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Chapter 175 Trouble (Two chapters combined, 6000 words)

Upon hearing this, his expression turned serious, and the smile that had been on his lips gradually disappeared.

At the same time, he was also wondering how this had gotten to the topic of personal safety. He had always been a typical, unassuming homebody.

I only go out for walks when I have something to do; otherwise, I always stay in a very quiet place.

How could someone as introverted as him possibly have any personal safety issues?

"Sir, please speak, I'm listening!"

The matter wasn't actually that complicated, and Cui Tianzhi began to explain.

"Since the Suzaku 9 entered service, you, the inventor, have gained some fame."

Especially after the last exhibition, the news of Camel's purchase of the Suzaku 3 and Suzaku 8, as well as their export, spread.

Your name has become quite famous among some people, especially major manufacturers, who are all eager to find out the truth.

Since we're the only ones with these complete systems currently, they definitely won't target us.

Just a few days ago, ** sent us a report saying that these people were likely targeting the factory.

Security at your factory has been strengthened, so they might now shift their focus to you.

After all, once we get you there, we'll have everything we need.

This is the fourth thing I wanted to say; I'm just letting you know in advance.

If any people from the ** organization come looking for you after you get back, just don't assume they're imposters.

The rest of the work will be handled by them; these people are quite professional in protecting important figures.

Cui Tianzhi briefly explained the whole story. Although it was explained in a very simple way, the danger involved was still quite great.

He understood what the other person was talking about, and he never imagined that one day he would become their target.

After thinking it over, I think it's probably because I'm currently just an entrepreneur in Kyushu, and I'm taking advantage of the fact that Kyushu hasn't paid much attention to me yet, which is why I've set myself as a target.

But these people certainly wouldn't have imagined that the Nine Provinces wouldn't notice such a talent.

Kyushu has never relaxed its focus on grassroots talent, especially those who have achieved so many important results.

Upon first hearing the news, he was extremely frightened. Anyone would be uneasy to hear that they had been targeted by a powerful force.

But then he thought about it again. Cui Tianzhi had already told him, which meant that the higher-ups would definitely have arrangements for him, so he felt relieved.

After figuring all this out, he gave Cui Tianzhi a somewhat helpless smile.

"Commander, do you think they're just bored? What's the point of making me a target?"

I'm just an unknown nobody who accidentally built an airplane.

Why are you staring at me like that? The pressure on me just jumped up all of a sudden, really~

His words conveyed a sense of helplessness, but it was already a fait accompli, and there was nothing he could do about it.

Upon hearing his complaints, Cui Tianzhi quickly offered his advice.

"Don't underestimate yourself; you're not a nobody."

From the moment you developed the Suzaku series of aircraft, you were no longer a nobody.

The manufacture of an airplane requires a team, and you yourself are part of that team. You need to grasp the importance of that.

However, we didn't expect that these big capitalists outside would target you.

From now on, you need to be more high-profile. Now that you've been set as a target, go big.

Although the higher-ups certainly won't allow these people to pose a threat to you, your increased reputation makes it easier for them to make appropriate arrangements and provide you with corresponding benefits.

For example, this award, like the special appointment,

You still need to establish some social standing; you can't just see yourself as someone of little value anymore.

To put it bluntly, you're a national treasure now, like a giant panda.

After Cui Tianzhi's explanation, he also gained a new understanding of himself.

I never realized that I had become so important, and had become a big shot.

Knowing my own value, I thought a lot about it and formed a new self-positioning.

"Okay, I understand. After I get back from here, I won't go anywhere else. I'll just stay home."

I'll do some research that interests me; anyway, research won't keep me bored.

With the protection of the security services, I believe these people wouldn't dare to harm me.

Hearing his words, Cui Tianzhi nodded in agreement. Upon reflection, he realized it made sense; what danger could the other party possibly face as long as they didn't leave the house?

Having finished explaining the four main things he had invited Li Zhenhua to, they moved on to other topics after finishing his business.

Of course, the conversation never strayed from Suzaku 9, and Cui Tianzhi also told him about some of Suzaku 9's everyday behaviors that didn't need to be kept secret.

Since entering service, the Suzaku-9 has earned a very good reputation within the Air Force.

Its performance is outstanding, and the Air Force has consistently regarded it as a fighter jet comparable to the V-35.

