Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

He Yuzhu has been more sensible than his peers since he was young. He doesn't lose his temper like other children, nor is he easily defeated by difficulties. Recalling the past, He Daqing always remembers Yuzhu as a child, standing in the yard with bright eyes, full of curiosity and yearning for everything. At that time, he understood that this child was different, maybe not particularly smart, but he could always maintain a tenacity in the face of setbacks.

He Yuzhu has grown up now. His youthful face has gradually lost its youthfulness, and his eyes have a more mature and resolute look. However, He Daqing can see that the pressure and confusion of life have made this young man feel confused. He knows that He Yuzhu's dream has never been shattered, but he just needs some guidance and direction.

"Yuzhu, you are a sensible child," He Daqing suddenly spoke in a low but gentle voice, "You have been more opinionated than others since you were a child. I know that you have always had your own ideas in your heart, but you don't want to express them easily."

He Yuzhu was stunned. He didn't expect his father to say such a thing suddenly. Usually, his father rarely expressed his true feelings, let alone expressed his approval of him so directly. He lowered his head, as if thinking about how to respond.

"You don't have to answer me in a hurry," He Daqing continued, his eyes still gentle, "I just want you to know that I have always believed in you, whether it was when we were children or now. You have more opinions than I thought, but sometimes you don't trust yourself enough."

He Yuzhu's heart was beating. He remembered that when he was a child, he was full of enthusiasm for everything. Sometimes he could even understand the truths that adults could not understand. At that time, he always felt that he was special and would achieve greater things in the future. However, as he grew older, the pressure of reality and the trivialities of life gradually eroded his confidence and vision.

"Dad, I..." He Yuzhu looked up, his eyes were a little complicated, as if he wanted to say something, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know how to express them. His throat tightened slightly, and there seemed to be a warm current surging in his eyes.

"Don't be anxious, speak slowly." He Daqing's voice remained steady.

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that his father was not the kind of person who would praise others, and such direct affirmation and encouragement were definitely not spoken casually. Perhaps, what really confused him was the lack of self-identity in these years.

"Dad, I just feel that sometimes... it seems that life doesn't give me enough opportunities." He Yuzhu's voice was low, and he tried his best to suppress the fluctuations in his heart. "I also want to be passionate about the future like I was when I was a child, but... reality always disappoints me again and again."

He Daqing felt heavy in his heart when he heard his son's voice. He understood this emotion, which was the confusion that many young people would have when facing life. He himself had experienced such a state of mind when he was young, and at that time, he also felt that life was full of endless obstacles.

"Life is always like this," He Daqing responded calmly, "it will not go according to our expectations, and sometimes it will even disappoint us. But you have to understand that life will not give you ready-made opportunities. You need to fight for all opportunities."

He Yuzhu's fingers were tightly clenched on the table, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions. He knew what his father said, and he also knew that he couldn't be easily defeated by reality. But what really bothered him was why he always seemed to be just a little short of his dream, and could never touch the edge of it.

"Dad, I don't know if I have missed too many opportunities." He Yuzhu's voice became deeper, his brows were furrowed, and his inner struggle was almost clearly visible.

"You won't miss any opportunity, Yuzhu." He Daqing paused, his tone firmer, "Opportunities will never disappear completely as long as you still have hope and pursuit. Every step you take now is preparing for future success."

He Yuzhu gradually calmed down. Although his father's words were brief, they were like a key that opened the locked door in his heart. He seemed to have found a way out of his self-doubt and confusion. It turned out that those so-called "opportunities" did not have to be sent to him by others, but he had to take the initiative to create and discover them.

"Dad, I understand." He nodded slowly, a glimmer of light rekindled in his eyes, "In fact, I have always had a dream, but I dare not say it out loud because I always feel that... it seems too far away."

"Dreams are never far away, it's only you who thinks they are far away." He Daqing patted his son's shoulder and said, "Say it out, don't be afraid."

He Yuzhu was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and his eyes gradually became firm. He finally mustered up the courage to tell the secret that had been hidden in his heart for a long time.

"Dad, I... I have always wanted to be a top chef." After He Yuzhu finished speaking, he seemed to be relieved. Although these words seemed a bit abrupt, he knew that this was the real him.

"Chef?" He Daqing was slightly startled, but soon smiled, "This is a good dream, why didn't you say it earlier?"

He Yuzhu smiled awkwardly: "I thought... this is not a big dream. I'm afraid you will think... it's not worth it."

He Daqing shook his head and said softly, "There is no big or small dream, only the passion and determination in your heart. Being a chef is also a great profession. It is so rare to be able to bring happiness to people with food. As long as you are truly passionate about it, I have no reason not to support you."

He Yuzhu felt warm in his heart when he heard these words, as if all his repression and self-doubt were released at this moment. When he was a child, he always liked to help in the kitchen and study various ingredients and cooking techniques. At that time, his passion for cooking was already deeply buried in his heart. However, as time went by, he gradually suppressed this dream in his heart due to realistic considerations, thinking that it was too ordinary and too common, and not worth going all out for.

"I know this road may be difficult, but I am willing to try." He Yuzhu's tone became firm, and hope seemed to be rekindled in his heart.

"Then go ahead and give it a try." He Daqing smiled and nodded, "From now on, don't doubt yourself anymore. You have the ability to do it, as long as you believe in yourself."

He Yuzhu nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination. He had never felt so clear as he did now, as if the fog in front of him had finally dissipated, and the dream hidden in his heart had finally found its way out.