Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind

Chapter 105 was rewritten to Chapter 14

In the southeast corner of the town, there is a small restaurant called "Wei Man Lou". Here, He Yuzhu attracts diners from all directions with his superb cooking skills. His braised pork is bright red in color, fat but not greasy; the steamed sea bass is tender and the soup is mellow. Although the restaurant is small, it is famous for He Yuzhu's cooking skills.

Si Ye, a well-known gangster leader in the town, is usually very powerful and has many subordinates. He occasionally visits Wei Man Lou and praises He Yuzhu's dishes, but always looks down on He Yuzhu himself.

One evening, several of the Fourth Master's men came to the restaurant and shouted to order some dishes that were not on the menu. He Yuzhu patiently explained that the restaurant had a fixed menu and could not change it at will. The men felt embarrassed and started to make trouble in the restaurant, even threatening to smash the store. In order to protect the reputation of the restaurant, He Yuzhu resolutely refused to give in, and the two sides finally parted unhappily.

After the fourth master learned about this, he thought that He Yuzhu didn't give him face, so he decided to teach He Yuzhu a lesson. He sent people to "Wei Man Lou" to cause trouble, and He Yuzhu's business was affected. The number of customers in the restaurant began to decrease, and He Yuzhu's mood became heavy.

Although He Yuzhu was just a cook, he was tough and unwilling to give in easily. He decided to find the Fourth Master and resolve the misunderstanding face to face. He knew it might be a dangerous move, but he had to do it. He Yuzhu's wife Xiaomei looked at him worriedly and advised him not to go, but He Yuzhu just patted her hand gently and comforted her, "Don't worry, I will be careful."

As night fell, He Yuzhu put on his coat and hat and walked out of the house alone. He walked through the familiar streets and came to the territory of the Fourth Master. It was the other side of the town, the lights were dim, and the air was filled with the smell of cigarettes and alcohol. He Yuzhu took a deep breath, mustered up his courage, and knocked on the door of the Fourth Master.

The door slowly opened, and a thug looked at He Yuzhu and asked in a bad tone: "Who are you? What are you doing here?" He Yuzhu was not intimidated by the other party's momentum. He replied calmly: "I am He Yuzhu from 'Wei Man Lou'. I want to see the Fourth Master. I have something important to discuss."

The man obviously didn't expect He Yuzhu to be so bold. He was stunned for a moment, then turned around and went in to report. Soon, he came back and motioned He Yuzhu to follow him in.

After passing through a long corridor, He Yuzhu was brought to the Fourth Master's room. The room was large and luxuriously decorated. The Fourth Master was sitting on a large chair, smoking a cigar, with several of his men standing beside him.

The fourth master looked at He Yuzhu with a playful look in his eyes. He blew out a puff of smoke and said coldly, "Chef He, you are very brave to come to me."

He Yuzhu was not overwhelmed by the Fourth Master's momentum. He said calmly, "Fourth Master, I know you are a big shot in town, and I am just a small cook. But I believe that you are also a reasonable person. What happened today was indeed a misunderstanding."

The Fourth Master sneered and said, "Misunderstanding? My people would not go to your restaurant to cause trouble for no reason."

He Yuzhu nodded and said, "I understand. But what happened today was because your subordinates requested additional dishes, and our restaurant has a fixed menu that cannot be changed at will. I rejected their request, and they probably felt embarrassed, so they did that."

The Fourth Master was silent for a while, then said, "You mean, my people are unreasonable?"

He Yuzhu quickly explained: "No, Fourth Master, that's not what I meant. I just wanted to say that there might be a problem with communication. I believe that your people didn't mean to embarrass me."

The fourth master looked at He Yuzhu, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He liked He Yuzhu's attitude of neither servility nor overbearance. He nodded and said, "Okay, I believe you. I will investigate this matter. If it is really my people who are wrong, I will ask them to apologize to you."

He Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief. He said gratefully, "Thank you, Fourth Master. You are such a sensible person."

The fourth master waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me. I just don't want to wrongly accuse a good person. From now on, I will have someone protect your restaurant."

He Yuzhu felt warm in his heart. He didn't expect that the Fourth Master would be so generous. He said gratefully, "Fourth Master, I will always remember your great kindness."

The fourth master smiled and said, "Okay, Chef He, you can go back. I'll have someone take you back."

