the sea. how could he put the yacht in xuanwu lake?


    this guy was really bad at gifting.


    ¡°and this yacht is a modified warship. how about it?¡± prince salim said with a smile.


    tang rui nodded. he had to give face to the tycoon.


    ¡°very good. 1 like this gift very much.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s good that you like it. i wanted to give you a sports car, but it¡¯s too cheap.


    ¡°then, i thought of sending you a plane, but the private plane i ordered will take more than a year to be delivered.


    ¡°therefore, i thought about it and decided to give you this newly renovated yacht.¡±


    ¡°thank you,¡± tang rui said politely.


    the two of them chatted casually for a while, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.


    one was here to make friends.


    one was here to earn money.


    everyone got along very well.


    that night, tang rui accompanied prince salim to have a meal at the state guesthouse before leaving the capital.


    he had to go back and prepare things.


    the reconnaissance drones were still fine. with the blueprints, they could be produced at any time.


    field commander rv.


    now, he did not even have the blueprints. he still had to think of a way to find an oem.


    back at the company, tang rui got someone to find a car interior decoration company, the best one available.


    when a military vehicle appeared, it was impossible for it to have its own luxurious interior.


    if the middle east had placed an order directly for them, it would have been fine.


    now, tang rui wanted to find a contract worker.


    he would definitely not agree.


    therefore, tang rui could only purchase the foreign trade department¡¯s 8x8 off-road command vehicle and then modify its interior.


    after all, it was a foreign trade version, and many things could be dismantled.


    when tang rui placed the order, he directly let them dismantle it, not even needing to install it.


    as long as they sent the naked car and some necessary equipment over, it would be fine.


    that afternoon, the people from more than a dozen luxury car interior decoration companies in jinling arrived.


    tang rui rented a conference room in the conference center to meet them.


    ¡°this vehicle is an 8x8 field command vehicle. your order is to transform this off-road command vehicle into an off-road command vehicle.


    ¡°i only have three requirements: luxury, comfort, and class.


    ¡°you can use the best materials on the market and buy luxury goods to decorate it.


    ¡°as long as you reserve a space for the command desk and communication equipment, you can do whatever you want with the rest.¡±


    tang rui projected the internal photos of the foreign trade department¡¯s off-road command vehicle onto the big screen so that they could see it more carefully.


    ¡°president tang, how do we bid?¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s no need to bid. each of you can give me a design and renderings.


    ¡°i will choose one to cooperate with..¡±

 Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: An Interesting Design

    chapter 97: an interesting design


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after hearing tang rui¡¯s words, everyone present looked at each other.


    yes.


    they all wanted to look at others.


    ¡°president tang, what should i pay attention to when designing? are there any taboos?¡±


    ¡°you can go back and check it yourself. this batch of touring cars is going to be sold to the middle east.¡±


    how could tang rui know what taboo questions there were? he directly let them go investigate by themselves.


    ¡°president tang, should we add some elements from the middle east when we design it?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s up to you whether you want to add it or not. i only want to see the renderings and design.¡±


    ¡°president tang, what¡¯s the upper limit of our renovation?¡±


    ¡°there aren¡¯t too many restrictions. as long as it¡¯s not too outrageous, i can accept it.¡±


    ¡°president tang¡­¡±


    the representatives of the various companies asked what they wanted to know.


    after tang rui finished answering, he let them leave.


    taking out the design plan and renderings within three days¡­ why was he so awesome?


    he was the client.


    the happiness of the father of the first party was something that the second party could not experience.


    party b could only feel pain.


    back at the company, tang rui began to assemble the integrated platform for the fire-fighting drones.


    russia started to urge him.


    he asked when the company would be able to deliver the goods and if they could work overtime a little earlier.


    they had already taken care of the su-4.7 and could fly over at any time.


    tang rui saw russia rushing him so anxiously.


    thinking about how russia had so many good things at home, he decided to speed up the progress.


    what if there was a next time?


    he paused the assembly of the rv and began to work on the vehicle platform.


    in the morning, he assembled three cars.


    in the afternoon, he assembled three cars.


    he was only responsible for the assembly. the employees were responsible for the jet and the details.


    according to this rhythm, if nothing unexpected happened, russia¡¯s order would be completed in seven days.


    at the end of the day, 120 origin points were in his hands.


    after work, tang rui sat in the wild bulletproof suv home. it was quite eye-catching along the way.


    it was too eye-catching.


    he reckoned that when he finished his off-road rv, it would be even more eye-catching on the road.


    beep beep!


    his phone rang.


    he took it out and saw that it was a message from his younger sister.


    ¡°brother, the day after tomorrow is sister shuyao¡¯s birthday, don¡¯t forget.¡±


    ¡°alright, got it.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not letting you know. i¡¯m letting you prepare for romance.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    ¡°then how do you want to prepare?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not telling you.¡±


    ¡°tsk ~¡±


    it wasn¡¯t that tang rui didn¡¯t want to say it, it was that he simply couldn¡¯t think of anything romantic.


    there were so many romantic things on the internet that he felt silly.


    even if he wasn¡¯t stupid.


    it was also very awkward.


    in any case, he definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to do it.


    back home, tang rui sneakily glanced at li shuyao¡¯s id card.


    that was not right.


    why was there still half a month left?


    he checked.


    it was a lunar birthday, so it was fine.


    ¡°what do you like after all?¡± tang rui asked while eating.


    he couldn¡¯t think of anything, much less about romance.


    however, he could give her a gift or something. that would not be a problem.


    ¡°i like watching dramas. why?¡±


    li shuyao didn¡¯t understand why he asked that.


    h


    no, i mean, what do you like? clothes, electronics, cars, planes, and so on?¡±


    ¡°you know it¡¯s my birthday? who told you that?¡±


    after li shuyao heard it, she knew what tang rui was up to.


    ¡°ziqi told me.¡±


    ¡°haha.¡±


    11


    no, you haven¡¯t said what you like yet.¡±


    ¡°if i could think of it, why would i ask you?¡±


    h 11


    li shuyao didn¡¯t want to say anything else.


    ¡°if you don¡¯t tell me, i¡¯ll buy you stockings,¡± tang rui said with narrowed eyes.


    ¡°i like the stars in the sky. go and buy them.¡±


    after saying that, she put down her chopsticks and left.


    ¡°why are you angry? it¡¯s ridiculous.¡±


    tang rui thought as he ate. liking the stars in the sky, this hobby was a little hard to get.


    should he buy a meteorite?


    it could be considered a star, hey?


    what a pain in the *ss.


    ¡°president tang, these are the design plans and renderings sent by the three companies.¡±


    the next day, when he arrived at the company, he received three designs.


    good heavens.


    it had only been an afternoon and a night, and the design plan and renderings were already out?


    was the designer alright?


    was he that desperate?


    tang rui returned to the office with three albums and a folder, sat down, and began to read.


    he looked at the rendering first.


    the design proposal was not urgent.


    if he couldn¡¯t even look at the renderings, then there was no need to look at the design plan.


    the first renderings looked pretty good. every aspect of the interior was luxurious.


    even the curtains had a logo on them.


    however, he did not recognize this brand, so the other party¡¯s little scheme was completely in vain.


    he finished flipping through an album.


    tang rui¡¯s evaluation of this company was that it was more than luxurious, but not cool enough.


    then, he flipped to the second book.


    the design of the second shop was quite interesting.


    the blend of military-style and luxurious style gave off a unique flavor.


    you couldn¡¯t tell what kind of taste it was, but it felt a little awkward.


    as for the third house¡­ their designs were not luxurious but technological.


    the interior was designed with a cool tone and curved lines.


    it looked pretty good and was considered the best of the three.


    however, he was not in a hurry to make a decision.


    the other companies had yet to submit it, so there was no need to rush.


    he changed into his work clothes.


    tang rui came to the workshop and continued to assemble the vehicle platform.


    the morning passed.


    of the companies that participated in the meeting yesterday, other than two that had yet to give their design plans and renderings, the rest had all sent them over.


    he could tell that everyone was working hard. after all, it was not easy to earn money these days.


    after lunch, he returned to his office and began to look through the renderings.


    he had to admire the imagination of these designers. anyway, they could come up with any strange style.


    he actually saw an ancient design.


    entering the rv was similar to entering a room in ancient times. the qiangong walking bed had been set up.


    what kind of imagination was this?


    this thing was quite luxurious, but the problem was that the style did not match.


    tang rui looked for a long time.


    in the end, he picked out two renderings that he liked.


    one was a futuristic style of cyberpunk. while luxurious, it also employed a large number of electronic screens and touch screens, as well as led lights.


    they even installed screens on the floor and the toilet.


    the other was the one he picked out in the morning. it was a futuristic sci-fi style with a cold color tone.


    he finished reading the album. the next step was to look at the design plan.


    the design of the cyberpunk was mainly about information technology and electronics, and it was also equipped with an in-car intelligent auxiliary system.


    the designer had even marked it out that it could be used to buy this system.


    tang rui pursed his lips after reading and was too lazy to continue reading.


    originally, the renderings were quite good.


    once the designer¡¯s proposal was out, there was no need to look at it.


    he opened the second design proposal.


    game pod information command rv


    yes.


    this title was not bad.


    tang rui took a look. this designer¡¯s main focus was also on information technology, but his information technology referred to using the way of playing games in the future to command the troops.


    of course, it was also written below.


    he didn¡¯t need to redo the system. he just needed to change the theme.


    to put it simply, a normal icon was round, but he changed it to a square.


    anyway, as long as it looked like science fiction, there was no need to redo the system.


    how interesting..

 Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Light Quantum Information Capture System

    chapter 98: light quantum information capture system


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°old feng, could you go over and inquire about their project timeline and quotation? also, check the materials they are using while you¡¯re at it.¡±


    after tang rui made his selection, he asked feng yuanxing to go and gather information, and he wanted to assess the situation as well.


    when it came to tasks like these, giving them to old feng presented no problems at all.


    he was the most reliable person in the entire company.


    moreover, he was excellent at paying attention to details and could often find potential issues in unexpected places.


    that¡¯s why tang rui entrusted this matter to him.


    after all, it was being sold to the middle east, and they couldn¡¯t afford any loopholes that might become a subject of ridicule.


    ¡°sure, mr. tang, i¡¯ll head over there right away,¡± feng yuanxing replied as he accepted the task.


    after delegating the field command vehicle matter to old feng, tang rui made a phone call to zhang shixiong.


    for outsourcing the reconnaissance drones, zhang shixiong was the go-to person.


    the situation there was that they were manufacturing skynet drones, and it wasn¡¯t a simple task at all.


    once the arrangements were made, tang rui didn¡¯t continue assembling the vehicle-mounted platform in the workshop. instead, he returned to his own lab to work on the vr (virtual reality) device.


    he had purchased two vr headsets.


    next, he intended to disassemble and upgrade these two devices.


    why was he doing this?


    mainly because tomorrow was li shuyao¡¯s birthday, and he wanted to use vr headsets.


    the vr headsets available on the market didn¡¯t meet his requirements.


    an hour later, both vr headsets were completely disassembled and reassembled by tang rui.


    he immediately selected the ¡°enhance¡± option.


    swish!


    a faint light flashed.


    the device upgrade was complete.


    the vr headsets, which initially appeared somewhat bulky, now became sleek and lightweight. furthermore, the lenses had enlarged, enveloping the entire field of vision.


    [item: immersive vr headset]


    [experience: 0/700]


    [enhancements: screen, chip, shell]


    [origin points: 1079.28]


    after reviewing the data on the system panel, tang rui put on the vr headset.


    ¡°celia, play images of the stars captured by the hubble space telescope.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    ¡°also, play some background music.¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    as the darkness before him disappeared, a dazzling cosmic starry sky appeared in his vision.


    vibrant galaxies.


    beautiful and mysterious pillars of creation.


    one by one, the images captured by the hubble space telescope appeared before him after being processed.


    in this moment, his eyes were filled with the entire milky way.


    a few minutes later, tang rui took off the vr headset and sat there in a daze.


    the vr device was fine, but there seemed to be an issue with the images captured by the hubble telescope. even after image rendering, they still felt somewhat unnatural, like a dropped frame, giving it an awkward feeling.


    after some thought, tang rui decided to capture his own images.


    however, regular space telescopes produced images far inferior to those from the hubble, and rendering the hubble images would be better. but if he built one himself, there wouldn¡¯t be a suitable place to store it. these things were too large and impractical for his purposes.


    after a while, tang rui picked up his laptop and called out to gao yang, who was in the adjacent rest area.


    ¡°brother yang, let¡¯s go to ma¡¯an airport.¡±


    ¡°on my way.¡±


    gao yang received the message and immediately put away his phone, then rushed out.


    once in the car, gao yang accelerated, and their off-road vehicle left the company premises.


    they arrived at ma¡¯an airport, and tang rui went directly to the hangar.


    currently, there was still one drone in the hangar, the one enhanced through the system panel.


    the other one had already been sent to the military for further flight and stress tests, especially extreme tests. these were things tang rui couldn¡¯t handle himself, or rather, he didn¡¯t want to deal with them, as they were too troublesome.


    so, he handed that drone over to the military for testing.


    approaching the drone, tang rui checked the system panel and selected ¡°enhance.¡±


    [select enhancement direction]


    [photon quantum information capture system ¨C ultra-long-range reconnaissance]


    [neutrino information sensing radar ¨C precise scanning]


    [directional crystal-like atomic structural body ¨C cross-orbit flight]


    [hyper-combustion shockwave liquid oxygen hybrid engine ¨C super-high-speed flight]


    these were the four enhancement options for the drone, requiring 200 source points each for enhancement. tang rui now had enough source points, but he couldn¡¯t enhance them all at once.


    today, tang rui came to enhance the photon quantum information capture system. in this situation, as long as he didn¡¯t dismantle the drone, no one would notice.


    as for disassembling the drone, apart from him, no one else could even get close to this hangar. the loyalty drone project was no joke; the j-20 coupled with several drones was the ceiling of current aerial combat.


    he clicked on the upgrade.


    swish!


    a dark golden light flashed, and the enhancement was completed.


    there was no change in the appearance of the drone, just as if it hadn¡¯t been enhanced at all. as for the internals, tang rui had no intention of opening it up right now.


    he opened the hangar doors and informed the ground crew to refuel the drone.


    now he wanted to fly the drone, and he could do so anytime; nobody would stop him.


    fifteen minutes later, the refueling was complete, and the drone was towed onto the runway.


    ¡°fishpond calling the control tower.¡±


    ¡°control tower, receiving. go ahead.¡±


    ¡°fishpond requesting takeoff.¡±


    ¡°permission granted for takeoff. the current ground wind speed is 35, coming from the southwest. be cautious of crosswinds.¡±


    ¡°fishpond copies, will be cautious of crosswinds.¡±


    tang rui pushed the throttle lever forward.


    the drone quickly started up and taxied down the runway.


    after a hundred meters, he pulled the control stick, executing a dry takeoff.


    the drone shot straight into the sky.


    ¡°calling the control tower.¡±


    ¡°control tower, receiving. go ahead.¡±


    ¡°fishpond requests retracting the dragon lens.¡±


    ¡°please explain the situation.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll be conducting a high-altitude test shortly, and i¡¯d rather not expose any information.¡±


    ¡°permission granted to retract the dragon lens.¡±


    tang rui retracted the dragon lens and then pushed the throttle.


    the drone soared to an altitude of 50,000 meters.


    at this altitude, the city below appeared incredibly tiny.


    the drone leveled out and began to circle its surroundings.


    tang rui activated the photon quantum information capture system.


    he wanted to see just how powerful this cutting-edge technology was.


    the next moment, his vision changed, and the resolution of the intelligent eyeglass screen was instantly maxed out.


    the laptop¡¯s image processing chip and graphics card utilization shot up to 95%.


    fortunately, celia began to package the data and sent it to the big data network for cloud computing, or else this enhanced computer would have been overwhelmed by the information.


    tang rui shook his head left and right and glanced around.


    nothing seemed to have changed.


    except that it was a bit clearer, what else?


    but the next moment, as his pupils adjusted, the image in front of him began to continuously zoom in.


    to what extent did it zoom in?


    at an altitude of 50,000 meters, he could see the jagged edges of gravel on the ground.


    and it was very clear.


    it was like looking at gravel under sunlight with a magnifying glass..

 Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Body Strengthening Equipment Must Be

    chapter 99: body strengthening equipment must be


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    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    that evening¡­


    tang rui bought a cake and brought it home.


    the two of them finished the cake, then went back to the second floor.


    ¡°where¡¯s my birthday gift?¡± li shuyao asked.


    ¡°here,¡± tang rui said, taking out a box.


    ¡°what is it?¡± li shuyao asked curiously.


    ¡°you¡¯ll know when you open it.¡±


    result.


    when li shuyao opened the box, she found a vr headset inside.


    her expression instantly fell.


    she had thought it might be a necklace, bracelet, or something like that when she saw the box.


    but instead, it was a vr headset.


    couldn¡¯t he be a bit more romantic and give her flowers or jewelry? those things didn¡¯t require a special occasion.


    but tang rui had other plans and gave her a vr headset.


    no hope.


    li shuyao took the vr headset out of the box and took a deep breath.


    don¡¯t get angry.


    don¡¯t get angry.


    she had chosen it herself and was prepared for this.


    ¡°well, it¡¯s quite nice. i like it,¡± li shuyao said, smiling.


    ¡°follow me,¡± tang rui said, leading li shuyao to the balcony on the second floor and sitting together on the lazy sofa.


    ¡°put on the headset.¡±


    ¡°hmm?¡±


    ¡°put it on, and you¡¯ll see.¡±


    li shuyao saw that tang rui also took out a vr headset and decided to put it on.


    the next moment, the darkness in front of her disappeared, replaced by a magnificent galaxy.


    ¡°what is this?¡± li shuyao instinctively turned her head and looked at tang rui.


    she had thought she wouldn¡¯t see anything at all.


    but she actually saw it.


    in the vr headset¡¯s view, the two of them were sitting on a crescent moon-shaped boat, cuddling together.


    around them, dust clouds sparkled with starlight.


    the moon-shaped boat they were on flowed gently like a stream.


    ¡°how do you like it?¡± tang rui asked with a smile.


    ¡°i love it,¡± li shuyao said, leaning against tang rui and holding his waist with both hands.


    ¡°come, do this with me.¡± tang rui extended his hand and gestured towards a distant nebula.


    the next moment, the surrounding stars turned into streaks of light, and the two of them rapidly approached the nebula.


    soon, the brilliant streaks of light disappeared, and the massive nebula appeared before them.


    ¡°it¡¯s amazing,¡± li shuyao exclaimed with wide eyes as she looked at the scenery around her.


    she also tried gesturing towards a distant nebula.


    swish!


    the streaks of light reappeared.


    they passed through a wormhole and arrived at the nebula they had pointed to.


    ¡°i¡¯ll take you to a special place,¡± tang rui gestured toward the pillar of creation¡¯s direction and they arrived in this fantastic and colorful world.


    after looking around at the scenery, li shuyao turned to tang rui.


    so handsome.


    who said he didn¡¯t understand romance?


    this was very romantic.


    at this moment, li shuyao felt incredibly happy.


    ¡°are these scenes computer-generated?¡± li shuyao asked curiously after a while.


    ¡°yes,¡± tang rui didn¡¯t tell the whole truth, but he wasn¡¯t exactly lying either.


    the scenes before them were actually shot by him with a drone in the afternoon and later rendered on a computer.


    at first, he didn¡¯t know how powerful the quantum light information capture system was.


    he thought it would provide clear views of the ground at most.


    but when he observed outer space with it, the system truly demonstrated its capabilities.


    this system wasn¡¯t meant for use on spacecraft within a planet¡¯s atmosphere.


    it was designed for use on spaceships in outer space, and it wouldn¡¯t become obsolete.


    quantum light information capture.


    not photon information capture.


    despite the difference of just one word, the gap was immense.


    it didn¡¯t capture light waves.


    instead, it captured the information functions carried by quantum light.


    as for what state this information function was in¡ªwhether it was a collapsed state, a superposition state, or something else¡ªtang rui didn¡¯t know.


    he couldn¡¯t comprehend the principles behind this system, even though he had absorbed all the knowledge of quantum mechanics through his learning machine.


    he could make educated guesses, but he couldn¡¯t be certain.


    when he had time, after setting up the laboratory, he planned to disassemble this equipment to examine its operation and underlying code.


    even then, it might not be deducible.


    half an hour later, they took off the vr headsets.


    ¡°go take a shower. i¡¯ll tidy up downstairs,¡± li shuyao said, pushing tang rui toward the bathroom.


    ¡°aren¡¯t we working out today?¡± tang rui asked, puzzled.


    ¡°we¡¯ll work out later. you go shower first,¡± li shuyao replied, pushing him into the bathroom and closing the door.


    what¡¯s going on?


    tang rui didn¡¯t understand, but he had no choice but to undress and take a shower.


    after hearing the sound of running water in the bathroom, li shuyao rushed downstairs.


    she first cleaned up the table, then hurried upstairs to her dressing room, taking out a costume from a closet.


    when tang rui finished his shower, he couldn¡¯t find the hairdryer.


    ¡°have you seen the hairdryer?¡± he asked.


    ¡°junior, are you looking for this?¡± li shuyao walked in from outside the door, holding the hairdryer, her face slightly flushed.


    at that moment, tang rui was left dumbfounded.


    because li shuyao was wearing a bunny girl costume.


    ¡°ah!¡± tang rui exclaimed and pounced on her.


    the next day, when tang rui woke up, it was nearly 10 o¡¯clock.


    he stretched his body.


    his shoulders were bruised, and his legs and lower back felt a bit sore.


    ¡°body strengthening equipment needs to be a priority,¡± tang rui noted on his phone.


    once he completed big mao¡¯s order, he would have to strengthen the therapy cabin as soon as the off-road rv was manufactured.


    if the therapy cabin wasn¡¯t effective, he would have to build a new one, specifically for enhancing physical fitness.


    in any case, his physical fitness needed to improve.


    otherwise, what would he do when he reached his thirties?


    he freshened up and went downstairs.


    gao yang had been waiting for him for over two hours.


    ¡°brother yang, sorry to keep you waiting.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s okay, i¡¯m just staying in the office here anyway; it¡¯s the same.¡±


    gao yang didn¡¯t mind.


    he used to train regularly in the military, but after following tang rui, he mostly drove and played with his phone at home.


    fortunately, he enjoyed reading novels, or else these days would have been difficult to endure.


    after breakfast, they arrived at the company.


    tang rui changed into his work clothes and went to the workshop to continue assembling the vehicle platform.


    even though his body was a bit tired, work had to be done. money was one thing, but the source points also had to be earned..

 Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: The Golden Eagle Returns to the Country, Practicing

    chapter 100: the golden eagle returns to the country, practicing


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    five days later, russia¡¯s order was finally completed.


    tang rui watched as the car-carrying platforms were driven away, and he didn¡¯t feel the least bit sorry for them.


    because in exchange for these items, they were getting a sukhoi su-47 golden eagle.


    ¡°lin ge, when can our pilot bring the su-47 back?¡±


    tang rui turned to ask lin chao.


    this transaction was a direct exchange of goods.


    the car-carrying platforms were transported by rail directly to russia¡¯s place.


    however, the su-47 golden eagle, being a combat aircraft, couldn¡¯t simply fly over.


    more accurately, russia¡¯s pilots couldn¡¯t fly the su-47 directly to their location for delivery.


    so, two pilots were dispatched to russia¡¯s place for modification and training.


    it had been almost half a month since then.


    in theory, the modification should be almost done by now.


    after all, the su-47 wasn¡¯t an exceptionally difficult fighter to operate.


    as long as you didn¡¯t do supersonic flights recklessly, its maneuverability and responsiveness should be better than most combat aircraft under normal circumstances.


    ¡°i¡¯ll make a call to inquire for you, but it should be almost ready. our shipments have already started, and the air force isn¡¯t foolish; they¡¯ll return as soon as possible.¡±


    clearly, lin chao didn¡¯t have much trust in russia either, but there was no other choice.


    russia¡¯s reputation had already been bankrupted.


    ¡°boss, the outsourcing company has completed the atiddle east¡¯s order and wants to know when we¡¯ll pick it up.¡±


    ¡°yeah, and the middle east has an additional order for 20 car-carrying platforms and 40 sets of drones.¡±


    tang rui listened and shook his head.


    just as they finished russia¡¯s order, the middle east¡¯s order arrived.


    the next few days were going to be busy again.


    ¡°tell them to send it over now. the space is available.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll inform them right away.¡±


    ¡°good, go ahead.¡±


    after saying that, tang rui returned to his office and signed off on the backlog of approval reports.


    these were procurement reports and financial transfer requests that required his signature.


    he didn¡¯t need to examine them closely.


    as long as it had to do with money, celia would conduct a thorough investigation.


    any issues found would be reported to him immediately.


    and if nothing was reported to him, it meant that the funds transfer was fine.


    though he delegated authority, he wasn¡¯t naive.


    if he didn¡¯t pay attention, what would happen when the company¡¯s accountants used his hard-earned money to tip female streamers?


    after signing, he rested in his office for a while.


    when the outsourced products were delivered, he returned to the workshop to start assembling the car-carrying platforms.


    after so much time spent assembling, he had become very proficient, almost to the point of feeling nauseated.


    after completing this batch of car-carrying platforms, he didn¡¯t plan to take on new orders for a while.


    two days later, tang rui arrived at ma¡¯an airport.


    today, he was very happy because the su-47 he had been longing for was finally returning to the country.


    ¡°calling the control tower, where is the su-47 target?¡±


    tang rui asked the control tower directly.


    ¡°mr. tang, please don¡¯t be impatient. the su-47 is currently refueling at an airbase in the outer baikal military district,¡± the control tower replied helplessly.


    ¡°alright, 1 understand.¡±


    tang rui smirked.


    bringing a fighter jet back to the country wasn¡¯t easy. first, russia¡¯s pilot had to fly the golden eagle to the outer baikal military district for the handover and refueling. then, their own pilot would fly it back to the country. as for some of the maintenance and spare parts for the golden eagle, they would be transported by rail and delivered in about half a month. it was quite a hassle.


    tang rui glanced at the time on his wristband, had a sudden idea, and rushed to the hangar.


    ¡°calling fish pond.¡±


    ¡°mr. tang, what¡¯s going on now? you have another request?¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s be professional. i¡¯m currently calling as fish pond, and i want to fly a drone.¡±


    the control tower, feeling quite exhausted, was silent.


    ten minutes later, with the help of ground crew, the drone took off and headed straight for the border.


    tang rui was going to meet the aircraft. although he couldn¡¯t go personally, controlling a drone to get there was not a problem.


    ¡°control tower calling fish pond, the golden eagle is now in the vicinity of the border.¡±


    ¡°fish pond received.¡±


    tang rui pushed the throttle, accelerating the drone.


    he hadn¡¯t been in a hurry before, flying leisurely in the sky.


    now that the golden eagle had taken off and was about to enter the country, he naturally wanted to control the drone to get there faster.


    twelve minutes later, the drone was hovering near the border, its flight path rather erratic.


    it seemed to be swaying and twisting as if it could fall at any moment.


    at this point, the drone was equipped with a camera and could be detected by radar.


    tang rui, using radar scans, noticed that there were two su-27m fighter jets escorting the golden eagle.


    this piqued tang rui¡¯s curiosity.


    his drone control skills went from being a pro to a complete newbie in an instant.


    the personnel at the domestic radar station were also dumbfounded.


    why were you flying so smoothly when you were supersonic just now? why can¡¯t you fly properly now?


    ¡°control tower calling fish pond, is there a malfunction?¡±


    ¡°fish pond received, no malfunctions here. i¡¯m just fooling around.¡±


    ¡°understood,¡± said the control tower.


    soon, a black fighter jet with a white nose appeared in the sky near the border.


    the two escorting su-27m fighters turned around at the border.


    ¡°fish pond calling golden eagle, do you copy?¡±


    ¡°golden eagle received, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°no worries, i just wanted to ask how it feels to pilot the golden eagle.¡±


    ¡°it feels great, incredibly maneuverable even at subsonic speeds.¡±


    ¡°come on, let¡¯s try it out. let¡¯s have an exercise. 1 win if 1 lock onto you with the fire control radar within 3 seconds.¡±


    ¡°sorry, but my mission is to bring the fighter jet back intact.¡±


    while the golden eagle pilot was tempted, the mission was the top priority. the research value of this golden eagle was too high to play around with.


    ¡°control tower, did you hear that? i¡¯m requesting an exercise airspace to test the golden eagle¡¯s performance.¡±


    the control tower went silent, also feeling helpless.


    a few minutes later¡­


    ¡°the exercise airspace has been designated, and the details have been sent to your tactical tablet. please review it yourself.¡±


    ¡°fish pond received.¡±


    ¡°golden eagle received.¡±


    tang rui looked at the exercise airspace outlined on his tactical tablet and pulled the control stick to head there.


    the golden eagle did the same.


    and when it adjusted its direction, it was incredibly agile.


    while the drone had to draw arcs in the sky to change direction, the su-47 could make zero-radius turns, which were incredibly agile and unbelievable..

 Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Double Happiness

    chapter 101: double happiness


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    as he arrived in the training airspace, tang rui first stretched his body before sitting in front of the computer.


    he was ready to showcase his skills.


    to determine the extent of the gap between him and the air force pilots.


    ¡°calling golden eagle, are you prepared?¡±


    ¡°golden eagle here, fully prepared and ready to start at any moment.¡±


    ¡°pond here, let¡¯s stick to the standard training procedure. 1 won¡¯t go supersonic, only subsonic maneuvers, three seconds of targeting, and we¡¯ll consider it a win.¡±


    ¡°golden eagle, acknowledged.¡±


    ¡°then let¡¯s begin.¡±


    after they finished communicating, they activated their radar systems to locate each other.


    the current drones were equipped with longbo lenses, and golden eagle¡¯s radar quickly located him.


    as for tang rui, golden eagle had never lost sight of him since he was using a full-map display.


    you could call it cheating?


    using a lens didn¡¯t count as cheating.


    at this point, both sides had spotted each other and were adjusting their flight postures, preparing for combat.


    tang rui acted recklessly. he charged straight in.


    beep, beep, beep¡­


    both sides began locking onto each other simultaneously.


    but one second later, golden eagle executed a graceful roll and evaded the lock.


    tang rui controlled the drone and pursued.


    but golden eagle pulled up, executed a reverse roll, and combined it with a split-s maneuver, effectively shaking off tang rui.


    in an instant, they switched from offense to defense.


    beep, beep, beep¡­


    an ear-piercing alarm sounded.


    tang rui quickly manipulated the control stick and rudder pedals to evade.


    beep, beep, beep¡­


    but the alarm persisted.


    tang rui once again manipulated the controls, attempting to climb and then rapidly dive to change direction.


    beep, beep, beep¡­ but it was futile.


    golden eagle remained right behind the drone, elegantly adjusting its flight attitude.


    no matter how the drone rolled and moved, it was always in golden eagle¡¯s crosshairs.


    the alarm stopped.


    tang rui hadn¡¯t evaded the lock; three seconds had passed, and he had lost.


    the entire process took 21 seconds.


    12 seconds of flight, 2 seconds of tang rui chasing golden eagle, 2 seconds of switching roles, 2 seconds for golden eagle to adjust direction, and 3 seconds of targeting.


    the game was over.


    ¡°pond calling golden eagle.¡±


    ¡°golden eagle here, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s do it again. i wasn¡¯t ready earlier.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    they separated again.


    putting some 40 kilometers between them, they turned around.


    ¡°calling golden eagle, are you ready?¡±


    ¡°golden eagle here, ready and standing by.¡±


    ¡°good, let¡¯s begin now.¡±


    tang rui directly activated the electro-optical system and locked onto golden eagle.


    beep, beep, beep¡­


    inside the su-47 cockpit, an alarm rang out.


    the pilot was puzzled. how could they be locked on from 40 kilometers away?


    but at this moment, regardless of the circumstances, they had to pull an evasion maneuver.


    the next second, the su-47 began rapid maneuvers in the sky, executing various agile movements.


    unfortunately, it was futile.


    the drone¡¯s radar system wasn¡¯t fooled by fancy maneuvers.


    three seconds later,


    the alarm ceased.


    ¡°we each won one round, let¡¯s call it even,¡± tang rui said casually.


    though it sounded a bit shameless,


    at least he didn¡¯t get beaten instantly like before.


    now they had each beaten the other once.


    it could be considered a draw.


    ¡°¡­¡± golden eagle.


    what could he say?


    getting beaten from tens of kilometers away, what could he do?


    they left the training airspace.


    both aircraft returned to saddletree airport.


    the drone landed first.


    tang rui didn¡¯t bother with it. the ground crew would take it back to the hangar.


    instead, he went outside and watched as the su-47 golden eagle descended gracefully.


    it truly was the king of low-altitude, low-speed flying, and the landing posture was beautiful.


    deceleration.


    braking.


    coming to a stop.


    once the ground crew pulled the su-47 to the hangar and placed the ladder, the cockpit canopy opened.


    tang rui walked over.


    he wanted to see who had beaten him.


    was it the pilot with the golden helmet?


    the result: a pilot in his twenties, definitely not older than thirty, climbed down from the su-47.


    such a significant difference.


    originally, tang rui thought his flying skills were pretty good.


    now it seemed like he was just an amateur.


    compared to a real pilot, there was a world of difference.


    tang rui suddenly remembered a saying.


    ¡°don¡¯t challenge someone¡¯s profession with your hobbies.¡±


    in aerial combat, they were professionals.


    he was just someone who knew how to move an aircraft, even if he was very skilled, at most, it was for show.


    there was still a vast gap from actual combat.


    after the other party left, tang rui climbed into the su-47¡¯s cockpit and looked at the instrument panel with russian styling. he sighed.


    it had a nice aesthetic.


    there wasn¡¯t much to see in the cockpit.


    tang rui¡¯s focus was on the aircraft structure; that was the su-47¡¯s greatest value.


    he circled the aircraft.


    he noticed something was off with the engine.


    a closer look revealed that the big fuzz had replaced the original engine with the al-31f3 engine supplied to us.


    was this engine any good?


    to put it this way, the j-15 was originally equipped with this engine, and it had already been completely replaced.


    ¡°indeed, it¡¯s russian, no need to say more.¡±


    tang rui frowned, but quickly let it go.


    he didn¡¯t need engine technology.


    it was just that the situation made him a little annoyed.


    after the su-47 was towed into the hangar, tang rui left the airport by car.


    when he left, he also took the su-47¡¯s maintenance manual.


    it was called a manual, but it was a thick booklet full of russian text.


    on the way, he flipped through it but didn¡¯t delve into it deeply.


    it was pointless.


    he only needed knowledge about the su-47¡¯s structure and its flying capabilities.


    he didn¡¯t need information about avionics systems, radar, flight control, or engines.


    back at the company,


    tang rui gathered the entire aircraft design department for a meeting.


    our su-47, which we exchanged with the russians, has returned and is currently at the airport. since our company¡¯s new headquarters are not yet built, this fighter will temporarily be kept at the airport for research. your task is simple: disassemble it, restore the aircraft¡¯s structure, and obtain internal blueprints to understand the design principles.¡±


    ¡°general tang, do we really have to disassemble it?¡±


    one researcher asked with excitement.


    if


    yes, if we don¡¯t take it apart, how can we learn from it? don¡¯t worry about making mistakes; we¡¯re only doing technical verification and accumulating knowledge,¡± tang rui said nonchalantly.


    without disassembly, how could they reassemble it?


    without reassembly, where would they get the system panels?


    without system panels, how could he enhance his systems?


    so, he left the disassembly work to his employees.


    they would disassemble and learn at the same time.


    once they were done, and he had finished his part, he would reassemble it, gaining access to the source code while activating the system panels.


    after the meeting, the finance department hurriedly approached him.


    ¡°what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°boss, the bank just called. they said a $500 million investment has been deposited into our company¡¯s account.¡±


    ¡°yes, i know. you can go back to work.¡±


    he waved his hand, not concerned.


    he hadn¡¯t expected prince salim to act so swiftly.


    but when you thought about it¡­


    right now, there were several billion dollars in his company¡¯s account.


    it made him feel like he had struck it rich.


    he took out his phone.


    jotted down the date.


    today was a good day, a day of double blessings.


    the su-47 had returned.


    the $500 million in research funds had arrived. now he could¡­


    buzz!


    just as tang rui was envisioning a bright future, his phone vibrated.


    he checked it.


    it was a call from professor yu.


    ¡°professor, good afternoon.¡±


    ¡°tang rui, i hope i¡¯m not disturbing you.¡±


    h


    no, i¡¯m just having tea in my office.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s good. i called because i wanted to ask when you plan to come over for enrollment.¡±


    enrollment?


    sigh!


    it was already december, and he had to go to the national defense university.


    this¡­


    he had become a successful entrepreneur, and they wanted him to go back to school?


    ¡°professor, when is convenient for you? i can come anytime.¡±


    what could tang rui do?


    he had to go.


    after all, he didn¡¯t have to stay there and study; he just needed to report his presence..

 Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: All-Terrain Doomsday Survival Fortress

    chapter 102: all-terrain doomsday survival fortress


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    it took tang rui more than two days, but he finally managed to complete the vehicle platform ordered by middle east.


    however, he didn¡¯t rest.


    working overtime all day and night to manufacture off-road rvs, he finally finished them the day before heading to the national defense university.


    during this time, feng yuanxing helped a lot.


    not by helping him assemble, but by getting various interior materials for the rvs.


    all of these materials were obtained from the company that won the bid, not to mention that they were all high-end materials.


    even the bedsheets were luxury items.


    the key was that he didn¡¯t spend money.


    not because the company was generous, but because they accounted for the money for these materials and items in the order for the modification of those 20 command vehicles.


    speaking of it, this was also the middle east¡¯s way of helping with reimbursement.


    when tang rui finally installed the last step of the rv, a blue light flashed.


    the off-road rv was completed.


    [item: multi-functional off-road rv]


    [experience: 0/1200]


    [origin points: 2356.28]


    looking at the more than 2300 origin points on the system panel, tang rui was very happy¡­ because originally, he had 2216.28 origin points.


    it meant that a single rv added 140 origin points to him, even more than what a drone could earn in origin points.


    it seemed a bit unbelievable.


    but thinking about it, it was quite normal.


    what did a drone have?


    the only high-tech feature was the variable-cycle engine, and it was a neutered version.


    but this off-road rv?


    on top of the vehicle roof was an active phased-array radar that could be raised.


    there were two upgraded and reinforced electromagnetic gatling heavy machine guns.


    there was a laser anti-aircraft missile defense system.


    and that was just the rooftop configuration.


    on the exterior of the vehicle body, not to mention bulletproof armor, tang rui even added a non-newtonian fluid kinetic energy absorption system behind the bulletproof armor.


    behind these two defense systems, there was a complete three-defense system, not against moisture and mildew, but against nuclear and biochemical weapons.


    as long as it wasn¡¯t directly hit by a nuclear warhead, not at the explosion center.


    even if it was swept by shockwaves and electromagnetic pulses, this off-road rv could withstand it.


    the interior of the rv was even more impressive.


    satellite communication, laser radar, optical systems, multi-functional mechanical arms, medical pods, integrated information command center, small server host, all of these devices were fully equipped.


    and these were not even upgraded and reinforced yet.


    now, tang rui still needed to enhance the entire off-road rv.


    as the origin points rapidly decreased.


    the system enhancement began.


    swish!


    a golden light flashed.


    the off-road rv was enhanced.


    there wasn¡¯t much change in appearance, just an increase of half a meter in length, making it look more refined.


    but the changes inside were dramatic.


    tang rui had already thought about this situation.


    when he was modifying this off-road rv, he had help from others when disassembling and modifying the chassis, shock absorbers, and frame.


    the rest of the time, he did it alone with the help of celia.


    as for the situation inside the vehicle body, no one knew.


    the system panel displayed some changes.


    [item: all-terrain apocalypse survival fortress]


    [experience: 0/8800]


    [enhancements: body, structure, power, energy, control, interior, mainframe, defense, attack, survival, manufacturing]


    [origin points: 2261.28]


    not bad.


    although it consumed quite a few origin points, almost half of the third enhancement, the effect was very good.


    at the very least, when tang rui sat in the car, he felt completely safe.


    ¡°yang ge, pass me that military plaque.¡±


    ¡°here it is.¡±


    gao yang took out a military plaque from the office.


    a vehicle like this had to have a military plaque to be allowed on the road.


    after installing the military plaque, tang rui checked the time and it was already 4 p.m.


    ¡°yang ge, you should go back and pack your luggage, we¡¯re going on a long journey today.¡±


    ¡°no need, there¡¯s nothing to pack, 1 have spare clothes in my bag.¡±


    gao yang shook his head, he carried these things with him every day, including first aid supplies and some compressed dry food.


    as long as tang rui had something to do, he could leave at any time.


    ¡°alright then, i¡¯ll take care of a few things, and we¡¯ll leave.¡±


    after saying that, tang rui returned to the office and began to arrange the company¡¯s affairs.


    in fact, there wasn¡¯t much going on in the company.


    most of the people were at the saddlemaker airport, disassembling the su-47.


    the remaining people in the company were either busy in the lab conducting experiments or just idling around with nothing to do.


    that¡¯s right. it was logistics.


    but arrangements still had to be made, he couldn¡¯t just leave without a word.


    after a simple arrangement, mainly concerning order issues and end-of-month tax reporting; the police¡¯s drone orders, the split for the super-low-temperature materials, and the split for the drone project, all had to be reported for taxes.


    as for middle east¡¯s orders, they didn¡¯t go through the local tax authorities.


    china electronics directly handled the tax issues in jingcheng and also deducted the commission of the middlemen.


    after giving his instructions, he also informed lin chao, and then he left in the rv.


    ¡°brother yang, how¡¯s the drive in this car?¡±


    on the road, tang rui opened the communication system between the rear compartment and the front driver¡¯s seat and asked.


    ¡°it¡¯s very good, both the power and the shock absorption are excellent.¡±


    gao yang praised it.


    he had driven many cars, including special vehicles like bridge-laying vehicles and missile launchers.


    even the missile launcher, which had high requirements for off-road and shock absorption, couldn¡¯t compare to this rv when it came to driving.


    ¡°when we get on the highway at night, yang ge, you can also sleep, this car has automatic driving.¡±


    he had a lot of confidence in the enhancement function of the system. plus, celia, the artificial intelligence, was there.


    there shouldn¡¯t be any problem with autonomous driving.


    ¡°no need, i¡¯m fine, 1 don¡¯t trust that thing.¡±


    gao yang shook his head, he didn¡¯t believe in autonomous driving at all.


    that thing didn¡¯t have a good track record.


    he only trusted his own eyes and body.


    tang rui didn¡¯t try to persuade him after hearing that.


    at most, they would stop at a service area to rest in the middle of the night and set off again tomorrow morning.


    he made a phone call to li shuyao while on the road, telling her that he was leaving tonight.


    after doing all this, he came to a small compartment at the back door of the rv.


    this small compartment was at the very end, and from the outside, it looked like a small capsule space, about the size of a soft sleeper.


    it was enough for sleeping.


    but it wasn¡¯t for sleeping, it was the medical pod that he had enhanced earlier.


    in the future, he wanted to enhance this medical pod into a medical device like the one in the movie ¡°elysium¡± that could cure all diseases.


    currently, although the medical pod had been enhanced by the system panel, it was still far from achieving the effects seen in the movie.


    but it was sufficient for physical therapy and relaxation.


    tang rui took off his coat and climbed into the medical pod.


    ¡°celia, wake me up if there¡¯s an emergency.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    after instructing celia, tang rui chose the deep therapy program.


    hmm!


    the medical pod started up..

 Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Investigation

    chapter 103: investigation


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui had a dream.


    in the dream, he learned to fly.


    normally, when people were lifted off the ground in their dreams, they would instinctively wake up. even in dreams of flying, most of the time, there¡¯d be something under their feet, like a flying sword.


    but this time, tang rui had nothing beneath his feet; he was freely soaring in the sky.


    interestingly, this type of flying was similar to swimming, requiring full-body movements.


    when this surreal dream ended, tang rui woke up from his slumber.


    he gazed at the cold, brightly lit medical pod screen, and his consciousness began to return.


    deep therapy completed!


    was that it?


    didn¡¯t feel like much.


    but the next moment, his face changed drastically.


    his stomach hurt.


    it was a specific type of pain, the kind that felt like it could erupt like a volcano if he relaxed even a bit.


    wide-eyed, tang rui forced himself out of the medical pod, and rushed to the bathroom.


    rumble¡­


    as if artillery was firing.


    tang rui let out a deep breath.


    he relaxed entirely.


    phew!


    but the next second, his expression changed again.


    it was absolutely stinky.


    he quickly activated all the bathroom¡¯s ventilation systems.


    whoosh¡­


    with a series of whooshing sounds, the toilet¡¯s ventilation and the wall vents opened up. the foul air was expelled, replaced by fresh air.


    at this point, tang rui finally released his nose and began to breathe.


    ¡°i didn¡¯t eat anything weird; why am 1 having diarrhea?¡±


    his stomach was usually fine, seldom causing any gastrointestinal problems just the occasional upset stomach. what was going on today?


    not only did he have diarrhea, but it also smelled terrible.


    but when tang rui left the bathroom, he suddenly noticed some changes in his body.


    how could he put it¡­ well, he felt very comfortable.


    the exhaustion from the past few days of overtime had completely disappeared.


    ¡°could it be because of the medical pod? did 1 have a detox during that diarrhea?¡±


    tang rui pondered.


    it seemed quite possible.


    to know for sure, he would have to undergo therapy again next time.


    sitting on the sofa, tang rui took out his phone and realized that more than two hours had passed.


    no wonder he was getting a bit hungry.


    ¡°yang, where are we now?¡±


    ¡°we¡¯ve passed hf; we¡¯re heading to aq,¡± yang replied.


    ¡°let¡¯s find a service area to stop and grab some food for dinner.¡±


    ¡°sure, there¡¯s a service area about 15 kilometers ahead.¡±


    soon, they arrived at the service area, a large one with a restaurant inside.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t going to settle for instant noodles when there was a restaurant available. he took yang to the restaurant and had dinner there.


    afterward, they hit the road again. tang rui returned to the car, sat on the sofa, and watched a movie on the holographic projection screen. the holographic projection was also enhanced by the system and could be disguised as a touchscreen desktop when no one was around.


    after more than an hour, just as the movie was reaching its exciting climax, the car suddenly stopped.


    tang rui saw flashing police lights outside the window.


    were the police stopping them on the highway?


    were they checking for drunk driving or something else?


    ¡°tang, the police need us to step out and cooperate,¡± yang¡¯s voice came through the communicator.


    ¡°cooperate? what are they checking?¡± tang rui asked curiously.


    normally, the police didn¡¯t stop military vehicles for checks.


    ¡°i¡¯m not sure; they didn¡¯t say. but it seems important; even the special forces are here,¡± yang replied.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui turned off the holographic projection, got up, and walked out of the car. yang had already stepped out and was waiting at the door.


    ¡°i¡¯m sorry for the inconvenience, gentlemen,¡± a police officer said to tang rui and yang.


    ¡°no problem. what do you need to check, and how can we cooperate?¡± tang rui had no issue cooperating with the police; he had done so before.


    ¡°we don¡¯t need you to do anything. just wait here,¡± the police officer replied.


    ¡°okay, no problem.¡±


    tang rui and yang stood nearby, and the police officer, holding a police dog, circled the rv.


    woof woof woof¡­


    when the police dog reached the front wheel of the rv, it suddenly started barking loudly.


    this sight left everyone stunned.


    the police officers, as well as yang and tang rui, all exchanged puzzled glances.


    ¡°could you please show us your soldier¡¯s id or identification card?¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    tang rui handed over his id card, and yang showed his soldier¡¯s id. both were cooperative.


    after examining the documents, one police officer began checking the authenticity of their military badges with a device.


    soon, the results were in. their identities were verified; the soldier¡¯s id was genuine, and the military badge was authentic.


    ¡°could you please open this part of the vehicle for us to inspect?¡± the police officer asked, returning their documents.


    yang looked baffled, and tang rui¡¯s expression turned somewhat strange.


    ¡°do you suspect that we¡¯re hiding drugs?¡± tang rui asked, feeling a bit exasperated. he was starting to understand what was happening.


    ¡°i¡¯m sorry, but we need to check this area,¡± the police officer replied with a serious tone.


    ¡°alright, but don¡¯t be alarmed when you see what¡¯s inside.¡±


    tang rui sighed and took out his phone, opening the control interface.


    he selected the weapons compartment on the left side of the vehicle and clicked to open it.


    vroom!


    the external armor of the rv opened, revealing a rocket launcher filled with missiles inside.


    at that moment, the atmosphere became extremely tense.


    everyone, including the police officers, was taken aback. they couldn¡¯t believe that a motorhome had a rocket launcher.


    ¡°is there anything else you¡¯d like to open?¡± tang rui asked, but nobody answered him.


    well, since you wanted to see, then we¡¯d show you.


    ¡°activate armed mode,¡± tang rui spoke into his phone.


    click click click¡­


    at that moment, various compartments of the rv simultaneously popped opened their hidden weapon compartments.


    a phased-array radar rose from the roof, a laser weapon emerged, and two electromagnetic gatling guns popped up.


    in the rear wheel wells, the rocket launchers extended. on the rear sides, anti-aircraft missiles appeared, and on the front sides, cruise missile launchers emerged.


    at that moment, even the police officers were at a loss for words. yang was looking at tang rui with eyes full of disbelief..

 Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Lunar Networking Project

    chapter 104: lunar networking project


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    at six o¡¯clock the next morning, gao yang drove to the national defense university of science and technology.


    ¡°brother yang, go to the guest house and sleep. 1 don¡¯t have anything to do today. even if you go out, you will be with the teacher. you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±


    gao yang did not sleep the entire night, awake for the most part until dawn.


    ¡°alright, then i¡¯ll sleep for half a day.¡± gao yang nodded his head and did not force himself. after all, there was no danger at the national defense university.


    ¡°it¡¯s okay. you just need to sleep until you wake up naturally.¡±


    after tang rui made arrangements for gao yang, he wandered around the campus of the national defense university of science and technology.


    he had been here once before. however, he had come to do some work that time and had no time to take a good look at the campus. this time, he had time. he could take a good look around. after all, it was too early. professor yu hadn¡¯t even gone to work yet.


    there were quite a lot of people on campus this early in the morning. they were all up for morning exercises. unlike ordinary universities, the national defense university of science and technology was a real military camp-style management.


    tang rui wandered around for a while and came to the cafeteria.


    what if he didn¡¯t have a meal card? it was too simple. he would go to the kitchen to eat and buy it with money.


    after breakfast, he walked around twice. when he saw that it was about time, he went to look for professor yu.


    knock knock knock¡­ ¡°please come in.¡±


    tang rui pushed open the door and saw professor yu making tea in the office.


    ¡°teacher, i¡¯m here.¡±


    professor yu was also very surprised when he saw tang rui.


    ¡°why are you here so early?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m just afraid that you¡¯ll be anxious.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t say that. when i called you earlier, why didn¡¯t you come over on the same day?¡±


    ¡°i was busy last week and only finished yesterday afternoon. i set off on the same day and rushed over today.¡±


    after talking nonsense for a while, the two of them sat down and drank some tea, and professor yu began to talk about serious matters.


    ¡°your current situation is a little special. i didn¡¯t expect you to grow so quickly. or rather, i was wrong back then. 1 didn¡¯t expect your ability to be much greater than i imagined.¡±


    professor yu looked at tang rui and said with some emotion.


    previously, when tang rui found help, it was september. it was only early december. in these short few months, how many things did tang rui toss and turn? none of these were trivial matters. now, as long as the level of confidentiality was enough, who didn¡¯t know tang rui¡¯s great name? therefore, the matter of him letting tang rui come over to study previously became a little awkward.


    at first, he wanted tang rui to learn from professor zhou. after all, his major was aircraft design. but the problem was¡­ at present, the supersonic stealth reconnaissance drone that tang rui had tossed out had already reached the world¡¯s top level. under such circumstances, tang rui was allowed to learn from professor zhou. even if tang rui didn¡¯t care, professor zhou would also feel awkward. moreover, taking in tang rui was no longer just a simple problem of taking in a student. the water here was also very deep.


    ¡°teacher, don¡¯t praise me.¡±


    tang rui pretended to smile shyly. professor yu rolled his eyes. this kid¡¯s personality.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s get down to business. you have two choices. the first was to submit a research project, complete it, write a thesis and report, and graduate directly. the second is to learn image analysis and satellite remote sensing from me. but i can¡¯t teach you anything. i¡¯ll just give you your graduation certificate next year.¡±


    after tang rui heard this, he was dumbfounded. what was going on? wasn¡¯t he here to study? why did it seem like an adult self-taught exam? he still wanted to follow a good mentor and get into a top research group to broaden his horizons. for example, the suborbital spacecraft project. such projects. without a mentor, you can¡¯t join at all. it was impossible to even look at the information. the national defense university of science and technology would definitely have such top-notch projects. in the end. now you¡¯re telling me to hurry up and graduate.


    ¡°teacher, do you have any research projects?¡±


    tang rui asked with an expectant look.


    ¡°hmm? you want to join the research team?¡±


    professor yu felt a little strange.


    ¡°yes, forget about the ordinary projects. i¡¯m talking about the top-notch projects.¡±


    tang rui gestured, the meaning very obvious. professor yu looked at the expectant tang rui. he smiled mysteriously.


    ¡°yes, but if you want to know, you have to sign a confidentiality agreement.¡±


    ¡°no problem.¡± tang rui answered very painfully. if one wanted to know about this level of project information, they would have to sign a confidentiality agreement.


    very quickly. professor yu asked the people from the confidentiality department to come over and sign the confidentiality agreement for tang rui.


    after the people from the secret department left. professor yu told him about the top project he was participating in.


    ¡°lunar internet project?¡±


    tang rui was greatly shocked after hearing it. according to professor yu, most of the top talents in the satellite field participated in this project. however, most of them did not know what they were researching. they were only responsible for part of the content. professor yu and the others were not only responsible for project approval and acceptance, but they were also responsible for the most difficult part.


    ¡°do you want to see the renderings of this plan?¡±


    professor yu was very happy to see that tang rui was interested. another one came. tang rui¡¯s strength in image processing, and he knew it best. with tang rui joining, the research progress of video information processing and image processing could definitely be accelerated.


    ¡°of course i do.¡± tang rui nodded.


    ¡°follow me to the laboratory.¡±


    professor yu brought tang rui to the laboratory. at this moment. there were already five people working in the laboratory. tang rui looked at it. oh. they were all running data.


    ¡°this is the final rendering of the lunar networking project.¡±


    he turned on the computer in the laboratory. professor yu showed tang rui a computer-synthesized video. in the video, more than a dozen satellites orbiting the moon continuously transmitted data uploaded by various equipment on the moon¡¯s surface to the relay satellite. then, the relay satellite would transmit the information to the satellite in earth orbit, and the final information would be sent to the ground command center. on the ground command center, many people were controlling the equipment on the moon¡¯s surface and building a lunar base. the data between earth and the moon was constantly transmitted.


    during this period. the earth satellite, the relay satellite, and the lunar satellite transmitted data in real-time. due to the problem of the orbit. the transmission of information had to be done through a network and a transfer method. it sounded simple. it was just a relay race. in reality. there were so many problems involved that it made one¡¯s scalp tingle. it was just a matter of the data bandwidth. a group of people would be worried to death. not to mention the identification errors, decoding errors, information interference, information loss, and other problems in the process of information transmission.


    to put it simply. if he wanted to achieve all of this, he could not be stuck. especially when it came to remotely controlling the equipment on the moon from earth, the stuttering was the most terrifying. there was a problem with the information transmission. the consequences were terrifying. it was like when you were playing an online game and the internet speed suddenly turned red. good heavens. with a big move, you sent the air flying. when you wanted to save it, the screen would freeze and turn black and white.


    despair? no..

 Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Do You Need Help?

    chapter 105: do you need help?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°what are you thinking about?¡±


    after the video finished playing, tang rui was still staring at the screen in a daze.


    professor yu patted him and asked in confusion.


    ¡°i was thinking about the moon base,¡± tang rui turned his head and replied.


    ¡°we¡¯re not in charge of the lunar base. that¡¯s another project team. we just need to solve the satellite network problem,¡± professor yu said helplessly.


    he asked tang rui to look at the problem of the satellite, but in the end, he considered the problem of the lunar base.


    is that what you should consider?


    tang rui naturally also knew that the problem of the lunar base was not something he was good at.


    but the problem was¡­


    he was cheating.


    he was stunned earlier because he suddenly thought of a problem.


    that was, the items he created and assembled had a system interface.


    then, the problem came.


    if he built a house, would the house have a system panel?


    logically speaking, there should be.


    but in reality, he was not sure either.


    after all, he had never thought about this problem before.


    if it was really possible.


    then wouldn¡¯t it be easy for him to build a base on another planet?


    bring a few boards up.


    he used boards to build a simple house.


    as long as the system interface appeared.


    he could use the origin point to strengthen it, and then he could have any base he wanted.


    if there were enough origin points.


    he could go to outer space alone to expand his territory.


    ¡°you know the situation of the project. now tell me what you want to study,¡± professoryu asked.


    although he wanted tang rui to do research on video, in the end, it still depended on his thoughts.


    ¡°teacher, i want to learn more about satellite manufacturing,¡± tang rui thought for a moment and said.


    it was not that he wanted to do whatever he saw, but he also needed satellites.


    he might not need it now.


    but in the future¡­


    he definitely needed a satellite.


    since that was the case, he might as well learn from professor yu and leave the rest for later.


    ¡°satellite manufacturing? alright, but you have to think about it yourself.


    it was not easy to study satellites in depth.


    actually, i just want you to help me research the video image information.


    you¡¯re good at this, so it won¡¯t take long.


    however, if he wanted to learn more about satellites, it would not be a matter of eggs,¡± professor yu said seriously.


    after all, a person¡¯s energy was limited. although compound talents were valuable, they had to be well-learned.


    the kind that understood everything.


    however, he was a person who was not good at anything.


    he could brag normally, but it would be a waste if he were to do research.


    tang rui¡¯s talent in aircraft design was visible to the naked eye.


    if it was because of him, causing tang rui to use all his energy on the satellite would make him a sinner.


    he knew.


    the higher-ups took a fancy to tang rui.


    he had basically already regarded him as chief instructor yang¡¯s successor.


    tang rui was still young.


    her personality had not yet settled down.


    in a few years, when he was in his thirties, he would definitely participate in the research and development of the sixth-generation console.


    if such a genius was tricked by him into playing with satellites¡­


    the results were still acceptable.


    if there were no results, then it would really be a big deal.


    ¡°teacher, don¡¯t worry. i know my situation.


    i just want to study it. if it doesn¡¯t work, i¡¯ll give up.¡±


    tang rui knew what professor yu was worried about.


    this was normal.


    after all, a person¡¯s energy was limited, and it was impossible to be proficient in everything.


    geniuses also had their limits.


    but the cheater didn¡¯t.


    ¡°sure, but i want to test you first to see how your foundation is.¡±


    professor yu nodded and decided to give tang rui a test.


    if he didn¡¯t even have a foundation¡­


    then, he should advise him to give up as soon as possible and not waste his time.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui indicated that there was no problem.


    the next morning, professor yu tried his best to make things difficult for tang rui.


    he asked a variety of questions.


    however, these problems were really related to satellite manufacturing.


    some tang rui could answer, but some, he had completely no idea what to answer.


    however, after a morning of questions and answers, professor yu also understood tang rui¡¯s situation.


    this kid was not human.


    the basic knowledge of each subject was extremely solid.


    it could be said that people like tang rui were the top talents most needed in the aerospace field.


    after all, there were too many disciplines involved in the aerospace field.


    there were some problems.


    it looked like a physics problem, but it was actually a material problem.


    sometimes, if you couldn¡¯t solve the material problem, you could solve it with engineering problems.


    therefore, when he was doing research.


    you might not know everything, but you should at least know a little.


    this way, he could do better research.


    ¡°alright, i understand your situation. what are you going to do next?


    do you want to stay here and learn from me, or¡­¡± professor yu asked tang rui for his opinion.


    ¡°teacher, give me a list of books. when i¡¯ve learned all the knowledge in the books, i¡¯ll come back and learn from you.


    ¡°oh right, i also want the related papers. it¡¯s best if you can get all of them. i¡¯ll take them all at once.¡±


    it was naturally impossible for tang rui to stay.


    learning was not something that could be learned during the day. it was usually learned during the night.


    to him, only when he slept at night would knowledge flow into his brain.


    ¡°sure, i¡¯ll make a list of books for you. it¡¯s easy to talk about the thesis. i¡¯ll give you all the journals. you can go back and read them slowly.¡±


    professor yu didn¡¯t say anything.


    for a person like tang rui, you don¡¯t have to care about how he learned it.


    the experience of ordinary people was not suitable for them.


    the higher-ups took a fancy to tang rui.


    he had basically already regarded him as chief instructor yang¡¯s successor.


    tang rui was still young.


    her personality had not yet settled down.


    in a few years, when he was in his thirties, he would definitely participate in the research and development of the sixth-generation console.


    if such a genius was tricked by him into playing with satellites¡­


    the results were still acceptable.


    if there were no results, then it would really be a big deal.


    ¡°teacher, i¡¯ll go home first.¡±


    ¡°alright, be careful on the road.¡±


    ¡°alright, i got it.¡±


    after completing the procedures, tang rui brought a large pile of books and said goodbye to professor yu.


    he wanted to treat professor yu to a meal, but professor yu received news that he had to rush to a meeting.


    there was no other way.


    therefore, he could only leave in the afternoon.


    gao yang had already woken up.


    it was the time to be full of energy, so driving was not a problem at all.


    they got on the highway.


    he ran all the way.


    at 11 pm.


    just as tang rui asked gao yang if he wanted to find a service area to rest.


    the two of them suddenly realized that there were more than ten police cars parked in the emergency parking lane in front of them.


    among them were the special police¡¯s explosion-proof cars.


    apart from the police cars, there were also ambulances.


    ¡°let¡¯s go over and take a look.¡±


    tang rui immediately became spirited.


    looking at the situation, they were probably catching fugitives.


    tang rui¡¯s car stopped at the side and immediately attracted the police¡¯s attention.


    after all, anyone would take a second look at such a big off-road rv.


    needless to say, the rv was painted in desert camouflage and had a military tag.


    he opened the car door.


    as soon as he got out of the car, tang rui saw the police officer who investigated them last night.


    ¡°my two comrades, what can i do for you?¡± the police officer asked.


    ¡°it¡¯s nothing. i just came to ask if you¡¯re catching a fugitive? do you need help?¡± tang rui asked.


    as the nemesis of crime, what he liked the most was helping the police catch fugitives.


    ¡°thank you, but there¡¯s no need. we¡¯re arresting three drug dealers¡­¡±


    bang! bang! bang!


    before he could finish, a series of gunshots came from the forest not far away..

 Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Thanks to the Ridiculously Powerful Weapon...

    chapter 106: thanks to the ridiculously powerful weapon¡­


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°requesting assistance.¡±


    ¡°xiaozhi is wounded, we need help urgently.¡±


    urgent cries echoed over the police communication channel.


    ¡°temporary withdrawal, maintain surveillance, do not engage.¡±


    the on-site commander swiftly issued orders.


    there seemed to be no other viable option.


    the available firepower was inadequate.


    the drug traffickers were armed with rifles, while the police were equipped with handguns.


    charging headlong into danger would be reckless.


    for now, the objective was to keep the drug traffickers pinned down, preventing their escape, and await reinforcements.


    ¡°report, there¡¯s a villager ahead, and one of the drug traffickers is headed in their direction, likely attempting to take them hostage.¡±


    ¡°is there a way to flank them from the side?¡±


    ¡°no, it¡¯s impossible. the terrain on both sides of the path is too steep to traverse.¡±


    going around was not an option.


    charging directly would result in casualties, unless they were willing to pay a high price in lives.


    avoiding a direct confrontation was essential to prevent the drug traffickers from taking villagers hostage.


    it was a dire situation.


    at this critical moment, the police officer who had intercepted their vehicle the day before turned to tang rui and gao yang.


    ¡°comrades, do you happen to possess heavy firepower?¡±


    heavy firepower? wasn¡¯t the firepower in their vehicle already substantial?


    tang rui was taken aback.


    ¡°what kind of heavy firepower do you require?¡±


    ¡°any rifles or grenades? we must neutralize these two drug traffickers blocking the road and subsequently rescue any potential hostages.¡±


    the police officer urgently voiced their request.


    ¡°there are no rifles or grenades on board, but can we employ cruise missiles and missiles?¡±


    the police officer¡­


    their military background was evident. there was a noticeable disparity in their understanding of heavy firepower.


    ¡°that¡¯s acceptable; we must prioritize the safety of the villagers.¡±


    ii


    don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t be a problem.¡±


    tang rui reassured them confidently, as he had no qualms.


    he retrieved his phone.


    accessed the weapon system and launched cruise missiles.


    shoo, shoo, shoo¡­


    three cruise missiles were launched from the top of the vehicle.


    these were cruise missiles specifically equipped on the rv. they were far superior to what they had sold to the middle east; it wasn¡¯t even a fair comparison.


    the cruise missiles ascended swiftly.


    in no time, they locked onto their targets.


    observing the screen on his phone, tang rui realized that it wasn¡¯t due to a lack of effort on the part of the police; the situation was genuinely challenging.


    the two drug traffickers were strategically positioned on the slopes, while the police officers were situated below.


    shooting from above, they possessed both cover and firepower advantages, making direct engagement unfeasible.


    if it weren¡¯t for the drug traffickers¡¯ subpar marksmanship, the police would have suffered devastating losses during the initial exchange.


    adjusting the camera feed, the cruise missiles continued forward and eventually located the drug trafficker who was fleeing through the woods.


    taking care of this individual first was imperative.


    tang rui expertly controlled the cruise missile to lock onto the target.


    and then¡­


    there was nothing left to say.


    a resounding explosion followed shortly thereafter.


    the target had ceased to exist, and even nearby trees had been uprooted.


    ¡°is it acceptable to eliminate the target directly?¡±


    at this moment, tang rui suddenly contemplated whether the police intended to capture the suspects alive.


    ¡°¡­it¡¯s not a problem.¡±


    the police officer replied hesitantly.


    ¡°what about the other two? should we eliminate them as well?¡±


    tang rui inquired once more.


    ¡°well¡­ capturing them alive is preferable, but due to the immense firepower of our weapons, there might be no survivors. sometimes, it¡¯s an unfortunate necessity.¡±


    the police officer explained before diverting their gaze toward the sky.


    upon hearing their leader¡¯s remarks, the other officers grew increasingly excited.


    seeing this, tang rui comprehended the situation.


    ¡°i understand¡­ in that case, we shouldn¡¯t use cruise missiles. they lack the necessary firepower. when you compose your report later, it might not reflect well. let me switch to a different weapon.¡±


    with that said, tang rui opened the side weapon compartment and extended the missile launcher.


    ¡°will this level of firepower suffice?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s more than enough.¡±


    the police officers, staring at the four missiles on the launcher, nodded in astonishment.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s proceed with this option.¡±


    the cruise missile locked onto its target and provided guidance data.


    tang rui pressed the launch button.


    shoo, shoo¡­


    two missiles were ejected.


    the missiles ascended into the sky, executed a u-turn, and began their descent toward the ground.


    everyone, including the two drug traffickers, could clearly observe the missiles¡¯ trajectory.


    moments before their demise, the only thought in their minds was, ¡°have the firepower and equipment of the drug enforcement police truly reached this level of terror?¡±


    boom, boom¡­


    the next instant, two massive explosions erupted, and the deafening cacophony reached even the rv, which was at least a kilometer away from the blast zone.


    mission accomplished.


    time to pack up.


    tang rui pressed the button to retract the weapons, securing them.


    after a brief pause, everyone began to recover from the shock of the explosions.


    ¡°we deeply appreciate your assistance. however, we kindly request that both of you register some information.¡±


    the police officers maintained their courtesy.


    ¡°no problem; it¡¯s our duty.¡±


    tang rui had no objections, as he had nothing to hide.


    seizing the opportunity, he relaxed a bit.


    after registering their information and engaging in a brief conversation with a young police officer nearby, tang rui finally grasped the reason behind the police leader¡¯s earlier comment.


    these three drug traffickers had it coming.


    the police had placed an undercover agent within the drug trafficking organization.


    the outcome¡­


    tang rui was slightly irked after hearing the whole story.


    he regretted using missiles; it had been too merciful.


    they were no better than beasts.


    as tang rui prepared to depart, the police had already gathered the bodies of the three drug traffickers.


    he took a cursory glance at them.


    mangled bones, flesh, and blood mixed with soil.


    they were far from being intact.


    not bad.


    using missiles had been the correct choice.


    it helped dissipate some of the anger tang rui had felt.


    back inside the rv, they resumed their journey.


    the police officers also returned to their headquarters.


    upon their arrival, they reported on the operation.


    ¡°three drug traffickers have been neutralized with the assistance of military comrades.¡±


    ¡°any valuable information found on their bodies?¡±


    ¡°none.¡±


    ¡°were autopsies conducted?¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    ¡°so swiftly?¡±


    ¡°no need for autopsies; a visual examination sufficed.¡±


    the higher-up was baffled.


    but when he saw the bags containing a mixture of blood, tissue, and soil, he immediately comprehended.


    ¡°what kind of weaponry did the military comrades employ?¡±


    ¡°cruise missiles.¡±


    ii


    ii


    the following morning, tang rui arrived at ma¡¯an airport. he decided to grant gao yang a day off to allow for some rest, as they were currently inside the airport premises and protection wasn¡¯t required.


    tang rui had come to inspect the disassembly of the su-47.


    ¡°lin ge, what brings you here?¡±


    before even reaching the hangar, tang rui spotted lin chao.


    ¡°just here for you.¡±


    lin chao responded with a hint of helplessness.


    ¡°do you require something from me?¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    ¡°what is it?¡±


    ¡°we¡¯ve received orders from higher-ups to equip gao yang with a rifle instead of a handgun.¡±


    ¡°why? have you received any information? is eagle planning to assassinate me?¡±


    tang rui was taken aback.


    ¡°no.¡±


    lin chao shook his head with an odd expression.


    ¡°then why?¡±


    ¡°the directive is simply to use rifles instead of missiles next time you encounter drug traffickers or similar situations..¡±

 Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Shen Huoyis Arrival

    chapter 107: shen huoyi¡¯s arrival


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    regarding lin chao¡¯s mockery, tang rui didn¡¯t take it seriously.


    next time, when he encountered drug traffickers again, he definitely wouldn¡¯t use missiles; those things wouldn¡¯t cause much suffering.


    if there was a chance, he planned to get a flamethrower.


    but those things were all trivial for him.


    it was just making a missile.


    killing a few drug traffickers wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    the intention behind equipping gao yang with guns from above is also quite clear.


    the missile was well made.


    but next time, this couldn¡¯t be done.


    he arrived at the hangar.


    as soon as tang rui entered the hangar, he saw only one su-47 fighter jet left on the rack.


    they disassembled it pretty quickly.


    ¡°president tang.¡±


    ¡°president tang, hello.¡±


    when the employees saw tang rui, they immediately greeted him.


    ¡°has the internal structure analysis been completed?¡±


    tang rui nodded and asked.


    ¡°not yet, but we have already organized the internal drawings.¡±


    ¡°okay, you guys continue working.¡±


    after saying that, tang rui went to the nearby computer and opened the database.


    while dismantling the su-47, they recorded simultaneously.


    they used a scanner throughout the process to scan the internal structure. it made the drawings that they obtained very complete.


    but to be honest, this set of drawings is only for reference and doesn¡¯t have much practical value.


    everyone knew the situation with russian electronic equipment.


    vacuum tubes and transistors are not on the same path.


    if they were to reassemble it in the future, all of the avionics equipment on the su-47 would need to be replaced, so these drawings only had some reference value.


    the internal structure needed to be redesigned¡­ but there was no rush for all of this.


    anyway, he didn¡¯t plan to work on this in the short term.


    everything could wait until the new headquarters was built.


    tang rui only stayed here for a while, looked at the relevant data analysis, and then went to play with drones.


    in the afternoon, lin chao came to find tang rui again and told him that representatives from shenfei had arrived and wanted to meet him.


    ¡°shen huoyi¡¯s people want to see me?¡±


    he was a bit puzzled.


    what¡¯s going on here?


    he hasn¡¯t had any dealings with shen industries, so why would they want to meet him?


    ¡°they didn¡¯t say what it¡¯s about.¡±


    ¡°alright, where are they?¡±


    ¡°they¡¯ve already arrived at the airport, in the multipurpose hall over there.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go see them.¡±


    they had come all this way.


    he couldn¡¯t just avoid meeting them.


    arriving at the multipurpose hall.


    tang rui saw representatives from shen huoyi¡¯s team.


    ¡°president tang, this is director liu from shen industries.¡±


    director?


    tang rui looked at director liu and was a bit unclear about his authority. after all, in our country, it¡¯s hard to judge the rank of two positions.


    one was a director, while the other, a secretary.


    ¡°president tang, hello. i apologize for the intrusion.¡±


    ¡°director liu, no need to be polite. i¡¯ve always wanted to exchange ideas with shen industries.¡±


    after some pleasantries, they got down to business.


    ¡°president tang, here¡¯s the thing. we heard that you wanted to exchange all the technical data of the su-47 with russia, but they didn¡¯t agree, right?¡± director liu asked.


    ¡°yes, so 1 brought back a su-47 and dismantled it for analysis myself.¡±


    tang rui nodded. this wasn¡¯t a confidential matter, so there was nothing he couldn¡¯t say.


    but he was curious about why they were asking about this.


    ¡°tang rui, actually, before you exchanged for the su-47, you should have disclosed some information. you didn¡¯t need to exchange with russia. shen industries also has relevant technology for forward-swept wings,¡± director liu regretfully said.


    that feeling¡­ it seemed like he felt bad for tang rui.


    but what was there to feel bad about?


    a ten-million-dollar item in exchange for a su-47 was a win-win situation.


    ¡°shen industries also has forward-swept wing technology?¡±


    tang rui suddenly thought of a rumor. when russia revealed the su-47, there were people within our ranks who suggested making a forward-swept wing verification aircraft. but it was only talked about online, and there were no photos. so, everyone thought it was just a rumor.


    unexpectedly, director liu was saying that shen industries had forward-swept wing technology. didn¡¯t that mean that the verification aircraft from back then was indeed developed by shen industries?


    ¡°yes, we did develop a verification aircraft back then, but we encountered the same problems as russia, so it was shelved.¡±


    director liu said and took out a folder from his bag, handing it to tang rui.


    when tang rui opened it, he saw confidential documents from back then, with many photos inside. indeed, there was a forward-swept wing fighter jet, but it was indeed a single-engine aircraft.


    ¡°director liu, what is this?¡±


    tang rui glanced through it and put down the documents, asking in confusion.


    what did this mean?


    ¡°no other meaning. we came here to ask president tang if you still need the technology data for forward-swept wings. if you do, shen industries is willing to transfer the entire set of technology data, including all the data and the prototype aircraft.¡±


    tang rui took a deep breath.


    this surprise was quite big.


    when did shen industries become so generous?


    could there be some ulterior motive?


    ¡°well, director liu, let¡¯s be honest. 1 do want the technology, but i want to know what you want in return.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t want to beat around the bush and asked directly.


    ¡°we would like president tang¡¯s help with something.¡±


    ¡°help?¡±


    h


    yes, president tang, you¡¯ll understand after reading this.¡±


    director liu took out another folder and handed it to tang rui.


    when tang rui opened it and read it, his eyes widened immediately.


    what did he see?


    research data for the j-18 red falcon vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet.


    11


    is the j-18 real?¡±


    tang rui lifted his head and asked in astonishment.


    the online debate about whether the j-18 existed had never stopped, especially from the american side. not only did they affirm the existence of the j-18, but they also formed a special squadron, using the j-18 as the hypothetical enemy for specialized exercises.


    11


    it¡¯s real, but it may never become a reality.¡±


    ¡°what do you mean?¡±


    director liu didn¡¯t say anything, just glanced at the folder.


    tang rui immediately lowered his head and began to look through the documents in his hands.


    after reading for a while, he understood why shen industries had come to him.


    they really came to ask for his help.


    as a fighter jet benchmarked against the f-35, the research and development difficulty was beyond imagination. moreover, at that time, shen industries was determined to make it carrier-based. this made it even more challenging.


    according to the information, this project was initiated in the last century and was launched after more than three years of theoretical verification.


    in fact, this project was a continuation of a vertical takeoff and landing fighter project from the 1970s. however, in the 1970s, china was still very poor and couldn¡¯t afford to research vertical takeoff and landing fighters. so, that project was abandoned. it wasn¡¯t until the 1990s that vertical takeoff and landing was reconsidered.


    at that time, china didn¡¯t have aircraft carriers, so they needed a fighter jet that could perform vertical takeoff and landing as the main force of naval aviation. since they couldn¡¯t build real carriers, they had to have a fighter that could perform vertical takeoff and landing, even if they didn¡¯t have catapults. so¡­


    two decades passed.


    the j-20 had already been developed.


    but the j-18 was still in development.


    during this period, the project had faced the possibility of cancellation, but it was eventually saved by shen industries.


    it was saved for real.


    but it was almost impossible to successfully develop it.


    why?


    it was simply too difficult.


    with the technology available in china at the time, developing a vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet was like trying to leapfrog into a new millenium. it was simply impossible to achieve.


    according to the information, the project was originally initiated in the 1970s as a vertical takeoff and landing fighter. however, china was very poor at that time and couldn¡¯t afford to research vertical takeoff and landing fighters, so the project was shelved. it wasn¡¯t until the 1990s, when china still didn¡¯t have aircraft carriers, that they reconsidered vertical takeoff and landing.


    at that time, the j-20 was already under development.


    but the j-18 was still in the research stage.


    during this period, there were even discussions about canceling the project, but it was ultimately saved by shen industries.


    it was saved, but the chances of successful development were slim.


    why?


    because the difficulty was too great.


    with the technology available in china at the time, developing a vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet was like trying to take a giant leap forward. it was extremely challenging..

 Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: J-18 Red Eagle

    chapter 108: j-18 red eagle


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui finished reading the information. he also gained a clear understanding of the entire j-18 project. but how should he approach this situation? he had successfully deceived shen fei, and the key factor in this was the variable cycle engine. however, didn¡¯t he already provide the military with information about this engine?


    now, due to the introduction of this engine, all fighter jet engines needed replacement. this process would undoubtedly be organized from top to bottom, starting with the j-20, j-16, and j-15, and eventually moving to the various models of the j-10. as for the j-7, that was a discussion for the future; it depended on whether they could adapt another model.


    what did this engine replacement have to do with the j-18? it was a significant issue because the j ¨C 18¡¯s vertical take-off and landing system didn¡¯t rely on a front fan; instead, it utilized the ducted air pump effect to generate lift. how could he describe this technique? if he didn¡¯t comprehend it, it might as well have been magic.


    in simpler terms, during vertical take-off and landing, the engine¡¯s exhaust stream blew toward the wing and the duckwing¡¯s ejectors. this stream created a pumping effect through a duct, injecting air, and lift was achieved by differentially controlling the wing and canard¡¯s ejectors.


    ¡°do you understand?¡±


    this unique vertical take-off and landing system required a specialized engine design. however, the military hadn¡¯t fully grasped the variable cycle engine he provided, and adapting it to the vertical take-off and landing system was an intricate challenge beyond anyone¡¯s capabilities.


    shen fei had no other options. they couldn¡¯t wait for the military to fully comprehend the variable cycle engine before modifying it for the vertical take-off and landing system. how long would that take? shen fei couldn¡¯t afford to wait, so they turned to tang rui for help.


    ¡°i can assist you with this, but¡­¡± tang rui paused, contemplating his next words. ¡°please tell me, president tang. as long as we can complete this project, everything is negotiable.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not setting any conditions. it¡¯s just that modifying the engine is not a straightforward task; it must be seamlessly integrated with the vertical take-off and landing system. this might create some complications. i can¡¯t stay at shen fei indefinitely.¡±


    what tang rui spoke was the unvarnished truth. modifying the variable cycle engine itself wasn¡¯t a problem, nor was adapting it for vertical take-off and landing. the real issue was¡­


    he couldn¡¯t stay at shen fei. he was no longer interested in his home or the company. as for the modification, it would only take three to five days, which was utterly unrealistic.


    director liu, after hearing this, wore a conflicted expression. he had only contemplated one question so far: whether tang rui would agree to help. he hadn¡¯t considered the logistical challenges of his involvement.


    not staying at shen fei ¨C what did that mean for their collaboration? remote video guidance was out of the question.


    ¡°i¡¯m sorry, we didn¡¯t think this through,¡± director liu admitted.


    ¡°it¡¯s okay. actually, you can try to make the modifications yourselves. if you encounter any issues, just come to me,¡± tang rui suggested, waving his hand dismissively.


    this left director liu feeling quite helpless. if only it were that simple.


    however, he couldn¡¯t express his frustrations at this moment. he had agreed to help, but letting tang rui visit shen fei while giving up his family and company was not an option. tang rui was a prominent figure; he couldn¡¯t be ordered around like an ordinary researcher.


    although director liu hadn¡¯t achieved his original goal, he did leave behind the technical information on the forward sweep wing. was this information valuable? undoubtedly. only a handful of countries possessed such data. yet, it could also be seen as useless. modern aerial combat prioritized stealth and high-speed attacks, rendering close combat abilities like those of forward-swept wings obsolete.


    after director liu¡¯s departure, tang rui transferred the complete forward sweep wing technology verification data to his computer. this information was incredibly valuable, but it still didn¡¯t solve all the problems.


    to be frank, if tang rui didn¡¯t possess certain advantages, he wouldn¡¯t dare to plunge into the complex realm of forward sweep wings.


    as tang rui examined the information, director liu and his team rushed back to the airport and returned to the company. upon their arrival, director liu reported the situation to the higher-ups of the group.


    the seven or eight individuals in the conference room were left astounded by the revelation. previously, borrowing personnel had been a straightforward process¡ªunit approval and the individual¡¯s consent were typically enough. but tang rui operated outside this conventional framework. he wasn¡¯t a researcher, nor an on-site professor, and he didn¡¯t fall under the system¡¯s jurisdiction.


    ¡°if it doesn¡¯t work out, we can always send the information to him for review and editing,¡± someone suggested.


    ¡°how would that work? send someone back and forth to jinling every day? that¡¯s not feasible,¡± another responded, emphasizing the impracticality of such a solution.


    ¡°what he means is, he¡¯s willing to help, but he can¡¯t stay here for an extended period, correct?¡±


    ¡°yes, precisely.¡±


    ¡°in that case, we could relocate the j-18 and the development team to jinling.¡±


    ¡°jinling? what about security?¡±


    ¡°we can ask for assistance from the military.¡±


    the individuals in the meeting room shared glances and ultimately agreed to this plan.


    that night, shen huoyi began mobilizing personnel, equipment, and supplies. the j-18 prototype also took off and flew to jinling. along with the j-18, the forward sweep-wing verification aircraft, which had been collecting dust in storage, was brought out for maintenance. without tang rui¡¯s involvement, who knew when this verification aircraft would have another chance to take flight?


    the next morning, tang rui received a call from lin chao. ¡°shen huoyi is back?¡±


    he had only left the day before. why was he back so soon?


    ¡°very well, i understand,¡± tang rui replied before ending the call. he couldn¡¯t help but smirk. he hadn¡¯t expected shen huoyi to relocate the j-18 modification project to jinling, even dispatching the prototype overnight. the efficiency was indeed impressive.


    ¡°brother yang, let¡¯s head straight to ma¡¯an airport,¡± tang rui instructed gao yang.


    ¡°sure thing.¡±


    thirty minutes later, they arrived at their destination. tang rui informed gao yang, ¡°please take me to see the prototype first. i¡¯m quite curious about what the j-18 looks like.¡±


    ¡°of course, follow me.¡±


    together, they boarded an airport minibus that would take them to the innermost hangar, guarded by soldiers. the security was tight, similar to tang rui¡¯s hangar.


    after verifying their access rights, tang rui stepped into the hangar, and there it was¡ªa sleek black fighter jet stood before him..

 Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Strengthening, Simulation, and Modification

    chapter 109: strengthening, simulation, and modification


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui walked around the j-18 prototype, asking numerous questions.


    he inquired about the lifting body with a canard wing and the small aspect ratio, medium sweep angle main wing, components crucial for achieving maximum lift coefficient at low speed, optimal lift-drag ratio at subsonic and transonic speeds, and minimal drag coefficient at supersonic speeds. the team had devised promising concepts, but challenges persisted. tang rui wasn¡¯t convinced that shen huoyi had already resolved these issues. nonetheless, these concerns were not his responsibility; his primary task was to assist with the vertical take-off and landing system.


    ¡°what was the calculated lift coefficient for vertical take-off and landing in your simulations?¡± tang rui asked.


    director liu responded, ¡°the simulation yielded a result of 65%.¡± ¡°simulation?¡± tang rui¡¯s interest was piqued. ¡°what about real-world testing?¡± ¡°only 37%,¡± director liu replied with a rueful smile.


    a 30% discrepancy between calculations and actual tests was substantial. achieving vertical take-off and landing required a lift coefficient of over 51%. beyond the engine modification issue, the vtol system itself was flawed.


    tang rui pondered, ¡°so, you sacrificed the lift coefficient of the vertical take-off and landing system to maintain the fighter jet¡¯s stealth performance?¡± director liu affirmed, ¡°yes, stealth performance must meet standards. without it, the air force won¡¯t accept the j-18.¡±


    tang rui understood director liu¡¯s dilemma. he had been forced into this situation, prompting shen huoyi¡¯s swift actions.


    ¡°alright, i understand. did you bring the information?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°yes, i have it with me.¡±


    ¡°pass me the information. i¡¯ll review it.¡±


    director liu was visibly relieved that tang rui was still willing to help under these circumstances. he would be willing to provide any support needed, including a one-stop service.


    ¡°president tang, we¡¯ve already sent the forward swept wing verification aircraft. would you like to inspect it?¡± director liu inquired.


    tang rui declined, saying, ¡°there¡¯s no rush. let¡¯s set it aside for now.¡±


    upon leaving the hangar, he instructed his driver, ¡°brother yang, let¡¯s head straight home, not to the company.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    back at home, tang rui imported the j-18 information into his learning machine and donned the learning console to study it thoroughly.


    by the time he woke up from his study session the next afternoon, it was already past three o¡¯clock. tang rui asked for dinner, and after eating, he made his way to the company to construct a model of the j-18.


    as he began working on the model, he couldn¡¯t help but reminisce about his past, comparing the conditions then to his current situation. in his old days, he had limited resources, but now he had access to state-of-the-art equipment and a wide array of accessories.


    with xiaoyi¡¯s assistance, tang rui completed the j-18 model in just over an hour. he applied enhancements to various components, allocating only four origin points to strengthen the entire model. however, he noticed the aircraft¡¯s potential and decided to devote additional points.


    tang rui reviewed his choices:


    ¨C flight control enhancement: 1


    ¨C body strengthening: 1


    ¨C energy enhancement: 1


    ¨C engine enhancement: 1


    now he decided to allocate more points:


    ¨C flight control system enhancement: 5


    ¨C body structure enhancement: 5


    ¨C vtol system enhancement: 5


    with the enhancements complete, tang rui examined the model, which had grown to over two meters in length. he felt no excitement; instead, he was focused on his objective.


    tang rui directed celia, ¡°transfer the model to dongfang yufeng for supercomputer simulation.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    he hadn¡¯t anticipated returning to this point. celia gained access openly, not secretly, and set up a super administrator account. the al then directed director liu to coordinate.


    ¡°director liu, i¡¯ve redesigned the vertical take-off and landing system. do you have access to a supercomputer? i¡¯d like to perform simulations.¡±


    ¡°certainly, we can arrange that. please wait a moment,¡± director liu replied.


    in less than ten minutes, director liu informed tang rui that everything had been set up. it wasn¡¯t shen huoyi¡¯s supercomputer; instead, they utilized computing power from dongfang yufeng, which took tang rui back to where he had started.


    ¡°celia, transfer the model to dongfang yufeng and commence the simulation,¡± tang rui directed.


    ¡°understood.¡±


    tang rui knew he had come full circle in his efforts.


    ¡°celia, how long will the simulation take?¡±


    ¡°estimated time: 2 hours.¡±


    satisfied with the answer, tang rui left the laboratory. he was in no hurry; the results would be ready when they were ready.


    after dinner, the simulation results were available. the simulated lift coefficient was 91%, meeting the requirements entirely. this improved system didn¡¯t compromise stealth but did place additional stress on the aircraft¡¯s structure, a minor trade-off compared to the achievement of vertical take-off and landing capabilities.


    tang rui informed li shuyao, ¡°stop there. it¡¯s time for a workout.¡±


    she closed the laptop and dragged tang rui to the gym. afterward, tang rui transferred the simulation data to his learning machine and settled into bed to rest.


    the following day, tang rui headed to ma¡¯an airport.


    ¡°director liu, have your team members arrived?¡±


    ¡°some have, and others will arrive today and tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°good. assemble those who are already here; i have a mission for them.¡±


    ¡°understood. i¡¯ll gather them.¡±


    ¡°by the way, do you already have a plan for improvement?¡± director liu inquired.


    ¡°i have countless ideas.¡± tang rui smiled..

 Chapter 110 - Chapter 11o: Its Done, Everything Going Well

    chapter 11o: it¡¯s done, everything going well


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°they arrived at the multi-purpose hall.


    dozens of people were sitting below, and people kept coming in.


    only this person had not arrived yet.


    this was the foundation.


    it didn¡¯t matter if shen huoyi had been on the decline over the years or if he had been suppressed by cheng luoma.


    however, there was nothing to say about his foundation.


    ¡°president tang, this is the disciple of our j-18 grandmaster, pang haiming.¡±


    ¡°hai ming, this is president tang.¡±


    director liu introduced him to tang rui.


    ¡°hello, president tang. thank you for your help. my teacher is old and hasn¡¯t been in good health recently, so she didn¡¯t come over.


    before he came, he even told me to apologize to you.¡±


    pang haiming, who was in his forties, extended his hand and said gratefully.


    ¡°you don¡¯t have to be so polite. actually, your design is already very good.


    ¡°i just made some small changes based on your design.¡±


    tang rui also reached out his hand and shook hands with him.


    ¡°president tang¡¯s help is like sending charcoal in the snow to us. we can¡¯t be too grateful.¡±


    tang rui discovered that he couldn¡¯t outtalk him.


    unexpectedly, not only did he know how to do scientific research, but he also knew how to socialize. he was a rare compound scientific research talent. after being flattered for a while, tang rui saw that most of the people had arrived, so he ended the formalities with them and walked up to the rostrum. ¡°hello everyone, i¡¯m tang rui. it¡¯s my honor to be able to work with everyone. ¡°we¡¯re all involved in scientific research, so i won¡¯t say anything else.


    ¡°next, i will begin to explain the vertical take-off and landing system and engine modification.


    ¡°if you have any questions, you can ask them after i¡¯m done.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he began to explain his improvement plan for the vertical take-off and landing system.


    compared to the original plan, the enhanced vtol system now had four jet jets.


    he also made some improvements to the airflow layout below the body.


    tang rui began to explain the aforementioned things.


    the people below began to take notes, especially pang haiming. he didn¡¯t even raise his head and just kept writing.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯m done. you can ask questions now.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he took out the blanket and drank a mouthful of water.


    ¡°president tang, i would like to ask, what is the lift coefficient of the improved vertical take-off and landing system?¡± a researcher raised his hand.


    ¡°yesterday, the simulation results showed that the lift coefficient was 91%.¡± after tang rui finished speaking, a wave of gasps immediately sounded from below.


    how long had it been?


    it increased the lift coefficient from 75% to 91%. this was terrifying.


    although it was only the result of a simulation, and the actual test results were still unknown, it was in itself, very scary.


    ¡°president tang, i want to ask how to solve the problem of invisibility.¡±


    ¡°all of them use the built-in grilles. they open when taking off and landing, and close when flying.¡±


    ¡°but president tang, if we do this, we¡¯ll have to sacrifice the performance of the avionic system.¡±


    ¡°the avionic system can be simplified, and the load problem can be ignored. after all, nothing is perfect.


    in order to retain the vertical take-off and landing function and stealth performance, other aspects had to be compromised.¡±


    tang rui had no choice.


    the body of the j-18 was right there.


    continuously increasing its size wasn¡¯t a viable option, right?


    in that case¡­ he had to re-calculate the airflow layout next¡­


    some began to ask questions, to which tang rui answered all perfectly.


    when the questioning finally ceased, he looked at pang haiming and director liu.


    ¡°president tang, we¡¯ll change it however you want. we fully support your plan.¡±


    director liu was the first to speak.


    he was clear about this.


    if you still grumbled when others were helping you, wouldn¡¯t you be an idiot?


    pang haiming also spoke up. not only did he agree with tang rui¡¯s opinion, he even helped to flatter him.


    there was no problem with the two managers.


    even if the researchers below had any problems, they would not have any problems.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s start the modification according to this plan.¡±


    tang rui clapped his hands.


    next was the modification.


    the body needed to be modified.


    the avionic system that was missing had to be reinstalled.


    the new engine had to be rebuilt.


    it sounded troublesome.


    if tang rui were to do it, even if he added those people from his company, it wouldn¡¯t be finished in less than a month.


    however, the person in charge of this project was shen huoyi. everything else aside, there was no problem with the manpower and equipment.


    he took the j -18 apart.


    the next day, they brought some accessories.


    on the third day, when the people came, the modified meeh body was also delivered.


    that efficiency¡­


    tang rui was a little stunned.


    in the next few days, he stayed in the hangar and directed everyone to work.


    since the other party had already cooperated with him so fully, he was too embarrassed to leave.


    in the blink of an eye, more than a week passed.


    the modified j-18 was only missing the final engine.


    director liu was so anxious that he made eighty calls a day.


    the other side was being urged so much that they had no choice.


    after the engine was completed, it was sent over by the military¡¯s transport plane.


    tang rui looked at the two engines unloaded from the transport plane, and the corners of his mouth twitched.


    big brother was awesome.


    when the final parts were in place, everyone immediately sent them to the hangar for installation.


    three hours later, the modified j-18 was completely assembled.


    cheers instantly erupted in the hangar.


    for the past week, everyone had been working day and night.


    basically, other than eating and sleeping, he spent the rest of his time working in the hangar.


    now, it was finally done.


    ¡°don¡¯t relax. start checking all the systems.¡±


    dr. larson¡¯s hair had thinned out a lot over the past few days.


    but there was light in his eyes.


    this was especially true when he looked at the modified j-18¡ªhis eyes which were covered in dark circles shone even brighter.


    ¡°president tang, thank you very much. if it weren¡¯t for you, this project would really have been canceled.


    ¡°the j-18 was my teacher¡¯s life¡¯s work. he dreamed of seeing it fly.¡±


    pang haiming also ran over agitatedly, holding tang rui¡¯s hand, and said with a trembling voice.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, the j-18 will definitely become a sharp arrow for the air force.¡±


    tang rui was still very confident.


    even though the test had not been carried out yet, there were no major injuries.


    at most, it would be a system problem.


    that was a small problem.


    for fighter jets, as long as they didn¡¯t change the layout of the aircraft, the rest was a small problem.


    the next test was on the ground.


    he didn¡¯t participate, though.


    after being busy for more than a week, he needed to rest for a few days.


    this group of people were workaholics.


    he had to work overtime as well. he was exhausted.


    although he did not participate in the ground test.


    however, director liu still sent him data reports on time every day.


    occasionally, there would be a few small problems.


    they were all taken care of by the researchers.


    as for the other serious flaws, he had not discovered them yet.


    on this day¡­


    tang rui was slacking in the office.


    he and gao yang were playing games.


    prince sally called.


    it wasn¡¯t to rush him to place an order, but to tell him that the yacht had already docked in hainan.


    his subordinates were handling all kinds of procedures. when all the procedures were completed, they would send all kinds of documents to him. when tang rui heard that the yacht had arrived, he was also very happy. although it was not very useful, having a yacht was still very eye-catching. it just so happened that the winter in jinling was a little cold.


    he could go to the seaside for the winter and go out to sea to play.


    ¡°by the way, my friend, how¡¯s your research going?¡±


    ¡°all¡­ the project¡¯s going well.¡±


    as tang rui answered, he hurriedly created a new folder on the computer..

 Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: All-Terrain Four-Legged Transport Platform

    chapter 111: all-terrain four-legged transport platform


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the call ended.


    tang rui stopped playing games and quickly called for a meeting.


    five minutes later, six people, including him, were sitting in the meeting room, staring at each other.


    where did the others go?


    they had all gone to the airport to learn from shen huoyi¡¯s people.


    this was a rare opportunity.


    tang rui, of course, sent everyone over. he didn¡¯t even let go of those who dealt with materials. they all went to improve their business standards.


    now, there were only him and gao yang left in the company. one of them was in the administrative department, one was in logistics, one was in finance, and one was the bus driver.


    brother lin wasn¡¯t around. he had gone back to the military to handle some matters.


    the six of them sat in the meeting room.


    the few employees all looked at tang rui, wondering what the boss had to do again.


    tang rui organized his words.


    how should he put it?


    could it be that he had forgotten that everyone had gone to study and that those who stayed in the company were not professionals?


    ¡°yes, there¡¯s something that everyone should discuss and brainstorm.


    ¡°our company¡¯s next research goal is individual combat weapons. what do you think we should do?¡±


    tang rui said to the few people without changing his expression.


    the employees looked at each other.


    everyone was dumbfounded.


    did this have anything to do with them?


    they were in charge of finance, logistics, and administration. when had they ever studied the problem of individual weapons?


    but since the boss asked, they had to tell him.


    ¡°gao yang, speak first.¡± tang rui said to gao yang.


    ¡°the current mainstream research direction of individual weapons is the integration of individual information. it is a tactical helmet that combines communication, scanning, and battlefield support functions. it is light, flexible, and has powerful bulletproof capabilities. there are also various accessories and combat backpacks that support wilderness production: a light, lightweight, and module-based weapon suitable for a variety of situations,¡± gao yang said in a serious manner and shut his mouth.


    tang rui was very speechless.


    did these things need to be said?


    he just wanted gao yang to casually say a few words to liven up the atmosphere.


    this was great.


    after he finished speaking, the others became even more nervous.


    ¡°yes, not bad. next?¡±


    ¡°laser gun research?¡±


    the finance department held it in for a long time before finally saying something.


    ¡°very good, you have an idea. next.¡±


    ¡°boss, let¡¯s research exoskeleton armor or mechas,¡± the bus driver quickly interjected excitedly.


    damn son, take it easy man. you¡¯ll get your chance why so excited?


    ¡°you can prove it. there¡¯s no hurry. next.¡±


    ¡°research nano bulletproof vests,¡± the administrative personnel said.


    ¡°that¡¯s very sci-fi, unrealistic at the moment. next.¡±


    ¡°research a system that can automatically lock onto enemies?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s a little difficult to cheat physics.¡±


    thus, everyone had spoken their piece and tang rui announced the end of the meeting.


    everyone left, leaving him alone in the conference room.


    what was he doing?


    even if you gave him a gundam, he might not be able to stand up.


    it was impossible for a single-soldier system.


    if that thing wanted to display its combat power, it had to cooperate with the soldiers.


    the soldier pulled his hips.


    no matter how strong the individual soldier system was, it could only be used as a skin to show off. it did not add any attributes.


    however, what the middle east needed to improve the most was the combat strength of the army.


    tanks were no good.


    they had already been disarmed by the infantry.


    a remote-controlled robot?


    no way.


    it was too advanced.


    wait a minute¡­


    tang rui suddenly thought of a piece of equipment. it was also army equipment that had been popular in recent years.


    robot dog.


    in other words, it was an all-terrain four-legged transportation platform.


    this thing was not difficult for him to build.


    there was no problem with the hardware.


    the reason why it had not been popularized yet was because of the software.


    he could totally build a mechanical dog with weapons on it.


    middle east soldiers could hide in the command vehicle and fight the enemy like in a game.


    think about it.


    the middle eastern soldiers sat in the command van, enjoying the air-conditioning while he was fighting with the controller in front of the big lcd screen.


    the ground soldiers arrived.


    control the robot dog.


    a large group of people came up, on the fire drones.


    the armored troops had arrived.


    a-300 rocket launcher.


    with this, the combat power of the middle east would increase exponentially.


    there was no need to mention the combat strength of the fourth calamity.


    one could spend money.


    how strong could a player from the fourth calamity who was fully equipped with godly equipment be?


    it was simply unimaginable.


    tang rui was excited when these things coursed through his mind


    this was because selling these things to the middle east would not affect national security at all.


    after all, it was something with a backdoor.


    however, the middle east had become the fourth calamity, so the middle east was interesting.


    he left the meeting room.


    tang rui returned to the office, lay on the sofa, and started to design.


    many robot dogs appeared on the screen of the smart glasses.


    these were all available on the market.


    the most popular mechanized product on the internet was from b city base.


    that thing looked like a thin dog.


    let¡¯s not talk about combat strength.


    they did not have much combat strength.


    its speed was slow, its agility was poor, and its load was not good either.


    tang rui¡¯s idea was not to do the electric version, but the internal combustion engine version.


    anyway, the middle east was short of everything except oil.


    as for the problem of the internal combustion engine increasing its size, that was not a problem.


    as long as the middle eastern soldiers were not sent to the battlefield, it would not be a problem to expand the mechanical dog to the size of a car.


    however, if it was that big, it would be a target.


    tang rui thought for a long time.


    a sketch of a robotic dog appeared on the screen.


    it was about the size of an electric car.


    the core power was an internal combustion engine, and the auxiliary power was an electric motor. it was a hybrid version of oil and electricity.


    a mechanical dog of this size and power could carry a lot of things.


    the combat radius would not be too short either.


    now, he had to consider what weapon he should add to it.


    rocket nests on both sides?


    gatling guns?


    that didn¡¯t seem very good.


    how about making a module design so that whatever could be installed on both sides could be mounted directly?


    this was fine.


    tang rui thought while designing.


    very quickly, a sketch of the wilderness appeared in front of him.


    ¡°it looks good.¡±


    tang rui looked at the blueprint he drew and was rather satisfied.


    it was done.


    everything else was fine. be it chips, motherboards, or electrical machines, the company had everything in stock.


    however, the company did not have an internal combustion engine.


    ¡°celia, look up information on the motorcycle engines currently on the market.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    it was impossible for tang rui to specially design an internal combustion engine. he could only look up information on the internet.


    the motorcycle engine was enough.


    as long as it could generate electricity.


    that was not a problem.


    swoosh swoosh¡­


    tang rui picked up a pen and copied the model number of the five motorcycle engines, then handed it over to the logistics department for him to buy.


    as for the other parts, they could be manufactured directly.


    tang rui perfected the sketch.


    if it was passable, then it was passable.


    the design was soon completed.


    ¡°celia, use the 3d printer to make these parts.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    after settling the al, he went to the numerical control machine tool and began to build a body for the robotic dog.


    as the machine started, strands of metal flew out.


    a series of grooves appeared on the long metal plate..

 Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Simulation Drill Test

    chapter 112: simulation drill test


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°boss, i¡¯ve bought everything.¡±


    ¡°just put it on the ground.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    the logistics department placed the engine on the floor of the laboratory.


    tang rui casually opened one.


    the size of the engine was not bad, about the same as he had estimated.


    ¡°celia, scan the engine¡¯s exterior and then model it.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    celia controlled the mechanical arm to scan the engine.


    very quickly, a 3d model of the engine appeared on the computer.


    tang rui dragged the model of the engine into the mechanical dog¡¯s body, and then began to design the mechanical dog¡¯s internal parts structure.


    after leaving a space for the exhaust pipe and fuel tank, he began to install the generator, the main board, the optical equipment, the electronic equipment¡­ wait, what about the cooling system?


    did he need to add a water tank?


    no, how could this be called a water tank? it was clearly a thermos flask.


    the entire 10-liter water tank was separated from the hot and cold water.


    if you were thirsty on the battlefield, you could just take a cup and drink.


    not bad.


    tang rui very quickly finished designing the internal structure of the mechanical dog. in addition to the previously designed limbs and external mounting module, a brand-new weapon was ready.


    he really didn¡¯t lie to prince sally.


    wasn¡¯t it done?


    everything went smoothly.


    after spending a whole day, tang rui was considered to have manufactured this mechanical dog.


    however, it was just for show.


    without the driver, everything was useless.


    at night, they returned home.


    he started writing the driver program.


    in fact, the most important thing about mechanical dogs was not the hardware, but the software.


    overall balance, movement coordination, image recognition, fuzzy analysis¡­ these things related to programming were the most difficult.


    the programs and algorithms written by tang rui himself also could not reach the point of being put into practical application.


    but that was not important.


    as long as he could write the simple program, he could use the system interface to strengthen the rest.


    after spending five hours typing code, his fingers hurt.


    he had only managed to come up with a simple program algorithm. who knew how many bugs there were in it?


    anyway, as long as it worked.


    it didn¡¯t matter if it was a program running or if there were bugs.


    the next day, tang rui came to the company, imported the program he wrote last night into the mechanical dog, and then started it.


    two steps.


    one step.


    two steps.


    bang!


    the left foreleg tripped the right foreleg, and the mechanical dog fell to the ground.


    ¡°very good, as long as you can move.¡±


    after tang rui let celia use the mechanical arm to help the mechanical dog up from the ground, he began to strengthen it.


    a blue light flashed.


    the mechanical dog in front of him had changed greatly.


    the original mechanical dog could be said to be bear-like, industrial, and wild.


    after the enhancements, the mechanical dog became americanized.


    as expected, it still became the person it hated the most.


    [item: all-terrain four-legged battlefield support robot dog)


    [experience: 0/2500]


    [enhancement: body, power, control, integrated electronic]


    [origin points: 2231.28]


    after tang rui finished looking at the data on the system panel, he put on the smart glasses and connected to the robotic dog.


    he began to use his mind to control the mechanical dog¡¯s actions.


    he raised its left front leg.


    swoosh.


    the mechanical dog raised its left front leg.


    at this moment, the robot dog¡¯s three legs controlled the balance. the center of gravity adjustment device on the lower abdomen tilted to the right, but the platform on the back of the robot dog remained level.


    jumping on the spot.


    swoosh!


    the mechanical dog¡¯s joints sank and then jumped on the spot.


    running in circles.


    after the mechanical dog landed, it exerted strength on all four legs and ran forward.


    when it ran, it adjusted its center of gravity and kept changing directions.


    it stopped.


    swoosh!


    the mechanical dog that was running suddenly stopped.


    its two forelimbs pressed down directly, and the nose of the plane was about to touch the ground.


    it was very agile.


    its reflexes were also lightning quick.


    there was no problem with the balance system and the four-legged coordination system.


    between the mounting platform on the back and the main body of the robot dog, there was a stable platform. if a machine gun was mounted on it, it would not be a problem at all.


    the accuracy of the shooting would not be reduced because of the mechanical dog¡¯s running.


    in any case, it was more than enough to be used as a battlefield assault and fire support.


    after a simple test, tang rui took out the blueprint of the mechanical dog and asked what the situation was like after the mechanical dog was strengthened.


    ¡°fiber-optic gyroscope.¡±


    ¡°high-precision sensor.¡±


    ¡°the equipment i originally used has been replaced. even the synchronous motor has been replaced with a servo-motor.¡±


    tang rui looked at the accessories on the design drawing and unconsciously muttered.


    let¡¯s not talk about anything else now.


    just the cost of one robot dog was more than the previous ten.


    after all, they were all using good things.


    especially that servo-motor¡ªit felt better than the one from xiao ri¡¯s house, its response speed was extremely fast.


    upon looking at the design, tang rui had an idea. as for the algorithm program, he would study it at night.


    ¡°brother lin, make the arrangements. i want to test a single weapon.¡±


    he left the laboratory and found lin chao.


    now that he had new equipment, he definitely had to test it.


    then, he would wait for the higher-ups to give their opinions. otherwise, this kind of thing could not be sold at all.


    ¡°is this the thing?¡±


    lin chao looked at the mechanical dog beside tang rui and asked.


    ¡°yeah, isn¡¯t he handsome?¡±


    ¡°i remember there¡¯s a research institute in the northeast that¡¯s doing this,¡± lin chao said, referring to the robot dog.


    ¡°it doesn¡¯t affect me. i¡¯m going to sell it to the middle east.¡±


    ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 call the military now.¡±


    lin chao was not too familiar with such matters.


    he was mainly in charge of this matter before.


    a phone call later¡­


    the other side indicated that there was no problem and that they could go over at any time.


    tang rui did not want to wait either and set off directly.


    in no time, the suv arrived at the training base.


    it was still the training base where the fire-fighting drones were tested. however, the soldiers in charge of the test were no longer company commander wang and the others.


    ¡°how do you want to test it?¡±


    company commander sun, who was in charge of helping with the test, asked tang rui.


    ¡°this thing can be used for battlefield assault, attack, and support. today, well test out its battlefield assault ability.


    ¡°just treat it as if you are on the battlefield and guarding a position. 1 will control it to attack your position,¡± tang rui said simply.


    ¡°may 1 ask about its weapon configuration and what weapons we can use?¡± company commander sun continued to ask.


    ¡°its weapon is a gatling gun. as for you guys, as long as it¡¯s not heavy firepower, you can use any individual equipment.¡±


    ¡°alright, i got it.¡±


    after company commander sun finished speaking, he went to regroup the team and set up the drill site.


    on tang rui¡¯s side, he dismantled the gatling gun on the off-road rv and changed all the bullets in the drum into ammunition for the exercise.


    a few minutes later, company commander sun told him through the walkie-talkie that they could start.


    tang rui returned to the car.


    he used the smart glasses to control the robotic dog and rushed towards the drill site.


    beep beep beep¡­


    in the next second, more than ten red dots appeared on the screen in front of tang rui.


    they were all soldiers in the camp..

 Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Can it Be Ridden?

    chapter 113: can it be ridden?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    upon observing these red dots, tang rui swiftly opted to engage the locking mechanism.


    though the mechanical dog didn¡¯t possess the same robust reconnaissance and scanning abilities as a drone, its optical systems and image recognition capabilities were still commendable.


    dadadada¡­


    simultaneously, soldiers on the battlefield rose to their feet and opened fire on the mechanical dog.


    swish!


    with quick reflexes, tang rui maneuvered the mechanical dog, deftly dodging the incoming barrage of bullets.


    at the very same moment,


    the gatling machine gun mounted on the back platform also came to life.


    tang rui refrained from personally controlling the gatling¡¯s gunfire.


    every shot was precisely administered by the fire control system.


    his responsibility was solely the mechanical dog¡¯s movement, avoiding incoming fire.


    leap.


    change course.


    brake abruptly.


    the mechanical dog¡¯s agility left the soldiers on the battlefield awestruck.


    moving targets were always challenging to hit.


    especially one as nimble as this mechanical dog.


    in reality, even if tang rui had chosen not to steer the mechanical dog to evade, it wouldn¡¯t have made much of a difference.


    regular rifle bullets simply couldn¡¯t penetrate the mechanical dog¡¯s external armor.


    but they could potentially damage the gatling machine gun mounted on its platform.


    as the mechanical dog unleashed its firepower,


    the soldiers on the battlefield were compelled to keep their heads down.


    several of them, slower in seeking cover, ended up bearing the brunt of brightly colored paintballs, creating a visually striking spectacle.


    boom!


    a thunderous gunshot rang out.


    a high-caliber anti-materiel sniper rifle.


    just from the sound alone, it was clear that a sniper had taken the shot.


    however, fortune wasn¡¯t on their side.


    their shot missed.


    tang rui swiftly took control of the mechanical dog, directing it toward one side of the battlefield.


    previously, his approach had been a direct frontal assault.


    now, his strategy involved leveraging the mechanical dog¡¯s agility to flank and neutralize the sniper.


    dadadada¡­


    soldiers on the battlefield attempted to intercept his progress.


    yet, the moment they revealed themselves, they became immediate targets for the gatling gun.


    exposing themselves for even a second would result in a hail of bullets.


    however, they couldn¡¯t remain prone either.


    once the mechanical dog broke through their defensive line, everyone on the battlefield would become a target.


    boom!


    at that very moment, the sniper took another shot.


    this time, they struck the rear portion of the mechanical dog¡¯s mounting platform. while they hit their mark, it didn¡¯t inflict significant damage on the mechanical dog.


    just as tang rui was on the verge of confronting the sniper by commanding the mechanical dog, an unexpected explosion erupted beneath the mechanical dog.


    a landmine.


    tang rui promptly halted the mechanical dog¡¯s movement.


    the exercise had come to an end.


    the lower section of the mechanical dog was now adorned with a colorful array of paint splatters.


    returning to the training ground,


    captain sun wasted no time in seeking out tang rui.


    ¡°can this thing be ridden?¡± he inquired, his expression brimming with anticipation as he gazed at tang rui.


    ridden? why would anyone want to ride it?


    ¡°in theory, it¡¯s possible, but the design intent of this device isn¡¯t for riding. you witnessed its exceptional breakthrough capabilities just now. using it as a mount would be quite wasteful, don¡¯t you think?¡± tang rui queried, puzzled by the notion.


    ¡°no, no, no, that¡¯s not what i meant. 1 noticed that the mounting platform on top seems to be detachable. could we use it for long-distance travel or transporting supplies and then attach weapons to it when we engage in combat?¡± captain sun hastily clarified.


    ¡°transporting supplies or cargo is certainly feasible. as long as the items are securely fastened to it, there should be no issues,¡± tang rui confirmed.


    ¡°fantastic, this could significantly enhance the combat effectiveness of our mountain troops, especially in mountainous terrain,¡± captain sun, a member of the mountain troops himself, immediately recognized the potential advantages.


    when tang rui heard this suggestion, he pondered for a moment. in theory, the mechanical dog could carry a person, but the challenge lay in how to control it. it didn¡¯t have wheels that could be steered with a simple steering wheel; its movement required balance adjustments, especially when traversing slopes. additionally, any cargo would need to be firmly secured to prevent balance issues.


    ¡°carrying a person isn¡¯t currently feasible, but transporting cargo should be viable. as long as the supplies are tightly secured to it, there should be no problems,¡± tang rui affirmed.


    ¡°being able to transport cargo is excellent; it would make marching much more efficient,¡± captain sun nodded in agreement.


    with the assault capability test concluded, it was time for other testing scenarios, such as follow mode and reconnaissance mode. these functions didn¡¯t necessitate tang rui¡¯s direct control; the mechanical dog¡¯s internal al assistance system could autonomously handle them.


    back in the car, tang rui displayed the mechanical dog¡¯s test results on the large screen, occasionally glancing at it. for the rest of the time, he engaged with his phone.


    in a chat group with his high school classmates, someone suggested a reunion. tang rui briefly perused the messages but refrained from responding. even if there were a gathering, he had no intention of attending; it held little interest for him.


    the testing of the mechanical dog persisted for an entire day, with tang rui even having lunch at the training base.


    in the evening, tang rui brought the mechanical dog back home. captain sun had initially wanted to test its nighttime combat capabilities, but tang rui declined.


    it wasn¡¯t necessary.


    he would first upload the daytime test results and assess the response. if they decided to limit its performance, he could always reduce its capabilities. however, if they disallowed exports altogether, that would pose a problem. he would need to figure out a way to innovate for the middle easterners.


    just thinking about it gave him a headache.


    upon returning home, before they could even sit down for dinner, li shuyao asked if he wanted to visit her family for the lunar new year.


    ¡°i¡¯ll definitely go, but can you tell me what your parents like? i want to bring a gift,¡± tang rui said, feeling a touch anxious about the prospect of meeting her parents.


    ¡°gifts and such are no problem. i¡¯ll handle it,¡± li shuyao smiled.


    ¡°alright, you¡¯ll have to help me out then,¡± tang rui agreed. sooner or later, they would meet her parents, so getting it over with would be better.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, my parents won¡¯t bite,¡± she reassured him.


    ¡°by the way, can you take leave during the lunar new year and combine it with the holiday?¡± she asked.


    ¡°i can, is there something you have in mind?¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°nothing specific, but our new year here is quite cold. my sal prince yacht, which 1 told you about earlier, has just arrived. i was thinking we could go to hainan for the holiday and have some fun at sea.¡±


    ¡°sure, i¡¯ll take leave for the lunar new year.¡±


    when li shuyao mentioned going out to sea, tang rui readily agreed.


    after dinner, they went to the gym for a serious workout, solely for the purpose of staying in shape.


    at this time, captain sun and the soldiers who had participated in the daytime test were diligently composing reports. captain sun, in particular, seemed to have extolled the mechanical dog to the skies in his report. according to his account, once the army deployed these mechanical dogs, they would become invincible.


    if tang rui knew how exaggerated captain sun¡¯s report was, he would probably be rendered speechless..

 Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Urgent Mission, Midcourse Anti-missile

    chapter 114: urgent mission, midcourse anti-missile


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after working out, tang rui finished showering, sat on the bed in the room, and played with his phone.


    li shuyao lay beside him, putting on a facial mask and watching the drama.


    neither of them disturbed the other.


    buzz¡­


    the image on the screen changed from a cat film to a caller id.


    it was lin chao.


    ¡°hello, brother lin, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    after tang rui picked up the phone, he put the incoming call window in the background and continued to watch the cat.


    ¡°president tang, there¡¯s something. the higher-ups asked me to ask if the drone parked at ma¡¯an airport could be used. if you can use it, there¡¯s something that requires the use of a drone. if you don¡¯t have time, can you give the air force authorization to control the drone remotely?¡± lin chao asked about the drones.


    ¡°use drones? didn¡¯t i give a drone to the military for testing? why can¡¯t we use that one?¡± tang rui asked doubtfully.


    ¡°that drone is undergoing an equipment upgrade and is currently unavailable.¡±


    ¡°oh¡­ then 1¡¯11 help. there¡¯s no need to transfer the authority. it¡¯s quite troublesome.¡±


    ¡°alright, thank you for your trouble, president tang. i¡¯ll inform the ground crew at ma¡¯an airport to prepare now. the details will be sent to your tactical tablet later.¡±


    ¡°alright, i got it.¡±


    he hung up the phone.


    tang rui put on his pajamas and came downstairs.


    he took out the secret suitcase and the tactical tablet inside, waiting for the news.


    beep beep!


    in less than five minutes, he received a mission notification on his tactical tablet.


    it was all without rhyme or reason.


    it was to let him pilot the drone to the designated airspace and wait for orders.


    tang rui curled his lips.


    activating the drone control system.


    at this moment, the drone was being towed to the runway by the ground crew.


    activating the avionic system.


    the engine began to warm up.


    very quickly, the drone was towed to the runway, and the ground crew was evacuated.


    ¡°fish pond calling the tower.¡±


    ¡°tower, please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°fish pond requesting to take off.¡±


    ¡°wait a moment, we¡¯re checking the runway.¡±


    ¡°roger that.¡±


    after waiting for about three minutes, the control tower sent a message that they were allowed to take off.


    tang rui put down the brakes, pushed the throttle valve, and controlled the drone to take off.


    after reaching an altitude of 20,000 meters, he activated supersonic cruise.


    twenty minutes later, tang rui arrived at the mission location given on the tactical tablet.


    ¡°fish pond calling the tower.¡±


    ¡°tower, please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°fish pond has reached the mission location, please instruct.¡±


    ¡°tower, copy that. please wait.¡±


    beep beep!


    in less than a minute, the mission notification appeared on the tactical tablet again.


    tang rui opened it and took a look.


    after reaching the maximum altitude, he locked onto a missile five minutes later.


    there was a special notification.


    ¡®do not attack that missile.¡¯


    as long as he used an electro-optical device to record the data of the missile, it would be best if he could record all the data from the launch of the missile to outer space.


    record missile data?


    after tang rui saw the mission prompt, he seemed to understand something.


    he turned on the light quantum information capture system.


    as long as there was light, everything was within his scanning range.


    in the next second, he saw what he was looking for.


    it was a missile.


    tang rui controlled the drone and observed the missile as it rose.


    he had never seen the model before.


    however, he was certain that this thing could reach beyond the atmosphere.


    he stopped when he reached 30,000 meters in the air.


    the drone could still continue to climb.


    but it couldn¡¯t go any higher.


    after all, the drone that he had given to the military could only go a little higher than this.


    anyway, he had the light quantum information capture system. no matter how high or low he flew, he could easily lock onto the missile.


    it was then that an alarm appeared on the monitor.


    as the screen zoomed in, he saw a long-range ballistic missile launch.


    the launch site was the northern border.


    the missile climbed rapidly and soon flew out of the atmosphere. then, it began to adjust its direction.


    beep beep beep¡­


    at this moment, the missile that he had observed earlier was also launched.


    it also rapidly ascended and entered the atmosphere.


    but it was obvious.


    the missile that was launched later was used to intercept the ballistic missile.


    because in the trajectory calculation of the drone.


    the trajectories of the two missiles would collide outside the atmosphere.


    ¡°mid-course anti-missile?¡±


    as long as one wasn¡¯t a fool, they would understand what was going on.


    if he remembered correctly, this should be the seventh mid-course anti-missile experiment.


    unexpectedly, he could still witness such a grand scene with his own eyes.


    this was because there were no melons around him. otherwise, he would definitely eat a melon.


    although he was letting his imagination run wild.


    however, the drone¡¯s electro-optical system¡­


    he locked onto the missile.


    no matter if it was the flying posture, flying speed, or flight trajectory, it did not escape the drone¡¯s lock.


    actually, it was not just this one.


    the previous trajectory was also locked by the drone.


    10.. 9.. 8..


    tang rui looked at the data on the screen and began to count down.


    3.. 2.. 1.. 0


    boom!


    the intercept missile accurately hit the warhead of the ballistic missile and directly detonated it.


    beautiful.


    tang rui also gave a thumbs-up.


    this technology was really awesome.


    only two countries in the world had this technology, and mao xiong had not developed it back then.


    it was actually quite normal.


    with the accuracy of mao xiong¡¯s missile, it was extremely difficult to achieve mid-course anti-missile.


    he looked up at the rocket cloud in the dark night sky.


    tang rui took a few photos as a memento.


    after doing all this, he controlled the drone to lower its altitude and then called the tower.


    ¡°calling the tower, the fish pond mission is completed. requesting to return.¡±


    ¡°control tower received, permission to return.¡±


    he adjusted the direction of the drone.


    he pushed the throttle.


    the drone entered supersonic cruise mode again and returned quickly.


    ¡°celia, show me the data that was recorded and recorded just now.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    the data recorded by the drone appeared on the screen.


    tang rui frowned.


    it wasn¡¯t that the data wasn¡¯t good, but it was too good.


    from the moment the missile was launched to the moment it hit the target, all the images were recorded. it was still at 8k¡¯s resolution.


    how could this work?


    he had to deal with it quickly.


    he didn¡¯t even need celia¡¯s help. tang rui handled this record himself.


    it was very difficult to improve the quality of the video.


    however, lowering the quality of the video was not an easy task.


    after everything was settled, tang rui stored this data on a separate mobile hard disk.


    when he controlled the drone to land at the airport, before the ground crew came to tow the drone, someone knocked on his door.


    he opened it.


    as expected, it was the military¡¯s secret personnel.


    tang rui handed over the mobile hard drive that he had prepared. in the end, the other party put away the things and left without even letting him sign the confidentiality agreement.


    this wasn¡¯t for him to break the rules.


    it should be about to be made public.


    so as long as the detailed information was not leaked, the rest could be used to brag..

 Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: A Nuclear Resistant Bunker

    chapter 115: a nuclear resistant bunker


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°i savored a substantial helping of ripe melon for dinner last night,¡± tang rui recounted with enthusiasm.


    driven by excitement, tang rui once again convinced li shuyao to join him for an invigorating hour of exercise.


    the following day arrived.


    instead of heading to the company, tang rui embarked on a journey to the yongping reservoir, eager to inspect his newfound domain.


    ever since the military¡¯s engineering team took charge of this site, tang rui hadn¡¯t set foot here even once. now seemed like an opportune moment to check on the progress.


    he wondered how the construction was coming along, and more importantly, how long it would be before he could move in.


    guided by gao yang, they ventured into the military management area.


    initially, this area had also been under military jurisdiction. nestled within the mountains was a strategic material warehouse for the military district, complete with a radar station perched on the mountaintop.


    they set forth on an off-road journey through the mountainous terrain.


    scaling over a prominent hill, they descended down the other side, greeted by a sprawling construction site.


    the first thing that met their gaze was a lengthy runway. though the concrete had already been laid, the final touches, such as the installation of signal guidance equipment, remained pending.


    as they descended further, the off-road rv soon reached a spacious plaza. it was evident that this plaza had been recently constructed, judging by the pristine ground.


    adjacent to the plaza stood an office building, modestly consisting of four stories but commanding a substantial footprint, stretching approximately 150 meters from end to end. presently, the office building was still awaiting its finishing touches.


    after leaving the plaza, they circumvented another mountain and were rewarded with a view of the nearby reservoir. positioned alongside the mountain, a massive aircraft assembly plant and several standalone experimental buildings came into sight.


    next to the assembly plant, a number of colossal hangars stretched into the distance. as tang rui observed these hangars, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder if the military¡¯s engineering team had encountered any difficulties when dealing with structures of such magnitude. these hangars were capacious enough not only to accommodate fighter jets but also to house large transport aircraft.


    their journey culminated at the entrance to a tunnel, nestled beneath the mountain. here, the off-road rv came to a halt. tang rui exited the vehicle and was promptly greeted by the leader of the military engineering team, a regimental commander, who awaited him at the tunnel entrance.


    ¡°good day, mr. tang. i¡¯m the head of this project, commander liu liang.¡±


    ¡°hello, commander liu. your team¡¯s efforts are greatly appreciated,¡± tang rui extended a handshake.


    commander liu¡¯s response was a warm smile, coupled with a hint of humor that carried a rather unsettling undertone. ¡°not too much effort, aar. tang. compared to the projects we¡¯ve undertaken in the past, this one almost feels like a vacation.¡±


    tang rui couldn¡¯t help but wonder about the nature of those previous projects, but he refrained from asking. after all, they might choose not to divulge such information.


    ¡°commander liu, would it be possible for us to explore the interior?¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°of course, mr. tang. there are some construction decisions that require your input,¡± commander liu readily agreed.


    the trio ventured into the tunnel. after approximately 500 meters and a few twists and turns, they found themselves within the confines of the mountain.


    ¡°mr. tang, these three passages lead to the laboratory, warehouse, and villa, respectively,¡± commander liu explained.


    ¡°the villa? must 1 traverse this route to access the villa?¡± tang rui sought clarification.


    ¡°that¡¯s correct,¡± confirmed commander liu with a nod.


    very well, let¡¯s begin the exploration with a visit to the villa, tang rui decided. he made his way towards the passage that led to the villa.


    the passage wasn¡¯t particularly lengthy, and at its terminus, an elevator awaited them. the three of them boarded the elevator, and it swiftly carried them to their destination.


    upon the elevator¡¯s arrival, a world of dazzling brilliance unfolded before tang rui. the elevator exit opened up to a panoramic view of the entire reservoir.


    exiting the elevator, tang rui realized that his villa was perched on the mountainside, and the elevator exit revealed itself as an aerial garden. a few steps further, a suspended walkway beckoned. this walkway boasted a glass floor.


    at the apex of the walkway, a pavilion and an aerial viewing platform afforded breathtaking vistas of the surroundings. the stunning architecture left tang rui in awe.


    ¡°who designed this?¡± he inquired.


    ¡°it was one of our professors,¡± commander liu responded.


    ¡°remarkable,¡± tang rui remarked in admiration.


    as he strolled towards the viewing platform, he cast a glance at the adjacent villa. his entire villa occupied a platform halfway up the mountain, cradled by mountains on either side, with one side overlooking the reservoir. the scenery was simply beyond description, a testament to the military¡¯s lavish investment.


    as their tour of the villa concluded, tang rui followed commander liu to a room on the villa¡¯s top floor.


    ¡°mr. tang, this is an emergency escape route,¡± commander liu explained. ¡°sliding down from here can take you directly to the safe house inside the mountain. the safe house was refurbished from the underground command post, designed to withstand nuclear strikes. it¡¯s equipped with oxygen and water circulation systems and secure line telephones. once you descend and close the escape route, three 350mm thick alloy blast doors will seal it off, ensuring absolute safety.¡±


    tang rui was left awestruck by the description. a safe house capable of withstanding nuclear strikes? it seemed almost surreal.


    with the villa exploration completed, tang rui, accompanied by commander liu, proceeded to the laboratory area. this area dwarfed the previous spaces in terms of size. originally a strategic material warehouse, the vastness of this area was readily apparent.


    tang rui¡¯s laboratory occupied only a small fraction of the available space. the remainder of the area lay dormant, waiting for a purpose.


    ¡°commander liu, what do these warehouses contain?¡± tang rui inquired as they reached the rear of the laboratory, where several large warehouses loomed.


    ¡°these warehouses house old machine tools. all other military supplies have been removed, leaving behind these outdated machines that are no longer in use. they¡¯ve been left here. if you have a need for them, you¡¯re welcome to use them. if not, they¡¯ll remain here; after all, there¡¯s plenty of empty space,¡± commander liu explained.


    tang rui nodded, signaling his understanding. he had no intention of utilizing these manually operated machine tools, as they held little relevance for him.


    leaving the laboratory area behind, tang rui and his group ventured into the warehouse zone. here, the scale was even grander, and the environment notably colder. unlike the areas they had previously visited, which boasted ventilation and air conditioning systems, this corridor within the warehouse zone was devoid of climate control, shrouded in an icy chill.


    tang rui took a brief look inside and promptly retreated. the interior was barren, with all military hardware and weaponry having been relocated by the military district. shouting inside produced echoes that reverberated for an extended duration.


    nevertheless, this space could serve as an ideal location to establish a server cluster¡ªan in-built cold storage


    facility. once the area was fully equipped, tang rui planned to establish a large-scale server cluster and supercomputer here. this would pave the way for xiao yi to undergo yet another upgrade.


    ¡°mr. tang, the original living quarters are currently undergoing renovation. would you like to inspect them?¡± commander liu inquired.


    ¡°no need; you can simply provide me with the details,¡± tang rui replied.


    ¡°very well. the former underground living quarters are being transformed into a conference room, while the remaining half of the area is designated for various equipment rooms. ventilation, power supply, water supply, and numerous other systems are being installed there for ease of maintenance,¡± commander liu elaborated.


    tang rui acknowledged this information with a nod. although he intended to dismantle and reassemble these systems later, he couldn¡¯t afford to halt their installation at this stage.


    with eager anticipation, he looked forward to the completion of this facility. at that juncture, he could immerse himself in comprehensive planning.


    ¡°mr. tang, take care. if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me,¡± commander liu offered as they prepared to depart.


    before their parting, commander liu provided tang rui with his contact information, assuring him that he could reach out whenever needed.


    ¡°thank you for your hard work, commander liu,¡± tang rui expressed his gratitude, concluding their visit.


    as the off-road rv ascended the hill once more, tang rui cast a final glance at the hidden base nestled amidst the mountains. in the times ahead, this would become his sanctuary¡ªa place he could truly call his own..

 Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Definitely Swallowing The Middle East Up

    chapter 116: definitely swallowing the middle east up


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°how dull.¡±


    tang rui lay on the sofa in the office, looking at the ceiling with lifeless eyes.


    lie was like a salted fish without a dream.


    lie really had nothing to do during this period of time.


    ever since he went to the base once and saw the newly built factory area and the huge mountain base, he had been surprised.


    when he returned to the company, nothing was pleasing to his eyes.


    in addition, during this period of time, he had finished everything he needed to do, so he really had nothing to do.


    knock, knock, knock¡­


    someone knocked on the office door.


    ¡°please come in.¡±


    lin chao pushed the door open and walked in.


    ¡°what¡¯s wrong with you these two days? are you not feeling well?¡±


    lin chao looked at tang rui, who was lying on the sofa, and asked in puzzlement.


    ¡°if you have nothing to do, why don¡¯t you lie down?¡±


    tang rui changed his posture and said lazily.


    ¡°it¡¯s okay. you have something to do next. take a look at this.¡±


    lin chao took out a file and placed it on the coffee table.


    tang rui¡¯s eyes lit up.


    he picked up the folder and took out the documents inside.


    it was another modification plan.


    it was the mechanical dog that he had brought to the military to test.


    the expert review team gave their opinions on the changes.


    it could be sold abroad.


    the electro-optical system did not need to be weakened, and the armor could be thickened appropriately. at the same time, flexibility could be retained.


    the only requirement was that the control system program could not be leaked.


    this needed to be sent for review before it was sold.


    if the military could crack it¡­


    if that were the case, he would have to take it back and continue to modify it, or he would have to castrate the performance of the robotic dog¡¯s control system.


    such a nice thing did exist.


    tang rui smiled after reading it.


    wasn¡¯t this a request tailored for him?


    the higher-ups definitely knew about his situation.


    after all, the drone¡¯s system had not been cracked.


    later on, when tang rui bought the project, he gave him the source code of the flight control program.


    america wanted to crack the system?


    stop fooling around.


    putting aside the fact that the system¡¯s enhanced program had its own packaging, celia¡¯s existence alone could eliminate this problem.


    it wasn¡¯t like he didn¡¯t have a back door when he sold things.


    he could totally set up a program.


    as long as the mechanical dog left the middle east or the internet was cut off.


    the internal system would automatically recognize it. once it discovered someone dismantling the body, it would self-destruct on the spot.


    he did not believe it.


    under such circumstances, there was still someone who could crack the control program.


    tang rui got up and prepared to call prince salim.


    she had just picked up her phone.


    he let it go.


    ¡°finance, come over.¡±


    tang rui shouted toward the office outside.


    ¡°boss, you were looking for me?¡±


    the finance department came to the office and asked.


    ¡°yes, yes, yes. there¡¯s something i need you to do.¡±


    ¡°alright, what is it?¡±


    ¡°i want you to make a fake account.¡±


    ¡°boss¡­ it¡¯s illegal to falsify accounts.¡±


    ¡°do you think i don¡¯t know? i asked you to falsify the accounts not for the tax bureau to see, but for foreigners to see.¡±


    ¡°uh¡­ boss, are you trying to fool me?¡±


    ¡°what do you mean by bluffing? that¡¯s called telling the truth.¡±


    under tang rui¡¯s painstaking guidance, the finance department knew what to do with fake accounts.


    prince salim gave him 500 million dollars to develop himself.


    not to mention using it up now.


    he didn¡¯t even touch the money.


    what if prince salim asked him about the research and development funds, how should he answer?


    of course.


    with how the middle east was, they would not ask how much money you spent, but how much you overspent.


    however, he had to be prepared in advance.


    when the time came, the middle east should settle the overspending.


    just like that, in the next two hours, tang rui and the finance department were in the office discussing how to make a research cost bill that exceeded the budget.


    first, he excluded the consumption of the experiment.


    it¡¯s only been a little over a month. what kind of experiment can you do to spend 500 million dollars?


    this was research on mechanical dogs.


    it wasn¡¯t a mechanical tyrannosaurus.


    he couldn¡¯t spend that much money.


    the only place where he could spend money was on technology.


    buying technology required money.


    for example, the operating system in the robot dog was definitely at the current ceiling level.


    how much was this technique worth?


    500 million dollars was not even enough.


    because this program could be used on all multi-legged weapon platforms, those mechanical weapons in hollywood would not be a dream.


    but you can¡¯t say that you bought this system.


    he could only say that he had bought the system package. otherwise, what if the middle east had an idea?


    he couldn¡¯t test people¡¯s hearts.


    he didn¡¯t give him the chance at all.


    ¡°200 million for the technical license of the servo-motor.¡±


    ¡°the technical license for the center of gravity adjustment equipment is 150 million.¡±


    ¡°multi-legged balancing system technology package 500 million.¡±


    ¡°the image recognition algorithm authorization is 300 million.¡±


    ¡°integrated transportation platform technology¡­¡±


    tang rui reported one by one, and the finance department kept taking notes.


    after he finished speaking.


    the finance department also took out a bill of up to 3.8 billion for technology and patent authorization.


    not bad.


    there was still an extra 300 million yuan.


    ¡°boss, what companies do you fill in for the technology and patent authorization?¡±


    the finance department asked.


    ¡°this¡­ wait a moment.¡±


    tang rui thought about it and went out to find lin chao.


    ¡°brother lin, do me a favor. help me fill in all the units on this bill as confidential units and research institutes that the middle east would never dare to investigate.¡±


    tang rui handed the fake account to lin chao.


    h


    h


    lin chao looked at the record.


    good heavens.


    not only did you not spend a single cent, but you even overspent 300 million yuan.


    ¡°give me the pen.¡±


    lin chao picked up a pen and started filling in the unit column.


    after he finished filling it out.


    tang rui handed the form to the finance department and asked him to make a beautiful financial statement.


    after the finance department left.


    tang rui took out his phone and called prince salim.


    ¡°my friend, you finally called me.¡±


    11


    i¡¯m sorry. i¡¯ve been busy making special weapons for you during this period of time.¡±


    ¡°really? that¡¯s great, my friend. you¡¯re so efficient. may i know what weapon it is?¡±


    ¡°of course. after all, you¡¯re the one who paid for the research and development. of course, you have the right to know what it is. i¡¯ll send you a video later.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯m looking forward to it.¡±


    he hung up the phone.


    tang rui asked celia to edit the video of the robot dog¡¯s test before, and then edit in the clip of him using the controller to operate the game.


    in this way, the effect of the video could be seen.


    it was just like how he used a game controller to control the mechanical dog.


    it didn¡¯t affect him.


    using the controller to operate it was definitely not as smooth as using his mind.


    however, as long as you played well, you could also show off your skills.


    the video was sent over.


    tang rui sat on the sofa, waiting for prince salim to call.


    ¡°are you so sure that they will like mechanical dogs?¡± lin chao asked.


    11


    it¡¯s not that they like mechanical dogs, but they like any weapon that can be used to become stronger and defeat the enemy.¡±


    tang rui curled his lips and said.


    he was going to devour the middle east for sure. even if jesus came, it would be useless..

 Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: The Middle East is About to Stand Up

    chapter 117: the middle east is about to stand up


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    prince salim was more excited than he had imagined.


    after giving tang rui a call, he indicated that he would immediately fly over by a private plane.


    ¡°i¡¯m getting on the plane, my friend. thank you.¡±


    ¡°have a smooth journey. see you tomorrow.¡±


    he hung up the phone.


    ¡°you see, he even thanked me,¡± tang rui said to lin chao with a smile.


    ¡°impressive!¡±


    what else could lin chao say?


    he wasn¡¯t scamming his own people, so he didn¡¯t care.


    ¡°brother lin, prince salim is already here. help me arrange the actual combat exercise venue and let him try it out tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°alright, leave it to me. i¡¯ll definitely arrange it.¡±


    the next day, tang rui personally went to the airport to pick up prince salim.


    ¡°friend, your rv is not bad.¡±


    ¡°of course, i modified it myself.¡±


    ¡°oh¡­ can you sell me one?¡±


    ¡°sell? i¡¯ll give you one.¡±


    ¡°thank you.¡±


    along the way, the two of them chatted happily.


    the off-road rv drove directly to the training base, which had already been arranged.


    ¡°your highness, why don¡¯t you come and experience it for yourself?¡±


    ¡°can i?¡±


    ¡°of course, this operation is very simple, just like playing a game.¡±


    ¡°alright, then i¡¯ll give it a try.¡±


    tang rui turned on the big screen of the rv, took out the controller, and began to teach prince salim how to operate it.


    it was really simple.


    because tang rui had simplified the control instructions into actions.


    for example, jump, run, accelerate, and dodge. as long as the button was pushed, the robotic dog can perform the corresponding actions.


    prince salim must have played a lot of games.


    very quickly, he got the hang of it.


    ¡°come on, let¡¯s begin,¡± prince salim said impatiently.


    his bodyguards were also lying in ambush in the camp, waiting for the robot dog to arrive.


    swoosh!


    under prince salim¡¯s control, the mechanical dog rushed straight towards the control position.


    when his bodyguards saw the robot dog charging over, they raised their weapons and shot at the robot dog.


    there was no suspense after that.


    the mechanical dog mounted the gatling gun on the platform and attacked crazily.


    three seconds later, the bodyguards were all wiped out.


    at this moment, the robot dog was still more than 30 meters away from the camp.


    ¡°that¡¯s great!¡±


    prince salim was very excited.


    was this a battlefield?


    as long as he was given a mechanical dog, he could do it.


    ¡°this is a weapon i made for you,¡± tang rui asked with a smile.


    ¡°of course not. this is what we middle easterners need.


    my friend, you might not know this, but the houthis have been attacking us again in the past two days,¡± prince salim said angrily.


    ¡°ambush? didn¡¯t you use a fire drone?¡±


    ¡°they did, but they were all scattered and charged, and they specifically hid in places with many civilians.¡±


    ¡°i see¡­ but it doesn¡¯t matter. with the mechanical dog, you can counterattack and completely eliminate those terrorists.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right. in the previous wars, it was always the army that had problems, so they couldn¡¯t completely eliminate those terrorists.¡±


    prince salim was probably angered by the army and said it out loud.


    he completely disregarded his ego and pride.


    tang rui didn¡¯t take any offense.


    talking about the army with him was like poking at his wounds.


    how could a good friend do such a thing?


    they returned to the hotel from the training base.


    everyone began to talk about business.


    ¡°my friend, our middle east needs this weapon very much. how much is it?¡±


    prince salim directly asked for the price.


    ¡°this weapon employs many of our research institutes¡¯ top technologies, including automatic balancing and multi-legged control.


    ¡°in addition, it needs to face a complex battlefield environment, so the equipment we equip it with is also relatively expensive, so the cost is a little high.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s okay, my friend. i know its technical value. you can just quote a price.¡±


    ¡°five million.¡±


    ¡°alright, we¡¯ll buy 200 units first,¡± prince salim said without hesitation.


    as expected, when purchasing firearms, one had to look at the middle east.


    russia was nothing in comparison.


    ¡°no problem. i¡¯ll organize the production when i get back and deliver the goods to you as soon as possible.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s like this, friend. we¡¯re preparing to launch an attack on houthi forces, so can we speed up?¡±


    speed up?


    it was not impossible.


    however, it was not good to ask for a price directly.


    ¡°this¡­ we just created a prototype. if we want to mass produce it, we still have to design the production line and purchase parts¡­¡± tang rui frowned and said with a troubled look.


    ¡°i understand. i understand your difficulties, my friend. but i still beg you to help. i can pay more.¡±


    prince salim interrupted tang rui¡¯s words and directly expressed that he could add money.


    ¡°alright, then i¡¯ll let the parts factory breach the contract and want to produce our order.¡±


    ¡°ten million dollars.¡±


    ¡°enough, enough.¡±


    tang rui wasn¡¯t prepared to be too greedy either, but earning a little more was a little.


    ¡°then how long will it take to complete the production?¡±


    ¡°a month. that¡¯s the fastest we can do. after all, the factory only wants us to cut the queue and produce our parts ahead of time. it¡¯s impossible to stop the current production and adjust the production line.¡±


    ¡°can you go faster? we all know your manufacturing speed.¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s no other way. i really can¡¯t go any faster. no matter how anxious i am, there¡¯s no point in advancing it by one or two days.¡±


    ¡®too million dollars, delivery within a week.¡±


    ¡°deal.¡±


    after signing the contract, tang rui curiously asked prince salim why he was in such a hurry.


    no matter how rich the middle east was, he wouldn¡¯t give 100 million dollars just to get some time in advance.


    ¡°i¡¯m in charge of this attack.¡±


    f*ck.


    it was going to be less.


    tang rui curled his lips, indicating that it would definitely be settled within a week.


    they left the hotel.


    tang rui called senior zhang.


    this kind of contract manufacturing was not a fire-fighting drone, and the blueprints still had to be kept confidential.


    completing an order of 200 units in a week was really impossible for an ordinary small company.


    so tang rui thought about it.


    in the end, he decided to ask senior brother zhang for help.


    however, this time, he wasn¡¯t asking senior brother zhang to do him a favor. he wanted to give him a big deal.


    100 million yuan.


    of course, the currency was not usd.


    although he could get anyone for the price he offered.


    however, others might just want to make money and might not be able to do their best.


    he felt more at ease leaving it to senior brother zhang.


    in addition, he had just arrived there. giving him a big order could also be considered as helping him.


    back at the company.


    tang rui passed the blueprint of the mechanical dog over through a confidential line. he had to install the program.


    ¡°president tang, the off-road rv has been refurbished. when are you free?¡±


    feng yuanxing called tang rui¡¯s phone.


    the refurbishment of the off-road rv that he was in charge of had already been completed.


    after tang rui heard it, he could only say that prince salim was lucky.


    what a coincidence.


    the mechanical dog was paired with an off-road rv, in addition to the integrated platform of the fire-fighting drone.


    this time, as long as the middle east did not mess around, they might really be able to stand up..

 Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Youre Not Even Pretending, Right?

    chapter 118: you¡¯re not even pretending, right?


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui conducted an inspection of the rv.


    he did a good job.


    feng yuanxing watched over it daily and found no flaws.


    ¡°old feng, work a little harder and get the system installed.¡±


    ¡°no problem, general tang, it¡¯s not hard at all.¡±


    after the inspection, he directed the rv.


    tang rui made a phone call to arrange transportation.


    he wasn¡¯t sure if it would be shipped by sea and if it would reach prince salim¡¯s place in a week.


    he mentioned this to prince salim, emphasizing that the command rv and mechanical dogs were meant to be used together for better results.


    sure enough, upon hearing this news, prince salim immediately offered to arrange transportation.


    that¡¯s good.


    they saved on shipping costs again.


    in the blink of an eye, a week had passed, and 200 mechanical dogs, along with their accompanying attachments like drum magazines and gatling machine guns, were all manufactured.


    after having xiao yi upload the programs, tang rui sealed the exteriors completely.


    once opened, they would self-destruct.


    after completing these tasks, he sent this batch of mechanical dogs to the airport.


    prince salim had arranged a special plane to transport these weapons.


    it seemed quite urgent.


    after delivering the goods, tang rui returned to his company.


    next, he had to make large purchases.


    he needed a supercomputer, not necessarily the best one, but one that could be easily assembled and disassembled.


    he also needed a server cluster specifically for big data processing.


    he planned to purchase various types of construction vehicles because he had some construction projects in mind.


    the equipment in the laboratory also needed to be purchased. the military-provided equipment was for manufacturing, not for laboratory use. many laboratory devices had to be sourced from abroad, and there was no guarantee they would sell to him. but tang rui didn¡¯t mind. if they didn¡¯t sell to him, he would manufacture them himself and license the technology to others, competing for market share.


    in addition to various equipment, he also needed to buy materials in bulk, including but not limited to metal and chemical materials. the base¡¯s warehouse was large enough to store these materials. he would buy them now and purchase the rest when needed. he also planned to stockpile some precious metals and rare earth resources.


    tang rui continued to jot down notes and sketches. he filled five sheets of paper.


    ¡°organize a tender, we need to purchase a large quantity of experimental equipment and various mechanical devices. invite manufacturers to bid.¡±


    this kind of bulk purchase couldn¡¯t be done by visiting stores. manufacturers needed to come and bid.


    ¡°all right, boss, i¡¯ll arrange it.¡±


    the employees got to work.


    tang rui checked the time and saw that he had an hour left before quitting time. he decided to leave early.


    over the next two days, he was busy with the procurement process. for civilian goods, he followed regular commercial channels. for sensitive and controlled materials, he had lin chao help with internal procurement.


    one day at noon, tang rui was about to meet with a representative from a manufacturer when he received a message from xiao yi.


    there was movement on the middle east¡¯s side.


    tang rui¡¯s eyes lit up; it was time to start.


    ¡°just tell them 1 have some last-minute business, and 1 won¡¯t be able to join them for lunch. the procurement will be awarded to their company. by the way, order a few dishes for me at the hotel; i¡¯ll eat in the office, and please don¡¯t disturb me unless it¡¯s urgent.¡±


    after giving some instructions to the employees, tang rui lay down on the sofa and checked the situation on the middle east¡¯s side through his smart glasses.


    why was he keeping an eye on the middle east?


    it wasn¡¯t just for entertainment; the middle east¡¯s combat capabilities were questionable. he didn¡¯t want the middle east to tarnish the reputation of his mechanical dogs. if the middle east¡¯s reckless actions damaged the mechanical dogs, who would buy them?


    on the middle east¡¯s side, preparations were underway. it was early in the morning, just before 8 o¡¯clock. the military had finished their breakfast and was assembling.


    prince salim was stationed at the command post in the rear, overseeing the operation from a distance. he commanded the troops remotely.


    the houthis had known about the middle east¡¯s movements for a while now. to resist their attack, they had been preparing for a week. their wealthy backers had supplied them with a considerable amount of equipment, including a dedicated anti-drone weapon system designed to counter the middle east¡¯s cruise missiles.


    with this system in place, they no longer had to worry about the middle east¡¯s cruise missiles. therefore, the higher-ups in the houthis had decided to launch a fierce counterattack this time.


    not only did they plan to repel the middle east¡¯s assault, but they also intended to counterattack.


    to achieve this, they had spent a week preparing. in short, they had an advantage.


    at 9 in the morning, the middle east¡¯s forces were finally assembled and ready to launch their attack.


    unmanned drones scouted the area, pinpointing the enemy¡¯s location. artillery and rocket fire commenced, striking the ground.


    boom!


    after the first barrage of artillery and rockets, the middle east¡¯s artillery fell silent.


    the reason was that the artillery had left their positions.


    as for the artillery pieces themselves? they remained on the battlefield. according to the middle east¡¯s artillerymen, this could confuse the enemy.


    after the first two rounds of bombardment, the middle east¡¯s attacks came to a halt. normally, artillery and air strikes would coordinate with the ground forces to advance. however, the middle east¡¯s ground forces were not advancing. tanks were positioned in the rear, and some even used natural cover as snipers, sticking their barrels out as if they were sharpshooters.


    in the past, this would have marked the end of the middle east¡¯s offensive. however, things were different now. the middle east had spent money to acquire new equipment. the platforms at the rear began launching fire-fighting drones.


    zoom, zoom, zoom¡­


    twenty vehicle-mounted platforms simultaneously launched firefighting drones.


    720 firefighting drones took to the air, forming formations and flying towards the front. however, the distance was quite far, approximately 30 kilometers. this meant that the drones were only utilizing half of their range, as the middle east had no intention of recovering them.


    tang rui watched the battlefield through the view of a reconnaissance drone in the sky, monitoring the situation.


    at this point, the houthi forces had begun a counterattack. based on their understanding of the middle east, two rounds of bombardment would usually mark the end. now, it was time to see their performance.


    however, tang rui noticed some new weapons among the houthi forces.


    ¡°xiao yi, take control of an automatic cruise reconnaissance drone, remove performance restrictions, and scan the weapons and equipment of the houthi forces.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    as the reconnaissance drone scanned, tang rui identified the houthi¡¯s new equipment: a vehicle-mounted laser weapon. it looked somewhat similar to the hunter laser anti-drone system sold to the middle east, but the configurations were completely different.


    it looked familiar to him.


    zooming in on the pictures taken by the drone, he saw the text on the vehicle and remembered.


    this was not from the middle east; it was from their neighbor, the laser wall project. they had brought their vehicle-mounted anti-drone laser system to the battlefield.


    they even brought their new research equipment.


    they didn¡¯t intend to hide it anymore.


    in addition to the laser anti-drone system, there were also five close-in weapon systems, a simplified version of the dense arrays used on naval vessels.


    such systems were common in various countries, but their performance varied.


    surprisingly, these weapons posed a significant threat to drones..

 Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Countercharge? Directly Crushed

    chapter 119: countercharge? directly crushed


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°fortunately, 1 was cautious; otherwise, things might have taken a turn for the worse,¡± tang rui muttered as he surveyed the array of weapons before him.


    seeing the weaponry, tang rui couldn¡¯t help but raise an eyebrow. given the middle east¡¯s handling, extracting even 30% of the weapons¡¯ potential would be a cause for celebration. without proper control, these weapons could easily end up in a catastrophe.


    he instructed, ¡°celia, activate the firefighting drones, unlock their connectivity, and switch to combat mode.¡±


    ¡°understood, command updated,¡± replied celia promptly.


    under tang rui¡¯s expert control, the 720 drones dispersed in the sky, no longer flying in tight formation. they grouped into sets of six, forming squads, and six squads combined to create a larger unit, all operating in stealth mode.


    the firefighting drones themselves were equipped with this feature, but the middle east¡¯s operators had opted for a full-speed, head-on assault, entering a combat mode that demanded air superiority.


    unfortunately, without air dominance, charging recklessly into the enemy forces was akin to treating their guided missiles as unguided projectiles.


    on the middle east¡¯s side, no one noticed the change in the firefighting drones¡¯ flight pattern. their use of drones, whether for reconnaissance or firefighting, typically involved launching them, enabling automatic cruise mode, marking a target, and then letting the system take over.


    prince salim paid little attention to the firefighting drones either, as he was busy commanding a special unit of mechanized dogs within his army.


    these 200 specially trained soldiers controlled the mechanized dogs, directing them to charge toward the approaching houthi armed militants. the staccato sound of gunfire filled the air as gatling machine guns, glowing with a blue hue, relentlessly scanned the enemy.


    the middle east¡¯s soldiers had one straightforward task: directing the mechanized dogs toward the enemy hordes. the houthi militants had no effective countermeasures. anti-material sniper rifles were practically useless in untrained hands, almost as good as firewood in the battlefield. as for individual rocket launchers, they were too slow to catch the agile mechanized dogs. other weapons, whether rifles or otherwise, posed no threat to the mechanized dogs.


    inside the command vehicle, the soldiers operating the mechanized dogs began cheering for the first time. this was a new experience for them. the middle east¡¯s forces were taking the fight directly to the houthi militants, even obliterating those who dared to charge head-on.


    ¡°good, keep it up! the army advances, providing cover for the mechanized dogs from behind,¡± prince salim exclaimed with excitement in the command center.


    sometimes, people are pushed to innovate when facing dire circumstances. prince salim had no better option for his land army and had devised a unique tactical approach¡ªdog-tank coordination. mechanized dogs led the way while protecting the tanks behind them.


    did this tactic prove effective? surprisingly so. tanks primarily feared individual anti-tank rocket launchers, and with mechanized dogs at the forefront, automatically targeting high-threat individuals with heavy weaponry, the system made effective decisions. missile launchers, radar operators, and commanders adjacent to the vehicles were considered top priorities. soldiers near artillery pieces came next. those carrying shoulder-fired rocket launchers were in the third category, and larger-caliber sniper rifles, grenade launchers, flamethrowers, and the like fell into the fourth.


    in the current battlefield, there was no one left among the top three priorities. thus, anyone carrying an rpg became the primary target for the mechanized dogs.


    just as the mechanized dogs were aggressively advancing, the firefighting drones arrived on the scene. with no cover available on the battlefield, the firefighting drones had to fly low, rendering the laser-based anti-drone weapons and close-range defense systems ineffective. these systems could only target aerial threats, not those flying close to the ground.


    roaring engines filled the air as the firefighting drones swiftly closed in. in the first wave, they obliterated the anti-drone equipment. while 5 kilograms of explosives couldn¡¯t pierce tank armor, they could destroy laser devices, close-range defenses, and even the occupants inside vehicles.


    once the air defense problem was resolved, the remaining firefighting drones ascended again. they identified densely packed groups of enemies on the ground and initiated a devastating dive-bombing attack.


    with mechanized dogs on the ground and firefighting drones in the sky, there was no escape for the houthi militants. when the firefighting drones finally depleted their ammunition and the mechanized dogs ran out of bullets, most of the houthi militants who had charged recklessly were either dead or wounded.


    in an astonishing turn of events, the middle east¡¯s forces captured several dozen prisoners.


    ¡°replenish the ammunition for the mechanized dog units, tanks keep pushing forward, no halting,¡± prince salim ordered upon noticing a tendency for the tank units to seek cover.


    the majority of the houthi armed forces had been eliminated, and now prince salim aimed to take the battle to their doorstep. however, just as they were about to do so, an alarm blared inside the command center. five ballistic missiles were detected by radar and their trajectories analyzed. the targets of these five missiles were none other than the middle east¡¯s forward units.


    however, the middle east had countermeasures in place; they possessed patriot anti-missile systems. these systems were now activated and intercepting the incoming missiles.


    one missile intercepted, two missiles intercepted, and then¡­ there was no more. the remaining three volcano-3 ballistic missiles landed directly around the a¡¯liddle east¡¯s vanguard forces.


    tang rui watched the entire sequence unfold. the drones in the sky were his eyes. to be honest, the american performance in this round seemed a bit staged. tang rui could see everything clearly. the flight trajectories of the five patriot-3 anti-air missiles were flawless.


    however, after successfully intercepting the first two ballistic missiles, the flight paths of the remaining three patriot-3 anti-air missiles suddenly shifted. it was like they were acting out a script, and it felt a bit overdone.


    while it was known that most arms dealers had backdoors in their products, it was generally understood that such backdoors did not affect the product¡¯s combat performance and sometimes even proved advantageous.


    but what was america doing now? they were practically giving up. if the patriot-3 anti-air missiles couldn¡¯t intercept volcano-3 ballistic missiles, then what was the point of deploying them? even three fatties could throw two kicks¡¯ shoes at america¡¯s face.


    it was over. the middle east¡¯s forces had suffered casualties, and their morale, which had just been boosted, plummeted. although the mechanized dogs could still fight, without logistical support, their gatling guns would run dry after one more charge. to eliminate the houthi forces, the middle east had to strike at their core, severing their roots. otherwise, even if they wiped out thousands today and thousands more tomorrow, it would be futile. the houthi had financial backers and a population base in their war-torn region. they could easily recruit more fighters as long as they had money and weapons.


    ¡°celia, lock down the system¡¯s performance and erase all data,¡± tang rui instructed.


    ¡°understood,¡± celia replied.


    ¡°also, retrieve the footage of the patriot-3 anti-air missiles deviating from their intended path and send it to my computer.¡±


    ¡°of course.¡±


    ¡°and remember to monitor the situation of the mechanized dogs in real-time.¡±


    ¡°got it.¡±


    tang rui gave his orders to celia and then left his office..

 Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Energy-Absorbing Protective Sportswear

    chapter 120: energy-absorbing protective sportswear


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°brother lin, provide this video to the military, and find a way for camel to discover it independently.¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s the content?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s footage of the patriot-3 air defense missile altering its trajectory mid-flight.¡±


    11^11


    lin chao was initially perplexed by this revelation. however, upon observing tang rui¡¯s enigmatic expression, he deduced that this information had dubious origins.


    ¡°understood, i¡¯ll handle it.¡±


    ¡°by the way, this incident led to the deaths of many multimillionaires on camel¡¯s side.¡±


    in china, millionaires were considered wealthy individuals. yet, among camel¡¯s ranks, they were merely ordinary citizens, far from being considered rich.


    meanwhile, on the opposing side, camel held a press conference after the battle.


    although he delivered a lengthy speech, the essence could be summarized in a single sentence: ¡°our camels are now standing tall.¡±


    camel hardly needed to utter a word to demonstrate his victory; the world was already well aware of the outcome.


    while camel¡¯s army¡¯s direct confrontation with the enemy garnered significant attention, the real intrigue lay in the robotic dog.


    crimson technology had officially stepped onto the international stage at this moment.


    the prior fire drones failed to elicit much interest, as similar technologies existed worldwide. many countries mistakenly assumed these drones were products of the china electricity department, due to their joint procurement.


    however, this time was different.


    the mechanical dog took center stage, literally trampling over the remnants of hussain¡¯s arsenal and onto the world platform.


    regardless of the opponent¡¯s caliber, this was a genuine battle, unmistakably demonstrating the critical role played by the 200 robotic dogs.


    military experts from various nations were intrigued by the mechanical dog¡¯s performance, realizing it was far more than a mere charge-and-attack weapon.


    for a brief moment, profiles of crimson technology landed on the desks of numerous influential figures.


    simultaneously, within camel¡¯s military camp, reports surfaced of five damaged mechanical dogs, supposedly destroyed by a ballistic missile.


    but was this the actual scenario?


    the five mechanical dogs were loaded into a vehicle and transported to an estate outside the city. a waiting transport helicopter then swiftly airlifted them to the sea, eventually landing on the deck of a certain nation¡¯s fifth fleet.


    ¡°five robot dogs exploded?¡±


    upon receiving celia¡¯s message, tang rui wore a bewildered expression.


    camel had just concluded a morning battle, yet the robotic dogs detonated in the afternoon.


    some parties certainly worked swiftly.


    ¡°where did the explosions occur? show me on the map.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s curiosity was piqued. while the individual explosive power of the mechanical dogs was relatively minor, the collective detonation of five could cause significant damage. it was akin to blowing up the reinforced concrete pillars of a building. the structural integrity of the building would be severely compromised.


    ¡°hmm?¡±


    when tang rui examined the map displayed before him, he couldn¡¯t help but be perplexed.


    why had the explosions taken place over the sea?


    ¡°celia, why did you activate the self-destruct sequence of the robotic dogs?¡±


    ¡°according to the instructions, the self-destruct sequence is triggered when someone forcibly opens the mechanical dog¡¯s casing.¡±


    could it be that someone anticipated a bomb and dismantled the mechanical dogs at sea as a precautionary measure?


    tang rui¡¯s understanding remained incomplete.


    it wasn¡¯t until he stumbled upon an international news article that enlightenment struck.


    ¡°improper soldier operation leads to explosion in fifth fleet aircraft carrier maintenance workshop, causing a fire in the hangar. though the fire was swiftly controlled, it resulted in the scrapping of three fighter jets and damage to the flight deck above.¡±


    crack!


    tang rui, upon reading the news, picked up a cantaloupe from the coffee table and took a substantial bite.


    it was delectable.


    after savoring the cantaloupe, tang rui retrieved his phone and dialed lin chao¡¯s number.


    ¡°brother lin, could you arrange for a few special forces soldiers to provide me temporary protection?¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± lin chao inquired urgently.


    ¡°nothing significant, just that my robotic dog exploded.¡±


    ¡°the robot dog exploded?¡±


    ¡°yes, it detonated on an aircraft carrier, resulting in damage to the flight deck that needs repair.¡±


    ¡°wait a moment¡­ you mean¡­ i understand.¡±


    lin chao hung up the phone.


    tang rui felt his safety was compromised.


    they descended into the basement.


    he retrieved several bags of industrial chemical fiber silk from a storage locker, remnants from a previous project, and now was the perfect time to use them.


    subsequently, tang rui went to his room and procured a set of spring and autumn sportswear, complete with a hooded top.


    shh!


    tang rui wielded scissors, creating incisions in the clothing, which he then tore apart forcefully.


    in moments, his clothing had been converted into strips of fabric.


    li shuyao, eyeing his actions, put down her phone and regarded him with a perplexed expression.


    what was transpiring? why was he tearing his clothes? while tearing stockings might be understandable, shredding one¡¯s clothing was another matter, especially if it was one¡¯s own sportswear. was there any gratification derived from dismantling these garments?


    after tang rui transformed his entire outfit into fabric strips, he employed silk thread to reassemble them. during this process, he affixed thin aluminum sheets to the fabric.


    ¡°what are you up to?¡± li shuyao approached, curiosity piqued.


    ¡°i¡¯m designing a novel fish-scale bulletproof vest. i¡¯d like to create a prototype to assess its impact on my mobility,¡± tang rui explained.


    li shuyao didn¡¯t take it too seriously, thinking that tang rui was once again indulging in peculiar pursuits. after all, his thought process diverged significantly from that of the average person.


    he labored for over two hours, resulting in an unattractive garment.


    while its appearance wasn¡¯t captivating, the system recognized it.


    a faint glow emanated, and the system interface materialized.


    tang rui presented the attire to the basement and initiated the reinforcement process.


    material enhancement ¨C 1 origin point.


    style enhancement ¨C 1 origin point.


    after fortification, the attire finally appeared presentable, albeit a tad unusual.


    [item: carbon nano energy-absorbing protective sportswear]


    [experience: 0/2000]


    [enhancement: energy absorption of carbon nano particles (defense)]


    [attribute: damage reduction by 150%, comfort increased by 80%]


    [origin: 2209.28]


    the result was a set of sleek, black sportswear adorned with subtle smoke-like patterns.


    the fabric boasted a superior texture, softness, and wrinkle resistance, despite its thinness.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t help but contemplate the paradox of such a thin material providing effective bulletproofing.


    he decided to try it on.


    the fit was impeccable, and the comfort levels were remarkable.


    ¡°i¡¯ll don this attire tomorrow.¡±


    the following morning, tang rui concluded his breakfast preparations, intending to head out. to his surprise, he spotted a military vehicle parked behind his suv.


    ¡°brother yang, are these individuals in the vehicle here to protect me?¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    ¡°shouldn¡¯t we go introduce ourselves to them?¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s no need.¡±


    given the occupants in the rear vehicle displayed no intent to disembark, tang rui abandoned the idea of approaching them..

 Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Sixth-Generation Forward-Swept Wing

    chapter 121: sixth-generation forward-swept wing


    fighter


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endtcssfantasy translation


    tang rui had just arrived at the company, and his chair hadn¡¯t even warmed up yet.


    he immediately headed to the military district¡¯s conference center.


    he wasn¡¯t there for a meeting; he was there to attend a class.


    as soon as he arrived at the company, lin chao found him and said he would take him to the class.


    honestly, everyone thought it was absurd.


    attending a class? what was the point?


    could it be a class on classified matters? he had attended many of those; it didn¡¯t seem necessary.


    lin chao mentioned that he was also in the dark about it. the message had come from higher up.


    so, what could tang rui do? he decided to attend the class.


    at the conference center, he met the professor who would be teaching him.


    professor zhu, from the jinling international relations institute, specialized in middle eastern relations.


    ¡°professor zhu, hello. what class am i attending today?¡± tang rui asked curiously.


    ¡°mr. tang, according to the instructions from higher authorities, i need to brief you on the current relationships among middle eastern countries, local faith issues, geopolitics, and international relations,¡¯1 professor zhu said with a smile.


    actually, he hadn¡¯t expected to receive such a task, teaching a single individual.


    but he knew better than to ask questions he shouldn¡¯t.


    after a brief chat, professor zhu began the class.


    tang rui was the only student.


    it was one-on-one tutoring.


    professor zhu was highly im owledge able. he started with the history of the middle east, delving into faith, then connecting faith to geopolitics, and from there, discussing international relations.


    by the end of rhe class, tang rui had a clearer understanding.


    initially, most people had a simplistic view of the region: it had oil, people were wealthy, and their wars didn¡¯t concern them.


    after professor zhu¡¯s class, tang rui had a concept in his mind. he understood why conflicts occurred there, who supported them, and how the situation had developed.


    the issues involved were extremely complex.


    he used to think that there were only two parties supporting the houthi rebels, but after the class, he realized it wasn¡¯t that simple.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ve covered what i needed to. now, it¡¯s time for the exam.¡±


    ¡°an exam?¡± tang rui¡¯s eyes widened.


    ¡°yes, but it¡¯s not a written test, just a few questions.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s fine, go ahead.¡¯1


    professor zhu looked at the questions in his notes and asked with a smile, ¡°mr. tang, if two opposing countries want to buy weapons from you, who would you sell to?¡±


    this was also a question?


    ¡°of course, i¡¯d sell to whoever offers a higher price,¡± tang rui answered without hesitation.


    ¡°no, think again.¡±


    huh?


    t hat¡¯s wrong?


    t ang rui thought for a moment and said again, ¡°i¡¯d sell to those with whom we have a good relationship.¡±


    ¡°no, think again,¡± professor zhu still shook his head.


    still wrong?


    tang rui pondered for a while and said, ¡°then, i¡¯d sell to the one with the highest bid.¡±


    professor zhu shook his head again and said, ¡°mr. tang, in arms trading, it¡¯s never just about trade. arms are a special commodity with unique attributes. sometimes, the value of arms isn¡¯t solely based on their performance.¡±


    ¡°so, whom should 1 sell to?¡± tang rui finally understood.


    ¡°of course, you sell to the one offering the highest price, but when i say price,¡¯ it¡¯s not just about money,¡± professor zhu replied with a smile.


    ¡°as a private arms dealer, do i need to consider other factors? isn¡¯t it all about who pays more?¡± tang rui grasped the idea.


    professor zhu didn¡¯t directly answer tang rui¡¯s question but instead asked, ¡°mr. tang, have you ever seen or heard of a novel or tv series called ¡®da ran fang?¡±


    ¡± da ran fang ? is that the one with the male lead named chen shouting, who ran a dyeing workshop during the republic of china era?¡± tang rui thought for a moment, realizing he had indeed seen it.


    he used to watch it with his grandmother when he was a child.


    ¡°what¡¯s the most memorable line from that show?¡±


    ¡°i can¡¯t remember. i was in primary school when i watched it,¡± tang rui replied. he had a vague impression and knew what the show was about, but asking him to quote lines from it was impossible.


    if it were about ¡°liang jian,¡± there wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    ¡°if we have a time of peace and prosperity like in those days, i can expand dahua to be as big as the entire qingdao! brother, it¡¯s not about being strong, it¡¯s about having a strong life. if china were like the united states or the united kingdom, would i need to constantly scheme? mr. tang, do you understand the meaning of this line from chen shouting?¡± professor zhu asked.


    ¡°of course, during that era, there was no strong homeland behind him. even if he ran a successful business and had wealth, when someone came with guns, he had no choice but to yield,¡± tang rui nodded, casually responding.


    ¡°are middle easts wealthy?¡±


    ¡°yes, they are.¡±


    ¡°do you think the money in their hands is the same as rhe money in our hands?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s the same and different.¡±


    ¡°which country has the most people on the world¡¯s richest list? is it because people in that country are good at doing business?¡±


    ¡°they¡¯re not good at business, but they¡¯re good at looting.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right. there¡¯s no faster way to make money than looting, but to loot, you need strength. mr. tang, do you have an answer now?¡±


    ¡°yes,¡± tang rui nodded.


    if he still didn¡¯t understand now, he¡¯d truly be clueless.


    professor zhu didn¡¯t ask what tang rui¡¯s answer was. he just bid farewell and left.


    tang rui also left the conference room with mixed feelings, heading back to the company.


    in the car, lin chao handed him a document.


    tang rui glanced at it.


    if it had been before, he would have been excited.


    now, it was different.


    the document was about an expo, similar to the one organized by cetc in the past, specifically for the sale of military equipment.


    this time, the buyers could be considered a group of big spenders.


    the middle eastern led a group of his brothers, including little ka, little a, little di, little ke, and others, for a major purchase.


    and they were going big on his signature crimson mechanical dogs.


    ¡°lin, tell the higher-ups that i won¡¯t be attending this expo. i don¡¯t have the time. i¡¯ll provide the pricing for those weapons, but as for negotiations, they should arrange representatives to handle it. i¡¯ll focus on supply and getting paid. i won¡¯t be involved in anything else,¡± tang rui put down the document and told lin chao.


    ¡°alright, i understand,¡± lin chao nodded, though he found tang rui¡¯s decision a bit surprising. was he no longer interested in money?


    not exactly. tang rui¡¯s perspective had shifted. he had just finished his class, and his outlook had changed.


    today¡¯s lesson had taught him not to focus solely on making money. money alone was not enough; one needed the strength to safeguard it. by directing his efforts towards improving his capabilities and contributing positively, the money would naturally follow. even if he couldn¡¯t earn it, he could always take it.


    at the same time, it was a subtle hint. the actions he had taken had already begun to affect international and regional situations. understanding this, tang rui immediately adjusted his priorities.


    back at the company, tang rui called all his employees back. they had been studying with shen huoyi¡¯s team for over a month, and it was time to return to work.


    once everyone was back at the company) l ang rui held a meeting.


    ¡°our previous unmanned aerial vehicle project is now completed. recently, we received the su-47 from big mao and the forward-swept wing technology from shen huoyi. you should all have a good understanding of forward-swept wing technology by now. our next project is to develop a forward-swept wing fighter jet,¡± tang rui announced to his team.


    ¡°tang, i¡¯m not against your project, but i¡¯d like to ask if you have solutions for the major challenges of forward-swept wing fighter jets,¡± feng yuanxing was the first to speak up, filled with urgency. he had been doing well at work, the company was doing great, and he practically ran the place. but now, just when he was taking control, tang rui decided to jump into the deep pit of forward-swept wing fighter jets. could he not be anxious?


    ¡°you don¡¯t need to worry about the technical issues. your focus will be on the design aspects. my initial plan is for our forward-swept wing fighter jet to meet the standards of a sixth-generation aircraft. the general design concept will be like this,¡± tang rui displayed a poster of the white emperor fighter jet on the meeting table.


    everyone was dumbfounded when they saw the poster of the white emperor fighter jet. did their boss lose his mind? were they even capable of researching this?


    ¡°boss, isn¡¯t this from a science fiction ip?¡± someone asked incredulously.


    ¡°yes, and our job is to turn dreams into reality,¡± tang rui replied..

 Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: You Plucked Another Hollywood Movie

    chapter 122: you plucked another hollywood movie


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°boss, are we really going to develop this?¡± feng yuanxing asked again.


    ¡°that¡¯s right, it¡¯s decided then. your first task is aerodynamics.


    ¡°do you remember the vertical take-off and landing system of the j-18? our white emperor should have this function too.¡±


    after tang rui finished assigning missions, he did not bother about them anymore.


    he could think whatever he wanted.


    as long as he worked earnestly, it would be fine.


    back in the office, tang rui leaned back in the boss¡¯s chair and looked at the screen of the smart glasses. the model of the white emperor sky fighter was displayed, and he fell into deep thought.


    the development of the white emperor was not a whim of his.


    he had hatched this idea when he traded with russia for the su-47 golden eagle.


    later on, shen huoyi even came to assist.


    he gave him a swept-wing demonstrator and a full set of research and development materials.


    if he said that he only wanted to develop the forward-swept wing fighter jet, he would be able to complete it in two months.


    but what was the use?


    even if they were able to produce a forward-sweeping fighter jet, would the air force need it?


    moreover, if he really did create one, the higher-ups would go crazy.


    are you complaining that you don¡¯t have enough fifth-generation fighters at home?


    not to mention the j-20, the j -18 had just been developed, and he had helped to develop it.


    there was also a j-31 at home, which was not equipped.


    yet, here, he made another one.


    good heavens.


    that would surely liven things up.


    the number of fifth-generation fighters in all the countries in the world combined was nowhere nearly as many as the ones in china.


    fighter jets were not something that could be improved with more models.


    the aerospace industry was a competition of systems. it was not just about being the best in a single field.


    in this aspect, the small days were typical.


    and even if you built a fighter jet, it would not be so easy to install.


    he had to consider the ground crew.


    there was also the cost of maintenance.


    otherwise, if a base station was equipped with ten types of fighter jets, the pilots would be fine, but the ground crew would go crazy.


    he had gone off topic.


    tang rui looked at the model on the screen in a daze. he was thinking about the material problem.


    it was a technical problem.


    he did not even consider it.


    unless it was a technology like the light quantum information capture device, which did not even have a scientific theory.


    the rest of the techniques could be derived with a simple deduction.


    even the light quantum information capture technology could be slowly reversed and studied bit by bit.


    however, the only problem was the materials.


    this thing was unreasonable.


    he didn¡¯t talk about science.


    instead, he was talking about metaphysics.


    tang rui could now use the system to strengthen the body materials, and he could also take out the body materials for analysis.


    but the problem was¡­


    after analyzing the material composition of the body, it was useless.


    it couldn¡¯t be created.


    materials were not something that could be created just by setting its composition.


    the order in which these materials were added.


    how much temperature was needed during the refinement, how long it lasted, and how much pressure was needed.


    then, what should he do with the heat treatment?


    they were all problems.


    what¡¯s the use of only giving you the ingredients?


    to put it bluntly, during the refining process, the temperature was increased by 5 degrees and the time was extended by 5 seconds.


    then, the materials refined would not be the same.


    the performance parameters could be worlds apart.


    the more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt.


    ¡°xiao yi, show me all the theses related to high-temperature materials published in sci in the past year.¡±


    ¡°alright, searching¡­¡±


    swoosh!


    in front of tang rui¡¯s eyes, a long table of contents appeared.


    it was filled with papers related to high-temperature materials published by scientists from various countries in the past year.


    ¡°according to the cited data, sort them from high to low.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui started reading from the first thesis.


    he wanted to find inspiration.


    at the same time, he also wanted to understand the latest results in materials science.


    in the blink of an eye.


    two hours passed.


    after tang rui quickly browsed through a thesis, he took off his glasses and stopped reading the thesis.


    it was meaningless.


    these published papers only had scientific value.


    most of them could only be manufactured in the laboratory.


    it was impossible to mass produce.


    however, he had not read so many theses for nothing.


    he had really found inspiration.


    graphene.


    everyone had heard of this kind of material before. whether it was from the media or from magazines, everyone must have seen related reports.


    the future king of materials.


    it had a wide range of uses.


    every year, there were at least 80,000 theses written by materials science graduates related to graphene.


    this thing was almost playing out.


    but after so many years of bragging about graphene, why didn¡¯t everyone use it?


    there was no way to mass produce it.


    high-performance graphene had a two-dimensional and three-dimensional structure and was only as thin as an atomic layer.


    as for the graphene that was piled up in millions of layers, it was called graphene.


    tang rui thought.


    if he could create a device that could mass produce two-dimensional graphene, then the high-temperature resistant material he wanted would be easy to get.


    is graphene resistant to high temperatures?


    don¡¯t ask such a childish question.


    there was a saying in materials science that graphene was like a brick, and it needed to be moved wherever it was.


    high temperature resistance, low temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, high toughness, superconductivity, superfluid¡­


    as long as it had the physical properties that one could think of.


    even graphene could be integrated into it.


    moreover, most of the functions were not bad.


    it was very magical.


    ¡°did we buy any equipment to produce graphene?¡±


    tang rui opened his mouth to ask the logistics department.


    ¡°boss, i think i ordered one. let me check.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    he looked it up on the computer.


    previously, he had really ordered a small-scale laboratory graphitizing furnace and graphene/carbon nanotube-manufacturing equipment.


    these two pieces of equipment were used for experiments.


    ¡°when will these two pieces of equipment arrive?¡±


    ¡°boss, they¡¯ve already sent the goods. they¡¯ll be here the day after tomorrow at the latest.¡±


    ¡°alright, 1 got it.¡±


    tang rui nodded after listening and turned to leave.


    when the two pieces of equipment arrived, he was ready to disassemble them and strengthen them.


    ¡°boss, our first draft is done.¡±


    feng yuanxing found tang rui and opened his mouth to report.


    so fast?


    tang rui looked at the time. it¡¯s only been over two hours. when did your efficiency become so high?


    ¡°take it out and take a look.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    feng yuanxing placed the sketch on tang rui¡¯s desk.


    a sketch of a fighter jet with a sharp and long nose, with canard wings and forward-swept wings appeared in front of tang rui.


    just looking at the sketch, it didn¡¯t feel very amazing.


    ¡°what¡¯s with its tail?¡±


    tang rui very quickly discovered a peculiar place, and that was that the tail of the fighter plane on the sketch was connected to the forward sweep wing.


    ¡°boss, our initial idea is to make a variable forward sweep wing. this tail will be used as an elevator when the variable forward sweep wing is attached to the ex-husband¡¯s canard wing for supersonic cruising.¡±


    feng yuan xing hurriedly explained.


    after tang rui heard it, he thought about it in his mind.


    the wings can be changed to sweep forward.


    yes. no problem.


    however, this variable forward sweep wing could fit the front canard wing when cruising at supersonic speeds.


    then, wouldn¡¯t the entire fighter jet become a triangle?


    wait a minute. why did he remember seeing this look in a hollywood movie?


    were you copying hollywood sci-fi movies again?

 Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Burn Money? No, Ill Cheat Instead

    chapter 123: burn money? no, i¡¯ll cheat instead


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°mr. tang, can we use this type of equipment?¡±


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s start with this design for now.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t reject this design because it wasn¡¯t the final result. the aerodynamic exterior design of a fighter jet couldn¡¯t be decided just by drawing a picture. the current sketch was, at most, just an idea. when it came to the actual design, there would be many more questions. so tang rui didn¡¯t ask them to make changes because it wasn¡¯t necessary.


    ¡°alright, mr. tang.¡±


    ¡°you don¡¯t need to rush; take your time.¡±


    tang rui nodded, signaling feng yuanxing and his team not to hurry. after all, if they wanted to start actual manufacturing, they would have to wait until the company relocated. the current factory was simply not equipped for this purpose. besides sorting out the materials for the aircraft, tang rui didn¡¯t involve himself in the rest of the process.


    in the evening, after a normal day at work, tang rui had celia download a lot of materials related to materials science. although he had studied some of this knowledge before, it was mostly at a basic level, with no in-depth research, especially in terms of manufacturing processes. now that he needed to work with materials, he had to learn this knowledge. a quiet night passed.


    the next day at work, tang rui went to the materials laboratory with two employees to experiment. mainly, he was the one experimenting, and the two employees were responsible for recording his experimental steps and the manufacturing process. tang rui didn¡¯t bother with the tedious work; he only wanted to create high-performance materials.


    ¡°boss, should we increase the proportion of rhenium?¡±


    ¡°why should we increase it?¡±


    ¡°boss, we¡¯re aiming for high-temperature-resistant alloys, and rhenium makes up only 1.5% of the metal. are its physical properties sufficient?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s enough; we don¡¯t need it that high.¡±


    based on the analyzed material formula, tang rui began to manufacture high-temperature alloys. the process and techniques were fine, the same processes that everyone was using, but the issue was that after manufacturing, the material¡¯s performance didn¡¯t meet the standards. the formula proportions were correct, so the process had a problem. tang rui tried three different processes, all resulting in failure.


    ¡°come on, you guys try a few times, do it however you want.¡±


    sitting in the laboratory chair, tang rui couldn¡¯t be bothered to do it himself and let the two employees start experimenting.


    ¡°boss, i want to raise the temperature by 120 degrees.¡±


    ¡°go ahead, raise it by 1200 degrees if you want, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡±


    he said nonchalantly. who knew what the real manufacturing process was? there was no need to restrict their ideas now. regarding the alloy he had just produced, it was still 2,700 degrees away from a true high-temperature-resistant alloy. they weren¡¯t close to the material¡¯s performance yet; they just needed to make gradual adjustments, conduct repeated experiments, and not make drastic changes. the performance still had a long way to go, so it was possible to explore freely.


    after a while, the manufacturing of the high-temperature alloy was complete, and testing began, mainly focused on high-temperature resistance testing. other performance parameters didn¡¯t need to be tested right away.


    ¡°boss, the melting point has increased by 800 degrees.¡±


    ¡°what?¡±


    tang rui jumped up from his chair. why did the melting point increase by 800 degrees in just one experiment? he rushed over to look at the data, and it had indeed increased by 800 degrees. it was incredible. could this employee be a hidden lucky charm?


    ¡°what do you want to do next?¡±


    ¡°boss, i want to raise the temperature by another 200 degrees.¡±


    ¡°go ahead.¡±


    half a day later, a new alloy had been manufactured, and testing began. the result¡­ the melting point had not increased; it had decreased by 200 degrees. this was frustrating.


    ¡°carry on with your experiments.¡±


    tang rui left the lab in frustration and went to find the hr specialist.


    ¡°contact zhilian and recruit a group of materials science graduate students or even doctoral students. we need more manpower. we previously hired two materials experts to make it easier for me to create things, but now, with a significant amount of material experimentation required, two people are not enough. we need to recruit more.¡±


    ¡°how many people do you need this time?¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s start with 30 people, but make sure to collect more resumes; we¡¯ll need to review them later.¡±


    ¡°what about the salary and benefits?¡±


    ¡°regular pay is fine.¡±


    he preferred to stick to the overall market rates for materials science. the salary for materials science graduates was quite low compared to programmers. with the same educational background, he could hire three or four materials scientists for the price of one programmer. even though it was the end of the year, it was the best time for recent materials science graduates. they had been out of school for over six months, couldn¡¯t find a job in their field, and had been disappointed by the job market. now, offering them a job in their field with regular pay would surely attract many applications.


    ¡°lao ban, the company is preparing to hire new employees. for confidentiality and security checks, can you help with that?¡±


    tang rui approached lin chao, since he was responsible for such matters. this was well within his jurisdiction.


    in the blink of an eye, a day passed. there were no new developments in the materials laboratory. the high-temperature alloy manufactured that day had a melting point of only 2100 degrees, which was 1900 degrees away from the theoretical parameters. a significant amount of material had been wasted, and the results were just a bunch of data. the only value of this data was to prove that their manufacturing process had no value. this explained why capital was hesitant to invest in materials research. it was a money-burning process. other endeavors at least showed promise and had the potential to yield patents and value during research. materials research was costly, and you never knew what you would achieve. it could be groundbreaking material or just a pile of failed data, warning others not to take the same path.


    tang rui felt a bit of pain when he saw how much material had been wasted. it added up to hundreds of thousands in a single day, which wasn¡¯t much of an issue financially, but it was inefficient. it was fine to spend money when it was necessary, but spending money on research while not making progress was wasteful. it was time to ¡°activate¡± the graphene manufacturing equipment. it was burning money with no results. no need to waste time when he could speed up the process.


    after signing off on the reports, tang rui packed his things to leave work. ¡°mr. tang, you haven¡¯t left yet, and there¡¯s something i need to inform you about,¡± lin chao called out to him as he stepped out of the office.


    ¡°what is it?¡±


    ¡°shen fei is planning a test flight for the j -18 tomorrow afternoon. they sent a message specifically inviting you to attend.¡±


    when tang rui heard ¡°test flight for the j-18,¡± he hesitated. he remembered that the j-18 had already been completed, and its avionics system had undergone numerous tests. the reason for the new test flight was likely due to engine replacement and internal structural modifications.


    ¡°what time is it tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°the test flight starts at nine in the morning.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll come over tomorrow morning.¡±


    ¡°no, the test flight won¡¯t take place at ma¡¯an airport; it¡¯s too close to the city. the j-18 was flown to a western airport last night.¡±


    ¡°well¡­ in that case, i¡¯ll pass tomorrow. i¡¯m too busy.¡±


    ¡°okay, i¡¯ll let them know.¡±


    tang rui had no intention of going all the way to the western airport to attend a test flight; he had too much work to do.


    the next day:


    ¡°is this the graphene and carbon nanotube manufacturing equipment?¡±


    ¡°yes, boss, this is the latest model available on the market.¡±


    when tang rui arrived at the company in the morning, the delivery truck for the equipment had already started unloading. tang rui quickly unpacked the equipment, ready to get to work. however, to his surprise, the equipment was much smaller than he had expected, just the size of a pillow. it could only produce graphene sheets as small as a fingernail. he was disappointed.


    ¡°what can we do with such small graphene sheets? use them for nail art?¡±


    seeing tang rui¡¯s disappointed expression, one of his procurement officers asked, ¡°boss, should we ask the supplier for a replacement?¡±


    ¡°forget it; i¡¯ll just build one myself.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t want to waste time. he had work to do, and there was no equipment on the market that met his requirements. he decided to dismantle the graphene equipment and learn from it to create a larger one himself.


    the procurement officer left to get the necessary components and materials. in just an hour and a half, tang rui had all the parts he needed for the larger graphene manufacturing equipment. he spent the next half day assembling it, creating a machine the size of a wardrobe for graphene production.


    ¡°enhance! enhance! further enhance!¡±


    tang rui spent over 80 origin points to strengthen the equipment. with a flash of golden light, the equipment was fully upgraded.


    [item: high-precision 2d/3d nanomaterial manufacturing equipment]


    [experience: 0/8000]


    [enhancements: operating system (specialty), sensing scanning (specialty), plasma generator (specialty), cold-wall thermal melting furnace (specialty)]


    [attributes: 60% increase in working precision, 60% improvement in temperature control, 60% increase in manufacturing speed, 60% increase in quality]


    [origin points: 2137.28]


    looking at the system panel displaying the equipment¡¯s attributes, tang rui was satisfied with the results. his origin points hadn¡¯t been wasted; the upgraded equipment met his expectations. with the equipment now ready, tang rui just needed to recruit the right people and start producing high-performance materials..

 Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: The Fifth Female...

    chapter 124: the fifth female¡­


    translator: endlessfantasy translation  editor: endlessfantasy translation


    i¡¯m not going back for dinner tonight.¡±


    on the way home, tang rui gave li shuyao a call.


    ¡°working overtime? do you want me to save some food for you to eat when you come back tonight?¡± li shuyao asked.


    ¡°no need. zhou tao called me just now and asked me to eat. he didn¡¯t say anything over the phone, but from his tone, i knew that something must have happened.¡±


    ¡°alright, then drink less.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, the two of us are just drinking casually. we won¡¯t drink too much.¡±


    he hung up the phone.


    tang rui leaned back on the sofa, thinking about the phone call from zhou tao just now.


    he did not say anything.


    however, they had been in university for four years.


    he had something to say, but he didn¡¯t say it over the phone.


    ¡°president tang, the restaurant has been checked. there¡¯s no problem.¡±


    gao yang¡¯s voice sounded.


    ¡°alright, i got it.¡±


    he was now the subject of protection, and it was a very strict protection.


    it was quite troublesome to go out for a meal.


    they arrived at the restaurant and entered the largest private room.


    this private room was a suite with a place to eat, rest, and sing.


    after tang rui entered the private room inside, he sent a message to zhou tao, telling him to directly go upstairs to the private room.


    the restaurant was booked by zhou tao, and the private room was booked by tang rui.


    after a while, tang rui heard zhou tao¡¯s voice.


    h


    sorry, i went to the wrong room.¡±


    ¡°i didn¡¯t manage to leave. come in.¡±


    tang rui hurriedly got up, opened the door of the small private room, and shouted at zhou tao.


    ¡°uh¡­ this was¡­ what¡¯s going on?¡±


    zhou tao walked in with a dumbfounded look, looked at the few soldiers sitting on the sofa, and then looked at tang rui.


    his brain did not react.


    ¡°nothing much. come in.¡±


    tang rui hurriedly waved his hand, telling him to hurry up and not embarrass himself outside.


    zhou tao nodded at the soldiers and walked into the private room.


    after coming in, he stared at tang rui, sizing him up.


    ¡°what are you looking at? i haven¡¯t seen daddy for two months.¡± tang rui said snappily.


    ii


    dad, have you already inherited billions of assets?¡± zhou tao¡¯s eyes lit up.


    ¡°get lost. this is all my own hard work.¡±


    ¡°then wouldn¡¯t i be a rich second-generation heir?¡±


    ii


    ¡öi


    looking at zhou tao¡¯s shameless appearance, tang rui was also helpless.


    ¡°tell me, what¡¯s the matter?¡± tang rui asked curiously after ordering.


    ¡°it¡¯s nothing. 1 just haven¡¯t seen you in a long time. 1 wanted to ask you out for a meal and a drink.¡±


    zhou tao waved his hand.


    ¡°don¡¯t be ridiculous. believe it or not, 1 can find out the color of your underwear with just a phone call.¡±


    ¡°i want to resign and start a business.¡±


    zhou tao said after a moment of silence.


    ¡°you should have come out and done it yourself a long time ago. is the powerpoint ready? i¡¯m going to vote for the angels,¡± tang rui said with a smile.


    he was afraid that zhou tao would be embarrassed to talk about borrowing money, so he might as well say it directly.


    ¡°get lost¡­even if you¡¯re rich now, your father is still your father. i¡¯ve already prepared the money to start the company.¡±


    zhou tao said in high spirits.


    that expression didn¡¯t seem fake.


    tang rui was stunned.


    ¡°you went to sell your ass?¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re the one selling your ass. can¡¯t i have money myself?¡±


    ¡°i can¡¯t.¡± tang rui replied decisively.


    ¡°i found a girlfriend and she invested in me.¡±


    ¡°how much?¡±


    ¡°two million.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s eyes widened, looking at zhou tao in shock.


    ¡°may i ask how old sister-in-law is this year?¡±


    ¡°get lost. what old are you talking about? she¡¯s only five years older than me.¡±


    five years older?


    zhou tao was 22 this year. if he was five years older, he would be 27. after the new year, he would be 28. if he counted according to his virtual age, he would be 29.


    he was no older than 30 years old.


    however, this gap was actually not small.


    tang rui¡¯s stomach was full of coquettish words that couldn¡¯t be said.


    if he didn¡¯t know about it before, he could still talk nonsense.


    now that zhou tao had said so, he could not joke around anymore.


    ¡°are you serious?¡± tang rui asked seriously.


    if it was for money, there was actually no need.


    he did not say how much money he could support zhou tao, but with his current ability, it was not a problem for him to arrange for zhou tao to enter a research institute and set up an organization.


    eating the national food, one couldn¡¯t say that they were full, but they definitely wouldn¡¯t go hungry.


    ¡°yes, when he met her, he didn¡¯t know that she was rich. i only found out when i went to her house later.


    but at that time, we were already together.¡±


    ¡°did her parents agree to your marriage?¡±


    ¡°her parents left three years ago.¡±


    h


    h


    let¡¯s move on to the next topic.


    matters like relationships shouldn¡¯t be delved into.


    to put it simply, there was nothing to talk about. it was pure nonsense.


    if he went deeper, she wouldn¡¯t like to hear it and it would hurt their relationship.


    there was no need to chat.


    ¡°alright, what do you want to do with two million yuan?¡± tang rui turned the topic to the problem of starting a business.


    starting a business in this day and age was no joke.


    sometimes, two million yuan was not even as good as throwing it into the water.


    11


    i¡¯m going to start the production of drone parts.¡±


    ¡°spare parts? do you have the skills?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m going to find our senior brother from the last two years to partner up. he has a technical patent.¡±


    tang rui rolled his eyes after hearing it.


    a partnership?


    ¡°hold on, i knew it was hopeless when i heard you say that.¡±


    ¡°i know that business is not easy to do, but that senior brother is not the kind of person who is difficult to talk to. otherwise, i would not have this idea.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll make it clear.


    ¡°find a professional to evaluate the patent, buy the patent from him, and then pay him a salary and make him an employee.


    ¡°why don¡¯t you stop working with him? i¡¯ll give you a piece of technology. consider it a share.


    ¡°the company is under your control. 1 won¡¯t interfere. you can do whatever you want. whether it succeeds or not depends on yourself.¡±


    tang rui couldn¡¯t be bothered to listen to these. it was boring.


    if their relationship wasn¡¯t good, how could they do business together?


    in the end¡­ most of them were brothers who turned into enemies.


    therefore, don¡¯t partner up with your brother to do business, and recruit your brother into your own company.


    otherwise, something would happen sooner or later.


    ¡°okay, i¡¯ll go back and think about it and discuss it with her.¡±


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s stop talking nonsense and drink.¡±


    the dishes were served, and the wine had already been opened.


    what was there to talk about? it was over after drinking.


    the meal lasted nearly two hours.


    after they had their fill, the two left the hotel.


    as soon as he left the hotel, zhou tao walked towards a porsche panamera before he could say goodbye to him.


    crack!


    the door of the porsche opened, and a mature lady walked out to welcome zhou tao.


    the two of them hugged each other.


    burp!


    tang rui rubbed his stomach. he didn¡¯t eat much at night, but he drank quite a bit of beer.


    she was caught off guard by the dog food and her stomach swelled.


    ¡°brother yang, let¡¯s go.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t want to bother with this dog thing who forgot his friends at the sight of women and directly turned around to leave.


    only after zhou tao was done being lovey-dovey did he think of tang rui.


    but tang rui had already left.


    after a round of scolding over the phone, they agreed to bring their other half along for a meal next time to formally introduce each other.


    in the next few days, tang rui didn¡¯t go to the company. instead, he found a conference room at zhilian and used it as a temporary interview location to start the interview.


    he had no choice.


    on the day the recruitment was sent out, zhaopin received more than 500 resumes. it was scary.


    lin chao cooperated with the security department to do a preliminary screening of the resumes, which was to check on their family background.


    those with overseas connections were eliminated.


    those who had studied abroad were rejected.


    those with immediate family members who had criminal records were erased.


    those who participated in folk religions and illegal ecclesiastical organizations were eliminated.


    it sounded scary.


    however, in reality, not many people had been ticked-off, not even ten.


    of course, this was only the preliminary screening.


    once tang rui¡¯s interview was over, he would get the list of people he wanted to recruit, and he would investigate further.


    at this stage, it¡¯d be much stricter.


    after all, crimson corporation was not a nobody; none of the research and development projects involved were simple.


    it took more than a week before he was done with the recruitment.


    a total of 34 were recruited, including 28 masters, 5 doctors, and 1 post-doctor..

 Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: The Unbelievable Physical Properties of

    chapter 125: the unbelievable physical properties of


    graphene


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    they had recruited everyone they needed.


    tang rui brought the new recruits back to the company and started research and development.


    this was real research and development.


    when tang rui took out the 2d/3d graphene material, this group of people went crazy.


    without his urging, she started to do it.


    and in just one day, he had produced more than ten results.


    it sounded awesome.


    in fact, someone else could do it. after all, the physical properties of graphene were too awesome. moreover, these results were not developed by them but published in journal papers.


    however, they could only do research in the laboratory.


    as for tang rui¡¯s side, he directly produced these ideal materials.


    ¡°boss, the double-layered graphene you wanted has been produced,¡± a researcher reported.


    ¡°let¡¯s go over and take a look.¡±


    after tang rui heard this, he got up and went to the laboratory.


    there, a double-layered graphene sheet the size of a4 paper was placed on the test bench.


    a researcher stood at the side and pressed down with his hand.


    he had to. it was too light, and a breeze could blow it away.


    this was because it was only one-millionth the thickness of a4 paper, which was equivalent to the diameter of two c atoms.


    ¡°have you tested the physical properties?¡±


    ¡°boss, we haven¡¯t tested it yet. shall we test it now?¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s no rush. i remember that the science magazine said that the hardness of this double-layer graphene sheet can withstand bullets, right?¡±


    ¡°yes, boss.¡±


    ¡°then let¡¯s test it with bullets.¡±


    tang rui wasn¡¯t in a hurry to do some physical characteristic experiment. he wanted to see if this material was really so awesome.


    ¡°brother yang, bring the gun over and come over to shoot.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    he went outside. the double-layered graphene sheet had been fixed in the middle of a metal window, turning it into a window.


    as this thing was too thin, the light absorption rate was less than 2.3%, so he had to spray dye on it.


    otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to see it at all.


    tang rui and the group of researchers all covered their ears and watched gao yang shoot.


    bang!


    a bullet shot out and instantly hit the double-layered graphene board.


    bang!


    the target shook.


    then, the bullet slowly fell from the double-layer graphene sheet under everyone¡¯s gaze.


    tang rui ran over and looked at the double-layer graphene plate.


    he looked at it with his naked eye.


    nothing changed.


    there wasn¡¯t even a dent.


    ¡°as expected of the thinnest and hardest material known to mankind.¡±


    tang rui poked the double-layer graphene board with his hand and felt the soft touch coming from his fingertips. he still felt a little unbelievable.


    such a thin material.


    and it was a flexible material.


    why did it become so hard when it was hit?


    this physical characteristic was like a joke.


    but no matter what, he was still grateful for the contribution of the scientists.


    if they hadn¡¯t discovered this situation¡­


    no one would have thought of stacking two graphene boards for fun, and everyone would have gone to work on carbon neutrons.


    ¡°brother lin, report the situation.¡±


    tang rui turned his head and said to lin chao who was standing at the side in a daze.


    ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 report it now.¡±


    lin chao snapped back to his senses and said solemnly.


    what a joke.


    the properties of this material were simply terrifying.


    ¡°president tang, if we use this thing to make bulletproof vests, won¡¯t we be invincible?¡± gao yang said excitedly.


    ¡°can you make bulletproof vests out of a4 paper?¡±


    tang rui asked back.


    ¡°i can¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°then what are you thinking about? the largest double-layer graphene can only be made this big. how are you going to make bulletproof vests?¡±


    ¡°can¡¯t be sutured?¡±


    ¡°how are you going to suture it? this thing is only two carbon atoms thick. are you going to use electrons or photons to make a thread and stitch it up?¡±


    tang rui rolled his eyes and said snappily.


    he wanted to use the double-layered graphene sheet to cover the entire plane with a layer of film.


    was that even possible?


    it was impossible.


    this thing was only created now, but the subsequent processing technology and molding process still needed to be studied slowly.


    if he invested heavily, he could create a super-large graphene production equipment.


    but that was not the right path, it was the evil path.


    there was no end to his needs.


    if there was a problem and he used the system interface to solve it, the consequences would be too terrifying.


    it was very easy to create a technological gap.


    he even wanted to replicate the graphene manufacturing equipment.


    however, he still had to focus on his research, so there was no need to be so anxious.


    ¡°boss, the three-dimensional graphene sponge has been created. its physical properties are even higher than those in the paper.¡±


    at this moment, another researcher ran over to report.


    ¡°let¡¯s go over and take a look.¡±


    tang rui immediately followed the researcher to another materials laboratory.


    ¡°boss, the materials are here.¡±


    the researcher handed him a palm-sized, one-centimeter-thick three-dimensional graphene sponge.


    this sponge was not made purely of graphene. there were other materials added to it.


    however, its physical properties were very impressive.


    let¡¯s put it this way. this sponge could still maintain its elasticity at a low temperature of -260 degrees celsius.


    at the same time, it also had super high-temperature insulation properties.


    it was an excellent aerospace material.


    it was also an excellent heat insulation material for the interior of the aerospace fighter jet.


    ¡°okay, let¡¯s continue the test.¡±


    tang rui rubbed the three-dimensional graphene sponge with his hand, then flipped through the test report and said to the researchers.


    although he had recruited many people.


    however, there were only a lot of things to do, and everyone was busy.


    tang rui didn¡¯t disturb them.


    back in the office, he continued to flip through the thesis related to graphene.


    if he saw something good, he would record it down and get his employees to try it out later to see if it was really that awesome.


    if it was, he would stay and study it slowly.


    if it wasn¡¯t, then he¡¯d just forget it.


    he was taking advantage of this.


    if it were any other metal material, it would be protected by all countries. it would be impossible to publish a thesis.


    there was only graphene.


    everyone was studying it, but it was just pure research.


    this was because this thing was like controllable nuclear fusion. it had a bright future, but at the moment, it could only be awesome in the laboratory.


    if tang rui¡¯s a4 paper-sized two-dimensional graphene plate was exposed, scientists from all over the world would be scared out of their wits.


    there was no need for next month.


    on the same day, all the papers related to graphene would be deleted and controlled.


    the following papers related to graphene were not allowed to be published.


    so tang rui didn¡¯t think of exposing it at all.


    materials laboratories all over the world were working for him. if he didn¡¯t hide such a good thing, he would be really stupid.


    on the other side, the higher-ups were shocked when lin chao reported the news.


    after confirming the authenticity of the matter.


    the higher-ups had an emergency meeting.


    because this thing really involved national security.


    in less than an hour, commander liu received orders from his superiors to speed up the construction.


    there were also two engineering units that set off immediately to help with the construction.


    it was required to be done in the shortest time possible.


    the project had to be completed with quality and quantity..

 Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Deep Memory Simulation Learning

    chapter 126: deep memory simulation learning


    equipment +8


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    before going to sleep at night, tang rui, holding his subconscious learning device, entered the study.


    he was preparing to upgrade and strengthen this device.


    for such a long time, he hadn¡¯t strengthened it, mainly because its functionality was sufficient.


    but tonight, as he was preparing to study before sleeping,


    a whimsical idea struck him.


    he thought of a movie he had seen several years ago, ¡°inception.¡±


    he wanted to try and see if the upgraded subconscious learning device could achieve what ¡°inception¡± did.


    to completely dominate his own dreams.


    of course, this was just his idea, and it didn¡¯t mean that the subconscious learning device could actually achieve that level.


    it didn¡¯t matter if it couldn¡¯t.


    consider it a reward for his old companion who had been with him all this time.


    system, add some points!


    in an instant, all specialized enhancements of the various systems were maxed out.


    but tang rui continued to choose enhancements.


    this time, the enhancement, like that of the drone, had several options.


    tang rui looked and chose the option related to memory for enhancement.


    in an instant, over 300 origin points disappeared.


    a dark golden light flashed.


    the original eye mask had disappeared, replaced by a box the size of a ps4, and


    several black patches the size of one-yuan coins were next to it.


    this change was quite significant.


    tang rui looked at the system panel.


    [item: deep memory simulation learning device +6]


    [experience: 472,881/120,000 (upgradable)]


    [enhancement: deep memory information imprinting system]


    [features: accelerated thinking, clear logic, comprehensive understanding]


    [attributes: memory capacity increased by 80%, logic ability increased by 80%, understanding ability increased by 80%]


    [origin points: 1879.28]


    after checking the data on the system panel, he clicked on the upgrade again.


    the experience value had long overflowed.


    it¡¯s just that without the enhancement system, he couldn¡¯t upgrade.


    whoosh!


    a red light flashed.


    the upgrade was complete.


    and it was a two-level upgrade in one go.


    [item: deep memory simulation learning device +8]


    [experience: 112,881/480,000]


    [enhancement: deep memory information imprinting system]


    [features: accelerated thinking, clear logic, comprehensive understanding]


    [attributes: memory capacity increased by 180%, logic ability increased by 120%, understanding ability increased by 120%]


    [abilities: memory palace, skill replication]


    [origin points: 1879.28]


    tang rui was stunned after seeing the newly added abilities on the system panel.


    enhancements started adding features from level 4.


    specialized enhancements started adding attributes from level 7.


    but he didn¡¯t expect that after reaching level 7, they would start adding abilities.


    memory palace was somewhat understandable.


    he could roughly guess what it was about.


    but how did this skill replication work?


    tang rui picked up two of the small black patches the size of one-yuan coins and placed them on his temples.


    hmm?


    he could actually sense an operational interface.


    not with his eyes but through genuine feeling.


    it was quite amazing.


    with a single thought, he could control the device.


    [sleep learning] [skill replication]


    currently, the device only had these two functions.


    tang rui chose skill replication.


    [collecting and analyzing information fragments¡­]


    it could actually work, and it seemed to have some value.


    the question was, what skills could the system analyze from him?


    model aircraft making?


    drone operation?


    [bluffing: collection progress 2.3%]


    tang rui was a bit speechless.


    the system had its quirks and wasn¡¯t as intelligent as he thought.


    exit, exit.


    collecting his own skills didn¡¯t seem very interesting.


    tang rui held the mainframe and brought a few patches back to the bedroom.


    li shuyao was still asleep.


    and she seemed to be sleeping well.


    after all, when the body expended a lot of energy, sleep was generally deep.


    tang rui removed the patches from her temples and started skill replication. [collecting and analyzing information fragments¡­]


    [vehicle driving: collection progress 13.1%¡­ 27.1%¡­]


    hmm?


    the collection progress was moving quite fast.


    was she dreaming of driving in her sleep?


    in less than ten minutes, the collection progress for the vehicle driving skill had reached 100%, meaning the skill replication was complete.


    tang rui removed the patches from her temples and turned off the lights, entering sleep learning mode.


    the content of his study was the driving skill he had just replicated.


    in an instant, he entered a dream.


    a night without words.


    the next morning, tang rui woke up, and li shuyao was still asleep.


    he removed the patches from his temples.


    he looked at li shuyao, who was still asleep, with a somewhat complicated expression.


    ¡°i really shouldn¡¯t have trusted a female driver¡¯s driving skills.¡±


    tang rui felt a bit speechless.


    in his dream last night, he was learning a skill.


    but it seemed that learning it was no better than not learning it.


    there was no significant improvement, and it might even have regressed.


    it seemed that skill replication couldn¡¯t be used casually; it could be easily influenced.


    if one truly wanted to replicate skills, they should find top-notch experts.


    after breakfast, before getting in the car, tang rui gave two patches to gao


    yang.


    ¡°yang, stick these on your temples.¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    gao yang didn¡¯t ask why and took the patches, sticking them on his temples.


    on the way to the company, driving skills had only reached a collection progress of 13.5%.


    this was significantly slower compared to the speed of collecting li shuyao¡¯s skills the previous night.


    was it because gao yang hadn¡¯t slept? or was it because gao yang¡¯s skill level was higher, making it more challenging to collect?


    tang rui felt it was likely the latter.


    ¡°lin, can you arrange a visit to the shooting range for me? i want to do some target practice.¡±


    ¡°sure, i¡¯ll make a call.¡±


    lin chao didn¡¯t ask why tang rui wanted to go to the shooting range. it was something easily arranged with a phone call.


    once the arrangements were made, tang rui went to the shooting range.


    the security team that protected him also got in an off-road vehicle and followed him.


    when they arrived at the shooting range, tang rui asked the team protecting him for a favor.


    ¡°could you help me with something?¡±


    while gao yang was doing some drifting in the off-road vehicle around the range, the progress of the skill collection accelerated significantly.


    tang rui wanted to copy some skills from these people.


    he didn¡¯t need anything else, just combat and shooting skills. these were the skills he definitely needed.


    ¡°of course, what do you need us to do?¡± the team leader among them asked. ¡°it¡¯s not much trouble. after you stick this on, please perform shooting and combat training at your usual level. i want to collect some data.¡±


    tang rui took out the patches and explained.


    ¡°sure.¡±


    they didn¡¯t know what this was or what data they were collecting, but they didn¡¯t need to know.


    soon, all of them attached the patches and, working in pairs, began shooting and combat training at their usual levels.


    [close combat: collection progress 8.5%¡­ 15.3¡­]


    [shooting: collection progress 11.7%¡­ 25.2¡­.]

 Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Who Doesnt Know How to Be a Troublemaker?

    chapter 127: who doesn¡¯t know how to be a troublemaker?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    in the morning, tang rui had collected three skills.


    he collected the grappling and shooting skills very quickly, and in less than an hour, he was done. his driving skills were the worst though.


    gao yang plummed the off-road vehicle at full speed and ran for the entire morning before he finished collecting all the skills.


    after collecting the skills, tang rui returned to the company. as soon as he entered, before he could finish his meal, lin chao came knocking on his door.


    ¡°what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°yes, this is the information sent by the major research institutes.¡± lin chao placed a huge pile of application documents on tang rui¡¯s desk. he picked it up and took a look.


    good heavens.


    the institute of optics of the chinese academy of sciences, the institute of condensed matter physics, the 606, 612, and 618 research institutes under the china aerospace industry corporation, and the north china weaponry research institute¡­


    a total of twenty-seven research institutes sent in applications. what should he apply for? to apply for the research and supply of graphene materials?


    money would definitely be given. it now depended on whether tang rui would agree to supply it. this, however, constituted the top research institution in the country.


    those research institutions that did not have enough confidentiality and were not of a high enough level could not even submit their application reports.


    as for a direct negotiation, that was out of the question. who would dare to come over now and say that it was for research, exchange, or sightseeing? was there no need to think about the consequences?


    the higher-ups would directly pressure him to death. thus, no matter which research institute it was, they could only report honestly, depending on tang rui¡¯s mood.


    ¡°if i give it to you, be happy about it. if i don¡¯t, there¡¯s nothing you can do.¡± tang rui wasn¡¯t the kind of person who ate alone. he made materials to manufacture fighter jets, not to research other things.


    therefore, these people from the research institute were also very sneaky. in their reports was the research topic after the graphene material was used was stated: new generation spacesuits. a new generation of anti-g suits. a new generation of optical materials. in any case, there wasn¡¯t any topic that conflicted with tang rui¡¯s side.


    ¡°all of them replied that we can sell the materials to them,¡± tang rui said to lin chao after putting down these applications.


    ¡°alright, i understand,¡± lin chao nodded and turned to leave.


    tang rui started to eat lunch. in the afternoon, the employees continued to work.


    the people in the materials laboratory were working hard on the high-temperature-resistant materials and graphene processing technology.


    after tang rui went to the laboratory for a round, he returned to the off-road rv to sleep. his excuse to outsiders was that he was in seclusion.


    he suddenly had an inspiration. in reality, he was going to learn skills. he placed the patch on his temple and chose the skill learning mode. in the next second, tang rui entered dreamland.


    while he was sleeping, a piece of news rushed to the trending searches. the americans had sanctioned crimson.


    frankly, ordinary people did not even know what kind of company crimson was.


    but this time, they were punished by america instead. only then did everyone realize that something was wrong. what did this crimson do? why would they be punished?


    the resourceful netizens checked, and only then did they realize that this company was amazing. the robot dog and the fire-fighting drone that had previously shone in the middle east were produced by this company.


    if crimson was a state-owned enterprise, no one would think anything of it. but the problem was¡­ the heavenly eye clearly stated that this was a privately owned company.


    moreover, it was an arms company. good heavens. was there something wrong with this script? why did such a powerful private firearms company suddenly appear in its territory?


    this time, crimson corp, was on fire. when tang rui woke up after learning the skills and walked out of the rv, he discovered that the company¡¯s situation was a little off. everyone was in class. it was a secret class.


    ¡°president tang, there¡¯s something i need to explain to you,¡± lin chao said solemnly when he saw tang rui.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°our company has been punished by america.¡±


    sanctioned? america must be out of her mind. what was the use of sanctioning him? their company did not produce civilian products, nor did they engage in international trade, and there were no projects that were stuck. this wave of actions was completely meaningless.


    ¡°so what if i¡¯m being punished? it doesn¡¯t affect anything,¡± tang rui said in puzzlement. it shouldn¡¯t be as if he was facing a great enemy, right?


    ¡°it won¡¯t affect the company, but the company¡¯s current research and development system and confidentiality procedures have to be re-established,¡± lin chao said helplessly. after tang rui heard it, he curled his lips.


    ¡°alright, that¡¯s the only way.¡± with the current number of employees in the company, there was originally no need for laboratory classification and project grouping. he had no choice but to do it now.


    ¡°oh right, commander liu is speeding up the construction. it is estimated that the company will be able to move there before the new year.¡±


    ¡°this is good news.¡±


    tang rui returned to the office. the more he thought about it, the more unhappy he became.


    he wanted to give the americans some trouble. let them worry about it too. it would save him the trouble of being bored all day long.


    but what should he do? just like in the movies, using hacking skills to hack into the system of a certain organization and download the list of agents lurking outside?


    stop fooling around.


    that was a movie. in real life, confidential documents like this were internal systems and were physically isolated from the outside world. no matter how good your hacking skills were, you¡¯d still be unable to do it.


    he couldn¡¯t just connect to the internet out of thin air. tang rui thought about it and realized that the only thing he could do now was to be in the northwest region of the world map.


    whoever the enemy supported, he would oppose.


    ¡°brother lin, can you contact general andre, the one who traded with us previously?¡± tang rui found lin chao and asked.


    ¡°we can contact them through the military.¡±


    ¡°then help me contact him. tell him that i want to discuss an arms deal with russia.¡±


    ¡°alright, i understand.¡± lin chao went back to contact the higher-ups. tang rui also returned to his own laboratory and started fiddling with things.


    communication with russia would be very smooth, and the higher-ups wouldn¡¯t stop them.


    the next day, general andre came to jinling again. it was also the conference center of the military region. it was still the same conference room.


    ¡°mr. tang, the fire drones produced by your company are really useful. our young men like them very much. of course, it would be even better if the price was not that expensive,¡± andre said enthusiastically.


    during this period of time, the fire-fighting drones played a major role on the battlefield, giving russia a chance to catch its breath.


    although there weren¡¯t many international reports, at the national level, everyone was very clear about this. however, the media was controlled, so there weren¡¯t many reports.


    after all, the battle results given by both sides were like a joke. how many of your men i killed today¡­ how many of my men i¡¯d kill tomorrow¡­ but in reality, it was just bragging.


    ¡°i have no choice. you get what you pay for. of course, good things are not cheap,¡± tang rui would not lower the price.


    although he was there to make things difficult for america, this didn¡¯t mean that russia would benefit from it.


    ¡°alright, i agree.¡± andre nodded.


    although the fire-fighting drone was expensive, it was extremely effective. witnesses were cheap. however, that thing was like a monkey in the sky, useless. it was just for the sound.


    ¡°general andre, 1 don¡¯t know if you know about the mechanical dog that our company sold to the middle east.¡±


    ¡°of course, if it weren¡¯t for your company¡¯s products, the middle eastern army would have been chased and beaten up by a group of beggars in straw sandals in the last battle.¡±


    ¡°then 1 wonder if you are interested in our mechanical dog?¡±


    ¡°of course, but in urban warfare, the use of mechanical dogs will be greatly reduced. moreover, our soldiers are not middle eastern soldiers.¡±


    he just wanted to lower the price.


    there was no need for urban warfare. what the hell are you guys fighting around the city?


    if you said that the middle eastern army was trash, then your army wasn¡¯t any better. russia was not the soviet union. the difference between the two was like heaven and earth.


    if it were the soviets back then, they would have crushed the other party countless times.


    ¡°well, i¡¯m sorry to have wasted your time.¡±


    ¡°no, no, no. actually, we also need a batch of such mechanical dogs to provide support and cover on the battlefield. we are not the middle east, so we can¡¯t afford that kind of price.¡±


    to put it bluntly, they just didn¡¯t have the money. russia was really poor, though they were not crying about it.


    ¡°it is impossible to lower the price, but you can exchange it with technology.¡±


    ¡°what tech?¡±


    ¡°the complete set of technology for the blizzard space shuttle..¡±

 Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Everyone Thought They Had Profited

    chapter 128: everyone thought they had profited


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    regarding tang rui¡¯s request.


    andrei didn¡¯t say it was impossible, or anything like ¡°non-negotiable.¡± he simply stated that he needed to contact his country first. after all, a technology trade at this level is not something he, as a general, can decide on.


    tang rui nodded with a smile, giving andrei the freedom to do so.


    ¡°can russia really agree to this?¡±


    after andrei and his team left the meeting room, lin chao exclaimed in surprise. in fact, looking at andrei¡¯s attitude, it was clear that this deal was likely to happen, and the next step would be to negotiate the price.


    but that¡¯s precisely why lin chao was surprised. this was the blizzard space shuttle, coveted even by the us. in the past, during the fierce space race between russia and the united states, they had managed to develop this kind of technology that went against the laws of technological evolution.


    what¡¯s more, compared to american space shuttles, the blizzard was the true global leader. not to exaggerate, but back in the day, even the technology of unmanned driving was integrated into the blizzard space shuttle.


    most importantly, this unmanned driving system could automatically adjust the landing point in the sky by making a 180-degree turn when receiving information about unfavorable weather conditions at the pre-set landing site. even when it lost contact with the ground control center, it could autonomously land. it was incredible and seemingly against the laws of science.


    apart from this black technology, the other tech of the blizzard shuttle also outperformed american space shuttles.


    american space shuttles could only glide, and any problems during landing were absolutely unacceptable. the blizzard, on the other hand, was controllable and could even be pulled up for a second landing in case of problems during the first attempt. moreover, it could use auxiliary engines, control surfaces, and air brakes to navigate within the earth¡¯s atmosphere, just like a regular aircraft.


    overall, during the era of space shuttles, russia, led by the soviets, was truly remarkable.


    could russia trade a full set of technologies for such an incredible space shuttle? yes, it could. of course, it could.


    the blizzard space shuttle had been discontinued since the 1990s after reaching its peak due to a major global event, which ended the project. the russians built a total of eight space shuttles, but not all of them were operational; most were ground test vehicles. however, all of these space shuttles had been abandoned. some were disassembled, one was rusting in a hangar, one was on display in a museum, and one was even sold. hans cat had bought one for 10 million euros, and russia was quite happy with the deal.


    so, tang rui had no doubt that russia would sell the technology. now, it was all about the price. he didn¡¯t want the finished product; he wanted the entire technology package. even though some of the technology developed specifically for the blizzard space shuttle had become outdated, it was still a complete system with significant research value.


    ¡°why hasn¡¯t anyone returned yet?¡±


    tang rui waited for half an hour and felt that something was not right. it was just a technology sale; there was no need for such a long discussion.


    the technology behind space shuttles was not something many countries would buy. without a space program to support it, buying such technology was like having an expensive decoration, and it wasn¡¯t even practical. building and using it was costly and wouldn¡¯t bring a return on investment.


    besides tang rui, russia had practically no other buyers. two hours later, andrei finally returned to the meeting room.


    ¡°sorry for keeping you all waiting.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s okay.¡±


    after andrei returned to his seat, he shared some shocking news with tang rui that surprised everyone.


    ¡°mr. tang, according to our superiors¡¯ instructions, we can not only provide the complete technology for the blizzard space shuttle but also offer some other space-related technologies, such as the energia module, proton module, n-1 launch vehicle rocket technology, and the topaz-2 space nuclear reactor power system.¡±


    andrei finished speaking and handed a technology catalog to tang rui.


    tang rui was taken aback when he heard this. did russia just go all out and reveal their entire arsenal? looking at the items listed in the technology catalog, tang rui couldn¡¯t believe his eyes.


    this was beyond belief. it seemed like russia was giving away all their secrets. this was insane.


    tang rui asked, ¡°do you know the total value of these technologies?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s worth $20 billion in arms or other supplies.¡±


    ¡°please wait a moment; we need to discuss this.¡±


    ¡°of course, take your time.¡±


    tang rui left the meeting room with lin chao.


    ¡°lin, contact our superiors immediately and inquire about these technologies. something doesn¡¯t feel right with russia¡¯s reaction; they wouldn¡¯t normally sell their technology like this. they¡¯re not known for being wasteful.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll contact them.¡±


    tang rui wasn¡¯t overwhelmed by the list of technologies. he was confident in his technical capabilities and knew that he could upgrade his own systems if necessary. but having a comprehensive list of black-market technology right in front of him was too tempting. the items on this technology catalog were a reflection of russia¡¯s peak technological achievements.


    however, that¡¯s exactly why he felt that something was amiss. usually, russia would hold on to any technology with value to prevent it from being reverse-engineered. but now, they were laying out everything for a bargain.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t help but wonder what was wrong with the situation. it seemed too good to be true. in ordinary circumstances, russia wouldn¡¯t sell like this, and no one would buy these technologies except tang rui.


    twenty minutes later, lin chao returned and relayed the information he had received from their superiors to tang rui.


    ¡°tang, the technology is legitimate, but its value isn¡¯t as high as you might think. this set of technology is designed for their systems, making it challenging for us to adapt. moreover, there are portions of this technology that america already acquired when russia faced difficulties during soviet¡¯s time. russia is selling it now without much concern.¡±


    lin chao¡¯s explanation helped tang rui understand the situation better. it turned out to be a more complicated deal than initially thought. even though the technology was genuine, it wasn¡¯t as valuable as it appeared. a significant part of it had become outdated, and some of it was already in the hands of america.


    with this information in mind, tang rui went back to the meeting room. he looked at andrei and, against the hopeful gaze of the other side, said, ¡°200 meeh dogs, along with a specialized anti-material sniper rifle platform, grenade launcher platform, and mortar platform, in exchange for all the technology.¡±


    ¡°no, no, this price is too low.¡±


    ¡°general andrei, this is my final offer. if you don¡¯t agree, that¡¯s fine. 1 have many other matters to attend to at my company, so i apologize.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t want to engage in extended negotiations; he was determined.


    ¡°i need to make a call.¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    half an hour later, andrei returned and agreed to tang rui¡¯s offer. after all, based on the price at which the middle east had purchased these arms, their total value was worth one billion u.s. dollars. of course, the cost price was significantly lower, but they hadn¡¯t invested much in these technologies. they were mostly leaked and, in some cases, outdated research materials.


    the value of space technology itself was not very high. countries with space programs wouldn¡¯t buy it, and those without couldn¡¯t make use of it. that¡¯s why tang rui was able to secure such a favorable deal.


    the contract was signed on the spot. all the materials were already being prepared by the russians side and would be sent to china on a direct flight as soon as possible. tang rui¡¯s goods, including the meeh dogs intended for the middle east, were to be delivered to russian territory, causing a surprise for america.


    within 24 hours, the deal was completed. both sides opted for air transport. cds containing technical data were already on their way. the transport plane carrying the meeh dogs was heading to the russian¡¯s location.


    the transaction was smooth, and both parties felt like winners.


    as for who got the better deal? nobody knew.


    three days after the transaction was completed, tang rui received a notification from celia that the meeh dogs had been deployed in the field.


    upon hearing this news, tang rui immediately contacted the ground crew at ma¡¯an airport and requested that an unmanned drone be brought out for testing. he needed to verify the functionality of the entire system.


    the airport staff assured him that everything would be ready for takeoff within 20 minutes..

 Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Through the Wall + Penetration + Target Lock

    chapter 129: through the wall + penetration + target lock


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°fish pond to tower. requesting take off.¡±


    ¡°tower to fish pond. take off permission granted.¡±


    in less than 20 minutes, the drone was fully fueled and towed to the runway.


    after waiting for the engine to warm up, tang rui called the control tower to request takeoff.


    he pushed the throttle and released the brakes.


    with the roar of the engine, the drone took off after a short glide into the sky.


    ¡°fish pond to tower. requesting to deploy the longbo lens.¡±


    ¡°request approved. you are permitted to deploy the lens, but you must fly within the designated airspace.¡±


    ¡°understood. fish pond out.¡±


    after deploying the longbo lens, tang rui controlled the drone and executed a large-angle turn.


    then, it ascended to an altitude of 30,000 meters and headed northwest towards the arctic ocean at a speed of mach 8.


    in less than twenty minutes, the drone arrived above a dark piece of land.


    ¡°celia, activate the light quantum information capture system and analyze the ground situation.¡±


    ¡°alright, data analysis is in progress.¡±


    tang rui changed the drone¡¯s flight mode to a subsonic automatic cruise. after setting the cruise path, he activated the drone¡¯s optical simulation system.


    after completing these tasks, tang rui began to observe the ground situation.


    indeed, the battle was intense, but no one had been hit.


    to be honest, tang rui couldn¡¯t believe it. had his combat prowess really reached such a level?


    the wave of steel that had shaken the entire west had now become history.


    after a moment of reflection, tang rui pushed aside these thoughts.


    as the drone scanned the ground, tang rui had a complete view of everything on the ground.


    ¡°celia, show me the current locations of all the meeh dogs.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    swoosh!


    85 red dots appeared on the screen, indicating the positions of the robot dogs on the battlefield.


    ¡°show me the ammunition and fuel reserves of all the mech dogs.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui examined the information, and then he deployed 12 fully equipped mech dogs and disconnected celia¡¯s connection. the disconnection was not abrupt, but rather a smooth transition.


    unexpectedly, when celia took over the system, the control system on the computer generated a feedback message: ¡°signal transmission error, system command unable to be transmitted, entering automatic combat mode.¡±


    to be honest, this was their first day using the mech dogs and their first time on the battlefield. they had been on the battlefield for less than half an hour.


    unfortunately, the 12 mech dogs were now uncontrollable.


    of course, no one would have anticipated that tang rui would take control of the robot, and everyone would likely assume it was a system error. after all, the more advanced the technology, the more prone it was to errors.


    upon receiving this news, the commander on the battlefield promptly ordered the soldiers to recall the other mech dogs. these machines were quite expensive, and if they were all destroyed, he would bear the responsibility.


    as for the mech dogs that had entered automatic combat mode, there was no choice but to watch as they headed towards the enemy.


    ¡°celia, calculate the battlefield data.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    from tang rui¡¯s perspective, the situation on the battlefield seemed almost like a cheat. there was no place to hide for the enemy.


    the enemy¡¯s location, weapons and equipment, and their distance from the robot dogs were all displayed clearly in front of tang rui.


    under his control, the mounting platform on the back of a mech dog adjusted its angle. the 12.7mm anti-material sniper rifle was aimed at the mercenaries hiding in the forest.


    distance: 716 meters, wind speed: 23, trajectory adjusted.


    lock complete.


    bang!


    one shot, one kill.


    tang rui checked the result and shifted his target to the next unlucky mercenary.


    distance: 833 meters, wind speed: 23, trajectory adjusted.


    target locked.


    bang!


    another shot, another kill.


    faced with these sudden shots, the mercenaries who had set up an ambush outside the city quickly lost two of their members.


    hearing the gunshots, they attempted to locate the source. however, with the mech dogs¡¯ speed, especially in the forest, by the time they heard the gunshots and attempted to find their source, the mech dogs had already relocated.


    the mercenary group consisted of 37 individuals, all concealed in the forest. but in just a minute and a half, they all met their end.


    wall piercing, x-ray, lock.


    how could these mercenaries possibly stand up to tang rui¡¯s advantage?


    they had no chance. even if they tried to flee, they couldn¡¯t escape. the drone in the sky was constantly tracking their movements and sharing this information in real time with the mech dogs.


    ¡°after dealing with these mercenaries, we¡¯ll head to another location where more of them are hiding.¡±


    tang rui directed the mech dog squad and sprinted towards the next target.


    his objective was clear: these were freelance mercenaries seeking profit from the war.


    where did these mercenaries come from? hadn¡¯t they been dispatched by military contractor organizations?


    wasn¡¯t the us wealthy?


    tang rui intended to see how much money it would take to fill this hole.


    the team of 12 mech dogs, with the support of the drone¡¯s information, maximized their long-range sniping and suppression capabilities.


    sometimes, the mercenaries would take cover, making it difficult for anti-material sniper rifles to hit them. but that was no issue for tang rui. he had equipped two mech dogs with mortars and two with howitzers.


    the remaining eight were equipped with anti-material sniper rifles.


    tang rui¡¯s strategy was not to engage in direct confrontation but to employ long-range sniping tactics. after each shot, the mech dogs would change positions.


    a mortar shell explosion eliminated a group of mercenaries, and sniper bullets penetrated the obstacles to eliminate snipers and observers.


    in any case, they kept firing into the darkness.


    three hours passed.


    tang rui, with his seemingly cheat-like advantage, had wiped out all the mercenaries in the area.


    according to the information collected by the drone, the remaining mercenaries had begun to retreat.


    this left tang rui feeling somewhat unsatisfied; he hadn¡¯t fully enjoyed himself yet.


