Otherworld Girl Development Guide

Zhou Mingrui dazedly took the officer's certificate, opened it, and glanced at it. The rank column read "Major"!

"This is?"

"A layer of cover for your identity; of course, you're just holding the rank of military officer and enjoying the benefits of a major..."

After explaining, he put the red file folder aside, took out the PAD, turned it on, entered the long verification code, and then entered Zhou Mingrui's identity information to bind the PAD to Zhou Mingrui.

"There's no signal here, and the network is disconnected from the outside world. All information can be exchanged through personal terminals. The PAD contains an electronic map of the base, as well as mission receiving and issuing functions..."

Zhou Mingrui took the PAD and looked down. There were only three apps on it, one of which was a map template, obviously a map of the base.

The other is a chat app similar to WeChat. Upon opening it, I found it to be similar to WeChat, probably catering to the operating habits of today's young people. It also has groups and personal communication functions. Besides the retired old man, the only other friend in my friend list is Shi Qiang... However, unlike the bustling WeChat, this app is very quiet.

The last one is a shopping app similar to Taobao, where you can place an order on a tablet and the logistics department will transport the goods needed by the soldiers to the base, which is quite user-friendly.

This greatly changed Zhou Mingrui's traditional impression of the Rabbit Base... If anyone says that the Rabbit is backward, Zhou Mingrui will definitely beat them up.

"If you get a partner, the organization will arrange a larger house. If you don't feel comfortable living here, you can move to the city..."

"No need, I think it's fine here."

Zhou Mingrui rejected the suggestion to move to the city. He was all alone and didn't care where he lived, so he wasn't that delicate.

"Okay, I'll pick you up at 2:00 PM. You need to have a physical exam, and you should also read these books more often."

After saying that, Shi Qiang quickly packed his things, got up and left Zhou Mingrui's room.

*Click*... The door closed.

Chapter 8 Ready to Go

After Shi Qiang left, Zhou Mingrui spent half an hour tidying up the room and changing the bedding.

After taking a shower, I lay down on the bed and stared blankly at the unfamiliar ceiling. The central air conditioning kept the room temperature at 24°C, a very comfortable temperature.

Before he knew it, Zhou Mingrui drifted off to sleep... He really hadn't been getting enough rest these past few days.

While Zhou Mingrui was fast asleep, at the Nuwa Base station, the political commissar wearing gold-rimmed glasses got off the train and was led to a huge conference hall.

Inside the conference hall, the retired old man sat in the position of commander-in-chief, with people from other departments sitting on either side. The political commissar quickly walked over and sat down to the right of the retired old man.

"Everyone's here now, let's begin the meeting..."

The retired old man spoke first: "I stayed in Mingrui Island for only two days, but I did manage to investigate the island. The surrounding hydrological environment is excellent, with two usable deep-water harbors, and a freshwater lake on the island that can provide water..."

To build an airport, the island's area would need to be expanded, and there's a large archipelago to the east of the island...

Comrade Zhou Mingrui has already erected a boundary marker on the island, and no trace of other intelligent life has been found in the surrounding area in the past two years...

Instantly, everyone in the conference room gasped. According to international law, these were all unclaimed property! Whoever discovered them first owned them! From this moment on, these islands have been an inseparable part of the world since ancient times!

Territorial waters and a 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone—as for the island's small size, that's not a problem at all. Expanding the island is incredibly easy! After expanding it, we can use it as a base to explore the entire Mingrui Star!

"...Regarding the other question, whether the world is suitable for human habitation, Comrade Zhou Mingrui and I have already proven through our actions that Mingrui Star is a habitable planet suitable for human survival. After a physical examination, no hidden problems were found..."

Of course, we must be cautious. The first group must stay on the other side for a full five years to ensure there are no problems before returning to Earth.

I have a question!

A technical sergeant in military uniform asked, "Is the two-way teleportation portal reliable?"

"This requires scientific experiments..." The technician nodded and quickly scribbled something in his notebook.

Another person raised their hand and asked, "So... what's the main force for this exploration?"

"The higher command has decided that the navy will be at the forefront!"

The retired old man beamed with joy. Mingrui Star is surrounded by sea, so the navy is naturally the main force for exploration!

"Our navy will not only venture into the deep sea, but also brave the waves on the outer oceans! One day we will be able to sail across the vast sea of ​​stars!"

............

"Did I fall asleep?"

Zhou Mingrui sat up in bed and glanced at the time: 13:20.

I quickly got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom to wash up. Looking at myself in the mirror, I frowned slightly; my hair was a bit too long.

I picked up the electric clippers, attached the calipers, and with a few quick snips, my signature buzz cut appeared in the mirror...

I changed into a well-fitting military uniform, tidied myself up in front of the mirror, and hung up my work badge when the time reached 13:59 before opening the door and leaving.

They bumped into Shi Qiang, who was about to open the door and was about to knock.

A hint of surprise flashed in Shi Qiang's eyes. He hadn't expected Zhou Mingrui to get a haircut, but he looked much better than before.

"Let's go."

"okay!"

Shi Qiang led Zhou Mingrui through the base. Zhou Mingrui noticed that Shi Qiang seemed very familiar with the base, indicating that he had worked and lived there for a long time, which explained why he was not very talkative.

Soon, the two arrived at an area marked with a red cross.

"This is the base hospital. If you have any minor ailments like headaches or fevers, you can come here for treatment. The equipment is state-of-the-art, no worse than the hospitals in the capital..."

Under Shi Qiang's succinct introduction, Zhou Mingrui gazed intently at the nurse drawing blood, truly embodying the image of a white-clad angel.

