632: Science fiction shines into reality

Ren Yi scanned the crowd and said loudly,

"If I said there's no problem, then there definitely won't be any problem. I wouldn't joke around with my own life."

As he spoke, Ren Yi patted the mecha he was wearing and further explained,

"You all participated in the manufacturing of the fighter jet throughout the process, so you all know how high the safety of this space fighter jet is!"

"What's more, I'm wearing a mecha!"

"Don't forget, this mecha has auxiliary flight capabilities!"

"If anything goes wrong, I can eject from the cabin in advance and land safely with the help of the mecha.

If even this can't ensure safety, then what in the world is safe?"

"Are you all hoping for my failure that much?"

When Ren Yi spoke to this point, everyone fell silent.

Because what he said was indeed reasonable!

Moreover, as the chief person in charge of the Nantianmen Project, no one could stop Ren Yi's decision.

"Oh my goodness, why aren't they here yet?!"

Hao Nan watched as Ren Yi was already preparing to board the fighter jet, anxiously stomping his feet in place, like an ant on a hot pan.

"Leaders, if you don't come soon, your precious darling is really going to take off!

If anything happens to him, you'll regret it too late!"

Just at this moment,

Hao Nan's phone suddenly rang. As if hearing heavenly music, he quickly answered the call.

"Ah? They're here? Good, good, good!"

"I'll be right there!"

Hao Nan hung up the phone and quickly said to Ren Yi, who was armored,

"Comrade Ren Yi, hold on a moment!"

"The Leaders have brought people to inspect the project progress. Let's go welcome them together first!"

Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a huge sigh of relief!

What a timely arrival!

Ren Yi felt surprised. He hadn't reported the project to the higher-ups these past two days, so why were they suddenly coming for an inspection?

He had planned to give the Leaders a surprise after the test flight was over!

"Let's go, let's welcome the Leaders together!"

Since they had already arrived,

and they were all major figures from various Military Regions, as well as national Leaders personally on site, the necessary etiquette was certainly required.

...

At this moment,

a transfer plane slowly landed on the helipad in the center of the island.

"Leader, actually, you didn't need to come yourself. It would have been enough for me to persuade Comrade Ren Yi."

"Tomorrow, the Camel Country will be conducting a state visit to us, and the schedule is too tight. Please don't overwork yourself!"

An Academician who had presided over the development of the fifth-generation fighter jet, however, said with disbelief,

"Only a few months have passed. We don't even know if this model aircraft is real or fake. As for a test flight, I certainly don't believe it!"

The Leader frowned and said,

"What's so tight about the schedule? Let others handle the reception for the Camel Country!"

"Also, are you all not trusting Comrade Ren Yi too much?"

The Academician shook his head and smiled,

"Leader, do you understand fighter jets, or do I understand fighter jets?"

"Let alone three months, even three years, being able to build a complete fighter jet model is already a miracle among miracles."

"To even think about ignition and test flight, that's absolutely impossible!"

The Academician insisted on his opinion. He came from an Aerospace background and had dedicated himself to the nation's Aerospace for decades, believing that no one in this field was more outstanding than him.

Over the decades, what kind of ups and downs in the aviation field hadn't he seen?

Even if Ren Yi was incredibly talented, he couldn't believe it.

Ren Yi had only used three months to completely build a new type of fighter jet from scratch!

Everything must be based on science and physics!

And he guessed that,

Hao Nan's report last night was just to show off!

Bringing Ren Yi out was only to get the Leaders to lead a team for an on-site investigation, thereby highlighting his own achievements!

The so-called model aircraft was probably just a showpiece with all the components integrated together!

And when he voiced his guess, the Leader frowned slightly but still chose to stick to his own opinion.

"I trust my intuition!"

The Leader said decisively.

"If Comrade Ren Yi says it can be done, then it definitely can!"

"The existence of some people cannot be explained by common sense!"

The Academician said helplessly,

"Then let's wait and see!"

Once the plane had completely stopped, the Leader took the lead.

"Let's go!"

"If we don't go now, I'm afraid that rascal Ren Yi will already have flown off in the fighter jet. He really has the guts!"

A group of dozens of people, riding in ten special vehicles, hurried to the test flight base.

As soon as they got out of the car, Ren Yi, along with the project's senior management, came to greet them.

"Welcome, Leaders, for your guidance!"

Seeing Ren Yi in his armor, the great Leader's eyebrow twitched.

"Comrade Ren Yi, what are you doing wearing a mecha?"

Ren Yi smiled and said,

"What a coincidence!"

"Leaders, we were just about to test flight the fighter jet. Who knew you would suddenly arrive? We were even preparing a big surprise for everyone!"

Who knew that instead of being pleased, the Leader directly reprimanded him,

"Surprise?"

"More like a shock!"

"Comrade Ren Yi, you are an important national scientific researcher, and also the chief person in charge of the project. To actually want to test pilot a prototype is simply preposterous!"

"No matter what, I will not agree to you personally test piloting the prototype!"

