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

When everyone heard what Sha Zhu said, they all expressed their support. They believed that Sha Zhu would learn a lesson from this experience and grow into a more mature and rational person.

Under the strict requirements of the uncle, Sha Zhu had to work hard in the yard every day, sweeping fallen leaves and weeds, cleaning up garbage, and making the yard look brand new. Sha Zhu knew his mistakes and silently accepted the punishment, reflecting on his mistakes while working.

While sweeping the yard, Sha Zhu often encountered some small animals, such as squirrels busy foraging, hares leisurely basking in the sun, and birds jumping around. He observed them and couldn't help but feel a little envious. Although these small animals live a simple life, they are free and have no worries, and they don't have to worry about being punished.

Sha Zhu secretly made up his mind to live a free and happy life like these little animals. He decided to work hard to change himself and never do anything that would make him regret.

In addition to sweeping the yard, Sha Zhu also has to do some other odd jobs, such as repairing damaged fences, cleaning clogged drainage pipes, etc. While working, he thinks about his future. He knows that if he wants to live a better life, he must be down-to-earth and work hard.

During this month, Sha Zhu found that he had become stronger and braver. He learned to face difficulties and no longer give up easily, but bravely meet challenges. He also learned to cherish everything he has now, no longer be greedy and dissatisfied, but be full of gratitude and cherish the happiness in front of him.

Finally, a month later, Sha Zhu completed his task and the compound became more tidy and beautiful. Seeing the change in Sha Zhu, the old man was secretly pleased. He knew that Sha Zhu had learned a lesson from this incident and had grown into a more mature and stable person.

"Shazhu, you did a great job." The uncle's voice was full of praise, "You have proved yourself to be a trustworthy person."

On that summer evening, the house was filled with heat and the aroma of food. Qin Huairu stood in the kitchen, busy preparing dinner. She was frying golden eggs, stir-frying vegetables, and a pot of steaming rice was boiling.

Suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door. "Knock, knock, knock!" Qin Huairu put down the spoon in her hand, walked to the door, opened it, and found that it was Sha Zhu standing outside.

"Brother Yuzhu, why are you here?" Qin Huairu asked in surprise.

"I'm hungry." Sha Zhu's voice was a little low, and there was a hint of shyness in his eyes.

Qin Huairu glanced at the bags behind Sha Zhu and understood. "You didn't bring any food?"

Sha Zhu nodded somewhat awkwardly, "Yes, I forgot."

Qin Huairu sighed inwardly. She knew that Shazhu, a big boy, often forgot some basic things. But she couldn't bear to see him hungry.

"Come in, I just cooked." Qin Huairu opened the door and let Sha Zhu in.

Sha Zhu followed Qin Huairu into the kitchen. He looked at the food on the table and smiled unconsciously. He was secretly glad that he could have a hot meal today.

Qin Huairu was busy carrying the dishes and placing them on the table. She cooked a pot of full rice, fried a plate of delicious vegetables, and a hot egg.

"Please sit down, the meal will be ready soon." Qin Huairu called to Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu followed Qin Huairu's instructions and sat on the chair next to the dining table. He looked at the food on the table and his saliva flowed down involuntarily. He hadn't eaten such a sumptuous meal for a long time.

Qin Huairu brought the food to the table one by one and sat opposite Sha Zhu. She picked up a piece of green vegetable with chopsticks and put it into Sha Zhu's bowl.

"Come, eat." Qin Huairu said to Sha Zhu with a smile.

Sha Zhu took the bowl and chopsticks and looked at Qin Huairu a little embarrassedly. "I'm afraid that eating your meal will cause you trouble."

Qin Huairu shook her head. "No, just think of it as a guest dinner."

After hearing what Qin Huairu said, Sha Zhu felt warm in his heart. He knew that Qin Huairu was a kind person and would not care about these trivial matters.

So Sha Zhu began to taste the delicacies on the table. The hot rice, the fresh and delicious vegetables, and the golden eggs, every bite made him feel satisfied and happy.

Zhou Dong stood under the eaves of the courtyard, looking at the falling sycamore leaves, feeling relaxed. In this late spring and early summer evening, the air smelled a little dusty, and the sound of neighbors' gossip echoed in the courtyard.

"Zhou Dong! Come and help me get something." Yan Bugui shouted from the street, carrying a large bag of goods brought back from the market. Zhou Dong walked over, took the things, and said with a smile: "Uncle Yan, what good goods are there in the market today?"

"Hey, we're lucky today. We got some fresh grass carp. We can have some braised grass carp tonight." Yan Bugui's eyes were shining with excitement.

The two chatted and walked into the yard. Qin Huairu was washing vegetables at the door. Seeing Zhou Dong, she whispered, "Zhou Dong, come to my house for dinner tonight. I have prepared some dishes."

