Chapter 109: The No. 1 Candle Dragon Engine Rolls Off the Line for a Test Run!

Hearing Li Mingyang's last words, Wang Qiang carefully pondered them.

When recalling the design of this engine in all aspects, it can be said that its performance was firmly limited to before the threshold of a shock burst engine.

Yet its performance far exceeds that of an ordinary engine; if one were to call it a shock burst engine, it truly wouldn't qualify.

But to say it has nothing to do with a shock burst engine, yet after activating emergency mode, it can unleash the unique power characteristic of a shock burst engine.

Moreover, it can maintain this for a full ten minutes—don't underestimate these ten minutes under the thrust of shock burst mode!

Ten minutes is enough to fly a considerable distance; if used in combat, who knows how many enemies ten minutes could settle!

This feeling, lying between a shock burst engine and an ordinary engine, is perfectly described by the term 'semi-detonation engine'.

Although after reviewing this design I feel there's no problem at all, and it's clearly apparent that this design is an improvement based on the foundation of existing engine designs.

It merely involved some minor detail adjustments, so the engineering workload required is not large.

Let's hold a meeting together tonight; you come too, and give everyone a thorough explanation of this semi-detonation engine design.

Then we can sit together and study it further to see whether this design has any issues.

If all the data are correct and there's no theoretical deviation, then we'll use this design as a template to manufacture a brand-new engine for our water molecule bomber.

Well, at the end Wang Qiang suddenly realized, the H-20 is the H-20; what water molecule bomber!

I myself was infected by that little brat next to me, and unconsciously started using the title 'water molecule bomber'.

But… this name is actually not bad; it sounds somewhat sci‑ficial and matches the H‑20 quite well.

……

Ladies and gentlemen, that's all I have to say about the design concepts and theoretical basis of the semi‑precious treasure engine; I don't know if anyone still has any questions.

In the spacious conference room, Li Mingyang undoubtedly became the focus and center of attention.

Almost from the start of the meeting until now, everyone's gaze has been fixed on Li Mingyang, never wavering.

By now, Li Mingyang has completely explained all the engine's design ideas and any remaining problems.

After all, these are the people who will help him build the engine, and Li Mingyang doesn't mind breaking down his own ideas into digestible pieces for the audience.

After all, if they don't grasp his thinking, then whatever they produce will certainly not match his original vision and design.

Papapa……

After hearing Li Mingyang's words, the entire hall fell silent, regardless of what thoughts they had when they first arrived and saw Li Mingyang as the speaker.

But as the meeting progressed and eventually ended, everyone's little ulterior motives have long since vanished.

When they looked at Li Mingyang again, their eyes held nothing but admiration.

In such a research base, it's natural that the strong are above and the weak below, bearing a certain military style.

Now Li Mingyang is seen by everyone as an undeniable strong one; this has nothing to do with age, and the strong ought to hold their present position.

Even including several chief engineers and deputy chief engineers, when they looked at Li Mingyang their eyes also showed admiration.

They even couldn't help but wear the same proud expression as Wang Qiang; although Li Mingyang is not their disciple, he is a genius scientist of their nation.

As fellow citizens of China, to have such a talented colleague, to have such a genius scientist, they are fortunate and honored.

"Engineer Li explained it very well, very detailed; I suppose everyone present should have no trouble understanding."

"From the initial new alloy materials to today's semi-detonation engine design, Engineer Li's level in engine research is evident to all."

"It's no exaggeration to say that without Engineer Li there would be no engine today, so I suggest…"

The speaker is a senior deputy chief engineer of the base, likewise a top‑ranked academician of the state, who previously had no deep impression of Li Mingyang.

He only knew that the other person should be a stern, rigid individual, quite unlike his own teacher's old‑mischievous nature.

Therefore, Li Mingyang usually had no contact with this person, given that their research fields hardly overlap.

Moreover, Li Mingyang isn't the type who especially loves making friends; aside from tending to his own work, he usually follows behind everyone like a nobody, learning silently.

He hadn't expected that this person would be the first to step forward to cheer and support him, even acting faster than his own teacher, which left Li Mingyang somewhat surprised.

"So I propose that, for our engine project from now on, Engineer Li should take the position of chief engineer!"

"After all, whether it's the new materials or the engine design, Engineer Li completed them single‑handedly, in order to ensure the engine has no mistakes."

"I think having Engineer Li serve as chief engineer is an entirely appropriate proposal."

After hearing this, almost everyone's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise; since the appearance of the new materials, Li Mingyang's name has long been familiar in the base.

Moreover, everyone has a basic understanding of Li Mingyang's situation: they know he is a genuine genius, and likewise a youthfully excessive genius.

He is only just over twenty years old, yet at this age he is actually supposed to serve as chief engineer of the engine project…

For a moment, almost everyone felt mixed emotions, but those who could come to this base had all undergone strict national screening.

At least in terms of character there's no problem, so after quickly adjusting their mindset, almost everyone unconsciously nodded in agreement.

"No objections, just as the deputy chief engineer said, having Engineer Li take charge of the upcoming engine project as chief engineer is the most suitable proposal."

"If there should be any problem, Engineer Li would spot it immediately, allowing our nation's bomber to soar into the heavens a day earlier."

"Moreover, 'the capable rise, the weak fall' has always been our principle; now Engineer Li possesses this ability, so naturally he should be the chief engineer."

Regarding the situation on site, Li Mingyang had been silently watching from the sidelines, expressing no opinion, and he didn't care about the chief engineer position.

Naturally, getting the post would be best, and it would count as gaining some experience; even if he didn't get it, it wouldn't matter.

In any case, Li Mingyang doesn't care about these empty formalities; what he's presently pondering is how everyone's way of addressing him has changed.

Previously, because he was young, anyone who saw him would usually call him 'Little Li' or just use his given name.

But now, as the meeting concluded, his name unconsciously shifted from 'Little Li' and 'Mingyang' to 'Engineer Li'.

This is a respect stemming from his own ability—don't even say it, this feeling is really quite nice!

After savoring this name, Li Mingyang broke into a satisfied smile.

……

In the blink of an eye a month passed; Li Mingyang assumed his new post, although he didn't recklessly burn the midnight oil, the engine project remained quite urgent.

Amid everyone's frantic rush, today the water molecule bomber's engine has finally been rolled off the line.

Although this is only a test prototype, Li Mingyang has full confidence in his design!

「Let's begin, let's properly test our Candle Dragon No. 1, and see if the data in all aspects has reached the theoretical state。」