Each of them, with their hearts ready to be slaughtered, gathered in the school grounds and waited for the general to arrive.
Zheng Quchi rushed over after finishing his work.
She saw hundreds of craftsmen lined up in four rows, standing in front of the high platform they had built. She didn't know whether it was because they were nervous or afraid of what would happen next, but their faces were all pale green.
Well, it may also be because I have eaten too many wild vegetables recently.
"Hey, Ah Qing, come here quickly."
Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong saw Zheng Quchi coming and saw that she was still standing there in a daze, so they quickly recruited people.
"Hey, okay." Zheng Quchi subconsciously walked towards them.
Makoto Yi squeezed to the side, trying to free up a seat: "Hey, brother, please give way, my little brother is going to come and stand next to us."
Originally, they, the car-making craftsmen in their thirties, were standing in a group. The team was so huge and overbearing that it pushed others to the side, which was quite unpleasant to others. Now, another person has to be squeezed in, so Someone refused to do it.
"Why? He is just a handyman. The people standing here are all craftsmen. You tell him to stand aside."
Although it is not explicitly stipulated, this small area under the high platform is the best place for all the craftsmen to compete and show their faces when inspected by the leaders. It is also the person who has the reputation among the hundreds of craftsmen, so that others will not compete with him or give in.
Although they were scared to death of Yu Wensheng in their hearts, they could not shrink from the treatment they deserved. But now, in this position close to the center, why should they ask him to give in casually?
Mu Gaoyi thought he was playing house and giving a place to an acquaintance? Bah.
Mu Gaoyi said unconvinced: "As I said, we are in the same team, you——"
"Don't be impulsive." Shi Hetong quickly stopped him to prevent him from quarreling with others at this time.
If the general were to see it soon, no one would be left behind.
As soon as Zheng Quchi came over, he saw that Mu Gaoyi had a conflict with the craftsman next to him. The two of them looked cross-eyed, and neither one liked the other.
The sound of their quarrel was not quiet, and Zheng Quchi also heard it.
"Forget it, I can stand anywhere."
Zheng Quchi reconciled the situation.
She doesn't care about things like the C position at all. She believes that people who are incompetent will collapse when they stand in the spotlight, while those who are capable will eventually shine even if they are lost in the crowd.
This "battlefield" is the territory they "fighted" for. There is no reason why she should occupy a place without doing anything when she comes, right?
"I'll just stand over there. You guys can stand together."
Zheng Quchi said hello to Mu Gaoyi and the others, and consciously stood at the edge, not trying to steal anyone's position or light.
Seeing Ah Qing standing obediently on the side, he was already "smaller" than the average craftsman, but now he was completely obscured by this group of tall people.
The craftsmen who built the car already had a good impression of Ah Qing. Although yesterday's test of the car was not satisfactory, they all glared at her now when they saw her pitiful appearance of letting others bully her. Give that person a look.
The man didn't take it seriously at first, but the cannibalistic looks from one, two, and finally thirty or so people were like thorns in his back. He finally couldn't stand these people, so he changed places with others and hurriedly hid away. .
Others didn't know how they could become so cohesive after just a few days and building a car together.
At the same time, is there anything wrong with standing up for someone who doesn't stand with them?
Wasn't there still a quarrel yesterday? It's just that embarrassingly broken car. Could it be that they haven't broken up yet... right?
Yes, these people guessed it right, they did not give up.
Yesterday, they listened to Ah Qing's words and went back to wash away all the dirt and pressure accumulated over the years, then fell down and slept hard for the whole day regardless.
When they woke up at dawn, they seemed to be alive again. The fatigue on their bodies, the tension, anxiety in their hearts, and all kinds of miscellaneous conditions were all washed away as their bodies relaxed.
They recalled what A Qing said and re-examined every word, including her expression and tone at that time. Their mentality was completely different.
She asked them if they never had confidence in what they were making.
Yes.
When they first joined, they had the mentality of giving it a try, but they were already at the end of their ropes.
But later it was no longer the case.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be so proud, so proud that they would like to call people from all over the world to come and see what kind of incredible thing they have created.
Why did they gain confidence later?
They thought hard and thought, and finally understood.
