Lin Chen, a top student majoring in civil engineering at Jiangcheng University, fully expected to take root in the construction circle of big cities, but unexpectedly received a transfer order - to work on the Gargong Mountain Tunnel project in the deep mountains of Sichuan and Tibet. From the longing for office buildings in Shenzhen to the gap between board houses in Tibetan areas, from the drawing theory of ivory towers to the cement dust in tunnels, he embarked on the journey with grievances and confusion.
The pungent smell of slurry in the tunnel, the severe cold of more than ten degrees below zero, the sudden danger of landslides, the steel drill that wore out the palms of his hands, and the endless "dusting" work impacted his cognition time and time again. However, under the protection of the dark and honest Master Wang, and under the strict teachings of Li Gong, he gradually lost his youthfulness, transformed his professional knowledge into practical capabilities, and took the lead in overcoming the problem of concrete frost resistance in alpine areas.
From a young man who complained about his fate to a technical director who shouldered responsibilities, Lin Chen understood the true meaning of "down to earth" in civil engineering under the witness of the Sichuan-Tibet Snow Mountains - the so-called dream is never empty talk in an office building, but every inch of tunnel poured with sweat and every responsibility supported by perseverance. The lights running through the Gagong Mountain Tunnel eventually became the most dazzling medal of his youth.
Intention: Counterattack against dust