Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Chapter 194 Delicious New Dishes

This made Wang Qiang decide to borrow Qin Huairu's sewing machine so that he could start his own fabric making project.

One afternoon, Wang Qiang came to Qin Huairu's studio. Although the studio is not big, it is neatly decorated and warm. The walls are covered with various embroidery and cutting samples, showing Qin Huairu's superb skills and creativity. Wang Qiang found Qin Huairu in the studio, where she was carefully working on a custom-made dress at a long table.

"Master Qin, excuse me for disturbing you. I am Wang Qiang from the He Family Compound. I heard that you are the best sewing master here, so I came here specially to ask you some questions about sewing." Wang Qiang greeted Qin Huairu respectfully and expressed his request.

Qin Huairu raised her head and smiled at Wang Qiang in a friendly manner, her eyes revealing a sense of professionalism and confidence. "Mr. Wang, you are the chef of the He Family Courtyard, right? I heard that your cooking skills are very good. What can I do for you?"

Wang Qiang secretly marveled at Qin Huairu's insight, she knew him so well. He smiled and explained, "Yes, I am Master Wang in the kitchen. Recently, I have been renovating the He family compound and plan to make some fabric decorations to match the newly purchased curtains. However, my own sewing skills are limited, so I would like to ask Master Qin if you can lend me your sewing machine. I want to start learning some basic sewing work."

Qin Huairu smiled slightly. She could feel Wang Qiang's attention to and efforts in the details of life. "Mr. Wang, I agree with your idea. I do have a good electric sewing machine here, and I'd like to lend it to you. However, sewing skills cannot be mastered overnight. It requires patience and practice. Are you ready to invest this effort?"

Wang Qiang nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination and desire. He knew that learning to sew was not easy, but he was willing to invest time and energy in pursuing this new skill. He believed that through learning and practice, he could master basic sewing skills and bring more personalized decorations to the He family compound.

"Master Qin, please rest assured that I will study and practice seriously. Thank you for lending me your sewing machine, I will use it carefully." Wang Qiang said solemnly, his voice full of sincerity and determination.

Qin Huairu nodded and pushed the electric sewing machine in front of Wang Qiang. "Mr. Wang, this sewing machine is now handed over to you. I hope you can discover more fun and creativity in life by learning sewing. If you have any questions or need help, you can always come to me."

Wang Qiang returned to the He family compound with a borrowed electric sewing machine, excited to start his sewing learning journey. He placed the sewing machine in a quiet corner and began to carefully study the machine's operating instructions. Although he had never touched such a complex electronic device before, he was determined to master its usage skills through patience and practice.

Just as Wang Qiang was concentrating on figuring out how to use the sewing machine, a familiar voice suddenly rang out, breaking his thoughts.

"Wang Qiang, why are you here?" Jia Dongxu's voice was a little surprised and displeased. He suddenly appeared beside Wang Qiang, looking at the sewing machine in his hand with a frown.

Wang Qiang looked up and saw Jia Dongxu standing there. He was stunned for a moment. Jia Dongxu was another employee in the He family compound, responsible for some administrative management and personnel arrangements. Although he and Jia Dongxu did not have much interaction, he could feel a hint of unfriendly atmosphere from his expression and tone.

"Hello, Mr. Jia. I borrowed Master Qin's sewing machine and plan to learn some basic sewing skills to make some fabric decorations for the compound." Wang Qiang tried to explain in a calm tone, hoping to resolve the embarrassment and discomfort in front of him.

Jia Dongxu frowned, obviously not satisfied with Wang Qiang's explanation. He glanced at the sewing machine in his hand, laughed contemptuously and said, "You learn sewing? Who do you think you are? A chef dares to do these little skills? It's ridiculous!"

Wang Qiang was furious when he heard what Jia Dongxu said. He did not think there was anything wrong with his choice. Instead, he thought it was adding more personalized decoration to the He family compound, and it was a pursuit and contribution to the quality of life. But he knew that his status and position in the company were not as high-level and prominent as Jia Dongxu's, so he chose to be patient.

“Mr. Jia, I think everyone has the right to pursue their own interests and hobbies, and it will not affect my work. If you have any objections to me learning sewing, we can talk about it openly instead of making a loud noise here.” Wang Qiang tried to remain calm, but the anger in his heart grew.

After hearing what Wang Qiang said, Jia Dongxu's eyes flashed with sarcasm and disdain. He was not willing to listen to the advice of a chef, especially about the small craftsmanship that he looked down upon. He smiled sarcastically, turned around and left, leaving behind a sentence that Wang Qiang would never forget: "Wang Qiang, you should concentrate on your job as a chef and stop doing boring things here."

Wang Qiang watched Jia Dongxu leave, and his anger and dissatisfaction grew. He did not think that his choice was wrong, but he always encountered some misunderstandings and challenges. He could not help but start thinking about his position and role in the He Family Compound, and how to deal with similar interpersonal relationship problems in the future.

"Why did he treat me like this? Was it really wrong for me to learn sewing?" Wang Qiang asked himself this question in his mind. His heart was in turmoil and he felt even more deeply confused and challenged about the future.

Wang Qiang calmed down in his heart and decided not to let Jia Dongxu's attitude affect his plan. He knew that there would always be misunderstandings and challenges in life, and the key was how to stick to one's own beliefs and interests. So he refocused on his work and interests, hoping to bring more surprises and enjoyment to the He Family Courtyard through his own efforts and creativity.

One evening, Wang Qiang was thinking about new ideas for dishes in the kitchen. He had already demonstrated his superb cooking skills in the He Family Courtyard, but he knew that in order to continue to attract customers and improve his cooking skills, he needed to continue to innovate and try. Just like he learned sewing, cooking is also an art that he loves and pursues.

Wang Qiang walked into the kitchen, which was stocked with all kinds of ingredients and seasonings, and began to carefully check the freshness and quality of each ingredient. His eyes swept over the bright vegetables and fresh meats, thinking about how to cleverly combine them to create a unique and delicious new dish.