Chapter 126: Level Assessment Again Invites Cui Family
Chapter 126: Level Assessment Again Invites Cui Family
On the next day, June 6, Li Kailang arrived at Cui's house first.
"Brother Cui, Aunt Cui, Xiaogang, they are enjoying their meals!" Li Kailang greeted them.
"Xiao Li, you're here. Did you miss breakfast? Come and have something to eat with us!" Aunt Cui invited warmly.
"No need, Aunt Cui, I've already eaten. Am I looking for you for something else?" Li Kailang said bluntly.
"What's the matter? Why is it so urgent? If it's about money, we're not in a hurry. It can be okay to wait a few months." Aunt Cui comforted.
Last time, Cui Yuan borrowed 5 yuan from Li Kailang. Although Li Kailang was not short of money, it was a token of kindness from Aunt Cui, so he accepted it.
Li Kailang smiled and said, "Didn't I get paid a few days ago? I still have some extra money on hand, so I'll pay it back to you first."
As he spoke, Li Kailang took out money from his pocket.
Aunt Cui quickly declined, "Don't be so anxious! Xiao Yuan has also received his salary, and the family is not in a hurry to use this money, so you should take care of yourself first."
As she said this, Aunt Cui pushed Li Kailang's hand back.
"Don't worry, Auntie, I still have some left, enough for me to live on." Li Kailang explained.
"You, kid, spent a lot of money on decorating and buying furniture. How can it be enough?"
"Auntie, don't worry about this. What I owe is not a small amount. I am not in a hurry to get it back."
"Besides, I borrowed it from my boss, he doesn't need that little money."
The two of them passed the buck to each other, and finally Aunt Cui accepted the money.
"By the way, Auntie, please come to my house for dinner tonight! My friend and I got a big fish, and I can’t finish it by myself." Li Kailang invited.
"I don't feel comfortable doing this." Aunt Cui wanted to refuse.
"Auntie, please don't be polite, it's settled!"
In the end, Aunt Cui agreed.
"Auntie, you must come to my house for dinner. Don't cook at home like you did last time."
"By the way, this is my house key. Please help me cook some food when the time comes. I have the ingredients at home, so don't use your own."
Li Kailang gave a lot of instructions, fearing that Aunt Cui would use her own ingredients to cook.
"Okay, okay, I understand, Auntie!" Auntie Cui agreed.
"Okay, then I'll leave first. By the way, Brother Cui won't go with you after get off work. I'll go get the fish." Li Kailang said again.
"Okay, I'll come back by myself." Cui Yuan agreed.
Riding his bike, Li Kailang headed towards the steel mill.
Speaking of salary, Li Kailang received a salary of 5 yuan and a subsidy of 33 yuan in May.
It will be next month before I can get the treatment of deputy fifth level and receive a salary of 38 yuan.
However, compared with the salary, passing the internship period is the most important thing.
Li Kailang arrived at the steel mill early today, so he had enough time to check the car again.
A few days ago, the car had some problems.
When the truck left the factory, it was paralyzed for a moment.
Fortunately, it had just left the factory and was towed back in time.
Li Kailang is an expert in maintenance. After careful inspection, he found that the engine's spark plugs and distributor were faulty.
But it was finally fixed successfully.
If there is a problem outside, it will be difficult to repair and we can only ask someone to tow it back to the factory.
"Okay, now that you've fixed it, I don't care anymore."
"You have to be more careful in the future. The car has broken down now, and it will happen again and again in the future," Master Wang reminded.
"Don't worry, Master Wang, I know what to do." Li Kailang said.
For new cars, the drivers at the steel mill have summed up a set of rules.
Once the first breakdown occurs, problems will occur frequently and the car is basically no longer a new one.
After all, although they are called new cars, they are actually discarded by those above. There is no way they can get brand new cars.
From that day on, Li Kailang's maintenance box was filled with some maintenance tools and parts.
While Li Kailang was repairing the truck, people from the transport team came to work one after another.
The busy time of the month has arrived, and they will have a busy period ahead of them.
After a while, when all the members of the transport team arrived, Zhang Jinwu came in front of everyone.
"Ahem, everyone come and gather!" Zhang Jinwu said directly when he saw everyone gathered.
"It will be very busy these few days. Everyone knows it, so I won't say much. Before announcing the tasks, I have something good to announce in advance."
