HC Semitek Machinery Factory is located in an old industrial area in Jiangsu Province and is one of the largest factories in this area. In the factory area, the machines roar and the steam rises, a busy scene. Engineer Zhou Ming is wearing his trademark blue overalls and is busy at his workstation.
Today's sun is particularly scorching, and the heat wave seems to be able to roast people's souls, but Zhou Ming's mind is not above the scorching heat. All he could see was the freshly debugged equipment in front of him, which was a new type of machine that he had spent months of hard work to finally debug. Lao Zhou is also a well-known craftsman in the factory, not only experienced, but also the love of machinery and the spirit of research in the whole factory is unparalleled.
"Brother Zhou, don't you have lunch at noon?" An intern, Xiao Zhang, walked over with a lunch box and looked at the legendary figure in the factory with adoring eyes.
Lao Zhou raised his head, wiped his sweat, and his eyes flashed with love for work: "Eat, let's go, let's talk while walking." Zhou Ming casually turned off the switch of the machine, picked up his lunch box and walked to the cafeteria with Xiao Zhang.
The food in the cafeteria was good today, and the two of them found a place to sit by the window. Xiao Zhang took a sip of soup and couldn't help but ask again: "Brother Zhou, I heard that Mr. Zhao is on a business trip, and he is going to Germany to inspect new equipment this month." "
Zhou Ming nodded: "Yes, Mr. Zhao has been out for a long time this time, and the affairs of our factory depend on Director Li." ”
Speaking of Director Li, Xiao Zhang couldn't help but ask again: "How is Director Li? I heard that his factory in Shanghai was doing well. ”
Lao Zhou was silent for a moment: "People are okay, but they are young and vigorous, and some things are not seen thoroughly enough, for example, he thinks that the operation methods of my old equipment are a bit outdated." I also thought that the technology is constantly updated, so we have to keep up with the times. ”
"Haha, Brother Zhou, you are too modest. Where can you use that technology to update, there are not many masters like you in the whole factory. Xiao Zhang laughed.
The two were chatting, and suddenly heard someone outside the canteen shouting: "Attention, all employees pay attention, please ask Engineer Zhou Ming to go to Director Li's office immediately." ”
Lao Zhou was stunned for a moment, and shook his head at Xiao Zhang: "I'm done, you take your time, I'll go first." He put down his lunch box and walked briskly to the factory director's office.
Pushing open the office door, I saw Director Li sitting behind his desk, expressionless. Lao Zhou saluted: "Director Li, what are you looking for me?"
Li Gang stood up and said bluntly: "Engineer Zhou, I just read your work records, and some methods I think are no longer appropriate. After much consideration, I decided..."
The moment you push the door and enter the office, the air in the factory seems to freeze. Zhou Ming stood in front of Li Gang and listened to his words word by word: "Engineer Zhou, our company has always encouraged innovation and pursued efficiency. Some of your working methods..."Li Gang paused and continued: "It's old, considering the overall operation, we need to make changes, I have to make this decision to terminate your work contract today. ”
Zhou Ming was stunned, as if a stone was thrown into the calm lake, causing layers of waves. He opened his mouth, but he couldn't make a sound. Countless days and nights flashed in his heart, those days and nights of tirelessly studying technology and working overtime to solve problems. How many hard sweats are intertwined in this factory, but now they are understated to say "terminate the contract".
"Director Li, I don't understand. Is there something wrong with my technique?" Zhou Ming finally found his voice, and although he tried to hide it, there was still a tremor in his voice.
"No, there's nothing wrong with your technique. It's the way, and there's something wrong with the way. Li Gang replied indifferently.
"You can give me a chance to improve. Zhou Ming almost pleaded.
"Sorry, the decision has been made. There was not a trace of ripple in Li Gang's voice.
Without waiting for Zhou Ming to say anything more, Li Gang waved his hand and motioned for him to go out. Zhou Ming's heart was dripping blood, but he knew that the dispute at this moment was meaningless. He turned, staggered out of the office, and walked out of the factory that had nurtured him for half his life.
The news spread quickly through the factory as if it had grown wings. The employees talked a lot, they all felt incredulous, and they all hugged Lao Zhou.
"It's really wronged, why is Lao Zhou's credit for so many years gone?" said Xiao Li, a loyal worker, indignantly.
"Yes, no one is as good as him. Another employee chimed in.
Zhou Ming's daughter, Zhou Xiaoli also heard the news, and she couldn't believe it. My father worked hard for this factory, and now...
She decided to find Li Gang to theorize. She came to the factory director's office and knocked on the door: "Director Li, I am Zhou Xiaoli, Zhou Ming's daughter, and I want to know about my father's dismissal." ”
She pushed the door in, and saw that Li Gang was looking down to check the documents, and when she looked up at her, even the factory director, who had always been serious, showed a little embarrassment at the moment: "Xiaoli, sit, what do you want to know?"
"I want to know why my dad was fired? No, our factory, pay so much. Zhou Xiaoli tried to suppress her emotions, but the heart beating for justice still lingered in her voice.
"It was a difficult decision, but for the long-term development of the plant, we had to change. Li Gang's answer sounded mechanical and cold.
"But do you know that the XXX model machinery designed by my father is the trump card product of our factory, do you know the hard work he put into his work?" Zhou Xiaoli became more and more emotional.
Li Gang was silent, he knew Zhou Ming's value, but as the factory director, he had his own plans. He was not moved by Zhou Xiaoli's words, but simply said: "I understand the contribution of Engineer Zhou, but please understand that this is the need of enterprise operation." ”
Zhou Xiaoli felt extremely disappointed and angry, she glared at Li Gang, turned around and left the office.
