Siheyuan: Selling antiques? Only making 28,000 RMB from 30,000 RMB

Jia Dongxu sneered, "Zhou Dong, don't play dumb. The dirty water from your family's vegetable washing every day flows to our doorstep. Isn't it you who did it?"

Zhou Dong's face darkened: "Jia Dongxu, our family has always been very careful about hygiene and has never dumped dirty water randomly. Why do you say it was us?"

Qin Huairu also came over and tried to mediate: "Everyone, stop arguing and let's get things straight first. Jia Dongxu, do you have any evidence?"

Jia Dongxu said with disdain: "Evidence? I just saw your old lady pouring water!"

Zhou Dong looked at him coldly: "Jia Dongxu, you must be responsible for what you said. My old lady has never poured water carelessly. If you have evidence, take it out, otherwise don't talk nonsense."

Jia Dongxu was suppressed by Zhou Dong's momentum, his face looked a little ugly: "Humph, I just saw it, so what? Your family is just unhygienic."

Zhou Dong's anger finally erupted: "Jia Dongxu, I respect you as a neighbor, so I have been tolerating you. Your words are unfounded, I will not admit it. If you continue to talk nonsense, I will go to the neighborhood committee to seek justice!"

Qin Huairu held Zhou Dong and advised: "Zhou Dong, don't be impulsive. Jia Dongxu, don't talk nonsense, we need evidence."

Yan Bugui also interjected, "Jia Dongxu, Mr. Zhou is indeed very careful about hygiene, and we all see it. What you said is indeed unfounded."

Jia Dongxu said angrily: "Okay, okay, you all side with Zhou Dong, I have nothing to say. Wait until something goes wrong, and see what you say!"

Zhou Dong took a deep breath and suppressed his anger: "Jia Dongxu, I don't want to argue with you. We are all neighbors. If there is anything, just talk it out and don't pick a fight at every turn."

Jia Dongxu glared at Zhou Dong fiercely and turned away. Zhou Dong looked at his back and felt helpless and tired. He knew that there would be many challenges in the days ahead, but he must persevere, for his grandparents and for himself.

A few days later, the neighborhood committee came to the courtyard to conduct a sanitation inspection. Zhou Dong's clean and tidy environment was recognized by the neighborhood committee, which made Zhou Dong feel relieved and calmed down the opposition.

That night, Zhou Dong sat with his grandparents and had a simple dinner. Grandpa looked at Zhou Dong and said earnestly: "Zhou Dong, Grandpa knows that you have spent a lot of effort on us. You must hold on and don't be defeated by these gossips."

Zhou Dong nodded and said firmly: "Grandpa, grandma, I won't give up. Don't worry, with me here, no one can bully you."

Grandma was so moved that she shed tears and gently patted Zhou Dong's shoulder: "Zhou Dong, you are a good boy. We are proud of you."

Just then, there was a knock on the door. Zhou Dong walked over and opened the door, and saw Qin Huairu standing outside with a bowl of hot soup in her hand.

"Zhou Dong, I made some soup and brought it to you." Qin Huairu said with a smile.

Zhou Dong took the soup gratefully: "Thank you, Sister Qin, you are so polite."

After Zhou Dong's grandparents finally settled down, life in the courtyard began to change. They brought a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits from the countryside, which were rarely seen by city people. Every morning, grandpa would set up a small stall in the yard and distribute these fresh fruits and vegetables to neighbors.

One morning, Zhou Dong just got up and saw that his grandfather had already neatly placed all kinds of vegetables and fruits on the stall. The neighbors in the courtyard gathered around, their eyes full of curiosity and expectation.

"Zhou Dong, these things your grandpa has are really fresh!" Liu Haizhong was the first to step forward, picked up a big red apple, and praised it highly.

Zhou Dong smiled and nodded: "Yes, Uncle Liu, these are freshly picked in the countryside, guaranteed to be fresh."

Qin Huairu also came over and picked up a handful of green vegetables: "Zhou Dong, these vegetables look appetizing. Where in the city can you find such good vegetables?"

Zhou Dong's grandmother smiled and said, "As long as everyone likes it, we brought a lot, everyone come and take some to try."

Yan Bugui also came over. Although he had some opinions about Zhou Dong's grandparents before, he couldn't help but walk over when he saw these fresh fruits and vegetables: "Zhou Dong, these vegetables are really good. How much is one pound?"

Zhou Dong shook his head: "Uncle Yan, you are too polite. These vegetables are all grown by ourselves. We don't sell them for money. If you like them, you can take them."

Yan Bugui was a little embarrassed: "How can this be done? It's not okay to take things without paying."

Zhou Dong's grandfather waved his hand and said, "Uncle Yan, these dishes are a token of our appreciation. We are all neighbors, so you are welcome."

Brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu also came over. Seeing the pile of fresh fruits and vegetables, their eyes lit up: "Zhou Dong, thank you so much. We can't buy these vegetables normally."

Zhou Dong smiled and said, "As long as everyone likes it, take more if you like it."

