Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

"Huai Ru, the egg custard is ready, come and try it." He Yuzhu brought out the steamed egg custard and handed it to Qin Huai Ru.

Qin Huairu took the chopsticks, gently picked up a piece of egg custard and put it into her mouth. The smooth taste spread on the tip of her tongue, with a faint fragrance, making her feel extremely satisfied and happy.

"Brother Yuzhu, this egg custard is so delicious!" Qin Huairu exclaimed sincerely.

He Yuzhu smiled slightly, "As long as you like it, once you learn these dishes, you can cook them for your family in the future."

Qin Huairu nodded, with a determined light in her eyes. She knew that she had learned a lot, not only cooking skills, but also the courage and confidence to face life.

After dinner, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu cleaned up the kitchen together. He Yuzhu found that Qin Huairu's movements in the kitchen were becoming more and more skilled. Obviously, she had already applied the skills she had learned very well.

"Huai Ru, you've made great progress. Now you can cook quite well." He Yuzhu praised.

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Thank you for your teaching, Brother Yuzhu. I will continue to work hard."

He Yuzhu nodded, "Life is like this, take it step by step, as long as you work hard, you can always do better and better."

As night fell, the courtyard gradually became quiet. He Yuzhu sat in the courtyard, looking up at the starry sky, feeling extremely peaceful and satisfied. He knew that he had found the meaning and value of life in this small world.

Qin Huairu was also sitting nearby, looking at He Yuzhu with gratitude and admiration in her heart. She knew that He Yuzhu's help and support helped her find the direction and hope of life again.

"Brother Yuzhu, thank you." Qin Huairu said softly.

He Yuzhu smiled slightly and nodded, "Huai Ru, we are friends, and friends should help each other."

Qin Huairu nodded with emotion. She knew that in this courtyard, she had found true friends and a sense of home.

The night was deep and the courtyard was silent, with only the rustling sound of the breeze blowing through the leaves. He Yuzhu stood in the yard, looking at the stars in the night sky, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He thought of Qin Huairu, whose strength and hard work had always deeply touched him. He decided to buy some of her favorite food tomorrow to give her a little surprise.

The next morning, He Yuzhu got up early, planning to pick fresh ingredients when the market just opened. He thought of Qin Huairu's favorite foods and had a plan in mind. He put on his coat, walked out of the courtyard, and headed towards the market.

The market was bustling with people, and various stalls were filled with fresh vegetables, fruits and meat. He Yuzhu carefully selected at each stall, with sharp eyes and skillful movements. After some selection, he bought some tender chicken legs, fresh vegetables and fruits, and a bag of her favorite dessert.

"These things should make Huairu happy." He Yuzhu thought to himself, carrying a bag full of ingredients with a satisfied smile on his face. He knew that Qin Huairu was usually frugal and rarely willing to buy these things. Although she didn't say it explicitly, he could see that she sometimes wanted to eat something delicious.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu went straight into the kitchen and began to prepare lunch. He first marinated the chicken legs, adding appropriate amounts of salt, soy sauce, ginger slices and cooking wine to make them fully flavorful. He then washed the fresh vegetables, cut them into appropriate sizes, and prepared to make a stir-fried seasonal vegetable dish.

Not long after, Qin Huairu walked into the kitchen and saw He Yuzhu busy at work. She was surprised and touched. "Brother Yuzhu, you're busy so early. What delicious food are you going to make today?"

He Yuzhu turned around and said with a smile: "I bought some things you like today. I am going to make a stewed chicken leg dish that you like, as well as stir-fried seasonal vegetables and fruit salad. I hope you like it."

Qin Huairu felt warm in her heart after hearing this, and looked at He Yuzhu with gratitude. "Brother Yuzhu, you are always so considerate, thank you."

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Huai Ru, we are friends, this is what we should do. You have worked hard for so long, so enjoy yourself today."

Qin Huairu nodded and came forward to help. The two worked together in the kitchen, cooperating very well. He Yuzhu was responsible for the main dishes, while Qin Huairu was responsible for the side dishes and preparing the fruit salad. They spent a pleasant morning in laughter.

At noon, the sumptuous lunch was finally ready. The stewed chicken legs were fragrant, the stir-fried seasonal vegetables were colorful, and the fruit salad was sweet and delicious. He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu sat at the dining table together, looking at these delicious dishes, their hearts filled with satisfaction and joy.

"Huai Ru, today's dishes are specially prepared for you. I hope you like them." He Yuzhu said, his eyes full of anticipation.

Qin Huairu picked up a chicken leg and took a bite. The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavor was rich. She couldn't help but exclaimed: "Brother Yuzhu, this stewed chicken leg is so delicious! You are so thoughtful."

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "As long as you like it. These dishes are the result of our joint efforts. I hope you can enjoy the beauty of life more in the future."

Qin Huairu nodded, feeling extremely warm and touched. She knew that He Yuzhu's care and support for her were an important force for her to regain confidence in life. She looked at him gratefully and silently made a wish in her heart, hoping that their friendship could continue like this.

After lunch, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu cleaned up the table together and talked about their future plans. He Yuzhu said that he hoped to continue teaching Qin Huairu more dishes and make her a real cooking master. Qin Huairu hoped to create a better life for her family through her own efforts.

"Brother Yuzhu, I am really grateful to you. Your help during this period has taught me a lot and made me full of hope for the future." Qin Huairu said with a determined light in her eyes.

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded, "Huai Ru, as long as you have confidence and perseverance, you will be able to achieve your goals. I believe in you."

Qin Huairu nodded with emotion. She knew that with a friend like He Yuzhu by her side, her future would definitely get better and better.

As the days passed, life in the courtyard remained peaceful and beautiful. He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu worked together and grew up together in this small world. They used their hearts and hands to weave a beautiful picture of life, and in every ordinary day, they looked for their own happiness and satisfaction.

One day, He Yuzhu decided to take Qin Huairu to a farm on the outskirts of the city to pick fresh fruits. He knew that Qin Huairu loved to eat fruits, but due to her financial constraints, she rarely bought the freshest fruits. He hoped that through this trip to the farm, she could experience a different kind of fun in life.