Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

As the night slowly covered the earth like a huge black velvet blanket, the lights in the courtyard went out one by one like the stars gradually disappearing in the night sky. The night breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness, but people's hearts seemed to be pulled by some invisible force and could not fall asleep peacefully. In this quiet and slightly mysterious night, the sincere and in-depth conversation between He Daqing and Yi Zhonghai was like a warm ocean current in winter, quietly flowing in everyone's heart and stirring up layers of ripples.

The deep feelings about family affection and the exquisite interpretation of tolerance conveyed by it are like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, penetrating the haze in people's hearts, so that those memories and emotions that have been sealed by the years are touched and awakened unprecedentedly at this moment. Those warm fragments about family, moments about tolerance and understanding, are like activated ancient photos, replaying in the mind scene by scene, making people feel emotional.

This emotional resonance, like a magic key, gently opened the closed doors of everyone's hearts, awakening those feelings of affection and tolerance that had been dormant in their hearts, and becoming clearer and deeper. People began to re-examine their hearts and think about how to better cherish the people around them, and better understand and tolerate others in the future.

Meanwhile, in Yan Bugui's slightly small but warm home, the heated discussion showed no signs of stopping as time went by and the night deepened. Inside the house, the lights were dim and soft, adding a bit of warmth and tranquility to this late-night conversation.

Yan Bugui leaned forward slightly, as if to concentrate all his enthusiasm and determination on this moment. He stretched out his right hand and gently pushed the pair of black-framed glasses on his nose. His eyes, which were originally small, were now shining with an unusually bright light, which contained deep thoughts and expectations for the future.

He said in a slightly low but firm voice: "This matter is not just a family affair of the He family. It actually concerns everyone in our Siheyuan! Our Siheyuan is like a big family, and everyone is an indispensable part of this family. Therefore, we must let the two children, Yu Shui and Yu Zhu, understand that no matter what difficulties and obstacles they encounter, their family members will always stand behind them and give them the most solid support; their friends will always be by their side and be their most reliable support. We are a united collective. Only by supporting each other and moving forward together can we find our own peace and happiness in this complicated world."

After hearing this, the third aunt sitting nearby nodded in agreement. Her hands, which were full of traces of time, were gently folded in front of her chest. Her kind eyes revealed a full of tenderness, as if they could melt the ice in people's hearts. She added softly, "That's right. These children have a hard time on weekdays. They each have their own difficulties and responsibilities. As elders, we should pay more attention to them. How about this? Tomorrow morning, I will personally make some of our specialty snacks and send them to Yu Shui, so that the child can feel the love from the neighbors, and feel warm in his heart, and no longer feel lonely and helpless. Our courtyard is about harmony among neighbors and helping each other, so that we can live better and better."

The words of the three aunts were like a spring breeze, warming people's hearts. At this time, Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang, two energetic young people, came over. They were dressed in simple but clean clothes, their faces were full of youthful breath, and they joined the heated discussion without hesitation. Their eyes were shining with the unique vigor and firm determination of young people, which was a kind of love for life and fearlessness of difficulties, as if they were ready to meet all challenges.

Yan Jiecheng said seriously, "Dad, Mom, we also want to do our best to help. Sister Yushui and Brother Yuzhu are always so nice to us, teaching us to read and write and playing with us. Now that their family is in such a big difficulty, how can we just sit back and do nothing? We have to let them know that no one is alone in this courtyard." Yan Jiefang on the side also nodded and agreed, "That's right, Mom and Dad! We are all family, we should help each other. If you have any problems in the future, just tell us to do it, and we will do our best."

Hearing his two sons' words, Yan Bugui could not help but feel very relieved, with a satisfied smile on his face. In that smile, he was proud of his sons' growth and also felt the deep friendship between the neighbors in Siheyuan. He stretched out his hands and gently patted his two sons on the shoulders, and said earnestly: "Good children, your kindness will make Dad very satisfied. Although our family is not rich, any help counts. And, the most important thing is to let Yu Shui and Yu Zhu know that no matter how big the problem is, they will never be alone in their struggle. As long as everyone works together and unites, there will be no obstacles that cannot be overcome! We in Siheyuan should think in one direction and work in one direction, so that we can face the ups and downs of life together."

At this time, the dim oil lamp in the house emits a weak but warm light, which makes the whole room a little hazy, but also adds a bit of warmth and tranquility. Under this dim light and shadow, the weathered face of Grandpa Zhang sitting in the corner is more solemn. His eyes are filled with memories of the past and deep worries about the future. However, in this worry, there is more of a firm belief in the big family of Siheyuan and infinite cherishment of the deep friendship between neighbors.

He frowned slightly, and deep wrinkles appeared on his forehead. He and his wife beside him lowered their voices and whispered about the incident that had been widely spread in the courtyard in recent times, as if they were afraid that there were ears on the other side of the wall and that outsiders would hear it.

"Why did He Daqing come back suddenly? It's really unexpected! There has been no news for so many years, as if he had evaporated from the face of the earth. Everyone thought he would never come back. But now, as soon as he came back, he caused a sensation and everyone knew about it. The whole courtyard was in an uproar and there was no peace." Uncle Zhang's words were filled with confusion and complaints. Although his voice was low, the emotions in his tone were very obvious.

