Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

Qin Jingru gently leaned her head on Liu Ping'an's broad and solid shoulders, as if she was afraid of disturbing something. The two of them lay quietly on the double bed that exuded a warm atmosphere, enjoying this rare peace and tranquility. Outside the window, the night was like a huge ink painting, deep and quiet, covering the whole world in its boundless embrace. Only the stars in the distant sky, like the eyes of naughty children, flickered and jumped, adding a bit of liveliness and vitality to this quiet night. However, unlike the tranquility of the outside world, their room still exuded a faint light. Although the light was not bright, it was enough to illuminate each other's hearts, like a lonely but firm star in the night sky, quietly telling their story.

Qin Jingru turned slightly to face Liu Ping'an's gentle and tolerant face and began her story. Her voice was soft and delicate, as if the spring breeze was blowing across the lake, bringing a fresh breath. From the first ray of sunlight in the morning penetrating the clouds, the crisp and loud crowing of the rooster broke the silence, to the evening, the smoke from the cooking rose, covering the courtyard with a hazy gauze; from the aunts sitting together, chatting about their daily lives, the words contained both the trivialities of life and the precipitation of years, to the children laughing and playing in the yard, the innocent laughter was like the sound of nature, making people forget the troubles of the world. Qin Jingru described all these bits and pieces vividly, as if a vivid picture scroll was slowly unfolding in front of Liu Ping'an's eyes.

When Qin Jingru talked about the heated argument between Xu Damao and He Daqing over trivial matters, Liu Ping'an couldn't help but exclaimed, his voice full of disbelief and surprise: "Oh my, this is really lively! I never thought that such a dramatic scene could happen in that seemingly calm courtyard. It's even more exciting than what's on the stage! Those contradictions and conflicts, the interweaving and collision of emotions, all make people want to find out more."

Qin Jingru smiled bitterly and shook her head, saying softly, "That's right. At first, I was full of longing and thought that life in a courtyard house should be plain and warm. Who knew there were so many contradictions and disputes hidden here? But to be honest, although sometimes there are minor frictions and disputes between neighbors because of some trivial matters, most of the time everyone gets along harmoniously. Those quarrels and conflicts are like the seasoning of life. Although they sometimes make people unhappy, they can also make each other cherish the hard-earned harmony and peace more."

Liu Ping'an's eyes revealed complex emotions, with surprise and emotion intertwined, as if at this moment, he saw the essence and truth of life. He sighed deeply, and then spoke in a slow and heavy tone: "The story in this courtyard is so tortuous that it is beyond imagination, even more exciting than the performance in the play. The grievances, love and hatred between neighbors often make people feel confused, as if they are in an intricate maze. Fortunately, there are outstanding people like Qin Huairu here. She used her wisdom and kindness to resolve one conflict after another, making the small world of the courtyard full of love and warmth. Her existence is like a bright light, illuminating the way forward and warming everyone's heart."

With her wisdom and kindness, which is more precious than gold and warmer than the spring sun, she has done her best to maintain the harmonious atmosphere within the family, so that every member can find their own peace and reliance in this small safe haven. Moreover, with the unwavering and rock-like support of you, the closest relatives, it is like a powerful force coming together to resist the storms from the outside world. Finally, we can find a rare tranquility in this noisy and chaotic society, just like an oasis in the desert, precious and desirable.

Qin Jingru nodded slightly, showing her deep recognition and sincere admiration for Qin Huairu. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with a glittering light, which was her admiration for Qin Huairu's selfless dedication and her heartache for all the hardships her sister had endured. That light, like the brightest star in the night sky, illuminated her way forward and warmed every corner of her heart.

"That's right! My sister's life is really not easy." Qin Jingru's voice was choked with sobs, which showed her deep sympathy and heartache for Qin Huairu. "Not only does she need to take good care of the family affairs, but she also has to bravely face all kinds of ups and downs from the outside world. Whether it is the trivialities of life or the tricks of fate, she has endured them one by one without a single complaint. But even so, she has always been so tenacious, positive and optimistic, as if there is no problem in the world that can defeat her. To be honest, I admire my sister's tenacious spirit from the bottom of my heart, and I also hope that one day I can be like her, a responsible, courageous and wise woman."

At this time, Liu Ping'an gently stretched out his right hand and tightly grasped Qin Jingru's slightly slender but powerful palm. The warmth of her palm seemed to be able to convey all his love and strength to him. His tone was particularly gentle, like the breeze blowing across the lake in spring, with endless tenderness and care: "Jingru, you have to follow her example and try to learn how to be strong and optimistic. There will always be storms on the road of life, but as long as we have love, faith, and each other in our hearts, nothing can stop us from moving forward. No matter what difficulties and obstacles we encounter in the future, as long as our family can think in one direction, work in one direction, unite as one, and deal with them together, there will definitely be no obstacles that we cannot overcome. I believe that as long as we support each other and work together, the future will be full of hope and light, just like the rising sun, warm and brilliant."

Qin Jingru gently placed her hand in Liu Ping'an's broad palm. The warm touch from her palm made her feel as if she was bathed in the warm spring sun. The warmth flowed down her arm into her heart, instantly turning into a surging warm current that stirred her heart. She raised her head slightly and smiled at Liu Ping'an with a smile as brilliant as a blooming spring flower. In that smile, there was both a vision for the future and a deep attachment and gratitude to Liu Ping'an.

