Chapter 40: Instant Noodle Celebration and New Identity in the System

The taillights of the inspection team's motorcade had just disappeared around the corner.

Wang Hao was like a firecracker with a lit fuse, "howling" and jumping on the spot, performing an extremely exaggerated mid-air spin.

"Success! We succeeded! National level!"

"Dragon Chant! I'm also a person in the national project team from now on!!"

He waved his arms, his throat almost cracking, and rushed over wanting to give a bear hug to Li Yang beside him.

Li Yang dodged sideways expressionlessly, but those eyes that hadn't had much emotion for years were now like electrified LEDs, shining amazingly.

He subconsciously touched the cold armor of "Iron Wolf," as if confirming this wasn't a dream.

Chen Guang was carefully putting the last optical lens into a custom-made shockproof box.

Hearing Wang Hao's ghost howling, his hand was steady, just pushing his glasses.

A hint of relieved smile flashed behind the lenses, muttering in a low voice:

"The success rate of project establishment is far lower than the industry average, it seems that low-probability events do exist..."

Feng Yan didn't move, he stood in place, feeling his legs a bit weak.

Like running an extreme marathon.

His heart was still pounding, and there was a buzzing in his ears.

Team Leader Zheng's sentence "Code name 'Dragon Chant'" seemed to be still echoing in the air.

He blinked hard, forcing that sour hot feeling rushing to his eye sockets back.

Success, really succeeded!

"What are you showing off! Hurry up and clean up! This mess is messier than when we were rushing work in the factory during the New Year!"

Old man Wang Guoqiang walked over with his hands behind his back, scolding his son, but the wrinkles on his face smiled like chrysanthemums.

Greeting the master craftsmen in the factory to help put away the equipment together.

The initial ecstasy passed like a tsunami.

What was left was a tranquility with fatigue and a hint of... indescribable emptiness.

A few people helped silently, and only the friction sound of equipment moving remained in the air.

After the excitement, a subtle sadness of parting began to permeate.

This place is not the dilapidated warehouse where their dreams set sail.

But it is also the place where they survived in desperation and tinkered with the "Insect Workshop."

Night fell, and the lights in the factory area turned on one after another.

Most of the core equipment had been packed.

Waiting to go to that legendary, state-equipped regular R&D center.

The corner of the warehouse that was originally stuffed with various parts was now a lot emptier.

Only that "luxury dining table" pieced together with ammunition boxes and old door panels still stood stubbornly in place.

Like a monument witnessing countless instant noodles and inspirations.

I don't know who moved first, that familiar instant noodle paper box printed with braised beef and spicy beef characters.

Was moved to the center of the "dining table" again.

"Braised, mine!" Feng Yan locked onto the target with skilled technique.

"Spicy! Must be spicy! Celebration must be flavorful enough!" Wang Hao howled and snatched away the red packaging.

Chen Guang silently took a bucket of braised, and Li Yang's hand also reached for the braised at almost the same time.

"Hey hey hey! Old Li! How come you also defected?!"

Wang Hao immediately shouted, "What about your cold persona? What about your uniqueness?"

Li Yang tore open the seasoning bag, his tone flat: "Convenient."

Wang Hao: "... I am speechless."

Even the two engineers from Zhao Kaiyuan's company whom Feng Yan specially called to help laughed and each took a bucket.

Indicating that they wanted to "experience the soul of Iron Wolf Workshop."

The kettle buzzed, and the familiar smell of beef fat and spices permeated again.

Domineeringly dispelling that bit of parting sadness.

A few people gathered around the "dining table," sitting or leaning.

Holding steaming instant noodle buckets, the slurping sounds came one after another.

"Tsk," Wang Hao slurped a big mouthful of noodles, sighing vaguely.

"Really miss Brother Li's broken warehouse before, although it was small and broken, and the landlord was always thinking about raising the rent..."

"But that's where we started."

Chen Guang drank the soup in small sips, nodding: "From the perspective of startup location theory."

"The limitations of the initial environment might have stimulated higher space utilization efficiency and creativity."

Li Yang didn't speak, just looked down at the oil flowers floating on the noodle soup.

His eyes were a bit drifting, as if piercing through time and space.

Seeing that lonely corner full of scrap iron and flashing welding light.

Feng Yan smiled, his tone carrying emotion:

"Yeah, it was really hard back then, but it was also really free."

"It's good now, bird gun changed to cannon, later..." Before he finished speaking, his phone rang.

Seeing it was Section Chief Wang, Feng Yan immediately gestured for everyone to be "quiet."

Walked aside to answer, his tone unconsciously carrying respect: "Section Chief Wang."

On the other end of the phone, Section Chief Wang's voice carried irrepressible excitement.

"Little Feng! Congratulations! As soon as the motorcade came back, Team Leader Zheng immediately convened a special meeting."

