Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

Time is a river that never stops. It takes away everything silently, but leaves a deep mark in everyone's heart. Liu Yi, a once-powerful figure in the business world, has now entered the twilight of his life.

At the age of 40, Liu Yi made a decision that no one expected - he married an ordinary girl and started an ordinary but warm family life. This girl did not have a prominent family background or stunning looks, but she had a kind and warm heart. In her own way, she silently supported Liu Yi and accompanied him through the ups and downs of life.

After marriage, Liu Yi and his wife had three sons and three daughters, and their life was full of laughter and joy. Whenever the sun went down, the family sat together and enjoyed the joy of family life, and Liu Yi's heart was filled with satisfaction and happiness. He knew that this was the life he really wanted.

However, in Liu Yi's heart, there is always a past that cannot be erased. In that past, there are Liu Ying, Qin Huairu, Yan Jiedi, Yu Li, Xu Huizhen, Chen Xueru, He Yushui and Lou Xiaoe, women who had emotional entanglements with him, as well as the children they brought with them.

During those years, Liu Yi fought hard in the business world. He sacrificed too much for his career and dream. He neglected the family and love around him, and only regretted it after he lost them. But time flies, and everything is irreversible.

Today, Liu Yi is sixty years old. On his birthday, Liu Ying and her children came to celebrate. Looking at these familiar yet unfamiliar faces, Liu Yi felt mixed emotions. He was filled with emotion, as if he had returned to that era full of passion and dreams.

"Liu Yi, I wish you good fortune as vast as the East Sea and a long life as great as the Southern Mountains!" Liu Ying spoke first, her voice filled with emotion and blessings.

Liu Yi smiled and nodded to express his gratitude. He looked at Liu Ying and found that wrinkles had appeared at the corners of her eyes, but her eyes still flashed with determination and persistence. He knew that Liu Ying had also experienced a lot of ups and downs over the years. "Aunt, you are old too, let's not talk about the past!"

Afterwards, Qin Huairu, Yan Jiedi, Yu Li, Xu Huizhen, Chen Xueru, He Yushui and Lou Xiaoe also came forward to express their blessings to Liu Yi. Their children also gathered around, some calling him grandpa, some calling him uncle, and the scene was very lively.

Liu Yi felt a warm current in his heart when he looked at these children. They are young and full of vitality, and they are the hope and sustenance of the future. He thought of his own dreams and pursuits when he was young, and he couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

"Everyone, please stay for dinner," Liu Yi said. His voice was gentle and powerful, as if it could resolve all grudges and disputes.

Liu Ying and the others nodded in agreement after hearing this. They knew that this was Liu Yi's intention and it was also a chance for them to meet again after many years.

At the table, everyone toasted and drank, chatting and laughing. Liu Yi also put aside everything in his heart and shared his life and feelings with everyone. He talked about his experiences and growth over the years, and also expressed his expectations and visions for the future.

However, in Liu Yi's heart, there is always an unchangeable fact - these women and children no longer have a place in his heart. In his heart, there are only his current wife and children, who are the most important people in his life.

After dinner, Liu Ying and her friends left with the children. Liu Yi stood at the door and watched them leave. He felt both reluctant and relieved. He knew that all this was in the past, and what he needed to cherish was the present and the future.

Back home, Liu Yi sat with his wife and children. They watched TV, chatted about family matters, and enjoyed the ordinary yet warm time. Liu Yi's heart was full of satisfaction and happiness. He knew that this was the life he really wanted.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Liu Yi has entered his old age. His body is no longer as strong as when he was young, but his mentality is still young. He still maintains his love and pursuit of life, and still cares about the people and things around him.

In Liu Yi's later life, his greatest pleasure was to be with his family. He enjoyed watching his children grow up, listening to his wife's nagging, and sharing his stories and insights with friends.

Whenever the blood-red sunset slowly sank towards the west mountain, Liu Yi would always walk slowly to the slightly old rocking chair in the yard, which was full of countless memories, and then sit on it gently. As the rocking chair swayed slightly, his deep eyes full of stories would unconsciously look into the distance, and his thoughts would start to run wild like a wild horse, quietly recalling every bit of the past years.

Those sweet, bitter, exciting, or sad past events are constantly playing in his mind like old movies. Every scene, every experience, and every emotional ups and downs make him feel deeply moved. He deeply feels that his life is simply a gorgeous picture full of legends and colors. From the ignorance of his youth to the ambition of his youth, and then to the calmness and restraint after experiencing the ups and downs in his middle age, every step left deep and shallow footprints, witnessing the trajectory of his life.

He clearly knew that the reason why he could have such a wonderful life was because of the self who was not afraid of difficulties and obstacles and kept moving forward. He once worked hard for his dream and sweated tirelessly; he once gritted his teeth and persisted in adversity, fighting against fate tenaciously; he once loved bravely, without regrets even if he was scarred; he once had resentment in his heart, but finally chose to forgive and let it go.

However, time flies, and now Liu Yi, who has entered his twilight years, has long looked down upon the troubles of the world and let go of all the grudges and entanglements in his heart. After a long period of baptism, he has realized that life is like a wonderful drama performance, with climaxes and lows; there are scenes of laughter and joy, but also scenes of tears. What is really important is to know how to cherish all the good things you have now, and to firmly grasp the unknown future with firm belief and courage.

Even at the end of his life, Liu Yi never slackened off, always maintaining his ardent love for life and his never-ending pursuit of life. He either recorded his past experiences with pen and ink, or integrated them into his daily life, continuing to write the unfinished legendary chapter in his own way, depicting a more colorful picture of life. All the precious memories and priceless wealth accumulated along the way will accompany him until the end of his life and become his eternal spiritual sustenance.