"Staff Officer Lu, your so-called 'appropriate timing' is really arbitrary! I'm not used to it yet."
Sun Zhengguo first made a sarcastic remark, then changed the subject.
"However, I still want to ask one more question: are we considered one of our own now?"
"Sir, look at what you're saying. Now that you have access to the blueprints, you can come and go as you please at our military research institute. You're definitely one of us."
Staff Officer Lu spoke with great sincerity, as if afraid of inadvertently displeasing this gentleman.
But Sun Zhengguo didn't hold it against him at all, after all, he was just following orders.
He continued, "Alright, since we're on the same side, now you should tell me about Professor Wu. How is my teacher doing?"
Upon hearing this, Staff Officer Lu paused for a moment, weighed the pros and cons in his mind, and finally revealed a little information.
"Sir, Professor Wu is doing well. You can see him anytime you want. Just give me a call. I'm sorry I can't disclose anything else."
"Hmm~"
Sun Zhengguo nodded. He could guess the gist of the matter without being told, so there was no need to dig deeper.
The two agreed on a time, and Staff Officer Lu prepared to take his leave. Sun Zhengguo got up and saw him downstairs.
...
Two days later, after sorting things out at his office, Sun Zhengguo prepared to visit the military research institute.
After all, he hadn't seen Mr. Wu for many years and really missed him.
Looking back on myself back then, I was so afraid of everything, and I repeatedly refused Mr. Wu's kindness.
But Mr. Wu did not hold a grudge. Instead, he continued to guide him and impart his knowledge without reservation.
This kind of magnanimity alone deserves Sun Zhengguo's respect.
"Director, you wanted to see me?"
Upon seeing Chen Zhonghua enter, Sun Zhengguo stopped reminiscing and began arranging matters at the institute.
“Zhonghua, I may have to go out on business for the next few days, so I will temporarily hand over the work at the office to Lao Li and the others. But if you need to contact me urgently, you can call this number.”
As he spoke, Sun Zhengguo took out a piece of paper and handed it to Chen Zhonghua. An address was written on it.
Although the address written above is not that of a military research institute, you can definitely find someone by calling this number.
Chen Zhonghua took the note, glanced at it, and nodded to indicate that he understood.
He didn't say a single unnecessary word before leaving the office.
Based on his understanding of Sun Zhengguo, and with Staff Officer Lu's frequent visits, he had a feeling that the director was going to do something important.
Therefore, it's best not to inquire about someone as insignificant as him, lest you invite unnecessary trouble.
Soon, Chen Zhonghua came over to report again, "Director, Staff Officer Lu is waiting downstairs."
"Hmm~"
Sun Zhengguo got up, picked up his briefcase, and said as he walked, "Zhonghua, I'm going with Staff Officer Lu on business. You'll be with Zheng'an for the next few days. Remember to learn from him."
"Okay, Director, I will study hard with Director Sun."
Chen Zhonghua felt a surge of joy; this was the beginning of his training program.
After all, anyone who has served as Sun Zhengguo's secretary knows that the next step is always the office; it's just a matter of time.
Downstairs, Staff Officer Lu saw Sun Zhengguo arrive, quickly got out of the car and saluted. The two exchanged a few pleasantries, then got into the car and drove away.
The car left the research institute and headed towards the suburbs.
Half an hour later, the car arrived at an unnamed mountain range, where Sun Zhengguo discovered many hidden sentries.
The car then made several turns and eventually entered an underground bunker.
From the outside, you really can't tell anything about this underground bunker.
But once inside, it's a completely different world, a place that opens up before your eyes. Compared to the outside, it's like a paradise.
Seeing such a project, Sun Zhengguo couldn't help but exclaim, "Staff Officer Lu, it must have taken a lot of effort to build this place back then, right?"
"That's right, Commander. You don't know this, but it took hundreds of tons of explosives to build this place, and several years to complete. Moreover, this place can withstand nuclear explosions..."
Listening to Staff Officer Lu speak eloquently, Sun Zhengguo nodded from time to time, indicating that he had learned a lot.
Soon, the car turned into a gate. The sentry at the gate did not stop the car, and it drove all the way inside before stopping.
Director Ma, who was working, heard the commotion outside and quickly went out of his office.
Sun Zhengguo never expected to run into an acquaintance as soon as he got off the car.
Although he had only met this acquaintance once, he still remembered him vividly.
"Are you Factory Director Ma?"
"Director Sun, I really didn't expect you to still remember me. But you know, I haven't been a factory director for many years. Now I'm the head of this military industrial unit. Welcome, welcome!"
As Director Ma spoke, he strode forward, the two shook hands, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then went into the office.
After both parties were seated, Staff Officer Lu brought over a cup of tea, and then Director Ma began to speak.
"Director Sun, I won't beat around the bush. The reason I invited you here is to help optimize the blueprints. This involves a lot of confidential information, so I'll have to trouble you to stay for a few more days."
"No problem, Director Ma. I'm here to do my job. But before that, could I have a get-together with my mentor? After all, as you know, we haven't seen each other for many years."
"Of course, of course."
As Director Ma spoke, he called over Staff Officer Lu, "Staff Officer Lu, take Director Sun to his residence first, and then invite Professor Wu over. Remember, don't disturb them."
"Yes, sir."
Then, Staff Officer Lu led Sun Zhengguo to a clean and tidy house not far away.
"Sir, this is your room. Please let me know if you need anything else, and I will go and fetch Professor Wu right now."
Sun Zhengguo glanced at the room and nodded in satisfaction. "Thank you! I'm very satisfied with this room."
"As long as the leader is satisfied, I will go and invite Professor Wu now."
After saying that, Staff Officer Lu left the room and headed towards the laboratory…
Meanwhile, in the laboratory, Professor Wu was unaware that his beloved student had already arrived.
Right now, he's working with Engineer Wan on a component.
"Old Wu, this thing is a bit lacking; I'm afraid we won't need it for the time being."
"Sigh! What can we do? Let's wait and see! Didn't the higher-ups say they're developing a new type of machine tool? Maybe that will solve the problem then."
Upon hearing Professor Wu's words, Engineer Wan immediately became interested.
"Hey! Old Wu! Do you think your apprentice might be the one to complete the task of making this new type of machine tool?"
What do you think?
Professor Wu glanced at Engineer Wan with annoyance, thinking he was quite stupid.
Because the last change to the blueprints came from Sun Zhengguo.
Now that these drawings are in his hands, is there any need to ask about the machine tool?
What Professor Wu didn't know was that his good apprentice had taken on more than just machine tool tasks.
Moreover, he himself has already arrived at the military research institute.
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