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Chapter 832 Yi Zhonghai unexpectedly became a level 3 fitter

The moment Yi Zhonghai reached out to pick up the part, he keenly sensed something amiss. As a former eighth-level fitter, he had an extremely precise understanding of the feel, texture, and craftsmanship required of various parts. However, the part in his hand, in both weight and shape, differed subtly from the standard parts he remembered. This slight aberration caused a flicker of doubt in his mind, but he quickly reassured himself that with his superior skills, even a slight deviation in the part would not be a problem for him.

As Yi Zhonghai pondered this, Gu Nan quietly approached him. Gu Nan's eyes revealed a hint of scrutiny and anticipation. He stood there quietly, waiting to see how Yi Zhonghai would embarrass himself during the assessment. He knew Yi Zhonghai's true condition over the years and was skeptical of his so-called eighth-level benchwork skills.

Ma Jiefang stood not far away, watching Gu Nan's actions, his heart filled with confusion. He really didn't understand why Gu Nan was so concerned about Yi Zhonghai's assessment, as if he had special expectations of Yi Zhonghai. But out of respect for Gu Nan and consideration for the seriousness of this assessment, he didn't ask any further questions, but simply observed the development of the situation silently.

Yi Zhonghai sensed Gu Nan's presence behind him, but he didn't take it personally. He considered himself a Level 8 machinist with excellent skills, so how could the mere gaze of others affect him? He mentally encouraged himself, telling himself to remain calm and perform normally. So, he took a deep breath and began working, preparing to begin the Level 5 machinist assessment and showcase his prowess.

However, when Yi Zhonghai actually began to operate, he was horrified to find that his hands seemed to be unable to obey his commands. The operating procedures that had once been so familiar now seemed strangely unfamiliar. His brain frantically recalled the technical points, but his hands could not accurately execute the instructions. In panic, his movements became more and more hurried. As a result, not only did he fail to complete the task, but he also accidentally destroyed the part in his hands. Looking at the deformed and damaged parts, Yi Zhonghai felt a surge of despair.

Gu Nan sneered inwardly at this scene. He had long expected that Yi Zhonghai was no longer as brave as he once was. Although he was not sure what level of machinist he was now, he was certain that he definitely did not meet the standard of a level five machinist.

A fine layer of cold sweat broke out on Yi Zhonghai's forehead, and he was filled with resentment. He had originally planned to bite the bullet and continue trying, but Gu Nan looked at him, slowly shook his head, and said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "Alright, it seems you can't master the skills of a level 5 machinist. Then try the skills of a level 4 machinist and see how much you can do."

Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth and had no choice but to follow Gu Nan's instructions and try the fourth-level machinist assessment. However, the situation did not improve, and Yi Zhonghai's performance was still unsatisfactory. Finally, after a series of assessment operations, everyone was surprised to find that Yi Zhonghai only showed the level of a third-level machinist.

Yi Zhonghai naturally couldn't accept this result. He was filled with anger and resentment, believing it must have been an accident. He turned to look at Ma Jiefang and said anxiously, "Director Ma, I'm going to try again. I'm an eighth-level fitter, how could my skills be so limited? There must be a misunderstanding. I must have just been out of shape." His eyes were filled with hope, hoping that Ma Jiefang would show some leniency and give him a chance to prove himself again.

After hearing what Yi Zhonghai said, Ma Jiefang felt a little emotional, but he still shook his head firmly and said seriously: "This is impossible, Yi Zhonghai. The results of the assessment are determined through fair judgment and cannot be changed in the slightest. Don't even think about it. I didn't expect that you are now only a third-level fitter. We are not deliberately making things difficult for you, this is the fact." There was a hint of regret in Ma Jiefang's tone, but more of it was a firm defense of the assessment results.

When Yi Zhonghai heard he might be rated a Level 3 fitter, he felt a surge of anger, unable to swallow it. After all, in his mind, he was a solid Level 8 fitter. Even if he hadn't performed well in this assessment, he should have been at least a Level 7 fitter. This sudden downgrade to Level 3 was an insult to his years of experience as a fitter.

Yi Zhonghai looked at Ma Jiefang with a serious face, not paying any attention to his words, and felt angry and anxious. He turned his eyes and saw Gu Nan not far away. Although he was a little reluctant, he walked over with the attitude of giving it a try and said, "Gu Nan, I want to talk to you." As soon as he said that, he realized that something was wrong. This was not a courtyard, but a steel mill. It was obviously against the rules to call the leader by his name in the factory.

Gu Nan frowned slightly when he heard Yi Zhonghai call him Gu Nan, pretending not to hear. He thought, in the courtyard, everyone is used to being casual, so it's okay to call each other by their names, but in the steel mill, hierarchy and rules are important. Yi Zhonghai calling him that clearly shows that he doesn't take the deputy director seriously, which is a bit disrespectful to him.

Yi Zhonghai also reacted quickly, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face, and he quickly adjusted his address, looking at Gu Nan respectfully and said, "Deputy Director Gu, I have something to talk to you about."

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai was quite reasonable, Gu Nan turned around and looked at Yi Zhonghai, saying calmly, "Okay, Master Yi, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Yi Zhonghai hurriedly expressed his dissatisfaction and grievance about the evaluation results, and said sincerely: "Deputy Director Gu, you know me. I have been working as a fitter for so many years, and you are also aware of my technical level. I am at least a level seven fitter. How could I only be rated as a level three fitter? There must be a misunderstanding. Can you give me a chance?" As Yi Zhonghai spoke, he looked at Gu Nan with expectant eyes, hoping that he would show leniency.

Gu Nan looked at Yi Zhonghai with a calm expression and said slowly: "Perhaps this is your true strength. The assessment is carried out according to strict standards and procedures. We cannot change the results at will."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai became even more anxious. He almost blurted out "Gu Nan" again, but he swallowed the words back. He forced a smile on his face and said, "Deputy Director Gu, we are from the same courtyard. We will meet each other sooner or later. Don't you know my strength? I have worked hard on my locksmith skills for so many years. How could I be a third-level locksmith? During the assessment just now, I may have been too anxious and did not perform well in some aspects. Can you give me another chance?"