Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He rushed to the factory after school every day, and studied late into the night when he got home, but his grades were not affected much. Although Qin Huairu felt distressed, she had no choice but to try to care more about him in life.

However, things never go as planned. One day, an accident happened in the factory, and Bang Geng accidentally got his hand caught by a machine while working. Qin Huairu almost collapsed when she learned about it. She rushed to the hospital and saw her son's hand wrapped in gauze, feeling heartbroken.

He Yuzhu also rushed over after hearing the news. Seeing this scene, he said to Qin Huairu, "Huairu, I also heard about Banggeng's situation. He is in this condition now. He can't balance his studies and work. You have to make a decision."

Qin Huairu was silent for a long time, and finally made up her mind: "Brother Yuzhu, I decided to let Banggeng drop out of school temporarily. He can't run back and forth like this anymore, his health is important."

He Yuzhu nodded and sighed, "Maybe this is temporary, but you have to let Banggeng know that as long as there is a chance, you still have to continue your studies."

Bang Geng was a little reluctant to hear his mother's decision, but he also understood that it was a helpless move. He decided to help his mother with housework at home and continue to improve himself through self-study.

From then on, there was a busy little figure in the courtyard. Although Qin Huairu felt distressed, she had no choice but to accept the reality. She often cried silently when she saw her son reading under the dim light in the dead of night. He Yuzhu often visited them and gave them help and encouragement to the best of his ability.

After Qin Huairu decided to let Banggeng drop out of school, life seemed to return to peace, but she could not let it go. Every day, watching Banggeng busy, her heart was full of contradictions and pain. On the one hand, she was pleased with her son's understanding and hard work, but on the other hand, she could not get rid of her worries about the future. He Yuzhu's persuasion echoed in her ears: "Huairu, although life is difficult, you must also give your child hope."

One day, He Yuzhu came to Qin Huairu's house and saw her sitting in the yard in a daze, so he walked over and said, "Huairu, I know you feel bad, but if this goes on, Banggeng will also be affected. Have you ever thought that maybe we can find other ways?"

Qin Huairu raised her head and looked at He Yuzhu, tears flashing in her eyes: "Brother Yuzhu, I don't want him to drop out of school, but look at our family's current situation. We can't hold on any longer."

He Yuzhu was silent for a while, then slowly said, "Huai Ru, I understand your difficulties. Bang Geng is a good kid, he is so smart, he can't let his family's difficulties affect his future. Have you ever thought about finding some other part-time jobs so that Bang Geng can concentrate on his studies?"

Qin Huairu sighed: "I have thought about it, but it is hard to find a job nowadays. Besides, Banggeng doesn't want me to suffer alone. He has his own ideas."

He Yuzhu looked at Qin Huairu, his eyes full of concern: "Huairu, the child has his own ideas, but we as parents have to consider their long-term future. Maybe you can think about it again, is there any other way, it is not necessary to let Banggeng drop out of school."

Qin Huairu was silent. He Yuzhu's words made her fall into deep thought. She recalled her dreams and hopes when she was young, and also remembered Banggeng's vision of the future when he was a child. She knew that Banggeng's intelligence and hard work should not be buried by the difficulties in front of him.

A few days later, Qin Huairu finally plucked up the courage and found He Yuzhu again. She looked determined: "Brother Yuzhu, I have thought about it for a long time and decided to give it another try to let Banggeng continue to go to school. I can find some odd jobs, and I will let him study no matter how tired I am."

He Yuzhu smiled with satisfaction: "Huai Ru, your decision is right. I will try my best to find you some work. Don't push yourself too hard. Bang Geng also needs to know how hard you work."

So, Qin Huairu began to look for odd jobs everywhere. She no longer relied on the odd jobs in the courtyard, but went to the city to find some jobs such as washing dishes and cleaning. She got up early and went to bed late every day, trying not to let Banggeng see her tiredness. Banggeng also felt his mother's efforts and persistence. He was moved and guilty, and secretly vowed to study harder and live up to his mother's expectations.

During this process, He Yuzhu has been silently paying attention to and helping Qin Huairu. He knows her strength and fragility, and also sees her efforts for her children. Every time he sees her, he will encourage her a few words or help her solve some small difficulties. He also has deep admiration and complex emotions for Qin Huairu in his heart, but he never shows it.

Other residents in the courtyard also saw this and occasionally talked about Qin Huairu's strength and Banggeng's understanding. Everyone's admiration for the mother and son grew stronger and stronger, and from time to time they would give them some help within their ability. Although Qin Huairu had a hard time, she also felt the warmth from the big family of the courtyard.

As time went by, Banggeng's studies were not affected by his temporary dropout. Instead, he worked harder and his grades were still among the best. Qin Huairu saw her son's progress and gradually put down some of the stone in her heart. She knew that the future was still full of challenges, but she and Banggeng would face them together and walk out of their bright road.

Qin Huairu tried her best for the future of her family and her son, but He Yuzhu could not calm down. He knew that his feelings for Qin Huairu were getting deeper and deeper. Every time he saw her tired but determined eyes, his heart would ache. He knew that he could not just watch, he hoped to give more help and even hope to become a part of this family.

One day, He Yuzhu asked Qin Huairu to meet him in the courtyard of the quadrangle. He kept thinking about how to start the conversation. Qin Huairu saw that he looked serious and felt a little nervous: "Brother Yuzhu, what's wrong? Is there anything?"

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and said slowly: "Huai Ru, I know you have always been strong and have sacrificed a lot for Bang Geng and this family. But I don't think you should bear so much alone. Have you ever thought that maybe we can... face these difficulties together?"

Qin Huairu was stunned, and it took her a while to realize what He Yuzhu meant. Her face turned slightly red, and she whispered, "Brother Yuzhu, I understand your feelings. But how can I be a burden to you in my current state?"

He Yuzhu held her hand, his eyes firm: "Huai Ru, you are not dragging me down, but giving me the opportunity to do something meaningful. I don't want to just watch, I hope to really help you and Bang Geng."

Qin Huairu felt a warm current in her heart. She had always known that He Yuzhu cared about her and helped her, but she had never thought that he would have such an idea. Her eyes flashed with complex emotions: "Brother Yuzhu, are you really willing to do this? Our road will be difficult, you..."