Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: Chapter 224: Take a Position (Please Subscribe) (2/2)
Most hackers are active on the dark web, interfacing with all sorts of information.
Weapons and arms are also traded on the dark web.
Information about weapons and arms is naturally commonplace there as well.
Lin Chuan had already prepared an excuse, and with a smile said, “You’ve read my profile, so you should know that I am a person with very strong learning abilities, and in the field of weapons development, I seem to have even more talent.”
“Indeed, quite talented,” Sun Cheng’s facial muscles twitched.
His words were impeccable.
There are always geniuses in the world that people cannot understand.
“Old Sun, the ‘Hypersonic Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile’ I developed flies at six times the speed of sound throughout the journey, and at the terminal attack stage it can reach speeds of up to Mach 10,” Lin Chuan brought the topic back to the supersonic missile.
“Mach 10, that’s equivalent to 3.4 kilometers per second…”
Sun Cheng muttered to himself thoughtfully, “With this terminal velocity, at the current stage, there’s no missile defense system that can’t intercept it. How did you achieve this speed?”
Lin Chuan offered a smile and began discussing with Sun Cheng.
To be precise, Lin Chuan was like a supersonic missile expert, teaching student Sun Cheng by explaining difficulties and some technical bottlenecks.
Sun Cheng, as the head of the Statistics Office, was renowned as a weapons all-rounder.
However, the deeper Lin Chuan’s explanations went, the more confused Sun Cheng became, almost as if he was hearing something as obscure as an arcane text.
At first, he was still able to pick out some issues and ask some technical questions.
As time went on, the questions he asked became fewer and fewer.
Not because he understood.
But because he didn’t know what to ask anymore.
Only then did he realize—
He was an all-rounder, not a specialist.
Especially in front of a ‘Rocket Launcher’ and ‘Supersonic Missile’ specialist like Lin Chuan, his own knowledge base was somewhat limited.
About an hour later.
Lin Chuan stopped his explanations, for if he continued, this head of the Weapons Research Institute’s Statistics Office would be completely baffled.
“Lin, you’ve seen me make a fool of myself,”
Sun Cheng laughed somewhat sheepishly and took a sip of water.
Lin Chuan did not point this out and simply replied with a smile, “Everyone has their own specialty, Old Sun, you’re an authority on data statistics after all!”
“Hahaha,” Sun Cheng chuckled in agreement.
“Old Sun, speaking of the transformation of Anling Iron and Steel Factory into a military factory…” Lin Chuan steered the conversation toward Anling Iron and Steel Factory.
Seizing the opportunity while Old Sun was present, he decided to settle the matter then and there.
It would save the hassle of going through a heap of procedures later on, running back and forth, being bounced around by various parties, and possibly even ending up with nothing.
Sun Cheng looked at this young man he had met less than half a day ago and silently marveled at Lin Chuan’s efficiency, then said with a smile, “It’s easier said than done. As long as it meets the qualifications for transformation into a military factory, the National Weapons Research Institute can directly issue approval. However, I must remind you that even if you have the qualifications and technology for a military factory, you’re still missing one thing.”
“Please enlighten me.”
Lin Chuan said humbly.
Sun Cheng slowly uttered two words: “Funds.”
The transformation of Anling Iron and Steel Factory into a military factory is an endeavor for a local military enterprise, funded by local finance to manage the transformation.
Transforming into a military factory requires the purchase of a large batch of new equipment.
From large machinery to small molds, as well as a bulk of raw materials, all require substantial funds.
What’s more important is—
Local military enterprises also face market competition, survival of the fittest, and they need substantial support from local finance.
This could potentially conflict with the development direction of a city.
For instance, if a certain city vigorously supports tourism and service industries with the aim to build a tourist city, then fiscal expenditures will be largely tilted toward the main supported local industries.
As one grows, the other wanes, and naturally, other local industries can only settle for less.
Thus, the transformation of a steel factory into a military factory isn’t as simple as one might think.
“Understood.”
Lin Chuan nodded, and after the conversation, he had become better acquainted with Old Sun, “Old Sun, I hadn’t slept all of last night, how about resting here for a while?”
Old Sun glanced at his wristwatch and said with a laugh, “There’s no need for a nap, it isn’t even time for a noon break yet. I know what you’re thinking, kid. Let’s go, we’ll visit Anling Iron and Steel Factory.”
“Alright then,”
Lin Chuan grinned.
To obtain the military factory qualification for Anling Iron and Steel Factory, a site visit was a necessary step.
Sun Cheng propped himself up with his hands on his thighs and slowly rose to his feet, smiling, “Chief Designer Lin, please lead the way.”
“Old Sun, it hasn’t been settled yet,” Lin Chuan helped Old Sun up.
“I have a feeling it won’t be long. Once your ‘Remote Box-type Rocket Launcher’ passes the assessment and manufacturing begins, it will take only about two months. If we’re quick, it could be done in just a month. Then you’ll be the chief designer, and the sole designer at that. However, for security reasons, we didn’t advance your rocket launcher to the final round. I hope you understand,”
Old Sun said seriously.
Lin Chuan nodded, signaling his understanding.
Since he couldn’t complete the ‘gain the recognition of 100,000 people’ task through the competition route, he would have to find another way.
If the steel factory successfully transformed into a military factory and began producing weapons, it should also be able to gain recognition.
Although it might be delayed by a month or two, in the end, it could be accomplished.
All good things come to those who wait!
“By the way, Lin,”
Old Sun suddenly thought of something and said while walking, “Would you be interested in joining the Weapons Research Institute? Or perhaps, hold a position there?”
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