108: Chapter 108 Reactions from All Parties

Ma Xiaotiao stared at the screen on the television; it was the video of the meeting between Chu Ge, Old Chen, and the others yesterday.

"Xiaowu, why does the person on the podium look like your brother?" Ma Xiaotiao said leisurely, her eyes fixed on the screen.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiaowu quickly turned her head. She had vaguely heard the name Chu Ge mentioned in the news just now, but she hadn't paid attention, thinking she was hallucinating.

This biological elder brother of hers hadn't returned home since he left at the beginning of the year. Although he would occasionally text her to ask about their parents' health and her studies...

...he had then completely left her to her own devices, though he would occasionally transfer a large sum of money to her. The amount was somewhat frightening. Xiaowu was very sensible; she never spent it recklessly and secretly saved it all up.

She knew that her brother, Chu Ge, was now an Academician at the Research Institute and had many projects to complete, so he was very busy. Because of this, Xiaowu studied even harder, partly to not let her brother and the others down.

Secondly, she hoped that in the future, she could be like her brother, becoming a pillar of the nation and sharing some of the responsibility for him.

"It really is my brother! What are they saying up there? What is an aerospace carrier?"

Chu Xiaowu had a face full of question marks. Xiaowu was the gentle type of girl; she usually never paid attention to such tough military equipment.

"It's probably a warship similar to an aircraft carrier. I don't really understand it either. In short, it should be military equipment. However, one thing is certain: this big plane is responsible for space exploration. Oh, from that perspective, the biggest difference between it and an aircraft carrier is that it can fly."

Ma Xiaotiao looked serious. As she watched Chu Ge on the TV, her eyes were full of admiration. Was this still the boy next door from her memories?

"What aircraft carrier? This is spaceship-level, okay? An Interstellar Fleet! Aliens! I heard on TV that the fleet has started recruiting. I want to go find aliens too."

The male classmates eating at the same table clearly knew a bit more than Xiaowu and her friend, although this 'bit more' was mostly based on imagination.

"Chu Xiaowu, did you just say that the chief designer is your brother? Your surname is also Chu. Are you biological siblings?"

Another boy's focus was rather unconventional.

"That's right, he's her biological brother, Academician Chu of the Yanjing Weapons Research Institute, Chu Ge."

Ma Xiaotiao rushed to answer.

"I know who Chu Ge is. He's my idol! Heavens, I'm actually in the same school and eating at the same table as my idol's younger sister! I have to go back and show off to them. Goodbye, sister of Brother Chu Ge."

After the boy finished speaking, he turned and ran off, leaving a table of stunned people behind.

If it was like this in schools, then major media terminals and the internet had completely exploded. A discussion thread about the aerospace carrier 'kunpeng' on a certain forum was pushed directly to the top of the trending searches.

"Brothers, did you see this morning's news?"

"I saw it. You're talking about the 'kunpeng', right? My roommates and I were directly petrified when we heard the news. We still can't quite believe it."

"Selection across the entire military has already begun. Moreover, my brother said that recruitment for experts and talents in various industries and fields has also started. He's a civil engineer and is considering whether to sign up and give it a try. And you're still sitting here doubting?"

"Exactly! Do you think the Huaxia officials have nothing better to do than play with you? In my opinion, the fact that they waited until now to release the news means that all the relevant technologies must have been broken through. The construction of the Interstellar Fleet is proceeding step by step. Once it reaches the hull integration stage, they probably won't be able to hide it even if they wanted to, so they might as well announce it in advance."

"Haha, this is great for us military fans! Everyone is now guessing the technical data of the aerospace carrier kunpeng. All sorts of theories are coming out; even star destroyers have been mentioned."

"Haha, I really want to know what the comments on YouTube are like. I bet they have faces full of disbelief."

"Who cares about them? We haven't even finished celebrating ourselves. This is an Interstellar Fleet! When it moves out, it'll be a massive swarm, with so many troops and scientists following. If it lands on a planet, holy cow, just thinking about that scene is incredibly exciting and interesting."

"Do you think they discovered aliens or something, which is why the country is building an Interstellar Fleet group so quickly to defend the Blue Planet? It's like a sci-fi movie playing out in reality!"

"Unlikely. Didn't you see the chief designer of the 'kunpeng'? It's Chu Ge, Academician Chu! A god who developed Controllable Nuclear Fusion. With him in charge, I see it more as a natural progression."

"The person above is correct. I'm admiring this Academician Chu more and more. Fortunately, he's one of our Huaxia people. At this moment, I want to say an old cliché: Born as a Huaxia person, die as a Huaxia soul; no regrets in this life for being Huaxia, and in the next life, I'll be Huaxia again."

The last few sentences from this netizen completely ignited the enthusiasm of the other netizens, and everyone piled on to express their agreement.

Across the land of Huaxia, a new wave of technological fervor officially began. Numerous technology and R&D companies issued relevant videos and literature, calling on their internal technical personnel to respond to the national call, strive for progress, and prepare for Huaxia's upcoming takeoff.

Chu Ge was currently organizing the power system of the aerospace carrier. This was his main focus for the current stage. The phone on the desk began to buzz.

The people who knew this phone number were basically those close to Chu Ge. He picked up the phone and took a look; it was Dilireba Nazha.

"Great Academician Chu, is it convenient to talk?"

Dilireba Nazha asked urgently as soon as she got through.

"It is! Why wouldn't it be? My office and dormitory have successfully merged into one. I'm the only person in the whole building, haha."

Chu Ge answered honestly. He had already grown accustomed to this feeling of being 'king of the mountain.'

"Did you see this morning's news?"

"No, how could I have the time for that?"

"Oh, you have no idea. My phone has been ringing off the hook today. Friends in the industry have been calling one after another. Even some directors I don't get along with very well found Sister Li, saying they want to cooperate if there's a chance. Sister Li said it's all thanks to you!"

Dilireba Nazha wasn't lying. In essence, the entertainment industry is driven by traffic. Chu Ge's current aura was like having built-in traffic—and it was top-tier traffic that no one could match. Some people with hidden agendas and quick wits naturally wanted to take the opportunity to bask in his glory.

They couldn't find Chu Ge, but they were relatively familiar with Dilireba Nazha. Finding her was nothing more than a way to test the waters.

Chu Ge paused for a moment, then thought of what Old Chen had said. He guessed that the news release decided yesterday afternoon had been sent out early this morning.

"Haha, that's great then. At least I haven't let you down as your boyfriend. However, it's fine for them to look for you, but don't involve me. I don't have the spare time. Tell them that if they're patient, I might consider it after I retire in a few decades, haha."

Chu Ge was very smart now and knew the meaning behind Dilireba Nazha's words.

"Haha, I know! Do you think I don't know what little schemes they're plotting? It's fine to look for me, but wanting to get to you through me? Hmph, no way. Especially some of those 'flowers and plants'—they act all spoiled and cute with me. If they got to you, wouldn't they just throw themselves into your arms? I'm not that stupid."

"Hmm? Uh, you should have said so earlier."

Hearing Dilireba Nazha say this, Chu Ge felt like teasing her.

"You? Fine, Chu Ge, your wings have grown strong. Just you wait!"

"Just kidding, just kidding!"

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While Chu Ge and Dilireba Nazha were flirting, the buzz surrounding the aerospace carrier 'kunpeng' on the internet finally spread internationally. With YouTube comments as a typical representative, for the first time ever, the most popular and commented-on videos were all about the extraordinary sights in Huaxia.