Siheyuan: Grassroots Counterattack

The next morning, as soon as Li Tianyi arrived at the steel rolling mill, he heard the technicians in the technical department talking about something. He went up to them and scared them.

Li Tianyi asked them curiously what they were talking about. One of the technicians said that since yesterday, the steel mill has been spreading the news that the food standards in the factory will be reduced, which has made the workers in the steel mill panic.

Many of the workers who used to work in the steel rolling mill would not finish their meals after lunch. They would leave some home for other people at home.

Although the steel mill cannot guarantee meat and vegetables every day, at least it can guarantee oil and water, which is much better than the meals of ordinary people's homes.

However, there was a sudden rumor in the factory that the food quality would be reduced, and there were also rumors outside the factory that individual rations would be reduced, which scared the workers.

Li Tianyi knew that this was true, but he didn't expect it to be revealed so early. At this moment, Section Chief Zhang walked in. Several technicians didn't dare to gossip anymore and immediately returned to their workstations.

Li Tianyi and Section Chief Zhang walked into the office. Li Tianyi asked Section Chief Zhang about the authenticity of the news. Section Chief Zhang confirmed in a low voice that it was true, and also reminded Li Tianyi that he could buy some food to store at home.

After thanking Section Chief Zhang, Li Tianyi returned to his office. This matter had little to do with him, but he still had to do what he should do. After returning home, he arranged for his family to buy some food for the house.

In the following days, Li Tianyi had not received any news from the Ministry of Industry. Li Tianyi was not in a hurry. He was preparing for the engineering examination in two days. He planned to pass the level 5 engineer exam this time.

On the day of the assessment, all the workers in the steel rolling mill who had signed up for the exam were anxiously waiting for the time. In the technical department, 5 technicians applied for the 9th level engineer exam, and Section Chief Zhang applied for the 8th level engineer exam.

The engineer examination, level 9 to level 7, can be taken in the steel rolling mill, but the invigilators are all sent by superiors, and the test questions are also compiled and tested uniformly by superiors.

The Level 6-4 engineer exam had to be taken in a school specially arranged by the superiors. This time, his superiors had promised Li Tianyi that he could take the exam without restrictions, so he applied for the Level 5 engineer exam from the beginning.

The old professor in charge of the exam also received a notice from his superiors and naturally knew Li Tianyi. After three hours of hard work, Li Tianyi walked out of the examination room with a Level 3 engineer certificate in his arms.

After leaving the examination room, Li Tianyi went straight to the Ministry of Industry. He wanted to update his file as soon as possible.

As soon as he came out of the Human Resources Department, the secretary of the big boss stopped Li Tianyi and said, "Engineer Li, the boss wants you to go to his place."

"Okay, Secretary Li, I'll go right away."

"Commander, you are looking for me."

"Xiao Li is here. Sit over there for a while while I finish my work."

Half an hour later, the big boss came to the sofa and asked, "Xiao Li, how was the engineering exam today?"

"Thank you for your concern, I have passed the Level 5 engineer exam."

"Well, you are really young and promising. By the way, Xiao Li, the department held a meeting to discuss your report. They also called in experts to verify your data. Your report was passed unanimously."

"Now we are discussing which factory to pilot the project. What suggestions do you have, Xiao Li?"

Li Tianyi thought about it, and then said: "Commander, I think we should still pilot it in the steel rolling mill."

"Oh? Why? Is it because you work there?"

Li Tian nodded slightly, then shook his head, "Commander, this is just one reason. When this project is built, I need to follow the whole process, so it will be more convenient for me to be at the steel mill."

The leader nodded, agreeing with what Li Tianyi said.

"Another reason is that I am familiar with the leadership team and workers of the steel mill, which saves time in getting used to each other. Besides, if the experiment is successful, the steel mill will have to build a steelmaking furnace sooner or later, so it is better to do the experiment here now."

"Well, I will report your opinion to my superiors, and we will fully consider your opinion."

After that, Li Tianyi and the senior leader said goodbye and left. As soon as he returned to the technical department, Section Chief Zhang came to Li Tianyi's office and said, "Mr. Li, thank you so much. Without your selfless teaching, our rolling mill technical department would not have achieved such great success. Now we have three level 9 engineers and one level 3 engineer in our technical department."

"Oh, Chief Zhang, you passed the Level 8 Engineer exam? Congratulations!"

"Hahahaha, I didn't expect that the old man would be able to pass the exam to become a level 8 engineer even though he's about to retire."

"By the way, Mr. Li, I stopped the three people outside who wanted to thank you. We decided to treat you to a meal after get off work this afternoon."

Li Tianyi waved his hands repeatedly, "No need, you are too polite. Besides, I have passed the Level 5 engineer exam, so I should treat everyone to dinner."

"Ah? Aren't you going to take the Level 6 engineer exam?" Section Chief Zhang looked at Li Tianyi in shock.

Li Tianyi smiled and said, "My superiors no longer restrict me from taking the engineer exam, so I directly applied for the Level 5 engineer exam."

"Congratulations to Mr. Li. We should celebrate even more."

"Okay, then let's gather at the state-owned restaurant near the factory after get off work tonight. Everyone from the technical department will come. I'll treat you."

"Then how can I let you treat me?" Section Chief Zhang wanted to fight for it again, but was persuaded by Li Tianyi. He didn't need the money, so why should he let others treat him?

Afterwards, Section Chief Zhang happily went to inform his colleagues in the technical department, while Li Tianyi left the technical department and went to Director Yang's office.

"Director Yang, are you busy?" Li Tianyi asked when he saw Director Yang writing furiously at the table.

Director Yang looked up and saw that it was Li Tianyi. "Engineer Li, you're back from the exam? How was it?"

Li Tianyi felt Director Yang's concern, smiled, and said, "Level 5 engineers have passed."

"Level 5? Oh, Engineer Li, you are amazing." Director Yang stood up excitedly. Level 5 engineers are rare even in the department. Generally, there are 9 level engineers in factories, and the good ones have 8 level, which is already pretty good.

"I haven't congratulated the factory director yet. Our steel rolling mill now has three more level 3 engineers, and Section Chief Zhang has also been promoted to level 9."

"Hahaha, this is all thanks to Engineer Li, otherwise they wouldn't have been promoted so fast." Director Yang laughed. He was telling the truth. He knew the level of the people in his factory. Section Chief Zhang's level 9 engineer was forced to do something. If he could pass the exam to become a level 8 engineer without any slack, this would have been impossible without Li Tianyi's guidance.

Li Tianyi dare not take the credit. Even if it is true, he has to be humble. This is the national condition in China. No one likes people who are ostentatious and immodest.