Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Yi Zhonghai laughed and patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder: "I will pay attention, I will pay attention. Go to work quickly and don't be late."

He Yuzhu nodded and walked towards the factory. Life in the courtyard continued. He Yuzhu knew that no matter how many troubles there would be in the future, he and his neighbors would face them together and get through them together. Because they were a big family, they cared about each other and relied on each other.

As time went by, life in the courtyard was still very lively, but Yi Zhonghai's bad luck continued to happen. On this day, He Yuzhu had just returned from get off work at the factory and was about to take a rest in the yard, but he saw Yi Zhonghai running over in a hurry, his face full of anxiety.

"Yuzhui, help me check quickly. My gas stove won't light up again. This is the third time!" Yi Zhonghai grabbed He Yuzhui, his tone filled with obvious helplessness and irritability.

He Yuzhu frowned slightly, thinking that the gas stove always broke down within a few days after it was repaired, so there must be a root cause that has not been found. He patted Yi Zhonghai on the shoulder and comforted him, "Uncle Zhonghai, don't worry, let's go and check and find the cause first."

The two came to Yi Zhonghai's kitchen, and He Yuzhu squatted down to carefully check every part of the gas stove. He found that the ignition device on the stove was old, and the gas pipe connection was a little loose, and it seemed that each maintenance did not completely solve the problem.

"Uncle Zhonghai, this stove is old. There is not much use in repairing it. We have to replace it with a new one." He Yuzhu stood up and said to Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai sighed, looking somewhat helpless: "Alas, my old problem is just like this gas stove, it can never be cured. It has cost a lot of money."

He Yuzhu's heart softened, knowing that Yi Zhonghai was not well off after retirement, so he said, "Uncle Zhonghai, how about this? I know a store with good quality and low prices. I'll go with you to have a look."

The two went to the store together and bought a new gas stove. After installing it, He Yuzhu carefully taught Yi Zhonghai how to use it correctly and reminded him of some precautions. Seeing that the new gas stove was working properly, Yi Zhonghai finally smiled and thanked He Yuzhu repeatedly.

A few days later, He Yuzhu was working in the factory when he suddenly received a call from Yi Zhonghai. Yi Zhonghai's voice was full of anxiety: "Yuzhu, bad, my bicycle is lost!"

He Yuzhu's heart sank. Yi Zhonghai's bicycle was his only means of transportation. It would be troublesome if it was lost. He quickly asked for leave, returned to the courtyard, and went with Yi Zhonghai to look for the bicycle. They followed the route Yi Zhonghai often took, asked one family after another, and even reported the case to the police.

A day passed without any results. Yi Zhonghai's face became uglier and uglier. He Yuzhu saw it and felt very upset. He knew that Yi Zhonghai had been having a hard time recently and was under a lot of psychological pressure. In order to comfort him, He Yuzhu decided to treat him to a good meal to relax.

The two sat down in the small restaurant. He Yuzhu picked up the wine glass and said to Yi Zhonghai: "Uncle Zhonghai, don't be too sad. We can buy another bicycle if it is lost. What's more important is your health. Don't hurt yourself because of these little things."

Yi Zhonghai picked up the wine glass, his eyes moistened: "Yuzhu, thank you for helping me all the time. I know I am old these years, and I can't handle many things well, which has caused you a lot of trouble."

He Yuzhu smiled and shook his head: "Uncle Zhonghai, don't say that, we are all family, and we should help each other. Look, you have helped me a lot. If you didn't worry about the things in the yard, it would definitely be a mess."

As they ate and talked, Yi Zhonghai's mood gradually improved. After returning to the courtyard, He Yuzhu kept thinking about Yi Zhonghai's bad luck and felt that something was wrong. Was there something wrong that caused Yi Zhonghai's frequent bad luck?

He decided to find an opportunity to talk to the old neighbors in the yard to see if he could find any clues. So he found Mr. Li, the oldest man in the yard, and told him what had happened recently.

After listening to this, Uncle Li pondered for a while and said, "Yuzhu, I think Zhonghai has been unlucky recently. Maybe there is something wrong with the Feng Shui of his family. You might as well ask someone who knows Feng Shui to take a look. Maybe they can find the reason."

Although He Yuzhu was skeptical about Feng Shui, he decided to give it a try for Yi Zhonghai's peace. He contacted a Feng Shui master who had a good reputation in the neighborhood and asked him to come to the courtyard to take a look.

After the Feng Shui master arrived, he carefully inspected Yi Zhonghai's house and finally said: "There are indeed some problems with the layout here, especially the location of the kitchen, which can easily cause family discord and lead to bad luck."

He Yuzhu told Yi Zhonghai what the Feng Shui master said, and according to the Feng Shui master's advice, he helped him adjust the position of the furniture and rearrange the kitchen. Although He Yuzhu was not sure whether this would really work, he hoped that through his efforts, he could bring some good luck to Yi Zhonghai.

As the days passed, life in the courtyard was still very lively. Although Yi Zhonghai's bad luck did not completely disappear, it seemed to have decreased. He Yuzhu was relieved. He knew that helping Yi Zhonghai was not only to make his life more comfortable, but also for the harmony of the entire courtyard.

As time went by, He Yuzhu and Yi Zhonghai became closer and closer. The neighbors in the courtyard also witnessed the deep friendship between the two. Although Yi Zhonghai's bad luck has decreased, trouble still comes from time to time. He Yuzhu is always the first to lend a hand and help Yi Zhonghai solve various problems.

On a sunny afternoon, He Yuzhu was repairing an old chair in the yard. Yi Zhonghai came over with a complicated look on his face. He stood in front of He Yuzhu, wanting to say something but stopping himself. He Yuzhu looked up at him and asked with a smile, "Uncle Zhonghai, what's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

Yi Zhonghai hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke: "Yuzhu, I have something I want to discuss with you, but I don't know whether I should say it."

He Yuzhu put down the tools in his hands and looked at Yi Zhonghai seriously: "Uncle Zhonghai, if you have anything to say, just tell me. I'm listening."

Yi Zhonghai sighed, his eyes became deep: "Yuzhu, you have been helping me all these years, I am really grateful. You also know that I have no son in my life, only a daughter who married to another place. In fact, I have always hoped to have a son who can stay by my side and take care of me. Are you willing to... be my godson?"

He Yuzhu was stunned, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He knew that Yi Zhonghai was really lonely, and he also knew that he trusted and expected him. Although he had never thought of being someone else's godson, he found it difficult to refuse Yi Zhonghai's request.