Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

"Yes, that's it. Take your time and peel it more steadily." He Daqing saw his son's movements and encouraged him softly, with a hint of relief in his eyes.

He Yuzhu slowed down his breathing and his movements became smoother. He felt that his father's encouragement gave him more confidence. Although it was just a simple peeling, he didn't want to disappoint his father's expectations.

After peeling the apple, He Daqing began to slice it. He cut the apple into even slices, and each slice was as flawless as a carefully carved work of art. He Yuzhu was mesmerized, secretly sighing in his heart that his father still maintained such a high standard in this seemingly simple action.

“A fruit platter should not only taste good, but also look appetizing. Therefore, the size and shape of the slices must be consistent to make the overall look more beautiful,” said He Daqing, with a tone of persistence in detail.

After hearing this, He Yuzhu started to cut the fruit more carefully. He carefully observed the position of each cut, trying to keep each piece of fruit of the same thickness. Although his movements were not yet proficient, he tried his best to do his best in every step.

Then, He Daqing picked up the orange, peeled it skillfully, and then divided the orange into even segments. The orange segments in his hands were like a blooming flower, each one so full and round. He Yuzhu watched his father's technique with admiration in his heart, knowing that behind these seemingly simple movements, there are years of experience and practice.

"The oranges need to be cut evenly and arranged in order, so that the platter will have better layering." He Daqing continued to explain, with a hint of guidance in his tone.

He Yuzhu carefully followed his father's instructions. Although the orange segments he cut did not meet his father's standards, he tried his best to arrange each segment neatly and beautifully. Looking at his gradually formed fruit platter, he felt a sense of accomplishment, which was much better than he had imagined.

When all the fruits were cut, He Daqing began to place them on the plate one by one. His movements were light and smooth, and each fruit was placed in the most suitable position, with harmonious colors and beautiful shapes. I silently learned my father's layout method, and was secretly happy that I had the opportunity to witness this process.

"Remember, a fruit platter is not only a visual enjoyment, but also a harmony of taste. The combination of different fruits can bring different taste experiences, which is why we pay attention to color and placement. His tone reveals a deep understanding of food. He understands that his father is teaching not only skills, but also an attitude towards food. This attitude makes him respect every dish and every detail more, and also makes him understand that a real chef must not only know how to cook, but also know how to find beauty in ordinary ingredients.

Finally, a plate of exquisite fruit platter appeared in front of them. The red of apples, the yellow of oranges, the green of kiwis, and the bright red of strawberries intertwined to form a colorful picture. He Daqing looked at the platter with satisfaction, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Well done, Yuzhu." He Daqing turned to his son and said, his tone full of approval.

He Yuzhu looked at the fruit platter he had helped make, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that although his father had high expectations for him, behind these strict standards was full of love and expectations. Today's fruit platter is not only the result of his cooperation with his father, but also another sublimation of their relationship. I have learned a lot from doing this with you. There was a gleam of gratitude in his eyes.

He Daqing patted his son's shoulder with a gentle look in his eyes. "It's good that you've learned it. There is no shortcut to cooking. It can only be accumulated through time and experience. You are doing well now, but remember, always keep a humble heart and keep improving."

He Yuzhu nodded heavily, his heart full of confidence and determination. He knew, but he was ready to meet every challenge. Whether it was cooking or cutting fruit, he would do it with his heart, because this was the most precious thing his father taught him.

The father and son carried the fruit platter out of the kitchen and walked towards the living room. When He Yushui saw this exquisite fruit platter, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, "Wow, this fruit is so beautiful! Brother, Dad, you are so awesome!"

He Yuzhu looked at his sister's innocent smile, and his heart was full of satisfaction. He knew that this beautiful platter not only enriched their dinner, but also made the atmosphere of the whole family more cozy. He felt that he was one step closer to his father's expectations, and this step made him full of more expectations for the future.

After dinner, the courtyard looked particularly peaceful in the afterglow of the setting sun. He Daqing watched He Yushui happily eating the fruit platter that he and He Yuzhu had carefully prepared, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He had been busy teaching He Yuzhu how to cook recently, but he had neglected the needs of his daughter He Yushui. Thinking of this, He Daqing felt a little guilty. He Yushui had grown up and entered a new semester, but her old schoolbag had been used for several years and was already worn out.

He Daqing always remembered that his daughter mentioned that she wanted to get a new schoolbag during a conversation with Yushui a few days ago, but he didn't take it too seriously because he was busy with other things. Now thinking back, He Daqing felt that he should take this opportunity to give his daughter a surprise.

"Yushui, tomorrow is the weekend, is there anything special you want?" He Daqing asked with a smile, his tone gentle.

He Yushui was stunned for a moment, then looked up at her father with a hint of surprise in her eyes, "Dad, why do you suddenly ask this?" He touched his daughter's hair and said, "You have behaved very well recently, so I want to reward you and see if you have anything special you want."

He Yushui lowered her head, feeling a little hopeful, but was too embarrassed to say it directly. She really wanted a new schoolbag. All the other students in the school had new ones, but hers was already too old. However, she didn't want her father to think she was too greedy, so she answered carefully: "Dad, actually I...actually I kind of want to get a new schoolbag, but if it's too expensive, forget it."

He Daqing felt a pang of pain when he heard his daughter say this. He knew that his daughter had always been sensible, never spent money recklessly, and was unwilling to burden the family too much. However, looking at his daughter's slightly lowered head, He Daqing felt distressed. After all, Yu Shui was still a child, and it was normal for her to have such a wish. As a father, he should satisfy her.