Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"Today, let's skip the small talk and get straight to the work arrangements after I leave."

"Li Yaoguo took over the position of workshop director, and Zhang Chao, my eldest apprentice, took over my job as the technical team leader."

We're all on the same side; we understood each other in just one sentence.

From now on, Zhang Chao will be in charge of the workshop, and Li Yaoguo will remain his second-in-command and the workshop's head steward.

As he said, a veteran of two reigns, now assisting the 'new ruler'.

The technical team leader is the real boss in the workshop.

All work arrangements and reports.

He is responsible for protecting and fighting for the interests and rights of the workers.

When Yang Jianguo was in charge, the workshop was highly valued.

to be honest.

That is the superstar of Beijing, and even the entire system.

The name Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill is mentioned several times a year.

From then on, Zhang Chao...

It's too early to say he's surpassed his mentor; it remains to be seen whether he can hold onto this power and glory and maintain the position established by his master.

The craftsmen are a bit unsure and worried!

When it comes to one's own vital interests, saying "don't worry" is just empty talk.

Worry is inevitable; it's an instinctive human response to change.

As long as Zhang Chao works hard and lets his mentors see his abilities, good things will follow one after another.

"I'm passing this baton to you. Whether you can handle it or not depends on your own performance."

Holding Zhang Chao's hand, Yang Jianguo gave him earnest instructions.

Qin Huairu and Li Aiguo waited quietly to the side, showing no opinion on the matter.

It was only right that the eldest brother should succeed him. Of the three, Zhang Chao had the best skills and was also quite stubborn and persistent in his conduct.

To be honest, Li Aiguo felt that his senior brother looked remarkably like their master.

They are all the kind of people who keep a low profile and seem like really nice people.

But once he gets serious, he won't even give you a chance to beg for mercy.

Therefore, he was completely convinced of his senior brother's abilities.

As for Qin Huairu, this second senior sister, she probably doesn't have any objections.

After all, the senior brother's abilities and skills are undeniable.

No one could be better than him, and he always took good care of her and himself.

Right now, she must be happy for him too.

In truth, Qin Huairu was happy for him, but also troubled.

My learning progress is getting slower and slower, and I'm making no progress at all.

By trying my best to learn, I can only guarantee that I won't regress.

With Yang Jianguo around, there were other people to answer her questions.

In the past, I would give her extra help at home, such as some of my own notes.

Or perhaps we could present her with some difficult problems and let Qin Huairu solve them.

These days will probably be few and far between in the future.

Seeing that the three of them weren't in high spirits, Yang Jianguo laughed and said, "Don't be so serious. I'm getting a promotion, not retiring."

It was only after this that the three of them remembered they hadn't congratulated their master.

"Master, congratulations on your promotion."

"May you, Master, rise to great heights and achieve great success in the future."

"Master, everything went well, congratulations."

After slapping Li Aiguo on the head, Yang Jianguo laughed and scolded, "I'm going to work, not to become an official, and yet I'm expected to rise through the ranks and achieve great success."

"You're supposed to be a high school student? Don't you know how to use words?"

The three of them grinned broadly, dispelling the atmosphere of parting.

Yang Jianguo pondered for a moment, then asked, "Does anyone plan to take the college entrance exam?"

This is something I shouldn't be asking now.

If Zhang Chao takes the opportunity to say that he wants to take the exam, can Yang Jianguo still stop him from making progress?

But that's just his personality. If Zhang Chao really has this intention, he can make other arrangements for the workshop.

It simply means spending more time and effort, running back and forth between the two jobs to train people until they are proficient, and then dedicating themselves fully to their new work.

However, Zhang Chao's answer was firm: "I won't take the exam. Being a steelworker is fine."

He had heard some inside stories and knew the ins and outs of it.

These college students are destined for important positions.

Some people can even rise to the top in one step, directly entering the imperial city and working right next to the central government.

This was such a great opportunity, but Zhang Chao didn't care.

What is your sweet dew is my poison.

Not everyone wants to be an official; Yang Jianguo didn't, but he's already in power.

Regardless of the outcome, this play must be performed well.

The afternoon bell rang.

As everyone packed up and headed out, Zhang Yu came in and said, "Master Yang, Master He from the cafeteria is looking for you."

Yang Jianguo had some questions: Why was Sha Zhu looking for him at this time?

He could probably only think of one thing, looking at everyone's slightly hurried steps as they left.

