Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind

In the busy city of Beijing, He Yuzhu is busy preparing lunch for the workers in the canteen of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. He is an ordinary chef, but he has won everyone's respect with his good cooking skills and optimistic attitude towards life. Today, he has some expectations in his heart because he has a special appointment.

A few days ago, He Yuzhu met Lou Xiao'e by chance. She is the daughter of a well-known local entrepreneur, Chairman Lou, who is beautiful, smart, and has a different temperament from ordinary people. The two met unexpectedly at a community event, had a pleasant conversation, and agreed to meet again at the steel rolling mill.

The afternoon sun filled the cafeteria, and He Yuzhu's busy figure looked particularly tall in the light and shadow. At this moment, Lou Xiao'e appeared at the entrance of the cafeteria. She was wearing a light blue dress, elegant and lively.

When He Yuzhu saw Lou Xiao'e, a warm feeling surged in his heart. He put down the spoon in his hand and greeted her with a smile. "Miss Lou, I didn't expect you to come. Welcome to the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill."

Lou Xiao'e smiled slightly, with a hint of mischief in her eyes, "Mr. He, I said I would come, don't you remember our agreement?"

The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. He Yuzhu took Lou Xiao'e to visit the steel mill and introduced the workers' daily work and the canteen he was in charge of. Lou Xiao'e listened with great interest, and she was full of curiosity about everything here.

After the visit, He Yuzhu invited Lou Xiaoe to taste his specialty. In a corner of the cafeteria, the two ate and chatted, talking about everything from work to life, from ideals to the future. He Yuzhu's sincerity and talent impressed Lou Xiaoe, and Lou Xiaoe's insights and wisdom also made He Yuzhu admire her.

As time went by, the relationship between the two of them quietly warmed up. He Yuzhu discovered that Lou Xiao'e was not as high and mighty as he had initially imagined. She had her own pursuits and dreams. Lou Xiao'e also felt the tenacity and enthusiasm in He Yuzhu, which she rarely saw in others.

Just as the two were immersed in a pleasant conversation, Chairman Lou's secretary suddenly appeared and informed Lou Xiao'e that there was an urgent matter to deal with. Lou Xiao'e said goodbye to He Yuzhu reluctantly, but her eyes were full of expectation, "Mr. He, it was a pleasure to meet you today. I hope we can meet again soon."

He Yuzhu looked at Lou Xiao'e's departing back, his heart filled with sweetness and hope. He knew that although the two people's worlds were very different, their hearts had resonated. In this steel rolling mill full of steel, the story of He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e has just begun.

In the canteen of the steel mill, He Yuzhu was still busy. Since the last pleasant meeting with Lou Xiao'e, he had more expectations in his heart. He knew that he was far away from Lou Xiao'e's world, but he could not suppress the quietly growing emotions in his heart.

On this day, He Yuzhu was preparing a special dish - braised pork in brown sauce. This dish is delicious and tasty, and is his specialty. Just as he was concentrating on the meat in the pot, Lou Xiaoe appeared at the entrance of the canteen again.

Lou Xiao'e walked into the cafeteria with a smile. She was wearing a simple white shirt and dark jeans today, looking both capable and friendly.

"Mr. He, your cooking skills are well-deserved." Lou Xiao'e exclaimed, her eyes falling on the pot of braised pork.

He Yuzhu looked up and saw Lou Xiaoe, with a surprised smile on his face, "Miss Lou, you're here. Please take a seat and try my specialty."

Lou Xiao'e walked to the dining table and sat down. He Yuzhu quickly served a plate of braised pork and placed it in front of her.

"Please enjoy your meal. I hope you'll like it." He Yuzhu said as he sat down opposite Lou Xiaoe.

Lou Xiao'e picked up a piece of braised pork, blew on it gently, and then put it into her mouth. The meat was fragrant and not greasy, and her eyes lit up immediately.

