30: It's really amazing.

As Xu Ning was pondering, Chen Changhe had already walked over with his tray, a wide smile on his face, scratching his head in a way that showed a touch of simple honesty, the spitting image of a boy next door.

Could this kind of person be the Cold-faced Judge? Xu Ning was secretly amazed, finding it truly difficult to connect the two.

Chen Changhe also hadn't expected that by a rare chance of eating on the first floor, he would actually encounter his idol—Factory Director Xu Ning. This surprise was no small matter.

As an outstanding student of Yanjing University, the first time he felt defeated was because of Xu Ning.

When he learned that the CNC machine tools were improved by Xu Ning and that the BH90 Tank was also his masterpiece, Chen Changhe was utterly impressed.

Either of these two achievements alone would be enough for Yanjing University to hang his portrait in the hallway!

However, Xu Ning, who also graduated from Yanjing University, chose to keep a low profile, with no rumors circulating about him throughout his four years of university.

It wasn't until he returned to the military factory to serve his country that he gradually showed his brilliance.

Perhaps this is the demeanor of a great person, Chen Changhe couldn't help but marvel in his heart.

In his eyes, Xu Ning had surpassed ordinary people, enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with scientific giants.

"Ning Ge, the simplified version of the BH90 is about to be assembled, and the production line plan is also about to be released. When will you come to guide us?" Chen Changhe asked.

"Oh? The progress is faster than I imagined. Then I'll go over now. Coincidentally, I have new weapon designs on hand, and I will send you the blueprints then," Xu Ning replied.

Hearing about the new weapon blueprints, Chen Changhe's eyes immediately lit up with excitement.

"Ning Ge, you have new work again? You are truly amazing!" he praised sincerely.

"How exactly can I keep up with your pace?" he couldn't help but blurt out.

Xu Ning smiled slightly and said, "You don't need to chase after me, just be yourself is enough."

"Just be yourself is enough..." Chen Changhe stood rooted to the spot, repeating this sentence over and over.

Suddenly, it was as if lightning flashed through his mind, igniting countless sparks of inspiration. He suddenly realized that he had been blindly chasing, but in the process, he had lost himself.

Xu Ning, however, was completely unaware that a single sentence of his had brought such a profound impact to the other person. He was only focused on tasting the soy milk in his hand, while Zhan Ying, sitting opposite him, was already astonished.

The boy sitting next to Xu Ning, with a friendly smile, how could she not recognize him? That was precisely the Cold-faced Judge who had assessed her seven times—Chen Changhe!

Although her friend didn't know him, that face was imprinted deeply in her heart like a brand.

That face had once made her feel fear, even hatred.

And now, he was actually smiling? And smiling so brightly, it was simply unbelievable to her.

What surprised her even more was, who exactly was the person he affectionately called "Ning Ge"? She had never heard that name, but she could feel the unusual respect.

"Ning Ge?" She silently repeated the name in her heart, and suddenly, a name from a rumor entered her mind—Xu Ning.

Could it be that he was the legendary Factory Director, Xu Ning?

This thought astonished her, her eyes widening as if they were about to pop out of their sockets.

No way?

She had actually encountered that legendary Factory Director? But, wasn't the person in the rumors said to be refined and handsome?

In her imagination, that Factory Director should be wearing a perfectly tailored Zhongshan suit, with an air of authority and dominance revealed beneath gold-rimmed glasses, always surrounded by a group of respectful followers.

However, the person in front of her had messy hair and looked as if he hadn't washed it in many days. She narrowed her eyes, carefully examining him, trying to find a trace of handsomeness on that disheveled face.

Gradually, she realized that that face indeed had a good foundation. Could it be that he was really that handsome Factory Director?

When Zhan Ying finally confirmed Xu Ning's identity, her cheeks suddenly turned red, the blush extending all the way to her earlobes. She lowered her head in shame, recalling the conversation she had just had with her friend, a surge of embarrassment filling her heart.

She secretly tugged at her friend's sleeve, wanting to remind her of her earlier lapse in judgment, but her friend just smiled carelessly, continuing to stare at Xu Ning. Zhan Ying anxiously winked at her, but her friend seemed not to notice, still laughing non-stop.

Zhan Ying secretly glanced at Xu Ning again, and seeing that he didn't seem to notice her embarrassment, she finally breathed a slight sigh of relief. However, a sense of inexplicable loss welled up in her heart.

At the same time, Xu Ning was completely unaware of all this. After finishing his soy milk, he prepared to leave.

Just then, Tang Ziwei walked over and told him that the Zhongshan suit was ready and she would take him to try it on. Tang Ziwei also saw Chen Changhe and informed him that Wang Shuo was looking for him to discuss the new experimental building.

Chen Changhe quickly finished his breakfast, said goodbye to Xu Ning and Tang Ziwei, and hurried off to see Wang Shuo. After they left, the atmosphere at the table became quiet.

Her friend suddenly asked Zhan Ying if the person just now was the person in charge of the workshop. Zhan Ying nodded in confirmation. Her friend then curiously asked if the disheveled man whom Chen Changhe called "Commander Tang" was the Factory Director they had just been talking about. Zhan Ying nodded again.

Back in the office, Xu Ning tried on the new Zhongshan suit and found it to be very well-fitting and comfortable. He instructed Tang Ziwei to prepare a similar outfit for Xiao Jianhao as well, stating that he would accompany him when discussing business in the future.

Tang Ziwei replied that everything was ready. At this point, Xu Ning turned and saw the headline news on the newspaper, which was a report about the Irako War.

He mentioned that he was preparing to go to the United States Embassy, and Tang Ziwei reminded him that the United States still owed them a large sum of money that had not been settled. However, Xu Ning stated that his trip was not to collect debts, but to bring the new anti-explosive system he had developed in the past few days.

Tang Ziwei was stunned upon hearing this. "Didn't we sell weapons to them to make money?" he asked in confusion.

"We'll aim for whatever we lack," Xu Ning replied with a meaningful smile.

"There you go again! You always try to take advantage of me!" Tang Ziwei said, pretending to be angry and raising her hand as if to hit him, saying, "See if I don't hit you!"

Upon seeing this, Xu Ning quickly hugged the paper bag in his arms and slipped out of the office like a nimble little rabbit, leaving Tang Ziwei behind shaking her head and smiling wryly. "This brat..." he sighed helplessly.

With the completion of the new factory area's experimental building and the relocation of the experimental team members, the temporary laboratories that had been set up previously also began to be dismantled to free up space for other planned uses.

After all, that piece of land was originally temporarily requisitioned by Xu Ning for emergency use and was not intended for long-term occupation. Now, it naturally needed to be returned to the relevant departments for subsequent development and utilization.

When Xu Ning walked into the park, he deliberately slowed down his pace to better enjoy the pleasant feeling brought by the surrounding environment.

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