Chapter 9, Dongying City

Xiao Hei did not care about that much and said, "I have several vocational school classmates in Dongying; I'll see who is available and just stay at their place."

Viewed through the lens of the 1980s, Dongying City was indeed a bustling metropolis

"Good, good." Xiao Hei nodded repeatedly, wishing he could stuff himself into the video hall right now

A very young girl, with fair skin, large eyes, and lips that are a vibrant red, appearing luscious and tempting. Her figure must also be exceptional, as even in the work uniform provided by the oil field, she can still showcase her waist and the curves of her chest, which must be quite impressive.

Although Dongying City is prosperous, it is still only at the level of a county-level city in later generations. Su Cheng gave up after a while and found the Victory Library, where he obtained a library card using his work ID and settled down in the reference room to read.

Even the workers who did not go believed in the words of Old Wu and others, and upon seeing Su Cheng, they jokingly called him "Worker Su"

She walked to the front windowsill and unfolded a blueprint. The oil field has its own research institute, and she came here today to seek advice.

Aren't you going home

Individuals living in the information age feel a profound sense of unease when they are deprived of information

The working class of 1987 represented the most advanced productive forces. The workers believed in technology and valued character. Su Cheng merely showcased a small portion of his skills, yet received praise from dozens of teammates, and no one felt jealous as a result

Tomorrow I will arrange a vehicle for you, along with Xiao Hei and Lao Jiang, to return. It must be difficult for good university students like you to be out here in such a desolate place. Dou Wanshan is the kind of worker who possesses a strong sense of ownership; after speaking, he draped a towel over his shoulder and went about his grooming.

Having spent a long time in the oil field, now any paper with writing on it makes him feel relaxed

Among everyone, it is Xiao Hei who calls out the most affectionately and enthusiastically

Lao Jiang went straight home, and Xiao Hei eagerly asked: "Su Gong, shall we go to Dongying?"

After enduring for a month, Su Cheng read every piece of paper and every word he could find two or three times, but ultimately, nothing happened. However, after reading, Su Cheng felt somewhat bewildered.

Su Cheng leaned forward to take a look and smiled, saying, "Is it a shaft sleeve connection?"

The next day marked the holiday in Su City. Dou Wanshan hired a truck for transporting parts, allowing the three of them to sit in the cargo area while he went to work himself

Xiaobaihua hesitated for a moment and said, "Could you help me take a look at this blueprint?"

Oh dear, I apologize

Most of the residents here are oil field workers. According to the current state-owned enterprise policies, the families of these workers are also the responsibility of the company. Although the wages are low and somewhat limited, when combined, the purchasing power of the two salaries is quite good

As time went by, the reputation of Su Gong fell upon the shoulders of the 22-year-old Su Cheng

Dou Wanshan returned from outside and saw Su Cheng gazing blankly at the brightly lit scene ahead. He laughed heartily and called out, "Xiao Su, are you wanting to go into the city?"

"How do you know I want to learn about reducers?" The little white flower clearly had not received any education on being cautious about her figure

From a close distance, the delicate little white flowers appear even more beautiful, with their pinkish-white petals and dewy little mouths, stirring a sense of longing in Su Cheng's heart

Xiaobaihua looked suspiciously at the book in her hand, suddenly realizing, and said: "Do you understand what a reducer is?"

The girl, only slightly shorter than him, blinked her big eyes and said softly, "It's okay, just wait and see."

Su Cheng chuckled silently and said, "If Hong Kong's Category III films require 1% of your salary, is it really worth it? In that case, I will take a stroll around first and then come back here to find you"

At this moment, the two were facing each other. Su Cheng estimated that she was at most eighteen or nineteen years old, perhaps even younger, as fresh and delicate as a little white flower

The well site operates on a schedule of three days of day shifts followed by three days of night shifts, with each shift lasting 12 hours, and then three days off. The work is quite demanding, yet the intensity is not particularly high. Su Cheng is diligently familiarizing himself with the oil extraction equipment of this era. During his time at school, he spent the first two years studying theory, the third year working with a mentor, and only in the fourth year did he begin his internship, where he encountered equipment from at least the 1990s. He saw a lot but had little hands-on experience. However, at the well site, the situation is completely different; he hardly sees a book in a day, yet his hands are always covered in oil.

