Chapter 22 Car Repair
Yan Jiecheng, who was standing next to him, suddenly interrupted and said, "I know where to find one. There is a car in the warehouse of our maintenance team, but it seems to have been scrapped last year."

"It's already scrapped, what are you still talking about it?"

Jia Dongxu rolled his eyes. He thought it was a rideable horse.

Yan Jiecheng scratched his head and said, "Didn't the master mention this just now? Even though it's broken, it's only been broken for a few months. Maybe it can be repaired and still be ridden."

Yan Jiecheng spent the whole day repairing cars yesterday. He felt that he had become more capable and wanted to fix his scrapped car by himself.

However, what he said did remind Li Jiandong.

Although, there is a high probability that Yan Jiecheng will not be able to repair the child.

But, if he were to study the car more, with the hundred times experience of the apprenticeship system, Li Jiandong might be able to break through to the level where he could repair the car.

"Xie Cheng is right. It's better to have a scrapped car than nothing. In the next few days, study that car more while you're learning to drive. I'll find time to talk to your captain and see if we can take it out and fix it ourselves."

Li Jiandong’s words greatly encouraged Yan Jiecheng.

He nodded repeatedly and said, "Master, rest assured. I will study hard and try to repair the car and give it to you as a spare car."

"Okay, then Master, I will wait for your good news."

Li Jiandong patted him on the shoulder to encourage him.

He knew that with Yan Jiecheng's ability, it was almost impossible to repair the car, but he could not undermine Yan Jiecheng's confidence. He asked him to study it carefully so that he could gain more maintenance experience.

In the next few days, Yan Jiecheng listened to Li Jiandong and spent every day in the maintenance warehouse. Except for learning to repair trucks as required by the squad leader, he spent all his rest time on that car.

Li Jiandong's maintenance experience also increased steadily, and in just over ten days he had reached the level of an intermediate maintenance worker.

Now, Li Jiandong has a lot more knowledge about car maintenance in his mind.

Whenever he needs it, this knowledge will automatically pop up, including car maintenance and motorcycle maintenance.

Although the models vary greatly, the maintenance experience is universal.

Li Jiandong felt that with his current maintenance ability, he should have a chance to repair the car, so he took two packs of cigarettes and found the team leader.

The team leader saw that it was Li Jiandong, one of the three rare eighth-level workers in the factory, and that the other party was holding a cigarette. He immediately smiled and greeted him: "Isn't this Master Li? What brings you to our team? Please take a seat."

Li Jiandong placed the cigarette in his hand on the team leader's desk, and then sat down on the chair opposite him.

"Captain Ma, you don't come here for no reason. A few days ago, a young man from our hospital joined our fleet as a driver of the large truck team. Recently, he has been practicing repairing cars in the maintenance team. Half a month has passed, and he has no chance to learn how to drive."

Captain Ma nodded:

"The problem that Master Li mentioned does exist. This is because our team has too much work to do. Dozens of vehicles are running non-stop every day. We really can't spare a vehicle to train these newcomers. To be honest, there are still comrades who joined the team last year who have not passed the driving test to this day."

Li Jiandong said, "Captain Ma, you may have misunderstood. I have understood everything you said. I did not come here today to ask you to open a backdoor for Yan Jiecheng."

"Oh? So what do you mean, Master Li?"

Captain Ma was stunned for a moment. If he wasn't asked to open the back door, why would he bring cigarettes with him?
If it's official business, who would dare to make things difficult for a fitter like you? Don't you have to do whatever you ask me to do?
Li Jiandong asked seriously, "Captain Ma, as far as I know, there are still several trucks waiting to be scrapped in our fleet's maintenance warehouse, right?"

Captain Ma nodded, "Yes, there are three trucks ready to be scrapped, but there are no cars on them now, and even if we scrap them, we will not be allocated new cars immediately.

"It has been kept in the warehouse, mainly for newcomers like Yan Jiecheng to disassemble and understand the structure of the truck."

"Wait until there is a new car allocation plan, then apply for scrapping. Master Li, do you have any ideas for this?"

Li Jiandong smiled and said, "Captain Ma, my idea is, can I also join the ranks of repairing trucks?"

"Although my repair skills are not as good as those of the masters in our maintenance class, I am a fitter. Some trucks are scrapped just because they are missing key parts. Maybe I can make them myself. Then the scrapped trucks may be able to be easily started."

