Ch. 21The Weapons and Equipment Have Arrived; Great Xia Can Only Regret Its Lack of Funds!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Great Xia shows interest in acquiring the B-2 bomber technology from a mysterious source.
  • The cost of producing the B-2 bomber is discussed, with estimates ranging from $800 million to $2.4 billion per unit, making it unaffordable for Great Xia at the moment.
  • Lu Ze, in Eagle Country, observes his advisor, Professor Hasen, leading a laid-back lifestyle, and he and Lucy adopt a similar approach to their internship.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Yuli, the leader of Great Xia's military, demonstrates strategic thinking by valuing the mysterious informant more than the B-2 bomber technology.
  • Lu Ze and Lucy, as interns, show a relaxed and carefree attitude towards their work, mirroring their advisor's approach.

Significant Themes

  • The high cost of advanced military technology and the struggle to afford it, even for a powerful nation like Great Xia.
  • The contrast between the seriousness of military work and the laid-back attitude of Lu Ze, Lucy, and their advisor.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss the B-2 bomber, highlighting their shared concern about the cost and the mysterious informant.
  • Lu Ze and Lucy discuss the latest batch of weapons and equipment, expressing surprise at the speed of the process, and their interaction reflects their casual approach to work.

Ch. 22Top-Tier Technology Is Everywhere; I Only Wish I Had More Copies!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Ze discovers that the LLNL laboratory regularly receives batches of weapons and equipment for inspection and upgrades.
  • He visits the maintenance and management center with Lucy, finding a vast array of military and civilian technologies.
  • The B-2 bomber, Lu Ze's initial choice for replication, is not available due to an urgent mission.

Character Developments

  • Lu Ze shows enthusiasm and excitement in exploring the new technologies.
  • Lucy demonstrates kindness and helpfulness by bringing Lu Ze to the maintenance center and explaining the various items.

Significant Themes

  • The chapter highlights the importance and value of technology in military and civilian applications.
  • It also touches on the theme of opportunity and preparation, as Lu Ze is eager to replicate the high-tech items but must wait for the right moment.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Ze and Lucy interact warmly, with Lucy guiding Lu Ze and showing understanding towards his enthusiasm.
  • Lu Ze expresses gratitude and understanding when the B-2 bomber is not available, showing maturity and adaptability.

Ch. 23Technology Replication Succeeds; Daxia’s Cash Cow Is Secured!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Ze and Lucy discover a Boeing 777-300ER at the LLNL Laboratory.
  • Lu Ze decides to replicate the Boeing 777, earning 8500 Achievement Points and gaining the aircraft's blueprints and physical item.
  • They decide to have dinner at an Italian restaurant in town.

Character Developments

  • Lu Ze demonstrates his interest in high-tech civilian aircraft and strategic planning, showing he's not just focused on military weapons.
  • Lucy shows concern for Lu Ze's well-being and is excited about having a nice dinner together.

Significant Themes

  • The value of civilian technology and its potential benefits to Great Xia.
  • The importance of after-sales services in high-tech industries.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Ze and Lucy interact casually, with Lu Ze initiating a dinner invitation, and Lucy expressing her eagerness to join.
  • They show a growing friendship, with Lu Ze considering Lucy's feelings and Lucy being open about her preferences.

Ch. 24What Do You Mean, Ordinary Technology? Who Is the Mysterious Person in Eagle Sauce?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Ze, after a large meal, returns to his dorm and checks his system inventory, which includes an F-22 fighter jet and a Boeing 777-300ER airliner.
  • He considers selling the Boeing 777 to Great Xia upon his return but worries about explaining its origin.
  • The Great Xia Academy of Sciences receives an email from the mysterious person, reporting failure to obtain B-2 bomber technology but offering "ordinary technology" instead.
  • They receive another email with the complete set of technologies for the Boeing 777 series aircraft.

Character Developments

  • Lu Ze: Shows strategic thinking in considering to sell replicated technology to Great Xia, demonstrating his understanding of its value and potential impact.
  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing: Display shock and awe at receiving the Boeing 777 series technology, highlighting their understanding of its significance and the mysterious person's capabilities.

Significant Themes

  • The value and strategic importance of advanced technology.
  • The mysterious person's identity and capabilities in Eagle Country.
  • The challenge of explaining the origin of replicated technology.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Ze interacts with his system inventory, contemplating its potential use and impact.
  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing interact through email with the mysterious person, expressing interest in the offered technology and discussing its implications.

