Siheyuan: Happy life of veteran drivers

Shortly after lunch, Director Yang called Yi Zhonghai over, congratulated him on passing the assessment, and gave him a lot of material rewards, some from the factory and some from his own pocket.

"Master Yi, since you have passed the assessment for the eighth-level worker, you can put your original job aside for now, and you can stop being a team leader. The factory has decided to let you serve as the instructor of the first workshop, responsible for guiding and improving the workers' professional capabilities."

(In the 60s, there was indeed a position called instructor in the workshop, which was one level lower than the workshop director, equivalent to the technical director in the workshop.)

"Thank you Director Yang, Director Yang, don't worry, I, Yi Zhonghai, promise you that in my new position..."

“We will never let you down!”

Since Director Yang gave him face, Yi Zhonghai naturally had to accept it. He was not a fool like Liu Haizhong. He was well versed in the ways of the world and could say nice things in a variety of ways.

After giving these instructions, Director Yang let Yi Zhonghai go back.

Yi Zhonghai returned to a workshop with the appointment letter, and the workshop director Guo Dapiezi and other workers began to compliment him again.

……

When he got home from get off work, Yi Zhonghai's face was full of joy that could not be contained.

An auntie saw it and asked tentatively, "Boss, is it over?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded heavily: "Yes!"

The lady was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes: "Oh my God, this is so wonderful! It's a happy event, a great happy event!"

"Boss, let's celebrate tonight. I'll go buy two cooked dishes right now!"

Yi Zhonghai nodded and returned to the central courtyard.

Workers in the hospital had already spread the news that Yi Zhonghai had passed the eighth level exam, and for a while Yi Zhonghai was surrounded by congratulations.

At this time, Liu Haizhong walked in from outside. He had a complicated expression and the flesh on his face began to twitch unconsciously.

I seemed so out of place among the crowd of smiling faces and flattering people.

But Liu Haizhong knew that today was not the time to compete, so he snorted coldly and suppressed his unhappiness.

Then he put on a smile, stepped forward, raised his thumb and praised: "Congratulations, Lao Yi, it's really amazing, you have brought honor to our No. 95 Courtyard."

"Level 8 worker, incredible!"

Yi Zhonghai nodded slightly and patted Liu Haizhong's shoulder lightly: "It's okay for others to tease me, but why are you joining in the fun, Old Liu? Aren't you also planning to take the level 7 exam? Work harder, if you pass you will also be a level 7 worker..."

Although Yi Zhonghai's words were well-intentioned, they sounded extremely harsh to Liu Haizhong's ears. The words "level seven" were like a needle piercing his heart.

He always felt that Yi Zhonghai's words were full of hidden meaning, as if he was hinting at him: Don't bother, even if you can pass the seventh level this time, you still can't compare to me, who is at the eighth level.

But no matter how unhappy Liu Haizhong felt, he had to endure it, forced himself to say a few compliments and then went back.

Soon, there were sounds of chaos and screams from the Liu family.

After a while, Liu Guangfu ran out and hid behind the moon gate, shivering and not daring to make a sound.

Just then, Liu Guangqi came back from get off work. When he saw Liu Guangfu's miserable condition, he turned around and wanted to leave.

"Brother, where are you going?"

"Are you trying to escape?"

Liu Guangqi was startled: Escape?

Can what scholars do be called running away?

That's called avoiding the enemy's sharp edge!

And I don’t plan to escape now. The factory hasn’t approved my application for aid yet. Where can I escape to?

I just wanted to go outside for a walk.

The old man's anger comes and goes quickly. I think he should be almost calmed down after this walk.

Liu Guangqi complained in his heart and turned around to ask, "Guangfu, what's wrong with you?"

Liu Guangfu rubbed his face and said, "I don't know what made my dad crazy. He caught my second brother and beat him up as soon as he got home."

Liu Guangqi was puzzled and asked, "Dad hit Guangtian, how did you get hurt too?"

"I was doing my homework in the room when I heard my second brother screaming in the main room. I couldn't help but go over to see what was happening..."

