Scholars in the courtyard

The news spread, and the entire steel rolling mill was in a state of excitement.

After three years of silence, the new assessment is finally here. Many people are gearing up and preparing to show off their talents in the assessment.

Passing the assessment will not only improve your abilities, but more importantly, increase your income.

Everyone has deep memories of the hard times they have lived in the past few years, and they don’t want to go back.

Only with hope can we have motivation.

In the back kitchen, Shazhu heard that there was going to be an assessment, so he put the teapot on the table and sat up from the recliner with all his strength.

"Master, just rest, I'll be there."

Ma Hua hurriedly came over to support him. Silly Zhu covered his stomach with a twisted expression on his face.

"it's okay no problem."

Liu Lan looked at it and snorted in her heart.

"I want to save face and suffer the consequences!"

Silly Zhu heard this without even looking at it, "Cheer up, this time there is an assessment, so you have to seize the opportunity."

Everyone lowered their heads to work, only Silly Zhuba chirped, thinking of the eighth-level cook above his head, silently cheering himself up.

"This time, I must have given it to you."

On the other side, Yang Xiaotao once again became the most eye-catching person in the third workshop. After finishing the work in the morning, people came over to learn and ask for advice, showing off the attitude of sharpening his skills before the battle.

Fortunately, Yang Xiaotao didn't let it go before, and would explain the workpiece manufacturing in a targeted manner every time he was free.

Many people in the third workshop felt that idleness was idle, so they followed behind and studied for a while.

At this point, after a brief period of panic in the third workshop, everyone calmed down again.

As for the remaining people, they took advantage of this time to practice quickly and prepare for the exam.

At Yang Xiaotao's workstation, Wang Fa came over to ask questions.

"Xiao Tao, are you sure?"

"Brother Wang, what level do you say?"

Yang Xiaotao asked with a smile, and Wang Fa didn't think anything was wrong.

During this time, he also knew Yang Xiaotao's ability, which was at least level 6. Otherwise, could he provide guidance to him, a level 5 fitter?

"You kid, I heard this time. There is no level limit for this assessment. You can skip the assessment."

"Don't hide your clumsiness when the time comes. Show off your abilities and let those guys with higher eyesight see you."

"Okay! Let their jaws drop."

Wang Fa laughed, "Then I'll wait and watch the show!"

In his mind, Yang Xiaotao's sixth-level assessment is not a problem. As for the seventh-level examination, he should be able to try it during this assessment.

After all, after so many years, the assessment should be more difficult.

After get off work, Yang Xiaotao walked out of the factory.

After thinking for a while, he decided to go to Ran Qiuye's house, which was on the way.

Now, after having a partner, Yang Xiaotao felt worried in his heart.

Passing by the vegetable market and buying some food, Yang Xiaotao walked into the courtyard.

Later, after dinner, Ran Qiuye sent Yang Xiaotao out.

"Next month, we will have another assessment."

"Assessment? How about it?"

"It's a joke!"

Yang Xiaotao said confidently.

This confident look made Ran Qiuye's heart pound.

The two were silent for a moment, and Yang Xiaotao suddenly turned back to look at Ran Qiuye.

"Qiuye, tell me, when will I come to propose marriage?"

When the unexpected topic came up, Ran Qiuye lowered his head immediately after hearing it.

Should I ask her this question?

What did she say?

It's too early to say, isn't it because I am impatient?

It was too late, and I was afraid that Yang Xiaotao would misunderstand.

She couldn't say it.

Yang Xiaotao looked at Ran Qiuye's hesitation and said with a smile.

"How about I come back tomorrow?"

Ran Qiuye raised his head in surprise, only to see the smile on Yang Xiaotao's face.

"Humph, love will come or not!"

However, Yang Xiaotao held her in his arms. Ran Qiuye was surprised again and wanted to break away, for fear of being seen.

Unexpectedly, Yang Xiaotao was very strong and ignored him at all.

"Let's go to October!"

"I've been cleaning up the house in the past few months. When the time comes, I'll marry you!"

Ran Qiuye stopped struggling and lay quietly in Yang Xiaotao's arms.

October, a good day.

Yang Xiaotao let go of Ran Qiuye and waved away.

As for why October was chosen, this was Yang Xiaotao’s decision after careful consideration.

First of all, there will be no problem in taking the assessment next month, and he is not only thinking of being a level 7 fitter. If he wants to make a splash, he must be an eighth level fitter.

At that time, with the identity and status of the youngest eighth-level fitter in the steel rolling mill, he will save a lot of trouble in doing things.

Secondly, prepare to clean up the house.

Now it seems that leaving the courtyard is a bit unrealistic.

Moreover, he has lived in the courtyard for so many years, and it is the property left by his predecessor, his father, so he cannot let go of this house.

Getting married is actually as simple as getting a piece of paper, but Yang Xiaotao doesn't want it to be that simple.

Especially this time is the first time in two lifetimes, so we can't be careless.

So Yang Xiaotao plans to follow the current trend, turning three times and ringing. Now he only has a watch, and the bicycle, sewing machine and radio are still there.

Among them, Yang Xiaotao felt that he should get a bicycle no matter what, so that Ran Qiuye could ride it when he went to the countryside to go to class.

Then there are the furniture, thirty-six legs, all the old items left in the house, some have been repaired, and some need to be added.

Yang Xiaotao's carpentry skills can be used for these, but it will take time.

It will probably take a month or two to complete these things.

When the time comes, marrying a wife and having children will be a matter of course.

Yang Xiaotao arranged the plan and then walked towards the courtyard.

In the next few days, apart from Ran Qiuye going to the countryside to teach, Yang Xiaotao would come to visit when he was at home.

