Upon hearing Gu Xi's words, Dong Mingming's eyes lit up, but she didn't know what it meant.
Anyway, she just didn't know what it was.
"Yes." Gu Xi nodded and explained, "Currently, food broadcasts, as well as some perfume and gourmet recommendation livestreams, are all based on video presentation and the host's personal description to convey the quality, taste, and so on of the food or the products being promoted. I'm wondering if it's possible to transmit the sight, smell, or even taste of the device remotely."
"Simply put, the viewers of the livestream will not only be able to see what the host is eating, but they will also be able to smell the food and know what it tastes like."
Upon hearing Gu Xi's words, Dong Mingming's eyes instantly widened. "Oh my God, if that's really the case, then it's too awesome!" Every time she scrolled through those food livestreams late at night, she would start to doubt her life. However, being able to see and not eat was simply too torturous. She could only rely on her brain to imagine the taste.
Quenching one's thirst by looking at plums.
Moreover, even if she knew it was delicious, she wouldn't dare to eat it unless she wanted to die of obesity.
If she could really smell the food, and even know what it tasted like, then it would be simply too awesome!
After recovering from her surprise, Dong Mingming couldn't help but frown again. She asked doubtfully, "But, is this possible?"
She felt that it wasn't very possible.
Wasn't this equivalent to telekinesis?
Well, unless there was magic.
Dong Mingming muttered to herself.
"Actually, it's not that complicated." Gu Xi smiled and said, "More than ten years ago, no one thought that a mobile phone could be used for video calls."
"The principle of the transmission of smell and taste that I thought of is actually similar to video transmission." It didn't mean that the smell or the food itself could really be transmitted from one person to another place or in front of another person.
"For example, the smells that we can smell are actually some alcohols, ketones, and amines in nature. They can also be made by artificial chemical synthesis. In addition, the sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty taste of food are also made up of some chemicals in the food, or the stimulation brought by some chemicals can also be artificially simulated."
"We'll install a probe or something similar to a collection device at the anchor's place to capture the smell and food flavor composition on his side. Then, we'll use the communication device to analyze it. After the analysis, we'll obtain the corresponding data. These data can be converted into electronic information data like video data and transmitted to the audience through the Internet."
"If the corresponding equipment is installed on the audience's end, then the digital information will be interpreted. Then, the equipment will control the internal chemical reaction and the corresponding ratio of the data, and finally release it for the audience to smell."
"In addition …" Gu Xi paused and thought for a moment. Then, he said, "If it's a feeling, it should be possible to stimulate people's nerves through some kind of electromagnetic wave so that we have a corresponding feeling."
"That's all I can think of for now." As Gu Xi spoke, he turned his head and met Dong Mingming's horrified and dumbfounded gaze.
"Wait, wait, say that again." Dong Mingming held Gu Xi's arm.
What Gu Xi said was beyond her current understanding. Her brain didn't have time to process it before it passed away.
Gu Xi was stunned. "Didn't I make it clear?"
Dong Mingming nodded, then shook his head. No, Gu Xi spoke clearly and at a moderate speed. She didn't understand.
"Really?" Dong Mingming couldn't help but ask again. Although he didn't understand, he really felt that it was amazing.
"In theory, it's possible," Gu Xi said with a smile.
She couldn't do it. It wasn't like the Qingcheng Innovation Competition. As long as she could come up with a proposal to prove the rationality of this idea and invention, it would be enough.
Maybe other experts or professional organizations could do it.
"Do you want me to explain it to you again in detail?" Gu Xi asked.
Dong Mingming closed his mouth and shook his head violently.
"It's fine as long as you understand." She didn't want to hear it!
If she was wrong, please let the teachers punish her. Don't send a 'monster' to sit next to her and make her suffer from such a low IQ at such a young age.
— —
"No, compared to the competition, I think you should think about the performance of the 'student representative' first." Dong Mingming looked at Gu Xi again and said seriously.
Previously, no one had thought that Gu Xi's votes would shoot up so quickly. Therefore, it was better to participate.
