Courtyard House: Starting in a Ceramics Factory

Chapter 264 Registering for the National Skills Competition

After a few minutes, Zhang Jiefang and Jiang Fei emerged from the crowd. At this point, he looked dejected and said to Li Feng...

"Why".

"It seems I have no chance."

"I haven't reached the first-level worker level yet."

Not only Zhang Jiefang, but also Jiang Fei and others looked dejected.

Li Feng paused for a moment, then asked them a question.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Why do you look so dejected?"

At this moment, Li Feng felt a little strange about their expressions. When he heard that they needed to be first-level workers, Li Feng asked them with some curiosity.

"You just said you wanted a first-class worker?"

"Does the minimum standard mean being a first-class worker?"

When Li Feng asked the question, Han Ming nodded directly to Li Feng.

"yes!".

"The announcement above said that the minimum requirement for housing allocation is a first-level worker."

"But this is only the minimum requirement, and there is no guarantee that we will get it. The higher-ups said that 70% of the welfare housing should be allocated to veteran employees, and young people like us can only get 30%."

"Moreover, it requires a minimum of level one and a maximum of level four."

When Li Feng heard this, he couldn't help but ask some questions.

"So, the apprentices have no chance?"

At this moment, Zhang Jiefang shook his head, then nodded and said.

"It's not certain, as long as you participate in the National Skills Competition and achieve a ranking, you still have a chance."

Li Feng then realized why they had such expressions; as an apprentice, the only way to succeed was to win a national skills competition.

But how many apprentices can actually participate in the National Skills Competition?
And most importantly, you have to win an award.

In that case, it would be better to become a first-class worker and be ranked according to seniority.

Becoming a Level 1 worker is still somewhat possible, but winning an award in the National Skills Competition is an extremely difficult task.

However, Li Feng wasn't too worried about this, after all, he was already a level four painter and was still a young man.

Therefore, I meet the criteria for being allocated housing.

In other words, he might receive subsidized housing, which made him quite excited.

This is a house in Beijing. Although it may not be worth much now, it will definitely appreciate in value in the future.

Besides, I already have a partner, so if I get married in the future, living in subsidized housing would be a good option. Living in a courtyard house would be a bit too cramped.

of course!

This is Li Feng's feeling.

However, considering the current living conditions of residents in traditional courtyard houses, Li Feng's place is actually big enough for three or four people.

After all, in the courtyard where Li Feng lived, whether it was the Jia family, the Liu family, or the Yan family, there were several people living there.

Actually, their house wasn't much bigger than Li Feng's.

Just as Li Feng was thinking about these things, a mechanical voice sounded in his mind.

"bite!".

"Activate the mission: the host will participate in the National Skills Competition and receive a reward if they win a top-three finish."

"bite!".

"The reward for a successful mission is random."

"No reward for failure".

When Li Feng heard the mechanical voice in his mind, he didn't expect that he would activate the mission just by going to the cafeteria for lunch and seeing a notice.

But isn't this task a bit too much of an overestimation of himself?

To be among the top three, and in the national skills competition.

Li Feng couldn't help but wonder whether he should participate, since for him, missions like this usually meant there were good things to be had.

The reward is random, so it should include, but is not limited to, skills, items, or other things.

This is also possible.

After thinking it over, Li Feng decided to participate in the skills competition anyway.

Even if I don't make it into the top three, there's no loss. If I do make it into the top three, then I've gained something.

As for subsidized housing, Li Feng believes he still has a chance.

After all, it's written above that young employees are ranked from level four down, and then by their contributions to the factory and the honors they've received.

Therefore, Li Feng believed that he still had a chance.

So at this point, Li Feng made up his mind to participate in the skills competition.

Next, Li Feng discussed this matter with Zhang Jiefang and others on their way to the cafeteria.

At this moment, Zhang Jiefang said to Li Feng.

"Li Feng, I think you have a good chance of getting welfare housing. After all, you're a level four artist and you've participated in national projects, so..."

