Genius is just the threshold for me!

Chapter 124 Is it too late for me to regret it?

Should I call him... teacher? Or grandmaster?

Jiao You looked at Lin Dong's still-youthful face, then at Wang Xingguo's smug expression, and his eyes widened, his face flushed as he stared at Wang Xingguo.

But the next moment, he saw Lin Dong's expression change from surprise to calmness, and Lin Weiliang and Xu Ziming walked over after closing the door, showing no surprise except for suppressing laughter. Jiao You instantly calmed down again.

"You just said..."

Jiao You's eyes trembled twice, and he unconsciously swallowed, looking at Wang Xingguo with shock and disbelief: "His codename... Hope?"

At that moment, Jiao You remembered the number that Wang Xingguo had just dialed after requesting access.

I remember rushing over as soon as I saw the Hot Spicy variable ramjet engine. It was rumored that Lin Weiliang was the engine designer, but it was Wang Xingguo who took over.

Furthermore, the mysterious fighter jet that shot down an F-35C Lightning fighter jet a few days ago had its takeoff condensation cloud exposed. Wang Xingguo reacted as if his heart had been stabbed, cutting off communications without waiting for his reminder, a swift and decisive action completely different from his usual behavior.

He also just heard something amiss about the super employee benefits at Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group's more than 100 employee laboratories.

Adding to this, Lin Weiliang and Xu Ziming's strange behavior upon hearing him question the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group's engine expert...

These arrangements were originally strange, incomprehensible, and felt wrong.

If we connect this to the twelve-year-old boy in front of us, then everything can be explained...

"Besides Xiao Dong himself, only six or seven people in the world know the story behind this code name."

Wang Xingguo didn't explain anything, he just briefly mentioned the number of people who knew the code name.

Although initially only he and Lin Weiliang knew this code name at Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group.

However, as Xu Ziming took over, in order to avoid a lack of cooperation later on and to prevent any link from being exposed, Lin Dong's code name, Xu Ziming, also became aware of it.

As for Zhang Xiali, Zhou Xiaoyan, and Xu Qingling, they all roughly knew about Lin Dong's situation, but they were not involved in the technical research and were unaware of the series of arrangements behind it.

Only six or seven people in the whole world know about it.

Jiao You paused for a moment, then subconsciously looked at the people on the scene.

He, Wang Xingguo, Lin Weiliang, and Xu Ziming—that makes four people here now. So, there are two or three people left…

Jiao You dared not think about it anymore.

"Jiao, don't listen to your godfather's scare tactics. It's just a code name, it's not that exaggerated."

Lin Dong had a general idea of ​​what was going on by now. Looking at Jiao You, who was still completely bewildered and incredulous, he chuckled and said, "The Emei Engine project is our first successful breakthrough in a high-thrust engine. Today's achievement and progress are already quite impressive."

Although the current parameters are too conservative, leading to errors in the solution, these errors can be addressed as soon as they are discovered.

Yesterday I went back and thought about it. If you increase the parameters, you can reduce the number of turbines, keeping only one high-pressure turbine to drive the high-pressure compressor and one low-pressure turbine to drive the intake fan.

This can effectively reduce engine weight, improve thrust-to-weight ratio and response speed, reduce rear-end drag and increase pressure differential, thereby increasing engine efficiency.

Regarding the improved parameters and engine lifespan issues, you can contact my Uncle Xu. He recently developed an air intake pre-cooling device for jet engines.

Although the benefits of intake precooling are not as significant below the hypersonic speed range.

However, some of the technical details can be learned from, and some designs can be added to extend the engine's lifespan while reducing the failure rate and complexity...

"..."

Xu Ziming stared at him with wide eyes.

This kid, he can't stand not causing me trouble every day, can he?

"this……"

As the saying goes, a true expert's skill is immediately apparent.

As Jiao You listened to Lin Dong's explanation, several ideas for improving the Emei project plan immediately came to mind. After a preliminary mental calculation, he found that they all fit the current difficulties faced by the Emei project.

This discovery made Jiao You feel ashamed. His face flushed, but he also admitted his mistake openly: "I'm sorry, I lost my composure today. My behavior crossed the line and violated the confidentiality regulations."

Yesterday, Engineer Wang brought over the experimental setup drawings and a list of verification papers. I spent the whole night thinking about the issues in them and couldn't sleep.

In addition, this guy tricked me a few months ago by using your supercharger engine blueprints, claiming they were from the American SR-72. He kept me in suspense for months, worrying about it, and even spent a week conducting tests and collecting data. This sudden outburst of anger made me lose control and want to investigate… These are all my mistakes, and I will request disciplinary action from headquarters.”

