Chapter 404: Chapter 404
"Don’t bother with him. He’s been pestering us for half a day now, insisting on coming along for the ride."
"Exactly, I already gave him a piece of my mind. This Ouyang kid is really something; this isn’t a game. Here, Xiao Lin, let me give you a hand."
Listening to the serious tone of the two old professors next to him, if he hadn’t just overheard everything, Lin Yi might have believed them.
But now, he believed it too:
"Haha, professors, don’t bother with him. He doesn’t know a thing, coming up here would just cause trouble. We definitely can’t take him with us."
After saying this, Lin Yi waited until all the professors boarded and closed the cabin door behind them.
However, when his gaze fell on the airport, Lin Yi was a bit dumbfounded:
"Uh, this inside is way too simple..."
Lin Yi wasn’t someone obsessed with comfort, so for him to use the word "simple" indicated it was really basic.
Inside the cabin, aside from the various connected instruments and wiring, it was just steel plates visible everywhere.
It’s safe to say there were no decorative items at all.
Seeing a row of rolled-up quilts in the corner, Lin Yi could imagine that these must be what they’d use for resting. When sleeping, they’d lay them on the floor, and roll them up when they wake.
At that moment, Lin Yi also understood why Ouyang Lei didn’t want them to come along for the test flight.
In such an environment, it was really unsuitable for this group of national experts, all averaging over sixty-five years old, to come aboard. This update ıs available on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝙣𝙚𝙩
Yet Lin Yi also understood these experts’ commitment to research. Today, they might not go up, but it could be a lifelong regret.
Since he was here now, he would definitely ensure their safety.
That’s right, Lin Yi also decided to take a flight.
It’s just a couple of days and nights; surely his young physique could handle it, right?
Seeing things were basically set, Ouyang Lei below had no choice but to report back to the higher-ups.
The result of the report was that he also boarded the plane.
In mid-air, Elder Chen was checking the instrument data in his hand and glanced at Ouyang Lei, muttering:
"Hmph, not letting us come up, really now, just knows how to cause trouble. But this time, you’re lucky, got to come up with us..."
Luckily, the massive drone of the helicopter was loud enough that Ouyang Lei didn’t hear him; otherwise, he would have been left speechless.
Not mentioning the group over there, just Lin Yi’s side.
After boarding the plane, he immediately began to regret it.
Especially feeling the noise piercing his eardrums and thinking that this would continue for two whole days and nights, it was even more frustrating.
Sigh, why did I foolishly agree to bring them up here? This is just too much suffering!
But there was no choice; the path he chose, he must complete, even if crawling.
Seeing the ground getting further away and the aircraft navigation route flying farther, Lin Yi couldn’t help grabbing the headset and shouting to Hu Cheng in the co-pilot seat upfront:
"Lao Hu, where are we heading?? Why does it seem like we’re flying further away??"
Hu Cheng, also monitoring various data, immediately responded:
"We’re already above the Bohai Sea. Our destination is to head south along the coastline, then fly around the entire map of Huaxia."
Observing the sea level through the side window, Lin Yi almost choked on his saliva hearing this.
"What??? You said we’re going to fly around the map of Huaxia??? Why don’t you fly around the equator while you’re at it!
And, are you sure this rusty tin can withstands the plateau’s climate?"
Heading south might be fine, but once they hit Tibet, not to mention the lack of oxygen, just the plateau cold alone isn’t something this basic helicopter can withstand.
If they really wanted a round trip, Lin Yi would definitely have them return immediately and get all the national experts off.
Joking aside, even if he was by their side, there’s no way they could endure such harsh conditions.
Fortunately, hearing this, Ouyang Lei rolled his eyes:
"Are you stupid? The plan is like that, but it’s not like we’re just flying straight through.
We’ll stop at various bases for supplies, except for fuel, along the way."
There was one thing Ouyang Lei didn’t mention; some bases would not only provide supply replenishment but even armaments.
After all, this helicopter’s role was as an armed helicopter.
Hearing there would be stops along the way, Lin Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He was determined to get off then.
As for flying over the entire border, Lin Yi thought it best to leave it to the professionals.
Himself on the plane wouldn’t be of any help; rather, he’d just be taking up a spot.
However, the idea was wonderful, but reality was harsh.
When it came time for the first supply replenishment, Lin Yi wanted to get off.
But Ouyang Lei chuckled:
"This is a confidential unit, better wait until the next stop to leave."
And so it went, one, two, three.
In no time, a week had passed, and they reached the Tibetan region.
Fortunately, by now the airplane’s interior had undergone various cold-weather treatment, and the seats weren’t just mats laid on the floor anymore.