Chapter 48 Marriage
The next day, Yu Zhiyuan and a co-worker were assigned to a master named Wu Zhiming.

Then, the whole morning was spent checking the maintenance of equipment in each workshop and replacing some consumables.

When it was almost time for lunch break, Master Wu said, "Our work is not that busy. We mainly maintain the equipment in the factory. As long as it can work normally, that's fine."

In the afternoon, I read the information and maintenance rules in the workshop conference room.

Yu Zhiyuan also gradually adapted to the new workshop and working environment.

In early April, the factory suddenly issued a mobilization to fully support the Third Front Construction Campaign.

It turned out that our country had just completed a counterattack against India in the west, and Vietnam in the south had also launched an armed coup, and the war was about to spread to our land.

All the experts supporting the big brother in the north were withdrawn back to their country at the beginning of the year.

They have deployed millions of troops on our northeastern border.

Our industry is concentrated in the Northeast and coastal areas. The country is afraid of war and needs to transfer heavy industry to inland and remote mountainous areas.

This requires a lot of infrastructure construction and basic industrial machinery and equipment.

The Red Star Steel Rolling Mill responded to the national call and fully supported the Third Front Construction. The steel rolling mill will extend the working hours by two hours, and there is no overtime pay, only some food subsidies.

The production and assembly of some sophisticated equipment may even be rushed overnight.

The increase in working hours accelerated the wear and damage of the lathes, making the maintenance workshop busier and requiring more large equipment to be dragged into the maintenance workshop for overhaul.

Yu Zhiyuan took advantage of this opportunity to increase his maintenance knowledge and hands-on skills.

This half month is also a half month in which my mechanical knowledge has made rapid progress.

When we hear that a worker has been injured on the job, the pressure on the entire maintenance workshop is doubled.

Director Guo even adjusted the personnel and regularly checked all lathes one hour in advance. Even if it meant wasting some consumable parts, he would not joke with the lives of his co-workers.

When the workers were having lunch at noon, he took the initiative to go into the workshop and communicate with his colleagues to see if there were any problems with the lathes.

If there is any problem, repair it immediately.

After work in the evening, the maintenance of the lathes is checked. If any worker in a workshop does not clean and maintain the lathe thoroughly, they will have a direct conversation with the workshop.

A lot of things are always forgotten during busy days.

Until one day, Yu Zhiyuan was stopped by Yan Bugui when he was carrying braised meat back to the courtyard.

"Zhiyuan, I haven't seen you come back so early in a while. Why are you back so early tonight?"

"Of course! The factory is too busy! It's been a long time since I bought food for my daughter. I've improved her life. You're busy, and I haven't chatted with my daughter for a long time!"

After Yu Zhiyuan finished speaking, he entered the middle courtyard.

There's no end to the free food and drinks.

When I got home, my daughter was not there. Zhiqiang and Xuemei were cooking in the kitchen outside.

"Where is my daughter?" Yu Zhiyuan asked.

"He Zicheng is doing homework in your study. Why are you back so early today?"

"I've been busy for more than half a month. After a large-scale overhaul, I can rest for a few days. I'm going to see my daughter and son."

Yu Zhiyuan entered the room without closing the study door. He greeted the two children, put the things in his hand on the table, and went into the bedroom.

The fat son was lying on the bed, fighting with the vest with his feet and mouth.

Seeing Yu Zhiyuan come in, he turned over and looked up.

I haven't held this kid properly for a few days.

He is also very obedient and doesn't make any noise. He can play for a long time just lying there.

After washing my hands in the bathroom, I picked up my son and gave him a kiss. He had a strong milky scent.

After hugging him for a while, she grabbed Yu Zhiyuan's collar and bit him.

This is the itch of growing teeth.

Do I need to find a teething stick? I have never come across one before. I will ask someone later.

I brought a set of clothes to the study to watch my sister do her homework.

The family sat there eating, watching Zicheng and Qiaoqiao fighting over the food, it was quite lively.

Yu Zhiyuan held Wenwen and asked Xuemei to feed him some millet oil. Then he held his son in one hand and picked up food with the other hand to eat. "Zhiqiang, how is He Lixia?"

"It's OK. He's a nice guy with a good temper."

