Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

The deaf old lady's words, with her gentle and kind tone, were like the clear, sweet spring water flowing slowly from the distant mountains, gently and delicately penetrating into the depths of the hearts of everyone present, as if bringing the comfort and tranquility of nature, making people's hearts feel unprecedentedly cleansed and peaceful.

This trickle of water was not only clear and transparent, but also seemed to contain some kind of magical power. It quietly awakened the most simple and sincere deep feelings hidden in the hearts of everyone present for this ancient courtyard. The warmth and memories that were hidden by daily trivialities, at this moment, were like being blown by the spring breeze, awakening and flooding into their hearts.

Everyone was stunned by this sudden emotion. They were stunned for a moment, then they all looked at each other, their eyes full of surprise and emotion. In this brief and subtle look, someone caught a few traces of shame in the other's eyes, which was a reflection and self-blame for their past behavior; at the same time, there was also a vague sense of self-reflection, as if at this moment, everyone began to re-examine their words and deeds, thinking about how to better integrate into this big family.

At this moment, He Yuzhu, who had been silent all the time, seemed to be driven by an invisible force. He suddenly stood up, straightened his chest, and stood firm in front of everyone like a towering mountain. He said loudly: "The old lady is right! We are all family members. We can't make everyone unhappy because of such a trivial matter, or even hurt the harmony accumulated over the years!" His voice was loud and firm, like a lightning that cut through the night sky, instantly dispelling the dullness and depression in the air, successfully breaking the embarrassing silence at the moment, and bringing a touch of vitality to the whole scene.

Immediately afterwards, Liu Haizhong, who was always known for his steadiness, also nodded in agreement. There was a bit of sincerity and persuasion in his words: "That's right! Yan Bugui, Xu Damao, you really went too far this time! We live in the same courtyard, and we see each other every day. There is really no need to do things so drastically! As the saying goes, a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. We should help and take care of each other!" His voice was gentle and powerful, like a warm current, warming everyone's heart.

Yi Zhonghai sighed heavily, and a solemn and complicated look appeared on his weathered face. He said in a serious and slightly helpless tone: "Teacher Yan, and Xu Damao, how could I not know the little calculations and little thoughts in your mind? But you must understand that power cannot be obtained by fighting. If you really want to gain power, you must rely on providing real services to everyone and think about everyone in this courtyard wholeheartedly! What does our courtyard need most? It is harmonious coexistence, mutual help, understanding and tolerance of each other! It is definitely not like you who are scheming, playing tricks, and fighting openly and secretly all day long! What's the point of such a life?"

Every word he said was like a heavy hammer hitting everyone's heart, forcing them to reflect deeply.

At this moment, under the unanimous accusations of the deaf old lady, which were full of majesty and kindness, Yan Bugui's face, which had always been known for its shrewdness, strength and deep calculation, seemed to be swept by a sudden storm and instantly became extremely ugly, with blue and white colors changing as fast as the sudden changes in the sky in summer, and as if he had been slapped several times in public, and the expression on his face was so distorted that water almost dripped out.

Xu Damao, who always thought highly of himself and was arrogant, now looked like an eggplant that was completely wilted by the severe winter frost. His originally straight body shrank in an instant. His originally arrogant and domineering demeanor disappeared without a trace at this moment, and was replaced by a face full of embarrassment, fear and uneasiness, just like a crab with its shell peeled off, revealing its fragile and helpless nature.

Yan Bugui's heart was in turmoil at the moment. He never expected that his carefully planned and painstaking plan, which he thought was perfect and foolproof, would end up like this and encounter such strong and resolute resistance and opposition. His heart was full of regret and self-blame. He regretted that he should not have been blinded by greed and fell into this meaningless farce.

In contrast, although Xu Damao was also in a miserable state, his eyes did not stop moving and were still rolling around, as if he was thinking quickly and calculating what countermeasures he should take next to get rid of this extremely unfavorable situation and regain his dignity and status.

At this tense and delicate moment, the deaf old lady slowly raised her hand and waved it gently. The action seemed calm and unhurried, and it also carried an indescribable majesty. She motioned everyone present to disperse and said slowly: "Okay, let's end this matter today. I sincerely hope that from today on, our courtyard can regain the peaceful, harmonious and harmonious atmosphere of the past, and everyone can put aside their past grudges, put aside their prejudices and grudges, and live together in harmony and happiness."

As the deaf old lady's sonorous and powerful words slowly fell, the crowd that had gathered together and was excited began to gradually disperse. Their faces showed relief, apology, or expectation for the future, but in any case, the storm finally subsided temporarily. The courtyard has returned to its former tranquility, but everyone's heart has been left with an indelible mark. They began to re-examine their words and deeds, thinking about how to get along better with their neighbors and jointly create a more harmonious and beautiful living environment.

As time went by, the sound of their footsteps gradually became blurred and distant, and finally disappeared completely in every corner of the courtyard, as if they had never existed. In the blink of an eye, the lively and noisy scene before had disappeared, and the courtyard once again returned to the seemingly peaceful and calm atmosphere of the past. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, sprinkling on the bluestone road, and everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

However, beneath this calm surface, there is actually a more complicated and turbulent undercurrent. Behind those seemingly calm eyes, there are their own calculations and plans. Everyone is calculating their own little tricks in their hearts, trying to gain an advantageous position in this silent contest.

