More than an hour later, before the C-160 had even left the country, Xia Yu and Liv had already returned home.
It's lunchtime, time to eat!
Mom cooked a couple more dishes to fill their stomachs, and then they had to pack their bags, since their flight was tomorrow.
Time flies back home. It's time to go back to Afica to make a living, earn tons of gold, and piles of US dollars.
Xia Yu just got married, and the financial pressure is still "big".
"You really don't need to bring a down jacket."
Lin Shuqin asked her son and husband again.
"No need, short sleeves and trousers are enough. We'll be back in March, so we can only bring two spring outfits at most."
Xia Yu's winter clothes were all prepared for her trip to Central Asia and her return to China.
In Afika, they might only wear down jackets when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Liv. When they went into the Keniyya Mountains for combat, they would just wear an extra coat.
"It wasn't very cold when we went."
Lin Shuqin, who was folding clothes, said worriedly.
"Don't worry, I've booked a car to take you to the airport."
There are no direct flights from China to Germany, so Xia Yu considered chartering a plane to go back.
However, for such a long straight-line distance, it would be impossible to afford to charter a four-engine Boeing 747 or an Airbus A380 (it's not cost-effective).
Among the many twin-engine business jets, the Gulfstream G650ER and the Global Express 7000, both launched in the last two years, are capable of fulfilling this role.
However, they currently only have test units, and it will be anywhere from several months to several years before the first mass-produced unit rolls off the production line.
Modern aviation technology is iterating very slowly, and new products are being introduced incrementally. The previous generation Gulfstream G650 and Global Express 6000 (XRS) either barely reached the maximum range or were still far from it, just like the Dassault 8X.
In this situation, Xia Yu couldn't just tell them to keep flying and that he would refuel them in the air if they ran out of fuel, so he had no choice but to transfer flights instead!
The first leg cost 26,000 yuan per person, and he booked four business class tickets on Aifei Airlines.
Xia Yu is not short of money and would like to buy a first-class ticket, but unfortunately most airlines in Afica only offer business class and first class services, so business class it is!
Back then, he and Lao Xia took more than ten hours in economy class, with several transfers, to reach Afica. The conditions now are at least better than they were then.
However, Xia Yu's net worth is expected to exceed ten figures this year. Does he need to spend tens of millions of dollars like those super-rich characters to buy a Gulfstream G650er?
As the owner of a PMC company, he thought it over and decided against it. While these business jets were very comfortable to sit in, the fuselage was just too fragile.
Let's not even talk about anti-aircraft missiles; a single grenade could destroy the entire aircraft. The key issue is that the cabin width of this small plane is too small to fit the F-111's ejection cockpit.
After much thought, I'll try to find a military transport plane and modify it myself if I get the chance!
These pre-built corporate PCs are just like brand-name computers; they're all for show. Experts build their own PCs.
Xia Yu, who possesses the system, is a master among masters; he alone is equivalent to a professional modification team.
Back in their room, Liv was also packing their luggage.
After a month of staying, she's really reluctant to leave.
Leaving aside Afica, Liv was mentally prepared when she chose to join Doctors Without Borders, but the security situation had already begun to deteriorate when she was still studying in Munihei.
It's fine when you're in school, but once you leave the school gates, you have to have some means of self-defense.
Liv's choice was an EDC scalpel, the kind where the used blade can be discarded at any time.
For her, the good news was that she had never used it, but the bad news was why she hadn't used it, despite so many cases being reported in the news.
After arriving in Afica, the scalpel was upgraded to a small pistol, and Liv usually kept the submachine gun on the vehicle, only taking it out when she got out of the vehicle for each deployment.
Two Glocks, one large and one small, are enough for everyday use, but what about guns in China?
Decades ago, there were still some. Xia Yu handed over his grandfather's Type 38 rifle before he was even born (in the 1980s), but he still inherited a whole can of 6.5x50mm Arisaka bullet casings.
When Xia Yu returned this time, he also planned to select a dozen or so guns in good condition, refit them in Afica, and test them.
The primer and warhead can be printed using the 6.5x50mm SR, but the propellant needs to be changed; reducing the propellant charge makes it less powerful.
As for guns, they can be bought for a few hundred dollars in the United States. He also bought a rare folding Type 38 rifle, officially called the Type 100 Prototype Small Gun, which was specially designed for the advancing parachute troops (Japanese paratroopers).
This thing is even rarer than the disassembled Type 2 pistol that fires 7.7x58mm bullets, and it cost Xia Yu 3,500 dollars.