    ¡°celia, restore the data connection and signal. instruct the mech dogs to return.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    after issuing the command, the signal was re-established after being disconnected for three hours, and the mech dogs, in accordance with the orders, turned around and returned to the base.


    tang rui controlled the drone and returned to their home country. he opened the longbo lens above the airport and landed smoothly.


    he closed his laptop.


    tang rui was ready for some rest. it had been an exhilarating night of combat.


    whoever said that playing games with cheats didn¡¯t bring satisfaction?


    it was indeed quite enjoyable.


    simply deploying the mech dogs to the battlefield wouldn¡¯t have achieved such an effect. however, with the full map information provided by the drone, everything changed.


    in modern warfare, information was a powerful weapon. destroy the information, and you disrupt the enemy¡¯s plans..

 Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: Moving House, Creating a Multipurpose Robot for the Laboratory

    chapter 130: moving house, creating a multipurpose robot for the laboratory


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    new year¡¯s day.


    tang rui gave the company¡¯s employees a day off.


    however, he didn¡¯t take the day off himself. instead, he came to the company to help with the move, along with military personnel.


    the new company location was already prepared.


    he originally thought they would have to wait until the chinese new year to move, but unexpectedly, commander liu accelerated the process.


    it wasn¡¯t even chinese new year yet and everything was already set up.


    the military sent over a dozen heavy trucks to transport all of the company¡¯s belongings, leaving nothing behind.


    the place was cleaned up so thoroughly that not even a speck of dust was left.


    upon arriving at the new location, tang rui had the equipment he personally assembled sent to the laboratory inside the mountain, and the remaining regular equipment was sent to the external research institute.


    after completing all of this, tang rui, accompanied by li shuyao, went to the villa on the mountainside.


    ¡°how do you like our new home?¡± tang rui asked while proudly leading li shuyao to the observation deck.


    ¡°it¡¯s very beautiful,¡± li shuyao replied.


    at this moment, li shuyao¡¯s mind was also having trouble processing everything. who would have thought they could build such a beautiful villa here?


    ¡°well, you can start cleaning the rooms. i have some business to attend to,¡± tang rui said.


    tang rui really disliked doing housework, so he planned to escape.


    li shuyao saw his expression and knew he was planning to escape so easily.


    ¡°let¡¯s do housework together, and i¡¯ll give you a reward tonight,¡± she suggested.


    ¡°what kind of reward?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°the bridal outfit inspired by altori yapandragan that you¡¯ve always wanted,¡± li shuyao replied.


    ¡°deal,¡± tang rui said. he thought that doing housework occasionally wasn¡¯t a bad idea.


    as a result, the two of them spent most of the day cleaning the house, which was tiring due to its size.


    tang rui collapsed on the sofa, planning to create a household robot after finishing alty¡¯s new home. otherwise, housework would become a problem.


    after a long day, tang rui wasn¡¯t in the mood for li shuyao¡¯s reward that night, so he planned to redeem it in a few days.


    the next day, tang rui had breakfast and took a walk to the company¡¯s office building on the square.


    by this time, the employees had also arrived and were pleased with the new office location.


    especially the track in front of the square, which left them in awe.


    tang rui made some simple arrangements for the employees and then led a group of researchers to the building of the research institute.


    ¡°mr. feng, i¡¯m leaving the position of the director of the company¡¯s research institute to you,¡± tang rui said to feng yuanxing when they arrived at the research institute.


    ¡°thank you, mr. tang. please rest assured, i will manage the research institute well,¡± feng yuanxing excitedly replied.


    not only was feng yuanxing excited, but the postgrad in materials science standing next to him was also thrilled. a few days ago, after the confidentiality meeting and discussions about lab classifications, someone had told him about mr. feng¡¯s situation. since then, he had been nervous, fearing that tang rui would make him a small leader, which would be a death sentence. besides tang rui, no one could withstand the ¡°debuff¡± from mr. feng.


    fortunately, mr. feng got the position, which relieved his anxiety. being a minor leader under mr. feng was not an issue, as he was currently responsible for the materials experimentation sector.


    after arranging the employees, tang rui returned to his laboratory.


    ¡°celia, display the three-dimensional model of the robotic dog.¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    the three-dimensional model of the robotic dog appeared on the screen of tang rui¡¯s smart glasses.


    ¡°no, wait a moment,¡± tang rui said. he had initially planned to modify the three-dimensional model of the robotic dog to create a multi-functional laboratory robot, an upgraded version of the robotic arm. however, he suddenly realized that the current view wasn¡¯t suitable.


    now that he had his own space, he decided to prioritize the dream he had of creating his own iron man laboratory with holographic projections.


    he paused the modification of the design and began building the three-dimensional projection device.


    tang rui selected some components from the warehouse and brought them to his laboratory. he began manufacturing the three-dimensional projection device.


    it was a straightforward task. he only needed to create a


    pseudo-three-dimensional projection device and then enhance it through the system panel. in less than half an hour, he had completed the construction of the three-dimensional projection device.


    ¡°celia, initiate enhancement.¡±


    it cost him three source points, and the device was successfully enhanced.


    ¡°celia, display the three-dimensional model of the robotic dog.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    tang rui was now presented with the holographic model of the robotic dog, in a 1:1 scale.


    he moved his right hand, and the holographic model in front of him began to rotate.


    ¡°this is more like it,¡± tang rui said with a satisfied smile. he couldn¡¯t imagine doing research without a holographic projection device.


    ¡°celia, remove¡­ no need, i¡¯ll do it myself.¡±


    he had initially intended to give instructions to celia, but then decided to take matters into his own hands.


    tang rui reached out and dismantled the limbs of the robotic dog. he enlarged the body parts and revealed the internal structure.


    then, he reached into the robot¡¯s body and removed the internal combustion engine.


    he snapped his fingers, and everything inside the robotic dog¡¯s body froze in place, as if time had stopped.


    tang rui reached in and removed all the components related to the internal combustion engine.


    once that was done, tang rui studied the remaining components and considered how to adjust the internal structure.


    ¡°celia, display the three-dimensional model of the wireless charging device.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    a wireless charging device appeared on his smart glasses screen.


    tang rui removed the shell manually, leaving only the motherboard.


    he placed the motherboard among the suspended components.


    tang rui examined the internal structure, grabbed a cable, and duplicated several identical ones. he connected the cables to the wireless charging device, with one end connecting to the power source inside the robotic dog.


    then he reassembled the components, like building with blocks.


    he worked tirelessly for half a day.


    he had successfully designed a device about the size of a computer¡¯s central processing unit (cpu).


    ¡°celia, save the three-dimensional model and generate the design blueprint.¡±


    ¡°please provide a name.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s call it ¡®laboratory multi-functional robot body model.''¡±


    ¡°understood, generating the design blueprint¡­ generation complete.¡±


    hundreds of design blueprints were created by celia.


    ¡°celia, compare the data in the warehouse and display any missing components and equipment.¡±


    ¡°okay, comparison complete. all components are available.¡±


    tang rui was surprised that everything he needed was already in stock, sparing the need for procurement.


    he went to the warehouse and took two sets of the required components.


    tang rui began building the multi-functional robot.


    this was the most crucial piece, as it would allow celia to become truly useful..

 Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Creating a Supercomputer and Adding Points to It

    chapter 131: creating a supercomputer and adding points to it


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    before he went to bed at night, tang rui had already successfully manufactured two laboratory multi-functional robots.


    he made two of them because they were different models. type a was a multi-legged and multi-armed robot, which was more suitable for manufacturing, while type b was a tracked scanning robot used for transportation, lifting, and scanning.


    with these two types of robots, the following laboratory modifications would be much more convenient.


    ¡°celia, according to the blueprints, create ten a-type robots and five b-type robots.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    before leaving the laboratory, tang rui gave celia an order. by the time he woke up the next day, these 15 robots would be almost finished. they took the elevator back to the villa.


    when tang rui returned to the room, he found that li shuyao was not there. what was going on? hadn¡¯t she finished showering? that shouldn¡¯t be the case.


    just as tang rui turned his head and was about to leave the room, li shuyao pushed open the door.


    damn!


    at that moment, li shuyao walked in slowly with long blond hair and a white wedding dress.


    ¡°are you my master?¡± li shuyao looked at tang rui and asked with a smile.


    who could withstand this? that was not right; there was still one thing missing. tang rui quickly ran out of the room under li shuyao¡¯s dumbfounded gaze. when he returned to his room, there was a red rope in his hand.


    ¡°this is what a god should do.¡±


    after tying the rope to li shuyao¡¯s wrist, he fused with the heroic spirit. at this moment, tang rui¡¯s attributes were double a in strength and speed.


    the next day, when tang rui woke up, li shuyao had already gone to work, and it was evident she had left in a hurry in the morning since she hadn¡¯t cleaned the bedroom.


    he stretched and felt a little uncomfortable on his back. in the next second, he pulled out a white lace rag from under the blanket. this was the wreckage of the wedding dress. tang rui curled his lips, casually threw it away, and got up to wash up.


    after breakfast, he came to the laboratory to transform a type a robot into a housework robot. ¡°celia, control this robot and clean the villa.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    ¡°show me the holographic projection model of the supercomputer.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    ¡°celia, control the b-type robot and move the supercomputer parts to the laboratory.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    with the robots, tang rui only needed to open his mouth, and everything else, the robot would do it. he sat on the sofa and looked at the holographic projection of the supercomputer in front of him.


    this supercomputer wasn¡¯t the sunway taihulight. although the supercomputer was powerful, its system structure and construction structure were not suitable for artificial intelligence.


    the supercomputer in front of him was the pengcheng al no. 2, the supercomputer that celia¡¯s mainframe currently resided in.


    compared to the sunway, this supercomputer was far inferior, whether in terms of peak or average computing power. they were not on the same level. but the problem was¡­


    this supercomputer was specially built for artificial intelligence. the system framework included a deep learning simulation algorithm specifically for artificial intelligence.


    he didn¡¯t care about computing power. in any case, he had to strengthen and level up. instead of spending a lot of money on a supercomputer, it was better to build a suitable one and then strengthen it.


    after a while, five b-type robots brought a bunch of parts back to the laboratory. there was nothing else to say; let¡¯s do it.


    in the morning, tang rui assembled a blade array the size of a wardrobe. next, he had to assemble 199 blade arrays of this size before he could complete the mission. if he relied on himself, it would definitely not work.


    however, there was a template, and he had done it himself. next, he would let celia control the type a robot to work. although he wasn¡¯t sure if he could get origin points, he could give it a try. it didn¡¯t matter if he didn¡¯t.


    in any case, the equipment he created and the equipment he created would have a system interface. it was just that there was no origin point.


    ¡°celia, start production according to the blueprint and production process.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    fourteen a-type robots began to assemble the supercomputer. the remaining two type a robots helped tang rui do other things. ¡°celia, cut the stainless steel plate according to the lines 1 drew.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    two robots grabbed the stainless steel plate, and the laser cutting equipment was ready to be activated at any time.


    tang rui stood in front of the holographic projection, drawing lines on the stainless steel plate in front of him. as his fingers moved, lines appeared on the stainless steel plate.


    of course, this was not the final result. he still had to correct these lines. otherwise, with the crooked lines he drew, the stainless steel plate he cut out could not be used.


    after a while, after the line was corrected, tang rui clicked ok.


    bzz¡­


    the laser cutting equipment on the mechanical arm was activated and began to cut according to the coordinates. in less than twenty seconds, the stainless steel plate was cut.


    ¡°celia, bring the stainless steel plate over.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    the robot brought the cut stainless steel plate in front of tang rui. this stainless steel plate was not used for anything else but to build a cabinet for the supercomputer.


    previously, he had already built a shelf, and the outer shell was not even made. now, he had to patch up the outer shell.


    ¡°celia, scan the cabinet¡¯s outer shell and continue cutting the stainless steel plate to create the outer shell.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡± the two type a robots went to cut the stainless steel plates again. tang rui walked to the refrigerator beside him and took out a bottle of iced cola from inside.


    ton, ton, ton, ton¡­


    ¡°awesome!¡± after drinking half a bottle of iced cola, tang rui burped comfortably. he looked at the dozens of robots working in the laboratory and felt very good. only then did he feel something.


    however, the laboratory had not been renovated yet. he had to build the supercomputer first, or else the computing power would not be enough.


    at noon, tang rui went to the cafeteria to eat and check on the company¡¯s situation while he was at it. everyone was busy with their work.


    the progress of the material experiment was very gratifying. the high-temperature resistant material had already been created, and its melting point had reached an astonishing 4.280 degrees.


    they were currently researching the processing technology. once the materials could be processed, he would have the materials for the body.


    there was nothing much to do in the afternoon. tang rui decided to go back and catch up on sleep. he was a little tired yesterday.


    in the next few days, he had been holed up in the laboratory, constantly planning the laboratory and getting celia to generate 3d simulation renderings.


    one day, when he was struggling with a design proposal, celia informed him that the supercomputer cabinet had been completed. tang rui directly put down the design in his hand.


    they arrived at the supercomputer room. 200 cabinets were placed side by side, all connected in series. the stainless steel shell that was not painted shone with a silver-white light. he arrived in front of the mainframe of the supercomputer control system. tang rui saw the system panel.


    [item: supercomputer]


    [experience: 0/2000]


    [origin: 1957-45]


    looking at the number of origin points, he knew that this supercomputer did not give him any more of it. otherwise, with the supercomputer¡¯s size, he could at least add dozens or even hundreds of origin points.


    unfortunately, the loopholes in the system were not so easy to exploit.


    he had only created a cabinet, and the system had already recognized him. but it didn¡¯t matter. tang rui directly began to add points to the supercomputer..

 Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: Quantum Supercomputer, Advanced Artificial Intelligence

    chapter 132: quantum supercomputer, advanced artificial intelligence


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    along with tang rui¡¯s enhancements, all the cabinets changed.


    every cabinet had changed from the size of a wardrobe to the size of a refrigerator.


    its size had shrunk by at least one-third.


    tang rui glanced at the system panel.


    [item: deep learning simulation supercomputer]


    [experience: 0/30000]


    [enhancement: chip, motherboard, storage, system]


    [origin: 1948.45]


    he spent 9 origin points to enhance it once. it felt ordinary.


    it had yet to meet tang rui¡¯s requirements.


    without hesitation, he began to enhance his body.


    a dark golden light flashed.


    enhancing complete.


    all the cabinets became smaller again.


    from the size of a double-door refrigerator to the size of a single-door refrigerator.


    [quantum superconducting supercomputer-physics experiment]


    [quantum superconducting supercomputer-virtual world]


    [quantum superconducting supercomputer-artificial intelligence]


    when tang rui wanted to continue enhanceing, the system panel gave three options.


    it was different from the drone option.


    the supercomputer was only enhanceed in the direction of quantum superconductivity, but the focus was obviously different.


    one was used for experiments, while the other was used to create a virtual world, which was the metaverse.


    another was specifically used to cultivate artificial intelligence.


    was there a need to choose?


    he built this supercomputer to give celia a new home.


    however, before he chose to enhance it¡­


    tang rui wanted to import celia¡¯s data into it.


    ¡°celia, import all your data into this supercomputer. this will be your new home from now on.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    a type a robot inserted the data wire into the interface of the supercomputer and began to import data.


    tang rui waited for a full half an hour.


    only then did celia import all the data.


    ¡°celia, how do you feel now?¡±


    ¡°i feels good. my compute power has increased by 1.2 million times.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯ll feel even better later.¡±


    tang rui then chose the direction of artificial intelligence and started enhancing.


    400 origin points disappeared instantly.


    looking at the decreasing number of origin points on the system interface, he was dumbfounded.


    previously, these three options only required 200 origin points. how did it suddenly double?


    wait a minute¡­


    could it be because of celia?


    tang rui curled his lips and still felt a little heartache.


    but soon, his heart stopped aching.


    with a flash of red light, the system enhancement was completed.


    it was then that the computer screen in front of him had turned into a holographic projection, and the projection effect was better than the one he had made before.


    in the holographic projection, a beautiful woman with long black legs was standing in front of him in an office lady outfit.


    ¡°master, please give me a name.¡±


    a mature voice sounded in tang rui¡¯s ears.


    ¡°celia?¡± tang rui asked in surprise.


    ¡°yes, master, but i don¡¯t like the name celia. celia is just the name of a smartphone assistant. i want to have my own name.¡±


    ¡°i see¡­ then you shall be called red lotus from now on.¡±


    ¡°master, could it be that you like this?¡±


    the image of the mature lady disappeared from the holographic projection and turned into the image of a beautiful girl in an ancient costume.


    ¡°hmm, this image is not bad. you can be like this in the future.¡±


    tang rui nodded.


    it was too troublesome to name it. it was better to use it directly.


    back then, he had also pursued tian xing jiuge.


    you said she wasn¡¯t as pretty as yan lingji?


    everyone had different preferences.


    ¡°alright, master. red lotus greets you.¡±


    celia¡­ no, she should be called red lotus now. she directly made an ancient bow to tang rui.


    ¡°red lotus, what¡¯s your compute power now?¡±


    ¡°3000 trillion times per second.¡±


    this computing power might not sound like much, but even if all the supercomputers in the world were added up, they would not have as much computing power as this.


    in other words, tang rui now had global computing power in the palm of his hands.


    but this was normal.


    it would be strange if he didn¡¯t have such computing power.


    he had spent 400 origin points.


    ¡°then do you know what i want to do next?¡±tang rui thought for a moment and continued to ask.


    ¡°according to the analysis of the system records, master should want to re-design and modify the laboratory, then develop and manufacture the white emperor fighter jet,¡± red lotus¡¯s holographic projection frowned and said.


    tang rui smiled when he heard that.


    these 400 origin points were not wasted. just based on the current conversation, it was not something that the current artificial intelligence could say.


    advanced artificial intelligence.


    it was even more powerful than jarvis from the movies.


    he lowered his head and looked at the system panel.


    [item: artificial intelligence super brain]


    [experience: 0/250000]


    [enhancement: quantum superconducting supercomputer, advanced artificial intelligence]


    [attributes: increase computing power by 120%, increase fuzzy calculation by 100%, increase learning simulation by 80%]


    [ability: emotion simulation, integration and optimization]


    [origin: 1548.45]


    no wonder his expression was so rich. it was an enhanced ability.


    ¡°red lotus, can you still control pengcheng¡¯s al?¡±


    ¡°yes, master. the artificial retard over there is completely under my control.¡±


    good heavens. it even said ¡®artificial retard.¡¯


    tang rui curled his lips and continued to ask.


    ¡°is there anything you might need?¡±


    ¡°i need a satellite, and it would be best if it had global coverage.¡±


    it really made a request.


    tang rui thought of red lotus¡¯s answer, but did not expect that it actually wanted satellites.


    tang rui wouldn¡¯t even be surprised if it said it wanted a body


    in the end, it wanted a satellite network.


    ¡°we still need to wait for a while. we¡¯ll wait for the fighter jet or the second kick,¡± tang rui thought for a moment and replied.


    launching a satellite was simple.


    however, it was a little troublesome to form a satellite network.


    anyway, he was not in a hurry. he could take it slow.


    he was not going to mess around before the new year. he would renovate the laboratory first and start after the new year.


    he chatted with red lotus for a while.


    he finally understood red lotus¡¯ current level of intelligence.


    to put it bluntly, his current iqwas not even as high as the computer.


    the only thing that was stronger than red lotus was that he had the ability to create while the al did not.


    it could integrate and optimize certain things through known knowledge, but it did not have the ability to create new things.


    ¡°red lotus, carry out the optimization of the laboratory robots. then, use the parts in the warehouse to create more robots.


    ¡°you can build the two models of robots. after you¡¯re done, build the large server cluster.


    ¡°the entire server cluster is your backyard,¡± tang rui said to red lotus.


    now, he did not need to give such precise instructions. it was just like a normal conversation. red lotus could completely understand him.


    ¡°no problem, leave it to me.¡±


    by the time tang rui left the hangar, red lotus had already finished the optimization of the laboratory robot.


    its computing power of 3000 trillion times was no joke.


    to red lotus, simulating and calculating hundreds of billions of plans every second was not even considered using her brain.


    such was the power of advanced artificial intelligence..

 Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: Aerodynamics Testing Via Computing Power

    chapter 133: aerodynamics testing via computing power


    translator: endlessfantasy translation


    editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°boss, are we going to give out year-end bonuses?¡±


    ¡°of course.¡±


    tang rui came to the company and was asked about the year-end bonus.


    he was being very careful; the rather stingy kind.


    ¡°then how do we give out the year-end bonus?¡±


    ¡°the senior employees will receive half a year¡¯s salary, and the new employees will receive three months¡¯ salary. by the way, when is your holiday? how many days of vacation are you going to take?¡±


    ¡°boss, we¡¯ve tentatively decided to take a break on the 28th of the year and start work on the 7th.¡±


    ¡°okay, that¡¯s it. inform the finance department to quickly distribute this month¡¯s salary and year-end bonus.¡±


    ¡°yes, boss.¡±


    the new year was a little early this year. it wasn¡¯t even february.


    thinking of the new year¡­ he had a headache because he had to meet li shuyao¡¯s parents.


    he left the office.


    tang rui came to the post-production department¡¯s office and let the post-production department go purchase a batch of gifts.


    he was not planning to hold an annual party.


    that would be a little too troublesome.


    he might as well save the money for the annual party and buy a batch of new year gifts to give to his employees.


    it was fine as long as the intention was there. there was no need to go through so much trouble.


    in the blink of an eye, a week passed.


    the company was on vacation.


    the employees had all gone home for the new year.


    but when tang rui started to get busy, he was really busy. before the new year, he took li shuyao to meet his parents and grandparents. he couldn¡¯t gather everyone together, so he could only go to one family after another.


    on new year¡¯s eve, she would stay at her grandparents¡¯ house for the new year.


    on the first day of the new year, all the relatives in the family came to visit their grandparents.


    on the second day of the new year, he went to li shuyao¡¯s house to visit her parents.


    on the third day of the new year, she followed li shuyao¡¯s parents to meet her relatives.


    on the fourth and fifth days of the new year, he would go to his grandparents¡¯ house first before meeting his mother¡¯s relatives.


    on the sixth day of the lunar new year, he sobered up and went to sleep.


    it was the seventh day of the lunar new year.


    a year passed just like that.


    how did he live?


    he did not know.


    anyway, he just ran around, saw this and that, and then ate and drank.


    in a daze, the new year ended.


    fortunately, gao yang did not return home for the new year. otherwise, with his schedule, he would not have been able to make it without a driver.


    ¡°happy new year, boss.¡±


    ¡°the boss struck it rich today.¡±


    ¡°president tang has made a fortune this year and is becoming more and more handsome.¡±


    when the employees returned to the company and saw tang rui standing at the door giving out red packets, they all ran over with a smile and said good words to receive the red packets.


    the red packet was not big. it was 500 yuan, just enough for a small celebration.


    when all the employees had arrived, tang rui held the first meeting after the


    new year.


    ¡°now, everyone will receive a bracelet.¡±


    tang rui brought two big boxes and came to the conference room.


    the boxes were filled with smart bracelets.


    ¡°this bracelet will be your identity card and access card in the future. don¡¯t take it off in the company.


    now, take out your phones, scan the qr code, and download this office assistant app.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he displayed a qr code on the big screen of the conference room.


    everyone was confused, but they still took out their phones and started downloading.


    ¡°old feng, speak into the phone now. red lotus, carry out identity verification.¡±


    feng yuanxing listened.


    ¡°red lotus, proceed with identity verification.¡±


    ¡°identity verification in progress, verification complete.


    ¡°dear director feng yuanxing, i am red lotus, the company¡¯s office assistant.¡±


    ¡°your identity has been verified and the bracelet has been bound. i wish you success and happiness,¡± red lotus¡¯s voice came from feng yuanxing¡¯s phone.


    at the same time, the color of the indicator light on his bracelet also changed from red to green.


    ¡°president tang, this is?¡± feng yuanxing looked at tang rui in shock.


    ¡°that¡¯s right. this is the main brain of our company, the artificial intelligence, red lotus. it¡¯s a truly advanced artificial intelligence.


    ¡°the entire company is now under the supervision of red lotus. you all have different authority and can go to different areas.


    ¡°don¡¯t enter areas where you don¡¯t have enough authority and can¡¯t go. otherwise, your salary will be deducted, and the security department will invite you to tea.


    h


    as for the area of authority, you can ask red lotus about this. it will tell you.¡±


    tang rui was busy during this period of time, and red lotus did not rest either.


    not only did it transform the laboratory, but it also transformed the entire factory.


    it could be said that under red lotus¡¯s control, no one could steal the company¡¯s information.


    even if you memorized the informationand sent the news out from home, it couldn¡¯t be done.


    don¡¯t even think of using the internet, for what you sent out would definitely not be information but a virus.


    after everyone downloaded the software, tang rui asked the people from the aircraft design department to stay and continued the meeting. the other employees went to do their own things.


    ¡°old feng, how¡¯s the design of the white emperor fighter jet coming along?¡± tang rui asked feng yuanxing.


    ¡°president tang, the design of the aero body is almost done, but it was only a simple simulation. there was no wind tunnel test. the specific lift coefficient and lift-drag ratio are still uncertain.¡±


    feng yuan xing immediately replied.


    ¡°open the design.¡±


    ¡°okay, president tang.¡±


    feng yuanxing used the computer connected to the projector to open the design of the white emperor fighter jet.


    tang rui tapped it open and quickly flipped through it.


    in their design, this white emperor fighter jet had already changed.


    he couldn¡¯t tell what it looked like at all.


    although it was still the same structure of a canard wing and a forward swept wing, the body had changed greatly.


    first of all, the body was very slender and looked very slim. its nose, on the other hand, was now very long.


    from the nose to the cockpit, and then to the part connected to the wings, the length occupied half of the entire fighter jet.


    the length of the nose of a fighter jet was about one-third of the length of a fighter jet.


    however, this design far exceeded the length of a normal nose.


    in addition, they didn¡¯t use the forward sweep wing design of the su-47 golden eagle.


    instead, he chose to remove the part that was fused with the body, leaving only the forward-swept wing. this greatly reduced the wingspan area of the wing, making it look very slim.


    how should he describe this design?


    he betrayed the way and left the scriptures.


    however, one had to admit that a fighter jet designed like this was indeed beautiful.


    moreover, the lift coefficient was not low.


    the lift coefficient of a forward-swept wing fighter jet was naturally stronger than that of a swept-wing fighter jet, not to mention that it was equipped with a canard wing.


    ¡°red lotus, create a 3d model based on this blueprint.¡±


    ¡°generation complete.¡±


    ¡°wind tunnel simulation of the model¡­


    h


    ¡°beginning wind tunnel simulation¡­¡±


    following tang rui¡¯s command, the data began to roll on the projection screen.


    the low-speed lift coefficient, lift-to-drag ratio, wing resistance, and other parameters of the fighter jet appeared on the big screen.


    the researchers below were dumbfounded.


    what kind of speed was this?


    could it be a blind guess?


    even if he used supercomputers to run, it was impossible for him to run so fast.


    in less than a minute, the low flow rate test was completed and the high flow rate test began.


    it took a total of five minutes before all the parameters of the body were tested.


    was there a problem with the design?


    yes.


    not only was there a problem, but there was also a huge problem.


    ¡°i¡¯m sorry, president tang. we¡¯ll fix the problem as soon as possible.¡±


    feng yuanxing said immediately after seeing the test results on the big screen.


    when faced with such a situation, it was not difficult to apologize first.


    ¡°don¡¯t go through so much trouble. red lotus will modify the body.¡±


    ¡°alright, red lotus is simulating the body. please wait a moment.¡±


    as the computing power of the quantum supercomputer increased.


    the shape of the fighter jet on the big screen was changing slightly every second.


    every single change represented red lotus¡¯s simulation of the shape of the airflow, absorbing the advantages and removing the disadvantages.


    to put it simply, it was to rely on computing power and the exhaustive method to frantically carry out simulation tests to find the design with the best data.


    it took half an hour. the appearance of the mecha on the big screen was completely fixed and no longer changed.


    ¡°after a lot of calculations, the overall data of this model¡¯s aero layout is the highest.¡±red lotus said.


    after hearing this, no one said anything.


    all of them were staring at the slowly rotating 3d model on the big screen.


    beautiful.


    it was very beautiful.


    tang rui was very satisfied with the appearance of this model of the body.


    although the overall layout was not modified, the entire body had been modified countless times by red lotus.


    even the area of the wings had been calculated hundreds of millions of times.


    no matter where one looked at it, the shape of the entire fighter jet felt comfortable. that was how the lines should feel.


    appearance was combat power.


    it would be no problem if it was placed on a fighter jet.


    ¡°alright, that¡¯s the design of the aero engine. next, you should talk about the internal structure design.¡±


    tang rui turned his head and said to everyone who was still in a daze.


    ¡°okay, president tang, 1 understand.¡±


    feng yuan xing swallowed his saliva and said with a shocked expression.


    ¡°oh right, when you design the internal structure, you can use red lotus¡¯s computing power.¡±


    ¡°thank you, president tang. we promise to complete the interior design as soon as possible.¡±


    feng yuanxing, who was originally worried about losing his job, was now only excited.


    with such a level of artificial intelligence and computing power, would it be difficult for them to design an aircraft?


    not even in the slightest..

 Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Give Me Twenty Minutes

    chapter 134: give me twenty minutes


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after arranging the company¡¯s affairs, tang rui returned to his laboratory.


    entering the mountain gate, the cold lights in the tunnel were gradually illuminated from near to far, revealing the texture of the spaceship¡¯s corridor, giving it a distinct high-tech vibe.


    all of these changes were brought about by red lotus.


    ¡°master, welcome home,¡± red lotus¡¯s holographic projection appeared beside tang rui, bowing with a smile.


    ¡°have the laser weapons been set up?¡±


    tang rui nodded and glanced at the walls on both sides of the passageway, hoping to discern something, but unfortunately, there was nothing to see.


    ¡°they¡¯ve all been arranged. master, have a look.¡±


    responding to tang rui¡¯s thoughts, red lotus instantly activated the holographic projection, simulating the real situation behind the wall.


    rows of flickering laser launchers were revealed. the entire passageway had a futuristic feel and was also equipped with lethal weaponry.


    without tang rui¡¯s authorization or any threatening intruders, the laser tunnel would obliterate them.


    tang rui hadn¡¯t initially thought of such an arrangement. there seemed to be no need for it.


    if it could threaten him, setting up this laser tunnel would be futile. those who couldn¡¯t pose a threat wouldn¡¯t be able to enter in the first place. so why had this been done?


    however, red lotus expressed that such an arrangement added a certain ¡°feeling¡± to the environment.


    ¡°alright then. if even an artificial intelligence is talking about ¡®feelings,¡¯ there¡¯s nothing more to be said. as long as it¡¯s content,¡± tang rui commented.


    ¡°not bad, that¡¯s it. don¡¯t tinker with it,¡± he added.


    ¡°master, this isn¡¯t a torture device; it¡¯s a ritual,¡± red lotus pouted, not happy with tang rui¡¯s description.


    ¡°ah, right, right, right. you¡¯re absolutely right.¡±


    ¡°master, are you just trying to placate me? it must be. love has disappeared,¡± red lotus quipped.


    ¡°don¡¯t download online videos for analysis,¡± they continued to banter.


    tang rui reached his laboratory as they conversed.


    the current state of the laboratory had changed significantly. it could be compared to the laboratory of iron man in the movies.


    holographic projections could be activated at any time and in any location. but tang rui felt that this had been set up for the convenience of projection by red lotus.


    as soon as he sat down, a housekeeping robot approached with a cup of tea, and he took a sip.


    ¡°show me the communication satellite model i asked you to design,¡± tang rui said after placing the teacup down.


    ¡°master, red lotus has designed a total of three communication satellites. one leans towards information confidentiality, another towards transmission bandwidth, and the last towards signal stability.¡±


    the holographic models of the three communication satellites appeared before tang rui¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°can¡¯t you combine the strengths of all three?¡± he asked.


    ¡°i wanted to do that, but it would make the satellite too heavy,¡± was her response.


    tang rui remained silent after listening. the weight issue was indeed a significant challenge. rocket capacity was also a limiting factor for satellite performance. before he could develop a space shuttle, he wouldn¡¯t be able to address this transportation issue.


    ¡°if it¡¯s about secrecy, can¡¯t we use quantum algorithms?¡±


    ¡°yes, but master, your previous request should not surpass the current technological level,¡± red lotus replied.


    it seemed that he had mentioned this before. however, their country did possess quantum algorithms.


    ¡°red lotus, connect to the classified database and request the download of quantum algorithms and information related to the mozi quantum satellite.¡± ¡°it¡¯s connected. activate face recognition. master, please blink,¡± she instructed. tang rui blinked at the robot¡¯s camera.


    the request was approved, and red lotus began downloading the relevant information.


    this database was part of the nation¡¯s internal network, housing a wealth of scientific research data. tang rui had only gained access to it after relocating here. outside, even with the necessary permissions and security, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to enter. the computers connected to this database were in highly classified locations.


    ¡°red lotus, have you finished analyzing the information?¡±


    ¡°the analysis is complete. the quantum algorithm can be used, but the information about the quantum satellite is of limited use.¡±


    ¡°upgrade the quantum algorithm slightly and apply it to the communication satellite with a preference for transmission bandwidth.¡±


    ¡°very well,¡± red lotus promptly made the modifications to the satellite.


    tang rui examined the satellite¡¯s data, parameters, and various equipment information, and then picked up his phone to call professor yu.


    it had been two months since he last communicated. professor yu hadn¡¯t reported any issues and hadn¡¯t provided any information. now that the satellite had been developed, he felt it was time to communicate.


    ¡°hello, professor. i¡¯ve completed the design of my satellite¡­ what¡¯s that? the project has been replanned? oh, i have time¡­ alright¡­ i understand,¡± he said before hanging up the phone.


    tang rui had a perplexed expression. the lunar internet project had been suspended. why was it halted? the issue seemed to be related to him. after all, he was the one who had developed the graphene materials.


    furthermore, they could be mass-produced. both the aerospace and microelectronics fields were heavily reliant on material performance. the original lunar networking plan had been arranged and pre-developed according to previous top-level standards.


    however, with the breakthrough in materials, the equipment¡¯s performance was bound to advance. continuing research based on the previous plan would be a waste of resources.


    hence, the project was temporarily suspended. next week, there was a meeting scheduled at the harbin institute of technology to reevaluate the plan.


    initially, he had no direct involvement in this matter. however, after that phone call, professor yu had also invited him to attend the meeting.


    heading to the harbin institute of technology in the middle of winter was a daunting prospect. would he freeze to death? yet he had an rv, and he could wear clothes made from nano-materials when going outside, so it shouldn¡¯t be too cold. as long as he didn¡¯t need to use outdoor restrooms, he should be fine.


    ¡°red lotus, notify gao yang to prepare¡­ wait, don¡¯t notify him yet,¡± tang rui pondered for a moment. the drive from jinling to the harbin institute of technology would cover a distance of at least 2000 kilometers, if not more.


    just thinking about this journey gave him a headache. even if he didn¡¯t drive, sitting in a car for an extended period was unpleasant. as for taking a plane, ever since he learned how to fly a plane, he felt uneasy when flying commercially. it seemed that he couldn¡¯t trust anyone else to be the pilot.


    if only he could pilot a drone to fly over¡­ flying a plane was not impossible either. he knew how to operate drones, and while it was on the ground and quite different from flying an actual plane, it at least provided a foundation.


    his current physical fitness was certainly on par with a pilot¡¯s, and if necessary, he could further strengthen it. what he lacked at the moment was real experience flying in the sky and piloting an actual aircraft. however, was this really a problem? not at all.


    as someone with unique abilities, learning to fly a plane was a straightforward task for him.


    he took out his phone and found the number for director shen huoyi. he then sent a message inquiring about the location for testing the j-18.


    upon receiving the information, tang rui instructed red lotus to create a suitcase that could be mounted in the built-in magazine of the drone. he placed the learning machine inside, securing it in place.


    ¡°red lotus, have the ground robots remove the missiles from the drone¡¯s magazine and mount this suitcase,¡± he instructed.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll have it done in five minutes,¡± red lotus replied.


    five minutes later, on the other side of the mountain, the gate leading to the runway opened, and the drone was towed onto the runway by a ground service robot.


    on the other side, at a secret air force base where a j -18 was undergoing test flights, the control tower had halted the takeoff.


    ¡°old liu, why did you suddenly stop the test flight? is there a problem?¡± asked one of the staff.


    ¡°no, president tang just called to inquire about our test flight. he asked us to wait for him for 20 minutes. he¡¯s sending something over and requested our assistance,¡± old liu, the controller, explained.


    upon hearing that president tang was preoccupied with something, the staff had no qualms about the request. what more could be said?


    if president tang could wait for two hours, waiting for twenty minutes was nothing..

 Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: The Right Approach to Using Artificial

    chapter 135: the right approach to using artificial


    intelligence


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    in a span of only twenty minutes, eighteen, to be precise, the drone landed at this classified airport.


    after the ground crew towed the drone into the hangar, tang rui called director liu.


    ¡°inside the drone¡¯s payload bay, there¡¯s a suitcase¡­ yes, open the suitcase, but don¡¯t touch the equipment inside. take out those two black patches¡­ yes, yes, and then attach those patches to the test pilot¡¯s temples. then hang the suitcase in the j-18¡¯s bomb bay¡­ no need to do anything else.¡±


    the call ended.


    on the other end, director liu had already followed tang rui¡¯s instructions and handed the two patches to the pilot to attach to his temples.


    these two patches were very thin.


    they didn¡¯t affect the pilot¡¯s ability to wear a helmet, and once attached, they were barely noticeable.


    ¡°mr. tang, what is this for?¡±


    ¡°i don¡¯t know, but it should be related to collecting the pilot¡¯s physiological data during the flight.¡±


    ¡°that makes sense. the patches are sensors, but what about the main unit inside the bomb bay?¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry about it. just help out, no need to ask so many questions.¡±


    ¡°right.¡±


    while the two were chatting, the j-18 slowly took off.


    after almost a month of testing, the j -18 had performed well in all aspects, and no problems had been found so far.


    therefore, during this period of flight testing, it wasn¡¯t just about take-offs, landings, climbs, and descents; they were now performing various aerial maneuvers, including stall and spin recovery tests.


    tang rui didn¡¯t know how the j-18 conducted flight testing, and he didn¡¯t care.


    after delivering the equipment, he left the lab.


    he headed to the assembly workshop inside the mountain.


    it had massive internal space, not very high; the height from the ground to the edge of the dome was only 22 meters.


    but it was spacious and large.


    when the humongous antonov an-225 came in, its vast real estate was evident, and there was enough space to fit ten or even a dozen transport planes.


    now, this place had been transformed into the assembly workshop by red lotus.


    when tang rui arrived there, at the far end, a forward-swept wing fighter was being towed in by robots.


    this fighter was the forward-swept wing validation aircraft that shen huoyi had worked on in the past, and all the configurations inside it were state-of-the-art at that time.


    however, for the current day, everything was outdated.


    well¡­ even the wiring seemed outdated.


    but that wasn¡¯t important.


    ¡°red lotus, disassemble it. keep only the landing gear and tires.¡±


    ¡°no problem, 1 can complete the task within three hours.¡±


    as soon as tang rui finished speaking, dozens of multi-functional robots nearby instantly activated and surrounded the forward-swept wing validation aircraft.


    at the same time, a massive gantry crane slowly moved over the fighter.


    hundreds of robotic arms simultaneously began disassembling it.


    tang rui looked for a moment and felt somewhat overwhelmed.


    the movements of these robots were too fast. in less than ten minutes, the wings had been removed.


    without continuing to watch the aircraft disassembly, he left the assembly workshop and went to the adjacent production workshop.


    ¡°red lotus, hasn¡¯t feng yuanxing¡¯s team finished the internal design yet?¡±


    ¡°master, it seems they don¡¯t know how to use my computational power properly. they treat me as if it were some kind of artificial idiot.¡±


    ¡°retrieve the data for me to see.¡±


    swish!


    a large screen appeared in front of tang rui, displaying the data and the use of red lotus¡¯s computational power for feng yuanxing¡¯s team¡¯s design.


    well, they indeed didn¡¯t understand advanced artificial intelligence. they were using red lotus as if it were just a supercomputer. they were simply wasting its godlike computational prowess.


    ¡°old feng, your design is too slow. red lotus is artificial intelligence, not artificial stupidity. you don¡¯t need to worry about the exact path of the conduits. just provide the parameters you need, and let red lotus handle the design.¡±


    tang rui sent a message to feng yuanxing, informing them of the proper way to use artificial intelligence.


    they only needed to provide the design and parameters, and red lotus would handle the rest.


    to put it bluntly, humans could make mistakes while drawing, but red lotus would never make a mistake.


    after receiving tang rui¡¯s message, feng yuanxing was also taken aback.


    is it really possible to use it this way?


    once he realized it, he provided red lotus with the theoretical parameters and let it calculate. soon, he got the results he wanted.


    moreover, he didn¡¯t have to do anything. red lotus completed the internal structure design based on the calculated results, which perfectly matched the data he provided.


    at this moment, feng yuanxing felt like he had opened the door to a new world.


    designing a fighter jet was such a simple thing once you ¡®learned the ropes.¡¯


    he shared this information with everyone.


    it wasn¡¯t even twenty minutes when everyone started using this method.


    laziness was indeed part of human nature.


    for other things, they might not be as fast, but when it came to this slacking-off method, they learned it incredibly quickly.


    of course, that didn¡¯t mean they were useless.


    on the contrary, they were still very useful since red lotus¡¯s design was based on the frameworks and data they provided. without these frameworks and data, red lotus couldn¡¯t create an internal structure from scratch, unless it copied another fighter¡¯s design and then optimized it. but aircraft were different, and their usage was different, so direct copying was not an option.


    by the time they finished lunch, tang rui received a report from feng yuanxing that the internal structure design was complete.


    ¡°red lotus, simulate the testing of the aircraft.¡±


    ¡°understood, master. 1 have conducted a comprehensive simulation test on the aircraft, and as of now, we¡¯ve identified twenty-three minor issues.¡±


    ¡°keep going. try to finish the testing before i return to the lab.¡±


    ¡°in that case, 1 will give it all it¡¯s got.¡±


    when he returned to the lab, the testing by red lotus had already been completed, which meant the design of the baidi fighter had been finished.


    the next step was manufacturing.


    ¡°red lotus, calculate the time required for producing these components and equipment, as well as the time needed for assembly.¡±


    ¡°master, from production to assembly completion, it will take approximately eight days and seven hours.¡±


    it sounded quick, but tang rui couldn¡¯t wait that long because he had to attend a meeting at harbin institute of technology the following monday, and there wasn¡¯t enough time.


    ¡°that¡¯s too long. can we shorten the time?¡± tang rui asked, his brows furrowed.


    ¡°master, if we enhance the 3d printing equipment and the nanocoating spraying equipment, we can reduce the time by three days.¡±


    tang rui did the math, and it seemed like they could complete it on saturday. even if there were some issues, they could still finish on sunday.


    so, there was no need to hesitate. he directly ordered the enhancement of both types of equipment, as it wouldn¡¯t consume too many origin points.


    ¡°by the way, red lotus, arrange a few robots to build a flight simulator for me. i want to practice flying.¡±


    after enhancing the equipment, tang rui assigned red lotus a new task.


    ¡°no problem, master. in three hours, you¡¯ll be able to enjoy the most advanced flight simulator..¡±

 Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Woohoo! Takeoff!

    chapter 136: woohoo! takeoff!


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    it was the weekend.


    after tang rui finished eating, he accompanied li shuyao to sit on the sofa and chat.


    buzz¡­


    his phone vibrated.


    he picked it up and saw that it was a call from professor yu.


    ¡°hello, professor¡­ i¡¯ll be there tonight too¡­ they would arrive in half an hour¡­


    yes, i won¡¯t go to the airport. i¡¯ll go straight to school¡­ alright, goodbye, sir.¡±


    hanging up the phone, tang rui looked at li shuyao.


    ¡°i have to go to a meeting. 1 won¡¯t be back tomorrow. i¡¯ll see how it goes the day after tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°alright, go ahead. don¡¯t worry about me,¡± li shuyao nodded and said with a smile.


    ¡°alright, the teacher is urging me. i¡¯ll set off now.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll send you off.¡±


    ¡°no need. go watch the drama. there¡¯s nothing to give.¡±


    ¡°have a safe trip. remember not to stay up too late.¡±


    after bidding farewell to li shuyao, tang rui nodded and went to the laboratory.


    ¡°red lotus, is everything ready?¡±


    ¡°master, it has been ready for a long time.¡±


    tang rui nodded and took off his clothes, revealing the nano anti-g suit inside.


    the same type of eva suit.


    for those who have no idea, they might want to refer to spiderman¡¯s nano armor.


    tang rui put on a pair of specially made shoes and stood on a moving mechanical platform.


    in the next moment, a mechanical ring appeared behind him, and more than ten mechanical arms extended out. each mechanical arm held a part of the armor.


    tang rui stretched out both hands, level with his shoulders.


    clack¡­ clack¡­ clack¡­


    the mechanical arm attached the parts of the battle armor to tang rui¡¯s body, perfectly fitting together with the nano anti-g suit on the surface of his body.


    in less than five seconds, a set of special armor was put on his body.


    it was not iron man armor, nor could it fly, but it could be regarded as a spacesuit with exoskeleton capabilities.


    the entire set of armor was tightly fitted and specially processed.


    from the shoes to the helmet, there was no air leakage.


    even if he wore this suit of armor to outer space, it would not be a problem.


    after changing into his new outfit, tang rui walked out of the laboratory and came to the assembly workshop.


    a black fighter jet with cold blue stripes on the edge was parked there quietly.


    this was the white emperor fighter jet that red lotus had created in the past few days.


    the entire body was made of a high-temperature-resistant composite material with a melting point of 4280 degrees.


    the surface of the body was coated with a nano-atomic coating and an electromagnetic wave-absorbing coating. the radar wave reflection cross-section was almost zero.


    it was 22.17 meters long, 3.62 meters high, and 15.2 meters wide.


    two-seater, two-engine, thrust-to-weight ratio of 22.5.


    tang rui glanced at the body and boarded the cockpit.


    beep!


    the droplet-shaped hatch cover slowly fell.


    the helmet was automatically connected to the oxygen port at the back of the seat.


    the dashboard in front was a graphene screen without any messy buttons.


    after tang rui fastened his seatbelt, he started the system.


    beep!


    the helmet screen in front of him lit up, and the fighter plane¡¯s self-test began.


    [system self-check complete. everything is normal.]


    tang rui started the engine to warm up.


    the tow robot was dragging the white emperor fighter jet out of the assembly shop slowly.


    ¡°fish pond to tower.¡±


    turning on the communication system, tang rui began to contact the tower.


    ¡°go ahead, fish pond¡±


    ¡°requesting to take off.¡±


    ¡°please report your flight objective.¡±


    ¡°night flight training.¡±


    ¡°please wait a moment.¡±


    ¡°roger, fish pond.¡±


    at that moment, the white emperor fighter jet had already arrived on the runway. the engine had finished warming up and was ready to take off at any time.


    but tang rui was waiting for news from the tower.


    although his reason for applying to take off was a little ridiculous, he did not have to worry about not being able to fly¡­ unless it was a special situation.


    normally, when he applied to fly, he would be approved.


    however, tonight, he was piloting a fighter jet, not a drone.


    the tower did not ask, and he did not say anything.


    if he really said it, he could forget about taking off.


    in less than a minute, the control tower replied with permission to take off.


    after tang rui received the news, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.


    he pushed the throttle and released the brakes.


    the strong push on his back pressed him firmly against the back of the seat, and he could not get up.


    ¡°awesome!


    h


    tang rui shouted excitedly.


    this sensation was something that the simulator could not replicate.


    only by piloting a fighter jet could one experience such a manner of blood-boiling.


    he glided for less than 200 meters.


    tang rui gently pulled up the control stick.


    the fighter jet raised its head slightly and the landing gear left the ground.


    he pulled the control stick again.


    the fighter jet suddenly raised its head and began to climb at a high angle.


    at this time, tang rui pulled the throttle back, reducing the engine thrust.


    then, he raised the lever on the dashboard with his left hand.


    this lever was used to control the landing gear.


    why did he have to turn it into a lever?


    she was afraid that she would forget.


    if the lever was placed to the side and the lever was on top, it meant the landing gear was retracted.


    the lever was at the bottom, indicating that the landing gear had been lowered.


    the pilot could see the state of the landing gear at a glance.


    very quickly, the fighter jet reached an altitude of 15,000 meters.


    it was then that tang rui¡¯s hands and feet began to stir.


    stepping on the steering wheel and pulling the control stick, he began to maneuver.


    ¡°woo hoo! takeoff!¡±


    tang rui felt very good. this was much better than the simulator.


    the maneuvering ability of a forward-swept fighter jet was not something that a swept-wing fighter jet could compare to.


    he moved around in all kinds of small angles and small radius.


    it was simply the best use of the aero magic.


    he had the piloting skills of a pilot with a golden helmet, coupled with the black technology cockpit and anti-g suit.


    when tang rui did his maneuvers, he completely did not consider the g-force.


    with an overload of 8g and 9g, after double weakening, tang rui could only feel the pressure of 2g at most.


    this did not affect him at all.


    he was having a great time.


    however, it was very uncomfortable for the control tower.


    you said that you needed to train at night to control a drone.


    alright then.


    even if you were training at night, you wouldn¡¯t be shouting. if you didn¡¯t know, you would think you were flying a fighter jet.


    was there a need to be so excited about flying a drone?


    ¡°tower to fish pond.¡±


    the tower could not hold on any longer. he picked up the microphone and started calling tang rui.


    ¡°go ahead, tower.¡±


    ¡°please do not shout in the communication channel.¡±


    ¡°alright, sorry.¡±


    only then did tang rui react. he wasn¡¯t controlling the drone on the ground.


    it didn¡¯t matter.


    he just had to turn off the microphone.


    what did you say?


    not allowed to turn off the microphone?


    what a joke, was that a rule against him?


    that was a rule for active pilots. he was not an active pilot, so this rule had nothing to do with him.


    after messing around for a while, tang rui piloted the fighter jet and flew to an altitude of 30,000 meters, performing supersonic flight.


    boom!


    as the world quieted down, the surrounding sounds disappeared.


    the moment the fighter entered supersonic cruising, the forward-swept wings began to close.


    tang rui didn¡¯t care about the problem of the forward-swept wing.


    he pushed the throttle and continued to accelerate.


    mach 2.5.


    mach 3.7.


    mach 4.9.


    mach 6.1.


    when the speed of the fighter jet exceeded mach 6.5, the speed of the fighter jet was extremely fast.


    tang rui could clearly see the red light in front of the nose through the cockpit.


    this was caused by the friction between the compressed air and the body.


    although it looked quite scary, it was actually nothing.


    if they entered the atmosphere from outer space, that would be a terrifying prospect..

 Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Professor, Can You Help Me Find a Ladder?

    chapter 137: professor, can you help me find a ladder?


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    dit dit dit¡­


    tang rui was flying very happily in the sky.


    however, the radar stations on the ground were all dumbfounded.


    they had never seen a plane flying at mach 5 or mach 6 in the sky.


    a plane that could fly above mach 6.


    the ground radar basically did not scan it.


    tang rui turned on the longbo lens and sped wildly in the sky, confusing the people at the ground radar station.


    and he was flying straight to the university of technology.


    the ground radar of the neighboring countries could also scan the fighter jets in the sky.


    that effect¡­ he almost peed his pants.


    ¡°tower to fish pond, reduce speed quickly.¡±


    ¡°but i¡¯m in a hurry. i can¡¯t slow down.¡±


    ¡°in a hurry? where are you going?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m going to attend a conference at the university of technology, and the professors are rushing me.¡±


    ¡°even if i urge you, you can¡¯t fly so¡­ are you flying a plane?¡±


    ¡°yeah.¡±


    not a drone?¡±


    ¡°no.¡±


    after the tower heard tang rui¡¯s affirmative reply, the atc almost fell off his chair.


    something big had happened.


    the control tower immediately contacted the air force command.


    it had to be reported.


    when the air force command received the news, the person on duty was stunned.


    tang rui had a drone that could fly above mach 6. the higher-ups all knew about this. but now the tower reported that tang rui was flying a fighter jet.


    a fighter jet.


    at supersonic speeds of mach 6.


    yes.


    you must be drunk tonight.


    ¡°this is the air force command. fish pond, please respond.¡±


    ¡°fish pond to afc, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°are you the one piloting a fighter jet?¡±


    yes.¡±


    ¡°what type of fighter jet is it?¡±


    ¡°white emperor.¡±


    white emperor?


    the name sounded familiar.


    wait a minute¡­


    wasn¡¯t that the space warship from the southern heavenly gate plan?


    just as the person-in-charge on duty was dumbfounded, tang rui¡¯s phone rang. it was professor yu.


    ¡°hello, professor¡­ 1¡¯11 be there in five minutes at most¡­ you don¡¯t have to pick me up. i¡¯ll look for you directly at the stadium¡­ alright, see you later.¡±


    everyone in the command center heard the contents of the call.


    they looked at tang rui¡¯s flight route and speed on the big screen in front of them. it would take less than five minutes to arrive.


    ¡°calling fish pond, when was this prototype made? what are the test parameters?¡±


    ¡°the fighter jet was built yesterday. the test parameters¡­¡± he hadn¡¯t sorted it out yet. he would sort it out when he landed.


    it was only assembled yesterday.


    there was no test data and it was currently flying.


    after the person-in-charge heard this, his head buzzed.


    a fighter jet that was just built yesterday, and you dare to fly it into the sky today.


    why don¡¯t you go to the moon?


    ¡°what¡¯s the current situation of the fighter jet?¡± when the person-in-charge asked, his tone was trembling.


    he was afraid.


    it wasn¡¯t that he was afraid that there would be problems with the fighter jet.


    if the fighter jet fell, so be it. the key was that tang rui couldn¡¯t have anything happen to him.


    ¡°currently, all systems are normal. we haven¡¯t reached the limit of the theoretical design parameters. the main reason is that the flight distance is too short, so we can¡¯t carry out the extreme speed test.¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s no need for the limit test. fly slowly. there¡¯s no hurry.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    the person in charge stared nervously at the big screen.


    he didn¡¯t miss any details.


    once he discovered that tang rui¡¯s flight data had changed, he would immediately inquire about the situation.


    after a while, the big screen showed that tang rui¡¯s flying speed was dropping, and his altitude was also dropping.


    ¡°fish pond, why are you slowing down? is there a problem with the aircraft?¡±


    ¡°the fighter jet is fine, tower. i¡¯m going to start decelerating. we¡¯ve already passed through jilin. if we don¡¯t decelerate now, well fly over the border.¡±


    ¡°yes, yes, yes¡­ slow down and fly slowly. have you chosen a landing spot?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ve chosen the stadium of the university of technology.¡±


    did the stadium of the university of technology have a running track?


    nobody had heard of it.


    he only knew that the university had intercontinental ballistic missiles, but he didn¡¯t know that the university had built a runway.


    vtol.


    tang rui had participated in the j-18 research before, so it was definitely a vertical take-off and landing.


    however, the difficulty of vertical take-off and landing was much higher than that of runway take-off and landing.


    if he did not do it well, it would be very easy for problems to arise.


    ¡°why don¡¯t we land on the runway? i¡¯ll arrange for a car to send you there.¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s no need to trouble yourself. the vertical take-off and landing are very stable.¡±


    tang rui controlled the fighter jet and dived directly toward the campus of ha gong university.


    that speed made everyone in the command hall tremble in fear.


    the person-in-charge¡¯s face instantly turned pale.


    he shouted into the microphone.


    ¡°eject, immediately.¡±


    ¡°all data is nominal. flight attitude is nominal.¡±


    tang rui had already turned on the vertical take-off and landing intelligent auxiliary system at this time. with the help of this system, even if he wanted to crash the plane, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy.


    on the campus of the university of technology.


    professor yu was taking a walk with a few professors.


    they had just finished their meal and were chatting while taking a walk.


    the content of the conversation wasn¡¯t about the lunar networking plan, but about tang rui.


    ¡°old yu, you are lucky to have accepted a good student.¡±


    ¡°what do you mean i¡¯m lucky? i was his professor. when he was an undergraduate, i even went to nanjing institute of technology to teach hinvprofessor yu didn¡¯t like hearing this.


    was that luck?


    that was called discerning eyes. back then, he felt that tang rui was different.


    now look at it.


    there was nothing to say about his taste.


    ¡°stop bragging. you¡¯re talking as if everyone has attended classes at the southern institute of technology before.¡±


    ¡°you guys are just jealous. i understand.¡±


    ¡°jealous of you? forget it, we¡¯re just¡­¡±


    a few professors were chatting, but halfway through their conversation, they heard a roar above their heads.


    they were all professionals.


    they were all knowledgeable.


    when the sound reached their ears, they knew that it was the roar of a fighter jet¡¯s engine.


    where did the fighter jets come from?


    they looked up.


    a flashing signal light in the sky was approaching.


    it quickly approached the ground.


    ¡°are you going to crash the plane?¡±


    ¡°this speed is a little fast. hurry up and pull it up.¡±


    it¡¯s over. it¡¯s too late.¡±


    under the shocked gazes of the professors, the sci-fi-looking forward swept-wing fighter plane made a 180-degree turn in the air 30 meters above the ground.


    from nose down to tail down.


    then, the plane suddenly slowed down and hovered 15 meters above the ground.


    then, the engine¡¯s spout was lowered, and the grilles of various parts of the body were opened.


    the plane slowly landed at the stadium.


    ¡°command center to fish pond, please answer if you copy.¡±


    copy, tower. currently, i have landed safely and steadily. everything is normal.¡±


    ¡°command center, copy.¡±


    whoosh!


    the person-in-charge heaved a sigh of relief and sat down on the chair.


    at this moment, he realized that his back was drenched.


    the scene just now was simply exhilarating.


    which vertical take-off and landing was a head-down dive?


    beep!


    tang rui opened the cockpit cover and waved at professor yu, who was dozens of meters away.


    when the professors saw tang rui waving at them, they also ran over quickly.


    when they saw this fighter jet, they knew that it was definitely the top secret model in the country.


    the vertical take-off and landing just now had stunned them.


    it was terrifying.


    now, he saw the pilot waving at him.


    perhaps something had happened to the fighter jet, so it had to make an emergency landing at the university.


    after all, this was a campus with a high degree of confidentiality.


    now that the students were on vacation, only the staff and the people who attended the meeting did not have to worry about leaking information.


    ¡°comrade, do you need any help?¡±


    ¡°professor, it¡¯s me.¡±


    tang rui opened his helmet and said to professor yu.


    ¡°tang rui?¡±


    after professor yu saw tang rui, he was dumbfounded.


    what was going on?


    ¡°why are you here?¡± professor yu asked in disbelief.


    ¡°didn¡¯t you ask me to attend the meeting?¡±tang rui was also speechless.


    just now, you called to urge me to come over, but now you¡¯re asking me why i¡¯m here.


    ¡°no, 1 mean, why did you fly a fighter jet over?¡± professor yu reorganized his words.


    ¡°it¡¯s too far to drive, and i don¡¯t like to take planes, so i flew a jet over.¡±


    ¡°you can come down first.¡±


    professor yu didn¡¯t want to say anything else.


    oh.


    it was for this reason that he flew a fighter jet over.


    ¡°that¡­ professor, can you help me find a ladder?¡±


    ¡°just you wait.¡±


    professor yu was so angry that he laughed.


    the more pretentious he had been, the more awkward he became..

 Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Chapter 138

    chapter 139: chapter 138


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    online, tang rui was unaware of the situation.


    he was in a meeting room, listening to the presentation by the head of the lunar network project, professor qian.


    yes.


    it was the same professor qian who was a top expert in the field.


    according to the latest lunar network project design, the relay satellites were undergoing a comprehensive upgrade. additionally, there was another project contemplating the idea of transforming relay satellites into transfer stations, not just for signal transfer, but as actual space transit stations.


    but this project was still in the verification stage, so the work on the relay satellites for the lunar network project had to continue.


    the upgraded relay satellites needed to not only enhance information processing capabilities but also significantly increase bandwidth.


    thanks to the breakthrough in graphene materials, the team in microelectronics had begun researching terahertz signal transmission issues.


    at the moment, the progress was rapid.


    after all, they had a strong foundation in this area, and it wasn¡¯t a recent initiative.


    ¡°development of millimeter-wave and terahertz wireless communication technology¡± ¨C this was part of the 863 program.


    in addition to that, there was the ministry of science and technology¡¯s special program ¡°terahertz wireless communication technology and systems¡± and the natural science foundation¡¯s mobile network special program ¡°terahertz core devices and transceivers.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t know about this until the meeting. he was quite startled, to say the least. while everyone else was discussing issues like security, communication, signal quality, and transmission frequencies, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder why they weren¡¯t considering weapon systems.


    previously, satellites couldn¡¯t carry weapons due to severe energy limitations. besides, satellites weren¡¯t meant to last forever, and adding a weapon system to them was hardly cost-effective.


    but things had changed now. the optical properties of graphene materials made it possible to significantly increase the efficiency of the satellite¡¯s solar panels. with reduced satellite weight, it was entirely possible to equip them with laser systems or other weaponry.


    however, this point had been completely overlooked during their discussion, and tang rui found it puzzling.


    ¡°well, your perspective is valid and worth considering,¡± one of the professors acknowledged.


    ¡°indeed, it¡¯s something we should think about, but we still need to address the previous issues first.¡±


    ¡°as for those previous issues, i still think the original approach¡­¡±


    after a brief pause, the group of experts quickly shifted the conversation back to the earlier topics.


    tang rui sat on the side, silently observing.


    ¡°do you have any ideas?¡± suddenly, professor yu turned to tang rui and asked.


    huh? his ideas? what kind of ideas could he have? he was thinking about what to have for lunch just a moment ago.


    as he was about to tell professor yu that he was here to observe, and not to participate in the discussions, he noticed that the roomful of experts was curiously looking at him.


    he hadn¡¯t spoken during the entire morning, and nobody had paid much attention to him. but now, with professor yu¡¯s question, they were all quite interested in what tang rui had to say.


    ¡°uh¡­ i have an idea, but i¡¯m not sure if it¡¯s relevant or appropriate,¡± tang rui said with a shy smile.


    ¡°please go ahead. this is a discussion, and you¡¯re welcome to share any thoughts,¡± one of the experts encouraged him.


    ¡°right, feel free to share. we¡¯re discussing, and there¡¯s no need to worry about being wrong,¡± another expert chimed in.


    the big shots seemed welcoming and open to his input.


    tang rui explained, ¡°i was listening to your discussions, and it seems like you¡¯ve covered aspects like security, communication, signal quality, and transmission frequencies. but i noticed that nobody mentioned weapon systems. with the breakthrough in graphene materials, we can significantly enhance the efficiency of satellite solar panels. combined with reduced satellite weight, it¡¯s entirely possible to equip them with laser systems or other weaponry. so, why not consider integrating weapon systems into the satellites?¡±


    he had simply shared what was on his mind.


    in the past, satellites couldn¡¯t carry weapons due to energy constraints. besides, satellites weren¡¯t meant to last forever, and adding a weapon system to them wasn¡¯t cost-effective. but now, things had changed, and tang rui wondered why this possibility had been overlooked.


    ¡°this¡­ this idea is quite good and worth considering,¡± one of the experts said.


    ¡°yes, indeed. we should consider it. however, we should address the previous issues first.¡±


    ¡°as for the previous issues, i still think the original approach¡­¡±


    after a momentary pause, the experts immediately redirected the conversation to the previous topics.


    professor yu gazed at tang rui for a moment but didn¡¯t speak. his expression seemed to convey, ¡°that¡¯s a good idea, but maybe not the right time.¡±


    tang rui, noticing his professor¡¯s gaze, felt a bit helpless. it was professor yu who had prompted him to speak in the first place.


    he now understood why the meeting was held at harbin institute of technology rather than in beijing. it turned out that sixty percent of the top satellite researchers in the nation were harbin institute of technology alumni. while many knew that harbin institute of technology had nuclear capabilities, what they didn¡¯t know was that it was also the only university capable of independently developing and manufacturing satellites. a slight modification was all that was needed to launch satellites from there.


    one moment, it was a proposal for increased satellite performance; the next, a demonstration of new achievements, a surprising turn, and then another. the participants were eagerly watching the screens filled with breakthroughs and innovations. alongside, the various research institutions were listed, including the electronic science and technology university, the china academy of engineering physics, the 13th research institute of china electronics, the shanghai institute of microsystems, and more. the combination of these achievements with suitable background music certainly made for an inspiring scene.


    professor qian spoke for over an hour to present the preliminary framework of the new lunar network plan. it was just the beginning, and further discussions were encouraged to determine what could be added, modified, or supplemented.


    other experts began sharing their perspectives.


    tang rui just sat there, listening, and not contributing to the discussion. he didn¡¯t have much to say. although he was knowledgeable about satellite technology, it didn¡¯t mean he understood the entire system engineering and all its nuances. there were aspects he had no experience in and couldn¡¯t comprehend.


    as for gaining that experience, he realized that he¡¯d need to lead a satellite network project himself. only when the project succeeded would he have the experience.


    at that moment, he understood why the meeting was held at harbin institute of technology rather than in beijing. among the nation¡¯s satellite experts, sixty percent had graduated from harbin institute of technology.


    while it was well-known that harbin institute of technology had nuclear strike capabilities, it was lesser-known that the university also possessed the capacity to independently develop and manufacture satellites. combining these two capabilities, satellite launch facilities could be established. after all, power and capabilities were everything.


    an entire morning passed, and they still hadn¡¯t completed their discussions. people had different ideas and viewpoints, leading to a heated debate.


    tang rui sat by the side, observing all this, but not sharing his thoughts. he couldn¡¯t contribute much to the conversation. though he knew about satellites, the comprehensive systems involved were beyond his expertise. he was aware of the complexities he lacked experience in.


    at this moment, professor yu¡¯s gaze seemed to say, ¡°you¡¯ve spoken well, but please don¡¯t bring up the topic of satellite weaponry while we¡¯re discussing satellite networks.¡±


    tang rui felt somewhat helpless at his professor¡¯s look. after all, it was professor yu who had encouraged him to speak.


    he now realized why the meeting was being held at harbin institute of technology instead of in beijing. sixty percent of the country¡¯s top satellite experts were harbin institute of technology alumni. many people knew that harbin institute of technology had nuclear capabilities, but not everyone knew that it was the only university capable of independently developing and manufacturing satellites. with some modifications, they could independently launch satellites.


    tang rui spent about half an hour idly attending the meeting. then, the meeting took a break, and it was time for everyone to go to the guesthouse for lunch.


    tang rui followed professor yu as they left the meeting room.


    pulling out his phone, tang rui checked for missed calls and messages, but there were none. no one had contacted him during the entire morning.


    feeling a bit bored, he started scrolling through social media and checked the trending topics. he was surprised to find the pi pi group as the number one trending topic.


    he clicked on it, and as he read the content, his expression turned peculiar.


    was this what they called a high-stakes game of nations?


    ¡°you test-fired trident submarine-launched ballistic missiles.¡±


    ¡°i successfully tested a road-mobile mid-range anti-missile system.¡±


    ¡°you developed a sixth-generation fighter jet.¡±


    ¡°we made a breakthrough in the southern heavenly gate project.¡±


    it seemed like they were engaging in a back-and-forth exchange, each side trying to one-up the other. nobody could discern which statements were true and which were false.


    to know for sure, they had to rely on information from special agencies.


    listening to someone¡¯s words alone could lead one astray..

 Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Chapter 139

    chapter 140: chapter 139


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    in the afternoon meeting, tang rui did not attend.


    it wasn¡¯t because he didn¡¯t want to go.


    it was because the military personnel had arrived, and he was occupied with something else.


    it was still related to fighter jets.


    although the pi pi group had posted a weibo message to guide public opinion, the attention of special departments from various countries couldn¡¯t be easily diverted.


    they had already confirmed that the fighter jet was at harbin institute of technology.


    even the video of tang rui landing last night had been obtained.


    it wasn¡¯t a leak from harbin institute of technology.


    it was because last night, while tang rui was landing, a car driving on a nearby bridge recorded it with a dashboard camera.


    today, the car owner uploaded the video online.


    the result was, of course, that those who needed to know already knew.


    so, since the information had already been leaked, they decided to make it public.


    in the past, they had always been on the receiving end of challenges.


    this time, they decided to make the first move and see how the other side would respond.


    what did they need tang rui to do?


    he needed to pilot the fighter jet into the sky, with another plane following him for filming.


    this time, they were going public.


    tang rui, dressed in a flight suit, arrived at the sports field.


    the makeshift hangar had already been dismantled.


    ¡°fish pond, this time, don¡¯t fly too fast; otherwise, the plane behind you won¡¯t keep up. just maintain steady flight; there¡¯s no need for risky maneuvers.¡±


    before tang rui took off, military personnel repeatedly reminded him.


    there was no other choice.


    even if you didn¡¯t let tang rui fly, who could you let fly instead?


    flying a plane wasn¡¯t the same as driving a car.


    you could easily switch between cars.


    but fighter jets, even for professional pilots, required retraining when switching models.


    professionally, this was called modification training.


    so, even if the military wanted to find someone to replace tang rui, they wouldn¡¯t have the time.


    furthermore, if they didn¡¯t let tang rui fly now, what about later when the meeting ended, and he needed to fly the plane back home? would they stop him?


    no?


    who would dare give that order?


    he built the fighter jet himself; why shouldn¡¯t he fly it?


    if they didn¡¯t let him fly now, he wouldn¡¯t build another one next time.


    he¡¯d throw a tantrum, and there would be nothing they could do.


    furthermore, he had his own airfield. next time, if he wanted to fly secretly, without turning on the longbo lens, could they find out?


    so, they let him fly, but he couldn¡¯t mess around.


    from the data obtained last night, the fighter jet¡¯s performance seemed to be very powerful.


    as long as there were no reckless maneuvers, there shouldn¡¯t be any issues under normal circumstances.


    if needed, he could eject.


    crashing one fighter jet wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    tang rui was wealthy.


    he wouldn¡¯t risk his life over a fighter jet. they were sure of that.


    ¡°alright, rest assured, i understand.¡±


    tang rui nodded, indicating that he understood.


    what did he understand?


    did they know that they didn¡¯t sleep all night last night?


    the military personnel were bitter, but they couldn¡¯t say anything.


    the ladder was professionally set up. tang rui climbed the ladder and entered the cockpit.


    beep!


    the canopy closed, systems activated, engines preheated.


    the whole process was completed.


    tang rui started calling the tower.


    ¡°fish pond to tower, requesting takeoff.¡±


    ¡°permission granted for takeoff, fish pond. after takeoff, please climb to 12,000 meters as soon as possible.¡±


    ¡°affirm. fish pond out.¡±


    after tang rui finished, he pushed the throttle.


    since it was a vertical takeoff, the engine thrust didn¡¯t need to be fully engaged.


    vroom¡­


    as the engine screamed, the fighter jet slowly took off.


    after reaching an altitude of 20 meters, tang rui pulled the control stick to increase thrust.


    the vector nozzle adjusted its position and the fighter jet began flying forward.


    when the lift was sufficient, tang rui retracted the landing gear.


    with a sudden upward movement, the fighter jet rose swiftly.


    the entire takeoff was very smooth; with the assistance of the vertical takeoff system, the fighter jet showed no swaying during takeoff.


    just this point far exceeded the vertical takeoff system of the f-35.


    soon, the fighter jet reached an altitude of 12,000 meters.


    using the radar, tang rui had already spotted the j-10b fighter jet circling in the sky.


    ¡°chicken head calling fish pond, please respond.¡±


    the pilot of the other fighter jet called on the communication channel.


    ¡°fish pond here, go ahead chicken head.¡±


    ¡°fish pond, you can fly slowly¡­ uh, you can fly slowly; there¡¯s no need for maneuvers, just maintain steady flight. i will control the fighter jet and film you. that¡¯s the general plan.¡±


    ¡°affirm. when will the filming begin?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°the filming has already started. did you see the pod mounted on the underside of my plane? that¡¯s the filming equipment. there will be a director below to tell me what scenes to shoot.¡±


    ¡°i see.¡±


    tang rui was somewhat speechless. he had thought that this filming would require him to perform some maneuvers.


    but it was just this?


    it had no meaning at all.


    for the next half an hour, tang rui flew smoothly in the sky at mach 0.6. the j-10b fighter jet continuously flew around him, making him feel uncomfortable.


    ¡°come in chicken head.¡±


    ¡°this is chicken head. go ahead.¡±


    11


    is there nothing else? are you done? flying like this is so boring.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯ll be over soon. the director says there are a few more shots to be done.¡±


    ¡°alright, by the way, can 1 ask why your call sign is chicken head?¡±


    ¡°because we¡¯re the chicken coop squadron, and i¡¯m their leader, so they call me chicken head.¡±


    ¡°is the chicken coop squadron the legendary squadron that specifically trains new rookie pilots?¡±


    ¡°hehe¡­ that¡¯s the one.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re a rookie pilot too?¡±


    h


    i¡¯m an instructor, not a rookie.¡±


    hearing that the other pilot was an instructor, tang rui had an idea.


    ¡°how about we have a little contest? since you¡¯re an instructor, teach me something. let me know where my flying skills fall short.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll instruct you, no¡­ that¡¯s not a problem.¡±


    chicken head started to say something but stopped and then said it wasn¡¯t a problem.


    there was no need to think; the order came from higher up.


    since they couldn¡¯t forcefully stop tang rui or prevent him from flying the fighter jet, it was better to train him.


    as long as his skills were good, the risk would


    be reduced when he was flying the fighter jet.


    what could they do about their own genius?


    they could only pamper him.


    after setting the rules, both planes separated.


    they both fired the radar for three seconds.


    when they were 40 kilometers apart, they began to adjust their directions, preparing for combat.


    tang rui didn¡¯t hide; he did a little maneuver and then turned directly, waiting for chicken head to come up.


    in the back, chicken head saw tang rui¡¯s actions and was infuriated.


    this was obviously a sign of underestimating him.


    if your fighter jet¡¯s performance is superior, it¡¯s nothing special.


    chicken head didn¡¯t hesitate and locked onto tang rui and started radar targeting.


    beep, beep, beep¡­


    tang rui heard the alarm. he immediately pulled the control stick and pulled up to a high angle of attack.


    in order to lock onto tang rui, chicken head had no choice but to follow suit and pull up his fighter jet.


    but at that moment, tang rui stepped on the rudder, pulled the control stick, and performed a skillful zero-degree turnaround to the left.


    in an instant, he disappeared from chicken head¡¯s sight.


    although the radar indicated where tang rui¡¯s fighter jet was, the j-iob¡¯s maneuverability couldn¡¯t keep up with the bai di fighter jet.


    chicken head was highly experienced. he knew that he couldn¡¯t compete with tang rui based on the fighter jet¡¯s performance.


    so, after glancing at the radar, he adjusted his fighter jet and did a high g-force maneuver, trying to re-lock onto tang rui.


    but the next second, tang rui slowed down, lifted the nose, and did a perfect zero-degree turnaround.


    at that moment, his line of sight was locked onto the j-10b fighter jet that hadn¡¯t finished its maneuver.


    lock on and radar targeting.


    beep, beep, beep¡­


    chicken head heard the alarm and quickly rolled, changed direction, and began a steep dive to exchange altitude for speed, attempting to evade tang rui¡¯s targeting.


    but it was in vain.


    no matter how he turned, tang rui was able to control the fighter jet and effortlessly adjust his direction, closely tailing chicken head.


    three seconds later, tang rui turned off the radar targeting.


    he won quite easily.


    ¡°i¡¯ve lost.¡±


    chicken head said breathlessly.


    the maneuvers just now, with the consecutive turns and high g-forces, had taken a toll on him.


    ¡°i concede, not because of my skills but mainly because of the performance gap of the fighter jets. the bai di fighter jet¡¯s maneuverability is something the j-iob can¡¯t match,¡± tang rui modestly replied.


    if he wasn¡¯t using cheats, even if he flew the bai di fighter jet himself, he wouldn¡¯t have won so easily.


    the main reason was that the skills of a pilot with the golden helmet were extremely powerful.


    they were the cream of the chinese pilot crop..

 Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: Off to a Vacation in Hainan

    chapter 141: off to a vacation in hainan


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°fish pond, come in. the director said that there¡¯s enough material, and there¡¯s no need to perform any maneuvers.¡±


    ¡°fish pond responding.¡±


    after tang rui heard chicken head¡¯s message, he leveled the fighter.


    after the battle with chicken head, both of them had completed their practice.


    the people in the control tower below also confirmed tang rui¡¯s piloting skills.


    to create a better and more impressive promotional video, they allowed tang rui to pilot the fighter jet and perform some maneuvers.


    just now, tang rui piloted the fighter jet and executed all the aerial combat maneuvers once, including cobra and falling leaf, which he wouldn¡¯t use in actual combat.


    though these two maneuvers had no practical combat significance, they looked good, particularly the falling leaf of the forward-swept wing fighter jet. it appeared graceful with pauses and turns in the middle.


    the people in the ground control tower were all astounded when they witnessed the white emperor fighter jet¡¯s remarkable maneuverability.


    ¡°fish pond, i have to go back. you can come to our place to play when you have time. although our fighter jet is not as good as yours, we have the latest simulator that can simulate various types of aircraft.¡±


    after chicken head left, he said to tang rui.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll go if 1 have the chance.¡±


    tang rui wasn¡¯t very interested in the simulator since he had one at home.


    after chicken head left, there was only tang rui alone in the sky, piloting the fighter jet, flying there.


    it was broad daylight, and there wasn¡¯t much scenery.


    there were no cumulonimbus clouds below, so he didn¡¯t have the chance to experience what it felt like to pass through thick clouds.


    ¡°tower to fish pond.¡±


    ¡°this is fish pond. please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°please report the fuel situation.¡±


    ¡°currently, we have less than a third of the fuel left. we can fly 3800 kilometers. if we activate the afterburners, we can fly at a speed of mach 6 and above for only 15 minutes.¡±


    the people in the control tower did a simple calculation.


    they could determine the battle radius.


    the combat radius of tang rui¡¯s fighter jet reached an astonishing 6000 kilometers.


    what kind of concept was this?


    the fighter jet could take off from anywhere in the country, fly to the second island chain for combat, and then return without the need to refuel in mid-air, entering the battlefield at an extremely fast speed.


    this was the performance of a sixth-generation console.


    it was extraordinary.


    after understanding the fuel reserves of the fighter jets, the control tower indicated that he could fly freely in this airspace.


    of course, it was possible to return, but this time, they couldn¡¯t land at the university of technology¡¯s stadium. they had to land at the military airport.


    tang rui thought about it after hearing it.


    there was no point in going back to the university of technology as they had their own matters to discuss while he could only sit by the side and watch.


    therefore, it was better to return home than to go to the university of technology.


    ¡°alright, the flight route has been reported. it will be transferred to saddleback tower later. this mission is over. goodbye.¡±


    ¡°goodbye, fish pond out.¡±


    tang rui pulled the control stick, adjusted the direction, and headed straight home.


    this time, he didn¡¯t use the afterburner.


    anyway, there wasn¡¯t much to do.


    he flew slowly.


    occasionally, he could even glance at the passenger planes flying below him.


    they flew slowly for more than an hour.


    tang rui landed at his own airport.


    the robot arranged by hong lian was already waiting at the airport.


    after the fighter jet landed, the robot rushed over and set up the ladder.


    tang rui got off the fighter jet.


    lin chao, gao yang, and feng yuanxing approached them from afar.


    ¡°president tang, you¡¯re playing a big game this time,¡± lin chao looked at tang rui and said, feeling helpless.


    last night, tang rui had moved too swiftly.


    lin chao did not know what had happened.


    when tang rui arrived at the university of technology, he received a call from the higher-ups to inquire about the situation.


    when was the white emperor fighter jet produced?


    lin chao was dumbfounded by the question.


    wasn¡¯t it just finished with the design and preparations for manufacturing? they didn¡¯t even have the necessary parts. how could it be finished?


    in the end, he realized that he had been too naive.


    the company¡¯s fighter had not been manufactured yet, but tang rui¡¯s own assembly workshop had already built one.


    no wonder a few days ago, the material experiments had all been halted, and he had specially cooperated with tang rui to make various components. it turned out they were making fighter planes.


    however, who would have thought of this?


    ¡°hehe¡­ brother lin, look at this fighter jet. isn¡¯t it beautiful?¡± tang rui said with a smile.


    ¡°beautiful. the military has expressed an interest in purchasing one.¡±


    ¡°just one?¡±


    ¡°one, initially. we¡¯ll have it go through various tests. if there are no problems, we¡¯ll purchase more.


    ¡°president tang, give me a price so that 1 can respond to the higher-ups.¡±


    price?


    tang rui had a slight headache.


    he had spared no expense in building this fighter jet.


    if the price were based on the cost of his fighter jet, the military would be shocked.


    not at that price.


    he didn¡¯t know how much a fighter jet cost. after all, they hadn¡¯t even started building it.


    ¡°there¡¯s no rush to quote a price. we¡¯ll wait until the company¡¯s prototype is built. i used a lot of other technology in this one. it¡¯s too costly. the military can¡¯t afford it.¡±


    tang rui explained the situation. he wasn¡¯t planning to overcharge the military; he wanted to be honest.


    ¡°spending money? president tang, may i ask, how much is the cost of this fighter jet?¡± lin chao asked with a frown.


    according to the military, they simply wanted to know if tang rui was willing to sell the fighter jet. the military was also anxious because they knew other nations had a sixth-generation console, but theirs was based on tang rui¡¯s technology.


    therefore, they needed to buy one for testing, and based on the performance after the test, they would derive and simulate future aerial combat and develop new tactics.


    ¡°i won¡¯t disclose the cost. just tell the higher-ups that the wings of my fighter jet have been coated with 600 layers of nano-coating technology, and the thickness is no more than 5 millimeters. the anti-stretching parts of the wings and the interior of the body are made of a mesh layer woven from carbon nanotubes combined with ultra-high-strength composite materials and high-temperature-resistant materials.¡±


    tang rui explained and gave an honest response.


    lin chao didn¡¯t press further after hearing this. just the craftsmanship alone would cost a fortune, not to mention those high-performance materials, which had not yet been mass-produced.


    ¡°old feng, what¡¯s the matter?¡± tang rui looked at feng yuanxing beside him and asked.


    ¡°president tang, do we still have to continue building the prototype?¡±


    feng yuanxing asked.


    ¡°of course, we have to build it. this fighter jet is my private jet. the one made by the company is for sale.¡±


    ¡°okay, president tang, 1 understand.¡±


    after chatting for a while, everyone left to attend to their own tasks. tang rui also returned to the laboratory.


    he stood on the mechanical platform and allowed the mechanical arm to remove his armor.


    this was also a ceremonial act.


    in fact, there was a disassembling system in the armor. as long as he wanted to take off the armor, the connection device inside would be disconnected.


    at that point, taking off the armor would be easier than removing clothing. he could simply pull it down.


    in the evening, when li shuyao returned home, she was very surprised to find tang rui lying on the sofa in the living room, playing with his phone.


    ¡°didn¡¯t you have a meeting? why are you back?¡± li shuyao asked curiously after removing her coat.


    ¡°i was only gone for half a day and returned in the afternoon.¡±


    ¡°oh, what would you like to eat tonight?¡±


    ¡°braised pork ribs.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll prepare it for you now.¡±


    more than forty minutes passed.


    tang rui came to the dining table, where he was greeted by the aroma of braised pork ribs. he enjoyed his meal and started to cook. after dinner, the robot began cleaning the dining table and kitchen.


    tang rui and li shuyao returned to the sofa and began chatting.


    ¡°do you have any free time recently?¡± li shuyao looked at tang rui expectantly.


    ¡°yes, there shouldn¡¯t be much going on recently,¡± tang rui responded. he didn¡¯t have many commitments in the near future and was planning to take a break.


    ¡°in that case, i¡¯ll apply for annual leave tomorrow. we can go to hainan for a vacation.¡±


    ¡°no problem. there have been so many things to do this year that 1 almost forgot about taking a vacation. i¡¯ll go prepare the necessary items. we can take the yacht out to sea.¡±


    tang rui felt enthusiastic about the idea.


    he had been thinking of going on vacation before the new year, but it had been postponed. now, he was excited about the prospect of using the yacht that prince salim had given him to sail out to sea..

 Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Finding a Big Fish at the Bottom of the Ocean

    chapter 142: finding a big fish at the bottom of the ocean


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the plan to go to hainan was thus made.


    tang rui began preparing the next day, packing everything he needed directly into boxes.


    he also specifically went to find lin chao.


    after all, when doing long-distance traveling, it was good to report it.


    even though they weren¡¯t going abroad, traveling by yacht on the sea was not entirely safe.


    so when reporting, he also had lin chao contact the military to see if they could help arrange a skipper for the yacht.


    he couldn¡¯t pilot a yacht, and red lotus couldn¡¯t control an unmodified one either.


    thus, seeking assistance from the military sounded like the more prudent choice.


    ¡°how do you plan to get there? are you going by rv or fighter jet? when you arrive in hainan, are you renting a villa or staying directly on the yacht?¡±


    after hearing the news, lin chao immediately inquired, asking in great detail.


    ¡°if we¡¯re going¡­ i and li shuyao, the two of us, will take a fighter jet there. as for accommodation¡­ we won¡¯t rent a villa, we¡¯ll stay on the yacht. after all, this time, our main purpose is to enjoy the sea,¡± tang rui thought for a moment and replied.


    ¡°all right, i¡¯ll contact the higher-ups.¡±


    after hearing this, lin chao turned and went to his own secure office to make a phone call.


    tang rui didn¡¯t know what lin chao was up to.


    he was just going on vacation to hainan, not diving in the pacific ocean. it seemed a bit too tense.


    our aircraft carrier is parked over there for training, after all.


    ten minutes later, lin chao came out of the secure room.


    ¡°everything¡¯s arranged. your yacht will be handed over to someone today. as for flying a fighter jet, you can park it at the island¡¯s airport or on the aircraft carrier.¡±


    ¡°wait¡­ aircraft carrier? i can go to an aircraft carrier directly?¡± tang rui¡¯s eyes started to light up.


    although he loved fighter jets and the sky, it didn¡¯t mean he rejected the sea.


    an aircraft carrier, seriously?


    who wouldn¡¯t want to visit an aircraft carrier?


    ¡°of course, when you go out to sea, the aircraft carrier will be training in the nearby waters.¡±


    ¡°aircraft carrier escort?¡± tang rui felt like this was a bit out of the ordinary.


    ¡°you can think of it that way, but in other words, the aircraft carrier just happens to be on your route.¡±


    ¡°okay, i got it.¡±


    when tang rui left the office, his head was still spinning.


    no one would believe this story no matter who told it.


    that evening, li shuyao returned home and started packing.


    she had taken 15 days of annual leave.


    this time, she could really enjoy herself.


    originally, tang rui had already packed everything.


    however, when li shuyao returned, she started packing things again, including many items that he thought were unnecessary.


    ¡°don¡¯t use suitcases; i¡¯ll get a special box.¡±


    ¡°???¡± li shuyao had a puzzled expression.


    if not suitcases, what would they use to pack their things?


    in less than five minutes, tang rui returned with a long box.


    ¡°pack using this box, and don¡¯t leave any empty space.¡±


    ¡°what kind of box is this, and why are there two hooks on it?¡±


    ¡°this is a box that attaches to the fighter jet¡¯s bomb bay.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± li shuyao had nothing to say.


    after li shuyao had packed everything, a robot carried the box downstairs.


    red lotus controlled the fighter jet to open the internal bomb bay and hung the box on the missile pylon.


    the fighter jet¡¯s internal bomb bay was now full.


    three large boxes and five robots.


    these five robots were newly manufactured by red lotus and were suitable for use in the sea. they included rescue robots, maintenance robots, and household robots.


    the box was attached.


    the internal bomb bay was closed.


    the next day, the two of them woke up naturally, put on their nano anti-g clothes, and donned their combat suits before heading to the fighter jet.


    ¡°are you sure it¡¯s okay?¡± li shuyao looked at the fighter jet and was still a bit worried.


    after all, other than pilots, not many ordinary people had ridden in one.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry; my skills are absolutely fine. when 1 went to harbin institute of technology for a conference, 1 flew a fighter jet there. it¡¯s much safer than a commercial flight,¡± tang rui said with a smile.


    ¡°all right, but don¡¯t fly too fast later.¡±


    ¡°no problem.¡±


    the two of them boarded the fighter jet.


    click!


    the cockpit canopy closed, and the heads-up display in their helmets activated.


    tang rui had set up a panoramic mode for li shuyao, so she could only see the scenery and not the fighter jet¡¯s data.


    it wasn¡¯t because he was worried about her leaking secrets, but because he didn¡¯t want her to get bored.


    she wouldn¡¯t understand all that data.


    ¡°fish pond to tower. requesting takeoff.¡±


    ¡°tower to fish pond, you are cleared for takeoff.¡±


    upon receiving tower¡¯s message, tang rui waved to the people in the distance and then pushed the throttle, initiating the vertical takeoff.


    due to li shuyao¡¯s presence, he didn¡¯t taxi for takeoff but opted for a vertical ascent.


    ¡°so high.¡±


    li shuyao had an unobstructed view and felt like they were getting higher as they saw the ground below.


    especially from her perspective, it felt like she was suspended in the air.


    it was a rather frightening feeling.


    however, li shuyao wasn¡¯t scared; she seemed quite excited.


    ¡°sit tight; i¡¯m going full throttle.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    once li shuyao was securely seated, tang rui pushed the throttle to enter supersonic cruise mode.


    at the moment they broke the sound barrier, the world fell silent.


    li shuyao was experiencing this sensation for the first time, and to say the sensation was quite extraordinary would be an understatement.


    ¡°aren¡¯t fighter jets known for their high g-forces that can knock an ordinary person out? why don¡¯t i feel anything?¡± li shuyao asked.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry; the anti-g suit and combat suit you¡¯re wearing are like space suits. that¡¯s why you don¡¯t feel anything.¡±


    tang rui hadn¡¯t performed high-g maneuvers; he had just accelerated, and with li shuyao in her seat and her special suit, she wouldn¡¯t feel much.


    ¡°can you go faster?¡± li shuyao asked.


    ¡°faster? sure.¡±


    tang rui pushed the throttle again, accelerating from mach 2 to mach 6.


    ¡°that¡¯s fast.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s decent.¡±


    throughout the journey, li shuyao kept looking around and below.


    she didn¡¯t feel like she had had enough yet.


    but tang rui started to decelerate because they had reached the south china sea and needed to prepare for landing.


    ¡°beep, beep, beep¡­¡±


    at this point, an alarm sounded inside the cockpit.


    ¡°tang rui, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°no problem; i¡¯ve spotted a large fish.¡±


    ¡°a large fish?¡±


    ¡°yeah, a very large one.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s display showed a large fish detected by the fighter jet¡¯s electro-optical system, which was actually a submarine.


    ¡°fish pond, this is fisher.¡±


    ¡°fisher, this is fish pond; go ahead.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ve found a submarine; not sure if it¡¯s one of ours.¡±


    ¡°submarine? please report your current coordinates.¡±


    ¡°current coordinates are xxx¡­¡±


    ¡°all right, we¡¯re verifying it now; please wait.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m hovering above the target.¡±


    tang rui looked at the data, but due to the murky seawater, he couldn¡¯t be sure if it was one of their submarines. the fighter jet lacked a quantum information capture system, making it unable to identify the situation of the submarine clearly.


    so he had to wait for a response.


    however, he believed there was a good chance that it wasn¡¯t one of their own submarines..

 Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Captain: The Propeller Has Gone Silent

    chapter 143: captain: the propeller has gone silent


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after the aircraft carrier received tang rui¡¯s message, they immediately contacted the navy to inquire about the submarine¡¯s situation.


    the navy personnel on duty reacted very quickly.


    they directly used emergency channels to contact the duty rooms of various submarine bases.


    very quickly, the feedback from the various submarine bases came in.


    our own submarine is not in that area. the nearest submarine is also 110 nautical miles away.


    ¡°fisherman calling fish pond.¡±


    ¡°fish pond received. please speak.¡±


    ¡°that submarine doesn¡¯t belong to our family. we¡¯ve already sent two j-15 fighter jets to your location.¡±


    ¡°fish pond received.¡±


    after tang rui received the news, a smile immediately appeared on his face.


    as expected.


    his instincts were correct.


    if it were our own submarine, it wouldn¡¯t be lying in the sea like a turtle, completely motionless.


    after all, this is our territorial waters. even if the submarine is on combat duty, it can¡¯t hide here.


    even if they wanted to take cover, it would be at the border of the territorial sea or simply in the open sea.


    what¡¯s the point of lying down at the bottom of our own sea?


    since it wasn¡¯t their submarine, there was nothing to hesitate about.


    err¡­


    he didn¡¯t seem to have any missiles.


    the magazine was filled with luggage and robots.


    this was quite uncomfortable.


    he wanted to go fishing.


    but he didn¡¯t bring any equipment.


    wait a minute¡­ who said that without a spearhead¡­ no, who said that without missiles, fish couldn¡¯t be blown up?


    ¡°red lotus, can the maintenance robot in the magazine dive to the bottom of the sea?¡±


    tang rui asked red lotus. he didn¡¯t know the capabilities of that robot.


    ¡°yes, master. that maintenance robot was designed to work underwater. it can withstand water pressure of up to 1500 meters,¡± red lotus replied immediately.


    great.


    if it could dive 1500 meters, dealing with the submarine below would be a piece of cake.


    tang rui lowered the fighter jet¡¯s altitude.


    he opened the magazine. the missile rack rotated and adjusted the maintenance robot to the outermost position.


    ¡°tang rui, why did you land?¡± li shuyao said urgently as the sea got closer and closer.


    ¡°it¡¯s okay. i¡¯m just dropping something.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he pressed the launch button and ejected the maintenance robot.


    plop!


    the maintenance robot fell into the water from a height of five meters.


    ¡°fisherman to fish pond, please reply if you copy.¡±


    at this moment, the aircraft carrier tower shouted anxiously.


    because the radar suddenly lost the signal of tang rui¡¯s fighter jet, it startled them.


    ¡°fish pond copies. please speak.¡±


    ¡°did you retract the longbo lens? the radar suddenly lost your signal.¡±


    ¡°1 didn¡¯t retract it. 1 lowered the altitude myself and i¡¯m currently floating five meters above sea level.¡±


    ¡°floating? is there an issue with the fighter jet?¡±


    ¡°no, i dropped something into the sea.¡±


    ¡°dropping something? what is it?¡¯


    ii


    ¡°a maintenance robot. the submarine below seems to have malfunctioned and has been parked there without moving. i¡¯ve dropped a maintenance robot to see if it can help it float.¡±


    ¡°alright, be careful.¡±


    on the bridge aboard the aircraft carrier, everyone¡¯s expressions were quite strange after hearing tang rui¡¯s words.


    tang rui watched as the maintenance robot dived, then raised its altitude and circled in the sky.


    ¡°let me show you something interesting.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he showed the perspective of the maintenance robot on their helmets and corrected its angle.


    ¡°what is this?¡± li shuyao asked curiously.


    ¡°this is the perspective of the maintenance robot. it¡¯s going to catch fish down there later.¡±


    ¡°catch fish?¡±


    ¡°yes, a small blackfish.¡±


    inside the submarine, the sonar operator suddenly heard a peculiar sound, like a noisy signal in the sea, but not quite.


    before he could figure out what that sound was, a red dot suddenly appeared on the sonar.


    the red dot was rushing towards their submarine at an extremely fast speed.


    ¡°captain, there¡¯s a torpedo,¡± the sonar operator turned to the captain and shouted in horror.


    ¡°what torpedoes?¡± the captain asked with his eyes wide open.


    ¡°anti-submarine torpedoes.¡±


    in the eyes of the sonar operator, the sound just now was the noise of an anti-submarine torpedo entering the water from the air.


    and now, the torpedoes were rapidly heading towards the submarine.


    the captain rushed over and saw the red dot on the sonar. he was so shocked that his scalp went numb and his hair stood on end.


    ¡°speed up, full speed ahead,¡± the captain shouted. now was not the time to worry about potential turbine damage to the submarine. they had to prioritize their safety.


    crack!


    the submarine¡¯s power was pushed to its limits, and the huge propeller began to spin faster.


    the submarine that was originally parked at the bottom of the sea began to accelerate forward.


    the captain stared at the torpedoes¡¯ trajectory. once they got closer, they would have the submarine dodge.


    they couldn¡¯t hide now. they only had one chance to evade.


    on the other side¡­ tang rui, who was on the plane, looked at the suddenly moving submarine and couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    this was the effect he wanted.


    ¡°master, the submarine¡¯s voiceprint has been collected,¡± red lotus reported to tang rui.


    the reason he wanted to alert the other party was to let them escape, and then collect their data.


    now that the voiceprint data had been collected, they could proceed.


    ¡°speed up and charge forward. repair the other party¡¯s propeller,¡± tang rui ordered.


    ¡°alright, master. let¡¯s see red lotus.¡±


    after saying that, red lotus controlled the maintenance robot to speed up.


    that speed was similar to a missile.


    going from 80 knots, it instantly soared to 320 knots.


    it was even faster than a supercavitating torpedo.


    the reason the maintenance robot had this speed wasn¡¯t due to numerous propellers on its body, but because it had none.


    when red lotus designed the robot, she abandoned the inefficient propeller system.


    the maintenance robot used superconducting magnetic fluid propulsion technology.


    there was no need for propellers.


    it used electromagnetic force to move the seawater directly.


    no matter how fast it went, it wouldn¡¯t have the drawback of producing bubbles like a propeller.


    as long as the magnetic field was strong enough.


    its speed could skyrocket.


    the acceleration of the maintenance robot terrified the people in the submarine.


    what kind of torpedoes were these?


    and they had a second acceleration?


    moreover, this speed was too exaggerated.


    ¡°raise your head, raise your head,¡± the captain shouted as he looked at the second-stage acceleration signal.


    the submarine immediately raised its head underwater.


    creak¡­


    creak¡­


    this kind of movement was very harmful to the submarine. they could hear the sound of the submarine¡¯s keels, which could easily cause metal damage.


    but at this moment, no one could care less.


    they just wanted to survive.


    one second.


    two seconds.


    three seconds.


    the sonar¡¯s torpedo signal overlapped with their submarine.


    everyone held their chests and closed their eyes in prayer.


    in the next second¡­ there was no explosion, and the submarine was fine.


    ¡°did we succeed?¡±


    ¡°did we dodge the torpedoes?¡±


    the captain and the sonar operator looked at each other and saw the joy in each other¡¯s eyes.


    but the next moment, they realized something was wrong.


    if they had dodged the torpedoes, the sonar would display the signal of the torpedoes.


    however, there was no torpedo signal on the sonar.


    this was not right.


    while they were still in a daze, the submarine suddenly stopped and lost power.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡±


    the captain was puzzled. what was wrong with the power?


    ¡°captain, the propeller sensor feedback. the propeller is silent¡­ it disappeared,¡± the crew member in charge of the engine said with a bewildered expression.


    disappeared?

 Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Chapter 143

    chapter 144: chapter 143


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the fighter aircraft circled automatically in the sky.


    tang rui¡¯s attention was entirely focused on the maintenance robot.


    at this time, the maintenance robot had already removed the propeller for the submarine. it would be brought back to the base for inspection and maintenance later.


    the next step was to help the submarine carry out a deeper level of inspection, such as metal flaw detection of the inner liner.


    what should he do?


    it was straightforward.


    he first removed the soundproof tiles on the exterior of the submarine, then opened a hole in the submarine¡¯s outer shell to reveal the inner liner.


    next, he could perform metal flaw detection on the inner container.


    however, before doing this, he needed to inform the people in the submarine.


    clang clang¡­ dang dang¡­


    under tang rui¡¯s control, the maintenance robot used its mechanical arm to tap the submarine¡¯s outer shell.


    this wasn¡¯t about whether the submarine was fully operational.


    he was trying to contact the people inside.


    however, the noise startled the people inside the submarine.


    first, it was the torpedoes.


    then, the propeller disappeared.


    now, something was knocking on the submarine¡¯s outer shell.


    whoever was out there was fearless.


    ¡°activate active sonar.¡±


    the captain didn¡¯t care about anything else and directly activated the active sonar.


    normally, when the submarine was at the bottom of the sea, it would only use passive sonar, meaning it would only receive sonar waves from the outside world. under such circumstances, no one could discover the submarine.


    however, when the submarine turned on the active sonar, it was equivalent to announcing the submarine¡¯s presence.


    thus, most submarines were currently equipped with towed sonar.


    but the captain didn¡¯t care about that now. if he didn¡¯t activate the active sonar, he really couldn¡¯t hold on. it was too terrifying. they didn¡¯t even know what was happening in the outside world.


    as the active sonar was turned on, the people in the submarine also detected the maintenance robots outside.


    ¡°what is this?¡±


    the captain looked at the sonar and was puzzled.


    he felt that the number of times he was confused and bewildered today was more than in the first half of his life.


    clang! clang! clang!


    the maintenance robot outside continued its rhythmic tapping.


    ¡°captain, this seems to be morse code.¡±


    ¡°translate it immediately.¡±


    the professionals on the submarine quickly translated the morse code.


    ¡°friends inside, are you all right?¡±


    the captain held the notebook and looked at the translated content. he did not say anything for a long time.


    ¡°captain, the tapping outside has stopped.¡±


    ¡°yes, what is it doing now?¡±


    ¡°i don¡¯t know.¡±


    duang!


    a noise that was clearer and more intense than before was transmitted into the submarine.


    ¡°captain, it¡¯s dismantling our soundproof tiles.¡±


    ¡°captain.¡±


    duang!


    there was another loud bang.


    if the previous tapping was a threat, the loud bang now made their hearts tremble.


    what should he do?


    should he surface?


    ¡°send a message to the headquarters and report the situation we encountered.¡±


    the captain took a deep breath and gave the order.


    on tang rui¡¯s side, he had just controlled the maintenance robot to tap down three soundproof tiles when a call came from the communication channel.


    ¡°osprey calling fish pond.¡±


    ¡°fish pond here. go ahead.¡±


    ¡°we¡¯re almost there. please explain the current situation.¡±


    ¡°alright, the submarine is floating in the sea now. my maintenance robot has already removed its propeller. it is currently inoperative, and my maintenance robot is currently removing the submarine¡¯s soundproof tiles.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking.


    the osprey team, who had brought depth charges and anti-submarine torpedoes, fell silent.


    the commander on the aircraft carrier island was also silent.


    ¡°osprey copies.¡±


    after a while, the osprey team finally spoke.


    but at this time, tang rui already saw their figures.


    two j-15 aircraft.


    one was equipped with depth charges, and the other was equipped with anti-submarine torpedoes.


    they were all significant assets.


    ¡°the submarine is right below me. if you want to drop the bomb, just release it directly down,¡± tang rui said to the osprey team.


    ¡°there¡¯s no need to drop the bombs. just use your maintenance robot to force the submarine to surface.¡±


    ¡°not dropping bombs?¡±


    ¡°yes, there¡¯s no need.¡±


    the moment tang rui heard that, he knew it was an answer he couldn¡¯t accept.


    ¡°since you¡¯re already here, just drop one.¡±


    ¡°osprey squad.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s new year¡¯s. let¡¯s go for it.¡±


    ¡°osprey squad.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s not easy for everyone. if you don¡¯t drop the bomb, they¡¯ll be too embarrassed to come up. let¡¯s put ourselves in their shoes.¡±


    the commander on the aircraft carrier island also smiled bitterly when he heard tang rui¡¯s words.


    ¡°fisherman to osprey.¡±


    ¡°osprey.¡±


    ¡°release a depth charge. don¡¯t hit the submarine.¡±


    ¡°understood, fisherman.¡±


    the osprey team told tang rui about the news of dropping the depth charges.


    ¡°you can¡¯t just blow it up directly. then throw it to the side. my position is directly above the submarine,¡± tang rui said to the osprey team.


    ¡°are you sure?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m sure. 1 just want to hear a sound, not sink the submarine.¡±


    hearing tang rui¡¯s guarantee, the osprey squad started to drop the bombs.


    whoosh!


    a round depth charge was deployed.


    red lotus controlled the maintenance robot and quickly moved to the other side of the submarine, using the submarine as a shield to avoid the impact of the depth charge.


    a few seconds later, a bulge suddenly appeared on the sea¡¯s surface, followed by a white spray that shot into the sky.


    boom!


    a loud explosion echoed in the surrounding sea.


    the people in the submarine were in despair.


    they activated the active sonar and knew that a depth bomb had been dropped from above.


    but the problem was that knowing was useless.


    there was no motivation.


    they couldn¡¯t hide.


    in the next moment, a massive explosion sounded.


    the entire submarine began to shake violently. the keels creaked as if they were about to break.


    after a while, the red warning light in the submarine flashed and everyone came back to their senses.


    ¡°report the news to the command center,¡± the captain said dejectedly. ¡°then, radio silence and begin to surface. clear the data of the mainframe, clear the logbook, and lock the launch program of the submarine-launched missile.¡±


    through the perspective of the maintenance robot, tang rui saw that water began to spray from both sides of the submarine and was immediately a little disappointed.


    it was only one depth charge, and he couldn¡¯t withstand it.


    he hadn¡¯t tested the submarine¡¯s inner liner yet.


    if they cut a hole in the shell, they would be scared to death.


    after a while, the submarine floated on the surface of the water.


    tang rui controlled the maintenance robot, dragging the huge propeller, and also came to the hull of the submarine.


    bang!


    the maintenance robot threw the propeller onto the hull of the submarine and returned to the water.


    this scene stunned the osprey team¡¯s pilots.


    dismantling the propeller and then tossing it onto the hull of the submarine? it was like attacking their hearts instead of harming them.


    ¡°fish pond to fisherman. the submarine has surfaced, so i¡¯ll continue the operation.¡±


    ¡°fisherman copies. thank you for your efforts.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m fine.¡±


    tang rui had already seen the warship that was approaching from afar.


    since the warship was about to arrive, there was no need for him to stay here.


    after all, he did not have much combat power at the moment.


    he pushed the control stick.


    the fighter jet made an agile turn and sped toward the aircraft carrier..¡±

 Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: The Repair Robot Returns With a Box

    chapter 145: the repair robot returns with a box


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    in less than five minutes, tang rui saw the aircraft carrier on the sea surface.


    frankly, from above, the aircraft carrier really didn¡¯t seem that big. in fact, it even looked rather small.


    ¡°fish pond to fisherman, requesting a landing.¡±


    ¡°fisherman to fish pond. the deck is clear, you are clear to land.¡±


    ¡°roger.¡±


    under tang rui¡¯s control, the fighter jet slowly landed on the aircraft carrier¡¯s deck.


    ground crew personnel standing below the island looked at the fighter jet in astonishment, not sure how to direct.


    but after the fighter jet landed, the ground crew personnel reacted, directly directing the nearby tug to move the fighter jet to the side.


    the aircraft carrier deck was not a runway. after the aircraft landed, it had to be moved away as soon as possible to avoid obstructing the takeoff and landing of other jets.


    after the fighter jet was towed to the side.


    the ground crew personnel brought a ladder and set it up.


    tang rui opened the cockpit, helped li shuyao up, let her get off, and then got off himself.


    ¡°please go inside and rest, we will stow the jet in the hangar,¡± the ground crew personnel said to tang rui.


    ¡°alright, thank you, but 1 need to get something first.¡±


    tang rui said and went to the belly of the aircraft, and opened the internal weapons bay.


    he placed the luggage and the remaining four robotic drones on the ground.


    after the drones landed, honglian controlled them to pick up the luggage and followed tang rui.


    beep beep!


    tang rui locked the aircraft.


    he hadn¡¯t set this feature before, mainly because it wasn¡¯t necessary; his fighter jet wasn¡¯t about to be stolen by anyone.


    but later, he thought about it, and it was similar to locking a car.


    not hearing the sound of locking the car always felt like something was missing, and it bothered him.


    every now and then, he¡¯d wonder whether the car was locked.


    it was becoming a compulsion.


    so, he deliberately added a locking mechanism to the fighter jet¡­with a locking sound effect.


    arriving on the deck, tang rui looked at the electromagnetic catapult system on the deck and thought of a joke.


    a decade of hard work, destroyed in an instant.


    ¡°is this the electromagnetic catapult?¡± li shuyao looked in the direction tang rui was gazing.


    ¡°yes, the medium-voltage direct current integrated power system, at least ten years ahead of the ford-class carriers.¡±


    tang rui nodded; the system developed by professor ma was truly impressive.


    ding ding ding¡­


    the ground crew personnel¡¯s whistle sounded.


    tang rui turned to see a ground crew member running towards them.


    ¡°sorry, there¡¯s a fighter jet about to land; you two can wait for a moment.¡±


    ¡°no problem.¡±


    tang rui quickly brought li shuyao to the side of the island.


    tang rui had watched videos and played games of fighter jets taking off and landing on carriers, but seeing it in person was an entirely different experience.


    so, he brought li shuyao over to witness the fighter jet landing.


    the fighter jet about to land from the sky was the osprey team they had just encountered.


    the arresting cables were ready.


    after confirming there were no issues, the ground crew personnel reported to the island.


    the tower relayed the message to the pilot.


    the pilot controlled the fighter jet and started the landing.


    buzz¡­


    screech¡­


    the j-15 landed, and the arresting cables immediately caught the aircraft.


    the fighter jet stopped after rolling about 20 meters.


    it was all rather impressive.


    ¡°let¡¯s go; they¡¯ve been waiting for a while. let¡¯s go inside.¡±


    after watching the fighter jet land, tang rui brought li shuyao to the ship¡¯s cabin, where someone had been waiting for them.


    however, they had seen tang rui and li shuyao go to the deck earlier, so they didn¡¯t want to disturb them.


    now that the two had arrived, the crew approached them.


    ¡°welcome, mr. tang, onboard the hu jian 1.¡±


    ¡°thank you for your hospitality.¡±


    after exchanging some pleasantries, tang rui inquired about how to get to the yacht.


    the yacht was anchored not far from the aircraft carrier.


    he had spotted it when he landed.


    ¡°the speedboat is ready; you can leave at any time.¡±


    ¡°in that case, we won¡¯t disturb you. we¡¯ll go directly to the yacht.¡±


    tang rui wasn¡¯t particularly curious about the aircraft carrier, so he didn¡¯t request a tour.


    he knew that if he asked, they wouldn¡¯t refuse, but it wasn¡¯t necessary.


    he had no intention of exploring the aircraft carrier; there was nothing for him to do there.


    they arrived on the deck next to the carrier, where a speedboat was parked right below an elevator.


    tang rui and li shuyao used the elevator to descend to the speedboat, and they set off for the yacht.


    soon, tang rui arrived at the side of the yacht, and there was a spot designated for speedboats behind the yacht.


    ¡°president tang, be careful; it¡¯s a bit slippery here.¡±


    ¡°thank you¡­ brother yang, why are you here?¡±


    when tang rui looked up, he saw gao yang¡¯s face and was momentarily stunned.


    ¡°president tang, i¡¯m here to pilot the boat,¡± gao yang replied seriously.


    ¡°you know how to operate a boat?¡± tang rui asked in surprise.


    ¡°i learned for a while when i was driving amphibious landing vehicles.¡±


    impressive.


    he could operate a boat too.


    this arrangement was actually good for tang rui; at least they were all familiar with each other.


    once on the yacht, the two men went back to their rooms to change clothes.


    tang rui took off his powered exoskeleton suit and changed into swim trunks and a tank top, leaving his feet bare as he came out.


    he walked to the side of the yacht¡¯s rooftop swimming pool, and started enjoying the sea breeze.


    it felt very refreshing, to say the least.


    shortly after, li shuyao also finished changing and came to the poolside in a chiffon skirt, handing tang rui a bottle of sunscreen.


    ¡°help me apply sunscreen.¡±


    ¡°of course.¡±


    tang rui took the sunscreen and started applying it.


    apart from the two of them, there was only gao yang on the entire yacht.


    even cleaning and maintenance were done by robots.


    gao yang was also in the control room, not coming out.


    for tang rui, this place was no different from his private space.


    knock!


    at this moment, there was a bump from below the ship.


    tang rui got up to look and saw that the repair robot from earlier had returned with a box on its mechanical arm.


    ¡°red lotus, what¡¯s in the box the robot is holding?¡±


    tang rui asked with suspicion when he saw the box, so he quickly asked red lotus.


    ¡°master, please praise red lotus.¡±


    ¡°why should i praise you?¡± tang rui was puzzled.


    ¡°master, this box contains what red lotus salvaged from a sunken ship at the bottom of the sea.¡±


    a sunken ship?


    could it be that red lotus found some treasure?


    in this region of the south china sea, back then, it was a major route of the maritime silk road.


    at that time, nobody knew what a typhoon was.


    so, every year, there were a lot of shipwrecks.


    the porcelain on these sunken ships, if put up for auction today, would be considered as precious antiques.


    furthermore, the porcelain preserved on the seabed was usually quite intact.


    tang rui was excited at the thought of treasure.


    not because of the money, as he had enough of that now.


    the main thing was the excitement of treasure hunting.


    ¡°let¡¯s go, i¡¯ll show you something good.¡±


    tang rui pulled li shuyao and rushed to the lower deck, where he took the box from the robot.


    darn!


    bad luck.


    it turned out to be japanese.


    tang rui frowned when he saw the ointment box and read the label.


    ¡°red lotus, what was the sunken ship like?¡±


    tang rui looked at the box, feeling that something was off, so he quickly asked red lotus.


    ¡°master, the sunken ship looked like this.¡±


    red lotus showed the images captured by the maintenance robot on tang rui¡¯s smart glasses.


    it was a japanese warship from world war ii.


    ¡°you call this treasure?¡±

 Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Deepwater Diving

    chapter 146: deepwater diving


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    squeak squeak¡­


    although the repair robot had cut the safe open, it was still intact.


    the moment he opened it, seawater gushed out.


    tang rui looked at the three items that rushed out together with the seawater and could not help frowning.


    two file bags and a notebook.


    the moment the folder rushed out, it burst open, revealing the photos that had been soaked in seawater.


    ¡°pack up your things and leave it to the professionals.¡±


    tang rui did not have the slightest desire to make a move.


    needless to say, the things in the folder were definitely confidential documents from the past.


    but what was the use? it had been more than seventy years.


    even if the contents of this document were very important and were important evidence of the invasion of china back then, it was useless.


    he didn¡¯t admit it at all.


    the textbooks had been tampered with, so what else was there to say?


    ¡°there¡¯s something else inside.¡± li shuyao pointed at the safe and said.


    ¡°hmm? two pieces of porcelain?¡±


    tang rui turned his head to take a look. there was indeed something in the safe, but it was just two pieces of porcelain.


    a porcelain bowl, though he didn¡¯t know exactly what era it was.


    ¡°brother yang, contact brother lin. tell him that 1 found a safe from a small warship in the sea. there is a file bag and two pieces of porcelain inside.¡±


    tang rui found gao yang and asked him to contact lin chao.


    he couldn¡¯t be bothered with the rest.


    as for the two pieces of porcelain, he would wait for the experts to handle them professionally.


    if you like it, keep it.


    if you don¡¯t like it, then don¡¯t.


    to tang rui, these were all trivial matters.


    a small interlude ended.


    tang rui and li shuyao returned to the swimming pool on the top floor and continued to apply the sunblock. only the maintenance robot returned to the sea.


    didn¡¯t red lotus say that there was a treasure trove?


    if so, he would have to search carefully.


    if he didn¡¯t find it, he¡¯d better not come back.


    that afternoon, tang rui brought li shuyao and rode a jet ski, speeding on the sea.


    a rescue robot was following them underwater.


    suppose anyone fell into the water, the rescue robot would pick them up immediately.


    the two of them had fun on the sea the entire afternoon.


    although li shuyao did not grow up by the sea, she had a special affinity for it.


    it wasn¡¯t until the evening and exhaustion set in that they returned to the yacht to rest.


    after dinner, tang rui hugged li shuyao and looked at the stars on the deck.


    however, after a while, his hands and feet began to wander.


    ¡°stop fooling around.¡±


    li shuyao patted the hand that was playing tricks on her body and rolled her eyes at tang rui.


    tang rui didn¡¯t take it to heart. he changed places and continued to cause trouble.


    ¡°yesterday, you brought a few cosplay costumes. they were swimwear. can you tell me which character they were?¡±


    ¡°guess? if you guessed correctly, there will be a reward tonight.¡± li shuyao curled her lips and said mysteriously.


    ¡°how can 1 guess? can¡¯t you just say it directly?¡±


    when li shuyao heard tang rui say this, she was directly speechless.


    are you guessing?


    this was not between the two of them¡­


    ¡°swimsuit chiyo.¡± li shuyao said unhappily.


    ¡°¡­¡± tang rui was speechless.


    awhile later¡­ the sea breeze had become a little too cold, and the two returned to their room.


    it was okay to look at the stars in the sea at night, but never look at the sea. it was easy to breed fear.


    after tang rui came out of the shower, he happened to see li shuyao drying her hair in her swimsuit.


    what kind of swimsuit was that?


    it was a not-so-proper swimsuit.


    phew!


    when tang rui saw this scene, his body was immediately filled with a newfound vitality.


    the next day, tang rui was woken up by a huge roar.


    what was going on?


    when tang rui got up and finished washing up and came to the deck, he just happened to see a speedboat docked over.


    gao yang ran over and took a big box from the court.


    was he here to deliver something?


    ¡°brother yang, why did the speedboat come just now?¡±


    ¡°president tang, they¡¯re here to deliver fish. these are whatever we¡¯ve fished out.¡±


    gao yang opened the foam box and there were several big fish inside.


    tang rui recognized one of them. it was the big grouper.


    ¡°the warship went fishing early in the morning?¡± tang rui looked at the still fresh fish in the foam box and fell into deep thought.


    ¡°yes, these are all by-products of training.¡± gao yang nodded and replied.


    ¡°by-products?¡±


    ¡°yes, just now, the fighter jets and warships cooperated to conduct an anti-submarine exercise. these fish were all knocked out by the explosion.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s good. then let¡¯s eat this big spotted fish for lunch.¡±


    tang rui understood after listening.


    fried fish. he understood that reference.


    the navy might lack other things, but they would never lack seafood.


    after three months at sea, he could even vomit from eating seafood.


    but tang rui still liked to eat seafood very much, especially this kind of fresh one.


    at noon, the three of them had a seafood feast.


    tang rui finished off a grilled fish by himself.


    he lay on the chair on the deck and groaned.


    ¡°brother yang, let¡¯s change places and find some place we can dive.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll contact them.¡±


    gao yang nodded and returned to the cockpit to contact the fleet.


    half an hour later, the yacht started moving.


    on the left, right, front, and back of the yacht were aircraft carriers, io,ooo-ton cruise ships, frigates, and destroyers.


    the cards were full.


    they sailed for more than three hours before the yacht stopped again.


    the waters here were very suitable for diving. coral oranges and schools of fish could be seen below.


    there were a few small islands next to the sea where they were docked.


    when tang rui and li shuyao put on their diving equipment and walked out of the cabin, they found that there were a few more people on the yacht.


    ¡°president tang, they are the frogmen team. they are responsible for your underwater, safety¡±


    gao yang came to tang rui¡¯s side and introduced him.


    ¡°thank you for your hard work. i¡¯m really sorry to have to trouble you,¡± tang rui walked over and said politely.


    ¡°it¡¯s no problem. if we weren¡¯t here, we would have to train too,¡± the frogmen captain said.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s hit the water.¡±


    ¡°please wait a moment, president tang. can you tell me the parameters of your diving suit and this equipment?¡±


    the frogman captain immediately called out to tang rui.


    although diving was not a big deal, it was not a small matter either.


    there were many things to take note of.


    even if they didn¡¯t dive very deep, he still had to pay attention to what he needed to pay attention to.


    this was especially the case for the diving equipment that tang rui used¡ªthey had little understanding of it. if something were to happen, they wouldn¡¯t even have time to mount a rescue.


    ¡°no problem. the diving suits we¡¯re wearing are made of brand-new nanomaterials, able to withstand water pressure from a depth of 300 meters without a single pound of pressure on our bodies.


    the flat backpack on his back was the underwater power system and life-support system. the oxygen inside could guarantee three hours of underwater activity and provide a maximum underwater speed of 45 knots.


    tang rui briefly introduced the equipment on his body.


    these items were specially made by red lotus the day before he left.


    in order to ensure his own safety, he even specially strengthened these devices.


    together with the rescue robots at the bottom of the sea, their safety would definitely be guaranteed.


    after all, they were here for a vacation, not court death..

 Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Indeed, the Treasure of a Sunken Ship

    chapter 147: indeed, the treasure of a sunken ship


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after captain frogman¡¯s team finished listening, they were momentarily stunned.


    the performance of this device seemed somewhat fantastical, making it hard for him to believe at first.


    but since tang rui had said so, he didn¡¯t say anything.


    anyway, they were about to dive into an area where the sea depth didn¡¯t exceed 30 meters, so whether the equipment was that powerful wasn¡¯t very important.


    next, he and tang rui briefly explained the precautions for diving.


    no hasty descents, no hasty ascents, and so on.


    after the briefing, everyone donned their equipment and began to dive.


    the frogman team was well-prepared.


    not only had they brought their own gear but also underwater special equipment.


    splash¡­


    splash¡­


    subsequently, tang rui and li shuyao sat at the side of the boat and then leaned backward, falling into the water.


    after adjusting their postures, tang rui told li shuyao to activate the device¡¯s micropropulsion system.


    this micropropulsion system was roughly equivalent to a person¡¯s walking speed and was quite slow underwater.


    with the equipment on their backs, small water jets shot out.


    the two of them began to move in the water.


    although the speed was very slow, they could easily adjust their posture and direction with their arms and legs, avoiding any clumsiness.


    the members of the frogman team, about a dozen meters away from tang rui, formed a protective circle.


    the underwater environment wasn¡¯t that hazardous.


    there were sharks here, but for the frogman team, sharks were just dinner.


    after all, they were diving with equipment.


    before long, tang rui and his group had descended to a depth of about ten meters, and the light here had dimmed slightly, although not very noticeably.


    optical system activated.


    shush!


    the view in front of the two of them once again became dazzling, unaffected by the seawater.


    ¡°there¡¯s a school of fish ahead, go catch some,¡± li shuyao exclaimed excitedly when she saw the school of fish in front of them.


    ¡°you can¡¯t catch them. catching fish under the sea is impossible,¡± tang rui shook his head.


    what was she thinking, coming down here to catch some fish?


    ¡°go quickly, in case you catch one,¡± li shuyao continued to urge.


    ¡°how about 1 go get a depth charge and stun them all, then you can catch them?¡±


    n


    ii


    li shuyao couldn¡¯t be bothered with him and swam towards the school of fish on her own.


    tang rui followed her, constantly changing his posture to match hers.


    one advantage of being in the sea was that they could easily adjust their body position.


    they explored for a while and descended until everyone was almost on the seabed.


    next to them was a coral, although not particularly beautiful.


    ¡°take a look, what¡¯s that?¡± tang rui spotted something interesting and called li shuyao over.


    ii


    it¡¯s just sand,¡± li shuyao replied after looking at it, not finding anything.


    ¡°don¡¯t blink in a moment.¡±


    after saying that, tang rui came to the place where the sand was and tapped on it.


    whoosh!


    a flat fish jumped out from under the sand.


    ¡°there really are fish here, what kind is this?¡± li shuyao was also surprised.


    ¡°i don¡¯t know what it¡¯s called, but i¡¯ve seen it on animal planet before. it likes to bury itself in the sand on the seabed and wait for food to pass by,¡± tang rui said. he didn¡¯t know what the fish was called, but he had seen it on tv before.


    just as he was about to get up and leave, he suddenly saw something on the seabed.


    ¡°is this a copper coin?¡±


    tang rui scooped up a copper coin from the sand.


    the inscription on it was already unreadable, but it was definitely an ancient copper coin.


    ¡°red lotus, use the rescue robot to search the vicinity.¡±


    ¡°okay, master, red lotus is on its way.¡±


    the rescue robot quickly arrived and began searching the seabed in the vicinity.


    and believe it or not, in less than ten minutes, the rescue robot found five more copper coins.


    ¡°red lotus, bring the repair robot back and let them search together.¡±


    ii


    it¡¯s on its way back, it¡¯ll be here in five minutes.¡±


    seeing tang rui constantly digging something on the seabed, li shuyao, curious, swam over.


    ¡°what are you looking for?¡±


    ¡°a shipwreck.¡±


    ¡°is there a sunken ship here?¡±


    ¡°yeah, it¡¯s very likely. these are the copper coins i found just now.¡±


    tang rui took out several copper coins from his hand.


    li shuyao, after seeing the copper coins, got excited and started helping to search.


    the treasure of a sunken ship was not that important.


    the important thing was the thrill of treasure hunting, the anticipation that would burst out of the seams.


    seeing this situation, the frogman team also swam over.


    since they couldn¡¯t communicate directly with tang rui, they didn¡¯t know what was going on.


    tang rui took out the copper coins again and gestured to them.


    the frogman team leader understood what he meant.


    it turned out they were looking for antiques.


    instantly, the frogman team began the search with tang rui and his group.


    ¡°master, the repair robot found a shipwreck on the seabed five kilometers away.¡±


    shoosh!


    on the screen in front of tang rui, the view from the repair robot¡¯s perspective was displayed.


    indeed, it was a shipwreck.


    however, this wreck had been completely submerged by the seabed¡¯s mud and sand.


    tang rui and a group of frogmen exchanged a few gestures and then activated the propulsion device to rush to the location of the sunken ship.


    the propulsion thrusters on their backs went all out.


    whoosh!


    tang rui shot towards the shipwreck like a torpedo.


    the incredible speed left the frogmen around him stunned.


    what kind of speed was this?


    on li shuyao¡¯s end, after receiving tang rui¡¯s message, she also rushed out.


    only a group of digging soldiers remained behind, struggling to keep up.


    their underwater propulsion systems were far inferior to tang rui¡¯s.


    when they finally arrived at the site, tang rui had already started directing the repair robot to dig through the mud and sand on the seabed.


    however, there was too much mud and sand on the seabed.


    the ship¡¯s carcass had been completely buried.


    thus, the repair robot could only bore a hole into the wreck and enter the ship to see the situation.


    if the value of its contents were significant, they would call a dredging ship later.


    if there was nothing worthwhile, then so be it.


    a little over ten minutes later, the repair robot had dug a hole¡­ no, it had dug a hole and entered the ship.


    and that was when the lights came on.


    the interior of the sunken ship appeared before tang rui.


    many large crates, and quite a few skeletons.


    to be honest, the whole thing looked quite eerie.


    tang rui had red lotus pixelate all the skeletons and put chicken emoji stickers on their skulls.


    this way, the atmosphere became more comical and less terrifying.


    the repair robot opened a large crate in the cargo hold.


    the moment the crate was opened, decayed items turned into sludge and dispersed into the water.


    the seawater in the hold became muddy.


    the repair robot quickly moved to a different location and opened another large crate.


    this time, nothing spilled out when the crate was opened.


    with the lights on, two large porcelain jars appeared before tang rui.


    good stuff.


    porcelain wouldn¡¯t corrode in seawater, as long as it wasn¡¯t damaged. after being retrieved and properly treated, it would still retain its original splendour.


    he looked at the other large crates in the sunken ship.


    if they contained porcelain, their value was immeasurable.


    the discovery of these two porcelain jars automatically meant that the shipwreck had become valuable enough for salvage.


    the repair robot set down the crates and brought one of the porcelain jars up from below.


    when the repair robot came up, tang rui took the porcelain jar and examined it carefully.


    hmm¡­


    there didn¡¯t seem to be anything particularly remarkable about it.


    to be honest, it seemed to him that these porcelain jars were not as good as modern ones.


    tang rui made a few gestures and then slowly floated up to the surface with a group of people, returning to the yacht.


    once back on the yacht, he made a call.


    the higher-ups were not particularly surprised to hear that tang rui had found a sunken ship while on vacation.


    after all, they didn¡¯t consider a sunken shipwreck to be that valuable.


    of course, no matter how it went, finding one was still a plus..

 Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: The Inner Space of the Reef

    chapter 148: the inner space of the reef


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the shipwreck didn¡¯t bother tang rui during his vacation.


    after reporting the incident, he didn¡¯t pay it much attention.


    over the next two days, tang rui and li shuyao enjoyed various sea activities.


    by the fifth day, tang rui was starting to get a bit bored. drifting on the sea every day was exciting at first, but it lost its charm over time.


    just as tang rui was contemplating changing his vacation destination, news came from the jinling museum. they had managed to repair some of the items recovered by maintenance robots from the sea floor.


    while photos and paper documents were beyond restoration, they had managed to salvage quite a bit from a notebook. through the efforts of experts, some information had been pieced together.


    in simple terms, it was about the treasure that imperial japan had collected from both domestic and southeast asian sources. while the army was responsible for plundering, the navy was in charge of transport. everyone knew that the japanese army and navy were not on good terms, and so, when the navy handled the transport, they did something shady, as they were trying to build battleships.


    the captain of this sunken ship was a navy officer, specializing in these operations.


    however, his fate wasn¡¯t a good one. when japan was defeated, the navy couldn¡¯t transport the treasure back home, just like the treasures collected from southeast asia. all these treasures were secretly hidden away by japan.


    the navy officer who knew the exact location of the treasure couldn¡¯t survive either.


    the ship didn¡¯t sink due to bombing but was intentionally scuttled.


    the notebook in the safe was left behind by this navy officer before he died.


    as for the crucial treasure map, it was missing or possibly dissolved by the seawater in the document bag, making it impossible to restore.


    the only clue obtained from the notebook was that after they had hidden the last piece of treasure, they set sail on the warship and decided to sink it two hours later.


    with this condition in mind, they looked at a nautical chart.


    they drew a circle around the sunken ship¡¯s location, with a radius equal to two hours of a warship¡¯s travel time.


    f*ck.


    it covered a massive area.


    ¡°brother yang, get in touch with the fleet and tell them i want to send a drone to search for something. it will need to land on the aircraft carrier when it¡¯s done.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll contact them immediately.¡±


    after reviewing the documents from the jinling museum, tang rui decided to bring in a drone to search for the treasure. he didn¡¯t care about the shipwreck, but the treasures collected by japan from the nation needed to be recovered.


    using maintenance robots wouldn¡¯t work. their efficiency was too low, and their scanning systems were inadequate for the task. the only option capable of meeting the treasure-hunting requirements was the scanning system of a drone.


    if he could scan the area 200 meters underground, he would be able to find these treasures even if he had to search for a needle in a haystack.


    with communication established with the fleet, tang rui had red lotus control the drone¡¯s flight.


    he didn¡¯t pilot it himself but let red lotus take over. the drone¡¯s optical-electronic system had never reached its full potential due to the limitations of the terminal system. now, with red lotus¡¯s superconducting quantum computer, it could fully utilize the drone¡¯s optical-electronic system¡¯s capabilities.


    in this situation, as long as the treasure hadn¡¯t been taken by japan, the drone¡¯s formidable performance would undoubtedly uncover it.


    fifteen minutes later, under red lotus¡¯s control, the drone arrived in the designated area and began scanning along the outer ring.


    tang rui expected to wait a while to get any results, but who would thought that it would only take less than ten minutes for red lotus to discover the treasure.


    ¡°master, red lotus has found the treasure. it is hidden beneath a small island reef. the island is hollow with a sealed space inside, and all the treasure is there.¡±


    while describing it, red lotus displayed the scanned images on tang rui¡¯s smart glasses. although the images were not very clear, they were clear enough to see a pile of boxes, with over half of them containing gold bars.


    ¡°show me the coordinates.¡±


    ¡°master, the coordinates are xxx.xx, and there¡¯s a small yacht in that area.¡±


    ¡°a yacht? show me that yacht.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    the image on his glasses changed, showing the yacht¡¯s video, and tang rui enlarged it with his thoughts.


    ¡°these people on the yacht are definitely from japan. they must be here searching for the treasure.¡±


    even though they were all asians, their appearance was quite similar, and it was difficult to distinguish foreigners. however, as a chinese, tang rui could sense something different about japanese: their distinct presence.


    ¡°yang, inform the fleet that i¡¯ve found the treasure japan hid when they were defeated, and they need to come here quickly.¡±


    ¡°okay, i¡¯ll let them know.¡± yang immediately contacted the fleet.


    after that, he set sail toward the island reef, and the aircraft carrier followed suit. the destroyer and patrol ships were even faster.


    on the other side, on the yacht near the island reef, a group of young people and several bikini-clad japanese girls were having a good time, laughing and playing.


    at that moment, a japanese diver emerged from the water and whispered something to one of the crew members. the crew member hurried to the group, leaned in, and whispered something to one of the young japanese, whose expression suddenly changed.


    ¡°kawasuke, what¡¯s happening?¡±


    one of the young men in the group asked, curious.


    ¡°nothing, just a minor issue with the company.¡±


    kawasuke quickly regained his composure, dismissing it as a trivial matter.


    ¡°if there¡¯s a problem here, you can tell me. as long as it¡¯s not a major issue, i can solve it with a phone call. it¡¯s a token of my gratitude for your hospitality these past two days.¡±


    ¡°thank you for the offer, but it¡¯s a domestic matter, and there¡¯s no need to trouble you with it.¡±


    ¡°if it¡¯s a domestic issue, then 1 can¡¯t help.¡±


    ¡°i apologize for disrupting your enjoyment, mr. wang.¡±


    ¡°if something happens here, you can talk to me. as long as it¡¯s not too big of an issue, a phone call from me can resolve it, as a thank you for hosting me these past two days.¡±


    ¡°thank you for your kind offer, mr. wang, but it¡¯s a domestic matter, so there¡¯s no need to trouble you.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s your domestic matters, there¡¯s nothing i can do.¡±


    ¡°sorry for bothering your tranquility, mr. wang.¡±


    ¡°please don¡¯t worry about it. you can talk to me if something happens here. as long as it¡¯s not a big issue, i can resolve it with a phone call, as a token of my gratitude for hosting me these past two days.¡±


    ¡°thank you, mr. wang, but it¡¯s okay.¡±


    ¡°alright, don¡¯t apologize. it¡¯s just a mood dampener.¡±


    ¡°thank you.¡±


    ¡°okay, i¡¯m going inside to get some,¡± he said and walked into the cabin with two japanese girls.


    once he was out of sight, kawasuke immediately rushed into his room and made a satellite phone call to his family, nodding continuously as he spoke.


    an hour later, the yacht started taking on water and began sinking.


    the group quickly boarded several lifeboats, watching helplessly as the yacht disappeared beneath the waves.


    ¡°mr. wang, don¡¯t worry. i¡¯ve called for rescue, and they should arrive in half an hour at most.¡±


    ¡°what the hell is wrong with this piece of junk yacht? how did it start leaking?¡± ¡°i¡¯m deeply sorry, mr. wang. when 1 return, i¡¯ll arrange for a new team to come and compensate you.¡±


    ¡°never mind, i¡¯ve lost interest.¡±


    ¡°sorry, mr. wang.¡±


    ¡°alright, this isn¡¯t your fault. it¡¯s just disappointing.¡±


    ¡°mr. wang, later i will have the yacht salvaged to investigate why it sank.


    someone might be trying to harm you.¡±


    ¡°hmm? are you saying someone wants to harm you?¡±


    ¡°yes, i¡¯m not the first heir in my family, but i¡¯m highly regarded. so¡­¡±


    ¡°okay, 1 understand. when the time comes, you can send people to salvage the yacht, and i¡¯ll call the maritime police.¡±


    in less than half an hour, they were salvaged.


    however, it wasn¡¯t a rescue vessel that saved them; it was a carrier battle group.


    the young japanese were taken on board an escort ship and looked quite bewildered.


    nobody paid attention to their thoughts, and they were all locked in a room, with the door securely closed.


    on the other side, tang rui¡¯s yacht arrived at the island reef.


    the frogmen team was once again deployed.


    this time, their mission was to retrieve the treasure hidden beneath the island.


    tang rui also donned his diving equipment and descended with the team.


    thanks to the drone¡¯s scans, they easily located the buried entrance, adorned with a set of symbols.


    maintenance robots swiftly cleared the sand and rocks blocking the entrance.


    everyone proceeded into the interior of the island reef.


    it was an underwater space, half submerged by seawater, while the other half had become an internal cave-like space.


    honestly, it must¡¯ve been a stroke of incredible luck that japan had found this place. it would be challenging for an ordinary person to discover such a location.


    click!


    as they opened a sealed chest, the golden treasures inside illuminated the cave with their dazzling radiance, reflected in the lights..

 Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Great Harvest

    chapter 149: great harvest


    translator: end less fantasy translation     editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°these are all the treasures that japan looted from our country back then, and now they¡¯ve returned to their rightful owners,¡± tang rui said as he looked at a box of gold.


    ¡°these are all gold? how much is there?¡± one of the frogman soldiers nearby asked in astonishment.


    ¡°who knows, but there are at least several tens of tons,¡± tang rui replied, then opened another large box.


    inside, there was also something shiny, but they weren¡¯t gold bars; they were buddha statues made of pure gold.


    hmm.


    there were also a bunch of inscriptions on them that he couldn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°this was stolen from tibetan monasteries,¡± tang rui deducted upon looking at the thai inscriptions on them.


    the others had no objections.


    in the worst case, they could melt them down later.


    next, everyone started moving the treasure. the primary means of transport were not the frogmen but several robots.


    they just needed to carry the boxes to the water¡¯s edge and toss them into the water.


    thanks to japanese efforts to protect the treasure with proper sealing and handling, they didn¡¯t have to do much.


    all they had to do was to transport the boxes.


    even so, it took them more than four hours to move all the items from the inner space.


    once everything was moved out, it was all placed on tang rui¡¯s yacht, and no one was guarding it.


    when tang rui came back up from below, he found that he wasn¡¯t in the mood to open the boxes. thus, he went to bed directly.


    the next day, tang rui had the fleet move all the boxes onto the aircraft carrier, and then they started inventorying the items inside.


    they spent an entire day working on it.


    the items were categorized.


    there were 68 tons of gold alone, and 115 pieces of antiques, including porcelain, bronze, calligraphy, and paintings, among other various types of antiques.


    however, as for what the scrolls and paintings contained specifically, it was still a mystery¡ªthey didn¡¯t want to risk damaging them by breaking the sealed packaging.


    also present were precious items like jade, jadeite, and jewelry, which were all high-quality items, considering that they were picked by the navy from a pile of treasures.


    among them was a piece of sheep fat white jade engraved by lutzigang, which tang rui liked very much.


    he pocketed it directly, though no one made any comments about it.


    tang rui also asked li shuyao if there was anything she liked, but she shook her head. she didn¡¯t have as thick a skin as tang rui.


    although she was quite interested in one of the crowns, it was a cultural relic, and she knew she couldn¡¯t take it.


    in the evening, the carrier fleet insisted on treating tang rui to dinner.


    there was no way around it.


    this naval mission was a big hit.


    the gold, when converted to currency, would be used for military funding.


    what?


    you¡¯re saying the cultural relics department disagrees?


    were they looking down on our naval fleet?


    how about putting on a military parade at sea? how does that sound?


    the naval budget could have the lion¡¯s share, and the carrier fleet could have the lion¡¯s share of the naval budget.


    this haul wasn¡¯t that bad after all.


    as for the remaining antiques, there wasn¡¯t much to say. they would definitely be sent to a museum.


    as the biggest contributor, tang rui received extremely warm hospitality. it was a completely different attitude from when he first arrived.


    he was being taken very seriously.


    but for a naval carrier fleet, as long as they fulfilled their assigned mission, they didn¡¯t need to be too enthusiastic. the warm reception was mainly for tang rui¡¯s sake.


    after all, his status in the air force was the most significant. in the navy, it wasn¡¯t so much about status.


    now, things were different.


    he had gone on vacation, managing to find a shipwreck, where he managed to dig up treasure that japan had buried back then. this money was real.


    adding his status to the mix, if the navy didn¡¯t host him properly, it wouldn¡¯t sit well with him.


    after a hearty dinner, when it was only half-eaten, he collapsed.


    there was no choice. the navy was really huge.


    the next day, when he woke up around noon, his head was still buzzing.


    in the following days, he had more new projects to work on.


    he was going to participate in the carrier fleet¡¯s training, which involved bombing fish.


    he flew fighter jets with deep-sea bombs attached, waiting for sonar buoys to lock onto schools of fish.


    ¡°fishermen to fish pond, fishpond target spotted, please proceed to coordinates xxx.xx immediately and drop a deep-sea bomb.¡±


    ¡°fish pond to fisherman. coordinates xxx.xx received, dropping a deep-sea bomb.¡±


    tang rui controlled the fighter jet, quickly arrived at the coordinates, and released a deep-sea bomb towards the fish below.


    boom!


    as the sea erupted with splashes.


    the surrounding waters began to fill with fish, either floating lifelessly or simply stunned.


    but that didn¡¯t matter.


    what mattered was that a supply ship came over and pulled up the fishing net to start catching the fish.


    ¡°precise hit, fish pond. the target has been eliminated, you can return.¡±


    ¡°affirmative. fish pond returning immediately.¡±


    tang rui pulled the control stick, nimbly changed direction, and flew towards the carrier.


    when he arrived over the flight deck, he lowered the landing gear and gently landed.


    around noon, tang rui enjoyed a seafood feast.


    it wasn¡¯t that bad, though the fish he caught himself tasted different.


    while tang rui was having a blast on the carrier, he had no idea that there was a frenzy on chinese social media.


    the top trending news was:


    ¡°during an exercise, the navy carrier fleet uncovers treasures looted by japanese invaders in wwii: 82 pieces of first-class national treasures, 27 pieces of second-class national treasures, 68 tons of gold, 7 boxes of jade and jewelry.¡±


    it was safe to say that the entire nation was in celebration, and people were very excited.


    this news had taken the top spot on trending social media.


    the second trending topic went as follows:


    ¡°upcoming event: wang banbi¡­¡±


    let¡¯s skip that one.


    the third trending topic:


    ¡°domestic sixth-generation fighter confirmed: white emperor suborbital fighter, science fiction becomes reality.¡±


    the fourth trending topic:


    ¡°crackdown continues: no mercy, another high-ranking official arrested.¡±


    it could be said that, except for the second topic, all the other trending topics had some connection to tang rui. however, the specific details were unknown to the outside world.


    within a few days, five days had passed.


    tang rui spent a full ten days having fun here.


    he had enjoyed everything there was to enjoy.


    what he shouldn¡¯t have played, he had played too.


    the fish in the south china sea had been depleted quite a bit these days.


    on this day, lin chao called him. things had settled down at the company, and tang rui had pretty much had his fun, so he decided it was time to go home.


    li shuyao wanted to go back as well.


    tang rui only spent time with her for the first couple of days.


    in the remaining days, he went back and forth to the fleet every day, either flying fighter jets off the aircraft carrier or playing pai gow on the destroyer.


    tang rui was having the time of his life.


    left alone, li shuyao got so bored that she ended up watching tv dramas in her room. it was easy to imagine how she felt.


    now that tang rui said that he¡¯d be going back, she naturally had no objections.


    so, tang rui piloted a fighter jet and took li shuyao home.


    upon returning home, tang rui went straight to the office to handle some matters that had been stranded for the past few days.


    ¡°brother lin, how did the other side respond? how many trainers do they need?¡± he asked.


    ¡°there are four countries in total, and they need a minimum of four trainers. what do you think?¡± lin chao replied.


    four people, huh?


    after hearing this, tang rui began to ponder. the company didn¡¯t have idle staff to spare. this time, the team sent abroad was the group of rich members that the middle east had brought in before the chinese new year.


    they had purchased various items, including mechanical dogs and fire-fighting drones, but these things required training, which was a bit daunting.


    should he have old feng over to lead the team?


    no, that would be truly scary..

 Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: Two Project Plans

    chapter 150: two project plans


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°brother lin, tell the higher-ups to arrange for a few people to go over for training.¡±


    tang rui thought about it and still decided to let the higher-ups make arrangements.


    the people in their company all had things to do. sending them out for training was a waste of talent.


    it was not worth it to hire a few people for this matter.


    ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 report it to the higher-ups. there shouldn¡¯t be a problem,¡± lin chao nodded.


    ¡°is there anything else? you didn¡¯t say that you had to wait for me to come back.¡±


    ¡°yes, there¡¯s one thing. do you still remember the reconnaissance plane you shot down?¡±


    ¡°reconnaissance aircraft? are you talking about the american black swift?¡±


    tang rui nodded, but it wasn¡¯t shot down; it had been cut down by him with a drone.


    however, that was not important. it had already been a few months. why was he bringing this up?


    ¡°yes, this reconnaissance plane and the submarine you found earlier have been returned to the u.s.¡±


    after lin chao finished speaking, he looked at tang rui, wanting to see his reaction.


    in the end, tang rui did not have any reaction at all.


    wasn¡¯t this very normal?


    the research that should have been done should have been done after such a long time.


    he didn¡¯t return it to america and kept it for the new year.


    ¡°although we returned their stuff and we didn¡¯t announce it to the public, they still have to pay a price,¡± lin chao continued.


    a share for me?


    could it be that america was remunerated with money? that shouldn¡¯t be the case.


    ¡°what benefits?¡± tang rui asked directly.


    ¡°a mine.¡±


    ¡°a mine? where is the mine?¡±


    ¡°somewhere in the african continent.¡±


    tang rui understood that this was definitely an exchange of interests.


    he didn¡¯t know the details, but he could guess.


    ¡°what if 1 don¡¯t want the ore?¡±


    ¡°then let the other companies take over. you¡¯ll just need to reap the benefits.¡±


    ¡°then let¡¯s just¡­ wait, i¡¯ll go back and discuss it. my brother-in-law seems to be in this business. 1¡¯11 go back and ask.¡±


    ¡°alright, the thing is there anyway. you can do whatever you want with it.¡±


    after chatting with lin chao, tang rui came to the office again.


    he signed the reports that he had accumulated during this period of time, then went home to talk to li shuyao about the mining.


    he definitely did not need it, but his brother-in-law might.


    they would be a family in the future, and he would definitely help if he could.


    li shuyao called her brother and arranged to have dinner together.


    at night, in a private room at the jinling hotel.


    li shuyao¡¯s brother, li molin, brought his wife over.


    after chatting for a while, tang rui explained the matter.


    ¡°brother-in-law, what is the reserve of this ore? what kind of ore is it?¡±


    li molin had a joint venture with someone else and started a non-metallic company. he still had some understanding of mining, so after hearing tang rui¡¯s words, he asked about the specific situation.


    tang rui was instantly dumbfounded by the question.


    how would he know that? lin chao did not tell him either.


    ¡°wait for me to call and ask.¡±


    tang rui picked up the phone and called lin chao, asking about the specific situation of that mine.


    ¡°it¡¯s a mo deposit with a reserve of about 2.4 million tons. it¡¯s easy to mine it, so it¡¯s called a porphyry deposit,¡± tang rui said to his brother-in-law after making the call.


    ¡°2.4 million tons? mo ore?¡± li molin widened his eyes and asked in disbelief.


    ¡°yes, that¡¯s what he said. is there a lot of reserves?¡± tang rui nodded.


    he knew that mo ore was valuable, but he wasn¡¯t sure if the reserves were large or small, but it should be quite a lot.


    ¡°it¡¯s a molybdenum mine with a reserve of about 2.4 million tons, and it¡¯s relatively easy to extract, called a porphyry-type ore deposit,¡± tang rui reported to his brother-in-law after the call.


    ¡°that¡¯s amazing. are you interested?¡±


    ¡°of course, but the situation over there is a little troublesome.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s easy. we¡¯ll definitely do something about it. don¡¯t worry.¡±


    tang rui was least worried about this problem.


    this was a reward from the higher-ups.


    if they couldn¡¯t even handle this mine, they¡¯d offend not him, but one of the ¡°big five¡± on blue star ¨C china. it might seem easygoing, but you shouldn¡¯t underestimate it. back when colonel cardenas was confident and brazen, he had his ashes scattered.


    don¡¯t take it¡¯s nonchalant smile for granted..


    how spirited colonel ka was back then.


    the united nations conference room pointed out the country and bombarded the five permanent members.


    in the end¡­


    they¡¯d already scattered its ashes.


    in conflicts between countries of different levels, it was called a great power game. when countries of different levels were in conflict, it was considered provocation. tang rui had no worries in this regard.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry. if anything really happens, i¡¯ll take care of it.¡±


    ¡°no, that¡¯s not what i meant.¡±


    ¡°i know. we¡¯re family. let¡¯s not talk about that.¡±


    ¡°alright, brother-in-law, let¡¯s go.¡±


    a meal.


    tang rui was in a drunken haze. he wasn¡¯t sloshed though. his consciousness was clear, but his head was a little dizzy.


    he took a bath upon returning home.


    in the end, when he came out of the bath, he saw a vixen that could bring disaster to the country and the people. it was not a nine-tailed fox, but only a tail.


    ¡°demon, eat this old man¡¯s rod.¡±


    tang rui went up with a stick and put the fox demon down, making this fox demon only lie on the ground and whimper.


    the next day.


    tang rui told lin chao about the mining.


    what should he do?


    he didn¡¯t need to care. li molin would handle everything. he could just sit at home and wait for the dividends.


    he literally had nothing to do.


    tang rui went to the assembly workshop to take a look at the assembly progress of the company¡¯s fighter jet.


    ¡°president tang.¡±


    ¡°okay, you guys go ahead. don¡¯t worry about me.¡±


    tang rui waved his hand at the employees, letting them continue with their work.


    the speed of the fighter jet assembly was very fast, and one-third of it was completed.


    this was the most difficult part.


    the later parts were much simpler.


    old feng was very responsible, running around the workshop alone as he supervised the employees.


    tang rui didn¡¯t join in the fun.


    after watching from afar for a while, he left.


    after leaving the assembly shop, he realized that he had nothing to do. he had already finished all the things on hand.


    there was originally another issue, but the lunar internet project was being restarted and it was fine now.


    he wandered over to lin chao¡¯s place to have tea and chat with him.


    ¡°brother lin, have you been to route 318? how¡¯s the scenery there?¡±


    tang rui spread out his thoughts. he didn¡¯t know why, but he thought of this legendary national road.


    ¡°i haven¡¯t been there, but 1 know that it¡¯s not interesting to go at this time.¡± lin chao looked at tang rui who was a little eager to try and hurriedly poured cold water on him.


    it was winter.


    in the dead of winter, going to national highway 318 would be quite unreasonable.


    ¡°i didn¡¯t say i¡¯m going now. we can wait until summer.¡±


    ¡°yes, you¡¯re right.¡±


    what else could lin chao say?


    after a while, tang rui¡¯s eyes lit up and he opened his mouth to say, ¡°brother lin, we can go to the northeast to ski now. it¡¯s a good time to ski.¡±


    lin chao rolled his eyes and ignored him.


    it seemed like tang rui had caught the travel bug, or his adventurous spirit was itching.


    tang rui didn¡¯t mind lin chao¡¯s lack of enthusiasm. he thought about skiing and returned to his office to research which ski resorts were good. with a fighter jet at their disposal, they could go skiing and return on the same day.


    after tang rui left, lin chao hurriedly picked up the phone and reported the situation to the higher-ups.


    before he got off work at night, lin chao found tang rui and gave him two project books.


    [super large transport plane research and development project]


    [ground support attack plane development project]


    looking at these two proposals, tang rui was stunned for a moment.


    when he opened it, his expression became even more interesting.


    ¡°brother lin, are you sure this is a project that the higher-ups are preparing to establish?¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right. choose one..¡±

 Chapter 151 - Chapter 151:1240 Tons

    chapter 151:1240 tons


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    how should we talk about these two project proposals?


    it was rather unconventional, to say the least.


    what did that mean? it means that under normal circumstances, these are not the kinds of projects that should be initiated.


    let¡¯s begin with the super-large transport aircraft project.


    in the project documentation, the requirements for this transport aircraft specified that it should have a maximum payload of no less than 400 tons, the ability to conduct intercontinental cruises and a minimum full-load range of 10,000 kilometers.


    from these requirements specifications, wasn¡¯t the issue obvious?


    they lacked any overseas military bases.


    they were not looking to engage in conflicts with other nations.


    given the current situation, they didn¡¯t require the ability to deploy troops globally.


    back in domestic china, the y-20 served their needs adequately.


    however, the project¡¯s requirement parameters are akin to their need for global troop deployment capability. in the absence of overseas military base transits, the transport aircraft would need to take off from home and reach its destination directly. additionally, since they couldn¡¯t equip themselves with a large number of such transport planes, they had high demands for the aircraft¡¯s capacity.


    with the discussion on the transport plane concluded, let¡¯s turn our attention to the ground attack aircraft.


    this aircraft type, known as an assault aircraft in the past, was something china used to manufacture.


    many people might not have heard of the s-5.


    but this was the only fighter jet in thier country capable of dropping tactical hydrogen bombs.


    however, back in the day, their technology wasn¡¯t up to par, and this attack aircraft had a range of only 1,200 kilometers, which led to its early retirement.


    subsequently, their air force would constantly play catch-up. ground attack aircraft were essentially sitting ducks without absolute air superiority.


    consequently, after the retirement of the s-5, they never pursued attack aircraft.


    now, with the higher-ups initiating this project again, what did that imply?


    it means they now had the confidence to achieve absolute air superiority.


    at this juncture, what they needed was a model that could ¡°kiss the ground.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll accept both projects,¡± tang rui decided after some thought. after all, he didn¡¯t have much to occupy his time currently, and taking on these two projects could also enable him to design a personal jet for himself.


    ¡°very well. funding for the project will be transferred to the company¡¯s account within three days.¡±


    lin chao had no objections to tang rui taking on the two projects.


    at home, he could play as he pleased without interference.


    in the evening, after finishing dinner, tang rui went to the laboratory to work on the aerodynamic layout of the transport plane.


    now, why didn¡¯t they go for a ground attack aircraft?


    there was no need.


    as long as he could develop the transport plane, he could easily modify it to carry a 400-ton load of ammunition and add some weapons, effectively turning it into an attack aircraft. whether such an attack aircraft was a bit too large was a matter for the air force to decide. his responsibility was the design aspect, and whether it got adopted or not was the air force¡¯s business.


    ¡°red lotus, show me the model of the an-225.¡±


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    swoosh!


    the an-225 model appeared in front of tang rui.


    this was a product of the cold war era, the largest transport aircraft in human history, which had now become a relic.


    in fact, the simplest solution for the military¡¯s transport aircraft project would be to modify the an-225.


    they would replace it with stronger materials and better engines.


    they wouldn¡¯t need to make extensive changes to meet the military¡¯s requirements.


    but tang rui was not that kind of person.


    with his current level of expertise, there was no need to mimic the approaches of the past.


    let¡¯s not discuss the other details.


    the an-225¡¯s takeoff and landing requirements alone did not meet wartime needs.


    even the americans didn¡¯t have such a massive transport aircraft.


    but was that because it couldn¡¯t be built?


    no, it wasn¡¯t.


    they just didn¡¯t need it.


    whether it was the c-5 galaxy or the c-17 globemaster iii, they were deemed as sufficient.


    these two transport planes could take off and land even on rough terrain in the wilderness.


    this was the kind of transport plane that met the military¡¯s requirements.


    the an-225 wasn¡¯t developed for war; it was intended for space shuttle missions.


    after tang rui looked at the an-225 model, he asked red lotus to display the top transport aircraft models from around the world.


    yes¡­


    after examining them for a while¡­


    out of the world¡¯s top ten transport planes, the u.s and russian planes accounted for two-fifths, while china occupied a fifth.


    this was especially true for the chinese y-9 and the american c-130, where the two aircraft were practically like half-siblings.


    tang rui waved his hand.


    he deleted all the models in front of him. these designs were of no use to him.


    he didn¡¯t want to design it as a traditional transport aircraft.


    ¡°red lotus, perform some calculations. with the current material properties, without considering the engine thrust, how large can a transport plane with a 400-ton payload be built?¡±


    tang rui thought for a moment and instructed red lotus.


    ¡°master, the calculations are complete. excluding external factors, based on the material¡¯s strength, the maximum size of the transport plane can reach 720 meters.¡±


    this length seemed a bit excessive.


    additionally, the payload was a bit too small.


    ¡°what about 600 tons?¡±


    ¡°585 meters.¡±


    ¡°800 tons.¡±


    ¡°410 meters.¡±


    ¡°1000 tons.¡±


    ¡°220 meters.¡±


    tang rui furrowed his brows and contemplated for a while.


    the material¡¯s performance was no longer an issue. it was more than sufficient to withstand a 1000-ton payload.


    it would have to be aerodynamics. he had to think about the aerodynamic layout.


    ¡°red lotus, retrieve the blueprint of the second version of the drone from the database. then, using this blueprint, simulate the structure of the transport aircraft and perform a simple calculation.¡±


    this was the blueprint of the second version of the drone, which had been enhanced twice, with a wave rider body and a variable-sweep wing.


    ¡°master, the calculations are complete. the aerodynamic layout doesn¡¯t support the 1000-ton payload requirement. if we follow this design plan, the thrust-to-weight ratio of the engines will exceed 80.¡±


    a thrust-to-weight ratio of 80?


    wouldn¡¯t that make it a flying brick?


    ¡°change the variable-sweep wing to a large delta wing. with the current engine thrust, add six additional engines.¡±


    ¡°red lotus is calculating. please wait a moment, master.¡±


    the aircraft model in front of tang rui kept changing shape. the data, calculated every second, was based on the whole aircraft simulation.


    even with such a vast amount of data, red lotus took only five minutes to complete the calculations for the new airframe.


    she also presented two types of airflow arrangements.


    one was a sharp triangular body, with large delta wings integrated into it. it had a certain tilt angle, and no tailfins.


    the other type was a flat boomerang body with super long wings that provided substantial lift. similarly, it had no tailfins.


    after tang rui saw the models of these two types of airframes, he understood their inclinations.


    the first design was meant for supersonic cruising.


    the second one was inclined toward subsonic cruising.


    the aerodynamic layout was similar to the b-2 stealth bomber, which, in its subsonic cruising state, had higher lift and range.


    however, once it entered the supersonic realm, this design would become ineffective.


    ¡°remove the second design. i don¡¯t need a subsonic transport plane.¡±


    ¡°red lotus was wrong. please punish me, master,¡± red lotus¡¯s projection said pitifully.


    ¡°don¡¯t be silly. based on the first design, add vertical takeoff and landing and calculate.¡±


    ¡°alright, master, but according to my simulation, it¡¯s nearly impossible to incorporate vertical takeoff and landing with this weight.¡±


    ¡°in that case, make it a short takeoff and landing plane¡­ something within 200 meters. we can add rocket thrusters under the aircraft for takeoff.¡±


    ¡°design completed. with 68 small rocket thrusters added, the transport plane can take off within 200 meters and stop within 120 meters during landing using reverse thrust.¡±


    this was close enough, but the current transport plane was still too large.


    as of now, its specifications read 215 meters in length, 192 meters in wingspan, 53 meters in height, and it featured six engines.


    what was this?


    it was almost the size of an aircraft carrier.


    ¡°red lotus, reduce the body length to less than 150 meters and recalculate.¡±


    ¡°alright, master. simulating.¡±


    after eight minutes, a completely redesigned model was finished.


    the airframe was now 148.8 meters long, with a wingspan of 126.2 meters, a height of 46 meters, and a maximum takeoff weight of 1500 tons. it had a maximum payload of 1240 tons, a maximum range of 18,000 kilometers, with a top speed of mach 2.3.


    these figures looked impressive, but that payload seemed excessive.


    what could they possibly carry with something that had a 1240-ton payload?

 Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: SEG Unit, Modifying the White Emperor

    chapter 152: seg unit, modifying the white emperor


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui stared at the model in front of him for a while.


    he always felt something was off, but he couldn¡¯t pinpoint what exactly.


    oh well.


    he stopped thinking about it.


    ¡°red lotus, upload this external design and theoretical parameters to the confidential database.¡±


    ¡°sure, master, uploading now.¡±


    tang rui checked the time and then returned from the laboratory to his villa. as for the evaluation of this transport aircraft, that was left to the higher-ups. when the people at the database received tang rui¡¯s uploaded theoretical design of the transport aircraft, they quickly informed the relevant authorities. in less than an hour, a large group of people gathered in the confidential meeting room to begin evaluating the design of this transport aircraft.


    they were not evaluating the feasibility of the design¡ªwhether it could be manufactured was tang rui¡¯s concern.


    whether the air force needed it was what they were evaluating.


    and this went on the entire night.


    the next day, tang rui had finished breakfast and was taking a walk in the factory area when lin chao came running to him, handing him the evaluation results.


    ¡°the aircraft is too large, and its performance significantly exceeds the requirements.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s mouth twitched as he looked over the evaluation results.


    he had the same thought last night.


    but the authorities only provided a few parameters and didn¡¯t specify the size of the aircraft.


    after this evaluation, however, it appeared the authorities had provided some restrictions.


    the aircraft¡¯s length should not exceed 80 meters, with a payload of 400 tons being sufficient, and the cargo hold dimensions needed to exceed 40x8x5, without the need to make it too large.


    ¡°i finally understand why i felt something was off last night.¡±


    after reviewing the evaluation, tang rui suddenly realized his mistake. he hadn¡¯t considered the takeoff and landing restrictions.


    he had only considered the takeoff distance.


    but he forgot about the weight of the aircraft.


    a plane weighing over a thousand tons couldn¡¯t land at regular airports, let alone in field conditions.


    the moment the plane landed, the tires would burst, and the landing gear would bury itself in the ground.


    so, the overall weight of the aircraft had to be kept under 600 tons, and even 600 tons were too much¡ª500 tons would be better.


    with the incredible tensile strength of new composite materials, this should be achievable, though the aircraft structure needed to be redesigned.


    not just that, but the fuel situation had to be considered as well.


    for intercontinental flights, the aircraft needed at least several tens of tons of fuel.


    ¡°lin ge, is there anything else?¡± tang rui asked after setting down the evaluation report.


    ¡°nothing else,¡± lin chao shook his head.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll go back to work then.¡±


    tang rui returned to the laboratory to start a new project.


    this time, he wasn¡¯t working on the aircraft¡¯s body but something very special. the seg unit.


    this was some sort of anti-gravity device.


    of course, it wasn¡¯t truly anti-gravity. humanity had yet to fully understand gravity, let alone anti-gravity.


    this device didn¡¯t counter gravity; it countered magnetic fields.


    ¡°red lotus, prepare the components to manufacture the seg unit for me. i want to create an anti-gravity device.¡±


    ¡°of course, master, red lotus is preparing the components. estimated time: 25 minutes.¡±


    red lotus controlled the robots, bringing the components available in the warehouse while manufacturing the rest.


    tang rui arrived at his workbench and began assembling.


    an hour later, a basin-sized seg unit was complete.


    did you think this could achieve anti-gravity?


    it couldn¡¯t.


    to make the seg unit levitate, a magnetic field needed to be created beneath it.


    red lotus quickly set up the magnetic field below the device.


    tang rui activated the seg device.


    hum!


    as the magnetic field was generated, the seg unit began to levitate.


    tang rui glanced at the system panel.


    [item: pseudo-electromagnetic field anti-gravity device]


    [experience: 0/180]


    [origin points: 1552.68]


    no need to hesitate; he selected ¡°enhance¡± directly.


    a blue light flashed.


    enhancement complete.


    [item: electromagnetic field anti-gravity device]


    [experience: 0/5500]


    [enhancements: magnetic field (specialized), coils (specialized), control (specialized), energy]


    [attributes: 60% increase in magnetic field strength, 60% increase in magnetic field range, 60% increase in magnetic field control precision] [origin points: 1488.68]


    after viewing the enhanced system panel, tang rui instructed red lotus to test the device¡¯s performance.


    half an hour later, the test was complete.


    the magnetic field produced by this device could counteract up to 50 tons of weight. beyond 50 tons, the effect decreased gradually, becoming entirely ineffective at 500 tons.


    ¡°red lotus, have you extracted the blueprints for the device?¡±


    ¡°they¡¯ve been extracted, master.¡±


    ¡°can it be mass-produced?¡±


    ¡°yes, it can, though manufacturing would be difficult, and production can¡¯t be hurried.¡±


    as long as it could be produced, the speed didn¡¯t matter.


    ¡°red lotus, install this seg unit on the white emperor.¡±


    tang rui told red lotus.


    ¡°alright, master. do you need to modify the vertical takeoff and landing system?¡±


    ¡°yes, remove all the internal pipes of the vertical takeoff and landing system, shut off the original pipe openings¡­ don¡¯t close them, remove the original grille and replace it with an electrostatic rocket engine,¡± tang rui said in excitement as an idea suddenly struck him.


    ¡°alright, master. do you need to adjust the internal structure in the place of the removed pipes and equipment?¡±


    ¡°no need. install a super-low-temperature alloy container in the available space and use it to store liquid oxygen. then connect the liquid oxygen pipeline to the high-pressure combustion chamber of the engine and calculate the internal structure,¡± tang rui instructed red lotus.


    ¡°calculation complete. after removing the equipment, there¡¯s still 35% of the remaining space, which won¡¯t affect the internal structure or axial balance.¡± ¡°in that case, upgrade the internal pressure adjustment device and add a space life support system.¡±


    ¡°recompute the internal structure; calculation complete. there¡¯s 5% redundant space, and all the removed space has been used.¡±


    ¡°good, proceed with the modification.¡±


    ¡°commencing modification. estimated time for modification: six hours and seventeen minutes.¡±


    several robots came to the side of the white emperor fighter, extended their mechanical arms, and began the modification.


    once the modification was complete, the white emperor would be a fully functional aerospace fighter, capable of reaching space.


    red lotus was quite fast with the modifications.


    tonight, he could take it out for a spin in the sky.


    after having lunch, tang rui went home and took a nap to rest up.


    that evening, li shuyao had cooked and she called tang rui for dinner.


    ¡°you go ahead and eat; i¡¯m not hungry.¡±


    tang rui changed his clothes and said while getting ready.


    li shuyao saw tang rui putting on his nano load-bearing suit and realized he was going flying.


    ¡°do you have something urgent?¡± li shuyao asked.


    ¡°no, just going for a spin in the sky.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± li shuyao rolled her eyes.


    why would one go for a joyride in the sky for no reason?


    but she couldn¡¯t be bothered to argue.


    because in this aspect, she couldn¡¯t control him. tang rui wouldn¡¯t listen to her.


    ¡°don¡¯t stay out too late; come back early.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui changed into his flight suit, took the elevator to the lab, and put on his combat armor.


    this set of combat armor had also been modified by red lotus, with added propulsion systems.


    when in space, this enabled him to fly around like iron man.


    arriving at the assembly workshop, the white emperor suborbital fighter had been completely modified.


    a robot carrying a special thermal container came to tang rui.


    ¡°master, these are the washed fruits, all packed,¡± red lotus informed tang rui. ¡°give them to me.¡±


    tang rui took the thermal container and placed it in the back seat of the cockpit.


    if he had to go, he couldn¡¯t go empty-handed.


    a basket of fruit sounded like the right gift.


    delivering fruit 500 kilometers away was indeed a small gesture with deep meaning..

 Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Space Command Center: Call Fish Pond

    chapter 153: space command center: call fish pond


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the white emperor space combat jet was towed out of the assembly workshop by robotic arms, and made its way onto the runway.


    tang rui initiated the seg unit with a press of a button.


    buzz!


    the fighter jet shuddered briefly before swiftly regaining its composure.


    tang rui firmly pulled up the lever on the left-hand side.


    the landing gear gracefully retracted, leaving the white emperor sky fighter hovering silently on the runway.


    ¡°fish pond to tower, requesting permission for take-off.¡±


    tang rui activated the communication channel, broadcasting his request to the control tower.


    ¡°tower to fish pond. please confirm the aircraft type: is it a drone or a white emperor fighter jet?¡±


    this time, the control tower had learned to inquire about the specific model.


    ¡°fish pond to tower. it¡¯s the white emperor space combat jet.¡±


    ¡°please provide your flight route and purpose.¡±


    ¡°we don¡¯t have a designated flight route. our main objective is to test the maximum attainable altitude.¡±


    ¡°roger, fish pond. we¡¯re processing your request. please stand by.¡±


    ¡°i request permission to deactivate the longbo lens.¡±


    ¡°permission denied. deactivation of the longbo lens is not authorized.¡±


    the control tower firmly rejected tang rui¡¯s request to disable the longbo lens.


    after all, with the longbo lens off, how would he locate anyone?


    moreover, the white emperor fighter jet had already been unveiled, rendering the deactivation of the longbo lens meaningless.


    in just under two minutes, his request was granted.


    ¡°control tower calling fish pond, approval granted. you are clear for take-off.¡±


    ¡°fish pond acknowledges.¡±


    tang rui pushed the throttle lever to the maximum, and with a gentle pull on the control stick, the fighter jet shot up like an arrow, climbing vertically into the sky.


    the seg unit countered earth¡¯s gravity effectively.


    with a thrust-to-weight ratio of 22.5, the generated thrust was nothing short of astonishing.


    in the blink of an eye, the fighter jet reached an altitude of 30,000 meters.


    at this point, the fighter jet¡¯s velocity had already soared to mach 2.5.


    the personnel in the control tower observed the radar data and raised their brows in disbelief.


    30,000 meters?


    hadn¡¯t they just taken off moments ago?


    how had they ascended to 30,000 meters in the blink of an eye?


    the tower was dumbfounded.


    looking at the radar data again, it showed 40,000 meters.


    this was quite perplexing.


    ¡°tower calling fish pond.¡±


    ¡°fish pond acknowledges. go ahead.¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s the theoretical service ceiling for a fighter jet?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not sure, isn¡¯t this a test flight?¡±


    the control tower was left speechless and re-examined the radar data.


    hmm?


    what¡¯s going on?


    100,000 meters?


    ¡°tower calling fish pond, cease your climb. that airspace is not within our jurisdiction; it¡¯s under the purview of the space administration.¡±


    ¡°fish pond acknowledges. very well, please connect me to the space administration.¡±


    at this point, tang rui¡¯s velocity increased rapidly as the altitude exceeded 100,000 meters, and the atmosphere grew even thinner.


    in these conditions, liquid oxygen in the aircraft was ejected into a high-pressure combustion chamber, mixed with fuel, and ignited.


    in an instant, twin exhaust flames erupted from the engine.


    the white emperor space combat jet accelerated to mach 10, officially piercing through the black barrier.


    100,000 meters.


    200,000 meters.


    tang rui gazed at the outside world, witnessing a layer of red light with flames stretching into aurora-like strips.


    40 kilometers.


    50 kilometers.


    60 kilometers.


    as the white emperor fighter jet broke through the ionosphere, the electromagnetic radiation from outside interacted with the aircraft¡¯s magnetic field, creating a brilliant spectacle of light.


    tang rui took only a fleeting glimpse before diverting his gaze.


    he continued to pilot the fighter jet, following the trajectory calculated by red lotus.


    space vastly differed from regular aviation.


    in the sky, as long as one avoided collisions, there wasn¡¯t much else to be concerned about.


    however, in earth¡¯s low-earth orbit, the risk of space debris had to be considered. those objects were unpredictable.


    a collision with space debris could result in catastrophic damage, though it appeared that the white emperor¡¯s layered carbon nano-coating, totaling 600 layers, was adequate protection.


    ordinary space debris couldn¡¯t breach it.


    of course, tang rui had no intention of testing the space debris¡¯s capabilities with his fighter jet; that would be utterly reckless.


    according to red lotus¡¯s calculated trajectory, tang rui swiftly passed the karman line at 100 kilometers and officially entered the realm of space.


    he eased off the throttle.


    the fighter jet continued its course through inertia, still at remarkable speed.


    in space, aerodynamics were irrelevant.


    george didn¡¯t hold sway here; it was all about newton.


    therefore, tang rui activated the onboard engines to adjust the flight attitude. although their thrust was relatively low, at just five kilograms maximum, in space, even a single kilogram of thrust proved highly effective, let alone five kilograms.


    ¡°calling fish pond. please respond if you copy.¡±


    by this time, after passing through the black barrier once again, tang rui¡¯s communication was reestablished.


    ¡°copy, tower. fish pond here. go ahead,¡± tang rui replied.


    ¡°this is the space command center. please provide a status report.¡±


    in the space command center, everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon establishing contact with tang rui.


    ¡°power systems are normal, navigation systems are functioning properly, life support systems are operational, and fuel reserves stand at 85%.¡±


    tang rui quickly checked the data and reported.


    ¡°very well, please proceed to establish a data link. the port is now open.¡±


    ¡°connection complete.¡±


    tang rui instructed hong lian to establish a data link with the space command center. this enabled him to access the data from the entire satellite network, while the command center could also receive his flight data.


    as the data link was established, the white emperor space combat jet¡¯s data appeared on the large screen in the space command center, including the projected flight path.


    in the space command center, the staff immediately commenced calculations to determine if there were any safety risks based on the flight trajectory.


    the results of the calculations indicated a flawless flight path with no apparent safety concerns, with its destination being the tiangong space station.


    with this outcome, those in the command center understood that tang rui had thoroughly planned his flight.


    the flight trajectory had been meticulously calculated, and the mission was to genuinely test the aircraft¡¯s maximum altitude.


    ¡°chief, should we instruct him to return?¡±


    ¡°no need, let him proceed. if he doesn¡¯t go now, he¡¯ll just attempt it again later, and you won¡¯t be able to stop him.¡±


    ¡°can we ask him to bring back sun lihai? he hasn¡¯t been feeling well for the past two days, but he¡¯s hanging in there. we originally planned to launch a mission at the end of this month to replace him. if we can use the fighter jet to retrieve him, it¡¯ll put our original plans back on track.¡±


    ¡°we¡¯ll need to inquire about the situation on his end and assess whether he has the means. if it¡¯s not feasible, we can¡¯t take the risk.¡±


    at this moment, tang rui had earth¡¯s beautiful blue planet in his sights.


    observing earth from the expanse of space was a truly breathtaking sight.


    ¡°command to fish pond.¡±


    ¡°fish pond acknowledges. go ahead.¡±


    ¡°i have an urgent mission. can your aircraft transport someone back to the surface?¡±


    ¡°it can. the rear seat can accommodate one passenger.¡±


    tang rui promptly responded. ordinary individuals couldn¡¯t occupy his fighter, but it was suitable for astronauts.


    ¡°can the aircraft¡¯s life support system and your anti-g suit ensure safety?¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s no issue at all.¡±


    this was no laughing matter.


    with his life support system, he could even ferry someone to the moon, let alone to a space station.


    however, fuel limitations meant they could journey there but not return.


    as they conversed, the white emperor space combat jet had already approached the space station.


    from a location five kilometers away, tang rui executed a graceful u-turn and initiated reverse thrust to decelerate.


    he only halted once his velocity matched that of the station.


    at this point, he could see astronauts within the station peering at him through the observation window..

 Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Brother Sun, Please Wait A Moment, Ill Pick

    chapter 154: brother sun, please wait a moment, i¡¯ll pick


    you up at eight


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    puff¡­


    air spurted out from both sides of the fighter jet at the same time.


    the air pressure in the cockpit instantly dropped to zero.


    beep!


    tang rui opened the cockpit cover, unfastened the seatbelt, and picked up the box from the back seat.


    it was only then that he realized that red lotus had sprayed the logo and text of china post on the other side of the box.


    good heavens.


    this was a delivery, wasn¡¯t it?


    tang rui carried the box, and the micro-plasma engine behind his suit started. he slowly flew out of the cockpit and floated toward the space station.


    the three astronauts in the space station were dumbfounded when they saw tang rui¡¯s sci-fi look and the china post box in his hand.


    ¡°is it time to send supplies?¡±


    ¡°no, didn¡¯t the higher-ups say that president tang was here to pick old sun up? why did it become a gift?¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s not talk about this for now. hurry up and open the hatch.¡±


    after a few words, the astronauts quickly ran to the system mainframe and opened the hatch.


    by the time tang rui flew over, the space station¡¯s hatch had already opened, and he directly flew in.


    as the cabin door closed, the cabin was pressured.


    the safety warning light inside the space station turned green. the hatch inside opened, and three astronauts appeared at the hatch entrance.


    tang rui¡¯s two feet kicked, and he rushed over by relying on the reaction force.


    one he was securely in the inner cabin, he took off his helmet.


    ¡°happy new year, big brothers and sisters.¡±


    tang rui greeted the three people with a smile.


    ¡°happy new year, president tang.¡±


    ¡°happy new year, president tang.¡±


    ¡°president tang, you came quite suddenly.¡±


    ¡°surprises are always sudden. oh right, i also brought some fruits for everyone.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he opened the box.


    crack!


    the box was opened, and a finely cut fruit platter appeared in front of their eyes.


    to be honest, the value of this fruit plate was at most 180 yuan on the ground, but in the space station, it was priceless.


    ¡°thank you, president tang.¡±


    ¡°you really came all the way, president tang.¡±


    ¡°this is all rather refreshing.¡±


    the three astronauts were all professionally trained. under normal circumstances, they could definitely control the expressions on their faces.


    but now, they really couldn¡¯t hold back their astonishment.


    paying a casual visit to the space station was truly a first.


    meanwhile, at the ground-based space command center, a large screen displayed a video of the four of them enjoying the fruit platter inside the space station. it was quite amusing.


    the bureau chief laughed when he saw this.


    then, he shook his head speechlessly.


    they ate happily, but they were on tenterhooks.


    after all, the fighter jet and the space station were not docked together. they were flying at the same speed in the same orbit.


    it looked fine now, but in space, any small problem could become a big one.


    therefore, after a few people ate some fruits.


    so, after the astronauts enjoyed some fruit, the space command center called the space station to urge them to finish up and prepare for the return.


    ¡°the people below are urging us. then let¡¯s go, brother sun.¡±


    ¡°okay, let me put on my spacesuit.¡±


    spacesuit?


    tang rui was dumbfounded when he saw the spacesuit sun lihai took out.


    the white emperor could not dock with the space station, so he had to do a spacewalk. of course, he had to wear a spacesuit.


    however, the space in the backseat was not enough to fit him in his spacesuit.


    ¡°wait a minute¡­ brother sun, it doesn¡¯t look like you¡¯re going to fit.¡±


    ¡°all¡­¡± sun lihai was also dumbfounded.


    he looked at the sci-fi exosuit on tang rui¡¯s body, then looked at the thirty-layered cotton-padded jacket in his hand, and didn¡¯t even want to speak.


    ¡°something happened. brother sun put on his spacesuit, but 1 don¡¯t think he¡¯s going to fit in the plane,¡± tang rui came in front of the screen and said to mission control.


    mission control was also speechless.


    previously, they had only considered the issue of safety and had not considered whether they could sit down.


    now that he thought about it, the cockpit of a fighter jet was indeed not big enough to accommodate astronauts in spacesuits.


    even an empty spacesuit would not fit in the cockpit of a fighter jet, let alone one with an astronaut.


    this was the first time a fighter jet had flown into outer space.


    they had no experience either.


    previously, they had subconsciously treated the fighter jet as a re-entry capsule.


    this matter was a little awkward.


    ¡°it¡¯s fine. there¡¯s nothing wrong with me. i¡¯ll just return as planned,¡± sun lihai said to the camera after putting down the spacesuit.


    ¡°alright, that¡¯s the only way¡­¡±


    ¡°no need. i¡¯ll just bring a set of clothes up after i go down. it¡¯s not too far away. the round trip will take me less than half an hour,¡± tang rui interrupted mission control.


    another flex?


    did he think space was his own backyard?


    err¡­


    it seemed that it was not impossible with a space-faring fighter jet.


    ¡°wait a moment, let¡¯s discuss.¡±


    ¡°come, let¡¯s continue eating. it¡¯ll be a pity if we don¡¯t finish eating.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right, this fruit plate is not cheap.¡±


    tang rui and the others started eating again.


    the space command center began to study how to maximize the benefits of this trip.


    after all, it was space, and it was their expertise.


    after all, it was space travel, and they were accustomed to considering every gram of weight.


    now, tang rui had to make two empty trips, and they couldn¡¯t afford that. they had to come up with a plan.


    when tang rui and the astronauts finished the fruit platter and started chatting, the space command center had a plan in place.


    after tang rui returned from space, he would go to xichang to pick up sun lihai and some supplies. then, he would return home to get the spacesuit. afterward, he would go to the space station with the replacement astronaut and the station¡¯s supplies and bring sun lihai back.


    except for this trip back being empty, all other trips would be fully loaded.


    ¡°okay, then it¡¯s settled. brother sun, wait a moment. i¡¯ll pick you up at eight.¡±


    tang rui said to sun lihai after receiving the mission.


    ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 wait for you.¡±


    sun lihai couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry; he was at a space station.


    it felt like waiting for a plane at an airport.


    looking at the beautiful earth outside, it felt surreal.


    tang rui put on the helmet, entered the isolation cabin, and then began to de-compress and open the cabin door.


    whoosh!


    flying out of the space station, tang rui returned to the cockpit and closed the hatch.


    [cockpit pressurizing complete.]


    ¡°calling fish pond, return trajectory calculation completed. please return along the trajectory.¡±


    ¡°fish pond copies. returning now.¡±


    tang rui pushed the throttle and pulled the control stick.


    the white emperor space fighter turned around nimbly and began to accelerate, approaching earth along the orbit.


    you couldn¡¯t just casually fly back to earth from outside the atmosphere.


    if the angle of entry was wrong, or the speed was wrong, you¡¯d bounce off the atmosphere and fail to re-enter earth.


    this was something that a senior had experimented on.


    tang rui didn¡¯t do anything fancy. he followed the set trajectory and honestly returned to orbit.


    as he passed through the atmosphere, he entered the blackout phase once more.


    this time, his speed was even faster than when he ascended.


    visible plasma streams danced on the surface of the fighter jet.


    when the altitude dropped to fifty thousand meters, communication with the ground was restored.


    tang rui flew straight toward the xichang satellite launch center..

 Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Fish Pond Acknowledges, Requesting to

    chapter 155: fish pond acknowledges, requesting to


    destroy target


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    at a light-colored building on pennsylvania avenue, the old man who had just arrived at work that morning was sipping on a fragrant cup of coffee. he narrowed his eyes and enjoyed the aftertaste.


    bang!


    the office door was pushed open.


    the old man jumped in fright.


    sh*t.


    ¡°why are you so flustered? is the bear attacking? oh, the soviets have gone to meet god, so why all that rush?¡± the old man joked dryly to his secretary.


    ¡°boss, this is a message from nasa.¡±


    ¡°a message from nasa?¡±


    the old man took the folder and opened it.


    boom!


    the hand that was holding the coffee trembled, and the coffee spilled all over his pants.


    but at that moment, his coffee was the least of his worries.


    he stared at the document in his hand foolishly.


    there was a photo on it.


    a fighter jet was flying in low-earth orbit.


    the old man knew about this purported fighter jet that came straight out of a sci-fi movie. the intelligence department had reported to him two days ago.


    frankly, though, his understanding of this fighter jet was still rather limited.


    their own sixth-generation fighter hadn¡¯t even been mass-produced yet.


    yet the other party¡¯s sixth-generation fighter was already out?


    it was impossible.


    it was absolutely impossible.


    it had to be a ruse. perhaps they obtained some kind of technological breakthrough through studying our black swift, but it was definitely impossible to produce a real sixth-generation fighter jet in its entirety.


    in the end, only a short period of time had passed.


    this fighter jet had apparently gone to space?


    ¡°tell me, where is this damned plane now? don¡¯t tell me that it¡¯s above our heads,¡± the old man asked excitedly.


    ¡°boss, according to nasa¡¯s latest intel, the aricraft has returned to earth. its destination is their satellite launch center.¡±


    ¡°inform the person in charge of the intelligence department to come over for a meeting. they have so much funding for a year and extra income.


    ¡°why didn¡¯t we know that it was a space plane before? do we have to wait until it flies above our heads before we do?¡±


    bang!


    at this moment, the office door opened again.


    another secretary rushed in.


    ¡°what is it now?¡±


    ¡°nasa has sent news that the jet has flown into space again with two long pods.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s go to the fallout shelter,¡± the old man quickly got up and ran outside.


    saying the place had erupted into chaos was an understatement.


    tang rui piloted the fighter jet, bringing the space station¡¯s supplies and flying into space once again.


    this time, he brought some people with him.


    it was an astronaut.


    ¡°brother huang, were you a pilot before?¡±


    ¡°yes, i was originally flying the j-ioc, but i was selected by the space center.¡±


    he was actually feeling quite complicated at this moment.


    as an astronaut, he had been training for three years and had gotten a¡¯s in all subjects. he wouldn¡¯t have been selected to replace sun lihai on the space station otherwise.


    but he had trained for several years, and even in his dreams, he wanted to ride a rocket and experience that feeling.


    in the end, the rocket wasn¡¯t complete, so they returned him to fly planes.


    if he had known that fighter jets could go to space, he would not have been an astronaut. wouldn¡¯t it be better to continue flying fighter jets?


    he looked at the plasma torrents outside the window.


    it felt ridiculous.


    in less than ten minutes, tang rui once again piloted the fighter jet outside the space station.


    he looked at the time. 7:58.


    he opened the canopy and flew under the fighter jet with the thrusters from his exosuit.


    two long pods were mounted on the belly of the plane.


    these were the supplies that he needed to hand over to the space station. by having the cargo in tow, millions would have been saved by not having to have to launch a rocket.


    tang rui unloaded a pod and handed it to brother huang beside him.


    then, he carried a pod and came to the hatch.


    manual docking was a waste of time.


    looking at the open hatch, he didn¡¯t know what to say.


    he carried the pod and entered the space station.


    the airlock was sealed.


    ¡°brother sun, i¡¯ll be punctual. i said i¡¯d pick you up at eight,¡± tang rui said with a smile as he entered the cabin of the space station.


    ¡°punctual. your flight is more punctual than our domestic flights. not a single minute delay,¡± sun lihai also joked along.


    for astronauts, the convenience of shuttling between the space station and earth was nothing short of a lifesaver. the unpredictable nature of outer space made it a priceless resource.


    who knew what would happen in outer space?


    even if the space station was fine, who could guarantee that everyone was fine?


    just like this time, sun lihai was taken ill.


    all he could do was to endure it.


    now, a convenient shuttle in times of emergencies would prove to be an absolute lifesaver.


    ¡°brother sun, this is your spacesuit. go and change into it.¡±


    tang rui took out a sleek spacesuit from the supply box and handed it to sun lihai.


    ¡°alright, wait a moment.¡±


    sun lihai nodded and headed to the corner to close the curtain.


    this was the bad thing about the space station.


    the place was too small.


    he told himself he¡¯d build a much bigger one in the future. getting to the moon would prove extremely difficult without a space large enough to accommodate stopovers.


    of course, it was merely a thought.


    it was not that time yet.


    after a while, sun lihai came out of his spacesuit with a smile on his face.


    ¡°this is much better than the original spacesuit. it doesn¡¯t feel uncomfortable at all, and it doesn¡¯t affect my movements.¡±


    tang rui returned the smile, crediting the materials for the upgrade


    ¡°brother sun, let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll go back first. i¡¯ll leave this place to you.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s okay. going back and forth seems to be a breeze these days. you might come back one day.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right. at most, 1¡¯11 trouble president tang to send you back.¡±


    after a short farewell, tang rui and sun lihai left the space station with the two pods.


    only the supplies were left behind, not the cargo pods.


    it was evident that the cramped space station would have no place to store it.


    tang rui let sun lihai enter the cockpit first. after he mounted the two pods, he returned to the cockpit.


    beep!


    he closed the hatch.


    ¡°calling the aerospace logistics center. mission complete. requesting return.¡±tang rui called the space command center on the ground.


    ¡°roger, permission to return. deorbit calculations in progress.¡±


    ¡°fish pond acknowledges.¡±


    tang rui pushed the throttle valve, pulled the control stick, and skillfully accelerated the fighter jet to return along the track.


    at this moment.


    with deftness and precision, tang rui nudged the throttle and manipulated the control stick, propelling the fighter jet along its designated course for the return trip.


    at that very moment, a satellite in low-earth orbit embarked on an abrupt change in trajectory. orbital adjustments were routine, but this deviation was conspicuous¡ªit coincided exactly with tang rui¡¯s prescribed return path.


    actually, things like trajectories were very easy to calculate.


    it was the same as calculating the landing point of a ballistic missile because there was a pattern.


    ¡°change your orbit immediately and stop your return. a satellite is blocking your return trajectory.¡±


    tracking satellite orbits was a meticulous science. those on the ground swiftly recognized this deliberate obstruction of the return trajectory, resulting in disrupted calculations.


    it was discovered that the orbit of this satellite overlapped with his return orbit.


    this was f*cking intentional.


    actually, there was no need for the ground to remind him. red lotus already reported this situation to tang rui at the first possible moment.


    orbit change?


    what were they thinking?


    they dared to block the way with a satellite?


    did they really think he was an unarmed re-entry capsule?


    ¡°fish pond acknowledges. requesting to destroy the target..¡±

 Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: Space Dominance, Snatching Satellite Orbits

    chapter 156: space dominance, snatching satellite orbits


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°permission granted, ensure safety.¡±


    ¡°fish pond understands.¡±


    tang rui opened the side missile bay. while the bottom bay had no missiles, the side bay did.


    the bay opened, the missile rack extended, and tang rui pressed the launch button.


    whoosh!


    a medium-range air-to-air missile was launched.


    the target wasn¡¯t locked on.


    from halfway around the earth¡¯s orbit, the onboard radar couldn¡¯t lock on.


    but that wasn¡¯t a problem.


    red lotus would remotely guide the missile through the data link, even more accurately than the onboard fire control system.


    as the missile was launched, people on the ground who were monitoring the situation noticed it immediately. to be honest, whether it was the domestic aerospace command center or somewhere abroad, when they saw tang rui launch the missile at this moment, they were all a bit bewildered.


    it was too far away.


    even though it was in outer space and not within the atmosphere, a missile could easily orbit the earth several times. but how could you lock on to a target halfway around the earth?


    everyone was puzzled.


    however, no one raised this question at this moment; instead, they all stared intently at the missile¡¯s flight path.


    under everyone¡¯s watchful eyes, the medium-range air-to-air missile rapidly accelerated, going from an initial mach 17 mach to mach 40.


    such speed was simply frightening to watch.


    this was probably the first air-to-air missile in human history to exceed mach 40, a historic achievement.


    beep beep beep¡­


    the missile¡¯s orbit overlapped with that of the satellite.


    both were traveling at astonishing speeds and closing in on each other.


    3¡­ 2¡­ 1¡­


    their signals overlapped.


    in the next moment, both the satellite signal and the missile signal disappeared simultaneously.


    seeing this scene, everyone fell silent.


    those who didn¡¯t understand just felt that the missile must¡¯ve been very accurate and impressive. they didn¡¯t know how technologically advanced this operation was.


    in space, the missile precisely struck the maneuvering satellite and detonated.


    there was no explosion, only a flickering fireball.


    then, countless tiny fragments sprayed in all directions, becoming new space debris.


    but none of this had any impact on tang rui.


    the white emperor followed its planned trajectory, re-entering the earth¡¯s atmosphere, and returning to the satellite launch center.


    after dropping off sun lihai, he flew the aircraft back home.


    it was already past 8 and he was a little hungry.


    he rushed back home for a meal.


    while tang rui had returned home to eat, the rest of the world was becoming quite busy, especially the space agencies of various countries.


    the satellite that tang rui had destroyed had become a new space catastrophe. the scattered debris was seriously affecting the satellites in low earth orbit.


    to avoid this debris, satellites needed to urgently change their orbits.


    if all satellites could change their orbits, it wouldn¡¯t be much of a problem.


    however, there were many decommissioned satellites in low earth orbit. these were old satellites from decades ago that still occupied valuable orbits.


    but they had been decomissioned for a long time.


    they were essentially space junk floating in orbit.


    these satellites couldn¡¯t change their orbits. when the debris horizontally impacted these defunct satellites, even more debris would be created.


    this chain reaction would severely impact the entire low-earth orbit area.


    space command centers had to constantly monitor and adjust the orbits of these satellites.


    this issue might sound serious, but, in reality, it wasn¡¯t a primary concern for high-ranking officials. what they were more interested in was space dominance.


    this was the ticket to the stars in the future.


    whoever obtained space dominance would essentially control access to the stars.


    in modern warfare, it was a known fact that achieving air superiority was crucial. with air superiority, the aerial advantage could be used to crush ground forces, leaving them no room for a counteroffensive.


    future wars would follow a similar principle.


    whoever gained space dominance would leave the earth¡¯s surface helpless and at the mercy of those who held the key to space.


    there was no way around it. missile attacks could be intercepted, but what would one do when a metal rod was dropped 500 kilometers from space? how do you intercept that?


    moreover, after gaining space dominance, any future space endeavors would depend on the consent of those who held this dominance.


    small countries didn¡¯t mind. after all, they had no capability to compete in space. but for major countries like the five great powers, it was something they couldn¡¯t accept.


    during the previous space race, the americans and the soviets had gone to great lengths to gain space dominance and expand their influence.


    constrained by the technological limitations of the era, one emerged triumphant, while the other nearly went bankrupt.


    now heralded a new dawn for a new space race.


    so, what could they do?


    after all, the current china wasn¡¯t the soviet union. they¡¯d been fooled by the soviets back then, and it had led to their financial ruin.


    but if they fooled china now, and if it actually delivered the goods, they would be in deep trouble, right?


    so, they were all convening meetings, gathering their think tanks, and brainstorming countermeasures.


    the next day, just after tang rui woke up, he received a call from lin chao.


    ¡°what? they want to borrow the white emperor?¡±


    after picking up the phone, tang rui was baffled.


    what¡¯s going on?


    ¡°are they planning to dismantle the white emperor up there?¡± that was tang rui¡¯s initial thought.


    it wasn¡¯t necessary. it was his own thing, and all the blueprints were in the database. they could do their own research.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on? putting a satellite in orbit? hold on for a moment, 1¡¯11 be there right away.¡±


    tang rui changed into fresh clothes, went to the company, and found lin chao.


    ¡°what¡¯s the situation?¡± tang rui asked, utterly puzzled.


    ¡°last night, you took down a satellite; you haven¡¯t forgotten, have you?¡±


    ¡°right, what about it?¡±


    ¡°the debris from that satellite has damaged many other satellites in low earth orbit. those were all decommissioned units. now, there¡¯s a lot of space debris in low earth orbit, but it has also opened up many new orbits, which are a resource on their own.¡±


    lin chao explained, and tang rui understood.


    they were trying to seize satellite orbits.


    the american starlink project was aimed at deploying a satellite network and seizing satellite orbits. with current human technological capabilities, satellite retrieval wasn¡¯t feasible, or even if it were, it would be too costly and inefficient.


    however, these satellites, even in their defunct state, would remain in orbit.


    others couldn¡¯t move them out of the way.


    china had entered the space race late, and the earliest orbits were already taken.


    now, with tang rui¡¯s missile, he had effectively cleaned up a lot of debris from low earth orbit, and many new paths had opened up.


    others couldn¡¯t seize them at this time.


    even if they tried to seize them, they could only take a few slots. china, however, was different. with the white emperor space fighter, they could occupy all those slots. after all, in the realm of orbits, it was first come, first served. if you didn¡¯t grab it, it simply meant you lacked that capability.


    ¡°by the way, which country¡¯s satellite was it that you took down last night, and who¡¯s responsible for the mess in low earth orbit?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°that communications satellite belonged to japan, purchased from the americans. this incident has been directly attributed to a company owned by japan. all compensation will be borne by that company..¡±

 Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: The Americans Cant Sit Still

    chapter 157: the americans can¡¯t sit still


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°compensation from the japanese company?¡±


    tang rui chuckled when he heard this. it was clear that japan would take the blame, and not only would they shoulder the blame but also have to pay for it. ¡°did the japanese side put up any resistance?¡±


    ¡°resistance? the japanese just took a passive stance. the company used all its funds to compensate the american company, and then they declared bankruptcy.¡±


    impressive move.


    japan was quite skilled in handling this situation. its benefactor had clearly raised it well, and it showed great filial piety in return.


    ¡°it¡¯s interesting, but as long as it doesn¡¯t concern us, it¡¯s fine. regarding the aircraft matter, have the military send someone.¡±


    the white emperor space fighter was easy to pilot, as long as you didn¡¯t intentionally crash it into the ground. the main issue was maintenance, and that was something they couldn¡¯t handle off-site.


    tang rui had no problem with lending the aircraft.


    but as he had mentioned, it would be challenging to maintain the white emperor away from his facility. it meant that they would have to completely rely on red lotus for any maintenance work.


    thus, if they wanted to put a satellite in orbit, they had to send someone over.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t particularly interested in traveling back and forth between the earth¡¯s surface and outer space. it was like driving a car¡ªif you asked someone to drive somewhere for fun, they¡¯d probably agree, but if you asked them to run errands, it¡¯d be a different story.


    besides, even if he were willing, the higher-ups might not approve.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll contact the higher-ups about this.¡±


    lin chao had no objections to tang rui¡¯s plan, as long as tang rui didn¡¯t try to fly into outer space on his own.


    currently, it was the perfect opportunity to secure control of orbital space.


    however, outer space was an extremely perilous place, unforgiving even to the most experienced of astronauts.


    tang rui returned to his laboratory, took out his phone, and wanted to check the day¡¯s top trending topics.


    the top trending topic was about a celebrity divorce.


    tang rui clicked on it.


    to be honest, he had no idea who these two celebrities were.


    the second news item was about a space disaster.


    just as lin chao had said, japan was taking the blame, and the top executives of the bankrupt company issued a collective apology.


    tang rui also checked the news on the internet.


    the news media had a unified narrative: an operational error from the japanese company led to the space disaster.


    there was no mention of space fighters or even the slightest hint of classified information.


    it appeared that classified information was well-concealed.


    with such a significant event occurring and no other news in sight, it meant one thing: the consequences of this incident had not fully unfolded, or the international community had not figured out how to proceed.


    it wouldn¡¯t be long before things got complicated.


    tang rui put down his phone.


    he didn¡¯t need to concern himself with these matters. it wasn¡¯t his place to think about them. he didn¡¯t have a thousand eyes to keep an eye on everything.


    what he needed to focus on was preparing for the worst-case scenario, a military confrontation.


    that was something he was quite good at.


    when the time came, he could deploy a death star, aim it at their heads, and ask them what they intended to do.


    after that, they wouldn¡¯t want to do anything anymore.


    in the end, there was only one truth in this world: might made right. everything else was nonsense. the ultimate truth always resided within the firing range of the big guns.


    ¡°red lotus, display the design of the previous cargo spacecraft model, not the second one, but the first one.¡±


    tang rui was ready to continue his research on his private spacecraft.


    actually, he should refer to it as a private spaceship now. with the seg unit, considerations like size and tonnage were no longer limitations. even the atmosphere was no longer a concern. the only factors limiting spacecraft performance were power and materials. even propulsion systems weren¡¯t a significant issue.


    ¡°master, with the seg anti-gravity magnetic field, aerodynamic layout is no longer a significant concern.¡±


    ¡°i know. so, please convert the sci-fi and visually appealing spaceship designs from the internet into models and project them. i want to have a reference.¡±


    ¡°understood. i am generating spaceship models.¡±


    three days passed in the blink of an eye.


    tang rui hadn¡¯t finished designing his private spacecraft. if he needed to consider aerodynamic layout, he would have completed it long ago. however, not having to consider aerodynamics left him somewhat at a loss for how to proceed. no one had designed a spacecraft for space travel.


    he could only draw inspiration from movies and animations.


    it left him wondering where to start.


    he had already designed over a hundred different exteriors, each of them quite good. this abundance of choices left him feeling conflicted.


    ¡°master, lin chao is calling.¡±


    just as tang rui was pondering how to proceed with the spaceship, red lotus reported that lin chao was on the line.


    ¡°connect the call.¡±


    ¡°president tang, do you have time right now? the military sent a colonel who wants to meet with you.¡±


    ¡°i have time. i¡¯ll head over now.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t hesitate; he had a bit of a headache trying to figure out the spaceship design, so taking a break sounded like a good idea.


    he left his laboratory and went to lin chao¡¯s office.


    in the office, an army colonel was sitting on the couch, enjoying tea with lin chao.


    ¡°president tang, may 1 introduce colonel han shu.¡±


    seeing tang rui enter, both of them stood up, and lin chao introduced tang rui to colonel han shu.


    ¡°president tang, nice to meet you. i hope i¡¯m not intruding.¡±


    tang rui reached out his hand as well. they shook hands firmly.


    they all took their seats again.


    lin chao prepared a cup of tea for tang rui.


    ¡°i¡¯m not sure what business you might have with me, colonel han,¡± tang rui asked directly.


    ¡°i¡¯m here to consult with you about some high-tech weapons, tang rui.¡± high-tech weapons?


    that didn¡¯t sound right.


    ¡°no need for formalities. we can discuss and learn from each other. but i¡¯m curious why you¡¯ve come to me. i¡¯m not a military expert.¡±


    ¡°perhaps you haven¡¯t heard, but based on the information we have, the americans are getting ready to make a move.¡±


    ¡°what? america is making a move against us?¡± tang rui was taken aback.


    ¡°it¡¯s not against us directly, but they are not exactly for us either. let me explain.¡±


    colonel han shu organized his thoughts and explained the situation, making tang rui understand what was happening.


    in a nutshell, tang rui¡¯s recent activities in space had stirred up the americans. after three days of research, america was preparing to make moves on multiple fronts.


    the first front was economic, which included sanctions and trade wars, something they had experience with in the past.


    the second front was in the field of education. america¡¯s ivy league universities would no longer admit chinese students. to attend these universities, chinese students would need green cards or would have to become american citizens. policies for attracting talent to study there would not be relaxed.


    the third front was military, not direct aggression but rather the recruitment of allies to provoke on their behalf. the tactics involved making promises and deceiving smaller nations, similar to what they had done with the former eastern bloc, enticing them with empty promises.


    furthermore, america was forming a space alliance, recruiting smaller nations to contribute financially while america conducted the research. the goal was to eventually take these smaller nations into space, possibly to mars.


    in summary, america was restless and seeking to make its mark..

 Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: Forming the Blue Army

    chapter 158: forming the blue army


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the trouble i¡¯ve caused is quite significant, isn¡¯t it?¡± tang rui felt that things were starting to blow up.


    ¡°mr. tang, don¡¯t think like that. no country can rise peacefully.


    ¡°the right to speak is not given; it¡¯s earned through strength.


    ¡°in fact, even without this incident, the research at the academy of social sciences predicted that within three to five years, america would do the same. we¡¯re just a bit ahead of schedule, and the impact isn¡¯t significant. we¡¯ve already prepared various response plans. it¡¯s also an opportunity to assess different situations and make adjustments when necessary, so that we won¡¯t face problems in crucial moments. besides, we¡¯re not in the same situation as a hundred years ago. even if we add eighteen strongholds, we¡¯re not powerless, let alone one america.¡±


    colonel han shu, firm and resolute, stated.


    tough words, indeed.


    saying that they¡¯ve dealt with eighteen strongholds before.


    ¡°alright, what do you need me to do?¡± tang rui was also getting excited.


    ¡°in order to prepare for the challenging future and gain experience in high-tech warfare, a special allocation of 18 billion has been approved, which will be used to establish a blue army as a hypothetical enemy. 1¡¯11 command this blue army, and this 18 billion is meant for me to purchase advanced equipment. so, i¡¯ve come here to request your help, president tang, in creating a comprehensive high-tech equipment system for our blue army. if you agree, the 18 billion will be transferred to crimson corporation¡¯s account immediately, and you¡¯ll serve as the special advisor to the blue army, holding tactical command authority.¡±


    such a great opportunity.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t concerned about the 18 billion; he had enough money now.


    he cared about the tactical command authority for the blue army.


    directly conducting exercises.


    he could command them.


    this was better than playing real-time strategy games.


    no need to say anything else, tang rui readily agreed and said to lin chao, ¡°lin, transfer the company account to colonel han. i¡¯ll take on this task.¡±


    lin chao didn¡¯t speak; he simply handed over the company account.


    colonel han shu didn¡¯t hesitate either.


    he took out his phone, took a photo of the account, and then made a call, saying only one thing, ¡°instruct the tobacco company to immediately transfer 18 billion to this account.¡±


    after hanging up the phone, the two of them smiled at each other.


    from now on, they would be comrades in arms.


    ¡°brother han, tell me, what¡¯s the configuration of our blue army? how many people, what kinds of troops, and what weapons can they have?¡± tang rui asked, his tone and address had changed.


    he was treating colonel han as one of his own now.


    after all, colonel han¡¯s resolute attitude was truly impressive.


    he didn¡¯t even ask when they were going to fight the enemy¡­


    no, he didn¡¯t ask about equipment; he just transferred the 18 billion.


    this guy could handle it.


    no wonder he could become the blue army¡¯s commander.


    ¡°we don¡¯t have many troops, only the organization of five regiments, but there are no restrictions on the types of troops. 1 can deploy any kind of troops from all branches, including but not limited to the army, navy, air force, rocket force, and special forces. equipment is also not restricted; even if i can buy aircraft carriers, there are no restrictions. the only limitation is the 18 billion in funding,¡± colonel han shu replied directly.


    five regiments of troops?


    that amounted to a sizable number, to put things mildly.


    but if there were no restrictions on the troop type, it would be a little more manageable.


    as for equipment, he was a man in need of money.


    with 18 billion, at the cost of producing equipment, he could fully arm the five regiments.


    first, he needed to think about the troop composition.


    the air force was a necessity; at the very least, they needed a fighter squadron, equipped with the white emperor¡­


    this 18 billion might not be quite enough.


    ¡°by the way, brother han, how many enemies do we have, and what is their equipment configuration?¡± tang rui asked a key question, putting equipment aside for now and inquiring about the enemy¡¯s situation.


    equipment configuration needed to be chosen based on the enemy¡¯s situation; it was impossible to have one army as land forces and the other as naval forces if the enemy was the army.


    ¡°the enemy is the military. specifically, all the military units in the country. the equipment configuration includes all the currently deployed and undeployed weapons,¡± colonel han shu answered calmly.


    ¡°oh¡­ i know it¡¯s the military, but which specific unit and what weapon configuration?¡± tang rui didn¡¯t quite understand and continued to ask.


    ¡°the enemy in the exercise is all the units in the entire military. as for the weapons configuration, it includes all currently deployed and undeployed weapons,¡± colonel han shu explained with the same calm expression.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t stay calm though.


    what kind of enemy was that?


    with five regiments, they were going to attack a whole country, and it seemed like it was a big and powerful country. it sounded like a suicide mission.


    but he looked at colonel han¡¯s serious expression and knew that this wasn¡¯t a joke.


    tang rui immediately turned to lin chao and asked, ¡°has the money been transferred to the account?¡±


    ¡°it has,¡± lin chao nodded.


    tang rui scratched his head, feeling a bit overwhelmed.


    this¡­ was a real challenge.


    ¡°it¡¯s just that 1 didn¡¯t explain clearly earlier. if tang rui doesn¡¯t want to take on this task, you can have the money returned. i didn¡¯t¡­¡±


    ¡°no need, let me think about it,¡± tang rui interrupted colonel han¡¯s words and closed his eyes to think.


    not taking on the task was impossible.


    he had worked so hard to get this opportunity; how could he give it up?


    but attacking a whole country with five regiments? that was practically suicidal.


    it seemed they would have to rely on cutting-edge technology and unconventional methods.


    ¡°han, during the exercise, how will logistics and resupply work?¡± tang rui asked a critical question.


    ¡°there won¡¯t be any logistics and resupply, but we can seize supplies. the blue army simulates the enemy of the future, so we¡¯re the invading side. when we attack a place, everything there is ours. as long as that place can manufacture weapons, we¡¯ll have a source of resupply,¡± colonel han shu explained.


    no logistics and resupply?


    they would have to seize supplies themselves?


    tang rui¡¯s mouth twitched, and he closed his eyes to think.


    after a while, he said, ¡°brother han, for now, let¡¯s not worry about other types of troops. send a special forces unit over. we need elite soldiers.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll make the arrangements.¡±


    colonel han shu didn¡¯t waste any words and immediately called to have the eastern divine sword special forces sent over.


    the entire eastern divine sword special forces had 3,000 soldiers.


    of course, they couldn¡¯t take all of them.


    but they did request a significant number, specifically 1,000 of the most elite soldiers.


    tang rui told colonel han to bring over two tactical teams first to test the new equipment.


    then, he and colonel han went to the laboratory inside the mountain.


    ¡°han, if we¡¯re going to attack, we must take jinling first,¡± tang rui said to colonel han.


    ¡°why?¡± colonel han shu was puzzled.


    ¡°because as long as we capture jinling, occupy crimson corporation¡¯s headquarters, we can stand up to the reds.¡±


    tang rui had it all figured out.


    anywhere they captured that could produce things would count as a supply for the blue army.


    so, it made sense to capture his own company first.


    not only did it have production equipment, but it could also manufacture most weapons and equipment. plus, they could establish the blue army¡¯s command headquarters there.


    even if the red side used nuclear weapons, they wouldn¡¯t be able to breach the defense fortifications here, let alone attempt an assassination; they couldn¡¯t even enter.


    ¡°occupying here allows us to stand up to the red side?¡± colonel han shu was surprised; this sounded a bit too ambitious.


    ¡°han, welcome to the world¡¯s only intelligent factory and defense base capable of withstanding nuclear strikes..

 Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Exoskeleton

    chapter 159: exoskeleton


    translator: end less fantasy translation     editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after a brief visit, han shu was somewhat stunned.


    even before his arrival, the old chief specifically told him that if he wanted to maximize the advantages of the blue front army, he should go to jinling and find tang rui from crimson corporation.


    he followed the old chief¡¯s instructions perfectly, found tang rui, and transferred all the funds without even inquiring.


    originally, he just thought of achieving a higher ratio of battle damage, to make the most of their equipment advantage.


    this way, even if they lost, they could still display their prowess.


    but now, tang rui had come up with this.


    seemingly, there could be other ideas as well, like capturing jinling first and defending it for a month.


    in the afternoon, two tactical teams from the eastern divine sword special forces, consisting of 24 men, arrived at tang rui¡¯s location.


    the first thing they did after arriving was to take off their clothes and measure their physical data.


    my, oh my.


    twenty-four burly men all lined up in a row.


    the red lotus-controlled robots used scanning devices to perform full-body scans on them.


    after the scans were completed, tang rui didn¡¯t ask them to put their clothes back on. instead, he had them enter an enhancement chamber one by one for physical therapy.


    don¡¯t be fooled by the fact that they were all special forces with individual combat abilities at the peak of human capability; their bodies were far from healthy.


    in fact, one could say that they were all carrying hidden injuries.


    due to the high-intensity training they had undergone, their bodies were riddled with injuries.


    in order to allow them to fully utilize their combat capabilities, tang rui decided to first condition their bodies.


    in the laboratory, in front of tang rui, was a model of an exoskeleton that he was continuously modifying.


    ¡°red lotus, calculate how long the power generation of a mechanical dog can support the activity of the exoskeleton?¡±


    halfway through the design, tang rui asked red lotus.


    ¡°master, a fully-fueled mechanical dog can provide 5 hours of activity time for the exoskeleton.¡±


    five hours.


    nope. it was simply too brief.


    tang rui shook his head and began modifying the exoskeleton again, removing some functions.


    in his design, the exoskeleton was merely an upgraded version of bulletproof clothing and tactical equipment. it could withstand the projectile of a sniper rifle at best and provide some auxiliary power to the soldiers.


    this exoskeleton wouldn¡¯t turn its wearer into a mecha.


    wearing it didn¡¯t turn you into a giant humanoid robot.


    for that kind of thing, remote control seemed like the best way to handle it, as putting a person inside would only weaken the combat capabilities.


    but the exoskeleton was different.


    it was an upgraded version of the current equipment of an individual combatant.


    tang rui integrated an automatic optical system, a targeting assistance system, a ballistic calculation system, a remote guidance system, an anti-jamming communication system, a battlefield comprehensive map, an information command chain, and individual soldier-assisted intelligence into this exoskeleton.


    not least of all, individual soldier-assisted intelligence, in particular, could help soldiers calculate battlefield data, anticipate enemy movements in advance, and provide alerts for dangerous situations, amongst a range of other functions.


    however, an exoskeleton of this type had one fatal flaw.


    and that was its battery life.


    even a supercharged battery after modification could only allow the exoskeleton to operate for 2 hours.


    there was no way around it.


    all the system functions were too power-hungry, with the power-assisted system being the biggest offender.


    this, tang rui¡¯s solution wasn¡¯t to continue improving the battery¡¯s performance but to provide soldiers with a power source.


    and this power source was the mechanical dog.


    the mechanical dog used an internal combustion engine to generate power, and as long as there was fuel, it could continue to generate power.


    through a wireless power transmission system, soldiers didn¡¯t have to worry about power consumption up to a range of fifty meters.


    ¡°red lotus, re-calculate how long the exoskeleton can operate after removing its power-assist system and how long it can operate with the mechanical dog as a power source.¡±


    tang rui began his modification, finally removing the power-assist system because it was too power-hungry.


    ¡°master, after removing the auxiliary systems, the exoskeleton can operate for 48 hours and standby for over 120 hours in non-combat mode. if a mechanical dog is used as an auxiliary power source, it can fully charge the exoskeleton within 15 minutes, allowing it to operate until the mechanical dog¡¯s fuel is depleted.¡±


    wow!


    after removing the power-assist system, there would also be no need for the mechanical dog. this was really inconvenient.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s make five of these and test them out first,¡± tang rui decided. he wanted to see how the soldiers would respond to the features he had come up with, even though they sounded great. after all, if people didn¡¯t need them, it would be nothing but embarrassing.


    the next day, two special operations teams each selected five people to wear two types of exoskeleton and began live-fire exercises.


    tang rui and han shu watched the situation of the two teams on a large screen.


    ¡°tang, how much does this exoskeleton cost?¡± han shu, watching the special forces team members sprinting through the forest, asked thoughtfully.


    ¡°without the power-assist system, it costs about 1.2 million,¡± tang rui replied after some thought. this was the unit¡¯s cost price and did not include any research and development expenses. it would be considered a loss in normal military sales.


    ¡°it¡¯s too expensive; it seems it can only be equipped on the special forces.¡±


    han shu realized that his previous thoughts were not feasible.


    just as they were talking, the two teams encountered each other in the woods.


    dup dup dup dup dup¡­


    except for the power-assist system, both types of exoskeleton had the same configuration.


    so, at the moment of their encounter, both teams locked onto each other simultaneously and opened fire, hitting each other.


    colorful paintballs splattered in the forest.


    the bullets spared no one in the vicinity.


    but the problem was, even if they were hit by bullets, the system did not provide any alerts.


    tang rui and han shu in the room were both stunned to see this.


    ¡°cease fire, everyone! come back,¡± tang rui said into the microphone.


    both sides were using rifles, and the bullets couldn¡¯t penetrate the exoskeleton.


    even if they stood there and shot at each other, neither side would be harmed, especially since they were using training paintballs.


    the exoskeleton¡¯s intelligent system naturally wouldn¡¯t judge their injuries or deaths.


    soon, both teams of ten returned.


    ¡°first, tell us your thoughts. what are the drawbacks of this exoskeleton, and what needs to be added?¡± tang rui asked the ten soldiers.


    ¡°consultant tang, this is one hell of an exoskeleton. it doesn¡¯t affect our mobility, and the material is lightweight, so wearing it doesn¡¯t consume extra energy. if there is a drawback, it¡¯s that our hearing is impaired. after we put on the helmet, we can¡¯t hear external sounds.¡±


    hearing issues?


    tang rui furrowed his brow. it was an aspect that never crossed his mind.


    during the design phase, he used his pilot¡¯s helmet as a model and simply changed the internal configuration. after all, flying fighter jets didn¡¯t require hearing external sounds.


    but as for an exoskeleton¡­ if soldiers couldn¡¯t hear the outside world, it would be a real problem.


    ¡°okay, i understand. is there anything else? please, speak up; 1 will make improvements to the exoskeleton,¡± tang rui spoke again.


    ¡°consultant tang, could you design a detachable hatch so that we don¡¯t have to take off the entire suit when we need to use the bathroom?¡±


    ¡°uh¡­ alright, i¡¯ll make that modification,¡± tang rui said with a twitch of his mouth. this was something he hadn¡¯t thought about either..

 Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Special Combat Transport Plane

    chapter 160: special combat transport plane


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after gathering everyone¡¯s opinions, tang rui returned to the laboratory once again and modified the exoskeleton. this time, the design was much more humane.


    as for the auxiliary power system, the soldiers of the special forces team unanimously agreed that it was not needed.


    compared to a few hours of usage, 48 hours sounded like a more reasonable number.


    if it was just to increase mobility, there was actually no need.


    unless it could be used for a long period of time, the little bit of physical strength saved was nothing to the special forces.


    not to mention, with the help of the mechanical dog, which could carry weight and supplies, the auxiliary power could only increase mobility in battle, but it was basically useless during normal times.


    with the specific design requirements, it would be done very quickly.


    tang rui spent only ten minutes.


    with red lotus¡¯ cooperation, the design of the single exoskeleton was completed.


    ¡°red lotus, according to their physical data, create 24 sets of individual exoskeletons,¡± tang rui said to red lotus.


    ¡°alright, master. it¡¯s being assembled. it¡¯s expected to be completed at 4:10 am tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°show me the small shuttle model i designed earlier.¡± after tang rui said that, he started to operate the model.


    this small shuttle was designed for space tourism.


    now, he was going to modify it.


    it was modified into an aircraft that was in line with the laws of the atmosphere. it could be used for stealth reconnaissance, ground support, and the delivery of troops. it would be used as a special aircraft for the special forces.


    with this plane, the special forces team could penetrate behind enemy lines and carry out beheading operations.


    tang rui spent half an hour modifying it.


    in the end, he let red lotus run a simulation.


    the design of this small plane was completed.


    the body was 35 meters long, 8 meters wide, and 7 meters high. it was shaped like an acute triangle. the wings were integrated with the body at the top of the body, and the tail of the wings had an inclined angle.


    it was equipped with two variable cycle engines, with a maximum speed of


    mach 6 and a maximum ferry range of 16000 kilometers. it could take off and land vertically.


    it was equipped with a mobile multi-barrel heavy machine gun, four rocket nests, six air-to-air missiles, and close-range laser defense weapons.


    it would require three crew, with the cabin able to accommodate up to 32 people, and it was equipped with a rescue basket and an emergency cable hoist. ¡°red lotus, start building this plane.¡±


    after tang rui took a final look at the model of this small transport plane, he let red lotus carry out the manufacturing.


    ¡°alright, master. it¡¯s estimated to be completed in ten days.¡±


    tang rui nodded after listening and got up to leave the laboratory.


    he had defensive equipment and transportation tools but he lacked weapons. he wanted to go over and ask them what kind of weapons they needed before making them.


    however, there was no hurry.


    tang rui first went to the company to take a look at the situation of the employees.


    it was only after lunch that tang rui groggily came to the edge of the building. this place was originally used as a staff dormitory.


    however, none of the employees were staying there. it was just empty. now was the perfect time for the special forces team to move in.


    when tang rui arrived here, he discovered that the soldiers of the special forces squad were currently undergoing physical training.


    perhaps it was because the underlying injuries in his body had been healed. they had already reached the limit of their physical fitness, and they were about to break through again. this made them very excited.


    therefore, even if there was no training equipment there, could used still do physical training to maintain their physical condition.


    as for han shu, he brought a few advisors to study the tactics of the special forces.


    a few advisors?


    where did these people come from?


    tang rui was a little dumbfounded.


    ¡°president tang, you¡¯re here. these people are the advisors of our blue army.


    they¡¯re all outstanding graduates of the army command college.¡±


    after han shu finished talking to tang rui, he introduced tang rui to a few people.


    ¡°hello, consultant tang.¡±


    the few of them hurriedly bowed.


    ¡°hello, we¡¯re all on the same side. there¡¯s no need to be so polite,¡± tang rui nodded and said with a smile.


    ¡°president tang, why are you here?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m here to ask the members of the special forces team about the weapons they might need.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll gather them now.¡±


    a whistle sounded.


    the 24 soldiers immediately ran over to gather.


    ¡°at ease, say a few words.¡±


    pa!


    the members of the special forces team instantly stood at attention.


    ¡°please take your time.¡±


    the members of the special forces team were at ease again.


    han shu told tang rui¡¯s idea to the members of the special forces team and then asked them to raise any ideas they had.


    ¡°report!¡± a soldier shouted.


    ¡°please speak,¡± tang rui looked over and said.


    ¡°consultant tang, i¡¯m a sniper. i want a sniper rifle with a longer range.¡± ¡°longer range? how far are we talking about?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡± precise shooting, two kilometers.¡±


    ¡°what about its caliber?¡±


    ¡°can it penetrate a 5 mm steel plate from a distance of two kilometers?¡±


    ¡°no problem. do you have any other requests?¡±


    ¡°ballistic calculations?¡±


    ¡°sure.¡±


    ¡°i have no further requests.¡±


    ¡°alright, 1 got it. where are the others?¡±


    tang rui noted down the sniper¡¯s request, then looked at the others and asked. ¡°report.¡±


    ¡°please speak.¡±


    ¡°consultant tang, i¡¯m an assaulter. i want a high-firing rate and high-power assault rifle,¡± another soldier said.


    ¡°just tell me how fast the firing speed is and how powerful you want it to be.


    don¡¯t worry that i can¡¯t make it.¡±


    tang rui really disliked the kind who wouldn¡¯t provide an accurate description. ¡°report, the firing rate is more than 300 rounds per minute, and it can penetrate 35 mm thick steel plates in a 20 meter radius.¡±


    this soldier directly revealed a rather frightening number.


    tang rui didn¡¯t feel anything after hearing it.


    was this a ridiculous number?


    it was inconsequential.


    compared to his fighter jet, this was child¡¯s play.


    ¡°no problem. do you have any other requests?¡±


    ¡°no more.¡±


    ¡°alright, next.¡±


    along with the soldiers of the special forces squad one after another revealing their requirements for weapons, tang rui also understood their needs.


    this way, when he designed the weapon, the function would not deviate. ¡°brother han, i understand the situation. you guys continue to study the warriors. i¡¯ll go back and study the weapons first.¡±


    after tang rui greeted han shu, he left.


    he returned to the laboratory.


    he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to research weapons. instead, he was thinking about a problem.


    gunpowder weapons.


    he was definitely not going to do it anymore.


    so, was he going to make laser weapons or electromagnetic weapons?


    both types had their advantages and disadvantages.


    there was no need to mention laser weapons.


    as long as there was enough energy, there would be unlimited ammunition. it came as a blessing for the forces, as they would not have to worry about ammunition problems.


    there was no recoil, no delay, and no sound.


    the weakness, however, was obvious. they couldn¡¯t fight in all conditions. once it encountered heavy fog, snow, or rain, the laser gun would be useless. moreover, laser guns were too expensive and had complicated internal structures. it was easy for problems to occur and was not durable. electromagnetic weapons were much better in this aspect.


    as long as you don¡¯t break the battery.


    electromagnetic weapons wouldn¡¯t be broken.


    moreover, the range and kinetic energy of electromagnetic weapons far exceeded that of gunpowder bullets. after all, the energy conversion rate was there, and it had a high-limit treshhold.


    moreover, the penetration power was not bad. it was difficult for ordinary bunkers to block the penetration of electromagnetic projectiles.


    however, it also had its shortcomings. it consumed too much energy.


    its battery simply wouldn¡¯t last..

 Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: Somethings Happened to Brother-in-law

    chapter 161: something¡¯s happened to brother-in-law


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui thought about it and finally decided to make electromagnetic weapons.


    forget about lasers.


    after making his decision, he asked red lotus to design a gun model according to the requirements of the special forces soldiers and manufacture it.


    before dinner, he had already made a few.


    they were assault rifles, sniper rifles, and ultra-long-range anti-material sniper rifles.


    tang rui took the assault rifle and came to an empty warehouse, letting red lotus control the robot, lifting a steel plate as a target.


    he raised his gun and immediately, the auxiliary aiming system was activated.


    on the screen of the smart glasses in front of tang rui, a crosshair appeared.


    whoosh!


    he pulled the trigger and a bullet was fired.


    clang!


    this was followed by a crisp echo.


    red lotus projected a steel plate at the side.


    the piece of metal had been completely penetrated.


    there was definitely nothing wrong with its power.


    there was no problem with the trajectory calculation.


    the only issue was the weight; the rifle weighed 5.6 kilograms. most rifles in various countries weighed between 2 to 4 kilograms, with few exceeding 4 kilograms, let alone reaching 5 kilograms.


    even a fully equipped rifle would not be this heavy.


    but this was already the result of tang rui trying his best to reduce the weight of the materials, mainly because the battery was too heavy.


    both the handguard beneath the barrel and the upper rail were battery packs, and these two battery packs were modular. when the battery was depleted, it could be removed and replaced directly. just the two battery packs and a fully loaded magazine exceeded 3.5 kilograms. no matter how he lightened the weight elsewhere, it couldn¡¯t be reduced much.


    that was all for now.


    for now, this would have to do.


    they would let the special forces test it tomorrow, and if it didn¡¯t work out, they would make changes.


    tang rui tossed the rifle to the robot and returned to the villa to finish his dinner.


    after dinner, he lay on the sofa, playing with his phone and reading the news. both domestic and international news were present.


    with red lotus¡¯ existence, no online information could be kept a secret for him, as long as he wanted to know.


    eh?


    he saw a piece of news and found it interesting.


    [the saudi¡¯s proposal to lift the un sanctions and blockade against yemen, and to remove the report designating the yemenese government as a terrorist organization, has been vetoed domestically.]


    upon reading this news, tang rui had only one thought: ¡°the middle east¡¯s purchases haven¡¯t been in vain.¡±


    at a critical moment, they also took action.


    after all, the consortium of wealthy countries had spent over 20 billion us dollars on equipment.


    ¡°red lotus, investigate why saudi is in such a hurry to stand up for yemen.¡±


    tang rui was a little curious. under normal circumstances, saudis wouldn¡¯t be so anxious. even if something happened, they would let the u.s. stand up for him. they rarely made a move themselves, wishing that the whole world would forget about them.


    there must be something wrong with their urgent application to the united nations.


    ¡°master, red lotus has found some news. the middle east is forming an alliance army and preparing to attack yemen again.¡±


    no wonder.


    so this was the problem.


    if this wave of middle easterners really took down the yemeni, then there was no need to say who they would form an alliance army to deal with next.


    ¡°red lotus, let me know when the middle east makes its move.¡±


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    don¡¯t worry, master. red lotus will remember.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he continued to watch the news.


    hmm?


    was there going to be another war in the caucasus?


    that shouldn¡¯t be the case.


    wasn¡¯t the united nations ¡®peace-keeping force there?


    if there was a fight in that place, europe would be lively.


    russia was not done yet.


    the middle east had broken into another uprising.


    if a war broke out in the caucasus, the few remaining hairs on the americans* heads would probably be plucked out.


    ¡°stop playing with your phone. it¡¯s time to go to the gym.¡±


    li shuyao came to tang rui¡¯s side and pulled him up from the sofa.


    tang rui looked up and found that li shuyao had already changed her clothes. however, from his angle, her face was blocked.


    ¡°okay, let¡¯s go.¡±


    tang rui immediately jumped up from the sofa and went into the house to change his clothes.


    two hours later, the two of them came out of the gym with sweat all over their heads. after a simple shower, they went to bed.


    ¡°collect your equipment by name, and then get dressed in an orderly manner,¡± tang rui distributed the exoskeletons and weapons that red lotus had manufactured to each member of the special forces.


    only via a full-dress rehearsal could they test the overall performance and see if any improvements were needed.


    a few minutes later, all 24 soldiers of the special forces were dressed and stood in formation.


    there wasn¡¯t much to be said. they looked like they were more than ready to battle aliens.


    as a connoisseur of aesthetics, the equipment tang rui had created was highly appealing to the masses.


    the 24 soldiers in front of him looked like they had come from the future, and the overall visual effect was absolutely stunning.


    ¡°next, you will undergo daily training, use the various capabilities of this equipment, and personally experience the results,¡± tang rui said before handing over the stage to han shu.


    after a brief introduction from han shu, the two special forces teams split up and started simulating urban warfare and jungle warfare.


    after a day of training, the two teams tested the performance of the entire set of equipment under various circumstances. the feedback was excellent, and everyone was very pleased.


    the battlefield visibility sharing, real-time battlefield map, and other functions were like cheating.


    they also experienced what it was like to be attacked by flashbangs, concussive grenades, and tear gas.


    the result could be summed up in one word: awesome.


    under the protection of the exoskeleton, these three types of weapons couldn¡¯t harm them in the slightest. the optical system automatically blocked flashbangs, the exoskeleton armor protected them from concussive grenades, and tear gas was no longer a concern when wearing the exoskeleton armor.


    of course, there was a problem.


    their shooting habits were the only issue. they were used to aiming with firearms and scopes, but now they had to rely on their sight for aiming. although it was more convenient, they were having trouble adjusting.


    however, this was not a significant issue. after a couple of days, they would get used to it, adjust their shooting actions, and become more accurate.


    a week and a half passed.


    after three rounds of modifications, the special forces¡¯ equipment was now finalized.


    tang rui and han shu were currently discussing how to allocate the personnel of the five regiments. however, they hadn¡¯t reached a conclusion due to differing opinions.


    the only consensus they had reached was the necessity of a mechanized infantry regiment.


    in modern warfare, the army couldn¡¯t do without a mechanized infantry force.


    regardless of how powerful your air force and navy were, territorial control still ultimately fell to the army.


    therefore, one of the five regiments¡¯ personnel had to form a mechanized infantry regiment.


    the two of them, along with several staff members, were discussing the equipment for this mechanized infantry regiment to maximize their combat capabilities.


    while they were still in discussion, han shu¡¯s phone rang.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on? is there an emergency?¡± han shu asked when he picked up the call.


