Siheyuan: Me! He Yuzhu defies fate and changes destiny

I just happened to come by and say hello to you. After get off work today, bring Aunt Song and Xiaoqing over for dinner!" He Yuzhu said.

"Okay, no problem!" He Daqing agreed happily.

He Yuzhu continued:

"I won't come here to pick you up at night!"

He Daqing looked at his son and said, "Okay, go and do your thing!"

He Yuzhu nodded, thinking that he could take out some gourmet ingredients from his private area while he was at home for a few days in case of emergency.

Over the past year or so, he has collected many precious food resources from all over the country - both purchased and collected by himself. Now the variety and quantity of ingredients he has in his hands far exceed before.

After all, for He Yuzhu, who possesses a boundless domain, these are not problems.

After saying goodbye to his father, He Yuzhu left the steel plant!

Afterwards, he returned home, and suddenly an idea came to his mind. He took out some materials he had collected from the trunk of his car, thinking about entertaining his family well tonight.

As soon as he got home, He Yuzhu began to take out various materials from the trunk of his car. Seeing He Yuzhu returning with a full load, Chen Xueru couldn't help but ask, "Zhuzi, what are these?"

He Yuzhu smiled and replied, "These are the ingredients I collected from various places. I heard that everyone is coming over tonight, so I am going to prepare a sumptuous feast for everyone."

After listening to He Yuzhu's words, Chen Xueru realized that his world was much wider than she had imagined. Although she had many questions in her heart, she remained silent and just said gently: "Then you should hurry up and get ready!"

So, He Yuzhu began to get busy. These rich ingredients required careful preparation. Finally, under his careful care, all the preparations were completed smoothly, and relatives and friends arrived one after another.

Looking at the exquisite dishes on the table, He Daqing admired with envy: "Zhu Zi, you are really capable. How did you find so many rare ingredients?"

He Yuzhu smiled calmly and said, "I've been traveling outside for the past year and collected some of them along the way." In fact, the variety of ingredients he has is far beyond imagination.

He Daqing was amazed, "I'm really impressed. I've never even heard of the existence of these ingredients!" He Yuzhu was a little puzzled: "You are also a chef, have you never encountered these ingredients?" In response, He Daqing rolled his eyes and explained: "Since I became an apprentice, it has been a turbulent period. It is not easy to fill everyone's stomach. Where can I find good ingredients? My impression of them is limited to the descriptions in books."

Everyone gathered around the novel and mouth-watering ingredients, their eyes full of anticipation. At this time, He Yuzhu said, "I will start cooking now. You can take a break first, and you will be able to taste it soon." As he said that, he got busy. You should know that the ingredients selected by He Yuzhu are all top-grade, and his cooking level is as high as level eight, which is the master level.

This cooking technique is second to none in the country, and when combined with the finest ingredients, the food cooked has an aroma that can even waft ten miles away.

The surrounding residents were all attracted by the aroma, but no one could guess where the aroma came from. Even He Yuzhu himself did not expect such an effect. After all, he was only good at home cooking in the past, and now it was his first time to try cooking these high-quality ingredients.

After everything was ready, He Yuzhu laid out a sumptuous meal on the table. Seeing everyone's expectant expressions, he smiled and said, "Everyone is so eager to taste it, so let's get started!"

On the table, there were dozens of delicacies from the north and south, seafood and mountain delicacies. Faced with such a rich variety of delicacies, everyone was quietly enjoying the food. Except for the occasional sound of chopsticks hitting the plates and bowls and the sound of chewing, there was almost no sound of conversation, and even the words of praise were drowned out by the food.

He Yuzhu also started eating. He never expected that top-quality ingredients combined with master-level craftsmanship could be so delicious. This was He Yuzhu's first attempt at making top-quality ingredients.

After half an hour, everyone's dishes were empty. He Hua said with satisfaction:

“So filling and really delicious!”

Although everyone enjoyed the meal and was a little tired, they all nodded at the same time when they heard He Hua's praise, and then looked at He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu smiled and said:

“I didn’t expect it to be this good.”

Chen Xueru asked, "Have you never eaten it yourself?"

He Yuzhu replied: "These are all top-notch ingredients, extremely precious, and I can't bear to buy them myself. I used to just make them with Lao Gu in a state-owned restaurant.

This is my first time trying it, and it is indeed delicious." He Hua said expectantly:

"Dad, can we eat like this every day?"

He Yuzhu shook his head and said with a smile: "How can that be possible? These ingredients are so rare, how can they be available every day? But Dad will definitely find a way to let you try it again in the future!"

