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

The neighbors agreed and decided to write a joint letter to expose Liu Jianguo's crimes. He Yuzhu took the lead in drafting a letter, listing all the evidence one by one and describing Liu Jianguo's actions in detail. After the letter was written, everyone signed it and submitted it to the relevant department.

A few days later, Liu Jianguo was formally investigated and eventually sentenced for corruption and bribery. The residents of the courtyard finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the courtyard returned to peace and harmony. He Yuzhu still worked hard every day, protecting this small community with his wisdom and sense of justice.

However, after the news of Liu Jianguo's arrest, He Yuzhu also became the focus of everyone's attention. Many people expressed their gratitude to him and praised him as a hero of the courtyard. He Yuzhu always smiled and shook his head, saying: "We are all neighbors, and we should help each other. I just hope that our courtyard can always be so harmonious and beautiful."

He Yuzhu's words are plain but full of sincerity. People trust him more and more, and will turn to him first when they encounter any problems. He Yuzhu is also happy to help everyone, and has solved many difficult problems with his wisdom and experience.

One day, He Yuzhu was repairing a broken water pipe in the yard when he suddenly received a call. It was from an old friend of his, Xiao Zhang. Xiao Zhang's voice sounded very anxious: "Brother Zhu, I'm in trouble, can you come over and help me?"

He Yuzhu put down the tools in his hand and asked quickly: "Xiao Zhang, what happened? Don't worry, tell me slowly."

Xiao Zhang choked up and said, "Brother Zhu, I owe a foreign debt. The creditors come to collect the debt every day and even threaten to attack me. I really can't hold on any longer. Can you help me?"

He Yuzhu's heart sank. He knew that Xiao Zhang had not been doing well, but he did not expect that he actually owed foreign debts. He comforted him, "Xiao Zhang, don't panic. I'll be here soon and we'll find a solution together."

After hanging up the phone, He Yuzhu immediately packed up his tools and rushed to Xiao Zhang's home. He was worried all the way, thinking about how to help Xiao Zhang out of his predicament. Soon, he arrived at Xiao Zhang's residence and saw that Xiao Zhang looked pale and haggard.

He Yuzhu patted Xiao Zhang on the shoulder and said gently: "Xiao Zhang, don't be afraid, I'm here. Let's solve this problem together. First tell me how much debt you owe and who the other party is."

Xiao Zhang sighed and whispered, "Brother Zhu, I owe 50,000 yuan. The creditor is a man named Wang San. He has a group of thugs who specialize in debt collection. Their methods are very cruel."

He Yuzhu frowned: "Wang San? I've heard of this person, he's really not a good person. How come you owe him a debt?"

Xiao Zhang smiled bitterly and said, "Alas, I was confused for a moment and lost money in gambling, so I had to borrow from him. Now, I really can't pay it back."

He Yuzhu nodded: "I understand. Don't worry, leave this matter to me. I will find a way to help you pay off this debt, but you must not gamble again in the future."

Xiao Zhang looked at He Yuzhu gratefully: "Brother Zhu, I know I was wrong and I will never do it again. Thank you, thank you so much."

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "You're welcome. How can I stand by and watch my friend in trouble? You should rest first and don't go out for a few days. I will take care of this matter."

After saying that, He Yuzhu turned around and left Xiao Zhang's house. He decided to go talk to Wang San in person to see if the problem could be solved through negotiation. He knew that he had to be cautious when dealing with such people, but for the sake of his friends, he was willing to take the risk.

The next morning, He Yuzhu came to the teahouse that Wang San often went to. He looked around and saw a burly man sitting in the corner. It was Wang San. He Yuzhu walked up to him and said politely, "Boss Wang San, I'm He Yuzhu, I want to talk to you."

Wang San raised his head and looked at He Yuzhu coldly: "Are you the He Yuzhu? I heard you are quite capable. What do you want from me?"

He Yuzhu smiled and sat down opposite Wang San: "Boss Wang, I have a friend who owes you a debt, and he is unable to repay it now. I hope to discuss a solution with you."

Wang San sneered: "Solution? He doesn't pay me back the money he owes me, what do you think is the solution?"

He Yuzhu said calmly, "Boss Wang, I know you are a reasonable person. How about this? I can pay back part of the money for him, and we can pay the rest in installments. Is that okay with you?"

Wang San narrowed his eyes and looked at He Yuzhu: "You want to pay him back? Do you have the ability to do so?"

He Yuzhu nodded: "I can pay back 20,000 yuan first, and the remaining 30,000 yuan will be paid off in three months. This way you can get the money as soon as possible, so why not?"

Wang San was silent for a moment, as if he was weighing the pros and cons. He finally nodded and said, "Okay, since you are so sincere, I will give you this opportunity. However, if you can't pay it back in three months, you will be responsible for it."

He Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Thank you, Boss Wang, for your understanding. We will definitely repay the loan on time."

Coming out of the teahouse, He Yuzhu felt relieved. He knew that this was only a temporary solution, and the real problem was still to come. Back in the courtyard, he found a few friends to discuss how to raise the remaining 30,000 yuan.

After discussing it, they decided to borrow money temporarily to make up the sum. He Yuzhu also took out some of his own savings, and with the help of his friends, he finally raised 20,000 yuan and gave it to Wang San. He Yuzhu decided to repay the remaining 30,000 yuan slowly through his own labor.

In the following months, He Yuzhu worked harder and saved money, and finally paid off the remaining 30,000 yuan within the stipulated time. Xiao Zhang also changed his ways, never gambled again, and started his life anew.

All this made the neighbors of the courtyard admire He Yuzhu even more. They all felt that it was a blessing for them to have such a neighbor. He Yuzhu proved with his actions that a true friend is not only someone who shares happiness in good times, but also someone who shares joys and sorrows in bad times.

As time went by, life in the courtyard returned to peace and everyone lived a stable life. However, He Yuzhu knew that there would always be new challenges waiting for him to face in life. But no matter what difficulties he encountered, he would stand firmly by everyone like a big tree, protecting the neighbors in the courtyard from wind and rain.

One morning, just after dawn, He Yuzhu went out as usual. He was humming a little tune while walking in the alley, feeling particularly happy.