Back Before the College Entrance Exam, I Became Popular in the Science Community

Returning to the time before the college entrance exam, Wu Tong decided to study hard to change the tragedy of her previous life and become her parents' pride. From being the top student in her gr...

Chapter 124: Selecting Talents

Everyone's eyes were fixed on their movements, waiting without blinking.

"Mr. Yang, we've checked it three times, and there's nothing wrong with the machine!" The maintenance personnel carefully explored and confirmed again and again that there were no problems with the computer hardware and software, and the supercomputer connection port was stable and had no problems...

If everything was flawless, that meant… Everyone gasped, "Is this data truly achievable? Which godlike expert made this optimization?"

Isn't Mr. Yang the top aviation engine expert in China? Is there anyone who can double Mr. Yang's performance?

"Go ahead, arrange the physical test run preparation process! Everyone, remember the confidentiality regulations and re-sign the confidentiality agreement!" Yang Wei stared at the data on the screen and gave orders decisively. The entire research institute immediately started to operate.

True knowledge comes from practical experience. I have been working on aviation engines for the country for half my life. I have experienced the heartbreaking WS-10, the backstab by the big brother, and the failed introduction of the problematic AL-31LN. My biggest dream in this life is to develop a domestically produced aviation engine for the country with performance that surpasses and catches up with the world's best, solve the heart disease of Chinese fighter jets, and let the Chinese eagle soar proudly in the blue sky without any worries.

And now, a vision that was highly likely to be realized was right in front of him, with data that exceeded his expectations and detailed deduction evidence. Why not go for it? Go for it, build a large satellite, and once he did, he would give the position of chief designer and all the honors to that good boy who had selflessly dedicated himself to the country. That kid Lu Xiao would never again say that their engine was not good enough and could not match his design!

Research Institute 614 began intensive preparations for test runs. Simultaneously, at Xizhou Research Institute, Lu Xiao, who had rushed back from military channels, led key personnel from the institute. Following the revised and improved model, they began preparing the outer shell, inserting it into the wind tunnel, and collecting test data. Simultaneously, they also coordinated the production of the T4 titanium-aluminum alloy.

As for Wu Tong's project application, he and Cheng Lao had already submitted it before leaving the lab. They had approved a production and R&D project for T4 titanium-aluminum alloy and T5 nickel-iron alloy, with a funding request of 300 million yuan.

Lin Zheming, the newly appointed general manager of the Beijing National Aviation Group, felt a sharp pain in his back teeth when he saw the sum. These tycoons treated money like it was blown by the wind, demanding billions right off the bat. Why not squeeze them, strip them bare, and see how much they could sell to make up for it?

Of course, he complained, but in terms of action, Lin Zheming did not delay at all. He carefully reviewed the project content. It was an application for a new alloy material developed by Cheng Lao's research laboratory. After looking at the material data, even though he was not very knowledgeable about materials, but sitting in this position and being knowledgeable, he could still see the advanced and superior performance of the two materials from the parameters of the data report, and he could definitely do it.

As long as it is not reckless and has solid evidence, he will approve the funding no matter how high the request is. As long as they can truly produce epoch-making aviation materials with superior data performance, 300 million is nothing, 3 billion will be spent. This is the only way for them to catch up with the international level and surpass the opponent.

However, looking back, the project leader wasn't the highly respected Professor Cheng Huanan, but a strange yet familiar name: Wu Tong from Jingda. Isn't that the child who's recently risen to international fame? Undeniably, that child is exceptional, bringing honor to the country and striving for excellence! But he remembered correctly, her major was mathematics, right? And, she was only seventeen, wasn't she?

Is Peking University crazy to let a 17-year-old non-material science major take charge of such a major national project? Is Professor Cheng crazy? Even Lu Xiao, the overall project leader, is joining in the antics?

Lin Zheming's first reaction was that it was impossible. No matter how much he wanted to support Wu Tong, Peking University wouldn't mess around with the reputation of the entire school. Cheng Laoduo was an upright man who had made great contributions to the country and was definitely not the type to mess around. Lu Xiao was a brilliant replica of Wu Tong back then. Once he awakened, he disappeared with all his honors and devoted himself to national construction...

Restraining his urgency to immediately question the rejection of the application, Lin Zheming turned the page, his face showing horror and his pupils constricted. The designer and creator of the T4 and T5 alloy materials were all Wu Tong?

How is that possible?

However, Lu Xiao used iron-clad facts to prove to the country that genius cannot be judged by common sense!

Is this Wu Tong also like this?

Unable to suppress his unspeakable emotions any longer, Lin Zheming called directly, "Lu Xiao, are you and Mr. Cheng serious about your application? Are the data for the T4 titanium-aluminum alloy fuselage material and the T5 nickel-iron alloy blade material real? Is this Wu Tong, the one who gave a presentation at the International Congress of Mathematicians at the School of Mathematics at Peking University a few days ago?"

"Yes, the material data for the T4 alloy was produced repeatedly under the personal supervision of the confidentiality team. The material model for the T5 nickel-iron alloy blades was designed and deduced by her in front of me. She also optimized the data for the core components of the WS-15 engine. It has been sent to General Manager Yang of Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation by a dedicated person. Mr. Cheng and I have reviewed it. There is no problem with the deduction, and the mathematical logic is perfect. With Wu Tong, a top international mathematician, there is no doubt about this.

I believe the success rate is guaranteed. She invented the T4 alloy in one go, and she and I worked together to refine the Dragon model. We're now preparing the outer shell and collecting wind tunnel test data. Once the data is in, I'll need a large quantity of T4 titanium-aluminum alloy for the exterior. The 614th Institute will also likely need a large quantity of the new T5 blade material for engine components.

So, the project should be established quickly and the funds should be allocated immediately, right? Lin Zheming did a good job of understanding Lu Xiao's implication. After hanging up Lu Xiao's phone, Lin Zheming made a second confirmation call. "Mr. Cheng, sorry to disturb your rest!"

"You want to confirm Wu Tong's application as the project leader, right?" Without Lin Zheming having to speak, Cheng Huanan got to the point: "The decision to put Wu Tong in the lead was made by me!"

"I promote the talented regardless of personal connections. Wu Tong is my last disciple. When it comes to material deduction and preparation, Wu Tong's talent and expertise are beyond doubt. I cannot foresee the limit of her future. She is also the most promising natural materials expert I have ever met. Her sensitivity to the direction of material research and development, her acumen in design deduction, and her one-in-a-million mathematical transformation skills are unmatched. It will only take a short time for her to surpass me.

"I'll take care of all the little things for her!" He offered his support to his young apprentice. "Hey, Mr. Lin, we've already saved enough, even with the R&D equipment, material selection, and even the initial production costs for the T4 and T5. And yet we only applied for this little funding. It's really unfair to the child!"