Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

"Qiuye, could you please go find Banggeng? I want to talk to him about something." Wang Qiang put down the work in his hands, walked up to Ran Qiuye, and said in a gentle tone.

Ran Qiuye looked up at Wang Qiang, a little hesitant. "Brother Wang, Banggeng has been quarreling with me lately, will he be unwilling to come?"

Wang Qiang patted her shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I believe he will come. We should give him a chance and let him know that we care about him."

Ran Qiuye nodded, put down her work, and turned to find Banggeng. She actually wanted to resolve the conflict with Banggeng, but she had never found a suitable opportunity. Now that Wang Qiang took the initiative to propose, she felt that this was a good opportunity.

A few minutes later, Ran Qiuye brought Banggeng back to the tofu shop. Banggeng lowered his head, looking a little reluctant, but still followed Ran Qiuye in.

"Banggeng, come here, let's talk." Wang Qiang invited him to sit down, his tone gentle but firm.

Bang Geng looked up at Wang Qiang, then at Ran Qiuye, and seemed a little nervous. In his heart, he actually knew that the quarrel between him and Ran Qiuye was a trivial matter, but he always felt that there was some face issue that made him unwilling to take the initiative to apologize.

"Banggeng, I know everything that has happened between you and Qiuye recently. You are both good kids, and we can solve any problems together." Wang Qiang said gently, trying to make Banggeng relax.

Bang Geng hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Uncle Wang, I didn't mean it. I just got upset sometimes, so I quarreled with Qiu Ye."

Ran Qiuye was touched after hearing this. She knew that Banggeng was actually a good kid, but sometimes he didn't express himself well. She walked up to him and said softly, "Banggeng, I was also wrong. Let's communicate more in the future and stop quarreling over trivial matters, okay?"

Bang Geng looked up at Ran Qiuye, a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes. He nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Qiuye. I will pay attention next time."

Wang Qiang was relieved to see that the two had finally put aside their differences. He knew that communication and understanding were the key to resolving conflicts, and they had achieved this today.

"Banggeng, Qiuye, since you are both willing to correct your mistakes, then work together to make our big family more harmonious." Wang Qiang said with a smile, his tone full of encouragement.

Bang Geng and Ran Qiuye smiled at each other and nodded. They both felt relieved, as if a big stone in their hearts had finally fallen to the ground.

In the following days, the relationship between Banggeng and Ran Qiuye gradually improved. They worked together in the tofu shop, helped each other, and their laughter echoed in the courtyard. Wang Qiang looked at them and felt a sense of accomplishment. He knew that as long as everyone understood and supported each other, this big family would become warmer and warmer.

"Yes, communication and understanding are the key to resolving conflicts. As long as we put in more effort, many problems can be solved."

He Yuzhu nodded in agreement. "It's great to have a friend like you. You always find a way to solve the problem."

Wang Qiang waved his hand and said modestly: "We are all family, and we should help each other."

A few days later, Wang Qiang received a call from an old friend. "Wang Qiang, are you interested in opening a new tofu shop together?"

Wang Qiang was excited after hearing this, but he knew that he needed to consider this decision carefully. "Thank you for your invitation. I need to discuss it with He Yuzhu."

After telling him the news, the two discussed the possibility and risks of cooperation in detail and finally decided to seize this opportunity to further expand the business.

"Wang Qiang, I believe we can do it. As long as we work hard, we can make the new tofu shop better." He Yuzhu said confidently.

Wang Qiang nodded, his heart full of anticipation. "Yes, let's work together to make this opportunity a reality."

In the following days, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu began a new busy life. They contacted decoration companies, purchased equipment, and recruited employees.

Wang Qiang pushed open the gate and walked into the yard slowly. Everything around him seemed to be frozen in time three years ago. The poplar trees were still standing, and there were even scratches on the stone table from when he and He Yuzhu played chess together. Wang Qiang took a deep breath. The air was mixed with the fragrance of soil and the faint scent of flowers, which made him feel as if he was in another world.

"Who is it?" A familiar voice came from the backyard, and then a tall figure appeared in front of Wang Qiang. He Yuzhu was holding a shovel in his hand, and he had obviously just returned from the garden. His face was covered with sweat and dirt, but his eyes were still bright and energetic.

The two looked at each other for a moment, and a hint of surprise flashed in He Yuzhu's eyes, and then he showed a complicated smile. "Wang Qiang, long time no see."

Wang Qiang nodded, trying to appear calm. "Yeah, long time no see, Yuzhu."

The silence between them was somewhat awkward, and the past conflicts seemed to still linger in the air. He Yuzhu put down the shovel, walked up to Wang Qiang, and patted him on the shoulder. "Come, let's sit inside and talk about the past three years."

The room was still decorated in a familiar way. The old furniture and the old photos on the wall all brought back Wang Qiang's memories. They sat at the table. He Yuzhu took out two cups of tea and pushed them in front of Wang Qiang. "Tell me, where have you been in the past three years?"

Wang Qiang looked down at the teacup, his mind racing. He slowly spoke, recounting his experiences over the past three years. From the initial confusion to the subsequent struggles, and then to a successful career, his story was full of ups and downs and challenges. Whenever he encountered difficulties, He Yuzhu would always appear in his mind, and it was that friendship that supported him all the way.

He Yuzhu listened quietly, nodding his head from time to time to show his understanding. He was filled with mixed feelings. The original dispute had long since become unimportant under the baptism of time. Seeing Wang Qiang's growth and achievements, he felt sincerely gratified.

"Qiangzi, let the past be the past." He Yuzhu said softly, his eyes full of sincerity. "No matter what, you will always be my good brother."

Wang Qiang raised his head and looked at He Yuzhu's determined eyes. The guilt and resentment that had been pent up in his heart for a long time were finally released. He nodded heavily, tears welling up in his eyes. "Yuzhu, thank you. For the past three years, I have always wanted to reconcile with you."

The two shook hands tightly, and the estrangement in their hearts instantly dissipated. The sunlight shone through the window onto them, as if witnessing this moment of reconciliation and reunion.

Time passed quietly as they talked. The birds in the yard sang happily, as if celebrating their reunion. They talked about the past and imagined the possibilities of the future. The bond of friendship once again tied them together.