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Chapter 731: Chapter 634: Sensational Short Film (Please Subscribe!)_1
October 26th.
Wednesday.
People were leading their usual ’fulfilled’ lives of going to work and coming back.
It seemed just like any other day, but the internet was buzzing over a video.
At exactly seven o’clock last night, a short film appeared simultaneously on all major video websites across the globe. The moment it was uploaded, it soared in views and reached the front row.
The content was only five minutes long, not too lengthy, but it caused a huge stir nonetheless.
The video was simple.
A strange vehicle was seen parked on a highland. A person in unusual attire climbed onto something resembling a telescope and after a few adjustments, he pointed it at a wasteland filled with overgrown weeds.
As people were wondering what this strange thing was. no𝚟𝚙u𝚋.c𝚘m
"Bang.."
"Boom..."
A loud explosion drew everyone’s attention to the wasteland. A gunshot echoed and a large pit was blasted into the ground, and plumes of dust and smoke flew skyward.
But it wasn’t over yet.
Immediately after.
"Boom boom boom..." consecutive explosions could be heard coming from the video, with an explosion sounding on the wasteland every ten seconds or so. Mud was thrown into the air and smoke blurred the scene, occasionally six or seven explosions shook the field at once.
Ordinary viewers assumed it was ammunition fired from that ’telescope’.
But those with knowledge soon figured out this object wasn’t a conventional weapon.
Who had ever seen a weapon where the targeting device took up more than ninety percent of the cross-sectional surface area? Moreover, through the video, they saw only bullet-sized holes, clearly not capable of creating such loud explosions.
They seemed to have a hunch, but couldn’t confirm their hunch.
However, the video didn’t wait for them to think.
The video ended quickly. In the last minute, while ordinary viewers were puzzled, thinking it was some new weapon from some country, the video revealed the purpose of the equipment.
In 3D graphics.
It explained the reason behind the previous scenes.
Mine-clearing vehicle.
This answer was as shocking to them.
The video’s final voiceover introduced the vehicle: "The TLP-2 type mine-clearing vehicle has all-weather landmine removal ability, 100% removal capacity for mines within one meter radius on soft ground, and 98% elimination rate for mines within 2 meters of soft ground.
It does not have the conditions for removal on hardened surfaces but is equipped with armor-piercing, incendiary, and timed variety special ammunition to deal with various different environments and mines. Under appropriate conditions, it can clear all existing mines."
The introduction came to a sudden stop.
It ended there.
Only the function and basic range of the vehicle were introduced, not its production location, price, or performance. It seemed like a simple explanation. While anticlimactic, the content drew the attention of the media.
Landmines.
Over the years, the number of landmines buried worldwide has reached millions.
The majority of their exact locations cannot be identified due to loss of data, and they are scattered across dozens of countries all over the globe. Every year, they claim a large number of lives, with many areas becoming forbidden zones, casting a shadow over the hearts of people living in the vicinity.
If there were an object that could clear landmines so perfectly.
That would be an act of immeasurable merit.
An elimination rate of 100% for landmines within one meter is more than enough. Conventional mines are typically found just below the surface. It’s illogical to bury them at such a depth because it would effectively reduce the damage range unless they were larger bombs.
As for the inability to clear mines on hardened surfaces, that’s to be expected. Conventional bullets can’t penetrate a layer of concrete, let alone clear mines under it.
Therefore.
This ’mine-clearing vehicle’ could be said to have a 100% mine clearance capacity.
Of course, there were some who doubted its authenticity. They claimed it was a hoax meant to deceive the audience and gain attention. But professionals have stated that the footage has not been manipulated and was completely real, aside from the 3D introduction at the end. Besides, what would be the point of fabricating this?
The public was abuzz with debates, turning it into idle chat over meals.
But relevant individuals couldn’t afford to treat it as just any other heated discussion.
This video appeared on all major video websites around the world, and through click farming, swiftly made its way to the top. As one can imagine, this wasn’t meant for amusement. After all, the only buyers for this type of equipment would be countries. Ordinary people couldn’t possibly procure military-grade equipment.
Therefore.
This video quickly caught the attention of various countries.
