Chapter 626
Stubborn Youth!! Wang Duoyu: Qianqian, you've taken a fancy to that kid?
May 2007, Los Angeles, USA.
William Hart is dating a popular Hollywood actress and is looking forward to a wonderful weekend with her.
It was Saturday afternoon, and he was excitedly preparing for a friendly match with the actress when a phone call came in on his cell phone.
"William, something terrible has happened!"
The call from Andy concerned the aircraft carrier's arresting cables; he had already investigated the matter thoroughly.
"China actually uses domestically produced aircraft carrier arresting cables, rather than developing them themselves. No, no, to be precise, they had already developed aircraft carrier arresting cables long ago, but they were not initially used on aircraft carriers."
Andy's tone was filled with shock, disbelief, and resentful regret.
Because if they hadn't made such an exorbitant demand, he and William Hart could have made another fortune.
Furthermore, according to China's plans, they seem to be building more than just one aircraft carrier, but rather aiming to rival the United States.
If the US's enemy in the 1980s was the Soviet Union, then in the 1990s it was Russia and the European Union, and now the enemy is China.
In the early 1990s, the Soviet Union collapsed, and the red empire crumbled.
However, Russia inherited 90% of the legacy of the former Soviet Union and remains a powerful country.
Coincidentally, the EU was rising at that time, especially around the turn of the millennium, and the successful launch of the euro led Russia to move closer to Europe.
Trade cooperation between the two sides has progressed rapidly and is extremely extensive.
Throughout the 1990s, the United States could only unite with China to counter the alliance between Russia and Europe.
This is why the mainland has been able to develop smoothly and peacefully.
The EU and Russia are enough to give the US a major headache, and the US has also set up warning lines for its cooperation with China.
For example, they are holding China hostage in areas such as lithography machines, aircraft carriers, and military-grade chips, and these technologies will not be open to China.
Unexpectedly, a single arresting cable on an aircraft carrier exposed many problems: China's scientific research capabilities may not be as simple as they appear on the surface.
Even Andy heard a key phrase at the meeting: China is about to begin a major industrial assessment!
Although this so-called comprehensive industrial assessment may not necessarily bring about any changes to China's industry.
But what if there really were technological products similar to aircraft carrier arresting gear?
No matter how unbelievable it may seem, given China's vast and resource-rich territory, there might actually be quite a few good things there.
While the Navy Staff was still in a meeting, Andy took a break to go to the bathroom and called William Hart to see how to handle the situation.
Self-interest is the biggest driving force behind Andy's continued position.
"Fuck, how is this possible?"
After hearing this, William Hart looked panicked and rudely pushed the Hollywood actress away. He got up and went to the next room.
Bang!
The door slammed shut, and William Hart's mind was racing, trying to figure out how to solve the problem.
This brain is so hard to think! Think of something!
If William Hart hadn't been worried when the Chinese representative mentioned developing their own aircraft carrier arresting gear last time, now that they've found a factory capable of producing it, it's naturally none of his business.
William Hart was naturally unwilling to accept that so many benefits had simply vanished.
But Andy had no better solution, so the two could only agree on a time and place to meet and talk in detail.
At the same time, personnel were dispatched to China to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Although the Chinese side would definitely do it secretly and not let the outside world know about it, William Hart still harbored a glimmer of hope: what if?
If it could be determined which Chinese factory produced the aircraft carrier arresting gear, then with China's cheap labor, William Hart could even bypass the California Steel Sales Company and import it directly from the Chinese factory.
Wouldn't that mean there's more room for profit?
Therefore, it is necessary to investigate thoroughly.
Chengdu, Astronaut Training Center, canteen hall.
"You haven't eaten, have you? These are all your favorite dishes. Sit down and eat with me. You've been avoiding me for so many days, now you have no reason to avoid me anymore, right?"
Wang Duoyu waved to his eldest daughter and said with a smile.
However, to his surprise, Wang Yifei had just sat down and hadn't even had a chance to speak when someone came up behind her, angrily yelling at him:
"Comrade Sisi, don't be afraid. This is a training center. He wouldn't dare to do anything to you, and I can protect you."
