Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 422 Guidance Work?

On the first floor of the research institute, beneath the canopy decorated like a sacred mountain tree, the hanging red ribbons seemed to bring down the atmosphere of the new era.

Teacher, your body

Mr. Qian said easily, "I had a minor surgery and have fully recovered now."

As he spoke, he kicked his lower leg forward. Although it was far less agile and powerful than that of a young man, it was still a world of difference from before.

Zhai Da knew very well that his teacher's long-term bed rest was due to femoral head necrosis. Although medical advancements had led to artificial hip replacement surgery, this procedure was by no means a "minor surgery."

Even for young people, it's not an easy choice.

Even though the teacher has the "five generations of longevity lock," he is still an old man, at most the difference between 90 and 60 years old.

Perhaps some other surgeries would be needed to address related issues, including muscle rehabilitation training, to achieve the current level.

The teacher's wife, who was standing to the side, hesitated to speak, but in the end, she didn't say anything more.

Just as Zhai Da thought, it was not easy for Qian Lao to appear here in a wheelchair in a "relatively healthy" state. It required a lot of courage and luck, and he also suffered a lot.

It was understandable that the teacher's wife was worried and afraid.

This surgery set a new medical record for age.

But Qian's decision is not hard to understand and cannot be refuted.

Old Qian glossed over his experiences during this period, simply saying, "I've been bedridden for decades. Now that all my health indicators have improved, what's the point of continuing to lie down for the remaining years I've been given?"

"Looking back now, I was actually quite lucky."

Zhai Da, who was slow to realize the truth, could only congratulate his teacher. The experts at the General Hospital of the Army must have done their research; otherwise, who would dare to perform this surgery?
No wonder the teacher's contact with me was intermittent over the past month; she probably didn't want me to worry unnecessarily.
Looking at the results alone, this is undoubtedly pure good news.

That place, ostensibly a bedroom but actually a hospital room, could no longer imprison this pinnacle of human intelligence.

Zhai Da squatted down and said, "Then this time..."

The teacher said gently, "Firstly, I came to see you and your research institute. Secondly, your wife hasn't left Beijing for decades because she's taken care of me. I'm accompanying her to relax. We plan to go to several places, and this is the first stop."

"You were planning a surprise visit here, but there's nobody on the first floor except the door is open. Did they close for the day?"

With a series of unexpected events, Zhai Da really didn't have time to think about this problem:
"Uh, I guess they're all upstairs? It's New Year's Eve, and we're having an event. Teacher, shall I take you upstairs to have a look?"

"Of course, I'm very curious about your place."

Zhai Da took over Qian Lei's job and slowly pushed the teacher's wheelchair forward.

"How far have you recovered?"

The teacher joked, "It's no problem to sit in a wheelchair for as long as you want. If you're really pushed, you can stand up and take a couple of shaky steps, but that looks terrible and it's a hassle for others."

"It's already very good, it's already very good."

Before leaving, the teacher glanced back and commented, "This tree is nice; it's very pleasing to the eye and well-designed."

A few meters away, Lu Tao, following closely behind, felt a sudden rush of blood to his hippocampus.
I got praised!

But then a problem occurred to me: Wait a minute! Oh no! I didn't design accessible pathways!! There's no elevator!!
The blood changed direction and flowed downwards.

However, this was a minor matter and there was no need to carry or support Mr. Qian in such a disheveled manner. Zhai Da and the bodyguard Xiao Liu, one on each side, steadily lifted the wheelchair.

To ensure stability, Zhai Da secretly used some telekinesis to support the bottom.

After going upstairs, there was a faint light coming from the glass curtain door, but it was very quiet. Zhai Da didn't think much of it and swiped the access card to open the door.

As for the year-end check-in activity that Ge Qiaoqiao just suggested, no one cares anymore.

After all, the initiator was so nervous that he was moving his hands and feet in unison.

The group walked inside, and Zhai Da was about to introduce the teacher, but he hadn't even finished saying the word "old" in his name.

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Several muffled thuds followed, and countless ribbons were shot out, then fell like rain.

Many people suddenly appeared from both the left and right sides:

"Happy New Year, boss!" "Oh, oh, oh!"

"Oh"

The employees, who had been lying in wait for a surprise opening, gradually fell silent as they shouted.

Zhai Da silently cleaned the colorful ribbons that were hanging all over the teacher's forehead.

