After the final exams, Jiang Chen simply reported to his parents, then took his two computers and all the peripherals and went to the research institute with several special forces soldiers who usually hid around him.
Last time, Jiang Chen discussed the military application of image processing with Major General Wu. Major General Wu had worked in the stealth reconnaissance aircraft radar research laboratory and was later transferred to the 17th National Defense Research Institute, where he was mainly responsible for the research and development of confidentiality technology. After learning about Jiang Chen's image processing system from Mr. Xiang, he was very interested. After bringing Jiang Chen to the institute, he even formed a temporary team for him to discuss the application scope of the Yangtze River image processing system.
The seven-hour meeting that day not only discussed the military application of the Yangtze River Image Processing System. After seeing the power of the Yangtze River Image Processing System with his own eyes, Major General Wu directly asked Jiang Chen whether he was willing to join a national research institution.
After confirming Jiang Chen's intention, Major General Wu submitted the report as quickly as possible, elaborating in detail on the importance of Jiang Chen's project to the country's military development. As the report was passed down layer by layer, the political review was also expedited, and the documents for the establishment of the new research group were approved in less than two days.
Unexpectedly, on the day the document was approved, Jiang Chen almost had an accident.
The start time of the project had to be postponed because of this accident. However, it has been nearly a month since the Chengyang Square incident, and the case investigation has reached a deadlock. Although Major General Wu hopes to put Jiang Chen's safety and the confidentiality of his identity first, the document has been approved for nearly a month, and even the researchers of the research team have not been determined, let alone the research.
There was no progress in the case, but the start time of the project could not be delayed any longer, so after finishing all the matters at hand, Jiang Chen was taken directly to the research institute, where he stayed for ten days. Except for the fixed call time, the research institute cut off all contact with the outside world.
During these ten days, he preliminarily selected an assistant researcher and three researchers after careful assessment, making a total of five people including himself. Except for the first few days of adjustment, the subsequent progress was relatively stable. The only thing that bothered Jiang Chen was that, except for Yu Yi, the first researcher he picked, it was difficult for others to keep up with his ideas.
It was not until the day before going to the He family's old house for dinner that Jiang Chen went to ask for leave from Major General Wu and mentioned this matter in passing.
Major General Wu was very direct: "Do you want to change people?"
"Not for now." Jiang Chen shook his head: "It's still a short time now. After a while, when everyone gets used to this rhythm, it may be better."
"If you think the person is not suitable, tell me directly." Major General Wu was worried that Jiang Chen was young and shy, and would be embarrassed to kick the person he selected out of the team, so he reminded him: "Your current project is one of the most important projects in the entire 17th Institute. Not only our institute, but also the higher-ups attach great importance to this project. I have already issued a military order, and I will definitely produce results in a year. I know you will not make mistakes in the general direction, but don't forget that you must not let down your guard in small matters."
"yes."
"Your first step is military reconnaissance. The three-dimensional geographical and topographical maps for military simulations require professional review. Do you have any suitable candidates in mind?"
“Not yet.”
"When the time comes, I'll have the Personnel Transfer Office give you the information on researchers whose projects the Navigation Department doesn't have yet. You can pick one."
"good."
"By the way, do I know Shi Fengyue?"
Jiang Chen paused, "I know him."
"That guy, like you, also joined the research institute when he was a teenager, but he joined the navigation department. Although he is no longer involved in research, he still holds a sinecure as a technical consultant. If you can convince him to come and help, it will only benefit your project."
"Have he quit his job at the institute?" Jiang Chen was a little surprised: "As far as I know, he has never been to the institute since he returned to China, nor has he participated in any research projects. How could it be..."
"That kid is an exception." Major General Wu put on his hat and said in a rather unpleasant tone, "He has a good talent but a bad temper. He is used to being unruly and no one can control him."
The secretary behind Major General Wu laughed and said, "But who gave him such a talent? The people in the navigation department gave him a sinecure so that they could have a reason to call him over if something really happened in the future."
"What happened?" Major General Wu snorted coldly: "Even if the enemy came to his doorstep, he wouldn't even bat an eyelid."
Jiang Chen couldn't help but defend Shi Fengyue: "If the institute really has something wrong, I believe Shi Fengyue will still come to help."
Major General Wu did not speak. The secretary tilted his head slightly, moved closer to Jiang Chen, and recounted what Shi Fengyue had done:
"At the beginning of this year, Shi Fengyue had just returned to China. The Navigation Department summoned him three times, but he refused. In July, the Navigation Department called him once because of a technical problem, but he refused on the grounds that he had to rest for one night after a series of surgeries. Someone in the Navigation Department carefully checked his location and found that he drove to the drag racing area in the abandoned warehouse in Xing City that day. Also, some time ago, he used the military satellite positioning system without reporting. If it weren't for Mr. Shi's help and General He's mediation, he might have been directly brought to the military court."
