Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

Qin Huairu took the money, her eyes turned red, and tears almost fell. "He Yudong, I can't accept this money. So many of our neighbors are helping, how can I spend only your money?"

He Yudong smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Sister Huairu, this money is not mine. It's all collected from us. I'm just running errands, so don't refuse. Right now, the most important thing for you is to take good care of Dongxu, and we can discuss other things later."

Qin Huairu couldn't persuade He Yudong, so she had to accept the money, and she was filled with gratitude. She looked at the people standing in the yard, and she felt touched and ashamed: "You are so kind to our family, I really have no way to repay you. No matter what happens in the future, our family will remember your kindness."

"Sister Huairu, let's stop saying these polite words. We are all neighbors, and everyone has problems. When Dongxu gets better, we will celebrate together. Now we have to work together to get through this difficult time." He Yudong said with a smile, with determination in his eyes.

At this time, Jia Zhang also poked her head out of the house and said in a sharp voice: "He Yudong, what are you whispering about here? Are you planning to do something bad to our family again? Don't think I don't know, I have seen all your little actions!"

He Yudong frowned helplessly, but still explained patiently: "Aunt Zhang, you misunderstood. We are trying to find a way to help the Dongxu family overcome the difficulties. We are all of one mind and have no bad intentions."

Jia Zhang snorted and looked at everyone in disbelief, "Help? I think you have other plans. Don't think I don't know that some people wish our family would be in trouble!"

Liu Guangfu was a little angry and said coldly: "Aunt Zhang, what you said is wrong. We are sincerely helping us. Isn't it chilling everyone's heart to say this?"

When Jia Zhang saw Liu Guangfu contradicting her, her face suddenly darkened. "Hmph, stop pretending to be nice in front of me! Who knows what you are planning behind my back! Dongxu is still lying in the hospital, and you are here to point fingers. Do you really think I can't see anything?"

Seeing this, Qin Huairu hurried forward and grabbed Jia Zhang's arm, and gently advised: "Mom, don't talk like that, they are all here to help. Everyone is working so hard for Dongxu, please don't make things worse."

Jia Zhang impatiently waved Qin Huairu's hand away, "I don't believe in their kindness! Huairu, you are too weak, so you are taken advantage of by these people. Our family doesn't rely on others for everything. You should work harder and stop relying on others!"

Qin Huairu was scolded by Jia Zhang, feeling wronged and helpless, and could only bow her head in silence. He Yudong was also a little unhappy when he saw this, but he didn't want to argue with Jia Zhang, so he took a deep breath and said, "Aunt Zhang, everyone in our courtyard really wants to help. If you are worried, we will not bother you in the future. However, we can't ignore Dongxu's affairs. Even if you are unhappy, we still have to do our best to help."

Jia Zhang snorted, said nothing more, and turned back to the house. Qin Huairu sighed, looked at He Yudong and Liu Guangfu gratefully, and whispered: "Don't mind it, my mother is just that kind of person. In fact, she knows in her heart that you have good intentions, but she is just stubborn and refuses to admit it."

He Yudong smiled and comforted her, "Sister Huairu, we all understand Aunt Zhang's temper. Don't take it to heart. Go back and see if Dongxu needs anything, and then we can discuss what to do next."

Qin Huairu nodded, looked at He Yudong deeply, and then turned back to the house. He Yudong stood in the yard, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. Although there were many difficulties ahead, he knew that as long as everyone worked together, they could always find a solution. He decided to talk to other neighbors to see if he could raise more money or find a better solution.

At this time, Yan Bugui came in from outside, with a tired look on his face, but he seemed to be in good spirits. He saw He Yudong and Liu Guangfu standing in the yard, so he walked up to greet them: "He Yudong, Guangfu, are you still discussing the Dongxu family's affairs? I just came back from outside and heard some things that may be useful to us."

He Yudong and Liu Guangfu both looked up at Yan Bugui. He Yudong asked, "Uncle Yan, what news did you hear? Tell us quickly."

Yan Bugui put down the bag in his hand, leaned against the wall, and took a short rest before speaking: "I just heard someone on the street say that there is a factory near our area. It is short of manpower and urgently needs to recruit workers. I heard that the salary is not bad. If we can find a few people to work, maybe we can earn some money for emergency."

When He Yudong heard this, he was moved. "Uncle Yan, are you serious about what you said? If there is a job, many people in our hospital can do it, especially Liu Guangfu's brother Liu Guangtian. The two brothers are the most hardworking, so they can give it a try."

