Two days later, on the other side of the sea.

On a bench in the park, Chen Yunyong sat next to a middle-aged man, looking indifferent.

"There's really no need to struggle anymore, there's no hope."

"Actually, I shouldn't have chosen to come here in the first place, at that time, I always felt that I could learn something new from them, and after I went back, I could quickly pull up the domestic technology."

"I didn't expect that people asked me to come over, so they didn't plan to let me go back."

"Even they didn't even want to give me a research job for the sake of secrecy, so I had to teach at the university."

"I also had a problem with my passport, and if I want to get it back, it's impossible."

"All roads are blocked, and to do anything else is to take unnecessary risks."

"So, let's give up. In a few years, or another 10 years, maybe there will be a turnaround. ”

Hearing his words, the man sighed and asked rhetorically:

"I know that, but I also know that you want to go back, don't you?"

"I think."

Chen Yunyong nodded firmly, but then, his face showed obvious loss.

"But now, I don't really need me there, do I?"

"You even have a copy of the F119, and there is even a J-22."

"I saw the news, it was Shen Fei who did it."

"I don't think they have that kind of strength, it should be in our talent team, a few amazing geniuses were born."

"That's the only answer."

"With them, I don't matter that much."

"You don't believe in yourself?"

The man lowered his voice, but his tone became stern.

Chen Yunyong smiled bitterly and replied:

"Mingshu, how can I trust myself?"

"During my five years here, I didn't have the opportunity to get in touch with any real cutting-edge research, and I couldn't even get into the most basic laboratories of the university."

"How many times have I wanted to give you some useful information, but nothing can be done."

"All I do is repeat over and over again to teach lessons that I've already been familiar with, to educate students here who are just entering college about the fundamentals of thermodynamics."

"What do you think I have to do to return to the field of scientific research?"

"Really, give up, I'm not worth your effort."

"When you meet me, you're taking a lot of risk, and I don't want anyone else to be affected by me."

"You also know that after the first flight of the J-22, they have already started a round of strict scrutiny to protect themselves."

As he spoke, Chen Yunyong stood up and was about to leave, but the man named Mingshu grabbed his sleeve.

"Sit down and talk a little longer."

"What else to talk about?"

Chen Yunyong said helplessly.

"Let's talk about new directions. What if I say that they want you to go back, not to let you continue to do hangfa, but to give you a completely new subject? ”

"A completely new subject? What topics? ”

"Two-stage counter-rotating lift fan."

"Lift fan?!"

Chen Yunyong's eyes widened in shock, then he looked around left and right, and said in a low voice:

"Mingshu, do you know what that means?"

"It's an extremely dangerous topic, are you sure your surroundings are safe?"

Mingshu nodded and replied:

"You can rest assured that this is our safe zone, we have set up electromagnetic interference facilities, and no one can listen to our conversation within 50 meters."

Hearing this, Chen Yunyong raised his head again and looked around, and sure enough, there were only two of them in the empty park.

Only then did he put his mind at ease and continued to ask:

"You're going to get STOVL planes?"

Mingshu nodded and replied:

"Yes, that's the direction we're going to discuss and study, but I can't tell you more details here."

"I understand. Is it 601? ”

"No, 611."

Chen Yunyong took a deep breath, and then said thoughtfully:

"That is to say, this project is not the same as the 601 Institute's original lift fan project, which is almost unfinished, I probably guess what you are going to do."

"Mingshu, you shouldn't tell me this here, I don't have this qualification."

Mingshu smiled lightly and replied:

"You think too much of yourself."

"In the first few years, the information you provided helped us a lot, and we know that it was that information that caused you to stay here."

"Your loyalty is evident, and there's no reason why we can't trust you."

"Besides, the early review of you has been completed, otherwise I wouldn't be here."

"Okay."

Chen Yunyong's hand subconsciously buckled the seat under him, at this moment, he had not fluctuated for a long time, and his heart had almost become a dead silence, and a spark suddenly ignited.

Two-stage counter-rotating lift fan.

He had seen such a technique in the process documents of the F-35B, but when he wanted to get more detailed information, he had already been put on the danger list and transferred from his post.

This did not dampen his curiosity about the technology, and even during the five years he was teaching, he tried to deduce it intermittently.

Because he knows that once it can be realized, the way modern carrier-based aircraft fight will undergo a major change.

It's a pity that his personal strength is too weak.

Even if he thinks he is brilliant, he is still unable to cope with such a huge problem.

And now, the 611 Institute in China has actually started the research on this topic, which means that if you can return to China smoothly, you will no longer be alone in the face of various difficulties.

His heart beat violently, and only after he had finally calmed down did he ask:

"Is 611 all sure? How far can they go? ”

"I can't reveal."

Mingshu replied decisively.

He then continued:

"But they won't give up."

Chen Yunyong let out a long sigh, he already had the answer in his heart.

"I accept the invitation."

