Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

As He Yuzhu grew up, He Daqing's expectations for him became higher and higher. The father and son had a deep emotional bond in their daily life in the courtyard. He Daqing never expressed too much criticism to his son, but just silently cared about his growth. However, He Daqing knew in his heart that although the courtyard was full of warmth among neighbors, this small courtyard eventually trapped the dreams of too many people, and he didn't want his son to be one of them.

One day, He Yuzhu came home from school with a displeased look on his face. He threw his schoolbag on the kang and sat aside in silence. Seeing his son like this, He Daqing put down his tools, walked over and sat beside him, and asked softly, "Xiaozhuzi, what's wrong? What happened at school?"

He Yuzhu stared at the floor, and after a while he said in a muffled voice: "I don't know what I'm going to do in the future, Dad. I don't want to study anymore. It's boring to read things that I have no interest in all the time."

He Daqing's heart tightened slightly, this was exactly what he had been worried about. He was silent for a while, then he reached out and gently patted his son's shoulder, comforting him: "Don't worry, Xiao Zhuzi, I understand how you feel. You are still young, you don't have to know what you want to do in the future now. Everyone has a period of confusion, and I was the same before. However, no matter what we do, we must be down-to-earth and take it seriously, and slowly we can find our own way."

He Yuzhu looked up at his father, with some confusion in his eyes: "Then how did you know you wanted to be a carpenter?"

He Daqing smiled, reached out and touched his rough fingers, and said, "Actually, Dad didn't think about being a carpenter at first. It was later that I learned the craft from your grandfather. As I worked, I found that I liked the feeling of quietly polishing each piece of wood. Gradually, I fell in love with this craft until now. There are many paths in life, and sometimes you need to try a few to find the one you really like."

He Yuzhu listened and nodded, not quite understanding. He Daqing looked at his son's expression and felt a little worried, but he knew that forcing his son at this time would be useless. So he decided to change his approach and help his son find his true dream.

From that day on, He Daqing began to observe He Yuzhu's every move. He found that although He Yuzhu lacked interest in learning, he always showed a strong curiosity about mechanical things. Every time a neighbor repaired an appliance in the yard, He Yuzhu would watch and help from time to time. Although he was clumsy sometimes, it was obvious that he enjoyed it.

So, He Daqing had an idea. He went to the city and asked his friends to help him find a place in a technical school that specializes in teaching mechanical repair techniques. He hoped that through such learning, He Yuzhu would be able to find some direction.

However, when he told He Yuzhu the news, his son did not immediately seem excited. Instead, he asked hesitantly, "Dad, can I really learn anything in a technical school? I'm afraid it will be boring even if I go there."

He Daqing lit a cigarette, took two puffs quietly, and then slowly said: "Whether you can learn something in a technical school does not depend on the school, but on yourself. Dad knows that you are interested in these machines and electrical appliances. This path may be suitable for you, but the key is that you have to study hard. No matter what you do, the most fearful thing is to give up halfway. As long as you try seriously, no matter what the final result is, at least you will not regret it."

He Yuzhu pondered for a while, and finally made up his mind: "Okay, Dad, I'll try it."

So He Yuzhu embarked on the road of studying in a technical school. The first few days were not easy. He had to adapt to the new learning environment and face the new course content, and sometimes he felt overwhelmed. However, whenever he was a little discouraged, He Daqing's words would always ring in his ears - "No matter what you do, the most fearful thing is to give up halfway."

He gritted his teeth and persevered. Gradually, as the course progressed, He Yuzhu found that he was becoming more and more interested in mechanical repair. He liked the feeling of studying hard, and every time he successfully repaired a piece of equipment, he would feel a sense of satisfaction. This sense of satisfaction made him feel that he might have finally found his direction.

During the years of studying at the technical school, He Yuzhu not only mastered solid skills, but also made some like-minded friends. They discussed the principles of machinery together, shared their experiences, and constantly improved their own level. Slowly, He Yuzhu became more and more confident, and he began to think about how to use these skills to change his life in the future.

However, after graduating from technical school, real life was not as smooth as he had imagined. He Yuzhu faced employment pressure. At that time, mechanical repair jobs were not as popular as they are now, and job opportunities were limited. He submitted many resumes, but received few responses.

He Yuzhu was depressed by disappointments. When he returned home, he was no longer as lively and cheerful as before, and often sat alone in the corner of the yard in a daze. He Daqing saw this and felt distressed and helpless. He knew that his son was facing the first real setback in his life, and as a father, he had to help his son get out of this trough.

"It's okay. Dad believes in you." He Daqing said to his son while helping to repair an old chair, "You have already taken a big step. Just hold on for a while longer, and the opportunity will definitely come."

He Yuzhu nodded. Although he didn't say much, his father's encouragement rekindled his hope. He decided not to wait for opportunities, but to take the initiative to create them. He and several friends from technical school rented a small house and started to do mechanical repair work. Relying on their accumulated skills and hard work, they continued to receive orders, and gradually word of mouth spread around, and their business became better and better.

As his career gradually developed, He Yuzhu finally found his own direction. He was not just a mechanical repairman. Through continuous learning, he began to independently develop some small equipment to solve practical problems in life. His creativity and hard work were gradually noticed by more people, and some factories began to extend olive branches to him.

He Daqing watched his son grow up step by step into an independent young man, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions. He knew that only Yuzhu himself knew the hardships he had gone through, but as a father, he could only support him silently from behind. Whenever he saw his son's efforts in his work, he felt extremely gratified, and at the same time he was full of expectations for his son's future.