Chapter 376 - 376 A Phone Call from Academician Xu
376 A Phone Call from Academician Xu
However, he was afraid that if he did not say anything, Wu Mo would soon forget about him.
Hence, he said what he just did.
Wu Mo heard the lieutenant generals’ praise for him and their hidden requests.
He did not know whether to laugh or cry. However, he did not want to embarrass the lieutenants, so he could only agree even though the matter of the Three-dimensional Maneuver Gear’s mass production had not been set in stone.
After the matter was quickly resolved, the group began to chat, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed in Elder Huang’s office.
They talked about how many pieces of world-famous equipment had been produced in the armory since its inception, from the first generation of standard armors to the ninth-generation combat suits.
They all resulted from the efforts of countless blacksmiths.
The five of them chatted happily, and Wu Mo admired the knowledge that Elder Huang, as well as the three lieutenants, possessed.
It was not until five o’clock in the evening, when the sun outside the window was about to set, that they ended their gathering reluctantly.
After dinner, Wu Mo, Elder Huang, and the deputy director accompanied the three lieutenants to the armory’s gate. They watched them leave until the military vehicle disappeared into the night.
Before leaving, Wu Mo also chatted with Lone Wolf for a while.
In the end, they agreed that the two of them would have mutton hotpot and dumplings together when they had the time.
“Tsk, I was so nervous at first. I didn’t expect the three lieutenant generals to be so easy to approach.” Wei Ge, who was standing at the side, chuckled and said.
Elder Huang glared at him as if to say, “Do you want to stand outside the door as punishment again?”
Wei Ge immediately shut his mouth and stood there obediently.
The way he carried himself did not remind one of a peak six-star blacksmith who was already in his 40s.
“Let’s go back. Wu Mo, you’ve been working so hard for such a long time. It’s time for you to rest,” Elder Huang said as he looked up at the sky that had completely darkened.
“Alright, Elder Huang, you should rest early too.”
Wu Mo cast a sidelong glance at him but quickly regained his composure.
He nodded at Elder Huang and turned to walk back to his dormitory.
He was surprised a moment ago because of Elder Huang’s attitude toward him.
When Wu Mo first arrived at the armory, Elder Huang had given him the cold treatment.
Not only did he call the Invisibility Armor and Spirit Wave Sword that Wu Mo had developed gaudy, but he also expressed no interest in the exoskeleton armor that Wu Mo talked about.
Later on, although Elder Huang visited the factory Wu Mo was in charge of several times, he still ignored him.
That was until a month and a half ago, when Wu Mo was about to develop the Three-dimensional Maneuver Gear.
Only then did Elder Huang finally take him seriously. However, he remained strict as a senior. Even when Wu Mo took the initiative to ask for advice, Elder Huang would wear a stern expression.
But now, after sending the lieutenant generals off, Elder Huang was being completely kind to Wu Mo. He even told him to take care of his health.
How could Wu Mo not be surprised by such a change in attitude?
Before he came to the armory, many senior researchers in the Fifth Research Department had complained about Elder Huang and the senior researchers there.
They thought that Elder Huang, the deputy director, and the senior R&D staff were all stubborn old men who did not accept new ideas and strongly rejected them.
When he first arrived, he had the same thought more than once.
He only understood now that as long as you were strong enough, you could completely bend these superficial rules and alter what other people thought of you.
Elder Huang’s change in attitude was the best proof.
As long as something was truly useful and had high research value, it would shine in any environment.
After all, diamonds would not stop glowing just because they were piled in the sand.
With so many emotions in his heart, Wu Mo subconsciously quickened his pace. He walked in the quiet armory under the dim yellow lamps and returned to the single dormitory before long.
Wu Mo had just taken off his coat when the phone in his pocket suddenly rang.
He looked at the screen and saw Academician Xu’s name on it. He immediately picked up the call.
“Good evening, Academician Xu. Why are you calling me at this time?”
Wu Mo picked up the phone and sat down on the couch.
Academician Xu’s voice soon rang in his ear. It sounded familiar and strange at the same time.
“Long time no see, Wu Mo. The three lieutenants should be gone by now, right?”
Academician Xu went straight to the point. He seemed to know a lot about the events in the armory.
“Yes, the three lieutenant generals left in a car 15 minutes ago.”
Wu Mo did not think there was anything wrong with Academician Xu knowing all of this, so he did not hide anything.
“Well, if I’m not wrong, the three of them should have extended an olive branch to you. Are they planning to invite you to the military region and the eastern war zone?”
Academician Xu’s voice was calm and a little hoarse. It sounded like he was just having a normal conversation with someone.
However, Wu Mo felt a little awkward after he heard Academician Xu’s words.
Even though he had been in the armory for two months, Wu Mo was still an ordinary researcher from the Fifth Research Department.
Therefore, as the leader of the Fifth Research Department, Academician Xu would definitely be a little unhappy about the three lieutenant generals poaching his people.
“Yes, the three of them did invite me to the military region and the eastern theater of operations. But don’t worry, I didn’t accept any of their offers. I turned them down.”
Wu Mo was a little nervous. He did not know how Academician Xu would view this matter, and he was not sure if this would put a strain on their relationship.
“Well, I already know the results of the individual combat test from this afternoon. As expected, your research and development, as well as your performance in the armory over the past two months, have been perfect.”
Academician Xu did not seem unhappy at all over the phone. Instead, he praised Wu Mo.
“By the way, there are some things I need you to deal with at the Research Department. If it’s convenient for you, it’d be best to come back before tomorrow night,” Academician Xu said in a calm but expectant tone.
Wu Mo was a little surprised. He had not returned to the Fifth Research Department in two months, and he had been worried about Academician Xu, Professor Tan, and his villa.
If he could, he naturally wanted to go back earlier.
However, he did not know what had happened at the Fifth Research Department to make Academician Xu so eager to have him back.
Wu Mo noticed some urgency behind Academician Xu’s words, so he did not give it much thought and agreed immediately.
“Okay, Academician Xu. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be back before tomorrow night.”
“Alright, be careful on the road.”
Academician Xu then hung up the phone.