Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

Chapter 520 Family Responsibility

"Tianming, you must be responsible for your own choices and for your family."

In such an atmosphere, the courtyard deep within the red walls is filled with tension. He Yudong was struggling in his heart. He knew that he had to make a decision, but this decision would affect the fate of the entire family.

Just when He Yudong was feeling heavy, a burst of joy suddenly came. He looked up and saw Yan Bugui leading Lou Xiao'e in, followed by a group of family members holding flowers in their hands.

"Congratulations to elder brother and cousin Xiao'e for a happy marriage!" He Yudong endured the pain in his heart and reluctantly said these words.

A trace of hesitation flashed across Lou Xiao'e's face, but it soon turned into a bright smile. She and Yan Bugui walked up to He Yudong and said softly: "Tianming, thank you for your blessing."

Early the next morning, the morning light streamed in through the window lattice of the courtyard, warm and bright. He Yudong had just gotten up when he heard a tapping sound from the yard.

His heart moved, and he quickly walked out of the room, only to see Lou Xiao'e standing in the yard, looking a little hesitant, holding a bouquet of white jasmine flowers in her hand.

"Xiao'e, why are you here?" He Yudong asked in surprise. He didn't expect his cousin to come to him so early.

Lou Xiao'e looked up at He Yudong, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes. "I think we should have a good talk about what happened last night." She said softly, with a hint of apology in her voice.

He Yudong's heart moved. He knew that what happened last night had hurt his cousin, and he hurriedly stepped forward. "Xiao'e, I'm sorry. I was drunk last night and said something I shouldn't have said."

Lou Xiao'e looked at He Yudong, the anger in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a trace of heartache. "Tianming, I know it's not easy for you, and I don't want to force you to do anything you don't want to do."

He Yudong felt relieved after hearing what his cousin said. He knew that his cousin was a considerate person. "Xiao'e, I'm really sorry. I hope you can forgive me."

Lou Xiao'e smiled slightly and handed the flower in her hand to He Yudong. "I brought this bouquet of jasmine flowers for you. I hope you like it." She said softly.

He Yudong took the jasmine flower, feeling warm in his heart. He knew that his cousin came to him specifically to resolve the misunderstanding between them. "Thank you, Xiao'e, I will definitely cherish you."

In this early morning courtyard, the relationship between He Yudong and Lou Xiao'e seemed to have become more harmonious. They understand each other, tolerate each other, and face the pressure and responsibilities of the family together.

Lou Xiao'e solemnly declared to He Yudong that she had agreed to Yan Bugui's proposal, and that this was her decision and she could not go back on it.

He Yudong felt heavy in his heart after hearing these words. He understood that his cousin had already made his choice, and it was of his own free will. Although he felt uncomfortable inside, he knew that he had to respect his cousin's choice.

"Xiao'e, I wish you the best." He Yudong tried his best to keep a smile, although the pain in his heart could not be concealed.

Lou Xiao'e looked at He Yudong, her heart filled with complicated emotions. "Tianming, I know this is difficult for you, but this is my own choice." There was a trace of apology in her voice.

He Yudong nodded, trying to look strong. "I understand, Xiao'e, your happiness is the most important thing."

At this moment, He Yudong felt endless heartache. He knew that he had lost his beloved and that his cousin would become another man's wife. This situation made him feel extremely tortured.

However, despite the struggle and pain in his heart, He Yudong still tried hard to keep smiling. He knew that the most important thing now was to bless his cousin and Yan Bugui, even though it meant letting go of his love.

"Uncle Yan is a good man, Xiao'e, you will definitely be happy." He Yudong said, with a hint of bitterness in his voice.

After hearing these words, Lou Xiaoe felt grateful in her heart. She knew that He Yudong was a kind and righteous man who was willing to make sacrifices for the benefit of his family. "Thank you, Tianming, I will cherish this happiness."

Lou Xiao'e's words were like a sharp sword piercing into He Yudong's heart. He stood there, speechless for a moment, and could only listen to his cousin's words silently.

"Xiao'e, you..." He Yudong tried to speak, but he didn't know what to say.

There was a hint of sadness in Lou Xiao'e's eyes, and she sighed softly, "Tianming, I know you don't have any feelings for me, and I don't want to force you. Perhaps we should just treat it as if we are destined to have no connection. .”

He Yudong felt the helplessness and sadness in his cousin's words, and a sense of powerlessness surged in his heart. "Xiao'e, I'm sorry, I didn't expect you to be in such a difficult situation."

Lou Xiao'e shook her head and looked at He Yudong with a smile, "I don't blame you, I know that all this is fate." There was a hint of sadness in her voice.

