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

Zhang Liang put down the phone and rushed to the factory director's office. The factory director saw him and smiled: "Zhang Liang, you came at the right time. We just received an important notice that the superiors are coming to inspect our factory, and we need you to be responsible for the reception and reporting work."

Zhang Liang was stunned and asked, "Superior inspection? When exactly?"

The factory manager replied: "Next Monday. Time is tight, you need to prepare the relevant materials immediately to ensure everything goes well."

Zhang Liang nodded: "Okay, I'll start preparing right away."

Zhang Liang felt nervous after leaving the factory director's office. This inspection was of great importance and he had to go all out. He immediately called together the department heads and arranged the preparations in detail.

Zhang Liang hardly rested on weekends, and worked overtime to sort out materials. Wen Jianjun saw how hard he worked and advised him, "Zhang Liang, take care of yourself and don't work too hard."

Zhang Liang smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know my limits. This inspection is very important to our factory, and we can't be careless at all."

Wen Jianjun shook his head helplessly: "You are too serious. But I will always support you."

On Monday, the day of the inspection, Zhang Liang came to the factory early in the morning to check the preparations. The superiors arrived on time, and Zhang Liang took them to visit the production line and reported the work situation in the factory in detail.

The leaders spoke highly of the factory's work, especially Zhang Liang's performance. One leader said: "Deputy Director Zhang Liang, your factory has done an excellent job, especially your personal efforts, which are impressive."

Zhang Liang said gratefully: "Thank you for the affirmation from the leaders. This is the result of the joint efforts of all our factory employees."

After the inspection, the factory director praised Zhang Liang: "Zhang Liang, you performed very well this time and brought honor to our factory."

Zhang Liang said modestly: "This is the joint efforts of everyone. Thank you for the support of the factory director."

In the evening, Zhang Liang returned to the courtyard, feeling full of accomplishment and satisfaction. The neighbors had already prepared a sumptuous dinner. Qin Huairu brought a bowl of steaming hot soup and said, "Zhang Liang, you've worked hard today. Come, drink some hot soup to warm yourself up."

Zhang Liang took the bowl of soup and said gratefully, "Thank you, Aunt Qin. Everyone has worked hard."

Bang Geng ran over and said excitedly: "Brother, you are the hero of the factory today. I heard that the leaders praised you!"

Zhang Liang smiled and patted his head: "I just did what I should do, nothing special."

Liu Haizhong also raised his glass and sighed, "Zhang Liang, you are so modest. Come, let's toast you and wish you better and better!"

Zhang Liang raised his glass and drank with everyone, feeling extremely warm in his heart.

It was late at night, Zhang Liang sat in the yard, looking at the stars in the sky, feeling a mixture of emotion.

In the following days, Zhang Liang continued to be busy with various tasks in the factory. He not only paid attention to production, but also actively participated in the training and welfare improvement of workers. The workers in the factory gradually gained more trust and respect for him.

One day, Zhang Liang was busy in the office when Li Si walked in, looking a little nervous: "Deputy Director Zhang Liang, I want to talk to you about something."

Zhang Liang put down his work, smiled and said, "Li Si, just tell me what you want to say."

Li Si hesitated for a moment and said, "Deputy Director Zhang Liang, a few of our workers have encountered some difficulties recently and hope to get your help."

Zhang Liang listened carefully and said, "What's the problem? Tell me and I will help you if I can."

Li Si sighed, "The school fees for our children are quite high and the pressure of life is very high. I would like to ask if the factory has any policies to help them."

Zhang Liang nodded: "This is indeed a problem. I will report it to the factory and try to get some subsidies for you."

Li Si said gratefully: "Thank you, Deputy Director Zhang Liang. We are all very grateful to you."

Zhang Liang smiled and said, "You're welcome. This is what I should do."

Zhang Liang immediately reported this problem to the factory director and proposed some solutions. The factory director attached great importance to it and quickly approved the policy of increasing the education subsidies for workers' children. After the news spread, the workers expressed their gratitude one after another, and Zhang Liang's prestige was further enhanced.

One night, Zhang Liang was chatting with Wen Jianjun in the yard. Wen Jianjun said with emotion: "Zhang Liang, your performance during this period has really impressed everyone."

Zhang Liang smiled and said, "I just did what I was supposed to do. There's nothing special about it."

Wen Jianjun shook his head: "You are too modest. By the way, have you ever thought about furthering your studies and improving your academic qualifications?"

Zhang Liang was stunned: "Further study? I have thought about it, but I just haven't found the right opportunity."

Wen Jianjun nodded: "In fact, the factory has a training quota recently, and you can apply for further study abroad. You can try it. After all, the competition is so fierce now, and it is important to improve yourself."

Zhang Liang thought about it seriously and felt that what Wen Jianjun said made sense: "Okay, I'll consider it. Thank you for your reminder."