He Yuzhu nodded and turned to leave. When he walked out of the Fourth Master's territory, his heart was filled with emotion. He knew that tonight's action not only resolved the misunderstanding between him and the Fourth Master, but also unexpectedly gained the Fourth Master's protection.

Since then, He Yuzhu's "Wei Man Lou" has never been harassed by gangsters again. The Fourth Master's men have even become regular customers of the restaurant, and they are full of praise for He Yuzhu's cooking skills.

The relationship between He Yuzhu and Siye gradually became friendly. Siye often came to "Wei Man Lou" for dinner, and the two would sometimes chat for a few words. Although their status was very different, they had a wonderful tacit understanding with each other.

He Yuzhu's business is getting better and better, and his reputation has spread throughout the town. People say that Chef He is not only good at cooking, but he can also cook the Fourth Master.

And the Fourth Master, under the influence of He Yuzhu, began to slowly change. He reduced the violence of his men and began to try to solve problems in a more peaceful way.

This misunderstanding not only allowed He Yuzhu and the Fourth Master to reconcile, but also made the atmosphere of the town more harmonious.

Under the protection of the Fourth Master, He Yuzhu's "Wei Man Lou" has regained its former bustle, but He Yuzhu knows that this peace needs a more solid foundation. He decides to visit the Fourth Master in person to express his gratitude and consolidate the relationship between the two sides.

It was a moonless night, and the streets of the town were immersed in tranquility. He Yuzhu put on his best clothes and brought a bottle of fine wine that he had collected for many years. This was his respect for the Fourth Master and a manifestation of his sincerity.

He once again set out on the road to the Fourth Master's residence. Unlike his previous nervous mood, this time he felt more calm and expectant. He knew that this was not only a visit of thanks, but also an opportunity to build trust.

The Fourth Master's residence was located on the other side of the town. Compared with Wei Man Lou, it was more magnificent and solemn. He Yuzhu stood in front of the gate, took a deep breath, and knocked on the door again.

The door slowly opened, and it was still the same subordinate, but this time his attitude was much more gentle. "Chef He, the Fourth Master has been waiting for a long time." The subordinate said, leading He Yuzhu into the mansion.

Passing through the winding corridor, He Yuzhu was brought to an elegantly decorated living room. The Fourth Master was sitting there, playing with two iron balls in his hands, and he seemed to be in a good mood.

"Chef He, you're here. Please take a seat." The Fourth Master's voice was much gentler than last time.

He Yuzhu presented the wine he brought, "Fourth Master, this is a small gift. Thank you for your care for Wei Man Lou."

The Fourth Master looked at the bottle of wine and smiled, "Chef He, you are too polite. Your cooking skills are my greatest enjoyment."

The two sat down, and the fourth master ordered people to prepare some simple snacks. They drank and chatted, and the topic ranged from restaurant management to interesting things in the town. The atmosphere gradually became relaxed and happy.

He Yuzhu took the opportunity to make his own request: "Fourth Master, I would like to invite you to come to Wei Man Lou as a guest at an appropriate time, so that the people in the town can know your tolerance and generosity."

The fourth master was slightly stunned, then laughed, "Chef He, you are really a smart man. Okay, I promise you, I will go to your restaurant for a big meal on a good day."

He Yuzhu was delighted, as he knew this would be another turning point for Wei Man Lou.

After three rounds of drinks, He Yuzhu saw that it was getting late, so he stood up and said goodbye. The fourth master personally saw him to the door, and the two shook hands and said goodbye. He Yuzhu's heart was full of gratitude and hope.

When he got home, He Yuzhu told his wife Xiaomei what happened that night. Xiaomei smiled for the first time in a long time, "Yuzhu, it seems that our hard days are finally coming to an end."

He Yuzhu nodded and secretly made up his mind to make "Wei Manlou" the brightest star in the town.

A few days later, Si Ye came to Wei Man Lou as promised. His visit immediately caused a sensation in the town. People saw that Si Ye and He Yu Zhu were as close as brothers, and they all praised He Yu Zhu's character and wisdom.

The visit of Si Ye brought more customers and reputation to He Yuzhu's restaurant, and the relationship between He Yuzhu and Si Ye changed from the initial misunderstanding and confrontation to mutual respect and support.

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