110: Chapter 110: Which professor from the Dragon Science Academy designed this?

Jiangnan Aviation.

After the seminar, seven or eight researchers walked toward the laboratory, their hearts filled with doubt.

They didn't understand why, when research and development were going so well, the chairman suddenly ordered them to abandon the engine they were working on.

"Say, what's going on with the chairman? The current engine is almost finished, yet he suddenly says to give it up. This..."

"Tell me about it. This engine is the result of several months of our hard work. General Manager Lu says to drop it just like that. Sigh."

"There's nothing we can do. We're just researchers, and he's the boss. We do whatever he says!"

"General Manager Lu said he wants to develop a new engine. Won't starting from scratch be even more time-consuming? And we'll have to redesign the blueprints."

The researchers voiced their different opinions and grumbled, arriving at the laboratory a moment later.

Inside the laboratory, General Manager Lu Zhiguo had already been waiting for a long time.

Seeing them enter, he showed them the blueprints directly.

"These are the design blueprints for the engine we'll be developing next. Study them carefully. If there's anything you don't understand, ask me anytime; I'll answer you right here!"

After speaking, Lu Zhiguo placed all of the dozens of LG-Turbofan Engine blueprints drawn by Xu Hao, along with some of the theoretical knowledge, onto the laboratory workbench.

Hearing this, the researchers were startled.

"General Manager Lu, you already have the blueprints for the new engine?"

One of the researchers asked.

Lu Zhiguo nodded and pointed to the blueprints on the table.

Seeing this, the researchers hurriedly stepped forward and picked up the blueprints one after another.

At first, they didn't think much of it because the exterior of the engine was almost identical to the one they were currently building.

However, as they continued reading, the shock on their faces grew.

"The compressor can actually be designed like this? How ingenious!"

"If we follow these design sketches and theoretical data, then the performance of this engine will be absolutely terrifying!"

"What a perfect design. The bypass ratio is perfectly enhanced, and the effective power conversion rate is significantly improved!"

"General Manager Lu, this... where did you get these engine blueprints? Did you design them?"

The researchers were undoubtedly stunned by the design proposal in their hands.

They had never seen such a bold and innovative design.

The main components of the engine, including the rotor, fan, compressor, combustion chamber, and turbine, all featured brand-new designs.

Many of the technologies involved were things they had never heard of or seen before.

They were suddenly filled with curiosity.

Where did Lu Zhiguo get such an advanced design proposal?

Could it be that Lu Zhiguo had a sudden epiphany and developed the design himself?

Thinking of this, they looked at Lu Zhiguo in astonishment.

Lu Zhiguo's ability to become the chairman of Jiangnan Aviation naturally meant he wasn't someone without professional technical expertise.

On the contrary, Lu Zhiguo was previously a graduate student at Northern Industrial University, engaged in the research and development of aero-engines.

Later, he came south to start his own business and founded the Jiangnan Aviation Group.

Therefore, their first thought was that this design proposal had been developed by Lu Zhiguo himself.

However...

They had been with Lu Zhiguo the entire time recently, and they hadn't seen him devoted to any research.

Watching their reactions, Lu Zhiguo felt immensely satisfied. The smile on his face wouldn't quit; it almost looked as if he really had designed this proposal himself.

After his moment of joy, he said with total nonchalance:

"Do you think I look like someone who could design an aero-engine with such superior performance?"

It wasn't that he was belittling himself or lacked self-confidence.

It was just that...

Even if he were given more time, he could never have designed a proposal that surpassed most of the current aero-engine technology on Planet Blue.

This wasn't a matter of time at all; it was a matter of professional expertise.

Lu Zhiguo's words left the researchers stunned for a moment, unsure of how to respond.

Some of the researchers rubbed their shiny, balding heads, while others awkwardly rubbed their noses.

The rest simply stopped looking at Lu Zhiguo and focused their gaze on the blueprints in their hands.

"Alright, never mind where these blueprints came from for now. I just want to ask you all: Is this design good? Will an engine like this work? Compared to our engine, which one is more powerful?"

Lu Zhiguo asked several questions in a row.

Without even thinking, several researchers spoke up immediately.

"This design proposal definitely works!"

"That's right! Although it might sound harsh, the engine we're developing now simply isn't on the same level as this one."

"If a design like this doesn't work, I don't know where else we could find a better one!"

"Good!" Lu Zhiguo was very satisfied with their reaction. He was also extremely optimistic about and fond of the LG-Turbofan Engine.

"Then everyone, let's get to work according to this design! Strive to develop and build this engine as quickly as possible."

"By the way, I should tell you that if we can build this engine perfectly, we might have the chance to participate in its future R&D. Even more likely, Jiangnan Aviation could be commissioned to manufacture it!"

Lu Zhiguo's words were filled with temptation.

"General Manager Lu, are you serious?"

The researchers' eyes lit up as they asked in pleasant surprise.

"Absolutely!"

"So, everyone, roll up your sleeves and work hard!"

"Show your true skills and let others see what Jiangnan Aviation is truly capable of."

Lu Zhiguo encouraged them with a passionate tone.

If they could reach a deep cooperation with Xu's Heavy Industry to manufacture the LG-Turbofan Engine...

Jiangnan Aviation would grow stronger and stronger.

At that time, it wouldn't even be impossible to suppress Northern Aviation.

Speaking of which...

Ever since the two aviation groups were established, Northern Aviation had always been the leader in technology, and its market share was also greater than Southern Aviation's.

Lu Zhiguo had led Jiangnan Aviation in an attempt to catch up for decades, but he had never been able to fulfill his wish.

They had always lagged behind in core technology.

But now, things were about to change slightly.

As long as Xu Hao agreed to cooperate with Jiangnan Aviation, anything was possible.

Surpassing Northern Aviation was definitely within reach!

Hearing Lu Zhiguo's words, the researchers also picked up on another layer of meaning.

Someone was testing them!

If their skills weren't up to par, Jiangnan Aviation might miss out on such an advanced engine.

But if the engine they built was qualified, then they would have the opportunity to continue cooperating and even develop and produce this engine in the future!

Thinking of this, the researchers immediately nodded their agreement solemnly.

"Don't worry, General Manager Lu. A person lives to prove their worth!"

"Now that we have the design proposal and the blueprints, we will definitely build this engine to perfection!"

Lu Zhiguo nodded.

The researchers immediately got to work.

However...

A doubt still lingered in their hearts.

And that was: where exactly did the engine blueprints in their hands come from?

"Could it be some famous Old Professor from the Dragon Academy of Sciences in the aviation field?"

The researchers speculated.

Thinking of this, they looked forward to personally meeting this Old Professor.

Someone who could design such an engine must be a very senior Old Professor!

What a great honor it would be to meet such an Old Professor!