Courtyard House: Starting in a Ceramics Factory

Chapter 267 Deputy Factory Director Zhu Wants to Transfer Li Feng to a Management Position
Li Feng wasn't watching them draw at that moment; he was reviewing the drawings.

Reviewing drawings is also a very important step. It involves checking the original drawing for any errors. If errors are found, it's necessary to coordinate with superiors to determine whether corrections are needed.

Because sometimes the drawings we receive are not the originals; some drawings are copies.

That's why this step is necessary.

Previously, when we were in the new color group, Master Deng did this job, but since we're here, it's Li Feng's job.

Generally speaking, there's no problem drawing according to the blueprints, since that's what the blueprints are supposed to be, so following them is normal.

But Master Deng did this in order to achieve perfection, so Li Feng followed Master Deng's example and learned his habits.

Li Feng also thought that this was indeed a better approach.

Just as Li Feng was reviewing these drawings, Master Deng arrived at the light blue and white porcelain group where Li Feng was currently working.

At this moment, Master Deng watched Li Feng reviewing the drawings, and he was very satisfied with it.

Master Deng felt that although Li Feng had no management experience, he was gradually becoming suitable to be a team leader through his own learning.

This is a good thing. When I retire, Li Feng will be able to quickly integrate the new team.

It would be good if Li Feng could practice here now.

When that time comes, I can retire with peace of mind.

Just as Master Deng approached, the light in Li Feng's hand was clearly blocked, so Li Feng immediately looked up and turned his gaze toward the person who had come.

When Li Feng realized that the person who came was Master Deng, he immediately stood up and gave his seat to Master Deng.

After all, Master Deng was Li Feng's mentor, so it was normal for Li Feng to do this.

Upon witnessing this scene, the other apprentices and painters immediately held their breath and began to paint seriously, for they knew of Master Deng's great reputation.

Moreover, they knew that Master Deng had a very bad temper, and it would be bad if he caught them and gave them a lecture.

Actually, they were wrong. Master Deng would only act this way if it were someone related to him. After all, Master Deng believed that jade cannot become a useful object without being carved, and he would not feel at ease if he did not teach him properly.

Whether it was Zhang Jiefang or Jiang Fei, Master Deng always taught them diligently.

When Master Deng saw that Li Feng had given up his seat, he didn't stand on ceremony and sat down in Li Feng's seat.

As for Li Feng, he found a stool nearby and sat down next to Master Deng.

When Li Feng sat down, Master Deng was looking at the "Laozi Riding an Ox" picture that Li Feng was reviewing.

At this time, Li Feng did not disturb Master Deng. After about a minute or two, Master Deng put down the blueprints and then asked Li Feng a question.

"Can you see anything wrong?"

Li Feng had just finished looking at the blueprint and found no mistakes or omissions. So, Li Feng shook his head at Master Deng.

"I didn't find anything wrong."

"I believe this drawing is acceptable."

"What do you think?"

Seeing that Li Feng answered his question calmly, Master Deng couldn't help but laugh at Li Feng.

"I didn't find any problems either."

"Then there's no problem with this picture."

"However, this picture of Laozi riding an ox is usually used for painting in famille rose style, but I never expected that someone would use it for painting in light ochre style!"

"However, the workers who fill in the pastel colors in our factory are going to have a headache."

"Some pigments, such as pastel and famille rose, are used differently."

Li Feng simply smiled and said...

"Isn't there you here?"

"Although you don't paint pastel or damascena, you can still guide them on color matching."

"After all, you're the only one in our factory who understands famille rose porcelain."

However, Master Deng simply waved his hand slightly in response.

"I may know about it, but I've never drawn it."

"Light-colored porcelain is different from famille rose and new color porcelain."

"However, the results of filling in the form still need to be verified."

"Sometimes the water-filled material produced by mixing has problems when burned."

"I didn't expect the factory to receive orders for famille rose porcelain so quickly."

"However, this first batch of orders only includes ten pieces. I guess it's because the outside customers want to see the effect of our factory's famille rose porcelain."

"If that doesn't work, we might have to go back to the south to order more, but the production capacity there isn't very high either."

