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"The ninth group is the Sensing and Intelligent Avionics Group, which is led by Associate Dean Nan Xuecheng from the University of Technology."

"The last group is the most important engineering group, responsible for coordinating engineering issues. In principle, they are in overall charge of the project, and Professor Wang Zhanxi from the University of Technology is in charge of this group."

"That concludes the appointment of the team members. Does anyone have any objections?"

After Wang Qi finished reading, he looked intently at everyone.

There is light in everyone's eyes.

One project is divided into ten groups.

This size is already the ceiling.

This is about the scale of Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group's development of its main fighter jet.

A design team of just over ten people at most.

What's even more remarkable is...

Of the ten project teams, half of the team leaders were graduates of the university.

What does this tell us?

This demonstrates that the higher authorities attach great importance to the university.

Although this project was proposed by the university, it is, after all, a systematic project.

The university may have a leading edge in technical reserves in one or two technical areas, but overall, its experts are scattered across various regions.

Taking this situation into consideration.

The leaders mobilized top professionals from research institutes, enterprises, and schools across the country to form this project team.

Moreover, the university should take the lead, especially the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

Wang Zhanxi was filled with nothing but honor and pride: "Don't worry, Minister Wang, we will definitely..."

Before he could speak, Ning Shuguo suddenly asked, "Wait a minute! Is there really this many people?"

"Yes."

Wang Qi nodded.

"The higher-ups only appointed ten group leaders."

"As for the specific composition of the team members, the team leader will consider and decide."

"But the higher-ups have said that anyone can be deployed and arranged if needed."

Ning Shuguo waved his hand: "No! What I mean is that Qin Ze's name is not among the ten group leaders."

"No……"

Before Wang Qi could finish speaking...

Wang Zhanxi belatedly realized, "That's right! This won't do! The project was proposed by Xiao Qin, it's unacceptable for Xiao Qin not to be in the team!"

Wang Qi: "Let me explain..."

"What's there to explain?"

Ning Shuguo immediately put on a stern face.

Although Qin Ze is young, he is still an undergraduate student.

But they made a great contribution.

He almost single-handedly completed this project.

In the final ten design teams, Qin Ze's name was nowhere to be found.

Is this even possible?

"Minister Wang, I know the higher-ups are concerned about Qin Ze's age, but age isn't the issue; ability is!"

Wang Zhanxi chimed in, "Xiao Qin is the soul of this project. Even if we don't give him a team leader position, shouldn't we at least give him a deputy team leader position?"

Ning Shuguo: "On behalf of the university, I solemnly declare that if Qin Ze is not in this project team, the university cannot comply!"

"No, can you two just let me say something?" Wang Qi was completely exasperated.

"Speak up!" Ning Shuguo said defiantly. "You saw GD01 with your own eyes, you know Qin Ze's importance in the project, why aren't you speaking up for Qin Ze?"

"You two keep chattering away, have you given me a chance?"

Wang Qi took out another document from the table behind him.

The heading of this document is not the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.

It's a higher-level department.

"After consideration by higher authorities, it was decided that Comrade Qin Ze would serve as the chief leader of Project 924."

"Mainly responsible for overseeing research routes and tackling complex technical challenges."

"Assume primary leadership responsibility for the project."

Done.

Wang Qi looked at Ning Shuguo and Wang Zhanxi.

"Gentlemen, the original order is here. Do you have any further objections?"

Ning Shuguo: "..."

Wang Zhanxi: "..."

There are indeed no more objections.

Now they are filled with questions.

Qin Ze, who just turned eighteen, is a freshman in college.

His superiors appointed him as the project team leader?

Ning Shuguo dared not even think about it.

He felt that appointing Qin Ze as a group leader or special advisor would be sufficient.

I never expected this!

His superiors directly placed the heavy responsibility of overall accountability on his shoulders.

Wang Zhanxi was at a loss for words.

Looking at the whole country and the whole world, any high-level scientific research project.

Eighteen-year-old project managers are extremely rare.

How much trust must Qin Ze have in his superiors?

"Team...team leader? Is...is it okay?" Ning Shuguo stammered.

"I have to say a few words to you about this, Principal Shuguo."

Wang Qi kept pouting.

"You're unhappy if I don't say Qin Ze's name."

"You don't even like it when I say his name."

"What exactly do you want?"

Ning Shuguo: "No, what I mean is, isn't the pressure on him a bit too much to take on the main responsibility?"

"Don't worry, the country knows what's going on."

Wang Qi's words silenced all doubts.

Qin Ze's skill level is known only to those with access to classified information.

If he were even slightly less capable, his superiors would not have agreed to appoint an 18-year-old undergraduate as head coach.

"If there are no further objections, then proceed accordingly, according to the document..."

Before Wang Qi could finish speaking...

"Wait a minute!"

Qin Ze stepped forward.

Am I air?

"I've been standing here for ages, and you guys keep calling me Qin Ze this and Qin Ze that."

"Doesn't anyone think to ask for my opinion?"

Wang Qi then belatedly realized that he had acted rashly.

Appointing Qin Ze to lead the project means that Qin Ze has the power of life and death over the project team, including its size and personnel arrangements.

Indeed, we should consider other people's opinions.

"Xiao Qin, if you have any opinions about the personnel arrangements, please feel free to speak up, and we will do our best to resolve them."

"I have objections."

Qin Ze pouted.

"I have a lot of complaints."

"I don't want to be the team leader."

Wang Qi was stunned.

Wang Zhanxi was stunned.

Principal Shuguo was stunned.

What does it mean to not want to be one?

This position was something that even Wang Zhanxi and Principal Shuguo themselves longed for.

"Xiao Qin, do you not understand the significance of being a team leader?" Ning Shuguo pressed on.

Qin Ze: "What's the point?"

"It means you can allocate resources at will and complete the best GD01 in your mind. Your superiors are giving you unlimited support!" Wang Zhanxi emphasized.

"Yes, yes, that's it."

Qin Ze nodded immediately.

"That's where the problem lies."

"I'm only eighteen, and I'm not very knowledgeable or capable of management."

"I'm not that arrogant to be the group leader for all the professors and deans."

"I'm just an assistant in the team, it's alright."

Qin Ze had thought it through very clearly.

GD01 is approaching maturity.

In this situation, there's no need to devote too much energy to it.

The higher-ups have already transferred so many talented people over.

As long as they follow the instructions and make modifications to GD01, the project can be implemented quickly.

We should focus our energy on other vast and promising endeavors.

"I suggest that Professor Wang be the group leader. He has the qualifications, the prestige, and the technical skills. He's definitely better than a kid like me."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhanxi's eyes welled up with tears.

At the time, I viewed people with prejudice.

But they gave me all the credit!

I was truly born!