Although Western journalists were initially unsure about the authenticity of this device, that did not prevent them from using it to create news headlines. This was their strong suit and part of their job, the truth no longer mattered.
So.
As of this morning.
Major media outlets around the globe simultaneously began revisiting old accounts.
"Terrifying, 1.1 billion landmines are still buried in 60 countries worldwide!"
"The ten countries with the most landmines worldwide, who is responsible for the thousands of injuries and deaths happening annually?"
"Landmine Fields, A Scar on Humanity!"
"....."
With this "east wind" as a catalyst, the media felt like they had discovered a new headline. They began to extensively cover related content, introducing to the world the real dangers hidden underground.
They included various realistic photographs, depicting individuals who tragically lost their limbs or lives due to these dangers. The stories penned by journalists conveyed the profound harm that war brings to humanity.
Some Western media even pointed the finger directly at America’s Iraq strategy.
This truly was a disaster out of nowhere.
What a pity.
The US government, with its thick-skinned nature, remained silent on this issue. The media could cause a ruckus all they wanted. The US was going to do what it intended to do. After all, those landmines weren’t American-made, so why should they care?
However, the mine-clearing vehicle did capture their attention. It’s important to realize that mine removal is a perpetual global issue. Otherwise, over 100 million landmines worldwide wouldn’t still be a threat to local safety.
Typically, upon detecting a mine with a metal detector, the mine is detonated on the spot. This method is incredibly inefficient and rarely performed by humans due to its low success rate.
Mostly, various machines and devices trigger the explosion, applying constant pressure. Still, this doesn’t guarantee full clearance. Landmines are indeed an exceedingly dangerous and vile entity.
This has always been a major problem.
But, if this ’mine-clearing vehicle’ is as impressive as it seems.
Then it, too, will be a good thing.
Therefore, they promptly ordered an investigation into the authenticity of the device and its owner.
Seeing the US government’s customary indifference, media attention shifted to personal interviews with those injured and suffering in the affected countries. Suddenly, the buzzword "mine clearance" was the focal point of worldwide attention.
After the emotional stories.
The equipment featured in the video once again became the center of attention.
If it is real.
Then it signifies the threats terrorizing the desperate populations of various nations may soon become a thing of the past. People could return to normal farming, continue their lives in their ancestral homelands.
All media outlets were trying to identify the producer of the device, pursuing various investigative reports.
Administrators of the video-sharing platforms were particularly focused on, as they theoretically have access to user information. Alas, adhering to confidentiality, each kept silent because...they didn’t actually know either.
However, they had no intention of removing the video.
Because content that brings in traffic.
Is always good content.
Regarding whether is it real, and ultimately who produced it.
Western media isn’t in a rush to find out. The hot topic has already emerged, discussions have begun, viewership is up, newspaper sales are doing well. If they could find the answer that would be great.
If not...the process itself is news.
If there’s none.
Then create news.
Isn’t that the usual way?
......
Myanmar.
Yangon.
Lang Cai’s office.
Looking at the report and video brought by his assistant, he watched the video three times. This was his first time seeing Ling’s "mine-clearing vehicle" in action. The last time he was too far away and could only see photos sent by others.
Regarding this video content.
Of course, Lang Cai knew that Ling was creating momentum.
To promote this service.
To make a fortune.
Recalling the $100 per mine clearance price, which wasn’t discounted, Lang Cai felt a sting. Because this money seemed to have nothing to do with them, the distribution was Ling’s, and they might not even get the 15% share that Ling had promised before.
Because Ling was now using the Myanmar Economic Zone’s tax revenue as collateral and finding a reason not to give him this money seemed reasonable. After all, under these circumstances, Myanmar owed Ling an astronomical sum of money in billions.
This money had to be repaid.
They had no nerve left to ask Ling for money.
Even if Ling didn’t give in, Lang Cai had no complaints left.
Because if he really took out such a large loan, that little profit wouldn’t matter. Especially when he saw the report submitted by his subordinates on the final loan amount.
Lang Cai felt like he had shot himself in the foot.
At the same time.
He also felt an urge to strangle his subordinates.
Damn it.
If they took out such a huge loan.
How would they get by in the future?
A loan of 2.1 trillion RMB, even if he were to agree to it, would Ling?