However, it was different now. Gu Xi's votes had surpassed Gu Xueer's and she was in first place. As long as she persevered until the end of the voting in the afternoon, this matter would be settled.
Although the teachers would give marks later, this was not a problem for Gu Xi.
For a student with such good grades, there was no doubt that he would be able to get high marks from the teacher.
Therefore, compared to the 'Qing Creation Competition' which was two weeks away, the upcoming art festival was obviously more urgent.
Upon hearing Dong Mingming's words, Gu Xi nodded in agreement.
"Will there really be bonus points?" Gu Xi asked.
"…" Why does this person care so much about bonus points?
Dong Mingming grumbled in her heart, but she still nodded and said, "There really is. If you get the 'student representative' to participate in the performance, your class will get an additional 3 points, and you can also get an additional 2 points individually."
"Isn't that right, committee member?" Dong Mingming poked the back of the committee member in the front row with a pen.
The committee member turned around and gave Gu Xi an affirmative answer.
"So, Gu Xi, what do you plan to perform? Have you thought about it?"
"Well, not yet." Gu Xi shook her head and asked again, "Generally speaking, what do the previous students perform?"
"Singing, dancing, performing magic, anything is fine," the committee member thought for a while and answered.
"What about our class's previous group performance?" Gu Xi asked again.
"Well …" The committee member and Dong Mingming looked at each other awkwardly. "A poetry recital."
"Our class's main strength is in our studies. We don't want anything fancy, hahaha," Dong Mingming explained, but the more he spoke, the more guilty he felt.
Their class had wanted to organize a group dance last semester, but unfortunately, they did not manage to gather enough talented people.
"Gu Xi, do you have any specialties?" Dong Mingming asked.
Gu Xi thought for a while and shook her head. What a coincidence, her specialties seemed to be in her studies too.
"Then what should we do?"
"Why don't Gu Xi go up and do a poetry recital this time?" Dong Mingming suggested softly.
"Isn't it too grand?" the girl sitting at the same table as the committee member said.
Their class had only done a poetry recital in the middle of the performance program, but this time, Gu Xi was going to do the closing performance at the end.
A poetry recital under the eyes of thousands of people, and a solo poetry recital …
They did not dare to imagine that scene.
"Then let's just dance," the committee member suggested after some consideration.
Dancing was a more stable choice, and it was also less likely for mistakes to happen.
After saying that, the committee member looked at Gu Xi and asked, "Gu Xi, what do you think?"
"I haven't tried," Gu Xi said honestly.
"It's fine, it's fine. You have to try everything," Dong Mingming said.
The committee member nodded and said, "The dance is not difficult. The performance will mainly depend on the stage effects and the degree of completion. It's fine as long as it looks good. Not many people will question your professionalism. When the time comes, I'll help you choreograph a simple and beautiful dance. You can practice according to it …"
"By the way, what day is it today?"
"Thursday."
"Then there's still a week left. One week should be enough." As the committee member spoke, she saw Gu Xi's hesitation and said, "Don't worry, it's not too difficult. Besides, you'll be dancing solo, so there won't be any differences. As long as you don't fall when you go on stage, it'll be fine even if you make a mistake."
That seemed to make sense …
Hence, Gu Xi nodded.
—
At noon, during the break, the committee member took Gu Xi and the others to the physical dance studio.
The committee member took out a video and said, "Gu Xi, look, I found this. Isn't this dance super simple?"
Gu Xi: "Simple …?"
"I simplified some of the dance moves and broke them down. If you practice with me, I guarantee that you'll be able to learn it in no time!"
The committee member confidently pulled Gu Xi to learn the dance.
20 minutes later …
Not only the committee member, but even the people watching from the side were in despair.
This was because they realized that Gu Xi's body movements were uncoordinated!
Gu Xi did every move very seriously and felt that it was on point. However, for some reason, it looked very uncoordinated.
Dong Mingming was already laughing so hard that his stomach hurt. "Haha, no, Gu Xiaoxi, you can't dance this."
