Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

Chapter 780 Young People's Ambition 5

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the dreamlike mist like a soft veil, it slowly fell into the quiet courtyard. The courtyard, which was originally a bit sleepy, was instantly awakened by the warm sunlight, as if covered with a layer of golden light. At this time, Liu Guangqi, Liu Guangfu and Yan Jiecheng, as if given new vitality by the sunshine, were all full of energy and could not wait to devote themselves to the improvement of kitchen utensils.

Liu Guangfu took the lead. With a firm look in his eyes and steady steps, he walked to the iron pot that had just taken shape, and took up the grinding tool without hesitation. He knew very well that the burrs on the edge of the iron pot were like little hedgehogs hidden in the dark. If they were not cleaned up, they would easily cut their hands when they were used in the future, which would be a big trouble. So, he held the grinding tool firmly and tightly with both hands, like an experienced soldier holding his weapon tightly. He moved the tool slowly and evenly along the edge of the pot, and each move was just right. His eyes were fixed on every detail, as if he wanted to see through the iron pot, not letting go of any possible burrs. Even the slightest bump could not escape his sharp eyes.

As the grinding tool in his hand rubbed against the edge of the iron pot, the "rustling" grinding sound began to sound rhythmically. This sound, like a beautiful labor song, echoed in the yard. At the same time, tiny iron filings fluttered down from the edge of the pot like naughty elves. Under the sunlight, they sparkled with golden light, like golden snowflakes dancing in the air, adding a different kind of romance to this seemingly boring work.

On the other hand, Yan Jiecheng was focused on further strengthening the pot rack. He knew that the stability of the pot rack was the key to the safety of the entire kitchenware, and he could not afford to be careless. He bent down and carefully checked each welding point, with a focused look, as if he was examining a precious work of art. Suddenly, his eyes fixed on a weld, and he found that the weld was a little thin, like a fragile pillar of a building, and problems could occur at any time. He did not dare to slack off, and quickly picked up the welding tools and prepared to repair the welding.

He stared at the welding spot with full concentration, without blinking, as if the whole world only had this small welding spot. His hands operated the tools skillfully, and every movement was precise, like a skilled dancer dancing on the stage. As the "sizzling" sound continued, a bright weld gradually thickened and became stronger under his operation, as if showing its strength to people. As time went by, fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead, which slid down his cheeks and wet his clothes. But he didn't bother to wipe it off, but just kept busy, with only one firm thought in his mind: he must make this pot rack more stable and durable, and there must be no mistakes.

Liu Guangqi was like a general who planned and planned the overall situation in an orderly manner. He was tall and straight, with sharp eyes, pacing back and forth in the yard, always paying attention to the progress of every work link.

Sometimes he would walk hurriedly to Liu Guangfu's side, bend down slightly, and carefully check the progress of the iron pot's polishing. His focused eyes seemed to see through every inch of the iron pot's surface. While watching, he stretched out his fingers and gently touched the edge of the pot, feeling the fineness of the polishing. Once he found some corners that were easily overlooked, such as the slight protrusions at the connection between the edge of the pot and the pot body, or the inconspicuous burrs on the edge of the bottom of the pot, he would immediately remind Liu Guangfu softly: "Guangfu, you have to polish this carefully. If these small places are not handled well, it will be troublesome to use it in the future." Liu Guangfu always nodded seriously and polished more carefully according to Liu Guangqi's instructions.

Sometimes he would come to Yan Jiecheng with big strides, staring at the pot rack, and carefully check the reinforcement of the pot rack. He gently shook the pot rack with his hands to feel its stability, and then squatted down to carefully check each welding point. With his rich experience, he can keenly perceive whether there are potential problems in the welding points. For some places where the welding is not full enough or the weld is not uniform, he will give Yan Jiecheng some professional suggestions: "Jiecheng, look at this welding point, you can re-weld it to make the weld thicker, so that the pot rack will be stronger and more durable. And here, the weld can be polished a little smoother, and it will be more convenient to use in the future." Yan Jiecheng listened and took notes carefully, and then further improved the pot rack according to Liu Guangqi's suggestions.

