160: Chapter 160 Xu Gong is the one who works the hardest!

Elder Long, this elderly man with a slightly hunched back, graying hair, and over seventy years of age, was currently acting so nervous.

The wrinkles on his face were twitching incessantly, and his gaunt body was trembling along with them.

However, Professor Zhou Xuemin could feel Elder Long's firm hand on his shoulder.

Seeing this, Professor Zhou Xuemin steadied his mind and spoke again in a deep voice:

"Elder Long, Xu Hao has achieved a zero-to-one breakthrough for the Nuclear-powered Ocean-going Aircraft Carrier and has independently mastered all the technologies for the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier."

"Our Dragon Country can now build Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carriers too!"

As soon as these words fell, Elder Long's figure uncontrollably stumbled back a few steps.

Professor Zhou Xuemin's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly reached out with both hands to support him.

After he stood steady, Elder Long waved his hand.

He turned around, facing away from Professor Zhou Xuemin and the others, and looked up at the azure sky without a single cloud.

On his wrinkled face was an undisguised smile.

"Hahaha... We can also build Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carriers!!"

"Xiao Hao, you are truly a lucky general for Dragon Country!!"

Elder Long laughed heartily and praised Xu Hao without reservation.

The laughter traveled through the inner courtyard of The Compound and was heard by the bodyguards stationed outside.

They, who were usually well-trained and unflappable, felt a faint sense of shock in their hearts.

"What's wrong with Elder Long? Why is he so happy?"

"We haven't heard such hearty laughter for a long, long time..."

They thought to themselves.

Inner courtyard.

After Elder Long finished laughing, he resumed the dignified air of a general.

He turned around and looked seriously at Professor Zhou Xuemin, Professor Shen Hongcai, and the others.

"Xuemin... You all have worked hard too!"

Elder Long said sincerely.

These Old Professors had an average age of sixty and should have been enjoying their twilight years, doing some simple scientific research work.

However, for the sake of Dragon Country's national defense security, they had always been dedicated and devoted themselves to frontline scientific research projects.

Just like at this very moment.

Staying up all night to verify the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier design plan, and upon learning that it was feasible, they came to inform him immediately.

Elder Long felt very gratified and deeply moved.

Professor Zhou Xuemin nodded, then shook his head.

"Elder Long, we aren't the ones who worked hard. If anyone worked hard, it was Xiao Hao."

"For this Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier design plan, I fear he spent countless nights that no one knew about, pulling all-nighters, overturning countless designs, and verifying countless theories, before finally arriving at this 'revised' Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier design plan."

"He is the true founder and pioneer of the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier."

Professor Zhou Xuemin said with a solemn expression.

Hearing his words, Professor Shen Hongcai also nodded deeply.

He felt that Professor Zhou was absolutely right.

After all, since the H-20 Strategic Stealth Bomber project ended, Engineer Xu had only had seven days of rest.

In seven days, it would be impossible to come up with the design plan for a Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier.

There was only one possibility. That was that while Engineer Xu was working on the H-20 Strategic Stealth Bomber project, he squeezed out rest time to burn the midnight oil and research the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier on his own.

Thinking of this, admiration welled up in Professor Shen Hongcai's heart.

Engineer Xu! Truly a role model for scientific researchers!!

However, if Xu Hao heard this, his expression would likely be strange.

Xu Hao: "Forgive my bluntness! I actually did it in seven days!"

Elder Long nodded, his expression excited, and he completely agreed.

"Xiao Hao's contribution is beyond doubt."

"This child, he didn't tell me when he came here last time. He insisted on waiting until now—is he trying to give this old man a big surprise?"

Mentioning Xu Hao, a doting smile appeared on Elder Long's face.

"Elder Long, let alone you, even I was startled."

"Xiao Hao kept saying he wanted to give me a big gift, keeping me in suspense. I didn't expect it to actually be such a massive gift, hahaha..."

After finishing, Professor Zhou Xuemin and Elder Long laughed heartily together.

Professor Shen Hongcai and the others also had smiles on their faces, feeling exceptionally comfortable in their hearts.

