Wasteland Development Diary.

Chapter 281 Mutated Offspring
Afeng used a wooden clip to take the black Y-shaped silkworm out of the box and put it into a separate glass jar.

He observed patiently through the glass.

The young insect breeder said, "Chairman, as long as the insects continue to reproduce, the next generation will have some changes, some of which may have longer or shorter tentacles, and some may be more heat-resistant or cold-resistant."

"The silkworm split seven times, which is equivalent to 7 reproductions. It is normal to give birth to a mutant offspring."

A Feng took out a tool kit, took out stainless steel tweezers and a long stick, and checked the three cavities of the Y-shaped silk-spinner. The silk-spinner first sucked the metal tool tightly, but soon spit it out, obviously not liking it.

“It’s also not very aggressive.”

"But I'll have to do some experiments and feedings to be sure."

So Zhou Yi asked him to take it back for research.

Seeing hundreds of silkworms being successfully cultivated through splitting, A Feng still had a happy smile on his face: "Chairman, there are so many insects. They can continuously spin out flying silk. We can build a lot of gliders!"

Zhou Yi was already thinking about another problem: "It's hard for you and Zhuama to take care of the glider and so many silk spinners. It's time to find some help for you."

"We have the dimensions and design drawings for manufacturing the glider frame, so it's not difficult to make. We also import a lot of high-quality wood from the Tree Monster Territory, which is enough to meet the raw material needs. The linen used for sails is also a common textile on the market and is easy to purchase."

"You and Zhuama will mainly be responsible for the production and processing of flying silk, as well as the test flight of the glider, with a focus on research and development and the development of core technologies."

"As for production and manufacturing, I will find someone specifically, and you will be the ones to provide technical guidance when the time comes."

"Do you have anyone suitable?"

A Feng thought for a moment and said, "Jacob, he is very capable. He knows about boats and cars, can draw, and can speak various languages. He knows a lot. I often asked him for help before. If he is willing, I hope he can come to us."

Zhou Yi called Qian Su.

The iron-headed girl readily let him go: "Jacob is the best bonefish trainer we have here, but the express delivery center is now undergoing a transformation, so it will have better development prospects if he goes there."

Boneman Jacob himself was also willing: "I don't have much experience in raising insects, but I will do my best to assist Afeng in raising the silkworms and collecting the flying silk."

Zhou Yi handed over the processing and manufacturing to Yuan Tong.

The largest number of the company's employees are soot workers, who have been managed and screened at the dam and can be directly recruited to make gliders.

Yuan Tong immediately said: "Chairman, I am willing to take on this responsibility. This is a great thing."

"The business of soot sand seems to be very profitable, but if we are blocked by the outside world like this time, we will be very passive. But if we have our own unique products and sell them independently, it will be completely different."

"I have experienced this in the past when I worked in shipyards. Some shipyards only do installation and maintenance, not design and manufacturing, and it is easy for them to suddenly have no business. Large shipyards all have their own shipbuilding workshops. Only by being able to build ships yourself can you master the most core technologies and experience."

"For example, building a keel may seem like just making a piece of wood that serves as the main axis to an outsider, but there is a lot of knowledge involved. Only large shipyards can build the keel of a medium or large ship."

"In-house manufacturing is not just about mastering production, but also about improving technology over a long period of time as experience improves. It is also helpful in finding new directions."

"Now, with Max's help, we have established a relatively complete dam work process system. It is easier and more stable to operate with a clear system than with manual operation."

"Please leave this matter to me. I will do a good job in manufacturing and processing for the company and make the Emerald City famous!"

Zhou Yi also said immediately: "Okay. From now on, the company will set up a manufacturing department. You will be the director, and the dam and soot collection will be under the jurisdiction of the manufacturing department."

"Later, you will find some workers to set up our production line, connect with Afeng's technology, and start manufacturing gliders. The salary within the department will refer to the standard of Guangqi workers and increase it to a certain extent."

"Yes, Chairman!"

After Yuan Tong was appointed, he immediately found 20 diligent young men and brought them to work with Afeng and the other two to learn the manufacturing technology of gliders there.

The process itself is not complicated.

First, the corresponding wooden parts are customized in batches from the carpenters in Shagang, and the canvas of customized size is purchased from the tailors. The core of the latter is to complete the weaving and installation of the flying wire. The workers assemble and debug the parts. As long as the test flight passes, a glider is qualified and usable.

