Several days after the training course ended, Liu Li still felt a different kind of joy. Before, in the workshop, the satisfaction of solving problems and producing qualified parts was genuine, but only a few people in her group knew about it. This time, watching the trainees from all over the country, holding the manual she helped write, surrounding her with questions, their eyes shifting from confusion to understanding, and finally being able to personally adjust the device to work—that feeling… was very different.
That day, she received a letter from a heavy machinery factory in the north. Upon opening it, she found it was from Engineer Zhang, who was attending a training session. The letter also included several photos. In the photos, next to a huge blower rotor, was their somewhat "rustic" balancing device, with several experienced workers standing nearby, smiling broadly at the camera.
In the letter, Zhang's handwriting was somewhat messy, but his tone was excited:
"Engineer Liu, Engineer Zhou, Engineer Sun: After returning from the training, we followed the manual and, along with a few of our old buddies in the workshop, spent half a month tinkering with it, and finally managed to install this 'treasure' on our notoriously difficult blower! Hey! Guess what? The vibration has decreased by more than 70%! The old thing even makes a smoother sound when it's running! The factory leaders saw it and said it was great, and the workers don't have to be bothered by that noise all the time anymore! Thank you so much! This method really works!"
Looking at the letter and photos, Liu Li couldn't help but smile. She could picture Zhang and the others adjusting the equipment, and the smiles on the faces of the experienced workers after the machine was running smoothly. That joy could be felt even through the letter.
Two days later, Sun Mei also came with a letter. It was written by the young technician from Jiangnan Shipyard. He said that they were trying to apply the technology to ship auxiliary pumps. Although they encountered some setbacks, the troubleshooting section in the manual was a great help, and progress was going smoothly.
Meanwhile, Zhou Wei also received calls from students discussing how to apply fuzzy control algorithms to their equipment, which experiences more frequent speed changes.
These feedbacks, like warm currents, flowed into Liu Li's heart. She suddenly understood that when she was engrossed in technical work and tackling a difficult problem, her sense of accomplishment came from the "breakthrough" itself. But now, seeing her technology, the text and charts she helped write, truly "come alive" in another factory and on another piece of equipment thousands of miles away, solving someone else's practical problems, that sense of accomplishment was a different kind of profound and warm satisfaction.
It's no longer just about personal ability and honor, but also about the fruits of one's labor; it truly becomes a tool in someone else's hands, creating real value. Like a seed sown, it sprouts and blossoms elsewhere.
She shared this feeling with Zhou Wei and Sun Mei. Zhou Wei pushed up his glasses and deeply agreed: "Yes, before, I thought publishing papers and winning awards were recognition. Now I feel that being able to help others solve problems that have been tormenting them for a long time is a kind of recognition that is more... more down-to-earth and more reassuring."
Sun Mei nodded with a smile: "Seeing our handbook worn out and covered in notes makes me much happier than seeing it pristine on the bookshelf."
This unique sense of accomplishment as "teachers" and technology disseminators has subtly changed their perception of the value of their work. They are not just researchers, but also bridges, passing on the sparks of innovation to more corners that need them, igniting more hope for solving problems. This profound sense of satisfaction makes them feel that all the hard work and perseverance of the past few months have been worthwhile, more so than any award certificate.
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