Scholars in the courtyard

Silly Zhu stepped on the soil under his feet and there was still some movement, but Jia Dongxu was like a dead person, sitting there in a daze, neither talking nor moving.

Obviously, he failed this assessment again.

How many times?

He couldn't even remember.

Anyway, every time I take the test, I fail every time. Every time I fail, I take the test again.

Now, the second-level assessment has become his nightmare and a threshold that he cannot pass.

Thinking of his wife who was eagerly waiting for him at home, his eldest son who couldn't eat enough, and the child in his wife's belly, the pressure of life, the sadness and indignation of disappointment, made him shed tears of hatred.

"Why can't you pass?"

"Why did it fail?"

"Why me?"

A series of mysteries and doubts spewed out from Jia Dongxu's mouth, and the resentful Silly Zhu next to him was speechless after hearing it.

He has the ability but not the opportunity, while Jia Dongxu has the opportunity but not the ability.

Their situations are completely different.

To be honest, Silly Zhu looks down on Jia Dongxu.

There is a master like a master behind me to help him. He has not passed the second level exam in the past few years. It would be embarrassing to tell anyone.

However, he was also a little jealous of Jia Dongxu. Such an incompetent guy actually married Qin Huairu and had a child. It was really like the sky had no eyes.

Silly Zhu looked at Jia Dongxu and didn't want to speak.

Now, the two are brothers.

Yi Zhonghai also felt uncomfortable, as neither of the two candidates felt comfortable.

Seeing the two brothers' appearance, Yi Zhonghai wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say.

Look at Silly Pillar, spare tire, forget it.

Looking at Jia Dongxu, Yi Zhonghai's eyes were full of disappointment.

I really don’t know why I chose such a thing in the first place. I couldn’t even hold the workpiece firmly during the assessment. It was really useless.

Just thinking about what happened behind his back, any words he was about to curse were swallowed alive.

No matter what, he, Yi Zhonghai, would count on this apprentice.

Just when Yi Zhonghai adjusted his mood and was about to comfort Jia Dongxu and Shazhu, the factory's radio rang in time, attracting the attention of the three.

"Dear comrades workers, please pay attention. Below is the list of those who have been successfully promoted in this assessment."

"One workshop..."

The three of them listened. Jia Dongxu felt doubly uncomfortable when he heard these familiar names.

Silly Zhu also lowered his head, not wanting to listen.

Yi Zhonghai listened carefully. He also wanted to know the situation of this assessment.

Soon the announcer talked about the third workshop in order, and Yi Zhonghai looked serious.

"Congratulations to Comrade Yang Xiaotao from Workshop 3 for successfully being promoted to level 4 fitter. Congratulations."

"Congratulations to the third workshop..."

This simple sentence made the three of them feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave, and there was no comfort in their bodies.

Jia Dongxu's eyes were red, and he was consumed by anger and jealousy.

Thinking of Yang Xiaotao surpassing him step by step, and pulling away step by step, the other party is already a fourth-level fitter, with a monthly salary of 48.5 yuan, and a workshop subsidy of 5 yuan, which is much better than him, a first-level fitter.

Jia Dongxu can even imagine how nourishing Yang Xiaotao's life will be in this courtyard in the future.

As for him, Jia Dongxu, as a foil, he was as embarrassed as he wanted to be in front of everyone in the compound.

Based on his understanding of everyone in the courtyard, he would definitely compare himself with Yang Xiaotao, and then lament again that his wife is blind.

Jia Dongxu clenched his fists, Qin Huairu's disappointed face appeared in his mind, and his heart ached.

Yi Zhonghai could only sigh secretly when he heard Yang Xiaotao's announcement.

One wrong step, one wrong step, no regrets.

He stood up immediately and said, "Let's go, let's eat!"

After that, he walked towards the restaurant.

People are iron rice is steel.

Jia Dongxu touched his stomach and felt even hungrier.

He failed the test just because he didn't have enough to eat.

Jia Dongxu regained some composure and found the reason for the failure of the assessment, and then habitually blamed Yang Xiaotao.

If he hadn't been eating so well in the yard all day long that he couldn't eat at home, would he have failed the exam today?

"Yes, it's all damn Yang Xiaotao."

"This guy will cause trouble every day he stays in the courtyard."

Jia Dongxu cursed in his heart, but he also understood that it was okay to fool his mother for this reason. After all, my mother hated Yang Xiaotao deeply.

But it would be difficult to fool Qin Huairu.

"By the way, I'm so tired from what happened last night."

"That's it!"

Jia Dongxu thought of the best of both worlds and covered up his incompetence.

There was also a smile on his face, and he quickly followed Yi Zhonghai to the cafeteria.

Silly Zhu watched the two people walking away, then stood up and spit.

That's it, there's no point in complaining, we can only wait until next time.

Taking a few steps, I returned to the kitchen and prepared to cook.

At this time, Yang Xiaotao, Wang Fa and others were queuing up and preparing to get food.

The sound of the radio continued, and everyone who knew him congratulated Yang Xiaotao, and Yang Xiaotao was also polite.

He became a Level 4 fitter at the age of twenty. Not only was he the youngest Level 4 fitter, he was also the fastest to advance since the establishment of the steel rolling mill.

It is no longer lucky to pass every assessment. No one dares to doubt anything other than genuine materials.

Moreover, this is despite the increased difficulty of the assessment.

Some people are jealous, and naturally some people admire capable people.

Yang Xiaotao's ability deserves their admiration.

When he came to the window, Yang Xiaotao looked at Silhu's listless look. He didn't even shake his rice spoon. He was obviously not in the mood to work here.

"Two meat dishes! Two steamed buns!"

Yang Xiaotao handed over the lunch box and put the meal ticket in front of him.

