If he's pretending to be foolish, what is he aiming for?

After hinting for a while, Xiao Jiu still hadn't gotten what he wanted. He planned to speak directly, but just then Ye Hao's phone rang. Ye Hao apologized to them and then left the dining table to take the call outside.

"Ye Hao, I want to meet you. I want to discuss cooperation matters with you." As soon as Ji Keci connected the call, she immediately talked about cooperating with Ye Hao. She didn't intend to drag things out since it's important to the Ji Family, and she didn't want to do it covertly.

"Alright, I'm at the restaurant across from Western Secondary School." Ye Hao gave an address and stopped talking.

When he returned to his seat, there was an additional middle-aged man. This man had thick eyebrows and was very burly. Although he wore a suit, his strong aura suggested he wasn't an ordinary person.

Furthermore, Xiao Jiu seemed quite respectful towards him. Ye Hao walked over and said cheerfully, "Sorry, Xiao, a friend called asking to come over. It's really annoying to be interrupted even during a meal."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiu's face showed a hint of embarrassment. He understood that Ye Hao was issuing an eviction notice. He turned to the rugged middle-aged man next to him and said with a smile, "Commander, I guess we should find another place for tea."

"Alright, let's go somewhere else!" The middle-aged man, whom Xiao Jiu referred to as Commander, looked deeply at Ye Hao.

Ye Hao was startled when he heard this. Is this the Commander? Moreover, he commanded enough respect for Xiao Jiu, a Major General, to be somewhat in awe? He must be a Commander with actual authority, right? Thinking of this, Ye Hao saluted and shouted loudly, "Hello, Chief."

"Hello, Comrade Ye Hao." Even though Commander Qiao Zongheng disliked Ye Hao for not releasing the technology, with the technology in Ye Hao's hands, they could only attempt a peaceful resolution. Among soldiers, saluting is customary, regardless of the rank disparity, and Qiao Zongheng didn't lose his manners towards Ye Hao.

"Comrade Ye Hao, no need for such formality. I simply heard an old classmate was coming, and I wanted to have a drink." Qiao Zongheng's words displeased Lin Ruyu, as they clearly showed dissatisfaction with Ye Hao trying to send them away.

But remembering Ye Hao was a soldier, she held back her annoyance.

Upon hearing this, Ye Hao laughed heartily and then said, "Chief, how can we not have a drink when you're here? No need to move around, it's more convenient this way. Xiao, really, when my friend comes, we can still continue drinking!" Ye Hao's words seemed to suggest blaming Xiao for constantly leaving, but everyone knew he was looking for a way out.

However, Xiao couldn't refuse the invitation; he could only smile and apologize, saying, "You're right, you're right! Xiao is too sensitive, please don't take offense, Ye!"

"Why would I take offense? Come on, let's drink." Ye Hao poured a glass of wine for Qiao Zongheng and then drank three cups himself, the meaning was self-evident.

This was akin to Ye Hao's apology wine; after all, the Commander was present. Even if Ye Hao found a way to excuse himself, everyone remembered that Ye Hao did something wrong earlier. Now, if Qiao Zongheng still held a grudge after three drinks, Ye Hao wouldn't care.

With the temperament one would expect from someone who ascended to Major General and Commander of a large military district, Qiao Zongheng chuckled and nodded, and they continued drinking a few more cups.

Qiao Zongheng couldn't help but ask, "Ye, I heard you have a technology that's highly impressive. May I know where you acquired this technology? Of course, if it's inconvenient for you to share, we won't force you. After all, everyone has their own secrets!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Hao showed a difficult expression as he looked at them...

Qiao Zongheng's heart skipped a beat; could it really be inconvenient for Ye Hao to say? If he decided not to speak, then there would be nothing for him to say, especially after earlier claiming they wouldn't force Ye Hao. He regretted it secretly.

"Well, Chief..." Ye Hao was about to say it really was inconvenient when Xiao Jiu quickly intervened, saying, "Ha ha! Let's not mention this, let's drink first, and talk work after we finish drinking."

Xiao Jiu hurriedly stopped Ye Hao from speaking because he feared Ye Hao might really refuse, making it even harder to ask Ye Hao to open up later. He muttered inwardly about how rash Qiao Zongheng was.

"Alright, then let's drink!" Ye Hao thought it was a good idea not to refuse. Let them ask a few more times, then I'll apply for a research lab...

Ye Hao happily drank while pouring more into his inner space, never getting drunk...

Xiao Jiu was all gloomy but couldn't show it, while Qiao Zongheng occasionally cast apologetic glances at Xiao Jiu.

After about half an hour, Ji Keci walked sensually into the hall. Seeing Ye Hao dining with others, she felt somewhat displeased.

This is a mentality unique to those who often navigate the business world, as they fear important secrets might be overheard when discussed.

"Ye Hao." Ji Keci came up behind Ye Hao and called out, nodding in greeting to Lin Ruyu and the others.

