Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Suddenly, his thoughts were interrupted by an idea - lotus root. He remembered that Jia Zhang had mentioned her love for lotus root, and lotus root itself is rich in nutrients. Making a dish might bring a different taste experience to everyone. Wang Qiang decided to go to the market to buy some lotus root the next day and prepare a delicious dish for everyone. He hoped to get closer to everyone through this kind of small care.

In the morning, Wang Qiang got up early and prepared to go to the market. He was very excited. His goal this time was to find fresh lotus roots. He knew that purchasing lotus roots sometimes required some luck, especially the freshness of the lotus roots in the market directly affected the taste of the dishes. He put on simple clothes, took a shopping bag, and took a deep breath of fresh air before going out, full of expectations.

The market is still very lively in the morning, with the vendors' shouting and customers' chatting and laughing, creating a lively atmosphere. Wang Qiang shuttled between the stalls in the market, looking for lotus roots with a focused look. Finally, he found a stall specializing in fresh vegetables, where various vegetables were neatly arranged, including lotus roots.

Wang Qiang walked to the stall and saw an old man sorting lotus roots with a gentle smile on his face. "Boss, these lotus roots look very fresh. Can you introduce them to me?"

The old man raised his head, looked at Wang Qiang, and said with a smile: "These lotus roots were just dug out from the farmland that morning, so they are guaranteed to be fresh. You see, the roots are plump and the skin is very smooth."

Wang Qiang looked at it carefully and found it was indeed the case. He nodded and said, "Then let's buy a pound. I'll prepare it for cooking and let everyone taste it."

"Okay." The old man weighed a pound of lotus root skillfully and handed it to Wang Qiang. "This time you bought a good deal. Lotus root itself has a good taste and will be especially delicious when made into dishes."

Wang Qiang took the lotus root and felt satisfied. He thanked the old man and continued to walk around the market for a while, picking up some other ingredients. He was full of anticipation for the upcoming cooking process, and hoped to bring some fresh experience to everyone through these careful preparations.

After returning to the courtyard, Wang Qiang put the lotus root and other ingredients into the kitchen and began to prepare them impatiently. He gently washed the lotus root and peeled it carefully, thinking about how to make this dish more delicious. Although the cooking process was a bit tedious, he felt a sense of peace and satisfaction that he had never felt before.

The fragrance of lotus root wafted through the kitchen. Wang Qiang cut the lotus root into slices and put it into the pot. During the seasoning and stir-frying process, he carefully observed every step to ensure that the taste of the dish could reach the best. He had a smile on his face, as if he was talking to these ingredients, hoping that they could show the best flavor.

At this time, Jia Zhang passed by the kitchen and saw Wang Qiang busy at work. She couldn't help but stop. "Wang Qiang, what are you busy with today? The fragrance coming from the kitchen is so nice."

"Aunt Jia, I'm going to make a lotus root dish today. I heard that you like lotus roots, so I went to the market to buy some." Wang Qiang answered while busying himself, his tone full of anticipation and excitement, "I hope everyone will like this dish."

When Jia Zhang heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. "You really have good intentions. These lotus roots are my favorite food. I'm looking forward to it."

Wang Qiang felt warm in his heart when he saw Jia Zhang's reaction. He knew that this effort was not only to improve everyone's diet, but also his care and respect for everyone. Jia Zhang's attitude made him more determined in his belief, and he hoped that through such efforts, everyone would feel more cared for.

As dinner time approached, Wang Qiang finally prepared the lotus root dish. He served the hot dish with a hint of pride on his face. Everyone sat around the table, looking forward to the taste of this new dish. Wang Qiang was filled with nervousness and anticipation, hoping that his efforts would be recognized by everyone.

"Everyone, please try this lotus root dish." Wang Qiang said gently, "I prepared this specially for you. I hope it can bring you some new taste experiences."

Jia Zhang was the first to pick up the lotus root and tasted it carefully, with a satisfied smile on her face. "This lotus root dish is really delicious, with a fresh and tender taste and perfect seasoning. Wang Qiang, your efforts are really worthy of praise."

Wang Qiang felt relieved. He looked at the expressions of the people as they tasted the dishes and felt that his efforts had paid off. As they chatted and tasted the food, the atmosphere became more relaxed and enjoyable.

After dinner, Wang Qiang and Jia Zhang sat in the living room and talked about the process of making this lotus root dish. Jia Zhang praised Wang Qiang's cooking skills, and Wang Qiang listened carefully to her suggestions. The communication between the two became more natural, and their relationship deepened.

In the following days, Wang Qiang's mood became happier. He found that the residents in the courtyard had more recognition of his efforts, and everyone's interaction gradually became cordial. He decided to continue to enhance the relationship between each other in this way. So he thought of a new plan: to make a delicious dish with chicken wings. The deliciousness and ease of cooking of chicken wings made it a good choice for Wang Qiang.

The market was still bustling in the morning. Wang Qiang wore comfortable clothes and took shopping bags as usual, feeling a little excited. He came to the chicken stall in the market and saw that the stall was full of various fresh chickens, among which chicken wings were particularly conspicuous. The vendors were busy processing the chickens, and the atmosphere of the market seemed particularly lively.

Wang Qiang walked to the stall and saw a young vendor sorting chicken wings. He walked closer and asked with a smile: "The chicken wings here look good. Can you introduce them to me?"

The young vendor raised his head with a bright smile on his face: "These chicken wings are all delivered fresh that day. You see, the meat is plump and the color is natural. These are specially selected high-quality chicken wings."

Wang Qiang carefully observed the chicken wings and found them to be fresh and tempting as the vendor said. He nodded and said, "Then I'll take a pound and prepare some new dishes to bring you some different flavors."

"No problem, one pound of chicken wings." The vendor weighed the chicken wings skillfully and handed them to Wang Qiang. "I hope everyone likes the dish you cook."

Wang Qiang took the chicken wings, full of anticipation. He thanked the vendor and continued to walk around the market, picking out some other ingredients. He had already begun to think about how to make these chicken wings more delicious, hoping to bring a surprise to everyone.