Zhang Jinwu cleared his throat and everyone immediately quieted down.
"The driving test will be held next month. All apprentices should be diligent this month, drive more often with their masters, and familiarize themselves with the skills."
"There is still time to fill in the gaps and don't forget the theoretical knowledge!"
"Teachers, please pay attention. If you don't pass this time, you'll have to wait until next year to try again!"
"And for those apprentices who have taken the driving test, make good use of this opportunity. If you fail again, don't blame me, the transport captain, for being rude!"
After saying this, Zhang Jinwu looked at Zhang Fen. These words were meant for him to hear.
Zhang Fen's heart tightened. He had already failed twice, and if he failed again this time, there would be no next time.
After all, the transport team cannot keep training someone who cannot pass the driving test.
Zhang Jinwu continued, "Also to those driver assistants who are about to get their driver's licenses, drive carefully this month and don't make any mistakes."
"If you're worried, drive less this month. You're just one step away from getting your driver's license, don't let it go to waste!"
Zhang Jinwu was talking about those who passed the driving test at this time last year.
As long as they can get through this month safely, they will be able to officially become drivers.
What I fear most is that someone will deliberately mess with me this month and prevent me from completing my internship.
Once you fail the probationary period, you cannot just take the test again and start over. You basically say goodbye to being a driver.
However, none of this has anything to do with Li Kailang, as he has just passed the exam.
"I have finished talking about the driving test. Everyone, pay attention. I will not care how you masters handle it."
Zhang Jinwu said, "I will now announce your tasks."
Zhang Jinwu began to announce the tasks. Similar to the situation last month, all the drivers were doing their familiar tasks.
Those transporting grain continue to transport grain, and those transporting spare parts continue to transport spare parts. There is basically no change.
Seeing this, Li Kailang thought that his task should be similar, so he didn't care too much.
The tasks of each master were announced very quickly, but the tasks of Lu Wenjiang and Li Kailang were the only ones not announced.
"Xiao Lu and Xiao Li, come here with me!" Zhang Jinwu ordered.
When the two heard the master's instructions, they looked at each other, not knowing what had happened, but still followed him into the office.
"Xiao Lu, Xiao Li, please change your tasks this month." Zhang Jinwu said directly.
Lu Wenjiang and Li Kailang looked at each other, both of them were a little surprised, not knowing what the master meant.
"Master, is there something wrong?" Li Kailang asked puzzledly.
"Nothing, you know, I have a driving test next month, and I want Xiao Lu to teach me that money-wasting trick this month!"
Zhang Jinwu explained, but with a hint of helplessness on his face.
"Master, why don't you go and teach and let us teach? Is that appropriate?" Lu Wenjiang asked.
With Zhang Jinwu around, and Zhang Fen being his son, he still needs their teaching.
"Alas, I have taught him twice. I have taught him everything I should teach him. There is nothing more I can teach him, but he still cannot pass the driving test."
"You are of the same age, so it is easier for you to say some things than for me. If Xiaofen fails the driving test again this time, he will have to work as a mechanic." Zhang Jinwu said with a sigh.
"Master, Xiaofen will definitely pass this time, you don't have to worry so much." Lu Wenjiang hurriedly comforted.
"Yes, Master, Brother Zhang will definitely pass the driving test, so you can rest assured." Li Kailang also echoed.
"Okay, stop comforting me. Whether he can survive depends on his luck. Xiao Lu, please help Xiao more this month." Zhang Jinwu said resignedly.
Li Kailang and Lu Wenjiang have similar skills, but Lu Wenjiang has been driving for a few more years and has more experience.
"Okay, Master, don't worry. But is it against the rules if I let Xiao Li do all the tasks?" Lu Wenjiang said worriedly.
Lu Wenjiang did not doubt Li Kailang's driving skills, but some of his tasks were not something that Li Kailang, who was in the internship period, could do.
For example, when working outside the city, some important supplies cannot be easily handed over to others.
"Don't worry about this, I will handle it. Not all tasks will be assigned to Xiao Li. You can do some of them." Zhang Jinwu ordered.
Some tasks have already been determined, including not only the distribution of materials, but also the arrangement of personnel and the dispatch of vehicles, which cannot be easily changed.
After hearing the conversation between the two, Li Kailang did not interrupt to ask questions. He believed that one day he would know what he should know.
