Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The 7.62mm bullet had already drilled its way in, revealing its shiny tail end. The old man grasped it with his thumb and forefinger and pulled outwards with force, actually managing to extract the bullet.

That's some serious strength!

This isn't a lead bullet used in handguns. Its official name is a pointed, boat-tail, steel-core, copper-clad steel-jacketed bullet! It can easily penetrate the human body, and even create a bowl-sized hole due to its tumbling effect.

On the battlefield, it has taken countless lives, but now, in this head-on collision, it has lost, unable to penetrate the bulletproof vest before him.

The old man's gaze returned to the bulletproof vest. After the bullet was pried out, a hole was revealed, with what appeared to be powdery substance nearby.

This isn't a steel plate. When a steel plate is hit by a bullet, it's either penetrated, with the edges in a molten state, or deflected away. It definitely wouldn't look like this, with powder around it.

"What material is this made of?" the old man asked curiously. He held the bulletproof insert, turning it over and over, looking like he couldn't put it down, like a child who had received his favorite toy.

Now, the old man knows that this situation is about to change, because the invention of this bulletproof vest will allow more soldiers to return safely from the battlefield!

Qin Yang has made a great contribution!

This invention is small, almost insignificant compared to the projects the old man had previously led. However, the old man knew just how important this invention was!

Seeing her grandfather's expression, Nie Xiaoqian was also very happy. She knew that the thing Yang-ge had spent a day making had won her grandfather's approval!

"I haven't studied abroad, nor have I studied materials science. I just tinkered around on my own, and luckily managed to create this using methods passed down from our ancestors." Qin Yang pointed to the table of dishes that had already gone cold: "It's these plates, bowls, and whatnot."

After Qin Yang finished speaking, he looked around. Someone was missing. Where did Wang Hai go?

Did he lose face and then sneak away? Seriously, I was planning to continue stepping on him. If I don't step on him, how can I show off my own greatness? The climax hasn't even arrived yet, and this guy actually ran away?

How unsatisfying!

"Our plates and bowls are all brittle," Nie Xiaoqian's mother said. "But your bulletproof insert is very hard."

"Auntie, I'm saying that they are all classified as ceramics, but the materials used for firing are different, and the resulting properties are also different. By the way, isn't there a materials expert here? We can have him introduce it to us. Where's the sea turtle?"

"He just said goodbye to me, saying he had things to do at home." Nie Xiaoqian's mother said, "He just came back from abroad and was just here to take a look. He's taken up a lot of time and should go back."

"Hmph, he shouldn't have come. He ruined today's meal." Nie Xiaoqian pouted. This was Yang-ge's first time eating at home. Thinking about the first time she went to Yang-ge's house for a meal, Yang-ge's parents were so hospitable. But here? They actually turned the family dinner into a weapons testing session!

It was all Wang Hai's fault!

"You child, you don't know how much Xia Qin's invention will help our army!" the old man said. "Xiao Qin, this vest is also very strange. What are the uses of these pockets?"

"Grandpa, this is called a tactical vest. It was developed by our Factory 960. Compared to the current individual equipment, it has many advantages." Qin Yang began to explain.

When soldiers go to the battlefield, they need to carry a lot of things: guns, ammunition, grenades, water bottles, field rations, etc. If these things are hung on the body one by one, it's very complicated to wear and very inconvenient to use. Therefore, the tactical vest appeared.

"Grandpa, look, the lining inside can be filled with sponge to make people feel more comfortable. A bulletproof insert can be inserted in front of the lining. We've been talking about bulletproof vests, but I actually made it in the form of an insert, so it can be replaced with a new one at any time if it's broken." Qin Yang introduced, "The front is full of pockets. The front ones hold magazines, and eight can be stuffed in. The two pockets on the left and right are used to hold grenades, and four can be placed. The back..."

The old man's eyes lit up: "It's enough for soldiers to wear this outside their military uniforms when they go to the battlefield!"

"That's right. We put all the things that soldiers need on the vest. The soldiers wear it like a vest. This has many benefits, such as a large carrying capacity, little impact on the soldiers' movements, easy access, and, more importantly, if the soldiers are hit, they can take off the tactical vest at any time for first aid."

On the battlefield, rescue is often not timely. Looking at the US military TV series of later generations, removing the tactical vest can stop the bleeding.

"Good, these are still a set. First, purchase a batch and equip the elite field troops. If the response is good, promote it throughout the army," the old man said.

This thing is made of canvas, so it's not very expensive. In the future, if bulletproof inserts are needed, they can be stuffed in to directly turn it into a bulletproof vest. It's very flexible, and the old man is very satisfied.

Everyone ate and talked, happily.

Seeing that Qin Yang had finished talking about this topic with the old man, Nie Xiaoqian's mother continued to speak, "Xiao Qin, I heard that your Factory 960 bought back the machinery and equipment of Factory 9123 and also recruited some of the workers from Factory 9123?"

"Yes, their research and development project failed, and they came to me to help reduce their losses. Within my capabilities, I provided them with assistance," Qin Yang said.

"Your doing this has still caused some controversy within the system," Nie Xiaoqian's mother continued, "Some people are saying that your Factory 960 is devouring Factory 9123 in disguise, taking away the equipment and excellent workers, leaving a mess for the system."

"Hmph, these people have become capable," the old man said. "They were comfortable in the days of eating from the big pot, and now they can't stand seeing others living well!"

He looked at Qin Yang: "Xiao Qin, you can do these things with confidence and boldness. I want to see who dares to point fingers at my granddaughter's husband!"

Nie Xiaoqian's cheeks were flushed, but she was very happy in her heart. She knew that her grandfather had finally recognized Yang-ge, and she could be with him with confidence in the future. Moreover, if Yang-ge encountered difficulties in the future, he could come to her grandfather for help at any time!

"Grandpa, thank you for your support," Qin Yang said. "However, you should still not interfere in these matters, lest others think that I am bullying others by flaunting my power. I am the one who did these things, so of course I will bear any consequences. I am doing this to help Factory 9123. I have a clear conscience, and I also believe that as the times develop, those people will slowly understand."

Nie Xiaoqian looked at Qin Yang with satisfaction. This is Yang-ge, the person who led the almost-failed Factory 960 to where it is today, unafraid of powerful people, able to stand up to anyone. Now, when he has a backer, he will not rely on the backer to develop, but will rely on his own strength!

Yang-ge is so outstanding!

"I have always believed that a market economy can better develop our economy. The days of eating from the big pot are gone forever. Factory 9123 is the first, but it is definitely not the last. The stimulation to people is too great now, and they cannot accept it temporarily, but in the future, they will slowly accept all of this. Without eating from the big pot, breaking the iron rice bowl, only continuous struggle will lead to a better life."

"That's right, you're right," the old man looked at Nie Xiaoqian's mother: "Xiao Li, next, we need to launch a discussion within the system. When a factory is poorly managed and burdened with debt, is it better to continuously allocate funds to transfuse blood, or to let it go bankrupt? Which is more suitable for the country? Truth is argued out, and we are not afraid of arguing!"

Tactical vests, like kangaroos