Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 422 Aircraft Carrier Returns Home
Afterwards, Zhou Fengnian repeatedly instructed that the welfare benefits were top secret and that no one should tell anyone after leaving this room.

It's enough for a few of them to know about this; as for the rest of the family, he can take them there for the injection when it's time to allocate them.

As the first soldier to be injected with the Cell Evolution Serum, Li Hu has now fully adapted to the changes in himself and is now the undisputed king of soldiers in the army.

According to calculations, even if Li Hu continues to undergo high-intensity training, he can still live to be ninety-seven years old.

This is an unprecedented breakthrough. High-intensity training will inevitably have some impact on the body, but it is not visible in Li Hu. This means that the cell evolution serum does have a strong life-extending effect.

With a healthy diet and lifestyle, living to over 130 years old is not a problem.

However, the second-generation cell evolution serum was a bit troublesome. Even with Li Hu's cooperation, Zhou Fengnian only managed to produce three vials of serum in more than a month.

Zhou Fengnian was allocated one of the three vials of serum, but he didn't plan to use it himself, or rather, he didn't need it for the time being. He decided to give it to his parents first.

This wasn't something Zhou Fengnian asked for voluntarily. Over the years, he had never once asked for a reward from above. The one spot for enhancement each year was allocated by the leaders as a reward for him.

Besides, with what Zhou Fengnian has now, apart from wanting to do things he likes, there's nothing else that can excite him.

His family has over 100 million yuan in assets, and he himself is a high-ranking official with a nationwide reputation. He has everything.

Having the opportunity to strengthen his body, he didn't intend to use it all by himself.

With his physical condition, even when he reaches fifty, he will be no different from other thirty-year-olds; strengthening his physique a few years earlier or later will make little difference.

"Don't tell anyone about this, not even your children. You can't say it even if you're drunk, otherwise the security bureau will get involved."

Zhou Fengnian gave his final instructions: "If they keep pestering us and asking questions, either tell them they are quack doctors or tell them to come to me if they are curious."

"Third brother, don't worry, I definitely won't tell anyone about this."

Zhou Weitian quickly replied that this was the first time he had seen his third brother give such a solemn instruction. He had repeated something several times, so it must be extremely important.

Besides, his eldest son was inside the house and already knew about it; the only ones who didn't know were his wife, daughter, and youngest son.

It's okay if they don't know; we can tell them later.

After Zhou Weitian finished speaking, the others also promised that they would never reveal it to anyone, and even felt that they should never get drunk in the future, otherwise they might accidentally reveal it.

Like everyone else, Song Weinan and Xu Zhenyu were also touched. They hadn't kept such an important matter from them, which meant that the family truly regarded them as one of their own.
Zhou's father also stated that if anyone were to tell anyone, he would personally knock that person's head open.

The matter was settled, and Zhou Fengnian would take his father to get the second-generation cell evolution serum tomorrow, but they wouldn't be able to return for two days after the injection.

Two hours later, when they left the study, everyone else in the family was very curious about what Zhou Fengnian and his group were saying in the backyard, but no one intended to spread the word.

A few of the younger children were curious and wanted to eavesdrop, but Zhou Fengnian closed the back door before entering the study.

Unless they climb over the wall, but family members can't possibly watch their child climb over the wall.

With the most important things said, the family dinner is over. We used to rest at Zhou Fengnian's house, but now that there are more people, everyone is going home.

When Zhou Fengnian was falling asleep that night, he told Zhou Yan about it, but he didn't tell her the specifics of the research. He just said that there would be such an opportunity in the future.

Although Zhou Yan was surprised and curious, she did not ask any further questions. As a wife, she was very competent. Before, when Zhou Fengnian was studying things at home, Zhou Yan never went to the study.

She even stopped her son and daughter from going to the study.

That night, when Zhou Xianyang returned home and was about to go to bed, Bai Qing'an suddenly asked, "What did Dad call you over to ask today?"

"It's a good thing, but I can't say it."

Zhou Xianyang said with a smile, "It was really the right decision to come back this time, otherwise I might have missed it."

Bai Qingan was taken aback, then asked, "What good news? Can't even I tell you?"

Zhou Xianyang shook his head and said, "It's enough if one person in the family knows. But don't worry, you'll definitely get a chance to be one of these good opportunities. Dad has one spot every year, so when it's our turn, we'll give it to you first."

But I really can't tell anyone. Dad's serious this time. If any of us tell, not only will he beat me, but even Grandpa will come and hit me."

"That's outrageous."

After hearing what Zhou Xianyang said, Bai Qingan's curiosity subsided considerably.

Anyway, judging from this, it seems like it will be their turn eventually, so she decided not to ask any further questions.