After the laughter, Elder Long's expression became a bit more serious.

He shouted towards the door: "Guard!"

"Here!" A loud voice rang out from the door.

Immediately after, Elder Long's guard ran in from the outside.

"Send a notification down: tell the Commanders of the Five Major Military Regions and the Navy to come here immediately, no delays!"

Elder Long commanded. "Yes!" the guard replied.

"Also, you go personally and invite Xiao Hao over."

"Remember, it is an invitation! Do not show any negligence. If Xiao Hao suffers even the slightest bump, I will hold you accountable!"

"Do you understand?" Elder Long asked with sharp eyes, admonishing him repeatedly.

"Yes! General Long! I guarantee the mission will be completed!" The guard stood straight and saluted.

He trembled inwardly. It was rare for Elder Long to value a person so much—sending someone personally to invite him, and insisting on treating him with courtesy, without any negligence.

It was as if he were treating the person like a precious treasure.

However, he also knew what kind of person this Xu Hao was.

He was the meritorious hero who created the A-225 Military Transport Aircraft and the H-20 Strategic Stealth Bomber.

Just now, he even heard that Xu Hao had broken through the technology for the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier and created its design plan.

How could such a person not be valued by Elder Long?!

Let alone Elder Long's special instructions, even if Elder Long hadn't said anything, he would still politely and respectfully invite Engineer Xu over.

Engineer Xu could no longer simply be called a meritorious hero; he could be called the backbone of Dragon Country's new era!

The guard received his orders and set off immediately, while simultaneously ordering other personnel to notify the Commanders of the Five Major Military Regions and the Navy.

As for him, he personally went to invite Xu Hao!

...

The Commanders of the Five Major Military Regions, who were preparing to return in the afternoon, were suddenly confused upon receiving Elder Long's summons.

"Didn't we just visit Elder Long in the morning? Why are we being asked to go over again in the afternoon?" Huang Shouguo asked in confusion.

"Ah, never mind that. If Elder Long wants us to go, let's go quickly. Don't delay!" Commander Fan Jinglong said nonchalantly.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded silently, hesitated no longer, and immediately headed to The Compound.

Naval Commander Ding Lei was also bewildered.

"Elder Long wants me to go to The Compound?" Naval Commander Ding Lei asked the messenger who came to notify him, his tone somewhat uncertain.

"That's correct, Commander Ding, please head over quickly. Elder Long is waiting anxiously!"

The messenger from The Compound reminded him and then left. He still had to hurry back to report.

Naval Commander Ding Lei frowned. "Could it be that Elder Long has changed his mind?"

In the morning, he and Elder Long had reached a consensus, deciding that Dragon Country's fourth aircraft carrier would be a conventionally powered aircraft carrier, and construction would begin on a selected date.

The decision had just been made in the morning, and in the afternoon, Elder Long summoned him again. Naval Commander Ding Lei speculated that it was most likely that Elder Long had changed his mind.

As for why he changed his mind, that was unknown.

Thinking no more, Naval Commander Ding Lei immediately had his guard drive him to The Compound. Before long, he arrived at The Compound.

However, after he entered, he found that The Compound was already full of people.

Professor Zhou Xuemin and other Old Professors from the Dragon Academy of Sciences, as well as the Commanders of the Five Major Military Regions, were all in The Compound.

Naval Commander Ding Lei was shocked. What is going on?! The scene is so big, why is everyone here?

After the shock, he regained his composure, nodded to everyone to greet them, then went to Elder Long's side and greeted him respectfully. "Elder Long!"

Elder Long nodded calmly, appearing indifferent, and then said nothing more.

The Compound fell into silence once again. This left Naval Commander Ding Lei completely bewildered.

He exchanged glances with the Commanders of the Five Major Military Regions and found that their eyes were also full of confusion. Naval Commander Ding Lei was confused.

What on earth does Elder Long mean? Calling them all over without saying what the matter was.

And looking at this, they were still waiting for someone. Who are they waiting for?! Naval Commander Ding Lei was extremely curious!