Siheyuan: Superb comprehension? All skills are perfect

Seeing this, He Yuzhu remained silent. Teaching is not only about the master’s dedication, but also the apprentice’s concentration.

Facing the fat man's slippery personality, it is very difficult to learn real skills. However, Ma Hua is different. Whether it is potatoes or radishes, he starts one by one without any extra words and directly enters the cooking state. Peeling is the basic step of potatoes and radishes, which is quite a test of his knife skills.

It is obvious that Ma Hua has put a lot of effort into improving his skills, as can be seen from his skillful handling of these two vegetables. Although He Yuzhu feels that he still has some areas to improve, he also understands that it is not easy to improve quickly.

Looking at the fat man again, he looked pretty good, but the cut vegetables were, well, hard to describe. In fact, He Yuzhu could feel that the fat man's potential and talent surpassed Ma Hua. You know, nowadays, a fat man itself shows his living conditions... But due to his personality, he was unable to realize his full potential, which was a pity.

However, after all, he is not someone else's father, so He Yuzhu has no time to care about what the other person thinks. Speaking of taking in apprentices, isn't it ideal for someone like Ma Hua to be willing to endure hardships, be obedient, and help at home?

After the vegetable cutting test, although the works of Fatty and Ma Hua were not good enough in He Yuzhu's eyes, they also exposed many problems. He Yuzhu, wearing an apron and protective sleeves, began to teach: "Some people think that knife skills are unimportant, saying that it doesn't matter if the cuts are uneven, and there is some truth to it. But knife skills, heat control, and seasoning are basic techniques. Without any of them, it is difficult to cook excellent and delicious food."

Take potato shreds for example. You can cut them thick or thin, but how can the effects of different cooking temperatures be compared? As he spoke, He Yuzhu performed on the spot, with smooth movements, peeling, slicing, and shredding in one go. Not only did Ma Hua and Fatty marvel, but even Master Sun admitted that the skills He Yuzhu displayed were indeed pleasing to the eye.

After personally demonstrating knife skills, He Yuzhu instructed them to flip the wok. Flipping the wok may seem easy, but it actually trains the control of heat and the coordination between the wok and the spoon. After flipping the wok, he also tested their skills in controlling the heat when they got on the wok.

Fatty thought he would be criticized, but he was just calmly observed and received no positive or negative comments. Because He Yuzhu did not really teach his skills, and before he accepted an apprentice, treating everyone equally could save unnecessary trouble. Fatty mistakenly thought that his good mood today helped him avoid a crisis.

Ma Hua understood the reason. He was smart and self-aware, so he didn't say much.

Today, He Yuzhu was in a really good mood, cooking in person, so that the factory workers in the cafeteria could enjoy delicious food during their lunch break. The same raw materials were transformed into something magical in his hands, and the taste was different every time, but still delicious.

The peeled radish was not wasted, and was soaked in sweet and sour sauce until lunch time, becoming a refreshing side dish. After cooking, he immediately went to the personnel department to get a letter of introduction, and then asked the canteen director for half a day off, sacrificing a pack of Daqianmen cigarettes for this.

After lunch, He Yuzhu borrowed a bicycle and quickly left the steel mill and headed straight for the office compound on Jiaoyi Street. When he saw someone rushing in breathlessly, Director Wang's face was filled with a happy smile.

However, she could also understand He Yuzhu's emotions at the moment, and without hesitation, she asked the man to drive Li Anxin straight to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

The marriage certificate-obtaining process went quite smoothly, and Li Anxin's first photo of her life was taken immediately afterwards.

In fact, there was no regular custom of wedding photos in that era, but according to He Yuzhu's idea, such a major event is worth remembering, and of course there must be commemorative photos.

So they took her to a photo studio, first taking photos of her individually and then taking group photos.

Originally, He Yuzhu planned to take her to change into new clothes before taking the photos, but the girl wanted to keep her natural look, so he followed her wishes.

Upon learning that there were only a dozen or so film negatives left in the camera, He Yuzhu took out a national food coupon with a face value of five kilograms and gave it to the photographer.

“This is…” Surprise flashed in the photographer’s eyes.

This is a food stamp. At that time, the value of a food stamp was higher than that of banknotes!

In particular, the national food coupons are worth much more than local food coupons per pound, and can be used for scarce materials such as oil and grain, so you can buy cooking oil even if you are in a different place.

Without considering other additional value considerations, even if measured by the market value of food stamps, the market price in or is lower than its actual food value, but it is still far higher than the face value. More importantly, they are hard to find on the market.

"Master, there are only a few negatives left in the album. Can you take all the photos for us at once?"

“It will take some time for you to develop the subsequent photos. I hope it can be done as soon as possible.”

Then, He Yuzhu said frankly: "Today is my big day, and I am eager to go home and show off my wedding photos."

As soon as he finished speaking, he put another pack of Daqianmen on the counter.

"This is wedding cigarettes, to bring you some joy."

