Love in the Courtyard: Starting with Engineers

The atmosphere inside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington was extremely tense.

The president of Country M looked at the battle report in his hand, his face ashen, and slammed the document onto the table.

"A disgrace! This is the greatest disgrace since the founding of the United States!" Japan's unconditional surrender meant that the United States had lost its most important strategic foothold in the Far East.

The military base, built over decades, was reduced to ashes, dealing a devastating blow to its influence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Public opinion in the country was in uproar, and public discontent continued to fester. The opposition party seized the opportunity to launch an attack, demanding that the government take tough measures to save face.

Pentagon generals were outraged and petitioned for military action against China, with calls growing louder for a lesson to be taught to China at the surrender ceremony.

Ultimately, the president made the decision to dispatch the entire elite fleet to cross the Japanese border on the day of the surrender ceremony.

Using the pretext of maintaining regional peace, they launched an attack in an attempt to force China to make concessions and regain lost interests.

In Japanese waters, on the deck of a Chinese aircraft carrier, the roar of fighter jets was deafening.

Li Yu piloted the Lingxiao fighter jet and slowly landed on the deck.

This sixth-generation fighter jet carries twelve state-of-the-art air-to-air missiles under its wings, and its stealth coating gleams coldly in the sunlight, like a sharp blade poised to strike.

The naval soldiers on the deck looked at the mysterious fighter jet with awe and curiosity in their eyes. They had long heard of the aircraft's formidable reputation in the bombing of Tokyo, and now that they had seen it with their own eyes, they were even more shocked.

At the same time, China's satellite network was operating at full power, closely monitoring the movements of the M country's fleet 24 hours a day.

The position, course, and speed of every ship in the M-country fleet, which departed from the Hawaii naval base, were transmitted back in real time to the large screen at the China Joint Command Base.

Lieutenant General Zhou Zhenghong stared at the dense array of dots on the screen with a grave expression: "The US has come out in full force this time; it seems determined to cause trouble during the surrender ceremony."

He immediately ordered the Chinese submarine force to be secretly deployed near the Japanese border, forming an underwater blockade.

All carrier-based missiles of the carrier strike group were aimed at the direction of the US fleet, and carrier-based aircraft were on standby at any time, ready for combat.

On the eve of the surrender ceremony, the M-country fleet was getting closer and closer to the Japanese border on the radar screen of the joint command ship.

"Reporting, General! The M-country fleet has crossed the Japanese border and is heading towards us!" the staff officer reported.

Lieutenant General Zhou Zhenghong immediately stood up: "Execute according to the pre-arranged plan; issue a warning via drone first!"

Several reconnaissance drones quickly took off and flew toward the M-country fleet, while simultaneously sending warning signals to it, demanding that it turn around and leave immediately.

However, instead of slowing down, the US fleet dispatched carrier-based aircraft to shoot down the Chinese drone.

On the sea, the M country's fleet was so impressive that it was astonishing.

Led by three nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, escorted by dozens of destroyers, frigates, and cruisers, and with nuclear submarines lurking underwater, it can be described as a full-scale military deployment.

Following the fleet commander's order, hundreds of carrier-based aircraft took off like a swarm of bees, speeding toward the Chinese fleet with menacing intent.

"Carrier-based aircraft take off and engage the incoming enemy!" With a command from Lieutenant General Zhou Zhenghong, the carrier-based aircraft of the Chinese aircraft carrier fleet took off one after another, confronting the carrier-based aircraft group of the United States over the sea.

Just then, Li Yu's voice came through the communication channel: "General, let me go into battle!"

Lieutenant General Zhou Zhenghong hesitated for a moment. He knew how terrifying the fighter jet Li Yu was piloting was, but he was also worried about Li Yu's safety.

But under Li Yu's insistence, he finally nodded reluctantly: "Be careful, and make sure you come back alive!"

"Received!" Li Yu pushed the control stick.

Like an arrow released from a bow, the Lingxiao fighter jet took off again from the aircraft carrier deck, instantly breaking the sound barrier and rushing towards the US carrier-based aircraft group.

Instead of opening fire, he maneuvered his fighter jet to fly at high speed over the US carrier-based aircraft group.

The supersonic speed of the sixth-generation fighter jet generated a powerful sonic boom, which exploded in the sky like thunder. At the same time, the huge turbulence it caused directly overturned the four US carrier-based aircraft below, causing the fighter jets to crash out of control and into the sea.

The M country's carrier-based pilots were terrified by this sudden turn of events.

They had never seen such fast fighter jets, let alone imagined that sonic booms and turbulence could cause such great damage.

"What the hell is that thing? How can it be so fast!" a pilot shouted in terror over the communication channel, his voice filled with disbelief.