"These vehicles may not be able to go out for transport, but they should be fine for new drivers to practice with."

In fact, Li Jiandong’s target was Qi Zi.

But he couldn't just say he wanted to repair the car, so he could only use the cover of repairing the truck.

Anyway, the car and the truck are gathering dust in the repair warehouse. When the time comes, you can decide which one you want to repair, right?
When Captain Ma heard Li Jiandong's words, his eyes suddenly lit up.

It is not known when new trucks will be allocated. Even if new trucks are available, they have to be put into transportation, which still cannot meet the demand for training drivers.

If Li Jiandong can really repair the scrapped truck and use it to train new drivers, it would be absolutely perfect.

"Okay, that's great, Master Li's suggestion is a good one. Many of our scrapped cars are simply missing key parts and cannot be replaced. In fact, after applying for scrapping and recycling, they are also sent to the car factory for a second refurbishment." Captain Ma stood up excitedly and said.

"Master Li, if you can make spare parts, then these cars can be started again, which is definitely enough for novices to practice driving."

Captain Ma thought for a moment and suddenly said, "But Master Li, I can't make the decision on this matter myself. Why don't you come with me to see Director Yang and let Director Yang make the decision on this matter."

"Okay, when shall we go?"

Li Jiandong stood up.

Captain Ma laughed and said, "For such a big event, of course we have to go now. I can't wait to see our scrapped car start again."

The two of them did what they said and went straight to the office building to find Director Yang.

Secretary Cui saw the two of them coming together and approached them with some confusion, "Captain Ma, Master Li, are you two here to see Director Yang for something?"

Captain Ma said with a happy face: "Secretary Cui, Master Li and I have come to see Director Yang for something important and good. Please help us inform him as soon as possible."

Secretary Cui looked a little confused, but secretaries are all quick-witted. Captain Ma was promoted by Director Yang, and since he wanted to give Director Yang a surprise, he, as a secretary, was willing to do him a favor.

So without asking what the happy event was, I went to report it.

Soon, he came out and let the two of you in.

"Director Yang."

"Director Yang." Li Jiandong and Captain Ma greeted Director Yang one after another.

Director Yang smiled and stood up to respond: "Xiao Ma, Master Li, please take a seat."

After the two of them sat down.

"I heard you guys came to see me for some happy event?"

Captain Ma also smiled and said, "Director Yang, I came here with Master Li this time, so the happy event must be related to our team."

Director Yang nodded and said, "You are right. I overlooked it, but I really can't imagine what connection your team has with Master Li. Xiao Ma, don't keep me in suspense. Tell me what the good news is."

Director Yang is very busy at work. There are more than 10,000 workers in the steel rolling mill and the production work is very intensive.

Captain Ma didn't waste any words and went straight to the point: "...Master Li wants our fitter workshop to make these parts ourselves. Maybe we can turn waste into treasure and keep those scrapped cars moving."

When Director Yang heard this, his eyes lit up: "Xiao Ma, your suggestion is very good, but those parts are all imported from abroad. Not only are the individual parts very complicated, but the degree of running-in between the parts also needs to be very precise. Master Li, are you sure about this?"

The trucks in the steel mill, and even all the trucks in the country now, are imported from abroad.

In order to protect patents, many imported parts have anti-piracy designs. This is why some key parts have to be scrapped once damaged, because with our technology and the precision of machine tools, it is difficult to produce key components.

However, Li Jiandong's goal is not to make the car able to be transported normally like a new one, but to be able to simply drive it and use it as a training car.

So he said to Director Yang: "Director Yang, you are obviously knowledgeable about trucks. To be honest, Captain Ma and I are also aware of this problem, so we only plan to repair the truck until it can be driven, and then use it as a training vehicle to make some use of its residual heat."

"That's a good idea."

Director Yang agreed very much. He stood up with a laugh and walked over to shake Li Jiandong's hand. "Jiandong, I've seen that you are extraordinary. To be an eighth-level fitter at the age of 30, you need not only talent but also ideas."

"I've approved this. You and Captain Ma can go ahead and do it. You can use any of the scrapped cars in the repair warehouse. If we can assemble one car out of three cars, we'll make a lot of money."

Li Jiandong was waiting for these words, "Director Yang, let's just go for it."

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the other side.

