Siheyuan: I am the God of Cooking, and all the birds are crying with envy!

One morning a week later, soft sunlight shone through the window and fell on He Yuzhu's desk.

The phone rang suddenly, breaking the silence in the office.

He Yuzhu picked up the receiver and heard Xiao Li's enthusiastic voice: "Mr. He, I have good news for you. The superiors attach great importance to the renovation plan of the Siheyuan and have specially arranged an in-depth seminar.

Many experts, scholars and city planning department leaders will be present, and we sincerely hope that you and Mr. Chen Bao will also be there. "

He Yuzhu's eyes flashed with surprise, and he quickly responded: "Great, Xiao Li, thank you for your notice, we will definitely attend on time!"

After hanging up the phone, He Yuzhu looked up at Chen Bao who was reviewing the documents beside him, with a gratified smile on his face, and said:

"Chen Bao, it seems that the government really takes the renovation of the Siheyuan seriously this time. This is a great thing."

Chen Bao put down the documents in his hand, his eyes firm and bright: "Dad, this is a rare opportunity. We must explain the idea of ​​protecting the Siheyuan in detail and thoroughly. We must not miss this opportunity to fight for the future of the Siheyuan."

On the day of the seminar, the sky was as blue as a gem, and the sun was pouring down on the earth, casting a warm glow over the city.

He Yuzhu and Chen Bao arrived at the venue early, and when they stepped into the spacious and bright conference room, it was already full.

The voices of the crowd were intertwined, and the air was filled with a serious yet warm atmosphere.

The meeting started on time. Director Zhang from the Urban Planning Department stood up with a solemn look on his face. He scanned the room and spoke slowly:

“Dear colleagues, the core purpose of gathering you here today is to jointly discuss the final plan for the renovation of the Siheyuan in Beijing.

As cities develop rapidly and land resources become increasingly scarce, the transformation of Siheyuan is urgent.

We are responsible for promoting urban progress as well as protecting historical and cultural heritage. How to find a perfect balance between the two is the key issue we are facing at this moment."

A senior architectural expert spoke next. He pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose and looked solemn:

"I fully understand people's deep feelings towards the Siheyuan, which carry the memories and emotions of generations.

However, from a professional perspective, some old courtyard houses do have serious safety hazards, prominent structural aging problems, and the difficulty of renovation is beyond imagination.

If we are not careful, not only will a lot of resources be wasted, but it will also be difficult to achieve the expected transformation effect.”

He Yuzhu could no longer hold back and stood up, speaking in a loud and passionate voice: "I deeply understand the urgent need for urban development, but the Siheyuan is the cultural foundation of Beijing and the soul of this city. We must not choose to demolish it just because it is difficult to transform it.

Today’s modern reinforcement technology is quite mature. We can completely preserve the original appearance of the courtyard house and scientifically transform the internal structure, thus completely eliminating safety hazards and giving these ancient buildings a new lease of life.”

Another white-haired scholar nodded continuously and agreed, "Mr. He is absolutely right.

Siheyuan is more than just a few old buildings. It carries the memories of generations, is an important carrier of folk culture, and is a vivid embodiment of the historical heritage of our city.

While pursuing economic development, we must not neglect the importance of cultural heritage. This is our responsibility to our ancestors and to future generations.”

At this time, a young planner stood up with a trace of doubt and worry on his face: "Even if we can retain the appearance of the courtyard house, the problem of unreasonable internal space layout is still difficult to solve, and it is difficult to meet the diverse needs of modern living.

Modern life has high requirements for the functional division and comfort of living space. How can this be properly addressed? "

Chen Bao took over the conversation calmly and said clearly: "We have already thought deeply about this.

We can cleverly transform the courtyard house into a small cultural and creative studio or a unique homestay.

In this way, we can effectively solve the functional problems of living space, and through these innovative operation models, let more people walk into the courtyard house and experience the unique charm of the courtyard house culture, thus achieving a win-win situation of cultural heritage and economic development. "

After listening to this, Director Zhang fell into deep thought. After a moment, he slowly said: "These ideas are indeed very innovative and feasible, but in the specific implementation process, many complex problems need to be solved, such as huge capital investment, proper resettlement of residents, etc.

Every link is crucial, and any improper handling of details may affect the progress of the entire project."

He Yuzhu did not hesitate and immediately stated: "As for the funding, we at Heji are willing to take the initiative to bear part of it and contribute our own strength to the protection of the Siheyuan.

As for the resettlement of residents, we are very willing to work closely with relevant government departments to jointly negotiate and formulate reasonable and comprehensive solutions to fully protect the legitimate rights and interests of residents."

Throughout the entire day, there was a fierce clash of opinions in the conference room and sparks of thought continued to flash.

Everyone expressed their opinions and discussed in depth the possibility and feasibility of the courtyard house renovation from different angles.

Finally, Director Zhang made a concluding speech: "Today's discussion was lively and fruitful, and everyone's opinions and suggestions provided us with valuable ideas.

We will comprehensively consider the opinions of all parties and carefully formulate a more complete and scientific plan.”

When they came out of the conference room, the afterglow of the setting sun stretched the shadows of He Yuzhu and Chen Bao into long lines.

Although both of them looked exhausted, there was a glimmer of hope in their eyes.

Chen Bao raised the corners of his mouth and said with a smile: "Dad, today's meeting is so valuable. I feel that we are one step closer to the goal of protecting the Siheyuan."

