Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1463 Youth Never Returns

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It was his duty to contact the Tang family, but the latter part of the sentence, "making decisions on the spot," clearly meant that he was given some of the decision-making power regarding the major strategy of "attacking the Haotian Sect," and even the strategic judgment power regarding the direction of the situation.

Chen Hong looked at his momentarily bewildered expression, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly, a fine vein throbbing on his temple: "What? You were the one who proposed the entire blueprint. Besides, right now everyone..."

He glanced around at the tired but determined senior executives. "Which of you isn't burdened with heavy responsibilities and overworked with paperwork? Since you're the one who started this, if this responsibility isn't yours, then who is?"

Chen Xiaojun seemed to have just come to his senses, subconsciously raising his hand to cover his face, and a low "wailing" with a youthful air escaped his lips: "But... Uncle, I... I'm still a child!"

This exaggerated attempt to shirk responsibility instantly added an eerie twist to the already somber atmosphere in the hall.

Chen Hua, who was sitting upright, suddenly closed his eyes, and felt a moment of darkness before his eyes.

An indescribable emotion surged within him, and he suppressed the urge to rub his forehead and sigh: —Damn it, when this kid gets sentimental, it's...unbearable to watch!

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Three days later, inside the Soul Guidance Experimental Workshop in Baihua Village.

Tie Fu waved several sheets of paper in his hand and ran into the Hundred Flowers Village group's research workshop for soul guidance, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement: "Master! Master! It's approved! It's approved!"

Tang Yuchen was focused on debugging a core component of a sophisticated magic array when he heard the sound. His fingers stopped steadily, and he looked up with slight surprise: "Fu Er? What got approved? Tell me slowly."

Tie Fu'er ran up to Tang Yuchen, his face beaming with excitement, and shoved one of the official documents bearing a unique seal into Tang Yuchen's hand: "Your report."

"The Customs Clearance Department's Technical Committee has approved the feasibility study and project application report for 'The Leap of Civilization - Dust Heart Tower' directly. You see!"

Tang Yucheng quickly took the seemingly light but incredibly heavy receipt, his eyes eagerly scanning the concise yet powerful approval text:
Project Name: A Leap Forward in Civilization - Dust Heart Tower

Applicants: Tang Yucheng, Chen Xiaojun
Review conclusion: Project approved.

Priority: Top Tier A
Resource support: Fully allocated according to the highest Grade A standard.
Approving Authority: Technology Development Review Committee, Research Department; Approval Date: [Date]

Final Approval Authority: Family Business Joint Conference; Approval Date: [Date]

When the project name "Leap of Civilization - Dust Heart Tower" and the words "Approved Project" and "Grade A Superior" clearly came into view, a huge joy instantly surged into Tang Yucheng's heart, and he couldn't help but say "good" three times.

This is not only an acknowledgment of his technical ideas, but also the ticket for the launch of his long-awaited research and development project.

Seeing his master so happy, Tie Fu Er rubbed his hands excitedly. "Master, the young master's actions have really made a name for himself! Look, he's actually made it to the family joint meeting. This is the highest level of our regular meetings, except for the elders' meeting and the family meeting."

Tang Yuchen nodded excitedly in agreement.

"And another one, Master." He handed over another appointment letter bearing the seal of the personnel department. "This one is for you."

Tang Yuchen took the separate document with some doubt.

Upon unfolding it, the contents made him gasp for breath:
[We hereby appoint Mr. Tang Yucheng as the project leader of "The Leap of Civilization - Dust Heart Tower" and concurrently as the deputy technical director of the technical department.]

This appointment is effective immediately.

Organization Department, General Office of Personnel Management, Approval Date: [Date]

“Deputy…Deputy Technical Director…” Tang Yuchen subconsciously uttered the title in a low voice, his fingers trembling slightly uncontrollably.

The director-level position is equivalent to a vice-ministerial position. The deputy chief technology officer's authority and benefits are equivalent to those of a department head.

The research department only had a few divisions, but after several years of development, it now has five divisions: Martial Arts and Soul Power Division, Soul Guidance Technology Division, Consumer Goods Division, Energy Materials Division, and Customs Clearance Division.

This not only signifies a significant leap in status, but also represents that he will receive resource support and treatment equivalent to that of a beginner-level Soul Saint.

That's equivalent to him skipping two grades.

A complex and indescribable emotion overwhelmed him.

This is not only a huge affirmation of his technical and project management abilities, finally giving him a platform and authority to realize his greatest ambitions in the research field; more importantly... one of Tang Yuchen's most pressing and personal troubles seems to have seen a glimmer of hope for a solution.

The immense pressure that had been hanging over his head for so long—the unimaginable shortage of massive resources necessary to break through to the Soul Saint realm…

At this moment, with this appointment letter, it was as if a heavy door had been pushed open, and a warm light of hope poured down!

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Looking at the light dancing in his master's eyes, Tie Fu'er's initial excitement subsided, and a hint of regret and reluctance welled up on his face: "What a pity, Master..."

His voice lowered, "This huge project is just about to officially begin... and I..."

Tang Yuchen understood his apprentice's thoughts.

This young craftsman also has a burning passion for research.

He reached out, his warm, broad hand gently ruffling Tie Fu'er's somewhat disheveled hair, as tenderly as if he were treating his own nephew: "Silly boy,"

His voice was steady, with a knowing smile and concern, "Now is not the time to hesitate."

"I heard that the young master has left, so you should leave too. You have to set off immediately, or you'll really miss the Star Luo Empire's semi-finals."

He looked into his beloved student's eyes and said earnestly, "The road of research is still long, and this project of mine is by no means something that can be completed overnight."

"It has plenty of time to wait for you to come back, but,"

Tang Yuchen emphasized, "Gao Yingsai... you only have this one chance in your life."

"Once you miss it, it's gone forever. Flowers may bloom again, but youth never returns."

He gently patted the rich second-generation on the shoulder, his words warming the young craftsman's heart: "Go, go and compete to your heart's content, go and explore to your heart's content."

"Regardless of the final outcome, whether it's good or bad... the process of giving it your all is a treasure more precious than any medal."

"It will become a beautiful memory in your life that no one can take away or forget. This is the time that is truly worth your full effort to experience."

As Tie Fu'er listened to his master's words, his nose suddenly felt a little sore.

He nodded emphatically, his chest puffing out again: "Yes, Master, I understand. I'll go prepare right away and won't let you down!"

Tang Yuchen chuckled and said, "Silly boy."

Tie Fu'er, who had only taken a few steps, suddenly ran back: "Oh right, Master, I forgot to mention, the clan leader wants you to go to his place."

(End of this chapter)