Spring of 1962.
Xu Ye came out of the cafeteria and recalled the scene of Shazhu getting food for him. He finally believed that he had transmigrated to the world of Love in the Courtyard.
In this life, Xu Ye was a university graduate with a major in mechanical engineering. He had just been assigned to the Red Star Rolling Mill for an internship. He received a level-14 technical salary of 48.50 yuan a month, which was quite a good income.
As a technician, his job was to design various casting components and test the quality of products. Of course, solving various technical problems for employees was also his business scope.
Before they entered the production workshop, Yi Zhonghai came up to them and said to Xu Ye with a fake smile,""Is technician Xu here to inspect our workshop? In fact, you don't have to worry about the matters of our workshop. With me, the only Level 8 fitter in the whole factory, there should be no problem with the quality of the products!”
Yi Zhonghai did not really like Xu Ye, the technician. The leaders asked him to test the quality of the products as if they did not trust him.
Besides, Xu Ye's frequent visits to their workshop had indeed damaged his authority as an eighth-grade fitter.
"Isn't he just a university student? What's the big deal?”Yi Zhonghai was a little unconvinced." I don't believe that a kid who just graduated can be better than me." Let's not talk about anything else, just in terms of the fitter business, I'm many times better than him!”
"Technologist Xu, you came at the right time. There are two workers who are going to learn tapping and coiling techniques today. You are also an expert in technology. Since you are here, help me guide the young people!”Yi Zhonghai said coldly.
He deliberately emphasized the words " young man." The meaning was simple. He was reminding Xu Ye that he was also a young man and that he should not be rude to his elders. He should pay attention to his status. In the end, he was still an intern.
"Alright then!" "I'll just take a look!" Xu Ye said indifferently.”
In fact, he was also very curious about the fitter skills of this era.
Fitter was the oldest metal processing technique in mechanical manufacturing.
Fitter work mainly included chiseling, filing, saw cutting, marking, drilling, reaming, tapping, treading, scraping, grinding, straightening, bending, and suturing.
Tapping referred to the use of a certain amount of force to screw a screw tap into the bottom hole to be drilled to produce an internal thread.
Threading was to use a die to process external threads on a round rod.
These two techniques were the basic skills of a fitter. Although it was easy to get started, it was not easy to do well.
Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li from the first workshop wanted to learn the technique.
When Yi Zhonghai called the two of them over, they were both shocked.
"Didn't you say that you would teach me next week? Why did you bring it forward?”Yan Jiecheng thought in shock.
However, he quickly accepted reality.
There was even a hint of joy in his heart.
As long as he learned the tapping and coiling techniques, he would be able to advance from a Level 1 fitter to a Level 2 fitter. His salary would also increase from the current 27.5 to 37.5.
"First Master, I've been waiting for this day for a long time. Please, please teach me quickly!”Yan Jiecheng said excitedly.
Yi Zhonghai snorted and looked at Yan Jiecheng with disdain.""During working hours, you have to call me team leader, not big boss. Do you think this is a courtyard house? I've said it many times, but you just don't remember!”
"Yes, yes, I know. Please start quickly, team leader!”Yan Jiecheng hurriedly flattered.
Yu Li stood quietly beside the workbench. She did not say anything, but looked at Yi Zhonghai eagerly. It was rare for a Level 8 fitter to personally teach a technique. This time, it was specially for her to guide her. How could she not study hard?
Yi Zhonghai began to impart his skills.
The first was the thread technique. Without saying a word, Yi Zhonghai picked up the round rod and began to process it with the die. He made five screws in one go. The external threads were neat and tidy, as if they were produced by precision equipment in the future. All of them were successful.
"I will give each of you five round rods. If you succeed in three or more, you can continue to learn tapping techniques. If the success rate is not high, you can stop learning.”Yi Zhonghai said lightly after he finished processing the outer nut.
Yi Zhonghai stood up from his work desk and signaled for Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li to start practicing.
"That's it?" Xu Ye shook his head.
This was the most perfunctory teacher he had ever seen.
He did not say anything and only demonstrated it a few times. It would be strange if others could learn it.
How was this teaching a disciple? This was purely showing off his skills.
"Team Leader, I, I still don't understand. Can you, can you show me again? Also, can you tell me how to control the strength and how to balance it?”Yu Li gritted her teeth and asked, looking at Yi Zhonghai expectantly, hoping that he could answer her questions.
Yi Zhonghai snorted coldly and did not say anything.
He had taught so many people to be like this. How could he give special treatment to Yu Li?
There were only a few types of fitter skills. What if he told them in detail and others learned it?
If everyone learned the skill, wouldn't he be worthless as a level eight fitter?
"I say, Yu Li, you're too stupid. You only have this little skill. First, Team Leader Yi has already taught you a few times, and you still can't learn it?”Yan Jiecheng said proudly," I'll go first. The rolling mill is where men work. You women shouldn't be here!"”
It was not easy to find a chance to show off in front of his colleagues. How could Yan Jiecheng let it go?
He proudly sat in front of the workbench, picked up the round rod, and was about to process it.
However…
In the next moment.
The smile on his face froze.
Just as the rod touched the teeth, the huge vibration made his hand shake, and the threads were messed up.
The first attempt failed.
"I, I can come again!" Yan Jiecheng smiled and said," It's said that failure is the mother of success. I understand the difficulty. I'll definitely succeed next time!"”
On the second attempt, he failed again before he could even carve a third of the thread.
The third time was still a failure.
Yan Jiecheng's face was covered in sweat.
According to Yi Zhonghai, there was no chance for him to learn any techniques in the next few months.
"I don't believe that I can't learn such an easy technique.”Yan Jiecheng thought helplessly.
He hardened his heart and made the remaining two round rods.
Unfortunately, he still failed twice.
Yan Jiecheng's eyes turned red. He didn't expect that he couldn't learn such a simple technique.
If he could become a second-level fitter after learning the tapping and coiling techniques, his monthly salary would increase by ten yuan. How could he be willing to give up this opportunity?
Yan Jiecheng didn't want to admit defeat.
He looked at the other five round rods on the workbench with red eyes.
These five round rods were prepared for Yu Li.
If he was jealous, how could he care so much?
Yan Jiecheng reached out for the round rod.
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