Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

In the mountains and forests outside the city, He Yuzhu and his classmates enjoyed the beautiful scenery and collected wild food. They washed their hands by the clear stream and talked and laughed in the sunshine, as if they had returned to their carefree childhood.

He Yuzhu picked some wild mushrooms and wild vegetables from the mountains, thinking that he could make a special dish with these fresh ingredients. After returning home, he couldn't wait to start experimenting. He combined wild mushrooms and wild vegetables with his specialty dishes to create a unique delicacy.

After the new dish was launched in the restaurant, it was warmly welcomed by customers. Everyone praised the unique flavor of the dish, which was unforgettable. He Yuzhu felt extremely satisfied when he saw the satisfied smiles of the customers.

At the same time, Xu Damao's bookstore is also developing. He has held many book clubs and lectures, attracting more and more book lovers. Every time there is an event, the bookstore is always full, and everyone discusses books and shares their experiences together. The atmosphere is very lively.

One night, He Yuzhu and Xu Damao were sitting in a restaurant, eating and talking about their respective careers. Xu Damao said, "Yuzhu, I noticed that your dishes have become more and more creative recently. Have you learned something new?"

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded, "Yes, I participated in a cooking training class and went to the suburbs with my classmates to collect folk songs. I learned a lot. How about you, how is the bookstore business?"

Xu Damao smiled proudly. "The bookstore is doing very well. Many people come to every reading club and lecture. Everyone says that this is a place where people can find spiritual comfort."

He Yuzhu raised his glass and said, "Come on, let's drink to our cause!"

The two clinked glasses and talked about their future plans and dreams. He Yuzhu knew that although the road ahead was still full of challenges, with the support of his friends and his own efforts, he would be able to go further.

Late at night, He Yuzhu returned home and lay on the bed, his mind reverberating with the busy and fulfilling day. He knew that every step of effort was to get closer to his dream. The road ahead was still long, and he was ready to meet all challenges.

Xu Damao is Yuzhu's old neighbor. Although they are not mortal enemies, Xu Damao's character always makes Yuzhu unhappy. Xu Damao is cunning, selfish, and always thinking about how to take advantage of others. This is no secret in the courtyard. Although everyone does not say it, they are wary of him in their hearts.

That morning, Yu Zhu had just cleaned the yard and was about to go to work when he heard a noise coming from the yard. He walked over curiously and found a group of people gathered in the yard. Xu Damao was standing in the middle, his face was livid and he looked very excited.

"Xu Damao, what's wrong with you?" Yu Zhu walked over and asked with concern.

"Don't mention it!" Xu Damao waved his hands angrily, "I quit!"

This statement caused quite a stir in the yard. Everyone knew that Xu Damao had a stable job in the factory. Although he was not very popular, he lived a pretty good life. The fact that he resigned was really unexpected.

"Why did you resign? What happened?" Uncle Li in the yard couldn't help but ask.

Xu Damao said indignantly: "The factory leaders are too much. I have worked so hard for so many years, but they criticized me for such a small matter. I can't stand this kind of anger. I quit!"

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. They all knew Xu Damao's temper and character. The factory leaders could force him into this state, so the matter must not be simple.

Yu Zhu frowned and thought to himself: Xu Damao is usually selfish, so his resignation this time must not be so simple. In order not to affect the neighborhood relationship in the courtyard, he decided to find out the truth of the matter.

So, Yu Zhu patted Xu Damao on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Da Mao, impulsiveness will not solve the problem. Why don't you calm down first and explain the whole story to us. Maybe we can help you with some advice."

After hearing this, Xu Damao calmed down a little. He sighed and said, "Actually, this is what happened. Yesterday, the factory received a large order, and the production line I was in charge of suddenly had a small problem, resulting in a drop in production. When the leader found out, he criticized me in public, saying that I was irresponsible at work and affected the progress of the entire factory. I resigned in anger."

Yu Zhu nodded and said, "It is true that the criticism from the factory is hard to accept, but resigning may not be a good way to solve the problem. Let's put it this way, Damao, you go to the factory to find the leader and explain the situation clearly to see if there is any chance of a turnaround."

Xu Damao hesitated for a moment, felt that what Yuzhu said made sense, and decided to give it a try.

Yuzhu accompanied Xu Damao to the factory and found the leader, explaining in detail the problems with the production line and the reason for Xu Damao's resignation. The leader's expression eased a lot after hearing this, and he said, "Xu Damao, we have seen your work attitude. It was indeed because we were too impatient yesterday that we caused you to misunderstand. Since you are willing to explain clearly, we also hope that you can continue to stay in the factory and make contributions to everyone."

After hearing what his leader said, Xu Damao's anger subsided and he nodded in agreement. Yu Zhu heaved a sigh of relief, knowing that his mediation had worked.

After returning to the courtyard, everyone was happy to see Xu Damao regain his spirits. Yu Zhu felt that the human touch and the spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance in the courtyard could not be destroyed by any difficulties.

In the following days, Xu Damao began to change some of his minor faults and became more active and responsible. With the help of Yu Zhu and the support of everyone, life in the courtyard became more harmonious and beautiful. Yu Zhu also became more convinced that as long as everyone is united, any problem can be solved.

After He Yuzhu returned to the courtyard, life seemed to have returned to normal. But deep down, he was always worried about Xu Damao's situation. Although the resignation issue was temporarily resolved, Xu Damao's mood swings and fragility made Yuzhu feel that things were not that simple. The interpersonal relationships in the courtyard were complicated, and there were unknown stories behind everyone.

One afternoon a few days later, Yuzhu was busy at the factory when he suddenly received a call from an old friend at the factory.

"Yuzhui, Xu Damao didn't come to work today. How is he doing recently?" The concerned voice of an old friend came from the other end of the phone.

Yu Zhu was stunned, and suddenly felt a little uneasy. Xu Damao had promised to start working again a few days ago, so why did he suddenly stop coming?