175: Chapter 175 Xu Hao's Worker Fan Club!

Changxing Island, Changxing Shipyard.

After all construction projects in the dock were cleared, the 3,000 researchers and 7,000 workers involved in the construction of the lg-20 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier...

...were all in place and officially stationed at the Changxing Shipyard.

On this morning.

Ten thousand employees arrived at the Changxing Shipyard in special vehicles, forming a grand procession and lining up in long queues to enter the shipyard grounds.

They were to attend a major assembly.

This assembly was organized and convened by Zhang Weizhi, the chairman of the Changxing Shipyard.

"Comrades, welcome to the Changxing Shipyard!"

Zhang Weizhi, like the employees, was also wearing a work uniform.

He was not tall and had a simple, honest appearance, with a smile that was exceptionally warm and friendly.

Zhang Weizhi had always served as the chairman of the Changxing Shipyard.

This time, his superiors had assigned him a task: to cooperate with Xu Hao and put every effort into building Dragon Country's first Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier.

When Longdu informed him of this news, he simply could not believe it!

A Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier?

It was actually a Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier?!

Zhang Weizhi's face was filled with shock.

Had he heard correctly?

As the chairman of the Changxing Shipyard, he knew that Dragon Country's Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier technology had never seen a breakthrough.

Now.

He was actually being told that construction of a Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier was about to begin.

Could it be... that there had been a breakthrough in nuclear technology?

"Engineer Xu personally designed the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier plan and broke through the technical barriers of the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier."

"Construction of the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier will begin on a chosen date!"

This was the message conveyed to him by Longdu.

Well-informed as he was, he naturally knew who "Engineer Xu" referred to.

That was the chairman of Xu's Heavy Industry Group, Xu Hao.

He was shocked in his heart.

"Engineer Xu... it's Engineer Xu again!!"

Zhang Weizhi sighed with emotion.

Engineer Xu's name had long been like a clap of thunder in the scientific research community.

First, it was the Doomsday Vehicle, the Powered Exoskeleton Mecha, and the large-scale mecha.

Then came the A-225 Military Transport Aircraft.

Some time ago, he even built the H-20 Strategic Stealth Bomber!

Such feats were simply the work of a god-like existence!

In any case, he had never seen anything like it.

What excited him even more...

...was that the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier was actually chosen to be built at the Changxing Shipyard.

This was an outcome he had never even imagined.

Because compared to the other four major shipyards, the overall strength of the Changxing Shipyard was still slightly inferior.

Upon learning that Xu Hao had personally handpicked them for the task, Zhang Weizhi was overjoyed and filled with gratitude toward Xu Hao.

Therefore.

He resolved to fully assist Engineer Xu and cooperate completely to build Dragon Country's first Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier.

Looking at the ten thousand researchers and workers before him, Zhang Weizhi felt a surge of passion in his heart.

The employees' spirits were also very high.

Being able to participate in a national project naturally made them feel proud and honored.

They all smiled and greeted Zhang Weizhi.

For a moment, the open grounds of the Changxing Shipyard were buzzing with activity and non-stop noise.

After a while, Zhang Weizhi pressed his hands down in the air, and the crowd gradually quieted down.

"Everyone, this construction task is extremely difficult, and I believe you have all signed confidentiality agreements."

"I hope you listen to what I say next, keep it in your hearts, and do not spread it outside."

"The Security Department and the Department of Key National Defense Projects have a saying that everyone knows: 'If you leak secrets, you will be caught; if you are caught, you will be executed!'"

"This isn't a joke; there are precedents."

Zhang Weizhi warned with a stern face.

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd below immediately began to chime in.

"Chairman Zhang, don't worry. If anyone dares to leak a secret, I'll be the first to grab him and hand him over to the state!"

"Right! If any traitor appears in our ranks, we'll make sure to skin him alive."

"We are the descendants of the dragon, the children of Yan and Huang, with the blood of Dragon Country people flowing in our veins. Anyone who acts as a traitorous dog and abandons national righteousness is a beast!"

"..."

The workers were all straightforward and bold men.

Although their words were crude, they were exceptionally heartening.

The researchers standing nearby had smiles on their faces, looking at this group of dark-skinned workers with calloused hands with full respect.

They did not look down on them or despise them at all because of their status.

On the contrary.

As researchers, they understood even more how much strength these workers, who did the heavy and exhausting labor, contributed to the construction of the motherland.

It is no exaggeration to say...

...that every inch of the high-rises, every skyscraper, and every public facility in Dragon Country's metropolises was built brick by brick by thousands of simple workers with their own hands.

Many people in the city laugh at migrant workers and construction workers for their ragged clothes and look down on them.

Yet they do not know that the best resources, the most convenient transportation, and the most accessible services they enjoy...

...all exist because of the countless hours of sweat these dirty and tired workers put in.

Therefore.

...the researchers respected these workers.

"Good! Well said!"

A young and loud cheer rang out from the ranks of the researchers.

Looking through the crowd, it turned out to be that kid, Engineer Fang Yuan.

His cheer prompted the other researchers.

Many researchers couldn't help but applaud, cheering for this group of upright and patriotic workers.

Zhang Weizhi was also moved and joined everyone in applauding.

The applause lasted for a while before it gradually subsided.

Zhang Weizhi looked at them with a sincere expression:

"Thank you, everyone."

He expressed his gratitude.

Then, he continued:

"The construction of our Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier this time will be personally led by Engineer Xu as the commander-in-chief and chief designer."

"Because Engineer Xu still has some matters to attend to, he hasn't arrived yet, but he is expected to be here in a few days."

After Zhang Weizhi finished speaking, the workers below immediately began to discuss.

"Engineer Xu? Who is Engineer Xu?"

"I don't know, probably an engineer sent by the military..."

"..."

Engineer Fang Yuan immediately became displeased upon hearing the workers' discussion.

They actually didn't know who Engineer Xu was?

He pushed through the crowd and moved closer to the workers.

"Brothers and uncles, the Engineer Xu that Chairman Zhang mentioned is Xu Hao from Xu's Heavy Industry Group."

"Maybe introducing him like this feels a bit unfamiliar to you."

"He's the one who built Dragon Country's large Transport Aircraft, and that super cool and handsome bomber that was on the news recently."

"He... is Engineer Xu!"

Seeing the puzzled expressions on the workers' faces, Engineer Fang Yuan explained patiently.

Sure enough.

After he said that, the workers understood instantly.

"Oh? So it's Academician Xu Hao! I know him!"

"I know him too. Academician Xu Hao is amazing; he built large planes for our country. Haha... he scared those Eagles and Baka people out of their wits!!"

"Exactly! I've seen many videos about those big planes on Douyin. They all say Academician Xu Hao built them. He's incredible!"

"More than just incredible, he's absolutely mind-blowing! My kid in elementary school even said they want to grow up to be someone like Academician Xu Hao."

"Hahaha... then your kid will have to work hard; Engineer Xu is very formidable!"

"..."

These workers don't usually follow current events closely; they just scroll through short videos.

So, they might not recognize the title "Engineer Xu."

But once Xu Hao or Academician Xu Hao is mentioned, they all know.

Most people online also refer to Xu Hao as an Academician.

Because Xu Hao also holds the positions of honorary professor and academician at the Dragon Academy of Sciences!

Seeing that everyone knew about Engineer Xu, a smile bloomed on Engineer Fang Yuan's face.

With his head held high and a smirk on his face, he returned to his position the same way he came.

He looked as if the workers were praising him instead.