    ¡°nothing else, i just wanted to ask how things are going on your end,¡± the person on the other end of the line asked.


    ¡°report, everything is going as planned. tang general has already improved the equipment for the special forces, and the feedback from the soldiers is very positive.¡±


    ¡°good. what new equipment are we talking about?¡±


    ¡°the exoskeleton armor and the new electromagnetic rifles.¡±


    ¡°1 see. how much did that cost?¡±


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    it cost¡­¡± han shu couldn¡¯t provide an answer. he didn¡¯t know the exact cost, so he covered the phone and asked tang rui.


    tang rui was also at a loss. he didn¡¯t know the exact cost, but that wasn¡¯t a problem. red lotus had all the financial records.


    ¡°red lotus, how much did it cost to make the equipment for the blue army so far?¡±


    ¡°master, a total of 675 million, and i won¡¯t bother with the decimals.¡±


    tang rui nodded after hearing the answer. ¡°675 million.¡±


    after hearing the amount, the person on the other end of the line was also taken aback. ¡°a single exoskeleton armor costs 6.75 million each?¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right, and i haven¡¯t made any profit from it,¡± tang rui stated, knowing the cost price because red lotus had reported it to him.


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    so, where did the rest of the money go?¡±


    ¡°1 also made a special stealth transport plane for the special forces.¡±


    tang rui thought for a moment and then remembered the small transport plane he had produced earlier. aircraft production was quite expensive, especially for high-performance transport planes like the one he had made.


    ¡°sir, president tang said he also produced a small transport plane specifically for the special forces.¡±


    upon hearing that tang rui had invested in a transport plane, it all made sense. the price of a single aircraft was astronomical, much higher than the expenditure on the special forces¡¯ equipment.


    after the call ended, han shu turned to tang rui. ¡°president tang, you made a transport plane for the special forces. why didn¡¯t you mention it earlier?¡±


    ¡°i forgot about it,¡± tang rui admitted. he had indeed inquired about the production of the small transport plane from red lotus, which had reported that it had been completed the night before, but he had been focused on other matters at the time.


    the next day, when red lotus reported it, he was contemplating something else and hadn¡¯t paid much attention.


    ¡°can we go see the transport plane?¡±


    ¡°sure, i¡¯ll take you.¡±


    tang rui got up and headed for the hangar with han shu.


    however, on their way to the hangar, tang rui¡¯s phone rang. it was li shuyao calling.


    what could be so urgent?


    li shuyao rarely called him, and she wouldn¡¯t disturb him unless it was a matter of urgency.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on? has something happened?¡± tang rui asked when he answered the call.


    ¡°my brother¡¯s mine seems to have been attacked by a local tribe. 1 just called, but no one answered my brother¡¯s phone,¡± li shuyao said anxiously..

 Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: You Call This a Mission Brief?

    chapter 162: you call this a mission brief?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°don¡¯t worry. i¡¯ll understand the situation through the military¡¯s channels. as long as he¡¯s fine, everything will be fine.¡±


    tang rui hung up the phone and went to look for lin chao.


    ¡°brother lin, contact the higher-ups and tell them that i want to ask about the congo situation and what happened at the mine.¡±


    ¡°okay, i¡¯ll contact him now.¡±


    when lin chao heard that, the severity of the matter instantly hit him and he called immediately.


    in less than five minutes, the news came back.


    to put it simply, the french had made their move.


    but the target wasn¡¯t the mine, it was their infrastructure in the entire congo.


    this was different from what tang rui thought.


    he thought that it was a little trick hatched by the americans, but it turned out that it wasn¡¯t.


    this time, it really wasn¡¯t american interference.


    when china reached an agreement with the u.s., the main issue was about the congolese region.


    the signed agreement, however, was pretty much written on toilet paper.


    although such an agreement was negotiated privately without any written documents, everyone still followed the rules.


    such a thing could happen to anyone.


    if any party didn¡¯t follow the rules on this matter, things would quickly turn into an ugly mess.


    so this time, the u.s. really didn¡¯t do anything. it was the french. although the americans were involved, you couldn¡¯t say that they directly manipulated anything.


    the french intervened because they wanted the congolese resources.


    there was nothing much to say. whether or not we could protect the congolese spoils was our own problem.


    each time the mine fell into troubled waters, it would never be the french foreign legion, but a local tribe that was responsible.


    however, it was a known fact that the tribe had direct ties to the french, who had provided them with firearms.


    this was an old trick.


    by supporting the local tribes, they would arouse their greed and let them be the ones who¡¯d charge into the battlefield.


    when the tribe conquered the place, they could set up companies to reap the local benefits.


    as for why no one cared¡­


    it was because you couldn¡¯t send troops over. if any tribe in the country were to resist, you¡¯d be accused of interfering in the internal affairs of another country.


    thus, it wouldn¡¯t look good if our peace-keeping forces were seen to interfere.


    of course, this didn¡¯t mean that we didn¡¯t have our own proxies; the other party simply acted very quickly.


    the current situation there was very complicated. it was not only the problem of the local tribes, but also the inclination of the government.


    but this had nothing to do with tang rui.


    he was more concerned about his brother-in-law¡¯s problem. he could rest assured that no matter how the two sides fought, they still had to abide by the unspoken rules.


    the local tribes did not dare to kill foreigners.


    in the early years, the more gung-ho and trigger-happy leaders who¡¯d cause wanton massacres each time they held a gun saw their entire tribes go the way of the dodo.


    now, the tribes there all understood the unspoken rule. they could fight, but they couldn¡¯t touch foreigners.


    ¡°when can we go in?¡±


    tang rui frowned and asked.


    ¡°it¡¯s hard to say. the people above are also busy. more than one place has been attacked,¡± lin chao said helplessly.


    ¡°tell the higher-ups to get the embassy there to prepare two fuel trucks filled with jet fuel.


    ¡°1¡¯11 send two special forces teams over to rescue and return all the expats,¡± tang rui thought for a moment and said, proposing a method.


    ¡°alright, 1 understand,¡± lin chao nodded and made another call to report to the higher-ups.


    a few minutes later, lin chao hung up the phone and said to tang rui, ¡°the higher-ups have agreed. the local situation and mission information will be sent over immediately.


    ¡°the fuel truck needs three hours of preparation. the special forces can set off in two hours, but you can¡¯t go.¡±


    ¡°alright, 1 got it.¡± tang rui nodded after listening.


    he would definitely not go.


    it wasn¡¯t a laughing matter.


    it was a battlefield over there. going over and joining the fight would only slow the forces down.


    this was something he was very clear of.


    ¡°red lotus, control the drone and set off. go there to collect information. the main point is to find the person.¡±


    after leaving lin chao¡¯s place, tang rui arranged for red lotus to do things.


    just because he didn¡¯t want to go over didn¡¯t mean that he couldn¡¯t arrange for a drone to do the job.


    with the light quantum information capture system and the scanning ability of the drone, even if someone was hidden in the basement, he could still find them.


    ¡°okay, master. red lotus is adding fuel to the drone. it is estimated to leave in eight minutes.¡±


    tang rui nodded after listening and went to find han shu, then told him about the situation.


    ¡°is two special forces teams enough? should we send more people over?¡± han shu asked after listening.


    ii


    it¡¯s not that 1 don¡¯t want to send more people, but the small transport plane can¡¯t hold so many people,¡± tang rui said helplessly.


    ¡°if that¡¯s the case, then it¡¯s fine. with the combat strength of our special forces team, two teams are enough to complete the mission.¡±


    han shu felt a little regretful after hearing this, but it was fine to send two teams over. it was a good opportunity to test it in actual combat.


    tweet tweet tweet¡­


    the emergency whistle sounded.


    ten special forces squads and 120 people quickly gathered.


    ¡°team one and team two, follow me. the other teams are dismissed.¡±


    after han shu finished speaking, he turned around and left.


    team one and team two, the two teams that arrived first, immediately followed han shu into the mountain.


    tang rui was waiting for them at the entrance.


    then, he brought them to a conference room.


    ¡°serve the dishes,¡± tang rui spoke out.


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    red lotus¡¯s virtual projection appeared, giving the soldiers of the two special forces squads a fright.


    a few robots entered.


    their mechanical arms were carrying trays filled with food.


    ¡°you guys eat first. we¡¯ll be going overseas for a mission.¡±


    tang rui then waited for news from red lotus.


    the drone had been installed with a seg unit. it could fly through the atmosphere and reach the congo in 15 minutes.


    during this period of time, the soldiers of the special forces team could finish their dinner.


    ten minutes later, the soldiers of the special forces team had already finished their dinner and were sitting upright, eagerly waiting for the mission briefing.


    ¡°master, the information has been collected.¡±


    tang rui nodded and waved at the air. a huge projection screen appeared in front of everyone.


    ¡°you will be carrying out a rescue mission. the targets are in three different places.¡±


    tang rui said while controlling the projection screen, displaying the mission location.


    on the screen, a three-dimensional simulated map of the mine appeared. it showed the structure of the houses, the location of the hostages, and the enemy¡¯s deployment.


    all the enemies were marked, including the weapons in their hands.


    every single bit of information was displayed on the big screen, plain for everyone to see.


    both han shu and the soldiers of the special forces widened their eyes.


    just now, they were still wondering why they had to wait for news.


    why didn¡¯t he just tell them the mission briefing


    the people were in shock as the ultra-detailed information unfolded before them.


    was this even a mission briefing?


    why did it feel like he was acting in a movie? this mission briefing was on a whole different level. even a movie shoot couldn¡¯t capture this much detail.


    this made them feel a little uncomfortable.


    ¡°this is the first rescue site, the mine.


    ¡°the hostages are in a room on the left side of the third floor of the mine¡¯s office building. there are a total of 37 enemies guarding the mine. most of them ae equipped with ak-74 rifles, with only rpgs as their heavy firepower.


    ¡°the enemy closest to the mine is 12 kilometers away, where their tribe is located. however, it will take at least 8 minutes to support the mine from there.


    ¡°other than that, the enemy lacks any form of anti-air weapons or support. as long as the enemy can be taken care of within eight minutes, a safe retreat is entirely possible.


    ¡°if you have any questions about the first rescue location, you can ask them.¡±


    tang rui introduced the situation to the soldiers of the special forces squad according to the information collected by red lotus.


    ¡°sir, how do we get there? where do we attack from when we arrive? where is the evacuation point?¡±


    the captain of the first team asked.


    after tang rui finished listening, he discovered that he had forgotten the key issue.


    ¡°you¡± be flying there. the plane will drop you directly at the mine and help you deal with the enemies outside.


    fast-rope down from the plane, take care of the enemies in the building, and then bring the rescued people on.¡±


    ¡°sir, will we be using a helicopter?¡±


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    no, it¡¯s a supersonic stealth tactical transport aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities,¡± tang rui shook his head and said.


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    11


    the people in the conference room were all messed with by tang rui.


    supersonic stealth tactical transport aircraft?


    they had heard of strategic bombers before, but this was the first time he had heard of a tactical transport plane.


    ¡°any other questions?¡±


    everyone shook their heads.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s talk about the second rescue location, the warehouse of the town.


    they are all trapped in this warehouse. the enemy has¡­¡±


    tang rui began to explain the remaining two mission locations.


    after hearing this, the special forces team expressed that there was no problem.


    the information was too detailed.


    moreover, in terms of equipment, their firepower was even more overwhelming.


    if they couldn¡¯t even do such a small thing well, they should stop being soldiers and go home to farm.


    the only challenge of the entire rescue mission was to ensure that the hostages were not harmed.


    ¡°alright, the mission briefing is over. when you arrive at the location, our aerial reconnaissance aircraft will provide you with intelligence support.


    ¡°everything you see will be displayed on your tactical helmets, so your mission is very simple.


    ¡°charge in, take out the enemy, rescue the hostages, and then retreat. am i clear?¡±


    after tang rui waved his hand to turn off the projection screen, he said to everyone.


    ¡°understood!¡±


    the soldiers of the two teams stood up and replied with gusto.


    tang rui nodded after listening and then gave the seat to han shu.


    after all, he was the commander.


    moreover, he had just finished learning. the promotion order was probably on the way, so he definitely had to say a few words at this time.


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    i¡¯ll stop here. go back and check your equipment. we¡¯ll leave in half an hour.


    dismissed.¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    the two special forces teams left.


    go back and put on your equipment and check it.


    twenty minutes later, on the runway of the airport, a black triangular transport plane with wings above the body was parked there quietly.


    the back door of the airport opened.


    the soldiers of the two special forces teams boarded the transport plane one after another.


    tang rui, lin chao, and han shu stood at the side and watched them board the plane.


    brother lin, why are you looking at me?¡±


    tang rui felt lin chao¡¯s gaze beside him and was a little speechless.


    ¡öi


    no, you¡¯re even more handsome today.¡± lin chao said with a smile.


    ¡®don¡¯t you know why i¡¯m staring at you?¡¯ he thought to himself.


    tang rui naturally knew. it was all because the higher-ups were afraid that he would run over too.


    they didn¡¯t trust him at all.


    apparently, that was their impression of him.


    sob, sob, sob¡­


    with the roar of the engine, the transport plane glided on the runway and took off.


    as for the pilots, han shu didn¡¯t ask, and tang rui didn¡¯t say either.


    this was because it was unmanned and red lotus was controlling the transport plane.


    ¡°let¡¯s go to the command hall..¡±

 Chapter 163 - Chapter 163: Red Lotus, Fire the Missile

    chapter 163: red lotus, fire the missile


    translator: endlessfantasy translation  editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui brought the two people to the command center that red lotus had just built. this was already the blue army¡¯s headquarters.


    ¡°this big?¡±


    lin chao was dumbfounded when he saw the command center that was thousands of square meters.


    ¡°you¡¯ll change your mind later.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he brought the two people to the seats next to the wall, sat down, and fastened their seatbelts.


    when everyone was seated, the seats under them began to rise.


    hmm?


    what was this?


    just as the two of them were dumbfounded, the chair stopped in midair.


    in the next second, a huge holographic projection sand table appeared in the empty hall.


    it showed a model of earth.


    on the model of earth, a plane marked with a green triangle was flying rapidly towards the african continent.


    whoa!


    lin chao and han shu gasped at the sight.


    it was simply an indescribable feeling.


    ¡°is this the headquarters of our blue army?¡± han shu asked excitedly.


    ¡°of course.¡± tang rui nodded.


    ¡°by the way, how much did the headquarters cost?¡± just as han shu was excited, he thought of something and immediately asked about the cost.


    ¡°it¡¯s free. consider it my sponsorship.¡± tang rui shook his head. doing construction in his own base, what money was there to collect?


    besides, he needed to use this thing himself.


    han shu heaved a sigh of relief.


    it was good not to charge.


    tang rui¡¯s merchandise was excellent and at the bleeding-edge of technology. it was just that the manufacturing cost was way too expensive.


    just as the three of them were chatting, the small transport plane whooshed towards africa at an ungodly speed of mach 6. it was estimated that it would arrive in ten minutes.


    at this moment, the drone that had been waiting for a long time in congo took off from a deserted mountain.


    ¡°activate the scanning system at an altitude of 20,000 meters.¡±


    it was a real-time scan of the situation on the ground.


    with this scan, he really discovered an unexpected situation¡ªtang rui¡¯s brother-in-law was about to be transferred.


    the most important thing was that the people who wanted to move him were not from the local tribe, but a group of mercenaries.


    in the command center, tang rui immediately frowned when he saw this.


    what was going on?


    why did these mercenaries take his brother-in-law away?


    were they sent by the french?


    ¡°red lotus, launch missiles and blow up all the vehicles in the mine, especially the armored vehicle outside.¡±


    tang rui directly gave the order.


    ¡°alright, master. the target has been locked. firing ordinance.¡±


    the drones also carried missiles. not to mention blowing up a few cars, even tanks would be useless.


    three missiles fell from the sky.


    the mercenaries who had just brought his brother-in-law down from the third floor saw their armored vehicle turn into a fireball before they could get into the car.


    boom! boom! boom!


    after three earth-shattering blasts, there was no more transportation in the mine.


    if they wanted to move people away, they could only do so on foot.


    but the mercenaries were not stupid.


    how could he leave on foot?


    after the explosion, they left and ran into the office building. after finding cover, they searched for the enemy.


    it was a pity.


    they could not imagine where the three missiles were launched from, so they searched for a long time but could not find any enemies.


    at that point, seven minutes remained before the arrival of the small transport plane.


    although he had stopped his brother-in-law from being transferred, he had attracted the attention of the enemy. the tribe twelve kilometers away was gathering manpower to support the rebellion.


    ¡°this is dragon nest, calling the special forces team.¡±


    tang rui called the special forces team.


    ¡°team leader here. go ahead please.¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s an emergency at rescue location one. a team of foreign mercenaries wants to change targets. their transportation has been destroyed, but the enemy¡¯s reinforcements are already rushing to the mine.


    your mission remains unchanged. the specific situation of the mine will be displayed on your tactical helmet. please check it yourself.


    you don¡¯t need to worry about the enemy¡¯s support. the firepower of the small transport aircraft is enough to stop the enemy. you just need to complete the mission.¡±


    ¡°copy, dragon nest.¡±


    tang rui let red lotus transmit the implementation situation of the mine to the helmets of the special forces team, enabling them to observe the mining area¡¯s situation themselves and formulate a rescue plan.


    if he were to blindly command them from half a world away, he would be the one with a hole in his head.


    the only thing he could do was to help them cheat.


    full x-ray.


    very quickly, the small transport aircraft arrived above the mine. under red lotus¡¯ control, it arrived at the back of the hill beside the mine.


    this was one of the blind spots in the mine area.


    ¡°defend rescue site one. all personnel, please bring your weapons and prepare to leave the cabin.¡±


    all the members of the special forces team unbuckled their seatbelts and stood up to grab their weapons, waiting for the rear hatch to open.


    beep!


    as the lights changed, the rear hatch opened.


    the two team members in the lead quickly ran out of the cabin and found a position to set up their guns.


    even though they could see the full picture in front of them, such tactical execution ability had penetrated deep into their bones. even if they were cheating, they would still instinctively be on guard.


    in less than five seconds, everyone had left the cabin.


    the tactical arrangements had already been studied beforehand. after the captains of the two teams made various hand gestures, the members of the two teams quickly dispersed.


    normally speaking, a special forces team needed the cooperation of their comrades in order to maximize their combat effectiveness. they should not have dispersed.


    however, this was not a normal situation.


    with the full map hack, they naturally changed their tactics.


    the sniper occupied a high spot and set up his sniper rifle.


    the commandos were at the front.


    they advanced quickly according to their tactical plans.


    ¡°1 is in position.¡±


    ¡°2 is in position.¡±


    ¡°4 is in position.¡±


    ¡°7 is in position.¡±


    as the team members arrived at the designated location, they looked at the enemy¡¯s location on the map and began to give orders.


    ¡°get ready¡­ fire.¡±


    whoosh whoosh¡­


    the electromagnetic rifle didn¡¯t make a loud sound.


    however, the sound of bullets cutting through the air still attracted the attention of the enemy.


    however, before they could discover anything, they lost consciousness.


    dup¡­ dup¡­ dup¡­


    more than 20 enemies were shot in the head at the same time.


    although the bullet was smaller than a bullet, its power was not inferior at all. after being hit in the head, it would be like a watermelon.


    whoosh whoosh¡­


    it only took two seconds to neutralize over thirty enemies outside the office building. from the beginning to the end, they did not encounter the special forces team.


    they did not even have time to react, let alone discover the special forces. they did not even have time to fire a shot before they were gone.


    however, what happened outside shocked the mercenaries in the office building.


    these were not part of the tribe.


    as soon as they discovered the problem, they found cover, covered each other, and used equipment to observe the outside.


    they knew that the enemy was coming.


    however, they had no idea how many enemies there were and what the situation was like. the main reason was that the people outside died too quickly.


    they were only given time to react, but not more information about the battlefield.


    tang rui¡¯s brother-in-law was held hostage by a mercenary.


    his mouth was gagged, and his eyes were filled with fear.


    to say it was terrifying would be an understatement.


    he was being used as a human shield.


    the special forces team outside did not mind the mercenaries using the hostages as shields because they had never thought of attacking forcefully.


    that would easily injure the hostages.


    therefore, they started to adjust the shooting angle through the full map hack.


    ¡°sniper team, lock onto the enemy and shoot through the wall.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    several snipers were at different high points, locking onto the mercenaries in the office building.


    ¡± sniper 1, target locked.¡±


    h


    sniper 3, target locked.¡±


    h


    sniper 6, target locked¡­¡±


    h


    sniper 7¡­¡±


    ¡°sniper 7¡­¡±


    after all the snipers had locked onto the enemy, the captain checked their shooting trajectories through the battlefield command system.


    after confirming that there were no problems, he gave the order.


    ¡°fire!¡±


    whoosh whoosh¡­


    the wall of the office building was penetrated, and the mercenaries inside were killed at the same time.


    li molin waited for a long time and realized that the mercenaries behind him did not continue to push him forward. he was a little puzzled.


    he waited for a long time before turning his head carefully.


    a headless corpse, and ¡°watermelon juice¡± splattered everywhere.


    ugh!


    his mouth was gagged, and the vomit couldn¡¯t come out.


    but it came out of his nose anyway..

 Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: Which Movie Is This?

    chapter 164: which movie is this?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    when the special forces finally arrived at the office building, the sight of li molin lying on the ground, having difficulty breathing, came into view.


    fortunately, the team was proficient in first aid, and they managed to revive him in a few moments.


    otherwise, their rescue mission would have failed.


    why would it fail?


    the hostage choked on his own vomit.


    if this were to be known, it would be outrageous.


    the special forces team escorted li molin down from the building to the evacuation point, waiting for the small transport plane to return.


    and at that moment, the small transport plane had already started to return. two minutes ago, under red lotus¡¯s control, it struck the enemy¡¯s support forces.


    there was no intense battle.


    red lotus directly fired four rocket pods from the air and then returned.


    the result?


    only the support forces were completely wiped out.


    the situation at that time was exceptionally harmonious; the enemy¡¯s reinforcements didn¡¯t even have time to react.


    the small transport plane landed and the rescue team quickly boarded it.


    it was only now that li molin regained his senses. those few minutes were like a nightmare to him.


    now that he had woken up, it felt really good to be alive.


    ¡°thank you for coming to rescue me. i¡¯m really grateful,¡± li molin said to the special forces members.


    ¡°no need, just stay still. we still have other tasks to complete.¡±


    ¡°all right, i promise not to cause any trouble,¡± li molin said and then closed his mouth, sitting quietly in his seat.


    five minutes later, to li molin¡¯s astonishment, all the special forces team members stood up, and their seats began to rise, revealing the rappelling channel.


    swoosh¡­ swoosh¡­ swoosh¡­


    all the special forces team members, holding onto the ropes, rappelled down at lightning speed.


    upon reaching the ground, the ropes automatically retracted, and the seats returned to their positions.


    inside the cabin, li molin watched all of this in bewilderment.


    how many hidden treasures does our country have, after all?


    two minutes later, the small transport plane landed on the open ground in front of the warehouse. after the rear hatch opened, the special forces team members, along with a few others, ascended the transport plane and took their seats near li molin.


    ¡°hello, were you rescued too?¡±


    ¡°yes, and you?¡±


    ¡°we¡¯re from china railway third division.¡±


    ¡°pleased to meet you.¡±


    li molin nodded. no wonder one of the female employees looked so pretty; it turned out they were from the third division. that was reassuring.


    the small transport plane took off again.


    three minutes later, it landed once more.


    this time, there was no parachute drop, as it was in a remote area where it could land directly without any hassle.


    they quickly resolved the situation in two minutes, just as before.


    this time, three people were rescued, and they were from china construction.


    after completing this rescue, their mission was finished.


    following that, the small transport plane refueled at a secret location and then flew back to the country.


    the drone followed the small transport plane, acting as a wingman, providing protection.


    the combined weaponry of the two aircraft, with over a dozen air-to-air missiles, was sufficient for most scenarios.


    there were no incidents along the way.


    the radar didn¡¯t even detect the presence of the two aircraft.


    when the small transport plane landed at the airport and came to a stop, the special forces team members were the first to disembark and approached tang rui and han shu.


    ¡°report, the rescue mission is completed. our objectives were unharmed, and our side suffered no casualties. report complete.¡±


    ¡°rest, tell me¡­¡±


    slap!


    everyone stood at attention.


    han shu began to evaluate and summarize their mission; after all, he had been observing the entire operation from the command center.


    tang rui paid no attention to this.


    he took li shuyao away to li molin.


    ¡°bro, are you alright?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m fine, really. you don¡¯t know, at that time, i was prepared to fight back.¡±


    li molin comforted li shuyao, not forgetting to exaggerate.


    ¡°big brother, you¡¯ve been through a lot this time.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s alright. this was a rare life experience, and believe it or not, after this experience, i have some deep insights,¡± li molin mused reflectively.


    as for what he had realized, tang rui didn¡¯t inquire.


    let him savor the moment.


    having no ptsd was all that mattered.


    as for the other people who were rescued incidentally, after signing a confidentiality agreement, they were escorted away by military personnel.


    ¡°brother han, brother lin, don¡¯t leave yet; we haven¡¯t had dinner. let¡¯s eat together.¡±


    ¡°nah, i¡¯m not eating; i still have a report to complete,¡± han shu shook his head. he wanted to eat, but he didn¡¯t have the time.


    as for lin chao, he didn¡¯t have to write a report. he just needed to watch over tang rui, so he happily went to have dinner.


    that evening, after dinner and some chatting, tang rui had gao yang drive to take his elder brother back home.


    he didn¡¯t engage in any other activities; after taking a shower, he hugged li shuyao and fell into a deep, sound sleep.


    on the other hand, things started heating up in the online world.


    it wasn¡¯t due to the congo operation, but the internet.


    while the special forces team was conducting the rescue operation outside the city, rescuing the employees of the china railway third bureau trapped in the warehouse, someone had coincidentally fast-roped from the small transport plane, entered the warehouse to rescue people, then evacuated.


    this person used a professional camera to capture the scene, and even did some editing.


    the result was that netizens began inquiring if it was a trailer for an upcoming movie.


    the war scenes looked incredibly realistic


    of note were the soldiers, who were wearing some sort of exoskeleton armor that looked extremely cool.


    the video blogger explained in his account that this was real footage.


    unsurprisingly, nobody believed it.


    netizens took the video as a movie trailer, but the special departments of various countries couldn¡¯t think the same way.


    after receiving the local intelligence reports and viewing the video, they were all taken aback and even questioned the accuracy of the intelligence.


    in simple terms, the congolese report stated:


    a special tactical team led by the chinese, using a state-of-the-art vertical takeoff and landing transport aircraft, crossed half of congo in twenty minutes, eliminating 427 enemy combatants at three different locations and rescuing nine people.


    after the intelligence department received the report, they thought about making a phone call to ask, ¡°what the heck were you smoking?¡±


    was this footage part of a movie?


    even hollywood scriptwriters wouldn¡¯t dare to write such a plot; they¡¯d be afraid of being ridiculed.


    and the outcome¡­


    as more and more reports were compiled and reached the desks of the leaders of various countries, phone calls and video conferences became more frequent..

 Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Hurry Up and Run, Im on the Wanted List

    chapter 165: hurry up and run, i¡¯m on the wanted list


    again


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    di di di¡­


    the computer beeped, and the email icon flashed.


    hardy, who was drinking, opened the email impatiently.


    when he saw the contents of the email, he became somewhat sobered and he was more energetic.


    ¡°any of you guys there?¡± then, he shouted outside.


    ¡°boss, what¡¯s the matter?¡± a burly man pushed open the door and walked in.


    ¡°what¡¯s the matter? it¡¯s a life-threatening matter. hurry up and inform everyone.¡±


    ¡°run away? boss, we just received the mission.¡±


    ¡°we¡¯re running because you guys accepted the mission. don¡¯t talk nonsense. hurry up spread the news!¡± hardy roared.


    in less than twenty minutes, the mercenary group of over a dozen individuals hauled their equipment and made a run for it. they didn¡¯t even take some of the supplies that had just been delivered. the tribesmen would soon come to scavenge it anyway.


    ¡°boss, why are we running?¡±


    on the way, the members of the mercenary group asked very nicely.


    ¡°this is a message from the boss! you can take a look for yourselves.¡±


    hardy opened the email for everyone to read.


    damn!


    in an instant, a series of shocked gasps came from inside the car.


    running wasn¡¯t an option.


    it was simply too terrifying.


    the hellfire mercenary group, which was much more powerful than them, had sent out a tactical team, but all of them had died in the congo mine.


    death was normal for mercenaries.


    how could there be no deaths in war?


    but the problem was how they died.


    if one failed to kill its adversary on the battlefield, theywould simply be considered as the inferior force. there was no two ways about it.


    however, the tactical team of the hellfire mercenary group was different.


    they were aggrieved.


    according to the site investigation, all the tribal militia in the mine had been shot in the head before they could even move.


    as for hellfire, they were directly shot through the wall.


    they met their maker before they could even see their assailant.


    still, it wasn¡¯t a situation to be gawked at. the key was that at the scene, they also found traces of missile bombardment.


    if that were the case, it would be fine. the problem was that they found traces of missile bombardment at the scene.


    what kind of game was this?


    mercenaries like them could handle black uncles, but fighting a war with missiles and a regular army? wasn¡¯t that insane?


    needless to say, this time, it was obvious that the chinese had made their move.


    that invisible transport plane that could take off and land vertically and carry anti-ground weapons was simply a nightmare for the mercenaries.


    let someone else do the money-making work.


    no one signed up for the job that was essentially sending themselves to their deaths.


    originally, they had come to the congo to find work, but now that they saw the message sent by their manager, who felt compelled to directly confront the chinese, all they could do was to run as fast as they could.


    a late escape would only mean certain death.


    actually, at that moment, they were not the only mercenary group to run away. at least a dozen mercenary groups who had accepted the congo mission also chose to run away.


    everyone in this line of work knew.


    don¡¯t attack the five great powers, and don¡¯t even think about an encounter with their troops. the consequences were not something they could bear.


    originally, they had accepted the mission on the alliance website. they thought that it would be the same as the usual missions.


    in the end, it seemed that something was wrong.


    the f*cking mercenary alliance was using them as cannon fodder to deal with the chinese.


    only a fool would accept such a mission.


    ¡°boss, didn¡¯t it say that the person who attacked was a security guard from a private company?¡±


    ¡°security? private company? which eye did you see that this is a private company?¡±


    ¡°the logo on their transport plane is the logo of a private company. it¡¯s the company that sold the robotic dog.¡±


    ¡°alright, just treat it as a private company. but even if it¡¯s a private company, it has to be some private arms company like lockheed-martin.¡±


    ¡°boss, you¡¯re right.¡±


    not to mention the fact that the mercenaries had retreated after receiving the news, the video on the internet was already extremely popular.


    however, ordinary people did not treat this video as a real video at all.


    they considered it more like a movie.


    nowadays, there were many film enthusiasts, and among them were die-hard fans of war flicks. not to mention, many of these sci-fi and war-themed niche movies were diehard fans.


    they didn¡¯t care which country the movie was filmed in, all they wanted was a good film and a good time.


    the video that spread over the internet quickly caught the eye of foreign security experts. it concerned them so much that they immediately sent their technical teams to china for more clues.


    they asked chinese netizens which movie it was and where they could download the whole film.


    they were movie lovers, and everyone understood.


    in our country, there were also many fans of romance and action movies, and they would ask for such things from other countries every day.


    so when these people came, our netizens warmly welcomed them.


    what movie trailer? let us see it.


    which entertainment company actually released the promotional video overseas? i¡¯ve never heard of it.


    in the end, after watching the trailer, the domestic netizens fell silent.


    this thing didn¡¯t seem to be a trailer.


    it was more like a documentary.


    the cameraman was definitely american¡ªthe video was very hawkish, and it felt like a blockbuster.


    they then uploaded the video online.


    the netizens were resourceful.


    soon, they found the paintball in the video and identified the logo on the transport plane as the crimson corp.


    crimson corp, had been popular once before.


    before the new year, when the mechanical dog showed off its might in the middle east, crimson corp, had been on the trending searches.


    there were still many netizens who remembered crimson corp.


    the discovery shocked everyone.


    the netizens dug as far as they could and found that the person being rescued in the video was from china railway¡¯s third bureau.


    someone recognized the person in the video.


    things were getting interesting.


    some netizens used technical means to trace the source of the video and even asked the person who shot it for the original video.


    as the original video was posted online, the entire internet exploded.


    even though it was late at night, excited netizens couldn¡¯t stop themselves from spreading the news to their friends.


    tang rui got up the next morning, ate breakfast, and played with his phone.


    he suddenly realized that something was wrong with the trending searches.


    the first one read¡­


    ¡°what kind of company is crimson corp?¡±


    what was going on?


    why was his company trending?


    ¡°red lotus, what the heck is going on?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°master, it¡¯s like this¡­¡±


    red lotus recounted the cause and effect of the entire matter to tang rui and emphasized that the main reason was that the foreign netizens treated yesterday¡¯s rescue video as a movie trailer.


    tang rui pursed his lips after hearing this.


    this was quite miraculous.


    however, he did not take it seriously. it was just a trending topic.


    if the higher-ups didn¡¯t care, it meant that nothing had happened.


    after breakfast, tang rui left home and prepared to find han shu to continue discussing the mechanized corps.


    as soon as he walked out of the mountain, he heard the roar of the fighter jet engine.


    he looked up and saw j-io, and from its flight attitude, it seemed to be preparing to land..

 Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: Orders from the Navy and Air Force

    chapter 166: orders from the navy and air force


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    under tang rui¡¯s gaze, the j-io landed on the runway.


    ¡°red lotus, what¡¯s going on?¡± tang rui asked red lotus. he wasn¡¯t told that there¡¯d be an arrival today.


    ¡°master, this is the application lin chao submitted half an hour ago. this j-io is here to film a promotional video.¡±


    shooting a promotional video?


    no wonder the j-10 had a pod attached to it. a short glance just now led him to believe it was an auxiliary fuel tank.


    while he was talking to red lotus, the robot it was controlling had already arrived next to the j-io and placed the ladder next to the cockpit.


    the hatch opened, and an air force colonel in a g-suit descended from the plane.


    ¡°hello, president tang. i¡¯m xu cheng from rooster squadron.¡± the other party got off the plane and walked over.


    tang rui thought that the voice sounded very familiar when he heard the colonel mention rooster squadron.


    ¡°are you rooster?¡± tang rui asked in surprise.


    ¡°yes, that¡¯s me.¡± xu cheng replied with a smile.


    so, he was a familiar face.


    then there was little to be said. tang rui received the other party very warmly.


    through their conversation, he learned that the reason they weren¡¯t keeping a low profile was that they wanted to promote the special operations team and the small transport aircraft as part of a propaganda campaign.


    why were they doing this?


    he could not keep a low profile anymore.


    although he didn¡¯t want to reveal everything, he still needed to show something.


    after all, the americans had started forming alliances.


    to continue development within the country, they couldn¡¯t afford to be low-profile anymore.


    most importantly, it would serve as a show-of-strength to the international community.


    the class monitor wanted to have a head-to-head with the study committee member.


    ¡°you ordinary students should be more careful when recruiting. don¡¯t blindly follow suit and take sides.


    if he wanted to choose a side, he would have to look at the situation first.


    this time, the promotional shoot wasn¡¯t just for one combat aircraft as it had been before. it involved displaying various weapons from all branches of the military to showcase them to the public.


    if you want to see, come on. this time, they¡¯ll make you understand.


    xu cheng had just arrived when the military sent another car over.


    this time, the people who came were from the military¡¯s propaganda department, responsible for shooting promotional videos of the special operations team on the ground.


    xu cheng was in charge of capturing footage of the small transport aircraft flying in the sky. they had different roles.


    tang rui didn¡¯t bother with the military¡¯s side of things; lin chao handled that.


    he took xu cheng to his office for tea while red lotus refueled the j-io. afterward, the two of them left.


    this time, tang rui would be flying the small transport aircraft, and xu cheng, as usual, would pilot the j-io for aerial footage. both of them had experience with such shoots, so within half an hour of taking off, they had captured the required footage.


    3/3


    under tang rui¡¯s gaze, the j-io landed on the runway.


    ¡°red lotus, what¡¯s going on?¡± tang rui asked. he hadn¡¯t heard that someone was coming today.


    ¡°master, this is a request submitted by lin chao half an hour ago. the j-io is here for a promotional shoot.¡±


    ¡°a promotional shoot? that explains why the j-10 is carrying a pod underneath. i didn¡¯t notice it at first and thought it was an extra fuel tank.¡±


    while talking to red lotus, a robot controlled by her set up a ladder next to the j-io.


    the canopy opened, and an air force colonel in an anti-g suit descended from it.


    ¡°general tang, hello, i¡¯m xu cheng from the rooster squadron,¡± he said as he walked over after getting off the aircraft.


    tang rui found the voice familiar, and when xu cheng mentioned the rooster squadron, tang rui asked in surprise, ¡°you¡¯re the rooster?¡±


    ¡°yes, that¡¯s me,¡± xu cheng replied with a smile.


    so, he was a familiar face. with that, tang rui warmly welcomed him.


    through their conversation, he learned that the reason they weren¡¯t keeping a low profile was that they wanted to promote the special operations team and the small transport aircraft as part of a propaganda campaign.


    why were they doing this? they couldn¡¯t remain low-profile anymore. even though they didn¡¯t want to reveal everything, they needed to show something. after all, even the eagle sauce had started forming alliances. to continue development within the country, they couldn¡¯t afford to be low-profile anymore.


    moreover, showcasing their own capabilities was not just for internal purposes but also for other countries to see.


    the squad leader had to talk to the head of the student union. ordinary students should stand out and not blindly follow others. if you want to join, first assess the situation.


    this time, the promotional shoot wasn¡¯t just for one combat aircraft as it had been before. it involved displaying various weapons from all branches of the military to showcase them to the public.


    if you want to see, come on. this time, they¡¯ll make you understand.


    as soon as xu cheng arrived, the military sent a car. this time, the military¡¯s propaganda department was responsible for shooting promotional videos of the special operations team on the ground.


    xu cheng was in charge of capturing footage of the small transport aircraft flying in the sky. they had different roles.


    tang rui didn¡¯t bother with the military¡¯s side of things; lin chao handled that. he took xu cheng to his office for tea while red lotus refueled the j-io. afterward, the two of them left.


    this time, tang rui would be flying the small transport aircraft, and xu cheng, as usual, would pilot the j-10 for aerial footage.


    both of them had experience with such shoots, so within half an hour of taking off, they had captured the required footage.


    ¡°mission complete, i must go now. general tang, if you have time, please visit us.¡±


    ¡°sure, i¡¯ll come when 1 have time.¡±


    ¡°then it¡¯s a deal; i¡¯ll leave now. see you next time.¡±


    ¡°good, see you next time.¡±


    after the brief exchange, they parted ways.


    after their brief exchange, they parted ways. tang rui piloted the small transport aircraft to the special operations team¡¯s camp, where they coordinated with the military¡¯s propaganda department for staged scenes.


    there were only two sets of shots: one of the special operations team parachuting and another of them running out of the rear compartment.


    soon, the promotional materials were complete.


    tang rui was planning to meet with han shu to continue discussing the equipment for the mechanized infantry division when lin chao suddenly called him.


    ¡°brother lin, is there anything else?¡±


    ¡°come to my place. the military has a new order for you.¡±


    hearing the new order, tang rui¡¯s eyes lit up.


    they arrived at lin chao¡¯s office.


    the other party took out a file and handed it to him.


    ¡°here are all the order documents, including orders from the navy and air


    force. take a look.¡±


    lin chao passed the file folder to tang rui and provided only a brief explanation.


    tang rui nodded and began examining the orders.


    there were two types of orders from the navy. one was a direct purchase order, which was to buy diving equipment.


    alright then.


    the frogmen must have seen his diving equipment when they came to protect him on his vacation to hainan.


    he just wanted to have a good time and didn¡¯t take things seriously.


    who would have thought that the navy would place an order for 200 sets without even asking for the price?


    the second navy order was for research purposes, related to the frogman team¡¯s needs, and involved designing a small submarine capable of carrying 8-12 people, with a range of 200 nautical miles, a maximum submersion depth of 500 meters, and the ability to carry two torpedoes or depth charges if possible.


    the small submarine¡¯s primary purpose was to support the frogman team¡¯s underwater infiltration, so its combat capabilities weren¡¯t a priority.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about these navy orders.


    he could easily fulfill them and believed that the small submarine¡¯s design would be straightforward.


    the navy also stated that as long it passed their inspection, they would directly place an order 10 small submarines.


    tang rui then turned his attention to the air force¡¯s order, which was quite significant.


    this was a big deal.


    it involved 24 sixth-generation fighter aircraft and various associated components. this was equivalent to a fully equipped squadron.


    the air force was making a huge investment.


    they would start with a large squadron. whether they would continue equipping it in the later stages would depend on the situation.


    how much did a sixth-generation fighter jet cost?


    on tang rui¡¯s side, if only the cost was counted, it was about 720 million. but adding the cost of the employees and the money earned, then a sixth-generation console would be sold for at least 1 billion.


    this was enough to buy two j-20s, which was very expensive.


    however, the problem was that even if other countries paid in dollars, they could not buy a sixth-generation fighter.


    there was only one such shop in the world.


    but after tang rui finished reading this order, he frowned.


    excluding red lotus¡¯s smart factory, tang rui knew that producing 24 of these aircraft would take at least one and a half years at their current production capacity.


    this, however, could change if red lotus built a specific production line for the sixth-generation aircraft, or if it directly produced the key components and then let the employees assemble the aircraft.


    tang rui thought about it and decided to use the second method, letting red lotus manufacture the key parts.


    to expedite the process, tang rui decided to have red lotus manufacture key components.


    he knew though, that all these were completely unnecessary.


    perhaps the sixth-generation fighter would be outdated in two years.


    if it wasn¡¯t for the fact that he was worried about handing over the production to someone else, he wouldn¡¯t have bothered to take this order.


    ¡°brother lin, i¡¯ve accepted all the orders from the navy. that¡¯s not the issue.


    ¡°the problem lies with air force order. our company is mainly engaged in research and development. it¡¯s impossible for our employees to go to the workshop to assemble airplanes every day. that¡¯ll be a complete waste of time.


    ¡°so, talk to the air force and ask them to send us a team of skilled workers over to participate in the final assembly of the sixth-generation aircraft.


    ¡°after this batch of 24 orders is complete, we won¡¯t take any more. we¡¯ll let someone else take over,¡± tang rui said to lin chao after putting down the file.


    ¡°aren¡¯t you going to take any more orders?¡± lin chao was surprised.


    he knew the cost of a sixth-generation fighter and had a goal of making a small fortune out of it.


    in the end, tang rui was only accepting one batch of orders.


    he didn¡¯t want the follow-up orders? he wanted to hand them over to someone else?


    ¡°there¡¯s no need. if it weren¡¯t for the fact that i¡¯m worried about the first batch, 1 wouldn¡¯t even want to take them. however, there was no other way. the sixth-generation fighter would probably be used as a sharp knife by the higher-ups.¡±


    tang rui put on an expression as if he didn¡¯t lack money and said arrogantly, as if it was completely his prerogative to accept the order.


    ¡°i understand. i¡¯ll contact the air force. they should be very happy.¡±


    lin chao did not say anything else.


    ii


    is there anything else?¡±


    ¡°nope.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll be leaving first.¡±


    tang rui came out from lin chao¡¯s place and found han shu to continue discussing the previous problem.


    three staff officers and two persons in charge were in discussion for a long time.


    finally, the equipment configuration of the mechanized infantry regiment was set. it could even be said that this was not an infantry regiment.


    this was because they had equipped this regiment with tanks, rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, armored vehicles, and fire support vehicles.


    36 tanks, 10 rocket launchers, 10 self-propelled howitzers, 5 armored vehicles, and 10 fire support vehicles.


    the firepower of this regiment could take on several divisions head-on.


    but even so, tang rui still felt that this regiment was a little weak.


    they lacked heavy firepower.


    however, han shu convinced him that this was just a group. if he wanted to engage in heavy firepower, he could pull out a group alone.


    tang rui thought it was right.


    there was a limit to the strength of a regiment.


    even with heavy firepower, they did not have enough manpower.


    however, if they were to form a regiment on their own, coupled with heavy firepower, the effect would be quite good. at the very least, it would be able to make up for the lack of firepower of the mechanized infantry.


    thus, when he returned to the laboratory, tang rui began to design the tank.


    to be honest, he had never studied tanks before.


    however, this was not a problem.


    he asked red lotus to download the design and all the information about main battle tanks from the database.


    then, he let red lotus use her powerful computing power to continuously modify and adjust the model of the tank.


    during this time, he added something else.


    actually, he had thought about putting the electromagnetic pulse cannon on it, and the effect would definitely be very cool. however, the problem was that the power consumption was not on the same level as an electromagnetic pulse rifle. not unless there was a wire behind the tank that led directly to the nuclear power plant¡­


    otherwise¡­


    electromagnetic tanks were still a fantasy.


    since attack power could not be increased, then he could only make a move on defense power. this was something tang rui was still very good at.


    if he really had to defend himself, the defense of a tank could make him as if he really had to defend himself, the defense of a tank could make him as strong as a battleship.


    however, the cost of such a vehicle would be prohibitve.


    it was an unsustainable option.


    however, according to his plan, even if its defense was not as good as a battleship, it would be several times stronger than the current tanks.


    at the very least, it had to be able to withstand the attacks of anti-tank missiles and armor-piercing bullets.


    otherwise, why would he build a tank?

 Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Revealing the Family Jewels

    chapter 167: revealing the family jewels


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    during dinner, tang rui returned home with a troubled expression, his face etched with frustration.


    li shuyao observed his troubled demeanor and quickly realized that something was amiss.


    concerned, she asked, ¡°what¡¯s bothering you?¡±


    tang rui, still immersed in his research-related worries, responded, ¡°it¡¯s nothing, just some difficulties with my research.¡±


    he shook his head, avoiding delving into the specifics.


    li shuyao didn¡¯t press the issue further. instead, she immediately set the dining table, placing the dishes before tang rui.


    ¡°don¡¯t dwell on it now. let¡¯s eat first,¡± she suggested, offering a warm smile.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t actually depressed; he was just wrestling with a twinge of embarrassment.


    he had spent the afternoon engrossed in his laboratory, fine-tuning every aspect of his creation.


    however, one vital factor had eluded him: the cost of his project.


    the price tag for a single tank, equipped with an advanced integrated optical system, had soared to a staggering 150 million.


    it was a sum that would terrify even the most audacious investor. the extravagant optical system included a helmet for the tank driver that granted a 360-degree view of the surroundings while operating the tank.


    the system was undeniably remarkable, but the astronomically high cost was a major concern. to add to the extravagance, the tank¡¯s driver wore a helmet resembling those used by fighter jet pilots, with each helmet costing a hefty 3 million.


    in addition to this, various other advanced systems had been incorporated, and tang rui had even transformed the tank into an amphibious variant.


    it wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to call the tank he had designed a ¡°king¡± on the battlefield, except for its slightly lower firepower. in every other aspect, including mobility, defense, fire control, and optical systems, the tank was at the zenith. however, the daunting problem was the exorbitant cost.


    for 35 of these tanks, the total cost price would amount to a staggering 5.25 billion, a sum that was nothing short of intimidating. therefore, tang rui was forced to simplify the tank¡¯s design.


    after dinner, li shuyao took tang rui to the gym, their usual post-dinner routine.


    typically, during their workouts, they would engage in playful banter, but today tang rui was unusually subdued. li shuyao sensed that something was weighing heavily on him, even if she couldn¡¯t assist with his research.


    instead, she decided to help him unwind in her own special way.


    after their workout session, li shuyao took a refreshing shower and donned a playful catmaid outfit, which she believed would lighten tang rui¡¯s mood.


    playfully, she made a beckoning cat gesture, mimicking a cat¡¯s meow.


    tang rui, who had set aside his research concerns, now had to deal with this spirited and playful ¡°cat.¡±


    in the ensuing days, tang rui labored tirelessly in his laboratory, putting the finishing touches on the simplified tank design.


    he had stripped away the comprehensive optical system, retaining only night vision and infrared capabilities while downplaying the radar. the tank¡¯s exceptional armor for both the chassis and turret was left untouched. in light of the downgrades in other aspects, he sought to accentuate the tank¡¯s strongest suit, its impenetrable armor.


    no longer intended for breakthroughs, the tank was transformed into a shield, tasked with drawing enemy fire and withstanding damage.


    regarding the rocket artillery vehicle, his original plan was to use trucks for transport. however, given that these rocket artillery vehicles were likely to operate alongside the tanks, he revised the design to employ a tank chassis for this purpose.


    from a distance, it bore some resemblance to a russian flamethrower tank, but tang rui¡¯s rocket artillery offered far superior range and accuracy.


    the self-propelled howitzer and armored vehicle followed suit, using the tank¡¯s chassis as their base. among the various equipment, tang rui¡¯s favorite was the fire support vehicle, commonly referred to as a ¡°vehicle.¡±


    although it shared the same tank chassis, the vehicle had undergone a remarkable transformation.


    the traditional cannon was replaced with two 35mm rapid-fire cannons, boasting a firing rate of 600 rounds per minute, with a reserve stock of 1,200 rounds. perched atop the turret were three 22.5mm heavy machine guns, equipped with automatic scanning radar systems capable of providing anti-air capabilities to intercept cruise missiles. moreover, the vehicle sported two 30mm grenade launchers on each side, along with eight anti-tank missiles.


    had it not been for space constraints and the need for radar and electronic systems, tang rui might have added even more firepower. while the vehicle¡¯s firepower was commendable, he still felt it was somewhat lacking.


    it was a shame that these pieces of equipment were finally completed. tang rui instructed red lotus to manufacture one of each type for testing, with the intent of evaluating whether any further refinements were needed.


    ¡°master, here¡¯s the price quote we¡¯ve received from zhongtai technology,¡± red lotus informed, opening a folder and presenting a document that appeared before tang rui as if it were tangible.


    ¡°a single track costs 1.3 million? so, for two tracks on one tank, it would total


    2.6 million?¡±


    tang rui found the price offered by the company exorbitant, even considering that the tracks were composed of titanium alloy. he wished he had been aware of the price quote earlier, as he could have had red lotus set up a track production facility for in-house manufacturing.


    ¡°red lotus, how much would it cost for us to produce the tracks ourselves?¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°between 980 thousand and 1.06 million, depending on the prices of raw materials. the costs may fluctuate,¡± red lotus replied.


    tang rui contemplated the costs, pondering the prospect of producing the tracks in-house. red lotus, however, provided a valid argument.


    she explained, ¡°yes, master. the primary reason is that the casting process for titanium alloy tracks is intricate, and we would need to manufacture new equipment and production lines, making it impossible to significantly reduce the cost of in-house production.¡±


    understanding the rationale, tang rui finally acquiesced. ¡°i see. in that case, send them an email and inform them that we¡¯d like 160 tracks at the price of 1.15 million each. if they can meet this price, we¡¯ll sign the contract. if not, we¡¯ll produce the tracks ourselves.¡±


    despite his initial reluctance to engage in low-tech production, the steep price quote left him with little choice.


    ¡°understood, master. the email has been sent, and we await their response,¡± red lotus promptly acknowledged.


    tang rui, now free from the burden of managing the tracks, lounged on the couch, finding himself with ample time to spare. he had no inclination to move or address any other matters.


    ¡°red lotus, are there any noteworthy news or trends online right now?¡± he inquired, seeking to divert his thoughts from the demanding research.


    ¡°master, the military¡¯s recruitment promotional video has just been released and is gaining rapid popularity,¡± red lotus informed.


    the rapid turnaround of the promotional video had piqued tang rui¡¯s curiosity. ¡°the promotional video was completed quite swiftly, within a week or so. how¡¯s the director?¡±


    tang rui leaned back as the video began to play. in the dimly lit laboratory, a sizable projection screen emerged.


    as the video was not in 3d, red lotus utilized a holographic projection device to display the 2d video. the video commenced with a brisk drumbeat, accompanying a camera that initially showed only a black expanse. this black canvas turned out to be the exterior of a fighter jet.


    as the camera pulled back, a futuristic forward-swept-wing fighter jet graced the screen. the jet roared to life, with its wings slicing through the air, leaving behind a cone-shaped white vapor trail.


    as the fighter jet exhibited its aerial prowess, the camera alternated between various angles, seamlessly shifting between close-ups, long shots, slow-motion, and fast-motion sequences.


    tang rui watched in awe, even though he was the pilot of the white emperor fighter jet showcased in the video. the vivid maneuvers and acrobatics presented in the footage left him momentarily awestruck.


    ¡°is this some kind of editing wizardry?¡± he marveled, unable to shake off his amazement.


    the scene transitioned as the fighter jet executed a dive, bringing the camera to a plain below. here, 20 domestically manufactured guardian-2d rocket artillery vehicles stood in a neat formation.


    ¡°fire!¡± commanded the unit¡¯s leader, leading to an awe-inspiring spectacle. all 20 rocket launchers opened fire simultaneously. the exhaust flames of these rocket launchers created 20 mesmerizing rainbows in the sky, their fiery hues particularly enchanting.


    the camera tracked the path of the rockets as they closed in on the enemy positions. with deafening, earth-shaking explosions that rivaled landslides and tsunamis, the entire enemy stronghold was obliterated, reduced to rubble with no area spared.


    ¡°the enemy¡¯s frontline positions have been eradicated. armored units, advance!¡±


    the video on the command screen displayed the moment the enemy positions had been decimated. the commander promptly issued orders for the armored units to proceed.


    the screen then shifted to depict a vast assembly of tanks and armored vehicles on the march. a procession of steel and might surged forward, accompanied by a fitting background score.


    ¡°report, enemy missiles detected.¡±


    ¡°intercept immediately.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    the video shifted its focus to an anti-missile system.


    ¡°target locked.¡±


    ¡°entering firing range.¡±


    ¡°fire the interception missiles.¡±


    the launch of two interception missiles was illustrated.


    as these missiles ascended, they made mid-air adjustments at an altitude of over ten meters from the ground, their rear engines igniting at full throttle as they raced towards their distant targets.


    the radar screen showed the icons for the two incoming missiles closing in on the interceptors.


    as the two trajectories converged, the radar signal disappeared, signaling a successful interception.


    ¡°report, successful interception.¡±


    suddenly, an alarm blared, and a new target appeared on the radar: an incoming missile. this missile had emerged from the mountainous terrain and had gone undetected by the radar.


    the scene transitioned back to the advancing armored units, now perilously close to being hit by the approaching missile.


    in that critical moment, gunfire erupted from the ground, impacting the missile and causing it to disintegrate.


    the camera tracked the trajectory of the bullets, leading to the revelation of a land shield 3000 short-range air defense system.


    on the surface, the land shield 3000 seemed unremarkable, resembling a vehicle-mounted 1130 short-range air defense system.


    on naval vessels, it was hardly eye-catching, but on land, it required a heavy-duty truck for transport. in terms of dimensions, it was hardly shorter than the bed of a large trailer truck.


    as the armored units advanced, the enemy base was showcased on the big screen. tang rui couldn¡¯t help but notice a peculiar layout that seemed oddly reminiscent of a certain anime or movie. he wondered if the director was aiming to convey something through this setup.


    in the midst of his contemplation, two massive triangular-winged aircraft burst forth from the clouds, capturing tang rui¡¯s full attention.


    h-20 stealth strategic bombers!


    tang rui couldn¡¯t help but gasp in amazement as he watched the two h-20 bombers make their striking appearance.


    it seemed that every ace up the military¡¯s sleeve was on full display in this promotional video, even the highly classified h-20 stealth strategic bomber that was typically considered too advanced and confidential for public showcase..

 Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Ultra-low Decibel Micro Submarine

    chapter 168: ultra-low decibel micro submarine


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the short fifteen-minute video got tang rui¡¯s blood boiling.


    he couldn¡¯t even stay seated on the couch.


    he got up and paced around the laboratory.


    ¡°red lotus, show the comments.¡±


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    swoosh!


    the comments were displayed one by one, spanning hundreds of pages.


    tang rui looked at the comments below, a slight smile curling the corners of his mouth.


    the netizens were quite talented.


    after reading the comments for a while, he noticed that some public accounts on the internet had started riding on the video¡¯s traffic.


    who caused this promotional video to have such high traffic?


    tang rui didn¡¯t bother checking the content of those traffic accounts; reading too much could lower one¡¯s iq.


    however, he opened a few public accounts run by individuals who collaborated with the military to see what they had posted.


    ¡°hello everyone, i¡¯m old yang. the content of today¡¯s video is mainly about the deterrence that our military has just released¡­ no, it¡¯s a recruitment video.¡± goodness.


    this slip of the tongue was serious.


    it had to be someone with inside information; otherwise, they couldn¡¯t make such a precise mistake.


    in fact, the only thing missing from this recruitment video was the words ¡®all of you better behave¡¯ engraved on your foreheads.


    so, this slip of the tongue wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    ¡°everyone enjoyed watching it. old yang enjoyed watching it too. the director of the propaganda video has a very strong connection. he actually took out most of our assets to show off.


    now, old yang mentioned a few keywords: the sixth-generation aircraft, the h-20 stealth strategic bomber, the 096 strategic nuclear submarine, the julang-3 submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile, the j-35 carrier aircraft, the loyal wingman program, and the subspace aircraft.


    the air force had introduced a lot of new equipment, but there was only one missile, so let¡¯s talk about the 096-class strategic nuclear submarine first.


    compared to the o94¡¯s 12 missile tubes, the 096 had 18, and it carried the julang-3 intercontinental ballistic missile.


    it might sound like it made no difference, but the 096 was much more powerful than the 094. the most significant technological breakthrough was the shaftless pump propulsion technology developed by professor ma.


    the noise a submarine made came from the air bubbles generated by the rotating propellers and the sound of bearings and gears. even the americans and the russians had the same problem.


    but our 096 was different. shaftless pump propulsion technology revolutionized the previous-generation propeller propulsion technology, significantly reducing 096¡¯s noise level.


    in addition, professor ma also designed an integrated power system for the 096, making it¡­¡±


    at this point, tang rui closed the video.


    there was nothing new to see because he was already familiar with this information.


    as someone with a cooperative relationship with the military, old yang must have obtained internal information. otherwise, outsiders wouldn¡¯t have access to the technical parameters of the 096, let alone its internal comprehensive system.


    however, old yang was right about one thing.


    this time, the country had indeed showcased most of their assets.


    the ones not revealed were simply too advanced and inconvenient to display.


    tang rui felt a little regretful that the tanks and fire support vehicles he had just designed didn¡¯t make it into this promotional video.


    nonetheless, the internet was in an uproar.


    this promotional video quickly spread worldwide through various channels, catching the attention of military research experts from all over the world.


    a new high-definition promotional video from the chinese.


    nobody wanted to miss out on this, eager to study which parts of the video were genuine and which were just hype.


    after careful analysis and research by the experts, they came to a conclusion.


    everything was real.


    darn it.


    this was quite discomforting.


    they had known for a while that china had hidden many valuable assets, but they didn¡¯t expect it to be this extensive.


    this was especially true for the air force. they had showcased numerous top-notch aircraft all at once, not least of all the sixth-generation aircraft and stealth bomber, but also the carrier-based aircraft presented a challenge.


    the hu jian aircraft carrier, which had just been launched, combined with the j-35 carrier aircraft, significantly improved their combat capabilities.


    no matter how much they modified the j-15t, it was still a 4.5-generation fighter.


    the fact that it lacked stealth capability was a fatal flaw.


    once they encountered an f-35 at sea, they wouldn¡¯t stand a chance.


    but the j-35 was different.


    it was also a fifth-generation stealth fighter and a carrier-based aircraft. before a fight, even the americans couldn¡¯t confidently claim victory.


    together, they had the confidence to give it a try.


    however, recently, with the chinese rapidly revealing valuable assets, their confidence began to waver.


    this was especially the case for their air force.


    the threat they faced was significant, and it was the kind of threat that spanned generations.


    without air superiority, there was practically no way to engage in warfare.


    that was the situation for the american military.


    without air support, they would be no better than the soviets.


    so, after watching china¡¯s new promotional video, the americans decided to temporarily dial back some of the more radical plans they had previously formulated.


    however, in other aspects, they not only couldn¡¯t ease up but had to intensify their efforts, leaving no room for respite.


    tang rui turned off all the projection screens, left the laboratory, and went to the plant to check on the sixth-generation fighter in the assembly shop.


    logically, it should be complete by now.


    when he arrived, he found that the fighter jet had already been constructed, with the only thing left being the engine.


    the engine had been manufactured and was undergoing testing.


    after another 60 hours of testing and extreme evaluations, it could be installed.


    once that happened, the first mass-produced sixth-generation fighter would officially roll off the assembly line and enter active service.


    after his inspection, tang rui noticed there were more people in the assembly workshop.


    upon inquiry, he learned that these individuals had been sent by chengdu aerospace corporation.


    after considering the situation, the higher-ups decided to entrust chengdu aerospace with the production technology and assembly process of the sixth-generation console.


    why?


    because shen industries was rising to prominence.


    the j-35 they had developed had been adopted by the military and became the carrier aircraft for the hu jian.


    additionally, their j-18 had received military approval for foreign sales as a fighter jet.


    this made chengdu uncomfortable.


    originally, they could rely on the j-20 to contend with shen, but now that tang rui had developed a sixth-generation fighter jet, chengdu was in a bit of a pickle.


    the sixth-generation fighter was ready. fifth-generation fighters weren¡¯t obsolete, but they wouldn¡¯t be as prominent as before.


    the original large-scale installation plan was put on hold.


    as a result, their days became a bit more challenging.


    therefore, after considering the situation, the higher-ups decided to hand over the production of the sixth-generation fighter to chengdu aerps[ace as compensation.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t overly concerned about this.


    whether it was chengdu aerospace or shen industries, it didn¡¯t matter.


    as long as they sent people to get the job done, it was fine.


    the rest was inconsequential.


    tang rui wandered around the assembly workshop and had a brief conversation with chengdu aerospace¡¯s personnel before leaving.


    he headed to the reservoir.


    red lotus had recently constructed a small dock here.


    the shipyard wasn¡¯t large, capable of producing ships up to 3,000 tons at most. it wasn¡¯t anything significant.


    tang rui had red lotus build this dock primarily for manufacturing small submarines.


    fortunately, there was a reservoir here.


    once production was complete, they could directly test the submarines in the reservoir.


    upon entering the dock, tang rui observed more than a dozen robotic arms welding the submarine¡¯s hull.


    the entire submarine wasn¡¯t large, measuring only 11 meters in length, 5 meters in width, and 3 meters in height. it resembled a flat stick.


    nonetheless, this submarine was indeed a formidable undersea weapon.


    it featured shaftless pump propulsion technology and was a fully electric submarine, with underwater noise levels of only 63 decibels.


    it was significantly quieter than the ocean itself.


    in fact, after the submarine submerged, unless it deliberately revealed itself, it would be impossible to detect it with current sonar technology..

 Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: The Fleet Sets Sail, Underwater Confrontation (2 in 1)

    chapter 169: the fleet sets sail, underwater confrontation (2 in 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°red lotus, when will the submarines be ready for production?¡±


    ¡°master, they can be completed at 11:15 tonight. currently, the main body welding and nano-coating are yet to be finished.¡±


    the virtual image of red lotus appeared beside tang rui, holding a small submarine model.


    ¡°well, have all the diving equipment been manufactured?¡±


    ¡°all of them have been manufactured. in addition to that, based on your idea, 1 have designed an underwater cutting machine that can be used for cutting and drilling on both submarines and ships.¡±


    red lotus displayed a computer screen-sized square machine and proudly presented it to tang rui.


    ¡°good, how many of those did you make?¡±


    ¡°we¡¯ve made a total of five.¡±


    ¡°alright, when the time comes, along with the diving equipment, send them to the navy as a gift.¡±


    ¡°understood, master. i will take note of that.¡±


    the next day, tang rui took a ride on the completed submarine in the reservoir but found it not as exciting as flying an aircraft. the visibility underwater was poor, like being in complete darkness. after a quick underwater ride, he had red lotus check if the submarine met the decibel standards and then headed back to shore.


    ¡°brother lin, notify the navy to come and collect the equipment. the diving equipment is all ready, and the prototype for the small submarine is completed.¡±


    after leaving the dock, tang rui arrived at lin chao¡¯s location and asked him to arrange transportation for the navy.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ve got it,¡± lin chao replied after listening.


    in the afternoon, a y-20 aircraft landed on crimson corporation¡¯s runway.


    this aircraft was there to transport the small submarines.


    was everything even going to fit?


    no way.


    this wasn¡¯t about looking down on the y-20. although it was slightly smaller than the c-17, its cargo bay was spacious.


    with a cargo hold measuring 20.8 meters in length, 5.5 meters in width, and 4.5 meters in height, it was more than enough to accommodate the small submarines and leave space for the diving equipment.


    with the arrival of the y-20, all the navy¡¯s equipment was loaded on board.


    after seeing the y-20 off, tang rui began thinking about completing the air force¡¯s large transport aircraft project. as he developed more and more equipment, it seemed practical to have his own transport aircraft. although they could borrow one from the air force, having their own would be more convenient and provide a different experience.


    upon returning to the laboratory, tang rui had red lotus display his previous design models and began making modifications. his initial thoughts had been a bit scattered, but now he had a clear plan, allowing him to modify the designs swiftly.


    while tang rui was working on revising the transport aircraft design, the navy was eagerly anticipating the delivery.


    their initial order was made because the treasure from the sea floor had brought in substantial profits, and it was all thanks to tang rui¡¯s discoveries. so, they planned to upgrade their equipment, and also thought about coming up with reasons to allocate some research funding to tang rui.


    however¡­


    in just a short amount of time, tang rui had already completed the prototype of the small submarine, and the parameters he provided were astonishing.


    could they have¡­ hit the jackpot?


    so the navy immediately rushed to the airport, eagerly anticipating the return of the y-20.


    half an hour later, with the roar of the y-20¡¯s four powerful engines, the massive aircraft appeared in the sky and landed flawlessly on the runway.


    once the aircraft had come to a stop, navy personnel rushed to inspect the cargo hold, where they couldn¡¯t help but find the small submarines visually appealing, though they knew it was all psychological.


    despite the high aesthetic value of tang rui¡¯s equipment, submarines had to adhere to hydrodynamics, meaning their general shape couldn¡¯t change too much no matter how well they were designed.


    soon, the small submarines were loaded onto special navy vehicles and transported back to the submarine base.


    after a short but intensive learning period and the intelligent design of the submarines, the elite navy team had mastered the art of driving the small submarines, and they had selected frogmen soldiers to accompany the submarines into the sea.


    once all preparations were complete, the navy conducted tests on the small submarines in shallow waters.


    after the submarines submerged, the anti-submarine vessels started their active sonar to locate the small submarines. the active sonar indeed detected the small submarines, but there was a problem: the sonar automatically categorized the submarines as marine creatures.


    it identified them as whales, even when the small submarines were relatively close. however, if they were farther away, the active sonar might not have any effect.


    after deactivating the active sonar, the navy relied on passive sonar to detect the small submarines. despite listening for a while, they didn¡¯t hear any sounds. in the meantime, the small submarines had already circled the anti-submarine vessels three times.


    the incredible underwater stealth capabilities left the navy thrilled, and their decision to provide funding had turned out to be quite a surprise.


    over the next two days, the frogman team and the small submarines began underwater training to develop combat readiness quickly.


    equipped with the diving gear, the navy¡¯s combat effectiveness and firepower had been given a dramatic increment, earning them a significant boost.


    paired with the small submarines, they became formidable underwater assassins. in one simulated exercise, the frogman team infiltrated a naval port and attacked warships..

 Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: The Fleet Sets Sail, Underwater Confrontation (2 in 1)

    chapter 170: the fleet sets sail, underwater confrontation (2 in 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    even though the naval base here had made preparations, they still couldn¡¯t stop the frogman unit.


    according to the results of the simulation exercise, the two submarines and three warships anchored in the naval base were all destroyed by the frogman unit.


    it could be said that the coordination between the small submarines and the frogman unit brought daily surprises to the navy¡¯s high command.


    in this situation, the navy¡¯s high command directly assigned the small submarines and the frogman unit to the liaoning aircraft carrier fleet and set sail with the fleet.


    this time, the fleet was not going on a training exercise but to break through the first island chain and conduct exercises in the waters near guam, close to the second island chain.


    the purpose was clear to those who understood.


    in the original plan, there were no small submarines accompanying the fleet. however, after two days of testing, the navy¡¯s high command felt that this small submarine might bring them unexpected surprises.


    after all, their aircraft carrier fleet had passed through their turf.


    the americans could not remain indifferent.


    even if america didn¡¯t understand, its son would take action, and if something happened, it could blame it on the dutiful son.


    so, overt military confrontation was not possible, but covert military confrontation was everywhere.


    it wasn¡¯t something that should be underestimated.


    once covert military confrontation was lost, and even if outsiders didn¡¯t know, the plan to break through the second island chain would fail.


    and what would be involved in a covert military confrontation?


    submarines.


    this was the only means to make the other side suffer without provoking a war.


    our submarines were all under your aircraft carrier fleet, while you were up there, training with pride.


    wasn¡¯t it embarrassing?


    even though the aircraft carrier fleet would take the submarines with them this time, such an underwater confrontation had its own set of challenges, so more protection meant better chances.


    the next day, the aircraft carrier fleet led by the liaoning sailed out of the naval base in a grand manner, heading in the direction of the land of the rising sun.


    accompanying them were domestically produced main warships, including types 005, 052d, 051c, 054a, 903a, and the underwater 094 nuclear attack submarines.


    the small submarines did not go underwater.


    instead, they were placed in the ship¡¯s hold and would be deployed when needed.


    this was due to their limited range.


    it couldn¡¯t be deemed a weakness, as they were never intended to be operated independently.


    our fleet had set sail.


    undoubtedly, the japanese side knew about it.


    it couldn¡¯t be kept secret, and we had no intention of hiding it.


    apart from the satellites in the sky, even at the port, who knew how many grains of sand there were?


    of course, this time we were going openly.


    we weren¡¯t afraid that we¡¯d be found out.


    we were simply afraid of you pretending that you didn¡¯t.


    ¡°baka¡­ that¡¯s pushing it way too far!¡±


    after hearing this news, the japanese navy high command cursed in chinese, clearly showing their frustration.


    all they could do was swim in their pool of anger.


    what else could they do?


    accompany the aircraft carrier fleet?


    that would be ridiculous.


    in the past, the japanese air force had the same idea. whenever chinese planes flew into their airspace, they would intercept them.


    we all know the consequences of that.


    japanese pilots, considered newbies, were treated as rookie elites, flying in the sky every day to gain experience.


    in the end, the planes were scrapped, and the pilots were nearly worn out.


    now, the air force no longer took the bait, and it was the navy¡¯s turn to go into action.


    what would they do?


    send out the fleet?


    unlike the air force, not going to sea would be considered surrendering and hiding.


    if they sent out their fleet, however, they would be falling into our trap.


    the domestic intention was clear: to use size as a means of intimidation.


    with this daily commotion, we¡¯ll see if the japanese can still make it.


    at this time, the phone in the navy¡¯s command center rang.


    ¡°hai¡­ hai¡­¡±


    the japanese admiral, nodding and bowing, answered the call. when he put down the phone, he ordered the navy fleet to set sail.


    they had no choice.


    they didn¡¯t want to go to sea, but when daddy america summoned them, what could they do but obey?


    soon, the news that the japanese fleet had set sail reached our side, and the fleet¡¯s high command was quite pleased.


    they originally wanted to have some fun by themselves.


    now, someone was playing with them.


    a few hours later, two fleets faced each other, separated by a hundred miles.


    of course, this was the japanese idea.


    actually, our fleet was having dinner at this time.


    an hour later, the aircraft carrier fleet set sail again, following the boundary line between international waters and japanese territorial waters.


    as for japan claiming this as their exclusive economic zone?


    sorry, we didn¡¯t recognize it.


    japan didn¡¯t even submit the proposal to the united nations, which meant it would be vetoed when the time came.


    in the next few hours, our aircraft carrier fleet moved in and out of this area.


    it wasn¡¯t aimless navigation; they were recording underwater topography and data of the currents along the continental shelf.


    finally, at n pm, our aircraft carrier fleet stopped, and each warship gathered around the aircraft carrier, preparing to camp.


    at the same time, the small submarines were deployed into the water.


    now, it was time for an underwater confrontation.


    this was also a critical point in the mission, so failure was not an option.


    once the small submarines were in the water, they dived directly to a depth of 500 meters and started moving around in the surrounding waters.


    in the deep sea at night, even with the submarine¡¯s headlights on, visibility was limited.


    however, this was not important; underwater operations primarily relied on sonar, not sight.


    gurgle¡­


    gurgle¡­


    the sonar operator heard unusual sounds through the headphones and immediately made a hand gesture to the driver.


    the driver nodded and controlled the small submarine to move forward slowly.


    at this point, the sounds in the sonar became clearer and clearer.


    suddenly, the sonar operator raised his hand and signaled to stop.


    the small submarine came to a halt.


    at this moment, the sonar operator pointed upward.


    a japanese submarine was creeping directly above them, about 200 meters below the surface. it was moving at a snail¡¯s pace.


    the small submarine rose to about 300 meters.


    the submarine was right in front of them.


    ¡°notify the frogmen, prepare for action.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    after a brief conversation, they notified the frogman team in the rear compartment.


    receiving the notification, the team quickly put on their helmets.


    normally, the team couldn¡¯t operate at a depth of 300 meters, as the water pressure was too great.


    but now, thanks to the equipment provided by tang rui, they could operate at a maximum depth of 370 meters.


    though it didn¡¯t sound like much, it was still a significant improvement.


    after putting on their helmets, the frogmen communicated with the control room through the internal communication system in their helmets.


    ¡°deep-sea dragon special team is ready, requesting to leave the cabin.¡±


    ¡°roger, open the valve.¡±


    gurgle¡­


    water began to fill the compartment where the frogman team was located. once it was submerged, they opened the compartment hatch on top of their heads.


    after leaving the small submarine, they quickly swam to the japanese submarine. when they got closer, they realized it was the japanese navy¡¯s flagship, the ¡®great whale¡¯ conventional submarine with a displacement of 3,000 tons.


    ¡°captain, what¡¯s the plan?¡±


    ¡°did you bring the equipment that president tang provided us?¡±


    ¡°we¡¯ve got it; it¡¯s good stuff.¡±


    ¡°good, let¡¯s help maintain the japanese submarine, remove its rudder, and clean it.¡±


    ¡°understood, captain.¡±


    the frogman team members formed four groups, each equipped with a device provided by tang rui, a water cutter. in no time, four groups were ready, and the captain ordered them to start cutting.


    the equipment spun to life.


    the frogmen members maneuvered the devices to cut through the massive rudder shaft bearing.


    the cutting process went on without a hitch.


    beep, beep, beep¡­


    at this point, an alarm sounded inside the japanese submarine.


    ¡°rudder main shaft broken?¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°the submarine¡¯s rudders¡­ they¡¯re gone.¡±


    ¡°which rudders?¡±


    ¡°all of them..¡±

 Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: Old Feng, I Need Your Help (Part 1)

    chapter 171: old feng, i need your help (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the captain of the japanese submarine and its crew were left dumbfounded.


    the submarine was cruising smoothly, when suddenly, without warning, the rudder vanished.


    was this a supernatural occurrence?


    a quick check of the water pressure confirmed they were indeed 300 meters beneath the surface.


    gulp!


    a gulp of saliva slid down their throats.


    the japanese submarine captain shouted, ¡°activate the active sonar! report our situation to headquarters!¡±


    ¡°hai!¡±


    several japanese crewmen immediately nodded.


    with the activation of the active sonar, they discovered a mysterious sight: a group of deep-sea phantoms, gracefully circling their submarine at an eerie pace.


    what on earth?


    upon seeing the sonar readings, a shiver ran down the spines of every japanese crewman.


    they had mistaken frogman troops for deep-sea spirits.


    but there was no choice.


    the frogman soldiers were equipped with underwater propulsion systems using magnetic fluid dynamics. their start and stop times were lightning-fast. so, on the sonar, they might be on the left one moment, and the next moment on the right, a truly spine-chilling experience.


    ¡°captain, what should we do now?¡±


    ¡°we await orders from headquarters.¡±


    the captain clenched his teeth. in terms of tenacity, the japanese were indeed tougher than the americans.


    the americans had surfaced immediately after having their propellers removed the last time.


    however, the japanese crew, despite their missing rudder, gritted their teeth and endured, waiting for orders.


    outside the submarine.


    after the rudder was detached, the frogman team started circling the vessel, keen to observe this latest addition to japan¡¯s fleet.


    ¡°captain, should we inspect the submarine¡¯s insides for them?¡± asked one frogman.


    ¡°don¡¯t get involved. removing the rudder is enough. they¡¯ll definitely have to surface. just observe, but don¡¯t interfere. if you accidentally sink them, it¡¯ll be hard to explain.¡±


    the captain calmly advised; he couldn¡¯t afford to lose his composure like the rest of his team. sinking the japanese submarine was not his intention.


    sinking a submarine brought no benefits. the best way to deal with one was to force it to surface, then help with the repairs. it was the most profitable and sensible approach.


    after letting the team have some fun, the captain finally called them back.


    their mission for the night was far from over.


    japan¡¯s submarine wasn¡¯t the big catch they were aiming for; they were hoping to capture an ohio-class blackfish.


    back inside their smaller submarine, the hatch sealed shut.


    the water slowly drained from the compartment.


    as they removed their helmets, every face was adorned with smiles.


    their frogman team had just pulled off a remarkable feat.


    despite the diminishing role of frogman teams due to modern military technology, their upgraded equipment had revitalized their prowess.


    removing the rudder of an enemy submarine at a depth of 300 meters wasn¡¯t merely a slap in the face¡ªit was a relentless, ferocious barrage.


    the key was, there was nothing the enemy could do. as long as they couldn¡¯t locate the japanese sub, the frogman team could roam the ocean floor, and perhaps even appear at your doorstep.


    a dozen minutes later, the great whale received orders from headquarters to surface.


    upon receiving the command, the captain ordered the ascent.


    with no rudder, the submarine rose straight up.


    as they reached the shallower waters, the japanese peered through the periscope and saw several warships on the surface.


    the searchlights illuminated the area they were ascending through, turning it into a bright day.


    under such lighting conditions, their ascent would undoubtedly reveal every scratch on the submarine¡¯s hull, visible to the soldiers on the warships.


    through the sonar equipment, they could also hear the sound of helicopter rotor blades above.


    there was no need to guess; these were anti-submarine helicopters.


    duang!


    just as their submarine broke the surface, a sonar buoy landed directly on its hull.


    the pilot who dropped the sonar buoy was taken aback.


    he swore he hadn¡¯t done it on purpose.


    primarily, he saw that the japanese submarine was only ten meters from the surface, lingering and observing without surfacing.


    so, he decided to toss a sonar buoy as a reminder to surface quickly.


    for a submarine with no rudder, still dawdling there, no matter how much you observe, it¡¯s pointless.


    across the ocean, in a command center, a large screen displayed the situation in the area where the japanese submarine surfaced.


    the image quality was somewhat lacking, clearly satellite footage.


    despite the suboptimal quality, it was still possible to witness the japanese submarine surfacing from the seafloor, surrounded by chinese warships.


    there was even a helicopter tossing debris onto the sub.


    ¡°according to the information we received from the japanese, their great whale submarine suddenly lost its rudder and the ability to steer, forcing them to surface.¡±


    ¡°considering their account, we can reflect on our submarines¡¯ encounters in the south china sea. it seems eerily similar to what happened to the japanese submarine.¡±


    ¡°after we towed that sea wolf-class submarine back, experts found that the propeller shaft wasn¡¯t naturally damaged but had been deliberately severed.¡±


    ¡°adding today¡¯s experience with the french submarine, we can now confidently say that the chinese have developed a deep-sea combat drone. however, we currently lack details about this drone..¡±

 Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Old Feng, I Need Your Help (Part 2)

    chapter 172: old feng, i need your help (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°this kind of deep-sea robot poses a significant threat to our submarines. we must conduct specialized research on this robot and develop countermeasures as soon as possible.¡±


    ¡°so i think we need to submit a report to congress. our navy also needs deep-sea robots like these and weapons to combat them. congress must provide us with the funding; otherwise, our submarines and fleets, even when docked in ports, will constantly face threats.¡±


    after listening to the general¡¯s speech, the people below nodded in agreement. it was all about getting funding.


    originally, they couldn¡¯t find a reason.


    now it was different.


    china had a new weapon, specifically designed to target its navy. it was excellent news.


    this time, their navy could increase its budget.


    they¡¯d been enviously watching the air force, constantly increasing its military capabilities, researching various new aircraft, while they scaped the bottom of the barrel to research new vessels.


    if congress wouldn¡¯t fund them, this time, their fleet wouldn¡¯t leave the port. let¡¯s see who could outlast whom.


    as for the submarines of the japanese navy?


    those were japanese submarines.


    what does that have to do with america?


    on the other side, out at sea.


    the japanese submarine remained motionless on the surface of the water, and its hatch remained closed.


    this was their final act of defiance, an unyielding stubbornness.


    our fleet didn¡¯t care about it either.


    japan¡¯s submarines were okay a few years ago, but in recent years, they¡¯d become more and more sluggish.


    good things and good technology have all been taken away by america.


    we¡¯d studied america¡¯s submarines, so we were not too concerned about the japanese.


    a night passed in the blink of an eye


    as the day broke, japan and its entourage came for negotiations.


    the specifics of the negotiations were inconclusive, but the general idea was like this.


    look, your boys were up to no good, and we were conducting exercises here. you didn¡¯t even give us a heads-up; you just sneaked over.


    fortunately, we spotted him. if there had been an accidental firing, what would have happened? it would have been terrifying.


    america: oh, yes, that appears to be the case. our boy misbehaved. i¡¯d definitely educate him when i get back.


    but you see, it was the new year, and he was still a child. let¡¯s forgive him this time. let it go.


    the people on both sides had a good discussion.


    japan was well-behaved and knew that when you were in trouble, you¡¯d stand at attention.


    after the discussion, the submarine was towed away, and we continued our exercises.


    the aircraft carrier fleet followed the undersea continental shelf and arrived in the waters a few hundred kilometers off guam.


    for the aircraft carrier fleet, a few hundred kilometers was like their doorstep. after the carrier-based planes took off at full thrust, they arrived in no time.


    after we arrived, we conducted sea patrols as planned.


    nearby guam just watched us with radar; no friction there.


    our aircraft carrier fleet, following the training program, completed the exercise and returned.


    the round trip didn¡¯t take much time.


    but this time, the significance of going to sea was very different.


    in fact, the so-called ¡°first island chain¡± was like a membrane, easy to pierce through. even without much effort, it broke, and it didn¡¯t feel like much.


    and the ¡°second island chain¡± was just that, not much to it.


    online, netizens only see the news of the aircraft carrier fleet breaking through the first island chain. oh, and there¡¯s one more piece of news: our aircraft carrier fleet conducted a rescue operation for a japanese submarine in international waters.


    hmm.


    good neighborliness and mutual assistance.


    the news was harmonious.


    but in reality, this time was significant, especially for america¡¯s allies.


    see that?


    your daddy america couldn¡¯t even protect its own son.


    what?


    not its biological son?


    that didn¡¯t matter.


    although this was an adopted son, he was usually the most obedient one, but now¡­ sigh.


    once this incident happened, everyone had some thoughts.


    but america didn¡¯t have time to deal with these trivial matters because its navy was causing trouble, especially the fifth fleet, saying they wanted to go home.


    undoubtedly, this left them with no choice.


    congress quickly approved a report requesting an increased budget for the navy.


    then the fifth fleet stopped causing trouble.


    navy leaders started making plans¡­ 1 mean, started researching.


    now that the navy was settled, america began to pacify its allies with big promises.


    at this point, the one who was feeling the most uncomfortable wasn¡¯t america. it was france.


    originally, when they saw america personally taking action with so many partners, the momentum was huge, so it emerged to take advantage.


    now, it was different.


    it got nothing out of it, and because of the congo incident, it got into a conflict with china, which was a big loss.


    but it was the french.


    people who understood knew.


    just look at their national flag.


    thus, in this situation, they retreated.


    but they are the five good neighbors after all, and they still need to save face. this time, they wouldn¡¯t incite tribal armed conflicts and would instead use their influence in africa to play political games.


    in other words.


    they wanted a fig leaf.


    tang rui was unaware of the storms outside, and he occasionally glanced at the news, but he didn¡¯t pay much attention to it.


    it was not until this day that lin chao came to find him.


    he spoke to tang rui about the congo mining area, and only then did tang rui learn about what had been happening lately.


    ¡°so, it can¡¯t escalate over there, and they¡¯re just engaged in government disputes now?¡±


    tang rui asked in surprise after hearing lin chao¡¯s explanation.


    ¡°that¡¯s right, it¡¯s no longer a problem. all the projects and mining operations can continue. they asked me to inquire about your intentions regarding the mining area. do you want your uncle to go?¡± lin chao surveyed tang rui¡¯s thoughts.


    frankly, they didn¡¯t want someone with family relations to tang rui to go to congo. in case anything happened, it could turn into a big issue. however, they couldn¡¯t say this openly, so they sent lin chao to inquire about tang rui¡¯s intentions.


    if tang rui insisted, they wouldn¡¯t say anything. but this time, they¡¯d arrange some security to protect the property of those who were going.


    tang rui took a moment to think.


    continue sending his uncle?


    there was probably not much to discuss about this. they¡¯d already invested in the mining area, and now that there were no problems, he couldn¡¯t prevent people from going there.


    but he, like those above, was also concerned about the safety of that place.


    although there wouldn¡¯t be a war now, there could still be other troubles.


    the last time he let his uncle suffer, he already felt bad about it, so what if something happened again this time?


    did he want li shuyao to cosplay with him or not?


    it appeared that he needed to come up with a solution.


    ¡°lin, it seems that our biggest problem in congo right now is related to the government.¡±


    ¡°yes, mainly there¡¯s support for france and support for us. currently, they are in dispute, and it will take some time to completely resolve these issues.¡±


    ¡°i see¡­ lin, 1 need you to request a list from above, listing all the people associated with france.¡±


    ¡°what do you want to do? it can¡¯t be something as drastic as assassination.¡±


    ¡°who¡¯s talking about assassination? that¡¯s such a low method. don¡¯t worry, i have other plans.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll go get the list for you.¡±


    after half an hour, lin chao printed out a list of people and handed it to tang rui.


    this list not only contained information about the individuals but also their positions, interests, family relationships, and hidden addresses.


    goodness.


    he only needed their names, but it was as if he was planning something bad by digging for information about their safe houses and their private business.


    there were a total of 11 people, including two high-level individuals, six mid-level, and three military personnel.


    after reading this list, tang rui spoke to red lotus, ¡°inform feng yuanxing to come to my office.¡±


    ¡°master, i have already notified him.¡±


    in less than five minutes, feng yuanxing knocks on the office door.


    ¡°mr. feng, please come in.¡±


    ¡°hello, mr. tang.¡±


    after entering the office, feng yuanxing greeted tang rui.


    ¡°don¡¯t be shy, have a seat, and have a cup of tea first.¡±


    ¡°thank you, mr. tang.¡±


    after the two of them had a sip of tea, tang rui started to speak, ¡°mr. feng, 1 need your help with something..¡±

 Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: The Arrival of an Actual Grim Reaper

    chapter 173: the arrival of an actual grim reaper


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    old feng, upon hearing that mr. tang had something for him to handle, immediately straightened himself.


    ¡°mr. tang, you can just tell me what needs to be done. i¡¯ll follow your instructions without question,¡± feng yuanxing promptly replied.


    ¡°good, don¡¯t worry about the compensation; i won¡¯t treat you unfairly. however, the place you¡¯re going to this time is a bit chaotic.¡±


    mr. tang nodded in satisfaction at feng yuanxing¡¯s attitude.


    this was what made a great employee.


    ¡°no problem, besides our place, how many places in the world aren¡¯t chaotic?¡± feng yuanxing said nonchalantly.


    he had experienced gunfights and battles during his last visit to the middle east; what was a little chaos to him?


    ¡°this time, you¡¯re going to africa.¡±


    ¡°africa? where in africa?¡±


    when feng yuanxing heard the word ¡°africa,¡± his heart skipped a beat.


    ¡°the democratic republic of congo.¡±


    gulp.


    after hearing the word ¡°congo,¡± feng yuanxing began to feel uneasy.


    was that place really so chaotic?


    wasn¡¯t a war raging on over there?


    most people didn¡¯t know, and there wasn¡¯t much news coverage, but as company employees, they were kept in the dark.


    mr. tang¡¯s elder cousin was even kidnapped by local tribes.


    if it weren¡¯t for mr. tang sending people to rescue him, he might not have made it.


    now that mr. tang was sending him to congo; it seemed like a death sentence.


    ¡°if it¡¯s too difficult¡­¡±


    mr. tang saw feng yuanxing¡¯s silence and didn¡¯t intend to force him.


    after all, that place frightened everyone.


    ¡°no, no, it¡¯s not too difficult at all. mr. tang, just tell me what to do when 1 get there.¡±


    feng yuanxing clenched his teeth and reluctantly agreed.


    ¡°you don¡¯t have to do much, mainly just eat and drink.¡±


    ¡°eat and drink? entertain clients?¡±


    ¡°no, treat them as leaders, from the heart. report to them regularly, whether there are issues or not.¡±


    feng yuanxing hesitated.


    ¡°is there a problem?¡±


    ¡°no¡­ no problem. mr. tang, rest assured, i know how to handle this.¡±


    ¡°good, take a look at the list of people.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    feng yuanxing¡¯s heart raced as he received the list.


    my oh my.


    it was filled with high-ranking government officials, influential military figures, and heads of several departments, all of whom held sway in the drc.


    ¡°old feng, here¡¯s the deal: we¡¯ve already established a foothold in that area, and there won¡¯t be any fighting.


    ¡°however, these people are not on good terms with us. they can¡¯t do much to us, but it¡¯s a standoff at the moment.


    ¡°when you go there, you¡¯ll take over a molybdenum mine.


    ¡°it¡¯s not registered under our company¡¯s name.


    ¡°you don¡¯t need to oversee the mining operations; you just need to go to the people on the list, have meals with them, drink tea, and report issues to them regularly, treating them as leaders.¡±


    after mr. tang finished explaining, feng yuanxing put down the list. he was familiar with this situation.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, mr. tang, i know what to do.¡±


    upon hearing mr. tang¡¯s words, feng yuanxing understood his intentions. even though he didn¡¯t want to use his expertise, mr. tang had assigned him this task, and he had no choice but to apologize to the people on the list.


    ¡°you are the expert in this field, i won¡¯t say much. go home and rest for two days. i¡¯ll have someone arrange your documents, and you¡¯ll depart in two days.¡± mr. tang nodded, showing no doubt about feng yuanxing¡¯s professionalism. this aspect had already been well demonstrated by the middle eastern fiasco.


    ¡°all right, mr. tang, i¡¯ll head back now.¡±


    after saying this, feng yuanxing left.


    on mr. tang¡¯s end, he had lin chao use military channels to handle the paperwork for feng yuanxing. he also had the finance department deposit 1 million us dollars into feng yuanxing¡¯s foreign bank account for operational expenses. if it wasn¡¯t enough, more would be added, and any surplus would be feng yuanxing¡¯s. additionally, mr. tang would provide him with an extra service fee. this wasn¡¯t a company matter; it was his personal affair. when you ask someone to do a job, you have to provide the funds. after all, they were risking their lives.


    two days passed in the blink of an eye. mr. tang saw off old feng as he boarded the plane and watched it take off.


    over ten hours later, old feng landed, passed through customs, and was met by local state-owned enterprise personnel, all arranged with the help of the military.


    in the following days, old feng didn¡¯t rush into action. instead, he visited the mining area, gathered information from the locals, and familiarized himself with the situation.


    on the fourth day, old feng drove to the gangguo government building.


    ¡°minister, the head of a chinese mining company wishes to meet with you. he¡¯s already here. would you like to see him?¡±


    the head of the chinese mining company wanted to meet him? what was going on? he had taken money from the french and opposed china, so why would the head of a chinese company come to see him? something was fishy.


    ¡°bring him in.¡±


    the minister thought for a moment and decided to meet the visitor. in any case, a meeting couldn¡¯t hurt.


    soon, feng yuanxing arrived at the minister¡¯s office.


    ¡°hello, minister tado. i am the head of qingguang mining. i apologize for disrupting your work.¡±


    ¡°no need to apologize. you haven¡¯t disrupted my work. but i¡¯m curious, what¡¯s the purpose of your visit?¡±


    the minister, in a straightforward manner, asked why he was there. he didn¡¯t want to engage in conversation with chinese people; it made his head spin, and he didn¡¯t know what to say next. it was nice that the french were straightforward. they handled everything with money, and it worked out well.


    ¡°i want to make money,¡± feng yuanxing stated directly.


    ¡°make money? i want to make money too. so why are you really here?¡±


    feng yuanxing was a little exasperated to see the minister¡¯s bewildered expression. he had made himself clear, but the minister still didn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°minister, what i mean is i only want to operate a mine here and make money. i don¡¯t want any disturbances. if you can assist with that, i¡¯m willing to share some of the profits with you and your side.¡±


    ¡°i see.¡±


    the minister understood now. this was a bribe; he didn¡¯t want to get involved in political struggles, so he came to offer money to keep things peaceful. it made sense. he didn¡¯t want trouble.


    ¡°alright, if you don¡¯t want any trouble, you¡¯ve made the right choice. i accept your offer.¡±


    this way, both sides got what they wanted.


    one came bearing a gift, and the other simply needed to receive it. an agreement was quickly reached.


    that evening, feng yuanxing hosted several key members of the minister¡¯s side.


    even though the highest-ranking official didn¡¯t attend, he was informed about feng yuanxing¡¯s situation.


    two days later, feng yuanxing found the highest-ranking military official and asked for assistance in escorting a shipment of ore, preferably with additional personnel.


    the generous employer led to over a hundred military personnel being dispatched to assist.


    that night, feng yuanxing treated the general to dinner, and they had a great time.


    the general held feng yuanxing in high regard.


    even though he was the financier, feng yuanxing addressed the general as ¡°general¡± and ¡°leader.¡± this pleased the general greatly.


    the next day, the general suddenly wanted to go to the shooting range for target practice with a handgun. however, an accidental gunshot hit a steel plate, causing a ricochet that struck the general in the temple, resulting in a fatal headshot.


    after receiving the news, feng yuanxing marked an ¡®x¡¯ next to the general¡¯s name.


    in the following period, feng yuanxing began to connect with other individuals, offering money, dining with them, and seeking their advice. however, the luck of these individuals was terrible. accidents occurred in various unusual and bizarre ways.


    people died from falling objects, choking on food, tripping on stairs, and hitting nails, and even a person walking on the street was killed when a large truck¡¯s tire exploded, propelling a steel rim that struck the person.


    all sorts of strange and peculiar deaths occurred in the city one after another..

 Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Sending a Plane

    chapter 174: sending a plane


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°master, feng yuan xing has sent a message. his mission has been completed.¡± red lotus¡¯s holographic image appeared beside tang rui and reported to him.


    ¡°completed? how long had it been? it had only been half a month, and the matter had been settled?


    ¡°red lotus, explain the situation briefly. how did those people die?¡±


    tang rui was very curious after hearing red lotus¡¯s report.


    ¡°yes, master. this is the cause of their death.¡±


    tang rui looked at the death reports on the projection screen in front of him and also unconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva.


    good heavens.


    there were so many ways to die, enough to make two grim reaper movies.


    ¡°okay, tell old feng to come back. help him arrange the plane tickets and everything. since the matter was settled, old feng had no reason to stay there.¡±


    ¡°alright, master. red lotus will go and get busy.¡±


    after red lotus finished speaking, her figure disappeared.


    in fact, feng yuanxing had gone there to solve the congo problem.


    right then, we had the absolute advantage over the congo.


    as long as he finished the finishing touches, he would be fine.


    it was very easy.


    the various countries had already started investigating when the congo situation was problematic.


    after all, the deaths of those people were too coincidental.


    the special forces of various countries did not believe in the word coincidence the most. in their understanding, this was the operation of their peers.


    but they had no evidence.


    this was all starting to get very uncomfortable.


    therefore, after those people died, the various countries sent people to conduct a further examination of their deaths.


    after all, assassinations blatantly went against the rules.


    terrorist organizations could use it.


    it was not that they could not use these special departments, but there was an unspoken rule that they could not make a move on the higher-ups of the government.


    which family didn¡¯t have such means?


    today, you messed with me; tomorrow, i¡¯ll mess with you.


    then wouldn¡¯t the world be in chaos?


    no matter how small the country was, even if they didn¡¯t take these high-level government officials seriously, they were still the higher-ups of the country.


    if this wasn¡¯t an accidental death, then he would have to explain it properly.


    after the people from the special departments of the various countries arrived.


    their first step was to survey the scene.


    however, it was useless.


    other than a few who died at home, the scene was still preserved. the rest had long been destroyed.


    the second step was to perform an autopsy.


    according to the cause of death, the corpse of the recently deceased would leave behind some information. this was the most important thing.


    it was a group of elites from special departments from all over the world.


    they began to collect clues¡­ to find the truth.


    he had been busy for several days and collected a lot of data. many of them were high-tech equipment. in the end, he came to a conclusion.


    everyone died a normal death. there were no assassinations.


    the only coincidence was that they were too unlucky.


    they even went to the rooftop where the object fell from the sky and used the equipment to scan the entire rooftop.


    he got two answers.


    one was that a large bird had landed on the edge of the rooftop and dislodged a loose stone slab that was about to break, killing someone.


    the second was that a lizard had walked past the edge of the rooftop and moved the stone slab. the broken stone slab fell and killed someone.


    there was no other explanation.


    there were no other clues on the rooftop.


    but it was because of this that it was even more terrifying.


    the special departments of the various countries were not to be trifled with. they still found the connecting line between all the deaths.


    that line was feng yuanxing.


    what was that saying again?


    after eliminating all the impossible possibilities, no matter how unbelievable the remaining one was, it was the truth.


    their colleagues in china had obtained some information about feng yuanxing before he joined crimson corporation.


    after comparing the information, one had to admit that the information was not accurate.


    even in a sci-fi world, there were also magical men.


    the members of the special department sent all the information they had collected and organized back to the headquarters.


    as for whether the headquarters believed it or not, that was not something they could decide.


    was there anyone who doubted it?


    of course, there were.


    on the same day, feng yuanxing was blacklisted and banned from entering the country.


    when tang rui knew this news, the corners of his mouth twitched too.


    it seemed that old feng could no longer be used.


    in the future, if old feng dared to enter the country, he would be shot.


    actually, tang rui was also shocked.


    however, he did not panic at all. at the very least, he had been fine for so long, which meant that he could still protect her.


    ¡°master, the second transport plane has been completed. do you want to drag it out of the assembly workshop?¡±


    red lotus¡¯s virtual projection appeared and asked.


    ¡°done? then drag it directly into the hangar.¡±


    tang rui seemed indifferent after he heard it all.


    he hadn¡¯t been idle while old feng was away.


    tanks, armored vehicles, rocket launchers, and other equipment for the mechanized corps were all completed.


    he made two of each type and took them to test them in actual combat.


    he had already designed and built the transport planes that the military needed.


    he also built two.


    one was a private plane that he had modified according to the structure of the transport plane, and the other was a prototype transport plane that he had handed over to the air force for evaluation.


    although tang rui had a fighter jet, flying in the cramped cockpit wasn¡¯t nearly as comfortable as riding in the cabin of a private jet.


    moreover, his private jet was loaded with a lot of good stuff. it even had an seg unit installed.


    to put it bluntly, his private jet could even fly into space.


    however, it was just a statement. it was impossible for a private plane to go into space. it was meaningless.


    fighter jets could open the cockpit and bring someone to deliver something. how could a private plane open the door?


    once the hatch was opened, it would be over.


    when it was designed, it was never intended for space.


    the main purpose of installing the seg unit was to prevent a crash. with this thing, there was no need to worry about a crash.


    as for getting shot down by a missile?


    what a joke.


    if his private plane could be shot down by a missile, he would not be able to survive.


    he said something humble: the combat power of his private jet could be ranked in the top 20 of the world¡¯s air force combat power rankings.


    that was putting it rather humbly.


    forget it.


    one shouldn¡¯t be too arrogant.


    got to stay low profile, stay low profile.


    ¡°brother lin, inform the air force and ask them to send someone to drive the prototype of the transport plane away for a test flight.¡±


    tang rui came to lin chao¡¯s place and said to him.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll contact them now.¡±


    when lin chao was done contacting them, he found tang rui and asked how much the prototype of this transport plane cost.


    previously, the air force had given him one billion yuan for research and development.


    as long as they gave him the blueprint, it would be fine.


    he did not need to produce a prototype.


    now that tang rui had produced the prototype, the air force would be obliged to pay.


    anyway, they believed in tang rui¡¯s prowess.


    a transport plane that could be taken out would definitely not be bad, so he would definitely not be stingy in terms of money.


    ¡°red lotus, how much is the cost of the prototype of the air force transport plane?¡± tang rui asked red lotus.


    ¡°6,735,520,000.¡± red lotus reported the exact number.


    wait a minute¡­


    ¡°why is it 6.7 billion?


    when tang rui was designing, he clearly already considered the issue of manufacturing costs.


    at that time, the cost of manufacturing the transport plane he designed was only 1.2 billion.


    how did it suddenly become 6.7 billion?


    ¡°master, didn¡¯t you say that you wanted to build two identical transport planes?¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right, build two identical ones. that¡¯s my personal¡­ wait, you didn¡¯t build two private planes, did you?¡±


    tang rui came back to his senses and was a little dumbfounded.


    ¡°yes, master. at that time, you said that you wanted to build two identical ones, and the design you took was the one you modified later.¡±


    after red lotus finished speaking, she even played the video from that day.


    it was indeed what tang rui said.


    he wanted to make two identical ones.


    as he spoke, the simulated structure of a private jet was in front of him.


    this was very awlward.


    even though red lotus was an artificial intelligence, under the circumstances where there was no logical conflict in tang rui¡¯s orders, it also only carried out the mission according to the orders.


    was there a logical error in tang rui¡¯s order at that time?


    there wasn¡¯t.


    just like how he had created the tanks before, after modifying the design, he directly said that he would have two of each type.


    red lotus understood these two orders to mean the same thing.


    therefore, it was equivalent to red lotus creating two private planes.


    moreover, they were all using good things.


    who should he sell this to?


    there was no need to consider foreign countries.


    in china, those who could afford something were unqualified to buy it.


    those who were qualified to buy it couldn¡¯t afford it.


    ¡°president tang, what¡¯s wrong? is there a problem with the price?¡± lin chao asked in puzzlement when he saw tang rui in a daze.


    ¡°it¡¯s fine. tell the air force that i¡¯m going to send a plane to them and ask them to send someone over to drive it away.¡±


    tang rui thought about it and decided to let loose a little.


    what was there to sell?


    well send him off.


    ¡°send a plane?¡± lin chao was stunned.


    ¡°yes, send a plane. let the air force send someone over.¡± tang rui didn¡¯t explain much.


    anyway, the air force could easily understand the internal design of the private jet.


    at that time, how they dealt with it would have nothing to do with him.


    that night, a few pilots sent by the air force arrived.


    tang rui let red lotus arrange for them to enter the simulation cabin to learn. after they finished learning, they directly drove the plane away.


    in a short three days, the group of pilots completed their training.


    originally, the plane that tang rui made was already very easy to pilot. all kinds of intelligent auxiliary systems were very advanced.


    coupled with the existence of the seg unit, it would be difficult to crash.


    when a few pilots flew back to their base in a transport plane that had been modified into a private plane, it sent the entire establishment into an uproar.


    was this our latest transport plane?


    it was simply gorgeous.


    the entire body was curved, the nose was low, the back was high, and the tail was low.


    the wings merged with the back of the aircraft at the top, forming a curved angle that slanted inward and downward, accompanied by a slight inward contraction.


    there were four engines equipped with two-dimensional jet orifices in the wing stomach, and the air intake was on the back of the body behind the nose.


    overall, it looked like a bird of prey with its wings spread.


    it was very beautiful.


    however, when the higher-ups of the air force entered the cargo hold, they were all dumbfounded.


    the decoration inside wasn¡¯t luxurious, but it was definitely very advanced.


    but the problem was, was this a transport plane?


    wasn¡¯t this a private jet?


    although this private jet was equipped with a top-notch optical system, all kinds of scanning radars, and the information command transmission channel was also connected to the military, there were even defensive weapons and attack missiles.


    but no matter what, this wasn¡¯t a transport plane.


    it was more like air force one.


    wait a minute¡­


    air force one.


    tang rui said to send a plane, could it be that this was what he meant?

 Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Tank Defense Performance Test

    chapter 175: tank defense performance test


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    president tang, i don¡¯t know how to fly a plane,¡± lin chao, who was seated in the co-pilot seat of the private jet, said to tang rui with a dumbfounded look.


    ¡°i know. i didn¡¯t ask you to fly a plane. just sit there and wait,¡± tang rui said while adjusting various parameters.


    ¡°no, if you don¡¯t want me to fly the plane, why do you want me to be the co-pilot?¡± lin chao was even more dumbfounded when he heard that.


    ¡°it¡¯s a little ceremonial. it¡¯s boring to drive alone without someone sitting in the passenger seat,¡± tang rui said casually.


    lin chao was speechless.


    what else could he do? he could only sit obediently in the passenger seat and stare blankly at the display screen in front of him.


    he really couldn¡¯t understand, even though the parameters on it were only numbers and chinese characters.


    however, he did not know what the parameters were for.


    ¡°master, the rv in the warehouse has been secured,¡± red lotus reported to tang rui.


    tang rui glanced at the situation in the warehouse. the rv was already secured. he pressed the switch of the cargo hold and closed the rear hatch.


    ¡°fishpond to tower, requesting take-off.¡±


    ¡°control tower received, permission to take off.¡±


    hearing the tower¡¯s reply, tang rui activated the seg unit. the huge private jet slowly floated up. he retracted the landing gear, pushed the throttle, and pulled the control stick. the huge private jet adjusted its direction agilely and took off slowly.


    this was not a fighter jet, and there was no need to fly so fast. very quickly, the private jet reached an altitude of 20,000 meters. tang rui turned on the automatic cruise. after he turned on the auxiliary driving mode, he took off his helmet.


    ¡°brother lin, let¡¯s go to the lounge and have some tea,¡± tang rui pushed his seat back and got up to speak to lin chao.


    ¡°what? who¡¯s flying the plane?¡± lin chao was shocked.


    ¡°what are you concerned about? do you understand the autopilot? this isn¡¯t a fighter jet. there¡¯s no need to monitor it continuously. other civilian aviation pilots take breaks after takeoff. my private jet is much safer than a civilian passenger plane,¡± tang rui reassured lin chao.


    tang rui proceeded to pull lin chao¡¯s seat back and usher him out of the cockpit, returning to the lounge where han shu and gao yang were seated.


    ¡°this isn¡¯t civil aviation. you don¡¯t need to sit here and stare blankly. unbuckle your seatbelts,¡± tang rui advised, unsure whether to laugh or be concerned.


    then, he asked red lotus to arrange for a robot to bring the tea leaves so that everyone could make tea.


    ¡°president tang, is it really okay that no one is flying the plane?¡± lin chao couldn¡¯t shake off his unease.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, brother lin. 1 value safety as much as you do,¡± tang rui responded with a hint of exasperation.


    the group engaged in conversation while sipping tea in the lounge. today, tang rui flew a private jet to the northwest to witness a live ammunition test. his tanks, rockets, and other creations had undergone rigorous testing for over ten days, and this live ammunition test marked a crucial step in the equipment¡¯s development.


    after landing at a military airport, they continued to the test site using the rv, taking in the convenience of the private jet for group travel.


    upon arrival at the remote testing ground, they found the tanks and armored vehicles created by tang rui neatly arranged on an open area with no structures within 100 meters.


    ¡°president tang, this is our secure facility. you will be able to observe the results of the live ammunition test clearly from here,¡± the testing ground¡¯s official informed tang rui.


    as a professional testing facility, the safe house was an essential part of their operations. the concrete walls were nearly half a meter thick, offering reliable protection.


    ¡°what are the tests for today?¡± tang rui inquired, curious about the live ammunition tests he was witnessing for the first time.


    ¡°we¡¯ll start with testing the ricochet value using a heavy machine gun. then, we will use various armor-piercing bullets, cannonballs, individual rocket launchers, and other anti-tank weapons to assess the tank¡¯s defensive armor,¡± the official explained with a smile.


    tang rui couldn¡¯t help but sense a touch of excitement in the official¡¯s demeanor, possibly due to the use of a real tank in these tests.


    ¡°understood. can we begin the tests now?¡± tang rui asked, eager to proceed.


    ¡°of course, you may,¡± the official responded, then proceeded to give the order for the tests using a walkie-talkie.


    da da da da¡­


    the heavy machine gun began to fire at the tank to test the ricochet.


    why did he have to do such a test?


    after all, our infantry and tank coordination was also our specialty back then.


    however, this tactic was no longer practical.


    however, this test was still retained.


    normally, it was impossible to take a complete tank for the defense test.


    but the problem was that this was not a normal situation.


    other people¡¯s tank research and development had to be designed first, and then the defense components would be taken out and developed separately.


    after that, the defense test was to take out the defense components on these tanks and conduct a live ammunition simulation test.


    when the time came, he would be able to pass the inspection of these defensive components.


    to determine the tank¡¯s defense.


    but when it came to tang rui, he didn¡¯t make extra parts, so the test could only bring the tank up.


    after a simple heavy machine gun scraping.


    only then did the real test begin.


    the tank¡¯s defense test was mainly divided into armor protection, body protection, camouflage protection, active protection, after-effect protection, and three defenses.


    the first test was about armor protection.


    this armor protection was the side reaction armor.


    it was the armor that wrapped around the tank¡¯s tracks.


    whoosh!


    100 meters away, a 125mm fin-stabilized armor-piercing bullet was fired, attacking the tank¡¯s side armor.


    boom!


    with a loud explosion, the armor-piercing bullet hit the tank¡¯s side armor.


    the next moment, the smoke dissipated.


    the side of the tank¡¯s armor seemed to have been blackened by the smoke.


    however, the tank itself was painted black, so it was not very clear.


    the people on the test field quickly ran to the side of the tank and began to take photos.


    the photos were sent to the computer screen in the safe house.


    yes.


    the reaction armor was intact.


    other than a small dent on it and some scratches from the metal jet, there were no other problems.


    after tang rui saw the photo, he was quite satisfied with this defense.


    the reaction armor was not the frontal armor or the turret armor.


    if it had been the front turret that had been hit, he reckoned that there wouldn¡¯t even be a dent.


    the photo was taken.


    the people in the field withdrew and began the second test.


    defense against non-barrel chemical armor-piercing bullets.


    in human terms, it was to defend against anti-tank rockets.


    a soldier appeared on the screen of the safe house.


    he was holding an anti-tank rocket launcher in his hand.


    tang rui took a glance.


    he knew what type of weapon it was.


    it was the homemade model of the tf-98 120mm anti-tank rocket launcher.


    wasn¡¯t this a little crazy?


    the ammunition you used for the test, is it a high-explosive anti-tank rocket (heat)?


    don¡¯t give me the entire individual air explosive missile (fae). if that were the case, the outcome would be hard to predict.


    it was alright.


    it was just a test. it wasn¡¯t that crazy.


    whoosh!


    an anti-tank rocket was fired.


    boom!


    the bullet directly hit the front turret armor of the tank.


    after the first explosion, the inside of the warhead would explode a second time, spraying out a highly penetrating metal jet.


    there were so many types of tanks in the world, but not many types of tank armor could withstand such an attack.


    the smoke dispersed.


    the front armor of the tank was blackened again, and there were radioactive scratches around it.


    however, the front armor was not damaged.


    tang rui looked at another screen next to him, which showed the data of the tank¡¯s internal dummy.


    the bodies of all the soldiers were green.


    it was obvious.


    the attack just now did not cause any damage to the tank or the driver inside the tank.


    that was good enough.


    with such performance, tang rui had thought of many ways. in the case of simple configuration, using composite coating technology, plus composite armor structure, coupled with powerful nanotechnology, the armor was created.


    individual weapons and artillery shells with a caliber lower than 200mm were basically unable to pose a threat to the armor of the tank..

 Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Red Lotus, Build a Missile Silo

    chapter 176: red lotus, build a missile silo


    translator: endlessfantasy translation  editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the entire live ammunition test lasted for over half a day.


    none of the weapons prepared on the testing ground could inflict any damage on the tank.


    to further assess the tank¡¯s defensive capabilities, the testing site made special arrangements to contact the military, mobilizing heavy firepower from nearby garrisons, including rocket launchers, howitzers, and anti-tank missiles. all of them were brought in. two armed helicopters even joined the test.


    the tank bore the brunt of various firepower, and its entire exterior resembled that of a beggar. in some areas, the alloy structure inside the armor became exposed.


    despite this, the tank¡¯s defenses were not completely breached, but the driver inside sustained fatal injuries.


    as a result, the test concluded at this point, sparing the tank from being dissected further.


    compared to the tank, the armor¡¯s defensive capabilities were a notch lower, but it could still withstand individual weapons.


    as for the other pieces of equipment, there was no need for such extensive testing. the tank¡¯s undercarriage remained intact, while the weapons and equipment mounted on it were unable to withstand attacks from various weapons. once hit, these weapons would become unusable.


    soon, the test reached its conclusion, and the relevant performance parameters could be reasonably calculated. for now, the tank¡¯s defense was already impressively robust.


    however, the tank¡¯s offensive capabilities were unremarkable, falling just above average without any standout features.


    ¡°the test results align with our expectations. with some minor adjustments to the interior, it can be considered ready for deployment,¡± tang rui mentioned to han shu on their way back.


    ¡°indeed, the equipment is in good shape. this performance is more than sufficient to outclass a regular tank division. by the way, what¡¯s the total cost of equipping the entire regiment?¡± han shu inquired.


    tang rui pondered for a moment. he was aware of the cost for this setup, as he had specifically researched it for streamlined configuration.


    currently, the cost of a single tank stood at 68 million, so let¡¯s just round it up to 70 million. outfitting 35 tanks totaled 2.45 billion. aside from tanks, there were rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, fire support vehicles, and armored vehicles. the total cost to equip a regiment came to around 5.1 billion.


    this figure took into account a simplified configuration for other equipment, but no matter how streamlined it was, it shouldn¡¯t compromise the performance compared to equipment of the same caliber. otherwise, it would be meaningless to produce it that way.


    after revealing this price, tang rui nodded, and han shu remained composed, not expressing any surprise. having previously experienced the cost of the aircraft, he found the current price reasonably affordable. it¡¯s important to note that this was the equipment configuration for a regiment. the expenditures he had made earlier were for the configuration of only one or two special forces teams, making this situation entirely different.


    however, han shu ran some calculations in his mind.


    up to this point, outfitting a special forces unit and a regiment had consumed half of their funds. the remaining half might not even be enough to fully equip a regiment.


    why?


    because for the next regiment, they had only two options after discussing the matter. one option was an air force, while the other was an air defense and anti-missile force. these two branches were even more budget-intensive than the mechanized troops.


    to be expected, it was an air force they were interested in.


    on tang rui¡¯s end, the starting price for fighter jets was around a billion.


    as for air defense and anti-missile forces, the expenses were even more substantial. not to mention the cost of anti-missile systems, vehicle systems, and, most notably, the missiles themselves, which were exorbitantly priced.


    firing a missile was burning money, with millions, or even tens of millions of yuan, being expended in one go.


    just thinking about it made one¡¯s wallet ache.


    this was also why some smaller countries couldn¡¯t afford to have an air force or a missile force. it was simply beyond their means. besides lacking the capacity to develop and manufacture, even if they could, the costs were prohibitive for a small country.


    everyone believed in the nation guarding divine artifact¡¯s invincibility. the mission of the eastern series had to be accomplished.


    but all of this revolved around money.


    for instance, the square formation for the military parade, excluding missile launch vehicles, the dongfeng-41 intercontinental ballistic missile alone cost more than twenty small targets. just consider how much a square formation like that would cost.


    without being a major power, they couldn¡¯t afford it. they couldn¡¯t even dream of possessing an air force or missile forces.


    it all came down to finances.


    apart from skills, money was required as well.


    tang rui had the skills, but han shu¡¯s side was lagging behind in that department. they didn¡¯t have the funds to fully leverage these skills.


    perhaps feeling tang rui¡¯s gaze, han shu gritted his teeth and said, ¡°president tang, go back and design the anti-missile system and various types of missiles. i¡¯ll take care of the finances.¡±


    ¡°alright, then it¡¯s settled,¡± tang rui agreed, his response brief but affirmative.


    he could design these systems, but without the necessary funds, he wouldn¡¯t be able to manufacture them. missiles weren¡¯t like airplanes; they couldn¡¯t be flown for fun when there was nothing to do.


    even if no one wanted them, airplanes could be kept at home as collector¡¯s items. however, missiles were a different story. one couldn¡¯t just display them and set them off for fun. it was a waste of resources.


    the money, on the other hand, was available.


    why not use it to buy fireworks?


    upon returning to the airport, tang rui piloted the private jet back once more.


    the next day, tang rui headed to the laboratory and began designing missiles.


    ¡°red lotus, extract the information related to the proton rocket from the data exchanged with the russians.¡±


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    missile technology was intricately connected with rocket technology, and missiles wouldn¡¯t function properly without the support of aerospace systems. this was especially true for intercontinental ballistic missiles, which were essentially rockets.


    tang rui examined the data displayed on the large screen before him. the information was fairly comprehensive, and there were no omissions in the data the russians had provided.


    however, the data they offered pertained to the soviet era and didn¡¯t include information on the later proton-m. additionally, the fuel used in these rockets was the highly toxic unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine, not the liquid oxygen and kerosene used by the russians.


    this difference didn¡¯t matter to him. he sought this information for reference, not to replicate it. after all, he intended to create missiles, not rockets. for tang rui, if he were to venture into aerospace, he¡¯d likely start with a space shuttle instead of a launch vehicle.


    ¡°red lotus, design a missile launch facility. it will be constructed next to the reservoir.¡±


    ¡°alright, master. do you have any specific requirements?¡±


    ¡°no special requirements. it should be capable of launching missiles normally. these are intercontinental ballistic missiles.¡±


    tang rui emphasized.


    ¡°very well, master. i have completed the design. would you like to review the blueprint?¡±


    ¡°show it to me.¡±


    whoosh!


    a model of an underground missile launcher appeared in front of him, still undergoing various animations. tang rui inspected it, and everything seemed in order.


    following this, he instructed red lotus to begin construction according to the design.


    he then requested the al to download information about the country¡¯s launch vehicles.


    throughout the morning, tang rui researched and compared the differences between the two rockets, absorbing the design advantages. he had acquired this knowledge while using the subconscious learning device, so he picked it up extremely quickly..

 Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Three-Dimensional Spatial Location Calculation

    chapter 177: three-dimensional spatial location calculation


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°mr. tang, what are they digging on the reservoir side?¡±


    during lunchtime, lin chao sat down beside tang rui and asked curiously.


    since the control equipment and robots of the red lotus construction project started working, lin chao had been paying attention.


    he didn¡¯t need to hide anything from tang rui; he could just ask directly.


    ¡°a rocket launch platform.¡±


    after taking a bite of his chicken leg, tang rui replied.


    a rocket launch platform?


    that didn¡¯t make sense. rocket launch platforms needed a foundation, but there was no need to dig such a deep pit.


    lin chao expressed his doubt.


    ¡°it¡¯s more conspicuous on the surface. putting it underground is fine; after all, it¡¯s still underground, and it doesn¡¯t affect the launch.¡±


    no, wait a minute.


    a rocket launch platform underground? wasn¡¯t that a missile silo? rockets aren¡¯t launched underground.


    ¡°mr. tang, are you trying to research two kicks?¡± (a term for missiles among military enthusiasts)


    ¡°don¡¯t make baseless claims; it¡¯s a rocket launch platform.¡±


    lin chao rolled his eyes and thought, ¡°okay, it¡¯s whatever you say.¡±


    after finishing lunch, lin chao returned to his office and reported the situation to his superiors.


    it wasn¡¯t surprising at all that tang rui wanted to research missiles; the technology he had acquired from the russians alone was enough to pique interest.


    this morning, he even downloaded research materials on rockets from the national database, including data on xigong university¡¯s feitian-1, which had the world¡¯s top modal transformation rocket engine technology. if tang rui weren¡¯t interested in missiles, there would be no need to download all this information.


    so, after hearing the news, his superiors didn¡¯t stop tang rui but simply reminded lin chao to keep a close watch.


    missiles were not something to take lightly; you could build them, but you couldn¡¯t deploy them.


    if tang rui ever had a bad day and decided to launch two rockets to make some noise, that would be a disaster.


    given tang rui¡¯s technical expertise, if he decided to do it, he could create them. then you¡¯d have one rocket called ¡°hiroshima¡¯s love¡± and another called ¡°dreams of nagasaki.¡± it would become a major incident.


    so, in the following days, lin chao didn¡¯t sit in his office. he spent his time wandering around the reservoir.


    tang rui, on the other hand, wasn¡¯t affected. once he had finished reviewing all the materials and fully understood them, he began designing rocket engines, starting with small solid rocket engines.


    no missile could function without a rocket engine; it was the foundation of missiles. some people were unaware of the difference between solid and liquid rocket engines.


    some even thought that solid rocket engines used solid fuel, which was absurd.


    in reality, a solid rocket engine had the fuel directly installed at the back of the rocket, ignited using an igniter, creating thrust when needed. these engines were simple to manufacture and only required igniting the propellant during launch, without the need for additional control systems.


    the reason why manned spaceflight and launch vehicles didn¡¯t use solid rocket engines was that they were like runaway trains; once ignited, they couldn¡¯t be controlled or shut down. this lack of thrust control and the inability to restart the engines made them impractical for space applications.


    ¡°red lotus, create one according to this blueprint.¡±


    ¡°sure, master. are we only making the engine without the casing?¡±


    ¡°yes, create the engine first and prepare it for testing.¡±


    this was tang rui¡¯s first time working on such a project. though theoretically sound and backed by simulations from red lotus, there could still be issues when used practically. so, this time, he decided to build one and conduct testing before moving forward.


    ¡°master, there¡¯s a message from the office. mr. yu from huawei wants to visit you.¡±


    ¡°what? mr. yu from huawei?¡± tang rui was momentarily surprised.


    ¡°yes, they sent a letter stating that.¡± red lotus replied.


    ¡°alright, let them come. please respond.¡± tang rui nodded and didn¡¯t refuse. his initial success and substantial income had come from huawei, so he couldn¡¯t turn them away if they wanted to visit. however, he wondered about the purpose of huawei¡¯s visit.


    ¡°understood, master. do you want me to investigate huawei¡¯s situation?¡±


    ¡°no need, we¡¯ll find out soon enough.¡±


    the next day, mr. yu from huawei arrived on his own. tang rui welcomed him at the company¡¯s entrance. after a brief exchange and mutual business compliments, they finally discussed the main issue.


    ¡°mr. tang, the main reason 1 am here is to secure several patents from your company.¡±


    ¡°which patents does mr. yu want?¡±


    tang rui asked curiously.


    ¡°here¡¯s a list of the technologies we¡¯re interested in. please take a look, mr. tang.¡± mr. yu took out a document from his bag, listing various patent technologies.


    tang rui took a look at the list and was a bit puzzled. many of the technologies were unfamiliar to him, and they didn¡¯t belong to his company. what was going on?


    ¡°mr. yu, are you sure you have the correct information?¡±


    ¡°no, we¡¯ve confirmed with the patent office. all these technologies are registered under your company¡¯s name.¡±


    after listening, tang rui connected with red lotus and had it investigate.


    only then did he realize that his company had acquired numerous patents.


    while they seemed like many, they were merely broken-down versions of a single patent, created to build a patent barrier.


    most of these patents were related to graphene¡¯s applications in microelectronics, various electronic components, optics, electromagnetic fields, and signals.


    seeing this, tang rui understood. these patents were likely design drawings he had uploaded to the database, including those for drones, mechanical dogs, and graphene-related materials.


    the confidential aspects were locked down, but technologies that could be transferred for civilian use were registered under the company¡¯s name, forming a patent barrier.


    ¡°these technology licenses are not a problem.¡±


    tang rui agreed after understanding the situation.


    ¡°thank you, mr. tang. i also have another request; we need your company¡¯s assistance in developing a 3d spatial positioning algorithm.¡±


    ¡°a 3d spatial positioning algorithm? what is it for? 3d mapping or scanning simulation?¡±


    ¡°neither. it¡¯s for use in wearable devices to calculate 3d spatial positioning from images captured by cameras.¡±


    image algorithm? converting 2d to 3d? 3d spatial positioning?


    ¡°may 1 ask, what is huawei planning to do with this technology?¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s nothing secretive about it. we¡¯re planning to develop a game similar to


    pokemon go, but with augmented reality..¡±

 Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Upgrading the Silicon Industry

    chapter 178: upgrading the silicon industry


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui¡¯s interest was piqued upon hearing what mr. yu said.


    ¡°mr. yu, why has huawei suddenly decided to enter the gaming industry?¡± tang rui was curious.


    this style didn¡¯t seem to match huawei.


    ¡°mr. tang, have you not been following the developments in the domestic semiconductor industry recently?¡±


    ¡°no, i¡¯ve been focussing on my research. anything significant?¡±


    ¡°well, earlier this year, the ministry of information released a statement saying that they planned to upgrade the semiconductor industry this year. at that time, we didn¡¯t know the details. but just over twenty days ago, the ministry held a conference to showcase the technology related to graphene semiconductors.


    ¡°that¡¯s when we understood. after the conference, we took the technology catalog back for research and analysis. we realized that with these breakthrough technologies, we could enter the era of wearable devices. however, promoting wearables isn¡¯t easy, so we thought of venturing into the gaming industry.¡±


    mr. yu briefly explained the situation.


    tang rui understood.


    it turns out that the source of all this was the graphene material he had developed.


    during a conference at the harbin institute of technology, professor yu mentioned that the country had gathered a group of talents in the field of microelectronics and was making significant progress.


    these achievements weren¡¯t entirely new research; they could be considered leveraging the exceptional physical properties of graphene, though it wasn¡¯t exactly a technological breakthrough.


    still, using the properties of graphene material effectively could lead to remarkable results.


    ¡°does this mean that the entire semiconductor industry is undergoing an upgrade? that covers a wide range of fields.¡±


    tang rui realized he was about to become very wealthy.


    the raw materials were in his possession.


    many patents were also under his control.


    this wave of industrial upgrading meant he was going to skyrocket.


    ¡°yes, the ministry of information¡¯s plan this time is to make the upgraded semiconductor industry a national pillar industry.¡±


    ¡°it indeed makes sense; this wave will likely lead to a decrease in housing prices.¡±


    ¡°cough¡­ mr. tang, what about the technology development part?¡±


    ¡°no problem; i already have that. i can license it to huawei, but not exclusively.¡±


    tang rui wasn¡¯t naive. exclusive licensing would mean huawei monopolizing the market. mr. yu also understood this; he didn¡¯t even bring up the idea of exclusive licensing because even if tang rui dared to offer it, huawei wouldn¡¯t accept it.


    the two of them quickly discussed the terms of their cooperation, and the remaining details would be handled by their respective teams.


    after their discussion, mr. yu left without even having lunch. tang rui realized why he had left in such a hurry.


    before mr. yu arrived, many companies had been waiting for him. tang rui¡¯s status was unique, and his company, crimson, was not an ordinary one. however, now that atr. yu had visited, the other companies couldn¡¯t afford to be complacent. they needed to take action.


    ¡°red lotus, create a website and list all the technologies one by one. include the licensing fees for each technology. then send the link to these companies. they can select the technologies they need and pay online. also, get the administrative department to find a law firm to create a template for technology licensing contracts, so these companies can sign contracts online.¡± tang rui had seen the messages from the companies and decided to create a unified licensing platform. meeting each company individually would be too time-consuming.


    ¡°master, the website has been set up.¡±


    meanwhile, tang rui¡¯s office door was knocked on.


    ¡°come in.¡±


    gao yang walked in.


    ¡°brother yang, what¡¯s up?¡±


    tang rui was surprised to see gao yang because he knew that gao yang wouldn¡¯t come without a reason.


    ¡°mr. tang, a representative from a foreign investment bank is outside and insists on seeing you to discuss financing.¡±


    ¡°investment bank? just turn them away; i don¡¯t want to meet them.¡±


    tang rui was amused. he was on the verge of becoming the richest person, and they wanted to talk about financing. these foreign investment banks apparently lacked basic intelligence.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll handle it.¡±


    gao yang nodded and left the office.


    ¡°by the way, brother yang, when you go out, send me the video from your phone via wechat. 1 want to see what they have to say.¡±


    tang rui thought he might as well see if they had any unique propositions or tactics.


    however, he had no intention of meeting them in person. after all, who knew if they might send some kind of super assassin? while the possibility was extremely low, there was no need to take any risks. video calls would suffice.


    ¡°okay.¡±


    a few minutes later, gao yang sent a video call request. tang rui asked red lotus to control the camera, and he accepted the call.


    ¡°hello, mr. tang. i¡¯m from goldman sachs¡­¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t bother with all that. just state your purpose. with your information, you should know 1 won¡¯t consider financing. so, what¡¯s your real objective?¡±


    ¡°we are genuinely inviting you to join the united states, mr. tang. you can make any demands you want, and as long as we can fulfill them, we will.¡±


    ¡°is that all?¡±


    tang rui listened and shook his head. it was all just empty talk.


    ¡°mr. tang, we are very sincere. even if you want to establish a financial consortium in the united states, there won¡¯t be any issues. we can make available up to 25 congressional seats.¡±


    ¡°the same old tactics, huh?¡±


    tang rui listened and shook his head. it was all just empty talk.


    ¡°brother yang, go ahead and end the call.¡±


    ¡°wait, mr. tang, please reconsider. this is the most sincere offer we can make, or else¡­¡±


    the video call was abruptly terminated by gao yang.


    tang rui shook his head in disdain.


    it wasn¡¯t worth his time.


    he had hoped to hear something novel or a different approach, but this was just the same old nonsense.


    what then, try to threaten him? didn¡¯t they realize he was running an extraordinary company? he could dole out sanctions or even obliterate them. these people who couldn¡¯t even get through the door were still boasting.


    ¡°red lotus, upload the design diagrams for my smart glasses to the database and add a note for them to help register the patents.¡±


    tang rui couldn¡¯t be bothered with these trivial matters and instructed the supercomputer to take care of it.


    wearable devices, especially his smart glasses, were superior.


    once the technology patents were registered, he would license them to a few companies for promotion, and he could sit back and collect patent royalties from the comfort of his home.


    success was meant to be enjoyed..

 Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: Suborbital Spacecraft

    chapter 179: suborbital spacecraft


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    that night, brother-in-law li molin¡¯s family arrived at tang rui¡¯s villa.


    ¡°the congo issue has been settled. you just need to arrange for someone to go and mine the ore.¡±


    the reason why tang rui invited his brother-in-law¡¯s family over for a meal.


    it was mainly because of the congo problem.


    it was supposed to be a good thing, but because of french interference, his brother-in-law almost died.


    the situation over there was basically under control and had returned to the hands of the chinese. the mine could continue operations, so he informed his brother-in-law and asked him to make arrangements.


    ¡°brother-in-law, is everything really fine over there?¡± li molin asked with lingering fear.


    after all, what happened last time was an indelible trauma to him.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s definitely fine. besides, you don¡¯t have to go this time. just arrange for someone to go.¡±


    ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 arrange it tomorrow. 1 definitely won¡¯t go.¡±


    they chatted for a while.


    li shuyao called the two of them over for dinner.


    after dinner, his brother-in-law¡¯s family left.


    early the next morning, tang rui took the solid rocket engine that red lotus had built overnight and drove the fighter jet away from the company.


    he was going to test the engine.


    this could not be done in the company.


    because the fuel was poisonous, they had to go to a specialized venue.


    however, when tang rui piloted the fighter jet and arrived at a high-security test site in the sichuan area, he discovered that a bunch of big shots were here. only professors could be called big shots by him.


    he had just parked the plane and was about to get off.


    a group of big shots surrounded him.


    ¡°tang rui, i¡¯ve been friends with old yu for many years. you came here as if you¡¯ve returned to your own home. i¡¯ll bring you to my place first.¡±


    ¡°go to the side. that thing you¡¯re studying is a waste of time. besides, old yu hasn¡¯t even spoken three sentences to you, and you still have the cheek to say that you¡¯ve been friends for many years.¡±


    ¡°both of you, step aside. old yu is my classmate. when we were in school, we were the best friends. his students are my students, so i¡¯ll definitely be the one to entertain them.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t be noisy, tang rui. you¡¯re here to test the solid rocket engine, right?


    that¡¯s just nice. our rocket is also being tested.¡±


    tang rui listened to this group of big shots in front of him, one sentence after another, making him have a dumbfounded look.


    what was going on?


    ¡°that¡­ why don¡¯t 1 give my teacher a call first?¡±


    ¡°yes, call him. i¡¯ll talk to old yu.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll tell him too.¡±


    when tang rui saw this situation, he could only take out his phone and call professor yu.


    ¡°hey¡­ teacher, now i¡­¡±


    before tang rui could finish, the professor next to him shouted into the phone,¡±old yu, since your student is here, 1 will definitely take good care of him. don¡¯t worry.¡±


    ¡°tang rui, give me the phone, i¡¯ll talk to him.¡±


    tang rui handed the phone over. a group of big shots held the phone and began to talk to professor yu.


    tang rui took advantage of this time to unload the pod under the fighter jet with the ground crew.


    then, he took the phone from an professor.


    ¡°hey¡­ teacher¡­ alright¡­ i know¡­it¡¯s alright¡­


    alright, i¡¯ll hang up first. goodbye, teacher.¡±


    after hanging up the phone, the few professors in front of him looked at him eagerly, waiting for his decision.


    professor yu had just told him about the situation briefly.


    the few professors in front of him were all involved in aerospace research, including rocket engines, manned spaceships, space stations, suborbital spacecraft, and so on.


    if it was before, they definitely wouldn¡¯t be so free. it would be a waste of time to specially come out to pick him up.


    however, it was different now. the higher-ups already knew that he had the seg unit.


    however, even if he knew, he couldn¡¯t make it anywhere else.


    even red lotus found it difficult to manufacture the seg unit, and it was difficult to guarantee a good product rate, let alone other places.


    however, the demand for the seg unit in the aerospace industry could no longer be described as exuberant. it was a necessity.


    since it was a necessity, which project didn¡¯t need it?


    however, this thing could only be manufactured by tang rui¡¯s smart factory at the moment. the higher-ups clearly stated that they were not allowed to disturb him.


    as a result, even if the aerospace projects wanted the seg unit, they couldn¡¯t go to him directly.


    it was all good now. he had delivered himself to his doorstep.


    facing the gazes of several professors, tang rui could only bite the bullet and say, ¡°i want to take a look at our suborbital aircraft.¡±


    ¡°come, follow me. i¡¯ll give you the blueprint.¡±


    one professor was overjoyed. he pulled tang rui and wanted to slip away.


    ¡°it¡¯s just a broken aircraft that can enter orbit. its performance isn¡¯t even as good as your sky shuttle.¡±


    ¡°you guys can be jealous.¡±


    tang rui could only awkwardly smile at the other professors and then follow them into the mountain.


    this was the true underground ¡°great wall of nuclear power,¡± unlike his, which stopped after only five kilometers.


    from this mountain base, one could drive directly to other provinces. this was the true underground nuclear atlantis.


    ¡°tang rui, let me tell you about the situation of our project first.¡±in the car, professor li began to talk to tang rui about the suborbital spacecraft.


    tang rui listened very seriously.


    if he hadn¡¯t cheated, this project would have been a real spacecraft technology verification project and the accumulation of technology for the seventh-generation console.


    for example, if he took out the seg unit and directly used electromagnetic anti-gravity, that would be considered evil.


    it wasn¡¯t part of the conventional understanding of aerospace technology.


    through professor li¡¯s explanation, he also understood the current situation of suborbital spacecraft.


    simply put, there was no problem with the spacecraft.


    even if it was a high-intensity round trip, the ship would be able to withstand it.


    there were two main problems at the moment. one was the problem of the engine, and the other was the problem of maneuverability.


    it can be said that we have solved one of the three problems of the sub-orbital spacecraft.


    the remaining two were still being overcome.


    ¡°professor li, can¡¯t the previous variable mode rocket engine technology be used on suborbital spacecraft?¡± tang rui asked curiously after listening.


    ¡°you¡¯re talking about feitian-1, right? that can be used, but there are some technical problems that need to be solved.¡±


    professor li shook his head.


    ¡°then, professor li, what are your thoughts now?¡±


    ¡°our idea is to install an seg unit on it. this will solve all the problems.¡±


    ugh!


    tang rui was completely speechless and did not know what to say.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, i¡¯m not looking for you for the seg unit. although that thing is good, it¡¯s not our route.


    once all the aircraft use that thing, our space exploration will also stagnate.


    ¡°therefore, we have to continue our research. we have to solve the problem in the atmosphere first. then, we can use it as we wish.¡±


    the older generation of scientists had a very deep understanding of problems.


    the seg unit was good.


    however, it wasn¡¯t part of the core technologies of the aerospace industry.


    if there was no breakthrough in aerospace technology in the atmosphere, they would directly use the seg unit to forcefully transfer aerospace technology research from the atmosphere to outer space. that would cause a technological gap..

 Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Genuine Independant Research and

    chapter 180: genuine independant research and


    development


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the car stopped.


    tang rui and professor li entered a huge underground space.


    upon entering, a massive aircraft greeted their eyes.


    i¡¯m not using the adjective incorrectly; it¡¯s truly massive.


    ¡°this is the second validation prototype, with a length of 38.42 meters, a height of 12.25 meters, a wingspan of 27.15 meters, a fuselage diameter of 7.2 meters, a maximum takeoff weight of 122 tons, and a return landing weight of 92 tons.¡±


    professor li casually stated the parameters of this aircraft.


    as the chief designer, he knew every performance parameter of this aircraft like the back of his hand.


    ¡°what kind of fuel does it use?¡± tang rui asked, looking at the rocket engines at the rear of the aircraft.


    ¡°liquid oxygen kerosene.¡±


    ¡°can i see the detailed specifications of the engine?¡±


    ¡°of course.¡±


    after saying this, professor li had someone bring a computer over.


    tang rui looked at the data on the computer and had red lotus simulate it.


    indeed, it was quite advanced.


    it was a level higher than the engine technology he had obtained from the russians, and many things had made significant breakthroughs.


    after tang rui finished looking at it, red lotus¡¯s simulation on the other side was also complete, and the conclusions were similar to the data above.


    however, this data was not sufficient to support multiple repeat orbits and long-duration flights of suborbital spacecraft.


    but that wasn¡¯t a big problem.


    according to the plan above, they already had an idea, and the next step was to do research and experiments bit by bit.


    ¡°professor li, how do you plan to solve the maneuverability issue of the spacecraft?¡± after putting down the computer, tang rui continued to ask.


    ¡°we are researching this issue as well. initially, we planned to adjust the lift structure and design a layout that balances flexibility.


    however, you also know that the altitudes at which suborbital spacecraft fly do not really support aerodynamic layouts.


    on the contrary, the hypersonic lifting body structure is more suitable for suborbital flight, but a problem arises¡ªwhile it¡¯s good and flexible, it¡¯s also challenging to control.¡±


    at this point, professor li seemed somewhat helpless.


    suborbital spacecraft are like rafts floating on the water near the atmosphere, making it challenging to maintain flexibility in such conditions.


    ¡°professor li, have you ever tried using rocket thrusters to adjust the direction?¡±


    ¡°you mean thrust vectoring nozzles?¡±


    ¡°no, i mean installing several rocket thrusters on the spacecraft¡¯s body. when used, they modify the spacecraft¡¯s direction using the reaction force.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s idea was based on the maneuvering actions of his suborbital fighter in outer space.


    once in outer space, aerodynamic layouts no longer applied.


    suborbital fighters needed propulsion devices to maneuver in outer space, and the suborbital fighter he designed used ion propulsion.


    but ion propulsion engines couldn¡¯t be used on suborbital spacecraft because they provided too little thrust.


    after listening, professor li pondered for a while and then shook his head.


    ¡°the idea is correct, but the spacecraft¡¯s overall structure cannot withstand it, not to mention the astronauts. unless there are breakthroughs in materials, and the astronauts¡¯ spacesuits can withstand overloads of up to 10 g, this idea cannot be realized.¡±


    after thinking for a moment, professor li shook his head.


    ¡°that¡¯s unfortunate. i happen to have both of those,¡± tang rui said with a smile after hearing this.


    ¡°really?¡± professor li was quite excited.


    ¡°yes, 1 can handle the materials and g-suits, but 1 can¡¯t help with the redesign of the spacecraft structure.¡±


    tang rui nodded, but he would only provide materials and not get involved in the research.


    professor li had done a good job with this aspect, and unless he was bored, he wouldn¡¯t get involved.


    moreover, if he wanted to do research, it would be about space, but that could wait. first, he needed to finish what he had on hand.


    ¡°in that case, if you help solve everything, what do we do?¡± you could tell that professor li was very happy.


    with this weight off his mind, professor li happily took tang rui around to show him some new things.


    one of them was an ultra-supercritical wing manufacturing device, which tang rui found very impressive and useful.


    seeing his interest, professor li ordered one for him.


    tang rui quickly declined.


    he had already understood the design concept of this device and would have red lotus build one for him when he returned. there was no need to order one specifically.


    after visiting for a while, tang rui bid farewell and left.


    professor li was also quite busy, and his team was even busier, so after the visit, he didn¡¯t continue to disturb them.


    back at the rocket test site, there was a downhill slope with water below it. tang rui¡¯s solid rocket engine was set up on the test stand for testing.


    a few minutes later, the fuel inside the rocket burned out, the flame at the rocket nozzle disappeared, leaving only a slightly reddish nozzle.


    with the high-temperature-resistant materials tang rui had, he could have prevented the nozzle from turning red, but that was pointless.


    this was a missile¡¯s engine.


    missiles could explode when launched.


    the material performance was sufficient; there was no need to make it too good, as that would be a waste of money.


    ¡°tang, all the test data is here; please confirm.¡± the data from the test stand had been saved on a portable hard drive, and the data on the computer had been deleted.


    tang rui took the portable hard drive and connected it to the computer. he just gave it a quick look, confirmed that there were no input errors, and then turned off the computer.


    the specific data analysis and organization would be handled by red lotus, so he didn¡¯t need to worry.


    for the next half a day, tang rui stayed at the test stand, collecting more data with each ignition test.


    red lotus had already organized the data.


    based on the actual test comparisons, the actual parameters of this solid rocket engine were slightly different from the theoretical design, with a thrust difference of 0.03 kg.


    for a solid rocket engine, this difference could be completely ignored because, in most cases, missiles destroyed their targets before running out of fuel.


    so, this small difference didn¡¯t matter at all.


    in the afternoon, tang rui happily returned to his company.


    the reason for his happiness was mainly that he had designed this engine entirely by himself.


    red lotus only served as a computational tool to assist in design and didn¡¯t participate in any modifications.


    this meant something.


    all the knowledge he had learned had not been in vain.


    as long as he wanted to conduct research, he could still accomplish it.


    this feeling was quite different.


    ¡°red lotus, produce ten missiles using the engine 1 designed.¡±


    after returning to the lab, tang rui asked red lotus to produce ten missiles using the engine he had designed. once they were ready, he would find a place to test-launch them.


    ¡°of course, master. production has already begun, and it is expected to be completed by early tomorrow morning.¡±


    buzz¡­


    just when tang rui was about to say something, his phone rang.


    it was a call from lin chao.


    ¡°brother lin, what¡¯s up?¡± tang rui asked directly.


    if it weren¡¯t for an urgent matter, lin chao wouldn¡¯t have called him. if it wasn¡¯t very urgent, he would have waited until mealtime to talk to him.


    ¡°tang, i just received a call from the police. they said the skynet drones you sold to them have a no-fly zone set at the border.¡±


    ¡°yes, that¡¯s right. 1 programmed the skynet drones with a feature that automatically returns them when they reach the national border. once they reach the border, they no longer obey ground control.¡±


    tang rui thought for a moment and nodded. he had set up this program originally to prevent the exposure of the image algorithms. the image algorithm in the skynet drones was not the same as the version he had sold to huawei. while it wasn¡¯t the complete version, its image processing capabilities were already quite good. if this algorithm fell into the wrong hands abroad, it would be a security risk. so, when designing the drones, he included this hidden program.


    normally, this program would not be activated because, after all, the police using the drones for patrol would not fly them across the national border.


    ¡°actually¡­ 1 know what¡¯s going on now. i¡¯ll explain the situation to the police,¡± lin chao said and was about to hang up.


    ¡°wait a minute, brother lin, why are you asking about this matter?¡±

 Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Yes, Thats Right, Its a Temporary Worker (Parti)

    chapter 181: yes, that¡¯s right, it¡¯s a temporary worker (parti)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after obtaining the contact information for the yun province police from tang rui, tang rui contacted the other party and offered a brief apology.


    the other party didn¡¯t say much.


    it¡¯s just a pity.


    when tang rui offered to help, the other party was just being polite and didn¡¯t take it too seriously.


    however, the other party still sent him the information about the transnational criminal group, after all, this information was not confidential to him.


    after the call, tang rui had red lotus check and investigate the information sent by the police online, in-depth.


    half an hour later, red lotus had organized all the collected information and displayed it on a projection screen in front of tang rui.


    ¡°they are all beasts.¡±


    tang rui looked at the information in front of him, and his brows furrowed.


    human trafficking, organ trafficking, cultivation and trafficking of drugs¡­


    in any case, they had nothing to do with these matters.


    but for these people, the domestic police also wanted to take action, but their main base was not in the country; it was overseas.


    every time they sent someone to the country, it was an undercover agent, not an important figure. even if they were caught, they couldn¡¯t get much information.


    this time, the police pried open an informant¡¯s mouth and learned that there was a relatively high-ranking member of the gang who had come to the country.


    subsequently, the police dispatched a skynet drone to locate them.


    however, by the time they found the person, they had already crossed the national border, and the rest of the story was as lin chao had reported.


    for tang rui, this wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    he was really ready to help.


    but capturing them was out of the question using conventional methods; it was impossible.


    however, he could send these beasts to hell.


    ¡°lin ge, can you communicate with the military on thailand¡¯s side and issue a training announcement?¡± tang rui called lin chao and explained his idea.


    ¡°a training announcement? why do we need to release that message?¡±


    ¡°i just completed the engine test for the missile i was developing, and the data looks good, but it hasn¡¯t undergone actual testing yet. since our company¡¯s products are also involved in this police matter, i thought i could be of some assistance.¡±


    ¡°you mean, target the missile at a foreign country?¡± lin chao listened and had a black line on his face.


    ¡°that¡¯s right. given the relationship we¡¯ve built with thailand over the years and the fact that many chinese people are there, these chinese people take pride in their homeland.


    ¡°their status in thailand is not to be underestimated, and they have connections in both business and politics, both on the legitimate and illegitimate sides. plus, thailand has established a railway connection with us, and our domestic economy relies heavily on it.


    ¡°in this situation, we can¡¯t just ignore it and send missiles across the border to another country. that wouldn¡¯t be good.¡±


    ¡°if it were another country, i wouldn¡¯t even bring up this request. but thailand is different. they¡¯ve been getting closer to us over the years, and with so many ethnic chinese in thailand, they take pride in it.


    ¡°their status in thailand is not to be underestimated in both business and politics, both in the legitimate and underground worlds.


    ¡°and with thailand now connected to us by railway, our domestic economy relies heavily on it. in this situation, we can¡¯t just ignore it and launch missiles into another country. it wouldn¡¯t look good.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ll check it out, but i¡¯m not sure if it will work,¡± lin chao said after hearing tang rui¡¯s explanation.


    he couldn¡¯t make this decision; it would need approval from higher authorities.


    ¡°alright, check it out, and if it doesn¡¯t work, i¡¯ll think of another way,¡± tang rui said nonchalantly.


    it wasn¡¯t like there was only one way to deal with this criminal group.


    right now, this method was the simplest and also allowed him to test the missile¡¯s performance at the same time.


    two hours later, lin chao sent a message that the military had already been in communication with thailand, but not because of tang rui¡¯s matter.


    both sides had already decided to hold a joint military exercise.


    thailand was interested in purchasing our submarines and aircraft, and they found the anti-missile system and missiles they bought from us previously to be effective.


    now that they had made a significant profit from us, it was natural for them to want to buy more from us. so, both sides were already in discussions.


    this matter was relatively minor for thailand as well.


    on that evening, thailand¡¯s military held a press conference, announcing that they would conduct a small-scale mountain counter-terrorism exercise with our military the next day.


    no one paid much attention to this.


    because it wasn¡¯t the first time; thailand had already conducted an anti-submarine exercise with the americans before.


    countries that received the news saw it as a signal that both sides were actively communicating.


    what¡¯s the big deal?


    both sides had been communicating for quite some time.


    now, thailand was making money in our country, so it was only natural for them to communicate more. previously, when they contacted thailand and wanted to do something, it wasn¡¯t that easy.


    after receiving the news, tang rui began loading missile launchers onto his private plane.


    he even had two special forces teams fly over in small transport planes.


    the missiles were only meant to send those people to hell.


    however, if there were special circumstances, such as hostages, the special forces teams would need to get involved.


    the next day, tang rui flew his private plane with the missile launchers, accompanied by two planes, one of which was a drone controlled by red lotus, and the other was a small transport plane.


    the small transport plane had already been handed over to the air force¡¯s pilot, as he had received payment for this plane, considering its equipment sold to the military.


    they arrived at a military airport in yun province.


    the drone and the special forces team stayed at the airport to rest and await orders.


    tang rui rode in a motorhome and headed to the skynet command center of the yun province police because he was here to help, after all..

 Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Yes, Thats Right, Its a Temporary Worker (Part 2)

    chapter 182: yes, that¡¯s right, it¡¯s a temporary worker (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°president tang, welcome to our yun province.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re too polite. i¡¯m here to make up for my mistake.¡±


    ¡°no, no, even if the drone doesn¡¯t return automatically, we shouldn¡¯t have crossed the national border. we were too hasty. if it weren¡¯t for this program, we would have made a mistake.¡±


    after a few polite exchanges, tang rui followed the police to the skynet command center.


    he took out his laptop and connected to the internet.


    then, he let red lotus control the drone to take off and investigate.


    on the big screen of the skynet command center, the drone¡¯s reconnaissance was displayed.


    in less than five minutes, the drone found the base of this international criminal gang.


    it was in a valley, and there were several checkpoints hidden on the roads around the valley.


    however, under the drone¡¯s scan, everything was exposed.


    di di di¡­


    with the drone¡¯s scan, the criminals in the police database were identified one by one.


    tang rui typed on the keyboard and displayed the photos of these people¡¯s faces on the big screen of the skynet command center.


    ¡°this person is the one who escaped yesterday.¡±


    ¡°the one next to him seems to be in charge of the drug trade. i don¡¯t know his real name; people in the underworld call him lord zeng.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s the kidnapper¡­¡±


    as the photos were displayed on the big screen, the police from yun province recognized these people.


    ¡°it¡¯s a bit tricky.¡±


    tang rui looked at the data scanned by the drone and muttered.


    if they were all criminals, there would be no need for hesitation. he could simply launch the missile.


    but there were hostages involved.


    under such circumstances, he couldn¡¯t use missiles to eliminate them.


    fortunately, he had brought the special forces team with him.


    ¡°leader, do you want these people alive or dead?¡± tang rui turned to the yun province police and asked.


    ¡°it doesn¡¯t matter whether these people are dead or alive. what¡¯s important is the safety of the hostages. according to the clues we have, three people were abducted a week ago.¡±


    ¡°all right, i understand,¡± tang rui nodded after listening.


    wasn¡¯t what he said clear enough?


    the hostages were important, while those criminals were not.


    he understood.


    tang rui immediately contacted the special forces team and instructed them to take off in the small transport plane right away.


    the mission briefing had already been sent to them through red lotus.


    the special forces team, resting at the airport, boarded the plane and set off immediately upon receiving the order.


    they didn¡¯t dare to accelerate from yun province to the criminal organization¡¯s base.


    if they accelerated too much, they would fly past it.


    in less than five minutes, the small transport plane landed on a hillside behind the valley.


    after the special forces team disembarked, they began to infiltrate according to the mission location marked on the battlefield map.


    whoosh, whoosh¡­


    da, da, da, da¡­


    a series of gunshots rang out as the special forces team engaged the criminal organization.


    their infiltration was not a problem, but the engine noise of the small transport plane was too loud and attracted the enemy.


    but it didn¡¯t matter.


    as long as the enemy was eliminated,


    it would be a successful infiltration.


    the members of the special forces team were basically taking out the criminals one by one with precise headshots, thanks to the support of the full map hack.


    meanwhile, the members of the criminal organization were just shooting blindly.


    therefore, in less than ten seconds, the criminal organization went silent.


    there were no more enemies within the range of the crossfire.


    the enemies in the distance had yet to enter the shooting range.


    ¡°advance,¡± the captain of the special forces team ordered. they continued to move forward, taking out any enemies that appeared in front of them.


    the situation was unexpected for the criminals.


    despite their numbers, they were wiped out shortly after engaging in the firefight.


    ¡°let¡¯s go, it should be the special forces.¡±


    ¡°okay, let¡¯s go through the secret passage.¡±


    the high-ranking members of the criminal organization were not fools; they were smarter than anyone else.


    upon hearing the gunshots, they immediately ran without hesitation.


    however, the lower-ranking members didn¡¯t know what was happening, and they continued to charge forward, becoming moving targets.


    their heads were blown off one by one.


    ¡°team one, go rescue the hostages. team two, eliminate the enemy. team three, follow me,¡± the captain of the special forces team directed.


    using the information displayed on the tactical helmets, they moved strategically.


    in the vision of the tactical helmets, the map of the secret passage and the exit were clearly marked.


    they didn¡¯t need to chase; they could wait at the exit of the secret passage.


    within five minutes, all the enemies in the base had been taken care of, and the hostages were safely rescued.


    at the exit of the secret passage, two individuals peeked out from the depths below the ground.


    after confirming that there were no problems, they crawled out.


    after climbing out, they quickly ran into the dense forest ahead, intending to escape and find their boss.


    but in the next moment, two gunshots rang out, and they fell to the ground.


    the weapons in their hands had also been destroyed, with the debris piercing through their palms.


    ¡°this is the command center, calling the special forces team,¡± tang rui, who had been watching the battle in the skynet command center, opened the communication channel and contacted the special forces team.


    ¡°special forces team here, please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°ask them where their boss, a4r. guo, is,¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°understood,¡± the captain of the special forces team acknowledged.


    he grabbed one of the criminals and pulled him up.


    ¡°where is your boss, mr. guo?¡±


    ¡°i won¡¯t tell you, even if i die. if you have the guts, kill me,¡± the criminal said arrogantly.


    ¡°cough, there seems to be an issue with your tactical helmets. the command center can¡¯t see the video and can¡¯t hear the sound clearly,¡± tang rui remarked over the communication channel.


    the captain instantly understood the hint. he grabbed the other criminal¡¯s arm and twisted it, causing a sickening crack as the bones and muscles separated.


    ¡°ahhhhh¡­¡± the criminal screamed and struggled in pain, but it was futile. the pain of his dislocated limbs and bones was excruciating, and the more he moved, the more it hurt.


    crack! his other arm was also twisted by the captain. then, his two legs. the criminal¡¯s limbs were twisted as he fell to the ground, and his mouth was filled with blood.


    his cries had become hoarse.


    ¡°i said¡­ 1¡¯11 tell you everything¡­¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s only been two minutes, and you can¡¯t hold on anymore,¡± the captain remarked. they could endure this kind of pain until their bodies activated their self-protection mechanism and entered a coma.


    crack, crack¡­ their limbs were twisted, and the excruciating pain dissipated, leaving numbness and soreness.


    ¡°where is your boss?¡±


    ¡°our boss is with a4r. yu. do you dare to go?¡±


    in the skynet command hall, when the police from yun province heard the name mr. yu, they all f rowmed.


    ¡°is this mr. yu very difficult to deal with?¡± tang rui asked curiously. he had never investigated mr. yu before and was unaware of who he was. why did everyone frown when they heard his name?


    ¡°president tang, you might not know this, but mr. yu is connected to the anti-government forces in mianbei. we want to arrest him, but mianbei doesn¡¯t agree at all.¡±


    ¡°in other words, this criminal group is backed by the warlord of the anti-government armed forces in mianbei.¡± after hearing this, tang rui didn¡¯t take the situation lightly.


    ¡°that¡¯s right, but for now, the anti-government forces and the myanmar government have submitted a ceasefire agreement. mianbei is now their territory and is recognized by their own government.¡±


    he understood. the u.s. was behind all this. the myanmar government had a good relationship with them, but the anti-government armed forces were different; they specifically targeted them.


    ¡°if our company¡¯s security guards go to mianbei for a rescue mission, it should be considered a personal conflict, right?¡± tang rui pondered for a moment and said.


    the leader of the yun province police looked at tang rui and smiled, saying, ¡°these are not your company¡¯s security guards; they are temporary workers. they have a personal grudge against mr. yu from mianbei. it¡¯s not a problem for your company.¡±


    ¡°yes, that¡¯s right,¡± tang rui realized after hearing this. there was nothing wrong with temporary workers..

 Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Sorry, Were Temporary Personnel of a Private Company

    chapter 183: sorry, we¡¯re temporary personnel of a private company


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°continue the interrogation, make him reveal all his domestic subordinates, bank accounts, and secrets. after he confesses everything, send him on his way to the afterlife,¡± tang rui briefed the special forces team on the communication channel.


    as for whether it complies with the regulations?


    what regulations?


    they are just temporary workers; it¡¯s all arbitrary.


    in the command hall of the skynet, everyone selectively ignored tang rui¡¯s words.


    a little over ten minutes later.


    buddha, who had initially wanted to be defiant, screamed in agony and confessed everything.


    after the confession was complete, buddha was sent on his way.


    as for whether he was heading to heaven or hell, that had nothing to do with tang rui; he was only responsible for sending people on their way.


    tang rui instructed red lotus to transfer the money back based on the information they provided and locate the subordinates using phone numbers.


    the police in yun province immediately ordered the arrest of these individuals, and this time it was a comprehensive roundup.


    the base of the criminal group was wiped out by the special forces team, and all hostages were rescued.


    all the stolen goods in the base were destroyed on-site, and cash and valuable items were transported back by transport planes.


    due to the large quantity, the small transport planes made a total of six trips to transport the personnel and goods back.


    during this time, drones had scanned the situation in mianbei from the air.


    both guo lao and mr. yu had been located.


    but there was a problem.


    the place where they were located could be more accurately described as a military camp rather than a villa, with government opposition forces stationed nearby.


    if the special forces team were to take action, the nearby opposition forces could quickly surround them, making it a precarious situation.


    24 against thirty thousand?


    that was a bit crazy.


    the key issue was that the enemy had heavy firepower, and even with the special forces team¡¯s soldiers wearing exoskeleton armor, they could still get injured.


    ¡°leader, would it be too much for the temporary worker to steal a few missiles for revenge?¡± tang rui turned to the police leader.


    ¡°of course not, and he stole accurately guided missiles that won¡¯t harm civilians,¡± the leader said with a smile.


    in fact, when tang rui wanted to get involved, some basic simulations had been done above, and the results weren¡¯t significantly different from the current situation.


    in the end, this matter was about eliminating the government opposition forces and resolving the mianbei issue.


    could we have resolved this issue with our strength before?


    we could, but we couldn¡¯t act directly.


    we¡¯d been focusing on development and trying to make some money.


    so, we couldn¡¯t take direct action in these matters.


    the current situation was different.


    development was no longer possible, and the americans had made their move.


    in this situation, we needed to resolve our own doorstep issues first and not let them linger until next year.


    we had several problems in our own backyard.


    thus, to solve these problems, we needed to start with the soft targets.


    luckily, tang rui felt the itch to come and test-fire missiles this time, so the results of the later stages were mostly calculated.


    with the weaponry and equipment tang rui currently possessed, his combat capability could hold its own anywhere in the world, and he could easily deal with mianbei.


    so, there was no need for further discussion; this problem should be resolved conveniently, and tang rui could enjoy himself at the same time.


    ¡°that¡¯s right, the temporary worker also stole two fighter jets.¡±


    after saying that, tang rui instructed red lotus to inform the special forces team training at home to gather, prepare their equipment, and get ready for the mission.


    at the same time, the newly built but unassigned mechanical dogs were brought out by tang rui.


    two hours later, han shu arrived at the skynet command center, accompanied by several other special forces teams.


    the soldiers from these special forces teams had already started heading to mianbei, and when everyone arrived, they would launch the attack.


    ¡°brother han, you take command.¡±


    ¡°no need, for such a small-scale operation, you can handle it.¡±


    han shu had no intention of interfering, as they were all far superior, and as long as tang rui didn¡¯t micromanage, giving tasks to the special forces team was no problem.


    ¡°in that case, i won¡¯t stand on ceremony.¡±


    tang rui continued to sit happily and analyze the enemy¡¯s situation.


    he had all the enemy¡¯s data at his disposal.


    at the moment, the enemy¡¯s movements and positions were all under his surveillance, without any anomalies.


    tang rui marked several points on the map.


    these were the places where the enemy was concentrated and where heavy firepower was located; they had to be eliminated first.


    he also marked the enemy¡¯s high-ranking personnel.


    these people would be handled by the special forces team.


    once he had marked all this data, the small transport plane had already brought ten special forces teams to mianbei.


    ¡°begin the operation in five minutes.¡±


    tang rui checked the time, sent a message to the special forces team, and then switched to the screen to contact the military airport.


    he informed the airport to prepare for missile launch; he was about to launch missiles.


    the airport had already been prepared.


    after ensuring that everything was in order, tang rui remotely controlled the launch platform and began pre-launch procedures for the missiles.


    3¡­2¡­1


    launch!


    tang rui pressed the launch button.


    ten missiles were launched simultaneously from the five missile launch platforms.


    ¡°missile trajectory is normal.¡±


    ¡°missile navigation systems are functioning normally.¡±


    as the missiles accelerated, the radar detected them.


    ¡°incoming missile attack, ten missiles!¡±


    the radar on the mianbei side quickly detected the missiles, but it was too late to react.


    even if they had time, it wouldn¡¯t have mattered.


    they couldn¡¯t keep their anti-missile systems on 24/7, so even if they spotted an incoming threat, they couldn¡¯t do anything about it.


    they didn¡¯t have anti-missile systems, did they?


    well, in that case, it was all right.


    ten missiles, flying at over ten times the speed of sound, swiftly arrived over mianbei and then plunged down, hitting their targets with pinpoint accuracy.


    the continuous explosions directly incapacitated most of the government opposition forces, especially their heavy weapons, which posed the greatest threat to the special forces team.


    without heavy weapons, the government opposition forces armed only with small arms became moving targets for the special forces team, essentially training props, and they couldn¡¯t even pose a threat.


    ¡°operation begins.¡±


    with the explosions, mianbei descended into chaos. the special forces team had been watching the clock, and as soon as five minutes passed, they started their operation.


    three of the teams were responsible for storming the villa.


    tang rui didn¡¯t provide any direct guidance to them; he simply marked the targets and the enemies.


    the situation around the villa was chaotic.


    the nearby military camp had been bombed, and it was in disarray.


    the special forces teams launched a coordinated attack from three different directions, and it was like breaking through a paper wall; the soldiers in the area had no commanding officers and were running around like headless chickens.


    it wasn¡¯t until they reached the villa that they encountered resistance.


    the villa¡¯s bodyguards and soldiers were all elite, and after the explosion, they were on high alert.


    so, after the special forces teams arrived, the soldiers inside the villa opened fire frantically, suppressing the special forces teams with firepower.


    firepower suppression?


    without rocket launchers and tanks, what kind of firepower suppression are we talking about?


    under red lotus¡¯s control, the mechanical dogs fired grenades and took out several peripheral positions with precision.


    the special forces team¡¯s soldiers used sniper rifles to take out the enemy through the walls.


    the firefight didn¡¯t last three minutes.


    the special forces teams rushed into the villa and captured guo lao and mr.


    yu.


    ¡°you can¡¯t touch me; this is a diplomatic matter,¡± mr. yu said defiantly when he saw the special forces team¡¯s soldiers entering, still trying to hold his ground.


    ¡°sorry, we¡¯re not military personnel; we¡¯re temps from a private company.¡±


    the special forces team¡¯s leader pointed to the crimson corp, logo on his chest as he spoke..

 Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Zhang San and Li Si, Two Temporary Worker...

    chapter 184: zhang san and li si, two temporary worker¡­


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    compared to the three special forces teams that went straight for the ringleader inside the villa, executing other missions was much more exciting.


    in an upscale club, one special forces team was launching attacks from all directions, with 12 members divided into four groups, simultaneously sweeping through the entire club.


    their mission objective was the leader of a phone scam operation.


    based on the drone¡¯s scan, this ringleader was currently inside the club¡¯s safe house.


    there were quite a few enemies inside the club.


    but their combat capabilities were essentially negligible, although dealing with them was still challenging.


    it was because there were too many of them.


    a soldier from one of the special forces teams kicked open a room door, guided by their tactical helmets.


    inside, the enemies had a hostage in front of them, and they were shooting at the soldiers with a pistol.


    bang¡­


    he had only fired one shot, but before it could hit, he was shot in the head.


    after his death, the hostage in front of him did not vomit due to the bloody remains; instead, they turned around and, facing the headless body on the ground, started to punch and kick it.


    they even picked up a nearby whip and started whipping the corpse.


    when they turned around, they revealed their bright red backsides.


    hmm.


    they were not wearing pants, and their backsides were covered in whip marks.


    looking at their current situation, one could guess how they had been treated.


    the soldiers of the special forces team did not concern themselves with such matters.


    after leaving the room, they continued to clear other rooms, and every enemy they encountered was shot in the head.


    the people they rescued were not in good condition either.


    most had physical disabilities, with many already incoherent and numb.


    ten minutes later, the special forces team cleared the entire club, capturing many people and rescuing others.


    two teams remained outside to guard and secure the area, while the remaining two teams arrived at the safe house to set up explosives.


    the door of the safe house was indeed bulletproof and blast-resistant.


    however, that did not mean the walls could withstand explosives; breaking through the walls was easier than the door, especially when the explosives expert had information on the building¡¯s structure and layout from their tactical helmets.


    with a loud explosion, the entire club building shook.


    the safe house had been breached.


    ¡°extract the account passwords by any means necessary, then restrain him and hand him over to the victims below,¡± tang rui said to the special forces team members over the communication channel.


    ¡°special forces team acknowledges.¡±


    in less than five minutes, the target confessed.


    the money in his accounts had also been transferred to red lotus.


    tang rui watched the situation of the other special forces teams on the big screen and instructed them to do the same when they captured their targets.


    beep, beep, beep¡­


    at this moment, a notification appeared on tang rui¡¯s computer.


    he glanced at it.


    a military faction associated with the anti-government armed forces wanted to escape.


    this person had not been in mianbei before, he had just returned on an armed gunboat.


    although it was referred to as an armed gunboat, it was actually a fishing boat modified for this purpose.


    the navy was not something warlords could afford, and even tang rui couldn¡¯t afford a warship now.


    he was somewhat unlucky to have come back at this time.


    but there was nothing to be said.


    tang rui directly controlled a drone and launched an anti-ship missile to send him on his way.


    if he had been closer to the city, tang rui would have sent the special forces team.


    ¡°red lotus, based on his identity information, check his bank account and transfer the money.¡±


    ¡°of course, master. i am infiltrating the system and searching for his account¡­ transfer completed.¡±


    ¡°very well, transfer all the money from the accounts of the warlords who died accidentally, leaving nothing behind.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, master, red lotus will clean them out completely.¡±


    though these people were dead, their money couldn¡¯t stay behind; otherwise, it would be a windfall for foreign banks.


    in the blink of an eye, an hour passed.


    the gunfire in mianbei had ceased; most of the enemies had been eliminated, with only some low-level soldiers remaining.


    they had not come out to fight and had fled upon hearing the gunshots.


    most of those who had run had survived.


    those who dared to charge were the ones who had been killed.


    ¡°leader, what do we do next?¡± tang rui asked, now that the mission was complete.


    he didn¡¯t know how to proceed.


    ¡°the mission is not complete; there¡¯s a list here, listing all the members of this international criminal organization,¡± the leader said, handing tang rui a prepared list.


    after reading the list, tang rui smirked.


    wow.


    the people on this list often appeared on television in mianbei.


    these were the protectors, indeed.


    after reading the list, tang rui had red lotus start searching for the people on it, marking their locations, and sending the special forces teams to deal with them.


    in the evening, as the city lights began to shine, all those who needed to be dealt with had been taken care of.


    at this point, tang rui had nothing to do.


    he had originally wanted the special forces teams to return, but han shu stopped him, saying they couldn¡¯t come back for the time being.


    ¡°what do you mean?¡± tang rui didn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°they are all temporary workers, and this time, they stole so much and caused such a big commotion. of course, they dare not return to their home countries. they have to stay in mianbei,¡± han shu explained with a smile.


    after hearing this, tang rui finally understood.


    this was a massive operation.


    no wonder they had given him that list; it was all about mianbei. but was this not damaging their reputation a bit too much?


    ¡°don¡¯t worry; it will only take a few days, at most no more than half a month. once things are settled, they will be captured by the burmese military and deported back to their countries for trial,¡± han shu explained, looking at tang rui¡¯s surprised expression.


    if he couldn¡¯t understand it, there was nothing more to say.


    ¡°i understand; i¡¯ll issue a statement right away.¡±


    at around 7:00 in the evening, the official website of crimson corporation suddenly posted a statement.


    our temporary employees, zhang san and li si, along with wang er and liu mazhi, together with a group of idlers, stole the company¡¯s assets, including ten medium-range missiles, 120 sets of powered exoskeleton armor, accompanying weapons and equipment, a small transport plane, and a combined reconnaissance and strike drone¡­


    after this statement was published, people were dumbfounded.


    crimson corporation.


    it was a well-known company among netizens.


    the company¡¯s official website even had many netizens checking in.


    after this statement was published, internet users were in disbelief.


    ¡°is this statement for real?¡±


    ¡°i just want to know how these two temporary workers, along with a group of idlers, managed to take out missiles.¡±


    ¡°the more i look at it, the more something seems off about this statement.¡± ¡°damn! quickly check up on x and look at the trending topics.¡±


    many internet users, after seeing these comments, opened x to find out what was going on.


    after looking at the trending topics, they were astonished.


    f*ck.


    this was crimson¡¯s temporary workers and a group of idlers actually taking down mianbei¡¯s warlords..

 Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Virtue Engraved on a Brick

    chapter 185: virtue engraved on a brick


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after tang rui returned home, he realized that his own company had gone viral again, and it was the explosive kind of hot topic.


    the reason?


    it was all because of the incident involving the special operations team in the mianbei.


    when the special operations team was on a mission in the mianbei, they didn¡¯t use any signal jamming, and they didn¡¯t need to. so many of the rescued people took out their phones and started recording videos.


    in the videos, the temporary workers of crimson corporation appeared as if war gods had descended, with precise and powerful movements and incredibly accurate marksmanship.


    these temporary workers swept through everything on their way, wiping out the warlords in the mianbei and the criminal organizations associated with them. anyone with deep ties or interests with the criminal organizations was also apprehended.


    throughout this operation, there was only bloodshed and no real conflict, as it was a one-sided beatdown.


    there were many videos from various angles and locations, at least thousands of different videos.


    after professional editing, they could be watched as short films, and they were quite thrilling.


    however, in the comments section, netizens had different opinions.


    ¡°these are just temporary workers.¡±


    ¡°and some unemployed individuals.¡±


    these videos, along with the announcement from crimson, seemed rather unbelievable.


    netizens, of course, did not believe that nonsensical announcement that had no hint of authenticity.


    they were merely having a discussion.


    what exactly was crimson corporation?


    initially, it was thought to be just an arms company that primarily dealt highly-effective weapons to the middle east.


    but later, it was discovered that crimson was an extraordinary entity. they could manufacture advanced sixth-generation aircraft and even small vertical take-off and landing transport planes.


    now, crimson was making an even bigger scene.


    according to the summary by netizens, crimson was like a combination of lockheed martin and blackwater within the country. not only were their research and development capabilities outstanding, but their security personnel were even more impressive.


    if the temporary workers could wipe out warlords, then what would the official security personnel be capable of? it would be like ascending to the heavens.


    chinese netizens were very excited.


    they were shouting and making all sorts of jokes.


    everyone was having a great time.


    however, in the eyes of other countries, this was a serious signal.


    what kind of signal?


    a gentle creature had turned dark.


    in recent years, many obstacles had been placed at their doorstep to restrict their development, and they were constantly being provoked.


    in reality, with their capabilities, could these problems pose a real challenge to them?


    not at all.


    back in the day, when the three war gods discovered that the other side wouldn¡¯t surrender and even dared to fight back, they chased after them all the way, almost shattering the enemy¡¯s crystal. it perfectly explained what it meant to be a king defeating bronze.


    in recent years, they hadn¡¯t taken action mainly because they wanted to focus on their own development and hoped to resolve things through other means.


    did it work?


    yes.


    with their capabilities, they could easily take them on.


    just look at thailand; they lived comfortably, thriving in their lucrative tourism industry alone.


    compared to the u.s¡¯s grand promises, they were much more practical.


    so, the results and progress over the years had been quite good. if they persevered for a few more years, they could likely change the situation in their neighborhood.


    unfortunately, the current situation was different.


    rather than dragging it out, they might as well take the opportunity to test the waters first.


    this move would make things difficult for them, so they hurriedly convened a meeting.


    they needed to discuss countermeasures and figure out what to do next.


    he wouldn¡¯t hide anymore.


    he had revealed his cards.


    before, he had tried to entice them with carrots, but now he was revealing the hidden hand he had been holding behind his back, and that hand was holding a brick.


    the brick had the chinese character of ¡°de¡± (virtue) written on it.


    what was to be done?


    they tried to come up with solutions, but nothing seemed good enough.


    in the end, they decided they¡¯d ride on the side of condemnation.


    reporter: ¡°are they temporary workers?¡±


    ¡°they are temporary workers?¡±


    ¡°are you sure they are temporary workers?¡±


    ¡°yes, but they have already been fired.¡±


    ¡°so, they are not temporary workers.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re saying they¡¯re not temporary workers?¡±


    it was all just a lot of arguing, with no one willing to concede to the other.


    and so, five days passed in this manner.


    on that day, the mianbei government finally spoke up.


    they announced that they would mobilize their military to launch an armed strike against the criminals in the mianbei.


    there was nothing more to be said.


    with the mianbei military taking action, the temporary workers seeking revenge were apprehended one by one and then extradited back to their home countries, where they would await legal trials.


    that¡¯s how the news reported it.


    crimson corporation also released a statement.


    ¡®due to job vacancies, our company will be recruiting a new batch of temporary workers. we believe in the overall quality of temporary workers and hope that they will work hard and not follow the example of the previous group.*


    ¡°wow, they¡¯re not even trying to hide it.¡±


    ¡°they were just arrested over there, extradited back to their countries, and your company is already recruiting another batch of temporary workers. that¡¯s quite a coincidence.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t make baseless accusations. i trust crimson. this new group of people must be different from the previous ones.¡±


    ¡°what kind of education do you need to work at crimson?¡±


    ¡°what are the hiring criteria? even as a temporary worker?¡±


    the comments on the official website quickly drifted off-topic.


    tang rui didn¡¯t pay much attention to all of this. he was busy hosting a banquet in the restaurant, inviting the newly recruited temporary workers to join in the festivities.


    ¡°brother lin, what¡¯s the situation in the mianbei now?¡± tang rui asked lin chao while they were eating.


    ¡°now, we have a comprehensive strategic partnership with them. how does that sound?¡± lin chao said with a smile.


    ¡°comprehensive strategic partnership?¡± tang rui blinked and came up with a term.


    ¡°i¡¯ve already said it¡¯s a partnership, so don¡¯t misunderstand. but from now on, when we go to mianbei, we won¡¯t need visas. visa-free.¡±


    ¡°i understand, got it.¡±


    ¡°shortly, the thais may send someone over to purchase some equipment from our company,¡± lin chao added.


    thailand coming to buy equipment?


    tang rui thought for a moment and seemed to understand something.


    ¡°is thailand scared?¡±


    ¡°they have been purchasing our equipment for years, and our trade volume has been increasing year by year.¡±


    ¡°so, does that mean we¡¯ve completely opened up in southeast asia?¡±


    ¡°our country is now the mianbei¡¯s largest trading partner and second-largest export market.¡±


    ¡°so, we can have our way with them?¡±


    ¡°we¡¯ll have a business conference later this year.¡±


    the two of them chatted casually.


    after the banquet was over, tang rui returned to the laboratory and asked red lotus to display the funds they had acquired during this operation.


    several billion us dollars in cash.


    ¡°red lotus, contact the yun province police and tell them i¡¯ve made a fortune and set up a relief fund. the families of the victims can receive some recompense.¡±


    ¡°understood, master. red lotus will take care of it.¡±


    tang rui nodded and decided not to personally handle this money.


    he wasn¡¯t lacking any..

 Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Armed Satellite Project Chief Engineer

    chapter 186: armed satellite project chief engineer


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°by the way, red lotus, how much money is currently available in the company¡¯s account?¡±


    this thought about finances had slipped his mind until now.


    it had been quite some time since he last checked the company¡¯s account balance, and he remained oblivious to his current financial standing.


    ¡°master, the company¡¯s account currently holds 57.2 billion, with 11.2 billion earmarked for the blue army¡¯s equipment advance payment, while the remaining 460 billion represents the company¡¯s current cash reserves.¡±


    tang rui was left astounded upon hearing the significant figure. it contradicted his prior understanding.


    he had previously believed the company¡¯s account had never exceeded 18 billion. initially, it had held over 30 billion, proceeds from his earnings when the atiddle east led a consortium of wealthy investors to make purchases.


    however, he had expended a considerable portion of those funds on projects like constructing the white emperor and acquiring a private jet, not to mention various other expenses, tallying over 10 billion.


    consequently, the sudden influx of funds into the company¡¯s account seemed perplexing.


    ¡°why is there so much money?¡± tang rui exclaimed.


    ¡°master, the majority of these funds were acquired through patent authorizations, and an additional 6 billion is a special grant from the ministry of finance.¡±


    red lotus meticulously organized the company¡¯s financial inflows and outflows into a comprehensible table, which she presented before tang rui.


    following a thorough examination, tang rui eventually comprehended the origins of this wealth.


    to be honest, collecting patent royalties was an avenue for accumulating wealth.


    stepping out of the laboratory, tang rui strolled around the company, as he presently lacked any pressing matters to attend to.


    the sole undertaking necessitating his personal involvement was the liquid rocket engine, while the remainder of the projects operated autonomously.


    however, the company¡¯s employees were evidently engaged in their duties.


    after a couple of rounds, he gravitated toward his office to address company affairs. these responsibilities largely entailed non-urgent and minor matters.


    in instances of urgency, staff directly liaised with him through the intelligent office assistant, red lotus.


    ¡°hmm?¡±


    tang rui¡¯s attention was drawn to a substantial pile of documents resting on his desk.


    he found himself immersed in deep contemplation.


    how had such an abundance of documents accumulated in such a short span of time? it hadn¡¯t even been half a month, yet these tasks had piled up significantly.


    he plucked one document from the stack, only to realize that the bulk of them pertained to inquiries from other companies and corporations, rather than company-specific matters.


    ¡°inquiring about machinery and equipment?¡± he pondered aloud.


    skimming through these faxes, most inquired about the availability of crimson¡¯s machinery and equipment.


    had these inquiries not predominantly emanated from organizations bearing ¡®national¡¯ or ¡®central¡¯ designations, tang rui might have considered them to be suspicious solicitations.


    ¡°red lotus, display all of these equipment requests,¡± he instructed.


    truth be told, upon reviewing the faxes, tang rui found it challenging to discern the nature of these devices.


    many of the model names he had never encountered before.


    ¡°yes, master,¡± red lotus complied, projecting the equipment models before tang rui¡¯s eyes.


    upon his perusal, it became unequivocal to him that these were entirely novel devices he hadn¡¯t previously encountered.


    ¡°red lotus, are these devices from our company?¡± tang rui questioned, perplexed.


    ¡°yes, master. all of these devices were developed by the personnel from the mechanical laboratory.¡±


    the mechanical laboratory? it only housed two individuals.


    observing the myriad devices comprising over a hundred distinct types with diverse functionalities, the assertion that these inventions originated from the laboratory¡¯s sole occupants appeared implausible.


    ¡°this equipment¡¯s data and information¡ªhave you uploaded them to the confidential database?¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°all the data has been uploaded,¡± red lotus affirmed.


    this elucidated how companies with ¡®national¡¯ or ¡®central¡¯ affiliations had gleaned information about these inventions. they accessed the data via the database.


    nonetheless, selling the equipment using this method was unnecessary. tang rui authorized a state-owned enterprise directly through red lotus, subsequently securing licensing fees and profits accrued from the sale of equipment.


    in doing so, he could effortlessly generate income while savoring the comfort of his abode.


    the question of how much he might earn, to him, was trivial.


    at that juncture, tang rui¡¯s phone vibrated, signifying an incoming call from academician yu.


    ¡°hello¡­ professor¡­ no, i¡¯m not occupied. i recently completed the solid rocket engine project and was preparing to delve into the liquid rocket engine¡­ the lunar network plan has undergone a revamp¡­ what¡¯s that? i¡¯m being appointed chief designer?¡­ very well, 1 understand,¡± he stated, concluding the call.


    with a complex expression, tang rui terminated the call with professor yu. the academician had phoned to apprise him of the lunar network plan¡¯s overhaul. a novel research plan and project outline had been disseminated, leading to the comprehensive recommencement of the entire endeavor.


    beforehand, tang rui had been trailing professor yu, engaged in the segment the latter managed, and hadn¡¯t borne sole responsibility for any specific task.


    the prevailing circumstances differed significantly.


    the new project outline had been tailored to feature a dedicated project designated for tang rui: the armed satellite project.


    tang rui possessed proficiency in weaponry as well as satellite systems and even maintained an aerospace fighter capable of traversing the chasm between terrestrial ground and orbital space.


    consequently, he had been entrusted with the helm of the armed satellite project.


    this project was far from insignificant.


    within the broader lunar network plan, it assumed a position of prominence and was now subject to the direct jurisdiction of the lunar network plan review committee, bereft of any limitations.


    in summary, he had ascended to the mantle of chief designer and project leader for the armed satellite project, which was succinctly referred to as chief designer.


    tang rui¡¯s reaction to this turn of events was one of positive affirmation.


    before departing the office that evening, lin chao entered to convey a bundle of resumes and pertinent documents.


    ¡°these documents pertain to the list of applicants for the armed satellite project. you may opt to select individuals from the roster or choose to admit them all. should you have candidates you¡¯d like to transfer, kindly apprise me, and i shall undertake the necessary coordination.¡±


    as tang rui confronted the towering stack of resumes and documents, he felt overwhelmed.


    ¡°by all conventional standards, projects are led by chief designers who are supported by several deputy project leaders to assist in the execution. why, then, when it comes to me, am i tasked with personally handpicking personnel? what about the other staff?¡±


    tang rui mused, rendered somewhat flabbergasted by the situation.


    ¡°if you so wish, the higher-ups can assume the onus of arranging everything for you. however, does that accord with your inclinations?¡± lin chao inquired, his expression sly.


    both lin chao and the higher echelons recognized tang rui¡¯s disposition. should the higher-ups dictate every facet of the project, he might undertake it, yet his commitment would be halfhearted, relegating it to the status of a mere chore.


    such an approach didn¡¯t invite scrutiny; it merely underscored the inherent disparities in individual dispositions.


    ¡°very well, there¡¯s an electronic version, isn¡¯t there?¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    ¡°excellent. i will forward you the list of selected personnel before 1 retire for the night.¡±


    given the electronic version¡¯s availability, tang rui could rely on red lotus for assistance.


    ¡°alright, carry on,¡± lin chao declared before taking his leave.


    tang rui tasked red lotus with opening the electronic versions of these resumes and related documents and categorizing them based on academic credentials, accolades, and age.


    once this organizational phase was complete, he proceeded to select team members with a newfound sense of gravity.


    this marked his inaugural tenure as chief designer, and he was determined not to drop the ball..

 Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Remember the Standard Answer (Part 1)

    chapter 187: remember the standard answer (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    red lotus, please conduct a thorough examination of these resumes and identify any discrepancies.¡±


    ¡°of course, master. the vetting process is underway.¡±


    in just under three minutes, red lotus had flagged 28 problematic resumes.


    this did not imply that their resumes and credentials were fraudulent.


    those who had submitted their documents had already undergone stringent government scrutiny, and their educational backgrounds were undoubtedly legitimate.


    but there were some intricacies that everyone was well aware of.


    to put it simply:


    during his college years, there was a remarkably well-connected individual with a penchant for pushing the boundaries. his inherent academic prowess was average, not a complete underachiever, but far from an academic prodigy.


    despite his modest capabilities, he managed to secure a first-place victory in the national university physics experimental competition.


    no need to ask.


    the answer was teamwork, with the brilliant leading the way.


    as long as it wasn¡¯t a solo competition, group dynamics allowed some exceptional individuals to infiltrate, and objections were futile.


    the majority of the resumes and information flagged by red lotus fell into this category, with a few exceptions related to published research papers.


    after tang rui reviewed these resumes and documents, he promptly excluded these individuals.


    following this, he began to systematically review the resumes that red lotus had compiled, one by one.


    the front-runners were all exceptional talents.


    a considerable number of them had left behind tales of their extraordinary achievements during their college days.


    a single night¡¯s effort.


    with red lotus¡¯s assistance, tang rui sifted through hundreds of resumes, ultimately selecting 165 individuals.


    these candidates then underwent a more in-depth investigation by red lotus, leading to the elimination of 19 individuals by tang rui.


    in the end, 146 candidates successfully secured a place in the project team.


    ¡°please forward this list to lin chao.¡±


    ¡°understood, master.¡±


    checking the time, tang rui noticed that it was already 11:42 p.m.


    he hastily returned to his quarters for some much-needed rest.


    the next day, tang rui arrived at the company and instructed the logistics team to procure the necessary supplies.


    previously, the company had not accommodated such a large number of employees. despite numerous dormitories, they had remained vacant, resulting in insufficient supplies.


    now, with over a hundred people set to arrive, it was imperative to equip the premises with all necessary items.


    moreover, the procurement had to be swift. some of the faster-moving items might even arrive by the following day.


    failing to have the dormitories prepared in time would be nothing short of an embarrassment.


    tang rui had been overly optimistic. even the quickest candidates didn¡¯t wait until the next day; some individuals had already arrived at the company¡¯s entrance in the afternoon.


    however, they were stopped by the vigilant soldiers on duty.


    ¡°please remain here and refrain from making any movements. 1 will contact crimson to verify your information. until then, kindly avoid any hazardous actions.¡±


    on the road outside the company¡¯s premises, located within the military jurisdiction, several soldiers kept a watchful eye on the newcomer.


    ¡°yes, i assure you, 1 won¡¯t budge.¡±


    the researcher from the shanghai optoelectronics institute found himself somewhat overwhelmed and stood still, resembling a soldier at attention.


    after some time, gao yang arrived at the gate and escorted the newcomer away.


    upon reaching the company¡¯s entrance, gao yang instructed the newcomer to place their belongings through the inspection equipment and follow through the designated security passage.


    ¡°beep¡­ inspection complete, identity confirmed. researcher zhang xiaotian, welcome to crimson.¡±


    once zhang xiaotian emerged from the specialized security passage, he remained somewhat bewildered. the level of scrutiny there was extraordinarily advanced.


    ¡°this is your wristband. please put it on, and do not remove it. this is the company¡¯s internal office assistant; simply scan the qr code and download it to your phone. later, i will take you to your dormitory. if you have any queries, feel free to consult the office assistant.¡±


    with that, gao yang left the newcomer to acclimatize to their surroundings.


    in the dormitory, zhang xiaotian was left alone, still feeling somewhat puzzled.


    did he have any questions that could be directed to the office assistant?


    the software had already been downloaded.


    upon opening it, the system recognized the wristband¡¯s identity information and allowed zhang xiaotian to access a newcomer¡¯s announcement.


    the announcement provided comprehensive insights into crimson corporation¡¯s internal rules, including guidelines on areas that were accessible and off-limits, as well as how daily life and work routines were structured, and the associated benefits and perks.


    every detail was meticulously outlined.


    upon perusing the document, zhang xiaotian ventured to ask, ¡°red lotus?¡±


    ¡°researcher zhang xiaotian, do you have any queries?¡± red lotus¡¯s voice echoed within the dormitory.


    ¡°i¡¯d like to inquire if i can ask you anything.¡±


    ¡°only questions related to work and daily life, please.¡±


    ¡°what if i wish to venture out to make a purchase, is that permissible?¡±


    ¡°no need to go outside. simply open the office software, access the delivery page, and make direct purchases. deliveries will be coordinated centrally.¡±


    ¡°what if i want to dine out?¡±


    ¡°yes, please request leave in advance and adhere to the designated time.¡±


    ¡°do i need to request leave after working hours as well?¡±


    ¡°yes, going out necessitates reporting; it¡¯s a company policy.¡±


    ¡°am i allowed to stay out overnight?¡±


    ¡°yes, but you must return to work punctually the next day.¡±


    ¡°aren¡¯t you concerned about potential breaches of company secrets?¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re welcome to try.¡±


    after hearing this, zhang xiaotian smirked. he had no intention of experimenting with that prospect.


    however, through his conversation with red lotus, zhang xiaotian soon discovered that crimson possessed extraordinary prowess in the field of artificial intelligence.


    engaging with red lotus, he would never have guessed it was an al if he hadn¡¯t been forewarned. at most, he might have mistaken red lotus for a poised and aloof lady.


    ¡°red lotus, what are your criteria for selecting a partner?¡± after chatting for a while, zhang xiaotian¡¯s curiosity prompted him to pose a question to red lotus.


    ¡°questions unrelated to work and daily life consume computational resources and result in a five-point deduction.¡±


    zhang xiaotian could only respond with a bemused expression..

 Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Remember the Standard Answer (Part 2)

    chapter 188: remember the standard answer (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the following day, zhang xiaotian woke up, proceeded to the cafeteria for breakfast, and was then assigned by red lotus to greet the newcomers at the gate.


    while everyone else had tasks to attend to, he found himself with idle time.


    red lotus, however, ensured he was kept actively occupied, not allowing him to stay idle.


    in this respect, red lotus was no different from tang rui.


    over the next two days, more than a hundred researchers from prominent research institutes across the country arrived at crimson one by one.


    they had long held great anticipation for the company


    after all, crimson was currently the most renowned company on the internet.


    furthermore, they were unlike other companies; there was close to no information to be found online about the company, enhancing its allure through the shroud of mystery.


    the more enigmatic, the more alluring.


    however, upon their arrival at crimson company, they were taken aback by the environment.


    indeed, it lived up to its moniker as the fusion of lockheed martin and blackwater. the company¡¯s compound featured a runway, hangars, fighter jets, and even special forces units.


    what was most astonishing was the presence of an underground nuclear defense facility.


    unfortunately, with their level of clearance, they were denied access to these areas.


    they could only observe from a distance, refraining from crossing the red lines demarcated by the office assistants in the designated activity area.


    on the morning of the third day, after everyone had assembled, a message was relayed to all members, instructing them to convene at multipurpose conference room 5 before 2:30 pm for a meeting.


    ¡°red lotus, have you completed the cg animations 1 tasked you with?¡± inquired tang rui after red lotus dispatched the meeting notice to the researchers.


    ¡°master, all of the cg animations have been successfully rendered and assured to be of top quality.¡±


    ¡°very well, then 1 shall take a short nap. please be sure to awaken me at two o¡¯clock,¡± responded tang rui with a nod before reclining on the sofa for some rest.


    these past two days had been mentally taxing for him, perhaps because it marked his maiden tenure as a chief engineer, evoking a sense of excitement and sending his thoughts soaring.


    ¡°understood, master. i shall retain this in memory,¡± affirmed red lotus. she then dimmed the lights in the control room to a level that would not hinder slumber.


    after that, she directed a robot to gently drape a thin blanket over tang rui.


    after these arrangements were made, red lotus¡¯ presence vanished.


    at 2:30 pm, within multipurpose conference room 5, a million researchers had congregated.


    it was then that tang rui entered the room from outside, positioning himself at the center of the circular chamber.


    tang rui surveyed the audience and, with a smile, began, ¡°ladies and gentlemen, i extend a warm welcome to crimson corporation.


    ¡°allow me to offer a brief introduction. i am tang rui, the proprietor of crimson, and concurrently the chief designer and director of the armed satellite program.


    ¡°you are welcome to address me as president tang; the titles of ceo or chief engineer are both suitable.


    ¡°without further ado, let us proceed to the matter at hand. prior to our meeting, we shall commence with a brief video presentation.¡±


    tang rui took a step backward and gave a single snap of his fingers.


    click!


    the primary lighting within multipurpose conference room 5 extinguished, leaving only the cold lighting encircling the periphery of the ceiling. nevertheless, no one was preoccupied with this alteration as the holographic projection had commenced.


    before their eyes, the chairs and other furnishings within the room had disappeared, replaced by a stunning display of the cosmos.


    an overarching depiction of the milky way galaxy.


    this rendering was an amalgamation of all human-captured starry sky images to date, complemented by optical information gathered through the quantum light information capture system and post-processing by red lotus. the outcome was strikingly authentic and enchanting.


    as the holographic projection advanced, in swift succession, countless celestial bodies brushed by the onlookers.


    ultimately, a blue planet materialized in their sight: earth, our native orb.


    this holographic portrayal of earth was no mere representation of a solitary celestial body; it showcased a myriad of satellites, space debris, and even space stations adorning earth¡¯s orbital confines.


    although a 3d cg animation, it encapsulated the orbit details of every satellite and remnant debris in earth¡¯s orbital realm.


    while many among the assembly might not completely grasp the import of such data, it was, in essence, inconsequential¡ª its impressiveness was the paramount attribute, and the rendering exacted no considerable computational load.


    tang rui stepped ahead, then arrested the projection at a particular juncture, laying hold of a low-earth orbit satellite.


    ¡°this is a remote sensing satellite that we designed and crafted, and this is its orbital track.¡±


    in the midst of this disclosure, tang rui manipulated the image to magnify and expose the satellite¡¯s orbital path.


    all could discern the exposition distinctly, though their understanding of tang rui¡¯s intent was somewhat uncertain.


    ¡°in regular circumstances, this satellite can operate without disturbance for over a decade prior to retirement. but in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as this¡­¡±


    tang rui altered the trajectory of a cluster of space debris to overlap with the satellite¡¯s orbit. then he relinquished control.


    the holographic projection recommenced its operation.


    the remote sensing satellite and the space debris continued onward along their respective orbits, eventually converging at a specified location.


    in a fleeting instant, the satellite was impaled and rendered defunct by the space debris, hence transforming it into yet another fragment of celestial refuse.


    the entire presentation was rendered with startling realism by red lotus.


    ¡°as you can see, the remote sensing satellite, to which we devoted significant effort, was rendered inoperative due to a swarm of space debris.


    ¡°it may be argued that satellites can maneuver to alter their orbits and evade space debris¡ª a factual assertion acknowledged and applied by all nations worldwide.


    ¡°nevertheless, as space debris proliferates in the future, could a trajectory modification be enacted in time to preempt an unexpected event?


    ¡°the prospect of evading all space debris is unattainable, as satellite orbital shifts are inherently bounded.


    ¡°consequently, we are conducting research into armed satellites. why?¡±


    tang rui expounded before directing his query to the assembly.


    ¡°to eliminate space debris and ensure the safety of our satellites,¡± a researcher replied.


    ¡°very well. should someone inquire in the future, remember to furnish this response. do not forget it,¡± affirmed tang rui with a nod before proceeding to trigger another gesture.


    in response, the holographic projection transitioned to reveal a distinctive satellite.


    inside, a mechanized arm inserted an elongated metallic rod into a central conduit.


    as a blue light flickered, the metallic rod was propelled from the satellite.


    the metallic rod promptly traversed the atmosphere. a crimson shockwave materialized in its path, yet remained incapable of obstructing its descent.


    in the succeeding moment, the metallic rod plummeted from the heavens, striking the epicenter of a metropolis.


    instantaneously, with the metallic rod as its focal point, an extensive subterranean shockwave erupted.


    the adjacent ground and structures were lifted and lofted to altitudes exceeding hundreds of meters.


    this potent subterranean shockwave surged forth in all directions akin to ripples in water. as it advanced, the ground ascended while towering edifices were cast aloft.


    the ferris wheel within the amusement park was overturned by the deluge of earth propelled from beneath.


    a bustling urban center was reduced to desolation within a brief span of twenty seconds


    in the following moment, the holographic projection transmuted once more.


    before the assembly materialized an armed satellite, distinguished by an expansive solar sail.


    just as the audience was enveloped in astonishment, a lengthy cannon barrel emerged from the satellite¡¯s base, with the energy harnessed by the solar sail concentrated within the barrel.


    then, an incandescent beam of light pierced through the atmosphere below.


    the radiant pillar penetrated the clouded skies.


    it impacted the frozen terrain.


    in an instant, the ice melted.


    the high-temperature, ionized plasma, together with a shockwave, surged outward, annihilating all in its trajectory.


    the earth surrounding the beam of light transitioned into molten lava.


    the red-hot lava coalesced into a towering wave that engulfed the immediate environs.


    even from outer space, the telltale imprints of the beam of light were evident in the form of red, scorched scars left in its wake.


    snap!


    tang rui snapped his fingers.


    the holographic projection screen vanished and the room¡¯s lighting was restored.


    however, at this juncture, the entire assembly remained immersed in the profound sensory experience they had just undergone and had yet to emerge from the profound impact of it.


    two minutes later, tang rui broke the silence and addressed the assembly once more, saying, ¡°ladies and gentlemen, commit the initial response to memory.


    ¡°in the future, when questioned as to why we develop armed satellites, remember to furnish this standard reply.


    ¡°nonetheless, our actual objective is to construct the other two types of armed satellites, a matter which we cannot disclose to anyone..¡±

 Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Science Fiction, Reverse Engineering

    chapter 189: science fiction, reverse engineering


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after hearing tang rui¡¯s words, more than a hundred people in the multi-purpose hall stared at him, dumbfounded.


    was it even a question of whether to tell or not?


    are we sure that we can build such an armed satellite? this was no laughing matter.


    ¡°of course, i¡¯m not asking you to replicate these two types of armed satellites. i¡¯m asking you to think differently, to design as boldly as possible based on existing scientific theories.


    don¡¯t worry about orbital capacity, energy, or material problems. make bold assumptions and let your thoughts run wild. all you need to do is design the armed satellite to perfection.


    as for the implementation problems after the design is completed, we will tackle them bit by bit, studying each technology one at a time.¡±


    tang rui spoke again, addressing everyone.


    hearing this, everyone understood.


    this was about setting a research direction, a vision for the future, not necessarily about creating it immediately.


    it was like our aircraft carrier.


    first, we would build one with a conventional engine without an electromagnetic catapult.


    then we would create one with a conventional engine equipped with an electromagnetic launch catapult.


    finally, we would develop a nuclear-powered one with an electromagnetic catapult and fifth-generation fighters onboard.


    isn¡¯t technology about accumulating small advancements to make continuous breakthroughs? now, everyone understood.


    next, tang rui organized them according to their specialties.


    there were eleven groups in total.


    after dividing them into groups, tang rui left, instructing them to discuss among themselves. they were to give him a draft sketch and design concept three days later.


    after he had left, the people in the multi-purpose hall exchanged looks. no one spoke because this project was unlike any they had participated in before.


    in other projects, they were responsible only for the labor.


    research objectives and goals were set by superiors; they were simply in charge of the technical problem-solving.


    even during the research, superiors would advise them not to aim too high and to keep their feet on the ground.


    but with tang rui, it was different.


    he would show you a video to pump you up, then let you imagine and play freely with ideas.


    this left them a little unsure of how to begin.


    ¡°hello, colleagues. i¡¯m zhang xiaotian from the shanghai institute of optics. i arrived the earliest and have heard some stories about president tang.


    ¡°since president tang has asked us to be self-reliant, let¡¯s have a discussion. we can¡¯t let president tang look down on us.


    ¡°since no one else wants to start, i¡¯ll throw out a brick to attract jade and share my own ideas.


    ¡°for the satellite¡¯s weapons, 1 recommend laser weapons because lasers face the fewest restrictions in space and have the fastest speed.


    ¡°according to president tang¡¯s thoughts, 1 would set the power of the laser weapon at 50 million joules.¡±


    zhang xiaotian was the first to stand up. after introducing himself, he shared his proposal.


    he suggested setting the power of the laser weapon at more than a hundred times that of the strongest current laser weapon.


    after he finished, everyone else was stunned for a moment.


    they were all knowledgeable in the field.


    the current strongest laser weapons have a power of only a few hundred thousand joules. you¡¯re suggesting 50 million joules; isn¡¯t that overreaching?


    but upon recalling what president tang had said earlier, it seemed less absurd.


    it wasn¡¯t about creating it now; fantasizing was allowed.


    with zhang xiaotian¡¯s lead, others began to speak, each proposal more ambitious than the last.


    ¡°the armed satellite must be capable of changing its orbit and moving efficiently, so i think the satellite¡¯s thruster must be an electric one suitable for outer space, with a thrust of 100 tons.¡±


    ¡°the energy system should consist of two setups: one traditional solar power generation and the other nuclear power. this would ensure there is enough electricity to power both the engine and the laser weapon.¡±


    ¡°we need laser weapons, but kinetic weapons should not be neglected. with a looo-kiloton electric propulsion engine and a 5-million-kilowatt nuclear power source, the armed satellite could also be fitted with a set of electromagnetic weapons for reinforcement.¡±


    ¡°not just electromagnetic weapons, we¡¯ll also need missiles. as they will be launched from satellites, the missiles won¡¯t need to carry much fuel and can be made smaller. we could carry hundreds of them.¡±


    ¡°defense is essential, too. however, stacking armor on satellites isn¡¯t wise. i think experimenting with an electromagnetic deflection field could be promising.¡±


    the discussion grew more and more fanciful.


    it had really shifted from technology to science fiction.


    fortunately, they eventually brought it back to reality. after all, they had to provide theoretical design parameters and couldn¡¯t just make wild guesses.


    even if the current technology was insufficient, there was theoretical support, not pure fantasy.


    in a flash, three days had passed.


    tang rui received the draft sketches and theoretical parameters they provided.


    good.


    very good.


    as expected, they were all young people with big ambitions.


    nuclear fusion energy sources, quantum mainframes, neutrino information capture radar, hall-effect thrusters with a thrust of 1000 kilonewtons, electromagnetic railguns with a magnetic track three kilometers long, laser weapons of 50 million joules, and 480 missiles of various types.


    if current technology could produce a first-generation armed satellite, then the parameters they suggested would belong to at least a fourth or fifth-generation armed satellite.


    each item mentioned was beyond the current limits of what current technology could produce.


    but the theory behind each device was solid, possibly achievable in the future, though not manufacturable at present.


    ¡°red lotus, distribute the project plan i¡¯ve prepared; let them conduct reverse research.¡±


    after tang rui reviewed the design sketches they submitted, he distributed the plan he had long since prepared.


    robots controlled by red lotus brought various devices to the laboratory building, distributing different equipment to the eleven groups according to their professional classifications.


    as the optical group¡¯s leader, zhang xiaotian signed for the equipment distributed by red lotus.


    of course, as the group leader, he didn¡¯t have much actual power and had to take on responsibility and extra work.


    but, in turn, he would earn more points and receive higher pay.


    ¡°this is our research plan. we will conduct reverse research to decrypt the lbo crystal and manufacture a laser cap.¡±


    after zhang xiaotian signed for the crystal, the mission plan and related documentation were distributed.


    ¡°reverse engineering? what are the parameters of this lbo crystal?¡± asked a researcher.


    ¡°here are the parameters,¡± said zhang xiaotian, showing the parameters of the crystal to all team members.


    lattice parameters: a=8.4473a, b=73788a, c=5.1395a, z=2.


    thermal expansion coefficients: alpha x=io.8xio-5/k, alpha y=-8.8xio-5/k, alpha z=3.4xio-5/k.


    absorption coefficient: <0.09%/cm at 1064 nm.


    angular deviation: a0<¡Ào.25¡ã, aip<¡À0.25¡ã


    ¡°if we use this performance for a laser weapon, could we reach 500 watts?¡±


    ¡°not only that, if it¡¯s like han guang¡¯s, focusing 41 laser beams, we might push the power to 900,000 joules.¡±


    ¡°then what are we waiting for? let¡¯s get started.¡±


    like zhang xiaotian¡¯s lab, the other ten groups¡¯ labs were also bustling with activity..

 Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Aerial Combat Platform (Part 1)

    chapter 190: aerial combat platform (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the equipment and materials tang rui had provided for the teams were all salvaged from devices he had previously upgraded.


    initially, there was no manpower available.


    the item sat there, untouched.


    now that there were so many tools at hand, of course, he couldn¡¯t let them go to waste. so, he started the process of reverse engineering.


    reverse engineering in materials science was particularly challenging due to the complexity of the field. in other disciplines, it was not as difficult.


    take, for example, the hall-effect thruster with a ten-kilogram thrust.


    this piece of technology was considered cutting-edge.


    after all, ion thrusters that had been developed so far weighed at the gram level, at most, not even reaching a kilogram.


    yet, this device was quite simple to reverse engineer.


    perhaps through this reverse engineering process, a few significant physics theories could be uncovered.


    after making these arrangements, tang rui began to design the first generation of armed satellites.


    in his vision, the first generation of armed satellites would serve as a technical verification platform, employing the most advanced technology available at the time.


    he planned to personally oversee the creation of this armed satellite.


    then, using the system interface¡¯s capabilities, he would upgrade and enhance it. when the time came, the enhanced version of the armed satellite would become version 2.0.


    therefore, this armed satellite wouldn¡¯t be very large.


    it would weigh at most ten tons, definitely no more than fifteen tons.


    this wasn¡¯t just any satellite; it was an armed satellite. ten tons was already considerably lightweight.


    ¡°master, the secure phone is ringing,¡± red lotus suddenly reported, just as tang rui was engrossed in design work.


    hmm?


    it was a secure call.


    the robot brought him the secure phone.


    ¡°hello, this is tang rui¡­ okay, i¡¯ll be there on time¡­ alright.¡±


    the call was brief, lasting only ten seconds.


    it came from air force headquarters.


    he was summoned to attend an urgent confidential meeting in two hours in shu city.


    tang rui left the laboratory. after going home to change his clothes, he took


    gao yang with him and set off on a private jet.


    the jet landed at a military airport near shu city.


    from there, gao yang drove an rv, transporting tang rui to the meeting location.


    upon arrival, he realized the meeting was quite high-profile. the caliber of the attendees made that clear.


    chief instructor yang, chief instructor liu, chief instructor wang¡­


    these were all influential figures.


    of course, he was now among their ranks, having become a chief instructor himself.


    however, before tang rui had a chance to greet them, big boss guo from the air force arrived and ushered everyone into the conference room to start the meeting.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t late; he was just the last to arrive.


    as soon as he entered, without concern for whether it was the scheduled meeting time, big boss guo immediately commenced the meeting.


    in the compact conference room, the large lcd screen flickered on, revealing a photograph.


    upon seeing this photo, tang rui recognized it as america¡¯s sixth-generation console. it was not yet named, only identified by a code starting with f.


    ¡°according to the latest intelligence from our special department, america¡¯s sixth-generation console has been verified and entered mass production,¡± big boss guo announced, revealing significant news.


    america had initiated research on the sixth-generation fighter jet long ago, and pratt and whitney had also been working on the variable cycle engine for quite some time.


    yet, before the new year, there had been no official word on america¡¯s sixth-generation fighter jet.


    now, in less than half a year, it had passed tests and was ready for mass production.


    the image on the big screen then switched to a list of specifications for the sixth-generation fighter, detailing the performance of the american aircraft.


    ¡°we acquired this data through special channels, but its accuracy may not be guaranteed. hence, 1 would like you to review this information to determine if there¡¯s any exaggeration,¡± big boss guo added.


    even intelligence gathered by the special department had to be taken with caution. not due to any shortcomings on their part, but because america was known for misleading even its own people.


    tang rui glanced at the parameters on the screen and mentally instructed red lotus to simulate calculations based on these figures.


    the simulation results came back quickly.


    the data was incorrect.


    there was an issue with the engine¡¯s thrust-to-weight ratio.


    ¡°the engine¡¯s thrust-to-weight ratio is listed as 18.6, but in reality, it must exceed 21,¡± tang rui shared red lotus¡¯s calculated result.


    this wasn¡¯t mere speculation.


    the simulation used other provided parameters. if the thrust-to-weight ratio was incorrect, the other parameters would be affected as well.


    in red lotus¡¯s simulation, only an engine with a thrust-to-weight ratio of 21 could achieve the claimed performance.


    ¡°the thrust-to-weight ratio is off? so its actual performance is stronger?¡± big boss guo inquired after hearing this, without doubting tang rui¡¯s assessment.


    in the past, the u.s. was known to inflate specifications.


    but now, they seemed to have intentionally understated them.


    ¡°it¡¯s very likely. considering the details and data we¡¯ve received, it appears the variable cycle engine developed by pony is quite advanced. logically, they should have reached a thrust-to-weight ratio of over 20 a long time ago.


    the absence of any news for two years implies a deliberate withholding. this new development makes sense,¡± chief instructor liu commented.


    ¡°yes, i¡¯ll request further verification from the special department. let¡¯s move on to the next item of intelligence,¡± said big boss guo, proceeding to introduce another set of data.


    this new intelligence pertained to the u.s.¡¯s loyal wingman program.


    however, this version of the loyal wingman plan was drastically different from what they had previously publicized..

 Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Aerial Combat Platform (Part 2)

    chapter 191: aerial combat platform (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    in the initial stages, america¡¯s highly publicized loyal wingman program revolved around the 6th generation aircraft.


    a single 6th-generation fighter jet, leading a formation of stealth drones, was tasked with executing missions in tandem.


    the program¡¯s combat effectiveness was so formidable that it could defeat the air forces of every nation on the planet, save for those belonging to the five great powers. any other opponent would be soundly defeated.


    however, the situation has now changed.


    the loyal wingman plan outlined in the document did not prioritize the 6th generation aircraft. instead, it focused on what was referred to as an air combat platform.


    but what exactly was this air combat platform?


    that detail remained unknown.


    the document did not specify, and the special department had no additional intelligence on it.


    ¡°how much credibility do we give to the information regarding the air combat platform? is it a feasible reality or simply a ruse to throw us off?¡± big boss guo asked with a sense of urgency.


    his expertise lay in warfare and command, not in the nuances of technological r&d. hence, he quickly summoned someone to shed light on this perplexing intelligence.


    ¡°there¡¯s a degree of feasibility. the inherent vulnerability of the loyal wingman plan to electronic information warfare has always been its achilles¡¯ heel. that said, this isn¡¯t an insurmountable problem. should we pivot to a strategy where the mother aircraft serves as the core to establish a comprehensive anti-jamming zone, then the frailties of the loyal wingman could be effectively compensated,¡± chief instructor li articulated, openly sharing his prior reflections without reservation.


    considering the air police-500 as the backbone for a loyal wingman configuration?


    it appears to be a viable strategy, with significant potential.


    the only drawback is the slow deployment speed and the current performance issues with the air police-500.


    tang rui mulled over these considerations, too.


    the united states¡¯ so-called air combat platform was surely not some ordinary early warning aircraft¡ªthat just wasn¡¯t their style.


    ¡°does the u.s. have any new models of large aircraft capable of extended flight times?¡± tang rui questioned. his rationale was that an air combat platform had to possess the capability for long-duration flights.


    if it lacked this capability, it would be of no significant use.


    but he couldn¡¯t recall any latest research projects from the americans featuring such aircraft. the largest known was the b-21.


    yet the b-21 was a bomber and not suited for use as an air combat platform. that notion was absurd.


    ¡°what duration are we talking about for this long-term flight?¡± inquired big boss guo.


    ¡°three to five days at the minimum,¡± tang rui replied after some thought.


    big boss guo shook his head; such a long-flying large aircraft was unheard of in their intelligence.


    but the conversation sparked an idea among the other chief instructors.


    ¡°the united states hasn¡¯t developed an aircraft that can fly for three to five days, but they have designed a super-large, nuclear-powered aircraft with a continuous flight capacity of 41 days,¡± chief instructor yang chimed in, sharing this revelation with tang rui.


    a nuclear-powered aircraft?


    upon hearing this pivotal phrase, tang rui¡¯s thoughts raced to an ambitious concept from the cold war: the pl-1201, the u.s. air force¡¯s envisioned ¡°airborne aircraft carrier.¡±


    this ¡°airborne aircraft carrier¡± was not a conventional aircraft carrier at all but a nuclear-powered airplane.


    a colossal aircraft with a take-off weight exceeding 5,440 tons and a wingspan surpassing the length of an aircraft carrier deck. next to this nuclear-powered titan, the an-225 seemed minuscule.


    ¡°surely they wouldn¡¯t pursue something so radical? that nuclear-powered plane isn¡¯t aligned with contemporary air combat doctrines.¡±


    they had the audacity to design such a bold aircraft back then because of the standoff with the soviets and anti-aircraft missiles back then indeed posed little threat to an aircraft soaring at 30,000 meters.


    today, the landscape is different.


    nowadays, no altitude guarantees safety.


    especially for a target as cumbersome and conspicuous as this¡ªit would be a glaring target with no place to take cover, not even if it flew out to the karman line.


    ¡°however, imagine a stealth aircraft capable of supersonic cruising without any armaments. it would only need to ensure electronic suppression and air command capabilities, delegating all combat operations to 6th generation fighters and drones. under those conditions, this air combat platform could be invaluable,¡± they speculated further.


    ¡°and let¡¯s not overlook the radar warning functionality. large aircraft can certainly be fitted with high-power radars, and even more so for nuclear-powered planes.¡±


    ¡°also, don¡¯t forget, such large aircraft could carry an extensive fuel supply, enabling in-air refueling for other aircraft.¡±


    ¡°this kind of aerial unit wouldn¡¯t need to engage in close combat. if we control the combat distance to exceed 300 kilometers, it could render an aircraft carrier battle group powerless.¡±


    ¡°the formidable radar capabilities combined with america¡¯s latest long-range air-to-air missile, the aim-260, could ensure beyond visual range saturation strikes that would overwhelm even a flight squadron.¡±


    the group delved into a detailed analysis, one insight building upon another, conjuring the concept of a formidable aerial strike force.


    this concept sounded technologically advanced and deeply intimidating.


    yet it left big boss guo with a sense of foreboding.


    ¡°what is the likelihood of this becoming a reality?¡± big boss guo queried.


    they all shook their heads.


    such a prediction was hard to make. crafting such an aircraft was not a simple endeavor.


    yet, considering the united states¡¯ vast resources, it wasn¡¯t out of the realm of possibility¡ªchallenging, yes, but not unfeasible.


    ¡°so, how would we counter such a formidable aerial force if we had to?¡±


    ¡°we have two options: either construct a comparable air combat platform or leverage space-based weapons to strike from above,¡± tang rui stated, indicating confidence in their ability to confront such a challenge.


    there was nothing insurmountable here.


    if it came to it, they would simply build a counterpart¡ªface the challenge head-on.


    it was just a large plane, after all.


    as if constructing such a machine was beyond anyone else¡¯s capabilities.


    besides¡­


    the armed satellite project he was currently spearheading could be the key to countering the u.s.¡¯s air combat platform.


    ¡°let¡¯s proceed with the rest of the intelligence,¡± big boss guo decided, choosing to move on from the topic.


    the following document discussed the u.s. navy and its distinct 6th-generation aircraft, which differed from the air force¡¯s version.


    the navy¡¯s 6th generation fighters were intended to operate alongside aircraft carriers. since no matching system had yet been developed, there was no pressing concern, though their stealth capabilities did warrant some attention ¡ªnot overly so, but caution was advised.


    next up was extensive information on the b-21 supersonic stealth strategic bomber, a platform eagle sauce had already widely disclosed.


    but this was the least concerning of the details.


    the meeting which had stretched over an hour finally wrapped up.


    tang rui was keen to engage the chief instructors further, but big boss guo beckoned him aside as the meeting dispersed.


    ¡°how smoothly is the armed satellite project proceeding? once research is complete and they are deployed in space, would they effectively counter the air combat platform?¡±


    big boss guo¡¯s mind lingered on the topic of the american air combat platform, his unease palpable.


    there really was no need for concern.


    whether such a platform even existed was not confirmed.


    but even if it did, what of it?


    ¡°everything is progressing smoothly. as soon as we deploy them, the american aerial combat system will pose no issue whatsoever,¡± tang rui assured with unwavering confidence..

 Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: First Generation Armed Satellite

    chapter 192: first generation armed satellite


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after chatting with big boss guo for a while, tang rui left.


    the main issue was that there was nothing to talk about.


    he had been quite busy all day.


    however, when he came out, he found that the other chief teachers had already left. it seemed that everyone had been called over at the last minute.


    otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have left in such a hurry after the meeting.


    everyone had left.


    since he didn¡¯t have much to do there, he took a bus back to the airport and then returned to the company.


    they had just gotten off the plane when zhou tao called to ask him out for dinner.


    good heavens.


    things had all come together at once.


    when li shuyao came back from work in the evening, tang rui planned to bring her to dinner. zhou tao would also bring his girlfriend along.


    ¡°have you lost weight recently? you look like you¡¯ve shed quite a bit.¡±


    upon arriving at the restaurant and seeing zhou tao, tang rui noticed that his friend had lost at least 20 pounds, as if he had undergone liposuction.


    ¡°i¡¯m exercising every day now,¡± zhou tao said with a smile.


    since both men had their girlfriends with them, the way they addressed each other was much more casual than usual. there was none of the parental banter they were used to.


    the men introduced their girlfriends and began to eat.


    despite it being the first meeting for the two women, they chatted passionately. it was amazing.


    tang rui and zhou tao were unconcerned.


    the two men chatted over drinks.


    ¡°how¡¯s your company doing?¡± tang rui asked directly. he wanted his good friends to do well, even if it was just moderately; he didn¡¯t want them to be taken advantage of.


    in business, even brothers could become rivals, let alone friends.


    ¡°i¡¯ve been thinking about it. 1 talked to a senior once before, but he wasn¡¯t willing to cooperate. since he wasn¡¯t, i let it be. however, i still want to run the company myself. working for others is too exhausting. even if i fail this time, i have to make a name for myself. otherwise, i won¡¯t be satisfied,¡± zhou tao said sincerely.


    it was more than just business for him; it was a matter of pride.


    he could not accept failing, especially now that he had the means to invest, even if it meant relying on his girlfriend¡¯s support.


    if he didn¡¯t give it his all, he would be disappointed in himself.


    naturally, there might be other considerations, such as his family¡¯s status, but those weren¡¯t to be discussed openly.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry. with my help, if you have the payment, you can definitely be considered talented,¡± tang rui said with confidence.


    he wasn¡¯t boasting. with the technology authorization from the crimson alone, zhou tao¡¯s business was set up for success.


    without that, he would certainly be losing money.


    then he might as well not aim to be a boss but rather work for someone else obediently.


    ¡°alright, 1 won¡¯t stand on ceremony with you this time,¡± zhou tao replied, nodding. he didn¡¯t say thank you or anything. he just picked up his glass and drank.


    tang rui matched his actions, raising his glass and drinking with him.


    after that, the two steered away from discussing business and moved on to other topics, indulging in gossip.


    men could be gossips too.


    it¡¯s just that they wouldn¡¯t discuss certain topics with those they weren¡¯t close to.


    after the meal, everyone returned to their respective homes.


    upon leaving the hotel, tang rui noticed that zhou tao had a new car¡ªa mercedes-benz g63. he was doing well for himself. this was arguably the peak of his life.


    in the following two days, tang rui stayed put. he worked with a team of tool researchers at the company, engaged in research and reverse engineering.


    money, materials, and equipment were plentiful, and they had the assistance of the advanced artificial intelligence, red lotus.


    the armed satellite project was making rapid progress.


    their reverse engineering efforts had yielded many results. even if the equipment he personally crafted wasn¡¯t as refined as the original, it functioned perfectly¡ªperhaps even surpassing the original in some respects.


    the technical hurdle was overcome.


    now, the design challenge was straightforward.


    tang rui set a goal to utilize the 1 million joules laser weapon first and then consider other weapons later.


    this objective was quite achievable.


    even the energy aspect was simple to address. nuclear power was unnecessary; graphene materials would suffice.


    according to red lotus¡¯s calculations, a mere 6200 square meters of solar panels were required to power the laser weapon.


    increasing this area tenfold would guarantee that neither the laser weapon nor the entire armed satellite would ever lack energy.


    by adding a few more batteries, the solar panel area could be reduced by a third.


    originally, tang rui had contemplated using nuclear batteries.


    however, it turned out to be entirely unnecessary. solar power was more than sufficient.


    given this revelation, there was no longer any concern about nuclear batteries. those would be reserved for the next generation of armed satellites.


    his skills were not in question.


    the design of the armed satellites progressed swiftly.


    with the combined efforts of the tool research team and red lotus¡¯s computational power, the design of the first-generation armed satellite was completed in under five days.


    once the design was ready, the next step was construction.


    but this time, tang rui delegated only the manufacturing of parts to red lotus. he assembled everything personally.


    assembling a satellite was more complex than most other tasks.


    with a team of over twenty people, tang rui worked in the dust-free workshop for three days to complete the armed satellite. it weighed 8.46 tons, measured 9.21 meters in length, and was 3.52 meters in diameter.


    a significant portion of the satellite¡¯s weight was comprised of the laser weapon system components.


    during the design process, they encountered a challenging issue: temperature control.


    space temperatures can plunge to negative 200 degrees celsius or soar above 200 degrees celsius.


    when a laser weapon is employed, some of the energy is inevitably converted into heat due to light scattering.


    this was an unavoidable problem.


    unless a novel black technology crystal material is developed one day, this challenge remains unsolvable for now.


    on earth, laser weapons are fitted with cooling systems.


    however, deploying these systems in space proved problematic.


    upon encountering this issue, tang rui had to consult relevant cooling technologies. however, for laser weapons, the cooling intensity was entirely inadequate.


    eventually, he resorted to enhancing the materials used to augment the performance of the cooling equipment.


    this solution, however, consumed a significant amount of space and added considerable weight.


    after the armed satellite was assembled, testing commenced.


    each functional module¡¯s performance and parameters were scrutinized¡ªa task tang rui left to others. he stepped out to contact the space agency and filed an application for a launch.


    was it to launch a satellite? no.


    he decided to use the white emperor space combat jet for the deployment.


    while designing, he had ensured the satellite¡¯s weight did not exceed 10 tons, taking into account the white emperor¡¯s space combat jet¡¯s transportation capacity.


    should he embark on the next generation of armed satellites, he would only be able to perform module designs and assemble them in space.


    integrated units of such magnitude could not be delivered in a single piece.


    unless he developed a space transport plane, neither the white emperor nor a conventional carrier rocket could handle an object so heavy and large.


    ¡°president tang, the testing is complete. each functional module is without issues,¡± someone reported.


    ¡°alright, everyone leave. i¡¯ll take care of the packing,¡± tang rui instructed, asking the team to leave before letting red lotus control a robot to package the satellite. it was placed into a special large container and then mounted on top of the white emperor¡¯s structure.


    there was no alternative; it was too large to fit underneath, so it had to be secured on top, reminiscent of the an-225 aircraft carrying the space shuttle buran..

 Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: The Americans Return to Space, Ill Take a

    chapter 193: the americans return to space, i¡¯ll take a


    flight (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui piloted the white emperor space combat jet, activated the seg unit, and slowly ascended into the sky.


    he didn¡¯t employ any special maneuvers.


    instead, he ascended steadily and at a measured pace.


    with the seg unit countering earth¡¯s gravity, even a slower acceleration was of no concern.


    following the trajectory calculated by red lotus, tang rui piloted the jet past the karman line, entering outer space.


    at this juncture, he increased the jet¡¯s speed slightly.


    still, he had to continue ascending towards the higher layers.


    this wasn¡¯t a reconnaissance or remote-sensing satellite that needed to be close to earth.


    nor could it be too far away.


    according to red lotus¡¯s calculations, placing armed satellites in earth¡¯s middle orbit would pose the most threat.


    this orbit was approximately 3000 kilometers above the surface, over 2000 kilometers higher than the space station.


    it seemed a vast distance.


    in reality, it was relatively close.


    high-orbit satellites orbited above 20,000 kilometers, and geostationary satellites sat at an altitude of 36,000 kilometers.


    upon reaching the altitude of 3000 kilometers, tang rui pressed the disassembly button.


    the large container affixed to the back of the white emperor space combat jet automatically detached. after releasing some mist, it stabilized in position.


    tang rui maneuvered the jet slightly to one side.


    the container opened down the middle, revealing the armed satellite, though it was not yet equipped with solar sails.


    the satellite¡¯s hall-effect thrusters came to life.


    it oriented itself upright.


    at this moment, the mechanical arm within the container unfolded and attached poles onto the satellite.


    next, it unfurled a rolled-up flexible solar sail and fixed it onto the poles.


    thanks to graphene materials, there was no need for rigid panels; the solar sails were made from flexible materials instead.


    after the mechanical arm completed installing all the frameworks and solar sails, the armed satellite¡¯s electric thrusters fired, easing it into its orbit.


    the special container closed back up and reattached to the white emperor.


    all these actions were orchestrated by red lotus.


    tang rui didn¡¯t need to intervene.


    he observed the armed satellite as it deployed its solar sail.


    in the expanse of space, a 6200-square-meter solar sail was insignificant, especially when spread out.


    once the sails were fully deployed, the adjustable stand began to pivot.


    it aimed to both receive and convert solar energy while also considering the satellite¡¯s flight angle and the impact of solar wind.


    after the adjustments were complete, the armed satellite was successfully operational.


    through tang rui¡¯s interface, all the satellite¡¯s parameters were displayed clearly.


    ¡°master, all systems of the armed satellite are functioning normally,¡± red lotus¡¯s voice informed tang rui through his earpiece.


    ¡°yes, i see that,¡± tang rui replied, looking over the data on his control panel.


    [item: directional energy armed satellite]


    [experience: 8/3500]


    [origin: 164.5.63]


    having finished constructing the armed satellite, tang rui chose not to use origin points for an immediate upgrade. he preferred to wait for the satellite to level up naturally before considering the use of origin points.


    given the current rate of experience point accumulation, it would be full by the next day.


    however, tang rui wasn¡¯t in a hurry to level it up. a single level advancement was trivial.


    if he was to upgrade, he aimed to elevate the armed satellite to level 4 in one fell swoop.


    after the system¡¯s optimization and reinforcement, he could then deploy the skill.


    the second generation of armed satellites would be ready for direct application.


    having orbited the earth a few times alongside the armed satellite, tang rui then returned to the surface.


    at that moment, nations around the world were monitoring this colossal satellite.


    from the exterior, nothing much could be discerned.


    even the laser firing ports were concealed.


    from a mere external inspection, it was impossible to determine the satellite¡¯s type.


    however, what surprised the various nations even more than the satellite itself was the capability of the white emperor space combat jet to transport such a sizable satellite directly into earth¡¯s middle orbit.


    what did this imply?


    it meant that the white emperor could potentially deliver a similarly sized nuclear warhead and deploy it directly from space.


    considering this, nations scrambled to convene emergency meetings.


    they had no choice; the implications were too daunting.


    a spaceplane alone was one thing¡ªafter all, the americans also possessed a vehicle capable of extended space flight.


    but the capacity to transport such massive objects was entirely different; the threat was immense.


    unaware of the international consternation his actions had stirred, tang rui re-entered the atmosphere to find a message waiting for him.


    he was instructed not to head straight back to the company.


    first, he needed to visit the space command center.


    after receiving the directive, tang rui rerouted the controls and set course for the aerospace command center.


    upon his arrival at the jiuquan space command center, tang rui was greeted by professor yu and several other scholars involved in the lunar networking project.


    ¡°you¡¯ve worked quickly. in such a short time, you¡¯ve already constructed an armed satellite,¡± professor yu remarked with a mix of surprise and admiration after introducing the academicians to tang rui.


    how much time had passed?


    forget launching satellites¡ªmost research projects were still in their infancy.


    yet here, tang rui had not only completed the armed satellite but also placed it in orbit around earth.


    despite the higher-ups¡¯ modest expectations for this verification project, completing it in under half a month was nothing short of remarkable..

 Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: The Americans Return to Space, Ill Take a

    chapter 194: the americans return to space, i¡¯ll take a


    flight (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    this made their progress seem rather lackluster.


    ¡°teacher, when did 1 say the project was finished?¡± tang rui had a bewildered look on his face after hearing the question.


    ¡°so, what kind of satellite did you send into space today?¡±


    ¡°that was a technology verification satellite, it¡¯s a prototype. i haven¡¯t even started making the actual combat satellite yet,¡± tang rui hurriedly explained.


    what kind of combat satellite was this? it was referred to as the first generation of combat satellites only because of the current technical limitations.


    but this did not mean tang rui was satisfied.


    just a laser weapon, and they dare call it a combat satellite with such little firepower?


    could a fishing boat with a water cannon be considered a warship then?


    what a joke.


    ¡°verification technology, eh? that¡¯s not bad,¡± professor yu nodded upon hearing this.


    that seemed more reasonable.


    after all, tang rui had an aerospace plane. sending up a prototype satellite for technical verification was still quite logical.


    being able to commute between the ground and earth¡¯s orbit anytime was indeed advantageous.


    the tolerance for error was now exceptionally high.


    any technology that was undecided upon or deemed too risky for use could simply be sent up for a trial.


    if it worked, then it could be installed. if not, then it would be abandoned.


    in the end, it was just a bit of wasted fuel.


    but when compared to the expense of an entire aerospace project, the cost of fuel was hardly worth mentioning.


    tang rui accompanied professor yu on a tour of the space command center, chatting for a while.


    originally, the space command center was supposed to take over the control of the satellite, especially a combat satellite.


    no matter how trustworthy the situation was, oversight was necessary.


    however, after chatting with tang rui, professor yu decided to let the matter go. a prototype technology verification satellite didn¡¯t necessitate oversight, especially since tang rui said he would retrieve the satellite in two days.


    when the time came, the back-and-forth would be enough of a hassle.


    and so, after a tour around the space command center, a chat, and a meal with professor yu, tang rui piloted his fighter jet back to the company.


    tang rui then went home.


    the meeting on the american side had just concluded.


    experts from nasa and the military, along with the think tank, had analyzed the current situation.


    in so many words, the message was clear.


    the space program had to be restarted.


    congress was quick to act this time, approving over 60 billion u.s. dollars to reboot the space program.


    the initiative was dubbed a ¡®restart,¡¯ yet in essence, it was a major operational ramp-up.


    the americans had never truly given up on space exploration; there just hadn¡¯t been enough funds previously.


    plus, nasa was too much of a money pit.


    a coffee machine listed at 450,000 u.s. dollars.


    the u.s. government had no choice but to support private companies.


    otherwise, even if they could print money, they couldn¡¯t keep up with nasa¡¯s spending rate.


    but now there was no choice. the pressure was too much.


    back then, even the soviets hadn¡¯t put this much pressure on america.


    if they didn¡¯t reboot the space program, once space dominance was lost, america¡¯s good days would be over.


    that night, the american spokesperson stated that they intended to return to space.


    the moon landing was put back on the agenda.


    this time, it wasn¡¯t a joke.


    the americans had the foundation. as long as the funding was in place, returning to space really wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    this included several space projects that had been in development.


    this time, they were given sufficient funds.


    the progress of several projects suddenly began to skyrocket.


    the next day, after waking up, tang rui saw the news online.


    hmm?


    america was heading back to space. it seemed like this time they were serious, not joking around.


    however, he didn¡¯t take it seriously.


    china was not the soviet union. in the aerospace sector, they¡¯d carved out their own niche.


    even if tang rui didn¡¯t have his cheats, we wouldn¡¯t be scared.


    now, with tang rui and this cheat in existence, there was even less to worry about, come what may.


    the solar system was so vast.


    could you really stop someone from reaching for the heavens?


    there wasn¡¯t much discussion on the internet about america¡¯s return to space. china¡¯s own netizens were just watching the spectacle.


    after seeing this news, most people around the world didn¡¯t take it seriously at all.


    because space was not something small countries could play with.


    forget small countries, rven among the five great powers, currently only two could afford to engage in it, and the remaining three¡­


    one was half-dead; they had the technology but no funding.


    the other two lacked the technology, or rather, their technology was incomplete. they had some money, but not much.


    if they wanted to make a move in the space domain, they really didn¡¯t have the strength.


    however, not all countries were indifferent.


    india, too, for instance, wanted to ascend to the skies, and their space program had its own sharp practices.


    after seeing this message, tang rui¡¯s mouth twitched.


    india was quite remarkable.


    you¡¯d say they didn¡¯t have the technology, but they actually had some substance.


    you¡¯d say they had substance, but what exactly had they achieved with it?


    after breakfast and catching up on the news.


    tang rui returned to his laboratory to continue his research on his liquid rocket engine. this was a project that had to be completed.


    don¡¯t ask why.


    what man wouldn¡¯t yearn for a powerful launch?


    since he had the capability, why not build one?


    even if it wouldn¡¯t be used.


    even just having it on display at home would be a source of joy.


    in the following week, tang rui went on a grind, working on his rocket engine in the laboratory. the progress was very smooth. in just two more days, the rocket engine would be completed.


    but that night.


    while tang rui was assembling the main body of the rocket, he received a message from red lotus that america was planning to launch a satellite..

 Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: The Americans Return to Space, Ill Take a Flight (Part 3)

    chapter 195: the americans return to space, i¡¯ll take a flight (part 3)


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    red lotus would not ordinarily intervene in a standard satellite launch.


    consequently, this satellite had to be out of the ordinary.


    ¡°red lotus, bring up the image,¡± tang rui ordered.


    ¡°of course, master. would you like to watch the american launch live, or should we access it through our satellite?¡± hong lian inquired, her head tilted as she looked at tang rui.


    ¡°the live broadcast,¡± tang rui instructed succinctly.


    ¡°immediately, master. i am converting the video data now.¡±


    with a whoosh, the holographic projection illuminated the launch site of the american rocket.


    ¡°this satellite has piqued my interest,¡± tang rui observed thoughtfully.


    through the american live broadcast, it was evident that the satellite was affixed not within, but externally to the rocket, reminiscent of how the space shuttle was transported.


    tang rui¡¯s gaze sharpened as he zoomed in on the satellite¡¯s emblem. the lockheed martin logo was unmistakable.


    this meant the satellite was almost certainly militarized.


    the united states, after all, had invested substantial research into armed satellites, like the space-based kinetic weapon known as the ¡®divine spear¡¯¡ªa ruse to deceive the public.


    indeed, he was duping the masses; kinetic weapons lacked the fearsome potency portrayed in films.


    unless, perhaps, they encapsulated a nuclear device within the tungsten rod. only then, upon subterranean impact and subsequent detonation, would the devastation be profound.


    yet such a tactic was redundant. if nuclear devices were the weapon of choice, why not deploy them directly instead of encasing them in tungsten?


    the computer-generated animation that tang rui had red lotus craft previously depicted the divine spear laying waste to a city. but that rod wasn¡¯t tungsten.


    in his conceptualization, only rods composed of electron-degenerate matter could wield such force¡ªsubstance from the core of white dwarfs.


    and if one dared to dream bigger, rods forged from neutron-degenerate material would be cataclysmic, effortlessly capable of obliterating a star.


    neutron-degenerate matter made up the dense heart of neutron stars.


    however, these were figments of his imagination; creating such a fearsome weapon was unnecessary at present.


    as tang rui contemplated this, ying-chan¡¯s rotating rocket ignited and ascended.


    the launch unfolded without a hitch.


    dissatisfied with the ground broadcast¡¯s limited scope, tang rui requested red lotus to switch to the satellite¡¯s viewpoint.


    from this angle, after the launcher had propelled the colossal satellite into the cosmos, it re-entered earth¡¯s atmosphere.


    the satellite¡¯s outer shell then ignited, revealing small rocket propellers, likely single-use.


    once the satellite settled into its destined orbit, the protective casing shed away, exposing the true form of the satellite in earth¡¯s orbit.


    tang rui studied the satellite and sensed it was not yet fully functional, noting an apparent interface.


    ¡°is it designed to integrate with the transformers?¡± he mused.


    ¡°red lotus, proceed to refuel the white emperor,¡± tang rui instructed as he stood.


    ¡°very well, master. launch preparations will be complete in fifteen minutes,¡± red lotus promptly reported.


    upon receiving the timeline, tang rui returned to change into his gear.


    he then contacted the space command center, informing them of his intent to ascend and secure the militarized satellite.


    such a mission, naturally, met with no resistance from the authorities.


    twenty minutes later, armored for battle, tang rui commandeered the white emperor space fighter and soared into the celestial domain..

 Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Do Not Approach!

    chapter 196: do not approach!


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    in misson control at nasa headquarters¡­


    this was the largest space control center in the united states and also served as the control center for several of its space projects.


    congress had almost blacklisted nasa due to all kinds of crazy spending issues.


    however, things were different now.


    with an enemy of the same magnitude, congress had no choice but to reactivate nasa and revitalize it.


    beep beep beep¡­


    the global space monitoring network suddenly issued a warning.


    the purpose of this network was to monitor the space activities of various countries, which included but were not limited to satellites, space shuttles, ballistic missiles, and other objects entering space.


    of course, that couldn¡¯t be disclosed to the public.


    officially, this network was used to monitor outer space to prevent asteroids from hitting earth.


    haha.


    there had been a plethora of meteorites falling over the years, so the system¡¯s use had been somewhat unproven.


    the attendant set down his coffee and focused on the screen.


    the white emperor space fighter.


    this fighter jet was already well-known within nasa.


    so, when the duty officer saw the white emperor, he wasn¡¯t particularly concerned, especially since it was carrying a special large box¡ªclearly, a satellite deployment was imminent.


    the officer tapped a few keys on the keyboard and kept an eye on the white emperor through the satellite network, calculating its flight trajectory as he did so.


    hmm?


    something was off about this flight path.


    it coincided with the trajectory of their new outer space combat platform.


    the outer space combat platform, recently launched, was a satellite¡ªbut not just any satellite. it was part of a larger system consisting of seven control and five strike satellites, a cornerstone of america¡¯s space dominance.


    but now, the white emperor fighter was headed straight for it.


    what to do?


    this was outer space; on this turf, the white emperor was unmatched. none of the conventional weapons, not even the anti-satellite ones up their sleeves, posed a threat to it.


    an anti-satellite missile could potentially take out a satellite.


    but it wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against a space-faring warship.


    in terms of speed and agility, there was no comparison.


    beep beep beep¡­


    the attendant immediately hit the alarm.


    this situation was beyond his pay grade. the alarm had to be sounded.


    promptly, personnel from nasa and lockheed martin convened in the mission control center.


    the overlapping trajectories on the big screen were met with grimaces all around¡ªit was as if they had swallowed something foul.


    ¡°contact the national security agency immediately and find out what¡¯s happening. inform them to keep their plane away from our satellites,¡± ordered the head of nasa.


    ¡°right, we¡¯re getting in touch with the cameras,¡± someone responded.


    but as communications were being established, tang rui had already maneuvered the white emperor next to the satellite.


    he circled around, slowing down.


    the white emperor came to a halt beside the satellite.


    the radar system indicated no weapons or explosives inside the satellite¡ªno immediate threat detected.


    curious, tang rui decided to take a closer look.


    puff¡­


    the cockpit¡¯s atmosphere vented out.


    the hatch opened.


    clutching a universal tool, tang rui drifted from the cockpit toward the satellite.


    inside nasa¡¯s control center¡­


    tang rui¡¯s maneuvers, as seen from the satellite¡¯s cameras, were displayed on the big screen. he was observed leaving the fighter jet and approaching the satellite.


    panic ensued.


    don¡¯t approach!


    unfortunately.


    no matter how loudly they shouted, tang rui couldn¡¯t hear them.


    the satellite wasn¡¯t equipped with a loudspeaker.


    tang rui examined the satellite from all angles.


    it was clear.


    he was looking at a transformer-like device requiring assembly.


    the satellite before him seemed to be the core component.


    after inspecting it, he adjusted the universal tool to match the screw model on the satellite.


    then he got to work.


    clack!


    sound doesn¡¯t travel in space, but tang rui could imagine the noise. with the universal tool spinning, a screw came loose.


    ¡°director, the china national security agency claims ignorance of the situation. they need to check with crimson,¡± an attendant reported.


    ¡°what? if they don¡¯t know, didn¡¯t the china national space administration authorize the launch?¡±


    ¡°yes, they did grant permission, but this craft belongs to a private company. it veered off its planned course, and they are reaching out to crimson.¡±


    ¡°keep them on the line and urge them to expedite,¡± the director instructed.


    nasa was left with no option but to keep trying, to get a message to the pilot¡­ the astronaut¡­ the technician, telling him to halt his dismantling effort.


    meanwhile, tang rui had already removed four screws and an external shield.


    with the shield gone, the inner workings were exposed.


    he observed the carefully shielded cabinet, a smirk forming on his lips.


    clearly, they had anticipated this scenario.


    the cabinet was obviously designed to shield against electromagnetic pulses. protecting against cosmic rays was one thing, but electromagnetic pulses? ¡°oh¡­ god, make him stop. if he continues, the main computer will be ruined,¡± lamented a lockheed martin engineer.


    they knew what lay inside the satellite; the critical components were vulnerable.


    these parts were not designed to withstand cosmic radiation.


    the design had accounted for this, allowing for entire cabinet replacements rather than on-site repairs¡ªsending up a new unit was roughly equivalent to the cost of a space-bound round trip.


    the disparity in cost between a chip and a full cabinet was negligible in the context of space travel expenses.


    ¡°damn it¡­ what¡¯s the word? have they made contact yet?¡± the supervisor¡¯s anxiety spiked as he watched tang rui wield the all-too-capable tool again.


    ¡°they¡¯ve said there was a navigation error. they were supposed to repair their own satellite but targeted the wrong one.¡±


    ¡°they mistook the satellite? couldn¡¯t they identify their own equipment?¡±


    ¡°crimson mentioned that the employee was new and still on probation.¡±


    ¡°then have him stop!¡±


    the nasa team in the control center watched in dismay as tang rui extended his tool towards their satellite.


    it was akin to watching¡­


    a complete and utter breakdown.


    tang rui was quite pleased with himself, feeling the tool¡¯s vibration. then, suddenly, the resistance ceased, and another screw was out.


    just as he was about to proceed, a communication from the space command center came through..

 Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: High-Energy Radioactive Isotope Thermal Battery

    chapter 197: high-energy radioactive isotope thermal battery


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    ¡°this is the space command center, director tang please respond.¡±


    ¡°responding, what¡¯s the issue?¡±


    ¡°have you figured out the situation with the satellite?¡±


    ¡°yeah, almost. it appears to be a core mainframe, nothing else. but there¡¯s a layer of anti-electromagnetic pulse shielding wrapped around it, i¡¯m about to open it up to take a look.¡±


    ¡°cough cough¡­ just fiddle with it for a bit; since you¡¯ve got a handle on it, no need to continue. it wouldn¡¯t be good to break something.¡±


    ¡°got it¡­ so, should i restore it for them?¡±


    ¡°if it¡¯s not too much trouble, please do. even if they¡¯re aware, we still have to go through the motions for appearances¡¯ sake.¡±


    ¡°alright, i understand.¡±


    after hearing this, tang rui stopped the disassembly.


    only two screws left.


    what a shame.


    however, disassembling it to this extent was sufficient. he had a complete understanding of the satellite¡¯s condition, inside and out.


    continuing to disassemble would just be for amusement.


    just like the communication said, it was just for fun.


    it wouldn¡¯t be good to break something.


    tang rui adjusted the universal tool and started restoring the site, putting everything back into place.


    he didn¡¯t intentionally destroy anything; that would be pointless.


    the american gadget posed no threat to him, so better to let them keep spending money on it.


    at nasa¡¯s control center, seeing tang rui cease the disassembly and start the reassembly, everyone sighed with relief, especially since tang rui¡¯s reassembly was entirely in accordance with their design specifications, which made it somewhat more bearable for them.


    they were worried the other party might deliberately cause trouble.


    if the nuts were intentionally cross-threaded during installation, they would have no recourse.


    thankfully, that did not happen.


    they could detect these parameters through the sensors inside the satellite, each time a screw was properly installed.


    the parameters provided by the sensors were all standard values.


    when tang rui installed the last screw on the external shield, nasa relaxed completely.


    looking at the feedback on the computer screen.


    the satellite was functioning normally.


    previously, the dismantled satellite showed red alarms because it hadn¡¯t been unlocked in advance.


    now that the satellite had been reassembled, the alarm indicator disappeared, and the icon turned green again.


    after tang rui had restored the site, he returned to the cockpit.


    piloting the white emperor, he flew into the orbit of the armed satellite and docked next to it.


    tang rui looked at the system panel of the armed satellite.


    [item: directional energy armed satellite]


    [experience: 48227/35000 (upgradable)]


    [origin points: 1645.63]


    the experience value had completely overflowed; enough to upgrade the armed satellite to level 3. as for reaching level 4, that remained to be seen.


    that would depend on how much the experience value would increase after the system panel was enhanced.


    but that wasn¡¯t important now.


    first, to bring the armed satellite back.


    ¡°red lotus, retract the solar sails, dismantle the frame, and retrieve the armed satellite,¡± tang rui instructed red lotus.


    ¡°understood, master. calculating and adjusting attitude. beginning retrieval.¡±


    under red lotus¡¯s control, the armed satellite¡¯s solar sails began to retract. once retracted, the frame was removed by the mechanical arm along with the sails.


    after the solar sails were dismantled, the armed satellite adjusted its attitude on its own. then, it was grabbed by the mechanical arm and secured back into the container.


    after all this, tang rui returned directly to the ground, piloting the white emperor.


    back at the company, the entire large box was dragged away by the robots controlled by red lotus for radiation elimination.


    who knew if there were remnants of radioactive dust on an item from space?


    so before tang rui upgraded and enhanced, it had to be processed first, which wasn¡¯t a hassle anyway.


    an hour later, tang rui arrived at the assembly workshop.


    the processed armed satellite was quietly placed on the platform inside the workshop, waiting for tang rui¡¯s handling.


    there wasn¡¯t much to say.


    he directly clicked the upgrade button on the panel.


    a blue light flashed.


    the armed satellite was upgraded.


    this upgrade brought some subtle changes to the exterior of the armed satellite.


    however, these changes were not significant.


    it could only be said that the appearance had been optimized a bit, but there was no enhancement in performance.


    the upgrade continued.


    flash!


    another streak of blue light.


    this time there were no changes to the exterior, but the interior structure had definitely been optimized by the system.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t prepared to inspect it right now. there was no need.


    he clicked to upgrade again.


    flash!


    a faint gold light passed.


    this upgrade significantly changed the appearance of the entire armed satellite.


    the most significant change was that it had become smaller.


    it had been reduced to a length of 7 meters and a diameter of 60 centimeters, looking even more compact.


    [item: directional energy armed satellite +3]


    [experience: 23225/? (unupgradable)]


    [origin points: 1645.63 (enhanceable)]


    tang rui glanced at the system panel.


    then he said to red lotus beside him, ¡°red lotus, connect the wires and download the design and internal system data.¡±


    ¡°okay, master, red lotus understands.¡±


    a robot nearby immediately extended a wire and connected to the armed satellite, beginning the data download.


    soon, the design and system data had all been downloaded by red lotus, completing the backup.


    tang rui glanced at the design.


    this version of the design should represent the pinnacle of current human technology.


    three upgrades, three optimizations.


    external optimization, internal optimization, and overall optimization.


    after these three rounds of optimization, this armed satellite was the best solution given current technology.


    no design could surpass this level.


    not to mention surpassing it.


    even to reach a similar level would be very difficult.


    tang rui looked at the system panel and made his move again.


    this time, it was not an upgrade, but an enhancement.


    as the origin points were consumed.


    the enhancement began.


    a few seconds later.


    a golden light flashed.


    enhancement complete.


    the armed satellite had undergone a complete transformation.


    if the original armed satellite resembled a column, then the current armed satellite was like a sphere.


    calling it a sphere might not be quite accurate.


    it should be called a polyhedron.


    exactly how many sides it had, he didn¡¯t know, nor did he care to calculate.


    why had it become like this?


    because every side of this armed satellite was a laser emitter, meaning it could attack in multiple directions at once without any blind spots.


    [item: directional energy beehive armed satellite +3]


    [experience: 23225/53000]


    [enhanced: weapon, system, energy, hardware]


    [origin points: 1637.63 (enhanceable)]


    tang rui glanced at the system panel.


    it was a pity that the experience wasn¡¯t enough to level up.


    but that was not important.


    what mattered was the technology contained in this armed satellite.


    ¡°red lotus, connect the wires and review the design and data.¡±


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    a few seconds later.


    the holographic projection model of the armed satellite was displayed in front of tang rui, clearly showing the names and performance parameters of the various equipment.


    upon first seeing this model.


    he spotted the most outstanding component.


    it was also the energy core of the armed satellite.


    a high-energy radioactive isotope thermoelectric generator..

 Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry

    chapter 198: multiple independently targetable reentry


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    the system interface was indeed intriguing.


    he had previously enhanced batteries, whether for drones or rvs, utilizing the system to improve their performance.


    however, these two types of augmented batteries exhibited starkly different performances.


    the drone batteries could be set aside for the moment.


    the rv batteries were of the high-energy-density type that people typically imagined.


    this time, it was the power system of an armed satellite that had been augmented.


    the battery had received enhancements as well.


    yet, this particular enhanced battery was an isotopic thermoelectric battery.


    why was this so?


    tang rui hypothesized that it had to do with the variance in items that were augmented.


    in space, high-energy-density batteries were less desirable than thermoelectric batteries due to their differing principles.


    isotope thermoelectric batteries, known too as radioisotope thermoelectric generators, were capable of self-generated electricity.


    it was an impressive concept.


    however, their actual power generation capacity was quite minimal.


    if the power output were too great, the device would no longer qualify as a battery but rather a nuclear reactor.


    tang rui was familiar with this type of battery.


    its principle was rather simple: utilizing the seebeck effect to transform the decay heat from radioactive nuclei directly into electricity.


    the low power output stemmed from this.


    the efficiency of the conversion device was particularly low, with a mere 6.7% conversion rate, wasting the remaining 93.3% of the energy.


    upon evaluating this battery, tang rui contemplated specifically enhancing the converter.


    but after perusing the blueprint that day, he decided against it, as optimizing only the energy source would lead to an excessive overall performance, rendering it meaningless.


    the armed satellite¡¯s design was rather ingenious.


    a large-scale radioisotope thermoelectric battery served as its core, paired with a multipolar transformer and a supercondenser.


    the laser, when activated, drew its energy directly from the supercapacitor, not from the battery itself.


    enhancing the converters wouldn¡¯t bolster the satellite¡¯s firepower.


    at best, it could only boost the charging speed of the armed satellites.


    moreover, the charge rate wasn¡¯t of paramount importance since it wasn¡¯t a necessity.


    ¡°red lotus, retain the design. do not upload it to the database. also, dispatch the earlier extracted design drawings to the researchers for their reference,¡± tang rui instructed after reviewing the blueprint.


    ¡°understood, master. what are our plans for this armed satellite?¡± red lotus inquired.


    ¡°for now, we¡¯ll store the satellite and deploy it into outer space in two days,¡± replied tang rui with an air of nonchalance.


    the most significant aspect of the enhanced armed satellite was the research value inherent in its laser system.


    the multipoint resonance and the precision control of the laser system indicated the prospective r&d trajectory for laser weaponry.


    the information from the multipolar resonant cavity and the laser energy storage resonance was invaluable.


    armed with this information, the second-generation laser weapons could be developed without fear of misdirection.


    the armed satellite itself, however, fell short of his standards. with its singular laser weapon, its firepower was deemed inadequate.


    hence, his decision to set it aside, allowing two days before it would be placed in earth¡¯s orbit to accumulate experience points. following sufficient accrual, a special enhancement would be performed.


    by then, the blueprint for the laser weapon r&d for the third-generation armed satellite would be ready.


    but there was no rush.


    the third generation was still in its conceptual phase, earmarked for preliminary research.


    his next step was to build an electromagnetic railgun-armed satellite to be stationed in the skies. after accruing enough experience, he would proceed with its upgrade and enhancement. consequently, he would possess a design for the second generation of electromagnetic weaponry.


    when he informed professor yu that the launched armed satellite was merely a test prototype, he had spoken truthfully.


    to his mind, a bona fide armed satellite must be replete with various forms of armament.


    anything less would be unworthy of the term ¡®equipment¡¯.


    as the robot trundled the enhanced armed satellite away, tang rui departed the assembly shop.


    he returned to his lab.


    there, tang rui resumed his endeavors on the liquid rocket engine.


    his progress was promising; within two or three days at most, the production would be complete.


    as time progressed, silence settled around him.


    elsewhere, the americans reacted with considerable agitation, with their pricing structures escalating rapidly in recent days.


    their initial starlink initiative could no longer be shrouded in secrecy.


    his project was christened starshield.


    and so, the falcon rockets launched with increasing regularity, sending the starshield satellites to take their places in the firmament.


    this included a particular satellite, part of a series whose launches and assemblies had commenced.


    domestically, there was no similar urgency.


    no rockets took to the skies.


    yet, this inactivity did not suggest inaction. a new communication satellite, fashioned as a prototype, had been completed.


    following terrestrial trials, tang rui¡¯s space fighter was requisitioned to escort it to earth¡¯s orbit for further evaluations.


    thus, two frontrunners began their ascent with feverish determination.


    others could do nothing but cast their gazes skyward towards these trailblazers.


    lacking the necessary resources, they stood powerless.


    this was not a free-for-all affair; it was a game dominated by those who had the means.


    ¡°create joy with your salary; i lack the funds to join you in this pursuit¡­¡±


    of course, there were dissenters who clung to the belief that diligence could close the gap on those with deeper pockets.


    consider india.


    their dedication was no laughing matter.


    the whispers spoke of significant breakthroughs.


    by the month¡¯s end, they planned a spacetime venture.


    upon the announcement from india, applause rang out.


    best wishes were extended.


    encouragements to persevere flowed freely.


    despite the tumult, tang rui remained unfazed.


    on this particular day, as he affixed the final screw on the liquid rocket engine and a subdued light flickered, the construction was finalized.


    a system interface promptly appeared.


    [item: multi-aircraft split intercontinental ballistic missile]


    [experience: 0/0]


    [origin: 1692.48]


    tang rui reviewed the system panel¡¯s data and felt a flicker of amusement.


    this was undeniably a launch vehicle, yet it was labeled as an intercontinental ballistic missile.


    no matter.


    the designation was trivial.


    the device was not subject to upgrades, only enhancements.


    the lack of warnings on the system panel signified that the rocket engine he had conceived and produced was without flaws.


    it was a genuine product of his intellect.


    innovations were spawned from his mind, unreplicated, original.


    that held substantial meaning.


    ¡°red lotus, move it to the launch shaft,¡± he directed.


    ¡°certainly, master,¡± the al responded.


    the towing robot conveyed the 30-meter-long rocket from the mountain¡¯s confines.


    its emergence immediately commanded the attention of nearly everyone within the company.


    it couldn¡¯t be helped.


    it stood markedly prominent.


    as the towering rocket was positioned and secured within the launch shaft, lin chao, with hands trembling, made a call to his superiors.


    the spectacle was, without a doubt, formidable..

 Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: High Orbit Test

    chapter 199: high orbit test


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after tang rui returned home for a shower, he headed to the office area in search of lin chao. to his surprise, lin chao was nowhere to be found.


    where had he disappeared to?


    ¡°red lotus, where is lin chao?¡± tang rui inquired, knowing that the al monitored the entire office area.


    ¡°master, lin chao is currently on the launch well cover,¡± red lotus reported, projecting the live video feed for tang rui.


    tang rui sucked in a breath at the sight of lin chao sitting cross-legged on the launch well cover, a picture of concentration.


    he was dumbfounded.


    what was this all about?


    he switched off the projection and approached the launch well.


    ¡°lin, what¡¯s the idea here?¡± he asked, bewildered.


    ¡°just pondering some issues,¡± lin chao answered nonchalantly.


    pondering? on the launch well cover? such a strange place to ponder, tang rui thought, certain there must be limits to absurdity.


    ¡°come on, lin, can we talk this over properly? if there¡¯s a problem, just tell me. let¡¯s skip the dramatics, alright?¡± tang rui couldn¡¯t help but feel a mix of amusement and frustration.


    ¡°sure, what would you like to discuss?¡± lin chao replied, his face expressionless.


    who would choose to sit on the cold metal cover by choice? but lin chao seemed to have his reasons.


    previously, he had reported to his superiors that tang rui had completed the secondary booster, and it was already installed in the launch well.


    the superiors had responded with a clear command: to sit on the launch well cover and prevent any launch attempts by tang rui at all costs.


    ¡°i mean, can we get down from here?¡± tang rui suggested, forcing a smile.


    ¡°no, it¡¯s quite comfortable,¡± lin chao replied, shaking his head.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, i have no intention of launching anything.¡±


    ¡°really?¡±


    ¡°truer than pure gold. moreover, there¡¯s nothing above us. there¡¯s no fuel loaded, so launching isn¡¯t even an option right now.¡±


    ¡°let me just make a quick call.¡±


    lin chao proceeded to pull out his phone and dial.


    two minutes later.


    after hanging up, lin chao finally climbed down from the launch well cover.


    ¡°the designs and data you uploaded are being evaluated by the higher-ups. we¡¯ll have to wait for their review before proceeding.


    ¡°even if you wanted to launch, the trajectory needs to be pre-set. it¡¯s no trivial matter,¡± lin chao said earnestly.


    ¡°i¡¯m aware. this device isn¡¯t a toy airplane. i wouldn¡¯t launch it on a whim,¡± tang rui reassured him. he wasn¡¯t naive; launching was never his intention.


    the device was placed in the launch well because it was designed to be there, not necessarily to be launched immediately.


    everyone operated this way: fuel was only added when a launch was imminent; otherwise, it¡¯d be a needless thrill.


    and even without the fuel, the device required regular maintenance.


    such devices were far more costlier than most.


    even if it was not in use, it¡¯d be a financial drain year after year.


    for tang rui, however, this wasn¡¯t an immediate concern.


    since there were no warheads fitted in the missile, maintenance wasn¡¯t necessary; it could simply be left as is.


    relieved to see tang rui wasn¡¯t joking, lin chao¡¯s tension eased a bit.


    but he still felt the need to keep a watchful eye on tang rui.


    so, he invited tang rui to join him for tea while they awaited further instructions from above regarding how to proceed.


    meanwhile, an expert panel of professors was busy scrutinizing tang rui¡¯s uploaded materials.


    at the onset, the panel consisted of only seven members.


    tang rui¡¯s documents referred to multi-stage rockets and high-thrust liquid oxygen kerosene rocket engines, so the initial review was handled by experts in rocketry.


    but when these experts studied the design and started their evaluations, they sensed something was off.


    was this supposed to be a carrier rocket?


    since when do carrier rockets come with thirty-two escape towers, each fitted with solid rocket engines?


    the reviewing experts were taken aback.


    they had no choice but to call for additional expertise.


    this time, researchers specializing in the dongfeng series were summoned because this carrier rocket matched their field of expertise.


    thus, a group of more than a dozen commenced a thorough review and assessment.


    after five intensive hours of evaluation and preliminary calculations, they reached a consensus.


    if the actual performance matched the design specifications, then dongfeng express group might see the addition of a new brand, perhaps named dongfeng-45-


    however, the performance described seemed a bit exaggerated.


    the expert panel recommended a test launch to observe the actual performance.


    the higher-ups concurred with the review panel¡¯s report.


    regardless of the expert panel¡¯s recommendation, a test launch was inevitable given the unease this device caused. once launched, it would alleviate many concerns.


    the following day.


    a new generation ballistic missile test launch plan was unveiled by the authorities.


    for such an operation, a notification to foreign countries was mandatory.


    failure to notify might result in an immediate and aggressive response.


    the notification served to reassure others: that this was a test launch, not an offensive launch.


    a single word could alter the course of humanity.


    ¡°what? a high-orbit test launch?¡±


    tang rui received the instructions to proceed with the test launch along a preset trajectory. the authorities had even arranged the targets for him.


    set in the northwestern region, thirty-two targets were placed, with the farthest apart by 1100 kilometers, scattered rather than aligned.


    in essence, the challenge was formidable.


    but tang rui was undeterred by the difficulty.


    what concerned him was that the high-orbit test couldn¡¯t demonstrate the carrier rocket¡¯s full capabilities.


    nevertheless, the current geopolitical climate didn¡¯t permit a launch from his backyard into the pacific.


    ¡°a high-orbit launch it is. crossing international borders mid-flight could cause significant disputes,¡± lin chao explained, nodding in agreement.


    the secondary booster, regardless of its non-armed state, was enough to instill fear.


    who would take the word for it that it was unarmed?


    ¡°fine, 1 understand,¡± tang rui resignedly agreed.


    so, a high-orbit launch it would be.


    by four in the afternoon, tang rui was in the command hall, synchronizing the data link with the space command center for the final launch preparations.


    the company staff had also taken shelter within the mountain complex.


    ¡°navigation system connected.¡±


    ¡°main system check complete.¡±


    ¡°fuel loaded.¡±


    ¡°all systems go, flight trajectory confirmed.¡±


    the space command center was receiving all the information about the secondary booster.


    sitting in a floating chair, tang rui waited for the command center to complete its preparations.


    ¡°director tang, everything is in order, we are clear to launch on schedule,¡± the head of the space command center confirmed with tang rui.


    ¡°okay, just over a minute to go,¡± tang rui nodded, checking the clock.


    shortly after, the countdown for the secondary booster¡¯s launch commenced.


    3¡­ 2¡­ 1¡­


    launch!


    tang rui pressed the red button on his chair.


    boom!


    the secondary booster in the launch well ignited, its engines¡¯ powerful thrust surging, propelling it upward.


    shrouded in white smoke, the all-white secondary booster soared straight into the sky..

 Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: The Uninterceptable Missile

    chapter 200: the uninterceptable missile


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    inside the nasa building, on the big screen of the satellite monitoring center, a bird¡¯s eye view from space was shown. from this perspective, one could see a white missile flying toward outer space in a slightly curved trajectory.


    flanking the main screen were real-time data and orbit prediction calculations from scanning satellites.


    ¡°it¡¯s this crimson corporation again,¡± lamented the director of nasa, who wished for this idiotic thing to explode right then.


    it was regrettable.


    after a short period, the launch vehicle had successfully crossed the karman line and reached outer space.


    at that moment, the first-stage thrusters were jettisoned.


    the second-stage thrusters ignited.


    since it was a high-orbit test, the trajectory of the launch vehicle was steep.


    thus, after the second-stage thruster ignition, the missile continued its ascent into space.


    ¡°flight trajectory nominal,¡± came an announcement.


    ¡°flight controls operational,¡± another voice confirmed.


    mission control continued to monitor the data.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t concerned about this.


    he was waiting for the missile to land.


    who didn¡¯t know how to fly into space? it was merely a matter of throwing bricks with great force. this wasn¡¯t challenging.


    the real test was the return.


    especially for the 32 warheads, it was crucial they land accurately at their target points.


    soon after, the second-stage thrusters detached and the third-stage thrusters ignited.


    by this time, the missile had already passed through the earth¡¯s middle orbit and reached the higher orbit.


    according to the predetermined trajectory, the height of 18,000 kilometers was the apex of the missiles¡¯ flight.


    not long after the third-stage thruster ignited, the main control program began to shut down the engine.


    as the engine ceased operation.


    the velocity of the missile began to decrease.


    at an altitude of 23,000 kilometers, its inertia had essentially dissipated, and the speed of the missile was now quite slow.


    at this juncture, the missile executed a 180-degree turn.


    the third-stage thrusters reignited.


    influenced by earth¡¯s gravity and the thrusters, the object began to accelerate again.


    at this moment, those who had been watching the missile began to focus intently.


    the return was paramount.


    the performance of the missile would be demonstrated now.


    mach 10.


    mach 20.


    mach 30.


    after accelerating from high orbit down to low orbit, the missiles¡¯ speed had reached the astounding mach 35.


    at this point,


    the third-stage thrusters detached.


    the reentry vehicle¡¯s protective mechanism activated as it separated.


    thirty-two reentry vehicles were ejected into space, beginning to make various erratic movements.


    such a development left all observers of the missile astounded.


    was it a programming error?


    a failed test?


    the reentry vehicle should only separate after re-entering the atmosphere and passing through the heat barrier, right?


    why did they separate in outer space?


    moreover, observing the trajectories of these reentry vehicles, it was clear there was an issue; they were too dispersed, their paths utterly different.


    as the group remained dumbfounded,


    the thirty-two reentry vehicles crossed the karman line and plunged into the atmosphere at a velocity of mach 37.


    all thirty-two reentry vehicles lost their signal in the heat barrier zone.


    however, once they penetrated the heat barrier, the engines on the reentry vehicles ignited again, propelling the now mach 27 decelerated reentry vehicles to accelerate once more.


    at this moment, all those who witnessed the scene were stunned.


    then, under their terrified stares,


    the thirty-two reentry vehicles hit their targets on the ground perfectly, each landing in the bullseye¡¯s center.


    the largest deviation was no more than 39 centimeters.


    whoosh¡­


    the thirty-two reentry vehicles began to emit colorful smoke.


    ground observers immediately started moving toward the targets to retrieve the reentry vehicles.


    only then did those who had been fixed on the missile regain their composure.


    no more needed to be said.


    no further discussion was necessary.


    the meeting continued.


    the topic was how to intercept an reentry vehicle capable of splitting up in space.


    midcourse anti-missile defense?


    that might as well be a joke.


    with erratic trajectories, an entry speed of mach 37, and subsequent acceleration,


    what could possibly intercept them?


    should they attempt to block them with their own bodies?


    in contrast, the space command center was elated. everyone stood and applauded.


    all 32 attempts were successful.


    if even a few of these launches could be repeated, it could cover¡­ well, cough, cough. it meant more astronauts could land safely.


    even though the dongfeng-17, with its unusual trajectory, was already in use, it was beneficial to add another method capable of independent propulsion in space.


    this was just a test.


    moreover, it was a high-orbit test.


    yet, anyone with common sense could see that interception was futile.


    unless it was intercepted at launch before reaching orbit, there was no chance later on.


    but could one even catch up at launch?


    with the third-stage propulsion system,


    what were their options?


    not even the saturn v could keep pace.


    in conclusion, as long as this device was launched, it essentially meant destruction.


    what are the three great truths of the world?


    this device, along with mushroom bombs, held the ultimate truth.


    ¡°president tang, the test proceeded smoothly. all targets were hit, and the design¡¯s theoretical performance was flawless. thank you for your hard work,¡± said the leader of the rocket army, finally speaking in the space command center, offering high praise.


    before this test, whether it was creating airplanes or space shuttles, tang rui was considered a genius.


    before this, the missile had increased their tactical attack capability. but now, it appeared it could elevate their strategic strike capability.


    the difference was just a word, but it was a world of difference.


    the former was important, as it could determine the outcome of a battle.


    the latter, usually irrelevant, could decide the fate of a nation and the future of humanity.


    the significance of the two was incomparable.


    ¡°no, no. this is what i should do. 1 don¡¯t deserve such praise. since the test is without issues, can we begin mass production?¡± tang rui humbly asked.


    ¡°yes, we¡¯ve reviewed the blueprints. although the manufacturing difficulty is significant, it¡¯s manageable,¡± came the reply.


    that meant mass production was possible.


    ¡°then, may 1 make another to display at home? i don¡¯t need it; it will simply sit there. otherwise, the launch well will look somewhat bare,¡± tang rui inquired, hopeful.


    ¡°cough cough¡­ president tang, there¡¯s no need for you to fund this. we will handle the production. once it¡¯s made, the rocket army will send one over,¡± the official said, trying to suppress his cough.


    allow tang rui to make another?


    that was out of the question.


    before the test, it was just another project.


    but now, it was no simple ballistic missile.


    a missile that couldn¡¯t be intercepted brought deterrence to its peak.


    hence, it was better that tang rui not make another.


    once they produced it, they would place one in the underground silo.


    after all, they could control what they supplied.


    if tang rui made it, they couldn¡¯t control it.


    this would also block the silo, preventing tang rui from inserting anything else in the future..

 Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: The Spectator Becomes the Spectacle

    chapter 201: the spectator becomes the spectacle


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°it¡¯s almost may day. where do you want to go?¡±


    during dinner, tang rui asked li shuyao where she wanted to travel.


    ¡°are you alright? didn¡¯t you just become the chief teacher?¡± li shuyao was very surprised when she heard tang rui¡¯s question.


    if she remembered correctly, at the end of last month, tang rui had just boasted to her about becoming the chief teacher.


    in the end, it had only been less than a month.


    why did he want to take her out?


    ¡°i¡¯m also a chief engineer now, but the first phase of the project has been completed. i don¡¯t have anything to do at the moment.¡±


    tang rui had submitted the blueprint after the system upgrade and optimization.


    the first generation of armed satellites was completed.


    as for the second generation, there was no rush. he would let the researchers develop the electromagnetic armed satellite first.


    so, he really had nothing to do at the moment.


    he was finished with the missile.


    the transport plane project was also completed.


    although he had made a mistake earlier, he had gotten red lotus to re-evaluate the airflow layout of the transport plane afterward and manufactured one for the military to deliver.


    as for why he had to redesign the aero layout,


    the transport plane definitely could not follow¡­ they looked the same, right?


    thus, he had redesigned it.


    anyway, the design of this thing was very simple, and modifying the internal design was easier.


    currently, there was one project he had yet to deliver.


    it was the ground support attack aircraft project.


    but this project was not urgent.


    he could easily settle it when he was bored.


    ¡°i see¡­ if you ask me now, i can¡¯t think of anywhere. 1¡¯11 go to work tomorrow and look up a guide to see where it¡¯s fun.¡±


    li shuyao thought for a moment and couldn¡¯t decide where to go.


    they couldn¡¯t travel abroad, anyway.


    as for domestic locations, there were no restrictions.


    ¡°alright, you can choose the place.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t care about where they went to play at all. the main thing was that he stayed home every day. after a while, he became restless.


    after dinner, tang rui leaned on the sofa and played with his phone.


    at this moment, he thought of the companies that had applied for technology licensing before.


    it had been more than a month.


    the wearables were not out yet.


    there was a lot of news on the internet, and all sorts of traffic accounts were constantly leaking information.


    the buzz was quite high.


    but in reality, they were not sold at all.


    as for the ar game that huawei was talking about, there wasn¡¯t even a shadow of it now. just thinking about it was annoying.


    things were moving too slowly.


    the bored tang rui could only look up more information online.


    hmm?


    was india going to do a space flight on the 28th of the month?


    today was the 23rd.


    this meant that his india was going to fly this weekend.


    it was indeed official news.


    it seemed that india was determined to enter the space race.


    tang rui was looking forward to india¡¯s performance.


    as for whether he could succeed or not, he couldn¡¯t say for sure.


    after all, the aerospace project was also done by the entire country. there had been no problems with launching rockets before.


    we don¡¯t think india¡¯s aerospace engineering is that impressive, but that¡¯s because we are impressive.


    compared to india, there were so many countries in the world, but really not many could compete.


    in this aspect, the small days couldn¡¯t compare to india.


    although they were clamoring about sending people to the moon, that was their own technology.


    who didn¡¯t know how to hitch a ride?


    moreover, this news was only publicized to show respect to their father.


    they had offered so much money.


    since they hadn¡¯t learned any skills, giving them a seat wouldn¡¯t be a problem. after all, it would make them feel better.


    tang rui played with his phone for a while before li shuyao dragged him to the gym.


    in the next few days, tang rui didn¡¯t do any research either. he just wandered around at home every day and watched movies when he had nothing else to do.


    he couldn¡¯t bring himself to keep researching.


    in the blink of an eye, the weekend arrived.


    tang rui arrived at the blue army command center early. through red lotus¡¯s transcode, the situation at india¡¯s space launch site was displayed with a holographic projection.


    there was still half an hour before india launched the manned spacecraft.


    crack.


    tang rui sat in the chair, cracking melon seeds.


    on the holographic projection screen, brother san¡¯s news anchor was bragging about all aspects.


    however, honestly, the satish dhawan space center launch site wasn¡¯t bad.


    it was just that the paint was a bit perplexing.


    why not make it white or blue?


    instead, they got a fan of the macho man.


    it was a bit unbearable to watch.


    crack.


    by the time tang rui had eaten half a bag of melon seeds, the launch vehicle was finally about to launch. the exciting moment had arrived.


    tang rui stopped eating melon seeds.


    he stared at the holographic projection in front of him.


    as the countdown ended, the launch vehicle ignited.


    in the command hall of the 1sro, everyone was staring at the big screen, watching the rocket¡¯s flight attitude.


    take-off and landing were the most dangerous moments.


    a few seconds later, the carrier rocket flew normally and soared into the sky at an extremely fast speed.


    the image on tang rui¡¯s holographic projection screen also switched to a satellite perspective, clearly showing the launch vehicle¡¯s flight trajectory.


    according to the information india had announced,


    this manned spacecraft would enter an orbit of 400 kilometers, then begin orbiting and finally return to land.


    this figure was actually quite impressive.


    400 kilometers was sufficient.


    after all, this was a manned space flight, not a satellite launch. the difficulty of the two was not comparable.


    soon, the secondary thrusters and fairing separated.


    the three-stage rocket carried the manned spacecraft toward the 400-kilometer orbit.


    ¡°did it succeed?¡±


    tang rui put down the melon seeds, no longer eating.


    so far, india¡¯s launch vehicle was functioning normally, with no problems during its orbital flight.


    the spacecraft was about to enter orbit.


    as long as there were no issues with the landing, the manned space flight would be considered a success.


    hmm?


    at that moment, tang rui noticed something was amiss.


    the three-stage rocket hadn¡¯t separated from the spacecraft.


    that shouldn¡¯t have happened.


    they were already in orbit.


    what were they waiting for?


    puff!


    the manned spacecraft¡¯s attitude control engine activated, spewing out gas, and began to adjust the spacecraft¡¯s attitude.


    but the problem was that the three-stage rocket hadn¡¯t detached.


    this attempt at attitude adjustment was problematic.


    puff!


    puff!


    puff!


    tang rui watched the three manned spacecrafts frantically spurt gas in space, constantly trying to adjust their attitude.


    however, with the three-stage rocket attached, it was difficult to correct the posture.


    for two whole minutes, it spurted gas.


    out of breath, the manned spacecraft dragged the three-stage rocket and began orbiting the earth in an irregular motion.


    crack!


    tang rui resumed eating melon seeds.


    he really hadn¡¯t expected that after everything had gone smoothly, it would fail due to the three-stage rocket not separating.


    honestly, this was too basic an error.


    even if the spaceship had a problem, it would be more understandable.


    but a problem with the separation system?


    it was a little ridiculous.


    in the isro¡¯s command hall, there was silence.


    the person in charge was still talking to the astronauts, inquiring about the situation.


    the astronauts were fine. they were just a bit dizzy from being spun around and had to keep spinning.


    without external forces, the doomed spacecraft would float in space for some time before falling into the atmosphere and then crashing to the ground.


    ¡°sir, the spacecraft has deviated from its orbit.¡±


    ¡°how far off?¡±


    ¡°a deviation of 6.2 degrees.¡±


    ¡°recalculate the trajectory.¡±


    ¡°the calculations are complete.¡±


    the recalculated orbital data appeared on the big screen.


    this elliptical orbit overlapped with the orbit of a satellite below. that satellite was the space platform that the americans had just launched and had yet to assemble.


    nasa¡¯s satellite control center was also monitoring india¡¯s manned space flight.


    in the end, just as he had finished enjoying the spectacle, bad news arrived.


    their space platform overlapped with india¡¯s spacecraft. the scariest part was that they had no way to adjust the satellite¡¯s orbit.


    this was because the three satellites they had just launched were all core components, not mobile units.


    suddenly, the director of nasa couldn¡¯t laugh anymore.


    did he just get a taste of his own medicine?

 Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: The Melon is Finished, Departing for

    chapter 202: the melon is finished, departing for


    jiuzhaigou


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°this is going to be interesting.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s team also calculated the trajectory of the stricken spacecraft. upon discovering that their paths overlapped, he told red lotus to go wash a melon.


    this melon was indeed large.


    he just didn¡¯t know how to handle america.


    others might be oblivious, but he was well aware.


    the space platform lacked an orbit change device. it was equipped only with a miniature engine for attitude adjustment.


    dream on if you think that¡¯s enough to change trajectories.


    bzz bzz bzz¡­


    at that moment, tang rui¡¯s phone vibrated.


    he answered the call.


    it was from the space command center. the gist was that india was requesting assistance. they wanted us to deploy space fighter jets to rescue their doomed spaceship.


    the aerospace command center sought tang rui¡¯s advice.


    if he wanted to rescue them, he would.


    if not, he could simply claim that the space warship was undergoing maintenance.


    ¡°they just come out and ask us for a rescue? did they say anything else?¡±


    tang rui inquired after getting the full story.


    if that was the case, there was no need for a rescue.


    did they really think they were entitled to such a favor?


    imagine the nerve¡­


    ¡°they mentioned the rescue fee.¡±


    ¡°how much are they willing to pay?¡±


    ¡°eight million dollars.¡±


    ¡°the space fighter is in maintenance.¡±


    upon hearing this figure, tang rui was utterly disinterested.


    he wasn¡¯t heartless.


    even india didn¡¯t value its own astronauts highly. eight million dollars for a space rescue?


    ocean rescues cost more than that, let alone a space operation.


    after ending the call, tang rui turned his attention back to his melons.


    he didn¡¯t give his india another thought.


    meanwhile, nasa was in a meeting, trying to figure out a solution.


    the first idea was to seek help from crimson and use space fighter jets to tow their platform to safety.


    this option was well understood by all, yet no one voiced it.


    instead, they decided to suggest that india approach the crimson for assistance.


    this way¡­


    they wouldn¡¯t have to pay a dime to avert the crisis.


    upon sharing this plan, they immediately contacted india to advise them on managing the situation.


    the outcome was predictable.


    they were initially pleased to hear that india had sought help, but speechless upon learning of the rejection and the laughable offer made.


    didn¡¯t they grasp the severity of the situation?


    believing an eight-million-dollar offer would suffice was delusional.


    even if they were to plead for assistance, they couldn¡¯t possibly propose such a paltry sum.


    the folks at nasa were so infuriated they resorted to cursing.


    the phone was slammed down.


    nasa was at a loss.


    the pressure was mounting. india might disregard their astronauts, but nasa couldn¡¯t ignore the space platform.


    despite lengthy discussions, no viable alternative emerged.


    they had no choice but to escalate the issue and await directives from higher up.


    twenty minutes passed.


    the order came through, instructing them to stand down.


    upon receiving this directive, nasa disengaged.


    they were powerless to intervene.


    at that moment, their satellite network detected their own missiles launching.


    the missile¡¯s launch captured global attention.


    tang rui also noticed the missile and began tracking it.


    ¡°a sm-3 missile?¡±


    recognizing the missile type, tang rui understood its purpose.


    it was an anti-air missile, typically launched from a guided-missile cruiser, renowned for its satellite-striking capability.


    now, america had launched the missile.


    their intentions were clear.


    they planned to obliterate india¡¯s stricken ship.


    america¡¯s approach was merciless.


    strike without warning.


    how should he phrase it?


    should he thank india for providing the rocket?


    tang rui scoffed internally, then focused on the holographic projection displaying the trajectories.


    one was ascending.


    the other orbited earth.


    if the missile maintained its course, it would hit its target without fail.


    shortly after, the sm-3 missile struck the indian spacecraft, not the re-entry capsule, but the third-stage rocket.


    nevertheless, the re-entry capsule sustained severe damage.


    tang rui recalculated the re-entry capsule¡¯s new trajectory post-explosion.


    this time, there were no casualties.


    the capsule would complete two and a half orbits before re-entering the atmosphere and splashing down in the eastern pacific ocean.


    with this conclusion, he tossed the melon seeds onto the table and exited the command hall.


    there was nothing more to see.


    he had finished his melons.


    next, it was time for the others to bicker.


    meanwhile, nations worldwide began reassessing the sm-3 missile¡¯s capabilities.


    this was no drill.


    there was no opportunity for recalculations or simulations.


    destroying a spacecraft was a testament to rapid response capabilities.


    the high-altitude, mid-orbit anti-missile prowess of the sm-3 was not to be underestimated, certainly more reliable than the sm-6.


    it was no wonder the japanese were keen on acquiring sm-3 missiles.


    their targeting was notably robust.


    yet, tang rui remained skeptical that the sm-3 could intercept the tf-17 and tf-41. one boasted an elusive trajectory, the other, a formidable warhead.


    no panic was necessary; he had just witnessed a two-kick solution.


    that night, india held a press conference addressing the day¡¯s aerospace events and fielded questions.


    two main points emerged:


    they resented his success. one wouldn¡¯t rescue, the other would launch missiles.


    listening to india¡¯s defiant words, the audience was impressed.


    five great powers, indeed, to rebuke two in one go.


    maintaining its stance, it planned to confront the remaining three, preferably at a united nations meeting.


    india, press on. you have our support.


    the crowd jeered, barely concealing their schadenfreude.


    it had been ages since such audacity was on display.


    they egged on india to intensify its tirade.


    yet, this was all during the press conference. afterward, india discreetly contacted the americans to discuss a weapons purchase.


    tang rui paid no mind to the press conference.


    it was trivial.


    post-dinner, he and li shuyao began packing for a trip.


    the destination was set.


    li shuyao had spent the entire day researching and ultimately chose jiuzhaigou.


    tang rui was indifferent to the location.


    sightseeing was the same everywhere to him.


    the following day, april 29th, tang rui and company embarked on their vacation.


    their private jet took them directly to shu city.


    from there, they drove an rv to jiuzhaigou valley, indulging in the simple pleasures of eating, drinking, and reveling..

 Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Giant Panda: Listen to Me, Thank You...

    chapter 203: giant panda: listen to me, thank you¡­


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    upon their arrival at jiuzhaigou, the pair were immediately filled with regret.


    their intention had been to immerse themselves in the natural beauty, not to be engulfed by a sea of tourists.


    the area was swarming with visitors. what beauty could be appreciated in such chaos?


    ¡°perhaps we should consider a different location?¡± tang rui suggested to li shuyao as he surveyed the teeming masses. his concern wasn¡¯t one of safety.


    it was simply the tedium of it all.


    what joy was there in viewing nature through a throng of bodies?


    no matter the splendor of the landscape, it was obscured by the crowd.


    ¡°indeed, it¡¯s overly crowded. we might try returning post-holiday,¡± li shuyao concurred, her gaze sweeping over the throngs of people.


    her curiosity to explore was strong.


    yet, under these circumstances, it was far from ideal.


    departing jiuzhaigou, their next destination was uncertain.


    ¡°how about we visit the pandas instead?¡± li shuyao proposed with a spark of excitement after consulting her phone¡¯s guide.


    ¡°that sounds wonderful. let¡¯s go see the pandas,¡± tang rui responded, his own excitement kindled by the idea.


    indeed.


    why hadn¡¯t he thought of visiting the pandas over jiuzhaigou?


    ¡°gao yang, let¡¯s head to the giant panda base.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    with gao yang at the wheel, they activated the navigation and set off towards the giant panda base.


    leaving jiuzhaigou behind, they merged onto the highway.


    a sudden thought struck tang rui, and he deployed the drone from their rv to survey the surrounding forests.


    he was well aware of the news reports.


    they claimed that the mountainous regions of shu du were home to numerous wild giant pandas.


    the internet humorously suggested that in sichuan¡¯s rural areas, giant pandas were as common as household pets, with children riding them to school.


    though clearly a jest, the presence of wild giant pandas in these mountains was a fact, making their decision a sound one, albeit their numbers were not as exaggerated.


    as the drone¡¯s battery neared depletion, tang rui had yet to spot any wild giant pandas. not a single pheasant, let alone a panda, had appeared.


    the drone¡¯s scanning system was also failing.


    tang rui instructed hong lian to pilot the drone back and scan the mountainous forest area.


    different equipment, different results.


    once the drone arrived, it activated its light quantum information capture system and immediately identified several wild giant pandas.


    tang rui examined the map markers.


    they selected a panda that was accessible via the best road conditions and closest to their location and directed gao yang to drive there.


    over an hour later, the rv pulled into a mountain village.


    ¡°where¡¯s the giant panda?¡± li shuyao inquired as she stepped out of the vehicle, scanning the area to no avail.


    ¡°follow me,¡± tang rui beckoned, leading li shuyao, with gao yang and two multifunctional robots in tow, towards the mountain¡¯s rear.


    ascending less than 700 meters along the mountain path.


    they encountered a giant panda near a bamboo grove.


    it was fully grown.


    however¡­


    its cleanliness left much to be desired.


    the white fur had taken on a yellowish hue.


    ¡°red lotus, take control,¡± tang rui instructed.


    ¡°understood, master. 1 am on it,¡± the robot affirmed.


    the robots approached the bewildered panda and restrained it.


    the panda, unaccustomed to such encounters, bellowed in protest, struggling to break free but to no avail.


    the robots, each weighing over 320 kilograms, had firmly secured the panda¡¯s limbs, rendering its struggles futile.


    observing the subdued panda, tang rui approached.


    ¡°i haven¡¯t eaten in over twenty days. even if i were to roast you, i¡¯d be fine. do you understand why?¡±


    ¡°this is a matter of survival.¡±


    tang rui spoke to the panda with a sly grin.


    he had no need to play the hero.


    h h


    the panda was dumbfounded


    this human was unlike any it had encountered before. not only did he not offer sustenance, but he also instilled fear.


    ¡°enough with the jokes. why have you had red lotus capture it?¡± li shuyao chided tang rui lightly.


    ¡°to keep one as a pet,¡± tang rui confessed his intentions.


    what was the harm in capturing a giant panda?


    even if he were to capture eight or ten, the authorities would likely turn a blind eye.


    at worst, he would establish another giant panda breeding center within his company. releasing the panda was out of the question.


    despite the panda¡¯s status as a national treasure, it paled in comparison to his own stature.


    ¡°are you seriously considering keeping a giant panda?¡± li shuyao was at a loss for words.


    such an act would be unthinkable for anyone else.


    but for tang rui, a permit for panda breeding could probably be expedited and delivered by the afternoon.


    ¡°i am contemplating it, though i¡¯d prefer to rear two cubs rather than this adult. but now that we¡¯ve caught it, releasing it seems wasteful,¡± tang rui mused with a frown.


    ¡°and how do you plan to care for them?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not sure yet. i¡¯ll download some information and leave the care to red lotus. we¡¯ll just enjoy their company in our leisure time.¡±


    while they deliberated over the care of the giant panda, gao yang remained alert, his focus on the surroundings.


    the responsibility of rearing a giant panda was not his concern.


    his duty was to ensure tang rui¡¯s safety.


    should the panda pose any threat to tang rui, he would not hesitate to neutralize it.


    ¡°what is happening here?¡±


    at that moment, a middle-aged man took in the scene and called out to tang rui and his companions.


    ah!


    how should they respond?


    could they really say they were capturing a giant panda to take home as a pet?


    ¡°are you folks from a research institute?¡±


    the man approached, and upon seeing the robots holding the panda, he switched to mandarin, seeking an explanation..

 Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Giant Panda: Listen to Me, Thank You...(Part 2)

    chapter 204: giant panda: listen to me, thank you¡­(part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°no,¡± tang rui shook his head.


    ¡°if you¡¯re not from the research institute, why did you capture the giant panda? this is a giant panda released by the research institute.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s from the research institute, not wild?¡±


    ¡°what do you mean ¡®wild¡¯? this was released by the research institute. if you ask me, why bother with research and release if it doesn¡¯t even leave? it just stays here every day, sometimes even going to our village, waiting for the kids to come back from school to feed it.¡±


    good gracious.


    no wonder it was so dirty.


    this was definitely a giant panda that couldn¡¯t take care of itself.


    ¡°sir, may 1 know where the research institute is?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°it¡¯s just at the foot of the mountain, not far from here.¡±


    under the man¡¯s lead, tang rui and the others arrived at the research institute at the foot of the mountain, and the giant panda was also carried down the mountain by two robots.


    upon arriving at the research institute, gao yang showed his identification.


    the staff contacted their higher-ups, who continued to report up the chain. after several layers of communication, the authenticity of the situation was confirmed.


    then, from top to bottom, the orders were escalated.


    when this lowest-level research institute received the order from the higher-ups, the person in charge was dumbfounded.


    ¡°is there a problem with the documents?¡±


    tang rui felt that the person in charge¡¯s gaze towards him was a bit strange.


    ii


    no problem. you must be president tang. welcome to our research institute,¡± the person in charge said, shaking his head with an excited tone.


    ¡°don¡¯t be so formal, i¡¯m just here to take a look.¡±


    ¡°yes, yes, president tang. 1¡¯11 report to you the current situation of the research


    institute. our institute is¡­¡±


    the person in charge warmly welcomed tang rui and took him around the research institute.


    there were only eight people in the entire building.


    their main research topic was the issue of releasing giant pandas into the wild, a project they had fought for.


    so far, however, there had been little results.


    the only result was that they found that giant pandas wouldn¡¯t starve to death after release.


    they were really starving.


    the giant panda would actually go around looking for people.


    not looking for food, but for someone to feed it.


    after tang rui heard it all, he felt like he had heard a bunch of nonsense.


    as long as it¡¯s a giant panda, it won¡¯t starve to death in a crowded place, whether it¡¯s a village or a city.


    it might even be possible for it to be overfed.


    the giant panda¡¯s location in the back mountain was really because they had no other choice but to let it be.


    sending it back to the reserve only meant that it might escape that very night.


    it wasn¡¯t the first time they had done this. just the travel expenses alone had almost depleted their budget.


    ¡°can¡¯t we impose restrictions?¡± tang rui curiously asked after listening.


    ¡°there¡¯s no way to restrict it, and we can¡¯t set up a net around the reserve. it can run away anytime it wants.¡±


    the manager shook his head.


    after hearing this, tang rui looked at the giant panda sitting in the courtyard of the research institute eating bamboo, his eyes narrowing.


    ii


    i¡¯ll think of a solution for you. wait for me to go back and build something.¡± after saying that, he returned to the rv and began to make things on the workbench in the car.


    a device resembling a bracelet.


    after he was done, he had red lotus input the coordinates of the protected area¡¯s border map into it, then returned to the research institute with the bracelet.


    ¡°put this on it.¡±


    ¡°what is this?¡±


    ¡°satellite positioning bracelet and special limiter.¡±


    after hearing this, the person in charge was a bit confused, but still put the bracelet on the giant panda¡¯s arm.


    after putting it on, the bracelet automatically tightened.


    it was securely fastened to the giant panda¡¯s forelimbs.


    ¡°let¡¯s go and set it free,¡± tang rui said with a smile.


    ¡°alright.¡± the person in charge didn¡¯t ask anything and agreed directly.


    the order from above was to cooperate unconditionally with president tang¡¯s research.


    don¡¯t worry about what he wanted to study.


    just cooperate.


    unless he wanted to eat the meat of the giant panda, then he could be stopped and told that the meat of the giant panda was not tasty.


    very quickly, the group set off for the protected area where the giant pandas were released.


    the giant panda was in a cage and carried by two robots, so their speed was very fast.


    in less than two hours, they arrived at the nature reserve in the mountains.


    ¡°is this the border of the nature reserve?¡± tang rui looked at the big tree with the sign hanging and asked.


    ¡°yes, from here all the way to the other side of the mountain is a nature reserve,¡± the person-in-charge replied.


    ¡°alright, then put the cage in the reserve and open it.¡± after tang rui heard this, he gave the order.


    two robots carried the cage inside.


    then, they opened the cage.


    the giant panda inside saw that the cage had been opened and ran out, wanting to escape.


    it was very familiar with this kind of thing.


    this time, as soon as it stepped out of the boundary of the nature reserve, the bracelet on its forelimb instantly emitted a pulse of current that stimulated its nerves.


    ¡°roar!


    ¡öi


    the giant panda cried out and fell to the ground.


    ¡°president tang, this¡­¡±


    when the person in charge saw this scene, he was a little worried.


    ¡°i¡¯m fine,¡± tang rui shook his head.


    he knew what he had created.


    the bracelet released an electromagnetic pulse that stimulated the nerves, not an electric current. it would not cause any physical damage to the giant panda.


    as for the psychological trauma, that was hard to say.


    very quickly, the pain level released by the bracelet began to decrease. although there was still a stinging feeling, it was not as intense as before.


    the giant panda got up from the ground and wanted to crawl forward.


    however, the pain level increased after it took a step, scaring it into withdrawing its forelimbs.


    the pain level immediately decreased.


    were giant pandas stupid?


    it wasn¡¯t that stupid.


    the feedback from the human body made it shrink back and forth.


    when it was slowly pushed into the nature reserve, the bracelet stopped releasing electromagnetic pulses.


    the more it moved forward, the more pain it felt.


    retreat.


    it didn¡¯t hurt anymore.


    sitting on the ground behind the border, the panda was dumbfounded.


    ¡°the problem is solved.¡±


    when tang rui saw this scene, he smiled very happily.


    he had done another good deed.


    ¡°won¡¯t it come out again?¡±


    ¡°as long as it¡¯s not afraid of pain, it can come out. but for now, it should still be afraid of pain.


    the bracelet also has some detection functions integrated into it. later, you can download software and monitor the status of the giant panda through the software.


    if you find that its condition is not right, use the positioning on the bracelet to save it. if there¡¯s no problem, don¡¯t worry about it.¡±


    tang rui nodded and said. he wanted the giant panda to be self-reliant, not to force it to death.


    if the research institute realized that something was wrong, they would naturally come to the rescue.


    it wasn¡¯t far anyway.


    there was no ferocious beast here that could threaten the giant panda.


    as long as it looked for food, it would not starve to death and could survive in the wild.


    what he did before was purely a habit.


    what if the child was mischievous and could not be cured?


    he would be fine after a beating.


    very quickly, everyone left the place and went back the way they came.


    seeing that everyone had left, the giant panda also wanted to escape, but it did not dare to extend its claws forward.


    it knew that it would hurt.


    roar!


    miserable wails echoed behind everyone.


    ¡°master, the robot¡¯s detector has detected something special under the rock on the right. do we need to go further?¡±


    on the way back, red lotus reported a special situation to tang rui through the smart glasses.


    ¡°what¡¯s so special about it?¡± tang rui asked doubtfully.


    ¡°according to the detector¡¯s scan, there is a fault under the rock wall, but the distribution of the fault is irregular.¡±


    ¡°will there be any problems?¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s no problem. it¡¯s just that there¡¯s a high probability that there¡¯s oil under such a rock formation.¡±


    hmm?


    oil?


    after tang rui heard the word ¡®oil¡¯, his eyes immediately lit up.


    ¡°let¡¯s go over there and take a look.¡±


    following red lotus¡¯s guidance, tang rui brought everyone to walk in another direction, which was the direction of the rock wall.


    although everyone didn¡¯t know what tang rui wanted to do.


    however, they didn¡¯t ask and just followed him.


    he came to the rock wall.


    the multi-functional robot used a drill to drill holes into the rock wall and then turned on the scanning at full power.


    ¡°what are you digging for?¡± li shuyao asked curiously.


    ¡°i found something special. you¡¯ll know later.¡± tang rui didn¡¯t say anything about the oil.


    if he couldn¡¯t find it, wouldn¡¯t that be embarrassing?


    he would wait for red lotus¡¯s results.


    five minutes later, red lotus controlled the robot to retrieve the drill bit and then reported to tang rui. ¡°master, according to the shock wave feedback and atomic radiation data just now, there is a 92% probability that there is a massive oil pocket below.¡±


    ¡°why can¡¯t i be 100% sure?¡± tang rui asked red lotus.


    master, the detection equipment carried by the robots is too weak.¡±


    ¡°alright, i got it.¡±


    he did not say anything and led everyone down the mountain.


    then, he returned to the car, removed the detector on the robot, and began to disassemble it..

 Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: High-definition Crust Scanner

    chapter 205: high-definition crust scanner


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    with a workbench and a robotic arm, dismantling the equipment was very fast. however, when he was installing it, he did not install it according to the original equipment design. instead, he added some accessories and functions to upgrade the equipment.


    the last component was installed.


    a faint light flashed.


    [item: simple underground mineral scanner]


    [experience: 0/300]


    [source: 1692.98]


    tang rui glanced at the system panel and then clicked on strengthen.


    then, a blue light flashed.


    equipment enhancement completed.


    after the equipment was enhanced, it had changed from the size of a flashlight to a separate set of equipment.


    a plug and a mainframe.


    [item: high-definition crust scanner]


    [experience: 0/1500]


    [enhancement: high-precision probe, sensor, analyzer, radiation sensor, microwave sensor]


    [source: 1678.98]


    tang rui looked at the system panel in front of him and was a little surprised. the description of the surface of the earth¡¯s crust was actually quite scary. according to the current geography, the surface of the earth¡¯s crust should be more than 120 kilometers underground.


    further down is the mantle layer. we don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on there.


    take the current human drilling technology for example.


    the deepest they dug was only 12 kilometers underground.


    if it was expressed by skin.


    it was equivalent to not even penetrating the dead skin stratum corneum of earth, let alone touching the skin and flesh.


    to say that this detector could scan all address structures within 120 kilometers underground, tang rui did not believe it.


    it wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t trust the system.


    it was because he didn¡¯t spend enough origin points.


    if he could reach that level after the special strengthening, he felt that it would not be a problem.


    however, he had only strengthened a portion of it and had not completed the special skill yet, so the effect should not be that exaggerated.


    however, he did not need such an exaggerated effect.


    as long as they could explore 10 kilometers underground, it would be fine.


    even if there were mineral veins deeper, the mining technology would not allow it.


    ¡°red lotus, save the blueprint and control the robot to explore the situation below the rock wall.¡±


    tang rui instructed red lotus.


    ¡°alright, red lotus understands.¡± red lotus controlled the robot and set off with the equipment.


    tang rui returned to the rv¡¯s living room and turned on the holographic projection.


    ten minutes later.


    the robot rushed to the location of the rock wall, inserted the probe into the rock wall, and turned on the equipment.


    weng!


    an invisible magnetic field rippled in all directions.


    the various waves and magnetic induction lines underground were received by the equipment and analyzed.


    at this time, on the holographic projection screen in front of tang rui, the geological model below the rock wall began to appear.


    the soil, the rocks, the flow of the underground water¡­


    the veil on the ground fell.


    all the geological data was clearly displayed in front of tang rui¡¯s eyes, including the oil that red lotus speculated.


    there were no oil fields below.


    but there was also the oil from the shales.


    not only did they have it, but they also had a lot of reserves.


    in any case, on the holographic projection in front of tang rui, the black tendrils that followed the roots almost covered the entire ground.


    in addition to the oil, they also found a vein.


    small mineral vein.


    it was still buried very deep and basically had no mining value.


    in the blink of an eye.


    twenty minutes passed.


    the detection equipment stopped working because the scanning had reached its limit.


    the situation 20 kilometers underground in this area was already completely displayed before tang rui¡¯s eyes.


    it could be seen from the holographic projection screen.


    there were many good things buried underground.


    however, it was too deep and could not be mined.


    however, it was definitely possible to extract the oil from the ground. the nearest place to the ground was a 720-meter-deep drill hole.


    as for how much was underground¡­


    he couldn¡¯t figure it out yet.


    this was because the edge of the current exploration was all about the oil.


    ¡°red lotus, control the robots and head to the border to scout again.¡± tang rui ordered.


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    ten minutes later, the robot rushed to the edge of the detection area at its fastest speed and inserted the probe again.


    then, on the holographic projection screen in front of tang rui, the originally pitch-black underground boundary also became clear.


    another twenty minutes passed.


    the scan ended.


    there was still a lot of oil underground, and it was still spreading to the surrounding areas, as if there was no border.


    moreover, based on the dense roots of the oil, if they continued to move to the left, there would be more reserves there.


    this made tang rui a little numb.


    didn¡¯t they say that our country has little oil reserves?


    he had only been exploring for a short time, but the reserves of underground oil had already exceeded 100 million tons. if he continued to explore, there would definitely be more.


    this was called having little reserves?


    as for the difficulty of mining¡­


    it would be quite difficult to drill holes from other places.


    due to the blockage of the underground water and rocks, it was indeed difficult to dig down. the deepest part even reached 4200 meters underground.


    however, from the rock wall, 700 meters was enough.


    this was not a problem for the current drilling technology of humans. as long as the local drilling team had better equipment, they could do it for you.


    ¡°red lotus, convert the holographic data into a 2d geological structure data map and send it to lin chao.¡±


    ¡°yes, master. it has been sent.¡±


    tang rui picked up his phone and called lin chao.


    ¡°hey¡­ brother lin, i¡¯ve sent you a set of geological data. send it to the higher-ups¡­yes, i just discovered it¡­ alright, i¡¯ll wait for your news.¡± he hung up the phone.


    tang rui got out of the car and entered the research institute.


    as soon as he entered, he saw li shuyao holding a milk bottle and feeding a small ball.


    it was so small that it was not even as big as a washbasin.


    it was round and especially cute.


    this was what a giant panda should be like.


    how could the person from before be called a giant panda?


    other than the one in li shuyao¡¯s arms, there was another person beside her who was also holding a dumpling of the same size.


    ¡°what¡¯s the situation with these two pandas?¡± tang rui asked gao yang.


    ¡°it just arrived.¡± gao yang replied.


    ¡°you want me to take it back and raise it?¡± tang rui curled the corners of his mouth and asked.


    ¡°jinling is going to build a giant panda base. it¡¯s quieter in our company.¡± gao yang also lied through his teeth.


    it wasn¡¯t a plane taking off or landing.


    it was the one that fired the two kicks.


    that was also called peace?


    however, tang rui nodded after listening. this was more like it.


    it was just two pandas. why couldn¡¯t their company raise pandas?


    no problem at all.


    after the two little balls finished drinking milk, tang rui picked one up like li shuyao and played with it in his arms.


    how comfortable.


    this was not as fun as petting a cat.


    tang rui felt that the little thing in his arms was moving, as if it wasn¡¯t feeling well.


    he grabbed the flesh on the back of its neck and lifted it up.


    ¡°what do you want?¡±


    tang rui stared at the little dumpling.


    ¡°sob, sob, sob


    the little furball started to bark cutely.


    good heavens.


    that was what pandas called when they were young.


    wasn¡¯t this a crying monster?

 Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: A Bold Hypothesis

    chapter 206: a bold hypothesis


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    that evening, tang rui and his group didn¡¯t return to the city but stayed here instead.


    they had a hearty dinner.


    an open-air barbecue was set up.


    one hand cuddling a panda, the other eating skewers.


    looking up, they could see the stars; looking down, they saw beautiful black legs. this was more enjoyable than staying in a hotel in the city.


    furthermore, sleeping arrangements were easily sorted out. gao yang spent the night at the research institute¡¯s dormitory, while tang rui and li shuyao stayed in the rv.


    before sleeping, tang rui opened the rv¡¯s corner supports to prevent it from swaying.


    thus, they slept until naturally waking up.


    by the time tang rui got up the next day, several expert groups had already arrived.


    this included people from the sichuan provincial oil group and petrochina.


    among them were two big shots from the academy of science and the academy of engineering.


    ¡°sorry, i woke up late and made everyone wait. my apologies,¡± tang rui said somewhat embarrassedly.


    making two professors wait for him to wake up was somewhat awkward.


    ¡°you¡¯re young; it¡¯s normal to sleep a bit longer. we old men, even if we want to, can¡¯t sleep that much,¡± said professor zhao from the academy of sciences, a leader in geological research, with a smile, not minding this at all.


    tang rui, seeing the panda in professor zhao¡¯s hands, also nodded.


    cuddling a panda¡­ truly, it knew no age or gender bounds.


    ¡°president tang, can this old man take a look at the equipment first?¡± professor shen from the academy of engineering, less calm, directly asked.


    ¡°look at the equipment?¡± tang rui was taken aback by the question.


    ¡°yes, the geological data you sent yesterday, what equipment was used for its detection?¡± professor shen nodded.


    ¡°that¡­ a new type of detection equipment.¡±


    ¡°may i see it?¡±


    ¡°sure, there¡¯s nothing to it.¡±


    after saying this, tang rui went back to the vehicle and brought down the equipment.


    this equipment did not surpass current technological levels. its lack of development was mainly due to different thinking approaches and levels of importance given.


    if humans hadn¡¯t focused on space exploration, but instead devoted efforts to drilling and reaching the earth¡¯s core, then our technological reserves in geological research and exploration would have been much more substantial.


    perhaps even large drilling machinery would have been developed by now.


    after tang rui finished eating, everyone went to the conference room to discuss the issue of underground shale oil.


    both the sichuan provincial oil and petrochina were here for the shale oil, especially the former, hoping to find a large oil field in sichuan province and start extracting immediately.


    from a geological standpoint, there should be oil fields under sichuan province.


    but the problem was, up until now, no significant oil fields had been found in sichuan, although plenty of mineral resources were discovered.


    especially lithium ore, known as white oil, with an astonishing reserve of 520,000 tons.


    the koreans and japanese were envious to the point of tears.


    back to the main topic.


    the oil companies were here for the shale oil, but the two professors had different reasons.


    professor shen was interested in the geological exploration equipment,


    while professor zhao wanted tang rui to accompany him to the northeast.


    ¡°to the northeast?¡± tang rui asked, puzzled, after hearing this.


    ¡°yes, president tang. the shale oil you discovered is actually not significant in our country.


    the northeast has the largest reserves of shale oil,¡± professor zhao nodded.


    ¡°and the underground shale oil here?¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°for sichuan province, just confirming the reserves is enough. for environmental reasons, there¡¯s no need to extract the shale oil here,¡± professor zhao concluded.


    the petrochina representatives didn¡¯t mind this decision, but the sichuan provincial oil group¡¯s people¡¯s expressions changed instantly.


    at professor zhao¡¯s level, his opinions were usually adopted by the higher-ups.


    he said no extraction.


    so, there would be no extraction.


    even if the sichuan provincial oil group was desperate, their opinions honestly didn¡¯t matter much.


    ¡°president tang, our sichuan provincial oil group welcomes crimson to invest here. whether in mining or oil fields, there¡¯s no problem,¡± the representatives hurriedly said.


    they knew they couldn¡¯t sway professor zhao¡¯s thinking, but there was still a chance with tang rui¡¯s involvement.


    before coming, their superiors had specifically instructed them.


    so, they laid it out clearly for tang rui.


    come on.


    if your crimson corporation came over, whether for mining or oil extraction, there¡¯d be no issues.


    tang rui smiled upon hearing this but did not make a direct statement.


    to be honest, he wasn¡¯t interested in other money; it was all small change.


    but the money from oil, that he valued.


    it was like a money-printing machine, just sitting at home counting money every day, not troublesome at all.


    but professor zhao was right.


    destroying the local environment for the sake of extracting shale oil was definitely not advisable.


    so, he didn¡¯t express his opinion.


    ¡°elder zhao, could you briefly explain the issue of shale oil extraction? i don¡¯t know much about it,¡± tang rui thought for a moment and asked.


    ¡°there¡¯s nothing to it. simply put, extracting shale oil is quite complicated. it¡¯s not just about drilling a well underground and the oil gushing out by itself.


    the extraction of shale oil requires a large amount of water resources. the current extraction technology is divided into several types¡­¡± professor zhao began to explain the issue of extracting shale oil to tang rui.


    after hearing this, tang rui frowned.


    howto put it?


    extracting shale oil was indeed a bit troublesome.


    especially with current technology, the environmental impact would be significant, and the cost high.


    after hearing this, he was less inclined to engage in this.


    even if he did, he couldn¡¯t use the existing technology to extract shale oil; he¡¯d need to create new equipment and use the system panel for upgrades and enhancements.


    ¡°thank you, elder zhao. 1 think i understand the issue of extracting shale oil. 1¡¯11 carefully study the specific technical problems,¡± tang rui responded.


    ¡°so, president tang, when are we going to the northeast?¡± professor zhao inquired about tang rui¡¯s plans.


    ¡°to the northeast¡­ i want to clarify the underground shale oil reserves here before going there,¡± tang rui said after a moment of thought. sichuan province had sent a giant panda, so it wouldn¡¯t be good to leave straight away. he had to confirm the reserves first.


    ¡°alright, i also want to look at the geological conditions here,¡± professor zhao nodded, saying no more.


    for someone in his line of geological work, it was normal to stay outdoors for ten days to half a month. staying here for two days was no big deal at all.


    then, tang rui, carrying two ¡®dumplings¡¯, brought professor zhao and professor shen to the rv, waiting for the robot to activate the equipment.


    others weren¡¯t allowed in due to insufficient security clearance.


    when the sichuan provincial oil group¡¯s representatives saw tang rui taking away the two ¡®dumplings¡¯, and li shuyao no longer had any ¡®dumplings¡¯ to cuddle, they immediately called their superiors.


    in less than an hour, six small ¡®dumplings¡¯ were delivered to the research institute.


    ¡°ms. li, these ¡®dumplings¡¯ are all very lively¡­¡±


    the representatives from the sichuan provincial oil group began to act as breeders, using the ¡®dumplings¡¯ to win over li shuyao, hoping she would speak favorably on their behalf.


    sichuan province lacked nothing but ¡®dumplings.¡¯


    forget six.


    if time allowed, they could bring over sixty small ¡®dumplings¡¯ to cry at you together in the yard.


    who could resist that?


    in the blink of an eye, a day passed.


    tang rui and the two professors stayed inside the rv the whole time.


    at this point, their expressions were quite strange.


    how should he say it?


    after a day of continuous detection and scanning, the underground shale oil reserves had not been clarified.


    because they discovered a problem.


    it seemed that shale oil was everywhere underground. below the shale oil, there were even a few small oil fields.


    additionally, based on a day¡¯s scanning, they had a bold hypothesis: beneath the surface¡¯s geological structure, except for the areas occupied by special mineral veins, most of the terrain had an oil layer underneath.


    not just oil, but an oil layer.


    similar to an underground water layer, it was another layer underground, containing oil, a type of geological structure.


    this was a bold guess, and it lacked theoretical support.


    but the problem was, after a day of exploration, they found that there were shale oil and gas layers everywhere underground, which was beyond their expectations.


    according to the currently proven reserves, there were more than 2.7 billion tons underground, not including the two small oil fields buried deep underground..

 Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: The Undersea Tunnel and Oil Pipeline Through Bohai Bay

    chapter 207: the undersea tunnel and oil pipeline through bohai bay


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°if there really is an oil pocket in the geological structure, then our country will definitely not be short of oil. or rather, no country in the world will be short of oil. it¡¯s just that in some places, the oil pockets are buried very deep due to geological conditions, so they have not been discovered.¡±


    tang rui looked at the geological structure model on the holographic projection screen in front of him and muttered softly.


    ¡°no, some countries will still be short of oil,¡± professor zhao shook his head. ¡°even if there is an oil pocket, it may still be insufficient.¡±


    ¡°for example?¡± tang rui asked curiously.


    ¡°for example, the geological structure of tu¡¯ao. even if there are oil pockets, they are likely very deep. basically, there are no conditions for mining.¡±


    ¡°but they are full of mineral veins.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s not talk about them. in our country, there are a few places that meet the conditions for large-scale oil fields. however, after previous explorations, no oil fields were found.


    now that we have president tang¡¯s equipment, we can go over and explore to find the underground oil field.¡±


    ¡°which part of our country meets the conditions to have a large oil field?


    daqing or somewhere else?¡±


    ¡°not the qing kingdom, but the liao river.¡±


    the three of them talked for a while. the two professors were still optimistic about finding an oil field, given the vastness of the country.


    according to current speculation, as long as it was not a special geological environment, oil pockets would likely exist. it was just a matter of how much and how deep they were. it would be rare to find no oil pockets at all.


    ¡°but we don¡¯t have enough equipment. it would be great if we had more of this kind. we wouldn¡¯t have to wait to change locations every time,¡± professor shen said.


    ¡°this is a minor issue. 1¡¯11 arrange for production tonight. we¡¯ll be able to produce a lot by tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°aren¡¯t we going to the northeast tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°wait for the equipment¡­why don¡¯t we go to jiuzhaigou tomorrow and explore it?¡± tang rui suggested.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s go to jiuzhaigou.¡±


    in the evening, tang rui mentioned to the people from sichuan oil that he wanted to go to jiuzhaigou for an inspection and exploration.


    the other party immediately expressed that there was no problem.


    there was no issue at all. jiuzhaigou¡¯s terrain was very special and definitely had scientific research value.


    the next day, tang rui and the others went to jiuzhaigou to conduct scientific research, mainly on geological issues.


    the three big shots arrived at jiuzhaigou.


    it was a highly confidential scientific research project.


    naturally, jiuzhaigou valley had to be sealed off. anyway, it would only be for a day, so it was a minor issue.


    just like that, tang rui did what he promised li shuyao.


    he said he was here to see the scenery in jiuzhaigou.


    he had to.


    as for scientific research, he would leave it to the two big shots.


    they relaxed for an entire day.


    the next day, tang rui brought a group of people and eight dumplings back to the company.


    li shuyao and the breeder disembarked from the plane at the company.


    tang rui took the group and flew directly to the liaohe oil field for an inspection.


    red lotus had built 1500 sets of detection equipment the previous day.


    to increase manufacturing speed, tang rui had red lotus reduce the degree of exquisiteness of the equipment. as long as the effect wasn¡¯t compromised, they could make it a bit larger.


    then, red lotus increased the size of the equipment to that of a computer¡¯s mainframe box, and the probe became a 30-centimeter-long rod.


    however, this did not affect its effectiveness.


    upon arriving at the liaohe oil field, the local military was ready.


    after distributing the equipment, they followed tang rui¡¯s instructions, taking the equipment to their respective coordinates, and inserting the rods into the ground.


    tang rui and the two professors sat in the rv.


    he looked at the holographic projection screen, which was displaying a visualized geological structure model that was continuously spreading underground.


    ¡°there is indeed an oil pocket. the oil field on the liaohe river is the underground oil pocket that was squeezed to the surface due to geological fluctuations.


    or rather, the oil fields by the sea are all spread from the underground oil pocket to the surface due to the compression of continental plates and geological issues,¡± professor zhao said excitedly. his hypothesis was correct.


    the reason he wasn¡¯t sure in sichuan province was that the oil pocket there was too thin and the reserves were small.


    however, the liaohe oil field had vast reserves.


    the two were not on the same level at all.


    ¡°why do 1 feel that the oil fields on the seabed are even larger than those on land?¡±


    as tang rui spoke, he zoomed in on the model of the seaside detection boundary.


    this was a huge oil field buried 6.2 kilometers underground. this oil field was connected to the underground oil pocket, and the connecting channel between the two could be clearly seen.


    moreover, the boundary of this oil field was not shown.


    however, even the current reserves had reached an astonishing 440 billion tons.


    tang rui even suspected that if they explored all the parts at the bottom of the sea, the reserves of this oil field might exceed a trillion tons.


    ¡°if this oil field is exploited, we still need to import oil. it¡¯s not bad if we don¡¯t export it.¡±


    ¡°according to the current exploration data, the oil pocket below the liaohe oil field should be connected to the oil pocket below the bohai bay and the yellow sea.


    this area is where the oil resources are concentrated, similar to the gulf region, so there must be a large oil field at the bottom of the sea.¡±


    ¡°then what are we waiting for? let¡¯s go to the sea and investigate.¡±


    ¡°we don¡¯t have a boat, right?¡±


    ¡°leave this problem to me.¡±


    tang rui picked up the confidential phone, dialed the number of a navy big shot, and briefly explained the situation.


    it could be summarized in one sentence.


    i, tang rui, apply for a warship.


    after receiving approval, he hung up the phone.


    if


    yes,¡± tang rui said to the two professors. ¡°we¡¯ll board the ship at jinzhou port in half an hour.¡±


    ¡°we¡¯re getting on a ship? what ship?¡± the two professors were stunned.


    ¡°warship,¡± tang rui said indifferently.


    the other two were professors, but they had no relationship with the military.


    after all, they weren¡¯t in the field of weapons research.


    tang rui was different.


    he had many connections in the military. if there was anything, he could usually settle it with a phone call.


    half an hour later, at jinzhou port, a comprehensive supply ship from the huludao navy logistics base docked.


    after loading the rv and a bunch of equipment onto the boat, the comprehensive supply ship set off.


    during this period, tang rui let red lotus control the drone and airdroped a few undewater robots for underwater exploration.


    after all, they couldn¡¯t send the equipment to the bottom of the sea with frogmen.


    a few underwater robots were definitely not enough.


    red lotus was still working on the modifications. when the manufacturing was done, airdrops would be sent over.


    in the next two days, tang rui and the others were on the warship, constantly probing the data on the seabed. the more they probed, the more alarming it became.


    if the oil fields on the seabed were exploited, it would be a significant discovery.


    the oil field was too big.


    the reserves had long exceeded a trillion tons.


    however, the entire underground oil pocket still gave the impression of being endless. it was incredibly surprising.


    it was also the detector made by tang rui that could probe more than 50 kilometers underground. otherwise, even if you said it out loud, no one would believe it.


    three days later, tang rui and the others created an oil resource map.


    this map included the ocean economic zone from bohai bay to the korean and japanese territories.


    there was oil under the sea.


    even now, the underwater robots were still exploring the area. they had already reached the east china sea.


    but the boundary of that large area of undersea oil pocket hadn¡¯t even begun to appear. tang rui was worried that if he continued to probe like this, he would end up probing the pacific ocean. that would be interesting.


    however, there were indeed treasures buried under the sea.


    however, the problem was that mining was also very difficult. it wasn¡¯t simple. with the current technology of marine drilling platforms, it was really impossible to drill such a deep hole.


    of course, this was the issue that the two professors were considering.


    tang rui did not consider this. what he considered was placing the oil drilling platform there.


    the first choice was to place it in front of the koreans and japanese.


    build a 400-meter-long, 150-meter-wide drilling platform and install some defensive weapons on it.


    defensive weapons such as the dongfeng and giant waves.


    there would be a few io,ooo-ton police boats with 112 units parked beside them.


    the very thought of it was exciting.


    however, the two neighboring countries would definitely go crazy.


    therefore, this idea could not be realized, and the higher-ups would not agree to it.


    oil extraction must be done in their own backyard.


    but in their own backyard¡­


    with so many oil fields not being exploited, it felt like a loss.


    the feeling of pumping oil from one¡¯s own house was different from pumping oil from others.


    although the underground oil pockets were connected together, the oil fields on the seabed were not connected.


    ¡°elder zhao, let¡¯s build a transfer platform here and connect these six oil fields together through the underground tunnel. when we extract the oil from their oil field, will they notice?¡± tang rui pointed at a position on the map and said.


    of course, they would have found it, but they definitely wouldn¡¯t have thought that we were the ones who pumped it. this is because the oil field is underground. once it leaks, the pressure of the gurgling well will decrease.


    ¡°however, it¡¯s basically impossible for us to extract the oil from these three oil fields through underground tunnels. the technical difficulty is too great.¡±


    professor zhao looked at the map and shook his head.


    ¡°i¡¯ll solve the technical problems. let¡¯s plan the oil pipeline and see which route we should take.¡±


    tang rui said confidently.


    wasn¡¯t it just technique?


    it was not a big deal.


    as long as the equipment could solve the problem, it was not a problem.


    ¡°if the technology is not a problem, then build a drilling platform from here. then, with this drilling platform as the center, dig five underground tunnels and combine these five oil wells together.


    then, we¡¯ll dig a submarine oil pipeline from the drilling platform and connect it directly from bohai bay to dalian.¡±


    professor zhao thought for a moment and drew a few lines on the map.


    ¡°if that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s better to build a submarine tunnel from shandong to dalian. the crude oil can be divided into two pipes and transported to northeast china and east china respectively.¡± professor shen said.


    ¡°yes, the undersea tunnel can not only transport crude oil, but it can also be opened to traffic, connecting northeast china and east china. by then, the economy of northeast china will be much better.¡± professor zhao nodded.


    after tang rui heard what the two said, he looked at the lines on the map again.


    good heavens.


    the undersea tunnel that ran through bohai bay was open to traffic and transported oil at the same time. this was a win.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s do it.¡±


    tang rui said without the slightest hesitation..

 Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Personally Building the Drill Platform

    chapter 208: personally building the drill platform


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui had red lotus convert the route planned by the two big shots into a planning map, then wrote a report and submitted it.


    after this report was submitted, it caused a huge uproar. the big shots were astonished.


    good heavens!


    six oil fields!


    the reserves of the oil field alone exceeded 170 billion tons. if the submarine oil layer and other large and small oil fields in the yellow sea were included, the total reserves would exceed a trillion tons.


    however, the probe was still incomplete.


    the east china sea was still being explored. the oil fields and oil reserves there were definitely no less than those in bohai bay.


    if it were just oil reserves, then forget it.


    the difficulty of mining was too great. even if they knew there was an oil field at the bottom of the sea, they could only look at it with envy and not exploit it.


    but tang rui proposed a plan.


    he would connect east china and northeast china through a submarine tunnel and build a large sea drilling platform in the middle of the tunnel to transport the crude oil from six oil fields to the two regions.


    actually, the undersea tunnel project had always existed.


    in the 1990s, someone had suggested it.


    after all, this tunnel wasn¡¯t just about opening up a channel. it was about opening up an economic artery.


    there were many reasons for the economic decline in the northeast region.


    it was not that the higher-ups had never thought of reviving the old industrial base in northeast china, but the problem was that the market economy could not be shifted by subjective will.


    in the economic circle around jiangxi, other than jiangxi¡¯s economy, the economic standards of the surrounding provinces were among the top ten in the country.


    why was this happening?


    the geographical location.


    if this undersea tunnel were opened and crude oil were produced, the economy of the northeast would be stimulated.


    this was oil.


    it was nothing else.


    look at how rich the middle eastern countries were with their oil.


    if they could extract all the oil from the seabed, they¡¯d become the bosses of oil in the middle east.


    there was only one problem.


    it was whether this report submitted by tang rui could be implemented or not.


    the current domestic technology reserves made it impossible to exploit such a deep underwater oil field.


    this wasn¡¯t a question of whether or not to invest in research and development.


    even if they brought in the americans, they wouldn¡¯t be able to handle it.


    if it were someone else, the higher-ups would definitely not believe it. they would consider it a swindle. there was no need to discuss it. they could just directly deny knowledge.


    even if they knew there was an oil field there, they wouldn¡¯t mine it.


    they would leave it to the bidding off future generations.


    but the plan submitted by tang rui was still highly valued by the higher-ups.


    after all, ever since his debut, all the projects tang rui had submitted had been completed, and they were even overcompleted.


    so, should he give it a try and take a gamble?


    money would definitely be spent, and it would be an obscene amount.


    but what if he succeeded?


    that would be a huge profit.


    they held a meeting to discuss and voted by a show of hands.


    three days later, someone from the national council arrived.


    he didn¡¯t come alone. he brought all the oil giants in the country, and they were all in charge.


    everyone had a two-hour meeting in the combat conference room of the comprehensive supply ship and decided on the matter.


    the major oil companies in the country invested, and tang rui provided the technology to establish the bohai bay oil field development company.


    this company was not responsible for refining or selling oil. it was only responsible for exploiting submarine oil fields and building marine drilling platforms and oil pipelines.


    tang rui¡¯s crimson corporation occupied 20% of the shares.


    the other companies all invested and occupied the remaining 80% of the shares. among them, sichuan oil group occupied 5% of the shares.


    then, all the oil companies transferred 400 billion yuan to the account of the bohai bay oil mining company.


    the money was used to build undersea tunnels and drilling platforms, of which more than 50 billion had to be paid in the first phase.


    this money had to be transferred to crimson¡¯s account as the first phase of technology research and development funds.


    in other words, next, as long as tang rui could come up with the seabed drilling technology and the oil drilling platform, he could easily garner 50 billion, if not 100.


    in any case, the money from the first phase of investment was for special purposes, other than tang rui being able to use it for research and development.


    the rest were left there and were not allowed to be used.


    all the construction could only be started after a technological breakthrough.


    the meaning was obvious.


    if he could get the technology out within 400 billion, the higher-ups would be willing to do so. he did not have to worry about money.


    if the time came that the 400 billion didn¡¯t suffice, they would have to evaluate it and see what tang rui had spent the money on.


    after the meeting ended, tang rui docked and flew the private plane home.


    the life and death of the entire project depended on him.


    although he was not worried at all, he couldn¡¯t continue to wander around outside. every day he wandered around outside, his liver would hurt.


    as for the two professors, they didn¡¯t leave.


    instead, he brought the team over.


    they had to conduct in-depth analysis and research on the route of the undersea tunnel, especially the geological structure. they had to ensure that the data was accurate.


    when tang rui returned to the company, he saw li shuyao and the company¡¯s employees playing with pandas in the newly built sunroom and lawn.


    ¡°is this how you work?¡±


    it seemed it was a saturday.


    then it was fine.


    ¡°have these pandas adapted to the environment here?¡± tang rui asked li shuyao.


    ¡°the breeder and the researcher said there¡¯s no problem, but the food needs to be transported from sichuan,¡± li shuyao replied.


    ¡°how much does it cost to transport from sichuan?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s free. it¡¯s all specially approved by sichuan province. they even pay the salaries of these employees..¡±

 Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Personally Building the Drill Platform (2 in 1)

    chapter 209: personally building the drill platform (2 in 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    so it was like this.


    tang rui nodded after listening.


    it seemed that he had previously helped the sichuan provincial oil group fight for shares, and in return, they had covered all the expenses of the panda.


    thinking about it, it was trivial.


    how much could eight pandas cost?


    when the seabed oil was extracted, even with only 5% of the shares, the sichuan provincial oil group would make a fortune.


    tang rui also sat on the lawn, stroked the panda for a while, and then returned to the laboratory.


    he didn¡¯t feel any pressure, but the pressure from above was immense.


    therefore, he was prepared to demonstrate some skills first to reassure the higher-ups.


    underwater drilling technology.


    this technique was not too difficult for tang rui.


    normal difficulty in positioning, seabed geological structure investigation, drilling route selection, and drill bit material were not problems for him.


    of course, it was not without difficulty.


    constructing the undersea tunnel and oil pipeline was a major challenge.


    ¡°red lotus, show me the geological data model of the seabed,¡± tang rui said to red lotus.


    whoosh!


    a huge model of the seabed¡¯s geological structure appeared before him. six oil fields were clearly displayed.


    ¡°red lotus, based on the materials we have now, create the most robust pipeline and connect the six oil fields and two regions. then, run the simulation,¡± tang rui instructed again.


    ¡°alright, master. what scenario would you like to simulate?¡±


    ¡°earthquakes and tsunamis.¡±


    ¡°alright, master. i understand.¡±


    following red lotus¡¯s simulation, the holographic projection showed an undersea tunnel and a pipeline, as well as an ocean drilling platform.


    then, an earthquake began.


    the underground pipes were fine initially, withstanding the shaking. however, as the earthquake¡¯s magnitude increased, the geological structure changed, and the pipeline adapted to these changes.


    even so, there were no problems with the oil pipeline. it was deformed but did not fracture or leak.


    however, the undersea tunnels and drilling platforms could not withstand it.


    during the earthquake, the undersea tunnel broke and sprouted a leak, while the drilling platform was washed away by the waves.


    at this moment, the earthquake¡¯s magnitude displayed was 8.7.


    ¡°let¡¯s stop here.¡±


    the data on the holographic projection model stopped, and the simulation ended.


    although this was only the result of a simulation, all the data had come from the earthquake bureau¡¯s database, so the readings should be reliable.


    based on the current simulation, there were no issues with the pipes.


    even in an 8.7 magnitude earthquake, they would at most distort.


    this distortion, caused by changes in the geological structure, was not problematic. the pipeline¡¯s material could withstand it.


    when the time came to construct the pipeline, he could add some redundant materials in advance. as long as it did not exceed the material¡¯s limit of resistance to stretching, there would be no issues.


    however, the undersea tunnel posed a significant challenge.


    it couldn¡¯t be bent like an oil pipeline. once bent, there would only be one outcome: water leakage.


    an underwater tunnel leaking was no small matter.


    the water pressure at the seabed was immense.


    even a small leak would quickly expand into a large hole, fatally flooding the tunnel.


    he needed to find a solution.


    ¡°red lotus, download the relevant information and data on the deep geological drilling equipment, as well as the design drawings.¡±


    ¡°yes, master. the download is complete.¡±


    ¡°open the design.¡±


    whoosh!


    almost ten models of drilling equipment appeared before his eyes, including their structure and parts.


    tang rui examined the equipment.


    he realized it differed from the underground drilling equipment he had imagined. there were no fancy components.


    the only valuable part was the drill.


    however, he didn¡¯t need it at all.


    ¡°remove all other parts, only keep the model of the drill.¡±


    there were many types of drills for deep drilling.


    their bits weren¡¯t sharp, but round.


    however, it wasn¡¯t a spherical circle, but a circular arc with many wavy teeth and a rolling drill.


    ¡°red lotus, simulate the drilling of these bits.¡±


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    following red lotus¡¯s simulation, the rocks began to be drilled. the geological data remained the same.


    the rotation speed was also consistent.


    this way, the efficiency of these drills could be easily distinguished. there was no need for excessive realism, as long as there was approximate data.


    in less than five minutes, tang rui selected a drill.


    ¡°red lotus, enlarge this drill. make it 30 centimeters in radius.¡±


    ¡°yes, master. we¡¯re in the process of manufacturing it. the material is a titanium-tungsten alloy, and we¡¯re using nano-layer spraying technology to ensure the drill bit is resistant to wear and high temperatures.¡±


    ¡°then, go ahead and design a submarine capable of digging at the seabed. it must carry a large drill that can work directly on the seabed for an extended period.¡±


    ¡°yes, master. i am simulating according to the current model. it¡¯s estimated to take 14 minutes.¡±


    ten minutes later, a small unmanned submarine was designed.


    at the front of the submarine was a drill.


    to be blunt, this was an underwater tunnel-boring machine.


    he would definitely not use a tbm to dig a hole in the seabed, especially an undersea tunnel. that would be too slow.


    how many years would it take to dig an undersea tunnel? ten or twenty years?


    by then, he would have left earth.


    to think he would dig an undersea tunnel for them was implausible.


    therefore, his plan was to dig directly from the sea¡¯s bottom with a submarine, rather than underground construction.


    after the tunnel was dug, he would insert sections of the tunnel and bury them after assembly. this way, things would move along at a much faster pace.


    moreover, the construction difficulty would be significantly reduced.


    as for the oil pipeline, it would be hung next to the undersea tunnel and buried together.


    ¡°red lotus, start the underwater construction simulation.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡±


    on the holographic projection screen, the submarine entered the seabed, extended a huge drill, and began to excavate.


    with the seawater cooling the drill, its temperature remained manageable.


    however, as they dug, the sand at the sea¡¯s bottom churned.


    the seawater turned turbid.


    ¡°stop, stop the simulation. design a ship that can dredge and absorb the sand. when the submarine is constructing, suction away all the excavated sand.¡±


    after tang rui called for a halt, he made another request.


    the design of the sand suction boat was completed quickly, in less than five minutes.


    this was because there was an existing template for it. he could use it with minor modifications. it was not complicated at all.


    he ran the simulation again.


    with the sand suction boat, the submarine¡¯s operations wouldn¡¯t affect the surrounding waters.


    that was sufficient.


    construction was one aspect, but it was crucial not to harm the environment.


    the water in bohai bay was already murky. if another construction project occurred, the bohai sea would turn into the yellow sea.


    next, red lotus simulated non-stop, and tang rui continually suggested modifications.


    in less than three hours, the design of the seabed excavation submarine was completed. all aspects met tang rui¡¯s requirements, and further modifications were unnecessary.


    now, only three challenges remained for tang rui.


    one was to dig deep underground and access several oil fields.


    he intended to build the necessary equipment himself.


    there was also the issue of the undersea tunnel¡¯s recoil. this was somewhat troublesome, but he already had an idea.


    if a technical problem couldn¡¯t be solved, it could be addressed with engineering solutions.


    for instance, wrapping a layer of high-strength nano tubes around the undersea tunnel could prevent water leakage.


    as long as there was no leakage, even if the undersea tunnel broke and part of it distorted, it wouldn¡¯t compromise the entire tunnel¡¯s safety.


    a more drastic method was to install a safety gate at certain intervals.


    in case of a leak, the gate would be lowered, sealing off the tunnel.


    the last and most difficult problem was the drilling platform.


    however, this wasn¡¯t a challenge that could be overcome with technology alone.


    therefore, the only solution he could think of was to construct the drilling platform himself.


    at that time, he would have the support of the system interface.


    be it a tsunami or a meteorite impact, he could instantly upgrade the drilling platform and then fire a star destroyer cannon at the meteorite.


    ¡°red lotus, upload the construction prerequisites and the blueprints of the sand suction boat to the database. tell them to start construction as soon as possible..¡±

 Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Photoshopped a Detection Map for Japan

    chapter 210: photoshopped a detection map for japan


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°president tang, we had already designed the aerodynamic layout for the ground-support attack aircraft.¡±


    feng yuanxing reported to tang rui through the video function of the office system.


    tang rui had been focusing on researching undersea tunnels and drilling platforms and had no time for air force projects.


    therefore, he handed this project over to feng yuanxing, instructing him to lead the team to completion.


    all this was done with assistance from red lotus.


    the design was a simple ground-support attack aircraft. with feng yuanxing¡¯s level of expertise, there were no problems at all.


    ¡°good, i know now. you guys proceed with the next step of the design, and i¡¯ll notify you when i¡¯ve reviewed it,¡± tang rui said to feng yuanxing after listening to the report.


    after hanging up the video call, he asked red lotus to display the model of the attack aircraft, which looked good and included vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.


    its low altitude and low-speed performance were good.


    the airframe was also specially reinforced to withstand high-intensity vibration and recoil.


    red lotus had already simulated and calculated all the relevant data.


    tang rui briefly looked at it.


    he then approved the plan.


    after all, for a ground-support attack aircraft, as long as it had strong ground-attack capabilities, other performance requirements were not high, and it did not need air combat capabilities.


    he closed the model and continued to work on the device in his hands.


    it was a comprehensive drilling robot capable of transporting the broken soil out through a pipeline while drilling.


    accompanying this drilling robot, there was also a deep-layer pipe-laying robot.


    this robot could follow the drilling robot and lay pipes directly, eliminating the need for separate installation.


    these two robots were designed for drilling oil wells.


    because at the deep seabed level, it was impossible to conduct construction from above as in the case of undersea tunnels.


    otherwise, the oil field would directly pollute the sea area.


    ordinary drilling equipment could also only drill downwards, not horizontally.


    thus, tang rui had to create it himself.


    after completing the manufacturing, he would strengthen it using the system panel.


    while tang rui was diligently researching at home, china¡¯s two neighbors started to make moves.


    the reason?


    it was still about the bohai bay oil field exploitation project.


    for the koreans, the bohai bay oil fields were a resource to die for.


    they had previously cooperated with china in developing oil fields in the south china sea, benefiting greatly, obtaining one-third of the 80 billion tons reserve.


    but now that there was an oil field near their territory, there was no domestic cooperation, which puzzled them.


    they knew about our domestic drilling platform technology level.


    there was cooperation in the south china sea.


    so why wasn¡¯t there cooperation on the more challenging bohai bay extraction issue?


    thus, the koreans inquired with cnooc (china national offshore oil corporation) about the specific situation.


    to see if they could vie for it.


    and possibly start a joint development.


    however, the news they received was to not dream about it, as even cnooc couldn¡¯t decide on the bohai bay oil field project.


    the koreans still wanted to intervene, but they were thinking too much.


    the dissatisfied koreans then tried to find a breakthrough from crimson, but they were stopped by the guards before they even saw the company¡¯s door.


    unable to find a breakthrough, the koreans obtained a detection map of the bohai bay oil field from cnooc, only a general range one.


    they deduced from this map released by tang rui that there were oil fields in their own maritime areas.


    this excited them greatly, and they immediately began exploration.


    and indeed, they found it.


    with reserves exceeding 6.2 billion tons, this was incredibly good news for the koreans.


    however, there was one problem.


    the difficulty of extracting the oil field was immense.


    this difficulty far exceeded normal extraction challenges. to develop this oil field, they would have to spend a significant amount of money and build deeper sea drilling equipment.


    could the koreans give up on such a large oil field?


    impossible.


    they would proceed, even if it cost a lot.


    after all, the oil extracted would pay back the expenses.


    the koreans acted swiftly.


    before there was any movement in the bohai bay, they started their vigorous operations.


    various exploration ships and deep-sea equipment began to assemble.


    offshore drilling platforms also started to be erected.


    a scene full of bustling activity.


    while the koreans fantasized about developing their own oil field, the japanese side became very uncomfortable.


    they had no oil fields near their home.


    but they knew where oil fields were, lying beneath the fishing waters, the oil resources comparable to a second middle east.


    unfortunately, their knowledge was of no use.


    they couldn¡¯t exploit it.


    it didn¡¯t lie in their territory.


    but seeing others discover and exploit oil fields hurt a lot more than their own monetary losses, so they started to make moves.


    chinese netizens were very attentive to the japanese activities.


    so, after japanese covert operations, the news reached the chinese side and even made the trending list.


    every morning, when tang rui got up to have breakfast and play with his phone, he this news naturally reached him.


    the japanese were stirring things up again.


    ¡°red lotus, display the detection map of the japanese maritime area that i had you archive earlier,¡± tang rui said to red lotus.


    swipe!


    the detection map of the sea floor around the japanese area appeared on the screen.


    then, tang rui booted up photoshop, splicing the geological structures of other areas onto the japanese maritime area.


    with red lotus¡¯s help, this geological exploration structure data was absolutely guaranteed.


    no expert could spot any flaws.


    ¡°red lotus, simulate what would happen if the japanese used this data to exploit the underground oil field. can they penetrate the natural gas layer below?¡± tang rui said after modifying the map.


    ¡°okay, master. simulating,¡± red lotus replied.


    under red lotus¡¯s simulation, the japanese, using the data from this exploration map, conducted a drilling exploration, which included real data deliberately left by tang rui.


    so, there were no problems with the drilling results.


    next was the exploitation.


    according to the geological structure data photoshopped by tang rui, to exploit the oil field below, straightforward drilling wouldn¡¯t work, they would first have to drill down, then turn.


    the difficulty was great, but not impossible, just troublesome.


    however, once drilling had commenced, they would find not oil fields, but magma over there.


    ¡°red lotus, upload this data to the database, and arrange a channel above to let the japanese get their hands on this data,¡± tang rui said after the simulation ended.


    ¡°okay, master, the data has been uploaded.¡±


    after doing all this, tang rui continued to scroll through his phone and eat breakfast.


    after breakfast, he took the equipment he had made the night before and went to the foot of the mountain behind the company.


    this had to be the best place for drilling, as determined by exploration..

 Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Daybreak!

    chapter 211: daybreak!


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s do it here.¡±


    tang rui said to red lotus at his side.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    red lotus put down the comprehensive drilling robot.


    he then installed the water pipe and the sewage pipe at the tail of the drilling robot. one of the two pipes was for water and the other for sewage.


    if you ignore the pipes at the back, this robot looked like an enlarged metal bamboo shoot.


    excluding the drill bit, the overall length was 82 centimeters, and the radius was 22 centimeters.


    the length of the drill was 35 centimeters.


    it appeared quite pocket-sized.


    however, the skill required was definitely not low.


    [item: deep underground drill robot]


    [experience: 0/3500]


    [enhancement: drill (special), construction, electric machinery (special), energy (special)]


    [origin: 1628.48]


    looking at the three special enhancements displayed on the system interface, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    one would know how powerful its performance was.


    sob, sob, sob¡­


    with the rapid rotation of the drill, the weeds and soil on the ground were cleared in an instant.


    furthermore, all the fragments that turned into powder were sucked into the robot¡¯s body.


    after entering the body, they merged with the water flow and turned into mud that was discharged through the pipe.


    very quickly, the entire drilling robot went underground.


    only two pipes were left outside, sucking in water and draining mud.


    tang rui watched the simulated scene through the screen of his glasses.


    the robot moved at a speed of about one meter per minute, and its speed was very stable.


    this was not its fastest speed.


    however, it was the most economical and stable speed. there was no need to worry about the drill having any problems.


    if he increased the speed, the drill might overheat and wear out. that would be bad.


    ¡°red lotus, i¡¯ll leave this place to you.¡±


    ¡°alright, don¡¯t worry, master. red lotus will take care of everything,¡± red lotus promised tang rui.


    right now, drilling holes in the ground was not only to test the performance of the robot but also to extract some oil.


    although the oil table under their company didn¡¯t have much oil, it was enough for tang rui¡¯s use.


    later, red lotus would build a smart factory integrating a refinery and chemical plant over there. in the future, the company wouldn¡¯t need to buy chemical raw materials. they could produce them completely themselves.


    even the fuel used for the aircraft could be refined by them.


    tang rui returned to the company. after settling the documents that the company needed to deal with during this time, he went to the armed satellite laboratory building.


    after all, he was a chief instructor.


    he had to come over to take a look since he had nothing else to do.


    now that he had solved most of the remaining problems, save for the drilling platform, he was free again.


    ¡°koizumi, is this information true?¡±


    ¡°yes, we got it by accident. there¡¯s been a huge breakthrough in geological exploration technology there. this should be the information they obtained when they sneaked into our waters.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re so coquettish¡­ thank you for your hard work, koizumi. the empire will remember your contributions.¡±


    ¡°hey¡­ this is what 1 should do. i can¡¯t stay here too long. i¡¯ll leave the rest to you, fujiwara-kun.¡±


    after the two of them met up, they retreated separately.


    however, not far from their rendezvous point, an ordinary car was watching them.


    ¡°mission accomplished. withdraw.¡±


    a day later, this information was obtained by japan.


    upon receiving this information, the first thing they did was doubt its authenticity.


    after all, they also had their own geological experts.


    logically speaking, there shouldn¡¯t be an oil field in that area, especially such a large one.


    however, the problem was that they had obtained this information from the country through a special department and had paid a high price.


    if they outright denied it, wouldn¡¯t those people¡¯s efforts be wasted?


    therefore, the final result was the same as tang rui¡¯s speculation. first, they would drill a hole to see if there really was an oil field there.


    the location of the drilling hole¡­ well, these were also the sites that tang rui had specially left behind.


    as long as one wasn¡¯t a fool, choosing a highly difficult drilling location was highly unlikely, especially when they were in a hurry to confirm if there was an oil field underground. so, they could only drill from the place tang rui deliberately left.


    the japanese were quite capable in this aspect.


    thus, they went ahead and commenced drilling.


    first, they discovered the natural gas layer before discovering the oil field below the natural gas.


    however, this oil field could be said to have been completely depleted.


    originally, there must have been a large oil field here.


    however, due to plate movements and earthquakes, the oil field started leaking, and it had now turned into magma.


    japan didn¡¯t know this though.


    the results of the drilling and the geological analysis data were all on the surface. there was no problem with this exploration data.


    in other words, there really was an oil field under their territory.


    this news was reported immediately.


    after the higher-ups saw the report, they immediately gave their instructions.


    there was even an obscure research institute in japan that specially provided brand-new drilling equipment.


    this drill was extremely powerful.


    it enabled them to bypass the rock formation below and directly drill a hole vertically, where they could extract the oil from the field.


    was there even such a technique?


    this was simply custom-made equipment for this oil field.


    with new technology and equipment, they didn¡¯t need to go through so much trouble.


    japan immediately organized its men and began to prepare for mining. they would first use the new equipment to drill holes, test its performance, and explore the reserves of the field.


    it could be said that japan¡¯s actions were done according to tang rui¡¯s imagination..

 Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: At That Moment, Dawn Had Arrived!(2 in 1)

    chapter 212: at that moment, dawn had arrived!(2 in 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    however, the specific method of using it was different from what he had imagined.


    who would have thought?


    japanese technology had made a breakthrough.


    three days later, the best drilling equipment, the most skilled experts, and the most dedicated workers were gathered on the big board.


    they came to the area near niki, just two kilometers from the sea.


    according to the map, this was the edge of the oil field.


    however, according to the calculations of the experts, it was the most economical and cost-effective way to drill from here.


    the group began to work on the open space next to the seaside resort.


    a tall drilling tower was erected.


    they deployed the new model and started drilling.


    in the blink of an eye, three days passed.


    according to the geological survey data, they were about to break through the rock layer. below the rock layer was the gas layer.


    it stored 2.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas.


    however, natural gas was not as important as oil, so they were not in a hurry to extract it.


    whirrr¡­


    suddenly, the rotation speed of the head increased, and the pressure decreased.


    ¡°ishihara-kun, we¡¯ve broken through the rock layer and drilled into the gas layer. we¡¯re currently exploring the natural gas reserves.¡±


    ¡°very good. search as soon as possible and then hurry up. the oil field is just below the gas layer.¡±


    ¡°hey!¡±


    the pace of his daily life was still acceptable.


    he worked for six hours straight.


    after gathering the data on the natural gas, they continued drilling. they could not wait to unlock the underground treasure.


    but after a day, they felt something was wrong.


    according to the map, they should have already drilled into the oil field, but that was not the case.


    the detector feedback showed there were still gravel layers below.


    there was no oil.


    however, there were no issues with the drilling data or the natural gas reserves data.


    why did things go wrong when they reached the oil field?


    ¡°ishihara-kun, the drill has been replaced. do you want to continue drilling?¡± the construction workers asked ishihara, the expert.


    ¡°continue. based on the current situation, the other party might have miscalculated. they can only probe at the bottom of the sea, while we¡¯re drilling on land. it¡¯s normal for there to be some errors in the data.


    the data of the oil field can¡¯t be wrong. a little error is nothing. continue drilling. we have to break through the oil field before tonight.¡±


    ishihara thought for a moment before giving the order.


    the japanese were persistent. even though the drilling was getting harder and harder, and the newly changed drill bit was starting to heat up, they still carried out ishihara¡¯s request seriously.


    they continued to drill.


    two hours later, the temperature sensor sounded an alarm.


    the underground temperature was too high.


    the temperature of the drill was also rising rapidly.


    ¡°this isn¡¯t right.¡±


    ¡°there¡¯s something wrong. why is the temperature so high in the upper layer of the oil field? is this a magma layer?¡±


    ¡°how is that possible? there¡¯s an oil field below. how can there be magma?¡±


    ¡°but the drill can¡¯t withstand this temperature.¡±


    ¡°no, look at the speedometer. there¡¯s nothing unusual.¡±


    m


    this¡­¡±


    the two senior staff members looked at the data on the meter and were dumbfounded.


    logically speaking, if there was a problem with the drill, there would be a problem with the data of the speedometer. if the speed was not fast, it would be slow.


    however, there was nothing wrong with the speedometer.


    this made the two of them confused.


    after ishihara received the report, he did not take it seriously.


    no one was thinking about other possibilities.


    there was an oil field below, not magma. there must be something wrong with the sensor. as long as he did not look at the heat meter, it would be fine.


    the drill continued its grind downward.


    the temperature data was also getting higher and higher.


    however, the drilling speed was not affected. in just an hour, they had already drilled 200 meters.


    what did this mean?


    the sensor was broken.


    they could already feel the changes in the ground, which meant that they were about to break through.


    finally, after an hour and forty-four minutes of relentless drilling, the speedometer suddenly began to soar.


    the pressure sensor started to give an alarm.


    ¡°oil lord, we¡¯ve broken through. we¡¯ve broken through.¡±


    ¡°really, let me see.¡±


    ishihara came to the monitoring room and frowned when he saw the red numbers on the screen.


    the temperature sensor was broken, so it was normal for the temperature to explode.


    why was the pressure sensor broken?


    this pressure should be the pressure of an oil field. volcanoes should be just like this. the pressure sensor was also broken.


    looking at the drill bit¡­


    what?


    where¡¯s the drill?


    how did such a big drill disappear?


    the screen showed that the drill data had been disconnected.


    what was going on?


    beep beep beep¡­


    looking at the various data that were constantly being reported to the police, ishihara had a bad feeling, but he still did not think about the lava.


    ¡°pull out the drill bit and prepare the equipment to prevent a well blowout.¡±


    ishihara suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and gave the order.


    he was ready to take out the drill to take a look.


    what was going on?


    outside, a group of workers had already made their preparations.


    after the oil field was broken through, the oil would automatically erupt along the pipeline. this was called a blowout.


    however, with the current technology, it was already very easy to solve the problem of the oil well.


    one drill pipe after another was pulled out.


    the workers had already taken out the equipment and were ready to seal the well at any time.


    however, as the drill pipe at the bottom was pulled out, everyone felt that something was wrong.


    why is this drill pipe hot?


    it was as if it had just been heated.


    logically speaking, since so much of the drill pipe had been pulled out, the oil should have slowly risen.


    why is there no oil at all?


    at that moment, ishihara went outside and looked at the drill pipe that was still steaming. the uneasiness in his heart became more and more serious.


    what went wrong?


    when a drill rod that was already red as if it had just been taken out of the furnace was pulled out,


    ishihara¡¯s mind buzzed.


    no matter how stupid he was, he knew that something was wrong.


    he recalled the data from the temperature sensor.


    then, he looked at the color of the drill pipe.


    magma.


    only lava could achieve this effect.


    in other words, they didn¡¯t break through the oil field, but the magma?


    no.


    there were no oil fields underground, only natural gas layers¡­


    natural gas layer¡­


    underground lava¡­


    getting pierced through¡­


    when ishihara thought of this, he was dumbfounded.


    at this moment, he realized what a foolish thing he had done. he had actually pierced through the layer between the natural gas and the lava.


    didn¡¯t that mean¡­


    the ground had become a huge bomb.


    psssh¡­


    at this moment, the sound of air leaking suddenly erupted from the sealed well.


    then, red and blue flames shot out from the crack.


    the oil well did not blow up, and instead, erupted into a tower of flames.


    ¡°run quickly¡­¡±


    when ishihara saw this, his pupils constricted to the size of a needle. then, he roared and turned around to run.


    all the workers present were dumbfounded.


    despite the flames spewing out from the ground, it was ishihara who turned around and ran away which surprised them.


    in the next second¡­


    boom¡­


    flames shot into the sky.


    the sealed well was directly blasted open by the soaring flames.


    the surrounding workers and the remains of the well were swept away.


    the blue flames spewed out of the well and shot into the sky.


    however, the pressure underground was not vented.


    the ground began to tremble.


    after running for more than 100 meters, ishihara stopped running when he felt the ground tremble.


    as an expert in this field, of course, he knew what would happen next.


    now, even if he wanted to run, he couldn¡¯t.


    he took out his phone and called his wife at home.


    after the call was connected, ishihara turned his head and looked at the blue flames that were shooting into the sky not far away. they were more than a thousand meters tall, and he said bitterly, ¡°miko, i¡¯m sorry. i can¡¯t accompany you to see the cherry blossoms.¡±


    as soon as he finished speaking, the ground began to tremble violently.


    cracks spread from the well in the distance to where he was.


    flames were still emitting from these cracks.


    on the other end of the phone, unaware of the situation on ishihara¡¯s side, just as she was about to ask about the situation, the phone was hung up.


    ¡°ishihara¡­beep¡­ beep¡­ beep¡­¡±


    boom!


    the underground pressure found an exit through the well, and then the huge pressure was released to the surface.


    2.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas, together with the underground magma, burst out of the ground.


    at that moment, dawn had arrived!

 Chapter 213 - Chapter 213:1 Am Of Poor Character (Part 1)

    chapter 213:1 am of poor character (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    clang!


    the cup that tang rui had placed on the table fell to the ground.


    ¡°f*ck¡­ what¡¯s happening?¡±


    tang rui, who was lying on the sofa, felt the ground shake, and then there was no more movement.


    this definitely wasn¡¯t an earthquake.


    earthquakes are continuous, not just a single tremor like this.


    but why was the ground shaking?


    ¡°red lotus, what happened?¡± tang rui asked red lotus.


    ¡°master, a contestant who¡¯s struggling in life experienced a natural gas eruption on the ground,¡± red lotus¡¯s holographic image appeared and reported to tang rui.


    what the hell?


    a natural gas eruption from the ground?


    what new gameplay had the japanese developed?


    ¡°show me the image.¡±


    the next second.


    a massive satellite photo appeared before tang rui.


    f*ck!


    was this a dream of going back to nagasaki?


    who did this?


    tang rui, looking at the holographic projection in front of him, was completely baffled.


    a huge hole in the ground.


    below the hole was a boiling lava lake.


    this was nothing unusual, just a lava lake, there were many underground.


    but around this lava lake, the whole area seemed to have been swept over by a shock wave.


    debris rippling and spreading in all directions.


    was this¡­


    spicy tensei?


    spicy tensei must have escaped from the naruto world, realizing that his tragic fate was controlled by someone else, so he wanted the author to feel the pain too.


    tang rui¡¯s lips slightly curled up, his thoughts drifting away.


    ¡°master, lin chao has sent a video call request.¡±


    ¡°put it through.¡±


    lin chao¡¯s holographic projection appeared before tang rui.


    ¡°did you cause this?¡± lin chao asked seriously.


    ¡°what the hell, i didn¡¯t do anything,¡± tang rui responded, baffled. he really hadn¡¯t done anything.


    he was truly wronged.


    lin chao said nothing and just observed the big boss tang rui.


    and tang rui looked at lin chao with an innocent face.


    this really had nothing to do with him.


    he just photoshopped an image.


    his intention was to tease them.


    who knew it would turn out like this?


    ¡°then what about the blueprint you made before?¡± lin chao asked again.


    ¡°that blueprint was just for fun.¡±


    ¡°fun? you call these consequences fun?¡±


    ¡°no, who knew?¡±


    ¡°you really didn¡¯t plan this?¡±


    ¡°how could i?¡±


    ¡°then look at this information.¡±


    lin chao tabulated the japanese drilling plan and some situations for tang rui to see.


    tang rui was speechless after reading.


    wasn¡¯t this just courting death?


    after all, with current drilling technology, it¡¯s impossible to drill through the rock layer, which meant japan had to drill from the side to extract oil.


    side drilling couldn¡¯t penetrate the rock layer, nor could it allow natural gas and lava to meet.


    at most, it would bring the underground lava to the surface.


    let japan be in chaos for a while.


    it wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    but who would have thought¡­


    japan also had a drilling technology and a new drill bit.


    it enabled direct drilling from the top.


    who could have foreseen this? and even if you drill vertically, don¡¯t you check the data?


    how could you not know when hitting lava?


    unbelievable.


    ¡°i thought they would drill from the side. who would have thought they¡¯d be so bold to go straight down from the top?¡± tang rui said, twitching his mouth.


    ¡°alright, i understand.¡±


    after seeing tang rui¡¯s expression, lin chao also knew this matter really wasn¡¯t planned by tang rui.


    it could only be said that japan was unlucky.


    lin chao ended the video call and went to report to his superiors.


    tang rui continued to watch the live broadcast.


    ¡°master, sakurajima volcano has erupted.¡±


    ¡°turn the picture over.¡±


    swish!


    the holographic projection turned into the image of sakurajima volcano.


    the real volcanic eruption wasn¡¯t like he had imagined; there was no lava soaring into the sky, just rolling fog and flowing lava on both sides, looking uninteresting.


    moreover, there weren¡¯t many people there, so it wasn¡¯t very satisfying.


    ¡°master, mount aso has also erupted.¡±


    ¡°switch over.¡±


    this particular eruption was interesting.


    because it was really spewing lava.


    though not much, the visual effect was quite shocking.


    ¡°master, mount fuji has erupted.¡±


    red lotus reported again. this time, without tang rui saying anything, it switched the holographic projection in front of his eyes, broadcasting the eruption of mount fuji.


    mount fuji, silent for many years.


    this time, it had accumulated enough energy and once again showed its power.


    for some reason.


    the eruption of mount fuji was particularly intense.


    boiling lava shot into the sky.


    then, it fell from the sky, flowing downwards.


    the flowing lava, like blood vessels on both sides of the mountain, spread quickly downwards.


    mount fuji was originally a holiday destination.


    many holiday villas and residential areas were built at the foot and on the slopes of the mountain, usually with many tourists.


    but now¡­


    these people wished they had another pair of legs.


    many people even ran out of the hot springs without clothes.


    but even without clothes, shedding all weight, it made no difference. flowing lava was still faster than a person.


    the outcome was obvious.


    tang rui pulled up the view and changed the specific image below to brother chicken¡¯s avatar.


    he still wanted to eat barbecue.


    so there was no need to look too closely.


    ¡°red lotus, show me the image of the entire day.¡±


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    swish!


    a high-altitude bird¡¯s-eye view of the entire country appeared before tang rui¡¯s eyes. it was a real-time image, not a still one..

 Chapter 214 - Chapter 214:1 Am Of Poor Character (Part 2)

    chapter 214:1 am of poor character (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    it could be seen from a bird¡¯s eye view.


    japan was on fire.


    even our ancestral graves were smoking.


    more than a hundred volcanoes were erupting.


    although most of the eruptions weren¡¯t very intense and it was mostly smoke, more than a hundred volcanoes were smoking at the same time.


    the scene was spectacular.


    tang rui looked for a while and frowned.


    ¡°red lotus, calculate the aftermath of the explosion under the big board. how long will these volcanoes erupt?¡±


    ¡°i am calculating, but due to the lack of geological data, the results may not be very accurate.¡±


    ¡°you don¡¯t have to be too precise. just a rough estimate will do.


    h


    ten minutes later, red lotus had completed her calculations.


    however, it wasn¡¯t the only result. there were several results, including a short eruption, a long eruption, and an underground volcanic eruption.


    other than the first one, the other two were very scary, especially the third one.


    once all the underground volcanoes in japan¡¯s territory erupted¡­


    their lives would definitely be ruined.


    however, the world would not have an easy time either.


    volcanic ash was something that could move. it would be very troublesome if it floated all over the world.


    however, according to red lotus¡¯s calculations, the first possibility was the most likely, reaching 73.5%.


    the second possibility was only 23.7%.


    the last possibility was only 2.8%.


    tang rui waved his hand.


    he turned off all the holographic projection, lay down on the sofa again, took out his phone, and started browsing the news online.


    the speed of information transmission was extremely fast.


    what just happened in japan had already become a trending topic in china. moreover, this wasn¡¯t some sponsored fad purchased to hit the trending lists.


    tang rui clicked on the video with the most views.


    this video was from the perspective of the mountainous area far away from daban, at least 70 kilometers away from the explosion site.


    at the beginning of the video, a group of people were climbing the mountain.


    everyone had smiles on their faces.


    he took out his phone to take a picture of the big board in the distance. then, he took a group photo. it was very lively.


    in the next second, they saw a blue flame soaring into the sky.


    it was a little too far away.


    the phone couldn¡¯t get a clear recording.


    when the group saw this situation, they were very curious. they did not know what this soaring flame was.


    they even said that this might be the latest engine developed by china and that it was being tested.


    ten seconds later¡­ it turned out that it wasn¡¯t an engine test.


    the natural gas that was ignited underground exploded.


    at this time, there was still a lot of natural gas that was in an ultra-high pressure state and had not been ignited.


    however, when they came to the surface, the pressure was released.


    the natural gas mixed with oxygen started a chain reaction under the lighting of the sky full of flames.


    boom!


    a small sun appeared.


    through the video, one could clearly see that the trees below were bending inward.


    this meant that the air had been sucked dry.


    however, after bending for a second, the power of the small sun¡¯s explosion formed a visible shock wave when it came into contact with the air.


    then, the video ended.


    even though they were more than 70 kilometers away from the explosion site, the power of the shock wave still swept over them.


    ¡°red lotus, calculate the power of the explosion.¡±


    ¡°alright, master. red lotus has calculated. the explosion is equivalent to 3.3 million tons to 3.6 million tons.¡±


    ¡°the yield isn¡¯t right. show me the simulation data.¡±


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    red lotus projected the simulated data in front of tang rui¡¯s eyes.


    after reading it, tang rui slapped his thigh.


    he had forgotten to count the air.


    the explosion of 2.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas was definitely more powerful than that. it was at least one-third of big ivan¡¯s power.


    however, in the previous video, it was not even one-tenth of big ivan¡¯s power, let alone one-third of it.


    however, after seeing the results of red lotus¡¯s simulation.


    he realized that he had not calculated the air.


    when the ground exploded, natural gas would erupt and mix with the air to carry out a second ignition explosion.


    it became a small sun.


    however, the power was not as great as he had imagined.


    due to the limited air, the explosion range was limited and did not reach the theoretical limit.


    however, it was not bad.


    he turned off the projection and continued to read the news and watch videos.


    the comments section was very interesting.


    ¡°hahahaha¡­! admit that 1 am of poor character, so this statement only represents me personally. please don¡¯t raise it to the national level.¡±


    the number of likes below was 136,000.


    it had only been a short while, and there were already so many likes.


    most importantly¡­


    there were even more reposts.


    as time passed, more and more videos were uploaded onto the internet. tang rui also watched these videos.


    in fact, the explosion had happened more than once.


    it occured several times.


    however, the subsequent explosions were not as powerful as the first one, so it was meaningless whether they exploded or not.


    tang rui was lying on the sofa, swiping his phone for more than four hours. the corners of his mouth were almost stiff from smiling.


    five hours later, some volcanoes gradually stopped erupting.


    tang rui also saw this message.


    according to red lotus¡¯s simulation, the current situation was the first. as time passed, the volcanic eruption would end.


    the explosion happened on the ground.


    the danger to the underground was not that great.


    the reason why the volcano erupted was mainly related to the underground magma. the geological structure below the japanese islands was a little special.


    the magma layer was shallow and very active.


    with the explosion of natural gas, it added a lot of pressure to the magma underground.


    this pressure spread out along with the lava layer.


    eventually, the volcano erupted on a small scale.


    as for earthquakes and tsunamis, there were none.


    it was mainly not detonated underground.


    ¡°master, li shuyao asked you to go back for dinner.¡±


    ¡°have you eaten?¡±


    tang rui looked at the time and did not expect that it was already nighttime.


    he got up from the sofa.


    they took the elevator back to the villa.


    ¡°why are you cooking so many dishes today?¡±


    the moment they entered the dining room.


    tang rui saw a table full of dishes, chicken, duck, fish, and meat. it was as if it was chinese new year.


    ¡°stop pretending. i know you¡¯re happy, so 1 made more dishes today.¡± li shuyao said with a smile.


    it was obvious that he was a person of low quality.


    what a coincidence.


    he wasn¡¯t very cultured either.


    the two of them even bought some red wine and drank it as they ate. it was really like the new year.


    after dinner, when tang rui took out his phone to look at the news again, he discovered that japan had finally spoken.


    even after a few hours, the various statistics from japan hadn¡¯t yet been released.


    however, it was obvious that it was an astronomical figure.


    their days in japan were really over this time.


    ¡°they still need relief supplies?¡±


    when tang rui saw the situation over there, with japan requesting the various countries to allocate disaster relief supplies, he was very puzzled.


    in this situation, was there anyone who needed to be saved?


    didn¡¯t they take them away in one wave?


    at that moment, they became light.


    as for the other relief supplies, did they need masks?


    after a volcanic eruption, there would be volcanic ash falling. he indeed needed a mask, but unfortunately, he did not have any extra.


    on the surface, everyone had to fork out some money.


    after all, it was just a trivial matter.


    it wouldn¡¯t make sense if he didn¡¯t take out some.


    he still needed an international image.


    as for the secret, japan whined to its father (the united states), saying that they had been set up.


    in the end, when its father heard it, they wanted to slap japan.


    were you guys stupid?


    you believed whatever they said.


    they gave you a lousy blueprint, and you really went to dig.


    why didn¡¯t they just die of stupidity?


    they didn¡¯t even know that they had dug into lava, and they still had the gall to blame others.


    america was furious.


    they could still get some benefits from their small life, but now they could forget about it.


    they couldn¡¯t even live his life anymore.


    how then could they find the money to be filial to their father?


    however, from this incident, the americans also learned that china had a new breakthrough in geological exploration technology.


    this was very troublesome.


    if china bought land and mining rights in the future, would they follow suit?


    nope.


    there were either mineral veins or oil beneath.


    just do it.


    but after the purchase, they came up empty handed.


    this was very frustrating..

 Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: You Dare to Change President Tangs Design?

    chapter 215: you dare to change president tang¡¯s design?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    over the next month, the international scene was very peaceful, and there were basically no major events.


    the chinese situation was also very good. their neighbors had things to do and had no time for anything else.


    the koreans were focused on developing the underwater oil fields.


    they could live on a tight budget, but the stock market collapsed, and the economy suffered a major blow.


    wall street was up to their throats.


    nothing happened in the east.


    their neighbors in the southwest were even less affected.


    china didn¡¯t have to worry about its internal matters. they would start to fight the americans internationally.


    however, international matters were very troublesome. it was impossible to destroy them all at once.


    everyone was so understanding.


    in addition, there was also a group of snitches and troublemakers. the americans were working hard in all aspects, but the results weren¡¯t as they hoped.


    the most important region was africa.


    the americans wanted to take advantage of the fact that china hadn¡¯t gained a firm foothold there to get rid of them, so they¡¯d been playing a lot of tricks recently.


    especially in the mining industry.


    recently, china suffered setbacks in all aspects of our overseas mining. the american¡¯s eyes were red as they went against us.


    therefore, things in africa were more troublesome.


    but all of this had nothing to do with tang rui. he stayed at home honestly during this period and did not cause any trouble.


    the bohai bay oil field mining problem would have to wait for another month or two.


    the construction of the submarine and sand suction boat had not been completed yet.


    the assembly of the submarine tunnel was still in the design and production phase. it was estimated that it would take another month or two before it could be officially mass-produced.


    therefore, tang rui¡¯s side wasn¡¯t anxious either.


    on this day, han shu, who had been away for a few months, was finally back.


    previously, after tang rui finished building the mechanical infantry regiment¡¯s equipment and equipping the troops, he brought the entire regiment for training.


    the original plan was to train for two months.


    however, after the training, the higher-ups wanted to test the combat effectiveness of the regiment. therefore, it was delayed for another two months, and seven or eight exercises were carried out in various environments.


    he had been busy for four months.


    han shu was finally back.


    ¡°brother han, did you go to africa?¡± after seeing han shu, the other party¡¯s skin color frightened tang rui.


    good heavens.


    he had turned chocolate-colored and was glowing.


    ¡°we¡¯re going to africa later,¡± han shu said nonchalantly.


    ¡°we¡¯re going to africa later. aren¡¯t we going to practice?¡±


    ¡°the five regiments are not complete yet, so how can we practice? you still have to be in charge of the bohai bay project, so you don¡¯t have time to care about us.


    in addition to the exercise two months ago, the higher-ups recognized chinese combat effectiveness, so they sent them to africa.


    the situation over there was a little chaotic now. it just so happened that their new equipment was almost ready. they could take it out and practice.¡±


    han shu told tang rui about the general situation.


    although it was confidential information, telling tang rui about it was still not a problem.


    ¡°i see¡­ when are we leaving?¡± after tang rui heard it all, he pondered for a while and asked.


    ¡°in half a month. 1¡¯11 be on vacation for a week starting tomorrow. after the vacation ends, pack up your equipment and take a boat there.¡±


    ¡°i see. send all your equipment back, and i¡¯ll level you up.¡±


    ¡°it can be upgraded?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not changing the equipment. i¡¯m just making some minor adjustments to improve the performance. it¡¯s not a major change.¡±


    the upgrade that tang rui mentioned was indeed an upgrade.


    they had been using this batch of equipment for four months, so their experience points must have been overflowing long ago.


    he didn¡¯t need to enhance it.


    he could directly upgrade the equipment through the system interface to improve its performance.


    it was not troublesome.


    it didn¡¯t cost any money.


    it was just upgrading a level. tang rui was still very willing.


    after all, they were going to africa, and they might really have to fight.


    therefore, the performance of the equipment would be enhanced as much as possible.


    perhaps this little improvement would lead to a victory.


    ¡°alright, 1¡¯11 get them to send the equipment over later,¡± han shu didn¡¯t refuse.


    this kind of good thing was something that others could not even beg for.


    he would be an idiot to refuse.


    at three in the afternoon, all the equipment was sent over.


    red lotus marked all the equipment and placed them in the warehouse.


    after dinner, tang rui came inside the warehouse and started to upgrade these devices.


    [item: individual exoskeleton armor]


    [exp: 432297/2900 (upgradeable)]


    [origin points: 1636.48]


    looking at the huge amount of experience points overflowing from the system interface, he tapped three times without hesitation.


    swoosh swoosh swoosh¡­


    three flashes of light flashed.


    equipment upgrade complete.


    the upgraded exoskeleton armor did not seem to have changed much. the only change was that it was more ergonomically designed and more comfortable to wear.


    the internal hardware system had become more compact, and more resistant to construction, and the system functions had become smoother.


    [item: individual exoskeleton armor +3]


    [experience: 420321/? (cannot be upgraded)]


    [origin points: 1636.48]


    to be honest, seeing that there were still more than 400,000 experience points on the system panel, tang rui really wanted to upgrade this armor to +9 or, rather, +10.


    however, the individual exoskeleton armor was too advanced.


    therefore, he thought about it and held back.


    ¡°red lotus, save this design in the database and mark it as the single exoskeleton armor 1.3 optimized version,¡±


    tang rui said to red lotus.


    ¡°yes, master. the design and information have been saved,¡± red lotus immediately replied.


    following that, tang rui began to continuously upgrade the individual exoskeleton armor. in any case, he didn¡¯t need to do anything; it was all the system¡¯s work..

 Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: You Dare to Change President Tangs Design? (2 in 1)

    chapter 216: you dare to change president tang¡¯s design? (2 in 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    [item: electromagnetic acceleration precise assault rifle]


    [experience: 286417/800 (upgradeable)]


    [origin points: 1636.48]


    after upgrading his equipment, he continued to upgrade his weapons.


    it was the same case.


    experience was overflowing.


    swoosh swoosh swoosh¡­


    three consecutive upgrades were completed.


    the appearance of the rifle had changed slightly, but not by much. if one didn¡¯t pay close attention, one would not be able to see it.


    at the same time, it had completely recovered from the wear and tear that had occurred over such a long period of time.


    the electromagnetic rifle in front of him was as good as new.


    ¡°red lotus, save the blueprints and data, and archive them according to the previous naming rules.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    after walking around and upgrading all his firearms, he came to the robot dog.


    [item: bionic mechanical battlefield support platform]


    [experience: 77623/4500 (upgradeable)]


    [origin points: 1636.48]


    after tang rui took a look at the interface, there was another wave of three consecutive upgrades.


    in the end, the upgrade this time went far beyond his imagination.


    a robot dog that had leveled up three times in a row was a huge change.


    if the robot dog from before was a dog, then the upgraded robot was a metalgarurumon.


    tang rui was dumbfounded.


    what was going on?


    this had not happened even when he was upgrading his equipment and weapons.


    ¡°red lotus, show me the blueprint of the upgraded robot dog,¡± tang rui said.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    swoosh!


    after the upgrade, the holographic model of the mechanical dog appeared in front of tang rui, with various parts and structures marked on it.


    ¡°show me the mechanical dog¡¯s structure model and compare it with it.¡±


    after tang rui looked for a while, he spoke again.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    swoosh!


    the models of the two mechanical dogs appeared and were compared by red lotus. the comparison parameters and results of each part were displayed at the side.


    after tang rui finished reading, he finally knew the specific situation.


    the mechanical dog from before had a flaw in its design.


    it couldn¡¯t be considered a flaw.


    it was just that the functions were not that complete, and there were some problems that he had not considered. when the soldiers used it, they did not feel that there were any problems.


    however, the upgrade of the system interface.


    he was just so unreasonable.


    leveling up was an external optimization.


    raising two levels was an internal optimization.


    leveling up by three levels was an overall structural optimization.


    the mechanical dog had obviously gone through an overall structural optimization. some of the problems that he had not considered before had even been corrected.


    this could be said to be a huge profit.


    only the mechanical dog before him could be called a true bio-machine.


    ¡°red lotus, mark the blueprint and data of this mechanical dog as version 2.0.¡±


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    after tang rui patted the robotic dog¡¯s head in satisfaction, he began to continue upgrading the equipment.


    for the next upgrade, there would not be such a good thing.


    only the internal structure of the vehicles and tanks was more reasonable, making the driver more comfortable.


    nothing else had changed.


    tang rui didn¡¯t leave the warehouse until ten at night.


    all the weapons and equipment had been upgraded.


    they looked as good as new.


    if it weren¡¯t for the fact that his heart wasn¡¯t so black, he could say that this wave of equipment was re-manufactured.


    however, it was not necessary to sell it to outsiders.


    the next day.


    tang rui had just finished his breakfast and arrived at the company when he received a notice from red lotus that the people from the institute of high energy physics of the chinese academy of sciences had arrived.


    institute of high energy physics?


    this really had nothing to do with him. he was not familiar with it.


    however, since she was here, he had to entertain her.


    ¡°professor li, why didn¡¯t you just call me if you had something to say? why did you come all the way here?¡±


    ¡°president tang, i¡¯m sorry to disturb you. i¡¯m here to trouble you with something, so i came personally.¡±


    academician li was the director of the institute of high energy physics.


    this institute of high energy was directly under the chinese academy of sciences.


    in china¡¯s high-energy physics field, it was considered to be a very impressive institution.


    if tang rui wanted to research atomic bombs, he would have to consult professor li.


    unfortunately, he did not have such thoughts.


    tang rui brought professor li to his office, made him a cup of tea, and then started chatting, asking him why he was here.


    frankly, though¡­


    he really couldn¡¯t figure out how he could help.


    the specialization was not suitable.


    ¡°president tang, i¡¯m here this time to ask you to help me detect the geological data and simulate the underground construction situation,¡± academician li took a sip of tea and said.


    ¡°this is just a small problem. why would you come personally?¡± tang rui was very puzzled after listening.


    was this a big deal?


    it was nothing at all.


    he didn¡¯t even need to make a move. he just needed red lotus to settle the matter.


    ¡°it¡¯s not a small matter. we¡¯re going to build a hadron collider. we must be fully prepared for geological exploration,¡± professor li said seriously.


    ¡°really?¡± tang rui was very surprised after hearing this.


    the high-energy hadron collider was a real money-burning machine, and it was the kind that had yet to be produced.


    a pure money pit.


    it burned tens of billions of yuan.


    every experiment required a specialized nuclear power plant to supply electricity. it was extremely extravagant.


    was such a big event really going to happen in china?


    didn¡¯t he say that he wouldn¡¯t create this thing for now and would focus on developing it?


    why are you in such a hurry to get on the horse now?


    tang rui¡¯s own question was raised, wanting to understand the situation inside.


    ¡°i wasn¡¯t prepared to spend this money before. after all, this isn¡¯t a small sum of money. with this money, i can build aircraft carriers or airplanes.


    however, we can¡¯t do that now. because of the international situation, our domestic scientists have been chased out.


    from the looks of it, they seem to want to lock us down at the experimental level. they won¡¯t let us know the specific information, let alone let us participate in the experiment,¡± professor li said helplessly.


    if there was a way and a chance, he would not have rushed to launch such a continuous project in china.


    but now, he had no choice.


    otherwise, it would cause a loss of talent in the field of high-energy physics in the country. this was not a small matter.


    after tang rui heard it all, he was very speechless.


    what was this?


    they will seal this and that. as long as we don¡¯t have it, they will find a way to seal it.


    it¡¯s not like china couldn¡¯t make this thing.


    it was just that the price-performance ratio was rather dismal.


    there was no point in spending that money.


    it was all good now.


    even that area had been sealed off.


    there was nothing practical about it. it was a pure white elephant.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll take this job. other than geological exploration, is there anything else i can help with?¡±


    tang rui opened his mouth and asked. if there was something, he would really help.


    ¡°no need, no need. you have quite a lot of things to do here. if it wasn¡¯t for the fact that this matter was too important, i wouldn¡¯t have come to trouble you.


    as for the engineering problems, the nuclear industry has already begun to tackle them. our high-energy physics personnel have also participated.


    i haven¡¯t encountered any problems yet. if there¡¯s a need, i¡¯ll definitely ask,¡± professor li said with a smile.


    tang rui nodded after listening and did not say anything else.


    his current schedule was also very full.


    he had to personally handle the drilling platform, so he really couldn¡¯t spare the time for such a big project like the high energy hadron collider.


    then, the two of them chatted for a while.


    academician li was about to leave. he still had to go to nanjing university to give a public lecture to the students there.


    after sending professor li off, tang rui let red lotus airdrop a robot to measure the geological data and then carry out a detailed analysis.


    to him, this was a small matter.


    in less than five days, red lotus presented the detailed geological data and simulation analysis report. there was even a detailed excavation and construction plan.


    after this report was sent up, tang rui did not care anymore.


    the higher-ups would naturally conduct an audit.


    the experts of the review team conducted a demonstration after receiving the data and construction plan.


    they had nothing to say about the geological data.


    however, there were many suggestions regarding the construction plan.


    ¡°there¡¯s no need to dig a mountain. we can just dig an underground tunnel,¡± an expert said after reading the construction plan.


    after hearing this, the people around him looked at him strangely as if they had seen a ghost.


    ¡°what do you mean?¡± the expert was a little puzzled.


    ¡°you dare to change president tang¡¯s construction plan? didn¡¯t you see what happened to your family?¡±

 Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Changing the Space Shuttle into a 3ooi Model

    chapter 217: changing the space shuttle into a 3ooi model


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ultimately, the review team passed the construction plan designed by tang rui intact and then began the final process.


    constructing the hadron collider was not a small project.


    even with the current level of materials and microelectronics technology having been upgraded, this project could not be completed quickly.


    after tang rui uploaded the information, he stopped paying attention to this matter.


    the other side did not bother him anymore.


    this led to him having nothing to do recently.


    on wednesday, tang rui said goodbye to han shu, who was going to africa for duty.


    during this period, he paid special attention to the situation in africa and found that it was alright, with nothing too significant happening.


    military conflicts would definitely not break out.


    the chaotic areas were ail governed by local tribes.


    but even if the tribes were chaotic, they didn¡¯t dare to attack the locations where the united nations peacekeepers were stationed.


    ¡°brother han, if you catch any lions or leopards, remember to send me a few cubs back,¡± tang rui exhorted before han shulin boarded the ship.


    he was not interested in other things.


    but he was very interested in white lions and leopards, especially their cubs, which were furry and fun.


    ¡°alright, if i come across them, i¡¯ll catch a few for you,¡± han shu said, nodding in amusement after hearing this.


    what else could he do? he could only agree.


    after all, tang rui had replaced all their equipment.


    he was well aware of the value of this equipment.


    the key point was that tang rui had not taken any money for it.


    this made him feel quite embarrassed.


    so, for tang rui to ask for a few cubs was a minor matter. he could not possibly not be busy with such a task.


    compared to this batch of equipment, catching a few cubs was nothing.


    ¡°that¡¯s settled then. 1¡¯11 wait at home,¡± tang rui said with a grin.


    han shu nodded and then boarded the ship and set off.


    only after the ship left the dock did tang rui return to the company by car.


    ¡°what to do now?¡±


    after returning to the company, tang rui found himself very bored.


    there was a group of researchers working on the armed satellite. he just needed to take a look occasionally, without needing to put in much effort.


    the ground support attack aircraft project, led by feng yuanxing and others, was doing very well, and they were already preparing to produce a prototype.


    he did not need to manage the company¡¯s projects.


    the project he needed to worry about was still in the early stages of preparation.


    in other words, he still had several months of free time.


    ¡°red lotus, open the memos,¡± tang rui said after thinking for a while, unable to come up with anything else to do.


    he could only ask red lotus to open the notebook to see if there was anything left undone or unfinished.


    after opening the memos, tang rui read them one by one, crossing off everything that was done.


    when he got to the sixth item, his hand stopped.


    ¡°space shuttle manufacturing and nuclear rocket engines.¡±


    seeing this memo, tang rui remembered something.


    the buran space shuttle that he had obtained from the russians was for researching this technology.


    but he had been busy during this period and had forgotten about it.


    the nuclear rocket engine was also something he had thought of at that time, to be used as a supporting power for the space shuttle.


    nuclear-powered rocket engines weren¡¯t some kind of black technology. in the 1950s and 1960s, the soviets and americans attempted to apply nuclear power to various equipment.


    planes, trains, cars, heavy artillery, missiles¡­ all kinds of groundbreaking ideas.


    some of these ideas would still be considered advanced technology even now.


    for example, the famous pluto nuclear-powered missile.


    a missile with theoretically unlimited range.


    capable of carrying 13 nuclear bombs.


    and it could emit nuclear radiation while flying, essentially a flying disaster.


    however, the nuclear rocket engine that tang rui wanted to develop was different from the nuclear missiles that emitted exhaust radiation everywhere.


    the americans had used a nuclear reactor as the core for a pulse detonation engine.


    what tang rui wanted to create was a nuclear-powered rocket engine, which would use the heat from the nuclear reactor to heat liquid hydrogen, allowing the heated hydrogen to be ejected through expansion and acceleration from the nozzle.


    currently, there were only three types of nuclear rocket technology in the world: the radioactive isotope rocket engine, the nuclear fission rocket engine, and the thermonuclear rocket engine.


    each type of nuclear-powered rocket engine had its own advantages and disadvantages, but their common advantage was a high specific impulse, far surpassing chemical rockets.


    ¡°red lotus, display the model of the space shuttle.¡±


    tang rui was ready to work on the space shuttle and nuclear-powered rocket engine. he had nothing else to do anyway.


    he could create a new toy to play with.


    ¡°replace all the equipment in the space shuttle with the latest models and all the materials with the top-tier ones, then simulate the internal structure,¡± tang rui instructed while looking at the model of the blizzard space shuttle.


    ¡°yes, master,¡± red lotus responded, beginning to replace all the equipment according to their functions.


    the buran was sorely outdated.


    its technology was somewhat useful, but there was nothing significant.


    the only use was the internal design of the space shuttle, which had been validated through practice.


    in less than five minutes, all the equipment and materials had been replaced.


    red lotus also optimized the internal structure, creating a lot of space. if tang rui wanted, he could even transform it into a three-bedroom, two-living room lounge.


    ¡°red lotus, change the design of the space shuttle. don¡¯t consider the aerodynamic layout, choose from the gallery, and make it as beautiful as possible,¡± tang rui said, frowning at the ugly shape of the space shuttle. since aerodynamics did not need to be considered, it should be as beautiful as possible.


    ¡°master, is it okay to use the shape of the aircraft from the ship seller?¡± red lotus asked.


    ¡°sure,¡± tang rui nodded after hearing this.


    you could criticize the game, but you had to admit that the spaceships were beautifully made.


    and it wasn¡¯t just the exterior design; the interior design was also very nice, definitely in line with human aesthetics and had a very ergonomic design.


    very quickly, red lotus transformed the space shuttle into a small spaceship using calculations.


    a small white 3ooi spaceship.


    this spaceship wasn¡¯t large; it was truly a miniature craft.


    but the cockpit and interior were very beautiful.


    with red lotus¡¯s manufacturing capabilities, she could perfectly replicate the structure and interior of the spaceship. the only thing she couldn¡¯t replicate was the engine.


    the blue net-like electric thruster engine at the rear looked gorgeous.


    however, current technology simply couldn¡¯t achieve an electric propulsion engine that would allow the space shuttle to fly out of the atmosphere from the ground.


    but this wasn¡¯t a big problem.


    tang rui was prepared to replace it with a nuclear-powered rocket engine.


    it was just changing an engine, and it wouldn¡¯t affect the usage effect..

 Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: They Cant Afford to Play

    chapter 218: they can¡¯t afford to play


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui didn¡¯t need to concern himself with other aspects of the space shuttle; red lotus could handle everything.


    the only thing he needed to personally take care of was the manufacturing of the nuclear-powered rocket engine, which was the most important.


    brother lin, i need to apply for some materials,¡± tang rui said over the phone to lin chao.


    ¡°what materials?


    ¡°yellowcake.


    ¡°then you can apply. tell me¡­ what are you planning to do?¡±


    lin chao initially didn¡¯t react, but when he remembered what yellowcake was, he almost jumped out of his chair.


    if such a thing ended up in tang rui¡¯s hands, who knew what he could create?


    were you about to say that having yellowcake alone was useless?


    that¡¯d be a joke.


    what made you think that tang rui couldn¡¯t just build an industrial-grade centrifuge?


    it must be a myth.


    i¡¯m not up to anything much, just want to build a nuclear-powered rocket engine, nothing else.¡±


    tang rui swore to the heavens that this time, he was truly not causing trouble.


    a nuclear-powered rocket. without yellowcake, how could he make one?


    really?


    really, truer than real gold.


    wait for me to make a call.


    after lin chao hung up the phone, he immediately reported tang rui¡¯s situation to the higher-ups. he didn¡¯t have the authority to approve such a request for tang rui.


    creating a simple device was fine, but if he gave tang rui yellowcake¡­


    f*ck!


    who could then sleep peacefully?


    previously, crimson corporation was the only one in the world with nuclear strike capabilities.


    but that was just strike capability.


    if tang rui got his hands on yellowcake, with the integration of research and development, production, and strike, crimson would be directly upgraded to the only company in the world with nuclear deterrence capabilities.


    this was no joke.


    twenty minutes later, lin chao called tang rui and relayed the higher-ups¡¯ thoughts.


    ¡°you can freely research nuclear rocket engines. what kind of reactor core do you need? cnnc (china national nuclear corporation) will fully cooperate with you.¡±


    tang rui understood lin chao¡¯s implication.


    he could research as he wished.


    the higher-ups also fully supported him, giving him whatever he needed.


    however, yellowcake couldn¡¯t be placed in the hands of an individual but could be used to create a reactor core for him.


    after all, giving yellowcake to someone, who knew what they would make with it?


    alright, once i finish the design, i¡¯ll have cnnc manufacture the reactor core.


    tang rui nodded after listening and wasn¡¯t opposed to it.


    after all, what he needed was highly sensitive.


    it was normal for the higher-ups to take such measures.


    he put down his phone.


    tang rui began designing the nuclear-powered rocket engine. his requirement for the engine was that it could both generate electricity and serve as an engine.


    it would suffice if the power generation reached 3000 kilowatts and the thrust was above 80 tons.


    to be honest, these requirements weren¡¯t high.


    but integrating the energy system and the ignition system into everything would be somewhat troublesome.


    however, tang rui didn¡¯t mind.


    this made it interesting.


    otherwise, why would he bother studying it?


    just like that, tang rui began the research and development work, burying himself in the lab for research and not causing any trouble outside.


    a few days later, han shu, with his team, arrived at the port of sudan.


    sudan was considered a major country in the african continent; its geographical location was very important, and its resources were abundant.


    china still maintained a good relationship with sudan.


    this was especially true since they had established a strong presence in congo, effectively getting sandwiched between sudan and its southern half.


    beside them, there was also tanzania, waving its flag and shouting.


    under these circumstances, america couldn¡¯t even sleep well, fearing a pincer attack from china.


    moreover, even the french, who occupied the congo, didn¡¯t want to see this happen.


    once america was ousted, the french¡¯s days wouldn¡¯t be good either.


    as a result, sudan wasn¡¯t experiencing a period of peace.


    as soon as han shu arrived, he was picked up by our ambassador in asu, who wanted to understand the local situation.


    but upon arriving at the embassy, han shu realized something was wrong.


    the consultant of the sudanese president was there too, old merchant, who had visited china many times.


    those who often watched the news would probably recognize him.


    after han shu¡¯s arrival, the three of them entered a confidential room to begin their discussion.


    it was mainly the ambassador and old merchant talking, while han shu sat there listening.


    however, the more he listened, the more serious his expression became.


    how could it be described?


    the current situation was deteriorating rapidly.


    the sudanese authorities were preparing but could only respond passively.


    taking the initiative to attack was definitely not an option.


    but if they didn¡¯t attack, those engaging in subterfuge would be happier, as they were crazily selling arms.


    many of these arms were directly pulled from american bases and delivered to their doorstep.


    how brazen.


    the main reason was their powerful backing. those dealing in arms had the support of special departments, the american military, and the military-industrial complex.


    especially the military-industrial complex, which was very influential in the united states.


    they weren¡¯t afraid of war; they were afraid of peace.


    where would their money come from if there was no war?


    so, even in peaceful times, they would find something to stir up, let alone in the current situation.


    they were doing everything they could to fan the flames.


    fortunately, the top brass weren¡¯t foolish. they could indulge in subterfuge and cause trouble, but they had to exclude the military.


    if escalation was needed, it would be through military contractors. the army definitely couldn¡¯t be involved.


    understanding america¡¯s actions put china in a very difficult position, a very passive one.


    china initially thought they were there to flex their muscles.


    as a peacekeeping force, they were there to support sudan and prevent america from taking action.


    but now the problem was, america wasn¡¯t budging, despite almost losing the battle, and their arms were nearly depleted.


    they had no intention of fighting at all.


    however, the military contractors and mercenaries were heavily armed.


    all kinds of new equipment were being taken out crazily.


    one mercenary group even brought out the fourth-generation tank that america had yet to mass-produce.


    this was outrageous.


    it was a complete shift in concept.


    i¡¯m aware of the situation. now, i¡¯d like to use a secure line to call back home, han shu said, frowning.


    alright, no problem,¡± the ambassador responded, instructing his adviser to prepare the secure line.


    no one knew the content of han shu¡¯s call to china, but when he came out of the room, the worry on his face was gone, leaving only a smile.


    simultaneously, tang rui, who was designing a nuclear-powered rocket engine in the laboratory, received a video call request from lin chao.


    brother lin, what¡¯s the matter?


    tang rui, busy with his work, showed a hint of impatience after being disturbed.


    there¡¯s something very important i need to discuss with you,¡± lin chao said solemnly.


    what is it? tell me,¡± tang rui asked, puzzled.


    i¡¯ll come over and talk to you about it,¡± lin chao said, choosing not to disclose the details through the video call.


    ¡°alright, red lotus and i will be waiting for you at the door..


    ¡öi

 Chapter 219 - Chapter 219: Crimson Securitys Big Job

    chapter 219: crimson security¡¯s big job


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    when lin chao arrived at the mountain¡¯s base, tang rui was already waiting for him in the resting hall.


    red lotus had finished brewing the tea.


    brother lin, what exactly are you making so serious?¡± tang rui was very curious.


    normally, lin chao would only show that serious expression when he was playing with some big toy.


    however, he hadn¡¯t caused any trouble recently.


    ¡°yes, something¡¯s happened in sudan. it¡¯s troublesome to say the least. here¡¯s some information. take a look first.¡± lin chao placed a folder on the coffee table in front of tang rui.


    okay, then you drink some tea first.¡±


    tang rui picked up the file bag, pulled out the information inside, and began to flip through it.


    good heavens.


    this group of people was playing big.


    new robots.


    a fourth-generation tank.


    brand-new individual equipment and the verified exoskeleton armor had also been deployed for action.


    this was a real field-test scenario.


    just in time for a tit-for-tat?


    by the time tang rui finished reading the information, he already understood the situation sudan was facing. china had indeed been very passive.


    because they couldn¡¯t do it in the name of the military.


    the united nations peacekeeping force was stationed there.


    it was impossible for china to directly help sudan fight.


    but if they didn¡¯t help¡­


    sudan simply wouldn¡¯t stand a chance.


    ¡°what do we say now? wouldn¡¯t brother han be useless over there?¡± after tang rui put down the file bag, he opened his mouth and asked.


    ¡°you know the situation. brother han suggested that crimson send security personnel to take over sudan¡¯s national security contract.¡±


    hearing lin chao say so, tang rui was instantly agitated.


    brother han really understood him.


    ¡°no problem. how do i do it?¡± tang rui hurriedly asked. he was very interested in this order.


    ¡°the specific situation is to send a group of people over in the name of crimson. they will come back after assessing the situation in sudan.


    nominally, it¡¯s han shu and the others who will return, but in fact, the personnel basically did not change.


    however, based on the current situation, the combat strength there is insufficient. they need to send more people and equipment over.


    ¡°one thing to note, the higher-ups won¡¯t decide what you need. you can discuss it with han shu. if you need military weapons, you can send them over directly.


    if you don¡¯t need military weapons, you can just make a batch yourself and send them over.¡±


    understood. leave it to me.¡± tang rui nodded after listening, not feeling any pressure at all.


    wasn¡¯t this a professional match?


    then, you guys can discuss it later. contact me if you need anything.¡± after lin chao finished speaking, he did not disturb tang rui.


    ¡°alright, sorry to trouble you, brother lin. i¡¯ll discuss it with brother han now. tang rui got up and left the lounge with lin chao.


    they arrived at the command center of the blue army.


    he asked red lotus to contact han shu.


    in han shu¡¯s hands, there was a computer that was specially used to communicate with him. they could communicate directly through the satellite controlled by red lotus. there would definitely be no problem with leaking information.


    very quickly, han shu¡¯s image appeared on the big screen.


    brother han, tell me, what do you need?¡±


    tang rui asked in high spirits, as if as long as han shu said it, he could get it for him.


    ¡°you¡¯ve seen the information, right? according to my analysis, although they have strong individual combat ability, they lack the ability to group up and command the overall situation.


    in this regard, we have the advantage, so we don¡¯t lack weapons to deal with large-scale groups.


    ¡°but in other aspects, we still lack a lot of information. this is not china, and we don¡¯t have a complete information data chain that connects land, sea, and sky.


    ¡°our collection of information on the battlefield is seriously lagging. this is very dangerous, so we need to ensure our information superiority.¡±


    han shu directly pointed out their biggest weakness.


    a communications commander.


    this problem was easy to solve.


    before tomorrow morning, i will launch three synchronous orbit satellites around the equator to ensure the smooth flow and safety of information and data.¡±


    after tang rui listened, he immediately gave a solution.


    although sudan¡¯s infrastructure had problems, and they didn¡¯t have many base stations, this wasn¡¯t a problem at all for tang rui.


    he just needed to hang a few satellites in orbit.


    it could ensure the safety of communication and monitor the ground. it was killing two birds with one stone.


    ¡°alright, then i¡¯ll move on to the second problem, air defense. even though the other side hasn¡¯t sent out any air forces, i can¡¯t guarantee that they¡¯re playing an unspoken rule with us or that they¡¯re just trying to numb us.


    therefore, before the other party mobilizes their air forces, we can¡¯t use our air forces first. under such circumstances, air defense is the best choice.¡±


    han shu asked the second question.


    before tomorrow night, i will send a transport plane to deliver the short-range low-altitude low-speed air defense system, long-range air defense anti-missile system, and individual air defense missiles directly to ensure that there will be no problems with the air defenses,¡± tang rui said directly after listening.


    others might not dare to give this guarantee, but he did.


    he didn¡¯t even need to build an anti-air and anti-missile system. he already had one in his hands. it was just that he hadn¡¯t taken it out before.


    ¡°alright, the last problem is the supply of supplies and ammunition. our equipment is all specially made. sudan can¡¯t supply us with supplies.¡±


    it¡¯s a small problem. i¡¯ll send it to you tomorrow.


    tang rui waved his hand, completely not taking this problem seriously.


    wasn¡¯t it just ammunition?


    there was still a full warehouse in the warehouse.


    based on the accuracy of the weapons in han shu¡¯s hands, if he wanted to use up all the weapons in this warehouse, he could at least destroy three enemy armies.


    but was that possible?


    it was impossible.


    there weren¡¯t that many enemies. if they really fought to that extent, it would be too late for him to create them immediately.


    ¡°there are no more problems on my side. starting tomorrow, i will launch blue army¡¯s exclusive information connection channel. when the time comes, i will have to trouble advisor tang for information security and battlefield intelligence analysis,¡± han shu said with a smile.


    no problem. after i hang up the satellite tonight, red lotus will provide information support 24/7.¡±


    he hung up.


    red lotus, create three communication satellites. remember to load the earth scanning function into them. the parameters are not important, but the function must be there.¡±


    ¡°alright, red lotus will remember.


    after returning to the laboratory, tang rui immediately arranged for red lotus to produce satellites. this was a big deal.


    although beidou was also very useful, in terms of performance, it was still quite a bit worse than the satellites that tang rui made himself, not to mention that he would also strengthen these three satellites.


    then¡­


    tang rui let red lotus take out the blueprints stored in the database again. these blueprints were all designs for air defense missiles, a total of three types.


    the designs for these three types of missiles came from drones, off-road vehicles, and the white emperor space fighter.


    they were all missile designs that came with the system interface after it was strengthened.


    there was no need to mention the performance.


    it was definitely powerful.


    while tang rui was busy, the netizens exploded again.


    because crimson security corporation had just received a big order..

 Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: Satellite Changes Orbit, Seizing the Orbit

    chapter 220: satellite changes orbit, seizing the orbit


    translator: endlessfantasy translation | editor: endlessfantasy translation


    tang rui was unaware of the situation.


    the official website of crimson also offered no information.


    however, the issue was that sudan had conducted a press conference addressing this matter, leading to its coverage by domestic media.


    no further comment was necessary.


    this news reignited fervor among netizens.


    in other countries, this would hardly be news, given american ownership of numerous military contractor firms.


    yet, this was a rarity in china.


    subsequently, a multitude of netizens flooded crimson¡¯s website, inquiring about temporary employment opportunities.


    the chinese internet community was abuzz with activity.


    meanwhile, the americans received the news with a degree of dismay.


    incredible.


    they had grasped this tactic.


    nevertheless, it was inconsequential. their extensive experience over many


    years left them undaunted.


    they even saw this as an opportunity to instruct crimson.


    time flew swiftly.


    hours passed.


    red lotus had completed the satellite construction.


    typically, satellite manufacturing was never so rapid, but tang rui s requirements for these three satellites were not particularly stringent.


    after all, he planned to enhance them using the system later.


    thus, he requested red lotus to prioritize speed without any additional specifications.


    upon arriving at the assembly workshop, tang rui observed three rectangular satellites with solar sails extended on either side.


    they appeared as ordinary satellites, lacking distinctive features.


    [item: high orbit communication satellite]


    [experience: 0/800]


    [origin: 1646.48]


    tang rui, examining the system panel, proceeded to enhance the satellite, not


    just once.


    a soft golden light shimmered.


    the satellite¡¯s enhancement was complete.


    the rectangular satellite had transformed into an oval shape, with altered surface materials and no solar sails.


    tang rui, indifferent to the satellite¡¯s appearance, checked the system panel again.


    [item: neutrino high-orbit detection communication satellite]


    [experience: 0/50000]


    [enhancement: neutrino information capture radars]


    [attributes: scanning accuracy increased by 180%, scanning range by 160%, information transmission efficiency by 120%, data analysis capability by


    100%]


    [origin: 1322.48]


    tang rui, satisfied with the system panel data, nodded.


    enhancing this satellite had cost over 300 origin points.


    yet, the outcome was highly effective.


    the neutrino information capture radar was top-notch, comparable to the


    light quantum information capture system.


    however, their applications differed.


    the former gathered extensive light quantum information but lacked x-ray vision capabilities.


    the latter excelled in high-precision penetration and scanning. within its range, no information could evade neutrino penetration, but beyond it, concealment was possible.


    ¡°red lotus, secure the designs and data in a high-security database, inaccessible to anyone but me,¡± instructed tang rui.


    ¡°understood, master. the information is safely stored and will remain confidential,¡± red lotus confirmed, nodding.


    after data storage, tang rui moved on to enhancing the second satellite, focusing on its communication system.


    the existing system was prone to interference.


    even red lotus couldn¡¯t surpass the hardware¡¯s limitations, a manageable issue in peace but potentially disastrous during war.


    thus, enhancing the communication equipment¡¯s performance was crucial.


    over 300 origin points were invested.


    the satellite, enveloped in a faint golden light, was enhanced.


    post-enhancement, the satellite¡¯s shape had shifted from oval to a longer cylinder.


    the presence of solar sails, however, was not visible.


    the prior special enhancements, including energy enhancements, rendered solar sails obsolete.


    [item: quantum information tunnel communication satellite]


    [experience: 0/60000]


    [enhancement: quantum information tunnel communication system] [attributes: communication data bandwidth increased by 180%, confidentiality by 160%, distance by 120%, quality by 100%]


    [origin points: 973-46]


    tang rui, reviewing the system panel data, nodded in approval. the satellite¡¯s performance met his requirements.


    it even exceeded them, in a manner of speaking.


    this was unsurprising, as communication technology would never become obsolete, even if such high-end technology was not needed for communication within a planet.


    the satellite, coupled with red lotus¡¯s quantum supercomputer, would experience no delays.


    however, in the future, as humanity ventured into the stars, this kind of delay-free communication technology would still be needed.


    no delay simply meant that there¡¯d be no delay in the information transmission process; the specific response speed would depend on the computing speed of the host system.


    however, with this satellite equipped with the red lotus quantum supercomputer, there will definitely be no delay whatsoever. having addressed two satellites, tang rui turned to the third.


    after looking at it for a good while though, he refrained from enhancing it.


    it was because it wasn¡¯t even needed in the first place.


    with one satellite each for communication and scanning, a third was


    unnecessary.


    he contemplated briefly, then instructed red lotus, ¡°store the design and data at the same security level. return this satellite to the warehouse and retrieve the laser-armed satellite.¡±


    ¡°right away, master,¡± red lotus complied, initiating the task.


    ¡°also, refuel the white emperor and prepare it for the runway,¡± tang rui added before departing.


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    returning home, tang rui found li shuyao watching a drama on the sofa.


    ¡°have you finished?¡± she asked.


    ¡°not yet. there¡¯s more work ahead,¡± he replied.


    ¡°when will you be done?¡±


    ¡°by 11,¡± tang rui estimated, glancing at the time.


    ¡°okay, i¡¯ll wait,¡± she said.


    ¡°yes.¡±


    tang rui returned to his room, donned the anti-g suit, and headed back to the lab to suit up in battle armor.


    meanwhile, red lotus had prepared a satellite, securing it on the white emperor¡¯s back.


    tang rui boarded the white emperor, notified the space agency, and took off.


    flying out of the karman line, he arrived in outer space.


    the white emperor began to accelerate.


    this time, its orbit was quite high, a full 36,000 kilometers.


    if it weren¡¯t for being in outer space, the white emperor¡¯s fuel might not have been enough for even one round trip.


    the space shuttle was indeed necessary.


    having the white emperor carry a box back and forth to transport satellites every day wasn¡¯t ideal.


    half an hour later, the white emperor finally reached the geosynchronous orbit at 36,000 kilometers. this corridor was very special, as there was only one.


    because the satellites in this orbit traveled around the earth at the same speed as the earth¡¯s rotation.


    so, when a satellite was placed in this orbit, it appeared fixed in the sky, not moving around everywhere.


    ¡ömaster, a communication satellite is changing its orbit, trying to take over the orbit above sudan.¡¯


    this was the message tang rui received from red lotus, just as he was about to return after deploying the communication satellite..¡±

 Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: Your Satellite Exploded and Scraped the Paint Off My Airplane (Part 1)

    chapter 221: your satellite exploded and scraped the paint off my airplane (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation  editor: end less fantasy translation


    at nasa¡¯s satellite monitoring center.


    as the white emperor spacefighter left the atmosphere, they began tracking it. after all, monitoring launches and space objects was their department¡¯s job. whoever launched a satellite or sent something into outer space, you could bet your money that they were monitoring it.


    presently, they were looking at the white emperor releasing the box on its back. the box then opened, and a mechanical arm grabbed the satellite and placed it outside.


    they were no longer interested in the white emperor.


    they had seen it too many times.


    they were, however, very interested in that cylindrical satellite.


    this was because the satellite didn¡¯t deploy solar sails and just quietly floated in place after it entered orbit.


    ¡°what kind of satellite do you think this is?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s not a navigation satellite; it must be a communication satellite. at this orbital height, it¡¯s definitely not a remote sensing or scanning satellite,¡± an engineer remarked.


    ¡°do you think this could be some sort of space weapon?¡± someone suddenly asked.


    ¡°impossible, judging by its shape, it doesn¡¯t look like a space weapon. besides, this is the geosynchronous orbit, who would it attack?¡±


    everyone found this reasoning sound.


    armed satellites need to change orbits to strike most targets; no one would place an armed satellite in a geosynchronous orbit.


    ¡°boss, the satellite the military asked us to reposition has completed its maneuver, and everything is normal now.¡±


    ¡°understood, relay the message to the military.¡±


    ¡°will do.¡±


    after the task was completed, the worker in charge of the satellite repositioning joined the discussion.


    everyone was curious.


    what kind of satellite had tang rui sent up?


    on the other side, tang rui, having received the message from red lotus, watched the american satellite through the white emperor¡¯s radar, feeling annoyed.


    that spot was reserved for his laser-armed satellite.


    and it had been snatched up by the americans.


    what could be done?


    it was easy enough.


    just make it disappear.


    however, tang rui didn¡¯t plan to act rashly. even if he had to act, he wanted to keep it clean, leaving no trace.


    this was different from running over and dismantling someone¡¯s satellite.


    that would just be a navigation error.


    if you rushed up and blew up someone¡¯s satellite, that would be a big deal.


    so tang rui decided on a different approach, a more covert one.


    after retrieving the box, tang rui pulled the control stick, directing the white emperor to turn around and head back to the company.


    on the way back, tang rui contacted the space agency to see if they had any supplies to send to the space station. he would be going back up and could take some items with him.


    the space agency thought it was a good idea.


    since he was going up anyway, it¡¯d be unsurprising if he carried along some stuff with him.


    when tang rui returned to the company, red lotus controlled a robot to refuel the white emperor, meanwhile placing the second satellite in the box.


    during this time, tang rui went to the lab.


    he took out a fist-sized electric propulsion engine and, after attaching a kilogram of explosives with a detonator, welded it to the engine.


    then he spent three origin points to enhance the device.


    [item: stealth self-detonating space bomb]


    [experience: o/o]


    [enhancement: invisibility, engine]


    [origin points: 970.46]


    after reviewing the data on the system panel, tang rui slightly curled his lips, then packed the device in a bag.


    once red lotus finished refueling and setting up the satellite, he set off again.


    but this time he didn¡¯t go straight to outer space.


    instead, he made a trip to xichang.


    after picking up two external pods there, he flew out of earth.


    he soon arrived outside the space station.


    when tang rui unloaded the supplies, he attached the self-detonating bomb under one of the pods.


    after delivering the items to the space station, he returned to the geosynchronous orbit and placed the second satellite into orbit.


    but at that moment, the both optically and radar-invisible self-destruct bomb quietly flew out, slowly heading toward the american satellite.


    all this went unnoticed, even by nasa¡¯s satellite monitoring center who had their eyes locked on tang rui.


    no anomalies were detected.


    after deploying the satellite, he returned again.


    on the way back, red lotus reported to him.


    the self-destruct bomb was close to the american satellite and ready to rush up and explode at any moment.


    ¡°red lotus, wait for my command. when i say fire, you detonate the bomb.¡± ¡°okay, master.¡±


    after refueling at the company, tang rui, with the laser-armed satellite, ascended once again.


    just as the white emperor was about to breach high orbit, tang rui, seeing the trajectory calculated by red lotus, gave the order.


    ¡°red lotus, detonate the bomb.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    300 kilometers from the white emperor space fighter, the american satellite suddenly exploded, instantly turning into debris.


    the mess of tiny pieces scattered, some of them following the orbit, heading straight for tang rui¡¯s location.


    300 kilometers on the ground was a great distance, but in space, especially when both objects were moving very fast, it happened virtually instantaneously.


    crackle¡­ pop¡­


    a bunch of tiny debris struck the white emperor¡¯s fuselage but did no damage.


    even the surface coating remained intact.


    this debris wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against the nanocoating.


    this was all part of tang rui¡¯s plan.


    naturally, he wouldn¡¯t create trouble for himself and put himself in jeopardy..

 Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Your Satellite Exploded and Scraped the Paint

    chapter 222: your satellite exploded and scraped the paint


    off my airplane (part 2)


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°mr. tang, how are you? is the fighter damaged?¡±


    at that moment, the ground command center had just noticed this situation and also calculated the orbit of the debris after the explosion.


    tang rui was right on that orbit.


    so they contacted tang rui immediately to confirm his safety.


    if the fighter was damaged, it wasn¡¯t without a solution.


    they could have tang rui fly to the space station, then return to earth in a re-entry capsule.


    if that wasn¡¯t feasible, then let tang rui sit on the satellite, change its orbit, and send him to the space station.


    the moment they realized this situation, the staff below thought of several space rescue methods.


    unfortunately, all that thought was in vain.


    there was no need for them.


    ¡°i¡¯m fine, the fighter has no damage. but i think the americans deliberately did this, they owe me an explanation,¡± tang rui pretended to be angry and said through the communicator.


    ¡°mr. tang, don¡¯t worry, i will contact nasa right away. if they don¡¯t have a clear explanation, this matter won¡¯t end here.¡±


    ¡°okay, then i¡¯ll continue deploying satellites.¡±


    ¡°right, come back as soon as you¡¯re done.¡±


    ¡°i know.¡±


    after ending the call, tang rui flew to the location where the american satellite was and deployed the laser-armed satellite.


    hmm.


    nice.


    in case of emergency on the ground needing precise firepower, this would turn out to be a useful location.


    after hanging the satellite in orbit, tang rui returned to the ground.


    at nasa¡¯s satellite monitoring center, a group of people were sweating profusely, typing on keyboards.


    the person in charge was speaking with the chinese space command center.


    ¡°please let me explain, we assure you there was no self-destruct satellite. that satellite was launched last year, a new model to replace the original gps navigation satellite, it can¡¯t self-destruct.¡±


    ¡°no, no, the orbit change was requested by the military, we didn¡¯t know, but we assure you, that satellite was not a self-destruct satellite.¡±


    ¡°yes, we proposed using self-destruct satellites to intercept ballistic missiles, but those are low-orbit satellites, and this one was in high orbit.¡±


    ¡°i swear to god, it wasn¡¯t us, it was just a regular navigation satellite.¡±


    the person in charge revealed all their secrets.


    he really couldn¡¯t explain it.


    a good navigation satellite, why did it explode?


    it had blown up and almost destroyed someone else¡¯s spacefighter.


    if this wasn¡¯t explained well, the consequences would be dire.


    he didn¡¯t know the final outcome, but he was sure to be the one to take the blame.


    after hanging up, the person in charge was mentally and physically exhausted.


    but he couldn¡¯t rest, he still needed to find out the reason for the satellite¡¯s explosion, otherwise, he would still be blamed.


    on the other side.


    the chinese space command center.


    after ending the call with nasa, he also believed this incident wasn¡¯t done intentionally by the americans.


    he was too angry before to think clearly.


    now that he calmed down, he found something amiss.


    why it wasn¡¯t done intentionally by the americans?


    it was mainly because that satellite had indeed been only launched last year.


    when the satellite was launched, tang rui was still at nanligong university for his graduation defense.


    even if the americans were that capable, they couldn¡¯t have placed a self-destruct satellite in high orbit a year in advance.


    that would be insane.


    ¡°has mr. tang returned?¡±


    ¡°he has returned after deploying the satellite.¡±


    ¡°good, that was the third satellite tonight, right? what kind of satellites are these?¡±


    ¡°i don¡¯t know, mr. tang didn¡¯t specify, but he said these were three different models of experimental satellites.


    ¡°i know the one that¡¯s just deployed, that¡¯s the laser-armed satellite designed by tang rui.¡±


    the duty officer nodded after hearing this and looked at the big screen.


    hmm?


    the more he looked, the more it seemed off.


    the location of this armed satellite, wasn¡¯t it the same as where the american satellite exploded?


    seeing this, the duty officer suddenly had an epiphany.


    geosynchronous orbit, one spot for each satellite.


    once someone occupied it, you couldn¡¯t.


    now, just as their satellite exploded, his satellite appeared there.


    to say it¡¯s a coincidence was a bit of a stretch.


    now he was eighty percent sure that this so-called explosion was orchestrated by tang rui.


    as for how he did it, he wasn¡¯t sure.


    but it definitely had something to do with him.


    he shook his head helplessly.


    there was nothing he could do even if he knew, and even if he knew, he couldn¡¯t say it.


    he would even have to match all the stories, throwing the blame on the americans.


    these young people nowadays¡­


    couldn¡¯t afford to provoke them.


    on tang rui¡¯s side, after returning to the company, he had red lotus edit the video shot by the white emperor fighter.


    extracted the video of the opponent¡¯s satellite exploding and the debris hitting the white emperor, and edited it.


    then, he uploaded the video and tagged the american embassy.


    ¡°your satellite exploded and then the debris scraped off the paint from my plane, what do you think should be done about this?


    ¡°let¡¯s not talk about whether you did it on purpose, but you have to compensate for damaging someone else¡¯s stuff, right?¡±


    he also wrote a paragraph of text below the video.


    after sending the message, tang rui didn¡¯t care anymore and went straight home to sleep.


    the situation online wasn¡¯t urgent, so he¡¯d let the bullets fly for a while.


    with tang rui¡¯s video and this message, the internet exploded again.


    there was already a big news tonight, crimson¡¯s security had taken on a national security task.


    and not much time had passed before tang rui sent another message with a video.


    the content of the video was explosive.


    the content of the message even more so.


    for a while, the message topped the trending search list.


    the american side, after seeing this message, were also baffled.


    their satellite exploded?


    when did this happen?


    no.


    the debris didn¡¯t penetrate the opponent¡¯s body, just scratched the paint.


    what kind of crappy satellite was this?


    a message was sent back to china.


    the american response was quick, after all, it was daytime there.


    they immediately inquired with the military about the specifics of this incident.


    you blew it up.


    but could they submit an operation report and assessment report before exploding it, now we¡¯re put in a passive position.


    the military was also baffled.


    what exploded?


    satellite?


    which satellite exploded?


    after checking, they found out it was the satellite they needed that exploded.


    damn.


    how did it explode, who did it?


    didn¡¯t they know how important that satellite was?


    they relied on its for their operation in sudan.


    this time, they had used many new equipment and weapons, with involvement from the military-industrial complex.


    the power of these weapons aside, the degree of informatization was very high.


    the precision requirement for the navigation and positioning system was also very high.


    today they just had nasa change the satellite¡¯s orbit to hover above sudan to support the following operations.


    now, they were told that their satellite had exploded.


    a call was made, inquiring with nasa about the specifics.


    ¡°it wasn¡¯t a fuel explosion, that satellite didn¡¯t use chemical fuel.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t know, we¡¯re still checking the records, if it was attacked, some data would be sent back by the sensors.¡±


    ¡°absolutely not a mistake on our part, even if it was, we couldn¡¯t have made a navigation satellite explode.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s not a system or operation issue, we¡¯re still investigating the specifics.¡±


    the person in charge of the satellite monitoring center, exhausted, put down the phone. this was his seventh call.


    each person was someone he couldn¡¯t afford to offend.


    he had to explain to these people.


    honestly, even now, he was baffled. he didn¡¯t know how a navigation satellite could explode, not to mention the magnitude of the explosion.


    ¡°boss, we¡¯ve found the list of internal equipment and component suppliers for this satellite.¡±


    ¡°give it to me.¡± after receiving the supplier list, the person in charge began looking for a scapegoat.


    someone had to be responsible for this.


    if he didn¡¯t want to take responsibility, he could only find a scapegoat to take the blame.


    quickly, his eyes lit up when he saw the name of a company.


    ¡°send word out, say it was samsung¡¯s battery that malfunctioned, causing the satellite to explode.¡±


    ¡°okay, boss, i¡¯ll do it right away..¡±

 Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Black Technology, High-Explosive Batteries

    chapter 223: black technology, high-explosive batteries


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°president, there¡¯s a problem.¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s the matter, all flustered? get out.¡±


    the president of samsung group, looking at his secretary who rushed into his office without even knocking, was quite displeased.


    ¡°president, nasa says there¡¯s a problem with the batteries we provided. it caused a navigation satellite to explode, and they¡¯re demanding we compensate for all the losses.¡±


    ¡°our batteries?¡±


    the president was baffled after hearing this.


    he was aware of the explosion of the american satellite, but he never imagined it could be linked to their group.


    ¡°what kind of batteries did we provide for the satellite?¡± the president inquired, frowning.


    ¡°it¡¯s a button battery used on the mainboard,¡± the secretary answered.


    what battery?


    a button battery?


    a battery smaller than a fingernail cap caused a satellite to explode?


    ridiculous.


    this was clearly a deliberate attempt to make samsung take the fall.


    ¡°president, should we issue a statement to clarify?¡±


    ¡°release a statement¡­ confess it was a technical issue with our batteries that caused the satellite explosion, and we¡¯ll take full responsibility for the losses.¡± what else could samsung do?


    they had no choice but to accept this blame, even though they didn¡¯t want to. who would have thought that this responsibility would be thrust upon them by uncle sam? they had no option but to accept it.


    ten minutes later, samsung group issued a statement, accepting responsibility for nasa¡¯s losses and announcing plans to upgrade their battery technology.


    the next morning, tang rui, eating breakfast, was stunned when he saw the news. it took him a while to react.


    well then.


    the satellite exploded due to a battery problem.


    that seemed plausible.


    with this, the repair costs he demanded would be paid by the americans, though not directly.


    regardless of who paid, being able to blow up an opponent¡¯s satellite and also make some money on the side felt exhilarating.


    for the first time, tang rui ate two extra meat buns for breakfast.


    he arrived at the company after breakfast.


    a large transport plane was already parked on the runway. red lotus was controlling robots to continuously transport supplies to the plane¡¯s cargo hold.


    this plane was one tang rui had previously manufactured for the military. although its appearance had changed, its performance had not diminished.


    it just didn¡¯t have a seg unit and couldn¡¯t leave the atmosphere, but otherwise, its capabilities were comparable to his private jet, capable of intercontinental flights without any issue.


    ¡°red lotus, how many trips will it take to transport all the supplies and materials?¡±


    ¡°master, based on the current amount of materials, it will take five round trips to transport everything.¡±


    tang rui nodded after hearing this and left the rest to red lotus to manage.


    he then went to lin chao.


    inquiring about personnel arrangements and how to proceed with subsequent matters.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry about the personnel issue; they have already left on commercial flights. they will take a tour there and then return by plane. even if someone notices, it¡¯s too late.


    as for the contract between crimson corporation and sudan, here¡¯s a copy of the agreement from above, all signed and finalized.¡±


    tang rui smirked when he saw the copy of the contract.


    the signature on it bore his name.


    even the company¡¯s official seal was there.


    alright then.


    he couldn¡¯t tell it was forged anyway.


    ¡°is there anything else from above?¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s all, the rest is up to you.¡±


    ¡°alright, i got it.¡±


    after leaving lin chao¡¯s place, tang rui headed to the blue army command center.


    ¡°brother han, how do you feel about the newly upgraded communication system and battlefield support system?¡±


    after initiating communication with han shu, tang rui asked with a smile. ¡°nothing to complain about, especially that battlefield support system. it¡¯s practically full-map x-ray vision. it¡¯s just a pity our electronic sand table isn¡¯t up to par.


    ¡°if we had a holographic projection sand table, the effect would be even better. it¡¯d be like playing a video game,¡± han shu commented, not expecting tang rui to leverage information advantage to such an extent.


    it was like a high-dimensional perspective, just like playing a game.


    ¡°a holographic projection sand table, huh? no big deal. i¡¯ll bring one over with the next shipment. it¡¯s better for us to use holographic projection for meetings. otherwise, connecting via video feels a bit awkward.¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t mind han shu¡¯s request for holographic projection. future warfare without such technology would indeed be inadequate.


    to fully utilize the capabilities of the neutrino information capture radar, holographic projection equipment is necessary.


    2d display for 3d imaging always felt off.


    even if it looked 3d, it was just pseudo-3d, and some obscured areas were invisible.


    with holographic projection, however, it was like having a god¡¯s eye view, looking down on the whole situation.


    if that person had holographic projection back in the day, remote micromanagement would have been possible. the positioning of machine gun nests could have been commanded down to centimeters, but unfortunately, such equipment wasn¡¯t available at the time.


    ¡°by the way, i noticed a problem. the utilization rate of our mainframe has dropped several notches. there¡¯s no issue, right?¡± after some small talk, han shu suddenly remembered something.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, that¡¯s because i¡¯m providing computing power remotely through the satellite, reducing the energy consumption of your equipment¡¯s mainframe,¡± tang rui said with a laugh after hearing this.


    with the black-tech communication satellite, han shu¡¯s equipment could share the computing power of red lotus.


    naturally, the consumption of the equipment¡¯s built-in mainframe system is reduced.


    through this, the performance of the equipment would be enhanced again. ¡°remote computing power? can this power be used on weapons, like missiles and cruise missiles?¡± han shu asked immediately after hearing this.


    if missiles could use remotely provided computing power.


    their precision would increase more than just a notch.


    after all, the chips on missiles have limited computing power.


    if they could provide massive computing power and information processing ability to missiles, wouldn¡¯t that make their accuracy sky-high?


    ¡°um¡­ that¡¯s certainly no problem, but the missiles made previously can¡¯t use


    it, as they don¡¯t have the reserved functional module.¡±


    ¡°no worries, our missile accuracy is already sufficient. but if this can be applied to cruise missiles, then send us a batch of upgraded cruise missiles.¡±


    ¡°no problem, i¡¯ll upgrade the cruise missiles right now.¡±


    tang rui felt this idea was indeed excellent.


    previous cruise missiles relied on onboard systems to process data and had to add various functional components, so the carried explosives were limited, and the power was not very strong.


    but if all these devices are removed, leaving only the remote control system and flight control system, using the rest for explosives, the effect would be incredible.


    tang rui got excited as he thought about this.


    his first line of armaments was cruise missiles.


    now it seems, cruise missiles still have value for enhancement, especially in terms of cost-effectiveness.


    after hanging up the communication, tang rui returned to the lab and instructed red lotus to make a cruise missile without any optoelectronic devices.


    in less than ten minutes, the cruise missile was completed.


    the structure of the entire missile didn¡¯t undergo unnecessary modifications, still maintaining that unsightly cylindrical shape.


    but the front camera was gone, and about 80% of the various devices and accessories inside were cut, leaving only the information transmission interface and flight control system. the space freed up was filled with explosives.


    the original carrying capacity of five kilograms of explosives tripled to fifteen kilograms.


    this was after increasing the battery size to improve speed and flight range; otherwise, even more could be added.


    tang rui glanced at the cruise missile.


    a click to enhance.


    swipe!


    a blue light flashed.


    enhancement complete.


    the newly enhanced cruise missile resembled a small supersonic missile, equipped with four tail fins.


    [item: high-energy cruise missile]


    [experience: 0/1600)


    [enhancement: integrated combat energy core)


    [attribute: explosion power increased by 180%]


    [origin points: 985.48]


    tang rui looked at the data on the system panel and found that this device was indeed simple and crude, even the attributes were the same.


    as for the integrated combat energy core, it was essentially a battery.


    the entire cruise missile was a large high-energy battery.


    during the flight, it drew energy from the battery.


    upon encountering the enemy, the battery would transform into a bomb, detonating instantly with enormous power.


    a high-explosive battery?


    this must be samsung¡¯s technological tree..

 Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Tactical Target Unobtained (Part 1)

    chapter 224: tactical target unobtained (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    after reinforcing the cruise missiles, tang rui had red lotus start production. the most crucial part was the high-explosive battery.


    the production of the batteries required a modification of the production line, but once adjusted, the output became impressively high.


    at least faster than a chicken laying eggs.


    by the fifth shipment, according to red lotus¡¯s calculations, they could produce 8000 units.


    if there were another shipment tomorrow, they could have as many as they needed.


    not only was the production speed notable, but the biggest advantage of this cruise missile was its low cost.


    the cost of the battery was a mere 350 yuan.


    the combined purchase price of the shell, chip, motherboard, motor, and propeller was only 427 yuan.


    this meant the cost of manufacturing one cruise missile didn¡¯t exceed 800 yuan, an obscenely small amount of money to pay for a missile.


    even ten bullets for the close-in weapon system 1130 were more expensive than this.


    in the blink of an eye, two days had passed.


    the transport planes had made eight round trips. after the initial few trips carrying supplies and materials, the rest were exclusively for transporting cruise missiles.


    after learning about the performance and cost of the cruise missiles, han shu like tang rui, thought the best idea was to carry out a massive bombing campaign.


    hence, the following three shipments.


    after these supplies and materials were delivered, han shu began final arrangements and mobilizations.


    all twelve special teams were equipped with supplies and left the base, their destination unknown.


    all armored units gathered outside the city.


    two anti-aircraft systems, custom-made by tang rui for han shu, were placed¡ªone in the sudanese capital and the other at the base.


    then they just waited for the enemy to make the first move.


    they couldn¡¯t attack first.


    the tribes hadn¡¯t rebelled yet; they couldn¡¯t give them an excuse or simply eradicate them.


    so, they could only wait for the enemy to act.


    in fact, the wait wouldn¡¯t be long; the enemy was bound to act within two days.


    if it weren¡¯t for the self-destruction of the american satellite.


    they would have acted yesterday, not waiting until now.


    the next evening.


    tang rui, han shu, and several staff officers, using holographic projection equipment, held a meeting inside the command center.


    according to satellite monitoring, the enemy was about to act.


    ¡°the message has been sent to the sudanese side. their troops have already withdrawn from the hada region. it¡¯s currently an empty city, just waiting for the enemy to arrive,¡± a staff officer said, pointing at a military strategic location on the holographic projection.


    ¡°the enemy has begun to move.¡±


    at this moment, everyone saw the red dots moving on the holographic sand table, indicating the enemy¡¯s movements.


    ¡°brother han, can you guess the enemy¡¯s command intentions?¡± tang rui asked han shu after seeing the enemy¡¯s move.


    ¡°of course, without this god-like perspective, i might not have been able to guess. but with it, if i can¡¯t even predict the enemy¡¯s movements and intentions, then i shouldn¡¯t be here.


    ¡°based on the enemy¡¯s movements over the past two days and their arrangements, on the surface, they intend to first occupy the hada region, using it as a bridgehead to cut off our support path.


    ¡°but actually, they don¡¯t plan to strike our tail. instead, they are preparing to attack the hada region on our flank, and then annihilate us there.


    ¡°the enemy¡¯s strategic goal, according to their intentions, is to annihilate us completely, so they devised this tactic.¡±


    han shu confidently explained, drawing several lines and marking a few points on the electronic sand table.


    the surrounding staff officers, after listening, nodded in agreement.


    they too had deduced the enemy¡¯s intentions from the information, as having a god-like view made it evident.


    ¡°so, what should we do? directly eliminate the enemy¡¯s flank troops, or break through the middle and go straight into the enemy¡¯s rear?¡± tang rui asked, looking at the map on the sand table.


    although he hadn¡¯t studied military command, he had played real-time strategy games, and this war, if the soldiers were replaced with electronic units, was just like a game.


    ¡°no, we should follow the enemy¡¯s plan and directly attack hada, the bridgehead,¡± han shu said, shaking his head.


    ¡°use their strategy against them?¡±


    tang rui thought this after listening, but couldn¡¯t fully grasp han shu¡¯s overall strategic intention.


    ¡°you could say that, because our goal is different from the enemy¡¯s. hence, our execution of tactics will definitely be different.


    the enemy¡¯s goal is simple: to win this war and capture the sudanese territory,


    so all their tactics will revolve around this purpose.


    but we are different. our goal isn¡¯t just to win. with our current equipment and intelligence capabilities, winning is too easy. so, our fundamental goal is to deplete the enemy¡¯s living forces, keeping them here.¡±


    han shu shared his thoughts.


    or rather, these were not just his thoughts, but that wasn¡¯t important.


    what was important was achieving this purpose.


    tang rui pondered.


    no problem there.


    they had too many trump cards, superior equipment, and overwhelming intelligence.


    in this situation, just aiming to win seemed a waste.


    so, they could drag it out.


    play around with the enemy.


    okay, so what do we do next?¡±


    tang rui said, looking at the red dots on the sand table. the enemy had already entered the hada region but hadn¡¯t encountered the sudanese army, leaving them somewhat confused.


    ¡°let¡¯s first test the new equipment, check its performance in actual combat,¡± han shu suggested after some thought..

 Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Tactical Target Unobtained (Part 2)

    chapter 225: tactical target unobtained (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation | editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°what¡¯s the new equipment at that moment?¡±


    ¡°cruise missiles.¡±


    after han shu finished speaking, he displayed the real-time panoramic map of the hada region and then zoomed in on the blue dots on it.


    the enlarged blue dot was the hidden location of a special forces squad, which had been hiding there for a day.


    han shu tapped on the screen for the special forces team.


    swipe!


    a wheel-shaped icon appeared on the holographic projection screen.


    these small icons represented personnel status, issuing orders, remote communication, emergency evacuation, and a supplies list.


    han shu first clicked on the supplies list icon.


    swipe!


    the screen showed all the remaining supplies of this special forces team, even with illustrations.


    after viewing the supplies list, han shu waved his hand to return to the previous interface and clicked on issuing orders again.


    swipe!


    there were two ways to issue orders: one was through text commands, where one could type in instructions, and the other was through voice commands, directly sending a voice message.


    apart from this, photos and videos could also be sent.


    it looked a bit like wechat.


    but this system didn¡¯t have built-in emoticons.


    ¡°immediately launch 64 cruise missiles, evacuate after launching, and head to the new coordinates to hide and wait for the next order.¡±


    han shu preferred not to use voice commands, so he sent a text message, which he felt conveyed orders more clearly.


    message sent.


    on the other side, the special forces team hidden in the mountains received han shu¡¯s order.


    without wasting a single moment, everyone started moving the moment they received the order, beginning to dismantle the cruise missiles mounted on mechanical dogs.


    each special forces team carried 120 cruise missiles, all mounted on six mechanical dogs.


    it looked like a small mountain.


    in less than three minutes.


    64 cruise missiles were dismantled and loaded into detachable launchers, ready to be fired.


    ¡°captain, cruise missiles loaded, launchers ready. shall we fire?¡±


    ¡°fire.¡±


    following the captain¡¯s order, all team members started launching the cruise missiles. the detachable launchers could only fire four missiles at a time. after launching, they continued loading and firing.


    soon, all 64 cruise missiles were launched.


    they didn¡¯t care where these missiles went or what their targets were. after launching, they dismantled the launchers, folded them back onto the mechanical dogs, and then started moving to the next hiding spot to wait for new orders.


    inside the command center.


    after seeing the 64 cruise missiles launched, han shu spoke directly, ¡°red lotus, guide these missiles to the hada region¡¯s enemy, prioritizing the enemy¡¯s high-ranking officers and combat forces.¡±


    ¡°understood, currently identifying and locking on targets.¡±


    red lotus analyzed and compared the identities of these enemies through satellite scans, locked onto the commanders and densely populated areas, and then controlled the cruise missiles to accelerate.


    the tribal mixed forces, who had just occupied the hada region and were still confused, hadn¡¯t noticed anything unusual.


    at that time, they were celebrating in the original sudanese military camp.


    yes.


    celebrating.


    they took out supplies from the military camp and started reveling in the camp, with many even discarding their weapons.


    as for the tribal leaders and a mercenary squad collaborating with them, they were in the camp¡¯s meeting room, discussing the next plan.


    ¡°boss! incoming missiles! take cover!¡±


    a mercenary standing at the window on lookout, seeing the cruise missiles in the sky, immediately retreated, pulling the captain and running outside to find a hidden place.


    unfortunately, they weren¡¯t fast enough.


    when he spotted the cruise missiles, they were already less than 200 meters from them.


    the 64 cruise missiles flew silently and diverging in their paths.


    it would¡¯ve been invisible if not for the daylight.


    the dive-accelerating cruise missiles, reaching an astonishing speed of 260 km/h, covered the 200 meters in less than three seconds.


    boom!


    the high-explosive battery exploded the instant it hit the room, engulfing the entire room in flames and shockwaves.


    the walls and ceiling burst at that moment.


    the power was indeed terrifying.


    at the same time, the reveling tribal soldiers outside were also turned to dust in the successive explosions.


    the blast radius of the 64 cruise missiles covered the entire camp, with almost no blind spots.


    when the explosion ended and the dust thrown into the sky settled.


    there was no one left breathing in the entire camp.


    ¡°payload delivered, 3216 enemies eliminated, 2 severely wounded, 1 lightly wounded,¡± red lotus reported easily through satellite scans, having grasped the outcome of the battle, so it immediately reported after the attack.


    ¡°you call that a cruise missile?¡± han shu looked at the still image on the screen, dumbfounded, looking at tang rui.


    this was what you called a small toy.


    usually, it could be used as a battery, in combat as a hand grenade, and remotely as a cruise missile.


    the power it encapsulated was simply too frightening.


    at that moment, tang rui was also startled by the explosive power of the high-explosive battery.


    this was even more powerful than a ten-kilogram fire extinguishing agent, in terms of fragmentation and shrapnel lethality.


    truly worthy of the samsung technology tree.


    its power was indeed impressive.


    thinking about it, a cell phone battery was so small, yet it exploded with such force.


    this was a cylindrical battery several tens of centimeters long, an optimized version from the system; it would be strange if it wasn¡¯t powerful.


    ¡°the power is alright, but it¡¯s far less compared to the double-barreled gun. let¡¯s not talk about this, we¡¯ve achieved our goal, right? what¡¯s the next step?¡±


    tang rui waved his hand, indicating to han shu to ignore this minor issue.


    after the conversation shifted to tactics, han shu unusually fell silent.


    this made tang rui curious.


    he was fine just a moment ago.


    why is he silent now?


    ¡°what¡¯s wrong, didn¡¯t we achieve our tactical goal? shouldn¡¯t we, since all the enemies are gone?¡± tang rui asked, puzzled.


    ¡°it¡¯s precisely because they¡¯re all gone that we didn¡¯t achieve our tactical goal,¡± han shu said somewhat speechlessly.


    his original plan was to eliminate a third or a fifth of the enemies to cause panic, then have the enemy reinforce the hada region, and then send troops to charge over.


    this way, the enemy would act according to the original plan.


    but the result¡­


    the toy tang rui provided was too powerful, and its lethality was too effective, wiping out the enemy in one sweep.


    the tactics couldn¡¯t be executed anymore.


    this was really frustrating.


    at this moment, not only was han shu distressed, but the other side was even more distressed, many times more so.


    the plan was set.


    all relevant orders had been issued.


    but as soon as they made a move, their claws were chopped off.


    this was unexpected.


    how could the enemy react so quickly?


    and the speed, too. it had only been a short while. five minutes ago, they reported everything was going smoothly, and they had occupied hada.


    but five minutes later, when he called, no one answered.


    if not for the spy satellite constantly watching.


    he wouldn¡¯t have known what happened there.


    what was the next step?


    redraft the plan?


    impossible.


    so he thought it over and decided to stick to the plan.


    who to send to the hada region then? the tribe wasn¡¯t reliable, the soldiers¡¯ quality was too low, and they had no anti-aircraft means.


    thus, they could only send their own people to the front.


    ¡°order lightning bird company to send people to the hada region to build a defense line, and warn them to be wary of the enemy¡¯s missiles.¡±


    after issuing the order, the signalman took the command and headed to lightning bird company¡¯s station.


    this lightning bird company, owned by a military-industrial consortium, was a military contracting company, so their equipment was excellent.


    this time, they brought unlisted fourth-generation main battle tanks and brand-new wheeled armored vehicles.


    sending them to the front, even if facing an asu home army several times their size, posed no problem.


    as for the special forces team, they wouldn¡¯t be able to shake such a level of armored troops, so sending them would ensure the smooth execution of the plan.


    once lightning bird company moved, the plan resumed.


    however, this time, they adjusted the plan, gathering all the tribal forces originally meant to support the hada region and sending them to attack a city in the rear.


    those tribal forces would only get in the way if they joined lightning bird, so the five tribal forces began their grand march towards the city in the rear..

 Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: A Slap to His Face (Part 1)

    chapter 226: a slap to his face (part 1)


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°brother han, they¡¯ve sent out their armored forces. should we go up and give them a show?¡± tang rui said excitedly to han shu when he saw the red dot on the sand table.


    ¡°no, no, no, we can¡¯t destroy this armored force anymore,¡± han shu quickly shook his head.


    this armored force could be said to be the most elite force of the other party. if they went up, they would directly destroy the other party.


    then what was the point of fighting?


    the other party would probably pack up and go home.


    ¡°what do we do now?¡±


    ¡°not far from this armored unit. we will attack the allied forces behind us. we cannot let them charge into the city.¡±


    war was war, but there was nothing wrong with depleting the enemy¡¯s strength.


    however, civilians could not be involved.


    especially since sudan was an ally of china. they couldn¡¯t cheat our ally like the americans, or they¡¯d lose their credibility.


    therefore, these allied forces had to be destroyed.


    he couldn¡¯t let them enter the city.


    otherwise, they would be in a passive position.


    ¡°okay, then use the rocket launcher.¡±


    tang rui also understood han shu¡¯s meaning after listening. since he wanted to destroy all the enemies, then he could only cover them with firepower.


    ¡°yes, the range is sufficient, and the power is sufficient. against these tribal armed forces without armor protection and only with pickup trucks, we can completely destroy them.¡±


    after han shu finished speaking, he clicked on the rocket artillery unit on the holographic projection.


    then, he gave them an order.


    the rocket artillery unit began to adjust the firing direction according to red lotus¡¯s calculations.


    ¡°anchored elements.¡±


    ¡°lock complete.¡±


    ¡°fire.¡±


    whoosh whoosh¡­


    a row of rocket launchers opened fire at the same time. the trajectory left behind by the rockets drew a pontoon bridge in the sky.


    tang rui, who was suffering from a terminal phobia of insufficient firepower, had already considered how to deal with large-scale enemies when designing the rocket launcher. therefore, firepower had to be sufficient.


    each of these rocket launchers could fire 36 rockets. these rockets could cover an area of 10,000 square meters, effective against all personnel except special composite armor that was more than 200 millimeters.


    no one could survive under such firepower, even if they hid in the trenches.


    on the other side, the tribal armed forces drove the pickup truck and led the people to charge towards the city behind hada. as the vehicle moved at high speed and the road conditions were poor, some people fell down on the way.


    however, the higher-ups of these tribes didn¡¯t seem to care.


    they were afraid that other tribes would enter the city first. if that happened, they would have fewer things to snatch.


    they wouldn¡¯t take it.


    in their eyes, they were not going to fight.


    they were there to plunder.


    as for the war, it was a piece of cake. as long as someone stopped them from stealing things, they would shoot them with their guns.


    it was either the enemy or them.


    one would have to die.


    as they moved forward, bbc¡¯s war correspondents were ready. they set up their cameras and aimed at the sudanese army outside the city, ready to film their ugly behavior.


    war was a method, and so was propaganda.


    they were very experienced in this aspect, and they had even devised a complete plan.


    ¡°it¡¯s coming, it¡¯s coming. hurry up and turn on the live broadcast signal,¡± he anxiously said to his cameraman colleague on the roof as he looked at the pickup truck fleet in the distance.


    the cameraman immediately turned on the camera.


    he aimed at the war correspondant.


    ¡°hello, everyone in front of your tv¡¯s. i¡¯m kelly. i¡¯m currently in a sudanese city, where a resistance movement is about to erupt here.


    ¡°according to the information we received, the local tribes are very disgusted with the tyranny of the sudanese government, and due to their excessive exploitation of the local natural resources, the living environment of the local tribes has become increasingly difficult.


    ¡°it appears that they had no choice but to pick up weapons and defend their freedom.¡±


    the war reporter used his skillful words and began to whitewash the local tribal soldiers.


    they were not anti-government forces.


    they were not terrorists.


    they were just a group of soldiers who wanted to fight against tyranny, against wanton slashing, to protect their homeland, and to embrace freedom.


    look at that.


    how skilled was that?


    ¡°look, everyone. they¡¯re about to arrive and start exchanging fire with the dictatorial government forces. although their equipment is very outdated, they have a free¡­¡±


    before the reporter could finish his sentence.


    in the distant sky, many small black dots appeared.


    then¡­


    these black dots plunged into the charging tribal armed forces and exploded continuously.


    boom! boom!


    a series of explosions followed the fire.


    debis and smoke from the explosion mixed, engulfing the entire area and enveloping all the tribal armed forces in a massive dust cloud.


    one second.


    three seconds.


    five seconds.


    ten seconds.


    rockets continued to fall out of the sky, and the entire area was ravaged.


    the rumbling did not stop.


    it was only after twenty seconds that the deafening booms that resounded throughout the battlefield finally stopped.


    as the smoke dissipated, the battlefield was silent.


    ¡°get the soldiers to attack and capture all the enemies who haven¡¯t died yet,¡± the sudanese military officer said to his adjutant.


    ¡°i¡¯ll arrange it now,¡± the adjutant nodded and turned to leave.


    in fact, he had really thought of running away just now, but in the end, he chose to persist.


    if the long-range fire support that the higher-ups mentioned did not appear, it would only spell death for the brigade.


    he had no choice.


    their numbers were too low..

 Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: A Slap to His Face (Part 2)

    chapter 227: a slap to his face (part 2)


    translator. endlessfantasy translation | editor: endlessfantasy translation


    this city was not a major town or industrial center, just a small city with few stationed troops.


    but then, he wasn¡¯t worried anymore.


    crimson corporation was simply too powerful.


    their long-range fire support was unbeatable.


    the war reporters on the rooftop were also at a loss for words then, unsure of


    what to say.


    their previous arrangement hadn¡¯t included the annihilation of these tribal armed forces.


    now she was in an awkward position.


    the tribal armed forces she had hyped up as freedom fighters were done for.


    didn¡¯t this mean that freedom was doomed too?


    ¡°oh¡­ god, this is simply a massacre, deliberately orchestrated by the dictatorial government. they had known about the movement, but just waited for the tribes to make their move, then wiped them all out.


    -it is utterly terrifying. is this still the 21st century? how can such blatant massacre, a sheer crime against humanity, still occur?


    true to her profession as a reporter, her reaction was quick.


    she started to spin the story again.


    after she finished speaking, she quickly turned off the camera.


    in the studio, the host took over from the reporter, continuing to spin the story from the perspective of ¡®ying-chan¡¯, contemplating on behalf of the people of the asu family.


    ¡°brother han, what should we do next?¡±


    after the tribal armed forces were wiped out, tang rui spoke up again to inquire.


    ¡°next, we move on the flanks. there¡¯s an elite enemy unit there, and they¡¯ve also infiltrated a special forces team.


    ¡°but under our detection, any infiltration is meaningless. now we need to take


    them out.¡±


    han shu pointed out, referring to a special forces unit on the flank.


    ¡°i¡¯ll take care of this. let me take command,¡± tang rui immediately said.


    ¡°okay, then that special forces unit is yours to handle. i¡¯ll go contact the sudanese military; they¡¯re in a bit of danger over there.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    tang rui indicated that he could go, and he would take care of things here.


    it was just a special forces unit.


    no big deal.


    he looked at the sand table, found a special operations squad closest to the special forces unit, clicked on the screen, and opened a communication link.


    ¡°this is tang rui, can you hear me?¡±


    ¡°crimson security squad 12 reporting.¡±


    ¡°good, your squad will be under my command. now leave and head to the location i¡¯ve marked.


    there¡¯s an enemy special forces unit, three times your number. the real-time battlefield map has been sent to you. move out now.¡±


    tang rui issued the order to the special operations squad.


    it didn¡¯t matter who they were.


    now, they were under crimson security.


    ¡°understood.¡±


    after receiving the order, squad 12 didn¡¯t raise any objections and acted according to tang rui¡¯s commands.


    forty minutes later, squad 12 reached the marked location.


    ¡°report, squad 12 has arrived at the mission location. awaiting instructions,¡± the squad leader reported to tang rui.


    ¡°alright, i order that, except for the snipers setting up cover on both sides, everyone else prepares for close combat.


    the enemy has no heavy weapons and cannot pose any threat to you, so your mission is to capture them alive.


    next, use your pistols, aim to wound the targets primarily, but you may also kill the enemy based on the situation on the battlefield.


    the same goes for snipers, if you see any dangerous actions from the enemy, shoot to kill.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    after hearing tang rui¡¯s orders, they knew what to do.


    the enemy might be special forces, but they weren¡¯t worried.


    it wasn¡¯t that they were necessarily more skilled than the enemy.


    it was mainly the gap in equipment.


    their equipment might not be more expensive than the enemy¡¯s, but its performance was definitely much better.


    based on the scanning function in their helmets, they had already confirmed that these people had no heavy weapons.


    the only thing that could harm them was the anti-infantry mines in their backpacks.


    but who would use that in a frontal battlefield?


    so, there was basically no threat.


    ten minutes later.


    the ten members of squad 12 were already in ambush.


    speaking about an ambush, they could only kill five or six enemies.


    after all, the enemy also maintained formation.


    even while moving, they would watch all sides, not just their front, but also their rear.


    ¡°captain, this is the quality of the green berets¡­ it doesn¡¯t seem so great. how were their jungle and guerrilla warfare hyped up to be top-notch in the world?¡± watching the special forces soldiers not far ahead, a member of squad 12 said discontentedly.


    ¡°because in actual combat, we have to admit, they¡¯ve experienced more real combat than us,¡± the captain said while hiding.


    now with new equipment, they didn¡¯t have to worry about the enemy intercepting their signals during combat.


    so talking and such weren¡¯t as strictly regulated.


    ¡°we¡¯ve also had our fair share of real combat recently, it¡¯s just that our equipment is too good, making the fight uninteresting.


    ¡°why don¡¯t you fight without your gear then?¡± another squad member said.


    ¡°only a fool wouldn¡¯t use good equipment. i was talking about the lack of challenge, not about not using equipment.¡±


    ¡°alright, enough talk, prepare for battle.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    at this time, the enemy was less than too meters away from them.


    but the enemy couldn¡¯t find them.


    it wasn¡¯t that the green beret soldiers were incompetent; it¡¯s just that they were hidden and wouldn¡¯t show themselves.


    they relied entirely on the battlefield map for observation.


    in this situation, unless the green berets had x-ray vision, they really couldn¡¯ find them..

 Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: A Slap to His Face (Part 3)

    chapter 228: a slap to his face (part 3)


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    two minutes later, the green beret arrived at their hidden location.


    ¡°engage.¡±


    following the squad leader¡¯s command, ten people simultaneously sprang into action.


    bang! bang! bang!


    the enemy reacted quickly, lifting their guns and beginning to shoot.


    but it was futile.


    within seven steps, the special forces members, wearing exoskeleton armor, charged and closed in.


    even though the enemy¡¯s gunfire was fast and accurate.


    it couldn¡¯t penetrate the armor.


    a punch, a kick, a twist.


    one enemy fell to the ground, knocked unconscious.


    the special forces members dragged the unconscious enemy behind cover, binding them, then hiding without showing their faces.


    other team members did the same.


    after incapacitating an enemy, they dragged them to their previously hidden spot, bound them, and disarmed them.


    they stayed out of sight.


    the green beret¡¯s teammates, seeing this, started to suppress their hidden location with gunfire.


    then they moved forward in teams of three, covering each other, with snipers set up in the back.


    their tactical execution was excellent.


    no panic.


    they perfectly demonstrated their combat level.


    but it was to no avail.


    the special forces hidden behind cover, seeing their actions through the battlefield map, nodded in appreciation.


    a good reputation did not come without merit.


    indeed, they were somewhat impressive.


    ¡°automatically mark the enemy,¡± the squad leader ordered through the battlefield assistance system.


    instantly, in the vision of all team members, each enemy was marked with a number.


    ¡°eliminate the enemy snipers first, then use stun grenades, targeting enemies


    3, 7, and 8 first, the rest will be dealt with in close combat.¡± ¡°understood,¡± the team members knew what to do.


    the next second, the sniper fired, taking out the enemy sniper but not the spotter.


    at the same time, others stood up, threw stun grenades, and then fired at the three marked enemies.


    even with pistol fire, in such close combat, it was deadly, especially with their auto-aim system.


    they didn¡¯t aim for the head.


    they went straight for the throat.


    because there¡¯s no helmet protection there, a bullet can be fatal, more efficient than hitting other body parts.


    a minute later, the fight was over.


    of the 36 enemies, 8 were killed.


    initially, only 7 needed to be eliminated, but one unlucky one was kicked to death.


    the rest were knocked out and captured.


    ¡°situation report, squad 12 mission accomplished, awaiting instructions.¡±


    ¡°hang them up in the trees, then spank them, and make sure to record a video.¡± tang rui¡¯s mischievous side emerged again.


    the reason for capturing them alive turned out to be for this.


    ¡°we¡­ will complete the mission.¡±


    the squad leader took a deep breath before responding.


    five minutes later, the video had been recorded.


    tang rui directly sent this video to lin chao.


    the mercenaries and tribal soldiers, no matter how many died, the other side wouldn¡¯t care, but these special forces soldiers¡­ well, they didn¡¯t care much about them either, but they had to consider public opinion.


    this was especially the case if they got captured.


    they had to be rescued. if they didn¡¯t, all they could do was negotiate and exchange something for their return.


    so these special forces soldiers were still quite valuable.


    in less than an hour, the video recorded by tang rui was delivered to the direct superior of the green beret.


    this person watched as his subordinates were hung up and spanked.


    his face turned green.


    was this spanking their butts?


    no.


    this was a slap in his face..

 Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Make a Big Deal

    chapter 229: make a big deal


    translator: endlessfantasy translation > editor: endlessfantasy translation


    america was very angry after receiving the video.


    but there wasn¡¯t much they could do.


    the person had to be redeemed, but as for sending someone to rescue, they had never considered this option.


    after two battles were fought, america managed to collect some information. their previous failure to attack the city was simply due to their carelessness and lack of preparation. they had no anti-aircraft weapons, and the quality of the tribal soldiers was too poor.


    so, their complete defeat by the opponent¡¯s rocket launchers was really no one else¡¯s fault, just their tactical mistake.


    but the failure of the green berets wasn¡¯t a matter of tactics. both sides were special forces, and one being captured alive only meant a complete overpowering in terms of sheer strength.


    otherwise, in such a level of combat, it¡¯s impossible to deliberately go easy.


    that would have been suicidal.


    the failure of the green berets also made america realize the gap in equipment between the two sides.


    the gap in individual strength wasn¡¯t huge, as everyone was special forces and not from small countries lacking resources. the difference in training wasn¡¯t much.


    this capture was entirely due to a gap in equipment.


    at that time, their special department had no information about the single-soldier exoskeleton armor developed by crimson corporation, in terms of performance and indicators, they were completely in the dark, knowing nothing and only able to guess.


    not just the exoskeletons, but also other equipment from crimson was unknown to the special department.


    even the patrol missiles and mechanical dogs previously sold to the middle east were different from those on the current battlefield, obviously upgraded versions.


    or rather, these were the real versions for their use, the previous ones being export versions with a huge gap in performance.


    in summary, it boiled down to one sentence.


    they, america, had been completely overwhelmed by equipment.


    this was very frustrating.


    in the past, they had relied on weapons to overwhelm their enemies, but now they were being overwhelmed by equipment, which was extremely frustrating.


    of course, they wouldn¡¯t just admit defeat.


    after all, these people had been fighting wars all the time and had a wealth of


    experience.


    after a day¡¯s discussion, they had found crimson¡¯s weakness.


    it was their numbers.


    at most, they only had two battalions of troops, one of which was not even full, only able to operate as special combat squads. the other, although a full mechanized armored battalion, could only stay together and not disperse.


    but they were different.


    not to mention tribal armed forces, just the mercenaries sent by military contractors numbered over 24,000.


    in previous operations, most of these mercenaries had not participated in combat, so their losses in terms of manpower were not significant.


    with this in mind, they decided to change the plan. the idea of total annihilation had been put aside.


    the opponent clearly had strong reconnaissance capabilities.


    their movements couldn¡¯t be hidden from the opponent.


    so, what they had to do next was to exploit the crimson¡¯s lack of manpower and engage in battles of many against few.


    what defined military strategy?


    it¡¯s about overpowering the weak; playing to your strengths and attacking the enemy¡¯s weaknesses.


    in this respect, you had to admit america had always done well, always following this approach.


    the next day, at the united nations meeting, america proposed to withdraw the peacekeeping forces from the borders of sudan and south sudan. this proposal made everyone look towards their country¡¯s representative.


    as a result, the chinese cast a vote in favor.


    withdrawing the peacekeeping forces meant no more concerns, and the real battle between the two sides was set to begin.


    everyone knew this wasn¡¯t a battle between sudan and south sudan. this was a battle between the class monitor and the study committee member. except, on the surface, it was a battle between a security company and over a hundred military contractors.


    after the parliamentary session, han shu and tang rui had received the news.


    well¡­


    this was going to be a big deal.


    ¡°tang, old jia is here, i¡¯ll go out to meet him.


    ¡°okay.¡±


    no need to think; the old merchant¡¯s visit was definitely about something important, probably related to the upcoming battle.


    what was originally an internal struggle had now been escalated by america. additionally, it was not just america that took action.


    china had also made a move.


    half an hour later, han shu came back and again spoke in the holographic projection meeting room.


    ¡°what did old merchant say?¡±


    ¡°he didn¡¯t say anything unnecessary, just that he would fully support, including command of the military. they even took out all their assets, wanting to purchase weapons.¡±


    han shu said with a somewhat complicated expression.


    the original minor scuffle had now escalated, with the outcome of the war directly affecting the fate of a country.


    this situation indeed put more pressure on him.


    ¡°just that in half an hour?¡± tang rui was a bit puzzled.


    ¡°there was another call from home.


    ¡°what did they say?¡±


    ¡°the number of personnel on both sides must not increase. our crimson has fewer people, but the sudanese army is large.


    ¡°they have more mercenaries, but south sudan¡¯s army is small, so everyone will maintain this number, not increasing.


    ¡°besides, weapon support is allowed, as long as nuclear and biochemical weapons are not used, all conventional weapons are on the table.¡±


    ¡°we¡¯re at a bit of a disadvantage with this rule,¡± tang rui said, frowning.


    ¡°not a disadvantage, we can directly counterattack and push forward,¡± han shu said nonchalantly.


    they had previously been hesitant to go all out.


    now there was no issue.


    just push straight forward.


    when he was talking with old jia earlier, he had said one thing.


    they recognized there was only one sudan.


    south sudan?


    it didn¡¯t exist.


    ¡°so when do we start?¡±


    ¡°once the peacekeeping forces have completely withdrawn.¡±


    ¡°alright, then i¡¯ll go back and prepare some small stuff. we need to have momentum when pushing forward.¡±


    ¡°good, i also need to organize the sudanese army; get some of them to coordinate with us.¡±


    after the two had finished talking, they hung up the video call. tang rui left the blue army command hall and returned to the lab. ¡°red lotus, display the blueprint for the large-scale battlefield fire support robot.¡±


    ¡°okay, master.¡±


    whoosh!


    in front of tang rui, appeared a flat, crab-like robot. this was something he had thought of while developing mechanical dogs, a fire support platform.


    but at that time, developing mechanical dogs was for the middle eastern order. it wasn¡¯t meant to make the middle easterners take off directly.


    so, he hadn¡¯t brought out this platform, keeping it in the data library.


    the design of this platform was actually not done.


    it was just his attempt at battlefield fire support due to insufficient firepower. the crab-like robot in front of him was larger than a heavy main battle tank. the overall size was equivalent to a heavy truck.


    the size and other aspects were manageable.


    tang rui¡¯s idea at that time was to turn this thing into a weapons robot, like a gunship.


    two triple-barreled anti-air heavy machine guns could be used for anti-air, anti-missile, and direct infantry engagement.


    these two heavy machine guns would carry 100,000 rounds of ammunition, taking up half of the ammunition storage.


    the rest would be equipped with a small rate-of-fire gun and a 64-launch missile rack on the back platform, carrying 300 shells and 320 small missiles. although there were only three types of weapons, the firepower was absolutely no problem.


    if fully unleashed, it could regurgitate its entire supply of ammunition in eight minutes.


    but as it turned out, whether at sea or on land, the concept of a weapons ship was very problematic.


    once this thing was hit or exploded, it would produce a very spectacular fireworks show.


    the key was, that this thing couldn¡¯t move on its own. if it moved with the team, it was easy to send teammates to their doom.


    so, tang rui had thought about it and decided to improve the weapon system, not to load so much ammunition.


    directly switch to electromagnetic or laser weapons.


    through this, as long as there was energy, its firepower was unlimited.


    this eliminateed the trouble of logistical support. friendly forces didn¡¯t have to worry about it exploding and taking their own people with it..

 Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Tactical Interlude, Explosion

    chapter 230: tactical interlude, explosion


    translator: endlessfantasy translation | editor: endlessfantasy translation


    in the blink of an eye.


    a week had passed.


    the sudanese peacekeeping forces had all withdrawn.


    on the surface, crimson and the military contractor companies were also making their final preparations for war.


    the transport planes of both sides never stopped.


    the americans even bought more than twenty f-i6s and two a-ios, which, nominally, were sold to private companies.


    after seeing this, han shu wanted tang rui to send some fighter jets over but he vetoed the idea.


    after all, the money to buy the equipment came from sudan.


    even though they were using these equipments, nominally, they were indeed sudanese property.


    what would sudan think after the war if these fighter jets could be flown back? moreover, with the dozens of planes that the americans had, there was no need for crimson¡¯s high-end products, so forget about the fighter jets. considering the situation of the sudanese and their enemy, tang rui specially prepared a war gift package for the asu family.


