Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

The man in the suit felt as if he had been granted amnesty. He thanked the man repeatedly, then got into his car in shame and drove away.

When the people around saw this scene, they all gave He Yudong a thumbs up.

"Well done, young man!"

"Thank you, young man. If it weren't for you, I, an old man, would be in trouble today."

He Yudong felt a little embarrassed by the praise. He scratched his head and said, "It's nothing. I just saw injustice and helped."

After saying that, he turned around and prepared to leave.

"Young man, wait a moment." The old man called him.

He Yudong stopped and looked back at the old man.

"What's your name, young man?" asked the old man.

"My name is He Yudong."

"He Yudong..." The old man repeated his name, then took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to him, "This is my business card. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can come to me."

He Yudong took the business card and saw the following words written on it:

Name: Li Jianguo

Company: Chairman of Jianguo Group

Phone: xxxxxxxxxxx

He Yudong was shocked. He did not expect that this seemingly ordinary old man was actually the chairman of a large group.

Li Jianguo looked at He Yudong's surprised expression, smiled, and said, "Young man, I see that you are quite skilled. Are you interested in working in my company?"

He Yudong was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Li Jianguo to make such an invitation.

"I..." He hesitated, not knowing how to answer.

"Don't worry, my company treats you well, and you have great potential. I believe you can achieve something great in your career." Li Jianguo encouraged.

He Yudong looked at Li Jianguo's sincere eyes, and his heart moved. He thought of his past dreams and his determination to change his fate.

"Okay, Chairman Li, I'm willing to give it a try." He Yudong took a deep breath and said firmly.

Li Jianguo showed a relieved smile on his face. He patted He Yudong on the shoulder and said, "Okay! I believe you won't let me down."

In this way, He Yudong's life trajectory changed dramatically because of an unexpected act of bravery...

However, he didn't know that this was just the beginning, and greater challenges and opportunities were waiting for him...

He Yudong was furious, but his thin body was like a dead leaf in the wind, as if it would be blown away in the next second. The man in the suit glanced at him contemptuously and said disdainfully: "Where did you come from, you stinky beggar? Get out of the way and don't dirty my land!"

The people around him burst into laughter and pointed at He Yudong. Some even started to make a noise: "Get out of here! Stop embarrassing yourself here!"

He Yudong felt his face burning, as if he had been slapped hard. His clenched fists trembled slightly, and his heart was filled with humiliation and anger.

"You...you guys..." He pointed at the man in the suit and the people around him, but couldn't say a word.

"What? Do you still want to hit someone? Don't you see who you are?" The man in the suit became even more arrogant. He pushed He Yudong on the chest, making him retreat again and again.

"enough!"

A clear voice came from outside the crowd. The crowd parted automatically, and a girl in a white dress walked in.

The girl had long flowing hair and a pretty face, with a pair of bright eyes flashing with anger. She walked to He Yudong, supported him, and asked with concern: "Are you okay?"

He Yudong stared at the girl in front of him, and an inexplicable warmth surged in his heart. He hadn't been cared for like this for a long time.

"I...I'm fine," he whispered, his voice a little hoarse.

The girl turned around, glared at the man in the suit, and said sternly, "How can you bully someone like this? He was just trying to help, why did you hit him?"

The man in the suit was startled by the girl's momentum, but he quickly regained his arrogant attitude and said in a veiled tone, "Hey, where did you come from, girl? Why are you so nosy? This old guy hit my car, and I haven't settled the score with him yet, but you're here to help him first?"

"Hitting your car? Which eye of yours saw him hitting your car?" The girl retorted without showing any weakness, "You are clearly trying to blackmail the old man!"

"You..." The man in the suit was furious and pointed at the girl's nose, but he couldn't say anything for a long time.

"I'm telling you, this matter is not over today!" He said harshly and turned to leave.

"Stop!" The girl grabbed his arm, "You haven't apologized yet!"

"Apologize? What should I apologize for? What right do I have to apologize?" The man in the suit shook off the girl's hand and said viciously, "If you dare to stop me again, do you believe I will beat you too?"

"You dare!" The girl stared at him fearlessly, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"What is there for me to be afraid of?" the man in the suit said, raising his hand to hit him.

"stop!"

Suddenly there was a roar from the crowd. A tall figure pushed through the crowd, rushed to the man in the suit, and grabbed his wrist.

"What do you want to do in broad daylight?"

The person who came was the middle-aged man who had been silent in the crowd. He was tall and strong, with a square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and he looked intimidating without even getting angry.

The man in the suit was startled by this sudden change. His wrist was grabbed and it hurt, but he didn't dare to resist. He said in a timid tone: "You...what do you want to do? I tell you, I am..."

"I don't care who you are!" the middle-aged man interrupted him coldly, "You must give an explanation for what happened today!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, the man in the suit rolled his eyes and immediately put on a flattering expression. He nodded and said, "Brother, let's talk nicely. Don't use force! I... I was wrong. I apologize to you, to this old man, and to this lady. Is that ok?"

The middle-aged man snorted coldly, released his wrist, and said, "Get lost!"

The man in the suit ran away as if he had been pardoned.

