Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

Chapter 137 Add a handbrake, and it becomes a simplified bicycle.

Ha, how could that be? Shi Meng is trying to drag her down with her since she can't even clean up her own mess!

Qiao Manman smiled and said, "Then why don't you ask Master Wei?"

Master Wei didn't expect that Qiao Manman was actually creating something; he thought she was just taking advantage of her position to freeload.

So without even looking at the blueprints, they just threw them at Cheng Guosheng.

However, this girl was quite interesting. Not only did she not expose his little scheme, she also created an image of him as a diligent and hardworking person.

Master Wei steadied himself: "I just wanted to see what kind of trouble you were up to!"

Shi Meng's face turned ashen, and she readily admitted her mistake: "Factory Manager, I'm sorry. I just really liked this car, so I patted myself on the back. Please give me a chance to correct my mistake!"

Qiao Manman snorted coldly: "So, if I like someone else's research results too much, I can just take them for myself. If I'm caught, I'll apologize and evade responsibility?"

"If this continues, who will dare to invent anything in the future?"

"Comrade Qiao, I'm sorry, I was just too jealous of you."

I'm jealous of your good looks, and I'm jealous of your talent that allows you to work in an office. I want to learn from you, but I don't have your abilities.

I'm sorry, I was bewitched. Please give me a chance to change my ways.

The leaders all say, "To know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue," let alone my father, my mother, and my brother, who all depend on me for support.

Losing this job would be like forcing my whole family to die!

Wow, that's gotten serious. First they used the leader's words to pressure her, then they resorted to moral blackmail.

This little white flower really shouldn't be underestimated.

Miao Shoujun asked, "What does Xiao Qiao think?"

Qiao Manman rolled her eyes: "Since no serious consequences have occurred, let's fine them two months' salary as a warning to others!"

Miao Shoujun made the decision: "Let's do it this way!"

Shi Meng's face turned pale: "Factory manager, factory manager, please don't!"

"Factory manager, I'm the only one in my family who earns a wage. If I don't get the money back, my mother will kill me!"

"Really? Are there still people so brazen and lawless these days?"

It seems our factory's legal awareness campaign is inadequate; Comrade Shi was persecuted, yet we didn't even know to contact the police.

"I'm so sorry, it's my fault. I'll personally tutor Comrade Shi when I have time."

Qiao Manman frowned, her expression strained: "However, this won't do."

It's one thing to have character flaws, but to be even less intelligent is another.

I really don't know what methods they used to get into the machine factory!

Qiao Manman keenly noticed that Shi Meng's face had become even paler, her eyes were darting around, and her eyes were almost twitching.

"Comrade Xiao Qiao, bring your car and come here!"

Qiao Manman trembled at the sight of Director Miao's stern voice, quickly picked up her little car, and followed him to the director's office.

Upon entering, it obediently huddled in the corner, expecting to be scolded.

As a result, Miao Shoujun made her stand for five minutes and then sighed, "Qiao Manman, Qiao Manman, how come you're so capable?"

Qiao Manman looked up: "Hmm?"

"You, couldn't you have told us before you invented something? Don't you know this is a valuable asset of the factory?"

Qiao Manman looked at the half-finished scooter at her feet: "Factory manager, this thing shouldn't be worth much, right? You could easily make a copy with just one glance!"

That being said, it still counts as a performance achievement at the provincial level.

Miao Shoujun didn't explain, he just asked, "What does this thing do? Show me!"

Qiao Manman said "Oh" and introduced the functions of the scooter to Miao Shoujun: "Factory manager, look, this kind of vehicle can help people move quickly."

Users can stand on this wooden board, maintain their balance with one foot, and slide backward with the other.

It is easier to operate than a bicycle.

In case of an emergency, you can quickly jump down to avoid an accident.

Even if the path is difficult to walk on, it's not very heavy to lift.

Miao Shoujun became more and more excited as he listened, feeling that this invention was a godsend for those who couldn't ride a bicycle but wanted to.

"Comrade Xiao Qiao, how did you develop such a brilliant mind? It's incredibly useful!"

Qiao Manman laughed awkwardly, thinking to herself that she was not smart at all; she had just seen too much in the future and had simply adapted her thinking.

Yes, reasonable relocation can improve people's living standards.

She didn't use it for profit, so she doesn't need to pay copyright fees. Right?

Haha, it's really hard on Qiao Manman, her thoughts have taken so many twists and turns.

"Here's what we'll do. I'll have Master Han and Cheng Guosheng help you. Whatever your needs, the factory will provide full support. We'll get the finished product out as soon as possible!"

Qiao Manman nodded: "With the help of the experienced craftsman, I believe this scooter will be on the road in a few days."

However, I don't think this thing is very competitive; it will be imitated as soon as it's released.

Unless we register a patent.

But in this day and age, who understands these things?

Moreover, in an era of rapid industrial development, if we cling to outdated ideas and practices, our progress will be significantly slowed down.

If you slow down, you might fall behind and be unable to catch up for a long time.

Miao Shoujun, however, felt that it was still possible to produce some to test the waters. With the current slow pace of information transmission, if planned well, it was still possible to make a small profit.

After hearing his plan, Qiao Manman explained the subsequent design.

"Factory manager, this thing is really just a child's toy. If it's to actually be put into use, there are still many things that need improvement."

We can design the handlebars to be movable, just like on a bicycle, allowing them to twist left and right to adjust the direction.

Add a handbrake, and it becomes a makeshift bicycle.

Seeing that Miao Shoujun was interested, Qiao Manman continued, "Actually, what I want is the kind of walking that doesn't require any effort."

"Oh?"

"Big trucks, jeeps, cars—aren't they all fast and comfortable? Even tractors are faster than bicycles."

"Factory manager, do you think it's possible to add an engine to the small truck?"

Miao Shoujun was shocked by Qiao Manman's boldness.

He glanced down at the scooter, then looked up at Qiao Manman, trying to make sure she had a fever.

Qiao Manman nodded firmly: "Do you think that if such a crazy idea becomes a reality, we could sell our factory's products at the Canton Fair and earn some extra money?"

Yes, they can! The key problem is, they don't know how to build engines!

Or rather, there are very few companies in China that can manufacture them. Many car and tractor factories import their engines.

Installing an imported engine in a small car is a waste of resources.

Besides, that engine is huge! Where would this small car fit it?

After Miao Shoujun expressed his concerns, Qiao Manman smiled and said, "I've considered that. I think we can start with power energy."

For electricity, we develop our own batteries!

"Battery???"

Good heavens, he doesn't understand.

Miao Shoujun propped his elbows on the table and frantically pulled at his hair.

After a moment, he asked in confusion, "So, the battery in a flashlight can make a car run?"

Qiao Manman's eyes lit up, and she snapped her fingers: "Hey, how come I didn't think of that? We can make toys too!"