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

Chapter 45 The Invitation from the Capital Aviation Academy

As night fell, a Shanghai-brand sedan pulled up in front of the guesthouse.

"This, Elder Ning... isn't this going too far? We can just take the carriage."

"That won't do. We're inviting you to a lecture... or a discussion. Of course, we need to drive you. Our principal specifically instructed us to do this. Come on, get in the car!"

Qin Liang looked at Elder Tu: "Elder Tu, shall we go together?"

"No, I still need to finish writing the report. You go ahead."

The airplane building and the yellow building disappeared behind him, and a new compound appeared in front of him. The headquarters of the communications corps, the general logistics corps, the artillery corps, the armored corps, the engineering corps, the railway corps, and other units were distributed on both sides of Wanshou Road, all the way to Xishan. As Qin Liang looked at the scenery on both sides, he suddenly thought of "Blood Romance". The story was set in this area of ​​military compounds.

I just wonder if the real-life figures depicted in the movie still live here?

HD District, Baiyanzhuang.

In 1952, after the Capital Aviation Institute was established, classes were temporarily held at the Capital Institute of Technology. The following year, after the campus here was completed, the students moved here. In less than thirty years, the saplings have grown into towering trees, and the entire campus has taken on a rustic atmosphere.

The school layout was very different from that of later generations, and Qin Liang was not very clear about the school's situation. He was just a little curious as he looked at the chimneys that stood everywhere on campus.

"Teacher Ning, these chimneys are..."

"Oh, our school has heating, and there's a boiler room next to each building."

My first impression of the Capital Aviation Academy was actually these chimneys?

The car stopped in front of a building, where a group of people were already waiting.

"Welcome to Capital University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Qin Liang!"

"Qin Liang, this is Professor Yu from our Aeronautical Engineering Department," Professor Ning introduced to Qin Liang. "He has been following your Northwestern Polytechnical University's J-7 modification project, and he was originally scheduled to attend this meeting..."

Mr. Yu!
Qin Liang naturally knew that this old professor was born in 1927 and graduated from the Department of Aeronautics at Beiyang University. He originally wanted to devote himself to the liberation and takeover work in the south, but he stayed and joined the Capital Aviation Academy, becoming one of the first generation of aviation professionals in New China.

In 1958, Mr. Yu served as the deputy chief designer of the Capital No. 1 drone as a gift to the motherland. Later, he developed the No. 4 unmanned target drone. He led his students to embark on a path of learning and scientific research!
"Teacher Yu, it's a pleasure to meet you. I really want to hear your guidance." Qin Liang's respect was heartfelt.

"Hmm, how about we stay?"

"Ahem, Teacher Yu, I..."

"Just kidding, Qin Liang, you should have come to our Capital Aviation Academy back then! Too bad we were too late! Come on, let's go inside and talk!"

Qin Liang nodded and followed them inside, but when they reached the door, he suddenly froze.

This is no ordinary meeting room; it's clearly a large lecture hall. Although it's completely silent inside, you can see countless heads moving about.

"Teacher Yu, Teacher Ning, this is... didn't we agree to have a discussion?"

"Yes, let's talk sitting down. We can't let you stand."

Wow... this scene seems so familiar. Back then, I fooled those Americans in the same way. Now... "Yes, tell our students about your studies and life at Northwestern Polytechnical University, and how you decided to dedicate yourselves to serving the country through aviation."

Qin Liang quickly waved his hand: "No, no, Teacher Ning, I don't have that ability. I'd be showing off my limited skills in front of an expert!"

"Qin Liang, you must keep your word!" Old Ning said with a kind smile. "In the past few years, our university education was neglected. In the past year, the college entrance examination has been reinstated, and students are studying hard, but we lack a role model..."

"Ahem, Teacher Ning, I, Qin Liang, am only a freshman in college. I skip half of my classes. How can I be a role model for my classmates..."

Qin Liang really didn't want to go. He was just a young man, and the people sitting below were all his age, and many of them were even older than him, some a year or two older, some ten years older...

At that moment, a voice rang out from inside.

"Dear students, Qin Liang from Northwestern Polytechnical University has arrived at the entrance. Let's give him a warm welcome!"

Applause quickly erupted.

"We know that Qin Liang was the top science student in Yan Province. After going to Northwestern Polytechnical University, he studied and worked on projects at the same time. Some time ago, he published a paper in an SCI journal, which even attracted foreigners to a symposium at Northwestern Polytechnical University. This time, Qin Liang participated in a major national project and came to the capital for a meeting. He is a typical representative since the resumption of the college entrance examination. Now, please let Qin Liang tell us about his life and studies!"

The applause rang out for the second time.

Qin Liang had no choice but to bite the bullet and go in. Below him were countless pairs of admiring eyes. They were both college students, so why was there such a big difference between them?

"Dear students, hello everyone. To achieve what I have today, I must first thank the country and the Party..."

Professor Yu and Professor Ning exchanged a glance. Could this kid really be going to ramble on for an hour without saying anything substantial?

Fortunately, Qin Liang's remarks were just an opening statement; he then proceeded to discuss the specifics.

"After the founding of the People's Republic of China, with the help of the Soviet Union, we quickly reached world-class levels in the aerospace field. Our MiG-17 and the American F-86 were evenly matched in the Korean War. However, in the last ten years or so, the Western aviation industry has continued to develop and progress, while we have stagnated. To this day, our aviation industry is still at the level of the 1960s..."

Everyone was relieved. This kid has a strategic vision; he's not like an ordinary college student, but more like a far-sighted leader.

"The hope of our nation's aviation industry rests on us, the students who have returned after the resumption of the college entrance examination! Among us, there will be chief engineers and technical leaders. Let us use our own hands to support our nation's aviation industry! We were delayed for ten years, so let us catch up through our own efforts! Right now, Western aviation technology seems unattainable to us, but in the future, we will trample them under our feet..."

The university teachers smiled with satisfaction. After seeing the huge gap with foreign countries, many of them were frightened. Now, Qin Liang's words were indeed needed to boost everyone's morale!

Qin Liang spoke at length for half an hour, and then the Q&A session began.

"Excuse me, Qin Liang, have you ever been abroad?"

Qin Liang looked at the student below who had asked the question.

With an oval face, large eyes, and fair skin, she wore a pale yellow trench coat and seemed out of place among the students around her. Was she the descendant of some high-ranking official? Her tone was also somewhat hesitant, not a standard Beijing accent.

"What's wrong?" Qin Liang frowned. Was she trying to tell him that one has no right to speak without investigation? Was his statement just boasting? Had he witnessed the power of the West, would he not have made such a statement?

(End of this chapter)