"Okay, I won't be polite then." Zhou Dong responded with a smile. Qin Huairu's cooking skills were well-known in the compound, especially her stewed chicken, which always left people with an endless aftertaste.

When they walked past the Liu family's yard, Liu Guangfu and Liu Haizhong were discussing something intensely. When they heard Zhou Dong's footsteps, Liu Guangfu looked up and shouted, "Zhou Dong, come here and judge for yourself. Do you think it's better to work as a laborer or to open a small shop?"

Zhou Dong smiled and shook his head: "It depends on personal preference and ability. Every choice has its advantages and risks."

During the discussion, Yi Zhonghai came over from the opposite side. He was another warm-hearted person in the hospital who often helped everyone solve problems. "Zhou Dong, I heard that you helped Bang Geng repair his bicycle recently?"

"Yes, the bicycle chain was old and broken, so I replaced it with a new one." Zhou Dong replied.

As she was talking, the deaf old lady slowly came over with some vegetables she had grown herself. "Zhou Dong, these are the vegetables I grew myself, take some and try them." She handed Zhou Dong a bag of vegetables. Although the deaf old lady spoke loudly, she was full of care.

Zhou Dong took it and said gratefully: "Thank you, old lady, the vegetables you grow are always very sweet."

Later, Jia Dongxu and Jia Zhang came out of their home. Jia Dongxu was going to the cinema in the city center to watch a newly released movie. "Zhou Dong, are you interested in going to the movies together? "Life and Death" is showing tonight. I heard it's very touching."

"I won't go this time. I've already promised Qin Huairu that I'll go to her house for dinner tonight." Zhou Dong refused with a smile.

Life in the courtyard is always so simple and full of warmth. Everyone has their own story, and Zhou Dong, as a member of this compound, can always integrate into everyone's story, bring some laughter in his own way, and comfort those in need. In the evening, he participated in the dinner at Qin Huairu's house as usual. Everyone sat together, shared delicious food, and talked and laughed.

This is Zhou Dong's daily life. Although not luxurious, it is warm and fulfilling. In this quadrangle, every day is a new beginning. Every day, Zhou Dong weaves a warm story between himself and his neighbors in his own way.

Qin Huairu lived in poverty and frequently borrowed food from her neighbors, and Zhou Dong often lent a helping hand.

Zhou Dong stood in the courtyard of the quadrangle, holding a few bags of coarse grains bought from the market. The sunlight shone on him through the gaps in the leaves, adding a bit of warmth to the old courtyard. He was about to go back to the house when he suddenly heard the voice of his neighbor Qin Huairu coming from the other end of the courtyard.

"Zhou Dong, can you help me?" Qin Huairu stood at the door with a little embarrassment on her face.

Zhou Dong turned around and saw Qin Huairu standing there, holding a worn-out cloth bag in her hand. Qin Huairu's husband Jia Dongxu had been having trouble at work recently, and the family was living in a tight spot.

"Sister Qin, is there anything I can help you with?" Zhou Dong walked over with concern in his eyes.

Qin Huairu sighed slightly and whispered, "Zhou Dong, we are running low on food recently, and Dongxu hasn't made any money... Can you lend us some food?"

Zhou Dong nodded, and without saying anything, he handed the coarse grains in his hand to her: "Take these, they will last for a few days."

Qin Huairu's eyes flashed with gratitude, but she felt a little uneasy: "How can I feel embarrassed about this? I will definitely pay it back in the future."

"Don't be polite. We are all neighbors. It's only natural for us to help each other." Zhou Dong smiled and patted Qin Huairu on the shoulder. "Take it back quickly. Don't let the children go hungry."

Qin Huairu thanked him repeatedly and hurried back to the house with the food. Zhou Dong looked at her back and felt a little emotional. These days, life is not easy and everyone has difficulties. Thinking of this, he turned back to his room and prepared to continue packing the things he bought.

Not long after he sat down, there was another knock on the door. Zhou Dong got up and opened the door, and saw Liu Guangtian standing outside with an anxious look on his face.

"Zhou Dong, I need to trouble you with something." Liu Guangtian's voice trembled a little.

"Brother Guangtian, what's the urgent matter?" Zhou Dong looked at him with some confusion.

"My brother Liu Guangfu was injured in the factory and is now in the hospital for treatment. He needs some money... Can you lend me some for emergency use?" Liu Guangtian's eyes were full of expectation and helplessness.

Zhou Dong frowned. Although his family was not rich, he could not stand by and watch the victim die. He nodded and said, "Wait a moment. I'll go get the money."

Zhou Dong went into the room and took out some savings from the wooden box under the bed. He walked to the door and handed them to Liu Guangtian: "Use these first. If you don't have enough, come back to me."

Liu Guangtian took the money and shook Zhou Dong's hand excitedly: "Thank you, Zhou Dong! You really helped a lot this time!"