Siheyuan: I am different He Yuzhu

Just as He Yuzhu was carefully frying the base ingredients for the braised lamb head, Nan Yi's eyes were like being attracted by a magnet, tightly locked on He Yuzhu. He didn't even dare to blink, for fear that he would miss those fleeting and imperceptible details due to his own negligence.

He Yuzhu was such a perceptive person that he only needed to glance at Nan Yi's focused and nervous expression to immediately understand what Nan Yi was thinking. He knew very well that this kid wanted to take this opportunity to secretly learn a few tricks from him. However, He Yuzhu did not express any dissatisfaction or concern about this. On the contrary, when it came to the most critical operation steps, he deliberately slowed down his movements so that Nan Yi could see more clearly and learn more thoroughly.

In fact, He Yuzhu deeply admired and recognized Nan Yi, who was young but had great talent in cooking. If he had not been too busy with work and could not spare much time to communicate with Nan Yi and give him guidance, he would have wanted to share his cooking skills with Nan Yi, the so-called heir of the imperial chef.

Now, since God has given such a rare opportunity, He Yuzhu feels that it is better to go with the flow and give Nan Yi a small chance. Of course, how much of the essence Nan Yi can finally comprehend depends on his personal understanding. After all, He Yuzhu also has his own master's inheritance. As the saying goes, "The law is not passed on lightly." Before obtaining the master's consent, it is not appropriate to rashly pass on the master's unique exquisite skills.

When the base ingredients were stir-fried until they were fragrant, He Yuzhu turned his head to look at Nan Yi who was standing on the side, and shouted loudly: "Nan Yi, the ingredients are finally fried, come over and add some water to the pot." After hearing the order, Nan Yi did not dare to delay at all. He quickly picked up the full bucket beside him, walked to the big pot with quick and steady steps, and then poured the clean water in the bucket into the big pot.

While Nan Yi was adding water, He Yuzhu nimbly picked up the sheep's head and hooves placed aside and threw them into the pot without hesitation. With a few "plop, plop" sounds, the ingredients fell into the water and splashed a little.

Then, He Yuzhu stared at the iron pot intently until the water level in the pot gradually rose and completely submerged the sheep's head, and then he breathed a sigh of relief. At this time, he just realized that his forehead was already covered with sweat, so he grabbed a towel next to him and wiped it randomly.

Nan Yi, who had been paying attention to He Yuzhu's actions, quickly brought a bowl of boiled water and respectfully presented it to He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu was not polite, took the bowl and raised his head to drink it. There was a sound of "gulp gulp", and in a blink of an eye, the bowl of boiled water was empty. After putting down the empty bowl, He Yuzhu exhaled a long breath, as if all the heat in his body had drifted away with this breath, and he felt refreshed.

He Yuzhu, who had recovered from his shock, smiled and turned to look at the slightly nervous Nan Yi, and asked softly, "How is it, Nan Yi, you have been watching for so long, how much have you learned?"

Nan Yi was secretly praying that he would not be discovered stealing your skills. When he heard this, his body trembled violently, and his face instantly turned red like a ripe apple. He lowered his head in embarrassment and stammered, "I'm sorry, Deputy Director He, I...I shouldn't have secretly learned your skills!"

He Yuzhu patted Nan Yi's shoulder with a smile on his face, and said earnestly and encouragingly: "Don't worry, Nan Yi! In my opinion, you are very talented in cooking. I sincerely hope that you can fully display your talent, work hard, and move forward courageously towards becoming a true and skilled chef!"

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, Nan Yi couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face full of disbelief. He stammered in response: "He... Deputy Director He, you don't blame me for secretly learning your cooking techniques? This really surprises me!"

He Yuzhu sighed slightly and continued with deep emotion: "When our country is passing on various skills, there are indeed many outdated and pedantic habits. In particular, the widely circulated saying 'teaching the apprentice will starve the master' has seriously hindered many exquisite skills from being passed down from generation to generation."

"Take me for example. I learned my cooking skills through hard work from my master. Without his explicit permission, I have no right to pass it on to others. But it doesn't hurt to give you a little pointer." At this point, He Yuzhu showed a trace of helplessness on his face.

"It's a pity that I am no longer in charge of the cafeteria. I am busy with many tasks on weekdays. Otherwise, we could find some free time to have a serious and in-depth discussion about cooking skills in private."

After listening to this, Nan Yi nodded and thanked him: "Thank you, Deputy Director He! To be honest, I always feel that compared to being a simple cook, being a factory director like you may be more important and meaningful in promoting the development and progress of our country!"

"Haha, there is no distinction between high and low jobs. Everyone is an indispensable part of the country's development process! Okay, the rest of the work here is left to you. You watch over here carefully. The things in the pot are rewards for outstanding workers in the evening. As for those iron pots outside, leave them to me."

Hearing this, Nan Yi hurriedly responded, "Deputy Director He, it's scorching hot outside, you should stay in the cafeteria! I'll just watch over the iron pots outside."

However, He Yuzhu waved his hand and said firmly: "Nan Yi, it is because it is so hot outside that I need to do it myself! The more difficult the environment, the more it requires leaders to lead by example. Okay, don't say anything, just watch here!" After that, He Yuzhu turned and walked towards the cafeteria door.

Just as he was about to leave the cafeteria, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and said to Nan Yi with a smile: "Nan Yi, if you really like a girl, you should tell her your feelings for her openly, and don't be secretive. Sincerity and honesty are always the most effective ways to pursue girls."

Nan Yi blushed at these words. He stammered, not knowing how to respond. He could only stammer, "He... Deputy Director He, so you... you already knew about this? I... I..." For a moment, Nan Yi became incoherent and his heart was pounding like a rabbit.

"I approved your application to come to the farm in Western Regions. I must know why you didn't return to Sijiu City when your contract expired! Last night, I asked Director Zhang about your situation. It's true that men should get married when they are old enough and women should get married when they are old enough. Doctor Ding is beautiful, so it's natural for you to like her. As for whether you can pursue Doctor Ding and win her heart, it depends on your ability."

"Also, don't always look so arrogant in the future. Put down your airs and communicate more with those around you. Everyone is equal in today's society. It's not the era in the past when people were divided into different classes." After saying that, He Yuzhu walked out of the cafeteria and walked towards the iron pot where mutton soup was cooked, leaving Nan Yi alone standing there, thinking about his words.