Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Later, Li Peng and Zhao Liang also arrived. As soon as the few people met, the atmosphere immediately became lively, and everyone talked and laughed, as if all the usual worries and pressures were left behind at this moment.

"Old Wang, how are you doing recently?" Li Peng asked as he ordered food. "I heard that you and He Yuzhu are cooperating to open a restaurant. Are you planning to do something big?" He said with a bit of pride, "Yes, we are planning to open a small restaurant, focusing on traditional home-cooked dishes. We are in the preparation stage now, and there are a lot of things to do, but it is going well."

Zhao Liang also came over and joked with a smile: "You are really generous. When you open the store, remember to invite us to show your support!"

"That's a must." But he felt a little melancholy. He wanted to use this party to temporarily put aside the troubles caused by his taste problem, but his friends' concern made him think about this problem again. Although he did not mention it, the anxiety in his heart still lingered.

As the dishes were served and the wine was gradually filled, the conversation among the people became more relaxed. Everyone talked about their recent situation and recalled various interesting things in the past. The table was full of laughter and the warmth of memories. While listening to the laughter of his friends, Wang Qiang felt that the heaviness in his heart seemed to be slowly dissipating.

After three rounds of drinks, everyone was a little tipsy. Zhang Wei suggested, "We haven't taken a group photo for a long time. It's a rare opportunity for us to get together today. How about taking one?"

"Yes, yes, we have to take a photo as a souvenir!" Li Peng also echoed.

Wang Qiang's heart moved. This was the moment he had been waiting for. He took out his cell phone from his pocket and said with a smile, "Come on, let's take a picture as a souvenir today. When we are older, we can look at this picture and remember these days."

Several people immediately stood up and gathered together with sincere smiles on their faces. Wang Qiang stretched out his arms and raised his phone as high as possible so that everyone could appear in the camera.

"Come on, let's smile." Wang Qiang pressed the shutter button, and a crisp "click" sound rang out from the mobile phone, instantly freezing this moment.

In the photo, although everyone's face has traces of time, the sincere smile is the same as many years ago. He was deeply moved. The company and support of his friends gave him great strength.

"This moment is so wonderful." He said to himself silently.

After the meal, several people said goodbye reluctantly and agreed to meet again next time. Wang Qiang stood at the door of the restaurant, watching his friends leave, his heart filled with warmth and strength. Although there are still many uncertainties on the road ahead, this gathering and the precious photo made him regain the courage to face challenges.

He knew that no matter how tortuous the road ahead was, he could face it calmly with these friends by his side. He silently set the photo in his phone as wallpaper, and every time he saw it, a warm feeling would surge in his heart.

That night, Wang Qiang was in an especially relaxed mood. While lying in bed, he no longer thought about the things that bothered him, but was looking forward to what would happen next. He believed that as long as he faced it with all his heart, whether it was the opening of the restaurant or the recovery of his sense of taste, everything would slowly get better.

After the party, Wang Qiang said goodbye to his friends and happily set off on his way home. Night had fallen, and street lights were lit one by one, adding a warm color to the city. Wang Qiang walked on the familiar streets, still thinking about the good times he had just spent with his friends. The precious photo made him feel an indescribable sense of satisfaction, as if all the pressure in the past was released at that moment.

However, just as he was immersed in this happy mood, the sky suddenly darkened, dark clouds gathered quickly, and the wind became much colder. Wang Qiang looked up at the sky, feeling a little worried: "It looks like it's going to rain,"

He quickened his pace, but not long after he walked, the raindrops as big as beans began to fall. The rain was so heavy that it seemed to cover the entire city in an instant. Wang Qiang quickly pulled up the hood of his coat and wanted to rush to the nearby bus stop to take shelter, but the rain quickly soaked his clothes.

The rain was getting heavier, and pedestrians on the street were taking shelter. The store entrances were also crowded with people taking shelter. Wang Qiang saw a small alley in front of him with an overhanging eaves at the entrance, so he quickly ran over to take shelter. Standing under the eaves, he looked at the heavy rain outside and couldn't help but feel a little annoyed that he didn't bring an umbrella.

"It really caught him off guard. The rain came too suddenly. He felt his wet clothes sticking to his body, and the sticky feeling made him feel a little uncomfortable. The raindrops hit the eaves, making a crisp sound, accompanied by occasional thunder, adding a touch of tension to the night.

"It seems like it won't stop anytime soon." Wang Qiang felt a little helpless. He knew he might have to stay here for a while and wait for the rain to subside before leaving. A man walked over from the alley, also soaking wet, and was obviously trapped by the sudden downpour. The man saw Wang Qiang and also went under the eaves to take shelter from the rain.

"Brother, it's raining so heavily. You didn't bring an umbrella, did you?" the man asked with a smile, his voice cheerful.

Wang Qiang nodded and responded with a smile: "Yeah, who would have thought that it was fine just now, and it became like this in the blink of an eye."

The two chatted while looking at the rain outside, looking a little helpless but helpless. The rain gathered into a stream on the street, reflecting the light of the street lamps, looking a little blurry.

"By the way, brother, where are you going? Is your home far away?" the man asked curiously, as if trying to find a topic to pass the time while taking shelter from the rain.

Wang Qiang smiled and said, "It's not far. We'll be there in a few blocks. I wanted to go back earlier, but I didn't expect to be trapped by the rain. How about you?"

"Me too. My home is on the street ahead. I should have stayed out if I had known. I am really asking for trouble." The man shook his head and sighed, then smiled, "But to be honest, this rain is good. It washes away the hot and humid air and makes me feel much cooler."

Wang Qiang nodded in agreement: "Yes, I have been feeling stuffy today. Now that it is raining, I feel much better."

The two chatted and unknowingly became closer. Wang Qiang usually didn't like to talk much with strangers, but the atmosphere tonight made him relax involuntarily, perhaps because he was in a particularly good mood after just having a party with his friends, or perhaps because the heavy rain made him let down his usual guard.

While the two were chatting, Wang Qiang suddenly remembered that he had a photo of them together on his phone, so he took it out and looked at it. The smiling face in the photo made him feel warm, and he couldn't help but want to share it with this new acquaintance.