Qu Jianlei took it from the old liar and turned it over twice. It was really...something.

He came into contact with many scientific journals on Blue Star, and this was the first time he came into contact with scientific journals from the wasteland.

Moreover, the text here is the fourth type of text, and there are many professional terms. He has never been exposed to it before, so he really doesn’t understand it.

However, it is undeniable that the civilization in the wasteland before the end of the world was really awesome.

Even though it has declined now, some ideas are still far superior to Blue Star. I cannot accept this.

After a few cursory glances, he had a clear understanding that this journal was really good and could not be bought on the market.

Just when he was thinking about what to say, he felt a sudden pain in his head.

Somehow, he could feel that Xiaohu, the artificial intelligence, seemed to want to include this journal.

However, it’s normal. Who can resist the temptation of “the first time”?

So he nodded slightly, "Okay, although this journal... forget it, I can give you a reasonable explanation."

"Sure enough, there is no sonic flaw detector?" Geng Shougong was immediately overjoyed. This time it really happened!

"I will record the entire process of your explanation, and finally...can you sign to confirm it?"

"Signing...please wait a moment for this," Qu Jianlei's eyes looked a little strange, "What process do you plan to record?"

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Chapter 84: Thirsty for talents (fourth update)

Geng Shougong was stunned when he heard Qu Jianlei's question, "I plan to record the explanation process... didn't I agree?"

"I never said I wanted to explain it to you," Qu Jianlei replied sternly, "I just said I can give you an explanation!"

To explain and...give an explanation, Geng Shougong thought for a while and asked, "Is there any difference between the two?"

The two are not the same thing at all, okay? Qu Jianlei felt a little helpless.

"Do you think I should explain to you how we can detect hidden dangers in the spindle without a flaw detector?"

"Isn't it this?" Geng Shougong became more and more confused, "There is no explanation, how can you confirm it?"

"By the way, I just need a confirmation," Qu Jianlei waved his hand, "Just bring over ten or eight spindles."

"I'll help you detect hidden dangers and non-hidden dangers... is that enough?"

The maintenance technician wearing oil-stained sleeves couldn't help it, "What about the inspection process?"

"Don't ask about the process, I'll just give you the results," Qu Jianlei said without even looking at him, "There are so many people who want to be my apprentice... Are you worthy of that?"

"Hurry and get the spindle, we are in a hurry to go hunting."

The group of people exchanged confused glances for a while, and finally turned and left.

About half an hour later, several people came over with three spindles.

After putting down the spindle, everyone else left, leaving Geng Shougong alone.

This reaction was a bit interesting, so Qu Jianlei no longer avoided him.

He looked around the three main axes again and again, touched each one one by one, and raised his hand to knock.

Geng Shougong kept staring, frowning tightly: Is this the test?

After Qu Jianlei turned around once, he raised his head and said, "The three spindles... are all scrapped."

"Huh?" Geng Shougong pointed to one of them, "Is there something wrong with this one too?"

"There are hidden dangers," Qu Jianlei answered simply, "There are a lot of trachoma inside, so it should be a substandard product."

"Trachoma..." Geng Shougong was suddenly shocked. He originally thought that this spindle was good.

In fact, in the eyes of wastelanders, parts with blisters are not a big problem.

This is the case in a society where materials are scarce. You can just use it if you can. Trachoma will only reduce the strength and durability of the components.

Of course, if it is found to be "substandard goods", it will naturally not be allowed to continue to be sold.

But the next moment, his shock was replaced by stronger curiosity.

He couldn't bear it anymore, so he asked aloud, "Can you tell me how you detected it?"

Qu Jianlei looked at him sideways and found that besides being curious, his eyes were clear.

He looked at it for four or five seconds, then finally sighed and asked helplessly, "What is the principle of the sonic flaw detector?"

"Of course it's based on the reflection of the echo..." Geng Shougong replied subconsciously, and then he was stunned.

"That's right, it's the echo," Qu Jianlei asked naturally, "Didn't you notice that I knocked on the spindle one by one?"