He Yuzhu patted his son on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Yes, as long as everyone works together and has a firm determination to protect the Siheyuan, there will be no difficulties and obstacles that cannot be overcome."

A few days later, the sunlight shone through the mottled leaves and onto the company's corridor.

Xu Xinmei hurried to He Yuzhu's office and asked with concern, "Brother-in-law, Chen Bao, I heard that the government has made new progress in the renovation of the Siheyuan. Tell me about it quickly."

He Yuzhu smiled and told her the details of the meeting.

After hearing this, Xu Xinmei's face flushed with excitement: "That's great! It would be great if the courtyard house could really be saved.

I still remember the days when I played in the courtyard when I was a child. On summer afternoons, I would enjoy the coolness and play under the old locust tree in the yard. Those memories are invaluable and are the good times I will never forget. "

Chen Bao smiled and comforted her, "Aunt, don't worry. Dad and I will do everything we can to protect the courtyard.

By the way, how busy are you with your company's affairs recently? "

Xu Xinmei sighed softly: "It's still the same old problems, but they are all being solved slowly, don't worry too much.

By the way, I heard Ying Bao is coming back soon? "

He Yuzhu's face instantly broke into a smile: "Yes, she said on the phone that the project has come to an end and she misses home very much. She will probably arrive in the next few days."

At this moment, the secretary knocked on the door and walked in, saying respectfully, "Mr. He, Mr. Lou from the Lou Group is here. He said he wants to discuss a new cooperation project with you."

He Yuzhu and Chen Bao looked at each other and said in unison: "Please invite him in."

Lou Xiao'e's son Lou Yuxuan walked into the office with steady steps. He was wearing a well-fitting suit, with an upright posture, and exuded a mature and steady temperament.

"Uncle He, Brother Chenbao, long time no see." Lou Yuxuan greeted them warmly with a friendly smile on his face.

He Yuzhu quickly stood up and responded enthusiastically: "Yuxuan, please take a seat. How is business lately?"

After Lou Yuxuan sat down, he said seriously, “Not bad, I came here mainly to discuss new cooperation projects with Brother Chen Bao.

I have heard about your ideas on the renovation of the Siheyuan. Our Lou Group is also very interested in this and hopes to participate in it and contribute to the protection of cultural heritage. "

Chen Bao's eyes lit up and he said excitedly, "Really? That's great! With the participation of your Lou Group, the renovation of the courtyard house will be more secure in terms of funds and technology, and the chances of success will be greater."

Lou Yuxuan went on to say: “We also believe that the renovation of the Siheyuan is a project of extraordinary significance, which can not only effectively protect precious cultural heritage, but also create new commercial value through innovative operating models.

We can jointly set up a special fund for the protection and renovation of Siheyuan to ensure that every penny is spent wisely.”

He Yuzhu nodded in agreement: "Yuxuan, your suggestion is very good. It seems that Xiao'e has trained you very well. How is she doing in Hong Kong?"

Lou Yuxuan smiled and said: "My mother is very good. She grows flowers and raises fish every day, and occasionally meets with old friends. She lives a leisurely and comfortable life.

She still often mentions you, saying that she is very grateful for your care for her back then."

He Yuzhu said with emotion: "Let's not talk about the past anymore, as long as she lives a happy life."

In the next few days, He Yuzhu, Chen Bao and Lou Yuxuan met frequently and had in-depth and detailed discussions on the details of the cooperation on the renovation of the courtyard house.

They also visited some well-known figures in the cultural circle, explained to them the significance and planning of the courtyard house renovation, and won more social support and valuable suggestions.

With the unremitting efforts of all parties, the plan for the renovation of the courtyard house has gradually become clear.

The government finally decided to carry out reasonable transformation and utilization while retaining most of the original features of the courtyard houses to the greatest extent possible.

The special fund jointly funded by He Ji and Lou Group has also been successfully recognized and strongly supported by the government.

On a sunny and breezy day, the courtyard renovation project was officially launched.

The construction site was full of colorful flags. He Yuzhu, Chen Bao, Xu Xinmei and Lou Yuxuan were all present. Looking at the busy figures of the construction workers, He Yuzhu was filled with emotion. He turned to Chen Bao and said:

"Son, today we have finally taken the first step in protecting the Siheyuan. This step is not easy to come by, but the road ahead is still long. You must persevere and protect this precious cultural heritage."

Chen Bao's eyes were firm and his tone was powerful: "Dad, don't worry. I will definitely do my best to make these courtyards regain their former vitality and vigor."

Xu Xinmei also said excitedly: "Brother-in-law, I am happy from the bottom of my heart to see these courtyards about to undergo a new transformation.

This is the result of everyone’s joint efforts, and everyone who has worked hard for the renovation of the Siheyuan has made an invaluable contribution.”

Lou Yuxuan smiled and said: "Yes, I hope this project can become a model of the perfect combination of cultural protection and urban development, and provide valuable experience and reference for other similar projects."

During the transformation process, some unexpected problems were inevitably encountered.

Some residents have doubts about the renovation plan, fearing that their housing rights will be affected.

After He Yuzhu and Chen Bao learned about it, they went to the residents’ homes to communicate with them in person as soon as possible.

"Don't worry, sir. Our renovation plan has been carefully considered and will fully take your living needs into consideration.