Who would still be a social slave when they are so rich?

Su Chen's murmur and Xiao Chen's resolute judgment brought a proud smile to Luo Yu Fan's face.

"This gentleman has a keen eye!" Luo Yufan's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement. "The original design of this ship was indeed based on my country's independently developed third-generation reconnaissance ship, the Beidou Star, but its performance has already surpassed that of the Beidou Star!"

You may not have heard of the Beidou Star, but you are probably familiar with the detection ship with four spheres on its head, known as the "most powerful in the world" and nicknamed the "Global Street Rogue". The Beidou Star is from the same batch as the "Street Rogue".

Upon hearing Luo Yufan's introduction, Su Chen finally realized why the face seemed familiar.

When Xiao Chen heard Luo Yu Fan say that the ship in front of him, which was not yet completed, actually surpassed the Beidou Star in performance, his pupils suddenly contracted and a look of shock flashed across his face.

It's worth noting that the Beidou Navigation Satellite System only officially entered service in the last two years, making it arguably the most advanced detection system in China at present. Otherwise, it wouldn't have earned the title of "global street thug."

It is precisely because of its detection technology, which far surpasses the world's advanced level, that it has been kept at a distance by various countries. It can be said that it has earned its reputation in the world by virtue of its own strength.

Xiao Chen's first reaction was that Luo Yufan was exaggerating, but he quickly realized that this was the Zhengdao Park, the place that had created countless miracles.

Xiao Chen took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He turned his gaze back to the half-finished ship in the dock, this time with even more meticulous observation.

"Engineer Luo, you just said that it surpasses the Beidou Star in performance. Could you please explain in which specific aspects you mean?" Xiao Chen's voice returned to calm, but the sharpness in his eyes did not diminish at all; on the contrary, it increased.

Upon hearing this, Luo Yufan did not immediately respond to Xiao Chen's words. Instead, he looked at Su Chen for instructions. Although he knew that Xiao Chen had come with his boss and was one of his own, he naturally had to be cautious when it came to such a top-secret matter.

Su Chen also noticed Luo Yu Fan's gaze, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips. He was quite satisfied with Luo Yu Fan's reaction.

Despite his thoughts, he pretended to scold, saying, "Engineer Luo, this Mr. Xiao is also one of the core members of our park. He just doesn't come here often. Just say what you want to say directly, there's no need to hide anything!"

"Understood, boss!" Luo Yufan nodded, paused for a moment to organize his thoughts, and then explained, "This ship under construction in front of us, our internal code name is 'Bai Ze,' it integrates all the most cutting-edge technological achievements in our park!"

"First, the main body of the ship. We use high-strength composite materials and special welding processes that we have independently developed. Although it is only about 50 meters long, its ability to resist wind and waves and its structural strength far exceed those of the world's most advanced destroyers."

"The gray coating on the hull is arguably the most advanced stealth coating in the world. In addition to being corrosion-resistant, it is also completely immune to detection by various radar waves. It is like a drop of water in the ocean."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Xiao Chen exclaimed in surprise, "Impossible, absolutely impossible! You know, the 'Street Rogue' series can achieve invisibility, and it's only about the size of a seagull. How could you completely absorb this?"

Unlike Xiao Chen, Su Chen didn't lose his composure. After thinking for a moment, he had a slight guess in his mind, and immediately asked tentatively, "You didn't use that paint on this ship, did you?"

If he remembered correctly, Luo Yufan was experimenting with this thing when he first came here. At that time, Luo Yufan explained that when this paint was applied to the car body, even the camera could not detect the car's existence.

Unexpectedly, Luo Yufan's mind was so sharp that he applied it directly to the warship.

“Yes, boss!” Luo Yu Fan replied affirmatively, “However, this is a version that has been improved many times. It is a level more advanced than the original version and has a wider range of uses.”

"No... wait a minute, you two!" The two understood, but Xiao Chen was even more confused. "What were you talking about the coating on that ship? Car paint?"

Seeing Xiao Chen's bewildered expression, Su Chen's smile widened, but he still explained the situation with the paint to him.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen became agitated again. This was only the beginning!

We haven't even figured out the ships and the sonar system yet, and now this stealth oil—oops, stealth coating—has suddenly appeared. Will there be even more shocking technologies to come next?

Silently noting down the cloaking coating in his mental notebook, Xiao Chen had now figured it out. In the next few days, he wouldn't go out for sea fishing or sightseeing. Instead, he would take a good look around the Zhengdao Park, dig deeper into the ongoing projects, and see what amazing things were hidden inside.

Xiao Chen took a few deep breaths. Having seen many big scenes, he quickly suppressed his shock and looked at Luo Yu Fan, saying, "Engineer Luo, please continue!"

Luo Yufan nodded slightly and continued his introduction, "Secondly, there's the detection system. We've eliminated the brightly colored design of traditional detection ships with 'a few balls on their heads' and integrated all the large detection arrays, including the independently developed new phased array radar, the multi-functional electronic reconnaissance system, and most importantly, the underwater acoustic detection array, into the ship!"

