69: give me a few days

“The latest fighter jet undergoing test flights and combat trials?”

Inside the Alien Management Bureau, Ye Guhong frowned slightly, looking at the news disseminated by the United States through their media.

The Western countries had just sent a joint letter, and then the United States immediately announced that it would conduct fighter jet combat trials. The meaning behind this was worth pondering.

Tang Wensheng and Han Zhaoyu exchanged glances. Tang Wensheng spoke, “Elder Ye, the United States is probably trying to imitate our previous show of force this time. I guess the overnight leak of Sakura’s top industry secrets has caused them some panic.”

Ye Guhong gave a bitter laugh, “You don’t need to think much to know that. This time, he really did go a bit too far, directly pushing Sakura into a dead end. The internet information intrusion technology he demonstrated has made the Western countries fearful. Even though the United States has always considered itself the worldwide number one, they are probably scared.”

“Then what about us…?” Tang Wensheng’s tone was slow as he looked at Ye Guhong.

Ye Guhong looked out the window and said leisurely, “They say we should give an explanation, so we give an explanation? Who has evidence that he did it? What right do they have to demand he be held responsible?”

“That’s true, but the power he displayed this time has scared the Western countries. They probably won’t give up easily.”

Tang Wensheng said, opening his tablet and pulling up a page, which he handed to Ye Guhong. “This is the latest joint letter they just sent, demanding that we sign an internet non-aggression treaty.”

“Heh.” After glancing at the treaty, Ye Guhong immediately sneered, “They say sign, and we sign? Do they really think our Tongxue Hao Missile was developed just for show?”

“Then I will directly refuse,” Tang Wensheng said.

“And add a line: Tell them not to be ridiculous in the future!” Ye Guhong scoffed, “When they were stronger than us, they never thought about signing any treaties. Now that they’re scared, they know to bring up treaties. Do they want to take advantage of everything?”

“Understood, Elder Ye.” Tang Wensheng nodded, then asked again, “What about the fighter jets? The United States just sent another letter, inviting us to a joint fighter jet demonstration. Should we accept?”

“Heh heh, they want to use their strongest point to save some face.”

Ye Guhong immediately saw through the United States’ intention.

The Western Countries had lost a lot of face recently, and the United States had always considered itself the worldwide number one. How could it be willing to fall behind?

The invitation now was self-evident: they wanted to declare to the world through fighter jets that the United States was still the strongest worldwide.

“Should we pay attention to them? Or just ignore them?” Tang Wensheng asked again.

“Their invitation has already been made public worldwide. If we just ignore it, it would seem undignified for a major power. Since they invited us, let’s play along with them,” Ye Guhong said lightly.

Tang Wensheng hesitated, “If we go along with them, we might be at a slight disadvantage. In terms of fighter jets, we do have some gap with them. I’m afraid that people online will start creating negative narratives again.”

Because Lin Yang had made several moves recently, helping with the missiles and operating systems, the online discourse had reached an unprecedented level of unity. He was a bit reluctant to lose this atmosphere.

“Old Tang, your thinking is wrong. As the saying goes, only by recognizing the gap can we make progress. This is also a rare opportunity for a direct comparison, and it can better show us how much of a gap there is between us and them right now.”

Ye Guhong looked at Tang Wensheng and slowly said, “As for online discussions, isn’t it just a matter of not falling into their rhythm?”

Tang Wensheng was stunned.

Ye Guhong withdrew his gaze and said lightly, “First, accept their invitation, but the timing must be set by us.”

“Ah? If we set the time, will they agree?” Tang Wensheng was a bit hesitant.

“Heh heh, they mainly want to show their advantages through comparison, so as long as we agree, and the time isn’t dragged out too long, they won’t refuse,” Ye Guhong said confidently.

“Understood.” Tang Wensheng and Han Zhaoyu exchanged glances, then hesitated, “Then when should we set the time?”

“Don’t rush to give them a specific time yet. Let’s send an email to ask for his opinion first.”

Ye Guhong smiled.

“Now that the United States’ invitation to us is known worldwide, I think he should already be aware. Perhaps we should listen to his suggestions first.”

…

“My suggestion?”

On the other side, Lin Yang had already used the system to disguise his identity and boarded a plane to the United States.

After receiving this inquiry email, Lin Yang’s eyes looked strange.

What suggestions could he have?

If he really had to give a suggestion, his suggestion would be to directly ignore these Unpretty guys.

After all, the domestic fighter jets are indeed inferior to the opponent’s right now. If they perform together, they would just be the opponent’s foil.

However, these Unpretty guys have made such a big deal out of it. If they really ignored or refused, it would make the country seem undignified.

So…

“Give me a few days.”

Lin Yang replied with a few brief words.

…

Domestically, at the Great Science Academy.

“Give me a few days!”

When they saw Lin Yang’s reply email, Ye Guhong and Zhao Zizhen and others looked at each other.

“What does he mean by this?”

They were all a bit confused about the meaning of Lin Yang’s words.

A few days, what for?

“Could it be that he wants to use a few days to study fighter jet technology?”

After a moment of silence, Zhao Zizhen spoke, somewhat uncertainly.

After all, Lin Yang even sorted out the operating system for them within a few days. Now, spending a few days studying fighter jet technology is not impossible.

It’s just…

“Even if he helps us improve fighter jet technology within a few days, we won’t have time to build them!”

Zhao Zizhen rubbed his forehead, somewhat exasperated.

Fighter jets are not like operating systems; they can’t be put to use immediately just because the technology is in place.

This kind of thing, from the very beginning of component manufacturing, down to the polishing of every single part, requires extreme precision. Even if all resources are mobilized for priority manufacturing, it would still take several months to build one.

As for the invitation letter from the United States, they could indeed set the time, but if they dragged it out too long, the United States would certainly not agree.

Therefore, even if Lin Yang could research technology to improve fighter jet performance within a few days, it would be difficult to put it into use at the moment.

“Let’s try to delay it as much as possible. If he researches new technology for us within a few days, even if we can’t build it temporarily, we can at least make a half-finished concept prototype, so the gap doesn’t seem too big,” Ye Guhong slowly said.

He felt he had somewhat understood Lin Yang’s meaning.

Lin Yang’s reply that he needed a few days might have been precisely what he was thinking.

It doesn’t matter if the actual machine can’t be built temporarily, but as long as the technical concept is in place, they won’t lose too much face in this invited performance.

However, what Ye Guhong didn’t know was that Lin Yang didn’t mean that at all!

What, not losing too much face? Could that be Lin Yang’s pursuit?

Online, the discussion had already erupted into a frenzy over this matter!

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