HOT NOVEL UPDATES

Tranxending Vision - Chapter 889




Hint: To Play after pausing the player, use this button


Chapter 889

 

Chapter 889 - Let's Make Our Country Proud

Among the few military figures that came with Fan Fan was one with a pine green epaulette . His two golden stars were adorned with golden branches and leaves . Xia Lei’s heart thumped . This man was a general . He couldn’t help but spare the man another look . The general seemed to be in his fifties . He had a majestic aura, giving him a capable and confident image .  

“A general of the ground troops . He’s probably here to check on the ZTZ100 main battle tank . We’re not finished yet and they’re already this anxious?” Xia Lei thought to himself . He immediately headed towards them to greet them .  

“Old Xia . ” Fan Fan greeted him passionately . “This is General Huang He from the Northern Tank Corps . ” 

“Hello, General Huang . Welcome to my humble factory . ” Xia Lei extended a hand to shake Huang He’s hands . Upon realizing that his palms were filled with grease, Xia Lei quickly retracted his hand with a sheepish smile .  

Despite that, Huang He went ahead and grabbed his hand . “This is just some grease, no? I worked with tanks all day back at my base . I absolutely like the smell of mobile grease . ” 

As expected, the man was here to see the tank . But Xia Lei had really liked General Huang He, he was such an unconventionally friendly general .  

Following that, Fan Fan introduced the rest of the military figures that came with Huang He . They all didn’t mind his greasy palms, willingly accepting his handshakes .  

“This must be the ZTZ100 main battle tank, right?” Huang He went towards the ZTZ100 which was placed on the assembly line without further ado .  

Xia Lei replied, “General Huang, you have arrived a little too early . We still need another month to complete it . ” 

Annina said the rest of the progress would be done within half a month, but that had only meant the completion of assembly . Xia Lei had said a month to include relevant testings .  

“I couldn’t wait, I needed to see it now . ” Huang He was very impatient, continuing his tour of the half-finished tank .  

The few military men surrounded the ZTZ100 in careful observation . Some of them had engaged a few Thunder Horse employees in conversations while some studied the prints carefully . The most impatient of them all was still Huang He, who even made his climb onto the turret to study the tank’s insides .  

Xia Lei and Fan Fan watched them from the side .  

“What’s General Huang He here for?” Xia Lei continued, “Our tank isn’t even done with production yet . ” 

Fan Fan answered him, “They visited China Industrial Group to take a look at their tanks but didn’t leave satisfied . Their visit here is a special request . They’ve requested to look at your ZTZ100 main battle tank . Hence, the authority assigned me to accompany them over . ” 

“What do you mean by they hadn’t fancied China Industrial’s tanks?” Xia Lei was curious . China Industrial Group’s Type 99 Main Battle Tank was still regarded as the most advanced main battle tank in the country . Though it wasn’t as good as the ZTZ100, ignoring Japan’s Type 10 Main Battle Tank and Russia’s T90 Tank, the Type 99 was still quite advanced within Asia . Plus, Type 99 was the current in use main battle tank . Many troops were equipped with it and even if the military wanted to switch over from their Type 99 to ZTZ100 completely, the switch would only be completed after a few years .  

“I know what you’re thinking . ” Fan Fan’s dimples appeared . “But from what I learnt, they aren’t here to scout for a new battle tank . They’re here in preparation for the tank biathlon . ”

“The tank biathlon?”

“You haven’t heard of that? It’s a tournament meant for tanks . Though the Europeans and Americans hadn’t bothered to participate in it, the tournament has a great impact in Asia and third world countries . Judging it from a strategic perspective, it’s a great platform to showcase your abilities and intimidate your enemies,” explained Fan Fan .  

Xia Lei commented, “That sounds rather significant . ” 

“Yeah, this is much more meaningful than those weapon exhibitions you’ve taken part in the past . This is a direct confrontation of tank versus tank . ” Mentioning that, Fan Fan paused and sighed . “But we’ve never won . ” 

Tanks were the kings of ground battle . The strength of a country’s tank played a great role in its land war capabilities . If they couldn’t even damage their opponent’s tank, what do their opponents have to fear? 

“I guess they’re here to evaluate if they should use your ZTZ100 to participate in it . The fact that we’ve never won any title and having India one rank above us is a reality that our military found hard to digest,” said Fan Fan .  



Xia Lei smiled wryly . “My tank is just half complete now . How is it going to compete in this state?” 

At this moment, Huang He leapt off the turret . He waved at Xia Lei furiously . “Comrade Xia Lei, come over here!” He seemed emotional . Not only was his voice booming loud, but his body language was also very exaggerated .  

Xia Lei approached him with a bright smile . “Yes, General Huang . What can I do for you?” 

Unexpectedly, Huang He closed in and wrapped Xia Lei in a firm hug . He laughed and said, “This is great! Amazing! I’m very impressed with you!” 

“Uh…” Xia Lei smiled sheepishly .  