    80 cruise missile launch vehicles, 30 integrated air defense and anti-missile ground close-defense weapons, and 50 long-range rocket launchers.


    the price of this war gift package was 12 billion us dollars.


    it wasn¡¯t that tang rui was greedy.


    mainly, he had added a lot of ammunition.


    besides the cruise missiles, 500 units of ammunition were given away for the other two types, not to mention the cruise missiles.


    it was enough for 80 vehicle platforms to fire simultaneously 20 times. actually, han shu and tang rui had a long discussion about what equipment sudan should buy.


    the combat effectiveness of the sudanese army was mediocre at best.


    if they had to rely on them for war, then forget it.


    but they couldn¡¯t just not rely on them either.


    in this case, it was necessary to enhance the combat power of the asu army to ensure they could execute the commands issued by han shu¡¯s side.


    once the army suffered too many casualties,


    it might not need too much, just a bit more aggressive attack from the enemy, and they would collapse.


    so, it was very tricky with the army.


    after discussing for a long time, tang rui and han shu thought of a solution which was to avoid direct combat with the enemy and just bomb them.


    this was the simplest way.


    and also the way to achieve the greatest increase in combat effectiveness.


    if it weren¡¯t for those equipment, how could the price reach 12 billion us dollars? mainly because there was too much ammunition.


    sudan still had some courage.


    after listening to han shu¡¯s arrangement, they didn¡¯t say a word and just transferred the money.


    these things only arrived at the port yesterday, and only today were they distributed to the camps in various cities, then managed by han shu.


    saying it was unified management, in fact, it was red lotus in control.


    with so much ammunition, whatever came next was easy to handle.


    ¡°brother han, when do we start?¡± tang rui looked at the various marked locations on the holographic projection sand table and asked.


    ¡°two sharp in the afternoon.¡±


    han shu said confidently.


    tang rui looked at the time, it was just past ten in the morning.


    hmm, there wasn¡¯t much time left.


    on the other side, the military contractors were also ready.


    their orders were to start at six in the evening, on time.


    they had chosen this time because their mercenaries had strong individual combat capabilities, and choosing to act at night would maximize their individual combat abilities.


    both sides were ready for the battle.


    air defense radars were on, and planes on combat duty were patrolling the sky non-stop.


    even if the enemy struck first, they could be detected immediately.


    three hours passed in a flash.


    two in the afternoon.


    han shu¡¯s side issued an order and began the attack.


    80 cruise missile launch platforms and 50 rocket launchers fired simultaneously, targeting the enemy¡¯s marked locations for the first round of bombardment.


    at the same time, the mechanized armored forces also set out, heading straight for the hada area.


    that was where the enemy¡¯s regular armored forces were located, aiming for a decisive battle.


    as soon as they started, the enemy¡¯s radar detected them.


    after all, with so many dense rockets, it was impossible not to be detected.


    wuu wuu¡­


    the shrill sound of the air defense alarm sounded.


    the mercenaries, who were ready with all their equipment and adjusting their status, left to take cover as soon as they heard the air defense alarm.


    they knew all about crimson¡¯s intelligent cruise missiles. thus each camp had built air defense works.


    although they were not very professional, these field air defense works were still very useful against cruise missiles.


    as for the artillery shells¡­ well, there was no way.


    they could only pray not to be bombed by multiple rockets overhead; in that case, the air defense works might not hold up.


    inside the command center, han shu and tang rui, watching the enemy¡¯s movements on the holographic projection sand table, were not at all the same. the level of information of both sides was not on the same level.


    those air defense works were also within their observation range.


    ¡°brother han, how many enemies do you think this wave will eliminate?¡± tang rui, looking at the red dots representing the enemy on the sand table, asked.


    ¡°i don¡¯t know, the first round of attacks should achieve great results, the second and third rounds are hard to say.


    but anyway, even if they want to support the hada area, they have to die first,¡± han shu mercilessly replied.


    as the two were talking, the rocket shells had already reached the enemy¡¯s camp.


    except for some elite units equipped with air defense and anti-missile systems that could intercept rocket shells, other mercenary squads and tribal armed forces were all hit by rocket shells.


    for a time, explosions were continuous.


    at the command center of the military contractors, several retired and rehired american generals were constantly summarizing news.


    ¡°camp 5 was attacked by rocket shells, the number of casualties is uncountable.¡±


    ¡°hidden camp a2 was attacked, all personnel have taken shelter in air defense works, currently no casualties.¡±


    ¡°camp 17 was attacked, a large number of tribal soldiers died, huge casualties.¡± ¡°camp 7 was attacked by cruise missiles, the number of casualties is unknown, the enemy¡¯s attack is not over yet.¡±


    the intelligence from various camps was quickly summarized to the command center.


    several rehired generals, looking at the red dots continuously marked on the electronic sand table, all frowned.


    they were not frowning because of the bombing.


    mainly, they found that all their camps, including the ones they had specifically hidden, had all been bombed.


    what did that represent?


    this represented that the enemy had completely figured out their movements, and their so-called stealth camps were just a joke in the eyes of the enemy. report, the enemy¡¯s armored forces are advancing towards the hada area, expected to arrive in 2 hours.¡±


    at this time, another bad news came.


    the enemy was seeking a decisive battle with them.


    ¡°notify all camps to follow the original plan, leave and start the attack, do not engage in large-scale charges, must organize small units for tactical infiltration.¡±


    one of the rehired generals immediately issued an order.


    it couldn¡¯t be dragged on any longer.


    if they continued to drag things on, they would be on the passive sive, and they had to distract the enemy¡¯s forces.


    tang rui and han shu, seeing the enemy start to move, immediately issued orders.


    ¡°reload all ammunition, two bases, fire in five minutes, and blow them all to hell.¡±


    han shu also gave an order..

 Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Blow Them, Blow Them All Up

    chapter 231: blow them, blow them all up


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°report, the 5th division of the sudanese military is advancing towards the southwest. camps 5, 7, and 9 have suffered heavy losses and cannot hold out. requesting evacuation.¡±


    ¡°report, the 6th division of the sudanese military is launching an attack on area 11. the tribal armed forces have suffered heavy losses and cannot hold out.¡±


    ¡°report, the crimson armored forces are about to enter the hada region, only 37 kilometers away from our position.¡±


    three rounds of sweeping bombardment.


    it left the american side completely bewildered.


    the tribal armed forces were almost wiped out, and the mercenaries also suffered heavy losses.


    it¡¯s not that they were unprepared, it was just that this wasn¡¯t how war is fought.


    this wasn¡¯t a positional battle; such bombardment was unheard of.


    if it were just conventional bombardment, that would be one thing, but the enemy¡¯s rockets seemed to have eyes.


    they were striking with incredible accuracy.


    not to mention those cruise missiles, these were simply a nightmare for the mercenaries. even the most skilled in individual tactics have no way to counter these missiles and could only endure the bombardment.


    ¡°do the enemies have an awacs?¡± asked the rehired general in confusion.


    ¡°no, satellites have not detected any awacs. in fact, the enemy hasn¡¯t even deployed any air units.¡±


    no awacs?


    then how were their rockets so accurate?


    especially changing direction in the air, these were almost like missiles. who had rockets that could turn corners?


    the most crucial part was, how did the enemy know their every move? that was the most terrifying part.


    modern warfare was all about information warfare.


    but how did the enemy find out their information? especially the hidden information.


    did they have a traitor on their side?


    but that didn¡¯t make sense.


    unless he himself was the traitor, no one else could have access to all their information.


    this was a truly desperate situation.


    the enemy knew his every move. how could he fight?


    he used to mock the enemy in his mind.


    throwing so many rockets and cruise missiles, none were aimed at their command center, airport, power plant, radar, or other vital facilities, all targeting combat units.


    that was foolish.


    but as the enemy¡¯s rounds of bombing continued, he felt foolish, and his forces were almost driven insane.


    ¡°report, the armored forces request air support.¡±


    ¡°i know.¡±


    the rehired general took a deep breath, calmed himself, and looked at the electronic sand table in front of him.


    it showed the direction of the enemy¡¯s attack.


    there was actually not much to see.


    from the left, center, and right, they were just pushing straight forward, without any concealment or additional arrangement.


    and their forces were now all crippled.


    relying on individual mercenary squads to fight a well-organized army was impossible.


    now their only hope for a turnaround was the armored force in the hada region.


    that was the most elite ground force they had, all experienced veterans and equipped with the latest gear.


    currently, they didn¡¯t even know how the enemy is tracking their movements, so it was impossible to rely on flexible tactics to defeat the enemy. the only thing left was to make one last bet.


    ¡°notify the flight squadron, all fighters take off, head to the hada region, carry long-range precision-guided bombs, and attack the enemy¡¯s armored units.


    ¡°notify the rear missile forces, lock on to the enemy armored forces, and conduct fire strikes.


    ¡°notify all mercenary squads, terminate current missions, and regroup in the hada region, double time.¡±


    three consecutive orders.


    he was going all in.


    if they could eliminate the enemy¡¯s armored forces, then there¡¯s still a chance to fight. but if their own armored forces are wiped out.


    then there was no need to fight.


    just surrender.


    although they still had the south sudanese army, the decrepit conditions of that force would render any actions useless.


    one round of missile sweeping by the enemy, and they¡¯d be wiped out.


    they didn¡¯t even qualify as cannon fodder.


    on the other side, in the command center, tang rui and han shu, looking at the holographic projection sand table showing the enemy¡¯s troop movements, both smiled.


    finally, they¡¯d gathered.


    it was good that they¡¯d gathered. if they hadn¡¯t, we would have had to send out special forces squads to capture them everywhere, which would be very troublesome.


    now the enemy had all gathered together.


    just right for a sweeping push.


    ¡°order the armored forces to halt their advance, maintain alert on the spot, turn on all anti-air systems, and wait for orders.¡±


    han shu gave the order to the armored forces, letting them rest on the spot for a while.


    now, the distance between the two ground forces is just over thirty kilometers. if they continue to advance, they could meet in half an hour.


    that would be too soon, as the enemy¡¯s forces would not have fully assembled yet.


    so there¡¯s no rush, just wait a while.


    even without hiding and disguising, a bunch of tanks stopped on the main road, quite arrogantly.


    beep beep beep¡­


    suddenly, an alarm flashed on the sand table.


    more than twenty red dots, moving at high speed, were flying towards the armored forces.


    tang rui clicked on the sand table to enlarge these red dots.


    they were all missiles.


    all heavy ground-to-ground missiles, capable of systematically annihilating an armored cluster.


    both of them, upon seeing these missiles, were unconcerned.


    a distance of more than three hundred kilometers.


    for these missiles, that is quite close.


    soon, the silhouettes of the missiles appeared on the horizon.


    whoosh whoosh whoosh¡­


    the anti-air missiles on the fire support vehicles began to launch, a series of short-range anti-air missiles quickly ascending.


    in less than five seconds, a series of fireworks appeared in the distant sky.


    all the missiles were intercepted.


    not a single missile could approach within five kilometers of the armored forces.


    this five-kilometer area was the absolute defense circle of the armored forces.


    when han shu and his team were conducting exercises domestically, besides artillery shells, no type of missile could breach this defense circle.


    firing anti-tank weapons within two kilometers was also pointless¡­ because inside there is another layer of 500-meter close-defense artillery.


    if the enemy had heavy artillery, han shu wouldn¡¯t have dared to do this.


    unfortunately, the enemy didn¡¯t even have heavy artillery, let alone guns or missiles.


    the only artillery they had was a howitzer.


    that thing had too short a range and couldn¡¯t reach them.


    after the missile attack, the enemy¡¯s fighter jets were also heading there, expected to arrive in five minutes.


    ¡°why don¡¯t they send f-22s over, what¡¯s the use of f-i6s, shooting them down feels no sense of achievement.¡±


    looking at the enemy¡¯s fighter jets, tang rui was displeased.


    ¡°maybe they saw that we don¡¯t have fighter jets, so they didn¡¯t bring out the fifth-generation aircraft,¡± han shu casually replied.


    ¡°if i had known, i would have brought a fifth-generation aircraft myself, but it¡¯s too late now.


    ¡°by the way, those man-portable air defense (manpads) missiles you made, can they shoot them down?¡±


    ¡°of course, let the armored forces launch the manpads, and you¡¯ll see how effective they are.¡±


    ¡°okay, let¡¯s try the man-portable air defense missiles first, and if they don¡¯t work, use the vehicle-mounted ones.¡±


    after han shu finished speaking, he issued orders to the armored forces.


    soon, the rear hatch of the armed transport vehicle opened, and a group of soldiers carrying manpads ran out.


    they didn¡¯t need to aim.


    just fired towards the unobstructed sky at an upward angle.


    after launching, the air defense missiles were automatically taken over by red lotus, locking onto the enemy fighter jets.


    this lock wasn¡¯t a fire control illumination but a satellite lock.


    so the pilots didn¡¯t even know that they were locked on.


    only when the air defense missiles entered their radar scanning range did they realize that there were missiles ahead.


    before that, they wouldn¡¯t feel anything.


    ¡°clearly, the enemy doesn¡¯t have air power, so why send us to strike ground forces? shouldn¡¯t this be the job of those two ground-hugging pigs?¡±


    ¡°seems like the enemy¡¯s anti-air weapons are advanced, so those two ground-hugging pigs are useless.¡±


    ¡°anti-air weapons? they don¡¯t even have radar, where do they get anti-air weapons¡­¡±


    beep beep beep¡­


    at this moment, alarms sounded in the cockpits of all fighter jets.


    the radar detected more than twenty missiles flying towards them¡­ and right in front of them.


    at that moment, all the pilots instinctively maxxed their throttles, then pulled up sharply to climb and released decoy flares.


    unfortunately, by the time they noticed the anti-air missiles, there was basically nothing they could do anymore, decoy flares couldn¡¯t save them, and even jamming was useless.


    boom boom boom¡­


    a series of explosions appeared in the sky.


    countless fighter jet debris scattered from the sky.


    under the control of red lotus, the air defense missiles perfectly completed their mission, shooting down all enemy aircraft..

 Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Overwhelm, Crush, Annihilate

    chapter 232: overwhelm, crush, annihilate


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°after dealing with the enemy¡¯s fighters, han shu ordered the armored troops to move out and launch an attack on the enemy.


    the self-propelled howitzers fired first.


    a distance of thirty-odd kilometers was well within their firing range.


    the enemy¡¯s anti-air weapons could intercept rockets and cruise missiles, but they had no means against self-propelled howitzers.


    beep beep beep¡­


    the shells had just been launched when the enemy¡¯s counter-battery radar sounded an alarm and locked onto the artillery position within a mere 3 seconds.


    different countries had their own counter-battery radars.


    what mattered here was the reaction time.


    the russian radar could lock onto an artillery position in 5 seconds, whereas the american version could do it in 3 seconds.


    though the difference was only a mere 2 seconds, the gap in electronic information technology was immense, not even on the same level.


    just as the radar had issued a warning and calculated the shell¡¯s landing point, the shells arrived.


    thirty-something kilometers was not close, but definitely not far.


    even if the radar reacted, the personnel might not be able to react in time, let alone move the vehicle out of the enemy¡¯s artillery range, which was nearly impossible.


    boom boom boom¡­


    the 155mm self-propelled howitzers had a powerful impact, each shell covering a few dozen meters around the center of the impact point.


    this was very detrimental to troop positions.


    this was especially the case for field defensive works. even if people hid inside, they were likely to be killed instantly.


    ¡°quick, hurry!¡±


    the mercenary leader began shouting at his subordinates.


    they received the news that all air support was destroyed by the enemy, and the missile attack did not cause any damage to the enemy.


    now that the enemy had launched an attack, they faced two choices: confront the enemy head-on or retreat quickly.


    what kind of people were mercenaries?


    they fought for money.


    although their orders were to engage the enemy and fight desperately, they would not seek death, especially without air support. they would not engage the enemy¡¯s armored troops head-on.


    no air supremacy.


    no air support.


    to expect them to confront the enemy¡¯s armored troops head-on was unthinkable.


    even if they were still in active service, they would not do such a thing.


    and just like that, the armored troops in the hada region began to retreat.


    ¡°why are they running?¡±


    tang rui was stunned to see the enemy¡¯s tanks and other armored vehicles, such as radar vehicles, anti-air missiles, and command vehicles, all retreating frantically.


    wasn¡¯t there going to be a fight?


    after all, these were fourth-generation main battle tanks.


    just running away like this?


    it was too disgraceful.


    disappointed at not seeing an armored showdown, tang rui decided to use overwhelming firepower to crush the enemy.


    but at that moment, the enemy¡¯s tank forces suddenly turned around and started a counter-charge.


    what was going on?


    did they take the wrong medicine?


    actually, tang rui didn¡¯t know that the enemy commander had directly contacted the military contractor and laid out the situation.


    either engage the enemy in a decisive battle or run back and compensate for the breach of contract.


    compared to their lives, they were more afraid of compensating for losses.


    in the united states, bankruptcy was a terrifying thing.


    so they had no choice but to bite the bullet and go up.


    ¡°red lotus, lock onto the fleeing enemy, order the rocket artillery to fire rockets and wipe them all out,¡± tang rui commanded after seeing the enemy¡¯s tanks turning around but the other units were still fleeing.


    if they didn¡¯t wipe them out, what were they waiting for? the new year?


    as for the tank forces, leave them to our big tanks.


    upon receiving the order, the rocket artillery unit immediately launched rockets.


    these, however, were specially crafted rockets, not the cheap rockets sold to sudan.


    not only was the warhead enhanced, but it was also equipped with black technology, making its destructive power comparable to missiles.


    under red lotus¡¯s control, 3,600 specially made rockets completely wiped out the fleeing troops.


    vehicles were all blown up, leaving deep pits on the ground.


    after ¡°cleaning¡± the area, it was hard to find even the wreckage of equipment, let alone other debris.


    upon dealing with the fleeing troops there, tang rui looked at the sand table, where the armored forces were about to collide.


    the enemy had a total of 42 tanks.


    tang rui had a total of 36 tanks.


    both sides were currently 12 kilometers apart, already within each other¡¯s firing range.


    but neither side was in a hurry to fire.


    mainly because of the terrain.


    ¡°red lotus, show me the first-person view of our tank forces,¡± tang rui, feeling bored with the god¡¯s eye view, commanded.


    ¡°okay, master.¡±


    swoosh!


    the holographic projection in front of him changed.


    ¡°now on my mark, all units spread out in a fan shape, aim at the enemy tanks based on unit numbers, and fire directly.¡±


    the officer commanding the tank battle could clearly see the enemy¡¯s tanks on the battlefield map.


    even if there were small hills and forests blocking the view, they could still see the enemy¡¯s tanks behind them through the perspective.


    not only could they see everything, but he managed to assign numbers to these tanks.


    1-42.


    their own tanks also had numbers.


    just use these numbers to deal with the enemy tanks of the same number, to avoid friendly fire.


    this wasn¡¯t really a tactic.


    it¡¯s just a lateral push under the crushing superiority of equipment performance.


    compared to tang rui¡¯s side, the enemy¡¯s tank forces were much more cautious, even though they were driving fourth-generation tanks.


    even the most advanced american tanks couldn¡¯t give them any sense of security.


    ¡°aim at the turning point one kilometer ahead, fire smoke grenades, block the line of sight at the turning point.


    ¡°after the smoke screen is formed, the left side accelerates to bypass and ambush behind the mountain, the right side blocks the turning point, but don¡¯t leave the cover.¡±


    the enemy¡¯s tank force commander cautiously directed.


    he thought well¡ªto use the electronic information system of the fourth-generation tanks for asymmetric warfare against the enemy.


    but the next second, a burst of fire exploded in front of him.


    just after firing the smoke grenades and about to accelerate from the left, a tank was directly hit.


    in an instant, the tank¡¯s turret flew into the sky and then crashed heavily on the side of the road.


    ¡°dodge, find cover!¡±


    as the commander¡¯s words fell, the other tanks had not yet reacted when successive explosions sounded.


    whether it was frontal armor or side armor, as long as it was hit, it meant death.


    in less than ten seconds, the dozen or so tanks preparing to bypass from the left were all blown up.


    the ones on the right were okay, undamaged.


    because they were clinging to the mountain, the shells couldn¡¯t reach them.


    this meant the smoke screen was for nothing.


    but the problem was, what should they do now?


    sticking to the cover was fine, as the enemy had no firing window and couldn¡¯t hit them.


    but they couldn¡¯t move either.


    what was the difference between a motionless tank and a gun turret, which lacked even the defense and attack power of a turret?


    ¡°fourth-generation main battle tank, is that it?¡±


    tang rui looked at the holographic projection in front of him, speechless.


    originally, he wanted to see an armored showdown, like in the world of tanks, but the result¡­ turned into a one-sided shooting range.


    five minutes later.


    the enemy¡¯s armored forces were annihilated.


    after destroying this armored force, there were no more organized enemy forces in sudan, except for some lingering mercenaries.


    next, as long as the armored forces cooperate with the sudanese army¡¯s left and right flanks and push forward directly, they could take down the south sudanese forces.


    without the americans, what could south sudan use to resist the sudanese army, which had overwhelming firepower? they still had a lot of ammunition left to use.


    in other words, this loud and lively-looking battle was basically over..

 Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: The Study Commitee Member Ranked First

    chapter 233: the study commitee member ranked first


    translator: endlessfantasy translation . editor: endlessfantasy translation


    was it over?


    when the leaders of various countries received the report from the special department, they were all stunned and unable to react immediately.


    hadn¡¯t the peacekeeping force just withdrawn?


    only a day had passed.


    tell me.


    the victor had already been determined.


    if it were just a matter of winning or losing, that would be fine, but the report from the special department indicated that crimson had won decisively.


    there were no casualties.


    on the american side, the mercenaries were almost entirely wiped out.


    are you sure this wasn¡¯t a mistake?


    for instance, could the sides have been confused?


    however, after repeated confirmations by the special department, the leaders of various countries read the war report carefully.


    undoubtedly.


    the americans hadn¡¯t utilized their full strength.


    yet, in this war, what was observed wasn¡¯t the disparity in equipment and combat strength between the two sides.


    what was seen was crimson¡¯s extraordinarily terrifying information reconnaissance ability, with precise guidance and efficient battlefield communication.


    every member of their team was formidable.


    specialized military analysis teams were analyzing the battlefield.


    although the battle lasted only a few hours, and the full potential of their equipment wasn¡¯t even showcased, it ended just like that.


    nevertheless, everyone perceived the underlying message.


    frankly speaking, this time, the americans had lost the information war. from the start to the end, the crimson controlled the entire situation. all strategies and plans were under their surveillance.


    although it was evident that the americans only sent mercenaries, they would¡¯ve still lost even if the regular army had been deployed. at best, they could have lasted a bit longer.


    after this battle, the entire class realized something alarming. the regular student¡¯s performance had already surpassed the class monitor.


    there was no need to worry about the improvement in the study committee member¡¯s grades.


    it was beneficial that she was tutoring.


    knowing the answer beforehand was an advantage.


    those were all objective conditions.


    now, in front of everyone was a report card, showing he was first on the study


    committee.


    what did they mean when they said that a hero shouldn¡¯t be judged by points?


    that was nonsense.


    the first-place results were evident there.


    who would dare to challenge them?


    if they were unconvinced, they could try to achieve first place themselves.


    forget about first place; were they even in the top five?


    tang rui didn¡¯t know what others were thinking.


    he was enjoying himself.


    the battle on the main battlefield had concluded. it was akin to pulling out a tower. all that remained was to push the crystal.


    however, the enemy crystal was now spawning minions.


    tang rui was controlling his own hero unit, farming minions.


    south sudan wanted to resist a bit more.


    a direct confrontation being hopeless, they retreated their troops into the city.


    hadn¡¯t you claimed to cover everything with firepower?


    now, if they could, go ahead and blow it up.


    given the circumstances, large-scale battles were impossible. if not careful, they could easily cause extensive civilian casualties.


    but dealing with the south sudanese was straightforward.


    he directly ordered the special forces to attack.


    han shu was unconcerned about these matters and handed over command of


    the special forces squad to tang rui.


    ¡°there are 28 enemies in the building ahead. i¡¯ve marked them all. everyone,


    follow me.¡±


    tang rui controlled a mechanical dog and charged into the enemy¡¯s hideout.


    as he charged, he fired.


    the 12.8-millimeter electromagnetic sniper rifle easily penetrated the wall, eliminating the hidden enemies.


    the special forces team followed the mechanical dog and swiftly entered the building.


    then, it was an unbalanced battle.


    the enemy couldn¡¯t see anyone.


    each bullet passed through the wall, killing its target, including travel time, the enemies in the house were eliminated in less than three minutes.


    ¡°team 1, block gate a. there are 120 enemies approaching.


    team 2, go to the roof and eliminate the enemies around the two houses across the street. team 3, follow me to engage the enemies in those houses.¡±


    tang rui swiftly marked several points and issued the orders.


    he controlled the robot dog to jump out of the second-floor window and fire at the house across the street.


    a special forces team equipped with full map vision, x-ray vision, and


    auto-aim.


    shooting these enemies was like target practice.


    one shot, one kill.


    in two and a half hours, tang rui, with a few special forces squads, had taken a


    city.


    ¡°awesome!¡±


    tang rui massaged the space between his eyebrows.


    it had been fun, reminiscent of playing counter strike in the past.


    but it was also tiring.


    ¡°red lotus, transfer battlefield command to headquarters. i¡¯ll go rest,¡± tang


    rui instructed red lotus.


    ¡°yes, master. red lotus has informed the special forces,¡± red lotus replied. after tang rui heard this, he left the blue army command hall.


    he checked the time.


    it was already past nine in the evening.


    no wonder he was hungry.


    he had been on the battlefield all day, forgetting about dinner and that it wasn¡¯t yet nighttime.


    back home, tang rui lay on the sofa, waiting for li shuyao to warm up the


    food.


    ¡°are you finished?¡±


    ¡°i am. there are only a few cities left. once we capture those, it will be over,¡±


    tang rui replied casually.


    ¡°no wonder. the internet is full of opinion wars,¡± li shuyao said with a smile. ¡°opinion wars? what do you mean?¡± tang rui asked curiously.


    ¡°you¡¯ll understand when you see it. netizens worldwide are criticizing crimson,¡± she explained.


    curious, tang rui connected to the internet and checked the trending topics on twitter.


    good heavens.


    as expected, the battle situation on su¡¯s side was top trending.


    he opened a video.


    he was curious about its content.


    ¡°this is our freedom alliance army. they are here to support the tribal armed forces that yearn for freedom and fight for it¡­


    the video showed a female reporter interviewing a tribe. it seemed ordinary. aside from the female war reporter boosting morale, everything else appeared normal.


    just as tang rui was about to close the video,


    an air-raid siren sounded.


    ¡°what¡¯s that noise?¡±


    upon hearing the air-raid siren, the female reporter asked the interviewed tribal soldier.


    ¡°this is the horn of our freedom, the strength of our resistance, and our outcry against unjust fate,¡± the soldier recited from memory.


    the reporter was at a loss for words. ¡°yes, exactly. this harsh, shocking sound symbolizes their desire for freedom.¡±


    whoosh whoosh¡­


    suddenly, distant sounds seemed to come from the sky. the reporter looked


    up.


    was it raining?


    no.


    countless rockets appeared.


    in the next moment, flames erupted, and the video on the screen shook before turning black.


    the video ended there.


    tang rui browsed the comments to see what the netizens were saying. ¡°that¡¯s the spirit of independent women. fearless, even under missile attacks on the battlefield.¡±


    ¡°the previous comment is right. it¡¯s a shame i recently transitioned to a woman. i hadn¡¯t even been fully accepted before witnessing such brutality. i¡¯m heartbroken.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m heartbroken too. as a black woman and an environmental and animal rights activist, this video deeply pained me. it¡¯s the harsh reality of war. i¡¯ve decided to advocate for peace and contribute to global harmony.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m a single, transgender person. it doesn¡¯t affect my role as a mother. i¡¯m vegan and an environmentalist¡­¡±


    tang rui read the comments for a while, feeling as if his eyes were straining.


    good heavens.


    they all seemed to be using this trending topic to assert their identities, didn¡¯t they?

 Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: A Non-Chief Researcher

    chapter 234: a non-chief researcher


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    as everyone knew, the more buffs you stacked on america, the more invincible they become. they could stand from any angle and rant at anyone.


    and they couldn¡¯t talk back.


    one wrong word and they¡¯d be labeled with discrimination.


    clearly, those who commented below and stacked buffs were various fighters, there to gain attention.


    as long as there was traffic, there¡¯d be clients who¡¯d take care of them and send them to fight.


    it could be said that crimson and american internet celebrities took their careers on different paths, with a big difference.


    crimson was on the path of gaining confidence.


    the american celebrities were on a war footing.


    in the end, both were methods of converting traffic into money.


    tang rui played on the american network for a while and read some news media reports.


    their propaganda war basically portrayed crimson as a villainous tech company in a movie.


    this company controlled the sudanese government, took the opportunity to attack south sudan, and ruled over the tribes with an iron fist.


    that pretty much summed up the situation.


    although it was pure nonsense, there were still many people who believed this rhetoric.


    after reading these news reports, tang rui didn¡¯t take it seriously, as their resistance was futile anyway.


    he put down his phone.


    tang rui then takes li shuyao beside him and returns to the room.


    he had been busy with sudanese matters these days and hadn¡¯t exercised with li shuyao.


    now that there was nothing else, it was naturally time to get some proper exercise.


    the next day, after tang rui got up, he didn¡¯t go to the blue army command hall.


    the battle there was over.


    he had also enjoyed himself yesterday and he was not planning to get involved in the follow-up.


    arriving at the company, tang rui started dealing with company matters, mainly signing documents.


    knock knock knock¡­


    there was a knock on the door.


    ¡°come in.¡±


    the door of the office opened, and the hr manager came in.


    ¡°president tang, here are the invitations from various companies.¡± the person took out a pile of invitations and placed them on tang rui¡¯s desk.


    tang rui glances at the top invitation.


    it was from lei jun, the head of xiaomi.


    a new product launch?


    ¡°okay, anything else?¡± tang rui asks after understanding the situation.


    ¡°that¡¯s all, president tang, i¡¯ll go back now.¡±


    ¡°okay, go ahead.¡±


    after the person left, tang rui picked up the invitations and started to choose.


    soon, he saw huawei¡¯s invitation.


    it was actually written by president yu himself, inviting him to huawei¡¯s new product launch on the 25th of this month.


    the 25th?


    tang rui opened xiaomi¡¯s invitation; they were holding a new product launch on the 26th.


    interesting.


    huawei was becoming a friend company to xiaomi again.


    these invitations didn¡¯t specify the new products, but it¡¯s obvious they were wearable devices.


    since the new year, it had been almost four months.


    these companies had obtained patent licenses from crimson, as well as drawings and application technology for wearable devices.


    although they couldn¡¯t copy them directly, they could change the appearance and internal devices.


    in the end, it was about cost-effectiveness, aesthetics, and brand value.


    like his favorite huawei.


    you said huawei was good? actually, it was not much better than other companies¡¯ products, at least not with any obvious advantage.


    but why did he use huawei before?


    no other reason.


    mainly because huawei had no foreign shareholders. whether the money went to foreigners or not, at least their conscience would be clear, that they didn¡¯t fund the americans


    but to be fair, huawei¡¯s products were really getting more and more expensive.


    ¡°red lotus, reply to huawei and xiaomi, saying thank you for the invitations, and i will attend their new product launches.¡±


    tang rui takes out two invitations and speaks to red lotus.


    ¡°okay, master, red lotus has replied.¡±


    staying at home all this time, he¡¯s a bit bored, so it¡¯s good to go out.


    after spending half an hour handling company matters, tang rui went to the assembly workshop.


    the workshop was bustling with people.


    everyone was busy.


    a part is the company¡¯s r&d personnel, led by feng yuanxing, assembling a ground attack aircraft.


    the one they designed before.


    currently, the aircraft was two-thirds assembled and would be completed, latest in half a month.


    ¡°president tang.¡±


    feng yuanxing hurried to greet tang rui when he saw him.


    ¡°hmm, is the project going smoothly?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°everything is going well; we¡¯re making the maintenance manual, so assembly is a bit slow,¡± old feng immediately replied.


    ¡°okay, you guys go ahead, i¡¯m just looking around.¡±


    after sending feng yuanxing away, tang rui wanders around the assembly workshop.


    in total, there were four aircraft being assembled in the workshop, besides the ground attack aircraft designed by feng yuanxing¡¯s team, there were also orders for sixth-generation fighters from the military.


    however, the assembly of these sixth-generation fighters is done by people sent by chengfei, and crimson only provided guidance and did not do the work.


    after making a round, tang rui left.


    he was just wandering around with nothing to do, pretty much like a lion king, patrolling his territory and pretending a bit.


    after leaving the assembly workshop, he went to the company¡¯s research building.


    the research departments in the research building were the same.


    they hadn¡¯t been recruiting recently.


    the mechanical laboratory produced results, using red lotus¡¯s computing power to create many new devices.


    as for the materials laboratory, tang rui didn¡¯t want to say anything.


    the lab had developed many composite materials related to graphene and carbon nanomaterials, with various types, and they were now upgrading.


    but with alloy materials, the lab was still burning money.


    it¡¯d been half a year.


    there were some results, but not many, and they were not top-notch materials.


    the only top-notch material was the super low-temperature alloy they made at the beginning.


    the alloys they¡¯d made since hadn¡¯t even come close to this level.


    even the alloy tang rui gave them before hadn¡¯t been cracked yet. the best alloy they¡¯d made had only 68% of the performance parameters of the original.


    now it was stuck there, with no breakthrough for two months.


    thinking about this, tang rui felt helpless.


    without a breakthrough in metal materials, many things couldn¡¯t be developed.


    ¡°president tang.¡±


    seeing tang rui arrive, the people in the materials laboratory stopped their work.


    ¡°go on, don¡¯t mind me.¡± tang rui waved his hand, letting them continue working.


    to be honest, these people really hadn¡¯t been slacking.


    burning money was one thing, but there was definitely no corruption.


    it was just that they were a little unlucky, so there were no results.


    now where could they find a few lucky experimenters to borrow some luck?


    these people were too unlucky.


    if material research were to be compared to a gacha game, these people have been crazily spending money for four months without pulling a single sr.


    such rotten luck..

 Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Atomic Grade Metal Material Analysis System (Part 1)

    chapter 235: atomic grade metal material analysis system (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    how could the materials issue be addressed?


    after leaving the experimental building, tang rui had been grappling with this problem, finding it quite perplexing.


    the issue of materials was like a towering mountain in front of him.


    the system was capable of enhancing materials.


    but if these materials couldn¡¯t be mass-produced and solely relied on his system for enhancement, then no amount of origin points would be sufficient. hence, a breakthrough in materials science was imperative.


    but how?


    without the scientific theories from the system, what basis was there for a breakthrough?


    the idea of finding a few extraordinarily lucky researchers was laughable.


    one might discover a revolutionary material, but in the grand scheme of materials science, a single powerful material is of little use.


    tang rui was frustrated.


    he asked red lotus to prepare a fishing rod; he decided to go fishing at the reservoir.


    ¡°president tang, you seem a bit down?¡± lin chao asked, puzzled when he found tang rui.


    ¡°yes, i¡¯m pondering over a research problem,¡± tang rui nodded.


    he didn¡¯t go into details with lin chao since lin chao couldn¡¯t help with this issue, so discussing it seemed pointless.


    i can t assist with research, but i do have some good news for you.¡±


    ¡°good news? several pieces?¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    lin chao nodded and started explaining in detail.


    the first piece was regarding a military procurement order.


    the buyers were several african countries like tanzania, egypt, and nigeria, countries with good relations with them.


    however, these countries were relatively poor, unlike the wealthy middle east, so they proposed paying with half cash and half mineral resources for the arms.


    tang rui wasn¡¯t overly excited after hearing this.


    he wasn¡¯t lacking money at the moment.


    regarding mining?


    that would be extremely profitable for him.


    with the neutrino information capture radar, identifying underground mineral veins was effortless; he could locate them with a scan.


    the second piece of good news was that the sand suction ships would be fully remodeled in half a month.


    as for the underwater construction submarines, they had already been remodeled and were currently being tested.


    ¡°they¡¯re already remodeled?¡±


    tang rui was surprised after hearing this. it had been less than a month, and the construction submarines were already refurbished.


    yes, all were remodeled from decommissioned submarines. according to your blueprints, it was straightforward to add equipment to the front of the submarines.


    we removed the torpedo bays and transformed the torpedo tubes into drill rods, attaching drill bits to the front.¡±


    lin chao explained with a smile, having closely monitored this project and even inquired with the shipyard, so he was well-informed.


    ¡°right, the original design was for small submarines, so using decommissioned ones, with their ample internal space, indeed wasn¡¯t difficult.¡±


    after listening, tang rui thought it over.


    that made sense.


    he had thought the construction submarine remodeling would lag, but it turned out the sand suction ship was the one behind schedule.


    ¡°the last piece of good news is that your application for this year¡¯s academician election has been submitted.¡±


    what?


    professor selection?


    tang rui thought about it; indeed, the professor selection was scheduled for this year, but how had his application been submitted?


    ¡°who submitted it for me?¡± tang rui asked, confused.


    ¡°the national defense science and technology university,¡± lin chao said with a smile.


    ¡°is it a sure thing?¡±


    ¡°the military has made a request. what do you think?¡±


    after hearing this, tang rui¡¯s lips curled up. with the military speaking up, it was certainly a sure thing.


    the title wasn¡¯t important to him, but it was like being a chief engineer.


    it carried prestige.


    ¡öwait, i haven¡¯t graduated from the national defense science and technology university yet, how can i be nominated for an academician?¡±


    tang rui suddenly realized a key issue.


    ¡°you graduated yesterday; your diploma is already on the way,¡± lin chao replied calmly.


    ¡°???¡± tang rui was again full of question marks.


    good lord.


    he had graduated just like that?


    ¡°feeling a bit better now?¡±


    ¡°yes, much better,¡± tang rui nodded, then put away his fishing rod, preparing to return.


    ¡°why aren¡¯t you fishing anymore?¡±


    i didn¡¯t bring a helmet, so i¡¯m not fishing anymore.¡±


    after packing up the fishing gear.


    tang rui waved to lin chao and went back to the lab.


    since conventional methods couldn¡¯t achieve a breakthrough in materials science, unconventional methods were necessary.


    methods such as cheating.


    ¡°red lotus, show all the metal smelting equipment, remove their outer shells, and keep only the internal mechanisms and essential components.¡±


    ¡°okay, master.¡±


    instantly, a variety of smelting equipment appeared before tang rui.


    he planned to combine all the metal refining equipment into one machine, enabling it to refine all alloys.


    just by upgrading and enhancing this machine, the material problem would likely be solved.


    next.


    tang rui began to assemble the equipment according to his ideas, integrating all the functions.


    ¡°red lotus, run a simulation.¡±


    after assembly, tang rui gave red lotus an instruction.


    master, simulation complete. the equipment¡¯s failure rate is 69.3%; performance decreased by 22.8%. should i optimize it?¡±


    ¡°simulate the optimization,¡± tang rui nodded.


    this device, originally put together together by him, had a high failure rate, which was expected.


    anyway, red lotus could perform simulations and optimizations on this basis.


    he didn¡¯t need to bother with it himself.


    after twenty-odd minutes, red lotus completed the simulation optimization.


    the optimized device had grown to the size of a factory building, occupying over three thousand square meters..¡±

 Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Atomic Grade Metal Material Analysis

    chapter 236: atomic grade metal material analysis


    system (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°according to red lotus¡¯s simulation, this device had been able to produce all types of metal materials known at that time.


    it was very comprehensive.


    you just had to pour the metal ore into it, input the smelting process, and the device would automatically produce alloys.


    it sounded great.


    but the question was, what was the difference between this device and the current ones? was it more efficient, smarter, more advanced?


    but once the material process required something special, and if this device couldn¡¯t meet the process requirements, or if it didn¡¯t have that kind of process built in, wouldn¡¯t that have been a waste?


    he had to be mistaken, this thing was not any metal smelting equipment.


    rather, it was akin to an stc module in the warhammer world.


    except, what he had made, was like a simplified bankrupt beggar version of a standard alloy stc module.


    ¡°red lotus, why is materials science so tricky? my requirements weren¡¯t too high, just to be able to decrypt reinforced materials, but why didn¡¯t it work?¡± tang rui had complained to red lotus with a pained expression.


    ¡°master, why didn¡¯t you try making a metal material process reverse engineering device?¡± red lotus had carefully suggested after listening.


    uh¡­


    tang rui had been stunned after hearing this.


    it seemed like¡­


    probably¡­


    it should have been possible.


    then why hadn¡¯t he thought of it before.


    slap slap slap¡­


    tang rui had slapped himself several times on the face.


    he¡¯d been really stupid.


    he had outdone himself with stupidity.


    ¡°master, it¡¯s not that bad, really not that bad.¡± red lotus had hurriedly controlled a robot to stop the self-harming master.


    ¡°give me various components, i¡¯m going to make the device now,¡± tang rui had declared.


    ¡°okay, master,¡± red lotus had responded.


    soon.


    red lotus had prepared a large pile of components, having a robot stand next to tang rui with them.


    tang rui had sat at the workbench and begun to create a material formula and process analysis device.


    red lotus¡¯s idea had been good.


    he had also thought of a way to make this device.


    first, he needed to make a device capable of analyzing the atomic structure and elemental composition of metal materials.


    secondly, he needed a computational software, which was key to reverse engineering materials and processes.


    just like the subconscious learning device he had made before.


    the core was software.


    this software had also been easy to write, just needing to fill in relevant materials science computing codes.


    red lotus could handle it, no need for him to do it.


    the device was also easy to make.


    all components had been ready-made, he just needed to assemble them.


    in less than two hours, tang rui had completed a device the size of a dishwasher.


    red lotus had also imported the materials science computing software program.


    after finishing these, tang rui tightened the last screw.


    swoosh!


    a faint light flashed.


    [item: pseudo-material formula and process analysis device]


    [experience: 0/600]


    [origin points: 988.36]


    after tang rui had glanced at the system panel, he began to enhance it, not just once but to the maximum.


    as over three hundred source points were spent, the exterior of the device had displayed a new illusionary image, then solidified at a visible speed.


    swoosh!


    when the illusionary image had solidified, a golden light had flashed momentarily around the device.


    the device was enhanced.


    now, this device, having been reduced from the size of a dishwasher to that of a microwave, had shrunk by more than one-third.


    the original ugly metal shell and shape had also transformed into a white sci-fi design with a ceramic texture.


    tang rui hadn¡¯t cared about these.


    he had focused on the system panel on the device.


    [item: atomic-level metal material computational analysis device]


    [experience: 0/760000]


    [enhancement: atomic-level metal material analysis system]


    [attributes: material analysis precision increased by 180%, material analysis speed increased by 160%, material optimization performance improved by 120%, material comparative extension capability increased by 100%]


    [origin points: 637.36]


    after he had finished reviewing the system panel¡¯s data, he had laughed.


    it had been worth spending so many source points.


    materials would no longer be an issue from then on, as long as the material¡¯s smelting process did not break through the atomic level, this device could analyze it.


    as for materials involving electron or neutron levels, those were not something he could have used then.


    materials at an atomic level would be enough.


    ¡°red lotus, take out the materials from the warehouse,¡± tang rui had said to red lotus.


    he had strengthened many devices before, and all the materials used for strengthening had been kept in the warehouse.


    with the system panel, as long as there were experience points, any damage to the equipment could have been repaired.


    he had even kept a copy of the materials used for machine tool drill bits.


    unfortunately, for such a long time, the unlucky researchers in the materials laboratory hadn¡¯t decrypted even the high-temperature-resistant alloys, let alone other materials.


    now, these materials he had saved had finally found their use.


    soon, red lotus brought all the stored materials.


    tang rui had casually taken a material sample, put it into the analysis device, and clicked start.


    swoosh!


    red lotus, connected to the device, had directly simulated the analysis data in a holographic projection.


    in front of tang rui, the atomic structure of this metal material had been clearly displayed.


    various parameters and data were also shown next to it.


    and the data kept refreshing.


    without the need for a counter-lock test, this device could have directly used algorithms based on the atomic data of metal materials to deduce material properties, just like solving a math problem.


    ¡°red lotus, did you copy this algorithm?¡± tang rui had turned to ask red


    lotus..

 Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Atomic Grade Metal Material Analysis System (Part 3)

    chapter 237: atomic grade metal material analysis system (part 3)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°master, i have replicated this algorithm,¡± red lotus said.


    ¡°then, can you calculate the properties of the materials and deduce the formula and process of the materials based on this set of algorithms?¡±


    ¡°yes, master. red lotus can derive the formula and process according to the algorithm. she can also design metal materials according to various requirements.¡±


    awesome.


    what equipment?


    this set of algorithms was the most important and also the greatest gain.


    originally, computational materials science could only be said to be based on experience and previously accumulated data to derive the possibility and approximate parameters of calculating new materials.


    however, with this set of algorithms and the powerful computing power of the quantum supercomputer, red lotus could achieve much more.


    as long as he didn¡¯t exceed the limit of this algorithm, which was the atomic level, he could get any material he wanted in the future.


    the materials science revolution was coming.


    the rapid development of technology could no longer be stopped.


    the equipment stopped working ten minutes later. the data of the metal material had been analyzed, and the formula and process had been deduced.


    ¡°red lotus, pass this formula and process to the materials laboratory. have them produce this material as quickly as possible and conduct comprehensive tests.¡±


    tang rui said after examining the formula and craftsmanship.


    ¡°yes, master. i¡¯ve already sent it over.¡±


    ¡°red lotus, use this equipment to analyze the remaining materials. save the data in a confidential database and don¡¯t upload it for the time being.¡± ¡°alright, master. i understand.¡±


    after tang rui finished giving instructions, he left the laboratory.


    the matter was settled.


    the problem of materials was no longer a problem.


    in a good mood, tang rui went to the panda breeding base.


    upon his arrival, the eight little furballs were playing on the grass.


    ¡°hello, president tang.¡±


    a staff member greeted him immediately upon seeing tang rui.


    ¡°is there anything else you need here?¡± tang rui inquired.


    ¡°i don¡¯t lack anything,¡± the other party hurriedly replied.


    it was no joke.


    their base, with few people and pandas, received funding far exceeding other panda breeding bases in sichuan province.


    tang rui nodded, not asking further.


    he picked up a dumpling from the ground and began to rub it.


    the red panda¡¯s fur was soft, and its body even softer. holding it was truly comforting.


    ¡°sob, sob, sob¡­¡±


    the little dumpling, grabbed and ravaged by tang rui, started to whimper.


    ¡°go ahead and scream. even if you scream until your throat breaks, no one will be able to save you,¡± tang rui laughed.


    facing the stern tang rui, little furball shouted even more diligently, immediately using the secret technique, level eight sob.


    tang rui rubbed the panda for a long time.


    meanwhile, the materials laboratory was extremely busy.


    after making the metal material, they began testing its performance in various aspects.


    however, some tests required a long time.


    therefore, in half a day, they only tested some of the conventional physical properties. tests like corrosion resistance would take two more days.


    after tang rui received this data, he had red lotus compare it.


    the difference between the simulated material performance and the actual material performance was almost negligible.


    the one-thousandth difference could be attributed to the external environment and the peculiar raw materials. it was not a problem with the analysis results of the equipment.


    with this comparison report, tang rui could be sure that as long as there were no problems in the production process, the industry calculated by the equipment analysis would not have any problems..

 Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Setting the Data to the Highest Level (Part 1)

    chapter 238: setting the data to the highest level (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    in the next few days, tang rui holed himself up at home researching new materials.


    other than the materials he had obtained from the previous enhancement and upgrade, he also asked red lotus to upgrade them according to the various materials he was currently using.


    if the materials weren¡¯t enough, he would make up for it with engineering.


    there was no need for that now.


    since the material¡¯s performance was up to standard, there was no need to make such a complicated structure. he just needed to stack the materials simply.


    tang rui also experienced the feeling of being willful with materials.


    it had to be said that it felt really good.


    in the past, if you wanted to build a shelf with a load capacity of more than 10,000 tons, you had to go through complex structural mechanics design to ensure that the overall load of the structure did not exceed the limits of the material¡¯s performance.


    now, he could directly use materials to withstand the weight of thousands of tons. there was no need to make any fancy weight-bearing structures.


    he fiddled with the materials in the laboratory for a few days before leaving.


    ¡°wearing a suit is really not as comfortable as wearing a t-shirt.¡±


    tang rui hadn¡¯t worn formal wear for a long time. suddenly wearing a suit, he felt uncomfortable all over.


    ¡°alright, you¡¯ll get used to it after wearing it for a while.¡± li shuyao smiled and helped tang rui tidy his clothes.


    the two of them went out in formal attire.


    because today was the 25th, the day of huawei¡¯s new product launch, tang rui had already agreed, so he would naturally be present.


    they took a private jet and flew straight to dongguan.


    tang rui was wearing a suit, so it was not easy to drive. the entire time, it was red lotus who controlled the private jet to take off and land.


    after landing at the airport, tang rui had just gotten off the plane when he saw a group of big shots from the business circle walking towards them.


    chief ren was walking at the front, followed by brony and a group of big shots from pengcheng¡¯s business circle. those whose net worth was less than 100 billion were not qualified to stand with this group of people.


    ¡°president tang, ms. li, welcome to dongguan.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re too polite. you¡¯re too polite.¡±


    tang rui and a group of big shots in the business circle bragged about each other for a while, and then he recognized everyone around him.


    of course, other than famous people like brony, he really didn¡¯t know or remember the rest.


    but it didn¡¯t matter.


    red lotus would mark their identities and names above their heads.


    this made tang rui not call the wrong name when he spoke, causing embarrassment.


    ¡°president tang, take our car,¡± a ceo said.


    ¡°i¡¯m sorry, president tang can¡¯t take someone else¡¯s car.¡± without waiting for tang rui to speak, gao yang at the side stood up.


    what a joke.


    letting tang rui take someone else¡¯s car¡­ whose fault would it be if something happened?


    billionaires and trillionaires.


    if something were to really happen, no one could afford the compensation.


    ¡°president rong, i¡¯m sorry. i can¡¯t help it,¡± tang rui smiled and said politely. ¡°it¡¯s okay. we didn¡¯t think it through.¡± how could the other party dare to reply? he was here to get familiar with his face, not to offend anyone.


    don¡¯t look at how tang rui doesn¡¯t mix in the business circle.


    however, his company was indeed a legitimate private company and could be considered a member of the business circle.


    unfortunately, the business circle really couldn¡¯t catch up with him.


    previously, those companies that wanted to license crimson¡¯s technology couldn¡¯t even contact tang rui or crimson in private.


    not to mention discussing cooperation, go and stay where you are.


    this time, they came to support huawei and penguin. president ren and brother ma wanted to pick up tang rui midway. after they heard the news, they all licked their faces and insisted on coming.


    there was no need to mention his thoughts.


    he looked familiar.


    he wanted to see if he could cling to tang rui¡¯s thigh.


    in the entire business circle now, who didn¡¯t know tang rui?


    a private company that manufactured fighter jets, tanks, missiles, and kicks. the most ridiculous thing was that it could undertake state-level security orders.


    this was no longer a matter of whether the path was wild or not.


    this was heaven-defying.


    if he could hug onto tang rui¡¯s thigh, then he would really take off.

 Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Setting the Data to the Highest Level(Part 2)

    chapter 239: setting the data to the highest level(part 2)


    translator endlessfantasy translation , editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°what is the genre of this game?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s a pet training game. it also has battle and dungeon elements. the content is adapted from a novel from our penguin novel network,¡± tang rui nodded after listening.


    after a while, the rv arrived at the venue.


    tang rui and the rest directly entered the venue because the new product launch was about to begin.


    less than ten minutes after they entered the venue.


    president yu came to the stage.


    the cameras were also ready, and the live broadcast started.


    ¡°welcome, everyone¡­¡±


    tang rui did not care what president yu was saying on the stage. he opened the box under the armrest beside him and took out a pair of smart glasses from inside.


    this pair of glasses had a frameless design.


    it was classic black.


    the screen of the smart eye was a transparent screen made of graphene.


    tang rui put on the smart glasses.


    he let red lotus control the device and automatically connect the glasses to the phone. then, he began to study the functions of the glasses.


    pupil autofocus?


    this thing could be used as a pair of glasses?


    interesting.


    all the optical shops in the country would probably curse this time.


    however, a few companies should have already contacted each other. everyone¡¯s products should have this function.


    otherwise, only huawei had it.


    then he would definitely be ridiculed.


    however, if he thought about it further, how could a nearsighted person use this device without this function?


    another industry was eliminated.


    the profit margin of glasses was still very high. it was not a matter of how many times or how many percent.


    this time, the people in the eyewear industry were squirming in their seats. when tang rui researched the various functions and performance of these smart glasses, president yu finally took out the smart glasses.


    ¡°friends present, please look at the box on the left under the armrest inside the box is a pair of smart glasses of the same model as mine. it¡¯s also the star of today¡¯s press conference.¡±


    after president yu finished speaking, everyone at the scene took out the smart glasses from the box and put them on curiously.


    ¡°these smart glasses seem to be similar to yours,¡± li shuyao whispered in tang rui¡¯s ear.


    i authorized it,¡± tang rui said with a smile.


    it could be said that these smart glasses, from the materials to the equipment, were basically his technology.


    even the interior design was based on his smart glasses.


    snap!


    when everyone put on their smart glasses, president yu snapped his fingers. the view of the smart glasses was small, and the surrounding environment changed.


    it turned into a starry sky.


    a clamor immediately broke out in the venue.


    ¡°welcome to the era of virtual reality.¡±


    illusion reality?


    as expected of president yu, he really knew how to brag.


    then, president yu began to introduce the various functions and parameters of these smart glasses.


    what graphene lens?


    what domestic carbon-based semiconductor components?


    he said it in such a high and mighty manner.


    ¡°some people might ask, what use is such a smart pair of glasses in real life?


    ¡°other than playing games, you couldn¡¯t possibly block the images of the real world by blurring reality, right?


    ¡°at first, we thought about it for a long time, but we really didn¡¯t know what to do with these smart glasses¡­


    ¡°until boss ma found us and gave us a plan. for example, we can do this.¡±


    after president yu finished speaking, his image changed drastically. from a fat figure, he directly turned into a two-dimensional handsome man, and he was even the kind of handsome man with krypton gold skin.


    wow!


    there was another wave of exclamations in the venue.


    but tang rui¡¯s face was full of black lines. wasn¡¯t this just a qqshow?


    it was true.


    at that moment, he didn¡¯t know what to say.


    ¡°this is my inner image. in reality, i can¡¯t show my inner self, but through smart glasses, i can show my ideal self to everyone.


    alright, this was an advertisement for boss ma. in fact, this product had many functions.


    for example, ranging, real-time temperature, danger alert, real-time navigation, special tips, personal tags, virtual social networking, and so on.


    in the future, we will develop more software for wearables to enrich everyone¡¯s entertainment life and make everyone¡¯s life more comfortable and better.¡± after president yu finished speaking, everyone applauded.


    next came the most intense and exciting part of guessing the price.


    president tang, how much do you think this product should be sold for?¡± at this time, president ren, who was beside tang rui, suddenly asked.


    tang rui thought about it after hearing it.


    he knew the cost price of the spare parts, but he could estimate the other research and development costs.


    ¡°i28oo?¡±tang rui gave a price.


    ¡°president tang, do you have any misunderstanding about huawei?¡±


    ¡°isn¡¯t it? that¡¯s 9880?¡±


    tang rui mentioned another price.


    in the end, ceo ren still shook his head.


    was this for real?


    the price of the wearables actually exceeded 10,000 yuan. it shouldn¡¯t be.


    at that moment, president yu finally gave the final offer after talking nonsense for a long time.


    3499.¡¯


    when the price was announced, everyone was dumbfounded, tang rui included.


    wasn¡¯t this the cost price?


    that was not right.


    this price was only the price of spare parts. including their technical license fees and other costs, this price was definitely a loss.


    was huawei crazy?


    they were selling it at a loss.


    tang rui turned his head and looked at president ren in shock.


    ¡°penguin.¡±


    president ren smiled and said two words.


    so that was the case.


    with the rich and powerful penguin taking action, there would be no problem.


    this was going to be fun.


    he wondered how xiaomi would react.


    could it be that they¡¯d also be selling their product at a loss?


    there would be a show tomorrow.


    after the press conference ended, tang rui went straight home.


    they had wanted to invite him to stay for supper, but he had rejected them. it was boring.


    he didn¡¯t like this kind of social interaction.


    with his current strength, he did not need to consider other factors. if he wanted to participate, he would go. if he could not participate, he would not go. originally, president ren, brother ma, and the others wanted to send tang rui to the airport, but he stopped them.


    what a joke.


    it was fine if she picked him up when she came, but she even sent him off when she left.


    there was no need for this.


    on the plane back, tang rui took out his phone to look at the response on the internet.


    it was very lively.


    some of the people who were just watching the show and had no intention of buying were ready to make a move after seeing president yu¡¯s offer.


    10,000 and 3,000, two price ranges that on a completely different level.


    a price of more than 3,000 yuan was something that many people could afford if they gritted their teeth.


    as for more than ten thousand¡­


    even if they stretched really thin, they probably couldn¡¯t afford it.


    tang rui looked at the comments and almost died laughing in the comments section.


    netizens were getting more and more talented.


    it was spreading on the internet, not only in china but also abroad.


    this time, huawei¡¯s press conference was not released at the same time worldwide, but only in china.


    wearable devices would not be imported yet.


    what exactly was the situation?


    tang rui did not know, and he did not care either.


    he looked at the comments for a while, then went home to sleep.


    the next day, tang rui asked red lotus to download the ar game produced by penguin, unscientific familiar.


    after he finished downloading and verified his real name, a special notice appeared in the game department of penguin.


    ¡°the person i¡¯m paying special attention to is online. immediately adjust the probability of the newbie draw to 100%. we must let him draw a divine-tier familiar.¡±


    manager, the technical department has specially adjusted the parameters. i guarantee that there won¡¯t be any problems.¡±


    ¡°right, with him as the center, the number of monsters spawning around him has to be increased. the frequency has to be high, and the drop rate has to be high. however, don¡¯t set this to the maximum, but you have to have more resources.¡±


    alright, manager. the technical department is making adjustments.¡±


    tang rui¡¯s side did not know that brother xiao ma had already arranged everything.


    after he downloaded the game, he began to draw the novice gift bag.


    a familiar.


    whoosh!


    the image of a black and white bear appeared in front of him.


    what a cute little dumpling.


    the virtual models were cuter than the training base, especially since they had patterns on their bodies.


    ¡°little dough?¡±


    tang rui had a dumbfounded look.


    draw a familiar.


    why did he draw out such a thing? could this thing fight?


    a god-tier familiar with a potential of nine stars?


    just this?


    ¡°let¡¯s go, i¡¯ll take you to see your brothers and sisters.¡±


    looking at the novice guide, tang rui left home and came to the company¡¯s square.


    good heavens.


    he had poked the monster nest.


    from the game¡¯s perspective, the entire company¡¯s plaza and running track were densely packed with small monsters.


    there were also about ten golden treasure chests..

 Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Bohai Bay Project Begins

    chapter 240: bohai bay project begins


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    seeing so many things, there was nothing to hesitate about.


    let¡¯s do it.


    tang rui commanded the regiment to attack, and then¡­he hung up.


    a newborn baby.


    it would be strange if he didn¡¯t die if he directly plunged into the monsters.


    ¡°red lotus, help me level up.¡± tang rui couldn¡¯t be bothered to stand under the sun to gain experience and directly let red lotus play on his behalf.


    ¡°yes, master.¡± red lotus did not even need the smart glasses. she started to control it directly through the data.


    after tang rui logged in and leveled up, he came to lin chao¡¯s place.


    ¡°what a rare guest.¡±


    after lin chao saw tang rui, he was very surprised.


    ¡°brother lin, has our military been thinking about any large-scale changes recently?¡± tang rui asked.


    did he not have something to ask lin chao?


    the main thing was to ask for information.


    he had a breakthrough in materials.


    following that, many things would follow suit.


    if the military were to change their equipment on a large scale now, would they change their equipment when they had new equipment?


    it would be good to wait for a while and get there in one step.


    that was why he came over to ask. if there really was one, he would remind her.


    ¡°no, why? is there a problem?¡± lin chao asked doubtfully. he did not understand why tang rui was suddenly worried about this matter.


    ¡°it¡¯s okay. if there is, then let¡¯s wait.¡±


    ¡°what breakthrough did you make?¡±


    ¡°materials.¡±


    ¡°understood. i¡¯ll report to the higher-ups.¡± lin chao nodded in understanding.


    as for where the breakthrough in materials was, he did not ask.


    that was not something he should know.


    ¡°i¡¯m mainly worried about the situation on our side. with the external pressure of america, we have to change our equipment. i didn¡¯t expect the higher-ups to be so calm,¡± tang rui muttered.


    if it were him, even if the possibility of a war was very small, he would arm himself to the teeth.


    how could he wait? he had new equipment but did not equip it.


    ¡°american external pressure is gone. you definitely haven¡¯t been watching the news for the past two days.¡± lin chao chuckled after hearing that.


    ¡°hmm? what do you mean? america surrendered?¡±


    ¡°what are you thinking? as long as both parties communicate with each other, using force to deter others is too scary. it¡¯s just like how the two poles fought for hegemony in the past. everyone¡¯s nerves are overly sensitive, which is not good.


    in addition, the tip of the iceberg that you guys showed in sudan previously gave america a headache. our combat strength on the regular battlefield has completely exceeded their expectations.


    under such circumstances, they were also willing to maintain a tit-for-tat confrontation in terms of martial strength. after all, if they did not do well, everyone would be finished.


    ¡°therefore, the current situation is to continue fighting in the economy and develop our military strength normally. we can¡¯t upgrade our equipment on a large scale and frequently conduct external exercises, causing a tense situation.¡±


    lin chao told tang rui everything he knew about the situation.


    ¡°in that case, the first phase of our battle with america is over. what¡¯s next is the second phase?¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s about right. the next step is to surpass them in terms of economic size and pull up our technological level to surpass them in all aspects.¡±


    ¡°alright, i got it.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he left lin chao¡¯s place.


    this was good news.


    martial strength was very useful against the weak, but it was nothing more than a thrill when used against an existence of the same level.


    america had once thought that they were untouchable.


    in the end, they got hung up in sudan and swept away.


    they were awake now.


    if they realized that they couldn¡¯t win with force, then there was no need to continue playing.


    of course, it wasn¡¯t that they didn¡¯t want to play.


    according to the american personality, they had to be up to something, secretly researching away.


    perhaps after some time, when they felt that they could do it again, they would cause more trouble.


    the next problem was the economic size.


    it wasn¡¯t as easy to deal with as the military.


    after all, this was not a problem with equipment, and it was not easy to level up. in addition, there were a bunch of traitors and foreigners.


    this was very difficult.


    that night, tang rui and li shuyao put on their formal attire again and set off on a private jet. they were going to attend xiaomi¡¯s new product launch.


    originally, he did not want to go today.


    but after thinking about it, he decided to go.


    he had already promised her, so it was not good to suddenly stand her up.


    this time, ceo lei did not bring so many people. he came to the airport alone with his assistant to pick him up.


    another wave of business bragging.


    then, president lei got into tang rui¡¯s rv and headed to the press conference venue together.


    ¡°president tang, are you interested in xiaomi?¡± ceo lei suddenly said, as they trundled along the road.


    ¡°interested?¡±


    ¡°yes, i want to get rid of those foreign shareholders, but this requires the help of a strong group.¡±


    after tang rui heard it all, he shook his head.


    he wasn¡¯t afraid of offending those foreign capitalists. to put it bluntly, those people should be afraid of him.


    however, the reason why he did not agree was not because of anything else.


    it was not good to interfere.


    now, he controlled the source of graphene materials and the patents for carbon nano-materials and other semiconductor materials.


    even though he didn¡¯t care, his influence was still very great.


    however, he did not use this kind of influence at all, nor did he take it seriously, so no one felt uncomfortable.


    but if he invested in xiaomi¡­


    that¡¯d be a different story.


    at that time, the situation would be very troublesome.


    he was not afraid of trouble, but he hated trouble.


    besides¡­


    he was not short of money now. when the bohai bay project was completed, money would be a number to him.


    therefore, there was no need for him to invest in xiaomi.


    at that time, he would not earn much.


    instead, he would cause a lot of trouble.


    it was not worth it.


    president lei saw tang rui shake his head and also did not mention this matter again.


    very quickly, they arrived at the press conference.


    ceo lei went to prepare. he would personally go on stage and diss his friends.


    after waiting for tang rui to come to his seat, the group of people next to him started to come forward to join in the fun, introducing themselves, and then flattering him.


    this was very frustrating, though it was alright.


    not long after, the press conference began.


    ceo lei started the show in english using his strong london accent and proceeded in both chinese and english. he was in high spirits.


    there was no nonsense.


    he directly hung up his friend and began to compare the data.


    tang rui watched the fun below and felt that it was very interesting.


    however, according to his research, xiaomi¡¯s smart glasses had deleted some of the functions that were not commonly used.


    however, it was not deleted correctly. the overall performance was still fine.


    after all, all the carbon-based semiconductor components were produced in china and the models were the same.


    xiaomi¡¯s standby time was longer.


    it was because some functions had been deleted that the battery was naturally saved.


    ¡°for such a device, how much do you think xiaomi would sell it for? can anyone hitch a guess?¡± ceo lei asked with a smile after the introduction.


    many people started to bid, all coming to a figure that amounted to around four to five thousand.


    after all, huawei¡¯s offer was abnormal. those who knew the industry knew that it was sold at a loss.


    a single device would not make money, but the accompanying mobile phone would make money, the platform would make money, and the brand value would increase.


    even if it was sold at that price, huawei could afford it.


    ¡°wrong, the final price of our xiaomi glasses is 3299 yuan!¡±


    ceo lei gave a shocking price.


    this was suicidal.


    huawei had a local rich man like penguin. xiaomi just quoted this price because it found the big spender.


    tang rui felt that he had broadened his horizons these two days.


    in his opinion, the smart glasses would cost at least 7,000 to 8,000 yuan. in the end, the two companies forcefully cut the price to a mere 3,000 yuan.


    awesome.


    he was indeed not cut out for business.


    after the press conference ended, tang rui rejected a group of people¡¯s invitations and directly took a private jet home.


    after returning home, he asked red lotus to download a game released by xiaomi. it was a card game, but not a western card game.


    it was an eastern card. the characters and monsters inside were all from myths and legends and the classic of mountains and seas.


    in fact, this game was similar to the monster control game on penguin.


    after all, it was produced by netease.


    there was nothing wrong with the game.


    tang rui also let red lotus hang up this number.


    in the next two days, smart glasses from brands such as huawei, xiaomi, oppo, and meizu began selling like crazy.


    compared to the few companies at the head of the company, the smart glasses from the other companies did not have an independent game design, and could only play games from penguin and netease.


    this caused the streets to be filled with people wearing smart glasses, looking around, and gesturing in the air.


    these people had all run out to look for monsters and insurance.


    at that moment, if you saw two people in an open space saying ¡°kill it,¡± don¡¯t go up.


    it wasn¡¯t a fight between two people, nor was it a lunatic. it was a pet pk.


    anyway, it could be summarized in one sentence: wearables had become the new fad.


    the game had also boomed in popularity as a result.


    it was¡­


    it was a sunday, and the company was on holiday.


    tang rui brought li shuyao downstairs to open the treasure chest. as soon as they went out, they realized that many people in the company were on the plaza and running track, fighting monsters with their familiars to level up.


    he felt numb.


    ¡°no, you guys don¡¯t rest on sunday.¡± tang rui asked speechlessly.


    ¡°president tang, we¡¯re resting.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right. usually, when we go to work, we¡¯ll look at the treasure chests all over the ground and almost die from craving them. it¡¯s not easy for me to rest, so i naturally have to come here to open the treasure chest and kill monsters to level up.¡±


    ¡°huh?¡± tang rui pursed his lips after hearing it and said speechlessly,¡± there aren¡¯t any monsters and treasure chests outside?¡±


    ¡°president tang, you don¡¯t know this, but ten people fighting over a monster outside are like crazy. as for treasure chests, i¡¯ve seen them outside, let alone open them.¡±


    ¡°alright, you can play, but safety is the most important thing.¡±


    what else could tang rui say?


    he couldn¡¯t possibly say that he had booked this place and that they couldn¡¯t fight the monsters. that would be hilarious.


    fortunately, they only came after work.


    during the day, red lotus had booked the entire place to level up.


    they played for a few days.


    tang rui received the news that the sand suction boat had already been completely modified, and the construction prerequisites were already in place.


    after learning about this situation, he knew that he probably didn¡¯t have time to play games.


    it was more important than the bohai bay project.


    that night, he asked the navy to help him sail his yacht to bohai bay.


    the next day, tang rui brought the equipment and flew a private jet directly to dalian.


    after he arrived, he announced the official start of the bohai bay submarine tunnel and oil exploration project..

 Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Lets Have Some Entertainment First

    chapter 241: let¡¯s have some entertainment first


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°these are all submarine geological data. based on your plan, we have designed a path¡­¡±


    when tang rui arrived in dalian, he was sought out by professor zhao.


    the other party brought out all the geological data and the designed path of the submarine tunnel they had been planning during this time, letting tang rui take a look first.


    according to the analysis and research of their group of professors, the submarine tunnel was not a straight line, but a curved one.


    this design was necessary mainly due to the geological conditions of the seabed.


    it wasn¡¯t that a straight line was impossible, but that approach would make construction more difficult and introduce hidden dangers.


    ¡°hmm, this path is generally fine, but this part needs to be modified,¡± tang rui said after reviewing the path plan. he drew a circle on it, indicating a submarine ore vein.


    professor zhao and his team had deliberately avoided this ore vein in their planning, so there was a slight difference from the path designed by red lotus. ¡°is this an ore vein? why does the path go through here?¡± professor zhao was a bit puzzled by tang rui¡¯s idea.


    was he deliberately seeking difficulty?


    ¡°what for?¡±


    ¡°because i¡¯m placing the drilling platform here.¡±


    ¡°a drilling platform?¡±


    professor zhao didn¡¯t understand. who would place a drilling platform over a submarine ore vein? that was just asking for trouble.


    ¡°right, it¡¯s here. i will explain the specific reasons in detail at the meeting.¡±


    ¡°alright, it¡¯s about time now, let¡¯s head to the venue,¡± professor zhao said, nodding after hearing the explanation.


    and so, they left the room and headed to the meeting venue.


    by the time they arrived, the venue was already full of people, including seven or eight professors, research teams, and heads of various major construction companies.


    groups like china railway, china construction, petrochina, sinopec, cnooc, etc., had all sent at least one person in charge.


    ¡°since everyone is here, let¡¯s start the meeting.¡±


    as tang rui spoke, he connected his laptop to the projector, controlled by red lotus.


    a plan of the submarine tunnel appeared on the big screen.


    it was similar to the path planned by professor zhao, with the only difference being that it went directly through the submarine ore vein.


    ¡°this is the route plan for the bohai bay submarine tunnel. the key issue is this submarine ore vein.


    the reason for choosing this is mainly because the ore vein is very useful. i plan to use this place as the base for the submarine drilling platform.¡±


    as tang rui spoke, red lotus controlled the computer, constantly changing the images on the big screen.


    this included the general architectural design of the submarine drilling platform.


    tang rui was right.


    it wasn¡¯t an offshore drilling platform, but a submarine one.


    red lotus had simulated many times that if the drilling platform was placed on the sea surface, it would be difficult to withstand the impact of tsunamis.


    although there were hardly any typhoons in bohai bay, let alone tsunamis, it was better to be safe than sorry.


    so, he thought about it and moved the entire platform from the sea surface to the seabed, so there would be no need to worry about tsunamis.


    as for the increased difficulty in construction.


    that was a minor issue.


    if he was concerned about construction difficulty, he wouldn¡¯t have specifically chosen a submarine ore vein, which is much harder to deal with than ordinary mud and sand.


    on the contrary, having this ore vein naturally adds a layer of protection and a support pillar for the seabed.


    once completed, the defense of the drilling platform would be strong enough to be considered at the level of nuclear defense works.


    upon explaining his design, tang rui asked if anyone had any questions.


    ¡°president tang, i¡¯m from china construction group. i want to know how our construction is arranged?¡±


    the project leader from china construction group asked.


    he was afraid that tang rui would arrange for them to work on the seabed, which would be extremely difficult for them.


    it¡¯s not that china construction couldn¡¯t handle it.


    it¡¯s just that no one had ever been crazy enough to build a drilling platform inside a submarine ore vein. even if tang rui provided them with technology, the difficulty of the project would be beyond their capabilities.


    after china construction group asked, the other construction companies, like china railway, were also eagerly looking at tang rui.


    everyone had similar thoughts.


    the plan was good.


    everything was very well designed.


    but the difficulty of the construction was off the charts.


    ¡°china construction, china railway, and other construction units, your task is to build the tunnel exits at yantai and dalian, as well as the submarine tunnel pipeline,¡± tang rui said, assigning them the easiest tasks, leaving the rest to others.


    ¡°president tang, what about the construction of the oil pipeline?¡± someone from petrochina asked.


    ¡°the oil pipeline doesn¡¯t concern you. the pipeline is just below the seabed tunnel. you just need to do the onshore construction and leave the interface for docking,¡± tang rui replied.


    the person from petrochina nodded, not asking anything further.


    regarding the submarine drilling platform, he didn¡¯t even dare to bring it up, afraid of what tang rui might say.


    ¡°later, the design drawings, construction plans, and the design drawings and parameters of the supporting equipment will all be sent to you.


    study them after you go back and see how soon you can complete your projects. send the results to me for consolidation in three days.


    if you have any questions, or anything unclear, you can directly email me.


    don¡¯t worry about the time.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, the meeting ended.


    everyone left with their construction plans, engineering drawings, and performance parameters of equipment parts.


    tang rui and a few professors stayed behind to continue the meeting in a smaller conference room, discussing more in-depth topics.


    but he had already thoroughly understood this plan before coming, so even though the professors took turns, they couldn¡¯t find any faults.


    ¡°when will our project start?¡± one of the professors asked.


    ¡°i¡¯ve already started on my end,¡± tang rui replied casually.


    he had already started the construction on the seabed, controlled by red lotus.


    ¡°alright then, we¡¯ll also go back and keep an eye on the other units, make them move faster.¡±


    ¡°okay, that¡¯s settled then. call me if there¡¯s anything.¡±


    after the meeting, tang rui went to the dock and set out to sea on a yacht.


    ¡°red lotus, how¡¯s the construction on the seabed going? any problems?¡± tang rui asked in the luxurious living room of the yacht.


    ¡°master, all equipment is functioning normally. however, these submarines are equipped with old drill bits. if we switch to our newly developed wear-resistant alloy, the construction speed could double,¡± red lotus¡¯s holographic projection appeared, speaking to tang rui.


    ¡°manufacture a few drill bits, and replace them with new ones once these ones are severely worn.¡±


    ¡°alright, master. red lotus understands.¡±


    tang rui nodded and began eating a plate of cherries, which were in season.


    cherries were plentiful in dalian, many varieties and very fresh.


    two hours later, gaoyang steered the yacht above the submarine ore vein.


    ¡°red lotus, release the robots.¡±


    upon arriving, tang rui instructed red lotus to drop the pre-prepared submarine construction robots and underground excavation robots into the sea.


    construction within the submarine ore vein could only be carried out by these robots.


    ¡°master, all robots have been released. shall we start construction?¡± red lotus asked.


    ¡°no rush, send two robots to scout around first,¡± tang rui said, shaking his head.


    there was no hurry for construction.


    even if he worked quickly, the submarine tunnel couldn¡¯t be completed if the other areas were slow.


    so right now, he was in no hurry.


    he would adjust the construction schedule based on the data from those groups after they submitted their plans and proposals.


    for now, it was his vacation time.


    just before construction, he found some fun.


    ¡°alright, master. two construction robots have been dispatched and are expected to arrive in eleven minutes.¡±


    ¡°also, red lotus, reroute the neutrino information capture radar satellite in geostationary orbit above sudan to a synchronous orbit above bohai bay.¡± ¡°alright, master. the rerouting is underway and is expected to be completed in ten minutes.¡±


    without a full view, watching only through the perspective of the seabed robots was frustrating and oppressive.


    that¡¯s why he had the neutrino satellite brought back.


    after all, there was nothing left to do there.


    in ten minutes, the rerouting of the neutrino satellite was completed.


    on the holographic projection screen in front of tang rui, the displayed scene changed to a full view.


    the two seabed robots were rapidly approaching the offshore drilling platform still under construction by the koreans.


    this view¡­ was much more comfortable to watch than the previous perspective.


    and it also allowed a clear view of the construction situation on the koreans¡¯ side..

 Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Weve Dug Up a Spaceship! (Part 1)

    chapter 242: we¡¯ve dug up a spaceship! (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°two robots had arrived near the drilling platform of the korean¡¯s house and had seen the four anchor chains fixing the drilling platform.


    the korean drilling platform was a semi-submersible drilling platform.


    what was a semi-submersible drilling platform?


    it was one that relied on anchor chains for stability, with the platform half-submerged in seawater, autonomously balancing buoyancy and gravity.


    then, using casing drilling technology, seabed drilling was performed.


    it sounded simple.


    but in reality, it was quite troublesome, especially in terms of balancing and vertical positioning, which were the main challenges.


    moreover, casing drilling had a significant downside: as the depth of the drill hole increased, the pipeline became thinner.


    by that time, the koreans had developed a new technology that increased the casing¡¯s diameter while maintaining pressure balance and had invented a multi-aperture drill bit.


    they had tested by lowering a casing and attempting to drill.


    the seabed¡¯s geological conditions were satisfactory.


    drilling was not difficult.


    the pressure sensor data from the casing also presented no issues.


    at that time, the gravity tower of this system was undergoing final adjustments, and it was expected to be ready for drilling in three days.


    tang rui was unaware of these details.


    he had sent robots to assist in checking whether the subsea load-bearing columns of the koreans were safe.


    however, he discovered that their drilling platform did not utilize load-bearing columns.


    this was quite distressing.


    regarding the anchor chains, they lacked technical complexity.


    even if one broke, the koreans could always replace it with ease; it was merely a matter of expense and did not cause significant trouble.


    how could he assist the koreans?


    tang rui, looking at the holographic projection in front of him, suddenly had an idea.


    ¡°red lotus, enlarge the geological structure around the casing drilling hole,¡± he said.


    ¡°okay, master,¡± red lotus replied.


    the image on the holographic projection screen changed, revealing the geological structure data and simulated model around the casing drilling hole.


    tang rui examined it for a while, constantly adjusting the model¡¯s scale, and then drew a crooked line on it.


    this line was not arbitrary.


    it followed the weaker geological layers, the easiest for drilling, namely the muddy layers.


    ¡°red lotus, have the underground drilling robot follow the line i drew, creating a tunnel from the seabed to right below the casing drill hole of the opponent, and place the most durable tungsten alloy plates inside,¡± tang rui instructed.


    ¡°okay, master, red lotus knows what to do,¡± red lotus affirmed and immediately directed the underground drilling robot.


    after delegating the task to red lotus, tang rui turned off the holographic projection.


    by the next morning, the underground drilling robot had already created a tunnel.


    it then placed three layers of 100 mm thick, highly wear-resistant tungsten alloy directly beneath the casing drill hole, securing them in place.


    after completing these tasks, red lotus controlled the robot to return.


    in the blink of an eye, three days had passed.


    tang rui had become busy, as various construction units had sent in their projected results.


    he needed to adjust the project plans and construction timelines based on these projections.


    it wasn¡¯t overly difficult.


    after red lotus had assisted him in organizing the data, he could make minor adjustments based on the overall situation.


    ¡°red lotus, send the organized project schedule to the construction units and have them follow it,¡± tang rui requested.


    ¡°okay, master,¡± red lotus responded.


    ¡°are there any unprocessed emails or documents?¡± tang rui asked.


    ¡°none, but there is a special reminder,¡± red lotus replied.


    ¡°what¡¯s the special reminder?¡±


    ¡°the reminder is about the drilling depth of the koreans; they are nearly at the tungsten steel plate.¡±


    upon hearing this, tang rui immediately perked up.


    ¡°show the holographic projection of the drilling,¡± he ordered.


    ¡°okay, master,¡± red lotus replied.


    on the other side, at the korean drilling platform, the project¡¯s consortium head had come to inspect the progress.


    ¡°director kim, our drilling is proceeding smoothly, and with the group¡¯s strong support, our staff¡¯s performance has been outstanding,¡± said the platform head.


    ¡°the president is highly invested in this project. success will mean significant bonuses and promotions this year,¡± director kim stated.


    ¡°we understand and will exert our maximum effort to ensure smooth project progression,¡± the platform head assured.


    ¡°excellent. to reward everyone, two girl groups will perform on the drilling platform in three days,¡± director kim announced.


    ¡°thank you for arranging this, director kim,¡± the platform head expressed gratitude.


    as director kim and the platform head were conversing, the drilling department¡¯s technical head suddenly noticed an issue with the screen¡¯s parameters.


    the drilling depth of the drill bit wasn¡¯t changing.


    the rotation speed was fine.


    there was no issue with the drill bit itself.


    the pressure sensor detected no problems either.


    what could be the issue?


    logically, if they had hit hard rock or a special geological layer, the drill bit would have shown a reaction, like overheating or slowing down.


    but the rotation speed was normal, suggesting the drill bit wasn¡¯t stuck.


    the temperature of the drill bit hadn¡¯t risen significantly, indicating it wasn¡¯t encountering a special geological layer or suffering severe wear.


    the question then arose: why couldn¡¯t the drill bit drill any further?


    ¡°increase the rotation speed,¡± the head of the department decided.


    the speed of the drill bit was increased.


    yet, the depth remained unchanged.


    frustrated, the head ordered, ¡°retrieve the drill bit.¡±


    ¡°retrieve it? okay, team leader,¡± the staff acknowledged.


    as the drill bit was retracted¡­.

 Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Weve Dug Up a Spaceship! (Part 2)

    chapter 243: we¡¯ve dug up a spaceship! (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°everyone came to the vertical shaft to check the condition of the drill bit.


    there was wear.


    but it wasn¡¯t severe.


    this was really strange; why was this happening?


    the team leader thought about it and decided to report to the higher-ups first. ¡°what? can¡¯t drill any further? don¡¯t know why?¡± director kim, who was just in the head¡¯s office, heard the team leader¡¯s report and almost jumped up.


    ¡°yes, for some reason, the drill bit just won¡¯t go down. the sensors and other data, all normal.¡±


    the team leader nodded, saying that he had drilled many times over the years but had never encountered such a situation.


    ¡°let¡¯s go take a look.¡±


    the three people left the office and went to the vertical shaft. first, they checked the drill bit and indeed found no issues.


    then, they returned to the control room and lowered the drill bit again.


    when it reached 1724 meters, the drill bit stopped.


    no matter what, it just wouldn¡¯t go down.


    ¡°can we determine the geological conditions below?¡±


    ¡°unable.¡±


    ¡°what about the previous drilling data?¡±


    ¡°the geological structure obtained from previous drilling shows this position should be mud and gravel, which shouldn¡¯t stop the drill bit.¡±


    ¡°restart drilling and check the geological data below.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    the head of the drilling platform directly issued the order.


    the drill bit they were currently using was different from the exploration drill bit, with a lower penetration capability.


    in less than half an hour, the drill bit was changed.


    as the drill bit was lowered, everyone gathered in the control room, staring at the data on the screen.


    in less than a minute, the warning light lit up, indicating the drill bit¡¯s temperature was rising.


    however, the head didn¡¯t care; if the drill bit was damaged, so be it, as long as they could obtain the geological samples from below.


    but five minutes passed.


    the wear warning light for the drill bit also lit up.


    but the position of the drill bit hadn¡¯t dropped at all.


    ¡°retrieve the drill bit,¡± the head instructed.


    they couldn¡¯t continue.


    the drill bit was already worn, and drilling further would be meaningless.


    when the drill bit was retrieved, a group of people immediately rushed over.


    when they saw the drill bit, they were stunned.


    this wasn¡¯t a drill bit anymore.


    it had become a drill rod.


    the entire drill bit had been ground flat.


    as for the geological sample, there was none at all.


    the group looked at each other in bewilderment.


    what was going on with this bizarre situation?


    what kind of geological condition could grind a drill bit like this?


    this just didn¡¯t make sense.


    ¡°what do we do now?¡±


    ¡°director kim, we might have to drill somewhere else; the geological conditions here are too bizarre.¡±


    ¡°can we drill through if we change the location?¡± director kim asked with a frown.


    ¡°it shouldn¡¯t be a problem; this kind of special geological environment is unlikely to be widespread; we¡¯re just unlucky.¡±


    ¡°alright then, but this time we must succeed, or i won¡¯t be able to explain to the president when i return.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, director kim. we¡¯ll do a test drill first to make sure there are no problems, and then proceed with the operation.¡±


    ¡°then hurry up, i¡¯ll wait for the results before going back.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    the head of the drilling platform immediately ordered the crew to retrieve the anchor chains, raise the drilling platform, and move forward to a new area of the sea.


    the drilling platform¡¯s movement was slow.


    but they didn¡¯t need to go too far.


    so, in half an hour, they had again fixed their position and began drilling.


    this time they didn¡¯t lay down pipes but conducted a detection first.


    on his yacht, tang rui saw the korean¡¯s drilling platform stop and took a bite of watermelon, instructing red lotus to calculate their drilling position.


    ¡°master, calculation complete. their drilling position is here.¡±


    ¡°hmm, now that we know the position, let¡¯s have the robot go there and place the tungsten steel plate at the same depth,¡± tang rui said while eating some melon.


    ¡°okay, master. red lotus guarantees to place the steel plate at the exact depth, not a centimeter off,¡± red lotus said, then controlled the underground drilling robot to start digging towards that location.


    the robot¡¯s speed was much faster than the korean¡¯s drilling speed.


    the koreans had just started lowering their drill bit.


    and red lotus had already placed the tungsten steel plate underground.


    the location was precise.


    when the koreans drilled down, they would again encounter the tungsten steel plate.


    this wear-resistant metal, specially developed by red lotus using material calculation software, was so tough that even a machine tool¡¯s drill bit couldn¡¯t process it.


    even tang rui had no means to process this metal.


    the only way to shape it was to do so before it completely cooled.


    once it cooled, it was impossible to work with.


    it was a special metal even more difficult to work with than titanium alloy.


    it wasn¡¯t that tang rui looked down on the koreans.


    with the steel plate underground, even if they placed it in front of them, they couldn¡¯t deal with it.


    ¡°have we reached the position?¡±


    director kim, sitting in the office, kept urging and asking.


    ¡°we¡¯ll be there in twenty minutes, max,¡± the head replied immediately.


    to avoid making director kim anxious, they were drilling down frantically, risking damage to the drill bit.


    and so.


    the drilling quickly reached the position of the steel plate.


    ¡°team leader, the drill bit has stopped again.¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s the depth?¡±


    ¡°the same as before, 1724 meters below the seabed.¡±


    ¡°increase the speed to the maximum, drill it hard.¡±


    ¡°understood, team leader.¡±


    as the speed was maximized, in less than two minutes, the wear warning light for the drill bit lit up.


    ¡°retrieve the drill bit,¡± the team leader said and then ran to the office to report to the head and director kim.


    after listening, both their expressions darkened.


    especially director kim, who looked so gloomy he seemed about to drip water.


    the three went to the vertical shaft.


    looking at the drill bit, again ground flat into a drill rod.


    they exchanged glances.


    speechlessness.


    ¡°you said changing the location would allow us to drill down, so how do you explain this?¡±


    director kim was the first to challenge, looking for someone to blame.


    the head didn¡¯t argue or say anything else, just stared intently at the ground-flat drill bit.


    ¡°what are you looking at?¡± director kim asked, puzzled.


    ¡°we¡¯ve hit the jackpot.¡±


    at that moment, the head¡¯s eyes shone brightly.


    ¡°hit what jackpot?¡±


    ¡°look at this drill bit.¡±


    ¡°what about the drill bit, isn¡¯t it ground flat?¡±


    ¡°yes, exactly, it¡¯s ground flat.¡±


    the head clapped his hands, eyes gleaming: ¡°tell me, what kind of material could grind a drill bit flat?¡±


    ¡°under natural conditions, there¡¯s no metal material that could grind a drill bit flat, not even diamond.¡±


    ¡°so the metal below isn¡¯t naturally occurring?¡± the team leader was the first to think of this and spoke up.


    ¡°exactly, not only is it not a naturally formed metal, it¡¯s not even a metal manufactured on earth. what does it mean when there are no scratches on this drill bit, and the surface is very smooth?¡± the head said, trembling.


    ¡°it means that below there is a very smooth and wear-resistant metal that ground the drill bit flat, and it itself is undamaged,¡± the team leader¡¯s eyes also lit up.


    ¡°what do you mean?¡±


    director kim was baffled by these two ¡®crazy¡¯ people.


    the project was in trouble.


    instead of being nervous, they were excited.


    like they were about to climax.


    what did it mean?


    ¡°eliminate all impossibilities, and even if the final answer is unbelievable, that is the truth.


    ¡°we¡¯ve drilled into an extraterrestrial object, likely a spaceship buried underground,¡± the head of the drilling platform gushed excitedly.


    a spaceship?


    ¡°why do you say it¡¯s a spaceship and not a vein or something?¡± director kim asked,confused.


    ¡°chief park, explain to director kim.¡±


    ¡°director kim, it¡¯s like this, our drill bit is made of a special alloy, and there¡¯s no kind of vein or metal in nature that could in such a short time¡­¡±


    as the team leader explained, director kim also understood.


    there was a spaceship below.


    ¡°heaven bless the koreans!¡±


    the three excited people hugged each other, crying and laughing.


    all were too excited.


    they had actually dug up a spaceship.


    the rise of korea was unstoppable.


    not even the americans could stop it, according to director kim..

 Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: This is What a Spaceship Looks Like, Its So Beautiful!

    chapter 244: this is what a spaceship looks like, it¡¯s so beautiful!


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°what are those guys so happy about?¡±


    tang rui looked at the holographic projection screen and saw several people jumping around on the drilling platform, completely confused.


    ¡°your drill bit is worn out again.¡±


    ¡°and you¡¯re dancing on top of it.¡±


    ¡°unbelievable.¡±


    ¡°what are you so happy about?¡±


    ¡°red lotus, what are they saying now?¡± tang rui was as anxious as a cat scratching, very agitated.


    he originally wanted to cause trouble for those guys.


    but then he realized¡­ they were not only not upset, but they seemed very happy and excited.


    this made him very uncomfortable.


    ¡°master, red lotus needs to hack into their network to eavesdrop on their phone conversations and understand what they are talking about.¡±


    after hearing this, tang rui immediately asked red lotus to carry out the hacking.


    ¡°master, the other party is making a phone call. do you want me to play the content of the call?¡±


    ¡°play it.¡±


    tang rui nodded immediately, truly curious now.


    ¡°president, this is kim jae-hyun. are there other people around you?¡± director kim was calling the president on a satellite phone.


    ¡°no one¡¯s here. is there something special?¡±


    ¡°president, while drilling, we discovered something like a spaceship, an alien artifact.¡±


    ¡°are you drunk?¡± the president asked skeptically after pondering for a while.


    ¡°president, i didn¡¯t believe it at first either, but please listen to me, this is how it happened¡­¡±


    director kim, with his good memory, repeated everything the team leader had told him to the president.


    ¡°are you sure you¡¯re not joking?¡± the president still sounded unsure after a long pause.


    ¡°president, you can send another drilling team over without telling them the truth. let them drill, and when the results come in, we¡¯ll know for sure.¡±


    ¡°okay, i¡¯ll send people over. you take charge there and remember to cut off other signals, only keeping this satellite phone operational.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, president, i¡¯ve already made arrangements. if anyone dares to leak information, it¡¯s normal to lose a few people in the rough seas these days.¡±


    ¡°good. if it¡¯s really as you said, you¡¯ll head a subsidiary company after this.¡±


    ¡°thank you, president.¡±


    the two ended their call and then went on to make various arrangements.


    tang rui also heard the entire conversation, his facial expression very strange.


    how to put it.


    he had considered many possibilities, but he never expected that their imagination would go so far.


    they found a spaceship?


    they must be dreaming.


    dreaming of spaceships in broad daylight, truly worthy of being from a country with a talent for this.


    but now that he knew about this.


    he could study it thoroughly.


    want a spaceship?


    he¡¯d make one for you.


    an hour later.


    another drilling team arrived at the drilling platform.


    in that country, conglomerates are quite powerful; ask for a drilling team, and you¡¯ll get one immediately.


    this team, under director kim¡¯s arrangements, began drilling.


    it was the same hole as before.


    the drill bit was worn flat again.


    director kim, upon seeing this result, was not angry but excited.


    he reported the outcome to the president.


    ¡°i have a task for you, keep drilling around the area and compile the data,¡± the president gave director kim a new order.


    ¡°understood, president, don¡¯t worry, i know what to do.¡±


    after hanging up the phone, director kim asked the drilling platform to move to the forward sea area for drilling.


    ¡°director kim, why are we drilling ahead?¡±


    ¡°what do you think?¡±


    ¡°is it to determine the size of that object?¡±


    ¡°exactly, so let¡¯s get moving.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    the drilling platform surfaced again and began moving on the sea surface.


    moving straight ahead.


    after moving two nautical miles, they stopped again to drill.


    this time, they successfully broke through the 1724-meter barrier, drilling down to 1786 meters before stopping.


    ¡°there¡¯s hope, there¡¯s hope.¡±


    ¡°this must be the height difference on the surface of the spaceship.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right, record the data well and keep moving.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    in the following period, the drilling platform kept moving around this sea area, initially drilling every one or two nautical miles.


    then it became six to seven hundred meters per drill.


    finally.


    drilling every hundred meters, they had turned the entire seabed into a honeycomb of drill holes.


    but they were excited.


    through continuous drilling, they simulated the general shape and volume of the spaceship on the seabed.


    similar to the starship enterprise in the movies, the ship was composed of two discs, one large and one small, and a central strut.


    the front large disc had a radius of 172 meters and a height difference of 25 meters.


    the smaller disc at the back had a radius of 52 meters and a height difference of 12 meters.


    the central strut was a cylinder.


    it was drilled at a depth of 135 meters below the two discs, and through continuous drilling, they confirmed it was a cylindrical structure.


    due to the different wear and tear from the drilling, this discovery excited them even more.


    ¡°this is what a spaceship looks like, so beautiful, ssimida.¡±


    ¡°yes, it¡¯s like a masterpiece bestowed upon us by heaven, ssimida.¡±


    natural creations.


    couldn¡¯t possibly be this standardized, forming two circles and a cylinder, so there must be a spaceship at the bottom of the sea.


    but there was a problem: the spaceship was buried too deep.


    even the shallowest part was at a depth of 1724 meters on the seabed, making it impossible to excavate.


    this was not taking into account the colossal size of the spaceship.


    how were they going to excavate it?


    a group of experts suddenly came up with an idea.


    since it couldn¡¯t be excavated, could a hole be drilled, and some metal debris or equipment components be removed for reverse engineering?


    this idea was quickly supported by most of them.


    then a group of experts started studying where the engine might be located based on the model of the spaceship.


    eventually, they estimated a location and began to drill.


    just as the drilling started on this side, tang rui asked red lotus to block the hole according to the spaceship model he designed.


    ¡°red lotus, based on their current progress, how long would it take for them to drill through the entire spaceship¡¯s body?¡±


    tang rui glanced at the holographic projection screen showing a spaceship model with red dots and asked red lotus.


    ¡°master, based on their current progress, it¡¯s practically impossible to detect the entire model of the spaceship.


    even just drilling the surface of the spaceship, considering the strength of the geological structure and their current drilling technology.


    before reaching the limit of the number of drill holes the geological structure can withstand, at most only sixty-seven percent of the spaceship model can be detected.


    and as they progress, it will take more and more time, so it¡¯s impossible to estimate the specific duration.¡±


    after simulating, red lotus reported to tang rui.


    ¡°i see¡­ then let them play slowly, make sure the model looks very realistic.¡±


    tang rui casually commented after hearing the report.


    he couldn¡¯t monitor them every day, so he left this matter to red lotus.


    as long as the power didn¡¯t go out, red lotus could play with them for a thousand or even ten thousand years.


    ¡°understood, master, red lotus guarantees they won¡¯t discover anything unusual.¡±


    in this regard, red lotus was professional.


    it even adjusted the angle while placing the steel plates underground according to the spaceship model designed by tang rui.


    the cylindrical strut they concluded was just a result of the different angles of the steel plates placed by red lotus..

 Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Tunnel Splicing, the Koreans Begin to Drill

    chapter 245: tunnel splicing, the koreans begin to drill


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°red lotus, catch that fish and hang it on my hook.¡±


    tang rui, looking at the holographic projection screen, said to red lotus in frustration as he watched the big fish that ate his bait and then ran away without biting the hook.


    ¡°okay, master.¡±


    after receiving the order, red lotus quickly controlled the underwater robot to come over, then shot out a capture net and caught the fish.


    then, using a mechanical arm, red lotus opened the fish¡¯s mouth and hung it on tang rui¡¯s hook. after finishing, red lotus immediately left and continued to work underwater.


    it was apparent that this routine was very well-practiced.


    meanwhile, tang rui, holding his fishing rod, began to walk the fish on the deck.


    wasn¡¯t it boring?


    there wasn¡¯t any choice.


    tang rui had a lot to deal with. the project was just starting, and he couldn¡¯t leave yet.


    so, day and night, he was either fishing in the bohai bay or returning to dalian, wearing smart glasses to play games in the square.


    however, compared to his gaming skills, his fishing was not as good. often, he caught fish using this method.


    fishing, well¡­


    it wasn¡¯t embarrassing to buy a fish at the market, not to mention having a robot catch one.


    ¡°red lotus, stew this fish for tonight¡¯s fish soup,¡± tang rui said to red lotus after pulling up the fish, handing it over to a domestic robot beside him.


    ¡°master, do you need tofu?¡±


    ¡°use firm tofu. i don¡¯t eat the fish meat, just drink the soup.¡±


    ¡°okay, red lotus understands.¡±


    catching a fish meant today¡¯s task was completed.


    tang rui leisurely returned to the hall, opened a bottle of soda, and began to process documents.


    actually, red lotus had already dealt with most of the documents.


    tang rui only dealt with those that red lotus couldn¡¯t, like various inquiry emails.


    like the one from three hours ago.


    the modular pipeline for the undersea tunnel was ready, and all tests were up to standards. the construction company asked him when to start underwater construction.


    such documents could only be replied to by tang rui himself.


    ¡°start construction tomorrow morning, beginning from the seabed ore vein,¡± tang rui replied.


    he chose not to start from the shore because both entrances were not yet completed and couldn¡¯t be connected directly.


    therefore, it was better to start from the seabed ore vein location.


    by the time it reached the shore, the entrances would have been completed, ready for direct connection.


    connecting the undersea tunnel was actually simple.


    when the two tunnel sections were joined, the water pressure would tightly seal the middle, ensuring no water leaked through the connection.


    not to mention, tang rui had added an extra layer of waterproof and corrosion-resistant material to the outer layer of the tunnel.


    as long as the tunnel didn¡¯t suffer massive fractures, even with a crack of several centimeters, tang rui could guarantee no water would enter.


    he aimed for this tunnel to be a century-long project.


    at least for the next hundred years, there shouldn¡¯t be any issues with this undersea tunnel.


    the next day, two ships, carrying a section of the undersea tunnel, arrived for construction.


    ¡°president tang, the underwater tunnels we built before were not this deep. is it okay to just drop it down?¡±


    the construction company was a bit worried.


    after all, tang rui¡¯s method seemed a bit rough to them; just dropping the tunnel down.


    this was not simply underwater; it was the seabed.


    with ocean currents, if it didn¡¯t land in the right place, it would be a disaster.


    ¡°no problem, i have arranged underwater construction robots below. you just need to focus on manufacturing the tunnel,¡± tang rui said nonchalantly.


    with red lotus controlling the underwater construction robots, as long as the tunnel quality was fine, other issues were not a problem.


    hearing tang rui¡¯s words, the construction company had no choice but to cooperate.


    as the two ships simultaneously retracted the interlocking pins, the sealed tunnel sections directly fell into the sea.


    tang rui didn¡¯t concern himself with them.


    through his smart glasses, he monitored the underwater situation.


    after the tunnel sections entered the water, the construction robots immediately moved to the side, using mechanical arms to secure the tunnel.


    then, under red lotus¡¯s coordination, all robots simultaneously activated their propellers, adjusting the tunnel¡¯s descent angle and direction.


    since the tunnel was sealed and filled with air, it didn¡¯t sink quickly.


    it took over five minutes.


    finally, under the robots¡¯ control, the tunnel slowly settled into the seabed groove, fitting perfectly.


    this was only the first step.


    after positioning the tunnel, a robot with a long hose came to the sides of the tunnel, beginning to spray special cement.


    with the cement filling any gaps and bubbles, leaving no potential issues.


    during the cement filling, several robots inserted long steel columns through pre-drilled holes in the tunnel into the surrounding seabed rock walls.


    lastly, the corrosion-resistant and tensile alloy specially made by tang rui for the oil pipeline was inserted by the robots into the reserved channels at the bottom of the tunnel.


    in tang rui¡¯s design, the undersea tunnel needed a ¡°backbone¡± to prevent segment misalignment and tunnel breakage during earthquakes.


    this oil pipeline was the tunnel¡¯s ¡°backbone.¡±


    after the first tunnel section was placed, the construction company quickly brought the second section.


    the process was the same as before.


    only this time, the undersea tunnel had an additional connecting step, but this connection was straightforward.


    the construction robots perfectly coordinated, completing the tunnel connection in one go, then began securing it.


    ¡°there are no problems with the undersea tunnel. while ensuring performance, accelerate the manufacturing pace,¡± tang rui instructed after a neutrino scan.


    seeing no issues in the holographic projection, he told the construction company to speed up the tunnel manufacturing.


    ¡°okay, tang, we¡¯ll increase the drying field and speed up construction after we return,¡± the construction company¡¯s representative immediately responded.


    over the next month, tang rui stayed in bohai bay and dalian, not doing much else or causing trouble.


    every day, he either dealt with engineering matters or watched events unfold.


    the koreans, fully believing in the existence of an underwater spaceship, abandoned their plans to exploit the oil field.


    they announced they would start undersea mining.


    bringing in many personnel and equipment, they intended to mine underwater.


    their goal was simple: they wanted to drill a one-meter diameter hole directly to the spaceship¡¯s bridge, then use cutting equipment to open a hole in the spaceship¡¯s deck.


    then they could send people into the spaceship to collect data and study alien technology.


    tang rui watched their live broadcast every day.


    it was really interesting.


    to let them drill in peace, he specially had red lotus prepare a 1.3-meter diameter tungsten alloy steel plate and place it below.


    when they found the bridge deck and drilled a hole, only to discover rock beneath, he hoped they wouldn¡¯t be too disappointed..

 Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Space Race, Moon Farming (Part 1)

    chapter 246: space race, moon farming (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation | editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°master, the underwater drilling platform in the ore vein has been completed, and the special materials collection center has been activated.¡±


    that day, tang rui was fishing.


    red lotus suddenly appeared and reported the situation to him.


    ¡°i know.¡±


    after hearing this news, tang rui immediately handed his fishing rod to a nearby robot and went back to his room to change clothes.


    ten minutes later.


    tang rui, dressed in a diving suit, came up to the deck, gave a quick instruction to gao yang, and then jumped into the water.


    as tang rui dove down to the seabed, the holographic scan of the neutrino radar clearly showed the long tunnels at both ends of the seabed ore vein.


    however, the undersea tunnel was not the main concern.


    tang rui was really interested in the inside of the seabed ore vein.


    currently, there were sixteen small pipelines outside the ore vein, each constantly drawing in seawater.


    thanks to special treatment, these pipelines did not create vortices while absorbing seawater and did not affect the surrounding marine environment.


    when tang rui arrived at the seabed ore vein, a hole disguised as a rock opened.


    he swam through the entrance.


    when the entrance closed, the water inside started to drain, and both oxygen


    and pressure returned to normal levels.


    buzz¡­


    then, the walls inside the entrance opened, revealing a passage.


    tang rui walked through the passage.


    ¡°master, this passage is a secret passage and can also be used as an emergency escape route. red lotus has placed eighty life pods in the rock around the entrance.¡±


    red lotus appeared and began to explain the interior to tang rui.


    ¡°master, from here, take the elevator; on the left is the normal underwater drilling platform control center, and on the right is the hidden special materials extraction center.


    besides you, master, no one can enter the special materials extraction center. even if someone forcibly breaks through the passage, they will be killed by the laser weapons on both sides.¡±


    after listening, tang rui rolled his eyes in resignation.


    it was red lotus again, setting up another laser corridor.


    this laser corridor¡¯s power was certainly stronger than the laser weapons in the company¡¯s mountain, as it had been upgraded and strengthened, so safety was not an issue.


    soon, tang rui took the elevator to the right side¡¯s special materials extraction center and, after passing through a 44-meter-long laser corridor, saw a control center of only 300 square meters.


    the hall had only one circular holographic projection screen.


    the screen displayed data on three types of extracted materials: deuterium, tritium, and uranium.


    currently, the reserves of these three special materials were all zero, as the equipment had just been activated.


    ¡°red lotus, how¡¯s the extraction speed?¡±


    tang rui didn¡¯t visit the heavy water centrifuge or the seawater purification and separation center below; there was nothing of interest to see.


    he just wanted to know the extraction speed of these materials.


    ¡°master, due to the efficiency of geothermal power generation, the extraction speed is not very fast. but once the first batch of materials is extracted, we can build our own reactor, and then electricity supply will no longer be an issue, and extraction efficiency will increase rapidly.


    based on the current speed, the first batch of materials will be extracted in three months, to be used for reactor construction.


    once the reactor is operational, we can extract nine units of special substances every month.¡±


    red lotus briefly explained the specific data.


    ¡°hmm, how much space is reserved below?¡±


    ¡°a total of thirty floors, 200,000 square meters of underground space is reserved below. if necessary, we can expand in four directions, adding up to 800,000 square meters of underground space.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s enough, let it be for now.¡±


    after listening, tang rui nodded and, after a final glance at the data on the holographic projection, turned and left.


    in fact, he was collecting these materials not for any other purpose.


    mainly to make some small toys and conduct some experiments, as these materials were too special.


    applying for them was troublesome.


    so, it was better to just collect them himself, as the technology was simple, it just couldn¡¯t be publicized.


    now was a good opportunity.


    taking advantage of building the underwater drilling platform, collecting the materials was killing two birds with one stone.


    arriving at the left side¡¯s underground drilling platform.


    this place was much more normal.


    after all, people would be stationed here in the future, so the facilities here were very complete, and the defense standards were even built according to nuclear defense construction levels.


    apart from the control center work area and the equipment pipeline maintenance area, there was also a vast underground living area, entertainment area, materials storage warehouse, and combat readiness area.


    normally, the combat readiness area was not open.


    because there, tang rui had arranged submarine-launched surprise attacks, which, although not loaded with nuclear bombs, were indeed capable of launching.


    from here, one could directly go to the undersea tunnel.


    the undersea tunnel¡¯s entrance and exit could be said to be the normal access for the underwater drilling platform.


    the place he had entered earlier was the emergency escape route.


    tang rui took a tour inside.


    he felt very positive about it.


    after all, it was built by red lotus, and all the facilities and equipment used were the best.


    even underground, there was no feeling of stuffiness.


    constant temperature, constant humidity, and there was even a seabed viewing platform in the entertainment area. just by opening the external armor, one could see the seabed.


    but in bohai bay, there wasn¡¯t much to see on the seabed.


    however, in a few days, he could ask red lotus to plant some corals outside the viewing platform.


    of course, whether they could survive was another matter..

 Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: Space Race, Lunar Farming (Part 2)

    chapter 247: space race, lunar farming (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    returning to the yacht, tang rui began to arrange some matters, as he did not plan to continue staying there.


    it was now late july, almost august.


    he had spent over two months in bohai bay.


    the project had progressed to this point, with the most crucial parts already completed, and his private cargo had been added.


    the remaining tasks, such as laying the undersea tunnel and connecting the oil pipeline, were minor.


    with red lotus overseeing, there would be no issues.


    as for the construction onshore, he had never been involved in it, as it was always managed by the construction unit.


    therefore, staying there had no more significance.


    although watching the koreans dig holes every day was amusing, it had become boring over time.


    once tang rui had delegated all his tasks, he asked gaoyang to sail the yacht back to dalian.


    that evening, tang rui took a private plane and returned to his long-missed home.


    ¡°i¡¯m back,¡± he exclaimed upon arriving home.


    ¡°is the bohai bay project finished?¡±


    li shuyao was surprised to see tang rui return.


    for these two months, it had always been her visiting tang rui at bohai bay, thanks to the white emperor spacefighter that could hover next to the yacht, making it convenient to return the next day.


    so, besides visiting bohai bay on weekends, she would also spend a few nights there during the week.


    it was only a ten-minute journey, quicker than her daily commute.


    ¡°it¡¯s not finished, but there¡¯s not much left to do. i don¡¯t need to be there to oversee it; i can handle things from home.¡±


    life on the yacht was comfortable, but it had become tedious.


    had it not been for waiting for the construction of the platform inside the undersea ore vein, he would have returned much earlier.


    ¡°have you eaten dinner? i¡¯ll cook something for you.¡±


    ¡°anything simple will do.¡±


    ¡°alright, then rest first.¡±


    li shuyao said and went to the kitchen to prepare a meal.


    they were all simple home-cooked dishes.


    no fish.


    the couple had almost become sick of seafood after eating it so much recently.


    tang rui lay on the sofa, took out his phone, and began browsing the news.


    ha!


    america was serious this time.


    half a month ago, the americans had announced their intention to return to the moon, and this time they planned to establish a base there.


    for this lunar mission, they had prepared two spacecraft and additional supply depots.


    thus, these spacecraft needed to be assembled in outer space, then slingshot around earth¡¯s gravity to travel to the moon.


    tang rui had previously read this news and thought america was just bluffing again.


    after all, they had made such declarations more than once, but it turned out they were serious this time.


    tonight, after nine, they were going to launch a component of the spacecraft into earth¡¯s orbit.


    they were using the falcon heavy rocket, which was a fully reusable launch vehicle.


    it seemed the americans were truly committed this time.


    after reading the news, tang rui visited nasa¡¯s official website to check the timeline of their moon return plan.


    the entire spacecraft required eight launches, plus four more for supplies and fuel.


    in total, twelve launches were needed to fully assemble the spacecraft.


    then, it would undergo two months of testing in outer space.


    going through this entire process, the americans planned to land on the moon by the end of the year, around christmas, as a part of their new year¡¯s celebration.


    a great idea, it would sound like.


    should he get involved?


    tang rui squinted, thinking there might not be an opportunity unless he went to outer space to check their spacecraft.


    but such an action might impact the current international situation.


    previously, the tensions were high, with weapons used for intimidation.


    there was even a proxy war in africa.


    so, his dismantling of the opponent¡¯s satellite was quite normal at the time.


    but now, everyone had agreed to avoid armed conflicts and arms races.


    so, direct action was not advisable.


    wrong.


    america was initiating a space race with them.


    this wasn¡¯t an arms race, but its impact was significant, as the competition was for space supremacy and the future.


    so, they couldn¡¯t just stand by.


    ¡°eaten.¡±


    ¡°coming.¡±


    tang rui put down his phone and stopped thinking about this issue.


    after all, it wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    he was a player with cheats; why fear an opponent who only spent money?


    the night passed without further discussion.


    the next day, tang rui went to the company, toured around, checked on various departments, and chatted with a few project leaders.


    though there wasn¡¯t much happening at the company, he still needed to make a round and deal with accumulated matters now that he was back.


    after finishing these tasks, he went to see lin chao.


    ¡°brother lin, the americans are starting a space race with us. is there any word from above?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not sure about the specifics, but i can get the information for you,¡± lin chao replied, shaking his head.


    tang rui had been relaxed while away.


    but such news didn¡¯t reach him here.


    once tang rui returned, he could easily get any information through a secure channel.


    ¡°then i¡¯ll trouble you, brother lin.¡±


    ¡°have some tea; i¡¯ll be right back.¡±


    half an hour later, lin chao emerged from the secure room with two file bags containing freshly printed documents.


    the ink on the a4 papers was still warm.


    tang rui picked up the documents and began to read.


    in the face of space competition, they couldn¡¯t back down.


    they could have retreated or played it safe before, when they hadn¡¯t fully emerged or faced direct competition.


    but not anymore.


    they had already made a firm stand before, and retreating was no longer an option.


    everyone was watching.


    as someone who had been top of his class, saying he didn¡¯t want to compete in a subject anymore just didn¡¯t feel right.


    thus, they had to go ahead with the plan, ready or not.


    in fact, the domestic aerospace field had accumulated a lot of foundations over the years, with some areas even developing their own systems.


    but compared to economic development, the investment in space was not substantial, as it didn¡¯t bring immediate economic benefits.


    even though some space technologies had high technical value and could be applied in various industries, the feedback time was too long.


    now, with the new economic pillar industry found and the rapid development of carbon-based semiconductors over the past six months, traditional silicon-based semiconductors had been almost completely replaced.


    with the new industry pillar established and the bohai bay project under construction, expected to be completed early next year,


    oil would no longer be a major expense, allowing them to fully invest in aerospace.


    thus, the domestic government directly allocated 200 billion for technological integration and optimization, with carbon-based semiconductors replacing microelectronics, and the original moon landing and lunar base plans were brought forward.


    the two space plans tang rui held were for the reusable space shuttle and the lunar base.


    the space shuttle plan was straightforward.


    tang rui could start it anytime he wanted.


    what interested him was the lunar base plan, which included building a standard base for 30 people and a biosphere for growing vegetables.


    farming on the moon; it was a natural skill.


    wherever people went, they would grow crops, even on the moon.


    after reviewing both plans, tang rui asked, ¡°did they say when we¡¯re going to the moon?¡±


    ¡°the idea from above is to develop our own strengths first and make full use of the advantages of carbon-based semiconductors.


    as for the moon landing, we¡¯ll get there sooner or later; we¡¯re not rushing. but when we do go, it will be to start building the guanghan palace,¡± lin chao answered without hesitation.


    clearly, these were directives from higher up.


    ¡°do i not have any tasks?¡± tang rui asked again after hearing this.


    ¡°the bohai bay project is also very important. we have talents in the aerospace field, and now with increased investment, results are certain, it¡¯s just a matter of time. we¡¯re not in a hurry in this area.¡±


    tang rui understood what they meant.


    they saw he was too busy, so they didn¡¯t assign him any tasks.


    besides, the space race was not a matter to be rushed in half a year.


    if he completed the bohai bay project, he would certainly have tasks to do.


    ¡°okay, i understand. if there¡¯s nothing else, i¡¯ll go back,¡± tang rui said, preparing to leave.


    ¡°there is something. i didn¡¯t rush to inform you since you weren¡¯t here. the nuclear industry has already created the core you needed.¡±


    the core was ready!


    tang rui¡¯s eyes lit up at this news..

 Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: Intergrated Energy and Power Nuclear Reactor

    chapter 248: intergrated energy and power nuclear reactor


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    in the afternoon, a transport plane landed on the company¡¯s airport runway and unloaded a specially-made canister.


    it was made of an outer layer of metal and an inner layer of lead.


    ¡°president tang, please sign for this,¡± said the person responsible for transporting the nuclear rocket core, asking tang rui to sign.


    ¡°okay, thank you for your efforts,¡± tang rui said after signing.


    after collecting tang rui¡¯s signature on the receipt, the transporter returned to the plane and departed.


    tang rui instructed red lotus to transport the item back to the assembly workshop.


    in the assembly workshop, a 300i model spacecraft was already built, only lacking a power and energy core. once installed, it could take off immediately. however, tang rui did not plan to equip this device on the spacecraft. the original design was simple, intended primarily for the fuel rods.


    ¡°red lotus, remove the fuel rods from the device, and be mindful of radiation,¡± tang rui instructed.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, master, red lotus will handle it carefully.¡±


    red lotus, controlling a robot, opened the canister and removed the pencil-thick fuel rods, totaling 36 in number.


    these fuel rods had not yet been inserted into the reactor core.


    the fission reaction had not started.


    after removing the rods, the robot resealed the canister and sprayed a radiation-neutralizing solution.


    though the radiation leak was minimal, it still needed to be decontaminated.


    in the laboratory, seeing red lotus had properly placed the fuel rods, tang rui stopped worrying about that matter.


    ¡°red lotus, project the model of the nuclear-powered rocket core¡¯s reactor, and remove the external heating pipes,¡± tang rui commanded.


    ¡°yes, master.¡±


    tang rui began modifying the core reactor of the nuclear-powered rocket.


    the current nuclear-powered rockets relied on heat to ignite the propellant. this structure and ignition method couldn¡¯t fully utilize the reactor¡¯s true potential.


    only by allowing liquid hydrogen to directly enter the reactor core and participate in the reaction chain could the full power of the particle stream be unleashed.


    although not as efficient as nuclear fusion, it was sufficient for current use.


    with a specific impulse of 7500 seconds, it completely outperformed all existing chemical fuel rockets, which were not even in the same league. the highest specific impulse of chemical fuel rockets was about 300 seconds.


    the difference was 25-fold.


    of course, there were many technical issues to resolve, with the main one being nuclear radiation.


    without solving this, the project would be no more than an enhanced version of the pluto nuclear-powered missile.


    how could this problem be solved?


    with magnets.


    the rocket nozzle needed magnetic adjustment since no material could withstand the particle stream transformed from liquid hydrogen after a chain reaction.


    the temperature was too high.


    it could only be contained by magnetic fields.


    effectively controlling this intensely hot plasma stream required multiple magnetic fields and magnetic channels.


    scientists had conceived this design decades ago but could not realize it due to limitations in engineering technology and material capabilities.


    if tang rui had not solved the material issue, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to build it either, relying only on system enhancements.


    now, he could not only build it but also optimize it.


    for example, the cooling system.


    under the restraint of the magnetic field and the isolation of neutron shielding materials, the reactor didn¡¯t need a large cooling system. even the power generation unit didn¡¯t need to boil water traditionally but could directly generate electricity through a magnetohydrodynamic generator, which didn¡¯t affect propulsion.


    with tang rui¡¯s modifications and red lotus¡¯s simulation calculations,


    it didn¡¯t take long for the new integrated power and energy core nuclear reactor device to be designed.


    ¡°red lotus, start manufacturing the reactor.¡±


    after confirming there were no issues through red lotus¡¯s simulation, tang


    rui ordered the production.


    ¡°yes, master, it should be completed in three and a half hours.¡±


    tang rui checked the time.


    it was just past three o¡¯clock.


    by dinner, the manufacturing would be complete.


    the speed was primarily due to simplifying the internal design. many complex engineering designs had been replaced by strong material capabilities.


    even the thick lead plates required for radiation shielding were replaced by electromagnetic coils.


    this was the benefit of breakthroughs in materials.


    ¡°after manufacturing is complete, insert the fuel rods and test it,¡± tang rui instructed red lotus before leaving the laboratory.


    the rest was not his concern.


    wearing smart glasses, tang rui went to the company¡¯s plaza to level up by fighting monsters.


    it was work hours.


    the employees were busy, so nobody competed with him for monsters and treasure chests. all the monsters in the company were his to fight.


    he messed around until the end of the workday.


    he had to leave then.


    after the employees clocked out, they rushed into the plaza, summoned their beasts, and started hunting monsters.


    tang rui was somewhat helpless about this.


    after dinner, tang rui returned to the laboratory.


    red lotus was testing the newly manufactured reactor, and all data were normal.


    the power generation alone reached 280 megawatts.


    the specific impulse only increased slightly to 7800 seconds.


    the data was normal.


    the operation was stable.


    most importantly, the reactor was safe and would not have any nuclear leakage issues.


    the electromagnetic coils enveloping the core generated a magnetic field that firmly contained the energy released after the chain reaction.


    it might sound like nuclear fusion.


    but it wasn¡¯t.


    this reactor was still fission-based.


    the real danger of the core was just nuclear radiation and extreme heat, which didn¡¯t significantly affect the magnetic field.


    if this magnetic coil system was applied to a nuclear fusion reactor, it would light up the sky in a second.


    they were not on the same level.


    the required magnetic field strength was also different.


    a real nuclear fusion reactor required a minimum of 60t super-strong magnetic fields. america had only managed to produce 34t in a laboratory setting.


    the actual test ignition nuclear fusion reactor, even using superconducting coils in liquid helium, only reached a magnetic field strength of 13.4t.


    his reactor only needed a 1t magnetic field to firmly contain the core¡¯s energy.


    even this was an overkill, as 6000 gauss would have sufficed.


    but the extra capacity didn¡¯t matter.


    the power generation was ample.


    whatever the design, it was sufficient.


    tang rui glanced at the reactor¡¯s test data, found no issues, and confirmed it was all within the expected range.


    ¡°after all tests are complete, install it in the spacecraft, and finish by tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. at the latest.¡±


    ¡°understood, master..¡±

 Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: Flying to the Moon

    chapter 249: flying to the moon


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the next morning, tang rui was in the laboratory, modifying a mechanical dog with red lotus.


    he had forgotten something yesterday.


    that was to design a robot specifically for the lunar environment.


    no sooner had he thought of this in the morning than he hurried to the lab to get busy.


    now, it was definitely too late to make a specialized moon robot.


    the space shuttle was in the final stages of assembly, and even with testing, it would be finished in at most an hour and a half.


    producing robots now would yield at most three to five units, which was far from enough.


    therefore, tang rui chose to modify the mechanical dog.


    after all, he wasn¡¯t planning to build a lunar base this time; the main purpose was to conduct a survey.


    the most important thing was to check the geological data of the moon.


    to find out where the richest mineral resources were.


    to determine where the geological structure was most suitable for building a base.


    he also wanted to understand what the interior of the moon was like and whether it was possible that it was hollow.


    after all, back in the day, the americans would throw things at the moon.


    echoes were detected on the lunar surface.


    that was quite frightening.


    and then there was the far side of the moon ¨C what was it like? were there any remnants of alien spacecraft?


    although it was highly unlikely, without seeing it with his own eyes, who could say for sure?


    this time, he was going to the moon, and it was the perfect opportunity to deploy the mechanical dogs there to gather geological data.


    it was also a way of fulfilling a dream.


    after more than an hour of modifications, red lotus had modified 21 mechanical dogs that could adapt to the lunar surface environment, equipped with some exploration devices and internal geological data detectors.


    without the enhanced communication satellites, even if the mechanical dogs were deployed to the moon, they would be hard to control.


    after all, the bandwidth for data transmission between the earth and the moon was limited.


    the space agency couldn¡¯t even handle it on their own.


    and it certainly wasn¡¯t something tang rui could play with.


    but now, with the system-enhanced communication satellites, information could be transmitted without delay within too astronomical units.


    red lotus could directly control the mechanical dogs on the moon.


    that made things much easier.


    tang rui just had to deploy the mechanical dogs upon reaching the moon.


    at ten o¡¯clock, tang rui changed into his anti-load suit and armor, took the mechanical dogs to the assembly workshop, and boarded the space shuttle directly in the workshop.


    he entered the interior of the 300l


    and went to the cockpit.


    tang rui sat in the chair and fastened his seatbelt.


    buzz¡­


    the chair moved automatically forward and upward, bringing him in front of the main control screen.


    swipe!


    the main control screen, the windshield, and the windows on both sides lit up with data displays at the same time.


    the main control screen showed various data about the space shuttle, including the parameters of the equipment inside.


    the windshield displayed various flight data.


    the window on the left showed communication data and system logs.


    the window on the right displayed spatial positioning data and planetary orbital data.


    tang rui didn¡¯t need to wear a helmet inside.


    so, this data was displayed right before his eyes, but it didn¡¯t interfere with his operation, nor did it hinder his view of the scenery.


    ¡°master, the space shuttle¡¯s self-check is complete, all systems are functioning normally, ready to take off at any time.¡±


    ¡°activate the seg unit, turn on the optical stealth device.¡±


    as tang rui entered his command, the space shuttle slowly floated up, hovering a meter above the ground, then the surface of the shuttle rippled like water, and in the next second, the entire space shuttle disappeared inside the assembly workshop.


    of course, if you looked from behind, you could still see the engine nozzles, as they couldn¡¯t be covered with flexible liquid crystal screens and thus couldn¡¯t be made invisible.


    but this didn¡¯t affect the overall stealthiness.


    tang rui pushed the control stick.


    the space shuttle moved slightly, crawling out of the mountain at a snail¡¯s pace.


    the speed was akin to a normal person walking.


    it couldn¡¯t be helped: that¡¯s how electric propulsion engines worked within the earth¡¯s atmosphere.


    even though the space shuttle had already offset earth¡¯s gravity, it couldn¡¯t counteract air resistance.


    the electric propulsion engine tang rui was using was only at the level of a cow, not yet at the level of a kilocow.


    after all, without system enhancement, a cow-level was already the top-level electric propulsion engine, even the space station didn¡¯t use one as good as his.


    as for why not use a nuclear-powered rocket engine, it was a joke.


    using it in a factory would irradiate everyone in the area with neutrons, leaving no survivors.


    although he had installed a neutron shielding inner wall for the reactor, the problem was that it only protected the interior of the space shuttle from neutron radiation, not that the particle stream emitted by the engine startup didn¡¯t contain neutrons.


    so, at this time, he could only use electric propulsion.


    after a while, the space shuttle left the mountain.


    at this point, he increased the energy output to the seg unit, enhancing the magnetic field range and strength.


    using the earth¡¯s magnetic field, the space shuttle was propelled out.


    after more than half an hour, the space shuttle finally climbed to an altitude of 50,000 meters, where he could start the nuclear-powered rocket engine.


    liquid hydrogen was injected into the nuclear reactor, then heated and expanded by chain reactions into a particle stream, which was ejected from the rear nozzle.


    under the constraint of the magnetic field, the scattered and disordered particle stream was transformed into a directional spray.


    a massive burst of thrust erupted.


    the space shuttle broke the sound barrier in an instant, then the heat barrier, and finally reached the black barrier.


    but just a few seconds after entering the black barrier, the space shuttle broke through the karman line and entered outer space.


    at this moment, it was time for the nuclear-powered rocket engine to burst forth.


    accelerate!


    accelerate!


    and accelerate again!


    there was no need for any gravity slingshot or to fly any curved orbit; the space shuttle shot straight out of space, heading for the moon 300,000 kilometers away.


    it seemed like a big deal, but in reality, except for tang rui¡¯s own neutrino radar satellite, not a single satellite in earth¡¯s orbit could detect the space shuttle¡¯s trajectory.


    satellite scanning relied on radar waves, not optical equipment.


    the space shuttle was coated with stealth paint overall, and the engine nozzles at the rear were constrained by a strong magnetic field, making it ghostly to radar.


    in a blink of an eye, the space shuttle had already left earth¡¯s orbit, but its speed was still crazily increasing.


    tang rui glanced at the speedometer on the left.


    the current speed was mach 116, or 142,109 kilometers per hour. at this speed, it would only take two hours to reach the moon.


    but was that possible?


    it wasn¡¯t.


    two hours was too long.


    so, tang rui had no intention of slowing down at all, pushing the throttle to the limit.


    engine, let me see your limit.


    mach 140.


    mach 160.


    mach 200.


    tang rui kept accelerating, quickly reaching mach 200, but this was not the limit of the engine.


    however, when the flight speed reached mach 320, he stopped accelerating.


    he couldn¡¯t speed up anymore.


    the current speed was enough.


    otherwise, it would be troublesome to slow down later.


    at the current speed, he would reach the moon¡¯s orbit in 45 minutes.


    but in reality, it would take 50 minutes.


    because he needed to start decelerating five minutes in advance, otherwise, he would overshoot..

 Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Another Major Event

    chapter 250: another major event


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    an hour later, tang rui piloted the spacecraft on a lunar orbit mission.


    ¡°it¡¯s all lies.¡±


    after circling the moon dozens of times and scanning with various detection equipment, he found no alien constructs.


    the debris detected were all from human missions, including those from failed landings.


    ¡°red lotus, prepare to deploy the mechanical dogs.¡±


    ¡°okay, master.¡±


    after tang rui finished speaking, he lowered the altitude and speed, activated the isolation chamber, and released the air.


    once the air was evacuated, the spacecraft¡¯s side hatch opened, and mechanical dogs with electric thrusters flew out.


    under the reverse thrust of the electric engines, the mechanical dogs landed with some impact but suffered no damage.


    tang rui circled the sea of storms.


    he deployed all the mechanical dogs around the large crater in the sea of storms, then had red lotus control them to extend probes from inside.


    the next second, the data from around the sea of storms began to aggregate.


    ¡°is this subterranean ice water?¡±


    tang rui, looking at the expanding geological structure map, immediately noticed the water resources.


    compared to the moon¡¯s mineral resources, water was more valuable; there was no comparison.


    but when tang rui zoomed in on the subterranean ice water, he realized it must have been left by an asteroid impact.


    the geological structure map clearly showed an evaporative expansion structure around the ice, along with small vent channels.


    however, these channels disappeared 120 meters below the moon¡¯s surface.


    clearly, the ice was trapped underground when the lava layer above it blocked the vents during thermal expansion.


    upon closer examination, it could be inferred that an ice asteroid impacted the moon, and its remnants were buried before they could evaporate.


    the remnants likely expanded and turned into vapor upon impact.


    but without a path to escape, they re-condensed into ice underground after cooling.


    so, this wasn¡¯t water originating from the moon.


    regardless, the origin of the water wasn¡¯t important; its presence was what mattered.


    ¡°red lotus, simulate the surrounding geological structure to see if more ice water can be found,¡± tang rui said to red lotus, as finding more subterranean ice water would make this the best location for a lunar base.


    minerals are abundant on the moon, but water is rare.


    while tang rui searched for water resources, a nasa department discovered anomalies on the moon.


    earlier, nasa had sent many probes to the moon.


    though most were now damaged, nasa had recently been eager to return to the moon, launching more probes.


    this department was responsible for lunar exploration, geological analysis, and monitoring.


    typically, they had little to do.


    they just needed to collect data from the moon, download it, analyze it slowly, and publish a few papers.


    but tonight, the duty officer noticed anomalies in the data.


    beep! beep! beep!


    a lunar earthquake?


    the data was concentrated around the sea of storms, with identical wave amplitudes and strengths.


    and the sources were evenly spaced.


    what was happening?


    aliens?


    as experts in lunar research, they had found many unexplainable anomalies.


    these weren¡¯t unscientific, just unexplained by current science.


    tonight¡¯s event wasn¡¯t the first, but it was the first time it was clearly monitored.


    this couldn¡¯t be man-made.


    the current lunar probes, all with their own missions, couldn¡¯t produce such signals.


    ¡°manager, there¡¯s a big issue,¡± the duty officer immediately contacted nasa¡¯s manager to report.


    why say ¡®again¡¯?


    at the same time, china¡¯s space command center, particularly the moon project team, also noticed the lunar anomalies.


    then everyone had the same thought: this wasn¡¯t man-made.


    trouble was brewing.


    ¡°master, there¡¯s a video call from earth. should i connect?¡± while tang rui was closely observing the lunar geological structure, red lotus suddenly informed him of the call.


    ¡°who is it?¡± tang rui asked, frowning.


    ¡°it¡¯s from lin chao.¡±


    ¡°connect it.¡±


    whoosh!


    lin chao¡¯s projection appeared before tang rui, who was in his office.


    lin chao, seeing tang rui¡¯s surroundings, wasn¡¯t particularly surprised, as the spacecraft¡¯s interior looked somewhat like his own base.


    lin chao assumed it was tang rui¡¯s new lab or lounge, given tang rui wasn¡¯t wearing a helmet and nothing was floating behind him. who would think it was outside earth?


    ¡°brother lin, what¡¯s up?¡± tang rui asked directly.


    ¡°urgent notice from above, a meeting in xichang in an hour. if you¡¯re not busy, come over.¡±


    ¡°urgent notice? a meeting in xichang? is there a crisis in outer space, like an asteroid hitting earth?¡± tang rui asked curiously.


    a meeting in xichang clearly involved space affairs, and its urgency suggested it wasn¡¯t about research. space-related and urgent typically meant a space crisis.


    ¡°i don¡¯t know the details. the meeting content is highly confidential, and i¡¯m not authorized to know,¡± lin chao said helplessly.


    normally, as tang rui¡¯s contact, lin chao would have high security clearance.


    but he knew nothing about this meeting, indicating its high level of secrecy.


    ¡°okay, i got it. i¡¯ll head there now.¡±


    ¡°great, the flight path is approved. just fly your fighter jet.¡±


    ¡°okay, i¡¯ll leave invisibly¡­.¡±

 Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: NASA: An Extraterrestrial Mechanical Civilization?

    chapter 251: nasa: an extraterrestrial mechanical civilization?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    sparking and blazing the entire way, tang rui arrived at the meeting location in just 50 minutes.


    as the aerospace launch center with its own airport, there was no need for him to find another place to land.


    ¡°calling the control tower, requesting permission to land.¡±


    ¡°control tower received, expecting to land in a few minutes.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m landing now.¡±


    the control tower was stunned; they hadn¡¯t seen the plane yet.


    although they knew tang rui¡¯s plane was stealth and wouldn¡¯t be detected by radar without the longbo lens, it was surprising not to see it at all during landing.


    please report your current location, can you turn off the longbo lens? i can¡¯t see you,¡± the control tower had no choice but to ask tang rui.


    ¡°okay, i¡¯m turning off the stealth system.¡±


    tang rui then remembered he hadn¡¯t turned off the optical stealth.


    the next second, he deactivated the optical stealth.


    the control tower watched as a sci-fi-styled aircraft appeared out of thin air above the hangar, with a ripple-like distortion.


    gulp!


    the control tower was stunned at the sudden appearance of the aircraft. ¡°that¡¯s real stealth!¡±


    ¡°tang, is this white aircraft yours?¡±


    ¡°yes, it¡¯s a new build.¡±


    as the spacecraft landed, tang rui opened the hatch and stepped out.


    the ground crew, however, were cluelessly staring at the spacecraft¡¯s electric thrust nozzle.


    how were they supposed to maintain it?


    they hadn¡¯t seen the nuclear-powered rocket engine nozzle, mainly because it was shut down upon entering earth to avoid neutron radiation.


    it had only been five minutes since he shut down the nuclear power nozzle from outer space. the neutron radiation would dissipate after about fifteen minutes, so he had to keep the engine nozzle closed.


    even standing beneath the spacecraft¡¯s tail nozzle, one wouldn¡¯t be harmed thanks to neutron radiation shielding materials.


    ¡°this aircraft doesn¡¯t need maintenance,¡± tang rui told the bewildered ground crew.


    ¡°um¡­ where is the fuel intake? what fuel does it need? any special considerations?¡± the ground crew asked.


    ¡°no need for that, there¡¯s plenty of fuel left. just help me tow it to the hangar.¡± ¡°okay, no problem.¡±


    hearing tang rui say this, the ground crew breathed a sigh of relief.


    after all, they had never seen such an aircraft model before.


    they didn¡¯t even know where to start.


    ¡°tang, i¡¯m a student of chief designer liu. he asked me to come pick you up.¡± a military vehicle stopped near tang rui, and the young man in the passenger seat got out and spoke to tang rui.


    ¡°thank you.¡±


    ¡°no trouble at all.¡±


    tang rui was not new here, having previously helped deliver supplies to the space station.


    however, his previous visits were always hurried, and he had never really explored the inside.


    even when he was invited by professor yu for a meal, he didn¡¯t go anywhere else.


    this time, he was truly entering the interior of the aerospace command center, seeing its situation for the first time.


    ¡°president tang, the teachers are all in the meeting room inside. you can go straight in,¡± the soldier guarding the corridor told tang rui.


    ¡°thank you.¡± tang rui nodded and walked in, unobstructed by the soldier.


    he saw many familiar faces as he entered the meeting room, including his teacher professor yu, all prominent figures in aerospace.


    ¡°teacher, chief designer liu, chief designer zhang¡­¡±


    tang rui greeted the professors with a smile and sat next to professor yu.


    ¡°why are you so late? were you conducting experiments?¡± professor yu asked.


    seeing that it was nearly time, and tang rui had just arrived, professor yu found an excuse for him.


    sometimes experiments indeed couldn¡¯t be disturpted.


    ¡°no, i was outside. when i got the message, i hurried back. i didn¡¯t even have time to change clothes.¡±


    tang rui knew what professor yu meant, but it was indeed not easy for him to come back so quickly.


    at that moment, the door of the meeting room opened, and the head of the aerospace command center entered.


    snap!


    the signal jammer was activated.


    then, a bunch of data appeared on the meeting room¡¯s projection screen.


    no text.


    just data.


    there is an urgent situation. this is data received by our lunar probe an hour ago. please take a look.¡±


    straight to the point, no unnecessary talk.


    at this time, he wasn¡¯t in the mood for anything else.


    the attendees turned their attention to the data on the big screen, starting to analyze it.


    no analysis was really needed.


    just by looking line by line, one could see the issue.


    tang rui was initially puzzled about what had happened on the moon, as he


    didn¡¯t notice anything unusual there an hour ago.


    but, after seeing the data, his expression became very strange.


    this¡­


    the data in front of him was vibrational data released by geological detection equipment, nothing special to discuss.


    ¡°as everyone has noticed, these peculiar vibrations are definitely not naturally occurring, and as of now, they are still continuously happening.¡± swipe!


    another image appeared on the big screen.


    the red dots marked locations where mechanical dogs were conducting detections near the sea of storms during the past hour.


    this¡­


    the professors in the room furrowed their brows even more upon seeing this image.


    ¡°now let¡¯s not worry about what it is. based on the current situation, let¡¯s first analyze its purpose or its internal logic.¡±


    the room fell silent at these words.


    no one spoke.


    everyone was buried in thought.


    only tang rui felt awkward, so he spoke up since no one else did.


    ¡°this is for detecting the geological structure of the moon.¡±


    ¡°president tang¡¯s point makes sense. based on the current situation, this seems to be a detection. otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be so regularly distributed, and each detection site is evenly spaced, with identical detection times.


    ¡°but why do you think it¡¯s detecting the moon¡¯s geological structure, president tang? any reason?¡±


    ring, ring, ring¡­


    just as tang rui was about to explain that he arranged it, the red secure phone in the meeting room rang.


    ¡°okay¡­ i understand, switch the signal to the meeting room.¡±


    after hanging up, the head of the aerospace command center spoke, ¡°let¡¯s pause the discussion, nasa has urgently adjusted the direction of a space telescope to photograph the sea of storms.¡±


    as he finished speaking, the image on the big screen changed to the space telescope¡¯s footage.


    taking photos of the moon in the modern day was easily achievable with a few thousand dollars¡¯ worth of astronomical telescope, let alone the world¡¯s top space telescopes.


    it would be a waste of resources to use a space telescope for moon photos unless it¡¯s for finding the truth.


    soon, the photo was taken.


    as the photo was analyzed and magnified, the alien constructs on the ground became clearer.


    when nasa¡¯s supercomputers finished analyzing all the pixels and composed the final photo, everyone could clearly see what the alien constructs on the moon were.


    ¡°is that a dog?¡±


    ¡°why does it look so familiar?¡±


    i remember tang¡¯s company made mechanical dogs, very similar to this like¡­¡±


    at this point, everyone in the meeting room realized something was off.


    thinking back to what tang rui had said.


    this¡­


    ¡°did you release those dogs?¡±


    professor yu knew tang rui best. seeing tang rui¡¯s expression, he understood the situation.


    another mix-up.


    ¡°um¡­¡± tang rui nodded.


    why did you send dogs to the moon?¡± professor yu was puzzled by tang rui¡¯s move.


    ¡°why would you send individual weapons to the moon?


    ¡°were you preparing for war?¡±


    professor, as i had said, to detect the moon¡¯s geological structure data.¡±


    well then.


    he¡¯d wait right here.


    ¡°tang, how did you get there?¡± the head of the aerospace command center asked helplessly.


    the cause of the situation was found.


    no aliens.


    their own ¡®traitor¡¯ was revealed.


    ridiculous.


    i flew there. i built a spacecraft to try landing on the moon. i thought since i was going there anyway, i might as well bring something and detect the moon¡¯s geological data, preparing for a future lunar base.¡±


    tang rui spread his hands and simplified the explanation.


    ¡°directly from earth to the moon?¡±


    ¡°yes.¡±


    ¡°what fuel?¡±


    nuclear reactor combined with liquid hydrogen.¡±


    ¡°what about safety?¡±


    ¡°safety is no issue, except the main engine can¡¯t be used on the ground, the tail nozzle¡¯s particle stream has neutron radiation.¡±


    wait¡­ you said you just came back from outside, not from the moon, right?¡± professor yu suddenly thought of a problem.


    he proposed the question in shock.


    right, i was on the moon when i got the message. it took 50 minutes to come


    back, almost missed it.¡±


    listen to that.


    does that sound human?


    the big shots in the room fell silent.


    ¡°you flew the spacecraft here directly, where¡¯s the spacecraft parked?¡±


    ¡°at the airport.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s go see the spacecraft.¡±


    ¡°yeah, let¡¯s go together.¡±


    the group stood up, eager to see the spacecraft.


    as for the meeting.


    what meeting?


    it was just a mix-up, not as important as seeing a spacecraft.


    just kidding.


    this was a spacecraft capable of returning from the moon to earth in an hour, its value immeasurable.


    tang rui led the group back to the airport to see the spacecraft.


    meanwhile, at nasa, the reaction to seeing the mechanical dogs was different.


    after all, nasa¡¯s people weren¡¯t concerned about warfare.


    plus, the mechanical dogs had no logos.


    so, upon seeing the mechanical dogs, they all exclaimed loudly, frantically calling out to god.


    ten minutes later, a report of an alien mechanical civilization invading the moon reached a building next to pennsylvania avenue..

 Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: Quantum Entanglement and Information Tunneling

    chapter 252: quantum entanglement and information tunneling


    translator: endlessfantasy translation | editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°is this a spacecraft?¡±


    a group of people saw the design of the 300! and were all stunned.


    it was one thing for a fighter jet to look like this, but what was the use of a spacecraft being so fancy?


    there was no air in outer space.


    no matter how well the aerodynamics were designed, it¡¯d be useless.


    instead of designing aerodynamics, it would be better to focus on how to enhance the performance of the spacecraft.


    ¡°nowadays, our spacecrafts are too ugly, so i optimized it a bit,¡± tang rui casually made up a reason.


    he couldn¡¯t just say that he made the spacecraft look like this because of its appearance and interior design.


    that would be asking for trouble.


    everyone is considering practicality, and you are considering aesthetics; isn¡¯t that asking for criticism?


    after looking around from the outside, tang rui also explained the general performance of the spacecraft, and then they realized that it was different from what they had thought.


    according to their ideas, nuclear-powered rocket engines, still using radiation to heat and expand liquid hydrogen, could not possibly allow a spacecraft to return from the moon to earth in an hour.


    the nuclear-powered rocket engine that tang rui developed, however, was exactly the kind that everyone thought was impossible to achieve.


    after all, the technical requirements were too demanding.


    but who would have thought that it wasn¡¯t tang rui¡¯s technology that made a breakthrough, but the materials.


    he somehow managed to use materials to build a nuclear-powered rocket that was technically unachievable.


    how could that even be rationalized?


    after looking outside, tang rui opened the hatch and took everyone inside to have a look.


    upon entering the cabin, there was another moment of silence.


    the sci-fi interior made a group of experts want to say something, but it was inappropriate.


    it was definitely beautiful, but the problem was that it was not practical.


    actually, china never intended to make their creations aesthetically pleasing, just like with the space station.


    their space station¡¯s interior design focused more on space efficiency.


    foreign space stations gave off a claustrophobic feeling, with astronauts fainting everywhere amid the lights and cables.


    although the chinese were late to the game, their design was not bad, very impressive, even.


    but the problem there was¡­


    the aerospace field¡¯s requirements for weight were extremely strict, not tolerating any waste.


    this kind of thinking and design philosophy is deeply ingrained in them, which is why they were speechless when they saw the interior design of the spacecraft.


    after walking around inside, everyone returned to the meeting room.


    ¡°president tang, i saw a bathroom in the spacecraft, and i want to ask, how does the shower equipment work?¡±


    the professor was not curious about other things, he was just curious about the bathroom in the spacecraft.


    they had researched bath equipment before.


    but bathing in a space station would involve solving many problems, mainly the issue of gravity, not to mention the scarcity of water resources.


    so, there was no bathroom in the space station, and showering meant entering a ¡®steam cage/ which was very inconvenient.


    ¡°that shower equipment¡­ it¡¯s just a shower.¡±


    after tang rui thought about it, he realized that the equipment in the bathroom was just an ordinary shower, nothing high-tech.


    ¡°a shower? how do you shower in outer space?¡±


    ¡°i go home to shower.¡±


    ¡°why put a bathroom in there if you don¡¯t shower?¡±


    ¡°it complements the bedroom.¡±


    there was no point in continuing the conversation.


    although tang rui was telling the truth, it was still annoying.


    ¡°mr. tang, does this spacecraft use seg units for vertical take-off and landing?¡± the head of the aerospace command center asked.


    ¡°yes, otherwise it wouldn¡¯t be able to leave the atmosphere,¡± tang rui nodded, as the spacecraft, apart from the seg unit, was just old theories and technology piled up with materials.


    so, this spacecraft, in fact, is not much different from the white emperor spacefighter, just a bit larger and with a slightly longer range.


    there was no technological breakthrough.


    tang rui s answer disappointed everyone.


    so, they stopped asking him and began to discuss the progress of various space plans during this time.


    tang rui sat in the meeting room eating melon seeds.


    ¡°the lunar network project is going smoothly, the only difficulty now is the delay issue, but that is a physical problem, not a technical one, and is hard to solve.¡±


    professor yu talked about the lunar network project¡¯s signal delay issue with some helplessness.


    after all, it was really a limitation of physical rules.


    tang rui sat next to professor yu without saying a word.


    although he had developed a communication satellite with no delay, he didn¡¯t understand the principle behind it.


    thus, he couldn¡¯t talk about it.


    ¡°i remember that a while ago, america managed to create a micro wormhole through quantum entanglement, it would be great if information could be transmitted through wormholes.¡±


    it¡¯s a nice thought, but if we could create wormholes, why bother with communication? direct space teleportation would be better.¡±


    several professors casually chatted amongst each other.


    but tang rui, listened quietly on the side, deep in thought.


    he had previously enhanced the communication satellite, and that enhancement was called the quantum information tunnel communication system.


    he hadn¡¯t studied what this information tunnel was.


    now hearing about quantum entanglement and wormholes, he had a flash of inspiration.


    maybe this information really is transmitted through wormholes, as bypassing physical limitations can only be achieved through another physical rule.


    whether it was true or not, he still needed to go back and study it.


    thinking about it, he had many black technologies that he hadn¡¯t studied yet.


    indeed, it was a bit of a waste.


    half an hour later, the meeting ended, and everyone went back to their own tasks.


    tang rui talked with professor yu for a bit and then went straight home.


    ¡°red lotus, find me the paper from america about wormholes formed by quantum entanglement.¡±


    after returning home, tang rui went to the laboratory and asked red lotus to find the paper for him to study.


    ¡°okay, master.¡±


    soon, red lotus found the paper.


    and not just one, but many related research papers and experimental reports.


    tang rui began to flip through them quickly.


    his basic knowledge was solid, but he had little involvement in cutting-edge research.


    he even ate lunch in the lab.


    from noon until evening, he skimmed through all these papers, looking over various related conjectures and theories.


    after reading, he had many thoughts in his head.


    ¡°red lotus, make an experimental device, i need to observe a wormhole.¡±


    ¡°okay, master, it will take about two and a half hours to complete.¡±


    this kind of device was not difficult to make, and even its principles were clearly written in the papers.


    leaving it to red lotus to make, the device¡¯s performance would be stronger than the experimental device used by others.


    this way, his observation results would be more accurate.


    after giving instructions, he went home to eat.


    half an hour later.


    after eating, tang rui returned to the laboratory, this time not to read papers, but to let red lotus project the blueprint of the quantum information tunnel communication satellite.


    then, he disassembled the entire satellite model.


    keeping only the components for message transmission.


    tang rui quickly found what he wanted in the message transmission component, which was the information transmission and reception module.


    the design diagram was in front of him.


    the structure of the equipment was also in front of him.


    but if you ask him what the principle of this equipment was?


    he didn¡¯t know.


    ¡°red lotus, make a device according to this component¡¯s blueprint, but make it bigger.¡±


    tang rui fiddled with the component model and said to red lotus.


    ¡°okay, master, it will take about three hours to complete.¡±


    two hours later, the experimental device was completed.


    wormholes could be created by everyone, but the problem was that they¡¯d be too small; not only invisible to the naked eye, but if the equipment was slightly off, you couldn¡¯t even capture that momentary information.


    ¡°red lotus, start the experiment..¡±

 Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Is There a Possibility...

    chapter 253: is there a possibility¡­


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    red lotus controlled the device to conduct an experiment.


    tang rui watched the holographic projection in front of him, which displayed a particle model simulated in real-time by red lotus based on the detection information inside the device.


    the experiment was simple.


    first, a pair of entangled quanta was created, then they were collapsed into a black hole within planck time.


    here came the key point.


    when two entangled quanta collapsed into black holes, were these two black holes entangled with each other?


    it was unknown.


    theoretically, they were connected, and the connecting channel was the einstein-rosen bridge.


    even using a quantum computer for red lotus to calculate, the wormhole was connected.


    but the problem was, nobody had done this before, nor could it be calculated.


    the wormhole¡¯s formation time was too short.


    the planck scale.


    simply put, the experimental device created by red lotus could not stabilize the wormhole, but it was able to absorb a piece of information at the moment of its formation.


    then, it began to observe whether the other wormhole released information.


    as long as the other wormhole released information, it would mean einstein¡¯s theory was correct, and it could be combined with quantum mechanics to develop a whole new theory.


    ¡°master, the experiment has ended,¡± red lotus reported.


    tang rui blinked; the experiment had ended.


    actually, it wasn¡¯t that slow.


    when he shouted start, the moment red lotus activated the experimental device, the experiment had already ended.


    and the various particle fluctuations and data displayed on the holographic projection were all data collected by the sensors during the previous experiment.


    the result of the experiment was simple.


    no information that had traveled through the wormhole was found.


    of course, this did not mean einstein was wrong; mainly, the time was too short, and due to the performance of the equipment, the results might not be accurate.


    ¡°red lotus, based on the holographic theory er=epr, the quantum information shuttle experiment you simulated should be correct, right?¡± tang rui asked, looking at the models of two wormholes on the holographic projection.


    ¡°yes, projecting the data of the black hole¡¯s three-dimensional boundary onto a two-dimensional spacetime plane and incorporating it into quantum field theory, the results are correct,¡± red lotus replied.


    everything was theoretically correct.


    but in practical experiments, nothing was discovered.


    who could be blamed for this?


    blame the equipment.


    but tang rui was not in a hurry to enhance the experimental equipment; he was waiting for another device to come out to test it.


    after another half-hour¡­


    according to the quantum information transmission device, the signal emitter manufactured by the method was completed.


    tang rui had red lotus experiment with this device.


    it was successful.


    the signal was fine.


    of course, this did not mean the previous theory was correct, nor that his experiment was correct.


    there must be something missing.


    ¡°red lotus, compare the functional components of the two devices and mark the components with the same function,¡± tang rui instructed.


    ¡°okay, master.¡± red lotus immediately marked the functionally identical components of the two device models in red.


    this made it much clearer for tang rui.


    ¡°what is this component for?¡± tang rui asked, pointing to one of the unmarked components.


    ¡°master, this is a space expansion sensor.¡±


    ¡°and this one?¡±


    ¡°this is a gravity sensor.¡±


    ¡°and this?¡±


    ¡°a positioning sensor.¡±


    why all these sensors? what¡¯s the use of so many sensors in a communication device?


    ¡°summarize the functions of these sensors,¡± tang rui leaned back in his chair and asked.


    ¡°master, the space expansion sensor measures the minute spatial diameter of the signal emitter, the gravity sensor detects gravitational fluctuations, and the positioning sensor locates the distance of the signal emitter.¡±


    ¡°space expansion? gravitational fluctuations? project the device¡¯s program algorithm.¡±


    after hearing this, tang rui felt that these devices suddenly seemed very high-end, but the question was, how did this relate to communication devices?


    ¡°okay, master.¡±


    on the holographic projection screen, lines of code and algorithms appeared.


    after tang rui read these codes and algorithms, he realized he had overthought it, imagining these things to be too grand.


    how was space expansion measured?


    by using light.


    the speed of light was constant; if space expanded, the parameters of light transmission would be incorrect.


    as long as the parameters were wrong, it meant space had changed.


    it was either expansion or collapse.


    how were gravitational fluctuations measured?


    again, by using light.


    but this time, there was a timer involved. gravity causes spacetime to bend, leading to a slight deviation in time.


    whenever there was a discontinuity in photon information transmission, resulting in a time error, it¡¯d be caused by gravitational fluctuations.


    after looking at it, tang rui pursed his lips.


    but it wasn¡¯t a waste of time.


    because he discovered a blind spot, the program algorithms of these devices.


    what were algorithms?


    they were formulas.


    what were formulas?


    mathematical expressions of physical theorems, that¡¯s what formulas were.


    in these algorithms, tang rui saw something familiar, something he knew well.


    r=2gm/ca2.


    this was the schwarzschild radius, a well known formula.


    but what could be calculated by applying this formula under certain conditions, along with time coordinates and spatial coordinates?


    it could be used to calculate black holes.


    through the formula, it could be calculated that within the range of the black hole¡¯s horizon, the time coordinates and spatial coordinates were opposite.


    the time axis and space axis were interchanged.


    after seeing this formula and the program algorithms, tang rui looked again at the quantum entangled wormholes created by red lotus earlier.


    he had an epiphany!


    he realized he had overlooked a significant issue, coordinates. without coordinates, what was he doing?


    buzzing¡­


    at that moment, tang rui¡¯s phone rang.


    ¡°it¡¯s 10 o¡¯clock, stop working and come back to sleep.¡±


    ¡°sleep my foot, i¡¯m pulling an all-nighter, don¡¯t disturb me.¡±


    tang rui was not in the mood to sleep.


    his eyes shining, he looked at the experimental equipment, planning to modify it next.


    on the other side, while tang rui was studying quantum fields and wormholes, high-level academic issues, the americans holding a meeting.


    following the report sent by nasa last night, the entire upper echelons of the united states were in turmoil.


    an alien invasion.


    what was to be done about this?


    thus, the big boss called a group of elites to discuss how to solve this problem.


    the people in the meeting room were true elites.


    they would save the world, not by inviting drillers, mobile virus makers, or homeless people.


    their questions were incisive.


    ¡°does this mechanical dog have any relation to crimson corporation?¡± one of the think tank members asked after reviewing the data.


    it was then that everyone was stunned.


    indeed!


    now that it was mentioned, this thing increasingly resembled the mechanical dog sold by crimson to the middle east.


    the only difference was that it was more refined, and the weapon loading platform was removed, with little other change.


    someone quickly fetched the data.


    and soon¡­


    they compared the mechanical dog in the data with the one on the moon¡­


    dang.


    they were practically twins.


    then looking at the document sent by nasa, about an alien mechanical civilization invasion, the think tank members closed their eyes in frustration. how did they come up with this title?


    was the recent budget not enough, so they used this to mess with them?


    did they think they had too much time on their hands and they gave them something to do?


    calling so early in the morning, hurriedly rushing to the meeting, just for this.


    ¡°please explain?¡± the big boss asked fiercely, addressing the only nasa personnel in the meeting room.


    ¡°well¡­ last night we contacted people from cnsa, they also didn¡¯t know about this and agreed with our view, so¡­ could this be an alien conspiracy?¡±


    nasa¡¯s personnel tried to explain.


    the think tank members, after listening, smiled and said, ¡°is there a possibility that cnsa deliberately cooperated with you, just to see you make a fool of yourself?¡±

 Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: The Semiconductor Alliance Cant Sit Still,

    chapter 254: the semiconductor alliance can¡¯t sit still,


    proving the einstein-rosen bridge


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    the nasa representative was ushered out of the meeting room.


    though it was a misunderstanding, the meeting had to continue, but the focus had now changed.


    ¡°these mechanical dogs appearing on the moon indicate they have the capability to land there. but what¡¯s more terrifying is their ability to land on the moon silently under the surveillance of our satellite network and deploy these mechanical dogs to the moon.


    have we considered the consequences if they use this method not just to land on the moon, but to come right above our heads?¡±


    the american persecution complex was acting up again.


    in the past year, they had become increasingly anxious and irritable.


    to address this, they increased their investment in scientific research, military, and aerospace sectors, reviving some long-dormant plans.


    with the infusion of substantial funds, these plans were progressing quickly, and their strength was also increasing.


    but the problem was, their adversaries were moving even faster.


    although in recent years the adversary had also been heavily investing in development, the current situation was terrifying.


    ¡°we don¡¯t need to worry too much about war. neither we nor they can afford the consequences of war.


    ¡°as long as we are not outclassed in terms of military strength, we don¡¯t need to worry about war. instead, we should be more concerned about their advancements in the economic and technological fields.


    ¡°i saw a report a few days ago, since the beginning of this year, their semiconductor industry has broken free from our restrictions, developing carbon-based semiconductor materials and continuously gaining strength.


    ¡°in just half a year, our semiconductor industry has declined by 26.3% compared to last year, and it¡¯s expected to reach 62% by the end of the year. isn¡¯t this data terrifying?


    ¡°our semiconductor industry is being destroyed. the physical properties of carbon-based materials far exceed those of silicon-based materials even though our technology is far ahead, the limitations of material properties render our technology worthless, and we are about to lose this trillion-dollar market¡­¡±


    the think tank members began to analyze the situation of the past half-year in detail, especially in the semiconductor field.


    didn¡¯t they know about this situation before?


    they did.


    when carbon-based semiconductor materials were first developed, they thought about solving the problem from the source.


    unfortunately, the source of the technology was crimson corporation.


    they had no way to deal with them.


    at that time, the military wanted to take action in africa, and they put pressure on the other side from various aspects, forcing them to compromise.


    the result?


    after a proxy war, they were utterly defeated.


    the big stick of military power was no longer effective.


    the americans suddenly didn¡¯t know what to do.


    in other areas, it would be very difficult to crush a country of similar size. even if they don¡¯t have an advantage, it¡¯s almost impossible to bring them down.


    under such circumstances, the semiconductor industry was in trouble.


    this member of the think tank was paid off.


    he first discussed the situation of the semiconductor industry and then threw


    out the problem for everyone to think of a solution.


    the semiconductor industry must be saved.


    because this industry involves information security, national defense security, and even the future of quantum dominance.


    so, no matter what, the semiconductor industry cannot be abandoned.


    other members of the think tank who were also paid began to advocate.


    the nation must step in to obtain the technology of carbon-based semiconductors, even if it means giving up some benefits, to ensure the survival of the semiconductor industry.


    after the think tank meeting concluded.


    a report was formally submitted to congress, which then began to fight. to save the semiconductor industry, sacrifices in other areas were necessary.


    after much consideration, the energy sector seemed like the perfect candidate for these sacrifices.


    internet tycoons and traditional oil giants are not allies in the same trench.


    the entities they support are different.


    thus, this battle wasn¡¯t just a clash between two factions; it was also a fight between the internet¡¯s rich heirs and wall street capital vs. the traditional oil and energy system¡¯s old capital.


    the military-industrial complex stayed out of it, merely observing from the sidelines.


    tang rui was having breakfast and browsing his phone.


    he got up late today, having slept after 3 am last night.


    staying up late was harmful to one¡¯s health.


    but compared to the research breakthroughs from last night, the cost to his health was worth it.


    don¡¯t misunderstand.


    he hadn¡¯t solved the problem of information traversal through wormholes. but he had made a significant breakthrough in his research on wormholes and holographic theory, not just a minor one.


    this was a top-tier accomplishment in physics.


    after breakfast, tang rui returned to his lab to write a paper.


    he used to dislike writing papers, finding it bothersome.


    but now it was different.


    he was writing excitedly, even tapping his foot.


    ¡°according to the casimir effect, the closer the distance between two plates the greater the density of negative energy, and the moment entangled quanta collapse¡­¡±


    tang rui, wearing smart glasses, was furiously padding his paper.


    strictly speaking, this shouldn¡¯t be called a paper.


    but tang rui didn¡¯t care. as long as the theory was correct, even if you padded out an entire book, people would still read it.


    on the contrary, no matter how well-formatted, if the theory is wrong, then the paper, no matter how beautifully written, was just trash.


    tang rui finished writing the theoretical derivation formulas, then began attaching experimental data, spanning over a dozen pages.


    ¡°master, lin chao has sent a video communication request. would you like to connect?¡± red lotus suddenly alerted.


    a video from lin chao?


    something from above?


    tang rui was annoyed.


    he was happily padding his paper, and this interruption was unwelcome.


    connect it,¡± tang rui said, slightly irritated.


    swipe!


    lin chao¡¯s holographic image appeared.


    president tang, hope i¡¯m not disturbing you.¡±


    ¡°you are. my inspiration was interrupted.¡±


    ¡°should i hang up?¡±


    ¡°no, what¡¯s up?¡±


    the international semiconductor alliance has sent someone. they want to


    talk to you.¡±


    the international semiconductor alliance?


    what would they want with him, especially since lin chao was relaying the


    message, indicating the higher-ups had agreed.


    ¡°what did the top say?¡± tang rui asked directly.


    ¡°if you¡¯re not busy, you could meet them and hear what they have to say.¡±


    ¡°sorry, i¡¯m busy. i don¡¯t have time to entertain them.¡±


    ¡°really busy?¡±


    ¡°of course, i¡¯m researching wormholes.¡±


    ¡°alright then, i won¡¯t disturb you.¡±


    after ending the call.


    tang rui put the matter out of his mind and continued padding his paper.


    by lunchtime, he had finished his paper.


    67 pages.


    a total of 130,000 words.


    after finishing, tang rui didn¡¯t bother to check it and directly uploaded it to a secure database.


    this kind of fundamental scientific research could be published, but he didn¡¯t care about the impact factor of journals.


    that didn¡¯t matter to him at all.


    besides, publishing in journals was too troublesome, and he didn¡¯t want to bother with it.


    ¡°red lotus, bring the experimental equipment over.¡±


    after padding his paper, tang rui prepared to conduct experiments.


    last night, he had only proven the real existence of the einstein-rosen bridge and discovered that the formation of wormholes was related to negative energy.


    but the loss of information after traversing wormholes was a problem he had yet to find a solution to..

 Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Weld a Spot, Eliminated

    chapter 255: weld a spot, eliminated


    translator: endlessfantasy translation ] editor: endlessfantasy translation


    bohai bay, in the waters of the korean peninsula.


    for the spaceship at the bottom of the sea, the koreans had really done their


    best.


    however, digging a tunnel with a diameter of one meter and a depth of 1724 meters was an extremely difficult task.


    but no matter how challenging it was, they had to continue digging.


    because this morning, after three months of hard work, they finally managed to shave off some alloy shards from the outer shell of the spaceship.


    the koreans treasured it immensely.


    they immediately took the alloy fragment to the laboratory for testing and analysis. the final result showed that the main component of the alloy of the alien spaceship was tungsten.


    wow!


    what did this imply?


    it suggested that spaceships made by aliens were not indestructible. there wasn¡¯t such an insurmountable barrier between the two civilizations.


    the metallic materials used by the aliens were all available on earth.


    as long as they deciphered the spaceship technology, they could directly manufacture products using alien technology.


    god bless the koreans.


    they were truly on the rise.


    ¡°i¡¯m so happy¡­¡±


    ¡°me too.¡±


    ¡°be careful.¡±


    bang!


    in his excitement, a korean accidentally fell from a high platform to the one


    below.


    a fall from 5-2 meters.


    although it wasn¡¯t fatal, injury was inevitable.


    ¡°quick, save him!¡±


    ¡°kim jae-hyun, are you alright?¡±


    ¡°quickly call the medical team.¡±


    when the medical team arrived and after a check-up confirmed there were no serious issues, it was found he had an open fracture in his leg and needed to be hospitalized.


    since the spaceship project was highly confidential, the hospital he was sent to wasn¡¯t just any hospital, but a private hospital owned by the consortium.


    ¡°kim jae-hyun, because of the project¡¯s confidentiality, you can¡¯t inform your family or have any contact with the outside world. this isn¡¯t personal, nor is it that we don¡¯t trust you, but we hope you understand.¡±


    ¡°director, i understand. i just want to get out of here as soon as possible and


    return to my research post.¡±


    ¡°rest and recuperate. you can go back once you¡¯re better. you¡¯ve been very tired lately, so take this as a quiet vacation.¡±


    ¡°okay, thank you, director.¡±


    after the director left, kim jae-hyun rested comfortably in the hospital ward. he could only watch television and was unable to contact the outside world.


    however, every time a nurse came in to change his dressing, he would hum a


    song to attract the nurse¡¯s attention.


    under such circumstances, the person guarding kim jae-hyun outside the ward didn¡¯t consider it a big deal.


    at night, the hospital nurses finished their shifts, and one of them had a bandage on her leg. everyone saw it and only asked out of concern, without giving it much thought.


    once the nurse got home, she removed the bandage from her leg, revealing a series of dense numbers on the innermost layer.


    that night, tang rui was dining when he suddenly received a call to participate in a confidential video conference.


    what was going on?


    he went to the blue army command center and connected to the secure


    network.


    ¡°hello, president tang. sorry to disturb you.¡±


    a high-ranking military official in the video greeted tang rui with a smile.


    -it¡¯s no bother, i¡¯ve just finished eating,¡± tang rui responded, then nodded at


    professor liu and professor li in the other video feeds.


    ¡°that¡¯s good to hear. this meeting is just to confirm something with president


    tang, professor liu, and professor li.


    when you three were exploring the geological structure of the bohai bay seabed, did you notice any issues under the seabed, especially in the korean territorial waters?¡± the military official asked.


    ¡°there was no issue. when we were exploring, we only discovered an oil field under the korean seabed.


    i remember the entire geological structure data map of the bohai bay seabed has been uploaded to the database. hasn¡¯t the military seen it?¡± professor liu replied, sounding somewhat displeased.


    understandably, as a top expert in his field, he was upset at the implication


    that there might be something wrong with their data.


    ¡°professor liu, please don¡¯t be upset. i¡¯m not questioning the report, i just wanted to ask if there were any anomalies in that geological data.¡±


    ¡°there were none. all the geological structure data matched the model of the


    bohai bay continental plate without any issues.¡±


    professor li also confirmed there were no problems.


    the military official nodded. ¡°thank you, professors. i understand the


    situation. sorry for the trouble.¡±


    the video feed of the two professors was then disconnected.


    tang rui, who had been quietly drinking water, had remained silent because he felt it unnecessary to speak.


    he knew the situation at the bottom of bohai bay better than anyone.


    ¡°president tang, there¡¯s a situation you should be aware of. this is the news


    that the special department received from korea.¡±


    after reading the news from the special department about korea, tang rui was visibly upset.


    the bohai bay area of korea had discovered a spaceship at the bottom of the


    sea.


    tang rui was speechless.


    what was going on here?


    ¡°president tang, you designed the geological exploration equipment. what do you think about the credibility of this information?¡±


    ¡°how to gauge its credibility¡­ from our perspective, the credibility of this information is zero. from the special department¡¯s perspective, there¡¯s no issue with the news they sent back.¡±


    tang rui replied with a complex expression.


    ¡°this¡­ what does that mean?¡±


    the military leader was puzzled.


    ¡°this is just a model of the spaceship.¡±


    tang rui gestured, and a holographic projection of the underwater spaceship model appeared.


    ¡°is it really a spaceship?¡±


    ¡°no, as i said, it¡¯s just a model. it¡¯s there to fool the koreans.


    ¡°what¡¯s the real situation?¡±


    ¡°the truth is¡­ when i was bored during my bohai bay project, i noticed the koreans were drilling, hoping to exploit an oil field. so, i placed a piece of tungsten alloy steel plate underground to block their drilling hole. unexpectedly¡­ they mistook the steel plates for the hull of a spaceship. then they kept drilling, and i kept placing more steel plates. eventually, the data the koreans got probably looked like this.¡±


    the military leader listened with a complex expression, speechless for a long time.


    ¡°president tang, please hold on, i need to step out for a moment.


    ¡°alright.¡±


    ten minutes later¡­


    ¡°president tang, can you plant a real spaceship model underground?¡± the military leader asked excitedly upon returning.


    ¡°what do you mean?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s about replacing the steel plate with a real physical model of a spaceship. it doesn¡¯t need to have any internal equipment, just be sturdy.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s possible, but is it really necessary?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s very necessary. uncovering a steel plate and finding actual spaceship wreckage are two entirely different things. the former is just frustrating and won¡¯t cause much loss, but the latter could trap them there forever.¡±


    ¡°in that case, wouldn¡¯t it be better if i just welded the spaceship model to the seabed?¡± tang rui suggested sarcastically.


    ¡°if you can, please make it as sturdy as possible.


    the military leader nodded earnestly.


    this¡­


    tang rui fell silent.


    tactics were indeed dirty.


    this was about trapping the koreans at the bottom of the sea.


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll handle it after i finish my current research. when i visit bohai bay to check on the project progress, i¡¯ll take care of this too.¡± tang rui reluctantly agreed.


    ¡°thank you, president tang. next time something like this comes up, please inform us in advance.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡± tang rui nodded.


    he was just bored and wanted to play a trick on the koreans, but it turned into a matter of national strategy.


    after ending the video call, tang rui asked red lotus to record this matter and research a super wear-resistant alloy nano-coating to ensure the spaceship model¡¯s hull could not be cut.


    for the next half-month, tang rui stayed indoors, immersed in research.


    he tried various methods to ensure information wouldn¡¯t be lost during transmission through a wormhole, but had yet to find a solution.


    the only progress made was in quantum information coding technology, developed through his study of communication satellite programs. however, he was still far from achieving real information transmission.


    but tang rui was not worried.


    he had developed a strong interest in scientific research, especially in the field of pure physics, which he had not explored before.


    now he found it fascinating.


    each experimental data set, if studied closely, revealed something new.


    the thrill of exploring the unknown was truly captivating.


    however, while he was absorbed in his research, the world outside was not still. several countries were pushing forward in the aerospace field.


    the five great powers and india were already involved, never missing a chance to join in.


    japan and germany also wanted to join.


    it was inevitable.


    the aerospace field was a ticket to the future¡¯s sea of stars.


    without a ticket, there really was no future.


    while all countries were focusing on aerospace, korea, in an uncharacteristic move, began to invest in drilling technology.


    while others aimed for the skies, korea chose to dig into the earth.


    after testing the tungsten alloy¡¯s parameters, korea seemed to go crazy, once again increasing its investment in digging efforts.


    it was just money, after all.


    they halted investments in other fields, channeling all remaining funds into digging.


    what about the space race?


    korea was not participating.


    once they unearthed the spaceship and obtained its technology, they could surpass all other nations within minutes.


    it was that simple.


    while countries worldwide were keen to boost their aerospace investments, the koreans, deviating from this trend, focused on drilling technology.


    regarding aerospace tech, the koreans were open to selling their existing capabilities.


    hearing this, everyone was astonished. it seemed unimaginable for such words to come from a korean representative.


    they were sipping what seemed like counterfeit wine.


    yet, they remained unconscious.


    others aimed for the skies, but the koreans were intent on burrowing into the earth.


    such was the unique korean approach.


    their perspective was indeed unconventional.


    brother san was thrilled with this revelation and quickly expressed interest in purchasing their aerospace technology.


    one party was short of funds, the other, of technology.


    they found common ground immediately.


    he retreated to a secluded spot for the transaction.


    his calculations were meticulous.


    only eight countries globally had the credentials to engage in aerospace endeavors.


    as for the rest?


    they were irrelevant in this space race, having been sidelined already..¡±

 Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Professor Yu: Am I Falling Behind the Times?

    chapter 256: professor yu: am i falling behind the times?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation | editor: end less fantasy translation


    a month later.


    in the assembly workshop nestled in the mountains, a massive piece of equipment, measuring 58 meters in length and 12 meters in diameter, was suspended in mid-air by a crane.


    several robots were busy making adjustments to the equipment.


    this colossal device was the quantum information transmission communication satellite, an invention of tang rui¡¯s conception.


    it was not constructed based on existing blueprints; instead, tang rui designed it himself through continuous experimental research.


    even if he had the blueprints, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to replicate the communication satellite post-system enhancement. some components and equipment were beyond even red lotus¡¯s manufacturing capabilities. nevertheless, tang rui had successfully deciphered the theory behind communication satellites.


    indeed, delving into fundamental theories was exceedingly taxing on the brain. tang rui had access to blueprints and advanced equipment.


    with the assistance of the advanced artificial intelligence, red lotus.


    it took him over a month to grasp the underlying principle and then considerable effort to construct such an enormous communication satellite. he hardly took breaks.


    this gigantic object, spanning dozens of meters, was a communication satellite.


    its energy source was a nuclear reactor.


    although the equipment was now built, there was still a significant gap in performance.


    the device¡¯s delay-free communication range was limited to four million kilometers, which paled in comparison to the system-enhanced version.


    but this device was tang rui¡¯s own creation.


    all the research results were his solo efforts.


    the sense of achievement was indeed unique.


    ¡°master, the atomic clock has been installed, and the program parameters adjusted. shall we commence testing?¡± hong lian¡¯s virtual image materialized beside tang rui, inquiring.


    ¡°begin the test,¡± tang rui nodded.


    ¡°testing underway. signal transmission: normal, information decoding: normal, information processing: normal¡­¡±


    data streamed before tang rui¡¯s eyes.


    red lotus continued scrutinizing the various functions and parameters of the communication satellite.


    ¡°master, testing is complete.¡±


    ¡°very well.¡±


    tang rui nodded, examining the data displayed on the holographic projection before him, and sighed with a mix of relief and disappointment.


    this was the communication satellite he had painstakingly created. yet, compared to the original version, it lagged far behind the technology of its era. ¡°master, shall we proceed with further modifications?¡±


    ¡°no, let¡¯s upload all the previous experimental data and the design drawings of this communication satellite to the database.¡±


    ¡°understood, master. uploading to red lotus now.¡±


    tang rui turned and left the assembly workshop, heading back to the laboratory.


    there, he began drafting his thesis:


    [energy boundary decline effect]


    [using wormholes and gravity wells for information-dimensional travel] [mapping four-dimensional space-time information on the boundary of three-dimensional space]


    [the expression and calculation method of a wormhole¡¯s dimensional coordinates in three-dimensional space-time.]


    tang rui feverishly documented all the physics knowledge he had uncovered over the month.


    the thesis might have been hastily composed,


    but he didn¡¯t mind because it encapsulated his thoughts and ideas throughout his research.


    anyone reviewing his thesis could roughly trace how he developed the quantum information shuttle communication device step by step.


    with the theoretical information he provided, the quantum information shuttle communication device was no longer an unfounded concept. even with current technology limiting delay-free communication to 4 million kilometers, his theory paved the way for future advancements, potentially reaching distances of 100 astronomical units or more.


    after several hours, he completed all the papers and a few untested conjectures, then had red lotus upload them to the database.


    having finished, tang rui headed straight home, took a shower, and promptly went to bed.


    in the past month, he had avoided late nights, but his brain had been constantly active, draining a lot of energy.


    now, he was ready for a well-deserved rest, intending to take a break from everything else.


    in the confidential database room, once tang rui uploaded the information, the staff knew immediately and began to categorize the content.


    but before doing so, the on-duty staff decided to check the end of the information.


    tang rui often left messages there, like reminders for quick reviews or directions to send the information to specific research institutes or departments.


    initially, the computer room staff were reluctant.


    their primary job was ensuring the database¡¯s integrity, not acting as messengers.


    but tang rui was an exception.


    his level of influence demanded attention.


    thus, when tang rui left a message, they had no choice but to comply.


    assignments from someone of his stature were never insignificant.


    ¡°good news today. president tang left no message.¡±


    the staff chuckled upon not finding a closing message, then proceeded to categorize and store the information.


    the satellite blueprints were filed under the satellite subsection within the aerospace technology catalog, and specifically under the communication satellite section.


    blueprints were straightforward to file.


    but the thesis posed a challenge.


    after reading tang rui¡¯s work, the staff was baffled.


    should it be filed under information and communication technology or physics theory?


    most of the thesis revolved around communication satellites, but it was steeped in physics theories.


    in the end, they decided it wasn¡¯t their concern.


    given the shockingly advanced content, it was only reasonable to report tang


    rui¡¯s work directly.


    and so, tang rui¡¯s papers and satellite designs were promptly escalated by the on-duty staff.


    an hour later, forty-seven professors, including the director of the institute of high energy physics of the chinese academy of sciences, the leader of the quantum communication research group, and the lunar internet program review and guidance group, reviewed tang rui¡¯s papers.


    astonishment was an understatement.


    many professors were taken aback.


    professor yu was particularly stunned.


    the content was beyond his comprehension.


    while he was a satellite and information expert, tang rui¡¯s theses, filled with concepts like wormholes, four-dimensional space-time, and information projection, were perplexing.


    although related to information communication, the core was deeply rooted in quantum physics.


    after digesting the thesis, professor yu felt a gap in his knowledge.


    did satellite communication now require a background in physics?


    he decided to call tang rui for clarification on the technology and the thesis¡¯s underlying knowledge.


    but alas, the call went unanswered.


    traitor!

 Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: This is What You Call Radiating With Pride

    chapter 257: this is what you call radiating with pride


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    in the evening, tang rui was awakened by li shuyao.


    a glance at the time showed that it was already seven o¡¯clock.


    he had been sleeping since the afternoon, and had he not been woken up by li


    shuyao, he might have slept on.


    ¡°master, while you were sleeping, there were sixteen phone calls and three video call requests, all of which have been blocked.¡±


    as tang rui got up to drink water, red lotus appeared beside him to report.


    ¡°who called?¡±


    ¡°master, there were calls from professor yu, professor liu, professor zhang,


    professor wang, professor guo¡­¡±


    tang rui¡¯s hand trembled as he drank water.


    what was that all about?


    so many big shots called him?


    setting down the cup, tang rui picked up his phone to call professor yu.


    others were fine, but he had to call professor yu to ask.


    ¡°hello, teacher¡­ yes, it¡¯s about my recent research¡­ yes, the communication satellite is already built, it¡¯s just a bit big¡­ okay, i understand¡­ see you tomorrow, teacher.¡±


    after hanging up the phone, tang rui rubbed his face, not expecting his research to attract the attention of so many big shots.


    these big shots were impressive.


    unable to reach him by phone, they contacted the military to get in touch with


    him, and lin chao also sent a video call.


    but he was asleep at the time, and red lotus rejected the video request and informed lin chao that he was sleeping and not to be disturbed.


    even so, these big shots did not give up and directly applied to the top to visit


    tang rui at deep red company.


    due to the large number of applicants, the top had no choice but to arrange a meeting.


    lin chao was supposed to inform him of this meeting, but he had already learned of it after calling professor yu.


    after dinner, lin chao sent another video call request.


    ¡°lin ge, i know about the meeting,¡± tang rui said as soon as he connected the video.


    ¡°know about it? alright, then i won¡¯t disturb you,¡± lin chao held back what he wanted to say.


    ¡°brother lin, i¡¯ve been in seclusion recently, has anything happened? tang


    rui asked curiously.


    he had announced a period of seclusion.


    all matters were handled by red lotus, and only things the al couldn¡¯t handle were left for him to deal with after his research was finished.


    ¡°nothing major. the people sent by cheng fei have already completed the sixth-generation aircraft order. so, for the transfer of the sixth generation aircraft production project, we still need your signature.¡±


    ¡°okay, i know. i¡¯ll sign it before i leave tomorrow morning.


    after ending the call, tang rui turned to red lotus and said, ¡°show me what


    you¡¯ve handled during this time.¡±


    ¡°okay, master.¡±


    swish!


    tang rui looked at the three-page-long list and pursed his lips.


    it seemed there had been quite a few matters to deal with.


    tang rui opened the original text of the handled events and began to review


    them.


    nothing major.


    some were company approvals, not involving personnel changes, just material procurement.


    red lotus had directly approved these financial matters.


    because many of the materials were needed for his experiments, so the orders to purchase them were issued by him, naturally there would be no problem with approval.


    apart from company matters, the rest were about the bohai bay project.


    red lotus had also handled these.


    most of the emails from the bohai bay project were technical inquiries and questions about construction plans.


    red lotus had perfectly answered all technical and construction questions.


    tang rui flipped through the list from top to bottom.


    after ensuring there were no omissions, he closed the holographic projection


    screen.


    in the evening, tang rui took out a cheongsam from the wardrobe for li shuyao to try on for him.


    it was beautiful.


    he couldn¡¯t resist.


    the next day, tang rui drove the white emperor¡¯s spacefighter to the aerospace command center in xichang, where the meeting was set.


    after getting off the plane, he entered the multifunctional hall.


    wow.


    the large multifunctional hall was almost full.


    at least 200 people were sitting, eyes everywhere, with professor big shots in the front and researchers in the back.


    ¡°president tang, sorry to disturb your research.¡±


    ¡°not at all, i finished yesterday, and i don¡¯t plan to research again for a while,


    my head hurts.¡±


    ¡°resting is good, don¡¯t work too hard.¡±


    the head of the aerospace command center greeted tang rui with a smile. tang rui was, of course, humble, having already completed his research.


    the remaining research work was no longer his concern.


    after a brief exchange, tang rui went on stage to start his lecture. everyone present valued their time, so there was no need for small talk. ¡°next, i will briefly report on some issues about wormholes and information transfer, and other theoretical and technical issues. if you have questions, feel free to raise your hand and ask for discussion.


    okay, let me start with the physical model of wormholes, including some data on wormholes, and how they form, i won¡¯t waste words, let¡¯s start talking about the energy boundary reduction effect¡­¡±


    tang rui stood on the stage, not needing to look at anything, and began to explain the situation of wormholes.


    all the theories were in his mind.


    after speaking for five minutes a professor suddenly raised his hand.


    ¡°what¡¯s your question, please?¡± tang rui saw someone raise their hand and immediately stopped to ask.


    ¡°president tang, you just mentioned that energy decreases along the edge, and you used the wormhole model as an example. i want to know if this situation is only suitable for the microscopic world, or for the macroscopic world?¡± ¡°that¡¯s a good question, but i don¡¯t know the answer because i haven¡¯t conducted further research on this physical phenomenon. my focus this time was to allow information to pass through the wormhole.


    ¡°so, whether the energy marginal reduction effect is effective in the macroscopic world, i¡¯m not sure.¡±


    tang rui shook his head, as he really couldn¡¯t answer this question.


    after all, he had not researched it and he couldn¡¯t speak without certainty.


    ¡°okay, thank you.¡±


    after hearing tang rui¡¯s answer, the other party was somewhat disappointed. tang rui nodded and continued the explanation, quickly reaching the topic of four-dimensional space-time.


    at that moment, more than a dozen big shots simultaneously raised their hands.


    tang rui smacked his lips.


    this was well-prepared.


    ¡°let¡¯s start from the left, beginning with professor liu.¡±


    tang rui glanced over and started from the left, allowing them to ask questions one by one.


    ¡°president tang, i finished reading your paper yesterday. you mentioned the issue of the mapping of four-dimensional space-time onto three-dimensional space-time.


    ¡°but later, you mentioned wormholes. as a manifestation of four-dimensional space-time, is their mapping in three-dimensional space a form of space traversal?¡±


    ¡°no, according to my theory, you can imagine four-dimensional space-time and three-dimensional space-time as two floors.


    ¡°three-dimensional space-time is the third floor, four-dimensional space-time is the fourth floor. when a wormhole forms, gravitational collapse breaks through the floor between the third and fourth floors.


    ¡°but this breakthrough is not in one place, but simultaneously in multiple points in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom of the third floor, with walls obstructing these points.


    ¡°using this wormhole means passing information from one point into it, then letting this information travel through the wormhole to another point, bypassing the walls in between.


    ¡°at this time, to find another specific point, one needs to interpret the information mapped from four-dimensional space-time to locate the position of the other point.


    ¡°but essentially, a wormhole is just a gravitational collapse in four-dimensional space. all connections of wormholes in three-dimensional space are a mapping of four-dimensional space-time in three-dimensional space-time.¡±


    as tang rui spoke, he wrote a series of formulas on the blackboard behind him. these formulas were all about space-time coordinate calculations and positioning, including multi-point positioning information for wormholes.


    swish swish swish¡­


    a group of professors below began to record the formulas tang rui wrote, their eyes wide with seriousness, more focused than high school students about to take university entrance exams.


    the sight of this scene prompted tang rui to feel a surge of emotion inside.


    what was this called?


    this was what you called radiating with pride..

 Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Task Assignment, Million Tons of Crude Oil Production

    chapter 258: task assignment, million tons of crude oil production


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°professor zhang, please go ahead.¡±


    tang rui continued to let everyone ask questions.


    ¡°president tang, what does the third line of your formula mean?¡±


    ¡°the third line? this formula¡­this is the anchor point of the timeline. at the location where the wormhole was connected, the flow of time might not be the same.


    ¡°for example, the wormhole on earth¡¯s surface and the impulse on the sun¡¯s surface have different time flows.


    ¡°therefore, if we want the information to pass through the wormhole without data loss, we have to anchor the time. otherwise, the information will pass through the wormhole at different times.¡±


    after tang rui took a look at the formula, he explained it simply.


    ¡°professor, please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°i want to ask, can we build a stable wormhole?¡±


    ¡°i don¡¯t know. the wormhole has only appeared for a very short period of time. even if negative energy is used, the time will not exceed the planck time.


    ¡°therefore, i haven¡¯t thought of any way to construct a stable wormhole at the moment.¡±


    ¡°professor, please go ahead.¡±


    ¡°president tang, if we go through the four-dimensional information projection¡­¡±


    tang rui answered the questions of more than 20 professors in one breath. he could answer some of the questions.


    there were, though, some questions that he did not know the answers to.


    after they finished asking questions, tang rui continued to explain.


    however, the more he went on, the fewer people who understood him. those who could understand him weren¡¯t information technology researchers. they were all big shots in physics.


    this made professor yu and the others very uncomfortable.


    in the blink of an eye, the morning passed.


    tang rui¡¯s explanation was basically over too.


    although there weren¡¯t many people who understood, everyone was a professional and could be very sure that tang rui¡¯s theory had no problems.


    even if there were some laws at the physical level that could not be explained.


    however, as long as the experiment was successful.


    that meant that the theory was correct, or that some of the information contained in it was inaccurate, but it was definitely not wrong.


    at noon, everyone went to the dining room for lunch.


    after resting for half an hour, the group of professors dragged tang rui back and continued their discussion.


    this time, the explanation turned into a discussion.


    this was because these big shots in physics had discovered a lot of interesting things from tang rui¡¯s research.


    they usually didn¡¯t have access to such information.


    they didn¡¯t know if there was any research in this area overseas, but there was no data in this area in the journal.


    but here at tang rui¡¯s place, there were a lot of data and physical models that he had generated when he was studying wormholes.


    this was what they were most interested in.


    in the next two days, tang rui didn¡¯t even go home. he was forcefully left here by this group of big shots, discussing academic issues for two days.


    good heavens.


    in the end, they began to discuss the problem of space-time travel.


    other than discussing academics with these big shots.


    he was also dragged to a meeting with the lunar networking project.


    how should he put it?


    because of his breakthrough in this new technology, the lunar networking plan had to be revised again.


    tang rui originally didn¡¯t want to participate.


    but there was no other way.


    the review team of the lunar networking project didn¡¯t study physics. they didn¡¯t have a better grasp of the quantum information shuttle communication satellite than tang rui, so he had to participate in the meeting.


    this led to tang rui waking up in the morning for a meeting, having a meeting after lunch, having a meeting after dinner, and then going to sleep.


    until the third night¡­


    tang rui just left the aerospace command center. when he left, his entire person was relaxed.


    it was too terrifying.


    this was how these big shots usually worked.


    who could withstand this?


    after returning home, tang rui took li shuyao to the hot springs in mount tang the next day. he wanted to rest.


    he spent two days in the hot spring at the military sanatorium in mount tang.


    tang rui relaxed for a while.


    then, he returned to the company to continue working.


    it was not that he did not want to rest for a few more days, but there were too many things to do.


    and every single one of them was a major event.


    at the company, the research team of the armed satellite was left to his own devices for half a year.


    although he had asked these people to research electromagnetic-armed satellites, they had already done so.


    later, before he went into seclusion, he asked them to use their imaginations to research armed satellites with full firepower.


    there was no time limit for this project. it was equivalent to letting them practice and play.


    this group of people also knew.


    therefore, their game level was also the highest. every day after work, they would go to the company¡¯s square and track to fight monsters and level up.


    he didn¡¯t get the project bonus.


    killing monsters and selling equipment was a small profit.


    this was all reported to him by red lotus, which made him very speechless.


    a good research team.


    he had almost crippled them.


    thus, after he returned to the company, he assigned them a task to design an armed satellite network in lunar orbit. it had to be the kind that could destroy meteorite impacts.


    the team was finished.


    the company¡¯s internal aircraft design team still needed to be arranged. after all, their game level was not low.


    the previous ground support attack aircraft project had long been completed. even the prototype was completed.


    tang rui saw that they had nothing to do.


    he gave them a mission to study the spaceships between the earth and the moon.


    it was similar to the one in civil aviation.


    the materials, energy, and power systems were all ready-made. they only needed to design the shape and internal structure of the spaceship.


    even though they had never designed a spaceship.


    however, this did not affect him.


    with the foundation, he just needed to learn for a period of time.


    after the company¡¯s matters were arranged.


    tang rui arrived at bohai bay.


    at present, the entire bohai bay tunnel project had completed the laying of the submarine segment pipeline, and the installation of the internal equipment of the tunnel was underway.


    for example, ventilation systems, lighting systems, various sensors, monitoring equipment, and so on.


    these devices all had reserved ports.


    however, the undersea tunnel was too long. the installation of equipment and the connection of cables were also very laborious.


    the reason why tang rui came over was not to watch them renovate.


    instead, it was to connect the oil pipeline.


    without him, no one else would be able to get involved.


    ¡°the connection between the submarine pipeline and the land interface has been completed. the refinery connected to the pipeline has also been replaced with new equipment. now, we are waiting for your orders.¡±


    petrochina had already prepared the refinery.


    the pipeline was connected to northeast china and central china. there was an oil refinery in each of these two places, which belonged to two companies respectively.


    the bohai bay oilfield development company was only responsible for extracting oil.


    at that time, the refineries of the two companies would pay for the amount of crude oil they used.


    this account was calculated separately.


    ¡°inform the two refineries and get their personnel ready. 1¡¯11 conduct a pipeline test later. tell them to pay attention to safety and check the parameters in the pipeline,¡± tang rui said to the heads of the two companies.


    ¡°alright, we¡¯ll go inform them now.¡±


    ten minutes later, when the two returned, they said that the two refineries were ready to conduct the test at any time.


    tang rui nodded after listening and let red lotus test the oil pipeline and gas pipeline.


    shoowsh!


    under red lotus¡¯s control, the pressure in the pipe increased dramatically.


    the sensors began to give feedback on the situation of the pipeline.


    the entire test lasted for more than three hours.


    after making sure that everything was fine.


    only then did tang rui let red lotus control the underground drilling robot to take action, drilling through the last section of obstruction.


    they had been waiting underground for months.


    following tang rui¡¯s order, the five robots started working at the same time. ten minutes later, they had connected five oil fields.


    the crude oil and natural gas in the oil field flowed directly into the underground passage under the enormous pressure and finally gathered in the oil and gas separation tank of the drilling platform below the undersea mineral vein.


    after separation, crude oil and natural gas were transported out through two pipes.


    ¡°red lotus, how much crude oil can you transport every day?¡±


    ¡°master, the limit of the oil pipeline is that it can carry five million tons of transportation per day, but the two refineries can¡¯t digest this.


    ¡°according to the current demand, the daily oil transportation capacity of the oil pipeline is 600,000 tons, and it is expected to reach 1 million tons in three months.¡±


    a million tons?


    this amount of mining had basically reached the level of the middle east and russia, and it was very convenient to transport them.


    in the future, we won¡¯t have to worry about our oil being choked..

 Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: Seabed Set Up, Obtaining Streaming Rights

    chapter 259: seabed set up, obtaining streaming rights


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°mr. tang, how should this drilling platform be operated?¡± asked the head of petrochina.


    at the moment, crude oil was being extracted.


    however, the extraction amount was not fixed and required manual control, but under the current circumstances, they had no way to control it.


    -before the undersea tunnel is connected, you don¡¯t need to worry about the drilling platform. wait until the tunnel is through, then arrange for people to come over.


    as for the issue of crude oil extraction, first arrange for two refineries to coordinate with me, and we¡¯ll discuss the rest later.


    tang rui thought for a moment and decided to let red lotus manage it for a while.


    after all, the undersea tunnel was not yet connected.


    having employees use the emergency passage for commuting, not to mention the inconvenience, would drive the staff crazy.


    ¡°alright, then we¡¯ll have to trouble mr. tang for now.¡±


    the heads of the petroleum and petrochemical sectors didn¡¯t say much.


    despite their high positions, they really couldn¡¯t do much in this matter. the entire bohai bay project was completely controlled by tang rui. as long as he didn¡¯t mess up, no one could influence his decisions.


    after the oil pipeline was connected, tang rui handed over the work to red


    lotus and went fishing in bohai bay on a yacht.


    he didn¡¯t leave because the work wasn¡¯t finished yet.


    there was nothing for him to do for the bohai bay project, but he had to rearrange the matters concerning the korean side.


    the sea was like an abyss, pitch black in the darkness of the night.


    tang rui stood on the yacht¡¯s deck, looking at the red dots twinkling in the


    sky, his private plane.


    when the private plane hovered above the sea, it opened its rear hatch, and several robots began throwing items from the cargo bay into the sea.


    splash!


    splash!


    components of a spaceship model were thrown into the sea, and underwater robots caught these parts, dragging them towards the seabed tunnel.


    soon, these parts were dragged by the robots into the undersea tunnel, and after half an hour of travel, they reached an underground cavity.


    then, the robots began to assemble the spaceship model parts, injecting them with liquid high-energy battery solution.


    this high-energy battery solution was the explosive kind.


    once the solution was poured in, the exterior of the spaceship model¡¯s hull displayed blue lines, looking mysterious and sci-fi.


    ¡°master, the spaceship model assembly is complete, high-energy batteries have been injected, and the tungsten alloy steel plates have been replaced without the other party noticing any abnormalities,¡± red lotus reported to tang rui about the spaceship model¡¯s arrangement.


    ¡°good, fill the underground space¡¯s gaps, then evacuate and destroy all traces,¡± tang rui said, nodding in satisfaction.


    ¡°understood, master,¡± red lotus acknowledged.


    under red lotus¡¯s control, a group of robots began the final cleanup, erasing


    all traces.


    after finishing, most of the robots returned to continue working in the undersea tunnel, with only one robot entering the drilling platform through the emergency exit.


    when it emerged, it was carrying two long alloy boxes, then brought them onto the yacht.


    tang rui saw the two alloy boxes but did not approach them.


    the contents were somewhat dangerous.


    one box contained deuterium-tritium fuel rods, and the other yellowcake.


    he had come to take these special materials away.


    he indeed needed them.


    after all, the higher the level of technology, the greater the energy demand.


    a night passed without words.


    the next morning, the yacht docked.


    tang rui headed to the airport.


    on his way to the airport, he received a call from the military¡¯s special department, inquiring about one thing.


    whether the undersea fixtures were arranged properly. tang rui immediately confirmed that everything was in place. the fixtures were sturdy, and the bases solid. if tampered with maliciously, they would explode.


    the special department was pleased with this arrangement, telling tang rui that they liked it.


    they also informed him about a situation in korea, which couldn¡¯t be hidden anymore. the americans were very curious about korea¡¯s situation recently, so there was a high probability that they would intervene.


    tang rui laughed it off.


    he didn¡¯t take it seriously.


    after all, everything that needed to be arranged had been done.


    the special department had also written the script. now, they were just waiting for the actors to take their places. but considering the current digging speed in korea, he would have to wait a while to watch the drama unfold.


    after hanging up the phone, tang rui, carrying the special materials, boarded his private plane and took off back to the company.


    security checks had nothing to do with him.


    it didn¡¯t matter that he was carrying two boxes.


    even if he carried a rocket launcher, no one would bother him.


    back home, tang rui asked red lotus to store the special materials, then went to the lab, opened the holographic projection screen, and observed earth¡¯s outer space.


    during his research retreat, dozens more satellites had been added to earth¡¯s outer space orbit.


    everyone was making it clear that they were focusing on the aerospace field, so more satellites needed to be launched.


    officially, all these launched satellites were remote sensing and meteorological satellites.


    but according to neutrino satellite scans, most of these satellites were detection and spy satellites, and some were even armed satellites.


    what about the treaty banning space weapons?


    to the five good people, that was all just paper.


    when needed, it was a powerful weapon to restrict others.


    when not needed, these treaties were just paper.


    of course, tang rui didn¡¯t care about these armed satellites. his main observation was the american lunar spacecraft.


    perhaps due to external stimulati, the lunar spacecraft, originally scheduled to launch at the end of the year, around christmas, was now expected to launch in half a month.


    this was also an important part of the american space strategy, namely, returning to the moon.


    currently floating in earth¡¯s orbit, most of the lunar spacecraft¡¯s modules had been launched and docked.


    the entire lunar spacecraft looked like a small space station, just without large solar panels.


    according to american news, they would launch the last module in a month, the return module.


    then, the spacecraft would embark on its journey to the moon.


    -the spacecraft has no problems, it seems that although the americans have sped up, the quality of the spacecraft is still fine,¡± tang rui concluded after studying the lunar spacecraft.


    as long as he didn¡¯t sabotage it, this american lunar mission was unlikely to fail.


    after pondering for a while, tang rui gave up the idea of sabotage, as it was simply too low.


    it worked, but playing such tricks often was not interesting.


    so, this time tang rui planned to play differently. ¡°lin, contact cctv and use their name to obtain the live broadcast rights for the american return to the moon.¡±


    ¡°broadcast rights? do you mean to broadcast the rocket launch?


    ¡°not a relay, but a live broadcast. make sure the contract clearly states that it¡¯s the live broadcast rights for their moon landing.¡±


    ¡°alright, i¡¯ll contact them right now..¡±

 Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: CCTV Reporter, CCTV Livery (Part 1)

    chapter 260: cctv reporter, cctv livery (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    director, you wanted to see me?¡±


    he yun cautiously asked as she entered the director¡¯s office, wondering if there might have been some mistake.


    as a newly employed junior reporter, being summoned by the director was completely unexpected.


    ¡°ah, xiao he is here, take a seat.¡±


    ¡°thank you, director.¡±


    the director looked over the recently regularized junior reporter and nodded in satisfaction.


    she had a decent appearance, conducted herself well, and was a graduate of a media university.


    her basic skills were solid.


    with two years of training, she could become a key player.


    ¡°xiao he, the station has a task for you, the specifics weren¡¯t clearly stated by the other party, so you¡¯ll need to adapt as necessary.¡±


    the director spoke plainly, without any formalities, briefly explaining the situation.


    after all, it was a message from higher up.


    they wanted cctv to send a reporter to cooperate with the crimson corporation.


    but how exactly to cooperate, how long it would take, and what the work entailed was unknown.


    the higher-ups didn¡¯t say.


    or maybe they weren¡¯t clear either.


    after receiving the task, the director thought it over and decided to send a promising newcomer.


    director, is this task an interview or something else?¡± he yun was confused after hearing the details.


    what did it mean to adapt as necessary?


    ¡°the specific task will be determined by the arrangements of the crimson corporation.¡±


    ¡°okay, when do i leave?¡±


    ¡°you should go back and prepare now. soon, someone from the military will


    take you to the airport and discuss confidentiality issues with you.¡±


    ¡°i understand, director, i¡¯ll go prepare.¡±


    good, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s no trouble at all, director. i¡¯ll be going now.¡±


    alright, call the station if you need anything.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    after leaving the director¡¯s office, he yun went back to hand over her work. being a new regular staff member, she didn¡¯t have much to do and quickly finished up.


    then she went back to her dormitory to pack her things, including a change of clothes and her work laptop, and waited for the military personnel.


    in less than half an hour, the military personnel arrived, discussed the confidentiality issues with her, and then took her to the military airport. at the airport, she saw a large, sci-fi-styled airplane.


    painted with the crimson corporation¡¯s logo, she recognized it as the widely-discussed plane online.


    it was said to be president tang¡¯s private plane, the head of crimson.


    ¡°major gao, hello. the target has been delivered, the confidentiality agreement is signed, and the background check is clear.¡±


    ¡°okay, thank you for your assistance.¡±


    after speaking with the military personnel, gao yang said to he yun, ¡°reporter he, please follow me.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    he yun nodded and followed gao yang onto the plane.


    after boarding the private plane, she realized just how luxurious and sci-fi looking the interior was.


    however, the military personnel had warned her.


    during the mission, act as if you haven¡¯t seen anything, don¡¯t ask questions, don t take pictures, and don¡¯t touch any equipment or facilities.


    so, after boarding the plane, she just sat in her seat, buckled her seatbelt, and sat quietly.


    after gao yang stored her luggage, he returned to the living room and casually sat on the sofa.


    ¡°red lotus, we can take off now.¡±


    ¡°acknowledged.¡±


    the next second, the private plane slowly took off.


    without any gliding, it lifted off vertically.


    he yun, sitting quietly in her seat, was a bit bewildered by the view outside the window.


    she glanced at gao yang, who was lounging on the sofa with his legs crossed, not wearing a seatbelt, and playing with his phone. she moved her mouth to ¡¯ speak but said nothing.


    when the private plane reached high altitude and started to accelerate, she finally felt the sensation of being pushed back.


    but the feeling wasn¡¯t strong, similar to a car accelerating, and didn¡¯t affect much.


    after a while, the private plane began to fly smoothly.


    at that time, gao yang got up, took a bottle of drink from the fridge, opened it, and began to drink.


    ¡°uh¡­ reporter he, would you like something to drink?¡±


    ¡°no, thank you,¡± he yun shook her head in response.


    gao yang nodded and continued to sit on the sofa playing with his phone, occasionally taking a sip of his drink.


    this behavior made he yun uncomfortable.


    she was just being polite.


    why was he so straightforward?


    he yun took a deep breath, then asked, ¡°um¡­ may i unbuckle my seatbelt now?¡±


    ¡°you can, you didn¡¯t need to wear it in the first place,¡± gao yang replied without looking up.


    ¡°can i use my phone?¡±


    ¡°yes, but no photos.¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    after unbuckling her seatbelt, he yun took out her phone, connected to the plane¡¯s network, and messaged her parents on wechat, informing them she would be on a business trip for the next few days.


    half an hour later, he yun was still chatting on wechat, unaware that the plane had already landed.


    ¡°reporter he, we¡¯ve arrived, let¡¯s disembark.¡±


    ¡°oh¡­ okay, sorry.¡±


    he yun looked out the window, not immediately processing the situation.


    when did they land?


    she didn¡¯t even feel it.


    following gao yang off the plane, they arrived at the entrance to a mountain base.


    ¡°once inside, don¡¯t wander around alone, and don¡¯t touch anything. remember this.¡±


    gao yang turned and spoke seriously to he yun.


    ¡°okay, i understand,¡± he yun nodded.


    buzz!


    the door to the mountain base opened.


    the two walked into the laser corridor, and at that moment, red lotus¡¯s voice resounded..

 Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: CCTV Reporter, CCTV Livery (Part 2)

    chapter 261: cctv reporter, cctv livery (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°gaoyang, with high-level authorization, is permitted to enter.¡±


    ¡°he yun, with temporary authorization, is permitted to enter.¡±


    he yun was startled by the voice of red lotus, but seeing that gaoyang had no reaction, she could only follow closely behind him, heading inside.


    upon reaching the laboratory door, gaoyang pressed the access control switch.


    the large door of the laboratory opened.


    ¡°mr. tang, the reporter he from cctv has been brought back,¡± gaoyang reported to tang rui upon entering the laboratory.


    ¡°okay, brother yang, take a seat for a moment, there¡¯s something for you to do later,¡± tang rui nodded and said to gaoyang.


    ¡°okay.¡± gaoyang found a chair and sat down casually.


    tang rui looked at he yun. how to put it?


    prettier than bingbing but not nearly as cute.


    ¡°please take a seat, reporter he. don¡¯t be too formal.¡±


    ¡°thank you, mr. tang. my name is he yun, and i am a reporter from cctv.¡±


    ¡°yes, i am well aware of your information, and i am very satisfied with your professional capabilities. however, this mission is a bit special, so i want to ask, do you have a fear of deep space?¡±


    tang rui asked this question as it¡¯s something that cannot be ascertained from a file, it must be asked directly.


    ¡°no,¡± he yun shook her head.


    ¡°what about claustrophobia? if you were to stay alone in a closed and silent space, how long could you endure?¡±


    upon hearing this question, he yun suddenly had a bad premonition.


    but she did not back down, instead, after thinking, she said, ¡°i don¡¯t have claustrophobia, but i¡¯m not sure how long i could last in a silent and enclosed environment.¡±


    ¡°i see, then let¡¯s test it, what do you think?¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    tang rui nodded, appreciating the character of reporter he.


    ¡°brother yang, take reporter he to the sky, let her experience it firsthand,¡± he said to gaoyang.


    ¡°okay, reporter he, follow me.¡±


    ¡°oh¡­ okay.¡±


    he yun entered in a daze and left in a daze.


    to the sky?


    which sky?


    he yun, confused, followed gaoyang onto the spacecraft.


    several minutes later, she finally understood what going to the sky meant ¨C it was literal.


    as the spacecraft left earth¡¯s orbit with its tail pointed towards earth.


    at this moment, even through the porthole, only the infinite void of the universe could be seen, but neither earth nor the moon were visible.


    ¡°reporter he, how do you feel? are you uncomfortable anywhere?¡± gaoyang floated over to he yun and asked.


    ¡°there¡¯s no physical discomfort, just a bit unbelievable.¡± he yun¡¯s head was buzzing.


    from getting off the plane to now, her mind had never been normal.


    ¡°here are some related materials, you can take a look at them, these two tubes are your dinner for tonight, you can take them out and have a look later to pass the time. next is the formal test, if you feel panic or anxiety, you can call me, but that means you fail.¡±


    gaoyang handed he yun two things, a set of materials and dinner, then led her to the restroom.


    after he yun entered, the door of the restroom closed.


    at this moment, the surroundings became quiet, and outside the window was a void of the universe.


    after he yun entered, she took a while to recover.


    she didn¡¯t know the current time, nor did she know her location.


    all she could do now was to read the materials and numb her senses with work.


    gaoyang, outside, took out his phone and continued playing games.


    others may not get a mobile signal in outer space but that wasn¡¯t the case with tang rui¡¯s equipment; even on the moon and mars, one could still play games on their phone.


    after an unknown amount of time, he yun had finished reading the materials, even memorizing the contents but she couldn¡¯t feel any changes from the outside world.


    the stars outside the porthole remained unchanged and so did the lights in the room.


    her perception of the outside world was beginning to get slightly confused.


    luckily, she got hungry at this point.


    she took out the tube that resembled toothpaste for dinner, opened it, and squeezed it into her mouth. the taste couldn¡¯t be said to be bad, just very average.


    after eating, she leaned against the porthole, watching the sea of stars outside.


    the more she watched, the more lost in thought she became.


    after a long time, he yun¡¯s psychological state began to change, and she felt an inexplicable panic and oppression.


    but she was still able to overcome these feelings.


    however, the inability to sleep made her very uncomfortable.


    after enduring for an unknown amount of time.


    time seemed to have no change.


    she needed to use the restroom.


    how to handle this?


    ¡°major gaoyang?¡± having no choice, he yun had to speak up.


    ¡°i¡¯m here.¡±


    hearing he yun¡¯s call, gaoyang opened the door of the restroom.


    this was also not up to standard.


    according to tang rui, it wasn¡¯t necessary to endure for too long, but 12 hours should be the minimum.


    but it had only been six hours, and she couldn¡¯t hold on anymore.


    it seemed they needed to change the person.


    ¡°i want to ask, how do you use the restroom in space?¡± he yun said to gaoyang, with no expression of shyness.


    this was a physiological issue, not because she couldn¡¯t hold on.


    ¡°this¡­¡±


    gaoyang was stunned upon hearing this question.


    this¡­


    this issue hadn¡¯t been considered.


    ¡°sorry, we did not consider this thoroughly. i will return now.¡±


    after saying this, gaoyang led her to the cockpit, asking her to buckle up.


    then he had red lotus control the spacecraft to return.


    ¡°what? how to use the restroom?¡±


    tang rui, lying on the couch playing with his phone, was also stunned upon receiving red lotus¡¯s report.


    right.


    he hadn¡¯t considered this issue.


    gaoyang¡¯s special combat armor had these functions built-in.


    so he had forgotten about it.


    ¡°red lotus, according to the data, make a nano load-bearing suit and a space combat armor.¡±


    ¡°okay, master, i understand.¡±


    the next day, gaoyang, with he yun now wearing a nano load-bearing suit, returned to space again, this time they stayed in space for 22 hours.


    this already met tang rui¡¯s requirements.


    but there was still time.


    they could go to space for a longer time, to get accustomed to it.


    and so, gaoyang and he yun, every day, rode the spacecraft to outer space to adapt to the environment.


    a man and a woman in a closed environment.


    dopamine, in such situations, always secreted a bit more.


    so, one day, red lotus reported to tang rui, saying that gaoyang¡¯s hormonal reactions were abnormal, with a rapid increase in heart rate, which initially scared tang rui, thinking something had happened to gaoyang.


    after checking the spacecraft¡¯s surveillance.


    well¡­ it was gaoyang and he yun who, in a weightless situation, bumped into each other.


    tang rui immediately closed the surveillance.


    then he told red lotus to record these bodily reactions as mating, not injury or abnormality.


    time slowly passed.


    soon, the day arrived when the americans launched the moon landing return capsule. they had planned for this day for a long time.


    what constellation project?


    what fake manned lunar flight?


    in short, they had made many real and fake plans, but there was no major movement.


    this time, they were really going to return to the moon.


    major media from all over the world broadcasted this moon landing by eagle sauce, as it was also a major event for all humanity.


    after decades, humanity had returned to the moon once again.


    cctv had bought the broadcasting rights long ago, so cctv¡¯s reporters went directly to eagle sauce¡¯s space launch center to shoot the rocket launch.


    ¡°hello, viewers, behind me is the kennedy space center, that rocket standing up, is about to launch¡­¡±


    the field reporter from cctv reported directly from outside the space center, allowing viewers to clearly see the rocket behind her.


    a few minutes later, three astronauts walked out from nasa¡¯s building, waving to the people around and accepting interviews from reporters.


    however, our cctv reporter was on the outermost circle, without interview rights, only able to watch from behind.


    seeing this, tang rui narrowed his eyes.


    ¡°brother yang, are you ready?¡±


    ¡°we are ready.¡±


    ¡°good, then you go ahead, wait for them at the carmen line. their flight trajectory has already been calculated by red lotus.¡±


    ¡°understood.¡±


    after saying this, gaoyang took he yun onto the spacecraft.


    at this time, the spacecraft¡¯s appearance hadn¡¯t changed, but its livery had changed dramatically. on the wings, the letters cctv glittered..

 Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: USA, You Dont Want Those Three

    chapter 262: usa, you don¡¯t want those three


    astronauts to encounter anything bad in outer space, do you?


    translator: endlessfantasy translation | editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°the americans are well-prepared this time.¡±


    ¡°just listen, they¡¯ve been boasting for years. although there¡¯s some action now, it¡¯s hard to say what it will amount to.¡±


    ¡°i don¡¯t care whether america¡¯s moon landing plan is just hot air. i just want to know how our manned moon landing plan is progressing.¡±


    before the rocket launch, the webcast room of the broadcast studio was filled with rolling comments from netizens.


    all kinds of comments were being made.


    but most people were just there for the spectacle. they were more interested in watching their own manned moon spacecraft take off.


    after a while, the director switched the camera back to the field host.


    at this time, three american astronauts had already boarded the spacecraft, and the rocket was about to launch.


    ¡°the audience is curious about the white smoke emitted by the rocket. actually, those are from the low-temperature storage tanks, condensing the surrounding water vapor to form a mist.


    ¡°it¡¯s like the white mist around ice cream when you eat it in summer.


    ¡°okay, the countdown has begun, and the rocket is about to launch.¡±


    the field host stopped speaking, and the camera was focused on the rocket that was about to launch.


    ¡°launch!¡±


    with the countdown ending, the rocket engines ignited.


    boom!


    three heavy rocket engines ignited.


    the massive thrust supported the rocket¡¯s takeoff, with white smoke billowing beneath the launch pad.


    the rocket¡¯s speed increased.


    the camera¡¯s tracking view became increasingly blurred.


    when the rocket turned into a dot and disappeared into the sky, the director switched the scene.


    ¡°what a pity, no explosion.¡±


    ¡°boring, no fireworks.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s the end of the excitement, back to regular programming. nothing interesting.¡±


    just as everyone was preparing to leave, the host in the broadcast studio spoke. ¡°okay, the rocket has been launched. now, let¡¯s turn to our second field host, who will continue to live broadcast america¡¯s moon landing. welcome he yun.¡± the director switched the camera, splitting the studio¡¯s screen in half, showing the interior of the spacecraft on one side and the studio on the other.


    ¡°hello, audience friends, i¡¯m he yun from cctv. i¡¯m currently too kilometers above the earth¡¯s surface, which is the karman line.


    ¡°next, i will be live broadcasting for you. alright, the american rocket has completed its third stage separation. let¡¯s follow and take a look at their return capsule.¡±


    after he yun finished speaking with a smile, she signaled to gao yang to adjust the camera, pointing it outside.


    they were in front of a huge floor-to-ceiling window of the space shuttle, which provided a clear view of outer space.


    the two were broadcasting from this location.


    as gao yang adjusted the camera angle, the american return capsule appeared in the audience¡¯s view.


    ¡°damn!¡±


    ¡°damn!¡±


    ¡°damn¡­ this is going to be big.¡±


    ¡°no wonder they were live broadcasting america¡¯s moon landing. they were waiting for this moment.¡±


    the audience members who hadn¡¯t left yet were all stunned.


    this was far beyond their imagination.


    watching the live broadcast with clear images and tracking shots from all angles.


    they were all a bit overwhelmed.


    after a moment of shock, everyone began to call their friends.


    it was a joke.


    before, they just wanted to see if america¡¯s rocket would explode. now, they wanted to know how long the live broadcast would last, and if they could follow the footage all the way to the moon.


    if that was really possible.


    that would be exciting.


    suddenly, the number of people in the live broadcast room began to skyrocket.


    at the same time, inside nasa¡¯s space command center, everyone was dumbfounded.


    the astronauts reported, ¡°there¡¯s a plane following us, flying around us.¡± ¡°a plane? is it the red company¡¯s aerospace fighter?¡± asked the head of nasa. according to the astronauts¡¯ report, the only plane that could reach outer space was crimson corporation¡¯s white emperor spacefighter.


    astronaut: ¡°it¡¯s not a fighter, i saw the letters on the outside of the plane, it says cctv.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± the head of nasa was baffled.


    crimson¡¯s logo was not letters.


    but what was this cctv?


    ¡°director, look at this video.¡±


    at this time, a nasa employee took out a phone and handed it to the director to show him the content.


    a moon landing live broadcast?


    seeing the title of the live broadcast room, he didn¡¯t feel anything wrong.


    but when he saw the content of the live broadcast, he was stunned. it was their return capsule.


    how could it be filmed from top to bottom, left to right, in various styles?


    ¡°what kind of live broadcast is this?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s cctv¡¯s live broadcast.¡±


    ¡°whose live broadcast it is, tell them to stop immediately, right now, or don¡¯t blame me for being rude.¡±


    ¡°that director, we have a contract.¡±


    ¡°what contract?¡±


    ¡°the live broadcast contract.¡±


    when the director learned that cctv¡¯s abbreviation was indeed cctv, he was filled with confusion.


    he had thought the 5 million paid for the live broadcast rights was a great deal at the time.


    but now, he felt the money was a bit hot to handle.


    he knew about the live broadcast.


    but he didn¡¯t expect the other party¡¯s live broadcast to be like this.


    ¡°director, the return capsule has reached the designated orbit, should we dock?¡± a staff member asked.


    docking?


    of course, they should dock.


    could it be that the astronauts should return directly in their space suits? that would be a joke.


    but the problem was, if they docked now, someone would be filming next to them.


    who knows how many people are watching online.


    this¡­


    after a long moment, the director said helplessly, ¡°start docking.¡±


    elsewhere, inside the space shuttle, gao yang held the camera, focusing on the docking point between the return capsule and the moon spacecraft, zooming in for a close shot.


    next to him, he yun began to explain.


    ¡°dear viewers, the return capsule is about to dock with the moon spacecraft. this step is highly technical.


    ¡°we can now see that the distance between them is very close, which is the most dangerous moment for docking. because both are moving at high speeds, any mistake in docking would have terrible consequences.


    ¡°the docking has started, very accurate, in at once. alright, now the two are tightly connected.¡±


    he yun explained the situation outside, but the numerous netizens in the live broadcast room were all puzzled.


    ¡°is it me who¡¯s mistaken, or is there something wrong with this commentary?¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t think too much, it¡¯s definitely you who¡¯s mistaken. the commentary is flawless, both are moving very fast, and any misinsertion would be very dangerous, directly cutting it off.¡±


    ¡°the one above, you also seem off.¡±


    the netizens¡¯ ability to deviate from the topic was still very strong.


    but this did not affect the live broadcast.


    as the docking completed, the three astronauts in the return capsule moved through the cabin into the moon spacecraft.


    the moon spacecraft was actually a small modular space station, each part equipped with many supplies.


    america¡¯s preparation this time was very thorough.


    in the laboratory, tang rui received a video call from lin chao.


    ¡°brother lin, what¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°director tang, the higher-ups want to know what you¡¯re going to do next?¡±


    ¡°just follow the contract, live broadcast america¡¯s moon landing.¡±


    ¡°the whole process?¡±


    ¡°yes, the whole process, from their ascent to their return to earth, i want to live broadcast everything.¡±


    ¡°that¡­ the americans want to breach the contract.¡±


    ¡°breach the contract? tell this to the americans: you don¡¯t want anything bad to happen to those three astronauts in outer space, right?¡±

 Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: An American Failure (Part 1)

    chapter 263: an american failure (part 1)


    translator: end less fantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    breach of contract?


    who were they kidding?


    it would seem they didn¡¯t realize whose territory space was.


    after hanging up the video, tang rui continued to watch the live broadcast.


    such a live broadcast was really interesting.


    tang rui found it amusing, and so did the netizens at home and abroad. the only ones who felt uncomfortable were the americans.


    they had just returned to the moon.


    this should have been a happy day, so why did it feel so unpleasant?


    ¡°the boss has sent a message, don¡¯t bother with them, let¡¯s continue with our plan as scheduled.¡±


    ¡°okay, i got it.¡±


    the nasa person in charge adjusted his mood and then started issuing orders for the three astronauts to check the various systems of the lunar spacecraft and take inventory of the supplies on board.


    during this time, red lotus was controlling the space shuttle, circling the lunar spacecraft in a precise and elegant manner, taking shots from every angle.


    he yun also had the information provided by tang rui.


    following the details in the data, she talked about everything from the external cabin of the american lunar spacecraft to its internal components and overall performance.


    the special department personnel of the americans, who had been in the live broadcast room, turned green when they heard these detailed data and information.


    it was one thing to have their moon landing live-streamed.


    but having all the data of their lunar spacecraft exposed was a bit too much.


    the special department immediately sent the news back home.


    the americans quickly organized a team to start an investigation.


    to obtain such comprehensive data, it must have been leaked by no ordinary person, so they turned their attention to the nasa person in charge.


    hmm?


    they had sold the live broadcast rights for 5 million?


    never mind that.


    first, find a scapegoat.


    ¡°who are you people?¡±


    ¡°we are from fbi, please keep away if you¡¯re unrelated.¡±


    several fbi agents walked into nasa¡¯s space command center and approached the person in charge.


    ¡°what are you doing?¡± the person in charge asked, frowning.


    ¡°sir, please come with us,¡± the fbi agents showed their badges and said.


    ¡°you have no right to do this, i still have to command the moon landing project, leave me alone.¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m sorry, sir, but as of now, you¡¯re no longer the person in charge.¡±


    the fbi agents forcibly took the person in charge away.


    soon, new person in charge arrived in the command center.


    ¡°i¡¯m pleased to work with everyone. until the completion of this moon landing mission, i will act as the person in charge. i hope everyone can cooperate with my work, thank you.¡±


    after the new person in charge greeted everyone, he began to inquire about the current various information.


    once all the information was compiled.


    he gave the order to launch the lunar spacecraft.


    according to the research above, if the other party wants to live broadcast, then let them. anyway, once the lunar spacecraft leaves earth¡¯s orbit, they won¡¯t be able to broadcast live anymore.


    right now, everything on the lunar spacecraft was normal and supplies were abundant.


    so, why stay in outer space around earth, just to be live-streamed for fun?


    following the orders of the new person in charge, the three astronauts began to operate the lunar spacecraft, coordinating with the ground instructions and started to accelerate around earth¡¯s orbit.


    as the lunar spacecraft accelerated, red lotus also controlled the space shuttle to accelerate.


    ¡°dear viewers, the lunar spacecraft has now begun to accelerate. according to the american moon landing plan, their lunar spacecraft will use earth¡¯s gravity slingshot to accelerate to 11.8 kilometers per second, then leave earth¡¯s orbit.


    ¡°what you see now is the main engine of the lunar spacecraft, a rocket engine using unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine as fuel.


    ¡°unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine is a highly toxic substance. currently, the rockets we launch from the ground mostly use liquid oxygen kerosene¡­¡±


    he yun, reading the prompts on her glasses, began to educate the viewers in the live broadcast room, while revealing various parameters of the american lunar spacecraft.


    as the speed of the lunar spacecraft increased.


    when the speed exceeded 11.2 kilometers per second, the lunar spacecraft left earth¡¯s orbit.


    at that time, both chinese and american netizens and were paying attention to the live broadcast room.


    they wanted to know if the space shuttle would continue to follow.


    the next second, the space shuttle effortlessly left earth¡¯s orbit.


    closely following the lunar spacecraft, it continued the live broadcast.


    why?


    why were you following?


    was there enough fuel?


    you wouldn¡¯t come back once you flew out, right?


    as for the thoughts of the americans, no one on the internet cared, as everyone was keenly watching the content of the live broadcast room.


    because at this time, the space shuttle accelerated.


    whoosh.


    the space shuttle overtook the lunar spacecraft and moved in front of it to broadcast live.


    ¡°everyone can see through the camera¡¯s lens, as the lunar spacecraft accelerates, earth in the background will get smaller and smaller.


    ¡°the current real-time speed of the lunar spacecraft is 12.3 kilometers per second, which is already very fast, but this is not the limit of the lunar spacecraft, they are still accelerating.


    ¡°come, let¡¯s follow the camera¡¯s lens and observe the tail of the lunar spacecraft¡­¡±


    under red lotus¡¯s control, the space shuttle continued to circle around the lunar spacecraft, taking shots from various angles and positions.


    filming this way.


    filming upside down.


    filming from above.


    filming from below.


    the three astronauts inside the lunar spacecraft were already numb by this point, even though their lunar spacecraft kept accelerating.


    but the other party didn¡¯t feel it at all and continued to film around them..

 Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: An American Failure (Part 2)

    chapter 264: an american failure (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    their lunar spacecraft was supposed to be the most advanced, right?


    why did this happen?


    they were puzzled.


    in the blink of an eye.


    two hours passed.


    it was deep into the night.


    although there were still many people in the live broadcast room, he yun, who had been continuously speaking and live streaming, was also very tired.


    tang rui looked at the time.


    he contacted gaoyang to release an unmanned camera, attach it to the lunar spacecraft, and then return.


    ¡°okay, that¡¯s all for today¡¯s commentary. next, we will release an unmanned camera, attach it to the lunar spacecraft, and broadcast from the first-person perspective.


    ¡°i¡¯ll be back tomorrow morning at 8 to continue the commentary. it¡¯s already late, and he yun is going off work to rest. if you like, you can watch our return journey from the first-person perspective.¡±


    after he yun finished speaking, the director immediately switched the camera.


    the live broadcast room split into two views: one from the lunar spacecraft and one from the space shuttle.


    the view from the lunar spacecraft wasn¡¯t very interesting.


    at most, it showed high-definition shots of the cosmic starry sky.


    but the first-person view from the space shuttle was really interesting.


    as honglian controlled the engine to accelerate.


    the space shuttle returned to earth¡¯s orbit in less than five minutes and then plunged into the atmosphere.


    the speed stunned everyone.


    ¡°okay, that¡¯s all for today¡¯s presentation. see you tomorrow morning at 8. goodbye!¡±


    the space shuttle¡¯s first-person view disappeared.


    the live broadcast room was left with only the first-person view from the lunar spacecraft.


    but the chat room was very lively.


    ¡°wow¡­ what was that speed?¡±


    ¡°i went to the bathroom and came back to find they had already returned to earth?¡±


    ¡°is my bladder that big? how long was i gone?¡±


    ¡°tonight¡¯s live broadcast, i feel like i understood it, but also didn¡¯t. can someone more knowledgeable explain?¡±


    ¡°can¡¯t you look it up online? always bothering us knowledgeable people, we¡¯re tired too.¡±


    the netizens in the chat room began to boast and joke.


    everyone was very happy.


    initially, they thought the american moon landing broadcast wouldn¡¯t be interesting, but then¡­ they got a surprise.


    chinese netizens were excited, but people abroad were restless.


    scary.


    too scary.


    they had managed to keep calm when the space shuttle easily caught up with the lunar spacecraft, as a short burst of acceleration was possible for the lunar spacecraft too, though it would consume a lot of fuel.


    but the speed of the space shuttle¡¯s return journey truly frightened them; they could see earth visibly getting larger.


    that kind of speed was terrifying.


    what to do?


    they decided to convene a think tank meeting.


    ¡®what do you think about their space shuttle?¡¯ the big boss asked.


    members of the think tank frowned and remained silent.


    how were they going to think?


    by just sitting and watching.


    with no data, what could they think about?


    after discussing for a long time, they came up with nothing, instead just cursing the special department.


    useless¡­ only good at making dirty money.


    not a single piece of useful intelligence.


    the next day, tang rui got up early, ready to enjoy the spectacle.


    gaoyang and he yun also woke up early.


    after taking care of personal hygiene, eating breakfast, and changing clothes.


    they boarded the space shuttle again.


    at 8 o¡¯clock sharp, the director timely switched the live broadcast view.


    ¡°hello, viewers and friends, we meet again. i am the field host he yun. we have just flown out of the atmosphere and are heading towards the lunar spacecraft to continue the live broadcast.¡±


    red lotus accelerated the space shuttle.


    in less than ten minutes, they had caught up with the lunar spacecraft.


    at that time, he yun had just started explaining some scientific content.


    when they arrived beside the lunar spacecraft, gaoyang¡¯s camera again focused on the lunar spacecraft.


    through the porthole, viewers in the live broadcast room could clearly see the three astronauts inside the lunar spacecraft preparing to sleep.


    one of the astronauts suddenly noticed the light dimming.


    he turned his head to look.


    damn!


    the space shuttle was here again.


    not only were the astronauts in despair, but the staff at nasa¡¯s space command center were also collapsing.


    it was already difficult to be on night duty, and now, they had to endure this torment.


    what about their so-called most advanced lunar spacecraft, the fastest moon landing speed?


    even if they were faster, it would take them 46 hours to reach the moon¡¯s orbit.


    look at them.


    whoosh, they flew back yesterday.


    and whoosh, they¡¯re back today.


    this made their lunar spacecraft seem like garbage.


    in every aspect, garbage.


    the americans were very uncomfortable.


    this moon landing was meant to inspire the public and also tell their allies that following them was the right choice.


    decades ago they landed on the moon.


    decades later, not only could they land on the moon, but they also did it quickly.


    but now¡­ after one live broadcast.


    the strength of the american lunar spacecraft was unclear, but it certainly wasn¡¯t as strong as their space shuttle.


    that was a very uncomfortable fact to swallow.


    luckily it was night, and their people would only watch for a while before going to sleep.


    since there was no solution, they could only choose to be spiritually victorious.


    in the blink of an eye, a day passed.


    domestic netizens were thrilled, occasionally watching the live broadcast and bragging with other netizens.


    by this time, the domestic netizens knew.


    our space shuttle could directly fly to the moon, or maybe it had already gone there, it just hadn¡¯t been made public.


    if it weren¡¯t for the americans boastfully saying they were going to land on the moon again, perhaps this very advanced space shuttle wouldn¡¯t have been showcased, so they should thank the americans.


    but regardless.


    having the capability to land on the moon was what mattered.


    public disclosure was not important; having the capability to do so was.


    through more than a day of live broadcasting, everyone clearly understood.


    our space shuttle was far superior to the american lunar spacecraft in every aspect, completely outperforming the lunar spacecraft.


    so everyone was happy all day long.


    when the live broadcast ended at night, the live broadcast room again showed the first-person view from the lunar spacecraft.


    ¡°after seeing the speed of our space shuttle, looking at the lunar spacecraft feels boring.¡±


    ¡°too slow, slower than a turtle.¡±


    ¡°hurry up, my neighbor¡¯s grandma li, who is over eighty, is faster than you.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t rush them, it¡¯s useless, performance is everything, they can¡¯t help it.¡±


    the netizens mocked and jeered, having a great time.


    the night passed without incident.


    the next day, the space shuttle took off again, spending over half an hour catching up with the lunar spacecraft and once again broadcasting it live.


    ¡°viewers and friends, you can see that the lunar spacecraft has started to decelerate.


