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Author: Beijing Space Mechanical Company / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
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The nickname of "Celsius Tape" (the name of the character "Celsius Tape") is "Celsius Tape." He has a tape measure, made of leather, capable of measuring up to 50 meters. He has been working in the factory's infrastructure department for over 30 years, mainly responsible for the management and calculation of non-standard construction and building materials. The simple restrooms in the factory, the widening of small roads between workshops, and the outer wall of the factory all bear his hard work and dedication. Elder Zhou gives the impression of being half childlike and half aged; half an alcoholic and half a smoker. When he smokes, he inhales every bit of smoke from the newly lit cigarette into his stomach without missing a drop; when he drinks, his tongue curls, making a "sizzle" sound. Besides his addiction to smoking and drinking, his greatest interest is in estimating distances. With a glance, he can tell you that you are 1.72 meters tall, and when measured with a tape, it is almost always accurate. It seems he has had a family in the past, but now he is a widower. After work, he sits by the window, drinking alone in the company of his shadow, surrounded by smoke. One night, a very imposing guest came to his home, introducing himself as the "Construction Manager" who came to bid on the fence construction. The guest and him hit it off instantly, becoming exceptionally close. As for him, he continued to drink, smoke, squint, and cross his legs. When the guest left, he left behind two bottles of Moutai liquor and two packs of high-end filtered cigarettes. As the guest was about to leave, he lowered his eyelids and said, "Wait, you forgot something." The guest turned back, smiling, "It's just a small token, nothing special." He yawned and said nothing. The next day, Elder Zhou accompanied the guest from the previous night, carrying a large tape measure, to measure the length of the fence. After the task was completed, Elder Zhou glanced at the guest, raised his dry eyelids, and said, "A total of 8,932, 52 meters." He was referring to the length of the fence foundation, which would be the basis for calculating the contract price. The guest calmly blew out a puff of smoke, "Comrade Zhou, it's 9,632, 52 meters. There's a full 700-meter difference." Elder Zhou was taken aback, "You made a mistake." "There's no mistake," the guest said confidently, his eyes holding a special meaning. "How about we measure it again?" Elder Zhou seemed somewhat tempted. The second measurement of 50 meters confirmed that Elder Zhou's first measurement was accurate. He weighed the tape measure in his hand, "The things you sent have already been delivered to the factory. Alcohol doesn't affect the tape measure; smoke doesn't either." The tape measure, coiled in its housing, can't help but feel a bit embarrassed; once it stands tall, it is straight and precise. P318-319