I am doing well in the Siheyuan

Time flies, and in just two days, it slipped away from your fingertips like quicksand.

It was a sunny morning, a rare good day.

After breakfast, Ye Ming said hello to Old Mrs. Long, then rode his bicycle to Kyoto Railway Station.

Ye Ming went to the train station to pick up Qin Ling.

Half an hour later, Ye Ming arrived at Kyoto Railway Station.

After parking his bicycle, he waited at the exit.

Soon, Qin Ling, carrying a luggage bag, appeared beside Ye Ming.

Qin Ling stopped, his face filled with joy, and said to Ye Ming:

"Ye Ming, long time no see."

Hearing Qin Ling's words, Ye Ming also responded with a smile:

"Qinling, long time no see."

"Welcome to Kyoto."

After saying that, Ye Ming took Qin Ling's backpack, took her out of the train station, and rode his bike towards his own courtyard.

Half an hour later, Ye Ming drove Qin Ling to the courtyard.

After parking the bicycle, Ye Ming picked up Qin Ling's backpack and led her into the courtyard.

After entering the courtyard, Qin Ling looked at the quiet and elegant courtyard and asked curiously:

"Ye Ming, is this your home?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ming replied:

"That's it."

Qin Ling was surprised after hearing this:

"Is it? What does that mean?"

Seeing the doubt flashing in Qin Ling's eyes, Ye Ming explained:

"I usually live with my grandma, and I only come to this courtyard to stay occasionally."

Ye Ming's answer made Qin Ling take a breath and sigh:

"Ye Ming, you are really a hidden tycoon."

"Even if I have never been to Kyoto, I know that a courtyard like this is not something that ordinary people can own."

"And you only live in a courtyard of this level occasionally."

"Comparing yourself to others will only make you feel miserable, and comparing yourself to others will only make you lose."

When Ye Ming heard Qin Ling's words and looked at the surprised expression on her face, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and thought secretly in his heart.

Qin Ling was so shocked when she saw the courtyard house. If she knew that she owned several such properties, she would be even more surprised.

......

Ye Ming led Qin Ling to the living room. He put Qin Ling's backpack on the table, poured her a cup of hot tea, and said:

"Qinling, just treat this place as your own home, don't be restrained."

As he spoke, he handed the cup to Qin Ling. Qin Ling took the cup, took a sip of tea, and responded softly:

"Don't worry, Ye Ming, I won't be restrained."

"You are my only friend in Kyoto, why should I be polite to you?"

Hearing Qin Ling's words, Ye Ming smiled: "You are right to think so, don't be polite to me."

Then, Qin Ling and Ye Ming started chatting. They hadn't seen each other for half a year, and usually communicated through letters. Now that they met, they naturally had a lot to talk about.

......

Two hours passed in a flash. The clock on the wall pointed to twelve o'clock.

At this time, Qin Jingru walked into the living room and said to Ye Ming: "Chief Qin, lunch is ready, you can eat now."

Ye Ming nodded and replied, "Yes, I understand."

After that, he turned to Qin Ling and said, "Qin Ling, let's have a quick meal at home at noon. You can have a good rest in the afternoon, and I will welcome you at Lao Mo in the evening."

Qin Ling responded: "Well, this is your territory, everything is up to you."

Afterwards, Ye Ming and Qin Ling walked towards the restaurant together.

......

Ten minutes later, Ye Ming's courtyard restaurant.

Qin Ling tasted a few bites of the dishes and praised them highly: “Ye Ming, the dishes made by Jing Ru are so delicious.”

Ye Ming smiled and responded: "That's right, Jingru's cooking skills are no less than those of the restaurant chefs."

Qin Jingru, who was wiping the furniture, heard their conversation and a smile appeared on her fair face.

After lunch, Qin Ling went to the guest room to rest. She was exhausted after two days and one night of train travel.

After Qin Ling rested, Ye Ming came to the yard, sat on a recliner, picked up a book and began to read.

At the same time, in the study of a two-story building in the western part of Kyoto.

A middle-aged man wearing a Mao suit and exuding an air of authority was sitting in an office chair, looking at a document intently.

This middle-aged man who exudes the aura of a superior is none other than Lin Changsheng, the old superior of Chen Guangyuan, the director of the steel rolling mill.

That is, the senior leader who has a close relationship with He Yuzhu in the film and television drama "Siheyuan".

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

Hearing this, Lin Changsheng put down the document in his hand and said, "Come in!"

As Lin Changsheng finished speaking, the study door creaked open and the steel mill director Chen Guangyuan walked into the study.

Seeing Chen Guangyuan, Lin Changsheng asked, "Xiao Chen, what's the matter?"

After hearing what Lin Changsheng said, Chen Guangyuan responded: "Old leader, the situation is like this. Since former Deputy Director Li was punished according to law a few days ago, the position of Deputy Director of the Steel Rolling Mill has been vacant until now."

"I came here to ask you whether the superiors have made an appointment for the deputy director of the steel mill?"

After hearing this, Lin Changsheng replied, "Regarding the selection of the deputy director of the steel rolling mill, the appointment has already been issued."

"The superiors have decided to appoint Ye Ming as the deputy director of the steel rolling mill."

Chen Guangyuan was stunned when he heard his old superior's words.

Obviously, Chen Guangyuan did not expect that Lin Changsheng would actually suggest that Ye Ming be appointed as the deputy director of the steel rolling mill.

Chen Guangyuan was so surprised because Lin Changsheng's proposal was too bizarre.

How old is Ye Ming? He is not even 20 years old at most. He is not even 20 years old yet he is asked to be the deputy director of a state-owned factory with more than 10,000 employees.

Chen Guangyuan had never seen or even heard of such a thing.

After a while, Chen Guangyuan came back to his senses and said, "Old leader, although Ye Ming has the most outstanding work ability among the young cadres in the steel rolling mill, he is too young."

“Is this appointment too hasty?”

Hearing Chen Guangyuan's words, Lin Changsheng replied: "Although Ye Ming is young, his work ability is extremely outstanding."

"When we select cadres, the key is their work ability, not their age."

"So what if you're young?"

"In my opinion, young people are more motivated and can create more honor for the steel mill."

After hearing this, Chen Guangyuan smiled bitterly and responded: "Old leader, what you said does make sense."

"However, if Ye Ming is promoted to deputy factory director, it will inevitably cause a lot of criticism."

"Besides, facing so many criticisms, it remains to be seen whether Ye Ming can withstand the pressure."

The reason why Chen Guangyuan questioned Ye Ming's position as deputy director of the steel rolling mill was not because he disliked Ye Ming personally, but because he did not want to see Ye Ming bear a lot of criticism and pressure from the outside world.

Chen Guangyuan had sincere admiration for Ye Ming. He did not want to see such a good seedling destroyed by external criticism.

If ten years later, the superiors appointed Ye Ming as deputy director of the steel rolling mill, Chen Guangyuan would definitely agree.

The root cause is that Ye Ming is too young.

Hearing what Chen Guangyuan said, Lin Changsheng waved his hand and replied: "I believe that with Ye Ming's ability, he will be able to withstand the pressure."