Siheyuan: I am different He Yuzhu

After He Yuzhu left, Nan Yi's co-worker came to Nan Yi and said, "Nan Yi, you are really good at hiding. You actually know He Yuzhu?"

Nan Yi hurriedly explained: "How could I possibly know He Yuzhu? Like you, I also met He Yuzhu for the first time today. I have never seen him before, so how can I say I know him?"

Another worker said: "It doesn't matter whether you knew He Yuzhu before or not, but now you know He Yuzhu. If you become successful in the future, don't forget to promote your buddy."

The workers nearby also said, "Just don't forget us."

After hearing what his coworker said, Nan Yi didn't know what to say and could only face it with a wry smile.

Xiao Li took the application form signed by Shi Zhengliang and five other judges with He Yuzhu's grades written on it and went to the leader of the examination room. "Leader, please take a look at this person's grades!" After that, Xiao Li handed He Yuzhu's application form to the leader.

The leader took the application form from Xiao Li and read it. After reading it, the leader asked, "What did the five judges say?"

Xiao Li relayed Shi Zhengliang's original words to the leader, who tapped the table gently with his hands after listening. After a while, the leader said, "The five judges are all the best chefs in the city. Since Comrade He Yuzhu can be recognized by five chefs at the same time, it shows that He Yuzhu's cooking skills are still amazing. Xiao Li, just follow the opinions of the five judges."

Xiao Li quickly reminded him, "But leader, He Yuzhu is a cadre? A deputy-division-level cadre at that. Five judges are so old to be a first-class chef, and he is only 5 years old. Is it appropriate for him to be a first-class chef?"

The leader smiled and said, "Xiao Li, you are being too picky. You have to remember that the five judges can become first-class chefs not because they are old, but because their cooking skills have reached the level of first-class chefs. Although Comrade He Yuzhu is a cadre, his cooking skills are the result of his own hard work. As for the fact that Comrade He Yuzhu is only 5 years old, that is not a problem at all. What's wrong with being 21 years old? His assessment results were obtained through real tests. Should we not recognize his achievements just because he is young? Xiao Li, we must insist on seeking truth from facts in our work and say what should be what it is."

Xiao Li nodded seriously and said, "Okay, leader, I know what to do. I will announce He Yuzhu's results right away."

The leader said earnestly, "That's right, Xiao Li. Some people are destined to be different from ordinary people. Ordinary people may not be able to catch up with their starting point even if they work hard all their lives. Okay, Xiao Li, go and get busy."

When He Yuzhu rode his bicycle back to the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, the mill was still conducting assessments for high-level fitters and forgers. After all, the higher the level, the more complex the parts to be processed, and the longer the time. Jia Xudong barely passed the second-level fitter assessment, so he naturally came out of the examination room long ago. After coming out of the examination room, Jia Xudong did not go directly back to his workshop, but stood outside the examination room and patiently waited for his master Yi Zhonghai.

The person next to him asked, "Brother Dong, what level of fitter did you pass this time?"

Jia Xudong boasted proudly, "I passed the Level 2 fitter exam. It's a pity that I was too nervous today and didn't perform normally. Otherwise, I might have passed the Level 3 fitter exam. Unfortunately, I don't have a chance and can only take the exam again next year." After saying that, Jia Xudong sighed in a very pretentious manner, revealing an expression of regret.

The person next to him hurriedly said, "Brother Dong, you are amazing. I just passed the level 1 fitter exam. I gave up on the level 7 fitter parts after just one look at the drawings. Your monthly salary must be yuan more than mine. What's more, your master's skills are considered to be the best in our factory. You live in the same yard with Master Yi. With Master Yi teaching you, you are destined to become a senior worker in our factory." After saying that, the man showed an envious expression.

After hearing this, Jia Xudong said proudly: "It's okay. When I become a senior worker, if you have any questions, just come to me and I will teach you."

Just as Jia Xudong was bragging to the people around him, Yi Zhonghai came out of the examination room. Jia Xudong hurried to Yi Zhonghai and asked with concern: "Master, how did you do in the exam?"

When Yi Zhonghai heard Jia Xudong's question, he said calmly: "It's okay, I passed the 7th level fitter exam, but it's a pity that I failed the 8th level fitter exam." After saying this, Yi Zhonghai showed a trace of unwillingness, but the raised corners of his mouth revealed his inner pride.

Upon hearing this, Jia Xudong cooperated loudly and said, "Master, you are amazing. You actually passed the 7th level fitter test."

When the people around heard this, they immediately looked at Yi Zhonghai with envy and admiration.

Yi Zhonghai really enjoyed the feeling of being envied by everyone, which made him feel respected by others. Yi Zhonghai was very happy and he liked Jia Xudong more and more. He thought that his apprentice was very capable and he would train him more in the future.

Yi Zhonghai pretended to be angry and said, "Xudong, why are you making such a fuss? I just passed the 7th level fitter exam, not the 8th level fitter exam. Wait until I, your master, pass the 8th level fitter exam first." After saying that, Yi Zhonghai waved his hand and walked forward.

