Chapter 133 Machine Debugging: Some Things Before the Official Start of the Raw Flesh and Bone Project...
As the first rays of morning sunlight pierced through the gaps in the curtains, Shi Wan woke up to her familiar biological clock. Instead of getting up immediately, she stretched out her body in the soft blankets.
The air was filled with the faint aroma of stir-fried vegetables and the rich fragrance of boiling soy milk.
Xinglin was already preparing breakfast.
This realization filled Shi Wan with a strange warmth.
Since her parents passed away, the kitchen has always been quiet in the mornings. When she has time, she cooks noodles and eggs herself; when she doesn't, she buys food from outside.
After I started working, I ate breakfast even less often.
And now, from downstairs, one can faintly hear the sounds of spatulas clattering, water flowing, and Xinglin softly humming an old song.
Shi Wan lay in bed for a few more minutes before finally getting up to wash up.
There were faint dark circles under my eyes in the mirror. I didn't sleep well last night. Xing Lin's words and his gentle eyes kept replaying in my mind.
“Start by being friends,” she whispered to herself in the mirror, splashing cold water on her face. “Don’t run away, follow your heart and think things through.”
When I went downstairs, breakfast was already on the table.
The fried egg had slightly charred edges and a perfectly runny yolk. The stir-fried shredded potatoes with vinegar had a few small chili peppers on them, which smelled delicious. There were also hot, fluffy steamed buns and soy milk with a rich bean aroma.
Shi Wan dared to say that the soy milk was definitely not diluted with water.
Xinglin walked out of the kitchen, carrying a plate of sliced fruit.
He wore new clothes today, all purchased from a shopping guide recommended by Su Qing. They were from a physical store in the city, and were delivered quickly via express delivery.
His light gray cotton shirt and beige casual pants fit him perfectly, making him look tall and elegant with a gentle demeanor.
"Good morning." He smiled. "Did you sleep well?"
"It's fine," Shi Wan sat down opposite him, picked up a steamed bun with her chopsticks, touched it to check if it was hot, and asked, "You got up so early?"
“I’m used to it.” Xinglin sat down as well, pushing the fruit platter towards her. “In the system, I don’t need to sleep, but to maintain my humanity, I simulate human sleep patterns, and…”
He paused for a moment, then said, "I'm happy to make you breakfast."
These words were too blunt, and Shi Wan's ears burned slightly. She lowered her head and focused on eating her steamed bun.
Tangyuan suddenly appeared out of nowhere, jumped onto a chair next to the dining table, and her heterochromatic eyes darted back and forth between the two of them. "Wanwan, the fried eggs look delicious today. I'll eat them for you."
“No need to trouble yourself,” Shi Wan poked his forehead. “Your breakfast is over there.”
Tangyuan looked in the direction she pointed and saw that the food bowl was already filled with cat food, and there were also a few freeze-dried small fish as a snack.
With a satisfied "meow," Tangyuan jumped off the chair to eat her breakfast.
Shanfeng also came in from the porch and sat down properly at the dining table.
Xinglin naturally prepared a small bowl of boiled chicken breast for her.
I mentioned to Chen Xi that Shanfeng is getting old and needs to eat easily digestible protein for breakfast.
"You seem to know them very well." Shi Wan looked at Xing Lin's skillful movements.
“I’ve been observing for a long time,” Xinglin said softly. “Through the data channel, I’ve watched every morning and sunset on the farm. I know that Tangyuan likes to eat breakfast on the sunniest windowsill, and later I learned that Shanfeng jogs around the yard twice after breakfast. I also learned that Rourou waits until all the kittens are awake before leaving her bed…”
He spoke these words calmly, as if recounting the most ordinary events.
But Shi Wan could hear the love and attachment he felt for this place.
Breakfast was served in a quiet and cozy atmosphere.
Outside the window, the farm gradually awakens, the clucking of chickens echoes from the distant coop, and staff members gradually arrive at work in Zone 2. In the distance, the cheerful barking of Big Yellow, accompanied by Little Dong and Little Xi, can be heard as they jog in the morning.
"What are the plans for today?" Xinglin asked.