It's a bit pricey, but it's a rare firearm that my grandfather never used. As an offering, it's definitely better than Want Want Rice Crackers.
Xia Yu is very filial. His grandfather likes tractors and has a World War II tank in his museum. His maternal grandfather is used to the old guns of the Japanese. We have the Mauser C96 pistol and the standard and paratrooper versions of the Type 38 rifle.
There are also carbine, cavalry, sniper, and red modified barrel versions on the collection list. If you collect all six of them, your grandfather will be incredibly popular.
The following afternoon, a Mercedes-Benz MPV pulled up to Xia Yu's apartment building and picked up the four of them, heading to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Their flight is at night, operated by a Boeing 787, and there's only one flight a day.
Actually, interstate overnight flights are also an option, as passengers can sleep through the night and the flights are served breakfast and dinner.
The car drove all the way to the terminal, which was not cold at all. After checking in and going through security, we arrived at the lounge, ate a quick bite to fill our stomachs, and then boarded. We then took a small car to the plane.
It has to be said that civil aviation is indeed cumbersome; for short distances of a few thousand kilometers, it's really not as convenient as fighter jets.
After takeoff, the flight attendants served meals, but Xia Yu didn't drink any of the black tea they brewed for her. She had been fooled before; if she had drunk it, she wouldn't have been able to sleep that night.
The dinner was so-so, and I didn't have high expectations. But my parents found it quite novel. One of them had never eaten airplane food before, and the other had never flown in business class. Their experience was quite elaborate and fancy.
I took out my overnight bag, went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face, and when I came back, I laid the chair flat, covered myself with a blanket, and went to sleep.
Xia Yu's sleep quality was as good as ever; when she opened her eyes again, it was already morning in China.
They are currently over the Indian Ocean and will arrive at Aysai in less than two hours.
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Meanwhile, Lao Huang and his group, who had set off a day and a half earlier, had just arrived in Kongluga in C-160.
The pilot who came to provide support took the earliest flight to transfer in Aysai, leaving only the new employees of Jihuo Defense, who were taken to the company's hangar before even entering the country.
The F-4K originally only occupied a small corner of the hangar, but now it fits perfectly with a C-160.
Or rather, this hangar itself can accommodate two Boeing 737-200s. The company's transport aircraft has a wider wingspan, leaving enough space for a large aircraft, but it can easily accommodate two fighter jets.
"I'm Alpaca, the company's fighter jet mechanic. It's nice to meet you all."
Wang Kai greeted everyone with a smile.
"I am Guo Fu, a fighter pilot for the company. I also come to help when there are no planes to fly."
Alvin also spoke to everyone in fairly fluent Chinese.
"Welcome to the team."
Today is Machinery Day, and the Fruit Bat crew is all at the airport. More importantly, they are all familiar with China. After discussing it, Hans and Kuhn decided to have the two of them make contact with the newcomers first.
"I am a giant panda, currently a T-64 tank commander who is still in the theoretical stage. I am honored to join the concentrated fire defense with my brothers, and I am equally happy to meet you two."
Huang Jingxiu, acting as their representative, immediately stepped forward and shook hands with the two men.
"Talking on paper is too modest. Jihuo Defense only wants the best. The fact that you were chosen by the boss proves that. Guofu, the veteran employees, and I all believe that your Panda crew is definitely not to be underestimated."
Yes, Wang Kai is right, those who aren't outstanding wouldn't come here.
With a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge, they will be able to efficiently complete the modification of the new car when they get into practical situations.
The quokka crew, the foxbat crew, and the guinea pig cook crew continued their introductions, having already figured out how to introduce each other to Hans and the others.
The anti-aircraft vehicle team hasn't arrived yet. According to Kuhn's retelling of what his boss said, they won't appear until they reach Sulya, and it won't be too late to get to know them then.
"So, Alpaca Squad Leader, when will the company's people who are picking us up arrive?"
It was already afternoon local time, and Lao Huang, unsure of how far the company headquarters was from the airport, asked Wang Kai.
"They're almost here. Knowing you were coming today, we can hitch a ride with you."
Alvin glanced at his watch and said.
"Splash splash"
The sound of propellers came from not far away; it was a helicopter.
They hadn't really grasped the reality before, but once they arrived in Afica, they realized what true extravagance meant.
After disembarking from the transport plane, they boarded a helicopter. Their boss, Mr. Xia, has amassed a fortune that is truly extraordinary!