He pointed to the highly dense superstructure and hull sides of the "Baize": "Inside these parts, there are gallium nitride transceiver templates that we have independently developed. Not only is the power density higher, but the detection range and accuracy are also nearly 40% higher than those of the Beidou Star. More importantly, it is extremely stealthy. Unless you conduct a progressive reconnaissance, you can roam freely in the sea."

"Wait a minute, Engineer Luo!" Su Chen raised his hand to interrupt Luo Yu Fan and asked, "You just said that it uses an internal processing system. This ship is only about fifty meters long. Can this space accommodate so much equipment?"

The reason for the four spheres on top is that radar and electronic detection equipment are very large. If they were built into the ship, the area of ​​the hull would have to be at least doubled.

It's worth noting that the Beidou Star is 130 meters long, more than twice the size of the Baize Star in front of us. That's a huge difference.

How could the small-sized Bai Ze ship accommodate equipment that was even more advanced than the Beidou Star?

This was also a question that puzzled Xiao Chen. Hearing Su Chen's question, he nodded in agreement.

When Luo Yu Fan heard Su Chen's question, he didn't seem embarrassed at all. Instead, he showed a smile that said, "I've been waiting for you to ask this."

“Boss, you’ve hit the nail on the head!” He took two steps closer to Su Chen, his tone tinged with mystery. “This is one of the biggest breakthroughs of the Bai Ze. We have successfully achieved miniaturization and high integration of the detection equipment!”

Luo Yufan then launched into a long explanation to Su Chen and Xiao Chen, leaving Su Chen completely bewildered. Xiao Chen occasionally managed to interject with a few questions about heat dissipation and interference resistance, but the rest of the explanation consisted mainly of Luo Yufan's monologue.

In the end, Su Chen only remembered a series of technical terms, such as "miniaturization," "distributed," and "artificial intelligence core"!
To sum it up in Su Chen's words, this Bai Ze is awesome!
A fifty-meter-long ship integrates detection capabilities that originally required ships over a hundred meters long, and its performance has made a huge leap! The level of technology involved is enough to shock anyone who knows the inside story.

Xiao Chen fell silent. Just as he had expected, one bombshell after another followed.

The design concept of the Bai Ze can be said to be at the forefront of the world.

But he quickly realized the most crucial point and hurriedly asked, "What about the Bai Ze's propulsion system? If it's all-electric or diesel, its range will be quite limited!"

When the topic turned to the power system, Luo Yufan's face showed a rare hint of hesitation.

Seeing this, Su Chen raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong? Is the power system in trouble?" Hearing this, Luo Yu Fan quickly waved his hand, "Boss, the power system isn't in trouble at all. On the contrary, it's extremely powerful!"

Upon hearing this, the scene fell silent. Su Chen and Xiao Chen exchanged a glance, both seeing fear in each other's eyes!
"Holy crap, you guys didn't install controlled nuclear fusion on the Bai Ze and use it as a propulsion system, did you?" Su Chen looked at Luo Yu Fan with a serious expression.

After all, this matter is too important. If there is even the slightest deviation, not to mention the shipyard, even the entire industrial park and Zhengdao Island may not be able to withstand it.

Even Xiao Chen's gaze towards Luo Yufan carried a hint of danger.

Luo Yufan also noticed that the two of them looked strange, and knew that if he didn't explain things clearly, the situation would become awkward.

He quickly explained, "No, no! It's just that when we were designing it, Professor Wu and I discussed privately whether we could use a micro-miniature controlled nuclear fusion reactor as the power system for the Bai Ze!"

"At the time, I came up with two plans: one was to use an all-electric system, and the other was to use a micro-scale controlled nuclear fusion reactor. Professor Chen is currently experimenting with miniaturization. If it is successful, we will adopt the second plan!"

Su Chen and Xiao Chen relaxed slightly, but Su Chen's expression quickly turned serious. His gaze sharpened as he stared intently at Luo Yu Fan and questioned, "Why didn't we hear your report on such an important matter? Do you know how serious the consequences would be if there were any accidents or leaks of confidential information?"

"Boss, we haven't developed a micro-scale controlled nuclear fusion reactor yet, so I was thinking of reporting to you after we did!" Luo Yu Fan's voice grew softer and softer, and in the end he lowered his head in shame.

Seeing Luo Yufan's expression, Su Chen's anger subsided considerably, but his tone remained stern: "Engineer Luo, I understand your passion for technological breakthroughs, but rules are rules, especially when it comes to top-secret projects!"

"Even theoretical discussions and preliminary plans must be reported immediately! This is not to limit your creativity, but to protect you and the entire park, do you understand?"

He also understood that Luo Yufan was just a simple techie. From the moment he took over the shipyard, he implemented closed management in order to thoroughly understand the shipbuilding-related technologies. This shows his dedication to technology.

