Three Certificates

The implementation plan for turbofan + ramjet + scramjet was confirmed.

Chen Yi stayed at the Rongfei base for the following time.

He led a group of experts and academicians, guiding the theoretical and mathematical model construction of the new engine.

Time passed.

In the blink of an eye, more than twenty days went by.

Under the leadership of Chen Yi, who was like a cheat, the resources of several domestic supercomputers were mobilized for nearly a hundred supersonic wind tunnel tests. Coupled with the assistance and refinement of top experts and academicians, Finally, on the 25th day, the new engine model for turbofan + ramjet + scramjet was completed and passed verification on a mathematical and theoretical level.

Next, it would only be necessary to design and manufacture a prototype according to the guidance of the theoretical model.

Then, through the prototype, step-by-step testing and refinement of technical details, and improvement of design flaws, the turbofan + ramjet + scramjet engine could enter the mass production and practical stage.

With the experience of turbofan + ramjet + scramjet, the next step would be to design and manufacture a quad-combination engine: turbofan + ramjet + scramjet + rotating detonation.

This would enable a new type of amphibious aircraft capable of traveling from the atmosphere to space and from space to the atmosphere.

Further increasing the characteristics of turbofan engines would even allow for the design and manufacture of an all-weather, all-domain super fighter that could penetrate deep into space, a three-in-one combat aircraft for the earth, sky, and stars.

Of course, Chen Yi did not plan to be responsible for the design and manufacturing of the prototype or further testing and refinement.

He always kept his principles in mind.

To ensure humanity's scientific research potential, for any publicly released technology or technological system, he would only initiate it, providing the basic technology and theory.

He would not participate in the subsequent refinement and breakthroughs of the technology.

He was a pioneer of civilized technology, not its killer.

"Xiao Chen, are you really not considering staying?

With your talent, I believe that as long as you stay.

It won't be long before your achievements surpass all of us.

In the field of science and technology, you will lead our nation and people to achieve a great rejuvenation."

On a small path within the Rongfei base.

Professor Zhang, holding a document bag, looked at Chen Yi, who was already preparing to leave the base and return to Penghai, and asked with some anticipation.

"No, no, no, let's not even mention whether I have that much ability.

Even if the great rejuvenation of the nation is truly achieved in the field of science and technology.

It won't be the credit of just one person, but the credit of millions of scientific researchers like you, Professor."

Chen Yi refused outright: "After so many years, I've become accustomed to living alone.

Accustomed to researching alone.

Accustomed to pondering my own hobbies by myself.

If I were forced to stay here, it would either be that my style is incompatible with this place and affects your research state.

Or the rules of the system would institutionalize me and restrict my thinking."

"I understand."

Professor Zhang sighed and picked up the document bag in his hand: "Since you don't want to stay, then take these things with you. Read them when you get back."

"What is this?"

Chen Yi took the bag with some curiosity.

"It's your reward for this task. You'll understand when you open it back home."

Professor Zhang escorted Chen Yi to the base's runway.

The two-seater No. 20 Master Wei, which was already ready, taxied and took off into the sky after Chen Yi changed into his flight suit and boarded.

Less than two minutes after the two-seater No. 20 Master Wei took off.

On the other side of the runway, two single-seater No. 20 Master Wei took off together, caught up with the fighter jet Chen Yi was in, and flew escort on both sides towards the direction of Echeng.

Two hours later, Chen Yi landed his fighter jet at a base in Echeng.

It was the same brother who had brought him last time, but he had switched to a larger SUV to take him back to Penghai.

The SUV merged onto the highway.

Chen Yi looked back at the several off-road vehicles that had been following behind and asked the brother driving in front.

"Brother, do you know the vehicles behind us?"

"Reporting, Commander, I know them. They are all comrades escorting the Commander."

Commander?

A few question marks appeared in Chen Yi's mind, thinking he had misheard: "Did you just call me Commander?"

"Yes, Commander."