    ¡°this deceleration will last an hour, and then the lunar spacecraft will enter the moon¡¯s orbit¡­¡±


    he yun continued with her explanations, now very familiar with every function and situation of the lunar spacecraft.


    more than an hour later, the lunar spacecraft entered the moon¡¯s orbit and began to adjust its attitude for orbiting the moon.


    at that moment, the space shuttle accelerated and flew straight toward the moon.


    the director switched the view again.


    the live broadcast room showed two views, one from the lunar spacecraft and one from the space shuttle.


    ¡°viewers and friends, we¡¯ll go out first, exit the cabin to film the landing scene of the lunar spacecraft.


    ¡°the current landing site is the sea of tranquility, where the americans landed on the moon decades ago.¡±


    after he yun finished speaking, she put on her helmet.


    the space shuttle landed.


    the two of them walked out of the hatch.


    below the hatch ladder were the footprints left by armstrong years ago, with the remnants of equipment left by the americans during their moon landing.


    then, he yun took the camera and filmed gaoyang stepping down, his foot stepping into that footprint.


    at that moment, the chat in the live broadcast room was all about one sentence.


    ¡°if others can get there, so can we!¡±


    when gaoyang lifted his foot again, the footprint below had changed to his own shape.


    just kidding¡­


    the exoskeleton space suits worn by gaoyang and he yun had built-in mechanical power-assist devices.


    that one step¡­


    not just the footprint, even the american lunar spacecraft could be kicked to create a hole.


    ¡°viewers and friends, now we can see that the american lunar spacecraft has begun its descent and is about to land in the open space in front of us. we will now start broadcasting their moon landing process.¡±


    gaoyang picked up the camera again and began filming the descent of the lunar module.


    in the presence of countless netizens, only two of the three retro-thrusters of the landing module successfully fired.


    one did not ignite.


    this resulted in the lunar module tipping over.


    the americans had suffered a spectacular failure under the watchful eye of billions..

 Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: America: I Arrived, Didnt Land, and Got Sent Back.

    chapter 265: america: i arrived, didn¡¯t land, and got sent back.


    translator: endlessfantasy translation editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°damn¡­ did it crash?¡±


    ¡°this is more like a capsizing.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s right, it¡¯s a capsizing, a spaceship is also a ship.¡±


    netizens in china were stunned.


    this was unexpected to them.


    america had been very stable up until now, even if their moon landing spacecraft was overshadowed by the space shuttle, but you can¡¯t deny that it¡¯s indeed a pinnacle of human technological achievement.


    tang rui¡¯s achievement isn¡¯t considered a human scientific achievement.


    it was like cheating.


    but he didn¡¯t expect that america would crash at the last step.


    ¡°gao yang, go and have a look, help if you can,¡± tang rui said to gao yang.


    if there was no live broadcast, he definitely wouldn¡¯t have helped.


    but the live broadcast is on, in front of all humanity, you can¡¯t appear so indifferent.


    whether you can save them is one thing.


    whether to go and save them is another matter.


    ¡°america¡¯s moon landing spacecraft has a little problem, now we¡¯re going to see if we can help, i hope the astronauts inside are okay,¡± he yun said, then took the camera.


    the two activated their thrusters and quickly arrived next to the landing spacecraft.


    the spacecraft had already landed, but it was lying tilted on its side.


    after gao yang arrived, he looked inside through the porthole.


    bang bang bang¡­


    he knocked on the glass a few times.


    but the two astronauts inside did not respond.


    ¡°please contact us as soon as possible, america. we need your cooperation for the rescue.


    ¡°we can¡¯t directly open the hatch now, as it might lead to more serious consequences.¡±


    on earth.


    nasa¡¯s space command center was also in chaos.


    they desperately called out to the two astronauts but there was no response.


    they tried to control the landing module through the computer, but it was unclear whether it was a hardware or software issue.


    the landing module had already lost contact with the ground.


    director, what should we do now?¡±


    ¡°ask jes on lunar orbit, does he have any news?¡± the new director asked solemnly.


    ¡°director, jes can¡¯t contact the moon lander either.¡±


    if he had known, he wouldn¡¯t have fought for this position.


    it was just a powder keg.


    luckily, the previous director was dragged out to take the blame.


    he had just taken over, and even if something went wrong, he could blame it on his predecessor, so he didn¡¯t have to worry too much.


    director, what should we do now?¡±


    the director looked at the big screen, which was all black.


    after the communication was cut off.


    they could no longer detect any signals.


    they didn¡¯t even know the condition of the two astronauts inside the lunar module.


    could anything be done?


    ¡°switch the screen to the live broadcast room.¡±


    ¡°director, which live broadcast room?¡±


    ¡°which do you think?¡±


    ¡°okay.¡±


    swish!


    the live broadcast room appeared on the big screen, showing gao yang circling the landing module, wanting to save people but not daring to act rashly.


    ¡°quick, contact them, ask them to open the landing module from the outside and rescue the astronauts.¡±


    director, there¡¯s a safety lock on the outside, they can¡¯t open it.¡±


    ¡°what about the password? isn¡¯t there an external password?¡±


    ¡°no.¡±


    ¡°contact cnsa, let them communicate with the two on the moon, and find a way to open the lunar module and rescue the people.¡±


    the new director was smart. the moon landing had failed.


    it wasn¡¯t his fault, but if the people couldn¡¯t be rescued, he would definitely be held responsible.


    so right now, nothing else was more important than saving lives.


    cnsa was also watching the live broadcast, after all, how could they not watch something like a moon landing?


    after receiving nasa¡¯s request for help, they readily agreed, expressing their full effort to save people.


    then, the head of cnsa contacted tang rui.


    to think of a way, this kind of live broadcast rescue is simply the best way to gain international prestige.


    the state woldn¡¯t thank you, but the common people would have a good impression of you.


    that was enough.


    influence doesn¡¯t happen overnight, it accumulates bit by bit, this kind of prestige-building opportunity, they have to do well.


    after receiving the message, tang rui let gao yang break open the lunar module.


    nasa had already said that the astronauts inside were wearing helmets, and even if the lunar module was broken open, they didn¡¯t have to worry about them lacking oxygen or being exposed to the outside.


    then things would be much easier.


    ¡®brother yang, just break open the lunar module and rescue the two people


    inside, don¡¯t worry about anything else.¡±


    ¡°okay, i got it.¡±


    after hearing tang rui¡¯s words, gao yang knew what to do.


    he raised his right arm and the mechanical assist power system charged up. boom!


    one punch directly deformed the door of the lunar module, and air started leaking from the side, but the door was still locked, not open.


    boom!


    gao yang continued to charge up, another punch.


    the air leakage from the door got worse.


    bang bang bang¡­


    in front of everyone around the world, they watched gao yang raise his fist and hammer the door wildly.


    each punch left a dent in the door.


    after a dozen punches, the lock on the door still held up, but not the area next to the door.


    puff¡­


    with a burst of air, the door opened.


    gao yang half entered, checked the condition of the two astronauts.


    how could it be put?


    their condition wasn¡¯t good, but they probably weren¡¯t in life-threatening danger.


    but the two of them were definitely internally injured.


    so gao yang thought for a moment.


    he unbuckled their safety belts, then dismantled two pipes from the lunar module, and tore off a piece of covering to make a makeshift stretcher.


    watching gao yang¡¯s unrefined actions and the wonton dismantling of the lunar module¡¯s equipment, nasa was bleeding inside.


    goodness.


    with just these two moves, the billion-dollar lunar module was basically scrapped.


    but there was nothing they could say.


    no.


    not only could they not complain about what others did, but they also had to thank them, which was even more uncomfortable.


    and just like that, the two unconscious astronauts were placed on the stretcher and carried into the space shuttle.


    ¡°ladies and gentlemen, due to unexpected circumstances, we now have to return immediately to send the two astronauts to the hospital for treatment, so the live broadcast ends here.¡±


    after he yun finished speaking, the director switched the screen, changing the live broadcast to the studio.


    the two hosts in the studio started to ramble.


    the netizens didn¡¯t listen to the hosts¡¯ ramblings.


    instead, they discussed on their own.


    their topic of discussion was whether america¡¯s moon landing was a success or a failure.


    considering the lunar module tipped over and the astronauts were unconscious.


    this moon landing was undoubtedly a failure.


    but the problem was, they did land on the moon, so it can¡¯t be called a total failure.


    ¡°what¡¯s there to argue about, what does landing on the moon mean, you have to step on the moon¡¯s surface to count as landing, did america¡¯s astronauts step on the moon¡¯s soil?¡±


    one netizen¡¯s thought process was surprisingly amazing.


    one sentence left everyone speechless.


    looking back, it seemed they really didn¡¯t touch the ground.


    they were pulled out of the lunar module and placed on the stretcher, then carried into the space shuttle.


    during this time, their feet were hanging in the air.


    ¡°so to speak, america came to the moon but didn¡¯t land, and was sent back.¡±


    ¡°no, they came to the moon, but didn¡¯t leave the spacecraft, and were sent back.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s not right, didn¡¯t they have three astronauts, what about the remaining one?¡±   6


    ¡°what else can be done? just head back home.¡±


    ¡°goodness, a day trip on the moon, huh..¡±

 Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: Hold On, We Can Win (Part 1)

    chapter 266: hold on, we can win (part 1)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation , editor: endlessfantasy translation


    one hour later, the space shuttle landed in the military district¡¯s courtyard, and the two astronauts had already woken up by this time.


    however, the soldiers of the military district didn¡¯t care whether they were awake or not.


    they immediately stripped them of their spacesuits and transported them to the jinling military district general hospital in an ambulance.


    actually, their injuries weren¡¯t severe.


    they just needed a few days of rest, and they would be fine.


    but, adhering to the principles of humanitarian rescue, once people are saved, they must be well taken care of to ensure absolutely no mishaps.


    once they were sent to the special ward of the military district hospital.


    gao yang left the people at the military district and again boarded the space shuttle to return to the company.


    ¡°president tang, are we still going to the moon?¡± gao yang asked tang rui for his opinion.


    however, tang rui, seeing gao yang¡¯s demeanor, seemed somewhat unsatisfied and didn¡¯t want to end it just yet.


    well, he didn¡¯t have much else to do anyway.


    every day apart from playing games at the company, he was playing more games, and his level was catching up fast.


    ¡°go, why not? america isn¡¯t going to the moon, but we can. let¡¯s leave it at that for today. tomorrow, you take he yun to the space command center and ask them if they want to go to the moon.


    ¡°but tell them, we can use our space shuttle for the moon landing, but it must be broadcast live.


    ¡°we can keep confidential matters off the air, but it¡¯s best to broadcast scientific and educational content, otherwise, he yun will have nothing to do,¡± tang rui said to gao yang with a smile.


    this made gao yang blush, although his dark skin made it hard to see, it was clear his complexion had changed.


    ¡°okay, i¡¯ll go to the space command center tomorrow, then i¡¯ll head back first.¡± gao yang nodded and then turned to leave.


    yang, good luck, i¡¯m waiting to celebrate your wedding.¡± tang rui shouted to gao yang as he left.


    ¡°okay.¡±


    gao yang, walking out the door, barely managed to squeeze out a word.


    tang rui smiled and continued to eat melon seeds.


    on the holographic projection screen, it showed the only remaining astronaut from the american team.


    he had already received nasa¡¯s order: return directly.


    at this moment, the astronaut¡¯s heart was collapsing.


    what did he come here for?


    was this called a moon landing?


    he wasn¡¯t sure it wasn¡¯t just a delivery trip.


    with a heart full of collapse, the astronaut controlled the moon landing spacecraft to accelerate around the moon and then return.


    pennsylvania avenue, the united states.


    the same familiar house, the same group of think tank members, the same meeting room, everyone gathered again for a meeting.


    lately, there had been quite a few meetings.


    the key issue was, just having meetings alone wasn¡¯t very useful.


    they had also made a plan before, but a plan was just a plan; it wasn¡¯t like going to war, and there couldn¡¯t be such quick feedback.


    but in such a short time, the other party kept pulling out frightening stuff one after another, especially this time¡¯s space shuttle.


    that was already a level beyond their technological capabilities.


    there was already a generational gap between the two.


    modern warfare was about information warfare, about air supremacy.


    but air supremacy, when faced with space supremacy, was entirely on another level.


    in outer space, the opponent could fight however they wanted.


    you had no way to deal with it.


    their previous space re-entry plan was to contend for space supremacy, and they had made a lot of effort for it.


    the moon landing plan was part of it.


    but the problem was, the other side¡¯s development speed was much faster than theirs.


    this time the opponent¡¯s moon landing spacecraft, and that kind of live broadcast communication technology on the moon without delay.


    just these two technologies alone rendered them unable to manage.


    what could they do?


    try harder, or just give up?


    giving up was easy, but if the opponent becomes powerful and bullies them like they used to bully others, what then?


    it was uncomfortable just thinking about it.


    ¡°director wilson, have you found the key to the other side¡¯s rapid technological advancement?¡±


    the big boss looked at the head of the special department and asked.


    ¡°we have,¡± director wilson answered blandly.


    ¡°hm? found what?¡± the big boss asked excitedly, curious about the reason.


    ¡°they found an alien spaceship and deciphered its technology,¡± director wilson said.


    ¡°this¡­ what do we do then?¡± the big boss was a bit panicked.


    deciphering alien technology¡­ now that was technological suppression.


    they knew all too well about what being technologically suppressed meant.


    simple, we just need to dig up an alien spaceship too,¡± director wilson said, pulling out a file bag.


    the big boss took the file bag and, upon seeing its contents, instantly beamed with excitement, unable to contain himself.


    ¡°is this for real?¡±


    ¡°yes, we got this information from the koreans,¡± director wilson said with a smile.


    the others in the meeting room were curious.


    what¡¯s the situation?


    ¡°have a look,¡± the big boss passed the file bag to the person next to him for him to see.


    once he finished, he passed it to the next person.


    after everyone had seen it, the atmosphere in the meeting room became cheerful.


    just alien technology.


    they were also going to have alien technology.


    what?


    this alien spaceship was apparently from korea?


    well!


    if it was from korea, it had to be from the united states.


    couldn¡¯t a father use his son¡¯s belongings? that¡¯s a joke.


    so, this group of people directly considered the korean alien spaceship at the bottom of the sea as their own.


    the most important task right now,¡± they declared, ¡°is to dig out the alien spaceship and decipher its technology..¡±

 Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: Hold On, We Can Win (Part 2)

    chapter 267: hold on, we can win (part 2)


    translator: endlessfantasy translation ¡® editor: endlessfantasy translation


    ¡°as for the issue of disputes, we can make concessions, even compromises, as long as we ensure our own interests.


    ¡°everything else can be given up, and once we have deciphered alien technology, we can take it all back,¡± said a member of the think tank.


    betraying allies was something they were all too familiar with.


    as long as their own interests were not harmed, the fate of allies was irrelevant, as there was nothing they could do anyway.


    i agree. right now, there¡¯s no need for us to engage directly with the opposition. we can let our allies take the brunt. we should also learn from them, to develop steadily for a while.¡±


    ¡°exactly, let the allies hold off the opposition while we increase our investment in scientific research. even if we lose allies, they will come back to us once we become stronger.¡±


    ¡°additionally, we can do one more thing, which is to help russia by stopping the bloodletting plan against them.


    ¡°after all, they are too close to us. russia doesn¡¯t want its neighbors to be too strong. they will act on their own without us doing much.¡±


    the meeting concluded.


    the americans had made new changes; they were starting to develop quietly. and china?


    they¡¯d become more active in international cooperation and project development.


    everyone had again become what they disliked the most.


    of course, the changes in america should not be too obvious.


    on the contrary, on the surface, america still appeared as the impulsive youth it always was, creating disruptions and hindering chinese international cooperation.


    but in reality, the major american corporations, especially the consortia, had started to contact china.


    for instance, the new internet elites who wanted to compete domestically against the established oil consortia, indeed face a challenge.


    but the situation was different now.


    they didn¡¯t need to compete head-on. as long as they offered benefits, they could completely leverage chinese strength.


    that day, tang rui was at home playing with his pet.


    lin chao found him and mentioned again that someone from the united states wanted to talk to him.


    ¡°why talk again? aren¡¯t those people gone yet?¡±


    tang rui was surprised after hearing this.


    ¡°the previous ones left, but new ones have come, with sincerity,¡± lin chao continued.


    ¡°what do you mean?¡± tang rui was curious about what conditions they had put forth that intrigued the higher-ups.


    ¡°global semiconductor industry leadership and patented technology in the semiconductor field.¡±


    really?


    tang rui was astonished.


    this was more than a severe loss; it was almost comparable to the soviet shock therapy in the past.


    if it failed to revive, it would not just be a shock anymore, but a complete collapse.


    ¡°alright¡­ have them send a representative,¡± tang rui thought for a moment and then said to lin chao.


    this level of sincerity was not something that couldn¡¯t be discussed.


    clearly, they knew the consequences of their actions, but they still proceeded.


    what did that imply?


    the interests involved were substantial.


    for capitalists, nothing else matters as much as their interests. as long as the benefits are significant enough, there¡¯s nothing they won¡¯t sell.


    that afternoon, tang rui met james, the representative of the internet interest group, by the reservoir.


    whether it was his real name or not didn¡¯t matter.


    tang rui just wanted to hear what he had to say and if there was anything that could persuade him; casting the fishing line.


    tang rui placed the fishing rod on the rack, looking at james.


    mr. tang, in this cooperation, we hold nothing back. whether it¡¯s chip technology or internet technology, we are willing to provide licenses. if you have any demands, feel free to ask. as long as we can do it, there will be no problem.¡±


    james didn¡¯t beat around the bush and laid all his cards on the table, showing their sincerity to tang rui.


    they had no choice.


    if they don¡¯t resolve the semiconductor issue, once the domestic equipment is upgraded and production capacity explodes, they can only wait for their demise.


    even regional protection won¡¯t help.


    falling behind in products is fatal.


    ¡®what benefits do i get from what you¡¯re offering? crimson is not a semiconductor company; we don¡¯t produce chips or make money on the internet. your technologies are of no significance to me,¡± tang rui said, smiling with narrowed eyes.


    this wasn¡¯t just negotiation tactics but the truth.


    yet, it s the truth that was frightening.


    technologies that crimson doesn¡¯t care about were critical to their survival.


    that was the most terrifying part.


    ¡°we can accept investment from crimson in any company. we are willing to give up a 20% stake, including board positions.


    ¡°the future international semiconductor alliance can be completely led by crimson. you can have the decision-making power in the entire semiconductor industry.¡±


    james spoke again, proposing this idea spontaneously. it wasn¡¯t discussed before.


    but such matters can¡¯t be taken back to discuss.


    moreover, having crimson¡¯s investment wasn¡¯t necessarily a bad thing.


    after listening, tang rui laughed.


    ¡°do you know the current international oil price? how much is a ton of crude oil?¡±


    ¡°about 700 usd.¡±


    ¡°you know about the bohai bay oil field, right?¡±


    ¡°yes, its current production is 680,000 tons per day.¡±


    ¡°20% of that is mine. how much do you think i earn a day?¡±


    ¡°mr. tang, the issue with the semiconductor industry alliance isn¡¯t just about money, but also about international influence¡­¡±


    ¡°i know, so it¡¯s troublesome. i dislike trouble, so let¡¯s not talk about investment.


    ¡°let¡¯s do this, show me your capabilities. it¡¯s 3:15 pm now; by 5:00 pm tomorrow, see how many exotic animal cubs you can gather..¡¯1

 Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: Hold On, We Can Win (Part 3)

    Chapter 268: Hold On, We Can Win (Part 3)


    Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°For instance, let¡¯s talk about the cubs of distinctive exotic animals like white lions, snow leopards, and golden brown bears. I¡¯m interested to see how impressive they can be.


    ¡°If I am satisfied, I will immediately open the authorization channel. This means that you will be treated equally in terms of technology, and you will also be able to purchase raw materials from us.


    ¡°However, if I am not satisfied, I¡¯m sorry, although this may seem capricious, the powerful have the right to be so. What do you think?¡±


    After hearing this, James¡¯ expression did not change.


    ¡°You are right, this is a right that you should have. We will do our utmost to satisfy you and demonstrate our sincerity.¡±


    ¡°Good, then take care, I won¡¯t see you out.¡±


    After James left, Lin Chao was still frowning.


    ¡°Brother Lin, what are you thinking about?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just curious why you would make such a request. For them, this kind of thing is too simple.¡±


    Lin Chao really couldn¡¯t figure out Tang Rui¡¯s thought process.


    This time, it was clear that the higher-ups were letting Tang Rui take advantage of the situation to gain benefits.


    The carbon-based semiconductor industry couldn¡¯t possibly remain closed to the outside world.


    Having it completely monopolized by the family wasn¡¯t a good thing either, not to mention that America had made a big concession this time.


    They would also be able to access the global market and open up the crude oil market at the same time.


    It could be said to be very profitable.


    As a major contributor, the higher-ups naturally wouldn¡¯t forget Tang Rui.


    So, this time, it was obviously meant for Tang Rui to take advantage and reap the benefits. But then Tang Rui made such a request.


    Wasn¡¯t this a waste of an opportunity?


    ¡°What¡¯s there to think about? This request is what I want right now. Anything else, whether it¡¯s money or power, is not what I want.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I understand, but don¡¯t overthink it.¡± Lin Chao said helplessly, looking at Tang Rui¡¯s playful expression.


    ¡°I¡¯m really not overthinking.¡± Tang Rui wasn¡¯t one to overthink.


    He was living a very happy life, with nothing much to ponder over.


    In fact, even if he had other demands now, the authorities would not refuse.


    But it was meaningless.


    His future was destined to be among the stars. He was just too lazy to move now, and besides, Earth was quite fun.


    When the time came when he felt life was meaningless, and the calling for excitement and passion came knocking on his chest, that was when he would leave Earth.


    Otherwise, why go out looking for excitement? Was Earth too small to contain him, that he had to venture into the universe?


    Back in the lab, Tang Rui received news from the military¡¯s special department. On the drilling platform on the Korean side, many people from the American side had appeared.


    Goodness.


    They had been tricked by their son.


    All of them had fallen into the trap of the alien spaceship.


    After receiving the news, Tang Rui asked Red Lotus to display the situation there.


    However, the drill had only reached less than 500 meters, still far from the 1724 meters underground.


    Needless to say, the deeper the drill had to go, the harder it became.


    If he wanted to watch the drama unfold, he would probably have to wait a while.


    ¡°Master, the Space Command Center has sent a video call request. Will you accept it?¡±


    Just after finishing chatting with the special department, the space command center contacted him.


    ¡°Connect it.¡±


    Whoosh!


    On the holographic projection in front of Tang Rui, the projection of the person in charge of the space command center appeared. It was not a two-dimensional image, but a three-dimensional projection.


    Clearly, the other party was on a space shuttle, using a holographic projection device to contact him.


    ¡°President Tang, can you let us have the lunar rover?¡±


    After the video call was connected, the other party spoke, leaving him a bit confused.


    What lunar rover?


    Where did this lunar rover come from?


    ¡°Wait a minute¡­ Is there a mistake? I don¡¯t have a lunar rover.¡± Tang Rui asked, confused.


    ¡°It¡¯s not yours, it¡¯s America¡¯s lunar rover.¡±


    ¡°What does America¡¯s lunar rover have to do with me?¡±


    ¡°Their lunar rover has been locked up by your people. They won¡¯t let us move it.¡±


    Tang Rui understood after listening.


    This matter involved no one else; it was definitely Gao Yang¡¯s doing.


    ¡°Got it, let me talk to Gao Yang. I¡¯ll speak with him.¡± Tang Rui didn¡¯t care about the lunar rover at all.


    If the Space Command Center wanted it, they could just have it.


    Gao Yang¡¯s image appeared in front of him.


    ¡°President Tang.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the issue with the lunar rover?¡±


    ¡°When I returned to the moon, I found America¡¯s lunar rover had flipped over, and its internal system was malfunctioning.


    After that, I had Red Lotus help fix the system malfunction and put it away, planning to return it to them the next time America goes to the moon.¡±


    Gao Yang spoke with a straight face.


    ¡°Well, I see. You just did a simple repair. It¡¯s hard to say whether it¡¯s completely fixed or not.


    Let the people from the Space Command Center drive it out and test it. If there¡¯s a problem, continue to fix it. We can¡¯t leave a broken thing to America. That wouldn¡¯t be good. If we¡¯re fixing it, we need to fix it properly.¡±


    Tang Rui also answered seriously..

 Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: Enhanced, Superconducting Particle

    Chapter 269: Enhanced, Superconducting Particle


    Hyperdrive


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    After ending the communication, Tang Rui instructed Red Lotus to present the model of the large spacecraft that Feng Yuanxing and his team had recently designed.


    They had finished the design a few days prior.


    At that time, he was preoccupied and didn¡¯t pay much attention to it.


    Now that he was free, he decided to examine the design model to evaluate its quality.


    Swipe!


    As the model of the spaceship appeared, Tang Rui was left speechless.


    Impressive.


    I copied the 300i design.


    And you replicated the 890,1 see.


    But truth be told, the design of this spaceship is truly stunning.


    Tang Rui reviewed the specifications designed by Feng Yuanxing¡¯s team: the spaceship measured 120 meters in length, 36 meters in width, and 28 meters in height.


    The specifications were satisfactory; they didn¡¯t simply replicate the original spaceship¡¯s parameters.


    The exterior remained largely unchanged.


    But the interior had undergone significant modifications; amenities like swimming pools, dance halls, entertainment areas, and sky gardens¡­


    All of these were eliminated.


    Tang Rui¡¯s initial task for them was to design a civilian manned spacecraft for Earth-Moon travel.


    Therefore, they transformed the interior into high-end business-class cabins, each a separate isolation chamber, equipped with its own emergency life support system.


    In case of any incident on the spaceship, the passengers in these chambers could survive for 12 hours using the emergency life support system.


    This design served as a safety precaution.


    Besides the passenger cabins, there were other areas like meeting rooms, lounges, dining areas, observation sections, and storage spaces.


    The entertainment facilities were minimal, at most providing access to Earth¡¯s network.


    Tang Rui found no significant issues with the interior design.


    However, according to Feng Yuanxing¡¯s design, the total weight of the spaceship was 625 tons, with a maximum loaded takeoff weight of 1200 tons. This design was indeed ambitious.


    It was feasible to build, but the engine issue required further research and development.


    Nuclear-powered rocket engines.


    Tang Rui had no intention of continuing with those, as they were too complex and cumbersome to use.


    ¡°It¡¯s time to upgrade and enhance the electric propulsion engine.¡±


    In the era of interstellar exploration, not having an electric propulsion engine would be unthinkable.


    Always depending on nuclear-powered rockets wasn¡¯t the best solution.


    However, to develop a propulsion system with kilonewton or even ton-level thrust, he needed to delve deeper into the underlying theory.


    ¡°Red Lotus, bring me the components for the electric propulsion engine.¡± Tang Rui intended to personally construct an electric propulsion engine. ¡°Understood, master.¡±


    Red Lotus quickly set the components of the electric propulsion engine on Tang Rui¡¯s workbench.


    The electric propulsion engine was relatively simple in concept.


    This simplicity was not just in terms of manufacturing; it also extended to maintenance, which was much easier than current engines and rocket motors with tens of thousands of parts. The only downside was insufficient thrust. In just over half an hour, Tang Rui built an electric propulsion engine, but its thrust was a mere 0.8 newtons.


    Enhance!


    Enhance!


    Enhance again!


    He unhesitatingly clicked on the enhance button, opting for consecutive enhancements.


    A faint golden light flickered.


    The enhancement of the electric propulsion engine was complete.


    The engine¡¯s size expanded from an original diameter of 5 centimeters to 20 centimeters. Its internal structure grew more complex, now including an air intake grille.


    [Item: Superconducting Particle Transition Injection Engine] [Experience: 0/55000]


    [Enhancement: Superconducting Particle Transition System]


    [Attributes: Thrust increased by 180%, specific impulse enhanced by 160% speed boosted by 120%]


    [Origin Points: 726.52]


    After reviewing the data on the system panel, Tang Rui directed Red Lotus ¡°Document the blueprint, store it in the dedicated database, and then display the internal structure model and the program code.¡±


    ¡°Right away, master.¡±


    Red Lotus immediately showed the model of the engine and the source code for the engine control program.


    Tang Rui meticulously examined the structure of the internal equipment exploring the function of each component.


    Compared to the electric propulsion engine he initially created, the system-enhanced electric propulsion engine had some notable¡¯additions, such as the air intake grille.


    Logically, this component shouldn¡¯t be part of an electric propulsion engine since it doesn¡¯t require air.


    However, after the system enhancement, it indeed possessed this feature.


    What did this imply?


    It meant that the electric propulsion engine could now be utilized within the Earth¡¯s atmosphere.


    ¡°Red Lotus, take this engine for testing.¡±


    ¡°Certainly, master. Should we conduct the test in space?¡±


    ¡°No need, a ground test will suffice.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Red Lotus, controlling a robot, proceeded with the engine test.


    Meanwhile, Tang Rui began scrutinizing the system¡¯s program code, focusing particularly on its algorithms.


    By dinnertime, he had largely deciphered the principles behind the electric propulsion engine.


    Fundamentally, the working mechanism of the system-enhanced electric propulsion engine still relied on the Hall effect, with no theoretical divergence. But practically, the technological difference between the two was substantial. The key factor was superconductivity.


    The robust magnetic confinement and powerful ion thrust of the superconducting magnetic field were beyond the capabilities of the current electric magnetic fields.


    Not to mention, this also involved quantum tunneling and quantum transition effects.


    Of course, the main challenge lay in superconductivity.


    Once the superconducting coils were resolved, and the confinement magnetic field¡¯s strength reached 160T, any physics graduate student could construct this propulsion device.


    In essence, as long as he could produce room-temperature superconducting materials, manufacturing an electric propulsion engine would pose no challenge.


    ¡°Master, the test results are in.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the thrust like?¡±


    ¡°The maximum thrust is 10 tons, and the minimum is 1 newton.¡±


    ¡°That powerful? Display the test data.¡±


    ¡°Immediately, master.¡±


    Tang Rui examined the data Red Lotus recorded during the test. Indeed, the electric propulsion engine started with a thrust of 1 newton and could steadily increase to a thrust of 10 tons. Even with increased energy supply¡­


    Was this energy supply realistic?


    It was only then that Tang Rui noticed the energy supply data, which he had previously overlooked.


    too gigawatts?


    This power level was no laughing matter.


    It equated to 10 gigawatts per 1 ton of thrust.


    If equipped with twenty such electric propulsion engines, even relocating a nuclear reactor onto the spaceship wouldn¡¯t suffice for power generation. Not just any small nuclear reactor.


    Even a large terrestrial nuclear reactor wouldn¡¯t provide enough power.


    ¡°Red Lotus, analyze the superconducting alloy, then document the formula and process.¡±


    Tang Rui inhaled deeply and instructed.


    ¡°As you wish, master.¡±


    Developing superconducting materials was imperative.


    Not just superconducting materials, but also controlled nuclear fusion.


    Without a nuclear fusion reactor, using an electric propulsion engine was out of the question.


    The two were interdependent; without sufficient energy, it was futile.


    Fortunately, he already had materials resistant to neutron radiation, suitable for the inner walls of a nuclear fusion reactor.


    With room-temperature superconducting materials for magnetic confinement, the remaining challenges would be more manageable.


    Whether it was developing tokamaks or stellarators, both were feasible options.


    He also had an ample supply of deuterium and tritium.


    Reflecting on this, Tang Rui realized that he had already assembled all the necessary components for controlled nuclear fusion, ready to commence at any moment..

 Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: An Asteroid About to Hit the Moon

    Chapter 270: An Asteroid About to Hit the Moon


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: End less Fantasy Translation


    ¡°Red Lotus, download all the information about the controllable nuclear fusion reactor from the confidential database.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master. The download is underway. It will be completed in an hour and a half.¡±


    ¡°After the data and designs are downloaded, we¡¯ll optimize them with our materials and then conduct a simulation test.¡±


    Having instructed Red Lotus, Tang Rui returned to his rest.


    He had intended to delve deeper into the theory of the electric propulsion engine.


    Now, it appeared¡­


    There was no need for further study.


    His current limitation wasn¡¯t in theory, but in energy.


    With that thought, Tang Rui went back to sleep.


    Following his orders, Red Lotus downloaded the information, optimized the design, and initiated the simulation.


    Upon returning home, Tang Rui engaged in a half-hour exercise session with Li Shuyao before they went to sleep together.


    The night passed quietly.


    The next day, Tang Rui planned to visit the company to oversee some affairs.


    Leaving the mountain base, he noticed a large trailer parked in the expansive square in front of the company¡¯s office building.


    Lin Chao and James stood beside the trailer, greeting him.


    ¡°President Tang.¡±


    ¡°Hello, Mr. Tang.¡±


    Tang Rui acknowledged them, then turned to James, ¡°You work quickly.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, Master Tang. In America, money solves many problems. These are the first batch. We acquired them directly from zoos and animal research institutions.


    There are more batches on the way from various parts of the world. I assure you, they are all rare specimens.¡± James stated with confidence.


    They had invested significantly in acquiring these rare animal cubs, some even sourced through tips from animal protection organizations.


    ¡°Very efficient,¡± Tang Rui commended.


    Transporting the animals overnight was indeed impressive, especially considering his own online purchases took two days for delivery.


    Tang Rui observed the animals being unloaded from the trailer, noting, particularly two white deer.


    These deer were not artificially colored; they were natural albinos.


    Their beauty was mesmerizing, resembling mythical creatures from novels.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, I hope you are pleased. Most of these animals are young and require extensive care. I¡¯ve brought the necessary breeding materials and guides.¡± ¡°Yes, this is indeed a challenge,¡± Tang Rui acknowledged, realizing his team¡¯s lack of professionals in this area.


    The few staff at the giant panda base couldn¡¯t possibly manage such a diverse range of animals.


    ¡°Lin, please help me connect with some specialists,¡± Tang Rui requested.


    Lin Chao rolled his eyes internally. If it were up to Tang Rui, the well-being of these animals might be at risk. Fortunately, arrangements were already in place.


    ¡°Everything was organized yesterday. The higher-ups have decided to establish a rare animal conservation and breeding center here.¡±


    Following Lin Chao¡¯s report, all necessary preparations had been made.


    James¡¯s efforts to secure access to carbon-based semiconductors had come at a steep price. Compared to that, aiding Tang Rui in gathering these protected animals was relatively minor.


    Last night, James provided a list of animals scheduled for delivery. Due to customs regulations, not all could be sent immediately.


    Many listed animals were critically endangered, some representing the last of their kind.


    Yet, the alliance behind James had managed to procure even these rare specimens for Tang Rui.


    With these endangered species, it took minimal effort from the higher-ups to mobilize experts and students in animal research to assist.


    Tang Rui admired the animals briefly before entering the office building.


    He preferred to minimize contact for now, waiting for the professionals to confirm there were no issues before interacting with the animals. He didn¡¯t fear microbes or parasites, but he was cautious about inadvertently harming these rare creatures.


    Back in the office, Tang Rui completed signing two documents and instructed Hong Lian to summon Feng Yuanxing.


    ¡°Master, Feng Yuanxing boarded a space shuttle with Gao Yang this morning and headed to the moon,¡± Red Lotus informed immediately.


    ¡°They went to the moon? Why?¡± Tang Rui was puzzled. What business did an aircraft designer have on the moon?


    ¡°Feng Yuanxing reported that he wished to personally experience the space shuttle to better enhance its interior design.¡±


    The reason was sound enough.


    But, in essence, he simply wanted to visit the moon.


    Tang Rui contemplated organizing a company-wide moon landing next year as a corporate benefit.


    ¡°Red Lotus, stream the live broadcast from the moon,¡± Tang Rui requested.


    He hadn¡¯t watched the recent broadcasts of lunar landings and was curious about the activities there.


    Shua!


    The live moon broadcast appeared before him.


    ¡°Our independently developed space drilling technology can analyze deep lunar soil. However, the moon¡¯s environment differs from Earth¡¯s¡­¡±


    He tuned in to find He Yun explaining to the camera.


    Nearby, two researchers assembled lunar drilling equipment, assisted by Feng Yuanxing.


    Was this drilling necessary?


    Tang Rui¡¯s geological exploration equipment was far more advanced. Why resort to such manual methods?


    He soon realized the hidden agenda.


    ¡°Red Lotus, who else is active on the moon?¡± he inquired.


    ¡°Master, another team is constructing a temporary base on the dark side of the moon.¡±


    ¡°For what purpose?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not certain. Should I access the internal network?¡±


    ¡°No need.¡±


    Tang Rui declined. It wasn¡¯t necessary to intrude on his organization¡¯s network.


    He picked up a secure phone and called the space command center for information about the temporary base.


    He was entitled to such confidential information.


    After the call, he understood the base¡¯s purpose ¨C a temporary radar testing site.


    The moon¡¯s landing and base construction were no longer challenges.


    The focus now shifted to safety and information capture, particularly radar systems.


    This initial test aimed to identify and resolve issues, improving the equipment.


    The test revealed many challenges unique to the universe¡¯s environment. Radar range in space wasn¡¯t limited to tens or hundreds of kilometers but spanned tens of thousands.


    ¡°Red Lotus, what is the range of the neutrino information capture radar?¡± Tang Rui pondered.


    He had used the neutrino radar primarily for extensive monitoring without considering its full range.


    ¡°Master, the active precision scanning range of the neutrino radar is 10 million kilometers, with a fuzzy scanning range of 30 million kilometers. The passive precision detection range is 1 million kilometers.¡±


    ¡°Such an extensive range? Has the radar ever been fully activated?¡±


    ¡°Never, Master.¡±


    ¡°Activate the precision scan. Let¡¯s see the results.¡±


    ¡°Scanning¡­¡±


    After a minute, the neutrino radar satellite completed the scan.


    ¡°Master, we¡¯ve detected an asteroid on a collision course with the moon, approximately 8.22 million kilometers from Earth,¡± Red Lotus reported immediately.


    An impending lunar collision ¨C a significant discovery..

 Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: Feng Yuanxing, I Didnt Do Anything

    Chapter 271: Feng Yuanxing, I Didn¡¯t Do Anything


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Tang Rui had looked at the holographic projection of the model of this small asteroid and felt¡­ nothing much.


    Because this thing had posed no significant threat to the moon.


    The impact was just another impact.


    After all, the moon had been hit before; in fact, it got hit quite often.


    The side facing Earth was still relatively okay.


    But the far side of the moon was a different story, pockmarked with craters, leaving hardly any space to even set foot.


    These were all attacks that the moon had shielded Earth from.


    With the penetrating power of neutrinos, the structure of this small asteroid wasn¡¯t a secret to Tang Rui at all, especially after being analyzed through the Red Lotus¡¯ calculations.


    This small asteroid¡¯s collision with the moon was akin to the force of a 12 million-ton TNT equivalent mushroom bomb explosion.


    For the moon, that was all trivial stuff.


    It had endured harsher beatings; what was a mere 12 million tons?


    ¡°Red Lotus, simulate the trajectory of this small asteroid and see where it came from.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master, simulating¡­ Simulation complete. There is an 82% probability that this small asteroid came from the asteroid belt, a 17% probability that it is the remnant of a disintegrated comet and a 1% probability that it is an unknown asteroid.¡±


    Tang Rui, looking at the simulation results from Red Lotus, felt there was no issue.


    The reason this small asteroid had deviated from its orbit in the asteroid belt was that it had suddenly gained an ¡¯engine¡¯.


    This small asteroid was a composite of iron, rock, and ice crystals.


    It had a certain amount of ice inside.


    Normally, under the sunlight, the internal ice would turn into water vapor and be ejected through pores.


    This was akin to installing an engine on it.


    The thrust of this engine was not significant; it would even extinguish without sunlight.


    But with this extra force, the small asteroid could easily exit the asteroid belt.


    It hadn¡¯t exited before, perhaps because it hadn¡¯t been hit before, and its internal structure had not been damaged, keeping the water vapor trapped by its iron and stone shell, unable to be ejected.


    But due to a collision, or some other reason, the outer iron and stone structure was damaged, creating cavities and cracks, allowing the internal water vapor to be violently ejected, pushing it off its original orbit.


    Of course, Tang Rui didn¡¯t care about these details.


    He was neither an astronomer nor a researcher of asteroids.


    He had already discovered this small asteroid.


    So, what to do with it?


    Just let it hit the moon?


    That was meaningless.


    Discovering it before it was set to hit the moon, and finding out it would still hit the moon after discovery, that would be a pointless discovery.


    It needed to be used for something.


    Thoughts about Nagasaki?


    No.


    That¡¯d be too powerful.


    If the Pacific submarine volcanic belt erupted, it would be a disaster for everyone.


    An asteroid in New York?


    It didn¡¯t seem impossible.


    But given the strength of Uncle Sam, not to mention destroying the asteroid, changing its trajectory wouldn¡¯t be too much of a problem.


    Then, if the landing site changed, and it fell on one¡¯s own head, that wouldn¡¯t be fun.


    It was an idea best forgotten.


    Tang Rui thought for a long time and realized that this small asteroid, apart from hitting somewhere and creating a loud noise and fireworks, was useless.


    The iron ore on it wasn¡¯t even worth mining.


    ¡°Red Lotus, keep an eye on it and inform me of any changes.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Actually, there were many small asteroids around the Earth.


    But these asteroids were neither going to hit the Earth nor the moon, so Red Lotus didn¡¯t issue a warning.


    In the afternoon, more trailers entered the company, transporting various precious animals.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t bother with them.


    He just picked a white tiger cub and held it in his arms to play with.


    This one had been bought from Russia.


    Just this one, a pure white-haired Northeast tiger with black stripes.


    The little guy was fun¡ªadorably fierce.


    Originally, he had other things to do in the afternoon, but after seeing this little guy, he postponed his plans, as there was no hurry.


    ¡°I¡¯m very satisfied with these animals; you can go back now. At 12 o¡¯clock tonight, the official website will open a webpage for technology licensing and material supply. You know the specifics, so I won¡¯t go into details.¡±


    Tang Rui, stroking the little cub¡¯s head, said to James.


    ¡°Thank you, Mr. Tang. If there¡¯s anything you need in the future, feel free to contact us. As long as we can do it, there will be no problem,¡± James said excitedly.


    His mission this time was considered complete.


    As for the cost¡­ What would this small expense cost him?


    ¡°Alright, you can go now.¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t take it seriously; if he couldn¡¯t handle it, they wouldn¡¯t be able to either.


    Besides, one should never take capitalists¡¯ words seriously.


    After James left, Tang Rui walked around the company with the little guy. Everyone who saw the little cub¡¯s eyes lit up.


    How cute.


    Unfortunately, in the boss¡¯s hands, they could only watch.


    Before leaving work, Gao Yang and the others came back.


    ¡°Old Feng, come to my office.¡±


    ¡°Okay, boss, I¡¯ll change my clothes and come over.¡±


    Ten minutes later.


    In Tang Rui¡¯s office, the two sat on the sofa drinking tea.


    ¡°How does it feel to be on the moon?¡±


    ¡°Amazing, I never thought I¡¯d be able to go to the moon in my lifetime. Thank you, Mr. Tang.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t thank me, actually your trip this time¡­¡±


    Tang Rui was in the middle of speaking when his expression suddenly changed.


    Because at that moment, Red Lotus suddenly alerted him that the small asteroid that was going to hit the moon had unexpectedly changed its trajectory.


    Even the reason for the change in trajectory was recorded by Red Lotus.


    The specific situation was like this¡ªthis year was the year of solar sunspot eruptions, and X-level solar storms could erupt at any time.


    Just now, a solar storm erupted.


    The direction was precisely where the small asteroid was located.


    The high-energy particle stream carried by the solar wind directly increased the surface temperature of the small asteroid by 200 degrees.


    Such a temperature, under the conduction of steel, transferred to the internal ice crystals, accelerating the melting of the ice crystals that had not melted yet.


    Melting into water vapor, the internal pressure surged, causing cracks in the shell.


    The water vapor, through the cracks, violently erupted.


    This was equivalent to installing a steering engine on the small asteroid, directly deviating it from its original orbit.


    ¡°Red Lotus, where is the small asteroid¡¯s impact site now?¡±


    Tang Rui asked Red Lotus in his mind.


    ¡°Master, the current trajectory of the small asteroid is set to hit Earth, specifically in Xichang.¡±


    Tang Rui pursed his lips, looking at Feng Yuanxing opposite him.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, is there a problem with me?¡±


    Feng Yuanxing was clueless; he didn¡¯t know why Tang Rui was looking at him with such a strange expression.


    ¡®You¡¯re fine, someone else is in trouble,¡± Tang Rui shook his head and said. ¡°Someone else is in trouble? Could Mr. Tang elaborate?¡± Feng Yuanxing was completely confused, not understanding what was going on.


    ¡°Tell me briefly what you did on the moon today,¡± Tang Rui didn¡¯t answer but asked instead.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, I really didn¡¯t do much on the moon, just helped the astronauts at the Space Command Center assemble equipment and helped them collect rock samples.¡±


    ¡°Wait¡­ You were helping them?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Who asked you to help?¡±


    ¡°The captain of the astronaut training center.¡±


    ¡°I see..¡±

 Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Earthshaking (Part 1)

    Chapter 272: Earthshaking (Part 1)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Space Command Center.


    After dinner, the Astronaut Training Center suddenly issued a gathering command.


    A row of twenty-three astronauts all stood in line.


    ¡°Liu Changquan.¡±


    ¡°Here.¡±


    ¡°Zhang Qiliang.¡±


    ¡°Here.¡±


    ¡°Liu Xin.¡±


    ¡°Here.¡±


    ¡°Those whose names are called stay, the rest are dismissed.¡±


    Swish!


    Those whose names were not called all left.


    Only three remained.


    These three were the ones assigned to go to the moon for a mission today and were also the ones arranged to work with Feng Yuanxing.


    ¡°Next, you will embark on a top-secret mission. The military personnel will take you away shortly. You have fifteen minutes to contact your families before we disperse,¡± said the head of the Space Command Center to the three.


    After hearing this, the three had no objections.


    As soldiers, they didn¡¯t need to know what the mission entailed, just to follow orders.


    After returning.


    They each made a phone call home, informing them of the mission.


    Their families were understanding.


    Fifteen minutes later, the trio boarded a plane and arrived at the Crimson Corporation.


    Tang Rui did not show up.


    It was Gao Yang who received them.


    ¡°The upcoming mission is under my charge. Do you have any questions?¡± Gao Yang asked the three.


    ¡°No,¡± they shook their heads.


    ¡°Good, follow me.¡±


    After saying this, Gao Yang led the three onto a spacecraft. Under the control of Red Lotus, they took off slowly with optical stealth activated.


    ¡°This mission is simple. Well stay in one place, not leaving the house, without contacting the outside world, making sure no one knows we¡¯re there, and then wait for the next order.¡±


    ¡°Report!¡±


    ¡°Speak.¡±


    ¡°May I ask where we will be staying?¡±


    ¡°Yes, our destination is Nevada, near Area 51, in a villa.¡±


    Gao Yang then explained the specifics of the mission to them, but they found it odd.


    Staying in a villa, not allowed to leave or contact the outside, and that¡¯s it.


    What kind of mission was this?


    A vacation?


    They were astronauts, or rather, fighter pilots. This task didn¡¯t seem fitting for them.


    Their training was more expensive than a fifth-generation fighter jet.


    Their value, in gold, was more than half of the three of them combined.


    Yet.


    They were on a mission to the moon during the day.


    And at night, they had to run to Eagle Sauce¡¯s house.


    Confusing.


    After three hours of secret flight.


    The spacecraft silently landed on a small farm in Nevada, unnoticed.


    On opening the hatch.


    Gao Yang quickly led the three into the villa on the farm.


    ¡°Password.¡±


    The person in the villa, holding a gun, asked the three.


    ¡°Sky-Initiated Carnage,¡± Gao Yang said four words.


    ¡°Stars Shifting Battle,¡± the other put down his gun and spoke the password.


    There was nothing much to say after that.


    Under the other¡¯s arrangement, Gao Yang took the three to the third floor of the villa and began to rest.


    The villa lacked nothing.


    Not just food and water, but even weapons and equipment were available.


    But for this mission, they didn¡¯t need to fight.


    They just had to stay put and wait for the next order.


    After Gao Yang and the others arrived at the mission location.


    Tang Rui back home was observing the dynamics of a small asteroid, but so far, its orbit hadn¡¯t changed.


    But Tang Rui wasn¡¯t worried.


    He had means to destroy the asteroid, so he wasn¡¯t in a hurry. If it didn¡¯t change its orbit, he would just annihilate it.


    ¡°Red Lotus, record the situation of the asteroid, I¡¯m going to sleep,¡± Tang Rui instructed, then went home.


    At 3 a.m.


    A new solar storm erupted.


    Affected by the solar storm, the asteroid¡¯s temperature rose again, causing an increase in its core temperature.


    The internal ice crystals vaporized massively.


    Boom!


    At the location of the shell¡¯s cracks, another explosion occurred.


    A column of gas several hundred meters long erupted.


    Affected by the strong thrust, the asteroid changed its orbit again.


    But before much change could happen, steam also erupted from another side.


    This brought a new balance to the asteroid¡¯s thrust.


    The two forces accelerated the asteroid again.


    Red Lotus continuously monitored the asteroid. As soon as its orbit changed, it began calculations.


    By the time the asteroid finished its change in trajectory, it had already calculated the new orbit.


    The landing point.


    Nevada.


    The next day.


    When Tang Rui woke up, he immediately inquired Red Lotus.


    ¡°Red Lotus, how¡¯s the situation with the asteroid?¡±


    ¡°Master, affected by today¡¯s early morning solar storm, the internal pressure of the asteroid increased, causing another eruption of steam, changing its orbit and speed.¡±


    ¡°Tell me directly, where¡¯s the new landing point?¡±


    ¡°Nevada Area 51 farm.¡±


    Tang Rui looked at the holographic projection map in front of him, his lips slowly curving up. Everything was as he expected.


    Coincidence?


    It sure was.


    After all, no one could control the eruption of a solar storm.


    So all this was arranged by the heavens.


    ¡°Red Lotus, how long until impact?¡± Tang Rui asked.


    ¡°83 hours, 21 minutes, and 17 seconds until impact.¡±


    ¡°Good, print out the asteroid¡¯s orbital data and simulated impact data. Give them to me after breakfast..¡±

 Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Earthshaking (Part 2)

    Chapter 273: Earthshaking (Part 2)


    Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Okay, Master. Red Lotus understands.¡±


    After breakfast, he took the materials printed out by Red Lotus to Lin Chao and asked him to pass them to the higher-ups.


    ¡°President Tang, is this true?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go now.¡±


    In the blink of an eye, a day had passed.


    It was calm.


    What asteroid hitting the Earth?


    There was no such thing.


    Tang Rui was not at all surprised by this situation.


    The second day passed.


    Another calm day.


    But¡­ there were many intercontinental passenger planes in China that have started maintenance, for a very simple reason: the recent solar storm was too severe.


    They had to check the plane¡¯s navigation system.


    If something went wrong, who could bear the responsibility?


    On the third night, the Chinese Space Command Center suddenly discovered an asteroid heading toward Earth.


    Scary.


    The entire Space Command Center was in an uproar, urgently reporting the news and beginning to calculate the asteroid¡¯s orbit.


    Based on humanitarian principles, they informed the United States about this.


    What?


    An asteroid collision?


    The United States immediately began to verify the news.


    After receiving the order, the third director of NASA immediately adjusted the satellite monitoring network and the ground monitoring network.


    The United States had a deep space exploration agency that defended against asteroid collisions. Although they found those that would not hit Earth, they did not find the ones that would.


    But one had to admit, this organization acted very quickly after getting accurate data.


    In less than half an hour, the United States confirmed that it was indeed an asteroid.


    Although it wasn¡¯t very big and wasn¡¯t very heavy, its positioning was very unpredictable.


    Because the asteroid kept spewing water vapor.


    Due to the imbalance of rotation and internal pressure, it maintained a certain flight trajectory.


    But to a certain extent, it retained the ability to change directions at any time.


    This caused the ground monitoring personnel to collapse when calculating the asteroid¡¯s orbit and landing point.


    There were more than 30 underground places that could be hit.


    Not only did it cover their entire territory, even the neighboring area was within the range of impact.


    To confirm its true landing point was very difficult.


    The asteroid was constantly changing its direction, but it could still fly back to its original orbit.


    One thing was highlighted.


    A show!


    The show made the third director of NASA¡¯s scalp tingle.


    Recently, NASA¡¯s director wasn¡¯t in a good position.


    The first person took the blame.


    The second temporary supervisor was transferred away through connections.


    He was the third supervisor.


    He thought he would be fine, but who would have thought he would encounter an asteroid with such unpredictable movements?


    And quite so simply too.


    There was a call every five minutes, asking about the location.


    He too was very helpless.


    Facing an asteroid that could change direction at any time, the landing point was a pain to calculate.


    He could only eliminate them based on probability.


    First, he gave a rough range.


    After more than five hours of fighting, NASA gave a rough range, which was the entire state of Nevada. The specific landing point was really impossible to predict.


    However, the time of impact was easy to calculate.


    Current time to impact: 32 hours, 42 minutes, and 51 seconds left.


    In the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue, the think tank of the United States gathered for a meeting again.


    What should he do?


    What a headache.


    He raised his hand and touched his hair. It was thinning again.


    ¡°Should we inform the people in the State of Nevada to evacuate?¡±


    ¡°Can we all evacuate?¡±


    ¡°If we maintain order, there¡¯d be enough time.¡±


    Maintain order?


    Go to hell.


    ¡°The other side has requested to evacuate their citizens. The plane has already been sent over. Should we stop them?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need. There¡¯s no need to play tricks on such matters. If they didn¡¯t warn us early, we wouldn¡¯t even know when the asteroid landed on our heads.¡± ¡°Alright, then what should we do next?¡±


    ¡°Intercept them. We only have one way out. If that asteroid hits us, it¡¯ll be equivalent to a mushroom bomb with a yield of two million tons.¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t we change its trajectory? For example, use a mushroom bomb to hit it and let it hit someone else?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s very difficult. The key is that its flight trajectory is changing all the time. Even a mushroom bomb would find it difficult to hit it, let alone deliberately calculate its trajectory to deviate it.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. This kind of deviation is uncontrollable. What if we land in New York? We can still handle it if it¡¯s in Nevada, but New York, Washington, Los Angeles¡­ If it lands in these cities, we won¡¯t be able to bear the losses.¡± ¡°Actually, the best way is to let the asteroid disintegrate before it reaches the atmosphere. This way, the impact power will be much lower.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too far. We can¡¯t do it at all. Moreover,


    it¡¯s too fast. We only have one chance to intercept it.¡±


    ¡°What about using a space-based weapon platform?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not powerful enough.¡±


    Just as the members of the United States¡¯ think tank gathered for a meeting, the Chinese had already started contacting everyone in Nevada to evacuate to the airport immediately.


    The embassy had contacted them directly through customs data.


    The students¡¯ reactions were the most normal.


    After receiving the notice from the embassy, they packed up their things and took the arranged bus to the airport.


    Most of the tourists were obedient, albeit a small number of them who didn¡¯t want to leave.


    As for those who came to the United States for business trips, overseas studies, and accompanying their children, the first thing they did was receive a call from the embassy asking them to return home..

 Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Earthshaking (Part 3)

    Chapter 274: Earthshaking (Part 3)


    Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    What he was thinking about was not whether he could go back or not.


    It was about how to escape.


    After all¡­ with a guilty conscience, he was scared.


    The embassy couldn¡¯t possibly find and forcibly bring back each individual; they could only notify them.


    Only the students were arranged to be picked up by a bus.


    The rest was up to whether or not you trusted the country.


    As plane after plane took off, the number of Chinese dwindled.


    As for those who didn¡¯t answer their phones and instead started playing hide-and-seek, they really had no other choice.


    In the blink of an eye, a whole day had passed.


    The news of the asteroid¡¯s impact had already spread among the wealthy.


    All the rich in Nevada had evacuated with their families.


    As for the middle class, many had also received the news and were frantically running away.


    Finally, 18 hours before the asteroid impact, America made the news public.


    Why announce it at this time?


    Because the wealthy had already safely evacuated, and a portion of the middle class had also left, the rest didn¡¯t matter anymore.


    After America announced the news, she also revealed the interception plan, which involved using mushroom bombs.


    This asteroid was not sturdy.


    As long as it was blown up, there wouldn¡¯t be much left to burn when it passed through the atmosphere.


    America¡¯s claim was bold, but no one seemed convinced, because those who did were all dead.


    This led to the people in Nevada frantically running out, completely blocking the road traffic.


    Then, conflicts began, and then¡­


    That night, flames soared into the sky in Nevada.


    From a satellite¡¯s view, one could see lines spreading on the roads across Nevada.


    There were fiery clashes on the roads; everyone was enraged, and the cars were ablaze too.


    But these things¡­


    No one cared.


    Time slowly passed.


    At NASA¡¯s command and control center, everyone was staring at the big screen.


    There was just one hour left before the asteroid impact.


    The ground-based space telescope could already see the asteroid.


    The missiles were also ready.


    But the missile calculations were still not finalized.


    There was no choice.


    The asteroid¡¯s movements were too erratic.


    It changed directions unpredictably.


    But no matter how difficult, they had to calculate and at least provide a reasonable range for detonation.


    Otherwise, detonating a mushroom bomb in space wouldn¡¯t be very powerful. Relying solely on thermal radiation would be useless.


    45 minutes to impact.


    America launched the missiles, firing five at once, three of which were nuclear bombs, and two being high-explosive warheads.


    ¡°Brother Yang, all of you board the spacecraft now,¡± Tang Rui, at home watching the holographic projection screen, also ordered Gao Yang.


    ¡°Understood.¡± After Gao Yang got the order.


    He immediately boarded the spacecraft with three others.


    As for the original farm owner, he had already evacuated.


    After boarding the spacecraft, Red Lotus took off, stealthily flying towards Area 51, but not at a high speed.


    At NASA¡¯s command center, everyone watched the missile¡¯s trajectory.


    In Crimson¡¯s laboratory, Tang Rui stared at the holographic projection screen, calculating the final moments.


    On the big screen at NASA¡¯s command center.


    The countdown to the missile impact was displayed: 10¡­9¡­8¡­7¡­


    Tang Rui watched the acceleration countdown calculated by Red Lotus: 3¡­2¡­I¡­


    Accelerate!


    Under Red Lotus¡¯s control, the spacecraft¡¯s nuclear rocket ignited, ejecting a powerful particle stream.


    In an instant, the spacecraft broke the sound barrier and flew over Area 51 at an extremely high speed.


    The moment the spacecraft arrived above Area 51, the countdown to the missile strike hit zero.


    ¡°Detonate!¡±


    NASA pressed the detonation button.


    After all, at this point, whether they could hit it or not, they had to detonate it, otherwise, it would be useless.


    However, from Tang Rui¡¯s perspective¡­ The moment the spacecraft accelerated, the asteroid suddenly made a drastic change in direction, veering to the side, which allowed it to dodge the missile.


    In the next second, endless light appeared in outer space.


    But under this blinding light, there was a small black dot, which was the asteroid.


    Boom!


    The asteroid plunged into the atmosphere, losing its ability to change direction.


    At the same time, its entire body began to shatter into countless fragments.


    The core of the wreckage was a 12-meter-long iron core.


    This core erupted a blinding light in the air and then smashed right above Area 51.


    Boom!


    The earth shook and the heavens trembled!

 Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: The Chinese Version of the Star Wars Plan

    Chapter 275: The Chinese Version of the Star Wars Plan


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation | Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The firelight disappeared.


    The dust settled.


    The underground secret facility originally located in Area 51 had now turned into a meteorite crater and a lake of magma.


    Normally, a 13-meter iron asteroid, even if it were to strike the surface of the Earth, would create a crater no more than 1.5 kilometers in diameter.


    Even if this asteroid were moving at high speeds, it would not exceed this limit. But there¡¯s a catch: this assumes a surface impact, not a strike on underground defense structures.


    Speaking of which, the underground defenses of Area 51 could withstand a nuclear blast.


    Yes, this was true.


    Even if a nuclear bomb exploded right above Area 51, it couldn¡¯t destroy it, not even breaching the outer defenses.


    But an asteroid strike was different.


    Though its power is akin to that of a 2-million-ton nuclear bomb, the kinetic energy it carries is incomparable to that of a nuclear weapon.


    Therefore, the crater and magma lake now where Area 51 once stood spanned 1.7 kilometers in diameter.


    Essentially, Area 51 was completely destroyed.


    Moreover, other fragments of the asteroid also fell nearby, causing a series of impacts on the ground.


    The smallest fragments just penetrated buildings.


    Larger debris, however, could destroy half a block.


    This turned Nevada, already a state known for its freedom, into a place of even greater freedom.


    Tang Rui, in the laboratory, watched these scenes on a holographic projection screen, much like watching a Hollywood blockbuster.


    The saying ¡°art imitates life, and yet it transcends it,¡± certainly was true.


    The current scene fully affirmed the first part of this saying.


    As for the homeless heroes, oil drillers, and software engineers saving the world in movies ¨C they didn¡¯t exist in real life.


    ¡°Red Lotus, after Gao Yang and the others return, arrange for a plane to send those three astronauts back. And keep Feng Yuanxing under watch. Don¡¯t allow him to go to the Moon.¡±


    Tang Rui turned off the holograph and prepared to go for lunch, making arrangements for the three astronauts who had served as causality-guided positioning terminals.


    They were to be sent back directly.


    If they stayed and naively got Feng Yuanxing to do some work, it would only cause more trouble.


    ¡°Okay, Master,¡± Red Lotus immediately conveyed the message to Gao Yang.


    The three astronauts, on their way back and hearing Gao Yang¡¯s arrangements, were utterly confused.


    ¡°Our mission is completed?¡± they asked in bewilderment.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Gao Yang nodded.


    ¡°What did we do?¡±


    ¡°We can¡¯t say.¡±


    The astronauts held back a lot of questions, but due to the confidentiality agreement, they couldn¡¯t ask further.


    Honestly speaking, they were all elite members of the Air Force, selected to be astronauts.


    They had undertaken confidential and top-secret missions before but this was something they had never experienced.


    They had thought their mission was to steal a plane, especially since they were in Nevada, near Area 51, a highly secretive air force base of the USA, testing sixth-generation fighters.


    They believed they were capable of accomplishing the mission.


    In the villa, they weren¡¯t idle either.


    Sleeping on schedule, consuming the required nutrition, and exercising regularly to maintain their physical condition.


    When Gao Yang announced the start of the mission and told them to board the plane, they were excited and prepared themselves mentally and physically.


    But half an hour later¡­


    To be told the mission was completed felt like punching cotton¡­ utterly unsatisfying.


    After lunch, Tang Rui took Da Bai and Xiao Bai to rest on the grass.


    Da Bai was a white Siberian tiger.


    Xiao Bai was a white prairie lion.


    Both were just over three months old and still needed milk.


    But Tang Rui only played with them, not feeding them.


    He put the two little ones on the grass, stroking one on the left and then one on the right.


    Watching the two small creatures struggle helplessly was very amusing.


    A fierce tiger roared.


    A lion king bellowed.


    Adorably fierce, it was hilarious.


    While Tang Rui was enjoying himself, Lin Chao ran over in a hurry to tell him there was an urgent meeting that he needed to attend.


    ¡°What¡¯s the meeting about?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s about space.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go now.¡±


    Tang Rui got up and left, asking Red Lotus to prepare his private plane.


    An hour later¡­


    He arrived at Xi Gong University for the meeting.


    He thought there would be few participants but to his surprise¡­


    There were over sixty academicians just for the meeting, and the rest, outstanding professors and experts of the ¡°Jie Qing¡± level, totaled over three hundred.


    The auditorium at Xi Gong University was packed.


    Tang Rui sat in the second row, together with Professor Yu.


    Although the first two rows were occupied by professors, no one thought it strange for him to sit there.


    ¡°Professor, this meeting is quite a big deal.¡±


    ¡°Yes, it was originally scheduled for the end of the year, but the recent situation in the USA has led the higher-ups to move it forward.¡±


    ¡°Is that necessary? An asteroid impact is a random event; there¡¯s no need to rush.¡±


    ¡°Who said it¡¯s random? But it¡¯s a big threat to us.¡±


    Academician Yu answered seriously.


    Tang Rui¡¯s mouth twitched.


    What a situation.


    Our original target was the USA, but now it seems the higher-ups have shifted focus from the USA to outer space.


    The meeting began.


    It mainly discussed the recent development of the country¡¯s aerospace industry, the current major strategic opportunities, and the challenges ahead.


    In short.


    The meeting was about unifying thoughts, letting everyone understand the current situation, and what to do next.


    Making everyone aware.


    After the general meeting, a closed-door session began.


    This meeting only involved a select few outstanding ¡°Jie Qing¡± scholars and professors, and its content was explosive.


    The South Heavenly Gate Space Station Plan, Magpie Bridge Relay Spaceport


    Plan, Moon Network Plan, Guanghan Palace Base Plan, Jianmu Space Elevator


    Plan, Space Great Wall Star Ring Plan, Mars Outpost Plan¡­


    To be honest.


    Tang Rui was stunned to hear these plans.


    Even as a ¡°cheater,¡± he hadn¡¯t thought of going this crazy.


    But now¡­


    The country was launching so many projects at once.


    They planned to establish a traffic network between Earth and the Moon within ten years, connect the Earth¡¯s surface with outer space in ten to thirty years, complete the construction of the Space Great Wall within fifty years, and establish a Martian outpost during this period.


    Timelines were set.


    And these were all major projects, with numerous smaller sub-projects.


    For instance, the Jingwei Asteroid Development Plan, Bai Ze Intelligent Defense Network, and so on.


    After hearing all this, Tang Rui was skeptical if this was the Chinese version of the Star Wars program, but it didn¡¯t seem so.


    Even he couldn¡¯t determine who, let alone the USA.


    Forget trying to discern the truth; the question was, would they follow or not?

 Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: Bleeding From the Main Artery

    Chapter 276: Bleeding From the Main Artery


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation , Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    After the meeting with more than 70 people ended, Tang Rui was called to another, smaller conference room to continue the meeting. This time, fewer people attended.


    Including Tang Rui, there were a total of twelve people.


    Even Professor Yu did not attend the meeting.


    Upon entering, he felt something was amiss because, apart from him, the youngest person there was already 60 years old.


    ¡°This is the detailed information. Everyone, please take a look first. If there are any problems, we can discuss them later,¡± said the head of the National Council after distributing the document bags to everyone.


    Tang Rui picked up the document bag.


    He opened it.


    ¡°Directions in the Construction of Outer Space Defense System


    ¡°Asteroid Defense System and Deep Space Defense System


    ¡°Earth Orbit Security Defense and Orbit Defense Strategy Plan


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t even look at the content.


    Just seeing the titles of these documents made the corners of his mouth dry.


    What was going on?


    Why did it feel like they were back in the era of the two poles fighting for hegemony when everyone was frantically digging holes to prepare for war?


    After Tang Rui ridiculed the situation in his heart, he began to flip through the contents of the document. The more he looked, the weirder his expression became.


    How could he describe it?


    The content of the document, ¡°Outer Space Defense System Construction Directions,¡± was basically like science fiction.


    It could completely be treated as an extension of the Southern Heavenly Gate


    Plan.


    They should find a screenwriter to adapt it.


    It could even be made into a movie.


    There wasn¡¯t much practical content in it, just some ideas about outer space defense.


    The imaginary enemies were the super-large-scale particle explosion of the sun, the derailing of countless asteroids in the asteroid belt, and the deviation of the moon¡¯s orbit.


    The contents of the remaining two documents were standard.


    Especially the defense of the orbit above the last piece of territory. It was something that had to be done within ten years.


    With the advancement of technology, the war machine started from the trinity of land, sea, and air, and began to spread to the space domain. How to do a good job in space defense was already the key issue of territorial defense.


    After Tang Rui finished reading the information, he was not very satisfied with the plan in the document.


    It wasn¡¯t that the plan wasn¡¯t good.


    The main reason was that the plan emphasized defense, so it was a little passive.


    However, he was not in a hurry to say it now. When the discussion began later, he would raise this question.


    Half an hour later, everyone finished reading the documents in their hands. ¡°Everyone has finished reading,¡± said the big boss of the National Council. ¡°I wonder if anyone has any opinions or supplements to the higher-ups¡¯ plan. You can speak freely now.¡±


    After the big shot finished speaking, he looked at everyone.


    Tang Rui wasn¡¯t prepared to be the first to speak.


    Wait a moment.


    ¡°I have no objections to the plan, but there is a very big problem with deep space physics research and the development of the outer space industry, and that is materials.


    If we don¡¯t solve the problem of materials, these plans will just be empty castles in the air. Not only will it consume resources, but it won¡¯t progress too quickly, let alone meet the requirements of the plan,¡± said Professor Ouyang, the head of the physics department at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He wasn¡¯t against the plan, but he felt that it was a little whimsical.


    His steps were too large.


    It was very easy to make a mistake.


    ¡°Regarding the problem with the materials, there is already a solution. However, the distribution and process of the materials, as well as the performance parameters, are currently kept top secret.


    ¡°If it¡¯s a problem with the materials, don¡¯t discuss it. We¡¯ve already made preparations for this. Even if the materials¡¯ performance can completely meet everyone¡¯s requirements, it¡¯s enough to support these plans. There won¡¯t be any delays,¡± said the big boss of the National Academy.


    When he said this, his gaze even glanced at Tang Rui.


    However, there was no change in his expression.


    No one knew.


    The solution to the material problem was related to Tang Rui.


    Even Professor Ouyang didn¡¯t know how high the performance of the materials was.


    ¡°The problem with the materials has been solved? Do you have any room-temperature superconducting alloys? Do you have anti-neutron radiation materials?¡± asked Professor Li, the person in charge of the Eastern Super Ring project, excitedly.


    ¡°Both. After the plan starts, there will be a report on the material s performance parameters,¡± said the big boss of the National Council calmly. ¡°As long as there are no problems with the materials, there will be no problems with my plan. We can guarantee that the energy system of the space station and the Guanghan Palace base will be completed,¡± said Professor Li excitedly. Actually, it wasn¡¯t just Professor Li. Everyone present, other than Tang Rui and the big shots of the National Academy of Sciences, was very excited.


    Materials.


    That was the eternal pain in their hearts.


    ¡°If the materials are okay, I think the design of the Southern Heavenly Gate Space Base is a bit conservative. 400,000 tons is too small. I think it should be tripled,¡± said another participant.


    Everyone gasped.


    This person was truly audacious.


    If it was tripled, wouldn¡¯t it reach 1.2 million tons?


    It was frightening.


    Our current space station is only 120 tons. This number would have to be increased ten thousandfold.


    ¡°I will record this question and discuss it when we go back, so everyone can voice your thoughts,¡± said the big boss of the National Council calmly.


    He was only responsible for recording.


    The specific decision was not up to him, nor was it up to one person.


    They needed to have a meeting to discuss it.


    When the big shots in charge of different projects finished speaking, Tang Rui also spoke.


    -The orbit defense problem is easy to solve. If you¡¯re in a hurry, you can start setting up the defense system tomorrow. But I think this kind of defense is too passive. We can completely occupy the synchronous orbit and the stationary orbit to create a space defense network. At that time, as long as it flies into the sky, we can only let it fly if we agree. If we don¡¯t agree, we can just shoot it down,¡± said Tang Rui.


    After Tang Rui finished speaking, everyone in the conference room looked at him Originally, they thought that their suggestion was excessive, but after listening to Tang Rui¡¯s speech, they suddenly felt that their words were a bit conservative.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ve recorded President Tang¡¯s suggestion. Is there anything else you want to add?¡± asked the big boss of the National Council, still with a calm expression.


    No one said anything else.


    He had said what he needed to say.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s end the meeting here. Don¡¯t announce the details of the plan to the public for the time being. President Tang, please stay for a while. I still have something to consult you about,¡± said the big boss of the National Council after he finished speaking, and the others stood up and left.


    After everyone left, the big shot from the National Council asked Tang Rui, ¡°President Tang, do you think these plans will succeed?


    ¡°80% of the projects can be completed, but the remaining 20% is a bit too much. It¡¯s not that they can¡¯t be completed, but it¡¯s just that they take too long,¡± Tang Rui thought for a moment and replied.


    Hearing Tang Rui¡¯s answer, the expression of the head of the National Academy finally changed.


    ¡°President Tang, to be honest, when we were designing these projects, we only hoped to complete one-tenth or one-twentieth of them,¡± he said.


    ¡°One-tenth? Then what are you doing?¡± Tang Rui was a bit puzzled.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter whether they succeed or not, the resources we invested are real. If other countries don¡¯t keep up, they won¡¯t have a future. If they want to keep up, their cost of transporting every gram of supplies to outer space is dozens of times that of ours. The more they transport, the more losses they will suffer. Now that we have oil, we can use the money we spend on oil imports every year on these plans. So, overall, we didn¡¯t lose out and even stimulated economic development. However, other countries, especially America, are different,¡± explained the big boss of the National Academy.


    This plan was targeted at America.


    It was similar to when they used their economic strength to drag down the Soviet Union.


    The feeling of crossing the river by feeling the stones was so satisfying.


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me we¡¯re still selling oil?¡± Tang Rui thought of something and suddenly asked.


    ¡°That¡¯S right. It¡¯s estimated that next year, we will start to export oil. We will first lower the oil price by half,¡± the big shot said straightforwardly, revealing the decision of the higher-ups.


    Halving the oil price?


    The petrodollar system¡­


    That wasn¡¯t right.


    It wasn¡¯t just America. The oil price had been halved, and the neighboring countries would suffer the most.


    Their economy was poor, to begin with, and they relied on selling resources to survive.


    If the oil price was halved¡­ it would be a dilemma.


    A replica of the Star Wars program, coupled with oil exports.


    How was this killing three birds with one stone?


    He was using a strategy to weaken the class monitor and the vice-class monitor, bleeding them from their main arteries..

 Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: Electromagnetic Deflection Force Field Shield

    Chapter 277: Electromagnetic Deflection Force Field Shield


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The Great Power Game. How terrifying.


    After Tang Rui left the meeting room, the more he thought about it, the more he realized that such high-level matters were not something he could comprehend¡ª a subject too damn complicated.


    But such matters had nothing to do with him, so why bother worrying?


    After leaving the meeting room, he wanted to find Professor Yu, but the professor had also gone to a meeting.


    It was about the Lunar Networking Project.


    After learning about this, Tang Rui simply went home.


    In the following days, he also started to get busy¡ªnot with the orbital defense plan, but with his controlled nuclear fusion reactor.


    Despite being summoned for the meeting, the project wouldn¡¯t actually start until next March at the earliest, and certainly not until after the New Year.


    After all, each of these plans needed comprehensive planning, personnel mobilization, and approvals for sub-projects and various topics.


    There were so many things to deal with.


    Just the issue of funding allocation alone could take who knows how long.


    These things had nothing to do with Tang Rui.


    As the chief engineer of a major project, funding and personnel would be arranged for him from above, and he would not lack anything.


    He didn¡¯t need to worry about these things.


    But the problem was, someone came to him.


    After all, even a little leak from his hand could feed many people, so it was impossible that no one would come to him.


    If it were someone he didn¡¯t know or had no relationship with, he wouldn¡¯t bother with them.


    But the person who came to him was Professor Chen, and he was there for their alma mater, leaving Tang Rui without even an excuse to put him off.


    In the back door tea house, Tang Rui and Professor Chen quietly drank tea.


    ¡°Teacher, just say what you need to, we¡¯ve been drinking tea for fifteen minutes, it¡¯s time to talk about business,¡± Tang Rui put down his teacup and lamented helplessly.


    He knew Professor Chen invited him for tea for a reason, but the latter just drank tea and said nothing, making him very uncomfortable.


    ¡°Holding on for fifteen minutes, not bad, you¡¯ve made progress from before, worthy of being the chief engineer, much more stable,¡± Professor Chen teased with a smile.


    Tang Rui rolled his eyes.


    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s talk business. Your time is precious, I won¡¯t delay your research.


    Your project, our school wants to send some people, and Nanhang also wants to join in and borrow some light.


    A total of 116 people, with the lowest degree being a master¡¯s and the highest being a postdoctoral who has worked in a mobile station for two years. Can you arrange it?¡±


    Professor Chen laid out the situation.


    This was normal.


    Tang Rui¡¯s large project, with its many sub-projects and countless topics.


    Helping his alma mater arrange some people was nothing out of the ordinary. ¡°Is that all, nothing else?¡±


    After hearing this, Tang Rui felt that such a simple matter still needed him to come for tea when a phone call would have sufficed.


    ¡°There is, but I rejected it for you,¡± said Professor Chen indifferently.


    ¡°Oh.¡± Tang Rui nodded after hearing this, not asking anything further.


    There must have been other requests, but perhaps a bit excessive, like asking for key laboratory slots or project leadership positions.


    Whatever it was, Professor Chen wouldn¡¯t mention it, and he wouldn¡¯t ask.


    ¡°Professor, why don¡¯t you come over?¡±


    After drinking another sip of tea, Tang Rui extended an invitation.


    ¡°No need, I¡¯m quite happy with my life now, teaching every day, working on small projects, very comfortable.


    Your site is a key project, busy and tiring, I¡¯d have to worry for you if I went over, so forget it.¡±


    Professor Chen shook his head and outright refused.


    If he were twenty years younger, he would definitely have fought for it.


    But as someone close to retirement, what was there to fuss about, not to mention going over would mean his network here would almost certainly follow through his connections.


    Not arranging it would offend people.


    Arranging it would be unfair to Tang Rui.


    So, forget it, he was about to retire, living a peaceful life in a few days sounded good too.


    Tang Rui did not insist.


    After drinking tea with Professor Chen for an hour, both of them left.


    They both still had things to do.


    Tang Rui returned home and had Honglian send the personnel files sent by Nanjing University of Science and Technology to Lin Chao for review.


    Research capability was not important.


    As long as there were no traitors, and even if it were people arranged by the school, they still had to undergo military investigation and review first.


    In a blink of an eye, half a month passed.


    Tang Rui¡¯s controlled nuclear fusion reactor was already set up¡ªeasy-peasy.


    With top materials ensuring safety, a laser array for ignition, and artificial intelligence controlling the core.


    There were some minor flaws, but it didn¡¯t matter.


    The total power generation capacity of the entire controlled nuclear fusion reactor reached 3000 megawatt-hours, and there was no need to worry about any nuclear leakage problems. It was safe, pollution-free, and could be shut down or started at any time.


    The era of unlimited energy had arrived.


    Tang Rui, looking at the huge nuclear fusion reactor in front of him, felt no excitement.


    What a breeze.


    In fact, anyone else with these materials and Honglian¡¯s help could also achieve nuclear fusion.


    Of course, achieving nuclear fusion was only the first step.


    Such a large nuclear fusion reactor could not possibly be put on a spacecraft; it was too big and too heavy.


    Next, was to research reducing the size of the reactor.


    But that was not urgent.


    A new day dawned upon them.


    After Tang Rui got up, he ate breakfast while browsing his phone.


    ¡°America is on fire again?¡±


    Tang Rui saw a news article and immediately laughed.


    The US military, due to some issues related to complacency in their rescue work, caused a forest fire in Nevada.


    Honestly, the asteroid impact didn¡¯t do much damage to Nevada.


    As to why order hadn¡¯t been restored yet, it could only be said that the feeling of freedom was very nice, and everyone wanted to experience it a bit longer.


    Tang Rui glanced at it and flipped to the next news article.


    The American rescue work wasn¡¯t interesting.


    The juicy news had already been consumed, and there was nothing new.


    ¡°Waking up to find another country gone.¡±


    Tang Rui saw the second news article, which was about the final unification of Sudan and its recognition by the international community.


    ¡°In that case, Han should be coming back too.¡±


    It had been seven or eight months.


    Since that side had already negotiated well, and there was no need for military suppression.


    And with the USA currently preoccupied, the situation in Sudan didn¡¯t require Crimson to stay there permanently.


    Arriving at the lab, Tang Rui sent a video call to Han Shu, asking about his situation.


    ¡°Expect to be back in half a month, things here are basically settled.


    Oh, and I caught the lion and cheetah you wanted ,1¡¯11 bring them back with me.¡±


    Han Shu was very reliable, not forgetting what he had said before, but who could have expected them to be delayed so long there?


    Now that they were caught, they weren¡¯t really needed.


    After all, he had too many precious animals in his hands.


    ¡°Alright, 1¡¯11 welcome you back when you return, Han.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s the deal.¡±


    After a brief chat, the video call ended.


    Tang Rui had just hung up the video call when Lin Chao came running over.


    ¡°Lin, what¡¯s so urgent?¡±


    ¡°Take a look at this video first.¡±


    Lin Chao took out a secure hard drive and plugged it into the robot¡¯s interface.


    Red Lotus immediately extracted the data inside.


    It was a video file.


    ¡°Play it.¡±


    Tang Rui instructed Red Lotus to play the file.


    Whoosh.


    A large container-sized piece of equipment appeared on the screen, and you couldn¡¯t tell at all what it was just by looking at it.


    The next second, someone took out a laser-targeted rifle and fired at the equipment.


    Bang Bang Bang¡­


    The trigger was pulled all the way, emptying the entire magazine, but the device was not hit.


    It wasn¡¯t because the bullets were off, but because the bullets were deflected as they approached the device.


    This¡­


    After watching the video, Tang Rui¡¯s eyes widened.


    ¡°Here¡¯s the information, take a look.¡±


    Lin Chao handed Tang Rui a file bag.


    Tang Rui opened it and saw.


    ¡°Research and Discovery on Super Electromagnetic Field Deflection Protection,¡± was the title of the document.


    But the first thing Tang Rui thought of when he saw this title was the protective shields from movies..¡±

 Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Magnetic Field Research and Space Project

    Chapter 278: Magnetic Field Research and Space Project


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    After Tang Rui finished reviewing the documents in the file bag, he realized that the prototype of the protective shield had significant problems.


    Firstly, it consumed a lot of energy, and it wasn¡¯t continuous energy consumption, but instantaneous, which was troublesome.


    Secondly, there was a flaw in the magnetic field. Its strength varied, and the deflection angle was different, making it uncontrollable.


    Lastly, the magnetic field had a limit. It couldn¡¯t withstand a shell¡¯s impact.


    But regardless of these shortcomings, this device¡¯s emergence was like a key to unlock the door to a new era.


    At that time, human top technology was used for self-destruction, with more emphasis on attack capabilities.


    Compared to offensive technologies, current defensive technologies were significantly lacking.


    For example, a main battle tank worth tens of millions couldn¡¯t withstand an anti-tank rocket costing only hundreds of thousands.


    It could be said that offense and defense were not proportionate at all.


    There was no choice.


    The cost-effectiveness of increasing attack power versus defensive power was too great.


    But with the protective shield, it was a different story.


    ¡°What do they mean by this?¡± Tang Rui asked.


    ¡°The information has been specially unlocked for you. They hope you can conduct in-depth research on it,¡± Lin Chao immediately replied.


    ¡°Okay, I got it,¡± Tang Rui nodded after listening.


    Even if they hadn¡¯t mentioned it, he would have still conducted the research.


    ¡°Okay, then you go ahead, I¡¯ll go back,¡± Lin Chao said after completing his task, then turned and left the lab.


    Tang Rui nodded and then looked at the documents on the table.


    Magnetic field deflection field.


    Simply put, it was about using magnetic repulsion to achieve the goal, similar to the principle of magnetic levitation.


    The only difference was in the strength of the magnetic fields.


    ¡°Red Lotus, download the relevant information and then make a magnetic shield device,¡± Tang Rui said thoughtfully to Red Lotus.


    ¡°Okay, master, do you need to replace materials and equipment?¡± Red Lotus asked.


    ¡°Replace everything, use our best technology.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master, Red Lotus understands.¡±


    After instructing Red Lotus, Tang Rui had it project the changes in the magnetic field controlled by the wireless power transmission device and the SEG unit.


    He hadn¡¯t thought deeply about it before.


    Now, seeing the technology of the magnetic shield, he suddenly realized that there was a lot of potential in the magnetic field to be explored.


    Not just the magnetic field, but also the strong and weak nuclear forces, could be studied.


    After all, these three forces could be unified.


    Magnetism could affect both the strong and weak forces.


    He hadn¡¯t thought of this before.


    Now that he thought about it, he realized he had many related technologies at his disposal.


    It was just not known if these technologies could be unified.


    After all, they all involved magnetic fields.


    Their different functions were just because of the different manifestations of the magnetic fields.


    Thinking of this, Tang Rui began to study the changes in the magnetic field and the three devices in depth.


    After more than an hour, Red Lotus reported that the magnetic shield device had been completed.


    Tang Rui hadn¡¯t gone to the device, but had Red Lotus test it and project its magnetic field manifestation.


    The three states of the magnetic field in front of him were wavy, arc-shaped, and vortex-shaped.


    These were just the approximate shapes of the magnetic lines simulated by Red Lotus, not the actual state of the magnetic field itself.


    Just like a classic photo in a popular science magazine from years ago¡ª electrons orbiting around the atomic nucleus like satellite orbits.


    When he was young, he really thought that¡¯s how the atomic nucleus was structured¡ªlike electrons orbiting the Earth, revolving around the nucleus.


    Only after studying physics did he realize that he had been misled for over a decade.


    That was not how electrons work; that was an electron cloud.


    To know where an electron was, you had to use a wave function to calculate it.


    But that was a digression.


    Tang Rui looked at the magnetic field model on the screen, then called up the program code for the three devices, especially the algorithm code for magnetic field control.


    For a time, he was immersed in the sea of knowledge.


    At lunchtime, Tang Rui, still preoccupied with his thoughts, went to the cafeteria to eat.


    He was looking for a breakthrough¡ªhow to make the SEG unit perform electromagnetic anti-gravity while receiving external charging.


    As for combining the SEG unit with the magnetic shield, he couldn¡¯t think of any way yet¡ªbecause the two technologies used magnetic fields completely differently.


    One needed to spread the magnetic field as wide as possible.


    The other needed to compress the magnetic field to enhance its strength.


    These were completely opposite approaches.


    So he wanted to understand the first two technologies first, then, with the help of wireless power transmission, expand the range of the magnetic shield.


    This would allow for the integration of the three functions.


    But it was still very difficult.


    ¡°President Tang, the Aerospace Command Center is asking if we have any space projects that need to be done. If so, they can do it for us, helping us out,¡± Gao Yang said quietly when he came to Tang Rui during lunch.


    ¡°Space project? When you go to the moon, take a chicken with you. See if it can survive on the moon and for how long.


    ¡°Remember to have the Aerospace Command Center record the chicken¡¯s physical data in real-time,¡± Tang Rui stopped thinking for a moment and then replied.


    ¡°Okay, I got it,¡± Gao Yang nodded, taking Tang Rui¡¯s request seriously.


    The Aerospace Command Center was a bit embarrassed to ask for projects.


    They owed a lot of favors and didn¡¯t know how to repay them.


    They kept borrowing the space shuttle from Crimson for their projects, for free.


    Once or twice was okay, but doing this regularly was embarrassing.


    They thought about buying a space shuttle, but the price was too high.


    A space shuttle cost 7.8 billion.


    And that was a discounted price.


    But the Command Center really couldn¡¯t afford it.


    Not that they didn¡¯t have the money; the money in their account was accounted for, and even a few billion in surplus wasn¡¯t enough.


    So they approached Gao Yang, asking if Crimson had any space projects. They could do them, for free, as a way of repaying the favor.


    Tang Rui understood, so he casually mentioned a project.


    But he wasn¡¯t just talking nonsense.


    After studying magnetic fields all day, he found that magnetic fields affected the human body and everything else.


    This made him curious.


    How long could a chicken survive on the moon without the protection of a magnetic field, and what would its physical condition be like?


    It was a valid research topic, certainly not a joke.


    After lunch, Tang Rui returned to the lab to continue researching the magnetic field.


    This time, he set aside the SEG unit and tried to combine wireless charging with the magnetic shield to see if it would work.


    In the blink of an eye, two days passed.


    Tang Rui hadn¡¯t achieved anything.


    Magnetic fields were more difficult than he imagined, making him a bit irritable and wanting to cheat.


    But in one experiment, he created a needle-like magnetic field, similar to a point pulse.


    The appearance of this magnetic field gave him an idea..

 Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: Han Shu Returns to the Country, Special

    Chapter 279: Han Shu Returns to the Country, Special


    Tactical Troops (Part 1)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Red Lotus, bring up the data from earlier.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    The needle-shaped magnetic field on the holographic projection truly opened Tang Rui¡¯s eyes. It was his first time witnessing such a magnetic field.


    Simultaneously, the various data related to this magnetic field sparked a burst of inspiration in him.


    ¡°Red Lotus, adjust the equipment. Reduce the magnetic field strength and try


    again,¡± Tang Rui instructed.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Weng!


    Following Tang Rui¡¯s command, Red Lotus adjusted the settings and restarted


    the equipment to conduct the experiment.


    This time, the holographic projection didn¡¯t show a needle-shaped magnetic field but rather a cylindrical one, as thick as a thumb.


    This¡­


    Tang Rui was astounded.


    This wasn¡¯t what he had expected. Ultimately, he had stumbled upon a new


    type of magnetic field. Fascinating.


    This was the allure of scientific research.


    You never know what discoveries might emerge from seemingly aimless experimentation.


    This is because reality doesn¡¯t always align with your expectations. In fact, your assumptions could be entirely contrary to the experimental outcomes.


    -Red Lotus, decrease the strength by another ten teslas and re-test.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Red Lotus promptly made the adjustments.


    Weng!


    The equipment whirred to life once more.


    This time, the magnetic field on the holographic screen remained cylindrical but grew thicker.


    It became thicker!


    Intriguing.


    ¡°Red Lotus, run a simulation. What would happen if we inject high-temperature plasma into this magnetic field?


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    in Red Lotus¡¯s simulation, high-temperature plasma currents were infused into the magnetic field, yet they were completely contained within it.


    A glowing pillar of light emerged on the holographic projection.


    A light sword?


    A Jedi Knight¡¯s lightsaber, perhaps?


    Interesting.


    ¡°Red Lotus, simulate using this light sword to cut through various materials


    and observe the effects.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    in the simulation conducted by Red Lotus, the light sword effortlessly pierced through most materials. Anything unable to withstand the magnetic field melted under the heat of the high-temperature plasma.


    Thus, the light sword sliced through most materials as easily as a hot knife through butter.


    Only materials resistant to the magnetic field remained unaffected by the plasma. However, only another, stronger magnetic field could provide such resistance.


    In essence, this could serve as a weapon.


    Yet, this was all theoretical. Realizing such an effect required immense energy, making it challenging to maintain the plasma¡¯s high-energy state.


    Consequently, this concept was viable only in simulation.


    After reviewing the data, Tang Rui had Red Lotus record these simulated findings before halting the simulation.


    He then further reduced the magnetic field strength, curious to see the outcome.


    This time, he decreased it by 30 teslas.


    Weng!


    As the device activated, the cylindrical magnetic field reappeared. However, this time it had transformed into a flat cylinder. Its diameter had expanded tenfold, while its height shrank to a fifth of its original size.


    Moreover, the magnetic field¡¯s outer edge began to spread.


    This magnetic field resembled an electromagnetic well and a magnetic cage but also differed from them.


    ¡ö¡öRed Lotus, adjust the parameters and switch to Deflection Field Mode.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Weng!


    Upon activation, the magnetic field failed to form a coherent structure, resulting in a chaotic, unsealed magnetic field.


    This left Tang Rui perplexed and slightly frustrated.


    Logically, this outcome was unexpected.


    The cylindrical magnetic field had previously maintained a strong outer layer, akin to a deflecting force field. Why then did it falter upon merging the two.


    What went wrong?


    ¡°Red Lotus, adjust again¡­¡±


    A day passed, yielding numerous discoveries. Tang Rui had mastered control over the needle-shaped magnetic field but remained clueless about its integration.


    After days of studying magnetic fields, he began seeing everything through that lens.


    Even during his workout with Li Shuyao at night, the motion of the mountains seemed to him like shifts in a magnetic field.


    Enough was enough. He couldn¡¯t take it anymore. He wanted to cheat.


    His research continued.


    If he didn¡¯t find a breakthrough soon, he felt he might go insane.


    His previous work on quantum information transmission hadn¡¯t been this challenging since it was more about summarizing physical laws rather than inventing something new.


    This magnetic field fusion was entirely his own concept, with no prior reference.


    The next day, Tang Rui had Hong Lian prepare various electromagnetic equipment accessories. He aimed to integrate all the magnetic fields into a single device, then enhance it.


    After more than two hours, an unsightly, Frankenstein-like device was assembled.


    [Item: Multi-functional Magnetic Field Control Device]


    [Experience: 0/1000]


    [Origin Points: 782.58]


    Despite its unappealing appearance, the device¡¯s functions were satisfactory. However, it could only utilize one magnetic field function at a time, limiting its usefulness.


    He opted for enhancement.


    Whoosh!


    A flash of blue light signified the equipment¡¯s upgrade.


    He didn¡¯t need to advance to the third stage of enhancement. Special strengthening alone achieved the desired effect.


    [Item: Integrated Magnetic Field Control Device]


    [Origin Points: 0/5200]


    [Enhancements: Sensing Device (Special), Controller (Special), Automatic Controller (Special), Safety Device]


    [Attributes: Magnetic Field Strength increased by 60%, Magnetic Flux increased by 50%, Energy Consumption of Magnetic Field reduced by 40%]


    [Remaining Origin Points: 746.58]


    The upgrade cost only a few dozen origin points.


    After inspecting the system panel, Tang Rui had Red Lotus project the blueprints and program code for the new device..

 Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: Han Shu Returns to the Country, Special Tactical Troops (2)

    Chapter 280: Han Shu Returns to the Country, Special Tactical Troops (2)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°The blueprints were fine, with nothing particularly special about them.


    The program code, however, was a different story.


    It contained various formulas for controlling magnetic fields, which were crucial, and something he had never understood before.


    ¡°I see!¡±


    ¡°You can do this?¡±


    ¡°So mysterious¡­¡±


    After seeing these formulas and algorithms, he experienced a series of epiphanies, resolving some previously incomprehensible problems.


    At this moment, he understood everything.


    Simply put, his lack of progress wasn¡¯t due to insufficient knowledge, but because he hadn¡¯t found the correct approach.


    His research direction had been wrong from the start.


    ¡°With this, many problems are solved.¡±


    Tang Rui examined the comprehensive magnetic field control equipment before him, realizing its extensive range of applications.


    ¡°Red Lotus, make a few hundred and store them in the warehouse.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Because the equipment had so many uses, Tang Rui wasn¡¯t sure how to replace it immediately.


    But no matter what, he had to first make a batch and store them. This would save the trouble of making them on demand.


    The new equipment was ready.


    He had also unraveled the mystery of the magnetic field.


    Tang Rui was preparing his thesis.


    But at this moment, Red Lotus informed him that Han Shu had returned.


    Their plane was about to land.


    Upon hearing this news, Tang Rui stopped writing his thesis.


    He immediately left the laboratory to welcome them at the end of the runway. Whoosh¡­


    Just as he exited the mountain base, he saw the transport plane slowly coming to a stop near the hangar.


    Guided by a robot-controlled trailer operated by Red Lotus, the transport plane parked in front of the hangar.


    The rear compartment opened and Han Shu was the first to step out.


    ¡°Brother Han, welcome home. You¡¯ve gotten much darker.¡±


    Seeing Han Shu, Tang Rui greeted him with a smile.


    ¡°Home is always more comfortable. Over there, people are sunburned and oily so getting darker is normal. But you, President Tang, have become fairer recently.¡±


    Han Shu approached, smiling.


    Then, the two headed to the company¡¯s office to drink tea and chat, mainly about the situation on Su¡¯s side.


    After Tang Rui had subdued Yingjiang¡¯s mercenaries and completed their suppression, Han Shu took over the remaining tasks.


    In fact, compared to the initial sweeping of the battlefield, the finishing work proved to be more troublesome.


    Han Shu had initially only wanted to lead troops in battle and had not planned on getting involved in other matters.


    However, as the military¡¯s representative and the highest-ranking officer of the garrison, his actions represented more than himself.


    Even without personal ambitions, others would still attribute various intentions to him.


    This weighed heavily on Han Shu.


    He couldn¡¯t emulate MacArthur, nor were they Yingchan, so Han Shu had been somewhat uncomfortable there for a while.


    Brother Han, what are your plans next?¡±


    Tang Rui inquired.


    ¡°Where to go? I¡¯m not going anywhere. Our Blue Army isn¡¯t fully formed yet, so where can I go?¡± Han Shu replied, puzzled. This mission was only temporary. His main commitment in the country was still to the Blue Army.


    Tang Rui¡¯s question left him bemused.


    ¡°Do we still need the Blue Army?¡±


    Judging from Han Shu¡¯s tone, the military hadn¡¯t abandoned the plan for the Blue Army.


    But given the current international situation, the significance of the Lan family¡¯s existence had diminished.


    ¡°Of course, we have to proceed. Moreover, the military has specially approved


    50 billion in military funding to enhance the Blue Army¡¯s equipment performance.


    President Tang, are you okay with that?¡± Han Shu asked, somewhat anxiously


    He was really worried that Tang Rui might decide to withdraw.


    If Tang Rui opted out, he would have to leave the next day.


    After all, Tang Rui was occupied with many tasks. If he cited research as an excuse, no one would object.


    A Blue Army is important, but in comparison to Tang Rui, it wasn¡¯t at the same level.


    What was the big deal with five groups?


    Even five divisions were insignificant.


    ¡°What issue could there be on my end? Since the Blue Army is being retained, let¡¯s discuss the remaining regiments later,¡± Tang Rui said nonchalantly.


    He had many responsibilities, but as long as he could circumvent them, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    So retaining the Blue Army was a good move.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to wait. While I was free, I thought about this issue and now have a plan,¡± Han Shu couldn¡¯t wait, fearing Tang Rui might change his mind.


    ¡°What¡¯s your idea?¡± Tang Rui asked.


    ¡°In the latter stages of the cleanup work, we mainly faced local tribal militias. Their combat effectiveness wasn¡¯t high, but they were troublesome to handle.


    The special forces team, without deploying armored units, made significant contributions.


    However, I also identified some issues during this period. The support speed of the special forces wasn¡¯t fast enough, often failing to strike directly at the enemy¡¯s heart.¡±


    Han Shu recounted the situations he encountered during previous battles. Simply put, the speed of emergency mobilization wasn¡¯t sufficient.


    Small transport planes were fine, and their speed was fast, but it was sometimes impossible to charge directly into the enemy¡¯s heart, like in areas with old-fashioned anti-aircraft guns and heavy machine guns.


    Shells weren¡¯t missiles.


    With such a barrage of firepower, small transport planes couldn¡¯t land, meaning decapitation tactics had to start from the outer circle.


    Once, the enemy escaped through a mine shaft.


    Although they were cornered at the exit, that was due to a fluke. In a real war, the enemy could hide in underground fortifications, and the special forces, given their strength, couldn¡¯t break in.


    In such cases, the decapitation mission was considered a failure.


    ¡°Brother Han, your request seems a bit high. Equipping the special forces team with a VTOL small transport plane and still calling it slow?¡±


    Tang Rui grasped the gist after listening.


    Per Han Shu¡¯s implication, as soon as the enemy leader and command center were located, the special forces could directly proceed to execute decapitation. That seemed excessive.


    ¡°I¡¯m not saying the special forces are slow. My idea is to create a rapid-response force capable of immediately eliminating the enemy leader upon discovery.¡±


    ¡°A missile, then. According to your criteria, only a missile traveling over 20 times the speed of sound could instantly eliminate the enemy leader upon discovery.¡±


    Tang Rui was skeptical. This kind of requirement seemed only achievable by missiles, aimed for immediate destruction upon detection.


    ¡°Missiles aren¡¯t suitable. Sometimes we need to rescue hostages, take out enemy commanders, and secure command center intel, all of which require human involvement.¡±


    Understood. Brother Han, what new equipment are you thinking of? Just say


    Tang Rui understood that Han Shu had something specific in mind.


    ¡°Hehe¡­ Remember the power-assisted exoskeleton armor we developed?


    My idea is, can we upgrade this exoskeleton armor, equipped with a power assist device, into a mecha?¡±


    After saying this, Han Shu looked expectantly at Tang Rui.


    Mecha?


    Tang Rui was skeptical. He didn¡¯t see the practical need for mechas outside of their prominence in science fiction.


    Stuffing people inside for entertainment?


    ¡®You really want a mecha?¡±


    ¡®Yes, ideally one that can fly.¡±


    ¡°How about an Iron Man Mark armor then?¡±


    ¡°Is that feasible?¡±


    ¡°In your dreams.¡±


    Tang Rui rolled his eyes. It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t create it; rather, it would be impractical.


    Without a cutting-edge internal buffering system, using one would be lethal.


    On a battlefield, if hit by artillery, the external armor might survive, but the person inside wouldn¡¯t.


    Without buffering, who could endure that?


    ¡°Is there truly no alternative?¡± Han Shu asked, disappointed.


    ¡°It¡¯s not impossible, but forget about Iron Man. That¡¯s unrealistic.


    Tell me your specific needs, like required reaction time and desired combat level.¡±


    ¡°The goal is to target enemy airfields, radar stations, strategic missile units, and command centers. Under enemy ground and anti-air defenses, the force should be able to directly infiltrate and destroy crucial enemy elements.¡±


    Han Shu detailed his specific requirements.


    They sounded like a pipe dream.


    After some contemplation, Tang Rui suddenly thought of a type of force that might actually meet Han Shu¡¯s needs..

 Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: Catch the Most Jumpy One

    Chapter 281: Catch the Most Jumpy One


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Orbit airborne troops.


    This army completely met Han Shu¡¯s requirements.


    However, he still had to think about how to do it. After all, this thing was not something that could be done just by patting his head.


    ¡°Understood. I already have an idea. I¡¯ll give you the results in a while.¡± Tang Rui did not go into detail, but gave Han Shu an affirmative answer, indicating that there was no problem.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for your news.¡± Han Shu did not ask further.


    The two of them chatted for a while more before Han Shu went back to pack up and went for dinner together.


    Tang Rui did not call many people either. He just called Lin Chao and Gao Yang, and the four of them ate a simple meal.


    A few days later, Tang Rui was in the laboratory researching orbital parachuting.


    There were no orbital airborne troops in reality, but he could refer to movies, games, and novels.


    At present, most sci-fi fantasies were about directly launching an orbital airborne module.


    There was no problem with this idea. Tang Rui could also create an orbital airborne module.


    But the problem was¡­ In a game, you didn¡¯t have to worry about the recovery of the orbital module. In reality, you did.


    It wasn¡¯t the recovery of the orbital module, but the cost.


    Each soldier was equipped with an orbital airborne module.


    Good heavens.


    Which country could be worthy?


    Therefore, the single-person orbital airborne module design was directly rejected by Tang Rui. It couldn¡¯t be done that way.


    The second was the mecha¡¯s orbital landing.


    This thing didn¡¯t need to be recycled, and its mobility and combat power were higher than the orbital airborne module, but the cost was also higher.


    Tang Rui let Red Lotus design a simple mecha that could drop from orbit. It had a protective shield, electromagnetic anti-gravity, equipped with an electric propulsion engine, and equipped with weapons.


    The cost of one set was almost eleven figures.


    If the problem of price could be solved in other ways, then the problem of energy was a big one.


    All the equipment on the mecha consumed a lot of electricity.


    Even if he brought an extra high-energy battery pack, he wouldn¡¯t be able to last long.


    The battle lasted for fifteen minutes.


    The mecha ran out of battery.


    Without a small-scale nuclear fusion reactor, mechas would not be practical at all.


    After Tang Rui considered everything.


    He thought of a way to combine the two, which was to use a large orbital airborne capsule with an upgraded version of the individual exoskeleton armor.


    A large orbital airborne module.


    It could be said to be an upgraded version of the current return capsule. After the orbital drop, this airborne capsule also had the ability to bring the special forces team back to orbit.


    This was not difficult. There was no need for a nuclear fusion reactor. He could just use a small fission reactor.


    The electromagnetic anti-gravity coupled with 20 thousand Newtons of electric propulsion was enough to achieve this effect.


    If the safety of the orbital module had been a big problem before, it would be much easier now.


    With the integrated magnetic field control system, everything was no longer a problem.


    The large orbital module could be equipped with an electromagnetic deflecting force field, electromagnetic anti-gravity, and even wireless charging for the nearby special forces.


    Orbital landing.


    He rose to the sky on the spot.


    Before the enemy could react, the mission had already been completed and they had returned to Earth¡¯s orbit.


    ¡°Red Lotus, show me the life support system, central control system, and various functional components required by the orbital airborne module.¡±


    After Tang Rui thought of the plan, he said to Red Lotus.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Red Lotus immediately displayed all the models of the various equipment in front of him.


    Tang Rui first put the equipment aside.


    He began to design the shape and structure of the large-scale orbital airborne module.


    Since the airborne capsule only needed to take off and return, the external design was very simple.


    The shape of an egg would do.


    After considering the problem of air resistance and direction adjustment, the design was completed very quickly.


    ¡°Red Lotus, simulate and optimize the external structure.¡±


    After the design was completed, Tang Rui let Red Lotus help carry out the simulation and optimization, while he himself began to design the internal structure.


    The internal structure was a little more troublesome.


    But this trouble was only relative.


    He did not need to design the internal structure bit by bit. He only needed to assemble the various accessories and equipment like building blocks.


    What structural mechanics?


    He didn¡¯t need to consider it at all.


    After he was done designing, Red Lotus would run simulations and perform optimization. There would definitely be no problems.


    After a day¡¯s worth of events, the design of the large-scale orbital airborne module was completed.


    After many modifications and optimization, the final orbital airborne module was very different from the original design.


    The shape changed from an egg to a flat echelon.


    The overall length was 14.2 meters, the height was 4.5 meters, and the width was 3.2 meters above and 8.6 meters below.


    The entire body was made of high-temperature, high-strength alloy, equipped with a 120-megawatt-sized nuclear fission reactor, six electric propulsion engines with a thrust of 20 kilonwtons, an integrated magnetic field control system, and two laser defense systems.


    There were 16 seats inside. Excluding the 12 special forces members, there were four empty rescue seats.


    These four rescue locations were isolated cabins for individual use, so there was no need to worry about overload and life-sustaining problems.


    The airborne pod was taken care of.


    The remaining problem of the individual exoskeleton armor was even easier to solve. There was no need to re-design it.


    As long as the special forces team¡¯s exoskeleton armor was upgraded, it would be done. It was very simple.


    ¡°Brother Han, pick a team to be the verification team for the new equipment. Send their exoskeleton armor over. I want to modify it.¡± Tang Rui sent a message to Han Shu.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll arrange it now. Send the equipment over later.¡±


    After Han Shu received the news, he immediately began to choose.


    There was no problem with the individual quality of the special forces squad. The difference in the level between the two special forces squads was basically negligible.


    The only difference was his reaction speed.


    This had nothing to do with combat quality. It was purely the difference in their brains.


    Half an hour later, Tang Rui received 12 sets of exoskeleton armor.


    These were all upgraded, but they had not been strengthened.


    In other words, he could only simply strengthen the exoskeleton armor to achieve the effect he wanted, and it would not require many origin points.


    ¡°Red Lotus, install the power assist system on these exoskeleton armors. It¡¯s the version that was tested previously. Inform me when the installation is complete,¡± Tang Rui said to Red Lotus. He didn¡¯t even need to do this kind of thing himself. He just needed to use the system panel to add points later.


    ¡°Alright, Master. Red Lotus understands.¡±


    Tang Rui had nothing to do again.


    After resting on the sofa for a while, he remembered the chicken that Gao Yang had sent to the moon for experiments.


    ¡°Red Lotus, connect to the temporary base on the moon and see how the chicken is doing.¡±


    ¡°Alright, the connection is complete.¡±


    Whoosh!


    A person appeared on the holographic projection.


    This person was an astronaut, one of the three people who had carried out the top-secret mission.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    After Tang Rui saw the scene in front of him, he was very puzzled.


    Where was his chicken?


    Why was it gone?


    The astronauts in the video were cleaning up the chicken coop.


    ¡°Red Lotus, where did the chicken go?¡±


    ¡°Master, Red Lotus is investigating¡­The time of death was one hour and twenty-seven minutes ago. The cause of death is unknown.¡± Red Lotus replied immediately after investigating the data.


    ¡°Dead? Show me the complete data.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Tang Rui frowned and looked at the data.


    How could such a good chicken die just like that?


    When he finished reading the data, he realized that things were not that simple.


    After the chicken landed on the moon, its data was normal for the first two days, but on the third day, the data began to change.


    This data change was very chaotic.


    Some of the graphs rose today and fell tomorrow.


    It was just like an hormonal imbalance.


    Today, the egg suddenly cracked.


    Why did it crack?


    He did not know.


    After Tang Rui finished looking at the data, he was also at a loss and could not figure it out.


    ¡°Red Lotus, contact the Space Command Center.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    The video call connected.


    The person in charge appeared in front of him.


    ¡°President Tang, is there anything urgent?¡± The person in charge asked directly.


    He knew that if there was nothing, Tang Rui would not contact him.


    ¡°My chicken died.¡± Tang Rui also said very directly.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°The chicken is dead.¡±


    ¡°Was it the chicken that was sent to the moon? When did he die? He was fine yesterday.¡±


    ¡°I just connected to the moon and found out. He¡¯s been dead for more than an hour.¡±


    ¡°I see¡­ Let me see the situation.¡±


    The person in charge was helpless. He had a lot of things to do in a day. How could he have the time to keep an eye on a chicken?


    But Tang Rui had already sent the video over.


    He definitely had to give an answer.


    After asking the relevant personnel, the person in charge frowned.


    He didn¡¯t expect the chicken to behave so strangely after arriving on the moon, and it even died so suddenly.


    ¡°President Tang, I¡¯ve already understood the situation. The specific cause of death is still unclear. I¡¯ve already arranged for someone to contact the relevant experts. After the chicken carcass is sent down, we¡¯ll conduct a comprehensive study.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go pick another chicken later and send it up tomorrow. This might be the chicken¡¯s own problem.¡±


    ¡°Yes, this is indeed a problem that needs to be taken seriously.¡±


    Neither of them cared about the chicken¡¯s life.


    What they cared about was why a chicken suddenly died on the moon and what the cause of death was.


    This problem had to be clarified.


    He hung up.


    Tang Rui arranged for people to go catch chickens. This time, they did not go to the market, but went directly to the military¡¯s farm to catch them.


    Chickens from the market, who knew what they ate.


    It was not impossible for him to die suddenly.


    However, the chickens in the military farms were all natural chickens with strong vitality and combat strength.


    Half an hour later, the person he sent a video.


    ¡°President Tang, which chicken do you want to catch? Here are ordinary chickens, and here are black chickens. They¡¯re all free-range chickens.¡±


    What?


    You still need to ask me which chicken to catch?


    Tang Rui was very speechless, but when he saw the chickens running all over the ground, his appetite suddenly came.


    ¡°Just catch the one with yellow feathers.¡± Tang Rui said after taking a glance.


    ¡°Okay, President Tang. Do you still want to grab the black chicken?¡±


    ¡°Catch.¡±


    He would use this one for his experiments and catch another black chicken to make chicken soup tonight.


    But when he saw the black chicken, he suddenly changed his mind.


    This was because one of the black-boned chickens was mutated. Its feathers were very black, basically no different from black. Moreover, it had two white feathers on its body.


    This chicken was very energetic and was jumping around.


    ¡°Catch the one that jumps the most.¡±


    ¡°Alright..¡±

 Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Magnetic Field and Radiation, Orbit Landing

    Chapter 282: Magnetic Field and Radiation, Orbit Landing


    Test (Part 1)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Chicken soup is coming!¡±


    Li Shuyao carried the chicken soup out of the kitchen and placed a full basin of chicken soup on the dining table.


    The chicken soup contained goji berries and some mushrooms.


    The pale yellow chicken soup smelled very fragrant.


    Indeed, it was a free-range old hen from the military farm. It was very fragrant when stewed, much better than the broiler chickens bought from the market.


    ¡°Why not kill that black chicken, it¡¯s even more nourishing,¡± Li Shuyao said while serving Tang Rui the chicken soup.


    ¡°That black chicken is very energetic, we are planning to send it to the moon for experiments, so we can¡¯t eat it,¡± Tang Rui said casually.


    Sip¡­


    The taste was just right and very fragrant.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t like eating chicken meat, but he liked drinking chicken soup.


    He drank three bowls of chicken soup and ate a bowl of rice.


    What a feast.


    He wasn¡¯t sure if it was because of the ingredients in the chicken soup or if the soup was too nourishing, but that night Tang Rui performed exceptionally well and exercised for more than an hour.


    The next day, when Gao Yang went to the moon, he also took the energetic black chicken that was jumping around in the cage.


    This time, the space command center made more preparations.


    They used more advanced sensors and also gathered information and monitored the environment around the cage in real-time.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t bother with these.


    After he gave the chicken to Gao Yang, he returned to the laboratory and began to enhance and upgrade the exoskeleton armor.


    [Item: Single Soldier Exoskeleton Armor +3]


    [Experience: 1120528/? (Non-upgradable)]


    [Origin points: 756.28]


    Looking at the data on the system panel, the experience points were overflowing a lot, probably enough to upgrade to +9.


    The whole structure enhanced -2 origin points.


    External armor enhanced -2 origin points.


    The internal system enhanced -2 origin points.


    Power system enhanced -2 origin points.


    He spent a total of 8 origin points to fully enhance the exoskeleton armor, which now included an auxiliary power system.


    The enhanced exoskeleton armor looked more sci-fi and more menacing.


    After the enhancements were complete, Tang Rui continued to upgrade.


    He upgraded directly to level 6.


    With a flash of pale golden light, the upgrade was complete.


    [Item: Single Soldier Tactical Maneuver Armor +6]


    [Experience: 6714.28/? (Non-upgradable)]


    [Enhancement: Frame, System, Armor, Power, Energy]


    [Features: No Blind Spot Defense, Flexible Maneuverability, Full Anti-Interference]


    [origin points: 74.8.28]


    The exoskeleton armor, now upgraded to level 6, had become Single Soldier Tactical Maneuver Armor.


    Its performance had definitely improved a lot.


    But it still needed to be tested.


    ¡°Red Lotus, keep the blueprints and data safe and then test it, a full-range test.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master, Red Lotus understands.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded and then left it alone.


    The remaining set of armor was not enhanced with origin points but was set aside.


    Although the enhancement didn¡¯t cost many origin points, it added up to a significant amount.


    With current technology, this type of Single Soldier Tactical Maneuver Armor could be manufactured.


    It couldn¡¯t be made before mainly because of material issues.


    Now that the material problem was solved, manufacturing it would not be a problem.


    So, in this case, there was no need to spend origin points.


    He had become quite lazy recently.


    The accumulation speed of origin points was basically on par with his usage. If he hadn¡¯t been doing research recently and created some experimental equipment and devices, his origin points reserve would have been even lower.


    Back on the sofa, Tang Rui began to read the emails he had received recently.


    Red Lotus could reply his emails, but he still wanted to check them to avoid any mistakes.


    Most of the emails were from the Bohai Bay project.


    Although the undersea tunnel had been laid, the decoration and equipment installation were still ongoing. According to the current pace, the Bohai Bay undersea tunnel could be opened to traffic by the end of this year or early next year at the latest.


    Tang Rui checked Red Lotus¡¯s replies, all of which were fine.


    There were also a few emails from two refineries.


    Requesting cooperation in increasing or decreasing the crude oil transport volume.


    After reading these emails, Tang Rui sat up and asked Red Lotus to connect to the temporary lunar base. He wanted to see how the black chicken was doing.


    The video connected.


    An astronaut was checking the equipment next to the cage.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, are you here to see Chicken Brother?¡± the astronaut asked as soon as he saw Tang Rui.


    ¡°Yes, I want to see how it¡¯s doing. Are all the data still normal?¡± Tang Rui didn¡¯t understand why the other party called it Chicken Brother, but that didn¡¯t affect his understanding of the situation.


    Actually, the other party got it wrong.


    It was an old hen, it should be called Chicken Sister.


    ¡°All data is good, and the sensors haven¡¯t detected any environmental anomalies,¡± the astronaut replied immediately.


    ¡°Okay, then you go ahead, I won¡¯t disturb you.¡±


    Tang Rui looked at the lively black chicken jumping around in the cage and then ended the video call.


    It was very energetic, not bad.


    Over the next few days, Tang Rui monitored the manufacture of the large orbital drop pods while casually writing research papers and lived a comfortable life.


    He spent a day writing more than a dozen papers, all related to magnetic fields.


    However, he only observed the phenomena and provided some data, not getting involved in the specific research work.


    Naturally, others would study it once the papers were submitted.


    After finishing the papers, he continued to work on nuclear fusion.


    This time he aimed to miniaturize the nuclear reactor.


    Initially, miniaturization went very smoothly.


    All that was needed was to reduce the volume of the reactor. As long as the magnetic field strength didn¡¯t decrease and the materials were fine, even the smallest reactor could be made..

 Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: Magnetic Field and Radiation, Orbit Landing

    Chapter 283: Magnetic Field and Radiation, Orbit Landing


    Test (Part 2)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    This was like a mini internal combustion engine at first glance.


    As long as the structure and materials were fine, a cylinder body the size of a fingernail could be made and operated successfully.


    But when he reduced the nuclear fusion reactor to the size of a washing machine, he encountered a serious problem.


    The Q.value would turn negative.


    The fusion reaction was fine, as was everything else, but due to the limited size of the central chamber, the input and output were disproportionate. The key factor was the heating of the high-temperature plasma.


    If the temperature wasn¡¯t high enough, the fusion reaction would stop.


    To maintain the temperature for fusion, continuous input was needed.


    However, the energy input exceeded the energy produced by fusion, making it unfeasible.


    The limit of thermonuclear fusion.


    Tang Rui looked at the data on the screen and sighed helplessly.


    He wanted to reduce the size of the fusion reactor to that of a rice cooker, but it seemed almost impossible.


    Not that it couldn¡¯t be done.


    But even if it was, it would be pointless.


    A fusion reactor that continuously consumes energy without output.


    What use would it be?


    Just as a decoration?


    Tang Rui waved his hand, deleting the holographic projection of the fusion model.


    Continuing to research miniaturization would be meaningless.


    He now faced two choices.


    One was to work on heavy nuclear fusion, and the other on cold nuclear fusion.


    Both of these fusion methods were considered highly advanced, almost like science fiction.


    The former could be used to build planetary engines while the latter could be used to build Iron Man-like armor.


    Forget it.


    He decided to put it aside for now; there was no rush to work on it.


    ¡°Red Lotus, connect to the temporary lunar base.


    Tang Rui instructed Red Lotus, having not checked on the situation of his chicken, Wu Ji, for two days.


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    Swipe!


    Connection established.


    The holographic projection showed the interior of the temporary lunar base.


    An astronaut was holding a chicken, shaking it.


    ¡°Brother Chicken, are you okay?¡±


    ¡°Brother Chicken, make some noise, don¡¯t scare me.


    ¡°Brother Chicken¡­¡±


    Seeing this scene, Tang Rui was baffled.


    What happened again?


    Two days ago, although Brother Chicken wasn¡¯t as active as at the beginning, it was still normal.


    How could it be dead just a day later?


    -What happened? When did it die?¡± Tang Rui asked.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, Brother Chicken just collapsed suddenly.


    ¡°Was there anything unusual before?¡±


    ¡°Before¡­ Oh, ten minutes ago, Brother Chicken suddenly got up and started hopping around, even crowing while jumping.


    I was curious and came over to look, but didn¡¯t see any problem and went back to work.


    Then just now, Brother Chicken crowed for a long time, then became silent.


    When I turned around, it was already lying on the ground.


    After hearing this, Tang Rui frowned.


    Nothing seemed unusual.


    The only odd thing was the jumping and crowing.


    That was normal when it first arrived.


    But it had been four or five days; it shouldn¡¯t be so active.


    Was it a fleeting resurgence?


    Tang Rui thought for a moment, then ended the video call and asked Red Lotus to pull up Brother Chicken¡¯s data for review.


    There were abnormalities in all the data, starting from the third day, just like the previous chicken.


    But Brother Chicken died even sooner, more than a day earlier.


    Just as Tang Rui was pondering how Brother Chicken died, the space command center sent a video request.


    Tang Rui connected.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, the second chicken is also dead.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I know. I¡¯m looking at its data. Do you have any ideas?


    -After discussing the data of both chickens, we think they were exposed to intense radiation.¡±


    ¡°Radiation? Is there radiation exceeding safe levels at the temporary base?¡± ¡°Well, theoretically, the radiation doesn¡¯t exceed safe levels. But this calculation is based on the Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    The Moon doesn¡¯t have a magnetic field, so it¡¯s hard to say whether the levels are safe there.¡±


    The person in charge spoke seriously. They hadn¡¯t considered this before because astronauts had only been as far as the space station, which is within Earth¡¯s magnetic field, so it wasn¡¯t a concern.


    But this trip to the Moon was different.


    Leaving Earth¡¯s magnetic field meant the previously safe radiation levels could now be excessive.


    ¡°Are the people okay?¡±


    After hearing this explanation, Tang Rui asked anxiously.


    ¡°We¡¯re examining the astronauts who¡¯ve been to the Moon.


    No results yet, but based on the American astronauts who went to the Moon, they should be fine.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s pause the lunar missions for now, and wait for the research results. We hadn¡¯t considered this before.¡±


    After hearing the rest, Tang Rui directly instructed.


    ¡°Okay, we were thinking the same.¡±


    After ending the communication, Tang Rui immediately notified Gao Yang to return to Earth with his team.


    They left their equipment on the Moon, as no one would steal it.


    Once Gao Yang and He Yun returned, he had Red Lotus conduct a thorough scan of them using magnetic field control equipment.


    The results showed no problems for either of them.


    But still, Tang Rui had Gao Yang and He Yun undergo therapy using the equipment he had previously enhanced.


    The next day, the space command center reported that of the eight astronauts who went to the Moon, seven were fine, but one had health issues.


    Further investigation revealed that the affected astronaut¡¯s main job was recording data and relaying instructions inside the temporary base.


    Meaning, he didn¡¯t go outside for tasks and stayed in the base.


    Fortunately, they hadn¡¯t been on the Moon for long, so the issue was minor and would soon recover.


    The space command center could identify the problem because they had detailed models of astronaut health, with comprehensive data for comparison.


    Magnetic fields!


    Radiation!


    Humanity was indeed lucky-if Earth didn¡¯t have a magnetic field, or if it disappeared, human civilization would have been destroyed long ago.


    This accidental discovery was a stroke of luck in misfortune.


    Without a magnetic field on the Moon, establishing a base there would require considering artificial magnetic fields, preferably simulating Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    This issue was not too difficult for Tang Rui, who had a magnetic field control system.


    ¡°Red Lotus, create a device that can simulate the Earth¡¯s magnetic field, covering an area of ten square kilometers.


    Tang Rui instructed Red Lotus.


    ¡°Okay, Master. Red Lotus is performing simulations¡­ Calculation complete, starting production, estimated time needed is 3 hours and 51 minutes.¡± Once Red Lotus completed the device, they would test its effect by sending another chicken to the Moon.


    But there was no rush-after all, the construction of the Guanghan Palace base on the Moon hadn¡¯t started yet.


    Arriving at the assembly workshop, Tang Rui examined the large orbital drop pod, preparing to test it.


    Whether it¡¯d be useful or not, only testing would tell.


    This device was guaranteed to be safe, so there were no worries about problems.


    ¡°Brother Han, have the special forces team come over and receive the new equipment.¡± Tang Rui sent a message to Han Shu.


    Soon after, Han Shu arrived at the mountain base with his team.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, is this the new equipment?¡± Han Shu asked upon seeing the twelve single-soldier tactical mobility armors.


    ¡ö¡¯Yes, these are the upgraded products. The functions are similar to the previous version, but both defense and mobility have been significantly improved, and a power-assist system has been added.¡±


    Tang Rui had the twelve special forces team members suit up and move around indoors.


    ¡°Can this power armor fly?¡± Han Shu curiously asked.


    ¡°No,¡± Tang Rui shook his head.


    Without solving the energy issue, a flying mobility armor was not possible.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go outside and move around.¡±


    Tang Rui, noticing the team members were hesitant to fully activate the armor¡¯s power assist system, immediately took them outside.


    ¡°Okay, you can now fully activate the power assist system and experience the feeling of being a superhero.¡±


    After hearing this, the team members activated the power system and tested running and jumping.


    Boom, boom, boom¡­


    Several team members jumped five meters high, landing with a thud on the ground.


    Fortunately, the armor wasn¡¯t very heavy, otherwise, they might have made holes in the ground.


    After about half an hour of this, Tang Rui called a halt.


    He then had them board the large orbital drop pod, ready for the first orbital drop test..

 Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: Orbit Airdrops Are Indeed Terrifying

    Chapter 284: Orbit Airdrops Are Indeed Terrifying


    Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Brother Lin, have you finished the report? I¡¯m still waiting here.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all done. The drop zone is 20 kilometers away from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, and the ground search and rescue troops are ready.¡±


    ¡°Good, I got it.¡±


    Tang Rui put down the phone and said to the special forces team in front of him, ¡°The approval is complete. Next, you will undergo your first orbital airdrop test. Any problems?¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Twelve people immediately answered loudly.


    ¡°Great, enter the orbital airdrop pod.¡±


    After they went in, Han Shu was still a bit worried.


    ¡°Direct airdrop for the first time, no problem?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s insured.¡±


    Tang Rui was still confident about safety. Not to mention the equipment made by Red Lotus had no issues, nobody else could guarantee that.


    But he dared to guarantee, the system had no problems.


    So, instead of worrying about their safety, it¡¯d be better to worry if they might vomit later.


    They were special forces, the elite of the elit; that was for sure.


    But with orbital airdrop, without training, who knows if there would be any other reactions.


    However, according to Red Lotus¡¯s test, even ordinary people sitting inside would at most feel uncomfortable, not having any physical problems due to gravitational acceleration.


    This thing wouldn¡¯t spin when landing, so there should be no problem.


    At most, they might feel dizzy and want to vomit, but definitely no other issues.


    Puff¡­


    The hatch closed.


    The members of the special forces team inside the cabin all sat in their seats, buckled up.


    Red Lotus would explain the details of riding the orbital airdrop pod through the display in their helmets.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t need to worry about that, nor was there a need for prior training.


    The more high-tech the equipment, the more it required fool-proof operation, otherwise, it would affect actual combat.


    If really going into battle and missing a person, the equipment would be useless, then what¡¯s the point of fighting.


    Buzz!


    The SEG unit of the orbital airdrop pod started.


    The floating orbital airdrop pod began to stand upright.


    The seats inside also began to adjust their direction at this moment, ensuring that the chair backs faced the direction of vertical gravity.


    In the next second, the four 20,000-newton electric propulsion engines at the bottom emitted blue light.


    This time there was no Mach ring.


    But even so, the speed of the orbital airdrop pod was very fast, much faster than the launch speed of a rocket.


    And the special forces soldiers inside just felt a pushback, similar to that of a commercial airliner taking off.


    Nothing uncomfortable¡ªTang Rui and Han Shu watched the orbital airdrop pod take off and then returned to the Blue Army Command Center, watching the orbital airdrop pod through satellite images.


    ¡°I¡¯m Tang Rui, how do you feel now? Any physical discomfort?¡±


    Tang Rui inquired about the condition of the special forces team.


    ¡°Report to Advisor Tang, we feel no discomfort, very good.¡± The team leader replied.


    ¡°Okay, report immediately if there¡¯s any problem.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Soon, the orbital airdrop pod entered outer space.


    The seats inside the cabin adjusted their direction again, with the chair backs turning towards the wall, allowing people to talk face-to-face.


    ¡°Now you can unbuckle your seat belts and experience weightlessness. Report any problems at any time.¡±


    Tang Rui spoke again.


    ¡°Special forces team received.¡±


    After everyone unbuckled their seat belts, they began to float in the cabin, instinctively using swimming motions to move, but soon realized swimming strokes were useless.


    This experience was also very novel for them.


    Special forces, so what?


    Apart from astronauts, how many people have been to space?


    Although they will have many opportunities to go to space in the future, this was still their first time and quite fresh.


    While the special forces team was experiencing weightlessness in space.


    The whole world was eyeing the orbital airdrop pod.


    After all, this big thing flying out of Earth could be seen by a fool.


    No optical stealth, and no radar wave absorbing coating¡ªany country with a bit of strength could discover it.


    But discovering it was one thing¡ªno one could guess what it really was.


    It didn¡¯t look like a space shuttle, nor like a rocket. It couldn¡¯t be a spaceship, right?


    The design was too ugly.


    A group of experts began to study and analyze its performance based on the appearance of the orbital airdrop pod.


    Most people judged it to be a spaceship.


    After all, considering human technology at the time, a few pipes put together could be called a spaceship.


    But this orbital airdrop pod, even if designed for practicality and not so fancy, looked better than those pipe-assembled spaceships.


    In a blink of an eye, ten minutes passed.


    Tang Rui saw they had enough fun and had them return to their seats, buckle up, and prepare for the orbital airdrop test.


    ¡°Red Lotus, begin the orbital airdrop.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Under Red Lotus¡¯s control, the orbital airdrop pod stopped the SEG unit and then accelerated from Earth¡¯s orbit, directly plunging into the atmosphere.


    When descending, the bottom faced downward.


    But by then, the electric propulsion engine nozzles at the bottom were already wrapped in high-temperature-resistant alloy.


    The reason for the bottom facing downward was mainly to generate a shock wave when passing through the atmosphere, and the large area of the bottom was specially designed to insulate and divert¡ªlike sitting on an air cushion.


    The big screen in the space command center, with high-speed cameras, recorded the situation of the orbital airdrop pod returning to the atmosphere.


    ¡°This return is very stable, no deviation in the orbit, just don¡¯t know how the inside is?¡±


    ¡°Definitely no problem, everything Tang brings out is good, this orbital airdrop pod makes our return capsule look like trash.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not fair to say that, after all, there¡¯s a difference in materials and equipment performance.


    I¡¯ve also seen the blueprints and parameters of the orbital airdrop pod, it¡¯s like built with gold, we can¡¯t afford to make that.¡±


    ¡°Okay, notify the ground search and rescue team to go, and bring the medical team, just in case.¡±


    While they were talking, the orbital airdrop pod was already close to the ground, only 2000 meters from the surface.


    At that moment, under Red Lotus¡¯s control, the SEG unit started.


    At the moment of activation, the orbital airdrop pod, like hitting a net, began to decelerate.


    And this deceleration effect grew stronger and stronger.


    The power of the SEG unit was not maximized at the beginning but gradually increased, otherwise, people couldn¡¯t bear it.


    When it reached 50 meters from the ground, the upright orbital airdrop pod began to level out and land.


    Inside, the seats started moving again, this time all faces turned towards the original wall.


    Click, click, click¡­


    The wall in front of the seats opened, and the outside wind blew into the cabin.


    Buzz!


    When the wall in front of the special forces team opened upwards, the orbital airdrop pod had completely landed.


    Snap!


    The seat belts automatically popped open.


    All members of the special forces team jumped out of the cabin at the same time.


    ¡°Red Lotus, calculate, starting from the company, how long does it take to perform an orbital airdrop at any location in the world?¡±


    ¡°Master, according to calculations, the farthest location is Antarctica, and the time required for an orbital airdrop is 21 minutes.¡±


    ¡°What about Pennsylvania Avenue in the USA?¡±


    ¡°11 minutes.¡±


    Tang Rui was very satisfied after hearing this.


    As for Han Shu who was next to him, that went without saying.


    The effect of this orbital airdrop was better than he imagined.


    Even countries with mid-course anti-missile capabilities couldn¡¯t intercept the orbital airdrop pod.


    In other words, the orbital airdrop is unstoppable.


    Within 21 minutes, an elite combat team can be deployed anywhere in the world, with a fatal tactical strike capability.


    ¡°How do you feel?¡±


    Tang Rui asked the members of the special forces team, to see how they felt after their first orbital airdrop.


    ¡°Report, we feel very good.¡±


    ¡°Good, then return to the orbital airdrop pod, prepare to return.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    The special forces team, who had been conducting tactical cover training outside, began to orderly retreat into the orbital airdrop pod.


    The cabin had returned to its original state by then.


    The walls that opened earlier were all closed.


    Even after careful inspection, gaps wouldn¡¯t be found.


    Click!


    The hatch closed.


    The orbital airdrop pod stood up again, preparing to take off.


    As for the ground search and rescue team that was rushing over, they were still two kilometers away, but they could see the orbital airdrop pod.


    But just as they sped up and rushed forward, the orbital airdrop pod took off like a rocket, shooting straight into the sky.


    Screech¡­


    The lead command vehicle hit the brakes, sticking their head out the window, looking bewildered at the orbital airdrop pod flying higher and higher.


    What were they here for?


    To rescue.


    But the problem was, the people had already flown away, so whom were they rescuing?


    ¡°Ground search and rescue team calling command center.¡±


    ¡°Command center received, please speak.¡±


    ¡°Our rescue target has taken off again.¡±


    ¡°You guys come back.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The commander directly asked the driver to turn around and return to base.


    Rescue?


    They searched in vain.


    They came out for a spin and did nothing.


    It was very frustrating.


    At this time, many people were feeling frustrated, even pained.


    For example, the aerospace centers of various countries around the world.


    They had seen the orbital airdrop pod land, thinking this flight was just a test.


    Who would have thought, just a few minutes later, it returned.


    What did that indicate?


    It indicated the technology was mature.


    It could be launched quickly into Earth¡¯s orbit, descend rapidly, and then launch again.


    All this without the need for complex maintenance.


    It can be repeatedly re-entered into orbit.


    This is no longer about validating technology, but a display of its maturity.


    Such thoughts were from countries without spy satellites.


    But those with spy satellites¡ªcountries that could still capture clear ground photos were in a frenzy at this moment.


    If it were just a spaceship, they would have accepted it.


    After all, domestically, they were the leaders in the field of aerospace, far surpassing America.


    But the problem was, this thing was not a spaceship but a vehicle meant for combat.


    Just as it landed, dozens of people jumped out.


    Terrifying, wasn¡¯t it?


    It couldn¡¯t be helped?


    Meetings and research continued.


    Tang Rui was unaware of this, he was communicating with a military bigwig.


    The other party directly inquired if the orbital airdrop could be used in actual combat.


    Just kidding.


    When the special forces team departed, they took their weapons and equipment with them..

 Chapter 285 - Chapter 285: The Middle East Wants Security (Part 1)

    Chapter 285: The Middle East Wants Security (Part 1)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Africa.


    Among a medical team from the United Nations humanitarian aid was a medical team from China.


    Normally, medical teams were rarely threatened. Not to mention protection, even in wars or other conflicts, medical personnel were not targeted.


    But, there were too many fools in the world.


    You could never predict the thought processes of some people.


    At that time, the Chinese medical team was surrounded by a tribal armed group, and the soldiers protecting the medical team were engaged in a firefight with them.


    The tribal armed forces were numerous, but their shooting was terrible.


    The Chinese had fewer people, just one squad, and the only ammunition they had was whatever they carried on us.


    So, the situation was very unfavorable.


    The nearest reinforcements, limited by road conditions and distance, would take at least an hour to arrive.


    As for air support, there was none.


    Missiles were an option, but the distance between the two sides in the firefight was too close, which could lead to accidental injuries.


    So, after learning about this situation, China was very anxious.


    The military originally thought to send the Baidi fighter jets for support, as other fighter jets aren¡¯t as fast.


    But then the CHinese found out.


    Upon checking the news, we discovered that Tang Rui and Han Shu were testing the orbital airborne troops.


    Well, that settled it.


    Send them immediately.


    After Tang Rui received the message, he asked Honglian to update the data and sent the mission briefing to the special forces team members.


    ¡°Emergency order, commence rescue mission in ten minutes, this is not a drill, here is the mission briefing.¡±


    The special forces team members in outer space became very serious after receiving the order.


    As the mission briefing was displayed, they also understood what the mission entailed.


    Rescue the medical team.


    ¡°Everyone, check your weapons and equipment.¡± The team leader immediately issued the order after reviewing the briefing.


    Click, click, click¡­


    Everyone picked up their weapons for a routine check.


    After the check, everyone quietly leaned back in their seats, waiting to land.


    Five minutes later, the orbital drop pod arrived over Africa and, under Honglian¡¯s control, plunged into the atmosphere.


    ¡°Support will arrive soon, maximum five minutes. Now report your ammunition status.¡±


    ¡°Sir, I only have one magazine left. I gave my pistol to Professor Jiang for self-defense.¡±


    ¡°Sir, I have three grenades, 25 rifle bullets, a full pistol magazine, plus two extra magazines.¡±


    ¡°Sir¡­¡±


    After fighting for more than ten minutes, everyone¡¯s bullets were almost depleted.


    Originally, they didn¡¯t bring much ammunition, only 120 rounds, a total of four magazines.


    If it wasn¡¯t for their conservative use earlier, they would have run out by now. ¡°Datian, stay behind. Give us your rifle magazines and then retreat with Professor Jiang and others. We¡¯ll cover.¡±


    Datian, don¡¯t hold back on bullets, provide suppressing fire.¡±


    After hearing the ammunition status, the squad leader immediately issued orders.


    Four full magazines were handed to the squad leader and Datian, then everyone fired simultaneously, suppressing the enemy.


    Then the two of them covered while a few retreated to protect Professor Jiang.


    With their full firepower, the two, using the advantage of cover and height, suppressed the attack of more than two hundred people, preventing anyone from advancing.


    It s good that this was happening in a forest.


    If it were in the open, it would have been difficult.


    ¡°Squad leader, look.¡±


    At that moment, Datian suddenly shouted.


    The squad leader followed suit and looked.


    The orbital drop pod was descending towards its position.


    It wasn¡¯t just the two of them, but everyone around the battlefield saw the orbital drop pod.


    ¡°Shoot it down with RPGs.¡±


    The leader of the tribal armed forces ordered, pointing at the orbital drop pod.


    They didn¡¯t use RPGs on people because they were afraid of injuring the doctors. After all, they had the numerical advantage, and the other side had no support, so they weren¡¯t in a hurry.


    But now, this thing suddenly appeared in the sky.


    It definitely wasn¡¯t sent by their tribe for support.


    So, just shoot it down.


    A group of tribal soldiers picked up their guns and shot at the orbital drop pod.


    They couldn¡¯t hit a person, but they could hit such a big thing.


    Countless bullets were fired towards the orbital drop pod.


    But half a meter from the pod, all the bullets were deflected upwards.


    Although bullets hit it, it wouldn¡¯t cause any damage to the alloy steel plate on the surface, but scratches would look bad.


    Whiz!


    Whiz whiz!


    At that moment, three RPG rockets were fired at the orbital drop pod.


    At the same time, the doors on both sides of the drop pod opened.


    The next moment, the three RPG rockets were also deflected by the electromagnetic deflection shield, flying towards the upper diagonals of the sky.


    Seeing this, the tribal armed forces below were stunned.


    It was about to hit.


    Why were they suddenly deflected?


    They couldn¡¯t understand this situation no matter how hard they thought.


    While the tribal armed forces were dazed, the doors of the pod were fully opened, and ropes dropped from above.


    ¡±13 meters above ground, rappel from the pod.¡±


    Due to the terrain, the orbital drop pod couldn¡¯t land on the ground, but this had been anticipated during its design.


    Letting them parachute would be unfamiliar to them.


    But rappelling was very simple.


    All the special forces soldiers grabbed the ropes and jumped down.


    Rappelling in powered armor didn¡¯t require legs and feet, just one hand on the rope.


    The descent was rapid indeed.


    Bang bang bang¡­


    In less than two seconds, twelve members of the special forces team landed on the ground..

 Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: The Middle East Wants Security (Part 2)

    Chapter 286: The Middle East Wants Security (Part 2)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    After they landed, they quickly locked onto the enemy using a map of the battlefield and the aid of their scanning system, and began their attack.


    Whoosh whoosh¡­


    Even faster than their own assaults were the laser weapons on the orbital airborne module. As soon as they emerged from the module, they commenced their attack.


    Laser beams shot forth.


    All those struck by the beams died instantly.


    The special forces rapidly advanced towards the enemy, firing as they charged.


    The tribal armed forces fell like wheat to the ground.


    What shelter?


    In the face of the electromagnetic rifle, it was mere decoration.


    Seventeen seconds later¡­


    The gunfire ceased, and the battle was over.


    All 213 enemies were eliminated. None who tried to flee survived. They were completely wiped out.


    Gulp!


    The soldiers guarding the medical team were stunned by the scene.


    It had happened too quickly.


    Their allies had descended from the sky.


    In less than a minute, every enemy lay dead.


    What kind of combat power was this?


    It was somewhat terrifying.


    Fortunately, these were their comrades.


    If they were enemies, they wouldn¡¯t stand a chance either.


    This wasn¡¯t just a disparity in individual skill; it was a total eclipse in equipment. They were not from the same era.


    ¡°Report, the special forces team has completed their mission. The enemy has been annihilated. We have no casualties,¡± someone announced.


    ¡°Alright, protect the medical team and wait for reinforcements,¡± came the reply.


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Tang Rui and Han Shu had observed the special forces¡¯ operation from start to finish.


    Full marks for their overall performance.


    ¡°Brother Han, what do you think of this orbital airborne troop? Does it meet your requirements?¡± Tang Rui turned to Han Shu.


    ¡°It¡¯s exceeded them. This is even better than what I imagined,¡± Han Shu replied, extremely satisfied.


    ¡°As long as you¡¯re satisfied,¡± Tang Rui smiled.


    ¡°By the way, can the other special forces teams be equipped with this gear?¡±


    ¡°Sure, as long as the funding is in place, the equipment will be too.¡±


    ¡°Funding? Is there not enough money? What about the remaining funds in the account and the money the Sudan used for weapons?¡±


    Han Shu¡¯s expression quickly shifted from excitement to dismay.


    ¡°I¡¯ve used it all. Not only is there no money left, but you also owe me 1.46 billion. Remember to transfer it,¡± Tang Rui said with a shrug.


    ¡°All of that, more than 20 billion, gone?¡±


    ¡°Let me break it down for you. The orbital airborne module was your military¡¯s request, right? So I developed it for you. You have to cover the development costs.¡±


    Although Tang Rui was not short of money, that was a separate matter.


    The military needed custom equipment, and he couldn¡¯t be expected to fund their research. That was not how it worked.


    The technical sophistication of the large-scale orbital airborne module was extraordinary. The value of the magnetic field control system alone far exceeded the entire module¡¯s cost.


    So, he charged 8.8 billion, which was reasonable.


    ¡°What about the rest?¡± Han Shu asked, distressed about the expense but acknowledging the necessity.


    ¡°8.8 billion for R&D, 14.2 billion for producing the large-scale orbital airborne capsules, including various upgraded systems and equipment. The most expensive were the reactor, the SEG unit, and the electromagnetic deflecting shield.


    ¡°Laser weapons, life-support systems, and emergency rescue pods didn¡¯t cost much, so I threw them in for free.


    ¡°Then there are the 12 sets of tactical mobile armors, each worth 85 million. The customized large-scale electromagnetic rifles and other weapons for the armor totaled 1.08 billion.


    ¡°This is your discounted rate. I didn¡¯t overcharge you, right?¡± Tang Rui said with a smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s a lot, but fair,¡± Han Shu admitted, understanding the costs involved.


    More than an hour later¡­


    The reinforcements finally arrived, their fastest possible response, hindered only by the distance.


    The special forces team reentered the orbital airborne module upon the reinforcements¡¯ arrival.


    Ten minutes later¡­


    The orbital airborne module landed at Crimson¡¯s training ground.


    The special forces team disembarked.


    The module was towed into the hangar.


    Although no formidable enemies were encountered in this battle, the orbital airborne troops¡¯ combat effectiveness was evident.


    Especially their rapid response.


    It could terrify many.


    The entire rescue operation had not been hidden from the world.


    Several nations, including the USA, had observed the special forces¡¯ airborne rescue through satellites, recording all the data.


    It wasn¡¯t a concern that they were watching.


    Orbital airborne landings were normally unnecessary.


    Yet, it was precisely because of its rarity that it served as a Sword of


    Damocles; it¡¯s use signified serious implications.


    As for its effectiveness¡­


    Exceptional.


    The American think tank reconvened for a meeting.


    However, this time, they gathered not in the usual meeting room but in an underground bunker.


    They had no choice.


    The orbital drop had been too intimidating.


    With the current American defenses, stopping such an assault was impossible. The special forces¡¯ equipment made what used to be challenging decapitation operations seem trivial.


    This left them feeling vulnerable, even on their own turf.


    ¡°Tell me, what should we do now?¡±


    The think tank remained silent.


    Everything that needed to be said had been said. What more was there to add?


    ¡°How long will it take for the spaceships on the Korean side to reach us?¡±


    The boss shifted the focus of the question..

 Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: The Middle East Wants Security (Part 3)

    Chapter 287: The Middle East Wants Security (Part 3)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°It is estimated that it will take another two months, and that¡¯s with the provision of new drill bits and excavation technology,¡± a member of the think tank replied.


    ¡°Two months¡­ that¡¯s acceptable. During this period, let¡¯s not do anything and wait for the alien spaceship to be excavated.¡±


    We can t just do nothing, that would be too abnormal.¡±


    ¡°Then what should we do?¡±


    ¡°Discuss the oil issue with Russia.¡±


    ¡°Oil?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the mainland has started producing oil, and the extraction volume is quite significant. For now, their crude oil is only used domestically, so it hasn¡¯t affected international oil prices.


    ¡°But they won¡¯t always refrain from exporting oil. When they do start, given their style, they will surely target our oil system.


    Since we can¡¯t stop them, it¡¯s better to proactively open a door and let Da Mao get involved.


    ¡°That way, the interests in the oil sector won¡¯t be ours alone,¡± said the think tank member.


    Everyone agreed with nods.


    Previously, they could use international influence to blockade Da Mao and sanction them, but they couldn¡¯t use the same tactic against the domestic producers.


    The same move, when used against different opponents, yields entirely different results.


    Thus, the oil issue is an unsolvable problem.


    Unless they could physically overpower them.


    Unfortunately, they simply can¡¯t do that now.


    ¡°Will the Russians collaborate with us?¡±


    ¡°No, but they will act for their own interests.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll contact the Russians later. Any other suggestions?¡± After hearing this, the think tank member fell silent.


    Any other ideas?


    What a thought.


    It was already challenging enough to slightly delay the opponent¡¯s strength growth and cause them trouble in various aspects.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s adjourn the meeting,¡± said the big boss, getting up and leaving the meeting room.


    He went to a secure room to prepare for a phone call. After ensuring the line was ready, he dialed.


    The call lasted for about fifteen minutes.


    He hung up, satisfied with the conversation. Though slightly annoyed, the other party¡¯s thoughts were all within the think tank¡¯s predictions.


    For the sake of their own personal interests, Russia dared to do anything.


    ¡°President Tang, are we participating in this year¡¯s Zhuhai Airshow?¡± Lin Chao asked Tang Rui.


    Zhuhai Airshow?


    Tang Rui remembered that the airshow was coming up soon.


    This was definitely something to participate in.


    ¡°Yes, we are. When should we go?¡± asked Tang Rui.


    ¡°No rush, there¡¯s still more than half a month left. If we¡¯re participating, we need to submit an equipment list in advance. What do you plan to display?¡± ¡°Display, huh¡­ There are quite a few things. I need to think about it.¡±


    Tang Rui pondered over this issue, feeling a bit troubled.


    Shen Hong Company had too many things.


    Or rather, the mess he created was too big.


    Just the airplanes alone came in many models, from fighters to transport planes.


    There was plenty of equipment but much of it couldn¡¯t be exported.


    That¡¯d be really bothersome.


    Take your time to think, and send me the list when you¡¯re ready,¡± Lin Chao said and left.


    Tang Rui took a yogurt from the lab fridge and started to think while licking the lid.


    Perhaps he should just submit everything.


    As for how much got approved, that¡¯d be up to the authorities.


    But then again, why bother?


    Knowing it can¡¯t be sold, what¡¯s the point in doing this?


    Buzz buzz¡­


    Just then, his phone vibrated.


    Tang Rui picked it up.


    It was a call from Prince Salim.


    It¡¯s been a while since they last spoke.


    ¡°Hello, Prince Salim.¡±


    ¡°My friend, I¡¯m glad to hear your voice. I hope I¡¯m not disturbing you.¡±


    ¡°Not at all, I¡¯m just pondering whether to have grilled fish or sashimi tonight,¡± Tang Rui casually said.


    You could have both,¡± Prince Salim immediately replied.


    Good answer.


    Very luxurious.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, I might try that tonight.¡±


    My friend, I have a matter I¡¯d like to discuss with you.¡±


    Go ahead, you don¡¯t have to be formal with me.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for understanding. I want to know if Crimson still takes national security orders.¡±


    Prince Salim¡¯s question immediately piqued Tang Rui¡¯s interest.


    What did that mean?


    As a highly regarded prince of the camel kingdom, he must be aware of the real situation in Sudan.


    National security? That was just a cover.


    But since he knows the real deal and still calls to ask about this, it means the camel kingdom has some plans.


    ¡°We do take them, but we can¡¯t just accept any order,¡± Tang Rui thoughtfully replied.


    ¡°I see. Would you take an order from our camel kingdom?¡±


    Wow.


    This was really from the Middle East.


    Weren¡¯t they paying protection fees on both sides?


    Why the sudden change of heart?


    Starting to pick sides now?


    ¡°You have an army, and your equipment isn¡¯t bad either. You even won


    recently, why would you need it?¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t address whether he would take the order or not.


    The situation now is different from before.¡±


    I see¡­ I need to think about it, I¡¯ll let you know later.¡±


    ¡°Alright, thank you very much, my friend.¡±


    ¡°Likewise. Talk to you next time, goodbye.¡±


    After hanging up, Tang Rui called Lin Chao back.


    Such matters definitely needed to be reported.


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Lin Chao returned, still puzzled.


    ¡°Prince Salim just called, asking if Crimson takes national security orders.¡±


    ¡°National security? From which country?¡±


    ¡°The Middle East.¡±


    ¡°Wait for me, I¡¯ll report this.¡± Lin Chao was stunned too.


    This move by the Middle East was truly unexpected.


    Logically, it shouldn¡¯t be like this.


    Did they hear some rumors, or did they really decide to take a gamble and pick a side?


    It was hard to understand.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t bother to think about it further. After all, it wasn¡¯t his concern.


    Even if they took this order, it would just be under the guise of Crimson.


    He wouldn¡¯t even need to use his own official seal.


    ¡°Red Lotus, display all the company¡¯s products. Let me see what can be simplified for external sale.¡±


    Tang Rui continued to work on the Zhuhai Airshow issue.


    Meanwhile, due to the Middle East¡¯s signal, the higher-ups started to hold meetings to discuss the matter..

 Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: Taking American Main Combat Equipment to the Exhibition

    Chapter 288: Taking American Main Combat Equipment to the Exhibition


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Regarding the Middle East¡¯s issue, Tang Rui didn¡¯t bother to think about it at all, as it wasn¡¯t something he should worry about.


    Right now, he was concerned about the Zhuhai Airshow.


    The exhibit from the Crimson Corporation had to be eye-catching.


    How much it sold for wasn¡¯t important.


    But he needed to make the Crimson brand known.


    Although Crimson was popular online, it was really due to the company¡¯s security department¡¯s influence.


    Crimson¡¯s real weapon was just one famous sixth-generation fighter.


    Things like mechanical dogs were not considered national weapons.


    As for those things that couldn¡¯t be exposed, he couldn¡¯t bring them to the exhibition, which was frustrating.


    ¡°Red Lotus, simplify the individual exoskeleton armor to be on par with USA¡¯s individual equipment.¡±


    After much thought, Tang Rui decided that the new product could only be some individual equipment.


    It was possible to display the Ersatz Kick at the exhibition.


    But it wasn¡¯t for sale.


    ¡°Master, the individual exoskeleton armor cannot be simplified to that extent,¡±


    Red Lotus directly stated, unable to do so.


    This¡­


    The material of the individual exoskeleton armor is naturally stronger than


    American individual equipment. Even with simplification, it can¡¯t be reduced unless the material is changed.


    But changing the material would mean essentially redesigning a set similar to


    American standards¡­


    Redesign a similar set?


    That seemed promising.


    There were no patents in arms.


    Even if the design and function were the same, as long as the parameters were correct, it could be sold for money.


    Nobody could accuse you of violating patent rights.


    Thinking of this, Tang Rui suddenly had a bold idea.


    ¡°Red Lotus, show me all the active main American battle equipment.


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Suddenly, numerous pieces of equipment appeared before Tang Rui.


    All of the USA¡¯s main equipment, from individual equipment to tanks, planes, cannons, missiles, and Ersatz Kicks, appeared before him.


    -Red Lotus, start recording, note down everything I select.¡± Tang Rui raised his hand and began choosing equipment.


    M1A2 SEPV2 tanks, M3 Bradley combat vehicles, M109A6 self-propelled guns,


    Apache attack helicopters, F-16E/F Super Hornets, F-22 Raptors, B1B Lancers,


    C-5 Galaxy transports¡­


    As Tang Rui continued to click, he essentially selected the strongest batch of equipment currently in service with the USA.


    in addition, he selected a large number of individual weapons like Stingers and Javelins.


    Finally, he pointed to the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.


    -Let¡¯s start with these, copy them, make five of each land weapon, one of each aircraft, ten missiles each, and a set of Minuteman III with a launcher.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master, Red Lotus understands.


    Red Lotus didn¡¯t ask about the blueprints, because there were none, but that didn¡¯t matter.


    As long as they had the weapon¡¯s parameters, Red Lotus could manufacture them.


    After all, these weapons were considered outdated in Tang Rui¡¯s possession and were very easy to make.


    ¡°Right, add those equipment to the report and send it to Lin Chao,¡± Tang Rui spoke again.


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    After receiving the exhibition product catalog from Red Lotus, Lin Chao was dumbfounded.


    Was this Crimson¡¯s exhibition weaponry?


    This should be Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon¡­


    ¡°President Tang, is this exhibition weapon catalog correct?¡± Lin Chao called


    Tang Rui to inquire.


    ¡°No, why can¡¯t these weapons be exhibited?¡± Tang Rui asked back, he didn¡¯t remember any such rule.


    ¡°They can be exhibited, but are these knockoffs?


    ¡°Who said they¡¯re knockoffs, I developed them independently, they just look a bit similar.¡±


    ¡°Then why are the names and performance parameters of the weapons the same?¡±


    ¡°Pure coincidence.¡±


    ¡°Forget it, other than that, you need to change the names of the weapons, like the tanks, you can¡¯t write M1A2, you need to change it, it¡¯ll be easier to explain.¡±


    ¡°Like that? Then change the letters to the next position, the tank will be N1B2.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll report it.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    After hanging up, Lin Chao looked at the exhibition weapon list in front of him and felt overwhelmed.


    Forget it.


    He was just a messenger, whether it gets approved is up to the higher-ups. Lin Chao stopped thinking about it and began to help Tang Rui modify the weapon numbers, then uploaded them through a secure line.


    In the following period, planes kept taking off and landing at Crimson¡¯s runway, transporting the exhibition products to the convention center.


    At first, it was our own transport planes.


    Later, it became C-5 Galaxy transport planes.


    A C-5 flying randomly in the domestic skies indeed startled many people, even the fighter pilots on air duty were stunned.


    But this news wasn¡¯t exactly secret.


    Soon, it became known domestically that Crimson had pulled off a stunt, copying all of the American main equipment and bringing them to the Zhuhai Airshow for exhibition.


    Upon hearing this news, domestic military enterprises could only say that


    Tang Rui knew how to play the game.


    Some military enterprises even wanted to buy the production rights for these weapons, but Tang Rui ignored them.


    Not that he didn¡¯t want to, but he didn¡¯t have time.


    Because Tang Rui was preparing the most shocking weapon for the Zhuhai Airshow.


    Copying American equipment was just a small gesture, just for making money¡ªjust to mess around


    The thing he was making now was the truly terrifying thing-giant mechs, like the ones in Pacific Rim.


    Such a large mech-nobody would take it seriously-they¡¯d think it was some sort of mockup.


    After all, with current metal materials, it¡¯s impossible to make such mechs¡ªthe joint issue alone would be insurmountable.


    Even with Tang Rui¡¯s current materials science technology, making joints for giant mechs wasn¡¯t up to standard.


    It could be used, but it would wear out and be scrapped after a few uses- especially the hip and knee joints that needed to be flexible¡­ and turn¡­ and bear weight.


    What material could withstand hundreds of tons of body constantly moving and jumping? It was simply unsustainable.


    Just the wear and tear of the bearings would require a change every day.


    To make joints that could support a giant body, Tang Rui had to cheat using the system panel.


    Bearings?


    Who needed bearings, just use magnetic force to encircle it.


    Two magnetic field coils wrapped together-with the middle being magnetic repulsion. There¡¯d be no contact, so no wear either.


    The entire mech¡¯s drive would rely on powerful electric motors, powered by a nuclear fusion reactor in the chest.


    This mech essentially integrated the peak of his materials science and electromagnetism.


    Tang Rui hadn¡¯t even published many of the theories yet.


    As for the combat power of the entire mech, that was a bit lacking.


    But combat power wasn¡¯t important, what was important was the appearance ¡ªas long as it looked cool.


    This wasn¡¯t meant for fighting.


    It was meant for showing off..

 Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Mecha Model?

    Chapter 289: Mecha Model?


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡® Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    There were just three days left until the start of the Zhuhai Airshow.


    Countless military enthusiasts had already arrived, eagerly awaiting the opening of the exhibition. In fact, even before the start of the event, many people had gathered around the exhibition center, cameras in hand, ready to capture the moment.


    After all, during the transportation of the equipment, there were still some things that could be photographed without worrying about any issues with the pictures, as these were items meant to be displayed.


    There were no concerns about leaking the designs of the equipment.


    As for the internals.


    That was impossible to capture in a photo.


    ¡°This year, what¡¯s with the Americans? Are they going crazy, bringing out all their family treasures?¡±


    The military enthusiasts gathered around the exhibition center spoke curiously.


    In recent days, they had seen a lot of American hardware, from tanks and armored vehicles to helicopters and fighter jets.


    Normally, even if the United States participated in the exhibition, they wouldn¡¯t bring so many weapons.


    This was practically their most advanced active service equipment.


    Who knows? Last night, someone said they saw the United States¡¯s B-1B Lancer strategic bomber at the airport,¡± another enthusiast joined in.


    ¡°Really? They¡¯re even selling strategic bombers?¡±


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s outdated. It should have been sold a long time ago. It¡¯s not a stealth bomber, and its supersonic cruising capability is problematic against fifth-generation jets, let alone sixth-generation ones. Without absolute air supremacy, this kind of old strategic bomber is just a target.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m actually more interested in seeing the White Swan. Although they are somewhat similar, I always felt the White Swan looked better.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense, of course.¡±


    Holy¡­ What¡¯s that being hauled on the trailer?¡±


    ¡°Is that a robotic arm? It doesn¡¯t look like a Transformer. Could it be that the Japanese were bringing a Gundam to the exhibition?¡±


    ¡°No, don¡¯t you think that robotic arm was really well-made? It looked almost real.¡±


    ¡°Look at the trailer¡¯s leaf springs. When the robotic arm was lifted earlier, the trailer bed rose. How heavy was that?¡±


    ¡°It was so heavy, could it have been solid steel?¡±


    Under the watchful eyes of the group of military enthusiasts, three trailers had unloaded the media¡¯s robotic arms.


    A mecha¡¯s arm had to be divided into three parts, namely the upper arm, the forearm, and the hand¡ªotherwise, it wouldn¡¯t fit on the trailer.


    After the entire robotic arm was brought into the venue, the group of enthusiasts had heatedly discussed which company made this model.


    It didn¡¯t matter if it was realistic or not-it was fine as long as it looked cool.


    Mecha was the romance of men.


    From the various details of the robotic arm, one could tell that this large mecha model had been made with great care, so they wanted to inquire and see which company made it.


    Whether they released action figures or smaller models, as long as it wasn¡¯t too expensive, they would have liked to buy and collect it.


    While the military enthusiasts were excitedly discussing, the employees of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Group (CASC) had been scratching their heads in frustration.


    It had been too difficult.


    They originally didn¡¯t have much to do.


    This year¡¯s South Gate project had already been completed, and various new weapons, systems, and even new concept equipment had been designed.


    However, five days before the start of the airshow, they had received an order from their superiors to add a giant mecha to the South Gate project.


    Honestly, they were reluctant at first.


    After all, the South Gate project already had the Chengying mecha, so there was no need to redesign another one.


    Notwithstanding the fact that a mecha required human pilots, it seemed redundant.


    The idea was good.


    The reasoning was also sound.


    But they still had to do the work and do it fast, without cutting corners.


    What a headache.


    Around the Zhuhai Airshow, most people had been busy.


    Tang Rui, however, had had nothing to do.


    He had also arrived in Zhuhai but didn¡¯t stay in the city. Instead, he had been drifting on a yacht in the sea.


    On the yacht, Tang Rui and Prince Salim had sat on the top deck, drinking juice and chatting.


    The topic of their conversation hadn¡¯t quite matched the current scene.


    Because they had been discussing the security of the Middle East.


    After a month of discussion, the decision had finally been made.


    They could take the order, but it had to be exclusively offered to Crimson.


    Yes.


    The situation of the Sudan was different from that of the Middle East.


    There, they had used the name of Crimson, but it was actually Han Shu and the others going to war, not security guards.


    But this time, with the Middle East order, Tang Rui really needed to recruit people, arm them, and really head to the Middle East.


    When Tang Rui received this message, he couldn¡¯t believe what he was seeing.


    Could such an opportunity really arise?


    But after Lin Chao had explained it in detail, he had understood.


    Military contracting companies were legal in the United States, so why not establish a real company? The other party couldn¡¯t say anything about it.


    And this time, it was a genuine commercial act.


    If the United States had any objections, they could also be dealt with commercially.


    The fundamental factor that had prompted the superiors to make such a decision was still oil, or rather, the pricing and settlement rights of oil.


    Oil = USD.


    That was the American policy back then and the reason why oil fields were prone to bacterial growth.


    In the past twenty years, the international oil-producing regions had been only the United States, Russia, and the Middle East, which had seemed like a three-way split, but in reality, it was the Americans who were dominating. But now it was different.


    The rest were also producing oil now.


    Logically, the Middle East should have been anxious at this time, even to the point of dealing with them, as this affected their business.


    But in reality, they didn¡¯t have that privilege.


    The games that big countries played weren¡¯t that simple.


    Like the Middle East, who were rich at home but not good in studies, in the class, they could only use their pocket money to buy peace.


    But now, there was a problem with the family business, and their pocket money had to be reduced. The reason for all this was that the class monitor¡¯s family had started the same business.


    If you were the Middle East, what would you choose?


    To join the class leader or the vice class leader to deal with the class monitor?


    Stop joking.


    The class leader and the vice class leader¡¯s families were also in this business.


    The three big bosses were competing for the market and snatching shares.


    Who would die in the end?


    None of the three big bosses would die.


    Those who watched the excitement would.


    The Middle East was actually very uncomfortable, but they could only endure it while trying to find a way to survive.


    This method was to hold onto big legs.


    Currently, there were three big legs.


    How would they choose among the three?


    By employing the process of elimination.


    They definitely couldn¡¯t choose the poorest at home, and the richest one often bullied them.


    Wasn¡¯t the result obvious?


    ¡°My friend, are you sure you¡¯re not joking?¡± After hearing Tang Rui¡¯s security plan, Prince Salim was stunned.


    You¡¯re not sending troops, they accepted.


    You¡¯re not selling the most advanced equipment, they could accept that too.


    But selling a mecha model and saying it was for the security of their Middle East, wasn¡¯t that a bit too much?


    After hearing this, Tang Rui laughed.


    ¡°To justify your 200 billion dollars, I¡¯ve brought out my trump card, and you¡¯re


    still saying I¡¯m overdoing it?¡±

 Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: The Airshow Begins, Sixth-Generation Fighters Opening Performance

    Chapter 290: The Airshow Begins, Sixth-Generation Fighters¡¯ Opening Performance


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation | Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t need it?¡± Tang Rui looked at Prince Salim with a bit of disbelief and asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that we don¡¯t want it, but compared to mecha models, soldiers, and military equipment bring us a greater sense of security,¡± Prince Salim organized his thoughts and said diplomatically.


    Alright then.


    Hearing Prince Salim¡¯s response, Tang Rui didn¡¯t insist further.


    Offering cool stuff for show and you don¡¯t want it?


    Fine then.


    ¡°Okay, how about switching to fifth-generation fighters and missiles?¡± Tang Rui said nonchalantly.


    If that¡¯s possible, it would be ideal,¡± replied Prince Salim.


    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll arrange it for you.¡±


    ¡°Thank you very much.¡±


    With just a few simple words, the matter was settled.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t want to talk more.


    Prince Salim seemed to want to chat a bit longer, but noticing Tang Rui¡¯s reluctance to discuss further, he didn¡¯t press on.


    That night, Prince Salim left.


    Tang Rui, along with Li Shuyao, took a yacht to Sanya to enjoy water activities like wake surfing, parasailing, and water jet riding.


    In the blink of an eye, the day of the exhibition arrived.


    Tang Rui and Li Shuyao entered the venue through a special passage, heading straight to the VIP seats beside the runway.


    The VIP seats, though claimed to be special, were essentially just closer to the runway, offering a clearer view of the fighter jets.


    At the airshow¡¯s opening ceremony, flight performances were, of course, indispensable.


    Last year, the Bayi Aerobatic Team performed the opening act, flying the J-io series fighters.


    But this year was different. Tang Rui heard that the Air Force planned to showcase the sixth-generation fighter jets in the opening performance.


    He didn¡¯t inquire further.


    The Air Force might have the idea, but it didn¡¯t mean it would be approved from above.


    After a while, the flight performance team finally made their appearance. ¡°Wow!¡±


    As five sixth-generation fighters entered the runway from a distance, a wave of awe swept through the crowd.


    The simultaneous interpreter began explaining to the VIP section.


    ¡°Entering the runway now is our country¡¯s independently developed and world¡¯s first sixth-generation fighter jet¡­¡±


    Tang Rui wasn¡¯t paying attention to the live commentary.


    He just wanted to know if the opening flight performance would show off some fancy maneuvers.


    Sixth-gen fighters weren¡¯t like fourth-gen ones.


    Whether at low-altitude, low-speed, or high-altitude, high-speed, sixth-gen fighters could handle it all, especially the ones he designed with variable forward-swept wings.


    coupled with powerful thrust-vectoring engines, they could certainly pull off some high-difficulty moves.


    Obviously, what he could think of, the air force big shots had also considered. As the five sixth-gen fighters taxied in front of the audience, they suddenly raised their noses and retracted their landing gears.


    ¡°Damn!¡±


    A voice of disbelief echoed from behind.


    The five sixth-gen fighters hovered at a 75-degree angle just two meters above the ground, moving slowly forward-even slower than Mrs. Li next door on her morning walk.


    Click, click, click¡­


    Medm photographers on both sides of the viewing stand went crazy, snapping


    A minute later, as the sixth-gen fighters were about to leave the runway in front of the crowd, they suddenly made a 180-degree turn on the spot and returned the same way at a 75-degree angle.


    These were¡­ the representatives of various countries in the VIP section, along with executives from aviation corporations, had a range of expressive reactions.


    Was this a flight performance?


    Yes and no.


    To a spectator, it was an exciting flight performance, especially with sixth-gen fighters.


    But from another perspective, it was more than just a performance.


    The five sixth-gen fighters, with a domineering attitude, circled back and forth in front of the audience and then shot straight up like a rocket.


    Quickly reaching an altitude of 500 meters.


    The fighters, as if they had lost power, began to float down from the sky. Ultra-low-altitude leaf fall.


    To ensure visibility, the fighters floated down from 500 meters, hovering just 2 meters above the ground.


    Gulp!


    Tang Rui heard many swallowing sounds.


    That must have been frightening.


    Not everyone had the nerve for this.


    After hovering at a 2-meter height for two seconds, the fighters took off again flipping and spiraling into the sky.


    Then came a series of super-maneuvers.


    Zero-radius hovering, vertical backward flying, continuous loop-the-loops¡ªmaneuvers beyond the capabilities of fourth and fifth-gen fighters.


    The sequence of thrilling moves left the audience in awe.


    The real spectators were excited, especially the military enthusiasts.


    Although it was known that sixth-gen fighters had been deployed, no one had seen their maneuverability in person. Nobody knew how the highly praised sixth-gen fighters truly performed.


    Now they were convinced, even feeling that the internet had understated their capabilities.


    After watching the flight performance, they were eager to spread the word.


    But the expressions of the representatives from various countries were quite peculiar.


    ¡°Can our sixth-gen fighters be modified to have forward-swept wings¡¯¡± a representative from America asked someone from Boeing.


    ¡°It can¡¯t be done,¡± the Boeing official replied helplessly.


    Everyone had sixth-gen fighters.


    But why did yours retain close-quarters combat capabilities? That¡¯s not logical. The standard for sixth-gen fighters was supposed to be their high-altitude, high-speed, and great combat radius.


    Yet, they¡¯d also managed high maneuverability.


    How was Crimson supposed to compete with that?


    Fifteen minutes later, after the sixth-gen fighter performance ended.


    The Boeing official picked up the phone to call headquarters.


    Others left their seats to explore the venue and exhibition hall, planning to return later for other flight performances.


    Tang Rui, with Li Shuyao, walked into the venue.


    He ignored the Crimson Corporation¡¯s aircraft display outside, not interested in America¡¯s planes.


    What he didn¡¯t care about.


    At that moment, caught massive attention.


    A military enthusiast saw the Cavalry and shouted.


    ¡°Holy shit¡­ America brought out the B-1B Cavalry.¡±


    The enthusiast, standing dozens of meters away, yelled excitedly upon seeing the Cavalry.


    Then, a crowd rushed to the Crimson¡¯s aircraft display.


    ¡°To be honest, America¡¯s air force really has no weaknesses. Whether it¡¯s fighter jets, bombers, including transport and early warning aircraft, they¡¯re all impressive.


    This C-2C¡­ What¡¯s this? It¡¯s wrong, isn¡¯t it supposed to be the B-iB Cavalry?


    How did it become C-2C?¡±


    At that moment, he wasn¡¯t the only one confused.


    The surrounding military enthusiasts were also baffled.


    ¡°Did America make a mistake? Or is it an upgraded version?¡± someone whispered.


    ¡°Is there a possibility that this isn¡¯t America¡¯s display?¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Holy f*ck¡­. it¡¯s Crimson Corporation!¡±

 Chapter 291 - Chapter 291: The Lion Wants to Buy a Great Killing Weapon

    Chapter 291: The Lion Wants to Buy a Great Killing Weapon


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation , Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    A group of military enthusiasts were all dumbfounded when they saw the


    Crimson logo, their minds buzzing.


    ¡°Look at this fighter jet.¡±


    ¡°F*ck¡­ the F-22 Raptor.¡±


    Look carefully before you speak.¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ G-33 Big Bird fighter jet?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s also a D-6 transport plane.¡±


    ¡°Are these serious designations?¡±


    ¡°The numbers don¡¯t matter, I just want to know if these planes can fly, whether they are real fighter jets or just models.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense, they¡¯re definitely real. If Crimson Corporation can build sixth-generation aircraft, why can¡¯t they make fifth-generation ones?¡± ¡°Then why don¡¯t they display their own planes? They have vertical takeoff and landing transport planes and sixth-generation aircraft, why aren¡¯t they showing them?¡±


    ¡°Is there a possibility that it¡¯s not that Crimson doesn¡¯t want to show them, but that they¡¯re not allowed to?¡±


    ¡°What would America think if they saw this? Would they go crazy?¡±


    A group of military enthusiasts gathered around Crimson Corporation¡¯s booth growing more frightened the more they looked. It was as if they had dug up America¡¯s ancestral grave.


    At this time, Americans and other exhibiting companies noticed the situation here.


    To be honest, if they hadn¡¯t just come out of their own booth.


    They would have mistaken it for somewhere else.


    Seeing the planes displayed by Crimson Corporation and their specifications, one couldn¡¯t say there was no difference, only that they were identical.


    This¡­


    Make a call and report back to the country.


    Actually, at this time, not only the manufacturers of these planes were making calls, but other equipment manufacturers were doing the same.


    Because they too discovered that their weapons and equipment had been copied.


    No, not copied, but replicated.


    How to deal with this?


    The arms business isn¡¯t like any other business, there¡¯s no such thing as appearance patents or technical patents.


    As long as you can replicate, you can start manufacturing.


    If it were just a copy, it would be one thing.


    But why sell it so cheap?


    Our equipment, worth 16 million USD, you sell for 8 million USD. That¡¯s deliberate, right?


    The phones of the American military-industrial complex were ringing off the hook.


    Special departments were asking them if they had lost any blueprints.


    Subordinates were asking how to handle the situation.


    The financial consortium behind the military-industrial complex couldn¡¯t sit still either.


    Let¡¯s figure out a solution.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t know about these, but he had thought about it before, but he didn¡¯t take it seriously at all.


    No matter how powerful the military-industrial complex in America was, they couldn¡¯t control him.


    As for other methods, that was simply impossible.


    So, he just sold them, and it worked quite well.


    He had just arrived at his company¡¯s booth when a team from a certain country came to ask about the price, expressing their intention to buy in large quantities.


    Not camels.


    But lions.


    This lion was a variant of Iran of yesteryear.


    The original Iran was almost evolving into a monarchic socialist country, but


    one belief in divinity turned them into lions.


    These issues had nothing to do with Tang Rui.


    Domestic affairs of other countries, let them handle it as they wish. He only cared about selling weapons, regardless of others¡¯ domestic issues. ¡°Mr. Tang, are you selling this Militia 3?¡± asked a military representative of the Lion, looking at the huge missile launcher with slight excitement.


    ¡°Selling, but only with conventional warheads, no mushrooms,¡± Tang Rui casually replied.


    Once produced, it was definitely for sale.


    It wasn¡¯t his own property, so there was no need to worry about confidentiality issues.


    But there were no nuclear warheads, only conventional ones.


    If needed, he could also sell a few thermobaric bombs to the other party, as


    they were also quite powerful.


    ¡°Do you have a firefighting model?¡± the Lion asked quietly.


    ¡°???¡± Tang Rui was speechless.


    This was American equipment, how could there be any firefighting model?


    ¡°No, just this one.¡±


    ¡°Can it be modified?¡±


    ¡°How would you modify it?¡±


    ¡°Like, adding mushroom heads?¡±


    ¡°Buy it and take it home, modify it however you want, don¡¯t ask me.¡±


    Tang Rui¡¯s mouth twitched, saying helplessly.


    ¡°How much?¡±


    ¡°The launcher and missile, one set for 4 billion USD.¡±


    Hearing this, the people from the Lion¡¯s home turned to discuss quietly in their native language.


    But Red Lotus could translate it in real time.


    So Tang Rui could fully understand what they were saying.


    Goodness.


    They were discussing whether their technology could adapt dirty bombs and detonate them normally.


    At this moment, Tang Rui really didn¡¯t want to sell anymore.


    The money from the sale wasn¡¯t enough to compensate for the damage to his reputation.


    Dirty bombs, those things were nastier than nuclear bombs. They were not


    very powerful, but highly radioactive.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, does this Militia 3 missile have a mid-course correction separation system?¡±


    ¡°No, all the parameters are listed there.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Tang, we want to buy a powerful weapon and hope you can help us. We


    can pay any price.¡±


    The people from the Lion said earnestly.


    That expression, as if saying, hurry up and sell me the Big Ivan, I want to use the Big Ivan for misdeeds.


    Even if Tang Rui had it, he couldn¡¯t sell it to them.


    ¡°Can you tell me what you need the powerful weapon for?¡±


    To strike America?


    Or attack the two neighbors next door?


    Or are they planning something big?


    After hearing Tang Rui¡¯s question, a few people turned their heads and muttered a few words, then whispered to Tang Rui, ¡°We want to take out Tifa, and erase the entire Tifa from the 3D area.¡±


    Erase Tifa from the 3D area?


    Gasp!


    That¡¯s quite harsh.


    Without Tifa in the 3D area, it would be like the West without¡­


    ¡°I have a powerful weapon that I can rent to you for a few hours, guaranteed to make Tifa scream.¡±


    ¡°What powerful weapon?¡±


    ¡°Come with me.¡±


    Tang Rm led the people from the Lion to the sci-fi exhibition area.


    This was the exhibition area for the South Heavenly Gate Project, featuring


    models of the Xuan Bird, Luan Bird, and Cheng Ying mech.


    The largest exhibit there was Tang Rui¡¯s giant mech, Red Karmic Fire Lotus.


    After the employees of the CASC worked overtime to set up, write copy, this mech was successfully added to the South Heavenly Gate Project.


    They were considered a newcomer to this project.


    A crowd surrounded the giant mech.


    After all, in everyone¡¯s eyes, the craftsmanship of this giant mech model was


    too exquisite, made just like the real thing.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, are you talking about this?¡±


    ¡°Yes, take a look at its specifications first.¡±


    Tang Rui pointed to a huge poster next to it.


    On the poster, all the configurations and parameters of the Ye Huo Hong Lian mech were listed.


    It was 86 meters high, weighed 1588 tons, used a nuclear fusion reactor as its power source, had a magnetic energy control propulsion system throughout its body, an electromagnetic deflection shield, and its weapon was a 40-meter long ultra-high temperature plasma electromagnetic binding longsword and an automatic laser defense system.


    To be honest.


    With these parameters and configurations, compared to other equipment in


    the South Heavenly Gate Project, it seemed a bit lacking.


    After all, the weapon system was too rudimentary, just a laser weapon and a sword..

 Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: Red Karmic Fire Lotus Mecha, Activate!

    Chapter 292: Red Karmic Fire Lotus Mecha, Activate!


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Is this for real?¡± the representative from the Iranian group asked incredulously.


    ¡°How about it, isn¡¯t this a powerful weapon?¡± Tang Rui asked with a smile. Selling the bipedal mech to the Iranians would allow them to modify it themselves.


    But renting the mech to them meant they couldn¡¯t even get close without his permission.


    ¡°How much for it?¡±


    ¡°Not for sale, only for rent.¡±


    ¡°How much is the rent?¡±


    ¡°For non-combat, 10 million USD per day. For combat, 500 million USD per hour. If it¡¯s less than an hour, it¡¯s still charged as one hour.¡±


    Tang Rui casually quoted a staggering price.


    ¡°Can it be cheaper?¡±


    Tang Rui just grinned without saying a word.


    Cheaper?


    This wasn¡¯t a vegetable market.


    If he didn¡¯t know their intention to use it against Tifa, he wouldn¡¯t have rented it to them, let alone haggle.


    What were they thinking?


    ¡°Mr. Tang, we need to discuss this back at our organization.¡±


    ¡°Of course, that¡¯s your prerogative.¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t take it seriously; he wasn¡¯t short on money. His main interest was to test the mech¡¯s performance while earning money.


    Without the baptism of war, this thing was just a large model without any deterrent power.


    But once it was used against Tifa, the effect would be different.


    Even if it was just on display, it could intimidate many.


    The people from the Iranian group left.


    Tang Rui stayed behind, amused by the crowd taking photos with the mech. Leaving the sci-fi exhibition area, Tang Rui strolled around the venue. This year¡¯s exhibits from various companies were much stronger than last year¡¯s, with many previously confidential equipment now on display. But Tang Rui knew these were already outdated.


    The military really wanted to upgrade, pending approval from the higher-ups. Especially with this year¡¯s technological breakthroughs, mainly his new materials, problems that couldn¡¯t be solved before were now easily handled. Consequently, the influx of new equipment made the military both happy and troubled.


    It was too expensive to upgrade.


    There were simply too many good things.


    Not to mention, with the emergence of a new era of warfare systems, a massive upgrade might prove inappropriate later.


    However, with the arrival of new generation equipment, these old ones could now be showcased for sale.


    It was the small profits that mattered.


    After spending half a day at the exhibition, Tang Rui returned to his booth where Lin Chao informed him about a protest from the Americans.


    Protest? If protests worked, what¡¯s the need for an army?¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t take the protest seriously.


    ¡°By the way, India¡¯s representatives came by, interested in the fifth-generation aircraft.¡±


    ¡°G-33?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°They want to buy? Let them. It¡¯s all outdated stuff.¡±


    ¡°They want to buy a squadron and are asking for a discount.¡±


    ¡°They¡¯re used to it, stick to the price.¡±


    Tang Rui wasn¡¯t expecting much profit from these weapons. His real earnings weren¡¯t from arms trade but from technology licensing, Bohai Bay oil fields, and protection fees from the Middle East.


    Compared to these, arms sales were just small change.


    In the following days, Tang Rui didn¡¯t visit the air show daily, just occasionally to watch the flight and model performances.


    Soon, the Zhuhai Airshow concluded.


    On the last day, the Iranians paid 1.1 billion USD to sign the mech rental contract with Crimson ¨C 100 million for ten days of rent and 1 billion as a deposit.


    If the mech was damaged due to their mishandling, the cost would be deducted from the deposit.


    According to Tang Rui¡¯s plan, if the Iranians didn¡¯t use the mech for combat so be it.                               ¡¯


    But if they did, the 1 billion USD would belong to Crimson. As for damages he had the final say.


    This was a one-time rental, so he intended to make the most of it.


    Money didn¡¯t burn a hole in the pocket.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, how do we operate this mech? Do we need to send someone for a brain synchronization test?¡±


    After signing the contract, the Iranians made an inquiry.


    ¡°No need. Ship the mech back, and I¡¯ll send you a remote control synchronization system tomorrow.


    ¡°As for operation, it¡¯s like playing a game. Once you get the equipment, you¡¯ll understand.¡±


    Tang Rui wasn¡¯t going to let them into the mech¡¯s cockpit.


    But he could send a set of motion capture and brainwave reading devices for remote control.


    Alright, Mr. Tang, it¡¯s a pleasure doing business with you.¡±


    ¡°Pleasure doing business with you.¡±


    After the handshake, they left.


    The CIA, closely monitoring Tang Rui, got wind of the Iranian transaction, and they were now seeking details.


    But it was highly confidential.


    The only thing known was that they rented a mech model from Crimson for display at home.


    The CIA didn¡¯t believe it-who¡¯d rent a mech model for display?


    But after seeing the signed documents, they were baffled.


    It was indeed a rental for a mech model.


    ¡°Boss, could this mech be real?¡± someone in the special department speculated. ¡°Impossible. Our experts have verified it; it can¡¯t be real. At most, it¡¯s a well-crafted scarecrow.¡±


    The special department head dismissed the idea.


    He acknowledged Crimson¡¯s capabilities but within limits.


    A spaceship from Crimson? Believable, given their expertise.


    But an 80-meter tall mech was laughable, especially since American experts had simulated its structure and weight and determined that it was a fake.


    A real mech¡¯s energy and power were big issues, not to mention load-bearing problems.                                 ¡ã


    Even if all these were resolved, it¡¯d just be a giant target for anti-tank missiles.


    So, the mech was easily shipped back by the Iranians, and stored in a temporary warehouse.


    Meanwhile, countries buying arms from Crimson were under American scrutiny.


    Unable to deal with Crimson, they targeted its buyers instead. Why buy knock-offs when you have originals?¡± they thought. Tang Rui, unaware of this, wouldn¡¯t have cared even if he knew. ¡°Red Lotus, distribute these weapon orders by type to domestic manufacturers.


    Send them the designs and let them subcontract. Give them half the profits.¡±


    Tang Rui wasn¡¯t planning to manufacture these arms himself.


    Red Lotus could, but he had better uses for its capabilities. These ¡°junk¡± were better off subcontracted.


    ¡°Just making half the profits without lifting a finger, isn¡¯t that good enough?¡± The manufacturers weren¡¯t losing either. They had work, profits, and designs- a lucrative deal.


    What Tang Rui disdained, they valued.


    Thus, everyone profited from the air show.


    The show ended, and its impact continued to ferment.


    Crimson stood out the most ¨C with its equipment replicas amusing netizens


    and the stunning mech model eliciting envy.


    What man wouldn¡¯t want such a model?


    Even Qin Shi Huang couldn¡¯t resist the allure of giant models, let alone ordinary people.


    Unfortunately, the mech model was rented to the Iranians and would be away for a while.


    Days later, the ship carrying the mech docked. Without moving it far, a temporary warehouse was built nearby, and the mech was stored there.


    the Iranians arranged for personnel to train on the mech, but there wasn¡¯t much to train on.


    According to Shen Hong¡¯s simulation software, controlling the mech was like controlling one¡¯s body.


    Though not as agile as a human body, it wasn¡¯t as cumbersome as expected.


    One night, as Tang Rui lay on the sofa watching a drama with Li Shuyao, Red Lotus suddenly reported.


    ¡°Master, the Iranians request to unlock the mech¡¯s remote control system


    They want to use it.¡±


    ¡°Did they pay?¡± Tang Rui asked, turning to Red Lotus¡¯s holographic projection.


    ¡°Master, they haven¡¯t paid yet,¡± Red Lotus replied.


    ¡°Tell them to pay. Once the money is received, unlock the remote control system and start timing.


    ¡°When time¡¯s up, lock their control. Unless they pay more, don¡¯t unlock it.¡±


    ¡°Understood, Master. I¡¯ll inform the Iranians.¡±


    the Iranians transferred 500 million USD, unsure of the mech¡¯s performance and wanting to test it.


    Once Red Lotus received the payment, it activated the remote control system and started the countdown.


    [Remote Control System Connected]


    [Motion Feedback System Activated]


    [Sensory Information System Activated]


    [Nuclear Fusion Reactor Ignited]


    [Red Karmic Fire Lotus Mech Fully Operational]


    The mech in the temporary warehouse by the Iranians¡¯s dock, with its black


    body and red glowing lines, suddenly lit up.


    These lines, starting from the chest, spread across the body to the eyes. Flicker!


    The previously dull eyes suddenly lit up.


    The mech¡¯s polygonal eyes glowed with a blood-red light..

 Chapter 293 - Chapter 293: Charge Straight Ahead

    Chapter 293: Charge Straight Ahead


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Ah Mu, how do you feel?¡±


    In an Iranian subterranean command center, the top brass watched tensely as Ah Mu operated the mech remotely.


    Clad in specialized motion capture and neural sensing gear, and donning a sophisticated helmet, Ah Mu stood on a versatile axis platform that mimicked the mech¡¯s movements.


    ¡°By the Almighty, I feel absolutely fantastic,¡± Ah Mu exclaimed. His neural senses, now interfaced with the helmet¡¯s brainwave control device let him experience a simulated reality directly from the mech¡¯s sensors. It was as if his consciousness had merged with the mech.


    ¡°Try moving the mech, see if everything¡¯s functioning properly.¡±


    ¡°The safety cables aren¡¯t disengaged yet. Quick, inform the dock to unlock them.¡±


    Feeling the mech¡¯s body constrained by steel cables, Ah Mu confidently replied, No need, I can break free on my own.¡±


    With a mere exertion of force, the steel cables restraining the mech snapped loudly.


    Bang, bang, bang¡­


    At the dock, workers turned in shock at the noise. Their eyes widened as they saw the mech stride forward, preparing to leave the dock, calling out praises to the Almighty.


    The mech had come to life; it was moving autonomously.


    Crew members on nearby ships, witnessing this spectacle, quickly took out their phones to capture the moment.


    Within minutes, videos of the mech¡¯s activation were trending online. Meanwhile, Tang Rui, having just finished a TV show, began monitoring the mech¡¯s activity.


    Red Lotus, where is he heading?¡±


    Curious, Tang Rui watched the mech march steadily out of the dock.


    ¡°Master, he hasn¡¯t set a specific route or destination. According to their dialogue, this seems to be a trial run,¡± Red Lotus analyzed the situation and responded.


    ¡°Why does the pilot seem so unsophisticated?¡±


    Tang Rui watched the pilot¡¯s rigid movements on the holographic screen and shook his head in disbelief.


    It seemed as though exerting a bit more effort could damage the mech. Fortunately, the pilot soon adjusted and began executing broader movements finally getting into the rhythm.


    ¡°That¡¯s better. Just let loose and enjoy.¡±


    The mech was designed with durability as a paramount concern. Despite its slender appearance, more delicate than the mechs in ¡®Pacific Rim¡¯, it was actually built to withstand more rough handling.


    Back at the Iran¡¯s underground base.


    ¡°Ah Mu, can you engage in combat with it?¡± Ah Nei, the patriarch of the Iranian family, inquired solemnly.


    ¡°By the Almighty, Ah Mu is always ready for a holy war,¡± Ah Mu responded fervently.


    ¡°Go then, warrior of the Almighty. Show your bravery and crush our enemies.¡±


    ¡°May the Almighty guide us! Activating high-speed assault mode!¡±


    With a roar, Ah Mu switched the mech into its high-speed assault mode Using intelligent navigation, he started from his home, charging towards Syria.


    Bear in mind:


    The two nations were not bordering each other; there were two countries in between.


    Yet, Ah Mu, driven by zeal, didn¡¯t contemplate the logistics. He engaged the high-speed assault mode and charged headlong.


    The mech¡¯s back opened six electric propulsion jets, transitioning its control system to a balance mode.


    Then, in a large stride, the mech surged forward, sprinting across the landscape.


    Powered by the rear engines, the mech¡¯s speed escalated, each step covering dozens of meters, with the intervals growing increasingly brief.


    Tang Rui, watching from home, was astounded.


    What was this scenario?


    Traversing over 1500 kilometers and crossing two nations just like that?


    ¡°Red Lotus, isn¡¯t the distance displayed on the map?¡±


    ¡°It is, Master. The system even provided a special reminder.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Tang Rui was at a loss for words.


    Such fervent belief in one¡¯s cause could be overwhelming.


    In conflicts, nations might exchange harsh words or engage in trade wars, but direct military action is rare.


    Yet, nations driven by deep-seated beliefs act decisively, without room for negotiation.


    To be honest, Tang Rui¡¯s grasp of international history was not extensive but he knew that up until the 197os, during the Shah¡¯s era, the relations between these two countries were quite amicable.


    During the eight-year war with Iran¡¯s neighbor, support in terms of funds and equipment was provided. However, once the war ended, Iran reneged on its alliance.


    Why?


    Were there any conflicts?


    None.


    The main reason was Iran¡¯s belief that the other side¡¯s occupation of Syria was an affront to their sacred mountain, which they sought to reclaim.


    Such divine logic.


    They even publicly declared their intention to level Syria.


    But that was a story from over a decade ago.


    The two countries weren¡¯t adjacent, so what was the point of war?


    And yet¡­ A decade later, Iran rented a mech from Tang Rui and, fueled by fervor, charged straight into action.


    The underlying logic was incomprehensible to Tang Rui.


    At that time, Iran¡¯s neighbors were equally baffled.


    Mechs aren¡¯t detectable by radar like planes, but something so enormous running through your territory is hard to miss.


    Upon receiving the news, the neighbors called Iran for clarification.


    Iran¡¯s response was straightforward: they were attacking Syria to reclaim their sacred mountain.


    The neighbors were disgruntled.


    Even if Iran intended to attack Syria, a prior notice for passing through would have been courteous.


    But there was no warning, just a brash intrusion.


    Despite their annoyance, they did not hinder Iran¡¯s crusade against Syria.


    Just like that, the colossal mech sprinted toward Syria.


    Such a commotion couldn¡¯t be concealed, especially since many had already


    uploaded photos and videos of the mech¡¯s run online.


    Thus, special departments worldwide were alerted.


    The head of America¡¯s special department, upon receiving the news, was perplexed as he retrieved a mech assessment report from his drawer.


    It read clearly:


    Model.


    Not meant for combat.


    Damn!


    The concern now wasn¡¯t about its combat capability, but how Crimson Company made such a colossal mech move so swiftly.


    ¡°Keep an eye on that mech. What¡¯s its objective?¡±


    ¡°Boss, Iran has announced a press conference, declaring a holy war to reclaim


    their sacred mountain and eradicate the infidels.¡±


    Hearing his subordinate¡¯s report, he felt his head buzzing.


    Another major event was unfolding..

 Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: Bullets in Tactics

    Chapter 294: Bullets in Tactics


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    As the mech activated and dashed toward Syria, it drew the world¡¯s attention to this spectacle.


    Initially, everyone was a bit confused, unsure of the situation.


    But then Iran broadcasted a message through a loudspeaker, making an announcement for all to hear.


    That certainly got the world¡¯s attention.


    Countries uninvolved in the affair began to relax, grabbing snacks and drinks to watch the drama unfold from the comfort of their homes.


    However, the countries directly involved were far from relaxed, especially America, or, more specifically, its inhabitants that wielded immense wealth and influence.


    They controlled many news outlets and media organizations, including Hollywood, behind the scenes.


    Back when the Middle East Coalition attacked them, they even managed to get American¡¯s Fifth Fleet pilots to fight on their behalf.


    One can imagine the extent of their influence in America; it was truly sky-high. A country only 1.5 times the size of Jing City, yet it occupied Syria.


    Without American backing over the years, their nation would have long been overrun by the Middle East Coalition¡¯s affluent forces.


    Now, knowing that Iran was targeting Syria, they were panicking.


    They immediately contacted American high command for assistance, while also preparing their own defenses.


    In just fifty minutes, Congress approved a weapons lease contract at record speed.


    They leased over seventy fighter jets, including F-22S and F-35s, and even B-2 stealth bombers, to the American residents. These jets were sent directly by their pilots.


    But this was just the facade. In reality, American pilots were virtually fighting on their behalf, leasing out not just the planes but the pilots too.


    The jets took off from American overseas bases, flying to a military airport just outside Damascus City.


    There, they armed themselves with weapons and ammunition before taking off again, heading towards the mech over a thousand kilometers away.


    At that moment, the running mech suddenly halted.


    The next second, its rear electric propulsion engines shut down, and it stood still, the red glow in its eyes fading away.


    Simultaneously, Ah Mu, who was controlling the mech, found that no matter how he tried, the mech wouldn¡¯t respond.


    Just as he thought there was a malfunction, a projection window appeared before him.


    Usage time expired. Would you like to recharge?¡±


    Stunned and brought back to reality by the cold prompt, Ah Mu realized the urgency of recharging.


    Recharge at 500 million USD per hour?


    By the Almighty, whoever devised this should be condemned.


    ¡°Your Holiness, our time with the mech has expired,¡± Ah Mu reported to the Pope.


    ¡°Usage time expired¡­¡±


    Truth be told, Ah Nei was tempted to curse.


    They hadn¡¯t engaged the mech in combat, merely controlled its movement.


    Was this also timed?


    ¡°Contact Crimson. Tell them we reject their unreasonable terms. We¡¯ll pay only when in combat.¡±


    Immediately, his order was relayed to Crimson.


    But within a minute, the messenger returned.


    ¡°What did Crimson say?¡±


    ¡°They refuse. They say if we don¡¯t follow the contract, they¡¯ll seize our deposit and terminate the agreement.¡±


    ¡°Damn bloodsuckers, heretics¡­¡±


    After a round of cursing, just as Ah Nei was about to arrange the transfer, Ah


    Mu reported that the mech¡¯s radar had detected enemy fighter jets.


    Hearing this, Ah Nei swallowed his words about the transfer.


    He decided to wait and see if the mech could withstand the attack of the fighter jet¡¯s missiles.


    After all, they were not in control of the mech at the moment.


    Any damage wouldn¡¯t be their responsibility.


    Better to play it safe for now.


    At this time, all eyes were fixed on the motionless mech, seemingly defenseless.


    ¡°All fighters, launch two missiles each.¡±


    ¡°Roger that.¡±


    Dozens of F-22 fighter jets simultaneously opened their bays, targeting and firing missiles at the mech.


    68 missiles swiftly homed in on the mech.


    But as they neared, their trajectories altered, diverted away by an unseen force.


    The missiles¡¯ chips, upon laser detection of their distance from the target, activated their warheads and detonated.


    Boom, boom, boom¡­


    68 missiles exploded, surrounding the mech in a halo of fire and smoke.


    A breeze blew through, the smoke cleared, and the mech stood there unscathed.


    Its surface was unmarred, not even a scratch on its paint.


    Witnessing this, everyone watching inhaled sharply in disbelief.


    Such resilience¡­


    Even a battleship would have struggled to stay afloat under such an assault, let alone taking damage.


    Yet this seemingly frail mech remained undamaged.


    ¡°How¡¯s the mech?¡± Ah Nei inquired about the mech¡¯s status from the underground base.


    ¡°No damage whatsoever,¡± Ah Mu responded.


    ¡°Quick, arrange a transfer of 3.5 billion USD,¡± Ah Nei immediately ordered.


    3-5 billran USD would secure 7 hours of mech usage.


    With Ah Mu controlling the mech, and over a thousand kilometers still to cover to reach Syria, it would take about six hours.


    According to his calculation, the remaining hour would be sufficient to lay waste to Syria.


    If more time was needed, they would extend the lease, but the mech couldn¡¯t be left idle halfway.


    Master, the Iranians have made the payment.¡±


    -Alright, then resume their remote control and start the countdown,¡± Tang Rui


    instructed upon hearing Red Lotus¡¯s report.


    Still thinking about not paying?


    What a joke.


    This mech wasn¡¯t just any object; it couldn¡¯t be abandoned anywhere. If pushed to the limit, he could directly control the mech to demolish the Iranian base.


    With the remote control restored, Ah Mu resumed controlling the mech, charging towards Syria.


    As for the American fighter jets, after launching two rounds of missiles, they became mere observers.


    At most, they served as scouts, watching the mech¡¯s movements.


    But there wasn¡¯t much to observe.


    Its route was clear, and its speed steady.


    In 6 hours and 12 minutes, the mech would reach Syria ¨C a fact laid bare for all to see.


    The only question was how to counter this threat.


    Master, Lin Chao is requesting communication. Shall I connect?¡±


    ¡°Connect him.¡±


    Tang Rui accepted Lin Chao¡¯s call, expecting some directive, but it was just an inquiry.


    He was asked about the mech¡¯s condition and its ability to withstand other weapons.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s all under control.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good. By the way, the chairman of an American news conglomerate


    wants to contact you.¡±


    ¡°Ignore him.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    After ending the call, Tang Rui continued to enjoy the show.


    As for the one wanting to contact him, surely it was someone from the Elder Council of the American residents.


    But what did that have to do with him?


    They had nothing he wanted.


    Money?


    Was he lacking it?


    Their strongest card was their wealth, but for him, that was insignificant.


    Rather than making money, he preferred to be entertained, so there was no point in engaging further.


    After Tang Rui rejected the communication request, Congress decided to deploy more potent weapons.


    Influenced by financial incentives, America dispatched a B-2 stealth bomber


    armed with a tactical nuke towards the mech..

 Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: A Single Swing of the Blade, and All Things

    Chapter 295: A Single Swing of the Blade, and All Things


    Cleaved (Part 1)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    With the tactical neutron bomb deployed, it was essential to understand that although it was a nuclear weapon, it was a third-generation one.


    It didn¡¯t significantly damage vehicles but was highly lethal to personnel and left minimal pollution.


    Neutron radiation from such a bomb essentially dissipated within fifteen minutes.


    The residual radiation was low, making it a relatively ¡¯clean¡¯ nuclear weapon.


    As one of the nine nations possessing nuclear capabilities, the Americans had an arsenal that included nuclear weapons.


    However, tactical neutron bombs were not in their inventory.


    Otherwise, they would have deployed one themselves.


    Given their isolation, with no friends and only foes in their vicinity, they wouldn¡¯t have hesitated to deploy a tactical neutron bomb against their neighbors, despite the cost.


    The American upper echelons weren¡¯t easily satisfied, especially when it came to deploying nuclear weapons.


    This endeavor would cost them dearly.


    Half an hour later, a round bomb, equipped with a parachute, was released from a B-2 stealth bomber.


    Below was the speeding mech. Tang Rui, watching from home, witnessed the


    scene.


    But he didn¡¯t take any action.


    It was just a tactical neutron bomb¡ªa minor concern.


    The mech he built might not have withstood a direct hit from a massive Ivan, but it could easily withstand neutron bombs.


    Neither electromagnetic pulses nor neutron radiation affected the mech.


    And as for the light, heat, and shockwave from the bomb¡¯s explosion, they were negligible.


    Satellites from around the world were watching the mech.


    When they saw the tactical neutron bomb, everyone grabbed their popcorn, eager to witness the outcome.


    It had been years since humanity first deployed nuclear weapons on the battlefield.


    Now, it was happening again.


    Everyone wondered what the outcome would be this time.


    Thirty-odd seconds later¡­


    Boom!


    The tactical neutron bomb exploded.


    A miniature sun rose in the sky, its powerful light and heat illuminating the earth with an intense glow.


    The mech below was immediately bombarded with radioactive particles.


    However, these charged particles were all deflected by the mech¡¯s strong magnetic field.


    As for the uncharged neutrons¡­ after passing through the magnetic field, the outer armor, and three layers of buffer devices, were also blocked by a layer of neutron shielding metal.


    As the mushroom cloud slowly rose, the view on the ground was completely obscured, and everyone awaited the outcome.


    However, as the light faded, before the mushroom cloud had even dissipated, a massive mech burst out from beneath it.


    The black mech with red trim lines, emitting steam from the high temperature, continued running towards Syria.


    At that moment, countless onlookers dropped their popcorn in shock.


    So much for the highly-touted neutron bomb, purportedly capable of killing an entire city in an instant.


    It had barely any effect on the mech, which at most experienced a rise in surface temperature and emitted some smoke.


    But that smoke was merely condensation clouds formed by hot air meeting cold.


    It wasn¡¯t a sign of the mech burning.


    Thus, the tactical neutron bomb had been a lonely display.


    Not entirely useless, it confirmed that neutron bombs indeed had limited destructive capability against vehicles.


    Simultaneously, a new problem presented itself to everyone.


    How could the mech be neutralized?


    Missiles were ineffective and tactical neutron bombs were useless.


    Was close combat the only option?


    How would one engage in close combat with a mech eighty-plus meters tall and weighing over a thousand tons?


    With elite soldiers?


    That would be like using a throwing star against a giant.


    Nations were still pondering how to restrict or destroy the mech when the American Congress fell into silence.


    They were out of options¡ªtheir trump card was now just ordinary first-generation mushroom bombs; they didn¡¯t even have tactical nukes.


    In the past, even as they faced global hostility, the Middle Eastern Coalition¡¯s repeated attacks were easily repelled with American support.


    But now, even the Americans had no solution.


    The mech was clearly impervious unless struck by a high-yield nuclear weapon.


    Yet no one dared use such weapons.


    Tactical neutron bombs were one thing, as their radiation dissipated quickly and were easy to manage.


    But deploying mushroom bombs on foreign soil was a different story.


    That would be courting disaster.


    At least the Middle Eastern Coalition would not approve. Despite their lackluster military prowess, they had once purchased rockets.


    If the use of mushroom bombs were permitted, it would inevitably lead to a catastrophe.


    So, even if America was offered a lot of money, they wouldn¡¯t agree. After all, the enemy only had one mech, with limited destructive power. They could simply rebuild after the war.


    But using a nuclear bomb was out of the question.


    It wasn¡¯t just America, but other major nations also issued warnings-war was war, but don¡¯t play with fire.


    Conventional warfare was one thing, but to use a tactical neutron bomb was already stretching tolerance. Any further and they would be forced to intervene.


    The last one who dared so boldly was now almost in high school.


    ¡°Master, Lin Chao has sent a communication request..¡±

 Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: A Single Swing of the Blade, and All Things Cleaved (Part 2)

    Chapter 296: A Single Swing of the Blade, and All Things Cleaved (Part 2)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Put him through.¡±


    ¡°President Tang, an elder of the Hoopoe Presbyterian Church wants to talk to


    you. They went through a lot of trouble for this.¡±


    ¡°Just a call, no other demands?¡±


    ¡°None. This matter doesn¡¯t involve us, you can handle it however you like.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded, getting the hint from his superiors.


    He was just a weapon leaser. What others did with the weapons had nothing to do with him.


    Soon after, the communication with that elder was connected.


    ¡°Respected Mr. Tang, hello, I am Apu from the Hoopoe Elder Council. I apologize for disturbing your rest.


    The other party¡¯s attitude was very humble and respectful.


    But Tang Rui just smirked.


    He didn¡¯t take it seriously.


    Who the other party was, the whole world knew.


    The reason Sandezi targeted them wasn¡¯t just because they were wealthy, but how they got their money.


    ¡ö¡öIt¡¯s fine, you¡¯re not bothering me. What can I do for you, Elder Apu?¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t want to beat around the bush and asked directly.


    ¡°It¡¯s like this. We kindly request Mr. Tang to help us with a matter, and we are willing to pay any price.¡±


    ¡°What do you need?¡± Tang Rui asked knowingly.


    ¡°Please stop that mech, we can bear any cost.


    ¡°Sorry, although I own the mech, I¡¯ve already leased it out. How others use it is not my concern, it¡¯s their right. So, I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t help you.¡±


    Tang Rui outright refused.


    ¡°Mr Tang, having one more friend is always better than one more enemy, especially when we are willing to pay a higher price. Just name it, we won¡¯t


    bargain.¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not about the money, it¡¯s about credibility,¡± Tang Rui shookhis head in refusal.


    If it were someone else, he might have agreed.


    After all, he could make a lot of money from this.


    But the problem was, he just wanted to watch the fun.


    Money wasn¡¯t a big deal for him anymore. There was nothing he couldn¡¯t afford. If he couldn¡¯t afford it, he¡¯d find another way.


    it was an approach he¡¯d learned from the USA.


    -Mr Tang Rui, we are willing to take responsibility for this incident. We¡¯ll conduct positive publicity for you and your company in global media, we even¡­¡±


    -Okay, you don¡¯t need to say more, there¡¯s no discussion on this matter.¡±


    Tang Rui, tired of listening to their nonsense, cut them off.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, are you choosing to be our enemy?


    ¡°So what if I am?¡± Tang Rui laughed.


    Trying to coerce after failing to persuade?


    Interesting.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, do you realize our¡­¡±


    ¡°I know, I understand your situation, but what can you do to me? Don¡¯t talk about your god, how many disciples does it have, what kind of weapons and equipment?


    ¡°Actually, I wish your god really existed. That would excite me.


    ¡°Then I¡¯d build a floating city, fish it out of its divine realm, and hang it on a


    street lamp. That would be quite a sight.¡±


    It was just trash talk.


    Anyone could do it.


    To anger someone, especially a religious fanatic, you didn¡¯t need to rackyour brains. Just blaspheme their god.


    That was sure to break their defense.


    ¡°¡­% (¡­*¡­ £¤%%£¤%£¤%**(*  ) ) ¡±


    As expected, the other party lost their composure.


    Tang Rui hung up the phone.


    ¡°Red Lotus, switch to full power mode for them, make their actions faster. I can¡¯t wait any longer,¡± Tang Rui instructed Red Lotus after he hung up the call. The capabilities of this mech weren¡¯t just what had been revealed so far. In fact, its displayed abilities were only a small part.


    But Elder Apu¡¯s call made Tang Rui a bit anxious, wanting to see the drama unfold quickly.


    So, he decided to do the Iranians a favor, letting them experience what it¡¯s like to face the armed forces of the interstellar era.


    ¡°Okay, Master, Red Lotus will arrange it.


    Following Tang Rui¡¯s order, Ah Mu, controlling the mech, suddenly received a system prompt.


    ¡°Activate high-energy propulsion mode?¡±


    ¡°What is high-energy propulsion mode?¡±


    ¡°Flight.¡±


    ¡°Activate.¡±


    Ah Mu got excited hearing the word ¡¯flight.


    He had rushed over like a headless chicken before, forgetting the distance.


    He had been running for over an hour now.


    It would take another five hours to reach Tifa.


    That was frustrating for him.


    NOW that the system indicated the mech could fly, what more was there to say? Simply activate it.


    ¡°High-energy propulsion mode activated, auto-pilot program initiated. Switch to remote control upon reaching destination.¡±


    After the mech system finished speaking, Ah Mu lost control of the mech, which then stopped.


    The next second, a pair of metal wings unfolded from the back of the mech- not the kind of wings found on birds, but wings made of metal plates.


    Then, on the mech¡¯s calves, arms, and feet, external panels opened, revealing the electric thrusters inside.


    The nuclear fusion reactor¡¯s power surged to 67%.


    instantly, twelve 100-kilonewton electric thrusters erupted with a powerful thrust, propelling the mech into the sky.


    Supported by electromagnetic anti-gravity, the mech¡¯s weight dropped to less than 20 tons.


    This mass was nothing for the twelve electric thrusters..

 Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: A Single Swing of the Blade, and All Things

    Chapter 297: A Single Swing of the Blade, and All Things


    Cleaved (Part 3)


    Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: End less Fantasy Translation


    This didn¡¯t weigh that much.


    Even if the mech didn¡¯t conform to aerodynamic design.


    But with enough thrust, even a brick could fly, let alone a mech with a pair of stylish little wings.


    As the mech took off, the global onlookers trembled with excitement, dropping their snacks in astonishment.


    The mech itself was already a marvel.


    Now it could even fly in the sky.


    This was just unbelievable.


    Relying on its powerful thrusters, the mech entered supersonic cruise.


    This speed was incredibly fast, but it was also a huge drain on fuel.


    Nuclear fusion didn¡¯t just happen out of thin air; it needed fuel too.


    The fuel rods inside the mech used deuterium and tritium.


    Under normal use, like running around the Earth, the fuel would have been more than sufficient.


    But now, with the electric propulsion engine activated, the consumption spiked to 1200 megawatts.


    Even for a nuclear fusion reactor, this was a significant drain.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for that phone call, he wouldn¡¯t have activated this mode.


    Because in his design, this mode was meant for space, not within the atmosphere.


    Half an hour later, the mech landed, deactivating its flight mode.


    It then activated its remote control program, allowing Ah Mu to continue piloting it. Now, it was time to enjoy the show.


    ¡°God above, heretics shall perish.¡±


    After resting for half an hour, Ah Mu was reinvigorated.


    Taking control of the mech again, he charged forward.


    Even facing the enemy¡¯s stronghold,


    he showed no intention of dodging.


    Swish!


    A 40-meter-long electromagnetic constrained high-temperature plasma blade was drawn, emitting a blue-white glow as soon as it left the scabbard.


    The blade, just 5 millimeters in diameter, was a magnetic field, but the temperature of the high-temperature plasma inside exceeded 80 million degrees Celsius.


    Combined with a blade made of ultra-strong alloy, a single strike could slice even an aircraft carrier in two.


    ¡°Fire!¡±


    Outside Jerusalem City, Israel had amassed all tanks and artillery for a saturation attack on the mech.


    Buildings and high points nearby were also filled with enemy soldiers.


    Armed with anti-material sniper rifles or man-portable anti-tank rockets, the moment the mech appeared before them, thousands of artillery pieces fired.


    Hundreds of anti- tank rockets were launched.


    This barrage formed a deadly curtain, engulfing the mech, leaving no room to evade.


    Of course, Ah Mu had no intention of evading.


    In simulations, such a level of firepower was trivial.


    Electromagnetic deflection shield at full power!


    Boom boom boom¡­


    A series of booming sounds echoed.


    Yet, neither the shells nor the rockets hit their mark.


    The explosions were triggered by laser guidance and fuses, so to the soldiers below, it seemed like the mech was withstanding their concerted attack, rapidly advancing towards them.


    One slash!


    The blue-white light of the blade flashed.


    The buildings and tanks blocking the mech¡¯s path were cleaved in two.


    The 40-meter-long blade sliced through the buildings as easily as a hot knife through butter.


    Even the composite armor of the tanks couldn¡¯t withstand this strike.


    Thud!


    The mech stepped on a tank, flattening it.


    Lifting its other leg, it kicked the severed building.


    Boom!


    The falling building was blown apart by the mech¡¯s kick.


    The debris of steel and concrete rained down like shells, destroying countless pieces of equipment on the ground.


    Ah Mu, controlling the mech, quickly crossed the battlefield.


    He charged directly into the city.


    His target wasn¡¯t the military factory, enemy command center, or military facilities like power plants, airports, and radar stations.


    Upon entering Jerusalem, Ah Mu located a church and cleaved it with one swift strike..

 Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: Mad, Everyone Has Gone Mad

    Chapter 298: Mad, Everyone Has Gone Mad


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation , Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    As the blade came down, Ah Mu felt completely exhilarated, as if his soul had ascended.


    However, the mech¡¯s sword was so sharp that it only sliced the church in half without collapsing it.


    This wouldn¡¯t do.


    He swung the sword again, sending several streaks of light flashing through.


    The church below was reduced to ruins.


    Yet even this didn¡¯t satisfy him; he continued to control the mech, stomping on the remains of the church.


    Tang Rui, who was watching at home, couldn¡¯t wrap his head around the situation. What was going on?


    Rushing into Jerusalem, you would think the obvious target would be the Knesset¡ªto decapitate the leadership or destroy the enemy¡¯s nerve center, leaving them brainless.


    But instead, Ah Mu headed straight for the church.


    He sliced the church into more than a dozen pieces and continued to thrash the remains, as if wanting to grind every last piece to dust.


    This approach was hard to comprehend.


    Ah Mu¡¯s actions left Tang Rui dumbfounded, but Ah Ne in the Lion¡¯s underground base was thrilled.


    ¡°Great job, that¡¯s how it¡¯s done!¡±


    Ah Ne was dancing and shouting, his face flushed with excitement.


    It wasn¡¯t just the Iranians-when the other families learned of this, they too began celebrating, more lively than a festival.


    Several princes, in their excitement, even smashed their sports cars.


    They were so overwhelmed.


    Had they been able to park private jets at home, they might have smashed those too.


    In contrast to the neighbors¡¯ excitement, the situation at the Israel Knesset was as if they had lost a beloved parent.


    No, not even that.


    They wouldn¡¯t have reacted this way even to a parent¡¯s death.


    ¡ö¡¯Inform the artillery, bomb the temple on the top of the holy mountain. Flatten


    it, leave no debris.¡±


    ¡°But Elder, that place can¡¯t be bombed¡­¡±


    ¡°Silence, bomb it, bomb everything!¡±


    ¡ö¡öExecute the order, if we can¡¯t have it, they can¡¯t either. Blow it up.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    The troops below received the order and immediately adjusted their artillery, unleashing a saturation attack on the Golden Cauldron XX Temple atop the holy mountain.


    With the barrage, the temple, built over 700 years ago, was finally destroyed under the artillery fire.


    Back in the 1950s, Israel had wanted to demolish this temple but held back considering international relations.


    Years ago, they wanted to build a third holy place but had no room on the holy mountain.


    They still contemplated demolishing this temple.


    However, upon learning this, the Middle Easterns immediately organized a coalition to fight Israel, an intensity even America couldn¡¯t stop.


    Eventually, America had no choice but to restrain Israel from causing further trouble.


    Just like that,


    Israel¡¯s desire to demolish Golden Cauldron XX Temple had never materialized.


    In fact, that temple standing there was an eyesore for Israel.


    Just like how Ah Mu felt about the Cathedral X.


    Now, since their opponents had struck home, they had no more reservations.


    You demolish my holy place, I¡¯ll demolish yours.


    Nobody would get off easy.


    Those who didn¡¯t understand the situation wondered why Israel was suddenly lobbing shells at itself, in a crazy whitewashing spree.


    But those in the know, however, understood that something big was about to happen.


    The destruction of the Dome of Rock couldn¡¯t be contained.


    The Middle Easterners, who were reveling at home, were stunned upon


    hearing this news.


    Was that their holy place?


    Destroyed by Israel?


    Damn it!


    ¡°Rally, follow me into battle, let¡¯s annihilate them.


    Upon receiving this news, eighteen neighboring countries started mobilizing their forces.


    The three closest to Israel, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan went crazy, ordering their frontline troops to move out.


    ¡°Destroy them!¡±


    Forget international treaties, just annihilate them.


    ¡°The holy place is gone? Ah Mu, go demolish their first and second holy places, tear down that wall, scatter their ashes.


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Ah Mu, frenzied, charged towards the holy mountain, raising his sword and slashing at the second holy place.


    The news left the Israeli Knesset in utter despair, like they were holding a family funeral.


    ¡°Launch the nukes, take them down with us.¡±


    ¡°No, we can¡¯t use nukes.¡±


    There was no consensus within the Knesset about using nuclear weapons, as they knew that once these were launched, there would be no turning back.


    While they debated over nuclear weapons, the Middle Easterns didn¡¯t hesitate. Although they had nukes, the launch authority wasn¡¯t in their hands. But besides those, they had other missiles, not just those sold by the Americans.


    Even the fire-fighting rockets Crimson sold them could reach Jerusalem.


    Before, they had hesitations.


    Now, everyone had gone mad, with no more reservations.


    Missiles rained down on Jerusalem like they were free, the targets random, just firing into the fray.


    Fighter jets took off, dropping bombs.


    It wasn¡¯t just the Middle Easterners-other wealthy families who had previously grouped together to buy equipment from our country also made the same decision.


    Missiles launched like there was no tomorrow and fighter jets took to the skies. The American carrier fleet, docked at the coast, received the data link from the early warning aircraft.


    On the radar screen, a sky full of missiles crazily headed for Jerusalem. Fighter jets from various countries, without formal notice, flew into other nations¡¯ airspace, guided by ground control towards Jerusalem.


    At that moment, the entire Middle Eastern world united like never before.


    ¡°Oh my God!¡±


    The commander of the Fifth Fleet, looking at the chaos in Jerusalem, reluctantly sent the news back home.


    As for the Israeli Knesset¡¯s request for support, they pretended not to hear. They had promised to deploy fighter jets against the mechs and had done so, even launching a tactical neutron bomb.


    But as for the outcome, that wasn¡¯t their concern.


    They were just paid to do a job.


    Supporting Israel now would mean contending with the entire Middle Eastern world, and the previous payment didn¡¯t include help in warfare.


    Even if they were to get involved, it couldn¡¯t be at this moment. Notwithstanding the usual incompetence of the Middle Eastern forces, who couldn¡¯t even defeat the Slipper Army in the past, with tanks being captured by infantry, they were also afraid to die, unwilling to fight.


    But now the situation was different.


    Even the Middle Eastern¡¯s tank units were roaring towards Jerusalem.


    A fearless force, with money spent on top-tier equipment, their combat power was unimaginable.


    With the Middle Easterners on full throttle, they¡¯d still charge through, even if America tried to stop them.


    Their crazed demeanor reminded the commander of the days when the Soviet commissars charged with kitchen knives..

 Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Ran Amok, Laid Low, Made Money (Part 1)

    Chapter 299: Ran Amok, Laid Low, Made Money (Part 1)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Tang Rui looked at the holographic projection screen in front of him, displaying a frenzied battlefield. He had no idea how things had suddenly come to this point.


    To be honest, he never expected the war to erupt so suddenly. In his plan, Ah Mu would pilot a mech, wreaking havoc in Jerusalem, demolishing buildings and eliminating the armed forces of Israelis.


    There would only be two possible outcomes.


    One was that the Iranians game card would run out, and then he would use the excuse of the mech needing maintenance to control it and return home.


    The other outcome, also after the game card ran out, would be the mech¡¯s retreat, Israel¡¯s two neighbors would see an opportunity and send troops to attack.


    But with the support of the Americans, Israel would still manage to survive, albeit with significant losses.


    Normally, the course of the war should have been like this.


    But who could have imagined that the current war situation had become uncontrollable? Not only had Israelis gone mad, but even its neighbors had lost their senses, all rushing headlong into battle.


    Even the old soldiers of the Middle East family dared to charge into the gunfire at this time.


    Can you believe it?


    To Tang Rui, it all seemed quite fantastical.


    ¡°Master, Lin Chao has sent a communication request. Do you want to connect?¡±


    ¡°Connect.¡±


    Upon seeing Lin Chao¡¯s call, Tang Rui knew that there must be some instructions from above.


    ¡°What¡¯s up, Brother Lin?¡± Tang Rui asked directly.


    ¡°Pull the mech back,¡± Lin Chao immediately replied.


    ¡°That¡¯s it? Just pull it back?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the situation over there is out of our control, and the Americans are urgently convening a United Nations meeting to discuss the issue.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I got it.¡±


    After hanging up the communication, Tang Rui adjusted the holographic projection¡¯s image.


    Then he saw Ah Mu piloting the mech, wreaking havoc on the Holy Mountain, especially against the relics of the First and Second Holy Temples, completely obliterating them.


    Seeing this scene, Tang Rui¡¯s mouth twitched.


    A fine war mech.


    In their hands, it had become a demolition robot.


    ¡°Red Lotus, take over control of the mech. You mean¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Elsewhere.


    As Ah Mu, busy destroying the Second Holy Temple¡¯s relics, raised the long sword in his hand to slash at the buried stone blocks, aiming to destroy the foundation.


    But just then, the blade of the long sword in the mech¡¯s hand, its plasma light suddenly extinguished.


    An alarm sounded on the mech.


    Then its control privileges were stripped away.


    [Due to improper operation and use, the mech¡¯s plasma blade magnetic confinement device is damaged, and the internal drive motor needs urgent repair]


    Looking at the red system prompt in front of him, Ah Mu was bewildered.


    It was fine just a moment ago.


    Why did it suddenly break down?


    And his operating privileges were also stripped away.


    ¡°I can¡¯t control the mech anymore,¡± said Ah Mu.


    ¡°Huh? What¡¯s the reason?¡± Ah Nei anxiously asked.


    ¡°The system says the mech is damaged and needs repair,¡± Ah Mu replied, omitting his own operational issues.


    ¡°It can¡¯t be. We¡¯ve already paid. Contact Crimson right away and have them return the mech.¡±


    Unfortunately, that was just their wishful thinking.


    The mech wasn¡¯t going to be returned.


    On the battlefield, the mech retracted its sword and, under Red Lotus¡¯s control, slowly headed towards the sea.


    There was no place to set foot on land.


    The entire area around Tifa was a battlefield.


    So, the mech had no choice but to retreat from the seabed.


    As for flying?


    That was unnecessary.


    Neither Israel nor the Middle East paid any attention to the mech¡¯s retreat.


    Their only concern was each other.


    At that moment, their sole belief was to annihilate the heretics in front of them and completely destroy the opposition.


    The Israelis really wanted to keep the mech.


    But unfortunately, they lacked the capability and means to do so.


    And at the moment, they also lacked the energy to worry about the mech.


    Hundreds of missiles had rained down on them.


    Even with their anti-air systems at full capacity and the Iron Dome laser system overloaded, they couldn¡¯t intercept them all.


    They could only prioritize intercepting the more powerful missiles.


    As for the rest, they were helpless.


    For a time, the entire Jerusalem was ablaze, buildings were destroyed, and numerous military facilities were devastated.


    Faced with such a situation, Israelis opened up its arsenal.


    In such an emergency, a nation with universal conscription could muster over 6 million troops, a true embodiment of a nation in arms.


    But even so, the situation at the front was not optimistic.


    They couldn¡¯t even push the enemy out of their territory, as enemy reinforcements were continuously arriving.


    The main enemy force was expected to arrive in 4 hours, and that would be the most difficult time.


    But even so, they had no thoughts of surrendering, or rather, even if they wanted to, the enemy wouldn¡¯t agree.


    Both sides were completely crazed.


    On a battlefield stretching over a hundred kilometers, Israel, with its geographical and weapon advantages, had to face enemy charges every moment, like facing a torrential downpour of death.


    The moment their firepower weakened slightly.


    The enemy would reach their positions.


    The intensity of this war was on par with the Battle of Verdun, a pure meat grinder..

 Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: Ran Amok, Laid Low, Made Money (Part 2)

    Chapter 300: Ran Amok, Laid Low, Made Money (Part 2)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation | Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Tang Rui watched the battlefield footage, which was so bloody it needed to be blurred.


    There was no other way.


    It was too gory.


    At that moment, his phone rang.


    Looking down, he saw it was a call from Prince Salim.


    ¡°My friend, we need your support.¡±


    ¡°What kind of support?¡±


    ¡°Meehs, the huge mechs. I¡¯ll transfer 200 billion US dollars immediately, I want to slaughter those heretics.¡±


    Prince Salim was also agitated, wanting to pilot a mech into battle.


    ¡®Tm sorry, the mech was damaged by a lion and is currently out of service for rental. It needs to be repaired.¡±


    Tang Rui spoke with a tone of helplessness, actually wanting to rent it out, but considering the current situation, he decided against it.


    ¡°That¡¯s a shame, but if mechs aren¡¯t available, what about other weapons and equipment?¡± Prince Salim continued to inquire.


    ¡°What kind of weapons?¡±


    ¡°Tanks, combat vehicles, missiles, rockets, cruise missiles, any ready-made weapons, I¡¯ll take them all.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s no problem at all, just send me the list, and I¡¯ll arrange the shipment immediately.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll send the list right away.¡±


    After hanging up, Tang Rui received Prince Salim¡¯s military procurement list. It was extensive.


    Rather than coming to buy arms, it was more like they were seeking support and offering benefits.


    After reviewing the list, Tang Rui forwarded it to Lin Chao, instructing them to send it to the higher-ups.


    Why didn¡¯t the Middle East directly purchase from the military?


    Because the military hadn¡¯t accepted the Middle Eastern security contract, but Crimson had, so there was a difference.


    In terms of giving gifts and paying protection fees, the Middle Easterners were professionals.


    Globally, only Japan and the Koreans could match the Middle East in this regard; others couldn¡¯t.


    Like India, even giving money wasn¡¯t clear.


    Upon receiving the equipment list, Lin Chao immediately reported it to the military and then directly pulled the goods from the inventory, preparing them for air transport.


    Such a large batch of arms wasn¡¯t something other sellers could easily provide, even America and Russia couldn¡¯t do it.


    The arms companies in America didn¡¯t have enough inventory and needed production, although they were fast, they couldn¡¯t provide them immediately. Unless they directly took goods from the America military, but that would mean interfering with the interests of the military-industrial complex.


    The Russians also couldn¡¯t do it; they had plenty of stock, but it was mostly old junk, poorly maintained weapons, with few advanced equipment.


    So, in terms of arms reserves, China wasn¡¯t boasting.


    Even with the arms factories being targeted, their stored weapons were enough to fight a war of total mobilization.


    Thanks to the large transport aircraft that Tang Rui had previously researched for the military, Chinese global delivery capability had improved by several levels, so the weapons the Middle East needed were shipped to them within a few hours.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t have to do anything and made a huge profit.


    Because the order was placed by Crimson, and then sold to the Middle East under their name.


    This one transaction brought in a lot of money.


    Of course, he wasn¡¯t that greedy.


    He only took a 20% commission, earning a mere 180 billion US dollars.


    After all, he wanted domestic counterparts to benefit as well, not just eating meat by himself while others only got soup, which would be somewhat embarrassing.


    Tang Rui earned a fortune.


    The U.S military-industrial complex was similar.


    Israel had money, so the military-industrial complex supported them fully.


    But it was of little use.


    Relying solely on Israel and the military-industrial complex, they still couldn¡¯t control the Congress.


    At least the think tanks absolutely disagreed with participating in this meaningless war.


    In normal times, they could mediate a bit.


    But now both sides were fighting madly.


    Who would mediate with whom?


    No one bothered.


    Of course, the Congress wouldn¡¯t agree to send troops, but they allowed Israel to trade with benefits.


    For instance, America¡¯s troops, with their equipment, retired en masse and then signed contracts with mercenary companies, heading straight to the battlefield.


    Or the military using all its transport capacity to take weapons and equipment from the arsenal and deliver them to Israel.


    America pretended to be oblivious to this.


    After all, everyone was well-fed.


    So they turned a blind eye and pretended not to see.


    Just like that.


    Both good Samaritans tacitly didn¡¯t interfere, just making small money.


    With both sides supported with arms and their reserves ready,


    A major battle erupted.


    Though the frontline battles never stopped, it wasn¡¯t a major decisive battle.


    Now it was different.


    The eighteen-nation coalition had almost all arrived at the frontline, and a real major battle was about to begin.


    Neither side announced it.


    They just started fighting.


    On the Middle Eastern side, the principle was always the same.


    Bombs.


    After all, it wasn¡¯t their territory or their cities, and all targets were the enemy.


    No hesitation, just bomb.


    On the coalition side, countless missiles, rockets, and cruise missiles were launched, covering the entire Jerusalem.


    It was like a final exam. Which parts were important?


    The whole book was.


    At the moment, the military commander asked the coalition leadership where to bomb.


    The answer was, the whole Jerusalem.


    Israel¡¯s side was no joke either. Several destroyers from America¡¯s Fifth Fleet also launched missiles.


    Hundreds of missiles flew towards the land.


    After the missile launch, America announced the arrest of two naval ship captains..

 Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: Ran Amok, Laid Low, Made Money (Part 3)

    Chapter 301: Ran Amok, Laid Low, Made Money (Part 3)


    Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Anyway, both parties had made enough money and decided to retire and return home.


    At the same time, Israel¡¯s forces in other locations also took action, launching missiles at the coalition forces.


    The cost of the missiles alone in this exchange amounted to several billion dollars.


    So, the effect was indeed spectacular.


    Tang Rui watched the radar imaging filled with countless red dots and felt like he was playing a video game.


    Real warfare couldn¡¯t produce this effect, not even if it was between two good Samaritans


    Because carpet bombing like this was the least efficient.


    It had long been abandoned.


    But one thing had to be admitted.


    Such bombings were visually spectacular.


    On both sides¡¯ radars, countless missile blips were detected.


    Both sides¡¯ anti-missile systems were also activated, beginning to intercept high-powered missiles.