Zhou Xianyang asked, "I'm going back tomorrow night, are you really not coming with me?"

"No way, we haven't taken care of the kids in ages. My mom even said we were being irresponsible last time, and if we don't take care of them soon, they might not even acknowledge us anymore."

Although Bai Qing'an really wanted to travel around, she suppressed the thought of her two children and continued, "Go ahead. If there are no movies or TV series to film this year, I'll stay in the cultural troupe for a year."

She's still in the performing arts troupe. Her previous acting roles were loaned out. Although she earned a lot of money from making movies and TV series, all that money went to the performing arts troupe.

The job title did improve Bai Qing'an's quite a bit; she is now a Level 5 professional actress, earning over sixty yuan a month.

However, Bai Qing'an had long since stopped caring about this amount of money. She acted because of her interest, and she hadn't collected her salary and allowances from the troupe for half a year.

With a husband like Zhou Xianyang, whose assets exceed 100 million, Bai Qing'an is treated like a princess.

The following day, Zhou Xianyang spent the day with Bai Qing'an in Beijing, and then took the train back to the neighboring city that evening.

Motorola's people are arriving soon, and he should go back to take charge of affairs; if this matter is handled well, it can bring him an income of about 200 million every year.

The cost of a Fiberhome phone is around one hundred US dollars, but Motorola can sell it for nine hundred US dollars. How much of the difference can be taken depends on the negotiations between Zhou Xianyang and Motorola.

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A major event quickly spread to several major countries around the world: Russia's unfinished aircraft carrier was being transported to China.

If it weren't for encountering their British fleet, many countries would still be in the dark.

But even if you find out, it's a bit too late.

The deal has been made, for which they paid a considerable sum of money, and the Russians also want to sell.

If no Western country is willing to take it over, then don't stop them from selling it.

When Amei learned of this incident, she tried her best to stop it, but Zhou Xianzhe and Zhou Xianrui even asked the Russian fleet to escort the shipment, making it a special delivery.

This cost an additional million dollars.

Although the Russians are now somewhat declining, they are not dead yet. Even though other industries are in great decline, their military strength is by no means weak.

Unless there is a direct confrontation, it cannot be stopped, but if there is a direct confrontation, some people in America believe that it is a conspiracy by China.

The goal is to give them another chance to compete with their old rivals, thus allowing them time and opportunity to develop.

After much deliberation, they ultimately decided against a direct interception; and apart from the US, no other country dared to intercept the Russian escort ships.

Thus, the unfinished aircraft carrier was successfully transported back, and Zhou Xianzhe and Zhou Xianrui received many rewards.

The official reward is simply getting them registered and becoming members of the district people's congress; behind the scenes, they'll receive numerous benefits. Whether it's renting trains or engaging in border trade, they'll be given a lot of assistance.

After all, Zhou Xianzhe and Zhou Xianrui had pulled a lot of strings this time, and the private expenses alone amounted to several million US dollars.

Apart from their fixed assets in China, they spent almost all of their savings this time.

The government will not let these two brothers pay out of their own pockets for nothing. It will provide a lot of convenience for border trade in the future, and even if they make it back, it will not take it back.

The news of buying back the aircraft carrier was quickly published in the newspapers, and the resulting jubilation was almost as great as the bombing of the Mushroom and the Dragon Ball twenty years ago.

Even the news of Zhou Xianyang signing a major order with Motorola was overshadowed by the aircraft carrier.

After all, this is considered part of the navy's foundation; with an aircraft carrier, almost half of the navy's combat power has been built.

Zhou Fengnian also paid attention for a while, and after coordinating relevant manpower support, he handed the matter over to the person in charge.

Although a semi-finished ship was brought back, it will take at least ten years to convert it into our own aircraft carrier.

However, this time it was much better than the last time. Last time they were cheated and suffered heavy losses when they bought the aircraft carrier.

Zhou Fengnian has been extremely busy lately, with three or four of the most important tasks happening simultaneously. Just the time he spends commuting by car each day is an hour.

dong dong!

There was a knock on the office door, and Zhou Fengnian called out "Come in," after which Qian Zhi pushed the door open and entered.

Zhou Fengnian didn't even look up, asking as he processed the documents, "What is it?"

"Sir, your student Luo Jianye is here. He said he has finished the homework you assigned last time and wants to bring it to you to take a look."

"Oh, just let him come in."

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Qian Zhi quickly brought Luo Jianye in. Zhou Fengnian looked up and said, "Jianye, if you want water, pour it yourself. Wait for me a moment."

Luo Jianye nodded and said, "Okay, Uncle Zhou."

