Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

In order to let Qin Huairu and others see his changes, He Yuzhu decided to try something new to make life more colorful.

This morning, He Yuzhu walked into the kitchen and an idea came to his mind. He decided to try making some new dishes, not only to make his and Qin Huairu's lives more diverse, but also to express his feelings through food. He remembered the time when he learned to cook from his mother when he was a child. At that time, the kitchen was always full of laughter and tempting aroma.

He Yuzhu stood in the middle of the kitchen, looking around, and various dishes appeared in his mind. He began to think about which dish he should start with. After some thought, he decided to try to make a home-cooked dish he had never made before: sweet and sour spare ribs. This dish is not only delicious, but also full of challenges in the preparation process, which is just right for his current mood.

He opened a cookbook and carefully studied the recipe for sweet and sour spareribs, then began to prepare the ingredients. He went to the market and carefully selected fresh spareribs, onions, ginger, garlic, and various seasonings. After returning home, he carefully processed the spareribs, cutting them into pieces and blanching them, and was very busy.

When all the ingredients were ready, He Yuzhu began to follow the steps in the book. He first boiled the ribs until they were 70% done, and then began to prepare the sweet and sour sauce. Looking at the ribs gradually changing color in the pot, He Yuzhu's mood also fluctuated with the thickness of the soup. He carefully adjusted the heat and tasted the taste from time to time to ensure that every step was done to perfection.

At this moment, Qin Huairu walked into the kitchen and saw He Yuzhu's focused look. She couldn't help but smile, "Brother Yuzhu, what are you doing?"

He Yuzhu raised his head with a confident smile on his face, "Huai Ru, I'm trying to make a new dish, sweet and sour spare ribs. I hope you like it."

Qin Huairu felt warm, she knew He Yuzhu's intentions, "Brother Yuzhu, you are so thoughtful. I believe it must be delicious."

He Yuzhu continued to work, and soon a plate of delicious sweet and sour pork ribs was finally ready. The rich aroma filled the entire kitchen, tempting people to eat. He Yuzhu carefully placed the ribs on the table and looked at Qin Huairu expectantly.

"Huai Ru, try it and see how it tastes." He Yuzhu said expectantly.

Qin Huairu picked up a piece of pork ribs and took a bite. A light of surprise flashed in her eyes. "Brother Yuzhu, this is so delicious! You are so amazing!"

He Yuzhu felt satisfied and smiled happily, "As long as you like it. I will make more new dishes in the future to enrich our lives."

The two enjoyed the delicious sweet and sour spareribs, their hearts filled with warmth and happiness. He Yuzhu knew that this was just the beginning. He hoped that through these small efforts, Qin Huairu would feel more care and surprise.

In the following days, He Yuzhu kept trying various new dishes, and each time was full of challenges and fun. He not only found new interests in cooking, but also made his and Qin Huairu's lives more colorful through these efforts. Whenever the two tasted these delicious dishes together, He Yuzhu's heart was always filled with a sense of accomplishment and happiness.

One day, He Yuzhu was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen when he heard a knock on the door. He opened the door and saw Xu Damao standing at the door with an apologetic smile on his face.

"Yuzhu, excuse me, I heard that you are learning to cook new dishes recently. Can you let me taste your cooking skills?" Xu Damao said with a hint of sincerity in his tone.

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Of course, Damao, come in. I just made a few new dishes today, let's try them together."

Xu Damao walked into the house and sat at the dining table. He Yuzhu placed the dishes he had just prepared on the table one by one. Looking at the delicious dishes, Xu Damao's eyes were full of anticipation.

"Yuzhu, your cooking skills are getting better and better!" Xu Damao exclaimed, picking up a piece of sweet and sour spare ribs and tasting it carefully.

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Da Mao, eat more and try to see if there is anything that needs improvement."

Xu Damao nodded repeatedly with a satisfied smile on his face, "Yuzhu, these dishes are so delicious! You are such a talented chef!"

He Yuzhu was filled with a sense of accomplishment. He knew that this was not only a recognition of his cooking skills, but also an affirmation of his efforts. Looking at the satisfied expressions of Xu Damao and Qin Huairu, he felt extremely satisfied.

In the peaceful days of the courtyard, the lives of He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu gradually became stable. However, He Yuzhu always felt that something was missing in his daily life. After some thought, he decided to buy a bicycle, which would be convenient for travel and allow him to take Qin Huairu out for a ride.

One day, He Yuzhu happened to meet Jia Dongxu, and the two stood at the gate of the courtyard and chatted. He Yuzhu suddenly remembered that Jia Dongxu was very knowledgeable about bicycles, so he said, "Dongxu, I plan to buy a bicycle, do you have any recommendations?"

When Jia Dongxu heard this, his eyes lit up and he seemed quite interested. "Yuzhu, you finally figured it out. Bicycles are good things, they are convenient and labor-saving. It just so happens that I also want to take a look at new models of bicycles recently. Let's go together."

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded in agreement. The two of them made an appointment and went to the bicycle market in the city together.

That morning, He Yuzhu got up early and was in a particularly good mood. He tidied his clothes and prepared to go out. Before leaving, Qin Huairu asked with concern: "Brother Yuzhu, are you going to buy a bicycle? I'll go with you."

He Yuzhu shook his head and said gently, "Huai Ru, that's not necessary. Dong Xu and I will go pick out a car today, and I'll take you for a ride when we get it back."

Qin Huairu smiled and nodded, "Okay, then be careful on the road."

He Yuzhu and Jia Dongxu walked into the bicycle market together, and were immediately attracted by the various new bicycles. Jia Dongxu seemed particularly excited, pointing to a certain model and explaining it to He Yuzhu from time to time.

"Yuzhui, look at this bike. It has a light frame, is very labor-saving to ride, and the color is nice too." Jia Dongxu said, pointing to a red bicycle.

He Yuzhu looked at it carefully and nodded, "Well, this car looks good. But I like the blue one over there better. It feels more suitable for us."

Jia Dongxu looked in the direction He Yuzhu pointed, with a hint of approval in his eyes, "Not bad, this blue car has a simple design and good performance. Let's go take a look."

The two walked to the blue bicycle. Jia Dongxu carefully checked it and nodded, saying, "This bike is really good. The frame is sturdy, the ride is comfortable, and the price is right."