Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

The story begins on a sunny spring day. The peach blossoms in the yard are in full bloom, and the air is filled with a faint floral fragrance. He Yuzhu is trimming flowers and plants in the yard with a satisfied smile on his face. Suddenly, he hears a low cry. Looking in the direction of the sound, he sees Qin Huairu sitting on a stone bench next door, sobbing with her head down.

Qin Huairu is He Yuzhu's neighbor, a gentle and kind girl. Her beauty and virtue make many young people in the courtyard admire her. He Yuzhu also has some affection for Qin Huairu, but he never expresses it, just silently cares for her.

"Huai Ru, what's wrong?" He Yuzhu put down the scissors in his hand, walked to Qin Huai Ru and asked with concern.

Qin Huairu raised her head, tears in her eyes, and said softly: "Brother Yuzhu, I...I regret the engagement."

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, shocking He Yuzhu's heart. He knew that Qin Huairu was engaged to a well-off young man. However, he also heard that the man was a playboy and not a good match. But this was Qin Huairu's choice after all, and He Yuzhu could only silently bless her.

"Why?" He Yuzhu frowned, his heart full of confusion and worry.

Qin Huairu sighed, her eyes revealing endless pain. "He...he treated me badly, often mocking me, and there were other women. I really couldn't stand it, so I decided to break off the engagement."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu's anger gradually rose. He knew that Qin Huairu was a good girl and should not be treated like this. "Huairu, you did the right thing and should not wrong yourself. You deserve better."

Qin Huairu looked at He Yuzhu gratefully and continued, "But I don't know what to do now. My parents are very disappointed in me because of this incident. People in the courtyard are also talking about it. I feel like I have become the target of public criticism."

He Yuzhu was silent for a moment, then said firmly: "Huai Ru, no matter what happens, I will stand by you. You are a good girl, and you shouldn't blame yourself for the mistakes of others."

Qin Huairu was moved to tears when she heard these words. She had never thought that He Yuzhu would support her so firmly. At this time, she felt unprecedented warmth and security.

As time went by, Qin Huairu, with the help of He Yuzhu, gradually walked out of the shadow of regretting her marriage. She cheered up and began to face life positively. He Yuzhu also cared and took care of her more, and the relationship between the two deepened unconsciously.

As the days in the courtyard passed, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu became closer and closer. They spent countless ordinary and warm days together, supporting each other and facing the ups and downs of life together.

He Yuzhu was always thinking about Qin Huairu. Although he seemed calm on the surface, the waves in his heart never subsided. He always felt that he could do more for her, especially in the days after she regretted her marriage. One sunny afternoon, He Yuzhu decided to find Qin Huairu and apologize to her.

He walked out of the courtyard gate with mixed feelings in his heart. Although he had been trying his best to help Qin Huairu, he always felt that he didn't care enough about her true feelings. Thinking of this, his steps became heavier. Walking through the narrow alley, He Yuzhu silently recited what he wanted to say.

"Huai Ru, um... I have something to tell you." He Yuzhu stood at Qin Huai Ru's door, his voice a little hoarse.

Qin Huairu opened the door and saw He Yuzhu. A flash of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. "Brother Yuzhu, come in and sit down."

He Yuzhu sat at the small table in Qin Huairu's house, feeling uneasy. He took a deep breath and finally spoke: "Huairu, I've always wanted to tell you that I'm sorry. I didn't see your pain in that relationship earlier and couldn't help you get out of the predicament in time. Now that I think about it, I really blame myself."

Qin Huairu was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect He Yuzhu to apologize to her for this matter. A warm current surged in her heart, and she said softly: "Brother Yuzhu, this is not your fault. You have helped me a lot, and I am really grateful."

He Yuzhu shook his head and continued, "No, I don't think I've done enough. Seeing you being wronged, I feel very uncomfortable. I hope I can take better care of you and protect you in the future, and never let you get hurt again."

Qin Huairu's eyes were shining with tears. She felt He Yuzhu's sincerity and care. These days, He Yuzhu has been silently supporting her and giving her strength. Her heart gradually softened and she gently held He Yuzhu's hand.

"Brother Yuzhu, thank you for your care and support for me all the time. In fact, I have thought a lot during this period. Although that relationship hurt me a lot, it also made me see a lot of things clearly. I know you are good to me and have always been good to me. I...I am also willing to rely on you."

He Yuzhu felt warm in his heart, and he felt Qin Huairu's trust and dependence. At this moment, he was more determined to protect her. "Huairu, we will face it together in the future. No matter what difficulties we encounter, I will be by your side."

Qin Huairu nodded, with a determined light in her eyes. She knew that she had found someone who was truly worthy of her support. The two smiled at each other, their hearts filled with expectations and hopes for the future.

As the days passed peacefully, the relationship between He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu continued to deepen. They spent many warm moments together and faced various challenges in life together. Every little difficulty became a testimony and test of their relationship.

One night, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu sat together in the yard, looking at the starry sky. He Yuzhu said softly, "Huairu, have you ever thought about our future?"

Qin Huairu leaned on He Yuzhu's shoulder and replied with a smile: "Brother Yuzhu, as long as you are here, I am not afraid of what the future will be like. I believe we will be happy."

He Yuzhu held Qin Huairu's hand tightly, his heart full of determination and faith. "Yes, Huairu, we will definitely be happy. No matter what lies ahead, we will face it together."

As the night deepened, the starlight shone on their faces, which looked particularly peaceful and beautiful. In this quiet night, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu's hearts became closer, and their future became clearer and better.

He Yuzhu sat in the yard, but he felt a little uneasy. Recently, Xu Damao's behavior made him feel a little strange. As an old resident of the courtyard, Xu Damao has always been a warm-hearted person and cares about everyone's affairs. However, He Yuzhu found that Xu Damao seemed to be particularly concerned about the relationship between him and Qin Huairu, which made him feel a little uneasy.