"Really, it's not suitable for you." Dong Mingming patted Gu Xi's shoulder and said seriously.
No, she felt that there was nothing wrong with this. Gu Xi was already abnormal enough. If there was a flaw, at least people would feel that this person was real. Haha.
The committee member also stopped and looked at Gu Xi awkwardly. "Why don't we think of something else?"
"How about singing?"
"How about playing musical instruments like the piano?" It was a talent anyway.
"Gu Xi, can you play the piano?"
"A little," Gu Xi replied.
Gu Xi and Lin Anxin went to the same school in junior high school. The private school offered piano lessons.
Although Gu Xi did not specially invite someone to teach her and participate in the examination like Lin Anxin, no, she could play the piano.
"That's good." The committee member nodded. "Then let's play the piano."
Although the piano performance in the last program was a little too ordinary and boring, it was still manageable.
Dong Mingming also nodded. "I think it's okay."
After saying that, Dong Mingming was a little worried. He was afraid that Gu Xi's performance would not be good enough. After the festival, Gu Xueer would criticize Gu Xi behind her back.
"Won't it be a little boring just to play the piano? Why don't we send two people to accompany her?" It was good to support her.
Dong Mingming's proposal was rejected by the committee member in the next second. "Don't even think about it. There's a rule that the last performance can only be a solo performance."
As they were talking, the committee member received a message from the teacher, asking her to inform Gu Xi in the class to prepare for the performance and submit it.
The committee member showed the text message to them and said with a smile, "It seems that the voting is over. The teacher's score is almost out."
"No matter what, it's a good thing that Gu Xi won."
They discussed for a while and finally submitted the "piano performance" program to the teacher.
— —
In the evening, after returning home and finishing her homework, Gu Xi began to seriously consider the performance of the festival.
If it was just a performance, she should have no problem playing the piano. Just like Dong Mingming's concern, if she just played the piano, it would be a little less imposing.
It was obviously unrealistic to improve her piano skills by leaps and bounds and reach the shocking level of a master in just one week. If her skills were not good enough, she could only make up for it with the effect.
Gu Xi considered adding some realistic visual effects at the same time as playing the piano.
After thinking for a moment, Gu Xi found [AAA] on her phone.
[AAA]: What's wrong?
[X]: Can I ask you a question? I want to show a light screen effect on the background screen of the stage and change with the piano playing, showing the effect of light moving with the sound of the piano. Can this be achieved?
[AAA] quickly replied to Gu Xi: It's not difficult. You just need to install a transmission device on the piano and connect the piano to the screen control system behind the stage. Then, you can program the screen display to change with the music.
Before Gu Xi could reply, [AAA] asked again: Are you going to perform the piano?
Looking at the other party's question, Gu Xi's face flashed with a touch of surprise. The sudden question was a little abrupt.
Sheng Xiuyan on the other end of the line obviously also noticed this and hurriedly added: Are you going to perform or someone else? What kind of performance is it? Is it at school or somewhere else? Is there any activity?
This series of questions seemed to be a little bit of a cover-up.
Gu Xi didn't hide it and replied: I plan to perform the piano at our school's art festival. I feel that it's a little monotonous, so I'm going to spend some effort on the stage presentation.
[AAA]: Okay.
[AAA]: That's a great idea.
[AAA retracts a message.]
Sheng Xiuyan: "…" He almost couldn't control himself and wanted to send out a series of praises again.
[AAA]: I'll do it for you.
Seeing [3A]'s reply, Gu Xi's eyes flashed with surprise. She just wanted to ask, but she didn't expect the other party to be so kind!
After saying thank you, Gu Xi sent an emoticon to the other party.
This emoticon was the same one that she had stolen from [AAA] last time. It was a black emoticon with a big bouquet of roses in the middle. It was an emoticon of "I can't sleep tonight".
—
On the other end of the line, looking at this familiar emoticon, Sheng Xiuyan felt uncomfortable. He was so embarrassed that his ears burned. When he first sent this emoticon, he didn't know that the person on the other end of the line would be Gu Xi.
No, he shouldn't have used Grandpa's stupid emoticon!
