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

He felt that he had done nothing wrong, it was just that his dog accidentally touched the flower pot while playing, why did He Yuzhu get so angry? He felt that his beloved dog was wronged and He Yuzhu's blame on him seemed too harsh.

"Really? He Yuzhu is making a fuss over nothing." Xu Damao complained in his own courtyard. He felt that there was nothing wrong with his lifestyle, and He Yuzhu seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with it. He did not think about reconciling with He Yuzhu, because in his opinion, the quarrel was not a big deal, and He Yuzhu's reaction seemed too sensitive and emotional.

Despite this, Xu Damao couldn't help feeling a little uneasy. He didn't want to fall out with his neighbors, especially with an artist like He Yuzhu. After all, they would have to live in the same yard for a long time, and if their relationship became awkward because of a momentary unhappiness, it would not be good for either side.

This morning, Xu Damao stood in the yard smoking a cigarette, thinking about how to deal with this matter. He was not good at resolving conflicts with others, but he did not want the matter to continue to deteriorate. He thought of going to Lao Wu to discuss it. After all, Lao Wu was old and might have some wise advice for him.

"Old Wu, you see, I had a little conflict with He Yuzhu last night." Xu Damao sat at the small wooden table in Old Wu's house, trying to pour out his heart. "I don't think I did anything wrong, but he treated me very badly."

After listening to Xu Damao's words, Old Wu shook his head with a hint of warning in his eyes: "Young man, the most important thing when getting along with your neighbors is mutual understanding and respect. You have to know that everyone's lifestyle and habits are different. Maybe you should be more considerate of others, especially people like He Yuzhu who have an artistic temperament."

Xu Damao was a little touched after hearing what Old Wu said. Perhaps he really needed to consider others more, especially in the courtyard where they lived together. He knew that if this matter could not be properly resolved, it would not be a good thing for the relationship between him and He Yuzhu, as well as the atmosphere of the entire courtyard.

After a period of calm thinking, Xu Damao decided to find a suitable time to explain things to He Yuzhu. He knew that if the matter was delayed, it would only make the situation more awkward and tense. So, on a sunny afternoon, he came to He Yuzhu's courtyard.

He Yuzhu was painting in his studio. He was still a little nervous at the moment. The quarrel last night made him feel unhappy, but at the same time he also hoped to resolve this misunderstanding with Xu Damao. He felt that he might be a little too sensitive. After all, everyone has a unique feeling for their own creation and living space.

Xu Damao knocked on the door and entered He Yuzhu's studio. He Yuzhu looked up and saw Xu Damao coming. He was slightly startled, then put down the brush in his hand and motioned Xu Damao to sit down.

"Hi, Xu Damao, you're here." He Yuzhu tried to break the deadlock with a relaxed tone. "What's the matter?"

Xu Damao sat on the chair and said nervously, "I want to talk to you about what happened last night."

He Yuzhu nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"Actually, I didn't expect it to get so noisy." Xu Damao said with some embarrassment, "I knew my little waiter was coming to your place, so I would be more careful."

After hearing this, He Yuzhu's dissatisfaction seemed to ease. He understood that Xu Damao might not have meant it on purpose, but his emotions were indeed a little out of control last night.

"Well, maybe I was a little too excited." He Yuzhu tried to ease the atmosphere. "I didn't mean to quarrel with you. I just got a little emotional last night."

Xu Damao nodded to show his understanding. He felt that He Yuzhu's reaction might be a bit excessive, but he could also understand He Yuzhu's emphasis on and protection of his own creations.

"Well, I don't want to have a falling out with you." Xu Damao tried to find a proper ending. "Let's understand each other more in the future. If there are any problems, we can talk about them directly."

He Yuzhu smiled, and the unhappiness in his heart gradually dissipated. "Okay, let's understand each other, and this kind of thing will never happen again."

The two shook hands and resolved the misunderstanding. They realized that living together in a small courtyard for a long time would inevitably lead to some friction and unpleasantness, but the important thing was to be able to communicate and understand in time and maintain friendly relations between neighbors.

After He Yuzhu and Xu Damao put aside the conflict last night, the atmosphere in the yard was obviously much more relaxed. The communication between them became more natural and harmonious, as if the dispute last night was just an accident and did not affect their friendly relationship.

In the following days, Xu Damao paid more attention to controlling the activities of his son Xiaoer, trying to avoid unnecessary friction with He Yuzhu. Sometimes he would come over to chat. He Yuzhu immediately realized the seriousness of the matter, and he hurriedly asked: "Xiao Zhang, don't be anxious, talk slowly. What happened?"

Xiao Zhang's voice trembled: "Brother Zhu, I was framed, and now they want me to take the blame. I really can't hold on any longer, can you come and help me?"

He Yuzhu's heart tightened, and he decided to go to Xiao Zhang's residence immediately. Along the way, he was thinking about how to help Xiao Zhang out of the predicament.

Soon, He Yuzhu arrived at Xiao Zhang's residence and saw that Xiao Zhang looked haggard, with fear and helplessness in his eyes. He Yuzhu walked up to Xiao Zhang, patted him on the shoulder, and said gently: "Xiao Zhang, don't be afraid, I'm here. Let's solve this problem together. Tell me first, what kind of trouble did you encounter?"

Xiao Zhang said in a trembling voice: "Brother Zhu, I was framed by a man named Li Si, and he wants me to take the blame for him. If I don't agree, he will attack my family. I really don't know what to do."

He Yuzhu frowned: "Li Si? I've heard of this person, he is indeed not a good person. Don't worry, we will definitely find a way to solve this problem."

He Yuzhu carefully inquired about Xiao Zhang's specific situation and learned that Li Si was a gang leader with a group of thugs who specialized in illegal activities. Xiao Zhang was threatened by them and faced tremendous pressure. He Yuzhu decided to go to Li Si in person to negotiate and see if the problem could be solved through negotiation.

The next morning, He Yuzhu came to the bar that Li Si often went to. He looked around and saw a burly man sitting in the corner. It was Li Si. They talked about the weather, creation or other things in the yard, and gradually resumed their normal communication.