Meng Hao's flag had just been set.
A prompt immediately appeared in the livestream.
"Thanks to user [Sexy Uncle Streaking in the Snow] for sending 100 red envelopes in the livestream, totaling 10,000 yuan. Please claim them."
As the system prompt appeared,
The livestream was met with a brief silence.
Then.
A commotion.
The hundred red envelopes were instantly snatched clean.
A vein of black sweat appeared on Meng Hao's forehead.
What the heck was this?
Wasn't this clearly slapping him in the face?
How could someone come to tear down his flag right after he'd set it?
And what about, Sexy Uncle Streaking in the Snow?
What kind of name was that?
"Hahaha."
"Long time no see, dear Hao."
"I'll send you a red envelope first to liven things up."
That familiar mischievous laugh.
That familiar dynamic entrance.
That familiar display of wealth.
Besides Lieutenant General Guderov from the logistics department of the Bear Country, who else could it be?
The crucial point was.
Meng Hao had no way to retaliate.
When he thought about it.
Major General Guderov was one of Meng Hao's earliest patrons.
Without Guderov's order of one hundred million US dollars back then, Meng Hao wouldn't be where he was today.
What's more.
This Lieutenant General from the Bear Country, who was determined to get Meng Hao completely drunk, also helped manage the small lithium mine that Huarong Technology had in Bear Country.
"I say, Uncle Guderov."
"Do you have to tear me down like this!"
"I haven't livestreamed for so long, and you've come online just to make me break my flag."
Meng Hao rubbed his forehead helplessly.
Looking dejected.
As expected.
The viewers, whether they grabbed a red envelope or… mostly didn't even grab the envelope wrapper, started to tease him.
"Tsk tsk tsk."
"What a coincidence."
"Brother Hao just set his flag, and this lovely Uncle from Bear Country appeared."
"It's obvious."
"Brother Hao's submarine is clearly military-grade."
Huarong Technology's livestream had been dormant for over half a year.
Many old fans of the livestream were also having such a joyous time after a long absence.
Moreover.
This Lieutenant General from Bear Country was, in everyone's eyes, no different from an ordinary viewer.
They naturally joked with him without any psychological pressure.
"Alright, alright."
"Why are you so stingy?"
"Here, a little compensation for you."
Immediately afterward.
Accompanied by a string of system prompt弹幕 (danmu - bullet comments).
Guderov managed to send a million.
As expected.
It was still the generous act of this Uncle from Bear Country.
Meng Hao was utterly speechless.
Forget it.
One million was not a small amount.
And it was a reunion gift after a long time.
Don't hit a man when he's down, and don't punch a smiling face.
For the sake of this million.
Meng Hao couldn't be bothered to dwell on the matter any longer.
Of course.
He wouldn't continue to emphasize that this submarine was civilian-grade.
Who knew.
What new trick this Lieutenant General from Bear Country would come up with.
"This submarine's main features are its extremely long endurance and its sonar radar stealth capabilities."
"I don't need to say any more about the extremely long endurance... Without this submarine, I wouldn't have been able to cross thousands of kilometers of sea to return to Great Xia; as for the radar and sonar shielding effect, it has also been tested in practice, after all, if I were discovered by the US side, I wouldn't be here chatting with you all now."
Meng Hao paused.
Then he glanced at the camera.
He deliberately emphasized his tone.
"However, I need to remind you."
"This submarine has no weapon bay, and it will not be possible to install any weapon equipment later."
"So, please don't associate this submarine with weapons anymore."
Hahaha.
The viewers burst into laughter.
One should know.
There were many sharp minds among them.
They immediately started to tease.
"Uncle Guderov from Bear Country, Meng Hao is saying this to you..."
"Don't expect this submarine to bring you any military power improvements..."
"This is a completely civilian submarine... Of course, I also really want to see your ambition in bidding for it, after all, life is already so hard, it's good to watch some entertainment..."
"..."
What this viewer said was actually true.
If Meng Hao hadn't provided this platform.
How would they have the chance to chat and joke with a high-ranking general from a foreign country?
However.
The viewers' words were quickly refuted by Guderov.
"I remember, the two mechs that Brother Hao tinkered with were also claimed to be for civilian use..."
"But, as everyone has seen, those two mechs were truly amazing..."
"Therefore, I am determined to acquire this submarine..."
Good heavens.
What he said was also true.
Those two mechs, Meng Hao had previously announced, were definitely for civilian use.
"So, I'll bid five hundred million Great Xia currency for this submarine. Who agrees, who opposes..."
Good heavens.
Even the phrase "who agrees, who opposes" came out.
It seemed.
For Meng Hao's sake.
Guderov had spent a lot of time studying Great Xia's online slang.
Otherwise.
He wouldn't have spoken so fluently.
However.
This time, someone quickly objected.
"Great Xia is also very interested in this submarine..."
"With such remarkable functions, we intend to purchase it for our fisheries administration..."
"Well, it should be a very suitable product for exploring marine resources and assisting the fishing industry..."
"Therefore, we bid 1 billion..."
A newly created Level 1 account, opened with a bid of 1 billion.
The crucial point was.
This account was a verified official account by the livestream platform.
Soon.
Various jeers and taunts filled the air again.
"This is the funniest thing I've heard so far."
"1 billion to buy a submarine, just to assist the fishing industry..."
"Official verified account, could it be the military again..."
It was very clear.
The viewers this time were very smart.
Having experienced Meng Hao and Huarong Technology's previous "infamous history."
The viewers would never believe that this was just a regular official account... It must be the military once again wearing the guise of a civilian official account to snatch things.
Guderov tilted his head.
He also saw the clue.
Moreover, he immediately judged that this was the Great Xia military helping Meng Hao to stir up more hype.
Hmm.
It seemed.
He would definitely not be able to get this submarine.
However.
It was not in his character to give up just like that.
"Tsk tsk tsk, I believe you, this is the official account of your Great Xia Fisheries Department..."
"1 billion, it's not impossible for me to continue bidding..."
"But, it's not impossible for me to give up..."
"Brother Hao, we haven't seen each other for so long, you must give me some benefits to convince me..."
Benefits?
Damn it.
Guderov was the Lieutenant General of Logistics from Bear Country. Even if Meng Hao was wealthy, he couldn't afford to give him benefits.
Moreover.
Meng Hao didn't think that the benefits Guderov mentioned were simply "money."