Seeing this, Jia Xudong hurriedly followed Yi Zhonghai and shouted as he walked, "Master, you are just too demanding on yourself. This is the first assessment of our factory, and you have already passed the 7th level fitter. If you are given some time, it will be a piece of cake for you to become a 8th level fitter. I am really happy for you. There are only a few people in our factory who can compare with me and have a 7th level fitter as my master."

Yi Zhonghai's mouth almost curled up when he heard Jia Xudong's words. After they walked away, Yi Zhonghai casually said to Jia Xudong, "Xudong, how did our second uncle Liu Hai do in the high school entrance examination?"

Jia Xudong quickly said flatteringly: "Master, don't worry. Liu Haizhong is just a brute. His grade will never be higher than yours. To put it bluntly, a blacksmith is just someone who carries a sledgehammer. As long as you have great strength, you'll be fine. We fitters are technical jobs that require brains."

Yi Zhonghai was very satisfied after hearing what Jia Xudong said, but he said, "Xudong, how can you talk like that? There is no distinction between high and low jobs. Why don't you go and ask Liu Hai how he did in the high school entrance exam? We are all neighbors living in the same courtyard, and neighbors should care about each other."

Jia Xudong, who had followed Yi Zhonghai for many years, instantly understood what Yi Zhonghai meant and hurriedly said, "Okay, Master, you have just finished the exam, go back to the workshop and have a rest first. I will go to Liu Haizhong's workshop to inquire about his assessment results. I will come back to tell you as soon as I know Liu Haizhong's work level." After that, Jia Xudong walked quickly towards the forging workshop.

Yi Zhonghai was looking at Jia Xudong's back and calculating in his mind what level of blacksmithing Liu Haizhong could have passed. According to his understanding of Liu Haizhong's blacksmithing level, Liu Haizhong could at most get a level 7 blacksmithing certificate like himself. If Liu Haizhong had not passed the level 7 blacksmithing certificate, then he could suppress Liu Haizhong in Siheyuan with his identity as a level 7 fitter. He was afraid that Liu Haizhong had passed the level 7 certificate like himself. At that time, Liu Haizhong would inevitably have improper thoughts about his position as the uncle. If he lost his identity as the uncle, his weight in Siheyuan would be much weaker. He would never allow this to happen. As long as he, Yi Zhonghai, was in Siheyuan, Liu Haizhong would never be able to become the uncle.

Before Yi Zhonghai even reached the fitter's workshop, Jia Xudong came running back in a panic, and said nervously, "Master, this is bad. Liu Haizhong has passed the 7th-level blacksmithing exam just like you."

After hearing what Jia Xudong said, Yi Zhonghai narrowed his eyes and his expression instantly turned cold. What he feared was bound to happen. Yi Zhonghai took a breath and said slowly, "Xudong, it's a good thing that the second uncle passed the 7th level forging test. You should be happy for him. You are acting like a decent person. If outsiders knew about it, they would think that you and the second uncle have a grudge. Don't do this in the future. Okay, hurry back to the workshop to work."

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai was in a bad mood, Jia Xudong could only say "hmm" and follow Yi Zhonghai to the fitter workshop.

As Yi Zhonghai walked, he thought: "I never thought that Liu Haizhong could pass the 7th level blacksmith exam. It seems that I have to hurry up and prepare for the 8th level fitter exam. If Liu Haizhong passes the 8th level blacksmith exam first, then I will always be inferior to Liu Haizhong in the courtyard, and my position as the uncle will be unstable."

Liu Haizhong was enjoying the congratulations of his apprentices in the forging workshop. His apprentices said, "You should all study hard in the future and strive to surpass me, your master, as soon as possible. By the way, does anyone know how Yi Zhonghai from our yard did in the exam?"

A clever young man quickly said, "Master, I know that Yi Zhonghai passed the Level 7 fitter exam. He originally wanted to try for the Level 8 fitter exam, but the examiner saw the parts he made for the Level 7 exam and didn't let him take it."

Liu Haizhong felt relieved immediately after hearing this. Now he was on the same level as Yi Zhonghai. As long as he worked harder and passed the 8th level blacksmith exam before Yi Zhonghai, he would see how Yi Zhonghai would still have the face to be the boss of the Siheyuan. At that time, he could sit in the middle of the Siheyuan meeting and make decisions. Thinking of this, Liu Haizhong said to his disciples, "If you have nothing to do after get off work, go out and ask around to see if there are any 8th level blacksmiths around you. If there are any, remember to tell me. When the time comes, I will personally visit them and ask them for advice on the 8th level blacksmithing skills. When I have learned it, I will teach you."

After hearing what Liu Haizhong said, several apprentices suppressed their laughter and said, "Okay, Master, we will try our best to find out and tell you when we find out." They all knew that Liu Haizhong was not very well-educated and strictly speaking, he was half illiterate, but Liu Haizhong especially liked to use idioms when he spoke. Therefore, Liu Haizhong often made jokes at work due to his inappropriate choice of words. However, Liu Haizhong was absolutely qualified to be a master and he never kept anything to himself. He was willing to teach his apprentices everything. Therefore, in this assessment, the best apprentices among Liu Haizhong passed the Level 4 blacksmith test.