Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Wang Qiang always takes every job seriously and never does it perfunctorily because the job is small. Gradually, people in the yard know that Wang Qiang is not only hardworking, but also has good skills.

As time went by, Wang Qiang's skills gradually improved, and his father decided to take him to the factory to see the world. The work in the factory was very different from the practice in the courtyard. The roar of the machines, the busy figures of people, and the operation of large mechanical equipment made Wang Qiang excited and nervous. He was assigned to a group and worked with several experienced fitters. At first, he could only do some auxiliary work, such as carrying materials, cleaning tools, and cleaning the workshop, but he did not feel bored. Instead, he learned a lot from these trivial jobs.

Seeing that he was diligent and eager to learn, the old fitters were also happy to teach him some skills. Wang Qiang humbly asked for advice and asked whenever he didn't understand, and soon won everyone's favor and recognition. They taught him how to identify different metal materials and how to choose appropriate tools and processing methods according to the characteristics of the materials. Wang Qiang not only learned quickly, but also remembered well. Every time he learned a new skill, he would go back home and practice repeatedly under the guidance of his father until he was proficient. Wang Qiang gradually mastered the basic skills of fitters, and he began to be able to complete some complex processing tasks independently. Once, he received a task to make precision parts, which was a great challenge for him. This part not only requires precise size, but also a smooth surface without a single flaw. With the help of his father, Wang Qiang carefully carried out each process, from design to cutting, from filing to drilling, and strived for perfection in every step.

After several days of hard work, Wang Qiang finally finished the part. When he handed the finished part to the team leader, the team leader carefully checked it, nodded with satisfaction, and praised him: "Xiao Wang, your craftsmanship is really good, just like your father's!" Wang Qiang was happy and proud after hearing this. This success made him more confident in his skills and more determined to become an excellent fitter.

However, the road to becoming a fitter is not always smooth. Wang Qiang has also encountered many setbacks and failures. Once, when he was processing an important part, due to carelessness, he deviated from the design drawing when drilling, causing the entire part to be scrapped. At that moment, he felt extremely frustrated and blamed himself. His father saw his loss and did not blame him, but comforted him by saying: "It is normal for a worker to fail. The important thing is to learn from failure and do better next time."

Wang Qiang was greatly encouraged by his father's words. He decided to learn from this failure, strictly demand himself, and strive for excellence. He began to pay more attention to every detail and carefully checked the drawings before each processing to ensure that there were no mistakes. He also paid more attention to learning and improving himself. In addition to working in the factory, he also used his free time to learn theoretical knowledge of benchwork and participate in various skill training.

Among the neighbors in the courtyard, Wang Qiang has gradually become a trusted "master fitter". Whether it's a broken toy of a neighbor's child or a problem with the door lock at home, everyone will think of Wang Qiang first. He is always eager to help, and he will take even the smallest problem seriously. This serious and responsible attitude not only won him the respect of his neighbors, but also earned him more recognition in the factory. Wang Qiang's skills in the field of fitter are becoming more and more sophisticated. He not only mastered traditional fitter skills, but also began to study some emerging processing technologies. He gradually became a technical backbone in the factory, responsible for some key parts processing tasks. The new apprentices in the factory also regard him as a role model and learn from him.

As Wang Qiang's days in the factory passed, his skills continued to improve. Although in the eyes of many people, he was already a skilled fitter, he always felt a little unsatisfied. He vaguely felt that although he had mastered many basic skills, he still had a lot to learn to become an excellent fitter. Especially when he saw the ease with which some old technicians handled complex workpieces, he couldn't help but feel a desire to become better and to master more skills and knowledge. Wang Qiang tossed and turned in bed, and the complex machines he saw in the workshop during the day kept appearing in his mind. Those parts with precise structures and complex processes made him feel an impulse he had never had before - he wanted to challenge himself and learn more advanced skills. It is not easy to do this. In addition to time and energy, it also requires great patience and perseverance.

"Can I really do it?" Wang Qiang asked himself. He knew that taking this path meant he would have to work harder than he was doing now, and even take the risk of failure. But there was a voice in his heart reminding him, "If you don't try, you will never know how far you can go."

The next day, Wang Qiang got up early, but his mood was heavier than usual. While eating breakfast, he was thinking about how to take the next step. At this time, his father Wang Laoer walked into the kitchen and saw that his son was worried, "What's wrong, Xiaoqiang? You don't look right today. What's the matter?" Finally, he told his father his thoughts: "Dad, I feel that the skills I have now are not enough. I want to learn some more advanced techniques, like those old technicians, to handle more complex workpieces. Nodded: "It's a good thing to have this idea, which shows that you are motivated. But you have to know that there are no shortcuts in the locksmith industry, and every step must be taken down to earth."

"I know, I just feel that I am not good enough and want to learn more." There was a firmness in Wang Qiang's tone.

The father was silent for a while, then said earnestly: "Since you have decided, then go for it. But remember, learning technology is not just about learning a craft, but also about learning patience. When you encounter a problem, don't be impatient, solve it slowly. The uneasiness in his heart seemed to subside a little. He decided that from today on, he would invest more time and energy to learn and improve his skills.

In the following days, Wang Qiang worked harder than ever. He began to pay attention to the operations of every old technician in the factory and asked them questions from time to time. In the workshop, he always stood aside and observed carefully, not missing any details. Sometimes after get off work, he would stay and repeat the operations he learned during the day alone until he was satisfied.

One day, he noticed an old technician machining a complex part.