A few days later, Zhang Liang submitted an application to the factory. After multiple rounds of screening, he successfully obtained the opportunity for further study. Before leaving, the neighbors came to see him off, and Qin Huairu brought him a bowl of hot soup.

Zhang Liang's promotion and outstanding performance gradually improved his life. However, as a bachelor, his love life was always a pity. Seeing this, his neighbors wanted to help him find a good partner as soon as possible.

One evening, Qin Huairu called Zhang Liang in the yard: "Zhang Liang, come here quickly, I have something to tell you."

Zhang Liang put down the tools in his hands and walked over: "Aunt Qin, what's the matter?"

Qin Huairu said with a smile: "I'd like to introduce you to a girl named Li Jingjing, who is an elementary school teacher and a very nice person. Do you want to meet her?"

Zhang Liang was stunned and asked, "Primary school teacher? What kind of person is she?"

Qin Huairu nodded: "Yes, she is an elementary school teacher, with a stable job and a down-to-earth person. Although she doesn't have any great skills, she is good in other aspects. I think you two are a good match."

Zhang Liang pondered for a while, and finally nodded and agreed: "Okay, Aunt Qin, I'll listen to you. It's good to meet you."

A few days later, Zhang Liang met Li Jingjing under Qin Huairu's arrangement. They met in a quiet teahouse. Zhang Liang was a little nervous and didn't know how to start the conversation.

Li Jingjing spoke first: "Zhang Liang, Aunt Qin told me a lot about you. I heard that you are a very responsible person."

Zhang Liang smiled and replied, "Jingjing, you're too kind. I'm just trying my best to do my job. I heard you're an elementary school teacher. It must be a hard job, right?"

Li Jingjing smiled and said, "It's OK. Although it's hard, seeing the smiling faces of the children makes me feel that it's all worth it. How about you? Are you busy with work recently?"

Zhang Liang nodded: "Yes, there are a lot of things to do in the factory, but I feel very fulfilled."

The two chatted a lot, from work to life, and gradually, Zhang Liang found that although Li Jingjing did not have a prominent background, her steadiness and gentleness made him feel very comfortable. Before they knew it, they had been chatting for a long time.

When they parted, Li Jingjing smiled and said, "Zhang Liang, I had a great time chatting with you today. Let's chat again when we have a chance."

Zhang Liang also smiled and nodded: "Okay, Jingjing, let's make an appointment another day."

Back at the courtyard, Qin Huairu hurriedly came up to him and asked, "How was it? Did you see me well?"

Zhang Liang smiled and said, "Well, not bad. Jingjing is a very nice and simple person."

Qin Huairu nodded with satisfaction: "That's good. You can get to know each other more and you will know if you are suitable for each other after spending more time together."

In the following days, Zhang Liang and Li Jingjing kept in touch, occasionally eating and walking together. Zhang Liang gradually discovered that Li Jingjing was not only gentle and considerate, but also full of enthusiasm and patience in dealing with life. Although she was just an elementary school teacher, her serious attitude towards work and her love for children made Zhang Liang admire her very much.

One day, Zhang Liang and Li Jingjing were walking in the park. Li Jingjing suddenly asked, "Zhang Liang, do you think we are a good match?"

Zhang Liang smiled slightly: "Jingjing, I think you are very good, really very good. Although we have different jobs, I like your steadiness and gentleness."

Li Jingjing lowered her head, a little shy: "But, I'm just an ordinary teacher, I don't have any special skills, and I can't help you with your work."

Zhang Liang looked at her seriously and said, "Jingjing, love is not about who has more ability, but about whether two people truly love each other. I think you are the one I have been looking for."

Li Jingjing was so moved that her eyes became moist: "Zhang Liang, thank you for saying that. I like you too, and I hope we can continue on together."

The two looked at each other affectionately, and their hearts came closer to each other.

As time went by, Zhang Liang and Li Jingjing's feelings grew deeper and deeper. Although the work at the factory was still busy, Zhang Liang always found time to accompany Li Jingjing and share the little things in life.

Wen Jianjun smiled and asked, "Zhang Liang, how is your love life recently? I heard that you were very close to that elementary school teacher."

Zhang Liang smiled and said, "Yes, Jingjing is a very nice person. We get along very well."

Wen Jianjun nodded: "That's good. It's not easy to find the right person. You have to cherish him/her."

Zhang Liang said seriously: "I will, Jingjing is really important to me."

However, the situation in the factory was not always smooth. Due to some problems with the production line, the factory's recent tasks were not completed well. The technical workers began to have opinions about Zhang Liang again, thinking that his management style was problematic.

One day, when Zhang Liang was inspecting the workshop, he heard several workers whispering.

"Look, Deputy Director Zhang Liang is here again. I really don't know whether his decisions will work." Li Si said with a frown.

"Yes, although he has academic qualifications, he still lacks practical experience." Wang Wu agreed.

Zhang Liang's heart sank. He knew he had to do something to change the status quo. He decided to call a meeting of all workers to listen to their opinions and suggestions.