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Chapter 108, Xiao Shan's Rising Fame at the Steel Rolling Mill! (Please Subscribe!)

Liu Haizhong also saw Xiao Shan and asked curiously, "Xiao Shan, what brings you here? Are you looking for someone or something? I heard from Guang Tian that you were transferred to the External Liaison Department."

"Second Uncle, I just finished the procurement and came to the workshop to continue learning technology from my master!" Xiao Shan explained with a smile, "This time, my master asked me to come and talk to you about something."

Liu Haizhong looked at Xiao Shan approvingly and said, "Xiao Shan, your awareness is beyond words. One salary for two jobs! I can't help but praise you! What does Master Mao want to say?"

“My master said, could we do more forging and welding so that it’s faster?” Xiao Shan tugged at his bangs. “My master said that Second Uncle’s skills are top-notch, the forged parts are solid, and he’ll definitely become a level seven worker this year.”

Liu Haizhong immediately grinned from ear to ear.

Master Mao is a very conscientious person, so it's not easy to get him to praise you.

So Liu Haizhong patted his chest and said, "Leave this to me! Xiaoshan, go back and tell Master Mao to rest assured!"

“When it comes to division of labor and cooperation, it has to be you, Second Uncle! We rarely see such a tacit master in our factory.” Xiao Shan nodded and continued, “I reckon the leaders will have to promote Second Uncle. We can’t let someone as positive and hardworking as you be overlooked.”

The two sentences made Liu Haizhong overjoyed.

As I left the forging workshop, it was already getting dark; it was almost time to get off work.

Xiao Shan went back to the workshop and told his master, then went to the external relations department.

It's almost time to leave work, so I should at least say goodbye.

In the External Relations Department, Sister Zhao and Sister Zhang were chatting.

Zheng Xiding wasn't there; he probably went out to buy supplies.

Upon seeing Xiao Shan, Sister Zhao smiled and said, "Xiao Shan is here! I heard from the section chief that you sent over a lot of wild game! You're really capable; you got the procurement plan sorted out in one go."

"Sister Zhao, I'm busy! It's all part of my job!" Xiao Shan said modestly. "Where's Brother Song? I haven't seen him."

Sister Zhao explained to Xiao Shan, "He went to the market to pick up the goods. The pork we agreed on has arrived."

After getting off work, Xiao Shan returned home, cooked two dishes, closed the door, and had a couple of drinks by himself.

After eating and drinking his fill, Xiao Shan began his cultivation.

Xiao Shan could sense that he had now reached the threshold of the fourth level.

With consistent training, your strength will soon break through to the fourth rank.

For the next month or so, life in Xiaoshan was uneventful yet busy.

Basically, it's a three-point line: external liaison department, workshop, and outside the city.

Of course, most of the time was spent outside the city.

After fulfilling Xiong Dingxi's goal of eating wild game, Xiao Shan went directly to a secluded spot outside the city to begin his cultivation.

Although Xiao Shan only went to the welding workshop occasionally, he received a salary. The story of him working two jobs still spread throughout the steel rolling mill.

Some people dismissed it, saying that Xiao Shan was faking it;

Some people admire him, saying he has a spirit of dedication.

However, after this incident spread, many workshop directors used Xiaoshan as an example when reprimanding lazy workers in their workshops.

It seems that because of Xiaoshan's approach, many workers who were supposed to leave on time started working overtime, and when there was no work, they cleaned the workshop.

Many workers experienced what it meant to be rolled up for the first time!

Although no one is forcing it, people in this era care a lot about their image.

I work overtime without pay, clean the workshop, and make selfless contributions, while you leave right after get off work. Your level of awareness is clearly not as high as mine.

The factory leaders were also pleased to see this thriving phenomenon.

The workers are highly motivated, a phenomenon that only occurs during large-scale production.

Xiao Shan had just arrived at the External Relations Department today, ready to make a name for himself among his colleagues, when Xiong Dingxi walked over with a smile: "Xiao Shan, you're famous now, and our External Relations Department is famous too."

"Director Li wants to see you. Go to his office!"

Xiao Shan nodded: "Okay, Section Chief."