The secretary changed the subject: "However, apart from Mr. Shi and General He, the higher-ups let this matter go because they also took into consideration the fact that he was helping you investigate the case. Xiao Jiang, how confident do you think you are in convincing Shi Fengyue to come and help?"
"I'm not sure." Jiang Chen smiled and shook his head lightly, "Shi Fengyue and I are good friends, but he has his freedom. I can't convince him to do something he doesn't want to do. Besides, he's already very tired working in the hospital, and with the lab work, he might not be able to handle it."
"Then let him quit his job at the hospital." Major General Wu said in a cold voice: "He is a good candidate for scientific research, but it is ridiculous for him to become a doctor. Does the hospital need him?"
Hearing Major General Wu's words, Jiang Chen felt a sense of suffocation in his heart. He pursed his lips and said, "Whether it is scientific research or saving lives, Shi Fengyue has done a good job. So, I think he has the ability and the right to choose what he wants to do. Besides, I cannot agree with you that the hospital does not need him."
"You may not know that my father was in a car accident and his lower body was basically paralyzed. He had no feeling at all. My mother and I looked for all the experts in all the hospitals in Yan City, but no one dared to take my father's surgery. Only Shi Fengyue dared to do it. Not only did he dare to do it, he also did it. Now my father has recovered very well. Except for not being able to run for a long time or do strenuous exercise, he is no different from a normal person."
"If it weren't for Shi Fengyue, my father might still be paralyzed in bed, my mother would have to shoulder all the family burdens alone, I wouldn't have extra time and energy to do scientific research, and I wouldn't have met Mr. Xiang and you. It can be said that without Shi Fengyue, our family wouldn't be where we are today."
Jiang Chen paused, raised his eyebrows to meet Major General Wu's gaze, and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Studying medicine is to cure diseases and save lives, and scientific research is also to better protect our country and people. There is no difference between the two, and both are contributing to the development of mankind."
Major General Wu also stopped, looked directly at Jiang Chen, and said in a deep voice: "Shi Fengyue has been a doctor all his life, and at best he can save tens of thousands of families. But if he uses his skills in research, he will protect more than one billion people in our country. Which is more important, the country or his own family?"
The smile on Jiang Chen's face faded, and his tone was calm: "Even if it's just to save a family, Shi Fengyue deserves respect, and his choice is also worthy of respect..."
Seeing that Major General Wu's expression was getting worse and worse, and worried that the two would quarrel in the corridor of the research building, the secretary immediately interrupted Jiang Chen, "Xiao Jiang, your phone is ringing."
Jiang Chen paused, took out his phone from his pocket, and was slightly stunned when he saw the caller ID. Major General Wu also saw the caller ID. He frowned and looked away, saying in a deep voice: "The car outside is waiting for you. Go quickly, and remember to come back on time the day after tomorrow."
"Yes." Jiang Chen put down his phone, turned around and said goodbye to Major General Wu and his secretary: "I'm leaving first."
After Jiang Chen walked away, the secretary smiled and said to Major General Wu: "This is the first time I've seen Xiao Jiang being so serious. If I hadn't seen him arguing with you with my own eyes, I would have thought he had no temper."
"This kid has a bad temper." Major General Wu had no expression on his face, but there was a hint of smile in his tone.
"It's because capable people tend to have bad tempers." The secretary said with a smile, "Xiao Jiang's temper is the best among them. I've never seen a few kids his age who are so steady and sensible. Before, Zhang Lei had caused him so much trouble, overtly or covertly, because of his young age, but he never said a word against Zhang Lei. Even when you asked him if he wanted to kick him out, he just said that it was not necessary for the time being. From the tone of his voice, it seemed that he really didn't want to change. I don't know if he really has no temper, or if he is just interested in Zhang Lei's ability and is ready to waste time with him."
Major General Wu glanced at him and said, "You don't know?"
"I didn't know it before, but I know it now." The secretary smiled and said, "It's not uncommon for children of this age to have such broad minds and long-term considerations."
Major General Wu snorted coldly, "Zhang Lei was almost peeing on his head, but he still managed to smooth things over with a smile. I just said a few words to Shi Fengyue, but he got into a fight with me. Is this still a good temper? I don't think many people have a worse temper than him."
The secretary smiled and said, "Zhang Lei is really capable. Xiao Jiang gave in to him not only for the sake of the project, but also because he has a good temper. If you hadn't stepped on his bottom line just now, he wouldn't have been angry."
"Shi Fengyue is his bottom line?" Major General Wu sneered, "If that's the case, it won't be long before he finds that this bottom line will be trampled upon by others."
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