Scholars in the courtyard

In the courtyard, a group of old women were sitting in the sun, picking up the soles of their shoes, and enjoying their daily routine. The atmosphere was harmonious.

Recently, under the influence of Qin Huairu, the relationship between the Jia family and the owner, West House, has continued to rise. Coupled with the assistance of the sewing machine and the usual small favors, the Jia family's reputation in the yard has improved a lot.

At the moment, Ms. Jia Zhang was sitting among a group of people, holding her shoe uppers, holding them in her hands, talking about recent events from time to time.

When old ladies are together, there is naturally a lot of gossip.

The third aunt had a bulging belly and a smile on her face. There was a pile of children's clothes in the basket in her hand, and there were some needles and thread next to it. She was obviously preparing clothes for the child.

An aunt next to her glanced at her pregnant belly and said, "Third aunt, when will the baby be born?"

The third aunt touched her belly and said with a smile, "September or October."

"Oh, from now on there will be another mouth in the family."

Although the third aunt said this, she did not feel miserable in her heart. Instead, she was filled with motherly love because of the arrival of the child.

"What are you afraid of? Whose family doesn't have four or five children now?"

The second aunt on the side said that there were only three boys in her family. If it weren't for Liu Haizhong's old age and poor health, she would really like to have another one.

"That's right, after you give birth to a child, you will have food rations. One mouthful will support each person."

"Yes, so does my family. What a pity."

Several aunts said this, and the third aunt nodded after hearing this.

Just thinking that my man has to make plans for life again makes me feel a little sad.

After all, their family is not as good as others. Not to mention the first and second uncles, even Silly Zhu lives a better life than them.

"Oh, it's hard for Lao Yan. He only has so little money a month and has to take care of the expenses of a large family."

The third aunt picked up the clothes and said with emotion.

None of the aunts answered these words. It is true that every family has its own problems that are difficult to recite. Maybe some people in this courtyard are well-off, but most people are the same, even worse than the Yan family.

Mrs. Jia Zhang listened with sharp laughter.

"That's right. The third uncle is a people's teacher. He will only earn thirty yuan until he retires. He is not as good as a second-level worker in our steel rolling mill."

"If you ask me, the third uncle should just change his career. With the help of the first and second uncles in our hospital, it will definitely be better than being a teacher."

"In this way, having several children is not the same as supporting them."

Mrs. Jia Zhang was talking to herself. Qin Huairu who came from the side listened and looked at the third aunt's face that gradually solidified. She quickly pulled her sleeves to tell her to stop saying a few words.

The third aunt stopped talking after hearing this. She also knew the welfare of workers in the steel rolling mill, which was considered good in this 49th city.

It's just that my old man has been teaching all his life, and he can't do it in the workshop.

What's more, it's really easy to get into a steel rolling mill.

Jia Zhang felt Qin Huairu's pull and glanced at the third aunt, knowing that she had said too much.

But she didn't take it to heart, it was just like that.

At this time, a young daughter-in-law suddenly said, "I heard that today is the day for the grading assessment. I don't know if my family can be promoted to level 2!"

As soon as he said this, someone immediately replied, "My family also participated. I have been nervous these past few days and have no energy to do anything."

"Isn't that boring? It's because I'm tired."

"Go, go, I'm the kind of person who doesn't care about the importance of things. As long as you pass, anything is fine!"

"What if it fails?"

Someone interrupted.

"I haven't passed it. It's been three years. If you can't pass it again, don't go home."

"Hahaha"

At this time, a man in the steel rolling mill was conducting an assessment at his workstation. His hand holding the workpiece suddenly trembled, which almost ruined the assessment.

When Jia Zhang heard about the assessment, she immediately became interested.

"Listen, my Dongxu also has to take an exam today."

"He said he will definitely pass this time and become a second-level fitter. That's 33 and almost 5. There are also meat tickets."

The more Jia Zhang talked, the happier she became, and she didn't care about Qin Huairu's eyes.

The third aunt on the side suddenly sneered.

"You said the same thing last time."

Mrs. Jia Zhang suddenly stopped talking, looked at the third aunt and snorted coldly.

"It will definitely work this time. I have guaranteed it. He is an eighth-level fitter. What he said must be accurate."

After saying that, he looked at the third aunt again with his triangular eyes, "I think some people are just jealous and don't like others."

The third aunt ignored her and continued working.

At this time, Qin Huairu suddenly started retching.

None of the aunts reacted to the sudden change. Even Mrs. Jia Zhang was confused, thinking about what she had eaten this morning.

However, the third aunt thought of something first and said quickly, "Huairu, are you pregnant?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Mrs. Jia Zhang asked doubtfully, "Yes? What is it? What did the third aunt say?"

The third aunt ignored her and continued to ask.

"Huairu, have you had any trouble this month?"

Qin Huairu thought of something, with joy on her face, "Third aunt, it's been several days this month, and she hasn't come yet."

The third aunt also laughed and said, "You, hurry up and take a look. Maybe you will get a pair of chopsticks at home."

At this time, Mrs. Jia Zhang understood something. She looked at Qin Huairu's belly and counted the days. She heard the sound of bed boards a lot these days.

With a look of surprise on his face, he quickly pulled Qin Huairu up and said, "Let's go take a look."

After saying that, he and Qin Huairu walked to the small medical clinic outside the alley.

In the steel rolling mill, the second-level assessment is in full swing.

The questions in this assessment were as difficult as ever. From time to time, the first-level workers who were assessed sighed and left their workstations sadly.

In this regard, Yang Xiaotao was not distracted. Even if he was sure of it, he still concentrated on processing. The workpiece in his hand gradually took shape as time passed.

