?Mobile reading China and the Solar Kingdom have been at odds over a certain island for more than thirty years. Their warships and fighter jets have repeatedly faced off in the relevant waters, yet no final resolution has been reached—despite which, both sides have maintained a consistently firm stance. China's firmness stems from its rapidly growing economy and robust national defense. In contrast, the Solar Kingdom's determination is entirely derived from its American patron. These diplomats naively believe that their patron will always wholeheartedly guarantee the Solar Kingdom's security and actively court neighboring allies who also have territorial disputes with China, hoping thereby to leave China helpless. While it's commendable that they can secure allies, such support is mostly limited to routine diplomatic calls. When real crises arise, the ultimate reliance remains on their own strength. Thus, the Chinese officials regard the Solar Kingdom's self-proclaimed minor player status as nothing more than a mere performance. As the military strength has continuously grown, the Chinese nation has long abandoned its previous policy of patience and has become increasingly assertive. Facing the calls from the Japanese naval vessels, the commanding officer of the Chinese fleet paid no attention and issued the order: "Proceed steadily, maintain your speed!" The Chinese fleet advanced with strong momentum toward the Japanese ships, leaving the Japanese vessels stunned—this had never happened before. The Japanese officers had never seen such firmness from the Chinese. Their commanding officer then instructed: "The leading vessels should immediately halt and refrain from approaching our waters—thank you for your cooperation." When the distance between the two fleets narrowed to less than two nautical miles, the Chinese naval vessels began to respond: "The area ahead is international waters, where all vessels are free to navigate. This region is adjacent to China's exclusive economic zone and is within our designated air defense identification zone. Please yield the passage." The Sun-flag vessel immediately shifted its tone: "We are currently conducting search and recovery operations for the downed aircraft and its crew. For now, we maintain control of this maritime area. Please cooperate and refrain from disrupting our operations." "On the Chinese naval vessel, the captain smiled and said to Qin Feng, 'This is called returning their methods with our own—recovering the ship is already impressive. During our military exercises in the South China Sea and the Pacific, haven't their ships frequently come to disrupt us? Can you really argue that military drills are less important than salvage operations? If they lack kindness, then we won't be surprised if we show unwavering justice!' Qin, sincerely, raised his thumb in approval: 'I truly appreciate this approach. We must make those self-important officers understand just how strong we are—otherwise, they'll keep acting so arrogantly!' The opposing vessel promptly sent back a response: 'We may also consider your actions as an act of provocation. Please refrain from being overly aggressive.' The captain on Qin Feng's side, having no further patience, simply issued the order: 'All vessels, advance!' Nine warships of varying sizes formed an arc, encircling the Sun Nation's fleet. Although none of the ship-mounted guns had been adjusted to their designed angles, and the fire-control radars for the embarked missiles were still off, this situation still sent the opposing fleet commander scrambling. Should a mishap occur, he would face simultaneous attacks from nine advanced warships—likely unable to last even three minutes, and would probably be lost beneath the waves. He immediately reported the situation to his superiors. While they had several warships stationed in the area, they were spread out too widely to consolidate quickly. Even if all ships managed to converge, they might not gain a decisive advantage, given that the Huaxia fleet consisted of the most advanced destroyers and frigates, whose combat capabilities were formidable and intimidating. Seeing the opposing commander now visibly shaken, the Huaxia fleet commander raised his hand and said, "All units proceed—directly into the center of the area designated by the enemy." The Sun Kingdom immediately dispatched its air force for support, but before they could even complete a circuit in this airspace, the Chinese fighter jets arrived—numbering 1.5 times the Sun Kingdom's contingent. Qin, standing on the bridge, was thrilled—he had never seen the Sun Kingdom's forces suffer such a setback before. The Chinese military's firm stance stemmed from the fact that this area lies in international waters. If the situation involved contested islands, the military would typically remain more cautious, avoiding direct confrontations to prevent escalation. The fleet passed smoothly, and the Sun Kingdom's warship had to trail behind, embarrassed. In the distance, small submarines were being launched from the recovery vessels, and divers were continuously entering and exiting the water. Qin's mind flashed with an idea. "Captain," he said, "prepare a diving suit for me—I'd like to go down and take a look!" "Admiral, his brow furrowed slightly: 'It's said the enemy's vessel sank to a depth of several hundred meters. Standard diving suits only allow descent to forty or fifty meters—so they won't make much difference!'" On the Japanese naval vessel across the way, the captain set down his telescope, puzzled and asked, "What are the Chinese people up to? There's nothing at all on the seabed there. Will sending divers down be of any use? Moreover, if they jump directly from such a high deck, how will they return?" The first officer was equally puzzled, shaking his head and saying, "I can't figure it out. Have they been kicked in the head by a donkey? The oxygen tanks carried by the divers only allow for a short underwater dive—let alone reaching our vessel!" "Ha ha ha," the captain laughed, "No matter what plans they have, we'll simply pay no attention to them. The Chinese seem to believe that entering this region will influence our operations—quite a dream!" Qin Feng had deliberately jumped down from the high deck to demonstrate it to everyone. Since you all remain confused and unconcerned, my next actions will become even more discreet, and thus my chances of success will be significantly higher.