Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

After Liu Haizhong learned the shocking news from his wife, the second aunt, his face suddenly became extremely gloomy, as if he was suddenly wrapped tightly by a thick and depressing dark cloud. The gloomy look was so deep that it seemed to squeeze out water droplets, and the air around him seemed to solidify because of his displeasure.

He was filled with disbelief and astonishment. He Daqing, who had disappeared without a trace many years ago, would resurface without warning at such an unexpected moment. Moreover, his return was so ostentatious, causing such a big disturbance, and he even had the audacity to use violence against Xu Damao. These dramatic turns of events caught Liu Haizhong off guard and left him stunned.

He knew very well that if this matter was not handled properly and quickly, their peaceful and harmonious courtyard life would suffer an unprecedented impact, the tranquility of the past would be broken, and replaced by endless turmoil and chaos. The entire courtyard might become chaotic and restless.

"This He Daqing is simply becoming more and more unscrupulous and has no sense of propriety at all!" Liu Haizhong muttered indignantly, and at the same time forcefully blew out a thick smoke ring from his mouth. The smoke slowly spread in the air, as if it was the embodiment of his chaotic thoughts at the moment, lingering around.

While smoking, he thought over and over again, trying to find a perfect solution that could maintain the harmony of the courtyard and properly deal with the troubles caused by He Daqing. Although Liu Haizhong usually likes to intervene in various trivial matters in the courtyard, calling himself "Second Uncle" and happy to play the role of mediator, this situation is obviously far from the minor ones he has dealt with in the past. This is a major incident that may trigger a chain reaction and have far-reaching impacts, and he must be extremely careful and take every step carefully.

The next day, when the sky was just turning pale and the morning sun was just beginning to show, the sun seemed to be a little shy, only half of its face was exposed, and Liu Haizhong couldn't wait to bid farewell to the warm bed and hurriedly started a new day. He quickly finished washing up, not even taking time to take care of the breakfast he had to enjoy on weekdays, and anxiously set out on the road to He Daqing's house, his heart full of anxiety and anticipation for the situation he was about to face.

Along the way, he walked hurriedly, and every step seemed to be filled with heavy thoughts. He kept simulating the scene of the conversation with He Daqing in his mind, thinking about how to phrase it and how to deal with it skillfully, in order to find a solution that would satisfy both sides. However, when he finally stood in front of He Daqing's house panting after exhausting all his strength, what he saw was a tightly closed door with a cold iron lock hanging on it alone, flashing coldly in the morning light. Obviously, He Daqing had already gone out, leaving behind an empty house and a heart full of mysteries, which made Liu Haizhong fall into confusion and helplessness for a while.

"This old guy actually knows how to play hide-and-seek! He's really cunning!" Liu Haizhong kept muttering, his face full of displeasure and helplessness. He stood there, looking at the closed door, and the irritation in his heart became stronger and stronger. But there was no way, he couldn't find the person, and he couldn't just waste time here. He could only sigh, turned around helplessly, and thought about what to do next. After thinking about it, he still felt that he had to consult Yi Zhonghai, after all, Yi Zhonghai had a high prestige in the courtyard and was experienced in handling things.

After making up his mind, Liu Haizhong took a big step and walked towards Yi Zhonghai's house. Along the way, he kept muttering in his heart, what is this He Daqing up to? Why did he cause so many troubles as soon as he came back?

When they arrived at Yi Zhonghai's house, Liu Haizhong explained the whole story in detail. After listening to Yi Zhonghai, his brows knitted and a solemn look appeared on his face. He knew very well that this matter was very difficult to handle. If he was not careful, it might disturb the whole courtyard. But now that things have come to this, escaping is not a solution, and he must find a way to solve it.

Yi Zhonghai pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "Hai Zhong, don't be anxious, we have to calm down. Let me go and talk to He Yuzhu and his sister first, test their opinions and see what they really think. After understanding their attitudes, we will go to He Daqing and ask him to give an explanation." Yi Zhonghai's tone was steady and powerful, giving people a sense of security and steadiness, as if as long as he was there, there were no problems that could not be solved.

When Liu Haizhong heard this, he nodded repeatedly and agreed with Yi Zhonghai's proposal. He thought to himself that Yi Zhonghai was amazing, he was calm and could always find a way to solve the problem. So he sat on the chair in Yi Zhonghai's house with peace of mind, waiting for good news from Yi Zhonghai, and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that this matter could be resolved as soon as possible so that the courtyard could return to its former peace.

At this time, night has fallen, and the courtyard is shrouded in darkness. Only a few dim lights are swaying in the wind, which looks particularly deserted. Yi Zhonghai walked on the path paved with bluestone slabs, his steps firm and powerful. Every step seemed to tell of his determination and courage. He knew that the next conversation would not be easy and might encounter many difficulties and obstacles. But for the harmony and tranquility of the courtyard and for the harmonious coexistence between neighbors, he was willing to make every effort, no matter how difficult the road ahead was, he would move forward bravely and never retreat.

When Yi Zhonghai slowly walked to the slightly mottled wooden door of He Yuzhu's house, which showed obvious signs of age, he stopped and habitually straightened his clothes to make sure there was nothing wrong. Then, he took a deep breath, as if to concentrate all his thoughts at this moment, and then he raised his right hand and knocked lightly on the door with his knuckles. The knock echoed in the narrow and quiet alley, like the prelude of an ancient piece of music, foreshadowing a deep and complicated story that was about to unfold.

After a moment of silence, the door made a subtle but clear creaking sound, and then a tiny gap quietly appeared. He Yuzhu's face, which usually wore a warm smile, now looked unusually solemn, with complex emotions intertwined in his eyes, as if he had thousands of words to say but couldn't. Through the narrow crack of the door, he met Yi Zhonghai's eyes who was standing outside the door, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Obviously, he didn't expect that there would be visitors on this quiet night.

