Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

Chapter 624 Cold

"Okay, Uncle Yan, it won't leak now." He Yudong clapped his hands and stood up.

"Oh, He Yudong, with you here, all these troubles are nothing." Yan Bugui said cheerfully.

Just as he was talking, there was a rush of footsteps outside the courtyard door, and Liu Haizhong ran in panting, "He Yudong, go and see, the deaf old lady is sick!"

When He Yudong heard this, he ran away regardless of the cold. The deaf old lady lives alone at the west end of the yard and usually has good relations with everyone. When He Yudong arrived, the old lady was lying on the kang, her face pale.

"Old lady, what's wrong with you?" He Yudong asked anxiously.

"My stomach hurts. I've been having this problem for a long time." The deaf old lady said weakly.

He Yudong quickly rummaged through the boxes and cabinets to find a few painkillers, then boiled the kettle with hot water and helped the old lady take them. When the old lady's face improved slightly, He Yudong breathed a sigh of relief.

"He Yudong, thank you so much." The deaf old lady's voice was weak but full of gratitude.

"You're welcome, we are all one family." He Yudong smiled, his eyes full of concern.

People in the yard gradually gathered, and everyone was concerned about the condition of the deaf old lady. Yi Zhonghai shook his head and sighed: "This big courtyard still has to rely on young people like you."

He Yudong scratched his head, "If anything, we neighbors should help each other."

It was getting late, and He Yudong returned to his simple hut. As soon as he entered the door, he saw a basket of fruits and a letter beside the bed. He Yudong opened the envelope and his handwriting was beautiful: "He Yudong, I heard that you have helped a lot of people recently. This is a thank you gift for you. - Qin Huairu"

He Yudong felt warm in his heart. He had been living in this courtyard house since he was a child, and the warmth between neighbors made him feel extremely precious. Sure enough, although this large courtyard is dilapidated, it is full of human touch.

"He Yudong, He Yudong, are you at home?" At this time, Jia Dong and He Yudong's voice came from outside the door.

"Here you are, come in." He Yudong responded.

Jia Dong and He Yudong pushed open the door and entered with a sad look on his face, "He Yudong, my cockroach is missing!"

"What? Why did Banggeng disappear?" He Yudong asked hurriedly after hearing this.

"He went out to play in the afternoon and hasn't come back yet. My mother and I are so anxious." Jia Dong and He Yudong's voice was trembling, and his eyes were full of anxiety.

He Yudong stood up immediately, "Don't worry, I'll go find someone for help right now."

As soon as He Yudong went out, he ran to Liu Haizhong's house and said, "Brother Haizhong, the stick is missing. We have to find someone quickly."

When Liu Haizhong heard this, he immediately summoned the young people in the yard. Everyone split up and looked for traces of Bangge.

The night was dark and the wind was biting. He Yudong and Liu Haizhong searched almost the entire courtyard, but there was still no sign of Bangge. Just when everyone was extremely anxious, they suddenly heard a faint cry from a distance. He Yudong followed the sound and found Banggeng huddled in the corner of an abandoned warehouse, trembling all over.

"Banggen, what's wrong with you?" He Yudong picked him up distressedly.

"Uncle He Yudong, I...I accidentally fell. My legs hurt and I can't walk." Banggeng said sobbingly.

"Don't be afraid, uncle will take you home." He Yudong comforted, picked up the stick and walked back.

When He Yudong delivered Banggan to Jia's house, Jia Dong and He Yudong's wife were so grateful that they burst into tears.

"He Yudong, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, we really don't know what we would do." Jia Dong He Yudong held He Yudong's hand tightly.

He Yudong smiled slightly, "We are all neighbors, you are welcome."

That night, the courtyard returned to calm, but He Yudong felt a little heavier. He knows that the help between these neighbors is not just a simple matter, but also the spiritual bond of the Sijiu City Compound.

As the days passed, He Yudong's luck seemed to be coming quietly. Qin Huairu, who lives next door, often brings him some food and greets him from time to time; Yan Jiecheng, the daughter of Yanbu's noble family, always looks for opportunities to get close to him, with a bit of shyness in his eyes; even Jia Zhang, the wife of Jia Dong and He Yudong, also begins to treat him He was extremely polite and often invited him over for dinner.

Although He Yudong is simple, he is not completely ignorant. He knew in his heart that he had to handle these relationships carefully to avoid causing misunderstandings between neighbors. He tried to stay polite and distant, but every time he faced these kind intentions, he always had mixed feelings in his heart.

In the large courtyards of Sijiucheng, everyone has their own story, and He Yudong's story has just begun. In the dead of night, He Yudong was lying on the bed, bit by bit of the day emerging in his mind. He knows that no matter what the future holds, he must cherish every moment in front of him and cherish these warm neighborly relationships. Because this is not only his life, but also the harbor of his soul.

He Yudong closed his eyes, looking forward to the sun rising again tomorrow. In this large courtyard, every day is full of unknown possibilities, and he is willing to meet all challenges and opportunities.