"But the question is, how do I get back?"

"We'll play the cards."

Speaking of this, Mingshu suddenly laughed.

"We will invite you in the name of the 601 Institute, and the evidence chain will be prepared in advance, and what they see is that after you go back, you will only participate in the 601 Institute's chicken rib project."

"It's not enough, it can only be used as a 'formal' reason, and it's not convincing at all."

"The other party is not stupid, how can he not see the problem."

Chen Yunyong said with a frown.

"Of course not enough, as you said, it's a formal justification to make some people feel right on the side of Congress."

"In addition to this, we will exchange something with them."

"What's that?"

A sly smile appeared on Mingshu's face, and then he replied:

"An EC-130H, and the crew members on it."

"You've locked them up for so long?"

Chen Yunyong was shocked.

"What's that, what's that!"

"It's too difficult to repair, there are too many personnel, our comrades, it's too hospitable."

Two hours later, Chen Yunyong returned to his apartment near Princeton University, and even though he had tried his best to suppress it, his face still revealed a bit of joy.

His wife, who had already prepared the meal, saw his expression and asked with some curiosity:

"What's wrong today? Happy event? ”

Chen Yunyong shook his head and did not answer.

This is not that he does not trust his wife, in fact, his wife Liu Huixia is also a technician who is "forced to stay" like him, and has even experienced some confidential incidents similar to him.

But according to the confidentiality requirements, he still tried not to reveal too much information to her, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

"If you don't say it, don't say it, anyway, as long as it's a good thing, it will definitely be my share."

Looking at his wife's coquettish expression, Chen Yunyong stepped forward and gently took her hand, and said:

"That's a good thing, but I can't really tell you yet."

"In another month at most, there will be news."

"Don't worry, we."

Chen Yunyong originally wanted to say, "Our days here are over", but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed again.

From his eyes, Liu Huixia saw a light that she hadn't seen for a long time, which made her heart beat violently.

"There's movement over there?"

She asked excitedly.

"You can't say it, you can't say you eat it!"

Chen Yunyong happily sat down at the dining table, which was served with two simple dishes and one soup, both of which were characteristic of his Hunan hometown.

After stretching out his chopsticks and tasting them, Chen Yunyong chuckled and said:

"This braised pork is too sweet, and the wine flavor is heavy."

"You, after so many years, you still make the taste of AH."

"Mao's braised pork, the important thing is to be fragrant, spicy, no spicy, this dish will not be a dish."

"I'll come next time, don't spoil this good pork belly."

Liu Huixia glared at him dissatisfied, and said:

"Today was supposed to be your turn to cook in shifts, and it was also your food that I bought, who told you to go out temporarily?"

"Let's make do with a bite, I'll buy you groceries tomorrow, and you can do whatever you want."

"Well, buy more tomorrow and celebrate."

Chen Yunyong replied vaguely while taking a big bite to eat.

He was about to talk to his wife about the next day's recipe, but at that moment, there was a knock on the door of the room.

Both of them frowned at the same time.

At this time, friends basically don't come to the door.

Even if it's a friend, they don't knock on the door in this way.

Who is it?

Chen Yunyong vigilantly beckoned his wife to stand behind him, then picked up the baseball bat standing by the door and looked out through the cat's eye.

And when he saw the man standing outside the door, his heart sank suddenly.

A middle-aged man wearing a trench coat and holding a document.

The other is his colleague in Princeton, Dick.

There is no doubt that this was a surprise inspection.

Chen Yunyong gave his wife a look, motioned for her to stay away from the door, then took a deep breath and opened the door.

The man at the door immediately opened his mouth at the first sight of him:

"Professor Chen, my name is Aidiel, and we have received a report that we need to check on you."

"This is a search warrant, this is my ID."

"Professor Dick is the technical advisor for this inspection, and he has the same rights as me."

Chen Yunyong looked at Dick behind Edil with a sinking face, and the latter replied with a slightly evasive gaze:

"Chen, you know, I'm just working with the job."

Chen Yunyong sighed and stepped out of the way.

Yes, Dick just worked with it.

In fact, under the pressure of this powerful department, who can not cooperate?

It's just that this kind of cooperation process can never be pleasant.

Adil walked past him without squinting, as if he didn't pay attention to him at all.

Then, he took Dick straight to Chen Yunyong's study, rummaging through his desk and bookcase unscrupulously.

Seeing this scene, Liu Huixia stepped forward dissatisfiedly and shouted at Aidiel:

"You guys are ridiculous! Why check us? Tell me why, or I'll call the police now! ”

Hearing her words, a mocking smile appeared on Ediel's face.

"Call the police? Madam, the search warrant in my hand was authorized by the police department, and I acted completely in accordance with the law. ”

"If you are dissatisfied with the way I work, you can complain to us according to the number on the certificate, and someone will accept it."

With that, Add continued to rummage through the bookcase.