Because judging from their experience as craftsmen for so many years, although it seems so unattainable, it is also carved so realistically that they have the ability to make it.
Their doubts were all smoothed away one by one, and their worries were smoothed away one by one.
It was Ah Qing's complete and perfect design that gave them this confidence.
"Mu Gaoyi, Shi Hetong, let's go crazy with you this time."
"The same goes for me. Even if the thing we worked hard to make is destroyed, I still have to show it to its full glory!"
So today, they are back together again instead of going back to being alone.
They have to compete as a group for that share of glory.
They who were still disappointed and angry yesterday seemed to have changed their faces now. They had all sublimated their awareness and were no longer afraid of embarrassment, no longer feeling sorry for themselves, no longer blaming others!
Ah Qing is right, there is no conclusion until the last moment.
Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong looked surprised.
These people really can change their faces faster than the sky.
But that’s fine, let’s accompany Ah Qing to be willful this time, and look back with no regrets and live up to the future!
——
Fu Changfeng saw such a heart-warming scene yesterday, but because of Ah Qing's face, he couldn't help but laugh at it.
But in such an occasion and atmosphere, he didn't have the chance to talk to Ah Qing, but this was a good opportunity.
She was standing alone in a remote area, surrounded by people she didn't know, and she was so pitiful...
He slowly moved out of his usual spot, squeezed all the way through, and finally came to stand on the edge.
He didn't care if others looked at him strangely, he just wanted to get close to Ah Qing, and then...
Nothing happened. Zheng Quchi didn't even notice that there was someone next to her. She was thinking about something and didn't look out the window.
Ahem...
Fu Changfeng cleared his throat deliberately, quite deliberately, to attract her attention.
Zheng Quchi heard it, but she didn't think much about it. She was afraid that the spittle from the other party's cough would splash around her, so she quietly moved to the side.
Fu Changfeng was simply dumbfounded.
He finally no longer expected her to take the initiative to notice him, and directly shouted: "Aqing."
Huh?
Zheng Quchi immediately turned his head and saw Fu Changfeng.
She frowned subconsciously.
Why did this annoying guy come and stand next to her? Is he doing so poorly in the craftsman guild now?
Seeing that A Qing clearly didn't want to see him, Fu Changfeng felt aggrieved and got angry.
But Zheng Quchi preemptively asked: "Why did you call me? Isn't it because of what happened before that I still hold a grudge and plan to cause trouble for me?"
She asked directly.
Fu Changfeng was stunned by her straightforward words. When he remembered what happened before, he looked embarrassed and his anger was extinguished.
"not me……"
"You what?"
She looked at him with wary eyes.
Fu Changfeng originally came to express his gratitude, but he couldn't say it in front of her. He wanted to explain that he only hated Shi Hetong and the others, not her. He just hoped that she would not be with those two villains in the future. Together, he can take her...
But as soon as he touched her clear and penetrating eyes, he knew that no matter what he said, she would not believe him.
Also, his words and deeds were so arrogant and domineering before, and he also said evil words to her. She didn't like him at all... But even so, she still kindly reminded him... It has to be said that her character is different from those two little ones. People are completely different.
"I'm not bad."
He choked out this last sentence.
Zheng Quchi was dumbfounded and asked him strangely: "What did you say?"
Fu Changfeng took a deep breath and said, "Don't listen to what Mu Gaoyi and the others said. They have a grudge against me and are always against me. They must have said a lot of bad things about me."
The more Zheng Quchi listened, the more confused he became: "No, I don't care what kind of person you are. What on earth do you want to say to me? If nothing happens, just keep quiet. General Yuwen is coming soon."
Fu Changfeng's face turned the color of pig liver: "I have something to do. I just want to say that the thing you reminded me of before really happened..."
He got stuck again.
Seeing that he stopped talking, Zheng Quchi spoke.
"Oh, about that, you..." She stared at him suspiciously: "Are you here to thank me?"
The main reason is that his current attitude is so strange. He is completely different from the one before. He stops talking and is as anxious as a monkey scratching his head.
"I, what if I say yes?" He summoned up the courage to ask her.
