Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

At this moment, a cool night breeze blew, bringing the salty and humid smell of the distant harbor, and seemed to blow away some of the fog in Liu Ping'an's heart. He stood at the entrance of the alley, looking at the dimly lit streets, and an inexplicable feeling of emotion surged in his heart. He knew that he had found his first concern in this city that once felt strange.

"Perhaps, this is fate." Liu Ping'an murmured to himself with a faint smile on his face. He secretly decided that no matter how the future changes, he would do his best to protect this newly budding friendship and the land that gave him warmth and hope - Qinjia Village.

After returning to Qinjia Village through the Anywhere Door, Liu Pingan couldn't wait to go to the river to fish. He found a quiet corner to sit down, skillfully put the bait on the hook, and then gently threw the fishing line into the water.

Soon, the float began to float up and down, and Liu Pingan was secretly happy, knowing that a fish had taken the bait. He held the fishing rod tightly and carefully reeled in the line. After a while, a big fish was caught. Liu Pingan's luck seemed to be particularly good. In less than half an hour, he had caught more than a dozen fish, and each one was not small.

As the sun sets, the golden afterglow shines on the calm river surface, sparkling as if covering the whole world with a golden veil. Liu Pingan sits on the shore, quietly admiring the beautiful scenery, with a satisfied smile on his face. He carefully puts the fish he caught into the basket one by one, and every time he puts one in, he feels a sense of accomplishment.

At this moment, a burst of cheerful laughter came from a distance. Liu Pingan looked up and saw Xiaoqiang and Xiaotao running towards him. They were running and laughing, holding some unknown wild flowers in their hands. When they ran to Liu Pingan, they found that he was fishing.

"Wow, Brother Ping'an, you are so awesome! With so many fish, we can have a fish banquet tonight!" Xiaoqiang shouted excitedly.

"Yes, yes, I want to help too! Let me carry the basket!" Xiao Tao said eagerly, reaching out to take the basket.

Liu Ping'an smiled and patted their heads, saying, "Don't worry, wait until I catch a few more big ones, and then we'll have a good meal tonight. Don't be idle either, help me find some earthworms or other baits."

After hearing this, the two little guys immediately ran to look for bait excitedly. Looking at their innocent appearance, Liu Ping'an felt even happier.

Liu Ping'an couldn't help laughing when he saw his anxious brothers and sisters. He shook his head gently and said to them softly: "Okay, okay, you two little ones, don't be anxious! Let's take these fish home together, and then we will slowly discuss how to deal with them." After that, he took his brothers and sisters to pick up the fish basket and walked home.

When they returned home, a warm atmosphere hit them. The arrival of my aunt and her family made the originally quiet house suddenly lively and full of laughter. My younger brothers and sisters excitedly gathered around the fish basket, curiously observing the various fish in it, and kept discussing which kind of fish to eat in the evening. Their bright smiles were like the sunshine in summer, warm and bright, making people feel happy.

When the aunt saw Liu Ping'an walking into the house with a basket full of fish, her eyes were filled with satisfaction and pride. She smiled and praised him, "Ping'an, you are really a very capable child. So many fish are enough for us to eat for several meals." Liu Ping'an smiled and replied, "Aunt, it's nothing! In fact, I'm just lucky. And I feel very happy to be able to do something within my ability for everyone."

As we talked, grandma and auntie were busy preparing a delicious fish feast. They skillfully scraped the scales, gutted, cleaned the fish, cut it into pieces, and marinated it with various seasonings. The kitchen was filled with tempting aromas that made people salivate.

While busying herself, grandma kindly said to Liu Ping'an: "Ping'an, the fish you caught are so fresh. The dishes made from them must be delicious." Auntie also agreed: "Yes, Ping'an, you are really our lucky star. Every time you come back, you can bring us good luck and delicious food."

Liu Pingan felt warm at heart after hearing this. He knew that this family and these people were his most precious treasures.

At dinner, the family sat together and enjoyed the delicious dishes made from the fish Liu Pingan caught himself. Everyone laughed and had a great time. Liu Pingan felt extremely happy. This warm family atmosphere made him feel that all his efforts were worth it.

At the dinner table, everyone shared their stories and laughed. The laughter and conversation intertwined to form a harmonious and beautiful picture. Liu Pingan watched this scene, and he felt an unprecedented sense of happiness in his heart. He deeply realized that this was the feeling of belonging to home that he had always longed for.

