"You can actually calculate it like that?"

"Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!" Professor Liu, a mathematics professor, praised Chen Ke's calculation method repeatedly.

The professors of mathematics, physics, and electronic communications were all interested in Chen Ke's calculation process, but Jiang Dianwen and Professor Zhang, who studied crops, were fascinated by the mechanical sketches that Chen Ke drew on his draft paper.

"If all this data is correct, does that mean Chen Ke's grain harvester can be put into use as soon as it is manufactured?" Professor Zhang tried his best to suppress his excitement, but the hopeful light in his eyes could not be concealed.

It's no wonder Professor Zhang was so excited. Increasing grain production is an urgent matter. In addition to improving seeds, they also considered improving sowing and harvesting efficiency. However, the country's top priority is the development of heavy industry and military industry, and there is very little research on agricultural machinery.

Surprisingly, he found hope in a student at a night school today.

Jiang Dianwen was also very excited. He didn't have high expectations for Chen Ke's first design. It's one thing to learn theoretical knowledge well, but it's another to actually design a functional machine. Without a lot of experimental experience, it's difficult to get accurate data.

The result, judging from the sketch on the paper, was that not only was the function perfect, but even the most difficult data was accurate. What does this mean? It means that once this drawing is handed over to the factory, it can be put into use as soon as it is manufactured!

Jiang Dianwen looked up and exchanged a glance with Professor Zhang. Amidst the professor's extremely anxious anticipation, he nodded and said, "...Yes, as long as it's produced...it can be put into use!"

Having received a positive reply, Teacher Zhang's gaze towards Chen Ke completely changed.

Genius! This is absolute genius!

Seeing the professors so excited, the Nanjing University students who had been patiently waiting couldn't sit still any longer. They stood up and stood behind the professors, squeezing in a bit of the screen to watch.

Upon seeing the perfect blueprints and precise data, they wore bitter expressions and had to admit to themselves that compared to Chen Ke's design, their design was truly like a child's toy.

"This is a major event that benefits the country and its people. I'd like to discuss it with the research institute to see if we can get a batch manufactured in their name to test it out," Professor Zhang suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, the professors and students who were having a lively discussion were all stunned.

Jiang Dianwen also looked at Professor Zhang with surprise.

Of the professors here, only Professor Zhang works at the research institute. If he recommends this grain harvester to the institute, and the institute adopts it, then Chen Ke, as its designer, will very likely be able to join the institute.

Although I became an insignificant researcher after entering, it was a research institute, a key national development department, the backbone of scientific research, and a place that everyone involved in scientific research wanted to enter.

Regardless of the compensation, getting into the research institute is an affirmation of your research capabilities and a certification of your identity.

If Chen Ke gets into the research institute because of this blueprint, wouldn't he have gone from a small textile worker to a researcher that everyone envies?

The students at Nanjing University had mixed feelings; it was a place every Nanjing University student wanted to enter.

The professors' surprise was merely unexpected. After all, Chen Ke hadn't formally attended high school or university, and his knowledge of more complex and systematic mechanical matters was unknown. His sudden joining of a research institute full of high-tech talent posed a risk to both sides.

But Jiang Dianwen, as Chen Ke's teacher, had complete faith in his abilities. After realizing this, he felt it was a golden opportunity and quickly reminded Chen Ke, "Hurry up and thank Professor Zhang."

Chen Ke hadn't expected such an unexpected gain. He knew his blueprints and data were definitely correct. He came today ostensibly to discuss it with the professor, but actually he wanted to take this opportunity to showcase them and find a way to manufacture one first, and then push it to the agricultural department.

As a result, Professor Zhang's single sentence allowed him to skip the intermediate steps and reach a higher destination.

Upon hearing Jiang Dianwen's words, Chen Ke's face lit up with surprise and he immediately stood up. "Thank you, Professor Zhang! Regardless of whether the research institute agrees or not, I am extremely grateful that you are willing to recommend me."

Professor Zhang now deeply admires Chen Keman's talent. Hearing his words, he felt even more pleased and satisfied. Chen Keman is a good young man who knows how to be grateful and has a strong sense of responsibility. More importantly, he is thinking about contributing to the country and the people. This is the kind of talent that the country truly needs.

Several professors and Chen Ke discussed the formulas used in the calculation process until noon before reluctantly leaving. The remaining students from Nanjing University and Chen Ke stayed at Jiang Dianwen's house for a simple meal and then continued their discussion.

It was called a discussion, but it was actually just Nanjing University students asking Chen Ke for advice.

Jiang Dianwen looked at Chen Ke, who was surrounded by Nanjing University students, and sighed. The original purpose of organizing this discussion was to let Chen Ke learn something from the Nanjing University students, but he did not expect that it would be completely reversed now.

And so, Chen Ke finally left Jiang Dianwen's house at dusk.

Remembering that he had said he would go home for dinner that morning, Chen Ke quickened his pace. When he passed the state-run restaurant, he paused. The two little ones had been behaving well lately, so it was time to give them a treat.

Upon entering the restaurant, it was lunchtime but there weren't many people. I asked at the window and found out that even state-run restaurants weren't serving much.

"Is there nothing left? I'm not picky."

"What else do you have, chef?" the waiter asked, turning to the kitchen.

"There's only cabbage and corn buns left."

The waiter turned to Chen Ke and shrugged, "This is all we have. Want it?"

Chen Ke took out the tickets and money: "Yes, I'll have stir-fried cabbage with vinegar and six corn buns."

Today marks the first major achievement of our trip here, and Chen Ke wants to celebrate. If he can really get into the research institute, he shouldn't have to worry about food and lodging.

When Chen Ke stepped into the courtyard carrying his things, every household was cooking over a fire. The courtyard was noisy with the sounds of children playing and adults chatting, creating a vibrant atmosphere of daily life.

Chen Ke has adapted to this environment. At first, he found it unbearably noisy, but now he can even taste a bit of the warmth and life in it.

Inside the Chen family's house, Chen Yu had already steamed coarse grain rice and was stir-frying pickled vegetables.

Chen Zhi sat behind the stove, looking annoyed, and muttered, "I said, just eat the pickled vegetables as is, why stir-fry them? It's such a waste of oil."

Chen Yu: "I saw that everyone else stir-fries it like this, it must taste better. I said, Second Brother, your face is almost as long as a donkey's face. When Big Brother comes back, he will think you are giving him a hard time."

"It's easy for you to talk when you're not the one suffering. You go and try being smelly for a day and see if you can still laugh."

"Well, that's your own fault for not being able to concentrate on your studies. I've tried to persuade you so many times before, but you always give up. Oh, brother, you're back? The food will be ready soon."

"Okay, sure."