63: Bureau Chief? Is that you?

The venue for the guangyu silent sea trial celebration party was filled with various soldiers in uniform, their shoulders adorned with gold stars.

"This is the number two leader of the Southeast Navy, and the one speaking with him is the leader of ideological work for the Southeast Navy."

"The two clinking glasses over there are leaders of the North Sea Navy, and the one beside them is a staff officer leader."

Gu Ming introduced them one by one, but Lu Shenwei was already dazzled.

Everyone attending the party was at least a soldier with three stars on their shoulders; any one of them pulled out at random would be a big shot who could shake a region.

"You must be Comrade Xiao Lu, right?"

"I am Lu Shenwei. And you are?"

Lu Shenwei politely raised his glass and clinked it with the amiable old man who had spoken.

The old man chuckled and said: "Young and promising. With young people like you in Dragon Xia, I can rest easy."

"You are too kind. I only did what I could."

Lu Shenwei did not dare take the credit. Gu Ming whispered from the side: "This is Director Zhang, a Navy equipment Expert. Zhong Lao is his student."

Ah? Zhong Lao's mentor? That's a legendary figure in the Navy!

"I often mention you to my teacher; today, I finally have the chance to meet you," Zhong Lao said with a chuckle.

Director Zhang said softly: "I'm just an old guy who has retired. In the future, our Dragon Xia Navy will have to rely on young people like Xiao Lu."

"Director Zhang is being modest; he is currently a high-level consultant for the Navy," Gu Ming explained.

Even though Director Zhang had retired, his lingering influence remained.

A single word from him had more influence than any current leader of the Navy Equipment Department. The old man was also a fearless soldier back in his day.

He worked his way up from the grassroots of the Navy, held his post on an uninhabited island for six years, and then worked in Navy equipment research and development for over thirty years.

Afterwards, he retired with honor and was invited as a special guest on many military talk shows.

He spoke eloquently, especially about aircraft carriers and fifth-generation fighter jets, leading the Eagle Sauce intelligence department around in circles.

In the past two years, due to the needs of Navy construction and development, he was rehired by the Navy.

He alone could be said to be a living history of the Navy.

"With your words, I, Lu Shenwei, will certainly work hard," Lu Shenwei said seriously.

Director Zhang patted Lu Shenwei on the shoulder: "Dragon Xia is ours, and it is yours, but in the end, it will be yours. Keep up the good work!"

After Director Zhang finished speaking, he left with a chuckle. Zhong Lao asked again: "Xiao Lu, are you interested in working with me?"

"Zhong Lao, why are you poaching my talent?" Gu Ming said, feigning anger.

Zhong Zheng rolled his eyes at Gu Ming: "You were trained by me; how is this poaching your talent?"

"Zhong Lao, can I still manage the factory after joining the Navy?" Lu Shenwei asked.

"The Navy has regulations. It's possible, but there certainly wouldn't be much freedom," Zhong Zheng said truthfully.

If everyone just wanted to make money, who would defend the country? Who would guard the motherland's vast maritime territory?

Lu Shenwei frowned and said nothing. Zhong Lao, I'm sorry.

I need to make money, make a lot, lot of money, to exchange for all the black technology in the system mall for us.

"What? You're not willing?"

Gu Ming was quite surprised; Lu Shenwei did not seem like a greedy person.

Lu Shenwei spoke up: "Can you let me manage the factory while also serving the Navy?"

"Hahaha, you brat, you're just thinking of a perfect scenario. If it's difficult, then forget it," Zhong Zheng teased.

Lu Shenwei was only twenty-six, just a restless young lad. He wouldn't force him if he didn't want to join; after all, producing Navy equipment could also help the Navy develop.

Gu Ming said with a dark face: "Zhong Lao is personally taking you under his wing, and you're still not happy? Many people would beg for this opportunity and not get it."

"I..."

The words reached his lips, but Lu Shenwei ultimately didn't say them. He switched to a relaxed tone: "If I make more money and donate an aircraft carrier in the future, isn't that also serving Dragon Xia?"

"You brat, fine."

Gu Ming felt helpless, and Lu Shenwei didn't explain further.

"Comrade Xiao Lu, you really made us nervous this time."

The Aircraft Carrier Commander walked up with a wine glass, and Lu Shenwei was flattered: "I should be the one to toast you."

"The comrades who attended the meeting last night have all received a confidentiality order. No one else will know about this besides us," the Commander said suddenly, looking serious.

Lu Shenwei said seriously: "Even if Eagle Sauce and Japan knew, they couldn't do anything to me. I won't step a single step outside of our Dragon Xia."

"That may be true, but we still have to be prepared, don't we?" the Commander nodded and said.

He had already requested instructions from his superiors to increase the security level around the Julong Steel Factory to protect Lu Shenwei's safety.

Japan might fear Dragon Xia's Navy, but Eagle Sauce certainly wouldn't be intimidated at all.

If they knew that the issue with the aircraft carrier arresting gear was solved by Julong Steel, they might use some underhanded tactics.

Some time ago, a top national defense Expert in the country died in an unexpected car accident; that is a lesson.

Enemy agents and traitors are everywhere; we must be vigilant at all times.

"Thank you for your concern, I will be careful," Lu Shenwei said respectfully.

The Commander smiled and said: "I heard from Zhong Lao that you declined the invitation to join the Navy. That's alright; you can also help the Navy's work from the outside."

"Thank you for your understanding," Lu Shenwei nodded.

Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate until late at night.

The next morning, Lu Shenwei took a special plane back to Qinchuan City.

"Xiao Lu, you've finally returned. Hurry and go take a look; Old Wang is about to go crazy."

As soon as Lu Shenwei returned to the factory, Ma Quanlin found him.

"What's wrong with Uncle Wang?"

"It's about the longmao agricultural vehicle. Didn't he spend nearly half a year at the agricultural cooperative? He discovered quite a few problems with the agricultural vehicle..."

Ma Quanlin explained in detail, and Lu Shenwei nodded from time to time.

"These aren't big problems. This afternoon, the Navy will send someone to hang a plaque, so let's get that taken care of first."

Gu Ming had specifically instructed last night that the Navy would send a golden plaque this afternoon; as for what it said, Gu Ming didn't explicitly say.

"Alright then, I'll see where at the factory entrance is suitable to hang the plaque."

Just as Ma Quanlin finished speaking, Wang Zizhong came running over in a great hurry.

Lu Shenwei took a look and almost didn't recognize him.

The once burly Wang Zizhong was now gaunt, having likely lost tens of pounds.

He was tanned dark all over, looking exactly like an old farmer in the fields.

"Uncle Wang, you've really been working hard," Lu Shenwei said.

Wang Zizhong grabbed Lu Shenwei: "Director Lu, you've finally returned. The longmao agricultural vehicle has received a very good response in the countryside."

"It's just that there are still some small problems. After improvements, sales will definitely explode. Let's find a place, and I'll give you a proper report."

Looking at Wang Zizhong's fanatical expression, Lu Shenwei hurriedly comforted him: "Don't rush, Uncle Wang, we have plenty of time to talk."

"Of course you're not in a hurry. Old Ma has the steel pipe and drone production lines that are like money-printing machines, and you oversee the big picture, doing everything so successfully. Since I, Old Wang, joined Julong Steel, I haven't made any contributions yet."

Wang Zizhong poured out his grievances, and Lu Shenwei had no choice but to keep comforting him.

"After the Navy's plaque hanging ceremony this afternoon, I'll have a good talk with you."

No matter how you looked at it, the longmao agricultural vehicle was just an agricultural vehicle; what kind of major problems could it have?