Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Wang Qiang took the spoon, tasted it carefully, and nodded: "It tastes very good, moderately salty, especially the umami taste, it's absolutely amazing."

He Yuzhu nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, then follow this recipe. Remember, you must control the heat well, not too high or too low."

Wang Qiang carefully wrote down every word of He Yuzhu, and his interest in cooking became stronger. He felt that cooking was not only a skill, but also an art that required patience and meticulousness.

The two worked well together and soon a sumptuous lunch was ready. The braised carp was bright red and fragrant, and the other dishes were also delicious. He Yuzhu and Wang Qiang brought the dishes to the table in the middle of the yard and invited the neighbors to come and taste them together.

"Everyone come and try it. Today we tried a new dish, braised carp!" Wang Qiang said with a smile.

Neighbors came over after hearing the news, and sat around the table, enjoying the delicious food. Xu Damao also came, sitting at a corner of the table, with a smile on his face, looking in a good mood.

"This fish is really delicious, fresh and cooked to perfection," a neighbor exclaimed.

He Yuzhu smiled and replied: "As long as everyone likes it, we will often make such delicacies in the future so that everyone can enjoy it."

Wang Qiang felt extremely satisfied when he saw that everyone was satisfied. He knew that his cooperation with He Yuzhu not only allowed everyone to eat delicious food, but also enhanced the relationship between neighbors.

After dinner, everyone cleaned the table together, while He Yuzhu and Wang Qiang continued to discuss cooking methods.

"Yuzhu, what dishes do you think we can try cooking next time?" Wang Qiang asked.

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and said, "I think we can try making some home-cooked dishes, such as braised pork and steamed fish. Although these dishes look simple, it takes skill to make them delicious."

Wang Qiang nodded in agreement: "Yes, although home cooking is simple, it is not easy to make it delicious. We can do more research so that everyone can taste the authentic home cooking taste."

"Cooking is not just a skill, it's also a feeling. As long as you put your heart into it, every dish will have its own unique taste." He Yuzhu said with a smile.

Wang Qiang was moved and felt that what He Yuzhu said made sense. Cooking does require care, and only by doing it with care can you make truly delicious food. He decided to learn cooking more carefully in the future to improve his cooking skills.

In the following days, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu often worked together to study various dishes, and the life in the courtyard became more colorful. Whenever they made new dishes, the neighbors would come to taste them, and everyone was happy together, and the courtyard was filled with laughter.

One night, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu were sitting in the yard, drinking tea and chatting. He Yuzhu suddenly said, "Wang Qiang, have you ever thought about opening your own restaurant in the future?"

Wang Qiang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Opening a restaurant? I really haven't thought about it. But, hearing you say that, it's quite interesting."

He Yuzhu nodded and said, "Yes, our cooking skills are not bad. If we open a small restaurant, it will definitely attract a lot of people to eat. By then, we can also be considered to have our own business."

Wang Qiang was moved after hearing this. He felt that He Yuzhu's words made sense and he could indeed consider this proposal. Opening a small restaurant would not only allow him to showcase his cooking skills, but also allow more people to taste delicious food. Why not?

"Yuzhu, what you said makes sense. I will seriously consider this proposal. When the time is right, we will open a restaurant together and let more people taste our food." Wang Qiang said seriously.

He Yuzhu patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Okay, it's settled then. Let's work together to achieve this goal!"

After a busy day, night fell and the courtyard gradually became quiet. Wang Qiang dragged his tired body back to his room and lit a dim oil lamp, shrouding the whole room in soft light.

"I'm really exhausted today." Wang Qiang muttered to himself, stretched his body, and felt every joint in his body protesting. He walked to the window and looked at the courtyard in the night, feeling a mixture of tiredness and tranquility in his heart.

"Wang Qiang, are you home?" He Yuzhu's voice came from outside the door, with a hint of concern.

"I'm here, come in." Wang Qiang responded, forcing himself to cheer up.

He Yuzhu pushed the door open and saw Wang Qiang's tired look. He said with concern, "You've been busy all day today. You must be tired, right?"

Wang Qiang smiled bitterly: "Yes, I have been busy these past few days, and I have to prepare so many dishes today. I am really exhausted. However, seeing that everyone is enjoying the meal, I think it is all worth it."

He Yuzhu nodded and sat opposite Wang Qiang: "Your attitude is very good, this is how you should do things. If you are tired, take a good rest, and we will continue tomorrow."

Wang Qiang took a deep breath, leaned back in his chair, and felt the tranquility of the moment. He suddenly felt that chatting with He Yuzhu was a way to relax.

"By the way, Yuzhu, I've been thinking about the idea of ​​us opening a restaurant in the future," Wang Qiang said slowly.

A gleam of light flashed in He Yuzhu's eyes: "Oh? Any ideas?"

Wang Qiang nodded. "I think this is a really good idea. Although we don't have a specific plan yet, I think we can start small. For example, we can set up a small stall in the courtyard and sell snacks, and slowly accumulate experience."

He Yuzhu laughed after hearing this and said, "What a good idea! A small stall has low costs and little risk, which is just right for our current situation. Once we have experience and funds, we can consider opening a restaurant."

Wang Qiang was more confident when he saw that He Yuzhu also agreed with this idea. He felt that he had not only found a good friend, but also a like-minded partner.

The two chatted for a while. Seeing that Wang Qiang was indeed very tired, He Yuzhu stood up and said goodbye: "Wang Qiang, you should rest early. We will discuss the specific plan tomorrow."

Wang Qiang nodded, sent He Yuzhu away, and returned to bed, feeling completely relaxed. He lay on the bed, thinking back to what happened today, feeling satisfied and fulfilled.

"Opening a restaurant...this is a really good goal." He said to himself, closed his eyes, thought about the beautiful blueprint for the future, and slowly fell asleep.

The next morning, when Wang Qiang woke up, he felt refreshed and all his fatigue was gone. After getting up, he simply washed up and started to prepare breakfast. Just as he was done, He Yuzhu came.