Courtyard Houses: From Families of Martyrs and Orphans to Giants of the Times

Night was falling.

A secret interrogation site on the outskirts of Beijing.

Grey Wolf was firmly strapped to the interrogation chair.

Both hands and feet are locked.

Several guards stood outside the door.

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

On the other side...

The temporary command post was a hive of activity.

Shen Tiancheng has been safely transferred.

Dean Zhou personally accompanied him during the examination.

Chen Zhenhua, Zhao Changhe, and others worked through the night to analyze the latest intelligence from the Xishan base.

Especially the four underground levels discovered by the system.

It sent chills down everyone's spine.

Everyone originally thought they had figured out the Night Owl's secrets.

It turns out we're only finding out now.

What they saw was only the tip of the iceberg.

Inside the meeting room.

Zhao Changhe rubbed his red eyes.

"The Grey Wolf side hasn't spoken yet."

"This guy is incredibly tough."

Chen Zhenhua sneered.

Even the hardest bones can crack.

"Night Owl has been exposed."

"We are not the ones who are most anxious right now."

"It's them."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

This is true.

This operation.

Shen Tiancheng was rescued.

The gray wolf was captured.

The entire Night Owl was severely damaged.

In particular, the Xishan base has been exposed.

There must be a lot of anxiety within the Night Owl organization right now.

Just then.

The conference room door was pushed open.

Dean Zhou strode in.

His face was filled with excitement.

"Old Shen is awake!"

Everyone immediately stood up.

"How is the situation?"

"Are you alright?"

Dean Zhou nodded.

"It's nothing serious."

"Because of being detained for a long time, my body is somewhat weak."

"But he seems to be in good spirits."

Lin Jian'an breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

As long as everyone is alright, that's all that matters.

But the next second.

Dean Zhou's expression suddenly turned serious.

"but."

Old Shen told me something.

Everyone immediately looked at him.

Dean Zhou took a deep breath.

He said the Xishan base was far more dangerous than we imagined.

"The fourth underground level really exists."

"And a secret project is underway there."

Upon hearing this...

The meeting room fell silent instantly.

Lin Jian'an's eyes flickered slightly.

It seems the system scan was correct.

Shen Tiancheng knew the inside story.

Chen Zhenhua immediately said.

"Walk."

"Go see Old Shen."

Ten minutes later.

Medical room.

Shen Tiancheng leaned against the hospital bed.

Although his face was pale.

But his spirits have clearly recovered considerably.

He saw Lin Jian'an come in.

He stood up immediately.

Comrade Jian'an.

"Thank you."

Lin Jian'an quickly waved his hand.

"Old Shen."

"Please don't say that."

"It was the right thing to do to save you."

Shen Tiancheng smiled.

His eyes were full of admiration.

From the time I was rescued until now.

He had already heard a lot about Lin Jian'an.

So young.

However, it has successively completed several national-level projects.

He even participated in the Far East trade case.

Young people like this.

The future is limitless.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries.

The group quickly got down to business.

Chen Zhenhua asked directly.

"Old Shen."

What exactly is going on on the fourth basement level?

Upon hearing this question...

The smile on Shen Tiancheng's face vanished instantly.

Instead, there was solemnity.

"I've only been inside once."

"But I will never forget that time."

The room fell silent immediately.

Everyone listened attentively.

Shen Tiancheng spoke slowly.

"The four underground floors are very large."

"Far exceeding the sum of the first three levels."

"It contains a large number of sophisticated devices."

"Many of these devices are ones I've never even seen before."

"and."

"That's where the core technological strength of the entire Night Owl is concentrated."

Dean Zhou couldn't help but ask.

"What project are you researching?"

Shen Tiancheng remained silent for a moment.

He slowly uttered four words.

The Industrial Revolution.

Everyone was stunned.

Industrial Revolution?

What does this mean?

Shen Tiancheng gave a bitter smile.

"I didn't understand at first either."

"I only found out later from their discussion."

"The Eastern Industrial Plan is just the foundation."

"The real goal is to use these technologies to build a complete industrial system."

From raw materials to precision machining.

From industrial machine tools to aircraft engines.

"All production will be achieved independently."

Upon hearing this...

Everyone gasped in shock.

This is no longer ordinary technology theft.

This is about building an industrial empire.

Moreover, it was an industrial empire hidden in the shadows.

Zhao Changhe said in a deep voice.

"Who exactly is that gentleman?"

Shen Tiancheng shook his head.

"have no idea."

No one knows his true identity.

Everyone calls him "sir".

Even Zhou Hongyuan held him in great awe.

Just then.

A system notification suddenly sounded in Lin Jian'an's mind.

[Related Information Found]

[Target: Mr.]

Identity verification accuracy improved to 32%.

[Suspected of having participated in large-scale military projects]

[Danger Level: S+]

Lin Jian'an narrowed his eyes.

Did you participate in military projects?

This information is extremely valuable.

This suggests that the other party is likely a top expert themselves.

No wonder he can control the night owl.

The meeting lasted for more than an hour.

Everyone finally gained a clearer understanding of the Xishan base.

