Chapter 392

Chapter 392: The Rich Generation

“Perfect! Let’s move on to the next item…”

The robot gave Lin Mo an OK gesture.

Having help made all the difference; the testing progressed much faster than originally expected. Members of the Aircrew Group occasionally glanced over, intrigued. How could this robot be so obedient? So far, it had not made a single mistake, and its understanding of Lin Mo’s instructions was almost indistinguishable from that of an ordinary person, nearly comparable to the intelligent terminal systems on everyone’s tactical tablets.

This truly was a wonderful misunderstanding. The gold giant dragon had finally found a way to openly present itself to humans in this world. To say it was not slightly pleased would certainly be a lie; at the very least, it held a sense of pride deep within.

Whenever Gold Coin was not in Lin Mo’s dormitory room, it learned to be low-key, ensuring no one noticed anything unusual about it. In everyone’s eyes, it appeared to be an ordinary humanoid robot, quietly assisting Lin Mo in debugging the "Monstrous," and even helping the Aircrew Group with simple tasks.

No one at the "Night" base realized that this seemingly diligent and earnest robot was merely pretending to be meek. Hidden beneath at least two layers of disguises, this gold giant dragon from another world seized the opportunity to blend in.

As its movements became more fluid, it began to engage in simple conversations, and the robot underwent subtle transformations. Thanks to the phrase “boiling a frog in warm water,” its changes unfolded gradually and incrementally.

Everyone else attributed these developments to Lin Mo’s improvements to the system’s performance.

After spending a week, Lin Mo and Gold Coin completed the testing of the "Monstrous." The installation of the engine was perfect, both in terms of power and center of gravity, suiting the current needs of the "Monstrous."

Lin Mo had poured much effort into calculations and preparations before assembly.

To achieve the intended design parameters, the turbofan jet engine still didn’t suffice; perhaps a pulsed detonation engine or some other advanced engine would more easily meet the requirements.

Funding remained an obstacle. In research and development, more funding was always welcome. Lin Mo still lacked equipment like the main radar and plasma stealth coatings. While some were available, they did not meet his specific needs.

Amidst this busy environment, Lin Mo received an email on his tactical tablet from Chen Haiqing, affectionately known as "Three Yellow Chick." This guy had taken advantage of his luck to apply for hundreds of military technology patents at the Ministry of Defense during this time.

The so-called "dark archive" patents were not disclosed to industrial, commercial, or civilian use, limited only to military and aerospace industries. Ordinary folks could not search for them; only authorized manufacturers had the right to review and apply for licenses.

Most patents used licenses rather than transfers, and even when transfers occurred, they were primarily state-owned. The usage fees were very low, hardly matching the exorbitance of commercial patents, a results of national subsidies.

If no profit was to be gained from a transfer of rights, who would even bother applying for patents? Hoarding such secrets would only lead to a decline in national technological capabilities.

After a certain period, when newer technologies emerged, and similar techniques surfaced in domestic and foreign civil institutions, dark archive patents would transition into commercial patents, becoming publicly accessible, much like past military technologies such as internet and laser technologies.

Even today, in this era of rapid information exchange, it wouldn’t be too difficult for ordinary citizens to obtain designs for atomic bombs; however, just a few decades ago, that was nearly unimaginable.

Regardless of whether the patents were for military or civil use, Lin Mo’s numerous metal formulas were far from sufficient without proper manufacturing processes. A combination of processes and formulas had to exist for a legitimate patent application.

For instance, titanium dioxide as a finished product does not qualify as a patent; production processes are key. The competition between China’s Panzhihua Iron and Steel Company and America’s DuPont over chloride titanium dioxide production technology stemmed from disputes over manufacturing processes.

Processes represent the methodology, while formulas indicate direction. When a clear direction exists, the progress of researching production processes can circumvent many unnecessary detours. Research that is well-targeted saves both costs and time while also greatly enhancing efficiency.

In order to digest the batch of alloy formulas, National Defense Star invested considerable effort, even acquiring shares in a domestic materials research institute to swiftly convert them into patents using available manpower and equipment.

These patent achievements not only provided immense value to National Defense Star but also served as a significant temptation for other military enterprises.

Improving material quality directly enhances product quality, thereby driving significant performance improvements.

After completing the first batch of patent applications, many military enterprises immediately contacted National Defense Star for authorization of manufacturing processes and formulas.

It was evident that National Defense Star stood to gain substantial benefits from this unintentional acquisition of alloy formulas. Even without producing airplanes, they could still secure impressive financial returns.

