Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

On a summer afternoon, the sun shines through the leaves in the courtyard. He Daqing sits on a wooden chair in the yard, thinking about the daily life at home. The weather has been hot recently, so he decided to make some cool and delicious food for his family, such as mung bean cakes and jelly. Thinking about this, he decided to buy some mung bean powder and jelly powder.

"Yuzhui, Xiao'e, let's go to the market to buy some noodles this afternoon. I want to make some mung bean cakes and jelly for everyone to eat." He Daqing suggested after lunch.

He Yuzhu listened, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, "Okay, Dad, I haven't eaten the mung bean cake you made for a long time. It was my favorite when I was a child."

Lou Xiao'e also smiled and said, "Uncle He, you are so kind. I also want to try your cooking skills."

He Daqing smiled and felt warm in his heart. He knew that his family liked the food he cooked, which made him feel very satisfied.

The three of them set out together, walking on the way to the market, He Daqing thought about what to buy as he walked. He hoped to pick out the best mung bean powder and jelly powder to make the most delicious food for his family.

Arriving at the market, He Daqing took He Yuzhu and Lou Xiaoe to a stall that sold all kinds of noodles. The stall owner was a warm-hearted middle-aged woman. When she saw them coming, she smiled and came forward to greet them.

"Uncle, what do you want to buy? The noodles here are the best, and we guarantee that you will be satisfied." The stall owner said enthusiastically.

He Daqing smiled and said, "I want some mung bean powder and jelly powder to make something delicious for my family."

The stall owner nodded, and swiftly took out two bags of powder and handed them to He Daqing, "These mung bean powder and jelly powder are the freshest, please try them."

He Daqing took the powder, examined it carefully, and nodded with satisfaction. "Okay, that's all."

After paying, they continued to stroll around the market and bought some fresh fruits and vegetables. He Daqing looked at the bag full of ingredients and felt extremely satisfied. He knew that these were the foods his family liked, and he felt that everything was worth it to make everyone happy.

After returning home, He Daqing immediately began to prepare mung bean cakes and jelly. He first separated the mung bean powder and jelly powder, and prepared the required sugar, milk and other ingredients. He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e helped by cutting fruits and washing vegetables. The whole kitchen was filled with a busy and warm atmosphere.

"Dad, how do we make this mung bean powder delicious?" He Yuzhu asked as he stirred the mung bean powder, his eyes full of curiosity.

He Daqing smiled and said: "Mung bean powder should be mixed with water first, then add appropriate amount of sugar and milk, and slowly heat it until it becomes thick. Then pour it into a mold, cool it down, cut it into small pieces, and you can eat it."

Lou Xiao'e listened at the side and nodded, "Uncle He, I want to learn what you do so that I can make it for Yuzhu and you in the future."

He Daqing felt warm in his heart after hearing this. He knew that Lou Xiao'e really cared about this family. "Okay, Xiao'e, these are not difficult to make. As long as you put your heart into it, it will definitely taste good."

After a busy period, the mung bean cake and jelly were finally ready. He Daqing put them in the refrigerator and waited until the evening for everyone to taste them together.

After dinner, He Daqing took out the refrigerated mung bean cake and jelly from the refrigerator, cut them into small pieces, placed them on a plate, and brought them to the table.

"Everyone come and try it. This is the mung bean cake and jelly I made this afternoon." He Daqing said with a smile, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e each picked up a piece of mung bean cake, took a light bite, and immediately a satisfied smile appeared on their faces.

"Dad, this mung bean cake is so delicious, with a delicate texture and sweet but not greasy." He Yuzhu exclaimed, his eyes full of admiration.

Lou Xiao'e also nodded in agreement, "Uncle He, you are really skilled in cooking. This jelly is also very refreshing and delicious. It's great!"

He Daqing looked at their expressions and felt extremely satisfied. He knew that his efforts were recognized by his family, which made him feel extremely happy.

They ate mung bean cakes and jelly while chatting, and the whole yard was filled with laughter and a warm atmosphere. He Daqing looked at the scene in front of him and felt extremely peaceful and satisfied.

He Daqing has been feeling a bit complicated recently. He has been observing the changes in He Yuzhu, but he is still a little worried about whether his son can really continue. He doesn't want to get angry at He Yuzhu directly at home, fearing that it will affect the atmosphere at home, so he decides to take Lou Xiaoe out for a walk and take this opportunity to talk about his worries.

One evening, He Daqing said to Lou Xiao'e who was busy in the kitchen: "Xiao'e, let's go out for a walk tonight. I have something to talk to you about."

Lou Xiao'e heard He Daqing's tone and sensed something was wrong. She stopped what she was doing, walked over to He Daqing, and said with a smile, "Okay, Uncle He, I just want to relax, too."

They walked out of the courtyard together and walked in the quiet alley. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, giving the entire street a golden glow. He Daqing was silent for a while, and finally said, "Xiao E, what do you think of Yu Zhu's performance recently?"

Lou Xiao'e nodded and said seriously: "Uncle He, Yuzhu has really been trying to change recently. He has become more considerate and responsible. I can feel his sincerity."

He Daqing felt a little relieved after hearing this, but he was still a little uneasy. "Xiao E, do you think his change can last? I'm worried that it's just temporary and he'll go back to his old state."

Lou Xiao'e smiled at He Daqing, her eyes full of determination and tenderness. "Uncle He, I believe Yuzhu's change is genuine. He has been working hard for this family, and I will always be by his side to support him. We are a family, and as long as we support each other, we will be able to overcome all difficulties."

He Daqing nodded, feeling warm in his heart. He knew that Lou Xiao'e was really contributing to this family and really loved He Yuzhu. "Xiao'e, I feel relieved to have you by Yuzhu's side. You are a good wife. It is a blessing for Yuzhu to have a wife like you."

Lou Xiao'e was moved and held He Daqing's hand, and said softly: "Uncle He, don't worry, I will always support Yu Zhu, and we will run this family better together."

They continued to stroll in the alley, chatting about family matters and future plans. He Daqing felt his mood gradually relax and his worries gradually dissipated.

Back home, He Daqing felt relieved when he saw He Yuzhu busy. He knew that his son's change was real, and he also understood that Lou Xiao'e played an important role in it. He decided to give his son more trust and time, so that he could prove his determination through actual actions.