"It's so delicious, Mr. He. Your cooking skills are admirable." Lou Xiao'e praised highly.

He Yuzhu felt a warm current in his heart after hearing this, "Miss Lou, thank you for your praise. It is my honor to be appreciated by you."

The two chatted while eating, and the topic extended from food to all aspects of life. Lou Xiao'e talked about her love for art, and He Yuzhu shared his little anecdotes in the kitchen.

"Mr. He, do you have any hobbies besides work?" Lou Xiao'e asked curiously.

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and said with a smile: "I like fishing. On weekends, I will go to the riverside in the suburbs and enjoy the tranquility."

Lou Xiao'e's eyes flashed with envy, "That must be very comfortable. I am usually busy with work and rarely have such an opportunity."

He Yuzhu encouraged: "Ms. Lou, you should also take some time to relax. Life is not just about work. There are many wonderful things waiting for us to discover."

Lou Xiao'e nodded. She felt He Yuzhu's love for life and positive attitude, which made her have a deeper impression of He Yuzhu.

Just as the two were happily chatting, a figure appeared at the entrance of the cafeteria. It was Chairman Lou's secretary. He politely interrupted the conversation between the two and said, "Ms. Lou, the chairman wants to discuss something important with you."

Lou Xiao'e glanced at He Yuzhu and stood up reluctantly, "Mr. He, it seems that our conversation today will be interrupted again."

He Yuzhu smiled and responded: "It's okay, Miss Lou. I believe that as long as we are destined, we will always have a chance to continue."

Lou Xiao'e nodded slightly and left the cafeteria with a hint of reluctance. He Yuzhu watched her leave, secretly looking forward to their next encounter.

He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e's relationship quietly grew in the canteen of the steel rolling mill. However, Lou Xiao'e's father, Chairman Lou, secretly set up obstacles in an attempt to obstruct this budding emotion.

One evening, Lou Xiao'e came to the cafeteria again, with a hint of worry in her eyes. He Yuzhu saw it and couldn't help but have doubts in his mind.

He Yuzhu: "Ms. Lou, you seem to be a little worried today. Is there something bothering you at work?"

Lou Xiao'e hesitated for a moment, then sighed softly: "Yuzhu, actually...actually it's my father, he doesn't seem to approve of us meeting."

He Yuzhu was slightly stunned. He had already anticipated that Chairman Lou might not support their relationship, but when he heard Lou Xiao'e say it herself, he still felt a little disappointed.

He Yuzhu: "I understand your father's concerns. After all, our worlds are very different. But I believe that as long as we treat each other sincerely, one day we will be able to gain his understanding."

Lou Xiao'e's eyes flashed with determination: "I believe it too. Yuzhu, I don't want to give up our relationship because of external pressure."

He Yuzhu gently held Lou Xiao'e's hand and comforted her: "Xiao'e, no matter what the future holds, I will always be by your side."

Lou Xiao'e felt the warmth in He Yuzhu's hands, and her heart was filled with strength: "Thank you, Yuzhu. With you by my side, I am not afraid of anything."

The conversation between the two was full of uncertainty about the future, but also a firm belief in each other. However, they did not know that Chairman Lou had already begun to take actions to try to cut off the connection between the two.

A few days later, He Yuzhu found himself encountering various difficulties at work. There were problems with the canteen's supply, and some suppliers who had been cooperating well suddenly stopped cooperating. He Yuzhu was confused, and he didn't know whether all this was related to Chairman Lou.

He Yuzhu found Lou Xiaoe, and the two had a private conversation in a corner of the cafeteria.

He Yuzhu: "Xiao'e, I have encountered some problems at work recently, and I suspect it may be your father behind this..."

Lou Xiao'e interrupted him: "Yuzhu, my father does have some tricks, but I believe in your ability. If we face it together, we will definitely be able to solve it."

He Yuzhu: "Xiao'e, I don't want you to have conflicts with your father because of me."

