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Chapter 45 Wang Xingguo: Is it my turn to step up?

"Engineer Wang, you're the chief engineer for the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group project, you're the leader, what do you suggest we do now?"

After half an hour.

Wang Xingguo's office.

Lin Weiliang was so anxious that he paced around in circles. He stared at Wang Xingguo and said in a state of near collapse, "These two research institutes, 624 and 606, are here for the variable ramjet technology of the Hot Spicy Engine, but I don't understand this stuff!"

I'm currently working on communications and remote control; I haven't researched aircraft engines for two and a half years!

Although he knew this day would come sooner or later, and that he would eventually be unable to withstand the various technologies Lin Dong had developed, Lin Weiliang did not expect that this day would come so quickly and so suddenly.

Within just a few hours, a series of official documents were urgently issued, and the team responsible for coordinating them rushed over overnight.

Fortunately, they had just learned that Chief Engineer Jiao You was still at the Air Force Headquarters that afternoon, and after seeing the condition of the Hot Engine through a live-fire exercise, he immediately took a military aircraft back to Chengdu and then led his team to Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group.

Using this as a reason, they persuaded the other party to leave and go rest, saying that they could talk about the technical details after they had rested.

But this reason can only delay things for half a night at most.

The other party will come again the next day, and not only the team from Institute 624, but also the team from Institute 606 will be coming tomorrow.

It can be said that, because of the variable ramjet engine technology of the Hot Aircraft, the two top aero-engine research institutes in China and the top experts and talents in the field of aero-engines will gather at Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group at this moment.

The security team and safety measures at the entire Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) base were expanded and adjusted overnight.

"this......"

Wang Xingguo pondered for a moment, then looked at Lin Weiliang and whispered, "Why don't you ask Xiaodong to drop out of school and come over now..."

"No!"

"No!"

Before Wang Xingguo could finish speaking, two voices of refusal rang out in the office. Lin Weiliang and Xu Ziming refused almost in unison.

"..."

Wang Xingguo was stunned. He looked at Lin Weiliang, then at Xu Ziming: "Engineer Xu, it's fine if Engineer Lin refuses, but why are you refusing as well?"

"this......"

Xu Ziming was also taken aback for a moment, but quickly defended himself, saying, "Xiao Dong is also a child I've watched grow up since he was little. He always calls me Uncle Xu when we meet, so of course I care about his healthy growth."

Compulsory education is a fundamental national policy and an essential stage in every child's life.

Skipping this stage could potentially cause unpredictable psychological problems for the child, so I oppose having Xiaodong abandon his studies now to participate directly in the project.

"..."

Wang Xingguo was completely dumbfounded.

He's already brought up fundamental national policies, what else can he say?

"Then you guys think of a solution."

Wang Xingguo picked up a file bag from the table, its sealing wax just torn off. It had been delivered by military aircraft along with Jiao You, without going through any network channels, and was marked "Top Secret".

Wang Xingguo handed the document to Lin Weiliang and the other man: "This is the reason why the 624 and 606 research institutes rushed over overnight. It's an engine project that concerns national strategic security. You can also view it now."

An engine project that is crucial to national strategic security?

Lin Weiliang and Xu Ziming exchanged a glance, then took the file bag and pulled out the documents inside.

—Code name: "Emei"

Specifications: Low-bypass turbofan engine, three-dimensional high-thrust vectoring engine; intermediate thrust above 100.22 kN, afterburner thrust above 160 kN, intermediate fuel consumption below 0.7 kg/daN/h, afterburner fuel consumption below 2.0 kg/daN/h, engine thrust-to-weight ratio above 9.6, maximum frontal area less than 0.8 m²...

"hiss!"

Upon seeing this series of performance requirements, Lin Weiliang couldn't help but gasp.

Although he had not been involved in aircraft-related research for several years, he could still understand some basic parameters and indicators.

The parameters before us can only be described with two words—abnormal and contradictory.

To put it more precisely, the engine needs to have three-dimensional vectoring capabilities, extremely powerful thrust, very low fuel consumption, and at the same time, it cannot be too heavy and its size must be as small as possible.

"These requirements make it absolutely the best fighter jet engine in the world..."

After reviewing the project's general information, Lin Weiliang seemed to have a sudden realization and asked excitedly, "Engineer Wang, is this engine intended for the J-20?"

The J-20 was developed at Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC).

Every core technician here is well aware of the J-20's current congenital heart disease.

It is precisely because of the insufficient performance of the heart engine that the J-20 fighter jet's range, speed, and penetration capabilities are all greatly reduced, making it only capable of border defense and unable to undertake offensive missions.

But if this engine is successfully developed and the J-20 is equipped with this super engine, it will directly become the world's top fifth-generation fighter jet!

Unparalleled defense!

Unbeatable offense!

Its operational radius can cover the entire airspace of the first island chain.

