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

"Dongxu, don't say that. It's a rare opportunity for us to get together and chat." Qin Huairu persuaded gently.

"Humph, you can talk about anything, just don't delay the main business." Jia Dongxu waved his hand impatiently.

"He has been in a bad mood recently, so don't take it seriously." Yi Zhonghai explained softly.

"It's okay, he just has that temper." Liu Haizhong waved his hand, disagreeing.

They chatted for a while, and Zhang Liang looked at the time, then stood up and said goodbye: "It's getting late, I should go back to study."

"Okay, okay, learning is important." Yi Zhonghai nodded.

"Brother Zhang Liang, remember to come to my house for dinner tomorrow." Qin Huairu instructed.

"Okay, I'll definitely come." Zhang Liang agreed and returned to his room.

Back in the room, Zhang Liang opened the book and began to study attentively. He knew that only by constantly improving his skills could he be invincible in future competitions. As time passed, the sky outside the window gradually darkened, and the yard became quiet.

Late at night, Zhang Liang finally closed his book and stretched himself. He walked to the window and looked at the night outside, his heart full of expectations for the future. He knew that he had to persevere in order to realize his dream. Zhang Liang went to work as usual. In the factory, while he worked seriously, he actively asked the masters about various technical issues. Zhang Liang's diligence and eagerness to learn were quickly recognized by his colleagues, and everyone was willing to teach him some technical tricks.

"Zhang Liang, you did a good job today. If you keep going like this, you will be able to stand on your own soon." Master Zhang patted Zhang Liang on the shoulder, his tone full of appreciation.

"Thank you, Master Zhang.

"Well, young people are energetic," Master Zhang nodded with a satisfied smile.

After get off work, Zhang Liang hurried back to the courtyard. As soon as he entered the gate, he saw Banggeng playing in the yard.

"Banggeng, is your mother at home?" Zhang Liang asked.

"Yes, I'm cooking in the kitchen." Banggeng replied with an innocent smile on his face.

"Okay, I'll go take a look." He walked towards Qin Huairu's room.

Walking to the kitchen door, Zhang Liang saw Qin Huairu busy preparing dinner. She was cooking and humming a little tune with a satisfied smile on her face. Zhang Liang couldn't help but admire Qin Huairu. Although her life was hard, she always maintained an optimistic attitude.

"Sister Qin, I'm back." Zhang Liang said softly.

"Zhang Liang, come in quickly, the meal will be ready soon." Qin Huairu looked back and a welcoming smile appeared on her face.

"Let me help." Zhang Liang rolled up his sleeves and walked into the kitchen.

"Okay, help me cut some vegetables." Qin Huairu nodded with a smile and handed him a kitchen knife.

Zhang Liang took the knife and started to cut vegetables skillfully. The two chatted and laughed in the kitchen, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

"Zhang Liang, you are such a good boy." Qin Huairu sighed, "If my Dongxu could be as sensible as you, I would feel relieved."

"Sister Qin, don't say that, Brother Dongxu is still young and will grow up slowly.

"Let's hope so. Keep busy.

Dinner was quickly prepared, and several people sat together, enjoying this rare warm time. At the dinner table, Qin Huairu mentioned the recent situation in the yard.

"There seems to be some unrest in the courtyard recently. I heard that the two brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu had a conflict.

"Oh? These two brothers have always had a good relationship, why are they suddenly quarreling?

"It seems that the two of them have a disagreement about dividing the family property." Qin Huairu explained.

"Alas, family affairs are the most difficult to deal with. I hope they can reconcile as soon as possible." Zhang Liang shook his head, feeling a little helpless.

"By the way, Zhang Liang, how are your studies going recently?

"Not bad, I plan to apply for a technical school and strive to further my studies as soon as possible." Zhang Liang replied with a firm tone. I support you!" Qin Huairu gave a thumbs up and encouraged. I will work hard.

After finishing his meal, he said goodbye and returned to his room. He continued to open his books and started a new day of study. He knew that he had to keep working hard.

Late at night, Zhang Liang closed his book, walked to the window, looked at the starry sky outside, and was filled with expectations for the future. He believed that

Yan Bugui is the shopkeeper of the compound. He is a mean person.

On a summer afternoon, cicadas chirped in the courtyard. Zhang Liang had just returned home from the factory and was ready to take a bath to cool off. When he opened the door, he saw Yan Bugui standing in the middle of the courtyard, his face gloomy, arguing with Liu Guangfu. Yan Bugui was the shopkeeper of the courtyard, in charge of some trivial matters in the courtyard, and he was mean. When Zhang Liang saw this, he immediately stopped and thought to himself: "It seems that there is another conflict. I have to go forward and take a look, so as not to make things worse."

"Guangfu, isn't it time to pay your water bill? It's been delayed for a month!" Yan Bugui put his hands on his hips, his voice filled with anger.

"Manager Yan, don't be anxious. I have just gathered all the money." Liu Guangfu held a purse, looking helpless.

"What do you mean don't be anxious? It's not good for anyone to delay the payment of the water bill!" Yan Bugui's voice became louder and louder, attracting many neighbors to watch.

Zhang Liang walked over quickly and interrupted, "Uncle Yan, Brother Guangfu just said that he has collected the money. Why don't we solve the problem first and don't let the neighbors worry."

