Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

The night is like a huge black curtain, slowly descending, covering the whole world. The lights of the No. 95 courtyard are like twinkling stars in the night sky, which are particularly warm and moving in this endless night. The lights fall on the walls of the ancient courtyard, as if to cover this building that has been baptized by time with a layer of soft brilliance, making it look more quaint and mysterious.

In the middle of the courtyard, the old wooden table seemed to carry the stories and memories of the Siheyuan over the years. It was now crowded with people. All the residents in the courtyard were focused. They were either sitting on wooden benches or standing aside. Their eyes revealed the importance they attached to this meeting. These residents came from different families and had different life experiences, but at this moment, their hearts were closely connected, and they participated in this discussion about the future of the Siheyuan together.

Yi Zhonghai, the old man known as the "brain trust" in the courtyard, stood up slowly. His weather-beaten face was filled with a firm look, and his voice was steady and powerful, as if it had a magical power that could make everyone present calm down and listen to his words.

"Neighbors," he began, "We are gathered here tonight to discuss three very important matters. The first is about water conservation. As everyone knows, the city has recently issued a strong call for water conservation. As part of the city, we must not lag behind. We must start with ourselves, with the small things around us, and contribute our part to conserving water resources. I solemnly propose that from tomorrow, our courtyard will implement a rotation system for water use, with concentrated water use once in the morning and once in the evening. This will not only meet everyone's basic needs, but also avoid unnecessary waste. And on weekdays, everyone should always remember to turn off the tap, develop good water use habits, and never waste water resources due to momentary negligence."

As Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, the entire No. 95 courtyard seemed to be gently covered by a layer of quiet veil, and fell into a brief but meaningful silence. This silence was not a silent resistance, but everyone's serious consideration of this proposal in their hearts, and the silent brewing of the responsibility they were about to take on.

As the night deepens, the moonlight shines through the sparse clouds, sprinkling on the path paved with bluestone slabs, adding a touch of softness and mystery to this ancient courtyard. People's thoughts drift away with the breeze, and are pulled back to reality at some inadvertent moment, back to this courtyard full of human touch.

After a while, the silence was finally broken by a burst of warm discussions. Although the voices were soft, they were full of the positive response and careful consideration of the residents of the courtyard to Yi Zhonghai's proposal. Some residents were firm in their voices. They believed that Yi Zhonghai's proposal was like timely rain, which not only solved the current problem of water shortage, but also provided a good opportunity to educate the next generation on water conservation. Some residents were more delicate. They put forward many thoughtful suggestions, such as how to further refine the water rotation schedule without affecting the quality of life, and how to educate children to develop good water habits. Other residents may not be good at speaking, but the expression of silently calculating how to practice the concept of water conservation in daily life is more sincere and moving than any gorgeous words.

The evening breeze still blows gently, bringing a bit of early autumn coolness, but also a bit of subtle warmth. This warmth comes from everyone's love and protection for their beautiful homeland, and from their determination and courage to work together in the face of difficulties. They know that water is the source of life and the bond that maintains the harmony and prosperity of this small courtyard. Only when everyone takes action can they gather into a force that cannot be underestimated and jointly protect this precious resource.

At this time, Uncle Liu Haizhong slowly stood up, his figure looked particularly tall under the dim light. In his eyes, there was both recognition of Yi Zhonghai's proposal and a firm belief in future actions. "Dear neighbors," his voice was deep and powerful, like a thunder in summer, instantly awakening the enthusiasm in everyone's hearts, "Comrade Yi Zhonghai's proposal is the embodiment of our Siheyuan spirit - unity and overcoming difficulties together. What we have to do is not only to save water, but also to become the disseminator of the concept of water conservation, so that this clear stream can flow into everyone's heart. I propose that we should not only set up rewards for 'little water-saving experts', but also hold water-saving knowledge competitions, water-saving creative displays and other activities, so that water-saving becomes a fashion, a trend, so that every family can become a little water-saving expert, and let No. 95 Siheyuan become a benchmark for water-saving demonstration!"

Uncle Yan Bugui was not to be outdone. He gently pushed up his reading glasses, his eyes sparkling with wisdom. "Saving water requires not only action but also wisdom. We need to develop a detailed water-saving plan that takes into account both the rational allocation of water and the maintenance of water pipes to reduce unnecessary waste. At the same time, I propose setting up a 'water-saving fund', which is not only a reward for water-saving families, but also a reserve for possible future water pipe repair costs, to ensure that our water-saving actions can be sustained and effective."

As the three uncles spoke in turn, the residents of No. 95 Courtyard seemed to be tightly united by an invisible force. They began to discuss enthusiastically, exchanging ideas and suggestions with each other, and everyone's face was filled with longing and confidence for the future. In this small courtyard, water conservation is no longer a simple task, but an action about love and responsibility, a practice of unity and wisdom. And all of this will become the most precious wealth of No. 95 Courtyard in the future, and will be forever engraved on this land full of warmth.

After listening to the speeches of the three uncles, everyone's enthusiasm was ignited again. They all expressed their willingness to actively participate in the water conservation campaign and contribute their own strength to the development of the Siheyuan. For a moment, the whole courtyard was filled with an atmosphere of unity, cooperation and striving forward, as if foreshadowing that the Siheyuan was about to usher in a new era.