Moreover, Jia Dongxu's reputation in the Pliers worker team was quite ordinary.
It took him four or five years to become a regular employee, and another four or five years to try and become a second-grade worker, but he just couldn't pass.
You know, his Master was the Eighth-Grade Fitter Yi Zhonghai, the legendary Carpentry Master of the factory.
Meeting such a good Master, Jia Dongxu couldn't even pass the second-grade worker exam, which shows how lazy he was.
Old Carpentry Masters all knew that advanced Carpentry indeed required talent, but basic Carpentry only required sweat.
Jia Dongxu didn't pass for only one reason: laziness!
The old Carpentry Masters were all quite old and knew that if the son was lazy, the mother certainly wouldn't be diligent.
“If no one volunteers, then I’ll have to designate someone.”
Wang Lif had a smile on his face, trying to lighten the mood.
When Jia Zhangshi joined the Pliers worker team, Hong Shengcai from the Security Section told Wang Lif some things.
The factory had promised to give the Jia Family certain considerations, so Chen Jianye could be without a Master, but Jia Zhangshi absolutely had to have one.
Otherwise, it wouldn't align with the factory's promise to Jia.
Several old Carpentry Masters looked a bit nervous.
Taking on apprentices also had its specifics.
Young people were relatively easier to teach; firstly, there was an age difference, and young people listened to their parents at home, so they were more receptive to the opinions of older co-workers at work.
Secondly, young people were more diligent, with fewer who slacked off.
Middle-aged people, having been around for a long time, all knew how to slack off.
Taking on an apprentice like Jia Zhangshi, the old Carpentry Masters worried it would be a thankless task.
Chen Jianye saw the varied expressions on everyone's faces, and a thought flashed through his mind; he had an idea.
Rather than letting Jia Zhangshi mess with other old Masters, it would be better to let Jia Zhangshi mess with Yi Zhonghai.
“Squad Leader, Zhang Jie is Jia Dongxu’s mother, and Jia Dongxu was Yi Zhonghai’s apprentice, so their relationship is already quite close.”
“And from what I know, they also live in the same Courtyard. In my opinion, it’s better to let Master Yi Zhonghai teach Zhang Jie.”
Chen Jianye said loudly.
“Jianye is right, Master Yi teaching Zhang Shi is indeed a good idea.”
“I remember Master Yi is the First Master of their Courtyard, with this relationship, he can definitely keep Zhang Shi in line.”
“Jia Dongxu died, his mother took his place, and Master Yi Zhonghai continues to teach an apprentice; it’s reasonable and logical.”
Everyone spoke one after another, expressing their agreement.
Especially those older Carpentry Masters, who wished they could give Chen Jianye a thumbs up.
He spoke their true feelings.
It was just that they were worried about offending Yi Zhonghai and didn't dare to say it directly, but now that Chen Jianye had clarified it, they were naturally happy.
As long as it wasn't them who had to teach her.
“Master Yi, what do you think?”
Wang Lif asked.
Actually, he also preferred that Yi Zhonghai continue to teach Jia Zhangshi.
After all, the two were already quite familiar, and there was the connection through Jia Dongxu.
“I…”
Yi Zhonghai glanced at Jia Zhangshi, feeling quite unwilling in his heart.
He knew exactly what kind of person Jia Zhangshi was.
“What, you’re not willing to teach me?”
Jia Zhangshi sensed the disdain and said unhappily.
“That’s not it, I’m worried I won’t teach you well. Dongxu worked with me for many years before, and he didn’t even pass the second-grade worker exam.”
“Perhaps I’m not very good at teaching apprentices, and I’m afraid of hindering your development.”
Yi Zhonghai said very humbly.
“Master Yi, everyone can see your ability. If even you can’t do it, then other old Masters definitely can’t. Don’t you all agree?”
Chen Jianye said loudly.
“Jianye is right.”
“Compared to Lao Yi, no, I can’t even compare to Lao Yi.”
