Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

"He Yuzhu, let's go meet her today." Lin Xiaomu said, his eyes revealing a bit of nervousness and anticipation.

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded: "Okay, Master, I want to meet her too."

They came to a cozy little restaurant, and the lady was already waiting. She saw Lin Xiaomu and He Yuzhu and came forward with a smile: "Mr. He, He Yuzhu, hello."

He Yuzhu greeted with a smile: "Hello, I am He Yuzhu, Master often mentioned you."

After the three of them sat down, the atmosphere quickly became relaxed and pleasant. He Yuzhu found that this lady was not only gentle and considerate, but also very understanding. When she was with Master, she always made Master smile happily.

After dinner, the three of them took a walk together. As the night deepened, the lights were bright and the streets were bustling with people, full of the breath of life. Lin Xiaomu and the lady walked in front, and He Yuzhu followed behind, feeling extremely satisfied and relieved.

"He Yuzhu, how do you feel today?" Lin Xiaomu asked, turning his head with anticipation in his eyes.

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Master, I think she is very good and suitable for you."

Lin Xiaomu felt warm in his heart after hearing this. He knew that he had finally found someone to share his life with, and all this was because he had bravely faced the blind date.

Life in the courtyard went on as usual, but Lin Xiaomu's life became more fulfilling and meaningful because of the appearance of the lady. He Yuzhu saw it and felt happy for his master, but also felt a sense of responsibility. He knew that as his master's apprentice, he should help his master to smoothly get through this new journey of life.

One morning, the sun shone through the window onto the floor. He Yuzhu got up early to practice as usual. Lin Xiaomu was busy in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for the day. After practicing, He Yuzhu walked into the kitchen and saw his master sweating profusely, so he went over to help.

"Master, let me do it, you go and have a rest." He Yuzhu said considerately, taking the spatula from Lin Xiaomu's hand.

Lin Xiaomu smiled and patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder: "He Yuzhu, you are doing better and better. By the way, I plan to invite her to dinner at home tonight, please help me prepare it."

He Yuzhu's eyes flashed with joy and excitement. He knew that tonight was an important moment. The relationship between the master and the lady was developing smoothly, and tonight's dinner was undoubtedly an important meeting.

"Okay, Master, I will do my best to prepare it for you." He Yuzhu nodded and began to think about the dinner menu in his mind. He thought that he had to satisfy the master and the lady and also show the traditional food culture of Siheyuan.

Time flies, and it's afternoon in a blink of an eye. He Yuzhu and Lin Xiaomu went to the vegetable market to buy ingredients. They walked in the busy market, picking the freshest vegetables and meat, their hearts full of anticipation and excitement.

"He Yuzhu, what do you think should be the main dish for tonight?" Lin Xiaomu asked with a questioning look in his eyes.

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and replied, "Master, I think we can make a stewed chicken soup, add some stir-fried seasonal vegetables and braised pork. These dishes are both traditional and unique."

Lin Xiaomu nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, let's do as you say."

After returning to the courtyard, they began to get busy. Lin Xiaomu was stewing chicken soup in the kitchen, while He Yuzhu was responsible for preparing other dishes. The kitchen was filled with fragrance, and the whole courtyard was filled with a warm atmosphere.

In the evening, the lady arrived as promised. She was wearing a simple and elegant long dress and had a warm smile on her face. Lin Xiaomu walked up to her and said with a smile, "Welcome, please come in."

He Yuzhu also stepped forward and said respectfully, "Hello, please come in."

The three of them sat down at the dining table, and He Yuzhu brought the prepared dishes to the table one by one. The food on the table was delicious and mouth-watering. Lin Xiaomu and the lady looked at each other, and there was a warm smile in each other's eyes.

"He Yuzhu, did you cook all these dishes?" the lady asked in surprise, with admiration in her tone.

"Yes, Master also helped a lot." He Yuzhu replied with a smile, his heart full of a sense of accomplishment.

The atmosphere of the dinner was very pleasant. The three of them chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was relaxed and warm. The tacit understanding and feelings between Lin Xiaomu and the lady were further sublimated during this dinner. He Yuzhu saw the smile on the master's face and felt extremely satisfied and happy in his heart.

After dinner, He Yuzhu took the initiative to clean up the dishes, so that Lin Xiaomu and the lady could spend more time alone. He walked into the kitchen, thinking about everything that happened tonight, and felt that he had grown and gained a lot during this time.

After cleaning up the kitchen, He Yuzhu walked back to the yard and saw the master and the lady standing side by side in the moonlight, talking quietly. At that moment, he felt a deep happiness and satisfaction, knowing that everything he had done was worth it.

In the following days, He Yuzhu continued to help the master with daily affairs and support his emotional development. He found that the relationship between the master and the lady was getting deeper and deeper, and the two of them got along more naturally and tacitly.

One weekend, He Yuzhu and Lin Xiaomu went to visit the lady's family. This was an important moment, symbolizing the formal communication and mutual understanding between the two families. Although He Yuzhu was a little nervous, he was more excited and expectant.

"He Yuzhu, we have to perform well today and leave a good impression on her family." Lin Xiaomu said on the way, with a bit of nervousness and anticipation in his eyes.

"Master, don't worry, we can definitely do it." He Yuzhu answered firmly, having made sufficient preparations in his heart.

They arrived at the lady's home and were warmly welcomed. He Yuzhu found that the lady's family was very friendly and kind, and the whole meeting process was full of warmth and kindness. Lin Xiaomu and the lady's family had a good chat and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

After dinner, the lady's father suddenly asked, "Mr. He, what do you think of your future life?"

Lin Xiaomu hesitated for a moment, then replied: "I hope that my future life will be simple and happy, that I can live a peaceful life with my family and face every challenge in life together."

The lady's father nodded, looking very satisfied: "Mr. He, I can see that you are a very responsible person. I am very happy that my daughter has found someone like you."

He Yuzhu was listening at the side, feeling relieved and proud. He knew that his master's sincerity and hard work had finally been recognized and rewarded.

After the meeting, Lin Xiaomu and He Yuzhu walked home together, feeling extremely relaxed and happy. They knew that although there were still many challenges in the future, as long as they supported each other and worked hard, they would be able to usher in a better life.