Siheyuan: The rise and fall of the He family is our responsibility

At this time, an uninvited guest arrived in the courtyard - Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Xiao'e is a well-known real estate developer nearby. She has a strong personality and is very decisive in her work. She has always coveted the Siheyuan, believing that it has great commercial development potential. Previously, she was unable to intervene due to the city government's protection policy. But recently, she heard about the internal conflicts in the noodle shop and thought it was a good opportunity to take advantage of the situation, so she decided to go out in person and argue with He Yuzhu and others.

On this day, He Yuzhu was busy in the noodle shop when he suddenly heard a commotion outside. He went out to see that it was Lou Xiao'e and a group of people standing at the door of the noodle shop, walking in aggressively.

"Xiao E, what are you doing here?" He Yuzhu frowned when he saw her, feeling vaguely uneasy.

Lou Xiao'e sneered and said bluntly: "Yuzhu, I came here today to talk to you about this piece of land. I heard that there are some conflicts within your noodle shop. I think this is a good opportunity for us to sit down and have a good talk."

He Yuzhu's heart sank after hearing this, knowing that something was not right. He knew that Lou Xiao'e would never give up until she achieved her goal, and that her coming this time was definitely not out of good intentions. He signaled Yu Li and Qin Huairu to come out together, and the three of them faced Lou Xiao'e together.

"Lou Xiao'e, there is nothing to talk about between us. This land is our home and our livelihood. No matter what you say, we will not sell it to you." He Yuzhu said in a firm tone.

Lou Xiao'e smiled contemptuously: "Yuzhu, you are too naive. I know all the conflicts between you. Sooner or later, you will fall apart because of these problems. By then, it won't be too late for me to take over."

Yu Li stepped forward and said coldly, "Xiao E, don't think that our differences can shake our resolve. We will solve our internal problems and we don't need you to interfere."

Qin Huairu also agreed: "Yes, we will unite and get through this difficult time. Your conspiracy will not succeed."

Lou Xiao'e looked at the three of them, with a hint of coldness in her eyes: "Okay, okay. I'll see how long you can hold on. When you can't hold on any longer, don't blame me for not reminding you." After that, she turned and left, leaving the noodle shop with her people.

He Yuzhu, Yu Li and Qin Huairu looked at her from behind and felt a sense of pressure in their hearts. The appearance of Lou Xiao'e made them realize that the external threat was more serious than they had imagined. If they could not resolve the internal conflicts as soon as possible, they would most likely be defeated by external forces.

Back in the noodle shop, He Yuzhu called a meeting of all employees and explained the current situation in detail. He emphasized that in the face of external threats, they must unite and there must be no more disagreements and infighting.

Yu Li and Qin Huairu also agreed. They decided to put aside their personal grudges for the time being and focus on coping with the current crisis together. They knew that only by uniting as one can they defeat the powerful external enemies and protect the interests of the noodle shop and the courtyard.

In the days that followed, He Yuzhu and his team redoubled their efforts to run the noodle shop, while also strengthening their ties with the city government to gain more support and protection. They also took the initiative to unite with neighboring businesses to form an alliance to jointly fight commercial development, helping and supporting each other.

However, the internal conflict was still not completely resolved. One night, when Yu Li and Qin Huairu were busy in the kitchen, they suddenly started arguing again over the cooking method of a dish.

"Yu Li, this dish cannot be changed anymore. Some customers have reported that the taste is not right." Qin Huairu insisted.

"Huai Ru, you are too conservative. We need innovation and can't always stick to the old ways." Yu Li retorted unyieldingly.

The argument between the two attracted He Yuzhu, who looked at them and felt helpless. He knew that if this conflict was not resolved in time, it would sooner or later affect the business of the entire noodle shop. He walked over and said calmly: "Okay, okay, stop arguing. We can make two versions of the dishes and let the customers choose. This way, we can preserve tradition and have innovation, and everyone will be satisfied."

Yu Li and Qin Huairu listened to He Yuzhu's words. Although they were still dissatisfied, they could only accept this compromise plan temporarily. They knew that the current situation did not allow for any more disputes and they had to work together to overcome the difficulties.

However, Lou Xiao'e did not give up her plan. She secretly collected a lot of information about the noodle shop and prepared for the next move. She knew that in order to completely defeat He Yuzhu, she had to find their weaknesses.

A few days later, Lou Xiao'e came to the courtyard again. This time, instead of publicly demonstrating, she secretly found some dissatisfied neighbors and tried to incite them to fight against He Yuzhu. She spread rumors and exaggerated the negative impact of municipal renovation in an attempt to provoke conflicts within the courtyard.

One night, Huaihua heard the neighbors whispering in the yard and felt uneasy. She decided to go to her grandfather and tell him what happened. After hearing what happened, her grandfather frowned, knowing that the matter was not simple.

"Huaihua, Lou Xiao'e is too cunning. We can't let her conspiracy succeed. Go tell Yuzhu to strengthen communication with the neighbors and try to resolve their misunderstandings." Grandpa said in a deep voice.

Huaihua nodded and immediately went to find He Yuzhu to tell him what his grandfather said. After hearing this, He Yuzhu realized the seriousness of the matter and decided to take immediate action. He called the employees of the noodle shop and arranged for them to visit the neighbors separately to explain the situation and win their understanding and support.

In the next few days, He Yuzhu and his staff were busy visiting every household in the Siheyuan, patiently explaining the real situation of the municipal renovation and telling them about the operation and protection measures of the noodle shop. Their efforts gradually gained the understanding and support of the neighbors, and the conflicts within the Siheyuan gradually eased.

However, He Yuzhu knew that the real crisis had not yet passed. Lou Xiao'e would not give up easily, and she would definitely find another opportunity to attack the noodle shop. He must always be vigilant to prevent the other party's conspiracy from succeeding.

Just when everyone thought that things were gradually calming down, something unexpected happened in the courtyard.

One night, He Yuzhu was working overtime in a noodle shop when he heard a hurried knock on the door. He hurried out to see that it was his neighbor, Old Li, running over breathlessly.

"Yuzhui, it's bad! There's a fire in the backyard of the noodle shop!" Old Li said anxiously.

He Yuzhu was shocked when he heard this and immediately rushed to the backyard with his men. Sure enough, a raging fire broke out in a corner of the backyard and the fire spread rapidly. He Yuzhu quickly organized everyone to put out the fire and called the police to request support from the fire brigade.