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

"That's great!" Bang Geng breathed a sigh of relief, "I knew you were a capable person."

Sha Zhu smiled and shook his head, "Don't praise me, this is just a small matter."

The two drank tea and chatted. Sha Zhu gradually discovered that Bang Geng was actually a thoughtful and considerate person. He was very sincere to his friends and was also very good at observing people's expressions. Being with him made Sha Zhu feel very happy, as if he had found a confidant with whom he could confide his thoughts.

In a warm atmosphere, Shazhu and Banggeng discussed together and made a plan to invite Teacher Ran. They decided to use an indirect way, by expressing respect and admiration for Teacher Ran, and praising his knowledge and character, to gradually arouse his favor, and then smoothly invite him out for tea or chat.

"This plan sounds good." Sha Zhu nodded, "I believe Teacher Ran will like it."

Bang Geng also smiled, "Thank you for your help, Shazhu. With your support, I am more confident."

The conversation between the two was very pleasant, and the mutual understanding and trust between them were further deepened during this time together. They believed that as long as they worked together, they would be able to achieve their goals.

After finishing his tea slowly, Sha Zhu stood up and said, "It's getting late. I have to go back."

"Okay, then I'll take you out." Bang Geng stood up and saw him off.

Qin Huairu was a little anxious when she received the message from Teacher Ran asking for tuition. She was a housewife, and her husband's salary barely covered the family expenses. Adding the children's tuition, life was always tight. She knew that if she delayed paying the tuition, her children might be expelled from school, which would be a heavy blow to their whole family.

During dinner, Qin Huairu accidentally brought up this issue with her husband.

"I heard that the school is asking for tuition payment again." Qin Huairu said cautiously.

The husband frowned and said, "This month's salary hasn't been paid yet. I'm worried too."

"But the child's tuition can't be delayed. If he doesn't pay, the school may expel him." Qin Huairu said anxiously.

"I know. I'm worried too." The husband said distressedly, "I'll go and ask for the salary again to see if it can be paid earlier."

Qin Huairu secretly prayed that her husband could get his salary smoothly and solve this difficult problem.

The next day, the husband went to ask for the salary, but the result was not satisfactory. When he came back, he told Qin Huairu with a frustrated face: "The boss said that the company's business has not been good recently, and the salary cannot be paid for the time being."

"Then what should we do?" Qin Huairu asked anxiously.

The husband was silent for a while, then sighed and said, "I'll go find some friends and see if I can borrow some money."

Qin Huairu felt annoyed after hearing this. She didn't know what to do. The child's tuition had been in arrears for several months, and now it was difficult to even guarantee basic living expenses. She felt helpless.

At this moment, Sha Zhu suddenly appeared at the door of the house. He heard about Qin Huairu's predicament and decided to help. He walked into the house and said to Qin Huairu with a smile: "Aunt Qin, I heard about your predicament. I am willing to help you solve this problem."

Qin Huairu looked at Sha Zhu in surprise, wondering what method he had.

Sha Zhu continued, "I have a friend who may be able to help us solve this problem. I will go to him tomorrow to see if I can borrow enough money to pay for the children's tuition."

Qin Huairu was moved when she heard this, and said gratefully: "Shazhu, you are so kind! If I can borrow the money, I will definitely repay you well."

Sha Zhu shook his head, "You're welcome, Aunt Qin, helping others is what I should do."

The next day, Sha Zhu went to his friend and managed to borrow enough money to pay for the child's tuition. When he returned to Qin Huairu's house with the money, she was so happy that she almost cried.

"Shazhu, thank you so much!" Qin Huairu excitedly pulled Shazhu's hand, "You are our great benefactor!"

When Sha Zhu heard Qin Huairu's sigh, he calmly held her hand and said softly: "Aunt Qin, I am not doing this for you to repay me, but because I can't bear to see you fall into trouble and be powerless. Helping you is something I am willing to do."

Qin Huairu looked at Sha Zhu with emotion, her heart full of gratitude. She never thought that a seemingly careless Sha Zhu would be so kind and willing to lend a hand to help others. In her heart, Sha Zhu is no longer an ordinary neighbor, but a respectable and lovely friend.

"Shazhu, you are such a good person." Qin Huairu said excitedly, "If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell me and I will do my best to help you."

Sha Zhu smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Aunt Qin, I will."

At this time, Qin Huairu's daughters Xiaodang and Huaihua came back from outside. They were surprised to see Shazhu at home.

"Mom, is this Uncle Shazhu?" Xiaodang asked curiously.

"Yes, Xiaodang, this is our neighbor Shazhu." Qin Huairu introduced with a smile, "He is a very kind person and helped us a lot today."

Xiaodang and Huaihua were curious about Shazhu after hearing this. They walked quickly to him and greeted him politely.

"Hello, Uncle Shazhu!" Xiaodang and Huaihua said in unison.

Sha Zhu squatted down, smiled and said to them: "Hello, girls."

Xiaodang and Huaihua were surprised by Shazhu's friendly attitude. They didn't have a good impression of him before and thought he was a little weird. But at this moment, their views on Shazhu have changed a lot.

"Mom, did Uncle Shazhu help our family in any way?" Xiaodang asked curiously.

Qin Huairu's heart tightened, not knowing how to answer her daughter's question. She looked at Sha Zhu with some embarrassment, not knowing whether she should tell them the truth.

Seeing this, Sha Zhu immediately said, "Xiao Dang, Huaihua, I helped your mother with a small favor today, but it's no big deal."

Xiaodang and Huaihua were very interested in Shazhu's answer. They asked him some more questions, but Shazhu just smiled and didn't say much.

The next morning, Sha Zhu came to Uncle He's door. He knocked on the doorbell and soon, Uncle He opened the door.

"Shazhu, you're here so early?" Uncle He asked in surprise.

Sha Zhu smiled and nodded, "Yes, Uncle He, I think we can talk about tuition today."