Wasteland Development Diary.

Chapter 321: First experience with prosthetic limbs

While Zhou Yi and Zheng Tao were still thinking of new copywriting, various customers had already crowded into Shagang, wanting to purchase large quantities of Dead Sea Fruit.

Miedinggong immediately sent a message: "How dare you sell something like this? I'm a little suspicious of your mental state..."

"Since you want to sell them, sell the first batch to me. You name the price!! I want them all!"

Zhou Yi: "Calm down, listen to me..."

Qin Xie also quickly called him through the column communicator: "Are there any Dead Sea fruits in stock? Leave some for me. I have a nephew who is very weak and cannot undergo strengthening surgery. If there are Dead Sea fruits, he can at least live many more years..."

"This is not what the outside world thinks..."

Several sea lords from the Development Alliance also came one after another to get some benefits.

Zhou Yi explained so much that it was numbing.

He asked Zheng Tao to issue a formal announcement immediately.

The announcement informed the outside customers that the Dead Sea Fruit itself was not a magical item that could turn one into a strengthened person after eating it. A small number of mutant fruits would be born, which could temporarily activate some organs in the body, entering a strengthened state, and would soon return to normal.

He emphasized that everyone should not spread or believe rumors, consume rationally, use with caution, and not become addicted or dependent.

This announcement cooled things down a bit in the short term.

However, not long after, a large number of outsiders came to Shagang to buy Dead Sea fruits, and there were even more people.

Zhou Yi was a little confused and asked Zheng Tao what was going on.

"Those who came before were representatives of powerful organizations, such as the Kingdom of Heaven, the Governor, and various knight orders... When they take action, ordinary groups and members know that they have no chance or capital to compete with them, so basically no one comes."

"Now people are returning to rationality, and small and medium-sized groups and businessmen are coming over."

Zheng Tao said: "I have talked to some of them, and their goals are different."

"In addition to reselling, some people want to replicate the Dead Sea Fruit, or make something similar. Currently, Hongshun is in charge of the review, but our current Dead Sea Fruit production is not enough for large-scale export."

It is impossible to replicate and plant the Pan tree.

Because it takes another 50 years for this kind of tree to produce seeds.

Zhou Yi felt relieved.

"Then I'll leave it to you."

……

evening.

Maria Hospital.

Zhou Yi moved his new right arm.

This prosthesis is made of lighter aluminum alloy, and each finger and knuckle is polished evenly and smoothly. It has springs and original joint motors inside, and is equipped with optically printed "body control".

Using prosthetic limbs is different from using flesh and blood. It is less sensitive and there is no pain or keen sense of touch.

This reminded Zhou Yi of the time when he would sometimes sleep with his hands under his head, and the feeling of his arms becoming numb from being pressed. Now he had to maintain this posture for a long time.

In fact, it is possible to activate the sense of pain and touch, but it requires more complex surgical modifications, and the higher the precision, the more fragile the prosthesis itself.

Zhou Yi feels that things are good now.

The five fingers maintain a certain degree of flexibility, are wear-resistant, and have a suitable weight, meeting all basic arm functions.

Da Vinci reminded him, "Chairman, this pair of 'dextrous hands' needs to be charged once a month for normal daily use. Just remove the arm and place it on the charging table. When the energy pack inside is used up, the light will go out and you can replace it."

The charging station looks like a long box, into which the light-printed prosthesis can be placed and stuck into the groove inside.

"Because prosthetic limbs are exposed to the air for a long time, they will absorb certain germs and droplets. Please do not use them to directly touch the mouth, nose, eyes and other fragile organs to avoid infection and abrasions."

"It can work in water and high temperature environments. But it is not a professional combat tool. In high pressure and high energy environments, the sensitive components inside will deform and be damaged. If you need to use it in some special environment, please come over and I will replace it with a matching high-strength prosthesis for you."

Zhou Yi looked at his metal arm and slowly moved his five fingers.

It may look intimidating, but it's actually useless.

It cannot go to high-pressure fields, death ray bursts and rapids rushing areas. It is truly just an auxiliary device.

The strength is far inferior to my original arm.

He looked at Da Vinci next to him: "Do prosthetic limbs have so many things to pay attention to?"

"Yes, Chairman."

The electromechanical doctor said: "The prosthesis itself is used to make up for the missing limbs. It is a limb replacement made according to the patient's needs."

"If you pursue pure strength, then the body will be heavier, the energy consumption will be higher, and the physiological burden on the holder will be heavy. Over time, it may also cause some associated pathological reactions."

"If you want it to be light and sensitive, then you have to have more sensors, and the outer shell will be made of light material, which makes it less resistant to impact and compression and more susceptible to damage."

“It’s hard to be strong and agile at the same time.”

Zhou Yi said: "Doesn't Qian Su have two prosthetic limbs? I remember one of her hands is a "veteran steel arm", which is a high-strength prosthetic limb for combat? The other hand is for daily use, very light... Hey, I remember it was called "dexterous hand." "

"Yes."

Da Vinci said, "It's the same model as your right arm. But yours is the second generation, and her prosthesis is the older first generation. During this year's physical examination, I advised her to upgrade it because her original prosthesis was very worn out, but Miss Qian Gu refused."

This is a strange thing.

Logically speaking, the company's medical insurance is fully reimbursed, so Qiansu has no need to use the damaged old model.

After Zhou Yi left the hospital, he went all the way to the express delivery center.

The market here is no longer as hot as it was last year, but it is gradually recovering and you can still see the Bone Fish couriers busy moving goods.

Compared with the previous crazy situation of excessive supply and demand, the current steady development makes Zhou Yi feel more at ease.

