"I solemnly promise you that in China, there will be the best laboratories, the most ample funding, and the environment that respects knowledge the most!"
"You want to develop engines? I'll provide the money! You want to build large aircraft? I'll provide the land!"
"I assure you, when you arrive in China, you will not only be able to drink the best wine and stay in the best houses, but more importantly..."
"All the research results you have poured your sweat and talent into will not be thrown into the trash heap! They will become real wings and fly into the blue sky of communism!"
"I want to say... if one day in the future this country no longer needs you, then please remember... China needs you! I, Lin Huowang, need you!"
Lin Huowang spoke from the bottom of his heart.
He wanted to exchange sincerity for sincerity. Compared to the arrogant attitude of the Americans who were condescending and only wanted blueprints but not people, Lin Huowang's attitude of "industrialist + confidant" was like a real "succubus". The psychological defenses of these old scientists collapsed immediately.
"Mr. Lin..."
The old expert stood up shakily, and pulled out a notebook wrapped tightly in oil paper from his pocket, saying:
"This is the culmination of my life's work... my notes on high-temperature alloy formulations. I... I'll go with you! I'll go to China with you."
"I'm going too!"
"I'd go anywhere as long as I can continue doing research!"
In an instant, the villa was filled with excitement.
Lin Huowang was equally excited as he watched this scene!
That's why he risked coming here in person.
Lin Huowang felt that it would be impossible to achieve such results by entrusting the task to anyone else.
No one understood the value of these experts and professors better than him, and no one understood better what these experts and professors truly needed.
Look! What this old professor pulled out isn't just notes; it's clearly the wings that will allow China's aviation industry to take off in the future!
"Alright! Everyone, eat up! Once we're full, we'll leave! Let's leave this heartbreaking place and, in China, let your dreams take flight once again..."
Lin Huowang waved his hand and said with great enthusiasm, "There's no time to lose! The train is all arranged. Let's leave tonight! You can bring all your family and friends..."
...
However, things did not go as smoothly as expected.
After all, although the Soviet Union is in chaos, it has not yet completely dissolved, and various forces are gathered in Moscow, with a considerable number of informants.
Just as Lin Huowang was leading the group of experts in several convoys disguised as delivery trucks, preparing to head to the train station.
But an unexpected event occurred.
"Stop the car! Inspect!"
At a checkpoint leading to the station, several uniformed soldiers, all heavily armed, rudely blocked the way.
The leading officer had a very sinister look in his eyes. He held a photograph in his hand, which was a "key surveillance list" provided to him by the Americans.
"What kind of vehicle is this? What is it carrying?"
The officer casually tapped on the car window with the barrel of his gun.
Ivan, who was driving, immediately broke out in a cold sweat and stammered, "We're transporting...we're transporting some clothes and canned goods to the train station to ship..."
"Open it and take a look!"
The officer clearly didn't believe it and waved for his men to lift the tarpaulin covering the rear of the vehicle.
Inside the train carriage, the group of elderly experts, seeing that they had been stopped, nervously huddled behind piles of down jackets and boxes, not daring to even breathe loudly.
If these soldiers really discover them, not only will they be unable to leave, but Lin Huowang will also be labeled a "spy," and then everything will be over!
However... at this critical moment.
"Splash—"
The car door opened, and Lin Huowang, sensing something was wrong, immediately jumped out of the passenger seat.
He had a smile on his face, but in his hand he was carrying a heavy black leather suitcase that had been prepared beforehand.
"Sir, you've worked hard. Why are you still on duty so late at night?"
As Lin Huowang spoke, he walked discreetly to the officer, immediately blocking the view of the soldiers behind him with his body.
Who are you? What do you want?
The officer watched him very warily, and had even secretly taken out his pistol.
"Sir, don't be nervous. I'm just a Chinese businessman who runs a small business."
As Lin Huowang spoke, he slightly opened the suitcase a crack.
By the dim light of the street lamps, the officer could clearly see that inside were bundles of brand-new, bright green US dollars!
A rough estimate would put it at least at $100,000!
In an era when the ruble was practically worthless, this sum of US dollars would have been enough for the officer to buy an entire street of houses in Moscow, or to immigrate with his family to other European countries and live a life of luxury.
At that moment, the officer knew perfectly well what Lin Huowang was planning.
His breathing became rapid instantly, and his Adam's apple bobbed up and down with excitement.
"Sir..."
Lin Huowang slowly leaned close to his ear and whispered in fluent Russian:
"This truck does indeed contain some clothing and canned goods. It's just a small token of our appreciation."
"If you let it pass, everything in this box is yours."
"If you insist on inspecting... well, the people inside aren't a big deal, but if things get out of hand, the consequences can be significant. And then, the money in this box... won't be yours anymore. Tell me, why make such a fuss? Right?"
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