"You are the most likely to get subsidized housing."

Zhang Jiefang's views have been widely accepted.

After all, they all believed that Li Feng was the most likely to get the welfare housing, and Li Feng did not arrogantly say anything like that the welfare housing was rightfully his.

The house hasn't been acquired yet; Li Feng will only say anything once the house is acquired.

However, Li Feng shook his head at everyone and said...

"That's not certain. Besides, there are quite a few level four workers in the factory. I only have a slight chance at most."

However, Jiang Fei and the others did not think so.

After all, Li Feng has a bright future in their eyes, and the factory will take that into consideration no matter what.

Afterwards, Li Feng and the others finished their meal in the cafeteria, and then Li Feng returned to the Xin Cai team to rest.

Regarding the coordination results from this morning, the five people selected will report to the Asahi Shiroi group this afternoon. Since they're coming to report, they need to make their own arrangements.

So, Li Feng is indeed quite busy.

2 p.m.

Zhu Min, Xing Kai, Liu He, Li Zhu, and Sun Peng all came to the Qianjiangcai group.

These five people were selected by Li Feng after reviewing their works.

At this moment, Li Feng stood in front of the five of them and then began to give a brief introduction to the Qianjiangcai.

After Li Feng finished introducing Qianjiangcai, he began assigning workstations to the five people.

For example, Li Feng directly assigned them to the front of these five workstations.

Because if I sit in the front, I won't have to speak to them so loudly.

On their first day, Li Feng assigned them cleaning staff.

Li Feng takes hygiene very seriously.

After all, everyone works here, and if the hygiene conditions are poor, it will affect their health.

After giving his instructions, Li Feng left the Qianjiangcai Group because he needed to go to Director Zhou to inquire about registering for the skills competition.

After all, Li Feng still wanted to complete the system task. If he could complete it, that would be best; if he couldn't, then so be it.

In short, Li Feng will not lose out.

Only after Li Feng left did they begin to discuss it.

"No way!"

"Is this what you're doing on your first day here?"

"I thought I'd be able to paint light ochre on the first day!"

At this moment, Li Zhu shook his head at the group.

"This is only the first day!"

"What's the rush?" "What's the use of rushing?"

"However, we are all here for the performance of famille rose porcelain. I have heard that the performance of famille rose porcelain in Jingdezhen is higher than that of new porcelain."

"When we have something to draw later, won't we make a profit?"

The people present felt that Li Zhu's words made a lot of sense, since they were also there to earn performance bonuses.

Since they could make money here, they signed up.

When the new color team needed people last time, they failed Master Deng's assessment. This time, they came in specifically for high performance.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have bothered with all this effort.

After all, who wants to run around like that?

While they continued chatting there, Li Feng had already arrived at Director Zhou's office.

At this moment, Director Zhou was drinking tea in his office. When he saw Li Feng arrive, he put the cup on the table and then asked Li Feng with a smile.

"Little Li."

"Have you encountered any difficulties?"

When Director Zhou saw Li Feng coming to see him, he assumed that Li Feng had encountered some difficulties.

However, Li Feng shook his head at Director Zhou and said...

"Director Zhou, I'm here for another matter."

At this moment, Director Zhou realized that Li Feng had come to him not because he had encountered any difficulties, so he couldn't help but ask Li Feng some questions out of curiosity.

"how?".

"Isn't it because of the Asahi-sai Group?"

"Is there anything else?"

After hearing what Director Zhou said, Li Feng quickly nodded to Director Zhou and replied.

"Director Zhou, I've come to see you today to inquire about the National Skills Competition."

After Li Feng revealed his purpose, Director Zhou finally understood why Li Feng had come to see him, so he directly asked Li Feng.

"oh!".

"Is it because of this?"

"You want to participate?"

Li Feng immediately nodded to Director Zhou.

"That's right!"

"Director Zhou, I do want to participate in the National Skills Competition. May I participate?"

