Director Zhang's Surprise

Director Zhang's car sped away, quickly vanishing from Chen Mu's sight. Clearly, he was eager to return and have someone verify the technical documents in his hands.

After all, this was Fifth-generation fighter technology. If it was genuine, it would hold enormous significance for improving China's military strength!

That was why Director Zhang was in such a hurry to get back and have someone determine whether this really was Fifth-generation fighter technology. If it was, Chen Mu's assessment would have to be raised by another great deal.

"Worthy of a chief. What an impressive entourage."

Seeing more than ten cars discreetly escorting him, Father could not help but sigh.

"By the way, what did the Chief mean when he mentioned Yulin Road?"

Father looked at Chen Mu in puzzlement.

"Nothing."

Chen Mu was hardly going to tell him that he had killed three people there.

Having crossed into Marvel World and appeared in China of all places, Chen Mu could not help complaining inwardly. There were too many constraints here, and he could not do many things freely. Take killing, for instance. A case like that in China would be incredibly troublesome. It was nothing like America, where killing one or two people would not even cause a ripple...

"So what if his entourage was impressive? Didn't he still come here personally to see me? That means I'm not doing too badly now, right?"

Chen Mu snorted smugly.

A general was indeed one of the most influential figures in China's military. For someone like that to personally come and meet him, it would be a lie to say he was not excited!

"Come specifically to see you? Don't be stupid."

Father snorted and said, "The Chief had business to attend to and was passing through our city. Your Uncle Zhang just told me that he was inspecting the military district here, then stopped by on the way."

"..."

Just passing through?

No wonder. A mere set of firearm blueprints was still not enough to draw the attention of such a major figure. After hearing Father's words, Chen Mu understood.

Still, obtaining Fifth-generation fighter technology from him just happened to be Director Zhang's "surprise."

Perhaps the man had originally come to hold him accountable. Chen Mu had simply been lucky; otherwise, getting arrested would not have been impossible.

"Forget it. At least things are progressing fairly smoothly now, aren't they?"

Chen Mu sighed, feeling exhausted both mentally and physically. He had not even adjusted to the time difference before rushing over without stopping. He was tired, okay?

"Smoothly, my ass!"

Father said unhappily, "You're planning to start your own company? Why not just use the family company directly?"

"Dad, just run your contract manufacturing plant properly. Try to make it bigger and stronger, make it the biggest contract manufacturer in the world."

If they could reach the scale of Foxconn from his previous life, that would be truly remarkable.

There was no Foxconn in this world.

"Honestly, if you had reached an agreement with Stark back then, couldn't he have just invested in our company? Why insist on establishing a new one?"

As they spoke, father and son got into the car. It was getting late, Chen Mu had not rested properly, and Father naturally intended to head home as soon as possible.

"To avoid trouble. Let's hurry home. Anyway, you don't need to worry."

Chen Mu waved dismissively, feeling rather helpless inside.

"You brat, you said you wanted to surpass Stark. What kind of nonsense are you spouting? You..."

"Snore... snore..."

Father was still lecturing him when Chen Mu had already started snoring. Father could only shake his head helplessly and drive home.

After being worn out for so long, Chen Mu really was exhausted.

"From the materials and aerodynamic structure to the engine and stealth coating, the information here is extremely detailed. It should be genuine."

Inside a secret research institute, Director Zhang stood with his hands behind his back, calmly looking at the white-haired old man before him.

"General, where did you obtain such detailed information? As far as I know, there are only two Fifth-generation fighters currently in service in the world, and both are in American hands. Although China is also researching the J-20, this model differs greatly from all three of them!"

"How much work does it take to develop a Fifth-generation fighter?"

Director Zhang did not answer the old man's question, instead responding with one of his own.

The old man froze, then immediately understood. This was probably classified information, and it was indeed inappropriate to keep asking.

"An enormous amount. Take the J-20, for example. Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has spent years researching it and has only produced preliminary results. Neither its engine technology nor its stealth-coating technology is mature yet. Developing a Fifth-generation fighter like this one would require at least several times Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group's current investment."

Whether it was funding or testing, the resources consumed were terrifyingly vast.

So who would believe Chen Mu's claim that he had figured it out by himself?

"Could one person possibly develop it alone?"

Director Zhang still asked curiously.

"Impossible. The workload required for this kind of fighter could never be completed by one person. Even a third-generation fighter involves a great many disciplines: aerodynamic structures, engine technology, materials science, and so on. It would be difficult for one person to master that much knowledge even over an entire lifetime."

The old man rejected the notion without hesitation. Such a thing was simply impossible, utter fantasy.

"Interesting. Then, Elder Zhao, how great do you think the difference is between this model and the F-22?"

Among Fifth-generation heavy fighters, the only one currently in service seemed to be the F-22. The J-20 counted as one too, but it was still in the research stage and had not even produced a physical aircraft yet.

"It bears traces of the F-22 in every respect, but this model seems even more advanced. If it can be manufactured, I believe all of its performance figures may even surpass those of the F-22."

Elder Zhao was extremely certain.

"More advanced than the F-22?"

That conclusion gave Director Zhang quite a shock. The F-22 was considered the most advanced fighter in the world today. A fighter even more advanced than it was somewhat frightening!

It seemed Chen Mu had more secrets...

Just as Elder Zhao had said, no matter what, Director Zhang could not believe that Chen Mu had completed the research into a Fifth-generation fighter all by himself. Thinking of how Chen Mu had just returned from America, he suspected that these things had been stolen from there...

But how could information on a treasure like the F-22 possibly be stolen? That made no sense!

In any case, Director Zhang became even more curious about Chen Mu.

"Forget it. Everyone has their own secrets, and I won't investigate his. As long as it benefits the country, that is enough."

Director Zhang had a feeling that Chen Mu might bring him even more surprises!