Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

The next morning, He Yudong got up and went to work as usual. As soon as he arrived at the factory, he saw Liu Haizhong and several co-workers chatting enthusiastically. He Yudong walked over and asked with a smile: "Brother Haizhong, what are you talking about?"

Liu Haizhong saw He Yudong coming and said with a smile: "Brother He Yudong, I was just talking about you. I heard that you bought Moutai yesterday. How was it?"

He Yudong smiled and said, “Brother Haizhong, I didn’t drink much, I just drank a little by myself.”

Liu Haizhong teased, "Brother He Yudong, you are enjoying this all by yourself. Remember to invite us brothers next time!"

He Yudong smiled and said, "Okay, we will definitely drink together next time."

The workers all laughed and echoed: "Yes, Brother He Yudong, don't forget us next time."

He Yudong nodded: "Okay, let's drink together."

As they were chatting, the factory director came over, saw He Yudong, and said with a smile: "He Yudong, there is an important meeting today and I need you to attend."

He Yudong nodded: "Okay, Director, I'll be there right away."

In the conference room, the factory director and several technical backbones were discussing the introduction of new equipment. The factory director looked at He Yudong and said, "He Yudong, what do you think of the introduction of new equipment this time?"

He Yudong said seriously: "Director, I think the introduction of new equipment is a good thing, but we must ensure that the operators are fully trained. Otherwise, no matter how good the new equipment is, it will cause problems if it is not operated properly."

The factory manager nodded and said, "He Yudong, your suggestion is very good. The operation of the equipment this time is more complicated, and we will definitely pay attention to training."

After the meeting, the factory director patted He Yudong on the shoulder and said, "He Yudong, your opinion is very pertinent. I hope you can continue to work hard and make greater contributions to the development of the factory."

He Yudong said modestly: "Director, I will do my best."

Back at his workstation, He Yudong continued to work. During lunch break, Liu Haizhong came over and whispered, "Brother He Yudong, Yan Bugui scolded you in the yard yesterday. Was it because you didn't let him into the house?"

He Yudong nodded: "Yes, Brother Haizhong, he just wanted to eat and drink for free, I didn't let him in."

Liu Haizhong sighed: "Brother He Yudong, you did the right thing. Yan Bugui is just like that, and everyone knows his character. You don't have to pay attention to him."

He Yudong smiled and said, "Brother Haizhong, thank you for your understanding."

Liu Haizhong patted He Yudong on the shoulder and said, "Brother He Yudong, we are brothers. If you have anything to say, just tell me. You're welcome."

After work in the afternoon, He Yudong returned home and saw Yan Bugui standing in the yard. Seeing He Yudong coming back, he snorted coldly: "He Yudong, you still remember to come back?"

He Yudong said helplessly: "Brother Yan, I haven't done anything to let you down, why are you like this?"

Yan Bugui said angrily: "He Yudong, you bought such good wine and beef yesterday, but you didn't call me. It's really unreasonable."

He Yudong patiently explained: "Brother Yan, I also have my own life. It is impossible for me to call you every time. And I had something else yesterday, so it was not convenient."

Yan Bugui said dissatisfiedly: "He Yudong, you are such a stingy person."

He Yudong sighed: "Brother Yan, we are all neighbors, so we should understand each other. It's not that I don't want to invite you, but sometimes I have my own considerations."

When Yan Bugui heard He Yudong say this, his expression eased a little, but he was still a little unhappy: "He Yudong, if you have something good next time, just remember to call me."

He Yudong nodded: "Okay, Brother Yan, I'll definitely do it next time."

In the evening, He Yudong was cooking at home again. Qin Huairu came in with a plate of food: "Brother He Yudong, I made some braised pork. I'll bring some to you."

He Yudong said gratefully: "Sister Huairu, you are so kind, thank you!"

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Brother He Yudong, don't take it personally what Yan Bugui did to you yesterday. He is just that kind of person. He may say mean things, but he doesn't mean bad things."

He Yudong nodded: "Sister Huairu, I know. Thank you for your concern."

Qin Huairu looked at He Yudong, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Brother He Yudong, have you been doing well in the factory recently?"

He Yudong smiled and said, "Sister Huairu, it's going well. Everyone is taking good care of me, and the work in the factory is going well."

Qin Huairu nodded with relief: "That's good. Brother He Yudong, you live alone, if you need any help, feel free to contact me."

He Yudong said gratefully: "Sister Huairu, you too, if you have any problems, just tell me and we will take care of each other."

Late at night, He Yudong sat at the table, thinking about everything that happened today. He knew that there would always be troubles and unhappiness in life, but as long as the attitude was good, everything could be solved.

Although He Yudong was angry about Yan Bugui's rude behavior, he knew that there was no point in getting entangled with such a person. So he decided to take some practical actions to protect his living space. After some thought, he decided to buy a small pastoral dog to guard his door. This would not only prevent harassment from Yan Bugui and other neighbors, but also add some fun to life.

