What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 148: Ocean Appointment
What could change if we went back thirty years?
This is a question that Tang Wen would think about whenever he had some free time, and he was subconsciously working towards this goal.

Established facts cannot be changed, but Tang Wen will find ways to influence every tragedy that may occur in the future.

After the financial crisis and possible turmoil, Lao Zhang's attitude has changed visibly, and it will definitely be conveyed to the top level later.

Although Tang Wen’s “Nanyang Dragon Group” is nonsense, the real Nanyang Chinese of this era are still very capable and are a significant boost to the domestic economy.

If we can really stop the tragedy, we may be able to gain this power.

……

"Mr. Giant, what's the status of the negotiations for the purchase of the Varyag?"

Shi Juzhu didn't know how many calls he had received today, but he didn't dare not answer them.

He really didn't expect that what Tang Wen said would come true so quickly.

As an active user of Dawang BBS, he was almost one of the first people to know about the appearance of an aircraft carrier in Echeng Port.

The first reaction was: disbelief.

There is no news about where the aircraft carrier came from in China. It is impossible that it was built by China.

Purchased abroad? Such big news must have been all over the place long ago. It is impossible to keep it hidden until the delivery back to China.

However, after confirmation from personal connections, this news is extremely true. Although it is estimated to be an aircraft carrier much smaller than the Varyag, its degree of completion is completely different:
This is a flat-bed catapult aircraft carrier with a complete appearance, capable of sailing under its own power, and with an entire crew of sailors.

Especially when operated by sailors, which usually only happens after the navy takes over.

Even if he didn't believe it, Shi Juzhu had to face the facts and the chain reaction that would follow.

The group supporting him is more informed, and the existence of the Hornet is no longer a secret.

Although we don’t know who built this aircraft carrier or where it was manufactured, there is no doubt that it is indeed an aircraft carrier.

Shi Juzhu has already received a lot of fundraising, but there has been no news on the negotiations with the Black Sea Shipyard.

It is not possible to get the funds back for the time being, but these financiers will naturally follow up on the progress of Varyag, and hope will not be entirely pinned on Shi Juzhu.

Confidence, confidence has been transferred.

If it was just fundraising, it would be fine, but what’s more important is the attention from the Navy.

Some time ago, the Navy contacted him in a secret way. Although there was a certain element of threat, the Navy was generally willing to provide assistance in purchasing the Varyag. This was a valuable opportunity.

But starting from a few days ago, the navy's "advisors" began to become indifferent and lost a lot of enthusiasm.

When he actually came into contact with the Varyag, he realized how deep the water was and how difficult it would be without official help.

Shi Juzhu thought of Tang Wen, but the latter's phone was always busy, so he had to give up in the end.

When he opened the BBS, he found that the first post had been pushed up to the top of the forum at a crazy rate, with the total number of replies exceeding 3000 in one day, which was very scary.

Moreover, the pictures are more abundant. Most of the pictures uploaded now are taken and transcoded by expensive digital cameras, and the shooting effects are very good.

Because there was no deliberate obstruction, almost all the details of the Hornet were captured from all angles. Even in a telephoto shot of the island, several naval leaders could be recognized after zooming in.

It is certain and indisputable.

The shocking impact of the Hornet is no less than when the wall-climbers first photographed the J2011 in 20, and even the reactions are extremely similar.

Many of the early replies were in disbelief, but it was precisely because of their desire for aircraft carriers that they came in to reply.

There are even professionals who carefully analyze the countries at home and abroad that can build aircraft carriers, and then prove from various angles that they cannot be built domestically or purchased abroad.

However, when more and more photos were disclosed, and even Bai Yang, a reporter from the Goose City Evening News, posted a post under his real name and included a large number of professional photos, the public opinion changed overwhelmingly.

The new replies became extremely emotional, releasing the long-suppressed excitement of countless people.

Just by looking at the words on the webpage, Shi Juzhu could feel the owner's extreme excitement and surprise.

Shi Juzhu felt inexplicably irritated and opened the door to go out for some fresh air. Unexpectedly, when he reached the door, he saw two employees sneaking down the stairs and bumped into him.

Giant Group is one of the earliest companies in China to develop a "corporate culture". It pays special attention to the management of its employees and strictly prohibits employees from leaving the company without reason except during breaks and after get off work hours.

The two employees were very embarrassed after being caught by the boss and did not dare to speak for a while.

Shi Juzhu caught a glimpse of the car keys in someone's hand and frowned, asking, "Are you looking for a distributor?"

"Forehead……"

Shi Juzhu's prestige was still there, so one of them didn't dare to lie and said honestly:

"I'm sorry, Mr. Shi, I shouldn't have used the bus without permission, but I did have something urgent to do, and I apologize."

"Where are you guys going?"

"Goose, Goose City."

Shi Juzhu had a bad feeling in his heart and asked tentatively:

"Have you seen the aircraft carrier mentioned on the Internet?"

The employee who took the car keys became excited and said quickly:

"Yes, Mr. Shi, I just... saw it by chance. Sorry, but I'm a military fan and have loved these things since I was a child... The aircraft carrier will be docked for a few hours, so there's still time to drive over. I want to go and take a look. I don't want my salary or perfect attendance today."

"I'm Mr. Shi too. I just want to see our own aircraft carrier. Please."

The two of them apologized and requested incoherently. Shi Juzhu thought for a few seconds and said:
"I'm going to Goose City too. You guys go ahead. Are there any empty cars left? If there are people in the company who are willing to go, take them with you. It won't count as absence."

After saying this, Shi Juzhu walked towards the elevator without looking back. He didn't know why he did this.

If the Varyag returns home, will there be people who will skip work and come to the Pearl River?

"Long live President Shi!"

A voice sounded behind him, and after a while there was a cheer.

……

Echeng Port.

“…our singing voices are so loud.”

"The People's Navy marches forward, determined to defend the motherland's oceans."

"Military and civilian unity is essential. We must be fully prepared... and build our coastal defenses into an iron wall!"

"Build the coastal defense into an iron wall!"

In the last rays of the sun, the navy song echoed again and again in the harbor.

When the aircraft carrier arrived at the beginning, everyone was excited and cheering. Soon, retired sailors began to sing. The simple lyrics were easy to remember, and soon more and more people joined in.

When Huang Dongshun arrived with most of the retired crew members of the Fudong, they became the main force of the chorus.

He didn't remember how many times they sang it, but he knew that more and more people came to the port and were reluctant to leave. They took turns singing the Navy Song, the National Anthem and other songs over and over again, until everyone was in tears and sang until they were hoarse without realizing it.

The sailors on the aircraft carrier initially advised everyone to evacuate, but at some point they also joined the chorus. The military and civilians sang together in waves, pushing the atmosphere to a climax.

Bai Yang, who had received the news long ago and rushed over, climbed up the gantry crane when there were few people around and faithfully recorded everything.

"Comrades, disperse, go home!"

As it was getting dark, the sailors who maintained order tried again to persuade people to go back, but to little avail.

Every time a group of people left, another one would come right after.

The Hornet, with its unfamiliar and severely understaffed crew, was not yet capable of night navigation and was silently waiting for the eager crowds under the lights.

On the bridge, the old man's eyes were also moved by emotions and tears flowed down his face.

But this is only one of the reasons, more of it comes from Lao Zhang’s latest report.

If this is the case in China, don’t the Chinese in Southeast Asia hope for a powerful navy to save them?

A battleship and an aircraft carrier, this gift is absolutely significant, even unique.

Next year will be the time when the economic crisis breaks out. Can the Navy meet their expectations and keep the appointment on time?
(End of this chapter)