Capital City.
The Head Councillor's office.
The moment he saw Black Lady One pierce the clouds, Senator Li's face broke into a gratified smile.
It worked!
"Ring, ring..."
A shrill ringing sounded beside him.
Senator Li frowned instinctively.
He had postponed everything for Black Lady One's test flight. Why was someone still calling?
As he wondered, Senator Li reached for the receiver of the landline on his desk.
"Head Councillor, this is Cao Liangcai!"
Hearing the voice on the other end, Senator Li's expression relaxed. He said with a chuckle, "Academician Cao, I've already seen the footage of Black Lady One taking off!"
"...Head Councillor, that's not what I'm calling about." Cao Liangcai swallowed. "You need to brace yourself."
Senator Li frowned, his expression turning more serious. "What? Has something gone wrong with Black Lady One?"
"Nothing's gone wrong with Black Lady One..."
Cao Liangcai muttered, "The problem is Professor Lü Yongchang."
Senator Li: "???"
"What do you mean? What has Professor Lü done now?"
The moment the words left his mouth, Senator Li froze.
Why did I say 'now'?
"...Professor Lü went up aboard Black Lady One."
The moment Cao Liangcai's voice came through the receiver, Senator Li felt his vision go dark.
What the hell?!
"Say that again! What did Professor Lü do?!"
Senator Li slammed his hand on the desk and shot to his feet, shouting anxiously into the receiver!
Cao Liangcai let out a deep sigh. "Head Councillor, this was my fault."
"A few days ago, I heard him say he wanted to go up and take a look. I didn't think much of it at the time, and then..."
Senator Li pressed a hand to his forehead. "No, no, this isn't your fault. That little brat really is..."
"How is Professor Lü doing now? How