?Mobile reading More Sun Nation ships have gathered in this sea area, with consecutive aircraft crashes and ship sinkings sending shockwaves around the world. Eighty-Electronic-Book Aircraft crashes are common, but what about warships? Especially not just any warships—these are the Sun Nation's most advanced destroyers, hailed at launch as rare even in the sky and unmatched on land, said to surpass even the U.S.-built Aegis-class destroyers. Yet now, they have sunk—not during combat engagements, but due to internal explosions. This has sparked widespread doubts about the Sun Nation's military engineering quality, particularly among countries that have collaborated with them, many of whom have now ordered inspections of their purchased weapons and equipment. Sun Nation citizens are equally anxious. If even their most advanced warships are sinking due to internal explosions, can such quality truly ensure public safety? The Chinese people were delighted and excited—no event could be more uplifting. Over the sea, the Chinese warships continued to "monitor" the Sun Nation's fleet, occasionally circling them or boldly passing through. The diving submarines of the salvage vessels successfully surfaced, and cranes began operating, slowly lifting them onto the deck and placing them steadily there. Throughout the entire process, no one noticed that a piece of equipment had been added to the bottom of the submarine. Technicians expressed confusion—while a broken light was understandable, it was unexpected that the light cover had shattered as well. Normally, replacing a light bulb takes just a few minutes; now, they had to replace the entire light assembly, including the cover, and after replacement, they had to conduct a pressure test to ensure no leaks before descending again. Soon, the deck was filled with various maintenance tools, and the repair personnel gathered there, divided into two groups—one focused on investigating the cause of the damage, the other working on devising a rapid repair strategy. At that moment, the submarine suddenly exploded with a thunderous roar, sending flames shooting skyward and hurling everyone in the vicinity off their feet, some of them directly into the sea. The deck was in complete chaos, the submarine reduced to a pile of scattered parts, four people killed instantly in the blast, and two of those who had fallen into the water also died. The Sun Kingdom warships quickly surrounded the scene—indeed, since the submarine had come onto the deck, many eyes had been watching from a distance, making a terrorist attack highly unlikely. Qin Feng was just putting on his diving suit at his own ship, smiling calmly, fully prepared to keep his achievements and reputation quiet. The captain and first officer could no longer remain composed; they rushed over and asked, "Major Qin, what on earth happened? How did the enemy submarine explode again?" "I don't know." He shook his head calmly, saying, "You're right. When we go down in our diving suits, everything is dark—black as pitch. You can't possibly doubt me, can you? How could I have done anything behind the scenes on the other side's submarine?" The captain and first officer didn't believe him. After all, he had witnessed two explosions on the other side every time he went down. Yet, they simply couldn't believe that a single diver could have caused such a dramatic impact. "Still the same thing," he smiled, "the people of the Sun Nation are simply too lacking in integrity—so they keep suffering divine retribution." "If it were my own command, I'd immediately order the fleet to retreat. Clearly, the situation here is unfavorable—something's wrong with the geomancy. I wouldn't want to risk any more surprises." The captain and first officer nodded in agreement, shrugging. As military officers, they simply didn't believe in geomancy—nor would the Sun Nation's military leadership. If the retreat were truly due to such reasons, then the Sun Nation's military would indeed become the world's greatest source of ridicule. So even if all the ships sink here, they won't retreat. Qin, the young officer, wiped the damp hair from his forehead and smiled, saying, "I'll go down and take a shower first. Today has been full of joyful events. I suggest we make a grand dinner—let's celebrate!" "No problem," the first mate replied without hesitation. After he left, the captain lowered his voice and said, "I think we need to assign someone to keep an eye on Major Qin." "Why so?" the first mate asked, puzzled. "Isn't it perfect that he's the son-in-law of Mr. Wei Qingtian—someone worth watching?" "I'm not asking you to monitor him constantly," the captain clarified. "Isn't it strange that every time he goes below deck, something unexpected happens to the others?" "Exactly," the captain added. "Since he's the son-in-law of Mr. Wei, we need to protect him—not just watch him. That's the point!" "Got it—we need to protect him." "The second-in-command nodded and smiled, saying, "I'll go arrange it with the kitchen right away. Since the Colonel has suggested it, we'd better make it happen!" "Good, go on!" The two officers' conversation had been fully heard by Qin, the young gentleman. However, he didn't take it seriously—after all, neither of them had any ill intentions. On the warship, aside from the captain, most officers rarely enjoyed private cabins, as their ranks were equivalent. Therefore, he had specially arranged a double cabin and used it as a single-occupancy room. After his bath, he felt it was time to continue causing trouble for the Sun Nationals, to leave them utterly stressed and so overwhelmed that they would never dare set foot on these waters again. He disappeared into the shadows. Due to a major incident, the U.S. military from the Sun Nation had dispatched its most advanced amphibious assault ship, carrying multiple helicopters of various models, to this area. A small stretch of sea now hosts warships from three nations—quite a bustling scene. As the world's foremost military power, the Americans are more assertive than the Japanese, especially since it's not their own vessels that have encountered trouble. As soon as they arrived, they immediately insisted on taking the lead. The amphibious assault ship, with a displacement exceeding 50,000 tons—heavier than many national aircraft carriers—stands as a colossal presence at sea. Combined with two Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, though it has the fewest ships, it boasts the most formidable combat power. Indeed, China's nine ships collectively displace only 36,000 tons, which explains why the Americans are so confident—they truly have the credentials. To avoid any potential clashes, China's fleet has voluntarily retreated five nautical miles, yet remains steadfastly committed to staying within this maritime region. Qin, the young officer, who quietly stepped out of the ship's cabin, immediately spotted the amphibious assault ship—so towering was it that one could hardly overlook it. "Wow," he exclaimed, "the world's police force has even been summoned." "He sighed and remarked, 'They're sending such a large vessel—do they really think things here aren't chaotic enough?' Originally, he had intended to continue causing trouble for the people from the Sun Kingdom. With you Americans so eager to step in, what's there to be polite about? The large helicopters keep taking off and landing on the deck, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, beginning underwater surveillance. The Sun Kingdom people have been very courteous, proactively yielding their recovery zone so the Americans can fully engage."