Han Songyue said nothing, but his expression said it all.
Yang Wanqing asked curiously, "Director Han, if you're worried about information leaking, why livestream it?"
Ying Wenjie, Qin Xiaoyu, and the others also looked at Han Songyue with curiosity.
Han Songyue fell silent for a moment before saying slowly, "The struggle between great powers stopped being about guns and artillery long ago. It's about influence!"
His voice was steady. "The higher-ups deliberated for a long time before making this decision. Whoever gets ahead in the coming upheaval will have greater influence and be able to lead the way into the new era."
Only then did Yang Wanqing understand. Between great powers, a single move could affect everything, and everyone had roughly comparable weapons and equipment.
Whoever wielded greater influence internationally could seize the initiative. The struggle had never stopped; it had simply taken another form.
Chen Siyao committed this information to memory. Han Songyue and the higher-ups would handle matters outside. What she needed to do now was secure the remaining islands as soon as possible.
"All right, we're ready to head out," she said. "We're going to the Thirty-Fifth Island today."
"Everything's arranged," Han Songyue said. "Three boats. The first is yours, the second is for Xiao Yuanfeng and his three teammates, and the third is for the professors."
"Where are the professors going?"
"The Thirty-Sixth Island. You cleared the danger yesterday, and the formation has been dismantled. They'll go in to conduct detailed archaeological research." Han Songyue paused. "As for the Thirty-Fifth Island... the professors will enter once you've confirmed it's safe."
Chen Siyao acknowledged him and led everyone toward the dock.
Three speedboats were moored there.
On the second boat, Xiao Yuanfeng leaned against the gunwale with his arms folded. Xu Yunda, Zhang Jingzhou, and Ding Shaokang