Genius is just the threshold for me!

Chapter 9 Protective Measures, Out-of-Control Model Airplanes

"You mean—"

Midnight, Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) base dormitory.

Wang Xingguo, the deputy chief engineer who was only in his forties, looked at Chen Jianhua, who had suddenly woken him up and whose face and arms were covered with red rashes, with a bewildered expression and a hint of absurdity.

"A mid-level researcher's eight-year-old child developed laser identification and interception technology?"

"Engineer Wang, this is the technology that the child has developed."

Chen Jianhua took the laser device he had temporarily borrowed from Lin Dong, plugged it in and turned it on. Then he took out an empty mineral water bottle, cut it open, and released the dozens of mosquitoes he had caught inside.

"If it doesn't work, Mr. Chen, you can feed all these mosquitoes in my office tonight before you go back."

When Wang Xingguo saw this absurd scene of releasing mosquitoes, his eyelids twitched involuntarily, and he finally understood how Chen Jianhua got all those bumps on his head.

"Engineer Wang will understand in a moment..."

Chen Jianhua didn't offer much explanation, but took two steps back, moving out of the range of the laser camera and infrared sensor.

呲——

As soon as Chen Jianhua stepped back, the laser, which had been stationary, suddenly started up. The motor adjusted the angle, and the laser flashed continuously.

One by one, the mosquitoes that were flying in the air lit up with red light, and then fell down with wisps of blue smoke.

"this--"

Wang Xingguo suddenly stood up, staring wide-eyed at the laser's flashing frequency, and said incredulously, "This hit rate is about forty percent, right?"

"Forty-three percent."

Chen Jianhua gave a detailed report.

After several hours of killing, this laser killed at least 8,000 to 10,000 mosquitoes, and the collected data is already enormous.

With this foundational data as support, Lin Dong simply upgraded its algorithm, directly increasing the hit rate from 27% to 43%.

Lin Dong did not hide anything from this upgrade process, which was completed entirely under Chen Jianhua's watchful eye.

It was precisely because of this that Chen Jianhua truly believed that the Lin family had produced a monster, and he came to report to Wang Xingguo that very night.

"Oh, by the way, I heard that this laser device was developed by someone in just three days."

Chen Jianhua seemed to remember something and added, "I talked to him for a while and found that his talent is really strong."

She never forgets anything she sees after just one viewing; she can understand calculus at such a young age and even has her own unique insights.

"An eight-year-old who could do calculus?"

Wang Xingguo was truly shocked.

Although he knew there were geniuses in the world, and he was considered a super genius by others since childhood, he still didn't learn calculus until he was twelve years old.

Now, an eight-year-old child can do calculus; that's not just genius, that's prodigy.

"Engineer Wang, should we go through a special recruitment process and give him access to the radar data so he can research this laser interception technology?"

Seeing Wang Xingguo's expression, Chen Jianhua voiced his suggestion.

"Special recruitment?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xingguo, disregarding his shock, retorted angrily, "Are you crazy or am I? Do you know what it means for an eight-year-old child to be on our research staff list? Are you trying to kill someone's child?"

As the deputy chief engineer of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC), Wang Xingguo knew all too well just how fierce the struggle was on the hidden front in their military industry.

Given the current situation, if an eight-year-old child were to be included in a research program, it would be discovered by intelligence agencies on the other side within two months, followed by a series of strikes.

"Don't think about special admissions. Just let him go to school normally. We can talk about other things when he's older."

"As for the interception identification algorithm, I will discuss with the chief engineer about purchasing it through a special project, and then we will conduct our own research and adaptation. We will find someone from a branch office in another province to replace the inventor."

"Part of the purchase funds were used to set up a laboratory without dangerous equipment on the outskirts of the base, with his father's name attached."

"Then grant him access to the lab, allowing him to study and access all non-confidential documents and materials in the lab."

Wang Xingguo said earnestly, "Old Chen, in our line of work, technical research is very important, but protecting yourself and your family is also very important."

This child is a family member of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC), that's our family. We can't put a child in danger because of a temporary technical issue.

"clear."

Chen Jianhua was silent for a moment, then said seriously, "I didn't think this through. I'll do as you said, Chief Engineer."