Ch. 25Technical Fee: One Billion Dollars; Choose Any Payment Method!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The mysterious person sends Great Xia Academy of Sciences the complete technical blueprints for the Boeing 777 model.
  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss the significance of this technology and its potential impact on Great Xia's civil aviation and military projects.
  • They decide to cancel the cooperation agreement with CFM for the COMAC C919 project.
  • The mysterious person asks for ten billion US Dollars as remuneration for both technologies, which Great Xia agrees to pay immediately.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing demonstrate their strategic thinking and decisiveness in discussing the implications of the new technology and agreeing to the mysterious person's remuneration request.
  • The mysterious person (Lu Ze) shows confidence in his abilities and the value of his offerings, asking for a substantial remuneration.

Significant Themes

  • Trust: Great Xia places absolute trust in the mysterious person based on their previous cooperation.
  • Value of Technology: The technology provided by the mysterious person is seen as invaluable to Great Xia's development in civil aviation and military sectors.
  • Fairness and Reciprocity: Great Xia is willing to pay a fair price for the technology, and they want to ensure the mysterious person feels they are being treated fairly.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing collaborate and make decisions together, showing a united front in their discussions and agreements.
  • The mysterious person and Great Xia Academy of Sciences maintain a straightforward and honest communication, with Great Xia showing willingness to meet the mysterious person's demands.

Ch. 26I Don’t Need Money! I Want You to Build a Thousand Schools!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss a compensation of ten billion US dollars for a mysterious person.
  • The mysterious person, later revealed to be Lu Ze, requests that the compensation be used to build schools in Great Xia's Northwest Province.
  • Lu Ze specifies that the schools should be distributed as 700 primary, 200 middle, and 100 high schools, totaling one thousand schools.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Yuli: Shows understanding and acceptance of the mysterious person's unusual request, demonstrating his commitment to Great Xia's principles and stability.
  • Zheng Lixing: Initially surprised and questioning, he comes to accept the request, showing adaptability and loyalty to Great Xia's interests.
  • Lu Ze (mysterious person): Reveals his altruistic side, prioritizing the education of children in his hometown over personal gain.

Significant Themes

  • Altruism vs Selfishness: Lu Ze's decision to use the compensation for school construction instead of personal gain highlights his altruistic nature.
  • Education and Opportunity: The focus on building schools emphasizes the importance of education and equal opportunities for all.
  • Loyalty and Adaptability: Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing demonstrate loyalty to Great Xia and adaptability in handling unusual situations.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing interact as colleagues, discussing and agreeing on how to handle the compensation, showing mutual respect and understanding.
  • Lu Ze interacts with Zhang Yuli through emails, maintaining a mysterious persona while communicating his intentions clearly.

Ch. 27This Mysterious Person Came from a Secret Organization?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Ze uses his entire ten billion US dollar reward to build a thousand schools in Northwest Province, aiming to improve the educational environment in his underdeveloped hometown.
  • He decides to return home during the summer break, as it's been over half a year since his last visit.
  • Lu Ze considers performing a ten-thousand-point Blue Draw after his replication count refreshes on Monday.
  • The Great Xia Academy of Sciences receives an email from the mysterious person detailing their plans for the school construction.

Character Developments

  • Lu Ze demonstrates his magnanimity and concern for his hometown's development by using his reward to build schools.
  • He shows responsibility and consideration for his family by planning to visit them during the summer break.
  • Lu Ze exhibits strategic thinking by considering the timing of his draws to maximize potential gains.
  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing, leaders at the Great Xia Academy of Sciences, display shock and awe at the mysterious person's decision, then shift their focus to investigating the organization behind the person.

Significant Themes

  • Philanthropy and Responsibility: Lu Ze's actions highlight his sense of responsibility towards his hometown and its people, demonstrating that wealth can be used to improve the lives of others.
  • Investigation and Discovery: The leaders at the Great Xia Academy of Sciences grapple with the mystery surrounding the mysterious person, leading them to consider the possibility of an organization being involved.
  • Timing and Strategy: Lu Ze's decision to wait for the replication count refresh before performing a ten-thousand-point Blue Draw showcases his strategic thinking and patience.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Ze interacts with his family through calls, expressing his desire to visit them during the summer break.
  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss the mysterious person's decision and the implications of using the word 'we', leading them to consider the possibility of an organization being involved.

