Lu Wei glanced at him, his gaze sharp.
"The scale isn't large, and I'm afraid this matter will get stuck in the process and be dragged out."
His gaze finally fell on his grandson, Lu Mingyu, and his tone became deep and powerful.
"What we are doing is not for others."
"It's for Mingyu, and for the countless grassroots officers and soldiers like him."
"Who put their lives on the line, guarding peace for us on the front lines."
Lu Wei's words echoed in the study, impactful and resonant.
The atmosphere of the entire room became solemn because of his last sentence.
Lu Mingyu looked at his grandfather, this old man who had emerged from the flames of war.
At this moment, there was no room for discussion in his eyes, only an unquestionable resolve.
Lu Wei looked around, his gaze sweeping over the faces of his two sons and grandson one by one.
"If you've all understood, then don't just stand there."
He was the first to pick up the red confidential phone on the desk.
He skillfully dialed a string of numbers he knew by heart.
Lu Qi and Lu Hai exchanged glances and immediately took action.
For a moment, only the sounds of three people dialing and waiting for connections remained in the study.
Lu Mingyu stood to the side, quietly watching this scene.
He watched his grandfather, father, and uncle.
In just a few minutes, for one matter.
They simultaneously mobilized their deep-seated networks in different fields.
This network was vast and powerful, usually silent.
Once activated, it could unleash astonishing energy.
Lu Wei's call connected first.
"Hello, Old Wang? It's me, Lu Wei."
The old man's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an imposing aura that commanded respect without anger.
The person on the other end of the phone was clearly very enthusiastic, speaking loudly.
"Old Chief, why are you calling me personally? Do you have any instructions?"
Lu Wei leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers lightly on the desktop.
"No instructions, just need your help."
"My grandson, Lu Mingyu, they've developed something new, a remote-controlled landmine."
"It's a great device, it can save the lives of our frontline soldiers."
"The report will reach your General Logistics Department soon; keep an eye on it for me."
Old Wang on the other end immediately promised.
"Old Chief, rest assured, any project you personally instruct."
"Especially one that benefits grassroots officers and soldiers, I guarantee it will be fast-tracked."
"Whoever dares to obstruct this, I will be the first to object."
A smile appeared on Lu Wei's lips.
"Don't just talk; I want results."
"Tomorrow, I hope to see the preliminary approval."
"Any problems?"
"No problem! Absolutely no problem!"
"I'll handle it myself!"
Lu Wei hummed in affirmation, his tone softening slightly.
"Alright, if you're free this weekend, bring your rascal son over to my place for a few drinks."
"Okay, thank you, Old Chief!"
After hanging up with Old Wang, Lu Wei didn't stop, dialing a second number.
"Old Liu, it's me."
"I have something here, you need to help me advise..."
Father Lu Qi's call also connected.
He called an old comrade-in-arms from the Navy Equipment Department.
"Old Fang, are you asleep yet?"
"Oh, Deputy Commander Lu, what instructions do you have in the middle of the night?"
Lu Qi smiled, his tone a bit more relaxed.
"Stop messing around, I have something serious to tell you."
"My son, Mingyu, their unit has developed a good thing, a controllable landmine, and the technology is very mature."
"Our Marine Corps often needs this kind of thing when performing missions abroad; it can be of great use."
"I've already had my subordinates write the report, and it will be on your desk first thing tomorrow morning."
"You understand what I mean, right?"
Old Fang on the other end laughed heartily.
"How could I not understand?"
"Your matters, Commander Lu, are my matters!"
"Don't worry, the report will arrive tomorrow."
"The day after tomorrow, I'll have an expedited deployment plan for you."
"If anyone dares to drag their feet on the process, you'll see how I deal with them."
Lu Qi nodded in satisfaction.
"Alright, I owe you a drink."
"That has to be Maotai."
"As much as you want."
On the other side, Lu Hai's call also connected.
As Lu Mingyu's second uncle, he worked in the logistics and equipment department and was most emotionally invested in this matter.
His tone was more urgent and direct than Lu Wei's.
"Hello, Old Zhang? It's Lu Hai."
"There's something I must tell you right now; it's extremely urgent."
Old Zhang on the other end was startled by his tone.
"Minister Lu, what major incident has occurred?"
Lu Hai said in a deep voice.
"It's an incredibly good thing."
"The Megakaryocyte Special Operations Group has developed a remote-controlled landmine."
"It can greatly reduce casualties among our soldiers."
"The report will be submitted tomorrow, and I need you to do two things."
"First, organize experts for a technical evaluation as quickly as possible."
"I want to see a mass production feasibility report within a week."
"Second, you need to conduct an inventory right now."
"How many production lines do we have that can be converted to produce this landmine at any time."
"What equipment is needed, how much budget is required, list it all for me."
"This matter, regardless of cost, regardless of sacrifice, must be pushed forward as quickly as possible."
"This is an order."
Lu Hai's tone was unquestionable, and Old Zhang on the other end immediately felt immense pressure.
"Yes, Minister, I understand."
"Rest assured, I'll work overtime tonight and get things done overnight."
Lu Hai hung up the phone, his chest still slightly heaving.
This was not just about equipment procurement; it concerned his nephew.
It concerned the lives of countless soldiers like his nephew.
Less than half an hour later, the three people in the study successively hung up their phones.
Lu Wei leaned back in his chair, resting with his eyes closed.
Lu Hai and Lu Qi stood, their expressions much more relaxed.
Lu Mingyu watched all of this, a complex, inexpressible emotion welling up in his heart.
These were his family members.
For him, and for those comrades they had never met.
They could unhesitatingly activate this enormous machine.
Lu Wei opened his eyes and looked at his grandson.
"Let's go, let's go out, let your mom also rest assured."
The four walked out of the study.
In the living room, Zheng Qing was anxiously pacing back and forth; seeing them come out, she immediately went to meet them.
Her gaze swept over her husband and father-in-law's faces, finally settling on her son, Lu Mingyu.
"How is it? Is the matter... going smoothly?"
Uncle Lu Hai, who was usually more composed, now had a smile on his face.
He stepped forward and said to his sister-in-law.
"Don't worry, Sister-in-law."
"With Dad personally taking action, is there anything that can't be done?"
"I've talked to Old Liu from the General Staff, and he said the approval will definitely pass tomorrow."
"Old Zhang from Logistics also vouched for it; the production line can be activated at any time."
"This matter, it's no longer just Mingyu's personal matter."
"It concerns the face of our Lu family."
Hearing this, Zheng Qing's hanging heart finally settled.
She let out a long sigh of relief, a smile appearing on her face.
But very quickly, her gaze once again fixed on her son, Lu Mingyu.
Waiting outside the study just now, she wasn't just thinking about the equipment.
She thought of her son constantly being in dangerous situations, and she thought of him still being single.
Zheng Qing took Lu Mingyu's hand, her eyes gentle.
"Mingyu, come with me for a moment, Mom has something to tell you."