Meanwhile, a thousand miles away, at the Air Force First Military Region.
Deputy Commander Lu Wei was preparing to leave.
But he saw his assistant directing a security platoon to assemble downstairs.
"What's going on? Why such a big fuss?"
Lu Wei asked with a frown.
The assistant quickly ran over, stood at attention, and saluted:
"Reporting, Chief, the Commander heard you were going to the Cheetah Special Forces Brigade."
"He specifically arranged a security platoon to ensure your safety on the way."
"Nonsense!" Lu Wei snorted.
"I'm going to see my grandson, and my future granddaughter-in-law. What kind of impression would it make if I brought a whole platoon?"
The assistant said with a smile:
"The Commander is also concerned about you. He said that when you go to see your future granddaughter-in-law, you must have a proper escort."
When Lu Wei heard the words "granddaughter-in-law," the lines on his face softened a bit.
In the end, he still waved his hand.
"Alright, alright, let's follow his arrangements. Let's go."
After getting into the special car, the convoy slowly drove out of the Military Region compound.
Inside the car, the assistant drove while reporting recent important matters to Lu Wei.
"Chief, regarding our nation's independently developed C919 large aircraft, countries around the world have been watching very closely recently."
"The higher-ups have given a strict order: this extreme environment test flight must be conducted with absolute secrecy."
Lu Wei nodded, his expression becoming serious:
"Where has the test flight location been set?"
The assistant lowered his voice and replied:
"It's set in the Yunnan region."
"The terrain and climate there are very complex and changeable."
"It is conducive to testing various extreme data."
"But there are pros and cons. Yunnan is close to the border, and the situation is complex."
"We are concerned that certain organizations from outside the country might take the opportunity to cause trouble, or even try to seize our core data."
Lu Wei's eyes sharpened, and his fingers gently tapped his knee.
"What about the alternative plan? When is it scheduled?"
The assistant's expression also became solemn; he shook his head.
"Reporting, Chief, to ensure the uniqueness of the data and the singularity of the testing environment, there is no alternative plan."
"The time is set for after the tenth of next month."
The assistant's words interrupted Lu Wei's thoughts and temporarily diverted his attention from the C919 large aircraft.
"Chief, there's one more thing."
The assistant's voice was even more serious and quieter than before.
"Regarding our military-led J-35A fighter jet project, the higher-ups' intention is that it must be absolutely foolproof."
Lu Wei's eyes instantly sharpened.
Compared to the dual-use C919,
the J-35A is the true heavy weapon of a great nation, a sharp blade of the country that absolutely cannot have any mishaps.
The assistant continued to report:
"According to the plan, the J-35A's first extreme environment test flight is also scheduled for the Yunnan region."
"The order from above is for the Wolf Fang Special Operations Team, in coordination with border troops, to be responsible for the monitoring and security of the entire test flight area."
"After the test flight mission is completed, the fighter jet will be disassembled on site."
"It will be transported back in batches by designated personnel, leaving no trace whatsoever."
After listening, Lu Wei's brows did not relax.
"I trust Wolf Fang's capabilities, but the situation in Yunnan is too complex."
"Relying solely on them and one border regiment, the manpower is still too stretched."
His fingers tapped gently on his knee, making a dull sound.
"Make a note of this. Later, give a heads-up to the Military Region's Operations Department."
"Tell them it's my intention that if needed, our First Military Region can dispatch a full-strength Special Operations Battalion to provide support at any time."
The assistant immediately nodded in agreement:
"Yes, Chief!"
Lu Wei leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes, but his mind was filled with information about the J-35A.
This project has touched countless hearts since its inception.
Not only him, but military powers around the world are closely watching the rapid development of China's fighter jet technology.
The military directly ordered its joint development by the nation's top military-industrial enterprises.
After a full three years, all theoretical tests and wind tunnel experiments were finally completed.
Now, this fifth-generation fighter jet, carrying countless hopes,
is about to undergo its most crucial first extreme environment test flight.
China's fighter jet technology has developed too quickly, so fast that it has already broken the original world order.
If China was still striving to catch up before,
then now, at least in some areas, China can undeniably sit in the top seat.
If it comes to overall strength, if China dares to claim second place,
then the once arrogant Beautiful Country would probably only be able to settle for third.
It is precisely because of this that this fat prize is coveted by too many.
Countless mercenary organizations and intelligence agencies are like sharks that have smelled blood,
wanting to tear a piece of flesh from this new type of fighter jet and seize its core technology.
Although the country had already laid out a comprehensive net in the Yunnan region in advance,
Lu Wei's heart remained somewhat uneasy.
He always felt that something had been overlooked, that some aspect had not been properly arranged.
This intuition, honed on the battlefield, prevented him from feeling at ease.
He thought it over and over, and finally decided that once he arrived at the Cheetah Special Forces Brigade, he would have to ask his grandson properly.
Lu Mingyu has been performing missions on the front lines for many years, and he understands the methods and styles of those overseas organizations far more thoroughly than the staff officers sitting in their offices.
Perhaps he could discover blind spots that Lu Wei had overlooked.
Three hours later, the convoy with special license plates smoothly drove into the Cheetah Special Forces Brigade's camp.
Lu Wei did not go to the brigade headquarters, nor did he notify anyone.
He directly had his assistant drive the car to the Megakaryocyte Special Operations Group's exclusive training base.
As soon as the car stopped, a crisp sound of gunfire faintly drifted over.
Lu Wei got out of the car and walked directly towards the shooting range.
At the training ground, Yang Zi, Bai Lu, and Gu Lina Zha, the three female guests, stood in a solemn line.
In front of them, a tall chief instructor was explaining today's training content.
"Today is your first live-fire shooting training."
The chief instructor's voice was loud and clear.
"Before you are several types of firearms regularly equipped by our Special Operations Brigade."
"Including pistols, assault rifles, and sniper rifles."
"Your task is to choose the type of firearm you most want to learn from them."
"We will provide one-on-one guidance."
"Today's assessment goal is also very simple: five bullets, hitting 45 rings or more, will be considered qualified."
Upon hearing this standard, the female guests' faces showed surprise.
Forty-five rings with five shots meant that at least four shots had to hit the bullseye (10 rings), and one shot had to hit five rings or more.
This was an almost impossible task for a group of novices who had never even touched a gun.
The chief instructor seemed to read their thoughts, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
"Here, nothing is impossible."
He pointed to the row of weapons on the table and began to introduce them one by one.
"This is the Type 05 silenced pistol, with an effective range of fifty meters."
"Its advantages are low sound, low recoil, and suitability for close-range infiltration and assassination."
"That is the Type 03 assault rifle, one of our unit's standard issue rifles."
"It has reliable performance, simple operation, and high accuracy."