Soon after, a shocking news spread in the factory that the XXX model machinery designed by Zhou Ming was out of order, and the news immediately caused an uproar. The production line stopped, customers complained one after another, and even proposed to return the goods, and the loss was difficult to estimate.
The sudden crisis plunged the entire factory into unprecedented chaos. Li Gang faced this sudden situation, he was both anxious and helpless, and he began to regret his original decision.
Zhou Xiaoli rummaged through the materials left by her father at home, and her mood was as disturbed as this stack of scattered drawings. Suddenly, her finger stopped on an old, yellowed notebook of equipment maintenance written by her father years ago, with "Emergency Troubleshooting" written in the corner.
"How did he solve it at that time?" Zhou Xiaoli patiently flipped through the records, and a neat line of small characters came into view, which was her father's familiar and rigorous handwriting. Over time, she gradually pieced together clues to the solution. She realized that the valuable information left behind by her father might be the key to resolving the current crisis.
The decision was made that night. The next day, Zhou Xiaoli returned to the factory with the record book, and she found Li Gang.
"Director Li, I have found a possible solution to the problem. Zhou Xiaoli's voice was full of determination.
Li Gang was anxious, and when he saw the record book in Zhou Xiaoli's arms, he couldn't help frowning: "How did you get in?"
"I am the daughter of an engineer and I have the right to contribute to the factory. Zhou Xiaoli replied without question.
At that moment, Li Gang saw Zhou Ming's shadow in Zhou Xiaoli's body, that kind of loyalty and dedication to work. He nodded, "Okay, tell me about your method." ”
Zhou Xiaoli opened the record book and pointed to several key points, "Look, here is a record of the emergency repair methods of XXX model machinery in special circumstances." I want to try. ”
Li Gang studied what she pointed out, and although he didn't fully understand the technical details, he could sense that this might be the key to solving the problem. He bowed, "Okay, then let you try." ”
Zhou Xiaoli followed the workers in the factory who were most familiar with the machinery to get off the production line, and she followed the instructions in the record book, unhurriedly operated, and the workers around her watched with bated breath. With the last screw tightened, the machine was slowly and smoothly running.
The workers couldn't help cheering, and Li Gang's face also showed a long-lost smile: "It seems that you have really found a way." ”
At this moment, Zhao Qiang, who had just returned from abroad, walked into the production workshop, and was greeted by a stable working machine and happy employees. He walked towards Li Gang: "Director Li, it seems that the problem has been solved?"
"It's Zhou Xiaoli, the daughter of Engineer Zhou. She found a solution. Li Gang pointed to Zhou Xiaoli, who was talking to the workers.
Zhao Qiang looked at Zhou Xiaoli, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes. He watched the production line, which had just been on the brink of collapse, now revived by a simple solution that had never been activated.
"Zhou Ming... He's a rare engineer. Zhao Qiang said with emotion, and then he said his next decision, "Tell Zhou Ming to let him come back to work on Monday." ”
When Li Gang heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty in his heart. Zhao Qiang gave him an affirmative look, as if to say, "This is the power of experience." ”
In the conversation between Zhao Qiang and Zhou Xiaoli, Li Gang realized that he might really have lost a valuable asset - those old employees who were full of wisdom and experience.
That Monday, the entire HC Semitek Machinery Factory was immersed in an inexplicable atmosphere. Many people knew that Zhou Ming would be back today, and they were both looking forward to it and nervous. Li Gang came to the company early, and he paced back and forth in the office, with mixed feelings.
There was a knock at the door, it was Zhou Ming. He was dressed in clean and tidy overalls, with a smile on his face, revealing a trace of calmness and firmness of the years.
Zhao Qiang walked out from behind him and greeted him: "Zhou Ming, welcome back." ”
"Thank you, Mr. Zhao, I'm very happy to be back here. Zhou Ming said sincerely.
Li Gang also walked over at this time, looked at Zhou Ming, and was a little embarrassed: "Engineer Zhou, about the previous matter, I... I want to say I'm sorry. ”
Zhou Ming smiled: "Director Li, it is normal for disagreements to occur in work, the important thing is that we can learn from it and make the factory better." ”
Zhao Qiang smiled and watched them talk, his heart full of relief. He said to Li Gang: "Director Li, this incident also taught us a lesson, sometimes, we ignore the most precious things. ”
"You're right, Mr. Zhao. I will listen more to the opinions and suggestions of employees in the future. Li Gang said that he learned a lot from this incident, especially to be more responsible and patient.
The atmosphere of the factory was rejuvenated by Zhou Ming's return, and everyone's enthusiasm for work was also ignited. His return is not only the return of a technical employee, but also a return of trust and humanized management.
A month later, with the joint efforts of Zhou Ming and other engineers, the factory successfully overcame all difficulties, and the orders were back on track again. Looking at the busy production line, Zhou Ming said to Zhao Qiang: "Mr. Zhao, believe me, we will do better." ”
"I've always believed it. Zhao Qiang said affirmatively, and then turned to Li Gang, "Right, Director Li?"
Li Gang nodded and replied with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Zhao." We have the best team. ”
Zhou Ming looked at the familiar working environment and was full of emotion. He recalled this series of events, and silently asked himself in his heart: "Maybe this is the charm of factory life, not just because we make products, but what we experience and learn, which makes us keep improving, isn't it?"