Uncle Zhang frowned tightly, his face full of sorrow, as if he had a heavy burden on his heart. The teacup in his hand also swayed gently with his mood, and the tea in the cup seemed to be affected by the owner's emotions, rippling slightly, creating circles of tiny ripples, and flickering in the dim light.

Grandpa Zhang's wife, who was sitting nearby, was concentrating on knitting the unfinished sweater in her hands. The needle and thread were moving flexibly in her hands, as if she was knitting the memories of the years. After hearing what her husband said, she slowly raised her head, and cast a gentle and deep gaze at her old partner, with some doubts and emotions in her eyes. She stopped what she was doing and said softly, "That's right, this man comes and goes as he pleases, without considering other people's feelings at all. I don't know if he has ever thought about how Qin Huairu, a woman, has survived all these years. You can imagine the hardships of taking care of the elderly and raising children. Alas, this man's heart is really big! He leaves as he pleases and comes back as he pleases, without caring about the feelings of his family at all."

This conversation between the couple was like a breeze blowing across a calm lake, stirring up ripples. It also attracted the attention of their grandson Sanbao, who was concentrating on his homework not far away. The little guy's ears stood up like a little rabbit, listening to every word of the conversation between his grandparents.

He put down the pencil he was holding tightly in his hand, and his young face was full of curiosity and confusion. He blinked his big curious eyes and asked excitedly: "Grandpa and grandma, you have been talking about Uncle He. I heard from my friends that the reason why Uncle He left was because he had another woman outside. Is this true?" The little guy's words were a bit anxious and naive. He was eager to get the answer from the elders to satisfy his curious heart.

After saying that, Sanbao looked at the two elders expectantly, his big eyes sparkling with a gleam of thirst for knowledge, as if he was waiting for the beacon of wisdom to guide him.

After hearing this, Grandpa Zhang's amiable face suddenly darkened, like a dark cloud suddenly floating across the clear sky. He quickly stretched out his hand and waved it towards the child, and stopped him with a nervous and serious look: "Little children, don't listen to those unfounded rumors that are circulating everywhere! Things between adults are complicated, and you little kids should not ask around! The adult world is sometimes even unclear to us, let alone you. But then again, this He Daqing is really too unkind! He left when he said he would leave, and came back when he said he would come back. He even cruelly abandoned his own son and precious daughter, and has been gone for so many years without any news. Now, he suddenly appears again, and it has caused a lot of uproar in the city. I really don't know what his eldest son He Yuzhu will think! This child has always been very sensible. If he knew that his father was so irresponsible, I don't know how sad he would be."

Hearing this, Grandpa Zhang's wife, who was standing nearby, could not help but sigh deeply. The sigh was long and heavy, as if it carried countless emotions and helplessness. She slowly squatted down, her eyes full of tenderness and kindness, just like the warm sunshine in spring shining on the earth. She gently stroked Sanbao's little head, and whispered softly: "Sanbao, you must remember what grandma said to you. No matter how other people behave, we must stick to the kindness and innocence deep in our hearts, treat others with sincerity, and do everything with a beginning and an end, seriously and responsibly. Look at what happened in your uncle He's house, isn't this a living lesson! In this world, no one can always protect you, except yourself. So, you must learn to be strong and learn to protect yourself, understand?"

Sanbao blinked his big watery eyes and nodded his head, as if he understood the deep meaning of his grandmother's words, but also as if he still had many questions to answer. Then, he lowered his head and continued to concentrate on his homework. The tip of the pen rustled on the paper, as if it was telling his inner doubts and curiosity.

However, although he seemed to have refocused on his homework, in fact, deep in his heart, his curiosity about the mysterious He Daqing and his doubts had not diminished at all, but became stronger. He was like a bird that had just hatched, full of infinite curiosity and yearning for the world, wanting to explore, discover, and understand.

It seemed that in this short moment, the entire courtyard had quietly changed because of He Daqing's unexpected return. Overnight, the atmosphere in the courtyard became subtle and complicated, like a sudden storm that broke the original tranquility and beauty. People began to talk about it, speculating on the reasons and purposes of He Daqing's return, and worried about what kind of impact this incident would have on the courtyard. Overnight, countless elusive mysteries were added here, and at the same time, the originally simple and pure interpersonal relationships here suddenly became several layers of intricacy and intrigue.

On the other hand, Liu Haizhong’s family was also discussing this matter.

Liu Haizhong's home was brightly lit, and the family sat around the table, the atmosphere was equally solemn and warm. Liu Haizhong's face, which usually had a bit of majesty, looked unusually serious at this moment, his eyes flickered in the dim light, as if he was thinking about some important issue.

"Have you heard? That kid He Daqing is back!" Liu Haizhong was the first to break the silence. His voice was low and powerful, as if every word contained irresistible power.

His wife couldn't help but frowned when she heard this, and she stopped sewing. She looked up at Liu Haizhong, her eyes showing some confusion and worry: "What on earth is He Daqing thinking? After so many years, he suddenly came back, what on earth does he want to do?"

Liu Haizhong sighed and shook his head, seeming to be puzzled by He Daqing's actions: "Yes, no one knows what he is up to this time. However, since he is back, we have to be on guard. After all, he was a prominent figure in our Siheyuan back then. Although he has been away for many years, his influence has not necessarily disappeared."