326 A Hint of Gratitude!

Regarding Meng Hao's probing, Gudov P.P. curled his lips. He never intended to hide anything from Meng Hao. However, it was currently a live broadcast. Even Gudov P.P. did not want to give the Americans any ammunition. He followed Meng Hao's lead. "Yes, if it's to be modified into a combat weapon, it's not impossible..." "After all, the Shen Hang submarine has a cruising range of up to a thousand kilometers... Such incredibly high-density batteries themselves possess immense explosive energy..." "Of course, Brother Hao is very skilled at protecting the battery's safety, so unless detonated by a high-explosive bomb, external forces cannot possibly trigger a chain reaction explosion of these batteries..." Gudov P.P. paused. Perhaps his fingers hurt from typing so many Chinese characters. Afterwards, more rapid explanatory text flashed across the screen. It was highly likely that Gudov P.P. found typing too tiring, so he decided to let his subordinates help. According to the subsequent explanation from Gudov P.P.'s account, it was indeed possible to convert the Shen Hang submarine into a tactical weapon. Firstly, the submarine's interior could simultaneously accommodate ten adults. Assuming an average weight of 80 kilograms, that's 0.8 tons. Additionally, as a deep-sea sightseeing submarine, the Shen Hang would surely be equipped with a life support system. Things like oxygen generators, fresh water, rations, bedding, and so on. If all these were removed, it would create space for approximately two tons. Thus, according to Gudov P.P.'s plan, this roughly two-ton space would be filled with high explosives. Simultaneously, the bridge control console would be modified for remote control. Finally, a submarine capable of a thousand-kilometer range, remote control, and intelligent target acquisition... If controlled remotely all the way, it would be detected upon approaching the US joint exercise fleet, so installing an intelligent combat control system would be indispensable... With a sufficient amount of high explosives loaded onto the submarine, and the submarine's own high-energy-density batteries. Then, this submarine would completely evolve from an ordinary submarine into a stealth torpedo capable of sinking a ten-thousand-ton destroyer. As Gudov P.P.'s explanation drew to a close, Meng Hao finally understood what had happened. The Shen Hang submarines, authorized by him for production in the Bear Country, had indeed not been equipped with any weapons. This was because the Shen Hang submarine itself had been converted into a special torpedo. "Holy crap." "The Bear Country really knows how to have fun!" "They actually turned a civilian submarine into a deep-sea torpedo." "Absolutely genius." "And, according to the data previously released by Brother Hao, the cost of this modified Shen Hang was only around a million US dollars... while a ten-thousand-ton destroyer, any one of them, costs hundreds of millions of US dollars." A million US dollars to replace several hundred million dollars worth of ships and vessels. This was a far more profitable deal. Gudov P.P.'s account paused for a few seconds before slowly dropping another bombshell. "Besides this, we always repay kindness with kindness and vengeance with vengeance; this is the national characteristic of our Bear Country... Setting aside our dislike for the US, you, Meng Hao, are our friend. We must avenge any wrong suffered by a friend." Good heavens. Meng Hao felt a pang of warmth. What Gudov P.P. was referring to was naturally Meng Hao's detention for over half a year. After a while, Meng Hao uttered two words to the camera. "Thank you!" The somewhat touching atmosphere was quickly ruined by Gudov P.P. again. "Hahaha." "Young friend, what are you talking about?" "Weren't we just hypothesizing about how modifying the Shen Hang submarine would turn out? Why did you suddenly say thank you?" Meng Hao rolled his eyes. This Gudov P.P. was really a mood killer! Meng Hao's lips curled into a knowing smile. "Yes." "That's right." "Our Huarong Technology absolutely cannot be associated with the military." "Therefore, the Bear Country cannot modify our products to strike at the US either." Instantly, the bullet comments in the live stream went wild again. All sorts of "666" messages flooded the screen. Damn it. Having said all that, they still played dumb. In fact, many amateur military enthusiasts were already offering explanations for the Bear Country's Shen Hang submarine. "Tsk, tsk, I suspect Brother Hao did it on purpose..." "Ultra-long range, isn't that the basic element of an unmanned torpedo?" "High-density battery, once detonated, the power is immense..." "And stealth capabilities, what civilian deep-sea tourism company needs that function?" "In conclusion, I believe Brother Hao and Huarong Technology intentionally designed this military submarine for the Bear Country..." Meng Hao frowned at these "wise" interpretations. Damn it. Why were there so many know-it-alls in this world? If you're so capable, why don't you go be a university professor? Moreover, Gudov P.P. had already made his intentions so clear. Anyone without a brain would understand the underlying meaning of Gudov P.P.'s words. To see through it but not reveal it is the highest state of being human. People who pretend to be smart and insist on pointing everything out are among the most annoying people. Meng Hao had no intention of indulging him. "Mu Yan, blacklist this guy for me." "Never let him back." "Our Huarong Technology has absolutely no connection with the military." "Huh?" "Where's Mu Yan?" Meng Hao was a bit bewildered. Wasn't Qin Muyan always partnering with him for the live stream? Why was Qin Muyan gone? The girl from the public relations department who replaced Qin Muyan scratched her head, her face filled with adoration for Meng Hao. "Brother Hao." "Sister Yan had something urgent to attend to and went out for a moment." "When she left, she saw you focused on the screen and didn't want to disturb you." Meng Hao rolled his eyes. Why did Qin Muyan leave without saying anything? He looked at the girl whose eyes were full of starry admiration. "Mm." "Then you take over Mu Yan's work." "Repeat my previous command, blacklist that guy who talks nonsense for me." The girl treated Meng Hao's words as gospel. After a series of familiar operations, the "genius" was thoroughly blacklisted. Meng Hao continued speaking. "As I said, our Huarong Technology is a purely commercial company and absolutely cannot be involved with military products, so please, everyone, stop slandering us and stop creating trouble, or you'll be blacklisted too..." Meng Hao said with a smile, but he looked exactly like a cunning fox in a battle royale.