Shi Wan swallowed the last bite of her steamed bun with shredded potatoes. "There's a production meeting this morning. The trial production line for the raw meat and bone project needs to be debugged. Lin Yao will come over this afternoon to finalize the packaging design. Chen Xi said he'd treat us to dinner tonight to thank you for the previous dinner."
Xing Lin smiled, "Manager Chen, you're too kind. I'll work on perfecting the data system architecture this morning, and then I'll take a look at the technical details of the packaging design this afternoon."
“Okay,” Shi Wan nodded, then added, “Thank you.”
“You don’t need to keep saying thank you,” Xinglin said, looking at her. “Being able to help you is what makes me happiest right now.”
At nine o'clock in the morning, the farm's meeting room was full of people.
Shi Wan sat in the main seat, with Su Qing on her left and Xing Lin on her right.
She looked around and suddenly realized that her two henchmen were sitting next to her.
Chen Xi sat next to Su Qing, with a notebook open in front of him.
Several technicians who rushed over were from Isabella Studios to support the flesh and bone project.
"First of all, thank you all for working overtime during this period," Shi Wan began. "The raw meat and bone trial production line will begin debugging today. This is a key step for the farm to move towards the high-end customized market. Su Qing, please tell us about the market expectations."
Su Qing brought up the projector and said, “According to Isabella Studio’s market research, the demand for customized raw meat and bone products in high-end pet salons and show catteries in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen is conservatively estimated to be more than five tons per month. If our products can pass the test of the first batch of customers, the order volume in the second half of the year is expected to double.”
She paused, then looked at Xiao Zhang, who was in charge of production management, and asked, "Secretary Zhang, how long will it take to debug the production line?"
"All the equipment is in place, and we'll start joint testing today," Xiao Zhang said. After years of experience, he has shed his innocent college student look and become more mature. "If all goes well, we can complete the testing within three days, and the first batch of prototypes will be available next week."
Shi Wan looked at Chen Xi.
Chen Xi opened the folder. "Regarding the meat source, firstly, our farm's own breeding area can guarantee 80% of the meat supply. If necessary, we can expand and increase it."
"Then there are some categories that we don't have ourselves. I inspected three organic farms in the province, and they all meet our standards. Two of them are also willing to sign long-term supply contracts and provide quarantine reports and growth records for each batch."
“Very good.” Shi Wan nodded, then turned to Xing Lin, “What about the data system?”
Xinglin connected to the conference room projector, and a clear system architecture diagram appeared on the screen. "The database has been built and is currently importing historical customer data. The raw material traceability module can be launched for testing this afternoon. When each batch of raw materials enters the warehouse, a QR code is scanned, and the system automatically records all information, focusing on accuracy and specificity. The production module will be completed next week and will be linked with the sensors on the production line to record the production environment and process parameters in real time."
His explanation was clear and concise, and with the help of intuitive charts, everyone understood it very well.
A young technician at Isabella Studio couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Xinglin, what is the algorithm model of this system based on?"
“Based on machine learning and pet nutrition databases,” Xinglin pulled up another chart. “We collected publicly available pet nutrition research data from both domestic and international sources, combined with past product feedback from farms, and built a multivariate predictive model. The system will recommend a basic formula based on the pet’s specific condition, and then make fine adjustments based on the customer’s special needs.”
A soft murmur of admiration rippled through the conference room.
Su Qing turned her head and whispered to Shi Wan, "This is truly a formidable asset. If this system were taken out on its own, it could be used to start a technology company."
Shi Wan gave a thumbs-up under the table in agreement, then cleared her throat. "Okay, then all departments proceed according to plan. Secretary Zhang, report any problems with the production line debugging immediately. Chen Xi, are there any issues with the raw materials?"
"No problem, the first batch of raw materials can be put into storage before 3 p.m.," Chen Xi confirmed.
"Xinglin, the data system must complete its basic testing today," Shi Wan said, looking at him.
“No problem.” Xinglin nodded, his eyes focused.
The meeting concluded efficiently.
Everyone gradually left the meeting room and went back to their work.
Shi Wan was the last to get up, rubbing her slightly sore shoulders.
"Are you tired?" Xinglin asked softly.
"A little," Shi Wan said honestly. "This project requires more investment than I imagined. The road has already been paved, so it can't fail."
