Chapter Thirty-One: A Scramble for Invitations

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“Jingzhu, these materials can be used in our fighter jets and naval vessels, right?” Old Meng and Old Du asked eagerly.

Advances in military materials form the material foundation for a new generation of weaponry. Judging by the performance data of these materials, they actually surpass the current military-grade materials. They believed that based on these parameters, these materials are suitable for fighter jets and warships.

“The hull materials can be used for ships and submarines. This is originally a kind of multipurpose special steel. But fighter jet materials require even higher standards: greater strength, higher toughness, heat resistance, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, creep resistance, and lightweight properties! Engine materials can be somewhat interchangeable, but ideally, they need to be further improved to meet the higher thrust-to-weight ratios demanded by fighter jets.”

Materials for ships and submarines are somewhat easier—they can even be made entirely of steel. This advanced steel is even more useful!

When Jiang Jingzhu was considering the material composition, she had already thought comprehensively and from multiple angles for future applications.

Whether Old Meng, who worked on naval vessels, or Old Du, who was involved with fighter jets, both were filled with excitement! With such excellent materials as a foundation, numerous design inspirations instantly burst forth in their minds.

The two elders were suddenly reinvigorated, their spirits soaring with renewed warmth.

Old Du kindly invited, “Jingzhu, what are your plans once the torpedo project is complete? Why not move on to fighter jets? Yin Zhen is our ace pilot; with a husband and wife working together, their strength is unbreakable!”

Seeing Jingzhu’s talent—from fundamental theory to R&D design, materials, engines, and dynamics—she was extremely proficient, even at a top-tier level! Such talent should be involved in the most cutting-edge military equipment. Fighter jets undoubtedly represent the pinnacle of military research! Jingzhu’s studies were impressively broad, not confined to her specialty, making her fully capable of handling fighter jet development.

“Old Du, how could you say that? You’re misleading the young! Jingzhu is an outstanding talent in our Naval Engineering Department. She’s meant for naval engineering, surface warships, and submarines—her future is vast!” Old Meng immediately bristled, glaring fiercely.

Old Du’s heart was mischievous. Who does he think he is, poaching their brightest gem with a pickaxe?

Old Meng could endure no longer!

No matter how close their friendship, neither would allow such a top talent from the Naval Engineering Department to be taken away!

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“Jingzhu, for our next step in naval vessels, whether surface or underwater, you decide. As chief designer, I’ll support you!” Old Meng said anxiously, promising on the spot, “Once this project is done, your rank will rise accordingly. If anyone tries to steal your credit, I’ll fight tooth and nail to set things right for you!”

“Even if his fighter jets are incredible, they still fall under our great naval engineering umbrella as a subsidiary project!”

“Teacher Meng, Teacher Du, please don’t get worked up. Once I have a plan for the next step, I’ll tell you immediately! Teacher Meng, I definitely won’t leave our great Naval Engineering. Teacher Du, thank you for your willingness to teach me. If there’s a chance to collaborate, I am genuinely interested in fighter jet development!” Jiang Jingzhu smiled wryly, calming the tempers of the two elders whose combined age exceeded a hundred.

Her current project had just begun and would take time to complete.

She had only tentatively set her next goal; data collection was still ongoing. If the project progressed smoothly, she could gradually work on it in her spare time.

“My current focus is definitely on the torpedo preparation project. This is my first project; I want to make it perfect. Thanks to your wholehearted support, I feel confident!”

Completing this project well would establish her foundation solidly.

“Haha... we’re your teachers; guiding you is our duty! Having a student like you is our greatest pride!” The two elders laughed heartily. Being the source of their student’s confidence gave them immense joy!

To encounter a student like Jiang Jingzhu was a great blessing for them as teachers.

They did not think Jingzhu was overambitious. Given her current abilities, whether she deeply pursued naval engineering or crossed into aerospace, it was entirely justified.

As long as she did not waste her talent, how could that not be a contribution to national development?

“Success, Comrade Jingzhu! All the data is in!” Lin Yao’s eyes were bloodshot, but his face radiated thrilled joy. “All the numbers have been achieved! The hull material is Sample One, with a yield strength of 503MPa, weighing only two-thirds of steel plates of the same mass. The heat-resistant engine material is best represented by Sample Three, capable of withstanding up to 1150°C—a breakthrough like never before!”

They finally had the urgently needed new material for aerospace engine combustion chambers! Moreover, the processing costs were within expected limits—these two materials marked a revolutionary advance in material science!

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Lin Yao, who worked on the materials, personally fabricated these two materials and conducted tensile strength tests himself. This was more intoxicating to him than drinking three jin of fine wine!

At the moment the results came out, his hand trembled with excitement as he recorded them!

Several times he had to squeeze his pen tightly, unable to control his elation. Only after exerting all his effort to calm himself was he able to continue with the subsequent tests in a normal state!

Once all results were finalized, he immediately rushed into Jiang Jingzhu’s office, clutching the samples and records, proclaiming the exhilarating news!

“Excellent, excellent!” Old Meng and Old Du hurried over upon hearing, and when they saw the lines of data, they clapped with excitement. Calculations on paper had truly transformed into tangible material samples!

The two regarded the experimental samples as treasures, repeatedly scrutinizing the data without daring to blink.

“Jingzhu, it’s done! The materials really worked!” The calculations were viable. If Jingzhu’s method could be perfected and widely applied, they would have many more high-performance materials in the future, no longer constrained by material shortages that hampered scientific progress!

“Lin Yao, you’ve worked hard!” In just one day, Lin Yao completed all experimental tests. Even with a clear formula, this was no easy feat. His current state made clear his full dedication!

Jiang Jingzhu stood at attention and saluted, deeply respectful of such professionalism.

Despite nearly no sleep through the night, Lin Yao remained spirited, as if injected with vitality, utterly unaffected by exhaustion.

With a crisp “snap,” he returned the salute. “Comrade Jingzhu, the material testing is complete. Please name these two materials!”