Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He Yuzhu nodded with satisfaction, "Let's take this one. I'll buy it later."

Just as the two were about to pay, Jia Dongxu suddenly said, "Yuzhu, I remember there is another store over there in the market with more new models. Should we go over and take a look?"

He Yuzhu thought about it and thought it would be okay to look around a little more, so he agreed. The two turned and walked to the other side of the market, stopping in front of a car dealership.

This car dealership has more models. He Yuzhu immediately spotted a black road bike with a streamlined body design, which looked particularly dynamic. Jia Dongxu was also attracted by this car, and the two of them went forward to take a closer look.

"Yuzhui, this bike is really great. It must be very exciting to ride." Jia Dongxu exclaimed.

He Yuzhu nodded and decided to buy the black road bike. He walked up to the shop owner and said, "Boss, I'll buy this bike."

The shop owner smiled and said, "Okay, you have a good eye. This car has just arrived and has very good performance. Please wait a moment, I will help you with the formalities."

He Yuzhu paid and got the bicycle. He and Jia Dongxu pushed the bicycle out of the market together, feeling particularly happy. Jia Dongxu patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Yuzhu, congratulations! This bicycle is really good. Let's go to the suburbs to ride it together some other day to see who rides faster."

He Yuzhu responded with a smile, "Okay, I'll definitely go together some other day."

The two chatted and laughed all the way back to the courtyard. When the neighbors in the courtyard saw the newly bought bicycle, they gathered around to admire it. He Yuzhu was filled with satisfaction and joy. He knew that his and Qin Huairu's life would become more colorful because of this bicycle.

That night, He Yuzhu couldn't wait to show Qin Huairu the newly bought bicycle. Qin Huairu looked at the bicycle with a gleam of surprise in her eyes. "Brother Yuzhu, this bicycle is so beautiful!"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Huai Ru, let's go for a ride together tomorrow. I'll take you to see the scenery."

Qin Huairu nodded, a happy smile on her face, "Okay, I'm looking forward to it."

Qin Huairu came to He Yuzhu's house early in the morning. She looked solemn and a little tired. She stood at the door, looking at He Yuzhu, silent for a moment, and finally mustered up the courage to speak: "Yuzhu, I have something to tell you."

He Yuzhu's heart tightened, and he hurried forward and asked with concern: "Huai Ru, what happened? You don't look well."

Qin Huairu took a deep breath, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes: "Yuzhu, I'm sorry, I...I can't marry you."

He Yuzhu was stunned. He couldn't believe his ears: "What? What did you say?"

Qin Huairu lowered her head, not daring to look He Yuzhu in the eye: "I'm really sorry, Yuzhu. I know it's cruel to do this, but I have to do it."

He Yuzhu's heart suddenly fell to the bottom, and his mind was blank: "Why? Why is this happening?"

Qin Huairu sighed and said slowly: "I know you treat me very well, and I know you have been working hard for our future. However, I found that my feelings for you are not love, but gratitude and dependence. I can't deceive you, and I can't deceive myself."

He Yuzhu tightly grasped Qin Huairu's hand and said anxiously: "Huairu, we can work together and face everything together. As long as we are together, nothing can't be solved."

Qin Huairu shook her head gently, tears in her eyes: "Yuzhu, you are a good person, you deserve someone who truly loves you. And I can't drag you down like this selfishly anymore."

He Yuzhu's hands gradually loosened, and he felt extremely powerless and painful. He didn't know what to say, and could only watch Qin Huairu slowly turn around and leave.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and He Yuzhu's world became dark. He returned to his room and sat on the edge of the bed, thinking about Qin Huairu's words in his mind. He could not understand or accept all this.

A few days later, the residents of the courtyard learned about this incident and all looked at He Yuzhu with sympathy. Seeing this, Xu Damao smiled gloatingly: "Alas, He Yuzhu, this is your bad luck. Women are unreliable."

He Yuzhu ignored Xu Damao's sarcasm. He just did his own thing silently, but his heart was still restless. As time passed, he began to understand that life had to go on. Although he had lost Qin Huairu, he had to be strong.

During this time, He Yuzhu received a lot of care and help from his neighbors, especially Lou Xiaoe, who always gave him caring words and a warm smile when he was feeling down. Gradually, He Yuzhu began to feel a little comforted.

On a sunny afternoon, He Yuzhu was repairing an old chair in the yard. Lou Xiaoe came over with some fresh fruit in her hand: "Yuzhu, take a break and eat some fruit."

He Yuzhu raised his head and took the fruit gratefully: "Thank you, Xiao'e. You always take care of me like this."

Lou Xiao'e smiled and sat on the stool next to her: "We are neighbors, we should take care of each other. Besides, seeing how hard you work every day, I also want to help you."

He Yuzhu's heart was warmed, and his gratitude was beyond words. He found that Lou Xiao'e's existence gradually helped him get out of his loss. Although Qin Huairu's regret for marriage had plunged him into deep pain, he knew that there would always be new hope in life.

As time went by, the relationship between He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e became closer and closer. They shared every bit of life together, supported each other, and gradually became an indispensable part of each other's lives.

However, fate always likes to play jokes. When He Yuzhu gradually walked out of the shadows and prepared to embrace a new life, Qin Huairu suddenly returned to the courtyard. Her appearance once again set off waves in He Yuzhu's heart.

That day, He Yuzhu was repairing his bicycle in the yard, and Qin Huairu suddenly appeared in front of him. She looked much more haggard, and her eyes were full of regret: "Yuzhu, I'm back."

He Yuzhu raised his head, was stunned for a moment, and then said calmly: "Huai Ru, you are back."

Qin Huairu nodded, tears welling up in her eyes: "Yuzhu, I was wrong. After I left you, I realized how important you were to me. I know I shouldn't have left you like this, but I really regret it. Can you forgive me?"

He Yuzhu looked at Qin Huairu with mixed feelings. He once loved her so much, but now, she came back when he was just starting a new life. He didn't know how to answer and could only remain silent.

At this time, Lou Xiao'e came out of the house and was slightly stunned when she saw this scene. She pretended to be calm and walked to He Yuzhu: "Yuzhu, you two have something to say, please talk it over."