60: Long Xia: Are you stupid, Eagle sauce? I passed the audition!

Chapter 60 Dragon Xia: Eagle Sauce is Stunned, Right? My Sea Trial is a Success!

[You have inside info? Tell us.]

[Are you stupid, upstairs? Brother Qi has connections everywhere; if he says so, he definitely has news.]

(Would some kind reader please post the "Hands and Eyes Reaching Heaven" meme!)

[Don't, several streamers have been banned already. I want to watch Brother Qi for a few more days.]

Brother Qi smiled and said, "Everyone will naturally know when the time comes."

While the aircraft carrier accidents of Eagle Sauce and Japan continued to ferment, the entire Dragon Xia naval base was on high alert the moment the first rays of morning sunlight arrived.

"Deck cleaning team ready."

"Reception team ready."

"Fire rescue squad ready at all times."

"Hangar all clear."

"Fuel bunkers and power reactors all clear."

"Bridge command normal, guests are arriving one after another."

Gu Ming presided over the Staff Department, passing on various commands and information.

Gu Ming was so nervous his hands and feet felt cold. Zhong Zheng spoke to soothe him, "Keep a calm mind when facing great events. Don't be nervous."

"Elder Zhong is right. Everyone, cheer up and do one last check. The guests have already entered."

Gu Ming couldn't help but be nervous. This was the first sea trial of Dragon Xia Navy's first aircraft carrier, a comprehensive test of its capabilities. Any minor slip-up would be major news.

Guests arrived and signed in, with the Navy reception team handling the hosting.

Lu Shenwei woke up early. After washing up and dressing, he was led to the aircraft carrier deck by a guard.

"Mr. Lu, why aren't you wearing formal attire?"

The guard was quite curious; he had heard that this man had spent over four hundred thousand specifically to buy an outfit for the sea trial ceremony.

Over four hundred thousand—that was several years' income for an ordinary family.

"I bought it on impulse at the time, but in the end, I felt this work uniform was more appropriate."

Lu Shenwei pointed to the black dragon head logo on his chest. On the back of the clothes were the four large characters for Julong Steel.

Originally, he wanted to attend the sea trial in formal wear, but after watching the simple and diligent soldiers busying themselves for the sea trial these past two days, he felt that wearing his own factory's clothes fit the theme better.

No matter how expensive or good a suit was, it wasn't Dragon Xia's. But the one he was wearing was a genuine domestic textile product.

Wearing it better reflected that Lu Shenwei wasn't attending as an individual, but was invited representing Julong Steel.

"This work uniform of yours makes you look like a pragmatist," the guard praised.

While the two chatted, Lu Shenwei stepped onto the aircraft carrier deck.

Zhong Zheng said with a chuckle, "Where is that grand outfit of yours? Why didn't you wear it for us to see?"

"Elder, please don't tease me. Isn't this work uniform also quite good?" Lu Shenwei scratched his head.

"Being young and wealthy makes it easiest to go astray. Don't mind an old man's nagging."

Zhong Zheng had heard from Gu Ming that Lu Shenwei spent over four hundred thousand on an outfit and felt he needed a wake-up call at the time, but he had been too busy to mention it.

He had thought that if Lu Shenwei wore it today, he could educate him in person, but he didn't expect Lu Shenwei to have realized it himself.

"Your education is giving me plenty of face, Elder. I can't thank you enough."

Lu Shenwei was all smiles. Zhong Zheng said seriously, "Most guests attending such occasions represent a collective. This work uniform is very appropriate now."

Lu Shenwei looked around. On the deck, besides those in combat uniforms, there were representatives from various heavy industry and weaponry Groups.

"You are right to teach me," Lu Shenwei nodded.

Listening to advice leads to a full stomach, especially when the one advising you is Elder Zhong.

The more Zhong Zheng looked at Lu Shenwei, the more he liked him. "Are you interested in joining the Navy R&D Department?"

"Join the Navy R&D Department? I'm already twenty-six. Is that still possible?"

