Great Power Reclamation

Chapter 2960 The Spirit of Chinese Civilization
For the No. 3 booster pump station: the imported high-voltage frequency converter was ordered immediately, and the transportation schedule was arranged for the fastest train.

For the section of the channel with shifting sand dunes: The construction team received an official notice from the command center to immediately resume the use of the optimal solution of "ecological seepage-proof blanket + rigid lining".

The workers cheered as they began laying down the breathable, moisture-retaining "ecological skin."

Awati Township Medicinal Herb Base: Zeng Rou received a call from Liu Neng in person, informing her that the funds had been secured and urging her to fully promote the construction of the base.

Zeng Rou immediately organized a team, and with the machines roaring, the land was revitalized.

Xiao Zhao's biological sand-fixing belt: The plan to expand it by fifty kilometers has not only been resumed, but the command center has also allocated additional funds to support his experimentation with new sand-fixing plants and irrigation techniques.

Xiao Zhao and his team are full of energy, and the green hope continues to advance into the heart of the desert.

The "Qingquan No. 1" photovoltaic-storage power station: The second phase of energy storage expansion project has been restarted, and the installation of larger capacity flow battery packs has begun, which will make the future energy supply more stable and reliable.

The procurement department quickly contacted top global suppliers of sensors and control systems, and the long-delayed construction of the intelligent water distribution hub and remote monitoring network could finally begin in full swing.

The entire "Clear Spring Project" is like seedlings that have been parched and then given a refreshing rain, and it has been revitalized.

When the construction workers learned that the funding problem had been resolved, their morale soared, and the construction progress accelerated significantly.

Ye Feng and his brother group, with their strong global capital operation capabilities and deep patriotism, turned the tide at the most critical moment of the "Qingquan Plan" and injected the strongest "financial stimulant".

This not only solved the immediate problem, but also propelled this magnificent project in northern China onto the world stage, making it a landmark project that attracts global attention, gathers international capital, and jointly participates in the cause of human sustainable development.

In her subsequent report, Ayijiang wrote with deep emotion: "When the torrent of funds crossed the Pacific Ocean and flowed into the veins of northern Xinjiang, the 'clear spring' has never been so strong and powerful."

"This is not just a victory for capital, but also a resonance of spirit, a responsibility that transcends national borders, and a deepest declaration of love from a Chinese American entrepreneur to his homeland."

"Ye Feng, and the overseas Chinese he represents, have proven through their actions that no matter where they are, their roots will always be in the land that gave them birth and nurtured them."

Ye Feng's "Clear Spring Bonds" storm on Wall Street was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, with ripples quickly spreading to every corner of the global capital market.

The successful fundraising not only solved the urgent needs of the "Northern Xinjiang Clear Spring Project," but also put it at the forefront of international public opinion.

However, the world's attention is not always accompanied by a benevolent smile. Great success is often accompanied by equally great skepticism and potential resistance.

Just as the "Qingquan Bonds" were oversubscribed and funds began to arrive, some discordant voices began to appear in the international media.

A certain Western media outlet, which has always been biased and viewed the development of the East through tinted lenses, took the lead in publishing a commentary entitled "The 'Clear Spring in Northern Xinjiang': Ecological Disaster or Political Show? -- The Mysteries Behind the Huge Financing."

The article quotes out of context the opinions of some so-called "environmental experts," questioning whether large-scale water diversion would disrupt the original ecological balance of the basin and lead to water depletion in downstream areas.

It is speculated that the true purpose of "Operation Clear Spring" is to serve certain military or geopolitical objectives.

It even subtly suggests that the funds raised through the bonds may be subject to problems such as opaque management and inefficient use.

Although these arguments lack solid evidence, in this age of information overload, rumors often travel faster than the truth.

While these voices cannot shake the successful issuance of "Qingquan Bonds" in the short term, they linger like ghosts in the investment community, attempting to undermine the confidence of some potential subsequent investors and also putting some pressure on Warrior Group and Longteng Capital.

In the conference room of Dragon Capital in New York, Ye Feng, Michael Chen, and their core team are closely monitoring public opinion.

“It’s here as expected,” Michael Chen said with a sneer, looking at the news notification that popped up on his tablet.
"It's the same old trick. They can't stand seeing others do well, especially when a major Eastern power completes such a miraculous project."

Ye Feng's expression was calm, but his eyes were sharp as an eagle's. He had long anticipated that success would invite jealousy and slander.

