Genius is just the threshold for me!

Chapter 122 First comes the person, then comes hope.

"So that's how it is..."

Jiao You looked at the data from the experimental device, mentally reviewed it, and said with a somewhat silent expression, "Did we really spend so much time and effort designing a bulky, high-thrust engine?"

Although he received the list from Wang Xingguo yesterday and guessed that it came from the analysis of a super engine expert, he was already 80-90% convinced that Wang Xingguo's plan was wrong.

But when that moment actually happened, when the experimental data truly verified everything, I still found it hard to accept.

"Your preliminary calculations and preparations were all correct; it's just that the final design plan was wrong."

Wang Xingguo took a deep breath and said seriously, "Now that we've discovered the problem, we can go back, reject this plan, and formulate a new one. At most, it will only waste two months."

"What if we hadn't discovered it today..."

Looking at the data on the screen that hadn't recovered, Li Hong felt as if all his strength had been drained away, and he opened his mouth with difficulty.

He didn't say what he was going to say next.

But everyone present understood what he meant.

If this hadn't been discovered today, this scene would have occurred two or three years later, during the actual high-altitude flight test of the Emei engine.

The strategic foundation of the entire country is waiting for this engine to be implemented.

We are waiting for it to solve the J-20 fighter jet's heart disease, waiting for it to make the J-20 the world's top fighter jet, and waiting for it to break through the current blockade together with the J-20 to escort various overseas strategies.

If they only discovered the flaw in the engine design at that time, and the engine's performance was severely substandard.

Then what they face is not just the unacceptability, but the hopelessness of the entire national strategic plan being destroyed... At that time, everything will become irreparable.

"Engineer Li, it's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost, and besides, the sheep are not lost yet, so we still have time."

Jiao You took a deep breath and spoke to Li Hong, his eyes resolute: "Notify all of you in 606 to assemble and scrap the current plan."

Based on our preliminary calculations and preparations, we will provide a completely new engine solution within a month and a half.

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Li Hong's pale face regained a bit of color, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "From now on, I will cancel all other matters related to 606. The new plan for the Emei project is uncertain, and I will not let my guard down."

"Engineer Chen, please inform the staff at 624 to work with Engineer Li and the others to draft a charter for a new engine solution."

Jiao You turned to Chen Bang and said, then looked at Wang Xingguo: "I'll go to Engineer Wang's office first to discuss some new plans for the Emei project."

The issue of insufficient high-altitude dynamic thrust in this engine design was largely thanks to Engineer Wang's timely calculations and the design of this experimental device; his contribution is invaluable.

"..."

Hearing this, and seeing Jiao You's threatening gaze, Wang Xingguo frowned slightly.

—This old guy has really become suspicious and is trying to force me to resign!

Thirty minutes later.

Wang Xingguo's office.

As the midday sun shone through the blinds, it cut out stripes of light and shadow on the ground.

Jiao You pushed open the door and walked in. Without asking Wang Xingguo, he turned on the anti-eavesdropping device in the office and called the security personnel to bring the device and thoroughly check the entire office.

Lin Weiliang and Xu Ziming saw this scene, and then looked at Wang Xingguo, whose expression remained unchanged.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing curiosity in each other's eyes. They quickly found a place to sit down, waiting for the two bosses to put on a good show.

"Engineer Wang, speak."

After Jiao You and the other security personnel finished their thorough inspection and confirmed that there were no problems, they glanced at Lin Weiliang and the other man, and finally looked at Wang Xingguo, who was sitting in the main seat: "This place has just been checked, and there are no problems."

Besides me, I suspect that Engineer Lin and Engineer Xu are also in the know; there's no need to hide it anymore.

"Jiao, I don't understand what you're saying."

Wang Xingguo brewed a pot of tea, poured several cups of tea, and placed them in front of Jiao You, Lin Weiliang, and Xu Ziming: "What have I been hiding?"

"The problem lies with the engine of the Emei project, the calculations revealed issues, and also with the person who designed that experimental device," Jiao You said, getting straight to the point without beating around the bush.

Not far away.

Upon hearing this, Lin Weiliang and Xu Ziming's expressions changed slightly, and they quickly picked up their teacups to conceal their reactions.

Only Wang Xingguo had anticipated this and prepared himself mentally, taking a sip of tea without changing his expression.

"That's me."

"You're the boss!"

Jiao You couldn't hold back any longer. He slammed his hand on the table, splashing water from the teacup onto the surface. He was so angry that his hair was trembling.

"Wang Xingguo, according to rank and seniority, I was promoted in the same year as that old guy Yang from Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group. Yang took sick leave, and that's when you took over."

In terms of age and seniority, I am three years older than you. I was a lecturer when I was a PhD student and I was also your teacher... You say that two days of teaching doesn't count.

