Chapter 521 Sketch
Chapter 521 Sketch
In the courtyard, the days flow slowly like water, and each season brings new stories and challenges.
As Xiao Ming gradually integrated into the Siheyuan family, he began to actively participate in various activities in the Siheyuan. Seeing everyone busy preparing for the winter, he took the initiative to help carry the stored food and charcoal. When making warm clothes and bedding, although he was not very skilled, he also followed everyone's learning and sewed stitch by stitch.
One day, Xiao Ming heard a piece of news in the factory that the factory was going to organize a skills competition to encourage employees to improve their professional skills. He excitedly ran back to the courtyard and told everyone the news.
Xiao Ming said excitedly: "Have you heard? The factory is going to hold a skills competition!"
Xiaolan's eyes lit up and she said, "This is a good opportunity for everyone to showcase their talents."
Sha Zhu patted his chest and said, "My cooking skills will definitely get me a good place in the competition."
Xu Damao said unconvincedly: "Humph, don't just blame you, I am also good at projection."
Everyone discussed the projects they could participate in, full of expectations. So everyone began to prepare for the skills competition. Sha Zhu studied the recipes more carefully and tried new cooking methods; Xu Damao carefully maintained his projection equipment and practiced projection skills. Xiaolan also worked hard on technological innovation and constantly improved her working methods.
On the day of the skills competition, the people in the courtyard came to the factory with confidence. The atmosphere at the competition site was lively, and the contestants in each project showed their superb skills. In the cooking competition, Sha Zhu skillfully wielded the spatula, and the delicious dishes smelled fragrant. In the projection competition, Xu Damao operated skillfully, and the picture was clear and smooth. In the technical innovation competition, Xiaolan introduced her new method in detail, which won the praise of the judges.
After fierce competition, everyone in the courtyard achieved good results. Sha Zhu won the Excellence Award in the cooking competition, and Xu Damao also won the Certificate of Honor in the screening competition. Xiaolan won the first prize of the competition with her outstanding technical innovation.
Everyone returned to the courtyard happily to share the joy. Sha Zhu said proudly: "See, I told you my cooking skills are great."
Although Xu Damao was a little jealous, he had to admit Sha Zhu's strength. "Okay, you're awesome this time. But I'm sure I can surpass you next time."
Xiaolan smiled and said: "Everyone is great. This skills competition has allowed us to see our own potential. We must work harder in the future and make greater contributions to the factory."
As time went by, spring came quietly. People in the courtyard began to prepare for spring plowing. They knew that only by hard work could they reap rich fruits in autumn.
Sha Zhu and Li Youquan discussed reclaiming a small piece of land in the yard and planting some vegetables. They found tools, turned the soil, and applied fertilizers, and were very busy. Xiaolan and Honghong went to the market to buy some seeds, including cabbage, radish, tomatoes, etc. Everyone planted the seeds carefully, looking forward to their thriving growth.
While waiting for the seeds to germinate, everyone would go to the vegetable fields every day to water them and weed them. Xiao Ming also actively participated in it. Although he had never planted crops before, he was full of curiosity and enthusiasm. He followed Sha Zhu and Li Youquan to learn the techniques of planting crops, and gradually mastered some of the essentials.
Finally, the seeds sprouted, and tender green seedlings emerged from the soil. Everyone looked at these little lives with hope in their hearts. As the seedlings grew, everyone took better care of them. They built racks so that vines such as tomatoes and cucumbers could climb and grow. They also prevented pests and diseases in time to ensure the healthy growth of vegetables.
In summer, the vegetable fields are full of life. Various vegetables grow lushly and bear abundant fruits. Everyone is harvesting the fruits of their hard work with happy smiles on their faces. They give the extra vegetables to their neighbors to share the joy of the harvest.
One day, the factory received a message that they were going to organize a theatrical performance to celebrate the anniversary of the factory. Xiaolan thought this was a good opportunity to showcase the Siheyuan culture, so she suggested that everyone prepare a program together.
