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

"Yes, that's what the teacher said!" "I think this idiom is very interesting."

"You like idioms. You can learn more in the future," Zhang Liang encouraged.

"Okay," Bangteng nodded seriously.

After dinner, everyone in the courtyard

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu are brothers living in a courtyard.

The mornings in the courtyard are always noisy. As soon as the sun rises, the residents in the courtyard begin their busy day. Zhang Liang walked out of the door and saw the two brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu arguing in the courtyard again. He sighed and walked over quickly.

"Look at you, Guangfu, I just bought this flowerpot yesterday, how could you knock it over!" Liu Guangtian said angrily.

"I didn't mean to do that, Brother Guangtian. You put the flowerpot in the middle of the road, who knew it would fall so easily." Liu Guangfu defended, with dissatisfaction in his tone.

Zhang Liang stepped forward and patted Liu Guangtian on the shoulder, "Guangtian, don't be so angry, Guangfu didn't mean it."

"Zhang Liang, now that you are here, tell me about him. This is not the first time." When Liu Guangtian saw Zhang Liang, his tone softened a little, but he was still a little angry.

"Guangfu, you have to pay attention too. Everyone is walking around in the yard, so you really have to consider the placement of the flower pots." Zhang Liang turned to Liu Guangfu, his tone gentle.

"I understand. I will be more careful next time." He seemed a little guilty.

"That's good. We are all family. If there is anything, just talk it out and don't quarrel all the time." Zhang Liang said with a smile.

"Brother Zhang Liang is right. We are brothers. There is no need to quarrel." Liu Guangtian sighed, "Guangfu, you just need to be more careful in the future."

"Well, Brother Guangtian, I will pay attention to it next time." Liu Guangfu said.

The conflict was temporarily resolved, and the relationship between the two brothers eased. Zhang Liang felt relieved when he saw them getting along.

At this time, Qin Huairu came over with Bang Geng and greeted with a smile: "Zhang Liang, Guang Tian, ​​Guang Fu, good morning. Good morning." Zhang Liang responded, "Where are you taking Bang Geng today?"

"We are going to the market to buy some things. Banggeng has been very obedient recently, so I plan to buy him some snacks." Qin Huairu said with a smile.

"Banggeng is really sensible." Liu Guangfu said with a smile, "He even helped his mother carry the basket yesterday." Liu Guangtian also praised.

"Thank you Uncle Guangfu and Uncle Guangtian for your compliments." Banggeng said obediently and walked over.

"What are you young people talking about? It's so lively." Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.

"Uncle Yi, we were talking about Banggeng. The child has become sensible now." Zhang Liang said.

"Banggeng is indeed a good boy and will definitely have a bright future." Yi Zhonghai nodded.

"Uncle Yi, I still remember the story about the steel mill you told yesterday. It's really interesting." Liu Guangfu suddenly said.

"Oh? You still remember it, then I will tell you the story of the steel mill again. I found a stool and sat down, and began to tell the story.

"Our steel rolling mill used to be famous throughout the country. At that time, everyone was full of enthusiasm and the factory's production tasks repeatedly broke records. We received an important production task to complete a batch of important steel orders within a month. The whole factory worked together, and everyone worked overtime day and night, and finally completed the task ahead of schedule. The scene at that time was really unforgettable." Yi Zhonghai's tone was full of nostalgia.

"Uncle Yi, you must have had a hard time back then," Zhang Liang asked.

"Yes, everyone worked very hard at that time, but no one complained, because everyone knew that this was a contribution to the country," Yi Zhonghai said with emotion.

“Now we also need to learn from you, work hard and contribute to the development of the country.

"Yes, young people should be motivated and responsible." Yi Zhonghai nodded in approval.

Time passed unknowingly, and the few people were chatting happily, when suddenly there was a noise. It turned out that the parents of Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu had arrived.

"Guangtian, Guangfu, what are you two arguing about again?" said mother Aunt Liu angrily.

"Mom, we didn't argue, we were just chatting." Liu Guangtian quickly explained.

"Don't think I don't know that you two often quarrel over trivial matters. What is it about today?" Aunt Liu asked dissatisfiedly.

“Mom, it’s really nothing, Guangfu just accidentally knocked over the flowerpot, and we’ve made up.

"That's good. You two should stop quarreling and make the neighbors laugh at you." Aunt Liu sighed. "Mom, we will pay attention next time." Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu said in unison.

"Zhang Liang, you always help us mediate." Aunt Liu turned to Zhang Liang and said,

"Auntie, don't say that, it's only natural for us to help each other if there's anything we can do.

At this time, Liu Haizhong also came out of the room and walked over with a smile.

"What are you guys talking about again?

"Uncle Yi is telling us the story of the steel mill in the sea." Liu Guangtian replied.

"Oh, then you must listen carefully, Uncle Yi's stories are all valuable experiences.

"Hai Zhong, there are some new tasks in the factory today, remember to remind everyone." Zhang Liang suddenly remembered something and reminded.

