Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

at dusk.

A military transport plane roared and landed in the southern suburbs of Yanjing.

After slowing down and taxiing for a distance, it turns onto the taxiway and arrives at the apron.

The ground staff who had been waiting in advance quickly brought over a steel ladder.

The cabin door opened, and a gust of cold wind suddenly rushed into the cabin.

Zhao Ruilong, who had just taken off his noise-canceling headphones, immediately felt a chill and shrank his neck.

Lu Changsheng, who was sitting to the side, immediately burst into laughter.

"Is it that cold?"

"..."

Zhao Ruilong was speechless.

Although it's winter in the same place, can the north and south be the same?

You're wearing a thick military overcoat, so of course you don't feel cold.

I didn't even have time to go home and change into a down jacket before you brought me all the way to Yanjing.

Moreover, the difference between military transport aircraft and civilian airliners is enormous.

They only cared about durability and didn't use a lot of sound insulation and noise reduction materials, resulting in extremely loud noise during flight.

If passenger comfort is completely disregarded, then air conditioning is essentially useless.

Moreover, the pilots' takeoff and landing procedures were extremely simple and crude.

The rapid climbs and dives are nothing like the gentle maneuvers of commercial airline pilots.

Perhaps this is also in preparation for war.

The shorter the takeoff and landing time, the lower the probability of being shot down.

However, this highly 'combat-oriented' flight almost caused Zhao Ruilong to experience airsickness for the first time in his life.

A strong blast of cold air rushed into the cabin.

It was a bit cold, but that also helped to clear my head.

Holding onto the cold handrail, I stepped off the transport plane using the stainless steel welded ladder.

Once again, I personally experienced the military's pragmatic approach of "if it works, it works."

Like a pilot waving goodbye.

A true prodigy, a talent as precious as gold.

But the gloves he was wearing were very cheap white work gloves.

The ones worn by migrant workers are exactly the same style.

It's breathable, sweat-absorbent, non-slip, easy to operate, and most importantly, it's affordable.

It's estimated that it will still be in use in another 10 or 20 years.

Fortunately, the air conditioning was on before I got into the Jeep, so it was quite warm.

Before he could even feel relieved, Lu Changsheng took the individual rations handed to him by the guard and gave one packet to Zhao Ruilong.

"We...we're having this for dinner?"

"What's wrong? If you don't want this, what do you want to eat?"

"Wait, such a big airport, doesn't it have a cafeteria?"

"Yes, there is a canteen, but we need to go see Minister Zheng in a hurry, so we don't have time to take you there."

"Preparing boxed meals in advance is better than eating field rations, right?"

"It's so cold, the boxed lunches will freeze quickly. Are you sure you want to eat them?"

"..."

Zhao Ruilong was speechless.

Watching Lu Changsheng skillfully unpack the food and begin to enjoy it.

Zhao Ruilong didn't say anything more and quickly started eating.

It wasn't delicious at all; it was just something to fill your stomach.

Moreover, compressed biscuits are especially hard.

People with bad teeth simply can't bite through it.

The cold wind howled outside the window.

The military vehicles sped out of the airport and headed straight for the city.

In 2000, Yanjing was not a large city, and there were not many high-rise buildings.

The streets were quiet after nightfall, so the journey was smooth.

After being questioned, we entered the heavily guarded compound.

Upon meeting Zheng Peiyun, who was in charge of national defense, all the fatigue and discomfort from the journey vanished instantly.

"You're Zhao Ruilong, Governor Zhao's son?"

"Yes."

"I heard that you put a lot of effort into the proposal your father submitted. Is that true?"

"I was just offering some suggestions."

"Heh, you're quite modest, have a seat!"

"Thank you."

After Zhao Ruilong sat down, he noticed a cup of tea in front of him.

It was still steaming hot.

Clearly, Zheng Peiyun had calculated the arrival time of the two men accurately.

Lu Changsheng, who was decisive and efficient, naturally submitted the report immediately.

After leaving Huilong Electronics in the morning, Lu Changsheng and Zhao Ruilong went to see Zhao Lichun.

After some discussion, he wrote the report directly in his office.

The living room was extremely quiet.

Sitting upright, Zhao Ruilong felt like a prisoner being interrogated.

At any moment, I could be subjected to a severe interrogation.

Lu Changsheng, sitting opposite him, was naturally a little worried as well.

no way!

Zhao Ruilong is such a 'disgrace' to his father.

Since we're going to gamble big, let's go all in and go all in.

Therefore, this report was written in a rather radical and bold manner, and was quite risky.

The integration of military and civilian development has been elevated to the level of a national strategy.

In light of this theme, a series of reform measures have been proposed for the existing defense science and technology industry system.

They have made extremely forward-thinking and bold proposals regarding management institutions, policies and regulations, regulatory mechanisms, market operations, and so on.

If the reforms are implemented according to this report, the benefits will be enormous.

