Who would still be a social slave when they are so rich?

Professor Wu and Old Man Chen, abandoning their previous composure, suddenly stood up and looked at Su Chen with incredulous expressions.

"Young Su, are you sure you just said military industrial enterprises and not military industrial projects?" Professor Wu's voice trembled slightly. He hadn't expected Su Chen to give them such a big surprise.

Old Chen darted to Su Chen's side in a few quick steps, his agility belying his sixty years.

She gripped Su Chen's arm tightly, her eyes flashing with a sharp light, waiting for Su Chen's answer.

Seeing the expectant looks in Professor Wu's and Old Man Chen's eyes, Su Chen smiled and nodded in response, "That's right, what I just said was indeed a military industrial enterprise!"

Professor Wu and Old Man Chen exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and ecstasy in each other's eyes. However, they quickly realized something, and their excitement was immediately suppressed, even their brows furrowing.

“Young Su, this military industrial enterprise is indeed exciting, but as far as we know, it’s not something you can just open on a whim. You need qualifications, licenses, and other permits to do it.” Professor Wu was worried that this was just a whim of Su Chen’s and that he hadn’t considered the difficulty of establishing a military industrial enterprise.

“Yes, young Su, this is no joke. If you don’t have all the necessary documents, and it gets discovered, my reputation as an old man might be ruined in my later years,” Old Man Chen earnestly chimed in.

Hearing this, Su Chen smiled and patted Old Chen's hand that was gripping his arm, saying, "Don't worry, the four military industry certificates are currently being processed. This was personally promised to me by the higher-ups, so how could they go back on their word?"

Upon hearing that it was a personal promise from above, Professor Wu instantly realized that his earlier worries were somewhat justified.

Old Chen released Su Chen's arm, sat back in his previous seat, looked at Su Chen seriously, and asked, "Based on our understanding of you, we certainly don't just want to tell you this good news. Tell us, what can Old Wu and I do?"

"Hehe~" Su Chen didn't hide anything and immediately replied, "I'm sure you two know that besides the necessary military qualifications, the most important things for military industrial enterprises are technology, equipment, and personnel!"

"To put it bluntly, regarding equipment... as long as there is a need, our park can manufacture the corresponding equipment, so we don't need to put too much effort into that aspect. The remaining focus is on technology and talent!"
"I won't hide it from you two, we have no shortage of technology, and it's all the most advanced technology on the market right now. As long as the personnel can be in place in time, we can start our first military project."

Upon hearing this, Professor Wu and Old Man Chen both nodded thoughtfully. They weren't thinking about Su Chen's so-called world-class advanced technology.

After all, they had seen too many advanced technologies from Su Chen and had long been numb to them. Even if Su Chen said one day that he wanted to build a spaceship, they would think that Su Chen had the complete set of technologies.

The two professors are now thinking about where to recruit talent to build the project framework in the shortest possible time.

"By the way, Su boy, what is the main focus of our first military project? We'd like to recruit people from the relevant research institutes!" Professor Wu asked hurriedly.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen waved to Chen Fei, who immediately took a laptop out of his briefcase and carefully placed it in front of Su Chen.

"Our first military project is a drone—the Baidi UAV!" Su Chen opened his computer and showed the two professors the plan he had previously worked on.

Seeing a rather surreal picture and accompanying text on the computer screen, Professor Wu and Old Man Chen immediately took out their glasses from their pockets, put them on, and began to read it carefully.

Professor Wu pushed up his high-definition glasses, squinted at the design drawings on the screen, and his fingers trembled involuntarily. "This...this thing is a drone? Why does it look like a spaceplane from a science fiction movie?"

Old Chen gasped, pointing at the parameters on the screen and exclaiming, "The top speed is estimated to be between Mach 16 and 20? The combat radius exceeds 5,000 kilometers? Vertical takeoff and landing? The altitude even reaches 100 kilometers? Su boy, are you sure you're not joking?"

"You didn't just watch a movie online and copy this data, did you?"

This wasn't just Old Man Chen making things up. Just imagine, the highest speed of domestic fighter jets is only Mach 2.5, while Su Chen directly increased it by 6-8 times to reach Mach 16-20. Such a magical number would feel like a dream to anyone.

Both Old Man Chen and Professor Wu knew that Su Chen would never try to fool them with fake things, not to mention Chen Fei's rigorous inspection methods, which proved that what Su Chen showed them was real.

Thinking of this, Professor Wu and Old Man Chen's breathing became rapid, their fingers gripping the edge of the table tightly, as if afraid that they would overturn the table in a moment of excitement.

"Young Su, you..." Professor Wu took a deep breath, trying to suppress his excitement, "These parameters, can they really be achieved?"

Su Chen smiled slightly, tapped his fingers lightly on the conference table a few times, and said, "Whether it can be achieved or not, we'll know when the Baidi drone is unveiled!"

Upon hearing this, Old Man Chen immediately slammed his hand on the conference table and said with great bravado, "Alright! Since we've come this far, I'll go all out with you! You're not trying to poach people, are you? I'll fly to Harbin tomorrow to see my old comrades-in-arms. Their teams have quite a few top aviation experts!"

