Back to the Past to Become a Fishing King-Chapter 554 - 319: Character Test

A fish bait production line isn't just controlled by one controller; there are many modules with different functions that have emergency independent switches, ensuring safety in case of unexpected situations.

In the current workshop of the bait factory, as many as six different functional production lines are operating around the clock, with twenty or thirty control switches of various sizes in the power distribution room.

"Uncle... what do all these controllers manage? Why am I here?" Xiaobao, like Granny Liu in the Grand View Garden, looked around with wide eyes, starting to feel a bit lost.

"You little rascal, you usually seem pretty smart, how can you be so clueless at a critical moment! You look so tired, I found you something easier to do! In the whole workshop, only this room has chairs!" Old Liu said, half-jokingly.

"Oh, so that's how it is! So, what am I responsible for here?" Xiaobao nodded, suddenly realizing.

"On duty, usually nothing happens, but if something does, they'll call you on the walkie-talkie! But one thing, you can't slack off or doze off! If any production risk occurs, the responsibility of the person on duty in the power distribution room is very serious! Do you understand?"

"Understood, can I play with my phone?" Xiaobao continued to ask.

"Especially to point out, no playing with phones in the power distribution room! Distraction can lead to problems!

Let me put it this way, as long as the equipment in the workshop is running, even if you need to pee, you must do it in the room! Do you understand?" Old Liu said with a wicked smirk.

Actually, anyone who's been in the factory knows that the power distribution room is important, maintenance and repairs all focus on this place. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

But as long as someone is awake and able to hear the walkie-talkie, then things like phones or novels don't matter.

The reason Old Liu is laying down the rules so strictly is to test the other person. There's a set of cameras under the eaves outside the power distribution room, one of them is pointed inside the room, from a high perspective, everything the people inside do can be seen from the monitoring room.

"Uh, not even when peeing? I... I understand!"

Although Xiaobao had some experiences traveling around, this was his first time in a factory, and he'd never been to a place like the power distribution room before, so he didn't know if Old Liu's rules were real or fake. He nodded with skepticism.

"Those are all the rules, can you handle it? If you can, then you take over the shift today; if you can't, you go back to carrying the burlap sacks!" Old Liu added fuel to the fire.

"I can! I can do it! Isn't it just being on duty, and there's a chair to sit on! I can do it, much better than carrying fish bait!"

Xiaobao remembered the fear caused by the fish bait yesterday and agreed immediately.

"Alright, today you will be on duty! I'll teach you how to use this walkie-talkie!

This is the channel button, press it once to switch channels. This is the button to press when speaking. If someone speaks, and you hear it, you say copy; if there's a situation where you need to cut the power, you just follow the procedure!

With so many controllers, the top row are the main switches, six lines, six main switches!

They are numbered on top. If there's an unexpected situation and you really can't figure out which switch to pull, just press the red one, wait three seconds, and pull down all the switches!"

"Understood!" Xiaobao nodded repeatedly.

"Find a couple of cola bottles to handle the peeing issue. If you need to drink water, go to the office and get a thermos! Oh, and if you need to go number two, do it now; I'll cover for you while you get ready!"

"Alright!" Xiaobao nodded and walked out.

As long as he doesn't have to work, anything is better. This is much more comfortable than carrying fish bait!

In less than five minutes, Xiaobao was back with a large bottle of cola, cigarettes, cola, and two bags of sunflower seeds.

If he can't play with his phone or read novels, cracking some sunflower seeds should be okay. Xiaobao thought to himself.

"Tsk tsk, you're living quite the life!" Old Liu glanced at Xiaobao's prepared snacks and said with a smile.

"Brought you a pack of cigarettes; you have a strong craving, and this is a gift from your nephew!" Xiaobao took out a still-sealed pack of Blue Happy cigarettes from his pocket and handed it to Old Liu.

"Okay! I'll take the cigarettes! Do a good job! I have other things to do, I'm leaving now! Call me if there's anything urgent!"

"Okay! I guarantee I'll handle the shift properly!" Xiaobao promised, patting his chest.

"Good luck!"

...

After parting with Xiaobao, Old Liu walked around the workshop with his hands behind his back and then returned to his own office.

Yes, you read that right, Old Liu has his own private office at the factory.

The boss that Liu Zi mentioned arranging for Xiaobao was actually Old Liu.

Old Liu is somewhat of a veteran in the factory, having been recruited by Zhao Bingguang when the factory first started, and he's stayed here ever since. Initially, he was a technician, then became a team leader, and now, although he's named a workshop director, he actually performs the duties of deputy factory manager.

In title, the factory director is Zhang Yang, but Zhang Yang is just a hands-off boss. Unless there's new bait development, you won't see him for ages.

Over the years, this bait factory has expanded from its initial two production lines to six, all under Old Liu's leadership.

Old Liu has deep feelings for this place, and coupled with the fact that Zhang Yang never treats his employees poorly, you work eight parts, and you'll get paid ten parts.

Characters like Old Liu are the backbone of the company. Not only does Old Liu have a separate office, but he also has a two-bedroom apartment in the town provided by Zhang Yang, where his wife from back home and his young son who is studying have been properly settled.