Forced to marry a disabled man in the countryside? I'll repay you tenfold!

But the scene was filled with sighs and lamentations.

"Marshal, they've clearly tried to intimidate us this time by cutting off so many materials and dozens of technologies. Once that's done, our industrial production will come to a standstill on a large scale next month, even military projects will be affected, and it will have a chain reaction, causing dozens of key projects across the country to be delayed."

Economically, it goes without saying. Foreign exchange reserves were already tight, and now we have to spend even more money to find alternatives elsewhere. There's also a lot of talk internationally, with people feeling we're being manipulated by the US. Countries that do business with us will be hesitant, and might even try to lower prices. If we swallow this insult, we'll never be able to stand tall again.

"Yes, their plan is to cut off the contract for six months to a year first, paralyzing us and causing us significant losses. Then we'll be forced to beg them for more, and sign an even more unequal treaty at a more humiliating price. This isn't the first time they've used this tactic."

Marshal: "Do you think I don't know? This time they came without any room for negotiation. Therefore, we don't need to beg them. Since we're out of materials and technology, let's hurry up and figure it out ourselves!"

Thanks to Su Yatou recently, who contributed so much technology and equipment, we can finally hold our own in some key areas. Although there are still many weaknesses, we will work on them one by one. Sooner or later, we will be able to manufacture every single screw and part ourselves, completely breaking free from their control!

"If we run out of materials, we'll find alternatives; if we're blocked from accessing technology, we'll organize resources to overcome the challenges. We can't let ourselves be suffocated by our own needs!"

Back when we were dirt poor, didn't we still develop the atomic bomb? We're much stronger now than we were then, so what's there to be afraid of?

The marshal became increasingly agitated as he spoke, and slammed his hand on the table.

"Whatever they blockade, we'll conquer. If five years isn't enough, we'll take ten; if ten years isn't enough, we'll take twenty. One day, they'll be begging us to buy their goods, and we won't even want them!"

Someone whispered, "Comrade Su Wanqing is here, should we ask her if she can get any materials?"

"Yes, yes, if she could think of a way, it could alleviate the current difficulties."

The marshal glared at the person who spoke:

"Su girl isn't a god! She already had an incredible ability to get so much technology and equipment before."

However, this time it is a collective sanction imposed by dozens of American companies. These materials alone are in the hundreds or thousands of tons, and there are so many varieties.

It would be remarkable if she could procure even one or two types, but the quantity needed by a country is enormous. We can't just blame Su girl every time we encounter difficulties; what are the rest of us for? Are we all just sitting around doing nothing? Are all these men relying on one woman? Have we no shame?

After the marshal finished criticizing everyone, he took a sip of tea.

Su Wanqing: "~~"

Su Wanqing, however, felt no pressure.

She came here to resolve this matter.

"Marshal, list out exactly how many products they've banned from export this time. Then... whatever we have, we'll get. Even if we can't get a huge quantity, it'll be enough to tide us over."

Upon hearing this, the marshal sighed, "That's all we can do. Don't feel pressured, Su girl. It's okay if we can't get it done. After all, these are not in the same field, and the difficulty is too great."

Su Wanqing nodded and received the list.

It's okay, once we get to America, we'll steal them all back one by one, and then ten times as much.

However, materials are secondary, since they are consumables.

The most important thing is the technology itself. If we could acquire the refining and processing technology and then manufacture these materials ourselves, that would be a permanent solution.

"Alright, let's not talk about these troublesome things. These are things that we should be the ones to figure out. Su girl, go and make the final preparations for the inspection trip. I've also added a few people to the inspection team. Also, there's a nuclear industry appreciation symposium today. Go there, register, and give a few consultations to some senior experts. That's all you need to do. Go and take care of what you're doing."

The marshal waved his hand, not wanting to trouble Su Wanqing with all this messy stuff.

But he was also extremely melancholy.

This move by the United States is tantamount to a calculated scheme.

Unfortunately, they really have no way to catch up; it will take them at least five or ten years!

Su Wanqing nodded: "Okay, I'm on my way now, and I'll give Old Master Sun another acupuncture treatment to consolidate his recovery."

While I'm at it, I'll go find Gu Zhixing and see if he's marked out the locations of all the secret bases in the United States for her.

Even after Su Wanqing left, the scene remained bleak.

This blow has been too great for the entire industrial system.

The marshal said directly, "Don't rely on Su girl for everything. Now that we've lost the materials and technology, what are we going to do next? Quickly draw up a plan!"

"Yes, we refuse to believe it. Do you think we can't survive without them? Do you think we can be trapped and killed by them after decades of blockade?"

On the other side, after Robert and his group left, only Smith, who had visited China twice, was somewhat worried.

Everyone else was smug, but he frowned and asked in a low voice:

"Mr. Robert, do we really have to lock down everything like this? It's not just a matter of locking down for a few months, we'll also lose money for several months."

Moreover... if Huaxia finds another seller, it will be a loss of an important customer for us.

As I mentioned before, things are a bit strange in China these days. The woman who appeared today seems to have quite a few tricks up her sleeve and is able to acquire a lot of things.

Another foreign man named Jason snorted and said disdainfully:

"Smith, if you can't handle the China region, then vacate that position. I think your company is nearing its end."

Don't you realize how brilliant Mr. Robert's strategy is today? It was approved by headquarters.

They won't be able to hold out for more than a few months under such a lockdown.

Even if we've suffered losses these past few months as a united front, how powerful can that woman really be? Our stuff is unique in the world; even if she has the means, where else can she get it? As long as she can't get these materials, isn't the rest of the game in our hands?

Smith opened his mouth, but ultimately swallowed his words. He only sighed inwardly; these people wouldn't listen to him, and nothing he said would make a difference.

But for some reason, the calm face of that Chinese woman kept appearing in his mind, and he always felt that things were not so simple.

Robert patted Smith on the shoulder and said with a forced smile:

"Smith, you're being too cautious. Don't worry, they might be able to get their hands on one or two materials, but with so many companies working together, we've mastered thirty-eight key materials and technologies, which practically encompass the lifeline of all of China's cutting-edge fields."

Just you wait and see. In less than three months, without these things, they will inevitably come to a complete standstill, factories will shut down, projects will be shelved, and then we will have to set all the rules again. We've done this many times before and have never failed."