Spark

Shanghai International Airport.

Chen Yunyong walked down the gangway, the oncoming sunlight made him a little dizzy.

During the entire eight years, he had seen this land countless times in his dreams.

The water here, the air here, the people here, and the things he can't let go of the most.

He even once had a bizarre dream that he was smoking a cigarette.

He obviously doesn't smoke.

But in the dream, someone spoke a familiar accent and lit him a Lanzhou cigarette that can only be bought here.

He dreamed that he inhaled thick smoke in one gulp, which should have been irritating and acrid, but had a mellow and mild taste.

After waking up, he sniffed suspiciously and went to the supermarket to buy a pack of Marlboro, but sure enough, it wasn't the smell in his dream at all.

It is purely that he turned all the memories of his hometown into images in his dreams.

He still remembers that when he was in Xigong University, many of his colleagues and friends smoked that kind of Lanzhou, and he unconsciously remembered that packaging in his heart.

Liu Huixia on the side also trembled a little, staring at the Chinese on the shuttle bus not far away in a daze.

Passengers on the same plane bypassed them and got on the shuttle bus. No one seemed to understand their mood at the moment.

They are free but from now on, they are also free.

"Where are you going now?"

Liu Huixia asked subconsciously.

It is not only Chen Yunyong who is as confused as her, but also other experts who returned together.

Most of them have no clear whereabouts, and they cannot go home to visit relatives for the time being, but now.

Just when everyone was a little overwhelmed, a long line of Coaster and Cruiser with white cards slowly drove in front of everyone.

The car door opened, and Lin Yongming, who had been waiting for a long time, got out of the car and greeted him.

He smiled and said:

"Everyone, welcome home."

A few minutes later, Lin Yongming, Chen Yunyong, and Liu Huixia sat in the back row in Kuluze. Although it did not conform to the reception etiquette, the spacious space did not appear crowded.

".This time, I originally planned to arrange for you to transfer directly at the airport, but because of special security considerations, the superior decided to pick you up and leave the airport first, and then arrange itineraries for each of you individually."

"It may be a little inconvenient, I hope you can understand."

"Understood, of course I understand."

Chen Yunyong quickly replied.

The one sitting next to me is the chairman and general manager of AVIC No. 1 Group!

From the point of view of the administrative level, I am actually not qualified to let him come to receive him in person, but now, not only did he come, but he also took care of me to take a car with him, which shows how much he attaches importance to himself.

It seems that domestic research in the direction of lift fans is indeed very weak.

The high probability that I can get such treatment is also related to the lift fan model just obtained before.

Thinking of this, he continued to say:

"Actually, you are too polite this time. After all, I am just an ordinary researcher, and the future projects still need everyone to work together."

"Relying on my own strength, besides giving everyone a start, I can't actually do much."

Hearing his words, Lin Yongming nodded slightly and replied:

"That's what I said, but your contribution is also very important."

"We can't just look at the collective and ignore the individual. This mechanical dichotomy is not in line with science."

"In short, your superiors value you very much, and it has basically been determined that you will take on part of the leadership responsibilities in the project in the future. You have to be mentally prepared for this."

"I have delayed you for so long in a foreign country, and it's time to add more burdens."

Chen Yunyong nodded solemnly. Although he has been out of the Chinese context for a long time, the meaning of the term "adding burden" is still understandable.

After thinking for a moment, he asked:

"Where is the progress of our project now? I heard that during this period of time, the external pressure on the project is not small?"

"They're all insects, they're just barking and barking, they don't affect us much."

Lin Yongming waved his hand casually, with a relaxed posture.

He has already received a report from Institute 611, and he also knows that under the leadership of Chen Nian, most of the problems affecting the combat performance of STOVL fighters have been solved to a large extent, and all the problems before him are no longer problems. What else is there to worry about?

It feels good to have the cards in hand.

No matter how violent the wind and rain are, I will not move like a mountain.

