How Steel Was Tempered is a novel that reflects the process of the Soviet Union's industrialization. It mainly tells the story of a boy named Osmanov who grew up from a poor family to a steel worker and overcame the difficulties of himself and others under difficult conditions to finally realize his self-worth. The following is the plot outline of how steel was forged: Part One: Poor Families Osmanov was born into a poor family. His father was a miner and his mother was a washerwoman. When Osmanov was still very young, his parents died from work, leaving him and his sister to rely on each other. In order to make a living, Osmanov had to work in the mine for 16 hours a day, but he never complained. Part Two: Study Hard Although life was very difficult, Osmanov still insisted on studying hard. Every morning, he would go to the mine to work and then go home at night to continue studying. He studied hard and won a scholarship to enter the university. Part Three: Becoming a Steel Worker Osmanov was assigned to work in a steel factory after graduating from university. At first, he was just a worker's assistant, but through hard work, he gradually grew into an experienced steelworker. He learned how to manage the steel production line, how to solve problems and deal with challenges. Part Four: Overcoming the Dilemma of Yourself and Others Osmanov encountered many difficulties and challenges during his work in the steel plant. For example, his work was very intense, but he still insisted on working until he finished his task. He also encountered some contradictions and differences between colleagues, but he finally resolved these problems through communication and negotiation. Part Five: Realizing Self-worth Under the efforts of Osmanov, his steel mill gradually developed into a large-scale enterprise. He also participated in some important projects such as the improvement of steel production lines and the innovation of steel products. In the end, Osmanov realized his value and became a respected steelworker.