Cheers broke out in the crowd, praising the middle-aged man and the girl for their bravery.

He Yudong looked at the scene in front of him, feeling mixed emotions. He didn't know what to say, but just stood there silently, looking at the girl in the white dress, his eyes full of gratitude and... a feeling that even he couldn't explain.

"Are you okay?" the girl walked up to him and asked with concern.

"I...I'm fine." He Yudong said in a low voice, his voice still a little hoarse.

"That's good." The girl smiled, her smile as warm as the sun. "My name is Lin Xiaoyu, what's yours?"

"He...He Yudong."

"Nice to meet you, He Yudong." Lin Xiaoyu stretched out her hand, "Just call me Xiaoyu from now on."

He Yudong hesitated for a moment, then stretched out his rough hand and held Lin Xiaoyu's soft palm.

A strange feeling rose from the bottom of his heart, causing his heartbeat to speed up and his breathing to quicken. He seemed to see a ray of hope, lighting his way forward in the darkness.

At this time, the middle-aged man who had been silent came over, patted He Yudong on the shoulder, and said, "Young man, are you okay?"

"I...I'm fine, thank you, brother." He Yudong said gratefully.

"I'm glad you're okay." The middle-aged man smiled and said, "My name is Zhao Gang, and I'm Xiaoyu's uncle. You can just call me Uncle Zhao."

"Uncle Zhao." He Yudong nodded quickly.

"It seems that you have encountered some difficulties?" Zhao Gang asked, his sharp eyes sweeping over He Yudong's tattered clothes.

A trace of embarrassment flashed across He Yudong's face. He lowered his head and whispered, "I... I'm unemployed and have nowhere to go..."

"Is that so..." Zhao Gang pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, you come home with me first, I'll arrange a place for you to live, and you can move out after you find a job."

He Yudong suddenly raised his head and looked at Zhao Gang in disbelief, his eyes full of surprise and gratitude. He never expected that this stranger in front of him would actually lend him a helping hand.

"This... How can this be so embarrassing..."

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about," Zhao Gang said with a hearty laugh, "Everyone has problems when they are out. Don't be polite, let's go!"

He Yudong looked at Zhao Gang's sincere smile, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He nodded vigorously, and said in a hoarse voice with a hint of sob: "Thank you... Thank you Uncle Zhao..."

In this way, He Yudong followed Zhao Gang and Lin Xiaoyu to leave this place full of humiliation and sadness, and walked towards an unknown direction. He didn't know what was waiting for him, but his heart was full of hope, because he knew that there was still kindness and warmth in this world.

However, the gears of fate have begun to turn. What awaits him is redemption or another abyss?

He Yudong followed Zhao Gang and Lin Xiaoyu into their villa. The magnificent decoration made He Yudong, a down-and-out middle-aged man, feel uneasy. He lowered his head like a child who had done something wrong and rubbed his hands awkwardly.

"Don't be shy, just treat this place as your own home." Zhao Gang smiled generously and patted He Yudong on the shoulder with such force that He Yudong almost staggered.

Lin Xiaoyu carefully poured a cup of tea for He Yudong. When she handed it to him, her fingers gently touched the rough back of He Yudong's hand. An electric current-like touch instantly spread throughout their bodies. He Yudong hurriedly retracted his hand, his face flushed, like a child who stole candy. Lin Xiaoyu smiled with her lips pursed, her eyes rolling, like a pool of spring water rippling.

After settling He Yudong, Zhao Gang went out, leaving He Yudong and Lin Xiaoyu alone. The atmosphere suddenly became subtle, and He Yudong became even more nervous, not knowing where to put his hands.

"Brother He, what did you do before?" Lin Xiaoyu broke the silence, her voice as gentle as the spring breeze blowing through the willow branches.

"I...I used to work in a factory." He Yudong answered stutteringly, feeling his tongue tied.

"Then...then why did you lose your job?" Lin Xiaoyu continued to ask, her eyes full of concern.

He Yudong sighed and told Lin Xiaoyu everything about his experience. He talked about the factory closing down, his dismissal, his wife leaving him, and his son severing ties with him. When he was excited, his voice choked and his eyes were red.

Lin Xiaoyu listened quietly, her eyes full of sympathy and pity. She stood up and walked to He Yudong, patted his shoulder gently, and comforted him: "Brother He, don't be sad, everything will be fine."

He Yudong raised his head and looked at the beautiful and kind girl in front of him, and an inexplicable feeling of being moved surged in his heart. He felt as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw in the darkness, which rekindled his hope for life.

In the following days, He Yudong started looking for a job with the help of Zhao Gang. However, reality gave him a blow. He ran into obstacles everywhere and was repeatedly rejected, either because he was too old or because his education level was too low.

He Yudong's self-confidence was hit again. He began to become decadent, locked himself in his room all day and refused to go out. Lin Xiaoyu saw it and was worried. She tried her best to enlighten He Yudong and encourage him to cheer up.

"Brother He, don't be discouraged. I believe you can find a job." Lin Xiaoyu comforted him gently, "It doesn't matter if you can't find a job. You can still learn new skills and start over."