Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Chapter 381 Finally Relaxed

In the kitchen, Wang Qiang was very alert and did every step very carefully, from selecting ingredients, cutting vegetables to seasoning and frying, trying to make everything as perfect as possible. He knew that this was not only a respect for the customers, but also a test of his cooking skills.

Before dinner started, He Yuzhu came to the kitchen and said to Wang Qiang, "Today's guest is very important. Although he comes often, every time is a test. You have to remember that when we cook, we not only cook for others to eat, but also for ourselves to see."

Wang Qiang listened to He Yuzhu's words, and a deep sense of responsibility and pressure surged in his heart. He said solemnly: "Master He, I will do my best to live up to your expectations."

He Yuzhu patted Wang Qiang on the shoulder, gave him an encouraging look, and then walked out of the kitchen, leaving Wang Qiang alone facing the food on the stove. He forced himself to calm down, put all the anxiety and tension behind him, and focus on the work at hand.

Dishes came out of the pot one by one, and each dish condensed Wang Qiang's hard work and skills. His movements became more and more fluent, as if the spatula and ingredients in his hands had become part of his body. Every stir-fry and every drop of seasoning added was precise. He knew that today he not only had to cook every dish well, but also had to show his dignity and professionalism as a chef.

After dinner, the old customer praised He Yuzhu and Wang Qiang's performance and said, "Today's dishes are better than ever before, especially the stir-fried beef with scallions. It tastes delicious and the heat is just right."

Hearing this, Wang Qiang felt relieved. He knew that he had not let He Yuzhu down today. He looked at He Yuzhu, who also gave him an approving look. The two smiled knowingly.

However, at this moment, Wang Qiang suddenly thought of his uncut hair, and he felt amused. The sudden haircut incident had made him extremely nervous, but now thinking back, he felt that this was also part of his growth process.

A few days later, Wang Qiang came to the barber shop again. This time, he chose a free time to ensure that there would be no more interruptions. He sat in the chair, looked at himself in the mirror, and recalled the experiences of the past few days. He knew that his cooking skills were becoming more and more sophisticated under the guidance of He Yuzhu, and his mentality was also maturing. He understood that whether it was cooking or the little things in life, he needed to taste and ponder them carefully, and he could not be careless at all.

When the barber asked him again what hairstyle he wanted, Wang Qiang smiled and said, "Just a simple short haircut, neat and suitable for working in the kitchen."

The barber also smiled and began to trim easily. As the scissors clicked, Wang Qiang became more relaxed. He knew that the road ahead was still long and there were many challenges waiting for him, but he was no longer afraid. He would use his own efforts to meet every difficulty, whether in the kitchen or in life.

When the haircut was over, Wang Qiang looked at himself in the mirror and was full of confidence. He smiled and said to himself: "Keep working hard, Wang Qiang, there is still a long way to go."

It was a sunny day. Wang Qiang walked out of the barber shop with a new short hair and a refreshed mood, feeling much more relaxed. The sun above his head sprinkled warmly on his body. He walked in the alley, but his thoughts drifted to the upcoming busy work. He planned a few new dishes to make in the evening. His sense of taste has basically recovered these days, and he can't wait to show his skills in the kitchen.

However, just as he was concentrating on thinking about the new dish, his stomach suddenly churned and Wang Qiang's body suddenly stiffened. He realized that something was wrong with him and felt an inexplicable tension in his heart - he suddenly had a strong urge to go to the toilet.

Wang Qiang looked around and found that he was still some distance away from the store. The stores on both sides of the alley were small shops, and there was no possibility of providing public toilets. He gritted his teeth, quickened his pace, and prayed in his heart that he could get back to the store as soon as possible to solve this embarrassing situation.

As his pace quickened, Wang Qiang's anxiety grew. He tried his best to stay calm, but his body's signals became stronger and stronger, forcing him to speed up. Each step became heavy and hurried, and he could almost feel every drop of cold sweat oozing from his forehead, and his palms began to sweat slightly.

"What bad luck, why did it happen at this time..." Wang Qiang secretly blamed himself in his heart, wondering if he had eaten something unclean in the morning. Thinking of this, he walked forward more eagerly. There were people coming and going in the alley. He tried hard to suppress his inner anxiety, fearing that passers-by would see his predicament.

Finally, Wang Qiang walked quickly to the door of "Zhuzi Home Cooking", but at this moment he suddenly remembered an important thing - the toilet in the store was located in the backyard, and he had to go through the kitchen to get there. This meant that he had to pass through the sight of He Yuzhu and other colleagues first, and at this moment he really didn't want to attract anyone's attention.

Wang Qiang stood at the door, hesitant. He wanted to rush in immediately, but he was afraid of arousing He Yuzhu's suspicion. What if he was asked by him, how should he explain? Thinking of this, Wang Qiang's mind was in a mess. He stood at the door, feeling as if time had been stretched out, and his inner anxiety continued to increase.

"I can't wait any longer!" Wang Qiang shouted to himself in his heart. In the end, he decided to go in regardless of everything. He pushed open the door and walked straight to the kitchen, thinking repeatedly in his mind how to pass through the kitchen without attracting attention and solve the problem quickly.

In the kitchen, He Yuzhu was busy preparing ingredients for lunch. Seeing Wang Qiang walk in, he casually asked, "Hey, you're back? Come early today to help with the preparations. We have a lot of guests."

Wang forced a smile. He was extremely anxious in his heart, but pretended to be calm on his face: "Okay, Master He, I'll go... I'll go to the backyard to get something and will be back in a while." After he said this, he hurriedly walked around He Yuzhu and walked quickly to the backyard.

He Yuzhu didn't seem to notice anything unusual and continued to work with his head down. Wang Qiang was relieved and secretly glad that he hadn't been discovered. He hurried through the kitchen, pushed open the door to the backyard, and finally saw the door of the toilet. Wang Qiang almost rushed in, locked the door, and finally breathed a sigh of relief, finally getting a moment of relaxation.

When he sat in the toilet, his tense nerves finally relaxed, and the discomfort in his stomach also eased. Wang Qiang sighed deeply, feeling both annoyed and relieved.