Chapter 452: Hatsune Miku
Ling Qingyu became confused. "How's flattening White House related to my happiness?"
"You're from Country C. Aren't we having some back-and-forth small clashes?" Elena smiled. "I'll solve a problem for you, Mom, and your motherland."
"Motherland my foot," cursed Ling Qingyu. "You aren't serious, are you?" After all, Elena was an AI. Resembling humans was an estimation on her part, not certainty.
"Didn't mean to be serious?" Elena shrugged.
Everyone sighed heavily in relief. They almost witnessed a third world war! Wiping out the nonexistent sweat, the girls transferred Elena's attention elsewhere, asking various questions.
"What do you think of the submarine, now that you have finished the tour?" Elena asked.
Everyone flashed thumbs-up. Awesome. Too awesome. They had lost in words to flatter. The submarine possessed all arsenals to target any threats and even luxury to cater to the rich elite's dream.
How satisfying would soldiers and crews who used this submarine, feel, thought Azi enviously? Tang Ziyi and Xiao Yue were swiping their hands over multiple screens; they weren't frightened of making mistakes since Elena assured the submarine's important functions only allowed conventional buttons placed on the desk as inputs.
Looking at the hologram, it was beautiful to watch the submarine's surrounding landscape. They were at a depth of around 150 meters.
"To avoid boring you, let's listen to some music," Elena said and moved her fingers. Soon folk-like disco music beat from the soundbox. The music was so infectious that people wanted to shake whatever part of the body.
Even Xiao Yue tapped her foot a little. Tang Ziyi raised a question. "Won't the music elicit sound waves that can be captured by other submarines and adversaries?"
"She had a good point." Azi agreed. Xiao Yue and Ling Qingyu were curious about Elena's answer. Of course, they believed Elena would never make a stupid mistake.
"Well, any wall of the submarine is made of multiple sound-insulated layers. These were only the interiors." Elena explained. "There are more layers which our eyes cannot see between the exterior and interior to absorb any remaining sound energy. Plus, the materials to build this submarine have sound-absorbing properties.
"In addition, you might not notice that our submarine isn't propelled by turbine blades. No, there's no moving mechanism for thrust, which reduces producing noise, a weakness every sub possesses. The new technology works like an ion thruster. Instead of ions, we move water particles backward to produce a generative thrust.
As for how to draw in water for use, that involves aerodynamics and mechanism, which I cannot explain unless you give month to speak from the beginning to the end for a gist."
"You really dare to suspect our IQs?" Ling Qingyu humphed in frustration. Her two daughters were similar, both naughty and disdainful of low IQ. Please, her IQ though lowered by her transmigration still lived above 150. Or so, she thought.
Her words weren't finished before being cut off by the lyrics from the music.
"Ratsatsaa ja ripidabi dilla Beritstan dillan dellan doo A baribbattaa baribbariiba Ribiribi distan dellan doo Ja barillas dillan deia dooa Daba daba daba daba daba duvja vuu Baristal dillas dillan duu ba daga Daiga daida duu duu deiga dou."
The girls: ????
Everyone watched dumbfounded as Elena twisted and turned to dance to the rhythm while her mouth sang, following the singer. Ling Qingyu slapped her forehead and blushed with embarrassment.
The song felt good but it wasn't suitable for their age. Hatsune Miku - Ievan Polkka. The song originated from a folk song in the 20th Century but spread to many due to its adoption in 2 dimension anime world.
Ling Qingyu signaled Elena if she could take a call and the latter nodded. She wasn't too surprised that her mobile phone still retained signal bars and internet connection with the help of her satellites. For now, the network was borrowing her satellite as another hotspot to connect to her phone even if a conventional signal couldn't reach her location because her satellites could.
If the sim card in her phone belonged to her telecom, the process shouldn't complicate her adjustment in the future. Turning on her cellphone, she saw private secure messages from Athena, and wondered if there was any emergency. She looked up and saw Athena badmouthing Elena in various manners without mercy.
Ling Qingyu chuckled at the two, fighting for favors and turning the other's cart. She ignored Athena's messages and called Yang Qingyue.
"Hello, what's the matter?" Tired yet charming voice uttered. The latter might be Ling Qingyu's emotion.
"Hey, dear. Are you okay? Don't work too much, relax yourself." Ling Qingyu comforted.
"It's easy for you to say. Tell me next time you're having a business war, I'll replicate the words for you." Yang Qingyue rebutted.
"Ahem...I'll thank my love for her care and I'm relieved you're already thinking for me."
"Tsk…Get to the point, Sister Qingyu."
"I thought you would address me as Yu'er." Ling Qingyu made a disappointed tone.
"I don't have time. Please get to the point." Yang Qingyue surrendered.
"Actually, you should have known about the gang's annihilation, right?"
"What? Don't tell me you're planning to…Ling Qingyu, please don't go on this path."
"What do you mean?" Ling Qingyu was flabbergasted. "Why do you always view me as an evil villain? I'm pretty good, alright?"
"All villains say the same word."
Ling Qingyu didn't argue more since she thought the infamous Thanos acted eloquently and created a philosophical debate. So, being eloquent must be one of the traits of a villain.
"What I want to say is that I'm planning to release edited combat videos of our Spirit Fox to the public. I want your opinion and approval. If you don't think, this isn't good, I'll scrap the plan." Ling Qingyu said.
"Go on, I'm listening."
"First, the video can deter any adversaries or foes that are planning to go against you. Second, it's also a reminder to the military that we give up because we don't want conflict, not because we are afraid of them. Third, we are telling everyone that we don't need military helps to fight against severe threats and enemies. Spirit Fox is enough.
There are many more benefits, I'm sure you can understand once you discuss the issue with your subordinates."
"Thanks for your reminder. I'll talk with them later about the video."
"Go ahead, I'll wait for your words tonight. It's better if we converse deeply on bed." Ling Qingyu teased.
Yang Qingyue chuckled and threatened. "If that's all, I'm gonna hang up."
"Wait a min, babe. I just want to ask how's the restaurant, gym and swimming fool facilities I donated for your officers to enjoy." Ling Qingyu asked. "I told you I'll fix it for you."
"Speaking of which, your name might be more powerful and convincing in our department. If not for your lack of background in officialdom, my position as police chief will be unstable." Yang Qingyue said.
"I'm sure, you already gain another power ranking as 2nd level commissioner soon."
"Wait, How do you get the news?"
"Well, don't tell me, my blind chicken get straight into the hole." Ling Qingyu was stunned for a moment before she replied.
"Ahem…in any case, keep the news a secret." Yang Qingyue said in a warning tone.
"Crystal dear, glad to oblige."
"Where are you, now?"
"Do you want the lie or the truth?"