With Wang Xingguo's decision, Lin Dong's life seemed to have changed, yet it also seemed to have remained the same.

What hasn't changed is that they still have to go to and from school every day, go to bed early and get up early, read books and study, just like ordinary primary school students.

What changed was that a large-scale mosquito eradication campaign was launched in the community, and Lin Weiliang put away the laser device he designed.

Then one day, Zhang Xiali gave him a bank card, saying it was the New Year's money he had received since childhood.

One day, Lin Weiliang took him to a laboratory on the outskirts of the base, explaining that he was now in charge of the laboratory and that it provided access to non-classified technologies and documents from the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group base. He added that Lin Dong could come here to study in the future…

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time flies.

Soon, it was June 2009, and Chengdu entered the sweltering summer season.

The sun blazed down on the earth like fire, and cicadas chirped loudly in the sycamore trees along the roadside.

Lin Dong went to the school early in the morning to pick up the elementary school student's family report card, officially ending his second-grade elementary school life.

More than half a year has passed, and Lin Dong has grown much taller. The baby fat on his face has faded a lot, revealing some handsome features. He is now allowed to go to and from school alone, and Zhang Xiali no longer needs to pick him up.

"Lin Dong!"

Just then, as I left the school, I heard a familiar voice calling from behind.

Xu Qingling jogged after her, her hair tied in pigtails swinging behind her head, and fine beads of sweat glistening on her forehead.

The little girl ran up to Lin Dong, bent over and took a couple of breaths, then looked up with bright eyes: "Summer vacation is here, what are you going to do tomorrow?"

"I'm reading. I plan to design an aircraft during the summer vacation," Lin Dong answered succinctly without hiding anything.

"Aircraft? The fighter jets that those uncles and elders at the base researched?" Xu Qingling's eyes lit up immediately.

"Uh, it's not that big." Lin Dong's expression froze.

Fighter jets... that's giving him way too much credit. You couldn't even gather enough materials for him if you sold him.

"It doesn't matter how big or small it is, as long as it can fly. Let me know when it's finished."

Xu Qingling's anticipation remained undiminished, and she excitedly gestured with her two little hands: "Let me tell you, my dad is taking me to the Chengdu Game and Animation Industry Base tomorrow."

I heard there are lots of new games to try out there, and people are making animated films, the kind you see on TV.

My dad said these were all drawn frame by frame on a computer, then pieced together and sound effects were added to create the cartoons we watch!

Lin Dong smiled as he watched Xu Qingling gesturing excitedly.

The development of games and animation in Chengdu has been accelerating in recent years.

From proposing the idea of ​​a digital entertainment industry base in 02, to introducing supportive policies in 03, and then officially listing the digital entertainment industry as a local pillar industry in 06, while simultaneously building a national-level game and animation industry base.

Now in 09, Chengdu's game and animation industry is among the top in the country, possessing unique industrial advantages.

In her previous life, Xu Qingling first encountered the prototype of professional e-sports at a game and animation base during this summer vacation, and from then on, she was hooked.

"It's great to do what you like during your vacation," Lin Dong said, giving Xu Qingling a thumbs-up.

"Do you want to come with me?"

Xu Qingling blinked: "My dad's driving, so we can play together for a few days before coming back."

"No."

As the two were talking, several more figures caught up from behind.

Zhang Zihua, running at the front with seemingly inexhaustible energy, shouted, "Lin Dong! Xu Qingling! Why are you two walking so fast!"

"Lin Dong, come visit me during summer vacation!"

Zhang Zihua caught up and put his arm around Lin Dong's shoulder. "My dad bought me a new game console!"

Zhang Yihao followed behind, saying arrogantly, "Lin Dong, come to my house sometime. I bought some imported chocolates in Hong Kong last time, it's my treat."

"I went back to my hometown during summer vacation, which is not far from Chengdu."

Li Tao caught up and invited them, "You can come to my house to play sometime! You can swim and catch frogs there!"

Whether it was because Lin Dong was more composed after his rebirth, or because everyone's families had given him some instructions, he unknowingly became the center of attention among his classmates.

Even Zhang Yihao, who used to be a bully who liked to pick on his classmates, has become much more restrained now and often takes the initiative to play with Lin Dong.

