In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 399 Fiery! How could such fierce firepower be produced by infantry?

"Huh? Didn't you say we might get other orders from them?"

Liu Debao looked puzzled.

When did Xie Wei stop caring about earning US dollars?
The school is short of money right now!
The cash flow was about to dry up.

"Times have changed... There's a guy on the other side who's not easy to fool... I reckon he's already starting to doubt that our skill level is far beyond what we've shown..."

He has always had a very good relationship with Liu Debao, Zhang Mingqiu and others. Over the years, even if the school leaders did not understand Xie Wei's decisions, they have always given him full support.

Xie Wei would not simply refrain from explaining himself when others didn't understand, just because he was lazy.

"Do you mean you suspect our technical capabilities far exceed what we've demonstrated?"

Tan Heping looked puzzled.

Zhang Mingqiu and Liu Debao also didn't understand.

"Nationwide, the technological fields researched by universities are among the most cutting-edge and have the highest technical level in the country. But what percentage of the entire industrial system does the technology of universities represent? It cannot represent the country's scientific and technological level at all... If the outside world misunderstands, it will not be good for the whole country."

Xie Wei's expression was serious. He knew better than anyone that the school's leaders and R&D team were eager to broadcast the school's technological achievements to the world through a megaphone.

To date, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) differs from other universities—while other universities have begun to use publications as an important basis for evaluating professional titles, with the weight of publications even increasing; at HIT, publication of papers on core cutting-edge technology projects is not allowed!

As for professional titles, they are all based on research achievements.

The university boasts a range of cutting-edge technologies, including automatic control, digital technology, communication technology, computer science, mechanical design and manufacturing, surface treatment, semiconductors, and materials science, all of which are among the most advanced in the country.

Unfortunately, the outside world had no idea.

No cutting-edge research paper from Harbin Institute of Technology has ever been published in a domestic journal, let alone an international one.

"what?"

Only then did the group understand Xie Wei's meaning.

"Xie Wei, you've always forbade the school's papers from being published, and now that we have clients, you still won't allow us to showcase our most advanced research findings to them. It's like..."

"Wearing fine clothes in the dark, is that it?"

Xie Wei interrupted Liu Debao.

"Yes, that's exactly the feeling. The school's location makes it difficult to compete with top universities like Tsinghua, Peking University, and the University of Science and Technology of China for high-quality students, and it can't attract outstanding students with its achievements... Now that clients have come, they won't let us show our work..."

"If the US finds out about the university's research findings, what will happen to our cooperation with the West? Will they still open up technology and equipment to us? Putting aside other things, every time we launch a new product in digital signal switching and processing centers, the international community throws out even more advanced ones to suppress us... If we offer everything, will they do it? A technologically advanced and powerful China is not in the West's interest!"

Xie Wei's voice became serious.

With the increase in research output, funding is becoming tight, and internal competition within the university is intensifying.

Against this backdrop, both school leaders and research team leaders hope to showcase their technological achievements to the outside world in order to increase their influence and gain a significant advantage in both securing funding from higher authorities and competing for funding within the school.

After all, the higher authorities also need to look at academic papers!
Everyone was silent.

Xie Wei is telling the truth.

In addition, school leaders such as Zhang Mingqiu and Liu Debao have always prioritized Xie Wei's opinions, which has made Xie Wei's authority increasingly stronger, even earning him the title of "shadow principal".

"What the West needs is the market potential inherent in China's vast population. We cannot disregard the consequences for the sake of a possible small gain. Besides, we already have $38 billion in orders, enough to support scientific research for the next decade..."

"How many?"

The group of people were stunned for a moment.

"They just arrived? You've already reached an agreement?"

"What kind of equipment of ours can sell for such a high price?"

"Are you sure it's in US dollars?"

The group was so shocked they couldn't even process what was happening.

"The contract is handled by CATIC and Poly. Their people should arrive at the school tomorrow..."

Xie Wei didn't explain further, "It's the same old rule: without new results, you're not allowed to publish old papers. If you can't accept that, then leave the school!"

"It's getting late, I have to go back."

After Xie Wei finished speaking, he left without waiting for an explanation to address the many questions that remained unanswered.

Mo Lingyu's belly started to grow bigger, and this was the first time the two had been separated since their marriage.

Men, after marriage, have ties to them.

In the past, no matter where Xie Wei went, he was never in a hurry to go back to rest after returning to school.

"Why are you back so late? Are you hungry? There's still chicken soup in the pot, I'll make you a bowl of noodles."

"Don't get up, I'm not hungry. I had a late-night snack with the delegation of big clients at the Northern Building."

Xie Wei said hurriedly.

