Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

The night was like a thick inkstone, spreading deeply and gradually engulfing the whole world. In the silence, only the occasional night breeze gently brushed over the treetops, making a subtle and crisp rustling sound, like a night music played by nature, gently breaking the tranquility.

Liu Ping'an and Qin Jingru stood side by side, bathed in the watery moonlight. They smiled at each other, and that smile was as bright and warm as the stars in the night sky. The tacit understanding and determination between the two seemed to be able to penetrate the endless night, reach the softest corner of each other's hearts, and illuminate the heart that beats with love.

"Jingru, starting tomorrow, I will devote myself to this new job." Liu Ping'an's eyes were staring into the distance, his voice was steady and powerful, full of determination and confidence. "Although there may be many challenges ahead, I firmly believe that with my perseverance, courage and love for you, I will be able to overcome all difficulties and complete every task excellently." After that, he held Qin Jingru's hand tightly, as if he wanted to pass on his inner strength to his beloved without reservation in this way.

Qin Jingru nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes flashing with gentle light, like a clear spring, making people intoxicated. She said softly: "Ping An, I have always believed that you are the best and most amazing man in the world. No matter what kind of work you do, you will definitely achieve remarkable results. Don't worry, I will take care of all the affairs at home. I will arrange the house in an orderly manner and never let you worry about it. But you have to promise me that no matter how busy you are at work, you must eat on time and take good care of yourself, because your health is more important to me than anything else."

Liu Ping'an's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, that smile was as warm and gentle as the spring sun. At this moment, his heart was like being stirred by a hot current, and a warm and warm feeling instantly spread. Because he knew that as long as Qin Jingru was by his side, no matter what difficulties and obstacles he faced, he would have a most solid fortress and support.

So, Liu Pingan slowly stretched out his arms and gently embraced Qin Jingru. In this warm embrace, he fully felt the warmth from her body and the tenderness and love like water. In an instant, it seemed that all the tiredness and heavy pressure accumulated in his heart disappeared quietly like morning mist meeting the sun.

After a while, Liu Ping'an loosened his arms a little, gazed at the lovely girl in front of him with gentle eyes, and whispered softly: "Okay, dear Jingru, it's getting late, you should go and rest. Don't forget that you have to get up early tomorrow morning to send our lovely Xiaodang to school." Although his heart was filled with attachment and reluctance when he said this, his reason told him that in order to create better living conditions for them and their daughter, he must work harder.

Hearing this, Qin Jingru nodded obediently, and then reluctantly broke free from Liu Ping'an's arms. She slowly turned around and walked towards the bedroom with light steps. However, every step she took, she couldn't help but turn her head back, looking at Liu Ping'an behind her affectionately, and gently reminded him: "Ping'an, no matter how busy you are at work, you must pay attention to take care of your body, and don't get too tired! Remember to go to bed early!"

Liu Ping'an's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a warm and friendly smile, and he looked at Qin Jingru with soft eyes as she walked slowly into the bedroom. As the door gently closed, making a slight "click" sound, Liu Ping'an slowly turned around and walked towards the desk with steady steps.

He stretched out his right hand and gently opened the slightly old notebook on the table. The yellowed paper exuded a faint breath of time, as if carrying countless stories and dreams. Liu Pingan stared at every line and every punctuation mark in the notebook intently, carefully examining every carefully planned plan recorded in it. These plans were like blueprints, gradually becoming clear in his mind, outlining the beautiful outline of the future. At this moment, his heart was surging with endless fighting spirit and hope, like a burning flame, illuminating the way forward.

The next morning, the sun shone through the windows into the house, bringing brightness and warmth to the entire room. When the family members learned the good news of Liu Ping'an's promotion, they were all very excited and got up early to prepare a hearty breakfast for him.

In the kitchen, there was the sound of pots and pans colliding with each other. Qin Huairu was wearing an apron and busy in front of the stove. She held a spoon in her hand and kept stirring the millet porridge that was boiling in the pot. The rich aroma filled the air, making people salivate. After a while, a pot of steaming hot, golden millet porridge was cooked. Qin Huairu also cut the side dishes skillfully and fried several exquisite side dishes with good color, aroma and taste. She thought to herself that these delicious dishes would definitely refresh Liu Ping'an and wake him up, so that he would be energetic in his new job and stay in good condition all day long.

At the same time, the family members were sitting around the round table in the living room, discussing which relatives and friends to invite to their home to celebrate Liu Ping'an's promotion. Everyone's face was filled with joy, as if spring had arrived in this warm little home early. Liu Ping'an was even more excited, and he stood up from time to time, pacing back and forth in the room, muttering how to arrange the venue to make this party more perfect.

"We have to prepare well and not let the guests think we are rude." Liu Ping'an's wife Li Mei gently reminded them while she was busy sorting out a long guest list.

"Yes, yes, we have to prepare some delicious food, especially the sweet and sour pork ribs, which is our family's signature dish!" Liu Ping'an's mother also interrupted excitedly, with anticipation shining in her eyes.

The news spread quickly throughout the community. Neighbors came to Liu Ping'an's door to offer sincere congratulations and ask about the specific time of the party so that they could arrange their schedules in advance to be able to attend this joyous party. For a while, Liu Ping'an's door was bustling with people coming and going.

At this time, Qin Jingru also came to the No. 95 courtyard happily. As soon as she stepped into the gate of the courtyard, she couldn't wait to quicken her pace and went straight to the room where Qin Huairu was. Along the way, she hummed a little song from time to time, and her mood was particularly happy.

When she opened the door, she saw Qin Huairu sitting by the bed, teasing Xiaodang in her arms with a smile on her face. Xiaodang was wearing a cute pink dress, with a happy smile on her tender face, and her two little hands kept waving, as if she was also happy for Liu Ping'an's promotion.

