Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Chapter 373: Somewhat Uneasy Again

The factory leaders noticed him and decided to let him participate in an upcoming district-wide skills competition. This competition brought together outstanding technicians from major factories, and the competition was extremely fierce. For Wang Qiang, this was a great opportunity to prove himself, but at the same time, he also felt tremendous pressure.

On the day Wang Qiang received the notification of the competition, he had mixed feelings. He was both excited and nervous. He was excited because he had such a good opportunity to show his skills on a bigger stage; he was nervous because he knew the competition was very difficult and his opponents were all elites from various factories.

"Can I really do it?" Wang Qiang kept asking himself in his heart. Although he had performed quite well in his usual training, the competition was different from his daily work after all. The handling of every detail in the competition would affect the final result, and the slightest negligence might lead to the loss of opportunities.

When Master Li learned that Wang Qiang was going to participate in the competition, he called him to his office and asked, "Xiao Wang, I heard that you are going to participate in the skills competition. How are your preparations going?"

Wang Qiang replied a little awkwardly: "I'm still working hard to prepare, but I'm still a little unsure. After thinking for a while, "The competition is really not easy. The competition is not only a display of skills, but also a test of your psychological quality. You usually do very well. Just stay calm during the competition and play to your usual level. I felt a little relieved. Master Li's words reminded him that the competition is not only a contest of skills, but also a competition of mentality. As long as he can calm down and play normally, he may not be unable to achieve good results. Wang Qiang devoted himself to more intense preparations. He came to the factory early every day and repeatedly practiced various skills of the competition items. From the selection of materials, the adjustment of processes to the operation of machines, every step was carefully considered and no mistakes were allowed. After get off work, he would return to the dormitory to study various problems that might be encountered in the competition and make full preparations. Wang Qiang was checking the competition information in the dormitory. His roommate Lao Li came over and looked at him busy. He joked: "Xiao Wang, don't be too nervous. Although the competition is important, don't tire yourself out. He smiled and said: "I know, I just don't want to leave regrets. After all, opportunities are rare. "

Lao Li nodded and sat next to him. "You are just too serious, but it's okay. It's never wrong to be serious. All of us old friends are optimistic about you. Relax a little and bring us a prize to show us. But the pressure in his heart did not decrease. He knew that Lao Li and the others were encouraging him, but when he really faced the competition, he was the only one who could understand the loneliness and pressure.

Finally, the day of the competition arrived. Wang Qiang got up early in the morning and packed his equipment, but he was more nervous than expected. He took a deep breath, told himself to stay calm, and then set off for the competition venue. Along the way, he repeatedly recalled the content of his usual training in his mind, trying his best to concentrate and not think about possible unexpected situations.

The competition venue was arranged very solemnly, each machine shone with metallic luster, the technicians participating in the competition were focused, and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere. Wang Qiang stood in front of his machine and felt his palms sweating slightly. He knew that this moment had come, and he would try his best to fight for it regardless of success or failure.

As soon as the signal to start the competition sounded, Wang Qiang quickly got down to work. He calmly selected materials, operated the machine accurately, and completed each step without distraction. Although the atmosphere of the competition was tense, he tried to calm himself down, silently repeating Master Li's advice in his heart: "Stay calm, stay calm."

The competition was more difficult than Wang Qiang had imagined. Every detail was not allowed to have any deviation, and the slightest mistake would affect the final result. He felt his breathing was a little rapid, and the muscles in his arms began to ache due to the long-term intense operation, but he did not stop, gritted his teeth and continued to operate, with only one belief in his mind - stick to it and never give up.

Time passed little by little, and Wang Qiang finally completed all the steps. He looked up and glanced at the timer of the competition. There was still a little time left. He took a deep breath and handed the last workpiece to the judges. At that moment, he felt as if all the strength in his body had been drained away, and his heartbeat gradually returned to calm.

The judges carefully checked the works of each contestant, and the whole process was extremely rigorous. Wang Qiang stood aside, feeling uneasy. Although he had tried his best, the final result still made him nervous. All the contestants gathered in a hall waiting for the results. He kept replaying every detail of the competition in his mind, feeling nervous and expectant. This was the first time in his life that he participated in such a large-scale competition. He hoped that he could achieve good results, but he was also afraid that the final result would not be satisfactory.

Finally, the host began to announce the results of the competition. Wang Qiang felt his heart beating faster as each name was read out. He held the certificate tightly in his hand and prayed silently in his heart.

"Third place, Wang Qiang!" When the host read out this name, Wang Qiang's heart skipped a beat and he couldn't believe his ears for a moment.

"Is it me? Really third place?" he asked himself in his heart. It was not until the contestants around him cast envious glances at him that he finally became convinced that this was true.

Wang Qiang stood up and walked onto the stage to receive the award. The medal in his hand felt heavy, and at that moment, he felt that all his efforts and sweat had paid off. Although he was not the first, this third place was already a huge success for him. He knew that this was not only a recognition of his skills, but also a recognition of his unremitting efforts over the years.

When he returned to the factory, his fellow workers congratulated him enthusiastically. Master Li smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "Xiao Wang, you did a great job! This time you not only brought honor to yourself, but also to our factory." His heart was filled with gratitude. He knew that without the support of Master Li and his fellow workers, he might not have come this far. This medal does not only belong to him, it belongs to the entire team and to all those who have helped him.

That night, Wang Qiang was alone in his dormitory looking at the medal in his hand, but he did not feel too excited, but a kind of calm satisfaction. He knew that this achievement was just the beginning, and there were more challenges waiting for him.

Wang Qiang held the heavy medal in his hand, feeling both satisfied and a little uneasy. He knew he had achieved a good result.