"Okay, you should get ready and go to bed. I'll wait for you..."

"Don't wait for me."

Xie Wei hurriedly said, "Go to sleep quickly."

"You went out for a while and now you don't want to deliver the grain? Or do you have someone else buying grain outside?"

Mo Lingyu's face immediately fell.

"No way! I was just worried about your stomach..."

Xie Wei was speechless.

This woman is already pregnant, isn't she afraid of something going wrong?

"My stomach, do you think I don't know it better than you? Go wash up now. I don't care if you're getting grain rations outside, you still have to pay the national treasury enough!"

Mo Lingyu snorted coldly.

Well, pregnant women with big bellies are not to be trifled with.

Even with this, the national treasury isn't enough to cover the costs, let alone what's left for individuals.

They were unable to resist.

So, after Xie Wei turned off the light and got into bed, his worried voice echoed in the room: "My stomach... my stomach..."

"Stop talking nonsense and get to work..."

When Xie Wei woke up the next morning, he felt weak all over, while Mo Lingyu, who was still half asleep, looked completely satisfied...

"Damn it, I really need to go home less often from now on! I'm supposed to be a highly educated person, someone who's transcended vulgar tastes, but..."

Looking at Mo Lingyu, who was still fast asleep, Xie Wei shook his head with a wry smile.

Fortunately, with her belly getting bigger, Mo Lingyu didn't dare to go too crazy.

"Fortunately, Chu Yunlong and Wei Yong have both left. Otherwise, that bastard Wei Yong would probably go and buy goji berries again, and he would tell everyone he meets about them."

Previously, even with his thick skin, Xie Wei would have felt somewhat embarrassed by the teasing from Chu Yunlong and Wei Yong.

it's good now.

"I wonder if those two can bring Feng Ke back safely."

Whenever Xie Wei thought of the two of them, he couldn't help but think of their mission.

During this period, Feng Ke did not send back any intelligence, but Xie Wei did not believe that he was safe.

"The Middle East has always been a place where risks and opportunities coexist. If we could get some oil field projects there after the Iran-Iraq War ended..."

Xie Wei's mind started to wander.

However, cooperating with Kuwait is very difficult.

At least for now, there is no opportunity. You can't exactly go to Kuwait and tell their royal family that Saddam Hussein is going to wage war against them to avoid paying his debts after the Iran-Iraq War, can you?

No one believes it at all.

Xie Wei, having been through it all, knew very well that even with Saddam Hussein's army stationed on the border, the Kuwaiti royal family, like many wealthy families, believed that Saddam would not wage war. In the end, however, after the war broke out, the Kuwaiti royal family hastily withdrew, and all their wealth was looted.

"What a pity~"

Xie Wei shook his head. After exercising for a while and being covered in sweat, he rested for a bit before Mo Lingyu woke up.

"Go wash up first, I'll go buy you breakfast." "No need, I'm going to school anyway, I'll just go to the cafeteria for breakfast. If you have something to do, you can go now."

Mo Lingyu spoke up.

Xie Wei said last night that he had a late-night snack with a delegation of big clients. She knew that Xie Wei would definitely be with international friends today. As for what they talked about, Mo Lingyu didn't even ask.

Asking that question would be against the rules.

"It's okay, go wash up, I'll wait for you, we'll walk there slowly."

As Xie Wei spoke, he squeezed toothpaste onto Mo Lingyu's toothpaste.

"I'm not at the point where I can't move. I went to the hospital for a checkup yesterday, and it turns out I have twins! If it's a boy and a girl, we'll have a perfect family."

Mo Lingyu looked smug.

"what?"

Xie Wei was immediately overjoyed.

Twins!

This way, you only need to put in the effort once to raise both children.

Overwhelmed with emotion, he gave Mo Lingyu a big hug and kissed her on the cheek.

"My belly! You're squeezing my belly!"

Mo Lingyu pushed Xie Wei away.

"..."

Now that you know your belly is in danger, why didn't you care last night?
Xie Wei was speechless.

"Look at you, you silly thing!"

Mo Lingyu rolled her eyes at Xie Wei.

"How about we start making breakfast at home from now on? We need to make sure the two kids get enough nutrition..."

Xie Wei was somewhat worried.

Although the supply of various materials is much more abundant now than when they first came to the school, pregnant women are different and have greater nutritional needs.

"Forget it, I'm not that delicate. The school provides milk powder, and there's an extra supply of eggs and meat every day, so it'll be fine. Besides, we're all so busy, who has time to make breakfast?"

Mo Lingyu sighed.

It's not that she's being dramatic.

The school cafeteria can't offer anything too special to pregnant women.

