Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

He couldn't help but laugh secretly, thinking that he was really embarrassed today. He had just had his hair cut and was in a good mood, but he encountered such an embarrassing thing.

"This is a small test from God." Wang Qiang thought to himself, recalling the panic just now, and felt that he was too nervous. In fact, there are always some sudden small situations in life that catch people off guard, but it is these trivial things that make people have more experience and understanding of life.

Sitting in the toilet, Wang Qiang began to reorganize his thoughts. He realized that he couldn't always let the little things in the outside world disrupt his rhythm, even such embarrassing situations should not affect his mentality. Thinking of this, Wang Qiang suddenly felt much more relaxed, adjusted his breathing, and silently told himself: "There are always small episodes in life, the important thing is to keep moving forward."

When Wang Qiang came out of the toilet, he felt much more relaxed and his steps were no longer so hurried. He returned to the kitchen and saw He Yuzhu was still busy, so he immediately started working. He walked to the stove, washed his hands, took the spatula from He Yuzhu, and began to prepare for the next cooking.

He Yuzhu glanced at him sideways and smiled softly, "What was that thing you just took? It's so mysterious."

Wang Qiang was slightly stunned, but he quickly reacted and replied with a smile: "Nothing special, just some seasonings. I wanted to try a new combination." As he spoke, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he didn't reveal any flaws just now.

He Yuzhu nodded, seemingly without thinking too much, and continued to instruct Wang Qiang in preparing today's dishes. The atmosphere in the kitchen returned to a tense and orderly state, and Wang Qiang's mood gradually calmed down. He knew that today's work was still important and required full concentration.

As dishes came out of the pot one after another, the busyness in the kitchen finally came to an end. Wang Qiang looked at the carefully plated dishes, and his heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. He knew that no matter what kind of emergency he encountered, he could overcome it and move towards a better future step by step.

At night, when the last group of guests left, the lights in the kitchen became warm and soft. Wang Qiang stood in front of the window, looking at the gradually darkening sky outside, with an indescribable peace in his heart. He knew that every little thing and every challenge in life would become nutrients for his growth, and he would continue to move forward firmly.

With this calmness and confidence, Wang Qiang washed his hands, tidied up the last bit of clutter in the kitchen, and turned off the lights in the store. When he walked out of the courtyard, he looked up at the twinkling stars in the night sky and silently told himself: "Tomorrow is another new day."

After a busy day, Wang Qiang lay in bed tossing and turning, thinking about his embarrassing experience in the toilet. Although the embarrassment at that time had passed, the old and small toilet left a deep impression in his mind. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but frowned and began to think about whether he should make some repairs to the toilet.

The toilet had been in disrepair for a long time, with loose doors, mottled walls, and even some cracks on the floor. Every time Wang Qiang went in, he could feel the slight dampness on the floor and the faint smell of old things in the air. These made him feel uncomfortable, and he knew that as a chef who had to stay in the restaurant for a long time every day, the environment of the toilet actually directly affected his mood at work.

The next morning, Wang Qiang came to the store, thinking about the toilet, and decided to find a suitable opportunity to talk to He Yuzhu about this issue. On weekdays, He Yuzhu was always busy with the store's affairs, and Wang Qiang was worried that he would think that repairing the toilet was an insignificant matter and might not pay much attention to it. But Wang Qiang also understood that he had to express his attention to the details of the store, not only for himself, but also for the long-term development of the entire store.

There were fewer customers in the afternoon, and the kitchen was temporarily quiet. Wang Qiang finally plucked up the courage, walked to He Yuzhu, and said softly: "Master He, I have something to discuss with you."

He Yuzhu raised his head, looked at Wang Qiang, and asked with a smile: "What's wrong? Tell me what's going on."

Wang Qiang hesitated for a moment, then carefully considered his words and said, "I think the toilet in our store...may need some repairs."

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, as if he had not expected Wang Qiang to bring up this topic. He put down the knife in his hand, looked at Wang Qiang seriously, and asked, "Repairing the toilet? Why did you suddenly think of this?"

Wang Qiang knew that He Yuzhu might feel strange, so he tried to explain in a calm tone: "Master He, I think the toilet is part of the store. Although it is not a conspicuous place, it is related to our daily work comfort. If it can be repaired, it will not only benefit us, but also the customers who come to the store will have a better experience if they use it occasionally."

He Yuzhu listened and nodded slowly, his eyes revealing a trace of thought. He was obviously weighing the importance of this matter: "You have a point, but repairing a toilet is not an easy task. It takes some time and effort."

Wang Qiang was relieved to see that He Yuzhu did not deny it outright, and continued, "I can help contact workers to repair it. If needed, I can also help. Besides, once the toilet is repaired, we will feel more comfortable using it every day."

He Yuzhu looked at Wang Qiang and was silent for a moment, as if he was evaluating the necessity of this matter. Wang Qiang felt a little uneasy when he saw this. He knew that He Yuzhu always paid attention to the operating efficiency of the store, and anything that cost time and money needed to be carefully considered.

Finally, He Yuzhu spoke: "Okay, since you think it's necessary, let's repair it. However, you have to take full responsibility for this matter. Arrange the budget and time well, and don't delay the business of the store."

Hearing this, Wang Qiang was delighted and immediately nodded and said, "Master He, don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter properly and it will not affect our normal operations."

In the next few days, Wang Qiang began to prepare for the renovation of the hut. He first contacted a familiar construction worker, who, after listening to Wang Qiang's request, gave a rough repair plan, including replacing door panels, repairing walls, re-laying floor tiles, and improving the drainage system. Wang Qiang carefully inquired about the construction time and cost, and had a general idea in mind.

During this period, Wang Qiang was always in a state of subtle anticipation and nervousness. Repairing the toilet seemed like a trivial matter, but he knew that it was also related to his reputation in the store and He Yuzhu's trust in him. If the repair was successfully completed, it would not only improve the working environment, but also prove that he had the ability to handle the affairs of the store.