Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

He has received recognition from his co-workers and masters, but he also realizes that this is just the beginning, there is still a long way to go and many skills to master. However, today he doesn't want to think about the pressure and challenges anymore, he wants to relax himself and celebrate with an old friend.

The first person he thought of was He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu was a friend of Wang Qiang since childhood. He was cheerful and humorous, and the two had a deep friendship. Although He Yuzhu and Wang Qiang were not in the same industry, they had always been in contact. Whenever Wang Qiang had something happy or encountered some troubles, He Yuzhu was always the first person he wanted to talk to. Of course, Wang Qiang wanted to share the good news with him as soon as possible.

Wang Qiang picked up his phone, found He Yuzhu's number, and dialed it. The call was quickly connected, and the other party's voice was as cheerful as ever: "Hello, Xiao Qiang, what brings you here? How come you have time to call me today?"

Wang Qiang smiled and said, "Yuzhu, I won a prize today and I want to celebrate with you. How about we go out for a nice meal together tonight?"

There was silence on the other end of the phone, and then He Yuzhu's voice suddenly became louder: "What? Won a prize? You're really good! What prize did you win? Tell me about it!"

Wang Qiang was a little embarrassed, but he still patiently explained: "It was our factory's skills competition, and I won third place. Although it's not first, I think it's pretty good, and I want to celebrate it properly."

He Yuzhu laughed and said, "Third place is already impressive! You are really getting better and better. Well, let's celebrate tonight. Wait, I'm going to get off work soon, and we'll meet at our old place."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Qiang felt more relaxed. He returned to the dormitory, packed up briefly, and looked in the mirror before leaving. He looked particularly energetic today, perhaps because of the sense of accomplishment in his heart. He couldn't help but smile and thought to himself: "Relax tonight and continue to work hard tomorrow."

The old place is a small restaurant they often go to. Although it is not big, the atmosphere is good and the dishes are also to Wang Qiang's taste. Every time they come here, he and He Yuzhu can chat until late, talking about everything.

When Wang Qiang arrived, He Yuzhu was already waiting there. He was sitting by the window, and when he saw Wang Qiang coming in, he immediately stood up and waved: "Xiao Qiang, this way!"

Wang Qiang walked over, and the two patted each other's shoulders enthusiastically. He Yuzhu pulled him to sit down and said with a smile: "I have ordered a few dishes that you usually like. Don't go home until you are drunk today!"

Wang Qiang smiled and nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to you today. It's a rare opportunity to relax."

The dishes came up quickly, and the two chatted while eating. He Yuzhu asked curiously, "Tell me about your competition this time, and what event is it?"

Wang Qiang put down his chopsticks and recounted the whole process of the competition, from the preparation to the tense process of the competition, to the moment of winning the award, almost without reservation. He Yuzhu listened with great interest, and occasionally interjected a sentence or two: "It sounds really not easy, but you are really ruthless, you also won the third place!"

Wang Qiang smiled and said, "Actually, I was quite nervous too. I almost made a mistake during the competition, but I managed to hold on in the end." He raised a glass of wine and said, "Come on, let's have a drink, for your performance this time, and for our brotherhood!"

Wang Qiang raised his glass and clinked it with He Yuzhu's. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the two chatted more and more. He Yuzhu recalled the days when they played together when they were young, and his words were full of nostalgia when he talked about those carefree times.

"Do you still remember when we were kids and we were playing football in the yard and broke the window of the neighboring Wang's house?" He Yuzhu laughed so hard that his mouth couldn't close. "You were so scared that your face turned pale, and I had to hold it up for you."

Wang Qiang also laughed: "Of course I remember. In the end, it was you who helped me fix the window. Otherwise, I would have been beaten."

He Yuzhu shook his head and sighed, "Now we are all grown up and busy with our own work. It's rare for us to get together like today. However, sometimes we have to learn to enjoy life and not be too tense all the time. It's nice to come out and relax like today." He Yuzhu's words touched his heart. He has always put a lot of pressure on himself, always thinking about doing better and making continuous progress in his work, but sometimes he ignores the small joys in life. Today's meal made him understand that relaxation and enjoyment are also an indispensable part of life.

Halfway through the meal, He Yuzhu suddenly remembered something and asked mysteriously: "By the way, Xiaoqiang, what are your plans next? How about changing places and looking for a better opportunity? I didn't expect He Yuzhu to ask this question. He pondered for a while and said: "I have also thought about it. After the competition, I feel that I still have a lot of areas to improve. Maybe it's time to find a bigger platform and learn more. He said thoughtfully: "Yes, your current level is already very high, and staying where you are may be a bit limited. If there is a chance, you should still go out and try your luck. Maybe you can meet better opportunities."

Wang Qiang agreed with He Yuzhu's words. It is not easy to leave the familiar environment and venture out. It requires courage and preparation. However, this idea gradually took root in his heart and became stronger and stronger. The two had a great chat, and Wang Qiang was in a particularly relaxed mood. Finally, he and He Yuzhu clinked glasses again. He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Today's meal is really worth it. Not only did I celebrate for you, but it also gave me a lot of new ideas." "Let's get together more often if we have the chance in the future. No matter where I am, I will remember you as my brother." His eyes were full of determination and trust. This meal is not only a celebration, but also a look into the future. No matter what path Wang Qiang chooses next, he knows that friends like He Yuzhu will always support him and accompany him through every critical moment.

After returning home, he felt warm in his heart as he recalled the conversation with He Yuzhu in the evening. He knew that he still had a lot of unknown roads to go, but with such a friend, he would not feel lonely no matter how difficult the future was.

"Maybe, I should go out and have a look." He said to himself in his heart. Various possibilities of the future emerged in his mind. Although it was full of challenges, it also made him full of expectations. He felt a little heavy in his head. He drank a lot of wine with He Yuzhu last night. Although he was in a good mood, his alcohol tolerance was limited after all. He woke up today and still felt a little hungover. He stood in front of the mirror, looking at his slightly flushed face, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.