Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

He Yuzhu is 25 years old this year. He is strong and healthy. He likes to practice martial arts and keep fit. He found a good job outside, but he always thinks about his elderly father. He Daqing has been hardworking all his life. When he was young, he suffered a lot for his family to live a good life. Now that he is old, his body has begun to have various problems. He Yuzhu decided to quit his job outside and concentrate on taking care of his father at home.

One day, He Daqing suddenly felt dizzy and weak, and even had difficulty walking. Seeing this, He Yuzhu quickly helped his father sit down and asked with a worried look on his face: "Dad, what's wrong with you? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"

He Daqing shook his head and forced a smile: "It's okay, it may be because I'm old and my health is not as good as before, just take a rest."

Although his father said this, He Yuzhu still couldn't let it go. He decided to ask a doctor friend to come to his house to check on his father and make sure that he was okay. The next day, he invited his old friend Dr. Li, who was an experienced Chinese medicine practitioner and was familiar with He Daqing's family. Dr. Li took He Daqing's pulse and said after a check: "Old He, although you are a little weak, it's nothing serious. Rest for a while and pay attention to nutrition, and you should be fine."

He Yuzhu felt a little relieved after hearing this, but he still decided to spend more time at home with his father. So he asked for a long vacation from his unit and concentrated on taking care of He Daqing at home.

As time went by, He Daqing's health gradually recovered, but he still felt dizzy from time to time. He Yuzhu took better care of his father, making nutritious meals for him every day and often took his father to the yard to bask in the sun and exercise.

On this day, a neighbor in the courtyard, Aunt Zhang, came to visit He Daqing. She was a warm-hearted person and was always concerned about the things in the courtyard. Seeing that He Daqing was in good spirits, Aunt Zhang asked, "Old He, how are you feeling recently? Are you feeling better?"

He Daqing nodded and said with a smile: "Thanks to my son's daily care, my health is much better now."

Aunt Zhang looked at He Yuzhu and praised him, "Yuzhu is such a filial child. You are so lucky to have a son like you!"

He Yuzhu smiled and said modestly: "This is what I should do. Dad has worked hard all his life. It is only natural for me to take care of him."

Aunt Zhang nodded, chatted for a few more words and then left. After she left, He Daqing looked at He Yuzhu, his eyes showing a trace of relief and emotion. He knew that his son had given up a lot for him, and he also understood that his physical condition could not drag his son down any longer.

One day, He Yuzhu was busy in the kitchen as usual, preparing dinner for his father. Suddenly, He Daqing walked into the kitchen with his hands on his chest, looking pale, and said weakly: "Yuzhu, my chest hurts so much..."

He Yuzhu was shocked and quickly supported his father, asking anxiously, "Dad, what happened to you? Do you want me to call an ambulance?"

He Daqing shook his head and said weakly: "No, help me to the bed and rest for a while."

He Yuzhu did not dare to neglect and quickly helped his father to the bed and let him lie down to rest. He sat beside the bed, holding his father's hand tightly, his eyes full of worry.

He Daqing closed his eyes and said with difficulty: "Yuzhu, I know you have done a lot for me, but I can't drag you down anymore. I...actually I have been pretending to be sick."

He Yuzhu was stunned and looked at his father in disbelief: "Dad, what did you say?"

He Daqing sighed and said slowly: "I know you have been worried about my health, so I pretended to be sick so that you can stay with me more. But I didn't expect you to give up your life and quit your job for me. Yuzhu, you can't sacrifice your life for me."

He Yuzhu's eyes were hot, and tears blurred his vision: "Dad, why are you doing this? I am willing to take care of you. This is my responsibility and my intention."

He Daqing shook his head, tears in his eyes: "Yuzhu, I just want to be with you more, but I can't selfishly take up your time and future. You are still young and have your own life and dreams. You can't give up because of me."

He Yuzhu held his father's hand tightly and said firmly: "Dad, I will not give up my life. I will find a balance. Your body also needs to be well adjusted. You can't pretend to be sick anymore. Let's face the difficulties together, okay?"

He Daqing looked at his son, his eyes full of emotion and relief. He nodded, held He Yuzhu's hand, and said, "Okay, Yuzhu, let's face the future together. Dad believes in you and will definitely live a better life."

He Daqing and He Yuzhu were silent for a moment beside the bed, as if the noise of the entire courtyard had moved away from them, leaving only the deep emotions between father and son. He Yuzhu's heart was filled with complex emotions: guilt, worry, and a hint of uncontrollable heartache. He looked at his father's slightly old face and secretly vowed to take good care of him and not let his father worry about him anymore.

A few days later, He Yuzhu decided to take He Daqing to the hospital for a comprehensive checkup. Early that morning, He Yuzhu helped his father get into a taxi. They were silent along the way, each with their own concerns. When they arrived at the hospital, He Yuzhu went to register first, and then accompanied his father to complete various examinations step by step. Although He Daqing was somewhat reluctant, he still cooperated silently when he saw his son's serious and concerned eyes.

On the day when the test results came out, He Yuzhu and He Daqing sat together in the doctor's office. The doctor was reading the test report with a frown on his face. He Yuzhu's heartbeat quickened, and he couldn't help asking, "Doctor, how is my father's health?"

The doctor raised his head, looked at He Yuzhu, then looked at He Daqing, and said slowly: "Mr. He's physical condition is not very good. He has high blood pressure and some heart problems. He needs long-term medication and regular checkups."

He Yuzhu's heart tightened after hearing this, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "Then how to treat it? Is there anything special that needs special attention?"

The doctor patiently explained and gave them some medicines and precautions. He Yuzhu remembered them carefully, fearing that he would miss any details. After leaving the hospital, He Yuzhu supported his father and walked slowly towards the taxi.

After returning home, He Yuzhu began to carefully follow the doctor's instructions to arrange his father's daily life. He gave He Daqing medicine on time every day, monitored his diet, and accompanied him to do moderate exercise. He Daqing saw this and felt both touched and guilty.

One night, He Yuzhu sat in the yard and looked up at the stars in the sky. His heart was full of thoughts about the future. His father's physical condition made him feel extremely stressed, but at the same time it also made him more determined. He knew that he had to become stronger to support the family and let his father spend his old age in peace.