Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 44 Come begging me? No way!

In 1952, the aeronautical departments of eight famous universities in China were merged to form the Capital Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The aeronautical department of Tsinghua University was also transferred at that time, and the strongest aerospace university in China was born! In 1988, it developed from a single engineering university into a comprehensive university and was renamed Capital University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. It became one of the 14 key universities in China and later became a 985 and 211 university.

Qin Liang still remembers that when Tsinghua University and Capital University came to recruit him, he asked them if they were building airplanes. Did this question reach Ning Lao's ears?
"Teacher Ning, please feel free to tell me your requests. As long as it's within my power, I will do my best! Just don't let it delay our project!"

The project involves Factory 132 and Northwestern Polytechnical University; he can't poach our own talent!
Professor Ning's eyes lit up: "Yes, you can definitely do that. I would like to invite you to a discussion at our Capital University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Northwestern Polytechnical University has blazed a new trail for universities across the country! We should learn from you!"

"Professor Ning, this isn't my achievement. I'm just an ordinary student. If you want to have a discussion, talk to Professor Liu or Professor Sha..."

"They weren't there, were they?" Professor Ning said with a smile. "Your Northwestern Polytechnical University has become quite famous this time. Our Capital Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is very envious. Don't refuse!"

Qin Liang's eyes darted around: "Alright, I'll definitely go whenever I have time."

"Let's do it tonight! We've also prepared a special gift for you..."

"what?"

"It's related to your project."

Since that's the case, Qin Liang had no choice but to nod.

After a long delay, Qin Liang thought everyone had finished eating, but when he returned, they were still eating and drinking...

"Qin Liang, come, have a seat!" Old Gu greeted him with a smile, "We have some things we'd like to discuss with you!"

In the East, dinner parties are never just about eating; many things are better discussed over a meal than in a meeting!
Qin Liang glanced around and felt it was more appropriate to sit at the same table with these people, so as to avoid being forced to drink by Old Lin.

"Mr. Gu, please speak!"

"Our J-8 project is basically an enlarged version of the J-7. After hearing what you said today, it seems the J-8 has quite a few problems! Especially the nose air intake layout, it definitely needs to be changed. The two-sided air intake layout you designed is quite good, could you..."

"No." Qin Liang shook his head.

At the dinner table, many people had complicated expressions.

Old Wang and Old Li exchanged a glance, then picked up their glasses.

"Qin Liang, we both got carried away in the meeting today and said some wrong things. We apologize to you!"

The two were pillars of the Northern Institute and well-known figures in the domestic aviation system. Apologizing to Qin Liang, a newcomer, was definitely a first for them.

Qin Liang smiled and said, "You two are just discussing the matter at hand, there's nothing wrong with that. I won't drink this wine."

The two men's expressions turned slightly unpleasant. This kid was clearly holding a grudge, and moreover, he was quite cunning...

They had actually already approached Professor Tu, but Professor Tu implied that the aircraft design belonged to Northwestern Polytechnical University, and that Qin Liang, despite his young age, had proposed all sorts of solutions. He implied that the people at the Northern Institute could only get the nose section replaced by contacting Qin Liang.

They dared to look down on Qin Liang at the meeting, but now they have to beg Qin Liang for help!

Just as the two were hesitating, they saw Qin Liang raise his teacup.

"Come on, I'll drink tea instead of wine. I'm still young, and my stomach can't handle alcohol."

The two forced a smile: "Okay, then let's drink this glass of wine to apologize." Actually, at a dinner table, it's already considered disrespectful to drink alcohol while others drink tea, but... Qin Liang might genuinely be unable to drink, and since they needed his help, they had no choice but to accept it.

Old Gu continued, "Qin Liang, about the project to modify the engine head."

“This is really not okay.”

"why?"

"We modified the air intakes on both sides to improve the flight capability at high angles of attack, which is to improve maneuverability. During the meeting today, Engineer Wang and Engineer Li seemed to be very indifferent to maneuverability, so I guess your J-8 probably doesn't have much maneuverability either?"

"Well, as you know, we have faced constant threats from the north over the years, so our J-8 is an interceptor..." Old Gu explained briefly.

In fact, Qin Liang had long known about Eighth Master's abilities, but he simply couldn't offer direct guidance.

As Mr. Gu explained, Qin Liang nodded in agreement. After Mr. Gu finished, Qin Liang said, "The aircraft has a slender fuselage, which is suitable for high-speed flight, but not for air combat. Therefore, this type of aircraft does not need to use two-sided air intakes; side air intakes are sufficient... By the way, you should know about the MiG-23, right?"

Old Gu suddenly thought of something: "You mean, transplant the nose of the MiG-23 onto our J-8?"

"Yes, that's right. I don't know the exact diameter of the machine either, but... I'm guessing it's about right."

"Yes, that's definitely possible!" Old Gu stood up excitedly. "Everyone, make sure Qin Liang is well taken care of. I'm going to find Old Lin and Old Mo!"

The later J-2 was equipped with the nose of the MiG-23, but with side air intakes. For a high-altitude, high-speed interceptor, side air intakes were sufficient!

Currently, the daytime version of the J-8 fighter jet has not yet been finalized and tested, nor does it have a matching radar. Therefore, the Northern Institute never even considered changing the nose. It was only after Qin Liang mentioned it at the meeting today that everyone lost face and started considering changing the nose, naturally targeting the nose of the Super-7.

However... no one was very confident that the combination of Northwestern Polytechnical University and Factory 132 could handle this kind of modification. Replacing the nose with a MiG-23 was the best solution!

Once Old Gu left, he never came back. It wasn't until 2 p.m. that everyone gradually left.

Old Tu led Qin Liang to his lodgings, and only after they parted ways did he excitedly say, "The Air Force and the aviation industry have coordinated everything. They'll be organizing a trip abroad soon to buy MiG-21MF and MiG-23 aircraft from Egypt. That will solve our radar problem. You're amazing, kid!"

"What does this have to do with me?"

"You tricked the Northern Institute into modifying the nose of their MiG-23s! If it weren't for the Northern Institute's strong insistence, this secret procurement would have fallen through. By the way, why didn't you agree to let them use our Super-7's nose design?"

"They don't pay us for the design, so why should we work for them for free?"

Old Tu was almost speechless at Qin Liang's words! But... it seems that what he said actually makes sense. Those guys definitely don't intend to pay, and they even want to take the computer.

Qin Liang certainly wouldn't give it to them. Tu Lao wrote in his memoirs that when they were working on the Super-7, the initial design was a two-sided air intake scheme. At that time, the J-82 had already been developed, so Factory 132 planned to learn from the Northern Institute. The other party was also straightforward and offered a price of tens of thousands of yuan!

If it were the 1990s and later, with a market economy and competition among companies, that would be one thing. But in the 1980s, they were still brothers within the same system! Did Factory 132 make money selling airplanes? It wasn't because the higher-ups weren't providing funding; Factory 132 had to find its own way!

"By the way, do you know Professor Ning from the Capital University of Aeronautics and Astronautics?"

"Old Ning? He seems like a nice guy..."

(End of this chapter)