Ever since Xu Jianguo started to make shopping for free in Western countries one of his few hobbies, every time he brought back something good, he would classify and annotate it in advance, just like the previous batch of information he got back from Su Lian, and then send the boxes of various information to the old man's office all at once, so that even the old man has become accustomed to it now.
At the beginning, the old man and a group of experts were shocked, but after seeing it many times, they got used to it. Even if Xu Jianguo had free time and did not go abroad for a stroll, these old men would still feel uncomfortable.
"Military exchange, what the hell! He has even got the complete set of design drawings of the F18 Hornet, the fourth-generation fighter jet that was just put into service in Magnesium in January this year. Even the improvement plan and the formula of the stealth coating have been worked out by Xu Shisi. What else is there to exchange?" Xu Jianguo thought to himself.
In addition to the blueprints of the fourth-generation fighter jets of the Magnesium Country, Xu Jianguo also knew that in a secret base in the northwestern desert of the Longxia Country, the ace pilots carefully selected by the Air Force were currently conducting take-off and landing training for carrier-based aircraft. The take-off deck used electromagnetic catapults, and the three state-owned shipyards of Binhai, Jiangnan and Huzhou were also busy at work in the newly built large fully enclosed docks.
"How is it? This is the situation. Do you have any other questions?" asked the old man.
Xu Jianguo shook his head and indicated no.
The old man nodded and continued, "Your identity needs to be adjusted when you go to Magnesium this time!"
"Identity adjustment?" Xu Jianguo asked in surprise.
"Yes! The confidentiality level at the 937 Institute is the same as that of your military research institute, so I believe the people in Magnesium don't know about your identity as the chief designer of lithography machines and chips. But this time when you go to Magnesium, you can't go there as a researcher. I've arranged for you to be your Grandpa Zhao's second secretary, an accompanying clerk."
"Since you arranged this, there must be a reason. Just tell me what you need me to do. I promise to complete the task!"
"As the saying goes, one must be cautious of others. You have only one mission this time: to protect your Grandpa Zhao! This is why I designated you as the second secretary. Only in this way can you always be by your Grandpa Zhao's side."
"I understand! Don't worry, as long as I'm here, Grandpa Zhao will be safe!"
"Haha, of course I trust you, otherwise I wouldn't have sent you there. Actually, many people in the Central Intelligence Agency disagreed with your going to Magnesium this time. You should know what you mean to the future military development of our country! Among those who opposed it was your Grandpa Zhao. I certainly understand his good intentions, but after thinking it over, I still feel most at ease letting you go. This is my selfish motive. I hope you don't blame me!"
"Grandpa, it's really boring if you say that. I know what you're thinking, and I understand it. How could I possibly blame you? Please don't think like that, or I'll be sad!"
The old man looked at Xu Jianguo's deliberately sad expression, and the haze in his heart gradually dissipated, and he burst into laughter.
"This trip is quite long, so you will first go to Hong Kong Island and rest there for two days. This is mainly because there are a few patriotic businessmen from Hong Kong Island who need to be met. Afterwards, you will fly directly from Hong Kong Island to Magnesium."
Hearing this, Xu Jianguo's heart moved, thinking that the old man might be referring to Xu Fei and the others, but he hadn't heard the boy say that.
"By the way, Grandpa, are we flying from Hong Kong Island to Magnesium this time on a commercial airliner or a chartered flight?"
“I’m not sure about this. What’s the difference?”
"If it's a civilian airliner, then some special items might not be easy to bring on board. But if it's a charter flight, we can prepare some things in advance just in case."
The old man pondered for a moment and said, "Preparing the things isn't difficult. The hard part is whether we can bring them into Magnesium after landing. If they find out, it will be hard to explain. After all, Magnesium is different from North Korea. We can bring guns into North Korea, but I'm afraid that's not the case in Magnesium."
"Indeed, but I think you could ask Mr. Wei from the National Security Bureau. He should have a solution! As for the charter flight, you could talk to the patriotic businessmen in Hong Kong!"
"Okay, I get it. You're not leaving until next week anyway, so there's still time!"
"Um!"
"Okay, that's it. If you have nothing else to do, go back and get ready. If there are any changes to your itinerary, I'll let your Uncle Chen notify you!"
"Okay, I'll be leaving now. Please take some rest!"
After Xu Jianguo walked out of the old man's office, he said hello to Chen Jin who was waiting outside, then left the red-walled west hall by car and returned to the Military Industry Research Institute.
When he got off work in the afternoon, Xu Jianguo left a while early, and he did not go home directly. Instead, he asked Zhao Changshan to drive to the Ministry of Commerce to pick up Wen Sitian after get off work. He couldn't wait to tell her the news that the guiding opinions on reform and opening up were about to be issued.
Because Xu Jianguo called Wen Sitian in advance before leaving, when he arrived at the Ministry of Commerce, he saw his wife already standing there waiting for him.
After the car stopped, Wen Sitian swiftly opened the door and got in. As soon as she sat down, she immediately said, "Jianguo, I want to tell you something!"
At this time, Xu Jianguo blurted out: "Wife, I want to tell you something!"
After the two finished speaking, they were slightly stunned, and then they looked at each other, and saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.
Afterwards, Xu Jianguo and Wen Sitian smiled at each other, as if they had guessed what each other was going to tell each other.
Later, Xu Jianguo changed his mind and thought that it was true. After all, Wen Sitian worked in the Ministry of Commerce, and her position was not low. She was now at the deputy department level. It would be difficult to bypass their department for things like reform and opening up.
He even thought that among those who formulated the guidelines, there might be people from the Ministry of Commerce.
Considering that Zhao Changshan and Liu Yang were still in the car, the couple did not chat much. They planned to wait until after dinner in the evening and then return to the space to have a drink and celebrate.
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