Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Xu Damao opened the door and was surprised to see Yuzhu. "Yuzhu, you're back so soon?"

Yuzhu smiled and said, "Da Mao, I just came back from the market and I have good news to tell you. A new small restaurant has opened next to the market and they are hiring. I have already asked for you and the boss said that if you are suitable, you can start working right away."

When Xu Damao heard the news, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, but he hesitated, "Really? But I... I'm afraid I can't do it well."

Yu Zhu patted his shoulder and encouraged him, "Da Mao, don't be afraid. You have to believe in yourself. We all believe that you can do it. I will go with you to meet the boss tomorrow. Let's take it step by step."

Xu Damao nodded and said gratefully: "Thank you, Yuzhu. I have been here for a long time thanks to you. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I would do."

Yu Zhu smiled and said, "We are all neighbors, and we should help each other. The most important thing for you now is to adjust your mindset and start over. As long as you work hard, there will definitely be good results."

The next morning, Yuzhu accompanied Xu Damao to the small restaurant. The boss greeted them warmly when he saw them. After a brief exchange, the boss had a preliminary understanding of Xu Damao's situation and decided to let him try working for a few days to see the effect.

With Yu Zhu's encouragement, Xu Damao gradually regained his confidence. He started working seriously, working diligently every day and trying to learn new skills. The boss was very satisfied with his performance and officially hired him.

A few months later, Xu Damao gradually regained his confidence in his new job and learned a lot of new things. He was no longer the person who retreated when faced with difficulties, but became stronger and more mature. Seeing the changes in Xu Damao, the people in the courtyard were happy for him.

He Yuzhu also felt the warmth and support from his neighbors during this time. He understood that the Siheyuan is not only a place to live, but also a big family full of human touch. No matter what difficulties we encounter, as long as everyone unites as one, we will definitely find a solution.

When He Yuzhu returned to the courtyard from the market, he was carrying a bag of fresh tomatoes. He walked along the familiar path, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. Today, he not only found a job for Xu Damao, but also bought the ingredients he liked. It seemed that everything was going in a good direction. However, he was not completely relieved. Xu Damao's problem was solved, but there were other people in the courtyard who needed care and help.

As soon as he returned to the yard, Yuzhu was stopped by Uncle Li, "Yuzhu, what good things did you buy?"

"Oh, Uncle Li, the tomatoes at the market are particularly fresh today, so I bought some." Yu Zhu replied with a smile and held up the bag for Uncle Li to see.

Uncle Li nodded with a smile, "Yeah, it's good. Is there anything else you need at home? I just brought back some local eggs from the village. I'll give you a few."

"That's great. It can go perfectly with my tomatoes to make scrambled eggs." Yuzhu took the eggs gratefully, feeling a warm feeling in his heart.

Back in his own courtyard, Yu Zhu put tomatoes and eggs on the table and began to prepare dinner. While he was busy, he was thinking about various things in the courtyard. Although the courtyard was not big, everyone had their own troubles and problems. Yu Zhu knew that as a member of this place, he had the responsibility to care for and help everyone.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Yuzhu put down the kitchen knife in his hand and went to open the door. It turned out to be a young mother in the courtyard, Aunt Wang.

"Yuzhui, the gas stove at my house is broken today. Can I borrow your kitchen to cook?" Aunt Wang asked somewhat embarrassedly.

"Of course, Aunt Wang. Come in, I'm just about to cook, let's do it together." Yu Zhu greeted warmly.

Aunt Wang walked in with her child, and seeing the ingredients Yu Zhu had prepared, she smiled and said, "Your meal today looks really good."

"Haha, these are all just bought from the market. What do you want to make today? I can help you." Yu Zhu said as he took out some vegetables and meat.

The two were busy in the kitchen together. Aunt Wang was cutting vegetables while sighing, "Yuzhu, it's so thanks to you. You are always so enthusiastic, and everyone is grateful to you."

Yu Zhu smiled and said, "We are all neighbors, so we should help each other. And I have learned a lot from you."

Dinner was soon ready, and Aunt Wang took the children away. Yu Zhu sat alone at the table, looking at the sumptuous meal, and felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart. Although he only did some small things within his ability, he felt extremely satisfied when he saw the warmth between neighbors.

After dinner, Yuzhu walked into the yard and saw Xu Damao sitting on a bench in the middle of the yard with a smile on his face.

"Da Mao, how was your work today? Do you feel okay?" Yu Zhu walked over and asked with concern.

Xu Damao looked up at Yuzhu, a trace of gratitude flashing in his eyes, "Yuzhu, everything went well today. The boss said I did a good job and encouraged me to keep working hard."

Yu Zhu heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this, "That's good, as long as you work hard, things will definitely get better and better."

Xu Damao nodded, his heart full of hope for the future. He knew that his life was slowly getting better, and all this was inseparable from Yu Zhu's help.

As the night deepened, the courtyard gradually became quiet. Yu Zhu sat in the courtyard, looking up at the starry sky, thinking silently in his heart. There would be new challenges and things waiting for him tomorrow, but he was not afraid. Because he knew that there were so many people in the courtyard who cared about him and needed his help, and his life was full of meaning and motivation.

The next morning, Yu Zhu got up early and prepared to greet the new day. He knew that there were still many things to deal with today, but he was ready. Walking out of the courtyard and facing the morning sunshine, Yu Zhu felt an unprecedented power surging in his body.

Just as he was about to go out, Yu Zhu ran into Xiao Ming, a kid in the courtyard. Xiao Ming looked a little down, so Yu Zhu asked with concern, "Xiao Ming, what's wrong? You don't look very happy."

Xiao Ming lowered his head and whispered, "Uncle Yuzhu, the school needs to pay tuition, but my family hasn't raised enough money yet..."

Yu Zhu's heart tightened, knowing that Xiao Ming's family situation had not been good. He touched Xiao Ming's head and said gently, "Don't worry, Xiao Ming. Just go to school and let me handle this matter."

After hearing this, Xiao Ming's eyes flashed with hope and he nodded heavily, "Thank you, Uncle Yuzhu."

After sending Xiao Ming away, Yu Zhu became more determined to help his neighbors. He decided to consult with the people in the courtyard to see if they could work together to help Xiao Ming's family overcome the difficulties.