21: Chapter 21 Reward! First-Class Merit Award (equivalent to 20 million)!
"Is that all? Get everything arranged for me!"
"Make it as powerful as possible!"
Looking at General Li Jingwu's wealthy and overbearing manner,
Lin Mo knew
that he would likely never be strapped for project funding again.
After thinking for a moment,
Lin Mo said, "Then there should be no problem."
General Li Jingwu nodded.
"Comrade Lin Mo, from now on, you report directly to me. No one else can give you orders."
"If anyone looks for trouble or makes things difficult for you, come report them to me anytime. I'll make them pay!"
"Go ahead and work boldly. In this General Armament Department, I have the final say!"
General Li Jingwu was in high spirits.
The last time a national-level project was halted and declared a failure, he had become the laughingstock of the Supreme Military Region,
and had been subjected to the sarcasm of the commanders-in-chief from the North, South, East, and West military regions for several days straight!
This time,
I, Li Jingwu, have returned like the Dragon King!
You want Exoskeleton Armor?
Damn it, call me 'Daddy' and I'll give it to you!
Whoever calls me 'Daddy' the loudest gets it first!
"By the way, there are some small matters."
General Li Jingwu said with a smile, "You took the initiative to enlist, which is equivalent to dedicating yourself to the country."
"To you, it's a personal choice, but the country cannot mistreat a great genius like you!"
"First, the General Armament Department has already deposited twenty million Huaxia Coins into your private Huaxia Bank card in the name of an individual armament innovation bonus."
"It's not much, but it should be enough for you to settle your personal family affairs."
"You should know, you now enjoy General-level treatment. That's not something money can buy."
Lin Mo was stunned.
Twenty million in this parallel world
was roughly equivalent to seventy or eighty million in 2023 of his previous life.
To give a few examples:
Pork ribs, 5 yuan per catty!
Beef, 12 yuan per catty!
Housing prices in near-first-tier cities, 4,000 yuan!
"Director, this bonus is really too much. I'm very touched!"
Lin Mo expressed his gratitude sincerely.
His family members were not extravagant people to begin with.
With this money, they wouldn't lack for anything for the rest of their lives!
"Based on your cutting-edge technology, twenty million isn't much at all; the country actually made a huge profit. Use it without worry!"
General Li Jingwu patted Lin Mo on the shoulder,
and said with a smile:
"Second, I've already arranged for your little girlfriend to join our national-level project."
"Huh??"
Lin Mo was momentarily stunned. Where did I get a girlfriend? Did you give me one?
Then he immediately realized.
Wasn't he talking about Ren Xueyi?
"Senior sister isn't my girlfriend. Director, don't misunderstand!"
"Hahaha!"
General Li Jingwu laughed loudly:
"Then it'll probably happen soon. I'm just creating the right conditions for you two!"
"Since you've dedicated yourself to the country, your personal matters are the country's matters. Isn't it good to assign you a girlfriend?"
Lin Mo wanted to say more,
but General Li Jingwu cut him off directly:
"Alright, stop nagging me."
"I found an acquaintance for you to work with, and you're still unhappy?"
Lin Mo could only say helplessly,
"Alright then."
In fact, he did have some thoughts about Ren Xueyi.
He had long wanted to bring Ren Xueyi to work by his side.
After all, in this world, there weren't many women whose IQ could keep up with his pace.
As a genius girl, Ren Xueyi was definitely one of them.
General Li Jingwu smiled
and continued.
"I've watched little Xueyi grow up. She's had excellent character since she was a child, she's beautiful, and most importantly, she's smart!"
"She's been in prodigy classes since childhood and got into the University of Science and Technology of China at fifteen. Don't let the fact that she's a grad student fool you; she's probably a few months younger than you!"
"Also, besides being a bit short—emmmm, barely 160cm—everything else about her is a plus!"
What?
She's younger than me?
Lin Mo was shocked.
It was only now that he learned his senior sister was actually so young.
No wonder she looked like an underage loli!
