Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He Yuzhu was shocked. It was just as he expected. Although he was mentally prepared, it was still hard for him to accept what his father said. He asked in a low voice, "Dad, where are you going?"

He Daqing looked into the distance, his tone was somewhat helpless and firm, "I plan to go to a quiet place and live a simple life. Although it's good here, I still feel a little uncomfortable."

He Yuzhu was filled with mixed emotions, including reluctance to see his father go, and understanding of his choice. He knew that his father had been traveling outside for most of his life, and perhaps he really needed some time to rest and recuperate.

"Dad, no matter where you go, I will support you. But I hope you know that this will always be your home, and you are always welcome to come back." There was a hint of sob in He Yuzhu's voice, but he tried to stay calm.

He Daqing nodded with emotion, "Yuzhu, thank you. You are a good son, and I am proud of you. Don't worry, I'm just going to recuperate for a while, I won't go too far."

The two were silent for a while, with endless thoughts surging in each other's hearts. As the night deepened, He Yuzhu looked at his father's back as he left, his heart filled with worry and reluctance about the future.

A few days later, He Daqing was ready to leave. When the people in the courtyard heard the news, they came to see him off. Aunt Wang had tears in her eyes, "Brother Daqing, we really don't want you to leave."

He Daqing smiled, with gratitude in his tone, "Sister, thank you for your concern. I'm just going to recuperate for a while, I won't go too far. Take care, everyone."

He Yuzhu stood aside, his eyes full of mixed emotions. He took a step forward and held his father's hand tightly, "Dad, be careful on the road, remember to come back often."

He Daqing patted his son's shoulder, a trace of reluctance and affection flashed in his eyes, "Yuzhu, take good care of yourself and Lou Xiao'e. I will come back often to visit."

After seeing He Daqing off, He Yuzhu was in a state of distress. He sat alone in the yard, thinking about every detail of his time with his father over the years, his heart filled with nostalgia for the past and confusion about the future.

Lou Xiao'e came over, sat down beside him gently, and held his hand. "Brother He, don't be sad. Uncle He is just going to recuperate for a while. He will be back."

He Yuzhu looked at Lou Xiao'e, a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes, "Lou Xiao'e, thank you. I feel much better with you around."

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said gently: "Let's face it together. No matter what happens, I will be with you."

He Yuzhu's heart warmed up, and he held Lou Xiao'e's hand tightly, as if he had found new strength and hope. He knew that although there were many uncertainties in life, as long as he had love and support, he could face everything.

As time went by, He Yuzhu gradually came out of the melancholy of his father's departure. He put more energy into work and life, and continued to warm everyone in the courtyard with his cooking skills and enthusiasm.

One day, He Yuzhu was busy in the yard when he suddenly heard a familiar sound of footsteps outside the door. He turned around and saw a figure that surprised him - He Daqing.

"Dad, why are you back?" He Yuzhu asked in surprise, with joy shining in his eyes.

He Daqing smiled and said, "I just came back to see you and bring you some goodies."

He Yuzhu felt a warm current in his heart and said with emotion: "Dad, welcome home. We have been waiting for you."

He Daqing walked into the yard, took out some local specialties and distributed them to the neighbors. Everyone gathered around him with happy smiles on their faces.

"Yuzhui, your father is such a good man. He still remembers us old neighbors." Aunt Wang said gratefully.

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded, his heart full of satisfaction and happiness. He knew that although his father chose to leave temporarily, the affection and concern between them would never change.

He Daqing stayed in the courtyard for a few days, chatting with everyone and sharing some interesting things in life. He Yuzhu watched his father interact with the neighbors, and his heart was filled with warmth and emotion. He knew that his father's return not only brought him joy, but also made the people in the courtyard feel the warmth of home.

A few days later, He Daqing left again. He Yuzhu saw him off to the door and held his hand tightly, "Dad, remember to come back often. We will all miss you."

He Daqing nodded, tears in his eyes, "Yuzhu, take care of yourself. We will meet again."

After seeing off He Daqing, He Yuzhu returned to the courtyard with a firm belief in the future in his heart. He knew that despite the many challenges and twists and turns in life, as long as he had love and support, he could face everything.

After He Yuzhu sent He Daqing away, he felt an indescribable sense of loss. Although his father said he was going to recuperate, he felt that his father might have decided not to interfere too much in his life in order to make him independent. This feeling made him feel at a loss.

One evening, He Yuzhu sat alone in the yard, holding a cup of tea in his hand, looking at the night sky with a dazed look. He was thinking about his father's departure, and his heart was filled with complicated emotions. He knew that his father's departure meant that he would have to face everything in life alone and shoulder more responsibilities.

Lou Xiao'e came over, sat down beside him, and asked gently, "Brother He, what's wrong with you recently? It seems that you have been in a bad mood."

He Yuzhu raised his head and looked at Lou Xiao'e, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that Lou Xiao'e had always cared about him, and he didn't want her to worry, so he forced a smile and said, "It's nothing, I'm just a little tired recently, I'll be fine after a rest."

Lou Xiao'e gently held his hand, her eyes full of concern, "Brother He, if there is anything, tell me and we will face it together. You don't have to bear it alone."

He Yuzhu felt the warmth from Lou Xiao'e and was touched. He knew that he could no longer dwell on his loss, as there were still many more people who needed his care and support. He took a deep breath, smiled and said, "Thank you, Lou Xiao'e. I feel much better with you around."

Lou Xiao'e nodded and said softly: "Brother He, we are a family. No matter what happens, I will stay with you."

He Yuzhu felt warm in his heart, held Lou Xiaoe's hand tightly, and said firmly: "Yes, we are a family, no matter what happens, we will face it together."

In the following days, He Yuzhu gradually came out of his loss. He knew that he could no longer rely on his father and had to learn to be independent and take on more responsibilities. In order to make himself stronger, he began to study and work harder, constantly improving his cooking and management skills.