After the divorce, he settled in Northwest China and became a Shennong (a legendary Chinese farmer).

Chapter 0043 Rugged Style, Drone Control

"Thanks a lot, Lao Ma! You've really helped me out. Um, did they mention tuition fees? I figured I shouldn't let them help me for nothing."

Gu Tong then brought up the tuition fee, saying it was best to clarify such matters beforehand to avoid future conflicts.

"We're friends, why would I need tuition? Forget it. But Lin Hao does have one condition: after you finish your studies, if he's too busy, he hopes you can help him out. Similarly, he'll help you if you need anything."

After hearing this, Ma Dongwen couldn't help but roll his eyes.

He went out of his way to find Lin Hao through connections, which involved a lot of personal relationships. If Lin Hao still charged him tuition, where would he put his face?

Lin Hao was also very good at handling people, saying that tuition was not required and that everyone could help each other in the future.

"Old Ma, I'll remember this favor! As for Lin Hao, don't worry, I know what to do."

Gu Tong nodded, remembering both Ma Dongwen's and Lin Hao's favors.

He doesn't mind owing favors; with favors coming and going, wouldn't the road ahead become wider?

"Alright, you can contact Lin Hao yourself later. I have something to do at home, so I'll take my leave now. Call me if anything comes up."

Ma Dongwen sat for a while before saying goodbye and leaving; he was also a restless person.

After the other person left, Gu Tong went back to her room and took a nap.

After waking up, I called Lin Hao, but the phone rang several times before he answered.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Hello, are you Lin Hao? I'm Gu Tong, a friend of Ma Dongwen. I'd like to learn how to operate an agricultural drone from you."

Gu Tong succinctly explained the purpose of her call.

"Oh, Gu Tong, hello. Where are you right now? I'm doing aerial seeding here in Xiaodonggou. If you have time, come over and let's chat."

Lin Hao's voice came through the receiver; he seemed to be quite young.

The other party was also a straightforward person, and directly invited Gu Tong to the site where he was doing aerial seeding.

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Gu Tong happened to have nothing to do in the afternoon. The spring planting work was already finished, but planting flowers and vegetables would have to wait. The seeds needed to be soaked for at least 12 hours, and then it would take several more days to germinate them.

So he drove straight out and headed towards Xiaodonggou.

Xiaodonggou has high-quality natural grasslands, but after years of grazing, some plots require human intervention. For example, replanting pasture. In mountainous areas, the most efficient sowing method is aerial seeding.

The road was not easy to travel, and it took Gu Tong half an hour to reach his destination.

After getting off the bus, he first saw an agricultural drone soaring freely in the blue sky, and then he saw a man holding a control panel.

The man was about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, with messy hair that looked like a bird's nest.

Hearing the noise, the other person looked over and called out with a smile, "Is that Gu Tong? I'm Lin Hao."

"Hello Lin Hao! I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Gu Tong walked over and greeted Lin Hao, taking a closer look at him.

Lin Hao is actually very handsome, with well-defined features, a tall stature, and a well-proportioned figure. However, he is unkempt, which greatly diminishes his overall image.

"Don't mention it. Although I'm not familiar with Ma Dongwen, his cousin is my best friend. We're all friends. Watch me play first, and we can talk about any questions later."

After exchanging a few words with Gu Tong, Lin Hao stopped talking and focused on controlling the device.

Drones precisely drop pasture seeds along a planned flight path, operating at a rapid pace. In mountainous areas where large agricultural machinery cannot operate, aerial seeding is the best method.

When the drone returned to refuel, Lin Hao finally asked, "Did you have any prior experience with this?"

"I've done aerial photography before, but I've never flown an agricultural drone."

Gu Tong answered truthfully, but his eyes were fixed on the cartoon patterns pasted on the drone's body.

I never would have guessed that the unkempt Lin Hao had this side to him.

"Home drones are still drones, so we won't go into the basic principles. But agricultural drones have their own characteristics. One is that they are large in size and have a heavy payload, so it is necessary to maintain a stable center of gravity when carrying heavy loads."

Secondly, you'll need to learn how to mix pesticides and calculate spray flow rates; it's not the same as using a home drone. I don't have a fixed time to teach you. You can come over while I'm working. Or I can come find you when I have time. What kind of drone did you buy?

Lin Hao spoke while adding ingredients, neither enthusiastic nor cold, and at a very fast pace.

"My drone is a DJT50, a brand new one, and I haven't flown it yet. What should I be careful about if I want to test fly it?"

Gu Tong briefly explained the situation of his drone and asked questions about test flights.

"Okay, I'll call you when I'm free in a couple of days, and I'll come find you and show you how to test fly it. Come over here and try operating this machine. Don't be afraid, I'll be watching from the side."

Lin Hao responded, having just filled the container with ingredients. He stood up and gestured to Gu Tong, indicating that she should take control of the drone and let it take off.

Gu Tong did not refuse. Even if the machine crashed, it would only be a matter of compensation.

Besides, the other party took the initiative to ask him to control it, so they must be confident, right?

"Let me explain the key points of the takeoff phase first. Don't be nervous, just treat it like an aerial photography drone."

Lin Hao handed the control panel to Gu Tong and then gave her some instructions.

Gu Tong took a deep breath and began to control the drone. It took off smoothly and flew into the blue sky.

"Yes, that's the feeling. Adjust your flight attitude first, stay steady, circling a few more times is fine. I've already planned the route and connected it to the BeiDou navigation system..."

Lin Hao essentially taught Gu Tong how to operate the device step by step. His teaching style was rather rough, omitting any basic theory and immediately jumping into practical operation.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that Gu Tong has a certain foundation.

As time went on, Gu Tong gradually found his rhythm and, under Lin Hao's full guidance, completed the aerial seeding mission for this voyage.

The drone slowly descended and stopped near the two people.

"Gu Tong, your sense of direction and spatial awareness are excellent. These are essential qualities for a drone pilot, and also the most difficult to acquire. I think you don't need to attend any training courses; you can learn by practicing with me a few times."

Lin Hao had a high opinion of Gu Tong, then found a place to sit down and prepare to rest for a while.

Gu Tong was also surprised by the other party's talent in controlling drones. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but he could sense that the other party's control was very intuitive.

After more than an hour of contact, the two sides gradually became familiar with each other, and the topic expanded from drones to other aspects.

Lin Hao knew that Gu Tong was a talent introduced by the county. He was a little surprised. Why would the other party not stay in a big city but settle down in such a remote place?

Gu Tong briefly introduced her situation, and Lin Hao couldn't help but sigh after listening.

After graduating from university, Lin Hao worked hard in a big city. Later, he broke up with his girlfriend and returned to his hometown in despair.

After returning home, I didn't know what to do. By chance, I came across agricultural drones and quickly became an excellent pilot through learning.

Later, Lin Hao bought drones to provide services such as aerial seeding, spraying pesticides, and fertilizing for everyone. His income after a year was quite good, definitely better than farming.

The two chatted for twenty minutes, and then Gu Tong, under the other party's guidance, carried out another flight of aerial seeding.

As the sun set, Lin Hao prepared to wrap up work.

"It's already this late, Lin Hao, how about we have dinner together tonight?"

Gu Tong offered to treat the other person to a meal, feeling very grateful for their selfless sharing of knowledge.

"Maybe next time. I'm a bit tired today, and all I want to do now is go home and sleep."

Lin Hao politely declined, but Gu Tong helped him load the drone into his car, and the two went their separate ways.