Everyone responded and started discussing the content of the program. Sha Zhu said, "Why don't we do a skit? It will definitely make everyone laugh."
Xu Damao disagreed, "What's the point of skits? It would be better if we could have a song and dance performance."
After some discussion, they decided to combine skits and songs and dances to prepare a unique program. They used their spare time to rehearse, Xiaolan was responsible for writing the script, Shazhu and Xu Damao led everyone to rehearse the skits, and Honghong and the other women rehearsed the songs and dances.
During the rehearsal, everyone encountered many difficulties. For example, they could not remember the lines of the skit, and the movements of the song and dance were not neat enough. But everyone did not give up. They encouraged each other and practiced over and over again. Xiao Ming also actively participated in it. Although he had no performance experience, he studied every movement and line seriously.
Finally, the day of the art performance arrived. The people in the courtyard came to the factory in beautiful clothes and full of energy. The art performance was very lively and each program was wonderful. When the people in the courtyard went on stage to perform, they showed their style with confidence. The skits were humorous and funny, which attracted bursts of laughter from the audience; the singing and dancing were beautiful and moving, which made everyone intoxicated.
After the performance, the audience burst into warm applause. The people in the courtyard felt extremely proud, knowing that their efforts were recognized by everyone.
As time goes by, the stories in the courtyard continue. They have experienced ups and downs together, and shared joy and sorrow together. They interpret the spirit of unity, friendship and mutual assistance with their actions, bringing a touch of warmth and hope to this challenging era.
On a hot summer day, the people in the courtyard decided to hold a summer party together. They set up tables and chairs in the courtyard and prepared various delicacies and drinks. Shazhu personally cooked some refreshing dishes, such as cold cucumber salad and mung bean soup. Xiaolan and Honghong made some fruit salad and ice cream. Everyone sat together and enjoyed this wonderful time.
At the party, everyone was laughing and talking about interesting things in life. Xiao Ming told everyone some stories about his life in the countryside, which made everyone understand more about rural life. Sha Zhu and Xu Damao teased each other, making everyone laugh. Yi Zhonghai looked at everyone's happy faces and felt relieved. He knew that the people in the courtyard were like a family, supporting each other and spending every beautiful day together.
However, life is not always smooth sailing. One day, the factory encountered some difficulties, orders decreased, and profits declined. Everyone began to worry about their work and life. Yi Zhonghai called everyone together to discuss countermeasures.
Yi Zhonghai said seriously: "The factory is in trouble now, we can't just sit there and wait for death. Let's all think of ways to see what we can do for the factory."
Xiaolan thought for a while and said, "We can innovate in technology to improve production efficiency and reduce costs."
Sha Zhu went on to say: "We can also do more publicity to let more people know about our factory and products."
Everyone put forward their own suggestions and made plans for the development of the factory. With everyone's joint efforts, the factory gradually got out of the predicament. Orders began to increase and the benefits gradually improved. Everyone's work and life returned to the peace of the past.
With the arrival of autumn, the people in the courtyard began to prepare for winter. They not only stored enough food and charcoal, but also worked together to repair some facilities in the courtyard. Sha Zhu and Li Youquan repaired the dilapidated doors and windows to make everyone warmer in winter. Xiaolan and Honghong made some new curtains and quilts to make everyone's life more comfortable.
In this warm courtyard, everyone is working hard to live and fight for their dreams and happiness. They know that no matter what difficulties and challenges they will encounter in the future, as long as everyone unites as one, they will be able to overcome everything and continue to create their own beautiful life.
As time goes by, the stories in the courtyard continue. They interpret the meaning of kindness, unity, hard work and struggle with their actions, bringing more hope and warmth to the world. Their stories are like a melodious movement that continues to play in the long river of time, inspiring everyone to bravely face the challenges of life and pursue their own happiness.
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