Ch. 28Summoning Daxia Shangfei; Developing a 100% Domestic C919 Airliner!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The mysterious benefactor is revealed to be an organization, not an individual.
  • The organization provides the complete technical design blueprints for the Boeing 777 series to Great Xia Academy of Sciences.
  • In exchange, the organization requests that the reward (one billion US dollars) be used to build a thousand schools in Northwest Province.
  • Great Xia Commercial Aircraft is notified to revise their plans for the domestic large aircraft project.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Yuli, Zheng Lixing, and Liu Zhixue deduce that the mysterious benefactor is an organization, not an individual.
  • Liu Zhixue is impressed by the mysterious organization's patriotism in wanting to build schools in Northwest Province.

Significant Themes

  • Patriotism: The mysterious organization's decision to build schools in Northwest Province highlights their patriotism.
  • Scientific Curiosity: Liu Zhixue's eagerness to know the technology received from the mysterious organization reflects the spirit of scientific research.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Yuli, Zheng Lixing, and Liu Zhixue discuss the mysterious organization's identity and motives.
  • Zhang Yuli notifies Xu Qianren, the General Manager of Great Xia Commercial Aircraft, about the changes in the domestic large aircraft project.

Ch. 29Partnership Canceled; Lucy, This Is Not Allowed!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Great Xia Commercial Aircraft decides to cancel cooperation with CFM for the integrated propulsion system, aiming to develop a 100% domestically produced system.
  • Zhang Yuli, the dean, presents blueprints for a new flight management computer system and a commercial large thrust aero engine, indicating they have the technology to proceed independently.
  • Lu Ze meets Lucy in a coffee shop, and they discuss their respective countries. Lu Ze shares his experiences and appreciation for Great Xia's culture and history.

Character Developments

  • Xu Qianren: Initially hesitant about canceling the cooperation with CFM, he becomes enthusiastic after seeing the new blueprints, understanding the value of the technology.
  • Lu Ze: Shows a deeper understanding and appreciation for his home country's culture and history, contrasting it with Eagle Country's relative lack of historical sites and cultural relics.
  • Lucy: Demonstrates curiosity about Great Xia's culture and lifestyle, showing a desire to learn more about it.

Significant Themes

  • National pride and self-reliance: Great Xia's decision to develop its own propulsion system reflects a desire for independence and self-sufficiency in technology.
  • Cultural exchange and understanding: Lu Ze and Lucy's conversation highlights the differences and similarities between their countries, fostering mutual understanding.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Yuli and Xu Qianren: Zhang Yuli convinces Xu Qianren about the feasibility of canceling the cooperation with CFM by showing him the new blueprints.
  • Lu Ze and Lucy: They discuss their respective countries, with Lu Ze sharing his experiences and appreciation for Great Xia's culture and history, while Lucy expresses curiosity about Great Xia.

Ch. 30Good Grief, Lucy Has Mastered Magic? Slacking Off Is a Skill—Learn It, Young Man!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Ze and Lucy discuss her summer plans to visit Great Xia.
  • Lucy reveals she knows Chinese, specifically a Sichuan accent, and wants to learn magic spells to summon pandas.
  • They meet their advisor, Professor Hasen, at an Italian restaurant.
  • Professor Hasen advises Lu Ze on the art of slacking off.

Character Developments

  • Lu Ze: Shows curiosity and interest in Lucy's Chinese skills and her plans to visit Great Xia. He also demonstrates respect for his advisor's wisdom.
  • Lucy: Exhibits enthusiasm for learning new things, particularly Chinese and magic spells. She also shows generosity by treating Lu Ze to lunch.
  • Professor Hasen: Displays wisdom and understanding of workplace dynamics, offering valuable advice to Lu Ze.

Significant Themes

  • Perception vs. Reality: Professor Hasen discusses how one's perceived identity is more important than actual ability in certain contexts.
  • Slacking Off as a Skill: The chapter explores the idea that slacking off can be an art form, requiring a specific approach to gain trust and acceptance.
  • Cultural Exchange: The conversation between Lu Ze and Lucy highlights the exchange of cultural knowledge and interests.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Ze and Lucy: They have a friendly and open conversation, with Lu Ze showing genuine interest in Lucy's plans and skills, and Lucy being generous and considerate.
  • Lu Ze and Professor Hasen: The advisor offers valuable advice to Lu Ze, showing understanding and wisdom, while Lu Ze respects and values his input.

