Rebirth: Controlled Nuclear Fusion

Part 187：The Conspiracy of the Beautiful Country

As the various international viewers in the live stream heard the host's words, an immediate silence fell upon them. The host then addressed Frank from the United States and Romon Losov from Russia.

Host: "Mr. Romon Losov, could you kindly inform our audience of the tonnage of the propulsion system used in Dragon Country's 'Feilong-1' rocket?"

Romon Losov: "Greetings, everyone. I am Romon Losov, a United Nations delegate, here as an official observer, invited by Dragon Country. Along with Mr. Frank, we have thoroughly examined their propulsion system, and it indeed generates a thrust of one thousand tons!"

The host, eager to hear confirmation from Frank, turned to him. After a brief hesitation, Frank's expression was strained, as if reluctant to admit the truth. However, the undeniable evidence forced him to acknowledge the reality. When he first confirmed the one-thousand-ton propulsion system used in the 'Feilong-1,' he was left in sheer astonishment.

Later, when he attempted to inform his country, he discovered that Dragon Country had cunningly blocked his phone signal, preventing him from sending any messages.

Noticing Frank's silence, the host pressed on.

Host: "Mr. Frank, could you confirm this for the audience?"

Reluctantly, Frank complied.

Frank: "Indeed, Dragon Country has used a one-thousand-ton rocket propulsion system."

Upon hearing Frank's admission, the live stream erupted with fervor.

Dragon Country Netizen 1: "Did you hear that? The 'Feilong-1' rocket uses a one-thousand-ton propulsion system!"

Dragon Country Netizen 2: "Who was it earlier who accused us of fabrication? Step up now, you coward! I'll make sure to shut you up!"

Dragon Country Netizen 3: "Did you hear that, you traitorous Frank? Now keep quiet while Dragon Country proves them wrong!"

Dragon Country Netizen 4: "We, in Dragon Country, are always upright. Stop doubting us; those who accuse us of dishonesty are the real deceivers!"

The comments flooded the stream, and those who had previously accused Dragon Country of fraud were now conspicuously absent.

Meanwhile, in Frank's live stream, he was visibly uncomfortable. He had previously boasted that Dragon Country could never develop a thousand-ton propulsion system, but now he had to watch as Frank verified the facts for the world to see. Before the live stream, government officials from the United States had briefed Frank that the United Nations delegate, Romon Losov, would be in Dragon Country as an observer. If the one-thousand-ton propulsion system were indeed legitimate, Romon would confirm it.

Having received no message from Frank, White Yanlang was certain the system was a hoax.

Now, with his face slapping his own earlier words, White Yanlang made an excuse to leave the live stream to confront a government official.

"Mr. Foster," White Yanlang demanded, "didn't you assure me Frank would send us confirmation?"

Foster chuckled, "Professor White, there may have been some miscommunication. But rest assured, although Dragon Country has developed a one-thousand-ton propulsion system, it will only be deemed successful once it launches. I've taken all necessary precautions..."

Foster explained his plan in detail, and White Yanlang's face softened into a smile.

Returning to the live stream, White Yanlang appeared completely at ease, the earlier awkwardness gone. Before the host could speak, he took the floor.

White Yanlang: "The one-thousand-ton propulsion system developed by Dragon Country is merely a theoretical achievement. The only true measure of success will be whether it can propel the rocket into space without failure!"

Host: "Professor White, are you suggesting that if the rocket fails to launch or explodes mid-air, it proves the propulsion system is a failure?"

White Yanlang: "Haha... Precisely!"

The live stream audience immediately began to discuss fervently.

American Netizen 1: "Professor White is absolutely right! Haha..."

Japanese Netizen 2: "If it fails to launch, we will know that Dragon Country's one-thousand-ton propulsion system is nothing but junk!"

Korean Netizen 3: "After hearing Professor White, I'm certain the 'Feilong-1' will fail. It's 100% going to crash! Haha..."

Dragon Country Netizen 1: "Shut your mouth! How dare you speak like that!"

Dragon Country Netizen 2: "Our rocket's propulsion system will succeed for sure!"

Dragon Country Netizen 3: "White Yanlang, you are a disgrace!"

Dragon Country Netizen 4: "This idiot has been spewing nonsense all along. First, he said Dragon Country couldn't develop a thousand-ton propulsion system, and now he's just rambling again!"

White Yanlang occasionally glanced at the chat, seeing the barrage of insults from Dragon Country and other nations. To stir the pot further, he addressed the live stream.

"Ha... I am certain the propulsion system developed by Dragon Country is nothing but garbage. If they succeed in launching it, I'll apologize on my knees!"