"Hey, I say, kid, you've been studying under Professor Ai for four years. Don't tell me you don't even know your own senior sister's family background?"
General Li Jingwu asked suspiciously.
"I'm starting to seriously doubt if there's something wrong with your sexual orientation. If that's the case, the country can't handle the assignment!"
Lin Mo's mouth twitched.
What on earth!
"Director, I am male, and I like women!"
On such a fundamental issue,
there could be no misunderstanding!
However, General Li Jingwu's words
had piqued his curiosity.
His loli senior sister usually acted crazy and kept a low profile.
Yet with one casual move,
she had millions in pocket money!
"Director, is my senior sister's family background very good?"
Lin Mo asked curiously.
"Of course!"
"Ren Xueyi's father is the closest partner of our General Armament Department..."
Halfway through, General Li Jingwu suddenly stopped.
"You kid, why are you asking so much?"
"If you want to know, go ask her yourself!"
Damn it!
Who stops halfway through a sentence?
Don't you know that leaving things half-said is like serving arsenic with a meal?
Lin Mo pestered him for a long time.
But General Li Jingwu refused to say another word, so he had to give up.
...
In the days that followed,
Lin Mo buried himself in the military equipment research base located over a dozen kilometers away from the General Armament Department.
The Exoskeleton Armor he had built before
was, after all, just a budget version.
To upgrade it to the full version and integrate all the system configurations,
it would take a lot of effort.
Especially the most important firepower system; relying on himself alone was indeed beyond his strength.
Furthermore, General Li Jingwu had requested
that since the previous set of armor had monumental significance, it had to be preserved and could not be modified or optimized on its original basis.
He had to start from scratch,
following the blueprints to build a high-spec version of the Exoskeleton Armor.
This was also to explore and prepare for subsequent mass production and deployment.
This didn't matter much, because Lin Mo did indeed have the idea of rebuilding the Exoskeleton Armor.
Previously, he had no money and no resources, and even the alloy materials were made to the lowest standards, making it impossible to bring out the full performance of the Kunlun Armor.
But the key wasn't that;
it was that General Li Jingwu had specifically instructed
that with the design blueprints already available, it must be completed within twenty days,
and finished before Dragon Army Day!
For this time limit,
even Lin Mo felt considerable pressure!
"Fortunately, funding is sufficient now, and the manpower is capable. As expected, soldiers are more reliable when it comes to getting things done."
Looking at the forty-plus researchers in the testing field, each attending to their own responsibilities,
Lin Mo felt very satisfied.
Xue Yunqi, Yuwen Xi, and Chi Zhonglong—three General-level Deputy Chief Designers—
were the original persons in charge of the project,
and were themselves very formidable researchers.
Under General Li Jingwu's specific instructions, the three of them indeed displayed a soldierly style.
They carried out any of Lin Mo's instructions seriously,
never slacking.
With the full assistance of these three big shots,
at least eighty percent of the burden was lifted from Lin Mo's shoulders!
...
21: Chapter 21 Reward! First-Class Merit Award (equivalent to 20 million)!
"Is that all? Get everything arranged for me!"
"Make it as powerful as possible!"
Looking at General Li Jingwu's wealthy and overbearing manner,
Lin Mo knew
that he would likely never be strapped for project funding again.
After thinking for a moment,
Lin Mo said, "Then there should be no problem."
General Li Jingwu nodded.
"Comrade Lin Mo, from now on, you report directly to me. No one else can give you orders."
"If anyone looks for trouble or makes things difficult for you, come report them to me anytime. I'll make them pay!"
"Go ahead and work boldly. In this General Armament Department, I have the final say!"
General Li Jingwu was in high spirits.
The last time a national-level project was halted and declared a failure, he had become the laughingstock of the Supreme Military Region,
and had been subjected to the sarcasm of the commanders-in-chief from the North, South, East, and West military regions for several days straight!
This time,
I, Li Jingwu, have returned like the Dragon King!