Upon hearing this, Qian Zhi responded and left, but before leaving, he glanced at Luo Jianye, intending to make a note of the leader's relative.

After Qian Zhi left, Zhou Fengnian continued to work. After a while, Luo Jianye had drunk half a cup of the tea he had brewed before he finally finished what he was doing.

"Give it to me, Jianye."

Zhou Fengnian said to Luo Jianye, and after taking the robot research plan from him, he continued, "I haven't had time to teach you guys lately. Is Luo Shubin teaching the new students? How is he doing?"

Luo Jianye said, "Senior Brother Luo teaches very well, and with Engineer Zhang's help, the junior brothers are all eager to meet you."

"I should be free in a few days, I'll go take a look then."

Halfway through his sentence, Zhou Fengnian's expression froze, and his face darkened. He then flipped through a few more pages and turned to the first page to check the author's name.

When Luo Jianye saw Zhou Fengnian's expression, he sensed something was wrong, and his heart started pounding.

"You guys are really dreaming. Why do you keep making these castles in the air? Can you and Qian Dezhi really redo it?"

After Zhou Fengnian finished speaking, he looked at the next person and gave him another round of criticism. Although this time it wasn't Luo Jianye he was talking about, it still made him nervous.

After approving all the proposals, Zhou Fengnian sighed and said, "It seems I need to take some time to manage you guys. These ideas are so far-fetched and unrealistic."

"Uncle Zhou, we were too naive."

“I also have a problem. I’ve been too busy lately and haven’t had time for you. Other professors who are supervising students are definitely leading research projects.”

Zhou Fengnian thought about what he needed to do next and then said, "From next month to the end of the year, I will try to spend half of my time at the research institute leading your research."

But when you get back, have them change all of these things. What kind of outlandish ideas are these? If there's a next time, they'll have to go to a labor camp for a period of reflection.

"Understood, Uncle Zhou."

Luo Jianye quickly stepped forward to take the documents back, and he also got a scolding. He wouldn't dare to do it again next time.

Zhou Fengnian waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit down and talk, and then asked, "By the way, Jianye, haven't your parents come back yet?"

"Yes, they usually come back for one day each month, but sometimes Dad can't come back for a whole day, while Mom is able to come back on time to visit."

Zhou Fengnian nodded and said, "Then I'll invite Aunt Li over tonight for a meal. I've moved back to Nanluoguxiang now, and our houses aren't far apart."

Upon hearing this, Luo Jianye immediately replied, "I understand, Uncle Zhou. I'll talk to Grandma about it when I get home today."

"By the way, have you gotten your driver's license yet? Are you planning to buy a car? It will be much more convenient for you to take Aunt Li with you in the future."

"I haven't taken the test yet, but Dad probably won't let me buy it."

But Luo Jianye thought about how old his grandmother was and suddenly realized that it wasn't convenient to pick her up and drop her off by bicycle, so buying a car seemed like a good idea.

He didn't have much money; half of the family's money was in his mother's hands, and the other half was in his grandmother's hands.

Their family isn't short of money; they had considerable savings before, and now all three of them receive salaries, with Luo Jianye, who earns the least, receiving eighty yuan a month.

"Uncle Zhou, I'll go back and ask Grandma, but I need to get a driver's license first."

"Okay, remember to come home tonight."

"Okay, Uncle Zhou."

After chatting for a while, Luo Jianye left with his belongings.

Zhou Fengnian wasn't busy for long. After finishing his work, he went home when it was time to leave work.

There are some things he still has to handle, but if you really think about it, he wouldn't be able to finish even if he worked for five years. He needs to rest when he needs to, and he will only finish everything in one go if Zhou Fengnian feels that things cannot be interrupted.

As soon as it was time to leave work, Zhou Fengnian asked his driver to take him home.

When he returned, Zhou Xianyang was already playing with his son in the Intermediate People's Court.

Upon seeing Zhou Fengnian return, two- or three-year-old Zhou Zeqian immediately ran over excitedly, grabbed his trouser leg, and climbed up.

And while climbing, he kept calling out "Grandpa" in Hulun dialect.

After picking up his grandson with a smile, Zhou Fengnian turned to Zhou Xianyang and said, "Why do you always seem to have nothing better to do than run home?"

"Hey, Dad, you can't just accuse me like that. I'm so upset that I have to come home after all this work. It's so unfair."

Zhou Xianyang immediately retorted, "I just got back from the neighboring city, and I haven't even had a chance to sit down properly yet. You don't seem to care about your own son at all."

Zhou Fengnian said with disdain, "I didn't realize you were so busy. Go tell Chef Yang to add a few more dishes tonight, and that Jianye and Aunt Li should come over too."

(End of this chapter)