Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He Yuzhu negotiated the price with the old man and finally bought the book at a reasonable price. He became more and more interested in Chinese medicine and thought about studying it carefully after returning home.

After a round of shopping, He Yuzhu walked back contentedly with the spices and books he bought. Along the way, he kept thinking about everything he saw at the market, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu sorted out the things he bought one by one. He walked into the kitchen and began to prepare today's lunch. Lin Xiaomu also walked in, and seeing He Yuzhu's busy figure, he smiled and said, "He Yuzhu, what delicious food are you going to make today?"

He Yuzhu raised his head and smiled, "Master, today I want to try to use these newly bought seasonings to make a pot of braised pork, and add a few vegetarian dishes. I guarantee you will be satisfied."

Lin Xiaomu nodded and said with satisfaction: "Okay, He Yuzhu, you are getting better and better at cooking now. Cooking is not only a skill, but also a way of conveying your thoughts."

He Yuzhu felt the encouragement from his master and was filled with motivation. He carefully washed the meat and cut it into even-sized pieces. Then he put oil in the pan and fried the meat until golden brown. He then added pepper, star anise, cinnamon and other spices and slowly stewed it. The kitchen was soon filled with an alluring aroma that made people salivate.

"Master, please try this braised pork and see how it tastes." He Yuzhu put the cooked braised pork on a plate and brought it to Lin Xiaomu.

Lin Xiaomu picked up a piece of braised pork and tasted it carefully, with a satisfied smile on his face. "He Yuzhu, your cooking skills have improved again. This braised pork has a good color, aroma and taste. It's very good."

He Yuzhu was delighted when he heard the praise from his master. He knew that his efforts were not in vain, and the recognition from his master was the greatest encouragement to him.

After dinner, He Yuzhu and Lin Xiaomu sat in the courtyard, enjoying this rare quiet time. The sunlight shone through the leaves on them, bringing a warm feeling.

"He Yuzhu, your recent performance has been outstanding. Not only have you made great progress in martial arts, but you have also become more mature in life. I believe that you will become an outstanding chivalrous knight." Lin Xiaomu said gently, his eyes full of satisfaction.

He Yuzhu nodded, his heart full of determination and confidence. "Master, thank you for your teachings. I will continue to work hard and live up to your expectations."

Lin Xiaomu smiled slightly, looking at the sky in the distance, feeling extremely calm and satisfied. He knew that the road ahead was still long, but he was full of confidence and expectations for He Yuzhu. No matter what difficulties and challenges they encountered, as long as they had faith in their hearts, they would be able to overcome everything.

As night fell, the lights in the courtyard gradually lit up, and the surroundings were quiet and warm. After dinner, He Yuzhu and Lin Xiaomu chatted for a while and decided to stew a pot of nourishing chicken soup for tomorrow morning. Lin Xiaomu has always believed that health preservation lies in a long-term process, and diet conditioning is the most important part of it.

"He Yuzhu, let's stew a pot of chicken soup today and drink it tomorrow morning." Lin Xiaomu suggested, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

"Okay, Master." He Yuzhu responded immediately. His heart was full of anticipation, thinking about how to make this pot of chicken soup more delicious.

Lin Xiaomu selected the fattest hen in the yard and taught He Yuzhu how to kill, clean and process it. He Yuzhu followed his master's instructions meticulously, with a heart full of respect and gratitude. He knew that his master not only taught him martial arts, but also gave him meticulous care in life.

"He Yuzhu, the most important things when stewing chicken soup are the heat and time. Don't be impatient." Lin Xiaomu said as he put the processed chicken into the casserole, added an appropriate amount of water, and began to heat it slowly.

He Yuzhu quietly watched his master's movements, silently memorizing every detail in his mind. He understood that this was not just a process of stewing chicken soup, but also a kind of mental cultivation.

As time went by, the chicken soup in the casserole gradually gave off a rich aroma. He Yuzhu prepared ingredients such as green onion, ginger, wolfberry, and codonopsis pilosula, and carefully added them to the casserole to make the chicken soup taste richer.

"Master, the aroma of the chicken soup is so tempting." He Yuzhu couldn't help but exclaim, with excitement flashing in his eyes.

Lin Xiaomu nodded and said with a smile: "He Yuzhu, this is food made with care, so the aroma is naturally different. Stewing chicken soup requires patience, don't be impatient, so that you can cook the most delicious taste."

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and felt the aroma of chicken soup permeating the air. He closed his eyes, as if he could feel the warm nourishment penetrating deep into his soul.

"He Yuzhu, this pot of chicken soup will be even more delicious tomorrow morning. We just need to add some salt to season it then." Lin Xiaomu patted He Yuzhu's shoulder, indicating that he could take a short rest.

He Yuzhu nodded and looked at his master gratefully. "Master, thank you for your teachings. I will remember them well."

As the night deepened, the courtyard was completely quiet. He Yuzhu lay on the bed, thinking about the chicken soup skills he had learned today and his master's teachings. He felt satisfied and at peace, as if he had found his true home in this quiet courtyard.

The next morning, just after daybreak, He Yuzhu got up early and went to the kitchen to check the chicken soup that had been stewed overnight. The chicken soup in the casserole was golden yellow and fragrant. He Yuzhu gently opened the lid of the pot, scooped a spoonful of soup, put it in his mouth, and immediately felt the rich and delicious taste spreading in his mouth.

"Master, the chicken soup is ready, please try it." He Yuzhu said excitedly, bringing a bowl of hot chicken soup to Lin Xiaomu.

Lin Xiaomu took the bowl, blew away the steam, took a sip, and nodded with satisfaction. "He Yuzhu, this chicken soup is very well stewed, delicious and nutritious. Your cooking skills are getting better and better."

He Yuzhu was delighted when he heard the praise from his master. He knew that this was not only a recognition of his skills, but also an affirmation of his state of mind.

"He Yuzhu, remember, you must do everything with your heart. Only with your heart can you do everything well." Lin Xiaomu said meaningfully, with a hint of warmth in his eyes.

He Yuzhu nodded solemnly, his heart full of determination. "Master, I will remember your words. Whether it is cooking or practicing martial arts, I must do it with my heart."

After breakfast, He Yuzhu and Lin Xiaomu walked to the yard together and began a day of practice. The sun shone through the leaves on them, bringing a warm feeling. He Yuzhu felt the power filling his body and the peace of mind. He knew that this was the result of his master's teachings and his own efforts.