41: Chapter 41 Old Zhou's Attitude!

Professor Zhou Xuemin looked at Xu Hao with an unreadable expression and said helplessly, "Engineer Xu, are you still thinking about that movie? If these pieces of equipment, especially the A-225 Transport Aircraft, were reported to the military, they would probably come over and snatch them up directly..."

He just couldn't understand why Xu Hao kept thinking about that movie called 'The Wandering Earth'. Was this movie really that good?

Xu Hao smiled and said, "After all, I've signed a contract. I can't breach it, so I must ensure the movie is filmed normally."

"Fine." Professor Zhou Xuemin had nothing to say.

Then, he looked at the items placed in the workshop—the Doomsday Vehicle, the Exoskeleton Mecha, and the A-225 Military Transport Aircraft—his heart filled with admiration, wishing he could buy all these things from Xu Hao.

Price was not an issue; the key was whether Xu Hao would sell them.

However, judging by Xu Hao's attitude, it was unlikely that these devices would be sold until the sci-fi movie 'The Wandering Earth' was finished, even if they were from the Dragon Academy of Sciences.

Professor Zhou Xuemin dismissed the thought.

However, the technology involved in these devices concerned national secrets and national defense security, so they had to be handled with caution.

Professor Zhou Xuemin looked at Xu Hao and said earnestly, "Engineer Xu, these devices are simply too advanced; many of the technologies involved have never appeared before. Therefore, the Dragon Academy of Sciences needs to hold a seminar to discuss these devices. I hope that during this period, you will not disclose detailed information or the situation regarding these devices to the outside world..."

"Rest assured, Professor Zhou, the core technologies of these devices are firmly in our own hands and will absolutely not be disclosed to the outside world!!"

Xu Hao nodded solemnly and agreed.

Professor Zhou Xuemin smiled with satisfaction and patted Xu Hao on the shoulder, "Having a young man like you in the Dragon Kingdom is the pride of the motherland."

He was very satisfied with Xu Hao. Whether it was his technical skills or his character, in his heart, he was an outstanding young man.

Professor Zhou Xuemin took a deep look at the entire factory area, especially the equipment, with a hint of reluctance on his face.

However, too much time had been spent here at Xu's Heavy Industry. Now that he understood the actual situation, he had to rush back to Longdu tonight to hold a special meeting regarding what happened today.

"Engineer Xu, we have learned just about enough," Professor Zhou Xuemin said to Xu Hao.

Xu Hao nodded and accompanied Professor Zhou Xuemin as they slowly walked out of the workshop.

"The official authorities will temporarily take over this factory area. Once those people finish their assessment, you will be able to take it back," Professor Zhou Xuemin explained to Xu Hao.

"I understand," Xu Hao replied.

After all, the matter was of great importance, and it was inevitable for the authorities to take over for assessment and inspection; Xu Hao could understand that.

Besides, Xu's Heavy Industry had such a large site. If this factory area was temporarily sealed off, he could just open another one; it would just take a bit more time.

"Also, think carefully about what I just discussed with you. Once you've thought it through, we will discuss it further."

"Alright, once I've thought it through, I will give you an answer."

Xu Hao was currently considering whether to join the Dragon Academy of Sciences and accept state funding. He needed to weigh the pros and cons.

At the same time, this system mission was also very subtle. The rewards for the two tasks made it even harder for him to make a choice.

As they walked halfway, Professor Zhou Xuemin slowed his pace, suddenly remembering something, and then said to the Deputy Minister of the Security Department, Zhu Deze, who was walking alongside them:

"Minister Zhu, order the military personnel to be dispatched here to protect Xu's Heavy Industry Group well. Do not let anyone with ulterior motives set foot here. Especially those reporters who are filming and live-streaming; such things must absolutely not happen again!!"

It was one thing that he hadn't known before, but now that he understood the value of the equipment Xu Hao had built, he could not allow those people to act recklessly. If they accidentally filmed some secrets and they were leaked, it would be a major incident.

"Yes! Understood!" Zhu Deze replied with a serious expression.

He now understood how important and confidential the items in the Xu's Heavy Industry workshop were. To say nothing else, just the Powered Exoskeleton Mecha he had experienced earlier was an extraordinary piece of equipment. If people with ulterior motives found out, it would likely bring a lot of trouble to Xu's Heavy Industry.

"Also, as for those reporters outside, I don't care what method you use, disperse them all for me, and destroy everything they have filmed!!"

Professor Zhou Xuemin frowned, slightly displeased. Were such important things something that these media reporters should be allowed to film?

Upon hearing this, Zhu Deze nodded heavily, "We will handle this seriously. We will temporarily detain and interrogate them, investigate their identities in detail, and destroy all the videos and photos they have taken. At the same time, we will also impose corresponding penalties on them personally!!"

When he arrived, he had heard from the police law enforcement officers that a reporter and photographer from a website had snuck into the Xu's Heavy Industry factory area, conducted a live stream, and captured some footage that should not have been filmed. Zhu Deze was determined to handle this matter seriously.

Hearing Zhu Deze's assurance, Professor Zhou Xuemin nodded with satisfaction and then looked at Ma Wenkang from the Tax Bureau. "Comrade Ma!"

"Professor Zhou, your orders?" Ma Wenkang hurried forward from behind.

"Since there is no problem with the taxes of Xu's Heavy Industry, your Tax Bureau department must immediately issue a relevant statement to clarify this matter and clear Xu's Heavy Industry's name. Do not chill the heart of a law-abiding, established enterprise!!"

Professor Zhou Xuemin's expression was somewhat serious.

"Rest assured, Professor Zhou, we will definitely clear Xu's Heavy Industry's name regarding this matter!!"

Ma Wenkang stood straight and guaranteed to Professor Zhou Xuemin.

"Mm-hmm." Professor Zhou Xuemin's expression softened. After thinking for a moment, it seemed there was nothing else, and he made a move to continue walking forward with Xu Hao.

At this moment, Xu Hao spoke up. "Professor Zhou, Director Ma, actually... the tax matter was just a misunderstanding."

"Hm?" Professor Zhou Xuemin and Ma Wenkang looked at Xu Hao simultaneously, their faces filled with confusion.

Seeing this, Xu Hao explained, "This matter is actually just mutual competition between enterprises..."

Afterwards, Xu Hao briefly explained how Baili Heavy Industry wanted to acquire Xu's Heavy Industry, and then, after the acquisition failed, they resorted to smearing and spreading rumors online.

"That is the whole situation." After Xu Hao finished speaking, Professor Zhou Xuemin's face immediately darkened, and Ma Wenkang was the same, his face showing some anger.

"Unreasonable! An enterprise actually doing things to smear a peer?!"

"Director Ma, investigate this Baili Heavy Industry Group as well!" Professor Zhou Xuemin said in a serious tone.

A heavy industry enterprise that doesn't focus on researching technology but resorts to such low-class tactics. Professor Zhou Xuemin hated people like that the most. Not much ability, but plenty of tricks.

After saying this, he turned his head, his expression relaxing, and walked towards the office with Xu Hao.

"Engineer Xu, tell me more about the wheel module design you mentioned earlier..."

While walking, Professor Zhou Xuemin continued to ask Xu Hao for advice.

Seeing this, Ma Wenkang stood blankly in the back and sighed lightly. Such an outcome was something no one could have imagined.

Not only was there no problem with Xu's Heavy Industry, but it was now valued by the Dragon Academy of Sciences and even the country.

He came back to his senses, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Baili Heavy Industry..." Ma Wenkang's expression shifted. Professor Zhou had specifically instructed to investigate Baili Heavy Industry Group; it seemed he would have to focus on investigating them.