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

A few days later, things made new progress. One evening, Zhang Liang just returned to the yard and saw Banggeng waiting for him at the door.

"Brother Zhang Liang, I have something to tell you." Bang Geng looked nervous.

Zhang Liang asked in confusion: "Bang Geng, what's the matter? Tell me."

Banggeng whispered, "I saw someone wandering around Uncle Yan's coal pile that night, but I didn't dare to say anything. He quickly asked, "Did you see who it was?"

Bang Geng nodded. "It's Liu Guangtian. He's sneaking around there, looking like he's taking some coal."

Zhang Liang was shocked. He didn't expect it was Liu Guangtian. He thought for a moment and decided to keep quiet and find a chance to talk to Liu Guangtian.

At night, Zhang Liang found Liu Guangtian and told him what Bang Geng had said.

Liu Haizhong is Zhang Liang's colleague. They work together in a steel mill and often help each other solve problems at work. Zhang Liang, whose parents died young, suddenly heard a quarrel coming from the next room. He put down his broom and walked over to see what Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were arguing about. Liu Haizhong is Zhang Liang's colleague. They work together in a steel mill and often help each other solve problems at work. "I've told you many times that I really don't know about this coal pile." Liu Haizhong looked annoyed and helpless in his voice.

Yan Bugui frowned tightly, his voice full of suspicion: "Haizhong, don't think I don't know. You hang around here every day, who knows what you do?"

Liu Haizhong shook his head helplessly: "Uncle Yan, I really didn't do anything. I just passed by here every morning and evening on my way to work in the factory."

Zhang Liang stepped forward and interrupted, "Master Yan, Hai Zhong would not do such a thing. He is an honest man, and everyone in our factory knows what kind of person he is."

Yan Bugui glared at Zhang Liang and said, "Don't talk too much, this is not something you can interfere with." He decided not to say anything for the time being. He knew that people like Yan Bugui had to be taken slowly and could not change his mind all at once.

One night, Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong came back from overtime work. They walked in the alley of the courtyard, and the breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness.

"Hazhong, don't take it to heart. Mr. Yan just has a bad temper." Zhang Liang comforted him.

Liu Haizhong smiled bitterly and said, "I know, but he always doubts me, which is really a headache."

Zhang Liang patted his shoulder and said, "Let's take our time. Let's do our own things first and don't let these little things affect our mood."

Liu Haizhong nodded, a hint of gratitude in his eyes: "Thank you, Zhang Liang. If you hadn't helped me in the factory, I really don't know what I would do."

Zhang Liang smiled slightly: "We are colleagues and friends, and it is only natural for us to help each other."

The two chatted and walked into the courtyard. The courtyard was brightly lit, neighbors were chatting together, children were chasing and playing in the courtyard, and the whole courtyard was full of the breath of life.

Suddenly, he looked panicked: "Brother Zhang Liang, something bad has happened." He immediately stood up and said, "Bang Geng, don't worry, I'll go take a look!"

Liu Haizhong also said nervously: “Zhang Liang, I’ll go with you! With a pale face, Zhang Liang squatted down, “Aunt Jia, how are you? Where does it hurt? “My legs, it hurts so much.”

Liu Haizhong comforted her, "Don't be afraid, Liu Haizhong is here to help, it's okay. Jia Zhang said gratefully to Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong, "Auntie, you're welcome."

Liu Haizhong also nodded in agreement: "Yes,"

One morning, Zhang Liang was practicing exercises with an iron rod in the yard when Liu Haizhong came over with a newspaper in his hand.

"Zhang Liang, there is some new information about the steel mill in today's newspaper. Take a look." Liu Haizhong handed over the newspaper.

Zhang Liang took the newspaper and read it carefully. He saw a report about the introduction of new equipment in the steel rolling mill, and he was excited: "Haizhong, it seems that the factory is going to make a big move. The introduction of new equipment will make our work smoother. A smile appeared on his face: "Yes, our production efficiency will be greatly improved. However, we must also learn to operate the new equipment. "We must seize the time to learn, otherwise when the new equipment comes, we don't know how to operate it, which will be troublesome."

Liu Haizhong nodded in agreement: "Yes, we must prepare in advance."

In the evening, Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong were discussing how to operate the new equipment in the yard. Yi Zhonghai also came over and heard their discussion. He smiled and said, "You two young people are full of energy."

Zhang Liang smiled and replied: "Uncle Yi, our factory is going to introduce new equipment, we have to learn how to operate it in advance and can't fall behind. A trace of praise flashed in his eyes: "Your idea is very good. It would be great if we had such young people in our factory back then."

Liu Haizhong asked, "Uncle Yi, what were the equipment like in your factory at that time?"

Yi Zhonghai recalled: "At that time, our equipment was very simple and a lot of work had to be done manually. But everyone was very motivated and never complained despite the hard work."

