Chapter 7: Speed of Hand

Of course. The coach also said: "If you want to operate more complex machinery, such as a magnetic helicopter, your hand speed must reach at least ten times. If it is a fighter jet, then it needs to be even higher"

In this state of near exhilaration, Yuan Ye hurried home without pause, leaving work to be made up tomorrow

Once the temperature of the beef had cooled slightly, Yuan Ye began to eat with great relish. For an office worker, this could only be considered a meal to stave off hunger, but for Yuan Ye, it was an exquisite delicacy

During his first attempt, Yuan Ye only managed to catch five stones, which was a significant disappointment for him. However, Yuan Ye did not lose heart; he understood very well that despite its simplicity, this task greatly tests the coordination between hand and eye.

The notes on driving are truly diverse and varied. It is evident that although the handwriting is somewhat hasty, it contains a significant amount of the recorder's lifelong effort.

"Then how can I improve my speed?" the boy asked curiously

Without hesitation, Yuan Ye threw the pebble into the air; however, he did not reach out to catch it, but instead observed the trajectory of the pebble's descent as closely as possible

With such a discovery, Yuan Ye once again shook his head helplessly. An F-level maneuver had already put him in a difficult position; what would an A-level maneuver be like? Yuan Ye found it hard to imagine.

However, Yuan Ye did not pay attention to the opinions of others. When he initially learned to repair magnetic vehicles and practiced driving, he was equally determined. His aptitude did not fall within the realm of genius, but he possessed an extraordinary level of diligence that was hard for others to match. As long as it was something he was committed to, no matter how difficult, tiring, or tedious it was, he would dive in without hesitation, until he mastered it thoroughly.

As Yuan Ye contemplated this, he felt a renewed surge of energy. At that moment, the aluminum basin in front of him began to emit wisps of white steam, and the water inside started to boil, releasing a fragrant aroma of beef.

After numerous attempts, Yuan Ye's progress can be described as rapid; however, this progress is limited to a hand speed of 8. Once this number is exceeded, it seems as though Yuan Ye has entered a bottleneck phase, making it increasingly difficult to achieve any further improvement.

After several dozen practice sessions, a layer of white sweat had already formed on Yuan Ye's forehead, and his stomach began to rumble.

Yuan Ye naturally heard the boy's sigh, but at this moment, he was in a great mood and had no intention of getting entangled in such trivial matters. Through his recent reflections, he had developed many ideas that could be applied to other situations. If he could improve his hand speed, not only could he repair the "watermelon slice," but he could also learn to perform the folded fan-shaped drift, thereby enhancing his work efficiency in the future

Extinguishing the bonfire, Yuan Ye returned to his small cabin. The time was now nearly midnight. Originally, Yuan Ye had intended to practice the stone-grabbing game a few more times, but upon reconsideration, he abandoned this plan, as it was already late. If he did not rest soon, he would likely be late again tomorrow.

When Yuan Ye had thought it over, he threw away the wrench in his hand, suddenly turned around, and stiffly said to the two men, one tall and one short, "Thank you!" He then dashed out of the repair shop

Yuan Ye raised his voice beside him, which is also the problem he is currently troubled by. If the issue of hand speed is resolved, the other problems will also be easily addressed.

As soon as Yuan Ye entered the room, he sat down next to the table, eagerly testing his hand speed according to the method of the uniformed woman. After performing multiplication and division, Yuan Ye ultimately arrived at the number 8.

Taking a deep breath to calm the turmoil within, Yuan Ye gradually allowed himself to settle down.

Casually flipping through a few more pages, Yuan Ye discovered that the majority of the actions introduced here are marked with difficulty levels ranging from F to A. A brief study reveals that F is considered the lowest level of difficulty, while A is the highest.

After some emotions returned to a normal standard, Yuan Ye sat down on the ground, holding the pair of stones.

Yuan Ye clicked his tongue softly a few times, carefully putting away the torn notebook. He placed two pieces of worn burlap under his hands and took down the aluminum basin

The brain, which had originally gone on strike due to frustration, has now begun to operate frantically.

Although compressed beef is classified as a convenience food, it cannot be consumed directly and must be boiled in hot water first

This was not unexpected for Yuan Ye; previously, when he was repairing the "Watermelon Slice," he had also managed to load sixteen metal balls in no more than two seconds.

When he attempted it for the first time, he suddenly realized that things were not as simple as he had imagined. Grabbing the stones seemed to require quick hand speed, but in reality, it also demanded keen observation and judgment, as the stones were not stationary in the air but were falling rapidly

In order to conserve energy, Yuan Ye did not use his home heater to boil water; instead, he went outdoors, casually found a patch of air, and started a small bonfire. When he was still a homeless child, he often used this method to keep warm

Yuan Ye let out a satisfied burp, and his stomach began to feel warm and cozy, a sensation that was very pleasant

As a result, many colleagues began to doubt whether he was suffering from epilepsy

It is already deep into the night, yet Yuan Ye remains tirelessly engaged in the game of picking up stones. Since he has advanced to the point where he can pick up 8 stones at a time, it has been no less than a hundred attempts, and his skill still hovers between 8 and 9.

