Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 150 Come on, sit on the beam!
The cabin of the Y-10 became lively again.

Wow!
With a soft click, Qin Liang opened a folding fan.

The fan surface is made entirely of wood, without paper or silk, and is decorated with exquisite patterns. It also emits a subtle fragrance!
Roxanne's eyes widened instantly. The scent wasn't perfume; it was the natural smell of the wood!
"A sandalwood fan made of sandalwood may not produce a strong breeze, but simply using it allows you to experience a classical beauty!"

"Great, really great, a good product! How much is this?"

"It's not expensive, only five hundred francs."

As Qin Liang spoke, he opened another wooden box and took out a small round bottle. The main color was a pure and elegant sky blue, and it had lifelike flowers, trees and birds on it, and it even had a textured surface.

"Wow, so beautiful!" Several girls exclaimed in surprise.

Of course it's beautiful! This is the renowned cloisonné enamelware from the East! Painting, sculpture, bronze, porcelain... so many techniques are combined together, making it a culmination of ancient Eastern technology!
Thump, thump! Qin Liang struck it once, and the cloisonné enamel resonated with a series of sounds.

"Metallic?"

"That's right. It uses a high-quality copper base, on which copper wire is used to create patterns. The patterns are then inlaid, filled with glaze, and repeatedly fired, painted, and polished. This one piece requires the collaboration of many people and takes several months to make."

“This is truly a fine piece!” Roxanne’s eyes sparkled. “Such an exquisite work of art could fetch at least 50,000 francs in Paris!”

"Buy anything from me, no matter the size, it's all 10,000 francs!" Qin Liang said. "How much you can sell depends on your skill."

If it's said that size doesn't matter, then most of them must be small, just like opening blind boxes in later generations, where most of the items are worthless.

"What's this?" Yang Duo'er opened another cardboard box, took out a paper bag from it, opened the bag, and reached inside... It felt smooth and silky!

"silk?"

"Yes, these clothes are made of Eastern silk. They include classic Hanfu styles, as well as Western long dresses and so on..."

Listening to Qin Liang's introduction, Yang Duo'er opened the silk robe, revealing a thin, gauze-like outer skirt, underneath which was...

*Whoosh*... A piece of clothing fell to the ground. Leia, who was standing nearby, picked it up. It was just a piece of cloth with a few straps attached. This was...

Qin Liang's face flushed slightly. The undergarment was embroidered with two birds, presumably mandarin ducks playing in the water…

"what is this?"

"Dudou, Leia, come on, let's go to the bathroom and try on some clothes!" Yang Duo'er led Leia away with several sets of clothes.

Roxanne was very satisfied with the silk umbrellas, clay figurines, and other products. Only Mathilde remained, standing aside, her face growing increasingly grim.

"Old Ma, have someone bring one of our bicycles from the warehouse!"

"Okay." Old Ma quickly found someone to fetch it, and soon a staff member came over with the bicycle.

The downward-curving handlebars, slender tires, locking pedals, and long, narrow seat all indicate that this is a professional road bike. The bike is painted entirely in black, with the words "China" painted in white on the frame.

Wait, carrying a bicycle? Seeing how relaxed the other person looked, Mathilde's eyes widened, and then she strode over.

"Here, give me the bicycle!"

The moment Mathilde took it, she felt that she could easily lift the bike with just one hand. Its weight... probably no more than eight kilograms, half the weight of other road bikes!
"What...what material is this made of?"

“Carbon fiber is the raw material we use to build airplanes,” Qin Liang said. “This is the world’s lightest bicycle…”

The frame, wheels, handlebars... everything is carbon fiber!

"How about the strength?" Mathilde asked. Weight and strength are two contradictory metrics; she wanted a lightweight bicycle, but she definitely didn't want it to be flimsy.

Qin Liang smiled and said, "We can do an experiment..."

Just then, two beautiful figures emerged from the direction of the restroom.

Yang Duo'er, dressed in a classic Hanfu, predominantly white, looked fresh and refined, while Lei Ya, in a bright orange embroidered dress, was radiant! The two approached gracefully, their figures captivating.

Wait, could it be that they removed the bra and replaced it with a bellyband?
“Wow, it’s so pretty! I want to wear it too!” Roxanne exclaimed.

"Come here, Duoduo!" Qin Liang beckoned.

Yang Duo'er smiled brightly: "Brother Liangzi, what's up?"

"Come on, sit on the crossbar!"

Sitting on the main beam?
No one understood what was happening. After Qin Liang demonstrated, Yang Duo'er, with her bottom sticking out, sat down. Although it was a little uncomfortable, being held in Liangzi's arms felt...

"Sit tight!" Qin Liang said, stepping on the pedals, intending to ride a lap in the central aisle of the Y-10 seats.

Sitting on the crossbar of a bicycle is a skill that most people in the East can do, as long as it's not the crossbar of a 26-inch bicycle.

Wait! What comes next...

Qin Liang turned his head and saw that Mathilde had stepped on the rear axle bulge with both feet and put her hands on his shoulders: "Let's go!"

Three people! Even if the whole thing is light enough, it still weighs at least 150 kilograms! That weight would be quite strenuous on a bicycle, even a large 28-inch one, but the carbon fiber bicycle is as stable as a rock…

The chain creaked and groaned as Qin Liang began to ride, a melody playing in his head.

Girl, girl, you're beautiful, so beautiful... I'll ride my bicycle and take you to see the sunset...

Qin Liang rode the car all the way to the cockpit door of the first-class cabin before stopping, and then Mathilde jumped off.

"Great, great, this car is really good quality. How much does it cost?"

"Five hundred thousand francs."

Mathilde's expectation turned to disappointment; this was a huge sum of money! Even if she were a top ten finisher in the French road race, she couldn't afford it!

"However, since you're a friend brought by Duoduo, of course I can't take your money! This bicycle is free! There are also clothes and various small products; you can pick a few things to take home if you like!"

"Really? That's great!" Mathilde excitedly rushed over, hugged Qin Liang tightly, and then leaned in to kiss him...

Boo!
Qin Liang quickly covered his face with his hands, and then felt a dampness on the back of his hands. Fortunately, his face was still clean.

Wait, Yang Duo'er is still right next to us!
Qin Liang turned his head and looked at Yang Duo'er, only to see a playful smile on her face.

“Brother Liangzi, in the West, it’s only men who kiss the back of a woman’s hand. This is the first time I’ve seen it done the other way around.”

Not jealous? That's good, that's good.

"Thank you, I was too excited. I apologize for my attitude just now..." Mathilde released Qin Liang and quickly said.

"It's alright, it would be great if you could help me out at the opening ceremony..."

(End of this chapter)