Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

The next day, Shi Xiaona devoted herself to her work. She worked hard and constantly improved herself, hoping to bring more value to the company. With her efforts, the company's projects made greater progress, and Shi Xiaona was recognized by her leaders and colleagues.

At the same time, Shi Xiaona also cared about Fu Heyi's physical condition. After get off work every day, she would visit Fu Heyi at home and accompany her every day during her pregnancy.

During this time, Shi Xiaona and Fu Heyi's friendship became even deeper. They supported each other, faced difficulties and challenges in life together, and became each other's strongest backing.

As time went by, Fu Heyi's child gradually grew up. With the help of Shi Xiaona, Fu Heyi successfully passed the pregnancy period and welcomed a healthy and lovely baby.

Whenever the first rays of sunlight shine through the window in the morning, He Daqing always gets up on time, puts on a Chinese cotton gown, and starts his busy day. In the yard, birds sing happily on the branches, and dewdrops sparkle on the petals. He Daqing pushes open the carved wooden door, faces the cool morning breeze, takes a deep breath, and feels a tranquility from the ancient times.

He Daqing's antique shop is not big, but it has a unique atmosphere. The shop displays various rare antiques, including bronzes, porcelains, calligraphy and paintings, jades, etc., each of which exudes a heavy historical atmosphere. He Daqing has a pair of discerning eyes and can identify the authenticity of complex antiques. His vision and reputation are well-known in the circle, so there is an endless stream of customers coming to his shop to hunt for treasures.

On this day, the weather was fine, and He Daqing was taking care of antiques in the store as usual, chatting with customers from time to time. He suddenly noticed a young woman walking into the store. The woman was about 20 years old, wearing a simple and elegant cheongsam, with beautiful eyebrows and eyes, but a bit of melancholy in her expression. He Daqing's heart moved slightly, put down the work in his hands, and greeted her.

"Miss, do you need any help?" He Daqing asked gently.

The woman looked up at him and whispered, "I want to find an ancient artifact that can ward off evil spirits."

He Daqing smiled slightly, thinking to himself that the woman's words and actions were obviously unusual. Based on his experience, he could feel that there seemed to be some unknown story behind her. He led the woman to an old wooden cabinet, took out a jade pendant from it, looked at it carefully, and said, "This is a jade pendant from the Han Dynasty. After a hundred years, it has condensed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and has the effect of warding off evil spirits."

The woman took the jade pendant and stroked it gently, with a gleam in her eyes. She hesitated for a moment and asked, "How much is this jade pendant?"

He Daqing smiled calmly and replied, "The girl likes it, the price is negotiable."

The woman nodded, took out a stack of banknotes from her bag and handed it to He Daqing. He took the money and found that the woman's fingers were trembling slightly. He became more suspicious, but did not say much. The woman put away the jade pendant, bowed deeply to He Daqing, thanked him and left in a hurry.

He Daqing looked at her from behind, and felt a trace of pity in his heart. His intuition told him that the woman must have encountered some difficulties. Sure enough, a few days later, one afternoon, the woman appeared in his shop again. This time, her face was pale, and her eyes were bloodshot, obviously she had not slept for several nights.

"Mr. He," the woman said in a hoarse and anxious voice, "I need your help."

He Daqing asked her to sit down and gave her a cup of hot tea. The woman held the cup and couldn't help but burst into tears. She slowly opened her mouth and told He Daqing about her experience.

It turned out that the woman's name was Lin Yuqing, a recent college graduate. Her parents died early, and she was the only one left in the family. A few months ago, she inherited an old house in her hometown. Although the house was dilapidated, it was a legacy passed down from her ancestors. But since she moved in, she had nightmares every night, and strange things happened frequently at home: there were always inexplicable footsteps in the middle of the night, furniture moved for no reason, and strange images were often reflected in the mirror. She sought medical treatment everywhere, but to no avail. Finally, she came to He Daqing's antique shop after hearing someone introduce her, hoping to find a solution.

After listening to Lin Yuqing's story, He Daqing pondered for a moment and had an idea in mind. He stood up and took out an old bronze mirror from the store and handed it to Lin Yuqing: "This bronze mirror is from the previous dynasty. It can illuminate people's souls and ward off evil spirits. Take it back and hang it in your bedroom. It may be helpful."

Lin Yuqing was filled with gratitude, took the bronze mirror, and thanked him repeatedly. She left the antique shop with hope. He Daqing looked at her back and prayed in his heart that the bronze mirror could help her get rid of her troubles.

A few days later, Lin Yuqing came to the antique shop again, and this time she finally showed a relaxed smile on her face. She told He Daqing that since she hung up the bronze mirror, the strange things really disappeared and the nightmares no longer entangled her. She sincerely thanked He Daqing for his help and offered to pay more money, but was politely rejected by He Daqing.

