Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Walking in the alley, the sound of rain gradually covered everything around them, with only the sound of their footsteps and the sound of rain hitting the umbrella echoing in their ears. Wang Qiang couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed, thinking that he had caused trouble for He Yuzhu, so he said: "Master He, why don't I run back by myself? Your umbrella is not big enough, and we are both getting wet like this."

He Yuzhu smiled and shook his head: "Don't be silly, it's raining heavily, you will definitely catch a cold if you run back like this. Besides, why are you being so formal with me? Go back and have some hot tea and warm yourself up first."

After hearing this, Wang Qiang was even more moved. He nodded silently and said nothing more.

Soon, the two arrived at He Yuzhu's home. It was a simple courtyard house, similar in layout to the courtyard house of the shop, but on a smaller scale. He Yuzhu led Wang Qiang into the house, patted the rain off his body, and said, "Go in quickly and change into dry clothes, otherwise you will really catch a cold."

Wang Qiang was a little embarrassed, but He Yuzhu took out a set of clean clothes and handed it to him without hesitation. Wang Qiang took the clothes, feeling grateful, thinking that He Yuzhu really treated him like a family member and always took care of him. After he changed his clothes, He Yuzhu had already prepared a pot of hot tea, and the aroma of tea and the warm atmosphere filled the whole room.

Wang Qiang picked up the teacup and took a sip. The warmth of the tea warmed him up. He Yuzhu sat opposite him and asked with a smile, "Do you feel better?" He said gratefully, "Much better, Master He, thank you so much, otherwise I would have been frozen to death in the rain tonight."

He Yuzhu waved his hand and said gently: "We are all family, there is nothing to thank you for. It is not easy to work for a day, and the most important thing is to take good care of yourself."

The two sat together, the sound of rain outside the window gradually subsided, and a peaceful atmosphere filled the air. Wang Qiang thought to himself that although the heavy rain caught him off guard, it also made him appreciate the warmth and care between people. He understood that it was because of a master like He Yuzhu that he did not feel lonely in this city and was more motivated to work hard and pursue his dreams.

After a while, the rain finally stopped, a few stars appeared in the sky, and the air became particularly fresh. Wang Qiang stood up and said with a relaxed mood: "Master He, the rain has stopped, I should go back."

He Yuzhu also stood up and patted him on the shoulder: "Okay, be careful on the road, come to the store early tomorrow, we still have a lot of things to do."

Wang Qiang smiled and nodded. When he reached the door, he looked back at He Yuzhu, and an indescribable feeling of gratitude and respect welled up in his heart. He said softly, "Master He, thank you for tonight. I will treat you to dinner another day."

He Yuzhu smiled and waved his hand: "Okay, I'll wait for your treat."

Wang Qiang turned and walked out of the courtyard. The night sky was full of stars and the air was fresh after the rain. He felt much more relaxed. Although the rain just now caught him off guard, this unexpected experience made him more determined in his inner belief - no matter what the road ahead is, he will face it bravely, and no matter what difficulties he encounters, he will not be alone.

After Wang Qiang returned home, although he had changed into clean clothes and drank hot tea to warm himself up, the gloomy feeling in his heart could not be shaken off. Although he tried to keep himself relaxed, the heaviness in his heart still quietly grew in the middle of the night.

When he lay in bed, the wind outside was still whistling in his ears, as if accompanying his uneasy mood. But he couldn't fall asleep. His mind kept replaying the scenes of the day, thinking about his performance at work, thinking about He Yuzhu's care for him, and even thinking about the sudden heavy rain. These complicated thoughts were entangled together, making him feel tired but unable to really relax.

In the early hours of the morning, Wang Qiang finally fell asleep in a fuzzy state of consciousness, but his sleep was not peaceful. He tossed and turned and had many dreams. When he woke up again, the sky was already slightly bright. He felt sore all over and his head felt heavy as if it was filled with lead.

"I can't be so unlucky..." Wang Qiang felt weak. He propped himself up and sat up from the bed. He touched his forehead and found that he was a little hot. The rain last night finally showed up in his body. He caught a cold.

Wang Qiang was a little annoyed. He knew that he still had work to do today, but in his current state, he felt overwhelmed. He leaned against the head of the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, feeling a chill emanating from his bones. Although the outside world had begun to wake up, he felt as if he was trapped in a lonely and heavy space.

"I can't just lie there like this." Wang Qiang said to himself. He knew that no matter how uncomfortable he felt, he had to continue working today. He Yuzhu's expectations of him made it difficult for him to give up. Even if he caught a cold and had a fever, he didn't want the work in the store to be affected because of him.

Wang Qiang struggled to get up from the bed, resisted the urge to change into work clothes despite the dizziness. He knew he should take a leave to rest, but deep down he had a strong sense of responsibility that kept him from lying down. He was afraid that if he stopped, he might disappoint He Yuzhu, and he was even more afraid that his absence would affect the operation of the store.

Despite his weak body, Wang Qiang still planned to go to the store. When he walked out of the house, the cold wind in the early morning blew in his face, making him shiver, but he still gritted his teeth and persisted, step by step towards the familiar courtyard.

When Wang Qiang arrived at the store, he tried his best to look normal. He didn't want others to see that he was sick, especially not to worry He Yuzhu. As soon as he entered the kitchen, he saw He Yuzhu busy preparing ingredients for the morning. He Yuzhu looked up at him, seemed to notice that something was wrong with his face, and asked, "Xiao Qiang, didn't you get enough rest last night? Why do you look so bad?"

Wang Qiang's heart tightened, knowing that he couldn't hide his expression, but he still managed a smile: "It's okay, I just went to bed a little late last night and didn't get enough rest. I might be a little tired."

He Yuzhu looked at him and frowned, obviously not believing this explanation: "Are you sick? Do you want to see a doctor?"

Wang Qiang waved his hands hastily, trying to cover it up: "It's okay, Master He, I just have a cold, it's nothing serious. I can still hold on, and we can't delay our work today."

He Yuzhu frowned even deeper, took a few steps closer and looked at Wang Qiang's face carefully: "Xiao Qiang, don't be stubborn, you can't go on like this, your health is the capital of revolution. Otherwise, you can go back and rest today, and I and everyone else will take care of the store's affairs first."