On the side, Jia Dongxu was restless.

Although the work on hand is still in progress, I always feel that there is something wrong with it, as if my heart is not going well.

Looking back, Yang Xiaotao found that half of the workpiece was completed, but he had not even completed one third. He felt angry and immediately speeded up.

In the workshop, people kept failing and leaving, and there were fewer and fewer people left.

Xu Yuanshan chatted with several workshop directors. He didn't pay much attention to the assessment of junior workers. The most lacking workers in the workshop now are workers above level four. These people seriously restrict the factory's production capacity.

"Director, our third workshop is missing two machines. Can you think of a solution?"

Director Wang spoke again, and several directors were snickering when they saw this. This old Wang has been looking for this matter for almost a month.

Xu Yuanshan also had a headache, and he took good care of his general, but how could he just get the rolling mill?

What do they not know about the current situation in the country?

Apart from Big Brother in the north, where else in the world sells this thing?

He glanced at Wang Guodong and said angrily, "If you ask me for it, who should I ask for it?"

Wang Guodong lowered his head and sighed.

"You also know where the machinery in our steel rolling mill comes from. If you want it, it depends on whether others can provide it."

"That's all, they were eliminated by others."

"Besides, we are not the only ones who are eyeing this area. Several factories in Luoyang and Chang'an are also eyeing it."

Wang Guodong stopped talking and muttered.

"It's okay to send an engineer. The two rolling mills can be repaired somehow."

After saying this, several directors raised their heads and looked at Xu Yuanshan.

Several rolling mills in their factory have been damaged over the years, and they have always been in the warehouse.

"Repair? What to repair with?"

"Two ninth-grade engineers in our factory said that domestic experts in this field are useless unless they are experts from Big Brother who are familiar with the structure of rolling mills."

"This is even more unreasonable. It is better to improve workers' functions."

After hearing this, a few people felt depressed because of the frost-beaten eggplants again.

"There are only 2,000 fitters in our factory, but no one can repair it!"

Wang Guodong slapped his thigh, very angry.

The same goes for everyone else. There are quite a few eighth-level fitters these days, but there are really not many ninth-level engineers.

After all, the two are not the same system. The eighth-level fitter belongs to the worker system, while the engineer belongs to the technician system. Naturally, it is the workers who are popular these days.

Apart from anything else, an eighth-level worker is much better than an ordinary technician and is respected everywhere.

If workers want to be promoted to engineers, they must learn theoretical knowledge and become cadres.

This is why most people don’t want to become engineers.

"It's great!"

"Haha, that's awesome, Brother Tao is awesome!"

At this moment, many people in the crowd sighed, and several directors immediately looked over.

Wang Guodong looked at it for a while and immediately laughed, "As you in our workshop know, he is Lao Yang's son."

"Lao Yang? Isn't it just a few months ago? Is this kid already at the second level for such a small figure?"

A workshop director said in amazement that within four months, he had become a second-level fitter. This speed and strength are impressive.

Xu Yuanshan also became interested and asked what was going on. Wang Guodong answered truthfully.

"This kid loves to study. He holds books when he takes a break. Two days ago, he even asked me for a certificate and a library card."

"You love studying so much. You are worthy of being a high school student. What a promising person."

"It's a pity that Lao Yang is gone. He should have been blessed if he were alive."

Everyone was talking about it, but Xu Yuanshan remembered Yang Xiaotao who loved to learn.

Yang Xiaotao and Wang Fa were polite. They had nothing to be excited about, but they couldn't act too normal, so they laughed.

After all, it's 33 yuan and 50 cents and more for the ticket.

Ah~~~

At this moment, an angry cry suddenly came from the work station, followed by a cry of regret from the crowd.

Yang Xiaotao looked over and saw Jia Dongxu looking decadent. A piece of the workpiece in his hand fell to the ground. It was obvious that the workpiece was cut off due to an operating error.

Yi Zhonghai on the side shook his head, speechless.

Originally, Jia Dongxu was doing well. As long as it was completed according to the process, it would definitely succeed.

But just after Yang Xiaotao finished, Jia Dongxu was obviously eager for success. He omitted the steps that should have been performed and directly increased the speed. This was the result.

Hearing the pity of the people around him, Jia Dongxu's face turned red, but he couldn't continue.

It's too late.

Turn around, leave the work station, and prepare to go home.

Today's assessment, there are no tasks in the workshop, and those who have nothing to do will be considered on holiday.

Yang Xiaotao and Wang Fa talked for a while and then left, ready to go home.

The weather has warmed up by now, and after the beginning of spring, he will prepare to cultivate the yard.

While you have time, prepare in advance.

On the other side, Silly Zhu walked out of the kitchen with a smile on his face. He finally passed this assessment.

Level 8 cook!

I was thinking about making something delicious when I went home, but when I saw Jia Dongxu with a gloomy look on his face, he stepped forward to say hello and share his joy.

Who knows, Jia Dongxu doesn't want to say more at all.

Silly Zhu didn't care and kept chattering next to him, which made Jia Dongxu even more annoyed.

One of them didn't want to listen, the other was anxious to speak, so they increased their speed and soon arrived at the courtyard.

In the front yard, Mrs. Jia Zhang held Qin Huairu's little hand, and Qin Huairu looked shy.

"My Jia family, today is a double blessing."

Jia Zhang said loudly, for fear that others would not know.

At this time, someone asked what kind of happiness it was, and Mrs. Jia Zhang said proudly, "My son Dongxu passed the second-level fitter exam today, and our family's life will be better. This is a happy thing!"

"My Huairu family has passed on the family lineage to our old Jia family. This is the second joy."

"Isn't it just a double happiness?"