Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Qin Huairu nodded to show her welcome. They walked to the seedling booth together and started to choose. While choosing seedlings, the two chatted happily, as if all their worries were thrown behind them.

Finally, they selected some blooming flower seedlings and some lush green plants and prepared to go back to the courtyard to beautify the yard. When leaving the market, He Yuzhu felt much brighter, and he felt that hope in life was slowly returning to him. Perhaps, as long as we treat it with care, all difficulties will be solved.

He Yuzhu stood in the yard, observing the flowers and plants in his hands, with an inexplicable joy in his heart. These flowers and plants will bring more vitality and beauty to the courtyard, revitalizing this once sweet and warm place. Although he still misses Lou Xiaoe in his heart, at this moment, he chooses to focus on the construction of his home, which has become his motivation to cheer up again.

While taking care of the flowers and plants, He Yuzhu's thoughts gradually drifted towards the future. He began to think about how he should change and how to face life again. The departure of Lou Xiao'e made him realize that unilateral sacrifice and grievance could not solve the problem, and he needed to be stronger and more rational to face the challenges.

Suddenly, He Yuzhu's eyes stopped at a pile of debris in the corner of the yard. He seemed to have thought of something. He decided to clean up the debris and rearrange it into a small garden to add a quiet corner to the courtyard. This decision made him excited, as if he had found a little fun in life.

So He Yuzhu began to take action, carrying bags of debris out of the yard and clearing a tidy space. Then, he began to dig holes, move stones, and trim the edges, bit by bit creating the ideal garden in his mind.

During the hard work, He Yuzhu's mood gradually calmed down, and the inner fatigue was washed away by sweat. He found that this kind of physical and mental labor made him realize the meaning of life more deeply. Perhaps life is a journey of continuous efforts and pursuit of beauty, and he is at a new starting point in this journey.

When night fell, He Yuzhu stood in front of the newly built small garden, looking at the clusters of beautiful flowers swaying in the breeze. He felt an inexplicable satisfaction and joy, as if he had regained the direction and motivation of life.

Back in the house, He Yuzhu prepared a cup of hot tea and sat by the window to sip it quietly. He couldn't help but think of Lou Xiao'e and the good times they had. Although he still felt a little melancholy and reluctant, he had learned to accept and let go. Perhaps, they each needed some time to adjust their state and find a new balance in life.

The next day, when He Yuzhu woke up, he found himself full of energy and fighting spirit. He decided to re-plan his work and set some goals and plans for himself. He began to tidy up his desk, flipping through a notebook, and scribbling various ideas and plans.

"Brother Yuzhu, where are you going today?" Qin Huairu walked over curiously and looked at his busy figure.

He Yuzhu stopped what he was doing, smiled and said to her, "I plan to go to the market and get some new flowers and plants to make the yard more beautiful."

Qin Huairu's eyes flashed with surprise, but then she smiled with satisfaction: "That's great, I'll tell everyone, everyone will be very happy."

He Yuzhu stood in the courtyard of the quadrangle, looking at the flowers and plants in front of him with a heavy heart. Despite his previous efforts, the anxiety and loneliness in his heart could not be dissipated. Lou Xiaoe's departure brought him a great blow, making him feel that the whole world had lost its color.

He tried hard to adjust his mentality, but every time he closed his eyes, Lou Xiao'e's figure always followed him like a shadow, and he could not get rid of it. He began to doubt his ability and doubt whether he could really face the challenges of life and take on the responsibility of the family alone.

"Brother Yuzhu, what's wrong with you?" Qin Huairu walked over and saw that his expression was a little abnormal, so she couldn't help but ask with concern.

He Yuzhu forced a smile and shook his head: "Nothing, just a little tired."

Qin Huairu saw through his disguise, but did not continue to ask questions, but just stayed with him silently. She knew that what He Yuzhu needed at this moment was not the care of others, but the comfort and firmness in his heart.

He Yuzhu felt Qin Huairu's thoughtfulness and felt warm in his heart. He knew that he couldn't keep indulging in sadness, and he had to cheer up and regain the motivation to live. However, it was not easy to do this. He felt as if he was trapped in a vortex that he couldn't get out of no matter what.

Day after day, He Yuzhu could not get over Lou Xiaoe's departure. He tried to distract himself through work and other things, but no matter how hard he tried, the pain in his heart could not be eliminated. He began to doubt his choice and his life.

"Maybe I did something wrong." He Yuzhu often talked to himself in the dead of night, trying to figure out the root of the problem. However, he could not find the answer and could only bury his worries deep in his heart.

Life in the courtyard continued, but it had lost its former joy and warmth. Although He Yuzhu tried to appear strong on the outside, he could not hide the pain in his heart. He felt more and more lonely and helpless, as if he was in an endless darkness and could not find a way out.

"Brother Yuzhu, do you want to go out for a walk?" Qin Huairu looked at He Yuzhu's gloomy expression and suggested with concern.

He Yuzhu shook his head and refused with a smile: "No, I still have some things to deal with."

Qin Huairu knew that he didn't want to be disturbed, so she said no more. She walked away silently, leaving He Yuzhu alone to think.

He Yuzhu stood in the yard, feeling the night wind blowing across his face, his heart was empty. He began to reflect on his past and future, trying to find a way out of the predicament. However, the confusion in the darkness made him feel more helpless. He didn't know how far he could go, nor did he know if there was still light ahead.

There is often a subtle sadness in her bright eyes. Lou Xiao'e was born in an ordinary family. She lost her parents when she was young and grew up in the care of her relatives in the courtyard.

With an empty heart, he began to reflect on his past and future, trying to find a way out of the predicament.