Chapter 7: The Three Examiners Could No Longer Sit Still!

In front of the podium, five large crates were placed, each stuffed to the brim.

This display alone was enough to shock everyone present.

The instructor pulled Zhao Haikuo aside and whispered, "What is he doing? We’re here for a graduation project review, not a house move!"

"Teacher, I don't know either."

Zhao Haikuo’s face was twisted in distress.

He regretted it deeply now. Had he known Su Dingping took everything so literally, he wouldn't have said that extra word earlier.

Well, now it was done. Su Dingping had brought every single scrap of draft paper he had.

If the three examiners happened to see the random sketches mixed in, wouldn't they be so angry they’d laugh?

Huang Wei leaned in and whispered, "Haikuo, is our junior brother trying to win by sheer quantity?"

"Shut up!"

Zhao Haikuo glared at him irritably, then took a few small steps to Su Dingping’s side and muttered into his ear.

"Junior brother, since it’s come to this, just endure it if the examiners criticize you later. This is my fault, so I’ll treat you to dinner tonight to make it up to you!"

After saying this, Zhao Haikuo scurried back to his seat, waiting with a nervous expression.

Once Huang Wei and the others learned the situation from Zhao Haikuo, their hearts sank.

Upon hearing the news, the instructor’s heart skipped a beat.

He hadn't expected Professor Zhang’s protégé to be so bold; wasn't this just trying to fool the examiners?

Seeing Su Dingping panting and wiping sweat, Professor Li didn't urge him on; instead, he found it quite interesting.

"Others are trembling and afraid to breathe when they see us, but this student is interesting—he’s given us a real spectacle! How long is this going to take to look through?"

Professor Huang said calmly, "He didn't actually bring those random sketches too, did he? Does the rulebook say the more you bring, the higher the score?"

"The display is grand, but the rules remain the same," Senior Colonel Zhang said, his face as stern as ever.

After resting for a moment, Su Dingping spoke.

"Three examiners, these crates contain the blueprints for the warships I designed. They include the main structure, radar systems, avionics systems, power systems..."

Professor Li asked first, "Which warship did you use as the design blueprint?"

"Reporting to Professor Li, a total of over ten types of warships!"

The three exchanged glances, and Professor Li said, "In over five months, you researched over ten types of warships and created new designs from start to finish?"

"Yes, Professor Li!"

"Young age, big talk!"

Professor Li, who had been somewhat interested, immediately lost his enthusiasm.

Let alone this young man in front of him, even if he were to do it himself, it would be impossible to create a brand-new design for a warship in five months.

Old Zhang’s boasted protégé was nothing more than this.

He then looked at Professor Huang and said, "Professor Huang, you go first!"

Professor Huang nodded, already having a plan in mind.

"This student, please begin."

"Yes, Professor Huang."

Su Dingping took a thick stack of blueprints from the first crate and handed them over.

"Professor Huang, these are the blueprints for the main structure of the warships."

Professor Huang took them, intending to glance through them casually and finish early.

However, after flipping through a few pages, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

Except for the first few pages, which were general design drawings, the rest were detailed data sheets for every individual part.

Each detailed part required hundreds, if not more, blueprints!

Because Su Dingping had labeled every single piece of data!

"Is the whole crate like this?"

"Yes, Professor Huang."

After finishing the stack in his hand, Professor Huang randomly pulled a stack from the middle of the crate and examined it closely again.

He had assumed that this crate would definitely contain some useless rough drafts in the middle.

However, after looking through them, his surprise grew even more.

All the dimensions and data on the blueprints were labeled neatly; these were definitely not rough drafts!

"Continue!"

For some reason, he suddenly became interested in the blueprints in the remaining crates.

Professor Li, who had been standing to the side thinking this would be over quickly, was stunned.

He looked at Professor Huang, his gaze seemingly asking: Professor Huang, what’s going on?

Professor Huang shook his head calmly, as if to say: I know you're in a hurry, but don't be in a hurry yet.

Since Senior Colonel Zhang was standing between them, Professor Li didn't feel comfortable leaning in.

Down below, Huang Wei muttered, "Haikuo, the situation seems a bit off."

"It seems so."

Zhao Haikuo scratched his head.

He had seen Professor Huang’s previous action—pulling blueprints from the middle was a "killer move" meant to expose him. His heart had been in his throat.

And yet, Professor Huang was actually telling Su Dingping to continue!

Su Dingping took a stack from the second crate and handed it over, saying, "Professor Huang, these are the blueprints for the area-defense radar! According to..."

Before Su Dingping could finish, just hearing the words "area-defense radar" made Professor Huang’s brow furrow.

Currently, all warships in the Navy’s active service, including those under design, were point-defense!

It might seem like just the difference between "point" and "area."

But "point-defense" could only intercept one missile at a time, while "area-defense" could intercept multiple missiles simultaneously.

This involved the core technology of warship modernization, which Western nations guarded strictly.

He was about to warn Su Dingping not to talk so big—Huang Wei, who had mentioned improving area-defense earlier, had just been lectured by him.

But when he glanced at the design on the blueprint, his eyes instantly narrowed.

Hearing "area-defense," Professor Li knew Su Dingping was already half-finished.

As it turned out, he only saw Professor Huang looking through the blueprints intently.

Suddenly, Professor Huang remarked, "Professor Li, the situation is a bit strange."

"What’s strange?"

"Nothing, I’ll tell you in a moment."

Professor Huang couldn't be bothered to pay attention to Professor Li; he rummaged through the crate on his own.

As he pulled out blueprint after blueprint, his expression changed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Finally, he closed all the blueprints and looked at Su Dingping with a sharp gaze.

"You came up with this?"

Su Dingping was calm. "Yes, Professor Huang."

"Professor Huang, what is it?" Professor Li asked again.

"Old Li, don't interrupt for now."

*Hoo—*

Taking a deep breath, Professor Huang calmed his inner turmoil and said again, "Continue!"

Su Dingping went to the third crate, took out the top blueprints, and handed them over.

"Professor Huang, this is the warship avionics system I designed."

Professor Huang had only flipped through a few pages when his expression changed abruptly.

"Alternating current! You designed this?"

Su Dingping nodded.

Professor Huang kept flipping through the blueprints, his heart growing more shocked with every page, and the hand holding the papers couldn't help but tremble.

"These... these are all designed by you?"

"Yes, Professor Huang."

Professor Huang stood rooted to the spot, unable to react for a moment.

"Professor Huang, what’s wrong?" Professor Li was startled by this scene and asked hurriedly.

"Old Li, I’m going to ask you one thing, and you must tell me the truth."

Professor Huang looked at Professor Li, asking in a serious tone.

"Has the problem of switching from direct current to alternating current on warships been solved on your end?"

"That’s classified!"

"Alright then, has the problem of interference between multiple radars and communication systems on warships been overcome?"

"Professor Huang, confidentiality regulations!"

Professor Li’s tone was unfriendly.

He had signed confidentiality agreements regarding the content the other party was asking about. Never mind the many people present, he couldn't reveal a single word even in private!

Professor Huang closed the documents and lowered his voice. "The technical problems involving confidentiality regulations have been solved in here!"

"What!"

Professor Li and the stern-faced Senior Colonel Zhang stood up abruptly.

That was strictly prohibited from being leaked according to confidentiality regulations; how could it appear in a graduation project? And it had been solved!