"I estimate that if this place develops, our factory will have long-term orders for famille rose porcelain."

"If we increase the order volume, we will need to hire a lot of junior and intermediate painters from our factory's pastel and polychrome painting groups to help us."

"When that time comes, we'll be very busy."

At this moment, Li Feng smiled and said to Master Deng.

"I might train an assistant here at that time."

"In the new color group, don't you still have Master Fan and Master Liu to help you?"

Upon hearing this, Master Deng nodded to Li Feng.

That's right.

"Before you came, I was planning to hand over the new color group to Xiao Fan."

"Xiao Fan's paintings are alright, but they're not enough to carry the whole show. As for the others..."

"well".

Master Deng couldn't help but sigh as he spoke of this.

Clearly, Master Deng was dissatisfied with everyone else.

After sighing, Master Deng smiled at Li Feng.

"Now that you're here, I can finally relax."

"I'm very relieved to have you in charge of the new color scheme."

When Master Deng got to this point, he started to laugh. He was clearly very happy that Li Feng was able to appear in the new color group.

Master Deng's laughter quickly attracted the attention of the other members of the light ink painting group who were painting Lao Tzu riding an ox. At this moment, they all began to look in this direction.

When they saw Master Deng smiling at Li Feng, they were quite surprised, after all, for them...

According to other people's descriptions of Master Deng, he was very fierce.

Now that they see him thinking about Li Feng, they find it incredible.

Just as they were thinking about these things, Master Deng stood up and then said to Li Feng.

"All right!"

"Now let me see what level these people you've chosen are at."

Li Feng nodded, then stood up as well, and said to Master Deng, "Please."

Then Li Feng gestured to Master Deng, inviting him to join them.

Next, Master Deng walked over to the members of the new color group and looked at the Lao Tzu riding an ox picture they were drawing.

However, after looking around, Master Deng's brow remained furrowed.

After looking at their drawings, Master Deng could only sigh.

At this moment, he did not say anything to them in public, because Master Deng believed that he was not the leader of the Qianjiangcai group, so it would not be good for him to directly lose his temper with these people.

So Master Deng pulled Li Feng aside, and then he couldn't help but say something to Li Feng.

"Are these the people who were ultimately admitted?"

Li Feng followed Master Deng and watched what they had drawn. Although they hadn't finished, he knew the strengths and weaknesses of what they had drawn so far.

At this moment, Li Feng nodded to Master Deng and said, "This is already the best painting."

"The rest are completely unqualified."

"But that's okay, I can teach them properly in the future."

Master Deng looked at Li Feng, and in the end, he could only sigh and say.

"Alright!"

"You decide what to do."

"The requirements for brushwork in light-colored painting are relatively high, and the requirements for brushwork in this Lao Tzu riding an ox painting are even higher."

"Although these people are from pastel and polychrome backgrounds, their lines are only passable within the pastel category."

"It seems you have a lot of work to do ahead of you."

Li Feng was already mentally prepared for this, since he knew their level when they were admitted.

However, Li Feng was still confident that they could paint the "Laozi Riding an Ox" picture.

Because Li Feng will be giving them special training to address their weaknesses.

Later on, I was still confident that they could draw the Laozi riding an ox picture and make it passable.

Once they finish painting "Lao Tzu Riding an Ox," they'll have some experience, which will make things easier when they receive subsequent orders.

As the saying goes, everything is difficult at the beginning. Once Li Feng gets past this hurdle, the rest will be easy.

That's what Li Feng thought at the time.

At this moment, Li Feng nodded to Master Deng and said...

"I see".

Seeing that Li Feng understood, Master Deng stopped talking, since he could remind him of some things himself.

Then Master Deng patted Li Feng on the shoulder and said.

"You do your job well, I'm going to sit in Director Zhou's office."

Li Feng nodded, and then immediately responded to Master Deng.

"it is good".

"Please go ahead."

Next, Master Deng went to Director Zhou's place for tea.

After Master Deng left, the members of the Qianjiangcai team breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Li Feng glanced at them and then said to them in a calm tone.

