29: Chapter 29: Official Support! Public Announcement Released, System Upgrade Expected!

"Leader, do you know how long it took me to develop the full suite of technologies for the Exoskeleton Armor?"

Lin Mo held up one finger.

"One year."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire room erupted in an uproar!

One year? Everyone knew that Lin Mo was incredibly gifted, but they never imagined he could be talented to this extent!

Developing such era-defining military technology, which included over thirty supporting sub-technologies that were also ahead of their time!

Lin Mo had actually done it in just one year!

Seeing everyone's utter shock, Lin Mo chuckled inwardly.

He didn't even dare to mention that it had actually only taken him three months.

If he revealed the truth, he was afraid it might give these people a heart attack!

He looked at the leader and continued, determined to keep dropping bombshells.

"I have the confidence, and even more so, the ability."

"Give me sufficient resources and enough authority."

"Within three years, I will make China's new fighter jets dominate the skies of the entire Blue Planet!"

"Within five years, I will make China's aircraft carrier fleet dominate the oceans of the entire Blue Planet!"

After listening to Lin Mo, the leader burst into hearty laughter. The entire factory area was filled with the leader's laughter.

"Not bad, very good, Comrade Lin Mo!"

The leader stopped laughing and looked at Lin Mo with a serious expression.

"I understand what you mean, but you must remember that what you have said in front of me is a military pledge!"

Lin Mo smiled without saying a word. Three years and five years—he had been conservative with those estimates!

If he could get support from the highest level of China, he could keep using the system cheat. How could it possibly take that long?

The leader smiled and continued.

"Comrade Lin Mo, I have approved your First-Class Merit."

"Furthermore, I am granting you two special authorities." The leader paused, his tone resonant and firm.

"First, you will be copied on all reports regarding technology in China!"

"Second, you have the right to utilize all of China's strategic resources, provided you report to me!"

"China will give you the greatest possible support!"

Upon hearing these words, everyone was stunned!

The leader said solemnly.

"And I have only one request. Unleash your intelligence that surpasses everyone else, and release the talent that suppresses everyone else!"

"Fulfill your ambitions, and realize your promises! Comrade Lin Mo, are you confident?"

Hearing about these incredibly generous benefits and authorities, Lin Mo was extremely excited.

He hadn't expected this! The leader had actually given him such immense support!

It was as if the entire nation was exerting its strength to pave a broad and smooth road for his scientific research career!

Lin Mo felt a surge of heroic spirit in his heart. He said firmly, "Since you treat me as a national scholar, I will surely repay you as a national scholar!"

The leader nodded in satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Comrade Lin Mo, do you have any other requests that you need my help with?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo was overjoyed. After all that buildup, he had finally waited for this sentence!

Without support from the highest level of China, the requirements for the system upgrade mission would be impossible to complete!

Thus, Lin Mo said, "Yes, it is about the 'Kunlun' Exoskeleton Armor."

The leader asked curiously, "Kunlun, is that the name you gave the Exoskeleton Armor?" "Yes."

The leader was very satisfied. "Leaving behind loyalty and courage, like the two Kunluns! This name is very meaningful! Speak, what is your request?"

Lin Mo organized his thoughts slightly and spoke the words he had been thinking about for a long time.

"The technology for the Kunlun Exoskeleton Armor is completely mature and can already achieve mass production and deployment!"

"Moreover, the technical and resource barriers involved are such that even if we let the Eagle take the design blueprints intact, they would not be able to build it within five years."

"Therefore, I want to declassify the Kunlun Exoskeleton Armor!"

"Conduct a live combat demonstration for all Dragon Army soldiers, and formally announce it to all the Chinese public!"

The leader was slightly surprised. He had thought it would be some other request. He didn't expect it to be such a demand.

"What is the reason?"

Lin Mo could not reveal his true thoughts, so he found a passable excuse.

"Please forgive me, Leader. I am not only a young man, but also a young man full of hot blood. Besides the righteousness of my country, I also have personal selfishness."

"If the technological products I develop are always kept hidden by the country as technical reserves, then I will quickly lose the motivation to continue researching."

Lin Mo said in a firm tone.

"Just as the old Chinese saying goes, 'Achieving success without returning home is like wearing fine silks in the dark.'"

"My greatest wish is that the cutting-edge technology I have created can gain the recognition of the Chinese public and can deter those external forces that are hostile to China!"

"To me, this is the greatest mental motivation!"

Lin Mo paused and continued with a smile.

"To put it in the common parlance of us Chinese youth: showing off is fun for a moment, but showing off all the time is always fun!"

"Just like today, our project team successfully 'showed off' in front of the leader and received so many generous benefits. I think everyone is feeling extremely satisfied inside!"

"But it's not enough—we want more!"

As soon as Lin Mo said this, the whole room burst into laughter. The leader couldn't help but laugh out loud as well.

"You kid!" "Yes, who can force a 21-year-old young man to have the same mindset as us old guys?"

The leader waved his hand. "Comrade Lin Mo, I agree to your request! You are a Chinese soldier; just discuss the specifics of how to do it with Commander-in-Chief Long Jianjun."

Subsequently, after discussion among everyone, it was determined that the Exoskeleton Armor would participate in the Dragon Army Day martial arts demonstration the day after tomorrow in the form of an attack and defense battle!

At the same time, a live combat promotional video would be produced based on the demonstration, and the Exoskeleton Armor would be officially unveiled to the public!

Lin Mo was very excited. With such a comprehensive public unveiling, it should be enough to complete the system upgrade mission!

Everyone chatted for a while longer, and the inspection team also reviewed the various parameters of the comprehensive tests. Finally, they prepared to leave.

Before leaving, the leader seemed to remember something. He smiled at Lin Mo and said: "Comrade Lin Mo, you answered the previous question very well! For that question, I also have an answer of my own."

The leader swept his gaze across all the high-ranking officers, and the aura of authority of a superior radiated outward.

"I, too, am a member of the China Faction! Unexpectedly, I could meet a kindred spirit here!"

Upon hearing these words, in the back row of the formation, Peng Hao's face turned exceptionally pale, devoid of any color.

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