Ch. 31Technical Feasibility: We're Building a True Ultra-Large Civil Airliner!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Ze realizes that slacking off while having high abilities can raise suspicions, so he decides to appear less capable to avoid attention and gain access to high-tech items.
  • Xu Qianren informs Qin Huaichang that the higher-ups want to halt the COMAC C919 project based on CFM's integrated propulsion engine system and instead develop their own.
  • Xu Qianren reveals that they are planning to build a 100% domestically produced ultra-large civilian passenger jet.

Character Developments

  • Lu Ze: Realizes the importance of perceived identity and decides to downplay his abilities to avoid suspicion.
  • Xu Qianren: Shows determination and ambition in developing a fully domestic ultra-large civilian passenger jet.
  • Qin Huaichang: Initially confused and resistant to the change in plans, but remains dedicated to the project.

Significant Themes

  • Identity and its importance in societal perception and treatment.
  • The struggle between dependence on foreign technology and the desire for self-sufficiency in high-tech industries.
  • The challenges and potential rewards of ambitious, long-term projects.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Ze and Lucy: Lu Ze learns about Lucy's approach to work and decides to adopt a similar strategy.
  • Xu Qianren and Qin Huaichang: Xu Qianren shares the new project details with Qin Huaichang, who initially expresses confusion and resistance but remains committed to the project.

Ch. 32Want to Raise the Price? No, Our Cooperation Is Over!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qin Huaichang and Xu Qianren discuss the potential of an ultra-high thrust aero-engine for an ultra-large civilian airliner.
  • Xu Qianren reveals he has obtained draft design blueprints for the engine from the Great Xia Academy of Sciences.
  • Xu Qianren meets with the CFM Company representative, Charles Borden, to notify them of the cancellation of their cooperation framework for the C919 project.

Character Developments

  • Qin Huaichang expresses confidence in Great Xia's ability to independently develop an ultra-large civilian airliner based on the engine technology drafts.
  • Xu Qianren becomes more determined to pursue 100% domestic development of large aircraft after his flight back to Modu.
  • Charles Borden displays arrogance and disbelief when notified of the cooperation cancellation.

Significant Themes

  • National pride and self-reliance in technological development.
  • The pursuit of independent innovation in the face of foreign competition.
  • The struggle between domestic and international interests in the civil aviation industry.

Character Interactions

  • Qin Huaichang and Xu Qianren discuss the feasibility of the ultra-high thrust engine, leading to Xu Qianren's confidence in independent development.
  • Xu Qianren and Charles Borden have a tense negotiation, with Xu Qianren notifying Charles of the cooperation cancellation, leaving Charles in disbelief.

Ch. 33Absurd! What Gives Great Xia the Right to Build a Fully Domestic Airliner?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Great Xia Commercial Aircraft (COMAC) suddenly cancels its cooperation with CFM International Engine Company for the COMAC C919 project.
  • COMAC announces its intention to independently develop an integrated propulsion engine system and build a 100% domestically produced civil aircraft.
  • Charles Borden, CFM's regional director, is shocked and skeptical about COMAC's decision.

Character Developments

  • Charles Borden: Realizes the seriousness of the situation and the potential consequences of failing to secure the COMAC deal.
  • Xu Qianren: Shows determination and confidence in Great Xia's ability to independently develop a civil aircraft, challenging the dominance of Western companies.

Significant Themes

  • Nationalism and self-reliance: Great Xia's decision to independently develop a civil aircraft reflects its desire to reduce dependence on foreign technology and assert its national pride.
  • Global power dynamics: The struggle between Great Xia and Western companies, particularly CFM and Pratt & Whitney, highlights the global competition in the aerospace industry.

Character Interactions

  • Charles Borden and Xu Qianren: Their tense negotiation reveals the power dynamics and mistrust between Western companies and Great Xia. Borden's disbelief and skepticism contrast with Xu Qianren's confidence and determination.
  • Lu Ze (off-screen): Plans to explore the maintenance center at LLNL Laboratory to find items worth copying, aiming to gain more Achievement Points for higher-tier draws in the system. He also plans to maintain a low profile while accessing high-level technological items.