Liu Guangqi asked in confusion: "Is it not possible to just take a look?"

"It was mainly because I couldn't help laughing when I watched it."

……

"Then where did your second brother go?" Liu Guangqi asked again.

"My second brother is in the main room right now, being chased and beaten by our father with a bamboo stick!"

Liu Guangqi's heart skipped a beat: "Haven't I already beaten your second brother? Why are you beating him again?"

"The main thing was that when my dad beat me, my second brother couldn't help laughing out loud..." As he spoke, Liu Guangfu laughed out loud again, his face was bruised but he was very happy.

……

Liu Guangqi looked at Liu Guangfu's gloating expression and seemed to understand why these two younger brothers were so disliked by old Liu.

Since that’s the case, then it’s okay. Liu Guangqi adjusted his mood and went back with Guangfu in his arms.

"Dad, I brought Guangfu back to you. This kid is hiding behind the Moon Gate and laughing!"

"Well, you little bastard, I'm afraid I didn't beat you up, right?"

"Don't run!"

Liu Haizhong put down Guangtian and ran towards Guangfu again.

……

At the Third Uncle's house, Yan Bugui's narrowed eyes sparkled with wisdom: "Old Yi actually passed the eighth level. It seems that our family must have a good relationship with him in the future! Maybe he can introduce our family to a steel rolling mill!"

The third aunt was worried and asked, "How do we build a good relationship? Give gifts?"

Yan Bugui glanced at the third aunt and said confidently, "Women's opinion, Lao Yi is now an eighth-level worker, does he need our little money?"

"The kid they adopted will soon be of school age. I'll ask the principal to assign Lele to my class, and that will be a favor, right?"

The third aunt thought it made sense and most importantly, it didn't cost any money, so she started to flatter the boss again.

……

The plot hasn't changed, Yi Zhonghai still reached level eight, so Liu Haizhong should also be able to pass the assessment next, right?

As Wang Hongtao walked on the road, he kept thinking in his mind whether he could get some advantage from it.

Although there were fewer people surrounding Yi Zhonghai at this time, there were still quite a few.

As a seventh-level worker, Yi Zhonghai still has several apprentices. Even though the relationship between the master and the apprentices is a bit strained because Yi Zhonghai is too self-centered, today is a good day because Yi Zhonghai has passed the eighth-level examination, and the apprentices will definitely come to celebrate.

Yi Zhonghai's disciples brought their wives to celebrate, all with smiles on their faces.

The men came to congratulate and help, and the young wives were not empty-handed either, bringing some gifts or something.

Leaving their men outside to chat with Yi Baji, the young wives went into the house under the guidance of the aunt. They were not idle either, as soon as they entered the house they started to rush to do the work, wiping the table, sweeping the floor, taking out the trash. Those who didn't get to do the work surrounded the aunt and flattered her.

Some said that Master Yi was great and asked for more care, while others praised Huan Huanlele for being cute, well-behaved and obedient. Every word touched the heart of the aunt.

It is said that the head follows the butt. After becoming an instructor, Yi Zhonghai also feels that his status and position have changed. He is no longer as self-satisfied as before, and his tone of voice reveals that he can teach real skills.

Yes, in the past he was afraid that the apprentice would teach too much and the master would starve to death, but now he is no longer an ordinary worker, but a leader. You know, the instructor is second only to the workshop director in the workshop.

Isn't the role of an instructor to teach people? If you can't even teach your own apprentices, what kind of instructor is that?

Hearing Yi Zhonghai's change of tone, several disciples became extremely excited. Originally they were just here to please him for a while, but now the situation was completely different.

The eldest disciple, Sun Dakong, suddenly had an idea and suggested, "Master, it's a happy thing that you passed the test! A very happy thing!"

"We have decided to help you set up a few tables in the yard so that we can celebrate properly!"

PS: I finally got out of the dark room! It wasn’t easy!

It was really uncomfortable to stay in the small dark room, but fortunately I had the support of my brothers! I didn't miss any updates during the few days I was in there, thank you!

Even if you urge me, I won't move, but at least I know you are always there!

Thank you