Xiao Shan then stood up and walked out of the External Relations Department.

As soon as Xiao Shan left, the room became lively.

Zheng Xiding said to Xiong Dingxi, "Section Chief, Xiaoshan is quite capable! After finishing the work of our External Liaison Section, he can still help out in the welding workshop. Now our External Liaison Section is famous, and so is the welding workshop!"

"Xiao Zheng, are you jealous?" Sister Zhao asked Zheng Xiding with a smile.

Upon hearing Sister Zhao's question, Zheng Xiding quickly denied it.

If this gets out, how will he ever work at the steel mill again?

Being jealous of your coworkers' hard work is just asking for trouble!

Sister Zhao understood perfectly: the leaders liked to see the workers highly motivated, and anyone who dared to disagree was seen as going against the tide.

Over the years, she has seen far too many things like this.

Sister Zhao nodded and looked at Zheng Xiding, saying, "That's good! Little Zheng, you can do anything, just don't go against the tide."

Seeing Sister Zhao giving instructions to Zheng Xiding, Xiong Dingxi waved his hand and said, "Alright, enough of this nonsense! Sister Zhao, contact the relevant departments. The factory has a plan that requires the cooperation of several departments under the Ministry of Industry. This is a key project for our External Relations Department this year, and we absolutely cannot let this fall apart!"

"Xiao Zheng, you need to put more effort into procurement. Get as much unplanned material as you can."

"I'll also talk to Xiaoshan about it, and tell him to travel around the countryside more and bring back some good things!"

"Alright, everyone get back to work!"

Meanwhile, Xiao Shan arrived at Li Huaide's office and knocked on the door.

Soon, Li Huaide's voice came from inside: "Come in!"

Xiao Shan walked into the office, looked at Li Huaide, and asked, "Director Li, you wanted to see me?"

Li Huaide got up with a smile on his face, walked over, shook Xiao Shan's hand, and pressed him down on the office sofa.

He then said to Xiao Shan, "Xiao Shan, I've heard about what you did. Taking one salary and doing two jobs. That kind of dedication is something most people can't match!"

"Director, people are exaggerating! I just took a quick look around the workshop. If we're talking about actual work, the apprentices in the workshop do more than I do!" Xiao Shan said with a smile, waving his hand.

Li Huaide nodded in satisfaction: "Xiaoshan, humility is a good thing, but excessive humility is not good! I heard from Director Luo that you already have the skills to be assessed as a level four welder!"

"In my opinion, people haven't exaggerated at all; on the contrary, they've downplayed your story. You're using your spare time to learn new skills, which profoundly reflects the positive and enterprising spirit of our workers—a spirit that deserves praise!"

"I discussed it with the factory director, and we've decided to name you as an outstanding individual for the first quarter of 1960! When the final evaluation is held at the end of the month, we'll post your name so that everyone in the factory can learn from you."

Chapter 109, The Reason Yi Zhonghai Won't Adopt a Child! (Please Subscribe!)

Xiao Shan never expected that Li Huaide had summoned him over because of this matter.

Although this was a good thing for him, Xiao Shan still politely declined: "Director, I've only done what I should do. Let's forget about this personal honor!"

"How can that be? You deserve this honorary title!" Li Huaide patted Xiao Shan on the shoulder and said, "Because of your exemplary role, the enthusiasm of our factory comrades has greatly increased, and even the production capacity has increased by six percentage points. You deserve credit for this."

As he spoke, Li Huaide took out a stack of tickets from his desk drawer: "These tickets are my personal reward for you. Work hard, and I won't let you down."

Xiao Shan quickly stood up: "Director, thank you so much! I'm in dire need of all kinds of tickets! You've solved my urgent problem."

Li Huaide was very satisfied with Xiaoshan's performance.

This child is young, but he is insightful, clear-headed, and not pedantic; he is a talented individual.

Li Huaide sat back down in his seat: "Xiaoshan, you go ahead with your work, I still have some things to take care of."

"Yes, Director!"

After leaving Li Huaide's office, Xiao Shan took out the ticket and looked at it.

There were several of each kind of coupons: cigarette coupons, liquor coupons, cloth coupons, cotton coupons, grain coupons, and sugar coupons.

