Chapter 1 Will This Be My World?

Chang Ming picked up the object and saw that it was a bamboo "puppy," very rudimentary. Four bamboo pieces served as its limbs, while two bamboo tubes of different lengths represented its body and head. A piece of fur was haphazardly wrapped around the head and body, and two small red stones were embedded in the fur, symbolizing its eyes

Chang Ming recalled his grandfather's words: "You are just a stubborn mule! As long as you are not provoked, you are fine, but once you are, you will kick back with a hoof!"

Chang Ming twirled the bamboo stick twice and handed the freshly made bamboo dragonfly to the child's hand

Chang Ming responded with a sound, his index finger and thumb pinching a small knife, steadily slicing off a thin, delicate strip of bamboo. He made two cuts at each end of the bamboo strip, allowing it to exhibit a slight twisted curve.

It can be said that this world is a world belonging to the mechanists

Chang Ming accidentally broke the bamboo dog, which caused the two children to cry loudly. After trying to comfort them for a long time, he ultimately had to make amends with bamboo dragonflies. Children, after all, have short memories; upon seeing the bamboo dragonflies, they forgot about the dog. Now, with tears still on their faces, they lifted their heads and began to laugh heartily.

He originally thought that his life would continue like this until one day he became a person like his grandfather. However, an event that occurred in the third year of junior high completely changed his life.

Changming's head buzzed with noise, Huanglin Mountain? Another unfamiliar place name.

The sunlight shone on the golden bamboo, and the golden ripples dazzled Changming's eyes

Chang Ming hid in the corner and saw his grandfather's profile. He was still arguing his case, but his gaze was no longer as confident and resolute as before; instead, it was filled with deep resignation

There is no need to be a worker now; young people should all attend university and join reputable companies!

As he reached the doorstep, a heated argument erupted from within the house. Chang Ming shivered and quietly hid behind the door

He has always harbored a small dream in his heart, and no matter how busy his studies become, he has never given up on his practice for a single day

He tightly clutched the certificate in his hand—this was awarded today, as he had won the championship in the city's middle school robotics competition! Remembering the efforts his grandfather had made with him before the competition, he could hardly wait to share this news with his grandfather

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It is about to rain heavily outside, with thunder and lightning, while I am in the dormitory simmering beef, feeling that this is the only happiness.

Moreover, it seems to be an unfamiliar otherworld

Jinzhu Village ... . ... I have never heard of this place before

The radio on the table intermittently emits a rhythmic crackling noise; no matter how the frequency is adjusted, only a few fragmented words can be heard amidst the hissing static.

A wall, no, a person walked in. Chang Ming immediately felt that the room had become significantly darker.

Grandfather, were you the one who brought me into this world

Before Changming even understood what status and identity were symbolized by a Level 8 technician, he was already dazzled and amazed by the abilities possessed by such a technician

The mechanism ... Yes, the ship flying through the heavens is called the Mechanism Ferry, and the tools you see before you are also referred to as mechanisms

Chang Ming, puzzled, raised his head and immediately saw two small faces crumpled together across from him. The two children stood side by side in front of him, staring blankly at the bamboo dog that had been split in two along with the picture book in his hand. Their mouths slowly opened wide, revealing two missing front teeth. Following that, they both let out a loud cry, tears streaming down their faces, while sobbing and shouting: "My dog, my dog, it was broken by the bad uncle!"

The radio fell silent for a few seconds, and the static grew louder

Grandfather angrily said: "You are also the daughter of a worker; these are the basic skills of workers! Everyone should be able to do them!"

At last, the fragments of those memories slowly faded away, and Changming's gaze returned to the simple yet wondrous mechanisms in the village.

What do you want to tell me

Mother impatiently said: "Dad, I can't explain it to you! In any case, listen to me, I am his mother and I won't harm him. Don't let Xiao Ming play with those things anymore; let him study well and get into a good university"

Grandfather smiled: "Indeed, after listening hundreds of thousands of times and practicing hundreds of thousands of times, one can gradually accumulate a sense of it"

Although the shadow was small in stature, its force was considerable. Chang Ming, who had not fully regained his balance, was knocked down and fell onto the ground.

Her voice is crisp and sweet, yet what she says is a jumble. Can a little brother grow on bamboo? Can people grow on bamboo!

He is now utterly convinced that he has indeed traveled through time. The world he has entered is a completely different new world from the one he previously knew

This wrench is all too familiar to Changming; it was the very one his grandfather used when repairing radios. After his grandfather passed away, it became a relic of his, which Changming accepted. His grandfather used this wrench for a lifetime, and after receiving it, Changming would often hold it in his hands, reminiscing about his grandfather. Now that he has arrived in this unfamiliar place, how did the wrench come along with him?

