Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

He Yudong's colleagues also began to be influenced by him. Whenever there is lunch takeaway in the office, they will take the initiative to organize everyone to order together to avoid food waste. At the same time, He Yudong became the "foodie guide" in the office, sharing recipes on how to make wise use of leftovers.

Under his influence, a small restaurant began to launch the "Yudong Set Meal", a customized set meal prepared based on daily ingredients, aiming to reduce food waste. As a result, the restaurant's business is getting better and better, attracting more diners to come and taste this precious dining experience.

He Yudong's daily life has also become more interesting. He spent time learning about cooking and mastered more cooking skills to better handle and utilize ingredients. Every weekend, he would try new recipes and explore different flavors, which became his unique pleasure.

He also often goes to local farmers' markets, talks cordially with farmers, and buys fresh vegetables and fruits. This not only supports local agriculture, but also makes him appreciate the hard-won food even more.

He Yudong's circle of friends and social media are full of photos of him and food, but they are not wasted, but cherished. He always writes some tips under the pictures to encourage everyone to cherish every delicious meal.

One hot summer day, He Yudong decided to go to a nearby farmer's market in person. He wanted to see with his own eyes the hard-earned food. When he walked to the farmer's market, he saw a group of farmers working hard under the hot sun. Their faces were soaked with sweat and their hands were marked with dust and mud.

He Yudong walked up to a farmer and asked: "Hello, are these your agricultural products?"

The farmer looked up at He Yudong and nodded. He said with a tired but proud face: "Yes, these are the fruits of our hard work. We hope to sell them at a good price, get some money, and support our family."

He Yudong felt sincere respect. He knew that these farmers not only wanted to make a living, but also to satisfy the appetites of thousands of people in the city. Every grain and every vegetable was hard-earned.

He bought some fresh vegetables and fruits and supported these hard-working farmers. During the conversation, he learned about the hard work of farmers, who set out early every day and endured the heat, wind and rain in anticipation of a harvest season.

After returning home, He Yudong started cooking. He carefully prepared a sumptuous dinner including fresh vegetables and fruits. He understands that these ingredients represent the hard work and sweat of the farmers, and every bite should be cherished.

That night, he invited some friends over for dinner. They sat together and enjoyed the delicious food while He Yudong shared his experience at the farmer's market. Friends were also moved by his story and expressed their desire to cherish food more in the future.

As summer gradually passed, He Yudong decided to go home to visit his grandfather and help him plant rice. This thought has been lingering in his mind because he knows that food is hard to come by and growing rice is hard work. He wanted to experience that labor firsthand.

He Yudong came to his grandfather's village. This place was still peaceful and beautiful. Grandpa welcomed him warmly and took him to visit the fields. The rice ears in the fields are full and swaying in the wind, exuding a peaceful beauty.

Grandpa smiled and said: "Yudong, this is our family's tradition and has always been the result of hard work. Rice needs careful care and requires our patience and efforts."

He Yudong nodded to express understanding. In the days that followed, he and his grandfather worked on the farmland together. He bent down in the rice field, planted rice one by one, and felt the touch of the soil. The sweat mixed with the smell of earth soaked his clothes, but he felt satisfied.

Every day's work is full of challenges. He needs to learn how to manage rice fields, ensure proper irrigation of water, and how to deal with weather changes. His grandfather was his mentor, teaching him patiently and passing on the experience and skills of growing rice.

While working in the farmland, He Yudong also met other farmers in the village, listened to them share details of rural life, and learned more about the hard work of growing rice. He understood that farmers are important personnel in food production, and their efforts and sweat feed thousands of households in the city.

Time flies, the rice matures slowly, and the golden rice sways in the wind. He Yudong and his grandfather harvest rice together. Each rice plant represents their hard work and belief in cherishing food. Finally, when the harvest season comes, they harvest a bag full of rice, carrying the hope of a whole year.

After returning to the city, He Yudong still maintained his firm belief in cherishing food. He decided to educate people from another perspective and let more people understand that food is hard-won. This time, he chose to focus on the moisture loss of the ingredients.

One of his friends, Xiaomei, is a food lover and often shares food photos on social media. He Yudong found her and came to visit with some fresh fruits. Xiaomei couldn't wait to accept his invitation.

