socalfunplaces Chapter 204 The Successor of Tan's Cuisine
Chapter 204 The Successor of Tan's Cuisine
He Yushui also added: "We can see that Yuliang and Yu Li are truly in love. The relationship between them is so beautiful, and we shouldn't destroy their happiness because of a momentary misunderstanding."
The parents were silent for a while, and they looked deeply at their two daughters. "We understand your concerns, but we hope you can understand us." The mother said, "We are just worried that Yuliang will be hurt."
He Yuzhu and He Yushui felt nervous, as they knew their parents' worry was out of love for Yuliang. But they also didn't want to see Yuliang and Yu Li separated because of their parents' interference.
"Mom and Dad, we know you are doing this for our own good," He Yuzhu said, "but we also hope you can rest assured that we will support Yuliang and Yu Li."
He Yushui also added: "Yes, Mom and Dad, we believe that Yuliang and Yu Li can get through this difficult time and they will be happy."
The parents looked at their two daughters, their hearts filled with emotion. "Okay, we'll think about it again," the father said, "but we hope you can solve this problem as soon as possible."
Deep in the alleys of Beijing, there is an ancient courtyard house with mottled blue bricks inlaid on the door lintel and the three characters "Tan's Cuisine" inscribed on it. This is a restaurant that has been operating traditional home-cooked dishes for generations. It opened in the Qing Dynasty and has gone through a century of vicissitudes.
The protagonist He Yuliang is the fifth generation heir of Tan's cuisine. He is tall and handsome, but not good at speaking. Deep down, he is full of love and responsibility for his family and the restaurant. He Yuliang has been learning cooking and honing his skills under the careful guidance of his grandparents since he was a child. His specialty "braised pork" is a family secret.
Tan's cuisine is everything to him, but in recent years, this courtyard house in the alley seems to have gradually lost its former atmosphere. With the changes of the times and the diversification of food culture, Tan's cuisine has gradually been impacted by modern catering formats, and customers' tastes have also quietly changed.
He Yuliang was caught in a struggle between tradition and modernity. He was unwilling to give up the food passed down by his ancestors, but he could not ignore the market demand and the changes of the times. He began to try to innovate, trying to combine traditional home cooking with modern elements and launch dishes that are more in line with contemporary tastes, but the results were not ideal.
During this process, He Yuliang met many people: there was a witty and humorous diner who always commented on the taste of each dish in a funny way; there was a young female chef from another place who had unique insights and skills in cooking; and there was a food show host who worked at a TV station, who recognized He Yuliang's persistence and hard work.
However, as time went by, the plight of Tan's cuisine seemed to become more serious. He Yuliang fell into a double dilemma of emotion and career. He began to doubt his choice and wondered where to go in the future.
Ran's mother is a neighbor in the alley. She is old but energetic and kind. She makes sausages by herself every winter because she knows that this is a hobby of the He family. He Yuliang's grandparents and Ran's mother's family have known each other for generations, so the two families have close contacts.
One afternoon, Ran's mother walked to the gate of the He family's courtyard, carrying a beautifully packaged sausage in her hand. She knocked on the door, and He Yuliang came out to greet her in person.
"Hello, Grandma Ran! Why did you personally deliver so many sausages?" He Yuliang greeted the old woman warmly.
Ran's mother said with a smile: "Yuliang children, this is the sausage that we made this year. I sent it here because I thought you would like it. Your grandparents are old and it is not convenient for them to go out. Please accept it."
He Yuliang took the sausage and thanked him sincerely: "Thank you so much, Grandma Ran, you are so polite. Please come in and have a seat and have some tea."
Ran's mother smiled and nodded, and followed He Yuliang into the courtyard. The courtyard was filled with the smell of fireworks and the aroma of home-cooked dishes.
"Grandma, please sit here. I'll pour you a cup of tea." He Yuliang diligently brought a cup of tea and handed it to Ran's mother.
Mother Ran took the teacup, smiled and shook her head: "This child is getting more and more sensible. I heard that you have some troubles in the restaurant recently. Is there anything you can talk to grandma about?"
He Yuliang sighed bitterly: "Yes, grandma, the restaurant business is getting harder and harder. Young people's tastes have changed. They like to eat foreign fast food and are less and less interested in our traditional dishes. I have always wanted to innovate, but I always feel that something is missing."
Ran's mother frowned and said thoughtfully: "Yuliang, you have to believe in yourself. Your family's dishes are so traditional and authentic, they can't be compared with those fast food. Maybe you can learn some new cooking techniques, but don't lose the original flavor of our Tan family dishes."
After listening to what Ran's mother said, He Yuliang's eyes flashed with enlightenment: "Grandma is right, I can't forget the taste and essence of my family. Maybe I can try to combine traditional dishes with modern elements."
Ran's mother nodded and looked at He Yuliang kindly: "Young man, you must have your own style and persistence. Don't be afraid of difficulties and believe in your abilities."
At this moment, there was a sudden noise in the yard. He Yuliang and Ran's mother looked up at the same time, and saw a panicked young woman hurriedly walking into the courtyard, with a hint of anxiety and uneasiness in her eyes.
"I'm sorry, I'm late!" the young woman stopped and apologized breathlessly.
He Yuliang walked up and said with a smile: "It's okay, welcome! Are you new here?"
The young woman nodded: "Yes, I'm here to apply for a job. I heard that this is Tan's cuisine?"
He Yuliang smiled and said, "Yes, I am He Yuliang, the heir of Tan's cuisine. Are you here to apply for the position of chef?"
The young woman nodded and said, "Yes, my name is Li Ping. I specialize in studying the combination of Western and Chinese cooking techniques. I hope I can make full use of my expertise here."
After listening to Li Ping's introduction, He Yuliang's eyes flashed with excitement: "Miss Li, your experience sounds very valuable. We are in need of some new ideas and techniques. Come, I'll take you to see the kitchen."
He Yuliang's parents, He Ming and Ran Yaqin, are very pleased with their son's efforts and changes. They are the fourth generation of Tan's cuisine and have a deep affection and sense of responsibility for this family restaurant. Although they do not often participate in the daily operation of the restaurant, they are always grateful for He Yuliang's dedication and hard work.
One day after dinner, He Ming and Ran Yaqin sat down with He Yuliang in the living room, sipping tea and talking about the recent situation of the restaurant.