"Yes, I was just about to say this. A batch of new materials arrived at the factory today and we need to work overtime to process them.

"Then we have to hurry to the factory to prepare." Zhang Liang said, "Uncle Yi, let's go to the factory first, and we'll listen to your story when we have time."

"Okay, work is important, you guys go quickly." Yi Zhonghai nodded.

Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong quickly packed up and prepared to go to the factory. Qin Huairu also took Banggeng back to the room and prepared to cook. "Uncle Haizhong, keep up the good work!" Banggeng waved and said.

"Thank you Banggeng, we will try our best." Zhang Liang responded with a smile.

Arriving at the factory, Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong got busy. The arrival of new materials made the entire factory lively, and everyone performed their duties and worked intensively and orderly.

"Zhang Liang, this batch of materials seems to be of good quality." Liu Haizhong checked and said with satisfaction.

"Yes, the arrival of this batch of materials is good news for us. It means that the factory's production tasks will be smoother." Zhang Liang said.

"However, I have to work overtime today and I will be late when I get home." Liu Haizhong said helplessly.

“It’s okay, work is important, everyone understands.

The two worked until the evening and finally completed the day's task. When they returned to the courtyard, it was already late at night and the courtyard was silent.

"I'm really tired today." Liu Haizhong sighed.

"Yes, but the mission is accomplished, so it's worth it." Zhang Liang said with a smile.

"Zhang Liang, you are always so optimistic. I really admire you.

“Life is like this, with ups and downs, what’s important is that we can work together.

The next morning, the courtyard was bustling again. Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong got up early and prepared to go to the factory to continue working.

"Zhang Liang, Haizhong, why are you here so early today?" Qin Huairu asked when she saw them.

“I worked overtime yesterday, so I went to the factory early today to check on the situation.

"Thank you for your hard work." Qin Huairu sighed.

“It’s the same for everyone. At work, there are always busy times.

At this time, Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu also came out and saw Zhang Liang and Liu Haizhong.

“Zhang Liang, Haizhong, are there any new tasks in the factory today?

"Today I mainly sorted out the materials that arrived yesterday. The task was not heavy. I was really exhausted from working overtime yesterday.

“That’s how work is, sometimes it’s busy, sometimes it’s relaxing.

"Yes, if we work together, our lives will get better and better." Zhang Liang said. Yi Zhonghai also came out of the room.

"Good morning, young man, are you going to be busy again today?

“Yes, Uncle Yi, there are some materials that need to be sorted out today.

"Work is important, you

Yan Jiecheng is the son of Yan Bugui.

Life in a courtyard is always full of trivial and warm moments. This morning, the sun shines into the courtyard through the old windows, and the air is filled with a faint smell of fireworks. Zhang Liang was about to go out to the factory when he suddenly heard a fierce quarrel in the courtyard.

"You are always so stubborn, why can't you listen to my opinion!" This was Yan Jiecheng's voice, full of anger and helplessness.

"What do you know! Everything I do is for your own good!" Yan Bugui's voice followed, with an unparalleled toughness.

Zhang Liang sighed, wondering what the father and son were arguing about. He walked out of the room and saw Yan Jiecheng and Yan Bugui standing in the middle of the yard, their faces livid. Several neighbors also leaned out to watch the fun, but no one stepped forward to mediate.

"Jie Cheng, Uncle Bugui, tried to ease the tense atmosphere.

"Brother Zhang Liang, you're here." Yan Jiecheng's anger subsided a little when he saw Zhang Liang. "I just suggested that Dad make some changes to the store's operations, but he didn't listen at all."

"What do you know as a young boy? Is it your place to interfere in the affairs of the store?" Yan Bugui glared at his son, appearing even angrier.

"Uncle Bugui, Jie Cheng is also doing this for the good of the store. Can you two calm down and have a good talk?" Zhang Liang advised.

"Calm down? What does he know about running a business? I know more about the store than he does!

"Dad, I'm not disrespecting you, but you also have to listen to the ideas of young people. Times are changing, and the way of business must also change with it." Yan Jiecheng explained, his tone full of helplessness.

"What Jie Cheng said makes sense, Uncle Bugui, why don't you listen to Jie Cheng's ideas first? Maybe he can bring some new ideas." Zhang Liang tried to be a peacemaker.

"What's so good about it? What's the use of his little cleverness?" Yan Bugui snorted coldly, appearing very stubborn. Times are indeed changing. Many young people now have new ideas and creativity. Why not give Jie Cheng a chance and see if he can bring about some changes?" Zhang Liang continued to persuade.

Yan Bugui was silent for a while, as if thinking about Zhang Liang's words. Finally, he said, "Okay, tell me what you think."

Seeing his father give in, Yan Jiecheng showed a relieved smile on his face, "Dad, I think we should introduce some new products to our store, and we can also try some promotional activities to attract more customers."

"New products? Promotional activities?" Yan Bugui frowned, looking a little confused.