Chapter 318

As for the 3.5% annual pension increase, the base is already small, and it may not be able to keep up with inflation.

If the service period exceeds 20 years, there is only an annual pension of 9,100 US dollars.

This amount of money is not bad for a person in his twenties or thirties.

But for Jim, who is over 40 and has three children, the quality of life has plummeted.

Still can't continue to live in the assigned house, enjoy free medical care, free education, this gap is really big.

So, when Kenny found him, Jim agreed to his terms without thinking much.

"Which city do you want to work in?"

Jim looked at Li Changheng in surprise. What does this mean, the young man in front of him has a business all over the United States?

"As long as it's not in Houston," Jim added after a few seconds of thought, "I have three kids.

Therefore, it is best to be a medium-sized or above city with good public security. "

Li Changheng smiled and said, "Richmond?"

Before Jim could answer, Dylan Robin, who had been silent all this time, said in surprise.

"Henry, I think it's definitely a great idea for Norville to join the Panda Restaurant."

Li Changheng ignored Dylan, but asked the puzzled Jim with a smile, "If you have no confidence in the middle management of a company.

You can work as an inspector at Xian Panda Restaurant, mainly responsible for randomly inspecting restaurant hygiene, staff service attitude, etc.

It's not a heavy job, and I actually want you to be the captain of my private jet. "

"private plane?"

Jim looked at Li Changheng in shock, "What type of plane?"

"707-320," Li Changheng asked after thinking about it, "Have the other two astronauts who returned to Earth with you found a job?"

Jim thought for a while, "I'm sure Jack and Fred would be interested in a high-paying job.

However, the two of them are different from me.

Without family scruples, I can't guarantee that they will be as ready to retire as I am. "

Speaking of this, Jim added with some regret, "Besides, the two of them would definitely rather serve another three years, and wait until they have served for 20 years before considering looking for a new job."

Li Changheng nodded understandingly. After 20 years of military service, if he retires, he will only get his pension according to early retirement.

Instead of being like Jim, 0.7 has to be multiplied by 0.4, that is, only 0.28 pension.

"Then what if I just hire them to be my advisors and form an advisory group with you?"

Speaking of this, Li Changheng added, "When you were my consultants, your monthly salary was 5,000 US dollars.

If I can successfully board Apollo 14, then each of you will have a bonus of twice your monthly salary. "

"You, are you serious, really?"

The corners of Jim's mouth twitched in excitement.

A basic salary of 5,000, and the best result is that everyone's monthly salary is 15,000 US dollars.

Counting NASA, that is, the space agency's plan, Apollo 14 will be launched from the Kennedy Base in Florida in January 1971.

It is now August 23rd.

From September to January is five months, and each person can get 75,000 US dollars, which is equivalent to everyone's salary for 5.5 years.

With this money, the three of them can move from Houston to other cities, away from those sympathetic and regretful eyes.

"I need to call, BOSS."

Li Changheng smiled at the corner of his mouth, nodded to Lieutenant Colonel Scott, and then watched Jim leave briskly.

Then he said to Admiral Kenny Robin, "General, what price do I have to pay to directly obtain the guarantee to board the Apollo 14 spacecraft if I pass any of the assessments?"

Kenny frowned and shook his head, "Henry, I want to say that I can do it, but the fact is that no one can give you such a guarantee.

I can only say that if you pay, your chances of winning will be greater than others.

And you won't be treated with prejudice by management and testers just because you're the seventh astronaut in training. "

Li Changheng sighed helplessly.

Some things really cannot be changed by money.

However, if you don't spend money, you will definitely be targeted. After all, no one likes people who jump in line.

He lowered his head and whispered in Kenny's ear, "In the locker at the Richmond bus station, there will be a one million dollar bag.

When it is used up, give me a satisfactory answer, and a second bag will appear.

Then, as long as I can get on the ship.

I'm sure you and Dylan would love to be the general agent for Panda Restaurant, a big city in Virginia, right? "

Kenny smiled, this is safer and longer-lasting than taking cash directly, and only ten restaurants are needed, and the income in two or three years will not be less than one million dollars.

"Any city with at least ten restaurants outside of Virginia Naval Base and Family Area?"

Li Changheng smiled and nodded, "If I were you, I would choose Richmond."

Kenny nodded after thinking about it for a dozen seconds.

The naval base has a population of nearly 200,000, and already supports eleven panda restaurants.

With a population of over 260,000 in Richmond, there is no problem opening ten stores.

Even, if the store is selected well, fifteen stores will be fine.

Moreover, the semi-finished food processing factory is in the city of Richmond.

It is more convenient, and it is still a mature market, so there is no need to worry about various problems in opening up new markets.

"Leave it to me."

Kenny said seriously, "I believe in those pilots and test pilots who belong to the National Guard, Air Force and various aircraft test flight bases.

In the next few months, we will face various routine flight missions. "

After finishing speaking, Kenny said with a smile, "Henry, you'd better be strict with yourself in the past few months, and use the most perfect state to meet various physical and psychological tests."

Li Changheng immediately laughed when he heard this.

Routine missions can use ace pilots, or for various reasons such as safety, require the ace of the aces to fly.

And test pilot is probably the most dangerous, stressful and risky profession in the world than astronauts.

The astronauts who were under a lot of pressure because of the failure of Apollo 13 would be tortured by work.

People with a strong heart will definitely be able to adjust, but there are also people who will have a greater psychological burden and experience various exhaustion and depression.

"Perhaps we can provide pilots at various bases with some money to relax with parties, alcohol, and girls?"

"Henry, I like the idea of ​​you."

Kenny laughed and patted his arm, "Don't worry, we know what the people below need.

I also know what illegal things they often do secretly without telling the truth. "

Li Changheng smiled and waved to Dao Feng, and whispered in his ear about leaving the money in the locker at the Richmond bus station.

Then look at Kenny.

Kenny thought for a few seconds, looked at his son Dylan, and Scott who was coming back with Jim.

In the end, he chose not to involve Dylan in any violations.

"Have your people tell Scott which locker will do."