Lin Yuqing was grateful to He Daqing and often came to the antique shop to help run the business. As time went by, a tacit understanding and trust gradually built up between the two. He Daqing discovered that Lin Yuqing was not only smart, but also had a natural sensitivity and discernment for antiques. Under He Daqing's careful guidance, she gradually mastered some antique appreciation skills and became a capable assistant in the shop.

In the courtyard, the days passed by, and the ancient locust tree in the courtyard was still lush and green, witnessing every bit of this ancient house. He Daqing and Lin Yuqing's life became more fulfilling. They faced the ups and downs of life together and shared joys and sorrows together. With their joint efforts, the antique shop's business was getting better and better, and the courtyard gradually regained its former vitality.

One summer afternoon, He Daqing was pruning flowers and trees in the yard when Lin Yuqing suddenly came over, looking a little uneasy. She handed He Daqing a letter. There was no signature on the envelope, only an ancient seal. He Daqing opened the envelope and found a yellowed note with a few lines of elegant small characters on it: "I want to seek an explanation for a grudge many years ago."

He Daqing frowned slightly, and suddenly a bad feeling came over him. He carefully examined the seal and found that it was a familiar family symbol. This family had some disputes with his family decades ago. In order to protect a family heirloom, his father had a fierce dispute with the other party, which eventually led to the destruction of the other party's family. This incident has always been a pain in He Daqing's heart, and he didn't expect it to come back again many years later.

"I'm fine, I've just been trapped here for several days." Shi Xiaojun said, panting.

Yang Shumao frowned and asked, "Who did it? Li Wenqing?"

Shi Xiaojun nodded. "It was him. He lied to me that he had a batch of antiques and asked me to come here to trade. He ended up tying me up. He said he wanted to use me to threaten you."

He Daqing said angrily: "This Li Wenqing is simply lawless! We must bring him to justice."

Zhao Yajing also said angrily: "Yes, we can't let him continue to get away with it!"

They helped Shi Xiaojun up and prepared to take him away. At this moment, footsteps were heard at the door, and Li Wenqing walked in with a few people, with a cunning smile on his face.

"He Daqing, I didn't expect you to find this place so quickly." Li Wenqing sneered.

He Daqing said without showing any weakness: "Li Wenqing, your conspiracy has been exposed. Put down your weapons and surrender immediately!"

Li Wenqing laughed loudly: "Surrender? Do you think I will let you go so easily? Brothers, go!"

Several men rushed forward, and He Daqing and others quickly defended themselves. Yang Shumao was agile and quickly subdued two men. Zhao Yajing was not to be outdone, and she kicked away a man who tried to approach.

In the melee, He Daqing found the right time and rushed towards Li Wenqing. He grabbed Li Wenqing by the collar and said angrily: "Li Wenqing, you are done!"

Li Wenqing struggled and tried to resist, but under He Daqing's powerful momentum, he seemed powerless to struggle. In the end, Li Wenqing was subdued and several of his men surrendered.

The police quickly arrived at the scene and arrested Li Wenqing and his men one by one. The matter finally came to an end, Shi Xiaojun was saved, and the crisis of the antique shop was resolved.

Back at the courtyard, He Daqing and his friends sat in the yard, finally feeling relaxed. Shi Xiaona brought a pot of hot tea and poured it for everyone.

"Brother Daqing, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what would have happened." Shi Xiaojun said gratefully.

He Daqing smiled and said, "Xiaojun, we are brothers. We should shoulder everything together. You must be more careful in the future and don't trust others easily."

Yang Shumao also nodded and said, "Yes, Xiaojun, this is a lesson. We must be more cautious in the future."

Zhao Yajing smiled and said, "However, it's a good thing we arrived in time, otherwise you would be in danger this time."

Shi Xiaojun said with emotion: "Yes, after this incident, I really understand the importance of friends and family. Thank you, I will definitely remember this lesson."

As the night deepened, the lights of the courtyard shone on everyone's face, reflecting a warm feeling. He Daqing was filled with emotion. He knew that the future of the antique shop was still full of challenges, but as long as these partners were there, all difficulties could be overcome.

In the following days, the antique shop's business continued to be prosperous, and He Daqing and others paid more attention to the source and identification of antiques, ensuring that every antique was a treasure that had been strictly screened. The reputation of the Siheyuan was getting better and better, not only attracting more customers, but also winning respect in the industry.

He Daqing stood at the door of the store, looking at the bustling crowd, his heart filled with satisfaction and joy. He knew that this was just the beginning, and there would be more challenges and opportunities waiting for them in the future.

"Everyone, come on, our antique shop will get better and better!" He Daqing said loudly.