What shocked Changming the most was that not long ago, a huge shadow would sweep across the sky; it was a ship! A ship approximately one hundred meters long, equipped with masts and anchors, and adorned with three layers of white sails! The white sails reflected a play of light and shadow under the sun, resembling layers of white clouds, quietly and seemingly slowly lifting this massive vessel as it glided over the village, disappearing into the clouds.

This small bamboo dog is quite similar to the toys he made in his childhood, even a bit rougher, but the key point is that this small bamboo dog can move

As the sun sets in the west, the blood-red glow spreads across the courtyard. It is only then that Chang Ming realizes that the buildings and walls of this state-owned factory have become somewhat dilapidated, revealing signs of decay.

Mother said: "Dad, your ideas are outdated! Why still be a worker? Young people should go to university now and join good companies!"

The bamboo dog fell apart in his hands; he did not intend to break it, but after it was broken, he saw more clearly—whether it was a battery or a spring, there was nothing inside the dog's body! It was completely empty inside!

Wooden beams and thatched roofs, what place is this! This is definitely not his doghouse dormitory

Outside the bedroom is a dimmer hall, where several large pots are placed in the corner, seemingly soaking something that emits a pungent odor

Handcrafted mechanisms

On the other side, there are two metal arms; one is holding a stone, while the other is tied with a bamboo thread. The two sides move up and down, constantly rubbing against each other

He was just lying on a farmer's earthen bed from m.hetushu.com, which was covered with a light yellow mat. The quality of the mat was exceptional, smooth and soft, exuding a refreshing coolness, clearly a high-end product

His eyes stung, and memories surged like a tidal wave, everywhere filled with the past of his grandfather teaching him to hone his craft

The sky is incredibly blue, without a single white cloud, as clear as a massive gemstone

Chang Ming unconsciously rubbed the wrench in his hand, recalling events from the past

This object has a long metal handle, perfectly fitting in his hand. One end curves to form a notch, and next to the notch is a rotating bolt, making it an adjustable wrench. This wrench has clearly been used countless times, its surface polished to a soft, lustrous sheen.

A villager passed by, smiling innocently: "Young man, you have such a good temper. In fact, when the children are making a fuss, you really don't need to pay any attention to them"

Grandfather, is this the radio that someone sent for you to repair today? Let me do it!

The small bamboo dog was still wriggling incessantly in his arms; after all, this toy was made very poorly. Chang Ming, with a heavy hand, held the dog's head with one hand and the dog's body with the other, staring in astonishment.

The little girl also entered the room, timidly following behind the strong man, peeking her head to look at Chang Ming. Both of them, one large and one small, were dressed in clothing that did not resemble modern attire; there were no buttons or zippers on their bodies, and everything was fastened with cloth buttons and ties.

This person stands nearly 2 meters tall, with an extremely robust physique and a face covered in stubble. His sudden appearance would surely frighten a child into tears. Even Chang Ming, upon seeing him, couldn't help but grip the wrench tightly in his hand

The strong man followed Chang Ming out and witnessed him being knocked down. He immediately reprimanded in a muffled voice, "Huzi, Agen, didn't the village chief tell you not to play with the mechanical dog in the village? Look, you've knocked someone down!"

The children are running around on the hillside, while the small bamboo dragonflies dance in the wind, mingling with their cheerful laughter, floating gently in the air

The strong man said honestly: "This is Jinzhu Village. Yesterday morning, when everyone went up the mountain to cut bamboo, we saw you hanging on a tree, so we picked you down and brought you back. You have slept for a whole day and night, you must be hungry, let's eat!"

Chang Ming has had a profound interest in machinery since childhood. In a moment of curiosity, he completely forgot about his surroundings and devoted himself to studying this small bamboo dog.

How can such a large ship fly? What is its power source?

Chang Ming quietly walked out the door, sat on the concrete platform outside the building, and gazed at the sky

He held onto a glimmer of hope and continued to ask: "What kind of place is Jinzhu Village?"

Chang Ming was taken aback and immediately asked, "Where is this place?"

Is the battery installed? Where is the battery?

However, by the time he graduated from university, skilled technicians had indeed become a sought-after profession again. Yet, with precision CNC machine tools and inexpensive assembly line production everywhere, the era of traditional craftsmen-like technicians had long since passed

Chang Ming held the bamboo dog, turning it over and over to examine it. The bamboo dog was very light, and just by the feel of it, he could tell that it definitely did not contain dry batteries.

