Courtyard House: In this life, I have a new home!

Everyone understands that improving your skills and getting promoted leads to higher pay, which is more important than anything else. Such learning opportunities are rare.

Moreover, he explained things clearly and in an easy-to-understand way, and everyone who listened benefited from it. If you were to try to figure it out on your own, you might not learn this much even in a year.

Li Weidong said with a smile, "Let's have the level three and four fitters come first. The higher-level ones don't need to listen for now. Level one and two fitters shouldn't come either, in case you don't understand. I'll hold classes every night later."

"I will teach you everything from advanced to basic levels. If you have any questions, feel free to come to me anytime I'm available."

Yi Zhonghai stood to the side, his teeth almost grinding to powder.

Li Weidong's actions in his workshop were tantamount to undermining Yi Zhonghai's foundation.

Yi Zhonghai always treated Workshop 1 as his own territory, and he didn't care about Zhou Dahai, the director of Workshop 927, at all. As long as Yi Zhonghai spoke, would Zhou Dahai dare disobey?

Before Li Weidong arrived, Yi Zhonghai was the only level eight fitter in Workshop One.

Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill has a total of thirteen workshops, eight of which are fitter workshops and the remaining three are forging workshops.

Each of these eight fitter workshops has a master fitter at the eighth level. This is the source of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill's confidence.

Li Weidong's machine position is now arranged in Workshop 1, clearly indicating his intention to outmaneuver Yi Zhonghai.

While working on the engine, Li Weidong disassembled it and explained the intricacies involved, even clearly explaining why he did it that way.

Li Weidong finished the work in about twenty minutes. The rest was left for Xiao Zhang and Da Li to assemble.

"If you two practice for a few days, you'll have no problem taking the Level 6 fitter exam."

Li Weidong said to Xiao Zhang and Da Li, "You can ask me if you don't understand anything."

"By the way, do you have any level 7 fitters in your workshop?"

This question was directed at Director Zhou, who was standing next to him.

"Yes, there are two. Engineer Ding, Engineer Chen, come here for a moment!"

Director Zhou quickly called for help. He knew Li Weidong must have something to discuss with the Level 7 worker.

Both of them were in their forties.

Li Weidong cut to the chase: "Have you passed the Level 8 worker exam?"

"I took the test once, but I failed."

The two looked embarrassed.

"Where is it stuck? What's wrong with the operation?"

Li Weidong wore a confident smile.

Old Dong and Old Ren quickly poured out the problem. This kind of problem, which no one could guide them through, would take a lot of time to figure out on their own.

"Take three workpieces of grade eight quality and work on them at my workstation while I supervise."

Li Weidong said, "Go get it quickly."

Old Dong and Old Ren's eyes lit up, and they quickly went to retrieve two level-eight workpieces. Unexpectedly, Yi Zhonghai suddenly appeared.

"Old Dong, Old Ren, what are you two doing?"

Yi Zhonghai's face darkened. "These parts need to be delivered tomorrow. There are ten in total, and I only have a 50% success rate. I still have to deliver five. Who gave you permission to use them for practice?"

"this……"

Old Dong and Old Ren were immediately extremely embarrassed.

Li Weidong put his hands behind his back and slowly glanced around: "Who approved this? I'm the chief engineer, can't I make this kind of decision?"

He gestured with his chin toward Director Zhou: "Bring all ten items over here."

After saying that, he sneered at Yi Zhonghai, "You overestimate yourself. Do you really think everyone has to rely on you to take the blame?"

Yi Zhonghai's eyes were fixed on Li Weidong, his teeth grinding together. If looks could bite, Li Weidong would have been chewed to pieces long ago.

He knew perfectly well that Old Dong and Old Ren were only a hair's breadth apart from passing the Level 8 worker exam. But no one dared to point it out, and figuring it out on their own would take forever.

Not to mention that he used the guise of communication to secretly lead the two people astray.

Yi Zhonghai's plan was simple—there could only be one level eight worker in Workshop One, and that was him, Yi Zhonghai.

He was convinced that Li Weidong was doing this purely to embarrass him. He didn't believe Li Weidong was concerned about talent for the sake of the factory or the country.

Hearing Li Weidong's words, Yi Zhonghai paused for a moment, then retorted stubbornly, "Fine, you're the chief engineer, you call the shots. But this part is for an airplane, and after all this time, I'm only 50% confident. If you really can't make it, the consequences..."

Li Weidong scoffed and interrupted directly: "Then you can just watch from the sidelines."

When Lao Dong and Lao Ren saw Director Zhou give them a look, they quickly moved all the Grade 8 parts over.

Director Zhou was still a little unsure: "Chief Engineer Li, are you going to personally handle it? We'll need at least five finished products before we can do it."

Li Weidong snorted: "A 50% success rate? This level eight worker is way too incompetent, he's practically a fraud."

He called out to the workshop, "All level 7 and level 6 workers, come and take a look. If you don't understand anything, just ask. Don't hold back."

Just then, Xu Damao rushed in pushing a cart.

"Weidong, Weidong, I've brought the stuff..."

Xu Damao shouted at the top of his lungs.

Seeing everyone staring at him with strange looks, Xu Damao realized what kind of situation he had stumbled upon.

Li Weidong raised an eyebrow: "Xiao Zhang, Da Li, you two install Xu Damao's engine. Charge him fifty yuan! That'll cover the extra dishes for everyone in the workshop at lunchtime!"

Fifty yuan is not a small amount. There are nearly two hundred people in the workshop. If each person pays 25 cents, it's enough for a meat dish, a vegetable dish, and two steamed buns.

