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Chapter 261, Qin Huairu fails the Level 1 Technician assessment! (Please subscribe!)

Li Huaide picked up the teacup on his desk, took a sip of water, and said, "Xiaoshan, I'm waiting to celebrate your success! By the way, has the welding workshop been quiet lately?"

"It's nothing!" Xiao Shan said without hesitation. "Everyone is working hard and very efficiently."

Li Huaide smiled and nodded: "What about in terms of ideology? Have you been having any wild thoughts that require ideological education?"

Although Li Huaide didn't understand technology, he valued the workshop workers very much.

He knew very well that only by maintaining production could his position as deputy factory director be secure.

Only when he secures his position as deputy factory director can he launch an attack on Director Yang's position.

"Factory manager, you know perfectly well that most of the welding workshop workers are veteran craftsmen, and their ideological awareness is as hard as steel!" Xiao Shan said with a smile.

Li Huaide nodded in satisfaction; he had indeed conducted a thorough investigation of the welding workshop under his jurisdiction.

Therefore, they also have some understanding of the situation of the workers in the welding workshop.

The welding workshop has many experienced workers who just want a stable job and to earn money; they don't have any other ulterior motives.

"Xiaoshan, if there's nothing else, you can go back now!"

Xiao Shan returned to the workshop and continued reading at his seat.

When his coworkers saw the books he was reading, they all praised him for his high level of awareness.

Xiaoshan also took the opportunity to encourage his workers to read more quotes and complete works when they had free time.

This can be seen as Xiaoshan taking care of his coworkers who work in the same workshop.

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's words, many workers said they would go back and buy a copy of the book.

As lunchtime approached, Xiao Shan took out a complete set of selected works from his backpack and handed it to Mao Dexing: "Master, take this set of books back and read it slowly. It will be helpful to you!"

Mao Dexing glanced at Xiao Shan, knowing that his apprentice was clever and never did anything useless, so he solemnly took the book: "Xiao Shan, I will study it carefully!"

Under Xiao Shan's leadership, a wave of enthusiasm for reading swept through the welding workshop.

Later, this matter even reached Li Huaide's ears.

Upon hearing this, Li Huaide's lips curled up slightly: "It seems that Xiaoshan is indeed a smart child!"

Because Li Huaide had a high-ranking official father-in-law, he knew about some things earlier than others.

Li Huaide originally wanted to remind Xiao Shan.

It now seems that Xiao Shan had already noticed the change in the wind direction without needing to be reminded.

As time went on, almost everyone in the steel rolling mill knew that Xiao Shan liked to read anthologies and quotations.

For this reason, Li Huaide and Director Yang even publicly praised Xiao Shan as a good comrade with high awareness, hoping that everyone could learn from him.

Seeing that Gao Juewu's image had been established, Xiao Shan focused all his energy on preparing for the Level 8 worker exam.

Time flew by and it was already March, and soon it was time for the Level 8 worker assessment.

That morning, Xiao Shan, as usual, rode his bicycle with Ding Qiunan to work.

After taking Ding Qiunan to the infirmary, Xiao Shan headed towards the assessment workshop.

This assessment is open to all trades, not just welders.

So when Xiao Shan arrived at the assessment workshop, there were already quite a few people inside.

While waiting for the assessment to begin, Xiao Shan also saw other people in the courtyard come to participate in the assessment.

Qin Huairu came to take the Level 1 worker exam, while Liu Haizhong, like Xiao Shan, challenged himself to take the Level 8 worker exam.

"The assessment is now beginning. Those participating in the Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 worker assessments, please step forward and begin."

Seeing Qin Huairu standing at the assessment station, Liu Haizhong leaned over and asked, "Xiaoshan, do you think Qin Huairu will pass this time? Her family is the only one in our department that causes trouble. She doesn't even try to work harder, earn more money, or cause less trouble!"

Xiao Shan smiled and said, "This old man is an eighth-grade worker, and he's in the same workshop as Qin Huairu. After all these years, if he had taught her diligently every day, I don't believe Qin Huairu wouldn't have become a first-grade worker!"

“Indeed, Lao Yi bears a lot of responsibility for this!” Liu Haizhong nodded in deep agreement. “That’s right, if Qin Huairu had earned more, the Jia family wouldn’t have become Lao Yi’s godparent.”