Remembering the roots would lead them to add Chen Haiqing into the equation; National Defense Star ultimately decided not to simply take the formulas for free. They treated it as a technology stake, establishing effective legal documentation and unilaterally granting Lin Mo 5% equity—almost like original share equity, promising enormous future potential for appreciation.

If Lin Mo were to handle it alone, possessing the formulas with no means to employ them would leave the gold giant dragon unable to produce industrial synthesis techniques or convert wealth. However, what Lin Mo lacked, National Defense Star had in abundance.

By providing unilateral technical shares, Lin Mo and National Defense Star were firmly tied together. Having gained the qualification to produce prototypes of the J-14 and J-20, National Defense Star implicitly joined the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group’s camp.

It was unclear whether intentional or coincidental, but the two domestic aircraft manufacturing giants, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, had secretly competed over an ace pilot.

When Chen Haiqing’s convoluted email, having passed several layers of review, arrived on Lin Mo’s tactical tablet, it had traveled across the network for three days.

Emails sent within the military were filled with sensitive words, and relying solely on the computer system for filtering wouldn’t suffice; whether to release them solely depended on manual review.

Crossing military districts and without classified military importance, this email’s length of travel was quite fast.

As soon as Lin Mo replied and agreed, the relevant legal documents would be dispatched immediately.

Having already received considerable advantages, the annual dividends from the shares transferred by National Defense Star would allow Lin Mo to comfortably live like a wealthy man for the rest of his life.

If this were before he started working on fighter jets, Lin Mo might not have cared too much. The modest salary combined with some side ventures was sufficient to sustain the gold giant dragon. However, now that the main structure of the "Monstrous" had been completed, the time for financial input had come, and National Defense Star’s initiative felt like a timely blessing.

Though it wasn’t a direct windfall, it at least provided Lin Mo with a stable source of income. Moreover, the three million Yuan that National Defense Star lent to Lin Mo was allocated properly, meaning there was no need to pay it back.

Although this significant amount of money had been transferred to his father Lin Yuanfang’s automobile sales company to settle a bank loan and partner withdrawal, Lin Yuanfang did not let his son down. A month later, he managed to rotate back one million Yuan. While the remaining funds were still tight, they could be recovered within a day or two.

While one million Yuan might seem negligible for producing military fighter jets, Lin Mo had largely spent this money on electronic equipment. As soon as the ten million arrived, he immediately placed an order with the renowned 601 Institute for advanced laser phased array radar.

His identity as an ace pilot played a crucial role; an ordinary person couldn’t even place a phone call to the 601 Institute.

Electronic equipment was a challenge the gold giant dragon could not fully tackle alone. Even if synthesis was possible, identical electronic components and entities were necessary. Lin Mo had analyzed the F-22’s radar, but producing it from mere blueprints wouldn’t be helpful; relying on domestic radar manufacturers was unviable without the state’s military technology foundation. Any shortcomings would result in wasted efforts.

Gold Coin from the beginning remained unable to complete many intricate studies on high-precision technology, which required not only substantial funding but also skilled talents capable of leveraging human resources into a tactical advantage. One man and one dragon alone could hardly compete with formal research institutions.

Even if Lin Mo was leading the independent development of the "Monstrous" super fighter, the design plans were influenced by numerous prominent aerospace entities in the country, thanks to the esteemed reputation and connections of Professor Yan Guoqiang in the industry. Such relationships would have been unimaginable for an ordinary worker.

After completing the main framework, the proportion of small metal mechanical parts provided by Gold Coin increased, eliminating the need to separately purchase them from outside manufacturers.

Maintaining and servicing fighter jets was considerably more complex than for helicopters or tanks; Lin Mo had amassed equipment and materials comparable to a small warehouse. He owned more resources than anyone else in the “Night” base.

Even Lin Mo himself was unsure of precisely how many odds and ends he had accumulated, including a towering pile of decommissioned aircraft parts. Many Russian original parts remained operational—acquired through established connections, it was unlikely for industrial components to simultaneously reach the end of their lifespan.

Across the fighter jet graveyard and the air force base maintenance unit, one could consistently find usable materials, yet these items often fell into a neglected internal management state. However, transporting them out thus posed issues, although Lin Mo, despite having a low rank initially, benefitted from ample networks and confidentiality levels; moreover, spending money eventually yielded returns.

“Ah, it’s almost done! If only the soundproofing armor could be installed…” Lin Mo wiped the sweat from his brow as he adjusted the wiring channels. High-quality military components were installed, confirming their operational status, and sitting in the cockpit was Gold Coin.