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

"Zhu Zi, you're back early today." The third uncle looked up and greeted him kindly.

"Yes, Third Uncle, the work on the construction site was completed ahead of schedule today." He Yuzhu responded with a smile and walked over to sit next to the Third Uncle.

The third uncle nodded, put down the book in his hand, and looked through the thick glasses at He Yuzhu. "Zhuzi, I heard that you have been running around for our courtyard's affairs during this period. Thank you for your hard work."

He Yuzhu scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed. "Uncle, this is what I should do. The courtyard is our home, and I can't watch it being demolished."

The third uncle sighed, his eyes becoming deep, "Alas, the demolition has been going on for a long time. Everyone knows what you have done, but no one can predict the outcome."

"I will continue to work hard and never give up until the last moment." He Yuzhu's voice was full of determination.

"Good, good job." The third uncle patted He Yuzhu's shoulder with satisfaction, "But, you should do everything within your ability and don't tire yourself out."

"I'll pay attention, Third Uncle." He Yuzhu smiled, but his determination became stronger in his heart.

At this time, Qin Huairu from the next yard came over, holding a plate of freshly fried peanuts in her hand. "Zhu Zi, Third Uncle, I fried some peanuts, let's have a try."

"Thank you, Huairu." He Yuzhu took the plate and greeted enthusiastically, "Come, sit down and chat together."

Sha Zhu overheard that the third uncle was going to ride a bicycle to go fishing the next day to improve his life.

The winter in the courtyard is quiet with a hint of coldness. Snowflakes fall quietly, covering the courtyard with a layer of silver. He Yuzhu got up early, opened the wooden door, and the cold wind blew in his face, making him shiver. He stamped his feet, stretched his muscles, and then skillfully began to sweep the snow in the courtyard.

Just as he was waving the broom, Li Xiaoling came over with a bowl of hot soy milk. Her face was red from the cold, but she still had a sweet smile. "Zhu Zi, drink something hot to warm yourself up."

He Yuzhu took the soy milk and smiled gratefully: "Thank you, Xiaoling. It's so cold, you should also wear more clothes."

Li Xiaoling blinked her eyes mischievously and said, "Don't worry, I'm a native northern girl. This little bit of cold is nothing." After she said that, she turned around and went about her own business.

He Yuzhu drank soy milk, and the warmth flowed through his body, dispelling the cold. He stood in the yard, looking at the snow on the big locust tree, thinking about today's work arrangements. Just then, he heard a low conversation coming from next door.

"I plan to ride my bike to go fishing tomorrow. The food here is too monotonous. I have to find a way to improve it." This was the voice of the third uncle, with a bit of fatigue and determination.

He Yuzhu quietly approached the wall and eavesdropped on their conversation. He heard the third aunt say with some concern: "It's so cold, it's not safe for you to go alone. How about we wait until the weather is better?"

The third uncle answered firmly: "No, this weather is actually a good time for fishing. There are a lot of fish under the ice. I'm ready and will set out early tomorrow morning."

He Yuzhu was moved and decided to go and see tomorrow morning, maybe he could help. He returned to the house and continued to do his work, but he kept thinking about the third uncle's plan.

The next morning, before daybreak, He Yuzhu got up. He quickly put on his clothes and quietly walked out the door, where he saw the third uncle preparing his bicycle and fishing gear. The third uncle looked particularly determined in the dim morning light.

"Hey, Third Uncle, you're up so early?" He Yuzhu walked over with a smile and greeted him in surprise.

The third uncle was a little surprised, but then he smiled and said, "Yes, the weather is good, just right for fishing. Zhuzi, why are you here so early?"

He Yuzhu rubbed his hands and smiled, "I am also used to getting up early. Since you want to go fishing, why don't I go with you? It will be better to have more people to take care of you."

The third uncle hesitated for a moment, but seeing He Yuzhu's insistence, he nodded in agreement. "Then thank you, Zhuzi."

The two rode their bicycles one after the other, setting off in the cold wind. On the way, He Yuzhu and the third uncle chatted about the renovation of the courtyard house and the little things between neighbors. The atmosphere was relaxed and happy.

"Zhu Zi, you are young and energetic. We old guys have to rely on you." The third uncle said with emotion.

"No, Third Uncle, you are our treasure, we all want to learn from you." He Yuzhu said with a smile.

Arriving at the river, the two found a suitable spot and started fishing. He Yuzhu imitated the third uncle, cast out the fishing line, and waited quietly. The cold wind whistled past, and slight ripples appeared on the river surface. The surroundings were quiet and beautiful.

After a while, the third uncle's fishing rod began to shake, and he quickly pulled up the fishing rod, and a fat fish was caught. He Yuzhu was also excited when he saw it. He waited patiently and finally caught a fish.

"That's great, Zhuzi. You learn this skill very quickly." The third uncle praised.

"I still have a lot to learn from you." He Yuzhu replied modestly.

Two hours later, they caught a lot of fish and had a good harvest. The two happily packed up their tools and prepared to go home. He Yuzhu chatted and laughed with the third uncle along the way and was in a particularly good mood.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu shared some of the fish he caught with his neighbors. Everyone thanked him for his generosity, and the courtyard was filled with laughter.

"Zhu Zi, it's really thanks to you today, otherwise it would be very inconvenient for me to be alone." The third uncle said gratefully.

"No, uncle. It's my honor to be able to help you." He Yuzhu said with a smile.

The experience of this day made He Yuzhu and the third uncle closer, and he also felt more deeply the warmth and beauty of the Siheyuan family. In the following days, He Yuzhu continued to be busy with the construction site and the renovation of the Siheyuan, and he felt the responsibility and mission on his shoulders.

Although life in the courtyard is ordinary, every day is full of warmth and touching. He Yuzhu found his own value and belonging on this land. He used his hands and heart to protect this homeland he loved deeply.

On a sunny morning, He Yuzhu was about to go to the construction site when he heard several hurried knocks on the door in the yard. He opened the door and saw that it was his neighbor Aunt Liu, with an anxious look on her face.

"Zhuzi, something bad has happened! Xiaolong suddenly had a high fever last night and it hasn't gone away yet. We don't know what to do." Aunt Liu said anxiously.

He Yuzhu frowned and immediately realized the seriousness of the matter. He quickly decided, "Aunt Liu, don't worry, we will send Xiaolong to the hospital immediately."