You want Exoskeleton Armor?
Damn it, call me 'Daddy' and I'll give it to you!
Whoever calls me 'Daddy' the loudest gets it first!
"By the way, there are some small matters."
General Li Jingwu said with a smile, "You took the initiative to enlist, which is equivalent to dedicating yourself to the country."
"To you, it's a personal choice, but the country cannot mistreat a great genius like you!"
"First, the General Armament Department has already deposited twenty million Huaxia Coins into your private Huaxia Bank card in the name of an individual armament innovation bonus."
"It's not much, but it should be enough for you to settle your personal family affairs."
"You should know, you now enjoy General-level treatment. That's not something money can buy."
Lin Mo was stunned.
Twenty million in this parallel world
was roughly equivalent to seventy or eighty million in 2023 of his previous life.
To give a few examples:
Pork ribs, 5 yuan per catty!
Beef, 12 yuan per catty!
Housing prices in near-first-tier cities, 4,000 yuan!
"Director, this bonus is really too much. I'm very touched!"
Lin Mo expressed his gratitude sincerely.
His family members were not extravagant people to begin with.
With this money, they wouldn't lack for anything for the rest of their lives!
"Based on your cutting-edge technology, twenty million isn't much at all; the country actually made a huge profit. Use it without worry!"
General Li Jingwu patted Lin Mo on the shoulder,
and said with a smile:
"Second, I've already arranged for your little girlfriend to join our national-level project."
"Huh??"
Lin Mo was momentarily stunned. Where did I get a girlfriend? Did you give me one?
Then he immediately realized.
Wasn't he talking about Ren Xueyi?
"Senior sister isn't my girlfriend. Director, don't misunderstand!"
"Hahaha!"
General Li Jingwu laughed loudly:
"Then it'll probably happen soon. I'm just creating the right conditions for you two!"
"Since you've dedicated yourself to the country, your personal matters are the country's matters. Isn't it good to assign you a girlfriend?"
Lin Mo wanted to say more,
but General Li Jingwu cut him off directly:
"Alright, stop nagging me."
"I found an acquaintance for you to work with, and you're still unhappy?"
Lin Mo could only say helplessly,
"Alright then."
In fact, he did have some thoughts about Ren Xueyi.
He had long wanted to bring Ren Xueyi to work by his side.
After all, in this world, there weren't many women whose IQ could keep up with his pace.
As a genius girl, Ren Xueyi was definitely one of them.
General Li Jingwu smiled
and continued.
"I've watched little Xueyi grow up. She's had excellent character since she was a child, she's beautiful, and most importantly, she's smart!"
"She's been in prodigy classes since childhood and got into the University of Science and Technology of China at fifteen. Don't let the fact that she's a grad student fool you; she's probably a few months younger than you!"
"Also, besides being a bit short—emmmm, barely 160cm—everything else about her is a plus!"
What?
She's younger than me?
Lin Mo was shocked.
It was only now that he learned his senior sister was actually so young.
No wonder she looked like an underage loli!
"Hey, I say, kid, you've been studying under Professor Ai for four years. Don't tell me you don't even know your own senior sister's family background?"
General Li Jingwu asked suspiciously.
"I'm starting to seriously doubt if there's something wrong with your sexual orientation. If that's the case, the country can't handle the assignment!"
Lin Mo's mouth twitched.
What on earth!
"Director, I am male, and I like women!"
On such a fundamental issue,
there could be no misunderstanding!
However, General Li Jingwu's words
had piqued his curiosity.
His loli senior sister usually acted crazy and kept a low profile.
Yet with one casual move,
she had millions in pocket money!
"Director, is my senior sister's family background very good?"
Lin Mo asked curiously.
"Of course!"
"Ren Xueyi's father is the closest partner of our General Armament Department..."
Halfway through, General Li Jingwu suddenly stopped.
"You kid, why are you asking so much?"
"If you want to know, go ask her yourself!"
Damn it!
Who stops halfway through a sentence?
