Section 147

"Actually, this really isn't Lin Xian's fault! This bullet-blocking function... it actually wasn't even part of Lin Xian's design philosophy at all! But anyone familiar with physics knows that magnetic fields and electric fields always exist in pairs; magnetism generates electricity, and electricity generates magnetism—they are inseparable brothers. So, it's not hard to see that all Lin Xian needed was that high-voltage electrostatic field... As for the strong magnetic field that provides this bullet-blocking function... it was actually just a pleasant surprise."

"But the Americans certainly won't see it that way! Besides, when Lin Xian gave his example earlier... he used the most easily understood example of deflecting bullets! Look at how arrogant General Mike is acting right now... He's clearly dead set on the idea that this [Dual-Mode Electromagnetic Sniper Hunting Rifle] is munitions! That it was designed for battlefield skirmishes! He's like a persistent ghost that just won't go away."

"Waaaah! This time I'm really crying from anxiety! I have a feeling that Director Chu Yun really can't explain this away or make up an excuse anymore! After all—[the only enemies when hunting are animals! It's impossible for there to be bullets in the forest! So... what is the point of designing a function that deflects bullets? One really has to admit that this is munitions now.]"

The netizens were almost crying from anxiety!

They had held out for the whole night; Director Chu Yun had truly burned through his brain cells and his lifespan just to barely clear Lin Xian of the suspicion of manufacturing munitions!

But who would have thought...

This really was one move that sent everything back to square one.

This high-tech hunting rifle's ability to deflect bullets... was practically handing a win to General Mike on a silver platter.

Although Director Chu Yun appeared calm on the surface...

Inside! He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

He had just managed to survive the most difficult product demonstration segment... relying solely on his own strength and his silver tongue to debunk the rumors about four of Lin Xian's high-tech products!

He had endured such difficult times...

How could he collapse now!?

Think more!

Think more!

Think more!

...

Meanwhile, on the other side, seeing that Director Chu Yun couldn't answer, General Mike arrogantly let out a long-lost burst of wild laughter.

"Hahahaha..."

"You have nothing left to say this time, right!? As for those messy things from before... I could let it slide if you insisted they were farm tools."

"But this Dual-Mode Electromagnetic Sniper Hunting Rifle today! You absolutely cannot find any reason to defend it! Unless..."

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"Unless you can explain it clearly to us—[Why would a hunter who makes a living by hunting... need high-tech that can deflect bullets and make them impossible to hit!?]"

This question.

It was too difficult to answer!

Or rather... it was so correct! It made it impossible for anyone to find any reason! To make up any excuse!

In the audience representative seats...

Many national representatives began to sigh.

They felt sorry for the Dragon Kingdom, for Director Chu Yun, and for Lin Xian...

It was truly a pity; they had held on so strongly for the whole night.

But in the end!

The products Lin Xian produced... ultimately still couldn't escape the suspicion of [being classified as munitions].

...

Director Chu Yun's brain was spinning at high speed!

Forest...

Hunter...

Bullets...

Beasts...

He was trying every possible way to "reasonably" connect these elements together!

Suddenly!

A flash of inspiration struck him.

He abruptly remembered a passage from a famous novel he had read—

"The universe is a dark forest, and every civilization is an armed hunter..."

In an instant!

He felt enlightened.

He found it!

He had found a reasonable justification to clearly explain this outrageous situation.

The sudden sense of relief...

Made Director Chu Yun uncontrollably reveal a relaxed smile.

It was that familiar smile!

It was that familiar smile that inspired peace of mind and trust!

...

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Sure enough.

Director Chu Yun smiled and looked up, looking at General Mike:

"Mr. Mike, have you ever heard of... the [Dark Forest Theory]?"

???

???

As soon as Director Chu Yun said this, everyone was stunned!

This...

This theory!

Wasn't it a concept from the famous sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem?

Had Director Chu Yun lost his mind? Why did he suddenly bring this up?

General Mike was also completely baffled!

He roared loudly:

"Don't go off-topic! I've never heard of this bizarre theory! Hurry up and answer my question directly!"

Director Chu Yun smiled slightly and continued:

"Aren't you very confused—[Why would a hunter who makes a living by hunting... need high-tech that can deflect bullets and make them impossible to hit!?]"

"I am answering your question right now! Now, please answer my question—"

"Assume! You are a hunter walking in a dark forest! In this forest, there are prey, fierce beasts like tigers and bears, and also many other hunters who are hunting as well."

"The forest is pitch black... because you fear that light will attract beasts, you haven't turned on any lighting equipment; you are just crouching with your hunting rifle, sneaking quietly through the forest..."

"At this moment! From the bushes behind you... suddenly comes a rustling sound! It's the sound of something lurking in the bushes! It could be a fierce beast like a tiger, bear, or wolf! It could also just be another hunter sneaking around."

"At this time... what would you do? In a split second... if what's coming is truly a tiger, even half a second of hesitation would cost you your life—"

"[Ridiculous! In this situation... of course I would shoot immediately!]"

General Mike answered without hesitation:

"According to your description, this forest is dark and lightless, full of crises, and in the emergency, it's impossible to distinguish whether what's behind you is a hunter or a beast..."

"If it's a hunter, that's fine, it would just be a false alarm! But what if what's coming is truly a beast that is lurking, ready to leap up and bite your throat at any moment? In that case... even half a second of hesitation! I would lose my life on the spot!"

"And... this doesn't involve any humanitarian issues!"

General Mike explained very professionally to everyone:

"In our national legal terminology, this is called reasonable self-defense! After all, no one knows whether the other party is a hunter or a beast... In order to protect one's own life, one would certainly shoot without hesitation!"

"At this point, don't worry about accidentally killing another hunter! Because... from that hunter's perspective, the sound coming from your side... he also can't distinguish whether you are a hunter or a beast, so perhaps he might shoot even faster than you! So—"

Whoosh!

General Mike stopped speaking instantly at this point! His face turned pale!

In an instant!

He understood that this question... was simply Director Chu Yun's trap!

But now, it was all too late.

Only seeing Director Chu Yun smiling and applauding, agreeing with General Mike's answer, he slowly said:

"Exactly! This is... the [Dark Forest Theory]!"

"Mr. Mike, do you still believe now that... [a hunter hunting in the jungle... does not need the life-saving function of deflecting bullets?]"

Ding.

Chapter 91: A Munitions Genius! A Master of Bluffing! The Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick of the Dragon Kingdom!

"Exactly! This is... the [Dark Forest Theory]!"

"Mr. Mike, do you still believe now that... [a hunter hunting in the jungle... does not need the life-saving function of deflecting bullets?]"