113: Chapter 113 Ways to Make Money!

"Ma Huaqiang, Ma Huaqiang? What are you daydreaming about?"

Zhao Jun was in the middle of talking enthusiastically, but when he turned back, he saw Ma Huaqiang staring blankly.

"Oh? I was wondering, is Xu's Heavy Industry the heavy industry group that was trending on social media before?"

Ma Huaqiang snapped out of it and hurriedly said.

"Yes, that's right! It's the Xu's Heavy Industry that was trending!"

Zhao Jun's expression was excited.

It was as if he was very happy that Ma Huaqiang knew about Xu's Heavy Industry.

"I heard on the news that Xu's Heavy Industry also developed the A-225 Military Transport Aircraft for the military? Working in a state-owned enterprise like that, logically speaking, your salary and benefits should be pretty good, right?"

Ma Huaqiang looked at Zhao Jun with confusion.

"That may be true, but I am not a researcher at Xu's Heavy Industry; I belong to our own Research Institute. I came here this time because of a mission requirement."

"Besides, I only joined the Research Institute last year and am a newly appointed researcher, so my compensation hasn't gone up yet, naturally. Once I have more seniority, my salary and benefits will gradually increase."

Zhao Jun's face was filled with anticipation.

For these researchers, apart from their basic salary, they rely on daily perks and project subsidies.

His seniority was still shallow, and even if he participated in the university Research Institute's projects, the money he could get was very little, almost none.

Ma Huaqiang nodded.

"There are at least a thousand researchers like me who are working on projects under Engineer Xu."

"This project is huge. I estimate that once it's finished, if the testing is successful, the country will likely issue a subsidy."

Thinking of this, Zhao Jun felt a bit happy.

Currently, through the hard work and overcoming difficulties of thousands of researchers, the 6th Generation Stealth Bomber project is already halfway done.

He believed that it wouldn't be long before the 6th Generation Stealth Bomber belonging to the Dragon Kingdom would be unveiled.

And at that time, they, the researchers fighting day and night, would be the heroes of the motherland.

The country would naturally give them a substantial subsidy.

Zhao Jun's heart was boiling with excitement.

Watching Zhao Jun, who was lost in his own excitement, Ma Huaqiang took a light sip of tea, his eyes lowered, not knowing what he was thinking about.

After Zhao Jun came back to his senses, Ma Huaqiang asked him:

"It seems this project is indeed huge, to be able to make you this excited. Zhao Jun, what kind of project is this exactly?"

Zhao Jun calmed down slightly at this moment, shook his head hurriedly, and his face carried an apologetic look.

"I'm sorry, Ma Huaqiang, this is a national confidential project and cannot be leaked. Otherwise, I'll be spending the rest of my life in prison."

Zhao Jun laughed it off.

Although their relationship was good enough now, and Ma Huaqiang had even lent him 500,000 yuan.

But in the face of national secrets, he still knew the difference between right and wrong.

Ma Huaqiang was slightly stunned, then laughed heartily.

"It's okay, it was my blunder, haha..."

Ma Huaqiang stood up and poured Zhao Jun a cup of hot tea.

The moment he put down the teapot, a flash of shrewdness crossed his eyes.

When he looked at Zhao Jun afterwards, his face was once again piled with smiles.

After chatting for a few sentences, Zhao Jun saw that Ma Huaqiang was still unwilling to take the initiative to talk about the way to make money.

He had no choice but to thicken his skin and ask again:

"Good brother, what kind of work are you actually doing? Tell me specifically, let me see for myself."

He had gone all out today; he must ask Ma Huaqiang about this way to make money.

Whether it works or not is one thing, but at least he could get some information.

If he ever encountered real difficulties one day, he would have an extra option.

Ma Huaqiang rubbed his chin with two fingers and pondered for a while.

"Really want to know?"

"Would I lie? Rest assured, if your way really can make money, not only will I pay you back immediately, but another day I will definitely treat you to a big meal."

Zhao Jun patted his chest and guaranteed.

His heart was itching!

His father's sudden illness this time gave him a wake-up call.

If there were no savings in his pocket, encountering some emergency would be life-threatening!

So.

He hoped that this way of making money from Ma Huaqiang would allow him to have an extra source of income.

Ma Huaqiang raised an eyebrow and then said:

"Actually, it's not some secret work; it's just that few people know the channels, which is why it's so profitable. As the saying goes, rarity makes things valuable!"

Zhao Jun nodded and continued listening.

"My work, to put it plainly, is collecting data for others."

"Those environmental protection organizations abroad, you should know them, right?"

Ma Huaqiang asked.

"I know, there are quite a lot of such organizations abroad. Some are spontaneously organized by the public, and some are official organizations."

Zhao Jun actually knew something about this.

"Exactly, those kinds of organizations."

"They generally need the human geography, terrain, and geography of some places to conduct observations, simulations, and so on."

"I am responsible for some of the terrain they need, and then I transmit it to them."

"Of course, besides these environmental organizations, there are also some map companies that need such information. Because their map information needs to be updated frequently, they can't just send people over from headquarters directly, right? So, they need volunteers like us!"

"..."

Ma Huaqiang simply introduced the so-called job to Zhao Jun.

Hearing this, Zhao Jun asked the question he was most concerned about.

"In that case, for one piece of information, how much of a subsidy will they give you?"

Ma Huaqiang rolled his eyes.

"It depends on the situation; not every piece of information will be adopted."

"Of course, if it is adopted, if it's on the low end, one piece of information is 10,000, and if it's on the high end, it varies from 50,000, 100,000, to hundreds of thousands. The key depends on whether your information is accurate enough, and its importance!"

After hearing this, Zhao Jun's eyes suddenly lit up.

"That much?!"

This was simply beyond his imagination.

Just taking a photo, one piece of information, and he could receive at least 10,000 in subsidies.

If someone on the side of the road told him this, Zhao Jun would definitely think that this person was either crazy or a scammer.

However, since Ma Huaqiang told him this, it was hard for him not to believe it.

There was no need for other reasons; just the genuine leather sofa he was sitting on, the Biluochun tea he was drinking, and this luxurious villa, etc.

These were the best proof!

However, he thought about it again.

Wouldn't taking photos of these terrains and buildings be illegal?

"Ma Huaqiang, wouldn't this violate the relevant laws of the Dragon Kingdom?"

Zhao Jun asked with some worry.

"Zhao Jun, don't go throwing accusations around!"

"This is regular information updating and interoperability. You know Google Maps, right? After these photos are transmitted over, their maps will be updated. This is a matter of benefiting the people and convenience."

"If you don't want to do it, then don't, but you can't slander people!"

Ma Huaqiang's face carried a trace of anger, and his speech became a few degrees colder.

"Ma Huaqiang, don't be angry, I was just worried, wasn't I?"

"My mouth is foul, I apologize!"

Zhao Jun apologized to Ma Huaqiang, and only then did Ma Huaqiang's expression look a little better.

Afterwards, Zhao Jun asked again:

"Ma Huaqiang, look, can I do this job?"

Zhao Jun stood up and poured Ma Huaqiang a cup of hot tea.

And when Ma Huaqiang heard Zhao Jun ask this question, his eyebrows suddenly raised slightly.

In the instant that Zhao Jun didn't see, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.