So which model is it? Lao Huang and his team only know that Jihuo Defense is equipped with transport planes, helicopters, and fighter jets, but they don't know the specific models.
"That, that's Chinook."
Arriving at the hangar entrance, Little Bear's voice sounded somewhat incredulous.
"I didn't see that wrong, did I?"
There's no mistake, one in front of the other, twin rotors on the longitudinal axis, this design is only found on the CH-47.
Firepower Defense actually has this!
The group, who had seen Hollywood blockbusters, were all amazed.
"The main thing is to bring you and your luggage back together, and of course the two of us too, otherwise one Super Frelon would be enough to carry you."
Wang Kai explained to everyone.
Andrei also piloted the CH-47D to land on the taxiway in front of the hangar and opened the rear hatch of the helicopter.
"We still have an hour until dinner, so we need to hurry."
Wang Kai went to operate the forklift and unloaded all the luggage and boxes from the C-160 cargo hold, stacking them at the front of the Chinook's cargo hold.
It's so spacious inside, a forklift could drive right in.
It wasn't just a forklift; Alvin drove here because they were taking a helicopter back, and they couldn't leave their car at the airport!
He drove up in a bulletproof Land Rover, called a few people to get in, and then drove the car directly into the cargo hold.
We still need to secure the vehicle body so it doesn't swing around in the cargo hold.
After completing these steps and closing the hangar doors, Wang Kai led the remaining personnel directly into the cargo hold.
"Splash splash"
After the tail hatch closed, the Chinook, with its nearly ten-ton increased load, took off directly from the spot and flew towards Bogo Village.
On their first day in Afica, the concentrated fire defense gave Lao Huang and his team a little shock, and this was just the beginning.
The first phase of the tank museum had an even greater impact on them. Having spent so much time in the military, they never imagined that World War II military equipment could be used to generate profit in this way.
This is the world of the rich. A single shot from a Tiger or Tiger II is equivalent to a gold round from a current main battle tank, yet they don't even blink, firing one after another, wiping out their entire crew's annual salary.
"You're making a fuss over nothing. This is nothing compared to the third phase of the boss's museum project, which is an aircraft carrier with combat capabilities."
Wang Kai explained Xia Yu's grand plan to the petrochemical workers.
The Five Great Philanthropists are definitely no match for Vikramaditya, the Super Sun King from the neighboring Indians. Everyone has MiG-29s, and their launch efficiency is not high. This guy can still get away with it.
"Alpaca Squad Leader, I remember that our Jihuo Defense is a PMC company!"
Old Liu spoke first.
"It is normal in business for a subsidiary's market value to exceed that of its parent company. But just like you can't eat only the last bun and leave the rest, a subsidiary would not have reached its current level without the strong support of the parent company."
Wang Kai thought for a moment and then answered.
Yes, there is a cause-and-effect relationship.
Without concentrated fire defense, Xia Yu can still support the first phase of the museum, the second phase will be very troublesome, and the third phase is simply impossible.
Under the current world order, individuals cannot play at the table, even if they possess cheat codes like a system.
Xia Yu demonstrated its value and gained recognition through concentrated fire defense, thus reaching its current position.
"I see, I understand now."
After realizing what he meant, Lao Liu said...
Everyone just has a youthful mindset, but people around thirty years old naturally don't have the mentality of teenagers.
They can figure out this problem, and their presence here is an extension of that problem.
"Work hard. The boss is very good to all employees. You signed a one-year contract, so this will be a great experience. If you plan to stay long-term, you should cherish this opportunity even more."
Wang Kai speaks his mind, and these are all his heartfelt words.
"Alpaca squad leader, we understand."
Huang Jingxiu spoke up.
"Also, all of you combat employees need to take good care of yourselves!"
“Sulliya is like a meat grinder; in just a few years, hundreds of thousands of people have died there.”
Wang Kai continued to remind these brothers from his hometown.
They arrived late and didn't have time to proceed gradually, so they jumped straight into the difficult level.
"Alpaca squad leader, do you have any suggestions?"
Lao Yi sought advice from Wang Kai, thinking that listening to someone with experience was definitely the right thing to do.
"My advice is to get along well with Group 1 and Group 2, as they have a wealth of practical experience."
Wang Kai did not recommend the instructor group because, for the six people in Group 3, mechanization was superior to special operations.
In a fairly large system, you are not required to be versatile; specialization is more important.
Group 3 was the first pure mechanized infantry squad that Xia Yu recruited after he had more money.
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