Chapter 28: One-armed Chief Instructor, the Person Most Worthy of Respect

Thump thump thump!

Hearing the knocking outside, Chu Miaomiao instinctively felt a jolt of alarm, her little face flushing crimson.

"Ah, who is it?"

"Qin Miao, it's me!"

"Teacher Li? Please wait a moment."

Qin Miao went to open the door and saw Teacher Li holding a book: "Qin Miao, your lecture today was excellent. After I went back, I looked through some materials and found that many of the theories are from the specialized course Data Structures, so I wanted to discuss them with you."

"Now?"

"Hmm, if you have time now..."

"Alright, come in then."

At this moment, Qin Miao understood the Computer Science Department's intention: arranging a room for him in the faculty bachelor building was to make it easier for him to ask questions! If he were in the dormitory, the teachers would surely feel embarrassed to visit him. It seems this little nest isn't warm either.

"Huh, where's Chu Miaomiao?"

Qin Miao glanced around but didn't see Chu Miaomiao; oh well, better hurry and get rid of Teacher Li!

Data Structures is already a relatively specialized course in computer science.

Early computers were mainly used in scientific computing, with the relationships between data measured by formulas; it wasn't until 1968 that Professor Knuth of the United States first expounded the logical structure of data in his textbook, which can be considered the enlightenment of this course.

And the true flourishing of Data Structures came in the 1980s, as computer technology developed, it became richer, being incorporated into various programs and even encapsulated for user convenience.

Even Eastern computer teachers, regarding the Data Structures course, still remained at the most superficial level of understanding; thus… who knows how long this saying has been around.

When Qin Miao let out his fifth yawn, he glanced at his watch.

"It's half past ten! Teacher Li, shall we continue another day?"

"Well… alright, Qin Miao, your explanations just now were really good, profound yet accessible…"

"Cough cough, Teacher Li, let me see you off…"

"No need."

Bang!

After closing the door, Qin Miao let out a long sigh. Ah, I guess I'll have to make the lab my home from now on, these people…

"Wait!"

"How did someone crawl out from under the bed?"

Fortunately the room had been cleaned, so under the bed wasn't too dirty. Qin Miao looked at Chu Miaomiao: "It's so late, you should go back…"

"If you go back to the dorm, the doors are already locked!"

"Go to room 309 and sleep with your relatives."

"I… I can go take a shower during the day, but at night… my sister and brother-in-law…"

This faculty bachelor building is ostensibly for unmarried staff, but due to limited family housing, some married staff can't move in and have to stay temporarily in the bachelor building!

Qin Miao was stunned, this…

"I… I guess I'll go knock on the dormitory door…"

"Forget it." Qin Miao said helplessly: "Just sleep here."

"How can that be, you…"

"I'll go back to the lab; I've had such a hard life!" Qin Miao sighed. After finally finding a little nest, he runs into this situation…

"Or you could also sleep here; the bed is big enough…"

"Of course not." Qin Miao shook his head repeatedly: "If this gets out, it would…"

"It would be bad for my reputation!" Qin Miao shook his head as he walked out, pulling the door shut from outside.

"What a hard life! Fortunately, I have the key to the metal cutting teaching and research lab workshop!"

Staggering over, Qin Miao saw a group of people busy in the workshop, the CNC machine spinning rapidly, metal shavings constantly flying off.

"Even in the middle of the night, they aren't resting?"

"What is Professor Yuan up to? Wait! Among those in green uniforms, there's someone special: white-haired, slender, his right sleeve looks empty?"

Qin Miao instantly felt a surge of excitement; if he hadn't guessed wrong, this person must be… Zhu Lao! He strode forward and entered.

"I never expected Ha Gong Da to produce an artillery genius!" At that moment, the one-armed elder was sighing: "The last base-detonated shell we sent to Locust Tree Ridge, after careful study, turned out to be tailor-made for our 152mm cannon, the best base-detonated shell ever. This time, the rear-exhaust shell has also appeared; the design of this rear exhaust is brilliant!"

"That's only natural, Old Zhu, little Qin is… uh, speak of the devil and he appears!"

Professor Yuan waved at Qin Miao: "Come, Qin Miao, let me introduce you; these are experts from the Capital's Institute 201! This is Engineer Zhu, he's an authority in our country's artillery field!"

Locust Tree Ridge, Institute 201, Zhu Lao — putting it all together, it's correct!

Qin Miao bowed deeply: "Zhu Lao, greetings!"

Professor Yuan was somewhat curious; even when seeing the president or the previous military region leaders, he had never seen Qin Miao so respectful!

The Zhu Lao before him deserved Qin Miao's such respect!

Zhu Lao, born in 1918 in Mountain City, arrived in Extended Peace in 1938, was one of the outstanding patriotic youths of the time; later he joined the Eighth Route Army's 115th Division, went to the anti-Japanese battlefield, and thus began his career as a military-industry expert. Blasting city walls, modifying mortars for direct fire, etc., are all the fruits of his wisdom.

In 1948, during a mortar test-fire organization, his right arm was blown off; after two surgeries, the right arm was completely removed. Although he only had one arm left, he never bowed before life, solving living problems with that single arm, then continued to devote himself to military-industry R&D, becoming the nation's most renowned artillery expert!

In the mid-1980s, Zhu Lao had already retired, but was recalled to his unit to undertake the R&D task for third-generation tanks. With one arm, he ran back and forth between tank factories, engine plants, and the Capital; once he fell downstairs and broke his ribs, he still insisted on finishing the meeting before going to the hospital!

Relying on his indomitable spirit, Zhu Lao led countless researchers to develop the national treasure: the 99 Tank! When this tank passed the parade ground, it greatly enhanced national and military prestige! The title "One-armed Chief Instructor" spread throughout the nation.

Having achieved success, when Zhu Lao retired again, he left the unspent research funds to his successor for improving the 99 Tank!

This wasn't due to extra funding from superiors; it was what he saved! Staying in guesthouses, unwilling to spend on laundry, in freezing weather he washed clothes with his one arm… Zhu Lao and his ilk are the people Qin Miao admires and respects the most!

"Young man, your inventions are fantastic! Would you like to come to our Institute 201…"

"Zhu Lao, thank you for your kindness, but I'm still a Ha Gong Da student, just a freshman." Qin Miao said: "I haven't even thought about job assignment after graduation."

Beside them, the Ha Gong Da teachers finally breathed a sigh of relief; if Zhu Lao wanted personnel, they really wouldn't be able to stop him — if Qin Miao left, it would be a major loss for Ha Gong Da!