Lou Xiao'e said firmly: "Yuzhu, this is my choice. I love you, and I am willing to face all difficulties with you."

The conversation between the two revealed deep affection and mutual support. Although Chairman Lou's obstruction caused them trouble, it failed to shake their determination. On the contrary, these obstacles made their relationship stronger, and their love blossomed even more brilliantly in adversity.

He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e's conversation was conducted in a low voice in the corner of the cafeteria, and both of them had a flash of determination and hope for the future in their eyes. Although the shadow of Chairman Lou loomed over their relationship, their hearts were more closely connected because of the common challenges.

He Yuzhu: "Xiao'e, I know your father's concerns. He hopes that you can have a stable and secure future. I'm just an ordinary chef. I'm worried that I can't give you the kind of life he expects."

Lou Xiao'e held He Yuzhu's hand tightly, her eyes full of affection: "Yuzhu, I don't need a luxurious life, what I need is someone who understands me and loves me. And you are that person."

He Yuzhu was deeply touched by Lou Xiao'e's words. He knew that no matter how Chairman Lou tried to stop him, he could not give up Lou Xiao'e. He wanted to prove with his actions that he could bring happiness to Lou Xiao'e.

He Yuzhu: "Xiao'e, I will work hard, not only for you, but also for our common future."

Lou Xiao'e smiled and nodded: "I believe in you, Yuzhu. If we work together, there is nothing we can't overcome."

However, just as the two were encouraging each other, the door of the cafeteria was pushed open again, and an uninvited guest walked in. It was Chairman Lou's secretary, and his arrival gave He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e a sense of foreboding.

Secretary: "Ms. Lou, the chairman wants to see you urgently. Please come back with me immediately."

Lou Xiao'e stood up, her eyes revealing a hint of determination: "I understand, I'll go right away."

He Yuzhu also stood up and said to his secretary, "Please tell Chairman Lou that I will visit him at an appropriate time to discuss the matter between Miss Lou and me."

The secretary looked at He Yuzhu coldly, did not respond, and turned away. Lou Xiaoe turned to He Yuzhu and said, "Yuzhu, don't be discouraged by my father's attitude. I will have a good talk with him and make him understand us."

He Yuzhu nodded: "I will, Xiao'e. You should also be careful not to conflict with your father."

Lou Xiao'e gently hugged He Yuzhu and then left in a hurry. He Yuzhu stood there, watching Lou Xiao'e's back disappear outside the door, his heart filled with complicated emotions.

In the next few days, He Yuzhu encountered more difficulties at work. There was a serious problem with the supply of food in the canteen. Some commonly used ingredients were suddenly out of stock, and new suppliers were not in place for a long time. He Yuzhu knew that this must be Chairman Lou's trick, but he was not discouraged. Instead, he worked harder to find a solution.

He began to go to the market to select ingredients in person, establish connections with small vendors, and even use his rest time to help the canteen solve problems. His efforts paid off, and the canteen's operations gradually returned to normal.

At the same time, Lou Xiao'e was also engaged in a psychological battle with her father. She tried to make her father understand her feelings for He Yuzhu, but Chairman Lou's attitude was extremely firm.

Lou Xiao'e: "Dad, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I need to fight for my own happiness. He Yuzhu is a good man. He has given me a sense of security and happiness that I have never had before."

Chairman Lou was silent for a while, then said: "Xiao'e, you are too young to understand the complexity of this world. I hope you can find someone who can give you a better life."

Lou Xiaoe: "Dad, material things are not everything. I believe in He Yuzhu. He has the ability to make me happy."

Chairman Lou looked at his daughter's determined eyes. Although he was unhappy, he knew that he could not easily change his daughter's mind. He decided to take more covert measures to stop this relationship.

The relationship between He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e continues to move forward amidst hidden obstacles. Their love is tested and becomes stronger in adversity. They believe that as long as they love each other, nothing can stop them from moving towards happiness.