Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Christopher didn't know how he got back to the building with the Union Jack hanging on it.

He had been living here for some time, bustling about every day, feeling refreshed, and polishing his leather shoes until they gleamed before going out.

But today, he was like a defeated rooster, head down, back hunched, walking back step by step.

How was he going to explain this?

He hadn't the slightest idea. He originally thought this business trip would be easy, earning him extra allowances and allowing him to show off in front of the Orientals. Who would have thought things would turn out like this!

"Christopher, you're finally back. Please go to Lord Michael's office immediately. There are guests waiting for you," the sentry guarding the entrance said to him as soon as he saw him.

Someone was waiting for him? It seemed they were all here because of this unexpected incident. What should he say? If it was his responsibility, the company would definitely fire him and deduct his salary.

Push all the responsibility onto the Orientals! That's right, that's it. How could he have been so stupid back then, admitting it directly? He must have been muddled at the time!

Christopher, with a heavy heart, pushed open the door to Michael's office and saw several people sitting inside, none of whom he recognized.

"Christopher, you're finally back. Everyone's been waiting for you," Michael said. "Let me introduce you. This is Jack, he's from the White House, and he's here specifically for the recent tractor engine issue."

From the White House? Christopher was even more stunned. How did this even alarm the Americans?

"Mr. Christopher, after our investigation, the tractor engines you've been promoting recently may be used for military purposes. This project must be terminated immediately, and the engines currently being tested must be retrieved immediately," Jack said bluntly. "You can do business with tractor engines, but the power cannot exceed 800 horsepower. Tractors don't need such large engines!"

Terminate the project and retrieve the engines?

At this moment, Christopher was still a little dazed. These people weren't here because of what happened today? But thinking about it, how could something that just happened cause such a big chain reaction? These people probably haven't even heard about it yet.

"Terminating the project isn't a big problem. The key is to get the engines back, so that the Orientals don't get access to our most advanced engines," Michael said to Christopher. "You've been in charge of this, you should have a way, right?"

What they were worried about was this: how to get the engines back without hurting relations.

"Christopher, say something!" Seeing that he wasn't speaking, everyone present became a little anxious.

"The engines can't be retrieved."

"What? That's absolutely impossible. We can't let advanced tractor engine technology flow into the East!" Jack said anxiously.

"Don't worry, they won't learn any advanced technology."

"Why?" Everyone was confused. Looking at Christopher's expression now, why did he seem a little dazed?

"Christopher, what exactly is going on?"

"There was an accident during the test today. The entire modified tractor chassis exploded, and the engine was reduced to pieces," Christopher said.

"Exploded? How is that possible? Could this be a conspiracy by the Orientals?"

"A conspiracy? It exploded right in front of my eyes. It's a tragedy..." Christopher was filled with mixed emotions. This nightmarish experience actually ended in this way!

The Hongqi sedan started on its return journey. Lin HePing followed behind on Qin Yang's sidecar motorcycle, while Qin Yang sat comfortably in the sedan.

"You're amazing, kid. This matter can be considered completely over. How did you know the Americans would interfere?" Secretary Song was busy with work and couldn't stay here to investigate all the time, but he wanted to learn more about the situation, so he simply called Qin Yang into the car.

"If I said I guessed, would you believe it?" Qin Yang said.

He really was guessing.

There are no airtight walls. The British wanted to do business, wanting to sell hundreds of engines to make money, but the Americans definitely wouldn't agree, so they would definitely exert pressure, but Qin Yang didn't know exactly when. Now that the timing was so coincidental, it could only be said that he was lucky enough.

After such ridiculous things had already happened, could his luck still be bad?

"I don't believe it," Secretary Song shook his head.

"Okay, I confess, I have human special abilities, I can control the minds of people in the White House across the ocean."

Old Zhu, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, changed his expression: "Director Qin, what are you talking nonsense about? Do you know who you're talking to?"

"Of course I know, but I already said it was good luck, but he doesn't believe it."

"Okay, let's not talk about this. This matter must be kept secret. With the Perkins engine prototype, the research and development of our tank engine will be easier, right?" Secretary Song said.

"Yes, it should shorten our research and development time by a year or two. After all, that engine is a mature 1200-horsepower tank engine, and it also has a matching hydraulic transmission," Old Zhu said. "The supercharger, high-pressure oil pump, etc. are the most useful to us, and they are what we need most urgently, but imitation will not be smooth sailing, after all, there are differences in our materials and processing technology."

Closing oneself off and building a car is different from being able to see other people's mature products. The research and development efficiency is of course different. Even if there was a certain risk this time, it was worth it. If it weren't for Qin Yang's plan, then the other party would definitely have no chance with the Perkins engine.

"Let's leave it at that, not as an example," Secretary Song said again. Although they were annoyed at being kept in the dark, if this matter was reported, the superiors would definitely not agree! The result was still satisfactory, so this matter was considered over.

"Secretary Song, this matter is not over yet," Qin Yang said.

"Not over?"

"That's right, do they think they can just stop cooperating if they want to? They delayed the progress of our tractor research and development. We have to go protest to them!" Qin Yang said, "We've already ruined a tractor chassis for this project. They have to give us an explanation for this matter, otherwise will there be any cooperation in the future?"

This was taking advantage of others! Old Zhu was very emotional.

However, after thinking about it carefully, that's exactly what had to be done. If the British said the project was terminated, and the other party remained silent, it would inevitably make the other party suspicious! Could it be that they got some benefits? Otherwise, why would they bow their heads and admit it? Unscientific, there must be a problem!

Now, they have to go up and make a fuss, even if they don't get any compensation, they have to show anger, show unwillingness, and show incompetence.

"Okay, then you go to the British to protest tomorrow, pay attention, that's enough, don't make too much noise, it won't be easy to end at that time!" Secretary Song said.