Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

He Daqing pondered for a while and said slowly: "Xiao Zhuzi, I know you have a heart for excellence, which is good, but you have to learn to balance. We can slowly add some new elements to the original basis, but we can't change too much at once. You can gradually add spicy dishes to the daily menu, but you must do it step by step and not let customers feel abrupt. You must always observe their reactions and adjust the number and types of dishes according to their feedback."

He Yuzhu listened carefully and gradually got a direction in his mind. He knew that the chef's advice was very pertinent. As a chef, in addition to pursuing breakthroughs in skills, he must also understand the needs of customers. Only by finding a balance between the two can the restaurant truly develop for a long time.

"Master, I understand. I will follow your advice and slowly try to add some new spicy dishes. At the same time, I will retain our original classic dishes so that customers will not feel uncomfortable." He Yuzhu said solemnly, his tone full of determination.

He Daqing nodded with satisfaction. "That's right, Xiao Zhuzi. Remember, cooking is not just a skill, but also an art of communicating with people. You must always remember that every dish we make is to satisfy our customers. Only when our customers are satisfied can our restaurant continue to operate for a long time."

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and felt a new sense of responsibility in his heart. He knew that the road ahead would not be smooth, but he was ready to face these challenges. He not only had to become a skilled chef, but also an operator who knew how to balance innovation and inheritance.

The night was deep and the courtyard was quiet. He Yuzhu lay on the bed, thinking about how to adjust the menu to meet the needs of customers while continuing to pursue his dream of cooking. He felt that the burden on his shoulders was heavier, but a fighting spirit of not giving up surged in his heart.

He understood that his master's concerns were not unreasonable, but this did not mean that he had to give up his pursuit. Instead, he had to move forward more cautiously to ensure the stability and development of the restaurant. In this process, he had to keep learning, keep adjusting, and finally find a path that suits him.

As time went by, He Yuzhu followed He Daqing's advice and began to gradually adjust the restaurant's menu. He did not introduce a large number of spicy dishes at once, but carefully added one or two less spicy dishes to the daily specials to see how customers would react. He also paid special attention to the feedback from old customers and found that they were more receptive to new dishes than he had expected. This gradually strengthened his confidence in innovation while retaining traditional dishes.

One day, the weather was slightly cool, and the autumn wind blew gently through the courtyard. He Yuzhu and He Daqing decided to use their afternoon break to go to the nearby river. This was a place He Daqing often visited when he was young, and he had a special feeling for the river. The river was not wide, but it sparkled in the autumn sun, and the surroundings were quiet and peaceful, making it a good place to relax.

Walking by the river, He Yuzhu saw a nostalgic look on his master's face and couldn't help asking, "Master, this place seems to be very meaningful to you."

He Daqing nodded and smiled slightly, with a hint of warm memories in his eyes, "Yes, this river has been with me for many years. When I was young, I liked to fish here, and sometimes I would take your wife here for a walk. At that time, I was not as busy as I am now, and I did not open this restaurant. Later, the restaurant opened, and I had less time, and the opportunities to come here became less and less."

He Yuzhu listened silently, feeling somewhat moved. He never knew that his master had such a past. This river seemed to carry many memories of He Daqing, making him respect every scene here.

The two continued to walk along the river, and occasionally He Daqing would point to a place and tell interesting stories from the past. As He Yuzhu listened, he felt that such a master was kind and warm. Just as they were chatting excitedly, He Daqing suddenly slipped and his body suddenly fell forward.

"Master, be careful!" He Yuzhu exclaimed, and reached out to grab He Daqing, but the distance was too far, and it was too late. He Daqing lost his balance and fell into the river with a splash.

He Yuzhu's heart suddenly sank, and the scene in front of him made him a little dazed for a moment. He had never seen his master in such a state of distress. His usual steady image formed a huge contrast with the unexpected scene in front of him. After a moment, he reacted, rushed to the riverside, and shouted loudly: "Master, don't panic, I'm here to save you!"

He Daqing struggled in the water for a while. Although the water was not deep, the sudden chill and imbalance made it difficult for him to stand. He tried to stand up, but was tripped by the mud under his feet and lost his balance again.

He Yuzhu was extremely anxious when he saw his master struggling in the water. He jumped into the river without hesitation, splashing water everywhere. He felt a chill coming over him, but he didn't care about that. He just wanted to rescue his master to shore as soon as possible. He swam to He Daqing, grabbed his master's arm, held him steadily, and pushed He Daqing to the shore with all his strength.

"Master, please hold on to me, we will be able to get ashore soon!" He Yuzhu said loudly, feeling extremely anxious, fearing that his master would get hurt in the water.

He Daqing's face was a little pale, but with the help of He Yuzhu, he finally stabilized his body. He gritted his teeth, tried his best to cooperate with his apprentice's movements, and moved towards the shore little by little.

A few minutes later, He Yuzhu finally helped He Daqing to the shore. Both of them were soaked and panting. He Yuzhu used all his strength to help his master to the river bank, and then he also collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath, his heart still beating wildly.

"Master, are you okay?" He Yuzhu asked worriedly, still gasping for breath, his eyes fixed on He Daqing.

He Daqing sat on the ground, his face a little pale, but still calm. He shook his head, raised his hand and patted He Yuzhu's shoulder, showing a forced smile, "I'm fine, Xiao Zhuzi, thanks to you. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what would happen today."

He Yuzhu felt relieved when he heard that his master was fine, but he was still frightened. He lowered his head and said with a self-blaming tone: "Master, it's all my fault. I didn't watch you and let you fall."