It's been a long time since I returned home. The closer I got to my house, the more anxious I became in Xiao Letian's heart.
When he arrived at the door of his house, Xiao Letian tightened the money bag in his hand. He hardly spent the money his father gave him, but there was still some extra money in it.
That was the salary that Mo Xiaohu had paid him in advance.
After brewing his emotions for a while, Xiao Letian pushed the door open and entered.
The old father was sitting in the house eating rice, which was still a bowl of sweet potatoes and a bowl of pickles.
He was still wearing the shabby Confucian clothes he wore every day, although it was already dirty and shabby.
Xiao Kang raised his head and saw his son returning home, with a flash of surprise in his eyes.
Then he lowered his head and ate silently.
Xiao Letian felt his throat tightening and said softly: "Dad, I'm back."
"Eat, there's some in the pot."
Xiao Letian nodded, sat directly opposite Xiao Kang, and pushed the money bag in front of him.
"Dad, I can't spend this much money. I work for the school now, and they also give me wages."
"..."
The chopsticks in Xiao Kang's hand suddenly stopped and he raised his head to look at Xiao Letian with disappointment and his lips trembling continuously.
The next second, he slammed the money bag to the ground and said angrily: "Craftsman! Do you like being a craftsman so much?! I don't have a son who is as promising as you!"
Xiao Letian panicked and hurriedly explained: "Dad! It's not a craftsman... at least it's not an ordinary craftsman! The things the school wants to build are extraordinary... It is said to be a major event that will benefit the country and the people in the future! But it must be kept secret, and I can't tell you explain."
"Ha, I don't want to hear it..." Xiao Kang smiled miserably and turned back to the house.
Xiao Letian sat numbly on the chair, as if a huge stone was pressing on his chest, and he couldn't breathe.
.....
Early the next morning, Xiao Letian packed his bags and set off again to Taoyuan County.
The first time he arrived at the firearms station, Mo Xiaohu discovered that something was wrong with him.
Mo Xiaohu already has a general understanding of Xiao Letian's family situation after being in contact with it for such a long time.
So he comforted him: "What? Did you have a quarrel with your father?"
Xiao Letian nodded.
Mo Xiaohu said: "Hey, that's all a trivial matter! Soon, when you make results, everyone will look up to you!"
"Be alert, the Jinyi Guards will be here soon, don't let the firearms department lose face!"
"What does Jin Yiwei have to do with us?" Xiao Letian asked.
Mo Xiaohu sighed: "I heard that some kind of audit team was set up... specifically to monitor us, for fear of abusing funds."
"Hey, there is a letter from the boss saying that major projects in the future will be funded by the Royal Academy of Sciences. The money we spend is the people's wealth and the people's support. We are not allowed to spend a penny indiscriminately."
"You haven't caught up with the good times! It's hard to cheat the money now, and you will have to go to jail if you don't get it corrected. In the past, we in Taoyuan County did it ourselves, and that was called... Forget it, it's useless to tell you this."
"Here you have some snacks, and Mr. Li's status is extraordinary. When he comes, try your best to follow him."
Xiao Letian remained silent.
Two more days passed.
The new hot air balloon is built!
The owner of the firearms laboratory came to the scene again to check the results, and Li Yuanzhao also showed up as scheduled.
It has gone through countless discussions and four major changes, and everyone has great expectations.
When Mo Xiaohu said the word "ignite".
As usual, the hot air balloon began to gradually become bulging, and then slowly floated up in the expectant eyes of everyone.
"Flying! Flying!!" someone shouted.
I saw that while the hot air balloon was talking, it had already floated as high as a person!
But the rope tied below has been tightened, making it difficult to go up.
Mo Xiaohu made a quick decision: "Let go of the rope!"
Someone went to untie the rope and quickly tied it up again while the hot air balloon was rising into the sky.
The rope is twenty meters long, and the height of the hot air balloon has reached more than ten meters at this moment!
"It worked! Damn it! It worked! Damn it!"
The crowd below cheered wildly, even to the point of madness! What a miracle! Witnessed a miracle today!
Li Yuanzhao was extremely shocked and murmured: "Oh my God... I really didn't lie to me, I really flew up."
Then a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind.
Feitian...burning the city, wouldn't that come true! !
The more he thought about it, the more reliable it became. Li Yuanzhao licked his lips excitedly, and there was a hint of greed in his eyes as he stared at the hot air balloon.
After a while, the kerosene on the hot air balloon burned out, and it began to slowly descend along the rope, and finally fell heavily to the ground.
Mo Xiaohu walked forward with a glowing face: "Wow! It only takes four times. You are so lucky! Have you written it all down?"
"Write it down." Xiao Letian was so excited that he was shaking all over, but then came another question: "Of course it's up to heaven, but how to control it? We can't let it fly around."
Mo Xiaohu said calmly: "Yes, I'm afraid we can only know this if someone goes up there."
Can you find out if you go up there?
An uncontrollable thought surged out of Xiao Letian's mind, and it was difficult to take it back.
The others were still clapping their hands to celebrate, but Xiao Letian was already confused.
But it didn't last long, and he stared at Mo Xiaohu with fiery eyes and said, "Teacher, please fill up some kerosene and raise it again!"
"What do you want to do?"
"I want to go up and take a look. I am responsible for recording. I have to go up to remember it clearly."
"No! It's not stable yet. It's too dangerous. You can't go." Mo Xiaohu vetoed it.
Xiao Letian advised: "Teacher! It's okay. Wasn't it good to go up and down just now? As long as it is tied with a rope, it will be fine."
"Please, teacher, this is a rare opportunity! There are already successful cases in this, why not strike while the iron is hot and speed up the progress!"
"That's right! Strike while the iron is hot, go up and have a look!" Li Yuanzhao strode over, his face full of excitement.
He patted Xiao Letian hard and said: "Your name is Xiao Letian? You have the guts! I... I will go up with you! Mo Xiaohu, add more fuel."
Cold sweat slowly flowed down Mo Xiaohu's forehead.
There was fear in his eyes.
Prince! He is the prince! If he falls from the sky, the eggs in his house will be shaken to pieces!
Thinking of the terrible consequences, Mo Xiaohu's head shook like a rattle.
Li Yuanzhao glared: "What! Is there any problem?"
"Yes! It's too dangerous! No one is allowed to go, I want to report to the master." Mo Xiaohu said firmly with a heartbroken voice.
"Haha, your master and I are just like the same person. Stop talking nonsense and add fuel to the fire. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!" Li Yuanzhao said sadly.
He was also very greedy for the scenery in the sky.
More importantly, the ability to control hot air balloons will affect the form of future warfare.
If I, Li Yuanzhao, do not participate in such a major event that changes the direction of history, I will die in peace!
Mo Xiaohu bit him to death, but shook his head and refused.
Li Yuanzhao saw that it didn't make sense and said loudly: "Everyone, please turn your back! Otherwise, get out of the firearms station!"
Not good!
Mo Xiaohu was shocked and quickly advised: "Your Highness, no..."
"Shut up! What happened today was all my fault and has nothing to do with you. Turn around!"
Mo Xiaohu swallowed his saliva, his mind was buzzing, and he turned around numbly.
In just a moment, Li Yuanzhao trotted away, picked up a few kerosene cans and ran towards the hot air balloon basket.
Entering the basket, looking at Xiao Letian who had not responded yet, he shouted: "What are you doing standing still? Come hit the ball with me!"
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