Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

The market was crowded with people, and the hawkers' calls could be heard one after another. He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e found a good location, set up their stall, and arranged the eggs neatly. He Yuzhu even wrote a sign that read "Fresh local eggs, good quality and low price."

The first customer was an old lady. She walked up to the stall, looked at the eggs carefully, and asked, "Young man, are these eggs really laid by native chickens?"

He Yuzhu smiled and replied: "Grandma, don't worry, these eggs are all laid by our own chickens, they are absolutely fresh and absolutely safe."

The old lady picked up an egg, looked at it carefully for a while, and then nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, I'll buy the ones from you. Give me a dozen."

Lou Xiao'e quickly helped put the eggs into the basket and handed it to the old lady: "Thank you, welcome to come again next time."

As time went by, customers gave their eggs higher and higher praise, and more and more customers came to the stall. He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e were very busy, but their hearts were full of joy. Every egg sold was a recognition of their efforts.

At noon, He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e finally had a moment to breathe. They sat behind the stall, drank some water, and smiled at each other. Lou Xiao'e felt a sense of satisfaction: "Zhuzi, today was really smooth. I didn't expect so many customers to like our eggs."

He Yuzhu also smiled: "Yes, our efforts have not been in vain. But this is just the beginning. We must continue to work hard in the future to do better business. Her heart is full of enthusiasm. She knows that with a friend like He Yuzhu by her side, all difficulties can be overcome and all dreams can be realized.

In the afternoon, the flow of people in the market gradually decreased. He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e decided to close the stall and prepare to go home. Looking at the half-empty egg baskets, they felt a sense of accomplishment. He Yuzhu smiled and said to Lou Xiao'e: "Xiao'e, today is a good start. We can prepare more eggs to sell in the future."

Lou Xiao'e nodded: "Yes, I have gained a lot today. Thank you, Zhuzi. If it weren't for your help, I really don't know how to start."

He Yuzhu waved his hand: "We are friends, and we should help each other. If you have any difficulties in the future, just come to me and I will definitely help you solve them."

They pushed the cart and walked happily on the way home. The sunshine shone on them, adding a touch of warmth to this ordinary but fulfilling day. He Yuzhu thought silently in his heart that there might be many bumps in the road ahead, but as long as he had confidence and the support of his friends, he would be able to go further. Neighbors gathered around and asked about their gains today. He Yuzhu and Lou Xiaoe happily shared their experiences today, and everyone was happy for them.

Aunt Zhang smiled and said, "Xiao He, Xiao E, you have a great harvest today. It seems that we will have to rely on you for our eggs in the future."

He Yuzhu said modestly: "Auntie, don't worry, we will continue to work hard to bring the best eggs to everyone."

Lou Xiao'e also smiled and nodded: "Yes, our courtyard is a big family. If there are any good things, of course we should share them with everyone."

He Yuzhu decided to enrich the variety of vegetables, so he planned to go to the market to buy some fresh tomatoes. He thought that tomatoes can not only be used as daily ingredients, but also used to make some special sauces to attract more customers. He Yuzhu got up early and prepared to go to the wholesale market. He walked on the street, his heart full of expectations and longings. He knew that only by continuous innovation and improvement can he stand out in the fierce market competition. He Yuzhu carefully selected the tomatoes on the stall. He walked to a stall that looked very clean. The stall owner was a middle-aged man. He came up to him with a smile on his face: "Boss, look at these tomatoes, they are fresh and cheap, do you want some?"

He Yuzhu picked up a tomato and looked at it carefully. It was bright in color and felt firm. He was tempted and asked, "How much is this tomato per pound?"

The stall owner smiled and replied, "Boss, if you buy more, I'll give you a discount. Three yuan per pound, how about that?"

He Yuzhu thought the price was right, so he nodded and said, "Okay, give me 50 kilograms."

The stall owner quickly weighed the tomatoes and put them into several large bags. He Yuzhu paid the money, thinking that he could do a great job when he got back. He loaded the tomatoes into the car and was about to leave when he heard someone calling him from behind: "Boss, you have to be careful with the tomatoes you buy." It was an old lady. She walked up to him with concern on her face and whispered: "This stall owner is not a good person. The tomatoes he sells are ripened with chemicals. They look good on the outside, but they are not good on the inside."

He Yuzhu was shocked and asked quickly, "Auntie, is what you said true?"

The old lady nodded and said, "Why would I lie to you? My grandson bought some tomatoes from his store last time and got a stomachache after eating them. It didn't heal for several days."

He Yuzhu's heart was immediately alarmed, and he quickly cut open a few tomatoes, and found that the flesh inside was abnormal in color and had a pungent smell. He was immediately furious, turned around and found the stall owner, and asked: "What's wrong with your tomatoes? Why is there something wrong with them?"

The stall owner's face changed, and he immediately started to argue: "Boss, don't talk nonsense, my tomatoes are absolutely fresh, maybe you cut them the wrong way."

He Yuzhu refused to give in: "Stop arguing with me and give me back my money!"

When the stall owner saw that the truth had been revealed, he immediately turned hostile: "You've already bought the goods, and you still want a refund? No way!"

The crowd around began to gather and talk. He Yuzhu was extremely angry, but he knew that arguing here would not solve the problem. He calmed down and decided to call the police.

The police arrived soon and after investigation, they confirmed that the stall owner had used improper chemicals to ripen the tomatoes. The stall owner was taken away, and the market management department apologized to He Yuzhu and promised to strengthen market supervision to ensure the quality of goods.

Although he got his money back, He Yuzhu was still in a heavy mood. He pushed the empty cart and felt powerless. This lesson made him realize that in the market, he should not only be able to select goods, but also learn to distinguish the true from the false and protect his own interests. Seeing his lost look, Lou Xiaoe hurried over to him: "Zhuzi, what's wrong? Where are the tomatoes you bought?"

He Yuzhu sighed and told her what happened. After hearing this, Lou Xiaoe was indignant: "These people are really black-hearted. They actually lied to you like this. But don't be too sad. We just need to be more careful next time."