The energy drive was the focus.
Meng Hao made no compromises.
Beyond some optimizations in dimensions.
Allowing Hua Rong's Type I battery modules to better adapt to the new powered mechs.
Mainly because the high-energy composite graphite silicon lithium battery technology didn't far exceed human technological levels, only by about twenty years.
Even if the state investigated, Meng Hao could justify his actions.
Retaining the lithium battery core module capable of driving a 37-ton mech, it was adapted to a four-meter tall, eight-ton new mech. The direct result was:
This eight-ton powered mech could operate normally for 30 hours… or, by relying on its twelve main and auxiliary turbojet engines, achieve about three hours of flight time.
As for specific altitude and speed,
That still required actual testing.
Finally, there was the control strategy module.
Leveraging the mech's optical electronic core hub module, paired with an AI exchanged from the system, this new wearable exoskeleton armor, this powered mech, possessed two distinct control modes: professional and casual.
The casual mode, as the name suggested.
It was almost entirely controlled by the optical electronic computation core hub. Human input was minimal, maximizing the driver's sense of fun.
The professional mode, on the other hand, offered extremely high control precision.
After a certain period of intensive practice.
A professional martial artist could control this mech to flawlessly execute a Wing Chun sequence even during high-speed flight.
If compared to the automotive industry.
The casual mode was equivalent to the self-navigating new energy vehicles currently under development and continuous improvement… the driver only needed to input the destination and lightly control the accelerator and steering wheel to enjoy a driving experience akin to sightseeing.
The professional mode, however, was the experience of an F1 racing driver, complete with precise micro-manipulation. Even a slight delay in the accelerator or a half-degree miss in steering would result in vastly different outcomes.
According to Meng Hao's vision.
The two control modes, professional and casual, were tailor-made for customers seeking ultimate enjoyment and those pursuing perfection.
In the desert base's central control room.
Meng Hao had officially completed the research and development of the new powered mech.
What remained was to distribute the relevant technical parameters and manufacturing blueprints to the various production teams. After processes such as rough machining, fine machining, welding, and stamping, mature components would be formed, and finally, assembly would be completed.
Of course.
Some core parameters required manufacturing by fully automated production equipment.
This was the core technology of Meng Hao's Hua Rong Industries!
These cutting-edge technologies, exchanged from the system store and capable of leading the world for nearly twenty years, were not something Meng Hao wished to have easily acquired by research institutions of other countries.
After all.
Technological espionage was extremely rampant nowadays.
After more than ten days.
Meng Hao's preparations were completely finished.
The next step was to return to the Hua Rong Industries factory in Shilin to see how Cheng Hua's recruitment, mergers, and expansion efforts were progressing.
…
Cheng Hua possessed strong work capabilities.
However, this did not mean that this middle-aged man, who had a deep emotional connection to the factory, was a Jack-of-all-trades capable of perfectly solving every problem.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have watched helplessly as the predecessor of Hua Rong Industries, the dilapidated factory that had accompanied his entire youth, was sold to Meng Hao.
During the ten-plus days Meng Hao was "in seclusion."
Cheng Hua had worked tirelessly, dedicating himself entirely to the tasks Meng Hao had assigned him.
Unfortunately.
While the factory expansion had not been slow, it was still far from Meng Hao's envisioned scale.
In terms of production lines, skilled workers, and factory size, it had only doubled compared to before Meng Hao went "into seclusion" at the desert base.
But Cheng Hua had done his best.
Keep in mind, this was an investment totaling over a billion yuan.
Even Wang Duoyu in the urban rich themed movie "Hello Mr. Billionaire" couldn't spend a month's salary in a month.
Let alone an actual factory expansion investment where every penny needed scrutiny and was handled with utmost seriousness and dedication.
Sitting at his desk, Meng Hao reviewed reports as thick as a thermos bottle before smilingly reassuring Cheng Hua.
"Uncle Cheng Hua."
"You've done very well."
"Don't push yourself too hard, get some rest for a couple of days. Look at your dark circles, they're almost as prominent as a giant panda's!"
Facing Meng Hao's somewhat jocular comfort.
Cheng Hua's anxious heart finally settled.
"Young Master, I've done my best…"
"I understand, go and rest. There's no need to push yourself so hard. Take care of your health."
Meng Hao waved his hand.
Signaling Cheng Hua not to worry too much.
Of course, genuine concern for Cheng Hua was the primary reason.
There was also a deeper reason.
If Cheng Hua collapsed from exhaustion.
With such a vast enterprise as Hua Rong Industries, Meng Hao, the hands-off boss, truly couldn't find anyone with both the capability and loyalty to take over.
After comforting Cheng Hua.
Meng Hao remembered something else.
"By the way, how is Qin Muyan doing?"
Speaking of Qin Muyan.
Cheng Hua scratched his head.
"This young lady is quite good. She reported to our Hua Rong Industries a few days ago."
"As per your instructions, Young Master, we signed the relevant employment contract with her."
"However, this seemingly quiet girl, after officially starting work, seems to be a bit…"
Cheng Hua paused, as if searching for adjectives.
Then, he nodded with great certainty.
"...frantic!"
"Yes, frantic!"
"When she's live, she's like she's been injected with chicken blood, but after the stream ends, she wilts like a frost-bitten eggplant!"
Huh?
Meng Hao was a little bewildered.
There were no sales tasks currently.
The main objective was for the young lady Qin Muyan to deliberately guide the audience during her live streams, to separate Hua Rong Industries from military enterprises in the public's perception.
This task shouldn't be that difficult!
Why would she be hysterical, being both manic and wilted?
"Young Master, we even specifically renovated a live streaming room for her…"
"The air conditioning, drinks, and snacks were all purchased according to the list provided by my son's girlfriend…"
"The meal allowances are also provided according to the highest standard you set…"
Cheng Hua was unsure if Meng Hao had any romantic intentions towards Qin Muyan.
He quickly tried to distance himself from the situation.
Having his son's girlfriend create a snack list… Cheng Hua had certainly put in effort.
"Mm, Uncle Cheng Hua, from what you're saying."
"How could I not believe you?"
"You go rest, I'll go and see Qin Muyan!"
Meng Hao stretched and stood up from behind his desk.
"Ah!"
"Good, good, good!"
"This old man will absolutely not disturb the Young Master, and I will also tell those workers not to be blind and wander over to Miss Qin's area!"
Huh?
Meng Hao was a little stunned!
Looking at Cheng Hua's winking and nudging at him, he found it both amusing and exasperating.
It was clear.
His kind words to Cheng Hua, asking him to rest, had been misinterpreted by this old fox.
"What are you thinking, Uncle Cheng Hua!"
"I understand, I understand, I understand it all… Uncle also had my youth, a lone man and a lone woman, dry wood and fierce fire, lovebirds, intimate whispers, under the moonlit flowers…"
Meng Hao was almost laughing himself to tears.
What on earth was this all about, and where was it going!