Crossing through time 04, I blew up the American aircraft carrier.

What about faith? What about integrity?

They once firmly believed in open source technology, in contributing technology to the world and enhancing the strength of the entire industry. Now... they're actually abandoning openness to the Western world?

Hassan was filled with emotion at that moment.

"Okay, Dr. Booth, rest assured, even if it's only open to the East, this multi-rotor drone technology will develop rapidly!"

"Yes, Hassan, take a look at our brand new drone. The initial design is complete!"

Dr. Booth pointed to the worktable.

There, a desktop-sized drone is already taking shape.

The fuselage is made of PVC pipes, with a motorcycle engine at the rear driving a rear-mounted propeller. The delta wings on both sides and the conical nose are all made of hand-rolled plastic.

"Excellent, excellent!" Hassan nodded. "Dr. Booth, your research is progressing very quickly!"

"Currently, there is still a shortage of materials for these drones; mass production will be necessary in the future..."

"No problem, the PVC pipes and motorcycle engines will arrive soon, and mass production won't be a problem!"

"What?" Dr. Booth's eyes widened. They'd already started buying in bulk?

Hassan is such a great help; with him, I really don't have to worry about anything!

"Once those are resolved, only electronic components remain, which can only be sourced from the West, and I'm afraid..."

"It's okay, just tell me the model numbers of the electronic components you need, and I can find the corresponding replacements... Never mind, just give me the circuit board design, and I'll order it directly from outside. It'll be ready to go."

Dr. Booth's eyes widened again: "Where...where did you get this from?"

"Dongda, Huaqiangbei!"

No matter what electronic parts you need, you can find them in Huaqiangbei, and the prices are cheap!

Someone once conducted an experiment: they went to the SEG Electronics Plaza and assembled a product that was exactly the same as a certain Apple mobile phone in just one morning!

"Okay, I'll give you the circuit diagram now."

Hassan took the USB drive containing the data and then planned to walk outside.

"Hassan!"

"Dr. Booth, is there anything else?"

"Julia's fourteenth birthday is in a few days, and you..."

"Really? That's great, Dr. Booth. Don't worry, I'll prepare a birthday present for Julia."

Dr. Booth glanced at Hassan with a complicated expression, his Adam's apple bobbing. There were some things he still couldn't say, and he could only watch Hassan walk away quickly.

It would be more convenient to run the network cable into the military industrial base, but it would easily expose the target, so we would have to travel back and forth. Next... we need to find a capable assistant to take on this communication work!

Said is loyal enough, but unfortunately... he doesn't understand Chinese.

As Hassan pondered this, he stepped out of the cave and saw Said standing outside with an unhappy expression.

"Sayyid, what happened?"

"Yusuf has arrived!"

"Who?"

"Yusuf Midani".

In later generations, some people said that the Houthi armed forces were a family business, with the spiritual leader Badr al-Din al-Houthi, the big boss Abdul al-Houthi, and the second-in-command being his brother-in-law, Yusuf Midani.

What's this guy doing here? Is he here to seize power?

The Houthi rebels grew and prospered under Hassan! No one wanted to see a power grab and infighting, and everyone was very unhappy about his arrival!

Hassan thought for a moment and then said, "Now that my brother-in-law is here, of course we should go and see where he is."

"Over there with Abdul-Housse."

For safety reasons, everyone lived in caves, which were dark and damp. So, when the weather was nice, Abdul-Housse would be taken out of the cave to bask in the sun.

At that moment, right at the cave entrance, Yusuf Midani pushed his wheelchair, looking at the mountain scenery.

"Abdul, your sister cried for three whole days after hearing the news about you. Then she sent me here to join the Houthi rebels and avenge you. But... I'm not afraid of dying, I'm afraid of being suspected..."

Just then, he heard rustling footsteps on the path ahead, and he quickly shut his mouth.

Two young men approached, and the one in the lead immediately greeted him from a distance, "Brother-in-law Yusuf, I welcome you on behalf of the Houthi rebels!"

"Hassan-Yahya?"

"Yes, it's me." Hassan warmly shook his hand. "Brother-in-law, did you come here specifically to see His Excellency Abdul, or do you wish to stay and fight alongside him?"

"I……"

"Brother-in-law Yusuf, you've come with hatred for the enemy, haven't you? Then please join our forces!"

Said, standing nearby, was getting anxious. "Hassan, why are you welcoming him? It would be better to get rid of him!"

"Yes, I request to join the army! I've heard that even the lowest-ranking commanders need to be brave soldiers in combat. Please put me in a lower-level unit so I can start as a soldier!"

He had to make his stance clear: I'm here to fight, not to seize power! I have no interest in power!

"Brother-in-law Yusuf, what are your special skills? Have you ever been to school?"

"University of Yemen, Master of Political Science"

Wow, he's a top student!

Hassan's eyes lit up: "Someone like you is suited for clerical work. By the way, do you speak any foreign languages?"

"English, French, and Chinese."

Chinese!

Hassan became even more excited; this was exactly what he needed!

"Brother-in-law Yusuf, you shouldn't be fighting on the ground. Someone as talented as you can come directly to my side. We need to establish a Houthi armed forces office," Hassan said. "How about you be the head of this office?"

I was worried because every time I contacted my uncle, I had to travel such a long way. I needed someone to run errands for me!

It would be perfect if Yusuf came!

He speaks several languages, which facilitates communication, and he also speaks Chinese, so he can contact his uncle via QQ! As for loyalty…

He was an office director, seemingly glamorous on the surface, but in reality, power comes from the barrel of a gun. Without contact with those who wield guns, he was just a castle in the air!

If he stays with the Houthis, he can utilize his strengths; if he wants to rebel... no officer will follow him!

Under Hassan's expectant gaze, Yusuf Midani readily nodded: "Alright, Hassan, I'll do whatever you ask!"

"Well, I have something very important to entrust to you, Saeed. You'll be taking Director Yusuf out for a bit later..."

Hassan made some arrangements and then handed the USB drive containing the data to Yusuf Midani.

When he gets back, he can check the chat history and see how well the work has been done.

In another cave, the spiritual leader Badr al-Din al-Housse listened attentively to his subordinates' report on Hassan's arrangements, and then remained silent for a long time.

"This Hassan is both tolerant and politically astute. The Houthi movement will indeed flourish under his leadership! By the way, let's prepare for Hassan's wedding. His first wife's wedding can't be too shabby."