Siheyuan: Master of the Fire, Eating Watermelons Online

Chapter 124 The Tragic Duo, Jia Dongxu's Secret
"what?"

Yi Zhonghai, who suddenly heard the bad news, couldn't believe it.

did not pass?

This is impossible!

It’s no wonder that Yi Zhonghai reacted like this.

Because before, many senior workers in the workshop, even an eighth-level worker, recognized his ability and believed that he had fully reached the level of a seventh-level worker.

For this assessment, Yi Zhonghai can be said to be confident of winning.

Even though he was a little nervous just now and failed to fully demonstrate his full strength, in Yi Zhonghai's opinion, there should be no problem in at least passing the seventh-level worker assessment.

"Miao Gong, are you sure?"

In a hurry, Yi Zhonghai raised his doubts on the spot.

As soon as Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, many people looked over here because he failed the assessment, and now it attracted the attention of others.

Not only those who have just finished the assessment and are waiting for the assessment, but also those who are responsible for supervising and judging the assessment.

More importantly, the leaders who came to inspect in the morning did not leave, and the factory leaders were all accompanying them.

Questioning the assessment is not a trivial matter.

Especially those staff who supervise and evaluate workers.

If they make the slightest mistake, they will be in trouble.

"what happened?"

Director Zheng and his colleagues, who discovered the situation here, quickly came over with Chief Chen and his group.

When they found out that the person who questioned the assessment results was Yi Zhonghai, they were all stunned.

It is him again!
Facing a group of leaders, Yi Zhonghai obviously remembered what happened at noon, but since it was related to his seventh-level worker, he had to bite the bullet and said, "Director Zheng, Chief Chen, I think the parts I processed are fine, so I want to re-check and measure them."

"can."

When Director Zheng looked at him, Chief Chen nodded directly.

Chief Chen naturally recognized Yi Zhonghai, but he would not have any prejudice against Yi Zhonghai because of what happened at noon. Besides, Yi Zhonghai himself had the right to raise questions.

When faced with doubts, all we can do is respond positively.

Whatever you do, you must be able to stand the test.

It was related to the assessment of a seventh-level worker, so even he couldn't be careless.

soon.

In front of all the leaders and workers present, someone immediately re-tested the part that Yi Zhonghai had just made on the spot.

However, the result was still unqualified.

"impossible!"

Even so, Yi Zhonghai was unwilling to believe this result.

Because Yi Zhonghai also used measuring tools during the processing just now, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Next, Yi Zhonghai didn't care whether his leader was happy or not. He walked up, picked up the measuring tools and the part he had just processed, and started measuring it himself.

Obviously.

His action showed that he did not trust the staff member who had just checked and tested for him, which made the other person look a little ugly, so he said: "Yi Zhonghai, your level of processing this part can be considered top-notch among the sixth-level workers, but there is still a little gap from the seventh-level workers."

In fact, the seventh-level parts that Yi Zhonghai was tested on were not that difficult, and the one processed by Yi Zhonghai was only a small error away from passing. If the requirements were relaxed, he could pass the test. But with so many leaders present, who would dare to let him go?

Yi Zhonghai, who had personally inspected it, obviously also discovered this situation and was immediately annoyed.

Almost!
Just a little bit different!

Putting down the parts and measuring tools in his hands, Yi Zhonghai raised his head and pleaded to Director Zheng and Chief Chen unwillingly: "Director Zheng, Chief Chen, my current level has definitely reached the standard of a seventh-level worker. If you don't believe me, you can ask the old master in our workshop.

I was just too nervous just now and didn't perform to my full potential. Can I take the test again?

I promise, if you give me another chance, I can definitely pass the seventh-level worker assessment."

Faced with Yi Zhonghai's request, Director Zheng was in a dilemma.

If it were normal times, or if Commander Chen and his men were not around, perhaps he would have agreed.

After all, if Yi Zhonghai really has this level, then having one more level seven worker would obviously be a good thing for their steel rolling mill.

With so many senior leaders present, Director Zheng didn't dare to bring up the issue.

Strictly speaking, this is against the rules.

"Comrade, I thought I was wrong to criticize you for your lack of ideological awareness, but now it seems that I am not wrong."

None of the leaders present said anything, and Chief Chen knew that they were waiting for his decision, so he shook his head helplessly and said to Yi Zhonghai: "The facts prove that your previous assessment is indeed unqualified.

If we give you another chance just because we think you have the ability of a level 7 worker, then wouldn’t that be unfair to other workers who failed the assessment?

If you are given the opportunity to re-evaluate, should you also give the workers who failed just now and the next one to another chance?

Why do we need assessment?

This is not only a responsibility to you, but also a responsibility to the steel mill and the country.

Otherwise, who can guarantee that the parts you produce are up to standard and fully meet the requirements?

The assessment not only tests your technical level, but also your perseverance and will.

If you can't even pass the carefully prepared assessment, how can we let you start production with confidence?
It's like going to the battlefield. When the fight is about to start, you can't tell the enemy that you are nervous and not ready, and ask them to wait a while before shooting. Is that realistic?
Not realistic!
Level 7 fitter is not only an honor, but also a high requirement.

Since you didn't pass the test this time, you should go back and work hard to improve your skills and mental quality, instead of relying on luck to get through it again."

Chief Chen's words were not only spoken to Yi Zhonghai, but also to other workers participating in the assessment, and even more so to the leaders of the steel mill.

To sum it up in four words - if you are not good at it, practice more!
After saying these words, Commander Chen didn't even bother to look at Yi Zhonghai, and just turned around and left.

Disappointed!

