Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

"Uncle Yi, good morning.

"Good morning, He Yudong. Why are you up so early today?" Yi Zhonghai responded with a smile.

"Yes, I'm used to it. Uncle Yi, you look much better." He Yudong asked with concern.

"Well, much better. Thanks to your care, I feel much better now." Yi Zhonghai said gratefully.

"Uncle Yi, you must take care of your health in the future. Although work is important, health is more important." He Yudong warned.

"Don't worry, I will. By the way, He Yudong, I would like to invite you to have a meal with everyone to express my gratitude." Yi Zhonghai said.

He Yudong smiled and said, "Uncle Yi, you are too polite. Your health is more important than anything else."

"No matter what, I still want to thank you. Let's get together in the evening to celebrate my recovery." Yi Zhonghai insisted.

"Okay, then we'll see you in the evening." He Yudong agreed.

In the evening, Yi Zhonghai prepared a sumptuous dinner at home and invited the neighbors in the yard. Enjoying the food and chatting,

"Come on, let's raise our glasses to thank He Yudong for taking care of me, and thank you all for your concern." Yi Zhonghai raised his glass and said gratefully.

Everyone raised their glasses and said, "I wish Uncle Yi good health!"

He Yudong also raised his glass: "Uncle Yi, I wish you better health."

The dinner was held in the midst of laughter and joy. He Yudong felt the strong friendship among neighbors and his heart was filled with warmth and satisfaction. He knew that he was not only a member of this courtyard, but also a member of this big family.

Late at night, lying in bed, his heart was filled with gratitude and happiness. He knew that in the days ahead, no matter what difficulties they encountered, they would move forward hand in hand.

"Good morning, Uncle Yan.

"Good morning, He Yudong, what are your plans for today?

Liu Haizhong often discussed solutions to neighborhood conflicts with He Yudong, and the two became good friends.

On a summer evening, the courtyard of the quadrangle was quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the breeze. He Yudong sat on a small stool at the door of his house, holding a book in his hands, enjoying the rare leisure time. Suddenly, he heard a low quarrel coming from the yard, and the sound was getting louder and louder.

"Liu Haizhong, why are you so unreasonable? You are like this every time!" Jia Zhang's voice was sharp and piercing.

"Aunt Jia, please don't be anxious. Let's talk it over nicely." Liu Haizhong's voice sounded helpless and tired.

He Yudong put down the book, walked over, and saw Liu Haizhong and Jia Zhang standing in the middle of the yard, surrounded by some neighbors, and everyone looked a little uneasy.

"What's wrong, Uncle Liu, Aunt Jia?" He Yudong walked forward and asked with concern.

Liu Haizhong sighed, "He Yudong, you came just in time. Please help me judge the matter. Aunt Jia said that my child broke her flower pot, but my child was obviously not at home. How can this be blamed on us?"

Jia Zhang put her hands on her waist and said angrily, "I saw your child hanging around my door with my own eyes, and the flowerpot was broken at that time. How could it be false?"

He Yudong looked at the two of them, knowing that this quarrel would only make the problem more complicated. He said gently, "Everyone, stop arguing, let's sit down and talk about what happened."

The neighbors nodded in agreement. Then, everyone sat around the small table in the yard, and He Yudong asked Liu Haizhong and Jia Zhangshi to tell their own stories.

"This afternoon, my Xiao Liu was playing at his friend's house and didn't come back at all," Liu Haizhong explained.

"But I clearly saw him hanging around in front of my house. Who else could it be but him?" Jia Zhang insisted on her opinion.

He Yudong thought for a moment and said, "Aunt Jia, is it possible that other children in the yard accidentally broke the flowerpot? We can ask other people to see if there are any witnesses."

Jia Zhang was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, let's ask."

So He Yudong, Liu Haizhong and Jia Zhang went to find other neighbors in the yard to ask if anyone saw what happened. After some inquiries, a child finally told the truth.

"I saw Brother Banggeng playing in front of Grandma Jia's house, and he seemed to have accidentally touched a flowerpot." The child whispered.

Liu Haizhong and Jia Zhang were both stunned. He Yudong patted Liu Haizhong on the shoulder and said, "Uncle Liu, it seems this is really a misunderstanding."

Jia Zhang's face was a little embarrassed: "So that's how it is. I'm sorry, Liu Haizhong, I misunderstood your child."

Liu Haizhong smiled and said, "It's okay, Aunt Jia. Children always bump into things when they play. We just need to be more careful next time."

When He Yudong saw that the problem was solved, he knew that the most important thing between neighbors is mutual understanding and tolerance.

"We are all family. If we have any problems, let's sit down and talk it out. We will definitely be able to solve them," said He Yudong.

The neighbors nodded in agreement, and smiles appeared on everyone's faces. He Yudong felt extremely warm in his heart as he watched this harmonious scene.