Ch. 34Copy! This F-22 Still Has Plenty of Charm—Let Me Take a Look!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Ze and Lucy have breakfast at the lab cafeteria, drawing attention due to their hearty meal and the Chinese food served.
  • Lucy asks Lu Ze to help her deliver materials to the maintenance center.
  • Lu Ze visits the maintenance center and decides to replicate the F-22 fighter jet again, receiving 7500 Achievement Points.
  • At the Great Xia Academy of Sciences, Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss the challenges of building 1000 schools as requested by the 'mysterious organization.'

Character Developments

  • Lu Ze: Shows his love for Chinese food and his determination to replicate high-tech items for maximum Achievement Points.
  • Lucy: Demonstrates her laid-back personality and her willingness to help others, asking Lu Ze for assistance.
  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing: Display their seriousness and responsibility in handling the 'mysterious organization's' request, acknowledging the challenges they face.

Significant Themes

  • The value of cultural heritage (Chinese food in Eagle Country)
  • The pursuit of knowledge and technological advancement (Lu Ze's replication of the F-22)
  • Responsibility and commitment to public service (Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing's approach to building schools)

Character Interactions

  • Lu Ze and Lucy: Show camaraderie and mutual respect, with Lucy asking Lu Ze for help and Lu Ze agreeing without hesitation.
  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing: Display a collaborative and serious approach to their work, discussing the challenges they face together.

Ch. 35Investigating the Mysterious Organization? Lucy: Is That Great Xia Kung Fu?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Great Xia Academy of Sciences is tasked with building a thousand schools and recruiting faculty, with a budget of 7 billion RMB.
  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing are selected for a special task force to handle this mysterious organization's demands.
  • The main challenge is finding enough qualified teachers, especially for middle and high schools, in the backward Northwest Province.
  • Zhang Yuli decides to prioritize areas with severe educational difficulties and increase subsidies to attract teachers.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing are shown to be dedicated and responsible, willing to take on challenging tasks for the betterment of education in Northwest Province.
  • Zhang Yuli demonstrates strategic thinking by deciding to increase subsidies to attract teachers.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle to improve education in impoverished areas, highlighting the importance of teacher recruitment and retention.
  • The tension between Great Xia and the mysterious organization, with Great Xia adopting a cautious approach to maintain trust.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing work together to find solutions to the teacher recruitment problem, showing mutual respect and understanding.
  • Lu Ze and Lucy interact briefly, with Lucy mistaking Lu Ze's prayer gestures for kung fu moves, showcasing her naivety and Lu Ze's exasperation.

Ch. 36Taking the Initiative to Make Contact! Lu Ze Was Serious About Draws!

Key Plot Points & Events

  • Lu Ze decides to change the subject and go back to his dorm, as it's past 7 PM, which is considered inauspicious for draws in Great Xia culture.
  • After dinner, Lu Ze returns to his room and performs a Blue Draw, obtaining the Physique Enhancement skill, which slightly enhances his physical fitness and athletic ability.
  • He then performs two White Draws, obtaining $1000 and the Small Drone Remote Sensing Flight Control Rotor Chip Full Set Technology.
  • Meanwhile, the education department of Northwest Province is informed about the Great Xia Academy of Sciences' plan to build a thousand schools, causing confusion and surprise.

Character Developments

  • Lu Ze shows his determination to draw seriously and his belief in luck, despite being a materialist and a follower of Marx.
  • The person in charge of the education department from Northwest Province is confused and surprised by the Great Xia Academy of Sciences' plans but is relieved about the increased education funding.

Significant Themes

  • Luck and superstition in Great Xia culture vs. Lu Ze's materialist and Marxist beliefs.
  • The power of education and its impact on society, as seen through the Great Xia Academy of Sciences' plan to build a thousand schools in Northwest Province.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Ze and Lucy have a brief interaction where she invites him to dinner, showing her friendly and considerate nature.
  • The dean of the Great Xia Academy of Sciences and Zheng Lixing discuss the next course of action regarding the mysterious organization, displaying their strategic thinking and determination to resolve the issue.

