Genius is just the threshold for me!

Chapter 20 Lin Weiliang Takes the Lead

As the evening breeze blew by, Wang Xingguo hung up the phone, looked at the lights outside the window, and the information from the air traffic control station kept replaying in his mind.

In the afternoon, we completed a test flight, departing from Chengdu, flying directly to the Hengduan Mountains, and returning.

We just applied for a test flight, departing from Chengdu, flying southeast, planning to reach the South China Sea in Guangdong Province, and then return.

Because Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) is a military enterprise that researches aircraft, the application process for test flight routes is not as strict. In fact, to avoid leaks, the application does not even require filling in aircraft information.

The air traffic control doesn't even know it's an unmanned aerial vehicle; they think it's a manned aircraft.

But they knew that this was not a manned aircraft, but an unmanned aircraft.

All operations of the aircraft were remotely controlled by Lin Dong, an eight-year-old child, from thousands of miles away.

"That kid Wang Rui, he didn't even report what happened when he got back!"

Wang Xingguo cursed, thought for a moment, picked up his secure phone and dialed Lin Weiliang's number.

"Mr. Lin? Yes, come to my office now, it's urgent."

Wang Xingguo said a few words and hung up the phone, then took out paper and pen and began to write seriously.

Soon, more than ten minutes later, Lin Weiliang, dressed in work clothes, knocked on the door and came in.

"sit."

Wang Xingguo pointed to the seat in front of him, got up to pour Lin Weiliang a glass of water, and then handed him the message he had just written: "This is the information that air traffic control just gave us."

"The 'Hot 001' test aircraft completed its first test flight this afternoon, covering a distance of 1700 kilometers, traversing the high-altitude environment of the Hengduan Mountains and then returning. Application has just been submitted to proceed to the South China Sea border of Guangdong Province for its second test flight..."

Lin Weiliang took the note, glanced at it, and looked up, saying, "This Hot 001 test aircraft is impressive. It's so stable on its first long-distance test flight. Is this one of our newly developed aircraft?"

Correct!

Stablize!

In the eyes of a professional researcher like Lin Weiliang, the information from these two test flights revealed nothing but stability.

After all, if the aircraft's design is flawed or its manufacturing process is problematic.

Having just completed its first long-distance flight of 1700 kilometers, there would definitely be various problems that need to be solved upon returning to base and landing. It would be impossible to test fly again after only a few hours.

"This test flight application is for Laboratory 78, which you are in charge of."

Looking at Lin Weiliang's expression, Wang Xingguo said, "Hot 001, that's the number your son chose."

What?

Lin Weiliang froze, and the next second a terrifying thought flashed through his mind: "This Hot 001, is it the model airplane that my son designed and built?"

"Yes." Wang Xingguo nodded: "I just watched it take off, heading southeast towards Guangdong Province."

"What does Chief Engineer Wang mean?" Lin Weiliang's eyes widened, and a bad feeling suddenly arose in his heart.

"Regarding this test flight information, and your son's hot 001 model airplane, what do you think is the most important and crucial element?"

Wang Xingguo did not answer directly. He picked up the note he had just shown Lin Weiliang and threw it into a classified shredder to shred it completely.

The most important and core thing...

Lin Weiliang recalled the information he had just seen, pondered for a moment, and a look of shock suddenly flashed in his eyes: "Communication remote control! Communication technology that can accurately control remotely even across thousands of miles!"

"right!"

A hint of approval appeared in Wang Xingguo's eyes: "We can build unmanned aerial vehicles with a subsonic range of 5,000 kilometers, and many countries can also build them, but the communication technology that can accurately control the aircraft even when it is thousands of miles away is unique in the world."

With this technology, we will no longer need to send our precious pilots to the front lines in times of war.

Directly remotely control unmanned aerial vehicles, fly close to the ground to avoid radar, travel thousands of miles, and then accurately deliver aerial bombs into the enemy's belly.

It's even possible to develop low-cost suicide drones that can be launched all at once, turning war into something as simple as a fighter jet game.

This technology is enough to change the current form of warfare, ushering in a completely new era of warfare—an era belonging to drones!

"So..." As Lin Weiliang listened to Wang Xingguo's description and heard about the beginning of a completely new era of warfare, he felt not happy at all, but rather became even more vigilant.

"As usual, just like the previous laser interception algorithm, it was procured secretly through a special project, and the military usage rights were essentially handed over to a third party."

"If times change in the future, this technology can be decrypted and commercially developed, and the commercial rights will be left to your son."

Wang Xingguo looked at Lin Weiliang seriously: "But this technology is different from lasers. Your son lost interest in lasers after playing with them once, but I think he is very interested in this model drone."

Therefore, this technical researcher cannot be just any random person; it can only be registered under your name.

Before Lin Dong grows up, if the technology is leaked, it will be attributed to you, Lin Weiliang, the engineer. Your son's model airplane was also designed and manufactured by you for him to play with. All the technical credit will be yours..."

"All the technology is mine?"

Lin Weiliang's eyes widened, and his lips twitched as he said, "Boss, aren't you overestimating me? I studied aero engines, and I know absolutely nothing about avionics or communication technology."

As an internal researcher, Lin Weiliang knew very well that if this technology were attached to him, he would inevitably be involved in the subsequent in-depth research and development, and others would come to him for advice if they had any questions.

But there's a problem.

He didn't develop this.

He has no involvement whatsoever, and he knows absolutely nothing.

If you know nothing about it, then go and learn, study, and figure it out.

"The strategic value of this technology is enormous. In addition to potentially changing the nature of warfare, the BeiDou network technology can also play a crucial role, and we must conduct in-depth research and adaptation as soon as possible."

"This is something your son made; no one is more suitable than you."

Wang Xingguo glanced at Lin Weiliang: "If you, as the father, don't step up now, then we'll have to let Lin Dong take over."

However, such projects are destined to be difficult to completely conceal.

"If an eight-year-old child were to join the research team, or even become a core member and the project's development leader, and this were to come to the attention of foreign powers..."

"I'll stand for it! I'll stand for it, okay!"

Before Wang Xingguo could finish speaking, Lin Weiliang had already shouted through gritted teeth.

They added Lin Dong to the research team, making him a core member... and put an elementary school student in charge of the research and development of a strategic military project.

Once this is exposed, it's easy to imagine how crazy foreign forces will become. He doesn't want to experience the pain of outliving his child so early on.

"If you're willing to take on the task, then there's no problem. Just put your current projects on hold for now."

"Once this technology is submitted, the relevant team will be established within half a month at the latest, and you will be one of the core leaders."

"Before that, you must catch up in your understanding and mastery of the technology. Don't be clueless when experts and academicians ask you questions, or you'll expose your ignorance."

When Wang Xingguo saw Lin Weiliang agree, his expression relaxed, and he patted Lin Weiliang on the shoulder with a smile.

"Anyway, your son comes home every day. If there's anything you don't understand, just ask him. It's more convenient for you two, father and son, to ask each other."

"Once this project is completed, you'll be close enough to be promoted to deputy chief engineer..."

"I......"

Lin Weiliang was completely numb.

He's over thirty years old. How could he master a highly difficult skill in just half a month? And it's a skill from a completely different field or profession? And I have to ask him for help?

This unfilial son is rebelling against the Heavenly Gang; he's trying to force his father to his death!