Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

This part not only requires extremely high precision, but also requires constant adjustment of angle and strength during operation, which makes Wang Qiang feel an unprecedented challenge. He stood aside and watched for a long time, full of questions in his mind: How can such precision be achieved? If it were me, could I do it just as well?

Finally, he couldn't hold back his doubts, so he stepped forward and asked hesitantly, "Master, this part is so complicated, how did you make it? Do you have any tricks?"

The old technician put down the tools in his hand, smiled and patted Wang Qiang on the shoulder: "Xiao Wang, the trick is actually very simple, just use your heart. You have to understand its structure and understand why each step is done in this way in order to grasp its essence. But the doubts in his heart have not been completely resolved. He realized that just repeating the operation would not allow him to truly understand the truth. He must go deep into the mechanical principles and understand the logic behind each step in order to truly master this complex skill. Wang Qiang began to study the mechanical principles more deeply. He went to the library to borrow a large number of professional books, and buried his head in reading when he returned home at night. He found that many seemingly simple operations actually contain profound theoretical knowledge behind them. This knowledge gave him a new understanding of the fitter industry and made him pursue his skills more highly. Wang Qiang was studying a book on mechanical design under the lamp when he suddenly heard a gentle knock on the door in the yard. He looked up and saw his mother coming in with a bowl of hot soup.

"You are so busy every day that you don't even have time to eat," the mother gently scolded, putting the bowl of soup on the table, "No matter how much you study, you must take care of your health."

Wang Qiang smiled sheepishly and took the bowl of soup: "Mom, I just want to learn more. I don't want people to say that I can only do simple things."

His mother sat opposite him, watching him work hard. She was proud of her son's progress, but also felt a little distressed: "Your father is right. Learning technology is a long-term thing. You can't rush for success. It's good that you have this intention, but you should also pay attention to rest. Health is the most important thing. In his heart, he was thinking about the complex structures he had just seen in the book. He knew that his mother was doing this for his own good, but the desire to pursue higher skills in his heart never stopped. After he finished his soup, he buried his head in studying the contents of the book until late at night.

The days in the factory are still busy and fulfilling, and Wang Qiang's progress is becoming more and more obvious. He began to participate in some more complex processing tasks. Although it is more difficult, he feels more fulfilled. Every time he successfully completes a complex part processing, the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction fills his heart, as if all his efforts have been rewarded.

Once, he was assigned to a particularly important project, which required him to work with several experienced technicians to complete the processing of a batch of precision parts. This project required extremely high precision, and the slightest mistake could lead to the failure of the entire project. Wang Qiang knew that this was a great test and also a kind of trust. He secretly made up his mind to complete this task to perfection no matter what.

During the project, Wang Qiang handled every detail carefully and did not dare to slack off. Although he sometimes encountered some difficult problems, he always calmed down, reviewed what he had learned, and tried to find solutions. On several occasions, he even returned to the factory after get off work and continued to study how to improve the operating methods alone.

Late one night, Wang Qiang finally finished processing a key part. Looking at the part he had made, he felt an unprecedented satisfaction. This feeling was not because he had completed the task, but because he truly felt the improvement of his ability. He knew that he was one step closer to becoming a truly outstanding fitter.

However, as his skills improved, Wang Qiang began to realize that he had reached the limit of what the factory could offer. He longed for more challenges and higher goals, and wanted to demonstrate his abilities on a larger platform. This desire grew stronger and stronger in his heart, and became one of the reasons why he could not sleep at night.

"Maybe it's time to make some changes." Wang Qiang said to himself. He knew that although staying in this factory was stable, he would slowly lose the motivation to pursue higher skills. Instead of doing that, he might as well go out into the world while he was still young to see if there were more possibilities. Wang Qiang and his father sat in the courtyard of the quadrangle, listening to the sound of insects in the distance. The air was filled with the coolness unique to summer nights. He mustered up his courage and finally told his father his idea: "Dad, I want to go out and learn more."

The father was silent for a moment and sighed: "This day will come sooner or later. You have grown up and have your own ideas. I support you. But the world outside is not like here. There are more opportunities and challenges. You must be mentally prepared. There is a sense of relief in his heart. This decision is not easy, but he knows that he must go out to pursue that wider world and challenge those higher skills.

Before Wang Qiang decided to leave the Siheyuan and venture into the outside world, he felt that he should treat himself. After working for so many years, he was busy in the workshop every day and hardly enjoyed life. Now, he suddenly had a strong urge to buy some delicious food and relax. Wang Qiang completed the last process in the factory. He felt tired and excited at the same time. He took off his greasy work clothes, washed his face simply, and thought about what to buy. There are several snack stalls near the Siheyuan. Although the things they sell are simple, the taste has always been his childhood memory. Thinking of those hot pancakes, fragrant fried noodles, and the delicious food hidden in the alleys, he couldn't help but raise a smile at the corner of his mouth.

On the way home, Wang Qiang felt more relaxed. The summer evening breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness and blowing away his fatigue from the whole day. Street stalls had been set up one after another, and the street gradually became lively. The shouts, laughter, and the aroma of food intertwined together, arousing his appetite.

"I should treat myself today!" Wang Qiang thought to himself. He walked to a pancake stand and saw the owner making pancakes skillfully. A line had formed in front of the stand. He stood in the line, watching the pancakes rolling on the iron plate and listening to the chat between the owner and the customers. He gradually relaxed.