106: Chapter 106: Complete Performance Domination, Zhao Jun's Dilemma!

"LG-Turbofan Engine!"

General Manager Lu Zhiguo muttered to himself, his eyes brightening slightly.

After a moment of contemplation, his gaze returned to the design blueprints in his hand.

The lines on it, while not as standard as those drawn with professional tools,

were clear in structure, with detailed standard data and annotations for every component.

General Manager Lu Zhiguo was a veteran aero-engine researcher, and he recognized some of the structural organizations.

However, as he gradually read further down, his previously relaxed brow slowly began to furrow.

"Why is it designed like this here? Is there some special meaning to it?"

"Could it be that this can increase torque and thrust?"

The wrinkles on General Manager Lu Zhiguo's forehead grew as deep as small ditches in a field, deep enough to raise fish in.

He stroked his chin, staring at the various unique and diverse designs on the blueprint, lost in thought.

He wondered what the ultimate purpose of such a design could be.

Then, he took the theoretical analyses Xu Hao had written and cross-referenced them with the design blueprints, verifying them as he read.

Gradually, his eyes grew brighter and brighter, and his face filled with increasing shock.

"Holy crap! If designed this way, the total pressure ratio of the fan can reach 50, and the average single-stage pressure ratio can reach 5."

*Hiss...*

"Engineer Xu! Can... can this really be achieved?"

General Manager Lu Zhiguo asked Xu Hao with a look of utter disbelief.

Xu Hao smiled without saying a word, merely giving a gentle nod.

Nonsense!

Products from the [MOSS Technology System] are bound to be masterpieces!

Since he had drawn it, how could it not be achievable?

"This is just too terrifying, isn't it?"

General Manager Lu Zhiguo exclaimed, seeing Xu Hao's expression.

If this were the case, wouldn't it completely surpass the engine he was currently researching? A total beatdown?

No! 'Beatdown' wasn't the word for it!

They simply weren't in the same league!

A massive wave of shock surged in General Manager Lu Zhiguo's heart as he looked at Xu Hao, unable to speak for a long time.

Xu Hao had truly designed and developed a brand-new engine in less than a day.

Its performance far exceeded the engine he was currently developing.

In fact, General Manager Lu Zhiguo had an immature guess in his heart.

This LG-Turbofan Engine could probably be compared to that engine the USA boasted about.

Thinking of this, General Manager Lu Zhiguo felt a surge of excitement he couldn't suppress.

To the point where he found it hard to believe now, as if he were living in a dream.

Less than a day!

To design such an excellent engine—who would dare believe it if it were told?

And yet, it was truly happening right now!

"Engineer Xu, you are truly a genius!"

General Manager Lu Zhiguo took a deep breath.

Summing up a thousand words into one gesture, he gave Xu Hao a big thumbs up.

At this moment, his heart was filled with endless admiration.

Xu Hao smiled and waved his hand, then gestured for him to sit nearby.

"Although I've written the design drawings and theoretical knowledge in great detail, there are still some areas I need to explain to you."

Xu Hao said.

Hearing this, General Manager Lu Zhiguo's face instantly turned serious, and he scurried to bring over a chair, sitting beside Xu Hao to listen intently to his explanation.

Meanwhile,

on the other side,

although Zhao Jun's father had been admitted to the ICU, he was still not out of critical danger.

Zhao Jun felt that it wasn't a solution for the mother and son to just wait around like this.

Besides, his mother was getting on in years and couldn't handle the strain of staying up.

If she sat with him on the cold bench to wait, her body would surely give out.

Therefore, Zhao Jun told Zhao's Mother to go back and rest.

"Mom, you go back and rest first, I'll stay here!"

"As soon as Dad is out of danger, I'll give you a call."

Zhao Jun patted the back of his mother's hand, persuading her.

Zhao's Mother opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but seeing Zhao Jun's face full of concern and determination,

she pursed her lips, swallowed her words, and agreed.

"Alright, Mom will go back to rest and come back tomorrow. You can't let yourself get exhausted either, you hear?"

Zhao's Mother said dotingly.

Zhao Jun nodded, escorted his mother downstairs to the hospital entrance, called a car for her, and then returned to the ICU entrance.

During that time, he found a moment to go to the nurse's station to pay the fees.

Because Zhao's Father had undergone emergency resuscitation in the early hours and was subsequently sent to the ICU,

this alone had cost Zhao Jun over thirty thousand dragon currency.

Zhao Jun gritted his teeth, took out his salary card, and paid the money.

"Sigh, I have to find a way! Otherwise, if I can't pay the medical bills later, the hospital will definitely stop Dad's treatment."

Zhao Jun returned to the ICU entrance and sat on the bench, looking miserable.

He had only recently graduated and entered the Research Institute.

Although he was a researcher, because he was a newcomer, his salary wasn't high, only about ten thousand dragon currency a month.

Relying on this meager income and his pitifully small savings, he certainly couldn't hold out for long.

But... what else could he do?

Zhao Jun lay back on the bench, looking up at the pale ceiling, his heart filled with gloomy clouds.

The next day.

Zhao's Mother came early to take over the shift, holding a thick envelope in her hand.

"Mom, what is this?"

Zhao Jun looked at the envelope in his mother's hand and quickly guessed what was inside.

"This morning, I went to borrow some money from relatives. It's not much, only twenty thousand, but it can help with the immediate need. Go and pay the fees quickly."

Zhao's Mother stuffed the envelope into Zhao Jun's hand and instructed him.

Holding the envelope that still carried his mother's warmth, Zhao Jun's heart was filled with mixed emotions.

For these twenty thousand coins, how many cold looks had his mother endured?

Those sharp-tongued relatives must have made things difficult for his mother in every possible way.

Thinking of this, Zhao Jun's eyes turned red.

If he earned more money, how could he let his father suffer so much from his illness?

And how could he let his mother lower her pride to beg those relatives for money?

He didn't say much; he took the money and paid another installment of the medical fees.

Then, after bidding farewell to his mother, he went home to rest.

Lying on the bed, Zhao Jun kept sighing.

He thought of his father's uncertain fate and had no heart to sleep.

"What should I do? How on earth can I get the money?"

Zhao Jun clenched his fists, feeling powerless in his heart.

You only realize how little money you have when you need it most!

At this moment, he felt this deeply.

"Should I... ask my colleagues at the Research Institute to borrow some?"

Zhao Jun thought.

But then he shook his head, dismissing the idea.

Leaving aside whether they would lend it or not, even if they would, he couldn't bring himself to ask.

Besides, everyone's salary was low, and they didn't have much money either.

"Sigh..."

Zhao Jun gave a long sigh, picked up his phone, lit up the screen, and happened to see the WeChat message Ma Huaqiang had sent him last night.

His eyes flickered slightly.

After hesitating and thinking for a long time, Zhao Jun decided to ask this old classmate for help.

Because among so many old classmates, only in Ma Huaqiang did he see a hint of sincerity.

While others were bragging about their own situations, Ma Huaqiang was concerned about his family.

This made Zhao Jun feel warm and believe that Ma Huaqiang should be willing to help him.

He opened the chat box and typed.

"Huaqiang, are you there? I wanted to ask you for a favor."

Staring at this line of text for a long time, Zhao Jun finally clicked send with determination.