Chapter 57

After all, such examples aren't unheard of in the world—didn't Qian Sulian just develop a fighter like this?

Thinking of this, Li Mingyang could no longer suppress the urge stirring in his heart; he decisively went to the restroom, first tidying up his disheveled appearance.

At least wash his head first, then shave; being alone at home there's no need to worry too much about appearance, but when going into the lab, one still ought to pay some attention.

……

"Yo, little junior, why are you thinking of coming to the lab today? Could it be that your model aircraft design is finally perfected, ready to start construction?"

Just arrived at the lab door, Li Mingyang met Eldest Senior Sister Wang Yaqin; seeing Li Mingyang's completely renewed appearance, plus the excitement and anticipation on his face.

Wang Yaqin immediately thought, her little junior finally felt prepared and ready to get to work.

Unable to resist making a couple of teasing remarks on the spot, she also couldn't help feeling some anticipation, not knowing what kind of finished product this little junior would actually produce.

"Yes, senior sister, I feel I'm more or less prepared here; after all, as a junior my ability is limited, no matter how much I prepare I can't reach the ideal state."

"Rather than wasting oneself in internal friction, it's better to first try making a finished product—at least it can hone one's hands-on ability."

"Anyway, I'm fully aware of my own ability; compared to the senior brothers and sisters, there's no way I can match them."

"But it's good that I'm still young, just entered school; there will be plenty of time and opportunity later to improve gradually."

After saying that, Li Mingyang paused a moment, looking at the expectant expression on Wang Yaqin's face beside him; he could guess with his big toe what she was thinking.

Nothing more than wanting to see this novice make a fool of himself for a laugh.

This is also one of humanity's flaws; although there's no ill intent, people just love to join in the fun, and the gossip fire forever burns fiercely.

"I don't know if senior sister has time today? Today is my first attempt at making something as a junior; I expect there are many things I don't understand."

"If senior sister is free, why not come together to give the junior some guidance?"

As for others watching the spectacle, Li Mingyang doesn't care at all; after all, no matter how talented someone is, nobody starts out as a top expert.

Isn't everyone just a novice who stumbled along the way?

Moreover, regarding what he's not good at, Li Mingyang has no intention of hiding it; such behavior only wastes his own time and brings no benefit.

Since Wang Yaqin next door wants to watch the fun, rather than let her sneak a peek, it's better to directly invite her to come to the site and give some guidance on the work.

At least having such an experienced Eldest Senior Sister nearby will definitely make his learning speed much faster than if he were alone in the lab blindly figuring things out.

This way, his first hands-on attempt will have a teacher's guidance, while Wang Yaqin beside him will also have her desire to watch the fun satisfied.

In a sense, this can also be considered a win-win cooperation.

"Like that……"

Upon hearing Li Mingyang's words, Wang Yaqin's eyes indeed flickered with a hint of emotion, although she still had plenty of tasks to finish today.

But at least going over to watch the little junior's spectacle and giving some guidance shouldn't take too much time, right?

Thinking this over, Wang Yaqin's hesitation vanished; she decisively and readily nodded in agreement:

"Since the little junior has warmly invited me, senior sister naturally doesn't mind helping with this small favor; by the way, the other senior brothers and sisters in the lab are probably also free."

"Little junior, would you like senior sister to call them all over?"

"After all, senior sister alone always has some things she's not good at, but if we call the other senior brothers and sisters over, then no matter what problem the little junior encounters…"

"I believe that if everyone pitches in, we should be able to easily help the little junior work out a perfect solution."

Going by the principle that shared joy is better than solo joy, Wang Yaqin's eyes shifted and she quickly proposed a brand-new suggestion.

Although it sounded reasonable at first hearing, Li Mingyang couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly.

If you want to watch the fun, just say so; you're just a newcomer, a rookie—how could a Doctor who's about to graduate, an Eldest Senior Sister, possibly be unable to guide?

After all, what I'm making isn't some high-end, fancy gadget; I came over mainly to test whether my engine design is reasonable.

Regarding the little expression on Li Mingyang's face, Wang Yaqin naturally noticed it, though she indeed pretended not to have seen it.

Joking aside, the spectacle of newcomer little juniors making their first hands-on attempt is originally one of the few entertainment activities in the lab.

Looking at every member of the lab, even including him, Wang Yaqin, wasn't it the same back in the day?

Furthermore, watching the fun is only one aspect; Wang Yaqin's earlier words, though sounding lofty, were indeed sincere.

After this, at least it can bring Li Mingyang's relationship with the other lab members much closer.

And the folks in the lab indeed each have their own specialties, although compared to their own teacher they're not worth mentioning.

But at least teaching Li Mingyang, this newcomer, is sufficient.

After this, Li Mingyang can be considered acquainted with everyone; later, if he wants to ask about anything, he can easily find someone.

"Sure, if the senior brothers and sisters want to come over, then come on; it's a good chance for me to get some advice."

"Closing doors and making carts is a no-go; having the senior brothers and sisters point the way is naturally a great thing."

Although regarding Wang Yaqin's little thoughts, Li Mingyang could say he has them firmly under control, he nevertheless has no intention of refusing.

Drawing closer to his senior brothers and sisters is also quite beneficial for his future studies.

……

"By the way, is the little junior really a freshman undergrad just recruited by the teacher? And moreover, a first-year undergrad who just started this year?"

"Could it be that we've misremembered? Actually, the little junior isn't taking freshman year this year but is a first-year graduate student?"

Originally, everyone came over with the mindset of watching the fun; in their view, Li Mingyang's work this time is just like a child's toy.

There's definitely no technical content; the reason they all showed up is mainly to see Li Mingyang flustered and making a funny spectacle.

If there were another experimental failure or something, that would truly be perfect.

This way, in the coming years, whenever they see Li Mingyang again, they'll have a lasting topic for teasing.

But as Li Mingyang proceeded step by step, with a simple miniature engine gradually taking shape.

The expressions on the faces of these senior brothers and sisters also shifted gradually from initial teasing to present astonishment.

Even as the Eldest Senior Sister Wang Yaqin, she has begun to doubt life at this moment, wondering whether her memory has become muddled from doing too many experiments.

Is this really the level a freshman should have?