"AIP is an English-language abbreviation for an air-independent propulsion device. After the installation of the AIP system on the submarine, the underwater endurance has been multiplied, the noise index has been significantly reduced, and the combat effectiveness of the submarine has been significantly improved. ”

"I don't know this military knowledge, I think this should be something that you two superiors think about. Qin Xiaochuan said with a smile.

This is a military secret, and once you know it, I am afraid that you will be stuck in the mud and will not be able to get out easily.

Old Man Ning looked at Qin Xiaochuan meaningfully and said, "Qin Xiaochuan, this morning you were still in high spirits and smashed the den of counterfeiting, why did you lose the blood of that young man now?"

"Elder Ning, I'm not afraid of your jokes, I can afford some responsibilities, and I can't afford some responsibilities. Qin Xiaochuan touched his nose and said.

"Are you trying to shirk responsibility?" Ning Lao looked gloomy.

"I didn't. But that's all I can do. As the saying goes, if you don't have that diamond, you don't have that porcelain job, I have self-knowledge. Qin Xiaochuan said calmly.

So far, I haven't figured out the purpose of these two old guys to deceive themselves, so I naturally have to leave three points for talking. He didn't know anything about AIP, let alone participate in this operation, Qin Xiaochuan felt as if he was being tricked by these two old men.

This kind of unclear taste made Qin Xiaochuan very uncomfortable. With his cautious character, it is natural to be more cautious.

Ning Lao's eyes suddenly sharpened, and his original amiable image disappeared, replaced with a face that was not angry but mighty.

Qin Xiaochuan secretly admired in his heart, such an old man could still give people such a fierce murderous aura, worthy of being a battle-hardened veteran general.

Qin Xiaochuan didn't go toe-to-toe with the old man's eyes. As long as these two old men move their mouths, their lives may be lost in a daze. So, he could only look around at the study and the long rows of books on the shelves.

"Haha......" Old Man Ning suddenly pointed at Qin Xiaochuan and was happy, and said, "I have long heard that Old Man Zhang said that you have a slippery head. See you today, if so. You haven't heard about the AIP operation, so you prevaricate. ”

Qin Xiaochuan guessed that the old man Zhang in Old Wei's mouth should be Zhang Gaocai. When he wanted to join the Snapdragon team by himself, he also shirked in every possible way.

Thinking of this, Qin Xiaochuan sneered: "The raw fried is still old and spicy." Where did I have such a slippery head as the old man, and I didn't get on his thief ship in the end. ”

Ning Lao and Wei Lao laughed.

Ning Lao smiled proudly: "Since you know, then you obediently obey." ”

Qin Xiaochuan knew that he couldn't pass the buck, so he had to agree first, and said aggrievedly: "You have to let me know the specific content of the AIP action, and then think about it." ”

Seeing that Qin Xiaochuan had softened, Ning Lao and Wei Lao couldn't help but look at each other and smile.

"Okay. Now let's get back to the topic. Constrained by technology, Huaxia submarines have always lagged behind the West, on the one hand, because of domestic economic pressure, insufficient state investment, and some constraints of international forces. But most importantly, we don't have enough scientists in this area. ”

"In recent years, the state has made great efforts in these two aspects, and while increasing investment funds, it has cultivated a large number of talents, established a number of secret research institutions, and finally studied the principle of the AIP system. ”

"Is there something wrong?" Qin Xiaochuan fell silent when he saw Ning Lao say this, and asked tentatively.

"Yes, we lost a great opportunity to catch up with the West. Ning Lao clenched his fists tightly, "What is unexpected is that a researcher who studies the principles of the AIP system has been bribed by the US intelligence agencies. He sold that data to the U.S. intelligence agencies, destroyed all the design data, and what was even more infuriating was that Chief Designer Yang, who was researching the AIP system, was also killed. ”

"Is there no one to protect an important expert like Chief Designer Yang?" Qin Xiaochuan asked suspiciously.

"Alas. First, there are so many foreign spy personnel, and second, it is also to blame our security personnel for being secretive. Ning Lao's voice was low, and he said with some self-reproach.

Qin Xiaochuan nodded in understanding.

In this seemingly peaceful era, the ambitions of Western countries to subvert our regime have not been abandoned for a moment, peaceful evolution, color revolutions, proxy wars...... It is being played out all over the world all the time.

"Elder Ning, what is the specific plan for the AIP operation?" Qin Xiaochuan asked solemnly.

"Get back this design material that the U.S. intelligence agencies have kept, and bring back the traitor who is now a U.S. citizen. Ning Lao said with burning eyes.

"Why did you choose me?" Qin Xiaochuan pouted.

He thought with some grievances: They really think of themselves and entrust such an important task to a child who is only seventeen or eighteen years old. What if I can't complete the task?

"Because you are Qin Xiaochuan. Ning Lao said confidently, "Moreover, we know that you went to the United States to treat people this time, and you also had a secret mission. ”

"Do I have the right to choose?"

"Of course, you can't be tied up as a couple. ”

Qin Xiaochuan nodded, stood up and said to Wei Lao, "Grandpa." I think we should go out, otherwise Sister Mingxian may lose her temper. ”

"You haven't told us your choice yet. Wei Lao waved his hand and said.

"I thought the two grandfathers already knew. Qin Xiaochuan touched his nose and said, "I refuse to accept this task." ”

Ning Lao sighed: "That's a pity, we have no choice but to put you under house arrest." ”

"Why?" Qin Xiaochuan was stunned and said, "Didn't you say that I have the right to choose?"

Ning Lao replied expressionlessly: "You chose to refuse, and we didn't stop you. But the consequence of such a choice is house arrest. ”

Seeing Qin Xiaochuan's incredulous expression, Wei Lao explained: "Such a major mission, if it is leaked out, the direct consequence will be that the mission will be known to the enemy. Therefore, we can only wronged you and put you under house arrest until the mission is completed, and you can regain your freedom. ”

Qin Xiaochuan was speechless, pondered for a moment, then stretched out his hands in front of Ning Lao, and said lightly: "Okay, I'm willing to be put under house arrest by you." ”

Seeing this, Wei Lao and Ning Lao looked at each other.

After a pause, Old Man Wei slapped the table and reprimanded: "Qin Xiaochuan, how can you say such spineless words? How could my Wei family's precious princess fall in love with your soft bones?"

Qin Xiaochuan was speechless, touched his nose and said, "I am also a human being, and I am also afraid of death, not to mention that I am still so young." Just remind Wei Lao again, I don't have the slightest idea of wanting to be your Wei family's son-in-law. ”

Wei Lao suddenly blew his beard and glared at him, but he couldn't speak.

Just as Qin Xiaochuan opened the door and was about to walk out, Ning Lao's majestic voice came from behind: "What if this mission is related to rescuing Xiao Weibei?"