A few days later, Liu Haizhong came to He Yudong and asked, "He Yudong, do you have time today? I want to talk to you." "Of course I have time, Uncle Liu, let's sit down and talk slowly."

The two sat on a small stool in the yard. Liu Haizhong sighed, "He Yudong, there have been some small conflicts in our yard recently, and the relationship between everyone is a little tense. I think we should find a way to smooth everyone's mood. "Yes, Uncle Liu, we all live in the same yard, harmony is the most important. What do you think?"

Liu Haizhong thought for a moment and said, "I was thinking, we can organize some group activities, such as cooking, cleaning, singing and dancing together, so that everyone can interact more and enhance their relationship."

He Yudong's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea! We can set a time, once a week, and do something meaningful together."

Liu Haizhong nodded happily: "Okay, then it's settled. He Yudong, you will be in charge of the organization, and I will help."

"No problem, Uncle Liu, if we work together, we can definitely make the atmosphere in the yard more harmonious." He Yudong said confidently.

So He Yudong and Liu Haizhong started to get busy. They notified every household in the courtyard, and everyone supported this idea. The day of the first group activity soon arrived, and the courtyard was filled with laughter.

"Come on, come on, everyone, come and help, let's cook together!" He Yudong called everyone.

Qin Huairu brought the children to help, Jia Zhang was also directing from the side, Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai were responsible for carrying the materials. Everyone had a clear division of labor and everything was in order.

"He Yudong, your dish is so delicious!" Yan Bugui couldn't help but praise. Let's enjoy this sumptuous dinner together." He Yudong said with a smile.

After dinner, they held their teacups and chatted. Liu Haizhong suggested, "Let's sing a few songs to liven up the atmosphere."

He Yudong picked up the guitar and began to play it softly, and everyone followed along to sing the folk songs of old Beijing. The singing echoed in the courtyard, and the air was filled with a warm atmosphere.

"He Yudong, you play the guitar so well! I hope everyone likes it.

After the event, everyone said that such activities were very meaningful and hoped that they could be held more often. He Yudong and Liu Haizhong also felt very satisfied and felt that their efforts were not in vain.

A few days later, Liu Haizhong came to He Yudong again and said, "He Yudong, I have encountered some problems at work recently and I would like to ask you for help." "No problem, Uncle Liu,"

Liu Haizhong took out some documents and materials and told He Yudong about his confusion. He Yudong listened carefully and made some suggestions and opinions from time to time. The two had a very heated discussion.

"He Yudong, your insights are really unique and have helped me a lot." Liu Haizhong said gratefully.

"Uncle Liu, we are friends. We can solve any problems together." He Yudong replied with a smile.

“Yes, He Yudong, I am so lucky to have a friend like you.

In this way, the friendship between He Yudong and Liu Haizhong became deeper and deeper, and the two became good friends who could talk about anything. Whether it was trivial matters in life or difficult problems at work, they could always find a common solution.

One evening, Liu Haizhong invited He Yudong to his home for dinner, and He Yudong gladly accepted. They chatted and talked about their future plans.

"He Yudong, what are your plans for the future?" Liu Haizhong asked. "I want to continue working and living in this city. Being with good friends like you is my happiness."

Liu Haizhong nodded: "With you here, our yard is getting better and better. Uncle Liu, I also feel that being with you is my greatest luck." He Yudong said with emotion. He Yudong said goodbye to Liu Haizhong and returned to his room. He lay on the bed, his heart full of satisfaction and gratitude. He knew that he was walking hand in hand and saw Qin Huairu hanging clothes in the yard.

"Good morning, Sister Qin.

"Good morning, He Yudong,

“I plan to buy some vegetables and make a delicious meal for everyone in the evening.

"That's great. We're all waiting for your delicious food." Qin Huairu said happily.

He Yudong smiled and nodded, feeling extremely satisfied and happy. He knew that he would

Due to financial difficulties, He Yudong helped Jia Dongxu find a job in a steel rolling mill to ease the pressure on his family.

He Yudong had just returned to the courtyard after buying vegetables from the market when he saw Jia Dongxu sitting in the courtyard with a sad face. Jia Dongxu's wife Qin Huairu stood beside him, looking at him with a worried look on her face. He Yudong's heart tightened, knowing that something must have happened.

"Brother Dongxu, what's wrong? Did something happen?" He Yudong walked over.

Jia Dongxu raised his head, looked at He Yudong, and sighed: "He Yudong, my work has not been going well recently. The company's performance is not good, and I was laid off. The financial situation at home is getting tighter and tighter. I really don't know what to do."

Qin Huairu also sighed: "Dongxu is looking for a job outside every day, but there has been no suitable opportunity. Life at home is getting harder and harder, and we can hardly pay the children's tuition."