Although Yan Bugui and Xu Damao have restrained themselves on the surface and are no longer as aggressive as before, and even occasionally show a humble and kind smile on their faces, their extreme desire for power has not diminished in the slightest. They are like cheetahs hiding in the dark, always ready to pounce on their prey, and their desire and persistence for victory are almost bursting through their chests and overflowing with words.

They knew very clearly that this fierce power struggle was far from over and was only temporarily dormant. They were secretly accumulating strength and waiting for the next outbreak.

At this moment, Director Wang appeared in the courtyard. He walked hurriedly and looked solemn, as if he was carrying a heavy burden. As soon as he arrived here, he immediately called everyone to understand the situation and listened carefully to everyone's opinions and views. Sometimes he nodded slightly to show his agreement, and sometimes he frowned and fell into deep thought. It was obvious that he was extremely dissatisfied and worried about the complicated conflicts in the courtyard.

"You know, this courtyard is a vital part of our entire community! It is not just a place to live, but also our common spiritual home. We must not allow it to become a hotbed for all kinds of conflicts and disputes!" Director Wang said seriously, his tone was firm and unwavering, leaving no room for doubt. His eyes revealed an inviolable majesty, as if he wanted to use his own strength to protect the peace of this land.

"From today on, I will pay great attention to the situation here and keep a close eye on it. At the same time, I also hope that all the neighbors present here can strictly abide by the various rules and regulations formulated by the community and work together to maintain the harmony and stability of our courtyard. Only in this way can we have a warm and comfortable living environment where we can live and work in peace and contentment!" Director Wang's words were sonorous and powerful, like a warm current flowing into everyone's heart. His arrival seemed to bring a glimmer of hope and light to this land, allowing people to see the dawn of solving the problem.

Director Wang's resounding statement was like a deafening thunder, exploding suddenly in the hearts of Yan Bugui and Xu Damao, bringing them unprecedented heavy pressure, as if a huge rock was pressing on their chests, making it almost impossible for them to breathe. This pressure was like a towering mountain, weighing heavily on them and making them breathless. It also made them clearly realize that if they wanted to continue to carry out their carefully planned and painstaking conspiracy, they had to be extremely alert and cautious. They had to remain highly alert at all times and must not reveal any flaws, so as not to be discovered by the shrewd and perceptive Director Wang, and thus fail.

As time went by, the atmosphere in the courtyard gradually became confusing and elusive, and the air was filled with an indescribable subtlety and complexity. Yan Bugui and Xu Damao were like two extremely cunning foxes. They began to consciously or unconsciously restrain their arrogant and arrogant behavior in front of everyone, pretending to have changed their minds, repented of their past mistakes, and become a new person. They had false smiles on their faces, and their words became humble and polite, as if they had really realized their mistakes and were determined to make a new start. But only they themselves knew best that these were just disguises to deceive others. Their desire and greed for power in their hearts had not diminished at all.

In secret, Yan Bugui and Xu Damao racked their brains and tried their best to find a new opportunity to restart the plan that had been forced to shelve and seemed hopeless. They were like poisonous snakes lurking in the dark, always ready to find an opportunity to give their opponents a fatal blow.

At the same time, He Yuzhu, Yi Zhonghai and other righteous people never let down their guard. They are like loyal guards protecting their homes, with their eyes wide open, their ears pricked up, and they are always on high alert, ready to face all kinds of crises that may come suddenly. They know that although Yan Bugui and Xu Damao have restrained their edge on the surface, they are still secretly plotting their ulterior motives. Therefore, they must always keep a clear mind and be ready to deal with all kinds of challenges and difficulties that may arise.

Although the days passed by, the daily life in the courtyard seemed to have gradually returned to the normal track of the past, and the neighbors occasionally laughed and talked, but in fact, everyone who lived here knew that the seemingly calm and peaceful scene was just a thin veil. What was hidden underneath was the surging and increasingly fierce undercurrent. Everyone was secretly observing and thinking, preparing for the upcoming unknown challenges.

Xu Damao was thinking that ever since the deaf old lady started to interfere in the affairs of the courtyard, his life has never been peaceful. Although the old lady was deaf, she was very smart and always liked to meddle in other people's affairs, especially in Xu Damao's affairs. This gave him a headache and made him helpless. This time, he decided not to sit and wait for death, but to take the initiative and join forces with Yan Bugui, who also complained about the deaf old lady's "meddling" on weekdays, to think of a way to make the old lady restrain herself and preferably stop interfering in his affairs.

Xu Damao found an opportunity and quietly pulled Yan Bugui aside. The two hid in a corner and began to plot.

"Old Yan, do you think the deaf old lady in our yard is too nosy?" Xu Damao lowered his voice and said with dissatisfaction.

Yan Bugui frowned upon hearing this, and he was obviously sympathetic: "That's right, although she can't hear, she has sharp eyes. She wants to get involved in everything, making us feel uncomfortable doing things."