Siheyuan: The eldest brother of the He family, abuses Shazhu at the beginning

Chapter 205 Complex mood

"Yuliang, how are your recent innovative attempts going?" He Ming asked with concern.

He Yuliang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Mom and Dad, I have tried a lot of new dishes, but it seems that they have not brought much change. Customers still prefer those popular fast food and are not very interested in our traditional dishes."

After hearing this, Ran Yaqin gently patted her son's hand and said, "Don't be impatient, kid. Things always take time. We believe that you can find a suitable way to give Tan's cuisine new vitality."

He Ming also added: "Yes, Yuliang, we all see your efforts. Perhaps it will take more time and attempts to find the most suitable direction."

He Yuliang nodded, feeling the support and encouragement from his parents. Just then, there was a sudden noise outside the yard, which seemed to be the laughter of several young people.

"What's going on?" He Ming frowned.

Ran Yaqin walked to the window and looked out. She saw several strange young people standing outside the yard, and from time to time they could hear loud laughter and talking. She frowned and said to He Ming, "It looks like some uninvited guests have come."

He Ming frowned. He knew that young people in the hutongs now had many ways to entertain themselves, but such noise was rare. He walked to the door, opened it, and said to the young people, "Excuse me, what can I do for you? This is a family residence. Please don't cause any disturbance."

Among the young people, a young man who looked knowledgeable said with a smile: "Sorry, sorry, we are just passing by here. We heard that this is a famous restaurant and wanted to take a look."

He Ming frowned: "Do you want to eat? This is a private residence, not a restaurant."

The young man seemed to be a little unimpressed: "Hey, brother, we are just looking around, there is no harm in that."

He Ming looked at these young people with displeasure, but he didn't want to argue with them. He turned to Ran Yaqin and said, "Mom, let's go back. These young people didn't mean it."

Ran Yaqin nodded and took He Ming and He Yuliang back to the living room. He Ming sighed softly: "These young people are really becoming more and more unruly."

He Yuliang comforted him, "Dad, these are just small things, don't worry too much. I will continue to work hard to make Tan's cuisine shine here again."

He Yuliang's mother, Ran Yaqin, is a thoughtful woman who is full of expectations and worries about her son's future. Recently, she began to notice her son's relationship with a woman named Yu Li. Yu Li was someone He Yuliang met at a restaurant event and is said to be a senior executive of a well-known catering group.

Ran Yaqin didn't particularly like Yu Li. She felt that this woman looked too fashionable and smart, which was incompatible with He Yuliang's usual simple personality. She was worried that her son would be hurt in this relationship, so she decided to secretly understand the background and movements of this woman.

One day, Ran Yaqin found He Yuliang and said in a serious tone: "Yuliang, Mom wants you to help with something."

He Yuliang put down the kitchen knife in his hand, walked over and asked, "Mom, what's the matter?"

Ran Yaqin whispered, "I've been curious about someone recently, and I want you to help me find out."

He Yuliang asked puzzledly: "Who is it?"

Ran Yaqin sighed softly: "It's that Yu Li. You've been going out with her a lot recently. Mom wants to know her background."

He Yuliang felt a little embarrassed after hearing this: "Mom, Yu Li and I are just ordinary friends, there is nothing special about us."

Ran Yaqin looked at her son firmly: "Mom knows, but you also know that Mom is very concerned about your future. Can you help Mom to understand her background and identity?"

He Yuliang looked at his mother's expression and understood her worries. He nodded: "Okay, Mom, I will pay attention."

In the following days, He Yuliang began to pay attention to Yu Li's movements. He did not ask Yu Li directly, but instead sought information from friends and restaurant colleagues. Gradually, he learned that Yu Li was indeed an executive of a well-known restaurant group and had a good reputation in the industry.

One weekend afternoon, He Yuliang found Yu Li driving a luxury car alone to a newly built high-end residential area. He was puzzled, but did not pursue it too much, but secretly recorded the location of the community.

After returning home, He Yuliang told Ran Yaqin about his discovery. Ran Yaqin frowned and said, "It seems that Yu Li's background is not simple. You must be careful and don't let her have a bad influence on you."

He Yuliang nodded: "Mom, I know how to deal with it."

A few days later, one morning, He Yuliang rode his bicycle to the newly built high-end residential area. He carefully avoided the sight of the security guards and sneaked into the community.

After walking around the community, He Yuliang finally found the house where Yu Li lived. It was a modern-designed villa surrounded by green trees, quiet and private.

He Yuliang stopped and observed the neighborhood for a while, and after making sure that he had not attracted any attention, he rode away. However, he was puzzled as to why Yu Li wanted to buy a house in this neighborhood.

After returning home, He Yuliang told Ran Yaqin about his discovery. Ran Yaqin pondered for a moment, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes: "It seems that Yu Li is indeed an extraordinary person. Son, you must not let her get involved in your life and career."

He Yuliang said firmly: "Mom, I will pay attention."

A few months later, the relationship between He Yuliang and Yu Li gradually reached a fork in the road. After a dinner, Yu Li suddenly broke up with He Yuliang.

"Yuliang, let's end this." Yu Li's tone was firm and cold.

He Yuliang was stunned, his mind was blank. He didn't expect Yu Li to break up so suddenly.

"Why?" He Yuliang tried to remain calm, but his voice trembled slightly.

Yu Li gave him a deep look and said, "We have different lifestyles and goals. I don't think there is any future for us."

He Yuliang was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: “Okay, if this is your choice.”

Yu Li got up and left, leaving He Yuliang sitting alone at the dining table with mixed feelings.

A few days after the breakup, He Yuliang tried hard to put his emotions into work. He put all his thoughts into the operation of Tanjiacai, hoping to divert his attention through hard work.

However, one night, he received a call from Yu Li.

"Yuliang, I need to talk to you." Yu Li's voice sounded a little serious.