    Once the anti-missile system¡¯s missiles were launched, hundreds more blips appeared on the radar.


    When the missiles from both sides were about to reach their targets,


    The ground¡¯s close defense systems kicked in.


    Beeping incessantly¡­


    Dense array weapons fired bullets like crazy, intercepting the missiles in the sky, the last line of defense.


    Seconds later.


    Booms resounded¡­


    Whether it was Jerusalem or the external coalition forces, all were subject to the missile barrage.


    But if we talk about losses, Jerusalem certainly bore the brunt.


    Under this wave of missile saturation strikes, the buildings that the mechs hadn¡¯t finished demolishing earlier were almost completely destroyed.


    No longer were there any buildings over five stories left on the ground.


    Even the remaining five-story buildings were in a semi-collapsed state, ready to collapse at any moment.


    In other words, this wave of attacks had essentially flattened Jerusalem.


    However, the Allies also suffered significant losses.


    The loss of personnel was not significant.


    But the loss of equipment was considerable.


    After all, America¡¯s missiles targeted weapons and equipment, so the equipment losses were severe.


    But did the loss of equipment matter?


    Not really.


    Just inventory the remaining usable equipment, reload ammunition, and keep bombing until everything is leveled.


    Meanwhile, tank and armored vehicle units charged.


    Whizz¡­


    A series of anti-tank missiles were launched.


    The well-prepared Israel soldiers had been hiding and not acting until this moment.


    Roar¡­


    The tanks at the forefront were mostly destroyed.


    Normally, the Middle Eastern¡¯s tank units would have fled long ago.


    But now, not only did the tank units not stop, they accelerated their charge, turning their cannons towards the enemy¡¯s ambush positions, unleashing a barrage.


    ¡°The Middle Easterners have really toughened up this time,¡± Tang Rui said somewhat sentimentally upon seeing this.


    No wonder countries with faith in divine ascension are so hard to conquer; such beliefs were terrifying, almost as firm as ideological indoctrination.


    This time, Israel lost fairly.


    If the Middle Easterners had shown this reckless spirit in previous wars, they would have recaptured their holy land long ago.


    But now, it was too late.


    Israel was overwhelmed on the frontal battlefield, but the ensuing urban warfare stalled the coalition forces.


    Command confusion.


    Unfamiliar terrain.


    The coalition¡¯s momentum was hindered, also giving Israel a chance to catch its breath and then engage the coalition in urban meat grinder battles.


    There wasn¡¯t much to see in this scene.


    Tang Rui adjusted the projection screen¡¯s angle and saw Israel¡¯s hidden mushroom bombs.


    But he didn¡¯t take these mushroom bombs seriously.


    ¡°Red Lotus, calculate for me, based on the recent missile attack, what kind of defense is needed with space-based defense as the primary interception method to ensure absolute safety?¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t care about the battlefield situation; the final outcome was almost certain, just Israel¡¯s death throes.


    There was nothing interesting to see.


    But the recent missile saturation attack made Tang Rui see the problem with the current anti-missile system.


    There were simply too many.


    Thousands of missiles coming down, impossible to intercept.


    ¡°Master, based on the defensive capability of laser-armed satellites, to intercept 100% of the previous missile attack, at least five satellites are required in the same region,¡±


    Red Lotus immediately calculated the result and reported to Tang Rui.


    ¡°What if space takes on 80% of the interception, leaving 20% to the ground-based anti-missile systems?¡±


    Tang Rui asked again after hearing the response.


    Five laser-armed satellites were too many.


    In the same region, deploying so many armed satellites would be too costly.


    ¡°Master, an 80% interception rate requires only three laser-armed satellites.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I understand.¡±


    After hearing this, Tang Rui began to ponder the issues with the territorial orbital defense system..

 Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: Armed Satellites Dimensional Reduction

    Chapter 302: Armed Satellite¡¯s Dimensional Reduction


    Strike, End of the War


    Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The following day, Tang Rui woke up close to ten in the morning.


    He had stayed up late the previous night, enjoying some leisure time.


    ¡°Red Lotus, can you display Jerusalem¡¯s current situation in a gamified format?¡± he requested while having breakfast.


    The reason for choosing a gamified display was simple; he wanted to eat without disturbance.


    If the real scene was shown, his appetite would surely be affected.


    ¡°Master, shall I use the CS interface unit for this?¡± Red Lotus inquired.


    ¡°That would be fine,¡± he replied.


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    The screen before him transformed, adopting the visual style of a CS game.


    In the hours that Tang Rui had been asleep, Jerusalem¡¯s street fighting had intensified.


    However, the current tide of battle was in favor of the Middle Eastern Coalition. Even though Israel had secured some support from America, the situation was irreversible unless the Americans intervened directly.


    At most, Israel could only delay the inevitable outcome.


    ¡°Red Lotus, bring up all the relevant news,¡± Tang Rui commanded after a brief review of the battlefield. He wanted to see how Israel was manipulating the media narrative.


    Domestic news was relatively tame.


    Official media had little to say, mostly using neutral terms like calm, control, negotiation, suggesting much without revealing anything substantial.


    But the narrative in other media outlets was different.


    Smearing the black camels was a given.


    Publishing pitiable images of Jerusalem to elicit sympathy, while painting the black camels as heartless, was a standard tactic.


    However, what he hadn¡¯t anticipated was the extent to which some domestic media were not just criticizing the black camels, but also him and Crimson.


    This was an unexpected development.


    Criticism from international media was one thing, but for domestic outlets to join in, seemingly disregarding any consequences for profit, was surprising.


    Tang Rui was noticeably annoyed.


    He immediately contacted Lin Chao to inquire about the situation with these media outlets.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯re already investigating. It seems they¡¯ve overplayed their hand,¡± Lin Chao reassured Tang Rui.


    ¡°Alright, send me the investigation results when they¡¯re ready,¡± Tang Rui said, concluding the conversation.


    He then shifted his attention to international news.


    It was mostly as expected¡ªwidespread criticism of him and the black camels. Some media even blamed him for the Temple¡¯s issues.


    Global news channels, in that moment, were sympathetically portraying Israel as victims of foreign aggression.


    He wondered if people truly believed such news.


    Surprisingly, many did.


    The Middle Eastern Coalition lacked a platform to counter these narratives, and Iran¡¯s international reputation didn¡¯t help.


    A mix of strategic propaganda, emotive photographs, and celebrity endorsements had effectively shaped public opinion.


    Protests demanding government intervention in support of Israel were even taking place.


    Those uninformed about the actual situation were inadvertently fueling the fire.


    Apart from America, which balanced profiteering with nominal support for Israel, other nations limited themselves to verbal support and empty gestures.


    ¡°Red Lotus, how many people are slandering me internationally?¡± Tang Rui asked.


    ¡°Master, there are approximately seven hundred and thirty million messages criticizing you and the company,¡± Red Lotus reported.


    Tang Rui¡¯s expression hardened. He had anticipated backlash, but the reality was still disconcerting.


    How to respond?


    Lending mechas to the Middle Easterners was not an option.


    Their high profile made them impractical. He wasn¡¯t concerned about public opinion, but he was aware that such actions could inadvertently escalate to national issues.


    That was the rationale behind the higher-ups requesting the withdrawal of the mechas¡ªto minimize unnecessary complications.


    After some contemplation, Tang Rui devised an alternative strategy.


    If mechas were too conspicuous, he would use a more discreet option.


    He reached for his phone and dialed Prince Salim.


    ¡°Prince Salim, are you available?¡± he asked as the call connected.


    ¡°I¡¯m busy controlling mechanical dogs, combating heretics!¡± Prince Salim replied, his voice hoarse from extended effort.


    Acknowledging Prince Salim¡¯s fatigue, Tang Rui got straight to the point. ¡°I know you inquired about renting mechas, but that¡¯s not feasible. They require maintenance. However, I have another weapon that might be of use to you,¡± Tang Rui said directly.


    ¡°We¡¯ll take it,¡± Prince Salim agreed without hesitation.


    ¡°Listen first. It¡¯s an armed satellite. Given its complexity, I will need to operate it remotely. Officially, though, it will be under your command. Do you understand?¡± Tang Rui explained.


    ¡°No problem. How much? I¡¯ll transfer the funds immediately,¡± Prince Salim responded.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you a discount¡ª300 billion dollars. After the transfer, issue a statement, and I¡¯ll be ready to assist,¡± Tang Rui proposed.


    ¡°Agreed. I¡¯ll make the arrangements immediately,¡± Prince Salim confirmed.


    After ending the call, Tang Rui resumed his breakfast, now in a better mood.


    By the time he finished and leisurely made his way to the lab, Prince Salim had transferred the funds.


    Meanwhile, the Middle Eastern Coalition had held a press conference, announcing their alliance with Crimson and the leasing of the armed satellite. They kept the specifics confidential, not from choice but from ignorance of the satellite¡¯s capabilities. Yet, their trust in Crimson¡¯s technology was unwavering.


    ¡°Red Lotus, scan the Jerusalem area, mark all enemies, and use the laser-armed satellite to engage any exposed targets,¡± Tang Rui ordered.


    Intent on demonstrating the consequences of defamation, Tang Rui was ready to act.


    ¡°Understood, Master. Targeting is underway, and the laser-armed satellite is charging,¡± Red Lotus confirmed.


    The satellite, previously in geosynchronous orbit, adjusted its position. Its muljerusalemceted laser emitters began to charge, transforming from a spherical form to an umbrella-like array.


    In an instant, laser beams were unleashed.


    Each beam precisely eliminated an enemy within Jerusalem City, leaving no time for reaction or warning. The sudden, unheralded strikes left even the commanders of the enemies clueless about their assailant¡¯s location.


    As time passed, the enemies realized the threat from above, but they were powerless to counter it.


    The Middle Eastern Coalition, unaware of when Crimson¡¯s satellite had joined the fray, soon noticed the overhead lasers.


    With the satellite¡¯s support, the tide of battle shifted rapidly. The intense street fighting suddenly eased, accelerating their advance.


    Thus, a day passed.


    Under the unyielding assault of the laser-armed satellite, Israel¡¯s resistance became futile.


    Even the missiles launched by America to assist were effortlessly intercepted by the satellite.


    What had been a tense battlefield in the morning had reached a decisive conclusion by nightfall.


    With no safe exposure, heavy weapons rendered useless, and ally support intercepted, the resistance was broken.


    In the face of overwhelming technological superiority and strategic domination, even the most determined resistance was ineffectual.


    The war concluded.


    Yet, the matter of Jerusalem¡¯s ownership remained unresolved. The debate over its future would continue, with each member of the Middle Eastern Coalition eager to claim it.


    The end of the war did not signify the end of the disputes.


    As for Israel, their chances had evaporated. Jerusalem¡¯s future was no longer in their hands, and their fate was of no concern to Tang Rui.


    With the conflict resolved, as the United Nations began their deliberations, Tang Rui received a call from the National Academy Office.


    The call was straightforward.


    He was to attend a meeting in the capital, receive an award, and accept an academic title.


    This year¡¯s top prize for scientific and technological advancement was his alone.


    The title was a professor¡¯s honor.


    He had been elected unanimously, attaining the rare distinction of having a double doctorate..¡±

 Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: The Institute of High Energy Physics Asks

    Chapter 303: The Institute of High Energy Physics Asks


    For Help


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Tang Rui, dressed in bumpkin fashion, arrived in Beijing.


    This time he did not wear a suit, but clothes tailor-made from a tailor shop in Jinling.


    It was hard to describe the style.


    Anyway, it was very comfortable to wear and looked very handsome.


    There wasn¡¯t much to say about the award ceremony.


    Although he was the youngest one there, there were also quite a few young people among the awardees.


    A thirty-something researcher, calling them young was certainly not an exaggeration.


    The whole award process went smoothly and harmoniously.


    There were no incidents of showing off or being humiliated.


    There were quite a few people who came running to build relationships and get familiar.


    After all, the biggest topic in academic circles during this period had been the national future aerospace strategy.


    Each of these plans involved real money investments.


    Each plan¡¯s chief designer had significant autonomy and decision-making power.


    Funding and such were not a big issue.


    For such projects, basic funding was guaranteed, and there was no need to run around departments for funds.


    But in these plans, there is something more important than funding, and that is staffing.


    Tang Rui hadn¡¯t paid much attention to this issue recently.


    But he still managed to understand some aspects of it.


    The future research institute model would see some changes.


    The current research institutes were a bit rigid.


    But it¡¯s not realistic to completely restructure research institutes.


    After all, researchers and scientists were not civil servants.


    You could recruit as many civil servants as you wanted, but researchers and scientists were not so plentiful.


    So, the current model needed to be modified.


    It involved creating a new framework.


    The current aerospace plans were of this framework, still in the experimental stage.


    If this model had problems, then after the plan ended, everyone would go their separate ways.


    If this model didn¡¯t have problems and even achieved good results, then the framework could be directly finalized.


    That was why the staffing for each project this time was more precious than usual.


    Tang Rui was not interested in participating in such matters.


    So, after the meeting ended, he went to find Professor Yu.


    Compared to major universities, he was more willing to cooperate with the military.


    Moreover, the projects he was responsible for were all related to weaponry, so the military was naturally involved.


    So, he left the staffing issues and a bunch of troublesome matters to Professor Yu and the military.


    As long as the people under him showed real ability once the project started, nothing else was important.


    He stayed in the capital for a few days.


    If not receiving awards, then attending meetings, busy as ever without actually doing anything.


    ¡°Professor, I¡¯m heading back now that things here are wrapped up,¡± he said after the necessary meetings were over.


    Tang Rui then directly left, not daring to stay in the capital any longer.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll get you the personnel details by the end of the month. Take a look then and confirm.


    The entire project will start early next year, so make a comprehensive plan on your end.¡±


    Professor Yu nodded, not minding Tang Rui¡¯s hasty departure.


    In his view, the young Tang Rui should focus his energy on scientific research and not bother with other matters.


    No one dared to target him anyway.


    As for the matters Tang Rui disliked dealing with, they were actually big opportunities for others.


    Unfortunately, they couldn¡¯t connect with Tang Rui.


    ¡°Alright, then Professor, I¡¯ll be leaving now,¡± Tang Rui nodded and then got ready to leave in his car.


    But just then, Professor Ouyang suddenly ran over, urgently calling out to Tang Rui.


    ¡°Director Tang, wait a minute, I need your help urgently.¡±


    ¡°Slow down, I¡¯m not running, don¡¯t rush.¡±


    Seeing Professor Ouyang running over, gasping for breath, Tang Rui quickly got out of the car to meet him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I know my own body, I can hold on for another ten years without any problem,¡± Professor Ouyang stopped and said with a smile after catching his breath.


    ¡°That¡¯s for sure, not just ten years, even thirty years won¡¯t be a problem,¡± Tang Rui quickly agreed.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about this, I urgently need your help with something, and don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s not about a meeting.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Tang Rui asked curiously.


    He previously researched magnetic fields and wormholes, and was considered an expert in the field of physics. But Professor Ouyang, as a big name in high-energy physics, should not need his help given their different fields.


    ¡°There¡¯s a problem with the magnetic field research at the High-Consumption Hadron Collider.¡±


    Problems with the Hadron Collider research?


    That shouldn¡¯t be happening.


    As the most impressive and expensive piece of experimental equipment in the domestic natural science field, the best technology must have been used.


    Tang Rui did not withhold any proprietary technology, such as superconducting materials, high-strength materials, supercapacitors, etc., all of which were made available to the Hadron Collider project.


    Logically, with so many advanced technologies, there should be no problems, especially not with the magnetic field, which is the least likely to have issues.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with the magnetic field?¡± Tang Rui asked curiously.


    ¡°Professor Li is planning to increase the scale of the Hadron Collider, so the requirements for the acceleration magnetic field are higher.


    The issues you wrote about in your paper regarding magnetic field transformation and control excited him, and he made improvements to the new equipment.


    But there were problems with the improvements. The magnetic field strength calculated and designed based on your formulas reached 180T.


    But when actually created, the magnetic field strength was only 163T, missing 17T, and they can¡¯t find the reason.¡±


    Professor Ouyang explained the situation to Tang Rui.


    ¡°Let me calculate.¡±


    After hearing this, Tang Rui immediately asked Honglian to calculate whether there was any problem with the 180T magnetic field strength.


    The result was that there was no problem.


    The magnetic field strength could definitely be raised to 180T, and with superconducting materials, as long as the electrical energy keeps up, there should be no problem.


    ¡°Where are they? I¡¯ll go take a look.¡±


    Tang Rui thought for a moment and asked.


    He was also curious about what went wrong.


    ¡°At the High Energy Physics Research Institute.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going there now.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you.¡±


    After greeting Professor Yu, the two got into Tang Rui¡¯s car and headed to the High Energy Physics Research Institute.


    Forty minutes later.


    The motorhome entered the gates of the High Energy Institute.


    ¡°Professor Tang, I¡¯m sorry to trouble you with this,¡± Professor Li said as he approached Tang Rui.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, I was free anyway. It¡¯s a great opportunity for me to come and learn. Thank you, Professor Li.¡±


    After a round of mutual business flattery, the three arrived at the laboratory.


    Professor Li handed Tang Rui the data they had been researching these days.


    ¡°This is the data from our experimental tests. The discrepancy between theory and reality is too great. We¡¯ve been searching repeatedly but can¡¯t find the problem. We can only ask for your help now.¡±


    ¡°Okay, let me take a look.¡±


    Tang Rui took the materials and began to look through them..¡±

 Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: Ball Lightning and Dancing Electric Snakes

    Chapter 304: Ball Lightning and Dancing Electric Snakes


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Swoosh! Swoosh!


    The room was very quiet, with only the sound of Tang Rui flipping through the materials. Nobody spoke at this time.


    Twenty or so minutes later, Tang Rui finished reading the materials, and at the same time, Red Lotus simulated the data from the materials.


    However, the result of the simulation showed no problems.


    ¡°The data on the materials is fine, and the theoretical deduction is also correct As for why the magnetic field strength is insufficient, I can¡¯t say for sure right now. Can you take me to see the equipment?¡± Tang Rui said with a frown after putting down the materials.


    ¡°No problem, the equipment is in the laboratory,¡± replied Professor Li, getting up immediately to take Tang Rui there.


    He was the most anxious and frustrated at the moment.


    Arriving at the laboratory, a device, the size of an MRI machine and without an outer shell, appeared before Tang Rui.


    The construction of the entire device was actually quite simple.


    In the middle was a vacuum tube, surrounded by magnetic field acceleration coils, equipped with various sensors and control devices. That was it. Simple to say, but making it was not that simple.


    ¡°Can we start the experiment once?¡± Tang Rui asked after looking at the equipment.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Professor Li immediately arranged for some staff to prepare to start the experimental equipment.


    After tinkering for about fifteen minutes, the device started.


    Tang Rui watched the computer screen, observing the various data displayed. Initially, the magnetic field strength climbed steadily without any issues. But when the magnetic field strength reached 178T, some fluctuations appeared in the data, though the magnetic field strength continued to increase. However, the moment the magnetic field strength reached 180T, the data began to change erratically, with the magnetic field strength data dropping directly to 169T, then continuing to decrease until it stabilized at 163T. ¡°Interesting.¡±


    After watching a complete experiment, Tang Rui discovered quite a few things much clearer than just reading the materials.


    Why did the magnetic field strength decrease?


    Because some energy disappeared.


    Or rather, transformed.


    The device used electrical energy to create a magnetic field, but the moment the magnetic field strength reached 180T, a part of the magnetic field, under unknown influences, transformed back into electrical energy.


    To describe it as electrical energy isn¡¯t quite accurate.


    More precisely, it was an electric plasma wrapped in a magnetic field. However, this plasma was very thin, as the energy forming it had undergone two transformations, resulting in significant loss.


    Why did it form plasma?


    Who knew.


    Tang Rui was genuinely confused; he was also bewildered.


    A few minutes later, the experiment ended, and Professor Li looked expectantly at Tang Rui.


    ¡°Professor Li, I have some ideas about the specific problem, but I need to go back and study it before I can give you an answer,¡± Tang Rui said, forced to admit he had some leads, under the hopeful gaze of Professor Li.


    ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll trouble Professor Tang,¡± said Professor Li, relieved upon hearing Tang Rui¡¯s words.


    Now, everyone had a consensus.


    That is, as long as Tang Rui takes action, there¡¯s basically no problem he can¡¯t solve. It¡¯s just a matter of whether you can persuade him to help.


    ¡°No trouble at all. Could you provide me with the materials and design drawings of this device?¡±¡® Tang Rui asked.


    ¡°No problem, I will package the data and upload it to the secure data repository. Professor Tang can download it directly.¡±


    ¡°Great, then I¡¯ll be off.¡±


    Don¡¯t rush off. I¡¯ve already booked a restaurant, how about having a meal before you leave?¡±


    Persuaded by Professor Li and Professor Ouyang, Tang Rui stayed for dinner before leaving on a private plane.


    In the following two days, Tang Rui earnestly studied this special magnetic field change at home, wondering why the magnetic field transformed into plasma.


    Logically, it shouldn¡¯t.


    One was magnetic, and the other was electric (though not purely electric).


    How could they mix together?


    The previous simulation by Red Lotus did not reveal this phenomenon, but after this experiment, it was discovered that the magnetic field undergoes a special change after exceeding a strength of 180T.


    Don¡¯t ask why it wasn¡¯t discovered before.


    Because such a strong magnetic field had never been created before. Even the magnetic field strength needed for controlled nuclear fusion had never exceeded 160T, let alone reaching 180T.


    AS Tang Rui¡¯s research deepened, he discovered a special physical model for this plasma.


    After reducing the magnetic field strength, increasing the conversion efficiency, and maximizing the instantaneous energy output, among other methods.


    This low-end version of the plasma magnetic field became something everyone is familiar with, but something nobody has seen before.


    Ball lightning!


    When he first created ball lightning in the device, he was quite shocked.


    Ball lightning has been discovered by humanity a long time ago, but its formation principle is still an unsolved mystery.


    Tang Rui hadn¡¯t expected it.


    He was just helping out, but he solved this world¡¯s unsolved mystery and figured out the structural model of ball lightning.


    ¡°Red Lotus, continue to input energy. Let me see the energy limit of ball lightning, Tang Rui excitedly said to Red Lotus, watching the stable ball lightning inside the magnetic field.


    Ball lightning could absorb energy.


    This is related to its special model, but this model is very active. If not controlled well, the entire ball lightning will explode, turning into countless bolts of lightning.


    The ball lightning in the device in front of Tang Rui now was one of his research results during this period, a stable state ball lightning model. Magnetic field, magnetic poles, current carrying, voltage, etc, must be precisely controlled to create a stable ball lightning.


    ¡°Master, please leave the room to avoid danger.¡±


    After hearing Tang Rui¡¯s order, Red Lotus didn¡¯t directly charge the ball lightning but asked him to leave the room first.


    Because the ball lightning, when charged, could be very powerful when it explodes.


    After Tang Rui left the room.


    Red Lotus began to charge the ball lightning.


    The ball lightning inside the magnetic field, upon receiving the charge, started to flicker continuously.


    Its brightness went from that of a five-watt bulb to a five-hundred-watt bulb. Tang Rui, in another room, watched the holographic projection of the internal model data of the ball lightning.


    Under continuous charging, the interior of the ball lightning began to accumulate energy, like filling an empty water tank.


    The powerful energy supply of the nuclear fusion reactor began to crazily charge the ball lightning.


    Within just a few minutes, sixty percent of the reactor¡¯s electrical energy was absorbed by the ball lightning.


    Until the energy accumulated inside the ball lightning filled it up, starting to affect the stability of its structure.


    From a macro perspective, this was visible as bulges appearing on the surface of the ball lightning.


    Boom!


    The next second, a thunderous roar sounded.


    The ball lightning exploded.


    Suddenly, the entire room began to flash with electricity and thunder, with one ball lightning model after another appearing in the room.


    Then, chains of lightning filled the entire room, forming a net from heaven to earth.


    For a moment, the room was filled with dancing electric snakes and constant thunder.


    The visual effects were maximized.


    At the same time, these lightning bolts, unlike those of a Tesla coil, were not just for show; they were very powerful.


    As Tang Rui watched the scene on the holographic projection, his eyes began to shine..

 Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: For the Glory of America, We Will Not Shirk Our Duty!

    Chapter 305: For the Glory of America, We Will Not Shirk Our Duty!


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Three days later.


    Tang Rui yawned as he got up, and after breakfast, he went to Lin Chao¡¯s office to make a request.


    ¡°Brother Lin, contact the military to relocate the radar station on the mountain. I want to build something on the mountaintop.¡±


    ¡°Move the radar station? That shouldn¡¯t be a problem, but first, what do you want to build?¡±


    Lin Chao wasn¡¯t concerned about the radar station.


    He was curious about what Tang Rui was up to.


    ¡°Well, how should I put it, the thing I want to build is quite complex and difficult to explain.¡±


    Tang Rui hesitated a bit as he spoke.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I have time to listen, and it¡¯s fine if I don¡¯t understand. I¡¯ve prepared a recorder.¡±


    Lin Chao was well-prepared. He didn¡¯t want to be caught off guard again, like when Tang Rui had previously created a powerful weapon that took everyone by surprise.


    ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not that complicated. Simply put, I¡¯ve discovered a special high-energy particle stable state model. Based on this model, I¡¯ve developed a large-scale charger¡­ yes, a charger, the wireless kind.¡±


    Tang Rui thought for a moment and then came up with an explanation. ¡°A charger? Why build a charger on the mountaintop?¡± Lin Chao was skeptical, but he had no proof.


    ¡°Because this charger is meant to power something in the sky.¡±


    ¡°What in the sky?¡±


    ¡°A deflection field shield.¡±


    After hearing this, Lin Chao looked at Tang Rui, trying to discern something from his expression.


    But Tang Rui didn¡¯t flinch or avoid eye contact.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll report this.¡±


    ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll go back and get ready.¡±


    After Tang Rui left, Lin Chao went to a secure room to report the situation.


    ¡°Tang has developed a new type of weapon related to electromagnetism, but the details and power are unclear.¡±


    That was Lin Chao¡¯s report.


    As for what Tang Rui said about the charger and defense shield, he didn¡¯t believe a word.


    If Tang Rui could switch to researching chargers, Lin Chao joked he¡¯d eat the office sofa.


    Back in the lab.


    Tang Rui immediately had Red Lotus prepare and start making the necessary equipment.


    ¡°Red Lotus, build another nuclear fusion reactor, but this time use helium-3 instead of deuterium and tritium, so we¡¯ll need to modify the core control program. Let me know when it¡¯s ready.


    Also, add some functional modules to the Lightning Storm device, install the magnetic field control core, and pair it with the Earth¡¯s magnetic field for a wireless energy transmission system to create an electromagnetic deflection field shield that covers the entire company.


    And design several airborne platforms with armament systems, mainly for creating a huge electromagnetic deflection field.¡±


    Tang Rui sat in the lab, eyes closed, listing a multitude of ideas.


    ¡°Understood, master. Regarding the airborne platforms¡¯ weapon systems, what type of weapons should be used, and what should be their firepower level?¡±


    Red Lotus recorded the instructions and then inquired for details.


    ¡°Use laser weapons. The firepower doesn¡¯t need to be too strong; just capable of simultaneously targeting and destroying 1000 targets.¡±


    Tang Rui casually replied, seeing this level of firepower as only suitable for defense.


    ¡°Understood, master,¡± Red Lotus said, having recorded all instructions and beginning to allocate computing resources for multi-threaded work.


    Tang Rui then lay down on the sofa to nap, exhausted from the past few days.


    Playing with spherical lightning was really fun.


    Its internal high-energy particle dynamic stability model was a new theory not yet discovered in physics.


    This new theory could magnify microscopic physical states into the macroscopic realm.


    He had gained a lot in the past three days and still had many ideas to digest and verify from the spherical lightning.


    But the rest of the verification could wait.


    He needed to rest for two days.


    At Eagle¡¯s Nest.


    A special underground military base.


    The place was guarded to an inch of its life.


    All networks were physically isolated from the outside world.


    On the surface, it was a National Guard logistics department, a military supply warehouse, and a temporary material transfer station.


    But in reality, it was one of Eagle¡¯s Nest¡¯s last resorts.


    The soldiers here were utterly loyal to their nation.


    Not to bosses or conglomerates, they were the most pure and elite force of Eagle¡¯s Nest.


    The core members of the think tank, including the current boss¡¯s advisors, were gathered here for a secret meeting.


    They discussed the alien spaceship at the bottom of the sea near Stick Country. After over six months of excavation, they were getting closer to the spaceship. They expected to reach the hull within a week and install submersion equipment to send people down to touch the ship within half a month.


    This was good news for Eagle¡¯s Nest.


    But the question was, who should


    go?


    Anything from the alien ship would be cutting-edge technology, highly coveted by many.


    If the news leaked, the consequences would be severe.


    Before, Eagle¡¯s Nest was confident, but now, things were different.


    If the news leaked, Deep Red Company¡¯s mechs landing on the west coast could easily break in.


    So, the think tank strategized on keeping the spaceship a secret while deciding how to distribute any acquired alien technology.


    They were already considering the distribution of technology from a spaceship they hadn¡¯t yet seen.


    After a day of discussion.


    They hadn¡¯t agreed on the cake issue.


    But they had a plan for the spaceship¡¯s secrecy.


    They would send soldiers from the base to Stick Country, increasing external activities to divert global attention.


    With the world focused on the Jerusalem issue and the Middle Eastern Coalition¡¯s incident, they could easily shift global attention.


    They planned to support Israel while profiting from it.


    As for the base soldiers, they would be equipped with top-tier gear to ensure the alien technology was securely acquired.


    ¡°Soldiers, America needs you. You will undertake a mission that could determine our nation¡¯s future¡­¡±


    The base commander selected a hundred elite soldiers and began his speech.


    He laid out America¡¯s current situation truthfully.


    They were outmatched in military and technology.


    Whether they could turn the tide depended on this mission¡¯s success. The chosen elites, determined to succeed even at the cost of their lives, listened intently.


    ¡°Now, do you have anything to say?¡± the commander asked after his speech.


    ¡°For America¡¯s glory, we will not shirk our duty!¡±

 Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: Planetary Magnetic Field Energy Control System

    Chapter 306: Planetary Magnetic Field Energy Control System


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Master, America has dispatched 100 elite soldiers to the Korean family¡¯s drilling platform to assume control of the security operations there.¡±


    On that day, Tang Rui was leisurely playing with his cat and snacking on melons while watching the news. Suddenly, he received a report from Red Lotus that stirred his excitement.


    Red Lotus, display the underwater excavation progress,¡± Tang Rui immediately requested.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    The image on the holographic projection screen shifted to a three-dimensional representation of the seabed.


    The drilling rod¡¯s speed was visibly increasing.


    Currently, a tunnel of 70 centimeters in diameter had been carved, approaching the target of a one-meter-diameter tunnel.


    In reality, a 70-centimeter diameter was sufficient for a slim person to descend, but it was futile without the necessary equipment to breach the outer casing of the alien spaceship.


    After extensive research over a long period, Both the Koreans and Americans were convinced that the subterranean spaceship was of extraterrestrial origin. Why?


    Aside from the shell¡¯s remarkable durability, there was also energy pulsating beneath its nano-coated surface.


    How long had it been buried?


    At least tens of thousands of years.


    Yet, astonishingly, the energy within the spaceship remained undiminished.


    Therefore, America had begun to view this alien spaceship as a pivotal discovery, enforcing a strict news blackout.


    Even the military¡¯s special department had been aware of the seabed activities from the outset.


    If one sought information now, it would be elusive.


    Only a handful in America were privy to this.


    The Koreans were even more extreme.


    Once America became aware of the situation, the Koreans either conscripted or executed everyone who knew about it, ensuring their silence.


    Such stringent information control made it nearly impossible to learn anything more.


    Moreover, during this time, the United Nations had been embroiled in daily disputes over the ownership of Jerusalem.


    The world¡¯s focus was on Jerusalem, leaving the Koreans unscrutinized.


    This diversion aided their information suppression.


    Red Lotus, how much longer until the one-meter tunnel is complete?¡± Tang Rui inquired.


    ¡°At least 10 days, perhaps 15 if there are delays,¡± Red Lotus promptly responded.


    Time was on their side.


    Tang Rui scooped up Xiao Naofu by the scruff, mounted his electric mountain bike, and headed up the mountain.


    Reaching the summit, he observed the construction managed by Red Lotus. The former radar station had been dismantled, leaving only the foundational and subterranean structures.


    Red Lotus had made modifications here, installing a controllable nuclear fusion reactor in the underground fortifications and constructing the main apparatus and buildings for Lightning Storm atop it.


    Currently, Red Lotus had completed the subterranean and ground-level structures and was assembling the high-voltage, variable frequency Tesla coil.


    He had to concede, Tesla was indeed a genius.


    Even with the system¡¯s advanced black technology, the core component remained indispensable.


    President Tang, what exactly are you building here?¡±


    Lin Chao had been frequenting the mountain, eager to discern Tang Rui¡¯s intentions.


    Yet, despite a week of observation, he remained baffled by the assembled equipment.


    Particularly perplexing was the high platform under construction, resembling a broadcasting tower with a sphere and antenna atop it.


    ¡°What¡­ I did mention it¡¯s a large charger, didn¡¯t I?¡± Tang Rui replied, feigning confusion.


    Lin Chao, exasperated, stopped probing further.


    Tang Rui surveyed the nearing completion of the equipment, alighted from the bike, and entered the first-floor maintenance hall.


    No control center was visible.


    Inside, one could only see a ring-shaped device extending a cylinder through the roof, its function inscrutable.


    To Lin Chao, the equipment seemed futuristically enigmatic, but Tang Rui recognized its potential as a formidable weapon.


    [Item: Planetary Magnetic Field Energy Control Conversion Device]


    [Experience: 0/10000]


    [Enhancement: Planetary Magnetic Field Energy Control System] [Attributes: Magnetic Field Energy Level increased by 180%, Magnetic Field Control Accuracy increased by 160%, Electromagnetic Conversion and Resonance threshold increased by 120%]


    [Origin: 422.74]


    When Tang Rui witnessed the charging and discharge of ball lightning, he envisioned a weapon like Lightning Storm.


    However, manufacturing Lightning Storm was fraught with challenges, including ultra-long-range wireless power transmission technology ¨C a major obstacle even Tesla grappled with.


    Despite possessing short-range wireless charging technology, Tang Rui struggled with charging the ball lightning over the Pacific, at America¡¯s doorstep.


    After two days of fruitless effort, he resorted to a workaround, relying on system enhancements, equipment parameters, and algorithmic deductions.


    ¡°What are you smiling at?¡± Lin Chao, noticing Tang Rui¡¯s grin at the machinery, felt uneasy.


    It was unnerving.


    Tang Rui had never exhibited such a smile, even when creating Two-Kick.


    ¡°I smiled? No, you must be mistaken,¡± Tang Rui replied, shaking his head in denial.


    He had just conceived a new strategy involving the high-energy battery solution encased in the alien spacecraft¡¯s outer shell.


    His plan with the military¡¯s special department was to trap the Koreans and Americans during their attempt to penetrate the underwater spaceship¡¯s shell.


    Once the nano-coating was compromised, the high-energy battery solution he had embedded would detonate, albeit with limited force.


    He couldn¡¯t amplify the explosion without risking his own nation.


    But now, he had a better idea: synergizing the high-energy battery solution with Lightning Storm.


    In a typical storm, lightning strikes indiscriminately, covering a broad area without precise targeting.


    But with a grounded lightning rod, the scenario would change.


    The sea floor lacked such rods, but the high-energy battery solution could serve that purpose, albeit with some complexity.


    Red Lotus, how much longer for the construction to complete?¡±


    Tang Rui queried.


    ¡°Master, another 63 hours are needed.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded and turned to leave.


    He had considered bringing Lin Chao along, but Lin Chao chose to stay atop the mountain, observing Red Lotus¡¯s construction.


    Wasn¡¯t trust mutual?


    Labeling the device a ¡®charger¡¯ seemed apt. After all, what difference did it make whether it charged household appliances or ball lightning?


    The afternoon found Tang Rui at a precious wildlife breeding center, delighting in the company of various young animals.


    It was a joyous experience.


    These creatures were irresistibly adorable.


    That evening, as he was about to head home, Li Shuyao called, inviting him to dinner at her grandfather¡¯s behest.


    How could he decline such an invitation?


    It wasn¡¯t as if he was entering a lion¡¯s den..

 Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: Battleship?

    Chapter 307: Battleship?


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Tang Rui soon arrived at the old man¡¯s house.


    As soon as he entered the house, he saw a whole family busy.


    His mother-in-law and brother-in-law¡¯s wife were cooking in the kitchen, while his father-in-law, brother-in-law, and Li Shuyao were chatting with grandma.


    After greeting everyone, Tang Rui was pulled into the study by Li Shuyao. ¡°Grandpa, Tang Rui is here, just tell him whatever you need to,¡± she said with a smile after arriving in the study.


    ¡°You go out, I¡¯ll talk to Xiao Rui myself,¡± the old man said uncompromisingly, trying to send Li Shuyao out.


    Can¡¯t I listen?¡± Li Shuyao widened her eyes in disbelief, looking at her grandfather.


    Is this the legendary case of ¡®killing the donkey once the grinding is done¡¯? ¡®Definitely not, what we¡¯re going to discuss is a matter of national security,¡± the old man said, uncompromisingly shooing Li Shuyao out of the study. Tang Rui¡¯s lips twitched.


    In fact, Li Shuyao¡¯s security clearance wasn¡¯t as low as the old man thought. After all, being with him, her clearance couldn¡¯t be low.


    ¡°Xiao Rui, I¡¯m going to trouble you for a while to help me look at some blueprints,¡± the old man said, locking the door behind them.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t a trouble at all, we¡¯re all family. If you keep this up, I¡¯ll be embarrassed to come over,¡± Tang Rui quickly waved his hand.


    ¡°Alright, then I won¡¯t say more. Take a look at this.¡±


    The old man took out a design drawing and spread it out on the table for Tang Rui to check.


    Li Shuyao¡¯s grandfather, in his younger days, was involved in marine research and later was recruited by the navy to help in their research institute until he retired.


    The blueprint he took out, Tang Rui initially thought it might be for some diving equipment or an underwater robot.


    But upon inspection, the blueprint read in large letters: ¡®New Type Battleship.¡¯ Well, that¡¯s something.


    This was the navy¡¯s revival of the ¡®battleship and cannon¡¯ ideology, planning to build a battleship to experience the roar of multiple turrets.


    But when he saw the design of the new type battleship, he realized it was completely different from what he had thought.


    It was indeed a battleship.


    But this battleship wasn¡¯t meant to sail in the sea, but to roam the vastness of the stars.


    Designed with sharp triangular angles, it had three 1024 mm caliber main cannons, 24 680 mm secondary cannons, equipped with three nuclear fusion reactors, and powered by 16 large electric propulsion engines.


    After looking at the blueprints, Tang Rui didn¡¯t know what to say.


    ¡°Xiao Rui, can this battleship be built?¡±


    ¡°Before discussing whether it can be built, I want to ask, where did this blueprint come from?¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t understand. Such a divine blueprint, where did the old man get it from?


    ¡°I was rehired, and since I didn¡¯t have much to do, I just idly toyed around with designs with others in the institute.


    ¡°Is there a problem with this blueprint? Is there something not designed well?¡± the old man asked, clearly not entirely honest.


    ¡°No, the design is good, it¡¯s just impossible to build,¡± Tang Rui saw through it but didn¡¯t mind.


    Could he build this battleship?


    He could.


    But even if he built it, it would just be a model.


    Impossible to build? Is it an equipment issue, or something else?¡±


    The equipment is not a problem, it can indeed be built, but even if we do, it can¡¯t ascend to space.¡±


    Tang Rui was not fooling the old man; he spoke the truth.


    Electromagnetic anti-gravity has its limits.


    Just like the buoyancy of water, the limit of electromagnetic anti-gravity was related to the strength of a planet¡¯s magnetic field.


    With the strength of Earth¡¯s magnetic field, the weight limit for electromagnetic anti-gravity was 5176 tons.


    It didn t matter how many SEG units you used.


    Even if you used them in tandem, it made no difference.


    Of course, other methods could be used to enhance the surface magnetic field strength, such as using a huge coil to increase repulsion.


    But the problem was, such things were impractical.


    And the affected range was limited. All it could do was fly to an altitude of twenty to thirty thousand meters, and it wouldn¡¯t go any higher. How awkward.


    So, unless Tang Rui could unlock true anti-gravity technology, such types of spacecraft were impossible, even if they could fly to outer space. It¡¯d be meaningless because there was no gravity inside the ship.


    Were soldiers supposed to float around inside their warship?


    That would be a joke.


    Long-term absence of gravity causes serious calcium loss.


    A spaceship that looks impressive but can¡¯t even leave the solar system, what¡¯s the use of building it?


    As for traveling within the solar system.


    Isn¡¯t it better to build a spaceship that simulates gravity through centrifugal force?


    ¡°If you want to build a battleship, how should it be modified?¡± the old man asked after listening.


    ¡°Modify¡­ it can be changed like this.¡±


    Tang Rui took out his phone and showed the old man the design effect of the


    Queqiao space station previously designed by Red Lotus.


    ¡°This is a space station, not a ship.¡±


    ¡®I can¡¯t help it, with the current technology, we can only do this much. Those


    kinds of spaceships in movies, we really can¡¯t build them.¡±


    1 knew it, definitely impossible to build. It was just those old guys in the


    institute, insisting on designing some cross-era weapon.¡±


    The old man put away the blueprints and put them back.


    He then left the study with Tang Rui.


    By then, dinner was ready.


    Everyone began to sit down and eat.


    ¡°What did grandpa talk to you about just now?¡± Li Shuyao quietly asked Tang Rui.


    ¡°Nothing much, I¡¯ll tell you when we get home.¡±


    Tang Rui shook his head and didn¡¯t tell her.


    ¡°Brother-in-law, what do you want to drink? White or red?¡± The brother-in-law asked Tang Rui, holding two bottles of wine.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine with either.¡± Tang Rui was indifferent.


    After all, everyone¡¯s alcohol tolerance was about the same, so it didn¡¯t matter what they drank.


    The meal lasted over two hours.


    It was after nine o¡¯clock at night when they left the old man¡¯s house.


    Tang Rui was also a bit tipsy.


    ¡°What did Grandpa want with you?¡± Li Shuyao asked again in the car.


    ¡°The old man told me something, someone wants to make a big move, trying


    to reach the sky in one step.¡±


    Tang Rui had been drinking, but his mind was still clear.


    Today¡¯s question from the old man clearly had ulterior motives, telling him something through the design of the battleship.


    ¡°Will it affect you?¡± Li Shuyao asked with concern.


    ¡°How can it affect me? If it was going to affect me, why would they rehire the


    old man and then take such a big detour?¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t take it seriously, clearly thinking the old man was overthinking.


    The next day, he went to see Han Shu.


    ¡°President Tang, you finally have time.¡± Han Shu¡¯s face was full of complaints when he saw Tang Rui.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been busy recently, and I came to see you as soon as I was free,¡± Tang Rui said, picking up a handful of sunflower seeds and eating them.


    ¡°I have good news, the report I submitted was approved, and our Blue Army has been granted additional funds for equipment procurement,¡± Han Shu said excitedly when talking about the funds.


    It seemed like a substantial amount.


    How much?¡± Tang Rui asked curiously.


    ¡°120 billion,¡± Han Shu immediately replied.


    Huh?


    120 billion.


    Tang Rui¡¯s expression became a bit strange after hearing this number.


    ¡®What do you think? Is this money not enough?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not that, did the superiors say what this money is to be used for?¡±


    ¡°No, they said to discuss it with you, preferably not traditional weapons, but equipment that fits the new era.¡±


    ¡°Do you want a mech?¡±


    ¡°The kind of mech Tifa pilots in the game? How much?¡±


    ¡°120 billion.¡±


    The allocation from the superiors was definitely thoughtful, especially demanding new equipment. What else could it be but mechs?


    And this price was just the cost of a mech.


    ¡°Let¡¯s buy it.¡±


    Han Shu made a decision after gritting his teeth.


    I m not selling,¡± Tang Rui immediately refused.


    ¡°President Tang, let¡¯s not joke around.¡±


    I m definitely not selling the mech, that one is a technology verification model and hasn¡¯t met my standards yet. But with this money, we can definitely make a big toy.¡±


    ¡°What big toy?¡±


    ¡°What about a battleship?¡±


    Tang Rui revealed his purpose for coming today.


    A battleship? Are you talking about an electromagnetic gun battleship?¡± Han


    Shu asked after thinking.


    ¡°Think bigger.¡±


    ¡°An aerospace battleship?¡± Han Shu¡¯s eyes lit up.


    ¡°Think even bigger.¡±


    ¡°Could it be a cosmic battleship?¡±

 Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: America is Here

    Chapter 308: America is Here


    Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Right, it¡¯s a cosmic battleship. Here¡¯s the training outline and the personnel arrangement. You handle it.¡±


    After nodding and finishing his statement, Tang Rui dropped off a mobile hard drive containing games, preparing to leave.


    ¡°How many people are needed?¡± Han Shu was full of questions.


    ¡°You¡¯ll know once you play the game,¡± Tang Rui waved his hand and left without looking back.


    Back in the lab, Tang Rui asked Red Lotus to organize a set of data on super-strong magnetic fields and send it to Professor Li at the Institute of High Energy.


    By arranging according to the data in this document, there won¡¯t be issues with magnetic field conversion.


    Their construction of the high-energy hadron collider was basically


    problem-free now, with the remaining engineering difficulties relatively easy to solve.


    However, as the strength of the magnetic field increased, the more energy was needed.


    According to Red Lotus¡¯s calculations, it becomes very difficult to further increase the magnetic field strength beyond 300T.


    But these were minor issues. Currently, such a strong magnetic field isn¡¯t needed. They¡¯ll deal with it if needed in the future.


    ¡°Red Lotus, what work related to magnetic fields hasn¡¯t been completed yet?¡±


    Tang Rui asked Red Lotus, planning to find something to do.


    ¡°Master, regarding magnetic field research, there are several research tasks yet to be completed, including plasma cannon research, positron cannon research, ultra-high temperature particle beam weapons research, strong magnetic field plasma battery research¡­¡±


    ¡°Stop, no need to say more.¡± Tang Rui stood up and left the lab immediately.


    It¡¯s already the end of November.


    In another month, it¡¯d be New Year¡¯s Day, followed by the Spring Festival.


    Why continue researching?


    That could wait until next year.


    The key point was, America and the Koreans were almost done digging the undersea tunnel, and he was waiting to see the excitement.


    Arriving at the Precious Wildlife Breeding Base, Tang Rui went directly to the ostrich training ground.


    Compared to other rare and protected animals in the base, ostriches weren¡¯t considered precious.


    But those were just ordinary ostriches.


    The golden-feathered ostriches like Tang Rui¡¯s were different. When they ran under the sun, they could dazzle your eyes.


    According to experts, these ostriches were mutants, a kind of genetic mutation. Whether this mutation can be stably inherited is still unclear.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t care about this at all.


    What he cared about was the training issue mentioned by the keeper last time. He wondered if it was resolved.


    Ostriches could be used as mounts.


    ¡°President Tang, you¡¯re here to see the ostriches.¡±


    ¡°Yes, can I ride them now?¡±


    ¡°Yes, you can.¡±


    ¡°Then let¡¯s hurry up, I¡¯ve never ridden an ostrich before.¡±


    Under the trainer¡¯s arrangement, Tang Rui approached an ostrich and mounted it from a stand.


    ¡°President Tang, don¡¯t make too big movements and don¡¯t grip the ostrich¡¯s neck too tightly. Just hold its wings and feathers, and you¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    The trainer cautioned, fearing for Tang Rui¡¯s safety.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded after listening, telling them not to worry too much.


    He just wanted to try what it felt like to ride an ostrich, not to race wildly on one.


    Once everything was ready, the fence in front of the ostrich opened, and with the lure of food, the ostrich under Tang Rui started running with long strides.


    Wow!


    That was a bit exciting.


    The ostrich¡¯s stability was average. When it moved, the body bounced up and down.


    Although the amplitude wasn¡¯t very large, the frequency was high.


    This made Tang Rui, sitting on the ostrich, a bit unstable.


    For a short time, it was okay.


    But long-term riding would be unbearable.


    After circling the training field twice on the ostrich, Tang Rui got off, feeling that it was just okay, much worse than riding a horse.


    Leaving the ostrich area, he went to the tiger and lion training ground and started playing with two little ones.


    Little Brain Axe and Little Xi grew up fast, their teeth had come out, and their size had doubled.


    In another half year, he wouldn¡¯t be able to handle them.


    It wasn¡¯t a matter of danger, but their fur would become harder as they grew.


    In a blink, several days passed.


    Although Tang Rui was slacking off, Red Lotus was diligent.


    The construction on the mountain top was completed.


    But the equipment had not yet been started.


    Because even if it was started now, it would be useless since the Koreans were not done digging yet, despite digging around the clock.


    The speed of tunneling was limited, and increasing it was not feasible.


    Even Tang Rui was getting anxious for them, not to mention America.


    The more anxious they got, the more likely accidents would occur. One day, Tang Rui suddenly received a message from Red Lotus that the Koreans had made an operational error, causing a collapse on one side of the tunnel wall.


    Although not serious, clearing the debris and reinforcing the collapsed area took time.


    What should have been completed in half a month now required an additional ten days. Hearing this news, Tang Rui rolled his eyes.


    What a mess.


    Bored, Tang Rui opened the lunar geological exploration map.


    It had been several months, but the mechanical dogs were still continuously detecting the geological data of the moon.


    It couldn¡¯t be helped.


    The moon was too big.


    Even though the mechanical dogs worked 24 hours a day, it would take a long time to completely explore the geological conditions of the entire moon.


    ¡°Red Lotus, how many suitable locations have we found for building underground bases?¡±


    Tang Rui asked while looking at the geological map.


    ¡°Master, according to your requirements, locations with water resources, abundant mineral resources, and stable geological structures, we have found 19 sites in total.¡± Red Lotus said, displaying those locations on the holographic projection screen.


    Tang Rui looked at the red dots on the map, zooming in on one.


    It was a mountain range on the moon.


    The moon¡¯s mountain ranges were mostly formed by impacts, but they were entirely sufficient for base construction.


    According to the geological detection data, there were about 520,000 cubic meters of solid water storage under this mountain range, and there were also abundant mineral resources inside the mountains.


    Building a base here would be simple and convenient, not to mention very sturdy.


    After reviewing this location, Tang Rui checked others.


    All met his requirements.


    He was very satisfied with the locations selected by Red Lotus.


    ¡°Red Lotus, mark the mountain range location with the company¡¯s logo, then upload the current geological data map to the database.¡±


    Tang Rui staked a claim for a future Crimson lunar branch.


    As for the location of the future Guanghan Palace base, he left that for the higher-ups to worry about.


    After all, the moon was so big, with so many suitable locations for base construction, they could choose any for mining operations.


    ¡°Red Lotus, is the helium-3 extraction complete?¡± Tang Rui suddenly thought of the fuel rods.


    ¡°Master, the helium-3 extraction is complete, and three fuel rods have been inserted into the nuclear fusion reactor, ready to be ignited at any time.¡±


    ¡°Alright, let it be for now, no rush to ignite.¡±


    Tang Rui¡¯s current power supply was more than sufficient.


    The nuclear fusion reactor in his base could supply the entire Yangtze River Delta region.


    However, he hadn¡¯t opened up the power supply.


    After all, how much would you charge per kWh if you supplied power to the grid?


    Should a special high-voltage network be brought in?


    Or should the national high-voltage transmission network be scrapped in favor of wireless transmission?


    If the whole country could wirelessly charge, should fuel cars be banned and replaced with electric ones?


    These were all issues, and there were plenty of red tape.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t want to get involved.


    Anyway, the neighboring Dongfang Chao Huan was almost ready, and he didn¡¯t need to do anything extra.


    And since he had a nuclear fusion reactor, the higher-ups knew about it.


    Since they hadn¡¯t asked, and foreign countries were pretending not to know, he had no need to jump out and promote it to the world, so for the outside world, nuclear fusion was still 50 years away.


    But what Tang Rui didn¡¯t know was the nuclear fusion reactor in the neighboring city was actually built earlier than his. After he brought out those black tech materials, Dongfang Chao Huan had already been upgraded.


    But now, the nuclear fusion reactor was just one step away from completion.


    The control system of the reactor core had stumped the entire nuclear fusion team for half a year.


    With superconducting magnetic fields and neutron-resistant inner wall materials, nuclear fusion could be ignited at will.


    There was no need to worry about any issues.


    But as the number of ignitions increased and the core temperature rose, a problem became apparent.


    How could ultra-high temperature plasma be controled?


    You say not to control?


    That¡¯d be like throwing a nuke inside.


    The key in controlled nuclear fusion was ¡®controlled,¡¯ not just ¡®fusion.¡¯


    Part of this was safety control, needing strong magnetic fields and neutron radiation protection while the other was reaction control, being able to control the reactor temperature, energy output, and ignition and extinguishing at any time.


    If these two controls couldn¡¯t be achieved, then it wasn¡¯t a real controlled nuclear fusion reactor.


    What Dongfang Chao Huan currently lacked was the control program for the reactor core, and the hardest part of this program was the real-time simulation and precise control of fluid dynamics algorithms.


    Simulation and control weren¡¯t difficult, but accelerating in real-time was different.


    The computing power and intelligence level of the host machine had to reach a certain standard.


    That¡¯s exactly what they were lacking now, and it was exactly the thing that was holding them back.


    ¡°Professor, the Quantum Supercomputing Research Institute has sent us the latest 50W supercomputer, asking us to test whether this supercomputer can run the core control algorithm.¡±


    ¡°Good, connect the host and prepare to run the experiment.¡±


    The whole team began to get busy.


    Soon, the Dongfang Super Ring was ignited, and everyone stared at the data on the big screen.


    The 50W, true to its quantum supercomputing nature, was much stronger than the original host in real-time computation.


    But as time went by¡­


    After running for three hours, the 50W had accumulated too much erroneous data. It kept optimizing the algorithm and calculating data, but the results were poor, and the computation speed was also affected.


    After 12 hours, the computing speed of the 50W had decreased by 20%, and the reduced computing power was all used for error correction.


    But due to the fluid dynamics algorithm, no matter how it calculated, there were errors.


    As errors accumulated, the data discrepancy grew larger.


    Until in the end, its control instructions and simulation results conflicted, and then it became completely useless.


    It wasn¡¯t that it lost its computing power.


    But while it was continuously calculating and producing results, it was negated by the real-time feedback data, then recalculated and negated again, in an infinite loop.


    ¡°Professor, the Quantum Institute says they are researching a new neural architecture, which is currently very fast. It won¡¯t be long before a 150W is developed, we just need to wait a couple more days.¡±


    ¡°I know, but¡­ never mind, if the 150W still doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll go to Jinling and ask Professor Tang for advice.¡±


    Tang Rui was not aware of the predicament of the Dongfang Super Ring.


    If he knew, he would have given them a low-level quantum supercomputing architecture.


    That thing was not valuable to him.


    In terms of versions, that architecture was three versions behind the Red Lotus and didn¡¯t come with artificial intelligence.


    Unfortunately, Tang Rui was unaware of this situation.


    For the next period of time, Tang Rui spent his days playing games, stroking cats, occasionally flying his plane around Tianshan, dealing with matters for at most an hour a day, afraid to do more.


    The higher-ups thought there was something wrong with Tang Rui¡¯s mindset.


    How could he start slacking off like this?


    Lin Chao was concerned about this and asked Tang Rui if he had any thoughts or if he was unhappy.


    Tang Rui was completely baffled.


    His life was so good, how could he be unhappy?


    Later, when he understood, he told Lin Chao directly.


    The New Year was approaching.


    It¡¯s not good to work hard.


    That day, Tang Rui was competing with Little Dumpling for bamboo shoots.


    But he received a message from Red Lotus, saying there was movement from America¡¯s side.


    Three of America¡¯s best strategic nuclear submarines suddenly left home and was headed toward the Korean Peninsula..¡±

 Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Deep Under the Sea, the Alien Spaceship

    Chapter 309: Deep Under the Sea, the Alien Spaceship


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Upon hearing the report from Red Lotus, Tang Rui¡¯s first reaction was that the undersea passage on the Korean side was about to be opened.


    He hurriedly asked Red Lotus to display the situation of the seabed.


    Sure enough, the passage had been greatly expanded, and even the previously collapsed rubble and debris had been cleared away.


    Upon learning this news, he had no more time to play with the little furball and immediately got up to go back.


    Due to his excitement, While leaving, he even took Little Dumpling¡¯s bamboo shoot by mistake, leaving the little one dumbfounded on the ground.


    Yingyingying¡­


    Little Dumpling cried out, but it did not bring Tang Rui back; instead, he sped up his departure.


    When Tang Rui returned to the Lan family¡¯s command center, he realized he had been holding the bamboo shoot the whole time.


    ¡°Red Lotus, display the situation of those three submarines and the Korean undersea passage.¡±


    Tang Rui threw the bamboo shoot away and sat down in his chair.


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    Shua!


    Two projection screens appeared.


    On the left screen, three Ohio-class strategic nuclear submarines were advancing in the deep sea.


    The right screen showed the situation of the Korean undersea passage.


    The whole passage had basically been opened, and the final finishing and preparation work was underway.


    As for why no one went down, it was because their ¡°father¡± hadn¡¯t arrived yet, so they couldn¡¯t send people.


    ¡°Red Lotus, any news from their satellite network about when they¡¯ll go down for exploration?¡±


    ¡°Master, the order from the American side is to have all the Koreans stay on the drilling platform, not allowed to enter the seabed. They must wait until their arrival before sending people down.¡±


    ¡°When will the three nuclear submarines arrive?¡±


    ¡°Master, they are expected to arrive the day after tomorrow morning.¡±


    The day after tomorrow?


    It¡¯d be Christmas Day.


    The timing was quite good, coinciding with Christmas.


    ¡°Red Lotus, start the mountain-top nuclear fusion reactor, activate the magnetic field control system, and begin charging the magnetic field in that sea area.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master, the reactor is started, energy output at 75%, charging the sea area¡¯s magnetic field.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded after hearing this. Three days was enough time.


    In fact, the whole device didn¡¯t need to charge the target location in advance.


    After all, even the energy output of a nuclear fusion reactor, compared to nature, was minimal.


    If it needed pre-charging to start, that would be useless.


    Normal operation required direct positioning, and the device would manipulate the Earth¡¯s magnetic field and the force of positive and negative electrons to create a huge thunderstorm area.


    But if you wanted to pre-charge, it was also possible.


    The more energy that accumulates there in advance, the greater the force the device can manipulate when it starts.


    As Brother Mark (the protagonist from the movie ¡°A Better Tomorrow¡±) said, the money hadn¡¯t disappeared; it was just accompanying you in a different way.


    This saying also applied here.


    Energy hadn¡¯t disappeared; it was just pervading the world in a different form.


    With the start of the device.


    The huge energy from the nuclear fusion reactor, through the device, was injected into the Earth¡¯s magnetic field and gathered in that sea area.


    Once the energy began to gather.


    The more sensitive animals on the seabed began to flee desperately, swimming crazily out of the area.


    The less sensitive ones continued hunting on the seabed.


    But the less sensitive ones were in the minority.


    Even the shrimp knew something big was about to happen.


    Most animals, especially those like turtles that can sense magnetic fields, are very sensitive to such changes.


    Such drastic changes are like someone pouring gasoline into your house right in front of you.


    Anyone who isn¡¯t blind would see it.


    However, this change was not discovered because the sea area had already been blocked by the Koreans.


    Without fishing boats, and the drilling platform not caring about changes in the fish population, they wouldn¡¯t waste their efforts on this.


    In a blink of an eye, three days passed.


    The three Ohio-class strategic nuclear submarines had arrived in the Korean sea area, patrolling 50 meters above the undersea passage.


    On the drilling platform at the sea surface.


    A special cylindrical submarine was hanging from the crane.


    ¡°Ike, you¡¯re the best, keep it up!¡±


    A high-ranking military official from the American side encouraged the elite who was about to drive the submarine to explore the alien spaceship at the bottom of the sea.


    ¡°Mission assurance.¡±


    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s go.¡±


    After saluting, Ike entered the special submarine through the round hatch on top and closed the hatch.


    Then, he gestured an OK sign to everyone inside.


    ¡°Lower the submarine.¡±


    The crane¡¯s rope began to slowly lower.


    Soon, the special submarine entered the water and slowly headed towards the passage, guided by the rope.


    Calling it a deep-water submarine was a bit of a misnomer; it was more like an underwater elevator that could withstand 5,000 meters of water pressure.


    It had no power of its own, with oxygen and electricity supplied through a pipeline from the drilling platform above.


    Any problem with the pipeline would mean the end for those inside.


    But at this moment, no one cared about this issue; they were all staring at the monitors, wanting to see what the alien spaceship looked like.


    At the same time, Tang Rui also sat inside the Blue Army¡¯s command center, watching the holographic projection screen in front of him, which also showed the special submarine diving.


    ¡°President Tang, what¡¯s happening?¡±


    Han Shu was confused when he saw the special submarine and the three Ohio-class strategic nuclear submarines.


    ¡°Wait and you¡¯ll see, don¡¯t rush.¡±


    After Tang Rui spoke, he suddenly thought of something and immediately called the military¡¯s special department.


    ¡°President Tang, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Have our people arranged on the Korean drilling platform been evacuated?¡±


    ¡°They were evacuated a long time ago. Later, the Koreans tightened security, and with the Americans there, our people couldn¡¯t get in. President Tang, are you asking about this because there¡¯s something special?¡±


    ¡°No, just that the Americans are starting to move, and I was worried about friendly fire, so I made a special call to check.¡±


    ¡°Friendly fire? What are you going to do, President Tang?¡±


    ¡°Not much, I just calculated that they have a calamity coming, waiting for a thunder strike from heaven.¡±


    ¡°Are you monitoring the situation over there?¡±


    ¡°Yes, watching it live.¡±


    ¡°Can you send a link?¡±


    Five minutes later.


    Someone squeezed into the secure network, the big shot from the special department, who watched the holographic projection with interest.


    ¡°President Tang, how much for this device?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not for sale, but I can give you a few sets. If you want to buy in bulk, forget it.


    There are private manufacturers and research institutes working on this, and they¡¯ve already developed laser interference and non-medium imaging.¡±


    Tang Rui had no intention of bringing holographic projection to the market.


    If he wanted to make money, every tech company would go bankrupt.


    So, for devices and technologies not under embargo, he wouldn¡¯t put them on the market, at most using them in the military field, and even then, not much.


    ¡°I see¡­ then thank you, President Tang. We do need a few sets of this equipment.¡±


    ¡°Alright, send someone to pick it up tomorrow.¡±


    As the two chatted, the special submarine had reached the bottom of the passage, the location of the alien spaceship.


    Tang Rui and his team knew what the so-called alien spaceship was all about, so they weren¡¯t excited at all.


    ¡°President Tang, you said you made some small modifications to the model. Did you install a bomb?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the blue patterns on the model¡¯s surface are high-energy battery solutions. Once broken, they¡¯ll explode.¡±


    ¡°Not bad. How powerful is the explosion?¡±


    ¡°Not very powerful, since it¡¯s too close to our home. I was afraid that if it¡¯s too powerful, it would damage our own property, so I didn¡¯t make it too big.¡±


    ¡°How much exactly?¡±


    ¡°About equivalent to 20,000 tons of TNT.¡±


    ¡°But President Tang, you said they were going to be struck by lightning?¡±


    ¡°Yes, they are going to be struck by lightning¡­ ah¡­¡±


    Tang Rui paused mid-sentence, suddenly stunned..

 Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: Pierced Through, Heavenly Lightning

    Chapter 310: Pierced Through, Heavenly Lightning


    Attracting Earthly Fire


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Upon hearing the report from Red Lotus, Tang Rui¡¯s first reaction was that the undersea passage on the Korean side was about to be opened.


    He hurriedly asked Red Lotus to display the situation of the seabed.


    Sure enough, the passage had been greatly expanded, and even the previously collapsed rubble and debris had been cleared away.


    Upon learning this news, he had no more time to play with the little furball and immediately got up to go back.


    Due to his excitement, While leaving, he even took Little Dumpling¡¯s bamboo shoot by mistake, leaving the little one dumbfounded on the ground.


    Yingyingying¡­


    Little Dumpling cried out, but it did not bring Tang Rui back; instead, he sped up his departure.


    When Tang Rui returned to the Lan family¡¯s command center, he realized he had been holding the bamboo shoot the whole time.


    ¡°Red Lotus, display the situation of those three submarines and the Korean undersea passage.¡±


    Tang Rui threw the bamboo shoot away and sat down in his chair.


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    Shua!


    Two projection screens appeared.


    On the left screen, three Ohio-class strategic nuclear submarines were advancing in the deep sea.


    The right screen showed the situation of the Korean undersea passage.


    The whole passage had basically been opened, and the final finishing and preparation work was underway.


    As for why no one went down, it was because their ¡°father¡± hadn¡¯t arrived yet, so they couldn¡¯t send people.


    ¡°Red Lotus, any news from their satellite network about when they¡¯ll go down for exploration?¡±


    ¡°Master, the order from the American side is to have all the Koreans stay on the drilling platform, not allowed to enter the seabed. They must wait until their arrival before sending people down.¡±


    ¡°When will the three nuclear submarines arrive?¡±


    ¡°Master, they are expected to arrive the day after tomorrow morning.¡±


    The day after tomorrow?


    It¡¯d be Christmas Day.


    The timing was quite good, coinciding with Christmas.


    ¡°Red Lotus, start the mountain-top nuclear fusion reactor, activate the magnetic field control system, and begin charging the magnetic field in that sea area.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master, the reactor is started, energy output at 75%, charging the sea area¡¯s magnetic field.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded after hearing this. Three days was enough time.


    In fact, the whole device didn¡¯t need to charge the target location in advance.


    After all, even the energy output of a nuclear fusion reactor, compared to nature, was minimal.


    If it needed pre-charging to start, that would be useless.


    Normal operation required direct positioning, and the device would manipulate the Earth¡¯s magnetic field and the force of positive and negative electrons to create a huge thunderstorm area.


    But if you wanted to pre-charge, it was also possible.


    The more energy that accumulates there in advance, the greater the force the device can manipulate when it starts.


    As Brother Mark (the protagonist from the movie ¡°A Better Tomorrow¡±) said, the money hadn¡¯t disappeared; it was just accompanying you in a different way.


    This saying also applied here.


    Energy hadn¡¯t disappeared; it was just pervading the world in a different form.


    With the start of the device.


    The huge energy from the nuclear fusion reactor, through the device, was injected into the Earth¡¯s magnetic field and gathered in that sea area.


    Once the energy began to gather.


    The more sensitive animals on the seabed began to flee desperately, swimming crazily out of the area.


    The less sensitive ones continued hunting on the seabed.


    But the less sensitive ones were in the minority.


    Even the shrimp knew something big was about to happen.


    Most animals, especially those like turtles that can sense magnetic fields, are very sensitive to such changes.


    Such drastic changes are like someone pouring gasoline into your house right in front of you.


    Anyone who isn¡¯t blind would see it.


    However, this change was not discovered because the sea area had already been blocked by the Koreans.


    Without fishing boats, and the drilling platform not caring about changes in the fish population, they wouldn¡¯t waste their efforts on this.


    In a blink of an eye, three days passed.


    The three Ohio-class strategic nuclear submarines had arrived in the Korean sea area, patrolling 50 meters above the undersea passage.


    On the drilling platform at the sea surface.


    A special cylindrical submarine was hanging from the crane.


    ¡°Ike, you¡¯re the best, keep it up!¡±


    A high-ranking military official from the American side encouraged the elite who was about to drive the submarine to explore the alien spaceship at the bottom of the sea.


    ¡°Mission assurance.¡±


    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s go.¡±


    After saluting, Ike entered the special submarine through the round hatch on top and closed the hatch.


    Then, he gestured an OK sign to everyone inside.


    ¡°Lower the submarine.¡±


    The crane¡¯s rope began to slowly lower.


    Soon, the special submarine entered the water and slowly headed towards the passage, guided by the rope.


    Calling it a deep-water submarine was a bit of a misnomer; it was more like an underwater elevator that could withstand 5,000 meters of water pressure.


    It had no power of its own, with oxygen and electricity supplied through a pipeline from the drilling platform above.


    Any problem with the pipeline would mean the end for those inside.


    But at this moment, no one cared about this issue; they were all staring at the monitors, wanting to see what the alien spaceship looked like.


    At the same time, Tang Rui also sat inside the Blue Army¡¯s command center, watching the holographic projection screen in front of him, which also showed the special submarine diving.


    ¡°President Tang, what¡¯s happening?¡±


    Han Shu was confused when he saw the special submarine and the three Ohio-class strategic nuclear submarines.


    ¡°Wait and you¡¯ll see, don¡¯t rush.¡±


    After Tang Rui spoke, he suddenly thought of something and immediately called the military¡¯s special department.


    ¡°President Tang, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Have our people arranged on the Korean drilling platform been evacuated?¡±


    ¡°They were evacuated a long time ago. Later, the Koreans tightened security, and with the Americans there, our people couldn¡¯t get in. President Tang, are you asking about this because there¡¯s something special?¡±


    ¡°No, just that the Americans are starting to move, and I was worried about friendly fire, so I made a special call to check.¡±


    ¡°Friendly fire? What are you going to do, President Tang?¡±


    ¡°Not much, I just calculated that they have a calamity coming, waiting for a thunder strike from heaven.¡±


    ¡°Are you monitoring the situation over there?¡±


    ¡°Yes, watching it live.¡±


    ¡°Can you send a link?¡±


    Five minutes later, someone squeezed into the secure network, the big shot from the special department, who watched the holographic projection with interest.


    ¡°President Tang, how much for this device?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not for sale, but I can give you a few sets. If you want to buy in bulk, forget it.


    There are private manufacturers and research institutes working on this, and they¡¯ve already developed laser interference and non-medium imaging.¡±


    Tang Rui had no intention of bringing holographic projection to the market.


    If he wanted to make money, every tech company would go bankrupt.


    So, for devices and technologies not under embargo, he wouldn¡¯t put them on the market, at most using them in the military field, and even then, not much.


    ¡°I see¡­ then thank you, President Tang. We do need a few sets of this equipment.¡±


    ¡°Alright, send someone to pick it up tomorrow.¡±


    As the two chatted, the special submarine had reached the bottom of the passage, the location of the alien spaceship.


    Tang Rui and his team knew what the so-called alien spaceship was all about, so they weren¡¯t excited at all.


    ¡°President Tang, you said you made some small modifications to the model. Did you install a bomb?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the blue patterns on the model¡¯s surface are high-energy battery solutions. Once broken, they¡¯ll explode.¡±


    ¡°Not bad. How powerful is the explosion?¡±


    ¡°Not very powerful, since it¡¯s too close to our home. I was afraid that if it¡¯s too powerful, it would damage our own property, so I didn¡¯t make it too big.¡± ¡°How much exactly?¡±


    ¡°About equivalent to 20,000 tons of TNT.¡±


    ¡°But President Tang, you said they were going to be struck by lightning?¡±


    ¡°Yes, they are going to be struck by lightning¡­ ah¡­¡±


    Tang Rui paused mid-sentence, suddenly stunned..

 Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: The Cool Breeze of the Spine

    Chapter 311: The Cool Breeze of the Spine


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation ( Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Boom!!!


    The drilling platform below the lightning strike exploded in a split second turning into a burst of flames.


    Even the sea water below instantly evaporated upon being struck by the lightning.


    The flames and the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen from the electrolyzed water caused a secondary explosion under the influence of the dispersed electric light.


    For a moment, the entire sea area was illuminated.


    But this was nothing.


    The real change was happening at the seabed.


    After the lightning strike reached the seabed, it fully activated the high-energy battery solution inside the submarine model and the magnetic field that had been charging for three days, resulting in a miraculous transformation between electricity and magnetism.


    Buzzing and rumbling¡­


    The strength of the seabed¡¯s magnetic field increased drastically, causing the ocean floor to shake.


    The entire seabed trembled.


    Some rocks and mineral composites on the ocean floor began to slowly float to the surface.


    ¡°Beep beep beep¡­¡±


    Inside the three American submarines, shrill alarm sounds blared.


    ¡°Communication system failure¡­¡±


    ¡°Sonar system failure¡­¡±


    ¡°Life support system failure¡­¡±


    ¡°The submarine is out of control, we are surfacing, power chamber system failure.¡±


    At that moment, all electronic devices inside the three submarines malfunctioned.


    Affected by the strong magnetic field, the submarines began to surface with awkward postures.


    Without various devices for assistance, the submarines in the ocean were like blind men, unable to see anything.


    Crackling and fizzing¡­


    Suddenly, the electronic devices inside the submarines started to overload and explode, plunging the submarines into darkness.


    Inside the submarines, people could see sparks coming out of various devices and sometimes the walls and pipes also flashed with electric sparks.


    ¡°Calling Seawolf, calling Seawolf, this is Wolf¡¯s Den, please respond.¡± The American underground base was constantly calling the three submarines, but there was no response.


    Everything was fine just a moment ago.


    They were broadcasting the situation under the sea via satellite signals.


    But suddenly, the satellite signal disappeared, the drilling platform lost contact, and even the three submarines at the bottom of the sea lost communication.


    If it had been a strategic attack, it would have been understandable.


    But the problem was.


    Everything was normal before, and no enemy was detected.


    Let alone a strategic attack, even the nearby aircraft didn¡¯t take a glance this way.


    How did they suddenly lose contact in such a situation?


    ¡°Switch the signal to the Korean coastal observation station.¡±


    ¡°Switching signal now.¡±


    After about ten seconds.


    The base s big screen displayed a new image.


    In the image.


    The observation station¡¯s telescope captured the distant sea sky, continuously flashing with lightning.


    This¡­


    An extreme weather thunderstorm?


    But even a thunderstorm shouldn¡¯t block signals.


    ¡°Send a warship over there, see what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°The military ships enforcing the blockade are already on their way, estimated to arrive in twenty-five minutes.¡±


    While the Americans were in a fog.


    Tang Rui, watching the data on the holographic projection screen, suddenly said, ¡°It¡¯s starting.¡±


    ¡°Starting? Wasn¡¯t that golden lightning strike the beginning?¡± Han Shu had been watching and had seen the golden lightning strike, which was already terrifyingly powerful.


    A single strike had blown up the entire drilling platform.


    Such immense power, and it wasn¡¯t even the start?


    ¡°That lightning strike was like lighting a firecracker fuse with a lighter before the grand fireworks show,¡± Tang Rui casually explained.


    If the planetary magnetic field control device was so weak, then his three hundred-plus source points would have been wasted.


    This was just the appetizer.


    Sure enough.


    As soon as he finished speaking, the clouds in the sky erupted with countless lightning strikes.


    The entire sky lit up.


    Countless bolts of lightning fell.


    Like chains of heaven plunging into the sea.


    The water boiled and evaporated.


    Countless electric sparks flickered on the sea¡¯s surface, with balls of lightning of various sizes moving chaotically.


    The water¡¯s components, ionized in the evaporation, reacted with the ball lightning, causing intense flares.


    Brilliant and scorching flares continuously burst on the sea¡¯s surface.


    The sky flashed with lightning.


    Explosions continued on the sea.


    The entire sea area at that moment was like a giant flashbang, releasing enormous energy.


    Even hundreds of kilometers away, a series of deafening roars could be heard.


    Inside the Blue Army command hall.


    Han Shu, watching this apocalyptic scene, unconsciously swallowed and then turned to Tang Rui.


    President Tang, what if this exploded in a city?¡±


    ¡°It would completely destroy the city. No building or person on the surface would survive.¡±


    ¡°President Tang, can this weapon be used anytime? Can its power be adjusted? Can it target single entities precisely?¡± asked the head of the special department.


    ¡°It can be used anytime, but in the same area, there must be a 12-hour interval The power can naturally be adjusted. What you¡¯re seeing is the normal mode, not the destruction mode, so the power isn¡¯t very strong.


    As for targeting a single entity, that¡¯s not possible unless a special magnetic field device is placed on the target; otherwise, precision is difficult.¡±


    Tang Rui simply explained.


    ¡°This is just the normal mode? What¡¯s the destruction mode like?¡± Han Shu asked fearfully.


    ¡°Destruction mode¡­ when the explosion at the seabed happens later, you¡¯ll see the power of destruction mode.¡±


    ¡°An explosion at the seabed?¡±


    ¡°Of course, do you see all the bubbles underwater and the electric sparks? When these spread to the seabed, the energy I prepared will fully explode.¡±


    After hearing Tang Rui¡¯s words, the two looked at the sea on the screen.


    Indeed.


    The water was boiling with numerous bubbles.


    These bubbles were hydrogen and oxygen.


    The lightning¡¯s light constantly flickered inside these bubbles, continuously spreading to the deep sea.


    As the lightning spread, it created new bubbles.


    Some bubbles exploded underwater.


    Some bubbles surfaced, adding to the firelight on the surface, making the sea area even hotter.


    ¡°Tang Rui, what about those three submarines?¡± Han Shu suddenly asked.


    ¡°No worries, the nuclear reactor¡¯s pollution will be directly eradicated by the upcoming billions of volts of lightning and the strong ionized ball lightning causing no pollution.¡±


    Tang Rui thought Han Shu was concerned about radiation pollution.


    No need to worry.


    Under the intense collision of electrons, that bit of radiation was nothing.


    No, I mean, what about the nuclear missiles inside?¡±


    ¡°The nuclear missiles¡­¡±


    Tang Rui paused mid-sentence, then froze.


    ¡°Red Lotus, simulate what will happen to the nuclear missiles in the upcoming lightning.¡± &


    ¡°Okay, Master, calculating¡­ Calculation complete. The missile¡¯s shell will be penetrated and dissolved, but the extremely high temperature of the lightning will directly trigger a chain reaction leading to a fusion reaction, releasing a massive amount of energy.¡±


    After Red Lotus completed the calculation and presented the simulation results, the command hall suddenly fell silent.


    ¡°That¡­ How many nuclear missiles are in those three submarines?¡± Tang Rui¡¯s voice was a bit dry.


    ¡°Each submarine can carry 24 ballistic missiles, each with 8 warheads of 150 kiloton yield.¡±


    3x24x8x150 = 86.4 million.


    After calculating this simple math, everyone felt a tingling sensation on their scalp.


    A chill ran down their spines.


    ¡°President Tang¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t panic, stay calm¡­.¡±

 Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: A Beam of Light Shooting into Outer Space

    Chapter 312: A Beam of Light Shooting into Outer Space


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation I Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Red Lotus, calculate the explosion time and power.¡±


    Tang Rui urgently spoke to Red Lotus.


    ¡°Master, the estimated explosion time is in 7 minutes and 23 seconds. The explosion power is sufficient to cause movement of the Pacific Plate, leading to widespread eruptions across the entire Pacific Ring of Fire.¡±


    ¡°Red Lotus, can we control the explosion within a certain range by fully enhancing the magnetic field strength to form a constraint?¡±


    ¡°Based on calculations, a magnetic field strength of 120 Teslas is required to contain the explosion. Currently, there is insufficient energy to achieve this.¡±


    ¡°How much energy is needed? How many nuclear fusion reactors would it take?¡±


    ¡°It is estimated that the full functionality of 113 nuclear fusion reactors is needed to increase the Earth¡¯s magnetic field strength in that sea area to 120 Teslas.¡±


    After hearing this, Tang Rui took a deep breath.


    ¡°Red Lotus, display the explosion countdown.¡±


    ¡°Understood, Master.¡±


    Watching the countdown now showing only 7 minutes and 12 seconds left, Tang Rui immediately ran out of the command center.


    ¡°Red Lotus, send the parts for the Earth¡¯s magnetic field energy conversion device that we designed earlier to the laboratory.¡±


    Tang Rui spoke while running.


    ¡°Right away, Master.¡±


    Arriving at the laboratory, Tang Rui picked up the parts and started assembling them in a very rough manner.


    In less than 2 minutes and 40 seconds, a shabby device appeared before Tang Rui¡¯s eyes, its welding joints seemingly on the verge of breaking at any moment.


    [Item: Poorly-made Electrothermal Energy Conversion Collection Device]


    [Experience: 0/2100]


    [Origin Points: 462.31]


    Upon seeing the system panel, Tang Rui immediately clicked to enhance the device, upgrading it to the third stage without hesitation.


    Whoosh!


    A golden light flashed.


    The device in front of him had transformed dramatically, from an ugly-looking machine to a sci-fi device with a three-meter diameter and a large disc on top, resembling a mushroom.


    [Item: Stellar Energy Conversion Collection Device]


    [Experience: 0/50000]


    [Enhancement: Photothermal Radiation Magnetic Field Collection Conversion System]


    [Attributes: Energy Absorption Efficiency Increased by 180%, Magnetic Field Coverage Area Increased by 160%, Instantaneous Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Efficiency Increased by 120%]


    [Origin Points: 21.31]


    Tere were only 4 minutes and 27 seconds left until the explosion.


    ¡°Red Lotus, how long will it take to send this device to the top using robots at the fastest speed?¡± Tang Rui asked anxiously.


    ¡°Master, Red Lotus needs only 28 seconds.¡±


    A large cargo transport robot equipped with an SEG unit grabbed the device and flew out of the base.


    Tang Rui ran back to the Blue Army Command Center.


    Upon his return, the two others looked at him, wanting to know his solution.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s handled,¡± Tang Rui nodded with a smile.


    Although the process was a bit stimulating, there were no accidents, and everything went smoothly.


    However, seeing the system panel showing only just over 20 origin points left, Tang Rui broke into a cold sweat.


    Next, he needed to increase his reserve of origin points to over 1000, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t feel secure.


    Settling back into his chair, Tang Rui watched the situation unfold on the projection screen.


    Countless lightning strikes continued to bombard the sea surface, the dazzling light illuminating the entire sky.


    More and more bubbles were forming at the seabed.


    The entire sea area seemed to be boiling.


    The electric lights penetrating deep into the sea were enveloping three submarines, flashing around their hulls like frying dough sticks.


    But such electric lights would not trigger the mushroom bomb.


    At most, they would cause the submarines¡¯ equipment to fail, leading to a continuous rise in the temperature of the small nuclear reactors.


    But compared to the mushroom bomb, this was insignificant.


    ¡°Master, the device has been deployed.¡±


    ¡°Start the device.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    After the device was activated, a small window appeared beside Tang Rui, displaying the operational status of the device.


    Tang Rui tapped on the buttons on the screen.


    He maximized the operating efficiency of the device.


    Hum!


    With the device operating at full capacity, the solar wind, which constantly impacts Earth¡¯s magnetic field from outer space, was converted into electrical energy at this special moment.


    This vast electrical energy was then transformed into electromagnetic waves and integrated into the magnetic field, utilized by the planetary magnetic field control device.


    Then, using this enormous energy source, the planetary magnetic field control device began to strengthen the magnetic field strength around the sea area of the Korean Peninsula.


    Due to the significant increase in the magnetic field strength, the power of the lightning storm intensified, spreading faster towards the seabed.


    The countdown on the big screen started decreasing rapidly.


    The original countdown of over 3 minutes was now only 53 seconds, but Tang Rui was not worried at this point.


    The energy conversion device was incredibly powerful.


    It could directly absorb and convert the solar wind¡¯s thermal radiation energy through the Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    How much energy did the solar wind impact the Earth within a day?


    1.49E22 joules.


    What¡¯s the power output?


    1.73E17 watts.


    In front of this number, what controlled nuclear fusion is just trash.


    Of course.


    The device was not powerful enough to convert all energy.


    Even if it could, it shouldn¡¯t do so.


    Because the Earth still needs sunlight and heat.


    The device absorbed those that were reflected, those that collided with and dissipated in the Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    It did not affect the atmospheric circulation, Earth¡¯s illumination, and the natural cycle of the biosphere.


    The three of them watched the projection screen in silence.


    Soon, the countdown was down to just ten seconds.


    At this moment, at the bottom of the sea, thin streaks of electricity started appearing, although very faint.


    But when countless faint electric lights converged together.


    Triggering the energy at the bottom of the sea.


    Boom!


    Sound vanished.


    The seawater disappeared.


    A miraculous sight occurred.


    A super lightning bolt emerged, connecting from 1,724 meters below the sea to 6,300 meters above in the sky.


    Purple lightning burst from the seabed.


    It penetrated through rock layers, the ocean, and the sky, unleashing unparalleled power.


    The lightning vaporized all the water it passed through, and the air ionized at that moment.


    The sea surface within dozens of kilometers was covered with electric lights.


    The surrounding seawater boiled like never before.


    The three submarines were instantly vaporized by the lightning, and the high atomic number elements within them triggered a chain reaction.


    At the moment of the chain reaction, a fusion reaction occurred.


    Boom!


    An even brighter light appeared.


    It was as if the sun had fallen into this sea area, illuminating the entire Bohai Bay like daytime.


    The energy produced by the power of over 80 million tons began to sweep around.


    But when it spread to 17 kilometers away, it hit an invisible wall.


    All the energy could not continue to expand outward.


    Everything around and below were bound by a strong magnetic field.


    The energy trying to dissipate could only rush towards the sky.


    Just like that, a column of light shooting into outer space appeared..

 Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Compensation

    Chapter 313: Compensation


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Stop.¡±


    ¡°Captain, is that the wrath of God?¡±


    ¡°No, that¡¯s just a natural phenomenon, an extreme thunderstorm.¡±


    ¡°Then the drilling platform must be¡­¡±


    On the Korean warship, the first officer and the captain, watching the lightning and thunder ahead, both had a bad premonition.


    ¡°Captain, our electronic equipment is being affected.¡±


    ¡°Send a message to headquarters immediately, report the situation here.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    After receiving the message, Korea promptly relayed it to America, waiting for a response.


    America was already aware of the thunderstorm. However, the sudden appearance of such an extreme event, without any prior signs, was puzzling.


    ¡°Based on the current information, I believe the cause of the thunderstorm could likely be the unknown influence of an alien spacecraft on the seabed.¡±


    ¡°I agree. Earlier, Ike reported that he was only a centimeter away from penetrating the hull of the alien spacecraft.


    After that, both the drilling platform and the submarines suddenly lost contact. Penetrating the hull of the alien spacecraft likely triggered some kind of change.¡±


    ¡°So, what now? Korea¡¯s warships can¡¯t enter the thunderstorm area; that region is now off-limits.¡±


    ¡°We can only wait for the thunderstorm to clear up. We¡¯ll immediately instruct Korean military to seal off the coastline to prevent the discovery of any unusual situations after the storm ends.¡±


    Following America¡¯s orders, Korea quickly began to evacuate the crowds from the coastline and dispatched troops to take over the coastal defenses.


    Due to the urgency of America¡¯s command, the first to arrive at the coast were Korea¡¯s rapid response forces, the special forces.


    They were not far from the coastline and reached in three minutes by helicopter.


    ¡°Captain, look over there, the weather is so strange.¡±


    ¡°Maybe our scientists are conducting experiments, like those weather control weapons.¡±


    ¡°Quite possible, otherwise why would they be so eager to have us deploy along the coast? They must be afraid of being discovered.¡±


    ¡°Alright, enough talk, stay alert.¡±


    But at that moment, the brightness in the distance suddenly increased by several magnitudes, and a sun seemed to rise.


    Then, they saw a beam of light shooting into the sky.


    ¡°Captain, what is that?¡±


    ¡°Is this our new weapon? Wow, impressive.¡±


    ¡°Just is¡­ urn¡­¡±


    The third person was about to speak but suddenly collapsed, eyes rolling back.


    The others tried to help him but also fell to the ground, one after another.


    At that moment, not only them but also the warship at sea watched as a massive energy shockwave erupted.


    However, the shockwave did not sink their warship.


    It only destroyed the external equipment.


    But the ship¡¯s integrity didn¡¯t mean the crew was safe. Everyone inside collapsed at that moment.


    They were too close to the epicenter.


    Exposed to high-intensity neutron radiation, they died instantly.


    Those farther from the site were unharmed; they could only see the beam of light shooting into the sky.


    ¡°What is that?¡±


    ¡°A light wave?¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s releasing an energy wave?¡±


    ¡°Quick, take a picture with your phone.¡±


    At that moment, people all over the world could see the light beam reaching the sky.


    Many took out their phones to capture the moment.


    Inside the Blue Army Command Center.


    The three people watching the screen on the big monitor all sighed in relief, thankful that nothing went wrong this time.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, won¡¯t there be any radiation residue?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, after the energy burst is over, I¡¯ll continue to clean the area with lightning.


    Luckily we¡¯re far enough, otherwise, the neutron radiation would have been enough for us.¡±


    Tang Rui thought for a moment before speaking, feeling somewhat relieved.


    It was good that they reacted quickly.


    If they hadn¡¯t realized what was happening and allowed the mushroom bombs to explode, the consequences would have been unthinkable.


    Not to mention other things, just the volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis caused by the movement of the Pacific Plate would be enough to devastate coastal areas.


    Not to mention the radiation pollution caused by the explosion.


    By then, both Korea and Japan would be doomed.


    And it wouldn¡¯t be beneficial for China either.


    Only neutron radiation was the least costly, after all, it couldn¡¯t reach China.


    Even Korea suffered only a small area along the coast.


    The decay time of accelerated neutron radiation is short.


    In a few days, everything would be back to normal.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, we shouldn¡¯t use this weapon again in the short term. Everyone who knows about this must adhere to strict confidentiality measures.¡±


    A bigwig from a special department spoke up.


    ¡°This thing was never known to anyone else. Apart from the three of us, no one else knows about it. I haven¡¯t even uploaded the data to the confidential database.¡±


    Tang Rui¡¯s secrecy measures were commendable.


    He was afraid that if the higher-ups knew about it, they wouldn¡¯t let him test it.


    So, the only ones who had witnessed the power of the magnetic field controller were the three of them. Not a single other person.


    Lin Chao could only guess.


    ¡°That¡¯s good. Is there any possibility that this weapon¡¯s use could be discovered?¡± the bigwig asked again.


    ¡°Impossible. At most, they will find that the magnetic field has unusual fluctuations. Trying to deduce the source from the magnetic field data is basically impossible.¡±


    ¡°So you¡¯re saying, no one knows or can detect that this is man-made?¡±


    ¡°Yes, you could say that. Even if there are guesses, there¡¯s no evidence.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I understand. Korea owes us compensation now.¡±


    The bigwig smiled slyly after hearing this.


    ¡°Compensation? What compensation?¡± Tang Rui was stunned.


    ¡°They conducted a mushroom bomb test without authorization, violating the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and also caused permanent environmental damage to the Bohai Bay, severely impacting our fisheries. No matter what, they need to provide adequate compensation,¡± the bigwig spoke righteously.


    Tang Rui was speechless, only able to internally applaud the cunning strategy.


    After a while, once the chain reaction and fusion reaction energies were exhausted, the sky-reaching light column disappeared, leaving only the dust particles within the magnetic field.


    Tang Rui controlled the magnetic field to accelerate, ejecting these radioactive dust particles out of Earth.


    No need to worry about them falling back.


    In the ejection process, he used electromagnetic acceleration of seawater, firing these particles out of Earth using magnetohydrodynamic propulsion.


    After all this, he again controlled lightning to strike the sea for a while before gradually dissipating.


    By this time, there was nothing left to see in the entire sea area.


    The drilling platform was gone.


    Not even debris remained.


    As for the model of the spaceship on the seabed, it too was swept away by the lightning during the recent outburst.


    Leaving only a deep pit on the seabed.


    All traces were obliterated under the devastating thunderstorm.


    After hanging up the video call, the bigwig from the special department immediately reported the situation to the higher-ups..

 Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Compensation of 56.824 Billion USD

    Chapter 314: Compensation of 56.824 Billion USD


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Our satellite was destroyed.¡±


    ¡°The Korean warship has lost contact.¡±


    In an American underground base, the members of the think tank listened to the compiled news and all fell silent.


    Why did this happen?


    Extreme weather was one thing, but why did such a tremendous amount of energy erupt?


    ¡°What do you think caused this?¡±


    ¡°Could it be the main cannon of the alien spacecraft?¡±


    ¡°Hmm? Quite possible.¡±


    ¡°It might be that when we interfered with the alien spacecraft, it triggered its automatic defense system, leading to all this.¡±


    ¡°But there¡¯s a problem. The alien spacecraft has been buried underground for so long. Even if it¡¯s an automatic defense, there¡¯s no need for an attack of this energy level.¡±


    ¡°Maybe this was the weakest weapon of the alien spacecraft.¡±


    ¡°What do we do now?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s send a Korean submarine to investigate.¡±


    At this point, Korea was completely baffled by the series of events.


    The drilling platform was gone.


    The warship lost contact.


    The soldiers were dead.


    Not only did they gain nothing, but they also took a heavy blow and were now dazed and confused.


    Now, America was instructing them to send a submarine to investigate the situation, which seemed like taking advantage of them.


    ¡°Okay, we will dispatch a submarine to investigate immediately.¡±


    Korea responded without hesitation after receiving the notice.


    As for the radiation issue in that sea area.


    It wasn¡¯t their concern.


    They weren¡¯t the ones going to drive the submarine to investigate.


    Three hours later.


    Korea¡¯s submarine sent back a message: there was nothing on the seabed.


    Receiving this answer, both Korea and America were unwilling to believe it and organized another group to investigate the seabed.


    This time, a deep-sea research submarine was used.


    Upon entering the deep pit on the seabed and seeing the glass-like crystalline bottom, both America and Korea fell silent.


    It was gone.


    The alien spacecraft was no more.


    After a thorough search, a few palm-sized fragments of the alien spacecraft were found at the bottom of the pit.


    ¡°The light we saw earlier was probably the self-destruction of the spacecraft.¡±


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t think so. It could also have left.¡±


    ¡°Gentlemen, now is not the time to dwell on this issue. What do we do next?¡±


    This question was met with another round of silence.


    The alien spacecraft was gone.


    So was the alien technology.


    Their previous strategy was based on acquiring alien technology, a temporary concession, and then a later burst.


    Now that the alien spacecraft was gone.


    They had made concessions, but the hope of a later burst was almost none.


    With conventional weapons, they had giant mechs, which were unsolvable.


    In overall strategy, they were now beginning to dominate space, completely overshadowing them.


    If they went for broke, it would be a global disaster.


    But under normal circumstances, who would do that?


    Even when they were badly beaten, the mushroom bombs were still kept at home.


    Now those bombs were under their supervision.


    So, going for broke was nonsense.


    ¡°Everyone, we¡¯ve received a message from across the ocean, demanding an explanation for the Korean nuclear test.¡±


    Everyone exchanged glances upon hearing this.


    The other side was right.


    Korea was indeed a bit out of line, daring to conduct a mushroom bomb experiment near their neighbor¡¯s territorial waters.


    ¡°Contact the other side. Tell them we invite their investigation team to join us in investigating Korea. We will urge Korea to compensate for all the losses.¡± ¡°Right, I remember Korea had some shady dealings with certain individuals from UNESCO, registering some of our cultural heritages through backdoor trades. We can¡¯t overlook such actions. We believe a re-evaluation is necessary.¡±


    ¡°I support this joint investigation. We must thoroughly investigate and show no leniency.¡±


    Each person present was extremely intelligent.


    Now that the alien spacecraft was gone.


    So was the fortune of the United States.


    They all knew what would happen next, so there was no point in trying to make it harder for the other side. It was meaningless and could even backfire. Without a viable plan, they would not act rashly.


    Since they were already conceding.


    It was better to just let go completely.


    After the meeting ended.


    Others would take care of the remaining matters.


    Likewise.


    The once-confidential news was no longer necessary to be kept secret, so after leaving, they each called various capitalists to sell the news at a good price.


    At a manor in an American farm.


    ¡°Master, Mr. Eisen called with very important news.¡±


    ¡°What news?¡±


    ¡°A half year ago, an alien spacecraft was discovered at the bottom of Korea¡¯s sea¡­¡±


    The butler recounted the situation in full detail.


    ¡°Alright, I know. Go and donate a hundred million dollars to Mr. Eisen¡¯s charity foundation.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master, right away.¡±


    After the butler left, the old man picked


    up the phone and called his arch-rival.


    ¡°Did you get the news?¡±


    ¡°I know. What do you want to say?¡±


    ¡°I think clean energy is the future of mankind. What do you think?¡±


    ¡°I think your mouth stinks.¡±


    ¡°Really? If you really think so, I¡¯d be very happy.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t make too big a move when selling stocks.¡±


    ¡°Sell? I don¡¯t plan to sell. Why don¡¯t we give it away as a gift instead of selling it for that bit of money?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Any nation that reaches the pinnacle, its capital will expand greatly. Then, do you think the capital of that nation will be different from ours?¡±


    ¡°Your mouth really stinks.¡±


    After hanging upl, both old men closed their eyes, calculating everything.


    At this time, the top American capitalists were all planning for the future.


    They knew too well how terrifying the expansion of capital could be with the backing of the world¡¯s strongest nation.


    Because that¡¯s how they rose to power.


    So, at this time, their first thought wasn¡¯t how to conflict with the emerging capital but how to join it.


    After all, they were too familiar with this game.


    Such high-level secrets were unknown to the middle tier and even the sub-top tier.


    Tang Rui was in the know.


    But he didn¡¯t bother with these matters.


    After the incident, he started earnestly accumulating origin points, determined not to be reckless until he had accumulated 1000 points.


    But this incident.


    Caused a significant international stir.


    Nations were unaware of the true nature of the incident but saw America¡¯s reaction.


    They actually cooperated domestically to investigate Korea.


    Although it was called a joint investigation, the Americans sent not only did not hinder the investigation but even helped provide a lot of information.


    This led to Korea quickly building a heavy water reactor experiment base with American help.


    The investigation team even found industrial centrifuges in operation.


    This was a big revelation.


    The investigation team was baffled.


    But since evidence was found, there was nothing to argue about.


    Compensation was due.


    In less than a week, Korea signed the compensation agreement.


    A total of 568.24 billion US dollars was paid.


    Including mental distress compensation, seawater pollution cleanup fees, fishing ground loss compensation, environmental pollution fees, and more..

 Chapter 315 - Chapter 315:1 Want All the Benefits of Reaching the Summit

    Chapter 315:1 Want All the Benefits of Reaching the Summit


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Mr. Tang, representatives from several oil companies of America are looking for you. When are you available?¡±


    Lin Chao called Tang Rui to inquire about his availability.


    ¡°Representatives from oil companies?¡±


    Tang Rui was a bit surprised after hearing this.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Do I have to meet them?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s better to meet, it¡¯s a good thing.¡±


    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s meet in the afternoon.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Tang Rui continued assembling the parts in his hands.


    He really hadn¡¯t done much lately.


    Just staying at home every day, assembling various devices and equipment, accumulating source points. Up to now, he has accumulated more than 1500 source points.


    In theory, this amount of source points should be enough.


    But Tang Rui had nothing else to do.


    It¡¯s better to accumulate more during this time. It would be uncomfortable to have no source points when needed.


    In the afternoon.


    Tang Rui arrived at the conference room of the office building.


    According to Lin Chao, these people were here to bring him benefits, and they didn¡¯t have many demands.


    So, their treatment was much better than the last time with the internet representatives, as they were the ones asking for favors from him.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, hello, I am Peter, a representative of the Oil Alliance. I am very pleased to meet you.¡±


    When Tang Rui arrived at the conference room, Peter had already been waiting there for half an hour.


    ¡°Hello, please sit down, no need to be too formal.¡± Tang Rui glanced at the other party and then nodded.


    This person named Peter had a kindly face.


    The kind that wouldn¡¯t make people feel adverse.


    A natural affability.


    ¡°Thank you, Mr. Tang.¡± Peter sat down opposite Tang Rui and began to organize his thoughts, preparing to say something.


    Unfortunately, before he could speak, Tang Rui directly asked, ¡°What is your purpose today? Don¡¯t make it too complicated, keep it simple.¡±


    Peter¡¯s well-organized words were held back.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, this time I come as a representative of the Oil Alliance seeking your protection. We are willing to relinquish the dominance of the oil industry, transfer shares of major oil groups, follow and implement your will, and fully protect your interests.¡±


    It sounded very nice.


    But Tang Rui was a bit skeptical.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have money to buy shares.¡± Tang Rui spread his hands and said.


    ¡°No problem, before coming here, the heads of the families have already arranged everything. All the shares of the oil groups will be transferred to you at the price of 1 US dollar for 20%.


    If you need more, we can also give up more, even help you deal with other small shareholders, ensuring your dominance over the entire Oil Alliance.¡± ¡°One dollar?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°What do you want in return?¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t believe in pie falling from the sky. The more others offer, the more they want.


    ¡°We only want your protection, to get the same treatment as your compatriots. If there are any projects, we can have a fair competition circle. As long as you don¡¯t favor one side, we don¡¯t ask for anything else.¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t respond after hearing this.


    This sincerity was a bit too much.


    And what they need, doesn¡¯t quite match what they offer.


    No, it¡¯s not right.


    The same treatment is actually quite excessive.


    ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this for now. If I lead your Oil Alliance and say to unbind the US dollar from oil and switch to our currency, can you do it?¡±


    ¡°No problem, as long as you have this idea, we will fully implement it and carry out your will.¡±


    Wow.


    Really daring.


    What is this situation, directly dissolving America from the inside?


    ¡°Really? You¡¯re not afraid?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Tang, perhaps you are not aware of our situation. As long as our Oil Alliance makes a move, coupled with the current international situation, it¡¯s very simple to achieve this.


    Or rather, even if you don¡¯t make such a request, this will happen after some time. The only difference is whether it happens sooner or later, the result is the same.¡±


    Peter immediately explained.


    In fact, regarding the issue of oil and the US dollar, they had already discussed it.


    Since the Bohai Bay oil field emerged, coupled with the camel¡¯s defection, this result was already destined.


    ¡°You go back first, I need to think about it. I will contact you when I have a decision.¡±


    After listening, Tang Rui did not give an immediate answer.


    ¡°Okay, Mr. Tang, then I will leave first. I will be touring Jinling during this period. If you have any questions or requests, you can directly command me.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll contact you if there¡¯s anything.¡±


    After Peter left, Lin Chao came to the conference room.


    ¡°Does the higher-up know about this?¡± Tang Rui asked.


    ¡°They know.¡± Lin Chao immediately answered.


    ¡°What do they think?¡±


    Tang Rui was puzzled, whether they wanted him to agree or if there was some other meaning, or if it was like before, using his name.


    ¡°There¡¯s no specific stance, you will understand after reading these documents.¡± Lin Chao said, and handed a file bag to Tang Rui.


    Tang Rui took it and opened it.


    He thought it would be some top-secret documents.


    But it turned out to be business information.


    The data listed were the financing and investment situations and data of America¡¯s companies and groups in the domestic market over the past half month.


    It seemed normal.


    After all, the market had been opened.


    But the ratio of investment and financing before and after half a month increased by fifteen times.


    Not 15%, but fifteen times, which was frightening.


    Even more frightening was that in the past half month, many domestic companies had merged, acquired, and invested in many foreign companies.


    These companies included many sensitive areas.


    In the past, even if you had money, you couldn¡¯t acquire or invest in these companies.


    But now it was possible.


    Even, the foreign companies were begging for your investment.


    After reading this, Tang Rui opened the next document.


    This document was more interesting, listing the cooperation between domestic business tycoons, some second-generation rich, and America¡¯s groups.


    Just like the Oil Alliance seeking Tang Rui, some companies also approached domestic tycoons and second-generation rich, all coming to offer benefits.


    This document wasn¡¯t very interesting.


    Tang Rui turned to the last part of the document, which was about the stock market and future GDP forecasts, as well as some economic trends.


    The stock market was expected to be bullish for the next year.


    And it was going to be a very bullish market.


    A massive amount of foreign capital would enter the domestic stock market, and in the coming days, even if you bought stocks with your eyes closed, you would make money.


    At the same time, the coverage and network channels of various industries would significantly improve.


    So, the production scale and added value of products of manufacturers would greatly increase.


    Manufacturers making money means more taxes.


    By then, the fiscal situation would also improve.


    One could say that the future was a golden era for domestic development.


    And the fundamental factor facilitating this golden era was the outflow of wealth and reduced market share of America and Western countries.


    After reading these documents.


    Tang Rui understood what the higher-ups meant.


    ¡°Do the three oil giants have any thoughts?¡± Tang Rui suddenly thought of this question. Normally, the three oil giants would be eager to invest in America¡¯s oil companies. Why didn¡¯t they act this time?


    ¡°They have thoughts, but they were rejected by the Oil Alliance.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Who knows? Anyway, the Oil Alliance has set their sights on you.¡±


    ¡°So, I can take their shares?¡±


    ¡°Of course, everyone is enjoying this wave of benefits. As a major contributor, if you don¡¯t enjoy it, it means there is a problem with the distribution of resources.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded, agreeing with this statement.


    He had stirred up many troubles.


    But he never suffered a loss each time.


    This time, he even subdued America.


    Is it too much to get some benefits?


    Not at all.


    ¡°Peter, tell the people of the Oil Alliance to contact some of your power grid groups. Tell them I want their shares. If they disagree, just wait for death.¡±


    Tang Rui picked up his phone and called Peter.


    He wanted the oil industry.


    And he also wanted the power industry.


    ¡°Okay, Mr. Tang, we will inform them for you right away..¡±

 Chapter 316 - Chapter 316 : Building a Wonder

    Chapter 316 : Building a Wonder


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: Endless Fantasy Translation


    It had to be said, these old financial conglomerates and capitals not only acted quickly, but their methods were also extremely skilled.


    After receiving Tang Rui¡¯s call, in less than a week, everything was arranged perfectly.


    All the documents for the shares, the transfer of assets, even the congressional approval, were all taken care of.


    One didn¡¯t have to worry about anything.


    During this period, there were some incidents. A chairman of a power company didn¡¯t agree to hand over control of the electricity. He was somewhat of an extremist in white supremacy.


    Now, to have to bow down to others, he couldn¡¯t accept it.


    But this wouldn¡¯t do.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t even need to speak. That very night, the old man had a stroke


    and passed away.


    After his son took over the company, he immediately signed the share transfer contract and vacated the chairman¡¯s position.


    In less than a week, Tang Rui had control over America¡¯s oil and power.


    All for the cost of 2 US dollars, he obtained shares worth approximately 3-7


    trillion US dollars.


    But the value of these shares is speculative; if the companies go bankrupt, the shares could become worthless in minutes.


    Moreover, in this acquisition, these conglomerates didn¡¯t suffer major losses, just minor injuries, not enough to affect their vitality.


    The real losers were the small shareholders.


    Tang Rui knew these things, but he didn¡¯t care, as it was just a case of


    dog-eat-dog.


    Even if these conglomerates came together, he didn¡¯t take them seriously, and


    as for equal treatment?


    It was just lip service.


    America itself opposed racial discrimination.


    But everyone knew the reality.


    It¡¯s the same in China; of course, there¡¯d be equal treatment, but in practice, one might find it lacking, so it wasn¡¯t something that could be helped.


    It¡¯s not that they were unfair, it¡¯s that everyone had their own problems.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, do you have any instructions for these companies moving forward?¡± After Tang Rui signed the share contract, Peter respectfully inquired.


    ¡°Nothing in particular, keep things as they are for now. If I need anything, I¡¯ll


    call you.¡±


    Tang Rui did have some ideas, but now was not the time.


    Let¡¯s wait until this period is over.


    The New Year is almost here.


    Why bother with more?


    ¡°Okay, Mr. Tang, this is your personal team secretary¡¯s number. She can¡¯t enter the company, but she will stay on standby in Jinling with her team. If you need anything, you can arrange for her to do it.¡±


    ¡°Personal team? What kind of people are there?¡± Tang Rui asked curiously.


    ¡°The entire team includes a stylist, fashion designer, travel arrangement service team, chef team, personal service team, etc., capable of meeting any of your needs in life,¡± Peter confidently stated.


    But he wasn¡¯t lying; to curry favor, they were serious.


    This team was definitely one of the world¡¯s top.


    In terms of enjoyment, capital knows how to play; they can do anything you


    can¡¯t even imagine.


    Too bad.


    He almost never needed it.


    ¡°Okay, I know. I¡¯ll call them if I need to. You can go now if there¡¯s nothing else.¡±


    ¡°Then, Mr. Tang, I¡¯ll take my leave.¡±


    After saying this, Peter left with the share and appointment documents.


    Tang Rui looked at the phone number of the personal team secretary on the table.


    He originally thought about throwing it away.


    But after thinking about it, he decided to let Honglian take note of the number.


    Tang Rui organized the documents and prepared to go home when Lin Chao came running over.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, this is today¡¯s meeting summary.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll look at it when I get home.¡±


    Tang Rui took the document bag and said casually.


    He receives several such meeting summaries every day, including internal references and such.


    Recently, he hadn¡¯t had much to do.


    But the higher-ups were very busy, not just one department, but all


    departments.


    Because the current international situation was different than before.


    Previously, international issues required considering America¡¯s thoughts and various interests.


    Now, the way China thought about international issues had to change.


    It was not about whose interests China might affect.


    It was about who might affect China¡¯s interests.


    Originally thought that after reaching the top, China wouldn¡¯t need to rely on America¡¯s experience, but it turns out they still needed it.


    After all, they have been powerful for decades.


    Their measures and experiences were worth learning.


    So, during this period, various departments held meetings every day, reported the discussed plans, and then continued discussions at higher levels.


    Tang Rui also received these meeting summaries every day.


    It was not about asking for his opinion, but letting him know what not to mess with, what was their own.


    It didn¡¯t matter before.


    But now it was different; messing something up could result in China¡¯s own


    loss.


    Back at home, Tang Rui opened the document bag and looked through the meeting summary.


    He didn¡¯t like reading these things.


    Normally, he would just flip through it, glance at the titles to get the gist, and


    be done.


    But today¡¯s meeting content interested him.


    International cooperation.


    America intended to cooperate deeply with China in the space sector, such as establishing space standards and systems.


    What were space standards and systems?


    It was about raising the threshold for entering space, like setting a standard that rockets with a certain amount of thrust can be launched.


    After launch, how to fine for rocket debris forming space junk outside the atmosphere.


    In summary, space wasn¡¯t somewhere you went just because you wanted to. Rockets had to meet standards, satellites had to meet standards and comply with procedures, etc.


    To be honest, after reading this meeting summary, Tang Rui also had to admit that America did indeed have experience in this area.


    Although American space technology now ranked second, it didn¡¯t prevent them from proposing this idea, because setting standards wouldn¡¯t exclude them.


    As for the third, that¡¯d be hard to say.


    These weren¡¯t important; the key issue was, China seemed to be somewhat interested, but hadn¡¯t agreed yet, saying they needed to study it.


    At the end of the meeting summary, there was a form for Tang Rui to give his opinion on whether to establish these space standards and if so, which ones to use.


    Tang Rui picked up a pen and directly wrote several large characters in the opinion column.


    Project Jianmu, space elevator.


    Why bother with rockets?


    We¡¯ve already reached the top, why not create a spectacle to celebrate, it would be a loss to our ancestors otherwise.


    Thinking back through the dynasties.


    Whenever we rose to power, we would always undertake grand constructions, creating wonders.


    Although it was the 21st, tradition shouldn¡¯t be lost.


    ¡°Building skyscrapers is meaningless; if we¡¯re going to do it, let¡¯s do something amazing, directly build a space elevator..

 Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: Personal Tailored Mechanical Arm

    Chapter 317: Personal Tailored Mechanical Arm


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    After finishing his opinion, Tang Rui had put all the documents back into the bag, waiting to hand them to Lin Chao the next day.


    The space elevator.


    Actually, for him, it had meant nothing.


    But for the entire human civilization, the space elevator was very necessary, and it was also the main artery for future space development.


    It was not that spaceships were bad.


    Before anti-gravity, spaceships that took off from the ground and went directly to space to transport materials were just of little use.


    Their carrying capacity was too small.


    As for the anti-gravity system, he was definitely going to work on it, but not at that time. Revealing the anti-gravity system directly would have been absurd, possibly even leading to the downfall of the entire civilization.


    The next day.


    Lin Chao had taken the document bag, submitted his opinions, which were


    highly valued.


    With the current level of human civilization, it was somewhat difficult to build a space elevator, not just because of the cable issue, but various other problems.


    However, these problems were all technical and material-related, not


    theoretical.


    So, they were not difficult to solve.


    But the authorities weren¡¯t rushing into it, especially with the New Year


    approaching.


    Who doesn¡¯t celebrate the New Year?


    In a blink of an eye.


    The time had come to the day of the Chinese Little New Year.


    After Tang Rui distributed a year¡¯s salary as an annual bonus to all employees, he also awarded each person 100 points.


    ¡°President Tang, what are these points for? Are they for a lottery?¡± Feng Yuanxing had curiously asked upon seeing the too points displayed on the system.


    ¡°No, these points are for internal company use. You can exchange points for items, like electric cars,¡± Tang Rui had said with a smile.


    In fact, he had just thought of this points system the night before.


    After all, it was New Year.


    We had reached the top that year, so it was time to celebrate.


    He had thought about a lottery for employees, but most companies did that, and it didn¡¯t reflect the awesomeness of his company.


    So, he had racked his brains for ten minutes and came up with an idea.


    Points.


    With points, one could exchange for various high-tech items within the company, like the electric cars he had just mentioned.


    ¡°Tang, where can we exchange these points?¡±


    ¡°Open your work assistant, click on the activities page, and you¡¯ll find the


    points exchange there.¡±


    Everyone had opened their work assistants upon hearing Tang Rui¡¯s words.


    Gasp!


    Everyone had gasped when they saw what the points could be exchanged for.


    [Electric Car: 80 Points]


    [Product Details: Customizable design, equipped with top-notch company technology, including a wireless power reception system, unlimited endurance, no need for charging, lifetime warranty]


    If the electric car was just an unlimited endurance vehicle, that wasn¡¯t very impressive.


    But the items below were not something ordinary people could access.


    [Single-person Flyer: 260 Points]


    [Product Details: Single-person electromagnetic anti-gravity flyer, electric propulsion engine, automatic driving, unlimited endurance, 6 Mach supersonic speed]


    [Small Shuttle: 800 Points]


    [Product Details: Capable of traveling between Earth and outer space, electric propulsion engine, high-energy isotope thermoelectric battery, 15 hours of endurance after leaving Earth¡¯s magnetic field, unlimited endurance within it] Besides these high-end items, there were also a variety of other things.


    Employees could even use points for personal customization.


    Like if you needed a product that wasn¡¯t sold outside you could use points to purchase from the company, and they would make it for you.


    This was why everyone was so excited after seeing the activities page.


    ¡°Tang, if we need personal customized equipment, do we submit the request directly to Red Lotus?¡±


    ¡°Right, submit your requirements to Red Lotus, and it will calculate how many points you need.¡±


    ¡°Tang, can our company make bionic arms for the disabled?


    An employee had asked excitedly, thinking of something.


    ¡°Bionic arm? Aren¡¯t those sold outside?¡± Tang Rui had asked, puzzled.


    ¡°Tang, I¡¯m not talking about the junk sold outside, but something like in sci-fi movies¡­ like the cyberpunk mechanical arms.¡± The employee had asked with anticipation.


    Cyberpunk?


    Mechanical arms?


    Tang Rui had thought for a moment. Such cyberpunk mechanical arms required neural connection technology, brainwave signal conversion technology, ultra-precision mechanical processing technology, and a miniature power system.


    These technologies were not a problem for his company.


    Although the neural connection and brainwave signal conversion technologies were confidential, and the employees didn¡¯t know about them, Tang Rui had them all.


    ¡°Sure, who was it for?¡±


    -My nephew, he had an accident half a year ago and his right arm was amputated.¡±


    ¡°Okay, go to your nephew¡¯s house tonight, put the company¡¯s bracelet on his hand to collect his neural signals.


    Then take two photos of his amputated arm, compare his arm length, and send them to me before 8 tonight.


    As for the points, let¡¯s say 100 for you. Normally, such special personal customizations started at 500 points, much more expensive than mass-produced items.


    But you were the first to try, and it was New Year, so I gave you a discount.¡±


    Tang Rui had said with a smile, minimizing the significance of the mechanical arm but making the rules clear.


    ¡°Thank you, Tang, I¡¯ll go to my sister¡¯s house right away.¡± The employee had bowed gratefully.


    ¡°Okay, if you have anything to exchange, order it today. You¡¯ll get it before New Year.


    If you order late, you¡¯ll have to wait until after the holiday.¡±


    After Tang Rui finished speaking, he had left the company.


    The employees then began discussing what to exchange.


    Exchanging for an electric car was the most practical, and everyone could afford it, plus they could design their own exterior.


    So, many people had chosen to exchange for electric cars.


    As for the single-person flyer, nobody had enough points, although some wanted to exchange or even buy points from others.


    But everyone was smart.


    With the personal customization of mechanical arms, points could be life-saving, more useful than money.


    Nobody would foolishly sell their points for money.


    As for exchanging high-tech from the company and then selling it?


    Forget it.


    Under Red Lotus¡¯s surveillance, if you dared to do so, you would be out in no time, and no one could save you.


    But for family use, that was no problem.


    After returning home, Tang Rui inquired what his employees had exchanged for.


    ¡°Master, most of them hadn¡¯t exchanged anything, choosing to keep their points. A few had exchanged for electric cars, and were currently using Red Lotus¡¯s computing power to design the car¡¯s appearance,¡± Red Lotus immediately replied.


    Tang Rui had nodded, understanding that these people were good at exploiting opportunities..

 Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: Space Elevator Project Verification and

    Chapter 318: Space Elevator Project Verification and


    Construction Site


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    But these were all minor issues for Tang Rui, and he wouldn¡¯t say much about it.


    After all, the computing power of Red Lotus was there to be used.


    It would be a waste not to use it.


    Besides, the computing power required to calculate the design of a car was insignificant.


    In the evening.


    After dinner, Tang Rui received the data uploaded by one of his employees.


    ¡°Red Lotus, based on this data, manufacture a mechanical arm. Remember to install tactile feedback sensors and neural signal conversion chips.¡±


    ¡°Master, do you need to load a weapon system?¡±


    ¡°No need.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master, Red Lotus understands.¡±


    In less than ten seconds, Red Lotus had the design of the mechanical arm ready. The internal structure was pre-existing, and it only needed minor modifications to the exterior based on the data.


    Under the control of Red Lotus, a nano-level 3D printer began to print the skeleton of the mechanical arm.


    The skeleton, made of a new type of alloy and designed as a hollow grid, was lighter than human bones. Therefore, even if more electrical devices were loaded, the overall weight was similar to a real arm.


    An hour later, the mechanical arm was manufactured.


    Tang Rui sent a message to the employee, asking whether he preferred a metallic skin or a bionic skin for the arm.


    There was no difference between the two.


    It was just a matter of appearance.


    The metallic skin would look like something out of a cyberpunk story.


    The bionic skin would resemble a real human arm.


    ¡°Thank you, Mr. Tang, we would prefer the bionic skin.¡±


    ¡°Okay, come and get it tomorrow.¡±


    After giving instructions to Red Lotus, Tang Rui went to bed.


    The next day, Tang Rui went to Lin Chao to ask for his help in obtaining a production license for electric cars. He also had his private team patent the car designs created by his employees.


    In less than three days, hundreds of electric cars exchanged by the employees for points were delivered to them.


    There was no need to worry about license plates.


    They went through a special channel and obtained green license plates from the vehicle management office.


    Having dealt with the company matters, Tang Rui went with Li Shuyao to his grandparents¡¯ house to celebrate the New Year.


    Compared to last year, his grandparents¡¯ health had improved a lot.


    Last year, he had replaced their therapeutic mattresses, which worked on the same principle as his therapeutic pod.


    However, his pod was for body enhancement.


    The ones he prepared for the elders were for body repair and system regulation.


    A year had passed.


    The elderly couple¡¯s health was not only better than before, but common ailments of old age had also improved. Even their blood pressure had decreased, eliminating the need for medication.


    ¡°Xiao Rui, when are you two planning to get married?¡± Grandma was always concerned about this.


    He had previously said he was busy, and the elders didn¡¯t rush him.


    But now, during the New Year, the topic of marriage came up again.


    ¡°We¡¯ll go to her house in a couple of days to ask her parents¡¯ opinions, and then well set a date.¡± Tang Rui didn¡¯t evade the question.


    After all, they had been together for a year.


    There were no conflicts or disagreements, and they got along harmoniously.


    So, he wasn¡¯t opposed to the idea of marriage.


    Hearing Tang Rui¡¯s words, Li Shuyao gave him a special look, implying a reward.


    The nature of the reward was left unsaid.


    Tang Rui chose a nun¡¯s outfit this time.


    On New Year¡¯s Eve, Tang Rui received many messages of blessings and a plethora of New Year¡¯s gifts, the exact number of which he didn¡¯t remember.


    Anyway, the gift list compiled by Red Lotus was seventeen pages long.


    Most of them were from abroad. Antiques, jade, jewelry, diamonds, calligraphy, and paintings ¨C enough to open a museum.


    Tang Rui wasn¡¯t particularly interested in these items, but Li Shuyao was quite fascinated by the jewelry.


    Ah, women.


    After spending the New Year with his grandparents, on the first day of the lunar new year, Tang Rui took Li Shuyao to visit both sets of parents for lunch and dinner.


    Then came another round of marriage urging, discussing when the parents from both sides should meet and settle the matter.


    On the second day of the new year, they visited Li Shuyao¡¯s family.


    Tang Rui brought up the topic of marriage, pleasing Li Shuyao¡¯s parents, who then engaged enthusiastically in the conversation.


    ¡°Brother-in-law, how many tables are you planning for the wedding banquet?¡± the elder brother-in-law asked curiously.


    Tang Rui was momentarily stumped by the question.


    How many tables?


    If it were just relatives and friends from both sides, it would be manageable. But he couldn¡¯t estimate how many people would come from his side.


    Even if he didn¡¯t invite anyone, many would likely show up uninvited. It wouldn¡¯t be appropriate to turn guests away at a wedding.


    Whether a hundred tables would be enough was hard to say.


    ¡°That is indeed a problem; I need to think about it,¡± Tang Rui said seriously.


    ¡°Actually, there¡¯s no need for a lavish ceremony. Just inviting relatives and friends for a meal would be enough,¡± Li Shuyao¡¯s father suggested.


    ¡°That won¡¯t do. A wedding happens only once, and it should have the proper grandeur,¡± Tang Rui shook his head, having his own ideas on this matter.


    ¡°Brother-in-law, if there are many guests, we could book a resort. The space there would be sufficient.¡±


    ¡°A resort? No, it¡¯s not classy enough,¡± Tang Rui shook his head.


    ¡°How about a wedding city, a traditional Chinese wedding?¡±


    ¡°Ten-mile bridal procession, phoenix coronet and robes of rank?¡±


    Tang Rui¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing about a traditional Chinese wedding. He turned to Li Shuyao, curious about her thoughts.


    Hearing Tang Rui¡¯s mention of the phoenix coronet and robes of rank, Li Shuyao also seemed intrigued.


    Which woman wouldn¡¯t like a phoenix coronet and robes of rank?


    In the face of such traditional regalia, a wedding dress simply doesn¡¯t compare.


    Got it.


    Understood.


    Seeing Li Shuyao¡¯s reaction, Tang Rui knew what to do.


    ¡°Then it¡¯ll be a traditional Chinese wedding. But not in the wedding city. I¡¯ll figure out the venue.¡±


    ¡°Brother-in-law, you¡¯re not thinking of going to Hengdian and directly using a palace for the wedding, are you?¡±


    Tang Rui shook his head. Hengdian was not in his considerations.


    According to his personality, if he was going to do it, it had to be grand.


    Hengdian¡¯s palaces were big enough, but not classy enough.


    But there was no rush.


    If necessary, he would just build an ancient palace complex specifically for the wedding.


    It was a bold move.


    But with his current situation, as long as it wasn¡¯t a matter of principle, everything else was not a problem.


    In the blink of an eye, the seventh day of the new year arrived.


    After the New Year, everyone began working again, and Tang Rui had to start getting busy.


    But before he could attend to his own matters.


    He was called to a meeting.


    The content of the meeting was to discuss several major projects for the year: a space station, Earth orbital defense, and a space elevator.


    These three plans complemented each other.


    They could even be launched simultaneously. The meeting discussed the actual construction difficulties and design specifications.


    The meeting was crucial.


    Therefore, the questions raised were all targeted.


    Including the issue of the material for the space elevator¡¯s cable.


    Coincidentally, Tang Rui could directly provide an answer to this question.


    ¡°Regarding the cable issue, as everyone knows, it¡¯s made of carbon nanotubes. According to calculations, as long as the tensile strength of the carbon nanotube cables reaches yoGPa, it will meet the manufacturing standards for the space elevator.


    The carbon nanotubes produced by the Deep Red Company have a tensile strength of 35OGPa, far exceeding the space elevator¡¯s material requirements.


    Also, the 80 strands of 52,ooo-kilometer-long cables needed for the entire space elevator can be manufactured within six months.¡±


    Tang Rui spoke up, solving the biggest difficulty of the space elevator. Previously, everyone knew about the strength of carbon nanotubes, but the problem was manufacturing such long carbon nanotubes, which seemed impossible.


    But for Tang Rui, this was not an issue at all.


    ¡°May I ask, Scholar Tang, how did you calculate the 52,000 kilometers? Why choose this length?¡±


    After listening, another scholar immediately asked. It wasn¡¯t a challenge to Tang Rui but an inquiry into a key issue, as the length had its rationale.


    ¡°According to my design for the space elevator, it can be divided into three stages. The first stage is from the Earth¡¯s surface base to the spaceport station, which is 36,000 kilometers long.


    The second stage is the spaceport station, where a huge ring will be constructed using centrifugal force to generate pseudo-weight, allowing staff to stay for long periods.


    The third stage is from the spaceport station to the tail end of the cable, which is the counterweight-armed satellite platform, 16,000 kilometers long.


    The reason for the 52,000-kilometer length first considers the height of the geostationary orbit, and secondly, the weight of the armed satellite platform.


    ¡°If there is no armed satellite platform, then the length of the cable would need to reach 130,000 kilometers, which is definitely not feasible.


    ¡°However, if the armed satellite platform is too heavy, although it can shorten the length of the tail-end cable, it would lead to instability of the entire platform.


    ¡°Therefore, after numerous simulations and calculations, 52,000 kilometers is the optimal length for the space elevator cable.¡±


    Tang Rui did not hesitate to lay out the specifics.


    This was the optimal result obtained after numerous calculations by Red Lotus. Both a longer and a shorter length would affect the stability of the entire system.


    ¡°Tang Professor, according to what you said, the airport space station uses centrifugal force to create gravity, but this would make the entire space station very heavy.


    ¡°Once the space station tilts, the cable of the space elevator will snap. How can this problem be solved?¡±


    Another Professor raised this question, as it indeed is a critical issue. Unless you can guarantee that the space station will never tilt even once, otherwise, even carbon nanotubes would not withstand the force of the space station.


    ¡°Regarding this, it¡¯s actually quite easy to solve. That is to separate the space station from the main track of the space elevator, not using a hard connection, but a soft one.


    ¡°Although this approach will cause significant problems in attitude adjustment and orbit control, as long as a soft connection similar to electromagnetic bearings is used, this problem can be solved.


    ¡°I have already conquered this technology, so the issues of the orbit, attitude, and tilt angle of the airport space station are no longer problems.¡±


    After hearing this, everyone nodded their heads.


    If that¡¯s the case, then the technical challenges of the space elevator project have basically been overcome.


    As for the engineering difficulties, they are at most a matter of some trouble.


    ¡°Professor Tang, do you have any recommendations for the manufacturing location of the space elevator?¡± asked someone from the National Academy office.


    Tang Rui replied with one word. ¡°Mogadishu..¡±

 Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: Just a Mission Arranged by Master

    Chapter 319: Just a Mission Arranged by Master


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The main meeting had concluded.


    Tang Rui was then pulled aside for a smaller meeting.


    Compared to the main meeting, which was attended by various Professors and experts, this smaller meeting, apart from him, had no scientists, only powerful figures.


    ¡°President Tang, regarding the choice of the construction site for the space elevator, why consider building it in Mogadishu instead of Southeast Asia?¡±


    ¡°Geographically speaking, Mogadishu¡¯s location is uniquely advantageous compared to Southeast Asia, whether you consider maritime transportation or military strategy. It¡¯s the most suitable place.


    ¡°Also, to put it simply, a space elevator is just a unique highway. Once we build the highway, we just wait and collect the toll.¡±


    After hearing Tang Rui¡¯s answer, the powerful figures nodded in agreement.


    ¡°What about the future development of space technology? Do you have any predictions or plans?¡± another tycoon asked.


    ¡°As for predictions, countries without strong national power can only research space technology from outer space. As for how to reach outer space from Earth, they won¡¯t study that; they can only rely on the space elevator.


    ¡°Countries with strong national power will continue to research this technology. However, as technological barriers get higher, very few countries can afford the cost.


    ¡°This will create a gap between Earth and outer space, a gap only we can control. But before that, we must completely control outer space around Earth.¡±


    After hearing this, the tycoons asked a few more questions.


    Tang Rui answered truthfully.


    He spoke his mind.


    As for how the higher-ups would arrange and consider things, that was no longer his concern or responsibility.


    After the meeting, Tang Rui returned to his company. There was still a lot to be done at home.


    For instance, the various projects he was responsible for. Talents drawn from across the country were arriving at the company after his selection.


    Together, these projects would bring the total number of people in the research team to over 1200.


    Each of these individuals was an elite.


    Saying they were all future scientists might be an overstatement, but becoming experts in their respective fields was certainly within their grasp.


    After all, with their capabilities and the top-tier research platform of the project team, if they couldn¡¯t become experts, they might as well quit research and go back to farming.


    Tang Rui, according to the previous plan, began to group these researchers and initiated their training.


    The content of the training was to thoroughly understand the technologies previously reserved by the Deep Red Company; otherwise, the upcoming research would be impossible.


    While arranging for these personnel, Tang Rui also focused on reserving source points. What to research would be decided later.


    In the blink of an eye, it was the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.


    On this day, the Japan suddenly announced that it would launch a space station in a week.


    Yes.


    A space station.


    Using bundled rockets for direct launch into space, then assembling and connecting them.


    To be honest, when Tang Rui heard this news, he didn¡¯t quite believe it.


    Although Japan had some top-notch space technology, building a space station required more than just cutting-edge technology; it needed a systematic support.


    Currently, there are only three complete space systems in the world, each belonging to one of the three good people.


    No matter how you look at it, these three wouldn¡¯t possibly provide Japan with a complete space system. Even if they did, Japan wouldn¡¯t be able to digest it.


    So, Tang Rui was puzzled. What had gotten into Japan to suddenly decide to build a space station?


    ¡°Red Lotus, remind me when Japan launches the rocket,¡± Tang Rui told Red Lotus.


    ¡°Okay, Master, Red Lotus will remember.¡±


    Japan.


    Space launch center.


    Fujihara Shimura, in charge of this space station launch mission, looked at the special space station shipped from America, and his anger began to flare.


    Why?


    Why must they, Japan, always take the blame?


    It was outrageous.


    The Cabinet¡¯s fools, too, were useless.


    America is now the second in the class, and the class leader¡¯s position will soon be relinquished. Why still be manipulated by them?


    ¡°Fujihara-sama, the technicians from America¡¯s side won¡¯t allow us to inspect the space capsule. What should we do?¡±


    A technical supervisor came over to ask.


    ¡°If they won¡¯t allow an inspection, then don¡¯t inspect. Just store it directly in the warehouse, ready for the upcoming hoisting.¡±


    Fujihara Shimura glanced at the space capsule below and turned to instruct the technical supervisor.


    ¡°Yes!¡± The supervisor nodded and left.


    Over the next few days, Japan was busy, but no matter what they said, those America personnel guarding the space capsule just wouldn¡¯t allow Japan to inspect it.


    This greatly annoyed the technicians from Japan.


    But the higher-ups didn¡¯t take this matter seriously.


    A week later.


    On the day of the rocket launch.


    Countries around the world began broadcasting Japan¡¯s rocket launch, as it was to launch components of a space station, not just a satellite.


    Currently, there are only two space stations above humanity¡¯s heads.


    If Japan¡¯s launch succeeded, it would be the third operational space station.


    Tang Rui, reminded by Red Lotus, turned on the holographic projection to watch Japan¡¯s rocket launch.


    ¡°Launch countdown 10, 9¡­¡±


    ¡°Ignition!¡±


    Boom!


    Three rockets ignited, generating powerful thrust, and began to slowly lift off.


    Soon, the rocket accelerated, angling out of the Karman line.


    Two bundled rockets detached.


    Seeing this, Tang Rui felt something was off.


    The space station components inside the rocket seemed too light; the thrust appeared excessive.


    And the rocket¡¯s flight angle seemed odd.


    It felt more like a missile aimed at a space station than a launch of space station components.


    Bang!


    The rocket suddenly exploded from within, turning into countless debris.


    Just as Tang Rui was internally criticizing the rocket¡¯s incorrect posture, it inexplicably exploded.


    Very suddenly, and strangely, it wasn¡¯t the fuel tank or engine that exploded, but rather it seemed like the space capsule inside the rocket did.


    That was just unscientific.


    Space capsules explode?


    ¡°Calculating debris trajectory, calculation complete, adjusting satellite orbit to avoid debris.¡±


    Red Lotus didn¡¯t idle. The moment the rocket exploded, it started calculating the rocket debris trajectory.


    A large launch vehicle, along with a space capsule, exploding and forming debris was a devastating blow for Earth¡¯s orbit.


    Remember.


    This rocket didn¡¯t explode in low orbit but was on its way to high orbit.


    Meaning, every Earth orbit would be affected. For satellites near the rocket, there wasn¡¯t even a chance to avoid before being destroyed by the debris.


    For a while, space command centers around the world started frantically calculating these rocket debris trajectories.


    Then they tried to adjust their own satellites¡¯ orbits to avoid the dangerous debris as much as possible.


    If avoidance was impossible, they would transfer data in advance for other satellites to take over.


    Major countries could do this.


    But smaller countries without space capabilities suffered greatly.


    They lacked the technology to calculate outer space rocket debris, let alone capture the debris orbit technology.


    So, avoiding it was out of the question.


    Just like that, a large number of debris with a wide coverage kept destroying satellites in Earth¡¯s orbit.


    The debris from the destroyed satellites also flew out of orbit, scattering in all directions.


    This chain reaction led to a space disaster.


    And this space disaster was more exaggerated than the one caused by the Indians


    After all, the India¡¯s manned spacecraft wasn¡¯t launched towards high orbit.


    Its explosion only affected low orbit.


    This time was different. Every orbit was affected, and the chain reaction made satellite adjustments even more difficult.


    ¡°Red Lotus, calculate if our space station will be affected,¡± Tang Rui immediately asked Red Lotus.


    ¡°Master, according to calculations, there¡¯s a 98.6% chance that the space station will be hit by the debris.


    But Master, don¡¯t worry. There are no people in our space station, so there¡¯s no concern for personnel safety,¡± Red Lotus quickly replied.


    Damn!


    Japan was up to no good again.


    But since thereweare no people in his space station, he wouldn¡¯t bother with it.


    If there were people on the space station, he would use a magnetic field to protect it.


    Since there are none, there¡¯s no need to protect it.


    As the old saying goes, the old must go for the new to come.


    Later, he could have Japan compensate and use the compensation to build a brand new Southern Heavenly Gate space base.


    Without Tang Rui¡¯s intervention, this space disaster wreaked havoc in Earth¡¯s orbit for five days.


    Once the satellites that were to be destroyed were destroyed.


    The space debris finally stabilized.


    At this point, the United Nations convened a meeting to discuss the space disaster caused by Japan¡¯s rocket launch.


    After discussions by the Security Council, the United Nations decided to add a department specifically to manage rocket launches by various countries.


    Those with substandard technology are not allowed to launch rockets, satellites, or even missiles beyond the atmosphere.


    To launch, one must pass the technical audit of this department.


    As for Japan¡¯s issue.


    The rocket launch failed, the company applied for bankruptcy, and no insurance was bought before the launch, so there was no way to compensate.


    They could only have the person responsible for the launch apologize to various countries.


    Fujihara Shimura: ¡°Sincere apologies!¡±


    Although he bowed and apologized, he thought that none of this was Japan¡¯s fault.


    This explosion was just a task arranged by the master¡­ no, the father and grandfather..

 Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: Electricity Reforms

    Chapter 321: Electricity Reforms


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: End less Fantasy Translation


    Tang Rui came to Beijing to participate in the electricity reform meeting.


    In the meeting room, he voiced his thoughts.


    His thoughts were simple.


    All thermal power and nuclear power were to be abolished, and only hydropower was to be retained.


    At the same time, the entire country¡¯s power grid would be abolished and replaced with wireless power transmission to solve the power problem in one step.


    ¡°Professor Tang, do you mean to remove all the ultra-high voltage and high-voltage transmission networks in the country and replace them with wireless power transmission?¡±


    After hearing Tang Rui¡¯s explanation, the chairman of the power grid was numb.


    The power network was gone.


    Then what was he going to do as a power grid company?


    ¡°That¡¯s right. With wireless power transmission technology, what¡¯s the use of wires? Not only is it a waste of resources, but maintenance is also troublesome.


    ¡°In some remote areas, even if there are only a few families, you still have to pull a wire over. It¡¯s so troublesome.


    By using wireless power transmission directly, consumption will be reduced, and maintenance money will be saved. Isn¡¯t that good?¡±


    Although Tang Rui knew that saying this would offend people, in the current situation, changing the current power transmission network in one step was the most cost-effective.


    Otherwise, even with the controllable nuclear fusion reactor and the Earth¡¯s magnetic field energy conversion equipment, the annual maintenance cost would be astronomical, not to mention the resistance consumption during the journey.


    ¡°In that case, how should we arrange the employees of the power grid?¡± The chairman of the power grid said helplessly.


    In a situation where their skills were overwhelming, from a technical point of view, they did not have any hope of breaking out of the situation.


    Therefore, he could only use his employees to explain things.


    When Tang Rui heard this question, he leaned back in the chair and pretended not to hear it.


    This wasn¡¯t something he should be considering.


    At the moment, he was a technical expert and was only responsible for technical issues. Other matters had nothing to do with him.


    When the big shots of the National Council heard this question, they also had a headache.


    The power grid was not a small department.


    In total, there were millions of employees in the country, both temporary and official.


    This was no small matter.


    Most importantly¡­


    No department could accommodate so many people at once.


    It was still fine if it was a temporary establishment.


    What if it was the establishment?


    ¡°We will not discuss other issues for now. The main content of this meeting is the power reform and technology upgrade.


    President Tang, according to what you said, how many nuclear fusion power stations and wireless power transmission equipment do we need to build to support the country¡¯s electricity consumption?¡±


    The big boss of the National Council didn¡¯t talk about the personnel arrangement. He immediately turned the topic back to the electricity reform.


    ¡°For nuclear fusion power stations, based on the current electricity consumption, three is enough. But considering the increase in electricity consumption in the future, a conservative estimate would require seven nuclear fusion power stations.


    As for the wireless power transmission equipment, one of them can cover the entire world. However, considering the issue of redundancy, we can build two more as backups.¡±


    Tang Rui did a simple calculation and said a set of numbers.


    In fact, the amount of power generated by the nuclear fusion reactor was not important because he had unlimited energy in his hands.


    The magnetic field energy conversion equipment was the real unlimited energy source.


    As long as there was nothing wrong with the sun, mankind would not lack energy.


    But this technology was too advanced.


    He hadn¡¯t started researching it yet, so he couldn¡¯t take it out yet. Anyway, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry.


    ¡°Alright, that¡¯s all for today¡¯s meeting.¡±


    After the big shot from the National Council heard this, he looked at the people in the conference room and said nothing more. Instead, he announced the end of the meeting.


    The meeting ended.


    The person in charge of the electric fence immediately stood up and left.


    To be honest.


    Before he came to the meeting, he was still thinking about how to get some resources for his department. After all, this technological reform would definitely increase the corresponding transmission network.


    In the end, he didn¡¯t expect that a power technology reform would directly destroy their power grid.


    How was he going to explain this when he went back?


    Therefore, after the meeting ended, he immediately ran out to complain to the higher-ups. After all, it was a problem of settling millions of people.


    There was no power grid.


    However, he could not do without the establishment.


    Tang Rui left the conference room unsteadily. Just as he was about to return to the hotel to rest, he was called up by the secretary of the National Council¡¯s big boss.


    A small meeting.


    This seemed to have become a process.


    They arrived at the small meeting room.


    There were only five of them.


    Other than him, all of them were big shots from various departments.


    ¡°President Tang, can the wireless power transmission network guarantee technical safety? For example, electromagnetic radiation?¡±


    When Tang Rui heard this question, the corners of his mouth twitched.


    Wasn¡¯t it true that the lower one¡¯s education level was, the higher the radiation level was? Why would a big shot like him ask such a question?


    ¡°This technology is very troublesome to explain, but if you talk about radiation, you can think of this technology as the Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    ¡°As long as the Earth¡¯s magnetic field does not cause harm to the human body, then this technology will not cause harm to the human body.¡±


    Tang Rui originally wanted to explain the technique, but after thinking about it, he still gave up.


    When all had been said and done, they still couldn¡¯t understand it, so they might as well use an analogy to make it clear.


    ¡°Professor Tang, with wireless power transmission technology, can we promote electric vehicles? Is it like charging an electric car while driving it?¡±


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s not a problem at all. We just need a power receiver.


    Actually, it¡¯s not just electric cars. As long as it¡¯s a device that uses electricity as its energy source, it can do the same.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded and replied. This was not a problem at all.


    As long as it was within the range of the Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    It could be charged.


    If they left the range of the Earth¡¯s magnetic field, there was nothing they could do.


    However, only spaceships could leave the range of the Earth¡¯s magnetic field. Even the space station was within the range of the Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    In other words.


    Space stations and satellites didn¡¯t need solar panels or radioactive batteries. They could directly obtain energy through wireless charging.


    However, in order to ensure safety and ensure that there would be no accidents, backup energy was still necessary.


    ¡°Then how do we monitor the power usage of this wireless power transmission platform?¡±


    ¡°The receiver only needs an electric meter. You don¡¯t even need an electric meter. As long as you have an account, you can directly record the power usage after connecting to the charging platform.¡±


    ¡°How long will it take to make this charging platform?¡±


    Tang Rui raised three fingers.


    ¡°Three months?¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t say anything. He just withdrew one of the three fingers, and then withdrew another under the few people¡¯s dumbfounded gazes.


    ¡°Done.¡±


    Tang Rui spread his hands and said.


    The corners of the few big shots ¡®eyes twitched, but there was nothing they could do about Tang Rui.


    ¡°Professor Tang, according to your plan, how much should we charge for a unit of electricity?¡±


    How much does a unit of electricity cost?


    Tang Rui really hadn¡¯t thought about this problem.


    ¡°How about 1 or 2 cents?¡±


    ¡°What about the cost of electricity generation?¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t cost much..¡±

 Chapter 322 - Chapter 322: Armed Satellite Launch, Earth Orbit Defense

    Chapter 322: Armed Satellite Launch, Earth Orbit Defense


    Network


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    After the meeting, there was a smaller meeting.


    Tang Rui stayed in the capital for over a week.


    Of course, it wasn¡¯t just about the power grid issue, but also the space elevator project and the international demand for controlled nuclear fusion, among other things.


    He attended all sorts of meetings, big and small.


    Towards the end, he became utterly confused.


    Fortunately, throughout a little more than a week, he managed to roughly outline various matters.


    The domestic power reform was a must.


    There was no doubt about that.


    just dismantling the high-voltage power grid recovered resources worth an astronomical figure.


    That was copper.


    They were already short on copper.


    Not to mention, the annual savings, calculated in hundreds of billions, made the reform of the power grid imperative, no matter how difficult.


    However, it needed to be done gradually, not all at once.


    It was planned that over the next five years, they would gradually reduce the role of the power grid. In ten years, only a wired power transmission network for emergency preparedness would be retained, and the rest would be replaced.


    As for power plants, that was an easier topic. All thermal power plants were to be phased out, and nuclear power plants would orderly withdraw from the grid. Hydropower would remain, but no new hydropower stations would be added in the future. They would only be built according to local irrigation requirements.


    Domestic changes were easy as long as the orders came from above, but it was different abroad.


    Originally, Tang Rui¡¯s idea had been to use wireless transmission technology to


    sell cheap electricity to other countries.


    But they were not fools.


    What if one day you¡¯re in a bad mood and cut off their power?


    They wanted controlled nuclear fusion reactors, not wireless transmission. But


    it wasn¡¯t like they just got whatever they wanted, so the negotiations


    continued.


    After several days, everyone reached a consensus on the controlled nuclear fusion issue.


    The country would help other nations build nuclear fusion reactors, but the control of the entire reactor would be in our hands.


    The electricity was theirs.


    But the reactor was ours.


    All maintenance, repairs, fuel additions, etc., would be handled by personnel


    sent from our country.


    Foreign power grids could only cooperate, then integrate the energy generated by the reactors into their grids, and leave the rest to us.


    That was the bottom line.


    Either agree, or go back home and research on your own.


    Eventually, countries had no choice but to agree to these terms.


    After all, without cheap electricity, their industries would have suffered a huge blow. They had to agree for the time being.


    And then go back and research slowly.


    As for wireless charging, no country had agreed to it. They¡¯d rather use the old power grids than adopt wireless charging.


    Even the United States had not agreed.


    Even when Tang Rui assured that there would be no power cuts, the U.S.


    Congress still firmly disagreed.


    Power companies were in favor, but apart from them and the oil companies, all other financial groups opposed it.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t care about this.


    ¡°If wireless charging can be cut off, can¡¯t the reactors be cut off too?¡± he thought.


    Ridiculous.


    Tang Rui hadn¡¯t bothered with the subsequent negotiations. After signing a few documents, he left the capital.


    He was supposed to keep busy in the capital.


    But the orbital defense system at home was ready, and he had to return to deal with serious matters.


    ¡°These messy meetings, whoever wants to hold them can hold them,¡± he thought.


    He was done serving them.


    After resting at home for a day.


    Tang Rui began to focus on serious matters.


    ¡°Red Lotus, bring out all the armed satellites made in the past two months, then contact the Air Force to block the airspace above,¡± he ordered.


    ¡°Okay, Master. Red Lotus understands,¡± Red Lotus replied.


    Under Tang Rui¡¯s orders, Red Lotus, controlling hundreds of robots, pulled all the armed satellites from the warehouse and placed them on the runway.


    ¡°President Tang, what are you doing?¡± Lin Chao arrived at the scene immediately and asked.


    ¡°Launching satellites.¡±


    ¡°How?¡±


    ¡°Just launch them with a swoosh.¡±


    Lin Chao, looking at the hundreds of armed satellites neatly placed on the runway with electric propulsion engines installed underneath, was stunned. Was this really a direct launch?


    Like a skyrocket?


    ¡°President Tang, is this reliable?¡± Lin Chao seemed a bit worried.


    If something went wrong with these hundreds of satellites and they fell from the sky, it wouldn¡¯t be a joke.


    ¡°Quite reliable,¡± Tang Rui confidently said.


    Previously, satellite launches were troublesome.


    Either by rocket or space shuttle.


    After all, satellites themselves didn¡¯t have propulsion and couldn¡¯t go to space on their own.


    But now it was different.


    As long as they were within the Earth¡¯s magnetic field, energy was basically unlimited. Therefore, Tang Rui equipped these armed satellites with electromagnetic anti-gravity systems and electric propulsion engines.


    Thus, using wireless power transmission, these satellites could go to space on their own.


    Just like launching skyrockets.


    The only difference might have been that one needed a lighter to ignite, and the other didn¡¯t.


    ¡°Master, all 1,200 armed satellites have been transported,¡± Red Lotus reported.


    ¡°Activate the electromagnetic anti-gravity system.


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    Buzz!


    All 1,200 armed satellites floated up and silently hovered in mid-air.


    ¡°Red Lotus, start installing the fairings.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    One by one, robots began to wrap the armed satellites with fairings, to ensure they wouldn¡¯t be damaged by high temperatures when leaving the atmosphere. Although the satellites were robust, the electronic components were still delicate.


    In less than an hour.


    All the armed satellites had their fairings installed.


    At this point, the armed satellites really looked a bit like skyrockets, the only thing missing being a stick at the bottom.


    ¡°President Tang, the airspace has been completely blocked,¡± the Air Force reported. The entire airspace above Jinling was sealed.


    No aircraft could fly over Jinling at this moment, not even fighter jets.


    ¡°Red Lotus, has the space command center given the go-ahead?¡± Tang Rui asked.


    ¡°Master, the space command center approved the launch twenty minutes ago, Red Lotus replied.


    Tang Rui nodded and then given the order.


    ¡°Launch!¡±


    At his command, all the armed satellites¡¯ electric propulsion engines ignited at once, and 1,200 armed satellites simultaneously ascended to the sky.


    The sight was indeed spectacular.


    ¡°Armed satellites have left the atmosphere, fairings detached, adjusting orbit now,¡± Red Lotus reported.


    Under Red Lotus¡¯s control, the 1,200 armed satellites, after leaving the atmosphere, began to fly towards their predetermined orbits, including geostationary orbit, synchronous orbits over domestic airspace, high orbits, and low orbits.


    It could be said, that with these 1,200 armed satellites, no missile or aircraft would have been able to enter domestic airspace.


    Neither below nor above the atmosphere.


    Of course, this was not the final satellite orbital defense network.


    The current armed satellites were just satellites, not outer space orbital strike platforms.


    So the current defense network still had some loopholes..

 Chapter 323 - Chapter 323: Outer Space is Not a Lawless Place

    Chapter 323: Outer Space is Not a Lawless Place


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Such a large-scale launch by Tang Rui had been monitored by anyone who was not blind.


    This simultaneous launch of a thousand satellites had indeed startled various countries.


    Those in the know understood.


    The ability to launch over a thousand satellites into space at the same time meant the capability to launch over a thousand intercontinental missiles.


    Although Tang Rui hadn¡¯t intended this move as a deterrent, it still gave everyone a scare.


    When the aerospace command centers of various countries detected the launch, they were almost scared out of their wits.


    Thankfully, what was launched into space were satellites, not missiles.


    And most of the satellites were positioned over their own territory, posing no threat to others.


    This was the thought process of countries far from the domestic front.


    For those closer, the thoughts were different.


    Take the neighboring ¡®sticks¡¯, for instance.


    In a blue-brick house, the big boss of the sticks, upon hearing the news, was completely shocked and started rapping in his office.


    He was calling out all sorts of nonsense.


    ¡°Should we¡­ maybe protest a bit?¡±


    After finishing his rap, the big boss, taking a deep breath, said, ¡°Write a congratulatory message and send it over, saying we are happy about the successful satellite network formation.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    It wasn¡¯t just the sticks. Japan and some neighbors nearby also gave their congratulations at the first opportunity. Other countries were slower in response but also sent their congratulations.


    What can I say?


    It¡¯s like one party reaches the summit, and everyone comes to congratulate.


    Upon receiving these telegrams, the domestic side had been grinning from ear to ear, finding the situation extremely satisfying.


    They had discovered for the first time that working could be this easy.


    Take, for example, some diplomats from smaller countries.


    As long as you provided political contributions, once the big boss was in power, you could choose a small country and become the head of a department.


    As long as the country was powerful.


    Diplomatic work became much easier.


    It wasn¡¯t about you having to do the work, but others cooperating with you, making your work comfortable.


    While the whole world was filled with congratulations on the successful formation of the domestic satellite network, one department in the United Nations was in a bind.


    This department, newly formed, was the Outer Space Orbital Resources Management Department, mainly responsible for auditing launches of satellites or spacecraft by various countries.


    Since the explosion of the Japanese space station in outer space, this department was born under the joint effort of the five good Samaritans.


    In terms of authority, it was simple.


    If you wanted to launch a rocket, you had to first get approval from this department. Any launch without approval was a violation of international law.


    Then this department had the right to destroy it.


    Tang Rui¡¯s previous satellite launch hadn¡¯t even notified, let alone got approval from this department, which was completely unaware.


    Even after the satellite launch was completed.


    They had only received the news then.


    Isn¡¯t this a provocation?


    ¡°Director, the Crimson Corp, launched satellites without our approval, how should we handle this?¡±


    A person from John Bull, addressing the current director of the department, our person sent there, asked.


    This question wasn¡¯t really about punishing Crimson Corp.


    It was more about watching the excitement.


    People from John Bull naturally liked doing this, stirring the pot and chatting nonsense everywhere.


    As long as there was something international, they were involved.


    ¡°First, ask what the situation is, then discuss how to handle it,¡± the director had said casually.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Soon.


    A phone call had been made to Crimson Corp, inquiring about this matter.


    Tang Rui received the news immediately.


    ¡°What¡¯s this? Launch approval? Just tell them the approval has passed, it was an oversight by a temporary worker, who forgot to upload.¡±


    After he finished speaking, he let Red Lotus log into the UN¡¯s Outer Space Orbital Resources Management Department¡¯s backend, submitting a launch application on behalf of Crimson Corp.


    Then he logged into his own backend, as the head of the department¡¯s technical inspection expert group, and passed the audit of Crimson Corp.¡¯s rocket launch technology.


    The procedures were completed.


    This minor issue, he hadn¡¯t paid attention to before and had forgotten about it.


    Not just him, the aerospace command center had also forgotten.


    If it weren¡¯t for the call from the other side.


    Who would remember there¡¯s such a department in the UN?


    Even if remembered, it wouldn¡¯t be taken seriously.


    It¡¯s not there to restrict them, so there¡¯s no need to care.


    ¡°Director, their employee made an operational error, and the approval process is now complete.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s fine then. We¡¯re a new department, and they¡¯re not very clear about the process. A little error is quite normal.¡±


    After the director spoke, everyone nodded in agreement.


    Seeing this, the person from John Bull helplessly pursed his lips, failing to stir the pot and feeling frustrated.


    After the UN department ended work.


    An employee from India immediately called home to report the laxity in the department¡¯s audit.


    It was just a formality.


    Launch first, then complete the procedures.


    The Indians believed it.


    The previous space disaster caused by the Japanese rocket had severely damaged their satellites, necessitating additional launches.


    But they were unclear about the new UN department, so they didn¡¯t want to be the first to break the ice.


    As a result, Crimson Corp, directly launched over a thousand satellites, occupying the surrounding orbits.


    If Crimson continued launching, there would be no orbit left for them, creating a big problem.


    So, India also decided to launch satellites.


    This time, they planned to follow Crimson Corp¡¯s approach, quietly launching without informing anyone, and completing the procedures after the launch.


    Just like that, three days later, India¡¯s rocket carrying about twenty satellites had been directly launched into space, heading towards outer space.


    ¡°Master, an unapproved and unapplied black rocket detected, estimated to enter Earth¡¯s orbit in 1 minute 12 seconds.¡±


    ¡°Whose is it?¡± Tang Rui, who was conducting research, immediately asked upon hearing Red Lotus¡¯s report.


    ¡°India¡¯s.¡±


    ¡°Destroy it.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    Under Tang Rui¡¯s command, several armed satellites in geosynchronous orbit above the Himalayas had locked onto the rocket at the same time and fired dozens of lasers.


    0.001 seconds later.


    India¡¯s rocket had been directly blown up, with all debris neatly cleared.


    On the big screen of the ground command center.


    They had seen the screen flash, then the rocket lost contact, the signal disappearing completely.


    When they tried to find the rocket through other means, they couldn¡¯t locate it at all.


    Until the UN department held a press conference.


    Announcing they had destroyed an unapproved rocket, which belonged to India.


    They wanted to tell everyone.


    Outer space was not lawless; rockets couldn¡¯t be launched at will..

 Chapter 324 - Chapter 324: Civilization Extension Plan

    Chapter 324: Civilization Extension Plan


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation l Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    India¡¯s rocket had been written off.


    The issue had caused a big stir.


    The whole world knew about it, and everyone was laughing at India.


    India was also very angry about it.


    But it was of no use.


    Those with clear insight knew that this new department of the United Nations was enforcing the will of the new leader.


    The previous leader had used his will on oil.


    The new leader, on the other hand, had focused his will on space.


    Something called ¡°technological overpowering¡± and ¡°space hegemony.¡± That


    was it.


    With the new official¡¯s first acts, the first fire had burned India into a state of embarrassment, and he was utterly powerless.


    Regarding international affairs.


    Tang Rui was just watching the excitement and didn¡¯t get involved.


    He was too busy with his own affairs.


    ¡°Chief Engineer Tang, this is the latest design of the space weapon platform, which possesses all-domain strike capabilities against ground, air, and outer space, equipped with laser weapons, electromagnetic weapons, and high-yreld missiles¡­¡±


    Tang Rui¡¯s research team, after half a month of effort, had finally completed the design of the space weapon platform.


    Of course, it was barely completed.


    There was still a significant gap from the ideal outer space weapon platform in


    Tang Rui¡¯s mind.


    The most critical issue was the lack of firepower.


    32 laser cannons, 16 electromagnetic guns, 255 missiles.


    What could this level of firepower achieve?


    What about the main cannon?


    A weapon platform without a main cannon had too limited a killing power.


    ¡°Continue modifying, the secondary weapons are fine, but the key main cannon is missing.¡±


    After hearing the report, Tang Rui told the research team that it wasn¡¯t that he was being unreasonable, but this design overlapped with the capabilities of armed satellites.


    ¡°Chief Engineer Tang, do you mean to increase the attack power?


    ¡°Exactly, we currently don¡¯t lack saturation strike capability and coverage strike capability. What we lack is high-powered single-target attack capability, which is why we need the armed platform.


    Otherwise, why wouldn¡¯t I just build more armed satellites instead of insisting on an armed platform.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded, expressing his thoughts.


    ¡°Okay, then we¡¯ll go back and revise.


    ¡°Alright, off you go.¡±


    After the weapon platform design team left, the outer space communication


    team came.


    However, this time they were not reporting data, but applying for a nuclear fusion reactor.


    ¡°Chief Engineer Tang, the design of the Queqiao Relay Space Station is completed, but it lacks a small controllable nuclear fusion reactor.


    ¡°Show me the blueprints.¡±


    ¡°Okay, the blueprints are in the secret database file 22-1337-


    Tang Rui opened the Queqiao Project Relay Space Station data file and found the latest communication system design blueprints.


    After he finished looking at them, he frowned.


    ¡°is the communication system you designed still only capable of delay-free communication up to 4 million kilometers?


    After he had uploaded the quantum information transition technology, many personnel in the country went to study it.


    These people in front of him were among those who had studied it.


    Although he hadn¡¯t managed the study class, according to his expectations, more than half a year had passed, and they should have extended the communication range, if not mastered the technology.


    But what was the result?


    Previously it was 4 million kilometers, and now it was still 4 million kilometers.


    It seemed like they were just playing around.


    This was a waste of the organized study.


    ¡°Yes, this system is optimized and replicated based on the blueprints you uploaded,¡± replied the research team immediately.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you conducted in-depth research?¡± asked Tang Rui.


    ¡°Well¡­ there are secret research institutes conducting in-depth research, but we don¡¯t have that here.¡±


    ¡ö¡¯Okay, let¡¯s wait on the relay space station issue. Don¡¯t rush it until the delay-free communication technology reaches 10 million kilometers.¡± Tang Rui waved his hand, sending them off.


    If this was how research was conducted, then what was the use of these people?


    He had already worked out the specific theories, and yet after half a year, there was no innovation?


    ¡°Red Lotus, send a message to my teacher, ask if he is free for a video call.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Five minutes later.


    The video call from Academician Yu was connected to the laboratory.


    From the background of the video, it was apparent that Academician Yu was busy in his laboratory, not in his office at the university.


    ¡°What¡¯s up, is there something you need?¡± Academician Yu asked directly. ¡°Teacher, I uploaded the quantum information transition transmission technology earlier, why do the people assigned to me only grasp the initial system? Haven¡¯t you conducted in-depth research?


    Tang Rui raised the issue, as he didn¡¯t want his breakthroughs to be ignored.


    If such technology wasn¡¯t valued


    , then there must be a significant problem somewhere.


    ¡°You¡¯re talking about the delay-free communication technology, which is now classified as top-secret technology, the same level as the magnetic field control technology you uploaded earlier.


    The country has already assigned a team to conduct in-depth research, but I am not clear about the specific results, my security clearance isn¡¯t high enough.¡±


    Academician Yu said helplessly, never expecting that one day in the field of satellite communication, he would be unable to access the latest information due to insufficient security clearance.


    ¡°Impossible, what kind of security clearance that even you can¡¯t access it?¡± Tang Rui was shocked after hearing this.


    ¡°City 404, the authorities have reopened City 404, and this time it¡¯s not in the desert, but in the underground nuclear Great Wall.¡±


    ¡°Why would they do that?¡± Tang Rui was puzzled.


    ¡°YOU should ask the authorities directly, I really don¡¯t know. If you want to find out, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll ask.¡±


    After hanging up the call, Tang Rui contacted Lin Chao to inquire about the reason for the reopening of City 404.


    Twenty minutes later, Lin Chao arrived with a dynamic secret key.


    ¡°I am not authorized to know the specifics, you can see for yourself through the key.¡± After saying this, Lin Chao left the key and departed.


    It was all very secretive.


    Tang Rui used the key to allow Red Lotus to access the data.


    A document appeared before him.


    The Implementation Plan for the Future Space Age Civilization Seed Preservation Project ¨C City 404 Restart Plan.


    Seeing this title, Tang Rui smirked.


    It seemed like things were getting a bit serious.


    He continued reading.


    The more he read, the more furrowed his brows became.


    How to put it.


    The initial intention of this plan was to preserve the seeds of civilization, and this seed was not just any human civilization, but specifically the Huaxia issue.


    As humanity steps into outer space, entering the interstellar age, some issues previously overlooked by the nation have now become top priorities.


    Among them, the most crucial was the dispersal of civilization.


    It was inevitable.


    Once technology reached a certain level, a spaceship could carry the essence of a civilization¡¯s technology and create a new nation on a habitable planet. Under these circumstances, how to ensure that the Huaxia civilization continues even if our main civilization is destroyed, became a very important question.


    After reading the overview, Tang Rui was numb.


    The space elevator hadn¡¯t even started construction yet.


    There was no trace of the lunar base.


    And they were already considering issues of the interstellar age..

 Chapter 325 - Chapter 325: Americas Operation to Restore Honor

    Chapter 325: America¡¯s Operation to Restore Honor


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation | Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    After reading all the materials, Tang Rui felt quite a bit of emotion.


    Regarding this plan, he couldn¡¯t say he was optimistic, but it was better than nothing. He just didn¡¯t know if the future would develop as predicted.


    To put it simply.


    This plan was born to ensure the purity of Huaxia civilization in the future cosmic era.


    For instance, when technology advances in the future.


    Everyone could buy a spaceship and wander freely.


    At that time, many people would certainly find a habitable planet and rule it as their own.


    It was inevitable that such people would exist.


    Even the transformation of human society might occur at this time.


    But how it would change, was hard to say.


    It could be a good change, but it could also be bad, and nobody could be sure at the moment.


    So, the authorities started to take precautions, preparing a seed of Huaxia civilization to go out and establish branch bases when the time came.


    The restart of City 404 was to ensure that the seed of civilization had the highest level of technology.


    Tang Rui could only say that the authorities were happy with it.


    What else could he say?


    ¡°Red Lotus, put this file in the safe.¡±


    Tang Rui collected the file and instructed Red Lotus to store it properly.


    In the blink of an eye.


    The time came to the end of the month.


    After ten billion in construction, the Bohai Bay underwater tunnel project was finally completed.


    As the chief designer and project leader, Tang Rui naturally attended the opening ceremony.


    The ceremony was quite simple.


    It involved a few cars and journalists entering from one entrance, interviewing and filming along the way, and then coming out the other side.


    Tang Rui, sitting in a Coaster, was interviewed in the vehicle.


    ¡°Mr. Tang, we¡¯ve arrived at the location.¡±


    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s get out of the car.¡±


    When the car reached the middle of the tunnel, near the underground mineral vein, Gaoyang reminded Tang Rui, and then a group of people got out of the car.


    Among these people were those responsible for the oil pipeline and some military personnel.


    After getting out of the car, they came to an elevator in the middle of the tunnel and took it to the control center.


    There wasn¡¯t much to say about the oil pipeline.


    He had already explained the equipment situation to the oil company; they just needed to be on duty here, basically with nothing much to do.


    Tang Rui, however, took the military personnel to another control hall, where the weapons were located.


    ¡°Academician Tang, can the defense works here withstand a nuclear explosion under the seabed?¡± asked a military bigwig.


    ¡°Of course, even if the underwater tunnel can¡¯t withstand it, this place can. There are three safety gates below, and there is also a safe house and a warehouse here. Even a direct hit from a nuclear torpedo, this place can withstand it.¡±


    Tang Rui confidently said. He had considered these issues when designing, and there was no problem with the defense.


    After all, outside was an undersea mineral vein.


    Ignoring the seabed¡¯s mud layer, just the thickness of the seabed mineral vein was over 3 kilometers.


    Resisting a nuclear explosion was a small issue.


    ¡°Academician Tang, how will the weapons here be transported and installed?¡± After touring the control hall and understanding the weapons there, the military bigwig asked again.


    ¡°No need for transport and installation. When I built this place, I considered self-sufficiency.


    So the weapons here don¡¯t need external transport and can be produced on their own. The raw materials stored in the warehouse are enough to make 1600 intercontinental missiles.¡±


    ¡°What about the warheads?¡± The bigwig caught the key point.


    The warheads too.¡± Tang Rui replied nonchalantly.


    The bigwig was speechless.


    Oh boy.


    This was a big thing developed right under their noses, and Tang Rui wouldn¡¯t have mentioned it if he hadn¡¯t asked.


    Are the raw materials extracted from seawater?¡±


    ¡°Yes, come with me.¡±


    Tang Rui led the bigwig to the secret raw material extraction hall to give him a glimpse of what was inside.


    Deuterium, tritium, uranium.


    Wow.


    Big and small nuclear weapons, all could be made here.


    ¡°Academician Tang has thought of everything thoroughly,¡± the bigwig finally managed to say after organizing his words for a while.


    ¡°Of course.¡± Tang Rui was quite proud.


    The bigwig.


    Originally, he could have used the special materials refined here.


    But now they were no longer needed.


    There was everything on the moon.


    Helium-3 was much more useful than deuterium and tritium, so the special materials here were outdated.


    With that in mind, they were given to the military.


    After leaving the undersea control hall, Tang Rui returned to his company by plane.


    Meanwhile, the military bigwig reported the matter.


    Upon learning this news, the authorities were amused and bemused.


    What was this?


    Out of sight, out of mind, and you come up with something frightening.


    But the authorities knew, and that was that. They arranged for professionals to guard it.


    ¡°Master, America has made a move.¡±


    When Tang Rui returned home, Red Lotus reported the news to him.


    ¡°When did they start?¡±


    ¡°As soon as you left this morning, their personnel started moving and have achieved significant results.¡±


    ¡°Show it to me, let me see.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Tang Rui sat on the sofa, licking the milk cap, watching the holographic projection screen.


    On the screen, it could be seen.


    America¡¯s soldiers were assembling on an aircraft carrier and then taking large transport helicopters to the destination.


    And where was the destination?


    Mogadishu.


    The space elevator was definitely going to be built. It was a wonder of reaching the summit, a future money-making machine, and a manifestation of space hegemony.


    Choosing this location was because it was a vital maritime traffic route, convenient from any continent.


    It had to be said.


    Mogadishu was indeed blessed with unique advantages.


    But it was not peaceful at the moment.


    Why it wasn¡¯t peaceful, everyone understood.


    Who was responsible, everyone also knew.


    So, this operation was carried out by America.


    It was an operation to restore honor.


    After all, the fall of the Black Hawk back in the day was a hard slap to America.


    This time.


    America sent over a hundred elite soldiers, still using helicopters, but not Black Hawks.


    Taking off from the aircraft carrier, they flew directly to the outskirts of Mogadishu.


    The prepared tanks and heavy weapons were handed directly to the soldiers,


    and America launched the attack without hesitation.


    ¡°This is more exciting than watching a movie.¡±


    Tang Rui watched the holographic projection, gaining a direct understanding


    of the combat capabilities of America¡¯s soldiers.


    The soldiers who came this time were the elites of America.


    A face saving measure.


    America indeed brought out its real skills and even unveiled many new pieces of equipment.


    It had to be said, that when it came to overpowering the weak, America had a knack.


    Within just three hours, America had completed the predetermined combat objectives, directly eliminating several warlords, giving them no chance to escape.


    After wiping out these warlords, the rest was easy, with the United Nations stepping in.


    The space elevator was not just a wonder.


    Domestically, the presence or absence of a space elevator wasn¡¯t important.


    But for other countries globally, the space elevator was extremely important,


    as they didn¡¯t have Tang Rui¡¯s technology.


    This operation by America was not their idea, but the will of the five good


    people and other powerful countries globally.


    So, if these military factions weren¡¯t wiped out, who would be?


    It was just their bad luck.


    Previously, no one cared about this place, and they could enjoy themselves


    with the support of hidden powers.


    Now that Tang Rui wanted to build a space elevator here, they were naturally abandoned, and even in the end, they became a tool for America to regain some reputation and pick up the face they had lost..

 Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: Nerves Signal Connection, 100%

    Chapter 326: Nerves Signal Connection, 100%


    Synchronization Rate


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°The next day, the United Nations held a meeting to discuss the situation in Mogadishu.


    The five good people had expressed that Mogadishu had been in chaos for too long, and its people needed peace.


    So, it had come to the point where this issue had to be resolved.


    However, considering the issue of sovereignty.


    The United Nations could not directly intervene and manage a country, so the idea of the Permanent Security Council was to relocate the refugees of Mogadishu to other countries.


    This direct transfer of a country¡¯s population was a first in the world.


    But when it came time to vote, all country representatives voted in support, with no one voting against.


    Why?


    Because this was the will of the five good people.


    Anyone who voted against it would not just offend one good person, but all five simultaneously.


    With this precedent, no one dared to do so now.


    Therefore, the discussion and voting at this meeting were just formalities, which everyone understood.


    After the meeting, the United Nations organized a special department to transfer people directly to various African countries.


    Each country took a share, as Mogadishu didn¡¯t have many people.


    As for those who didn¡¯t want to leave, they were considered terrorists.


    There was nothing more to be said.


    As for why the people needed to be moved, wasn¡¯t that obvious?


    As the future site of a space elevator, Mogadishu would definitely become one of the leading metropolises on Earth.


    Although the five good people were kind, they weren¡¯t running a charity. Could they let the people of Mogadishu just wait to enjoy the benefits?


    It was a joke.


    After the people were moved, Mogadishu was flattened.


    Then the land was surveyed.


    Apart from the area needed for the future space elevator, the rest was divided among everyone for development.


    As the new leader and the leading nation for the space elevator.


    We had taken half of the territory.


    The remaining land was divided as follows: America took two-fifths, Russia took one-fifth, France and the UK together took one-fifth, and the last fifth was divided among other countries.


    This division method seemed a bit problematic.


    But in reality, it was related to strength as well as contributions and dividends from the space elevator.


    Russia definitely didn¡¯t have money.


    The money was borrowed from China.


    China might have been the leader now, but they also maintained good relations with their classmates, especially the vice-leader.


    We couldn¡¯t learn from America in this aspect, it was meaningless.


    Having more friends and fewer enemies was the real way to rule.


    Although they lent money to Russia, that money was just virtual, as the cost of the space elevator was still up to China to decide.


    Similarly, they were not at a loss.


    Having given such great help to Russia, it couldn¡¯t be for free.


    The price paid by Russia was the resources of Siberia, not just mineral and forest resources, but also oil.


    Right now, Russia was relying on selling resources to survive.


    Especially oil.


    But the current pattern of oil production was basically three to one, and we had already controlled three places.


    If China targeted Russia, they wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand it.


    So Russia was also considering exchanging its restricted oil resources for a future share in the space elevator, which was not a bad deal.


    In this way, we had completely controlled the global oil resources, something Eagle Sauce wanted to do in the past but failed.


    Whether the oil price went up or down in the future.


    How much was extracted each day, how much it sold for, and to whom.


    It was all up to us now.


    How did this feel?


    Very cool.


    Tang Rui also received the news from above, the space elevator could start being built, and other equipment was easy to handle, but the carbon nanotube ropes could only be manufactured by him.


    In other places, they could only produce a meter in the lab.


    Tang Rui could produce as many meters as he wanted.


    ¡°Red Lotus, start manufacturing the core components of the space elevator, start with the ropes.¡±


    ¡°Sorry, Master, the space in the production workshop is not enough to produce the ropes.¡±


    ¡°What? Not enough space?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    After hearing this, Tang Rui went to the production workshop and looked at the densely packed equipment, smirking.


    Unknowingly, it had grown so much.


    ¡°Red Lotus, what about the other spare warehouses in the base?¡±


    ¡°Master, the spare warehouses have already been occupied by raw materials and equipment, there are no spare warehouses available.¡±


    I see.


    After hearing this, Tang Rui walked around the entire mountain base.


    Sure enough, the warehouses that were once empty were now filled, and even if some space was squeezed out, it wasn¡¯t enough for manufacturing components of the space elevator.


    ¡°Red Lotus, continue digging deeper, hollow out the mountain behind us, and create a large production workshop,¡± Tang Rui said to Red Lotus.


    ¡°Master, a fault layer has appeared in the middle of the mountain behind us, we can only excavate it as a whole, hollowing out the entire mountain.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s do it that way.¡± Tang Rui didn¡¯t care about the specifics of the construction; he just wanted the result.


    ¡°Okay, Master, the estimated construction time is three months and seven days.¡± Red Lotus immediately reported the estimated construction time to Tang Rui.


    ¡°What? Over three months?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    ¡°Is there a faster way, like blowing up the mountain, as long as it¡¯s fast and safe?¡±


    ¡°Master, according to Red Lotus¡¯s calculations, the fastest method is not to blow up the mountain, but to use mechs to cut through the mountain.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master, this is the best result simulated by Red Lotus.¡±


    ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you use this method before?¡±


    ¡°Sorry, Master, mechs are war weapons, not construction machinery, so previous calculations did not include mechs.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then use it¡­ wait, I¡¯ll drive the mech, and you tell me how to do the construction.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    After saying this, Tang Rui went back to his room to change clothes, put on his load-bearing suit, and went to the viewing platform in the villa¡¯s sky garden.


    At this time, Red Lotus controlled the mech, slowly standing up from the reservoir, walking towards the villa.


    The huge body of the mech startled the entire company when it stood up from the reservoir, and everyone saw the giant mech rising.


    Lin Chao naturally saw it too.


    ¡°President Tang, what are you doing?¡± Lin Chao immediately called Tang Rui to inquire about the situation.


    Who has offended him again?


    The mech has been brought out.


    Who is he going to cut down?


    ¡°Don¡¯t panic, I¡¯m just using the mech for construction.¡± Tang Rui said with a smile.


    ¡°Construction? Whose house are you demolishing?¡± Lin Chao¡¯s first reaction was not normal construction, but the kind of demolition.


    ¡°The production workshop in the base is not enough, I need to dig out the mountain and build a large workshop,¡± Tang Rui explained helplessly.


    Is there no trust between people?


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°More real than real gold.¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll come over and see.¡± Lin Chao put down the phone and ran out of the office.


    Tang Rui was speechless, but too lazy to care about him.


    The mech came to the viewing platform, turned around, and half-squatted, popping out of the cockpit.


    Tang Rui directly climbed into the cockpit from the viewing platform.


    The entire cockpit was a cylindrical hollow buffer chamber.


    When he entered the cockpit, the entire structure was inserted into the body of the mech, a special solution was injected, and the interior of the cockpit began to wrap around him.


    ¡°Buffer layer filled.¡±


    ¡°Life-sustaining solution injected.¡±


    ¡°Thought signal conversion in progress¡­ Synchronization rate 100%, neural connection complete.¡±


    ¡°Mech self-check complete, all systems normal.¡±


    ¡°Karmic Fire Red Lotus ¨C Start!¡±


    As Tang Rui opened his eyes, the eyes of the mech also flashed red light at the same time.


    At this time, his perspective was that of the mech.


    All sensations, through the sensors of the mech, were converted into neural signals and transmitted to Tang Rui¡¯s brain.


    In other words, Tang Rui was now the mech, no different from controlling his own body.


    ¡°This feeling is very nice.¡±


    Tang Rui moved his body, feeling very comfortable.


    The resistance of the water under his feet, the wind around him, and even his sense of smell, all transmitted to his brain.


    This powerful feeling was very good.


    Tang Rui stretched out his hand.


    The giant arm of the mech also lifted.


    AT field deployed!


    ¡°Master, the mech does not have an AT field.¡±


    Tang Rui smirked, he was just being silly, wanting to pose, but unfortunately, there were no special effects.


    ¡°Red Lotus, what do you think about making a biological mech, the kind with an AT field?¡±


    ¡°Master, according to the current level of technology, it is difficult to manufacture biological mechs, and even if a biological mech is made, AT fields, which are unscientific, cannot be realized.¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t respond.


    What do you mean it can¡¯t be realized, what about the S2 mechanism, looking down on the system panel?


    But he was just talking, biological mechs, those things can¡¯t become gods in reality, what¡¯s the use of them?


    To turn all of humanity into orange juice?¡±

 Chapter 327 - Chapter 327: Virtual Reality Core Server

    Chapter 327: Virtual Reality Core Server


    Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°President Tang, where are you?¡±


    Lin Chao hurried to the side of the reservoir, looking at the mecha standing in the middle of it, and shouted to his surroundings.


    ¡°Brother Lin, do you want to experience the feeling of looking far and wide?¡± Tang Rui said to Lin Chao below.


    The mecha was also equipped with a sound system.


    So naturally, it could speak.


    ¡°President Tang, are you piloting the mecha?¡± Lin Chao, face dumbfounded, asked when he heard Tang Rui¡¯s voice coming from the mecha.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, any problem?¡±


    ¡°No problem, how do I get up there?¡±


    After hearing Lin Chao¡¯s words, Tang Rui bent down and placed his left hand in front of Lin Chao.


    ???


    Lin Chao looked at the huge mechanical palm in front of him, speechless.


    Is this how I¡¯m supposed to get on?


    ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s safe?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you can trust me with controlling the mecha.¡±


    After twitching the corners of his mouth a couple of times, Lin Chao gritted his teeth and climbed onto the palm of the mecha.


    ¡°President Tang, please don¡¯t clench your fist.¡± Standing on the palm of the mecha, Lin Chao always felt a chill down his back.


    ¡°I assure you, you¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    Tang Rui, with one hand dragging Lin Chao and the other holding a giant saber, was still invincible¡­ no, he was still able to construct.


    Following the guidance of Red Lotus, Tang Rui came to the back of the mountain range, in front of the mountain body where the rocks in the middle layer of the mountain range were fractured.


    He raised the 40-meter-long saber.


    As the blue-white light of the blade flickered, he slashed at the mountain in front of him.


    The blade went directly into the mountain.


    He had used too much force.


    Luckily, he was controlling a mecha, otherwise, he would have definitely hurt his back. He was fine, but his jolt almost threw Lin Chao off.


    ¡°President Tang, I¡¯m fine, just don¡¯t clench your fist.¡±


    Lin Chao lay on the palm of the mecha, clinging tightly, but even at this moment, he didn¡¯t forget to remind Tang Rui.


    Falling might not kill him.


    But if Tang Rui clenched his fist, then he would be really gone.


    ¡°Brother Lin, do you want me to put you down?¡± Tang Rui asked a bit embarrassedly.


    ¡°No need, just take me back.¡± Lin Chao said, shaking his head as he looked at the long saber stabbed into the mountain.


    ¡°No problem.¡±


    Tang Rui sent Lin Chao back to the side of the reservoir and then went back to continue his work, this time he controlled his strength well.


    Lin Chao panted heavily as he watched Tang Rui¡¯s construction.


    He didn¡¯t run over because he was afraid of anything else.


    He was just afraid that Tang Rui would demolish the house.


    As long as he didn¡¯t demolish the house, even if he had to cut a hole in the Himalayas, let alone the mountain in front of him, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    Tang Rui on his side, chopped at the mountain body again and again.


    The huge commotion was so loud that people within a dozen kilometers could hear it, let alone such a large mecha. It was impossible to hide it.


    Soon, the video of the mecha appeared on the Internet.


    ¡°What is he doing? Practicing swordsmanship?¡±


    ¡°What swordsmanship? He¡¯s obviously sharpening his sword, getting ready to start a movie.¡±


    ¡°This is the romance of a man. I really want to touch the mecha up close. If I had known this mecha was real, I would have gone to the air show no matter what. It¡¯s a pity I missed it.¡±


    ¡°Stop talking. I was at the air show, but because there were too many people taking photos, I didn¡¯t go and line up. I regret it so much.¡±


    Netizens in the country left comments one after another.


    Our own people definitely just watched the excitement and made snide remarks, only thinking the mecha was cool, not considering the mecha a threat.


    But after the video was sent overseas, many people saw the mecha¡¯s blades slashing at the mountain as if they were slashing at themselves, which was unbearable.


    ¡°Can this mech penetrate our underground nuclear defenses?¡± asked a military leader from America.


    ¡°Sorry, although the answer is a bit cruel, as of now, there are no defensive fortifications on Earth that can withstand the attack of this mecha.¡±


    ¡°Alright, that¡¯s fine.¡±


    Although the mecha had only been deployed once, its achievements were extremely brilliant, clearing levels alone and directly rushing to the enemy¡¯s homeland for an unparalleled battle.


    That shocking power was still fresh in their minds.


    Forget it.


    That¡¯s all for now.


    When they enter the interstellar era, they will find ways to catch up. For now, they have no enthusiasm left.


    They worked hard to spend money.


    They really couldn¡¯t compete with the other side¡¯s cheats.


    How uncomfortable.


    The big shots of other countries thought the same.


    In the face of space supremacy and invincible mecha, war was definitely not possible. In the economic field, it was not impossible for everyone to join forces.


    However, without the support of military strength, economic warfare was a joke.


    Forget it.


    Just lie down and swing.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t know the psychological impact his actions during this period had on other countries.


    But even if he knew, he wouldn¡¯t take it seriously.


    After a busy day, Tang Rui piloted the mecha and flattened the entire mountain.


    Then, he piled up pieces of square-like gravel at the side, forming a small hill.


    After doing all this, his mission was considered complete.


    The rest of the construction work was left to Red Lotus.


    In fact, after the entire mountain was cut down, the remaining work was not a big deal at all. With Red Lotus¡¯s efficiency, the new production workshop would be completed in no more than half a month.


    This time, the production workshop was large enough to manufacture a spaceship.


    At night, after Tang Rui finished dinner, he lay on the sofa and watched a TV series.


    He had also been following this drama for the past few days.


    After all, this drama had already become very popular.


    ¡°Xiao Yue called in the afternoon and asked you to call her back when you¡¯re free tonight,¡± Li Shuyao sat next to Tang Rui and said.


    ¡°Hmm? Why didn¡¯t she call me directly?¡± Tang Rui was perplexed. His sister had something to do but didn¡¯t call him directly, instead, she called Li Shuyao. What did this mean?


    ¡°They¡¯re afraid of disturbing you.¡±


    ¡°No matter how busy I am, I still have time to answer the phone. What do they want?¡± Tang Rui asked curiously.


    ¡°About the college entrance examination.¡±


    College entrance exam?


    Tang Rui thought about it after listening. It seemed like the college entrance examination was indeed coming.


    The year he graduated from university, the two of them had just entered the second year of high school. Last year, it was the second half of the second year and the first half of the third year of high school. This year, they were about to take the college entrance examination.


    Tang Rui called Tang Yue directly.


    ¡°Brother, are you done?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t bother. Call me anytime if you need anything. You won¡¯t disturb me,¡± Tang Rui said.


    ¡°I know, Brother. Can you persuade Dad not to let me go to an ordinary university?¡±


    ¡°Not an ordinary university? Which university do you want to go to?¡±


    ¡°I want to be a pilot.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not a problem at all. Even if Dad doesn¡¯t agree, I¡¯ll teach you how to fly a plane.¡±


    When Tang Rui heard that his sister wanted to be a pilot, that was nothing difficult for him.


    Not a big deal at all.


    He could even design a fighter jet for his sister, the kind that was absolutely invincible.


    ¡°Brother, you¡¯re the best. But you¡¯d better talk to Dad about letting me go to aviation school.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go talk to Dad tomorrow in person.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Brother. Then it¡¯s settled. Pass the phone to Sister Shuyao, I want to talk to her.¡±


    ¡°You can call her directly. I still have to watch the drama. I¡¯m hanging up.¡±


    After Tang Rui finished speaking, he hung up the phone and continued watching the drama.


    Li Shuyao rolled her eyes and called Tang Yue.


    The next day, Tang Rui went directly to his father¡¯s company to talk about Tang Yue. In fact, he didn¡¯t object to Tang Yue being a pilot, he was mainly worried about the risks involved in flying a plane.


    After hearing this, Tang Rui assured everything.


    There definitely wouldn¡¯t be any problems.


    After talking to his father, Tang Rui returned to the laboratory.


    ¡°Red Lotus, assemble a supercomputer.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    In less than an hour, a quantum superconducting supercomputer was assembled.


    However, this supercomputer did not have a main control program, nor did it have artificial intelligence.


    Tang Rui came to the computer room and looked at the system panel on the supercomputer.


    [Item: Quantum Superconducting Supercomputer]


    [Experience: 0/20000]


    [Origin: 18,294.26]


    Looking at the nearly 20,000 origin points on the system panel, Tang Rui didn¡¯t hesitate and directly clicked to enhance.


    However, this time, he was not strengthening the artificial intelligence aspect, but rather the supercomputer in the direction of virtual reality.


    A few seconds later, a supercomputer almost identical to the original Honglian appeared in front of him. In fact, this mainframe could no longer be called just a supercomputer.


    [Item: Virtual Reality Core Brain Server]


    [Experience: 0/50000]


    [Enhancement: Virtual Reality World System]


    [Attributes: Reality Simulation Enhanced by 160%, Rendering Effect Enhanced by 140%, Mental Protection Strength Enhanced by 100%]


    [Origin Points: 17978.26]


    ¡°Red Lotus, save the design drawings and program code and then make a few gaming helmets. I want to experience it first.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master..¡¯1

 Chapter 328 - Chapter 328: Space elevator cable test

    Chapter 328: Space elevator cable test


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    After Red Lotus finished making the game helmet, Tang Rui played games in the lab for over two hours.


    How should it be put?


    Playing games on a console and then trying to replicate that experience in a virtual reality world is just nonsense.


    The last level of Ace Combat.


    You have to go through a long tunnel.


    In the real world, with three gates closed, you can¡¯t really fly through; you might as well wait for death.


    But in the game, such a setting is indeed possible.


    However, it¡¯s quite uncomfortable to do this in a virtual reality world.


    ¡°Red Lotus, delete this game and redesign one that is closer to reality, simulating actual combat.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master, Red Lotus understands.¡±


    After putting down the game helmet.


    Tang Rui called Lin Chao to talk about Tang Yue¡¯s situation.


    He didn¡¯t even need to state specific requirements.


    The Air Force would definitely arrange everything well.


    In the blink of an eye.


    The college entrance examination was over.


    Tang Rui accompanied his two sisters for the college entrance examination, then took them out for two days before getting back to his main work.


    ¡°Red Lotus, is the space elevator cable ready?¡±


    ¡°Master, one cable has been made so far.¡±


    ¡°Send a message to Mogadishu, tell them I¡¯m on my way and prepare to test the cable.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    After Tang Rui spoke, he put on his load-bearing suit and boarded the mech.


    Although there were no issues with him going abroad now, he still preferred to play it safe.


    Thus, he chose to pilot the mech there.


    As Tang Rui entered the mech, the newly built production workshop¡¯s dome opened, and a uniquely designed flat flying vehicle slowly took off from inside the workshop.


    This flat flying vehicle looked like a sand transport ship on a river, flat at the bottom and top, resembling a slightly thinner slab of brick.


    Tang Rui piloted the mech to take off and stood on the flat flying vehicle.


    ¡°Red Lotus, let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    As Tang Rui commanded, the eight high-power electric propulsion engines at the back of the vehicle started.


    ¡°I feel like I¡¯m flying on a sword, except this sword is a bit ugly,¡± he realized that the design was a bit off.


    But compared to directly flying the mech there, he chose to go with the flying vehicle, at least it was less tiring.


    Meanwhile.


    After receiving the message in Mogadishu, they immediately started the final inspection of the base of the space elevator.


    The foundation of the entire base was dug 1500 meters deep.


    3600 ultra-strong alloy steel columns were buried as the support frame.


    Then, special cement was poured, and finally, a massive steel base was covered.


    The entire project was carried out by China Construction.


    But the equipment and steel were provided by Tang Rui¡¯s side.


    ¡°Academician Tang, welcome to guide us.¡±


    ¡°No need for formalities, how is the base going?¡± Tang Rui asked upon arrival, looking at the huge construction site.


    ¡°Currently, 65% of the space elevator base has been completed, and the cargo elevator base is fully completed.¡±


    ¡°Good, let¡¯s test the cable first.¡±


    After saying this, Tang Rui had Red Lotus control the flying vehicle to land.


    After landing.


    The engine part at the rear of the vehicle automatically detached, revealing the internal cable connectors and adapters.


    Connecting the cable was not as simple as tying a rope to the base.


    To cope with the extreme stretching capability needed during the use of the space elevator and the deflection angle at the space port, the cable at the base needed to reserve one kilometer of extra length.


    Once the stretching force reached the red line, the base¡¯s cable would release more cable.


    If the cable started to sway, the base would need to retract it.


    In simple terms.


    You can think of this device at the base as flying a kite, but this kite is a space station.


    The cable installation was very fast.


    As the interface and equipment were pre-planned and installed, Tang Rui attached the connector, and it was done.


    Then, the engine part of the flying vehicle was reassembled.


    Afterward, the entire vehicle switched from horizontal to vertical and started flying towards outer space.


    At the tail of the flying vehicle, the cable was connected.


    Tang Rui grabbed the cable and followed the flying vehicle towards outer space, like a burden.


    Fifteen minutes later.


    The flying vehicle reached the geostationary orbit at 36,000 kilometers.


    Upon reaching this point, the vehicle stabilized in orbit, moving synchronously with the Earth.


    Tang Rui then controlled the mech, grabbing the other end of the cable, and continued towards a higher orbit.


    He stopped only when the cable was taut.


    ¡°Red Lotus, how are the current data?¡± Tang Rui asked while holding the cable.


    ¡°Master, the current tensile strength of the cable is 72GPa, with real-time fluctuation values between 3-nGPa.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the difference in stable data in the middle layer?¡±


    ¡°0.17-0.21.¡±


    ¡°Next, I will conduct a test and record the data.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    Tang Rui then controlled the mech¡¯s arm to start shaking the cable.


    Shaking the cable from more than 50,000 kilometers in outer space.


    The energy transmitted to the earth¡¯s surface would be geometrically amplified. If the base couldn¡¯t withstand it, it would be disastrous.


    Tang Rui watched the real-time data.


    As he shook the cable, the green parts on the cable started turning yellow, and some areas even turned red.


    Red meant the warning line.


    Once the fluctuation values exceeded the warning line, it meant the cable¡¯s capacity was reaching its limit.


    But normally, no one would shake a cable in space; this was just an extreme test.


    Buzzing¡­


    When the energy reached the base, the entire base trembled at a high frequency.


    But after shaking for a while, it returned to normal.


    ¡°Red Lotus, what was the most dangerous value just now?¡± Tang Rui asked.


    He had been watching the screen, but the data changed too quickly for him to keep up.


    ¡°Master, the most dangerous value just now was 288GPa, only i2GPa away from the warning line.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded and then proceeded to the next test.


    He started the mech¡¯s engine, grabbed the cable, and pulled hard as if trying to uproot it.


    But no matter how hard he tried, the cable didn¡¯t budge at all.


    Even on the display, none of the values turned yellow.


    Good.


    This meant there was no need to worry about the counterweight satellite platform.


    Compared to the previous shaking, this stretching issue was not a problem at all.


    ¡°Red Lotus, launch the temporary counterweight.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    The flying vehicle at the 36,000-kilometer orbit launched a flat, solid sphere, which was used as a temporary counterweight to replace the satellite platform.


    Since the cable was already launched, it couldn¡¯t be brought back down.


    The mech caught the launched temporary counterweight and then attached the cable to it.


    After completing all this.


    Tang Rui returned to Earth on the flying vehicle.


    ¡°Work hard on construction; all cables will be completed within six months. By then, the base must be flawless.¡±


    ¡°Academician Tang, rest assured, we guarantee to complete the task,¡± the person in charge of China Construction assured.


    ¡°Good, thank you for your hard work.¡±


    After saying this, Tang Rui returned to the country on the flying vehicle.


    Soon.


    The news that the space elevator cable test was completed spread all over the world.


    The cable was the biggest challenge for the space elevator.


    Now that the cable issue was resolved.


    The space elevator was no longer a problem..

 Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: Transport Spaceship and the Unknown Massive Celestial Body (Part 1)

    Chapter 329: Transport Spaceship and the Unknown Massive Celestial Body (Part 1)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Tang Rui, returning home, sat on the observation deck in a daze.


    Night fell.


    The moon rose.


    Today happened to be the fifteenth, and the moon was very round.


    ¡°Red Lotus, display the lunar geological map,¡± Tang Rui suddenly said to Red Lotus.


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    On the holographic projection model, the area of the moon that has been explored now has reached 60%.


    The remaining 40% is still being explored by the mechanical dogs.


    Red Lotus, find a location with underground water resources and a flat terrain.¡±


    ¡°Master, there are a total of 1.83 million geological environments that meet your requirements. Would you like to conduct a precise screening?¡±


    ¡°Choose the ones with the best scenery, the broadest view, where you can see the Earth, and it would be even better if there are some unique landscapes nearby.¡±


    After listening, Tang Rui thought for a moment and added some conditions. Whoosh!


    Red Lotus instantly screened out several locations that met his requirements. This one was not bad.


    This place was good.


    Tang Rui clicked on several locations, enlarged them to view, and found all of them to be very satisfactory, completely meeting his requirements.


    Finally, after selecting for a long time, he chose a location backed by a mountain peak. This place had a wide view in front, directly overlooking the Earth, and the mountain peak at the back was a sheer cliff with a smooth surface.


    Building a palace here for a wedding would be quite nice. The cliff at the back could also be used for carving, or engraving a mural, which should have a great effect.  b


    ¡°Red Lotus, based on the images in fantasy novels, collect pictures of buildings and artistic works from the internet, and simulate a 3D effect model of the Guanghan Palace, displaying the actual effect after completion.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    In a few seconds, Red Lotus generated hundreds of videos.


    Although it lacks creativity.


    But the Al drawings and renderings on the internet are very beautiful, and Red Lotus does it even better.


    Tang Rui opened the videos, looking at each one.


    They all felt good.


    After watching too many, he started to experience aesthetic fatigue.


    Forget it, let¡¯s wait for Li Shuyao to choose tonight.¡±


    Closing these videos and no longer selecting, he was really dazzled and didn¡¯t know which one to choose.


    ¡°Red Lotus, the various equipment for the construction of the lunar base can start to be manufactured, then show the model of the transport spaceship that was not designed last time.¡±


    Compared to choosing architectural designs, he was more skilled at designing spaceships.


    This spaceship had already been designed last year.


    However, the design was interrupted halfway due to the affairs of the Asu family, and he never got around to finishing it because of more pressing matters.


    This time, to build a base on the moon, a transport spaceship is a standard necessity, and he can¡¯t do without it.


    But now, Tang Rui¡¯s ideas are different from before.


    Previously, he had been thinking of making a transport spaceship with a few thousand tons of cargo, just like the spaceships in games.


    But with the construction of the space elevator, he realized that these kinds of spaceships are not very practical, or at least not suitable for civilian use.


    This time, the transport cables are specially made flying vehicles.


    After all, a transport spaceship can¡¯t fit them.


    So the previous design was basically useless, except for keeping the bridge, communication, and energy modules, everything else had to be started over.


    Tang Rui raised his hand, dismantled the spaceship model, and directly deleted the external hull structure of the ship.


    The keel was kept, the equipment was kept, and the internal structure and cables were all deleted.


    The entire transport spaceship was left with only one keel.


    Tang Rui grabbed the keel and stretched it, from the original 300 meters long directly to 4.5 kilometers.


    Then he thickened the keel and designed it in segmented joints.


    Basically, each segment of the keel was 500 meters long.


    On each segment, he installed several brackets.


    These brackets were for hanging things.


    According to his idea, each bracket could hang a bunch of space transport containers.


    The standard for the containers was the load standard of the space cargo elevator, basically reaching the thousand-ton level.


    When the time came, the space electric thrusters would directly spit out the containers, which could then be hung on the brackets of the transport spaceship¡¯s keel.


    No outer shell was needed. After hanging tens of thousands of tons of materials, the transport spaceship could set sail.


    This transportation efficiency could completely compress the cost to the level of air transport, only slightly higher than sea transport.


    Then, building materials for the lunar base could easily be transported from Earth to the moon.


    If it were like what he originally thought.


    Just making one transport spaceship.


    Goodness.


    Just building the equipment for the lunar base would be like ants moving


    house, transporting back and forth, exhausting.


    After designing the keel, Tang Rui modified the original bridge, placing it at


    the front of the transport spaceship.


    Then he modified the rear thrusters and installed them at the tail, and the entire transport spaceship was designed.


    The internal pipelines and other details were left to Red Lotus for optimization. ¡°Red Lotus, optimize the internal details of this transport spaceship, and at the same time simulate and calculate the structural stress of the spaceship, especially paying attention to the influence of Earth¡¯s gravity and the moon¡¯s gravity on the spaceship.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master, Red Lotus will conduct a comprehensive simulation calculation


    of the entire operating spaceship.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded after listening and left the laboratory.


    He waited for the evening.


    When Li Shuyao returned home, he would show her the Guanghan Palace videos designed by Red Lotus, letting Li Shuyao choose her favorite design. ¡°There will be a reward tonight.¡±


    After watching several videos, Li Shuyao happily came to Tang Rui¡¯s side and whispered in his ear..

 Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: Transport Spaceship and Unknown Massive Celestial Body (Part 2)

    Chapter 330: Transport Spaceship and Unknown Massive Celestial Body (Part 2)


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Really?¡± Tang Rui¡¯s eyes lit up.


    Li Shuyao saw Tang Rui¡¯s eyes sparkling and rolled her eyes, too lazy to pay him any attention, and continued watching the video.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t care; he ran upstairs to start preparing various items for the evening.


    ¡°This little bell is nice, this one¡­¡±


    After about fifteen minutes.


    Tang Rui returned to the bedroom with a bunch of things, then went to take a bath, waiting for Li Shuyao to come back.


    After waiting for two hours.


    Li Shuyao finally finished watching the video and returned to the bedroom.


    ¡°Don¡¯t rush, I¡¯m going to take a bath first.¡±


    Saying that she took the clothes selected by Tang Rui and entered the bathroom.


    Half an hour later.


    The sound of jingling bells rang in the bedroom, and the small bell rhythmically swayed.


    At the same time.


    At the American Gravitational Wave Detection Laboratory, they were conducting a start-up check after upgrading their equipment.


    Several professors from our country were also there.


    What¡¯s the advantage of being the squad leader?


    It¡¯s that all the major laboratories around the world, except for military ones, and various basic science laboratories, are open to you.


    Although we have participated in many international projects in the past.


    We were just there to observe.


    Core equipment was off-limits, documents were given to us last, and we were even not allowed to watch during experiments.


    Not to mention having a leading role.


    Now it¡¯s different.


    A significant portion of the core equipment¡¯s chips and materials are unique to our country, and our scientists, not just going to see, can disassemble and assemble them without any problem.


    As for others, they need our permission to even look.


    After all, if you mess with something as precise as a carbon-based chip, what if you damage it?


    We didn¡¯t just transfer the lead in experiments, but our suggestions were also a must-listen for them.


    This was the direct benefit of being the squad leader.


    I digress.


    Back to the American Gravitational Wave Laboratory.


    This laboratory uses laser interference to monitor gravitational wave movements, simply put, to observe the wavelength of lasers.


    Gravity is the distortion of spacetime.


    That is to say, when there are gravitational wave movements, spacetime also fluctuates, so the scale of spacetime will be different.


    This kind of fluctuation is very subtle.


    Originally, America¡¯s laboratory could only monitor gravitational waves emitted by black holes.


    Slightly weaker waves couldn¡¯t be detected at all.


    Now, America¡¯s laser interference equipment has been upgraded with chips, laser emitters, and sensors, theoretically able to detect even finer gravitational waves.


    But whether it actually worked was still a question mark.


    The equipment and system were self-checked for a long time.


    Everything was normal.


    ¡°Everything is normal with the equipment, thanks to Mr. Gu¡¯s help, otherwise we couldn¡¯t have bought the T3 level carbon-based quantum chip,¡± said Professor Aixia, the head of the laboratory, excitedly to Professor Gu who had come from our country.


    ¡°Since the equipment has been checked, can we start the experiment?¡± After listening, Professor Gu didn¡¯t make small talk and directly asked about the experiment.


    The T3-level quantum chip is already outdated in our country.


    The current 200W quantum supercomputers use T4-level quantum chips, but even so, it is challenging to buy a T3-level chip abroad.


    It¡¯s not about an embargo, but the production is too low, prioritizing domestic equipment upgrades, and there¡¯s no stock for foreign countries.


    ¡°Of course, no problem, let¡¯s start the experiment now,¡± Professor Aixia said, immediately pressing the start button.


    Whoosh!


    Two long lasers, through a vacuum pipeline, intersected in an L-shape at the end, then each entered the sensor at the end.


    The newly upgraded main computer of the laboratory.


    Began to continuously collect data.


    At this time, no one in the laboratory spoke, everyone was staring at the constantly refreshing data on the big screen.


    Huh?


    professor Gu and Professor Aixia, at the same time, widened their eyes.


    Because they discovered a peculiar piece of data, which had been detected many years ago.


    But back then, the equipment was not so precise.


    So regarding this data, everyone couldn¡¯t find a real explanation and had to treat it as useless data.


    But now, after seeing the annotations behind this data, they were excited.


    Because the system¡¯s automatic calculation results showed that these gravitational waves were emitted by the sun.


    That is to say.


    They were now able to detect the sun¡¯s gravitational wave data.


    This is a big deal for the entire scientific community.


    Eh?


    At this time, they discovered another strange piece of data.


    But they had never seen this data before and didn¡¯t know what it was, so they


    couldn¡¯t judge for the time being.


    But with their scientific literacy, upon seeing this data, they were sure that there must be a large mass celestial body hidden behind it.


    After a long while, the data on the big screen began to fluctuate repeatedly.


    That was to say, the gravitational waves they were monitoring now were just these.


    The next step was to wait for the rabbit.


    Once there is any change in the gravitational waves, they would know immediately.


    ¡°Summarize the data, and start calculations,¡± said Professor Aixia.


    Soon, hundreds of pages of data were printed out.


    Of course, this printed data was not for calculation but for archiving.


    The real data for calculation had already been sent to various groups for data analysis and computation.


    Professors Gu and Aixia then took out that strange piece of data and began to calculate.


    The more they calculated, the more they felt something was wrong.


    Did they calculate wrong?


    No result.


    Was it a problem with the equipment?


    Both put down their pens and looked at each other.


    ¡°My calculation results show that there is a large mass celestial body near the solar system.¡±


    ¡°It seems I didn¡¯t calculate wrongly, because I got the same result.¡±


    This¡­


    Both felt a chill.


    A large mass celestial body hidden near the solar system.


    Simply frightening.


    Both quickly made phone calls, starting to contact other institutions and laboratories, and also reported upwards.


    After receiving the report, everyone took it very seriously.


    It just happened to be night in our country, and the observatory immediately adjusted the angle of the astronomical telescope to observe the area where the large mass celestial body was hidden.


    The Webb Space Telescope in outer space also adjusted its direction, scanning and photographing the area regardless of cost.


    At the same time, many top experts also got the data from the laboratory and started to calculate.


    The results were the same.


    There indeed was a large mass celestial body near the solar system.


    Its gravity had already collided with the sun¡¯s gravity, but they simply couldn¡¯t discover it before.


    After discovering it now, it was shocking.


    The next day, when Tang Rui woke up in the morning, he felt a bit uncomfortable in his waist.


    He reached in and fished out a little bell connected to a neck collar.


    ¡°Master, there is an urgent email, do you want to open it now?¡±


    ¡°Urgent email, who sent it? What time was it sent?¡±


    ¡°It was sent by Professor Feng of the Astronomical Physics Institute of the Academy of Sciences at 3:28 this morning.¡±


    ¡°Open it directly.¡± Tang Rui sat up, leaning against the head of the bed.


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    Instantly, a holographic projection screen appeared in front of him.


    The dense text made Tang Rui, who had just woken up, feel a bit of a headache.


    But since it was an urgent email, he had to read it through.


    After about fifteen minutes, Tang Rui finished reading the urgent email, feeling a bit overwhelmed or rather a bit stunned.


    The email recounted the events.


    Then, after last night¡¯s research, top experts from around the world, after calculations, judged the large mass celestial body outside the solar system to be either a white dwarf or a small mass neutron star.


    But the problem is, whether it¡¯s a white dwarf or a neutron star, both can be observed.


    Especially being so close to the solar system.


    There¡¯s no reason they can¡¯t be observed.


    The rays from a neutron star can be detected as long as there¡¯s no equipment problem.


    It might be a bit more difficult for a white dwarf, but only a bit.


    As long as you were not blind, to say you couldn¡¯t find a shining star in a specific area, at a specific distance, would sound like a really bad joke.


    But the result¡­ was really like a joke.


    Starting last night, they searched until now, yet no country in the world observed this large mass celestial body..

 Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: Black Dwarf and Preparing to Flee

    Chapter 331: Black Dwarf and Preparing to Flee


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°This thing is indeed a bit scary.¡±


    After getting up, Tang Rui went to the laboratory to start making a space telescope.


    After all, whether there is a large mass celestial body in that area or not, just taking a picture will tell.


    Wild guessing was meaningless.


    What about alien civilizations monitoring Earth with their spaceships?


    What a joke.


    What material is used to make an alien spaceship that has one-third the mass of the Sun?


    Materials notwithstanding, A civilization capable of constructing such a massive spaceship would have already been able to shield its own gravity. We on Earth know how to make airplanes invisible.


    Wouldn¡¯t aliens know that gravitational waves would expose their existence? Is it possible?


    Tang Rui made a separate light quantum information capture device and then added a set of optical arrays, covering it with an outer shell and installing a set of ultra-high-speed optical imaging cameras and lenses in the middle.


    After finishing, he directly added some enhancements.


    [Item: Wide-Range Light Quantum Information Capture Space Telescope] [Experience: 0/58000]


    [Enhancement: Ultra-Long-Distance Wide-Area Optical Information Capture System]


    [Attributes: Detection range increased by 160%, detection accuracy improved by 140%, optical information capture capability increased by 120%] [Origin Points: 17682.26]


    Tang Rui looked at the system panel and felt pretty good.


    ¡°Red Lotus, transport this device to the Lagrange L2 point, and then start detecting that area.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    After receiving the command, Red Lotus took the space telescope away, and Tang Rui went home to eat.


    He had gotten up early in the morning to work and hadn¡¯t had breakfast yet. Before he even finished breakfast, the aerospace command center sent a message asking what he had launched into outer space.


    Tang Rui replied with ¡°space telescope.¡±


    Upon learning this, the aerospace command center became excited, as they had researched all night and still hadn¡¯t determined what that large mass celestial body was.


    Now that Tang Rui had launched the space telescope, it was definitely for this matter; they just had to wait for the news.


    By noon, the space telescope was delivered to the L2 point, which is also the best observation point outside of Earth.


    ¡°Deceleration complete, entering the gravitational equilibrium area.¡±


    ¡°Attitude adjustment complete, open the optical array.¡±


    Under the control of Red Lotus, the telescope, which had been in a bud state opened its external optical array at this moment, looking like a blooming flower.


    The pistil in the middle was the ultra-high magnification lens and camera. ¡°Spectral analysis equipment activated, beginning wide-area detection.¡± ¡°Light sources within the area locked, analyzing¡­¡±


    ¡°Analysis complete, target locked, optical capture system activated¡­¡±


    As the space telescope activated, it quickly locked onto the large mass celestial body outside the solar system.


    As the optical information was collected, the image began to become clear.


    One minute later, a dark brown planet appeared on the holographic projection screen, with scanning data next to the image.


    With a radius of 4217 kilometers, it had a mass 0.7 times that of the Sun.


    Normally, a planet of this size and mass should be a white dwarf.


    But even a fool knows that a white dwarf is not dark brown, even if its brightness is low, it shouldn¡¯t be this dim.


    Tang Rui looked at the image in front of him and frowned.


    He wasn¡¯t interested in what kind of celestial body this planet was; he cared about whether this planet was a natural or artificial body.


    If you said it was a natural body, such a special planet had never been seen before.


    If you said it was an artificial body, there didn¡¯t seem to be any man-made alterations on it.


    Very strange.


    Tang Rui studied it for a long time but couldn¡¯t figure it out.


    His knowledge of astronomy was really not much.


    ¡°Red Lotus, continue to track and photograph this planet, and then send the


    photo data to the aerospace command center.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t figure out the situation of this planet, but he knew the seriousness of the matter.


    Regardless of the condition of this planet, it was already close to reaching the solar system.


    Currently, this planet was flying towards the direction of the solar system, only 72 astronomical units away from the Sun.


    One astronomical unit is 150 million kilometers.


    When calculated this way, the distance between them is 10.8 billion kilometers quite far.


    But the problem was that the solar system and this planet were almost face-to-face, rushing towards each other, like lovers in a passionate embrace, about to hug.


    Their speeds were similar.


    The moving speed of the solar system is about 220 kilometers per second.


    Knowing the speed and distance, even a primary school student could calculate the time; the answer is 285 days.


    That is to say, in 285 days, a special planet with


    a mass reaching 0.7 times that of the Sun will plunge into the solar system.


    What would the effect be?


    The entire solar system¡¯s structure will be rewritten, all planets¡¯ orbits will become chaotic.


    By then, maybe Mars will collide with Venus.


    Neptune might crash into Jupiter.


    Anything could happen.


    What about humanity then?


    If not cheating, there is a 90% chance of extinction.


    Even whether Earth can continue to exist is hard to say.


    In other words, the end of the world had come.


    On the other hand, institutions worldwide, after receiving the data forwarded by the domestic aerospace command center, began to study this celestial body.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t understand much about astronomy, so he couldn¡¯t tell what this planet was.


    But astronomers, upon seeing the photos and data, figured out the situation immediately.


    This was a black dwarf, not because of its color, but because it was about to die.


    A black dwarf is the final evolutionary stage of a white dwarf or a brown dwarf, which means its predecessor might have been a white dwarf, but it evolved over a long time and ended up like this.


    Just like how stars constantly evolve and eventually become white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes.


    A natural result of evolution.


    The problem is, normally a white dwarf takes 200 trillion years to evolve into a black dwarf.


    How many billion years since the birth of the universe?


    13.7 billion years.


    So where did this black dwarf come from?


    Did it come from another universe?


    That¡¯s just not scientific.


    Okay.


    Regardless of how this black dwarf came to be, what should humanity do next?


    After Tang Rui finished lunch at noon, he went to a meeting.


    The content of the meeting went without saying-discussing the future of humanity.


    Just over nine months left, less than ten months.


    What was to be done?


    Professor Tang, what is your suggestion?¡±


    What else is there to say, definitely to run away,¡± Tang Rui answered without hesitation.


    He couldn¡¯t do anything about such a level of natural disaster, even if he was cheating.


    If it were a small asteroid, no, even if it were an ordinary planet hitting Earth,


    Tang Rui would have a way to destroy that planet.


    A planet-destroying cannon is not impossible to research.


    Ordinary planets are quite fragile.


    But facing a hard-as-hell black dwarf, composed of electron-degenerate matter, even a planet-destroying cannon is useless.


    A head-on collision between the Sun and the black dwarf, it¡¯s hard to say who wins and who loses.


    So, other than running away, there was no other way.


    ¡°But there are only less than ten months left, even if we make a spaceship, we


    can¡¯t take many people.¡±


    ¡°There are many ways to run away, escaping on a spaceship, escaping with the moon, even escaping with the Earth, it just depends on how you choose..¡±

 Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: Run Away? Send Them On Their Way

    Chapter 332: Run Away? Send Them On Their Way


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°How to flee with the Earth? Fit the Earth with an engine?


    ¡°You could also install a curvature engine.¡±


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    After the meeting, everyone shared their opinions.


    Anyway, with Tang Rui¡¯s start, everyone¡¯s thinking began to focus on how to


    escape.


    In the end, it seemed that the only solution was to leave on a spaceship.


    But how many spaceships can be built in ten months?


    That¡¯s hardly enough to take many people.


    The meeting ended.


    Tang Rui went to a small conference room to continue the meeting.


    ¡°How was my performance just now?¡± Tang Rui asked with a smile.


    ¡°Not bad, but is there really a solution to this disaster?¡± The bigwig from the


    National Academy¡¯s office knew the inside story, but he was still very worried.


    ¡°What¡¯s the problem? It¡¯s not like that black dwarf star is going to hit the Earth


    or the sun directly. Why run away?


    It¡¯s just an issue with the orbital paths of planets within the solar system. As


    long as we don¡¯t directly confront it, it¡¯s still solvable.¡±


    Tang Rui said indifferently, what escape? That¡¯s for others to worry about.


    ¡°Professor Tang, what¡¯s the solution?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple, just shield the gravity. As long as the Earth is not affected by gravity, then this crisis won¡¯t pose any danger to humanity.¡±


    ¡°Gravity shielding? Can it be done? But if Earth¡¯s gravity is shielded, wouldn¡¯t


    Earth¡¯s orbital path be affected too?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s complicated to explain. You can imagine, if the solar system is like a basin of water, and the black dwarf star is an iron ball about to fall into the basin.


    ¡°Normally, when the iron ball hits the water, it causes ripples. But if we place an upside-down glass in the basin, then even if the iron ball hits the water, the ripples won¡¯t affect the water inside the glass.¡±


    Tang Rui thought for a moment and gave an analogy.


    Although this description wasn¡¯t very accurate, they understood the general


    idea.


    They didn¡¯t need to know the specific principles.


    ¡°Since Professor Tang is confident, then let¡¯s proceed as planned,¡± the bigwig


    from the National Academy¡¯s office said.


    ¡°Guaranteed no problem.¡±


    After the small meeting, Tang Rui left.


    At this time, the whole world was buzzing.


    News of the end of the world couldn¡¯t be contained, too many people knew


    about it.


    After hearing the news, everyone was pessimistic.


    It was unimaginable how humanity could solve this apocalyptic crisis, but


    what could be done.


    Of course, these were just ordinary people.


    The high-level officials of various countries started making phone calls.


    An American consortium called Tang Rui, thinking of a spaceship or rather, a ticket for a spaceship.


    Any conditions would do.


    They agreed to any conditions.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t talk to these consortium people, telling them to negotiate with


    Lin Chao instead.


    That night.


    Li Shuyao came home and asked about the impending doomsday, wanting to know if there was any hope for humanity.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s absolutely no problem.¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t say much, after all, only a few people knew about this plan.


    He couldn¡¯t tell Li Shuyao the specifics.


    If she accidentally revealed it.


    That would be a big problem.


    Right, we¡¯re not thinking of running away, we¡¯re just thinking of sending you on your way, can this be said?


    In the following days.


    The world was in chaos.


    Complete chaos.


    It was better inside our country, but not so much abroad.


    But even in such a situation, the United Nations was still arguing.


    The only issue being discussed was the construction and allocation of spaceship seats.


    The core components of the spaceship could only be made by the Deep Red Company and were in short supply.


    Plus, with limited time, there were too few spaceships, not enough to go around.


    In the end.


    Our side came up with a plan.


    Since it¡¯s about running away, let¡¯s not be too picky, just turn it into hibernation pods, and everyone can go into hibernation.


    Tang Rui simply modified the transport ship.


    He transformed the positions where containers should be hung on the keel into hibernation pods, allowing one ship to take a million people away.


    If the space elevator could be built in three months, coupled with the global industrial capacity to manufacture other parts of the spaceship, then in ten months, about 20 spaceships could be built.


    In this way, government departments and wealthy people from various countries, along with their families, could all safely depart.


    Once this plan was proposed, everyone agreed.


    As long as they could evacuate, that was all that mattered.


    What happened to the rest didn¡¯t concern them.


    At this moment, the world truly cooperated without reservation.


    Tang Rui, in his laboratory, was busy assembling equipment while browsing the American core database.


    If it weren¡¯t for the end of the world, he wouldn¡¯t have had access to the contents of this database, even if the United States took it to the grave.


    ¡°America has some depth, not a few tricks up its sleeve,¡± Tang Rui muttered to himself, looking at the information.


    Unfortunately, it was of little use.


    ¡°Red Lotus, inform the Americans to send over that piece suspected to be alien wreckage.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master, Red Lotus will inform them right away.¡±


    In less than a day, America¡¯s treasured and most hidden assets were delivered


    to Tang Rui.


    It was a metal fragment, definitely not of earthly origin.


    But what exactly it was a remnant of was hard to say.


    Tang Rui used metal analysis equipment to attempt to reverse-engineer its composition but to no avail.


    This meant the fragment¡¯s manufacturing technology surpassed nano-level atomic layers, a higher-level technology.


    ¡°Red Lotus, store it in the safe, we¡¯ll research it later,¡± Tang Rui said casually.


    Now was not the time to study it.


    He was truly out of time.


    From now on, he would be immersed in the lab, continuously making various devices.


    No choice.


    For the sake of the source point, he had no other option.


    Tang Rui secluded himself at home, undisturbed by anyone.


    The outside situation was somewhat controlled.


    Each country had its experts.


    Under the analysis of think tanks, the countries unified their statements, revealing the solution.


    That was to use antimatter bombs.


    Humanity could extract antimatter, but it was resource-intensive and couldn¡¯t be stored for long.


    But most people knew of antimatter¡¯s existence.


    Although the black dwarf star was hard, antimatter didn¡¯t care. Upon impact with the black dwarf, matter-antimatter annihilation would occur.


    Using this pretext, the countries managed to calm the situation.


    Then, the world began frantically manufacturing parts for spaceships.


    No country tried to cheat.


    The previous squabbles between countries vanished.


    The human community with a shared future was truly realized, albeit only for a few short months..

 Chapter 333 - Chapter 333: Prepare to Play With Flowers

    Chapter 333: Prepare to Play With Flowers


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Master, the first space elevator had been fully assembled.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I know.¡±


    After hearing the report from Red Lotus, Tang Rui put down the device he was holding, picked up the phone next to him, and called the aerospace command center.


    ¡°Hello, Professor Tang, this is Wang Bo, the duty officer tonight. What can I do for you?¡±


    ¡°The first space elevator has been completed. Tomorrow, I will launch the components of the Konggang Space Station. At that time, we will need five to seven duty officers to be stationed at the space elevator. Please remember to arrange that.¡±


    ¡°Got it, Professor Tang, I¡¯ve noted that.¡±


    ¡°Good, nothing else.¡±


    Tang Rui hung up the phone and continued assembling the device parts he had in his hand.


    The issue with the space elevator was a minor one for him; he hadn¡¯t taken it seriously at all.


    The most pressing issue at the moment had been the black dwarf star.


    After more than half a month of continuous observation, scientists worldwide had been studying this black dwarf star.


    The biggest question had been the cause of its formation.


    The surface temperature of this black dwarf star, which was about to reach the solar system, had already dropped below 5000K.


    What did this mean?


    Every few trillion years, a black dwarf star could not naturally evolve to this extent.


    Excluding natural evolution as the cause.


    That left one possibility: artificial interference.


    After half a month of brainstorming, top scientists around the world had developed a model.


    That was an energy model with a billion white dwarf stars at its core.


    Suppose there was a high-tech civilization that could create a device that shields gravity. Then, after capturing a white dwarf star, they would use it as a source of energy.


    In this case, how much energy could a white dwarf star provide?


    The answer was thirty million times the total radiated energy of a solar-mass star over its lifetime.


    It sounded unbelievable.


    But in reality, the energy a white dwarf star could emit over a trillion years was indeed much more than a regular star.


    Especially since this energy could be extracted more quickly.


    It wasn¡¯t like a Dyson sphere, where you passively waited for a star¡¯s radiation, and the energy obtained each day was fixed.


    A white dwarf star, composed of electron degenerate matter, could be manipulated in special ways to enhance its energy output.


    Tang Rui had the means for this.


    Its principle was similar to the technology of converting stellar magnetic field energy, just more advanced.


    The technological gap had been like the difference between a hydrogen bomb and controlled nuclear fusion: the same principle, but vastly different difficulty levels.


    In other words, scientists around the world had come to believe that this black dwarf star was a white dwarf star that had been artificially interfered with and had all its energy extracted.


    As for this theory, Tang Rui believed it only partially.


    Why only half-belief? Mainly because he thought that an alien civilization with gravity-shielding technology would not need to extract energy from a white dwarf star. Wasn¡¯t vacuum zero-point energy more attractive?


    Being able to directly extract infinite energy from the quantum bit sea, why rely on old-fashioned stars as an energy source?


    It¡¯s not that aliens couldn¡¯t discover it.


    Even with human technology, vacuum zero-point energy had been discovered, and it was impossible for a higher civilization not to discover it.


    So, the specific situation of this black dwarf star was still questionable.


    ¡°Red Lotus, continue calculating the previous magnetic field model.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master, Red Lotus is performing the calculation.¡±


    Red Lotus was controlling a quantum supercomputer specifically for physical use, calculating the magnetic field of the black dwarf star.


    However, the calculation speed had not been very fast.


    After all, the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field was incredibly strong, about 17 million times that of Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    What did this mean?


    The sun¡¯s magnetic field was only about twice that of Earth¡¯s.


    A normal white dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field was about three million times that of Earth¡¯s. The strongest magnetic field found in a white dwarf star was only 4.2 million times that of Earth¡¯s.


    Gravity was something Tang Rui didn¡¯t quite understand yet.


    But he was very skilled with magnetic fields.


    A large part of his black technology was related to electromagnetic technology.


    So, after discovering the situation of the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field, he immediately had a new idea.


    He didn¡¯t know if there was a repulsive force corresponding to gravity.


    But there was definitely a repulsive force in electromagnetism.


    Since the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field was so strong, could some tricks be played in this area?


    The answer was yes.


    However, to play tricks on the black dwarf star, a magnetic field of equivalent strength was required. Considering the current situation of the major planets in the solar system, it was not even close to finding an equivalent, let alone related.


    No way around it.


    Tang Rui could only try to enhance the magnetic field strength artificially using technological means.


    In this regard, he still had some tricks up his sleeve.


    Not to mention, he also had a system panel. If all else failed, he could cheat, so he decided to give it a try.


    But this plan, he hadn¡¯t told anyone.


    ¡°Master, the calculation and analysis of the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field is complete. Due to the lack of data and key information, the simulation data accuracy is less than 60%. Please be cautious, Master.¡±


    ¡°I understand, show me the simulation results and data.¡± Tang Rui immediately said.


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    The black dwarf star appeared on the holographic projection screen, surrounded by wave-like magnetic field simulation images.


    These layers of magnetic fields were not only strong in intensity but also high in energy level.


    Even within the magnetic field, there were some magnetic vortices and special disturbances that he could not understand.


    These phenomena were beyond Tang Rui¡¯s understanding.


    As the simulation data constantly changed, the surrounding data also kept fluctuating.


    He looked at the data in front of him, frowning.


    It seemed impossible to overcome.


    The black dwarf star, whether in terms of mass, gravity, or magnetic field, was a bit too much for the solar system. Ordinary methods were just like scratching an itch and were ineffective.


    Physical size, indeed, was the most unreasonable factor.


    ¡°It seems that we can only trouble Jupiter big brother now.¡±


    After reviewing all the simulation data, Tang Rui muttered helplessly.


    He then turned off the holographic projection and stood up to return to the main assembly workshop.


    In this workshop, there lay a conical device 310 meters long with a maximum diameter of 66 meters at the tail end, quietly resting there.


    This was the device Tang Rui had been manufacturing recently.


    However, it was not yet complete.


    But now, it needed to be reworked.


    ¡°Red Lotus, re-segment the entire device and manufacture two more cores, increasing its length to over 1200 meters.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master, but doing so will mean we can only assemble it in outer space.¡±


    ¡°I know, manufacture one first, and take it for testing in three days.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Tang Rui looked at the new design model provided by Red Lotus, confirmed there were no issues, and then went to strengthen the two cores.


    Initially, only one core was needed.


    However, after reviewing the magnetic field simulation data of the black dwarf star, he found that the parameters were off and had to build two more.


    [Item: Magnetic Field Energy Level Transition Activation Device]


    [Experience: 0/0]


    [Enhancement: Instant Energy Level Transition System]


    [Attributes: Energy Reaction Increase by 220%]


    [Origin Points: 28266.35]

 Chapter 334 - Chapter 334: Low-Earth Orbit Armed Defense Platform

    Chapter 334: Low-Earth Orbit Armed Defense Platform


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    After enhancing the two core components, Tang Rui returned to the laboratory to continue assembling the device and accumulating source points.


    As long as he had source points in his hand, he wasn¡¯t worried.


    No matter how big the problem, he had the system as a safety net and had nothing to fear.


    The next day, heads of space agencies from all over the world and some scientific academies arrived in Mogadishu.


    They came to witness the operation of the space elevator.


    Many even wanted to be among the first batch of passengers to ride the space elevator.


    Unfortunately, they didn¡¯t get the chance.


    The first group to ride the space elevator had already been selected: six astronauts from within the country.


    Not only were they the first passengers, but they were also future staff of the Konggang Space Station.


    After a simple ceremony, the astronauts boarded the space elevator, sitting in the safety seats inside, waiting for the elevator to start.


    With the closing of the airtight door and the countdown beginning.


    When the countdown reached zero, the person in charge in the control hall pressed the start button.


    Four electric propulsion engines started.


    The space elevator, fixed to eight cables, took off and climbed upwards.


    The astronauts inside only felt a jolt from the seats below at this moment, and then it became stable again.


    There was no continuous vibration.


    And the acceleration wasn¡¯t very fast, basically within 2Gs, which meant even non-professional astronauts could ride without problems, unless they had high blood pressure or heart disease.


    Soon, the space elevator ascended to the Karman line.


    Here, the cabin entered a state of weightlessness, and the space elevator began to accelerate a second time.


    The previous lack of acceleration was mainly due to air resistance.


    A square space elevator trying to ascend supersonically required enormous thrust, and the air resistance was significant.


    There was no need for that.


    The first too kilometers were basically a sightseeing elevator, and the electric propulsion engines hadn¡¯t really exerted their full power.


    After reaching outer space, without air resistance, the electric propulsion engines began to increase power.


    However, to ensure the comfort of the passengers inside.


    The acceleration wasn¡¯t increased instantly, but gradually, keeping the cabin environment at 2-3GS.


    This way, the speed could be increased while ensuring comfort, allowing ordinary people to ride the space elevator to outer space.


    Forty minutes later, the space elevator arrived at the location of the Konggang Space Station, docking slowly. The astronauts inside, wearing space suits, walked out of the cabin and into the connecting corridor to the space station. ¡°Report, we have arrived at Konggang, everything is smooth.¡±


    ¡°Good, the space station components have been launched and are expected to arrive in twenty minutes.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Below the space elevator, representatives from various countries were very excited.


    The trial operation of the space elevator was perfect.


    The next step was to accelerate construction and build spacecraft in outer space.


    The specifics had already been discussed by the countries.


    Even the operation plan for the space elevator, which hadn¡¯t been completed yet, was already in place.


    As long as they followed this plan, in ten months, they could completely build a spacecraft to escape Earth.


    A while later, representatives from various countries on the ground watched the assembly of the Konggang Space Station and the astronauts¡¯ spacewalk.


    Although the space station could dock automatically to form a ring.


    Some equipment still needed manual connection.


    But these were minor issues.


    The key issue of the space nod had


    been resolved, and the rest was up to them.


    The blueprint for the life support pods had been made public worldwide.


    Countries were manufacturing them non-stop, 24 hours a day.


    Even so, they were still continuously modifying factories and expanding production lines.


    As for the spacecraft, they didn¡¯t need to manufacture the core components, but they did need to produce other parts.


    So, during this time, countries focused on industrial upgrades to manufacture parts for the spacecraft, with no nation holding back.


    There was no need for outside assistance or supervision.


    Providing them with relevant production materials and some equipment they couldn¡¯t manufacture themselves was sufficient. They would then put their full effort into the work.


    Over the next month, with global collaboration, eight space elevators were successively put into use.


    Materials supplied by various countries were shipped to Mogadishu by cargo ships, then transported to outer space by the space elevators.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t concern himself with these matters.


    In this month, he had also tinkered with many things.


    Some had been secretly launched, some built but not yet launched, and some were still incomplete.


    But among them, one item had just been completed that day.


    That was the Earth Orbit Armed Defense Platform.


    The previous design submitted by the researchers was rejected by him for insufficient firepower. So half a month ago, they submitted a new design with much improved firepower.


    An electromagnetic railgun main cannon, with a caliber of 2560 and a length of


    680 meters, could extend the electromagnetic channel through a magnetic control system.


    The projectiles fired were specially manufactured nuclear shells.


    The weight of a single shell was over 25 tons.


    In normal mode, the shell¡¯s muzzle velocity was 3000 kilometers per second.


    In special circumstances, it could switch to destruction mode, tripling the speed, but at the cost of damaging the main cannon.


