Chapter 14 The Youngest Vice-Ministerial Level Official in the History of the Dragon Kingdom?
No need to do hard work, just occasionally help solve some problems, and you can get an annual salary of one million!
This compensation is pretty good!
Only a fool would turn it down!
Su Chen didn't even think about it before saying, "I am actually quite short on money!"
Commander Liu Chengzhi was a bit surprised. Logically speaking, with the abilities Su Chen possessed, he shouldn't be short on money!
As he thought about it, he couldn't help but feel a bit touched!
The value of this mecha was priceless; Su Chen could have easily sold it to foreign countries!
And obtained an exorbitant reward!
Yet he didn't choose to get paid by those countries, but decisively chose his own country instead!
This patriotic fervor moved him deeply!
Su Chen's stature in his heart couldn't help but grow to be magnificent!
"Rest assured, I will definitely help you get your application approved!"
Commander Liu Chengzhi promised solemnly, then bid farewell to everyone!
Wang Feng left with him.
As he turned to leave, he said to Commander Liu Chengzhi, "Chief, once the mecha is built, will we need to select a pilot?"
"What do you think of me?"
"Hey, Chief, don't walk so fast..."
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Watching their retreating backs, Professor Ma Zhiqiang turned his head to look at Director Zhao Kangbo:
"Director Zhao, aren't you going to take the plane back with them now?"
"What are you still waiting for?"
Director Zhao Kangbo glanced at Su Chen, his eyes flickering with an unusual light!
For some reason, looking at those eyes, Professor Ma Zhiqiang inexplicably felt an indescribable sense of crisis!
The next second.
Director Zhao Kangbo spoke up!
He looked at Su Chen and smiled faintly, "I'm not in a rush! Taking a taxi back later is the same!"
"I still have important things to discuss with Little Su!"
As he spoke, he mimicked Commander Liu Chengzhi's earlier manner, grabbed Su Chen's hand, and said earnestly:
"Little Su!"
"Let me reintroduce myself. I am Director Zhao Kangbo, the head of our Dragon Kingdom's Aviation Research Institute!"
"You can call me Uncle Zhao!"
Director Zhao Kangbo took the initiative to get closer to Su Chen, which made Professor Ma Zhiqiang feel it was absolutely incredible!
He had met Director Zhao Kangbo many times. Although their relationship didn't reach the level of close friends, they could be considered friends!
And they were quite familiar with each other!
Yet, this was the first time he had ever seen Director Zhao Kangbo so actively try to get chummy with someone!
You have to know, as the head of the Aviation Research Institute, it was always others who took the initiative to get close to him, but he usually scoffed at such behavior!
He didn't like being buttered up by others!
But now, it was the other way around!
And Professor Ma Zhiqiang's sense of crisis grew even stronger!
He felt that Director Zhao Kangbo definitely wouldn't have stayed behind for just this small matter!
There must be an ulterior motive!
Sure enough!
As soon as this thought emerged, he saw Director Zhao Kangbo suddenly say again:
"Little Su! You are still young and have great capabilities, just like a fledgling eagle spreading its wings. You need a massive platform to soar!"
"And our Aviation Research Institute is the perfect place for you to spread your wings and soar!"
"It just so happens that our institute is missing a Deputy Director!"
"Would you like to consider it?!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Su Chen was momentarily stunned, his face showing shock!
And Professor Ma Zhiqiang was so shocked he nearly jumped up!
When Director Zhao Kangbo mentioned a platform, Professor Ma Zhiqiang guessed he was there to poach someone!
He wanted Su Chen to go over to their side!
But while he guessed that he wanted to poach someone, he hadn't expected the offered compensation to be so high!
Coming straight in as a Deputy Director of the Aviation Research Institute!
Although it was only a deputy position, this was the Aviation Research Institute!
The top research institute in the entire Dragon Kingdom's Air Force sector!
The Director holds a full ministerial-level status!
And the Deputy Director is only slightly below the Director!
But don't forget, Su Chen is only a little over twenty years old!
To become a ministerial-level cadre at this age!
It shocked him, Old Ma, for an entire year!
No!
It wasn't just him!
Anyone who heard this news would probably be startled!
Once this news was exposed, the entire nation would be shocked!
At this moment, Professor Ma Zhiqiang couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.
On one hand, he was happy for Su Chen to have such a bright future!
On the other hand, he realized their school was about to lose a genius student, and he felt a bit of regret that they couldn't keep Su Chen!
With such good compensation, any normal person would surely choose to go to the Aviation Research Institute!
Director Zhao Kangbo thought the same!
"Thank you for your recognition, Director Zhao!"
"I am very happy to have your recognition," Su Chen smiled calmly!