Where to stay in Dongying? There are allocated dormitories in the compound of the Su City Command of the Gudong Oilfield. If you go to Dongying, staying at a guesthouse can also be a hassle

Su Cheng handed over the book and smiled, saying, "In fact, if you want to learn about the knowledge related to reducers, you should start with maintenance aspects; tracing back to the principles will be much simpler"

After he learned the skills from Master Wu, he approached Su Cheng to ask various questions. Of course, every time he asked a question, Su Cheng would routinely toss him a cigarette.

Su Cheng shrugged and smiled, saying: "The equipment in the oil field is limited; apart from the reducers, only the power equipment requires a large number of gears. As for motors and the like, learning about them is just too difficult"

The well site is rather desolate, and the worst part is the complete lack of entertainment. When the workers return from their shifts, they often fall asleep immediately, too lazy to even take off their clothes. Upon waking, they eat a little, and at most engage in card games or chatting. There are no books or newspapers, and the only radio they have is treated like a treasure.

Due to the broad scope of topics such as gears and transmission relationships, it may take one or two years to fully understand them from a top-down perspective. However, the applicability in oil fields is limited, so it should be approached from a bottom-up perspective.

If you get tired of standing, just sit down; if you get tired of sitting, lean against the wall. Su Cheng calmly flipped through the books. Shengli Oilfield is a large organization, and the library has an abundance of books and materials.

At this moment, Su City truly felt the essence of the 1980s

The commuter bus made another stop in the middle, and it was around noon when we finally arrived at Kenli County

Living in someone else's home

After much effort, they finally found a nearby place. Xiao Hei, while shamelessly admiring the promotional posters of swimsuit beauties outside, pulled Su Cheng along and said: "The movies here are all from Hong Kong, and the ticket is only 1 yuan each, definitely worth it"

After reading two boring literary works, he eventually moved to the reference area. Recalling his previous experience of repairing the gearbox, he reached out and pulled out a book titled "Gear Relationships".

Due to the position, Su Cheng glanced back and then turned around. However, that glance left a remarkable impression on him

Of course. Su Cheng raised his head with considerable confidence; at least in terms of vision, he is twenty years ahead of this era

"Do you want to read this book?" Su Cheng said, yet did not extend the book.

Looking back, Su Cheng walked down the sidewalk and the bookstore, suddenly recalling that the job he had found before his time travel seemed to pay only about 1,000 yuan. If the movie ticket costs more than 10 yuan, it would exceed 1% of his monthly salary.

Those born in the 21st century have the opportunity to see beautiful women, but computers present a flat image, and the colors are distorted. When it comes to the real-life beauty of flawless skin and impressive figures, such sights are rarely seen in Suzhou

Ah?

Why?

On the other hand, Dongying is a newly established city, with buildings that are quite impressive due to investments from the state and enterprises. We are no longer in an era where shoddy construction is tolerated; units are building their own houses. Four- and five-story buildings are already considered outdated, while six- and seven-story structures do not seem particularly grand. Elevators have quietly appeared, and although there are not many cars on the roads, people's attire is no longer uniform.

Meanwhile, a pair of soft little hands also touched the spine of the book, quickly retracting upon making contact with Su Cheng

"Su Gong, you are great in every way, but you tend to overthink things. They are just young people, it's nothing to worry about." Xiao Hei pulled Su Cheng onto the bus

Xiao Hei pouted and said, "What does it mean to be at home? Let me tell you, in Dongying City, there are plenty of good things—places to sing, watch movies, and eat and drink. There is no shortage of options"

There are rarely any vacant shops near the main street, with restaurants, clothing stores, and grocery stores being the most common, yet Xiao Hei is constantly searching for a video hall