The next morning, He Yudong went to the dog market on the outskirts of the city and picked out a lively and cute little pastoral dog. The puppy had white fur and black eyes and looked very smart. He Yudong named it "Xiaobai". He Yudong felt satisfied and expectant when he brought Xiaobai back to the courtyard.

"Xiaobai, you will be the guardian of my family from now on." He Yudong touched Xiaobai's head and said with a smile.

Xiaobai wagged his tail, as if he understood what He Yudong said, and kept licking He Yudong's hand with his tongue to show his affection. He Yudong felt warm in his heart and felt that this decision was really wise.

When Yan Bugui saw He Yudong bought a dog, he grumbled in dissatisfaction: "He Yudong, why did you buy a dog? Are you on guard against us?"

He Yudong replied calmly: "Brother Yan, I keep dogs for guarding the house, not targeting anyone."

Yan Bugui snorted coldly: "Guardian? Who dares to enter your house in our courtyard?"

He Yudong didn't want to continue arguing, and said with a smile: "Brother Yan, sometimes you have to be on guard against some petty thieves. Xiaobai is also a companion, which adds some fun."

Seeing that He Yudong ignored him, Yan Bugui left in a huff. He Yudong looked at his receding figure and secretly felt lucky that he had bought Xiaobai, which at least could avoid a lot of trouble.

At night, He Yudong settled Xiaobai at the door and continued to cook. Qin Huairu came over when she heard the sound and saw Xiaobai. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes: "Brother He Yudong, is this dog new to you?"

He Yudong smiled and nodded: "Yes, Sister Huairu, buy it back as a companion, and it can also be used as a doorkeeper."

Qin Huairu touched Xiaobai's head and said with a smile: "This dog is so cute. Brother He Yudong, you made a good decision."

He Yudong looked at Qin Huairu, feeling somewhat grateful: "Sister Huairu, thank you for your understanding. Yan Bugui has been causing trouble recently, and I don't want to get entangled with him, so I thought of raising a dog to be on the lookout."

Qin Huairu sighed: "Brother He Yudong, Yan Bugui just likes to take advantage of others, you should just ignore him."

As he was talking, Jia Dongxu came in holding a bag of things: "Brother He Yudong, I bought some food, let's eat together."

He Yudong took the dish from Jia Dongxu with a smile: "Dongxu, you are so polite. Come, let's cook together."

Everyone was busy cooking together. He Yudong felt that this courtyard was still full of warmth and beauty. Although some neighbors were a headache, there were also many kind people like Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu. Life would be more enjoyable if everyone helped each other.

During the meal, Xiaobai lay at the door and watched everyone quietly. He Yudong threw a piece of meat to it, and Xiaobai ate it happily. Qin Huairu looked at Xiaobai and smiled, "Brother He Yudong, this dog is really smart."

He Yudong nodded: "Yes, Sister Huairu, with it, I feel more at ease."

Xiaobai gradually became a part of the courtyard's scenery. Every morning, He Yudong would take Xiaobai for a walk, and neighbors would greet him with a smile: "Brother He Yudong, Xiaobai is so energetic today!"

He Yudong responded with a smile: "Yes, Xiaobai is very happy every day."

One day, Liu Haizhong came back from the factory and saw Xiaobai jumping at the door. He couldn't help but praise him: "Brother He Yudong, your dog is really good. It's so lively every day."

He Yudong nodded: "Brother Haizhong, Xiaobai is my family's treasure."

Liu Haizhong smiled and said, "Brother He Yudong, you have a really interesting life. There is a new project in the factory recently, so we have to work harder."

He Yudong said seriously: "Brother Haizhong, no problem. I will do my best."

Liu Haizhong patted He Yudong on the shoulder: "Brother He Yudong, I feel at ease with you around."

In the evening, He Yudong took Xiaobai for a walk in the yard and saw Yan Bugui sitting at the door with a gloomy face. He Yudong walked over and greeted him with a smile: "Brother Yan, how are you today?"

Yan Bugui glanced at He Yudong coldly and said, "He Yudong, your dog is pretty good."

He Yudong smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Yan, Xiaobai is very obedient."

Yan Bugui snorted, "He Yudong, don't be too proud. Sometimes there are some restless people in our courtyard."

He Yudong frowned: "Brother Yan, what do you mean by this?"

Yan Bugui sneered, "He Yudong, you should be more careful. Sometimes, even a dog can't prevent everything."

He Yudong's heart sank, but he did not continue to ask, just said lightly: "Brother Yan, I will pay attention. You take care of yourself too."

When he got home, He Yudong felt a little uneasy. He knew that although Yan Bugui was a harsh person, he would not say such things for no reason. He Yudong decided to be more careful to avoid unnecessary trouble.

In the next few days, He Yudong strengthened his precautions at home, carefully checking the doors and windows every day, and installed some simple protective devices at the door. He knew that only by being more careful could he protect his life.