He Yudong will go out to visit Panjiayuan when he has time.

In Forty-Nine City in the 1970s, when the morning light first appeared, He Yudong stood in the small courtyard of the courtyard and took a deep breath of the cool air. Life in the yard is always busy and warm, and the relationship between neighbors has become closer because of mutual help. He Yudong patted the dust on his clothes and prepared to go out for a stroll in Panjiayuan. This was his favorite thing to do in his spare time.

"He Yudong, are you going to Panjiayuan today?" Qin Huairu, who was opposite the door, was coming out with washed clothes. When she saw He Yudong, she asked with a smile.

"Yes, Sister Huairu, I heard that there are some rare things coming there recently. I'll go over and have a look." He Yudong nodded in reply, with a hint of excitement in his eyes.

"You just like these old things." Qin Huairu smiled and shook her head, "Don't just look at things, remember to come back for lunch."

He Yudong smiled, feeling warm in his heart, "Thank you, Sister Huairu, I will remember it."

After passing through several old alleys, He Yudong soon arrived at Panjiayuan. This is a famous flea market in Sijiu City. There are all kinds of antiques, old books, and sundries. Every stall has countless stories hidden in it. He Yudong skillfully shuttled among the stalls, chatted with the stall owners from time to time, and found many interesting items.

"He Yudong, there is something good here, take a look!" came a familiar voice. It was Liu Guangfu. He had a stall in Panjiayuan and usually sold old gadgets.

"Brother Guangfu, what good things do you have?" He Yudong walked over with curiosity in his eyes.

Liu Guangfu took out a small box from under the stall and opened it mysteriously, revealing an ancient copper coin. "Did you see it? This is the Daoguang Tongbao from the Qing Dynasty. It is absolutely authentic."

He Yudong picked up the copper coin, looked at it carefully, and nodded, "It's really good. What's the price?"

Liu Guangfu smiled and said, "Since we are old neighbors, how about it being cheaper, ten yuan?"

He Yudong thought for a while, then took out ten yuan and handed it to Liu Guangfu, "If the deal is done, I'll consider it as support for you."

"Haha, thank you very much!" Liu Guangfu took the money with a smile on his face, "He Yudong, you really know the goods."

He Yudong continued to stroll in the market. Suddenly, a familiar figure came into view, it was Yan Jiecheng. She was also wandering here, holding an old book in her hand, and saw a trace of surprise and joy on her face when she saw He Yudong.

"He Yudong, are you coming here to hang out too?" Yan Jiecheng stepped forward with a bit of shyness in his eyes.

"Yes, Jie Cheng, do you also like these old objects?" He Yudong asked with a smile.

"Well, I'm very interested in these old books. I didn't expect to meet you here." Yan Jiecheng lowered his head, his cheeks slightly red.

"That's a coincidence." He Yudong looked at the book in her hand and said with a smile, "This book is good and very valuable."

Yan Jiecheng nodded, "Yeah, I think it's good too. He Yudong, do you come here often?"

"Yes, I will come whenever I have time to see if there is anything interesting." He Yudong replied, his eyes showing his love for old things.

The two chatted while walking and soon lost track of time. Unconsciously, He Yudong found that the distance between himself and Yan Jiecheng had become much closer, and his heart felt a little warmer.

"He Yudong, look over there, there seems to be a new stall, let's go have a look?" Yan Jiecheng pointed to a stall in the distance, his eyes shining.

"Okay, let's go." He Yudong nodded and walked towards the stall with her.

The owner of that stall was an older man. When he saw He Yudong and Yan Jiecheng, he smiled broadly and said, "You two young men, come and take a look. There are a lot of good things here."

He Yudong and Yan Jiecheng stopped in front of the stall and looked carefully at various old items. Suddenly, He Yudong's eyes were attracted by an antique jade pendant.

"Boss, how do you sell this jade pendant?" He Yudong asked, pointing to the jade pendant.

The old man looked up at He Yudong and said with a smile: "Young man has good eyesight. This jade pendant is an old item from the Qing Dynasty. It's not cheap, fifty yuan."

He Yudong frowned, fifty yuan was not a small amount for him. But he knew that this jade pendant did have high collection value.

"Boss, please make it cheaper. I really like this jade pendant." He Yudong tried to bargain.

The old man smiled and said, "Seeing as you know the goods, let's do this, forty-five yuan, no more."

He Yudong thought for a moment and finally nodded in agreement, "Okay, forty-five, forty-five."

When Yan Jiecheng saw He Yudong buying the jade pendant, he smiled and said, "He Yudong, you are really knowledgeable. You bought such a good thing."

He Yudong smiled, "Actually, it can be considered a hobby. There are many stories behind these old objects."

The two continued to walk around Panjiayuan for a while, and the sky gradually darkened. He Yudong looked at the time and said to Yan Jiecheng: "Jiecheng, it's getting late, let's go back."

Yan Jiecheng nodded, "Okay, it's time for me to go back."

The two walked side by side on the way home, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, adding a warmth to this short reunion.