Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

Chen Meiju's voice was filled with joy: "The chickens that recovered from their illness are all fine now, lively and energetic, which is a joy to see. I really have to thank you this time; I don't know what I would have done without you."

Chen Dong quickly said, "Second Aunt, please don't say that. You've managed the chicken farm so well; you're the one who's worked the hardest. If you encounter any problems in the future, don't bear them alone; be sure to tell me."

The two chatted for a few more minutes about everyday things, such as household matters and the recent situation of the neighbors, before Chen Meiju hung up the phone.

Chu Mengran put down her book, stood up and walked to Chen Dong's side, her eyes full of curiosity: "Dongzi, what is your second aunt talking about that has been taking so long?"

Chen Dong recounted the chicken plague outbreak at the chicken farm and Chen Meiju's response to it in detail to Chu Mengran.

After listening, Chu Mengran couldn't help but sigh, "Your second aunt really had a tough time. Luckily, she's alright in the end. You're quite farsighted, sending your second aunt to training in advance and even instructing her to give gifts to her mentor."

Chen Dong smiled, then his expression turned serious: "I also thought it was always good to learn more, and sometimes interpersonal relationships can really play a crucial role."

This chicken plague outbreak has also served as a reminder that many industries need more advanced technologies to address various problems. For example, chicken farms, with better equipment, might be better able to prevent and respond to diseases.

Chu Mengran nodded, her eyes showing agreement: "Yes, you're right. So, what are your thoughts?"

Chen Dong paced thoughtfully around the room, saying as he walked, "I was thinking, our school has advanced laboratory equipment, could we make use of it to develop some practical technologies or equipment for agriculture and animal husbandry?"

For example, automated feeding systems can not only improve breeding efficiency but also reduce human contact and lower the risk of disease transmission.

Chu Mengran's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "That's a great idea! So, what are you planning to do with it?"

Chen Dong stopped in his tracks, his gaze resolute: "I need to find someone to collaborate with first; it's too difficult for one person to complete this project alone. I'd like to ask a senior from the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department for help; he's very accomplished in mechanical design."

The next day, the sun was shining brightly, and Chen Dong arrived at the teaching building of the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering early.

The teaching building is a bit old, with mottled traces of time covering the walls, but the sounds of various machines operating and students discussing in the laboratories are full of vitality.

Chen Dong was asking around the hallway about his senior, Zhao Yu. He stopped a student who was hurrying past with books in his arms and asked, "Excuse me, do you know where senior Zhao Yu is?"

The student thought for a moment and pointed to a laboratory at the end of the corridor: "He seems to be in that laboratory over there."

Following the instructions, Chen Dong arrived at the laboratory.

Pushing open the door, one sees the room filled with various mechanical parts, tools, and blueprints. Zhao Yu is standing in front of a workbench, intently fiddling with a mechanical model.

"Hello, senior!" Chen Dong greeted politely, his voice echoing in the laboratory.

Zhao Yu looked up, saw Chen Dong, and was slightly taken aback: "Hello, classmate, what can I do for you?"

Chen Dong stepped forward with a sincere smile on his face: "Senior, I'm Chen Dong, from the Computer Science Department. I've heard that you're particularly skilled in mechanical design, so I'd like to ask you for help."

Zhao Yu smiled and put down the tools in his hand: "You flatter me. What do you need my help with?"

Chen Dong cleared his throat and explained to Zhao Yu in detail his idea of ​​developing a prototype of an automatic feeding system, from the importance of the automatic feeding system to the farm to the basic functions and general architecture he envisioned.

After listening, Zhao Yu stroked his chin with interest: "This idea is quite novel, but developing such a system is not easy. It involves many aspects such as mechanical design, electronic control, and programming."

Chen Dong quickly said, "Senior, I know it will be difficult, which is why I came to you. I have some basic knowledge of programming, and you have extensive experience in mechanical design. If we work together, we will definitely be able to complete this project successfully."

Moreover, we can make use of the school's laboratory resources, which can solve many problems easily.

"Look, those advanced instruments and equipment in the school's labs help us with precise testing and debugging."

Zhao Yu frowned and thought for a while: "This project is indeed meaningful, but we still need to consider cost and practicality. We can't design something flashy but impractical; it has to be truly usable on the farm. Farm owners all value practical benefits."

Chen Dong nodded and said earnestly, "Senior, you're right. I've also looked into the situation of some farms before, and they are very sensitive to costs. We can start by simplifying the design and selecting cost-effective materials to ensure that this automatic feeding system is both practical and economical."

As you can see, we can choose a relatively inexpensive but sturdy and durable steel to make the robotic arm, which can ensure quality while controlling costs.

Moreover, if we can successfully develop this technology, it will be a great learning experience for us, and we might even be able to expand it to more farms, creating greater value. It will also be a valuable experience when we look for jobs later.

Zhao Yu was impressed by Chen Dong's enthusiasm and dedication. He extended his hand and said, "Okay, Chen Dong, I'll cooperate with you. Let's work together to build this prototype of the automatic feeding system."

Chen Dong excitedly grasped Zhao Yu's hand and shook it vigorously: "That's great, senior! With you joining us, I have even more confidence in this project."

In the days that followed, Chen Dong and Zhao Yu became busy.

They would spend entire days together in the library researching materials, sitting in a corner piled high with books and documents, sometimes discussing in hushed tones, sometimes writing furiously.

Back in the lab, they discussed the design scheme repeatedly, referring to the blueprints.

Zhao Yu was in charge of the mechanical design. Holding a pencil, he carefully calculated the dimensions on the drawing, his brow furrowed, repeatedly checking every piece of data: "If the length of this robotic arm is increased by two centimeters, the range of motion may be wider, but will it affect the overall stability?"

Chen Dong then offered his opinion: "Senior, why don't we do a simulation test and see the effect under different lengths?"

Chen Dong focused on electronic control and programming. He sat in front of the slightly old computer, the screen emitting a faint blue light that reflected his focused face.

He typed out lines of code, his eyes glued to the screen, not missing a single detail.

The code flashed on the screen, and fingers danced rapidly across the keyboard.