Spark

Two days later, the other side of the sea.

On a bench in the park, Chen Yunyong sat beside a middle-aged man with an indifferent expression.

".There's really no need to struggle anymore. There's no hope."

"Actually, I shouldn't have chosen to come here in the first place. At that time, I always felt that I could learn some new things from them. After I went back, I could quickly pull up the domestic technology."

"In the end, I didn't expect that when they asked me to come, they didn't plan to let me go back."

"They even refused to give me a research job in order to keep it secret. I can only teach at the university."

"There is also a problem with my passport, and it is impossible to get it back."

"All roads are blocked, and doing other things will only bring unnecessary risks."

"So, let's just give up. Wait a few more years, or another ten years, maybe there will be a turning point."

Hearing his words, the man sighed and asked back:

"I know that, but I also know that you want to go back, don't you?"

"I think."

Chen Yunyong nodded resolutely, but immediately, obvious disappointment appeared on his face.

"But now, I'm not really needed there anymore, is it?"

"You even imitated the F119, and even the J-22."

"I saw the news, it was Shen Fei who did it."

"I think they don't have that kind of strength. It should be that in our talent team, a few amazing geniuses have been born."

"That's the only answer."

"With them around, I'm not that important."

"You don't trust yourself?"

The man lowered his voice, but his tone became severe.

Chen Yunyong smiled wryly, and replied:

"Mingshu, how can I believe in myself?"

"I have been here for five years, and I haven't had the opportunity to get in touch with any real cutting-edge scientific research, and I can't even get into the most basic laboratory of the school."

"How many times have I hoped to provide you with some useful information, but have been unable to."

"All I do is to repeat and repeat the courses that are already well-known, and to popularize the foundation of thermodynamics for the students who just entered the university here."

"What do you think I am qualified to return to the field of scientific research?"

"Really, give up, I'm not worth your effort."

"When you meet me, you are taking a great risk. I don't want others to be implicated because of me."

"You also know that after the first flight of the J-22, they have already started a round of strict review to protect themselves."

After speaking, Chen Yunyong stood up and planned to leave, but the man named Ming Shu grabbed his sleeve.

"Sit down and talk for a while."

"What else to talk about?"

Chen Yunyong said helplessly.

"Talk about the new direction. What if I say that they want you to go back, not to let you continue to work on aviation development, but to give you a brand new project?"

"A brand new subject? What subject?"

"Two-stage counter-rotating lift fan."

"Lift fan?!"

Chen Yunyong's eyes widened in shock, then he looked around, lowered his voice and said harshly:

"Mingshu, do you know what this means?"

"This is an extremely dangerous topic, are you sure the surrounding environment is safe?"

Ming Shu nodded and replied:

"You can rest assured that this is our safe zone. We have installed electromagnetic interference facilities. No one can monitor our conversation within 50 meters."

Hearing this, Chen Yunyong raised his head again and looked around. Sure enough, there were only the two of them in the empty park.

Only then did he feel relieved, and continued to ask:

"Are you going to build a STOVL plane?"

Ming Shu nodded and replied:

"Yes, this is the direction we will discuss and research, but I can't tell you more details here."

"I understand. Is it 601?"

"No, 611."

Chen Yunyong took a deep breath, and then said thoughtfully:

"That is to say, this project is not the same as the lift fan project in the 601 Institute, which was almost unfinished. I probably guessed what you are going to do."

"Mingshu, you shouldn't tell me this here, I'm not qualified."

Ming Shu smiled lightly and replied:

"You take yourself too lightly."

"In the first few years, the information you provided helped us a lot, and we also know that it was those information that caused you to be forced to stay here."

"Your loyalty is obvious to all, and we have no reason not to trust you."

"Besides, the preliminary review of you has been completed, otherwise I would not appear here."

"All right."

Chen Yunyong's hands subconsciously buckled the seat under him. At this moment, he hadn't fluctuated for a long time, and his heart, which had almost become dead silent, suddenly ignited a spark.

Two-stage counter-rotating lift fan.

He had seen this kind of technology in the F-35B process documentation, but when he wanted to get in touch with more detailed information, he had already been included in the danger list and transferred from his post.

This did not affect his curiosity about this technology. Even during the five years of teaching, he tried intermittently to deduce this technology in the past.

Because he knows that once it can be realized, the combat methods of modern carrier-based aircraft will undergo major changes.

It's a pity that his personal power is really too weak.

Even though he thought he was extremely intelligent, he was still powerless in the face of such a huge problem.

And now, the 611 Institute in China has actually started research on this topic, which means that if he can return to China smoothly, he will no longer be alone when facing various difficulties.

His heart was beating violently, and after finally calming down, he asked:

"Is 611 sure? To what extent can they do it?"

"I can't tell."

Ming Shu replied decisively.

Then he continued:

"But they won't give up."

Chen Yunyong let out a long sigh, he already had the answer in his heart.

