Rebirth: Controlled Nuclear Fusion

Part 157：Live Stream

Yahu is the most renowned internet portal of the Beautiful Country!
It is also the largest live streaming platform on Blue Star!
All international branches of Yahu live streaming belong to Beautiful Country.
Typically, the content on these international branches is limited to domestic audiences only.
In simple terms, the Yahu live streaming platforms in each country operate independently, without access to content from other nations—except for a few computer experts, of course!
However, today, all Yahu live streaming platforms across Blue Star have been connected to Beautiful Country, broadcasting the launch of the Beautiful Country's mighty "Titan" rocket!
This rocket uses the 700-ton rocket engine, which was unveiled just a few days ago!
The Beautiful Country has three main reasons for choosing to live stream this launch:

To prove that Beautiful Country will forever hold the dominant position in science and technology on Blue Star!
Although Dragon Country has surpassed them in a certain field, they view it as a small accident that will have no lasting effect!To slap Dragon Country in the face!
The 700-ton rocket engine was developed by Bai Yanlang, a former student from Dragon Country, and Beautiful Country is mocking Dragon Country for its inability to retain talent, while also promoting the idea that Beautiful Country welcomes talent from around the world!To advertise to the world!
With the 700-ton rocket engine, Beautiful Country now has the most powerful rocket on Blue Star. Many nations looking to launch satellites but lacking the means can now turn to Beautiful Country for assistance, and in return, Beautiful Country stands to profit handsomely!
On the homepage of Yahu's live streaming platform in every country, the live broadcast of the Titan rocket launch is advertised prominently!
Many people from other countries curiously clicked to watch!
The live broadcast shows the Titan rocket, which is awaiting launch.
Two professional hosts introduce the history of the Titan rocket's development and Beautiful Country's achievements in aerospace, among other things!
The theme is clear: Beautiful Country is portrayed as an unrivaled giant in the field of technology!
Host: "Greetings to all global viewers, we are just 8 minutes away from the launch of the Titan rocket!
Currently, the live stream has 120 million viewers online. We sincerely thank all the viewers from across the world for their support."
As the launch time approaches, the number of viewers keeps rising, and the chat is filled with enthusiastic discussions!
T-country viewer: "Sawadikap, I'm so happy to see the rocket launch!"
Sakura Country viewer: "Beautiful Country is amazing! They've actually developed a 700-ton rocket engine. Truly the tech leader of Blue Star! Here's a donation for the rocket!"
Kimchi Country viewer: "This is my first time watching a rocket launch live. It's much more exciting than watching a girl dance on stream!"
Dragon Country viewer 1: "Actually, I'd rather see some fireworks in the sky!"
Dragon Country viewer 2: "I agree! Brothers, let's spam fireworks in the chat!"
"..."Soon, many Dragon Country viewers changed their screen names to "Watching Fireworks!"
The screen was flooded with the words "Watching Fireworks!"
Other international viewers were confused, but still joined in, spamming "Watching Fireworks!"
Eventually, Yahu had to mute the chat!
At this moment, the host, filled with excitement, addressed the audience:
"Dear global viewers, the Titan rocket is just one minute away from launch!"
"Let's begin the countdown!"
"59, 58, 57, 56, 55..."
The host's voice grew more passionate, but the chat room remained eerily quiet due to the mute.
The atmosphere felt strangely surreal, until the host insisted the organizers unmute the chat!
Relieved, the host continued, and the chat room instantly filled with excitement!
Viewer 1: "Watching Fireworks Countdown 29!"
Viewer 2: "Watching Fireworks Countdown 28!"
Viewer 3: "Watching Fireworks Countdown 27!"
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The host was embarrassed, but at least there was some interaction to distract from the awkwardness.
Time ticked away, second by second!
3, 2, 1!
The Titan rocket ignited, blasting out a massive cloud of white smoke, nearly obscuring the entire rocket.
Then, in the blink of an eye, the rocket shot up, quickly reaching an altitude of a hundred meters.
The rocket continued to accelerate, soon becoming a small dot in the sky. Without its long trail, it would have been nearly impossible to spot!
The host screamed in exhilaration!
"It's a success! The Titan rocket has launched successfully!"
The launch was indeed a success, but many viewers were disappointed to see that there were no fireworks in the sky.
The broadcast then shifted to a segment showing Beautiful Country's space agency awarding Bai Yanlang with the title of "Rocket Star" for his achievement.
Bai Yanlang was also granted the honor of becoming a lifetime professor in Beautiful Country and awarded $100 million in personal compensation!
The host then interviewed Bai Yanlang:
Host: "Professor Bai, congratulations on receiving the prestigious title of 'Rocket Star'!"
Host: "Were you originally from Dragon Country?"
Bai Yanlang: "I wish I could say no, but it's a mark I can't erase. However, I'm glad to say that I am now a citizen of Beautiful Country! Haha..."
Host: "What do you think of Beautiful Country?"
Bai Yanlang: "Beautiful Country is the most perfect nation on Blue Star, from human rights to economics, technology, education, healthcare, and more. I absolutely love it here, and I encourage talented people from all nations to come to Beautiful Country!"
"..."
Bai Yanlang's interview sparked outrage among Dragon Country's citizens.
Netizen 1: "Damn this traitor! Doesn't he remember who raised him?"
Netizen 2: "Dragon Country nurtured him, and now he's turned his back on us. What a backstabber!"
Netizen 3: "Honestly, I want to fly over and give him a piece of my mind."
Netizen 4: "I swear, I will enter Dragon Country's aerospace academy and develop even more powerful rockets to crush this idiot!"
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