Reborn in 1985, starting from a machine factory

Beiyang Heavy Industry, Production Workshop 3.

Chen Mo and Song Bantou stared at each other, wide-eyed.

For several days in a row, it seemed like Chief Song was avoiding him; Chen Mo couldn't find him anywhere.

If it weren't for the fact that they were going to the cafeteria for lunch, Chen Mo really wouldn't have been able to stop him.

"Hey, Chief Song, do you owe me something?" Chen Mo asked.

"What is it?"

What do you think?

"Engineer Chen, you can't just say things like that. You're the one who's going to treat us."

"But if you insist on treating me, I'll treat you to the Beiyang Heavy Industry Hotel. Let's go."

"Don't talk nonsense. It's just a cafeteria. Don't call it the Beiyang Heavy Industry Hotel."

"Look, I invited you to dinner, and you still look reluctant!" Chief Song shrugged.

"Recommendation letter, my night school recommendation letter, you've been writing it for two days!" Chen Mo said.

"Oh, you mean the recommendation letter from night school!" Headmaster Song scratched his head. "Write it later, what's the rush?"

"Let's go, let's eat first!"

Chen Mo frowned: "Which high-ranking leader is causing the problem?"

"There's no leader holding us back, it's just that Director Li has a temper, and he hasn't been in a good mood these past few days."

"I'll go again when he's in a better mood, and I'll be able to get it sorted out for you."

"Don't you trust me about this?" Foreman Song grabbed Chen Mo's arm.

"Boss Song, how many times have you been there?" Chen Mo asked, looking directly at Song, the squad leader.

"Only three or four times."

What are the reasons for all of them?

"It's nothing. The first time he said it was because I didn't call out 'Report!' The second time he said there was a typo that wasn't corrected, and the third time he said he was busy." Foreman Song explained the reason, his voice growing softer and softer.

He's not a bad person, but he's always been cautious and careful as a squad leader.

He can't handle responsibility or anything like that casually.

He could not afford to offend any of the all-around people he encountered.

I've written recommendation letters before. This is supposed to be a good thing; everyone in the workshop is proud to have a college graduate.

I just don't know what's wrong with Director Li this time; he's finding fault with everything.

"Okay, it's Song's treat, how can I not go?" Chen Mo said, pulling Song towards the cafeteria.

"Chen Mo, what do you want to do?" Song Bantou asked, feeling the weight on his shoulder.

"I think I'll have to ask Director Li later if there's anything I'm not doing right, so I can correct it as soon as possible."

"No!"

Foreman Song suddenly stopped in his tracks. Chen Mo going directly to Director Li would be tantamount to telling Director Li that it was he who had snitched.

Upon thinking of this, Chief Song's face fell: "I said I would go, and besides, I don't have time to write new recommendation letters right now."

"Squad Leader Song, there are some things I don't understand. I need to find out the answers, otherwise I won't feel at ease."

"Don't go." Chief Song shook his head.

"No, I just resolved a technical malfunction in the gantry milling machine at the factory, and it was unanimously approved by the factory leaders."

"Furthermore, I haven't violated any rules during the years I've been with the factory. I'm definitely going to ask why they won't give me this letter of recommendation?"

"Or does Chief Song also think I'm not qualified for a letter of recommendation?"

Song Bantou's face twisted in pain. He glanced up at Chen Mo, then immediately looked away.

He had already begun to regret getting involved in this matter.

It's just that I can't get rid of it now.

The person in front of me, Chen Mo, is someone whose official notification hasn't been issued yet.

Even a blind man could see how much the factory director and Secretary Liu valued him.

This person is someone you absolutely must not offend.

"Of course you're qualified! If Brother Chen isn't qualified, who is?" Foreman Song forced a smile: "You know our factory's processes are a bit slow."

"Squad Leader Song, it's not impossible for me to go directly to Director Li, but he'll definitely say that you didn't sign it."

"Secretary Liu asked me about this matter. I was thinking of saying that Director Li is at least a section chief, and if all else fails, I'll ask Secretary Liu to help mediate."

"I think we can communicate here ourselves, brother." Chen Mo tightened his arm slightly.

