Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Grandpa Guan is a wise and knowledgeable man with unparalleled knowledge of traditional Chinese culture. He is familiar with historical anecdotes, retains the lifestyle of a remnant of the old regime, and has a great love for antiques and drinking.

Indeed, in He Yuzhu's eyes, Grandpa Guan was a man who could drink, and the most exciting part was the drinking contest with the ragpicker Hou!
Grandpa Guan's wisdom is not only reflected in his appraisal of antiques, but also in his understanding of life. He is upright and unrestrained, and often shows his unique wisdom and charm in his laughter, anger and scolding, winning over those around him.
Grandpa Guan's personality contains complex human nature and emotions. He is afraid of being alone and his children are not around. Although he is well-off, he feels lonely and helpless deep down.
His son went overseas, leaving him alone in his old age. He harbored a deep sorrow that no one could know about. His longing for family affection and fear of his children's absence caused him to become eccentric.

When Han Chunming became Guan Yu's apprentice, Guan Yu not only taught him how to conduct himself in society, historical knowledge, and antique appraisal, but also guided him step by step from the sidelines, playing an important role in Han Chunming's growth and progress!
"I've heard a lot about you, Mr. He. We've even seen you and your wife at that little bar!"

Grandpa Guan, more like a playful child, brought up that old story with a half-smile, instantly bridging the gap between them. Hehe...

"Please forgive my foolishness. I was young and naive back then and made a lot of mistakes!"

He Yuzhu rarely showed an embarrassed expression. He was indeed very passionate back then, but now that he thinks about it, he is a little embarrassed!
"Haha, you go ahead with your work. Some old friends are coming over later, so you'd better cook for them yourself. These are all famous gourmets, so you can't neglect them!"

Grandpa Guan laughed heartily. To be honest, there weren't many young people who could catch his eye. He Yuzhu was one, and Han Chunming was also good, but there was still a lot of room for growth!
"Don't worry, as long as everything goes smoothly, I'll definitely cook myself in a bit!"

He Yuzhu gave a bitter smile. It seemed there was no chance today. The people from the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers Restaurant hadn't shown up yet; they were definitely holding back a big move.
"What? Someone else is causing trouble?"

Grandpa Guan was a shrewd man among shrewd men; how could he not understand He Yuzhu's implied meaning? His expression immediately turned serious.

What He Yuzhu did was quite extraordinary. For an old man who had lived through several dynasties, he had long seen through the problem. To be honest, He Yuzhu dared to be the first to stick his neck out right after the special period.

You have no choice but to admire him; Grandpa Guan was indeed somewhat impressed. However, there are always consequences for those who stick their necks out. Isn't there a saying that "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down"? Throughout history, without a powerful background, those who stick their necks out are destined to die!

According to Han Chunming, He Yuzhu has indeed accumulated a certain network of connections over the years, but the Dong family is no ordinary family with an unfathomable background. Can He Yuzhu really win?
"Hehe, I heard someone's got their eye on us, though it might not be today!"

Logically speaking, today is the most opportune time to make a move, as it can strike at He's Restaurant to some extent. Dong Yong has already returned to the capital, so it's impossible not to make a move. However, do I still have any weaknesses?
"Be careful, Zhu Zi. You're doing something that others wouldn't dare to do, but if this experiment succeeds, the merit will be immeasurable. I hope you can weather the coming storm. I'm watching with bated breath!"

Grandpa Guan sighed inwardly. He also wanted to offer He Yuzhu some help, but he lacked the means. He could help with money, but...

"Uncle Guan, don't worry, even if the other side makes a move, it won't be a big deal. I've made preparations in many ways, so it'll be fine!"

He Yuzhu smiled slightly. The old man was quite interesting. At least his concerned look didn't seem fake. Very good!
He Yuzhu arranged a private room for Grandpa Guan. The old man was quite nice in many ways and worth getting to know. Putting aside everything else, the old man had a very deep understanding of traditional Chinese culture. Many of the allusions in traditional Chinese culture could give people a different kind of inspiration. He was really good!

"That's fine then. I don't have enough money on hand, but I do have some left. It's not a lot, but it can still be of some use. I'm sorry, I can't help you with anything else!"

Grandpa Guan sighed helplessly. There was such a person in the late Qing Dynasty, and he still had some influence over him, but that was impossible now.

As time goes by, he finds it increasingly difficult to understand society today. It's a period of great change that hasn't been seen in many years; everything is changing.
If He Yuzhu and his team's experiment succeeds and is seen by most people, things will definitely get better and better.

Back then, after years of war, the initial measures were good, but they are probably no longer effective. With the development of the times and the increase in population, many measures are no longer applicable.
However, it's not like there's no hope. Isn't the He's Restaurant experiment already underway? Without support from above, He Yuzhu wouldn't have such power, would he?

"Haha, it's good that you're willing, Uncle Guan. It's not just me and the Dong family fighting now; there are people at a higher level also fighting. Don't worry, I, He Yuzhu, am not fighting alone!"

After settling in, He Yuzhu left. Now was not a good time to catch up; someone needed to look after the door, so he couldn't skip it!
"Haha, with the opening of He's Restaurant, how could we, as a state-owned restaurant, not make a statement? With so many people here, how about we have a cooking competition? Haha..."

Suddenly, an arrogant voice rang out. It was Deng Chunsheng from the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers Restaurant. This man had long wanted to show off. To put it bluntly, regardless of victory or defeat, the greatest victory would be if the Dong family could see his attitude!

"Haha, with Manager Deng personally taking charge, He's Restaurant certainly can't ignore it. Show us what tricks you have up your sleeve, I'm waiting!"

He Yuzhu laughed and went to greet them. They had finally arrived. Regardless of whether it was the ultimate move or not, it was good as long as the Dong family made a move.

"Alright, that's great! We're a restaurant, so we should do things like a restaurant. When it comes to food, we should see who has the best cooking skills. Haha, my Workers, Peasants and Soldiers Restaurant challenges your He's Restaurant. Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Deng Chunsheng was extremely arrogant, acting as if the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers Restaurant was the most important place in the world. There were also many managers from other restaurants watching the show, who couldn't help but curl their lips in disdain.

He Yuzhu's culinary skills have been promoted for so many years that they are no longer comparable to what they used to be. Which restaurant doesn't have a few Sichuan cuisine masters?
Over the years, these Sichuan cuisine masters have already exchanged ideas, and He Yuzhu's Sichuan cuisine has reached a certain level, so it is naturally not bad;
Putting everything else aside, the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers Restaurant's attempt to suppress the He Family Restaurant using culinary skills is a misguided strategy, at least for now! (End of Chapter)