Don't you know that leaving things half-said is like serving arsenic with a meal?
Lin Mo pestered him for a long time.
But General Li Jingwu refused to say another word, so he had to give up.
...
In the days that followed,
Lin Mo buried himself in the military equipment research base located over a dozen kilometers away from the General Armament Department.
The Exoskeleton Armor he had built before
was, after all, just a budget version.
To upgrade it to the full version and integrate all the system configurations,
it would take a lot of effort.
Especially the most important firepower system; relying on himself alone was indeed beyond his strength.
Furthermore, General Li Jingwu had requested
that since the previous set of armor had monumental significance, it had to be preserved and could not be modified or optimized on its original basis.
He had to start from scratch,
following the blueprints to build a high-spec version of the Exoskeleton Armor.
This was also to explore and prepare for subsequent mass production and deployment.
This didn't matter much, because Lin Mo did indeed have the idea of rebuilding the Exoskeleton Armor.
Previously, he had no money and no resources, and even the alloy materials were made to the lowest standards, making it impossible to bring out the full performance of the Kunlun Armor.
But the key wasn't that;
it was that General Li Jingwu had specifically instructed
that with the design blueprints already available, it must be completed within twenty days,
and finished before Dragon Army Day!
For this time limit,
even Lin Mo felt considerable pressure!
"Fortunately, funding is sufficient now, and the manpower is capable. As expected, soldiers are more reliable when it comes to getting things done."
Looking at the forty-plus researchers in the testing field, each attending to their own responsibilities,
Lin Mo felt very satisfied.
Xue Yunqi, Yuwen Xi, and Chi Zhonglong—three General-level Deputy Chief Designers—
were the original persons in charge of the project,
and were themselves very formidable researchers.
Under General Li Jingwu's specific instructions, the three of them indeed displayed a soldierly style.
They carried out any of Lin Mo's instructions seriously,
never slacking.
With the full assistance of these three big shots,
at least eighty percent of the burden was lifted from Lin Mo's shoulders!
...
21: Chapter 21 Reward! First-Class Merit Award (equivalent to 20 million)!
"Is that all? Get everything arranged for me!"
"Make it as powerful as possible!"
Looking at General Li Jingwu's wealthy and overbearing manner,
Lin Mo knew
that he would likely never be strapped for project funding again.
After thinking for a moment,
Lin Mo said, "Then there should be no problem."
General Li Jingwu nodded.
"Comrade Lin Mo, from now on, you report directly to me. No one else can give you orders."
"If anyone looks for trouble or makes things difficult for you, come report them to me anytime. I'll make them pay!"
"Go ahead and work boldly. In this General Armament Department, I have the final say!"
General Li Jingwu was in high spirits.
The last time a national-level project was halted and declared a failure, he had become the laughingstock of the Supreme Military Region,
and had been subjected to the sarcasm of the commanders-in-chief from the North, South, East, and West military regions for several days straight!
This time,
I, Li Jingwu, have returned like the Dragon King!
You want Exoskeleton Armor?
Damn it, call me 'Daddy' and I'll give it to you!
Whoever calls me 'Daddy' the loudest gets it first!
"By the way, there are some small matters."
General Li Jingwu said with a smile, "You took the initiative to enlist, which is equivalent to dedicating yourself to the country."
"To you, it's a personal choice, but the country cannot mistreat a great genius like you!"
"First, the General Armament Department has already deposited twenty million Huaxia Coins into your private Huaxia Bank card in the name of an individual armament innovation bonus."
"It's not much, but it should be enough for you to settle your personal family affairs."
"You should know, you now enjoy General-level treatment. That's not something money can buy."
Lin Mo was stunned.
Twenty million in this parallel world
was roughly equivalent to seventy or eighty million in 2023 of his previous life.
To give a few examples:
Pork ribs, 5 yuan per catty!
Beef, 12 yuan per catty!
Housing prices in near-first-tier cities, 4,000 yuan!
"Director, this bonus is really too much. I'm very touched!"
