Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Li Xiangqian felt a warm current in his heart, and he knew that he had found true happiness. The two looked at each other affectionately, and their love for each other became stronger. They knew that no matter how difficult the future would be, as long as they depended on each other, they could overcome all difficulties.

After dinner, Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e cleaned up the kitchen together. Every action of the two together was full of tacit understanding and warmth. Li Xiangqian felt the happiness in this ordinary life and was full of expectations for the future.

It was late at night, and the snow outside was still raging, but the house was warm as spring. Li Xiangqian and Lou Xiao'e sat by the stove, quietly enjoying the tranquility of the moment. Li Xiangqian suddenly thought of telling some stories to add to the atmosphere, so he whispered, "Xiao'e, do you want to hear a story?"

Lou Xiao'e smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Li, your story must be very interesting."

Li Xiangqian then began to tell about the interesting things he experienced when he was a child in the village, and the happy times he had with his friends, such as adventure and playing hide-and-seek. Lou Xiao'e listened attentively, laughing from time to time, her eyes sparkling with longing for those good times.

"Mr. Li, you were really interesting when you were a child. I also hope to have the opportunity to experience this with you." Lou Xiao'e said with a smile.

Li Xiangqian held her hand and said gently, "Xiao'e, we have a long future ahead of us and we will definitely have many good memories. I will always be by your side, both now and in the future."

Lou Xiao'e felt Li Xiangqian's sincerity and love, and her heart was filled with warmth and happiness. She knew that she had found someone she could rely on, and their future would be better because of each other's existence.

One day in early spring, everything in the courtyard came back to life, and Li Xiangqian was busy in the yard. The morning sun shone through the treetops and onto the ground, warm and bright. Li Xiangqian was preparing to tidy up the cornfield when he suddenly heard footsteps outside the courtyard gate. He looked up and saw He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu was Li Xiangqian's childhood friend. He hadn't seen him for many years. Now he suddenly appeared at the door, which surprised and delighted Li Xiangqian. He walked up to him quickly and said with a smile: "Yuzhu, why is it you? I haven't seen you for a few years. You look so tired. Do you have something important to tell me?"

He Yuzhu also smiled, patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder, and said, "Xiangqian, long time no see! I came back this time just to see my old friends and chat about recent situations."

Li Xiangqian welcomed He Yuzhu into the yard and asked Lou Xiaoe to prepare tea. The two sat on the stone bench in the yard and talked about the past. Li Xiangqian looked at He Yuzhu with a lot of emotion in his heart. Time has left traces on them, but their friendship remains the same.

"Yuzhui, where have you been these years? Why did you come back suddenly?" Li Xiangqian asked, his eyes full of curiosity.

He Yuzhu sighed, took a sip of tea, and slowly said: "I have been working outside these years, doing many jobs, and experiencing many things. I feel tired recently, and I want to return to my hometown, see old friends, and find back some of the things I lost."

Li Xiangqian nodded and said with understanding: "Yes, everyone gets tired sometimes. Just come back, this will always be your home."

He Yuzhu smiled and looked at Li Xiangqian, with a hint of deep thought in his eyes: "Xiangqian, I see that you live well here, and there is such a beautiful courtyard. Have you really found the life you want?"

Li Xiangqian was silent for a while, and recalled the days he spent with Lou Xiao'e during this period, his heart was filled with warmth and satisfaction. He nodded gently and said, "Yuzhu, this is indeed the life I want. Although it is simple, but there is love, home, and friends, that's enough."

He Yuzhu's eyes softened, and he smiled and said, "Xiang Qian, I'm so happy for you. I also hope to find such peace and happiness."

As he was talking, Lou Xiao'e came over with a tea tray and said to He Yuzhu with a smile: "Mr. He, try this tea. This is the tea we grow ourselves."

He Yuzhu took the teacup and said gratefully, "Thank you, Miss Lou. Your life is really enviable."

Lou Xiao'e sat down, looked at Li Xiangqian tenderly, and said, "In fact, this is all thanks to Mr. Li's efforts. He has been contributing to this family."

Li Xiangqian smiled a little embarrassedly, then turned to He Yuzhu and said, "Yuzhu, if you are not in a hurry to leave, stay here for a few more days and feel the life here. Maybe you will like it here."

He Yuzhu thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, since you are so enthusiastic to invite me, I won't be polite. It just so happens that I also want to have a good rest and relax."

In the next few days, He Yuzhu lived in the courtyard, took care of the yard with Li Xiangqian, and drank tea and chatted with him. He Yuzhu gradually fell in love with the tranquility and peace here, and he felt a long-lost relaxation and freedom.

One evening, Li Xiangqian and He Yuzhu sat in the yard, watching the sunset gradually sink to the west. Li Xiangqian asked, "Yuzhu, what are your plans for the future? Do you want to stay here?"

He Yuzhu was silent for a while, took a deep breath, and said, "Move forward, I want to buy a piece of land here, build a small house, and live a quiet life. Life here has given me peace, and I want to start over here."

Li Xiangqian was filled with joy when he heard this. He smiled and said, "That's great, Yuzhu. We can be together every day like we were when we were little."

He Yuzhu nodded, his eyes flashing with determination: "Yes, move forward. I believe that with you here, I will definitely live a good life."

When He Yuzhu moved into the courtyard, Li Xiangqian felt embarrassed. Although they had been friends for many years, he still felt a little uneasy, worried about whether He Yuzhu could really integrate into the place he regarded as his home. Especially the relationship between him and Lou Xiaoe, he was not sure whether He Yuzhu could really understand and support it.

One night, Li Xiangqian and He Yuzhu sat on a stone bench in the yard, looking at the starry sky. Li Xiangqian's inner entanglement and uneasiness gradually surfaced in his mind, and he decided to have a frank talk with He Yuzhu.

"Yuzhui, there is something I want to tell you." Li Xiangqian took a deep breath and spoke.

He Yuzhu turned his head, looked at Li Xiangqian, and said with a smile: "Xiangqian, just speak frankly. Do we brothers still need to hide anything?"

Li Xiangqian gave a bitter smile and whispered, "You know, Xiao Lou is a very important person to me. I was afraid that you would find it inconvenient or unaccustomed, after all, the three of us live together."

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Xiang Qian, your worry is unnecessary. I can see that you and Miss Lou have a good relationship, so why would I feel uncomfortable?