1952: Walking through Nantongluo Alley

When he heard his leader calling him, Yi Zhonghai first cleared his throat, then straightened his back and answered.

"Boss, I just looked at this blueprint. To be honest, I can't make it within a week. It will take at least two months."

"Because the process of making this internally threaded pipe is so demanding, and a special slotting tool must be made, the hardness requirement of the tool is estimated to be at least 50."

A hint of disappointment flashed in the leader's eyes.

"Okay, time isn't important, as long as it's done. A batch of knives will be sent down in a few days."

"Also, it would be best if it could be made as quickly as possible, because this internally threaded pipe is very important to us!"

"I won't say anything else. Masters, please get to work."

After saying that, the leader left the workshop.

After the leader left, the old masters in the workshop began to whisper to each other.

Chen Xiao stood aside and slacked off alone.

People are afraid of being famous just like pigs are afraid of being fat. It is better to keep a low profile in this era.

Although Chen Xiao has a lot of knowledge from the 21st century, he can help the current country develop.

But Chen Xiao was also afraid. He had no identity or background now. If he was mistaken for an enemy spy, he would be finished.

After following the master until the end of the get off work day, Chen Xiao finally got to know this six-foot belt lathe.

If you want to go from beginner to master, it all depends on your technique and eyes.

As an apprentice, Chen Xiao can forget about it for now.

Because it was impossible for him to have the opportunity to operate the lathe alone.

"Chen Xiao, how have you been doing recently? Have you learned to read blueprints?" A veteran in front of Chen Xiao turned around and looked at Chen Xiao and said.

This person is a master fifth-level fitter in the workshop.

Chen Xiao picked up the drawing on the workbench and said.

“I can understand simple drawings, but when I encounter complex drawings, I still find it difficult to understand.”

"Good good."

The old master said "good" three times in a row, and then cast an expectant look at Chen Xiao.

"Chen Xiao, you've only been at the steel mill for a month, and you've already learned to read blueprints. It seems you're even more talented than Jia Dongxu. Next week, I'll teach you how to operate the lathe."

The old master then said a few more words before packing up and getting ready to go home.

Chen Xiao was riding his bicycle on the way back to the courtyard, feeling a surge of anticipation.

I don’t know what system will be activated after marrying Qin Huairu.

Is it fishing in all worlds, fertile land in space, or a daily sign-in system.

As soon as he returned to the courtyard and before getting off his bicycle, Chen Xiao saw several people standing at the door of the Jia family.

All three of them are women. If I’m not mistaken, they are probably here to arrange a blind date for Jia Dongxu.

However, looking at the girl standing beside him, Chen Xiao felt secretly happy.

Judging from his figure, he weighs at least 300 pounds.

If she married Jia Dongxu, he would be crushed to death.

At this time, Jia Dongxu had not returned yet. He didn't have a bicycle, so he was still walking slowly towards home.

Chen Xiao parked his bicycle, then unlocked his door and walked in.

On the other side, the matchmaker saw Chen Xiao, a young man who also had a bicycle, and her eyes immediately rolled around.

"Sister-in-law, who is that young man next door? Is he married?"

Jia Zhang snorted coldly.

"Him? Even though he looks okay, he's the only one at home with both his parents dead. Besides, his character isn't very good. No one in the entire compound likes him."

"Matchmaker Sun, I'm telling you, don't introduce any girls to him, or you'll ruin their lives."

Matchmaker Sun nodded repeatedly.

"How could that be? My matchmaker Sun has a bottom line when it comes to matchmaking, and that is that the couple must be of equal status, and the most important thing is their character."

Jia Zhang glanced at the plump girl behind Matchmaker Sun and suddenly felt embarrassed.

She pulled Matchmaker Sun aside and whispered.

"Matchmaker Sun, is the girl you introduced this time a little fat? My Dongxu doesn't like fat girls."

Matchmaker Sun patted Jia Zhang's hand and then explained patiently.

"Sister-in-law, what you said is a bit wrong. What's wrong with being a little fat? Being fat is good. It allows you to work and have children. Being fat is a blessing. Look at us, both of us are fat because of eating."

Jia Zhang gave her a blank look without saying anything.

At this time, Jia Dongxu ran back.

"Mom, I'm back. Huh? Why are there so many people outside our house? Could it be that the matchmaker is here for a blind date?"

When he saw the plump girl behind the matchmaker, his originally happy face suddenly drooped.

"You are Dongxu, right? I'm Matchmaker Sun. Your mother told me you wanted to get married, so I immediately introduced one to you."

As she spoke, Matchmaker Sun pushed the slightly plump girl behind her out.

"This is Tingting, the graceful and elegant Tingting. You two can come into the house and have a good chat later."

When the girl named Tingting saw Jia Dongxu's appearance, her face also fell.

Why is it different from what you imagined?

Shouldn't he be about 1.8 meters tall and have a handsome appearance?

How can you look so ugly?

Suddenly, she hesitated, wondering whether to go on a blind date with Jia Dongxu.

In the end, for the sake of her husband who had a city hukou, she chose to endure it.

What's wrong with being ugly? You can't see it when the lights are turned off.

After Jia Dongxu saw Tingting's appearance clearly, his face turned bitter.

What he wanted was someone young and beautiful like Qin Huairu, not this big and strong one who looked like a heavy tank from a distance.

"Mom, please let the matchmaker go back first. I'm not in a good mood today."

Jia Zhang glared at Jia Dongxu.

"Dongxu, how can you talk like that?"

At this time, the expressions of Matchmaker Sun and Tingting also turned ugly.

Matchmaker Sun could still bear it, but Tingting couldn't.

For today's blind date, she walked more than ten miles from the countryside with me, the matchmaker Sun, and finally arrived at the Jia family. Now she wants to send herself away with just one sentence?

"Your name is Jia Dongxu, right? If you look down on me, just say it directly. Don't beat around the bush like this."

"I'm not being harsh, but with your looks, if you don't have a city hukou, do you still want to get married? Just wait to be single."

Then she took Sun the matchmaker's arm and said.

"Auntie, let's go back. I don't like this kiss anymore."

Matchmaker Sun looked at Jia Zhang with embarrassment. Wasn't she being embarrassed today? Even if she didn't like him, she couldn't just say it directly. She could just come into the house and talk first.

At this time, Yi Zhonghai and several other uncles also came back, followed by Sha Zhu. At this time, he was holding his sister He Yushui's hand and preparing to go home to cook.

"Hey, is Brother Dongxu on a blind date? Yushui, let's go check it out."

When he ran to the door of the Jia family, he almost laughed out loud when he saw the person who was on a blind date with Jia Dongxu.