Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

"Yes, He Yudong, you must live here and don't leave." Yi Zhonghai also said.

He Yudong nodded with emotion: "Don't worry, I will always be here, and live every day well with you all."

As the night deepened, everyone left with a sense of reluctance. He Yudong stood in the yard, looking at the starry sky, his heart full of expectations for the future. He knew that in this warm courtyard, he had found his true home. No matter what the future held, he would go forward hand in hand with these loved ones to welcome every new tomorrow together.

The next morning, He Yudong got up early and prepared to start a new day. He walked out of the room and saw Qin Huairu washing clothes in the yard.

"Good morning, Sister Qin." He Yudong greeted.

"Good morning, He Yudong, why did you get up so early today?" Qin Huairu asked with a smile.

"Getting used to it, getting up early and moving around helps

He Yudong demonstrated his excellent cooking skills in the kitchen of the courtyard house, frequently attracting the envy and praise of his neighbors.

One morning, the courtyard of the quadrangle was as busy as usual. He walked to the public kitchen in the yard and prepared to make a hearty breakfast for himself. While he was busy, he hummed a little tune and was in a particularly happy mood.

Qin Huairu walked into the kitchen with a basket of vegetables and saw He Yudong busying around. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "He Yudong, what delicious food are you making?"

He Yudong turned around and replied with a smile: "Sister Qin, good morning! Today I plan to make a southern breakfast, fried rice cakes with sauce, and some side dishes."

Qin Huairu sniffed the aroma in the air and her eyes lit up: "It smells so good! He Yudong, your cooking skills are really good."

"No, no, it's just a common occurrence." He Yudong said modestly.

As he was talking, Liu Haizhong also came over: "He Yudong, I heard that you are a great cook, let me have a taste of your cooking today."

"Okay, I made a lot, let's try some together.

Soon, the aroma wafted out of the kitchen, attracting more neighbors to come and watch. Yan Bugui, Yi Zhonghai, Jia Zhangshi, and even Bang Geng, Liu Guangtian, and Liu Guangfu all came to smell the aroma.

"He Yudong, this tastes amazing. I can't help drooling." Yan Bugui said exaggeratedly.

"Don't be polite, you can eat in a while." He Yudong responded while busying himself.

Soon, He Yudong brought a plate of delicious dishes to the table. The fried rice cakes were golden and tempting, and the side dishes were refreshing and delicious, with a special sauce that whetted people's appetite.

"Come on, everyone, have a try." He Yudong called out.

Qin Huairu was the first to pick up a piece of fried rice cake with chopsticks and put it in her mouth. Her eyes lit up instantly: "He Yudong, this is so delicious! Your cooking skills are better than those of the chefs in the restaurant!"

Liu Haizhong couldn't help but admire: "Yes, He Yudong, if you open a restaurant, your business will definitely be booming."

He Yudong smiled and said, "As long as everyone likes it, I am also very happy to share delicious food with you."

"Brother He Yudong, please teach me how to make these delicious dishes!" Banggeng looked at He Yudong eagerly.

"Okay, I'll teach you when I have time. Cooking is actually not difficult. The key is to put your heart into it." He Yudong said patiently.

Everyone ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. After dinner, Qin Huairu pulled He Yudong aside and asked in a low voice: "He Yudong, you live here alone, is there anything inconvenient?"

He Yudong shook his head: "No, everyone takes good care of me, and I live very well here."

Qin Huairu smiled slightly: "That's good. If you have anything to say, you must tell me. We are all family, you are welcome."

"Thank you, Sister Qin. I will." He Yudong said gratefully. Yi Zhonghai came over and patted He Yudong on the shoulder: "He Yudong, there is something I want to discuss with you."

"What's the matter, Uncle Yi?" He Yudong asked.

"A few of us old friends are planning to form a small band to sing and relieve boredom. I heard that you are a good singer, do you want to join us?" Yi Zhonghai asked with a smile.

He Yudong was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, I'm happy to do that."

"That's great, let's rehearse together tonight." Yi Zhonghai said happily.

In the evening, melodious singing could be heard from the corner of the courtyard. The small band composed of He Yudong, Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, Yan Bugui and others attracted many neighbors to come and watch. Everyone sat together and listened to them singing, and the atmosphere was very lively.

"He Yudong, your singing is so great!" Liu Guangtian said, clapping his hands.

"Yes, He Yudong, it's a pity that you don't become a singer." Yan Jiecheng also said with a smile.

He Yudong smiled and said, "As long as everyone likes it. In fact, I feel that being able to sing with you here makes me happier than anything else."

Qin Huairu came over with a plate of fruit: "Everyone has worked hard, eat some fruit to quench your thirst."

"Thank you, Sister Qin!" Everyone expressed their gratitude.

As the night deepened, he looked at the starry sky, his heart filled with anticipation for the future. He knew that if they could move forward hand in hand,

The next day, He Yudong got up early as usual and saw Yan Bugui sweeping the floor in the yard.