“You won’t fail.” Xinglin walked to her side and naturally reached out to gently press on her shoulder, the pressure just right and the spot precise. “You have the best team and the best product concept. I can’t think of any reason for you to fail.”
His palms were warm, and the temperature was clearly felt through the thin fabric of his shirt.
"Thank you," she said softly.
"Thank you again." Xinglin smiled and withdrew his hand. "Let's go, there's still time, shall we go take a look at the workshop?"
The production line is located in the standardized factory building in Zone 2.
Workshop foreman Li was leading technicians to debug the machines when he saw Shi Wan and Xing Lin enter and hurriedly came to greet them.
"Mr. Shi, Mr. Xinglin, the equipment is working normally and we are performing final parameter calibration."
Shi Wan carefully inspected each piece of equipment, especially the most important ultra-high pressure sterilization equipment.
The biggest risk of raw meat and bones is bacterial contamination, and this ultra-high pressure sterilization equipment is the key.
This was the first time she had bought a machine from the system store in a long time. This time, her savings weren't as tight as before, so she boldly chose the top-of-the-line model.
"Have the sterilization parameters been set?" she asked.
“Everything is set up.” Engineer Li brought up the control panel. “According to the process standards provided by Isabella Studio, it can kill pathogenic microorganisms while preserving nutrients and taste to the greatest extent.”
Xinglin walked to the control computer and quickly browsed the program code. "This control program can be optimized. I'll write a script later to let the system automatically record data and upload it directly to the traceability system."
"That's great!" Engineer Li's eyes lit up. "We were just worried that data recording was too troublesome."
Shi Wan looked at Xing Lin's profile as he focused on his work.
His long, slender fingers tapped rapidly on the keyboard, and the code on the screen scrolled by like flowing water.
Sunlight streamed in through the factory's tall windows, casting bright shadows on him.
At that moment, Shi Wan suddenly realized clearly that Xing Lin was not only a gentle suitor, but also a highly capable partner.
His presence made every aspect of the farm more efficient and precise.
“Shi Wan,” Xing Lin suddenly looked up and met her gaze, “Come and take a look at this.”
Shi Wan walked over.
The screen displays a 3D simulation, which is an animation of the entire process of raw meat and bone production, from raw material warehousing to finished product delivery, with detailed data annotations for each step.
“The simulation system I developed before,” Xinglin explained, “is where you input order parameters and the system automatically generates a production plan, estimates time, cost, and capacity utilization. You can see a virtual demonstration of the entire production process here and identify problems in advance.”
He manipulated the mouse, and the screen switched smoothly.
As Shi Wan looked at the fluctuating data and dynamic flowcharts on the screen, a strange flutter rose in her heart.
"When did you make this?" she asked softly.
“Last night,” Xing Lin said casually, “since I didn’t need to sleep, I made some extra preparations.”
Shi Wan was silent for a few seconds, then said very seriously, "Xing Lin, thank you, thank you so much."
This time, she spoke with particular seriousness.
Xinglin looked at her, didn't say anything, but smiled.
Shi Wan knew that he was saying thank you again.
Lin Yao arrived on time in the afternoon.
She walked in carrying a stack of design drafts, excitedly saying, "Mr. Shi! The final packaging design is out! And there are matching promotional materials too, come and take a look!"
The three of them sat around the coffee table in the living room.
Lin Yao laid out the design drafts one by one, from product packaging to gift box design, from brochures to website pages, every detail was exquisite and meticulous.
"The basic version uses a light green tone to represent natural health, the standard version is a warm gold to highlight the high-end texture, and the premium version uses a dark blue with gold foil to emphasize elegance and stability," Lin Yao explained confidently, nodding her head. "All the packaging has a QR code location, and the size and location are standardized according to Teacher Xinglin's requirements."
Shi Wan looked at the design drafts carefully, her eyes full of admiration. "Lin Yao, you did a great job. These designs have completely exceeded my expectations."
"Of course!" Lin Yao raised an eyebrow smugly. "I've used all my hidden skills, and..."
She blinked, looking quite mischievous, "I even secretly designed a little Easter egg."
She pulled out a design draft, which was the back cover of a product brochure, with a tiny, almost invisible pattern in the lower right corner.
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