Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Chapter 245 Braised Pork

The two chatted while cooking, and time passed quickly. After a while, a plate of fragrant braised pork was ready. Wang Qiang couldn't wait to taste it and praised it highly: "It's so delicious, Brother Yuzhu, I have never eaten such delicious braised pork in my life!"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "As long as you like it, you can make more for yourself in the future. Cooking is actually a kind of fun. Enjoying the process and the results is a kind of happiness."

Wang Qiang nodded, and felt the satisfaction in his heart. He decided to learn more from He Yuzhu and master more cooking skills, not only for himself, but also to share the food with everyone in the yard.

At noon that day, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu prepared a sumptuous lunch and invited several neighbors to come and taste it together. Everyone sat together, eating and chatting lively, and the whole yard was filled with laughter.

Qin Huairu said with a smile: "Wang Qiang, your braised pork is really good. It is becoming more and more like Brother Yuzhu."

Wang Qiang was a little embarrassed, scratched his head and said: "I learned all this from Brother Yuzhu, he taught me well."

He Yuzhu laughed loudly: "Wang Qiang is a talented kid. If he practices more, he will definitely surpass me in the future."

Everyone smiled and nodded, expressing their agreement. Wang Qiang looked at everyone's smiling faces and felt warm in his heart. He knew that in this courtyard, he not only found friends, but also found the warmth of home.

After lunch, everyone cleaned up the table together, and Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu talked a lot about cooking skills and experiences. Wang Qiang increasingly felt that cooking is not only a skill, but also an attitude towards life.

In the afternoon, Wang Qiang took a walk in the yard, thinking about what he had learned from He Yuzhu today, and his heart was full of gratitude. He knew that He Yuzhu was not only his good friend, but also a mentor in his life. Whether it was cooking or being a person, He Yuzhu had a lot to learn from him.

Just as Wang Qiang was deep in thought, Xu Damao suddenly came over with an awkward smile on his face: "Wang Qiang, I heard that you made braised pork today, and it was quite popular?"

Wang Qiang looked at Xu Damao. Although he still had some grudges in his heart, he still said in a friendly manner: "Yes, Brother Yuzhu taught me this. You can come and try it if you have a chance."

Xu Damao smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, I'll definitely come and try it some other day. By the way, I'm learning how to make roast chicken recently, so I'll invite you to come and taste it when it's ready."

Wang Qiang nodded, thinking that Xu Damao seemed to be really trying to change. He decided to give Xu Damao a chance. After all, they were all neighbors, and living in harmony was the most important thing.

In the following days, Wang Qiang continued to learn various cooking techniques from He Yuzhu, and also began to have more exchanges with Xu Damao. Although Xu Damao still had a lot of room for improvement, Wang Qiang saw his efforts and was willing to give him time and space to grow.

One night, Wang Qiang met Bai Rong in the yard. Bai Rong smiled and asked, "Wang Qiang, how are you feeling recently?"

Wang Qiang smiled and said, "Not bad. I learned a lot about cooking from Brother Yuzhu. I feel my life is much more fulfilling."

Bai Rong nodded and said, "That's good. I think you've been in a much better mood recently, and everyone can see it."

Wang Qiang nodded and said, "Yes, with everyone's efforts, life in Siheyuan is getting better and better."

In the following days, Wang Qiang found himself getting busier and busier. He had to work during the day and deal with various trivial matters in the courtyard at night. Although his neighbors were grateful for his efforts, Wang Qiang felt more and more exhausted. He felt like a spinning top, without a moment's respite.

One night, Wang Qiang dragged his exhausted body back home and fell on the bed, without even the energy to wash up. He closed his eyes, but various things kept emerging in his mind: the pressure of work, the conflicts in the yard, Xu Damao's troubles... All of this made him breathless.

"If this goes on, I'll collapse from exhaustion." Wang Qiang thought silently. He knew he needed to rest and relax, but he didn't know how to do it.

The next morning, Wang Qiang reluctantly got up and planned to go talk to He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu was an optimistic and cheerful person, and perhaps talking to him would make him feel better. Wang Qiang walked into the yard and saw He Yuzhu busy tending the small vegetable garden, so he walked over to say hello.

"Brother Yuzhu, good morning." Wang Qiang said weakly.

He Yuzhu glanced at him and asked with concern: "Wang Qiang, you look very tired, have you been too busy recently?"

Wang Qiang nodded and sighed, "Yeah, there's a lot to do at work and in the yard, and I feel like I can't hold on any longer."

He Yuzhu put down the work in his hands, walked over and patted Wang Qiang on the shoulder: "Boy, don't push yourself too hard. You also need to rest, you can't keep busy like this. We can share the work in our yard, you don't have to carry it all by yourself."

Wang Qiang smiled bitterly and said, "I want to relax, but there are always things to deal with, and I can't stop at all."

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and said, "How about this? Don't worry about anything today and have a good rest. I and everyone else will help you keep an eye on the things in the yard and make sure nothing goes wrong."

Wang Qiang hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to you and have a good rest today."

Back in the room, Wang Qiang fell on the bed and tried to relax. He closed his eyes, but his mind was still filled with all kinds of troubles. He knew that he needed to find a way to really relax.

Just as he was thinking, there was a light knock on the door. Wang Qiang got up and opened the door, and saw Bai Rong standing at the door with a bowl of steaming chicken soup in her hand.

"Wang Qiang, I heard that you have been very tired recently, so I made some chicken soup for you to replenish your body." Bai Rong said gently.

Wang Qiang took the chicken soup gratefully and said, "Thank you, Bai Rong. You are so kind."

Bai Rong smiled and said, "You are the pillar of our courtyard. Everyone cares about you. You must also take good care of yourself and don't tire yourself out."

Wang Qiang nodded, feeling warm in his heart. He drank a mouthful of chicken soup, and the warm soup flowed through his stomach, seeming to dispel some of his fatigue.

In the afternoon, Wang Qiang decided to go out and relax. He walked to a nearby park, found a quiet corner to sit down, and looked at the green trees and red flowers around him. His mood gradually calmed down. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and felt the breath of nature.

“Maybe I should learn to relax myself and not take everything so seriously.” Wang Qiang thought to himself. He knew that only when he adjusted himself first could he help others better.