"Uncle Zhonghai, it's so late, how come you have time to come here?" There was a barely perceptible tremor in He Yuzhu's voice, and he was obviously surprised by Yi Zhonghai's sudden visit.

A warm smile appeared on Yi Zhonghai's face, which contained the wisdom of time and the vicissitudes of life, as if every wrinkle was telling a story of the past. He took a step and stepped steadily into the yard, while waving to He Yuzhu, indicating that the other party did not need to be polite. "Yuzhu, I just heard from others about what happened between your father and Xu Damao. I was really worried about you two, so I came to see how you are now."

He Yuzhu sighed softly upon hearing this, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes. He stepped aside and invited Yi Zhonghai to come in, while using his eyes to indicate the situation inside the house. At this moment, there was a burst of small and hurried footsteps in the house, and then He Yushui appeared at the door. Her eyes were slightly red, and there were still traces of tears in her eyes, obviously she had experienced an emotional ups and downs before.

"Uncle Zhonghai..." He Yushui's voice was as thin as a mosquito, but full of confusion and helplessness, as if at this moment, she had found a harbor she could rely on.

He Yuzhu looked at his sister, shook his head helplessly, and scratched his head unconsciously. That action was both a helpless expression of the current predicament and an attempt to grasp a clue to solve the problem. "This matter...really, my brother and I don't know where to start." He muttered to himself, his voice full of confusion and bewilderment, and his expression became more and more helpless and hesitant.

Yi Zhonghai walked forward slowly with steady steps, stretched out his broad palm, and gently patted He Yuzhu's slightly thin shoulder, as if conveying a kind of silent strength and comfort. Then, he turned around and pulled over a slightly old chair, gently placed it next to He Yuzhu, and motioned him to sit down and have a good rest. "Don't worry, kid. Now that the matter is in front of us, we have to calm down and think about how to deal with it. You know, there are always more solutions than problems, right?" Yi Zhonghai's words were like a warm spring breeze, gently brushing across the heart, bringing a trace of warmth and tranquility, making people relax involuntarily.

He Yushui and He Yuzhu looked at each other, and saw some understanding and tacit understanding in each other's eyes. They nodded at the same time, as if silently telling each other that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, they would go through it together. Yi Zhonghai, who was standing aside, took in the whole scene, and understood a little bit in his heart. He knew very well how helpless and confused these two children were when facing family changes.

So, Yi Zhonghai asked in a gentle but firm voice: "So, Zhuzi, Yushui, what do you think about this matter? Also, how do you think we should solve this problem so as to maintain family harmony and prevent the situation from getting worse?"

Hearing Yi Zhonghai's question, He Yuzhu lowered his head slightly, folded his hands unconsciously, and answered in a low and slightly hoarse voice: "Hey, uncle, to be honest, my brother and I don't want to make a big fuss about this. You know, our father has been missing for many years, and we have been looking forward to his return. But who would have thought that he would make such a big fuss when he came back. To be honest, our hearts are in a mess now, like a tangled mess, and we don't know what to do at all."

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai nodded slightly to show his understanding. He knew very well that for the two children, their father's sudden return and the subsequent turmoil were undoubtedly a huge shock. He whispered in agreement: "Well, Zhuzi is right. However, you also know that Xu Damao is not an easy person to deal with. He loves to stir up trouble on weekdays. If this matter is not handled well, it will only get worse and worse, and it will be difficult to end it at that time. So, we have to think about it carefully and see how to properly solve this problem while allowing our courtyard to continue to maintain the rare harmony and tranquility."

At this time, He Yushui, who had been listening quietly, couldn't help but whispered: "Uncle, we certainly don't want to make Dad feel embarrassed, and our courtyard has always been harmonious. No one wants to destroy this rare harmonious atmosphere because of such a small matter. It's just... Alas, our hearts are so confused that we really can't think of a proper solution for the time being." After saying that, she sighed softly, her face full of worry.

Yi Zhonghai sighed heavily, and that sigh seemed to carry the heaviness and helplessness of the years. Then he spoke slowly, his tone sincere and meaningful: "Yuzhu, Yushui, you have to think about it carefully. No matter what your father did in the past, he is still your closest relative! Besides, he may have returned this time with a sincere intention to make up for the mistakes he made in the past."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu's eyes instantly turned red, and his throat seemed to be choked by something, and there was a hint of tears in his words: "But...but he turned around and left without saying a word, leaving us two brothers and sisters behind, leaving us to rely on each other to live. How can we easily accept him during these years of hardship!"

Yi Zhonghai nodded sympathetically, indicating that he could fully understand their feelings at the moment: "I know this very well in my heart. However, time flies, so many years have passed, maybe he has already changed his ways and turned over a new leaf. Besides, he is now in his twilight years, and is eagerly looking forward to your understanding and support."

At this point, Yi Zhonghai paused for a moment, as if considering what to say next. After a moment's thought, he continued, "As for Xu Damao, I will find a suitable opportunity to talk to him. But you also have to know that, as the saying goes, 'The one who tied the bell must untie it.' The deep knot between you and your son, in the end, has to be slowly untied by you."

After hearing this, He Yuzhu and He Yushui fell into deep thought. Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai stood up and said goodbye: "Okay, let's stop here for today. Think about it carefully, and come to me anytime if you have any ideas."

After leaving He Yuzhu's house, Yi Zhonghai felt extremely heavy-hearted. He knew that if he wanted to truly solve this problem, he would need to spend a lot of time and energy. But he also believed that as long as everyone could put aside their prejudices and communicate with their hearts, they would definitely be able to find a solution to the problem.