Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

He Yudong took the teacup and said gratefully, "Thank you, Uncle Liu."

Liu Haizhong sighed and said, "He Yudong, I know you are unhappy. In fact, our family had a similar situation. When my son Liu Guangtian was born, I was not prepared, but over time, you will find that having a younger brother is actually quite good."

He Yudong nodded silently, and slowly began to accept this fact. He knew that he needed time to adapt to this change, and also needed to learn how to be a good brother.

Spring is here, and the alleys of the old city are full of life. Every day when He Yudong gets home from school, the first thing he does is to visit his younger brother. As time goes by, he gradually gets used to his younger brother's existence and learns how to take care of him.

One day, He Yudong was walking in the yard with a baby stroller when Jia Dongxu and Banggeng came over. Jia Dongxu looked at the baby in the stroller and said jokingly, "He Yudong, your brother is really fat. He will definitely be a strong boy in the future."

Bang Geng also joined in the fun: "Yeah, when he grows up, we can play together and the yard will be more lively."

He Yudong smiled and said nothing more. The stone in his heart gradually fell to the ground. He found that he had actually accepted this younger brother and began to enjoy the time with him.

One day, Yan Jiecheng found He Yudong and asked him for help. It turned out that Yan's store had not been doing well recently and needed help moving goods. He Yudong agreed without hesitation. He knew that he was not only a student, but also the backbone of the family and needed to take on more responsibilities.

During the busy days in the store, He Yudong learned a lot and made more friends. He found that he not only had to take good care of his younger brother, but also had to learn how to gain a foothold in society and how to become a real man.

In the blink of an eye, summer arrived. In the courtyard of the quadrangle, everyone sat together to enjoy the cool air and chat about all sorts of things. He Yudong sat aside holding his younger brother, listening to the adults' conversation, his heart full of longing for the future.

The deaf old lady smiled and said to He Yudong: "He Yudong, you have really grown up a lot in the past few months. The way you take care of your brother, you really act like an adult."

He Yudong smiled shyly, but felt a warm feeling in his heart. He knew that he had gradually adapted to this new role and learned how to live in this compound.

One day, Jia Zhang came into the yard carrying a basket of vegetables. Seeing He Yudong and his brother, she smiled and said, "He Yudong, I made chicken soup today. Come, let me give you some." He Yudong took the chicken soup and said gratefully, "Thank you, Grandma Zhang."

Jia Zhang smiled and said, "We are a family, you are welcome." The neighbors in the courtyard gradually gathered around, and everyone sat together, sharing the chicken soup cooked by Jia Zhang and chatting about family matters. At this moment, He Yudong felt an unprecedented warmth. He knew that this courtyard was not only his home, but also a common home for him and his neighbors.

As time went by, He Yudong gradually adapted to his new life and learned how to balance his study, work and family responsibilities. He found that he not only had to take good care of his younger brother, but also had to help his parents with housework and care about the lives of his neighbors. In the process, he learned how to be a real man and understood the importance of family and neighborhood.

One autumn evening, He Yudong was helping his mother clean up the vegetables in the yard.

, the younger brother beside him babbled and learned to speak. He Yudong looked at his younger brother's innocent eyes and felt warm in his heart. These days, he has become accustomed to the existence of this little guy and has learned how to get along with him.

"He Yudong, how was school today?" Wang Cuihua asked while cutting vegetables.

He Yudong smiled and replied, "Not bad, the teacher praised me for my good writing. By the way, Mom, after school today I helped Uncle Yan move some goods and earned some money. I'll use it to buy some delicious food for my brother."

Wang Cuihua stopped what she was doing and looked at He Yudong with satisfaction: "You have grown up, you know how to care for your brother, and you know how to help share the burden at home. Mom is so happy."

At this time, familiar footsteps were heard outside the yard, and Yan Bugui pushed the door open with a smile on his face: "He Yudong, thank you so much today. Here, this is the candy I bought for you, take it and have it."

He Yudong waved his hand quickly: "Uncle Yan, you don't have to be so polite. It's my duty to help you."

Yan Bugui laughed and stuffed the candy into He Yudong's hand: "Take it, you're welcome, you're a good boy."

As night fell, the courtyard gradually became quiet. He Yudong sat in front of the bed, gently patting his brother's back and humming a little song to coax him to sleep. The brother's little hand tightly grasped He Yudong's fingers. He Yudong looked at his tender face and felt an unprecedented sense of responsibility in his heart. He knew that he was not only a brother, but also an important support for this little life.