Yuan Ye suddenly slammed the wrench in his hand onto the workbench, and it felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck in his mind. Speed of hand... speed of hand... speed of hand! That's right, all the problems he had encountered earlier stemmed from the issue of not keeping up with the speed of his hands. At that moment, Yuan Ye felt a sudden clarity in his mind

Since it is something that requires such effort, why is it treated so casually

He took out a dented aluminum basin, placed compressed beef into it, and then added some clean water. Yuan Ye directly set it on the campfire, while he sat beside it, continuing to study his tattered notebook under the bright moonlight.

"Well, let's indulge a little today, consider it a proper reward for myself." Yuan Ye murmured to himself with a slight smile as he took the bag of compressed beef out of the food cabinet

He rushed in, almost crashing through the door, and in his hands, he held a large pile of stones and an old-fashioned calculator. This worn-out calculator was something he bought at the grocery store for only 3 yuan. For such an item, which is even older than an antique, the grocery store owner basically adhered to the principle of selling it as long as he was paid.

"Are you sick?" The boy, taken aback by Yuan Ye's action, looked at Yuan Ye's back and sighed.

After several repeated experiments, Yuan Ye was able to determine the trajectory and speed of the falling stones, and only then did he make his first attempt

This did not cause Yuan Ye much disappointment, as he understood that this skill could not be improved overnight; it required long-term, persistent practice. His short-term goal was to increase his hand speed to 12.5 times per second within a month, which was also a prerequisite for practicing "Watermelon Slice"

It seems that I have become too invested, Yuan Ye said with a wry smile as he shook his head. He stood up and slowly walked to the makeshift food cabinet, which contained only two bags of dry bread nearing their expiration date and a bag of compressed beef that he had been reluctant to eat. This bag of compressed beef was obtained from the mistress not long ago.

In addition to the throwing method, he has devised many small techniques to train his hand speed. For instance, during meals, he used to eat one bite at a time, but now he eats grain by grain, all to practice the flexibility of his wrists. Whenever he pauses from his regular work, his fingers will incessantly tap on his thigh.

Bang

In just five minutes, a pot of compressed beef was completely consumed by Yuan Ye, along with both the soup and the meat

"So how can I find out what my hand speed really is?" the boy asked, clearly interested in the topic of hand speed.

"The speed of operation refers to the number of actions performed by both hands and the body on the driving object within a unit of time." The instructor provided a standard answer and then explained further: "Generally, for drivers, achieving five actions per second is considered adequate. If one wishes to control a magnetic vehicle with ease, a rate of eight actions per second is required"

For him, who has suffered the hardships of wandering since childhood, understanding what it means to acquire an additional skill signifies a greater assurance of survival for himself, or in other words, the possibility of living a somewhat better life

As for how much hand speed is required to perform a folded fan-shaped drift, he does not know, as it is not mentioned in the notes. This can only be understood through his continuous exploration and contemplation

However, Yuan Ye is not in a hurry with the * diagram * book; he understands the importance of taking it step by step and being grounded. The immediate priority now is to improve his hand speed, repair that component, and at the very least, recover the losses incurred from replacing the magnetic lines.

Yuan Ye felt somewhat puzzled; it is likely that if he had not discovered it in time, this item would have long since turned into a pile of waste paper and entered the incinerator, thus disappearing from this world.

If the military possesses specialized instruments, for us ordinary civilians, the most rudimentary method is to take an old-fashioned calculator and continuously press '1 + 1' for a full minute. Since we need to account for the plus sign, we must multiply by two, and the number displayed will represent your typing speed per minute. If you wish to know the output operations per second, you simply need to divide by 60.

There are many methods, which can be described as varied and peculiar. For ordinary people, the most common method is the tossing method. This method is quite simple; it involves throwing a large number of small objects, similar to pebbles, into the air and seeing how many you can catch with your hands before they fall to the ground. With repeated practice, the more you can catch, the more it proves that your hand speed is continuously improving, the coach explained

Since discovering that his issue lay in his hand speed, Yuan Ye has begun to intensify his practice in this area. He has never lacked a spirit of inquiry, and his ability to draw inferences from one instance to another is also remarkable

At this moment, Yuan Ye had completely ceased his actions, standing still like a statue, his ears perked up high, fearing he might miss a single word. The problem faced by that boy was strikingly similar to his own.

"What is hand speed?" the boy asked curiously, as if he were very unfamiliar with this term

Hunger forced Yuan Ye to awaken from his engrossed training, and only then did he remember that he seemed to have skipped dinner