Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Chapter 365: Placed on the Coffee Table

He has his own life, but those childhood memories have always remained in his heart. He felt that Xu Damao's words touched his heart. He drank the soy milk and felt relaxed. The pressure from the competition and work just now also slowly dissipated in this cup of warm soy milk. "Thank you so much for drinking with me today and coming here with me to drink soy milk." Wang Qiang said with a smile, his heart full of gratitude.

"What are you talking about? Do we need to be polite to each other, brothers? If you have any problems in the future, just come to me!" Xu Damao smiled and waved his hand, appearing very generous.

Wang Qiang felt warm in his heart. He was lucky to have such a friend. He knew that there might be many challenges in the future, but as long as he had the support of his friends and family, he would have the courage to face everything.

"After we finish this cup of soy milk, let's go back." There was a bit of satisfaction in his tone. He knew that today's relaxation was enough, and now it was time to start again and meet new challenges.

Xu Damao nodded, drank the last sip of soy milk, wiped his mouth, and stood up. "Let's go, Qiangzi, go back and have a good rest. Tomorrow is a new day."

Wang Qiang also stood up, paid the money, and followed Xu Damao out of the store. It was still dark outside, and the alley was quiet, with only a few street lamps emitting a faint light in the dimness.

"It's a great night tonight. I feel a new strength rising in my heart.

On the way back to the courtyard, Wang Qiang and Xu Damao chatted all the way, laughing from time to time. The night breeze blew gently, and the shadows of the two people seemed particularly long under the street lights. Although it was late at night, they were in a particularly relaxed and happy mood.

When they reached the gate of the courtyard, Xu Damao patted Wang Qiang on the shoulder and said, "Qiangzi, go back and have a good sleep. Tomorrow will be another good day." "Okay, you should also go to bed early and don't drink too much. You have to get up early tomorrow."

Xu Damao smiled and waved, then walked into his yard. Wang Qiang stood at the gate of the yard, took a deep breath, then opened the door and walked into his own yard. The yard was quiet, with only the lights under the eaves quietly illuminating the way home.

Wang Qiang walked into the room and sat on the bed, recalling everything that happened tonight. He felt relaxed and recharged today, which gave him more strength to face the next challenge. The warmth and satisfaction after drinking soy milk still remained in his heart, making him feel very at ease. The sunlight shone on Wang Qiang's face through the gap in the curtains. He slowly opened his eyes and felt refreshed. Last night's relaxation made him feel happy. Today, he decided to continue this relaxed and happy state and enjoy some small pleasures in life.

After washing up, Wang Qiang has been busy with work and competition preparations recently, and has not visited Ran Qiuye for a long time. Ran Qiuye is an old friend of his in the courtyard, and can be regarded as his childhood sweetheart. When they were young, they often played together. Later, when they grew up, they each had their own lives, but their friendship has always been maintained. Ran Qiuye has a gentle and kind personality. She is a girl who knows how to be considerate of others. Whenever Wang Qiang has troubles, he always goes to her to talk. Ran Qiuye can always use her calm words and warm smile to make Wang Qiang's troubles dissipate.

Thinking of this, Wang Qiang decided to buy something for Ran Qiuye and visit her. Ran Qiuye liked to eat some light snacks, especially the almond cakes from the old-fashioned pastry shop. She had mentioned it many times, saying that the sweet taste always reminded her of her childhood. Wang Qiang was moved and decided to buy some of her favorite snacks as a gift.

Wang Qiang went out, facing the morning breeze, feeling particularly happy. He rode his bicycle and headed straight for the pastry shop. Along the way, there were more and more pedestrians and vehicles on the street. Wang Qiang walked through the bustling crowd, thinking of Ran Qiuye's smiling face when she saw the pastries, and his mood couldn't help but become more cheerful.

When he arrived at the pastry shop, there were already many customers queuing in the store. Wang Qiang was not in a hurry, and patiently waited in the line, listening to the clerk enthusiastically introducing today's fresh pastries. Ran Qiuye's gentle smile kept appearing in his mind, and his heart was full of expectations.

"Sir, what would you like to order?" the waiter asked with a smile when it was Wang Qiang's turn.

Wang Qiang looked at the cakes on the counter and said with a smile, "Give me a box of almond cakes and a box of osmanthus cakes."

The clerk skillfully packed the cakes into a beautiful box and handed it to Wang Qiang. Wang Qiang took the box and smelled the faint fragrance emanating from it, which made him feel at ease. After paying, he turned around and left the cake shop, and continued to ride his bicycle towards Ran Qiuye's home.

Ran Qiuye lived in an alley not far from the courtyard. The alley was quiet and warm, full of traces of time. Wang Qiang was thinking about how to start the conversation all the way. Although they had been friends for many years, he always felt an indescribable nervousness every time he saw Ran Qiuye. This feeling made him both expectant and nervous, as if there was an inexplicable emotion surging in his heart.

Arriving at Ran Qiuye's door, Wang Qiang stopped his bike, calmed down, and knocked on the door gently. After a moment, the door opened gently, and Ran Qiuye appeared at the door. She was wearing a simple homely dress, her hair was casually tied behind her head, and she had her usual gentle smile on her face.

"Wang Qiang, why are you here?" When Ran Qiuye saw him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Wang Qiang smiled and raised the box in his hand, saying lightly: "I have been so busy lately that I haven't come to see you. Today I bought you some snacks you like, and I came over to chat."

After hearing this, Ran Qiuye smiled warmly and said softly, "You still remember what snacks I like. How thoughtful of you." He handed the snacks to her, "Of course I remember. Didn't you always say you wanted to eat the almond pastry from this store? I happened to pass by today, so I bought some for you."

Ran Qiuye took the snack, she gently opened the box, smelled the familiar aroma, and her smile deepened. "It's still the same smell, thank you, Wang Qiang. Come in and sit down." Ran Qiuye followed her into her home. Ran Qiuye's home was decorated simply and warmly, full of a homely atmosphere. She took Wang Qiang to the living room, asked him to sit down, and then went to pour tea. Wang Qiang sat on the sofa, looking around at this familiar environment, and felt an inexplicable sense of peace in his heart.

After a while, Ran Qiuye came over with a pot of hot tea and two cups and placed them on the coffee table. "What have you been busy with these days? You seem to be in a good mood today.