Siheyuan, I became a commercial tycoon in the culinary world

Sun Xiaolin was still a little reluctant, "But this always feels a bit weird. It feels like you are using my grandma to promote your restaurant."

He Xiangyang quickly held Sun Xiaolin's hand and said gently, "Xiaolin, I definitely don't mean that. I just think this is a rare opportunity to let more people recognize the value of Tan's cuisine. Moreover, this gathering will also allow you to get a deeper understanding of your grandmother's past, and maybe you can dig up some unknown stories."

After listening to He Xiangyang's words, Sun Xiaolin's resistance eased a little. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Okay, but you have to promise me that you can't make this gathering too commercial. You have to make it for the purpose of inheritance and exchange."

He Xiangyang nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, Xiaolin. I will definitely arrange this party well and make it a meaningful cultural feast."

In the following days, He Xiangyang began to carefully prepare for the gathering of the two direct descendants of Tan family cuisine.

He personally selected the most elegant private room in Heji Restaurant, which was decorated in an antique style and full of cultural atmosphere.

He also invited some food critics, cultural scholars and media reporters, hoping that they could witness this historic moment together.

Sun Xiaolin also began to communicate with her grandmother and told her the significance of this gathering. Grandma was a little hesitant at first, but after Sun Xiaolin's patient persuasion, she finally agreed.

After everything had been carefully arranged, the brother and sister He Yuzhu and He Yushui accompanied their father He Daqing on the journey to Hong Kong.

In the few days before that important gathering, He Xiangyang actively arranged a meeting between the relatives of both sides.

This arrangement is full of unknowns and expectations, and everyone has different guesses in their minds.

When the two relatives actually met at the He family villa, something unexpected happened.

When He Daqing and Tan Yali met, the atmosphere was a little calmer. The two just politely asked each other about the situation of the descendants of the Tan family. Although their words were peaceful, they also revealed their emotion and concern for the past years.

However, Lou Xiao'e and He Yuzhu on the other side were stunned the moment they saw each other.

Their eyes were filled with surprise, joy and complex emotions, as if time had stopped at this moment, and some memories of the past flooded into their hearts like a tide.

Lou Xiao'e remembered He Yuzhu's rejection of her, and He Yuzhu also thought of this and felt a little embarrassed.

He could not have imagined that many years later, Lou Xiao'e would become the in-law of his children.

However, years of training in the business world have made him strong enough to withstand any attack.

The moment I saw Lou Xiao'e, I thought for a while.

He walked over and stretched out his hand, "Hello, mother-in-law..."

Lou Xiao'e looked at the hand that He Yuzhu extended to her, was slightly stunned for a moment, then she also extended her hand to shake his, with a complicated smile on her face: "Father-in-law, long time no see." At this time, the sunlight shone on them through the carved window, as if time had slowed down.

After the two let go of each other's hands, the atmosphere became subtle.

He Yuzhu cleared his throat and broke the silence first: "I didn't expect to meet again in such an occasion. It's really fate."

He frowned slightly, a helpless smile on his face.

Lou Xiao'e nodded slightly, with a flash of emotion in her eyes: "Yes, who could have thought of it. How have you been these years?" She lowered her head slightly, her eyes revealing concern.

The hall is antique, with a carved screen standing quietly, and beautiful flowers in a blue and white porcelain vase, giving off a faint fragrance. The sunlight dances on the objects, and the air is filled with an elegant atmosphere.

At this time, He Yushui and Sun Xiaolin also came over.

When He Yushui saw Lou Xiao'e, surprise flashed in her eyes and a bright smile immediately bloomed on her face: "Sister Xiao'e, long time no see."

She walked up quickly and held Lou Xiao'e's hand. Lou Xiao'e smiled and replied: "Yushui, you are getting more and more beautiful."

She patted He Yushui's hand gently.

A breeze blew past the window, bringing with it the scent of flowers and grass, gently ruffling the curtains.

Sun Xiaolin looked at the scene in front of her, her heart full of curiosity, and asked softly: "Mom, so you all know each other?"

Lou Xiao'e gently touched Sun Xiaolin's head: "Yes, we have known each other for a long time." The sunshine shining on them was particularly warm.

At this time, He Daqing and Tan Yali also came over.

He Daqing looked at He Yuzhu and Lou Xiaoe, his eyes full of relief and a satisfied smile on his face: "I didn't expect you two would have this fate."

Tan Yali smiled and said, "This is all fate." The hall was filled with a faint scent of tea, and the sunlight shone through the curling tea smoke, gradually calming people's mood.

Everyone sat together and started talking about the past and the present. Memories and reality intertwined, laughter and emotion coexisted, and this meeting between the two families was full of warmth and touching.

The sun is still shining outside the window, as if witnessing this beautiful moment.

After the meeting, He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e both felt like they were meeting again in the next life.

He Yuzhu refused to mention anything about the past, and Lou Xiao'e also let go of the grudge in her heart.

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A few days later, a unique event was about to kick off at Heji Restaurant. The venue carefully arranged by He Xiangyang showed simplicity and elegance everywhere.

In the hall, guests took their seats one after another, and reporters set up their equipment, ready to record this historic moment.

He Daqing and Tan Yali, dressed in solemn attire, slowly appeared on stage amid the expectant gazes of the crowd. Their faces showed the calmness and wisdom accumulated over the years, and their eyes revealed their deep love and pride for Tan's cuisine.

He Daqing spoke first, his voice steady and powerful: "Dear friends, I am honored to be here with you today to discuss the origin and development history of Tan's cuisine. Tan's cuisine is a legend that carries history and culture."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, as if recalling the distant past. "Tan cuisine originated in the late Qing Dynasty, when my ancestors were officials in Beijing. When they entertained guests at home, they were very particular about food. Thus, Tan cuisine gradually took shape in such an environment."

The guests listened quietly, as if they were brought back to that ancient era. He Daqing continued: "Tan's cuisine is famous among the dignitaries in Beijing for its unique flavor and exquisite cooking skills. It pays attention to the quality of ingredients, pursues the original flavor, and the cooking process is delicate and rigorous."

Tan Yali took over the conversation, her voice gentle and pleasant: "Yes, the development of Tan's cuisine has not been smooth sailing.

It has gone through countless ups and downs in the long river of history. But it is precisely because of the persistence and inheritance of generations of Tan family members that Tan’s cuisine has been passed down to this day.”