Is this a surprise for him?!

The truth was just as he suspected: Old Yang had thrown him a farewell banquet.

It's placed right there in his "hometown," where he grew up, worked, and strived for.

Chapter 271 The Sea of ​​Books, News of Returning Home

In the main dining hall, thunderous applause resounded continuously.

Amidst the cheers and shouts of the crowd, Yang Jianguo headed towards the middle station.

"Everyone, please quiet down." He raised his hand and pressed down lightly, and the scene gradually quieted down.

Each face beamed with joy and enthusiasm.

This reminded Yang Jianguo of the past ten years of mutual assistance and solidarity.

They overcame whatever it was!

Yang Jianguo glanced at the chair beside his feet, stepped onto it, and stood on it without saying a word.

With a slight smile, he bowed forward at a ninety-degree angle.

"Master Yang, what are you doing?"

"Master Yang..."

"Jianguo, what are you doing!"

Everyone was a little stunned by his bow.

Yang Jianguo waved his hand, turned around three times, and bowed to everyone.

He then straightened up again, and said with a smile, "Jianguo is here. Thank you all for your care over the past ten years."

"I hope that after I leave, the steel rolling mill will still be a positive, united, fearless, and courageous team that dares to climb to the top."

Yang Jianguo's speech was very brief; he only said a few words before getting off the bench.

But the farewell party had only just begun; everyone sat at the table with a steaming pot of stew on it.

Meat, cabbage stalks, vermicelli, potatoes, and some green vegetables whose names I don't know.

Just use the incense!

While eating, they craned their necks to look in the direction where Yang Jianguo was sitting, listening to his instructions and conversations with everyone.

Some of these are old sayings, while others are being said for the first time.

He learned some key techniques for riveting and how he improved his welding skills.

And how do they manage to observe other masters' operations in their spare time to learn and compare, thereby improving their own skills?

Countless thoughts flashed through my mind, but when I looked down at my own hands...

Well, it's ruined!

"That's what you call exceptional talent. Ordinary people..." Several experienced masters sat there, shaking their heads as they listened.

It's easy to say, and everyone understands the principle.

But once you start doing it, you'll realize how difficult it is to do what he said.

There are some differences between people that cannot be bridged.

After eating two large bowls of stew and talking until his throat was hoarse, Yang Jianguo finally said, "It's getting late, let's call it a day."

"I'll come visit you all again when I have time, and I might even need your help again, haha..."

"Master Yang, just say the word, and we'll do our best."

"Yes, I'll do whatever you tell me to do without hesitation."

"That's exactly what I'm saying..."

"That's right!"

"Okay, thanks everyone. Now go back, everyone go back!"

Yang Jianguo stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to everyone, and watched the chefs leave the canteen.

After everyone else had left, only his apprentices remained by his side.

Yang Jianguo sat down wearily. "What are you three still doing here?"

Zhang Chao looked at Qin Huairu and Li Aiguo, and said with a smile, "Master, since we won't be working together anymore, shall we have a drink today?"

Yang Jianguo pointed at him and laughed, saying, "You little brat, just say so if you want to freeload."

"Hehe, I just wanted to mooch a meal off you today, I'm afraid I won't have the chance again." Zhang Chao scratched his head and said bluntly without any politeness.

"Alright, let's go. I'll get you two some good dishes at my place." Yang Jianguo waved and led his apprentices out.

Sha Zhu, who was cleaning up in the kitchen, poked his head out and called out, "Hey, Jianguo, wait a minute."

Running up to him, Sha Zhu grinned and asked, "Are we eating out or going home?"

"What, you want to freeload too?" Yang Jianguo was both amused and exasperated.

Sha Zhu nodded honestly and said, "If there's something good, why wouldn't I eat it?"

"Alright, alright, come to my place, I'll personally show you my skills today."

Whether it was one person rushing or a group rushing, Yang Jianguo agreed to both.

When they arrived at the compound, Zhang Chao and his sister, Qin Huairu with her two daughters, Li Aiguo, and Sha Zhu's family came from all directions.

With Yang Jianguo's family of four included, the main house was quite lively.

The adults were busy preparing, while the children did all sorts of things, the older ones watching the younger ones, chasing each other and running around, making a lot of noise.

Ran Qiuye glanced at Xiao Zhuang, who was running around the table happily, and turned to call out, "Da Zhuang, watch your brother, don't let him bump into something."