Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

The morning sun shines through the gaps in the leaves of the courtyard and onto the ground, and the breeze brings the fresh breath of summer. He Daqing's heart is brighter than the sun, and his eyes fall on the workbench in the middle of the courtyard, which is filled with a variety of baking tools and ingredients. Today is He Yuzhu's birthday, and he decided to prepare a birthday cake for his son himself. This is not just for celebration, but also a recognition of his son's efforts and dreams.

He Daqing is not a good cook. He spends most of his life working and managing his family. He is familiar with the various tools in the kitchen, but he only knows them. At this moment, he is facing a challenge - making a perfect birthday cake.

He took the butter out of the refrigerator and gently placed it on the workbench, holding an unfamiliar mixer in his hand, frowning slightly. Although he knew that the steps to make a cake were not complicated, each step required precise operation, which made him feel a little nervous.

"This is Yuzhu's birthday cake, I must do my best to make it." He Daqing whispered to himself, trying to relax himself.

He glanced at the ingredients on the table. Flour, sugar, eggs, and milk were neatly placed aside. He slowly picked up the butter and cut it into small pieces according to the instructions on the recipe, then put it into the mixing bowl. The knife in his hand slid across the butter, making a slight sound. Every cut required carefulness, and he tried to keep his movements steady, fearing that a small mistake would affect the taste of the entire cake.

He Daqing's heart was filled with mixed emotions. He knew that making a cake was not an easy task for him, but this effort was not only to give He Yuzhu a surprise, but also to support his son's dream. He hoped to express his encouragement and recognition of He Yuzhu in this way, and let him feel the warmth and support of his family.

As the mixer started to run, the butter and sugar gradually mixed together, emitting a rich aroma. He Daqing carefully observed the changes in the mixture, his heart was full of anticipation and a bit of nervousness. He knew that every detail could not be sloppy, and any deviation could lead to failure in the final result.

"I have to do it right this time." He Daqing gritted his teeth and said firmly. His fingers adjusted the speed on the mixer, trying his best to keep the mixture uniform.

Time passed, the sun poured in from the window, the warm light shone on He Daqing's body, and his sweat gradually seeped to his forehead. He gently stopped the blender and checked the texture of the mixture. At this time, He Yuzhu just walked into the kitchen and saw his father busy, and couldn't help but smile.

"Dad, what are you doing?" He Yuzhu's voice was full of curiosity, and his eyes fell on the pile of materials, "Are you making a cake?"

He Daqing was a little surprised, but he quickly regained his composure, turned around, smiled and said, "Yes, I'm preparing a cake for your birthday. I hope you like it."

"Really?" He Yuzhu's eyes lit up instantly, with obvious surprise and emotion. He walked a few steps closer, stood beside his father, and looked at the ingredients being prepared. "Dad, how do you know how to make a cake?"

"I haven't done this before," He Daqing smiled awkwardly, "but for your birthday, I decided to try it myself."

A warm current surged in He Yuzhu's heart. He knew that his father was usually busy with work and rarely had time to do these things himself. At this moment, seeing his father specially prepare a cake for his birthday, he felt deeply moved.

"Dad, thank you. I'm really touched." He Yuzhu's voice became softer, and his eyes were slightly red. "I didn't expect you to bake a cake for me."

He Daqing smiled shyly and patted his son on the shoulder: "You're welcome. This is what I should do. You work hard for your dream, and I want to do something practical for you."

He Yuzhu felt his father's care and was filled with gratitude. He looked at his father's focused expression and realized that his efforts were not only for his own dream, but also a way to repay his family. His father's love made him more determined to pursue his dream.

"Dad, if you need help, I can help." He Yuzhu suggested, with a glimmer of anticipation and excitement in his eyes.

He Daqing hesitated for a moment, but soon nodded: "Okay, you come and help. Although I am not very familiar with these, I believe it will be smoother with you by my side."

Next, the father and son worked together to make the cake. He Daqing was responsible for stirring and mixing the ingredients, while He Yuzhu was responsible for preparing other materials and tools. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of flour and sugar, and the cooperation between the father and son became more and more tacit. Whenever He Daqing encountered uncertainty, He Yuzhu would provide help and guidance. Their conversation was full of ease and pleasure, and the air was filled with a strong family atmosphere.

"Dad, the batter is almost done." He Yuzhu looked at the mixture in the mixing bowl and said softly, "Next, we can prepare the oven."

He Daqing nodded and carefully poured the batter from the mixing bowl into the cake mold. His hands were shaking slightly, but his heart was full of anticipation and excitement. He knew that although the process of making this cake might not be perfect, the effort and care were the most precious.

After the cake mold was put into the oven, He Daqing and He Yuzhu enjoyed the freshly baked snacks together. They tasted and chatted, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

"Dad, you're actually pretty good at making cakes." He Yuzhu said with a smile, "Although it may still take some practice, I'm already very satisfied."

He Daqing couldn't help but feel relieved when he heard this. He knew that his son was not simply praising him, but he really appreciated his kindness. Such recognition made him feel extremely satisfied and made him more determined to support his son.

"Thank you for your encouragement," He Daqing said with a smile, "I am very happy to be able to make a cake that satisfies you."

Although the preparation and production process of this day was tedious, the cooperation between the father and son made the whole process easy and full of fun. As time went by, bursts of fragrance came from the kitchen, and the cake gradually completed its final step.