Chapter 45 Double Happiness
In the courtyard, a group of old ladies sat in the sun, picking up the soles of their shoes, and enjoying the daily routine. The atmosphere was harmonious.
Under Qin Huairu's recent moves, 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.
Right now, Mrs. Jia Zhang is 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 children.
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 smiled, "September or October. . ”
“Oh, there will be another mouth in the family from now on.”
Although the third aunt said this, she was not sad at all, but 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 are only three children in her family. If it weren't for Liu Haizhong's age and poor health, she would really I want another one.
"That's right, after you give birth to a child, you will have food rations. You can feed each person by just saving one mouthful."
"Yes, it is the same for my family. What a pity."
How many times? The first aunt said, 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.
“Well, 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. .
A few aunts didn’t answer these words. It’s true that every family has its own problems. Maybe some people in this courtyard are well-off, but most people are the same, even worse than the Yan family. .
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."
"Let me tell you, the third uncle is a people's teacher. I might as well change my career. With the help of the first and second uncles in our hospital, I am willing to It’s definitely better than being a teacher.”
“In this way, having several children is not the same as making a living.”
Jia Zhang said to herself, Qin Huairu came over and listened. , looking 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.
Besides, 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 today is the day for the grade assessment, and I don't know if my family can be promoted to the second grade!"
As soon as these words were said, there were people immediately. He replied, "My family members also participated. It has been a tense few days, and all the officials It’s boring.”
“Is that boring? It’s because I’m tired.”
“Gungun, I’m the kind of person who doesn’t care about anything. Okay! ”
“What if it fails?”
Someone interrupted.
"I haven't passed it. It's been three years. If you can't pass it, don't go home."
"Hahaha"
At this time, a man from the steel rolling mill, I was taking an assessment at the workstation when my 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 the test today."
"He said he will definitely pass this time and become a second-level fitter. That's 33 and fast 5. There are also meat tickets. "
The more Jia Zhang talked, the happier she became, regardless of 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." Auntie, "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, what did the third aunt think of first, and she quickly said, "Huairu, do you have it?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Jia Zhang asked doubtfully, "Yes? What’s the matter? 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 I haven't come yet."
Third aunt also laughed, "You, hurry up and go Let’s take a look. Maybe we need a pair of chopsticks at home.”
At this time, Jia Zhang understood something and looked at Qin Huairu’s belly. Voice.
His face was filled with surprise, and he quickly pulled Qin Huairu up, "Let's go and 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 are as difficult as ever. From time to time, the first-level workers who have been assessed sigh and leave their work stations 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.
Besides, 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 was chatting 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, we are missing two machines in the third workshop. Can you think of a way?"
Director Wang said again, and several directors were secretly thinking about this. Laugh, this Lao 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 don’t they know about the current situation in the country?
Apart from Big Brother in the north, where else can this country sell this thing?
Looked 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 machines in our steel rolling mill come from. If you want them, it depends on whether they will give them to you or not?"
"These are the ones that have been eliminated by others."
"Besides, we are not the only ones staring at this area. Several factories in Luoyang and Chang'an are also staring at 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?"
"Two ninth-level 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. That’s all.”
“This is even more unreasonable. It’s better to improve the workers’ performance.”
After hearing this, a few people felt depressed because of the frost-beaten eggplants again.
“There are only two thousand fitters in our factory, but none of them can repair it!”
Wang Guodong slapped his thigh, very angry.
The same goes for everyone else. There are many 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, the most popular these days are the workers.
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 also the reason why most people don’t want to become engineers.
“I passed, 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, "You guys in our workshop also know that he is Lao Yang's son."
"Lao Yang? Isn't that just a few months ago? This kid Is this a second-level fitter? "
A workshop director said in surprise. Within four months, he became 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."
"He loves studying so much, as expected of a high school student. What a young man.”
“It’s a pity that Old 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, and then there was a cry of pity 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 obviously an operating error and the workpiece was cut off.
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 could not 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, preparing to go home.
The weather has turned warm by this time, and after the beginning of spring, he will also 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 cooking something delicious when I went home. I saw Jia Dongxu looking unhappy and 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, and the other was anxious to speak. 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, Jia Zhang said proudly, "My son Dongxu passed the second-level fitter exam today, and the family life will be better. This is a blessing!"
< br>"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?"
(End of this chapter)