Geng Shougong had indeed considered this, but this possibility... was really unacceptable to him.

Even after receiving confirmation from the other party, he still couldn't help but say, "Isn't this a bit too fake?"

Qu Jianlei didn't mind the other party's offense, because he knew very well that his answer was a bit bizarre.

He just said calmly, "Just because you can't do something, doesn't mean others can't do it."

You obviously haven't heard of the story of the eighth-level fitter... There is even the legend of the eighth-level plus.

Geng Shougong was stunned for a while, then nodded slightly in disbelief, "So, what's the problem with the other two spindles?"

"It's scrapped anyway, why do you ask so many questions?" Qu Jianlei didn't intend to satisfy his curiosity.

It's enough to show off a little bit of your hand. To survive in the wasteland, it's very necessary to hide your clumsiness appropriately.

But his attitude wasn't too bad, "You can confirm if you go back and check if there are any trachoma on this spindle."

"I definitely want to check this," Geng Shougong nodded without hesitation.

"It's not that I don't believe you, but this kind of thing is too unbelievable. The craftsmanship of the spindle...how can there be blisters?"

"Yes," Qu Jianlei nodded with deep sympathy, "I was also very curious, and I even knocked more during the test."

Once tech nerds talk about technology, it's easy to get caught up in it.

However, Geng Shougong still had some official status. He asked casually, "Have you ever been certified as a maintenance engineer?"

He wanted to confirm whether this person only had this skill, or was also strong in other aspects.

Qu Jianlei did not answer directly, but asked, "Why do you need certification?"

"Why not get certification?" Geng Shougong was successfully led astray, "Isn't it good to have a job that guarantees harvests during droughts and floods?"

Qu Jianlei replied calmly, "I don't like the kind of life where the end can be seen at a glance."

This view is somewhat similar to that of the rebellious girl Claire, but he does not like an ordinary, uneventful life.

Geng Shougong was defeated by this answer. It must be admitted that some people are indeed unwilling to be ordinary.

Then, there is no need to continue this topic, "If there is a difficult maintenance job in the future, are you willing to take it?"

"It depends on the situation," Qu Jianlei replied lightly, "Actually, I'm not short of this little money."

Small money... Geng Shougong continued to be speechless. He made four hundred silver dollars in less than two days. Do you call this small money?

He could feel that the other party was indeed not short of money, and the equipment and layout in the yard already showed this.

However, do you want to be so loud? "Can you polish a qualified engine by hand?"

Qu Jianlei thought about it, then nodded slightly, "An engine that is not too difficult should have no problems."

"But I don't have much interest in this. It's a waste of time. There's no need to make a living on it."

Not interested... Geng Shougong was speechless again, but through this answer, he basically judged the other party's maintenance level.

Just for this skill, there is no problem in obtaining a C-level maintenance technician certification.

If there are no obvious shortcomings in other aspects, it should not be difficult to obtain Class B certification.

Why is such a master of mechanical maintenance so uninterested in his own specialty?

Geng Shougong wished he could force this guy into the settlement to stop him from being so dishonest.

But then I thought about it, if this person really takes this path, he will be certified as A-level sooner or later, and Zhou Liu... there will be no one left.

For him, discovering A-level maintenance technicians is an achievement, but improving local maintenance levels and prospering the market is also credit.

So he no longer worries about this, but there is still a problem.

He had to think of a way to increase the other party's interest in maintenance without wasting his skills.

Geng Shougong thought for a moment and said, "You seem to be very interested in mechanical journals?"

"Yeah," Qu Jianlei nodded, not hiding this, "You don't have to worry about many arts."

"I can provide you with journals," Geng Shougong stared into his eyes and spoke slowly.

"In exchange, you have to help Zhou Liu repair the equipment three times a year when the time is convenient... at a reasonable price."

They emphasized "convenient timing" and "reasonable price". How can you say that you are sincere?

"Forget it," Qu Jianlei shook his head simply, "I don't like any restrictions... I can spend money to buy journals."

"Can money buy this?" Geng Shougong was angry and funny, "My conditions are already very relaxed."
To be continued...