What does it mean to get a perfect score on the college entrance exam but then go missing?

"Director Zhao, here's today's draft!"

capital.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Zhao Jianhua from the Information Department hurriedly came out of the changing room, his face full of panic.

The assistant had already prepared the draft.

He was still somewhat out of his element.

"What's going on? I'm about to board the plane..."

The assistant said helplessly, "This is an emergency; we need to hold a press conference immediately."

"You're the only one in the company who can keep things under control."

"I have already postponed your follow-up schedule."

Zhao Jianhua nodded.

There's nothing much to do with the subsequent schedule.

The key issue is that today's whole thing was done in a rather rushed and hurried manner.

What could be so serious that it would warrant recalling a department head from the airport?

So he tried asking, "Could it be a war?"

Assistant: "The matter is rather complicated; the superiors' instructions are all in the draft."

"It's just a draft; you'll have to work with it."

"You can watch while you do your makeup; there are still ten minutes before it starts."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jianhua could only nod and follow his assistant into the dressing room.

Needless to say.

The article I have today is definitely about a major breaking news event.

Under normal circumstances, it is very likely to be a sudden disaster.

But since the leader has given instructions, then that can be ruled out.

Because if it were a disaster, Zhao Jianhua would know what to say even without instructions from the leaders.

In this case, the information in one's hands may need to be used to form a position.

If that's the case, then it becomes quite complicated.

Zhao Jianhua entered the dressing room and sat in his usual seat. The makeup artist had already skillfully begun applying makeup.

He opened the folder and read quickly.

This reading was quite something; he almost blurted out "Holy crap!"

As a well-trained spokesperson, his language repertoire is free of profanity.

But now, he really couldn't hold back any longer.

"Has the war zone gone mad? They're firing missiles every other day without even notifying us!"

Zhao Jianhua's face was full of resentment.

"If they do it this way, I'm really quitting. Who can stand being attacked by their own people?"

……

……

Ten minutes later.

Blue Hall, overflowing with pots and pans.

Those sitting in the front row were all Zhao Jianhua's old friends.

CNN, NBC, FOX, BBC, Reuters...

They were all Zhao Jianhua's old friends, reactionary vanguards.

Most of these foreign media outlets are not acting out of kindness; their questions are always tinged with preconceived accusations, and they are always trying to trap people.

However, Zhao Jianhua has been in this position for more than a year or two, and he has figured out some tricks to outmaneuver them.

The only downside today was that things happened too suddenly, leaving him little time to organize his thoughts.

Therefore, he could only host the press conference while mentally organizing his words.

"Good evening, fellow journalists. Welcome to today's press conference. First, I'd like to announce some news."

Earlier today.

"A research department in my country successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, with its intended impact point in the western Pacific Ocean."

"According to observations, the missile's flight trajectory was normal, and the test was a complete success."

"Here, I call upon the people of the whole country to pay the highest tribute to all the researchers engaged in this project and thank them for their hard work!"

"Now, please ask your questions!"

The brief official announcement left everyone in the audience completely bewildered.

There is no other reason.

This press conference was the last one to start.

Prior to this, neighboring countries had already held press conferences to condemn the actions.

In addition, there are many different opinions about this launch on the internet.

As everyone predicted, the University of Tokyo would definitely turn a blind eye and remain silent.

After all, launching a ballistic missile without notifying the international community is tantamount to provoking the whole world.

But they actually admitted to such a heinous act with such a smooth tongue?

After a five-second silence, the reporters in the audience immediately raised their hands in a rush.

"Speaker, this is from CNN!"

"To the best of my knowledge, your country did not issue any warning before launching the missile."

"You didn't even inform your allies."

Is that so?

Zhao Jianhua looked up at his old friend and thought to himself, "That's right."

They started by asking questions that were quick to label or accuse.

If you answer yes, she will stand on her moral high ground and accuse you.

If you answer no, then fine, all the questions that follow are just empty promises.

It's always been a struggle to lane against him.

But today, Zhao Jianhua glanced down at the manuscript in his hand, smiled slightly, and uttered two words.

"Yes."

The reporter was taken aback for a moment, then immediately pressed for an answer.

"Your actions of launching missiles without warning threaten global security and are extremely irresponsible."

"What if the government makes a misjudgment?"

"Speaker, have you thought about this issue?"

Zhao Jianhua smiled slightly: "May I ask, was there a misjudgment by the state?"

reporter:"……"

"No, then there is no pseudo-problem."

Zhao Jianhua stood tall and proud.

"Our research departments conduct test launches on their own territory without needing to notify any other country in advance."

"It wasn't necessary before, it's not necessary now, and it will be even less necessary in the future."

"Next!"

Done.

Zhao Jianhua's gaze did not linger on her for long.

But the next reporter who stood up was even more difficult to deal with than this blonde, blue-eyed woman.

Before the questions even began, everyone in the room could already smell the tension.

Because it was a reporter from the Philippines who stood up.

"This is GMA TV."

"This so-called missile flew over our airspace this afternoon; this is a blatant act of aggression!"

"According to our radar observations, this aircraft has a top speed of Mach 27 and is capable of carrying nuclear weapons!"

"Such weapons of mass destruction were glossed over by the spokesperson with just a casual mention of a research project!"

"This tramples on the international order and challenges the bottom line of our friendly neighbors!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jianhua still wore his signature smile.

"Mr. Marcos, please note that this is a press conference, not a street argument!"

"Secondly, let me correct your problem."

"This research missile has a maximum speed of Mach 29, not Mach 27 as you claimed!"

Next, to answer your question.

"This project is a research project and has no offensive intent."

"Finally, let me remind you one more time."

"If we were to attack your country, we wouldn't need nuclear weapons; you should be more concerned about short-range missiles."

The scene suddenly fell silent.

All the reporters were somewhat doubting their ears.

Is this still an answer?

What does it mean to say "you should be worried about short-range missiles"?

Isn't this a blatant threat?