Meanwhile.

News also came from the interrogation room.

The gray wolf spoke.

Zhao Changhe immediately stood up.

"Walk!"

The group hurried to the interrogation area.

Inside the interrogation room.

The gray wolf leaned back in his chair.

He looked exhausted.

In just one day.

This senior member of the Night Owls looked as if he had aged ten years.

They saw everyone come in.

He gave a wry smile.

"I know what you want to ask."

Zhao Changhe said coldly.

"Then stop talking nonsense."

The gray wolf remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he slowly began to speak.

"Night Owl was founded fifteen years ago."

"It started as just a technology organization."

"Then the gentleman appeared."

"The entire organization began to expand rapidly."

Lin Jian'an immediately asked.

"Who is this gentleman?"

The gray wolf shook its head.

"have no idea."

Nobody knows.

"I even suspect that Zhou Hongyuan doesn't know."

Everyone frowned.

This answer is the same as Shen Tiancheng's.

It seems that the gentleman has been hiding his true intentions very well.

"I'm talking," Gray Wolf continued.

"However, one thing is certain."

"Sir, you possess exceptional technical skills."

"Industrial mother machine".

"Aircraft engine".

"CNC system".

"Many key ideas came from him."

Upon hearing this...

The expressions on everyone's faces grew increasingly solemn.

A person who has mastered top-notch technology.

They are far more dangerous than ordinary crime bosses.

Zhao Changhe continued to press for answers.

What is Project Sky?

These words were spoken.

The gray wolf's body visibly trembled.

A hint of fear even appeared in his eyes.

This scene.

It sent a shockwave through everyone.

It can make someone like Gray Wolf afraid.

Project Sky is definitely not simple.

A while later.

The gray wolf slowly opened his mouth.

I don't know much.

"Because only core members can access it."

"But I heard..."

"Project Sky is related to aircraft engines."

"And it's close to success."

boom!

The expressions of everyone in the conference room changed drastically.

Aircraft engine!

This is the crown jewel of modern industry.

Its difficulty even exceeds many people's imagination.

"I'm talking," Gray Wolf continued.

"The gentleman once said something..."

"As long as Project Sky is completed."

"It doesn't matter if the Eastern Industrial Project fails."

Upon hearing this...

Lin Jian'an's heart sank.

The Eastern Industrial Project was already terrifying enough.

In the man's eyes, however...

It turned out to be just a prelude.

What exactly is Project Sky?

While everyone was pondering...

The system suddenly issued a notification.

[New intelligence discovered]

[Unusual activity detected at Xishan base]

[Mass relocation begins]

Lin Jian'an's expression changed drastically.

"not good!"

Everyone looked at him at the same time.

Lin Jian'an immediately said.

"Night Owl is preparing to evacuate."

"They are moving people."

Zhao Changhe suddenly stood up.

Is the news reliable?

Lin Jian'an nodded.

"Very reliable."

In fact.

At this point, the system map has undergone significant changes.

A large number of red dots are moving.

Transport vehicles were constantly entering and leaving the underground base.

Obviously.

The owl had already realized the danger.

Chen Zhenhua made a decisive decision.

"We can't wait any longer."

"Take action immediately!"

"Notify all units."

"Tonight, we will encircle and annihilate the Xishan base."

The order has been issued.

The entire command center sprang into action instantly.

The phone kept ringing.

Action teams began to assemble.

Lin Jian'an then initiated another system scan.

next second.

The scene from the fourth underground level appears.

Inside the enormous laboratory.

Numerous machines are in operation.

And at the very center.

An engine unlike any I've ever seen before was on display.

The system quickly analyzed the data.

[Target Discovery]

Project Name: Sky One

[Type: High-performance aircraft engine prototype]

[Completion: 91%]

[Technology Level: Advanced]

See here.

Lin Jian'an's breath hitched.

Ahead of its time?

This is the first time the system has given this evaluation.

However, what shocked him even more was what followed.

【warning】

The core technology of the Cangqiong-1 satellite has an unusual origin.

[Traces of Unknown Technology Found]

[Analyzing]

Parsing failed.

Insufficient permissions

boom!

Lin Jian'an's pupils suddenly contracted.

Insufficient permissions?

Even the system cannot fully analyze it?

Just then.

A new red alert suddenly appeared.

[Target Discovery]

【teacher】

Location: Basement Level 4

Identity resolution progress increased to 51%.

[Significant connection discovered]

The target had participated in a top-secret project.

Codename: Dragon Soars

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【warning】

The danger level of this target has been raised again.

See the last sentence.

A storm raged in Lin Jian'an's heart.

Dragon Soaring Project?

What is that?

But who exactly is this gentleman?

Why would they possess such terrifying technology?

at the same time.

On the system map.

The man slowly raised his head.

It was as if they had sensed something.

He looked up at the laboratory.

A meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

Then he said softly.

"It's finally here."

"Lin Jian'an".

"I've been waiting for you for a long time."

This moment.

Lin Jian'an felt a chill run down his spine.

Because of this sentence.

It's as if the other person is separated by countless distances.

It was as if we were looking directly into each other's eyes.