MMB Chapter 1344 The Mission of This Generation
Chapter 1344 The Mission of This Generation
In the quiet laboratory, the lights cast a soft glow. Chen Jun closed his eyes slightly, seemingly resting, but his mind was actually working at full speed. He dared not slack off until the United States gave in. This wasn't just his personal determination; the scientists throughout the lab shared his dedication, steadfastly at their posts, like loyal defenders, silently dedicating themselves to the nation's mission.
At this moment, the door of the laboratory was slammed open, and Ye Lao rushed in like a gust of wind, his face filled with uncontrollable excitement. He shouted loudly: "Chen Jun, good news! The United States has officially apologized! It must be because the killer weapon you researched is so powerful. They couldn't figure it out at all, and they were so scared that they just gave in. Hahahaha..."
Professor Ye's hearty laughter, like a bright flash of lightning, instantly pierced the entire laboratory. The scientists, originally exhausted to the point of exhaustion, felt like they had received a powerful shot of adrenaline. Their spirits instantly lifted, and they all stood up from their seats, their eyes gleaming with excitement and pride.
As Chen Jun had predicted, faced with the sheer force of power, the United States had indeed yielded. The United States' technological prowess was indeed not to be underestimated, rivaling that of the Yan Nation, and their arsenal of forbidden weapons was no less impressive than that of the Yan Nation. However, these seemingly overbearing Americans were, in reality, more fearful of death than anyone else. They dared to bully others only when they could guarantee their own absolute safety. Once they perceived their opponent as too powerful and without any chance of victory, they would surrender without hesitation, perhaps even turning to admiration.
At that moment, in a distant and beautiful country, the head of the organization sat alone in his office, vacant for an eternity. His eyes were glassy, his gaze fixed on the apology before him, reading it over and over again, as if hoping to find a glimmer of hope within those thin sheets of paper. He was torn between two minds. Deep down, he didn't want to apologize, but reality was harsh. If he couldn't intercept the mysterious weapon from the East, he would be the first person to be bombed, and those enraged voters would never let him off. While an apology might be humiliating, it would at least help him maintain his position for a while. At this moment, saving face seemed less important.
"Isn't this apology statement too humiliating?" He hesitated, covered his face, and asked in a low voice. He couldn't even bear to look at the statement directly.
The apology statement reads: "... On behalf of the United States, I would like to express my most sincere apologies to the United States for the previous attack. We are deeply aware of our mistakes in violating your sovereignty..."
"What's the reaction of the people outside?" The person in charge raised his head and asked with a worried look on his face.
"Sir, the people outside are indeed very dissatisfied with the proactive apology, but the situation is still under control. However, it is best for you not to go out on the streets during this period to avoid unnecessary trouble." The assistant reported the situation in a slightly humorous way.
After hearing this, the person in charge immediately covered his face, looking confused. In such a situation, if he went out on the street, it would be as dangerous as exposing a weapon in the street.
"There is one more thing. You need to stand up, bow towards the east, and complete this process. This video will be sent to Yan Country along with the apology statement." The assistant said cautiously.
Upon hearing this, the person in charge's mouth twitched uncontrollably, nearly losing control of himself. But ultimately, he reluctantly accepted his fate. He slowly stood up, composed himself, and began filming his bowing apology. Perhaps it was a work hazard, but his bow was perfectly executed, lasting seven or eight seconds before he straightened up.
The apology video quickly went viral, sparking another uproar. Citizens, already dissatisfied with the apology, were now furious and took to the streets in protest, creating a truly beautiful spectacle.
The public's perception was surprisingly consistent. They felt the country shouldn't apologize, as doing so would damage the United States' image. However, they overlooked a key issue: if Yan Country really launched another unstoppable weapon, the person in charge would probably be forced to step down.
This incident caused a huge shock around the world, with strong reactions from all countries. Upon learning of this, the head of the venerable British Empire was stunned and thought to himself, "Even the United States has apologized. Shouldn't we also consider returning the artifacts looted from the Yan Kingdom in our museums? This is truly a question worth pondering!"
Meanwhile, Elder Ye had already quickly relayed the United States' apology and related information to the Commander-in-Chief's residence. Upon receiving the news, even at his advanced age, Commander Long was as happy as an innocent young Pi, unable to stop smiling.
"Hold a global press conference. They have already made their statement, and we cannot be impolite. Just respond that Yan Country has accepted their apology." Marshal Long gave the order.
Hearing this order, Ye Lao couldn't help but laugh, thinking to himself: "Isn't this a typical murder!"
Meanwhile, Chen Jun, the hero of this remarkable miracle, had fallen into a deep sleep. He was utterly exhausted. He hadn't gotten a good night's sleep in a whole month, and his body and mind were completely exhausted. Now, with peace finally restored and his strategic objectives successfully achieved, his frayed nerves finally relaxed.
It wasn't just Chen Jun; the scientists throughout the Dragon Vessel Base seemed to be under a spell, falling asleep in all sorts of bizarre positions at their posts. This time, they were no longer in the light, alert sleep of sleep, but had peacefully settled into a deep slumber. The soldiers from the kitchen squad who brought them food, as well as the guards stationed around them, watched them silently, their eyes filled with respect. Some silently raised their hands in salute, tears of emotion welling in their eyes, for they knew only too well how difficult a time these scientists had endured over the past month.
This month was like hell for everyone at the Longmai base. The intense workload and immense pressure caused many to faint and be rushed to the hospital. Fortunately, thanks to Chen Jun's meticulous care, all personnel were well cared for, and no one lost their lives on the job.
