Handover

Lin Yongming ultimately did not reveal Chen Nian's identity because it might involve confidentiality upgrade issues.

However, this does not mean that He Hongwen cannot find Chen Nian.

After all, if we really want to consider the confidentiality sequence, he is actually higher than Lin Yongming.

After the data verification was completed, Project No. 22 was successfully saved, and the technical seminar ended successfully, He Hongwen took the nearest "special plane" and rushed to NPU with several other experts who were also going to Chang'an.

The others came to Chen Guo for technical exchanges, but He Hongwen didn't have any special purpose.

He just wanted to take a look at the young man.

You don't have to think about what to say or what to ask.

He believed that he would have the answer the moment he met him.

So, under Chen Guo's arrangement, he lived in the room next to Chen Nian.

That night, against the biting cold wind, he walked to the corridor several times, secretly expecting to see the young man coming out of the room.

When the time comes, he will chat with him for a few words like an idle elder, and then let the topic develop naturally.

He quietly stood behind Chen Nian, and at first glance, He Hongwen had a look of surprise on his face.

"Believe me, what I can give you will definitely far exceed that of Lin Yongming."

So, he opened his mouth and said:

"I see."

The young man in front of me seems to be thinking about something more than pure technology.

Seeing that Chen Nian was immersed in his own world without looking up, He Hongwen no longer hesitated. He patted Chen Nian on the shoulder, lowered his voice, and asked directly:

We have to meet anyway, and my time is limited, so I can't waste it anymore.

Chen Nian nodded, paused for a moment, and after organizing his words, he said:

"It's actually very simple."

"I said, my ambition is greater than you think."

"And now, it's TBC again."

I really can’t catch you?

After thinking for a few minutes, he finally decided that since he couldn't "encounter" him by chance, he should put down his dignity and take the initiative to find her.

Thinking of this, his expression couldn't help but become serious.

"You want to do ceramic-based TBC?"

"For just one J-10, it took us twenty years from design to first flight, and in the eyes of many people, it has only barely reached the standards of a third-generation aircraft."

However, out of caution, he still checked He Hongwen's ID as required by regulations.

It doesn't matter.

The sudden switch from metal to ceramics inevitably surprised He Hongwen.

"Sooner or later, our sky will be covered with silver-gray wings, sooner or later, our land will be filled with smoke and dust from the torrent of steel, and our seas will be filled with countless raging waves."

"But that's definitely not the end."

The sun had just risen at this time, the air was filled with mist, and the morning breeze was cold, but fortunately it was not biting.

Hearing this, Chen Nian nodded.

He Hongwen asked:

In comparison, both TBCs have their own advantages, but if the difficulty of implementation and practicality are taken into consideration, ceramic-based TBC is definitely more suitable at this stage.

Chen Nian nodded and replied:

"I know this very well, that's why I do it."

Maybe in the end I will reveal my identity and give him a few words of encouragement.

"After today, I will do my best to provide you with the greatest convenience."

He Hongwen's eyes suddenly widened, but before he could answer, Chen Nian continued:

Obviously, the old man in front of him is the person he wants to see.

Less than 5 minutes later, even in the howling wind, He Hongwen heard faint snoring.

Then the reason why he wants to study ceramic materials science is probably for his next step of research.

If you stay up so late today, you have to sleep until eight or nine tomorrow, right?

The two exchanged pleasantries for a few words at first, and then He Hongwen asked directly:

"You are reading a book on ceramic materials. If I guess correctly, you should be doing TBC."

So, He Hongwen first explained the situation to Chen Guo. Then, accompanied by his security guards, he went to the library and found Chen Nian, who was bending over the desk and flipping through books.

Maybe the other person will be arrogant and unwilling to talk to you, or maybe the other person will be flattered.

Ceramic materials science?

Why another new direction?

The stick in his hand is about to be handed over to the young man.

"If it were someone else, I would advise him to keep his feet on the ground; but for you, I want to hear from you how ambitious you are."

For a moment, He Hongwen was both angry and funny.

"There is no doubt that you are very ambitious."

"But before that, I'm a little curious."

"Do you want to build an aircraft that will make your name in history, or do you want to completely change the pattern of aviation in this country?"

Chen Nian was startled by him. He suddenly turned around and closed the book vigilantly. He didn't relax slightly until his eyes glanced at the familiar security personnel beside He Hongwen.

He smiled helplessly and returned to his room to sleep.

If you take into account Chen Nian's direction, all his current research and studies should be related to "aircraft".

"You said that your current goal is a fourth-generation aircraft, but what about the future?"

"Because someone has to do it."

"Now, I just want to simply build the most powerful fourth-generation aircraft in the world."

He wants to engage in TBC?!

He Hongwen suddenly remembered that the Materials Research Institute did have a research project on engine thermal barrier coatings, and their direction was either ceramic-based or resin-based.

"Are you sure? Do you know how difficult it is to fly a fourth-generation machine?"

What is he going to do?——

etc.

"You have previously solved the problems of airframe design, airframe structure, engine data, TC4, and combustion chamber heat-resistant alloys, and actually stopped the purchase of AL-31."

"Obviously, you want to solve all the technical difficulties one by one."

As long as you can figure out exactly what step he wants to take, that's enough.

——

However, his expectations were dashed.

Chen Nian smiled and did not answer directly.

Although Chen Nian has previously proposed successful examples of metal material synthesis processes, the basic principles of ceramics and metals, even in the same subject category, are actually very different.

He Hongwen's expression was serious and his eyes were sharp. He stared at Chen Nian, as if he wanted to see directly into his thoughts through his eyes.

"You are?"

In fact, he not only received a call from Chen Guo, but also received a call from Lin Yongming, specifically explaining He Hongwen's identity to him.

"There is only one number difference between three and four, but for fighter jets, they are almost two completely different things."

He Hongwen thought for a moment and replied:

"What's more, we have made great progress."

"Now you say you want to build a fourth-generation aircraft, do you know what this means?"

Hearing this answer, He Hongwen fell silent.

I headed towards the library, supposedly looking for information.

"I'm He Hongwen, Chen Guo should have told you, right?"

The lights in the next room were not turned off until two in the morning, and the person in charge of the lights threw himself on the bed immediately after turning off the lights, making a huge noise.

"Actually, the fourth-generation aircraft is just the beginning, and even the military industry is just the beginning."
To be continued...