Chapter 160 The Initiative is in Your Hands
He always held Xu Zhili in the most important place in his heart, but he never dared to imagine that he could become the family she spoke of.
If that were truly the case, it would be the most wonderful thing in the world for him.
He knew that Xu Zhili was resilient and independent, and he was both surprised and nervous to gain her approval and become one of the people she protected.
Xie Yunze looked into the distance, his gaze becoming increasingly resolute.
He told himself that no matter what, he had to protect Xu Zhili, not only to help her realize her scientific research dreams, but also to shield her from the wind and rain in life.
If he could truly become her family, he would never betray that trust and would protect her with his own life, just as she protected her family.
"This..." Dean Zhou felt a surge of annoyance and pondered to himself.
“Dean Zhou, I don’t want to put you in a difficult position.” Xu Zhili looked at Dean Zhou with a serious expression and a frank gaze. “However, you may not know this, but I don’t just have gun design drawings in my hands. I also have design drawings for a new type of fighter jet.”
Upon hearing this, Dean Zhou's eyes flashed with extreme shock. He seemed frozen in place, staring intently at Xu Zhili, as if trying to confirm from her expression that this was not a joke.
After a long while, he slowly came to his senses, his voice trembling slightly with excitement: "Comrade Xu, are you... are you serious? New fighter jet design drawings? This is no small matter, you can't joke about it."
Xu Zhili nodded solemnly, "Dean Zhou, I am well aware of the weight of this matter, so how could I speak carelessly? I didn't mention it before because I felt the time wasn't right. Now that we've come to the topic of research collaboration and concerns about my identity, I feel I can speak frankly about it."
Xie Yunze, standing to the side, was equally astonished. He never expected that Xu Zhili would be hiding such a shocking secret.
His gaze toward Xu Zhili held not only surprise, but also a great deal of admiration and curiosity.
Dean Zhou took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart.
He realized that this young woman possessed immense hidden power.
"Comrade Xu, if this is true, it would be a great blessing for the country."
"Fighter jet development has always been a top priority for our scientific research. If you really have a feasible design, it would be of great significance."
Xu Zhili nodded slightly. "Dean Zhou, I can't guarantee that the design drawings are perfect, but I have full confidence in the key design elements. Of course, like the gun design, it also needs further refinement and research."
Dean Zhou paced back and forth, and after a moment of thought, he said, "Xiao Xu, given the importance of this matter, I need to report to the higher-ups in detail. Once the design blueprints for this new fighter jet are proven to be valuable, the subsequent research work will be a tough battle, requiring the mobilization of a large amount of manpower, material resources, and financial resources."
"But don't worry, we will value your design and take your concerns into full consideration."
Xu Zhili nodded understandingly, "Dean Zhou, I understand, I will follow your arrangements. I only hope to be in a suitable environment to give full play to my abilities and contribute to the country's scientific research."
Dean Zhou looked at Xu Zhili with eyes full of praise and expectation, "Comrade Xu, your patriotism and talent are truly rare. I believe that as long as we work together, we will definitely achieve amazing results in the field of scientific research."
Xie Yunze stood aside, silently cheering for Xu Zhili.
He knew that even greater challenges awaited Xu Zhili, but he firmly believed that with her abilities and perseverance, she would be able to overcome all difficulties and shine brightly on her scientific research path.
"But then again, what's the point of saying all this? I don't want to leave Xiangyang Brigade at all."
As Xu Zhili spoke, she shrugged helplessly.
"This..." Dean Zhou felt a surge of frustration again, pondering to himself with a sense of helplessness.
"I won't make things difficult for you..."
Dean Zhou's eyes widened again. Could it be...?
“I won’t make things difficult for you. There’s an arms factory nearby, and I’d like to set up my research project studio there.”
After a moment's thought, Xu Zhili replied seriously, "I've always had my own research and invention goals. If it comes to establishing a research project, I'm not keen on accepting tasks directly assigned to me by you."
"I hope to have enough freedom so that I can innovate independently according to my own ideas, without having to cooperate with others."
She paused, then added firmly, "I need decisiveness and initiative; I don't want anyone interfering with my research."
Dean Zhou looked embarrassed and explained, "Well... in their eyes, it's very important for comrades to communicate and help each other."
Xu Zhili nodded and said frankly, "Dean Zhou, I don't deny that. It's just that I'm young, so it's inevitable that some people will question my ability to complete research projects independently."
Dean Zhou frowned slightly, understanding Xu Zhili's concerns.
In the scientific research field, seniority has always been highly valued, so it is indeed easy for a young woman to face skepticism when she presents such a design.
After a moment's thought, he said, "Comrade Xu, I understand your concerns. Here's a compromise: we'll set up your own research project at the arsenal, with you as the lead designer and several experienced researchers assisting you. Externally, we'll declare it a team project, but highlight your role as the core designer."
"In this way, we can ensure the smooth progress of scientific research and also dispel external doubts to some extent."
Xu Zhili's eyes lit up; Dean Zhou's suggestion was indeed a good solution.
She said gratefully, "Dean Zhou, you've thought of everything so thoroughly. This puts my mind at ease. I hope the other researchers will cooperate with me to develop this gun as soon as possible."
Dean Zhou smiled with relief, "That's good, I believe in you. If you have any difficulties or ideas after this, you can always communicate with me."
After saying that, he turned to Xie Yunze and said, "Xiao Xie, you've been working hard these past few days. Run around between Comrade Xu Zhili and the research project team and do a good job of coordination."
Xie Yunze straightened his back, saluted, and said, "Yes, sir! I guarantee I will complete the mission!"
Subsequently, Dean Zhou and Xu Zhili had a detailed discussion on the research progress and potential technical challenges.
Before we knew it, it was getting late.
Dean Zhou stood up to take his leave, and he once again instructed Xu Zhili: "Xiao Xu, go back and prepare well. In a few days, we will arrange for you to join the research project team of the arsenal. In the meantime, take the time to further improve the design drawings."
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