Siheyuan: I, an ordinary resident, the king of chefs

Qin Huairu wiped her hands and said with a smile: "Zhang Liang, you are finally back. You look so energetic. You must be living well abroad."

Zhang Liang nodded and smiled, "Yes, thank you for your concern. I have learned a lot in the past few years abroad and participated in some competitions, which was very fruitful."

Liu Haizhong patted Zhang Liang on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Zhang Liang, I heard that you have won many awards abroad. It's really not easy!"

Yan Bugui laughed and said, "You are a good boy. You must join our Siheyuan family when you come back!"

Zhang Liang felt the warm atmosphere in the courtyard, and his heart was filled with gratitude and kindness. He looked at each of his neighbors, felt their love and expectations for him, and felt warm in his heart.

Jia Zhang came over, handed Zhang Liang a red envelope, and said with a smile: "Zhang Liang, this is our small gift to congratulate you on your achievements abroad."

Zhang Liang took the red envelope with a grateful smile on his face: "Thank you Aunt Jia, I will always remember your care and support for me."

Everyone sat in the yard and enthusiastically chatted with Zhang Liang about his experiences and observations abroad. Zhang Liang shared the competitions he participated in and the new knowledge he learned. Every neighbor listened with great interest and expressed admiration and envy from time to time.

A few days later, a piece of news came from the courtyard: Zhang Liang was nominated as a candidate for the factory director. This news caused an uproar in the courtyard, and everyone talked about it and looked forward to Zhang Liang being able to take the position of factory director.

Qin Huairu was hanging clothes in the yard and couldn't help but say excitedly: "I heard that Zhang Liang is going to be the factory director. That's amazing!"

Liu Haizhong smiled and said, "Yes, little Zhang Liang is so capable, it's perfect for him to be the factory director."

Yan Bugui also sighed: "If we had a factory director in our yard, we would be really famous!"

Jia Dongxu was proud of Zhang Liang: "Little Zhang Liang is really amazing. He became famous as soon as he left home, and he can become a factory director when he comes back."

Zhang Liang was excited and nervous when he heard these discussions. He knew that becoming a factory director meant greater responsibilities and challenges, but he also knew that this was a rare opportunity and he would definitely give it his all.

A few days later, Zhang Liang received a notice from the factory, officially announcing his appointment as factory director. This news shook the entire courtyard, and neighbors came to Zhang Liang's house to congratulate and bless him.

Jia Dongxu smiled and said, "Zhang Liang, congratulations! We are all proud of you for becoming the factory director."

Qin Huairu said excitedly: "Little Zhang Liang, you are really amazing! You have brought honor to our courtyard."

Zhang Liang smiled modestly and said: "Thank you all for your support and blessings. I will definitely not let you down."

In the following days, Zhang Liang was busy and fulfilled. As the factory director, he shouldered important management responsibilities and needed to deal with various complex tasks and problems. He went out early and came back late every day, but he still kept in touch and communicated with his neighbors.

One night, Zhang Liang sat alone in the yard, looking at the bright moonlight, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He remembered his reluctance and expectation when he left abroad, and the support and care of his neighbors in the courtyard.

Suddenly, Li Jingjing came out of the room, looked at Zhang Liang and said softly, "Zhang Liang, what are you thinking about?"

Zhang Liang came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Jingjing, I'm thinking about everything that has happened over the years, and I feel a lot of emotions."

Li Jingjing walked to Zhang Liang and gently held his hand: "Zhang Liang, it's not easy for you, but you've done a good job. No matter how difficult the future is, I will always support you."

Zhang Liang felt the warmth in Li Jingjing's palm, and a warm current surged in his heart. He said firmly: "Thank you, Jingjing. I feel very happy to have you by my side."

Li Jingjing smiled softly.

Early that morning, Zhang Liang was repairing an old radio in the yard when he suddenly heard his neighbor Qin Huairu's voice coming from the side: "Zhang Liang, have you heard? There's going to be a benchwork skills competition in Nanluoguxiang, and the prize money is quite considerable!"

Zhang Liang raised his head, a hint of interest on his face: "Oh? How much is the prize?"

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "I heard there's a thousand dollars! If you can get this bonus, it will be enough for you to eat for several years!"

Zhang Liang put down the tools in his hands, his eyes gleaming with anticipation: "One thousand yuan? Is it really that high? Then I have to prepare well."

At this time, other neighbors in the yard also began to talk about it. Yi Zhonghai was an old fitter who didn't talk much, but he was quite concerned about Zhang Liang. He came over and patted Zhang Liang on the shoulder: "Young man, it's good to have this determination, but don't take it lightly. There are many masters in Nanluoguxiang, you have to work harder."

