This man was none other than Li Yong, the engineer of the Black Wolf team. He noticed Jing Mingqiu's keen interest in the large transport drone and had approached him to introduce its specifications. Upon inadvertently overhearing Jing Mingqiu's mutterings, he was profoundly shaken and stood frozen on the spot.
It was known that all professional-grade drones used in competitions were specially modified by the team's engineers, with performance significantly different from their factory settings.
Jing Mingqiu had merely glanced at it a few times, without using any tools, and not only accurately measured the drone's length but also calculated all its core data, such as engine power.
This colossal drone had been personally modified by Li Yong. He could swear on his life that no one, other than himself, knew its specific data.
This left only one possibility: Jing Mingqiu possessed not only a measuring gaze but could also infer the drone's performance by directly analyzing the ratio of its parts.
From a small sample, one could infer the whole; this was not something that could be described as merely genius, it was utterly monstrous!
With such ability, becoming a top master was merely a matter of time for Jing Mingqiu.
Initially, due to his age, Li Yong had some doubts about Jing Mingqiu's technical skills, but now all those doubts had vanished, and he was completely convinced!
Meanwhile, Jing Mingqiu had finished reviewing the more than thirty schemes prepared by the system. Combining them with the equipment and parts he could currently utilize, he selected the two most suitable ones and turned to look at Li Yong.
"This drone has good performance. I have two modification plans here. One can improve load capacity and stability, while the other can improve speed and maneuverability. You guys discuss it and decide which one you want."
Li Yong responded without hesitation, "Choose the second one, improving speed and maneuverability. Drones need this the most."
Before Jing Mingqiu could reply, Chen Yuanshan, having heard the commotion, ran over. "I choose the first one. Next week, the Zhongshan Province Professional Drone Competition has a weighted flight event, and the more load it carries, the higher the score."
"No," Li Yong retorted loudly, trying to persuade him earnestly, "Coach Chen, load capacity is important, but speed and maneuverability are more important."
"Even in weighted flight, speed is the primary factor. Even if you carry a mountain, if the speed is too slow, you won't get a high score."
Coach Chen shot back undeterred, "Speed alone without load capacity is also not good..."
After arguing for a long time, neither could convince the other. They decided to grab Sun Yi, who was directing the unloading of the vehicles, and let him make the decision.
After listening to both of their explanations, Sun Yi looked at Jing Mingqiu, chuckled, and showed an embarrassed expression.
"Little Master, I want both load capacity and stability, and I also want speed and maneuverability. Can I choose both plans?"
Hearing Sun Yi's request, Jing Mingqiu did not answer immediately. Instead, he flipped through the system records again and, considering the materials available in the shop, his brow furrowed.
Seeing Jing Mingqiu's change in expression, Sun Yi thought he was being greedy and had displeased him. Just as he was about to apologize, Jing Mingqiu spoke.
"It's not impossible to have both. However, Manager Sun, to achieve the best of both worlds, some special equipment and high-grade alloys will be needed."
"No problem, I've prepared all of that," Sun Yi breathed a sigh of relief and pointed to the truck bed. "I've brought all the high-end parts, high-grade alloys, and special equipment from the team."
"Whatever else you need, just ask. I'll get it for you even if I have to sell everything I own!"
Jing Mingqiu glanced in the direction Sun Yi was pointing. Air compressors, decoders, and high-precision dynamometers were neatly arranged in a row. Beside them were several professional storage boxes filled with all sorts of high-end parts and special alloys.
After entering the truck bed and carefully inspecting everything, Jing Mingqiu smiled with satisfaction. It wasn't that he lacked the ability to achieve both objectives, but even the most skilled cook cannot cook without ingredients.
In the Dashan Home Appliance Repair Shop, there were only common tools like hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers. The most advanced tool was a power drill. In such a situation, he could only abandon perfection and settle for a less ideal plan.
"There's nothing else missing. Arrange for a few people to move these things inside, and we can start the modifications now."
While others were moving the equipment into the repair shop, Jing Mingqiu worked at lightning speed, completing the modification and upgrade of three L2 model professional racing drones, earning sixteen technology points.
"Ten, five, one. Modifying the same type of appliance consecutively yields gradually decreasing technology points, eventually leaving only one. It seems there's no way to grind for points through mass modification!"
Silently noting the system's rules, Jing Mingqiu took professional tools and approached the large cargo drone. With professional technique, he quickly dismantled it into pieces.
Then, Jing Mingqiu placed the drone's parts, categorized by section, into their corresponding machines.
Li Yong, understanding that Jing Mingqiu might not be familiar with these tools, wanted to help under the guise of being an assistant. Unexpectedly, although he was a bit clumsy at first, he quickly became proficient, eventually using the tools more professionally than Li Yong himself.
It should be known that mastering these tools, especially specialized ones like air compressors and dynamometers, required at least three years of study for an ordinary person.
Outer casing, frame, bearings, engine, propeller blades...
Following the system's guidance, Jing Mingqiu completed the modification of most parts of this large cargo drone. Only the drone's brain, the control board composed of a large number of chips, remained!
"Little Master!" Li Yong cautiously approached, holding a small box. "I have a few imported chips here. See if they're useful."
Jing Mingqiu glanced at them and showed disdain. "These 5-nanometer chips have too low precision. To improve maneuverability and stability, 2-nanometer precision chips are necessary."
Upon hearing this, Li Yong looked troubled. "I really can't get 2-nanometer precision chips! Foreign countries prohibit the export of chips with this level of precision to us..."
"Just a mere 2-nanometer precision chip, is that difficult?" Jing Mingqiu bent down and took out freshly made chips from the small lithography machine modified from a microwave oven, replacing the unqualified chips on the control board one by one.
Li Yong stared intently at the tiny chips in Jing Mingqiu's hand, his eyes widening involuntarily. Just as he was about to ask for details, a middle-aged man's shout came from outside the door.
"Who are you people? Who told you to move this? I'm telling you, I'm the owner of this shop, and what others say doesn't count!"
"This shop is not for sale! Not for sale!"
The man cursed and tried to push his way in, but Chen Yuanshan and others, afraid he would disturb Jing Mingqiu's work, desperately tried to stop him.
Just as the two parties were about to come to blows, Jing Mingqiu heard the commotion and walked out. He said to the middle-aged man, "Dad, aren't you taking Mom on a belated honeymoon trip? Why are you back so soon?"