Lin Mo expressed his gratitude sincerely.
His family members were not extravagant people to begin with.
With this money, they wouldn't lack for anything for the rest of their lives!
"Based on your cutting-edge technology, twenty million isn't much at all; the country actually made a huge profit. Use it without worry!"
General Li Jingwu patted Lin Mo on the shoulder,
and said with a smile:
"Second, I've already arranged for your little girlfriend to join our national-level project."
"Huh??"
Lin Mo was momentarily stunned. Where did I get a girlfriend? Did you give me one?
Then he immediately realized.
Wasn't he talking about Ren Xueyi?
"Senior sister isn't my girlfriend. Director, don't misunderstand!"
"Hahaha!"
General Li Jingwu laughed loudly:
"Then it'll probably happen soon. I'm just creating the right conditions for you two!"
"Since you've dedicated yourself to the country, your personal matters are the country's matters. Isn't it good to assign you a girlfriend?"
Lin Mo wanted to say more,
but General Li Jingwu cut him off directly:
"Alright, stop nagging me."
"I found an acquaintance for you to work with, and you're still unhappy?"
Lin Mo could only say helplessly,
"Alright then."
In fact, he did have some thoughts about Ren Xueyi.
He had long wanted to bring Ren Xueyi to work by his side.
After all, in this world, there weren't many women whose IQ could keep up with his pace.
As a genius girl, Ren Xueyi was definitely one of them.
General Li Jingwu smiled
and continued.
"I've watched little Xueyi grow up. She's had excellent character since she was a child, she's beautiful, and most importantly, she's smart!"
"She's been in prodigy classes since childhood and got into the University of Science and Technology of China at fifteen. Don't let the fact that she's a grad student fool you; she's probably a few months younger than you!"
"Also, besides being a bit short—emmmm, barely 160cm—everything else about her is a plus!"
What?
She's younger than me?
Lin Mo was shocked.
It was only now that he learned his senior sister was actually so young.
No wonder she looked like an underage loli!
"Hey, I say, kid, you've been studying under Professor Ai for four years. Don't tell me you don't even know your own senior sister's family background?"
General Li Jingwu asked suspiciously.
"I'm starting to seriously doubt if there's something wrong with your sexual orientation. If that's the case, the country can't handle the assignment!"
Lin Mo's mouth twitched.
What on earth!
"Director, I am male, and I like women!"
On such a fundamental issue,
there could be no misunderstanding!
However, General Li Jingwu's words
had piqued his curiosity.
His loli senior sister usually acted crazy and kept a low profile.
Yet with one casual move,
she had millions in pocket money!
"Director, is my senior sister's family background very good?"
Lin Mo asked curiously.
"Of course!"
"Ren Xueyi's father is the closest partner of our General Armament Department..."
Halfway through, General Li Jingwu suddenly stopped.
"You kid, why are you asking so much?"
"If you want to know, go ask her yourself!"
Damn it!
Who stops halfway through a sentence?
Don't you know that leaving things half-said is like serving arsenic with a meal?
Lin Mo pestered him for a long time.
But General Li Jingwu refused to say another word, so he had to give up.
...
In the days that followed,
Lin Mo buried himself in the military equipment research base located over a dozen kilometers away from the General Armament Department.
The Exoskeleton Armor he had built before
was, after all, just a budget version.
To upgrade it to the full version and integrate all the system configurations,
it would take a lot of effort.
Especially the most important firepower system; relying on himself alone was indeed beyond his strength.
Furthermore, General Li Jingwu had requested
that since the previous set of armor had monumental significance, it had to be preserved and could not be modified or optimized on its original basis.
He had to start from scratch,
following the blueprints to build a high-spec version of the Exoskeleton Armor.
This was also to explore and prepare for subsequent mass production and deployment.
This didn't matter much, because Lin Mo did indeed have the idea of rebuilding the Exoskeleton Armor.