Zheng Quchi thanked Bumin and said: "No, I remind you, it's just because I don't want to see any construction site accidents, not because I want to help you. Since you have grudges with Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong, then you should You can’t be friends with me either.”
She didn't know what grudges there were between them, but Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong had already taken a liking to her. Before they made any principled mistakes, she and they were allies and companions, so Fu Changfeng would naturally It is not within the scope of her acceptance.
After all, in a small group, the most taboo thing is to be a wallflower. If both parties want to form a good relationship, they will lose in the end.
Fu Changfeng looked at her blankly. When he realized what she meant, he felt a strong sense of shame and disappointment.
Is she rejecting his request for peace?
He didn't know how to digest this emotion, so he could only hold on to his face and said coldly: "I'm just here to tell you that you are indeed right, but this is just a coincidence. Don't overthink it. Who wants to make friends with you? You’re so smart."
The last four words are a complete reflection of his heart. When he talks about others, it also stabs his own chest with hatred.
After saying that, he walked away angrily without waiting for Ah Qing's reaction or reply.
Zheng Quchi looked at his back as if he was running away: "... His temper is still as bad as ever."
Fu Changfeng's matter was a fleeting thing in her mind, and the next thing was the important thing that she needed to concentrate on.
Hundreds of people waited in the school grounds for about a quarter of an hour before a group of people came to the entrance of the school grounds. The leader was Yu Wensheng, who was wearing a straight military robe.
He was wearing a silver mask and a long cloak, followed by his guardian kings Zebang and Wei Yao on his left and right, Fu Rong on the back and side, and even Runtu came behind them.
Zheng Quchi was a little surprised when he saw Runtu.
He might have been with Yu Wensheng before, but the frequency was probably not high, and she didn't know him, so she didn't notice him at all. But now that they were acquaintances, she knew that Runtu should also be one of Yu Wensheng's personal followers. .
On the high platform, Yu Wensheng lifted his robe and sat down. He intertwined his hands and cast a pair of slightly narrowed smiling eyes on them: "The time limit given to you is up. Now it's time to show me the results of your hard work."
Below, the group of craftsmen froze and responded with a stiff head: "Yes."
Yu Wensheng scanned the things placed on the table and set the rules: "Why don't you come and vote."
"vote?"
"How to vote?"
the craftsmen asked nervously.
Yu Wensheng glanced at Wang Zebang, and he stepped forward to explain: "You are the top craftsmen in Ye country, so it shouldn't be difficult to judge whether something is good or bad, whether it is worth it, or even whether it has enough value. So I will leave the remaining authority to you. Whichever thing will be displayed next that satisfies you, just vote for it. In the end, the one with the most votes will win."
Yu Wensheng's eyes searched for something among the craftsmen, but after looking around, he found nothing.
Where is she?
After a long break from work, no one has arrived?
"Licensing."
Several soldiers were carrying a tray with finger-length wooden signs on it, with a red letter "vote" carved on them, which would be used for voting later.
Each person took a piece in his hand, and a total of one hundred and seven pieces were distributed.
"How many people are there in the craftsman group?" Yu Wensheng asked.
Someone came forward and answered: "A total of one hundred and six people."
"Oh~" Yu Wensheng asked with a smile: "Who is the extra person?"
Everyone immediately turned their heads, as if they were diverted, revealing the obscured figure at the bottom of the water.
Zheng Quchi, who suddenly became a conspicuous person, glanced around, and then when she met Yu Wensheng's eyes that seemed to have finally caught her, her scalp was numb.
Seeing that there was no answer, she had no choice but to go in on her own.
"It's the little one, Ah Qing."
"Your name is Ah Qing. This name is simple and easy to remember. You are so short and you stand so far back. No wonder I didn't see you just now."
Yu Wensheng's words immediately stunned everyone present.
And Zheng Quchi didn't know how to reply for a moment. It was recognized that she was short. What did he mean by deliberately singling her out? Humiliating, ridiculing or just not interesting?
At this time, Wei Yao understood the dark thoughts of his general. After receiving the instructions, he stepped forward with a smile and pretended to be serious: "Ah Qing, come forward. If you are short, don't stand behind, so as not to prevent the general from looking at you." I didn’t see anyone, so I thought I was missing someone.”
(End of chapter)