"I'll take the letter of recommendation directly to Director Li and say that I'm in a hurry myself, and it doesn't really concern you. What do you think?"

"Sure thing, we're brothers, what's there to be shy about?" Foreman Song's smile was forced. "I happened to write two extra sheets this morning, why don't you take them and use them?"

He pulled two letters of recommendation from his pocket.

"Brother, let me add something: you'll have to figure out a way to deal with Director Li yourself. If you really can't, come to me and I'll try to negotiate with you."

Chen Mo took the letter of recommendation and loosened his grip on her arm: "No problem."

Before he finished speaking, Chief Song, as if granted a pardon, hurriedly took a few steps forward and rushed into the canteen.

You absolutely must take the exam for night school, and you have to pass it.

Secretary Liu's rank is actually similar to Director Li's, but half a rank lower than the department head.

However, Secretary Liu's authority cannot be divided according to rank; his words represent the factory director's will.

The leaders have already provided a ladder to the top; if you can't climb it, you can't blame anyone else.

Chen Mo carefully put the letter of recommendation into his pocket.

...

in the afternoon.

Chen Mo knocked on Director Li's door for the third time.

"Knock knock knock!"

There was no response from inside the door, as if Director Li wasn't even in his office.

Chen Mo released his grip.

Without a doubt, it must have been that Foreman Song had already told Director Li in advance, and perhaps even told him every word he had said.

This is not surprising, and we can't blame Foreman Song. Unlike me, he won't leave the workshop immediately.

A higher-ranking official can crush you.

As for this Director Li, he's quite shrewd in his actions.

He had no legitimate reason to stop him, so he simply refused to see him.

After all, Chen Mo couldn't just break down the door and go to him; that would give Director Li a perfectly good reason to refuse.

However, there's no rush; there's still time until the end of the month.

All you need to do is come a few more times, stay a little longer each time, and then tell every worker who passes by to come and ask Director Li for a letter of recommendation.

About two days.

The entire workshop knew that Director Li was avoiding them.

In less than three days, probably half the factory will know that Director Li is deliberately holding back his recommendation letter.

Of course, if Director Li really intends to be shameless, it won't be too late to have Secretary Liu mediate then.

Chen Mo pulled out the gantry milling machine data and continued reading the document outside the office.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded.

Chen Mo looked up and saw that Song, the squad leader, was running straight towards him.

"Mr. Chen, the equipment is broken, could you take a look?"

"Squad Leader Song, is something really wrong, or are you just here to interrupt?" Chen Mo glanced at the office on the side.

"This is terrible! Hurry up! The project can't wait!" Foreman Song was still out of breath.

Chen Mo put away the gantry milling machine data: "Let's go!"

Chen Mo's easygoing nature surprised Chief Song.

He quickly realized what was happening and ran towards the workshop with Chen Mo.

Inside the workshop, the usually noisy large vertical machine tools were sitting there, with a pile of workpieces stuck in the flow.

Several workers had already gathered around, curiously watching the machine tool.

"Squad Leader Song, why did you ask me for this? I've only looked at the materials on gantry milling machines; I haven't learned anything else yet!" Chen Mo said.

Foreman Song smiled憨厚ly: "You're already Engineer Chen, this is definitely no problem for you. Let me take a look."

"The rotating disc of the machine tool vibrates abnormally when it rotates, and the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Many parts in this batch are broken."

Chen Mo walked to the distribution box first, pulled down the power switch of the vertical power tool, and then hung up the sign prohibiting the switching on.

Vertical machine tools are prone to this kind of problem, but it's not difficult to solve. Not to mention Chen Mo, even an experienced worker could handle it.

It was clear that Supervisor Song was also trying to help Director Li out of the predicament.

However, Chen Mo didn't care.

After all, it wasn't Director Li himself who was involved.

"Squad Leader Song, have you filled out the fault report form?"

"I've written it! I've written it!"

Chen Mo nodded and reached out to grab two screwdrivers.

Suddenly, Engineer Yang's voice rang out from behind: "Assistant Chen, what are you doing?"