Bemused, Fan Fan teased, “General Huang, I think you like the tank better . ” 

“Yeah, I really like the tank but I also really like Comrade Xia Lei . ” Huang He beamed . “It’s an honour for the country to have talents like you . ” 

Xia Lei replied to the man courteously, “General Huang, your words flatter me . ” 

“None of it is flattery . ” Huang He proceeded to point at the ZTZ100 . He commented, “Though it’s not done yet, from my experience with tanks, this will soon be the king of all tanks!”

Fan Fan couldn’t suppress her joy, breaking out into a grin . From the corner of her eye, she studied Xia Lei’s reaction .  

Though the praises were impactful, Xia Lei felt nothing . The man knew that his ZTZ100 main battle tank was bound to surpass the American M1A3 Main Battle Tank .  

“The top ten tanks of this world had ranked America’s M1A1 as first, and that isn’t even the most advanced M1A3 Main Battle Tank . To us, a tank like this felt unobtainable . But what’s most infuriating is that the Indian Arjun Tank had ranked higher than us, following that is Japan’s Type 10 tank . ” 

Huang He heaved a long sigh . “We hadn’t gotten a chance to battle Japan’s Type 10 tank . During the last biathlon in Russia, we faced the Arjun Tank and we . . . ” 



The general refused to speak of the outcome .  

“Some people may think that our Type 99 tank is already the most advanced in the world . They would be very wrong . For example, European and American tanks are now automatic transmissions that use gas turbine engines . The gas turbine engine not only allows the tank to travel faster but it also gives it more flexibility . Its wear resistance is three times that of diesel generators . Our type 99, on the other hand, is still using a diesel engine . How can we call this the most advanced tank?” ranted Huang He .  

Xia Lei chuckled . “Those are cold hard facts . We’re constantly improving but we’re always a few steps behind the Europeans and Americans . But trust me, we’ll soon be able to catch up in the tank department . Our ZTZ100 uses a gas turbine engine and has 2500 hp to boot . Our tank will have automatic transmission too . Even if it is twelve tonnes heavier than the M1A3, ZTZ100 will be much faster and much agile . ” 

“Yeah, that’s the reason why I’m so moved . We’ve been dreaming of having an automatic tank and you’ve made our wildest dreams a reality . ” Huang He landed a few pats on Xia Lei’s shoulder . “Comrade Xia Lei, could you please do me a favour?” 

Xia Lei replied, “General Huang, there’s no need to hold back . ” 

“Could you rush the completion within half a month? I’d like to bring this to Russia for the tank biathlon,” said Huang He, his gaze filled with anticipation and hope .

“This…” Xia Lei was a little embarrassed to respond . “Finishing the assembly would take half a month but we still need to run some tests after that . Half a month is not enough . ” 

Huang He reassured him . “I know this is a little difficult for you . Admittedly, participating in the biathlon with an all-new tank that hadn’t gone through its tests poses a great risk . However, the Japanese are participating . They’re planning to use their newest improved Type 10 Tank for the tournament and it's a tank that I’ve long dreamt of defeating . ” 

“Why is Japan participating this time?” Xia Lei was a little shocked .  

“Because Japan and Russia have initiated negotiations of the four northern islands . This competition has now become an intimidation strategy for them . I’m sure you know that Russia is in a tight spot now and they need Japan’s investments . But these are none of my concerns, the only concern I have is that we must never lose to Japan,” said Huang He .  

Xia Lei pondered for a while . “Sure, I can get this done . After we’re done with the assembly, I’ll deliver ZTZ100 to Russia . I’ll just run tests on the way there . ” 

“You’re going too?” Fan Fan nudged the tip of her elbow against Xia Lei, seemingly a hint .  



She was worried about his safety .  

Huang He widened his fiery eyes . “Comrade Fan Fan, what do you mean? I know Comrade Xia Lei is a national treasure and that him leaving the country brings great threats to him . But don’t underestimate us . I’ll have one thousand elites protect him . If he comes close to even losing hair, you can have me to blame . ” 

“Uh…” An awkward flush appeared on her cheeks .  

Instead, Huang He pressed on loudly, “Am I wrong? Comrade Fan Fan, I know that you’re his fiancee and I can understand your worries . But is my status not enough to guarantee his safety?” 

“Of course it’s enough!” Fan Fan paused and looked at Xia Lei . “If he wants to go, I’m not going to stop him . ” 

Huang He grinned . “That’s more like it . Comrade Xia Lei, you got yourself a great wife . ” 

A smile was plastered on the corner of Fan Fan’s lips . “I’m only one of his wives . His real carer is Miss Liang in his office . I don’t even know where I rank at . ” 

Back then, the thought of becoming Xia Lei’s only woman had never crossed her mind . But as time passed and her love grew along with the little monkey in her womb, the woman couldn’t help but think about it . It was inevitable, as there was no woman in the world who could bear to share their beloved with other women . Sadly, would a man like Xia Lei only have one woman? 

Most definitely not .  

“Then it is decided, General Huang . In half a month, we’ll head to Russia and show them who’s the real tank king!” exclaimed Xia Lei .  

Huang He’s hands were once again joined with Xia Lei’s . “Let’s make our country proud!”

 



Share This :


COMMENTS

No Comments Yet

Post a new comment

Register or Login