Courtyard House: They all say I'm a good person

Chapter 36 Focus on Cultivation

As Shen Zhishou and Wang Mingliang got busy, workers from Workshop 1 arrived one after another, and the originally quiet workshop quickly became lively.

When Song Peiman arrived, Shen Zhishou and Wang Mingliang had already tidied up his worktable, and Wang Mingliang had even brewed hot tea according to Song Peiman's preferences.

"Master, how are these pieces of mine being handled?"

Wang Mingliang proudly presented Song Peiman with several pieces he had polished that morning, asking the latter to take a look.

Song Peiman glanced at it, nodded in satisfaction, and said, "Not bad, you've improved!"

"Keep it up! After the post-New Year grading assessment, with your skills, it's hard to say whether you'll get a Level 3 worker, but a Level 2 worker is a sure thing!"

"Master, don't worry, I won't let you down!"

Wang Mingliang instantly became as energetic as if he had been injected with chicken blood, his fighting spirit soaring.

There are still about half a year until the post-New Year's grading assessment. He believes he has already reached the level of a third-grade worker, and with a little more effort, he might even be able to strive for a fourth-grade worker.

"Master, what about Brother Shen's skills?"

After a brief moment of excitement, Wang Mingliang thought of Shen Zhishou.

Song Peiman chuckled and said, "Well, I can't say for sure!"

Shen Zhishou's talent was unlike anything he had ever seen in his life.

Even though he was the factory's most skilled level eight fitter, he couldn't really judge a genius like Shen Zhishou, who couldn't be judged by common sense.

"Hey kid, stop comparing yourself to Shen Zhishou, you two aren't even in the same league!"

"You need to think more positively!"

Wang Mingliang felt like crying at Song Peiman's words of comfort. He would rather Song Peiman hadn't comforted him at all, as this kind of comfort was just too hurtful.

Shen Zhishou was secretly delighted.

Although he doesn't have any attribute panel or system, his body has been modified since his transmigration, and he's a weakened version of his ancestor. What more could he ask for?

After inspecting several first-class workpieces processed by Shen Zhishou, workshop director Zhou Wangjia realized that he had obtained a treasure.

This rate of progress is genius among geniuses!

Despite having Song Peiman, a top-level eighth-grade fitter, in the fitter workshop, Song Peiman is getting old and will have to retire in less than two years.

As fitters get older, their skills improve, but their physical condition is not as good as it used to be. In particular, they have to do many of the work themselves, which is not very friendly to experienced workers.

If Shen Zhishou can improve the technology as soon as possible, then even if Song Peiman retires, this workshop will still have a pillar of stability.

"good!"

"Your skills are improving very quickly!"

Zhou Wangjia praised Shen Zhishou a couple of times, then turned to Song Peiman and said in a deep voice, "Master Song, I have an idea, could you please give me your opinion?"

Zhou Wangjia immediately expressed his idea of ​​fully cultivating Shen Zhishou, saying, "For now, Shen shouldn't be busy dealing with tasks and workpieces. He should focus on honing his skills. Once his skills improve, you can relax a bit more, don't you think?"

After hearing Zhou Wangjia's words, Song Peiman was somewhat tempted.

He's getting old now, and although he can still work, some jobs are really tiring.

If Shen Zhishou could step up, he could take over some of the more physically demanding tasks. With the two of them working together, his life would be much easier.

"Director Zhou, I think it's a good idea!"

Song Peiman readily nodded in agreement with Zhou Wangjia's proposal.

Shen Zhishou had no objection to this arrangement between the two, as it was exactly what he wanted.

Time is of the essence!

Although the workshop assigns him regular tasks and workpieces, he can still hone his skills. However, there are many skills that a fitter needs to master, and having more time to learn will only lead to better results.

If tasks are assigned, most of the day will be spent on meaningless, low-level tasks, which will have little effect on improving skills.

Of course, in return, Shen Zhishou also had to produce corresponding results.

His achievement was to demonstrate his significant progress to Song Peiman, thus enabling him to receive better and more instruction from the latter.

In other words, if Shen Zhishou wanted to receive special tutoring, he had to produce equivalent grades.

Wang Mingliang was unaware of Shen Zhishou's situation, nor did he know that Zhou Wangjia and Song Peiman had reached a consensus. Although he liked to joke around, he was still very focused when it came to serious matters.

Shen Zhishou also focuses on honing his skills.

The two seemed to be competing with each other.

Of course, this is only how it appears to outsiders.

Several experienced craftsmen who were familiar with Song Peiman were all amused by this scene.

"Old Song, you really know how to train your apprentices!"

"That's right! Look at Old Song's apprentices, every single one of them was a Level 3 fitter during the grading assessment, and some even became Level 4 fitters!"

"Exactly! Old Song is not only incredibly capable himself, but he's also exceptionally good at teaching his apprentices. I can't argue with anyone else on that point!"

Hearing the praise from his old buddies, Song Peiman humbly waved his hand and said, "It's all because they know how to strive for improvement!"

That makes sense!

"If a person doesn't have the ambition to improve themselves, even a god would be helpless!"

"That's not necessarily true!"

"Yi Zhonghai from the second workshop next door is terrible at teaching his apprentices. Many of his apprentices are very hardworking, but after all these years, not a single one of them has been promoted to a fifth-grade worker!"

When someone mentioned Yi Zhonghai, everyone fell silent.

Many people are actually dissatisfied with Yi Zhonghai's title of eighth-grade worker. These people are all sixth- or seventh-grade workers, but some of their apprentices have already reached the same level as them.

Song Peiman did not comment.

He knew Yi Zhonghai.

Technically speaking, Yi Zhonghai is a level eight fitter, which is acceptable, but his skills are inconsistent.

The level 7 workers in Workshop 1 are actually not much different from Yi Zhonghai in skill, but they always fall short in the level assessment.

But these are things that can't be explained.

……

Shen Zhishou was busy all morning and only relaxed a little when it was time for lunch.

"Brother Shen, I'm truly impressed!"

"From now on, if I ever compete with you again, I'm a pig!"

Wang Mingliang walked beside Shen Zhishou and spoke with great conviction.

He also practiced his skills diligently that morning, but he still needed to rest and recover his energy and strength. However, Shen Zhishou did not have this problem at all.

Such a gap cannot be bridged by practice alone.

After listening to Wang Mingliang's words, Shen Zhishou sized him up and said, "You haven't suffered enough!"

"This kind of work is something any strong laborer in the village could easily handle!"

This is not an exaggeration.

Farm work is inherently hard.

But those who haven't done farm work can't understand that kind of hardship.

Some people might even think, what's so hard about doing farm work?

In reality, they didn't work many days throughout the year, since farming is seen by many as relying on the weather for a living.

Sow the seeds and wait for the harvest.

But in fact, that's not the case at all.