"Good morning, Uncle Yan.

"Good morning, He Yudong, what are your plans for today?" Yan Bugui asked with a smile.

"I plan to go to the vegetable market today to buy some fresh ingredients and make a sumptuous dinner for everyone in the evening," He Yudong replied.

"Okay, just let me know if you need any help," said Yan Bugui.

“Thank you Uncle Yan, I feel at ease with you around.

In the vegetable market, He Yudong carefully selected various ingredients, preparing to show off his cooking skills in the evening. While buying vegetables, he was thinking about what dishes to make to satisfy everyone.

Back at the courtyard, He Yudong started to work in the kitchen. Just as he was busy, Jia Zhang came in.

"He Yudong, aren't you tired from cooking so many dishes?" Jia Zhang asked with concern.

"Not tired, I like cooking, and I'm happy to see everyone enjoying their meal." He Yudong replied with a smile.

Jia Zhang nodded: "You are such a good child, Dongxu and the others like you very much."

"Thank you, Aunt Jia. I like it here and everyone here too," said He Yudong.

In the evening, bursts of fragrance wafted through the courtyard. Everyone praised He Yudong's craftsmanship and expressed their desire to learn from him.

"He Yudong, your cooking skills are amazing. The braised pork is fragrant, the steamed fish is tender and delicious, the stir-fried vegetables are refreshing and delicious, and there are also various side dishes that fill the table.

"Come,

Qin Huairu took the lead in picking up a piece of braised pork with chopsticks and put it into her mouth. "He Yudong, your cooking skills are amazing." "Yes, He Yudong,

"Okay, after finishing the meal, he asked in a low voice: "He Yudong, "No, "That's good. You're welcome. I will. "He Yudong, Uncle Yi?" He Yudong asked. Then he smiled and said, "Okay, I'd love to."

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Yan Bugui quarreled with Liu Guangtian over trivial family matters, and He Yudong mediated and won everyone's favor.

In the courtyards of the old city, the days passed one by one. Although life was ordinary, it was not without some ups and downs. This morning, He Yudong was about to go out to the vegetable market when he suddenly heard a fierce quarrel coming from the yard.

"Yan Bugui, how can you be so unreasonable! It was obviously your child who started it first, how can you blame my son!" Liu Guangtian shouted angrily.

"Liu Guangtian, you are not a good guy either! Can't you see the good things your son does? Every time it is your son who causes trouble, my child fights back!" Yan Bugui showed no sign of weakness.

When He Yudong heard the noise, he hurried over and saw Yan Bugui and Liu Guangtian arguing fiercely in the middle of the yard. The neighbors nearby gathered around to watch, but no one dared to step forward to stop them.

"What's going on? Stop arguing and calm down." He Yudong stood between the two of them, trying to calm the dispute.

Yan Bugui pointed at Liu Guangtian angrily and said, "He Yudong, it's just right that you're here. Please judge for yourself. His child always bullies my child, and this time he made my little Yan cry again!"

Liu Guangtian refused to give in: "He Yudong, listen to what you are saying. How could my son attack for no reason? Every time it was his children who started the fight first, and my son then defended himself!"

He Yudong looked at the two men's agitated expressions and knew that arguing like this would not solve the problem. He took a deep breath and said gently, "Uncles, we are all neighbors. We will see each other sooner or later. Arguing like this will only hurt the relationship. Why don't we sit down and talk about what happened?"

Yan Bugui and Liu Guangtian looked at each other and finally nodded. He Yudong gestured for them to tell their own story.

"That day, my little Yan was playing in the yard. The child from Liu Guangtian's family suddenly ran over to snatch his toys and pushed him down," Yan Bugui said angrily.

"That's not the case at all! My son just went over to take a look at his toys, but his child wouldn't let him and even called my son a thief. That made my son so angry that he started taking action," Liu Guangtian retorted.

After listening to what the two said, He Yudong thought for a while and asked, "Uncles, is it possible that there was a misunderstanding between the children? They are still young and ignorant, and sometimes they will have conflicts over trivial matters. As adults, we should guide them to get along well and not let these small conflicts affect the relationship between neighbors."

"But, He Yudong, my child has been bullied, and I feel bad." Yan Bugui sighed.

"Yeah, I don't want to quarrel, but I can't help it when I see the children being wronged." Liu Guangtian said helplessly. "I understand the feelings of the two uncles, they are all for the good of the children. How about this, let's find a time to let the two children sit down, talk to each other and resolve the misunderstanding?"

Yan Bugui and Liu Guangtian thought about it for a while, and finally nodded: "Okay, let's do as you say."

That night, He Yudong called Xiao Yan and Liu Guangtian's son Xiao Liu together, put a small table in the yard, put some snacks and drinks on it, and asked them to sit down and talk.