Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Li Hui smiled slightly and said softly, "Yuzhu, just say whatever you want to say."

He Yuzhu looked at Li Hui with mixed emotions in his eyes, but his voice remained firm: "Li Hui, let's not meet again. You are a good woman, but I am already with Lou Xiao'e, and I don't want this complicated relationship to affect our lives."

When Li Hui heard this, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, and a trace of pain flashed in her eyes. She was silent for a moment, and whispered: "I understand, Yuzhu. In fact, I also know that there will be no result between us, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon."

He Yuzhu felt a pang in his heart, but he knew he had to stick to his decision. He said softly, "Li Hui, I'm sorry. I hope you can find your own happiness."

Li Hui forced a smile and nodded: "Yuzhu, I will try my best. You too, take good care of yourself and Lou Xiao'e."

He Yuzhu looked at Li Hui with gratitude, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew that the story between him and Li Hui had ended, but this experience would always remain in his memory and become a part of his life.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu took a deep breath and felt much more relaxed. He looked at the flowers and plants in the yard, and a new strength surged in his heart. He knew that he had made the right choice. Although the road ahead was still full of challenges, he would continue to work hard to protect the happiness between him and Lou Xiaoe.

As night fell, the lights in the courtyard were soft and warm. He Yuzhu and Lou Xiaoe sat in the courtyard, sharing the little things in life. Their laughter echoed in the night sky, as if announcing a new beginning.

He Yuzhu decided to be honest with Xu Damao, knowing that this was something he had to face. Xu Damao's hostility not only affected his and Lou Xiao'e's lives, but also caused a lot of trouble in the factory. He Yuzhu hoped that by being honest with each other, he could ease the tension between the two and even resolve the doubts in his heart.

On a sunny afternoon, He Yuzhu found Xu Damao in the factory area. He found him smoking in a corner, looking a little lonely. He Yuzhu walked over and said softly: "Xu Damao, let's talk."

Xu Damao looked up at He Yuzhu and snorted coldly: "What is there to talk about? What do you want to show off?"

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and tried to keep his tone calm: "I'm not here to show off, I just want to talk to you."

Xu Damao smiled disdainfully and flicked the cigarette butt in his hand: "Just say whatever you want to say. I want to see what you can say."

He Yuzhu looked at Xu Damao, staring into his eyes, with a complex emotion in his heart. He knew that he had to be honest, otherwise this conversation would be meaningless. "Xu Damao, I know you have always had a prejudice against me, especially the fact that Lou Xiao'e and I were together. I want to tell you that Lou Xiao'e is the one I truly love, and I will not give up on her."

When Xu Damao heard this, his face instantly turned gloomy, and anger surged in his heart: "He Yuzhu, why do you think you are worthy of Lou Xiao'e? You are just an ordinary worker, what future can you give her?"

He Yuzhu felt Xu Damao's anger, but he remained calm: "Xu Damao, I admit that I don't have any special background or wealth, but I have a sincere heart. I will do my best to give Lou Xiaoe a happy life. No matter how difficult it is, I will try my best to do it."

Xu Damao's eyes flashed with disdain, and he sneered, "Sincerity? Can sincerity be eaten? What Lou Xiao'e needs is a man who can give her a stable life, not a poor boy like you."

He Yuzhu felt a little pain in his heart when he heard this, but he still said firmly: "Xu Damao, maybe you are right. Sincerity cannot be eaten, but sincerity can make people go further. Lou Xiaoe and I have experienced many ups and downs together. We trust each other and support each other. This kind of feeling cannot be replaced by money and status."

Xu Damao snorted coldly, his eyes still full of hostility: "He Yuzhu, don't try to be so rude. Do you think I will let you go just by saying this?"

He Yuzhu shook his head, his tone calm but firm: "I'm not here to beg you to let me go. I just want to tell you that Lou Xiao'e and I are truly in love. No matter how you treat me, I will not change. I hope you can understand that we respect each other and do not interfere with each other."

Xu Damao was silent for a moment, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He looked at He Yuzhu and finally said, "He Yuzhu, I know that you are serious about Lou Xiaoe. But I am unwilling to accept that she would choose you."

He Yuzhu felt a hint of relief in Xu Damao's tone, and a glimmer of hope rose in his heart: "Xu Damao, I understand how you feel. But feelings can't be forced. We all hope that Lou Xiao'e will be happy, don't we?"

Xu Damao lowered his head, took a deep breath, and said with a hint of helplessness: "Yes, I also hope that she will be happy. Maybe I am too persistent."

He Yuzhu stepped forward and said softly: "Xu Damao, I believe we can live in peace. No matter what happened in the past, we can put aside our prejudices and start again."

Xu Damao raised his head and looked at He Yuzhu, his eyes full of mixed emotions. He was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Maybe you are right, He Yuzhu. We all need to look forward."

He Yuzhu smiled and stretched out his hand: "Xu Damao, let us understand and respect each other from now on."

Xu Damao hesitated for a moment, and finally reached out his hand and shook hands with He Yuzhu tightly. The hostility between the two seemed to be resolved at this moment. Although the future was still unpredictable, they both decided to try hard.

This frank conversation made He Yuzhu feel particularly relaxed. He knew that although his relationship with Xu Damao might not be completely improved all at once, at least they had taken the first step. When he returned to the courtyard and saw Lou Xiao'e arranging flowers and plants in the yard, a warm current surged in his heart.

Lou Xiao'e looked up and saw He Yuzhu, and asked with a smile: "Yuzhu, how was the talk today?"

He Yuzhu walked over, hugged her gently, and said softly: "Not bad. Xu Damao...at least he is willing to try to understand us."

Lou Xiao'e smiled slightly, with a gleam of relief in her eyes: "That's good. Yuzhu, I believe that as long as we truly love each other, the future will definitely get better and better."

Xiaozhu, the son of He Yuzhu and Lou Xiaoe, is a smart child with a pair of bright big eyes that are always full of curiosity and thirst for knowledge.