As soon as Qin Jingru entered the room, she walked straight to Qin Huairu, hugged Xiaodang affectionately, and kissed her on the cheek. Xiaodang was startled by Qin Jingru's enthusiasm, but soon smiled again, her eyes curved into crescent shapes, very cute.

Qin Huairu felt warm at the sight of Qin Jingru and Xiaodang being so close. She held Qin Jingru's hand and enthusiastically told her about the various interesting and trivial things that had happened in the courtyard recently. From the embarrassing incident of Xu Damao being punished to clean the toilet because of fighting for power and profit, to the grievances between He Yuzhu and his father He Daqing, Qin Huairu told her all about it.

Qin Jingru listened to Qin Huairu's story attentively, and her originally relaxed brows gradually furrowed. Her big, watery eyes were filled with astonishment, doubt and confusion. She couldn't believe that this seemingly peaceful courtyard actually hid so many unknown secrets and entanglements.

"My cousin! I never expected that the things in this courtyard would be so complicated. It's even more complicated than in our village!" Qin Jingru murmured softly, her tone full of amazement and confusion. As she spoke, she gently rocked Xiaodang in her arms, as if she wanted to comfort the little guy who was a little restless because of the story.

Strangely enough, Xiao Dang seemed to understand what was said, and her restless body gradually calmed down. She blinked her big round eyes and stared at the two adults curiously, as if she was also deeply attracted by this dramatic story. Her eyes showed both curiosity and yearning for the unknown world, as well as deep attachment and trust for the two relatives in front of her.

Hearing her sister's sigh, Qin Huairu couldn't help but sigh deeply, her lips slightly raised, revealing a helpless bitter smile: "Alas... Jingru, the people in this courtyard are so cunning! As the saying goes, people's hearts are hidden in their stomachs, and no one can guess what others are thinking. Like Xu Damao, he usually likes to play some tricks and schemes, always thinking of taking advantage. But as the saying goes, if you walk by the river, you will get your feet wet. Look, this time he finally capsized because of his so-called "cleverness" and fell into the pit he dug! Let's talk about Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong. I originally hoped that they, as elders, could be fair and just, but in the end, in order to fight for such a tiny bit of insignificant power, the two of them still quarreled and their faces were red and their necks were thick, completely disregarding any face and affection!"

Speaking of He Yuzhu, although he always looks carefree and heartless, he actually has a deep resentment towards his father who left without saying goodbye in his heart! When he heard that He Daqing was coming back, at first, he was full of expectations that the man who had abandoned him and his family would admit his mistakes and repent, and the family would be reunited. However, time has passed quickly, and the years have already drawn an insurmountable gap between them. How can the pain of the past be easily relieved?

At this time, Qin Huairu was speaking these words softly while deftly pouring a glass of water for Qin Jingru who was sitting opposite her, and smiled and motioned to her not to get too excited. Qin Jingru quickly reached out to take the water cup, first took a sip carefully, and then couldn't wait to continue: "Oh, to be honest, it's really not easy for He Yuzhu! A grown man not only has to go to work on time every day to earn money to support his family, but also has to take care of the elderly and children in the yard when he returns home. By the way, why did his father, who eloped with the widow, leave them behind and walk away? And this time he finally came back, but was driven away again. It really makes people sigh!"

After hearing Qin Jingru's sigh, Qin Huairu shook her head gently, with a complex expression on her face. After a long while, she slowly answered: "As for the specific reason, I don't know it very well. I just vaguely heard people mention that it seemed to be for the so-called wider world outside and those rare opportunities. Thinking back to the time, He Yuzhu was still young, and this incident brought a heavy blow to his young heart! Although he always acts tough in front of others now, I guess there is always such an irreparable void in his heart, and perhaps it will be difficult to fill it in this life..."

The two were silent for a long time, as if time had frozen at this moment. They stared at each other silently, and when their eyes met, they seemed to understand each other's helplessness about the impermanence of the world and the complexity of human nature. At this moment, Xiaodang fell asleep quietly in Qin Huairu's arms. His gentle breathing accompanied by slight snoring was like a soothing lullaby, adding a few touches of warmth to this originally heavy conversation.

"Okay, let's not think about those annoying things anymore!" Qin Huairu broke the silence first. She patted Xiaodang gently, carefully placed the child on the bed beside her, then said to Qin Jingru with a smile: "Let's go and prepare the meal. Today I want to show off my sister's cooking skills and cook a few of my signature dishes. We two sisters have to have a good chat." As she said that, she stood up and walked towards the kitchen.

Seeing this, Qin Jingru also stood up and hurriedly followed, muttering, "Sister, let me help you." Walking into the kitchen, Qin Huairu skillfully tied an apron and began to take out ingredients and cooking utensils from the cupboard. The pots and pans collided with each other, making crisp and pleasant sounds; the two sisters were busy with their work, talking in low voices, and occasionally heard cheerful laughter.

Soon, the kitchen was filled with tempting aromas. Qin Huairu skillfully cut and cooked vegetables, and each movement seemed so smooth; Qin Jingru helped wash vegetables and pass seasonings, and they cooperated very well. As the dishes with good color, fragrance and taste came out of the pot and were served, the whole kitchen was filled with the taste of home.

Although the world outside the courtyard is still complicated and full of all kinds of right and wrong, in this small kitchen, the two sisters temporarily forget the noise and troubles of the outside world. There is no intrigue or deception here, only the strong family affection and love for ordinary life. The stories that happened in the courtyard are like the breeze blowing gently outside the window. Although it will bring some ripples, it will eventually return to peace. What remains is only a deeper thinking about life and cherishing the tranquility and warmth in front of you.