The software company at Tsinghua University was established not long ago. At that time, China did not even have its own microcomputer laboratory. Eventually, under the leadership of a Chinese professor, the state allocated funds and used foreign exchange to buy seven computers from abroad.
This M-150 mainframe computer, imported from the island nation's Fuji Corporation, is a national treasure and an important facility for computer education.
It's no exaggeration to say that Chu Yu had been in the computer science department for half a year, but hadn't even touched a computer by the second semester.
According to Professor Ling, the island nation wanted to improve the M-150 computer and upgrade its functions, but it lacked technical personnel, so it thought of cooperating with China.
However, China had just begun its reform and opening up, and there was a shortage of technical personnel. Some of them had been criticized and struggled against. Universities had only been open for a few years, and even though there were computer graduates, many computer students had never even touched a computer from enrollment to graduation.
This is akin to trying to grow rice on a concrete floor – a completely fruitless endeavor, relying solely on imagination for everything related to computers.
Assembling a team to complete this task is no easy task.
After discussing with the leadership, Professor Ling decided that several professors would take the lead in guiding this year's students to learn by doing, and also to let the students get acquainted with computers so that they could grow quickly in the process of developing software.
They have become the main force in my country's computer industry.
"Students who perform well this time will have the opportunity to enter the laboratory and participate in future external projects."
The announcement caused a sensation among all the students. If the Tsinghua University lab could successfully complete the project in Japan, Fuji Group's computers would continue to use Tsinghua's software, and the advantages of Tsinghua's software would be publicly announced.
The reputation of Tsinghua University's computer science department will be cemented here.
"Chu Yu, we're only half-baked, will we hold you back?" Zhang Ying asked worriedly.
"No, we have a very solid foundation, the professor trusts us, and we will definitely be able to leverage our strengths in this project."
Chu Yu was confident in himself. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, when had he failed to complete any high-difficulty mission?
The professors at Tsinghua University are not to be underestimated. For example, in order to improve the faculty of the Computer Science Department, the university has hired many Chinese professors.
They not only teach students, but also teachers. The teachers in this department are practically omnipotent. You have to learn linear algebra, Pascal, and English.
Software is made by people.
If others can do it, they can do it too!
Chu Yu's confidence inspired the other students in the dormitory. The next day, when they entered the computer lab, the students stared in amazement at the enormous machine in front of them. It was indeed equipment that had cost millions to purchase.
After studying computers for so long, they finally met the computer in person.
"Chu Yu, this computer has so many knobs. It's hard to believe that what we've learned can be used for calculations," Zhang Ying said.
“Yes, this machine is huge. I feel like we’re no different from the people who repair machines in the factory,” Li Miao said.
Chu Yu smiled. "Our purpose is to improve computers, to make them thinner and smaller, and to make them a necessity in people's lives. Many years from now, we will be using computers to handle work, send emails, and manage restaurants, companies, and train stations. By promoting the upgrading and improvement of computers, we are promoting the progress of human society, which is of great significance."
For the first time, Chen Qiufen looked at Chu Yu seriously.
Chu Yu is smarter than her, has a better foundation, is more beautiful, owns her own clothing store outside of school, is quite wealthy, and even her boyfriend comes from a prominent family.
Nuwa's creation of humans was truly unfair.
Chen Qiufen originally thought that by studying hard, she could always surpass Chu Yu, but she suddenly realized that her intellectual level was no match for Chu Yu's, and this sense of powerlessness made her very disappointed.
"The teacher said to form small groups, how about the four of us form a group?" Chu Yu suggested.
Chen Qiufen had no objection; she liked learning medicine from strong individuals. Zhang Ying and Li Miao were even more supportive.
"Zhou Chuyu, can I be in your group?"
Chu Yu looked up and saw that the man was Yan Hongzhe, a legendary figure at Tsinghua University.
Yan Hongzhe's parents are both renowned diplomats. He speaks fluent British English and is a top student majoring in English in the Department of Foreign Languages. He has worked as a teaching assistant in the Department of Foreign Languages, participated in English competitions, and was a prominent figure on campus.
As far as Chu Yu knew, many female students at the school had a crush on him.
I originally thought he would learn English diligently, study abroad in the future, or join the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and become a top figure in China's diplomacy.
To everyone's surprise, he suddenly proposed to change his major.
I don't know what happened, but this semester I transferred to the Computer Science department and became Chu Yu's new classmate.
"Student Yan?"
Chu Yu looked at her other roommates. As required, the five of them formed a group, and the group members had to cooperate with each other to complete the project.
As comrades, they need to be able to discover each other's vulnerabilities, patch them, and make the software program closer to perfection.
The strength of the team members is extremely important.
Chu Yu wasn't familiar with the others and wanted to pair up with her roommates to make work easier. Yan Hongzhe had just transferred this year, and no one knew how capable he was.
Chu Yu cannot make the decision on her own; everyone needs to discuss it.
Chen Qiufen, who never offended anyone, was the first to agree. Zhang Ying and Li Miao also had no objections, and that's how Yan Hongzhe became the fifth member of her group.
"Shall we go to the library together to look up some information?"
There are very few books about computers in China. The few sets of books compiled by Tsinghua University professors, as well as monographs purchased from abroad, are all in Tsinghua University Library, but the quantity is very small and not enough to borrow.
People usually read in the library.
The five of them went to the library together.
After reviewing the information, Chu Yu took the lead in assessing Yan Hongzhe's background.
I thought that someone who transferred from the Department of Foreign Languages would have a weaker foundation, but Yan Hongzhe is not only not weak, but his overall strength is even stronger than most computer science students.
"Have you ever worked with computers before?"
“No, I’ve audited classes in your department,” Yan Hongzhe looked at her strangely. “I sat next to you several times, didn’t you see me?”
Chu Yu could say she had no recollection of him at all; her mind was completely focused on her studies, and her thirst for knowledge left her no time to pay attention to handsome men.
Even handsome guys need to maintain their image, so Chu Yu quickly changed the subject, "Shall we divide the work?"
They were just students, and with several industry leaders and renowned professors guiding them, they could theoretically just coast along and gain some experience.
But Chu Yu has high standards for herself. The computer industry is very lucrative in the future, and she doesn't want to give up this lucrative opportunity. This is also why she chose to study computer science.
Who says students have to be worse than professors?
They could absolutely try to create their own software.
Chu Yu assigned tasks to everyone, while she built the framework. Yan Hongzhe stared at her profile and, for some reason, felt that this girl was a very good comrade-in-arms.
People who remain calm and composed under pressure, and possess a resilient character, are more likely to succeed.
Yan Hongzhe chose to partner with her because only she was worthy of being his teammate.
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