170: Chapter 170 Chu Ge's Advice

When Chu Ge saw this headline, he felt a bit shocked and annoyed.

What shocked him was that it was the first time a headline had been this long; at first glance, it had the flavor of an internet clickbait title, but after a moment of reflection, he understood that this was also a kind of stance.

He hurried straight to Commander Wang's office; he wanted to get the specific details firsthand.

When Chu Ge arrived at Commander Wang's office, Commander Wang was on the phone. Seeing that the visitor was Chu Ge, he raised his hand to signal Chu Ge to sit down first, then spoke a few more words into the phone before hanging up.

"Academician Chu, you run to the construction site every day but never come to see me. I thought you didn't know where my office was? Haha."

"We're old acquaintances, so don't give me that 'mutual respect like guests' act, alright?"

Commander Wang started by complaining to Chu Ge, though he was smiling while doing so.

"Commander Wang, I'm here now, aren't I? There might be more problems during the first phase of construction, so I stay in the work area to make sure they can find me."

"I know, I was just saying. The kunpeng is the apple of my eye; I wish you could stay there watching it every day so I could feel at ease."

This was Commander Wang's true feeling. Every time he heard subordinates report that they had seen Academician Chu somewhere, he couldn't help but want to go over too, but he was afraid of getting in the way, so he held himself back every time.

"Commander, there's one more thing I came to see you about, and that's the matter at sea." As Chu Ge spoke, he took out today's newspaper and handed it over.

Commander Wang took it, glanced at it, and put it down.

"I'm aware of this. The military even held a special meeting to discuss it yesterday. What kind of information are you looking for?"

Commander Wang got straight to the point. He knew Chu Ge cared deeply about the country and was always one to retaliate against external threats with a strong hand.

He also wanted to know Chu Ge's take on this matter.

Commander Wang handed Chu Ge a bottle of water as he spoke, then sat on the sofa next to Chu Ge.

"This matter isn't that simple. Theoretically, such problems shouldn't occur. I feel like there's someone behind this trying to stir up trouble."

Chu Ge frowned and thought for a moment; a clear train of thought gradually formed in his mind.

"Hmm? Not enough? In what regard?"

Commander Wang reviewed what he had just said again. This was the contingency plan formulated by the military at the first opportunity, and he had been present at the time; he felt there were no loopholes.

"Have the aircraft manufacturing plant go all out to build the carrier-based aircraft for the aerospace carrier. I will arrange for its subsystems to be sent over first for integration. The supporting control systems for unmanned carrier-based aircraft are quite complex and require system-level support, so let's make the first few as manned versions."

"The pilots should start simulation training according to the data models I provided, striving to be able to fly them as soon as the aircraft are ready. We don't need to equip heavy weapons for now; just integrating the electromagnetic cannons will be enough."

After finishing, Chu Ge took a sip of water and then stared at Commander Wang.

"Why the rush, Academician Chu?"

Commander Wang voiced his inner question.

"I don't think we need to hide our strength anymore. We could even give them a live broadcast when the time comes. Aren't they always saying our news is fake? Well, come on then, let's show them a real one for once."

This was what Chu Ge was thinking: strike them down once and for all to avoid any further trouble later on.

"Commander Wang, have you ever played Whac-A-Mole?"

"Uh, I haven't, but I've seen my son play it."

Commander Wang answered truthfully.

"..."

"Why do I feel like you're taking advantage of me..."

"Haha. I'm telling the truth." Commander Wang, having realized the implication, laughed heartily.

"The key to Whac-A-Mole is speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness. If one pops up, smack it down; if a pair pops up, smack them both down!"

A sharp look flashed across Chu Ge's eyes, which Commander Wang noticed. He had never seen Chu Ge look so fierce; all this time, Chu Ge had been a sunny young man in his mind.

A genius-like young man.

Today, he had discovered a new world; it turned out the gentle and refined Chu Ge also had this violent side. The more Commander Wang looked at him, the more he liked him.

He didn't say anything, and he didn't need to, because he felt there was nothing wrong with what Chu Ge said.

"Alright, I will truthfully compile the content of our conversation today and submit it. Personally, I can answer you right now: I support you!"

Commander Wang stood up and extended his right hand, his expression softening with emotion, because through their conversation just now, he had gained a deeper understanding of Chu Ge.

Academician Chu was one of them, because of that innate soldier's temperament!