Chapter 106 Products
At noon, Lin Yan gently (and persistently) woke me up and we went to eat some local specialties. My stomach was full and my mood became brighter.
After returning to the hotel, Lin Yan changed into a neat suit.
The dark grey fabric was tailored to fit him perfectly, highlighting his broad shoulders and narrow waist, with neat lines, and his hair was carefully groomed. He exuded an elitist air and a sense of... abstinence that was rarely seen in his daily life?
I leaned against the door and watched him tie his tie in front of the mirror, his fingers turning nimbly, and I felt inexplicably itchy in my heart.
"Are you stunned?" He saw my fixed gaze through the mirror and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Stop being so conceited!" I retorted stubbornly, but my ears felt a little hot. I quickly looked away, "Come on, aren't we going to inspect?"
The partner's company is not far from the hotel.
As soon as I entered the company gate, a middle-aged man who looked like a manager came up to greet me warmly, calling me "Mr. Lin" with a respectful attitude.
After a few pleasantries, his eyes fell on me, with a hint of polite doubt: "Mr. Lin, who is this...?"
I was feeling a little awkward when Lin Yan naturally reached out his hand, put his arm around my shoulders, and led me towards him. He introduced me in a calm but confident tone, "This is my lover, Chen Rui. Mr. Chen."
Mr. Chen?! My heart skipped a beat and I almost choked on my own saliva!
I tried hard to keep calm on my face (it might look more like facial paralysis), but I was already screaming in my heart:
What boss?! I'm just a struggling graduate student! Lin Yan, why are you giving me such an official title?
The manager was obviously taken aback for a moment, but he quickly reacted, putting on an even warmer (even a little too warm) smile, and quickly extended his hand towards me: "Hahaha, I see! My apologies! Hello, Mr. Chen, hello, Mr. Chen!"
He gave a firm handshake.
Although society is now open and homosexuals are not uncommon, people like Lin Yan who are not shy about addressing their partners as "lover" and "boss" in business settings are probably still a minority among the minority.
I forced myself to shake hands with him, and I felt like the muscles on my face were almost stiff from smiling.
As we walked in, the manager introduced the company and tried to strike up a conversation with me: "Mr. Chen is really young and promising! I wonder what Mr. Chen's company is mainly engaged in?"
I:"……"
Help! Where is my company?
Just as my brain was racing to figure out how to write this story (or just tell the truth), Lin Yan calmly chimed in again, his tone as natural as if he was saying what a nice day it was: "Ruirui's company's main focus is to deeply integrate AI with the gaming field, and to conduct cutting-edge exploration."
I:"???"
I could only cooperate and give an unfathomable smile (but actually I was very panicked inside).
Lin Yan, what are you talking about?
This is such a huge boast! Also a company! And a deep integration!
I haven't even made a decent game demo yet!
The manager's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Oh! So that's the direction! So cutting-edge! Actually, our company has recently been interested in developing AI-powered smart homes. I wonder if there's any chance for us to collaborate with Mr. Chen's company?"
"Ah... this..." My scalp tingled and I quickly waved my hands. "Right now... right now, we're mainly focused on theoretical research and haven't considered any specific implementation cooperation yet..."
Please, stop asking!
Lin Yan seemed to see my embarrassment and offered me (and his fabricated company) a helping hand at the right moment: "Manager Li, Ruirui and his team's research is more focused on underlying neural network architecture and algorithm optimization, pursuing versatility and breakthroughs. For applications like smart homes, there are already many mature AI solutions on the market."
He said it seriously, as if it really happened.
The manager showed a trace of regret on his face: "Okay, okay, that's a shame. I hope that Mr. Chen will consider us if he has a suitable project in the future!"
I secretly breathed a sigh of relief and secretly pinched Lin Yan's arm.
Don't tell me you're talking nonsense! Lin Yan remained calm, and with his backhand, he accurately held my hand, interlocked our fingers, and continued to walk forward with me.
His palms were dry and warm, which soothed my pounding heart a little.
Finally arrived at the production workshop.
In the huge space, machines roar (but not too loudly) and automated production lines run in an orderly manner.
The robotic arm flexibly grasps, assembles and welds with precise and smooth movements, exuding a cold technological beauty.
At the same time, some workers in work clothes are also busy at their respective posts, with human-machine collaboration and high efficiency.
I looked curiously at the data scrolling on the computer screen next to me. It seemed to be the product's production progress, parameter test results, etc., which were very detailed.
The manager explained that this is mainly the production and assembly of core components, and the finished product line is further inside.
He explained each production process in detail, pointing to the robotic arms with particular pride: "Mr. Lin, Mr. Chen, look, these robotic arms themselves are our company's products. They are now being put into use in our own production lines. This is a real-world test of product performance and a reflection of our technological strength."
I was listening beside him but didn't quite understand what he was saying. A bunch of professional terms like servo motor, motion control algorithm, precision compensation... were bombarding me. I felt like my brain was overloaded. I could only nod in agreement and pretend that I understood everything.
Walking to the end of the production line, the manager took out a silver-shining metal part sample that had just come off the line and handed it to Lin Yan carefully.
Lin Yan took it, his expression focused, and carefully examined it inside and out for a long time. He even weighed it, knocked on it to listen to the sound, and finally nodded, and then... handed it to me.
I:"!!!"
I felt like I had just received a ticking time bomb! This thing looks expensive! And I have no idea what it's for!
I had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow Lin Yan's example, pretending to look through it over and over again. It was cold to the touch, but the workmanship was quite fine, with smooth edges and corners.
After looking at it for a long time, I really couldn't figure out what was going on, so I quickly returned it like a hot potato.
"What do you think, Ruirui?" Lin Yan insisted on asking for my opinion, with a smile in his eyes.
I wailed in my heart: What can I see!
I can only think that this metal lump should be of good quality and feels heavy?
After pondering for a long time, I finally came up with what I thought was the safest and most universal evaluation: "Hmm... not bad."
Lin Yan raised his eyebrows, obviously not satisfied with this overly perfunctory answer.
He smiled, said nothing, turned around and whispered a few words to the manager.
The manager nodded immediately and asked someone to bring some fresh vegetables, meat and an ordinary-looking smart refrigerator.
Then, under the puzzled gazes of the manager and I, Lin Yan picked up the silver-shining component and skillfully installed it in a specific slot on the inside of the refrigerator door.
Then he put the ingredients in one by one.
Something magical happened!
The display screen on the refrigerator door immediately lit up. It was no longer the ordinary temperature and time display, but a clear list of every ingredient that had just been put in!
It also automatically matches recommended recipes, estimated shelf life, and even gives nutritional advice based on the combination of ingredients!
I was stunned! What kind of magic is this?!
Lin Yan looked at my surprise and then explained with a smile, a hint of pride in his tone: "One of my previous research directions was high-precision sensors and pattern recognition. This component is one of the core components, which can quickly identify the composition and state of objects without contact. I didn't expect that they would be implemented in smart home products so quickly, and the effect is quite good."
"Wow! That's amazing!" This time I admired him from the bottom of my heart and couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.
This is much more sincere than a dry "not bad"!
Lin Yan glanced at me, his eyes curved, and he seemed satisfied.
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