Special Forces: At the beginning, An Ran pulled him to get his certificate.

Chapter 1347: Finding Two Tiankengs to Make Money

Chen Jun looked at Elder Ye in astonishment. This veteran commander, who had once fought alongside him, felt a mixture of emotions, as if the deep friendship they once shared had vanished in an instant. A high-kill hacking missile alone would cost a billion yuan to manufacture. If you factor in maintenance, launch costs, and other expenses, the annual cost would easily be five billion yuan. Yet, Elder Ye had only given him one billion yuan. With that little, he probably couldn't even produce a complete hacking missile.

"Commander, do I need to thank you? Based on our friendship, the money you give me is only enough to build a missile?" Chen Jun said with a wry smile, with a hint of helplessness and ridicule in his tone.

"You kid... Haha, but I, an old man, have really tried my best. Now the country is also facing the problem of financial constraints. During the last biological warfare, many people in the country took advantage of loopholes to make money from the national disaster. This phenomenon is deeply rooted and it is impossible to catch them all. Otherwise, you can find a way to deal with those people yourself. They have plenty of money." Old Ye sighed helplessly and spread his hands and said.

This… Chen Jun was stunned. He wasn't in the public security system, so how could he just arrest and put someone on trial? But for the sake of his research project, he persisted, pestering Mr. Ye for a while longer, finally securing another 500 million yuan. Mr. Ye, by this point, looked drained, his mouth as stubborn as a dead man, refusing to budge no matter what. Seeing this, Chen Jun was helpless. 1.5 billion yuan wasn't even enough to build two hacker missiles, and it was simply unattainable to his grand dream of filling the nation's warehouses with new missiles.

Seeing Mr. Ye's embarrassment, Chen Jun stopped pressing him. He took the check he had finally obtained and reluctantly left the military headquarters. After returning to the base, he handed the check to the R&D department. Suddenly, he was left with nothing.

"Without enough money, nothing can be done. If all else fails, how about finding a drug trafficking gang and giving them a run for their money? I haven't taken my hacker brothers out on an 'activity' in ages. A trip out and getting a few billion shouldn't be a problem, right?" Chen Jun pondered, but as soon as the thought came to mind, he quickly dismissed it. After all, the drug dealers weren't fools. Even if they could be busted, some would value money over their lives. A desperate fight would result in nothing, and he'd end up having to pay for travel expenses. That would be ridiculous.

"Oh, Chief Ye wants me to find a way to get money from some businessmen. I heard some of them are profiting from the national crisis by working within the rules... I don't have the means myself, but Tiankeng can." Chen Jun's eyes suddenly lit up, and two figures emerged in his mind—Wen Tiankeng and Fan Tiankeng. Speaking of those who have made it big in society, these two are undoubtedly the best. They are both masters of the underworld, and their tricks are unparalleled. They rip off everyone they meet, and those they target will be skinned alive. And crucially, they can also cloak themselves in a veneer of "greatness, glory, and justice," making their actions flawless. Others simply can't pull off such a thing.

"Oh my god, these two are both talented scammers. There will be absolutely no problem getting money from them." Chen Jun was overjoyed and felt that he had finally found the right people.

Premier Wen, in particular, is now the top official at the Donghai Public Security Bureau, a crucial position. If he just shouts, a line of people eager to give him money will form, the question is whether he dares to accept. Previously, thanks to his former company commander, Chen Jun, he had given Wen numerous gifts, allowing him to successfully infiltrate the top echelons of the provincial government. To that end, Wen even reciprocated by securing hundreds of apartments for Chen Jun. The money was flowing in at a breakneck pace.

As for Old Fan, he's also prospering within the military. This guy is unwavering in his pursuit of ruthlessness, even if he kills a few, he can still rise through the ranks. He frequently interacts with local law enforcement and even civilian agencies, implementing his "sinkhole policy." He knows exactly who's wealthy in Donghai City and which roads hold the "gold mines." He relies on his social skills, and even He Zhijun considers him a close friend. His influence is truly immense.

