Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

With this hopeful and longing thought in mind, Liu Pingan gradually fell asleep. In his dream, he seemed to clearly see himself carrying a heavy load of firewood, with a satisfied smile on his face, and holding a warm cotton-padded jacket he made himself in his hands. It was the result of his hard work and the embodiment of his deep love for his family. He walked towards home happily, and every step was full of strength and determination.

When he stepped into the house, his family was sitting on the warm and comfortable kang, with happy smiles on their faces. That was the best reward for his hard work. They sat together, sharing the joys and sorrows of the day, enjoying the warmth and harmony of home. This warm and beautiful scene made him smile brightly in his sleep, as if all the difficulties and obstacles had disappeared, leaving only happiness and satisfaction. At this moment, he deeply understood that as long as his heart was full of love and dreams, there would be no difficulty in the world, and all difficulties were just stepping stones to success.

The next morning, just after dawn, the first ray of sunlight, like a shy girl, quietly shone through the window onto the kang, bringing a touch of warmth and hope to this simple home. Liu Ping'an had already woken up, his eyes were bright and energetic, as if he had become ten years younger overnight. His heart was full of energy and passion, and he knew that from today on, he would use his own hands to create a warmer and better future for his family.

He was at home early in the morning, carrying a bucket, hurriedly put on his washed cotton jacket, and walked out of the house to the river. Along the way, the cold wind was as sharp as a knife, but he did not feel the cold at all, because there was a fire burning in his heart, a fire of passion for future life. This fire illuminated his way forward and warmed his heart.

On the way, Liu Pingan met his childhood friend in the village, Wang Daniu. Wang Daniu looked at Liu Pingan, who was carrying a bucket with a determined and hopeful look on his face, and asked curiously, "Hey, Pingan, where are you going? So early in the morning, carrying a bucket, are you going to the river to fish for gold?" His tone was a bit teasing, but more of it was concern and curiosity for Liu Pingan. Liu Pingan smiled and shook his head, and said mysteriously, "Hey, Daniu, you're right, I really plan to fish for some 'gold', but it's another form of gold. I'll tell you when I succeed!" After that, he took a big step and continued to walk towards the river, his heart full of infinite hope and longing.

When Liu Pingan heard Wang Daniu's questioning yet concerned words, the corners of his mouth slightly lifted, outlining a bitter yet determined smile: "No, no, I'm just forced into a corner by the difficult situation at home. The firewood is not warm enough, and my cotton-padded jacket is too torn. I thought of trying my luck at the river to see if I can catch a few fish and bring them back to improve the family's food. At the same time, I'm also thinking about whether I can use these fish to exchange some firewood and cloth with the villagers so that my family can have a warm winter."

When Wang Daniu heard this, his eyes immediately sparkled with curiosity and excitement. He patted Liu Ping'an's shoulder vigorously, and his voice was full of admiration and expectation: "Hey, Ping'an, you are really a man with ideas! However, in this winter, the river water is as cold as a knife. Can we catch fish? Moreover, even if we really catch one, how can we guarantee that we can successfully exchange it for what we need?"

Liu Ping'an smiled and shook his head, his eyes full of confidence and determination: "Don't worry, Daniel! Although I don't have any great skills, catching fish is not a difficult task for me. No matter how cold the weather is, as long as we have enough patience and determination, we can always find a way to catch fish. As for exchanging things, I am even less worried. In this world, who doesn't like to eat fresh fish? As long as our fish is fresh and plump, I believe there will always be people willing to exchange firewood and cloth with us."

When Wang Daniu heard this, his eyes immediately lit up like two bright stars. He slapped his thigh excitedly, and his voice became a few decibels higher: "Hey, Ping'an, your idea is really great! I was also worried that there was nothing delicious to eat at home. Now it's great, let's go together, maybe we can come back with a full load, and improve our food!" With that, Wang Daniu turned around and ran home. After a while, he followed Liu Ping'an happily, carrying a bucket, and walked towards the river together.

When they got to the river, they rolled up their sleeves without hesitation and started working. Although the river water was freezing cold in winter, they seemed to be insensitive to the cold. They only wanted to catch more fish to reduce the burden on their family and give their family a hot fish dinner.

Wang Daniu looked at the frozen river with a frown on his face, looking a little embarrassed: "Ping An, the river is frozen, how can we catch fish? Do we have to use a hammer to break the ice?"

Hearing this, Liu Pingan smiled and shook his head, then confidently picked up a stone from the side and smashed it hard on the ice. With a loud "bang", a fist-sized hole was smashed into the ice. Then, a fish suddenly jumped out of the hole as if it was disturbed, splashing a piece of crystal water, which flashed dazzlingly in the sun.

"Look, Danniu, there's a fish!" Liu Ping'an shouted excitedly, with a proud smile on his face.

Wang Daniu's eyes lit up immediately as if he had discovered a new world. He looked around and searched for suitable stones. Soon, he found a few hard stones and quickly joined Liu Ping'an's team. The two of them smashed the ice and caught fish together, having a lot of fun.

"Bang, bang, bang..." As waves of dense and crisp collisions echoed in the cold air, the ice surface seemed to be dotted with dazzling gems, and holes of various sizes and shapes appeared. These holes seemed to be a miracle in winter, breaking the silence of the river and making the originally calm water surface instantly lively. Countless fish seemed to have received some mysterious call and jumped out of the water from those ice holes. They drew graceful arcs in the air, flashing silver light, and then fell heavily on the ice or fell back into the water, splashing pieces of fine water, like a grand performance, which was dazzling.

Liu Ping'an and Wang Daniu stood aside, witnessing the sudden "fish leaping over the dragon gate" spectacle, and were so excited that they almost jumped up. They quickly picked up the buckets and nets that had been prepared long ago, like warriors about to go to the battlefield, ready to welcome this "intimate contact" with the fish.