Of course I bring something with me every time, not much but practical.

With the help of Yang Xiaotao, the Ran family's life has improved.

The biggest change was Ran Qiuye. Her face gained flesh, her thin body became rounder, her figure became much healthier, she was full of energy, and her charm increased greatly.

The relationship between the two is getting closer and closer. Ran Qiuye no longer blushes when holding hands. Sometimes he can even laugh for a while when he makes a joke.

When they returned to Sijiu City on the weekend, the two of them went to the library to meet, read books together, discuss together, find a place to eat together, and go home together.

The library became a place for the two to date. In this palace of knowledge, the two met, interacted, and became close friends.

During this period, Yang Xiaotao became more and more efficient in reading.

Especially when he was in the library, with Ran Qiuye by his side, he could earn twice as many credits from reading as usual.

This brought Yang Xiaotao's plan far ahead of schedule.

A few more days passed like this, and time quickly came to the end of the month.

Steel rolling mill, wages are paid today.

Yang Xiaotao stood in line, waiting to receive his salary.

Since the food supply in the city returned to its previous state, the salary is said to be restored, but the specific time has not been stated, and rumors are flying everywhere, making everyone in the factory look forward to this time.

Sure enough, when wages started to be paid, there was a burst of cheers from the front.

Zhou Peng immediately jumped up in front of Yang Xiaotao, "Brother Tao, you've recovered, you've recovered!"

Now he is a third-level fitter. If he can restore his previous salary, it will cost five yuan more.

The two younger sisters at home are getting older and have more places to spend money, which puts a lot of pressure on him.

Yang Xiaotao was also happy. After all, he had more money and it was easier to use.

"Hurry forward!"

Yang Xiaotao pushed him and continued to line up.

When he waited, the accountant took a look, and then took out an envelope from the side with a pile of money notes in it.

Yang Xiaotao took it out and counted a bunch of food stamps, non-staple food stamps, cloth coupons and so on. He didn't look carefully, but the salary was a little, exactly 48.5 yuan, and the five yuan benefit was cancelled.

Today is also the day when Ran Qiuye pays his salary.

Ran Qiuye walked home from Hongxing Elementary School, sat on the bed, and put the salary in the hands of Ran's mother.

18 yuan 5!

After counting, there were three yuan more than before. That was because of the trip to Yangjiazhuang.

Before, it was only 15 yuan, which was less than an apprenticeship in a steel rolling mill.

Although there was more money, Ran's mother's frown did not loosen.

The monthly tuition for the two children and the food, clothing and food for the family all cost money.

She also wanted to buy a set of clothes for her eldest daughter as a decent dowry, which cost money.

And their family background has no wealth at all.

"Mom, don't worry about me!"

Ran's mother shook her head, "No, I have wronged you all these years."

"A woman lives her whole life, not this time!"

Ran Qiuye had tears in her eyes, which confused Ran Hongbing who went into the room to drink water.

…

After returning home, Yang Xiaotao took the time to read and earn credits.

The plan has been launched, so we must go all out for this goal.

When you are struggling, time always flies by.

Immersed in the book, when Yang Xiaotao raised his head again, it was already June.

Everyone in the steel rolling mill is waiting for the specific time of the assessment.

Everyone was gearing up, but Yang Xiaotao was reading the secretary's notes.

In the eyes of others, Yang Xiaotao was confident.

But in Yang's case, he takes the time to read and earn credits.

At night, after Yang Xiaotao came back from the steel rolling mill, he lay on the desk and read.

Now, the quantity can no longer meet the demand for credits. Only by studying carefully can you obtain more credits.

I have read the material in my hand five times. As the old saying goes, if you read it a hundred times, its meaning will become apparent.

Yang Xiaotao didn't have time to read it a hundred times, because his memory was much stronger than ordinary people. He had memorized the book after reading it three times.

The next step is to take notes while reading.

And now, it’s the sixth time.

At ten minutes in the middle of the night, there was no movement in the courtyard except for the chirping of insects. Wangcai was lying in his nest, his ears shaking from time to time, and Xiaowei was nowhere to be found in the cornfield.

In the whole yard, only Yang Xiaotao's house still has lights on.

Sliding his fingers on the page, Yang Xiaotao frowned and wrote down the last synthetic material in his notebook, and then erased the original record with an eraser.

"That's it!"

Yang Xiaotao closed his notebook, which recorded his understanding of synthetic materials. Although he has not yet fully understood it, he has gained a lot.

"Ding, the host knows "Material Synthesis" well and gets 400 points!"

A prompt sounded, and Yang Xiaotao was satisfied.

This material synthesis book has provided Yang Xiaotao with nearly 700 credits. It is with these 700 points that Yang Xiaotao's total credits have exceeded 30,000.

Sure enough, just after looking at the properties panel, the system beep sounded again.

"Ding, the host's current credits are 30,007 points. Do you want to consume 30,000 credits to upgrade the fitter level?"

"yes!"

"Ding, congratulations to the host, the level of the main skill Fitter has been raised to level eight!"

"Ding, congratulations to the host, the main skill has reached the top level. The reward sub-skill is mechanical proficiency!"

"Ding, congratulations to the host, the main skill is full and the system is being upgraded!"

Three consecutive sounds sounded, and Yang Xiaotao didn't have time to digest it. He felt a ball of paste pouring into his mind, and then his body moved rhythmically. From a distance, his whole body looked like a dancing master.

This weird movement lasted for ten minutes before Yang Xiaotao regained control of his body.

At this time, Yang Xiaotao's whole body was soaked with sweat, and his clothes were stuck to his body.

"Why does it smell so bad?"