Chapter 79: Upgrade Again!

Banana people deliberately look for excuses to come to our doorstep to provoke; it seems like they're slapping our faces, but in reality it's a helpless move, and they're even more afraid inside.

They actually know full well that if we really make a move, with just that bit of strength they have, they couldn't withstand even a single wave.

Meanwhile, the United States hopes we take action, hopes we get provoked, and then fall into their preset war quagmire, thereby interrupting our peaceful development.

If we do take action, we'll be playing right into their hands.

So, the current lack of reaction is not weakness, but composure; it's the strategy of 'if the enemy doesn't move, I don't move.' Do you think the higher-ups don't know we're feeling stifled?

They know this better than anyone, but governing a country relies not on petty bravery, but on long-term planning.

Everyone, consider what we need most right now? It's time.

Recently, our military equipment has achieved good results, and our new technology is developing explosively. Every extra day of peace gives us a greater advantage.

When our strength has accumulated enough to crush everything, solving these problems will be as easy as taking something from a bag.

So, don't be disappointed, let alone angry. Let the Banana people put on their show; however happily they jump now, the harder they'll fall later.

This time, we're not backing down; we're storing up an unprecedented big move! All we need to do is have faith in the nation and then await the imperial army!

This post, like a breath of fresh air, instantly dispelled the hostility online.

It had no empty slogans; it was merely analyzing the current situation.

Below the post, the winds of opinion began to shift subtly.

The original poster makes a lot of sense; how did I not think of that? It's left me feeling bewildered!

Exactly! Going toe-to-toe with a clown country, dragging the whole nation down, is not worth it. We can afford to play, but the Banana people cannot!

I like the idea of storing up a big move; it makes sense, that must be it, I have faith in the nation!

Think about it and it's terrifying! We thought we were at the first level, but the nation is already in the atmosphere!

Exactly, let them go; we'll first farm and develop. Once we have our six-piece divine gear, not even a Banana country, let alone the US's aircraft carrier, will be anything but a target.

Our minds have calmed, brothers; we're not in a rush, let the bullets fly a bit longer, and sit tight for the nation's big move.

Storing up a big move +1

Storing up a big move +!

In just a few hours, the saying 'The Nation Is Storing Up a Big Move' went from a forum post to a hot meme across the net.

Countless netizens shifted from initial disappointment and anger to a tone of teasing anticipation and confidence.

They began using various jokes and memes to deconstruct this event, their words filled with longing for the nation's future thunderous strike.

A public opinion storm meticulously plotted by external forces, attempting to tear apart the national consciousness of Yanhuang Guo, was thus spontaneously dissolved by the populace into nothing.

In the office, Cheng Haitang placed a public opinion brief in front of Qin Hao, a faint smile on her face.

Take a look—our people are smarter than we imagined.

Qin Hao flipped through the report, watching the discourse shift from anger to understanding, then to anticipation, and his lips likewise curled up.

——

Half a month after the Banana people's weapon experiment incident,

Inside the Command Center of the Yanhuang Guo Space Aviation Base, all core figures gathered once again.

Luo Te, Zhang Yunfeng, Deng Yuchang, and the head of space engineering Huang Qishan, along with several national treasure-level academicians from various fields, had their eyes fixed on the huge screen in the center.

Because today, the mining base on the far side of the Moon is about to begin operations.

"Are all preparations ready?" Luo Te's voice broke the silence of the Command Center.

Huang Qishan immediately straightened his body, holding a data report, and nodded firmly:

"Report to the Rote Commissioner: all construction and debugging work of the Moon Mining Base has been completed, the system has self-checked over ten thousand times with no error reports, and it can be officially activated at any time!"

"Good!"

Luo Te's gaze swept over everyone present, and then, in an unquestionable tone, he issued that order destined to go down in history.

I declare the Moon Mining Base officially operational!

Huang Qishan fiercely waved his hand, issuing an order over the communications channel:

Execute the final startup procedure! All units, take note, start up!

The order was sent, and the signal crossed the distant distance of 380,000 kilometers.

On the big screen, the vast mining base in the Moon's Sea of Tranquility instantly awakened.

The indicator lights on tens of thousands of pieces of equipment turned from red to green.

At the core of the modular nuclear reactor, a flash of azure light passed, and tremendous energy flowed along the thick cables to every corner of the base.

The massive excavator swung its arm, precisely cutting into the moonrich soil abundant in rare minerals.

The unmanned transport convoy drove along the planned routes, delivering ore to the initial smelting module.

The entire mining base, like a steel giant beast, began its first heartbeat.

Report to the Chief Commander: the nuclear reactor's energy output is stable at eighty percent power!

The mining units are operating normally; the first batch of ore has entered the screening process!

The data link is smooth; all automated equipment feedback signals are normal!

……

Technicians' reports rose and fell, and the Command Center filled with restrained cheers.

Just then,

Qin Hao, who had been sitting quietly, shuddered slightly.

Because his Replication System popped up a new prompt at that moment.

【Ding! The Moon Mining Base has been successfully constructed and put into operation.】

【The system upgrade conditions have been met; proceed with upgrade immediately?】

Qin Hao was overjoyed; looking at everyone present, he exclaimed excitedly:

"Luo Lao, all academicians and experts, the system just indicated that the conditions have been met; we can now upgrade."

"This remark made the entire Command Center fall silent instantly; everyone's breath seemed to stop, and they stared at Qin Hao with burning eyes."

"A flash of sharp light appeared in Luo Lao's eyes, and his face bore a smile."

""We've prepared for so long just for this moment; let's not delay any further!""

"Upon hearing that, Qin Hao silently affirmed in his mind: 'Confirm upgrade!'"

"He had already made the mental preparation, as he did last time, to wait a whole day."

"However, to his surprise, only a few seconds passed before the system completed the upgrade."

""That fast?""

""What's wrong, Xiao Qin? Is there a problem?" Seeing his expression change, Zhang Yunfeng quickly asked with concern."

"Qin Hao shook his head and said in surprise:"

""No problem, it's just... the upgrade is already complete.""

""Complete?" Huang Qishan stared for a moment."

"Everyone showed surprise; they still remembered that last time, upgrading from level one to level two had taken a full day."

"Qin Hao answered firmly: 'Yes, it's done, and it's much faster than I imagined.'"

"After the brief surprise, the atmosphere on site instantly ignited."

"Huang Qishan looked at Qin Hao; even his usually steady face could not hide his excitement, he fixed his gaze on Qin Hao and asked eagerly:"

""Xiao Qin, speak quickly! Besides the functions previously previewed, what other changes are there after the upgrade?""