"Keep drawing."

After hearing Li Feng's words, they immediately resumed drawing seriously.

They believed that since Li Feng was someone who could chat and laugh with Master Deng, Li Feng's strength was undoubtedly beyond question.

Most importantly, Li Feng is the leader of the Qianjiangcai group, and he can decide their fate. If they cannot stay in the Qianjiangcai group, they can only go back to where they were.

After all, they knew that this kind of small-scale painting was definitely more profitable than pastel paintings.

So they still really want to stay here.

After seeing them continue painting, Li Feng simply leaned back in his chair to rest.

Li Feng isn't in a hurry to paint or anything like that now.

Because what Li Feng needs to do now is to train these people.

Only in this way can a virtuous cycle be achieved.

It's definitely not enough to draw it all by yourself.

After all, it's impossible to finish drawing by yourself alone.

Time flies, and more than ten days have passed quickly. During this time, Li Feng has been giving lessons to the members of the light color painting group, so that they can draw qualified light color painting lines as soon as possible.

At the same time, Li Feng would also guide them on how to draw while they were drawing.

Now they are completely convinced of Li Feng's abilities, after all, they have witnessed his strength firsthand.

In that case, none of them would be dissatisfied with Li Feng.

So they quickly delivered the first batch of finished products, and then came a steady stream of orders.

This made them extremely happy, since more orders meant more wages.

So they began painting in a lively and enthusiastic manner, using light ochre and glaze colors.

If they encounter difficulties, Li Feng will help them analyze them and teach them how to overcome them.

Therefore, Li Feng's light red rouge quickly got on track within the past ten days or so.

Master Deng, Director Zhou, Deputy Factory Director Zhu, and Factory Director Wei were all very satisfied with Li Feng's ability to get the light-colored brocade group up and running so quickly.

After all, they initially gave Li Feng three months, but he has already gotten the Light Colored Powder working in less than a month.

Deputy Factory Director Zhu felt that once Li Feng had managed the light-colored porcelain group well, he could talk to him about transferring him to a management position.

However, Deputy Factory Director Zhu needs to consult with Li Feng first.

After all, the performance of management positions is incomparable to that of worker positions, and Li Feng's salary may decrease significantly after the transfer.

Previously, Deputy Factory Director Zhu had also considered promoting some team leaders to deputy directors, but most of them were rejected.

However, Deputy Factory Director Zhu believes that if Li Feng gets into university in the future, it will be easy to negotiate a transfer to a management position.

Switching to a technical role is also an option.

Actually, once Li Feng's position and technical title improve, his salary won't be much lower than that of a senior technician.

Of course! For example, senior professional titles in technical positions still follow the system set by the ministry.

As for the light red and new color groups, Li Feng can handle both.

But it was just a part-time management role.

of course!

These are just Deputy Factory Director Zhu's ideas at the moment.

At this point, he had not yet shared these ideas with Director Wei.

After all, Director Wei is retiring in July.

Moreover, the selection of the new factory director has already been decided by higher authorities; he will not be promoted from the original deputy factory director.

Deputy Factory Director Zhu was somewhat disappointed, but there was nothing he could do about it; there were many things beyond his control.

Since Director Wei is retiring in July, there's no need for me to report this matter to him.

After all, Li Feng hadn't been admitted to university yet, but even if he hadn't, Deputy Factory Director Zhu would still ask for his opinion.

that's it

Time flew by and it was June 2nd.

June 2nd, today is the day Li Feng and Ding Qiunan went to the Education Commission to register.

There is still more than a month until the college entrance examination.

The sun was shining brightly today, and Li Feng arrived at Ding Qiunan's dormitory early on his bicycle.

After tidying herself up, Ding Qiunan looked at herself in the mirror and was very satisfied with her beautiful gray floral dress.

After all, she had already made an appointment with Li Feng to have dinner and watch a movie together after registering.

She was looking forward to it.

Because so far, she hasn't seen a movie with Li Feng yet.

At that moment, the thought of watching a movie with Li Feng immediately brought a sweet smile to her face.

This was a moment she had been eagerly anticipating.

(End of this chapter)