After pressing the needle hole with a cotton swab, I went to the next room.

"Do you want me to get your contact information?" Shi Qiang asked abruptly.

"Uh...no need! No need!"

The unexpected words startled Zhou Mingrui. He quickly declined the nurse's offer and hurriedly left the laboratory under the nurse's watchful eye, heading towards the next department...

Half an hour later, the medical examination report came out. Shi Qiang glanced at the data and nodded. Zhou Mingrui was in good health, and some of his indicators were almost the same as those of an athlete. This was probably related to his daily patrols of the island.

After uploading the medical examination report to the database, Shi Qiang signaled Zhou Mingrui to follow.

Where do we go next?

"Experimental field".

Shi Qiang led Zhou Mingrui to a heavily guarded elevator. Four fully armed soldiers repeatedly checked their identities before clearing the way.

They took a large passenger elevator, big enough to fit at least a row of passengers, down to the first floor. When the elevator stopped, Zhou Mingrui was stunned the moment he stepped out.

The huge open space in front of us is comparable to the hangar used to house Jaegers in Pacific Rim, and various engineering vehicles and military trucks are already ready to go.

Many soldiers were busy checking various equipment, fuel, and supplies.

"Hehehe, I look much more energetic in this outfit."

Amidst familiar "heh heh" sounds, the political commissar and the bureau chief walked over together, followed by several elderly men with white hair, some of whom I had only ever seen on television.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhou Mingrui walked to a designated open area and snapped his fingers.

With a snap, the portal opened... and under Zhou Mingrui's control, it rapidly expanded and gradually stabilized.

Shi Qiang took a deep look at Zhou Mingrui's back, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

"Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Record the data! If you're even one byte off, I'll make you clean toilets for a month!"

An elderly man with white hair was urging the technicians to record the data. If it weren't for his age, he would have loved to do it himself.

Hehehe stared at the flashing portal, thinking about the various minerals that didn't exist on Earth on the other side. A materials revolution was about to begin, and this materials revolution would allow China to sound the horn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

As a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, China will comprehensively surpass Western countries and achieve its great rejuvenation! No one will be able to bully China anymore!

"go ahead!"

With a loud roar, the engineering vehicles, which had been ready to go, rushed into the portal.

Chapter 9 Otherworld Development

Within just one month, the island underwent a dramatic transformation, with various infrastructure projects springing up without causing any serious damage to the island's environment. If anyone dares to say that China doesn't understand environmental protection, Zhou Mingrui will definitely slap them across the face.

The western part of the island still retains its original ecology. A small freshwater purification station has been built next to the freshwater lake to supply freshwater to the engineering corps stationed on the island.

However, in the eastern part of the island, the engineering corps worked almost non-stop, constantly constructing a port and a small airport.

Small reserves of magic horn ore (room-temperature superconductor) were discovered in the northern part of the island, and magic horn ore was also found in the archipelago on the east side, which proves that magic horn ore is likely to be widely distributed on Mingrui Star!

This further turned the rabbit's eyes red, and the development efforts on Mingrui Star were intensified. Money was provided when needed! Resources were provided when needed!

Cheng Hao, the infrastructure whiz from the rabbit, is no joke. With incredible speed, he built a small deep-water port as if assembling building blocks.

This is also thanks to the old man's surveying. With the help of modern computer modeling technology, the precast cement components were manufactured in modules in advance, and all that was needed was to assemble them.

It has to be said, the power of the collective is truly great!

Although they can only eat individual rations due to supply issues, some vegetables on the south side of the island have already sprouted, and the signs of life have lifted everyone's spirits considerably.

Three radar stations have been deployed at three high points on the island, and the active phased array radar arrays are turned on in turn every once in a while to scan the sea surface and the upper atmosphere.

In other locations on the island, YJ-62, YJ-83, and YJ-12 anti-ship missiles are deployed, forming a perfect strike group that can be launched at any time to safeguard the island's security.

A buzzing sound came from overhead. Zhou Mingrui looked up and saw a small black dot flying rapidly towards the islands to the east. It was an ASN-104 unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, mapping the surrounding sea and islands, and also serving as an aerial surveillance aircraft.

Several island groups, separated by only a few nautical miles, have been discovered on the east side, where a standard 2800-meter-long and 60-meter-wide military airport runway can be built.

Several of the smaller islands are suitable for building shipyards and slipways. After all, the Nuwa base is inland, and it is impossible to send a Type 054 missile frigate or a Type 055 destroyer over, let alone an aircraft carrier, which is the most powerful structural weapon of mankind.

At most, they will send over the prefabricated giant sections. The final assembly and outfitting will have to be completed in Mingruixing. A shipyard is essential, and it has to be the kind of slipway that can build aircraft carriers!

With no large ships available for practical use within three years, and the first aircraft carrier possibly not being built for at least eight years... this has left Star Ring Development Company trapped in the archipelago's predicament.

"Mingrui, this is the development plan for the next three years, take a look..."

The old man handed a business plan to Zhou Mingrui.

"Show me?" Zhou Mingrui looked at the old man with some surprise. Wasn't he the one who made money while lying down?

Zhou Mingrui hasn't looked at his bank account in a long time... because the money has really become just numbers.

He flipped through the plan, which was a standard "I'm obviously very strong, but I'm being unusually cautious" opening move.

The first three years were mainly spent on infrastructure construction, focusing on developing the islands on the east side and connecting all the islands through a cross-sea bridge to form a unified logistics system.

A satellite launch site will be established on a well-located island, with plans to launch 15-20 satellites to form the BeiDou navigation system for Mingrui Star.

You have to eat one bite at a time; if you take too big a step, you'll tear your balls.