88: The US lowers its proud head!

Simultaneously with the starship explosion.

The entire Eagle Country narrative also exploded.

The Dow Jones Index and Nasdaq Index plummeted wildly.

Especially the stock market of Tesla, owned by Musk.

It triggered circuit breakers consecutively.

Market value crashed drastically!

Wall Street was filled with wailing and sorrow.

Many jumped directly from the rooftops... Meanwhile.

The official website of the White House of Eagle Sauce issued a red announcement:

[The main reason for the starship explosion was quality defects in components exported by the Great Xia Country. We reserve the right to seek accountability!]

As soon as the news came out.

Global live streams instantly erupted.

Eagle Country Netizens were stunned.

One second they were mourning the crash of the starship.

The next second, they were choked into silence by the government's move.

"fuck! They can blame the Great Xia Country for this too? Where is their shame?"

"Our starship used valves from India! Is the government crazy?"

"I'm embarrassed for them! They clearly chose faulty parts themselves, and now they're trying to shift the blame!"

The Eagle Country citizens felt utterly ashamed upon seeing this announcement.

They had seen shameless people.

But they had never seen anyone lie through their teeth just to shirk responsibility.

They took to the streets holding banners and cursing the shameless Eagle Sauce government.

They directly demanded Opden resign.

Especially after learning that the stock market had crashed because of this.

The Eagle Country citizens further demanded that the government pay for the losses caused by the stock market crash.

On the other side.

The Little Baga from Sakura Country continued to join the clamor.

"baka... Great Xia Country is too evil, resorting to such despicable methods..."

"The Great Xia Country is too shameless, using every means possible to hinder the development of Eagle Sauce's space technology!"

The Little Baga didn't care about the truth of the matter.

As long as the Great Xia Country could be blamed.

They spared no effort in fanning the flames.

South Korea Netizens also joined in the slander.

"aishibal! I knew the Great Xia Country was despicable!"

"It was bad enough they stole our laser weapon technology before, and now they're engaging in such shady business!"

In the comments section.

The comments were entirely composed of slander against the Great Xia Country.

Great Xia Country Netizens were completely enraged.

"Holy crap! Is Eagle Sauce completely shameless now?"

"They blew up using India's trash components, and they dare to blame us? Where is their shame?"

"Heh heh, it seems Eagle Sauce is truly desperate!"

"..."

Xia Academy of Sciences.

Li Jianguo looked at the Eagle Sauce announcement, shaking with anger.

"This is too much! This is simply twisting the facts!"

Lin Chen, on the other hand, was very calm and composed.

As if nothing had happened.

"Elder Li, let them say whatever they want."

"Once our aerospace fighter jet has its test flight, we'll teach them a good lesson and they'll quiet down!"

"Furthermore, I believe the country will certainly retaliate."

Li Jianguo nodded, feeling that made sense:

"You're right, the country will definitely launch a corresponding counterattack."

Then, he asked curiously, "You said you'd teach them a lesson on the day of the test flight? How will you do that?"

Lin Chen smiled mysteriously, "Heh heh, you'll find out when the time comes!"

Just as Li Jianguo was about to press for more details.

The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Great Xia Country released an announcement.

[The components used by the Eagle Sauce starship were all procured independently by them, and are unrelated to our side]

[The so-called "Great Xia Country component defects" are purely nonsense!]

[Eagle Sauce is required to issue a public apology within 24 hours, otherwise, our side will take all necessary measures to safeguard our rights and interests!]

[Those who offend our Great Xia Country, no matter how far away, shall be punished!]

As soon as the announcement was released.

The world was in an uproar.

Media outlets in neutral countries forwarded the announcement and commented:

"Great Xia Country is tough!"

"This is the attitude a great nation should have!"

"Those who slander us should be made to pay the price, even if it's Eagle Sauce!"

Countries that were previously observing.

Also stepped forward to speak out at this moment.

Demanding that Eagle Sauce provide evidence.