"I accept the invitation."

"But the question is, how do I get back?"

"We'll play our cards."

Having said this, Ming Shu suddenly laughed.

"We will invite you in the name of the 601 Institute, and the chain of evidence will be prepared in advance. What they see is that after you go back, you will only participate in the tasteless project of the 601 Institute."

"This is not enough. This can only be used as a 'formal' reason, which is not convincing at all."

"The other party is not an idiot, how could he not see the problem."

Chen Yunyong frowned and said.

"Certainly not, as you said, it's a formal reason, to give some people a leg up on Congress."

"In addition to this, we will exchange some things with them."

"what?"

There was a sly smile on Ming Shu's face, and then he replied:

"An EC-130H, and the crew on it."

"How long have you locked them up?"

Chen Yunyong was shocked.

"What is it, what is it called!"

"Maintenance is too difficult and there are too many people. Our comrades are so hospitable."

Two hours later, Chen Yunyong returned to his residence near Princeton University. Even though he tried his best to suppress it, his face still revealed a bit of joy.

Seeing his expression, the wife who had already prepared the meal asked curiously:

"What happened today? Is there a happy event?"

Chen Yunyong shook his head, but did not answer.

It's not that he doesn't trust his wife. In fact, his wife Liu Huixia is also a technician who is "forced to stay" like him, and even experienced some confidential incidents similar to him.

But in accordance with the confidentiality requirements, he still tried not to disclose too much information to her, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

"If you don't say it, don't say it. Anyway, as long as it is a good thing, I will definitely have my share."

Seeing his wife's coquettish expression, Chen Yunyong stepped forward and gently held her hand, and said:

"It's a good thing, but I really can't tell you now."

"In a month at most, there will be news."

"Don't worry, we."

Chen Yunyong originally wanted to say "our time here is over", but he swallowed the words again.

From his eyes, Liu Huixia saw a light she hadn't seen for a long time, which made her heart beat violently.

"Is there any movement over there?"

she asked excitedly.

"Can't talk, can't talk about eating and eating!"

Chen Yunyong cheerfully sat down at the dining table, which served simple two dishes and one soup, all of which were the characteristics of his hometown in Hunan.

After taking a sip with his chopsticks, Chen Yunyong chuckled and said:

"This braised pork is too sweet, and the wine tastes heavy."

"You, after so many years, what you cook is still the taste of AH."

"Mao's Braised Pork, the most important thing is to be fragrant and spicy. If there is no spicy taste, this dish will not be a dish."

"I'll do it next time, don't spoil this good pork belly."

Liu Huixia glared at him dissatisfied, and said:

"It's your turn to cook today, and the food you buy is yours. Who told you to go out temporarily?"

"Let's just have a bite. I'll buy you vegetables tomorrow. You can eat whatever you want."

"Well, buy more tomorrow and celebrate."

Chen Yunyong answered vaguely while eating with a big mouthful.

He was about to chat with his wife about the recipe for the next day, but at this moment, there was a heavy knock on the door of the room.

Both of them frowned at the same time.

At this time, friends will basically not come to the door.

Even friends would not knock on the door in this way.

who is it?

Chen Yunyong vigilantly called his wife to stand behind him, then picked up the baseball bat standing by the door, and looked out through the peephole.

And when he saw the person standing outside the door, his heart sank suddenly.

A middle-aged man in a windbreaker holding a passport.

Another one is my colleague in Princeton, Dick.

No doubt it was a surprise inspection.

Chen Yunyong gave his wife a look to signal her to stay away from the door, then took a deep breath and opened the door.

When the person at the door saw him for the first time, he immediately said:

"Professor Chen, my name is Adil. We have received a report and need to check you."

"Here's a search warrant and here's my papers."

"Professor Dick is the technical advisor for this inspection, and he has the same rights as I do."

Chen Yunyong looked at Dick behind Adil with a sinking face, and the latter replied with a slightly evasive gaze:

"Chen, you know, I just cooperate with the work."

Chen Yunyong sighed and moved away from the door.

Yes, Dick just works with it.

In fact, under the coercion of this powerful department, who can not cooperate?

It's just that this kind of cooperation process can never be pleasant.

Adil walked past him without looking sideways, as if he didn't pay attention to him at all.

Afterwards, he took Dick straight to Chen Yunyong's study room, and rummaged through his desk and bookcases recklessly.

Seeing this scene, Liu Huixia stepped forward in dissatisfaction, and shouted at Adil:

"You are simply absurd! Why do you want to inspect us? Tell me the reason, otherwise, I will call the police now!"

Hearing her words, Adil had a mocking smile on his face.

"Call the police? Ma'am, the search warrant in my hand was authorized by the police station, and I acted in accordance with the law."

"If you are dissatisfied with the way I work, you can complain to us according to the number on the certificate, and someone will accept it."