Several Pi members silently covered their faces.

The guard, Xiao Liu, silently took his hand out of his pocket again.

Only the teacher himself was happy: "This is great. This is so lively."

"Yes, this is the Mechanical Core Research Institute. They are all members of the institute."

Looking at the group of people who seemed to be being choked, Zhai Da calmly introduced, "This is my teacher."

He didn't need to specifically mention the teacher's name; that face had been in many people's classrooms and printed in textbooks. After a few mental scans and considering the current atmosphere, he could pretty much guess who it was.

Then my heart pounded wildly.

Zhai Da looked at the research institute, which was full of atmosphere but rather dimly lit, with scattered lights creating a night market-like ambiance, and said, "Let's turn on the lights first, and I'll show the teacher around."

Old Qian shook his head: "No need, is it really that special? I'm not leaving tomorrow, I'll have plenty of opportunities to see what I usually look like."

Zhai Da thought for a moment and said to the others, "Everyone, let's proceed with the original plan. There are still several hours until New Year's Eve, so the plan remains unchanged tonight."

Then, pushing the teacher, they wandered around the research institute.

The numerous elevation changes made it unsuitable for wheelchair access, but Zhai Da was strong enough that with a helping hand, he was lifted up and then supported by telekinesis upon landing, ensuring a stable landing.

The "Hongtu OS" project team occupies most of the area, the most unique "Root Pool" in the center, the "Silicon Carbide Project Team" with several prototypes, and the indoor second-floor rooftop with excellent views.

At each important location, Zhai Da would have someone explain it to him. Hongtu OS was naturally given to Cheng Mo, while silicon carbide was given to Sun Ting.

Leave the opportunity to others to shine, while you stand firmly behind your teacher, helping them overcome all obstacles.

As the motor emitted a whirring sound reminiscent of a science fiction movie, Mr. Qian nodded slightly: "Indeed, it's very well done, with a high degree of completion. When do you plan to start mass production?"

Zhai Da counted on his fingers: "I'll go back to Dongyang during the winter break and start arranging the investment and factory construction. I plan to temporarily separate the factory construction from the research institute headquarters. If the factory can be built ahead of schedule, we'll start production first. It's okay if the headquarters is a little slower; we can still use this place."

"You've made up your mind? To go to a less developed place? To invest in something that has zero local foundation?"

Zhai Da smiled and said, "Although this analogy is inappropriate, weren't you the same way back then?"

"Moreover, times are changing, and strong transportation infrastructure has shortened the distance between different places. Dongyang is not that bad."

Remembering the area-of-effect bonus from Lao Yu, Zhai Da said, "I'll have the designer reserve a place for you at headquarters for recuperation. You can come and guide us young people in our work then."

Old Qian looked at the young people beside him. Although they hadn't taken the exam yet, he had heard about them before. Each of these children had remarkable talent.

Having just been able to leave the ward, many things were still undecided. However, Zhai Da still had concerns about this place. Old Qian did not refuse and said with a smile, "Okay, there's no need for any recuperation. Why spend so much money? Just have my desk. I'll come to visit often."

"It's free! It's free!"

When it comes to comforting the elderly, Zhai Da always has a knack for it.

Visiting often might not be enough; ideally, the teacher could settle down in the old Yu area. What's wrong with spending a little money?
After a year of development, Lao Yu's panel has seen significant improvement.

"The effect of hanging upside down: slightly increases luck within range, increases vitality by 18.8% and immunity by 7.4% within range. Slightly increases the probability that the 'thoughts' of intelligent beings within range are transformed into positive mental states, including but not limited to: inspiration, happiness, satisfaction, and stability."

In addition, the park-like ecological environment inside the circular building makes it an ideal place for retirement, and it also allows teachers to offer guidance when they are interested.

While the medical resources in northern Beijing are good, other aspects make it unsuitable for retirement.

Zhai Da glanced back, and Lu Tao, receiving Zhai Da's look, understood immediately.

Go back and revise the plan!

He absolutely had to put in his utmost effort to design this sanatorium!
(I don't know if everyone has a concept of a circular headquarters, so I'll just show you a concept image ↓)

(AI drawing is still too rudimentary. The difference is that the first phase of the research institute will be much smaller, and there will be a second and third phase extending outwards.)
(End of this chapter)