Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

Early in the morning, when the sky was just turning pale and the whole world was still immersed in tranquility, Yi Zhonghai, an old man in the courtyard, had already gotten up early. He was quick and neatly dressed, and he looked energetic and full of vitality.

He had a warm smile on his face, and the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes seemed to be filled with joy. This expression made people feel particularly friendly, and made people around him want to get close to him and share this joy.

In the yard, the second uncle Liu Haizhong, the third uncle Yan Bugui and several neighbors who got up early came forward to greet Yi Zhonghai and gave him New Year's greetings. The sound of New Year's greetings filled the whole yard.

"Uncle, Happy New Year! I wish you good health, happiness as vast as the East Sea, and a life as long as the Southern Mountains in the new year!" Everyone's voice was full of sincerity and respect.

Yi Zhonghai responded to everyone's blessing cheerfully, bowed with both hands in return, with a warm light in his eyes, as if he could dispel the coldness of winter. His smile was like sunshine, sprinkled in everyone's heart, making this morning even warmer.

Afterwards, Yi Zhonghai walked briskly towards He Yuzhu's home with some concern. As soon as he entered the house, he asked with a smile: "Yuzhu, new year, new beginnings, how is your blind date going? Tell us about it." While speaking, he patted He Yuzhu's shoulder affectionately, his eyes full of expectation and encouragement.

He Yuzhu scratched his head, revealed a simple smile, and said: "Hey, uncle, I think it's pretty good. We got along very well when we were chatting!"

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai showed a satisfied look on his face, nodded slightly, and said to He Yuzhu earnestly: "That's great, Yuzhu! I think you should go to the girl's house to pay New Year's greetings. This will not only show our courtesy, but more importantly, it can lay a good foundation for your next things, such as marriage."

He Yuzhu's heart was moved when he heard this, and he immediately understood the truth. His eyes suddenly lit up, and he nodded repeatedly to show his agreement: "Uncle, you are absolutely right! I will get ready and then go visit her family." After saying this, he stood up impatiently, full of enthusiasm and expectation.

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai patted He Yuzhu on the back with a smile and said, "Good boy, you have a promising future! Then I will go with you to buy some gifts, we must show sincerity." The two walked out of the courtyard while talking, with longing and hope for the new year in their steps. Yi Zhonghai walked and pointed out what to buy and what not to buy, while He Yuzhu listened carefully, nodded from time to time, and his eyes flashed with a beautiful yearning for the future life.

The two walked into the supply and marketing cooperative side by side. As soon as they entered the door, a dazzling array of goods came into view. He Yuzhu looked around with great interest, thinking about what to buy as a gift. Suddenly, his eyes were attracted by a familiar figure not far away, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. It turned out that the person was Xu Damao.

"Hey, isn't this Xu Damao? What brings you here today? Are you here to wish your 'fake father-in-law' a happy new year?" He Yuzhu deliberately raised his voice, with obvious sarcasm and ridicule in his tone. As he spoke, he glanced at Xu Damao, with a cunning gleam in his eyes.

Hearing He Yuzhu's words, Xu Damao's face instantly turned livid, veins popped out on his forehead, and his eyes seemed to be spitting fire. He turned around abruptly, pointed his finger at He Yuzhu, and trembled with anger. He roared angrily: "He Yuzhu, don't go too far! I warn you, don't talk shit!"

Yi Zhonghai, an old man standing by, couldn't help but frown when he saw this. He knew that the conflict between He Yuzhu and Xu Damao had been going on for a long time, but it was not good to quarrel openly like this. So, he said, "Zhuzi, it's New Year's Day, can't you two just talk properly? What's the matter that requires you to quarrel?"

He quickly stepped forward, stretched out his hands, and stood between the two of them. His expression was extremely serious, and his eyes revealed a majesty that could not be ignored. His low and powerful voice rang out: "Okay, okay, both of you shut up! This is the New Year. Our courtyard has always valued harmony. Only by living in harmony can we make a lot of money! Don't ruin everyone's good mood because of such a trivial matter." After saying that, he held He Yuzhu's arm tightly with one hand, and gently pushed Xu Damao with the other hand, trying to keep them apart.

Under Yi Zhonghai's mediation, although Xu Damao was still full of anger, he could only hum helplessly, then turned around angrily, walked to the side and began to pick out the items he needed. However, while he was picking, he still couldn't let go of what He Yuzhu had just said. He frowned, his eyes full of doubts and confusion, thinking to himself: "'Fake father-in-law'? Why would this guy suddenly say such a strange thing? Did he discover some secret? Or..."

On the other side, He Yuzhu was being pulled by the uncle, and the smile on his face instantly faded, becoming serious and earnest. He scratched his head, showing a trace of embarrassment and apology, and then said softly to the uncle: "Uncle, I'm sorry, I know I was wrong and caused you trouble. I just spoke those words without thinking carefully."

Yi Zhonghai looked at He Yuzhu's sincere attitude of admitting his mistakes, and his dissatisfaction gradually dissipated. He shook his head gently, sighed, and said to He Yuzhu in a serious tone: "Yuzhu, as an adult, we must consider the consequences of our words and actions. Don't always hold on to other people's shortcomings, learn to be tolerant and understanding of others. This will not only make our interpersonal relationships more harmonious, but also benefit ourselves."

After listening to the old man's words, He Yuzhu secretly regretted it. He deeply realized that his impulsiveness and recklessness just now brought him unnecessary troubles, and at the same time he also understood that he should remain calm and rational in doing things. So, he nodded sincerely, thanked the old man, and promised to pay more attention to his words and deeds in the future.

Then, He Yuzhu and the old man continued to choose gifts, preparing to visit He Yuzhu's blind date's home for the New Year. They carefully selected each gift, striving to do their best. Meanwhile, Xu Damao hurriedly left the supply and marketing cooperative after shopping with a heavy heart. Along the way, he repeatedly pondered He Yuzhu's seemingly ordinary but meaningful words. He couldn't help but fall into deep thought, thinking about the possible hidden meanings in it.