I painted an aircraft carrier on the courtyard house for Dongda University.

"Ding dong! Congratulations, host, you have successfully unlocked the Red Alert hero units, Yuriko and Noizumi! Hero units are now activated."

As the notification sound faded, the white light slowly dissipated, the transparent barrier of the clone sphere gradually disappeared, and two figures landed steadily on the ground.

The woman, who looked to be about twenty years old, was dressed in a smart red special forces uniform. Her eyes were sharp yet gentle, and she was surrounded by faint energy fluctuations. She was none other than the hero unit Wild Spring.

The eighteen-year-old girl, dressed in a sailor uniform, exuded a lively and capable air; it was Yuriko. Both of them turned their gazes to Zhou Weiguo simultaneously, their eyes filled with absolute loyalty and respect.

"Your subordinates, Yuriko and Noizumi, greet you, Master!"

Zhou Weiguo waved his hand, his gaze passing over the two people in front of him, and turned to look at the sleeping woman in the equipment cabin behind him, feeling somewhat dazed.

The woman inside the cabin was pale and weak, her body shrouded in lingering fatigue and trauma.

Before him stood Ye Quan, tall and imposing, with a chilling aura. The two looked exactly alike, yet their temperaments were worlds apart. One was fragile, crushed by hardship, while the other was strong, reborn from the ashes. This contrast left him feeling unsettled.

He withdrew his gaze and landed on Noizumi and Yuriko, asking in a calm tone, "How are you feeling? Do you still remember everything? Do you remember me?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yequan knelt down with a thud, her eyes visibly reddening. Her voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement and respect: "Master, Yequan is well, and all my memories are intact! I remember you saving my sister and me from dire straits, giving us new life, and empowering us to protect ourselves and each other. I will never forget this kindness!"

Zhou Weiguo nodded slightly, about to give a few more instructions, when the communicator at his waist suddenly emitted a rapid "beep beep" sound, breaking the tranquility of the barracks.

He picked up the communicator and, upon seeing the caller ID, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes. It was Natasha calling.

Without delay, he immediately connected the communication. Natasha's calm yet somewhat grave voice came through the receiver, her tone extremely serious: "Master, something has happened. The United States is preparing to sign a special agreement with us, not only to increase their troop presence but also to allow us to rearm our army."

"Although it's nominally called the Self-Defense Forces, in essence it's no different from loosening the leash and restoring military power. Moreover, the new prime minister of Japan has been making frequent outrageous remarks on the international stage recently, deliberately sowing discord between China and Taiwan, making the situation increasingly tense."

Zhou Weiguo's expression gradually darkened, his fingers unconsciously tightening, but he didn't interrupt, quietly listening to Natasha's report.

Natasha's voice continued, her tone growing increasingly grave: "But that's not the most important thing. The most crucial point is that the United States has once again dispatched two aircraft carrier fleets into China's territorial waters, clearly a provocation and a show of force. What's even more unusual is that this time, the US hasn't offered any support to China; instead, it has been mobilizing troops around China's borders, making the situation extremely delicate. China is now under immense diplomatic and military pressure. Furthermore, we've intercepted internal information that someone in the US high command has proposed a 'Big Mushroom' plan to completely cover China."

"The Giant Mushroom Coverage Plan?"

Zhou Weiguo's eyes narrowed suddenly, a cold glint flashing in them.

He wondered to himself, why? Could it be that the goose incident had been exposed? Or perhaps the goose had secretly communicated with the United States? The flapping of his own wings had triggered a chain reaction far beyond what he had expected.

The situation is now out of control, and we cannot let Xia Kingdom bear this pressure alone. "Okay, I understand. We must take this opportunity to step in, share the burden with Xia Kingdom, and stabilize the situation."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Weiguo's tone suddenly became decisive: "Immediately summon all core personnel to the Red Alert conference room for a meeting to discuss countermeasures!"

"Yes, Master!" Natasha replied in a deep voice, then hung up the communication.

Five minutes later, in the Red Alert conference room.

The long conference table was already full of people, with key Red Alert units such as Natasha and Salt all present.

Zhou Weiguo sat in the main seat, raised his hand to signal Yuriko and Noizumi to come forward, and said in a steady and powerful voice: "Let me introduce two new hero units to everyone, Yuriko and Noizumi. They will be joining us from now on."

Yuriko and Noizumi bowed simultaneously and said in unison, "Greetings, colleagues!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, and some people's eyes flashed with curiosity.

After the two were seated, Zhou Weiguo looked at Natasha and said in a deep voice, "Natasha, please explain the current situation to everyone in detail again."

Natasha stood up, her posture as upright as a pine tree. Her tone was more serious than during the communication. She clearly and logically explained the movements of the beautiful country, the small country, and the situation facing the Xia country, with each sentence hitting the nail on the head.

Zhou Weiguo waited until she finished speaking before slowly raising his eyes, his gaze falling on Shore, and asked in a serious tone, "Shore, how long will it take for our three existing carrier battle groups to achieve full combat capability?"

Upon hearing this, Shaot's face immediately showed some difficulty, and he said with some concern, "Master, our carrier battle group is composed of Red Alert units. The hardware and personnel are in place, and it already has basic combat capabilities. With just a little training, it can be put into actual combat."

"But now there's a rather troublesome problem. Ever since our last surprise attack on India, the United States and the United Kingdom have intensified their surveillance of us. Their submarines are frequently operating in the waters around us. Now there are two submarines watching right on our doorstep. I suspect that some of our bases and troop deployments have already been exposed."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Weiguo showed no concern whatsoever. Instead, he chuckled lightly, his tone relaxed yet brimming with confidence: "So what if we're exposed? What's there to be afraid of? We used to be patient and discreet because we lacked strength and energy, forcing us to keep a low profile. But now, with our strong military and abundant energy, we have the capital and capability to expand outwards. There's no need to hide anymore. Besides, the country is about to face a major famine, putting immense pressure on people's livelihoods. Expanding outwards will not only broaden our living space but also alleviate some of the pressure on the domestic economy. More importantly, it will provide a lifeline for the country!"

Zhou Weiguo then followed up, "By the way, how's the situation in Venezuela and the cigar-loving country? How long will it take to fully control the situation in both countries?"

After a moment's thought, Shaote replied in a deep voice, "Master, if we rely solely on the Red Alert units to guide the local forces and steadily advance, we expect to achieve the independence of most of Venezuela and Cigar Country within three to six months."

She paused, then added with a more confident tone: "If you're in a hurry, just give me the authority to generate 10,000 Red Alert special forces soldiers. I will generate 10,000 Red Alert special forces soldiers specifically for this purpose. With logistical and equipment support, we can achieve control and independence of the core areas of Venezuela and Cigar Country within two months."