Professor Wu pushed up his glasses, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes: "Then I'll go to Chengdu. I have quite a few connections and friends there. If I just give them a heads-up, they'll be scrambling to come."

Su Chen nodded in satisfaction and added, "However, there is one thing you need to pay attention to: before the project is officially launched, you must not disclose too much about the parameters of the Baidi UAV to the outside world, so as to avoid causing unnecessary trouble."

"In addition... any experts who are willing to come, especially those in the aviation field, will have their salaries doubled, and they will also be given a house in their place of residence to help them settle down!"

“We understand!” Old Chen waved his hand. “We are familiar with the military industry confidentiality regulations. Don’t worry, we will only talk about projects and prospects. We will discuss the specific technology when they arrive at the park.”

As for the subsequent salary bonuses and housing, these can be considered basic rewards for joining the park, only the amounts vary.

Professor Wu pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Young Su, when do you plan to officially launch this Baidi drone? Are there any specific time requirements?"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen's expression immediately turned serious, and he said firmly, "The sooner the better!"

"You must know about what's happening in the southern seas. If we had strategic equipment like the White Emperor drones, do you think the bald eagles and those little bastards in Southeast Asia would still dare to invade?"

Professor Wu and Old Man Chen's expressions also turned somewhat grim. They had both come from those difficult times and naturally understood that peace was hard-won. If they backed down, it would only embolden the enemy!

"The technology and funding are ready. As soon as the personnel are in place, we will immediately start research! The entire park will do its utmost to ensure the project's progress. My goal is to complete the manufacturing of the first prototype within three months and achieve mass production within six months."

"Three months?" Old Chen stared at Su Chen with wide eyes, but quickly burst into laughter. "Good! You've got guts! I love your decisive style!"

Professor Wu took a deep breath and nodded, saying, "Alright, Old Chen and I will split up and try to assemble a top-notch research team for you within a week!"

Seeing the resolute expressions on Professor Wu's and Old Man Chen's faces, Su Chen stood up and bowed solemnly to the two professors, "Then I'll leave it to you two!"

Old Chen waved his hand and laughed, "Don't give me that! We're not doing this for you, we're doing it for this thing..." He pointed to the White Emperor drone on the screen, his eyes filled with fervor, "If we really develop it, our country's aerospace defense capabilities will leap directly to the next era!"

"Even our aviation industry will undergo tremendous changes!"

Professor Wu also exclaimed, "Yes... a drone with speeds of Mach 16-20, the first of its kind in the world! As long as we master its engine technology and achieve a complete evolution in the aviation field, some countries might not even have time to react before our fighter jets appear over their skies!"

Su Chen and the other two exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with anticipation.

……

Looking at my wristwatch, I realized it was already past eight o'clock in the evening.

"Let's stop here for today's meeting. If we keep going, I'm afraid your stomachs will start growling!" A hint of apology flashed across Su Chen's face. After all, Professor Wu and Old Man Chen were not young, and they were certainly not as capable as the younger generation.

What's more... Su Chen and the others had a hearty meal at the Sanyuan Cafeteria around 4 PM. "Hahaha~ You shouldn't have mentioned it, now that you do, my stomach is actually getting hungry!" As Old Chen spoke, his stomach seemed to confirm his words, and it really did rumble twice.

This only added to the apology on Su Chen's face.

Seeing the apologetic look on Su Chen's face, Professor Wu smiled and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "It's alright. It's normal for us to stay up all night for a single data point. We're used to eating late these days."

Su Chen didn't stay in the conference room any longer. After packing up his computer and other belongings, the group of five headed towards the cafeteria.

Meanwhile, the cafeteria already knew that Su Chen had come to the park, and had specially prepared some sumptuous ingredients, just waiting for his arrival.

The moment Xiao Peng stepped out of the meeting room, he sent a message to the canteen manager, asking him to have the chefs prepare the food immediately.

When Su Chen and his group arrived at the private room in the cafeteria, seven or eight steaming dishes were already laid out on the table.

Su Chen glanced at the dishes on the table, and whether it was to cater to his tastes or not, they were mostly Sichuan-style dishes, like spicy chicken, screaming chicken, and Laifeng fish...

Each serving is a large plateful, and the sight of green and red peppers makes it incredibly appetizing.

"Professor Wu, Professor Chen, can you handle spicy food? If not, please have the kitchen prepare some Huaiyang dishes!" As he spoke, Su Chen's gaze turned to Xiao Peng beside him, signaling him to inform the kitchen.

To their surprise, the two men's eyes widened at the sight of the delicious food on the table. "How could we not like it? Old Wu and I love spicy food. Back in Xi'an, we would find an authentic local restaurant every week to treat ourselves!"

"Besides, these dishes look like they have a lot of chili peppers, but don't you, a local, know that they're not spicy at all? Alright, stop worrying about it and sit down to eat. The aroma is so enticing, my mouth is watering!"