"As expected. But we can't let this noise disrupt the market. Michael, are our 'weapons' ready?"

“Ready at any time,” Michael nodded confidently. “Facts and truth are our most powerful weapons.”

The "weapon" they were referring to is the second in-depth documentary that Brother News Channel will soon be broadcasting – "The Voice of the Clear Spring: A Response from the Gobi Desert".

In addition, a team of experts composed of independent third-party international engineering consulting and environmental assessment agencies is preparing to travel to northern Xinjiang for on-site inspection at the invitation of the Warrior Group.

The documentary crew ventured deep into northern Xinjiang when the funding crisis first emerged. They not only filmed the grandeur of the project itself, but also focused their lens on the specific measures taken by the project to protect the ecology.

Chen Shanhe explained how to ensure downstream ecological base flow through precise hydrological calculations.

Xiao Zhao demonstrated how biological sand-fixing belts effectively curb desert expansion and gradually restore vegetation.

Uncle Aishan and the villagers used simple language to explain how the "clear spring" freed them from water shortages and supported them in planting more economically valuable crops and medicinal herbs...

This documentary aims to use the most direct and authentic footage to refute those irresponsible accusations.

At the same time, Ye Feng decided to personally accept an exclusive interview with a globally influential financial television station.

In the interview, he wore a well-tailored dark suit and spoke calmly and eloquently.

He not only elaborated on the fund supervision mechanism of "Qingquan Bonds"—regular audits conducted by internationally renowned accounting firms, with full traceability of fund flows to ensure that funds are used for their designated purposes.

With great enthusiasm and rigorous logic, he explained the comprehensive benefits of the "Clear Spring Project" to a global audience.

"Gentlemen," Ye Feng said to the camera with a firm gaze, "we are not destroying the ecosystem, we are restoring the damaged ecosystem, and we are creating a new kind of harmony between humanity and nature."

"Every cubic meter of water we extract is meticulously calculated to ensure fairness and sustainability. What we are building is not just a canal, but a lifeline, an economic lifeline, and a stability line that guarantees the peaceful and prosperous lives of people of all ethnic groups in the border regions!"

He specifically mentioned the double standards behind those criticisms:
"When some countries build luxurious cities in the desert, consuming enormous amounts of energy and water resources, they call it a 'miracle of mankind.' But when we undertake an equally great, or even more public-spirited, project in China's northern border region for the survival and development of millions of ordinary people, we face such harsh scrutiny and unfounded accusations. Is this fair?"

Ye Feng's response was reasonable, well-founded, and neither arrogant nor humble. It not only demonstrated the professionalism of an entrepreneur but also revealed the sincere sense of responsibility of an overseas Chinese towards his homeland.

After the interview aired, it sparked widespread discussion in the international community. Many neutral viewers and investors began to re-examine the "Clear Spring Project" and began to doubt the previous biased reports.

When the turmoil in the international arena vaguely reached northern Xinjiang, the people at the command post, after a brief moment of indignation, quickly put it out of their minds.

For them, the more important thing is how to make good use of this hard-won funding and move the project forward as soon as possible.

"No matter what's going on outside," Ma Jianguo said in a booming voice at the command headquarters meeting, "our mission is to do the project well, and do it beautifully! Let the facts speak for themselves, that's more important than anything else!"

"This money was obtained by Ye Feng and his team through great difficulty. It was invested by people all over the world who believe in us. Every penny must be spent wisely and effectively!"

The injection of funds was like a powerful boost to the entire project. The stalled project was fully restarted, the optimized plan was implemented, and the long-suppressed enthusiasm for construction erupted like a volcano.

Chen Shanhe was finally able to unleash his full potential and implement his long-conceived "Smart Spring" system. A large number of sensors were buried in the canal walls, installed in pumping stations, and deployed in the fields.

These "nerve endings" transmit water levels, flow rates, soil moisture, and meteorological data back to the command center in real time.

Based on this big data, artificial intelligence algorithms can dynamically adjust pump station power and optimize water distribution schemes to achieve precise irrigation and efficient water delivery.

What might have been a crude and unrefined irrigation canal is transforming into a modern, intelligent, and digital water conservancy model.

With sufficient funding, Xiao Zhao's biological sand-fixing team not only expanded the planting area of ​​Haloxylon ammodendron forests, but also introduced new sand-fixing plant species and tested new technologies such as drone seeding and the application of water-retaining agents.

