Chapter 55: She Actually Rejected Such a Good Job

Qiu Yinuo took Jinzi and followed the people from Taolin Village. Along the way, one of them asked her, “Would it be alright if we observe while you repair the tractor?”

“Sure.”

Qiu Qianjin didn’t have time to stop her sister. How silly—teaching a disciple might end up starving the master.

Ping’an Village was very close to Taolin Village, only a half-hour walk away.

Most of the people there, she had seen before, except for three unfamiliar faces. They were dressed in neat Zhongshan suits, looking nothing like people from Taolin Village.

They seemed more like…

Leaders here to inspect the work.

Thinking back to the conversation on the way, when the people from Taolin Village had asked her about allowing observation, Qiu Yinuo felt like she was beginning to understand.

It seemed like a profitable opportunity had arrived.

Village Head Lin didn’t introduce the three people, and Qiu Yinuo didn’t ask.

There was no need to ask now—she would know soon enough after finishing the repairs.

Qiu Yinuo quietly asked Jinzi, “Did you remember all the tools I taught you to recognize?”

Jinzi hesitated. “Um, I think so.”

“…” It seemed like love had completely filled his mind, leaving no room for anything else.

Village Head Lin guided Qiu Yinuo over to check the parts they had purchased. “Take a look and see if they’re correct.”

“Mm, they’re the right parts. But the quality…” She hesitated—a bit average.

“What’s wrong with them?” someone interjected.

“These are parts from Tractor Factory No. 3. Do you know how reputable our factory is? Even people from the south come all the way up here just to get our parts. You won’t find better quality anywhere else.” The speaker, Director Liu, was full of pride in the parts produced by his factory.

Truth be told, it had irked him a little that Qiu Yinuo hadn’t looked even the slightest bit impressed when they first met.

“Oh!” she replied mildly. Sure, the northeast was known as an industrial stronghold, but compared to the world she came from, the tech here still lagged far behind.

Seeing her indifferent reaction, Director Liu and his two colleagues exchanged glances, all of them catching a trace of disappointment in each other’s eyes.

If she really knew how to fix tractors, she should’ve been able to tell at a glance that their parts were among the most advanced in the country.

But her plain expression unsettled them. Now they weren’t sure whether this whole trip was even worth it.

Meanwhile, Qiu Yinuo was still thinking about the sticky rice dumplings her mom was steaming. Those are best eaten fresh out of the pot.

All she wanted was to finish up quickly and hurry home for a bite.

She laid out all the parts and sorted them, then began unscrewing the old ones.

Her movements were efficient and well-practiced, methodically replacing each component.

While working, she narrated what she was doing, and Jinzi—though a bit clumsy—managed to hand her the correct tools on cue.

As she calmly explained the process step by step, the three men grew more serious, craning their necks to observe her technique more closely.

From time to time, they asked technical questions. Qiu Yinuo had solid knowledge of repairs, though when it came to research and development, she only knew the surface—just what she’d picked up while shadowing her own team back in her world.

But even that superficial knowledge was enough to make the three men visibly excited.

Given the intense foreign suppression and the domestic turmoil that had drained away so much homegrown talent, even a small idea could be a godsend to the nation at this time.

For those who worked in technical fields, every scrap of knowledge was precious. Even the smallest contribution could strengthen the country just a little bit more.

In Qiu Yinuo’s eyes, whether it was a car or a tractor, both were motor vehicles—and many things worked on the same principles.

The idea of future car development subtly emerged as Qiu Yinuo shared her thoughts, even if they couldn’t fully understand it. The direction in which they should strive was their own concern.

She firmly believed that the country’s leap from nothing to something, from weakness to strength, was the result of the efforts of millions of people.

Before long, Director Liu managed to push Qiu Qianjin aside, and Xiao Li began asking more technical questions, while Xiao Wang, though not as knowledgeable, was quick to pass tools.

The three technical professionals bombarded Qiu Yinuo with specialized questions, which really opened the eyes of the people from Taolin Village.

The atmosphere was strange, yet unexpectedly harmonious.

“Alright,” Qiu Yinuo said, checking the water and oil in the machine.

With the bitter cold of the northeastern winter, the water inside had frozen. She asked Village Head Lin to boil a kettle of hot water.

After pouring it over the radiator to thaw the ice, she quickly turned the crank and the machine started with its familiar rumble.

The people from Taolin Village were stunned. Was it really fixed?

With her ample figure, Qiu Yinuo had finally completed the task and was a bit tired. As she climbed onto the tractor, she was panting.

Then, to everyone’s shock, she drove the tractor around the rice mill twice.

Qiu Qianjin’s mouth hung open in disbelief. When did my sister learn to drive a tractor? This is way too cool!

Secretary Yang rubbed his eyes. “My God, she knows how to drive a tractor?”

Village Head Lin laughed and said, “This young lady is something else!”

Director Liu exchanged a look with the other two, and from their eyes, it was clear they had reached a silent agreement. They nodded confidently.

The weather was too cold, or else Qiu Yinuo would have wanted to drive it a bit longer.

After parking the tractor, Qiu Yinuo looked at Village Head Lin. “The tractor is fixed. Village Head Lin, I hope I’ve lived up to your expectations. It’s getting late, so I’ll leave with my brother now.”

Hearing that she was about to leave, Xiao Li grew anxious. “Comrade Qiu, wait, we need to talk to you.”

Xiao Wang introduced the three of them, then said, “Actually, we’d like to invite you to be a technical advisor at our Tractor Factory No. 3.”

Qiu Qianjin gasped. Still reeling from the shock of seeing his sister drive the tractor, he was now stunned by their words. His sister was going to work at the most famous factory in their city?

His mom was going to be so shocked, she might faint!

The people from Taolin Village were also envious. Why couldn’t such good fortune fall on them?

They didn’t even know what was wrong with their tractor. It was clear why they couldn’t encounter such opportunities.

Village Head Lin really liked Qiu Yinuo. She never cared about rewards for her work and was straightforward, so he naturally hoped she would seize this opportunity.

“Yinuo, this is Tractor Factory No. 3 we’re talking about! You should accept it.”

Afraid she might miss such a great opportunity, Village Head Lin almost wished he could agree on her behalf.

But Qiu Yinuo simply asked, “Is it a full-time, on-site position?”

Ever since she gave up on chasing after things, she’d developed an aversion to high-pressure work. All she wanted was a life of comfort and ease.

Director Liu was momentarily stunned. “Of course it’s full-time.” Then, seeing her lackluster response, he added, “But if you do well, you can become a permanent staff member.”

A secure job—an iron rice bowl. It’d be something to be proud of.

But Qiu Yinuo quickly waved her hands. “That won’t do. Sitting in an office all day is too tiring. This kind of job really isn’t for me.”

The crowd nearly spat blood on the spot.

She turned down a job at Tractor Factory No. 3?! Just like that?!