Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

"Li Xiangqian." Song Wen's voice sounded again, with a faint pleading tone, "Are you sure you want to go in?"

"Yes, I must know." Li Xiangqian's voice was firm and unquestionable. Although his heart was turbulent, he still maintained a calm appearance.

When they walked deep into the courtyard, Li Xiangqian stopped. In front of him was a small house with broken windows and a shaky door. This small house used to look inconspicuous and even a little shabby, but at this moment, Li Xiangqian suddenly felt that it was like a huge mystery that attracted his attention.

He felt a chill in his heart, as if something was calling him, but his steps had already involuntarily moved towards the dilapidated door.

"You... don't you think something is wrong?" Song Wen's tone became more anxious, and her voice was obviously uneasy.

"I know, it doesn't feel right." Li Xiangqian stopped and looked at his wife, frowning slightly, "But if we don't go in, we may never have the answer in our hearts."

Song Wen felt mixed emotions. She understood Li Xiangqian's anxiety and determination, but she also felt a deep sense of uneasiness. She didn't want to see Li Xiangqian pay more unnecessary costs for a mystery. However, she also knew that if he didn't solve the mystery himself, he might never be able to let it go.

"Let's go in and take a look." Li Xiangqian said again, without any hesitation in his tone. The moment he pushed open the door, he suddenly felt that he was standing at a crossroads, facing the most critical step in his life. And this step might determine the direction of everything.

The door creaked, and then Li Xiangqian and Song Wen walked into the dilapidated little house. The house was dark, with only a little light coming in through the cracks in the broken windows. The air was filled with dust and the smell of decay, which was a bit suffocating. Li Xiangqian's eyes quickly swept through the house, and his heartbeat accelerated.

He saw some old things in the corner of the room - worn-out furniture, rusty ironware, and an old faded bed. On the bed, it seemed as if nothing was left, only a trace of emptiness.

Song Wen stood at the door, her eyes full of vigilance. Her intuition told her that this was not just an ordinary abandoned room, but a place that hid some secrets.

"What do you think?" Li Xiangqian turned his head and asked in a low voice.

Li Xiangqian sat at the worn wooden table, his fingers trembling slightly. He looked at the yellowed paper, his eyes filled with complex emotions. After his own thinking and questioning, he finally had a clear answer to this matter - He Yuzhu, the neighbor he once trusted, seemed to have some unknown secrets. And these secrets were being revealed little by little, surging towards him like a tide, stirring up waves of uneasiness in his heart.

He took a deep breath, stood up, and walked to the gate of the yard. The air was filled with the smell of dampness and decay, which made him feel oppressive. The wind outside the house blew gently, bringing some uncertain chill. Li Xiangqian knew that every move he made next might change something, and he had no way out.

He looked back at Song Wen and said softly, "I must tell everyone."

Song Wen's eyes flickered, and she seemed to hesitate, but she finally nodded. She understood Li Xiangqian's decision. No matter how difficult or dangerous the matter was, he could not remain silent any longer. Although she was confused and frightened, she also knew that if she did not take action in time, the problem would only get worse.

"What are you going to say?" she asked, her voice low and solemn.

Li Xiangqian frowned slightly, but his heart was silent. He knew that the consequences of this incident might not be borne by just the two of them. If He Yuzhu's behavior was revealed, it would definitely bring unforeseen consequences to everyone. And he seemed to have been dragged into this vortex and couldn't extricate himself.

"I don't know how to say it," Li Xiangqian sighed, "but we have to make it clear. Otherwise, sooner or later we will be dragged into a deeper quagmire."

Without saying anything more, he turned and walked outside, heading to the other end of the street. Song Wen followed closely behind him. Although she knew that this road would bring insecurity, she was still willing to accompany him and face all the unknown challenges.

The air on the street was cool and quiet, as if everything had stopped. Li Xiangqian's heart was filled with mixed emotions, and every step he took seemed like he was carrying a heavy load. The doubts about He Yuzhu had been lingering in his mind for a long time. Every time he thought about it, he could feel the uneasiness gradually growing, as if an invisible hand had grabbed his heart and made him unable to breathe.

They walked to the door of He Yuzhu's house. Li Xiangqian took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. There was a knock on the door and light footsteps came from inside. After a few seconds, the door slowly opened and He Yuzhu stood at the door with that familiar smile on his face. Everything seemed normal.

"Li Xiangqian, Song Wen, why are you here so early?" He Yuzhu asked with a smile, his tone revealing a sense of ease and friendliness.

Li Xiangqian frowned slightly, but his heart was not much moved. He knew very well that at this moment, the relationship between them had undergone subtle changes. The calmness on the surface could not cover up the turmoil in his heart.

"He Yuzhu, we want to talk to you about something." Li Xiangqian's tone was surprisingly calm, as if he had been prepared to face all of this.

Song Wen stood aside, lowering her head. She knew that this matter was no longer something that Li Xiangqian could bear alone. Her heartbeat gradually accelerated, and her face turned a little pale. Although she had prepared herself mentally, she still couldn't avoid the tension in her heart after seeing all this.

He Yuzhu's smile gradually faded, his eyes became sharp, and he seemed to sense a hint of something unusual.

"If you have anything to say, just say it." His voice was still calm, but behind that calmness, it seemed that there was some unknown complex emotion hidden.

Li Xiangqian did not answer immediately. His heart was already in turmoil. He had wondered many times if the truth was revealed, would their world still be as peaceful as before. But at this moment, there was no room for retreat.

"About you..." Li Xiangqian paused, his eyes unconsciously falling on He Yuzhu's face, "I found out something about you."

He Yuzhu's eyes froze slightly, and the smile on his lips changed slightly. He seemed to be suppressing some emotion, but soon regained his composure.