Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Walking into the yard, Yuzhu saw Aunt Zhang and Uncle Li chatting. He walked over and told them about Xiaoming's family situation.

Aunt Zhang immediately expressed her support after hearing this. "Yuzhu, we must help with this matter. Xiaoming is a good child, and his studies cannot be delayed because of the tuition issue."

Uncle Li also nodded in agreement, "Yes, we in the courtyard should help each other. Leave this matter to us. If we all contribute money and effort, we will definitely be able to solve the problem."

Yu Zhu was touched and said gratefully: "Thank you. With your support, I believe I can help Xiao Ming."

People in the courtyard took action, some donated money, some provided supplies, and some helped contact the school to seek tuition reduction. With everyone's joint efforts, Xiao Ming's tuition was soon raised.

Seeing the people in the courtyard working together, Yuzhu felt a strong sense of belonging. He knew that no matter how difficult the future would be, as long as he had these lovely neighbors, he would not be alone.

At night, the courtyard was brightly lit, and everyone gathered together to celebrate the solution of Xiao Ming's problem. Yu Zhu looked at the smiles on everyone's faces and felt extremely warm and satisfied. He knew that this was just a small episode in life, but it deeply reflected the strong human touch in the courtyard.

The next morning, He Yuzhu woke up and found that there was no salt and oil at home. He frowned, thinking that he had been busy all day yesterday and forgot to check these daily necessities. In order not to delay cooking, he decided to go to a nearby store to buy some.

As soon as Yuzhu went out, he ran into his neighbor Aunt Liu. Aunt Liu greeted him warmly: "Yuzhu, good morning, where are you going?"

Yu Zhu smiled and replied, "Aunt Liu, good morning. I'm out of salt and oil at home, so I'm going to the store to buy some."

Aunt Liu nodded and said, "Oh, this is really a headache. I ran out of salt at home yesterday, but luckily I borrowed some from Aunt Zhang next door. If you're not in a hurry, I'll go with you later and buy some other things."

"Okay, Aunt Liu, let's go together." Yuzhu readily agreed and walked towards the shop with Aunt Liu.

Along the way, Aunt Liu talked about some recent events in the courtyard and mentioned the situation of several neighbors. Yu Zhu listened and thought. People in the courtyard care about each other, but everyone has their own difficulties and problems. Aunt Liu's husband has been in poor health recently, and the family is under great financial pressure, while Aunt Zhang is worried about the children's tuition. Yu Zhu wondered if he could do something to help them.

Arriving at the store, Yuzhu and Aunt Liu bought what they needed. On the way home, Yuzhu suddenly thought of holding a small market where everyone could exchange or sell the items they didn't need at home, which could not only solve some practical problems but also increase interaction and communication between neighbors.

"Aunt Liu, I have an idea. What do you think?" Yu Zhu said as he walked.

"What's your idea? Tell me about it." Aunt Liu asked curiously.

"We can hold a small market in the yard, and everyone can take out the unused items at home to exchange or sell them. This will not only solve some problems, but also increase communication among everyone." Yuzhu expressed his idea.

Aunt Liu's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea! I have some unused items at home that I can exchange for something practical. I think other people may have the same situation."

"That's settled then. I'll go talk to some neighbors tonight and get everyone's opinions." Yu Zhu suddenly felt confident that this small market would be a success.

In the evening, Yuzhu gathered several neighbors in the yard and told them his idea. Everyone thought this was a good idea and expressed their support and approval. Soon, the small market in the courtyard was scheduled to be held on weekends.

Early in the morning on the weekend, the courtyard was bustling with activity. Every family took out their unused items, including old clothes, books, toys, kitchen utensils, etc. Everyone set up stalls in the courtyard, interacted and exchanged with each other, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

"Yuzhu, this is a great idea! Look how happy the children are having." Aunt Zhang said to Yuzhu with a smile.

"Yes, this not only solves practical problems, but also enhances everyone's feelings." Yu Zhu also felt very happy.

At the market, Xu Damao also brought some old items to exchange. Looking at the lively scene, he felt warm in his heart. Although he had experienced some setbacks, the neighbors in the courtyard had always cared for and helped him, which made him feel very warm.

"Yuzhu, you see these old tools of mine are quite popular." Xu Damao said with a smile, holding an old hammer.

"Of course, there are a lot of people who are coveting your things." Yu Zhu joked, and the two of them laughed together.

The market lasted until the afternoon, and everyone gained a lot. Many unused items found new owners, and the relationship between neighbors became closer. Everyone in the courtyard felt extremely satisfied, and everyone expressed the hope that more such activities could be held in the future.

In the evening, Yuzhu returned home, sat at the table, and looked at the rich meal, feeling extremely satisfied and relieved. Through his own efforts, he not only solved the practical problems of his neighbors, but also enhanced the relationship between them. He knew that there would be many challenges and difficulties in the future, but as long as everyone united as one, they would be able to overcome everything.

Liu Guangfu is the owner of another family in the courtyard. The Liu family and the He family have lived in the same courtyard for many years, but the relationship between the two families is not harmonious. Liu Guangfu is a man with a bad temper and unreasonable. He has a bad reputation in the courtyard. Liu Guangfu is a small leader in a state-owned enterprise. He often bullies people around him because of his power.

He Dacheng often tolerated it, but Liu Guangfu's bullying became more and more severe. He began to make trouble for He Dacheng at every turn, and even insulted and ridiculed him in public. He Dacheng always endured it silently because he was afraid of implicating his family, but this also made him suffer great mental pressure.

He Yuzhu is a young man with a sense of justice. He works as a skilled worker in a factory. He is hardworking and well-liked by his colleagues. Whenever he sees his father being bullied, he always feels indignant. However, due to his family upbringing and his father's persuasion, he never directly conflicts with Liu Guangfu.

However, one day, the development of things completely changed He Yuzhu's patience. That day, He Yuzhu returned to the courtyard after get off work and heard his father's shouting and Liu Guangfu's cursing from afar. He hurried home and found Liu Guangfu punching and kicking He Dacheng in the yard, while the neighbors around were pointing and talking, but no one dared to step forward to stop it.