Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

Sha Zhu's eyes were a little wet. He had never thought that his master would say this. He had always thought that he could walk with He Daqing for a long time, but he didn't expect that his master was already preparing for his future. He gritted his teeth and said firmly: "Master, no matter what the future holds, you will always be my master. Even if one day I go far away, I will never forget your teachings and help to me. I hope that you can always be by my side and give me guidance."

He Daqing felt warm in his heart when he heard these words. He nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, Shazhu, I'll remember what you said. I won't go far away, I will always be by your side, watching you get better and better. But there are some things you have to decide for yourself, I won't interfere in everything like before, you have to learn to face it independently."

Sha Zhu nodded heavily, determined that no matter how difficult the future would be, he would carry on with his master's teachings. At this moment, He Daqing also put aside some of his worries, because he knew that his apprentice had grown into a real man who could take on this responsibility independently.

Since then, Sha Zhu has become more confident and decisive at work, and He Daqing has gradually retreated to the background and no longer interfered too much in the daily affairs of the restaurant. The relationship between them has become more equal, and although He Daqing still has regrets, he has gradually accepted this new role. He no longer forces himself to control everything, but learns to quietly support and guide from the side.

At the same time, He Daqing's physical condition gradually stabilized. Although his gastrointestinal problems still existed, he began to pay more attention to his health, adjust his diet, and get enough rest. Whenever he woke up at night, he no longer felt irritable and uneasy as before, but learned to accept these physical changes calmly. He knew that he was no longer the young and energetic chef, but that did not mean he had lost his value.

As time went by, Sha Zhu became more and more skilled in the restaurant's cooking and management skills. He Daqing saw this and felt both gratified and a little emotional. He knew that his apprentice had gradually matured and was capable of being on his own, but he also understood that in this complex industry, true inheritance is not only about improving skills, but also about the wisdom and hard work hidden behind each dish.

On this day, He Daqing sat down in the corner of the kitchen, watching Sha Zhu busying himself in front of the stove. The stew pot was steaming, and the kitchen was filled with rich aromas, but He Daqing's thoughts drifted far away. He remembered that when he first entered the kitchen industry, he also learned little by little under the guidance of his master, and eventually he went from a young boy to what he is today. Now, Sha Zhu is walking the path he once walked, and he is no longer the one standing on the front line.

Sha Zhu looked back and saw his master in deep thought. He couldn't help but put down his work, walked over to him and asked with concern: "Master, why don't you give me any guidance today? Are you feeling unwell?"

He Daqing came back to his senses and looked up at Sha Zhu with a hint of smile in his eyes, "Sha Zhu, what else can an old man like me teach you? Your current skills have long surpassed mine back then."

Sha Zhu quickly shook his head and said modestly: "Master, please don't say that. You taught me this skill, so how can I dare to say that I am better than you."

He Daqing sighed, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew that Sha Zhu really respected him, but he also knew that the apprentice would surpass the master one day, which was something every master should expect. Today, he felt it was time to give Sha Zhu something more important.

"Shazhu, come with me." He Daqing stood up and called Shazhu to follow him into the hut in the backyard.

The room was dimly lit, with several old wooden tables piled with books and papers, and a cabinet in the corner containing some yellowed old kitchen utensils. He Daqing opened the cabinet, took out an old wooden box, and gently placed it on the table.

Sha Zhu looked at the master curiously, his eyes full of confusion, "Master, what is this?"

He Daqing did not answer immediately, but slowly opened the wooden box, and inside lay several yellowed manuscripts with ancient handwriting on the cover. He Daqing carefully picked up one of them and handed it to Sha Zhu, his expression becoming serious and solemn.

"Shazhu, this is what my master passed down to me. It is the essence of our cooking skills." He Daqing said slowly, with a heavy sense of responsibility in his tone. "These recipes are not just recipes for cooking. They are the experience and wisdom accumulated by my master, me, and generations of chefs in our kitchen. Today, I will give it to you."

Sha Zhu took the manuscript, and his heart was shocked, and his hands trembled slightly. He had never seen the master so serious, and he never thought that the master would give him such a precious thing. He opened the manuscript, which recorded the recipes of various dishes. Although the handwriting was a little blurry, every stroke revealed the profound skills and traces of time.

"Master, this..." Sha Zhu's voice was a little choked. He knew the importance of this manuscript. It was not just some recipes, but also a kind of trust and inheritance.

He Daqing patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Sha Zhu, the value of these recipes lies not in their complexity, but in the care behind each dish. You have been with me for so many years, and I am already confident in your skills, but some things cannot be taught by skills alone, you must experience them yourself."

"Master, I will definitely cherish it and live up to your expectations." Sha Zhu nodded solemnly, his eyes full of determination.

He Daqing looked at Sha Zhu's expression and finally put aside his worries. He knew that Sha Zhu was a trustworthy person and a responsible chef. He was completely relieved to hand over the things in the wooden box to Sha Zhu.

"Shazhu, some of these recipes have not appeared in restaurants for a long time, and some may no longer suit modern people's tastes, but I hope you can understand that they are important because they represent the hard work of generations of chefs." He Daqing said slowly, "You can improve and innovate according to your own understanding, but remember, no matter how you change, the respect for the ingredients and the sincerity to the guests in your heart can never change."

Sha Zhu looked down at the recipe in his hand and silently recited the master's words in his heart. He felt an unprecedented sense of responsibility. This was not only a commitment to the master, but also a new beginning for his career.