Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

The night falls silently, like a skilled painter who uses his ink-soaked brush to gently spread a huge black curtain across the entire earth, quietly covering up the hustle and bustle of the day.

However, in this courtyard full of traces of time and quaint and elegant, the lights show no signs of dimming. They are still as bright as before, like the brightest stars in the night sky, twinkling and embellishing this ancient courtyard with a poetic and dazzling brilliance.

In the yard, bursts of laughter and chatter could be heard from time to time. Some voices were high, some were low, some were fast, and some were slow. They intertwined and blended with each other, like a carefully choreographed cheerful symphony, echoing for a long time in the sky above the courtyard, adding a bit of vitality and vigor to this quiet night.

Yi Zhonghai sat at the slightly old table in the room, concentrating on reading a thick book about water pumps. His eyes were fixed on the densely packed text and complicated diagrams on the pages, fearing that he would miss any details.

Whenever he encountered important information or had some insights, he would pick up the pen at hand without hesitation and carefully record this valuable knowledge and his own experiences in a notebook beside him.

He looked focused and serious, as if he wanted to imprint every word and every picture deeply in his mind, so that he could handle future installation work with ease and without any mistakes.

At the same time, on the street outside the courtyard, a few cars occasionally whizzed by, leaving behind a series of roars of engines and rustling sounds of tires rubbing against the ground. But these sounds, for the laughter and joy in the courtyard and Yi Zhonghai's focused research, were like faint echoes far away in the sky, and did not break the tranquility and harmonious atmosphere in the courtyard at all.

The moonlight was like water, falling softly. It slipped into the house silently through the gaps in the window, and sprinkled silver spots on the ground, as if covering this ancient room with a layer of mysterious and dreamy silver gauze.

The moonlight is like a gentle messenger. It quietly climbs up the courtyard wall and roof, shrouding the ancient courtyard in a dreamy light and shadow, making the entire courtyard look even more mysterious, full of poetry and romance.

Just when Yi Zhonghai was completely immersed in the ocean of knowledge, unable to extricate himself, a clear and pleasant knock on the door suddenly broke the original tranquility in the house. Yi Zhonghai stopped what he was doing when he heard the sound. He carefully put the information in his hand aside, then slowly stood up and walked towards the door with steady and powerful steps. His heart was full of curiosity and expectation, wondering who would come to visit him on this quiet night.

When he gently opened the door, the familiar and kind figure of Xiao Liu's wife appeared in front of him. She was standing in front of the door with a smile on her face, holding a bamboo basket full of fresh fruits in her hands.

The fruits were bright in color and fragrant, red like fire, yellow like gold, and green like jade, making people salivate and happy. Xiao Liu's wife's face was filled with a sweet and moving smile, which was as beautiful and charming as a flower blooming in spring, adding a bit of warmth and sweetness to this quiet night.

"Uncle Yi, look, these are the fresh fruits I just carefully picked from the orchard! Each one is juicy and tender, and guaranteed to be sweet and delicious. Come and have a try!" With a smile on her face, Xiao Liu's wife gently handed the exquisite bamboo basket full of fruits to Yi Zhonghai's broad hands.

Her eyes were sincere and eager, as if they contained thousands of words and endless gratitude.

Yi Zhonghai quickly stretched out his hands and steadily caught the fruit basket. At that moment, he felt as if a warm spring breeze was blowing through his heart, and a strong warm current instantly surged up.

"Hey, Mrs. Liu, look at you, you are so polite! I just finished all the miscellaneous things on hand and was thinking of finding a place to rest for a while, but you brought me such delicious and sweet fruits."

While Yi Zhonghai was speaking cheerfully, he looked at the kind and virtuous woman in front of him with a look full of kindness and affection, his eyes filled with gratitude.

After hearing what Yi Zhonghai said, Xiao Liu's wife couldn't help but smile, then shook her head gently and said, "Uncle Yi, please don't be so distant with me! You have always been working hard for the affairs of our courtyard, and we all know that without your efforts, our courtyard would not be as harmonious and peaceful as it is now. So, what does it mean for us to send you some insignificant fruits? And, Uncle Yi, you have to take care of yourself! What if you collapse from overwork? What should we do then?"

After hearing these words, Yi Zhonghai felt an even stronger warmth surge from deep within his heart, and that warm feeling was like the warm spring sunshine that spread throughout his body.

He couldn't help but reach out his hand and gently patted Xiao Liu's slightly thin shoulders, then said slowly in an affectionate and meaningful tone: "Xiao Liu's wife, I understand your family's intentions. You know, we are all neighbors living in the same courtyard, and it is natural to help and support each other on weekdays. What's more, everything I do is not just for myself, but I sincerely hope to bring more benefits and well-being to our big family. As long as each of us can unite our hearts and work hard towards the same goal, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are on the road ahead, we can't stop our pace of progress."

While listening carefully to Yi Zhonghai's words full of wisdom and expectation, Xiao Liu's wife nodded continuously, with an expression of approval and determination on her face.

Her bright eyes were like two clear lakes, flashing with a firm and resolute light. That light seemed to contain infinite power and hope, as if she had clearly seen the beautiful and harmonious scene of the courtyard's future.

