Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

They take care of the yard and run the antique shop together, and their life is simple but fulfilling.

He Daqing saw Jia Xiaoying and Niu Tinggui getting married, and he felt very sad.

The days in the courtyard flowed quietly like running water. Spring went and autumn came. Time passed quietly in the lives of He Daqing and Liu Xu. The two have become the most important existence in each other's lives. However, in this peaceful life, He Daqing's heart is buried with a past that is difficult to let go. The protagonist of this past is a woman named Jia Xiaoying.

Jia Xiaoying was He Daqing's first love when he was a teenager. She was the daughter of another family in the courtyard, two years younger than He Daqing. She was petite, lively and cheerful, and always had a sweet smile. At that time, He Daqing often played with her in the yard. The two played hide-and-seek, climbed trees, and skipped stones together, spending many carefree times. As he grew older, He Daqing's feelings for Jia Xiaoying also quietly changed, and he began to have a deep attachment to this little girl.

However, things are unpredictable. Jia Xiaoying's father moved out of the courtyard due to business failure. After this separation, they did not see each other for decades. Although He Daqing was reluctant, he could only accept the reality and bury this relationship deep in his heart. Many years later, when he saw Jia Xiaoying again, she had become a beautiful woman, and standing next to her was a tall and handsome man - Niu Tinggui.

Niu Tinggui is a successful businessman, and he and Jia Xiaoying are a perfect match. When He Daqing learned that they were about to get married, he felt mixed emotions. On the wedding day, He Daqing was invited to attend. He stood aside, watching Jia Xiaoying wearing a white wedding dress, with a happy smile on her face, but there was an unspeakable pain in his heart.

The wedding was held in the main hall of the courtyard, with a red carpet and flowers everywhere. Jia Xiaoying took Niu Tinggui's hand and walked slowly into the hall. Friends and relatives sent their blessings, and laughter and cheers filled the entire courtyard. He Daqing stood in the corner, watching all this silently, but he felt as if there was a heavy stone pressing on his heart.

Liu Xu noticed something was wrong with He Daqing, walked over, gently held his hand, and asked in a low voice: "Daqing, are you okay?"

He Daqing forced a smile and shook his head, "It's okay, I just feel a little emotional."

Liu Xu looked at him, her eyes full of concern, "Do you want to go out for a walk? It's too noisy here."

He Daqing nodded, and the two quietly left the lively wedding scene and walked into the alley outside the courtyard. The evening breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness. He Daqing took a deep breath and felt that the depression in his heart was slightly relieved.

"Are you thinking about Jia Xiaoying?" Liu Xu asked gently.

He Daqing was silent for a moment, and finally nodded, "Yes, it reminds me of a lot of things from the past. How happy we were when we were kids playing together, we were so carefree back then."

Liu Xu held his hand tightly. "I know this memory is very important to you. But let the past be the past. We should cherish the present and the people in front of us."

He Daqing looked at Liu Xu, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that Liu Xu was right, the past would eventually become a memory, and now, he had someone who loved him deeply to accompany him, which was already a great happiness.

The two walked slowly along the alley. The night was as dark as ink, and the lanterns in the alley emitted a soft light. He Daqing gradually let go of the burden in his heart and regained the peace. When he returned to the courtyard, the wedding was almost over, and the guests dispersed in twos and threes. Jia Xiaoying and Niu Tinggui stood at the gate of the courtyard and thanked every guest who left.

When Jia Xiaoying saw He Daqing and Liu Xu coming over, she showed a trace of apology on her face, "Brother Daqing, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you today. I was a bit busy at the wedding and couldn't entertain you properly."

He Daqing smiled and shook his head, "Xiaoying, today is your big day, so it's normal for you to be busy. I wish you a happy marriage and eternal happiness."

Jia Xiaoying looked at him gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Daqing. You have always been my good friend. I hope we can meet often in the future."

He Daqing nodded, "Sure."

Liu Xu also smiled and congratulated Jia Xiaoying and Niu Tinggui. After a few pleasantries, He Daqing and Liu Xu said goodbye and went home. Back at the courtyard, it was late at night. The courtyard was quiet, with only the rustling sound of the wind blowing the leaves.

He Daqing sat down under the old locust tree in the courtyard, and Liu Xu also sat down beside him. The two smiled at each other and said nothing more. The tranquility at this moment was better than words.

The next morning, the courtyard was stained with a soft glow by the golden light of the morning sun. He Daqing and Liu Xu got up early and started a day's work. Liu Xu took care of the flowers and plants in the yard, while He Daqing was preparing to go to the antique shop. Da Huang ran around them, as if he also felt the good mood of his master.

The antique shop's business was as steady as ever. He Daqing sorted the goods in the shop, while Liu Xu was in charge of entertaining the guests. She had gradually become familiar with the work of the antique shop and had a good chat with the guests. He Daqing looked at her busy figure and felt a long-lost warmth in his heart.

One day, an old customer, Mr. Zhang, came to the store. He was a senior collector and often came to He Daqing's store to find some treasures. This time, he brought a piece of exquisite porcelain and asked He Daqing to identify it.

"Daqing, I bought this piece of porcelain at an auction. Can you help me take a look and see if it's worth collecting?" Mr. Zhang carefully placed the porcelain on the counter.

He Daqing carefully examined the porcelain, gently stroking the patterns on the surface with his fingers, feeling its texture and weight. He whispered, "This is a Qing Dynasty official kiln porcelain, with a lustrous glaze and exquisite craftsmanship. It is indeed a rare treasure."

Mr. Zhang smiled with satisfaction after hearing this. "As expected, Daqing, you have a great eye. I will collect this porcelain with confidence."

He Daqing smiled slightly, "Mr. Zhang, you are too polite. You have a unique eye for collection."

After Mr. Zhang left, Liu Xu came over and asked softly, "Daqing, how can you tell the value of these antiques at a glance? I've been looking at them for so long, but I still have no clue."

He Daqing smiled and said, "This is all accumulated through experience. Watch more, learn more, and explore more. Over time, you will be able to develop this feeling."

Liu Xu nodded and took note of He Daqing's words. She knew that to achieve success in the antique industry, she needed not only vision, but also patience and passion.

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