"Why are you all looking at me like that? Eat, eat!"

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Xu Qiang immediately said with a smile.

"Director Xu, I don't know how long I can call you that, but in the past few months in Shanghai, you have taken good care of everyone, and we all appreciate it. Let me toast to you."

At this time, a middle-aged man raised his glass and said to Xu Qiang.

This person's name is Zhou Guohua. He has been a disciple of Xu Yuanming for more than ten years. Although he is not as versatile as Guo Rui, he is down-to-earth and hardworking. He is also highly regarded by Xu Yuanming, who has always focused on his training.

In fact, in terms of attainments in chemical technology alone, he is the strongest in the team except Xu Qiang, but he is usually taciturn, so he is not taken seriously by Xu Qiang.

But Zhou Guohua still has a conscience. Seeing that the project team was at the stage of life and death, he felt that he could not reverse the situation, so in the end he could only wish Xu Qiang the best.

"Yes, we have been living well in Shanghai recently, thanks to the care of Director Xu." A middle-aged woman sitting on the other side also interjected, raised her glass and said: "If you come to BJ in the future, you can come to my house. After all, we work together, this is also fate..."

"Director Xu, I'll toast to you too."

"I did it, Director Xu, you can do whatever you want!"

For a moment, everyone raised their glasses.

It can be seen that although Xu Qiang's project progress has not made any breakthrough so far, his character is still recognized by everyone.

You know, unlike the previous project leader Xu Yuanming, Xu Qiang is very concerned about the daily lives of everyone in the institute, and has fought for a lot of benefits for them. There are many cultural and sports activities here, and the food and accommodation conditions are much better than in BJ. Moreover, Xu Qiang sometimes gives them prizes and daily necessities at his own expense. The conditions are much better than when he followed Xu Yuanming.

Science and technology workers these days are generally relatively poor, and it is precisely because of this that there are sayings in society such as "those who make atomic bombs are not as good as those who sell tea eggs." The reason is that the current national financial resources are limited. Although the country's top leaders attach great importance to science and technology workers, most of the rewards remain in the form of spiritual honors, so this situation arises.

Finally, when Xu Yuanming was there, his management of the team was somewhat exploitative. It was common for project team members to work overtime. Although they eventually won a number of awards, the material rewards, especially the bonuses, were pitifully small. Moreover, after the project was successful, all the glory was focused on the master Xu Yuanming. They, as disciples, did not get much benefits except for adding some impressive resumes, and still lived a relatively poor life.

But it was different following Xu Qiang. Xu Qiang tried his best to obtain benefits for these people, which eventually won him the hearts of the people. Many people actually planned to follow him in Shanghai for a long time.

"I appreciate your kindness." Xu Qiang was touched when he saw this. He then asked, "Don't worry about the project team. I just want to ask you, if this project is successful, are you willing to continue to work in Shanghai with me?"

"This..." Everyone was stunned when they heard this.

No one expected that at this time, Xu Qiang would actually ask such a question.

You know, although the working conditions in Shanghai are very good and there are many benefits, they were transferred from BJ after all, and they are still receiving travel expenses of 3.5 yuan a day. Regardless of whether the project is completed or not, it is a foregone conclusion that they will return to BJ in the future.

Besides, no matter how developed Shanghai is, BJ is the capital of the country. Working there obviously has better prospects and more opportunities for promotion.

"Director Xu, let me put it this way. No matter what happens in the future, I am willing to stay in Shanghai and work for a long time!" After a moment, Guo Rui was the first to break the silence.

As the deputy leader of the project team, Guo Rui has made the decision.

There is naturally a reason why he is so decisive.

Unlike other people in the project team, Guo Rui is a self-aware person.

In terms of technical level, although it can be said to be first-class in the country, it can only be considered as mid-level in the entire project team. After all, to become Xu Yuanming's disciple, genius is only the most basic threshold. Only a genius among geniuses can become the person in charge of a project team like theirs.

What makes Guo Rui stronger than others is that he is good at dealing with people and is good at managing and handling some complicated trivial matters. It is precisely because of this that he was valued by Xu Yuanming and became his eldest disciple. What was valued was not his skills, but his ability to help Xu Yuanming deal with trivial matters. Guo Rui himself is well aware of this.