Normally, it would take several days to get the photos after shooting. But if you are thoughtful, you can always find a shortcut. For the sake of the food coupons and wedding cigarettes, the photographer readily agreed.

“So how do you decide to proceed with the rest of the shoot?”

"Just walk along the street and take some photos, both single photos and couple photos."

He Yuzhu said with a smile.

"Okay, whatever you like." The photographer put away the receipt and wedding cigarettes and took out the treasure of the store, the 58-year-old Shanghai 58-1 camera, a replica of Leica.

This domestic photography artifact was produced in Shanghai in 1958. It is the first camera in my country to be sold commercially. Unlike other domestic cameras, it is mainly for personal use and will not be circulated.

The photographer was dedicated to his work. Although he was photographing street scenes, he did not act carelessly. He selected a distinctive background and finished shooting the remaining dozen or so films. He enthusiastically promised that he would come to pick up the photos within an hour.

When He Yuzhu settled the bill, he only paid for the indoor individual and double portraits. As for the dozens of street photos he had just taken... For a photographer, wouldn't it be easy to make up an excuse that they were badly developed or overexposed?

As soon as he walked out of the store, He Yuzhu saw that the master had locked the store door and posted a notice to suspend photography, and a smile appeared on his lips. It was obvious that he had given the rest of the photography tasks to himself, which was why he chose a small-scale photo studio.

If it is a large photo studio, it would be difficult to work with so many staff members.

He Yuzhu was carrying his new wife, Li Anxin, with an excitement that was difficult to conceal. He said, "Anxin, from now on, you will be my wife."

"Yes!" Li Anxin nodded shyly and confirmed, "I will be your wife forever!"

"Don't call me Brother Zhuzi anymore, just call me Brother." Although He Yuzhu longed for a sweet name, he still felt it was a little inappropriate in the current environment.

Look, he had wanted to hold her hand several times on the road before, but he hesitated because he was afraid of seeing the red armbands accusing him of being a scoundrel or having bad behavior.

However, there was no need to worry about this problem in parks and tourist attractions. At that time, the city was not particularly sensitive. Some outsiders and even foreigners came here every day, but they only held hands.

If we can be in a hidden place, there may be more intimate actions...

"Swoosh~" He Yuzhu inadvertently recalled some imaginary scenes and couldn't help swallowing his saliva subconsciously.

"Brother, are you hungry?" Li Anxin asked considerately.

"Xin'er, the 'hunger' I want is different from what you think." He Yuzhu responded with a smile, but he did not further test her intention. After all, there were too many people here and it was not suitable for in-depth discussion.

"Let's go buy some wedding candy and see if we can buy some snacks so we can celebrate in the evening." He Yuzhu suggested, his eyes full of smiles.

Li Anxin originally wanted to politely decline the offer of spending money, but when she thought of someone's teachings, she immediately nodded in agreement.

"Brother, I listen to you."

"very good!"

He Yuzhu was secretly delighted and pulled along to walk towards Wangfujing Department Store.

After parking the bicycle, He Yuzhu stored it in the designated area and paid three cents for a half-size tag to ensure that he could find it at any time. He generously handed the old man a cigarette, who gladly took it and lit it. He Yuzhu took the bicycle to his hut and parked it, reflecting the basic etiquette of social interaction.

After thanking the old man, the brother and sister walked into Wangfujing Department Store. With their marriage certificate and introduction letter, they could buy some daily consumer goods, such as candy and snacks, without buying tickets, but there was a limit on the quantity. He first bought the goods with limited tickets, then used the tickets to make up the budget, and took Li Anxin directly to the garment area.

The cotton coat has been customized from Chen Xueru and will be available soon. But it is not yet winter, and although it is a little chilly in the morning and evening, it is still early to wear a thick cotton coat. It just so happens that the size has been measured before, not only Li Anxin's whole body is completely new, but even Li Anyi's clothes are purchased according to the predetermined size.

He Yuzhu did not forget the existence of his relatives, and he also selected clothes for He Yutong and himself. Seeing his extravagance, Li Anxin felt distressed, but she understood that today was a special occasion.

They are now a legally recognized couple, and as long as He Yuzhu is happy, occasional extravagant consumption is justified. She has her own job, and it is only a matter of time before she earns money to spend. Although He Yuzhu spent a lot of money and tickets after returning from this shopping spree, she enjoyed it.

Finally, he handed Li Anxin the carefully selected vanishing cream.

"This is a gift for you, Xin'er." He Yuzhu said with a smile.

Li Anxin happily took the round, flat iron box. For people at that time, this was already a high-end cosmetic. It was usually a great thing to own a bottle of clam oil.

"We are all family, no need to thank us."

After He Yuzhu finished speaking, he led the bride back to the bicycle storage area and gave the grandfather a cigarette and some wedding candy. The grandfather happily said a few auspicious words, and the atmosphere was very warm. Then they went to the photo studio first. Seeing that the door of the store was open, He Yuzhu knew that the photo shoot was completed.