Chapter 16: It's you?

Two months later, inside the shipyard of Sea Dream City.

Director Feng was angrily educating the workers.

But the content of the education was not about quality issues.

Rather,

"Hey hey hey! Who let you put the coffee machine here!"

"And, why are there so many big pots in the cafeteria? Ah! Who let you move them here?"

"Wasn't my request for steamers and ovens?"

"And flat pans!"

"Otherwise, how do you fry steak?"

"Tell me!"

The yelled-at workers looked aggrieved.

"Who eats rice with these things!"

"Can we let our soldiers have a proper meal?"

Upon hearing this, Director Feng flew into a rage!

"What proper meal? Isn't eating steak and drinking coffee a proper meal?"

"What else do you want to eat, caviar?"

"It's useless telling me!" the worker said with a face full of grievance.

"Alright, you're fired!"

Director Feng pointed at the door with his finger and directly kicked him out.

The worker left resentfully.

"Okay okay, my sweetheart, don't be angry."

Geleisha said affectionately.

Hearing her say that, Director Feng also gradually calmed down.

"Sweetheart, if you act like this, won't you be scolded?"

Geleisha leaned close to Director Feng's ear and asked.

With Geleisha's body weighing over three hundred pounds, Director Feng looked as thin as a chick.

"Don't worry, my importance is irreplaceable."

"As long as I can still design and build warships, they cannot possibly abandon me."

Director Feng said with a look of solitary pride.

"Aren't you worried? It's said that their ship is also nearing completion."

"Weren't you guys supposed to oppose each other and hold a bidding war back then?"

Director Feng gazed at Geleisha's Eagle Country features with an enamored look.

He said intoxicatedly: "There's no need to worry; that monkey named Zhang Wen is merely a jumping clown."

"What nonsense missile boat? Know that even in the invincible Eagle Country navy, there is no such vessel."

"He actually dares to dream up talking about missile boats."

"He's just a clown, not worth much attention."

"Well then, I'll just wait for your good news."

Geleisha wrapped her sturdy arms around Director Feng's head and kissed him.

Inside the Qingtian Equipment Manufacturing Factory.

Zhang Wen solemnly watched as the final steel plate of the hull was installed onto the ship.

Welding, at this moment the workers' palms were sweating.

Although he had seen much, he forcibly suppressed his nervous thoughts and completed his work with undivided attention.

As his work was completed.

The entire factory fell silent.

Then came a burst of fierce cheering.

The missile boat was completed.

Representative Wang patted Zhang Wen on the shoulder, showing a happy smile.

The workers below also jumped up and down excitedly.

"Tonight, gather in the cafeteria, fine wine and meat await!"

Zhang Wen shouted happily.

Everyone let out cheers one after another.

Afterwards, Representative Wang pulled Zhang Wen to a quiet corner aside.

"Your factory hasn't had any military orders for a long time besides this."

"Ten years have passed, and many of the rules have already changed."

"I'll tell you the latest."

Representative Wang looked at Zhang Wen and said.

Zhang Wen wore a solemn expression.

"Please speak."

"According to regulations, she must complete all tests, then a specialized military team will come over."

"And test and familiarize with her together with you."

After you finish getting familiar, it's you and Director Feng's plan that will undergo the final drill.

Do you understand?

Representative Wang feared that Zhang Wen might have missed some details, so he specifically repeated them twice.

I understand.

Where will the test be conducted?

Zhang Wen asked curiously.

In our South Sea, there is a military base on an island.

When the time comes, your people will first steer the ship to the designated position, then carry out a series of tests.

I understand.

Zhang Wen nodded.

There's no need to delay; let's set out tomorrow.

Alright.

The next day, Zhang Wen, Master Chen from the factory, and Representative Wang boarded the ship together.

There were also some workers who knew how to operate it.

This ship is extremely beautiful; between its two hulls lies the bridge and the main control room.

Its displacement is only 800 tons, making it quite a small vessel.

But though small, it is fully equipped.

Representative Wang inspected each room one by one.

The crew needed on this ship is not large—only about a dozen people.

Pretty much the same as the crew on a torpedo boat.

Zhang Wen explained in detail from the side.

This is the crew's quarters, which have two levels. We considered that this kind of ship generally won't be out at sea for long, so the quarters are just for emergency use.

This is the mess hall and kitchen. There are two large pots, two freezers, and two refrigerators.

There are also some fresh-keeping containers.

These can provide suitable food for our warriors.

This is the captain's cabin, also the main control center. It houses the radar, rudder, and missile launch system.

Everything is integrated inside.

Representative Wang watched the rows of equipment here, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up.

Let's get underway. Let's see what the top speed is.

At Zhang Wen's command, the whole ship shot forward like an arrow released from a bow.

This ship uses two KB2000 engines, and its power is extremely strong.

Look, it's already doing 40 knots.

Representative Wang watched the spray and the speeding ship behind him, his eyes continually flashing with excitement.

Next, let's test the top speed.

Zhang Wen pushed the lever.

The ship also let out a tremendous engine roar.

47.

49.

52.

53.

57.

Finally, it even surpassed the top speed, reaching a full 57 knots.

At this speed, one could say no nation's destroyer can catch up, and it also allows for faster support and repositioning.

Although they had always trusted Zhang Wen, Representative Wang was still quite nervous before seeing the finished product in person.

After all, Director Yang had also borne considerable pressure.

How dare you joke with national funds!

Let a dropout build a warship? Tell me you're not crazy!

A missile boat? Do other countries have similar designs? Why not learn from other nations' mature designs!

If you insist on believing a dropout's words, and something goes wrong, can you bear the responsibility!

Although Zhang Wen never knew it, whether it was Director Yang, Representative Wang, or even Director Liu who provided the radar and missiles,

these days, such rumors and gossip have not been lacking.

It can be said that they have been supporting Zhang Wen and the Qingtian Equipment Manufacturing Factory under tremendous pressure.

But now, at the moment Representative Wang saw the finished product,

Representative Wang knew that the grievances, the white looks, the cold sarcasm he had endured these days were not in vain.

It was worth it.

Although the radar, stealth, and missile performance have not yet been tested, based on previous experience we can infer,

this ship will not fall short.

After a full day's voyage,

Zhang Wen and everyone aboard finally arrived at that unnamed naval base.

As soon as they arrived, specially assigned personnel guided the missile boat to a secluded harbor to stop.

Next, a battalion commander brought some people over.

"Hello, welcome here."

"As the highest-ranking official here, I welcome everyone's arrival."

The battalion commander stood at attention and gave Zhang Wen and his party a standard military salute.

Zhang Wen hurried over, saying, "I can't accept it, I can't accept it."

"You can handle it; without the weapons and equipment you produce, we could hardly defend the country's maritime borders bare-handed."

The battalion commander made a small joke.

"Next, a specialized team will come to test with you; if nothing unexpected happens, they should be the first to be equipped on this warship."

"I understand, I will fully cooperate." Zhang Wen nodded.

Then a team stepped forward.

Let me introduce you, this is the boat captain.

Wang Shouxin!

"What?" Zhang Wen looked at him in surprise.