After all, Eddie continued to rummage through the bookcase.

As if he thought it was inconvenient, he pulled out all the drawers and threw them on the ground.

The violent shaking knocked down the ceramic doll that was originally placed on the table, and it fell to the floor and shattered. Liu Huixia wanted to rush to stop it, but was grabbed by Chen Yunyong at the side.

"Don't fight him."

Chen Yunyong said in a low voice.

His fist has only been clenched, and at this moment, what he feels is a huge humiliation.

He, a top expert in the field of aviation and development, and a professor at Princeton, was knocked on the door of his room during dinner time, conducted a brutal search for no reason, and even broke his beloved jewelry.

Such an act, if placed on a normal resident, could have been sued in the federal court long ago and put the person in prison.

But he has no way to resist.

Because he knows that he is not an ordinary person.

At least, not officially.

He was "on the hook" and was a criminal suspect from beginning to end.

Well not anytime soon.

Chen Yunyong gently patted his wife on the back to comfort him, while on the other side, Dick had already been called by Adil to help identify the documents and notes spread out on the floor.

"This is a note on the structural design of the Hangfa, it's not a big deal."

"This is the structural diagram of the combustion chamber, which is very ordinary and not classified."

"This is a research note about lift fans. Chen, are you researching two-stage counter-rotating lift fans?"

Dick raised his head suddenly, looked at Chen Yunyong and asked.

Adil on the side also stood up vigilantly, with his right hand on his waist, as if Chen Yunyong would immediately draw his gun and arrest him if he uttered an inappropriate word.

Chen Yunyong looked at Dick without fear, and asked:

"What? Does this also involve your secrets?"

Dick shook his head and replied:

"No, on the contrary. Chen, your research is too elementary."

"If you look at it from my perspective, these documents are not even up to the level of technical entry."

There was a trace of pity in Dick's eyes, and then he went on:

"Chen, do you really think it makes sense to do this?"

"I don't understand why you refused our offer."

"It's a country with no future. Only by staying here can you truly realize your value."

"But that country with no future developed a fourth-generation aircraft before you, and captured EA-6B with that fourth-generation aircraft."

Chen Yunyong interrupted him mercilessly.

"...that was just an accident. And, a unilateral outcome doesn't mean anything."

"You don't really think that the birth of a fourth-generation aircraft can completely change the technological landscape of the two countries?"

"Who knows?"

Chen Yunyong replied noncommittally.

Listening to the conversation between the two, Adil's expression relaxed a little. He left the study and continued to check other rooms.

But Dick didn't seem to give up, he walked to Chen Yunyong with a sincere expression, and continued to speak:

"Chen, you are really one of the most promising experts I have ever met. Your wisdom is far above mine. All you need is experience."

"Look at your drawings of these lift fans, it's pretty naive, but I have to admit, they're the work of absolute genius."

"Are you really willing to plant your seeds on that barren land?"

"You know, they don't have a lift fan project, but from 1995 to now, have they produced anything?"

"No!"

"Also, it is absolutely impossible to have one in the future!"

"Chen, promise me, give them up."

"Abandon them and choose us, you will get everything you want."

Chen Yunyong turned his head, looked at the ceramic shards on the ground, then pointed to it and said to Dick:

"Is this all I want? If so, then I'm even less likely to want it."

"It's just what you know, it's just a last resort!"

Dick's tone was a little anxious.

He really valued Chen Yunyong, and he did feel sorry for this genius' "self-defeating", but at this moment, he didn't seem to have much words to persuade him.

"There is no last resort. It is my last resort to stay here."

Seeing Chen Yunyong's firm expression, Dick sighed deeply.

"Okay, I see what you mean."

"Remember, Chen, this is your own choice."

"You have given up your own future. In the days to come, maybe you can only spend your life as an ordinary university professor."

"I'm really sorry for you, but I can't help you."

"I don't need your help."

Chen Yunyong's tone softened a little, he looked into Dick's eyes, and continued to speak:

"Dick, you are a good friend, but our positions are different, and this cannot be changed."

"I understand. You should be glad that it was me who came here this time. If it was someone else, they might even label you a criminal for all sorts of irrelevant reasons."

"Thank you."

Chen Yunyong nodded and said.

The two left the study, and outside, all the rooms in the entire apartment had been turned into a mess by Adil.

"Okay, don't look for it anymore, there is no leaked information we are looking for here, he is just doing normal research."

Hearing this, Adil stood up in disappointment.

"I hope so."

"Professor Chen, I hope you can understand your situation."

"You are not that powerful, your strength is only based on our resources."

"You're nothing without us."

With that said, he went straight to the door.

When passing by the restaurant, he glanced at the table next to him, then sniffed the smell in the air, and said mockingly:

"Garbage Chinese cuisine."

Liu Huixia, who was standing aside, snorted, and said with the same disdain:

"White pigs can't eat fine chaff."