Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

After get off work every day, he would stay in the store until late, check the progress of the renovation, and communicate with the workers. He stood in the store, looking at the gradually changing space, his heart full of expectations and uneasiness. Although the renovation workers were serious about their work, when they saw He Yuzhu, they would occasionally make some jokes, asking if he was going to be the "boss". He Yuzhu responded with a smile, but the tension in his heart never eased.

Sometimes, he would sit in the empty shop in the dead of night and look around silently. At that time, his mind would always replay the days in the factory, the workers' sweat, laughter, hard work, and those unknown contributions. He silently told himself in his heart that opening a restaurant is the same, it requires persistence and hard work. He has been waiting for this dream for a long time, and now he finally has the opportunity to realize it.

During this period, He Yuzhu also started recruiting. He sought help from his neighbors and friends in the courtyard, hoping that they could recommend some suitable chefs and waiters. After several rounds of screening, he finally found several reliable employees. Among them was a young man named Li Ming, a newcomer who loved cooking; and a middle-aged lady named Aunt Zhang, who had worked in a large hotel. He Yuzhu valued her experience very much. Whenever communicating with these employees, He Yuzhu tried to act relaxed and happy, although he was still a little nervous.

Finally, after a period of busy work, the decoration and preparation of the restaurant were basically completed. A new sign was hung in front of the store, which read "Yuzhu Restaurant". This name was chosen by He Yuzhu himself, and he hoped that it would symbolize his persistence and hard work. Whenever he saw the sign, he would always feel an indescribable satisfaction and joy.

On the day of the opening, He Daqing came to the store early. He stood at the door, watching everything ready, with a hint of emotion in his eyes. He walked to He Yuzhu, patted him on the shoulder, and said gently: "It's finally started. Remember, no matter what happens, don't forget your original dream."

He Yuzhu nodded slightly, his heart full of gratitude. He looked around and greeted every customer who came. He knew that the road ahead was still long, but at this moment, he had already felt the joy of pursuing his dream.

The business of the restaurant was not as prosperous as expected at first, but gradually, He Yuzhu attracted more and more customers with his superb cooking skills and attentive service. Every day, he worked hard to improve the menu and the quality of the dishes. Together with his employees, he worked overtime to ensure that every dish could meet the best standards.

As time went by, the restaurant's business gradually improved, and more and more customers came. Whenever he saw the busy scene in the store, He Yuzhu would feel extremely gratified. Although he knew that this road was not smooth, he was still willing to work hard for his dream. Behind every successful day, there are countless days and nights of hard work.

As the restaurant gradually got on track, He Yuzhu's life began to have some stable rhythm. Every morning, he would arrive at the store early to check the kitchen's preparations and communicate with employees about the progress of work. In the afternoon, he would cook and prepare the restaurant's special dishes. Although the restaurant's business has not yet reached its heyday, he has begun to feel the joy and challenge of running the business.

At this stage, He Daqing's birthday was coming. He Yuzhu had always had an idea in his mind, he wanted to prepare a special surprise for He Daqing. Although He Daqing never wanted to show off and always put others first, He Yuzhu knew that his master's birthday was an important day for him, and he wanted to take this opportunity to express his gratitude to his master.

"Master's birthday is coming soon, I have to prepare well." After finishing a day's work, He Yuzhu sat in a corner of the store and secretly planned in his mind. He began to think about how to prepare a special birthday celebration for He Daqing.

One night, the restaurant was closed, the lights in the store shone softly on the ground, He Yuzhu took off his apron, stood at the door of the kitchen, and stared at the dishes still steaming on the stove. He looked at the clock on the wall, and the time was ten o'clock in the evening. He raised his head, took a deep breath, and his heart was filled with gratitude and expectation for the master.

"Master will definitely like it." He murmured to himself, and He Daqing's warm smile appeared in his mind.

For this surprise, He Yuzhu decided to prepare a birthday cake for He Daqing himself. Although he was mainly responsible for the preparation of dishes, he had seen the pastry chef making cakes in the factory since he was a child, which also gave him some understanding of cakes. He knew that this birthday cake was not only a blessing for He Daqing, but also a return for his master's care for many years.

In the following days, He Yuzhu was busy preparing for the birthday cake. He specially consulted a pastry chef to learn how to make a delicious cake. Every time in the pastry shop, he always listened attentively to the chef's explanation of skills and carefully recorded every step. He even tried to make it several times at home, repeatedly adjusting the recipe and decoration until he was satisfied.

These days, every night of He Yuzhu is filled with sweet aroma and busy figures. In the kitchen, flour and powdered sugar are scattered all over the countertop, and the aroma of cake fills the air. While he is busy, he looks at the finished part from time to time, and his heart is full of anticipation for the finished product.

"I must do it perfectly this time." He muttered to himself as he worked on it, with a serious and expectant look on his face.

Finally, the morning of the birthday arrived. He Yuzhu got up early and began the final preparations. He decorated the cake carefully, wrapped it with exquisite wrapping paper, and then carefully put it into the box. Looking at this loving cake in front of him, a warm current surged in his heart.

At noon, He Daqing finished his lunch at the restaurant and returned to the courtyard, planning to take a rest. He Yuzhu had already made preparations. He decorated his home, hung birthday banners, and decorated it with ribbons and balloons. He prepared a sumptuous dinner and placed the special birthday cake on the table.

"Master, you're back." He Yuzhu stood at the door with a bright smile on his face and anticipation in his eyes.

When He Daqing entered the room and saw the decoration in front of him, he was stunned for a moment. His eyes moved from the birthday banners and ribbons to the sumptuous dinner on the table, and finally stopped at the exquisite birthday cake. He was deeply moved and a smile gradually spread on his face.