I can upgrade the shelter-Chapter 814 - 712: The Issue with the Train Carriages

When Chen Xin, Qin Lan, and Mo Qingyan woke up the next morning, tidied up their personal hygiene and prepared to leave, Qin Lan’s prosthetic limb had already been replaced with a brand new one.

From the appearance, this new prosthetic limb was indistinguishable from a real arm, and even Qin Lan herself felt it was her lost arm.

However, it was still a mechanical prosthetic, only the surface had enough disguise to make it look like a real arm.

Because of the desire to make amends to Qin Lan, Chen Xin put a lot of effort into the prosthetic—not only making it look like a real arm, but also installing sensors throughout its surface to give this prosthetic the same tactile sensation as a normal arm.

Additionally, the flexibility of the entire hand had greatly improved, which Mo Qingyan and Chen Xin had already experienced last night.

"Xin, isn’t this..." Looking at her new prosthetic, Qin Lan was very happy but still a bit embarrassed: "I don’t mean I don’t like it; it’s just that you shouldn’t spend so much thought on such a small matter. Your energy and time should be spent on work..."

"What are you saying? Do we still need to talk like this?" Chen Xin gently touched Qin Lan’s hair and smiled at her: "It’s just a bit of spare time, no big deal. Besides, I think I should take more time to spend with you all, shouldn’t I?

Moreover, there’s no need for you to be so tangled up; it’s just a small thing. Constantly worrying about these little things makes you unlike yourself! I still prefer the fierce tiger who would throw me onto the bed, rather than this kitten now!"

Chen Xin said the last sentence softly in Qin Lan’s ear, but it still made Qin Lan’s face blush instantly.

This relieved a lot of her concerns, she gave Chen Xin a punch while her expression became much more relaxed, as if she had let go of something.

Chen Xin noticed Qin Lan’s change in mood, smiled to himself and self-deprecatingly realized that he hadn’t even noticed Qin Lan’s personality change over the past few years, which was certainly a major oversight on his part.

Although being busy with work was an excuse, especially since he stayed in Lucia and Europe for a year respectively, spending a lot of time away from Qin Lan, Qin Lan was ultimately his partner, and not noticing even such a change showed his care was somewhat lacking in certain ways.

Mo Qingyan, standing nearby, also felt happy seeing Qin Lan’s change in mood. Although she didn’t feel Qin Lan’s personality change was problematic, she didn’t want her good friend and sister to constantly trouble herself and suppress her true nature.

Now that Qin Lan was able to let go of some burdens, it was undoubtedly a good thing for her.

This also made Mo Qingyan feel cheerful as well, she held onto Chen Xin’s arm, with a smile always on her face.

Even the leaders who came to see Chen Xin and his group off noticed the smile radiating from Mo Qingyan’s face.

But that wasn’t their focus of attention; they were more concerned with Chen Xin himself than those around him.

Of course, out of traditional social courtesy, someone close to Chen like Mo Qingyan wouldn’t be neglected; in some ways, she would be even more flattered than Chen himself.

These things couldn’t be presented openly, so the leaders remained polite, casually conversing with Chen Xin while seeing him off.

During the pleasantries with those leaders, Chen Xin couldn’t help but ask the question that bothered him: "What was the idea behind designing and creating that luxury carriage? From a practical standpoint, it shouldn’t exist, right?"

Upon hearing Chen Xin’s question, the leaders were momentarily taken aback, and one hurriedly explained with a smile: "You misunderstood, Academician Chen. In fact, that luxury carriage is just for show; rather than a carriage, it’s more like a constructed luxury suite made to look like a carriage, or something we designed to entertain important guests like yourself, Academician Chen."

"To entertain guests? Oh, I see." Hearing this explanation from the leader, Chen Xin suddenly understood, and it made sense.

For the train manufacturing plant, being one of the few remaining in the country, their importance was undeniable. This gave them a significant position in national production planning, and high-level officials frequently visited for inspections.

It’s not like the past where there were no hotels in the city anymore; but when leaders come, they can’t be left without proper hosting. The best solution is to create an accommodation site themselves.

For instance, the carriage where Chen Xin had dinner yesterday and where he stayed last night, were obviously built for such purposes.

A carriage that is clearly not intended to move is easy to manufacture; it’s much simpler than building a real carriage, and more economical than constructing a hosting venue. Thus, it’s no wonder the train manufacturing plant chose this method.

With this understanding, Chen Xin didn’t say anything further, just made a joke: "Can you really make those carriages? What if there’s actually a need for them? For example, if I want a luxury carriage as my private train carriage now."

"What’s placed there can’t move, but the relevant design drawings have been made; if there’s truly a need, it can be produced." The bespectacled leader replied to Chen Xin’s question, though the answer was quite ingenious.

Hearing this answer, Chen Xin knowingly nodded, aware that if he really wanted such a luxury carriage as his private train, the train manufacturing plant’s technology would definitely be capable of producing it.

As for whether there were already drawings like he said, that’s a matter of perspective.

Being escorted out of the train manufacturing plant by the leaders and boarding the plane back to Domed New City, Chen Xin wondered whether he could get himself a private train, considering it was indeed more comfortable than a helicopter."

But this was just a thought, as the resources required for a private train far exceeded those for a helicopter.

It was also more extravagant; riding a private train not only consumed various supply resources but also required Chen Xin to actually have the time to take the train.

If something urgent needed Chen Xin’s immediate attention, he would most likely still choose to fly.

Perhaps he could create a Land Ship for himself? Chen Xin pondered this idea...