How Steel Was Tempered was a classic Soviet novel. It told the story of a young worker's son, Vladimir Ostrovsky, who learned steel production in a factory. He experienced the transformation from theoretical knowledge to practical operation and finally became an excellent steel worker. The following is a summary of some exciting plots: Ostrovsky experienced strict labor practice in the factory and gradually mastered production skills and established deep friendships with other workers. Ostrovsky met his mentor, Kabolov, in the factory. The latter was very concerned about him, not only taught him production skills, but also helped him solve some difficulties. 3 Ostrovsky also met his good friend Mariinsky in the factory. The two of them participated in the production competition and performed well in the competition. Ostrovsky also met his lover, Elena, in the factory. They spent a wonderful time together. Ostrovsky experienced many difficulties and setbacks in the factory, but he persevered and finally became an excellent steel worker and made an important contribution to society. These plots showed Ostrovsky's growing experience in labor practice and the deep friendship and love relationship he established with the people around him. At the same time, they also showed the social environment and labor spirit of the Soviet era. The novel profoundly reflected the reality of the Soviet society at that time and was widely regarded as a classic.