While other children were running wildly across the hills, Changming was busy training his fundamentals with various tools such as a chisel, a wrench, and a measuring tape. In this way, he became a "freak" in the eyes of his classmates, never fitting in, never playing with others, just a "wooden madman"

"Hehe, Xiaoming, that's not how you tap it." A hand covered in calluses took the wrench from Changming's hand, examined the radio, and gently tapped it twice.

The room is dimly lit, with only a bamboo window propped against the wall allowing a faint light to filter in, barely illuminating the outlines of the furniture inside. There is very little furniture, most of it made of bamboo, with the exception of a cabinet and two chairs.

Chang Ming first discovered that his grandfather had aged; his face was lined with deep creases, filled with the marks of time

Another mechanism. What exactly is a mechanism

Without motivation, how does it actually get moving

The noise abruptly ceased, and a clear and cheerful melody emerged, flowing like a gentle stream, lively and cascading throughout the room

The village chief stated that mechanisms are finished products created by a profession known as mechanism artisans, and they are quite expensive. In the village, they are primarily used to assist with various tasks, while in the city, mechanisms are applied in many aspects of daily life, serving a wide range of purposes

Indeed, I have traveled through time

Chang Ming did not hear them speaking, and after a long time could not find the battery. He thought to himself: If it is not electric, could it be wind-up? ... But he also did not see any bearings or gears

Two children transformed into more than a dozen, each holding a bamboo dragonfly. With a rub of their hands, the bamboo dragonflies were sent soaring into the sky, spinning gently as they danced on the wind, never falling down.

Grandfather said: "Nonsense, we are still a developing country, and industry is of utmost importance. How could we possibly not need workers? Trust me, Xiao Ming is determined to be a worker, a good worker!"

There is also mine, there is also mine

However, unlike the straw mat, the entire room is very simple

Is this the house of the farmer from ... ... ?

How is it that upon waking, I find myself in a different place

Mother no longer allows Changming to touch any tools, confining him to the desk every day, with nothing but studying. Changming is not unintelligent, but his foundation is too weak, ultimately leading him to attend an ordinary high school, and three years later, he enrolled in a subpar university

Is it a small lithium battery

The strong man said: "Jinzhu Village is located in the wilderness of the mountains. I do not know what lies beyond the great mountains! Only the village chief has been outside, oh, and Uncle Ping as well!"

Moreover, the processes of polishing bamboo silk and stirring the liquid that soaks the bamboo silk are part of the production of a type of bamboo silk known as "Shattered Gold Silk." Jinzhu Village derives its name from Shattered Gold Bamboo, and the "Shattered Gold Silk" meticulously crafted from Shattered Gold Bamboo is also one of the materials used in the making of mechanisms

This is the kind of rural earthen house that Changming has seen on television, constructed from large blue stones, with the gaps between the stones filled with mortar for waterproofing, and wooden beams supporting a thatched roof.

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These are just some trinkets, not enough to astonish Changming so much—although, like the bamboo dog he broke, no matter how he looks at them, he cannot discern where their power source lies

I haven't dreamed of my grandfather for a long time, I really miss him

How did I end up here

Embracing such a goal, Changming has been undergoing various forms of training since childhood, following the arrangements made by his grandfather.

The reason he was able to confirm this immediately was primarily due to the marvelous tools that were visible everywhere in the village

Recalling the last two sentences from his dream, his emotions became somewhat complicated

The villagers casually remarked, "Oh, the ferry from the agency, it passes by at this time every day. One in the morning, one in the evening, always on time!"

Chang Ming's eyes widened in an instant

Xiao Changming widened his eyes, and his grandfather patted his head, smiling as he said: "Grandfather does not strike randomly like you do; before striking, one must listen carefully to determine where the problem lies. Is it that the capacitor pins are loose, is there too much dust, or is there a poor connection somewhere? Each type of problem produces a different sound. To solve a problem, one must first know where the problem is."

When I grow up, I will be able to do whatever I want, right

It is impossible!

After simmering the beef for two hours, it was fragrant and spicy, just as I was about to take a bite, a bolt of lightning struck, and I lost consciousness. Before fainting, I only saw the lights flicker twice, and a white light flashed before my eyes

In this world, the one who understands and loves me the most is my grandfather, who passed away many years ago

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On a day in the third year of junior high, Chang Ming returned home from school. It was a beautiful spring day, with the sun shining warmly on him, which greatly lifted Chang Ming's spirits

Sunlight streamed in through the cracks of the window, illuminating the dust swirling in the air, every detail visible. More clearly, the face of my grandfather appeared, as if each wrinkle contained confidence and wisdom.

Do not let Xiao Ming play with those things anymore; let him focus on his studies and aim for a good university

That is the confidence and wisdom belonging to a Level 8 technician

His movements appear quite casual, yet each strike is precisely executed, with not a single superfluous action.