"Let them sleep well and keep all noise to a minimum." The guard said softly.
"Okay, let's keep the food warm first and notify us when they wake up. Our kitchen team will stay here and wait for them to wake up." The kitchen team leader responded.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
“They are the ones who work the hardest.”
The guards and the people in the kitchen team expressed their feelings to each other and then stopped talking. They knew that what they needed to do at the moment was to maintain absolute silence here so that these scientists who had made great contributions to the country could have a good rest.
Just as Chen Jun and the others fell into a deep sleep, a military helicopter slowly landed on the helipad outside the Dragon Vein Base. Elder Ye, who had just returned from reporting on the situation at the Commander-in-Chief's Office, hurried into the base.
"Chen Jun..." Mr. Ye shouted as he walked.
Seeing this, the head of the guard regiment hurried forward, saluted, and said, "Commander, General Chen and the others just fell asleep an hour ago. I suggest that they get some sleep first. They haven't slept for three days and three nights."
Elder Ye, who had been extremely excited, was stunned upon hearing this. He thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Let's wait until he wakes up. I'll report to the higher-ups and ask them to wait."
In this way, Mr. Ye waited quietly at the door. Three hours passed. He stood there consistently, without any intention of disturbing Chen Jun inside.
However, the head of the guard group felt that he could not keep the leader waiting like this any longer, so he quietly walked into the laboratory and knocked on the door.
Chen Jun, who was sleeping, suddenly jumped up like a tight spring after hearing the sound and quickly asked, "Is there an emergency?"
The commander of the guard regiment was shocked when he saw Chen Jun's reaction. He sighed inwardly, "See, this is our Yan Nation's soldiers! Even in their sleep, they are always thinking about their mission."
"Report to the chief, Chief Ye from the military is outside and has been waiting for you for three hours, so..." said the head of the guard regiment.
"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Chen Jun said with a hint of blame.
He immediately stood up and looked through the glass. Sure enough, he saw Mr. Ye standing outside, waving at him.
Chen Jun quickly grabbed his coat and walked out. Just as he was about to salute Mr. Ye, the hawkish leader interrupted him.
"No need to be so polite. You are a general now, at the same level as me." Old Ye said with a smile.
"Hehe, I'm used to it, Chief! Why didn't you wake me up in advance? I'm really embarrassed to keep you waiting like this." Chen Jun scratched his head and said embarrassedly.
"Many people in the headquarters are waiting for you, but this wait is very worthwhile. Our country has waited for hundreds of years for an opportunity like today. We waited for you for three hours, so what does that matter?" After Ye Lao finished speaking, he took Chen Jun directly onto the plane and rushed towards the headquarters.
Just as Elder Ye had said, at that moment, all the leaders at the headquarters were gathered, quietly awaiting Chen Jun's arrival. They had waited for five hours, but no one had asked why, as if everyone tacitly understood the reason for their patience. Marshal Long, the head of the headquarters, also waited without offering any explanation.
Finally, under the guidance of Elder Ye, Chen Jun pushed open the door and walked into the headquarters. In an instant, everyone's eyes were fixed on him, full of admiration and worship. Everyone was in awe of Chen Jun.
Long Shuai stood up with a smile, and instead of shaking hands, gave Chen Jun a warm hug.
"Chen Jun, I have been following you since you entered the military academy. It has only been a few months since you graduated, and you have created such an amazing miracle. I was right about you, and everyone here was right about you too." Long Shuai said with emotion.
After he finished speaking, there was warm applause and laughter at the scene. The originally serious and solemn atmosphere suddenly became relaxed and joyful.
"This apology from the United States is a landmark event. Two hundred years ago, they became the world hegemon, while our Yan Country gradually fell behind during that period and experienced hundreds of years of vicissitudes. But our history has long proved that we were once the pinnacle of the world, and our profound civilizational heritage has always been there. I firmly believe that sooner or later, our Yan Country will return to the top of the world." Long Shuai said with a firm look.
"Now, we have this rare opportunity. Everyone, are you all ready?" Long Shuai glanced at everyone present and asked loudly.
Including Chen Jun, everyone roared excitedly, "Ready..."
After the scene quieted down, Long Shuai's gaze fell on Chen Jun again, and he said seriously, "This opportunity was brought to our country by you, Chen Jun. Now, our powerful weapons are entering a critical period of upgrading. I need you to give me a promise. Do you have the confidence to upgrade all other powerful weapons as well?"
Chen Jun naturally understood the deeper meaning behind Long Shuai's words. This meant a comprehensive upgrade of all other missiles, undoubtedly a massive and arduous undertaking. But by this point, Chen Jun had already deeply experienced the thrill of making and bearing witness to history. No matter how tiring it was, he was determined to shoulder this responsibility.
"Chief, if our generation does not shoulder this responsibility, the next generation will eventually have to face it in the future. So, let our generation do our best to strive to achieve this great goal!" Chen Jun said with a firm gaze and a sonorous tone.
"Well said. Returning to the top, after the accumulation of three generations, has become our latest mission. How can we, like you and me, let the wishes of our ancestors go to waste?" Long Shuai's voice became louder. Looking at Chen Jun, he said, "From now on, in the presence of so many people in the Command Headquarters, we appoint you as the chief designer of the country's most powerful weapon. Your status has been elevated to the highest level, and at the same time, your rights have also been opened to the highest level. You can access any top-secret national information and appoint any personnel..."
"Chen Jun, from now on, the entire nation's strength in all walks of life rests on your shoulders. Can you bear this heavy burden?"