Thinking of this, Chen Jun immediately took out his cell phone and called Lao Fan and Lao Wen. As soon as the call was connected, the voices coming from the other end were as excited as monkeys. When the two learned that it was Chen Jun calling, they immediately said that they would rush over.

Not long after, Lao Fan and Lao Wen arrived hand in hand. They stood before Chen Jun, and upon seeing the striking epaulettes on his uniform, the eyes of these two, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, lit up instantly, sparks emitting, and they nearly exploded with excitement.

"Fuck, General..." Old Fan couldn't help but exclaimed.

"What the hell..." Old Wen also sighed.

They were all thinking, how long has it been since we last met? It seemed like less than a year. What was Chen Jun's rank last time? I think he was major general, and now he's suddenly become general. My God, there are only a few dozen generals in the country, and Chen Jun is only in his early twenties. This is simply record-breaking.

"A general in his early twenties—in ancient times, that would have been a god-like figure like Wei Qing or Huo Qubing. My God, I, Old Wen, actually got to see a general in his early twenties in my lifetime! This must be so exciting..." Old Wen's body was trembling with excitement. He was a shrewd man, and immediately began to make plans. If he could cling to Chen Jun, the big tree, and kidnap You Junda, Chen Jun's old company commander, then given General Chen's personality, he could definitely move up to the next level as Director of the Donghai Public Security Bureau. He'd been thinking about moving to the provincial department lately, so here was his chance. The key to this matter lay with Chen Jun. After all, Chen Jun and the Director General were old friends!

As for Old Fan, his eyes widened, completely immersing himself in Chen Jun's role. Old Fan had three hobbies: deceiving people, leading teams, and pursuing promotions. If Chen Jun hadn't sent him to the hacker base, he would have retired long ago. Therefore, he felt a mixture of envy and gratitude towards Chen Jun, with no trace of resentment at all.

"General Chen, during the time you were away from the hacker base, Zhan Ge was cursing every day. Where have you been hiding during this time? I couldn't see you at all. I didn't expect that when we met, you were... a general! Instructor Zhan Ge must have wanted to be angry when he saw you like this, but he didn't dare to be angry, hahaha..." Lao Fan said with a smile.

Chen Jun was stunned, remembering that he hadn't been back to the hacker base in ages. He'd left the base to Zhan Ge, letting them develop freely. It was natural for Zhan Ge to feel resentful. Ever since he became the Chief Scientific Engineer, he'd taken Yajie'er's Hacker Judgment Gate with him, as part of the security team, to give her a chance for advancement. And now, Yajie'er's rank had been raised to Colonel. It was as if anyone who followed Chen Jun would rise through the ranks like a rocket.

"There's nothing to be surprised about. This time, I asked you to come here at the same time because I need your help with something!" Chen Jun looked at the two of them and said seriously.

After hearing Chen Jun's words, Lao Wen and Chen Jun exchanged a glance. Lao Wen was the first to speak up. "General Chen, if you have any requests, just let us know. As long as it's within our capabilities, we'll do our best to help. Even if there's something we can't solve, we'll find a way to overcome it. I'm afraid if you don't contact us for a long time, you'll forget our friendship."

"General Chen, I, Old Fan, am your soldier. If you hadn't rescued me from Langya back then, I wouldn't be where I am today. Don't be polite and ask for help. Just give me the order. It's my honor to serve you." Fan Tianlei was not to be outdone. He first expressed his gratitude, and then made his attitude clear, vowing to follow Chen Jun until death.

Chen Jun's mouth twitched slightly. He hadn't felt anything special before, but now that he was in charge of the entire military research project, and listening to the words of these two "old hands," he truly sensed the immense power contained within. He thought, if he had their deceptive skills, perhaps he could easily extort 10 billion from Mr. Ye. These two were truly talented!

"Yes, I have always regarded you as comrades fighting side by side with me. I have encountered some difficulties this time, and I am afraid that only you can help me." Chen Jun looked at the two of them, his eyes full of expectation.

"You said..." Lao Fan and Lao Wen said in unison, their eyes revealing full enthusiasm.

