Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Xu Damao was dressed in simple and elegant clothes, looking dignified yet generous. He greeted He Yuzhu with a smile.

"Mr. He, it's nice to see you again." Xu Damao reached out and shook He Yuzhu's hand affectionately.

He Yuzhu also smiled and said, "Boss Xu, I'm also very happy to see you again. However, before we officially talk about cooperation, I would like to know some more details about this business and your ideas."

Xu Damao nodded, still smiling, and said in a gentle and frank tone: "Of course, Mr. He. I understand your concerns. This business is indeed not simple, involving a lot of market research and logistics arrangements. I hope we can build trust, share risks and share benefits."

He Yuzhu was slightly stunned and thought to himself. Xu Damao's words sounded sincere, but he still couldn't be completely relieved. He knew that in order to survive and develop in the business world, he not only needed a good vision and plan, but also needed to protect his own interests through careful negotiation and understanding.

"Boss Xu, I'm very interested in this business, but I need some time to think about it and study it carefully." He Yuzhu finally decided to remain calm and rational.

Xu Damao nodded and said with understanding: "Of course, Mr. He, I completely understand your idea. This is an important decision. I hope we can have more opportunities for cooperation in the future."

He Yuzhu returned home with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He was excited about his business progress, but at the same time, he was also facing some minor troubles in his personal life.

The situation at home was not as smooth as he had imagined. The small courtyard where he lived looked a little old and dilapidated day by day. Although he worked hard to earn some money, he did not manage his personal life well, resulting in his current living conditions not being very good.

Especially in the past few days, He Yuzhu found that he didn't have enough bowls and chopsticks. Some of the bowls and chopsticks were damaged, and he was too busy with work to buy new ones in time.

Standing in the simple kitchen, He Yuzhu looked at the almost empty bowl and chopstick rack in the cabinet, feeling a little helpless. He took a deep breath and decided to go to the market to buy new bowls and chopsticks early tomorrow morning.

The next morning, He Yuzhu left home early and headed to the market in the city center. This market is one of the largest agricultural and sideline product markets in Beijing, with a wide range of goods, from food to daily necessities.

The market was crowded with people, and various hawking sounds were heard one after another. He Yuzhu walked around looking for the bowls and chopsticks he needed. He walked through the stalls one by one, carefully selecting them. He hoped to find bowls and chopsticks with reasonable prices and reliable quality to meet his needs.

After walking around, He Yuzhu finally found a set of bowls and chopsticks that satisfied him at a small stall. Although this set of bowls and chopsticks was not the most luxurious, it was finely crafted and looked sturdy and durable. The stall owner was a middle-aged woman. Seeing He Yuzhu carefully selecting, she couldn't help but smile in a friendly way.

"Sir, this set of tableware is very affordable. Do you like it?" the woman asked gently.

He Yuzhu nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, I like it. Can you make it cheaper? I want to buy a complete set."

The woman thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, young man, I'll give you a discount. You see, this set of dishes and chopsticks is of good quality and comfortable to use."

He Yuzhu was delighted, so he negotiated the price with the stall owner and finally bought the set of bowls and chopsticks. He felt the ordinariness and reality of the lives of ordinary people, and cherished every penny he earned with hard work.

Back home, He Yuzhu washed the newly bought dishes and put them in the cupboard. His mood gradually calmed down, thinking about how to achieve a better balance between life and career. He understood that a successful business road requires unremitting efforts and firm beliefs, but at the same time, he must learn to maintain a simple and practical attitude in daily life.

He Yuzhu was satisfied with the new dishes and chopsticks, which solved a little trouble in his life. But he realized that working and eating alone could not constitute a complete life. He wanted to enjoy more and experience the beauty and fun in life.

So, the next day, He Yuzhu got up early and planned to go to the market to buy some fresh ingredients and delicious food. He planned to make a sumptuous dinner, not only for himself, but also to celebrate the upcoming cooperation project.

Walking out of the house, He Yuzhu felt the fresh morning air and the vitality of the busy market. He walked briskly along the streets and alleys, stopping from time to time to ask the vegetable vendors about the price and quality of fresh vegetables and meat.

Finally, in a spacious and tidy vegetable market, He Yuzhu found a butcher shop that he had long admired. This butcher shop is famous for its fresh and high-quality meat and is the first choice for many local restaurants and families.

"Boss, I want two kilograms of your best pork." He Yuzhu said to the butcher shop owner.

The boss was a middle-aged man with a kind smile on his face. He asked enthusiastically, "Young man, are you going to have a feast today? Two pounds of good meat, are you going to have a party at home?"

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded: "Yes, I am going to prepare a sumptuous dinner. This time, an important cooperation project is about to be launched, and I want to celebrate."

After hearing this, the boss smiled even more brightly: "Young man, that's very good. Good meat should be eaten by those who pursue it. Wait a moment, I will pick out a few of the most tender pieces for you."

As he spoke, the boss began to get busy, taking a few pieces of fresh pork from the shelf and carefully weighing and packing them for He Yuzhu. During this time, He Yuzhu watched the boss's actions and sighed in his heart. Every businessman has his own skills and expertise, and these expertise brings not only material exchange, but also an emotional resonance and experience.

In addition to pork, He Yuzhu also bought fresh vegetables and seasonings to ensure the richness and diversity of the dinner. He returned home with the shopping bag with satisfaction and began to get busy. He planned to cook exquisite dishes and carefully prepare an unusual dinner to express his love for life and his expectations for the future.

In the kitchen, He Yuzhu is busy and passionate. He cuts the pork into even slices and marinates it with special seasonings to ensure the meat is tender. At the same time, he washes and slices the vegetables and prepares various seasonings. Everything is in order.

In this process, He Yuzhu is not only making dinner, but also enjoying the fun and art of cooking. He is immersed in it, as if forgetting the pressure and challenges of business, and only focusing on every step in front of him and the charm brought by every ingredient.