Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

The next day, the restaurant was open as usual, but everything had changed quietly.

Feedback from diners changed from rave reviews to complaints, with some even going directly to the boss to complain that the dishes tasted weird and were difficult to swallow.

Suddenly, the restaurant's reputation was at stake.

Fade Chen stood in the middle of the kitchen, looking at the plates of returned dishes in front of him, his face terribly gloomy.

He tried again and again to recall every detail of the cooking process, but he couldn't figure out where the problem lay.

Ma Hua, standing aside, felt a little happy about the initial success of the plan, but also a little guilty about what happened to Chen Fei.

But he knew that he had embarked on a path of no return and could not turn back.

At this moment, Sha Zhu quietly walked to Ma Hua and said softly:

"See, this is the taste of power. Now, it's our turn. However, if you really want to become a chef, these alone are not enough. You must have real skills. Don't worry, I will teach you all my cooking skills."

Ma Hua looked at Sha Zhu and knew that this would be an important turning point in his life, and whether it was good or bad, he had to face it bravely.

Inside the time-honored "Wei Man Tian Xia" restaurant, steam curls around the air and aroma fills the air. This is a food paradise that countless diners flock to.

Sha Zhu did not sink into despair because of this, but secretly laid out a big chess game.

His eyes fell on Ma Hua, a young apprentice who was diligent, studious and passionate about cooking.

Ma Hua, a simple boy from the countryside, admires Sha Zhu's cooking skills very much and always dreams of being able to take charge of his own cooking one day.

The next evening, after the restaurant closed, only Sha Zhu and Ma Hua were left in the kitchen.

Under the dim light, Sha Zhu spoke slowly, his voice deep and magnetic: "Ma Hua, have you ever thought that one day you could stand in my position and become the new head chef of 'Taste the World'?"

When Ma Hua heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by incredible ecstasy.

"Master, I...can I really do this?" His voice trembled slightly, as if he was afraid that this was just an unattainable dream.

"Of course, but you have to do something for me." He deliberately kept the question in suspense, causing Ma Hua to ask more eagerly.

"Master, just give me your instructions. I am willing to do it no matter how difficult it is!" Ma Hua said firmly.

Sha Zhu nodded with satisfaction and began to plan his plan carefully.

He did not reveal the whole story, but only revealed a clue that was enough to make Ma Hua excited - a secret that would allow him to greatly improve his skills in a short period of time and even have a chance to challenge the current chef.

"Remember, Ma Hua, this is not only for yourself, but also for our common dream, to make the 'Wei Man Tian Xia' brand shine in Beijing again." Sha Zhu's words were full of incitement, which made Ma Hua's blood boil, as if he had already seen his glorious future as the head chef.

After a secret conversation, Ma Hua gratefully promised that if he could succeed in the future, he would never forget Sha Zhu's support.

Sha Zhu patted his shoulder in a pretentious manner and said with a smile: "Go, kid, you still have a long way to go, but remember, every step must be taken firmly."

Looking at Ma Hua's hopeful back, Sha Zhu knew that this game had just begun, and he had already laid a tight net, waiting for the right time to take back everything that belonged to him in one fell swoop.

As the night deepened, everything outside the restaurant was silent, but Sha Zhu's heart was like a turbulent sea. A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said to himself: "The position of head chef is still mine after all."

At this moment, Sha Zhu was whispering to Ma Hua triumphantly, with a cunning gleam in his eyes.

"Ma Hua, just wait and see. I, Sha Zhu, have plenty of ways to make that kid Chen Fei fall from the throne of chef." Sha Zhu lowered his voice and sneered, as if he had already foreseen the fruits of victory.

However, the wheel of fate always turns unexpectedly.

Not long after, a transfer order poured cold water on Sha Zhu's pride.

He was demoted to the workshop and his salary was cut sharply, as if he had fallen from the clouds to dust overnight.

On the way home, Sha Zhu's steps were heavy, but the moment he stepped into the house, the warmth of his family was like a spring breeze, which made his mood inexplicably better.

On the other side, Fade Chen finished his work for the day and left the cafeteria earlier than usual.

He walked briskly, but was thinking about another important thing in his mind.

He walked through the bustling streets and came to the textile factory where Yu Li worked, waiting for the figure that made his heart beat.

Yu Li, the flower of the factory, is gentle and beautiful, and is the white moonlight in Chen Fei's heart.

When she walked out of the factory gate and saw Chen Fei, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"Why are you here? Didn't you say you were busy recently?"

Chen Fei greeted him with a smile, "No matter how busy I am, I have to come to see you. Besides, I have good news to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Yu Li raised her head curiously, waiting for what would happen next.

Fade Chen took a deep breath and said slowly: "I have become the head chef of the cafeteria, and my salary has increased to 75 yuan."

This sentence was like thunder from a clear sky, making Yu Li cover her mouth in surprise.

She stared at Chen Fei with wide eyes, in disbelief, as if she was looking at a stranger.

"Is this... is this true? Fade Chen, you are so amazing!"

Chen Fei smiled and nodded. Yu Li couldn't help but be attracted by his confidence and composure.

She held Chen Fei's hand, and the two walked side by side on the path under the setting sun, chatting about each other's dreams and future. Time seemed to stand still at this moment.

More than an hour of getting along made the relationship between the two people closer.

Yu Li's eyes were filled with admiration and love for Chen Fei, while Chen Fei's heart was filled with unprecedented satisfaction and happiness.

All this is not accidental, but the result of my unremitting efforts.

As the night deepened, the two said goodbye reluctantly.

Chen Fei turned and left, but he had already made a secret promise in his heart: no matter how difficult the road ahead would be, he would protect this hard-earned happiness and make Yu Li the most beautiful scenery in his life.

The street lights are dim, casting mottled light and shadows.

Chen Fei quickened his pace, secretly thanking himself for finishing his work early today, just to avoid the unknown dangers that might lurk in the night.

After passing through one narrow alley after another, we finally returned to the familiar and warm courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, the lights are sparse, but there is a sense of homely warmth.

Chen Fei gently pushed open the gate, fearing to disturb the tranquility.

Just as he was about to turn around and go into the house, a loud noise came from not far away, breaking the tranquility of the night.

I saw Xu Damao returning from outside, exhausted, holding a projector in his hand, his face filled with the freshness he brought back from the countryside.

"Hey, Chen Fei, have you heard? I encountered a lot of interesting things during this trip to the countryside to screen films!" Xu Damao's voice was full of excitement, as if he wanted to tell Chen Fei everything he had seen and heard along the way.

Chen Fei smiled and nodded as a response, but his mind was already drifting elsewhere.

The courtyard is destined not to be peaceful tonight.

Sure enough, not long after, Sha Zhu's sister He Yushui also stepped into the yard, carrying a bag on her shoulders, her face full of fatigue from the journey.

She had planned to stay at her brother's house for a few days, but she never expected to be greeted by a cold stove and an empty dining table.