Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

"This is...?" He Daqing asked, with a hint of surprise and emotion in his tone.

"This is a birthday surprise for you." He Yuzhu replied with a smile, walked forward, and pushed the birthday cake in front of He Daqing, "Master, happy birthday!"

He Daqing's eyes were slightly moist. He looked at the cake in front of him, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that behind this birthday surprise, He Yuzhu's hard work and efforts were condensed. He reached out and touched the decoration on the cake, feeling the deep love.

"Thank you, Zhuzi. This is so touching." He Daqing's voice was a little choked, and tears flashed in his eyes. He took a deep breath and tried to control his inner emotions, but he couldn't help but gently touch the cake, and the touch in his heart was beyond words.

"This is what I have always wanted to do." He Yuzhu's voice was soft but firm. "Master, you are the most important person in my heart. I have always been grateful for your care and support. This birthday, I want to express my gratitude in this way."

The atmosphere of the dinner became warm and harmonious. He Daqing and He Yuzhu sat at the table, chatting and laughing. During the dinner, the dishes were as delicious as ever, and each dish was carefully prepared by He Yuzhu himself. He Daqing praised while eating, and the smile on his face became more and more cheerful. He knew that such a day and this touching moment were his most precious wealth.

After dinner, He Yuzhu took out the birthday cake and prepared to light the candles for He Daqing. He gently inserted the candles into the cake and then lit the flames. The flames were reflected on the cake, and the flickering light filled the whole room with a warm atmosphere.

"Master, make a wish." He Yuzhu said with a smile, with anticipation in his eyes.

He Daqing looked at the lit candle with a smile on his face. He closed his eyes and whispered a wish. Although he did not tell He Yuzhu what wish he made, He Yuzhu felt a deep happiness and satisfaction from his master's expression.

"Okay, let's blow out the candles!" He Yuzhu urged, with an excited look on his face.

He Daqing took a deep breath and blew out the candles gently. The flame on the cake went out, but the warm atmosphere lingered in the room for a long time. He Daqing cut a piece of cake and handed it to He Yuzhu. The two smiled at each other, and the emotions in their hearts reached their peak at this moment.

As time goes by, He Yuzhu can feel more and more the hardship and joy of restaurant management. He keeps improving his cooking skills and exploring new dishes in his busy days and nights. He always keeps his love for the restaurant and his expectations for the future.

Whenever he was busy in the kitchen, the scene of that day would always come to his mind: He Daqing's birthday, the special cake, and the chef's touching smile. These memories became his motivation to move forward, filling him with courage and hope on the road to running a restaurant.

He Daqing has also witnessed He Yuzhu's growth and efforts as he grows older. Every time he sees his son busy in the restaurant, his heart is filled with pride and satisfaction. Although the years have left many marks on his face, he still maintains his love for life and hope for the future.

As time went by, the restaurant's business got better and better, and He Yuzhu's mood gradually stabilized. He was already able to deal with various emergencies skillfully, adjust business strategies, and even started developing new menus. Despite this, he still felt that he was still in the exploration stage and many problems remained to be solved. Every day he spent in busyness and exhaustion, but he never felt bored, because he knew that all this was for the pursuit of his dream.

However, life is not just about busyness and stress. In his daily life, He Daqing gradually realized that his son had put a lot of effort into the restaurant, so he decided to prepare a surprise for his son to express his support and gratitude to He Yuzhu.

It all started one afternoon. When He Daqing was sorting out old things in the courtyard, he found a wooden box that had been sealed for many years. This wooden box was bought from a flea market when He Daqing was young, and it was covered with dust and traces of time. He wiped off the dust, opened the wooden box, and found some yellowed old photos and several letters hidden inside. These letters were written by him to his father when he was young, and they were full of vision and determination for the future. Seeing these, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his heart: he also had countless dreams and expectations, and now, seeing his son working so hard, maybe he should respond with action.

He Daqing gradually came up with a plan: he decided to prepare a special gift for He Yuzhu, not only to recognize his son's efforts, but also to encourage and support him. For this plan, he began to prepare secretly, hoping to give He Yuzhu a surprise and let his son feel his care.

A few days later, on a sunny morning, He Daqing came to a high-end kitchenware store. He carefully selected several kitchen utensils in the store: a set of high-quality kitchen knives, a latest coffee machine, and several cooking books. He carefully selected each item, thinking about how these gifts could help and surprise He Yuzhu's restaurant.

"This set of knives is very sharp and very easy to cut vegetables, and is suitable for intensive use," the salesperson introduced enthusiastically.

"Yes, this is what I need." He Daqing nodded, his eyes flashing with satisfaction. He knew that these kitchen utensils would be very practical tools for He Yuzhu and would also play a role in the restaurant.

After purchasing the gifts, He Daqing carefully packed them and prepared to deliver them to the restaurant on He Yuzhu's busiest day. He planned to quietly show up in front of his son with the gifts on an ordinary working day to give him a surprise.

Finally, the day came. In the morning, He Daqing acted as planned. He packed the gifts in a big box, his heart full of expectation and excitement for his son. He quietly delivered the gifts to the store before He Yuzhu arrived at the restaurant and arranged everything.

At noon, He Yuzhu walked into the restaurant, busy as usual. He quickly changed his clothes and began to check the situation in the kitchen. While he was busy, he was thinking about the improvement of the new menu. Although he was a little tired, he still maintained his enthusiasm for work.

At this moment, He Daqing came out from the corner with the big box in his hand. He walked to He Yuzhu and patted him on the shoulder gently.