Previously, he had no money and no resources, and even the alloy materials were made to the lowest standards, making it impossible to bring out the full performance of the Kunlun Armor.
But the key wasn't that;
it was that General Li Jingwu had specifically instructed
that with the design blueprints already available, it must be completed within twenty days,
and finished before Dragon Army Day!
For this time limit,
even Lin Mo felt considerable pressure!
"Fortunately, funding is sufficient now, and the manpower is capable. As expected, soldiers are more reliable when it comes to getting things done."
Looking at the forty-plus researchers in the testing field, each attending to their own responsibilities,
Lin Mo felt very satisfied.
Xue Yunqi, Yuwen Xi, and Chi Zhonglong—three General-level Deputy Chief Designers—
were the original persons in charge of the project,
and were themselves very formidable researchers.
Under General Li Jingwu's specific instructions, the three of them indeed displayed a soldierly style.
They carried out any of Lin Mo's instructions seriously,
never slacking.
With the full assistance of these three big shots,
at least eighty percent of the burden was lifted from Lin Mo's shoulders!
...
21: Chapter 21 Reward! First-Class Merit Award (equivalent to 20 million)!
"Is that all? Get everything arranged for me!"
"Make it as powerful as possible!"
Looking at General Li Jingwu's wealthy and overbearing manner,
Lin Mo knew
that he would likely never be strapped for project funding again.
After thinking for a moment,
Lin Mo said, "Then there should be no problem."
General Li Jingwu nodded.
"Comrade Lin Mo, from now on, you report directly to me. No one else can give you orders."
"If anyone looks for trouble or makes things difficult for you, come report them to me anytime. I'll make them pay!"
"Go ahead and work boldly. In this General Armament Department, I have the final say!"
General Li Jingwu was in high spirits.
The last time a national-level project was halted and declared a failure, he had become the laughingstock of the Supreme Military Region,
and had been subjected to the sarcasm of the commanders-in-chief from the North, South, East, and West military regions for several days straight!
This time,
I, Li Jingwu, have returned like the Dragon King!
You want Exoskeleton Armor?
Damn it, call me 'Daddy' and I'll give it to you!
Whoever calls me 'Daddy' the loudest gets it first!
"By the way, there are some small matters."
General Li Jingwu said with a smile, "You took the initiative to enlist, which is equivalent to dedicating yourself to the country."
"To you, it's a personal choice, but the country cannot mistreat a great genius like you!"
"First, the General Armament Department has already deposited twenty million Huaxia Coins into your private Huaxia Bank card in the name of an individual armament innovation bonus."
"It's not much, but it should be enough for you to settle your personal family affairs."
"You should know, you now enjoy General-level treatment. That's not something money can buy."
Lin Mo was stunned.
Twenty million in this parallel world
was roughly equivalent to seventy or eighty million in 2023 of his previous life.
To give a few examples:
Pork ribs, 5 yuan per catty!
Beef, 12 yuan per catty!
Housing prices in near-first-tier cities, 4,000 yuan!
"Director, this bonus is really too much. I'm very touched!"
Lin Mo expressed his gratitude sincerely.
His family members were not extravagant people to begin with.
With this money, they wouldn't lack for anything for the rest of their lives!
"Based on your cutting-edge technology, twenty million isn't much at all; the country actually made a huge profit. Use it without worry!"
General Li Jingwu patted Lin Mo on the shoulder,
and said with a smile:
"Second, I've already arranged for your little girlfriend to join our national-level project."
"Huh??"
Lin Mo was momentarily stunned. Where did I get a girlfriend? Did you give me one?
Then he immediately realized.
Wasn't he talking about Ren Xueyi?
"Senior sister isn't my girlfriend. Director, don't misunderstand!"
"Hahaha!"
General Li Jingwu laughed loudly:
"Then it'll probably happen soon. I'm just creating the right conditions for you two!"
"Since you've dedicated yourself to the country, your personal matters are the country's matters. Isn't it good to assign you a girlfriend?"