Hearing Su Chen's reprimand, Luo Yu Fan realized that he had overstepped the rules this time. He lowered his head even further and said with regret in his voice, "Boss, I understand. I didn't think things through this time. I am willing to accept the punishment!"

Seeing that things had gone on enough, Xiao Chen spoke up to smooth things over, but his expression remained serious: "Su Chen is right! Engineer Luo, as the person in charge of the shipyard, you should know the importance of the confidentiality system even more!"

"From now on, any projects or plans involving confidentiality must be reported immediately. This is not only about implementing the system, but also about getting more experts involved and providing more ideas. I hope you will take this seriously, Engineer Luo!"

"Mr. Xiao is right!" Luo Yufan also understood his mistake and his attitude was quite sincere.

Su Chen sighed and gently patted Luo Yufan's shoulder: "Alright, it's good that you've realized your mistake. Don't let it happen again! Now tell me, what stage has Professor Chen's research on micro-scale controlled nuclear fusion reactors reached so far?"

Speaking of this, Su Chen thought that once he returned to the park, he would definitely have a good talk with Old Man Chen. How could he not report such an important matter to him last night?

Once controlled nuclear fusion energy is stably miniaturized, it will bring about a revolutionary change to the world order!
This is not merely a matter of providing power to a ship; it is a national instrument capable of changing the fate of a nation and reshaping the world order.

Once a micro-sized controlled nuclear fusion reactor is realized, exploring the universe will no longer be a dream, but a reality within reach.

When Luo Yufan heard Su Chen ask about the research progress, his spirits lifted slightly, but his tone remained that of a serious researcher: "Although Professor Chen's team has a deep foundation in controlled nuclear fusion, their progress in miniaturization research is not going smoothly, and I'm afraid they won't be able to make a breakthrough in the short term!"

After a pause, Luo Yufan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Boss, you'll need to ask Professor Chen for the specifics yourself."

He wanted Su Chen to provide more support in this regard, but in the end he didn't say it aloud.

The park has given these project leaders maximum authority. As long as they need the technology or materials, and the park has them, the resources will be available immediately. This is a treatment they never dared to dream of before. What more could they ask for?
Su Chen had been keeping an eye on Luo Yu Fan, and naturally noticed the fleeting hesitation on his face, understanding his thoughts.

"I'll ask Professor Chen about the micro-scale controlled nuclear fusion reactor." Su Chen glanced at the ship not far away and said, "You should think more about the future of ocean-going ships. If Professor Chen achieves that, this fifty-meter-long boat will be a bit inadequate!"

"Also..." Su Chen glanced at Xiao Chen beside him, who seemed hesitant to speak, and continued, "Compile a list of the technologies used by the Bai Ze, and show it to me later!"

"Understood, boss! I'll finish organizing it tonight and hand it over to you tomorrow!" Luo Yu Fan's face was beaming with excitement. He wasn't stupid; how could he not understand Su Chen's lofty ideal—to conquer the deep sea!

"There's no need to rush. You still need to take better care of your health and get at least eight hours of sleep every day! Remember, this isn't a suggestion, it's an order!" Su Chen said with a serious expression.

Tech enthusiasts like Luo Yufan become completely absorbed in their research and don't care about time or their health at all.

"Yes!" Luo Yufan straightened his back and answered loudly, his voice echoing throughout the entire No. 1 dock.

"Alright~ I've learned what I needed to know, so I won't waste your time any longer!" Su Chen patted Luo Yufan on the shoulder again, then led Xiao Chen away from Dock No. 1.

As soon as he stepped out of the dock, Xiao Chen whispered, "Thank you!"

He understood perfectly well why Su Chen had asked Luo Yu Fan to compile the information; it was all for his sake.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen smiled slightly and gently circled Xiao Chen's chest with his hand. "You two brothers are still talking about this? These techniques are more useful to you than to me!"

But Su Chen immediately changed the subject, put his arm around Xiao Chen's shoulder, and a strange look flashed in his eyes: "But, Brother Chen, you know the value of these things. It's impossible to take them for free. How about this, you go to those old men and take some things in exchange? What do you think?"

"Get out of here! You're really trying to fool me! You think I haven't been disciplined by the old man enough, huh?" Xiao Chen rolled his eyes at Su Chen, knowing full well that this guy was a sly fox.

"No way! How could the old men beat someone as meritorious as you? Don't you think so?" Su Chen's face was full of smiles.

"You little rascal..." Xiao Chen chuckled and patted Su Chen's hand on his shoulder. He naturally understood that Su Chen was pushing him forward, and it would be a lie to say he wasn't excited.

But he also understood that some things are better left unsaid; saying them aloud might change their meaning.

"When I get back, I'll visit those old gentlemen!"

The two walked towards the main gate, chatting and laughing. The shipyard, shrouded in night, was exceptionally quiet, and their conversation carried far, occasionally punctuated by the smug laughter of someone who had succeeded in their scheme. (End of Chapter)