Mother Qin frowned, she knew this problem was not so easy to solve. "I don't want the matter between Xu Mingjie and Yan Jiedi to affect your family, but I think we should give them some time to deal with this problem themselves."

Yu Li's mother thought about it and finally nodded. "Well, since you said so, I can give them some more time and see how things turn out."

Mother Qin breathed a sigh of relief and secretly rejoiced in her heart. She knew that this was only a small victory, but at least it was a start. She hoped that through communication and understanding, the conflicts in this family could be resolved so that everyone could get the results they wanted.

The gate of the courtyard is heavy and solid, with a pair of bronze lions hanging on the door knockers. The years have left deep bronze rust on them. The stone steps at the door are covered with leaves and dust all year round, but they still have a simple beauty. Pushing open the heavy wooden door, a square courtyard comes into view. In the center of the courtyard is an old well with clear water. In summer, the children in the courtyard like to use this well water to take a shower. There are several lush locust trees planted in the four corners of the courtyard. The shade of the trees covers the sky and brings a touch of coolness to the hot summer.

Xu Mingjie lives in the north room, which is the most important room in the courtyard. Two red lanterns are hung in front of the door of the north room. When they are lit at night, the red light shines in the courtyard, adding a bit of warmth. The furnishings in the house are extremely simple, with wooden tables and chairs neatly arranged. There are several yellowed old photos hanging on the wall, recording the family's past. There is an old phonograph in the corner, which is the most cherished item of Xu Mingjie's father. Whenever there is a festival or an important day, his father will put on an old record, and the melodious music will echo in the courtyard, bringing endless joy to the whole family.

Xu Mingjie is the eldest son in the family. He has a younger sister, Xu Xiaofang, who is only sixteen years old and in her prime. His mother, Wang Xiujuan, is a typical traditional Chinese woman. She is hardworking, kind, and willing to work hard. She gets up early every day to prepare breakfast for the family. His father, Xu Desheng, is a worker who goes out early and comes back late, silently contributing to the family. Although life is not rich, the family is harmonious and happy.

The courtyard is always full of life in the early morning. The birds in the yard jump happily among the branches, occasionally pecking at a few fallen grains of rice. Mother Wang Xiujuan got up early and started busy in the kitchen. The smoke from the cooking was curling, and the aroma of food was floating in the air. In the kitchen, my mother was skillfully cutting vegetables, cooking porridge in the pot, and there were a few dishes on the table, which were simple but very homely. Xu Mingjie walked out of the room and stretched himself. The fresh air refreshed him.

"Xiaojie, come and have dinner. You have to go to the factory today." The mother's voice was gentle, kind and full of love.

"I got it, Mom." Xu Mingjie agreed, walked quickly to the kitchen and helped serve the food.

Breakfast time is the warmest moment for the family. Xu Xiaofang always sits beside her father, listening to him tell interesting stories about the factory and laughing from time to time. Although Xu Desheng doesn't talk much, every word he says is filled with his expectations and encouragement for his children. He hopes that his son and daughter will have a bright future.

After breakfast, Xu Mingjie changed into work clothes and prepared to go to work in the factory. He worked in a machinery factory. Although the work was hard, he never complained because he knew it was for the happiness of his family. He rode an old bicycle through the winding alleys and greeted the morning sun to start his day's work.

The machinery factory is located on the outskirts of the city. The factory building is tall and spacious, and the roar of the machines is heard one after another. The workers shuttled between various work stations, their clothes were soaked with sweat, but their faces were filled with the joy of labor. Xu Mingjie is an excellent worker in the factory. He is skilled, hardworking and hardworking, and is deeply loved by leaders and colleagues. He is always the first to arrive at the workshop and the last to leave. Every part is carefully polished by him, and every process is personally inspected by him.

During breaks, Xu Mingjie likes to stand at the window of the factory and look into the distance. That is when his thoughts fly. He often thinks of the courtyard at home, his parents' hard work, and his sister's smiling face. Those beautiful memories give him endless motivation and make him work harder to realize his dream and bring a better life to his family.

At noon, the factory cafeteria smelled delicious food, and workers lined up to get food. In the cafeteria, the simple dishes whetted people's appetites. Workers sat together in groups of three or five, chatting and sharing the little things in life. Xu Mingjie also sat with a few good colleagues, talking about interesting things at work and looking forward to the future life.

The afternoon work was still intense and busy. Xu Mingjie worked non-stop, sweat dripping down his forehead, but he was completely unaware because his heart was full of hope for the future. Finally, the sun set and the workers finished work one after another. Their tired figures looked particularly warm in the afterglow of the sunset. Xu Mingjie rode his bicycle and set off on his way home.

Back at the courtyard, her mother had already prepared dinner, the aroma of the food was mouth-watering. Her father was smoking a pipe in the yard, quietly watching the sunset in the sky. Xu Xiaofang sat by the well washing clothes, occasionally looking up at the stars in the sky, her heart full of longing for the future.

Dinner time was still so warm, the family sat together and shared what they had seen and heard during the day. Xu Desheng would talk to his son about things in the factory from time to time, reminding him to be careful, his mother would ask him if the work was hard, and his sister would occasionally say a few naughty words, making everyone laugh.

After dinner, Xu Mingjie likes to sit in the yard and listen to his father telling stories about the past. Those were years full of hardship and struggle, but they were also a testimony to the family's dependence on each other and joint efforts. Xu Mingjie knows that it is these stories that inspire him to keep moving forward and let him find hope and strength in a difficult life.

As the night deepened, the courtyard gradually returned to its tranquility, with only the leaves rustling in the breeze. Xu Mingjie lay on his bed, his mind racing. He thought about the future, his ideals, and how to give his family a better life. He knew that the road ahead was still full of challenges, but he was not afraid, because he had a firm belief in his heart that he was willing to give everything for his family.

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