Reborn Before the Apocalypse: My Backing is the Nation

Chapter 53 Emergency Recruitment

"I'll never let you go, even if it kills me!"

On the big screen in the movie theater, a warrior in full armor, his eyes bloodshot, roars furiously at the enemy in front of him.

The audience was packed in front of the screen, their eyes glued to the picture, not daring to look away for a moment.

Suddenly, the lights on the roof came on, and the screen went black instantly.

A slight commotion broke out in the screening room.

The next moment, the doors to the screening room opened, and a squad of guards walked in with solemn and serious steps.

People looked at each other.

The lead guard walked straight up the steps and looked at a young man who was cuddling with his girlfriend.

"Dr. Tian Wei? We have a major and urgent mission that requires your participation. Please come with us."

The young man called Tian Wei paused, somewhat at a loss for words: "This, I, I'm on vacation right now, I..."

The guard's voice was firm and unquestionable: "Please come with us immediately. We will handle everything else."

“Awei…”

His girlfriend tugged at his sleeve, looking somewhat worried.

"Uh, okay, Xiaoli, don't worry, it's fine."

As they escorted Tian Wei down the steps, more than a dozen guards stood at attention, saluted the people in the screening room, and then turned and left.

The roof lights went out, and the screen lit up again.

But at this moment, the tense and exciting plot can no longer attract people's attention.

Cars sped through different cities, bringing out people who looked slightly nervous, from residential areas, companies, restaurants, and so on.
Buses, filled with people filled with tension and confusion, emerged from various universities, research institutes, and laboratories, converging at different gathering points to form convoys, and then setting off towards different destinations.

At this moment, no one knew what specific task needed to be carried out. But everyone knew in their hearts that something significant had happened.

……

In the Tianji AI control room of Doomsday Base No. 7, Gu Changshan strode over, saluted Sun Changhe in front of him, and said, "The national emergency mobilization order has been issued. The first batch plans to recruit more than 768,000 people, covering professionals related to rocket manufacturing from major research institutes and commercial companies. It is currently 90% complete and is expected to be completed within three hours."

The second batch of recruits covers a wider range of skills, including logistics and other related fields, totaling approximately 459.7 million people. The recruitment process is currently proceeding as planned and is expected to be completed within 20 hours.

Sun Changhe looked at the constantly scrolling data and emerging alarms on the huge screen in front of him, as well as the staff who were ready to intervene at any time, and his expression was slightly emotional.

"Recruiting personnel alone might not be enough..."

He sighed softly: "Relying solely on state-owned and military resources for rocket production is too risky."

Let's bring in grassroots forces as well.

Gu Changshan's expression grew even more serious: "Yes."

In the suburbs of Tongyang City, several military vehicles drove into a factory, stayed for a few minutes, and then left.

Luo Jiang stood by the window of the factory director's office, watching the cars speed away, his expression constantly shifting, full of struggle.

After a long silence, he cursed fiercely, "What's face worth? Damn it, let's drink it."

He also drove away from the factory area quickly.

In a park in Tongyang City, by a small river, Zhao Youguang, with a gloomy face and thinning hair, was quietly fishing.

His phone suddenly rang. He impatiently pulled it out, glanced at the number, and his expression grew even more irritable.

"Dad, Sun Yu bought some crabs and is thinking of coming over to see you tonight, you..."

My daughter's weak voice came through the phone.

Without a second thought, Zhao Youguang reprimanded, "Forget it! I can't afford his food! Zhao Juan, I'm warning you, if you're determined to be with that bastard Sun Yu, you might as well not have me as your father!"

Zhao Juan's voice trembled with tears: "Dad, Sun Yu is just a little poor, isn't he? He's so good to me, why won't you support us?"

"Get lost, don't play the victim in front of me!"
You can choose to have me as your father or he. It's your choice, and I can't control you anymore!
"If he dares to come see me, you'll see if I don't beat him up!"

"Dad, I hate you!"

The phone hangs up.

"Damn it, they've grown wings and dare to challenge me? They've gone too far!" Zhao Youguang put down his phone with a sinister look in his eyes and focused his attention back on the water.

"Sir, may I ask you something? Donghuai Road..."

"I don't know, ask someone else!"

Zhao Youguang's reprimand startled the refined young man, who hurriedly walked away.

Luo Jiang walked over from a distance, looking left and right. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he strode towards Zhao Youguang.