"This is what I mean. My current identity is the national chief scientific engineer, responsible for leading all scientists in the research and development of high-kill weapons. But this research and development project is simply a bottomless pit of money. The funds given by the state were spent by me in a short time. So, I asked you to come here to ask if you can help me get some funds. This is a major matter related to the development of national scientific research..." Chen Jun sighed helplessly and told him the current predicament in detail.

After hearing this, Old Wen was stunned and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Fuck, you... you've become the National Chief Engineer?"

As for Lao Fan, he asked in surprise, "Were you responsible for developing those three missiles launched against America last time?"

Chen Jun nodded and said seriously, "This is a top secret file. You must not tell anyone about it. You are all military men, so you should know what this kind of thing means."

The two men immediately expressed their opinions solemnly and promised solemnly that they would not reveal the secret.

Chen Jun nodded slightly. He knew that while these two men might have acted shady, they still knew their limits when it came to matters involving state secrets. He then asked, "Tell me, do you have any good ideas for raising money?"

"Haha, I really can't help much with missile development, but as for the money..." Old Wen patted his chest and said confidently, "General Chen, if I could use your name as a general to take the lead and gather those wealthy entrepreneurs, and ask them to contribute money in the name of raising funds for the country, I think it would be absolutely no problem. I just don't know, with your status, is it convenient for you to come forward publicly?"

Old Fan nodded in agreement. "That's what I thought, too. You're a general now, and that's a huge influence. I also know a lot of wealthy businessmen. As long as you come forward, I don't think anyone would refuse a young general's request. Besides, this is a donation to the country, what an honor."

After saying this, the two looked at Chen Jun eagerly. After all, they knew that Chen Jun's identity was extremely special and could not be easily exposed. Everything depended on Chen Jun's decision...

"It's fine for me to show up. We're here to raise funds, so there's no point in me hiding. You guys can make the arrangements. Just tell me the time and place."

"it is good!"

"Very good……"

After hearing Chen Jun's words, Lao Wen and Lao Fan stood up at the same time. They both looked impatient. After all, with their personality traits, working for a general was really exciting.

So the two Tiankeng said goodbye to Chen Jun and went back to work immediately.

Here, Chen Jun returned to the laboratory. After thinking about it, he decided not to call Zhan Ge and wait until the missile mission was completed.

"When we return to the hacker base, we can apply to raise Zhan Ge's rank. With his qualifications, he should have no problem becoming a major general."

Chen Jun waited at the Longmai base for three days, and then received a call from Lao Wen, who told him to come directly to the Paradise Hotel, where there was a cocktail party and many wealthy businessmen were waiting for him to show up.

"Chief, you are going to attend a folk drinking party, and I must follow you."

Xu Yang, who was hiding in a dark corner, immediately came out. Since Chen Jun was attacked, he has done a lot of self-reflection. If Chen Jun had not spoken well of him, he would have left the guard regiment.

Now, hearing that Chen Jun was going to participate in a folk activity again, he was frightened and directly blocked his way.

Chen Jun looked at Yajie'er beside him and said, "How about this, this is a fundraising event. The news hasn't leaked out, and no one knows it's me. We can just let the Judgment Gate protect us secretly. You brought so many guards with you, and you're spreading rumors all over the place."

"No, I must follow you with my team. That is her job and has nothing to do with me. I am responsible to the headquarters and want to protect your safety." Xu Yang is a person who is difficult to convince and has a personality that cannot be bent.

"That's fine, but you must take your men and hide. Don't show up. Otherwise, it will appear that you are trying to cover up your true intentions."

In the end, Xu Yang had no choice but to agree.

Chen Jun himself did have money to make, so he didn't care about that. As long as he could produce the killer weapon, replenish the inventory, and keep up with the country's policies, the risk was worth it.

It is worth mentioning that this cocktail party was reported by Lao Fan and Lao Wen together. Lao Fan invited local authorities, bigwigs, and leaders, while Lao Wen invited wealthy businessmen. This was the first time that the two of them joined forces.

That night, Chen Jun went to the meeting alone.