He Yudong performed a small experiment in the kitchen. He took out a crisp apple, and then a dry apple. He weighed the two on a scale and then explained: "You know, moisture is very important for ingredients. The loss of moisture will make the food lose weight and make the food less fresh."

Xiaomei opened her eyes wide and observed He Yudong's experiment with great interest. He Yudong continued to explain: "This experiment can let us understand that if we do not preserve the ingredients properly, the loss of moisture will make the food drier and lose its original deliciousness. Therefore, we must try to reduce the waste of food as much as possible, because every bite Food is hard-earned and should not be wasted."

Xiaomei nodded and said with deep feeling: "I never thought about this problem before. Every time I eat, I just enjoy it and don't take into account the preciousness of the ingredients. But your experiment made me understand that we must truly cherish every moment." A delicious meal."

He Yudong encouraged Xiaomei to share this experiment and opinions to spread the idea of ​​cherishing food. Xiaomei readily agreed and posted photos and videos of the experiment on social media, along with her thoughts on cherishing food.

Summer will be fleeting and autumn is approaching quietly. He Yudong adheres to his concept of cherishing food and continues to work hard for it. One day, he received an invitation to participate in a rural experience activity and help farmers harvest rice.

He came to a small village where golden rice fields sparkled in the sun. Farmers were busy with sickles and harvesters, harvesting bunches of golden rice. He Yudong also put on farmer's clothes, picked up a sickle, and joined the labor force.

The sun is shining brightly, sweat soaks through the clothes, and every time the sickle cuts, it is a cherishment of food. He worked closely with the farmers, learning how to harvest the rice, how to tie it into bundles, and how to dry it in the sun. The farmers taught him affectionately, and every guidance was a precious inheritance of experience.

On a hot afternoon, He Yudong stood next to the rice field, watching the golden rice shining in the sun. He couldn't help but recite the ancient poem: "It's noon on the day of hoeing, and the sweat is dripping from the soil. Who knows It’s hard work every step of the way to get the food on your plate.”

A farmer walked up to him and said with a smile: "Young man, you know how to appreciate it. This piece of rice is our livelihood and the ration of the city people. Every grain of rice is hard-won and has to go through farmers." Only by hard work can you reap the rewards."

He Yudong nodded to express his understanding. During his time in the countryside, he realized more deeply that food is hard to come by. He felt the hard work of farmers and experienced the hardship of farm work.

Although He Yudong is now an ardent advocate of cherishing food, he once engaged in wasteful behaviors that now leave a deep impression on his mind. Once, he and his friends ordered a sumptuous table of dishes at a restaurant, but failed to finish them, resulting in a lot of food being wasted. At that time, they thought this was not a problem until He Yudong gradually woke up.

One day, he recalled that wasteful experience and decided to find a solution. He built a small vegetable and food pantry at home to preserve leftover food. In this small pantry, various ingredients are neatly arranged and clearly labeled to ensure that no food is missed.

He Yudong also often tries various cooking techniques and finds creative ways to use leftover food. He learned to make delicious dumplings, fried rice, noodles and soups, making sure every leftover ingredient was put to good use. His cooking skills are getting better and better, and every meal is a delicious adventure.

Once, he invited a group of friends to his home for dinner. They gathered together and enjoyed the carefully prepared food, and He Yudong shared his philosophy of cherishing food. Friends also realized their past wasteful behavior and expressed their desire to change and stop wasting food in the future.

He Yudong's life began to undergo fundamental changes, and he discovered that his previous wasteful behavior was really inappropriate. In his memory, those wasted moments became so ridiculous. He once threw away an entire bag of cooked food because he didn't think it was fresh; he ordered large amounts of dishes at restaurants and only ate small portions. Looking back now, he felt ashamed of the waste.

So he decided to take action to convey these feelings to more people. Together with a friend, Xiao Liu, he planned a charity event aimed at raising people's awareness of the importance of food. They contacted a local restaurant and asked for a free dinner made with leftover ingredients and invited volunteers to participate.

On the day of the event, the restaurant was packed with people coming for dinner. He Yudong and Xiao Liu warmly welcomed each guest at the door, introducing the purpose of the event and the concept of cherishing food. The guests responded enthusiastically and expressed their support.