Xiao Shan just smiled and didn't reply.

Soon, Qin Huairu's assessment results came out.

Still failed!

Seeing Qin Huairu walk down from her assessment station, Yi Zhonghai went over to comfort her, saying, "Huairu, don't be discouraged. If you don't succeed this time, there's always next time. If you don't understand something, just ask me!"

"Okay, sir. It's just that my technique is always a bit off, and I can't seem to improve my accuracy," Qin Huairu said with a hint of helplessness.

Yi Zhonghai continued to comfort him, saying, "Precision mainly depends on feel. You need to practice and think a lot. Go back first, and don't be discouraged. Tell me if you have any difficulties."

Qin Huairu forced a smile: "Uncle, thank you so much! I don't know how my family would have survived without you!"

Soon it was time for the Level 8 worker assessment, and Xiao Shan arrived at the welder assessment area.

He was the only welder participating in the Level 8 welder assessment this time; the other experienced welders weren't confident.

"The Level 8 worker assessment has officially begun. All assessment instructors, please proceed to your respective workstations for the assessment!"

Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill currently does not have any Level 8 welders, so the Level 8 welders responsible for evaluation were coordinated by the Ministry of Metallurgy from other large factories.

Those who came to watch the Level 8 worker assessment included not only leaders from various departments, but also experienced workers from various workshops.

Xiao Shan even spotted Yi Zhonghai in the crowd.

Yi Zhonghai certainly didn't want him to live like this. Among all the residents of the courtyard, Xiao Shan had the most strained relationship with Yi Zhonghai.

Of course, Yi Zhonghai wasn't stupid; he wouldn't cause trouble at this time. At most, he would curse him in his heart.

Before Xiao Shan began the formal assessment, Li Huaide asked with a smile, "Xiao Shan, are you ready?"

"I'm ready, and I can take the assessment anytime!" Xiao Shan said confidently as he approached the welder assessment station.

Li Huaide glanced at the experienced welders he had invited and signaled that the assessment could begin.

So the experienced craftsmen nodded and said, "Let's begin!"

Although these experienced welders were not from Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, they had heard of Xiaoshan.

After all, Xiaoshan had been processing Grade 8 workpieces for a period of time, and these Grade 8 workpieces were initially coordinated from various factories.

Grade 8 workpieces have high requirements and heavy workloads. If someone can share the workload, many factories are willing to do a favor for the steel rolling mill.

After Xiaoshan finishes processing the grade 8 workpiece, it must be sent back to the original factory.

The level eight welders in these factories naturally knew Xiao Shan.

Upon hearing the experienced workers announce the start of the assessment, Xiao Shan finally stood at his workstation and began to examine the blueprints.

The level 8 workpiece he was being assessed on was not complicated and was no different from what he usually did.

So Xiao Shan began working step by step, following the order in which he usually processed level eight workpieces.

Chapter 262, Xiao Shan, the Level 8 Welder! (Please subscribe!)

Watching Xiao Shan calmly process the level eight workpiece, Li Huaide asked a master craftsman beside him, "Master Sun, do you think Xiao Shan will be able to pass the test smoothly this time?"

"Xiao Shan's technique is very steady. As long as nothing unexpected happens, he should have no problem passing the test!" Master Sun said to Li Huaide while watching Xiao Shan's movements.

Because this was an assessment, Xiaoshan was a little slow, taking a full two hours to complete the welding of the entire workpiece.

Looking at the completed welded workpiece, Xiao Shan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The next step is to take measurements and sand the edges.

After everything was in place, Xiaoshan told the experienced craftsmen in charge of the review that his work was finished.

Several experienced craftsmen naturally came over to inspect the workpiece from Xiaoshan.

After a thorough inspection, the experienced workers unanimously agreed that the workpiece from Xiaoshan was up to standard.

The person in charge of the assessment then announced: "I now declare that Comrade Xiaoshan has passed the assessment!"

Upon hearing the words of the person in charge of the assessment, Xiao Shan's lips curled up slightly.

At this moment, Factory Director Yang stepped forward and said to Xiao Shan with a smile, "From now on, our steel rolling mill will also have a high-level welding workshop! Xiao Shan, you have made a significant contribution to the steel rolling mill!"

