I have to get lucky right away.

Chapter 695 The Scientific Research Maniac's Great Fortune (Part 9)
While feigning ignorance is a traditional tactic of politicians, anyone who thinks they're genuinely stupid is the fool. Seeing the technical advisors' stammering, the president realized the seriousness of the situation. But at the same time, a new idea formed in his mind, and he immediately said:

"You mean... you can't even make a decent PowerPoint presentation?"

Although the words were spoken calmly, without the previous aggressive tone, the technical consultants shrank back like chicks, not daring to speak.

What else could happen?
If you mention developing a seventh-generation fighter jet, they can come up with unrealistic but reasonable demands such as "We need the unity of the federal government, Congress, and the Department of War; we need a manufacturing revival, a complete industrial chain, 800 related professions, tens of thousands of supporting manufacturers, and no Commissioner Smith to inflate prices..."

But even if Xida University went back sixty years, they still couldn't build this behemoth!
But to everyone's surprise, upon seeing their expressions, the commander-in-chief clapped his hands and exclaimed excitedly:
"That's good! Quick, make a list of all the reasons why you can't build it. Yes, this must be a scam by Tokyo University! They've told a colossal lie and are trying to deceive the whole world! That's right, just like the Star Wars program back then, they want to drag us into a bloody marathon of an arms race! It must be!"

"Sir...while your guess is quite reasonable, we are certain that this should be..."

Before Minister Ciyi could finish speaking, the President violently interrupted him, saying, "I don't want any 'should be'! If even we, the greatest country on this planet, the place where the world's most advanced technical talents gather, can't produce a decent PowerPoint presentation, then what makes Tokyo University's presentation real? Or rather, even if it is real, if we say it's fake, would Tokyo University still bring it here to exhibit to our people?"

Everyone wasn't stupid. When the president said this, their eyes lit up immediately. The technical advisors even pulled out their notebooks instantly. Amidst the surge in orders at the pizza shop, an article titled "The Biggest Scam of This Century" was published. It argued from political, military, materials science, and technological reserves perspectives that such a behemoth could not possibly exist.

And the president, naturally, continued the publicity strategy that had been proven effective decades ago, starting with a certain celebrity president—

Tweet.

And so, at 2:30 a.m. at the University of Tokyo, the students of the University of the West were fortunate enough to see the President's article in the afternoon—

"Damn Tokyo University orchestrated a ridiculous scam. We used this kind of military fraud trick back in the last century; it's just a copy of Star Wars."

"It's laughable that the people of Dongda University don't even dare to surpass our Star Wars, only daring to fantasize about a weapon that anyone with a little technical knowledge knows is impossible within the atmosphere! The only thing worth praising is that the special effects of this spaceship are indeed quite good, something our Hollywood should learn from, instead of always making those damn LGBTQIAPKDXREW+ films!"
"Compared to such intimidating ideas, we already have a more reasonable and comprehensive plan. I want to show the people of Dongda University with my actions that only by following the steps and making steady progress can we make our country great again! God bless Xida University!"

With this tweet, a host of familiar social media accounts immediately liked and replied to his latest post, but those combinations of emojis seem poised to become the new darlings of the internet...

The president's tweet was like a spark thrown into a boiling pot of oil, instantly igniting the global media landscape. Western University and its vast media machine went into overdrive, launching a massive "falsification" campaign following a list "carefully" compiled by its technical advisors.

The New York Times' technology section was the first to follow up, with an analysis article published by a senior aerospace materials expert: "According to known materials science, to withstand the enormous thrust (regardless of the propulsion method) required to propel such a behemoth to an altitude of 10,000 meters and hover stably, the structural materials would need to possess strength and toughness far exceeding any alloy or composite material that humans can currently synthesize. This violates basic principles of materials physics."

Following this, CNN invited several former NASA engineers for television interviews, and one expert confidently asserted on camera:
"Whether it's based on a jet engine, a rocket engine, or any propulsion method we envision, generating such a huge amount of lift would require astronomical energy consumption. Even a miniaturized fusion reactor cannot meet such a demand in an instant."

"Even if we ignore all possibilities and assume it really exists, the noise, heat radiation, and airflow disturbance generated by such a powerful propulsion system would be enough to destroy the ship itself and severely impact the city below. However, in the footage released by the University of Tokyo, we cannot see jet streams that conform to the laws of physics, nor can we detect any corresponding energy bursts. This can only be an oversight in the post-production special effects."

Faced with such a public opinion environment, many countries that felt uneasy about the Tokyo Metropolitan Aircraft Carrier also began to get involved, and the BBC, known worldwide for its dark and mysterious perspective, naturally did not want to be left behind.

They quickly produced a special program focusing on the "survival challenge at 18,000 meters altitude." The program pointed out that at that altitude, the temperature is extremely low, the air is thin, and the ultraviolet radiation is strong. Humans simply cannot move around normally in the open environment of the deck, let alone leisurely watch a concert as shown in the picture.

Furthermore, the unnaturally synchronized movements of the audience members clearly suggested they were digitally generated clones. Some even began openly mocking the University of Tokyo for ignoring the limits of human physiology.

A military commentator in The Washington Times even wrote an article mocking the move:
"If the University of Tokyo truly possesses such a groundbreaking strategic weapon, according to any rational military logic, it should be classified as top secret and used to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy at a critical moment. It shouldn't be displayed as stage props at a national celebration, like a Christmas parade! This is completely inconsistent with the strategic behavior of a mature great power! It's more like a meticulously planned psychological warfare attack, intended to intimidate us and cripple our economy!"

Guided by these "authoritative" voices, public opinion within Western University quickly shifted. Many people preferred to believe it was a complex scam rather than accept the harsh reality of their own technology being completely crushed.

Meanwhile, the "special operations funds" urgently allocated by the Ciyi department also came into effect. On domestic online platforms within the University of Tokyo, a group of accounts with "unique" voices began to emerge:
The rational analysis party said: "Everyone, think about it calmly, is this scientifically sound? Obviously not! We should trust science and not let nationalist sentiment cloud our judgment."

nitpickers pointed out: "Look at the reflection on the edge of the deck! It's obvious the 3D rendering engine parameters weren't set correctly! Also, the movement trajectory of the clouds doesn't match the ship's hull!"

The "Strategic Sober Party" says: "Even if it's true, it's foolish to reveal our hand so early! The country is blinded by victory; we should keep quiet and make a fortune!"

They directly criticized the Party: "These special effects were all paid for with taxpayers' money! They should use that money to improve people's lives!"

Faced with the colonists' copy-and-paste techniques, what's about to arrive on the battlefield is...

(End of this chapter)