"Comrade, you're a man too. What kind of skill is it to make things difficult for a young girl?"
Xu Qingzhou, his face contorted with anger, berated Wang Duoyu.
If the former hadn't shown no signs of making a move, and had been more than three meters away from Wang Duoyu, separated by a dining table, Zhang Xuji, Yuan Zuliang, Luo Yuzhong, and the others would definitely have already taken action.
Anyone who could threaten Wang Duoyu's life would be swiftly and decisively suppressed by Yuan Zuliang and his men.
After all, Xu Qingzhou's ability to stay at the astronaut training center demonstrates his exceptional personal qualities.
Moreover, Xu Qingzhou is not a payload specialist like Wang Duoyu; he was trained according to the requirements for astronauts.
As is widely known, astronauts are generally divided into three categories: astronaut pilots, astronaut flight engineers, and payload specialists.
The training requirements for these three types of astronauts are also different.
Previously, Wang Duoyu was trained according to the requirements of payload specialist astronauts. In terms of physical training, space environment adaptability training, psychological training, and lifesaving and survival training, the requirements for payload specialists are the same as those for pilots and flight engineers.
However, there are differences in basic theoretical training, aerospace professional and technical training, flight procedures, and simulation training.
Furthermore, the required abilities also vary.
Before entering the astronaut training center, Xu Qingzhou was an ace pilot in the flight squadron with exceptional physical abilities.
Despite Wang Duoyu's regular physical exercise, he was still slightly inferior to professional soldiers.
Professional soldiers practice killing techniques every day, which is completely different from a half-baked soldier like Wang Duoyu.
Of course, this is a training center, and Xu Qingzhou is a soldier, so it's impossible for him to suddenly resort to violence.
Wang Duoyu raised an eyebrow, glanced at Xu Qingzhou, and a strange smile appeared on his face:
"Sisi, who is this? I haven't seen you for just over half a month, wow, you've given me such a big surprise! Explain yourself, is it because of him that you've been avoiding me?"
"No, he's just a nuisance. I wouldn't have come here if it weren't to avoid you." Wang Yifei rolled her eyes.
Xu Qingzhou misunderstood; he thought Wang Duoyu and Wang Yifei had a special relationship.
"Comrade, didn't you hear what Comrade Sisi said? She doesn't like you, so don't stay here and get in the way, okay?" "Young comrade, young people shouldn't be so hot-tempered. This is between her and me. You go about your own business and don't disturb our meal."
The word "little comrade" made Xu Qingzhou laugh in anger:
"Who are you? 'Young comrade,' indeed! Who do you think you are? What are you trying to prove in front of me? See my epaulets? You dare call me 'young comrade'? Besides, you don't even look older than me. What are you pretending for?"
puff!
Wang Yifei suddenly covered her mouth and chuckled. She really didn't expect Xu Qingzhou to be so blind. Her father was already fifty-one years old, how could he be older than Xu Qingzhou?
It's worth noting that Wang Duoyu was born in 1956, so this year is 2007, making him 51 years old.
Even though Wang Duoyu takes good care of himself, he still looks to be in his late twenties.
Xu Qingzhou is not young, but he is only twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old.
As for the shoulder insignia, Wang Duoyu also served in the military, but it was only a nominal position, not a regular military post.
But he could give orders to colonels and senior colonels.
Although Xu Qingzhou didn't quite understand why Wang Yifei was laughing, he was happy as long as she was happy.
Wang Duoyu couldn't help but laugh:
Are you really that young?
Before Xu Qingzhou could speak further, Wang Duoyu waved his hand and said;
"Alright, go away and stop fawning over my daughter. And stop bringing up your epaulets. If you don't recognize me, you can go ask your boss who I am."
He wasn't pleased by Xu Qingzhou's roundabout way of praising him, because his biological age was indeed quite high, and his youthful appearance was simply due to his good maintenance.
However, when he smiles, you can still see some clues like the crow's feet.
It's impossible to say he's fifty-one years old; he looks exactly like a twenty-seven or twenty-eight-year-old.
Yes, he is indeed confident that he can live to be over 110 years old. According to that age, then 51 years old is indeed still considered young.