However, Qian Su, the person in charge, was not seen in the office.

A staff member said: "Chairman, the director should be in the car."

The car refers to Qiansu's partner, the mechanical and electrical life "mission".

Not far away, there was a large silver and black truck parked.

Zhou Yi went over and found that Qian Su was sitting on a chair with both feet on it, a lunch box on his knees, and was eating with a fork.

"Chairman, you are here."

She hurriedly lowered her legs and put her feet into her shoes.

But it doesn’t matter, because her legs are also metal prostheses.

Zhou Yi opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.

"What are you eating?"

"Fried fish, noodles with scallion oil, radish, and dried sweet potatoes." The iron-headed girl showed her lunch box: "Would you like to eat something? I also have some snacks."

"Have some."

Zhou Yi also took a fork from her and shared the food with her.

His greatest achievement was that he completely changed the diet of the company's employees, allowing everyone to eat decent meals. Now the employees hardly eat mushrooms.

In the words of the locals: "We have been eating mushrooms since we were young, but we are tired of them now. Who would still eat mushrooms when there are delicious foods?"

"Chairman, did you change your arm? Huh."

Qiansu said happily, "We are the same type, both right-handed, what a coincidence."

She pulled off the black arm cuff on her right hand, and the metal structure inside was similar to Zhou Yi's right hand.

Zhou Yi said casually: "I don't want it to be so coincidental. If possible, it would be better for us to use the original arms. The prosthetic limbs can't even scratch the face or rub the nose. It's quite troublesome."

"It's okay. There is a way. I have experience in this area."

Qian Su took out a pair of rubber gloves from the small box in the car and carefully put them on Zhou Yi's right hand: "Look, now you can touch your nose and rub your ears. It feels good."

Zhou Yi tried it and it turned out to be quite good.

The rubber gloves are very well made, soft and thin.

"major."

Zhou Yi gave a thumbs up: "Then I'll take this."

"Yeah, there's more."

Qiansu took out small things from the box one by one.

"This is a hard-bristled brush. If your fingers feel a little rough, use this brush to brush them. There may be sand or debris stuck in it."

"Long gloves can cover the entire arm and be tied with belts at both ends to stabilize it, not attract attention, and also keep out dust."

"And this, a rubber stress ball. Playing with it can help you get used to the strength and flexibility of your prosthetic fingers faster, and it's also a good toy for relieving stress."

"Chewing gum... er, you don't need this. It's a snack I eat for fun."

"There is also a finger-snapping stick, which is used to test the flexibility of fingers. You can play the brain-smashing game, right? Just flick it like that. It's like a tumbler, and it can be considered a small toy."

"..."

She gave the whole box to Zhou Yi: "Chairman, please take them all. They are all good things I carefully selected."

Zhou Yi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Thank you."

Then he got down to business.

"Why don't you change the arm? It's not that I don't like the new model, it's just that I've been using this one for several years and I'm used to it."

Qian Gu stretched out the five metal fingers of his right hand.

She raised her index finger and took off the outer cap, revealing a screwdriver inside.

There is a small drill bit in the middle finger.

There is a small tweezer on the ring finger.

There is actually a black hole like the muzzle of a gun in the little finger.

"What is that thumb?" Zhou Yi asked curiously.

"Well, do you want to see this?"

"think."

Qiansu raised his thumb and made a thumbs-up gesture, then his thumb popped open and fire spurted out.

“It’s actually a lighter.”

“…It’s really unique.”

"I have modified this hand and it is very suitable for my current usage. It has only been used for four years. The lifespan of a prosthesis is usually 5-10 years. It can still be used."

She put the caps back on her fingers one by one: "The company is in a difficult time now, so we need to save as much as we can."

Zhou Yi felt a little touched when he heard this.

"Chairman, there is something I need to report to you."

"You said."

Qian Su preached: "Recently, a serious accident occurred in the Kingdom of Heaven. A batch of military prosthetic limbs had a large-scale failure, resulting in the death of three soldiers and the injury of more than 3 soldiers."

"The craftsmen's association that manufactured the body has been implicated, and the Kingdom of Heaven has conducted a thorough investigation of the relevant craftsmen. The impact is very large... I want to ask the two grandfathers who made my prosthesis to come over. They can't take care of me over there anymore."

Zhou Yi frowned: "Why haven't I heard of this?"

"The news has been blocked. I just got the news from my grandfather yesterday. They have all been arrested and imprisoned. If they can't get out, they will definitely die in there."

Qian Su said seriously: "I want to save them."

Zhou Yi was shocked: "Are you going to break into the prison and escape?"

"How is that possible... It's just spending money, spending money."

The iron-headed girl made a gesture of rubbing her fingers together.

"As long as you pay, you can redeem them. Two elderly people were also implicated. I have some savings, so I should be able to do it if I go over and make some arrangements."

"I want to take a leave of absence, go over and redeem them, and take them in to support my family. They are registered craftsmen, have a lot of experience in manufacturing, and can help the company."

Zhou Yi said: "Of course no problem. If they are willing to join the company, I will pay for the redemption."

"that would be great."

Qian Su turned worry into joy and made a scissors gesture with both hands: "Thank you, Chairman. The Chairman is very generous!"

But she suddenly said, "Speaking of which, there is another thing recently."

"Something's wrong with Nig, have you noticed?"

"what happened?"

"A lot of women are hanging around Panshu."

Qiansu's eyes became sharp: "They are trying to seduce him in various ways. Their purpose is not simple. Nige seems to have fallen into a honey trap."

Zhou Yi immediately became alert: "Tell me in detail."

"Is such that……"

(End of this chapter)