"Old Zhao, fishing? Wow, not bad haul."

Zhao Youguang paused for a moment, then turned his head and saw the figure, instantly letting out a cold laugh.

"Hey, isn't this our Director Luo Jiang? What brings you to see this old man you fired?"

"Old Zhao, Engineer Zhao, what are you saying?"

Luo Jiang nodded and bowed, his face full of smiles: "How can you call that being fired? That's called retirement, it's retirement, hehe."

"Stop talking nonsense and get to the point."

"Well... the factory received an order for special wire harnesses. The performance requirements are too high, and no one in our factory can do it. That's why I thought of you. Hehe, Lao Zhao, if you're willing to go back and finish this order, the money is negotiable."

"Oh, you've remembered me now? Tell me, how much are you willing to offer?"

"1000 special wire harnesses, with only 22 hours left to complete the project, I'll give you 10,000, no, 50,000!"

"Wow, fifty thousand yuan!"

Zhao Youguang exclaimed in amazement, clicking his tongue in disbelief, "This is worth two months of my salary... Get lost!"

He was like a man who could change his expression at will. One moment his face was all smiles, the next it was full of malice and ferocity: "You son of a bitch Luo Jiang, when you kicked me out of the factory last month, why didn't you think about today!"
Now you remember me? Nonsense! Forget 50,000, even 500,000 wouldn't make sense!

Luo Jiang got angry: "You old Zhao, why do you always curse people? I'm a factory manager, and you slapped me in front of so many people in the factory. I'm already being generous by not calling the police and having you arrested!"

"Shouldn't I have slapped you? Huh? Harassing a woman in broad daylight, hitting you is too lenient!"

"That's what you call 'mutual consent,' you know?! Old Zhao, I'm begging you, I'm begging you, okay? I'll give you more money, how about 100,000? Just for one day's work!"

"Get out of here, don't bother me!"

Luo Jiang's face gradually turned red, and he finally jumped up and cursed: "You son of a bitch Zhao Youguang, you've got some nerve, haven't you?"

So all my nice words have no effect, huh? I'm a factory manager, and you think it's fun to yell at me like this? Do you think I'm being a jerk?

If it weren't for the country's emergency conscription, would I be begging you? Even if the sky were to fall, I wouldn't give you a second glance! You son of a bitch, still putting on airs!
Alright, let's go our separate ways!

Luo Jiang turned and left, but Zhao Youguang's expression instantly turned serious.

"Wait a minute. What did you say? An emergency national recall?"

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P.S.: There are some things I'd like to discuss with you readers in the author's notes later. Please go there.

　I'm very touched to see so many readers complaining about how terrible the book title is and suggesting I change it.

　　Thank you all for your concern, dear readers.

　　The author is terrible at naming books, and with the feedback from you readers, I also feel that the current title is indeed a bit rubbish. But I probably can't change it anytime soon.

　　The book's initial performance was mediocre, but it has only recently shown signs of improvement. Seeing the grades steadily rising makes the author very happy.

　　Especially now, the author is even more hesitant to make any rash moves. The recommendations on Qidian are a bit unpredictable; what if changing the book's title abruptly halts this momentum?

　　I don't dare take the risk.

　　Once the word count increases and the results stabilize, the author will carefully consider a good title and change the current one.

　　Let's talk about monthly passes.

　　Seeing that other top authors are adding extra chapters for monthly votes, I, the author, will also follow suit. We currently have around 700 or 800 monthly votes, so let's round it up to 500. For every additional 500 monthly votes we receive, I, the author, will add one extra chapter, and the patron will also add one extra chapter—of course, not now, but saved up to be given after the book is published.

　　There are too many restrictions during the new book period, making it difficult to add extra chapters. This kind of story is also quite difficult to write, and the author doesn't have many drafts saved up. For now, I'll focus on building up a draft, and once the restrictions are reduced after the book is officially released, I'll release the extra chapters!
　　Finally, there's the matter of "follow-up reading." Right now, all recommendation data during the new book season depends on follow-up reading. I humbly request that all readers refrain from "resting" the book for a while; even if you don't read it, please check the latest chapter every day. Higher follow-up reading leads to more recommendations and better data, creating a positive cycle, which also motivates the author.

　　I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all readers for your concern and guidance. Thank you so much!
　　
　
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