A commotion broke out in the workshop. Once it quieted down, Li Weidong casually picked up a workpiece and said, "This thing isn't difficult to put into words, it just requires precision. How do we ensure the precision is up to standard? I'll make one for you to see."

Yi Zhonghai stood to the side, his face flushed red—he was furious. Li Weidong had publicly called him a fraud, and he couldn't swallow that.

He wished Li Weidong's success rate was even lower than his own, so that he would be considered a "fake."

This hat can then be put back on Li Weidong's head.

Yi Zhonghai ground his teeth until they creaked, but Li Weidong didn't hold back with his words either.

"Yi Zhonghai, are you hoping I'll do worse than you?"

Li Weidong looked over with a sneer, "That kind of watery hat can be thrown on my head, right?"

"I don't have that idea."

Yi Zhonghai clenched his fists and lowered his voice.

Li Weidong grinned, a hint of mockery in his eyes: "Having ideas is useless. This job will never fall to those good-for-nothings. I'm a medical doctor, a level seven engineer! I've never taken a single penny of the pay for a level eight worker."

He stared at Yi Zhonghai, his gaze like a knife: "Who can you possibly hide your little schemes from?"

The surroundings were quiet; no one uttered a sound. Everyone knew what kind of person Yi Zhonghai was hiding beneath his seemingly kind exterior.

"Chief Engineer Li, you're not right to talk like that. Master Yi is an honest and simple man; is it really necessary to bully him like this?"

A carefree young man interrupted.

"An honest man? You're his apprentice, aren't you?"

Li Weidong's voice turned cold, "You bunch of people jump out to cause trouble, always choosing to mess around when the project is on a tight deadline. Once you've caused enough trouble, Yi Zhonghai will come out and pretend to be the good guy."

"By using this method to manipulate the leadership, Yi Zhonghai becomes a great philanthropist, right?"

"If anyone gets in your way, you sabotage them and make things difficult for them. To put it bluntly, you're a bunch of scabs!"

"Try playing these tricks again—I can't fire you, but I can demote you and reassign you. I mean it."

The dozen or so workers had faces as black as the bottom of a pot. They were all fourth or fifth-grade workers, considered the main force in the workshop, but they all listened to Yi Zhonghai.

All those underhanded tricks were exposed on the spot by Li Weidong. These people were so angry they wanted to tear him apart.

Yi Zhonghai leaned against the wall, his face deathly pale. He used to think his methods were brilliant, that no one would know if he kept them hidden. But now, he realized it was all a joke.

Everyone saw through him, but no one was willing to confront him directly.

But Li Weidong is different. He has real skills and will be able to train two level-eight workers in no time. At that point, what will Yi Zhonghai be?

Yi Zhonghai knew that Li Weidong was bringing up old grievances today to settle scores for the time when they had schemed to take away the Li family's house, money, girls, and jobs.

Li Weidong snorted coldly, turned around and began processing the parts. His movements were frighteningly fast; in less than ten minutes, a workpiece was finished.

What takes Yi Zhonghai half an hour to do, he finishes in ten minutes. Ten pieces of work are enough for Yi Zhonghai to work all day.

"Pshaw, what's the use of being fast? Who knows if the accuracy will even meet the standards?"

That cocky guy spoke up again.

"Lin Haiyang, shut the fuck up!"

Director Zhou suddenly hardened his tone, "Go back to work, everyone. Level 6 and 7 workers, stay here."

"Don't you even use your brain? Chief Engineer Li can make engines without even needing to take measurements. Making such a small part is a piece of cake for him, isn't it?"

The crowd of onlookers dispersed, leaving only six people in the arena. Two were level seven workers, four were level six workers, and oh right, there was also Yi Zhonghai, who claimed to be a level eight worker, but his skill level was purely for show.

Li Weidong produced six parts in one go. Director Zhou measured each one with a ruler, and every measurement was accurate; they were all top-quality products.

Li Weidong used the remaining four workpieces as teaching materials, demonstrating them step by step. They worked on them until 11 PM, and finally, the two level-seven workers each produced a qualified workpiece.

"Alright, go back and think about it on your own. Take the exam in a few days. Come find me if you have any questions."

Li Weidong left with a single sentence.

Before he could finish speaking, Li Huaide strolled in, a smile plastered on his face: "Chief Engineer Li, are you done with your work? Come on, Director Yang is waiting for you."

"After finishing my work, I also dealt with that arrogant fool, to teach him a lesson he shouldn't underestimate himself."

Li Weidong glanced at Yi Zhonghai, his words neither too harsh nor too mild.

Yi Zhonghai's face turned deathly pale on the spot, as if he had been stabbed in the heart.

Li Weidong followed Li Huaide into Director Yang's office. Director Yang and Secretary Zhang were huddled together, their faces full of excitement, discussing something no one knew.

"Chief Engineer Li, come, come, have a seat. Try my tea; it's far inferior to yours."

Factory Director Yang greeted them warmly.

Li Huaide was secretly pleased with himself—Li Weidong had given him tea, but not Factory Director Yang. And those pills, they were incredibly effective.

"Chief Engineer Li, leaders from the ministry will be coming to inspect next Monday."

Secretary Zhang said with a smile, "The reception work must be done thoroughly, and Chief Engineer Li, you are the highlight."

"Don't worry, I've seen a lot of things when I was studying in Guangzhou, I won't let you down."

Li Weidong casually replied.

"That's fine. Today is Saturday, so we can leave work early at 3 PM, just in time to get paid."

Secretary Zhang added, "Go to the finance department to collect it later."

"I've only worked two days, and I'm still getting paid?"

Li Weidong was a little surprised.

"Of course, I'll pay you a full month's salary. You've done so much for the factory."

Director Yang spoke quite solemnly.