Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

As time went by, Xu Mingjie grew up. He used to work in a factory, but he always felt that something was missing, as if some unfulfilled wish was calling him. One day, he finally plucked up the courage and found the door of He Yuzhu's house.

"Brother He, I want to learn cooking from you." Xu Mingjie stood at the door with a firm voice.

He Yuzhu looked up at him with a bit of surprise in his eyes, but then he smiled, "Mingjie, this is not a joke. Learning cooking requires hard work. Have you thought about it?"

"I've made up my mind! I've wanted to learn since I was a child, especially to learn from you." Xu Mingjie answered without hesitation.

He Yuzhu was silent for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, since you have this intention, I won't hide it. Come to the hotel early tomorrow morning, and we'll start learning from the basics."

From that day on, Xu Mingjie got up early every day and went to the restaurant where He Yuzhu worked. The first days were not easy. He Yuzhu asked him to do the most basic things: washing vegetables, cutting vegetables, and cleaning the kitchen. Although these tasks seemed simple, Xu Mingjie worked very hard. He knew that these were the basics of cooking, and whether they were done well was directly related to whether he could master more complex skills in the future.

He Yuzhu silently observed Xu Mingjie's performance and gradually developed a better impression of this young man. Xu Mingjie was not only hardworking, but also down-to-earth and quick to learn. Sometimes He Yuzhu would deliberately make things more difficult for him to see how he would react. Xu Mingjie always faced challenges head-on, never complained, and tried his best every time.

After a few months, Xu Mingjie had completely mastered the basics of cooking. He Yuzhu decided to teach him more, including how to season, how to control the heat, and how to design dishes based on different ingredients. Xu Mingjie learned from He Yuzhu every day and gradually realized the essence of cooking - it is not only a skill, but also a respect for food and a love for life.

One day, the hotel received an important banquet order, and the guests required the dishes to be particularly exquisite and unique in taste. This was a big challenge for the hotel. He Yuzhu decided to do it himself, but he also knew that this was a good opportunity for Xu Mingjie to show his ability.

"Mingjie, I will be the chef for this banquet, and you just follow me. But there are a few side dishes I want you to try." He Yuzhu said to Xu Mingjie while preparing the menu.

After hearing this, Xu Mingjie was excited and nodded quickly, "Brother He, I will definitely do my best!"

On the day of the banquet, the kitchen was busy. He Yuzhu was in charge of the main dishes, while Xu Mingjie focused on several cold dishes and desserts. He carefully considered each dish and repeatedly adjusted the taste to strive for perfection. He Yuzhu came over from time to time to check and give him some suggestions, but generally let him play freely.

When the banquet was over, the guests praised the restaurant's dishes, especially the cold cuts and desserts, which received high praise. He Yuzhu patted Xu Mingjie on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Well done, it seems that you really have a talent in this area."

Xu Mingjie was filled with joy, but he knew that his progress today was inseparable from He Yuzhu's careful teaching. He became more determined to go further on the road of culinary arts.

Since then, Xu Mingjie has become He Yuzhu's right-hand man. The two of them work together in the kitchen and learn from each other. Whenever there is a new dish to be developed, they always discuss it together, from selecting materials to ingredients, from cooking to plating, every detail is meticulously crafted. Xu Mingjie's cooking skills are improving day by day, and he can already be independent.

People in the courtyard gradually discovered that Xu Mingjie also began to show the same style as He Yuzhu. Whenever someone's family had a wedding or funeral, or encountered any difficulties, he would always bring his own meals to the door, comforting and encouraging everyone with delicious food. People began to praise Xu Mingjie, saying that he had the style of He Yuzhu and was young and promising.

However, Xu Mingjie was not satisfied with this. He knew that the road to cooking was long and broad, and there were still many things waiting for him to explore. He Yuzhu also saw his thoughts and began to let him get in touch with higher-level cooking techniques, including learning different cuisines, innovative use of ingredients, and a deep understanding of taste.

Xu Mingjie became more and more immersed in the world of cooking. He began to study cooking books from ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad, trying different recipes and techniques, and constantly challenging his own limits. He even had a dream of opening his own restaurant and using his cooking skills to bring deliciousness and happiness to more people.

But before his dream comes true, he knows he still has a lot to learn, and the most important thing is to continue to learn from He Yuzhu. Every day, he walks into the kitchen with gratitude and awe, because he knows that cooking is not just about knife skills and the heat in the pot, but also an attitude towards life, awe for food and care for people.

Since the success of that banquet, Xu Mingjie's position in the kitchen has become more and more important. The chefs in the hotel all look at him with new eyes, no longer treating him as a beginner, but as a young chef with potential. Xu Mingjie himself also feels an unprecedented sense of accomplishment, and he feels that he is really going further and further on the road of cooking.

However, as his cooking skills improved, he began to feel some contradictions and pressure. Whenever he made a dish that won the praise of his guests, Xu Mingjie would feel an indescribable sense of satisfaction, but at the same time, he also felt an invisible pressure. This pressure did not come from the outside world, but from his unremitting pursuit of perfection deep in his heart.

Once, the restaurant received a reservation from a famous customer. This customer was very picky and had found many faults in other restaurants before. This time, he ordered several very challenging dishes and specifically asked He Yuzhu to cook them himself.

After hearing this, He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Mingjie, we have to prepare well this time. As you know, this guest is not easy to serve."

Xu Mingjie nodded, but his heart began to beat. He had never faced such a difficult challenge before, and this time, any small mistake could lead to failure. His palms were slightly sweaty, but he didn't want to show his uneasiness in front of He Yuzhu. He knew that He Yuzhu was the kind of person who could be as steady as a rock no matter what difficulties he encountered, and he himself had to do the same.

During the preparation process, Xu Mingjie kept pondering every step and every detail. He repeatedly tried to cook those dishes, tried different seasonings and cooking times, hoping to achieve perfection. However, as time went on, the more he pursued perfection, the more anxious he felt.