29: Unprecedented prosperity

Xu Ning looked up at the sky, a mysterious smile on his face, looking utterly tight-lipped, which made Tang Ziwei itch with curiosity.

Xu Ning returned to the temporary laboratory and was about to sit down to organize his thoughts when he saw Wang Shuo walk in holding new blueprints.

Xu Ning patted his shoulder affectionately: "Don't call me Factory Director, just call me Little Xu."

Wang Shuo scratched his head, a blush spreading across his dark face, looking a bit shy.

Xu Ning sighed helplessly: "This batch of tanks is for export abroad, we can't give them the best quality goods, just assemble them according to this blueprint."

"Everyone, put in more effort, configure them from high to low, and strive to get them online within two weeks," Xu Ning encouraged.

"Okay!" everyone responded in unison.

Since the high-configuration version had already been successfully manufactured, the assembly of the low-configuration version was naturally a well-trodden path.

In just a few days, it was almost completed, a speed that surprised even Xu Ning.

He sincerely marveled that the members of the experimental group were all elites among elites.

At the same time, Xu Ning wasn't idle either; he began to research the [HQ-7 Air Defense Missile System].

The reason this low-to-medium altitude air defense missile system is called a system is that its composition is far more complex than just missiles.

It includes vertically launched missiles, fire control radar, command and control vehicles, and computer control systems, among many other components.

Among them, the fire control radar is responsible for searching for targets, while the command and control system is responsible for target identification and tracking, as well as data transmission, to achieve precise strikes.

Xu Ning thoroughly understood the operation mechanism of the entire system through the simulator but still couldn't help but sigh, knowing that compared to hardware, they still had a long way to go.

"The performance of the fire control radar must be improved to detect targets further away," Xu Ning thought to himself.

"The missile range is only 15 kilometers, and the speed is only 2 Mach; these all need improvement," he continued to analyze.

Xu Ning focused the upgrade on the detection range and accuracy of the radar, as well as the strike distance of the missile.

As for other aspects, he simplified them as much as possible to reduce costs and improve overall efficiency.

He clearly remembered the scene during the Gulf War; that ground war ended in just 100 hours.

Eagle Country used the [F117 Stealth Fighter] to employ a 'kicking the door' tactic, successfully avoiding radar detection, penetrating directly into the enemy's heartland to destroy the air defense command center, leaving the enemy leaderless.

Eagle Country's advantage in informationized warfare technology was undoubtedly key in that dimensionality reduction strike.

Therefore, how to effectively detect and intercept Eagle Country's air raids became the top priority.

Through the upgrade and improvement of the [HQ-7 Air Defense Missile System], Xu Ning had already developed a new type of air defense weapon.

He was full of confidence in this air defense missile system, believing it could pry teeth out from under Eagle Country's fangs, one by one.

In addition, Xu Ning also noticed a progress bar appearing below the simulator; he had a premonition that this was closely related to the upper limit of upgrades.

However, the upgrade rule of the progress bar left him confused.

He temporarily put this problem aside, hoping to discover its mystery in the future.

Thanks to Chen Dongchao's unremitting efforts, the Haifeng Steel Plant was finally successfully incorporated into the 316 Military Factory.

With the successful completion of the new factory area, the 316 Military Factory ushered in unprecedented vigorous development.

Today, the factory has over four thousand employees, and even at night, it is still brightly lit and full of vitality.

And the former single-story canteen has transformed into a brand new five-story building.

The morning sun shone down, and Xu Ning stepped out of his new office, raising his hand to shield his eyes from the dazzling early sun.

After a night of intense drawing, his eyes had not yet adapted to the sudden brightness.

Finally, that complex blueprint was perfectly completed under his pen.

The aroma from the canteen enticed him, and the queue of people showed the popularity of breakfast.

Xu Ning also joined the queue, looking forward to the long-awaited taste of soy milk.

The queue moved quickly, and it was soon his turn; holding the steaming hot soy milk and crispy fried dough sticks in his hands, a sense of satisfaction arose spontaneously.

He chose a quiet corner, sat down peacefully, and began to savor this simple delicacy.

Soon, two girls also found this corner; they looked around and finally chose to sit opposite Xu Ning.

"Zhan Ying, your dark circles are worse again; did you stay up late studying?"

"Ah, the experimental group assessment is too difficult, but I have a feeling I'll pass this time!"

Xu Ning was startled, "Zhan Ying?" This name was unexpected; he initially thought he had misheard, but looking at the girl's serious expression, he chose to remain silent.

After all, such a name seemed out of place with the two gentle and lovely girls opposite him.

He secretly glanced a few times and found that the girl called Zhan Ying had a round face with dimples, and when she smiled, she was like a spring flower.

Xu Ning sighed inwardly, thinking that such a name was really a bit of a "spoiler."

"Zhan Ying, this is your eighth attempt, isn't it? Do you want to consider giving up?"

"How could I give up! If I get into the experimental group, my salary will increase sixfold, plus various benefits, and the working environment is fantastic!" She listed them one by one, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"Did you see the experimental building in the new factory area? It's like a park; working there is simply enjoyment!"

More longing showed in her eyes, "And, there's a chance to see the Factory Director! Have you heard? Our Factory Director is not only young but also super handsome!"

"Oh, come on, stop being infatuated. The Factory Director is our hero; he took out seven bandits with one shot!"

"The 'factory beauty' even blocked the road for a week to see him, and what happened? She didn't even see the Factory Director's shadow."

When Xu Ning heard this, he almost sprayed the soy milk in his hand; he quickly covered his mouth, but a few drops still splashed onto his pants.

He hastily wiped it, feeling the strange looks cast from the opposite side, but he didn't care; anyway, they didn't recognize him.

This was good too; at least it didn't ruin the image of the hero in their hearts.

He thought to himself, these two girls' gossip is really explosive, especially when the subject of the gossip is himself!

Even if he was usually composed, his heart couldn't help but surge with excitement at this moment.

There was even a 'factory beauty' who tried to block him?

How had he never heard of such a strange tale...

"Ning Ge? It really is you; how come you're here?" A surprised exclamation came from afar, and a person holding breakfast rushed towards Xu Ning.

Xu Ning heard the sound and looked up, immediately recognizing the person.

It was Xiao Chen, who had taken a long leave after the shelling incident, but then quickly adjusted his mindset, gave up his leave, and returned to work.

Xiao Chen, his full name is... Chen Changhe!

Wait, could he be the legendary 'Cold-faced Judge'?