"Xie Rou!"

"There's Dehua right here, might as well use her. Didn't she say before that she would take care of the child after it was born?"

"She has to do research, she doesn't have time..."

Mo Lingyu shook her head with a wry smile. Xie Rou was involved in a key project and lived in the laboratory almost every day. Where would she find the time?
It's fortunate that Xie Wei came up with this idea.

"Let me find out what's going on first."

After Mo Lingyu finished washing up, the two walked out of the courtyard while talking.

"Brother, when did you come back?"

As soon as they arrived at the gate, Xie Rou appeared with a net bag containing two lunchboxes. "I didn't know you were back, so I didn't bring you breakfast. Go out and eat by yourself!"

"you?"

"I can't let my son and daughter go hungry..."

Xie Rou rolled her eyes at Xie Wei, "There's nothing for you to do here. After your sister-in-law finishes eating, I'll go to school with her."

"Isn't Professor Fang very busy?"

Mo Lingyu looked at Xie Rou in surprise.

Xie Rou glared at Xie Wei, "It's all his fault! He insisted on implementing some kind of time-based rule in the school labs, and now I've lost all my lab time for the month..."

"Okay, you guys go to school after breakfast... Oh, right, Lingyu, that Fiyta women's watch on your bedside table is a gift I brought back for you. I didn't have time to give it to you last night..."

There was no chance at all last night.

After saying that, Xie Wei left first.

Xie Wei also knew that it was not appropriate for Xie Rou to take care of Mo Lingyu. As an associate professor, Xie Rou not only had research tasks but also teaching tasks. At present, Fang Pengju's long-range rocket project was not so busy, so Xie Rou had to start working on her own research project.

"Looks like I'd better get my mother here quickly."

Driving his Hafei Hongguang, Xie Wei first went to the school to speak with the person in charge of the relevant project, and then personally drove to the Northern Building to pick up Farahleman and Garcia Abdullah.

"Gentlemen, our plans have been adjusted. We plan to first go to the firing range to observe the combat effectiveness of the 40mm sniper grenade launcher and the disposable individual rocket launcher, and then visit the school... By then, the person in charge of liaising with your side will also be here..."

The original plan was to visit the relevant projects at the school this morning.

Yesterday on the plane, Garcia Abdullah showed unusual interest in the school's technological level, forcing Sheve to make last-minute adjustments to his travel plans.

The laboratory and project team that the other party is visiting also need to make some preparations.

What you can't let the other party see, you can't show at all.

"Isn't this against the rules?"

Garcia Abdullah frowned.

"General, we didn't have a proper itinerary at first. Last night I went back to the school and discussed it with the school leaders... The Counterattack series of air defense missiles are the most advanced air defense missile systems in our country. If it weren't for protecting the Dongfeng-3 missile launch site, there would be no way we would be exporting them..."

Xie Wei calmly stated, "To visit these top-secret laboratories in our country, we need to apply to our superiors."

Their decision to come here was made on short notice.

She Wei’s reasons were so compelling that Garcia Abdullah could find no grounds to refute them.

"Let's see how powerful the individual equipment you gave us is first."

Farahleman didn't care.

The "sniper grenade" that Xie Wei gifted him sounds impressive, but we'll have to see it for ourselves to know for sure.

Soon, accompanied by security personnel, the convoy of four vehicles sped toward the light weapons testing range.

After going through layers of security checks, the group finally arrived at the firing range.

"Such a thick barrel? Won't the recoil shatter a soldier's shoulder blade?"

When Garcia Abdullah saw the exaggerated barrel of the "sniper grenade" that Shewe had mentioned, he frowned.

Even Farahleman looked puzzled.

"Let's demonstrate its power to our VIPs first."

Xie Wei spoke to Tang Daoxian, who was looking at him from the side.

Tang Daoxian, who had originally planned to introduce the 40mm sniper grenade launcher and disposable rocket launcher first, picked up the walkie-talkie and gave the order, "Begin!"

Under the watchful eyes of the group, more than a dozen test personnel who had been prepared in advance began to carry sniper grenades in one hand and move towards the fortifications that stretched for hundreds of meters ahead.

"Boom~Boom~Boom~"

Soon, a series of explosions rang out.

"Is this really something that infantry could achieve?"

Even though it was clear through the binoculars that each shooter was accompanied by an assistant carrying ammunition and a rifle, every time smoke appeared from the grenade launcher barrel, an explosion would occur in the distance.

Farahleman's eyes widened instantly.

irritable!

That's incredibly irritating!

He never imagined that infantry could unleash the same ferocious firepower as artillery.

This is a weapon they gave me!
(End of this chapter)