Courtyard House: Starting in a Ceramics Factory

After hearing Li Feng's explanation, Jiang Fei and Zhang Jiefang couldn't help but sigh that even after becoming a section chief, Li Feng was still just as busy as before.

In the past, they always knew that Li Feng worked hard on his paintings for the sake of the project, which was something they could not match.

That's why they sighed like that.

After hearing their exclamations, Li Feng waved his hand and said...

"I'll feel a bit more relaxed once things get back on track."

"The project is still in the early stages of operation."

"So it's normal to be a little busy."

After hearing Li Feng's words, Zhang Jiefang and Jiang Fei nodded to him.

Next, they talked to Li Feng about the matter of evaluating professional titles.

At this point, the two of them asked Li Feng if he had participated in the evaluation for the sixth-level painter title.

Upon hearing this, Li Feng simply shook his head at the two of them.

"I did not participate in the Level 6 drawing professional title examination."

When the two heard that Li Feng had not participated in the Level 6 painter professional title assessment, they were somewhat surprised. They immediately asked Li Feng why he did not participate in the assessment.

They both believed that Li Feng was now qualified to participate in the assessment of the sixth-level painter, and that he should be able to pass it easily.

Because Li Feng is now a level 5 painter, and he has also done a lot of national projects before.

Many of the porcelain pieces displayed in the Great Hall of the People today were made by Li Feng.

That's why the two of them found it strange that Li Feng didn't participate in the painting competition.

Seeing that the two looked puzzled, Li Feng began to explain to them.

"I probably won't be able to participate in the assessment for the sixth-level painter, since I'm a cadre now, and cadres can't participate in the assessment for worker titles; that's a rule set by higher authorities."

"I have no choice."

When Li Feng finished speaking, a regretful expression appeared on his face.

In this era, having a senior technician title is highly sought after.

Moreover, this is a very profitable ceramics industry.

However, the regulations stipulate that cadres cannot participate in the evaluation of workers' professional titles. Even if Li Feng submits the application, it will eventually be rejected.

So in that case, it's better not to participate.

After hearing Li Feng's explanation, the two of them also showed expressions of regret.

At this moment, Jiang Fei sighed to Li Feng.

"That's a real shame."

"If you continue to paint, your salary will definitely be very high."

“I remember you used to earn a salary of just over a hundred yuan.”

"It seems you also receive project subsidies, right?"

Li Feng nodded and said.

"Although my salary has dropped quite a bit, it has become much more stable, so I guess it's okay if it's a little less."

"Besides, I'm still in school now. If I were to take a worker's salary, I might not even earn as much as I would as when I was a cadre."

"As you all know, our performance in the painting department is the main source of revenue."

"The basic salary is actually not very high."

Upon hearing Li Feng's words, Zhang Jiefang nodded repeatedly.

"That's true!"

"Our painting skills should be based on performance, if there's not much work to do."

"Then our salaries might not necessarily be as high as those of the cadres."

"But to be honest, our factory doesn't have to worry about not having work."

"I think we're making more money every day. Do you really think that many people are buying porcelain?"

At this moment, Zhang Jiefang asked a very serious question.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fei nodded curiously.

"yes!".

"Our factory produces so much porcelain, and now we've even built a branch factory. The branch factory should be producing porcelain even faster, right?"

"So who are these porcelain pieces sold to?" Li Feng understood the question to some extent, so he began to explain to the two of them.

"These porcelain pieces definitely have a market."

"Otherwise, what would we do with all this stuff?"

"The exquisite works we produce now are definitely collected by famous people, or displayed in the homes of art lovers."

"As for the lower-end products, they are purely made for decoration."

"Moreover, many foreigners are now using our porcelain to decorate their homes."

"That's why I'm telling you."

"Our porcelain is mostly used to exchange for foreign exchange."

"Otherwise, why would we make this porcelain?"

"This thing can't be eaten, so it can only be sold."

"And they're making money off foreigners."

"As for the truly precious items, we won't sell them."

“Things like cultural relics are definitely in museums.”

"What we make are all modern things, except that they are porcelain."

"Moreover, I think that in the porcelain industry, we may not necessarily encounter any problems when we get old."

What Li Feng said was indeed correct.

After all, porcelain continued to sell well in later generations.

Basically, as long as it's made, someone will buy it.

So, they won't be involved in any mass layoffs in state-owned enterprises.

And most importantly, even if they stop working in the factory, they can still make a lot of money if they run a private workshop or something.

People with skills are basically not afraid of anything.

After listening to Li Feng's explanation, the two seemed to have something to say.

In the end, Li Feng told the two of them that he was going to apply for the title of Arts and Crafts Master.

However, the two of them thought it was useless.

Most workers nowadays believe that a skill level is far superior to being a craftsman or artist.

Because now, as long as you have this skill level, the corresponding level of craft artist is practically free.

Therefore, they still felt regretful that Li Feng could not participate in the Level 6 painting competition.

time flies.

Chef Deng's meal was ready quickly.

of course!

It's definitely not just Mr. Deng who's cooking; his wife is too.

The food for these people was prepared very quickly.

Once it's on the table, wine is a must.

Li Feng did not refuse.

It's normal to have a few drinks with your mentor.

So he didn't refuse to drink, and the same went for Zhang Jiefang and Jiang Fei.

It's perfectly normal for an apprentice to drink with his master.

Master Deng enjoyed the drinks at lunchtime.

Master Deng's children live away from home most of the year and rarely come back, so Master Deng's apprentices also play some of the roles of his children.

Zhang Jiefang and Jiang Fei, in particular, spent even more time with Master Deng.

Master Deng doesn't treat the two of them as outsiders; now he treats them like his own nephews and nieces.

Therefore, Master Deng would often be stricter with the two of them.

As for Li Feng, Master Deng valued him even more.

Although Li Feng no longer paints, Master Deng believes he will pass on his skills. (End of Chapter)