6: Chapter 6 presents the final project: A Practical Study of Individual Exoskeleton Armor!

Academician Lan Mingcheng picked up his teacup, nodded, and replied, "In recent years, the technical proficiency of domestic university students has indeed been declining; even the University of Science and Technology of China can't find many standout talents."

"Two academicians, it's still too early to say that," General Li Jingwu of the General Armament Department laughed, "There's still half of the projects left, right? Geniuses are often hidden until the very end."

Xiang Guangming and Academician Lan Mingcheng shook their heads in silence.

The living standards of this generation of young people have improved, but their spirit of diligent study has declined!

"Old Xiang, look over there, is that Big Cannon Ai?"

Following the direction of Academician Lan Mingcheng's finger, Xiang Guangming saw Professor Ai Chongfeng in the waiting area.

"Big Cannon Ai didn't come to hack you with a knife? I was actually planning to watch a good show," Academician Lan Mingcheng said cheerfully.

Xiang Guangming smiled dumbly.

Ten years ago, Professor Ai Chongfeng was pushed out to teach at the University of Science and Technology of China, and Xiang Guangming played a significant role in that.

"Professor Ai Chongfeng coming to teach at the University of Science and Technology of China is truly utilizing his specialty."

Xiang Guangming said indifferently, "After all, his most formidable asset is that big cannon-like mouth of his, not putting nonsense into action."

Hearing this, Academician Lan Mingcheng and General Li Jingwu burst into laughter.

Back then, whether it was the Doves or The Hawks, the core objective was for the rise of China.

The Doves believed that for China to rise, the top priority was rapid national economic development and ensuring the people lived stable, happy lives.

To achieve all of this, an extremely stable internal and external environment was necessary.

Even if it meant swallowing one's pride! Even if it meant engaging in duplicity! These were merely the costs of development!

Thus, in that environment which advocated for openness and cooperation at the time.

The figures from The Hawks who clamored, "If you dare to fight, I will fight back," appeared particularly jarring.

Professor Ai Chongfeng and the rest of The Hawks became the biggest stumbling blocks in the eyes of the Doves, hindering the rise and rejuvenation of China!

Regarding Professor Ai Chongfeng's situation, Xiang Guangming not only didn't feel he had made any mistake, but on the contrary, felt he had already treated him quite fairly.

At the very least, he had left a place for him to propagate the sparks of The Hawks!

After all, even Xiang Guangming, as a typical representative of the Doves, had always known in his heart.

The Hawks could struggle, but they could not be extinguished!

This international environment of mutual friendliness could not last forever.

Sure enough.

In recent years, Eagle Country really didn't intend to let the Chinese people live a good life anymore; international suppression, technological blockades, trade wars, and inciting internal conflicts—they used every means possible!

After these events occurred, a major schism appeared within the Doves.

Some conservative Doves believed that they should continue to submit to the will of Eagle Country to buy at least another ten years of time for China.

While another portion of the Doves believed that the momentum of China's development had been established, and without starting a war, it was time to seek equal treatment to uphold China's dignity!

This was also the inevitable path for China's rise!

One of the major factors for why Xiang Guangming was willing to come to the University of Science and Technology of China to serve as a defense examiner was precisely this.

To endorse the country's new round of talent plans and to stop and reverse the trend of talent draining to Eagle Country!

This was not just a trip to discover talent; it was even more a trip to declare a political stance!

"I inquired clearly before coming; Big Cannon Ai is mentoring an undergraduate this year who is said to be very outstanding."

Academician Lan Mingcheng smiled and said, "Two gentlemen, are you looking forward to it? Old Xiang, you aren't planning to give them a hard time, are you?"

Xiang Guangming also picked up his teacup, took a slow sip of hot tea, and said indifferently, "Big Cannon Ai has probably long been prepared to accept our challenges; we can't let him lose his enthusiasm, can we?"

"Hahaha! You, Old Xiang!"

Academician Lan Mingcheng laughed, "Let's get this straight first: I have a good relationship with Big Cannon Ai, and he has spoken to me—no special treatment is needed, just grade fairly and impartially!"

"I didn't say I wouldn't be fair or impartial; it just depends on whether his student is a mule or a horse."

Not long after, noon arrived, and only a few project teams were left to defend.

The principal's voice sounded over the broadcast: "Next project team, get ready!"

"Project name: Rocket Guidance! Project lead: Lin Mo!"

"Student Lin Mo, please bring your graduation project over!"

Under the encouragement and instructions of Professor Ai Chongfeng and Ren Xueyi, Lin Mo pushed the equipment case to the open space in front of the podium.

Under the shining sun, Lin Mo took a deep breath to adjust his nervous emotions.

"Greetings, three examiners!"

"My graduation project topic this time is Rocket Guidance."

"In the last few months, I've had some new research ideas, and under the guidance of Professor Ai Chongfeng, I started a new project development."

"Currently, the new project still has many flaws and room for improvement, but it has achieved basic success."

"I have merged the old and new projects and will present them together this time."

The three chief examiners nodded. Merged project presentations were not common among previous high-scoring works.

But Lin Mo's next sentence immediately stunned them.

"The name of my merged project is,"

"Individual Exoskeleton Armor and Equipped Micro-Rocket Guidance Combat Research!"