Zhang Liang said with emotion: "Uncle Yi, your spirit at that time was really admirable."

Yi Zhonghai smiled and said, "You are also very good. I am very pleased that young people nowadays have such a positive spirit as you. The new equipment of the steel rolling mill has finally arrived. Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong rushed to the factory as soon as possible and learned the operation of the new equipment with other workers. The new equipment is complicated, but they quickly mastered the essentials.

"In the sea, this equipment is indeed much easier to operate than previous equipment. As long as you master the essentials, your work efficiency will be greatly improved," Zhang Liang said excitedly.

Liu Haizhong nodded: "Yes, we must make good use of these new equipment to do a better job."

One day, Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong were busy in the factory when they suddenly received an urgent notice: a new piece of equipment in the factory had broken down and needed to be repaired immediately. Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong immediately rushed to the scene and found that the problem with the equipment was much more complicated than they had imagined.

"Zhang Liang, we have to check this fault carefully and cannot be careless at all." Liu Haizhong said seriously.

Zhang Liang nodded and began to carefully check every part of the equipment. After several hours of hard work, they finally found the cause of the failure and successfully repaired the equipment.

Liu Haizhong breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Zhang Liang, you are really amazing. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't know what to do. "This is our job. If we work together, we will definitely be able to solve the problem."

After repairing the equipment, the two returned to the courtyard tiredly. Yan Bugui saw them and said coldly: "You two are working overtime again?" "Uncle Yan, the equipment in the factory is broken, we must fix it immediately."

Yan Bugui curled his lips and said, "Humph, working overtime, aren't you afraid of exhausting yourself?"

Liu Haizhong also smiled and said, "Uncle Yan, this is all for the development of the factory. It doesn't matter if we are a little tired."

At this time, he patted them on the shoulders and said: "You two guys are really amazing. It's a blessing to have young people like you in the factory."

Zhang Liang said modestly: "Uncle Yi, this is our job, it's what we should do."

One night, Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong were chatting in the yard when they heard a quarrel next door. They hurried over and found that Qin Huairu and Yan Bugui were arguing about something again. "You can't accuse me like this, I really didn't steal your things!" Qin Huairu said angrily.

Yan Bugui sneered: "You didn't steal? Then where did the things I lost go?"

Zhang Liang hurried forward and advised: "Master Yan, Sister Qin, please stop arguing."

Jia Dongxu is Qin Huairu's ex-husband. They divorced due to family conflicts. Now he always finds opportunities to embarrass Qin Huairu. Zhang Liang, whose parents died early, had just returned from get off work at the steel mill. When he walked into the courtyard, he saw Qin Huairu sitting on a bench in the yard, looking tired. Her three children surrounded her and played quietly. Qin Huairu was a single mother with a difficult family situation.

"Sister Qin, why are you sitting here so early today?" Zhang Liang walked over and asked with concern.

Qin Huairu raised her head and forced a smile, "Zhang Liang, I got off work early today, so I came back to be with the children."

Zhang Liang looked at her, feeling a little reluctant, "Sister Qin, are you very tired recently? You don't look very well."

Qin Huairu sighed, "I am a little tired, but it's okay. There are a lot of things to do at home, and the children need to be taken care of. There is nothing I can do." "If there is anything you need help with, just tell me, don't just do it alone."

Qin Huairu looked at him gratefully, "Thank you, Zhang Liang. You always care about us so much."

As they were talking, Jia Dongxu suddenly appeared at the gate of the yard. He was Qin Huairu's ex-husband, and now he always looked for opportunities to embarrass her. He strode over with a malicious smile on his face.

"Huai Ru, you are so relaxed today? Why don't you find a job to earn more money to support your family?" Jia Dongxu said sarcastically.

Qin Huairu's face suddenly turned ugly when she heard this. "Jia Dongxu, don't say these things every time you meet. We are already divorced, what qualifications do you have to control me?"

Jia Dongxu sneered, "Divorced? Can you live a good life with the children after the divorce? I see that you can't even take care of yourself, how can you take care of the children? He frowned and stood next to Qin Huairu, "Jia Dongxu, you are too much. It's not easy for Sister Qin to take care of three children alone, can't you say less?"

Jia Dongxu glanced at Zhang Liang with disdain, "Zhang Liang, mind your own business. This is a matter between Huairu and me, and it's none of your business."

Qin Huairu could no longer bear it and stood up, "Jia Dongxu, don't come again. I can take care of the children myself, and I don't need your instructions. She turned and left, "Okay, I'll leave. But remember, I won't let you have an easy time."

Qin Huairu looked at Jia Dongxu's departing back, her eyes full of helplessness and anger. She turned to Zhang Liang and said, "Zhang Liang, I'm sorry, I made a fool of myself again." "Sister Qin, don't say that. We are neighbors and friends, and I will always support you."