The next morning, He Yudong got up early as usual, helped his mother with housework, and then put on his schoolbag and prepared to go to school. Before leaving, he turned around to look at his sleeping brother, with a smile on his face.

On the way, He Yudong met his classmate Liu Guangfu. Liu Guangfu smiled and patted He Yudong on the shoulder: "He Yudong, why are you so busy lately? You don't even have time to play with us."

He Yudong smiled helplessly: "There's nothing I can do. I have a younger brother at home and I have to help take care of him."

Liu Guangfu nodded and said with understanding: "Yes, you are so sensible, uncle and aunt must be very happy."

When he arrived at school, He Yudong listened carefully to the teacher's explanation, which made him feel very fulfilled. He knew that only by studying hard could he change his destiny and take better care of his family.

After school, He Yudong rushed home as usual. When he passed by the store, Yan Jiecheng was busy at the door. Seeing He Yudong, Yan Jiecheng greeted him warmly: "He Yudong, come over and help move these boxes of goods in."

He Yudong put down his schoolbag without hesitation, rolled up his sleeves and started working. The two chatted while moving the goods.

"He Yudong, how many months old is your brother now?" Yan Jiecheng asked.

"He's almost six months old and can already roll over," He Yudong answered proudly.

Yan Jiecheng nodded and said with a smile: "Children grow up so fast. They grow up in the blink of an eye. You should learn more about how to raise a child now. It will be good for you in the future."

He Yudong nodded seriously: "Yes, I will."

In the evening, the courtyard was bustling with people sitting together, enjoying their leisure time after dinner. Yi Zhonghai walked to He Yudong with a bowl of tea and patted him on the shoulder: "He Yudong, you seem to be very busy recently. If you need any help, just let me know."

He Yudong looked at Yi Zhonghai gratefully: "Thank you, Uncle Yi, everything is fine now, it's okay to be busy sometimes."

Yi Zhonghai smiled and said, "You are a good kid, sensible and hardworking. You will definitely have a bright future."

As time went by, He Yudong gradually adapted to the new rhythm of life. He not only performed well in school, but also won the admiration of everyone at home and in the neighborhood. He learned how to balance study and family responsibilities, and how to find fun and a sense of accomplishment in being busy.

One weekend afternoon, the courtyard was sunny and He Yudong was playing with his brother in the yard. His brother was giggling, and He Yudong was also infected by his laughter. He suddenly felt that this kind of life was actually quite good. Although it was sometimes hard, with the company of his family and the care of his neighbors, everything became beautiful and fulfilling.

Just as He Yudong was immersed in this warm atmosphere, hurried footsteps were heard outside the courtyard gate. Liu Haizhong ran into the courtyard panting, his face serious: "Oh no, the coal factory in the front street is on fire, we have to go and help!"

The people in the yard immediately became nervous, and everyone put down their work and prepared to go to the rescue. He Yudong also rushed out with everyone without hesitation. He knew that this was not only to help the neighbors, but also to protect the home he loved deeply.

The fire was fierce and thick smoke was billowing. He Yudong and his neighbors fought hard to put out the fire. Although they were just ordinary residents, at this moment, everyone was united and faced the difficulties together. He Yudong covered his mouth and nose with a wet towel and followed the adults to carry buckets of water to fight the flames.

After several hours of hard work, the fire was finally under control. Everyone was exhausted, but they were relieved to see the flames gradually die out. He Yudong wiped his sweat and said with a heavy breath: "Fortunately, everyone worked together, otherwise this fire would be really difficult to put out."

Liu Haizhong patted He Yudong on the shoulder and said approvingly: "He Yudong, you are such a good boy. You performed very well this time."

Back at the courtyard, everyone had tired but satisfied smiles on their faces. Wang Cuihua was busy preparing hot soup for everyone, and the courtyard was filled with a warm atmosphere. He Yudong looked at his mother's busy figure and felt extremely warm in his heart. He knew that this home and this courtyard would always be his strongest backing, and he would never be alone no matter what difficulties he encountered.

Late at night, He Yudong lay in bed, listening to the breeze outside the window, his heart full of longing for the future. He knew that life would not always be smooth sailing, but as long as he had the support of his family and neighbors, he would be able to overcome all difficulties and move towards a better tomorrow.

The next morning, He Yudong got up early and prepared to greet the new day. He looked at his brother's sleeping face, and his heart was full of hope. He knew that he should not only work hard for himself, but also for this family and those who care about him and support him.

As the days passed, life in Sijiucheng was peaceful and fulfilling. He Yudong achieved excellent results in his studies, and his younger brother thrived under his care. The neighbors in the yard still got along like a family, facing the various challenges and tests in life together.