Seeing his nephew's red ears, Shen Ye was even more certain of his previous guess.
At this moment, Sheng Xiuyan received another message from Gu Xi: [I thought of something else!]
[AAA]: What?
[X]: Wait a moment.
[AAA]: Okay.
—
Gu Xi went to the study.
In the study, Gu Xi hadn't been seen yet. Hearing the footsteps at the door, Gu Shao stopped what he was doing.
"Dad."
"What's wrong?"
"I have something to tell you."
"Okay, come on."
"Okay." Gu Xi moved to Gu Shao's side.
Seeing the girl in front of him in high spirits, Gu Shao's eyes flickered. This girl, don't tell me she wants to participate in a competition again?
Gu Shaoxin sighed inwardly and said, "Go ahead."
"Next week is our school's art festival. I've been selected as the student representative." Although Gu Xi's tone was as calm as possible, she couldn't hide the look of "asking for praise" in her eyes.
Hearing this, Gu Shao smiled slightly and looked at Gu Xi. "Very good."
Hearing Gu Shao's praise, Gu Xi smiled and said, "The student representative will perform at the closing of the art festival. I'm going to perform a piano performance …"
Gu Xi briefly explained the situation to Gu Shao.
"What do you need me to do?" Gu Shao asked.
"I want to add some auxiliary effects on the stage, the kind that can show light and shadow in space." Gu Xi described her requirements.
Gu Shao quickly understood. "Holographic projection?"
"Yes, yes, something like that." Gu Xi nodded repeatedly and asked Gu Shao, "Such equipment …"
Before Gu Xi could finish, Gu Shao said, "Yes."
"I can help you prepare it."
"Really?!" Gu Xi's face lit up with joy.
Looking at the surprised girl, Gu Shao's face also softened.
"Thank you, Daddy!"
"Do you need me to find you a piano teacher?" Gu Shao asked.
Gu Xi shook her head. "No need. I learned a little piano in school before. Also, I have an agreement with the committee. She will help me practice for the next few days."
Gu Shao nodded, but there was a dark look in the depths of his eyes.
— — He didn't know that Gu Xi knew how to play the piano.
Gu Shao didn't have such a feeling before. Now, he suddenly felt a little regretful that he missed out on this child's growth.
Gu Xi returned to her room and remembered that [AAA] was still waiting for her. She hurriedly sent a message to the other party.
[X]: Have you rested?
[No.] The other party replied instantly.
[X]: It's still the same question as before. Can you use the method just now on the virtual imaging equipment?
Seeing the words "virtual imaging equipment" sent by Gu Xi, Sheng Xiuyan was surprised. She didn't expect Gu Xi's biological father to be Gu Shao. Uncle Gu didn't have anything. Sheng Xiuyan immediately calmed down.
[AAA]: Yes.
In theory, it's all the same. The only difference is that the program used on the virtual imaging equipment will be larger.
[AAA]: According to the effect you want, there are two ways to operate it. The first way is to program the music you want to play in advance and play it on the spot.
This requires the performer to go through a lot of practice. The performance has to be consistent with the program. There can't be any mistakes or impromptu parts.
[AAA]: The second way is to program a completely automatic and intelligent program. The lights and shadows on the spot will change in real-time according to the keys you play, the sound of the piano, and the state of the melody.
Although the other party didn't elaborate, Gu Xi could guess that the second way was much more complicated than the first.
[X]: If it's very troublesome, the first way is fine.
[AAA]: It's not troublesome.
[AAA]: Let's go with the second way.
The second way is more suitable for Gu Xi's current situation.
In terms of effect, it's better.
Gu Xi didn't expect Brother A to be so nice. She was moved.
[X]: Thank you for your hard work! I'll treat you to delicious food when we meet!
Sheng Xiuyan: "…" No, no, no, it's better not to meet.
In the end, after hesitating for a long time, Sheng Xiuyan sent an all-purpose reply: "Goodnight" to Gu Xi.
Gu Xi was still not used to Brother A's concise and comprehensive reply.
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