It doesn't matter, that person will make a move anyway.

——

However, Lin Yongming did not know this.

He was full of worry, and he was still thinking about how to play his role to help the project team get through this crisis.

"STOVL fighters are born with short legs, which is an objective fact."

"When we start this kind of project this time, I think it is mainly based on technology accumulation. It will take a long time for it to be actually usable on the battlefield."

"Although I have to take responsibility, Mr. Lin, I still have to say what I have to say, lest you have too high expectations for the project."

"Oh? Tell me your opinion? How can it be considered 'available'?"

There was a hint of a smile on Lin Yongming's face, which implied ridicule, but it was all kind.

"My point of view."

"I personally think that in order to achieve availability, the first thing to solve must be the problem of range."

"For this problem, we can start with the engine, fuel tank, and body materials."

"On the one hand, it improves the fuel efficiency of the engine, on the other hand, it increases the oil volume, and if there is spare capacity, it can also reduce the weight of the airframe."

"However, this is not a problem that can be solved in a short time."

"The F119 engine has been successfully developed, but if we want to greatly improve fuel efficiency, I am afraid that we must leap to the variable cycle engine to make fundamental progress."

Having said that, Chen Yunyong sighed.

He deeply felt the pressure on his shoulders.

Variable cycle engine ah!

Even in the United States, this is an extremely cutting-edge topic. I once talked with my colleagues in Princeton, and they told me without hesitation that the whole world is making slow progress in this field.

It may take several years, or even more than ten years, before a truly usable prototype can be born.

But can the J-20B project, the 611 Institute, and even the entire China afford to wait?

But when he looked at Lin Yongming opposite, he was surprised to find that there was no worry in his eyes.

what's the situation?

Lin Yongming is also a chief officer with a technical background, so he shouldn't be ignorant of this matter.

Or had years of administrative work worn away his technical sensibility and turned him into a bona fide bureaucrat?

Chen Yunyong's heart skipped a beat, and he vaguely felt a little uneasy.

But at this moment, Lin Yongming spoke.

"What if I said that we have already solved the problem of the variable cycle engine?"

"???ah?"

Chen Yunyong was taken aback for a moment.

"What do you mean it has been solved? Are we going to abandon the variable cycle engine?"

"Of course not, I mean, we already have the technology for variable cycle engines."

"Soon, the first prototype of this engine will appear."

"Because we have broken through the material barrier, what is missing is actually just technology."

This time, not only Chen Yunyong, but also Liu Huixia's eyes widened.

She could hardly believe what she was hearing.

first prototype

What are you kidding?

"Mr. Lin, are you sure it's a variable cycle engine?"

"of course."

"And, what I can tell you is that it's not just variable cycle engines."

"We have also mastered the technology of new fuel tanks, lightweight materials, and even the next generation of over-the-horizon missiles."

"All the shortcomings of the STOVL fighter will be made up for one by one."

"It may not be so good now, but at least --- it will be much stronger than the F-35B."

Chen Yunyong looked at Lin Yongming in shock.

He knew that the other party was not lying, and no one would lie about such things.

But the question is how exactly is this done?

It was as if overnight, those natural moats in front of Huaxia Aviation Technology were filled in.

So, who is it?

He had a vague feeling.

Behind this seemingly ordinary middle-aged man, there seems to be a giant standing.

On the other side, in the temporary headquarters of the "Homing" operation.

Looking at the sand table in his hand, Zhang Wangshui carefully deduced the course of action for each vehicle and each key personnel.

Judging from the current situation, the probability of them encountering danger is very small, but as long as there are still people who do not stay in the heavily guarded guest house, he will not be able to relax in his work this day.

It wasn't until half an hour later that the staff reported the arrival of the last batch of experts that he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

safe and sound.

He looked at his colleague Xu Yiming standing aside, and asked:

"How's the news from the customs side? Has the equipment inspection result come out?"

