Chapter 274 You guys go ahead with your work, I have a date tomorrow.

While enjoying the embarrassed and angry glares from the two beautiful captains, he listened to the rising exclamations of the old experts around him and answered with a chuckle:

"The principle is right there. Not enough power? That's simple. Just make it an eight-cylinder, twelve-cylinder, or sixteen-cylinder engine, and that'll do."

"Where do you want to use it? Cars? Ships? Or even..." He paused, and to their utter shock, he spat out two words: "...an aircraft carrier?"

"Boom—!"

These words felt like dropping a nuclear bomb in the Laboratory.

Everyone felt their brains go "buzz," their bodies trembling violently, and they were so excited they almost fainted.

A... an aircraft carrier powered by water?!

What does that mean?

It means almost unlimited endurance.

It means completely getting rid of the reliance on overseas fuel supply bases.

It means a complete rewriting of the naval strategic landscape.

"Thump!" One older researcher was so excited that he sat straight down on the floor.

Although Political Commissar Wang Jianguo didn't understand the technical details, he heard the words "aircraft carrier" clearly.

He stood up straight abruptly and growled at the guard beside him: "Pass on my order: raise the alert level by one more grade! Without authorization, not even a fly is allowed to fly in! No! Not even an ant is allowed to crawl in!"

The Laboratory was in a complete uproar...

A group of scientists was completely immersed in an ocean of data.

Their eyes were glued to every parameter jumping on the screen, excitedly recording, discussing, and verifying calculations.

In their world, there was only this engine that overturned their perception.

Meanwhile, Political Commissar Wang Jianguo had a grave expression as he used an encrypted line to make an urgent report to Commander Zhao Tieshan.

"...that's the situation. Comrade Jiang Jing didn't just propose an idea; he built the finished product directly."

"A Water-powered Engine that uses water as fuel, has zero pollution, powerful output, and stable operation..." Political Commissar Wang Jianguo's voice was somewhat hoarse from excitement.

On the other end of the line, after listening to Political Commissar Wang Jianguo's detailed report, Commander Zhao Tieshan stood up abruptly from his chair, almost flipping the table over.

"What?! A finished product?! A Water-powered Engine?!"

"Old Wang, why the hell didn't you say so earlier!!" Commander Zhao Tieshan's voice was like a booming bell, full of shock and regret.

"If I had known it was such a world-shattering matter, I would have personally led an armored division over to provide escort!"

"Are the people sent over there enough? Do you want me to mobilize another battalion?!"

If Jiang Jing heard this, he would definitely retort: Good grief, an armored division? Are you trying to start a war or conduct scientific research?

While roaring into the phone, Commander Zhao Tieshan grabbed another red phone and began issuing a series of even stricter troop deployment and martial law orders.

Afterwards, not daring to delay for a second, he immediately used an encrypted line to report directly to the elder at the center of the Imperial Capital.

There was no other way; this thing was too insane.

Unlike the previous Super Material—although it was important and widely used, it was relatively mild.

This Water-powered Engine was a direct stab to the heart of the current global energy landscape.

The chain reaction it would trigger was enough to change the global balance of power in an instant.

On the other end of the line, after hearing Commander Zhao Tieshan's excited report, which even included a description of Jiang Jing's miraculous performance during the process.

The elder, who had experienced countless storms, also fell into a brief daze.

After a long while, the elder slowly exhaled, his voice filled with an indescribable sense of emotion and excitement: "Jiang Jing... can no longer be described as a genius."

"He is simply an invaluable treasure bestowed upon our Dragon Country by the heavens to achieve our great rejuvenation!"

The elder quickly recovered from the shock and gave a series of secret instructions to Commander Zhao Tieshan in a serious tone.

Commander Zhao Tieshan agreed repeatedly on the other end, his expression solemn.

After hanging up the call with the elder, Commander Zhao Tieshan stroked his firm chin, and a sly smile, somewhat inconsistent with his status, suddenly appeared on his face.

Who knows what kind of devious plan he was cooking up...

Political Commissar Wang Jianguo finished the call and walked back to the core area of the Laboratory with a still-agitated heart.

At a glance, he saw Jiang Jing leaning lazily in his chair, while Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong were sitting beside him.

Although they both had straight faces, the lingering flush on their cheeks and the occasional embarrassed, angry glares they shot at Jiang Jing revealed that something must have definitely happened just now.

His mouth twitched involuntarily.

Although he had long known Jiang Jing's personality through various reports and interactions.

But seeing him with his own eyes, right after creating a world-shattering invention that could change the global landscape, turn around and flirt with the beautiful female officers beside him as if nothing happened.

This kind of powerful mental fortitude and bizarre behavior still left him feeling speechless and deeply impressed.

"Ahem." Political Commissar Wang Jianguo coughed lightly, quickly adjusted his facial expression, put on a kind and amiable smile, and walked towards Jiang Jing.

"Comrade Jiang Jing, you've worked hard, you've worked hard." The Political Commissar enthusiastically patted Jiang Jing on the shoulder, then suggested casually:

"Look, it's already late into the night. Our theater command headquarters isn't far from here, just a ten-minute drive."

"How about you and the comrades from the security team go to our place to rest?"

"Although the conditions aren't as good as a five-star hotel, it's absolutely safe and quiet!"

Hearing this, Jiang Jing raised an eyebrow, looked up at Political Commissar Wang Jianguo's face, which was smiling like an old chrysanthemum, and alarm bells immediately rang in his heart.

This smile, this look... no matter how he looked at it, it felt wrong!

It was a bit like a street salesman, and a bit like...

Hmm, a bit like that look when seeing a beautiful woman?

He immediately sat up straight, put on a polite smile, and politely declined:

"Many thanks for your kindness, Political Commissar! But there's no need to trouble the military. We've already booked a hotel in the city, it's quite convenient."

When the Political Commissar saw Jiang Jing's reaction, he thought to himself that this kid was indeed sharp, probably guessing his intention to trick him into going to the military region to deepen connections.

He still wasn't giving up and continued to haggle: "Comrade Jiang Jing, your safety is now the top priority."

"Staying in our military compound is absolutely foolproof! It's much more reassuring than staying in a hotel outside!"

Jiang Jing laughed and waved his hand nonchalantly: "Political Commissar, you're overthinking it!"

"I have such a professional security team with Wanqin and Lin Hong by my side, and this is the Imperial Capital, right under the Emperor's feet!"

"If even here there could be a problem, wouldn't our country's security system be like a sieve?"

"Don't worry, it's fine!"

These words were reasonable, and Political Commissar Wang Jianguo was momentarily speechless, unable to find a better reason to refute.

Seeing that Jiang Jing's attitude was firm, he had no choice but to give up. After exchanging a few more words of concern, he turned to leave.

Jiang Jing looked at Elder Qin, Academician Chen, and that group of people, who showed no signs of stopping, estimating that they would be working all night.

He yawned, feeling a bit bored, and stood up, saying: "Big shots, there's nothing left for me to do here, so I'll head back to the hotel to rest. I have a date tomorrow."

He said this naturally, without any concealment.

Hearing this, Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong beside him were instantly so angry that their teeth itched.

Just a moment ago he was messing around with them, demanding rewards, and now he was thinking about a date with another woman tomorrow!

This lecher!

He's truly hopeless!