The once desolate Gobi Desert is now expanding tenaciously with greenery at a visible rate.

He even began planning to plant some drought-resistant economic fruit trees in suitable areas after the canal is completed, exploring the combination of ecological and economic benefits.

At the medicinal herb base in Awati Township, Zeng Rou personally oversaw the work. Land leveling, drip irrigation network laying, seedling planting…

Everything is proceeding smoothly and rapidly. Technicians from Junken Pharmaceutical are stationed on-site, guiding farmers to cultivate according to GAP standards.

Uncle Aishan became an "advisor" and activist at the base, using his prestige and enthusiasm to motivate farmers throughout the township to participate.

Watching the tender green licorice seedlings thrive under the drip irrigation, the wrinkles on the old man's face smoothed out, and he told everyone he met:

"This water is gold! These seedlings are our 'green bank'!"

However, nature's challenges never ceased. Just as the project was nearing its final sprint and about to achieve its phased water supply target, a rare and massive sandstorm lasting three days struck the Gobi Desert section of the construction site.

The gale-force winds, carrying sand and gravel, blotted out the sky, reducing visibility to less than ten meters.

Newly built sections of the canals were buried by quicksand, temporary sheds were blown down, and the photovoltaic arrays were covered with a thick layer of sand and dust, resulting in a sharp decrease in power generation efficiency.

Even more serious was the fact that a patrol team of more than ten workers and technicians lost their way in a sandstorm on their way back to their base and lost contact with the command center.

Upon hearing the news, the atmosphere in the command center instantly froze.

Ma Jianguo immediately activated the emergency response plan, organizing a capable team to brave the strong winds and head to the possible areas for search and rescue.

On the other hand, all available machinery and personnel were mobilized to clear the sand-buried sections of the channel as soon as the wind subsided, ensuring the safety of the main project.

Despite his advanced age, Chen Shanhe insisted on setting off with the search and rescue team. "I know that route best; I've walked it countless times during geological surveys!" he said resolutely.

Meanwhile, in New York, Ye Feng learned of the emergency via satellite phone.

He immediately realized that this was not only a test of the project itself, but also a test of the confidence of the newly established international investors.

If handled improperly, resulting in casualties or significant property damage, it could be amplified by those with ulterior motives, triggering further market volatility.

He made a decisive decision:
1. Information Transparency: Immediately brief global investors on the situation through Brothers News Channel and Dragon Capital's official channels, emphasizing that the command center has activated the emergency plan, demonstrating a responsible attitude and preventing the spread of panic.

2. Technical Support: Emergency coordination was carried out, and several high-resolution commercial remote sensing satellites were mobilized to scan the area where communication was lost. Infrared and synthetic aperture radar technologies were used to try to find signs of life and vehicle tracks in the sandstorm, and the data was transmitted back to the Northern Xinjiang Command Center in real time.

3. Material assistance: Instruct the soldiers' group's branch in northern Xinjiang to immediately procure a batch of professional windproof goggles, sandproof masks, first aid medicines and drinking water, and send them to the disaster area front as quickly as possible.

In northern Xinjiang, the search and rescue operation was extremely difficult. Gale-force winds howled, and sand stung the face like knives.

Relying on his memory and electronic maps, Chen Shanhe painstakingly determined the direction. Ma Jianguo, stationed at the command center, stared intently at the blurry images transmitted from the satellite.

Finally, on the afternoon of the second day of the sandstorm, satellite images identified an unusual heat source resembling vehicles and people on the edge of an ancient, dry riverbed, sheltered from the wind.

Based on this valuable information, the search and rescue team adjusted its direction and, after many hardships, finally found the patrol team's vehicle and all personnel, who were almost buried by sand, before nightfall.

Fortunately, apart from some people suffering from mild dehydration and abrasions, no one was seriously injured.

When news of the successful rescue reached command and New York, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

This successful rescue, with follow-up reports from brother news channels, showcased to the world the indomitable and cooperative spirit of Chinese builders under extremely harsh conditions.

The demonstration also showcased the command's efficient organizational capabilities and emergency response skills, as well as the ability of the Warrior Group to utilize global high-tech resources to support the front lines.

What could have been a crisis has instead become an opportunity to showcase the project's management capabilities and humanistic care, which has inadvertently boosted investors' confidence in the project's resilience and the management team.