In addition to paying attention to the details of the work in front of him, Liu Guangqi also stopped from time to time, frowned slightly, and fell into deep thought. The overall design of the kitchenware kept appearing in his mind, thinking whether the current design is reasonable and whether there are any areas for improvement. He would imagine the various situations that this set of kitchenware might encounter during actual use, such as the requirements for heat and pots when cooking different dishes, as well as the user's operating habits. Through such thinking, he hopes to make this set of kitchenware more perfect and more in line with people's usage needs.

After a morning of intense and busy work like a battle, the iron pot has undergone a huge change under Liu Guangfu's careful polishing. The originally rough and burred edges have now become as smooth as a mirror. Touching it gently with your hand is like touching delicate silk, without any burrs, as if you can feel that every inch of the metal surface exudes a soft luster. And the pot stand has become more solid and reliable with Yan Jiecheng's hard work. Every welding point is tightly fitted, like a carefully spliced work of art, as if it is integrated without a single flaw. Even if you shake it hard, the pot stand is as stable as a mountain and will not shake at all.

The three of them looked at the results of their hard work for the whole morning, and they all showed satisfied smiles on their faces. The smiles were like flowers blooming in spring, bright and proud. They looked at each other, their eyes full of a sense of accomplishment and recognition of each other.

However, just as they were immersed in the joy of success and preparing for the final overall debugging, a new problem suddenly appeared like a stumbling block in front of them. When they carefully placed the iron pot on the pot rack, they found a not-so-harmonious phenomenon: the height of the pot rack did not match the height of the stove. The iron pot was placed a little too high, like an unsociable note, breaking the originally harmonious picture. When preparing to light a fire to cook for testing, they found that the flame could not fully contact the bottom of the pot. The weak flame could only lick part of the bottom of the pot, and most of the bottom of the pot was still cold. This will not only affect the cooking efficiency, making the meals that could have been prepared quickly become time-consuming, but may also waste a lot of fuel. After all, during the combustion process of the fuel, a large part of the heat is lost in the air in vain and does not really play a role. Looking at the situation in front of them, the three people's original smiles gradually disappeared, their brows frowned again, and they fell into new thinking and discussion.

Liu Guangqi's eyebrows were tightly knitted together, as if two small hills were lying across his forehead. He walked steadily and eagerly, circling the pot rack and the iron pot again and again, his eyes like searchlights, not missing any details. His eyes scanned back and forth between the supporting legs of the pot rack, the bottom of the iron pot, and the surface of the stove. His mind was like a high-speed computer, quickly thinking about various possible solutions. For every idea that flashed through his mind, he would quickly evaluate its feasibility and possible effects in his mind, while also considering the difficulties and problems that might be encountered in actual operation.

After a while, his eyes suddenly brightened, like a meteor streaking across the night sky, illuminating the predicament before him. He said excitedly: "We can shorten the legs of the pot rack a little bit, so that we can lower the height of the pot rack and make the iron pot fit better with the stove. In this way, the flame can fully contact the bottom of the pot, improve cooking efficiency, and save fuel, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone!"

Liu Guangfu and Yan Jiecheng were stunned for a moment after hearing Liu Guangqi's proposal, and then nodded in agreement. Their eyes revealed their trust in Liu Guangqi and their expectation of solving the problem. Without the slightest hesitation, they acted quickly, like well-trained soldiers receiving orders.

Liu Guangfu walked quickly to the toolbox and took out a brand new ruler. He came to the pot rack, squatted down, his eyes focused and serious, as if he was conducting an extremely precise scientific experiment. He carefully attached the ruler to the supporting leg and carefully measured the difference between the supporting leg and the ideal height. His fingers slid lightly on the ruler, and his eyes were fixed on the scale on the ruler, fearing that there would be a slight error. After measuring each supporting leg, he would carefully record the data and then compare it with the previously measured data to ensure the accuracy of the measurement. He knew that even a one-millimeter error could affect the final adjustment effect, resulting in the iron pot and stove still not being perfectly matched.