“Lao Yi teaching new people is a blessing for the new people.”
Some old Masters said one after another.
They were flattering Yi Zhonghai.
“Master Yi, everyone trusts you. How about you take on this task?”
Wang Lif asked with a smile.
“Alright, then I’ll take on Jia Family Sister-in-law.”
Yi Zhonghai was forced and nodded in agreement.
“Zhang Jie, from now on, you will learn from Comrade Yi Zhonghai.”
“He is the highest-ranking Carpentry Master in our class. If you learn well from him, I guarantee your Carpentry level will soar, and you’ll be able to provide for your entire family.”
Wang Lif looked at Jia Zhangshi and casually threw out a big promise.
A trace of a smile appeared on Jia Zhangshi’s face, and she nodded, accepting it.
Next, Wang Lif issued a set of labor protection supplies to Jia Zhangshi, then handed Jia Zhangshi over to Yi Zhonghai.
“Yi Zhonghai, don’t you dare truly treat me as your apprentice. Do your own work that you’re supposed to do.”
Jia Zhangshi said with a vigilant expression.
Yi Zhonghai looked speechless.
The training hasn't even started, and you're already worried I'll order you around.
Am I that kind of person?
Even if I had such thoughts, I wouldn't dare to make a newcomer like you do it.
“Come with me.”
Yi Zhonghai beckoned to Jia Zhangshi and led her to his workstation.
Then he began to impart Carpentry theory to Jia Zhangshi.
For example, what Carpentry work is, what tools are needed, and what the purpose of each tool is.
It was similar to the content Wang Lif told Chen Jianye during his training.
The first step to understanding Carpentry, or rather, the first step to getting started in Carpentry, was always like this.
Jia Zhangshi listened for a few sentences and felt that Yi Zhonghai was speaking gibberish; she quickly started yawning continuously.
“Old Woman Jia, can you please pay more attention?”
Yi Zhonghai took a sip of tea and said with some annoyance.
“I am paying attention, can’t you see?”
“Alright, just keep talking, I’m listening.”
Jia Zhangshi yawned again.
“I just told you the definition of Carpentry work. Tell me, what is Carpentry work?”
Yi Zhonghai looked suspicious.
“Carpentry work is Carpentry work, why are you being so muddled?”
Jia Zhangshi couldn't explain it, so she argued unreasonably.
‘Damn it.’
Yi Zhonghai cursed inwardly, completely extinguishing his desire to train her properly.
If Jia Zhangshi had said something coherent, proving she had indeed listened to the lecture, Yi Zhonghai would have taught her everything without reservation.
Now, with a slight test, Yi Zhonghai knew Jia Zhangshi's mind was wandering.
What was he teaching?
Yi Zhonghai ignored the fact that Jia Zhangshi's eyes were almost closed, and he mechanically recited the basic knowledge of Carpentry, talking to himself.
When he finished, Jia Zhangshi, who was beside him, was sprawled on the workbench, light snores echoing.
“I really give up on you.”
Yi Zhonghai muttered, then picked up a file and tapped the table.
Jia Zhangshi lifted her head, looking around dazedly.
“Grab a file yourself, and try your hand with a workpiece.”
Yi Zhonghai sat back in his chair and instructed.
“I’ll try it, so what? Who are you glaring at? Do I owe you money or something?”
Jia Zhangshi said unhappily.
Yi Zhonghai simply turned around, not looking at Jia Zhangshi.
“Isn’t it just work? As if no one knows how to do it.”
Jia Zhangshi picked up the workpiece on the table and started filing it with the file.
She didn't even look at the blueprint.
After filing for a few minutes, Jia Zhangshi felt her arms weaken, and with a smack, she threw the file onto the workstation.
Yi Zhonghai heard the sound and turned to check.
He felt a pang of heartache.
These were all his Carpentry tools; it was a waste to have them in Granny Jia's hands, what would he do if they broke?