Of course, in its daily performance, it has certainly not disappointed these air forces. The Suzaku 9 is indeed a great multi-role fighter jet.

It already had weapons capable of being mounted for both air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks, and after the Suzaku-9 entered service with the Air Force,

After improvements to the weapon pylons and integration with the electronic systems, the ability to carry anti-ship missiles was also developed.

It has good combat capabilities in air-to-air, air-to-ground, and anti-ship warfare.

Furthermore, the two cannons mounted on the nose are capable of ground attack and anti-tank warfare, and can also pose a certain threat to helicopters.

Moreover, with the assistance of early warning aircraft, the PL-15 missiles can exert their maximum effectiveness.

In daily use by the Air Force, the performance of the Zhuque-9 is nothing short of amazing.

During their casual conversation, Cui Tianzhi shared a piece of gossip with him.

It is said that after the Zhuque-9 enters service, it will likely receive an official designation starting with "Jian" or "Qiang".

This news made him extremely happy. So far, no drone has been able to obtain a model number starting with these two words after entering service.

"I heard that after it's officially confirmed, it might be named J36 or Q36. These are just rumors, don't spread them!"

Although Cui Tianzhi claimed it was just hearsay, it's hard to say for sure whether it's true or not.

If his news is true, then the Suzaku 9 may become the most frequently flown aircraft over Kyushu.

Together with the Mighty Dragon and the Falcon Eagle, they form a three-tiered stealth fighter system, encompassing high, medium, and low-altitude capabilities.

In any case, the enemy will face a situation where either the eldest brother, Wei Long, leads a group of Suzaku as his henchmen to attack, or the second brother, Hu Ying, leads a group of Suzaku as his henchmen to attack.

By then, the Vermilion Bird might become the most consumed fighter jet on the battlefield, since it's a drone.

This inherent attribute determines that when serving as a companion aircraft for the Mighty Dragon or the Falcon Eagle, it will block all threats.

While the three were chatting, the four cockpits were installed. Cui Tianzhi had specially dug a huge basement in the base in a hurry.

This place will also serve as the control room for Suzaku 9 in the future. The reason it's located underground is because even if the base is breached...

As long as there are intact drones on the ground, pilots can safely take off and fight the enemy.

Cui Tianzhi took him to the cafeteria for a quick meal, and then they went together to the underground control room.

He also contacted the town by phone, and four Suzaku 9s were already on standby on the runway, ready to soar into the sky at any time.

Soon, all four aircraft took off successfully. The fighter jets that had taken off first circled in the sky, waiting for all of them to arrive.

They formed a diamond formation and flew towards the Quancheng Air Force Base.

A distance of over 200 kilometers would take a long time for a car, but for a fighter jet capable of supersonic flight, it would only take a dozen minutes.

Soon, in the control room, four aircraft appeared on the command system screen. Under their watchful eyes, the four aircraft successfully landed on the base's runway.

It was only 2 PM at this point. He had set off at 6 AM and arrived at the base before 9 AM.

I chatted with Cui Tianzhi all morning, and after lunch, I watched the planes take off and land in the control room.

After the four aircraft were delivered, his previously tense state of mind finally relaxed.

"Sir, the plane has landed safely. I've kept your instructions in mind."

If there's nothing else to do here, I'm planning to leave.

I still have things to work on when I get home; I need to get back and work on them quickly.

He considered his business for the day completely finished, and turned to bid farewell to Cui Tianzhi.

At this point, Cui Tianzhi didn't try to stop him further, and asked Xiao Du, who had gone to park the car earlier, to drive it to the front of the office building.

Cui Tianzhi then led him back to the front of the office building and personally saw him off.

The two of them arrived at the building together, where his ridiculously understated Volkswagen Santana was parked on the road in front of the office building.

Walking to the car, he took the car keys from Xiao Du and pressed the three buttons on the key five times in a rhythmic manner.

Then the car door opened automatically, and the heavy door was clearly revealed to Cui Tianzhi.

When he arrived, Cui Tianzhi was preoccupied with other matters and therefore did not have the opportunity to examine the car in detail.

But just as he was about to leave, he aroused the other person's curiosity.

As he was getting ready to get on the bus, he went to the door and looked around.

"Roll down your car window, let me see how thick your glass is."

Cui Tianzhi was still very curious about the car, and once he knew the thickness of the car's glass, he could roughly deduce the car's overall bulletproof capability.