But the vicissitudes and depth in his eyes couldn't be hidden, could they?
Xu Qingzhou lacked such experience, or perhaps it was because he was preoccupied with Wang Yifei that he overlooked it.
"Your daughter? Comrade Xixi is your daughter?" Xu Qingzhou stared in disbelief, then burst into laughter as Wang Duoyu and his daughter scanned him.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible. I've seen Comrade Sisi's information. She was born in 1987. You must be a post-80s generation too, right? Even if you were a post-70s generation, you couldn't have had a child that early, could you?"
Wang Duoyu chuckled. Why was this young man so stubborn?
"Sisi, if you don't say anything, I'm really going to get angry. You've been putting off this father-daughter talk for months. You don't think you can get away with it today, do you?"
To be honest, Wang Yifei did have that thought just now, otherwise she wouldn't have let Xu Qingzhou have his way.
But her father has already revealed the truth, and if she still doesn't understand, the consequences could be severe.
When her father said he was angry, he really meant it.
It's understandable that her father was angry, since his time is very precious and he wouldn't waste it on such meaningless things.
“Alright~” Wang Yifei nodded helplessly, then looked at Xu Qingzhou and said coldly:
"Comrade Xu Qingzhou, you have seen it yourself, he is indeed my father. Please leave and do not disturb us."
The latter was dumbfounded, his face filled with disbelief.
"Is he really your father?"
"You're not deaf, do I need to repeat myself? Don't force me to embarrass you!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Qingzhou quickly apologized, then apologized to Wang Duoyu, and left with a silly grin.
Yuan Zuliang and the others, who had been watching this scene intently, suddenly couldn't understand it. Could Xu Qingzhou have gone mad?
Wang Duoyu didn't care whether Xu Qingzhou was stupid or not. He waved to Yuan Zuliang and the others, and only the father and daughter remained in the cafeteria area.
He looked at Wang Yifei with a smile and said:
"That silly boy from earlier, you've got your eye on him?"
"No!" Wang Yifei denied it on the spot without blushing or any other change in her expression.
Seeing this, Wang Duoyu didn't pay any attention:
“You’re not young anymore. Your third brother is getting married next month. You should start thinking about your own marriage. Whether you want to find someone who will marry into your family or you get married yourself, I will support you.”
“I support you even if you want to stay single.”
"but!!!"
Suddenly, Wang Duoyu raised a finger, his expression turning serious:
“If you keep messing around, I will definitely keep you locked up at home. Even if I raise you like a useless person, I will not give you as much freedom anymore, do you understand?”
There are certain principles and bottom lines, which are red lines that must never be crossed.
For example, despite Wang Duoyu's repeated warnings about tattoos, none of his children dared to do so.
The Wang family is a large clan, and of course some people have done this before, such as Wang Guyan, the grandson of his eldest brother, who has a tattoo.
Because they liked to be unconventional, and at that time, gangsters from Hong Kong were very popular in mainland China.
When Wang Guyan was in junior high school, he often got into fights, and because he was generous with his money, he quickly became the school bully.
Tattoos are one of the coolest and trendiest symbols for these young people, so Wang Guyan did the same.
During a family gathering, Wang Duoyu saw this and said something. As a result, the kid not only refused to change his ways, but also started cursing at Wang Duoyu on the spot.
Before Wang Duoyu could even speak, Wang Guyan's father personally taught him how to be a person.
However, Wang Guyan later turned against his father and ran away from home.
A few years later, he went to a juvenile detention center and it seems he was only released last year.
After he came out, he was much more obedient and didn't dare to bare his teeth anymore; he kept a low profile.
Prison is a very good place. After a few years of working on a sewing machine there, any normal person will definitely become very cautious when they finally come out.
"I know."
Wang Yifei nodded seriously. She wouldn't joke about matters of principle, because she was no young person, much less Wang Guyan.
After all, she had already released albums when she was about the same age as Wang Guyan, and her personal savings had already exceeded 100 million.
Besides, she's a girl, so she matures early and definitely wouldn't be that naive.
Going against her father would only bring harm, not a single benefit. (End of Chapter)