After hearing Li Feng's words, Director Zhou thought for a moment and then nodded to Li Feng.

"I'd like to participate!"

"After all, there aren't many restrictions; even apprentices can participate!"

"However, here, only painters with a level six or higher skill level usually participate in this."

"how?".

"Are you confident?"

Director Zhou didn't doubt Li Feng's abilities; after all, Li Feng had completed several national projects, and even the leaders in the ministry had praised him highly.

However, there is currently no precedent for a Level 4 worker to participate in the National Skills Competition.

At this moment, Director Zhou looked at Li Feng's determined expression and nodded to him.

"Since you want to participate, then go ahead and participate."

"Anyway, I believe in your abilities!"

When Director Zhou got to this point, he took out a registration form from his drawer and then asked Li Feng to fill it out.

Li Feng then spent a few minutes filling out the registration form and handed it to Director Zhou.

Director Zhou took Li Feng's registration form, looked at it, and then nodded to Li Feng.

"Alright!"

"There's no problem with the registration form. The factory will send you to the competition on July 5th."

When Li Feng heard that the skills competition was on July 5th, he realized that the college entrance examination this year was on July 20th.

In other words, if I participate in this skills competition, there will only be about ten days left before the college entrance examination.

However, it was still not too late for Li Feng, so he immediately nodded to Director Zhou in response.

"Yes, Director Zhou!"

"Thank you for your help."

At this moment, Director Zhou waved his hand at Li Feng and said.

"There aren't many young people as hardworking as you."

"I'm so proud of you that you've only just reached level four in drawing and you're already going to participate in the national skills competition."

"I believe you will definitely achieve something."

"However, although apprentices are allowed to sign up, most people in our factory don't go. If an apprentice wants to sign up, the factory will definitely review their application."

"Li Feng, although you are only a level four artist, I believe in your ability and Master Deng's judgment."

"alright!".

"Now that you've filled out the form, go and prepare well."

When Director Zhou got to this point, he suddenly thought of the preparations for the Qianjiangcai (a type of traditional Chinese painting) group, so he asked Li Feng about the progress of the group's preparations.

At this moment, Li Feng immediately replied to Director Zhou.

"The supplies and personnel are now basically in place."

"I have already arranged for them to clean the Shallow Colors group's area. I will give them a brief training session in the next few days."

"After the training, they should have a general understanding of the techniques and theories. Then, I will find a production specialist to take orders."

After listening to Li Feng's arrangements, Director Zhou nodded in satisfaction and then encouraged Li Feng.

"From now on, just go for it."

"If there's anything you need me to do, just let me know."

After thanking Director Zhou, Li Feng left Director Zhou's office.

After Li Feng came out of Director Zhou's office, he couldn't help but sigh!
Because he felt that his time had indeed been a bit tight lately.

At this moment, Li Feng couldn't help but think that things would be much easier once he got into university.

After all, it's just going to school.

As for the rest, Li Feng didn't plan to care much about it.

Human spirit is finite.

After leaving Director Zhou's place, Li Feng went straight back to the Qianjiangcai Group.

When Li Feng returned to the Qianjiangcai group, he found that they had already cleaned up the group's premises. Li Feng then gathered them all together.

At this moment, Li Feng looked at the clock and realized that it was only about four o'clock.

Therefore, Li Feng decided to train them at this time.

The training content consisted of some basic knowledge of famille rose enamel.

Currently, Li Feng has taught them some basic techniques and theories.

Time flies, and soon it was time to get off work.

After Li Feng finished his lesson, he addressed the group of people in front of him.

"What I just taught you were the most basic things about famille rose enamel. From now on, you'll have to rely on yourselves."

"Everyone is here for the salary. As long as you do your job well, your salary will definitely be similar to that of the new color group."

Li Feng naturally wanted to know why they had come here.

The saying "Man dies for wealth, birds die for food" illustrates this point.

(End of this chapter)