"Well, you can find time to bring your parents over, and I'll go talk to Jun, and the two families can have a meal together. The boy's family should take the initiative. Let's settle the matter, and then people won't talk nonsense."

"Okay. Brother-in-law, please set a date for Jun first. Once it's set, I'll go to Fangshan to pick up my parents."

"Ah."

Yu Zhiyuan nodded while thinking about the room next to Zhiqiang. If it doesn't work, he will discuss with Jun Ge and let them occupy it first, leaving one room for Yan Bugui to see if he can take it down.

After dinner, Yu Zhiyuan asked Zicheng to pack his schoolbag, and he and Qiaoqiao took him back.

I sat at the master's house for a while and then went back.

The next day, we arrived at the steel mill early.

Yang Xuemei is very tired carrying Wenwen to work every day.

Although this is a characteristic of this era, Yu Zhiyuan still felt heartbroken when he saw it.

I'll ask my second uncle to make a baby carriage next time, and find someone in the workshop to weld a base and install wheels.

I don’t know what he is busy with every day and he doesn’t even take care of his son.

After Yu Zhiyuan and Master Wu finished their tour of the workshop, they sat in the conference room and read a book.

Seeing that there was nothing to do, he greeted Master Wu and strolled to the Security Department's office building.

When I looked over, I saw that the door of the section chief's office was open, so I knocked on it.

Yu Weijun looked up and saw that it was Yu Zhiyuan, so he said, "Come in, why are you knocking?"

Yu Zhiyuan entered the office and closed the door.

Yu Weijun made some tea and handed it to Yu Zhiyuan.

"You come here for no reason. What's the matter? Come on, I have work to do."

Yu Zhiyuan lit a cigarette for Yu Weijun and then spoke: "Brother Jun, when is it convenient for you? Let's have a meal together and settle the matter between Zhiqiang and Lixia. This will prevent any bad news from spreading."

Yu Weijun thought for a moment and said, "Okay, this Sunday, Quanjude. 11:30 am. I'll reserve a table."

"No, Jun brother, let me do it."

"Listen to me, we'll all be a family soon, don't waste time. Just bring some good wine. I know you have it."

"Okay, I'll listen to you. There's one more thing, Jun."

"Say!"

"Zhiqiang only has one room. You know, even though it's the back house, the building materials and beams are all high-quality. There are two empty rooms next to it. I'll give Zhiqiang and his family one room."

Yu Weijun patted his thigh and thought for a while: "I have an idea. Let's rent the house in Lixia's name. It's only a few dollars a month. Wait until autumn to pick it up. Let Lixia stay for a few days in winter."

"I'll do as you say. I won't care. Go ahead and do your work. I'm going back to the workshop."

After having dinner with Yu Weijun's family, the marriage was settled.

The stroller is also ready.

I clean up before dinner, and after dinner I can take my son out for a walk.

Of course, the job of pushing the cart was completely monopolized by Qiaoqiao.

Having just had a pleasant two-day May Day break and before he could recover from the comfort, Yu Zhiyuan followed Master Wu into Director Guo’s office.

When I entered, I saw a level six master like Master Wu, and two newcomers who had just been promoted to level four like me.

"The five of you go back and pack your things. You will be on the train to Dazhou on the 10th. One train will carry dozens of lathes and steel rolling equipment. You will be responsible for the installation and commissioning. Master Wu, you are all veterans and know how to prepare. Please teach the newcomers. Change your tickets in advance. I will give you the letters of introduction before you leave. The return tickets will be prepared for you over there."

Before leaving the house, Yu Zhiyuan grabbed Master Wu and said, "Master Wu, what do you think we should prepare? I've never been so far away before! Can you give me some guidance?"

"Prepare your underwear. It's okay to bring more clothes. The conditions in the Third Front are not good. Bring insect repellent and mosquito repellent. The key is food coupons. The national food coupons, you can go to the villagers' homes in Sichuan to exchange for some bacon and sausages. Bring some wine coupons, there are good wines over there, and bring cigarette coupons. You don't need anything else. We went out with a letter of introduction from the steel system, it's okay to bring more things back, no one will check. I guess I'll return by soft sleeper."

"Thank you, Master Wu. Without your guidance, I would be at a loss."

(End of this chapter)