Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

"Uncle Liang, I understand your position, but this rule was indeed decided after everyone discussed it." He Yuzhu said in a firm tone, trying to remain calm.

Liang Ladi looked at He Yuzhu coldly, as if observing his reaction: "You can discuss it, and I can also put forward my opinions. This rule is not convenient for our Liu family, I hope you can understand."

Liu Lan also interjected: "Brother Yuzhu, this... I believe we can find a solution that both parties can accept."

He Yuzhu nodded, knowing that now was not the time for a tough confrontation. "Uncle Liang, please wait a moment. I'll go get you some fruit." He tried to ease the atmosphere while also buying himself some time to think about a response.

Liang Ladi sneered: "Okay, then go quickly."

He Yuzhu was secretly alert in his heart. He knew that people like Liang Ladi were not easy to deal with. After walking out of the courtyard, he quickly walked towards the market. On the way, he was thinking about countermeasures while picking fresh fruits from the fruit stalls.

"Brother He, what kind of fruit would you like to buy today?" the fruit stall owner greeted enthusiastically.

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded: "Give me ten kilograms of the freshest oranges."

The boss hurriedly packed the best oranges into bags: "These are the best we have. They are guaranteed to be fresh."

He Yuzhu took the bag, paid the money, and thought about how to deal with Liang Ladi's request. Liang Ladi's arrival undoubtedly brought new pressure to the courtyard. He not only had to maintain the original rules, but also had to consider how not to offend Liu Lan's relatives, so as not to cause greater disputes.

Back in the yard, He Yuzhu put the oranges aside, walked to Liu Lan and Liang Ladi, and handed them to Liang Ladi: "Uncle Liang, please accept these oranges. They are a little gift from me to you."

Liang Ladi took the bag of oranges and smiled: "Thank you, Brother He. But this is really not the reason why I came here."

He Yuzhu smiled faintly: "I know, Uncle Liang. We all hope to find a solution that both parties can accept."

Liang Ladi frowned: "Brother He, I still think this rule is a bit too harsh. Liu Lan is my family after all, I hope to give her some convenience."

He Yuzhu was silent for a while, and finally said: "Uncle Liang, I understand your concerns. In fact, this rule is fair to everyone. We are not targeting Liu Lan personally. If you have any suggestions, we can discuss it together."

Liang Ladi pondered for a moment, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes. "Well, since we have all agreed on this, I won't mention it for now. However, I will continue to pay attention to future events."

He Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that this was only a temporary calm. "Thank you for your understanding, Uncle Liang. If there are any problems in the future, we can always discuss it."

Liang Ladi nodded without saying anything more. He took the bag of oranges and turned to leave. Seeing this, Liu Lan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that this conflict had been temporarily resolved.

Back in the yard, He Yuzhu watched Liang Ladi's back gradually go away, but he felt a little uneasy in his heart. Although the crisis was successfully resolved this time, Liang Ladi's attitude made him feel a sense of crisis. He realized that in the days to come, there will be more challenges and tests waiting for them.

In the courtyard as the night deepened, He Yuzhu was still thinking about Liang Ladi's appearance. He knew that although the dispute was temporarily resolved, it was only a superficial phenomenon. Liang Ladi's attitude and the intention behind it made him feel that this conflict might be just the tip of the iceberg. He needed to be more cautious and prevent greater challenges that might occur.

The next morning, He Yuzhu got up early and decided to go to the market to buy some fresh beans. This was not only for daily needs, but also to relieve the stress and thinking of the previous night. Walking into the familiar market, he saw Qin Huairu busy in front of her stall, which was full of fresh vegetables.

"Good morning, Sister Qin." He Yuzhu walked to Qin Huairu and greeted her in a friendly manner.

Qin Huairu turned around and smiled: "Brother Yuzhu, good morning. What do you want to buy today? The beans here have just been picked from the fields, they are very fresh."

He Yuzhu looked at the beans and nodded: "Then give me five pounds. The vegetables here are really good."

Qin Huairu weighed the beans with a smile and handed them to He Yuzhu: "This is five pounds of fresh beans. I guarantee they will taste good."

He Yuzhu took the beans and paid for them. Suddenly, he thought of something he could talk to Qin Huairu about. "Sister Qin, something happened in my yard recently. I'm a little worried."

Qin Huairu was slightly startled, and looked at He Yuzhu with concern: "Oh? What's the matter? Do you need my help?"

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment, then told Qin Huairu what happened last night, including Liang Ladi's sudden appearance and his questioning of the rules. After listening, Qin Huairu frowned slightly: "It seems that the Liang family is indeed a little restless. Brother Yuzhu, you have to be careful, this kind of person is not easy to deal with."

He Yuzhu nodded: "I also realized it, Sister Qin. Although it has calmed down this time, we still need to be careful in the future."

Qin Huairu thought for a moment and said softly, "Perhaps, you can consider starting from two aspects. On the one hand, maintain the existing rules and order, and on the other hand, you can try to communicate more with people like the Liang family to find some common solutions."

He Yuzhu smiled after hearing this: "Sister Qin is right, more communication is indeed a good idea. I will try to talk more with Liang Ladi to see if we can find a balance point that both parties can accept."

Qin Huairu nodded: "Yes, communication and understanding are the key to solving problems. I hope there will be peace and harmony in your courtyard."

He Yuzhu looked at Qin Huairu deeply, grateful in his heart: "Thank you for your advice, Sister Qin. I will try my best."

Qin Huairu smiled and sent He Yuzhu away. She knew that what she said was just a suggestion, and the real problem had to be faced and solved by He Yuzhu himself. Every member of the courtyard had his own responsibilities, and He Yuzhu, as the core figure here, faced even greater challenges and pressures.

After He Yuzhu returned to the courtyard, he was in a complicated mood. He sat on a stone bench in the middle of the courtyard, holding the beans he bought yesterday in his hands, but he had no intention of dealing with them. Liang Ladi's words and attitude kept replaying in his mind. Every time he tried to find a better way to deal with it, he still felt confused and helpless.