Seeing Cui Tianzhi's intense curiosity, he had no choice but to get into the driver's seat and tap on the central control screen.

The moment he pressed the button, the glass window immediately moved and descended at an extremely fast speed.

The glass stopped automatically when it was halfway down, and Cui Tianzhi looked towards the glass.

Pinch your hand against the glass with your thumb and forefinger, then remove your hand from the glass and bring it to your eyes.

Look at your own hands, then look at Li Zhenhua inside the car.

"The glass on your car must be four or five centimeters thick. I feel like it's about the same thickness as the bulletproof glass used on the J-7 fighter jet."

Give me a straight answer, what's the bulletproof rating of this thing?

His question really stumped him. How could he answer it? He had only built the car, but he didn't have time to test it. Or rather, the conditions weren't right, so he didn't test it.

Even if he could materialize weapons in virtual experiments, he still hadn't actually handled that many weapons.

Currently, all the weapons he can conjure are aircraft cannons or aircraft machine guns.

The smallest calibers are all above 12.7mm, so he never even considered testing these firearms.

"Sir, you've stumped me. How am I supposed to know what level I can reach?"

I don't have the necessary conditions for that test, so please don't make things difficult for me. I just tinkered with this car for fun!

Furthermore, this car doesn't comply with regulations; it's an illegal vehicle, essentially a car with a fake license plate!

Hearing him say that, and that's how it is, the other party really had no way to test the vehicle's bulletproof rating.

Upon hearing what was said next, his expression immediately changed. A car with a fake license plate? That's illegal? This won't do.

"Mr. Li, first of all, I want to say something to you. There are certain rules that must be followed in everything, just like when your plane took off for the first time."

You've already learned your lesson once, so why don't you learn from it?

Wait here for a moment, I'll have someone write you a certificate proving that your vehicle is used to help the Air Force test things.

But this is a one-time thing, and it must not happen again!

Also, if you agree, I'll find an opportunity to apply for a test drive for your car later.

He had originally planned to drive home immediately after talking to Cui Tianzhi, but a wave of embarrassment washed over him.

At that moment, Cui Tianzhi was holding a piece of paper with the heading "Quancheng Air Force Base" written on it.

The words on it mean "proof" and how to verify the proof. There is also a stamp at the bottom.

After receiving the certificate and saying a brief goodbye to the group, I drove towards home. After the delay, it was already 3 p.m.

On the way, he also reflected on himself, realizing that he really should strengthen his legal knowledge and not always act like this, forgetting how he learned his lesson.

I got on the highway without any problems along the way. Although I had the necessary documents with me, I was still a little nervous.

On his way home, he was unaware that two cars had already followed him.

It remained steadily hanging behind his car, never overtaking and never far from it, just hanging there at a distance.

He maintained a speed of around 100 kilometers per hour throughout the journey, neither too fast nor too slow, and was sure he would be home in a little over two hours.

I was driving and looking at the road sign ahead, which said we were approaching the next service area.

He felt he needed to urinate, so he decided to stop at the next service area to use the restroom.

Ten kilometers later, he drove from the highway into a service area, and the two cars that had been following behind him also got off, but Li Zhenhua was completely unaware of this.

The people in the two cars behind weren't good people; there were two people in each car.

The four people's attire was quite strange. You wouldn't notice anything amiss unless you looked closely, but upon closer inspection, you would find that their boots were different.

These aren't the typical Dr. Martens boots; they look somewhat like military boots.

Although they all have yellow skin and eyes, and their demeanor is similar to that of soldiers, they are quite different from the military demeanor of those from Kyushu.

Just as they entered the service area ramp, the walkie-talkies in both cars started ringing.

"Car number one, this is a great opportunity to make our move, let's get started!"

If we don't take action soon, the target will retreat back into the factory and stay there forever!

complete!"

After Li Zhenhua and his Volkswagen Santana got off the highway in car number one, the driver took the walkie-talkie and pressed the communication button.

"Car number two, Car number one agrees with your suggestion. We'll take action right here at this service area."

Once you've seized the opportunity, don't hesitate; act swiftly and decisively.

We'll have to change vehicles several more times to get this person to Shenzhen.

Vehicle number two, do you think the small submarine for smuggling people is ready upstairs?