Since the master didn't tell him, he shouldn't ask too much. "Okay, it's only been a month, so I'll just change it. It's a good opportunity for me to relax."
Lu Wenjiang agreed, looked at Li Kailang and patted him on the shoulder.
"Xiao Li, you'll be very busy this month, so make sure you get more rest!"
"Don't worry, brother. I'm in good health and can definitely handle it!" Li Kailang patted his chest.
"That's good, Xiao Li, don't blame me for changing your task." Zhang Jinwu was very pleased to see that Li Kailang had no objection.
"It's okay, Master. I'm tired of delivering supplies to the surrounding factories all the time. It's not difficult." Li Kailang said frankly.
"By the way, Master, you haven't given us any tasks yet, so we need to prepare ourselves no matter how hard we try." Li Kailang said.
Zhang Jinwu then took out the tasks for the two of them.
Li Kailang took a look and found that the mission had not changed much.
"Master, there is no change in this mission. Didn't you say that it was replaced by Senior Brother?"
"You are stupid! How can we change the tasks so quickly? Master is just reminding us!" Lu Wenjiang said unhappily.
After saying that, Zhang Jinwu and Lu Wenjiang laughed out loud, and the previous gloomy atmosphere instantly dissipated.
"Okay, the missions won't change that quickly, so you should just do your own things first. I'll let you know if there are any changes, so go do your missions."
"Yes, Master!" the two agreed and left the office with the task list.
"Xiao Li, you will be busy this month. Remember to rest more." Lu Wenjiang reminded.
"Don't worry, brother. I know my priorities."
"But you, senior brother, must teach Brother Zhang well. This is Brother Zhang's last chance to take the driving test, and you are under a lot of pressure!" Li Kailang responded.
"Yes! Alas!" Lu Wenjiang sighed.
"You said Xiao Zhang's skills are not bad, and his brain is not stupid, so why can't he pass?"
"Hey, senior brother, you should take care of yourself first. I have to go on a mission!" Li Kailang left quickly.
Compared to teaching people, delivering supplies is easier.
Li Kailang was able to acquire this skill thanks to the system, but he dared not teach it to others casually for fear of misleading his students.
On the other side, the steel rolling mill workshop.
Like the transportation department, the workers in the workshop also received news that they would be conducting an employee grade assessment.
The whole factory was in an uproar. Everyone worked so hard and mastered their skills just to get a promotion and a raise! After all, it’s not good to make more money.
Especially for workers at level three and level six, this exam is an important opportunity for them to move to a higher level.
As long as they can pass the exam, their salary and status will be improved, and they will become intermediate and senior workers and enjoy more welfare benefits.
The same is true for Jia Dongxu and Yi Zhonghai.
Yi Zhonghai is not old yet, and he still has the ambition to be promoted to an eighth-level worker.
He is very concerned about this assessment. One of his two obsessions now is to be promoted to level eight worker.
Another obsession disappeared quietly after Banggeng recognized his relatives.
The happiest person is Jia Dongxu. After being "trained" by Yi Zhonghai, he has made great progress. He is now determined to pass the upgrade assessment!
Little did they know that Yi Zhonghai had a trick up his sleeve.
"If anyone wants to sign up for the upgrade exam, come and talk to me so I can put my name on the list."
"Master, I'm going to sign up!" Jia Dongxu asked Yi Zhonghai anxiously.
"Okay, go ahead. Submit your name and come back. There's still a month left. Practice intensively and try to pass!"
Yi Zhonghai looked at Jia Dongxu with a smile on his face. After his "guidance" over this period of time, he believed that Jia Dongxu would definitely "succeed" this time.
In the forging workshop, Liu Haizhong was full of confidence at this time. He had been a level seven blacksmith for so long, it was time to take the next step.
In the kitchen, Sha Zhu also looked confident, but let’s put aside his weak face for now.
"Just wait and see, I will definitely pass this exam!" Sha Zhu said shamelessly in front of the chefs.
Sha Zhu stayed in the foundry workshop for almost 2 months and finally returned to the canteen.
Sha Zhu was able to return to the cafeteria, but he did not admit his mistake to the cafeteria director.
But Sha Zhu stayed in the foundry workshop for almost two months, which was a bit long and somewhat beyond the scope of punishment.
He was sent back to the foundry workshop. After all, this was only a punishment within the canteen, not a punishment in the factory.