Then he turned to Li Huaide and said, "Old Li, this deserves a reward."

After saying that, Director Yang shook hands with Xiao Shan.

Xiao Shan, however, maintained a humble smile throughout.

Li Huaide, standing to the side, nodded and said, "Director Yang is right! Xiaoshan is our steel rolling mill's first level eight welder; he definitely deserves a reward!"

Then Li Huaide said to the level 8 welders who had been transferred from other factories, "Masters, don't leave at noon. Our steel rolling mill has arranged lunch."

"Xiaoshan, you'll join us too. Consider this a celebration party arranged for you!"

Xiao Shan naturally nodded in agreement.

In this assessment, he was the only one in the steel rolling mill to pass the level eight worker assessment.

The lunch was a pleasant one for both the host and guests, but Xiao Shan still sensed the tension in the conversation between Director Yang and Li Huai.

Clearly, Director Yang was well aware of Li Huaide's intentions.

After having dinner with the leaders, Xiao Shan went to the infirmary first.

Ding Qiunan had already learned from the radio that Xiao Shan had become an eighth-level welder, and was naturally very happy to see Xiao Shan.

After spending about half an hour in the infirmary, Xiao Shan returned to the welding workshop.

As soon as they returned to the welding workshop, Luo Zhengqiu came over to Xiao Shan and said, "Xiao Shan, you don't need to work this afternoon! You passed the Level 8 assessment this morning, so the workshop is giving you a half-day off."

"Thank you, Uncle Luo!" Xiao Shan said happily. "Then I'll head back now!"

Luo Zhengqiu waved his hand: "Go, go!"

After leaving the welding workshop, Xiao Shan first told Ding Qiunan that he was taking the afternoon off, and then returned to the courtyard house.

When Xiao Shan returned to the courtyard house, several older women were sitting by the pond in the middle of the courtyard talking.

Seeing Xiao Shan return, the third aunt asked curiously, "Xiao Shan, why are you back so early today?"

"Today is the day of the assessment. Xiaoshan, you didn't fail the assessment and are feeling bad, so you asked for leave to come back, did you?" Before Xiaoshan could speak, Madam Jia said sarcastically.

Xiao Shan chuckled and said to Jia Zhangshi, "Thank you for your concern, Aunt Jia. But I'm sorry to disappoint you, I passed the test! From now on, I'm an eighth-level welder, the same level as that old man!"

The women were shocked to hear that Xiao Shan had become an eighth-level welder.

Auntie Er looked at Xiao Shan in shock: "Xiao Shan, you're not even thirty yet!"

"Yes, I'm twenty-eight this year."

An older woman remarked with some emotion, "There aren't many level eight workers under thirty even nationwide!"

After chatting casually with a few middle-aged women, Xiao Shan pushed his bicycle back home.

After returning home, Xiao Shan began preparing dinner.

Today is the day I become a Level 8 worker, so naturally I'm going to cook a big dinner to celebrate with my wife!

While cooking, Xiao Shan also told everyone in the chat group about becoming an eighth-level worker.

The chat group members naturally congratulated Xiao Shan.

In the chat group, Zhou Bingkun was the one who had the best understanding of the eighth-grade worker.

After all, his father, Zhou Zhigang, was an eighth-grade worker!

Zhou Bingkun still remembers that when he was a child, he also thought about becoming an eighth-grade worker like Zhou Zhigang!

It was already June of 1978, the time when universities were on summer vacation.

Just as Zhou Bingkun was feeling somewhat sentimental, his roommate Li Fansong said to him, "Bingkun, I'm going back now! Remember to call me when you have time, and I'll show you around Beijing."

There are eight people in Zhou Bingkun's dormitory, and Li Fansong is his best friend.

Li Fansong is a native of Beijing, from a very well-off family. Both his parents work in the government and hold relatively high positions.

“Okay, I’ll call you then.” Zhou Bingkun nodded with a smile.

This summer vacation, Zhou Bingkun did not plan to rest at home. Instead, he discussed with the school leaders and decided to go to the Capital Medical University Affiliated Hospital as an intern.

As a freshman, Zhou Bingkun was not qualified to work as an intern at the hospital.

However, Zhou Bingkun's performance was so outstanding that the school leaders finally agreed to give him a chance to work as an intern in the emergency department of the affiliated hospital.