He Yudong was silent, his heart seemed to be cut open by an invisible knife, and he was in agony. "Xiao'e, I hope you can forgive me. I will try my best to avoid what happened last night."

Lou Xiao'e nodded, "Okay, let's just treat what happened last night as a misunderstanding." There was a hint of tolerance in her voice.

He Yudong felt sad in his heart. He knew that his cousin had already made a decision and he had no right to interfere. "Xiao'e, you want to be happy." He said softly, with a trace of regret in his eyes.

Lou Xiao'e smiled slightly and said, "I also wish you happiness, dawn." There was a hint of parting in her words.

The conversation between the two was full of desolation and helplessness, and they knew full well that their relationship had come to an end. In the courtyard deep within the red walls, everything seemed to be changing silently, and He Yudong's mood became heavier.

Lou Xiao'e turned around and left. He Yudong stared at her back, feeling an inexplicable bitterness in his heart. He knows that even if he is unwilling, he can only accept the reality. No matter what, he must be responsible for his own choices.

Lou Xiao'e turned around and left, walking on the stone path left in the yard, her steps seemed a little heavy. Her heart was full of helplessness and loss. This encounter made her understand the distance between herself and He Yudong better.

He Yudong stood in the yard, watching his cousin's back gradually disappearing, and felt an inexplicable sadness in his heart. He understood that the farewell at this moment may be the farewell forever.

"Xiao'e, take care." He Yudong said softly, with a hint of helplessness and distress in his voice.

Lou Xiao'e stopped and turned to look at He Yudong, her eyes full of complex emotions. "Tianming, you should take good care of yourself." Her voice was slightly choked, as if she was saying something unspeakable.

The two people's eyes intertwined in the air, as if they were talking about unspeakable thoughts. There is a desolate atmosphere permeating the courtyard deep within the red walls, which seems to be telling an unspeakable parting.

"I will." He Yudong nodded slightly, watching Lou Xiao'e's figure drifting away, feeling an inexplicable loss in his heart.

Lou Xiao'e drifted away and left the courtyard. Her heart was full of helplessness and bitterness, and this tortuous relationship seemed to have come to an end. She knew that she had to accept the reality. No matter what, she had to look forward and pursue her own happiness.

He Yudong stood in the yard. He slowly withdrew his gaze until Lou Xiao'e's figure disappeared from sight. His heart was filled with an inexplicable loneliness, and he knew that the fate between him and his cousin might have come to an end.

He Yudong and Jia Zhang held hands and laughed happily all the way into the fabric room in the courtyard. The sun is shining brightly today, and the locust trees are in full bloom, emitting a faint fragrance that lingers in the air.

"Ms. Jia Zhang, look at these fabrics. My father recently brought them back from outside. They are of very good quality." He Yudong pointed to the various fabrics placed on the shelf and said to Jia Zhang with a smile.

A hint of surprise flashed in Jia Zhang's eyes. She looked at these colorful fabrics carefully, and her heart was filled with joy. "Tianming, these fabrics are indeed beautiful. I can design many beautiful clothes."

He Yudong looked at Jia Zhang's smile, and his heart was filled with satisfaction and happiness. He knew how right and happy he was to choose to be with Jia Zhang. "Jia Zhang, as long as you like it, I am willing to do anything for you."

At this moment, a burst of crisp laughter suddenly sounded, attracting the attention of He Yudong and Jia Zhang. They turned their heads and found that Yan Bugui and Lou Xiao'e were also in the fabric room, holding some fabrics in their hands and studying them.

"Hey, the young master of the He Yudong family and the young lady of the Ran family, you also come to choose fabrics." Yan Bugui greeted with a smile.

He Yudong walked over with a smile, "Uncle, sister, I didn't expect that we would meet here."

Lou Xiao'e looked at He Yudong and Jia Zhang, and smiled slightly, "Tianming, Jia Zhang, will you also come to choose fabrics?"

He Yudong nodded, "Yes, we are going to design some new clothes."

Yan Bugui looked at the two of them with a smile, "Oh, this is a good thing. You two young people will definitely have many wonderful ideas together."

After hearing Yan Bugui's words, Mrs. Jia Zhang showed a hint of shyness on her face, "Thank you, uncle."

He Yudong smiled and looked at Jia Zhang, "Jia Zhang, let's choose some fabrics together."

The two held hands, selected suitable fabrics in the fabric room, and exchanged design ideas with each other. Yan Bugui and Lou Xiao'e were studying their own fabrics and occasionally exchanging views and opinions.

He Yudong wanted to leave the fabric room, but just when he turned around and was about to walk out the door, he heard Jia Zhang's voice coming from behind him.

"Tianming, wait a moment." Jia Zhang's voice was soft but firm.