Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

He Yuzhu quietly opened the door and saw He Daqing standing in front of the window, his back looking particularly lonely and heavy. He felt an unspeakable sadness in his heart, not knowing how to comfort this man who had taken care of him like a father since he was a child.

"Uncle, are you okay?" He Yuzhu asked softly, trying not to let his voice break the subtle silence in the room.

He Daqing turned around when he heard the voice and saw He Yuzhu's concerned eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. This was his only relative and the person he trusted most in his life, but now, he didn't know how to face He Yuzhu's concern.

"Zhuzi, I..." He Daqing opened his mouth to say something, but the words were choked. He wanted to tell He Yuzhu everything, to pour out the pain and helplessness in his heart, but he couldn't bear to pass these heavy emotions on to this young man.

"Uncle, just say whatever you want to say." Seeing He Daqing's hesitation, He Yuzhu became even more worried, so he took a few steps closer, with a hint of urgency in his tone, "Is there anything between you and me that cannot be said?"

He Daqing looked at He Yuzhu's sincere eyes, and an indescribable feeling of emotion and guilt surged in his heart. He knew that he had always regarded He Yuzhu as his closest family member, and He Yuzhu had never let him down. But at this moment, he couldn't bear to inflict his own pain on He Yuzhu.

"Zhu Zi, you are still young, and there are some things... that you should not bear." He Daqing finally spoke, his voice a little hoarse. He knew he should be strong, but facing the cruel reality, he felt powerless, "I just... can't figure it out."

He Yuzhu frowned, and became more and more worried about He Daqing's condition. He rarely saw his uncle so lost, and even less so saw him so helpless. This situation made him feel unprecedented anxiety.

"Uncle, you have always been the strongest person. No matter what happens, you can get through it." He Yuzhu tried to comfort him, "No matter what it is, as long as you are willing, I am willing to listen to you."

He Daqing felt He Yuzhu's concern, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions. He knew that he couldn't continue to indulge in this pain, and he couldn't let He Yuzhu worry about him. However, reason told him to let it go, but emotions kept pulling him back to the attachment that he couldn't let go of.

"Zhu Zi, I know you care about me." He Daqing sighed, a trace of fatigue in his eyes, "But there are some things that I can't let go of just because I want to."

He Yuzhu looked at He Daqing's heavy expression, and his determination to help his uncle out of the predicament became stronger. He knew that his uncle had always been strong, but this blow was obviously beyond his tolerance. Although He Yuzhu didn't know what the White Widow meant to He Daqing, he could feel that the relationship was extraordinary to his uncle.

"Uncle, no matter what happens, you are not alone." He Yuzhu said firmly, "We are a family. We will face everything together. No matter how difficult it is, I will be with you."

When He Daqing heard this, a touch of emotion and complex emotions flashed in his eyes. He knew that He Yuzhu really cared about him, but he couldn't fully express the pain in his heart. He didn't want to put these heavy burdens on He Yuzhu, and he didn't want him to lose confidence in life because of his own affairs.

"Thank you, Zhuzi." He Daqing forced a smile, trying to hide the pain in his heart, "I know you are sincerely doing this for my own good, but this matter... I need to face it myself."

He Yuzhu looked at He Daqing's expression and felt even more uneasy. He knew that his uncle had not completely opened his heart and was still trying to bear everything alone. This made He Yuzhu feel extremely distressed, but he also understood that some things had to be handled by He Daqing himself.

"Uncle, I won't force you to say anything. Just remember that I will always be by your side." He Yuzhu's tone was full of determination and care. "No matter what decision you make, I will support you."

He Daqing felt He Yuzhu's concern again, and the warmth in his heart gradually rose. He knew that he couldn't go on like this and couldn't let He Yuzhu worry about him. Although the pain in his heart could not be erased, he had to find a way to face it and bear it.

"Okay, Zhuzi, don't worry." He Daqing nodded and tried to speak in a more resolute tone, "I will figure it out, and things will get better."

Although there was a hint of fatigue in He Daqing's voice, He Yuzhu still felt a glimmer of hope. He believed that his uncle would eventually get out of this predicament and find his own peace and strength.

"That's good." He Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief, with a glimmer of relief in his eyes. He knew that his uncle needed time and space to sort out his emotions, but he also firmly believed that his uncle would eventually cheer up and regain the strength that belonged to him.

He Daqing sat back on the bedside again, his eyes revealing a hint of complex emotions. He knew that he had to make a choice and find a balance between reason and emotion. Although he was still tortured by the pain in his heart, he no longer felt helpless and desperate like before.

The morning sun slowly rose in the sky, and the golden light sprinkled on the eaves of the courtyard, bringing a touch of warmth to this place that had been silent all night. The cool breeze in the morning, mixed with the scent of dew, gently swept over everything in the courtyard, bringing a bit of freshness. He Daqing walked out of the room, took a deep breath of fresh air, and felt that the dull feeling in his chest that had not dissipated all night was slightly relieved. Although the thoughts of last night were still entangled in his heart, he knew that life still had to go on.

He Yuzhu was already busy in the yard. He had obviously gotten up earlier than He Daqing. The fire was already lit on the stove, and porridge was cooking in the pot. The rich aroma of rice filled the air. When He Yuzhu saw He Daqing coming out of the room, he wiped his hands and went to meet him with a relieved smile on his face.

"Uncle, it's good for your health to move around in the morning." He Yuzhu said with concern, with a hint of light-hearted teasing in his tone, trying to ease the heaviness in He Daqing's heart.

He Daqing nodded, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes. The haze of last night had not completely dissipated, but he knew that He Yuzhu had been trying to cheer him up, which made him feel warm in his heart. "Zhuzi, let's go out for a walk today and pick some peppers. It's not hot yet, it's a good time to pick peppers."

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting He Daqing to make such a suggestion. He knew that He Daqing had found something to do in order to help him get out of his depressed mood. But he also understood that his uncle needed such things to distract himself and get back to the rhythm of life.