A nation's industrial development begins with junior engineers.

"Ring ring ring~" A doorbell rang.

Lunch is ready! Lunch is ready!

The steel rolling mill workers rushed out of the workshop in droves.

The huge steel rolling mill workshop was suddenly empty, with only the aging rolling mill groaning.

Jiang Xia lay down under a huge machine, tightened his grip, and screwed on the last screw of the power distribution box.

"Master, it's done. Would you like to turn it on and try it out now?"

Li Changfu, his face full of wrinkles, nodded in satisfaction.

"No rush, the assessment period isn't over yet. Do you want to check it again?"

As he spoke, he helped Jiang Xia up with a kind expression.

Looking at the young man with his face covered in grease, Li Changfu, the head of the technical department of the steel rolling mill, was genuinely satisfied.

He graduated from university; he is down-to-earth and hardworking.

Unlike other fresh graduates who can't even draw a picture properly.

Having graduated just six months ago, he's already a level 10 technician at such a young age; one more step and he'll be an engineer.

This mechanical repair is one of the performance evaluations for Jiangxia's promotion.

He didn't want the young man in front of him to lose his position due to carelessness.

It's important to know that the transition from technician to engineer is a major hurdle, but once you get past it, you'll be considered a big shot in the steel rolling mill.

Factory Director Yang, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement:

"Xiao Jiang, the assessment lasts for three hours. It's only been a short time, check it again carefully!"

The speaker was Yang Youning, the director of the steel rolling mill.

It's important to know that evaluating engineers is no easy task.

In addition to the written test and educational requirements, the department's assessment team also prepared practical skills tests. All the practical skills tests were put in a large box; you could draw any of them!

Of course, the major categories are still divided; it's impossible for someone who works with machinery to go into water conservancy.

After all, in China today, every engineer is a highly sought-after talent. Having even one domestically trained engineer is a reason for being specifically commended at the Ministry of Industry's year-end conference!

If you end up with a counterfeit product, what will be the consequences?

All I can say is that the big boss is very angry, and the consequences will be severe!

Jiang Xia, his face tanned dark, took a rag and vigorously wiped his face.

Showing his big white teeth.

"Master, Factory Manager, don't worry! I've checked this bending machine carefully several times; I guarantee there won't be any problems," Jiang Xia said confidently.

After all, having already used the cheat codes that are essential for time travelers, repairing a Russian bending machine, which is clumsy and crude, is not a problem.

Li Changfu shook his head and patted the large machine next to Jiang Xia.

The machine in front of us was shipped from Big Brother's side. After it was installed, they only sent an old Russian to teach them how to use it.

The Russians themselves handled all the disassembly and repairs.

This machine broke down a few years ago. When we called someone to repair it, those Russians surrounded the workshop. Li Changfu and the other engineers in the factory were not allowed to get close.

Not to mention handing over any written documents such as instruction manuals or structural diagrams.

With the departure of the Big Brother, and due to the technological blockade, no one can repair the machine now that it's broken!

Several engineers and technicians from the technical department spent an unknown amount of time studying the bending machine.

The machine's casing opened and then closed. The mechanical structures and circuit diagrams visible to the naked eye inside were countless.

But no one dared to touch the deeply hidden control structure within.

Is it really that difficult to know where to start?

Not entirely. If you don't repair it but do research, no one will blame you. After all, it's a technological blockade by foreign countries; imperialism is determined to destroy us.

But if you take it apart, you can't fix it?

That would be a waste of national resources.

National property is of paramount importance. In this day and age, this is not just a saying.

Therefore, this bending machine was like a hot potato, sitting in the No. 1 workshop of the steel rolling mill.

Ultimately, it became a sample question in Jiangxia's promotion exam.

Yang Youning looked at Jiang Xia, who had a determined expression, and gritted his teeth.

"Kid, this test is a bit difficult. I can submit a request to change the question for you!"

Li Changfu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he looked at Yang Youning.

The veteran engineer understood that this was Yang Changzi valuing talent.

After all, it would be too cruel to burden a promising young man with the blame for poor repairs from the very beginning.

Seeing that Jiang Xia didn't respond, Li Changfu became secretly anxious.

Hey kid, I've already set up the steps for you, hurry up and go down the stairs!

In a moment of desperation, Li Changfu moved closer to Jiangxia and stabbed him with his pen.

"The factory manager is asking you a question! Are you stupid?"

Little did he know, a green screen was right in front of Jiangxia.

"HDGT-010 bending machine - manufactured by Stalin Tractor Plant No. 3. Service life 24 years."

"Loss rate - 64%"

"Equipment operation status - Simulation test in progress..."

"Workbench - Normal!"

"Upper and lower molds - normal!"

"Control system - normal!"

"The equipment is operating normally!"

"HDGT-010 bending machine repair completed. Repair completeness: 45%"

45% is fine. After all, it's a machine that's been used for longer than you're old. What more can you ask for?

Jiang Xia, who had been stabbed by Li Changfu, remained completely unfazed, since only he could see the light screen in front of him anyway.

Jiang Xia turned his head, patted the notebook in his hand, and was about to say something.

A soft, feminine voice then broke in.

"Hey, Director Yang, that's not right!"

"The exam questions were drawn by Comrade Jiang Xia himself. As the saying goes, once a move is made, there's no going back!"

"Look, even the leaders from the First Ministry of Machine Building are here. You've been dawdling for too long, wasting their time!"

Li Changfu turned to look at the person who spoke:

"Li Huaide, do you even know anything about technology, you're in charge of logistics? If you don't, then stay out of the way! What are you babbling about?"

"Just because you have a big face?"

A barrage of barbs and jabs left Li Huaide's face turning red and then pale.

Li Changfu turned his head and roared at Jiang Xia again:

"You unlucky kid, of all ten questions, you had to draw the hardest one! What kind of luck do you have?"

Did you not wash your hands when you drew the questions?

Then, still furious, Li Changfu angrily rebuked the people from the First Ministry of Machine Building:

"Why did you include senior engineer level questions in a mere engineer's assessment?"

The man who came from the Ministry of Machine Building gave a wry smile upon hearing this.

If it were anyone else, he probably would have already shown off his leadership authority, but who is this person in front of him?

Li Changfu!

A veteran in mechanical equipment maintenance and upkeep! One of the few senior engineers from the First Ministry of Machine Building!

He was also the chief engineer of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill!

As the secretary to a high-ranking leader, I had seen this old man in the office more than once.

Such a senior figure, even if he went to the department leaders, would be able to bang on the table.

Seeing how much the senior was protecting Jiangxia, the middle-aged man looked at the test items in his hand carefully again and tentatively took a step forward.

He said cautiously, "Then how about we change it to something else, as you wish?"

"A sedan chair is carried by many people; let's just do it to give the elders face."

Anyway, he was just a junior engineer, so it wasn't a big deal to him.

However, Jiangxia's test was a bit too weak; all he had to do was turn on the power indicator light.

If you can't even meet these requirements, what kind of engineer are you!

Changing the questions is the biggest compromise. If you still can't pass after changing them, then don't complain!

Hmph, counterfeit!

The middle-aged man glanced at Jiang Xia with a flicker in his eyes.