Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

The neighbors came over after hearing the noise and gathered around He Yudong. Qin Huairu also came over and said with a smile: "He Yudong, you are really generous, beef and Maotai, we are in for a treat today."

He Yudong smiled and waved his hands: "It's nothing. We have worked hard together all the time. Today is just a chance for everyone to relax."

Everyone sat down, He Yudong skillfully cut the beef, Qin Huairu helped prepare the side dishes, and soon, the fragrant beef was placed on the table. He Yudong opened the Maotai and poured a glass for everyone.

"Come on, let's have a drink together!" He Yudong raised his glass and said with a smile.

"Cheers!" Everyone responded in unison. The aroma of Moutai in their cups filled the air, warming the courtyard on this summer night.

After three rounds of drinks, everyone talked about the movie "Ashima", the work in the factory, and the little things in life. He Yudong found that the time spent with neighbors was so warm and he felt extremely satisfied.

"He Yudong, I heard that you have encountered some troubles recently. What happened?" Liu Haizhong suddenly asked with a hint of worry on his face.

He Yudong sighed and briefly recounted the recent events. After listening to him, everyone felt worried and angry for He Yudong.

"These people are so lawless that they dare to come to our courtyard to cause trouble!" Yan Bugui said indignantly.

Qin Huairu nodded in agreement: "Yes, He Yudong, we can't let them be so arrogant. We have to think of a way to deal with them."

He Yudong smiled slightly: "Don't worry, everyone. I have found some helpers. They will help us protect the safety of the yard. Besides, if we unite as one, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Liu Haizhong raised his glass and said, "He Yudong, well said! We will definitely face all difficulties together and protect our homeland!"

"Cheers!" Everyone raised their glasses again and drank this warm and firm glass of wine.

As the night deepened, everyone gradually dispersed. He Yudong cleaned up the table and sat alone in the yard, looking at the night sky, feeling a sense of peace in his heart. He knew that there would be many challenges and difficulties in the days ahead, but he had the confidence and strength to face everything.

Just as He Yudong was lost in thought, there was a light knock on the door. He Yudong frowned, stood up alertly, walked to the door, and asked, "Who?"

A deep voice came from outside the door: "He Yudong, it's me, Li Qiang."

He Yudong breathed a sigh of relief and opened the door, only to see Li Qiang standing at the door with a hint of nervousness on his face: "He Yudong, there's something urgent."

He Yudong immediately let Li Qiang in, and the two sat at the table in the yard. He Yudong poured a glass of water and handed it to Li Qiang, asking, "What happened?"

Li Qiang took a sip of water and said solemnly, "I just received news that the criminals have made new moves. They plan to attack your yard tonight."

He Yudong's heart tightened, and he asked, "Are you sure the news is accurate?"

Li Qiang nodded: "The source of the information is reliable. I am worried that they will take action in the dead of night."

He Yudong pondered for a moment and made a quick decision: "Okay, we must take countermeasures immediately and not let them succeed."

Li Qiang nodded in agreement: "I have arranged several people to set up guards around the courtyard. They will report the situation to us at any time. What we need now is to concentrate our forces and strengthen the defense of the courtyard."

He Yudong nodded in agreement and immediately called several neighbors to briefly explain the situation. After listening, everyone expressed their support for He Yudong's decision and took quick action.

Yan Bugui suggested: "We can set up some traps and obstacles around the yard to increase their difficulty."

Liu Haizhong suggested: "Each of us should prepare our weapons and take action immediately if something happens."

Qin Huairu was in charge of logistics, ensuring that everyone had enough water and food. Everyone had a clear division of labor and quickly arranged everything to prepare for the upcoming challenges.

In the dead of night, He Yudong and Li Qiang stood in the middle of the yard, nervously watching the movements around them. Suddenly, there was a slight sound of footsteps in the distance. He Yudong immediately became alert and whispered, "Here they come."

Li Qiang nodded, and several people quickly dispersed and hid in various corners of the yard. He Yudong held the shovel tightly, held his breath, and waited for the enemy to arrive.

A moment later, several dark figures quietly sneaked into the yard. They were obviously well trained and their movements were agile and stealthy. He Yudong saw the right moment and suddenly rushed out, shouting, "Stop! You are surrounded!"

The men obviously did not expect He Yudong to find them so quickly. They were stunned for a moment, then drew their weapons and prepared to fight back. He Yudong did not hesitate and swung his shovel at them. At the same time, Li Qiang and other neighbors also rushed out and quickly surrounded the enemy.

The two sides engaged in a fierce fight, He Yudong and Li Qiang cooperated well and quickly subdued several enemies. Just when they thought everything was settled, they suddenly heard a burst of hurried footsteps coming from outside the yard.