He was very disappointed with the results of his inspection of the steel mill today.

The most disappointing point is the quality and attitude of the workers.

If all the workers in the steel mill are like this, there will be no hope.

When they saw Commander Chen angrily leading his men away, the leaders of the steel rolling mill all panicked and chased after him.

Yi Zhonghai, who stayed where he was, looked ashamed.

Compared to the noon, this time was even worse. In front of so many people, being criticized and characterized by a big leader like Chief Chen made him unhappy, and even destroyed all the efforts and preparations that the factory leaders had made for Chief Chen's inspection.

It is no exaggeration to say that he is now the sinner of the steel mill.

Feeling the strange looks from the people around him, Yi Zhonghai knew that his days ahead would probably not be easy.

The most important thing is that even though he has paid such a price, he still did not get the opportunity to be re-evaluated, and today he completely missed the opportunity to become a level 7 worker.

Unable to bear the extremely depressing atmosphere here, Yi Zhonghai completely failed the assessment. Having nothing to do with this place anymore, he could only return to his own workshop 2 in shame.

"How's it going? Lao Yi, did you pass the test?"

"You have successfully advanced to level seven. Shouldn't you treat us to a meal and celebrate?"

"Great job, Master Yi! Now you are the youngest level 7 worker in our second workshop."

"That's right. With your current situation, if you can get an eighth-level job in a few years, it won't be a problem."

"Passing the assessment is a good thing, but if you want to become an eighth-level worker, you must guard against arrogance and work hard!"

"The horseman is right!"

"..."

As soon as Yi Zhonghai entered the second workshop, many workers who were familiar with him started speaking one after another.

As they were unable to go to the assessment site, they did not know what had just happened, but they all believed that it was a foregone conclusion that Yi Zhonghai had passed the seventh-level worker assessment. After all, even Ma Gong, an eighth-level worker in the workshop, had personally recognized his ability.

Just hearing their congratulations and compliments, Yi Zhonghai not only did not feel happy at all, but his heart was filled with bitterness and embarrassment.

Gradually, the people around him also noticed that Yi Zhonghai's reaction was not right, and they couldn't help but become suspicious.

Did he fail the assessment?

However, Yi Zhonghai ignored them completely. After other people who were doing the assessment in the workshop came back with the news, they realized what had happened and their eyes changed when they looked at Yi Zhonghai.

I won’t talk about Jia Dongxu.

It's all his own fault.

But Yi Zhonghai really messed up a good hand!

It would be fine if he just failed the seventh-level fitter assessment. He could just try again next time. But after pissing off a big leader like Chief Chen, Yi Zhonghai is finished this time.

Like walking corpses, they finally made it to the end of the get off work day when Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu, the master and disciple, were finally reunited.

After just one afternoon in the toilet, when Jia Dongxu appeared again, there was a frowning smell on his body.

Both the master and the disciple were in a bad mood.

One of them failed the seventh-level worker assessment and offended all his superiors.

The same thing happened to Jia Dongxu, who was even demoted to cleaning toilets for reform. Even his original salary as a first-level fitter was reduced to 18 yuan, the same as that of an apprentice.

This was even more of a blow to Jia Dongxu, whose family expenses were already quite high.

However, sweeping the toilet is not good in every way, but it has one advantage, which is that it keeps you well-informed.

Before he got off work, Jia Dongxu learned that his master had failed the assessment and offended the factory leaders.

On the way home, the master and disciple, who had tragic fates, comforted and enlightened each other.

Everything was going well until they met other steel mill workers in the courtyard and found out that almost all those who took the assessment today had passed, which made them feel even more depressed.

Your own failure is painful, but the success of others is even more heartbreaking.

With this comparison, Jia Dongxu and Yi Zhonghai felt even more aggrieved, and the previous consolation and enlightenment were completely useless.

"Master, can you lend me five dollars first?"

"My family's food is almost gone. I have to go to the grain station to buy some food later, otherwise there will be no food at home tomorrow."

"Don't worry, I'll pay you back as soon as I get my salary this month."

"..."

As they walked, Jia Dongxu suddenly stopped and asked Yi Zhonghai to borrow money again.

Yi Zhonghai stopped suddenly.

He opened his mouth to say something, but after thinking it over, he gave up and took out five dollars from his pocket and handed it to Jia Dongxu.

finally.

Looking at Jia Dongxu's departing figure, Yi Zhonghai's eyes couldn't help but become gloomy.

These five dollars are destined to be wasted again.

Before Jia Dongxu's salary was reduced to the current 18 yuan, Yi Zhonghai didn't expect him to pay it back, so let alone now.

The key point is that he had just given Jia Dongxu five dollars a few days ago, and now he was asking him to borrow money again. Yi Zhonghai obviously noticed something was wrong.

But he didn't have time to think about it right now.

Such things happened to both him and Jia Dongxu today. Yi Zhonghai has begun to worry about his future, both in terms of work and retirement.

the other side.

Jia Dongxu, who parted ways with Yi Zhonghai, did not go to the grain store to buy grain as he said, but took many detours and came to a courtyard in a remote alley.

Boom!
dong dong!

Boom!
……

After a rhythmic knock on the door, the tightly closed door suddenly opened a crack, and a pair of eyes appeared from inside, examining the situation outside.

When he found out that the person coming was Jia Dongxu, a bright smile appeared on his face.

"Hey! Isn't this Brother Dongxu?"

"It's been a while since you've been here to have fun. I thought you were about to forget about us, your friends!"

"Where have you been recently?"

"Come on, come on, please come in!"

"You are not allowed to leave once you come here."

"You must play well today, I guarantee you good fortune!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)