It's not very valuable, but everyone needs it.

With the ticket in his pocket, Xiao Shan went straight to the welding workshop.

Seeing Xiao Shan enter, Luo Zhengqiu, who was in the workshop, walked over with a smile: "Xiao Shan, you're a celebrity in our factory now! The factory manager asked me about it today, and I told him that your skills are already comparable to a level four welder. I've reported your application for the level four welder exam!"

"There's still a month until the assessment, you can't let me down!"

Xiao Shan patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Luo, I definitely won't let you down!"

After welding parts in the workshop for half a day, Xiao Shan and his colleagues went home after get off work.

As soon as it got dark, Director Wang arrived at the courtyard and found the three old men.

After Director Wang chatted with them for a while, the three old men immediately convened a meeting of everyone in the courtyard.

Looking at Liu Guangtian, who had come to inform him, Xiao Shan asked curiously, "Guangtian, what's the meeting about today? Our compound hasn't had a meeting in a while!"

"I don't know either, Director Wang convened this meeting suddenly!" Liu Guangtian shook his head.

Watching Liu Guang go to call the others in the backyard, Xiao Shan took a stool and came to the middle courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, the three old men had already set up their table.

Xiao Shan couldn't help but shake his head. These three old men really never forget to put on airs!

Soon everyone in the courtyard had arrived.

Since Director Wang is here today, she will naturally be the first to speak.

Director Wang stood up and got straight to the point: "I'm here today mainly to discuss the quota issue!"

"As you all probably know, there is famine in many places now, and some farmers in rural areas are not getting enough to eat. The government has also called for saving food."

"Therefore, starting next month, the quota will be reduced by another tenth!"

"The country is facing difficulties now, so we individuals should save as much as we can!"

"These difficulties will soon pass. We must trust our country and work together to overcome these challenges!"

Director Wang's words caused an uproar at the scene.

The quota was already reduced once last year, and now it's going to be reduced again.

This increases the pressure on everyone!

Director Wang knew this news was quite explosive, so he waited a moment.

After everyone had a moment to process this, I started talking about the second thing: "There's another matter! A lot of refugees have come from other places, including many young women and men. If any of you in our compound are unmarried, you can sign up with me. I'll organize a group matchmaking event. If it works out, it'll be a way to ease the burden on the country."

Upon hearing Director Wang's words, Yi Zhonghai eagerly said to Xiao Shan, "Xiao Shan, why don't you try going on a blind date? Maybe you can find a suitable partner!"

Upon hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, everyone couldn't help but look at Xiao Shan.

Xiao Shan is 22 years old this year, which is the age when she should get married.

Moreover, Xiao Shan is a level three welder at the steel rolling mill, so he won't have to worry about not being able to support his wife after he gets married.

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Xiao Shan couldn't help but frown.

Yi Zhonghai is just asking for trouble!

If he were truly concerned about his own marriage, he would never choose to marry one of these girls who had fled from war.

After all, these girls who had fled had nothing and knew nothing about the situation.

If it contains any harmful substances, it could cause big trouble in a few years.

Although Xiao Shan is capable of ignoring these troubles, he will not invite trouble upon himself.

So Xiao Shan smiled and said to Yi Zhonghai, "Uncle, I'm still young. Now is the time to learn a skill. There's no rush to talk about marriage!"

"On the contrary, you, old man, still don't have a child. What will become of you in the future?"

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's words, Yi Zhonghai's expression changed instantly.

But before he could speak, Xiao Shan said to Director Wang, "Director Wang, there must be quite a few orphans without families among those who fled here this time, right?"

"This old man is a moral exemplar in our neighborhood. He earns a lot of money and happens to have no children. Could you find two sensible and obedient children to adopt for him? That way, he'll have descendants and someone to take care of him in his old age!"

Yi Zhonghai was taken aback by Xiao Shan's sharp counterattack, and his face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

If looks could kill, Xiao Shan would have died eight hundred times over.

If Yi Zhonghai had wanted to, he would have had the opportunity to adopt a child long ago.

However, he himself was unwilling to adopt.

The main reasons why Yi Zhonghai was unwilling are as follows.