The commander of the M-country fleet stood on the bridge, watching the fighter jet that darted around like a ghost on the radar screen.

His face turned deathly pale instantly. He finally understood that this mysterious Chinese fighter jet was far more powerful than described in the intelligence reports.

Li Yu gave the M country's fighter jets no time to react, maneuvering the Lingxiao fighter jet nimbly through the formation, launching its onboard missiles one after another.

Every missile hit its target precisely, and the US carrier-based aircraft fell one after another like kites with broken strings.

China's carrier-based aircraft fleet arrived shortly afterward and, in coordination with Li Yu, began to eliminate the remaining M country carrier-based aircraft.

The Chinese pilots were deeply impressed by the Lingxiao fighter jet's outstanding performance on the battlefield.

They watched as Li Yu single-handedly tore apart the M country's carrier-based aircraft, and that overwhelming advantage made their blood boil.

"That's amazing! Is this the power of a sixth-generation fighter jet?" a pilot exclaimed in admiration.

In less than an hour, hundreds of carrier-based aircraft of the United States were lost, with only a few remaining to flee in panic.

Li Yu piloted the Lingxiao fighter jet, heading straight for the M-country fleet. At the same time, he hacked into the M-country fleet's communication channels, and his cold voice rang out on every M-country ship.

"Turn around and retreat immediately, or your fleet will be next to be destroyed!"

The commander of the M-country fleet watched the approaching Lingxiao fighter jet on the screen.

He immediately gave the order: "Shoot them down!"

Instantly, all the shipborne cannons and anti-aircraft missiles flew toward Li Yu, but all the attacks were dodged thanks to the agile maneuverability of the Lingxiao fighter jet.

Immediately after breaking through the defenses, Li Yu used his remaining three air-to-air missiles to aim at the left side of one of the ships and launched the missiles with a hypersonic dive.

Immediately afterwards, Li Yu quickly pulled up the fighter jet, and the extremely high load pressed down on Li Yu's body. Even with Li Yu's superhuman physique, his joints made creaking sounds, and his breathing became rapid.

Immediately afterwards, three explosions rang out, and Li Yu only saw flames shooting into the sky and the aircraft carrier tilting slightly.

Li Yu tightened his grip on the control stick. "I didn't expect that I still couldn't penetrate the nuclear power plant's defenses."

Driven by resentment, Li Yu once again broke through the fire defenses and soared into the sky. The M-force carrier fleet, having lost its target, also ceased its attack.

The commander of the M-country fleet looked at the fighter jet, now reduced to a black dot, its back soaked with sweat. If the enemy had been carrying the same kind of deadly weapon used to bomb Japan, they would probably be dead here today.

Looking at the Chinese fleet standing ready in the distance, the last glimmer of hope in his heart was completely shattered.

He knew that continued resistance would only lead to annihilation, and finally, with no other choice, he ordered: "Turn around and retreat at full speed!"

The massive M-country fleet, like stray dogs, fled in disarray towards a direction far from Japan.

Li Yu piloted the Lingxiao fighter jet back to base and landed on the aircraft carrier deck.

Bai Ling was already waiting on the deck. When she saw Li Yu return safely, she immediately rushed forward and hugged him tightly. Li Yu gently patted her back.

The surrender ceremony was held as scheduled.

Under the strict protection of the Chinese fleet, the Japanese surrender representatives, dressed in formal attire, walked up to the surrender platform with their heads bowed and solemnly signed the instrument of surrender.

As the Japanese flag was slowly lowered and the Chinese flag was raised, thunderous applause erupted, and countless Chinese soldiers were moved to tears.

At this moment, the historical grievances were finally resolved, and the dignity of China was demonstrated on the shores of the East China Sea.

After the surrender ceremony, China announced a military takeover of Japan, which became a Chinese military colony. Chinese troops were permanently stationed in Japan to maintain local order and eliminate the remaining militaristic forces.

At the White House in Washington, the President of the United States looked at the report of the hasty withdrawal of the US fleet and the news of China establishing a military colony in Japan, his face ashen.

He knew that the United States' influence in the Far East had completely ended and it was no longer able to compete with China.

Ultimately, the M country government officially issued a statement announcing its withdrawal from Far Eastern affairs and recognizing China's dominant position in the Asia-Pacific region.

In the years that followed, under Li Yu's leadership, Longteng Group continued to produce cutting-edge technological achievements, from military equipment to civilian technology, from energy technology to artificial intelligence. China's comprehensive national strength improved rapidly and soon surpassed M country to become the world's number one power.

With a peaceful and inclusive attitude, China is leading the world's development and building a new international order.