After the celebration banquet,
Su Lin and his group then returned to their hotel.
When Dean Miao arrived at the office arranged by the hotel, he had a premonition that something was amiss.
Today, China not only slapped the Americans in the face, but now Russia hasn't even reacted at all.
If we really do as the Russians say and hand over the top spot without hesitation...
Intimacy level will definitely increase significantly.
Currently, Russian experts are involved in most large-scale military research projects in China.
Moreover, they are all leaders.
I'm suddenly unsure whether to be happy or...
Beep beep beep~~~
The office phone rang.
Dean Miao glanced at the phone number, then frowned.
Isn't this the phone number for the China Aerospace Research Institute?
Within China's internal phone lists, each large research institute has its own code name for operations.
Phone numbers include digits, partly to ensure better communication.
On the other hand, it is also a form of encryption.
"The China Aerospace Research Institute isn't in charge of the JX-10 project, so how did it get involved with our army?"
Dean Miao muttered to himself, a bad feeling creeping over him.
The call was connected.
"Hello, Miaoli Hua!"
"Old Miao, Zhou Xiangyang, you've really messed things up!"
"What's wrong? Old Zhou, what happened?"
"Don't you know? Right now, the whole world is talking about our Chinese Type 90-II main battle tank in the World Tank Championship."
"You don't read the newspapers about kicking the Americans on the left and Mao on the right?"
"Why would I read newspapers? I'm in St. Petersburg right now, and all the newspapers are in Russian. I can't understand them even if I wanted to!"
"How about it? Isn't our brand-new Type 90-II main battle tank imposing enough?"
"You're still happy about this? The domestic military industry is in an uproar! As your old comrade, I'm calling specifically to remind you."
Be careful when you get back from the game.
"What's wrong???"
"The Russian experts have all withdrawn!!!"
"When did this happen? Which projects? This Russian guy is tall and strong, how could he be so stupid?"
"JX-10, the Shenzhou-1 space mission, and the aircraft carrier development project codenamed 001A—that's all I know of right now."
More than 6,000 experts have evacuated; their plane tickets were already booked, and no amount of persuasion could convince them to stay.
You know we've worked with these experts for so many years, we've developed a certain bond with them.
They said that if they didn't leave, their families would suffer.
"this......."
Dean Miao felt a bit dizzy; these three projects were currently the three most important military research projects in China.
If the progress is affected, the impact on China's military strength would be devastating!
"Just because we didn't give them first place? Isn't that a blatant threat?"
"What's the point of arguing about this now? Our JX-10 has already been completely shut down."
Without the Russians' gas turbine technology, our level in the field of aero-engines is limited.
Forget fourth-generation fighters, they'd be in trouble even with third-generation fighters! Ugh!!!
"Old Zhou, I'm so sorry!"
I never expected that the team I led would get a little attention outside.
The sanctions imposed by Mao Zedong arrived that very night. The competition for international military strength is truly complex.
"Old Miao, it's not your fault. We can't be your underlings forever, living a pathetic life."
Personally, I support our team for their success abroad, but as you know, the situation in China right now...
Without Chairman Mao's guidance, the road to development would have been long and arduous!
In any case, the capabilities of the Chinese Type 90-II main battle tank have been largely demonstrated.
Or should we go easy on them in tomorrow's match? Besides, Su Lin's design for Yunxuan Optoelectronics' infrared imaging guidance technology...
They also lack practical experience.
"Old Zhou, how about our Fifth Research Institute issues a notice tomorrow, stating that due to force majeure..."
If the World Tank Championship were launched, Mao Zedong would currently be in first place based on the points standings.
Now that the Americans have lost the ability to compete for first place, is that alright?
"Difficult! I think Mao's intentions aren't just targeting a Type 90-II main battle tank."
Otherwise, so many major projects wouldn't have been withdrawn. We're threatening Mao's position as the top leader!
"Damn it! I can't compete, and I can't not compete either. Being a lackey is really frustrating!"
"Let's leave it at that for now. The technical department is in complete chaos right now; even the old man from above called me personally."
If these projects cannot proceed as scheduled, we will be sinners for all time!
"Old Zhou, you go ahead and get busy. I'll take it one step at a time!"
The call had barely ended when another call came in.
They are the head of Shenlong Technology Co., Ltd., and the director of Shipyard 3028.
The director of the North China Electronics Research Institute,
Just as Lao Zhou had predicted, all of Mao's experts had gone on strike and were waiting for Mao's special plane.
I'll be returning to Moscow tomorrow.
Dean Miao went to the office window and looked at the moon over St. Petersburg.
To fight or not to fight tomorrow, that is the question.
"Please ask Principal Su to come to my office!"
Dean Miao instructed his secretary to have Su Lin come over for a discussion.
Perhaps we could ask Su Lin for his opinion.
Accompanied by Dean Miao's secretary, Su Lin arrived at Miao Lihua's office.
Dean Miao waved to his secretary.
The secretary tactfully closed the office door and left.
"Principal Su, I'm sorry to disturb your rest. It's so late and I still made you come over."
Su Lin glanced around the large office; only he and Dean Miao were there.
Even Major General He wasn't there; I already had a pretty good idea of what was going on.
It's likely that the Russians have already taken action back in China.
"It's alright, Dean Miao. It's such a joyous occasion, I was a little excited and didn't sleep!"
Upon hearing the date of the joyous occasion, Dean Miao could only smile helplessly.
"This is a joyous day for our Fifth Research Institute, but for our sister institutes across the country..."
Today is supposed to be the end of the world! Sigh...
"Dean Miao, what happened? Just tell me!"
Miao Lihua walked to the window, closed it, and drew the curtains.
I lit a cigarette, and the entire office was bathed in dim light.
"Principal Su, this was originally a top-secret military secret,"
But the situation is far too complicated right now, so I'd like to hear your advice.
Su Lin simply nodded.
"The Russian experts have already been forced to withdraw from several large-scale military research projects."
It must be our victory today that completely enraged them!
We're in a real dilemma! What should I do?
Dean Miao, his body hunched over, took a deep drag on his cigarette.
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