Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 79: Chapter 79 Provocation

Speed is the most challenging technical problem in shipbuilding!

Historically, major shipyards have conducted various studies on this, and some ships have been able to break the 50-knot barrier!

For example, the United States’ South Bay Company once developed a high-speed boat with a speed exceeding 100 knots!

However, strictly speaking, these ”fast ships” cannot really be considered ships; they are more like watercraft, comparable in size to a canoe, and hold no reference value for modern shipbuilding.

Currently, a typical transport ship speeds around 15 to 20 knots, and as tonnage increases, the speed decreases.

Even military ships, like warships, have speeds around 30 knots.

Therefore, one can imagine the shocking impact when Park Renyong announces to the world through a live broadcast that ship speeds can be increased by 50%!

Describing it as ”a worldwide sensation” is not an exaggeration.

A 50% speed increase!

This means large transport ships could even reach the speed of warships!

This is definitely a disruptive technological innovation in shipbuilding!

After hearing Park Renyong’s words, the entire venue erupted, with all the guests exclaiming in surprise, and some cheering excitedly.

Obviously, the new technology developed by Samsung Heavy Industries is great news for their shipping industry.

An increase in ship speed means the shipping industry will have a stronger competitive edge over other transport industries and will receive a continuous stream of orders.

Of course, celebrating and cheering alongside the guests were people throughout South Korea.

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South Korea, Dongdaemun Square.

Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans gathered in front of the square, watching Park Renyong’s emphatic declaration on a huge screen through a live broadcast.

Instantly, the entire square turned into a sea of joy.

Young and old, men and women, danced freely, shouting loudly and embracing passionately.

A world-changing technology was born in the hands of Koreans!

This moment was exclusively their proud moment for South Korea!

Meanwhile, the entire country, including Guanghua Gate Square, Namsan Tower, Gyeongbok Palace, and Changde Palace, was enveloped in an atmosphere of nationwide celebration.

Shou’Er, Cheongwadae.

In a highly classified meeting room, several top leaders of South Korea were also watching the live broadcast of the ship fair on TV.

In the chief seat, Samsung Crown Prince Lee Jae-yong, with a solemn expression, finally nodded and showed a slight smile after seeing Park Renyong’s brilliant performance.

This bastard finally didn’t let him down.

At this moment, sitting on Lee Jae-yong’s left, President Park Mu-jin also showed a kind smile and said, ”Thanks to Chairman Li for his contribution to South Korea. I believe that under the leadership of the Samsung Group, our South Korea will certainly become the greatest nation in the world!”

As soon as Park Mu-jin finished speaking, all the high-ranking officials present showed respectful expressions and gave a warm round of applause to Lee Jae-yong at the chief seat.

Similarly, online.

Excited South Koreans were also posting brazen statements on Twitter like ”South Korea conquers the world with technology,” as if this was the only way to vent their inner excitement.

In fact, some uncontrollable South Korean netizens had already switched their target of venting to Jade Island and Jiang Cheng.

Before this exhibition, it was Jiang Cheng’s sudden appearance that took away the three berths originally belonging to Samsung Heavy Industries, causing some of their blockbuster products to not debut to the world.

Moreover, the president of Samsung Heavy Industries unexpectedly encountered violence and was forcibly expelled, causing a significant loss to their reputation in South Korea.

All these unfair experiences have been pent up in their hearts for a long time.

So, when Park Renyong unveiled a product with technology ahead of its time, their pent-up feelings found an outlet, all directed at Jiang Cheng!

Some said Jiang Cheng used dirty tricks, bribed the organizers, and stole the berths that belonged to them. Some said he was just seeking fame, and came to the ship exhibition just to draw attention.

In short, all sorts of filthy words spread all over the internet.

At this moment, Jiang Cheng, the target of these attacks, was unaware of all this.

He sat in the VIP seat at the exhibition, watching Park Renyong on stage still excited, enjoying the enthusiastic applause, and frowned slightly.

To be honest, Samsung Heavy Industries bringing out the super-cavitating propeller technology really surprised him, to say the least.

It seems he underestimated Samsung Heavy Industries.

However, that’s about it.

A 50% speed increase might be seen as disruptive technological innovation in other people’s eyes, but to him, it’s simply too weak.

Previously, Jiang Cheng was worried that introducing a super-cavitating propeller with three times the speed increase might be too ahead of its time for the world to accept.

But now, it seems that’s unnecessary.

After all, once supercavitation technology appears, it will inevitably accelerate the world’s research in this technology. By then, it won’t be unimaginable to accelerate from a 50% increase to double or even triple the speed.

At this moment, Jiang Cheng bringing out a propeller with three times the speed increase could deliver a heavy punch to Samsung Heavy Industries!

As Jiang Cheng was thinking about this, he suddenly felt a burning gaze directed at him.

Feeling this, he slightly raised his head, and his gaze directly met Park Renyong on the stage.

At this moment, Park Renyong, with fiery eyes, stared straight at Jiang Cheng without blinking, full of provocation.

Jiang Cheng frowned, looking speechless.

This guy... really holds a grudge, looking to get revenge so soon?

A few days ago, it was Jiang Cheng’s sudden arrival that led to Park Renyong being dragged out of the venue like a dead dog.

This scene was captured by onlookers and spread online, causing his status in South Korea to plummet. Many demanding South Korean netizens even started cursing Park Renyong, saying he shamed the great South Korea’s reputation.

Park Renyong had been brooding over this.

Fortunately, today he finally found an opportunity to redeem himself.

With this in mind, Park Renyong showed a strange smile, motioned the guests to be quiet, then suddenly raised his hand, pointed at Jiang Cheng, and said:

”I heard from Mr. Sandro that the berths originally belonging to Samsung Heavy Industries at this exhibition were given to this Isle Master Jiang. I’m curious what kind of technological product, known for its high-tech prowess, Jade Island has brought that has made Mr. Sandro value it so much. Isle Master Jiang, could you demonstrate it for us?”

Wow!

Instantly, the venue was once again in an uproar!

Of course, compared to earlier, everyone’s mood was more of watching a good show.

The battle for berths between Samsung Heavy Industries and Jade Island had been a hot topic online, and everyone knew Samsung Heavy Industries had issued a formal challenge to Jade Island.

On one side is the so-called ”world’s number one” shipyard.

On the other is the manufacturing paradise known worldwide for flying car technology.

So, everyone was eager to know which side would win this battle of public opinion.

For a moment, all the guests on site, as well as the online viewers watching the live broadcast, were all excited.

Now, it’s time to reveal the answer!