After dinner, the family sat together in the spacious courtyard, enjoying this rare reunion time. The moonlight poured down like mercury, gently sprinkled on everyone's face, adding a bit of poetry and fantasy to this warm night. The silver moonlight and the faint starlight intertwined, as if covering the entire courtyard with a layer of mysterious and soft veil.

At this time, grandma slowly came over, her steps seemed a little heavy, as if she was troubled by something. Her eyes moved back and forth between Liu Ping'an and his aunt and uncle who were sitting not far away. Finally, she mustered up the courage and spoke in a slightly trembling voice: "Ping'an, grandma has something to tell you."

Upon seeing this, Liu Ping'an immediately sat up straight in his recliner and responded gently and attentively: "Grandma, tell me, is there anything I can help with?" His eyes were full of concern, as if he had already guessed what grandma was going to say next.

Grandma took a deep breath and gently patted Liu Ping'an's hand, with an indescribable emotion in her eyes. She paused and continued, "Ping'an, you know, your aunt's family has always made a living by farming. Although they are not rich, they are self-sufficient. But in recent years, due to weather conditions, the harvest has become worse and worse, and the family's financial situation has become tight." At this point, grandma's voice was slightly lower, revealing her worry about the family's current situation.

Liu Pingan listened to his grandmother's words quietly, and a feeling of sadness welled up in his heart. He knew that his grandmother had been silently bearing the pressure of life, but had never mentioned these difficulties to him. He held his grandmother's hand tightly and comforted her: "Grandma, don't worry, I will work hard to make money and let our family live a better life."

Grandma smiled and nodded, then said, "Ping'an, actually this is not what I wanted to say. You see, your sister Xiaoxia is of marriageable age, and grandma hopes that you can find her a suitable partner as soon as possible so that she can start a family. This way, our Liu family will have successors." As she spoke, grandma's gaze fell on Liu Ping'an again, her eyes full of expectation.

Hearing this, Liu Pingan was slightly stunned and scratched his head in embarrassment. He looked at his grandmother and said softly, "Grandma, I know what you mean. But you can't rush into marriage. You have to find the right person before you can start a family."

Grandma nodded to show her understanding. She sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in her tone: "Alas, Ping An, grandma also knows that young people nowadays have their own ideas. But you have to hurry up and find a partner for your sister, after all, time is not forgiving." After saying that, a hint of worry flashed in grandma's eyes.

Liu Ping'an sensed his grandmother's worry and quickly comforted her: "Grandma, don't worry, you will live a long life and your great-great-grandchildren will be able to see you. Besides, I believe that fate is predestined, and what is meant to come will always come." He smiled and held his grandmother's hand, trying to ease her anxiety.

Grandma sighed deeply again, a trace of helplessness and expectation flashed in her eyes, and she said in a heavy tone: "My child, there is also the problem of your uncle's work. He has been farming at home, but his income is very unstable and the family's financial pressure is also very great. I know you have a good job in the city, so I want to ask you, can you help your uncle find a more stable and better job opportunity?"

When Liu Pingan heard this, he immediately understood what his grandmother meant. He turned his head and looked at his aunt and uncle not far away, and found that their expressions were both nervous and expectant, and they seemed to be a little uneasy about this topic. Seeing this scene, Liu Pingan's heart was instantly touched.

He smiled and nodded, showing his understanding and readily agreed: "Grandma, don't worry. I understand your thoughts and I will keep this in mind. It just so happens that the transportation department of the steel mill is recruiting new employees recently, and I think my uncle is very suitable for this position. I will make arrangements in a few days for him to attend training, learn truck driving skills, and then directly enter the transportation department to work. This will not only solve his employment problem, but also increase family income and reduce your burden."

After hearing this, grandma smiled with relief and gratitude in her eyes. She patted Liu Ping'an's hand and said softly, "Thank you, good boy! If it weren't for you, we really don't know what to do. I hope this will bring good luck to your uncle, so that he can have a stable job and improve the living conditions of our family."

Liu Ping'an felt the warmth from his grandmother. He held her hand tightly and comforted her, "Grandma, you're welcome. Family members should help each other. This is what I should do. I believe that through my efforts, I will be able to help my uncle find a satisfactory job and let our family live a better life." After that, he looked at his aunt and uncle again and gave them an encouraging look.

At this time, the faces of my aunt and uncle were filled with joy and gratitude. They walked to Liu Ping'an, shook his hand tightly, and said excitedly: "Ping'an, thank you so much! I didn't expect you to find a way to help us so quickly. We will definitely cherish this opportunity, work hard, and not embarrass you."