Neighbors picked up fruits and vegetables, praising Zhou Dong's grandparents as they took them. Soon, a warm atmosphere filled the yard, and everyone seemed to have forgotten all the unpleasant things that had happened before.

"Zhou Dong, your grandparents are such good people." Qin Huairu said softly to Zhou Dong.

Grandpa and grandma were able to adapt to life here so quickly."

Although there was still a bit of disdain on his face, there was a slight change in his eyes: "Zhou Dong, did you really bring these things from your hometown?"

Zhou Dong nodded: "Yes, Jia Dongxu, it's fresh."

Jia Dongxu hesitated for a moment, but finally picked up a bright red tomato and said softly, "Zhou Dong, what I said before may have been a bit too much. I hope you don't take it to heart."

Zhou Dong smiled slightly: "It's okay, we are all neighbors, if there is anything, just talk it out."

Jia Dongxu nodded, and seemed to have let go of the grudge in his heart.

That night, the courtyard was full of laughter and joy. Zhou Dong's grandparents sat in the yard, chatting with their neighbors, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

"Zhou Dong, this is great. Everyone can live in harmony." Grandma looked at Zhou Dong with relief in her eyes.

Zhou Dong nodded, and felt warm in his heart: "Yes, grandma, I feel relieved that everyone can accept you."

Grandpa patted Zhou Dong on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Zhou Dong."

In the following days, Zhou Dong's grandparents became popular figures in the courtyard. Every morning, neighbors would gather together, waiting for Zhou Dong's grandparents to take out the fresh fruits and vegetables, and everyone would chat while taking them, and the courtyard was filled with laughter.

One morning, Zhou Dong was busy in the yard when he suddenly heard Qin Huairu's voice: "Zhou Dong, come here for a moment. I have something to tell you."

Zhou Dong put down his work, walked over and asked, "Sister Qin, what's the matter?"

Qin Huairu smiled mysteriously, pulled Zhou Dong aside, and whispered, "Zhou Dong, I heard there's a market recently. You can go there to sell these fruits and vegetables. You'll definitely get a good price."

Zhou Dong was a little surprised: "Sister Qin, we brought these dishes for everyone to eat. It would be bad if we sold them for money."

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Zhou Dong, although everyone likes the things you brought, it's not a good idea to always give them away like this. Selling some at the market will not only allow more people to taste them, but also make some money. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"

Zhou Dong thought about it and felt that what Qin Huairu said made sense: "Sister Qin, what you said makes sense. But I have to ask my grandparents for their opinions."

Qin Huairu nodded: "Of course, we have to respect their wishes."

Zhou Dong returned home and told his grandparents about Qin Huairu's suggestion. After listening to it, his grandfather pondered for a while and said, "Zhou Dong, this is a good idea. We brought a lot of things, and we can't give much to the neighbors. Selling some at the market is a good choice."

Grandma also agreed: "Yes, Zhou Dong, this way we can still make some money to supplement the family expenses."

Zhou Dong nodded: "Okay, let's give it a try."

A few days later, Zhou Dong and his grandparents came to the market with a cart of fresh fruits and vegetables. They set up their stall and soon attracted many customers. When everyone saw the fresh fruits and vegetables, they all gathered around.

"These vegetables are so fresh, where do they come from?" a customer asked curiously.

Zhou Dong smiled and replied: "These are brought from the countryside, guaranteed to be fresh."

After hearing this, customers started buying, and soon more than half of the fruits and vegetables on the stall were sold. Zhou Dong felt satisfied and relieved as he watched the busy grandparents.

"Zhou Dong, this is great. We can bring the good things from the countryside to more people." Grandpa said to Zhou Dong with a smile.

Zhou Dong nodded: "Yes, Grandpa, this way we can also make some money to supplement the family expenses."

Grandma also smiled and said, "Zhou Dong."

When he returned to the courtyard, neighbors gathered around him and asked him about the situation at the market. Zhou Dong told them everything he had experienced that day, and the neighbors expressed their support.

"Zhou Dong, you did a great job this time. People at the market can also taste the good things you brought." Liu Haizhong exclaimed.

Qin Huairu also smiled and said, "Yes, Zhou Dong, your stuff is good, everyone likes it."

Yan Bugui also nodded: "Zhou Dong, you did a great job this time, we all support you."

Jia Dongxu stepped forward with an apologetic look on his face: "Zhou Dong, I was a little too harsh before, I hope you don't mind."

Jia Dongxu nodded: "Zhou Dong, you are a good person, we all know it."

In the following days, Zhou Dong and his grandparents would go to the market every few days to sell fruits and vegetables, and their lives became busy and fulfilling. The neighbors in the courtyard also became more and more accepting of Zhou Dong's grandparents, and everyone got along better.

One evening, Zhou Dong and his grandparents came back from the market. When they were about to enter the house, they suddenly saw the brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu standing at the door with anxious looks on their faces.

"Zhou Dong, something happened!" Liu Guangtian said anxiously.