The women in the courtyard were washing clothes. They washed them in the morning, hung them out to dry all day, and dried them in the evening. Only the central courtyard had a faucet, so everyone gathered together.

Qin Huairu finished washing earlier than the other women, and then pushed her bicycle to learn how to ride.

Wang Chunmei saw this and asked, "Huai Ru, what are you going to do?"

"Sister Wang, I'm going to learn how to ride a bike. Brother Jiandong doesn't have time to learn, and it's a waste to keep the bike parked in the yard." Qin Huairu left.

Watching her back as she pushed her bicycle away.

Yi Zhonghai's wife Li Huilan was envious and jealous, saying, "Qin Huairu is really good at showing off. She doesn't even know her last name after marrying an eighth-level worker. It's a waste if she doesn't ride her bicycle. With this money, why doesn't she help the poor families in our courtyard?"

Hearing this, Jia Zhang curled her lips and said, "Old Yi's wife, your Yi Zhonghai is also a seventh-level fitter, and he can't even spend a month's salary. I haven't seen your family help anyone, so how can you be so embarrassed to say that about him?"

Li Huilan was a little embarrassed and argued, "Who said that my old Yi didn't help others? My family sends meals to the old lady almost every day. Isn't this helping others?"

Jia Zhang tutted and laughed, "Old Yi's wife, stop talking. That old lady is Yi Zhonghai's relative. Is sending food to her own elders considered as giving aid? But my Dongxu gives me aid every day. Don't you think this makes sense?"

Few people in the courtyard liked the old lady, and when they heard this, they all said that Jia Zhang was right.

Seeing that no one supported her and she couldn't wash the clothes anymore, Li Huilan left with a sullen face, holding the clothes soaked in the basin.

The day passed quickly.

When Li Jiandong returned home in the evening, Qin Huairu had already prepared dinner.

Li Jiandong saw that Qin Huairu's hand was covered with red medicine, so he walked over and grabbed her hand to check: "What's wrong? Why is your hand broken?"

Qin Huairu blamed herself a little and said, "I'm so stupid. I fell while practicing riding a bike and scratched the paint off the bike. I made the new bike look old."

Li Jiandong rubbed her hand and said distressedly: "Silly girl, why should you care about a broken bicycle? As long as you are okay, it's good."

"Although your hand is not seriously injured, you can't touch water anymore. Take a break from the housework for a few days. I'll find someone else to do it."

Qin Huairu was feeling very sad, but she felt a little better after being comforted by Li Jiandong.

Hearing that Li Jiandong still wanted to find someone to help her with housework, Qin Huairu immediately shook her head like a broken wave drum: "Brother Jiandong, I'm fine. When I was at home before, I was injured more seriously than this. I still did all the work. Country women are not that delicate."

Li Jiandong pinched her face and said lovingly, "You also said that was in the past. I don't care about the past. Now you are my wife, you have to listen to me in the future. Taking care of yourself is the first priority, and don't worry about other housework."

"Look, your medicine has been soaked away by the water. Come over here and sit down. I'll reapply it to you."

Li Jiandong pulled Qin Huairu to sit on the stool without saying anything.

Although this was a bit overbearing, Qin Huairu liked it very much and felt very happy in her heart.

Li Jiandong took out the red medicine, held Qin Huairu's hand with one hand, and with the other hand, he held a pair of tweezers, pinched some cotton, dipped it in the medicine, and gently applied it on her.

At this moment, suddenly, a bell rang outside, and Yi Zhonghai shouted at the top of his voice: "It's time for a meeting, it's time for a meeting, everyone put down what you are doing and gather in the middle courtyard immediately."

Qin Huairu was enjoying the warmth of her man applying medicine to her. She felt unhappy when she heard the voice that ruined the atmosphere: "Why does Yi Zhonghai like to hold meetings so much? It's only been a few days since the last meeting, and he's holding another meeting again."

Li Jiandong said with a disdainful smile: "You will know in the future. This whole-school meeting is actually a weapon of Yi Zhonghai. But when the official election for the leader comes, I will compete with him for the position of leader."

Li Jiandong slowly helped Qin Huairu apply the red medicine.

He asked Qin Huairu to rest at home, and he took a stool and went out alone to attend the meeting.

People in the courtyard gradually gathered together, and some were unhappy that Yi Zhonghai held meetings too frequently.

(End of this chapter)