Yan Bugui glared at Zhang Liang, but because of Zhang Liang's prestige in the courtyard, he had to nod reluctantly: "Okay, you come to mediate." He took the money bag from Liu Guangfu and handed it to Yan Bugui: "Uncle Yan, the money is here, the problem is solved. Harmony brings wealth."

Yan Bugui took the purse and snorted coldly: "Humph, if you drag your feet again next time, I won't be so easy to talk to."

Liu Guangfu nodded hurriedly: "Yes, yes, I will hand it in on time next time."

"Okay, everyone, go away." Zhang Liang waved his hand, signaling the neighbors who were watching to leave.

The crowd gradually dispersed, and Zhang Liang patted Liu Guangfu on the shoulder: "Brother Guangfu, go back and have a rest. Zhang Liang, if it weren't for you, who knows how this matter would have ended." Liu Guangfu said gratefully.

"You're welcome," Zhang Liang said with a smile.

"Zhang Liang," Liu Guangfu exclaimed,

Zhang Liang looked at the sky and decided to go to the public bathhouse to take a bath. At this time, Yi Zhonghai came over and asked with a smile: "Zhang Liang, have you helped everyone solve another troublesome problem today? Uncle Yan's temper is really unpredictable." Zhang Liang smiled helplessly.

"He's just like that, don't take it too seriously." His tone was full of relief.

"Yes, I know. "Brother Yi,"

"As for me, I'm a bit busy lately as I'm helping the factory design a new project," Yi Zhonghai replied, with a hint of fatigue in his eyes.

"Then you also have to take care of your health and don't get too tired." Zhang Liang said with concern.

"Got it. Thank you, Zhang Liang." Yi Zhonghai smiled.

Zhang Liang packed up his toiletries, walked out of the yard, and headed straight for the public bathhouse. The bathhouse was steaming hot, and Zhang Liang thought about what had happened recently while taking a shower. Yan Bugui's temper gave him a headache, but as neighbors, they had to get along well.

After taking a bath, Zhang Liang felt much more relaxed. When he returned to the yard, he ran into Qin Huairu. She was taking a few children to enjoy the cool in the yard. When she saw Zhang Liang, she smiled and greeted him, "Zhang Liang, you're back. Come and sit with us for a while."

Zhang Liang walked over with a smile and sat next to Qin Huairu: "Sister Qin, are the children well behaved today?"

"They are very well behaved, but the weather is too hot and I can't take them out to play." Qin Huairu said while fanning herself.

“It’s really hot these past few days, I’ll take them to the park when it’s cooler.

"That's great. The children will definitely be very happy." Qin Huairu said with a smile, her eyes full of gratitude.

"By the way, Zhang Liang, there has been a lot of commotion in the courtyard recently, all because of Manager Yan. What do you think we should do?" Qin Huairu suddenly asked in a low voice.

"Uncle Yan is the shopkeeper, and he has a lot to do, so it's inevitable that there will be some conflicts." Zhang Liang pondered for a moment and said, "However, I think we can find an opportunity to have a good chat with him and see if we can get him to calm down a little."

"You're right, but what opportunity should we look for?" Qin Huairu asked doubtfully.

"Let me think about it. Maybe I can find a suitable time when he is in a good mood." Zhang Liang said thoughtfully.

At this time, Yan Bugui came over from a distance and snorted coldly: "What are you talking about? It's so lively?"

"Uncle Yan, we are talking about what happened in the yard." Zhang Liang stood up and said with a smile.

"Hmph, what happened in the yard? What do you have to say?" Yan Bugui said disdainfully.

"Uncle Yan, if you have something to say, just talk to me nicely. Don't be angry." Zhang Liang said in a gentle tone.

"Hmph, don't think I will change my mind just because you say a few words." Yan Bugui said coldly and turned away.

"Zhang Liang, it seems that you are right. We need to find a suitable time." He said in a low voice.

"It's okay, there is always a way to solve it." Zhang Liang comforted him, thinking about how to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Yan Bugui.

In the evening, he took out his books and started studying. He knew that after studying for a while, Zhang Liang felt a little tired, so he stood up and walked to the window to get some fresh air.

At this time, Jia Dongxu came back from outside and saw that Zhang Liang's light was still on, so he walked over and knocked on the window: "Zhang Liang, are you asleep?"

"Not yet, Brother Dongxu, is there anything wrong?" Zhang Liang opened the window and asked.

"It's okay, I just want to talk to you." Jia Dongxu said, with a hint of annoyance in his tone.

"Come in and have a chat." Zhang Liang opened the door and let Jia Dongxu in.

Jia Dongxu walked into the room, sat on a chair, and sighed: “Zhang Liang, I’ve been in a bad mood recently.”

"What's wrong, Brother Dongxu? What's bothering you?

"It's about work. There's a new guy in the factory who's always picking on me." Jia Dongxu said somewhat depressed.

"How could this happen? You are colleagues, you should cooperate well." Zhang Liang said.

"Hmph, he always finds fault with me and makes me feel bad." Jia Dongxu said indignantly.

"Brother Dongxu, I think you should calm down and find a chance to have a good talk with him." Zhang Liang advised, "We are all here for work, there is no need to have conflicts. But I just can't swallow this anger."