Liu Guangfu also became excited and asked quickly: "Uncle Yan, where exactly is this factory? I will take Guangtian there tomorrow to see if I can find a job."

Yan Bugui nodded and pointed in the direction of the street. "It's not far to the south. Go west for two blocks and you'll see it when you turn a corner. The factory isn't big, but there's a lot of work lately and we're short of manpower. You can try your luck tomorrow morning and maybe you can find some opportunities."

After listening to this, He Yudong had already made up his mind and said with a smile: "Uncle Yan, this news is really timely. If we can find a job, then we

He Yudong stood in the middle of the yard, looking up at the dim sky, silently thinking about his next plan. He knew that Dongxu's condition urgently needed treatment, and fifty yuan was far from enough to maintain the hospitalization expenses. If he could find more work, it would undoubtedly be good news.

Just as he was thinking, Yi Zhonghai came out of his room, holding an old newspaper in his hand, and slowly walked towards He Yudong. There was a bit of deep thought in his eyes, as if he was thinking about something important.

"He Yudong, I just saw a piece of news in the newspaper," Yi Zhonghai approached He Yudong and said in a low voice, "I heard that the city has a policy to provide a one-time subsidy to laid-off workers. Although the amount is not large, it may be able to help."

He Yudong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he quickly asked, "Uncle Yi, how do I apply for this subsidy? What procedures are required?"

Yi Zhonghai handed the newspaper to He Yudong, pointed to a paragraph and explained: "Look, it says here that those who meet the conditions need to register at the street office first, and then the office will submit a unified application. As for the procedures, basic things such as identity proof and work proof are required. However, there is a time limit for the issuance of subsidies, so you have to apply quickly."

He Yudong took the newspaper and read the text carefully, quickly calculating the possibilities in his mind. Although the subsidy is not much, it is better than nothing. The key is that time is limited and we must act as soon as possible.

"Uncle Yi, thank you for telling me this news. Dongxu's family needs this money now. I will go to the street office to apply for it early tomorrow morning." He Yudong made up his mind, and a determined look appeared on his face.

Yi Zhonghai nodded and patted He Yudong on the shoulder. "You are a responsible young man and you are steady in your work. I have seen it all these years. When you apply, remember to prepare all the formalities to avoid unnecessary trips."

He Yudong nodded gratefully, full of respect for Yi Zhonghai. Although Yi Zhonghai is old, he always cares about every neighbor in the courtyard, especially the younger generation. He Yudong respects him from the bottom of his heart and thinks that this friendship is more important than anything else.

At this time, Yan Bugui walked in from the door, holding a large package in his hand and smiling. He was obviously in a good mood and walked quickly to He Yudong.

"He Yudong, I just came back from outside and met an old friend who had some good stuff. I thought, since there are many people in our courtyard, we might as well get together and buy some cheap food, so that everyone can save some money." Yan Bugui said as he opened the package, revealing several bags of flour inside.

He Yudong looked at the flour in the package, nodded, and said with a smile: "Uncle Yan, your idea is good. Recently, everyone's life is not easy. If we can buy cheap food, it will really reduce a lot of burden. Do you think we should collect money and buy this flour first?"

The smile on Yan Bugui's face deepened, and he nodded, "He Yudong, you're right. Let's do this. Go ask everyone for their opinions and see if anyone is willing to contribute some money so that we can pool the money together."

He Yudong immediately nodded and agreed, thinking about who to find. Liu Guangfu also came over at this time, and he was obviously interested in the white flour matter.

"Brother He Yudong, I think this is feasible. Food prices have been rising recently, and buying some cheap food can really save a lot of money. Otherwise, I will go find my brother Liu Guangtian. He is also very concerned about these things and will definitely be willing to help."

He Yudong smiled and nodded, "Okay, Guangfu, you and Guangtian have always been good at work, you go and arrange this matter. Let's act quickly and don't delay."

Liu Guangfu turned and left, with an anxious look on his face. He Yudong looked at his back and felt relieved. The Liu brothers have always been the backbone of the courtyard, reliable and able to endure hardships. With their help, this matter is half successful.

At this moment, Qin Huairu came out of the house with a basin of washed clothes in her hand. She saw He Yudong and Yan Bugui standing in the middle of the yard and walked over.

"He Yudong, uncle, Guangfu just said that you were discussing the purchase of grain?" Qin Huairu's voice sounded a little tired, but there was a tenacity in her eyes.

He Yudong nodded and briefly explained the matter. After Qin Huairu finished listening, she frowned and said, "Buying food is a good thing, but our family is short of money now, and I'm afraid we can't raise much money for the time being."