The theme of the meeting is currently number two.
There were quite a few people inside the air-raid shelter. There were young and energetic people, as well as some elderly scientists.
“The channels with the Russians are open, they probably won’t last much longer. We’ve been keeping an eye on this for a while, and we figured problems would start popping up over the next couple of years. Now, let’s discuss where we should focus our efforts in the future. We don’t want you all scrambling to get a technical document when it comes in; we don’t have that many people,” Number Two said calmly.
It gave Wang Shouren a toothache.
In my past life, although I achieved some success, I was still just an ordinary person.
Good heavens, so the higher-ups have been eyeing the Russian bear for a long time?
So, what exactly is the purpose of bringing him here?
Wang Shouren's mind raced.
The imagined meeting would likely involve everyone presenting their materials, laying out facts and reasoning, and explaining why they should support the project and its crucial importance to the country. Finally, after everyone had taken turns speaking, the leader would go back and consider it, then make a final decision.
The actual meeting:
"Fuck you! Without an engine, you're not even qualified to build a plane! Are materials the only thing that matters to you?!"
"Screw you! Without materials, you can't even fly! And what's with this talk of an engine? If you're so capable, don't use things to make an engine, why don't you let your mother give birth to one herself!"
"You son of a bitch..."
Wang Shouren covered his face; this was probably what a real meeting looked like.
The place below was in complete chaos, with people arguing back and forth and refusing to stop; everyone had their reasons.
This is when being a leader is most troublesome.
You say no one matters, but everyone matters, yet you have to choose, pick one from among them.
"How is it?" Li Weiguo quietly walked up to Wang Shouren and asked.
"What do you mean, how about it?" Wang Shouren was taken aback.
It had been quite a while since I'd seen Li Weiguo. He was starting to get some gray hair, but he seemed to be in good spirits.
"What exactly are the documents you brought back? Why are they so agitated?"
Those who can come here have no need to keep it a secret.
"Fighter jets, there are some things inside that need to be sorted out. If we're lucky, we might be able to get an aircraft carrier later."
Wang Shouren wasn't joking. In later years, during the period of Soviet collapse, they even dared to sell nuclear weapons abroad. Selling aircraft carriers was just a minor issue. It's just that the current generation doesn't realize just how crazy the Soviet Union could be back then. But now, Wang Shouren is at least relieved; as long as someone is keeping an eye on the Russians and keeping them in mind, that's enough.
"Good heavens, couldn't you have brought back some lathes or something?" Li Weiguo said regretfully.
“Their lathes aren’t as reliable as ours,” Wang Shouren rolled his eyes.
This is true. Ever since Wang Shouren opened his factory, the requirements for lathes have become increasingly stringent. The reason he could sell his products to Europe and America was because his own products were of high quality. Many components were secretly imported from abroad with Lou Xiao'e's help. Furthermore, a wave of development and modifications was carried out. In the end, only the basic components remained.
Materials must be improved; we can't keep using the same old materials. Otherwise, no matter how much technology advances, it's meaningless if the materials can't keep up.
What Wang Shouren actually wanted was not fighter jets, but the materials used in fighter jets.
Basic sciences are the most important thing.
"They say they want to drag you into this. What do you think?" Li Weiguo whispered again.
"Come on, why are you dragging me into this?" Wang Shouren rolled his eyes.
"Last time you..."
Before Li Weiguo could finish speaking, someone started shouting.
"Since Wang Shouren was the one who brought these things back, he must have some thoughts about them, right? What about Wang Shouren?"
Number Two stood on the stage watching, all eyes were on Wang Shouren.
Wang Shouren had a toothache.
He really didn't want to take on this responsibility, but there were too many old men and women here, and it wouldn't be appropriate for him to remain silent.
He gave a smile that met societal expectations and said, "I only did a little bit of work. These matters should be decided by the seniors."
“That won’t do. After all, you’re the one who brought him back,” a younger comrade said.
"Comrade, your awareness needs improvement. Just because I pulled you back doesn't mean I'm in charge. Are you trying to take the capitalist road?" Wang Shouren narrowed his eyes slightly and, without saying a word, delivered a powerful dunk.
The person he was questioning changed his expression slightly, and his voice changed as well; "Don't be ungrateful, I am..."
"Alright." Number Two, standing on the platform, glanced at the person and said, "Everyone has their own reasons. I called you here to discuss, not to make decisions. What kind of behavior is this, arguing and making a scene? Write down your thoughts. In the meantime, you can discuss them. This is not a one-man show, nor is it a place where whoever pulls you in can make the decisions."
Upon hearing what Number Two said, the young man who had just spoken instantly turned pale.
Everyone here knows that this person probably doesn't have a future.
After Number Two finished speaking and left, the discussion resumed inside the air-raid shelter.
"Is this all you've got?" Wang Shouren asked. "This is really terrible."
"I haven't finished speaking yet. Someone said they wanted you to go and test the waters, but those old men and women didn't agree, and they also kept their own families in check. That left only one or two hotheads, who probably got some benefits and wanted to show off," Li Weiguo said.
"So what exactly do you want from me?" Wang Shouren asked.
"I don't know, they said they'd call you."
Wang Shouren: ...
Well, don't try to guess what they're thinking.
Things went even more smoothly than he had imagined. The meeting didn't last long, and the next day he was sent back, though he didn't know exactly where he was. It was like a game; no one came to talk to him again, as if they had only wanted him to come and see what the meeting had covered. This left Wang Shouren somewhat bewildered.
Are you feeling uneasy?
That's not quite it, it's just that I don't know what they want to do.
Even after he got home, he was still a little confused.
It was Lou Xiao'e who reminded him.
"Why do you think so much? Over the years, what you've done hasn't gone too far and has benefited the country and its people. Perhaps letting you go there is just to serve as a deterrent and give them more options."
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