Courtyard House: Initial Donation of 50 Million

At the elder's command, the entire national machinery began to operate efficiently for the "ship of hope" adrift on the high seas!

A top-secret operation codenamed "Dragon Enters the Sea" was quickly formulated. A special coordination group composed of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Transport, the Third Department of the General Staff, the Ministry of Public Security, and Tianjin Municipality was established in a very short time, with its office located in the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee building, working day and night. The plan was meticulous down to every detail: diplomatic notes (informing the route in advance to avoid misunderstandings), naval escort (a frigate was dispatched under the guise of "routine training"), port security (specific berths in the new port were cleared in advance, and armed guards were on duty 24 hours a day), customs clearance facilitation (all procedures were handled in one stop, and goods were released directly without inspection), land transportation (the most reliable transportation team was deployed, with armed police clearing the way along the route), factory security (the Hongxing factory area was designated as a temporary military control zone)...

All participants underwent rigorous political vetting and signed lifelong confidentiality agreements. The operation was kept under the highest level of secrecy, and the outside world knew nothing about it, only believing it to be another important import of "defense materials."

Meanwhile, the Hongxing Factory also entered a state of wartime readiness. Secretary Yao Jianghe oversaw the command center, coordinating all parties to ensure the smooth takeover of the factory. Factory Director Yang Weimin led the technical backbone, working day and night to conduct final inspections and basic equipment debugging of the newly built automobile branch plant. Deputy Factory Director Li Huaide mobilized all logistical resources to prepare for the arrival of installation experts and technical workers (some overseas Chinese engineers hired through family connections also arrived by ship). Under Secretary Yao's personal command, the security department maintained a tight internal control while maintaining a loose external presence, effectively sealing off the factory area.

Wang Huanbo plunged headlong into technical preparations. He combined the inspiration he gained from materials science and precision machining in the Predator world (especially his vague understanding of alien metal structures and energy circuits) with blueprints of the W116 (the first generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan) and the G-Class, leading his technical team to begin preliminary research on the new model's manufacturing process and quality control points. He particularly emphasized the strength and lightweighting of the body steel, the tuning and matching of the chassis suspension, the reliability verification of the ABS system, and the design of a new seatbelt retractor. Although the technical team was occasionally surprised by some of Wang's somewhat "out-of-the-box" improvement suggestions, based on their consistent trust and admiration for him, they devoted tremendous enthusiasm to the demonstration and testing.

Inside the courtyard, the atmosphere had become somewhat unusual. Although ordinary employees and their families didn't know exactly what was happening, they could all feel the tension and excitement of an impending major battle at the Red Star Factory. Sha Zhu, having been handpicked by the factory canteen to oversee the expert kitchen, was incredibly busy, returning home shouting, "A big shot has arrived!" He Yushui keenly noticed that Huanbo was busier than usual, yet his eyes shone with an unprecedented brilliance; she studied even harder. Jia Dongxu secluded himself in his studies, oblivious to the world around him. Yan Bugui, calculating the days, sensed something big was about to happen, but unable to get any concrete information, he was restless with anticipation. Liu Haizhong, seeing the frequent car traffic at the factory, felt a pang of jealousy and beat his son even harder when he got home. Xu Damao, jumping around trying to find out more, was warned by security and temporarily quieted down.

The anxious wait finally arrived. A thin mist shrouded the Bohai Bay. At dawn, as the first rays of sunlight pierced the clouds, the massive 10,000-ton ship, named "Wang's Loyalty," slowly sailed into its designated berth at Tianjin New Port. There were no conspicuous markings on its hull, but the sense of history and weight of its long ocean voyage was palpable.

The dock was already under lockdown. Security personnel in plainclothes, but with sharp eyes, were everywhere. Accompanied by Secretary Yao, General Manager Yang, and several ministry leaders, Wang Huanbo boarded the gangway. Captain Zhou, a seasoned and determined veteran seaman, and a trusted confidant of the Wang family for many years, quickly stepped forward and firmly grasped Wang Huanbo's hand: "Young Master, the equipment is intact, not a single crew member has fallen behind, and we've arrived home safely!" His tone was filled with pride and excitement.

"Uncle Zhou, you've worked hard! Brothers, you've worked hard!" Wang Huanbo looked at the crew members on deck, who, though exhausted, had bright eyes, and felt deeply moved. These were the foundation of the Wang family, the deep affection that overseas Chinese had for their homeland.

Opening the massive ship's hold revealed a dense array of large wooden crates and metal containers, covered with tarpaulins and securely bound! They bore the General Motors (GM) logo and various equipment serial numbers. Accompanying the ship were a dozen or so overseas Chinese engineers, their expressions somewhat reserved, but their eyes revealing the focused dedication characteristic of technical personnel. They were experts hired by the Wang family at high salaries, voluntarily returning to serve their country.

"Unload the ship!" With the commander-in-chief's order, the port's heavy cranes, which had been waiting, roared to life. The huge equipment containers were carefully lifted and steadily placed onto the dedicated flatbed transport trucks that had been waiting for a long time. Each truck was covered with a thick tarpaulin and escorted by armed police vehicles in front and behind, forming a long convoy that resembled a steel dragon, slowly driving out of the port and heading towards the Beijing Red Star General Factory.

Traffic control was quietly implemented along the route, allowing the convoy to move freely. Although the locals were curious, seeing the imposing guards, they assumed it was an important national defense transport and gave way.

When the convoy finally entered the Hongxing factory area and stopped at the entrance of the brand-new, spacious, and bright automobile branch plant, an uncontrollable cheer erupted from the scene! Factory leaders, including Secretary Yao and General Manager Yang, had tears in their eyes! The workers, looking at those "treasures" from across the ocean, excitedly rubbed their hands together in anticipation!

Wang Huanbo walked to an open shipping container, lifted the tarpaulin, revealing part of a brand-new large stamping machine inside; its cold metal surface gleamed under the lights. He took a deep breath, turned to the expectant workers, and said loudly:

"Comrades! This equipment was brought back with great effort from the country and the generous assistance of our compatriots overseas! It's the wings that will give our automotive industry its wings to take off! From today onward, we will use this equipment to build the world's best sedans and the best off-road vehicles! Do you all have confidence?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes!" The deafening roar echoed through the sky, announcing the beginning of a new era!