Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He Yuzhu nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, I believe you can do it. But remember to find me anytime you need me."

Qin Huairu returned home and began to think about how to deal with the extra tuition. She decided to contact the school to see if she could apply for some exemptions or delayed payment. At the same time, she also began to consider finding some part-time jobs to increase her income.

A few days later, Qin Huairu came to the school with hope and anxiety. She found the principal, explained her situation in detail, and begged the school to give her some help. After listening to her statement, the principal expressed his understanding and agreed to give her a partial exemption, while allowing her to delay the payment of the remaining part.

Qin Huairu felt relieved and relieved, knowing that her efforts had finally paid off. She left school with new hope and confidence in her heart.

After returning home, Qin Huairu told He Yuzhu the good news. He Yuzhu smiled with relief. "Huairu, you did a great job. I know you can solve these problems."

Qin Huairu nodded gratefully, tears in her eyes. "Thank you, Yuzhu. Without your support, I really don't know what I would do."

He Yuzhu smiled and patted her shoulder, feeling warm in his heart. He knew that Qin Huairu was becoming stronger and stronger, and he was willing to continue to give her the necessary support on this road.

As time went by, Qin Huairu gradually became more independent and strong in her life in the courtyard. She learned how to better manage housework, how to balance family and work, and how to stay optimistic and resilient in difficult situations. He Yuzhu also silently watched her changes, and his heart was filled with comfort and pride.

As night fell, the courtyard was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of insects breaking the tranquility. He Yuzhu stood in the middle of the courtyard, looking up at the starry sky, feeling a little uneasy. Recently, some petty thefts had occurred in the courtyard. Although they were not a big deal, they made everyone feel uneasy.

"Yuzhui, what are you thinking about?" Qin Huairu's voice came from behind, with a hint of concern.

He Yuzhu came back to his senses, turned around and looked at Qin Huairu, and smiled. "Nothing, I just heard that some thieves have been visiting the yard recently, and I was thinking whether I should strengthen my defense."

Qin Huairu nodded, frowning slightly. "Yeah, I heard about it too. A lot of things have been lost from our neighbors recently, and everyone is in a panic."

He Yuzhu hesitated for a moment and decided to speak out his concerns. "Huai Ru, I'm actually a little worried about my quilt. It was just dried in the sun a few days ago and I left it outside to ventilate at night. I'm afraid someone might steal it."

Qin Huairu couldn't help laughing after hearing this. "Yuzhu, you are really careful. But you are right. In this situation, we should be more careful."

He Yuzhu was amused by her words and felt a little relieved. "Yes, we have to be more careful. In fact, I was thinking about whether I should bring the quilt into the room at night, but I was afraid it would be too late to do so."

Qin Huairu nodded and suggested, "How about this, I'll help you keep an eye on it. If there's anything, I'll call you, so you don't have to worry all the time."

He Yuzhu felt warm in his heart and looked at Qin Huairu with gratitude. "Thank you, Huairu. I feel more at ease with you around."

"You're welcome, let's help each other." Qin Huairu said with a smile, a hint of warmth and concern in her eyes.

He Yuzhu returned to his room and lay on the bed, but he couldn't fall asleep. His mind kept turning, thinking about everything that had happened recently, especially those petty thefts, which made him feel a little uneasy. He closed his eyes and tried to calm himself down, but all kinds of worrying images kept appearing in his mind.

"What if my quilt is really stolen?" He Yuzhu said to himself. He knew that this worry might be a bit excessive, but in this courtyard, the triviality and uncertainty of life always made it difficult to completely relax. He decided to go to the neighbors in the courtyard early tomorrow morning to discuss and see if they could work together to strengthen prevention.

The next morning, He Yuzhu walked out of the room and saw Qin Huairu busy in the yard. She saw He Yuzhu and greeted him with a smile: "Yuzhu, good morning."

"Good morning, Huairu." He Yuzhu responded, walked to her side, and whispered, "I was wondering if we should hold a meeting to discuss with the neighbors about prevention issues during this period."

Qin Huairu nodded in agreement. "Good idea. The recent situation is indeed a little worrying. If we discuss it together, we can have a better idea."

So He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu went door to door to notify the neighbors to gather in the courtyard in the evening. In the evening, the residents of the courtyard came to the center of the courtyard one after another and formed a small circle. Everyone discussed the recent situation and seemed a little anxious.

"Yuzhu, do you have any good ideas?" asked a neighbor.

He Yuzhu nodded, cleared his throat, and said, "There have been some petty thefts in our yard recently, and everyone is very worried. I think we can take some measures, such as taking turns patrolling at night, or installing a simple alarm device at the door of each household."

"That's a good idea." Qin Huairu agreed, "This way everyone can feel more at ease and reduce the risk of being stolen."

The neighbors all agreed and decided that starting tonight, each household would take turns to work the night shift to ensure the safety of the yard. They also raised funds together to buy some simple alarm devices and installed them at each door.

After the meeting, He Yuzhu returned to his room and breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that this was only a temporary solution, but at least it could make everyone feel more at ease. He walked to the window and looked at the darkened courtyard, feeling a little comforted.

"Huai Ru is such a good person, she is always so considerate." He Yuzhu thought silently, feeling a little warm in his heart. He knew that Qin Huai Ru was not only his good friend, but also an indispensable part of this courtyard. No matter what difficulties he encountered, as long as she was there, he would have the confidence to face them.

Late at night, He Yuzhu lay on the bed and slowly fell asleep. He dreamed that he and Qin Huairu were planting flowers in the yard, the sun was shining, the flowers were blooming, and the yard was full of laughter. Such a dream made him feel extremely satisfied and happy.

However, reality is always more complicated than dreams. Despite the precautions taken, the thieves' activities did not stop completely. Late one night, He Yuzhu suddenly heard a rustling sound coming from the yard. He immediately sat up from the bed, his heart beating faster.