The tacit understanding and trust between the two made the life in the courtyard more harmonious. Han Xiaodong was preparing dinner in the yard. "Han Xiaodong, Qin Huairu's family has been much better off recently, all thanks to you."

Han Xiaodong smiled modestly, "Brother Yan, it's only natural for us to help each other."

Yan Bugui nodded, "That's right. What delicious food are you going to make tonight? I can tell from the smell that it must be something special."

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "I'll make some mapo tofu tonight. Would you like to try it?" "Then you're welcome." Han Xiaodong served a plate of fragrant dishes, and Qin Huairu and the children also came to eat together. There was constant laughter.

"Han Xiaodong, this mapo tofu is so delicious, you have to teach me." Qin Huairu said. "Okay, Aunt Qin, I will teach you in detail some other day."

After dinner, Han Xiaodong and Qin Huairu's children played, and the night in the courtyard was filled with warmth and tranquility.

As the days passed, Han Xiaodong's cooking skills and character were recognized and appreciated more in the courtyard. Neighbors invited him to their homes to enjoy his cooking skills, and Han Xiaodong was happy to help everyone and did his best.

That day, "Han Xiaodong, you've been really busy lately. I see you helping out with this and that every day."

Han Xiaodong looked up and smiled, "Dongxu, I will help if I can."

Jia Dongxu nodded. "We are so lucky to have a neighbor like you. What delicious food are you going to make tonight?"

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "I'm going to make sweet and sour pork ribs tonight, as well as a few home-cooked side dishes."

In the evening, Han Xiaodong was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen. Qin Huairu came over with the children. She smiled and asked, "Han Xiaodong, what delicious food are you going to make today?"

Han Xiaodong turned around and smiled, "Auntie Qin, we have sweet and sour pork ribs today. The children should like it." "Han Xiaodong, the children love your dishes the most." Tasting the delicious food Han Xiaodong prepared,

"Han Xiaodong,

Han Xiaodong said modestly: I went to visit Qin Huairu on purpose.

Han Xiaodong and Yan Bugui do not get along well and often quarrel over trivial matters in life, but they also care about each other.

In the Siheyuan compound of the old city, Han Xiaodong gets along well with most of his neighbors, but the relationship between him and Yan Bugui is always a little subtle. The two have very different personalities and often quarrel over trivial matters in life.

That day, Han Xiaodong went to the market early in the morning to buy some fresh pork, planning to make pork stewed with vermicelli for lunch. When he returned to the yard, he happened to see Yan Bugui repairing his old bicycle.

"Han Xiaodong, you bought a lot of vegetables." Yan Bugui said coldly.

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "Yes, I plan to make pork stewed with vermicelli today. Brother Yan, do you want to try it together?"

Yan Bugui snorted disdainfully, "Although the food you cook is delicious, I have no appetite today."

Han Xiaodong knew that Yan Bugui always cared about his reputation, so he didn't say anything more and went straight back to his kitchen.

Just when Han Xiaodong was busy, there was a noise in the yard. It turned out that Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong were arguing over who should use the public tap first. Han Xiaodong frowned, put down his work, and went out to mediate. "Uncle Liu, why bother arguing over such a small matter?" Han Xiaodong persuaded.

Yan Bugui glared at Han Xiaodong and said, "Who do you think you are? What qualifications do you have to manage us?"

Liu Haizhong also frowned, "Brother Yan, Han Xiaodong means well, let's stop arguing, it doesn't matter who uses the faucet first."

Han Xiaodong shook his head helplessly, "Brother Yan, Uncle Liu, why don't we just get along? How about this, I'll go get you some water."

Yan Bugui snorted coldly, "Humph, I don't need your help."

Liu Haizhong patted Han Xiaodong on the shoulder and said, "Han Xiaodong, don't worry about him. We can handle it ourselves."

Although the dispute was temporarily settled, Yan Bugui's attitude towards Han Xiaodong was still cold. Han Xiaodong felt a little depressed, but he said nothing more and returned to the kitchen to continue working.

At noon, the delicious pork stewed with vermicelli came out of the pot, and Qin Huairu brought the children over to help taste it.

"Han Xiaodong, what's new about the pork stewed with vermicelli this time?" Qin Huairu asked with a smile.

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "Aunt Qin, I added some seasonings I made myself this time. I hope the children like it."

The children couldn't wait any longer and picked up a piece to taste. Little Dongdong said excitedly: "Brother Han Xiaodong, it's delicious!"

Han Xiaodong looked at the happy faces of the children, and the depression in his heart also dissipated a lot. After dinner, Qin Huairu helped to clean up the dishes, and Han Xiaodong said gratefully: "Auntie Qin, thank you so much."

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Han Xiaodong, we are neighbors, why should we be polite? The dishes you cook are so delicious, I want to learn from you."

In the afternoon, Han Xiaodong was basking in the sun in the yard. Yan Bugui came over again, holding a bottle of old wine in his hand. "Han Xiaodong, I'm not in a good mood today. Let's have a drink."

Han Xiaodong was a little surprised, but he nodded and agreed, "Okay, Brother Yan, I'll go get the cup."

