Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

"Can I really do this?" He asked himself in his heart, but the answer was not clear. The feeling of powerlessness made him feel extremely painful, as if he was trapped in a cage that he could not escape.

It was late at night, and the courtyard was quiet, with only a few dog barks in the distance breaking the silence. Wang Qiang tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. He felt that he needed to make some changes, but at the same time he felt extremely confused and helpless.

"Maybe I can try to write something and write down my feelings." Wang Qiang suddenly thought that maybe writing could help him find some answers, or at least help him sort out his thoughts. He used to like writing, but later this hobby was gradually put aside because of his busy life.

He picked up an old notebook from the bedside, turned to a blank page, hesitated for a moment, and then began to write down his feelings. As he wrote, he found that he had a long-lost sense of relief, as if the burden in his heart had been released bit by bit.

Wang Qiang wrote a lot about his confusion, his feelings about life, and his confusion about the future. He did not expect to find all the answers through writing, but the process made him feel a kind of inner peace.

When he put down his pen, it was already early morning. He looked at the words he had written, and a new strength gradually emerged in his heart. Perhaps he had not found the final answer yet, but he knew that as long as he did not give up, he would find his own way one day.

The next morning, Wang Qiang woke up with a new determination. He decided not to stay at home doing nothing, but to take the initiative to look for new opportunities. He didn't know where these opportunities would be, nor did he know if he would succeed, but at least he was willing to try and change himself.

"Today, I'm going to go out and see what I can do." Wang Qiang said to himself. He took a deep breath and felt that the depression in his chest was finally relieved.

He walked out of the house again, this time with a firmer step and a new hope in his eyes. Although the future is still full of uncertainty, Wang Qiang knows that as long as he does not give up, he will always find his own direction.

Wang Qiang walked aimlessly on the street, the sun shining on his shoulders, bringing a hint of warmth. It was a sunny morning, the air was filled with the breath of early summer, and people on the street were busy, as if the world was always running fast. But Wang Qiang felt an invisible pressure, which made him slow down his pace involuntarily.

He walked to an empty square, where there were several stone chairs and benches surrounding a tall old tree. Wang Qiang found a random stool and sat down, leaning back and looking up at the sunlight from the treetops, which was shining through the green leaves and onto the ground. He felt a little lazy, and his body relaxed unconsciously. The warmth of the sun made him a little drowsy.

"It's so comfortable." Wang Qiang sighed in his heart. The sun seemed to take away the heaviness on his body, as if all his troubles were dissipated along with the warm light. He sat lazily, his mind was blank, and he no longer thought about the problems that troubled him. At this moment, he just wanted to enjoy this moment of tranquility and ignore the noise and pressure from the outside world.

A few sparrows were jumping on the branches not far away, chirping as if they were sharing their joy. Wang Qiang looked at these little creatures and felt a little envious. They had no worries or pressures, and they only had to work hard for food and a place to live every day. It was simple and pure. And what about him? Wang Qiang suddenly felt that he was carrying too many things. The pressure of life and the confusion of the future, these invisible burdens made him feel suffocated.

"It would be nice if I could be as carefree as these birds." He thought to himself, with a bitter smile on his face. But he knew that this was just a helpless fantasy. In reality, he had to face the challenges of life and there was no room for escape.

A breeze blew by, bringing with it the faint fragrance of flowers and plants. Wang Qiang squinted his eyes, feeling the warmth of the sun on his face. He found himself involuntarily letting go of all his defenses, as if he had melted into the warm sunshine. Perhaps it was the embrace of the sunshine that temporarily made him forget his inner anxiety and uneasiness.

"Brother Wang, what a coincidence, you are here too?" A familiar voice interrupted Wang Qiang's thoughts. He looked up and saw Xiao Li standing in front of him with a smile, holding a bag of freshly bought breakfast.

"Yes, let's go out for a walk and get some sun." Wang Qiang adjusted his sitting position and motioned Xiao Li to sit down.

Xiao Li was not polite. He sat next to Wang Qiang and put his breakfast on the stool. "Brother Wang, it's such a nice day. Why are you out here alone to bask in the sun? You don't look very well recently. Are you worried about something?"

Wang Qiang was slightly stunned, then shook his head, "Nothing serious, I just feel a little tired recently, and want to come out for some fresh air."

Xiao Li nodded, tore open a bun and took a bite. "I'm telling you, Brother Wang, sometimes, people just have to learn to be lazy. Even though I'm usually busy with work, I can be lazy sometimes. With such nice weather like today, it's a pleasure to go out for a walk and bask in the sun."

Wang Qiang smiled and said, "You're right. I feel much better after coming out to bask in the sun."

Xiao Li smiled even more brightly, "Of course, I am experienced. Look, aren't you more relaxed now? Sometimes, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Take your time with everything. There's no rush."

Wang Qiang nodded, but in his heart he was thinking about what Xiao Li said. He knew that what he was suppressing in his heart was far more than just the pressure from work, but also the confusion and uncertainty about the future. However, at this moment in the sunshine, he felt that he really needed to slow down and give himself some time to think and adjust.

"Sometimes, I also want to let go of everything and not think about anything." Wang Qiang said in a low voice, as if he was talking to Xiao Li, but also as if he was talking to himself.

"That's right, Brother Wang. Isn't life all about enjoying the present moment? There's no point in thinking too much, it will only make you more tired." Xiao Li said as he took another bite of the bun, his face full of satisfaction.

Wang Qiang looked at Xiao Li's relaxed look and couldn't help but feel a little envious. Perhaps he should also learn to let go of those heavy burdens and give himself some breathing space occasionally.

"Thank you, Xiao Li. Your words today made me feel much better." Wang Qiang said sincerely, feeling a little relieved.

Xiao Li smiled and waved his hands, "What's there to thank me for? Brother Wang, you are my elder brother, and it is my duty to help you share some of your worries. How about this, let's go out to eat something nice and relax tonight?"