"Oh? You're here? Haha, I'm chatting with the commander right now, why don't you wait a bit?" Ye Hao said with a smile.

"Haha, I was wondering who it was, turns out it's Miss Ji. How about joining us for a drink? Last time I refused Miss Ji, consider this my apology!" Qiao Zongheng thought Ye Hao might have some kind of connection with Ji Keci, planning to find a breakthrough point through her.

However, Ji Keci didn't expect Ye Hao to know someone as influential as Commander Qiao, quickly stepping forward and politely declining. This made Ye Hao quite annoyed.

At that moment, Lin Ruyu realized they might have matters to discuss and didn't interrupt Ye Hao. Afterwards, she and the others entered the school.

The reason Ye Hao allowed them to enter the school so casually was that he had Qianqian monitoring the entire place when he came out. Otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to let Lin Ruyu and Su Qing stray too far from him.

After drinking a fair amount, Ye Hao pretended to be tipsy and said, "Xiao, Qiao, the main reason you're here this time is for that technology I have, right? I won't hide it, if you apply my technology to the Type 95 automatic rifle, it would be a total waste. Ah, I really envy those military factories! They can research whatever they want."

Ye Hao's words first made Ji Keci curious about the technology he held, and secondly, it was to hint at Xiao Jiu and Qiao Zongheng that while others can research whatever they please, if they were to ask Ye Hao about his research interests, he wouldn't mind showing them a blueprint, revealing its importance, but not the detailed data. At that point, they'd try to get the data somehow.

As long as they have the urge, once they desire the data, they'd surely allow him to research...

Sure enough, Qiao Zongheng, being quite impulsive, wasn't doubtful and directly asked, "Oh? Does Brother Ye also want to research something?"

Xiao Jiu felt like killing Qiao Zongheng, thinking that compared to the shrewd head of the Qiao family, how could he have such a foolish brother?

As straightforward as you are, when he wants to research this or that, do you refuse him or allow it? If you don't refuse, and he wants to research some hot weapons, then our General Equipment Department will have another research institute to manage. But if you refuse, he'll just tell you the research isn't mature yet.

Xiao Jiu considered this carefully, and Ye Hao indeed responded.

"Ah! Ever since I returned to the city to protect these two beauties, I encountered a vendor with various weapon blueprints for sale. I wanted to buy them, but he said no. Instead, he gave me a pile of data and showed me some weapon blueprints. I've remembered a fair amount and want to do some personal research, but alas, my memory is too poor, and even after a long time, I might not recall a single blueprint," Ye Hao said vaguely.

Qiao Zongheng was especially curious about these odd and unusual things. Even before Xiao Jiu could speak up, he directly asked.

"Where did you buy them? What kinds of weapon blueprints do you have? Are the data accurate?"

"Well, I haven't tested the data yet. If I get the chance in the future, I'll definitely think deeply and conduct thorough testing," Ye Hao said with a bit of distress.

"Oh, what's the big deal? I'll have someone in the General Equipment Department give you a certificate to allow you to do some research," said Qiao Zongheng carelessly, but then he saw Xiao Jiu's grim expression and realized he had gone overboard with his big mouth...

"Really?" Ye Hao was delighted inside, thinking this guy really is a bit of a fool, but since he had offered, Ye Hao would be a fool not to take advantage of it.

"Haha, Commander Qiao might be drunk," Xiao Jiu quickly stopped Qiao Zongheng from speaking again. Xiao Jiu was part of the Armed Forces Department, only nominally attached to the General Equipment Department, and the Armed Forces Department belonged to the Ministry of Public Security.

If a certificate was to be issued by the Ministry of Public Security, and something happened, they'd have to take responsibility. Although his superior was Admiral He Zhen, He Zhen mainly oversaw major domestic engineering departments and research institutes.

Now with Qiao Zongheng saying this, if they issued a certificate, would they have to go to the Ministry of Public Security? The Minister would definitely not agree. If the Ministry of Public Security doesn't agree, would He Zhen agree? Clearly, no one wants private companies to enter the military industry. It's hard to manage and once any casualties occur, they'd be in trouble while still in office.

"I'm not drunk." Although Qiao Zongheng felt his recent talkativeness had gone too far, he couldn't admit that he was drunk in front of Ye Hao.

Seeing this, Ye Hao took out a piece of paper from his bag and drew a weapon blueprint on it, but without detailed data.

After this, Ye Hao slapped his thigh excitedly and said, "I finally remembered a new weapon blueprint, but unfortunately forgot the data. What do you think of the weapon's design?"

As Ye Hao spoke, he handed it over to Qiao Zongheng, and Ji Keci's eyes widened with excitement.

Ye Hao secretly thought to himself: Haha, the data is with the Ji Family, the blueprint with the military. Looks like both sides will need to seek me out for what they want! (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) for recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)

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