When the domestic populace realized that Zhou Qingfeng was using a 'nuclear-powered aircraft carrier battle group' for overseas purchasing, its united front value suddenly increased by several orders of magnitude.
It made people ponder carefully what kind of background and power he had behind him.
In the past, 'overseas purchasing' at a lower level involved a few 'propeller planes' making risky rushes into coastal regions, while more sophisticated operations involved falsifying declarations during customs clearance.
Using warships for smuggling... this only occurs during extremely corrupt governance and evokes some incredibly shameful memories, making it a touchy subject.
The news reached the top, and everyone who was aware of the situation found it strange—when did the once dominant United States Navy become such a mess?
They would take on any task just to make money?