Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Chapter 187 Various drinks and snacks

Wang Qiang felt a wave of guilt rising in his heart, he lowered his head, speechless. He knew very well that his behavior was wrong, but the impulse and desire at the time made him lose his mind.

He Yuzhu was also flustered. He wanted to explain something, but he felt that he had nothing to say. They both knew that now the only way to make up for their mistakes was to accept the punishment.

The chef sighed deeply, and he was obviously upset by this sudden situation. But soon, his expression became serious again. "Wang Qiang, He Yuzhu, you two follow me."

Led by the chef, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu came to a quiet little house. This place was obviously not a kitchen. Various cooking tools were hung on the wall, and some ingredients and seasonings were placed in the corner.

"You two, sit down." The chef said solemnly, pointing to the chair opposite.

Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu sat down obediently, their hearts filled with uneasiness. Both of them had very complicated feelings, because they knew that they might face a severe test now.

"I know you have your reasons, but your behavior has violated the rules." The chef began to speak in a serious tone.

Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu looked at each other, feeling anxious. They didn't know what would happen next, and could only hope for the chef's tolerance and understanding.

"But I also understand that you did this out of your love for cooking." The head chef's tone softened a little. "I won't report it, but you must accept the punishment."

Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief, and they were filled with gratitude towards the chef. Although they made mistakes, at least someone was willing to give them a chance.

"From today on, you two must work harder and prove your sincerity with practical actions." The chef continued, "I will give you some special tasks, and I hope you can complete them well."

Wang Qiang has always dreamed of owning his own restaurant, a place where he could showcase his cooking talent and bring delicious food to people. However, reality is often cruel.

When he was about to take the first step towards realizing his dream, he encountered a series of challenges and obstacles, some of which came from suppression by competitors, some from jealousy within the industry, and some from various disturbances and disruptions.

One day, when Wang Qiang was about to look for a suitable location to open a store, he suddenly found that his car had been deliberately damaged by a prankster. He was so angry that he grabbed the handle by the car window, his heart filled with anger and helplessness.

"Who did this!" Wang Qiang's voice was filled with anger.

"Maybe some people don't want you to succeed." He Yuzhu said with deep feeling, "Competition is cruel, and they may do whatever it takes."

Wang Qiang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that in the face of such difficulties, only a firmer belief and harder struggle could overcome everything.

"No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must not give up easily." Wang Qiang said, with a determined look in his eyes, "I believe that as long as we persist, we will be able to realize our dreams."

He Yuzhu nodded. He knew that Wang Qiang was a man with firm beliefs. He also firmly believed that as long as he worked hard with Wang Qiang, he would be able to overcome all the difficulties before him.

Yu Li was Wang Qiang's former colleague and a part of his past. They worked in the same restaurant, experienced the hustle and bustle of the kitchen together, and shared each other's joys and sorrows.

Wang Qiang and Yu Li have a special tacit understanding and emotional connection. Whenever Wang Qiang encounters difficulties, Yu Li will always silently support and encourage him, giving him strength and courage.

On this day, Wang Qiang accidentally met Yu Li on the street. She was still as beautiful as ever, but her eyes revealed a hint of melancholy and fatigue.

"Wang Qiang, long time no see." Yu Li smiled gently, with a hint of sadness in her voice.

"Yeah, long time no see." Wang Qiang responded with a smile, with a complex emotion surging in his heart.

They were silent for a moment, as if they could feel the communication and resonance of each other's hearts. Wang Qiang knew that Yu Li's life was not easy, and she had been silently bearing all kinds of pressure and difficulties.

"Are you okay?" Wang Qiang finally asked, his voice full of concern and warmth.

"I'm fine, thank you for your concern." Yu Li smiled slightly but didn't continue.

Wang Qiang was filled with an inexplicable feeling. He knew that perhaps everyone had their own difficulties and hardships, but some people chose to remain silent while others chose to be honest. He hoped to be the one who could listen and accompany others.

Wang Qiang was inevitably a little hesitant and anxious. Blind dates were a new attempt and a challenge for him. He didn't know what kind of person he would meet, whether they would get along well with each other, and he even worried whether his past would become an obstacle to the other party's acceptance.

"Blind dates sound interesting," Wang Qiang said to his friends, trying hard to hide his inner uneasiness.

"Yes, you must have confidence and believe that you can find the right person." The friend encouraged.

Wang Qiang nodded, silently telling himself to hold on and not give up easily. He knew that life was like this, and that only by constantly trying and exploring could one find his own happiness.

So Wang Qiang began to prepare for the blind date, choosing a set of neat and decent clothes and sprucing up his appearance, hoping to leave a good impression on the other party. Although he was a little nervous, he still tried to maintain an optimistic and confident attitude.

Stepping into the restaurant where the blind date was held, Wang Qiang felt an unprecedented pressure. His heartbeat quickened, beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, and his palms were slightly wet. He realized that this was not just a simple meeting, but a decision about his future.

An enthusiastic waiter led him to the reserved seat. After Wang Qiang sat down, he couldn't help but look around. The restaurant was elegantly decorated and the atmosphere was warm, but he felt lonely and uneasy. His thoughts began to drift, returning to his past experiences and choices, and ripples appeared in his heart.

"Hello, Mr. Wang, welcome." The waiter's voice interrupted his thoughts and brought him back to reality.

"Thank you." Wang Qiang replied politely and looked at the waiter with a smile.

"What would you like to drink? We have a variety of drinks and snacks here." The waiter asked enthusiastically.

"A glass of water, please. Thank you." Wang Qiang nodded. Feeling the friendliness and care of the waiter, he felt a little more relaxed.