166: General concept

Facing Xu Ning, who seemed a bit lost after getting out of the car, Mr. Skolov sighed, "It seems we can only walk the rest of the way on our own two feet. But don't worry, the destination is close at hand, and I'll have someone handle this car when we get there."

Xu Ning looked around, confused, "But, Mr. Skolov, where is the place you mentioned? I don't even see a hint of a dock or a shipyard."

Mr. Skolov's lips curved into a mysterious smile as he pointed to the seemingly ordinary wall.

"Look, young man, do you really think an aircraft carrier would dock in a conspicuous place?" he said, "You underestimate the presence of these sea giants."

Xu Ning gazed at the wall in front of him in surprise, asking incredulously, "You mean, the aircraft carrier is behind that wall?"

"Exactly." Mr. Skolov nodded, "Behind the wall is the massive slipway where the aircraft carrier is being built. The first time I saw it, I was just as surprised as you."

He beckoned Xu Ning to follow, "Let's pick up the pace, or it will be almost dark by the time we finish the tour. You know, your country started late in this regard, and it will take a lot of time to catch up."

Xu Ning lowered his head, silent for a moment.

He knew that Mr. Skolov's words, though direct, were not mocking.

In fact, it wasn't until after successfully refitting the Varyag and giving birth to the Liaoning carrier that China truly entered the era of having independent construction capabilities.

As early as 2002, the Varyag, carrying hope and dreams, had already arrived in Great Xia's embrace.

To fully grasp the secrets of this behemoth, this challenge ignited the flame deep within Xu Ning's heart, that yearning to surpass himself.

He made a vow: he must ensure that the organization becomes a member possessing independent aircraft carrier power before the arrival of the new century.

Following Mr. Skolov's footsteps, after passing through a tunnel that seemed to swallow all light, the two finally stood in front of an industrial elevator.

As the elevator slowly ascended, Mr. Skolov couldn't hide his excitement, "Young man, are you ready to witness one of the most glorious moments in human industrial history? Next, you will witness a new world forged from steel."

When the elevator doors slowly opened, the brilliant sunlight instantly poured in, causing Xu Ning to squint his eyes.

As his vision gradually cleared, the scene before him gave him an unprecedented shock.

A vast, boundless metal land stretched out beneath his feet, surrounded by magnificent architectural structures; he felt as if he were in the center of a new universe.

"This is..." For the first time, Xu Ning deeply felt how insignificant an individual was in the face of this colossal project.

Standing on this vast deck was like an ant lost in an boundless prairie, causing one to feel awe involuntarily.

Looking at the young man beside him, who was deeply moved, Mr. Skolov's face was filled with a proud smile:

"How about it, isn't it beyond imagination? Currently, we have only completed 38% of the entire project, especially having just installed the nuclear power system part.

The moment all components are installed and it is officially launched is the truly shocking moment."

Xu Ning nodded in agreement but quickly regained his composure, "Yes, it is indeed very amazing. But for now, let's first go see the anti-ship missile launcher."

Mr. Skolov was slightly surprised; he had originally planned to leave a deep impression on the other party through this display, and it seemed this goal had been achieved, "Aren't you going to admire it a bit longer?"

"No, time is precious," Xu Ning replied firmly.

This made Mr. Skolov realize that the young man before him not only possessed keen insight but also had an unwavering attitude towards his goals.

Thus, the two continued walking towards the bow.

In Xu Ning's heart, a tiny but fiery spark was quietly spreading, not extinguishing but growing even stronger, as if it wanted to turn all obstacles into ash.

When Mr. Skolov led Xu Ning to the location of the anti-ship missile launcher, the truth gradually dissipated like morning mist.

It turned out that his previous understanding of the bow was merely a glimpse through a tube; the real bow was not as simple as he had imagined.

According to Mr. Skolov's explanation, the so-called "bow" was actually part of the aircraft carrier's flight deck.

The real bow was located in front of the island structure on the side, the place called the island superstructure, which is where the unique charm of the aircraft carrier lies.

With curiosity about the unknown, Xu Ning carefully observed everything around him and even requested to go to the control center on the island, claiming that this would allow him to better understand the launch angle and operating procedures.

Mr. Skolov readily agreed to his proposal and even took him to visit the lift areas on the deck.

Along the way, Xu Ning was like a child stepping into a new world for the first time, touching here and looking there, full of amazement.

However, in Mr. Skolov's view, all of this seemed perfectly normal.

What surprised Mr. Skolov even more was that this genius designer actually began to constantly praise him, complimenting his outstanding contributions to the aircraft carrier assembly work.

This sudden praise filled Mr. Skolov's heart with indescribable joy.

After all, what a rare opportunity it was to gain recognition from such an outstanding person!

As the journey neared its end, almost the entire aircraft carrier, except for a few core confidential areas, had been covered by their footsteps.

This far exceeded Mr. Skolov's original plan.

When they returned to the operation room, the elderly Mr. Skolov was already slightly tired and had to find a chair to sit down and rest for a while.

But even so, he was still in a very happy mood.

"Now you have a rough concept of the entire system, right?" Mr. Skolov asked.

Xu Ning gently touched the buttons on the control panel, nodding confidently, "Yes, give me a week, and I will hand over the blueprint for the newly designed anti-ship missile launcher to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of Xu Ning's mouth.

Although Mr. Skolov deliberately avoided some key locations, at that moment, a familiar voice sounded in his ear: "Data extraction in progress, tech tree simulator about to start..."

Through his previous experiences, he knew that as long as he could obtain most of the information, it would be enough to unlock all the remaining secrets.

This time was no exception.

Mr. Skolov looked at the young man in front of him in surprise, not because he had discovered anything unusual, but because he was completely shocked by the deadline Xu Ning had proposed.

"A week? You mean it only takes a week?"

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