Siheyuan: I just came across and wanted to chase me away

Chapter 831 Qin Huairu really became an apprentice

Gu Nan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, and said: "Why rush about this? I will give you the photos sooner or later. But if I give it to you now, I'm afraid you will be impulsive and do something bad to me. After all, you have always had some opinions about me, and I'm afraid you won't be able to help but deal with me." Gu Nan deliberately teased, but he knew what Deputy Director Li was thinking in his heart.

Deputy Director Li's expression changed slightly, and he was about to make a few defensive remarks, but Gu Nan glanced at his watch and said, "It's getting late, and I still have to go watch the competition. As you know, this competition is an important event for the factory, and you don't know much about it, so I have to go and watch it." After saying this, Gu Nan turned and left without waiting for Deputy Director Li's response. He knew that no matter how much he talked to Deputy Director Li at this moment, it would be useless; he had more important things to do.

Gu Nan made his way to the competition venue. By then, the workers from the workshop had already gathered one after another. Ma Jiefang saw Gu Nan and hurried forward to greet him, saying respectfully, "Deputy Director Gu, everyone is here. Let me tell you, should we start with the skilled workers or the apprentices first?"

Gu Nan thought for a moment, a confident smile on his face as he said, "Then let's start with the apprentices. After all, the higher up you go, the higher the workers' skills become, and the longer the competition will take. Starting with the apprentices will make the entire competition process more compact and help us manage our time."

Ma Jiefang nodded, agreeing with Gu Nan's arrangement. He looked at Gu Nan and said enthusiastically, "Deputy Director Gu, give me ten minutes. I promise to arrange everything so that the competition can start smoothly."

Gu Nan nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, I'll wait here. You go and make the arrangements. Make sure the competition is fair and just. This competition is not only an opportunity to test the workers' skills, but also to rectify the atmosphere in the factory. We can't let some unhealthy phenomena affect everyone's enthusiasm. After all, a pot of broth can't be spoiled by a few bad apples."

Ma Jiefang responded and turned to make arrangements. Gu Nan waited quietly, pondering the next series of matters. He knew that this competition was only the first step; there were many things to deal with, especially the issues of Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu, which had to be properly resolved before the steel mill could truly get back on track.

Meanwhile, Qin Huairu stood nervously in the crowd, waiting. She knew she was being placed in the second group to compete, a crucial decision. If she underperformed, she would be demoted from her current position to an apprentice, a serious matter. Once an apprentice, her salary would be significantly reduced, placing a greater financial burden on her family. She clenched her hands, her palms wet with sweat, her eyes filled with anxiety, silently praying that she would perform well in the competition.

Ma Jiefang handed Gu Nan the list of apprentices. Gu Nan took the list and scanned it slowly, seeing that there were only about a dozen apprentices. He nodded slightly, looking forward to the upcoming competition. He then turned to Ma Jiefang and said, "Master, let's start the competition."

The dozen or so apprentices stood in the arena, all appearing somewhat nervous. After all, this competition hinged on their future careers at the factory. Yet, even in this tense atmosphere, some performed exceptionally well. After the competition, a careful evaluation revealed that only half had successfully reached the level of first-class fitter.

However, one person stood out from the crowd. Not only was he skilled in the operation, his technique was also quite skillful, and he was ultimately directly assessed as a Level 3 fitter. While he was still a little rusty on some details, his solid Level 3 level was undeniable.

Gu Nan's eyes flashed with surprise. He looked at Ma Jiefang and said, "Master, please make a special note of this name. This person is really amazing. In time, he will definitely become a capable person in the factory."

Ma Jiefang also showed an expression of approval and nodded in response, "Don't worry, this kid is really good, comparable to you when you first joined the factory."

Time flew by during the busy competition, and soon it was Qin Huairu's turn to compete in the first-level fitter competition. Gu Nan knew that given Qin Huairu's past behavior, she would definitely try to take advantage of the situation. But this time, the situation was different. He decided to keep a close eye on her and not give her any chance.

As the competition began, Gu Nan stood beside Qin Huairu, closely watching her every move. Qin Huairu felt Gu Nan's scrutinizing gaze, and her nerves grew. Her movements became distorted, and soon, the part she was working on was ruined due to a misoperation.

Seeing this, Gu Nan shook his head helplessly. Qin Huairu hurriedly looked at Gu Nan, her eyes full of anxiety and pleading, and said, "Gu Nan, we are all from the same courtyard. We will see each other sooner or later. Please give me another chance."

Gu Nan's face was stern. He simply chose to ignore Qin Huairu's request. He turned to look at Ma Jiefang, his tone filled with confusion and dissatisfaction. "Master, what's going on? How come you can't even do such a small task that a first-level fitter should be able to do?"

Ma Jiefang glared at Qin Huairu, expressing his dissatisfaction with her behavior. He then wrote the word "apprentice" after Qin Huairu's name without hesitation.

Qin Huairu wanted to argue a few more times, but Gu Nan had no intention of paying attention to her and directly announced to continue with the next game.

In the following competitions, except for Qin Huairu, no one else experienced a drop in level. Before Yi Zhonghai's competition, many people had successfully advanced through their outstanding performance. Being able to reach the level of a first-class fitter was considered very impressive among this group of apprentices.

Finally, it was Yi Zhonghai's turn to compete. Standing in the arena, Yi Zhonghai felt a faint sense of aversion. But he was confident in his abilities. Even if he couldn't instantly become an eighth-level fitter, with his years of experience and skills, reaching seventh-level should be easy. So, he took a deep breath and prepared to throw himself into the competition.

Yi Zhonghai stood in the examination hall, his heart brimming with confidence and anticipation. He recalled his glorious days as an eighth-level fitter, the scenes of him effortlessly manipulating various precision equipment in the workshop and expertly completing difficult tasks seeming to come alive before his eyes.

He was convinced that his technical skills were still there and that the experience he had accumulated over the years was not in vain, so he was full of hope for this assessment. With this confidence, he walked with steady steps and a determined look on his face, confidently approaching the test part.