"...The American SR-72 blueprints?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong's expression turned very strange, and he subconsciously looked at Wang Xingguo, who was looking up at the ceiling.

Good guy.

I was wondering why the experiment progressed so rapidly back then.

The supercombustion test, which he originally expected to complete in a month, and which Wang Xingguo estimated would take 10 days, was completed by Institute 624 in just one week.

It seems they're treating the chief engineer of 624 like it's nothing.

No wonder she got so angry when she found out the truth today.

"There's nothing I can do."

Wang Xingguo seemed to know that Lin Dong was looking at him, and explained in a deep voice: "In the domestic modern aero-engine research system, Institute 624 is an absolute pioneer. In fact, he was one of the designers of the entire system when he was young."

In addition, this old guy is quite hard to kill. He is now the undisputed number one in the domestic aero-engine field. All those who could compete with him for the top spot have left.

"So I can only use the American SR-72 to take its place, otherwise there's no way to explain where this supercharger came from, and how he didn't even know about it..."

"I'm only three years older than you, and you're just hoping I die?" Jiao You turned to look at Wang Xingguo.

"The one who is accomplished is a teacher, and one must accept defeat... Teacher, Grandmaster... please."

Wang Xingguo did not argue, pulled up a chair and sat down, gesturing for Jiao You to sit down.

"you!"

Jiao You opened his eyes wide, but the next moment he took a deep breath and bowed respectfully to Lin Dong, saying, "Teacher Xiao Dong."

talking.

Before Lin Dong could answer, Jiao You gritted his teeth, his face hardening, and pointed to the computer webcam not far away: "Engineer Lin, Engineer Xu, please turn this webcam on."

"Adjust the angle so that Teacher Xiao Dong isn't in the shot, just include me and this old guy."

When they entered the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) base, they were only allowed to bring mobile phones without cameras or recording functions. At this time, if they wanted to record footage, they could only rely on the computer webcam in the laboratory.

"Okay, no problem."

Before Lin Weiliang could react, Xu Ziming had already turned on the camera, clearly enjoying the spectacle.

"Wait, old man, what are you trying to do?" At this moment, Wang Xingguo sensed something was wrong and quickly jumped up from his chair.

"It's nothing, just call you grandmaster, I'm making a video record."

Jiao You had calmed down by this time and said calmly, "Once your wife leaves the closed base and can contact you, I will send her the video and call her 'Master's Wife' again to straighten out the etiquette. Next time we meet, I will serve you both tea."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xingguo's eyes widened suddenly, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The next second, he quickly went over and turned off the camera, then pulled Jiao You to sit down and said, "Come on, Engineer Jiao, Teacher Jiao, sit down."

"A master is a teacher, but I only have a doctorate in the field of engine development. How could I possibly ask you to call me my master?"

We'll each talk about our own things; you don't need to worry about my relationship with Xiaodong.

"Weren't you being very arrogant just now?"

Jiao You snorted, then looked at Lin Dong respectfully and asked, "Teacher Xiao Dong, does your calculation of the substandard high-altitude dynamic thrust involve the remaining papers and lists?"

"Uncle Jiao, please still call me Xiao Dong. If the teacher calls me that... I'll be exposed as soon as I go out."

Lin Dong shook his head helplessly and looked at Wang Xingguo, saying, "I've sent all the reference materials involved in this process to my godfather."

"...I was afraid that Engineer Jiao would suspect something, so I copied it again myself and only took one-tenth of it." Wang Xingguo shrugged.

"With your skill level, you'd be exposed the moment you saw the design drawings for that experimental setup."

"I'll make a copy for you later, Uncle Jiao, along with some other things." Lin Dong nodded without saying anything.

"it is good."

Jiao You quickly and excitedly replied.

talking.

He seemed to have thought of something, glanced at Xu Ziming, Lin Weiliang, and Wang Xingguo, and said seriously, "Here I would like to add a question."

Although in your Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group's plan, this laboratory is an employee "benefit," a place for you to relax, chat, and rest.

But from now on, when Xiao Dong is here, none of you, including Engineer Lin, should stay here for too long. You can come over, but don't stay too long.

You are the chief engineer and core engineers. Other people's children are playing and doing their homework here. What are you doing chatting here for so long?

When Xiao Dong was younger, no one would doubt that elementary school children tend to follow adults around.

But Xiaodong is about to enter junior high school. At this age of adolescence, some kids will get annoyed if you adults just glance at them. Who would like to be with you adults?

You can't treat Xiao Dong like an adult just because he's mature. That would increase the risk of him being exposed...