Chen Yi was stunned: "Why are you calling me Commander?"

"Report, Commander, these are the orders."

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Chen Yi was speechless.

Looking at his brother, who was driving with a resolute and serious expression, he thought about it and decided not to ask.

He would wait until they returned to Penghai and then call Professor Zhang to clarify the situation.

Returning from Rongcheng to Echeng, two thousand kilometers in two hours.

From Echeng back to Penghai, a little over a hundred kilometers also took two hours.

It was a little past noon.

Chen Yi returned to his studio.

He thanked the brother who had driven him, took the file bag given by Professor Zhang, and got out of the car.

"Boss, you're back!"

Seeing Chen Yi push the door open, Xia Keke, who was playing Honor of Kings, quickly put down her phone and stood up with a surprised look, shouting.

"Where's Xiaoyu?" Chen Yi asked, looking around curiously.

"She went out to handle some business."

Xia Keke walked over and poured Chen Yi a cup of tea.

"What business?"

"It's about the battery supplement contract. Manager He notified us the day before yesterday that the battery's trial production is complete and the official launch event will be held soon. Before that, the technology licensing agency contract between Yifei Lab and Yifei Company needs to be supplemented and signed. Xiaoyu is representing the lab to follow up and handle this matter."

"So that's what it is. Call Xiaoyu back. And notify Manager He to come see me this afternoon. I'll handle this myself."

Chen Yi nodded, took out the manila envelope Professor Zhang had given him, and untied the white string that sealed it.

"Boss, what's this?" Xia Keke asked curiously.

"I don't know either."

Chen Yi shook his head, reached into the file bag, and took out the contents.

Three certificates and a badge.

Chen Yi glanced at the seal on the certificates, then opened them. His expression immediately froze.

"Hiss! Boss, this..."

Beside him, Xia Keke gasped, exclaiming in disbelief, "Is this real?"

"Do I look like I have that much free time to forge certificates?"

Chen Yi also took a few deep breaths to calm his emotions and carefully examined the contents of the three certificates.

The three certificates were for Special Advisor, Party Member Certificate, and Second-Class Hero Model, along with a matching badge.

"Professor, what's going on with these certificates? Could there be a mistake?"

After carefully examining the three certificates, Chen Yi took out his phone and dialed Professor Zhang.

"I'll call you back, just a moment."

Professor Zhang didn't say anything but hung up directly.

After a few dozen seconds, a call came in from an unknown number, the kind that looked impressive.

Chen Yi answered the phone, and Professor Zhang's voice came through.

"The certificates are not mistaken. This is a reward for your contribution to the Black Eagle incident. It was originally a first-class merit. However, with your irreplaceable and even leading role in the proposal and development of the new engine, we old guys helped to apply for this. After special approval, the first-class merit was changed to Second-Class Hero Model. If the prototype is successfully manufactured and the true turbofan + ramjet + scramjet engine takes flight with impressive performance, this Second-Class Hero Model of yours might be promoted further."

Might be promoted further. If this Second-Class Hero Model is promoted further, does that mean First-Class? Or a national honorary title, a national medal of honor?

Chen Yi could hardly imagine it. He took out another certificate. "What about this Special Advisor?"

"Special Advisor, this is a special authorization granted to you.

With this authorization, many things concerning you can be arranged reasonably and legitimately.

Furthermore, this authorization also serves as proof of your identity.

In the future, if Yifei or you are involved in any classified projects, as long as the security level is not top secret, you will be exempt from scrutiny."

"I understand."

Chen Yi recalled the escort vehicles that followed him back from Goose City today and roughly understood what was going on.

As for the final Party Member Certificate, he didn't ask further.

This thing, as the name suggests, means you've joined the Party on the front lines.

"Does this count as bringing honor to my ancestors?" After chatting with Professor Zhang for a while, Chen Yi hung up the phone. Looking at the certificate and badge before him, a hint of emotion appeared in his eyes.