As if he didn't find it convenient, he pulled out all the drawers and threw them on the ground.

The violent shaking shook the ceramic doll that was originally placed on the table, it fell to the floor and shattered, Liu Huixia wanted to rush up to stop it, but was pulled by Chen Yunyong on the side.

"Don't fight him."

Chen Yunyong said in a deep voice.

His fists were only clenched, and at this moment, he felt a great humiliation.

He, a top expert in the field of aeronautics, a professor at Princeton, was knocked on the door at dinner time, brutally searched for no reason, and even smashed his beloved ornaments.

If such an act had been committed to a normal resident, it would have been possible to sue the federal court and put the person in jail a long time ago.

But he had no way to resist.

Because he knows that he is not an ordinary person.

At least, not officially.

He was "on the phone", and from beginning to end, he was a criminal suspect.

Fortunately, it will not be anymore soon.

Chen Yunyong gently patted his wife's back to comfort him, while on the other side, Dick had been called over by Edil to help identify the documents and notes that were spread out on the ground.

"This is a note on the structural design of the aviation engine, no big deal."

"This is a structural diagram of the combustion chamber, which is very ordinary and not secret."

"This is a research note on a lift fan, Chen, are you working on a two-stage counter-rotating lift fan?"

Dick suddenly raised his head, looked at Chen Yunyong and asked.

Aidil on the side also stood up vigilantly, with his right hand on his waist, as if as soon as Chen Yunyong said an inappropriate word, he would immediately pull out a gun and arrest him.

Chen Yunyong looked at Dick without fear and asked:

"What? Does this involve your secrets? ”

Dick shook his head and replied:

"Not quite the other way around. Chen, your research is too rudimentary. ”

"If I look at it from my perspective, the documentation doesn't even get you started with the technology."

There was a hint of pity in Dick's eyes, and then he continued:

"Chen, do you really think it makes sense to do this?"

"I don't understand why you're turning down our kindness."

"It's a country with no future, and only by staying here can you truly realize your value."

"But that country that has no future, developed a fourth-generation aircraft before you, and captured the EA-6B with that fourth-generation aircraft."

Chen Yunyong interrupted him mercilessly.

It was just an accident. Moreover, unilateral results do not represent anything. ”

"You don't really think that the birth of a fourth-generation aircraft can completely change the technological landscape of two countries, right?"

"Who knows?"

Chen Yunyong replied noncommittally.

Listening to the conversation between the two, Ediel's expression relaxed slightly, and he left the study and continued to check the other rooms.

But Dick didn't seem to want to give up, he walked to Chen Yunyong's side with a sincere expression, and continued to speak:

"Chen, you really are one of the most promising experts I have ever met, your wisdom is far above me, all you need is experience."

"Look at the drawings of these lift fans that you made, they are very immature, but I have to admit that they are absolutely genius works."

"Are you really willing to plant your own seeds on that barren land?"

"You know, they're not without a lift fan project, but from 1995 to now, have they had any results?"

"Nope!"

"And it will never happen in the future!"

"Chen, promise me, give them up."

"Give them up, choose us, and you'll get everything you want."

Chen Yunyong turned his head to look at the ceramic shards in that place, and then pointed to it and said to Dick:

"That's all I want? If so, then I'm even less likely to ask for it. ”

"It's just you know, it's just a last resort!"

Dick's tone was a little anxious.

He really values Chen Yunyong very much, and he does regret the "self-depravity" of this genius, but at this moment, he doesn't seem to have too many words to use to persuade the other party.

"There's nothing compelled to do, I'm forced to stay here."

Looking at Chen Yunyong's determined expression, Dick sighed deeply.

"Well, I see what you mean."

"Remember, Chen, it's your own choice."

"You give up your future, and in the days to come, maybe you'll have to spend your life as an ordinary university professor."

"I really feel sorry for you, but I can't help you."

"I don't need your help."

Chen Yunyong's tone softened slightly, he looked into Dick's eyes, and continued to speak:

"Dick, you're a good friend, but our positions are different, and that can't be changed."

"I understand. You should be glad that I am here this time, and if it were someone else, they might even label you as a criminal for all sorts of unwarranted reasons."

"Thank you."

Chen Yunyong nodded and said.

The two left the study, and outside, all the rooms of the entire apartment had been turned into a mess by Adiel.

"Okay, don't look for it, there's no leak we're looking for here, he's just doing normal research."

Hearing this, Adil stood up disappointed.

"I hope so."

"Professor Chen, I hope you understand your situation."

"You're not that strong, you're just built on our resources."

"Leave us, you. Nothing. ”

With that, he walked straight to the door.

As he passed by the restaurant, he glanced at the table next to him, then sniffed the air, and said mockingly:

"Garbage Chinese cuisine."

Liu Huixia, who was standing on the side, snorted and said with the same disdain:

"White pigs can't eat fine chaff."

(End of chapter)