Your wife is four years younger than you. When she was pursuing her master's degree, I taught her at Northwestern Polytechnical University for two years. You should acknowledge this generational difference.

Damn it... Is this how you deceive me, your senior, your elder?

"You're trying to fool me by presenting a supercharger designed by one of your own people as a 09 supercharger from the US SR-72 project?"

"Engineer Jiao, Teacher Jiao."

When Wang Xingguo heard about the super-combustion device, his heart skipped a beat. He knew that the old man had guessed this and must have consulted the National Security Bureau, but he still didn't change his expression.

"For us military research and development personnel, one is one, two is two; seniority and seniority are useless."

In private, it's fine for me to call you "teacher" like Ruohua, but in our work, we keep our personal and professional lives separate... To be honest, that super-charged device was my design.

"Pfft, cough cough—"

As soon as Wang Xingguo finished speaking, Lin Weiliang, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but choke. He and Xu Ziming's shoulders trembled, and they looked like they were struggling to hold back their laughter.

Jiao You ignored their reactions. He understood Wang Xingguo's implied meaning, and the anger on his face slowly subsided, replaced by a look of seriousness in his eyes.

"Is there anything in the domestic mechanics and engine fields that I'm not allowed to know?"

Although he had guessed that the expert's level of secrecy was very high, the fact that he couldn't even inquire about it now was beyond his expectations.

"Jiao Gong, there's nothing you can't know," Wang Xingguo said calmly.

"I'm now requesting authorization from headquarters."

Jiao You didn't give up, but said earnestly, "I really have a lot of questions I want to ask... I didn't sleep at all last night, I can't figure this out, and I can't sleep."

Why bother?

Wang Xingguo sighed: "Engineer Jiao, I'm doing this for your own good."

"Go and apply for the necessary permissions."

Jiao You slammed his hand on the table.

"So, what about what happened with the teacher yesterday?"

Wang Xingguo thought about it seriously: "Are you willing to accept the consequences of your bet?"

The condensation cloud exposed during the takeoff of the hot aircraft led to the arrest of six groups of spies by the security department. Yesterday, the National Security Bureau took the opportunity to sweep away some more spies, and the environment at Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has been temporarily cleared.

It's okay if Jiao You finds out.

By the time the new spies arrive, Jiao You will likely have adapted and won't give himself away with his expressions.

On the contrary, the fact that this matter is only partially known, keeping the old man guessing every day, makes it even more eye-catching.

"To be honest, this isn't an admission to you. I do recognize that those who are accomplished can be my teachers, but I'm not like you, Wang Xingguo."

Jiao You took two tissues and wiped up the spilled tea, readily agreeing to the task.

"I work on aircraft, not engines."

"Where did you get the title of 'master'? If you're so capable, design a fighter jet yourself, and then I'll acknowledge you as my master."

Now that things have come to this, Wang Xingguo no longer hides the truth and directly states that he is only involved in aircraft development, not engine development.

"Request permission."

Jiao You didn't argue with this guy. He picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and urged him again.

"You brought this on yourself. Don't go complaining to Ruohua afterwards, saying I didn't warn you that you were being tricked."

Seeing Jiao You's stubborn and unyielding nature, Wang Xingguo stopped talking, opened the safe on the table next to him, revealing a red telephone inside. He picked up the receiver, dialed a special code, and then pressed a key to dial the number.

"..."

When Jiao You saw Wang Xingguo press the dial button, his pupils shrank involuntarily, and a feeling of unease suddenly rose in his heart.

In his office at 624, there was also a phone like that, and he knew exactly where to dial.

But he only requested access to information and wanted to ask a question, yet he had to involve these people.

beep--

The call was first answered by his assistant, and Wang Xingguo said a few words.

After waiting a few minutes, I heard a voice on the other end of the phone again.

"Yes... Chief Engineer Jiao You of Institute 624, my expertise in the engine field is a bit lacking, and he has already noticed something is wrong... I hope there's no problem there. Last time he had a device that he needed 624 to help test, and he said he wouldn't mind..."

"I hope he doesn't mind. Chief Engineer Jiao You of Institute 624 is still fine. It's good that you're having a hard time keeping this a secret right now, having another person help will make things easier and less likely to arouse suspicion from outsiders..."

It's possible to involve him in the research, but he's still young, so we must respect his wishes, not interfere with his own interests, and protect his normal life and growth. We can't let these things affect his physical and mental health.

He is first and foremost a person, and then a hope. We have time, there's no need to rush...

"……clear."

After listening to the instructions on the phone, Wang Xingguo nodded seriously, then hung up and locked the phone back in the safe, looking at Jiao You, whose expression was both surprised and expectant.

"Let's go... Jiao, your right to know application has been approved. I'll take you to your teacher."