"You're only in your twenties. Many researchers in the Navy R&D Department changed careers and joined the organization when they were nearly forty," Zhong Zheng said with a laugh.

If Lu Shenwei could join the Navy R&D Department, the development speed of naval weapons and equipment would surely increase by leaps and bounds in the future.

"This..."

"Little Lu, why are you still here? Your seat is near the bridge. Come with me."

Gu Ming grabbed Lu Shenwei's arm and walked forward. Lu Shenwei hurriedly said, "Elder Zhong, let's talk later."

"Gu Ming, don't panic."

"Understood, Elder Zhong."

Half an hour later, the steam turbines started, and the aircraft carrier slowly sailed out of the military port.

"Director Gu, has our Dragon Xia nuclear-powered aircraft carrier started construction?" Lu Shenwei asked in a low voice.

Gu Ming said with a stern face, "You have to learn to run before you can fly, right? We're just starting out; don't be so impatient."

"You mean not yet? Could it be that the next aircraft carrier will still be conventionally powered?" Lu Shenwei pressed.

Seeing Gu Ming's silence, Lu Shenwei understood.

Naval development can't happen overnight, but with wolves surrounding Dragon Xia, there was an urgent need for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers to break into the deep blue.

Make money! I must make more money!

Unlock the Artificial Sun and accelerate Dragon Xia's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier process.

Elder Zhong, I'm sorry. I'm afraid I won't be able to join the Navy for the time being.

"Naval construction isn't achieved overnight. With more enterprises like Julong Steel, we will eventually have our own nuclear-powered aircraft carrier."

Gu Ming looked out at the distant horizon, his eyes full of determination.

"Straighten your clothes. The sea trial is about to begin."

Just as Gu Ming finished speaking, the Aircraft Carrier Commander said loudly, "Dragon Xia Navy's guangyu silent aircraft carrier, the first sea trial begins. Carrier-based aircraft, prepare for... takeoff!"

The Flying Shark fighter jets soared into the sky under the powerful boost of the electromagnetic catapults.

Sonic booms echoed in the air. Vertical climbs, Cobra maneuvers...

Various high-difficulty maneuvers were performed in succession, drawing bursts of applause from the guests on the deck.

Whoosh!

A second Flying Shark catapulted from the side runway, followed by a third, a fourth... a total of twenty-four fighter jets soared through the sea and sky.

Watching Dragon Xia's own carrier-based aircraft fly overhead, the excitement in Lu Shenwei's heart was beyond words.

A hundred years of Dragon Xia, impoverished and weak.

Great powers took turns bullying us, and the mountains and rivers were broken.

Now we finally have our own aircraft carrier, our own carrier-based aircraft, and self-developed Arresting Cables. The humiliation of being forced to scuttle in the military port a hundred years ago is gone forever.

On this day, the world sheds tears; with you, the Navy's prestige is strengthened!

The guangyu silent aircraft carrier, hull number 16. Even a ten-generation-old grudge can still be avenged!

Barbarians and foreigners, face the roar of the giant dragon!

The carrier-based aircraft sped and maneuvered; in less than half an hour, the flight test ended.

The fleet Commander, Gu Ming, and others were tense. The first Flying Shark fighter jet was about to land.

The aircraft carrier's Arresting Cable device rose, the hydraulic buffers turned, and the four Arresting Cables stretched.

The Flying Shark descended rapidly, and the aircraft's tail hook was lowered.

Click!

The tail hook accurately caught the Arresting Cable, and the Flying Shark fighter jet was instantly pulled to a stop, landing steadily on the deck.

"Long live the Dragon Xia Navy! Long live the people of Dragon Xia!!!"

Someone shouted, and cheers instantly erupted one after another on the deck.

"We did it! We succeeded!"

"Little Lu, we succeeded!"

"Elder Zhong! Look! The Arresting Cables are fine! Leader, the Arresting Cables are fine!"

The Aircraft Carrier Commander breathed a long sigh of relief; it was smooth sailing.

Gu Ming shouted in excitement, while Lu Shenwei smiled without saying a word, as if everything was under control.