It is unclear why the vast majority of mechanisms cannot be mass-produced, but are instead handcrafted by artisans. Therefore, the status of these artisans is extremely high, and everyone aspires to become one.

Before losing consciousness, I was eating noodles in the company dormitory. After much effort, I had bought a pound of beef and made beef noodles myself.

The children laughed heartily, their joyful voices drifting down the hillside, filling the entire village.

The scene before falling into a stupor gradually emerged in his mind

This thing continues to charge forward, blocked by Chang Ming, crashing directly into his embrace and thrashing about.

Chang Ming was taken aback, looking at the dog in his hands, then glancing at the child in front of him, feeling the urge to cry as well

Chang Ming squinted his eyes and yawned, gazing at the ceiling

Did I travel through time

He turned over, jumped up, pushed aside the burly man, and rushed out of the room

Chang Ming smiled nostalgically as he looked down the hillside, taking in the entire village at a glance

No matter when, he always held a small piece of wood, carving, filing, and sanding it repeatedly, yet he never seemed to produce anything of note.

No, that is not an argument; it is merely one-sided reproach. Changming's mother accuses his grandfather of allowing Changming to play these games, which has hindered his studies

Chang Ming's mind was in a state of chaos. While online, he had boasted to others, claiming how impressive he would be if he were to travel through time. However, deep down, he had never truly considered the possibility of such a journey. In a completely new world devoid of the internet, toilets, and friends—one that was entirely unrelated to his past life—how many people could genuinely accept it?

The two children said with a sense of grievance: "We didn't expect it to jump out either..."

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Chang Ming, with no intention of staying, rushed out of the hall and nearly tripped over the high threshold. He managed to steady himself just in time as a shadow, no taller than his knee, charged straight towards him

With a creak, the wooden door was pushed open, and a little girl peeked in, her dark eyes looking over. As soon as she met Chang Ming's gaze, she quickly withdrew her head and shouted loudly, "Father, the little brother who grew up on the bamboo is awake!"

It has been ten years since my grandfather passed away. I did not visit his grave for the past two years, but this year I must go at least once.

A flash of silver light flickered at the corner of his eye, and Chang Ming reached out to feel something beside the pillow, once again astonished.

Chang Ming was taken aback; the child had already run away

For example, in the village, when something is being made that requires constant stirring, a metal robotic arm is fixed to the wall, with a bent section continuously performing repetitive motions in the basin

Grandfather's remarkable craftsmanship, his confident demeanor, and the respectful gazes of others when they see him gradually established a goal in Changming's heart

On the mountain path, sturdy villagers carried thick bamboo poles, shouting in unison, taking slow and steady steps as they descended one after another

Chang Ming's grandfather is a level 8 technician and is also the person he admires the most

Belonging to the world of the mechanist

Chang Ming rushed forward, his small hand picked up a wrench, and he tapped it twice on the casing of the radio

He tightened his grip on the wrench and gazed out the window. Through the bamboo lattice, he could see a grove of bamboo swaying gracefully in the wind, producing a soft rustling sound. In the distance, bright laughter and quiet conversations could be faintly heard, but they were too far away to be discerned clearly

He picked up the wrench and examined it carefully. Compared to ordinary wrenches, it has higher precision, and there is a small mechanism at the back that can be unscrewed, revealing a complete set of screwdrivers ranging from large to small.

The bamboo poles and bamboo leaves are both a vibrant green interspersed with flecks of golden patterns, making them exceptionally beautiful. This is the golden splinter bamboo, which is found in abundance throughout the mountains behind the village

I have grown up, and I want to become a worker, an outstanding Level 8 technician

Afterward, Grandpa indeed let go, allowing Changming's mother to take full responsibility for his studies

Grandfather, will this be my world?

Is your temper good

Chang Ming awoke suddenly from his slumber, his eyes snapping open.

Chang Ming's eyes widened even further: "Can you really tell just by listening?"

The lingering echoes of the dream still linger in his mind, leaving him somewhat disoriented

Chang Ming turned over and sat up, looking around in all directions

Chang Ming is also a person who has been baptized by the E-era internet, and a thought flashed through his mind like a spark.

This is all familiar to Chang Ming; apart from this, he did not notice any issues

Changming's parents have been on business trips to various external sites for many years, and he was raised by his grandfather

The middle-aged strong man said in a deep voice: "Awake, huh—time to eat!"

The child took the bamboo dragonfly and said enviously, "Strange uncle, your hands are truly skillful; you could probably be a mechanism master!"

Immediately afterwards, he cut a bamboo stick, made two cuts in the middle of the bamboo piece, and the bamboo stick was wedged in the middle, fitting perfectly.