Ch. 181Big Aircraft Progress! I'll Go with You, History Will Declare Me Innocent!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Ze decides to replicate high-end industrial equipment like vapor deposition machines and heavy-duty gas turbines to aid Great Xia's transition to high-end manufacturing.
- Protests in New York's Wall Street turn violent as security personnel begin clearing protesters, with Butler and Parker trying to intervene.
- Butler is arrested and injured, while Parker is advised to survive to keep the flame of hope alive.
Character Developments
- Lu Ze shows concern for Butler and Parker's safety but is confident in their abilities to handle the situation.
- Butler demonstrates leadership and willingness to sacrifice for his cause, while Parker is advised to survive to keep the movement going.
- The deans of the Great Xia Academy of Sciences discuss the production of 'Scorpion long-range unmanned bombers' and receive news about a breakthrough in large aircraft development.
Significant Themes
- The wealth gap and power dynamics between the rich and the poor are highlighted through the contrast between the protesters and the Wall Street elites.
- The struggle for equality and justice is reflected in Butler and Parker's actions and the risks they take.
- The importance of technological advancement and industrial development is emphasized through Lu Ze's decision to replicate high-end industrial equipment.
Character Interactions
- Lu Ze and Lucy interact briefly, with Lu Ze blowing in her ear, much to her discomfort.
- Butler and Parker discuss their plan of action, with Butler deciding to sacrifice himself if necessary.
- The deans of the Great Xia Academy of Sciences discuss the production of military equipment and receive news about a breakthrough in large aircraft development.