Ch. 37We Are an Organization Called “Guardians of the Great Wall”!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli, leaders of Great Xia, decide to contact the 'mysterious organization' that provided F-22 fighter jet blueprints, but wait until morning in Eagle Country.
  • Lu Ze, in Eagle Country, receives an email from Great Xia asking if he belongs to a 'mysterious organization' and if so, its name.
  • Lu Ze decides to play along, responding that he is part of the 'Great Wall Watchers' organization.

Character Developments

  • Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli show caution and strategic planning in dealing with the 'mysterious organization'.
  • Lu Ze demonstrates his adaptability and quick thinking in responding to Great Xia's inquiry.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of secrecy and mystery surrounding the 'mysterious organization' and Lu Ze's identity.
  • The theme of international relations and diplomacy, as seen in Great Xia's careful approach to contacting the organization.

Character Interactions

  • Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli interact, playing chess and discussing their next move regarding the 'mysterious organization'.
  • Lu Ze interacts with Great Xia through email, maintaining his mysterious persona.

Ch. 38Technology for Free? Not a Chance!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli receive an email from 'Great Wall Watchers', a mysterious organization claiming to be Great Xia's shield.
  • The organization offers a complete set of small drone technology design blueprints for free.
  • Great Xia Academy of Sciences, despite finding the technology useful but not groundbreaking, insists on providing compensation.

Character Developments

  • Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli are initially shocked by the organization's name and existence, then intrigued and cautious about their intentions.
  • Zheng Lixing speculates about the organization's long history with Great Xia.
  • Zhang Yuli is determined to maintain etiquette and fairness in the exchange, refusing to accept a free gift.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of technology and its value, with the organization deeming their technology 'ordinary' while Great Xia finds it useful.
  • The importance of reciprocity and fairness in relationships, as highlighted by Zhang Yuli's insistence on providing compensation.

Character Interactions

  • Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli work together to process and respond to the email, sharing their thoughts and speculations.
  • The interaction between Great Xia Academy of Sciences and 'Great Wall Watchers' is characterized by caution, curiosity, and a desire for fairness.

Ch. 39This Thing Packs a Punch!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Ze receives payment from Great Xia Academy of Sciences and considers forming a 'Great Wall Watchers' organization to facilitate his operations.
  • He realizes he needs to find a way to conceal his identity for his plans.
  • Lu Ze rushes to meet Lucy at the cafeteria, having overslept.

Character Developments

  • Lu Ze shows understanding of Great Xia's customs and considers long-term strategies, demonstrating his adaptability and foresight.
  • Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli at the Academy of Sciences discuss the potential of the small drone technology, showcasing their strategic thinking and innovation.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptability: Lu Ze's ability to adapt to new environments and situations.
  • Innovation: Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli's exploration of new military applications for the small drone technology.
  • Identity and Concealment: Lu Ze's need to hide his identity to protect himself and his plans.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Ze and Lucy: Lu Ze's tardiness hints at a potential strain in their relationship, but it's not explicitly explored in this chapter.
  • Zheng Lixing and Zhang Yuli: Their interaction shows a collaborative and innovative approach to military strategy and technology application.

Ch. 40Oil Trade! Time to Make Some Noise Around the World!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Ahmed Hassan, a Persian ambassador, is summoned to the Great Xia Academy of Sciences.
  • The Academy discusses selling Persia a new type of civilian equipment: small drones with remote attack, reconnaissance, and search capabilities.
  • Persia agrees to purchase a thousand drones in exchange for oil or natural gas, pending successful testing.
  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing decide to reveal the J-20 project to create a stir in the world and divert attention from their mysterious technology source.

Character Developments

  • Ahmed Hassan: Shows eagerness and determination to acquire the drones for Persia's counter-insurgency operations.
  • Zhang Yuli: Demonstrates strategic thinking and willingness to use the J-20 project to create a distraction.
  • Zheng Lixing: Shows understanding of Zhang Yuli's intentions and supports the plan to reveal the J-20 project.

Significant Themes

  • Technology and weapons trade: The chapter explores the dynamics of international relations and the trade of advanced technology and weapons.
  • Strategic planning: Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing exhibit strategic thinking in using the J-20 project to divert attention from their mysterious technology source.
  • Perseverance in the face of adversity: Persia's situation reflects the resilience and determination of people facing long-term hardship.

Character Interactions

  • Ahmed Hassan interacts with Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing, expressing interest in the drones and negotiating the terms of purchase.
  • Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing discuss their plans to reveal the J-20 project, showing understanding and agreement between them.
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