And so, what was originally one car driving from the family compound to the military region's firing range turned into three, because the chief of staff had taken the political commissar into the political commissar's car and had his bodyguard drive his own car to the arsenal research institute to pick up the director and chief researcher.

By the time they arrived at the firing range, there were already more than just the Zhu family members who had rushed over after hearing the news.

The chief of staff and the political commissar looked puzzled and remained somewhat incredulous, after all, the leader's daughter was too young, even though the N1 engine and the walkie-talkies that are now widely used were made by her.

But...weapons!

A new rifle!

It uses a new type of rifle made from materials she independently developed.

It seems like a fantasy. If it were really that easy, how come there are so many research institutes and academies across the country that focus on developing new weapons and equipment, and so many weapons researchers who spend all their time pulling their hair out?

Not only the chief of staff and the political commissar thought so, but even the director of the research institute and the chief researcher who came with them thought so.

However, Zhu Kaixuan was, after all, the commander of the army, their superior. Whether it was to give Commander Zhu face, to dispel their own doubts, or because of the glimmer of hope for a miracle in their hearts, they stood here together.

This era is too difficult. Every step their country takes is extremely difficult, so they don't want to give up even if there is only the slightest hope.

Perhaps they were truly fortunate enough to encounter a genius in weapons development.

Everyone stood silently at the firing range, watching Commander Zhu personally hand over the novel rifle to Deputy Regiment Commander Fang.

Most of the people present were skeptical, or even dared not believe it, for fear of being too disappointed in the end. But because of that tiny bit of hope, they couldn't help but nervously grip their hands tightly, their eyes fixed on the gun in Fang Meng's hand.

Immediately afterwards, everyone saw Fang Meng stride forward to the designated position and raise his rifle with perfect form.

"Wait, who set up those targets? And why are they so far away?" The chief of staff was the first to notice something was wrong. He frowned and immediately called for a halt.

The range of their domestically developed rifles is simply not far enough to reach the target. Isn't that ridiculous?!

Even the imported AK47s didn't have this range!

"Oh, right. It's about 700 meters long, isn't it? Who erected it? Xiao Xu, go and ask them right away." The political commissar also frowned and quickly sent his bodyguard to handle the matter.

As a political commissar, he thought more and more comprehensively.

That rifle was, after all, independently developed by the leader's daughter. Regardless of the outcome, it cannot negate the girl's talent in weapons development. Even if the test shot is unsuccessful, it should not dampen her enthusiasm. On the contrary, she should be given special training and proper instruction to truly grow into a real weapons researcher.

The military and political commissar believed that with the Zhu family as her backing, coupled with Old Master Bai's status and guidance in scientific research, this girl would one day become an outstanding scientific researcher.

Such talented young people are too precious for their country to lose even one.

Fang Meng paused in his actions, turned his head to look over, and smiled as he politely declined the political commissar's suggestion: "Political Commissar, there's no need to trouble Comrade Xu. We had the target set up by someone else; this range is sufficient for this rifle."

"What?"

Fang Meng wasted no more time. After explaining, he turned around, picked up his rifle, and quickly aimed the muzzle at the target on the hillside ahead through the scope.

The deafening "rat-a-tat-tat-tat!" sound created a tense atmosphere that sent chills down one's spine.

With a range of 700 meters and 200 rounds fired continuously, the muzzle heats up rapidly.

The moment the gunfire ceased, no one spoke; everyone stared in stunned silence at the distant target.

When they saw a small red flag being raised on a distant hillside, a series of gasps filled the arena.

That's not all.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Kaixuan personally picked up the walkie-talkie and ordered the soldiers guarding the hillside to set up a 750-meter target.

When the gunshots rang out again and then fell silent, it seemed as if even breathing could not be heard in the arena.

Bai Nuo turned his head and glanced at the few delicate researchers in the research institute whose faces were flushed red and who looked like they were about to collapse at any moment. He couldn't help but suppress his smile and turned to another guard, whispering, "Go and call Battalion Commander Leng of the 39th Division Independent Regiment. Tell him to bring the medical kit. He should still be at the military hospital at this time."

"Yes, Comrade Bai."

The new guard immediately responded and quickly ran towards the military jeep parked not far away.

There was no need to ask the army commander for instructions again. He was very clear about his true duties as the army commander's bodyguard. Especially after witnessing Comrade Bai's successful development of the new rifle, he was even clearer about whose bodyguard he was.

When another small red flag was raised next to the target at an 800-meter range, the institute's chief researcher took a deep breath, rolled his eyes, and fell backward.

Ten minutes had passed when Leng Rong calmly stepped forward, caught the fallen old man, and skillfully picked up a silver needle with his other hand, inserting it into the old man's throat.

Of all those present, the few who were least surprised by the new assault rifle were the members of the later Independent Regiment.

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