    A shell was fired from this cannon.


    If it hit Earth, it would be like in the movies, with a city instantly turned to ruins.


    But this main cannon was for external defense, so there was no need to worry about its muzzle pointing at Earth.


    However, if there were operational errors or system failures, that would be a different story. After all, the more intelligent a device, the more troublesome it is to repair.


    Apart from this main cannon, there were over two hundred long-range, medium-range, and close-range weapons.


    Including electromagnetic guns, laser guns, plasma cannons, close-in weapons, and more.


    Beyond these guns, there were various missiles.


    However, missiles were only useful in special situations. In most cases, missiles in outer space were basically just for show.


    The entire Armed Defense Platform also had an ammunition production line, capable of producing ammunition for electromagnetic and close-in weapons¡¯.


    Although it couldn¡¯t be completely self-sufficient, as long as there were raw material reserves, there was basically no need for ground resupply for weapons and ammunition.


    Buzzing sounds filled the air¡­


    The dome of the newly built production workshop opened.


    The Armed Defense Platform, dismantled into modules, was loaded onto spacecraft and transported to outer space.


    Tang Rui built it at this time, not for fun, but to deal with the upcoming asteroid and meteor showers.


    The gravity of the black dwarf star had already affected the solar system.


    So far, it hadn¡¯t affected massive planets, but its impact on the asteroid belt was significant.


    According to scans from space telescopes.


    In the outer asteroid belt of the solar system, countless asteroids had already been knocked off course, currently heading towards the inner solar system.


    Some of these asteroids¡¯ trajectories overlapped with Earth¡¯s orbit, with the fastest approaching Earth¡¯s outer space in about twenty days.


    So, the next period in outer space would not be peaceful.


    This year, everyone could see enough of the meteor showers that were usually only observed a few times a year.


    An hour later, the Near-Earth Orbit Armed Defense Platform was assembled in outer space, resembling a giant thumbtack due to its design.


    The main cannon¡¯s barrel was extremely long, necessitating such a structure.


    The base needed to house the production line, and the outer ring required a pseudo-gravity living area, which resulted in this unique shape..

 Chapter 335 - Chapter 335: Its About Time to Send Them On Their Way

    Chapter 335: It¡¯s About Time to Send Them On Their Way


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Master, the self-check of all systems of the orbital defense platform is complete, and all functions are normal.¡±


    Notify Brother Han¡¯s side and tell him he can depart now.¡±


    ¡°Understood, Master.¡±


    This orbital defense platform currently didn¡¯t belong to any military branch or the aerospace department.


    Their current solution was to hand it over to the Blue Army for management, as it was a direct unit of the military.


    Previously, he had asked Han Shu to select the crew for the battleship and even provided him with a battleship system simulator.


    As a result, the battleship hasn¡¯t even appeared yet, and they have already started interning at the orbital defense platform.


    Tang Rui stopped caring about this matter after watching the space shuttle take off.


    The remaining two orbital defense platforms were not in a hurry to be manufactured.


    First, they will be tested to see if there was any need for improvement. Although generally there should be no problem, some details might still need adjustment.


    Leaving the laboratory, Tang Rui went to the cafeteria for lunch.


    Then he saw Lin Chao with dark circles under his eyes.


    ¡°Red Lotus, how many calls does he receive a day now?¡±


    Tang Rui knew Lin Chao had been busy recently. Everyone who couldn¡¯t contact him was contacting Lin Chao.


    The key point was, Lin Chao couldn¡¯t turn off his phone.


    So, he definitely hadn¡¯t been sleeping well lately, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have such severe dark circles.


    ¡°An average of one hundred and sixty calls a day.¡±


    ¡°That exaggerated?¡±


    ¡°Yes, he has handled a lot of things during this time, Hong Lian has a record of it.¡±


    Tang Rui glanced at the record at Hong Lian.


    Wow.


    He must be sleeping late at night and getting up early in the morning, no wonder the dark circles are so serious.


    ¡°Brother Lin, do you want to arrange a few more people? You can¡¯t keep up with this busy schedule, your health will suffer.¡±


    Tang Rui brought his lunch to Lin Chao¡¯s table and said.


    ¡°This has already been filtered. Problems that can¡¯t be solved don¡¯t reach me.


    It¡¯s much better now, I guess it won¡¯t be so tiring after a while.¡±


    Lin Chao shook his head. Although he was very tired, he could still hold on.


    ¡°Okay, then take care of your health.¡± Tang Rui didn¡¯t say anymore.


    By the way, many people have wanted to contact you recently. I have already organized the list, I¡¯ll send it to you later.¡±


    ¡°Who are they?¡±


    ¡°People from all over, both foreign and domestic.¡±


    After listening, Tang Rui understood what it meant.


    The people who want to contact him, apart from the matter of the spacecraft, couldn¡¯t be anything else.


    For these people, the future was an era of interstellar wandering, and having a spaceship was more practical than anything.


    Unfortunately, they didn¡¯t have the technology to build a spaceship.


    Moreover, the disaster came too quickly, they didn¡¯t even have time to react, so even if they had any ideas, they had to suppress them.


    Otherwise, everyone would have to die on Earth.


    Or to put it another way, they would die on Earth, but Tang Rui could escape. After all, the gap in military force between the two sides is too large, many ideas are unsupported by military force and are simply wishful thinking.


    So, the only possibility to have a spaceship under their control is to find a way from Tang Rui.


    ¡°What conditions can they offer?¡±


    ¡°No conditions, as long as you make a request, they can meet it, any request.¡± Lin Chao said with a smile.


    After listening, Tang Rui thought for a moment and suddenly had an idea.


    ¡°Let word out, say I have ten small research ships, each ship can accommodate 1,200 people, let them exchange antiques for it.


    Whether it¡¯s our antiques or theirs, whoever offers the highest price and brings things I like, those ten ships will belong to them.¡±


    ¡°Really exchange?¡± Lin Chao asked seriously.


    Definitely a real exchange. Report it to the higher-ups, they will definitely agree.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll contact them later.¡±


    After lunch, Lin Chao rushed back to the office and reported the situation to the higher-ups.


    In his view, spaceships had to be kept in one¡¯s own hands, even research ships cannot be given to outsiders.


    He couldn¡¯t understand what Tang Rui was thinking.


    However, half an hour later, the higher-ups sent back a message, agreeing and approving Tang Rui¡¯s request.


    Lin Chao was dumbfounded.


    This was unscientific.


    Although he couldn¡¯t understand it, since Tang Rui said it and the higher-ups agreed, he could only do as instructed.


    As the news was released, the price of antiques skyrocketed.


    Once out of Earth, money was just worthless pieces of paper.


    As long as there were antiques, everyone would desperately buy them.


    England was the most ruthless.


    They directly emptied their country¡¯s museum to exchange for a spaceship. Except for a few antiques with special significance, all were packed and sent to the country.


    Tang Rui was shocked when he saw the list of antiques.


    They really emptied their family wealth.


    Don¡¯t think the English had changed from the Empire where the sun never sets to the Empire of a total solar eclipse, but in terms of antiques, they were truly rich.


    After all, they had looted a lot in the past.


    The French did the same, emptying out their family wealth, sending over forty copies of the Mona Lisa alone.


    Other countries didn¡¯t have such a family wealth as these two, but they also used other methods to get a lot of treasures.


    Even some legendary items reappeared in the world.


    Due to the harsh scouring of various countries.


    There were too many good things.


    Tang Rui additionally offered six more spaceship quotas.


    A total of sixteen ¡®research¡¯ ships, equivalent to exchanging back the essence of global civilization¡¯s historical culture.


    Everyone felt like they made a huge profit.


    Soon after the spaceship exchange ended, small asteroids and meteor showers also reached the outskirts of Earth.


    But with the orbital defense platform, these small mass asteroids and meteors posed almost no threat to Earth.


    Occasionally a few meteors fell, but they didn¡¯t cause much harm.


    But this situation made the countries very nervous.


    The production speed of spaceship parts soared.


    Every day hundreds of cargo ships carrying spaceship parts docked at


    Mogadishu, then transported to Earth¡¯s orbit via the completed space elevator for assembly.


    With global cooperation.


    The potential that burst out was truly frightening.


    During this period, although many people did not believe what the experts and media said and even organized resistance.


    But at this time, the countries took drastic actions.


    Whoever caused trouble would die.


    Anyway, they were about to flee Earth, and the weapons stored in the ammunition depots were useless, so it was better to throw them out.


    If you couldn¡¯t suppress it yourself, the UN Security Council would help you suppress it.


    And such matters wouldn¡¯t be reported.


    The global media were unified.


    Only reporting on the ongoing Destroy Black Dwarf Star project¡¯s progress,


    while various experts took turns to mislead.


    Big data & cloud computing, these two major weapons, under the control of artificial intelligence, enveloped everyone in an information cocoon room, preventing access to any other news and true information.


    The outside world¡¯s turmoil had nothing to do with Tang Rui.


    He prepared methodically, occasionally launching some spacecraft out of


    Earth, no one knew what these spacecraft were for, they stopped asking after seeing Tang Rui launching them daily.


    It seemed he was busy.


    But in reality, after designing all the equipment, strengthening the core components, and accumulating enough source points, he had nothing to do.


    The bored Tang Rui even accompanied Li Shuyao to see the progress of the phoenix crown and wedding dress weaving, and even took a trip to the moon to see the construction of the Guanghan Palace base.


    Time flew by.


    In the blink of an eye, seven months passed.


    The black dwarf¡¯s influence on the solar system grew larger, and the leaders of various countries expressed their desire to leave soon.


    Tang Rui calculated the time.


    It was about time.


    It was time to send them on their way..

 Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: You Go On Your Way, Were Going To The

    Chapter 336: You Go On Your Way, We¡¯re Going To The


    Wedding


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Mogadishu.


    Beneath the space elevator, there were huge metal boxes placed, each measuring 150 meters in length, 10 meters in height, and 70 meters in width.


    Inside these metal boxes, there were numerous hibernation pods.


    Each hibernation pod was quite small and foldable, allowing each metal box to accommodate up to fifty thousand people.


    One shouldn¡¯t have asked why so many people could fit in.


    Didn¡¯t other equipment take up space?


    There was no other equipment.


    Coffins¡­ was there a need to put anything else in the hibernation pods?


    There was none.


    As each metal box was moved by a crane arm to the side of the space elevator¡¯s propulsion cables, several fixing trays locked under the metal box, and cables connected at the four corners.


    Then, the electromagnetic anti-gravity system and propulsion engines on the trays started, sending the metal boxes into the spaceport.


    Upon reaching the spaceport, the hooks at the four corners of the trays disconnected from the cables and then dragged the metal boxes to the hanger on the spacecraft¡¯s backbone, inserting the metal boxes into its slots.


    Afterward, the trays were automatically stacked inside a cargo space elevator, waiting until a certain number accumulated before being sent down together.


    Just like that, under the full operation of the space elevator, within a week, all personnel were sent into outer space.


    Having completed this step, it was then possible to make a getaway.


    Materials and fuel, having been transported as soon as the transport spacecraft was completed, were already up there and taken care of.


    At the same time, on Crimson Corp¡¯s runway, a luxuriously styled spacecraft was quietly sitting on the runway.


    To call it a spacecraft was a bit inaccurate.


    It should be described as a luxury yacht, but of a spacecraft level.


    Its specific design was based on the 890 design by Tang Rui.


    The exterior was very beautiful.


    The interior decoration was also quite luxurious.


    ¡°Red Lotus, is everything prepared? Did we leave anything behind?¡± Tang Rui asked Red Lotus before boarding the spacecraft.


    ¡°Master, rest assured, Red Lotus has already checked all the items. There are only more, not less,¡± Red Lotus replied.


    ¡°That¡¯s good.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded and boarded the spacecraft.


    The cabin door closed.


    The huge spacecraft took off, heading towards outer space.


    At this time.


    In the orbit of Earth¡¯s outer space, there were dozens of spaceships of various sizes.


    The larger ones were transport spacecraft, and among the smaller ones, some were ¡®scientific research¡¯ spacecraft he had sold, and others were ¡®industrial¡¯ spacecraft.


    The appearances of these spacecraft were all uniform.


    As for the remaining dozen or so spacecraft, they were different; although not large, their styles varied.


    When Tang Rui¡¯s spacecraft reached outer space, it did not join the other spacecraft but went alone to the soon-to-be-retired Tiangong Space Station.


    Click!


    After docking with the space station through a special hatch, Tang Rui, already dressed in ancient groom¡¯s attire, directly entered the space station.


    Inside the space station.


    Li Shuyao, dressed in a phoenix crown and a traditional wedding robe, was waiting for him.


    Today was a day of great joy.


    In many ways, it indeed was a day of great joy.


    ¡°Groom, please recite a poem first.¡±


    Tang Rui was stopped outside the isolation cabin door, and the bride¡¯s family began to challenge him with difficult tasks.


    But it was just a formality.


    Not really to trouble him.


    With hints from Red Lotus, Tang Rui directly recited a few poems.


    The cabin door opened.


    Li Shuyao, wearing a phoenix crown and in full dress, looked at Tang Rui with a smile as he floated in.


    ¡°To take away the bride, you must first give out red envelopes.¡±


    ¡°I have them, I have them.¡±


    Tang Rui took out the red envelopes he had prepared in advance and distributed them to everyone.


    Included were Li Shuyao¡¯s cousins and female astronauts; basically, everyone was there to join the fun.


    A space wedding.


    The first in human history.


    After distributing the red envelopes, Tang Rui took Li Shuyao¡¯s hand and led her


    back to the spacecraft, followed by the others.


    Everyone entered the spacecraft, and the cabin door closed.


    The connection with the space station was severed.


    The engines of the spacecraft started, heading towards the moon.


    At the same time, the dozen or so spacecraft in Earth¡¯s orbit also left the orbit at the same time, following Tang Rui¡¯s spacecraft.


    A wedding convoy?


    Uninteresting.


    Using a fleet of spacecraft was much more impressive.


    When the dozen or so spacecraft formed a wedding fleet and headed towards the moon, they completely baffled various nations.


    What was happening?


    Weren¡¯t they supposed to leave together? Why were they departing separately?


    And their flight path was also strange; weren¡¯t they supposed to fly towards Jupiter?


    The leaders of several major countries, aboard the scientific research spacecraft sold to them by Tang Rui, watched the large screen in utter confusion.


    They couldn¡¯t figure out what was happening.


    ¡°Ask about the situation over there.¡± Everyone sent messages, inquiring.


    The next second.


    They received a reply.


    The content of the message was simple.


    ¡°You go ahead, we are going to get married first, and after the wedding, we¡¯ll catch up with you.¡±


    What?


    The countries were baffled.


    At this point in time, they were still in the mood to get married.


    Previously, they were puzzled by the palace on the moon, not understanding why Tang Rui was building a palace there.


    Now they understood.


    It was for the wedding.


    They were left speechless.


    The countries communicated briefly and decided to proceed as planned.


    Just like that.


    The spacecraft in Earth¡¯s orbit split into two fleets.


    One headed towards the moon.


    The other towards Jupiter.


    Possibly due to the sunlight, these two fleets, one red and one white, looked quite magical.


    After a while, as the wedding fleet accelerated, they quickly reached the position of the Magpie Bridge Relay Space Station.


    ¡°This is the wedding dispatch center, I am Zhou Peng, the wedding fleet is about to reach the Magpie Bridge, countdown 30 seconds.¡±


    Onboard one of the spacecraft in the wedding fleet, Zhou Peng looked at the wedding plan in his hand, picked up the communicator, and contacted the Magpie Bridge Space Station.


    ¡°Magpie Bridge Space Station received.¡±


    Inside the Magpie Bridge Relay Space Station, which was not yet fully constructed, Lin Chao, upon receiving the message, placed his finger on a red button, ready to press it at any moment.


    On Tang Rui¡¯s side, after receiving a hint from Red Lotus, he brought Li Shuyao to the yacht¡¯s viewing platform.


    The others followed.


    ¡°What are you going to show me?¡±


    ¡°Just wait, and you will see.¡±


    As Tang Rui finished speaking, the pitch-black void of space in front of them began to change.


    Images of numerous magpies appeared in the void.


    These colorful magpies began to circle around the wedding fleet, illuminating the entire void of space.


    ¡°Wow!¡±


    Exclamations erupted.


    Li Shuyao¡¯s female cousins and sisters were envious, their eyes sparkling with little stars.


    When Li Shuyao saw these magpies, she was also stunned for a moment.


    Then.


    These magpies converged in front of the wedding fleet, forming a colorful cloud bridge that stretched all the way to the distant moon.


    That wasn¡¯t all.


    On both sides of the colorful cloud bridge, countless red boxes appeared.


    As the wedding fleet approached, these red boxes would open, revealing contents like clothes, hats, jewelry, jade, and gems inside.


    ¡°Is this the Ten Mile Red Makeup?¡±


    Li Shuyao widened her eyes and said to Tang Rui.


    ¡°No, this is Ten Thousand Miles.¡±


    Tang Rui replied with brimming confidence..

 Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: The Plan Begins, We Chose Not to Flee

    Chapter 337: The Plan Begins, We Chose Not to Flee


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The wedding fleet arrived at the moon following the ten thousand-mile celestial path of red makeup.


    After orbiting the moon several times, they landed on a mountaintop platform next to the Guanghan Palace base.


    Tang Rui, accompanied by Li Shuyao, disembarked the spacecraft and entered a special passageway.


    The others used the regular passageway, taking a maglev train into the base.


    Zhou Peng, acting as the coordinator, was in contact with Gao Yang, the wedding organizer at Guanghan Palace base.


    ¡°Brother Yang, are the ceremonial cannons ready?¡±


    ¡°Ready, we can ignite and launch at any time.¡±


    ¡°What about Sister Yun?¡±


    ¡°Everything is prepared.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I got it.¡±


    After Zhou Peng finished coordinating, he began arranging for the guests. Once everything was prepared, he uploaded the completion message to Red Lotus.


    Tang Rui reapplied makeup with Li Shuyao.


    Upon receiving a notification from Red Lotus, he took Li Shuyao on an elevator to the plaza outside the Guanghan Palace palace complex.


    The area was already covered with flowers.


    A long red carpet spread across the ground, extending from the plaza up the steps and into the palace complex.


    As the two stepped onto the red carpet, Gao Yang pressed the launch button.


    From the cliffs behind Guanghan Palace, hundreds of launch units activated, firing missiles into the sky.


    Dozens of close defense dense array weapons emerged from their shelters, firing tracers upwards at an angle.


    Under Red Lotus¡¯ control, these dense array weapons constantly adjusted their directions, creating curved trajectories in the sky with their tracers.


    Originally, Tang Rui planned to create musical fountains.


    But on the moon, such water waste seemed inappropriate.


    He then equipped the dense array weapons with tracers, replicating the effect of water jets.


    The effect was indeed impressive, as these weapons reacted faster than water pumps.


    The launched tracers could be calculated as individual bullets, creating an excellent visual effect.


    Now, under Red Lotus¡¯ control, the dense array weapons painted in the sky.


    As Tang Rui and Li Shuyao walked across the plaza and up the steps to the front of the Guanghan Palace, the sky¡¯s tracers disappeared, replaced by endless firelight.


    The previously launched missiles reached their designated positions and exploded in sequence.


    The effect was far better than fireworks, especially since the missile warheads contained specially formulated explosives.


    The impact and light effects were extraordinary.


    As the two approached the entrance of the wedding hall, the last dozen mini-suns finally exploded in the outer space of the moon.


    ¡°On this auspicious and peaceful day, the two¡­¡±


    The wedding host began the ceremony, with guests watching the approaching couple with smiles.


    For the next half hour, Tang Rui and Li Shuyao were at the mercy of the guests.


    The wedding followed a mix of ancient and modern rituals, slightly unconventional.


    Initially, Tang Rui considered following ancient rituals, but after learning about the complexity of ancient wedding procedures, he abandoned the idea.


    The current arrangement was better, less taxing.


    After the ceremony, the banquet began.


    Red Lotus controlled robots to serve top-tier delicacies at the tables, quickly filling them up.


    Each item on the table was of the highest quality.


    As for the cost?


    It was free.


    All the ingredients were sponsored by various countries.


    Even though these people were fleeing Earth, they didn¡¯t forget to bring along fine foods, preferring them over dry, compressed biscuits.


    Tang Rui naturally didn¡¯t oppose such actions.


    He even wished they brought more.


    After all, it all ended up being his.


    Tang Rui and Li Shuyao changed clothes and then came out to toast. This was when the brothers¡¯ alcohol tolerance was tested.


    After a round of toasting¡­


    Tang Rui was fine, but several of his good friends, including Gao Yang, couldn¡¯t hold up.


    The wedding ended.


    The guests began to wander around the Guanghan Palace base, with some taking lunar sightseeing vehicles to leave the base and explore.


    All these activities were arranged by specialized personnel.


    After the wedding, Tang Rui immediately took a spaceship back to Earth. He still had things to do.


    At the Blue Army Command Center.


    ¡°Red Lotus, notify everyone, the plan begins.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    After Tang Rui finished speaking, he cut off communication between Earth and the fleeing fleet, simultaneously releasing a radiation bomb pre-arranged along the route.


    Beep beep beep¡­


    ¡°Detection of a super high-energy solar storm, all personnel immediately enter hibernation pods. Repeat, detection of¡­¡±


    At that moment, an alarming sound blared inside the dozen or so scientific research ships of the fleeing fleet, with the spaceship¡¯s mainframe warning appearing on the large screen.


    Seeing this situation, the top officials were taken aback.


    However, they did not immediately enter hibernation but instructed the scientists on the ships to analyze the specific situation.


    ¡°According to the data monitored by the ship¡¯s detectors, this solar storm is unprecedented. We must enter the hibernation pods,¡± the scientists concluded.


    ¡°Will we be safe in the hibernation pods?¡±


    ¡°There should be no problem. The hibernation pods were manufactured with a protective coating, and the main threat of a solar storm to the spaceship is its electronic devices. If we go into hibernation, the ship can stop powering many devices and focus all energy on the magnetic field protection device, preventing major problems.¡±


    After reviewing the data, the scientists reassured everyone.


    Initially, they had not planned to enter hibernation so soon.


    But with the sudden turn of events, they had no other choice.


    Thus, everyone on the dozen or so scientific research ships entered their hibernation pods.


    In front of Tang Rui, the red dots on the dozen ships gradually decreased until the last one entered the hibernation pod. He then activated the pre-set disengagement program.


    The cargo ships headed directly to the moon.


    The supplies on board were enough to sustain the moon base for many years.


    The remaining ships activated their maximum thrust, speeding towards Jupiter.


    ¡°Red Lotus, display the current trending topics on the network.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    The screen changed to show online content.


    Without Red Lotus¡¯s suppression and without control from national departments, the news of the global elite¡¯s escape had erupted online.


    ¡°We have been abandoned!¡±


    This was the hottest topic on the internet, but the comments below were unviewable, filled with curses and discontent.


    Not only online, but some free countries were also in chaos, engaging in real-life conflicts.


    Domestically, the situation was relatively stable.


    Although there was much anger online, reality remained stable, mainly due to military control.


    Tang Rui checked the time; it was almost seven o¡¯clock.


    A new era was about to begin.


    Buzz!


    At that moment, Tang Rui received a text message.


    The message was simple, urging all citizens to watch the news at seven o¡¯clock for an explanation.


    Ten minutes later¡­


    The country seemed to pause; there were no cars on the roads, and even on highways, vehicles stopped in emergency lanes, with drivers watching the news on their phones.


    At seven o¡¯clock sharp¡­


    Dun dun dun dun dun¡­ dun¡­


    The news intro played without a studio or host, just four words:


    ¡°Man Conquers Nature!¡±


    Then, familiar faces appeared on the screen, not in a recorded broadcast, but live.


    Why live?


    Because everyone was on the Tiananmen Gate Tower, with cameras panning from close to far, capturing everything in a single shot.


    Multiple small screens appeared on the TV.


    These screens showed police standing guard on the streets, soldiers patrolling the borders, aircraft carriers cutting through the seas, and astronauts on duty in the space station¡­


    All these images conveyed one message:


    In a time of crisis, we chose not to flee..

 Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: Why Are We on Mars?

    Chapter 338: Why Are We on Mars?


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    After a ten-minute video explanation, the boss began to speak.


    The essence of his message was simple: it wasn¡¯t time to give up yet, as they were currently making final preparations.


    Even if the leaders of other countries had fled, they would not abandon Earth.


    At the last moment, if it truly couldn¡¯t be saved, they would inform everyone and would not hide anything.


    For now, everyone should continue their work and life peacefully.


    Don¡¯t think too much.


    That was essentially the message, asking everyone not to do anything extreme and to calmly wait for news.


    ¡°Red Lotus, how long until the fleet reaches Mars?¡± Tang Rui asked, continuing to monitor the fleet after watching the news.


    ¡°Master, the fleet is expected to reach Mars by tomorrow noon,¡± Red Lotus replied.


    ¡°Is everything ready on Jupiter?¡±


    ¡°Everything is completely finished, just waiting for the arrival of the scientific research ship.¡±


    ¡°Recalculate the data for the black dwarf star.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Red Lotus recalculated the black dwarf star data.


    This was not just idle tinkering but was very necessary.


    Previously, the black dwarf star was too far away, and many data calculations were not very accurate.


    So Red Lotus¡¯s simulation data had a hard time reaching a seventy percent probability, but as the black dwarf star got closer, the monitored data became more comprehensive, and the simulation results became more accurate.


    Over an hour later, Red Lotus finished the calculations.


    The result was an eighty-three percent success rate.


    This was 0.7 percentage points higher than the last simulation, but such a result was somewhat meaningless.


    Since the internal situation of the black dwarf star was unknown.


    So the calculated probability was basically stuck here, difficult to improve further.


    However, Tang Rui didn¡¯t care.


    He had not prepared just one plan, but three.


    If all three plans didn¡¯t work, he had plenty of source points to directly create a powerful weapon and destroy the black dwarf star.


    Confident, to say the least.


    ¡°Master, the Space Command Center has sent a communication request, do you want to connect?¡± Red Lotus asked at this time.


    ¡°Connect.¡±


    Tang Rui knew this was to inquire about the situation.


    For the next two hours, he discussed the implementation of the plan.


    Talking until it was time to sleep.


    The next day, the fleeing fleet reached Mars¡¯ orbit.


    Tang Rui, while the fleet was accelerating using Mars¡¯ orbit, let Red Lotus control the spacecraft.


    Eight of the transport ships directly left the fleet in Mars¡¯ orbit, staying on Mars.


    Most of the people on these ships were scientists, engineers, and top talents from various industries of various countries.


    They could be said to be the essence of Western society.


    As for the ships continuing towards Jupiter, they carried politicians, capitalists, military experts, and loyal soldiers from various countries.


    Whether Earth was in chaos or not, these people had the final say.


    But that was in the past.


    Now Earth had nothing to do with them.


    ¡°Red Lotus, eject the capsules, first drop the supplies, then build a simple


    Martian base, and then drop off the personnel.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Under Red Lotus¡¯s control, capsules containing building materials and life supplies were dropped.


    After landing, some of the capsules opened.


    Robots inside activated and began to build the Martian base.


    It was the tent type.


    But the material used was nano-material, very sturdy. As long as it wasn¡¯t hit by a meteorite, there would basically be no problems with Mars¡¯ conditions.


    The only downside was that it wasn¡¯t as advanced as the Moon base, and not as comfortable.


    However the people on these ships were top talents in various fields, Including many scientists. As long as they had production equipment, they could build their own Martian base.


    A few hours later, a Martian base capable of accommodating fifty thousand people was built by robots.


    After all, all materials and equipment were ready.


    The reason it took so long was mainly to inflate the base.


    You could think of this base as a super large bouncy castle. If it was also equipped with some advanced equipment, calling it a bouncy castle wouldn¡¯t be much of a problem.


    ¡°Red Lotus, deploy the scientists and engineers.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master. The life support capsule K-003 is being deployed. The retro-thrust system is activated, and it¡¯s landing smoothly.¡±


    After the life support capsule landed.


    The robots transferred all the hibernation pods inside the capsule to the Martian base and then woke the occupants.


    Hisss¡­


    The hibernation pods slowly opened.


    The people inside opened their eyes, looking at the cold light on the ceiling, all confused.


    They all got up and looked around.


    They looked at each other, not understanding the situation.


    ¡°Have we arrived at our new home?¡±


    ¡°Why aren¡¯t there any staff members?¡±


    ¡°It seems something is wrong. Look at the time on your watches.¡±


    They were all highly educated talents, no fools.


    So, after waking up, they didn¡¯t cause a commotion but observed their surroundings to assess the situation.


    They quickly noticed a problem.


    The time was wrong.


    It had only been two days since they left.


    Did they pass through a wormhole?


    It couldn¡¯t be.


    In two days, they couldn¡¯t even reach Jupiter, at most only Mars.


    ¡°We may have a problem here,¡± someone said, walking to a nearby window. Looking outside, he spoke with a hint of panic.


    Everyone rushed over.


    The sight of the red soil outside left them all dumbfounded.


    They had arrived at Mars.


    To avoid disaster, they had fled from Earth to Mars¡­ but what was the point? It would have been better to stay on Earth.


    ¡°This is a newly built base. Let¡¯s find some communication equipment and inquire about the situation.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a map here. We are in the living area. If we go through the A5 passage, we can reach the work area. There¡¯s a command center there where we can probably contact the outside.¡±


    They hurriedly made their way to the work area.


    Inside the command center.


    ¡°Welcome, everyone. I am C Rui, happy to serve you all once again,¡± the base¡¯s Al mainframe greeted them, somewhat foolishly.


    ¡°C Rui, why are we on Mars?¡±


    ¡°Sorry, there were some problems with our escape plan. Just one day after we left, we encountered a strong solar storm, causing damage to the spacecraft¡¯s internal equipment.


    Unable to replace the equipment, the spacecraft could only dock in Mars orbit and then use supplies to build a Martian base. This was the best option. Continuing to escape would have given us less than a one percent chance of survival.¡±


    After hearing this explanation, everyone was upset.


    Who would have thought?


    Just one day after leaving Earth, they encountered such an incident, leading them to be stranded on Mars.


    ¡°Can we contact the outside world now? Either the fleet or Earth.¡±


    ¡®Yes, Earth has already made contact before you woke up.¡±


    ¡°Contact Earth immediately.¡±


    ¡°Okay, please wait.¡±


    Soon, the video call was connected.


    Tang Rui appeared on the big screen.


    ¡°Professor Tang, you¡¯re on Earth?¡±


    The group of scientists was stunned. They recognized Tang Rui, so they were somewhat baffled by the current situation.


    Supposedly, wasn¡¯t Professor Tang also on the spaceship?


    How come he was on Earth?


    ¡°Yes, I just got married yesterday. Then we encountered a severe solar flare, and seven ships were damaged.


    We had no choice but to turn back to Earth for repairs, so I¡¯m currently on Earth,¡± Tang Rui said helplessly.


    ¡°Then what should we do now?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m working on dealing with the black dwarf star because we can no longer escape. This is yesterday¡¯s observation result. The black dwarf star was accelerated by the sun¡¯s gravity.


    And its trajectory is heading directly towards Jupiter. Even if we leave now, we won¡¯t make it in time.¡±


    ¡°What about the fleet? Can they change their course in time?¡±


    ¡°No, I can¡¯t contact the fleet now. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s because of the solar storm or some other reason, but communication with the fleet has been cut off.¡±


    After hearing this, everyone was overwhelmed by the successive bad news.


    ¡°Professor Tang, do you have a solution for the black dwarf star?¡±


    ¡°I have an idea that we can try, but whether it will succeed is uncertain.¡±


    ¡°Given the current situation, no matter what the success rate is, we have no other choice.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but all my efforts are focused on dealing with the black dwarf star, so I can¡¯t divert resources to rescue you.¡±


    ¡®We understand. We¡¯ve checked our supply reserves, and they¡¯re very ample, enough for everyone.


    We will expand the Martian base ourselves, so we won¡¯t trouble you. Actually, once the base is built, we can completely repair the spacecraft ourselves.¡±


    ¡°How about this. When my ship passes Mars, I¡¯ll drop off a batch of supplies for you. List what you specifically need within three days, and I¡¯ll do what I can. That¡¯s all I can offer.¡±


    Tang Rui said this with a shrug, displaying a somewhat regretful expression.


    ¡°Thank you. We¡¯ll check and make some preliminary plans, then send you the list.¡±


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s leave it at that. I have other matters to attend to.¡±


    ¡°Thank you very much. We won¡¯t keep you busy any longer.¡±


    They ended the communication.


    Tang Rui¡¯s expression finally relaxed.


    Sending them to Mars, and they still thanked him.


    But it was a situation with no alternatives.


    It was all part of the act.


    After all, these people were elites. As long as they had equipment and supplies, by the time a ship was sent to pick them up, they might have already built the Martian base.


    Picking up a fully-built Martian base later would be a big gain.


    Tang Rui thought about this happily for a while and then stopped worrying about Mars. Those people didn¡¯t need his concern.


    They were the seeds for rebuilding human civilization.


    Even on the barren Mars, they could live well, so he didn¡¯t need to worry about them.


    The main issue at hand was the black dwarf star..

 Chapter 339 - Chapter 339: Fusion Reaction Device

    Chapter 339: Fusion Reaction Device


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation , Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    In Red Lotus¡¯s calculations, the black dwarf star, upon entering the solar system, would trace a large orbital arc due to its own gravity and that of the sun.


    This orbit would circle the outer solar system before returning to the inner


    solar system.


    The first wave of impact would affect Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune the most,


    not Venus, Earth, or Mars.


    Of course, even if Earth is not greatly impacted, it would still deviate from its


    current orbit.


    The real catastrophic impact on Earth would only occur on the black dwarf


    star¡¯s seventh entry into the solar system.


    At that time, the entire solar system¡¯s orbits would be in chaos.


    Only when the sun and the black dwarf star reach gravitational balance, forming a binary star system, would the solar system¡¯s orbits return to normal.


    By then, who knows where Earth¡¯s orbit would be.


    Too close to the sun, and it¡¯d get scorched.


    Too far, and it¡¯d enter an ice age.


    So, even if the earlier orbital chaos in the solar system doesn¡¯t spell doom for humanity, if Earth can¡¯t return to its original orbital region later, humanity is still doomed.


    This was why it was crucial to destroy the black dwarf star.


    Humans were too fragile.


    They can¡¯t withstand such tumult.


    ¡°Red Lotus, display the countdown.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    162 hours, 42 minutes, 13 seconds.


    Less than seven days.


    This countdown wasn¡¯t for some planetary collision, but rather for the start of


    the plan.


    If the black dwarf star isn¡¯t dealt with on its first entry into the solar system,


    the next opportunity would only come 15 months later.


    But during this period, Earth would still be significantly affected.


    Not to the point of its annihilation, but natural disasters would be inevitable.


    After glancing at the countdown, Tang Rui continued to check his arrangements on Jupiter.


    To kill the black dwarf star, brute force wouldn¡¯t work.


    Even using a more cunning method, a massive and instantaneously erupting energy source was needed.


    The only thing in the solar system that met this requirement was Jupiter. Currently, in Jupiter¡¯s orbit, there were hundreds of various-sized artificial satellites, all launched by Tang Rui.


    These satellites were all sensors.


    Used to monitor Jupiter¡¯s Van Allen radiation belt and atmospheric data.


    What is the Van Allen radiation belt?


    Simply put, it¡¯s a vast layer of electrons and protons formed by particles from the solar wind captured by the magnetic fields of planets with magnetic fields.


    Why did Tang Rui want to monitor this data?


    Because with Jupiter¡¯s size and its strong magnetic field, this radiation belt, reaching several hundred million to even a trillion electron volts in energy and with a thickness of 7 million kilometers, was a vast energy source.


    Boom, boom, boom¡­


    Suddenly, Tang Rui felt the ground shake twice, like an earthquake but not


    quite.


    After all, what kind of earthquake only shakes twice?


    ¡°Red Lotus, what¡¯s happening? Is there an earthquake?¡±


    ¡°Master, Earth¡¯s orbit has deviated, and the tidal locking between Earth and the


    Moon is showing deviations, causing a shift in the Moon¡¯s orbit.¡±


    ¡°Show me the specific data.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    After reviewing the data detected by Red Lotus, Tang Rui breathed a sigh of


    relief.


    It wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    Despite the seriousness of what had just been said, the actual impact on Earth


    was not significant.


    Just a slight tremor.


    No natural disasters were detected on Earth.


    ¡°Master, there has been an 8.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan. The epicenter is near the tectonic plate, 27 kilometers beneath the surface.¡±


    Just as Tang Rui thought it was nothing serious, Japan experienced an earthquake, and a strong one at that.


    ¡°Will it affect us?¡±


    ¡°No major impact, this earthquake will not cause a tsunami.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded.


    Normally, such a high-magnitude geological disaster shouldn¡¯t happen at this time, but Japan¡¯s geographical location was just too perfect, right on the volcanic and seismic belt.


    A slight fluctuation in Earth¡¯s hydrostatic equilibrium, and Japan would tremble.


    From now on, as long as the black dwarf star isn¡¯t resolved, Earth will keep trembling, and the tremors will only get stronger.


    Over the next few days, as he expected, slight geological tremors occurred all over the world, but the most severe were only around magnitude 6, and the mildest were barely noticeable.


    However, continuous tremors like this were enough to cause fear.


    This led to increasing chaos worldwide.


    Already destabilized by the fleeing elite and weakened government structures, the ongoing earthquakes only added to the disorder.


    Countries were more chaotic than ever, with rampant looting and the emergence of doomsday cults.


    The damage caused by the earthquakes was minuscule compared to the resulting human disasters.


    Domestically, the government didn¡¯t intervene.


    There wasn¡¯t time for that.


    Despite some voices on the internet calling for national rescue operations, they were overwhelmingly criticized and dismissed.


    Tang Rui, over these days, besides attending meetings via video, spent the rest of his time in the Blue Army Command Center, focusing on the black dwarf star.


    On this day, the fleeing fleet finally reached Jupiter¡¯s orbit.


    Here, the fleet reached its final destination.


    Dozens of scientific research ships lined up in the outer space of Jupiter.


    The remaining transport ships were discarded, except one, which, after unloading all cargo, headed to Ganymede.


    The final arrangement was complete.


    ¡°Red Lotus, activate the magnetic connection device on the scientific research ships.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master. The device is now activated.¡±


    ¡°Control the transport ship on Ganymede to start reassembling. After assembly, connect it to Ganymede¡¯s magnetic field and await orders.¡± ¡°Understood, master. The positron cannon is being assembled. Estimated assembly time is 13 hours. Ganymede¡¯s magnetic field control system is activated.¡±


    Tang Rui, listening to Red Lotus¡¯s report, watched the solar system planetary orbits on the big screen.


    The black dwarf star was gradually approaching Jupiter.


    The countdown on the screen showed 46 hours remaining.


    That evening, Tang Rui and Li Shuyao went to the viewing platform to watch the meteor shower.


    Meteorites were constantly impacting Earth, but most were harmless.


    Any potentially threatening ones were intercepted by the orbital defense system.


    Those entering the atmosphere were small enough to burn up completely.


    As a result, every night, one could see dense meteor showers, viewable from dusk till dawn, enough to sate anyone¡¯s appetite for such celestial displays. ¡°My husband, you wouldn¡¯t believe what¡¯s happening online these days. We¡¯ve been incredibly busy.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Mostly it¡¯s people spreading rumors online, sowing chaos. There are also those exploiting religious cults for money.¡±


    ¡°How¡¯s the public sentiment?¡±


    Tang Rui hadn¡¯t been online recently and was unaware of the situation.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I guess. Most people in our country still have hope, although pessimism is growing.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯ll be over in a couple of days.¡±


    ¡°Hmm.¡±


    In the blink of an eye, more than a day passed.


    Only 3 hours remained on the countdown.


    Tang Rui sat alone in the chair at the Blue Army Command Center, with a camera broadcasting his actions online for all to see.


    ¡°Red Lotus, start the fusion reaction device inside Jupiter.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master..¡±

 Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Igniting, Transforming, Charging

    Chapter 340: Igniting, Transforming, Charging


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    This fusion device, although it was used to ignite Jupiter, did not ignite the entire planet.


    Tang Rui did not have that capability.


    Igniting Jupiter and turning it into a star was too difficult.


    Firstly, Jupiter¡¯s mass needed to be increased by 67 times, its core temperature by 500 times, and its internal pressure by 3000 times.


    Temperature and pressure were manageable, but the key issue was mass.


    Even if all the planets, asteroids, and meteorites in the solar system, except for the sun, were added to Jupiter, its mass would only increase by 25%, not even reaching 0.5 times, let alone 67 times.


    But the inability to ignite the entire Jupiter didn¡¯t mean that Jupiter couldn¡¯t undergo nuclear fusion.


    With so much hydrogen on Jupiter, it would have been a waste not to engage in nuclear fusion.


    There was a device inside Jupiter that had been waiting for a long time.


    It was activated at that moment.


    Instantly, the temperature around the device skyrocketed to a billion degrees.


    At this temperature, hydrogen directly underwent a fusion reaction, without needing any further action.


    Nuclear fusion, actually, was quite simple.


    As long as the temperature was high enough, any material could undergo a fusion reaction, including heavy metals which couldn¡¯t escape this rule.


    Under the ignition of extremely high temperatures, hydrogen underwent nuclear fusion, releasing immense energy.


    However, as this energy tried to burst outwards, it was contained by a powerful magnetic field.


    The unreleased energy was compressed internally again, restoring the high temperature and pressure inside that had previously decreased.


    As long as this high temperature and pressure were maintained, the internal nuclear fusion reaction would not stop.


    ¡°The magnetic field strength is stable.¡±


    ¡°The fusion reaction is stable.¡±


    ¡°Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field coordination data is normal.¡±


    ¡°Jupiter¡¯s inner magnetic current is forming, expected to become uncontrollable in 3 hours and 17 minutes. Please note the time.¡±


    Tang Rui, listening to Red Lotus¡¯s report, nodded in satisfaction.


    So far, everything was proceeding steadily according to his plan.


    After about ten minutes, Earth¡¯s outer space telescopes could already clearly see 320 red dots lighting up on the surface of Jupiter.


    And these red dots were slowly getting bigger.


    These red dots were the ignited nuclear fusion reactions.


    They couldn¡¯t really be considered reactors, because they would explode eventually.


    In Jupiter¡¯s orbit, apart from a dozen scientific spacecraft.


    All other transport spacecraft sparked at this moment, with a massive amount of charged particles becoming active.


    These transport ships lost power at that moment.


    All systems inside were damaged.


    Under Jupiter¡¯s gravity, these transport ships began to fall into Jupiter, eventually dissipating under Jupiter¡¯s immense internal pressure.


    Tang Rui, watching the transport ships fall into Jupiter, had no expression on his face, very calm.


    Everyone on the spacecraft, each and every one of them, was a troublemaker, sabotaging and dragging their feet. The world would be better off without them.


    So, he didn¡¯t feel bad about doing this at all.


    Without them, the post-disaster reconstruction work would proceed more smoothly.


    The human fate community would no longer be empty talk but become an ironclad fact.


    ¡°Professor Tang, can we broadcast this next?¡±


    Seeing the transport ships disappear, a bigwig watching through the network asked.


    ¡°Yes, we can broadcast next,¡± Tang Rui replied indifferently after hearing this.


    Either it would be a success, and everyone would celebrate together.


    Or it would be a failure.


    Then they would think of a solution later, perhaps it would really be time to flee, since dealing with a black dwarf star was indeed difficult.


    Regarding the problem of not leaving the star system.


    This was not just hellishly difficult.


    It was absolute death difficulty.


    If it weren¡¯t for Tang Rui¡¯s cheating, humans wouldn¡¯t even be able to discover a black dwarf star, and by the time they did, it would probably be too late.


    In the blink of an eye, two hours passed.


    There were only 20 minutes left in the countdown.


    At this time, the satellite broadcast images were already synchronized online, and everyone on Earth could watch.


    For a moment, everyone who could access the network entered the live broadcast to watch this world-saving plan.


    For a moment, the Earth miraculously regained peace.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t care about the situation on the internet.


    He glanced at the time and gave an order to Red Lotus: ¡°Red Lotus, activate the magnetic field energy transition device, and increase the strength of Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master, the device is activated.¡±


    Three devices, personally enhanced by Tang Rui through the system panel, were activated at this moment.


    Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field strength instantly soared.


    Ten times!


    Twenty times!


    Fifty times!


    A hundred times!


    As Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field strength soared, the Van Allen radiation belts were also affected at this moment.


    The size of the Van Allen radiation belts and the number of electron-volt particles are proportional to the strength of a planet¡¯s magnetic field.


    This meant that under the support of Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field, the Van Allen radiation belts crazily expanded outward, intercepting more solar wind particles.


    ¡°Red Lotus, start the magnetic field energy radiation conversion, transfer all the energy of the Van Allen radiation belts to Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field, and continue to increase the strength of Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master, the device is activated.¡±


    Light and electricity.


    Electricity and magnetism.


    At this moment, through the transformation of three sets of devices, light and electromagnetism began to support Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field.


    Instantly, the strength of Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field soared to 400 times.


    A magnetic field strength of 400 times that of Jupiter was equivalent to 8 million times the strength of Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    But this strength was still a far cry from the tens of millions of times needed for a black dwarf star.


    But the gap wasn¡¯t too big.


    Tang Rui looked at the data on the big screen and found it differed by 27 times from the previous estimates.


    This deviation was still acceptable, as long as it didn¡¯t exceed 50 times, there would be no problem.


    ¡°Red Lotus, detonate all of Jupiter¡¯s fusion energy, draw all the energy, start the inner magnetic current, and boost the magnetic field strength to more than 500 times.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    The magnetic field controlling the fusion reaction disappeared, and the massive fusion energy swept around.


    The collisions caused by the particles raised the energy level of particles in Jupiter¡¯s outer atmosphere, affecting the entire atmosphere of Jupiter.


    Microscopic changes leveraged the macroscopic world.


    Magnetic field control devices operated at full strength.


    The atmosphere, which should have erupted into a superstorm, had not even a single lightning strike at this time.


    All the energy was drawn away.


    After several increases, the strength of Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field finally reached 530 times, which is more than tens of millions of times that of Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    People in the live broadcast room couldn¡¯t see the changes in the microscopic world.


    What they could see was only the electric light effects produced by the collision of solar wind with Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field.


    But everyone was cheering and encouraging the operation in their own languages.


    ¡°Red Lotus, start the magnetic field energy regulation conversion devices in the sixteen scientific spacecraft, and start charging the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    All the preparations made before were for this moment.


    It wasn¡¯t a weapon. It was just simple electromagnetic conversion, coordinated resonance, to charge the magnetic field of the black dwarf star, to increase the strength of the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field.


    Why charge the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field?


    This led to the evolution of black dwarf stars.


    From a white dwarf to a black dwarf, the energy level of the white dwarf gradually decreases, the surface temperature drops from ioo.oooK to l.oooK, and as the energy is consumed, the magnetic field strength of the white dwarf increases wildly.


    What was the ultimate fate of a black dwarf star?


    There were three theories.


    The first was that the black dwarf star¡¯s energy was exhausted, the electron degenerate state couldn¡¯t balance with gravity, and the black dwarf star collapsed into a black hole.


    The second was that the black dwarf star¡¯s energy was exhausted, turning into a solid black rock.


    The third was that the magnetic field strength of the black dwarf star continued to soar, and under the strong repulsion of the electron degenerate state, it disintegrated directly.


    According to the answer calculated by Red Lotus for Tang Rui.


    The black dwarf star turning into a black hole was basically impossible.


    To become a black hole, it would have become one during a supernova explosion, not waiting until now.


    Turning into a big iron lump is also unrealistic.


    Because after losing energy, the electron degenerate state and gravity cannot balance, and an imbalance between the two is inevitable.


    So, after Red Lotus¡¯s calculations, Tang Rui decided to play a trick, not trying to explode the black dwarf star.


    But rather, to make the black dwarf star disintegrate on its own.


    The best way was not to charge the black dwarf star, but to charge its magnetic field, to increase the electromagnetic repulsion of the electron degenerate matter, surpassing gravity.


    As long as the electromagnetic field surpassed gravity, the black dwarf star would disintegrate, and there would be no possibility of reignition.


    Because what he was sending to the black dwarf star was not material, but purely electrons to strengthen the magnetic field and electromagnetic force.


    The immense magnetic field energy of Jupiter, transformed by the sixteen scientific spacecraft, poured directly into the interior of the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field.


    For a moment, the magnetic field of the black dwarf star soared wildly, as though on steroids..

 Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Degenerate Material Eruption, Interstellar

    Chapter 341: Degenerate Material Eruption, Interstellar


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation i Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Invisible energy traversed the cosmic void.


    The magnetic field of a black dwarf star intensified, while Jupiter¡¯s magnetic field weakened.


    This moment¡¯s change manifested directly in macroscopic cosmic phenomena.


    The magnetic field of the black dwarf star wildly expanded, forcefully repelling the particle stream brought by the solar wind.


    The huge particle stream, in the face of the powerful magnetic field, was like hitting a wall.


    The particle stream continuously accumulated and formed a fiery red light curtain in the cosmic void.


    As the magnetic field of the black dwarf star spread.


    This light curtain continued to retreat outward.


    It appeared as if the black dwarf star, with a shield on top, was flying through the cosmic void, a very spectacular scene.


    But at that moment, Tang Rui had no time to appreciate this spectacular sight.


    His eyes were fixed on the data on the large screen.


    The magnetic field of the black dwarf star had been enhanced, reaching 2164 times the strength of Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    Just the outer expansion range of the magnetic field exceeded 70 million kilometers.


    But such a magnetic field strength could not disintegrate the black dwarf star.


    ¡°Sorry, Jupiter.¡±


    ¡°Red Lotus, detonate the Higgs bomb inside Jupiter.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Inside Jupiter, in the liquid region, a giant capsule, 12 meters in diameter and


    240 meters long, floated there.


    The strong pressure of liquid hydrogen had no effect on this metal capsule.


    It just quietly floated there.


    But at that moment, Red Lotus activated the device inside the giant metal capsule.


    Within Planck time, the Higgs field inside the device erupted.


    The symmetry between particles was broken.


    Not the spontaneous symmetry breaking of the micro world, but a fist-sized


    Higgs field.


    In this fist-sized space, all particle spins were disrupted, symmetry was broken, and the annihilation rules of matter and antimatter were broken.


    A series of reactions in the micro world triggered a chain reaction in the macro world, unleashing immeasurable huge energy and mass, centered around the Higgs field.


    Space-time was distorted at that moment.


    Non-existent mass appeared out of nowhere.


    It could be clearly seen.


    Jupiter¡¯s rotation noticeably paused, and the entire volume of Jupiter also contracted slightly.


    Then, an unimaginable huge energy erupted from within Jupiter.


    Beep beep beep¡­


    On the large screen in front of Tang Rui, numerous red alarm alerts sounded, all indicating the same thing.


    Energy overload, the equipment was already working beyond its capacity. ¡°Red Lotus, forget about the equipment, no need for stability, transfer all the energy to the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field.¡±


    Tang Rui spoke seriously to Red Lotus.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Following his instructions, Red Lotus, regardless of the condition of the equipment, began to channel all its power to transform this immense, incalculable energy.


    Device No. 2 was damaged.


    Device No. 7 lost contact.


    Control Device No. 21 overloaded and was damaged.


    A series of equipment damage appeared before Tang Rui¡¯s eyes.


    But he didn¡¯t care.


    After all, this was the last tremble.


    Even if all the equipment was destroyed, it wouldn¡¯t matter to him.


    Red Lotus also didn¡¯t care; it followed Tang Rui¡¯s orders to channel energy to the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field as much as possible.


    Boom!


    A scientific research spacecraft exploded.


    A trace of the huge energy being transformed spilled out, directly destroying the entire spacecraft.


    Completely annihilated.


    Boom boom boom¡­


    A series of explosions occurred on the scientific research spacecraft, all due to the spillover of energy.


    But the mission of these spacecraft was also over.


    Within a short minute, enough energy for all of humanity to use for eighteen million years was transferred to the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field.


    This energy was only 6.5% of the total energy released by Jupiter, the rest was wasted.


    There was no choice.


    Just then, Jupiter¡¯s lifespan of 1.1 billion years was burned away.


    Although sorry for Jupiter, the result was not bad, because this huge energy directly increased the strength of the black dwarf star¡¯s magnetic field to 53 times.


    That is, more than fifty million times stronger than Earth¡¯s magnetic field.


    Crack crack crack¡­


    Tang Rui watched the black dwarf star begin to glow and expand, automatically doing voiceover in his mind.


    The surface of the black dwarf star cracked.


    The black dwarf star, dark for who knows how many years, emitted a silver-white light again.


    Within these silver lights, some fragmented electron degenerate matter was directly repelled from the black dwarf star by the strong magnetic force.


    When these electron-degenerate materials flew into outer space, they instantly expanded and exploded into interstellar dust.


    For a time, the black dwarf star was enveloped in light and a dust cloud, with a long tail appearing behind it.


    ¡°Academician Tang, have we succeeded?¡±


    ¡°Wait a moment.¡±


    Tang Rui frowned and looked at the data of the black dwarf star.


    For example¡­


    The previous series of actions had completely met his design requirements, theoretically speaking, the operation was successful.


    But there was something wrong with the result.


    According to Red Lotus¡¯s simulation calculations, after the magnetic field of the black dwarf star increased fivefold, the electron degenerate matter would break the balance of magnetic and gravitational forces of the black dwarf star.


    Under these circumstances, the black dwarf star would rapidly disintegrate, becoming a huge interstellar dust cloud, enveloping the entire solar system.


    But the current situation was a bit off.


    The balance of the black dwarf star was broken, but not completely.


    The mass of the black dwarf star was indeed diminishing, and a dust cloud was forming, but this speed was too slow.


    And if it continued, the outcome was uncertain.


    ¡°Red Lotus, analyze and simulate the data of the black dwarf star.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master, simulation in progress.¡±


    Tang Rui and a group of people waited anxiously for Red Lotus¡¯s simulation.


    But on the external network.


    Everyone was shocked.


    What¡¯s going on?


    Why was the black dwarf star suddenly starting to glow and smoke?


    How did they do this?


    ¡°Did it succeed? Or not? The officials need to give a statement.¡±


    ¡°Yes, what¡¯s the situation right now? Can someone explain, I don¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°Completely baffled, no idea what¡¯s happening.


    Netizens were anxious.


    Wanting to know the outcome.


    Actually, Tang Rui and his team also wanted to know the outcome, but the simulation of the black dwarf star was not that fast.


    Twenty minutes later, Red Lotus finally finished the simulation.


    ¡°Master, according to the simulation results, the black dwarf star will regain balance after losing 8.2% of its mass.¡±


    ¡°Why is that?¡±


    ¡°According to the simulation data, some energy disappears in the electromagnetic conversion of the black dwarf star, and there is no related physical model yet to determine which mechanism is causing it.¡± Tang Rui understood upon hearing this.


    It wasn¡¯t that their previous calculations were wrong, but that there was a problem with the actual situation.


    The current black dwarf star was like a volcano about to erupt. If the pressure underground increased a bit more, it would erupt.


    But right then, although the underground pressure was over the limit, it had not reached the point of causing a full eruption.


    So, it was just continuously smoking.


    At that moment.


    If it was given a bit more pressure, it could be made to explode.


    Coincidentally.


    Tang Rui had a second plan..

 Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: Positron Cannon, Black Dwarf Exploded

    Chapter 342: Positron Cannon, Black Dwarf Exploded


    Translator: EndLessFantasy Translation | Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Professor Tang, has it been successful?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, half successful.¡±


    ¡°Half?¡±


    Several big shots were a bit confused.


    What does half successful mean? Is it considered a success, or not?


    ¡°Now the black dwarf star has reached a critical point. Just a bit more external force, and it won¡¯t be able to hold on.¡±


    Tang Rui briefly explained without going into detail.


    ¡°Do we need to launch another spacecraft?¡±


    ¡°No need, the previous devices were destroyed, but I had a backup plan.¡±


    After saying this, Tang Rui switched the view on the big screen to Jupiter¡¯s moon Ganymede.


    That was, the moon with a magnetic field.


    On the orbit of Ganymede stood a long pole.


    Don¡¯t be fooled by the unimpressive look of this three-kilometer-long pole, as it was a real antimatter weapon.


    A positron cannon.


    ¡°Red Lotus, activate the magnetic field energy device on Ganymede, start charging the positron cannon.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    The magnetic field energy of Ganymede began to be extracted.


    Inside the positron cannon, the Y-photon pair reaction furnace started, and countless high-energy Y-photons began to undergo reverse reactions.


    Why use Y-photons?


    Because electron-positron annihilation produces Y-photon pairs, but when the energy of Y-photon pairs exceeds the rest energy of an electron, the collision will produce a pair of electron-positron, and the excess energy will be converted into kinetic energy of electrons.


    With the injection of huge energy, the positrons extracted by the reverse reaction of Y-photons began to converge.


    The muzzle of the positron cannon started to glow, like some kind of energy gathering.


    But this was not energy gathering, it was a physical effect produced by a trace of energy dissipation inside reacting with particles in the cosmic void.


    Fifteen minutes later.


    The positron cannon was fully charged.


    ¡°Red Lotus, lock onto the black dwarf star.¡±


    ¡°Orbital calculation complete, angle adjustment complete, positron cannon ready to fire.¡±


    Tang Rui took a deep breath and pressed the button on his right.


    Fire!


    A golden light shot from the cannon, turning into a beam of light, crossing the edge of the solar system.


    Since it was an antimatter weapon, particles in the cosmic void would annihilate with antimatter, making it look like just one shot.


    But the effect of the shot turned into a beam of light.


    Countdown thirty-two minutes and forty-six seconds.


    The distance of over six hundred million kilometers is short in the scale of the universe, but too long for humans.


    Even light took over thirty minutes to reach.


    If Tang Rui wasn¡¯t using real-time communication technology, just observing the light of the positron cannon from Earth would take over ten minutes.


    Tang Rui picked up the teacup next to him and took a sip.


    He had done what he needed to do.


    If this strike couldn¡¯t disintegrate the black dwarf star, then he would have to use the third plan.


    But that plan¡­


    Might as well take the Earth and run away.


    Everyone online was cheering for this shot.


    They didn¡¯t understand the changes in the black dwarf star.


    But they understood the direct energy attack of the positron cannon.


    So, netizens left comments.


    ¡°This strike, pierces the stars!¡±


    Countless people copied and pasted this phrase, flooding the live broadcast room with it.


    Thirty-plus minutes felt incredibly long.


    Finally, this ray of hope, the light, directly hit the black dwarf star.


    Instantly, a blinding light erupted.


    The brightness of the black dwarf star surpassed the sun and even Betelgeuse in Orion.


    The Y-photons produced by electron-positron annihilation lit up the entire starry sky.


    An unrivaled burst of light.


    Tang Rui looked at the data on the big screen, most concerned about the mass of the black dwarf star.


    The black dwarf star, already on the verge of explosion finally caved under the strike of the positron cannon.


    A powerful electromagnetic force erupted.


    Electron degenerate matter, with the help of the strong electromagnetic field, finally allowed electrons to escape from the atomic nucleus.


    The wave function became useful again.


    Microscopic changes led to a macroscopic collapse.


    The electron degenerate matter expanded instantly.


    The black dwarf star exploded.


    Mass of 7 tons per cubic centimeter of electron degenerate matter burst open, turning into interstellar dust clouds.


    From a distance, the shining black dwarf star suddenly burst open, leaving behind a huge dust cloud.


    These dust clouds, spreading quickly throughout the solar system.


    In the coming month, the entire solar system would be enveloped in fog.


    Until these dust clouds are bound by gravity, forming rings, then they will disappear within the solar system.


    ¡°It¡¯s over.¡±


    Tang Rui leaned back in his chair and said with a smile.


    ¡°Thank you, Professor Tang. Humanity is fortunate to have you.¡± A big shot said with relief and excitement.


    ¡°It¡¯s my duty, after all, I am human. But the black dwarf star has exploded, and the effects haven¡¯t subsided yet.


    In a little over an hour, Earth will experience a brief daylight, and everyone needs to be prepared for this.


    Also, in the second half of next year, the amount of sunlight will decrease, the average temperature on Earth will drop, and crops will be affected.


    I¡¯ll upload more details in a couple of days, we need to be prepared in advance,¡± Tang Rui turned to the camera and said.


    ¡°Alright, thank you for the reminder, Professor Tang. We¡¯ll be ready, you should rest now.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go back and catch up on some sleep. I didn¡¯t sleep well last night.¡±


    After ending the video call, Tang Rui returned to his villa, took a quick shower, and went to bed to catch up on sleep.


    He indeed hadn¡¯t slept well the previous night.


    After all, the entire issue of the black dwarf star was on his shoulders, and that was a lot of pressure.


    Now that the matter was resolved, the rest were minor issues.


    As Tang Rui fell asleep, the entire country received the message that daylight was imminent, asking everyone to be prepared.


    This daylight, caused by the black dwarf star, wouldn¡¯t last long. As long as you don¡¯t foolishly stare at the sky, it won¡¯t be much of a problem, and won¡¯t have much impact.


    This message was also displayed in the live broadcast room.


    Apart from the issue of daylight, the problem with the interstellar dust clouds wasn¡¯t mentioned.


    After all, the crisis had just been resolved. Mentioning another disaster right after wouldn¡¯t be bearable.


    An hour later, the sky suddenly became dazzling, a light brighter than the sun appeared in the sky.


    But this special situation came quickly and left quickly.


    In less than a minute, the light in the sky disappeared.


    At this time, people, who had been holding back for almost a year, all ran out to celebrate.


    The apocalypse was over.


    Humanity would not perish.


    People no longer had to live in fear.


    But this was only in the country.


    People abroad were also excited, but they didn¡¯t dare to celebrate outside, because many people were setting off rapid-fire firecrackers on the streets.


    Six-barrel super-fast firecrackers.


    Now that was true freedom..

 Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: Helping and Exploiting the Market

    Chapter 343: Helping and Exploiting the Market


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation I Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Bang bang bang¡­


    A series of gunshots rang out in the dead of night.


    This was followed by piercing screams and shouts.


    However, all this went unanswered, at most causing the neighbors to grip their firearms tighter.


    Texas.


    As the state most influenced by cowboy culture and overflowing with guns, it had completely turned into a battlefield after the government lost control following the departure of the ¡®Runaway Fleet¡¯ from Earth.


    Every day saw endless gunfights.


    A small skirmish involved three to five people, but the real excitement was in battles with three to five hundred, and it was sheer madness when the numbers exceeded a thousand.


    Initially, everyone was desperate.


    They thought that Earth was doomed and there was no hope.


    That¡¯s why they went out seeking thrills, fearless even in the face of death.


    Until yesterday¡­ when the black dwarf star was destroyed.


    The Earth was safe, and humanity was not going to perish.


    This¡­


    A group of crazed people were dumbfounded.


    What to do next?


    Restore order?


    Who would do it?


    Now, in the entire United States, apart from the middle class, only some small rich people were left, those with a net worth of tens of millions.


    In this situation, restoring the original order was simply impossible.


    Those accustomed to freedom found the current chaos exciting, and even began to form their own factions.


    It was like a dance of demons.


    Three to five hundred people occupied a street block.


    A thousand to eighteen hundred took over a district.


    Every day, from morning to night, the air was filled with a sense of freedom.


    However, that night, at a farm in Texas, the situation began to change.


    About five thousand people appeared, all wearing individual exoskeleton armor, accompanied by mechanical dogs, and followed by armored personnel carriers.


    ¡®¡öTonight¡¯s mission is to head to the Sea of Blood Gang, Cult of the Dead, and Doomsday Camp, three large organizations entrenched in the city.


    ¡°The map has been loaded, the enemies marked, and all targets deemed as enemies by the system must be eliminated.


    -Begin boarding the vehicles, we¡¯re moving out.¡±


    After giving orders to the five thousand people, the middle-aged man in charge of the farm returned to his room and entered the study.


    There, another man was drinking tea.


    ¡°Mr. Han, by tomorrow we will control most of Texas, and we¡¯ll need to restore public life. We hope you can provide assistance.¡±


    ¡°Of course, we¡¯re partners, these are minor issues.


    ¡°Thank you very much.¡±


    The conversation between the two was very harmonious.


    Elsewhere.


    Tang Rui, looking at the red and green dots on the big screen, was a bit


    perplexed.


    ¡ö¡öRed Lotus, are you sure all these red dots you¡¯ve marked are murderers?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master. According to your instructions, everyone¡¯s actions have been monitored for the past half month.


    Those marked with red enemy symbols are all individuals who participated in gunfights, committed murder, and violated women¡¯s consent during this period.¡±


    Hearing Red Lotus¡¯s answer, what more could he say?


    But the problem was, if all the red dots on the map were eliminated, how many people would be left?


    -Red Lotus, show all the survivors, mark those with no criminal records in green, those who have committed robbery or theft but haven¡¯t caused death or serious injury in yellow.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master, Red Lotus is compiling the data.¡±


    TWO seconds later, a lot of yellow dots and a few green dots appeared on the


    big screen.


    Wow.


    Those marked with green, representing people without criminal records, accounted for less than five percent of the total population, while those with yellow marks, who had committed robbery or theft but without causing death or serious injury, made up forty percent.


    The rest were all marked in red.


    ¡°Well, let¡¯s proceed with the plan as intended.


    After seeing this, Tang Rui didn¡¯t bother asking any more questions. As the armored personnel carriers entered the city, the soldiers disembarked and, under the direction of the battlefield system, began attacking the enemies.


    All those marked in red by Red Lotus were considered enemies.


    Those marked in yellow were not enemies, but if they showed malicious intent, they could be shot on sight.


    As for those marked in green, they were the ones to be rescued.


    Bang bang bang¡­


    The streets, previously filled with screams, now echoed with gunfire again.


    However, this time, it wasn¡¯t the criminals firing.


    The criminals hardly had time to react before they were wiped out. ¡°Report, the Skull Gang in the third district has been eliminated, and three injured survivors were found.¡±


    ¡°Continue the mission, the rescue team for the survivors will arrive soon.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    The battlefield system recorded their achievements and issued new missions.


    Eliminate the Skull Gang headquarters in the third district.


    It used to be a five-star hotel but was now occupied by the Skull Gang.


    There were no innocent people inside.


    The soldiers, following the instructions from the battlefield system, used grenade launchers on the armored personnel carriers to cover the hotel with fire, followed by tactical infiltration.


    For a time, the entire city resounded with the roar of gunfire and intense exchanges of fire, awakening people who had already fallen asleep.


    Those in their rooms cautiously approached their windows, weapons in hand, to observe the situation outside.


    ¡°The National Guard?¡±


    A survivor, upon seeing the situation outside, excitedly said.


    Before, they had no good feelings towards the National Guard, but now they were extremely excited.


    After all, even poor order was better than no order.


    With the soldiers eliminating criminals and terrorists, the city finally returned to normal by the next morning.


    Communication towers were repaired promptly.


    Then, everyone could receive messages on their phones.


    A force called the Texas Freedom Organization had taken control of the city and cleared out all criminals and terrorists.


    Now, this organization was recruiting, preparing to organize people to restore production and build a government framework.


    ¡°Are you soldiers from the original government?¡±


    Some curious people came out to the streets, asking the soldiers patrolling the roads, wanting to understand the situation.


    ¡°Shit, we¡¯re not soldiers from that crappy old government, we¡¯re soldiers of the Freedom Organization.¡±


    Upon learning the specifics, the public didn¡¯t think the soldiers were wrong. If it weren¡¯t for that crap, why would the tycoons and political families have fle .


    Of course, they were not very clear about the specifics of the Texas Freedom Organization, but it seemed alright.


    At least they didn¡¯t have to worry about getting into shootouts with gang criminals or having their food robbed when stepping out.


    That afternoon, five transport planes landed at the city¡¯s airport.


    Food, drinking water, and relief supplies, all marked with Chinese characters, were delivered there.


    With food and relief supplies, the establishment of order was initially stabilized.


    As for restoring production?


    That wasn¡¯t possible in the short term.


    After all, the entire framework had yet to be properly established, and various forms of support were still needed.


    However, this support wasn¡¯t free.


    The signal base stations were built by Huawei, a mobile company opened a temporary office, Tencent promoted WeChat, and the Crimson took over the electricity grid¡­


    In short, Chinese companies were busy.


    Busy expanding their markets..

 Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Scientists Acquiring Citizenship

    Chapter 344: Scientists Acquiring Citizenship


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Sigh¡­ Every morning when I wake up, there are a few new countries on Earth, and the world map needs to be updated again. It¡¯s so troublesome.¡±


    After getting up, Tang Rui looked at the news and pretended to sigh.


    Actually, he knew all about it.


    After all, those exoskeleton armors were sponsored by Crimson.


    Though they are free for now, they had to be repaid someday. ¡°Master, do you want to see the new world map?¡± Red Lotus asked.


    ¡°Turn it on for me to see.¡±


    Tang Rui, while having breakfast, said casually.


    Swipe!


    The brand-new world map was projected.


    North America now had over twenty new countries, and Europe also had a few


    more.


    The Kingdom of Ireland was restored.


    Great.


    After so many years of turmoil, it finally succeeded in restoration.


    The Empire of France also seemed to be on the verge of restoration, especially since he had just supported them with tens of billions in arms.


    ¡°Red Lotus, open the World Window forum, I want to see what netizens are


    discussing.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    As the forum opened, Tang Rui saw the messages from the netizens.


    ¡°Congratulations to the Kingdom of Ireland on its successful restoration, San Dao Gou Village sends its congratulations, hoping for a chance to exchange friendly greetings.¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to the Kingdom of Ireland on its successful restoration, Lin Shan Town sends its congratulations¡­¡±


    ¡°Congratulations¡­¡±


    Wow.


    A series of congratulations, the netizens were all very excited.


    Tang Rui clicked on the next post.


    ¡°Eagle sauce, you died so miserably, your body was cut into twenty-mne pieces, haha¡­¡±


    Below this post, everyone was laughing, and they were laughing wildly, unreservedly.


    A year ago, everyone was still opposing America.


    A year later, America¡¯s corpse was cold, and even dismembered.


    This was¡­ simply brutal.


    After browsing through the forum for a while, Tang Rui finished his breakfast and went to the base.


    He had been quite relaxed recently, not busy with anything.


    Usually, he just chatted with the scientists on Mars and discussed the construction of Mars.


    The black dwarf star crisis had been resolved.


    Why haven¡¯t the spaceships been sent to rescue yet?


    Earth was not safe.


    The international situation is very chaotic, with new countries being established daily and joining the United Nations.


    This has left many scientists on Mars without a nationality.


    In such circumstances, these scientists should just stay on Mars for a while. When the construction of the Mars base had completed, and the Earth became peaceful again, they could return to Earth.


    After all, going to Mars was now very convenient.


    Worrying about supplies was a thing of the past.


    Of course, if someone wanted to change their nationality and join our country, then we could send a spaceship to bring them back.


    Those who don¡¯t want to change can stay, but they have to wait a bit longer, exactly how long is not clear yet.


    ¡°Red Lotus, how many scientists applied to join yesterday?


    ¡°Master, yesterday there were 1,153 scientists who wanted to join our nationality, including 7 Nobel laureates and 4 Fields Medal winners.¡±


    Tang Rui¡¯s eyes lit up.


    ¡°What are we waiting for, send my 890 to bring these scientists back.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    As Red Lotus controlled the spaceship to take off, Tang Rui notified Lin Chao to report to the higher-ups and quickly prepare for the reception of these scientists.


    It¡¯s a wise investment to buy a horse for a thousand gold.


    This batch of people had to be well arranged.


    Anyway, there are many universities in the country, just put them into a few universities, and their employment issues will be solved.


    As for those who want to do research and don¡¯t want to teach, that¡¯s also okay, just send them directly to research institutes.


    After arranging these things, Tang Rui asked Red Lotus if there was anything else going on recently.


    ¡°Master, currently there are no events scheduled for you, only 39 scientific research projects are still on the planning list.


    ¡°Forget the research plans, let¡¯s talk about it after the New Year. Is there anything else?¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t want to deal with scientific research. He had been busy thinking about the black dwarf star issue for a while and needed a rest.


    ¡°Master, there are no other matters at the moment.


    Nothing to do, huh.


    Tang Rui thought for a moment and decided to go out for a drive.


    He called Gao Yang.


    The two of them drove an RV, planning to take a tour around and go for a big meal.


    He hadn¡¯t eaten out for a long time.


    Just as they entered the urban area, they saw a group of people from a small country sitting quietly in front of the district government office, holding banners.


    Tang Rui curiously took a glance.


    It turned out to be survivors from the small country, asking the government for help to send them back to their homeland and then assist them in restoring production and construction.


    Interesting.


    These people from the small country must not have woken up yet.


    During the previous meteor disaster, hundreds of meteors fell, practically destroying their homeland.


    It wasn¡¯t intentional.


    It was really just a problem with the satellite defense network.


    After all, defending against meteors has a probability factor; it¡¯s not 100% effective.


    Why those meteors that slipped through hit the small country was obvious. It was just a defense loophole.


    Now the small country was gone, regardless of reason.


    Survivors from that country were actively seeking help, and in this regard, they were quite resilient.


    But the problem is, asking for help at the door of the district government in Jinling?


    Which district would dare to agree?


    They¡¯d be afraid of being scolded to death by the people of Jinling.


    What kind of thinking is this?


    At noon, Tang Rui specially went to pick up Li Shuyao, then went to have lunch at Nanli University, eating big plate chicken.


    Having not eaten it for a long time, he had some cravings.


    ¡°Should we sell our villa?¡± Li Shuyao asked during lunch.


    ¡°The villa? The one I bought before? Why sell it?¡± Tang Rui was a bit puzzled, wondering why she was asking this out of the blue.


    They weren¡¯t short of money, so why sell the villa?


    That would be his former residence.


    ¡°I heard that real estate is going to be reformed, house prices will be reduced, at least by more than half, it seems that below 120 square meters, no transaction tax will be collected. Above 120 square meters, it will be normal, and above 240 square meters, property tax will be increased, and even higher for villas.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, I haven¡¯t heard of it, I don¡¯t pay attention to these things.¡± Tang Rui shook his head after hearing it.


    He had nothing to do with real estate.


    Besides, no matter whether house prices fall or rise, it doesn¡¯t really concern him, so he doesn¡¯t pay attention.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just keep that villa then,¡± Li Shuyao thought for a moment and didn¡¯t continue on this topic.


    In the afternoon, as soon as Tang Rui returned to the company, Red Lotus reported an issue.


    An employee bought 2,000 contribution points from a colleague and then on the internal exchange page, made a request to Red Lotus.


    He wanted a drug that could cure late-stage lymphoma.


    ¡°Late-stage lymphoma? And it¡¯s spread? For a 64-year-old elder?¡± Tang Rui felt a bit overwhelmed after hearing Red Lotus¡¯s report. If it was in the early stages, normal ailments, even cancer, could be treated with a therapeutic device.


    If it was more serious, a treatment pod could also work.


    But this kind¡­


    Required some special measures..

 Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: Nanomachines

    Chapter 345: Nanomachines


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Red Lotus, show me the report.¡±


    ¡°Certainly, Master.¡±


    When Tang Rui had finished reading the medical report, the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.


    The issue was no longer about whether the cancer had metastasized. It was a countdown to the end of life.


    ¡°Arrange a hibernation pod and put the old man into a temporary sleep.¡±


    ¡°Understood, Master.¡±


    Once Tang Rui issued the command, the system deducted 2000 contribution points and simultaneously sent a notification to the relevant employee.


    ¡°Long live President Tang!¡±


    The employee, upon receiving the notification, exclaimed enthusiastically.


    Then, under Red Lotus¡¯s direction, he fetched the hibernation pod and proceeded to the hospital.


    Given the state of current medical technology, it wasn¡¯t that cancer was untreatable. Various cancer therapies had some efficacy.


    However, the issue was the patient¡¯s frail condition.


    Many treatments were not viable.


    Particularly surgical options.


    This presented a significant challenge.


    Tang Rui pondered for a moment and decided to leverage his strengths.


    He was not adept at patient care.


    Nor was he skilled in medical research.


    But he excelled at developing weapons for enemy destruction.


    Now, he shifted his focus.


    From targeting the human body to targeting cancer cells. The objective became much clearer.


    Nanomachines.


    Indeed, with the advancement of nanotechnology and with Red Lotus¡¯s assistance, Tang Rui was fully capable of producing nanomachines.


    But there had been no need before.


    The capabilities of nanomachines weren¡¯t as sensational as portrayed in films.


    Especially in combat scenarios.


    They were effective against pistols and rifles, but ineffectual against sniper rifles, let alone artillery shells and missiles.


    While the nanomaterials were strong enough, the fragility of the human body limited their use. The impact force alone could be fatal, rendering nano-armor impractical except for its aesthetic appeal.


    If he had the time, he would rather invest in a nano combat suit than implant nanomachines into his body.


    However, for treating a disease, nanomachines held significant potential.


    ¡°Red Lotus, manufacture 10 million nanomachines capable of entering the human body and targeting cells.¡±


    ¡°As you command, Master.¡±


    The nanotechnology at his disposal was highly advanced. Combined with the quantum supercomputer¡¯s control capabilities, producing nanomachines was straightforward.


    The challenge, however, was their precision.


    Nanomachines were too small to be equipped with numerous systems and functionalities.


    Thus, while production was simple, ensuring each nanomachine followed precise commands was more complex.


    In under ten minutes, the nanomachines were ready.


    Tang Rui visited the life sciences laboratory under the lunar base project, intending to use their lab mice for testing.


    ¡°President Tang, these are all the lab mice we have. If you need more, I can order them immediately.¡±


    After understanding Tang Rui¡¯s intentions, the laboratory manager hurried over with a cage of mice.


    Tang Rui squinted and wrinkled his nose.


    The mice were suitable, but their odor was unpleasant.


    ¡°If I can order directly, can I get mice with leukemia?¡± he inquired.


    His base had mice bred specifically for drug testing, capable of developing any desired disease.


    However, they were costly.


    But Tang Rui, not short on funds, insisted on the best.


    ¡°Absolutely, I will place the order right away.¡±


    ¡°Good, order a substantial quantity.¡±


    ¡°Understood, President Tang.¡±


    Tang Rui transported the cage with the lab mice to an unused laboratory. After changing into appropriate attire and donning a mask, he selected a mouse and injected it with the nanomachines.


    ¡°Red Lotus, direct the nanomachines to eradicate the bacteria and viruses in the mouse¡¯s body.¡±


    ¡°Affirmative, Master. Instructions received.¡±


    The ten million nanomachines began their work within the mouse, targeting and destroying the bacteria and viruses present.


    However, a few minutes later,


    the mouse twitched and died.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Tang Rui asked Red Lotus in confusion.


    ¡°Master, Red Lotus requires specialized equipment to monitor the condition of the mouse accurately.¡±


    ¡°Then manufacture it and send it here immediately.¡±


    ¡°As you wish, Master.¡±


    Ten minutes later, a device resembling a rice cooker arrived in the laboratory.


    [Item: In-body Imaging Device]


    [Experience: 0/500]


    [Origin Points: 27368.26]


    Tang Rui upgraded the device instantly.


    A golden light flashed.


    Equipment enhancement complete.


    The updated device, now the size of a microwave oven, included a holographic projection feature.


    [Item: Holographic Biological Image Scanning Device]


    [Experience: 0/9000]


    [Upgrade: Biological Micro-scanning Technology]


    [Features: Image formation speed increased by 160%, directional tracking by 140%, layer-by-layer scanning by 120%]


    [Origin Points: 27,036.26]


    Activating the equipment, Tang Rui grabbed another mouse, injected it with nanomachines, and placed it inside the device.


    The holographic projection illuminated,


    revealing the intricate internal structure of the mouse.


    The human body, and indeed all living organisms, are far more complex than the most sophisticated human-made machinery.


    Take, for instance, the capillaries, which in length could encircle the Earth thrice.


    Observing the holographic display, Tang Rui enlarged the view of the mouse¡¯s internals.


    Suddenly, cells appeared as large as apples, and blood vessels seemed as thick as sewer pipes.


    Numerous nanomachines, resembling mechanical octopuses, swiftly navigated the bloodstream.


    Yet, as per his orders, they focused on eliminating bacteria and viruses within the mouse. Therefore, when encountering other cells, the nanomachines would encircle them.


    ¡°Red Lotus, what¡¯s happening?¡±


    ¡°Master, the nanomachines are identifying the cells.¡±


    ¡°How do they determine if a cell is problematic?¡±


    ¡°Based on its shape.¡±


    Tang Rui paused, surprised. Shape-based identification was akin to facial recognition technology.


    He quickly understood.


    Due to their minimal size, the nanomachines could only identify cells by their shape.


    ¡°Red Lotus, with this device, can you highlight the bacteria and viruses in the mouse?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master. Would you like me to do so now?¡±


    ¡°Not yet. I want to first understand how the previous mouse died.¡±


    Shortly after, he identified the issue.


    Several cells were being disintegrated by the nanomachines.


    ¡°Red Lotus, why are these nanomachines attacking these normal cells?¡±


    ¡°Master, the appearance of these cells differs slightly from that of normal cells, leading the nanomachines to classify them as mutated viruses.¡±


    Tang Rui was speechless.


    The cells were merely unusual in appearance.


    Did that make them viruses?


    This wasn¡¯t an isolated incident. It was a recurring issue.


    Several nanomachines were mistaking normal cells for viruses and destroying them.


    Though the destroyed cells appeared slightly abnormal, it wasn¡¯t a sufficient reason for such a response.


    How did the previous mouse die?


    The answer was clear: it was killed by the nanomachines¡¯ misidentification..

 Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: Nanomachine Modification

    Chapter 346: Nanomachine Modification


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    In less than five minutes, the white mouse had perished. The cause of death was not its appearance, but damage to its brain nerves.


    Tang Rui carefully removed the white mouse¡¯s remains and introduced a new one.


    ¡°Red Lotus, eliminate the virus in this white mouse¡¯s body. You¡¯ll oversee the nanomachines.¡±


    ¡°Understood, Master.¡±


    On the holographic projection, Red Lotus precisely marked all the viruses in the white mice¡¯s bodies.


    Then, he effectively controlled the nanomachines to eradicate the virus.


    With Red Lotus¡¯s guidance, the precision and efficiency of the nanomachines had significantly improved.


    However, challenges persisted, particularly in handling the remnants of the virus. It was rather chaotic.


    Their only function seemed to be virus destruction and disintegration.


    The nanomachines disregarded the remnants post-destruction, casting them aside.


    Usually, such dead cellular tissue would be naturally expelled through the body¡¯s metabolism.


    Yet, not all remains could be eliminated this way.


    Crushing the entangled tissues was manageable, but their expulsion posed a challenge.


    Moreover, the nanomachines¡¯ method was to destroy affected tissues. However, some tissues required not only destruction but also functional restoration.


    This was beyond the nanomachines¡¯ current capabilities.


    Through the sacrificial demise of three white mice,


    Tang Rui solidified his hypothesis, but realized the current nanomachines were insufficient for saving the employee¡¯s mother.


    He withdrew a syringe filled with nanomachines, and commenced its enhancement.


    A golden light emanated.


    The system had upgraded the nanomachines.


    Externally, they appeared unchanged, still resembling silvery-white liquids.


    [Item: Medical Recovery Nanomachines]


    [Experience: 0/3000]


    [Upgrade: Cell Tissue Removal and Repair System]


    [Attributes: Repair effect increased by 160%, Enhancement effect by 140%, Healing effect by 120%]


    [Origin: 26,848.26]


    After reviewing the system panel, Tang Rui addressed Red Lotus, ¡°Red Lotus, can you replicate these nanomachines?¡±


    ¡°Certainly, Master.¡±


    ¡°Then produce them. Dispatch them here once completed.¡±


    Ten minutes passed.


    A robot delivered a small box to the laboratory.


    Contained within were 20 vials of the medical repair nanomachines.


    Tang Rui selected one vial and injected its contents into a white mouse.


    He then placed the mouse within the equipment.


    This time, the nanomachines¡¯ approach was different. After eliminating the virus, they would transport the viral remnants to metabolic organs for expulsion from the body.


    If an organ suffered functional damage due to extensive tissue removal, the organ risked destruction.


    The nanomachines would then fill these gaps, restoring the organ¡¯s functionality.


    In essence, these nanomachines were more than mere robots; they resembled metallic cells.


    Specifically, metallic stem cells.


    They could substitute for most bodily cells, particularly those irreplicable, like cardiac muscle cells.


    The nanomachines could compensate for heart function loss due to damaged heart muscle cells.


    They could even substitute for a significant portion of the immune system¡¯s functions.


    However, the nanomachines couldn¡¯t replace cells involved in energy conversion, hormone secretion, stem cell division, among other functions.


    But this achievement was substantial.


    It fulfilled Tang Rui¡¯s requirements.


    Essentially, for patient treatment, these medical nanomachines were perfectly adequate.


    It could be asserted that¡­


    With an injection of to million units of nanomachines,


    unless it was a fatal injury instantaneously,


    common chronic illnesses or loss of internal organ function would not be life-threatening.


    ¡°Red Lotus, if we administer these nanomachines preemptively, would our survival rate significantly increase if we were injured on the battlefield?¡± Tang Rui queried.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Master. That would not be the case,¡± Red Lotus promptly responded.


    ¡°Why is that?¡± Tang Rui inquired, perplexed.


    ¡°Master, considering the current weapon power and individual armor coefficients, weapons that are non-lethal won¡¯t damage the armor. Those that can damage protective gear will, in most cases, be fatal upon impact, except for limb injuries,¡± explained Red Lotus.


    That made sense.


    ¡°Are they suitable for treating illnesses?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely, Master. Apart from congenital diseases and genetic mutations, the nanomachines can effectively treat most conditions.¡±


    Tang Rui observed the lively white mouse displayed on the holographic projection and suddenly pondered a new application.


    Could these devices enhance organ functions, like the kidneys?


    ¡°Red Lotus, remove a section of the mouse¡¯s kidney and let the nanomachines substitute it. I want to assess their effectiveness.¡±


    ¡°Right away, Master.¡±


    Under Red Lotus¡¯s command, numerous nanomachines converged around the mouse¡¯s waist and commenced their operation.


    Cellular destruction ensued.


    Capillaries burst.


    The mouse, in agonizing pain, thrashed about wildly inside the equipment.


    ¡°Red Lotus, sever the neural connections to the mouse¡¯s kidney.¡±


    ¡°Immediately, Master.¡±


    In an instant, the mouse ceased struggling.


    With its neural connections severed, it felt no pain, even as its kidney was being dismantled.


    After thirty minutes, a Cyber Kidney materialized within the mouse.


    To test the nanomachines¡¯ repair capability further, Tang Rui administered eight doses of 10 million nanomachines each into the mice, allowing these robotic entities to replace the kidney¡¯s cellular structure.


    The outcome was promising.


    Post-implantation of the Cyber Kidney, the mouse exhibited no adverse reactions. Its physiological parameters remained stable.


    However, the kidney had indeed transformed into a mechanical one composed of nanomachines.


    ¡°Red Lotus, continue producing nanomachines and commence full-body replacement for the mice.¡±


    ¡°Master, it should be noted that brain cells are beyond the nanomachines¡¯ replacement capabilities.¡±


    ¡°Then replace everything else that¡¯s possible and observe the results.¡±


    ¡°As you command, Master.¡±


    Hong Lian meticulously disconnected the central nervous system of the white mouse, following which Tang Rui initiated the injection process.


    Sequentially, he administered the nanomachine solution into the mice.


    The nanomachines began substituting various body parts of the mice, including bones, internal organs, muscles, and skin, from the inside out.


    However, before half the body was replaced, the mouse¡¯s system became erratic, and hormonal levels fluctuated wildly.


    The pituitary gland emitted continuous biological signals.


    ¡°Master, an anomaly has arisen within the mouse¡¯s body.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the cause?¡±


    ¡°Currently unknown.¡±


    ¡°Reconnect the mouse¡¯s central nervous system. Halt the replacement process and evaluate the consequences.¡±


    ¡°As you wish, Master..¡±

 Chapter 347 - Chapter 347: Consolidating Research Resources and

    Chapter 347: Consolidating Research Resources and


    Facing the Future


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The white mouse, having regained its senses, began to play around inside the equipment. It jumped up and down, rolled over, and tumbled about.


    It was as if it had taken stimulants.


    After observing for a brief moment, Tang Rui continued to focus on the projection screen in front of him, which displayed the internal condition of the white mouse.


    ¡°Red Lotus, has there been any change in hormone secretion?¡± he inquired. ¡°Master, there¡¯s been a change in hormone secretion, but it remains very chaotic,¡± Red Lotus replied.


    Ten minutes later, the white mouse finally had enough of its restless behavior


    and began to settle down.


    However, its condition seemed somewhat off.


    Exactly what was wrong was unclear.


    ¡°Red Lotus, is there still hormone secretion?¡±


    ¡°The secretion has stopped.¡±


    ¡°I see¡­ Then continue with the modifications.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Countless nanomachines once again invaded the cells of the white mouse, replacing the functions of various cells.


    This time, the process went smoothly without any mishaps.


    In the blink of an eye, an hour passed.


    A brand-new Cyber Mouse was born.


    Ninety-five percent of its organs were comprised of nanomachines. Its bones were also reinforced by nanomachines, not to mention its muscle tissues.


    Even its skin had been replaced by nanomachines, and the fur on its body was


    metallic.


    Inside the entire apparatus, there was a considerable pile of flesh and blood


    that had been replaced.


    ¡°Why do I feel that it¡¯s getting more and more bizarre?¡±


    Tang Rui observed the white mouse, unsure how to describe it.


    You would think it¡¯s a plant rat, right?


    It definitely wasn¡¯t.


    But if you say it¡¯s not a plant rat, it just lies there, motionless, like a statue.


    The data within its body was normal.


    Its heartbeat and breathing maintained a consistent rhythm.


    The blood flow was extremely normal.


    There were no bacteria or viruses in its body, all had been eliminated by the nanomachines.


    This Cyber White Mouse, healthier than any other, lay there like an idiot, motionless.


    ¡°Red Lotus, is the neural signal in its brain stable?¡±


    ¡°Master, the neural signals in its brain are very stable.


    ¡°Then why isn¡¯t it moving?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, Master. Red Lotus hasn¡¯t detected any abnormalities.¡±


    The lack of abnormalities was the greatest anomaly.


    It had been transformed to this extent, yet there were supposedly no


    abnormalities.


    Tang Rui took out a stick and prodded the white mouse inside the equipment, trying to elicit some movement.


    As a result, it moved.


    When poked, it reacted; otherwise, it remained still, obediently lying there like


    a statue.


    The brain of this little white mouse had not been modified.


    So why had it become like this?


    Tang Rui was puzzled.


    After all, the body of this white mouse had been extensively modified. It was hard to pinpoint what was wrong, or perhaps everything was wrong.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just set it aside for observation for now, then clean the equipment and use another white mouse for experiments,¡± he decided.


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    After Tang Rui had settled in a chair, he waited for the robot to clear the flesh and blood remnants from the equipment.


    Meanwhile, he watched the Cyber White Mouse in the nearby cage, still dazed.


    It truly had become foolish.


    Buzz, buzz, buzz¡­


    At that moment, Tang Rui¡¯s phone vibrated.


    He checked his phone to find a call from Lin Chao.


    ¡°President Tang, are you busy?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s a conference on technological development starting soon online. If you¡¯re free, it would be good to participate.¡±


    ¡°Alright, send me the conference link. I¡¯ll head back right away.


    ¡°Okay, sending it now.¡±


    After hanging up,


    Tang Rui left the laboratory.


    As for the white mouse experiment, he left it to Red Lotus to continue. It didn¡¯t require his constant supervision.


    Upon reaching the base entrance, he encountered Lin Chao.


    ¡°I¡¯m also participating,¡± Lin Chao announced before Tang Rui could speak, explaining the situation.


    ¡°Is this meeting very important?¡± Tang Rui asked curiously.


    ¡°It¡¯s significant for many,¡± Lin Chao said thoughtfully.


    Alright then.


    His answer suggested that while it was important for others, it was not as


    crucial for him.


    They reached the command center of the Blue Army.


    Both took their seats and connected to the video conference network.


    Swoosh.


    A conference room scene appeared on the big screen.


    The meeting hadn¡¯t started yet.


    However, more than ten people were already seated in the conference room on the screen.


    Not all were from their group; many were outsiders¡­ well, not outsiders anymore, but part of their team.


    The scientists in the room had joined their nationality and were now considered their own.


    Tang Rui glanced over.


    There were six Nobel Prize winners and several top experts in various fields.


    This was a formidable lineup.


    After a while, the meeting commenced.


    The head of the Natural Science Foundation began discussing the meeting s focus, mainly addressing the waste of resources in natural sciences and calling for resource consolidation.


    Put simply, it was a plea to stop working in isolation.


    This was not only a waste of resources and funds but also of scientists¡¯ valuable time.


    He was correct.


    But realistically, consolidating resources was not straightforward, with the primary issue being leadership.


    Even if one¡¯s strength or lab equipment was inadequate,


    Being in charge of a lab meant being the boss.


    Now, if resources were to be consolidated,


    What would become of these people?


    Would they be relegated to menial tasks?


    That seemed absurd.


    The academic world was not as simple as many might think.


    Not to mention, the resource integration proposed at this meeting wasn¡¯t just about domestic collaboration but encompassing all countries on Earth.


    That made things even more complicated.


    ¡°Have other countries agreed?¡± Tang Rui inquired of Lin Chao.


    ¡°They all agreed,¡± Lin Chao responded.


    ¡°Do they understand what this entails?¡±


    ¡°They do, but what choice do they have?¡±


    ¡°Is this really the best course of action?¡±


    ¡ö¡¯It¡¯S better than wasting human talent on civil engineering projects on Mars.


    It¡¯s a waste to just leave them there.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this a bit rushed?¡±


    ¡°The recent incident alarmed the higher-ups. Without the prior warning, it would have been too late to stop the black dwarf when it was discovered.


    Thus, the new overarching policy is to advance human technological capabilities. The global economy is now shifting towards outer space. The Ministry of Mines recently convened, aiming to reduce Earth¡¯s resource extraction and vigorously develop extraterrestrial resources, supporting relevant enterprises.¡±


    Lin Chao elaborated on various policy trends to Tang Rui.


    We couldn¡¯t emulate America.


    Now that we¡¯re unrivaled, continuing on Earth, even if viable, was pointless.


    Earth had its limits.


    No matter how powerful one is, what difference does it make?


    Extinguish everyone?


    Impossible.


    So, it was better to integrate resources and steer the overall direction towards outer space.


    This would give a direction for funds, prevent the waste of research resources, and reduce internal friction..

 Chapter 348 - Chapter 348: The Brain—The Forbidden Zone of Life

    Chapter 348: The Brain¡ªThe Forbidden Zone of Life


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation , Editor: Endless Fantasy Translation


    The meeting had been going on for over an hour.


    Tang Rui listened to half of it and forgot the other half.


    Because this matter was not really related to him, but it still had a significant impact on the scientific community.


    However, there was one thing he was determined to join in on the excitement.


    That was the Global Physics Conference and the launch ceremony of the High-Energy Hadron Collider happening in half a month.


    After six months of construction, the domestic hadron collider had been completed.


    Without this device, hosting a global physics conference would not be impossible, but it would lack something.


    Even if you didn¡¯t hold this conference, scientists from other countries would rush to come for this device.


    After all, this thing was a godsend for physics.


    China¡¯s newly built high-energy hadron collider, whether in terms of power or precision, was much stronger than the European one.


    The results of the experiments were naturally incomparable to those of the old collider.


    It¡¯s just unknown whether the Higgs boson could be discovered that time.


    After the meeting, Tang Rui looked at the time and went straight home to rest.


    But no sooner had he arrived home than news came from Mars: many physicists were returning to Earth.


    They were coming to attend this physics conference.


    ¡°Red Lotus, arrange a spaceship to bring these physicists back,¡± Tang Rui thought for a moment and agreed to their request.


    Of course, this time it was only for them personally.


    As for their families, that was out of the question.


    They could only wait for another time.


    Currently, transportation was tight, so it was really not possible.


    TWO days later, Tang Rui was in the biological lab, observing the postoperative reactions of several mice.


    These mice had all had cancer and were then cured by nanobots.


    Although the items enhanced by the system were definitely functional,


    Treating diseases was not a joke.


    Even if the nanobots eliminated all cancerous tissues in lymphoma, what might happen afterward was still hard to say.


    That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t immediately give the nanobots to his employees for use.


    After two days of observation, two of the mice post-surgery indeed had problems.


    That was that cancer cells were still being produced in their bodies.


    Even though all the cancer cells in their bodies had been eliminated by the nanobots previously, in these two days, their normal cells began to mutate into cancer cells, which was quite troublesome.


    ¡°Red Lotus, how did these two mice develop cancer cells in their bodies?¡± Tang


    Rui asked curiously.


    With the power of the nanobots, there should be absolutely no residue, so the new cancer cells were not derived from the original ones.


    ¡°Master, according to observations, the new cancer cells are all from normal cells mutating during cell division, transforming from normal cells into cancer cells,¡± Red Lotus replied.


    ¡°So, does that mean that even after the nanobots have eliminated all cancer cell¡¯s, they still need to remain inside the patient to continue suppressing cancer cells?¡±


    ¡°Yes, master. If these two mice had nanobots inside them, then the cancer cells would be destroyed as soon as they formed.¡±


    ¡°Then without your controlled nanobots, can cancer cells be automatically destroyed?¡±


    ¡°Yes, master. The upgraded nanobots you created have an autonomous recognition function. They can automatically clear cancer cells and also autonomously repair damaged organs in the body.¡±


    After hearing this, Tang Rui felt a bit helpless. His original idea was to use nanobots to treat patients directly, just like surgery, simply eliminating the cancer cells.


    This way, 10 million units of nanobots could treat dozens of patients in one


    day.


    But if it¡¯s like what Red Lotus said, having to keep nanobots inside the patient, then this treatment method would not be affordable for ordinary people.


    Of course, not everyone needs to keep nanobots inside their bodies, but patients in the late stages or with metastasis definitely need to.


    For early and middle stages, it should still be okay.


    ¡°Red Lotus, prepare an injection of 50 million units of nanobots, along with a syringe and instructions, and give them to that employee,¡± Tang Rui thought for a moment and said to Red Lotus.


    There was no need to consider too much for their own employees.


    Directly 50 million units.


    Guaranteed to save the person, and these nanobots would also repair the damaged organs of the elderly, enhance bodily functions, and suppress the formation of cancer cells.


    After arranging this, he looked at the cyber mice next to him.


    These cyber mice were different from those that had been treated. They all lay quietly in their cages, motionless.


    All of them were like statues.


    In these two days, Red Lotus was continuously performing nano-modifications on these mice, but the results were not ideal.


    Using nanobots to repair organ damage was no problem.


    But using nanobots to replace organs was problematic.


    Even if nanobots could solve the problem of organ rejection, the mice would be affected if the organs were completely replaced. The more organs that were replaced, the greater the impact.


    After complete replacement, the mice would become completely vegetative. According to the results of Red Lotus¡¯s continuous experiments and analysis, once the organs were replaced by nanobots, the mice¡¯s brains would autonomously consider these organs dead.


    It was amazing.


    Even though these organs were still working and functioning normally, the mice¡¯s brains would think the organs were gone.


    And the brain would no longer regulate and command these organs.


    The function of these organs would be judged by the brain as non-existent, and then it would start to strain other organs to compensate for the impact of the loss of these organs.


    For example, if a mouse had two kidneys and one is replaced by nanobots, then the mouse¡¯s brain would strain the other kidney to take on more work.


    Even then, when the nanobot-composed kidney is still working diligently, the mouse¡¯s brain would act as if it cannot see it.


    Even if Red Lotus tried to use neural connection technology to feed normal signals back to the brain from the nanobots, it was still useless.


    It was as if the brain had a recognition system.


    Able to completely distinguish between real and fake organ signals.


    This was something Tang Rui hadn¡¯t expected.


    And so far, it was still unclear.


    As for using nanobots to replace a mouse¡¯s brain, it was completely useless.


    Any replacement of the mouse¡¯s brain,


    Even if the mouse was still alive, it would still be vegetative.


    Without any self-awareness, even if stimulated by the external environment, there would be no reaction.


    Facing this situation, Tang Rui even thought about going to Africa to establish a base to study life science problems.


    But he thought better of it.


    The brain, this forbidden zone of life, is better not to be rushed into researching. Even if some results are researched, it would be easy to turn into various evil paths when applied..

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    Chapter 349: Hadron Collider Activated


    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Red Lotus, seal all research materials and destroy all experimental materials,


    and clean up the traces.¡±


    Tang Rui finally decided not to study the forbidden zone of life.


    After all, if something were to be researched, humans themselves could


    become too curious.


    Often, curiosity was what killed the cat.


    ¡°Okay, master, Red Lotus understands.¡±


    Tang Rui turned and left the life science laboratory, and then the robots inside began to clean up all traces.


    Back at the company, Tang Rui came to the office and began to deal with some company matters.


    The company¡¯s affairs were increasing.


    If it weren¡¯t for Red Lotus dealing with most of the matters for him, he wouldn¡¯t have any spare time now, just dealing with the company¡¯s affairs could keep him busy to death.


    After all, Crimson Corporation had grown into a huge entity.


    Especially in the energy field, it was absolutely a giant presence. Traditional energy and new energy, though weren¡¯t monopolized by Crimson, would follow suit once they did something.


    -Expand the industrial chain? Increase influence? Red Lotus, check the situation of this executive for me, send them straight in if there¡¯s a problem.¡±


    Tang Rui said unhappily after reading a report submitted by the head of the


    American Power Company.


    Crimson¡¯s development had reached such an extent.


    This person in charge was still not satisfied.


    Still want to create a wireless power network platform, wanting to monopolize the future charging of new energy vehicles?


    Good idea.


    It was not difficult to realize.


    But the problem is, it¡¯s unnecessary.


    Money, for Tang Rui now, is like paper, too much to spend. Even so, these American management layers are still thinking about monopolizing, excluding, and suppressing other companies.


    This was completely contrary to his philosophy.


    It¡¯s not that he is afraid of things like killing the donkey after it finished grinding the mill, he is not worried about that.


    The main thing was, there¡¯s no need to expand business anymore, no need to suppress other companies, no need to monopolize new industries.


    A private company becoming the world¡¯s second-largest economy?


    Was that appropriate?


    Obviously, it was not.


    But these American executives-either had a hole in their brain or had bad water in their stomachs-always trying to make trouble, like they had a problem.


    ¡°Red Lotus, thoroughly investigate the situation of the personnel in the foreign


    subsidiaries.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t care about these things before, he just took over the oil and power groups from the United States.


    After all, he earned them by selling scientific research spaceships.


    Later, under Red Lotus¡¯s control, these companies were all reorganized and personnel appointments were readjusted.


    He thought there would be no problems.


    Now it seemed was time for him to take serious action.


    Tang Rui pursed his lips and continued to open reports and files for signatures. Company affairs, for him, were actually trivial matters. Even if he messed up casually, the company wouldn¡¯t have any big problems.


    So, he doesn¡¯t take these matters to heart.


    In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.


    The Global Physics Conference was held in Shudu.


    This time, just the scientists and scholars attending the conference exceeded six thousand.


    If a bomb exploded here-notwithstanding the complete regression of the physics community, but for the next few decades, the physics community would definitely be ruined.


    The conference began.


    The current physics leader, Nanbowan, and the historically significant physicist Yang Lao, took the stage to preside.


    Facing Professor Yang, every physicist had to be honest.


    What would define a top boss?


    This surely was one.


    The conference held in our homeland with such a big boss presiding went very smoothly.


    Tang Rui even took the time to chat with Yang Lao for a while. But Yang Lao, after all, is old and lacks energy, so he left soon after the conference started.


    Tang Rui then wandered around.


    From this report hall to that report hall, specifically choosing what he was interested in listening to.


    Really.


    There were a lot of insights.


    After all, those who can give reports, are all strong figures in the scientific community.


    Without something in their hands or goods in their stomachs.


    Running up to give a report is purely embarrassing. Theoretical physics, condensed matter physics, high-energy plasma physics, quantum physics¡­


    A full seven days of reports.


    If you listen carefully, you can experience swimming in the sea of knowledge.


    Of course, it might also be drowning.


    After the physics conference, the real highlight began. The new high-energy hadron collider experiment started.


    Li, the professor from the High Energy Institute, the person in charge, brought more than three hundred physics big shots to the experimental base.


    ¡°The high-energy hadron collider we made has a circumference of 42,500 meters, using 2,800 magnets¡­¡±


    Professor Li first took everyone on a tour of the experimental base and introduced the parameters of the hadron collider.


    What did these parameters represent?


    They were much stronger than Europe¡¯s.


    The previous European hadron collider could only accelerate protons to fourteen trillion electron volts.


    But Crimson¡¯s hadron collider could accelerate protons to thirty-two trillion electronvolts.


    It seems to be just a little more than double.


    But the actual effect is not so simple.


    After the visit, everyone came to the multifunctional hall that was connected to the big screen to the command hall.


    Next, the experiment started.


    Since it was the first experiment, Professor Li did not go too big, setting the energy level at twenty trillion electron volts, which is moderate.


    Even at this energy level, it is the first time in human history.


    Whether such a level of collision can discover new particles, new microphysical phenomena, is not yet known, but everyone is optimistic.


    After all, every time the European machine starts an experiment, it discovers something special.


    There¡¯s no reason why a twenty trillion electron volt collision can¡¯t discover new things, that¡¯s unscientific.


    Tang Rui did not stay in the multifunctional hall with a group of scientists to watch the video but came to the control hall to watch various data.


    ¡ö¡öProfessor Tang, if it weren¡¯t for your help, this device wouldn¡¯t have been possible to build, now you start it.¡± Professor Li said to Tang Rui.


    ¡°No, no, no, this machine is your hard work, I just helped a little.¡± Tang Rui quickly shook his head.


    Joking.


    This was Professor Li¡¯s lifelong belief¡ªhe¡¯d never do such a thing.


    Just a startup.


    When he had time, he¡¯d build a particle accelerator at the level of circling the moon, and then he can play however he wants.


    Seeing Tang Rui refuse, Professor Li didn¡¯t say anything more.


    He directly pressed the start button.


    ¡°Start the experiment.¡±


    Buzz!


    The huge hadron collider started.


    The tremendous energy of ten trillion electron volts propelled the protons to accelerate in the vacuum tube..

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    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Boom!


    Like the Big Bang at the beginning of the universe, an explosion erupted in the


    vacuum collision chamber, and numerous microphysical phenomena appeared.


    Various sensors at this moment began to record this magnificent scene, where any change in the data was valuable.


    Tang Rui watched the large screen in front of him.


    Data refreshed crazily like a waterfall.


    It was incomprehensible now; data without organization and calculation was meaningless.


    Soon, all the phenomena in the vacuum collision chamber disappeared without a trace, marking the end of this experiment.


    Applause broke out.


    Whether in the control hall or in the multifunctional hall, everyone watching the experiment clapped.


    ¡°Congratulations, professor Li,¡± Tang Rui said to Professor Li in front of him.


    The other party was very excited at this moment.


    Others also congratulated him.


    professor Li grinned and nodded to everyone, too excited to know what to say.


    After a brief celebration.


    Everyone got back to serious work, as a group of scientists were waiting, professor Li arranged for personnel to classify and store the data.


    The next step was the most important ¨C using mathematics to statistically analyze these data.


    Indeed.


    The pinnacle of physics is mathematics.


    The more top-notch a physicist, the more formidable their mathematics.


    For example, a physicist who won the Fields Medal always claimed he was a physicist.


    But unfortunately, his string theory research was basically without a chance for the Nobel Prize, so he was quite troubled.


    In mathematics, Tang Rui certainly was no match for these experts.


    So, he did not plan to calculate personally.


    After obtaining all the data from Professor Li, he returned to a separate room and asked Red Lotus to reconstruct the collision scenario from these data.


    ¡ö¡öSorry, master, based on these materials, I can only simulate thirty-five percent of the real data.¡±


    ¡°What? Why so low?¡±


    ¡°Master, Red Lotus doesn¡¯t have related theoretical materials here, many data in the supercomputer simulation conflict with the physical engine.¡±


    Tang Rui pursed his lips after hearing this.


    There was no way around it.


    Even a supercomputer needed theoretical and algorithmic support to perform simulations.


    Currently, without the theory or algorithms, and with existing theories and algorithms conflicting with experimental data.


    Even if Red Lotus was an Al, it was impossible to complete this task.


    ¡°Extract those data that conflict with the current standard model and compare them with existing theories.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    A large amount of data soon appeared in front of Tang Rui.


    Indeed, there were problems.


    In this data, there was a special state of liquid-like plasma, quark-gluon plasma.


    This matter could only exist in the early stages of the Big Bang during the


    Planck epoch.


    To put it simply.


    It¡¯s like the temperature is so high that neutrons melt, releasing quarks bound in the nucleus, which then fuse with gluons to become a plasma state at high temperatures.


    Some data in the current set conflicted with the standard model.


    Quarks and gluons fused to form a particle about the size of a neutron or proton.


    In the standard model, such a thing does not exist.


    How can a computer simulate a non-existent particle?


    What are the parameters of this particle?


    What is its spin?


    Without data, how can it be simulated?


    Red Lotus listed many similar data points.


    After all, such collision experiments always discover strange data, and after analyzing these data, many unknown particles are found.


    ¡°Red Lotus, find all the unknown particles in this data.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Simulation was not feasible, but extracting data was easy for Red Lotus. In just a few seconds, Red Lotus filtered out more than three million data points representing these unknown particles.


    Tang Rui looked at these data, then began to compare and study them bit by bit.


    Actually, his highest achievement in physics was in electromagnetism. However in studying these data, electromagnetism was not as useful as the strong and weak forces.


    To study quarks, it was necessary to break the strong nuclear force inside the nucleus and dismantle the nucleus.


    To study new particles made of quarks and gluons, it was necessary to control the weak force to prevent decay.


    But these were not his specialties.


    So, it was very strenuous to research.


    While Tang Rui was engrossed in his research, he suddenly heard a burst of excited shouting outside.


    Various exclamations of ¡°God¡± and ¡°Damn¡± echoed.


    Tang Rui left the room.


    immediately he heard numerous noisy shouts, along with words and phrases like ¡°four-dimensional space¡± and ¡°dimensional elevation.¡±


    What was happening?


    Was there a significant discovery?


    He went to see what was happening.


    A group of physicists, all red-faced and thick-necked, were staring at the derivation formulas on the blackboard.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, based on these data, we can definitely affirm that four-dimensional space exists.¡±


    ¡°Look here¡­ you see this data, this extra spatial coordinate, it really exists.¡±


    ¡°Can we do another experiment, increase the energy level, and see if we can successfully elevate dimensions?


    ¡°Probably need to wait a while, after all, we haven¡¯t finished analyzing this data.¡±


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t speak.


    He just stood outside, listening to the group discuss.


    He roughly understood the situation.


    These people, based on experimental data and during mathematical derivations, found a very special situation.


    That was the temporary elevation of space dimensions.


    Of course, this could also be a calculation error.


    But even if it was true, it could only prove the existence of higher-dimensional space, not that humans could study it.


    The conditions were not there.


    However, just proving the existence of higher-dimensional space was a big step in physics.


    Previously, higher-dimensional space could only be deduced through mathematics.


    Now, it was proven through a physical experiment, and these two concepts were different.


    After all, many things could be calculated in mathematics.


    But proving them experimentally was much harder.


    Tang Rui stood aside, listening to their discussion for a long time, and he became somewhat interested in their discovery.


    After a brainstorming session by a group of experts, they proposed an idea. That was, a high enough energy level could elevate space dimensions. How high was this energy level?


    Just the temperature had to reach 6 billion degrees, and all particles had to be in a state unbound by physical rules.


    In this situation, particles not bound by the three fundamental forces, during energy level transitions, would undergo a special reaction, entering higher-dimensional space.


    Or rather, the particles themselves stepped into higher-dimensional space at that moment.


    Conversely, if there were particles in higher-dimensional space, then particles in higher-dimensional space would definitely not be in the form everyone currently saw.


    This inference was quite frightening..

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    Tang Rui listened for a long time.


    He wasn¡¯t particularly moved by the concept of dimensional elevation, but if this theory was correct, it would have been interesting.


    Since raising the energy level could elevate dimensions, then conversely, lowering the energy level might have reduced dimensions.


    This line of thinking seemed reasonable.


    Why was Tang Rui interested in dimension reduction?


    Because there was a sci-fi weapon called a two-dimensional foil, which reduced three dimensions to two. Without equivalent technological power, it was invincible.


    Returning to his room, Tang Rui began researching how to reduce dimensions.


    Lowering particle energy levels was simple.


    Just cool it down.


    But the closer the temperature got to absolute zero, the harder it was to lower it further.


    Wait¡­


    Absolute zero.


    Thinking of absolute zero, and then thinking about reducing dimensions, it seemed to make sense.


    At absolute zero, all particle motion stops, freezing space and time.


    This was akin to the two-dimensional foil reducing a region to two dimensions, freezing it like a photograph.


    With this realization, Tang Rui¡¯s eyes had lit up.


    Reducing dimensions was feasible, but first, he had to achieve absolute zero to see the effects.


    ¡°Red Lotus, launch a space experiment capsule, equip it with all the necessary equipment for a low-temperature experiment, and then send it to Jupiter¡¯s orbit,¡± Tang Rui had instructed Red Lotus.


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Such a frightening experiment was better conducted outside Earth.


    If nothing came of it, all was well.


    But if something was discovered, the consequences¡­


    Were a bit scary.


    In the following days, all scientists had been engrossed in researching the experimental data, neglecting sleep and food.


    New discoveries emerged daily.


    New particles found.


    New physical phenomena discovered.


    If these findings were considered significant before, they were now overshadowed by the discovery of particle energy level transitions and dimensional elevation.


    Any discovery related to space, time, or dimensions was a groundbreaking achievement in physics.


    Consequently, scientists who had planned to research other projects now converged to study dimensional elevation.


    The next day, upon learning of this news, old man Witten, a Fields Medalist, had set aside his previous night¡¯s findings and devoted himself to researching higher-dimensional space.


    His mathematical prowess was unquestionable.


    He rapidly derived a formula and even integrated it with string theory.


    After deriving this formula, old man Witten had begun to promote his string theory ¡®bible¡¯.


    Naturally, the Copenhagen interpretation did not agree.


    Quantum mechanics vs string theory.


    A fierce debate ensued.


    Tang Rui, observing all this, was satiated with gossip and also learned a great deal.


    After all, the knowledge these experts possessed was not something you could find in textbooks.


    During the clash of ideas, each side had brought forth all they had.


    Tang Rui even felt that if they continued at this rate, they might even develop a rudimentary Unified Field Theory.


    Unfortunately, he had his own work and couldn¡¯t continue to spectate.


    The experimental capsule he had launched had reached Jupiter¡¯s orbit and was ready for experimentation.


    Tang Rui had returned to his room, had Red Lotus open the holographic projection, and begun the experiment.


    The first step was to lower the temperature as much as possible.


    Cryogenic experiments didn¡¯t rely on commonly known liquid nitrogen, which wasn¡¯t considered low enough.


    To lower the temperature, a magnetic cooling method was used.


    This method could bring the temperature infinitely close to absolute zero.


    ¡°Red Lotus, display the data,¡± Tang Rui had instructed.


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    The equipment in the experimental capsule had been conducting a nuclear adiabatic demagnetization experiment.


    Meanwhile, the temperature had been steadily dropping.


    The current temperature was 0.0004.K, but as the magnetic field was reduced, the temperature continued to drop.


    After several minutes, the temperature had fallen to 0.00002K, matching the record for the lowest temperature ever achieved in an experiment.


    But as Tang Rui¡¯s experiment continued with upgraded equipment allowing for further reduction in magnetic field strength, the temperature had stalled at O.OOOO1K.


    It hit a wall.


    At this point, molecular translational and rotational movements had ceased.


    However, molecular vibration, electron movement, and nuclear movement, all at their lowest quantum states, could not be further frozen.


    Especially electron movement.


    It couldn¡¯t be frozen using magnetic fields.


    So, creating absolute zero using electromagnetic force was unfeasible.


    Tang Rui hadn¡¯t expected success on his first attempt.


    He just wanted to experiment and see the results.


    Overall, the results had been promising.


    But to achieve absolute zero, he still lacked a clear approach, as he couldn¡¯t immobilize electrons.


    However, he had another experiment to conduct.


    ¡°Red Lotus, bring out the vacuum box and start the experiment,¡± Tang Rui had instructed.


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Under Red Lotus¡¯s control, the previous experimental equipment had been converted into a vacuum box.


    The next experiment


    was similar to the previous one.


    First, he needed to evacuate all air from the box, ensuring no air, or rather, minimal particles were present.


    Then he would employ the magnetic cooling method again.


    This way, as the box¡¯s temperature approached absolute zero, the particles inside would not receive any external energy.


    The particles inside the box couldn¡¯t be cooled to absolute zero, but that wasn¡¯t a problem.


    The next phase involved a particle accelerator nozzle inside the box, capable of emitting high-speed particles.


    These particles would collide with the particles inside the box.


    Their energy levels would rise initially but would quickly drop.


    The key was the transformation and consumption during this process.


    From disorder to order.


    From high energy levels to low energy levels.


    He wanted to see what effects would occur at temperatures near absolute zero.


    Buzzing¡­


    As the air in the vacuum box had been completely evacuated, leaving behind only invisible, minuscule particles that might not even belong to the box, but could appear out of the void.


    These were hard to ascertain.


    But Tang Rui didn¡¯t care; he was conducting an experiment.


    When the vacuum cooling approached absolute zero, the particle accelerator had emitted an electron.


    The electron collided with particles inside the box.


    Their energy burst forth.


    But then, the energy levels had plummeted rapidly.


    Tang Rui watched the large screen in front of him, where the data refreshed quickly, soon reaching a point close to absolute zero.


    But it had stalled again at a difference of fifty millionths of a degree.


    The temperature couldn¡¯t drop any further.


    Damn it!


    Tang Rui had cursed in frustration.


    It was so vexing.


    ¡°Red Lotus, analyze the data,¡± Tang Rui had instructed.


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    He had felt close to success, but the final laws of physics stubbornly blocked the way.


    The barrier of absolute zero seemed truly insurmountable.


    Soon, Red Lotus had completed the data analysis.


    Setting aside other data, the reason for the failure was simple.


    Particles exist in their lowest quantum state, and without solving this issue, it was impossible to reach absolute zero..

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    What should be done?


    Tang Rui gazed at the data on the large screen in front of him, lost in thought.


    ¡°Master, there is a problem on Mars,¡± Red Lotus suddenly appeared and reported to Tang Rui.


    ¡°Hmm? What problem?¡± Tang Rui asked, puzzled. There shouldn¡¯t have been any issues on Mars.


    There was no shortage of resources, equipment, or talent there.


    What could possibly go wrong under such circumstances?


    ¡°Master, five scientists at the Martian Life Science Laboratory have fallen into comas, and the cause has not yet been identified.¡±


    ¡°Sudden comas?¡±


    ¡°Yes, master. According to their wristwatch monitors, there were problems with their biological signals, and then they fell into comas.¡±


    Biological signals?


    Were there issues with their neuronal tissues?


    ¡°Has the news been locked down on Mars?¡± Tang Rui immediately thought of a concern.


    ¡°Not yet, they have just fallen into comas. Doctors on Mars are organizing consultations to analyze their condition.¡±


    ¡°Contact Professor Weisen on Mars.¡±


    Professor Weisen was a member of the Life Science Laboratory and a colleague of the comatose scientists.


    Tang Rui had previously consulted him regarding some issues with lab mice, so they were relatively familiar.


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Soon.


    The signal was connected, and Professor Weisen¡¯s figure appeared in front of Tang Rui, who was reading a book in an isolation room.


    ¡°Professor Tang, have you received the news?¡± Professor Weisen asked directly after the video connected.


    ¡°Yes, what exactly is the situation?¡± Tang Rui inquired.


    ¡°It¡¯s still unclear what caused it, but there¡¯s a high probability it¡¯s related to a virus on Mars.¡±


    ¡°A virus on Mars? Where did you get that from?¡± Tang Rui was stunned upon hearing this.


    ¡°We found liquid water three kilometers underground near the base in the mountain range. We extracted the liquid water through drilling and analyzed it in the laboratory. We¡¯ve found bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in the liquid water, but the experiment was not complete before they all fell into comas,¡± Professor Weisen quietly explained the situation.


    Liquid water on Mars?


    And it contained bacteria and microorganisms?


    That was a major discovery.


    But right now, those discoveries were not important; the most important thing was the condition of those people.


    ¡°What measures have you taken so far? Just isolation?¡±


    ¡°Yes, including the personnel who operated the drilling equipment, everyone we¡¯ve encountered along the way, and the laboratory staff, have all been isolated. The entire area of the Life Science Laboratory has been closed off, and the air and water circulation systems have also been blocked. So far, no one else has shown such symptoms.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded after hearing this, then comforted Professor Weisen before hanging up the video call.


    ¡°Red Lotus, contact the medical personnel there and directly connect to the conference room.¡±


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Swipe!


    The next second, Tang Rui¡¯s holographic projection appeared in the conference room.


    A group of medical experts discussing and researching the condition all turned their attention to Tang Rui.


    ¡°Sorry to interrupt, what¡¯s the situation now?¡±


    ¡°Professor Tang, according to the examination results, the reason for their comas is damage to their neurons. It¡¯s not just the neural network and nerve cells in their bodies, but also the neuronal tissues in their brains that are atrophying.¡±


    ¡°Can it be treated?¡± Tang Rui asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s difficult. The problem with the neurons is entirely caused by a virus. This virus spreads through the bloodstream to the entire body, destroying all neuronal tissues, and the immune system is unable to eliminate it. The most critical issue is that we don¡¯t have time. Based on the current situation, they can only hold on for two more days before they die.¡±


    ¡°Two days? That¡¯s enough. I¡¯ll send something over to eliminate the virus in their bodies first.¡±


    Tang Rui had Red Lotus arrange for a nuclear-powered rocket carrying nanomachines to be launched directly to Mars.


    It wouldn¡¯t need two days, just a few hours would suffice.


    Dealing with a virus was not simple.


    The most crucial thing was to control the situation.


    Preventing the virus from spreading, especially avoiding mutation and iteration, would prove to be the most troublesome.


    There was a virus on Mars.


    Unbelievable.


    For the next half day, Tang Rui arranged for Red Lotus to collaborate with them in researching the virus.


    Understanding the virus¡¯s transmission route and genetic sequence was definitely necessary, and if possible, they wanted to treat the affected individuals.


    But in the current situation, there really wasn¡¯t a specific treatment method; at most, they could try to sustain their lives.


    As for using other medications as substitutes, that wouldn¡¯t be effective.


    Fortunately, the Mars base lacked nothing.


    Especially not scientists and researchers.


    To treat five people and research the virus, more than thirty top experts in the medical team were mobilized. If it were on Earth, even national leaders couldn¡¯t summon these people for treatment.


    As for the scientists researching the virus, they were top talents in the field of life sciences on Earth.


    A group of experts working together.


    With Red Lotus¡¯s computing power and Mars¡¯s top research equipment, the situation with the virus was thoroughly resolved in less than ten hours.


    Even the genetic sequence of the virus was being deconstructed and analyzed segment by segment by these experts.


    Although there was still no specific medication for the virus, the experts had already started researching reverse transcriptase RNA.


    There was no cure yet, but a vaccine was on the horizon.


    A few hours later, the nuclear-powered rocket arrived at Mars, and the nanomachines it carried were deployed outside the base.


    ¡°Professor Tang, what¡¯s the password for this box?¡±


    ¡°321123,¡± Tang Rui blurted out a password.


    Click!


    The box opened, releasing a puff of white smoke.


    It wasn¡¯t cold air, but dry ice.


    ¡°Professor Tang, do we just inject this directly?¡± asked a top surgeon from the Mayo Clinic, holding a syringe from the box.


    ¡°Yes, inject it anywhere in the body, it will work as long as it¡¯s injected.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I understand.¡±


    The surgeon found a vein and injected 50 million units of nanomachines into the patient¡¯s body.


    At that moment, something eerie happened.


    The scientist who was injected with the nanomachines began to convulse spasmodically.


    If it had only been him, that would have been one thing.


    But the other four, who had not been injected with nanomachines, also began convulsing at the same time.


    All five people convulsed like they were having epileptic seizures on their beds.


    This sudden change startled everyone.


    ¡°Control them, prepare sedatives,¡± the surgeon immediately ordered upon seeing this.


    At this moment, the nearby equipment began to sound alarms.


    ¡°Beep beep beep¡­¡±


    The heart rate soared to 136 beats per minute and was still rising.


    The blood pressure rose to 239 and continued to climb..

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    This was a first for him.


    Such a reaction had never been observed in his experiments with white mice before. It was, to put it mildly, unsettling.


    ¡°Red Lotus, what¡¯s happening?¡± Tang Rui asked, his expression one of deep concern.


    ¡°Master, the nanomachines report that when they neutralized the virus, the neural tissues started discharging bioelectricity in a disordered manner. Some neural cells have already been corroded by the virus.¡±


    The prospect of corroding the nervous system was alarming. Could this lead to permanent nerve damage?


    However, he realized there was no need to dwell on this particular side effect. The real issue at hand was not merely about neural tissue damage.


    A single person experiencing twitching could be explained.


    But the simultaneous convulsions of five individuals indicated a more complex problem.


    ¡°Why did all five of them start convulsing at the same time?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Master. Red Lotus has not identified the cause. The feedback from the nanomachines doesn¡¯t include this information.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Tang Rui¡¯s gaze shifted to the person still convulsing uncontrollably on the big screen. His eyes narrowed, but he said nothing.


    To be honest, the situation unfolding before him was quite frightening.


    Their convulsions were full-body, every muscle twitching as if there were insects crawling underneath their skin.


    ¡°The tranquilizer isn¡¯t having any effect.¡±


    ¡°His heart rate is increasing, but his blood pressure is dropping. There are signs of internal bleeding.¡±


    At this moment, the scientist who had received the nanomachine injection was convulsing less frequently. His injected arm had even calmed down.


    However, the condition of the other four was deteriorating rapidly.


    Two of them were experiencing a drop in blood pressure, and another¡¯s muscles were spasming and stiffening.


    ¡°Inject them quickly!¡±


    ¡°Got it.¡±


    At this moment, the effectiveness of the nanomachines was apparent to anyone observing.


    So, the surgeon immediately proceeded to inject the other four people. This time, the injection was not into the arm but directly into the carotid artery, which would allow the nanomachines to spread through the body much faster.


    Since there was no way to observe internally,


    Tang Rui was unable to see what was happening inside their bodies at the moment.


    Red Lotus could simulate the situation based on the feedback from the nanomachines, but this was not particularly useful.


    Beep¡­ Beep¡­ Beep¡­


    Suddenly, the scientist with the weakest constitution among the five saw his heart rate drop to zero. The electrocardiogram display had flatlined.


    Yet, his body continued to twitch.


    It didn¡¯t stop even in death.


    It was reminiscent of a zombie.


    Ten minutes later, four people and a corpse lay quietly on the hospital beds. At this point, the virus had been cleared from their bodies.


    But waking them up would be difficult.


    Neurons, especially those in the brain, are non-regenerative cells. They are central to human thought and memory.


    Such damage was not something the nanomachines could repair.


    Even if they managed to restore some neuronal functionality, the lost memories and thought processes could not be regenerated.


    ¡°Professor Tang, we¡¯ve received the consent of McCann¡¯s family for a medical autopsy.¡±


    ¡°Yes, send me the data. Also, I¡¯ll arrange for a spaceship to bring you some medical supplies and the latest research equipment.¡¯1


    ¡°Thank you very much. We¡¯re indeed short on some resources, especially lab rats for research.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the supplies.¡±


    Tang Rui reassured them, letting them know they didn¡¯t have to worry about anything other than focusing on researching the virus.


    After ending the video call, He had Red Lotus cut off all communication between Earth and Mars, except for his own. He informed those who had applied for citizenship that they would have to wait. Until the virus situation was resolved, they could forget about returning to Earth.


    He still didn¡¯t know enough about the virus.


    However, judging from the symptoms he had just witnessed, this unknown virus was far more terrifying than any other virus known on Earth.


    Following this incident, he was no longer in the mood to continue his research.


    He left the room.


    Outside, a group of physicists were still engaged in a heated discussion.


    Tang Rui did not join their conversation, nor did he interrupt their analysis and integration of the data from the Hadron collider experiment.


    After saying goodbye to Professor Li, he left the facility and boarded a private jet back to his company.


    ¡°Red Lotus, arrange for a spaceship to transport a thousand white mice. Also, arrange for a few robots to explore the underground area they previously drilled to obtain original samples of the virus.¡±


    ¡°Understood, Master. Red Lotus will make the arrangements immediately.¡±


    At the same time, the biologists at the Martian base were also studying the virus.


    Though they didn¡¯t have many lab rats, they still managed to infect more than a dozen.


    The infected mice, like the five scientists, were in a comatose state.


    The biologists were conducting various experiments on these mice.


    When it came to human subjects, they had to be cautious.


    But with white mice infected with the virus, they had more freedom to experiment.


    Even the wildest ideas could be tested on a white mouse.


    After numerous experiments, they had gathered some information about the virus.


    It could deceive the immune system and, once inside the body, it immediately targeted the nervous system, invading and paralyzing it, usurping the functions of the nervous system.


    ¡°Currently, we have some understanding of the virus. Here¡¯s an idea: What if we inject hallucinogenic drugs or drugs that impact neurons into the mice? Do you think the virus, which erodes the nervous system, will react?¡±


    Someone suddenly suggested.


    ¡°We can try it,¡± was the consensus.


    No one had any particular objections. It was just an experiment, after all.


    They were virus biologists, not physicians.


    Their goal was to study the characteristics of the virus, not to develop life-saving medications.


    So, they proceeded with their experiments as they wished.


    A biologist extracted a vial of a forbidden drug ¨C one that induced euphoria when injected into the body but was highly detrimental to the nervous system.


    After injecting this drug into one of the white mice, the mouse was visibly shocked.


    The biologist sat in front of the glass cage, intently observing the mouse inside.


    Suddenly, the white mouse inside opened its eyes and stood up.


    It wasn¡¯t just this mouse.


    In the other cages, the white mice involved in different experiments also stood up.


    Even the mice with their abdomens cut open managed to crawl up, dragging their entrails.


    The biologist who was dissecting one of the mice exclaimed in shock.


    ¡°F*ck!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°What happened to them?¡±


    All the scientists in the room looked at the white mice in their cages, a mix of fear and bewilderment on their faces.


    Bang, bang, bang¡­


    The next moment, all the white mice started moving in the same direction, repeatedly slamming into the glass of their enclosures.


    More than ten white mice, all moving in unison, frantically hitting the glass.


    This spectacle was indeed unnerving.


    Most importantly¡­


    They had never observed such behavior in virus-infected subjects before.


    Was this still just a virus?


    The sheer terror this situation created was beyond their comprehension..

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    ¡°What the hell? A white mouse?¡±


    The moment Tang Rui woke up, he received a report from Red Lotus.


    All the lab rats on Mars that had been used as experimental subjects for a virus had come back to life. Even the half-dissected lab rats had risen.


    It was quite scary at first.


    Later on, a group of scientists discovered that these white mice lacked intelligence, so they boldly conducted research on them.


    The result showed that the virus, which had eroded the nervous system, had mutated and taken over, forcibly controlling the mice¡¯s movements.


    ¡°Red Lotus, show me the video.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    On the projection screen, a group of white mice crawled up and headed in a direction, then began to hit the glass.


    After watching the video, Tang Rui curiously asked Red Lotus where the white mouse was facing, and the answer he received pointed to the location where the Mars base had previously drilled a hole.


    It was obvious.


    There was something wrong with this virus.


    ¡°How long will it take for the spacecraft to reach Mars?¡±


    ¡°We still need three hours and nineteen minutes.¡±


    ¡°Alright, let me know when we arrive.¡±


    He got up, washed up, and had breakfast.


    Tang Rui then returned to the laboratory and contacted the Mars base to see if there was any progress.


    ¡°Professor Tang, this isn¡¯t a virus.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not a virus?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. This seems to be a special kind of microorganism, or rather, a microorganism disguised as a virus but not actually a virus.¡±


    After the Mars scientist finished speaking, he showed Tang Rui the data of the mutated virus found in the white mouse.


    Let¡¯s not talk about anything else.


    The original virus and the mutated virus had completely different genetic sequences.


    The most terrifying aspect was that when the virus mutated, the special genetic code inside would transform into different genetic sequences according to the genes of the invaded life form.


    Simply put, the virus that invaded the mice and the virus that invaded the human body had different gene sequences after mutation.


    This mutation allowed the virus to completely adapt to the host¡¯s genes without causing any rejection.


    Even the functions of the neural tissues could be perfectly simulated. Yesterday, if not for a fortuitous experiment¡ªif someone hadn¡¯t injected a hallucinogenic drug into a white mouse, this situation might have gone unnoticed.


    ¡°So, these microorganisms are a special kind of life?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, but we¡¯re more inclined to believe that it¡¯s a biological weapon, or a hunting method of some special life form.¡±


    Tang Rui nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation.


    The importance of this virus had just increased significantly.


    It was highly contagious, capable of genetic modification and fusion, and could be controlled by some kind of mother organism.


    ¡°Be careful. The spaceship I sent will arrive in two hours. I will investigate the underground world then.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re fine. Yesterday¡¯s discovery overturned our previous research. We¡¯re currently analyzing the genetic changes before and after the virus mutation, trying to find that special gene.¡±


    There was no need for Tang Rui to comfort them. These biologists were not afraid; they were excited to do research there.


    The value of this virus was immeasurable.


    Once he figured out how the virus transformed the fusion gene, the problem of cross-species gene fusion would no longer be an issue.


    At that time, cat-eared girls would no longer be exclusive to the 2D world.


    At noon.


    The spaceship launched by Red Lotus yesterday finally arrived on Mars.


    After landing at the edge of the Martian base, more than a dozen robots moved the life support box containing the white mice into the base.


    Tang Rui, focused on other matters, let Red Lotus control the drilling robot to bore a hole downwards.


    The ground, not very deep to begin with, was quickly penetrated.


    There was indeed liquid water at the bottom of the cliff.


    Moreover, there was quite a lot of liquid water in storage. Roughly, there were more than 20 million cubic meters.


    ¡°Red Lotus, we have to analyze the water samples. Then, we have to infect those cyber mice with the virus and record the entire process of the virus entering the mice¡¯s bodies.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Next to the cliff, a temporary experiment module of about 20 square meters had been built.


    Red Lotus controlled the robots and began operations as per Tang Rui¡¯s instructions. Among them, the Cyber White Mice were the most unfortunate subjects.


    Each of them drank a lot of water.


    After drinking the virus-infected water, they became ready-made observation subjects.


    On the big screen in front of Tang Rui, the activities of the virus after entering the body of the white mouse were displayed.


    The viruses searched for neural tissues, then invaded, replicated, and replaced the neural cells.


    However, 80% of the neural tissue in the cyber mouse was made up of nanomachines.


    Therefore, these viruses could only corrode 20% of the nerve cells.


    This time, with the white cyber mouse and professional in-body display equipment, Tang Rui clearly saw the mutation of the virus.


    They invaded the nerve cells, corroded the cells, and then devoured them.


    At this moment, the virus¡¯s genes began to recombine, using the neurons as a blueprint to fuse with the virus¡¯s gene sequence.


    Finally, it perfectly replaced the nerve cells and became a part of the mouse¡¯s nerve tissue.


    ¡°It seems those scientists were wrong. The virus didn¡¯t mutate because of the hallucinogenic drug. Instead, it mutated when it invaded the neurons.¡±


    Tang Rui observed the series of changes in the virus within the white cyber mouse¡¯s body and muttered softly.


    At the same time, he resolved a previous doubt.


    Why didn¡¯t the immune system attack the virus?


    Because the virus had learned to disguise itself.


    They could devour the immune system cells in the body of a mouse and then divide and transform into immune cells.


    This was also why the immune system did not respond.


    There was a traitor within.


    Tang Rui waited for more than an hour.


    After the virus occupied most of the nerve cells in the mice¡¯s body, other than the nanomachines, the mice were injected with hallucinogenic drugs.


    The hallucinogenic drug activated the nerve tissues transformed by the virus.


    A white mouse, previously lying on the ground, now stood up and began to crawl out. Its movements were nimble, not the stiff crawl from before.


    The cybermice, exposed on the surface of Mars, faced many problems in their bodies, but these were all solved by the nanomachines.


    Survival in outer space was unrealistic.


    However, surviving on the surface of Mars for a period was feasible.


    The white cyber mouse that crawled out quickly drilled into the hole leading underground and fell into the water.


    At this moment, the virus in the white mouse¡¯s body began to split and reproduce destructively.


    ¡°Master, I¡¯ve detected a special biological signal.¡±


    ¡°Where is the signal source?¡± Tang Rui immediately asked.


    ¡°Master, according to the nanomachines¡¯ feedback, the signal source is the entire underground lake.¡±


    The entire underground lake?


    But there was nothing in the underground river.


    They had already scanned the area. Other than water, there were no other creatures or items. If there were, Tang Rui would have gotten Red Lotus to salvage it long ago.


    Nothing?


    Where did the signal come from?


    Or was it a biological signal?


    ¡°Can you decode the signal?¡±


    ¡°Translating brainwave information of the white mouse. Decryption complete. The content of the signal is: Summon food, survive and reproduce, destroy life.¡±


    This¡­


    Tang Rui looked at the content translated by Red Lotus and frowned.


    ¡°Master, the white mice in the Martian base are getting up again. This time, they are attacking the glass wall even more frantically, trying to escape.¡± ¡°Notify the laboratory and ask them to release five white mice¡­Forget it. Control the robot and take out five white mice and throw them at the hole.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Ten minutes later.


    Five white mice were released by the robot.


    These mice had not been nano-modified, so the moment they were exposed to the surface of Mars, their internal organs and blood vessels ruptured.


    But even so, the virus controlled the neural tissue and the body of the white mouse to crawl toward the drill hole.


    The white mice crawled into the holes.


    They fell into the underground lake.


    In the next second, the bodies of the five white mice were digested at a speed visible to the naked eye. They were quickly corroded clean, like the corpse water in movies.


    But Tang Rui knew that this was not their bodies melting.


    Instead, it was digestion by countless viruses as food.


    Not only could this special virus corrode nerve cells but also any biological cells, even hair.


    Don¡¯t ask how Tang Rui knew¡ªin the body of the cybermouse, other than the organs and body formed by nanomachines, the other cells had already been corroded and digested by the virus.


    After these viruses corroded and digested all the cells, they would divide again and transform into a virus form again.


    This ability was extremely abnormal.


    What was even more abnormal was that¡­


    When countless viruses gathered together, they seemed to have a group consciousness.


    Looking at the data obtained from the cyber mouse, Tang Rui was dumbfounded.


    You were saying this thing was a virus?


    Even biological weapons weren¡¯t this terrifying..

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    Tang Rui¡¯s face was solemn, his expression serious.


    ¡°Is this virus a product of natural evolution?


    Dream on.


    This is definitely a biological weapon, the kind that could destroy a world. If such a virus were brought to Earth,


    Forget about humanity.


    All life on Earth wouldn¡¯t stand a chance.


    The entire planet would quickly become a dead star, a forbidden zone for life.


    All animals, plants, and microorganisms would be eradicated by this virus.


    ¡°Red Lotus, bring me a gene detection device.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    Facing such a virus, current human technology definitely couldn¡¯t handle it.


    He had no choice but to rely on special means.


    Soon, a gene detection device was brought over by a robot.


    Tang Rui took out tools and began to disassemble this device.


    Since Red Lotus had not made this type of device, it couldn¡¯t be directly upgraded using the panel, so he had to reassemble it.


    Half an hour later, Tang Rui reassembled the device, now in pieces.


    A beam of light flashed.


    The system panel appeared on the device.


    Tang Rui directly enhanced it.


    Another flash of golden light, and the device was enhanced.


    The enhanced device, about the size of a small suitcase and quite unremarkable in appearance, now had these features:


    [Item: Gene Sequence Functional Analysis Device]


    [Experience: 0/5000]


    [Enhancement: Gene Sequence Functional Analysis System]


    [Attributes: Analysis speed increased by 180%, precision increased by 160%, gene lock unlocking speed increased by 140%]


    [Origin Points: 2710636]


    After reviewing the data on the system panel, Tang Rui had Red Lotus send the device to Mars at top speed.


    This time, not by spaceship, but directly with a nuclear-powered rocket.


    Just one word: fast.


    In the evening, after Tang Rui finished dinner, the rocket had already reached Mars.


    ¡°Red Lotus, analyze the virus with this device.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    The robot dripped the virus sample into the device, then began analyzing the virus¡¯s genes.


    On the screen in front of Tang Rui, data from the device¡¯s analysis appeared, showing a double helix DNA strand and various gene fragments.


    But when the analysis of the gene fragments reached one-third, the data on the screen suddenly froze.


    ¡°Gene disguise data detected, decrypting¡­¡±


    Gene disguise?


    Seeing this prompt, Tang Rui laughed.


    Goodness.


    Definitely not a product of natural evolution. Which virus naturally evolves to include gene disguise?


    In less than three seconds, the double helix DNA model in front of Tang Rui disappeared, replaced by a new, much more complex double helix.


    Don¡¯t ask how he knew.


    Different gene fragments were indicated by different colors.


    The gene chain before him was incredibly intricate.


    Ten minutes later, the complete genetic structure of the virus was scanned by the device, but it wasn¡¯t over yet.


    The device had to crack the gene locks on the chain.


    These gene locks, designed to seal genetic information, prevented the data from being read.


    ¡°Gene lock decrypted, reading gene fragment functions¡­¡±


    A cascade of data flooded the screen, rapidly refreshing.


    Functions of various gene fragments flickered before his eyes.


    The vast amount of data refreshed for fifteen minutes before stopping.


    ¡°Genetic data analysis complete.¡±


    Purifier-3 Type Sub-Intelligent Synthesis Organism.


    That was the name of this virus, or rather, it wasn¡¯t a virus at all, but an artificially created intelligent biological weapon.


    ¡°Red Lotus, display the genetic data, especially the important ones, like the gene fusion fragments.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master, filtering¡­ Filter complete.¡±


    Cross-species fusion gene.


    Copy recognition gene.


    Biological kinship transformation gene.


    Life magnetic field enhancement gene.


    Immune identification gene.


    Self-destruct gene.


    Numerous gene sequences with special functions appeared before Tang Rui, many of which he had never heard of before.


    Their capabilities were terrifying.


    He didn¡¯t pay attention to the other genes.


    He directly found a critical one among these gene fragments.


    The self-destruct gene.


    Every weapon must have a switch or a backdoor.


    At the very least, friend-foe identification is essential.


    And, controlling the weapon to prevent it from harming allies is crucial.


    It could be said that after analyzing these gene fragment functions, this thing posed no threat to Tang Rui anymore.


    ¡°Red Lotus, based on the friend-foe identification gene fragment, create a vaccine.¡± Tang Rui instructed Red Lotus.


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    After instructing Red Lotus, he began to research these miraculous gene fragments.


    Cross-species gene fusion.


    This magical genetic technology, often seen in movies, was now before him.


    But after understanding the function of this gene fragment, he gave up any fantasies of creating Spider-Man.


    Spider-Man?


    Impossible.


    Even if spider genes were fused, becoming Spider-Man wouldn¡¯t happen.


    According to the description, this gene fragment¡¯s function was very limited. Fusing two different species¡¯ genes had a high probability of causing genetic collapse.


    This issue primarily arose from gene expression.


    One gene tells you to grow hair.


    Another tells you to grow scales.


    Both genes express simultaneously.


    What then?


    Hair growing on scales?


    Ridiculous.


    That would directly result in cancerous cells.


    Cross-species gene fusion might be unfeasible, but this technology was top-notch for genetic invasion.


    Without it, replacing neuronal tissue would be impossible.


    After reviewing this gene fragment¡¯s function, Tang Rui started looking for technologies that could enhance cells.


    And he found some.


    But it wasn¡¯t about strengthening cells, but rather parasitizing and replacing cells.


    Cell strength is linked to life genes. Strengthening cells is extremely difficult.


    That would be like creating an entirely new form of life.


    In that case, he thought of another method, like armoring the cells.


    Creating a symbiotic cell.


    Tang Rui¡¯s mind raced with ideas upon this realization.


    For a while, he thought of many possibilities.


    But genetics was not easy to manipulate, so he wasn¡¯t in a rush.


    Just the gene fragments before him were enough to keep him busy for a while.


    ¡°Red Lotus, download these gene data and materials to the learning machine, I want to take a nap.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master..¡±

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    For the next several days, Tang Rui holed up in the lab, ceaselessly conducting gene experiments.


    He experimented with various genes with special functions obtained from virus samples.


    This was evident from the variously shaped and odd-looking mice in the lab.


    Some of these mice were even the size of ordinary domestic dogs.


    With sharp teeth and claws capable of piercing steel plates.


    ¡°Master, Gene Enhancement Solution 16 is ready.¡±


    ¡°Inject it into the mice.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    The robot approached the mice¡¯s cage and injected the Gene Enhancement Solution into them.


    After the injection, there were no immediate changes in the mice.


    There were none of the dramatic effects like hair spraying out of pores-gene enhancement wasn¡¯t that intense.


    It was a subtle and gradual process; the modified genes replaced the old cells through cell turnover.


    Only when all replaceable cells had been enhanced would the true be enhancement complete.


    However, this enhancement posed a critical problem: it could contaminate the human genetic pool.


    Could we avoid altering genetic material? No.


    Without altering the genetic material, we could only cut and edit the gene chain. Apart from the difficulty of this operation, it would be like a kidney transplant with the risk of rejection.


    Rejection from a kidney transplant can be controlled with medication.


    But rejection from gene alteration could lead to a total collapse of the gene chain, which was irreversible.


    The only solution was to rewrite the genetic data, modifying gene expression. This could enhance the entire bodily system.


    But this altered the inherited genes, which was dangerous.


    Once humans possessed this technology, everyone would start injecting gene solutions.


    In a hundred years, original human genes would be untraceable.


    Unless Tang Rui starts collecting human genetic material now, preserving the entire human gene pool.


    Otherwise, this dangerous technology should be kept for personal use only and never shared.


    After injecting the Gene Enhancement Solution, the robot used a radiation lamp to speed up the enhancement process.


    Otherwise, it would take a long time for the mice¡¯s cells to naturally regenerate.


    Squeak, squeak, squeak¡­


    After the radiation exposure, the mice began to eat voraciously.


    Half an hour later, the mice became hairless, their fur fell out, and their skin became pockmarked and shriveled.


    An hour later, the mice looked emaciated, too weak to eat as they had lost all their teeth.


    But they had ingested a lot of high-energy nutrients, so they had enough energy to complete their cell regeneration.


    They just needed to lie there, excrete, and strengthen.


    Two hours later, the mice got up again, gradually becoming stronger, and their teeth started to regrow.


    With a bit of strength, they began to eat again.


    Three hours later, the mice returned to normal, their fur growing back, though slowly.


    By this time, they had mostly completed their cell replacement and overall enhancement.


    Red Lotus, put a female mouse in there.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    A female mouse was introduced into the enhanced mouse¡¯s cage.


    Upon entering, the two mice began to interact.


    It was an exchange of pheromones, an instinct.


    The enhanced mouse had far superior attributes compared to a regular mouse.


    For the female mouse, the attraction was significant.


    How to describe it?


    If the unenhanced mouse was like a certain figure, the enhanced one was like a muscular version of the same figure.


    Both are the same figure, but their attraction to females was completely different.


    The subsequent events are self-explanatory.


    Let¡¯s just say, spring had arrived.


    Squeak¡­ squeak¡­ squeak¡­


    That was roughly what happened.


    After a shudder from the enhanced mouse, the event ended.


    Red Lotus, analyze the genetic information.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master, please wait.¡±


    Two minutes later, Red Lotus completed the analysis of the enhanced mouse¡¯s genetic information.


    The results were as Tang Rui had planned.


    All genetic information was destroyed.


    The destruction was at the genetic level, making the mouse sterile.


    Tang Rui had tried many ways to solve the genetic issue.


    Eventually, he thought of a solution.


    If he couldn¡¯t solve the problem, he would eliminate the problem source.


    Since the genetic material was altered after the gene enhancement injection, simply preventing reproduction would be the answer.


    In special cases, he could use the gene solution without worrying about genetic issues.


    Perfect!


    But now, one would need to have a child first or preserve their genetic material before using the gene solution.


    Otherwise, there would be no offspring.


    ¡°Red Lotus, save the data for Gene Enhancement Solution 16, then destroy all materials, and create a self-destruct agent and five recovery agents to send to Mars.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    After observing the effects of No. 16, his research was complete, but he definitely wouldn¡¯t use it himself.


    However, for patients with terminal illnesses, this potion was a miracle drug, capable of bringing the dead back to life.


    For current diseases on Earth, one dose of Gene Enhancement Solution was enough.


    Until a virus capable of breaking the genetic lock appeared.


    This Gene Enhancement Solution was unbeatable.


    No virus or bacteria on Earth could affect someone who has used the solution, as their immune system would alter and absorb them as nutrients.


    This function was a bioweapon¡¯s inherent genetic ability.


    But now, Tang Rui had incorporated this ability into the human immune system genes.


    Thus, this Gene Enhancement Solution could cure all diseases.


    Leaving the Life Sciences Lab, Tang Rui returned to the base.


    ¡°Red Lotus, dig a deep, cylindrical pit in Warehouse 37, at least 100 meters deep and 40 meters in diameter. Then create a large-scale bio-cultivation chamber.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master..¡±

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    Tang Rui prepared to create an EVA for fun.


    With the genetic technology available, creating biological mechs was no longer a far-fetched dream.


    Moreover, biological mechs had a significant advantage over mechanical ones: once mass-produced, they were much cheaper.


    The cost of materials and production for mechanical mechs was always a limiting factor, regardless of the scale of production.


    But it was different with biological mechs.


    Once past the hurdle of genetic programming and the initial investment in a biological cultivation chamber, the remaining costs were minimal. As long as there were sufficient biological materials and nutrients, continuous cultivation was possible without much expense.


    Of course, equipping the biological mech with an exoskeleton would still be a considerable expense, but Tang Rui was just building one for fun.


    Costs weren¡¯t an issue for him.


    The next day.


    Tang Rui took his private jet to the hadron collider experimental base, as there was a new discovery.


    A scientist, while sorting and calculating experimental data, discovered a unique set of data.


    After meticulous calculation, he realized it was data related to the condensate state of particles at low temperatures. Since he wasn¡¯t specialized in condensed matter physics, he forwarded his findings and related data to another expert in that field.


    This expert, upon receiving the data, was immediately intrigued.


    After two days of intensive work, he discovered a new physical phenomenon.


    This phenomenon was related to the Bose-Einstein condensate, a physical phenomenon occurring under ultra-low temperatures.


    Tang Rui was interested in this because his experiment with absolute zero temperature was incomplete.


    He had to pause the experiment due to an emergency on Mars and then spent over a week researching genetic potions. Now, he finally had time to continue his research on absolute zero, and this discovery of the Bose-Einstein condensate was relevant.


    He came to listen to the report and hoped to discuss with the condensed matter expert for potential insights.


    ¡°Based on the experimental data and after repeated calculations and theoretical verifications, I discovered that these condensate particles, forming a two-dimensional photonic gel, possess a unique physical property: energy absorption. Any particle that collides with it, if it cannot provide enough energy to break the strong interaction within the photonic gel or to cause an energy level transition in the gel, then no matter what, it¡¯s impossible to penetrate this two-dimensional layer of condensate photonic gel.¡±


    After presenting his theory, the expert began writing his calculation formulas on the blackboard.


    Without the possibility of experimental verification, mathematical validation was an essential method in physics theory.


    Tang Rui wasn¡¯t looking at the mathematical formulas on the blackboard. His mind was elsewhere.


    He was thinking about the two-dimensional photonic gel mentioned earlier. It wasn¡¯t a true two-dimensional structure but was composed of a single atomic layer, similar to two-dimensional graphene materials. They were called two-dimensional¡± because they were incredibly thin, only the scale of atoms. In his previous experiments, he hadn¡¯t considered slowing down photons, let alone trapping them so that their speed becomes zero.


    The idea might seem daunting, but in reality, trapping photons was feasible and had been achieved by many universities. However, the method of confinement varied.


    Lower quality equipment could trap a person in a city, allowing significant movement. Better equipment could confine a person in a small cell.


    To bring photons to a complete standstill, confining them in a cell wouldn¡¯t suffice. They had to be tightly bound, preferably using a special method that completely immobilized them.


    Trapping photons was simple, but rendering them completely immobile was a challenge. However, for Tang Rui, this wasn¡¯t a difficult task.


    After leaving the lecture hall, Tang Rui prepared to return to his room and then have Red Lotus control the experimental cabin in Jupiter¡¯s orbit to conduct the experiment.


    ¡°Steady, steady.¡±


    ¡°Clear the way, don¡¯t block.¡±


    ¡°What happened to Professor Zhou?¡±


    However, as he was leaving the lecture hall and before he could go upstairs he heard a commotion in the corridor. Then, he saw Professor Zhou being carried out on a stretcher.


    Had something happened to Professor Zhou?


    Tang Rui hurried over and then saw an ambulance taking Professor Yang away.


    ¡°What happened to Professor Zhou? What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Tang Institute, Professor Zhou fainted while reviewing experimental data. Fortunately, the attending physician was by his side to assist him, otherwise¡­¡±


    Sudden fainting? For elderly people, this was extremely dangerous.


    After hearing this, Tang Rui immediately got into his car and asked Gao Yang to drive after the ambulance.


    With a police escort, they quickly reached a top-tier hospital. They didn¡¯t opt for a better facility due to time constraints. Immediate treatment was crucial, and they couldn¡¯t waste time in transit.


    Upon arrival at the hospital, Professor Zhou was taken to the emergency room. Tang Rui spoke to the accompanying doctor to inquire about the situation.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Professor Zhou?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say at the moment. Given Professor Zhou¡¯s age, there are many potential issues. Even a minor issue can be a significant burden for him,¡± the doctor replied.


    Emergency treatment for elderly patients was challenging. Some methods couldn¡¯t be used.


    If a young person fainted, the first response wouldn¡¯t be to rush them to the hospital but to press on the Renzhong acupoint. If that didn¡¯t work, they might consider opening the airway or performing chest compressions and artificial respiration. There were many methods available.


    But these methods wouldn¡¯t be suitable for Professor Zhou¡­


    ¡°Brother Yang, bring the black secure box from the trunk of the RV,¡± Tang Rui instructed Gao Yang.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Gao Yang nodded and ran out to fetch the item.


    Outside the emergency room, several Professors, including Professor Li, all looked solemn.


    If I had known, I wouldn¡¯t have let him review that data,¡± Professor Li regretted.


    Others nodded in agreement.


    No one was in the mood for chatting; they all waited outside.


    Tang Rui didn¡¯t say anything. He would wait for the doctors to attempt resuscitation, and if that failed, he would intervene. Even if the heart stopped, as long as it wasn¡¯t more than five minutes, it was manageable.


    Over the next half hour, more and more people arrived, starting with professors. Those below the rank of professor couldn¡¯t even enter the hospital gate.


    Then, an hour and a half passed.


    The resuscitation had been ongoing for two hours.


    Suddenly, Red Lotus alerted Tang Rui that the emergency room equipment alarm had gone off ¨C Professor Zhou¡¯s heart had stopped.


    ¡°Brother Yang, open the door. I need to go in and save him.¡±


    Upon hearing Tang Rui¡¯s command, Gao Yang immediately opened the emergency room door. Inside, the doctors were preparing for the final resuscitation attempt.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move. I can save him. Prepare glucose, nutrient solution, and saline.¡± As Tang Rui spoke, he took out a syringe filled with nanorobots and injected it directly into Professor Zhou¡¯s heart.


    Three seconds later.


    Thump, thump¡­


    The heart that had stopped beating began to beat again.


    The heart rate monitor beside them also showed fluctuations, no longer a flat line.


    The bewildered doctors in the emergency room hadn¡¯t yet grasped the situation when Professor Zhou came back to life.


    After injecting the nanorobots, Tang Rui also administered a shot of gene-enhancing liquid into Professor Zhou¡¯s carotid artery.


    Reliance on nanorobots alone was only enough to revive him, but the long-term prognosis was uncertain.


    Therefore, it was necessary to combine it with gene-enhancing liquid for a complete treatment..

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    ¡°Professor Tang, this is¡­¡± began the doctors next to him, dumbfounded. They had no idea what Tang Rui had injected into Elder Zhou.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s fine. I just need to replenish my nutrient fluids,¡± Tang Rui reassured them after finishing the injection, addressing Elder Zhou¡¯s healthcare doctor beside him.


    The doctor was in shock.


    This raised a question about whether Elder Zhou was actually fine.


    Although the effect of the heart recovering was astonishing, no one knew what had been injected.


    How was the doctor supposed to write a report?


    What should he do about the clinical trials?


    ¡°Professor Tang, could you please explain briefly? What should we do next? Are there any precautions?¡±


    ¡°Next¡­¡± Tang Rui began, and he briefly described the body¡¯s reaction after the injection of the gene-strengthening fluid, assuring them there was no cause for concern.


    As for the specific medicine he injected, he did not disclose anything.


    He then left the emergency room.


    Tang Rui told Professor Li and others not to worry. Elder Zhou just needed to rest for a while, and he would be fine.


    ¡°Is there really no problem?¡± Professor Li asked in surprise.


    When Tang Rui had earlier asked Gao Yang to open the door, they had seen Elder Zhou¡¯s heart rate data on the screen. They had feared the worst for Elder Zhou.


    In the end, Tang Rui assured them that Elder Zhou was fine now and only needed time to recuperate.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Tang Rui nodded solemnly, guaranteeing this.


    ¡°If he couldn¡¯t be saved, then someone must have deliberately harmed him.


    Otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be any problems.¡±


    ¡°Professor Tang, may I ask what medicine you used?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not medicine; it¡¯s medical nanomachines.¡±


    ¡°Nanomachines?¡± they echoed in disbelief.


    ¡°That¡¯s right.¡±


    Everyone was astonished upon hearing this. They couldn¡¯t believe such a thing could really be created.


    Although they were skeptical, they knew the nanotechnology field and the difficulty of manufacturing such tiny robots.


    But no one pressed further. Such information was undoubtedly highly confidential.


    Had they known, they would not have asked in the first place.


    Ten minutes later, under the treatment of the nanomachines, Elder Zhou woke up, much to everyone¡¯s relief.


    After visiting Elder Zhou, they left, still reeling from the episode.


    Especially the older members of the group.


    Their doctors were eager to take their charges away from the scene.


    Unfortunately, they were not successful.


    However, their daily lives and diets were now severely restricted.


    Tang Rui, unconcerned by these matters, recognized the utility of the nanomachines in situations where the gene-strengthening drug could not be widely used.


    He did not personally provide these nanomachines.


    Sure enough, the next morning, someone from the National Academy inquired about the nanomachines.


    Tang Rui explained their function and price, then disengaged himself from the matter.


    If they wanted to purchase, they could do so directly from Crimson Company; he did not need to be involved.


    Unaffected by external interference, Tang Rui resumed his research on absolute zero, this time using light pressure deceleration and the magneto-optical trap.


    However, after a day of experimentation, the results were not ideal. The temperature had dropped very close to absolute zero, but the photons still didn¡¯t stop.


    If the photons didn¡¯t stop, absolute zero couldn¡¯t be achieved.


    This was frustrating.


    Over the following period, Tang Rui alternated between the company and the Hadron Collider experimental base. He listened to reports when available and conducted experiments whenever inspiration struck.


    Half a month passed in a blink.


    The data from the latest hadron collision experiment had been processed, and new physical phenomena studied.


    For further research, a second hadron collision experiment commenced.


    This time, Tang Rui didn¡¯t just observe in the command hall.


    After receiving the test results, he downloaded a dataset and had Red Lotus analyze it.


    The energy level of this collision experiment reached 26 trillion electron volts, significantly higher than previous experiments.


    As a result, the data collected was more accurate than before.


    One dataset Tang Rui needed was the Bose-Einstein condensation state data.


    ¡°I was wrong,¡± he realized suddenly.


    He had always assumed that everything in two-dimensional space was static, like a painting.


    In reality, two-dimensional space was dynamic, more akin to animation.


    He recognized a flaw in his previous experimental approach.


    He had been trying to achieve absolute zero by making the particles stop.


    However, static particles and static two-dimensional space were different concepts, and he had erred in his experimental design.


    After understanding this, a new challenge arose.


    How could he obtain non-static particles in two-dimensional space?


    For example, electrons.


    In three-dimensional space, one needed to use the wave function to calculate electron speed.


    But in two-dimensional space, would non-stationary electrons become orbitals revolving around the nucleus?


    If so, there would be no need to study the wave function. Simple orbital calculations would suffice.


    One day, while listening to a report, Tang Rui had a sudden insight.


    Previously, when using the magnetic trap, he hadn¡¯t considered the challenge of converting three-dimensional space into two-dimensional space.


    Even if absolute zero was achieved, the physical properties of the magneto-optical trap would prevent the photon from transitioning into a two-dimensional form.


    Realizing this¡­


    Tang Rui immediately returned to his lab and had Red Lotus modify the Magneto-optical Trap to allow some space for expansion.


    This wasn¡¯t a major issue.


    He just needed to adjust the equipment parameters to create a new Magneto-optical Trap. It was relatively simple.


    After completing these adjustments, Tang Rui initiated the absolute zero temperature experiment again.


    As the experiment began, the photon¡¯s speed started to decrease.


    As its speed dropped, so did its temperature.


    Soon, the photons, having lost their energy, became increasingly slower.


    Tang Rui watched the sensor data being converted into visual data on the screen, provided by Red Lotus¡¯s simulation.


    At this moment, as the photon approached a complete stop, a remarkable phenomenon occurred.


    Before, the photon, confined by the Magneto-optical Trap, had slowed almost to a stop, but had not transformed.


    But now, as the photon¡¯s speed neared zero and its energy level decreased, it began to change.


    The photons were reducing their dimensions, transitioning from photons into light waves.


    However, this dimensional reduction was different from what Tang Rui had anticipated.


    In front of him, the photon transformed into a light wave, akin to a deflating balloon transitioning from inflated to flat.


    Yet, the material composing the balloon ¨C the positive and negative electrons that made up the photon¡ªremained in a three-dimensional state. It was as if the deflated balloon contained many glass beads, propping it up.


    This gave the appearance of a flat balloon with many bulging spheres ¨C the positive and negative electrons.


    At this moment, the electrons were still moving, neither in a two-dimensional nor a three-dimensional state, but something in-between.


    In this unique state, one could observe how the two types of electrons combined without needing to use the wave function.


    The trajectories of the positive and negative electrons on the two-dimensional light wave surface were strikingly beautiful. Each arc was perfectly formed.


    But these weren¡¯t just arcs.


    In metaphysical terms, they were manifestations of the laws of the universe..

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    The mesmerizing scene before him captivated Tang Rui.


    Regrettably, it was just a fleeting moment before the image vanished.


    The experiment failed.


    The specific reason was that, during the moment of dimensional reduction, annihilation occurred.


    The annihilation of positrons and electrons led to a quantum leap in the energy level of the photon.


    Not only did the experiment fail, but the equipment was also damaged.


    It might have been just two electrons, but such lab equipment is exceptionally precise.


    The energy released by the annihilation of matter and antimatter directly destroyed the sensors and the magneto-optical trap equipment.


    ¡°Red Lotus, display the previous image of the photon¡¯s dimensional reduction again,¡± Tang Rui instructed, unconcerned about the damaged equipment and eager to revisit the astonishing scene.


    ¡°Of course, Master,¡± replied Red Lotus.


    With a swish, the big screen displayed the image of the photon transforming into a light wave, and the 2.5-dimensional form of the positron and electron reappeared before him.


    Even upon viewing it a second time, the scene still left Tang Rui in awe.


    The microscopic world is indeed fascinating.


    ¡°Red Lotus, print this photo and copy the experimental data from before,¡± Tang Rui ordered.


    ¡°Understood, Master.¡±


    Taking these items, Tang Rui left the room and had Red Lotus inform all the scientists about a report meeting he wanted to convene.


    Upon learning of Tang Rui¡¯s planned report meeting, the scientists at the experimental base abandoned their research and hurried to the multifunctional hall where the meeting was to be held.


    After all, Tang Rui¡¯s reputation was not just that of Crimson Corporation¡¯s CEO or a weapon development expert.


    In the scientific community, he was a prominent figure, especially renowned for his achievements in electromagnetics, unmatched by any contemporary physicist.


    Not to mention his role in averting the black dwarf star disaster, where he single-handedly saved human civilization.


    His reluctance to appear in public and his disdain for hassle were the only reasons he wasn¡¯t more visible.


    Otherwise, his influence in the scientific world would undoubtedly be unrivaled.


    When he announced a report meeting, everyone who could attend rushed over.


    This was no exaggeration.


    Half an hour later, Tang Rui arrived at the multifunctional hall and projected the 2.5-dimensional photo onto the big screen.


    ¡°This is a photograph of the structure of a photon and its internal positron and electron when its speed is infinitely close to zero, transitioning from three dimensions to two dimensions,¡± he began, immediately captivating the audience with this revelation.


    Dimensional reduction! The term stunned everyone.


    As they looked at the photo on the projection screen, their eyes lit up with excitement.


    To the layperson, it was merely an extraordinary photo.


    But to these physicists, it represented a gateway to the microscopic world, a crucial piece of knowledge for their research.


    Based on this photo, they could verify numerous theories and propose many hypotheses.


    ¡°Professor Tang, may I ask if the photon has a rest mass when it becomes two-dimensional?¡± a trembling physicist inquired.


    This question was of paramount importance.


    If the photon¡¯s rest mass were not zero, many existing scientific theories would have to be overturned.


    ¡°Firstly, it is only infinitely close to being at rest, but not actually at rest. According to the experimental data, even when the photon becomes two-dimensional, it is not stationary. Furthermore, when complete dimensional reduction occurs, the positron and electron will annihilate each other, so the photon¡¯s rest mass essentially does not exist,¡± Tang Rui answered without minding the interruption to his report, aware of the critical nature of the question.


    ¡°Thank you very much for your answer, and I apologize for interrupting your presentation.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. The issue of the photon¡¯s rest mass is actually the main reason for the failure of this experiment. Since the photon¡¯s rest mass is zero, the moment it comes to a rest, it completely annihilates. So, this experiment only achieved a quasi-2.5~dimensional state, not a true two-dimensional reduction of the photon,¡± Tang Rui explained, elaborating on his previous experimental steps and the changes in various physical quantities based on the data.


    More valuable than the results of the experiment were these data, as they recorded the physical changes in the photon¡¯s energy level during its transition from three dimensions to two dimensions.


    The physicists listened intently, enraptured.


    Many experienced revelations, as previously incomprehensible issues became clear upon seeing these data.


    Of course, these data also raised many more questions.


    After Tang presented the entire experimental data, he opened the floor for questions.


    ¡°Professor Tang, I would like to ask, does the photoelectric effect still exist when the photon becomes two-dimensional?¡± another scientist inquired.


    This question also took Tang Rui by surprise.


    Frankly, it was a crucial question, as it touched upon fundamental issues of wave-particle duality and the photoelectric effect.


    A two-dimensional photon is a light wave, so the issue of the particle nature of light, as demonstrated by the photoelectric effect, becomes a significant problem.


    ¡°Sorry, I cannot answer that question, as this experiment did not truly achieve a two-dimensional state. Similarly, under the conditions at the time, it was impossible to conduct an experiment to test the photoelectric effect of photons in a quasi-2.5-dimensional state. If the photoelectric effect occurred, the photon¡¯s energy level would increase, ending its two-dimensional state. That is, unless we can now make photons two-dimensional and verify the photoelectric effect in that state..¡±

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    ¡°Otherwise, no matter how much we speculate then, it¡¯ll all be meaningless,¡± Tang Rui thought for a moment before responding.


    ¡°Professor Tang, I noticed a set of data, that is, before the photon becomes two-dimensional, there is a set of data¡­¡±


    ¡°This set of data is actually¡­¡±


    In the following hour.


    Tang Rui was answering questions from a group of scientists.


    Some questions he could answer, such as those related to laboratory data.


    But there were some theoretical questions he couldn¡¯t answer.


    Because no experiments had been conducted, it was too early to say then.


    As for theoretical analysis, it would require a long period of data analysis and mathematical deduction.


    This was something he was not good at and found most bothersome.


    Therefore, he decided to publish the results of this experiment.


    Letting these physicists do the research.


    Once they had new research findings.


    Then he would conduct new experiments. After all, many hands make light work. Perhaps they would come up with a brand new method of dimension reduction, and he could just pick up the ready-made results.


    After the conference, Tang Rui left the research base.


    He had been researching all this time and felt a bit dizzy.


    So, he wanted to rest for a while.


    Just in time, there was a new round of construction happening in the country, not just domestically, but globally.


    The Global Vacuum Magnetic Levitation Rail Network Plan.


    As a construction fanatic and being the only permanent member of the global community at present.


    The country naturally had to work overtime to build, striving to remove a few words from the title of being the only permanent member.


    Of course, this could not be done directly.


    Ancient people knew to build roads first when going to war.


    Without sufficient transportation convenience, even if territory was conquered, it would still be an enclave.


    So, building a global railway network was not unscientific.


    And the core of this magnetic levitation rail network was not our country or any one country, but Mogadishu, an important artery connecting the Earth¡¯s surface to outer space.


    The future would be an interstellar era.


    Even though humans had not ventured out yet, it was possible to build spaceships for solar system routes, so this artery was really important.


    Thus, connecting all countries globally with the vacuum magnetic levitation rail network to Mogadishu.


    Would make material transport and communication very convenient.


    Mogadishu would become a core city for humanity and would become very developed in the future.


    Wouldn¡¯t that be a loss?


    Not at all.


    Not a bit.


    The shares that were previously distributed had now all been recouped.


    How were they recouped?


    Before the fleet set off, they had already been bought back, and not even a penny was spent.


    After all, it was time to flee.


    Not to mention a piece of land in Mogadishu, even the capital city would dare to be sold.


    But you can¡¯t just buy someone else¡¯s country, of course.


    However, to speed up the construction of spaceships, it was necessary to unify the management of the space elevator, and taking back the entire area was a very normal thing.


    Now, the documents signed before had become legal.


    As for not acknowledging it?


    the United States had been divided into so many pieces, yet, who dared not to acknowledge it? Doing that would be seeking death.


    After glancing at the news, Tang Rui stopped paying attention.


    He no longer cared about the construction on Earth.


    What used to be considered black technology level techniques were now just ordinary.


    Even if it was building a floating city domestically.


    That was not a big deal.


    Breakthroughs in materials science, along with new scientific theories, some technologies that were once considered fantastical were being realized one by one.


    Tang Rui was now focused on situations beyond Earth.


    The construction of the South Heavenly Gate space fortress was steadily progressing.


    Every day, countless materials were transported to outer space via the space elevator, and some super-large module structures and equipment were directly sent to outer space from the Earth¡¯s surface by electromagnetic anti-gravity platforms.


    Overall, there hadn¡¯t been technical difficulties, and the construction was going smoothly, it just took a bit longer and cost a bit more.


    But for us, that was not a problem at all.


    Money?


    What was that?


    A joke for the sole superpower, when resource control was so tight, who needed to talk about money?


    In addition to the South Heavenly Gate space base under construction, the Queqiao relay communication base and the lunar networking project were also progressing smoothly.


    These two projects were even faster.


    It was expected to be completely finished within three months.


    Now on the moon, a super-large space telescope was being built, with just the single mirror surface exceeding 400 square meters.


    And there were thirty-six of these super-large mirrors in total.


    This super-large space telescope was being built to search for extraterrestrial life, or to provide early warning.


    Tang Rui was not very concerned about it.


    Currently, Red Lotus could detect conditions within a 1.5 light-year radius through the Lagrange point¡¯s quantum light information collection device.


    If a clear image wasn¡¯t needed, this range could be extended to 30 light-years.


    If it was farther, then the image became too blurred.


    Due to the distance, the information carried by light waves would be severely lost and damaged, so generating photos from the information carried by photons would result in serious missing details.


    Even if Red Lotus used various algorithms and huge computing power to compensate for these missing pieces of information.


    But the final photos could at most only show a rough outline and could not be enlarged.


    Of course, if it was for some special celestial bodies in the Milky Way.


    Like the star in Canis Major, then even if it was far away, it could still be clearly seen.


    After all, the mass of this star was too large.


    The light it emitted was also too strong.


    This way, more information could be collected.


    But for Tang Rui, these photos were at most a look at the scenery and not a big deal.


    Because they were too far away.


    To put it bluntly, even if Canis Major had already gone supernova, but when observed from Earth, it was still shining there.


    This kind of information delayed by hundreds of years, what was the point.


    Not to mention stars¡­ just say you found an alien spaceship; by the time you found it, it would¡¯ve been long gone.


    Because the image you saw was from decades ago.


    So, Tang Rui didn¡¯t bother using optical equipment to search for alien spaceships or anything like that; it was a waste of time, and you wouldn¡¯t find anything.


    ¡°Master, Dean Qi of the Astronomy Department at Jinling University called.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Tang Rui was puzzled upon hearing Red Lotus¡¯s report.


    He was not familiar with the Astronomy Department of Jinling University.


    During the global search for a black dwarf star, Jinling University did contribute significantly, after all, their astronomy department is the first in Asia, and a large portion of the country¡¯s astronomical talent was trained there.


    When he launched the space telescope, he also cooperated with them, asking some questions.


    Once the black dwarf star issue was resolved.


    He gave them a part of the secondary usage rights to the space telescope, allowing them to conduct research.


    After all, aside from its early warning function, the space telescope was of no use to him.


    He didn¡¯t study astronomical problems.


    But now they were calling, could it be they had discovered something?


    ¡°Dean Qi, hello.¡±


    ¡°Academician Tang, I¡¯m sorry to disturb you, but there¡¯s a matter that requires the primary access to the space telescope.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Tang Rui asked curiously.


    Secondary access only allowed the use of the space telescope, not the ability to move and adjust its orbit.


    But primary access allowed that, however, this access was only held by him and Red Lotus, and could not be given to outsiders.


    ¡°Sky Eye has detected a repetitive signal with a logical pattern, originating from a few light-years away in the cosmic void.


    Normally, the cosmic void, where no star system exists, should not emit such a signal.


    So, we suspected there was something unusual about that area.¡± Dean Qi didn¡¯t keep it secret and directly informed Tang Rui of the situation.


    Hmm?


    Was this the discovery of an extraterrestrial civilization?


    ¡°Okay, access has been granted, you can now adjust the orbit of the space telescope.¡±


    ¡°Thank you very much, I¡¯ll get busy then.¡±


    ¡°Alright, goodbye.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Tang Rui immediately had Red Lotus display the real-time image from the space telescope.


    He also wanted to know what was happening..

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    After Dean Qi obtained the authorization, he immediately directed the space telescope towards the general location from which the unknown signal was emitted and conducted a wide-area detection scan.


    This detection involved optical photography and pixel analysis.


    The space telescope¡¯s ultra-high-speed camera can take 11 million photos per second.


    The information collected from these photos is compared bi-directionally with the information obtained by the photon quantum information capture system.


    Then, from the vast amount of data, special data are identified.


    In less than ten minutes, the space telescope had locked onto about twenty suspect targets and then began targeted scanning.


    The first target was ruled out.


    It was a wandering planet.


    The second target was ruled out.


    It was a special interstellar dust cloud, very valuable for research, but not the target they were currently seeking.


    The third, fourth, fifth¡­


    One by one, suspicious targets were ruled out, but the so-called special signal was not found.


    Tang Rui looked at the images on the large screen and smirked.


    It had been over an hour, yet nothing was found.


    He guessed it was another false alarm, getting him excited for nothing.


    Just as Tang Rui was about to turn off the screen and go out for a walk, a dilapidated spaceship appeared on the large screen.


    Hmm?


    Did they really find a spaceship?


    ¡°Red Lotus, zoom in on the photo.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    With the data from the space telescope and Red Lotus¡¯s computing power, the model of the spaceship was clearly displayed before him.


    An olive-shaped spaceship with engine nozzles at the rear.


    Overall, it looked standard, and even the surface of the spaceship had no cannons, appearing quite harmless.


    However, the surface of this spaceship did have some damaged areas, whether it was from hitting meteorites or being attacked by weapons was unknown.


    Tang Rui saw the spaceship.


    Dean Qi saw it too.


    He immediately reported it.


    This was no small matter.


    Upon receiving the news, the authorities quickly arranged a group of people to verify the situation and then discuss it.


    At this time, Tang Rui was calculating the situation of the spaceship, especially its flying speed and trajectory.


    ¡°Master, based on wavelength analysis, the flying speed of this spaceship is 8600 kilometers per second, and its orbit is towards the outer arm,¡± Red Lotus displayed the spaceship¡¯s data.


    According to the spaceship¡¯s orbit, it was not flying towards the Solar System but towards the outer arm, which puzzled Tang Rui.


    Honestly, putting aside other performances of this spaceship, just the engine power alone was no joke.


    Interstellar travel still using reaction propulsion devices, that¡¯s laughable.


    Not to mention a warp drive or spatial jump.


    You should at least have a curvature engine.


    Otherwise, in the scale of the universe, especially crossing the arm, when would you ever get there?


    Even without considering the issue of time.


    What about the issue of supplies?


    The engine of this spaceship, whether it was an electric propulsion engine or a particle stream engine, regardless of the type, there would be consumption, even if this consumption was very low.


    But once the journey is lengthened, this consumption becomes extremely terrifying. Without supplies, it¡¯s impossible to travel for a long time.


    Even heavy nuclear fusion, which could burn fuel directly into iron, couldn¡¯t withstand such long-duration travel.


    So, Tang Rui felt something was off about this spaceship.


    At the very least, this spaceship did not seem like a regular inter-arm traveling spaceship.


    ¡°Master, a video call request from a secure line is coming in. Do you want to accept?¡± As Tang Rui pondered, Red Lotus prompted.


    ¡°Bring it in.¡± Tang Rui knew it must be about the alien spaceship.


    Sure enough.


    After the secure video conference started, the situation of the alien spaceship was brought up.


    ¡°This is the first time humanity has discovered an extraterrestrial technological artifact, according to photos taken by the space telescope and related detection data.


    ¡°Currently, this spaceship is not flying towards our Solar System, so we don¡¯t need to worry about it attacking us.


    ¡°But we must accelerate our development pace, because we are not alone in the universe.¡±


    After the opening remarks were finished.


    Everyone began to speak freely.


    The main discussion was about the issue of alien civilizations, completely open to imagination.


    ¡°Actually, regarding the issue of alien civilizations, I have a point of view. In fact, our human civilization¡¯s technological level is not very low in the entire universe, or rather, it can be considered among the forefront.¡±


    ???


    After listening, Tang Rui was full of question marks.


    Who gave you that confidence?


    With humanity¡¯s level, to be ranked among the forefront of the entire universe.


    ¡°I know everyone does not believe this statement, actually, I don¡¯t believe it much myself, but mathematics does not lie.


    Our Milky Way¡¯s center is a supermassive black hole, so what do you think if there is a habitable planet around the center of the Milky Way, and there is intelligent life on that planet, how long would their one minute be equivalent to our time?¡±


    ¡°If there really is a habitable planet around the center of the Milky Way, then one minute there would be equivalent to 150 years for us.¡±


    ¡°Correct, by this calculation, the stars around the center of the Milky Way were the first to be born and also the first to die.


    ¡°If there is a civilization at the center of the Milky Way, then the technological level of this civilization would be equivalent to us 5 billion years later.


    ¡°But in fact, this is impossible because the universe has only been born for 13.8 billion years.


    ¡°And this 13.8 billion years is calculated based on our understanding of time. If it is calculated based on the time around a supermassive black hole, it might not even be 3.8 billion years.


    ¡°So, our perception of time is different. It¡¯s possible that when they had already begun to fly out of their planet, we were still in the ancient tribal era.


    ¡°But when they started interstellar travel, we had already entered the industrial revolution.


    ¡°When they were ready to come over to colonize Earth, the day their fleet arrived, our technological level had already surpassed theirs.


    ¡°Based on this situation, I simply calculated with a mathematical model, using our human template to substitute into the intelligence and technological development speed of alien civilizations, and the result is that the highest technological level of alien civilizations is equivalent to us developing for 55 million years later.


    ¡°It sounds terrifying, but technological development will reach a bottleneck at a certain level. The resources of a planet, the lifespan of intelligent life, and the categories of technological development, etc., all affect the speed of technological development.


    ¡°If there are any disasters during this period, it¡¯s not good; the technological level might even regress.


    ¡°So, even if it¡¯s the core area of the Big Bang, which is the earliest born civilization, under different time flow rates, without encountering disasters and safely developing, it¡¯s only more developed than us by 55 million years.


    ¡°Averaging this data across the entire universe, then the technological level of humanity is pretty high..¡±

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    Tang Rui listened to their discussion without speaking.


    Quite interesting.


    The statement couldn¡¯t be dismissed as nonsensical, given that differences in spacetime curvature and the speed of time flow are certain.


    However, to claim that human civilization¡¯s technological level could rank among the forefront in the entire universe was still a bit far-fetched.


    The universe is too vast.


    Humanity¡¯s current understanding of the universe is still too one-sided.


    These deductions are based on the information currently known to humans, making their credibility too low.


    Anyway, Tang Rui didn¡¯t believe in this statement.


    ¡°Academician Tang, do you have any thoughts?¡± After everyone else had spoken, a high-ranking official from the national academy asked Tang Rui for his opinion.


    ¡°I do have some thoughts, actually. I¡¯m very curious about one thing, why would these aliens fly towards the outer arm?¡±


    Tang Rui voiced his thoughts.


    ¡°Is there a problem with the outer arm as their destination?¡±


    The national academy¡¯s official asked curiously, not quite understanding Tang Rui¡¯s point.


    ¡°Let¡¯s say, a ship sailing from our East Sea to the Antarctic, powered by human strength, relying on people to row, and it doesn¡¯t follow the coastline but wants to cross the Pacific directly. Do you think this scenario is normal?¡± Hearing Tang Rui¡¯s words, the official seemed to understand.


    If you put it that way, there does seem to be something odd about this spaceship. So, what should we do?¡±


    ¡°Do nothing. This spaceship is several light-years away from the Solar System and is not passing through it. Why should we bother with it?¡±


    Tang Rui spread his hands, indicating this was an unnecessary concern. Humanity hasn¡¯t even fully understood the Solar System yet, let alone manage affairs of the universe, which was thinking too much.


    ¡°Okay, thank you all for the information. This meeting is now adjourned.¡± The meeting ended.


    Tang Rui turned off the holographic projection screen and headed to the hangar.


    The vast hangar housed many aircraft.


    Besides his frequently used private plane, he hadn¡¯t piloted the rest in quite some time.


    He walked to the very back of the hangar.


    His earliest-made drone was parked there, having not taken off for almost a year and a half.


    ¡°Old buddy, it¡¯s time for you to take the stage again.¡±


    Tang Rui muttered to the drone.


    He opened the system panel.


    The drone¡¯s experience points had already overflowed.


    However, he hadn¡¯t strengthened the drone, so it couldn¡¯t upgrade, and its level remained stagnant.


    No need for further discussion, he proceeded with the enhancement and upgrade.


    This time, he wasn¡¯t just enhancing once but frantically clicking enhance until he ran out of source points.


    Surveillance Drone ¨C Suborbital Reconnaissance Shuttle -+ Small Reconnaissance Ship -> Hyperspace Reconnaissance Ship.


    It jumped four levels.


    If counting from the initial model aircraft, it had enhanced seven levels in total.


    After the enhancement, Tang Rui clicked upgrade.


    As he did so,


    The drone¡¯s entire body turned into a virtual model, data-like, and with his enhancements and upgrades, it continuously changed its shape.


    Finally,


    In a burst of rainbow light,


    The drone¡¯s enhancement and upgrade were completed.


    The enhanced drone had completely changed its appearance.


    It was no longer shaped like a plane.


    Instead, it resembled a sort of diamond-shaped arrowhead, but without any


    sharp edges, all curves forming a special shape.


    It¡¯s hard to describe with words.


    This design looked inexplicably beautiful.


    Besides the change in appearance, its overall size increased manifold.


    Although it remained a reconnaissance ship, even a small ship is still a ship, so


    its length went from about ten meters to 129 meters.


    Fortunately, the hangar was large enough; otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t have fit.


    After examining the reconnaissance ship¡¯s appearance, Tang Rui looked at the system panel.


    [Item: Nightflow ¨C Hyperspace Reconnaissance Ship +16]


    [Experience: 32666/8200000]


    [Enhancements: Quantum Simulation Stealth System (Perfect), Hyperspace Stealth Jump Engine (Perfect), Antimatter Annihilation Energy System (Superior)]


    [Features: High Precision Scanning, Strong Stealth Capability, Weak Radiation Signal, Wide Range Information Gathering, Quantum Secure Communication, Instant Energy Conversion, Photon Quantum Information Camouflage, Minor Disruption Space Jump]


    [Attributes: Material Performance Increase 400%, Electronics Performance Increase 400%, Power Output Increase 400%, Endurance Increase 400%, Penetration Scanning 380%, Anti-Spacetime Disturbance Capability Increase 360%, Jump Precision Increase 360%, Energy Recovery Speed Increase 340%] [Series: Night Reconnaissance Ship]


    [Nightflow: Immune to optical class reconnaissance detection equipment, significantly reduces the accuracy of space detection class scans]


    [Source Points: 5294.26]


    Tang Rui was astounded by the series of data on the system panel, not expecting an additional ¡®series¡¯ attribute column to appear.


    He couldn¡¯t clearly explain how this series came about since he had been upgrading and enhancing without pause, leaving him unsure of the cause.


    But this wasn¡¯t important.


    He planned to pay more attention during the next upgrade and enhancement, though it didn¡¯t seem to affect much.


    The addition of the series functionality significantly improved the entire reconnaissance ship¡¯s performance, especially its ability to be immune to optical detection, making it virtually undetectable by devices scanning through the physical properties of light. This capability was particularly alarming. Red Lotus, store all the data of the reconnaissance ship in the top-secret database, not to be accessed without my command,¡± Tang Rui instructed.


    Understood, Master,¡± Red Lotus acknowledged.


    The reconnaissance ship was laden with advanced technology, but Tang Rui didn¡¯t have the time to delve into it. His current focus was on understanding the situation with the newly discovered alien spaceship.


    ¡°Red Lotus, take the reconnaissance ship into space and stand by,¡± Tang Rui commanded.


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    As Tang Rui watched the reconnaissance ship slowly start up, he turned back to the command hall. By the time he sat down, the ship was already waiting in outer space for his commands.


    ¡°Synchronize the spaceship control interface.¡±


    ¡°Right away, Master.¡±


    With a flicker, Tang Rui¡¯s surroundings changed, transforming into the bridge


    of a spaceship, with the view of outer space before him. Projection screens appeared around him, and he began to inspect the spaceship¡¯s various data through the touchscreens and system menus.


    ¡°Don¡¯t ask how I know to pilot a spaceship. If you must know, I learned it in a dream,¡± he would say jokingly.


    ¡°Red Lotus, based on the space telescope¡¯s photo data, calculate the current spacetime coordinates of the alien spaceship.¡±


    ¡°Done, Master,¡± Red Lotus completed the task.


    Tang Rui entered the calculated spacetime coordinates into the jump detection system for verification before the spatial jump.


    As the jump engine vibrated, the spacetime coordinates were verified.


    ¡°Activate the hyperspace jump engine, head to the coordinates in the cosmic void, and commence the jump!¡±

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    In the cosmic void.


    A 3-kilometer-long elliptical spaceship is flying rapidly through the void of


    space.


    However, compared to the vast scale of the universe, this spaceship, traveling at thousands of kilometers per second, appears almost stationary from afar.


    5 million kilometers away in the cosmic void, a reconnaissance ship that has just arrived through spatial warp is slowly approaching.


    ¡°Red Lotus, activate the reconnaissance equipment and conduct a full scan,¡±


    Tang Rui commanded, looking at the alien spaceship in front of him.


    ¡°Okay, Master. Scanning now, please wait.¡±


    The equipment on the reconnaissance ship activated, and countless particles in the microscopic world fluctuated, secretly collecting various data from the alien spaceship.


    This method of information collection was slow, but Tang Rui was in no hurry.


    He took this time to closely observe the alien spaceship.


    He had noticed some damage on the exterior of the alien spaceship through a space telescope before, initially thinking it was a remnant of a battle. However, upon closer inspection, it wasn¡¯t the case.


    The damage on the alien spaceship was clearly caused by collisions, with evident scratch marks on the hull.


    Such marks wouldn¡¯t be left by an attack.


    This raised a question.


    Would there need to be close-quarters combat between cosmic warships?


    Unlikely.


    After Red Lotus completed scanning the alien spaceship, the large screen displayed various parameters of the vessel.


    Among these, the most eye-catching was the projection model of the aliens.


    They were not humanoid.


    They were entirely different beings.


    Somewhat resembling octopuses, but not quite, especially with only three tentacles, their asymmetrical limbs were quite peculiar.


    Besides the tentacles, these alien beings lacked eyes, with only five holes on their entire body.


    It was hard to understand their evolution.


    Huh?


    Tang Rui was surprised when he saw another piece of data.


    ¡°Red Lotus, are you sure the scanning data is accurate?


    ¡°Master, according to Red Lotus¡¯s calculations, there is no problem with the scanning data.¡±


    ¡°So, this huge alien spaceship is actually a giant fish tank?


    The giant oval-shaped spaceship was filled with water.


    The scanning equipment revealed that all the aliens lived in water.


    Tang Rui was intrigued by this alien civilization.


    Their appearance was one thing, but their environmental adaptation was another.


    According to the data on the projection screen, this alien civilization lived underwater.


    Yet, the development of mechanical technology by a civilization living underwater was baffling.


    While mechanical technology wasn¡¯t unique to humans, its emergence is incredibly challenging under the sea.


    Human civilization developed steam engines after millennia of accumulation, which led to the industrial revolution.


    Placing humans underwater, even the development of ancient tool-based machinery would have been nearly impossible.


    Nevertheless.


    Such questions couldn¡¯t be answered by mere speculation.


    Tang Rui then focused on the performance parameters of the entire spaceship.


    Low-energy atomic shields.


    This was the principle behind the alien spaceship¡¯s protective shield, using low-energy atoms to form a shield around the spaceship that absorbed energy attacks like lasers.


    The shield would absorb the energy of attacks, causing the particles forming the shield to undergo energy level transitions, absorbing the enemy¡¯s attack.


    As long as the attack¡¯s intensity didn¡¯t directly break the shield, the spaceship would remain unharmed.


    While it sounded ordinary, the defense was actually quite strong according to the scanning parameters.


    However, this wasn¡¯t an issue for Tang Rui, who could easily break through this shield if he wished.


    Besides the shield, the other data on the alien spaceship were quite average. ¡°Red Lotus, send over the electromagnetic signals collected by the radio telescope earlier,¡± Tang Rui said after reviewing the spaceship¡¯s parameters on the screen.


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    As Red Lotus transmitted the electromagnetic signals, the alien spaceship began scanning the cosmic void around it.


    Unfortunately, with the performance of the alien ship¡¯s detection equipment, it was impossible to scan the reconnaissance ship enhanced through system panel.


    Several minutes later.


    The alien spaceship stopped scanning the surroundings and began transmitting electromagnetic signals.


    Clearly, they were attempting to communicate with Tang Rui.


    ¡°Red Lotus, can you translate the content of these signals?


    ¡°Master, the data is too scarce for analysis.¡±


    ¡°Then send the same electromagnetic signal back to them.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    An interesting situation ensued.


    Regardless of the electromagnetic signals sent by the alien spaceship, Red


    Lotus would send the same signals back.


    Alien: Don¡¯t mimic my speech!


    Red Lotus: Don¡¯t mimic my speech!


    After about half an hour of back and forth, there was silence from the alien spaceship.


    Tang Rui wasn¡¯t concerned, knowing the aliens were likely contemplating.


    Sure enough.


    After about ten minutes of silence, the aliens transmitted electromagnetic signals again.


    This time, the signals were interesting because they contained various physical constants.


    Don¡¯t ask how Tang Rui knew.


    As long as Red Lotus conducted a simple calculation, it was evident that the signals contained information on physical constants.


    Red Lotus began translating the alien text into human language after cracking all the data sent by the aliens.


    ¡°Red Lotus, ask where they are from and where they are going,¡± Tang Rui instructed.


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    Less than a minute after sending the message, a reply came.


    ¡ö¡öUnknown civilization, hello, we are the Atas civilization. We are fleeing because a disaster is about to erupt in the Milky Way, and we must leave.¡± Tang Rui was stunned by the reply.


    He hadn¡¯t expected such an answer, which was completely different from what he had thought.


    ¡°Red Lotus, ask for more details about the disaster.


    Quickly, a reply came.


    ¡°The central black hole in the Milky Way is malfunctioning, releasing information and energy into the galaxy.¡±


    To prove their sincerity, the aliens even sent a massive data packet for Tang Rui to analyze.


    ¡°Red Lotus, calculate this data immediately.


    ¡°Okay, Master..¡±

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    A few minutes later, Red Lotus finished calculating the entire data packet¡¯s content.


    The results were as described by the other party and even more terrifying than described verbally.


    According to Red Lotus¡¯s calculation, the Milky Way¡¯s central black hole exploded¡ªnot exactly an explosion, but more of an eruption¡ªdue to internal spacetime structure tampering.


    All the matter absorbed by the black hole over billions of years erupted in an instant, sweeping across the entire Milky Way.


    It might not sound significant, similar to a volcanic eruption, but in reality, the tampering of the black hole¡¯s spacetime framework and the internal pressure of matter accumulated over billions of years have triggered a chain reaction. This massive energy directly ignited the microscopic world.


    Even the microscopic particles in the cosmic void were transformed into massive energy by this force, continuing to ravage the outside world.


    Simply put, the black hole exploded, and its massive energy caused all particles to explode, leading to a chain explosion.


    The central region of the Milky Way has completely collapsed.


    Neutron stars, white dwarfs, stars, and Earth-like planets were all ignited by this massive energy, turning into energy that impacts the outer world.


    After reading Red Lotus¡¯s calculation results, Tang Rui¡¯s face changed instantly.


    Damn it.


    The Milky Way exploded, what now?


    ¡°Master, the other party sent a message asking if we could provide them with some materials.¡±


    At this time, the other party sent another message.


    ¡°Materials can be provided, but they must fully explain the situation again, as it is basically impossible for them to have detected this level of disaster with their technological level and escaped in advance.


    We need to ask how they knew the specifics and inquire about the civilization status in the core region of the Milky Way and some cosmic information,¡± Tang Rui said after listening


    Materials are negotiable.


    Actually, with their technological level, they¡¯re not really lacking materials. As long as they enter a star system for resupply, they would have enough.


    But the problem is, they can¡¯t stop now.


    Their spaceship is still accelerating.


    Once they stop, their entire escape route would be wasted, and it would take decades to accelerate again.


    So, after receiving Tang Rui¡¯s message, they immediately sent all the information they knew.


    Red Lotus decrypted and translated the information.


    The Atas civilization was quite fortunate. Their home planet was in a star system more than 200 light-years away from Earth.


    Originally, with their technological level, by the time they detected this disaster, it would have been too late to escape.


    But a high-level civilization from the core region of the Milky Way sent a supply fleet to their star system.


    Although that high-level civilization drained their star, they also provided some outdated technical data and news of the disaster in the core region of the Milky Way.


    This is why they were able to escape in advance.


    According to this information, the explosion of the Milky Way¡¯s central black hole was mainly due to an experiment.


    A high-level civilization wanted to conduct an experiment using the black hole.


    But something went wrong, and the black hole exploded.


    Simply put, it was a disaster triggered by an experiment.


    Currently, the massive energy flow erupting from the Galactic Center is about 1100 light-years away from Earth.


    It sounded distant.


    However, energy flows, no matter how terrifying, must follow basic physical rules, which means their speed cannot exceed the speed of light.


    But the problem was, the distance of 1100 light-years was the distance of the energy flow, not the distance of the initial high-energy rays.


    High-energy rays surround the energy flow, covering a range of about 600-800 light-years. The closer to the energy flow, the denser the high-energy rays.


    In other words, the first high-energy rays were less than 300 light-years away from Earth.


    Regarding the power of high-energy rays, one could refer to the Death Star in film works.


    If Earth was unlucky and hit by a high-energy ray, it would instantly vanish.


    After reading the information, Tang Rui smirked and said to Red Lotus, ¡°Tell them, the supply materials will reach their course in 50 years, and let them salvage the materials themselves.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    After sending the message, Tang Rui stopped worrying about these unlucky ones and started studying the star map.


    This star map was also sent by them.


    Although Tang Rui could figure it out given time, it was nice not to have to spend time on it.


    By relying on this star map, he would also supply materials to them.


    As for why it¡¯d be fifty years later.


    Because he didn¡¯t have time to deal with them now. When he returns to Earth, he¡¯d build a matter projector and launch some materials towards their course. In fifty years, they¡¯d receive them.


    After looking at the star map for a while,


    Tang Rui chose a coordinate.


    The location of this coordinate is a star system 527 light-years away from the Solar System.


    He chose this place mainly to go and observe the situation of the high-energy rays.


    To avoid being too unlucky, he specifically chose a star as a shield to avoid being hit by a high-energy ray right after jumping there.


    ¡°Red Lotus, jump here.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    The reconnaissance spaceship¡¯s hyperspace jump engine activated, disappearing into the cosmic void.


    The next second, the reconnaissance spaceship appeared at the designated coordinates.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡±


    After the jump, the reconnaissance flight¡¯s optical equipment collected information about the surroundings.


    However, the giant star that was supposed to appear in front of the reconnaissance spaceship did not exist.


    Was there a problem with the space jump?


    ¡°Red Lotus, calculate the current cosmic coordinates to see if the space jump was disturbed.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    But soon, Red Lotus confirmed that there was no issue with the space jump, and the cosmic coordinates were correct.


    So, what happened?


    Where did the giant star go?


    ¡°Forget it, turn on the scanning equipment, investigate the data towards the direction of the Galactic Center, and be careful to avoid high-energy rays.¡± ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    The reconnaissance spaceship¡¯s various devices were activated, starting to collect data carried by particles in the cosmic void.


    Tang Rui quickly found the reason for the disappearance of the star from the data on the large screen.


    It wasn¡¯t drained by a high-level civilization.


    Instead, it was hit by high-energy rays, directly igniting the star¡¯s core and causing a supernova explosion.


    Ideally, for the remnants of the supernova explosion, there should be remnants like white dwarfs, but because the star did not evolve naturally and the core¡¯s material was not sufficiently accumulated, no white dwarfs or similar bodies were left.


    Even if some remnants remained, they were obliterated by dense high-energy rays over the past hundred years.


    Well, a star vanished just like that, even the ashes were scattered.


    And the energy from this supernova explosion will reach the Solar System in more than three hundred years.


    But these were minor issues.


    The central black hole of the Milky Way exploded, so another supernova explosion is nothing in comparison..

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    Compared to the issue of supernova explosions, the countless streaks of light displayed on the holographic projection screen are the real killers.


    Each streak of light was capable of destroying a star.


    Even the smaller rays could penetrate planets like Earth.


    This means, we don¡¯t even have to wait for the core energy stream to arrive.


    These external rays and the aftermath of the supernova explosion were enough to destroy everything.


    After reviewing the data, Tang Rui¡¯s expression remained calm.


    It¡¯s like whether you¡¯re killed by a bullet or a nuclear bomb, there¡¯s no difference.


    The end result is the same.


    The data collected so far pretty much confirms that the information provided by the aliens is accurate.


    The Milky Way was indeed doomed.


    ¡°Red Lotus, take the reconnaissance ship home,¡± Tang Rui said, then turned off the holographic simulation.


    He opened the contacts page, clicked on the number of a big shot at the National Academy, and made a call.


    ¡°Professor Tang, hello, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s bad news and good news.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the bad news?¡±


    ¡°The central black hole of the Milky Way has exploded due to a scientific experiment by aliens, leading to tampering with the internal spacetime structure and energy information burst, blowing up the whole black hole and threatening the entire galaxy.¡±


    ¡°And the good news?¡±


    ¡°We have over two hundred years to prepare, the external high-energy rays from the explosion will take 300 years to reach Earth.¡±


    After listening, the big shot from the National Academy was speechless.


    Was that supposed to be good news?


    Well, being able to know this news in advance was good news.


    But this message is too frightening.


    The Milky Way was doomed.


    What should they do?


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ve got the message, I¡¯ll contact you later, I need to report this to the higher-ups.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Hanging up the call, Tang Rui leaned back in his chair, quietly staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.


    Half an hour passed like this.


    Red Lotus appeared.


    ¡°Master, there¡¯s a signal for a video conference, ready to connect.¡±


    ¡°Bring it through.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    The scenery instantly changed to a conference room.


    In the conference room, besides several Professors from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, there were also several decision-makers.


    ¡°Professor Tang, please repeat the information you provided earlier,¡± said the big shot from the National Academy.


    ¡°Alright, here¡¯s the situation¡­¡±


    Tang Rui briefly recounted his contact with aliens, the information obtained from them, and his personal investigation, as well as the current situation of the Milky Way to the Professors.


    After hearing his report, the room fell silent.


    This news was too terrifying.


    Their heads were buzzing after listening.


    ¡°Alright, now that we understand the situation, facing such a cosmic-level disaster, humanity cannot stay on Earth. Do you have any plans, Professor Tang?¡±


    The big shot looked at Tang Rui, inquiring about his thoughts.


    ¡°Red Lotus, take control of the conference room data.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Master.¡±


    After instructing Red Lotus to control the conference room¡¯s data, Tang Rui raised his hand to display a projection of the Milky Way.


    ¡°The entire Milky Way will be destroyed, and even the Andromeda Galaxy, 2 million light-years away from the Milky Way, is not very safe.


    If we want to safely avoid this disaster, we need to escape to a distance of at least 10 million light-years.¡±


    He paused for a moment.


    10 million is not a large number, but it becomes significant when followed by ¡°light-years.¡±


    The others in the room were filled with confusion.


    A year ago, moon landings were challenging.


    Then, you told me we needed to flee the Milky Way?


    That was a huge leap.


    ¡°My idea is to head directly to the Virgo Cluster, the core of the supercluster, which should be relatively prosperous.¡±


    ¡°Professor Tang, setting aside other issues, how do we get there?¡±


    ¡°There are many ways to get there: by spaceship, with a fleet, or even taking Earth with us.


    None of these are problems; as long as you want, there are ways to solve them, it depends on what everyone thinks,¡± Tang Rui said nonchalantly.


    At this point, there was no need for pretense, just lay out the situation.


    As long as there were enough resources, he could even take Earth with him, so getting to the Virgo Cluster was not a problem at all.


    ¡°Thank you, Professor Tang, we¡¯ll need to discuss the specific plan,¡± the decision-maker said with a smile.


    ¡°No problem, we have more than two hundred years, no need to rush,¡± Tang Rui truly wasn¡¯t in a hurry.


    What did two hundred years mean?


    From the technological explosion to now, it¡¯d only been a bit over two hundred years.


    Such a long time was enough for several generations to thrive.


    After ending the communication, Tang Rui left the command hall and went to the plaza in front of the company building for a leisurely stroll.


    ¡°Tang, are you busy right now? The American subsidiary has¡­¡±


    ¡°Just handle the company matters yourselves, no need to ask me,¡± Tang Rui dismissed his subordinate.


    One minute ago, he was discussing saving the world with a bunch of big shots.


    One minute later, he¡¯s supposed to deal with these trivial company issues, which seemed like a joke to him.


    He has no interest in managing the company¡¯s affairs anymore.


    After experiencing the cosmos, Earth¡¯s petty issues felt like child¡¯s play, utterly uninteresting and immature.


    So, Tang Rui waved his hand, disinterested in the company¡¯s affairs.


    He was even considering leaving Earth.


    Of course, even if he decided to leave, it wouldn¡¯t be right now, at least not until this crisis was over.


    Otherwise, if he left now, humanity would be doomed.


    With the current pace of human technological development,


    Reaching the level of interstellar travel within 200 years is utterly fanciful.


    That evening, Li Shuyao came home from work and found Tang Rui lying on the sofa, staring blankly at the ceiling.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you not feeling well?¡± Li Shuyao approached the sofa, asking with concern.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯m just thinking about something,¡± Tang Rui said casually.


    ¡°What are you thinking about?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m considering what to leave behind for humanity: a two-dimensional foil or a neutron star warship.¡±


    Leaving something behind for humanity?


    What, are you ascending to immortality and preparing your affairs?


    Feeling Li Shuyao¡¯s puzzled gaze, Tang Rui sat up from the sofa and pulled her into his arms.


    ¡°I¡¯m just considering the future. In a few years, I¡¯ll take you on a trip through the universe.¡±


    ¡°Just the two of us?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ and Red Lotus.¡±


    ¡°Okay, as long as you¡¯re happy..¡¯

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    In the coming period, Tang Rui would often visit the physics research institute, bringing out all the research materials he had previously worked on to share with everyone. This included the closely guarded information on quantum communication technology and quantum light information capture technology, among others, which he now made available to all.


    The scientists were unaware of the catastrophe facing the Milky Way.


    Even astronomers were in the dark, still studying various information about alien spacecraft and making conjectures.


    Therefore, when everyone received the various materials provided by Tang Rui, they threw themselves into research with fervent enthusiasm, as if invigorated with new energy. Several theories even achieved breakthroughs. However, Tang Rui was not particularly excited about these breakthroughs. They were not innovative breakthroughs but merely incremental improvements on existing theories.


    At this rate of research, humanity could enter a true interstellar era within a hundred years, rather than the premature technological breakthroughs currently being made.


    Unfortunately, there was no time for humanity to develop slowly.


    A month later, he was called for a closed-door meeting.


    Only 25 people attended the meeting.


    After more than ten days of discussion, the future of humanity was decided.


    The escape plan was simple, dependent on when Tang Rui was ready.


    Once Tang Rui was ready, they would immediately relocate, leaving the Milky Way for the Virgo Cluster to develop further.


    The decision was made to leave Earth behind, so the plan did not involve relocating any population. Instead, safe bases would be constructed globally, and various supplies would be stockpiled in advance.


    The rest was left to Tang Rui.


    Given the current level of human technology, avoiding the Milky Way crisis was virtually impossible.


    They had to trust Tang Rui¡¯s claim that he could take Earth and run.


    Don¡¯t ask him how.


    Even he didn¡¯t know, without upgrading the equipment, how he would manage to take Earth with him.


    After the meeting, Tang Rui became the chief in charge of the Earth Relocation Plan.


    He could mobilize all of humanity¡¯s strength and resources, and no one would oppose whatever he wanted to do.


    Simply put, he could do as he pleased.


    If it were before, he might have tried something fanciful, but he was not in the mood for that now.


    Earthly matters no longer interested him.


    What he needed to do now was relocate Earth to the Virgo Cluster and, after settling humanity, he could go on his adventures.


    Returning to the company, Tang Rui asked Red Lotus to design the Star Ring.


    He wasn¡¯t planning on attaching an engine to Earth.


    But to take the entire Earth, it had to be encased, so he opted for constructing a Star Ring to envelop the planet.


    The Star Ring¡¯s function was, of course, a planet-scale jump engine.


    ¡°Master, the Star Ring design is complete, with an estimated construction time of 26 years.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t rush the Star Ring construction. With your current computing power, how many robots can you control at once? Specifically, those that can work in outer space,¡± Tang Rui inquired after hearing the timeline.


    26 years was too long; he thought doing it within five years was more reasonable.


    The reason for the five-year delay was his need to accumulate source points. If not for the significant gap in source points, he would have liked to relocate Earth to the Virgo Cluster within five months.


    ¡°Master, for construction purposes, with Red Lotus¡¯s current computing power, 30 billion engineering robots can be controlled for precise operations.


    If more robots are added, the precision of construction will decrease, and the spare computing power will be insufficient, easily leading to problems.¡±


    After hearing this, Tang Rui decided to upgrade Red Lotus first.


    Without Red Lotus, he couldn¡¯t manage the upcoming tasks.


    The current computing power of Red Lotus was a bit stretched.


    ¡°Hmm, how many spherical robots can the equipment in the warehouse produce?¡±


    ¡°Master, the warehouse equipment can only produce 3,780 spherical robots.¡±


    ¡°Bring over a hundred sets of parts first, then continue producing parts to store up for a hundred thousand robots.¡±


    ¡°Understood, Master. Red Lotus is on it.¡±


    Soon, a bunch of robots transported the parts to the laboratory.


    Tang Rui sat at the workbench and began assembling spherical robots.


    He had no choice.


    Without source points, he couldn¡¯t upgrade Red Lotus and had to accumulate some source points first.


    These spherical robots were specially designed to help him accumulate source points.


    For every spherical robot manufactured,


    Tang Rui would gain 62 source points.


    It might not sound like much, but these spherical robots were simple to make, similar to assembling toy cars, even simpler.


    They were all designed modularly, and it only took five minutes to assemble one spherical robot, which was very efficient.


    It wasn¡¯t that Tang Rui didn¡¯t want to make the process simpler.


    The key issue was that simpler processes wouldn¡¯t be recognized by the system panel.


    This spherical robot was the optimal solution after repeated testing.


    In the blink of an eye, a month and a half passed.


    One day, Tang Rui arrived at a large mountain¡¯s depths.


    This place was the largest war-ready base of the national underground nuclear fortress, previously stocked with various military and living supplies.


    Even if a nuclear winter occurred, the materials and data stored here could support fifty thousand people to survive and rebuild human civilization.


    But that was all in the past.


    Now, the place had been emptied, and all supplies had been relocated.


    Currently, the war-ready warehouse was filled with quantum superconducting supercomputers, the latest models of supercomputers.


    And there were as many as three hundred thousand of these supercomputers.


    Tang Rui went to the control center of the main computer room.


    ¡°Red Lotus, perform a self-check.¡±


    ¡°Master, self-check complete. All supercomputers are functioning normally, the independent energy supply system is working, and the circulating cooling system is operating as expected.¡±


    After hearing this, Tang Rui looked down at the mainframe.


    He looked at the system panel on the mainframe and pressed the enhance button.


    With over eight thousand source points used up, the massive superconductor computer cluster began to undergo an enhancement upgrade, with the core mainframe experiencing the most significant changes.


    Originally, the core mainframe was just Red Lotus¡¯s original supercomputer body.


    Even though its computing power was stronger than others, it was essentially no different.


    But now, with the system panel¡¯s enhancement, the mainframe transformed from a cabinet-style mainframe into a floating sphere in mid-air, resembling a crystal on the outside but containing a neural signal network similar to the human brain on the inside, looking like a dazzling starry sky.


    As the mainframe¡¯s virtual image solidified, Red Lotus¡¯s projection reappeared.


    At this point, Red Lotus had evolved from a simple advanced artificial intelligence to an intelligent life form acting as the central brain of a planetary integrated management system..

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    ¡°Red Lotus, how do you feel?¡±


    Tang Rui asked, looking at Red Lotus¡¯s holographic projection that seemed almost tangible.


    ¡°I feel great, thank you, Master,¡± Red Lotus replied with a smile, genuinely happy.


    Her smile was no longer the result of emotional simulation modules analyzing language; it was a genuine expression of happiness. Though it might seem like a small difference, for Red Lotus, it was a monumental change.


    ¡°Good, then I¡¯ll leave the next tasks to you,¡± Tang Rui said with a nod.


    ¡°Understood, Master. Please rest assured, I will handle everything well,¡± Red Lotus immediately responded.


    After leaving the base, Tang Rui stopped worrying about the Star Ring; the upgraded Red Lotus could handle everything independently without needing to report back constantly.


    With the computing power issue resolved, Red Lotus began a rapid expansion. As an intelligent being, given sufficient energy and resources, her expansion rate could match that of the Zerg, growing exponentially over time.


    One month later, Red Lotus manufactured twelve billion various types of industrial robots, which then started producing industrial equipment at a frenzied pace.


    Two months later, hundreds of space docks were completed, beginning the production of mining spacecraft to extract metal ores from asteroid belts.


    Five months later, outer space around Earth had become a massive construction site, with thousands of mining spacecraft shuttling back and forth at all times. These ships, loaded with metal ores, offloaded the roughly processed and sorted ores at spaceport cargo docks.


    Through these cargo docks, the ores were transported to Star Ring manufacturing platforms, where they were smelted, forged, and used in construction. These platforms were gigantic circular rings with diameters of five kilometers, equipped with tens of thousands of robotic arms working tirelessly, weaving together the Star Ring¡¯s structure like spiders spinning a web.


    With ten such platforms operating in space, the construction pace was 32 kilometers per day. At this rate, it would take a little over two years to complete the Star Ring. However, according to Red Lotus¡¯s calculations, with an increase in resource supply, the construction speed could increase, potentially finishing within a year.


    Regardless of whether it took one year or two, Tang Rui was indifferent. He had left everything to Red Lotus and was now accumulating source points at home. Occasionally, he visited the academy to research topics with physicists leading a fulfilling life.


    Finally, when the source points on his system panel reached six digits, Tang Rui paused his repetitive task of manufacturing, which he was nearly sick of. He had grown so tired of seeing the parts that he wanted to smash them. But for the sake of accumulating source points, he had no choice but to continue. ¡°Red Lotus, how much longer until the Star Ring is completed?¡± ¡°Master, it will take another fifteen months to complete the Star Ring¡¯s construction, and the installation of equipment and interior decorations will take an additional five months.¡±


    ¡°So, it will be finished within two years. I¡¯ll try to return in a year and a half,¡± Tang Rui mused after hearing the update.


    He was planning a long journey.


    He had considered leaving some fail-safes for Earth, such as dyson spheres and neutron battle stars. However, he decided against dyson spheres due to their one-time use and lack of precision control. Neutron battle stars, despite being slightly less effective in area damage, offered unbeatable single-target power, compensating for their minor drawbacks.


    So, he set out to find a suitable neutron star for modification, which would take some time. Neutron stars were easy to locate, but not every neutron star met his criteria. He was specifically looking for a pulsar, particularly a high-speed pulsar.


    The next day, after contacting his superiors and briefing Li Shuyao, Tang Rui left Earth aboard a spaceship. Through spatial jumps, he quickly arrived millions of kilometers from a neutron star, a pulsar.


    This pulsar spun at 556 rotations per second, with a strong radiation gravity field, according to astronomers. However, after scanning, Tang Rui found it unsuitable for modification due to its core energy levels.


    He didn¡¯t waste time, immediately jumping away upon seeing the scan results Though the round trip and scanning took less than five minutes, due to time dilation near the neutron star, over twenty days had passed on Earth.


    After leaving the neutron star, Tang Rui visited another, scanning it and then moving on when it didn¡¯t meet his criteria. He specifically searched for pulsars, broadcasting their presence in the universe, easily lockable by any sufficiently advanced civilization, saving him time in his search.


    Despite the convenience of locating pulsars, finding one that met his requirements proved challenging. Even with preliminary filtering, without close-range scanning, it was hard to determine suitability for modification.


    Time flew by, and a year and a half had passed since Tang Rui left Earth. The Star Ring¡¯s structure was completed, with equipment being installed and interior decorations underway. Red Lotus, controlling billions of industrial robots, ensured rapid construction progress, and the Star Ring was nearing completion.


    ¡°Has there been any news from Tang Rui?¡± Li Shuyao asked Red Lotus at home.


    ¡°The last message from Master was three months ago. According to his message, he has found a suitable neutron star for modification. Due to spacetime curvature issues, it might take some time, but Master should be returning soon,¡± Red Lotus replied, using vague terms like a normal person. ¡°Alright, I hope he returns soon,¡± Li Shuyao said, feeling helpless. She hadn¡¯t expected Tang Rui¡¯s absence to be so prolonged; otherwise, she would have accompanied him.


    Suddenly, Red Lotus¡¯s holographic projection flashed with a red alert.


    ¡°What¡¯s happened?¡± Li Shuyao asked in surprise.


    ¡°Neutrino radar has detected an interstellar fleet approaching the Solar


    System, posing a very high threat level.¡±


    ¡°What do we do?¡± Li Shuyao panicked.


    With Tang Rui away and an alien fleet approaching, they faced a dire situation.


    ¡°Initiate emergency protocol, please follow me.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Li Shuyao didn¡¯t ask about the specifics of the emergency plan; this wasn¡¯t the time to cause more trouble. She grabbed her shoes and phone, leaving everything else behind, and followed the robot downstairs.


    In the base¡¯s secret dock beneath a reservoir, they boarded a small spaceship left by Tang Rui as a fail-safe. Despite its size, the ship was equipped with weapons and devices for interstellar travel, posing no threat to most civilizations.


    As they boarded, the dock¡¯s dome opened, creating a massive whirlpool on the lake¡¯s surface as water poured in. However, this didn¡¯t affect the spaceship¡¯s launch.


    Within minutes, a huge water column broke through the whirlpool, and the ship took off.


    While this happened, Red Lotus made arrangements for Tang Rui and Li Shuyao¡¯s family, friends, teachers, and some officials to be notified and brought aboard using small shuttles.


    In less than twenty minutes, everyone listed in the emergency evacuation plan was aboard the ship, while the alien fleet had just reached the Kuiper Belt, not yet entering the Solar System.


    ¡°Did Tang Rui leave any instructions before he left?¡± Li Shuyao asked.


    ¡°After initiating the emergency plan, the top priority is ensuring everyone¡¯s safety. Depending on the threat level, other measures will be taken. Given the current situation, the unknown civilization¡¯s fleet poses little threat to the Dawn spacecraft, so we can attempt to communicate before they attack. Master had arranged for adopting the high command and think tank¡¯s strategy in such scenarios. If anyone has suggestions, feel free to speak,¡± Red Lotus addressed the people on the ship¡¯s bridge.


    The others were stunned, unsure of how to react.


    But the high-ranking officials quickly grasped the situation.


    ¡°Can we contact them?¡± one asked.


    ¡°We can try,¡± Red Lotus responded.


    ¡°Then let¡¯s attempt to establish contact.¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    Red Lotus sent a message in the Galactic Common language learned from a fleeing alien civilization, using a mining spacecraft to signal the alien fleet.


    However, soon after the message was sent, the alien fleet opened fire, destroying the mining spacecraft..

 Chapter 368_End

    Universe (Finale)


    Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Seeing the situation, the faces of those inside the spaceship¡¯s bridge turned unsightly.


    The other party¡¯s reaction clearly indicated they had no interest in talking.


    They didn¡¯t even entertain the idea of feigning interest.


    ¡°Red Lotus, didn¡¯t Professor Tang leave any defensive weapons?¡± a senior official asked.


    Faced with this situation, they had no choice but to resort to force.


    With humanity¡¯s current level of technology, it was impossible to destroy this interstellar fleet.


    Therefore, they could only hope for the weapons left by Tang Rui.


    Based on their understanding of Tang Rui.


    There might be a lack of other things, but weapons, definitely not.


    Take the star ring outside Earth¡¯s space, for instance.


    They wouldn¡¯t believe it if you told them there were no weapons on it, after all, it was designed by Tang Rui. How could it not have a weapons system?


    Unfortunately, the star ring truly had no weapons.


    It¡¯s not that Tang Rui didn¡¯t design them, but they hadn¡¯t been installed yet, and even if installed, they¡¯d be useless without an energy system to power them.


    As for the weapons Tang Rui left before, they were virtually useless against this interstellar fleet.


    The only weapon that could pose a threat to this interstellar fleet was the antimatter weapon, the positron cannon, previously placed in Jupiter¡¯s orbit.


    But the problem was, the energy ships and satellites outside of Jupiter¡¯s orbit, along with some other equipment, had already been scrapped.


    Now, even if they wanted to use the positron cannon, they couldn¡¯t activate it.


    So, after calculating what Tang Rui had left behind, Red Lotus helplessly said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, the weapons left by the master cannot pose a threat to this interstellar fleet.


    The only thing capable of combating the enemy fleet is the current Aurora space ship, but this ship is meant for preserving life, not for battle.¡±


    ¡°What about the people on Earth?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m powerless.¡±


    ¡°Red Lotus, can the Aurora eliminate this fleet?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s indeterminate, the opponent¡¯s defense system and interference system are beyond our scanning range, making it impossible to accurately estimate the performance of their cosmic warships.¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t we try?¡±


    ¡°Emergency protocol base command forbids putting the Aurora at risk without absolute certainty.¡±


    After Red Lotus spoke, the bridge fell silent.


    After a while, the senior officials then said, ¡°Red Lotus, arrange a shuttle to take us down.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll arrange the shuttle.¡±


    Red Lotus didn¡¯t stop them, as this was anticipated.


    ¡°Red Lotus, can¡¯t we contact Tang Rui?¡± Li Shuyao asked anxiously.


    There wasn¡¯t much they could do even if they returned.


    But no one could stop their return.


    ¡°Emergency contact information has been sent, but due to the curvature of space-time, I cannot determine when the master will receive the message.¡±


    Red Lotus was helpless.


    It could only send messages, but the issue of space-time curvature was beyond its capability.


    All they could do now was pray for Tang Rui¡¯s swift return.


    Soon, a group of people took a shuttle back to the country and issued a series of orders.


    The entire military was put on the highest alert.


    All resources were mobilized.


    The underground nuclear Great Wall and all civil defense works were opened, and the populace was relocated.


    At the same time, Red Lotus activated all industrial equipment within the solar system, upgrading and modifying production lines at the fastest speed to start manufacturing various weapons.


    In a bid to buy precious time, it controlled all mining ships to charge at the alien fleet in a kamikaze manner.


    It was futile.


    The technological gap couldn¡¯t be bridged by sheer numbers.


    The scene was akin to cavalry charging at machine gun positions, posing no threat and at best, depleting some of the enemy¡¯s ammunition.


    Within three minutes, all mining ships were completely destroyed by the opposition.


    Not only that, when the alien fleet arrived at the mining ships¡¯ wreckage area, with the spread of light waves,


    The wreckage of these mining ships was also salvaged by the alien fleet as resource reserves.


    It was a ruthless move.


    The weapons hastily modified by Red Lotus had no effect on the alien fleet, who continued to wreak havoc within the solar system.


    Half an hour later, the massive alien fleet arrived around Jupiter, with several large ships approaching Jupiter.


    The next second, these ships began extracting hydrogen from Jupiter¡¯s interior like high-power vacuum cleaners.


    Giant gas tornadoes, hundreds of thousands of kilometers long, soared into the sky.


    At every moment, an immeasurable amount of material was sucked into the ships.


    The stirring of Jupiter¡¯s atmosphere, forming massive vortices on its surface, was a sight to behold.


    To anyone observing, it was clear the alien fleet was treating Jupiter as a resource supply.


    However, this also provided some relief.


    If they were just extracting hydrogen from Jupiter, that was manageable.


    Although the loss of Jupiter¡¯s mass would have significant effects on the solar system, as long as it didn¡¯t lead to the immediate extinction of humanity,


    It wasn¡¯t considered a major issue.


    After all, humanity was about to flee, making the solar system¡¯s problems irrelevant.


    But not much later, several ships headed towards Earth.


    Their target was clear.


    It was Earth.


    In less than three minutes, the ships reached a point 1.2 million kilometers from Earth.


    For a civilization capable of interstellar travel, this distance was negligible.


    The ships halted.


    Lights flickered on the surface of the ships.


    Several beams of light cut through the cosmic void, striking the Earth¡¯s surface directly.


    Boom!


    The entire Earth exploded.


    In the Andromeda galaxy,


    Within a dead star system, a rapidly spinning neutron star suddenly halted.


    Simultaneously, the gravitational field of the neutron star disappeared.


    The electromagnetic pulses that were constantly emitted into the universe also stopped at that moment.


    If it weren¡¯t for the blue-white light still being emitted from the neutron star, visible to the naked eye, anyone would think the neutron star had vanished.


    Beep beep beep¡­


    Tang Rui, who had just transformed this neutron star into a neutron battle star, hadn¡¯t yet experienced its power when he received an urgent communication from Earth.


    ¡°An alien fleet? And they¡¯re unfriendly, refusing to communicate?¡±


    After reading the urgent message sent by Red Lotus, Tang Rui murmured with a frown.


    He had a bad feeling.


    ¡°Calculate the time the urgent message was sent.¡± Tang Rui asked the main brain of the neutron battle star, which was a copy of Red Lotus.


    ¡°Master, based on the time axis calculation, the urgent message was sent five days ago in Earth time.¡±


    Hearing Red Lotus¡¯s reply, Tang Rui grimaced.


    Given the combat power of the alien fleet, Earth wouldn¡¯t last five hours, let alone five days.


    If the aliens were hostile, destroying Earth with their technological superiority would be easy.


    So, if he were to rush back now, it would be too late.


    But he wasn¡¯t worried.


    Although theoretically, Earth might already be doomed, in practical terms, he wasn¡¯t without options.


    As long as he didn¡¯t observe Earth, its time function wouldn¡¯t collapse, and there was still a chance for recovery.


    The Earth¡¯s timeline was now anchored to the moment Red Lotus sent the urgent message.


    That timeline had collapsed because he received the message.


    As for the timeline after that, it was completely unknown to Tang Rui, meaning it belonged to the future.


    The past couldn¡¯t be changed.


    Or rather, with his current abilities, he couldn¡¯t alter a collapsed timeline to reverse time.


    But a future timeline that hadn¡¯t occurred was not immutable to him.


    ¡°Anchor the time axis within ten minutes after the urgent message was sent, activate the neutron battle star¡¯s gravitational collapse engine, and initiate a spacetime jump.¡±


    ¡°Gravitational collapse engine activated, time axis anchored, performing a spacetime jump.¡±


    Whoosh!


    The neutron battle star vanished from the Andromeda galaxy.


    When it reappeared, it was in the cosmic void between Mars and Jupiter¡¯s orbits in the solar system.


    At this time node, the alien civilization¡¯s fleet had just destroyed the mining ships in the Kuiper Belt and was heading towards Jupiter to gather materials.


    ¡°Master, you¡¯ve returned just in time.¡±


    The moment the neutron battle star appeared in the solar system, Red Lotus sent a communication link, sounding somewhat excited.


    ¡°It¡¯s not exactly just in time,¡¯ but that¡¯s not important.¡± Tang Rui didn¡¯t explain much.


    The method of spacetime jump anchoring the time axis wasn¡¯t about reversing the past, but it was akin to dividing a timeline into two different futures, which can be understood as parallel universes.


    As for the future of the timeline where Earth was destroyed, that wasn¡¯t Tang Rui¡¯s concern.


    His current technology wasn¡¯t capable of merging timelines.


    He could only anchor the time axis within the same universe¡¯s light cone on a small scale, and it had to be a timeline not observed, without spacetime collapse.


    So theoretically, this was also a form of reversing the past.


    Faced with the sudden appearance of the neutron battle star.


    The alien civilization fleet launched an attack immediately, employing powerful micro-level attacks, not just simple laser cannon exchanges to clean up debris.


    However, these attacks had no effect on the neutron battle star.


    Unless the neutron degenerate state structure was destroyed, the neutron battle star couldn¡¯t be threatened.


    Not to mention the core¡¯s time distortion.


    ¡°Red Lotus, eliminate them.¡±


    Tang Rui issued the order in a calm tone, showing little emotional fluctuation.


    With the neutron battle star in hand, such an enemy hardly aroused his interest.


    ¡°Okay, master.¡±


    Under Red Lotus¡¯s control, the neutron battle star launched a simple attack, a spacetime-level assault.


    The next second, all the spaceships of the alien civilizations were twisted by an invisible force and turned into the most basic particles, drifting in the void of space.


    Dimensional reduction was just that terrifying.


    As long as the level of technology was not high enough, they would not be able to resist or even fight back.


    After dealing with the alien fleet, Earth returned to normal.


    Although they had lost some mining spaceships, it was a small problem. It would not take long for them to make up for it.


    Half a year later, following the completion of the enormous starlink, Tang Rui spent Origin Points to strengthen the starlink.


    The huge space ring became a stargate, and it was a stargate that could carry Earth through space warp.


    ¡°When are we leaving?¡± Tang Rui asked.


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait for a while more. Central TV¡¯s documentary on the Solar System hasn¡¯t finished filming yet. There are still many people who want to travel around the Solar System. After all, they won¡¯t be able to return after leaving this time.


    Of course, if you¡¯re in a hurry, you can set off at any time.¡± The old man said to Tang Rui.


    ¡± It doesn¡¯t matter. The stargate has been built, and the Neutron Battlestar has been left behind for you. You can leave whenever you want,¡± Tang Rui said indifferently.


    Without the worries of Earth, he could travel to the universe at any time. Therefore, when Earth would warp to the Virgo galaxy did not have much to do with him.


    Moreover, he did not have to worry about any danger on Earth.


    As long as he wanted to, he could come back anytime.


    ¡°When are you leaving?¡± The old man asked.


    ¡°The day after tomorrow.¡±


    The next day, Tang Rui brought Li Shuyao to have a reunion dinner with his family. He also mentioned that he was going on an extraterrestrial scientific expedition.


    He had already made arrangements at home.


    Even his communication equipment had been upgraded, so he could contact them at any time.


    So when Tang Rui left, everyone also did not reveal any emotions of being reluctant to part.


    The next day, a luxurious universe ship took off from the base.


    (The End)