Chapter 3 Shameless

The day passed quickly.

The next day was a working day. Li Jiandong got up, had breakfast, and prepared to go to work at the steel mill.

As soon as he went out, the door of the Jia family diagonally opposite on the right also opened. Jia Dongxu was carrying a cross-body bag, which was bulging with something, probably a lunch box and gloves.

Jia Dongxu scratched the back of his head and smiled shyly: "Master, I will report today."

Li Jiandong nodded, "Then let's go together."

Along the way, Li Jiandong told him a lot about the situation in the factory.

When they arrived at the steel rolling mill, Li Jiandong explained to him a few more instructions on how to go about the formalities.

Jia Dongxu said as he walked towards the office building.

Li Jiandong came to a workshop.

Because it was Monday, there was a regular meeting in the morning. After the meeting, Li Jiandong called the workshop director directly.

"Director Cao, wait a moment."

"Master Li, is there anything I can help you with?" The workshop director spoke politely.

After all, among the tens of thousands of workers in the steel mill, those above level seven are rare.

Li Jiandong is the treasure of the workshop.

"Director Cao, Lao Jia's son Jia Dongxu started working today. Lao Jia and I are in the same hospital, and his family hopes that I can take care of him. Xiao Guo just finished his apprenticeship last month. I'd like to ask for your opinion, can I take care of him?"

Despite his high position, Li Jiandong speaks very humbly, which makes people feel comfortable listening to him.

Director Cao smiled brightly upon hearing this, "That's great! With your excellent skills, you should take on more apprentices. I couldn't ask for more."

When the workers around heard that Li Jiandong was going to take in an apprentice, they all looked envious.

Who doesn’t want to have a master like Li Jiandong, who can not only help you learn better?

Moreover, there is a seventh-level master who will take care of you when you take the test for your work grade.

The invigilators would give the master some face, and most of the candidates could pass the exam.

Li Jiandong had settled down and was taking a break while drinking water.
After completing the on-the-job procedures, Jia Dongxu walked in wearing the dark green work clothes he had just been issued, looking very energetic.

"Well, it seems that you have completed all the procedures. Do you want the dormitory?" Li Jiandong asked.

"Yes, I just came here from over there to change into my work clothes."

"Come on, I'll take you to meet our workshop director first."

Li Jiandong took Jia Dongxu with him and paid special attention to getting to know Director Cao in the workshop.

Then he introduced him to some old comrades in the workshop.

Everyone was a little surprised and the reaction was not enthusiastic, and some people were even a little repulsive.

It’s just because Lao Jia’s character is not very good. He smokes, drinks, and likes to brag.

The son of Lao Jia...

Everyone is reserved.

Li Jiandong looked at everyone's reaction and said, "Dear workers, Dongxu will be my apprentice from now on, and he will also be a member of our workshop. If you are able, please help him."

Li Jiandong still has a lot of face in the workshop. After hearing his words, everyone's attitude naturally changed a lot.

Li Jiandong gave Jia Xudong a very detailed explanation from the switch machine to the production of specific parts.

I don’t know whether he has a good way of teaching or Jia Dongxu has an extremely strong learning ability.

Anyway...

[Ding~ Your apprentice Jia Dongxu has learned how to turn on and off the machine. You will be rewarded with some machine maintenance experience.]

[Ding~ Your apprentice Jia Dongxu has learned how to operate the workbench, and you will be rewarded with one point of benchwork skill experience. ]

[Ding~ Your apprentice Jia Dongxu has completed the production of a part, and you will be rewarded with 10 cents in cash.] [Ding~ Your apprentice...]

Reminder sounds rang out one after another, and there were really many rewards.

Li Jiandong discovered that the rewards he received were consistent with his apprentice’s behavior.

Sometimes the rewards are cash, sometimes they are equivalent notes or physical items.

All in all, this system is very considerate.

By lunchtime, under the guidance of Li Jiandong, Jia Dongxu was able to complete all operations on a part by himself.

Li Jiandong watched Jia Dongxu finish the last part, patted him on the shoulder and praised him: "Dongxu, you are really talented in benchwork, even more skilled than I was when I was working on the lathe."

"Thank you, Master!" Jia Xudong felt a sense of accomplishment and smiled happily.

"Let's go eat, and then continue practicing in the afternoon." Li Jiandong called out.

Be more sure of your own ideas in your heart. Only by teaching your apprentice can you make yourself rich as a master.

He taught Jia Dongxu how to work, and earned much more than if he worked himself.

In one morning, Li Jiandong not only earned seven dollars in cash, but also improved his locksmith skills a lot.

Although it takes a huge amount of experience to upgrade from a level 7 fitter to a level 8 fitter, as long as I put more effort into Jia Dongxu, I believe I will be able to upgrade in no time.

As the master and disciple walked in, they heard a greeting from the side.

"Lao Li, you come to eat too."

Li Jiandong looked to the side and saw a greasy and fat man with bangs who was a fitter in the forging workshop.

"It's Lao Liu. How's the food today?"

"Needless to say, the taste of He Daqing's cooking is amazing." Liu Haizhong grinned.

Seeing Jia Dongxu behind him, he asked curiously, "Isn't this Lao Jia's son? When did you apply for employment?"

Jia Dongxu stepped forward and quickly responded, "Hello, Uncle Liu, I just started working this morning."

Li Jiandong said at the side: "Dongxu is now my apprentice. He has a very strong understanding. In less than one morning, he can already operate the lathe by himself."

Liu Haizhong immediately understood that Li Jiandong and Jia Dongxu were both from the Intermediate Court.

"Dongxu, your master is a level 7 fitter, and there aren't many level 7 fitters in our field. Listen to your master more and don't just be smart at work. You should also think more about your master in your daily life. Help wash his clothes, buy him a pair of gloves, etc. It will be good for you."

Faced with the preaching, Jia Dongxu also agreed deeply with it.

Nowadays, being an apprentice means you have to kneel down and lick your master.

Li Jiandong couldn't bear to listen any longer and interrupted, "Okay, Lao Liu, you eat first. We should get our meal."

The person serving the meal was also an old acquaintance, He Daqing, who lived next door to Li Jiandong.

"Jiandong, I heard that you have an apprentice. You must treat me to a drink someday."

As He Daqing spoke, he scooped a large spoonful of vegetables and put it into Li Jiandong's bowl.

Twice the amount of food I give to others.

"Why wait until another day? Just today. I'll buy some meat tonight. But I can't cook, so you, the chef, will have to cook."

Li Jiandong laughed.

He Daqing is a bit rough, but he doesn't have any bad intentions. He is one of the people in the courtyard who is worth associating with.

Chefs are very popular these days, and you won’t suffer any loss if you have a good relationship with He Daqing.

"That's for sure. Just wait and see. Old He's cooking skills are not exaggerated."

He Daqing also laughed.

After preparing the meal, Li Jiandong and his companion returned to the workshop and ate while sitting on the base of the machine tool.

(End of this chapter)