"Just now Team Leader Zheng personally told me! 'Dragon Chant'! Good! Well done!"

"It gave our bureau, no, our city a lot of face!"

"It's all the leaders' support and the team's effort." Feng Yan hurriedly humbled himself.

"Alright, don't give me this empty talk." Section Chief Wang's tone changed, becoming formal.

"Talk about business. Regarding the follow-up of the project and your specific arrangements, the higher authorities already have preliminary opinions."

Feng Yan immediately straightened his back: "You say."

"First, it's you." Section Chief Wang said, "The bureau decided to officially appoint you as the person in charge of the 'Dragon Chant' project development team."

"Administrative level up one level, fully responsible for project R&D progress, team management, and docking with various collaborative units."

"Report to the bureau and the higher-level project management office regularly."

"Of course, in terms of technical route and specific R&D, you are given full autonomous decision-making power."

"From now on, I have to call you Team Leader Feng."

Feng Yan felt a stone fall to the ground in his heart, and also had an indescribable feeling.

The identity within the system was clear, and the power and responsibility were also clear.

"Thank you for the organization's trust! I will definitely go all out!"

"Secondly, it's Li Yang, Chen Guang, and Wang Hao, the three of them." Section Chief Wang continued.

"Their situation is relatively special. According to the confidentiality requirements and importance of the 'Dragon Chant' project, they must be included in the system management."

"Specially approved by the higher authorities, go through the 'special talent introduction' process, and directly handle the establishment procedures."

"The identity is defined as 'National-level Project Specially Appointed Researcher,' enjoying corresponding treatment and confidentiality allowances."

"Procedures will be handled by someone specifically coming to dock with you in these two days."

"Great! This way everyone can rest assured to do R&D!" Feng Yan was sincerely happy.

This way, the core of the team was completely stabilized.

No longer a makeshift "makeshift team."

"Well, the new R&D center is ready, and the relocation can be arranged in these two days."

"Relevant procedures and documents, I will have them sent to you as soon as possible."

Section Chief Wang finally exhorted, "Little Feng, the burden is not light, lead everyone to work hard!"

"Let this 'Dragon Chant' really be able to soar into the sky!"

Hanging up the phone, Feng Yan walked back to the "dining table," looking at the three pairs of eyes staring at him.

"How is it, Team Leader Feng?" Wang Hao asked impatiently.

Feng Yan took a deep breath, a smile on his face:

"Official notice. First, I, Feng Yan, am now officially the Team Leader Feng of the 'Dragon Chant' project development team."

"Responsible for leading you... to continue tossing in the future."

Wang Hao was stunned for a moment, then let out a strange cry: "Damn! Team Leader Feng! Awesome!"

"Please take care of the organization in the future!" Saying that, he also playfully saluted.

Chen Guang and Li Yang also showed relaxed expressions.

Having an official name meant that resources and guarantees were in place.

"Second," Feng Yan looked at the three of them, "You three, specially approved for establishment, 'National-level Project Specially Appointed Researcher'."

"From now on, we are 'hardcore hobbyists' with national establishment in the same trench."

This time, even Li Yang opened his eyes slightly.

Chen Guang pushed his glasses, muttering: "This means we can apply for higher-level academic database permissions..."

Wang Hao jumped up even more: "Researcher?! I'm also a researcher?"

"Hahahaha! Let's see who dares to say I'm a firecracker lighter in the future!"

"I am a national-level researcher! Making missiles!" He was so excited he turned in circles on the spot, almost knocking over the instant noodle bucket.

Old man Wang Guoqiang just happened to bring in a plate of barbecue skewers, hearing this sentence, scolded with a smile:

"Look at your lack of ambition! It's just a title, if you don't do the work well, you'll still get beaten!"

In the laughter, the aroma of barbecue permeated again.

With beer and barbecue, the atmosphere became enthusiastic again.

The topic shifted from nostalgia for the old warehouse to longing for the new environment.

And... how to "do big things" more confidently after having an official status.

"With establishment, can the funding application be faster?" Wang Hao's eyes shone.

"Theoretically, the process will be more standardized, but the approval level may also be higher." Chen Guang analyzed.

"Work." Li Yang was still concise.

But clearly more interested in the stability and resources brought by the "Specially Appointed Researcher" identity.

Feng Yan looked at the lively team again, feeling at ease.

The frame of the system was set, but he knew, the soul inside the frame.

Was still that group of young people who could stay up all night for an inspiration and build robots at a barbecue stall.

It was late at night, and the warehouse gradually quieted down.

The instant noodle bowls and barbecue skewers were all cleaned up.

Feng Yan sat in front of the computer, the light of the screen reflecting on his face.

He closed the folder labeled "High-Tech Project Establishment Report Demonstration Plan."

Solemnly created a new one, and typed the title:

"First Phase R&D Plan and Team Management Draft of 'Dragon Chant' Project"