In addition, he had rejected Minister Zhang Zhen's appointment as project leader twice in a row, which was actually equivalent to completely locking his own future. His superiors would definitely not use him again in the future. There was nothing to say about it.

Therefore, if Guo Rui wants to move up in his career, he can only find a strong backer. As long as he stands on the right side, he can still turn the tide. Xu Qiang is his greatest hope and reliance at present.

Even if this project fails at present, Xu Qiang is still very young after all, and he has plenty of opportunities to make a comeback. Guo Rui saw this and placed the bet on him.

"Yes, if this project is successful, I am willing to continue working in Shanghai!" "Me too!"

"I do too!"

Seeing this, others also expressed their opinions.

But compared to Guo Rui, these people have a prerequisite, that is, the 8702 project can be successful!

No one is stupid these days. If you think these scientific researchers are just nerds who are ignorant of the world, you are very wrong.

The condition they proposed was very critical. If the 8702 project could be successful, on the one hand it would prove that Xu Qiang did have the technical ability to undertake national key projects. On the other hand it would also completely establish his position in the field of high-energy explosives in China, surpassing Xu Yuanming. Working with such a technical genius, his future would naturally be very bright.

As for the question of working in BJ or Shanghai, this is not a big problem. They have already adapted to working in Shanghai. Although the academic atmosphere here is not as good as that in BJ, Shanghai is the most economically developed city in China after all, and the material life is not inferior to that in BJ, and is even better. This is still quite attractive to many people.

"I've remembered everything you said just now!" Xu Qiang glanced at everyone and said sternly, "If this project is successful, none of you can leave! I won't allow you to leave! Don't accuse me of being ruthless when the time comes!"

"Haha, Director Xu, don't worry, we keep our word." Guo Rui echoed at this time.

"Yes, we keep our word!"

Others also expressed their opinions.

"Very good!" Xu Qiang smiled with satisfaction after hearing this, and then raised his glass to everyone and said, "Come on, let's drink this glass of wine. I hope we can stay together forever in the future. We are the strongest technical team in the country!"

"Dry!"

The next moment, everyone's glasses clinked together, and then they all drank it all...

……

For the next two days, Xu Qiang was waiting for news from Guo Tiemin.

During this period, the 8702 project team also began to work overtime.

Under Xu Qiang's command and personal operation, he once again synthesized a sample of nearly 01 grams of CL- high explosive.

In fact, with the raw materials currently stored in the institute, Xu Qiang could have synthesized more CL-01 high explosives, but for safety reasons, he did not do so.

Generally speaking, only a dozen grams of the finished product are needed to meet the requirements of the experiment. After all, the energy of this high explosive is far beyond that of ordinary explosives. Fifty yuan of CL-01 is actually equivalent to more than three times the amount of TNT, and its power is quite terrifying.

If it is CL-20 explosives, its power is equivalent to about five times that of TNT explosives, and its actual lethality is even much higher than these paper values!

Xu Qiang had just finished making the newly synthesized sample when Guo Tiemin appeared at the research institute.

"I have already booked the venue for you. It is a military training base about 50 kilometers away from here. All the equipment is also in place." Guo Tiemin said to Xu Qiang with a serious face, "How are the preparations for your experimental samples going?"

"Director Guo, it's New Year's Day holiday now, so there's no need to rush. Let's have a meal first, I'll treat..." Xu Qiang said with a smile on his face.

"Don't joke with me! I'm talking about something serious!" Guo Tiemin's face darkened, and he said to Xu Qiang: "The venue and time for the experiment have been booked, and the troops have issued a blockade notice in the surrounding area. This is not a joke!"

"I understand." Xu Qiang nodded.

"I have to remind you again that the 8702 project is very important for our country's national defense science and technology construction. Our country and the military have waited too long and can't wait any longer!" Guo Tiemin glanced at Xu Qiang and continued, "If you have the ability to help the country solve this problem, everything will be fine in the future. If you just want to get by, quit as soon as possible! What I hate most is people who stand in the toilet without taking a shit. If we delay any further, we will all become sinners of the country. Do you understand!?"

"In that case, let's do the experiment right away. I have already made the sample." Xu Qiang said calmly after hearing this.

"Very good!" Guo Tiemin nodded and said, "You still have one night to prepare. I will send a car to pick you up at five o'clock tomorrow morning. Bring your samples and I will wait for you at the test site!" (End of this chapter)