He Yudong's heart tightened, knowing that there were still enemies who had not arrived. He made a quick decision: "Li Qiang, take a few people to guard the gate of the courtyard, don't let them in!"

Li Qiang nodded and quickly ran to the gate with a few people. He Yudong led the remaining neighbors to strengthen the defense of the courtyard.

After a while, there was a fierce fight at the gate. He Yudong was worried, knowing that Li Qiang and his men were fighting hard. He Yudong gritted his teeth, concentrated his mind, and prepared to deal with the possible enemy.

Finally, the sound of fighting at the gate of the courtyard gradually subsided, and Li Qiang came back with a few people. There was a hint of fatigue on his face, but his eyes were full of determination.

"He Yudong, we have blocked them all." Li Qiang said breathlessly.

He Yudong nodded, feeling relieved: "Okay, we have secured the yard, thank you for your hard work."

Everyone sat down to encourage and comfort each other. He Yudong looked at his neighbors and felt very touched and relieved. He knew that it was with the support of these friends and neighbors that he was able to overcome difficulties time and time again and protect their common home.

As the night deepened, everyone gradually dispersed. He Yudong sat alone in the yard, looking at the night sky, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. At this time, Qin Huairu came over and asked softly: "He Yudong, are you okay?"

He Yudong smiled slightly and nodded: "I'm fine, just thinking about the future."

Qin Huairu said gently: "No matter what happens, we will face it together. You are not alone, we are all here."

He Yudong nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Huairu. With your support, I have confidence."

Qin Huairu smiled and patted He Yudong on the shoulder: "Okay, don't think too much, and go to bed early. We still have to face new challenges tomorrow."

He Yudong nodded, stood up, and returned to the house with Qin Huairu.

As night fell, the lively atmosphere in the courtyard gradually quieted down. He Yudong returned home, happily preparing to enjoy the beef and Moutai he carefully selected. This bottle of Moutai is He Yudong's favorite, and he was particularly happy today, so he was willing to take it out to taste. He Yudong hummed a little song while preparing the ingredients, thinking about rewarding himself tonight.

While He Yudong was busy, there was a sound of footsteps at the gate of the yard. He Yudong looked up and saw Yan Bugui walking in with a smile, with a sly look in his eyes.

"Oh, He Yudong, what delicious food are you making? It smells so good!" As soon as Yan Bugui entered the door, he smelled the aroma of beef and his eyes lit up.

He Yudong smiled and said, "Nothing much, I just bought some beef and planned to stir-fry it, and pair it with some Maotai to treat myself."

Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui's eyes turned and he was secretly delighted: "Moutai? He Yudong, you really enjoy it! This is a good thing, we usually can't bear to drink it."

He Yudong smiled slightly: "Relax once in a while, Old Yan, how about you have a drink too?"

Yan Bugui was just looking forward to it, and said quickly: "That's great, He Yudong, I won't be polite."

He Yudong nodded, took out two cups, and poured two glasses of Moutai. Yan Bugui took the cup, smelled it, and showed an intoxicated expression: "This wine smells really charming!"

The two clinked their glasses and drank the wine in one gulp. He Yudong looked at Yan Bugui's satisfied expression and felt a little amused, but he also knew that he was a straightforward person who sometimes liked to take advantage of others, but he was still a good person.

Yan Bugui finished a glass, still not satisfied, staring at the Maotai in He Yudong's hand, and said with a smile: "He Yudong, another glass?"

He Yudong smiled and shook his head: "Old Yan, let's stop here today. This wine is quite strong, so let's take it slow."

Yan Bugui was a little disappointed, but he was too embarrassed to say anything more, so he nodded and said, "Okay, then let's eat some beef and chat."

The two sat at the table, and He Yudong brought out the freshly fried beef, which smelled delicious. Yan Bugui couldn't wait to pick up a piece, put it in his mouth, and praised: "He Yudong, your cooking skills are really good, this beef is fried so delicious!"

He Yudong smiled and said, "If you like, eat more. We won't go home until we are drunk today."

The two chatted while eating, talking about the work in the factory and the trivialities of life. He Yudong found that chatting with people like Yan Bugui, although sometimes a little bit tricky, was still quite interesting overall.

"He Yudong, have you encountered any trouble recently?" Yan Bugui suddenly asked, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

After hearing this, Yan Bugui frowned and said, "These people are really lawless. They actually dared to come to our courtyard to cause trouble! He Yudong, you better be careful."

Yan Bugui breathed a sigh of relief and patted He Yudong on the shoulder: "He Yudong, with you here, we all feel more at ease. Don't worry, no matter what happens, my neighbors and I will stand by you."