As Professor Chen spoke, he pulled out a chair and sat down. If Su Chen, the person in charge of the park, hadn't been there, he would have picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

Seeing this, Su Chen couldn't help but smile wryly, realizing that he had been overthinking things.

He invited Professor Wu and Chen Fei to sit down, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating.

"Hiss~ As expected of a professional chef, this spicy chicken is really flavorful. Xiao Peng, you should ask the cafeteria to make some for us to try from time to time!" Old Chen threw a piece of chicken into his mouth, nodded in satisfaction, and then looked at Xiao Peng beside him.

The experts and researchers in the park come from all over the country, and not many of them can eat spicy food. Considering that these people would get an upset stomach if they ate spicy food, the canteen usually prepares relatively light meals.

"Professor Chen, you know the situation in the park. If any problems arise, I will bear a heavy responsibility! If you want to eat next time, I will ask the cafeteria to prepare it for you in advance!" Xiao Peng said with a troubled expression.

Upon hearing this, Old Chen immediately bristled and glared, "Don't try to fool me, kid! My physical exam report last month showed all excellent results, much better than you young people who stay up all night every day!"

Professor Wu picked up a piece of tender Laifeng fish and slowly cut it for Old Man Chen. "It's truly excellent. I just don't know who had an upset stomach in the middle of the night a few days ago and even called the doctor in the park."

"Bullshit!" Old Chen's face turned bright red as his secret was exposed. "I just ate too much chilled watermelon last night."

While seemingly unintentional, Su Chen raised an eyebrow and looked at Xiao Peng beside him, asking, "Is the park now equipped with doctors?"

Xiao Peng immediately put down his chopsticks and reported back: "Yes, boss! Considering the health of these experts and researchers in the park, we specially set up a small general hospital. The doctors and nurses were all poached from top hospitals in China. In addition... the identities of these medical staff have also been properly investigated."

Su Chen nodded in satisfaction after hearing this, "Well done!"

Then, turning his gaze to Old Man Chen, he said, "Professor Chen, you really need to pay more attention to your health. Your diet should be lighter. It's okay to have some treats occasionally, but you should be careful to do it in moderation."

Old Chen opened his mouth, thinking of saying that he was in excellent health, but then he remembered that Professor Wu had just embarrassed him, so he could only nod helplessly, "I know, don't worry!"

After several rounds of drinks and a variety of dishes, Su Chen and his companions finished their meal in no time. The five of them devoured all the local dishes on the table, and each of them ate with great satisfaction.

"Oh right, I suddenly remembered something!" At this moment, Su Chen recalled what Xiao Peng had mentioned about the "civilian version" of the aircraft carrier that afternoon, and immediately asked Professor Wu what it was all about.

Upon hearing this question, both Xiao Peng and Old Man Chen turned their heads away in embarrassment, as if they were trying to avoid something.

"You mean this? It's actually related to Old Man Chen!" Professor Wu smiled and then explained, "You asked me to build a nuclear-powered cargo ship, right? As soon as I got back to the park, I immediately put the project into action."

"After Old Chen learned about this, he took over the project and even went to the Darian Shipyard to recruit several experts and more than a dozen key personnel in this field."

"As a result, after these people arrived at the park, Old Man Chen directly assigned them to the dock shipyard, which caused quite a stir among the middle and upper management of Yi'an District!"

"As for... the current situation of the shipyard at the dock, I'm not very clear about it either."

In an instant, all eyes in the room were focused on Old Man Chen.

"Ahem~" Old Chen knew he couldn't stay silent right now, so he immediately explained, "I'm currently researching a device for controlled nuclear fusion. I'm not clear about the shipyard situation for the time being; Luo Yu Fan is in charge of that!"

Then, Old Chen gave a brief introduction to Luo Yufan, a top expert in ship design. He explained that he had managed to "lure" Luo Yufan to the park under the pretense of building the country's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

“Luo Yu Fan?!” Su Chen tapped his finger lightly on the table. If he remembered correctly, this Luo Yu Fan did not appear at the meeting that evening.

“Professor Chen, you don’t need to worry about the shipyard for now. Your focus and Professor Wu’s focus should be on completing the meeting arrangements. As for the shipyard…” Su Chen paused slightly before continuing, “I’ll go and see what’s going on tomorrow.”

"Okay!" Old Chen nodded in agreement without hesitation, as he knew how to prioritize.

……

Time passed quickly as the group chatted, and it was already 10 p.m.

Knowing that Professor Wu and his team would be setting off to recruit people tomorrow, Su Chen didn't try to keep them chatting any longer.

"Alright, it's getting late, everyone should go home and get some rest!"

Professor Wu and Old Man Chen naturally understood Su Chen's meaning and nodded to indicate that they understood.

After leaving the canteen, Xiao Peng immediately arranged for the night patrol officers to drive them back to their respective residences in patrol cars.

Su Chen then went to his private room, located on the top floor of the office building, which included an office, a bedroom, and a bathroom.

After a quick wash, Su Chen stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the brightly lit park, his eyes filled with contemplation.

"I wonder if there will be any surprises tomorrow." (End of Chapter)