If we arrive and the boat isn't ready, we'll be in trouble.

complete."

The people in the two cars were talking about the things they were interested in on the walkie-talkie.

At this moment, two cars were also following behind Li Zhenhua's car and heard the sounds coming from both sides of his car.

Li Zhenhua had just parked the car and was thinking of getting out to use the restroom.

Two cars suddenly appeared on either side of his car, and they were very close to each other.

Just as he was wondering why the car had to stop next to him, since there were plenty of empty parking spaces in the service area, he was wondering why it was going to stop automatically.

Then four people got out of the two cars and stood in front of his four doors. It was at this moment that he realized something was wrong.

While he was still thinking, the burly man outside the driver's seat did indeed pull his door handle.

At this point, Li Zhenhua still thought that these four people were just some local bullies, like Master Zhang and Political Commissar Wu.

He didn't take them seriously either; problems that could be solved with money on the road weren't problems at all.

He really didn't think about it from any other angle; it was because for the past twenty years or so, he had always lived in a world where someone had been carrying the burden for him.

He calmly took out five hundred yuan from the glove box and slightly opened the car window a crack.

The person outside, struggling to open the car door, was starting to get annoyed. But then he saw the window roll down, and he started to think of it as an easy, effortless success.

But just as he was feeling overjoyed, the car window stopped rolling down and only opened a crack.

Then, seeing five hundred dollars being handed out through the gap, the man's good mood vanished. It turned out the other party had mistaken him for a robber.

At that moment, the man stopped hiding and pulled an M9 military knife from inside his jacket.

He inserted the glass strip on the door frame, intending to pry open the car door.

However, when the tip of his knife touched the silicone sealant, it did not have any effect.

He was still holding money in the gap inside the car when he was startled by the knife that was pulled out.

In a panic, he quickly pulled the money back, turned the car key again, put it in drive, and the car sped off.

The four people left behind stared at each other in bewilderment. The car that had just surrounded them had vanished in the blink of an eye.

The four of them immediately realized what was happening, climbed into their cars, and gave chase. This time, they had no more worries. Before, they were afraid of being discovered, so they were very careful. Now that they had been exposed, there was no need to hide anymore.

They quickly gave chase, and the two SUVs accelerated to catch up.

The scene just now didn't attract much attention, mainly because the service area was just too big.

Once back on the highway, he tried to calm himself down while driving. The sight of that man pulling out a knife had really startled him.

Meanwhile, in the two cars chasing behind, the driver of the first car took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Hey, we've been exposed. We haven't completed the mission; we're still chasing the target."

We request permission to use weapons for a swift victory; please arrange our retreat route.

After the man finished speaking, he received a response that agreed to the request to use the weapons and that the arranged vehicles would arrive as soon as possible.

With their support, the four men then pulled their weapons out of the car.

They didn't have any particularly advanced weapons; each of them only had one Black Star. Finding just these four Black Stars in Kyushu wouldn't be an easy task.

The driver of car number one floored the accelerator and slowly caught up. When Li Zhenhua saw the catching car, he forgot about the earlier instruction to maintain speed and immediately accelerated to escape.

Just as he accelerated, the passenger window of car number one rolled down, and a black gun shot out from the window, firing wildly at his car.

The bullet left the gun barrel and flew towards Li Zhenhua's glass.

The driver of car number one immediately slapped the man on the back of the head before he fired.

"Damn it, who told you to shoot at the car window? I want living people, not dead people. Shoot at the door lock."

But just as he was reprimanding his men, the bullets he had just fired struck the car window, merely creating small craters in the glass.

Furthermore, it was just a small crater, which did not affect the transparency of the car window at all. This is different from the bulletproof glass technology used before. This window material is made of transparent metal.

Looking at the small bullet holes on the car window, Li Zhenhua finally understood what was going on. These weren't the kind of people like Master Zhang or Political Commissar Wu who were just there to escape.

This is downright thug; who these days would dare to pull out a gun in broad daylight?

He also remembered what Cui Tianzhi had told him that morning, warning him to be careful.

"It feels numb when I squeeze it. Is Chief Cui's mouth blessed? He just told me about this this morning."

These people showed up on my way home this afternoon. This is just awful! They're such a jinx!

He cursed inwardly, but his feet and hands moved quickly. He stepped on the switch and pulled out his phone.

(End of this chapter)