Time passes swiftly, like a stream that never ceases to flow.
Before long, the calendar turned to December. The vast northwestern region of the Dragon Country, affected by the Siberian cold front, experienced an exceptionally harsh winter. The biting northern winds howled day and night, and people were forced to stay indoors, huddled around their stoves for warmth.
At the edge of the desert, the gates of the Dragon Country's northwest rocket base clanged loudly as the fierce wind battered them. The two soldiers guarding the gate, clad in thick military overcoats and wearing train conductor hats, found little solace from the frigid gusts.
Suddenly, the honking of a car broke the stillness from within the base. One of the soldiers peered inside and quickly opened the gates. The other soldier moved aside the wire-enclosed roadblock, allowing a military jeep to slowly emerge. The soldiers saluted the jeep as it passed, and after a moment, the vehicle drove away.
However, it hadn't gone far when loud calls rang out from the entrance.
"Chief Engineer Jiang!"
"Chief Engineer Jiang!"
The jeep came to a halt about 100 meters from the gates. Jiang Fan stepped out, followed by Lei Kun, their clothes rustling against the icy winds.
"Chief Engineer Jiang, come back whenever you have the time!"
"We will miss you, Chief Engineer Jiang!"
Jiang Fan waved in acknowledgment, but as he opened his mouth to speak, the wind silenced him. At that moment, Ge Zhicheng, stationed at the gate, called out to the crowd:
"Three, two, one, shout!"
And in unison, the entire crowd yelled:
"Thank you, Chief Engineer Jiang!"
The cheers echoed loudly, reverberating throughout the northwest base. Over two hundred personnel at the gates bowed deeply to Jiang Fan.
Seeing this, Jiang Fan's heart was deeply moved. He saluted them in return, offering his respect.
"Jiang Fan, get back in the car! Your clothes are too thin!" Lei Kun reminded him.
Jiang Fan waved once more and returned to the jeep. Lei Kun closed the door and sat in the passenger seat, and the vehicle slowly departed.
The over two hundred researchers at the gate did not leave immediately; they continued to wave as the jeep drove off. They didn't lower their arms until the vehicle disappeared over a small hill.
Many of the scientists were in tears.
In the span of just one month, Jiang Fan had successfully led them in developing the thousand-ton rocket engine. This was the first major technological breakthrough for the northwest base in seven years.
They were all profoundly grateful to Jiang Fan.
Especially the older generation of researchers, who had never imagined that the base would achieve such a breakthrough before their retirement. To their surprise, Jiang Fan, in just one month, led them to develop aerospace technology that surpassed that of every other country.
It restored the glory of their northwest base and provided a perfect conclusion to their careers at the base.
...
At the Dragon Country Aerospace Bureau Headquarters:
"The research is a success! Ha ha..."
"We've truly succeeded, this is a thousand-ton rocket engine!"
"That Jiang Fan is something else! This time, I'm definitely going to apply for a proper reward for him!"
Zhang Kesong, the director of the Aerospace Bureau, said excitedly.
"Liu, write up the documents, I'll submit them immediately!"
"This time, Jiang Fan really brought honor to the northwest base and to our people! Ha ha..."
"By the way, Liu, why didn't you bring Jiang Fan here?"
Liu Tianhang sighed and replied,
"Jiang Fan's mentor, Long Lao, has been diagnosed with cancer and was hospitalized yesterday. Jiang Fan rushed back upon hearing the news."
"Long Lao has cancer?" Zhang Kesong looked shocked.
"Long Lao is a pillar of our scientific community; to think he's fallen ill! Sigh..."
"When we go to Kyoto for the report, let's pay him a visit together."
The Aerospace Bureau's director, Zhang Kesong, then convened a meeting about the thousand-ton rocket engine. The team discussed the report to be submitted to the state and other recommendations.
Finally, they compiled a report, which was submitted to the high-ranking leaders of the Dragon Country.
When the leadership learned of the success of the thousand-ton rocket engine, they were filled with excitement.
They clearly remembered the humiliation they faced a month ago, when the United States had delivered a blow to the Dragon Country, with Bai Yanlang making derogatory remarks about the nation.
This time, they were ready to strike back.
The leadership placed great importance on this research achievement.
As they gathered for a meeting, one of the senior leaders received a message and immediately projected a video onto the meeting room's screen.
The image revealed none other than Bai Yanlang, the scientist who had developed the 700-ton rocket engine for the United States.
"One, what's this video?" asked one of the senior leaders.
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