The two sat on a stone bench in the yard. Yan Bugui poured a glass of wine and handed it to Han Xiaodong. "Han Xiaodong, I know I have a bad temper sometimes, but you also know that life is not easy."

Han Xiaodong smiled slightly, raised his glass and clinked it with his, "Brother Yan, don't say that. Everyone has bad times. Drink this glass and all your troubles will be gone."

The two drank and chatted about family matters. Yan Bugui's attitude also softened a lot. He sighed, "Han Xiaodong, I admire you very much. You are so young and you can cook well, and you can also help your neighbors solve problems."

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "Brother Yan, you praised me. I just tried my best. If you have any problems, tell me and we can find a solution together." "It's my own problem. I always quarrel with others. I know that it's not easy for everyone."

Han Xiaodong patted his shoulder and said, "Brother Yan, let's solve any problems together. You see, after drinking this wine today, there will be no more estrangement between us."

The two were chatting happily, and he smiled and said, "You two are drinking so happily, why don't you invite me?"

Han Xiaodong smiled and asked him to sit down, "Uncle Yi, come on, let's have a drink together."

The three of them drank and chatted together, and Yan Bugui's mood gradually improved. Yi Zhonghai looked at Han Xiaodong and said admiringly: "Han Xiaodong, you are a kind-hearted child, and you can always handle things between neighbors properly. "Uncle Yi, you are too kind, I just try my best to do what I should do."

As night fell, Han Xiaodong, Yan Bugui and Yi Zhonghai finished their drinks together, and everyone was a little tipsy. Yan Bugui patted Han Xiaodong on the shoulder and said, "Han Xiaodong, thank you for today. Let's communicate more in the future." "Brother Yan, don't worry. We will discuss anything together in the future." Han Xiaodong went to the market to buy vegetables and happened to meet Yan Bugui who was also buying things. After a few pleasantries, Han Xiaodong found that Yan Bugui's attitude today was obviously much better than before.

"Han Xiaodong, what did you buy today?" Yan Bugui asked.

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "I bought some vegetables and fish today and plan to make steamed fish." "Then I'll go over tonight to try it?" "Of course, Brother Yan, you're welcome anytime."

Back in the courtyard, Han Xiaodong began to get busy. In the afternoon, Qin Huairu brought the children to help again. She smiled and said, "Han Xiaodong,"

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "Aunt Qin, please come with the children."

In the evening, the fragrant steamed fish came out of the pot. Yan Bugui, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong also came over after smelling the fragrance and tasted the delicious dinner.

"Han Xiaodong, this steamed fish is so delicious, it melts in your mouth." Yan Bugui praised it highly.

Yi Zhonghai also nodded, "Yes, Han Xiaodong, your cooking skills are getting better and better. If you have the opportunity to make more in the future, we will share it together. The relationship between Han Xiaodong and Yan Bugui gradually eased. Although there were occasional disputes, they helped and cared for each other more. Han Xiaodong's cooking skills and character were also recognized and appreciated in the courtyard, and he worked hard.

That day, Liu Haizhong came over and said, "Han Xiaodong, you have been very busy recently." "Uncle Liu,"

Liu Haizhong nodded, "

Han Xiaodong smiled and said:

Liu Haizhong's eyes lit up, "

In the evening, "Han Xiaodong," "Aunt Qin," "Han Xiaodong, everyone

Yi Zhonghai admired Han Xiaodong's cooking skills very much and often invited him to his home, where the two talked about food and life philosophy. Han Xiaodong became the focus of everyone's attention because of his superb cooking skills. Among them, Yi Zhonghai was the one who admired Han Xiaodong's cooking skills the most. Yi Zhonghai not only liked the food Han Xiaodong made, but also liked to talk about the philosophy of life with Han Xiaodong. Gradually, a deep friendship was established between the two. Han Xiaodong had just returned from the market with some fresh fish and vegetables, and Yi Zhonghai came up to him, "Han Xiaodong, what good things did you buy today?" "Uncle Yi, I bought some crucian carp today. I plan to make steamed crucian carp and a few side dishes,"

Yi Zhonghai nodded happily, "Of course, I love the fish you cook the most. Do you want me to help?"

Han Xiaodong waved his hand and said, "Uncle Yi, just wait for your meal. I'll do it."

In the evening, the fragrant steamed crucian carp came out of the pot, and Qin Huairu came with the children to enjoy this delicious dinner. During the meal, Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but sighed: "Han Xiaodong, it's better than the one in the restaurant."

Han Xiaodong smiled modestly and said, "Uncle Yi, you are too kind. I hope everyone likes it." Yi Zhonghai invited Han Xiaodong to his home, and the two chatted while drinking tea.

"Han Xiaodong, do you know? Cooking is not only a skill, but also a science," said Yi Zhonghai.

Han Xiaodong nodded, "Yes, Uncle Yi, I think cooking is like being a person, it requires care and attitude."

Yi Zhonghai smiled with satisfaction, "You are right. Being a person should be like cooking, you should prepare carefully and take it seriously."

Han Xiaodong nodded with deep feeling, "Uncle Yi, you are right. When I cook, I always think about making every dish the best so that everyone can enjoy it."

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