Three days later, under the guidance of Afeng and Zhuama, the first glider built by the company's workers was assembled and Zhuama flew it to complete a round-trip gliding flight from Feicui City to Shagang City.

……

Zhou Yi has been keeping a close eye on the manufacturing progress of the glider.

Yuan Tong reported: "Chairman, we can currently build a glider in two days. If we increase the number of staff, we can build one glider in one day on average. However, because there are flying wire weaving and installation steps, as well as wind force testing and flight safety tests, building one glider in two days can ensure better quality."

"Next, I will ask Zhuama to help train pilots so that more people can master simple flying techniques. It is not difficult for ordinary people to operate it. They can master it after a period of targeted practice."

"It's just that in a short period of time, the number of gliders we produced was insufficient, only enough for our internal use."

He gave a very pragmatic judgment: "Chairman, I request that we not sell it to the public yet. Let's do some long-term, long-distance test flights for a while to ensure that there are no safety defects and flight hazards."

"A flying machine is just like a ship. If an accident occurs, it will inevitably cause casualties. Although from a mechanical point of view, as long as it is operated normally, with the safety rope and safety belt doubly fixed, it can also remain suspended by the power of the flying thread... However, when an accident occurs, neither the vehicle nor the people can be considered normal."

Zhou Yi said, "Just do as you think." The production volume cannot be increased in a short period of time. One aircraft is produced every two days, which means a maximum of 1 aircraft can be produced per month, which are not enough to sell.

First meet internal supply, and then talk about it after production capacity is increased.

Zhou Yi decided to give the glider an official name.

Conventionally, the inventor has the right to name the invention.

However, Afeng and Zhuama both think that the name "glider" is already very good.

Eventually this hang glider was named the Emerald City Glider, continuing the Emerald City brand.

Zhou Yi himself also participated in the glider test flight.

Flying was easier than he had imagined. He could turn the glider by simply rotating the left and right rudders. It was very comfortable to soar in the sky on a summer evening.

But after two hours of flying, he discovered a series of problems.

"The cushion is too hard on my butt. I need to change it to a thicker, softer one."

"It's tiring to have your feet dangling in the air, so it's best to have a stable stand or pedal underneath to step on."

"Then there are strong winds during flight, which can easily cause blindness and noise in the ears, so we have to make corresponding helmets or masks, and then make matching goggles and gloves."

"And build a small table to put the water bottle and food on, so that we can persist in long-distance flights."

Afeng and Zhuama were listening on the side.

The Skeleton Jacob recorded them one by one on paper with charcoal.

"That's pretty much it."

Zhou Yi smiled and said, "Maybe my request is a bit too much, but this glider is first and foremost for our own use. It must not only be safe, but also comfortable."

Zhuama looked confused: "Chairman, you make it sound like you've ridden in a similar vehicle before..."

Zhou Yi suddenly thought of it.

I have tried something similar before, but it was a cable car.

Next, the glider began a series of optimization and transformation. Its shape also changed, and matching goggles and gloves were also produced one by one.

Gradually, the shadows of gliders began to appear frequently in the sky above Emerald City.

At first, the residents were all surprised and curious, but soon they got used to it.

In their words.

"Nothing the company does is surprising. The aliens that used to be landlubbers can now fly, so why can't humans do the same?"

……

Just as Zhou Yi was paying close attention to the glider, A Feng found him holding a glass jar.

"Chairman, I know what this mutant silkworm is all about."

He pointed at the creature in the glass and said, "Originally I thought it should be able to produce twice as much silk because it has two excretory cavities. After testing, I found out that it is not actually a place to spin silk, but two mouths. Its appetite is twice that of an ordinary silk spinner. It needs to eat twice as much before it will spin silk."

"The silk it spits out is also different from ordinary silk."

Zhou Yi saw that there was a strange black thread in the glass jar, and the end of the thread was connected to the cavity of the silk-spinner.

Black silk can also be suspended, and apart from the difference in color, there is nothing special about it.

"Look at this."

A Feng took out a small glass bottle from his pocket with a wooden cork at the mouth of the bottle.

He opened his hands slightly and the glass bottle flew up lightly.

Zhou Yi looked at it carefully.

There was a gray mist in the glass bottle, circulating slowly inside.

A Feng said solemnly: "The ashes inside are the silk it spits out. If this kind of black flying silk is cut off from the spinner, it will turn into a mist-like air form!"

(End of this chapter)