Lin Ying fell silent. It seemed that, for her grandfather's future safety, she couldn't come here as often.
Lin Ying also knew that some people couldn't stand seeing others doing well. Her daily quality of life was indeed much higher than many people's, and the honors she received would make others envious.
They won't appreciate that everything you have is the result of hard work; they'll just be jealous that you have it while they don't.
If more people knew about her relationship with her grandfather, they might not be able to get to her, but they would easily speak rudely to him.
Seemingly sensing Lin Ying's concerns, Master Amu said, "Solve the immediate problem first before thinking about the future. If you can't take this step, you won't have a future."
Lin Ying took a deep breath, regained her composure, and then took out paper and pen to start drawing: "Here's what I'm thinking. When I made the fan before, I used the principle of a spring. The spring tightens and loosens, which generates power. So, I'm thinking about whether I can make a wind-up saw, just like an alarm clock."
As she spoke, Lin Ying finished making the outer model.
Just like the shape of a chainsaw, it doesn't use oil inside, but rather a spring.
When the time comes, as long as you apply force on one side, it should be able to drive the saw to rotate on the other side.
"However, this thing is different from the previous ones. Whether it's the saw blade inside or the spring, the wooden structure is simply not enough to support the entire frame."
Master Amu looked at the object and fell into deep thought: "This thing requires iron. Here's what you do: first draw the whole thing, then take it to Commander Lu. He has a lot of people on his side. Your thing looks complicated, but it's actually quite simple. Maybe he can find a solution."
Lin Ying nodded, carefully calculated the dimensions of each item inside, and clearly marked them one by one.
Installation diagrams were also drawn at the end.
After finishing the drawing, Lin Ying guessed, "I had thought about this question when Commander Lu asked me before. However, times are changing. Take this saw for example. It's because of our country's low productivity that there are relatively few chainsaws. But one day, chainsaws will replace hand saws. And in the future, electric saws will replace chainsaws."
Furthermore, given the current level of wear and tear, even metal tools like chainsaws require maintenance, let alone wooden saws, which aren't disposable. It's simply impossible to maintain them like that.
"So that's why you refused?"
Lin Ying nodded, waving the blueprints in her hand: "Even if this thing is made, it will be replaced very quickly. It's really not that significant."
“You’re wrong about that!” Commander Lu said as he walked over.
"You're right, times are changing, and everything is being updated and replaced. Take trucks, for example; several upgrades have been made domestically. But you can't say that the first generation of trucks didn't contribute to the country's development, right?"
"The same principle applies to chainsaws. They may eventually be replaced by electric chainsaws, but until then, chainsaws can still serve their purpose. We cannot deny their value just because they will be phased out," Commander Lu said earnestly.
Lin Ying listened thoughtfully, understanding Commander Lu's meaning. Every tool has its purpose and value, even if it is eventually replaced by better alternatives.
"Furthermore," Commander Lu continued, "we cannot stop innovating. Only through continuous research and improvement can we drive social progress. Perhaps in the future, we will be able to invent an even more advanced saw?"
Lin Ying smiled and nodded, feeling her doubts gradually dissipate. Commander Lu's words gave her new insights and reflections on her work.
Next, Lin Ying decided to follow Commander Lu's advice and hand over the design drawings to professionals for research and production. She believed that this new type of chainsaw would bring greater convenience to the workers and contribute to the country's construction.
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