Eagle Sauce's international image instantly plummeted... Meanwhile.

In the warehouse of the Eagle Sauce launch center.

Durutt was with the technicians.

Inspecting the remaining valves from India.

"Check them carefully!"

The technician held the tools.

And cautiously cut open the valve casing.

When they saw the material inside.

Everyone was stunned.

"Di... Director! This isn't titanium alloy! It's aluminum alloy!"

"The surface was painted silver to look like titanium alloy, but it's actually fake!"

The technician's voice was trembling.

The valve in his hand instantly dropped to the floor.

Durutt picked up the valve, weighed it, and his face turned ashen.

"It really is India's fault! They used aluminum alloy to impersonate titanium alloy!"

He suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with rage:

"Contact India immediately! Tell them to compensate us 100 billion US dollars! Not a penny less!"

When the news reached India.

Old Immortal Dimo was holding a cabinet meeting.

Hearing Eagle Sauce's demand, he burst out laughing.

"100 billion US dollars? Is Eagle Sauce going crazy from poverty?"

"Eagle Sauce chose the components themselves, and now they want to shift the blame when something goes wrong?"

Then he directly instructed his secretary:

"Go issue an announcement in response to Eagle Sauce."

"Say that the craftsmanship of our India is recognized worldwide!"

"It's their own fault for not knowing how to use it, and yet they dare to slander us?"

"They want us to pay compensation? No way! If they've got the guts, let them come and fight us!"

As soon as India's announcement was released.

The entire Blue Star became even more lively.

India Netizens instantly celebrated:

"Exactly! Eagle Sauce is stupid, and they still dare to blame us!"

"They want to scam us out of money? Dream on!"

"If there's a next time, we'll still dare to do it!"

"..."

The entire country of India simply did not believe they were at fault.

Even if they used aluminum alloy as a substitute.

It was still Eagle Sauce's own problem.

Why didn't they detect it before use?

Since they used it, it meant there was no problem.

They were being smug now.

But soon after, when their own country encountered a similar situation.

They would learn what 'karma is a bitch' meant... White House of Eagle Sauce.

Opden looked at the announcement released by India and furiously smashed a cup.

"Bastards!"

"India actually dares to openly mock us!"

"How dare they?"

Durutt stood beside him and whispered:

"Mr. President... the evidence is conclusive now; it is India's problem..."

"We can't blame the Great Xia Country anymore..."

Opden glared at him but did not refute.

He knew clearly that continuing to hold out would only lead to more embarrassment.

"Pass on my order... issue a public apology..."

As he finished saying those words.

Opden looked several years older.

This apology represented Eagle Sauce bowing its head to the Great Xia Country.

This was the first time since World War II.

And the only time!

A few minutes later.

The official website of the White House of Eagle Sauce.

Released a brief announcement:

[The previous remarks regarding "Great Xia Country component defects" contained information errors, and we hereby apologize to the Great Xia Country.]

As soon as the apology was released, the world erupted.

Great Xia Country Netizens cheered with joy:

"We won! Eagle Sauce finally lowered its arrogant head!"

"Haha! Our motherland has finally become strong; no one should think of bullying us!"

"Let's see who dares to slander us casually from now on!"

Xia Academy of Sciences.

Li Jianguo looked at Eagle Sauce's apology announcement.

He smiled and patted Lin Chen's shoulder: "Xiao Lin, you guessed it right again!"

A smile curled up on Lin Chen's lips:

"This is just the beginning."

"Next, it's time for the maiden flight of our white emperor aerospace fighter."

"When that happens, we will let the whole world know that the space age of the Great Xia Country has arrived!"

Meanwhile, in Eagle Sauce.

Opden sat in his office, his expression terrifyingly grim.

"Great Xia Country... we will settle this score sooner or later!"

He picked up the phone and dialed NASA's number:

"The cause of the starship failure has been found!"

"Continue to increase investment and develop the next-generation starship."

"We must surpass the Great Xia Country in the field of space!"