Xu Qingling listened from the side, her eyes darting around, and suddenly she tugged at Lin Dong's sleeve.

"Stop fighting over it, Lin Dong promised me he'd play with me during summer vacation!"

"When did you agree?"

"How come I didn't know?"

The little ones immediately started arguing.

Surrounded by a group of chattering voices, Lin Dong looked helpless.

"Alright, you guys go home. I have things to do. Summer vacation is long, let's meet up again sometime."

Lin Dong raised his hand and gently patted Xu Qingling on the head, then waved to a few classmates before turning and walking in another direction.

After crossing the auxiliary road outside the residential area, passing two guard posts, and then turning onto a cobblestone sidewalk.

A large parade ground at the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) peripheral base, which also serves as an aircraft testing ground, comes into view. Next to the parade ground is an inconspicuous two-story gray building.

This is the laboratory that Wang Xingguo specially approved.

Throughout his second year of high school, Lin Dong spent most of his after-school time here.

They come here either to read books and research information, or to use the laboratory equipment to verify their inspirations and ideas.

"After more than half a year of study, averaging one to two professional books a day, I am now incredibly strong."

"This summer vacation is about two months long, which is a good time to verify the results of the past six months."

Lin Dong felt his soul vision improve by at least 40% compared to last year, and his body could precisely control every movement. A hint of anticipation appeared in his eyes.

Boom!

At that moment, a deafening explosion echoed over the test site, followed by a series of whistling sounds, as if something was rapidly approaching.

"Um?"

Lin Dong's ears twitched, and he turned his head to look at the sky on one side of the test site.

A two-meter-long model airplane was seen plummeting rapidly from the sky, billowing flames and black smoke, heading straight for him.

"Who made this model airplane? Does Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group really have such poor skills?" Lin Dong stared blankly at the model airplane that was hurtling down.

As one of the top aircraft manufacturers in China, most of the documents and materials here at Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) are related to aircraft.

The base has now granted him access, and he has been studying there for more than half a year, so he is naturally no stranger to unmanned aerial vehicles such as model airplanes.

I originally thought that since this was a professional base, the aircraft that appeared here must also be of professional standard.

But now, this suddenly appearing model airplane is more watery than he expected.

If he wasn't mistaken, the engine had exploded mid-air, and the debris from the engine further destroyed the control components, causing the entire model aircraft to go out of control and crash.

To dare to launch a plane without even testing and figuring out the engine, this manufacturer's level is not even as good as that of a second-grade elementary school student.

"Kid, get out of the way!"

A shout came from afar.

Three young men, who looked to be under twenty and had clear eyes, rushed out from a corner of the test field and couldn't help but shout in panic when they saw Lin Dong.

Lin Dong didn't panic or dodge. With a thought, he entered his soul vision, his eyes fixed on the model airplane that was falling towards him at high speed, and formulas and data flashed through his mind.

Although the model aircraft is now scrapped, its overall structure is still intact and its aerodynamic layout is still complete.

Even if it falls out of control, it's still gliding while falling, and the trajectory and landing point are calculable and predictable.

"Impact point - 1.8 meters in front; due to the inertia of the fall, the debris blast radius from the explosion upon landing is 13 meters in front of the model airplane, 8 meters to the left and right, and 3 meters backward..."

In less than a second, Lin Dong calculated the crash point and impact range of the model airplane. With a leap, he charged towards the model airplane amidst the horrified gazes of the three youths.

One meter, two meters.

Lin Dong quickly crossed the calculated landing point and then ran another five meters forward.

At that moment, a high-speed falling model airplane whizzed past his head and crashed five meters behind Lin Dong.

boom--

The residual fuel exploded, mixed with the impact of the fall, and countless fragments scattered violently.

Most of them, due to the residual inertia of the fall, covered an area of ​​more than ten meters in front of them like a rain of pear blossom needles, sweeping across an area of ​​about ten meters to the left and right. Only a few fragments flew backward toward Lin Dong.

But these fragments had already exhausted their kinetic energy before they could get close to Lin Dong, leaving only a faint shockwave from the explosion that ruffled the corner of Lin Dong's elementary school uniform.