When the factory's decision reached the workshop, it was like a stone being thrown into the ground, sparking a flurry of discussion. Some breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that finally someone dared to take the lead in solving the problem; others were skeptical, feeling that Liu Li, a young female worker, was taking too much risks; still others were waiting to see her make a fool of herself, saying privately, "Don't damage the foreign equipment, we won't be able to afford the compensation."

Director Zhao heard all of this and was more anxious than anyone else—the military parts were stuck on the grinding machine, and every day it wasn't resolved, the losses would only increase. After the meeting, instead of returning to the workshop, he climbed to the roof of the factory building to get some fresh air. The early autumn wind made his face feel tight, and as he looked down at the factory buildings, his mind kept replaying Liu Li's appearance after she joined the factory.

When Liu Li was first recruited, Director Zhao wondered: Could a high school girl endure the hardships of the machining workshop? But Liu Li quickly proved him wrong with her actions—she was more diligent than anyone else when it came to sharpening drill bits and identifying steel; when Sun Peng gossiped about her, she didn't argue or make a fuss, but just focused on filing that cube, and the final product even impressed Master Wang; she won two awards in the skills competition, and remained calm and collected when dealing with a vise malfunction; when Sun Peng broke the lathe, she stepped forward to find a solution and finally fixed the equipment... This girl wasn't just good at working; she also had a sharp mind and could stay calm in the face of problems, unlike the average young apprentice.

He recalled what Master Wang had said at the meeting: "If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility." Master Wang was a level eight master craftsman in the factory, who had made a living with his skills all his life. The fact that he could vouch for Liu Li was more valuable than anything else. Fu Jingchen, a professionally trained technician, also said that Liu Li's analysis was sound—the fact that both of them agreed meant that Liu Li's thoughts were not just wild guesses.

"Let's take a gamble!" Director Zhao clenched his fist, having made up his mind. Rather than waiting for experts who might not arrive for who knows when, and watching production be delayed, it's better to trust Liu Li and Master Wang's judgment this time!

He went down from the rooftop, quickly returned to the workshop office, and called over Master Wang, Liu Li, Fu Jingchen, as well as Section Chief Li of the Equipment Department and the machine repair team leader.

"You all know the factory's decision," Director Zhao said, glancing around at everyone before finally fixing his gaze on Liu Li. His tone was resolute. "Now, stop discussing whether we should do it or not, and start thinking about how to do it well!"

He pointed at Liu Li and Fu Jingchen: "You need to refine the plan you prepared earlier! Write down clearly how to operate each step, what tools to use, what problems might arise, and how to deal with them! Especially the measurements, they must be accurate to the 'micrometer'!"

"Yes!" Liu Li and Fu Jingchen quickly agreed, their eyes sparkling.

Then he looked at Master Wang and said, "Master Wang, you have plenty of experience. This time you're in charge. The safety and precision during disassembly and assembly depend entirely on your supervision."

Master Wang nodded without saying much, but his eyes revealed a steady and reliable demeanor.

Finally, I said to Section Chief Li and the machine repair foreman, "You two cooperate fully! Find any tools or measuring instruments you need right away! Put everything else in the workshop aside and prioritize this emergency repair!"

"Don't worry, Director Zhao, we will definitely cooperate!" The two of them were quite forthcoming.

Director Zhao stood up, his voice deepening: "If we can't fix this grinding machine, our workshop will lose all face, and we won't be able to complete the factory's military production tasks! The factory leaders trust us, so we have to get it done! Let me be frank with you, go for it! I'll coordinate if there are any difficulties, and I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room perked up. Liu Li felt a warmth in her heart—Director Zhao wasn't simply assigning a task; he was placing his complete trust in her. She straightened her chest: "Director Zhao, rest assured, we will definitely do our best to fix the grinder!"

The emergency repair battle in the workshop began with Director Zhao's "final decision." All eyes were on Master Wang, Liu Li, and Fu Jingchen—this battle could only be won, not lost.