Want It or Not

Jiang Yan Hai felt a little awkward too, but after thinking it over, he still asked. The sooner they started on these things, the sooner the country could equip more advanced fighter jets.

If the fighters were only about the same level, the country might not consider them and would instead look toward exports. But if they were more advanced, then with the country's current capabilities, it could absolutely equip them.

But if he claimed that he could pull it off now, no one would believe him. Whether it was fighter jet or engine design, neither was something one person could handle alone. Both required an entire team.

There were some things he had no way to explain, but in order to turn these things into reality as quickly as possible and make the country stronger, Jiang Yan Hai did not care anymore. He still had to ask what needed asking.

"Old Liu, if civilian companies were to research these things, would there be any restrictions?" Jiang Yan Hai asked.

"There aren't really any restrictions. The country has been steadily opening up in this area. There are plenty of civilian companies researching civilian engines. Of course, if there really is a more advanced engine, confidentiality still needs to be taken seriously."

"But kid, even if you want to do this, your girlfriend might have money, but her family can't possibly let you use it for free, can they? And even if they do, that would be far too great a favor for you to owe." Old Liu looked at Jiang Yan Hai with some puzzlement.

"If you ask me, if you want to do research, just say the word and join our institute. I'll guide you for the first year or two. After that, with your abilities, there definitely won't