The employee grade assessment is like a shot of adrenaline, which has inspired the fighting spirit of the workers in the steel rolling mill and everyone is full of energy.
Time passed quietly, and before I knew it, it was time to get off work.
Li Kailang got off work at the usual time. Unlike the previous scenes of workers leaving the door in large crowds, this time there were obviously fewer people leaving get off work.
It was obvious that every worker was practicing in the workshop.
After all, sharpening the knife before the battle will make it brighter!
It is only right that you work hard in order to pass the upgrade assessment.
"It's just right that there are fewer people here, so it's convenient for me to take the fish out!" Li Kailang rode his bike into an empty alley and took out a mandarin fish.
The meat of this fish is thick, tender and delicious, with few bones. It is even more plump and delicious when braised.
Mandarin fish also has high nutritional value and edible value. It is rich in calcium, zinc and protein, and is very helpful in promoting healthy bone growth.
It is most suitable for elderly people like Aunt Cui who are old and have bad teeth.
It is also suitable for Cui Gang, a kid who just entered junior high school.
Li Kailang took out the mandarin fish, which weighed nearly four pounds and was enough for them to eat.
After all, there are two big eaters and one is still growing, which is enough to destroy this fish.
Soon, Li Kailang returned to the courtyard.
I saw smoke rising from Li Kailang's kitchen. It was obvious that Aunt Cui was cooking.
"Auntie, I'm back!" Li Kailang shouted as he entered the door.
"Oh, Xiao Li is back!" Aunt Cui also responded enthusiastically.
If an outsider saw them, they would think they were the grandson and his two children.
"Auntie, what delicious food did you make? It smells so good!" Li Kailang asked.
I walked into the kitchen and took a look. I saw white rice, pickled radish, stir-fried cabbage, spicy and sour potato shreds, and fish-flavored pork shreds.
Basically, all the ingredients that Li Kailang specially reserved were cooked so that Aunt Cui didn’t have to go shopping for groceries.
"Are you hungry, kid? I've just prepared a few dishes. Eat them first!" Aunt Cui said.
"No! We agreed to eat together, how can I eat first? Brother Cui will be back soon, I will cook the fish first."
"Okay, Auntie is done, I'll give you the stove!" Auntie Cui made room for Li Kailang to kill the fish.
Li Kailang started to get busy, processing the mandarin fish skillfully
Scale the fish, remove the internal organs, clean and cut the fish
Next, Li Kailang began to prepare seasonings and ingredients: ginger, garlic, chili, peppercorns, etc.
These seasonings are also thanks to the seasoning gift packs given by the system, otherwise Li Kailang would not have so many seasonings.
After everything was ready, Li Kailang started to cook the braised fish.
Frying, stir-frying, stewing, and simmering.
Li Kailang completed every step meticulously. In order to make delicious braised fish, no details can be neglected.
As time went by, a rich fragrance filled the air.
The aroma of the braised fish is mouth-watering.
"It's out of the pot!" Li Kailang shouted, serving the braised fish.
"Wow! Why does it smell so good?" Cui Gang, who just came back from school, exclaimed in surprise.
"Hey, Xiaogang is back. Go wash your hands. It's time for dinner." Li Kailang ordered.
However, Cui Gang did not move, but looked at Aunt Cui and Cui Yuan.
"Since your brother Li said so, put down your schoolbag and go wash your hands!" Cui Yuan ordered.
"Hey!" Cui Gang shouted and prepared to run outside.
Li Kailang stopped Cui Gang and said, "Hey, Xiaogang, don't go. I have a sink in the kitchen. You don't have to go to the middle courtyard."
"Really? I want to see!" Cui Gang immediately ran into the kitchen.
There is running water in the central courtyard of the entire quadrangle. Normally, everyone washes their hands there. No one has ever tried washing hands at home.
"Wow!" Cui Gang exclaimed.
Looking at Cui Gang's expression as if he had discovered a new world, Cui Yuan felt a little embarrassed.
If he had not seen Li Kailang use it when cooking, he would probably be as surprised as Cui Gang.
"Okay, stop dawdling. Wash your hands and come out to eat. You have to pay for the water, too." Aunt Cui urged unhappily.
After Cui Gang came out, Li Kailang didn't say anything to express gratitude before the meal and just started eating!
(End of this chapter)