Lin Mo wanted to say more,
but General Li Jingwu cut him off directly:
"Alright, stop nagging me."
"I found an acquaintance for you to work with, and you're still unhappy?"
Lin Mo could only say helplessly,
"Alright then."
In fact, he did have some thoughts about Ren Xueyi.
He had long wanted to bring Ren Xueyi to work by his side.
After all, in this world, there weren't many women whose IQ could keep up with his pace.
As a genius girl, Ren Xueyi was definitely one of them.
General Li Jingwu smiled
and continued.
"I've watched little Xueyi grow up. She's had excellent character since she was a child, she's beautiful, and most importantly, she's smart!"
"She's been in prodigy classes since childhood and got into the University of Science and Technology of China at fifteen. Don't let the fact that she's a grad student fool you; she's probably a few months younger than you!"
"Also, besides being a bit short—emmmm, barely 160cm—everything else about her is a plus!"
What?
She's younger than me?
Lin Mo was shocked.
It was only now that he learned his senior sister was actually so young.
No wonder she looked like an underage loli!
"Hey, I say, kid, you've been studying under Professor Ai for four years. Don't tell me you don't even know your own senior sister's family background?"
General Li Jingwu asked suspiciously.
"I'm starting to seriously doubt if there's something wrong with your sexual orientation. If that's the case, the country can't handle the assignment!"
Lin Mo's mouth twitched.
What on earth!
"Director, I am male, and I like women!"
On such a fundamental issue,
there could be no misunderstanding!
However, General Li Jingwu's words
had piqued his curiosity.
His loli senior sister usually acted crazy and kept a low profile.
Yet with one casual move,
she had millions in pocket money!
"Director, is my senior sister's family background very good?"
Lin Mo asked curiously.
"Of course!"
"Ren Xueyi's father is the closest partner of our General Armament Department..."
Halfway through, General Li Jingwu suddenly stopped.
"You kid, why are you asking so much?"
"If you want to know, go ask her yourself!"
Damn it!
Who stops halfway through a sentence?
Don't you know that leaving things half-said is like serving arsenic with a meal?
Lin Mo pestered him for a long time.
But General Li Jingwu refused to say another word, so he had to give up.
...
In the days that followed,
Lin Mo buried himself in the military equipment research base located over a dozen kilometers away from the General Armament Department.
The Exoskeleton Armor he had built before
was, after all, just a budget version.
To upgrade it to the full version and integrate all the system configurations,
it would take a lot of effort.
Especially the most important firepower system; relying on himself alone was indeed beyond his strength.
Furthermore, General Li Jingwu had requested
that since the previous set of armor had monumental significance, it had to be preserved and could not be modified or optimized on its original basis.
He had to start from scratch,
following the blueprints to build a high-spec version of the Exoskeleton Armor.
This was also to explore and prepare for subsequent mass production and deployment.
This didn't matter much, because Lin Mo did indeed have the idea of rebuilding the Exoskeleton Armor.
Previously, he had no money and no resources, and even the alloy materials were made to the lowest standards, making it impossible to bring out the full performance of the Kunlun Armor.
But the key wasn't that;
it was that General Li Jingwu had specifically instructed
that with the design blueprints already available, it must be completed within twenty days,
and finished before Dragon Army Day!
For this time limit,
even Lin Mo felt considerable pressure!
"Fortunately, funding is sufficient now, and the manpower is capable. As expected, soldiers are more reliable when it comes to getting things done."
Looking at the forty-plus researchers in the testing field, each attending to their own responsibilities,
Lin Mo felt very satisfied.
Xue Yunqi, Yuwen Xi, and Chi Zhonglong—three General-level Deputy Chief Designers—
were the original persons in charge of the project,
and were themselves very formidable researchers.
Under General Li Jingwu's specific instructions, the three of them indeed displayed a soldierly style.
They carried out any of Lin Mo's instructions seriously,
never slacking.
With the full assistance of these three big shots,
at least eighty percent of the burden was lifted from Lin Mo's shoulders!
...