Silly Zhu came back to his senses and looked at Yang Xiaotao, his face a little unnatural.

Yang Xiaotao passed the Level 4 assessment, and his salary level must have increased again, but he is still standing still, and the gap between the two sides is getting wider and wider.

snort

Silly Zhu snorted coldly, what's the air? He's just a fourth-level worker!

I went out to work for a banquet and earned my money back.

Silly Zhu thought to himself, his arm also regained its previous feeling, and he took it out with a spoon, thinking that he would shake off all the meat for you and see what you can do!

Just when Silly Zhu scooped up a spoonful of meat slices and prepared to use the spoon-shaking technique, the baritone voice on the radio that he was tired of hearing suddenly changed his tone.

"This broadcast has been completed. Let's invite the leaders of the steel rolling mill, Director Yang, to speak to everyone!"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then they realized that the broadcast had ended, and the person who wanted to speak now seemed to be the director of the steel rolling mill.

At this time, the leader of the steel rolling mill walked out of the conference room with a solemn expression and walked towards the place where the workers gathered.

Even Wang Guodong lost his excitement. Compared with the content of the meeting, the things in their workshop can only be regarded as trivial details.

However, when I think of the resolution I just made, I feel very happy.

At least compared to other workshops, their third workshop is much luckier.

"Comrade workers of the steel rolling mill! I am Yang Youning, the director of the factory."

Yang Youning's voice instantly spread throughout the steel rolling mill, and everyone stopped what they were doing and pricked up their ears to listen.

Normally, the factory director would not make a broadcast, but once a factory-wide broadcast is made, something must have happened.

Just like when enemy agents were rampant a few years ago, of course the old director of the steel rolling mill gave a speech on the radio, led the security department and key personnel to patrol the factory at night, and participated in training from time to time.

At that time, even anti-aircraft guns were placed upstairs, and the guards at the door were always holding guns, looking to be fierce.

Some old people thought of the People's Division established a while ago and wondered whether they had to deal with enemy agents again.

"First of all, I congratulate the employees who passed the assessment today. Congratulations on your contribution to the construction of the motherland."

"Secondly, I want to tell everyone a piece of news, that is, this assessment is the last assessment of the year."

After Yang Youning finished speaking, the person who was originally thinking about the next assessment suddenly felt heavy-hearted and a little regretful at the same time.

Especially Silly Zhu, it was so uncomfortable to think that this year would be like this.

However, before everyone could react, Yang Youning continued.

"Finally, I announce a supreme directive!"

Yang Youning's words were unpleasant, even a little heavy, and everyone's hearts were lifted again.

"According to the supreme directive, the country and the nation are facing the current severe situation. The imperialists are determined to destroy themselves and the reactionary classes are rampantly destroying the fruits of the revolution..."

Yang Youning spoke slowly, and everyone in the steel rolling mill became more and more frightened as they listened.

Yang Xiaotao stood in front of the window holding a lunch box. Silly Zhu's rice spoon slowly fell down, and a whole spoonful of meat was put into the lunch box, but he himself didn't notice anything.

The whole restaurant was like this, no one dared to make a sound, no one dared to move, everyone was listening to what was going on.

Soon, Factory Director Yang got to the point. With the difficulties, hardships, and righteousness ahead as a foreshadowing, everyone in the steel rolling mill was mentally prepared for the worst.

“Under the highest instructions and instructions from superior leaders, in order to better build the country, to ensure the normal conduct of people’s lives, and for the dignity of the country.

Starting today, the wages and benefits of all workers and cadres will be reduced by one-third, and factory benefits will be cancelled.

I hope that all the working class will carry forward the style of hard work and simplicity, carry forward the revolutionary style, and win this battle without gunpowder resolutely! "

At the end of the broadcast, everyone only understood one thing: their future wages would be reduced.

This is money!

The surroundings were quiet, eerily quiet.

Yang Xiaotao looked at the changes in the faces of the people around him and felt a little scared.

If in the previous life, the factory had dared to make this decision, it would have exploded on the spot.

Not to mention the large number of resignations, the outburst of resentment was enough for the factory to bear.

But now, after Yang Xiaotao took a look around, although the scene was a bit heavy, no one spoke.

"Down with imperialism and defend the fruits of the revolution!"

Suddenly, a voice sounded in the restaurant, and Yang Xiaotao recognized it as Wang Guodong's voice.

"For New China, defeat the reactionaries!"

This is the voice of Wang Fa.

"For New China, defeat the reactionaries!"

This is the sound of a group of people shouting.

In an instant, the whole restaurant was boiling.

People who have come through the hard war years cherish the current peace even more.

Even if you eat less and use less, you are still willing to support the country.

Soon, the sound spread throughout the rolling mill, filled with passionate workers and people shouting slogans.

Yang Xiaotao felt that his heart was filled with emotion. He had never had this feeling in his previous life, let alone thought about it.

At that time, people were motivated by personal interests, and the most attractive thing at that time was money.

In this era, above personal interests, people are also concerned about national interests.

At this time, the most attractive thing is dignity.

"Down with the reactionaries, down with the paper tigers!"

Yang Xiaotao raised his fist and shouted loudly.

In the kitchen, a fiery scene is also taking place.

It wasn't until the enthusiasm faded that everyone continued to eat.

Yang Xiaotao also took back the lunch box, but looked at a box of meat, and then looked at Shazhu a little strangely.

Silly Zhu also realized something was wrong, holding his teeth and letting out cold air.

"It's so cheap!"

Yang Xiaotao laughed and returned to his seat to eat.

Although their wages were reduced, no one complained, let alone any objections.

Some old people talked about the difficult years in those years, while some young people were filled with indignation.

They don't have too many ideas or utilitarianism. They are more worried about national construction, discussing the future, and being determined to protect their current life.