Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Seeing He Yuzhu and his family coming in, Xu Damao smiled and said, "Hurry up and take a seat. Let's try this braised pork first. I specially asked a chef for advice and learned it for a long time."

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "It seems like I'm in for a treat today." He felt a warm feeling in his heart. Xu Damao's active invitation and careful preparation made him see the other party's sincerity.

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said to Xu Damao: "Da Mao, you've worked so hard today. There are so many delicious foods."

Xiao Zhu looked at the food on the table excitedly and couldn't help asking, "Uncle, did you make all this?"

Xu Damao smiled and nodded: "Yes, Xiaozhu, just tell your uncle what you like to eat and your uncle will pick it for you."

The dinner went very happily, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed as everyone ate and talked. He Yuzhu felt a long-lost warmth in his heart, and he found that Xu Damao was not as unreasonable as he had thought before.

Halfway through the meal, Xu Damao suddenly put down his chopsticks and said seriously: "He Yuzhu, Lou Xiaoe, Xiaozhu, I want to take this opportunity to apologize to you. I have done many things that let you down before, especially to you, Yuzhu. I have always been jealous and have done many things that I shouldn't have done. Today I want to say that I was wrong."

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Xu Damao, let the past be the past. The fact that we can sit together and have dinner now is a new beginning. I was also wrong, and we will understand and respect each other in the future."

Lou Xiao'e smiled and nodded: "Yes, Damao, we are old friends, so let's not talk about the past. Let's work hard together and live a good life every day."

Xiao Zhu asked innocently, "Uncle, Dad, you won't quarrel again, right?"

Xu Damao and He Yuzhu smiled at each other, and Xu Damao said softly: "No, Xiaozhu. Uncle and Dad will get along well, and we will be good friends in the future."

After dinner, He Yuzhu and his family chatted with Xu Damao for a long time in the courtyard. They talked about work, trivial matters in life, and even shared some interesting stories from the past. He Yuzhu felt extremely relaxed and happy. He understood that such a reconciliation not only made him feel relieved, but also made the atmosphere of the entire courtyard more warm and harmonious.

That night, He Yuzhu lay in bed, thinking about everything he had experienced with Xu Damao. He felt an unprecedented peace and satisfaction in his heart. He understood that there would be many contradictions and conflicts in life, but as long as there was tolerance and understanding in the heart, any problem could be solved.

A few days later, He Yuzhu met Xu Damao in the factory, and the two greeted each other happily. Xu Damao smiled and said, "Yuzhu, there is a new project in the factory recently. I want to cooperate with you. Are you interested?"

After hearing this, He Yuzhu's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly nodded and agreed: "Of course I'm interested. Let's work together to make this project a success."

Xu Damao smiled and patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder: "Okay, I believe we can achieve some results."

As time went by, He Yuzhu and Xu Damao gradually established a tacit understanding and trust in their work. They worked together very happily and the project progressed smoothly. He Yuzhu felt the change in Xu Damao, and his heart was full of gratitude and relief. He knew that all this came from that frank conversation and reconciliation over dinner.

One morning, He Yuzhu got up early, prepared breakfast, and was ready to wake up Xiaozhu to go to school. However, when he walked into his son's room, he found that Xiaozhu was still lying in bed, covered with the quilt and unwilling to get up. He Yuzhu said softly: "Xiaozhu, get up, today is the day to go to school."

Xiao Zhu muttered in his quilt: "Dad, I don't want to go to school."

When He Yuzhu heard this, his heart tightened, and he said in a slightly serious tone: "Xiaozhu, how can you not go to school? Don't you always like going to school?"

Xiao Zhu didn't answer, but buried his head deeper. He Yuzhu walked to the bed, lifted the quilt, and saw tears in his son's eyes. He felt uncomfortable, but he knew he couldn't be too weak at this time. He took a deep breath and said gently but firmly: "Xiao Zhu, tell Dad, what happened? Why don't you want to go to school?"

Xiao Zhu bit his lip, tears finally flowing down: "Dad, my classmates all laughed at me, saying that I walked a little strangely and called me a cripple."

He Yuzhu was furious, but he suppressed his anger and gently stroked Xiaozhu's head: "Xiaozhu, Dad knows you have been wronged, but running away is not the solution to the problem. You have to face them bravely and tell them that you are not afraid of these ridicules."

Xiao Zhu shook his head, tears streaming down his face. "But Dad, I really don't want to go. No one likes me and I feel so lonely."

He Yuzhu looked at his son's helpless look, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions. He knew that he couldn't just comfort and encourage his son, but also needed to take practical actions to help his son. He lowered his head and said softly: "Xiaozhu, Dad will go to school with you, okay? We will face these problems together, and Dad will always be by your side."

Xiao Zhu looked at He Yuzhu, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes: "Is it really possible, Dad?"

He Yuzhu nodded firmly: "Of course, Dad will always be by your side. Let's go to school together and face those ridicules together, let them know that you are not alone."

So He Yuzhu took Xiaozhu's hand and walked to school. On the way, he kept encouraging Xiaozhu, telling him to be strong and to face difficulties bravely. Xiaozhu gradually felt his father's strength and support, and a little courage also came to his heart.

Arriving at the school gate, He Yuzhu squatted down, looked into Xiaozhu's eyes, and said gently: "Xiaozhu, remember, Dad will always be by your side. You have to believe in yourself, you are the best."

Xiaozhu nodded, took a deep breath, and walked into the campus with courage. He Yuzhu looked at his son's back, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew that this was just the beginning, and there would be many challenges to face in the future, but he would always be by his son's side, giving him support and strength.

After school, Xiao Zhu ran home excitedly with a long-lost smile on his face: "Dad, a few classmates came to play with me today. We played football together and they said I played very well!"

He Yuzhu was relieved when he heard this, and said with a smile: "Xiaozhu, look, as long as you face it bravely, everything will be different. Dad is proud of you!"

Xiao Zhu nodded happily, his eyes full of confidence: "Thank you, Dad. I won't be afraid anymore."