If aerial refueling tankers are added, the airspace can be directly covered and attacked to the second island chain.

"right."

Wang Xingguo nodded seriously: "This project is currently facing a problem that cannot be solved."

In Chief Engineer Jiao You's view, the technicians at Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group who developed the "Hot Spicy" engine have the ability to solve these problems. This is why the headquarters sent a letter requesting our full assistance and specifically asked Engineer Lin to participate.

Personal honors are insignificant in the face of this project.

So 624 and 606 didn't come here to ask for technical advice; they came to find a chief engineer, someone who could expedite the completion of the Emei engine project as quickly as possible.

And this is something only Lin Dong can do right now...

"No!"

Lin Weiliang interrupted Wang Xingguo, his agitated emotions subsiding: "Besides Xiao Dong, there are other people at Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group who can handle this matter."

"Who?"

Wang Xingguo was stunned. Looking at Lin Weiliang's determined eyes, he suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Engineer Wang, you!"

Lin Weiliang said earnestly, "The most important thing for a chief engineer, besides understanding technology, is to manage, command, and divide responsibilities."

However, Xiao Dong is only in fifth grade and has no prior experience as a chief engineer. Now that he hastily joined the project, it will be difficult for him to manage and win over the team in a short period of time.

But you're different, Engineer Wang.

"You're the chief engineer for the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group's overall project; no one will disagree with you. So, you can definitely step in for Xiaodong without any problem."

"I--"

Wang Xingguo's bad premonition came true, and he was instantly dumbfounded. He hurriedly shook his head and waved his hands, saying, "No, this is absolutely not allowed!"

I design aircraft, not engines, and I don't understand such advanced engine technology!

Are you kidding me? How can you let him take the place of that monster Lin Dong?!

You wouldn't believe it, Lin Weiliang is only in his thirties, not even forty years old, yet he looks more haggard than this fifty-something-year-old man.

If he were to actually take the position, he felt he might not even live to see his good-for-nothing son, Wang Rui, graduate with his doctorate.

"Technology is not the problem. You've seen the design drawings for the Hot Spicy model and you understand the design of the variable stamping mode. So the rest of the difficulty is not that big."

Lin Weiliang analyzed: "That's perfect. Right now, headquarters only knows that I have developed a laser interception and identification system and a drone communication and remote control system."

However, the true developer of the "Hot Spicy" product wasn't reported. Now, we could easily report you, Engineer Wang.

Lin Weiliang analyzed it very carefully.

Although Lin Dong has performed exceptionally well in recent years, he had previously promised Wang Xingguo that Lin Dong would gradually take on some projects, but he couldn't start with such a strategic project right away.

This is unsafe and could drive a child crazy.

Fifth grade should be a carefree time.

Until an alternative becomes available, this project, which concerns the strategic security of the entire nation, should not and cannot be undertaken.

"This is a fifth-generation fighter jet engine, not some small turbojet engine that Wang Rui and his team made by hand. You call this not difficult?" Wang Xingguo said, his eyes wide.

"Xiao Dong is at the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group base. If there's anything you don't understand, Engineer Wang, you can just ask him anytime..."

Seeing that Wang Xingguo's expression still hadn't softened, Lin Weiliang touched the white hair by his ear and sighed, "Well, forget it. Since Engineer Wang is unwilling and I'm not capable, let Lin Dong do it."

I just looked at the list, and at least several dozen people from 624 and 606 came this time.

With so many people being led by a fifth-grade child, such a sensational and shocking event, and so many people knowing about it, it's really hard to keep it a secret.

If spies discover our intelligence and something unexpected happens, it doesn't matter if my Lin family loses one son, but I'm afraid the country will lose a pillar of technology in the future.

I was originally going to go back and discuss with Xia Li about having Xiao Dong recognize you as his godfather, to thank you for taking care of him over the years, but now it seems there's no need..."

"Lin Weiliang!"

Hearing these words about being a pillar of the nation and being recognized as a godfather, Wang Xingguo couldn't hold back any longer. He took a deep breath and gritted his teeth, saying, "I'll take it! I'll take it, okay?!"

Although I was very reluctant to do this.

But Wang Xingguo also felt that Lin Weiliang's words made sense.

After all, Lin Dong's talent is too extraordinary. He is already so amazing while he is still learning and growing. When he grows up, he is destined to be a pillar of the country. We cannot expose him and take risks so easily.

By stepping up now, he is not only protecting a child, but also protecting the future pillars of the nation and the hope for the future.

"Next week, oh no, tomorrow!"

Wang Xingguo stared at Lin Weiliang with murderous intent in his eyes: "Have your son bring some wine to our door tomorrow and make him recognize your godfather!"

"Damn it, my godson will be the country's top scientific research chief engineer in the future! I can brag about it to my great-grandfather when I die!"