"this……"

Lin Weiliang and Xu Ziming exchanged a glance, unsure how to respond.

Only Wang Xingguo thought for a moment and nodded in empathy: "That's true, that kid Wang Rui from junior high to the first year of high school."

The post-90s generation started to embrace the "non-mainstream" trend, with everyone sporting haircuts that looked like they'd been chewed by a dog or were styled with electric curls like hedgehogs. They altered their loose school uniform pants to narrow-legged ones, styled their bangs to the side, tied their shoelaces at their heels, and wore things like loafers and glow-in-the-dark shoes. In short, they did whatever it took to show off.

Don't even mention staying with me.

If I looked at him too much or said too much, he would glare at me, talk back, and argue... I felt like I wasted my time raising that kid!

"Cough cough—"

At this moment, Lin Dong seemed to recall some embarrassing, adolescent image, coughed twice, and said somewhat guiltily, "Not everyone's rebellious phase in adolescence is as exaggerated as Wang Rui's."

"This type is relatively rare; it's purely an educational issue."

Jiao You made a sarcastic remark to Wang Xingguo, then said seriously, "But not liking to spend too much time with adults is a common phenomenon, so you should still pay attention to it."

talking.

Jiao You glanced at the sunlight streaming in through the window, checked the time on his watch, and said seriously, "Xiao Dong has been here for a while now, and he's left without much to do. Starting today, pay attention... Xiao Dong, give me the list."

"Okay, besides the list, there are a few more things."

Lin Dong quickly went to the computer, printed out the complete list he had given Wang Xingguo yesterday, and then called out to Jiao You, "Uncle Jiao, what's the secure email address you use for internal project communication at Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group?"

"Can you just send it to my email?" Jiao You walked over and readily gave his email address.

"I'll send you a copy."

Lin Dong found the design blueprints for the pre-cooled variable ramjet engine of the new Hot Spicy, wrote down the inventor of the originally blank design—Jiao You from Institute 624, and then encrypted and copied them to his email address and sent them over.

"The headquarters said that a batch of the brand-new 'Hot Spicy' aircraft that shot down the F-35C Lightning fighter jet will be mass-produced and deployed in coastal areas."

This is a hypersonic aircraft, cruising at Mach 5 and afterburning at Mach 6.

The engine uses a pre-cooled variable ramjet engine, which can meet hypersonic operating conditions. I've sent you the blueprints for this engine…”

"etc--"

As Jiao You listened, he suddenly sensed something was amiss: "Xiao Dong, you sent me the engine blueprints you mentioned. What does that mean?"

Ok?

Seeing Jiao You's still confused expression, and then seeing Wang Xingguo watching the show not far away, Lin Dong suddenly realized what was going on: "It's just that I'm not suitable to stand in front of the stage at my current age."

The developer and inventor of this hypersonic engine will temporarily belong to Uncle Jiao. You can return it to me when I grow up.

Of course, whether I pay it back or not is none of my business.

But Uncle Jiao, you need to thoroughly understand the technology of this engine to help complete the mass production and deployment of this brand-new Hot Air, as well as training and other matters..."

"What? It's under my name?"

Jiao You stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "An engine that cruises at Mach 5 and accelerates at Mach 6?"

The next second, as if he had just realized something, his expression changed drastically as he asked, "Approximately how long until this mass production and deployment will take?"

"The practical testing has passed, and mass production and deployment will begin in about three months at the latest. At that time, we will need to report the entire project information, and headquarters is in a hurry..."

goo-dong-

Jiao You swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing, the white hair at his temples trembling slightly under the light. "Three months? You want me to master all the technology of a hypersonic engine?"

"Yes, this is a technology for miniaturizing engines; it's not that difficult."

My godfather is in charge of the fuselage design now. You guys need to cooperate well, just like when we were building the J-20.

Lin Dong nodded, then opened a list of about ten pages that he had prepared yesterday, and pressed Ctrl+P to select print.

Crunch, crunch—

The printer started working, and sheets of confidential paper containing printed lists were being dispensed.

Lin Dong took a glove, stood up, picked up the printed lists, and handed them to Jiao You, who had followed him and was standing behind him.

"Uncle Jiao, this is a complete list of theoretical data related to this pre-cooled hypersonic variable ramjet engine. I have numbered them. Just follow the numbers to understand it step by step."

"There's some internal data inside the server in Lab 78, including the server's access address and dynamic password. You can ask my godfather about it later..."

"..."

Jiao You looked at the dozen or so pages of documents Lin Dong handed him, instinctively took two steps back, and looked up blankly, asking, "Is it too late for me to regret this?"