Chapter 570

Chapter 570

Seizing Initiative

Xue He was well aware of Lin Nannan's capabilities, but the leap was too drastic for him to accept.

Such a significant leap meant discarding everything they had previously developed, starting from scratch. It also meant that the outcome of this research was uncertain—whether it would succeed or when it might happen remained unknown. This was not what he wanted to see.

The team assembled this time was so large precisely because the mission had to be completed. They had to deliver a satisfactory result to justify the support from upper management. However, if they followed Lin Nannan's approach, he couldn't even see an end in sight, which was why he opposed it.

But when Lin Nannan laid out the blueprint in front of him, his perspective changed.

"Are you sure 01 can handle this?" Xue He asked, his heart pounded and hands shook as he examined the blueprint for the new fighter jet. It completely overturned the results they had painstakingly developed step by step, breaking free from their previous constraints. He felt as though he was witnessing the rise of a new era, one that could potentially surpass other nations by leaps and bounds.

"Yes!" Lin Nannan said with unwavering certainty. "At the current level, 01 cannot be destroyed under any conditions."

This was precisely why she proposed using 01 to develop an unmanned fighter jet. It would be a waste not to get the most out of 01.

Initially firmly opposed, Xue He eventually relented after seeing Lin Nannan's confidence and the detailed descriptions on the blueprint...

Yin Xu and the others were not too surprised by this outcome. After all, Lin Nannan's proposal was truly groundbreaking.

Those who had worked with Lin Nannan knew she was not one to entertain pie-in-the-sky ideas. If she proposed something, she had surely calculated the possibilities. So, when she and Xue He were deadlocked, no one spoke up to take sides, though most people were on her side.

They, too, hoped to see a new fighter jet, one entirely different from the past and leaps and bounds ahead of the competition.

After gaining unanimous go-ahead, the research plan commenced. The most challenging part was the programming of 01, a task that fell directly into Lin Nannan's hands.

After previously handing over 01, Lin Nannan had severed her connection with it. If it were to be returned to her and undergo significant changes, she would need to reestablish that connection, which would require the use of psychic energy...

While Lin Nannan was busy with her work, Lu Hang and his team arrived at their destination and met with Yin Xu and others.

Yin Xu was quite surprised to see Lu Hang.

"Why is it you?" he asked.

After shaking hands and exchanging greetings, Lu Hang replied, "The mission came, and I couldn't refuse."

"Does Nan Nan know?" Yin Xu asked.

Lu Hang shook his head. "We were in touch when I first returned to the village, but I've been on a mission since and haven't been able to reach her. By the time I got back, I hadn't even had a chance to rest before this new mission came up."

"Tough break," Yin Xu said with a laugh. Only Lu Hang could be so micromanaged by his wife remotely.

Lu Hang forced a smile and asked, "Can you at least tell me what big move my wife is making that requires mobilizing so many people?"

Yin Xu felt a twinge of sympathy for him, but not enough to divulge anything. He simply refused, saying, "That's classified."

Those words shut Lu Hang up immediately. Though curious, he knew some matters were beyond his clearance.

"Then I'll go make some arrangements first," Lu Hang said.

Yin Xu nodded, "I’ll tell Nan Nan when I see her."

"Don't," Lu Heng cut in, "Tell her when you see her. No need to disturb her research!"

Being assigned this mission was already a pleasant surprise; it wouldn’t be good to get in her way.

Seeing his insistence, Yin Xu naturally went along with it.

It wasn’t really necessary to mention it since both sides had their own tasks. He just felt that they were both under pressure.

Both of their workloads were heavy—so much so that they didn’t even have time for their kid, let alone go home to check in. He wondered how things were at home.

Thinking of that child, Lu Dudu, he couldn’t help but sigh.

Lu Heng and Lin Nan Nan were both exceptional, but they were so career-focused that their child was often overlooked.

Thankfully, the Lu family was supportive; otherwise, this family might have fallen apart.

Unaware of Yin Xu’s thoughts, Lu Heng began assigning his people, coordinating with both the newcomers and those already stationed there. He didn’t have a moment to spare.

With Lu Heng’s arrival, the whole village made some changes. Even the village entrance was guarded—no one was allowed in without confirmation.

Mu Yun Zhe hadn’t noticed these changes at first. He spent his days playing with Lu Dudu, thinking that even if he couldn’t see his aunt, getting close to Dudu would be worthwhile.

As a result, he not only gained the Lu family’s approval but also won over Dudu, making Zhou Cuiwei feel better about him. So, when they went out and Mu Yun Zhe asked to tag along, she agreed.

They went to town to buy things, mainly to get new clothes for Dudu.

Children grow fast, and Dudu, being well cared for, had outgrown most of his clothes. Many no longer fit, which made both his grandmother and great-grandmother anxious about him not having enough to wear. They decided to buy fabric in town and make the clothes themselves.

Since it wasn’t something that could be done quickly, they needed to prepare in advance. So, they all went out together. On their way back, however, Mu Yun Zhe frustratingly realized he couldn’t get back in.

Yes, on the return trip, he got off the ox-cart with the Lu family and walked back.

He walked quickly, carrying Dudu, but when they reached the village entrance, he was stopped.

Because he wasn’t a villager, he was barred from entering.

"I’ve been living in the village for almost a month. Why won’t you let me in?" he protested.

The person stopping him replied: This was their duty.

Mu Yun Zhe was on the verge of tears out of frustration when something even more maddening happened: Dudu, whom he was holding, suddenly seemed to notice something. The child grew excited, babbling "Ba ba…" repeatedly, his little hands straining forward so forcefully that an unprepared Mu Yun Zhe nearly dropped him.

"Oh my goodness, Lu Dudu, are you trying to scare me to death?" he exclaimed, catching the attention of a figure standing not far away with his back to them.

The man turned around, saw Dudu grinning widely at him and continuously calling "Ba ba," and couldn’t help but stride over. He took the child directly from Mu Yun Zhe’s arms.

"You... why are you snatching the child?" Mu Yun Zhe questioned warily, reaching out to take Dudu back. But Dudu wouldn’t have it—he turned and wrapped his arms around the newcomer’s neck, paying no mind to how alarmed Mu Yun Zhe was.

Lu Heng patted his daughter’s back, then looked at Mu Yun Zhe and asked with a frown, "Why are you alone?"

Though he had never met Mu Yun Zhe, he was well-informed about matters at home and knew he was someone left by the Mu family. So he wasn’t alarmed, just puzzled as to why the family would entrust Dudu to him alone.