The pair of beautiful eyes shone with a star-like and unwavering light, which contained both curiosity and exploration of the unknown world and a firm belief in a better life. It was like the brightest lighthouse in the dark night, illuminating the unknown road ahead and guiding the direction they were heading forward. At this moment, their hearts were tightly connected to each other, as if they were the only two people left in the world, writing their beautiful future together.

"Yes, I will." Qin Jingru said softly. Although her voice was not loud, it was full of strength and determination. "We are a family! No matter what difficulties and obstacles we encounter, we must work hand in hand and face them together. I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and usher in a bright future that belongs to us!" After that, she looked at Liu Ping'an again, and when their eyes met, their hearts had already communicated.

Liu Pingan looked at the gentle and strong woman in front of him, and his heart was filled with emotion and comfort. He shook Qin Jingru's hand in response, with a happy smile on his face. At this moment, in this small world, they seemed to have forgotten all the troubles and worries in the world, and only the two hearts were left tightly attached to each other, enjoying this hard-earned tranquility and warmth.

Before I knew it, the night had deepened and the noise in the courtyard gradually disappeared, replaced by a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Occasionally, a few clear and pleasant insect chirps came from afar, breaking the silence of the night and adding a bit of vitality to this quiet night.

Qin Huairu walked into the room quietly, afraid of waking up Xiaodang who was already sleeping soundly.

She slowly sat down beside the bed, gazing at the child's quiet and sweet sleeping face, and a wave of love and affection surged in her heart. After making sure that Xiaodang was sleeping soundly, Qin Huairu stood up carefully and tiptoed to the window.

She gently opened the window and let the cool night breeze blow on her face, taking away some of her fatigue.

Outside the window, the moonlight fell on the yard like water, covering everything in a hazy halo like a silver yarn. Qin Huairu stood there quietly, looking up at the vast starry sky above her head, but her heart was surging with thoughts, and she couldn't calm down for a long time...

She sat quietly in front of the window, her thoughts surging like the tide, constantly recalling the various scenes she had experienced today. The warmth and laughter on the dinner table seemed to still echo in front of her eyes, the family members sat together, sharing delicious food, and the love and communication between each other made the whole room full of happiness.

However, this warm scene was soon broken by a sudden dispute in the yard. The quarrels and shouts resounded through the sky, and the originally peaceful and harmonious atmosphere instantly became tense and chaotic.

But fortunately, the family was reunited in the end. They comforted each other and healed each other's emotional trauma with love and care. She deeply understood that life is never smooth sailing, it is always full of countless unknowns and variables.

But as long as you have deep love for your loved ones in your heart and have this warm family as a solid backing, no matter what difficulties and obstacles await you ahead, you will have enough courage and strength to face them bravely.

She sighed slightly, slowly closed her eyes, and listened attentively to Liu Ping'an's even and steady breathing beside her. At this moment, the world seemed to be quiet, and only his presence could make her feel extremely at ease.

She secretly told herself: No matter how many storms the road ahead will encounter, as long as their family always sticks together and walks hand in hand, they will be able to withstand all difficulties together and move forward firmly towards a better tomorrow.

The next morning, as soon as the sky in the east began to turn pale, Liu Ping'an rushed to the steel mill impatiently.

As soon as he entered the factory, he heard the workers around him talking enthusiastically about a major incident that happened in the No. 95 courtyard yesterday - He Daqing beat Xu Damao! The younger workers obviously knew nothing about it and came over curiously to ask for details.

Then, an older worker began to tell the story vividly: "You young people probably don't even know who He Daqing is? He is He Yuzhu's biological father! Back then, he was the undisputed head chef of our steel mill cafeteria, and his cooking skills were superb! It's a pity that he suddenly got confused for some reason and ran away with a widow..."

When the workers who were busy working around heard the noise, they put down their tools and quickly gathered around. They were talking to each other and discussing He Daqing, and the scene suddenly became noisy.

Everyone's face was filled with surprise and curiosity, as if they had discovered some earth-shattering secret. Among them, Liu Ping'an widened his eyes and asked in disbelief, "He Yuzhu's father? Is he the He Yuzhu in our factory who always keeps to himself and has a very withdrawn personality?"

An older worker standing nearby nodded and answered affirmatively: "Yes, it's him. You may not know, but He Daqing was really a celebrity back then! Not only did he have superb skills and the work he produced was beautiful, but he was also very handsome, and he was the focus of everyone's attention wherever he went. Alas... what a pity, who would have thought that such an outstanding person would do such a thing." After saying that, the older worker shook his head helplessly, his eyes full of regret.

At this time, another worker could not suppress his curiosity and asked eagerly: "What happened next? Why did He Daqing suddenly run away?" As soon as this question was asked, everyone's eyes were focused on the older worker who had just spoken, and everyone was eager to know the answer.

"Oh! This matter is really sad to talk about! It's all because of the complicated and difficult emotional issues. Do you know? I heard that he actually fell deeply in love with a widow outside! Moreover, the widow was not alone, she had a child with her! I really don't know what he was thinking, he was so obsessed! For the widow, he abandoned his originally warm family without hesitation, and even ran away with her without looking back! Think about it, how cruel it is! Look at our poor He Yuzhu, how difficult it has been for him these years! He raised his sister little by little with hardship and hard work. The hardships and pains in it, I am afraid only he himself knows it best!"

The older worker sighed heavily, then continued babble on.