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

He Yuzhu shook his head and forced a smile: "It's okay, maybe I'm too tired recently."

"You call this nothing? Go back and rest quickly, don't overwork yourself." Old Zhang said seriously.

He Yuzhu was persuaded by his colleagues to go home. Zhang Xiaomei saw how tired he was and felt guilty: "Yuzhu, it's all because of me that you have to work so hard."

He Yuzhu held her hand and said gently, "Silly, we are husband and wife, and we should take care of each other."

Under Zhang Xiaomei's careful care, He Yuzhu's health gradually recovered. Their lives returned to normal. Despite many twists and turns, their feelings became deeper and their confidence in the future became stronger.

One night, He Yuzhu and Zhang Xiaomei sat under the locust tree in the courtyard and talked about their dreams.

"Yuzhui, do you still remember the dreams we once talked about?" Zhang Xiaomei asked softly.

"Of course I remember. We are going to open our own blacksmith shop together and promote our craft." He Yuzhu answered firmly.

"I believe we can do it." Zhang Xiaomei leaned on his shoulder and said confidently.

In the following days, He Yuzhu and Zhang Xiaomei worked even harder. They not only made and sold various ironware in the blacksmith shop, but also participated in some handicraft exhibitions to display their works. Through these exhibitions, they met more customers and peers and expanded their influence.

At a handicraft exhibition, their works attracted the attention of a famous craftsman, who praised He Yuzhu's works and invited him to visit his studio.

"Mr. He, your work is excellent and I really want to work with you." The craftsman said sincerely.

"It's my honor to receive your recognition." He Yuzhu replied modestly.

In the craftsman's studio, He Yuzhu learned a lot of new skills and knowledge, which injected new vitality into their blacksmith shop. After returning home, He Yuzhu couldn't wait to share these gains with Zhang Xiaomei.

"Xiaomei, I think we can try some new designs, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern elements," He Yuzhu said excitedly.

"This is a great idea. I also have some new design ideas. We can try it together," Zhang Xiaomei responded.

They began to experiment with new designs and produced a series of unique ironware that not only retained traditional craftsmanship but also incorporated modern aesthetics and functionality, which was deeply loved by customers.

One day, an old customer brought his friend to the blacksmith shop and pointed at He Yuzhu's new work and said, "Master He, these ironwares are so beautiful. My friend likes them very much. Can you tell us about their production process?"

He Yuzhu smiled and replied: "Of course, these ironwares are made by combining traditional techniques with modern design. Every step requires delicate craftsmanship and patience."

The customers listened attentively and couldn't help but exclaim: "Master He, your craftsmanship is unparalleled."

As word of mouth spread, more and more people came to the blacksmith shop, and the business was getting better and better. He Yuzhu and Zhang Xiaomei's life gradually got back on track, and their dreams gradually became a reality.

One day, Zhang Xiaomei suddenly came up with a new idea: "Yuzhu, I was wondering if we could open a handicraft training class to pass on our skills to more people?"

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "This is a good idea. Not only can we let more people understand and learn traditional crafts, but we can also help them master a skill."

They began to plan to open a handicraft training class. From site selection to enrollment and course arrangement, they personally checked every detail. After some hard work, the handicraft training class finally opened.

On the first day, the training class welcomed more than a dozen students, some young and some middle-aged, all of whom were full of interest and enthusiasm for handicrafts. He Yuzhu and Zhang Xiaomei patiently taught each student, from the most basic tool use to complex production techniques, they taught step by step without reservation.

"Master He, do you think I am doing this right?" A young student asked nervously, holding up the work in his hand.

He Yuzhu walked over, took a closer look, and said with a smile: "Not bad, but the edges here need to be polished to make them smoother."

After listening to He Yuzhu, the student carefully followed He Yuzhu's instructions to make modifications and finally produced a satisfactory work. He said happily: "Thank you, Master He, I finally did it!"

"It's nothing. This is all the result of your hard work." He Yuzhu encouraged.

Under the guidance of He Yuzhu and Zhang Xiaomei, the trainees of the training class made continuous progress and produced many exquisite works. They not only learned skills, but also made friends and added fun to their lives.

The success of the training class made He Yuzhu and Zhang Xiaomei feel extremely gratified. They not only realized their dreams, but also helped more people. The neighbors in the courtyard were also proud of them and came to congratulate them.

"Yuzhui, Xiaomei, you are really amazing. Not only have you succeeded, but you have also inspired everyone else." Uncle Liu said with emotion.

He Yuzhu and Zhang Xiaomei's training class gradually gained popularity in the courtyard, with new students signing up every day. One day, a young man came to the door of the training class and asked timidly, "Excuse me, is this Master He's handicraft training class?"

He Yuzhu raised his head, saw the young man in front of him, smiled and nodded: "Yes, are you here to sign up?"

"Yes, my name is Wang Jianguo. I heard from my friends that I can learn a lot of useful skills here, so I wanted to come and try it." The young man said shyly.

"Welcome, Jianguo, come on, I'll show you around our training class first." He Yuzhu said enthusiastically.

Wang Jianguo followed He Yuzhu into the training class and saw the trainees concentrating on making various ironwares, with a look of yearning on his face. He Yuzhu introduced each workbench and tool one by one, and explained in detail the course arrangement and content of the training class.

"Jianguo, learning handicrafts requires patience and perseverance. Are you ready?" He Yuzhu asked seriously.

"I'm ready and I will study hard." Wang Jianguo answered firmly.

He Yuzhu nodded with satisfaction. "Very good. From today on, you are our student. If you have any questions, you can always come to me or Xiaomei."

Wang Jianguo started his learning career in the training class. At first, he was not proficient in using some basic tools, but He Yuzhu and Zhang Xiaomei patiently taught him.