Yan Jiecheng was busy preparing the cutting tools. He carefully checked the various parts of the cutting tools to ensure that they were in good performance, safe and reliable. He gently pulled the start rope of the cutting blade, listened to the sound of the cutting blade slowly turning, and judged whether it was running smoothly. He also adjusted the angle and depth of the cutting tool, waiting for Liu Guangfu to give accurate measurement data. He held the tool slightly with both hands, and his eyes revealed a kind of determination and concentration, as if he was ready to face the challenge.

After Liu Guangfu had measured repeatedly and accurately reported the length that needed to be shortened, Yan Jiecheng took a deep breath to calm himself. He held the cutting tool firmly with both hands, just like a skilled sculptor holding a chisel. He aimed the cutting blade of the cutting tool at the supporting legs and slowly pressed the start button. With the sound of "sizzling", metal debris flew everywhere like snowflakes. Yan Jiecheng carefully controlled the force and direction of the cutting, and his eyes were fixed on the cutting surface to ensure that it was flat and smooth. He leaned forward slightly and adjusted his posture as the cutting progressed to maintain the best cutting state. After cutting a certain distance, he would stop the tool and check the cutting effect. If there was anything he was not satisfied with, he would make adjustments in time. Under his careful operation, after a while, all four supporting legs were successfully shortened to the appropriate length. The neat cutting surface, like a carefully polished work of art, showed Yan Jiecheng's superb skills and rigorous work attitude.

Next, they reassembled the pot rack and put the iron pot on it again. This time, the iron pot and the stove were perfectly matched in height, and the flames were able to evenly wrap around the bottom of the pot, as if they were jumping happily. The three of them smiled at each other, and a big stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground.

But the challenge did not end there. When they tried to use the kitchenware for cooking, they found that the heat conductivity of the iron pot was not ideal. The food was heated unevenly in the pot, and some parts were burnt while others were not cooked through. Liu Guangqi fell into deep thought again. He knew that if this problem was not solved, it would be difficult to put this kitchenware into real use.

After some hard thinking, Liu Guangqi suddenly came up with a solution. He said excitedly: "We can add a layer of metal coating with better thermal conductivity to the bottom of the iron pan, which can improve the heat conductivity of the iron pan and make the food heated more evenly."

Liu Guangfu and Yan Jiecheng both thought this method was feasible. But they were faced with a new problem: where to find suitable metal coating materials? Liu Guangqi thought about it and said, "We can go to the hardware store in town and see if we can find suitable materials."

So, the three of them ignored their tiredness and went to the hardware store in town. In the hardware store, they carefully asked about the characteristics and uses of various metal materials. After some comparison and selection, they finally found a heat-conducting metal coating material suitable for the bottom of the iron pot.

After returning home, they did not take a break and started working again. Liu Guangfu carefully mixed the metal coating materials in a certain proportion, and Yan Jiecheng was responsible for evenly applying the prepared materials to the bottom of the iron pot. Liu Guangqi carefully supervised every step to ensure that the quality and thickness of the coating met the requirements.

After several hours of hard work, the metal coating was finally applied. They placed the iron pot in a ventilated place to dry, waiting for the coating to completely solidify. During this process, the three people were nervous and excited, as they didn't know whether this improvement could successfully solve the problem of uneven heat conduction.

Finally, the coating was completely cured. They could not wait to put the iron pan on the pan rack, light the stove, and start the final test. As the flame burned, the iron pan gradually became hotter, and they nervously observed the heating of the food in the iron pan. After a while, they were pleasantly surprised to find that the food was heated evenly in the pan, and no part of it was burnt or undercooked.

The three of them hugged each other excitedly, their faces filled with the joy of victory. After several days and nights of hard work, they finally succeeded in making a set of practical and convenient kitchen utensils. These kitchen utensils not only condensed their efforts and wisdom, but also carried their yearning and pursuit for a better life.