Chapter 28 Su Meng, a Dream Come True
Immediately, the crew members sitting around the table also disappeared.
"Are the pirates here again?" The little boy cried and quickly burrowed into the little woman's arms.
The young woman's expression changed, but she gently comforted her, "Don't be afraid! The bad guys have all been driven away."
After saying that, she looked at Su Meng and said, "We're going back now."
Su Meng also stood up, "Let's do it together."
Because of the young woman's bravery in fighting the enemy and her status as a military wife, the captain specially arranged for her to stay in a private room next to Su Meng's, free of charge.
“My husband’s surname is Liu, and my name is Su Xiaoman.”
We went to the Southeast Military Region to join the army.
Young comrade, it's a pleasure to meet you. May I ask your name?
Su Meng smiled and said gracefully, "Sister Su, what a coincidence! My surname is also Su, Su Meng, which means 'dream come true'."
"Su Meng? That sounds like the name of a cultured person, how wonderful!"
......
Su Meng and her son Su Xiaoman chatted as they walked away.
The man in the white vest was left alone in the restaurant.
Upon hearing Su Meng's name, his eyelids snapped open, his face filled with surprise.
So she really is Su Meng!
He said, "Why do they look so similar?"
Nie Ronghua got up and chased after Su Meng in the direction she had left, but just then, the ship's loudspeaker blared—
"Attention passengers, a minor breach in the hull has caused a small amount of water to enter the vessel."
We urgently need mechanical professionals to help repair the drainage system. Please have a professional contact the captain immediately. Thank you!
Also, please don't panic. We are confident that we can lead you to a safe landing.
The announcement was broadcast three times in a loop.
Nie Ronghua frowned, moved his injured arm, and turned to walk towards the captain's cabin.
At the same time, Su Meng also went down the stairs and walked towards the captain's cabin.
She was unfamiliar with the structure of the passenger ship, but luckily she encountered a crew member who was in a hurry.
"Comrade, I know about machinery, please take me to see it."
The crew members were overjoyed. "That's wonderful! Please follow me."
Su Meng followed the crew directly into the bottom of the ship's cabin.
I saw what was called a minor breakage, about a meter long and a finger wide.
The water level inside the cabin is almost at the warning line.
The situation is critical.
"This is our drainage method?" Su Meng exclaimed incredulously, pointing at the shirtless crew members struggling to scoop water out. "Where's your drainage system? Where are the water pumps?"
An elderly boatman glanced at Su Meng and shooed her away unhappily, "Comrade, this is not a place for you. If you want to see the scenery, go to the deck."
Hearing this, Su Meng was not annoyed.
He remained calm and offered his services, saying, "I graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering; I can help."
The old boatman stared at Su Meng with his cloudy eyes for a while, then shook his head without saying a word.
He was originally a mechanic on the ship, responsible for the repair and maintenance of machinery.
He dared not expect a young girl who had just graduated from school to help repair the water pump. "Young lady, this is not something that can be done on paper."
If things go wrong, it could cost the lives of everyone on board. Do you still want to watch?
Su Meng nodded firmly, "I really understand."
She's not just all talk.
Her academic performance had always been among the best.
These days she has been reading through all the books about machinery on her social media.
They also dismantled several engines and other old machinery in the space.
They successfully repaired the old and broken machinery and put it back into normal operation.
She had taken several water pumps from Shen Wuyang's house where he hid shipyard supplies.
She disassembled several old water pumps and reassembled them, making slight modifications based on her own knowledge and understanding.
She believed that her product was superior to those of similar products.
The crew member who brought her anxiously urged the old boatman, "Master Chen, Comrade Su is a good comrade who dares to do what's right. Please let her give it a try!"
Upon hearing this, Master Chen looked up at Su Meng, his expression softening slightly, "So she's quite the little hero after all."
Then he turned to the side and pointed to a water pump, "This is the water pump that's causing the problem. Let me show you."
He didn't say what was wrong with the water pump, which was clearly a test.
Su Meng rolled up her sleeves without even frowning and waded through the water to the water pump.
"It turns out the motor burned out, a minor problem." Su Meng picked up her tools and skillfully disassembled the pump. "Can I touch these old, worn-out water pumps?"
Seeing her skillful movements, Master Chen looked at her with even greater respect.
But hearing what she said made me a little unhappy.
Hmph! A burnt-out motor is considered a minor problem?
If they were on land, they could easily replace parts, but now he was like a skilled cook without ingredients.
"Do whatever you want, it's all bad anyway."
Old Chen was a kind old man and did not deliberately make things difficult for him.
There were no spare parts on the ship, so he even considered salvaging parts from old water pumps.
However, this still couldn't solve the problem.
He wanted to see what the little girl would do.
Master Chen squatted to the side, watching Su Meng tinker with the device.
When I saw her painstakingly piece together the parts, replace the insulation and windings of the motor, and even make some modifications, I was amazed.
Old Chen raised an eyebrow; this Comrade Su does indeed have some real talent and ability.
He had worked with machinery his whole life and had never thought of making such changes.
Clearly, this modification improved the motor's performance and enhanced its safety.
"You guys, hurry up and take it, install it, and try it out."
Su Mengcai tightened the last screw, and Old Chen couldn't wait to see the result.
The next moment, the water pump started running, the drainage system operated normally, and the water level in the cabin visibly decreased.
"Why does it seem like the water pump is more powerful than before? Is it just my imagination?"
A crew member, supporting his back and holding a bucket of water, stared in disbelief at the ever-decreasing water level.
"Don't you guys think the noise level is a bit lower?"
"Oh dear! All I know is that I don't have to keep scooping water anymore, and my old back is saved."
The crew members chatted amongst themselves, breaking the previously somber atmosphere.
Old Chen patted Su Meng on the shoulder approvingly, "Comrade Su, thank you! Could you please teach me the principles behind the modification?"
He folded his hands in front of his chest, looking at Su Meng with sincerity and hope, as if he were eager to learn.
Su Meng looked up in surprise, "Mr. Chen, didn't you see me assembling it just now?"
Old Chen's eyes darted around, and he stammered, "I... sigh! How could I steal your skills without your permission? That's immoral."
Su Meng: "......"
The older generation is so adorable!
"Alright! Let's exchange ideas together, and I welcome any corrections or suggestions from you, senior."
Su Meng is not the kind of person who gets arrogant and smug just because she has achieved a little success.
She immediately explained the assembly process in detail, and then sincerely asked, "Mr. Chen, what do you think?"
Old Chen had spent his whole life working with machinery. As soon as Su Meng finished speaking, he pointed out a spot and said, "If you change the winding circuit here like this, the performance should be better."
Su Meng exclaimed in surprise, "It really is! Old Chen, you have such sharp eyes, you're a treasure trove!"
An old man and a young boy squatted to one side, talking about how to improve the motor as if no one else was around, and soon the conversation extended to other machines.
When the captain came in, he saw the crew working in an orderly manner.
But Mr. Chen, who always valued his work more than his life, was squatting down with a female colleague and whispering something to each other.
The captain walked over curiously and overheard Old Chen say, "If we want to mass-produce it, we should have to go through repeated trials."
"What mass production?"
Old Chen smiled and looked at the captain, "Naturally, it's an electric motor."
It turns out that Comrade Su also specializes in mechanics.
She's a real talent!
"Have you noticed anything different about our water pump?"
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