Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

He Daqing and Lin Yuqing turned around at the same time, and saw an old man in plain clothes walking out of the shadows, staggering but with bright eyes. The old man slowly walked to the middle-aged man and patted him on the shoulder: "Xiao An, don't jump to conclusions, let him finish what he is saying."

The middle-aged man frowned, as if he was afraid of the old man's words, and stopped talking. He Daqing nodded to the old man to express his gratitude. He knew that this old man had a very important position in the other family.

"Old sir, I am willing to take out the most precious antique in our family as a token of my sincerity. That antique is extremely important to my family, but I am willing to give it up to resolve this hatred."

He Daqing nodded firmly: "Yes." As soon as he finished speaking, he took out a small brocade box from his arms. The brocade box was black and exuded a faint luster. It was obviously not an ordinary item. When the old man saw the brocade box, a trace of surprise and relief flashed in his eyes, and he nodded slightly: "It is indeed the treasure of the He family."

The middle-aged man was indignant, but seeing the old man's expression, he barely suppressed his anger and asked coldly: "Can this thing offset the suffering of our family?"

He Daqing opened the brocade box, and inside was a crystal clear jade pendant, with exquisite carvings and flowing light, which seemed to penetrate people's souls. He said softly: "This jade pendant is a legacy of several generations of our family. It has the effect of warding off evil spirits. It is not only a symbol of our family, but also something my father risked his life to protect. I am willing to give it to you as compensation from my family to your family."

The old man stared at the jade pendant with a complicated look in his eyes: "You are indeed sincere. Xiao An, what do you think?"

The middle-aged man was silent for a moment, and finally sighed heavily: "Since the ancestor has spoken, I will not say anything more. But if this jade pendant is not authentic at all, I will definitely not let it go."

He Daqing breathed a sigh of relief and handed the brocade box to the old man: "Please accept it. I hope this jade pendant can bring some comfort."

The old man took the brocade box and placed it solemnly in his arms: "He family boy, we have seen your sincerity. I hope this matter can end here, and there will be no more disputes between the two families in the future."

He Daqing bowed deeply: "Thank you for your understanding. If you need us, the He family is willing to serve at any time."

Lin Yuqing watched all this silently, feeling deeply moved. She knew that this jade pendant was not only the family treasure for He Daqing, but also a token that his father had risked his life to protect. Now that he was willing to give it up, it was enough to prove his determination and sincerity.

After resolving the family feud, He Daqing and Lin Yuqing left the old house. On the way, the two said nothing, each immersed in their own thoughts. After returning to the courtyard, He Daqing sat silently on the stone bench in the courtyard, staring at the sky in a daze. Lin Yuqing walked over gently and handed him a cup of tea: "Brother Daqing, are you okay?"

He Daqing took the teacup, took a sip, and said with a wry smile: "It's okay, I just feel a little sad. My father paid so much for this jade pendant, but now I give it up so easily."

Lin Yuqing said softly: "Brother Daqing, you have done a good job. This is the best way to resolve grievances. Although the jade pendant is precious, the human heart is more important."

He Daqing nodded and looked at her gratefully: "Thank you, Yuqing. If you were not there to support me, I would have found it difficult to make this decision."

Lin Yuqing smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes: "We are friends, we should support each other."

A few days later, He Daqing received an invitation to Jia Xiaoying's wedding. He Daqing's heart trembled. Jia Xiaoying was his former lover. They had a good time together, but eventually broke up for various reasons. Now, she is about to marry Niu Tinggui, a young man who runs an antique business like He Daqing.

On the wedding day, He Daqing dressed up and came to the wedding scene. He saw Jia Xiaoying wearing a white wedding dress with a happy smile on her face, and Niu Tinggui standing beside her with a happy face. They walked into the wedding hall hand in hand.

He Daqing stood in the crowd, watching all this silently, with mixed feelings in his heart. He recalled every bit of his time with Jia Xiaoying, and those sweet moments seemed to be right in front of him. However, now she has become someone else's bride.

After the wedding, He Daqing quietly left the scene, walked to the parking lot, and got into the car. He leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, and felt a deep sense of loneliness and loss. Outside the car window, the sun shone through the leaves into the car, and the mottled light and shadow danced on his face, as if telling the ruthlessness of time.

He Daqing sighed softly and said silently in his heart: "Jia Xiaoying, I hope you can be happy." He knew that Jia Xiaoying had found her happiness, and he should move on to find his own future.

At this time, the phone rang. It was Lin Yuqing's call. He Daqing pressed the answer button, and Lin Yuqing's voice came: "Brother Daqing, where are you? Is the wedding over?"

He Daqing adjusted his mood and tried to sound calm: "It's over. I'm in the parking lot, ready to go back."

Lin Yuqing's voice was filled with concern: "I'll wait for you in the store, come back and have dinner together."

He Daqing smiled and said, "Okay, I'll be back right away."

After hanging up the phone, He Daqing took a deep breath, started the car, and drove towards the courtyard. On the way, the sun gradually sank to the west, and the sunset dyed half of the sky red. He looked at the scenery outside the window, and his mood gradually calmed down. Although the past made him feel sad, he knew that life had to go on, and there were many unknown challenges and opportunities waiting for him.

Back at the courtyard, Lin Yuqing had already prepared dinner. When she saw He Daqing coming in, she smiled and greeted him, "Hurry up and wash your hands. The food is ready."

He Daqing nodded and walked to the sink to wash his hands. While washing his hands, he looked through the window and saw the ancient locust tree in the yard swaying gently in the evening breeze, and felt a little warm in his heart. After washing his hands, He Daqing walked to the dining table and sat down with Lin Yuqing.

"You've worked hard today." Lin Yuqing served He Daqing a bowl of soup and said with concern.

He Daqing smiled and said, "It's not hard. With you by my side, I feel like everything has become much simpler."

Lin Yuqing's eyes flashed with emotion, and she whispered, "We are friends, we should support each other."

After dinner, He Daqing and Lin Yuqing took a walk in the yard. As the night deepened, the stars twinkled, and the air was filled with the faint fragrance of flowers. He Daqing felt happy, as if the haze in his heart gradually dissipated with this quiet night.