Courtyard House: Starting as an engineer, crushing a yard full of poultry

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It wasn't until evening, when it was time to leave work, that the workers gradually left the steel rolling mill and went home.

……

Yu Dajiang's house.

"Mom and Dad, sister and brother-in-law, I have good news for you. This afternoon, people from the steel rolling mill came and asked us to come and work as apprentices. So we'll have jobs now."

Yu Wen said happily.

"That's right. My sister, brother-in-law, and Dad are all here at the factory. We're living a very peaceful life. We're finally free from being forced to go back to school, and we can even earn money. Isn't that great?"

Yu Wu also looked very happy.

"You bastards, let me tell you, once you're inside, the three of us will absolutely not care about you. No matter how much suffering or grievances you endure, that's your own choice. Today, I also have something to announce to you."

Yu Dajiang's face darkened, and he spoke fiercely.

According to Yu Dajiang, no matter where you are, you have to rely on your own skills to work and earn money with your own hands.

If you always rely on others, there will come a time when you can no longer rely on them, even your own family members.

Therefore, she was furious when she heard her son say such things.

This powerful aura frightened the three sons so much that they sat in their chairs, not daring to say a word, and quietly watched Yu Dajiang.

"Xiang Dong, you speak!"

Yu Dajiang turned to look at Li Xiangdong.

“Dad is right. After you get into the factory, you have to rely on your own efforts. If you can keep going, then work hard and learn a skill. What I’m telling you is that I’ve already bought the Liu family’s house.”

"You can move in these next couple of days. After you move in, your family won't give you a single penny. Your sister, your parents, and I won't interfere in anything you do anymore. You'll have to rely on your own hands to survive."

“Don’t you all not want to go to school? This is perfect, the steel mill is hiring you as apprentices. Apprentices get paid every month, at least you won’t starve. As long as you can stick with it, saving some money won’t be difficult.”

Li Xiangdong said without changing his expression.

"What! We can move out? That's wonderful!"

Yu Bin was so excited he almost jumped up from his chair.

When the three brothers were young, they were strictly controlled by their family; they were not allowed to do this or that.

Later on, they simply couldn't continue studying, but fortunately, Yu Dajiang didn't force them at this point.

They stayed at home peacefully for half a year.

Now they have work to do and can move out to live. It's practically their ideal world!

This good news came so suddenly that the three Yu brothers were so excited they were practically spinning around in circles.

"Of course, if you really can't persevere, then you should obediently go home and study. Our family will support you in your studies, and even if there is no future for you, you must finish your studies."

"These are the conditions I'm offering you. If you don't agree, then pretend I never brought this up."

Li Xiangdong said calmly.

"Brother-in-law, please don't do this! Of course we agree, these terms are too good to pass up."

The three Yu brothers said in unison.

"Alright, since none of you three have any objections, then we'll proceed as planned. Today's meal is the last one you'll eat at home. Remember, from tomorrow onwards, every meal you eat will be earned through your own efforts."

"I won't give you any help either. Don't even think about getting another meal at your parents' house."

Li Xiangdong said seriously.

"Of course, no problem. We will definitely work hard at the steel rolling mill and learn the technology."

The three brothers spoke once again, as if by unspoken agreement.

Meanwhile, Li Xiangdong was already overjoyed. These three little guys had imagined life to be too wonderful.

Making a living in a steel rolling mill is not an easy thing.

There will be an assessment at the end of this year, which will be a very fierce competition.

Even if you work in a steel rolling mill, you still have to pass one exam after another, and undergo one assessment after another.

It's used to prove your abilities so the factory can continue to employ you.

If you don't meet the standards, you'll be fired immediately, with absolutely no room for negotiation.

Of course, Li Xiangdong would never reveal this at this time.

I didn't want to disturb them. The three Yu brothers were so excited, and they would naturally see it clearly once they entered the factory.

"Okay, let's eat then."

Yu Dajiang was very satisfied with Li Xiangdong's well-organized explanation of the matter.

So the whole family sat together and ate their last dinner with the three Yu brothers.

Starting tomorrow, the three brothers will have to earn every meal through their own labor.

This method can cultivate a child's will to endure hardship.

It can also encourage some children with weak willpower to go back to school seriously.

After all, the hardships one endures at school are far less than one percent of those endured at a steel mill.

After the family finished dinner, Li Xiangdong returned to his own home.

The machines needed for the textile factory should be assembled by tomorrow.

Although only two samples were assembled, it was enough.

First, we need to let them go and try it out to see how it goes, as long as the results meet their expectations.

Then the workers at the steel rolling mill can manufacture them in batches.

Chapter 173 Mass Manufacturing

At noon the next day, Li Xiangdong looked at the two machines in the workshop and breathed a sigh of relief.

The textile factory had already assembled the machines they needed in advance, so it wasn't too difficult.

After all, with just a little bit of technology from later generations, they could create a machine that is several times better than the ones used in textile factories today.

It's not difficult at all.

Li Huaide's office.

"Director Li, the machine has been manufactured. Please send someone to the textile factory to test it and see how it works. I have already listed the blueprints for these two machines and some processing steps."

"As long as the textile factory says it's okay, our steel rolling mill can mass-produce them. It's not too difficult. Even a level seven worker should be able to make them smoothly."

Li Xiangdong said with a smile.

"Wow, as expected of Chief Engineer Li, your efficiency is really high. I'll send someone to deliver these two machines right away. You can rest well at the factory."

"It seems there's only one thing that needs your attention: the year-end performance review. There's nothing else that requires your involvement."

Li Huaide's words made it very clear that Li Xiangdong could take a break during this period.

After all, the steel rolling mill hasn't received many tasks yet; they're mostly doing odd jobs.

These tasks didn't require Li Xiangdong to do personally; there was no need to waste his talents.

Moreover, for leaders and technical personnel at their level, as long as there are no special tasks, they are fine.

There isn't much difference between working and resting in the factory.

That's just a polite way of putting it.

"Those two machines are currently in the two workshops downstairs. The model numbers are already marked there, so you can tell them at a glance. If there's nothing else, I'll head back to my office."

Li Xiangdong pretended to be a little tired and said.

Li Huaide nodded repeatedly, and then immediately sent people to deliver the two machines to the textile factory.

The factory director and secretary were also very excited when they saw the machines being delivered.

With only a little over a month left until the Lunar New Year, they need to hurry.

If we can improve both production capacity and quality, we can complete a large volume of tasks before the end of the year.

After the New Year, they might be able to take this opportunity to move up another step, which would be crucial for them.

With the two machines in operation, the amount of work completed and the quality achieved within an hour were impressive.

It is about two to three times the production capacity of the previous machines.

Moreover, the quality was excellent, fully meeting all the required standards, which delighted the factory director and the party secretary.

They immediately contacted the steel rolling mill and, without saying a word, transferred a sum of money to them.

When the factory manager, Mr. Li, purchased the textile machinery developed by the steel rolling mill, he couldn't stop smiling at the mill.

He himself deserves a great deal of credit for this, even though the machine was developed by Li Xiangdong alone.

However, he arranged the deal himself, and now he has made a large sum of money and improved the reputation of the steel rolling mill.

Li Huaide believed he wouldn't stay in the position of deputy factory director for much longer.

If all goes well, once Li Xiangdong completes a few more projects next year, his position will naturally rise.

The only one to blame is Factory Director Yang, who didn't side with Li Xiangdong properly at the time, while he himself stood firmly behind Li Xiangdong.