Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

After Sun Zhengguo took his wife and children away, Wang Aifang finished washing the dishes and returned to the main room.

At this time in the main room, Sun Zhengdong was holding the child and chatting with his grandparents.

"Zhengdong, I have some news for you. Your aunt came over after get off work today. She said that since Li is out of confinement after the baby is born, your mother will come over to stay for a while."

Wang Aifang, who had just entered the room, asked curiously after hearing what her grandfather said.

"Grandpa, why is mom here alone and dad not here?"

"Your father has work to do in the village and can't get away. Your mother didn't come here to play. She mainly came here to help us take care of the children. She will go back when the two children can walk."

After grandfather's explanation, the young couple understood that Yu Li would have to go back to work after her confinement, and the child would definitely need someone to take care of it.

My grandparents already have two children to take care of, and in order to prevent them from being unable to cope, they called my mother from the countryside to help.

The couple had no objection to this arrangement. After all, there was no one available at home and this was a helpless move.

At this time, Wang Aifang suddenly remembered something more important than this, so she asked.

"Zhengdong, I heard that there will be a level assessment soon. Have you signed up for the Level 4 electrician assessment?"

"I reported it! What's wrong?" Sun Zhengdong said casually.

"Are you confident?" Wang Aifang asked nervously.

As for why you are nervous?

Because Lin Wencui had already told her that as long as Sun Zhengdong passed the Level 4 worker assessment, with her help, he should be able to get a house soon.

Although they have a place to live now, it is not their own house after all.

Seeing that his wife was nervous, Sun Zhengdong didn't care about it and answered truthfully.

"Wife, don't worry. My master said that there is at least 70% to 80% chance of success."

After hearing this, Wang Aifang felt a little relieved, but she did not tell the truth to avoid putting pressure on her man.

The next morning, Sun Zhengguo did not go to the research institute to work, but went directly to the Mechanical Department to meet up with two engineers who were also examiners.

After meeting each other, the two engineers did not show off their seniority due to their age, but instead took the initiative to greet each other.

"Good morning! Mr. Sun, you are the chief examiner today, and we are just here to help you."

"Yes! Mr. Sun, this is today's schedule. Please take a look and see if there are any changes so that I can call and notify you in advance."

"Morning! Engineer Zhang, Engineer Wang, you don't have to be polite. As seniors in the department, I should learn more from you. If there is anything I am not good at, I hope you can correct me."

If someone respects me one foot, I will respect him one yard, Sun Zhengguo responded in the same polite manner.

After finishing speaking, Sun Zhengguo took the itinerary and took a look at it. He felt that it was well arranged. The units that needed to be assessed were all located next to each other, and there was no need to take any detours.

"Engineer Zhang, Engineer Wang, I think it's great, let's set off now."

"Wait!" When Zhang Gong saw that Sun Zhengguo was about to leave, he quickly stopped him.

"Mr. Sun, are you going to ride your bike?"

"What else?" Sun Zhengguo asked puzzledly.

Engineer Wang next to him smiled and said, "Engineer Sun, please park the car. A car will come to pick us up soon."

"Mr. Sun, the situation is like this. Every year when it comes to the assessment, each unit sends a car to pick us up. If you don't get in, they won't be happy!"

After listening to the two people's explanation, Sun Zhengguo suddenly realized that this was a disguised form of flattery, hoping that they would show mercy when the time comes.

Damn it, our company doesn’t even have a car, isn’t that offensive?

"You two, what should we do if our company doesn't have a car?"

"Mr. Sun, don't worry about this. The leaders of these units are very smart! They will be responsible to the end."

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While the three were talking, the car from the first stop, the machine tool factory, arrived.

Sun Zhengguo didn't hesitate and got on the car directly. Who would ride a bicycle when there is a special car available?

The car drove smoothly all the way and arrived safely at the machine tool factory, where Director Qiu also expressed a warm welcome.

However, Sun Zhengguo always noticed that Director Qiu looked at him in a strange way. It felt like a resentful woman in the boudoir blaming her man for never coming home.

This look reminded Sun Zhengguo of Director Li of the Machinery Factory, who had looked at him in the same way before.

Through this association, Sun Zhengguo immediately realized the crux of the problem. It was his own fault for not arranging the new machine tool production workshop to the machine tool factory.

You know, this machine tool factory is the orthodox one, what is the machinery factory? At best, it is a hodgepodge that is not up to standard.

But it was too late to say anything now. Sun Zhengguo could only pretend that he didn't understand and started to evaluate the senior workers in the factory.

But as soon as the assessment began, Sun Zhengguo knew that trouble was coming.

Why do you say that!

Because the assessment for senior workers takes too long, if we continue like this, it will take at least ten days to visit all the units in the city.

Finally, Sun Zhengguo had no choice but to call Chen Lianshan, explain some things to him, and let him temporarily manage the institute.

After finishing the call, Sun Zhengguo returned to the assessment.

Sun Zhengguo's attitude towards this assessment was also very rigorous, but at the same time, he also showed a little humanity and gave some leniency when necessary in unimportant areas.

For example, if you do poorly in the theoretical exam, he will turn a blind eye.

But when it comes to practical operation, failure means failure, and there is no room for saving face.

Those who came to take the assessment were all senior workers. They all understood that a small mistake can lead to a huge error, so they had no complaints.

In this way, the whole morning passed quickly before the first round of assessment was completed. The remaining level 8 worker assessment could only be taken in the afternoon.

If this trend continues, the three of them can only go to this one factory today. Such slow efficiency is unbearable for Sun Zhengguo.

At lunch time, Sun Zhengguo raised this question at the dinner table.

"Engineer Zhang, Engineer Wang, the effectiveness of today's assessment is too slow. When will the assessment be completed after all subordinate units have finished their assessments?"

When the two people who were eating heard this, they put down their chopsticks at the same time, and Zhang Gong spoke on behalf of them.

"Mr. Sun, according to previous years' practice, it will take about half a month. The machine tool factory is a large one, so it is so slow today."

"I see."

Sun Zhengguo thought about it silently and had an immature idea in his mind. He wondered if it was appropriate.

"Engineer Zhang, Engineer Wang, can we group together all the units with fewer people to be assessed? Wouldn't that be faster?"

"Mr. Sun, this is a good idea. If you need it, I will call you this afternoon to arrange it." said Mr. Wang, who is in charge of this matter.

"Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Wang."

After finishing their conversation, several people started to toast each other. In order to show his hospitality, Director Qiu even called a few people to join him in drinking.

Anyway, in the end, Sun Zhengguo was fine, but as for those people? No one knew where they were.