Hearing this, He Hua was not someone who would be easily brushed off. She pressed on, "So when is 'later'?"

Seeing He Yuzhu's embarrassment, everyone in the room laughed. He Yuzhu had no choice but to continue explaining:

"'Later' means when Daddy finds these precious ingredients, then I can make it for you." He Hua wrinkled her nose and asked:

"They're hard to get, aren't they?"

He Daqing next to him replied, "Of course. This is the first time I've seen someone like this at such an old age!" Hearing this, He Hua nodded:

"Oh, I see. No wonder it's so delicious. No wonder I've never eaten it before. My dad is amazing!"

Chen Xueru teased her and said, "What's so great about my dad?"

He Hua puffed out her chest and said proudly, "Is there any need to ask? My dad can find such difficult materials. Isn't that amazing?" Chen Xueru also thought it made sense and agreed:

"Indeed, your father is really amazing!" He Hua nodded proudly: "Of course, my father is invincible!" He Yuqing also added gently:

"My brother is also very capable. He cooks better than my father!"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "If you feel full, let's practice. These nutritious foods are very helpful in improving your practice!"

As everyone entered the state of cultivation, many people noticed that even He Yuqing had started practicing. However, He Daqing, Song Ziyu, Manager Gu, Tian Zehua and his wife, and Yang Zhili and his wife did not join. After the others recovered some of their strength from the cultivation, they began to gather around. He Yuzhu had already shared some of his adventures outside with several close friends.

At this time, He Yushui walked in and said:

"Brother, you didn't tell me what happened outside."

He Yuzhu glanced at him and replied, "I called almost every night. You were always busy with other things, right?" He Hua immediately said:

"No, no, my sister is always here. I've been pushed aside so many times!"

He Yushui glared at He Hua and said jokingly, "You're such a clever girl, I'm so nice to you!" Then he picked up He Hua again and patted her gently.

"Good aunt, I'm sorry. I don't mean to be mean. I just want to tell you the truth." He Hua admitted her mistake while acting coquettishly.

Seeing He Hua's cute look, He Yushui couldn't bear to be angry. He kissed her forehead gently: "That's right." Seeing that He Yushui was no longer angry, He Hua smiled happily.

He Hua's laughter brought a happy atmosphere to the people present, and everyone was immersed in this joy. Manager Gu recalled: "Once upon a time, He Yushui was as innocent as He Hua is now. Time flies, and He Yushui has grown up to be like this!" He Yushui's cheeks flushed slightly, and she replied: "It was all thanks to Uncle Gu. If it weren't for you, my brother and I would have starved long ago!"

Then, Manager Gu said to He Yushui: "Don't say that. I also made money by relying on you two brothers. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to give you this courtyard. And even if I gave you this courtyard, I didn't lose money at the time. Just think about it and you will know how outstanding your brother is."

Hearing this, He Yushui was surprised and said, "Is it true? My brother didn't stay there for many years." Manager Gu explained, "He did make a lot of money in the months after his apprenticeship. At that time, there was no strict job level division like today. Now, the first-level chef is far from the other level, but in the past, the level was promoted according to the level of cooking skills. For example, there were only a handful of people in the whole of China who could become a master chef, and your brother was not only one of them, but also the youngest one! Moreover, the ingredients at that time were far from the high quality of today. If your brother had the opportunity to use these high-quality ingredients earlier, it would definitely surprise people!"

Hearing this, He Yushui sighed, "I always thought that the cooking techniques of the old times were the best, but now it seems that it was the raw materials at that time that constrained my brother." Tian Zehua nodded in agreement, "That's right, I didn't expect that with the help of high-quality raw materials, your brother's cooking skills could reach this level." He Daqing also nodded, "Indeed, this is the best dish I have ever tasted in my life, incomparable!"

Manager Gu also agreed, "For me, this is the best food I have ever tasted, without a doubt!" At this time, He Yuzhu laughed and said, "If you keep praising me like this, I will feel proud!" Hearing He Yuzhu's humorous words, everyone present laughed heartily.

Then, He Yuzhu suggested: "If there are more high-end ingredients in the future, please remember to invite everyone to dinner again." Everyone agreed unanimously and expressed their willingness to participate, because after experiencing such a delicious experience, everyone felt that it would be an unforgettable pleasure. At the same time, everyone is also looking forward to the opportunity to relive this wonderful moment in the future.

Then, He Yuzhu asked, "By the way, how are you doing these days? Are there any worries? I just came back here, and I don't know much about what happened this year."