Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

"This place is really nice. Just looking at it makes people want to go in and stay there all day." Ran Qiuye stood at the door and exclaimed softly.

Wang Qiang also nodded, and he had a very good impression of this bookstore. "Then let's go in and take a look, pick a few books we like, find a corner to sit down, and enjoy the tranquility."

The two pushed the door open and walked in. The bookstore was filled with the faint aroma of paper and coffee, and the whole space was filled with a quiet atmosphere. Wang Qiang and Ran Qiuye each picked a few books they liked, and then found a corner by the window to sit down. Outside the window, the sunlight shone through the shadows of the trees, reflecting on the pages of the book, which seemed particularly warm.

Ran Qiuye picked up a collection of poems, opened it and read it carefully, with a quiet smile on her face. Wang Qiang chose a book about craft techniques and read it carefully. He felt that being with Ran Qiuye, even reading quietly like this, was a great enjoyment.

Time passed unnoticed, and the clock in the bookstore ticked, as if playing a melodious melody for this quiet time. Wang Qiang occasionally looked up and saw Ran Qiuye's focused expression, and he couldn't help feeling warm in his heart. He knew that he liked this kind of time with her more and more, and this feeling was both natural and beautiful.

"Wang Qiang, what book are you reading?" Ran Qiuye suddenly raised her head and asked with a smile, with a hint of curiosity in her tone.

Wang Qiang looked up at her, smiled, and said, "I'm reading a book about the latest processing technology. It talks about some techniques that I haven't come into contact with before. It's quite interesting. A hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, "You are such a studious person. Even when you come to the bookstore to relax, you are reading books related to work." There was a hint of ridicule in his tone, "This can also be considered a kind of interest. Seeing these new things always makes me feel very interesting, and it can also make me more motivated at work."

Ran Qiuye smiled lightly and shook his head. "You are really too serious about your work, but this is also your advantage. You work so hard, and you will definitely get good rewards."

Wang Qiang listened to Ran Qiuye's words. He knew that his passion and persistence for work were exactly what she appreciated, which made him feel extremely happy.

After reading for a while, the two decided to go to the store to order a cup of tea and take a break. Wang Qiang took the initiative to go to the counter and ordered two cups of coffee, one was his favorite black coffee, and the other was Ran Qiuye's favorite vanilla latte. He remembered that Ran Qiuye would order this flavor of coffee every time, and the sweet taste seemed to be as gentle and delicate as her personality. "Wang Qiang, you are always so thoughtful." Ran Qiuye took the coffee with a grateful smile on her face.

Wang Qiang smiled slightly. He knew that his concern for Ran Qiuye had gone beyond the boundaries of friendship, but he didn't dare to confess rashly. He only hoped to slowly impress her with his actions.

The two stayed in the bookstore for a while, enjoying this rare quiet and warm time. Wang Qiang felt that he had never been so happy as he was now. This simple happiness with Ran Qiuye was the moment he cherished the most.

As the afternoon sun gradually set, Wang Qiang and Ran Qiuye decided to leave the bookstore and continue walking on the old street. The crowd on the street gradually increased, and the shops were filled with shouts, making the whole street seem particularly lively. The two walked side by side in the bustling crowd, feeling relaxed and happy.

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Wang Qiang's father, Wang Laoer, is an experienced fitter in the factory. He has superb skills, is kind, and is a technical backbone of the factory. When Wang Qiang was a child, he often followed his father to the factory, and he was influenced by his father and had a strong interest in machinery. His father occasionally taught him some basic knowledge of fitter, and taught him how to use pliers, files, screwdrivers and other tools. This knowledge gradually took root in Wang Qiang's heart and aroused his curiosity about fitter skills.

As he grew older, Wang Qiang gradually realized his love for locksmithing skills. He didn't like studying, and the knowledge in the classroom was boring to him, but once he picked up the tools, he felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction. After graduating from junior high school, he decided not to continue studying, but chose to follow his father to learn locksmithing skills and embark on his father's career path.

Wang Qiang's decision was not supported by everyone. His mother hoped that he would continue to study, go to college in the future, and live a better life outside the courtyard. But Wang Qiang had made up his mind. He thought that instead of studying boringly in the classroom, it would be better to enter the society as soon as possible, learn a practical craft, and become a real fitter. He firmly believed that he could make a career in the fitter industry.

Father Wang Laoer was both pleased and worried about his son's choice. He was pleased that his son had finally found his direction and was willing to inherit his craft; but he was worried that this road was not easy to follow, as the work of a fitter was both hard and boring. Wang Laoer knew that fittering was not just simple physical labor, but a technical job that required constant study and practice. So he decided to personally take care of Wang Qiang, letting him start from the most basic work and gradually master the skills of fittering.

Wang Qiang's benchwork training began in a small workshop in a courtyard. His father built a simple workbench in the hut at home and bought some simple tools and materials. Every morning, he followed his father in the yard to start a day of learning. His first task was to practice filing, which seemed simple, but it took great patience and skills to file a rough piece of iron smooth and flat.

His father told him that the basic skill of a fitter is filing, and the filing technique directly affects the precision of parts and the finish of the surface. Wang Qiang used a file to file a piece of iron back and forth every day, and he did not allow any carelessness. At the beginning, his hands often felt sore and painful due to improper force, but his father told him that the force in his hands should be even, and he should not be too impatient or too relaxed. After several months of practice, Wang Qiang gradually mastered the filing technique and could file a rough piece of iron into a smooth mirror.

On the basis of filing, Wang Qiang began to learn drilling and tapping. His father asked him to practice on some scrap iron sheets and taught him how to use the drilling machine and tapping tools correctly. Wang Qiang soon discovered that this work not only requires strength, but also requires control of every detail. The angle and depth of drilling, the strength and speed of tapping are directly related to the quality of the final parts.

Under his father's careful guidance, Wang Qiang gradually mastered the skills of drilling and tapping. He began to be able to complete some simple parts processing independently, and his father also began to let him participate in some small repair work. Neighbors in the courtyard sometimes brought some small parts to Wang Qiang for help to repair.