Not only can national defense capabilities be rapidly enhanced, but the national economy can also develop rapidly.

But everything has its advantages and disadvantages.

Drastic reforms will inevitably harm those who have vested interests.

For example, those with little strength, overstaffed and unambitious, who rely on defense procurement for their livelihood.

Their "iron rice bowl" will be ruthlessly smashed.

In the past, regardless of whether the products were good or bad, we had no choice but to purchase from them.

Once corporatization and market-oriented reforms are implemented, private enterprises will also be able to participate in defense procurement competitions.

How can they possibly make money while lying down?

Blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents.

To prevent losing their secure jobs, these people will inevitably rise up in resistance.

Time passes slowly.

Zheng Peiyun, who was originally sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, reading a report.

Without realizing it, I had already straightened my back and my expression became serious.

After glancing at it once, he looked at it carefully again.

After carefully reading the last page.

The teacups on the coffee table have stopped steaming.

Slowly put down the report.

Zheng Peiyun picked up the teacup that had already cooled down.

"Hey, you two, drink too! Don't just sit there like idiots!"

"Uh, okay, let's have some tea!"

Lu Changsheng gave Zhao Ruilong a wink.

Zhao Ruilong picked up the now-cold teacup and took a sip.

"Is there any cigarette?"

"Have."

"Give me one!"

"Didn't you quit a long time ago?"

"Just give it to me, why are you being so fussy?"

After lighting a cigarette, Zheng Peiyun coughed two or three times.

But then he looked at the report on the coffee table and fell into deep thought.

Every now and then, he'd take a smack.

The cigarette glowed and dimmed intermittently, and his brows, which had been tightly furrowed, gradually relaxed.

As the cigarette burned down to its last bit, Zheng Peiyun looked at Zhao Ruilong with a deep gaze.

"Didn't you go to jail for causing a traffic accident not long after graduating from Handong University?"

"You can still learn while in jail!"

"Alright, alright, everyone else who goes to prison gets labor reform, but you're going to pursue further education!"

After extinguishing his cigarette, Zheng Peiyun stood up and smiled:

"It's getting late, you two should go back to the guesthouse and rest!"

Zhao Ruilong knew that this was a matter of great importance and that Zheng Peiyun would not easily express his opinion.

"Okay, then you should get some rest too."

A cold wind was blowing and heavy snow was falling.

Watching the military vehicle slowly depart, Zheng Peiyun turned back to the living room, took the report, and went to the study.

That night, the solitary lamp burned continuously.

Zhao Ruilong didn't sleep well either.

He had a long dream.

I dreamt that I was suddenly bound hand and foot and tightly restrained on an operating table.

There were many people in white coats around, asking all sorts of questions.

Before I could answer, I was shocked by a powerful electric current, which made me tremble all over.

When I woke up, I found that it was already broad daylight.

I drew back the curtains, and the trees and lawn in the yard were covered in snow.

The guards at the guesthouse were wielding shovels and brooms, clearing the snow from the road.

Knock knock knock!

There was a knock on the door.

"Please come in!"

Lu Changsheng strode in.

"Hurry up and get dressed, I'm going to take you to a nice place!"

"What a good place?"

"You'll know when it arrives."

"Can I have breakfast first?"

"Of course we need to eat. How can we have the energy to talk if we're not full?"

ten minutes later.

The military vehicle drove out of the guesthouse.

Snowplows and sanitation workers have already cleaned the streets.

But the deep courtyard we turned into was still a scene of ice and snow.

Stepping on the snow, I exhaled warm breath.

Lu Changsheng led Zhao Ruilong to a pavilion.

Zheng Peiyun, dressed in military uniform, stood tall and straight at the door, like a javelin.

Zhao Ruilong noticed that Zheng Peiyun's eyes seemed to have some dark circles.

Upon entering, all personal belongings were handed over; the only thing missing was the belt.

I arrived at the spacious, bright, and elegantly decorated office.

At this moment.

Zhao Ruilong suddenly remembered the first time he met the chairman of the group before he transmigrated.

At that time, I felt an invisible sense of pressure that made me feel restrained and uneasy.

Now that familiar feeling has returned.

After standing there for a while, President Shen suddenly looked up.

"Don't stand, everyone! Sit down, sit down!"

"Give me five minutes, I'll look at it again!"

The friendly voice eased Zhao Ruilong's tension somewhat.

After sitting for a short while, General Manager Shen stood up with the report in his hand.

In an instant.

Lu Changsheng and Zheng Peiyun also hurriedly got up.

Zhao Ruilong, of course, did not dare to delay and quickly got up.

“I read the pilot program your dad wrote twice.”

"I've read this report you wrote three times!"

Holding the report, General Manager Shen slowly walked over to Zhao Ruilong.

Zhao Ruilong lowered his head subconsciously.

Why are you burying your head? Are you afraid of me?

"If you can write such a daring report, what do you have to be afraid of?"