Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Wang Qiang was still a little worried, but he also knew that he should let Lou Xiao'e rest for a while. He found a glass of water and handed it to her, gently comforting her: "Auntie, drink some water and rest for a while. I will take you home later, or you can ask your family to pick you up."

Lou Xiao'e took the cup, smiled and nodded, looked at Wang Qiang gratefully and said, "Wang Qiang, you are such a good boy, always so considerate and thoughtful. I'm just a little tired, thank you."

Wang Qiang felt a little warm and satisfied when he heard this. Although he is busy on weekdays, he is always willing to help people around him because he knows that caring and helping each other is an important part of building a harmonious community.

Soon, Lou Xiao'e's expression gradually eased, and her dizziness symptoms also eased a little. Wang Qiang continued to accompany her until he was sure that she was stable enough to go home and rest.

On the way to send Lou Xiao'e home, Wang Qiang was still thinking about her situation. He decided to visit her again tomorrow morning to confirm whether her physical condition had improved.

Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu decided to try to make some creative dishes using the fresh potatoes Wang Qiang bought. After returning to the restaurant, they washed the potatoes together and prepared other ingredients and seasonings needed for cooking.

He Yuzhu smiled and said to Wang Qiang, "Brother Wang, we can try to make something new with potatoes. For example, mashed potato balls with yogurt dip, or fried potato cakes with homemade chili sauce, how about that?"

Wang Qiang nodded. He liked that He Yuzhu always gave new ideas and suggestions. The two started working together. Wang Qiang focused on cutting potatoes while He Yuzhu prepared various seasonings.

While cooking, Wang Qiang's thoughts drifted to Lou Xiao'e from time to time. He was still a little worried about her condition and hoped to see her in better condition tomorrow. Wang Qiang is not a doctor, but he thinks it is important to care about the health of people around him, especially those who have intersections with him.

He Yuzhu noticed that Wang Qiang's thoughts were wandering, and asked with concern: "Brother Wang, what's wrong with you? Are you worried about what happened to Lou Xiao'e last night?"

Wang Qiang was slightly startled, then nodded: "Yes, I have been thinking about her since I sent her home last night. She is usually in good spirits, and this happened suddenly. I am a little worried about her health."

He Yuzhu put down the seasoning in his hand and said seriously: "Brother Wang, I think you are right. It is important to care about the health of those around you, especially for those who are older. It is good that you pay attention to her condition."

Wang Qiang was deeply moved after hearing these words. He Yuzhu was not only his partner, but also his good friend, who could understand his worries and feelings. This tacit understanding and support made him feel warm and supported in this strange city.

As they talked, they processed potatoes into various dishes. From fried potato cakes to mashed potato balls to spicy baked potato chips, each dish showed Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu's creativity and cooking skills.

At dinner, they put these new dishes on the table, tasted them together, and evaluated each other. Wang Qiang felt that He Yuzhu's suggestions really added a lot of freshness and creativity, and their cooperation was successful again.

Wang Qiang woke up the next morning, full of energy and ready to start a new day. He decided to go to the market to buy some fresh fruits, especially his favorite pears, and wanted to try to make some desserts or juices with them.

Walking on the familiar market street, Wang Qiang smelled the aroma of various ingredients in the air and felt happy. The market was bustling with people, and the stalls were filled with all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables, which dazzled him, but he quickly found the pear stall he wanted.

He picked a few pears that looked big and sweet, and chatted with the stall owner to confirm the freshness and origin of the pears. After paying for the goods, Wang Qiang was satisfied and took the shopping bag and prepared to return to the restaurant.

After returning to the restaurant, he sorted the pears and placed them in the fruit basket. At this time, He Yuzhu came over and saw the pears in Wang Qiang's hand. He asked curiously: "Brother Wang, what are you going to do with the pears? Are you going to try a new dessert?"

Wang Qiang smiled and nodded. "Yes, I thought of making some new desserts or juices with pears last night to see if we can add some freshness and characteristics to our menu. Do you have any suggestions?"

He Yuzhu thought for a moment, then said, "Brother Wang, we can try making pear tarts, or use pears to make a cold juice, add a little honey and lemon juice, it will definitely be very refreshing."

Wang Qiang was inspired by these suggestions. They decided to try making pear tarts to see how they turned out. So Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu worked together to prepare the ingredients and started cooking a new dessert.

During the cooking process, Wang Qiang was in a good mood and enjoyed exploring new dishes with He Yuzhu. Every creation was a challenge and improvement to his cooking skills, and also a profound experience of his love for cooking.

After some hard work, they finally finished an exquisite pear tart. Wang Qiang took out the freshly baked tart crust, gently placed the pear slices on it, poured a layer of sweet juice sauce on it, and garnished it with a few fresh mint leaves.

After finishing, Wang Qiang brought the pear tower to He Yuzhu and said with a smile: "Come, let's try this new idea."

He Yuzhu took a bite, closed his eyes slightly, enjoyed the sweetness in his mouth, nodded with satisfaction and said: "Brother Wang, this pear tart is great! As expected, your creativity always surprises people."

Wang Qiang also felt satisfied and happy when he saw He Yuzhu's smile. Their cooperation was not only to create delicious food, but also to constantly discover and share each other's passion and talent.

Day after day, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu worked in the restaurant as usual, constantly innovating and exploring. Because of this passion and dedication, their small restaurant gradually became a popular local food landmark.

Wang Qiang felt a headache in the following days. At first, he didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it might be caused by work stress or recent climate changes. However, as time went on, the headache did not subside, but became more frequent and severe.

This made Wang Qiang a little worried. Although he tried hard to hide his discomfort, He Yuzhu still noticed his abnormality. One night, when they were finishing up the restaurant, He Yuzhu asked with concern: "Brother Wang, why do you keep touching your head recently? Are you feeling unwell?"