Hearing this, Director Zhao Kangbo smiled, "Your abilities are outstanding; my recognition is not worth mentioning in the face of your capabilities!"
"I hope that in the future you will be recognized by the people of the whole country. The people's recognition is what matters most. In the future, we will work hard together at the institute!"
Director Zhao Kangbo said excitedly.
But as soon as these words were spoken, Su Chen hurriedly said:
"You misunderstood, Director Zhao!"
"I appreciate your recognition, but I never said I was going to the institute!"
What???
Hearing this, Director Zhao Kangbo and Professor Ma Zhiqiang were both stunned!
Professor Ma Zhiqiang: "Su Chen, Director Zhao has promised you the position of Deputy Director of the institute!"
"Do you know what a great opportunity this is?"
Although Professor Ma Zhiqiang was very happy in his heart, he still didn't want his student to give up such a massive opportunity!
Director Zhao Kangbo also added, "That's right, Little Su!"
"And you can see that I am getting older, and my health is getting worse day by day!"
"Maybe in two or three years, I'll kick the bucket and end up in a coffin!"
"By then, this Director position will likely be yours!"
He had that much confidence in Su Chen.
But Su Chen seemed to have made up his mind:
"Forget it, Director Zhao. I plan to study at school for a while longer!"
"Let's wait until I graduate!"
Director Zhao Kangbo couldn't believe it and thought he had misheard!
"You still want to study?"
"Do you still need to continue studying?"
A genius who can build a mecha, what is there left to learn here!
You could go up on stage and give lectures, making your teachers sit below and listen!
Let alone the teachers, even I, the Director, am not qualified to stand on the podium and teach you!
Even if I came, I would have to sit below!
Su Chen continued, "University life is a quite good life experience for me!"
"I plan to see it through to the end!"
"Besides, I think the National Defense University is not bad. I built a mecha in two months; if I switched to the institute, at most, it would be the same speed!"
Director Zhao Kangbo wanted to say something but hesitated.
If someone else said this, he would definitely disagree; different environments absolutely affect a person!
But the person saying this happened to be Su Chen!
As a genius, his ability was so strong that he could ignore the environment!
He could build a mecha right in the school's Laboratory!
There was simply no need to go anywhere else!
Seeing that he couldn't persuade Su Chen, Director Zhao Kangbo prepared to do as Su Chen said!
"Then I will wait!"
"Rest assured, Su Chen, as long as you are willing, I will keep the Deputy Director position reserved for you!"
"Even if the organization is unwilling, I will overcome all objections and reserve it for you for one year!"
This was Director Zhao Kangbo's decision!
This old Director, who couldn't stand a grain of sand in his eyes, had always hated privileges!
But for Su Chen, he decided to use his privilege!
Afterward, he said a few more words.
Director Zhao Kangbo left!
After he left, Su Chen looked at Professor Ma Zhiqiang:
"Professor, I'm afraid I still need to borrow this Laboratory for two more days!"
His words pulled Professor Ma Zhiqiang, who was still in a daze, back to reality!
He nodded hurriedly, "Use it! Feel free to use it!"
"Don't be polite with me! From now on, you can use this Laboratory however you want!"
"And regarding research funding, just ask! As long as our superiors can approve it, you can have as much as you want!"
Speaking of this, he also laughed earnestly:
"Little Su, I know you can't bear to leave your teacher who has been with you all these years!"
"However, the institute is really a good place!"
"But, since you chose to stay, your teacher and our school will definitely not mistreat you!"
Professor Ma Zhiqiang was overjoyed.
This precious gem hadn't left him; this showed their bond was stronger than gold!
Su Chen's mouth twitched, "Professor, do you know that you are just like your selfies right now?"
Professor Ma Zhiqiang was stunned, "What about my selfies?"
Su Chen: "Just as narcissistic as your selfies!"
After saying this, he slipped away to an instrument!
"You brat! You're getting bolder and bolder, daring to make fun of your teacher!"
Professor Ma Zhiqiang scolded him with a laugh and was about to chase after him to give Su Chen a kick in the butt!
But he was afraid of hurting him!
He had to give up!
And at this moment, he noticed that Su Chen had already entered a state of research!
Standing in front of an instrument, he began his research!
At the same time, one instrument couldn't satisfy the research; he needed to run back and forth between various instruments!
The placement of some instruments was unreasonable, invisibly increasing the time cost of the research!
Some machines were overused, and some showed signs of being worn out!
Most importantly, Su Chen needed many instruments for his research; if someone else used the instruments at this time, it was very likely to affect his research efficiency!
He didn't dare to disturb him, but this Laboratory was open to the public...
If he didn't disturb him, what if others did?
Thinking of this, Professor Ma Zhiqiang seemed to have made a certain decision in his heart!
"It seems necessary to apply for a new Laboratory for Little Su!"