Xu Yiming nodded slightly, and replied:

"All the equipment has passed the inspection, and the other party has not tampered with it."

"However, we didn't find any useful clues either."

"Their entry point doesn't seem to be those devices."

"That's weird."

Zhang Wang subconsciously sighed, and continued:

"There is no problem with the personnel, and there is no problem with the equipment. It is even more impossible for them to touch the plane. So how do they plan to do it?"

"Or, they didn't intend to intervene at all, and we were simply thinking too much?"

Xu Yiming on the opposite side was silent for a moment, and then said:

"To them, we still have to retaliate with the greatest malice and caution."

"I prefer to believe that we haven't found the problem yet."

"Well, it makes sense."

Zhang Wangshui put down the vehicle model in his hand, walked around the sand table, walked to the desk, picked up the document just delivered, and continued:

"The airport's self-inspection has ended and no problems were found."

"However, this self-examination found several suppliers who had colluded with the embassy and consulate. They were all warned and a few people were arrested."

"But these people have basically nothing to do with this incident."

"Instead, someone provided information, saying that some time ago, someone asked them to learn about the main supply process and supply equipment. We have temporarily suspended the newly introduced equipment. This loophole can be regarded as closed."

"It's quite dangerous when you think about it. If tampered equipment flows into the airport, it may indeed increase the chance of accidents."

As he spoke, Zhang Wangshui frowned.

The safer the inspection result, the more uneasy he felt.

The other party didn't show any flaws, what does that mean?

This means that the other party's degree of caution in this regard may far exceed one's expectations.

They are not just pursuing the success rate. Of course it is good if they succeed, but if they fail, it is enough to disgust their own side.

It is impossible to guard against, and there will always be an accident day.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but also sighed.

All the plans have lost their meaning. With the other party so conservative, it is impossible for any action to draw out their flaws.

Even if it is fishing, it is impossible for the other party to bite the hook.

"It's really not good. Shall we stimulate them again?"

"It's useless. It will only increase our risk when the other party doesn't know their tricks."

"Let's execute according to the plan first, and the personnel should be dispersed, but the news should not be leaked."

"Follow the original plan, but real people don't get on the plane."

"clear."

Xu Yiming replied solemnly.

At this moment, inside the Chengdu Hotel.

Bond has seen the latest information sent back, and a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Very well, all of our 'bombs' have passed through customs."

"And, according to the news, they didn't notice at all, and the transfer plan hasn't changed."

"This batch of equipment should be transferred with the personnel, and we are very close to success."

"So what do we do now?"

Sean asked.

"Do nothing."

"The more we are in this kind of time, the more we must hold our breath."

"In the early stage, we didn't leave any clues. Even if they want to investigate, they can only go to our customs to investigate."

"Obviously, they don't have that capability."

Hearing his words, Sean nodded in admiration.

At this point in the implementation, he felt more and more that the plan was perfect.

No clues are left, no direct participation, if the accident does not happen, then this transfer will soon be forgotten by everyone.

But if the "bombs" that caused the accident happened, they would be destroyed in the accident.

No wonder Bond was able to get promoted so quickly from the same starting point as himself.

In terms of "confrontation", he is indeed a unique genius.

However, in the early stage of preparation, it seems that I didn't do it so cleanly.

"They caught some of our informants—not really informants, just basic sources of information. Will that make a difference?"

Hearing his words, Bond shook his head and said:

"No impact, this is a very common information collection job, even they are doing the same thing every day."

"In this regard, everyone maintains a kind of tacit understanding. Have you ever arrested someone?"

"The reason why they want to do it is nothing more than a warning to us. Soon, those people will be released."

"Okay, now we don't need to discuss this issue."

"Success or failure depends on luck."

"Next, let's continue to promote soft strategies. In theory, that is our winner."

"Judging from the current wind direction, they should have been significantly affected."

"No matter how overestimated they are, they should stop and wait"