Zhang Liang nodded, and secretly decided to go all out. At this moment, Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui came over, and Liu Haizhong said with a smile: "Zhang Liang, if you win this competition, our courtyard will become famous, and everyone will benefit from it!"

Yan Bugui had a different look on his face. He sneered and said, "Don't blow it too early. The game hasn't started yet. I'm afraid I'll lose face then."

Zhang Liang ignored his cold words and just smiled: "Don't worry, I will try my best."

In the following days, Zhang Liang practiced hard in the yard every day, studying various benchwork techniques. His fingers were flexible and his movements were skillful. No matter how complicated the parts were, he could make them in order. Seeing how hard he worked, the neighbors came to cheer him up.

One evening, when Zhang Liang was about to finish work, the deaf old lady staggered over and said with a smile: "Young man, I see you have been busy preparing for the competition these days and have not even had time to eat. Come, I brought you some dumplings, eat them while they are hot."

Zhang Liang took the dumplings gratefully, feeling warm in his heart: "Thank you, deaf old lady, you are so kind."

The aroma of dumplings filled the yard, and the neighbors gathered around. Qin Huairu smiled and said, "It seems that our Zhang Liang is not only good at cooking, but also popular."

At this time, the naughty boy Banggeng ran over and looked up at Zhang Liang and asked, "Brother, you will definitely get first place, right?"

Zhang Liang rubbed his head and said with a smile: "Of course, I will definitely not let you down."

The day of the competition finally arrived, and Zhang Liang arrived at Nanluoguxiang early. The place was crowded with people, and the contestants were all ready to show their skills. Zhang Liang stood at the side of the field, his eyes full of determination. He knew that this was not only a competition, but also an opportunity to prove himself.

As the whistle sounded, Zhang Liang quickly got into the game. He focused on handling each part, and the tools in his hands sparkled silver in the sun. His movements were as smooth as flowing water, and the audience around him couldn't help but burst into praise.

Just as the competition entered a white-hot stage, a burly contestant suddenly came over and said to Zhang Liang with a sneer: "Boy, do you think you can beat me? Dream on!"

Zhang Liang ignored his provocation and continued to focus on the work in his hands. On the field, time seemed to slow down, and every second seemed so long. Sweat oozed from Zhang Liang's forehead, but his eyes remained firm.

Finally, as the whistle sounded, the judges began to check the contestants' works one by one. Zhang Liang's work was exquisite and perfect, impeccable. The judges nodded in praise, while the provocative contestant's face turned pale, knowing that he had lost.

When the result was announced, the whole place was boiling. Zhang Liang won the first place and received the generous bonus. He stood on the podium, his heart full of pride and gratitude. He knew that all this was the result of his hard work.

Back at the courtyard, the neighbors had already prepared a celebratory banquet. Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Zhang Liang, you are the pride of our courtyard!"

Zhang Liang smiled and raised his glass: "Thank you all for your support. It is not only my honor to win first place this time, but also the glory of our courtyard!"

As night fell, the courtyard was brightly lit and filled with laughter. Zhang Liang stood in the courtyard, looking at the starry sky, his heart full of longing for the future. He knew that this was just the beginning and the road ahead was still long, but he had the confidence and determination to move forward step by step.

Since then, Zhang Liang has become a celebrity in the courtyard. People say that he is not only skilled in craftsmanship, but also hardworking and a promising young man. Whenever someone mentions Zhang Liang, everyone will smile with pride.

However, life is always full of challenges and changes. Just as Zhang Liang was enjoying the joy of victory, an unexpected storm quietly came. One evening, Zhang Liang had just returned from the construction site and found a group of people gathered in the yard. Everyone looked nervous and talked a lot.

Qin Huairu ran over with an anxious look on her face and said to Zhang Liang, "Oh no, Zhang Liang, someone reported the Nanluoguxiang competition, saying that there is something wrong with your work!"

Zhang Liang was stunned for a moment, then calmed down: "What's the problem?"

Yan Bugui sneered and interrupted, "Some people say you cheated and used unfair means."

Zhang Liang frowned, and a surge of anger rose in his heart, but he quickly suppressed his emotions: "This is impossible, I made all my works by myself, and I definitely didn't cheat."

Qin Huairu comforted him, "We all believe you, but now we need you to explain it clearly, otherwise the bonus may be cancelled."

Zhang Liang nodded and decided to go to the competition committee in Nanluoguxiang immediately to clarify the facts. He knew that he had to prove his innocence, not only for himself, but also for the honor of the entire Siheyuan.

In the office of the competition committee, Zhang Liang faced several serious judges. He explained in detail the production process of his work and suggested that they re-examine the work. Although the judges were serious, it was obvious that their attitude towards Zhang Liang was shaken.