Liu Ping'an smiled and replied, "Aunt, uncle, you don't have to be so polite. As long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely succeed in your new position. If you have any difficulties in the future, feel free to tell me and we will face them together."

At this moment, the warmth of family affection permeates the air, and everyone's face is filled with smiles of happiness and hope.

When the aunt heard this, her eyes suddenly became moist. She excitedly held Liu Ping'an's hand and thanked him repeatedly with a choked voice: "Ping'an, you are really the lucky star of our family! Thank you, thank you! Your uncle has been working hard for this family, and now he finally has a chance to live a more relaxed life."

The younger brothers and sisters were also so happy that they danced with joy, because they knew that this meant they could spend more time with their parents in the future. Xiaoqiang and Xiaotao were especially happy because they could not stop smiling when they thought about playing and studying with their aunt and her two children. Their mouths were almost grinning to their ears.

Liu Pingan watched this scene and felt extremely satisfied and happy. He knew that he could do something for his family and make their lives better, which was his greatest wish. So he smiled and said to everyone: "Don't thank me, we are all family, and we should help each other. If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell me, and I will do my best to help you."

Under the moonlight, the laughter and conversation of the family echoed in the night sky like a pleasant piece of music. Liu Ping'an lay in the yard, feeling this rare warmth and happiness, and secretly vowed in his heart: I must work harder, not only to let my family live a better life, but also to let this happiness and warmth continue forever.

Liu Ping'an gently pushed open the door, with a solemn gesture that did not allow for interruption, and led his uncle into the slightly crowded but homely little house. Inside the house, a dim light quietly fell, stretching the figures of the two people long and projecting them on the mottled wall, as if telling the accumulation of years and the expectations for the future.

He motioned for his uncle to sit on a slightly old wooden chair, and he pulled another chair over to the side and sat down face to face. Liu Ping'an's expression was extremely serious, with sincerity and concern flashing in his eyes, as if at this moment, the whole world was focused on their conversation.

"Uncle, I came to you to talk to you about work." Liu Ping'an's voice was gentle and powerful, and every word clearly struck his uncle's heart, with a firmness that could not be ignored. "There are several options. I have considered them carefully and think they are all suitable for you."

He slowly extended a finger, as if listing the major choices in life: "First, you can go to the street office as an employee. The work there is relatively stable, and the environment is relatively comfortable. You can go to get off work on time every day and don't have to be exposed to the wind and sun. But the salary may not be particularly high." At this point, Liu Ping'an frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a comprehensive consideration of this job. He saw its advantages and foresaw possible shortcomings.

Then, he stretched out his second finger, and his tone became more excited: "Second, go to the steel mill to learn to drive a truck. This job is really hard, dealing with lumps of iron every day, but the salary is considerable, and once you have learned this skill, you will never have to worry about food no matter where you go in the future. This is a job where you can really learn a skill." There was a glimmer of encouragement in Liu Ping'an's eyes, as if he was telling his uncle that although this path is full of challenges, it is also full of infinite possibilities and opportunities.

Finally, he held up his third finger, and his tone became calmer: "Third, go to other departments of the steel mill, such as maintenance or logistics. These jobs may not be as intensive as driving a truck, but they also require certain skills and patience. They are more like the spice of life, neither so exciting nor so bland."

After saying this, Liu Ping'an leaned forward unconsciously, folded his hands on the table, looked directly at his uncle, and said with sincerity and expectation: "Every position has its pros and cons. The street office is stable but the income is limited. Although driving a truck in a steel rolling mill is hard, the income is high and you can learn real skills. Other departments are in between, each with its own advantages. Uncle, you have to think carefully about what our family needs most now, stability or development, comfort or challenge."

After hearing this, the uncle was silent for a while, frowning, as if the balance in his heart was constantly swaying and struggling fiercely. He looked up at Liu Ping'an, then looked down at his hands, and finally, he took a deep breath, with a flash of determination in his eyes: "Ping'an, I've decided, I will go to the steel rolling mill to learn how to drive a truck. So many people at home are counting on me, I have to earn more money to take care of your aunt and the children. Besides, I'm still young and can bear this hardship. Learning to drive will give me another way out in the future and provide more security for my family."

After saying this, my uncle clenched his teeth, as if to cheer himself up, clenched his fists, veins popped out, and his eyes flashed with determination and hope. Seeing this, Liu Pingan nodded secretly in his heart. He knew that at this moment, his uncle had made the most suitable choice for him and the most responsible decision for the family.