Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

Although Sha Zhu didn't want to cause trouble, he wasn't someone who could be easily bullied. He looked at the hooligans coldly, with a hint of anger in his eyes, "Gentlemen, please give them a way out so that we can meet again in the future. I have already made concessions on today's matter, but if you still want to make trouble, don't blame me for being rude."

As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere in the kitchen immediately became tense. Several chefs secretly tightened their tools, ready to deal with possible conflicts at any time. Seeing Sha Zhu's tough attitude, the hooligans stopped talking nonsense. One of them picked up the dishes on the table and threw them to the ground. Others also started to make a fuss and smash things.

Seeing the situation getting worse and worse, Sha Zhu was furious, but he tried to stay calm. He knew that if he continued to fight, not only would he get hurt, but the business of the entire restaurant would also be affected. Moreover, there might be someone behind these thugs, and if things got out of hand, things would become more complicated.

"Stop!" At this moment, an angry shout came from outside the door. Everyone was stunned and looked back, only to see He Daqing standing at the door, his face livid, his eyes revealing an undisguised anger.

He was resting in his room, but the noise outside woke him up. When he learned that Sha Zhu was being bullied by some hooligans, he was furious and rushed out without even putting on his shoes.

When the gangsters saw He Daqing, they immediately became cautious. After all, He Daqing's prestige in this area is still very high, and everyone usually gives him some face. Seeing this, the leading gangster put on a fake smile on his face, "Hey, Master He, why are you out? We were just joking, we didn't mean anything else."

He Daqing looked at them coldly, his eyes as sharp as a knife, "Don't think that I am old and blurry and can't see what you are doing. Let's stop here today, otherwise you know the consequences."

The hooligans saw that the situation was not good and knew that they would only suffer if they continued to make trouble, so they reluctantly stopped. The leader of the hooligans forced a smile and said, "Master He is right. We will not disturb you today and come back another day."

After that, they walked out of the restaurant dejectedly. The atmosphere around them relaxed and the customers gradually returned to their normal state.

Sha Zhu walked up to He Daqing and said with a guilty look on his face: "Master, I didn't handle it well today and caused you trouble."

He Daqing patted his shoulder, his tone serious but caring, "Shazhu, this is not your fault. Those people came with bad intentions, and you handled it pretty well. If you encounter such a thing in the future, don't bear it alone, understand?"

Sha Zhu nodded, but he felt a little unwilling. He understood that the situation was calmed down by the master's intervention today, but if these hooligans come to cause trouble again, he can't always rely on the master. He secretly swore in his heart that he must learn to better protect himself and the restaurant in the future and not let the master worry about him.

As night fell, the noise in the restaurant gradually subsided. Sha Zhu finished tidying up the last utensil in the kitchen, but he still couldn't calm down. The conflict during the day made him realize that although his cooking skills had improved, he still seemed a little powerless when faced with these unforeseen troubles. Although his master He Daqing supported him, he knew in his heart that the master could not always come forward to solve his problems.

Just as he was thinking about how to deal with these increasingly complicated situations, He Daqing walked into the kitchen, looking more serious than usual. He looked at Sha Zhu's thoughtful expression, sighed, and said in a much softer tone, "Sha Zhu, I can see that you are a little uneasy about what happened today."

Sha Zhu looked up and saw the master's expression, and a warm feeling suddenly surged in his heart. He nodded and said helplessly: "Master, I just feel that although the matter today has been settled, they may come again. I feel really bad that I have to rely on you to come forward every time."

He Daqing pondered for a while, then slowly said: "You are right, this matter cannot be let go. However, there are some things that we need to seek help from outside forces, rather than relying on brute force alone. Fortunately, I have someone who can help."

When Sha Zhu heard this, he couldn't help but feel curious, "Master, who are you talking about?"

He Daqing smiled lightly, with a hint of cunning in his tone, "Shazhu, do you know that there is a highly respected old lady in our area—a deaf old lady?"

Sha Zhu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized. The deaf old lady has an extraordinary status in this area. Although she is old, her prestige is unmatched. She is not only the backbone of the old neighbors, but also has a great influence on some major and minor matters. Thinking of this, Sha Zhu immediately understood the master's intention.

"Master, what you mean is..." Sha Zhu asked tentatively.

He Daqing nodded, a look of determination flashing in his eyes, "The words of the deaf old lady are very important in this area. If she can come forward to speak a few fair words for you, no matter how arrogant those people are, they will not dare to cause trouble for you easily."

Sha Zhu was delighted, thinking that the master's idea was indeed feasible. After all, the deaf old lady was well-known, and everyone had to give her some face. If she could help, the matter would definitely be properly resolved.

"Master, I will visit the deaf old lady tomorrow and see if I can ask her for help." Sha Zhu said excitedly.

He Daqing felt relieved when he saw his apprentice was so enthusiastic. He nodded and said softly, "Don't worry, I will go with you tomorrow morning. Although the deaf old lady is old, she has a clear mind and her words are full of wisdom. You should consult her and learn to solve problems with wisdom instead of just relying on passion."

The next morning, Sha Zhu got up early, prepared some gifts, and went to the deaf old lady's home with He Daqing. Along the way, He Daqing kept reminding Sha Zhu how to speak appropriately and how to show respect to the elders. Sha Zhu remembered all of them in his heart, feeling nervous and expectant.

Arriving at the door of the deaf old lady, Sha Zhu couldn't help but get nervous. He Daqing patted his shoulder, signaling him to relax, and then knocked on the door gently. Not long after, the door slowly opened, revealing the kind face of the deaf old lady. Although she was old, her eyes were still bright, revealing wisdom and determination.

"Oh, it's Daqing. Why are you here so early today?" When the deaf old lady saw He Daqing, a smile appeared on her face and her tone was a little kind.

He Daqing said respectfully, "Deaf old lady, I am sorry to bother you today. My apprentice Sha Zhu is in some trouble, so I came to ask you for advice. I hope you can give me some advice."