Commander Wu also spoke up,

"Comrade Ren Yi, your identity is no longer that of an impulsive student. You are now a pillar of the nation.

"If something were to happen to you, it would be the nation's greatest loss, so you must act cautiously and think through the consequences before acting."

The two successively made strict demands on Ren Yi. Hao Nan, listening from behind, finally felt the stone hanging in his heart drop.

Ren Yi was a bit speechless and helpless.

These great Leaders had come all this way just to stop him from test flying...

These people didn't understand technology, yet they rushed over and reprimanded him.

Whether the fighter jet is dangerous or not, don't I know myself?

If they had arrived ten minutes later,

he would have already flown off in the fighter jet. Then, with a successful test flight, there wouldn't be so many issues!

But there was no choice.

After all, he would still rely on their support in the future, and they were also concerned about him, so he couldn't take their kindness for granted.

Ren Yi pondered for a moment,

planning to use a delaying tactic for now, and then consider whether to test fly later when the time was right.

So he forced a smile and said,

"Leaders, since you've already come, why don't you first take a look at the first prototype of our space fighter jet!"

"As for the test flight, we can discuss it later. I will follow whatever arrangements you make."

Hearing Ren Yi soften his stance, the great Leader's expression eased,

and everyone else also breathed a sigh of relief.

The Leader put on a benevolent smile:

"Comrade Ren Yi, professional matters are naturally handled by professional test pilots. Not everything requires you to personally take the field!"

"You, you've been doing research for too long, and your thinking has become a bit rigid. You still need to learn to think from different perspectives!"

Upon hearing this, Ren Yi rolled his eyes internally, wanting to complain but not daring to speak.

"Let's go, take us to see the space fighter jet!"

The Leader said with a smile.

Hao Nan quickly stepped forward to lead the way.

"Leaders, please follow me this way!"

So, guided by Hao Nan and Ren Yi, the group quickly walked into the test flight base.

Soon after,

as everyone entered the base, a futuristic fighter jet, as if from a science fiction movie, came into everyone's view.

"Ah... this is..."

The group of Leaders who had just entered the base suddenly constricted their pupils!

Even their breathing became rapid!

The new fighter jet before them was entirely dark black,

with a fuselage length of about thirty meters and a wingspan of about fifty to sixty meters.

A strong sense of futuristic technology assailed them, and under the blazing sun, it felt as if they were in a science fiction movie.

Even for someone who knew nothing about combat power, seeing this fighter jet for the first time would undoubtedly feel an unparalleled shock!

"This fuselage curve!..."

The Academician who had previously questioned Ren Yi's voice trembled slightly as he thought hard.

"Wait, let me think..."

The design of this fighter jet was very unique, like a bayonet, seemingly wanting to pierce through the sky.

It was vastly different from all fighter jets of any country on Earth,

with strange curves yet an exceptionally aesthetic appeal.

Although it looked unique, it seemed even more streamlined.

It also almost perfectly hit the aesthetic preferences of everyone present!

Suddenly,

the Academician finally recalled something and exclaimed in shock,

"The streamlined design of this space fighter jet's fuselage actually adopts the droplet body configuration!"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

He cried out loudly.

The Leader forcibly recovered from his shocked emotions and couldn't help but ask curiously,

"What is a droplet body configuration?"

The Academician swallowed hard and said,

"The droplet body configuration has a great history!"

"This configuration is the design of the Trisolarian's spacecraft in the science fiction novel, 'The Three-Body Problem.'"

"A fighter jet adopting this configuration can greatly reduce air resistance during hypersonic flight."

"At the same time, it can rely on air waves to provide immense climbing pressure, not only generating continuous lift but also saving 90% of energy consumption."

"It is an extremely fast, highly stable, and perfectly bionic fuselage configuration!"

The Academician introduced with a trembling voice.

He hadn't expected science fiction to truly become reality.

"Our sixth-generation fighter jet project team once conceived and invested in research for this configuration, but after seven years, they still couldn't figure it out."

"However, the space fighter jet developed by Comrade Ren Yi, although completely different from the current mainstream fighter jet design philosophy, is exceptionally consistent with aerodynamic distribution, truly perfect."

"Just from the fuselage structure, it contains such immense technological innovation!"

"It's clear that this space fighter jet is indeed extraordinary, not just a showpiece!"

The Leader nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.

Although he didn't understand fighter jet technology, he understood the Academician's meaning.

In short, just one word: awesome!

Since it had performance that even the sixth-generation fighter jet hadn't achieved, it was simply incredibly impressive!

At this moment,

Hao Nan's voice carried pride and a slight excitement as he said,

"Leaders, now I will introduce to you the specific performance and parameters of the space fighter jet!"

As the second-in-command of this project, Hao Nan already had a thorough understanding of the space fighter jet's data parameters.

Even if Ren Yi were to introduce it, he might not be as thorough as Hao Nan.

"Deputy Chief Engineer Hao Nan, then I'll trouble you to give everyone a detailed explanation!"

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