She responded solemnly: "Uncle Yi, you are absolutely right! From now on, each of us will take unity and friendship as our code of conduct, and work together to make our courtyard a warm, harmonious and happy home! No matter how big the difficulties and challenges are, we will never back down, because we are a family, an indivisible whole!"

Yi Zhonghai listened to the sonorous and powerful words of Xiao Liu's wife, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. His eyes were full of infinite yearning and beautiful vision for the future, as if he had seen that the courtyard house, with the joint efforts of all residents, would be rejuvenated with new vitality and vigor, and become a happy place that everyone admired and praised. He firmly believed that as long as everyone could think and work together, no matter how bumpy the road ahead was, they could work hand in hand, unite as one, overcome all difficulties together, and usher in a better tomorrow.

After Xiao Liu's wife left, Yi Zhonghai walked back to the house with brisk steps. He closed the door gently, then walked straight to the desk and sat down, casting his eyes on the pile of materials about water pumps again. Although some of these materials have been read and are a little worn out, every time he re-examines them, he will have new discoveries and thoughts, as if every page contains infinite wisdom and power.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai's heart was like a burning fire, full of endless energy and passion. He studied the dense text with full concentration, frowning sometimes, nodding and smiling sometimes, and the beautiful picture of the successful installation of the water pump kept emerging in his mind: cool water gurgling out, moistening every inch of land, people happily using water to wash clothes and cook, children playing in the yard, laughter echoing in every corner of the courtyard... Thinking about it, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, revealing a knowing smile, as if this moment had really appeared before his eyes.

While Yi Zhonghai was immersed in his infinite vision of a better life in the future, other neighbors in the courtyard were also busy. Look! The family in the east was busy cleaning the courtyard, and the broom made a "rustling" sound when it swept across the ground, as if preparing for the good times to come; the family in the west was squatting by the well, carefully checking whether the water pipes were damaged to ensure that every drop of precious water resources could be fully utilized; and the family in the south, the family sat together, happily discussing how to prepare for the celebration and what items to prepare, their faces were filled with smiles of happiness and expectation, as if they could not wait to welcome the day full of joy and peace. The whole courtyard was shrouded in a busy and harmonious atmosphere, and everyone was contributing their own strength to this ancient and vibrant courtyard in their own way.

At this moment, every corner of the courtyard is filled with joy, and every neighbor's face is blooming with a smile as bright as spring flowers. The smile is not only full of joy for the new life that is about to begin, but also reveals deep concern and eager expectations for each other, as if they are not only neighbors, but also brothers and sisters as close as one family.

After several days of concerted efforts, the installation of the water pump finally reached its exciting finale. When the last screw was carefully tightened, everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the brand new water pump, expecting a miracle to happen. Yi Zhonghai took a deep breath, as if to put all the tension and expectation into this breath, then slowly reached out and firmly pressed the start button.

At this moment, a clear, pleasant, and hopeful roar of machinery suddenly sounded, and then a stream of clear, transparent, silver-like water gushed out from the pump mouth, flowing happily in the courtyard like a cheerful stream. This water flow not only brought coolness and moisture, but also seemed like an invisible force, connecting everyone in the courtyard closely, sharing this hard-earned joy and achievement together.

"Wow!" With the appearance of the first stream of water, the whole courtyard exploded. Cheers, applause, and applause surged like a tide, one after another, resounding through the sky. People jumped and danced excitedly like children, hugged each other, and released their long-suppressed excitement. Their faces were filled with happy and satisfied smiles, as if at this moment, all their efforts and hard work had received the best reward.

Yi Zhonghai stood quietly in the crowd, looking at the joyful and peaceful scene in front of him, feeling the warm and cozy atmosphere around him. His eyes were slightly moist, and his weathered face was now full of pride and satisfaction. He knew that all this was the result of everyone's unity and joint efforts. The tremendous power generated by this unity and the increasingly deep friendship between neighbors will become the eternal warm background of this courtyard, illuminating every day of their future.

Since then, life in the courtyard has become more convenient and wonderful. Everyone began to enjoy clean and hygienic tap water, and washing clothes, cooking and daily washing became easy and comfortable. The worries and troubles caused by water problems in the past seemed to disappear overnight, replaced by endless joy and satisfaction. Yi Zhonghai undoubtedly contributed to this gratifying change. He took the lead and set an example, leading everyone to work together to work hard to improve the living environment. His dedication and hard work not only won everyone's respect and gratitude, but also made this courtyard more harmonious and beautiful.

In this small courtyard, people have vividly demonstrated through their actions what sincere and deep neighborly friendship is, and what true unity and mutual help are.

The years have passed quickly, time flies by like an arrow, and the white horse flies by in a flash. However, no matter how quietly time slips away, no matter how the world changes, the neighborly friendship and the spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance deeply buried in the courtyard are like a brand, eternally engraved in the depths of everyone's heart.

This emotion is like a light that never goes out, always illuminating the winding road of life ahead; it is also like a warm current that constantly nourishes and warms each other's hearts. It makes this courtyard a warm home full of love and care, and even after going through wind and rain, it still exudes charming charm and light.