Siheyuan: Steel Mill Engineer

Chapter 113 Jeep
"Well, apprentices need to master level 1 parts. In the second year, they will need to come into contact with level 2 parts. In the third year, they need to master level 2 parts. In the fourth year, they will be converted to level 1 workers and have the opportunity to come into contact with level 3 parts. I understand." Sha Meifeng nodded.

“You can get in touch with them in advance and see how others do it. After the specific plan is announced, you can try to apply for it. If you pass it, it’s not just a matter of salary, but you can also lay a solid foundation for the next stage.” Yang Zhenyu said with a smile.

"With such a big move in the factory, I think a lot of people will be tempted, and I'm afraid quite a few will break through themselves," said Sha Meifeng.

"Of course. According to the factory's original promotion plan, the promotion of junior workers is based on not only their skills but also their length of service. Only senior workers are not restricted by length of service. The factory has broken the rules this time," said Yang Zhenyu.

"It really breaks the convention. I have come into contact with workers from other factories before. Our steel rolling mill is indeed different in many aspects." Sha Meifeng nodded.

"I think so too. The overall environment of the factory is very good. It is much better than the factory I worked in before." Zhou Qianqian also said.

Yang Zhenyu thought: You are in the factory, how can others bully you? Who is so blind?
Of course, this cannot be said. We are all workers and it cannot affect our unity.

"Sister Meifeng, have you noticed that Brother Zhuzi has gained some weight recently?" Zhou Qianqian said.

"Is there?" Sha Meifeng looked up and asked curiously.

"Yes, I think he has gained a lot of weight recently." Zhou Qianqian nodded.

For workers, it is definitely a good thing to be able to upgrade their grades without being restricted by length of service.

"Hey, how can the blacksmith do his work if he is not strong?" Yang Zhenyu laughed.

Yang Zhenyu felt that the conditions for this promotion assessment needed to be carefully studied. It should be difficult but not block everyone. The purpose of this assessment was to select some talented people, promote them exceptionally, and let them take on heavier responsibilities.

Each apprentice is taught for only two months, and will receive rewards immediately if he or she is able to complete the promotion.

The two ladies were also amused.

"Qin Huairu is about to start working in the factory. She came to me today and said she wanted me to help take care of her children. Tell me, is this reliable?" said an aunt.

Blacksmithing is a physical job, and you really can't do the job without strength.

"It's nothing for neighbors to help each other. If the case is found on the other side of the street, it will eventually fall on our side, just like the old lady in the backyard." Yi Zhonghai said after a moment of hesitation.

"Well, although our family is not short of this little money, we still have to make it clear. Their children are not very old, and it will take many years to take care of them. Especially now that Xixi is pregnant, we will definitely have to take care of their children in the future." Yi Zhonghai said after thinking for a while.

Don’t think that workers’ work content is simply repetitive. In many cases, continuous improvement is required. There are many advanced workpieces that junior workers cannot complete.

"Then we have to talk to him when we get back. There is no fat person among us working class people." Sha Meifeng tilted her head and thought for a while before saying.

"I think it's better to make this matter clear from the beginning. There's no problem with helping to look after the children, but things like food expenses should be made clear. Our family's money doesn't come from the wind." Yang Zhenyu said.

However, they did not know how difficult this assessment was.

Needless to say, all senior workers in the factory were assigned the task of taking two apprentices.

"Why not? Isn't the second uncle in the backyard fat? And he's a blacksmith."

"Ha ha……"

Those who cannot advance will no longer be taught and will be replaced by other people.

"Well, let's just refuse and let her go find the second aunt. Their children are grown up now, so it would be better this way." said the first aunt.

"That's fine, otherwise you won't be able to take care of so many children." Yi Zhonghai nodded.

If Yang Zhenyu hadn't shown up, Yi Zhonghai would have taken over the matter. This was a chance to enhance their relationship and maybe he could count on him for retirement in the future. However, now that he had Yang Zhenyu and the pregnant Zhou Qianqian, Yi Zhonghai's thoughts were on the couple. Although he had never had children, he didn't have to worry about his retirement and would definitely live a comfortable life in the future.

So Yi Zhonghai has no time to plot against other people's families. How can outsiders be as reliable as his own nephew?

After all, they are close relatives.

"It's time to visit the graves after the spring equinox. Zhenyu, please arrange your time and find a day off. I'll go with you then." An old lady looked at Yang Zhenyu and said.

"No need. Aunt, I can go by myself." Yang Zhenyu shook his head and said.

"I've thought about it and decided to go with you," said the aunt.

"Okay, I'll see when I can take a break." Yang Zhenyu nodded.

He prefers to go alone. He would feel more uncomfortable if someone accompanied him. It is better to go alone and have more freedom.

However, since the aunt has already said so, let's go together.

That day, Yang Zhenyu drove the car provided by the factory back to the compound. An aunt had already prepared everything.

"Zhenyu, is this the car your factory allocated to you? Why haven't I seen you driving it before?" An old lady said, looking at the small jeep with curiosity on her face.

"Well, I bought it last year, but I haven't opened it except for work. We brought a lot of things today, so I opened it." Yang Zhenyu nodded.

"That's great, this car looks different." An old lady said excitedly.

Yang Zhenyu didn't say anything about this. In his opinion, the car was extremely simple and was a copy of a small jeep from abroad.

Yang Zhenyu was disgusted, but the residents nearby were very curious about it.

There are hardly any cars in this alley, let alone the cars of nearby residents.

"Aunt, get in the car. We have to hurry. It won't be good if it's too late." Yang Zhenyu said to the aunt.

"Yes, yes, business is more important." An old lady also realized that this was not the time to admire cars.

"Everyone, please make way." Yang Zhenyu started the car and shouted to the neighbors who were watching.

There was no way I could not shout. It was very noisy at the scene and if I spoke softly, no one could hear me.

The crowd made way, and Yang Zhenyu drove away, heading towards his hometown according to his memory.

"Aunt, don't be nervous. This is how this broken car is." Yang Zhenyu said to the middle-aged lady sitting in the passenger seat who was extremely nervous.

In this day and age, cars are a rarity for ordinary people. It is inevitable to feel a little nervous when riding in a car for the first time, especially when riding in a small jeep like this, the riding experience is really poor.

"oh oh."

The old lady responded casually, but her nervousness did not relax at all and she was still very nervous.

Yang Zhenyu didn't say anything more about this. The next time he took a car, this emotion would disappear.

(End of this chapter)