Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu ran over excitedly and pulled He Yudong and his brother to make a snowman together.

"Brother He Yudong, let's build a big snowman!" Liu Guangtian said excitedly.

"Okay, let's do it together." He Yudong said with a smile.

Everyone was busy and soon a huge snowman appeared in the middle of the yard. The children cheered around the snowman and the yard was filled with laughter.

He Yudong smiled and said, "It's okay, but the road is slippery, so we have to be careful."

He Yudong was sitting on the sofa at home, watching TV while waiting for his brother to come home. Today was his overtime day, and his parents were on a business trip, so he was responsible for taking care of everything at home. Suddenly, there were brisk footsteps outside the door, and He Yudong stood up and walked towards the door.

The door opened, and the younger brother walked in with a tired face, carrying his schoolbag. When he saw He Yudong, he smiled brightly: "Brother, I'm back!"

He Yudong smiled and walked forward to help his brother take off his shoes, saying gently, "You've worked hard. Come and sit down and take a rest."

The younger brother stepped into the house, smelled the warm atmosphere of the house, and breathed a sigh of relief: "Yeah, so comfortable."

He Yudong walked to the kitchen, poured a cup of warm water for his brother, and handed it to him: "Drink some water and take a rest. I will make you something delicious later."

The younger brother took the water cup, drank a sip with satisfaction, and then sat down on the sofa. He Yudong felt a little distressed when he saw his tired face. He knew that his younger brother must have been busy and tired today.

"Brother, I'm hungry." The younger brother rubbed his stomach and said coquettishly.

He Yudong smiled and comforted her: "I will cook for you right away, and you won't be hungry after eating."

He Yudong walked quickly into the kitchen and started preparing dinner. He was a little worried because today he not only had to take care of his brother, but also had to take care of his diet. He knew his brother's appetite, but he was not sure if he could cook dishes that his brother liked.

While busy, He Yudong couldn't help but think of his parents. His parents always took care of everything at home, making He Yudong feel carefree. But now, he has to learn to take on this responsibility and take good care of his younger brother.

A few minutes later, a plate of delicious food was placed on the table. He Yudong brought the food to the living room and said to his brother with a smile, "Come, let's eat."

When the younger brother smelled the aroma of the food, his eyes lit up and he said happily, "My brother's food smells so good!"

He Yudong smiled and ate with his brother. Although he was a little worried about his brother's diet, he felt relieved when he saw his brother eating with gusto.

After dinner, He Yudong took his younger brother to do homework. While writing, his younger brother yawned from time to time, and it was obvious that he was a little tired.

"Brother, I'm so sleepy." The younger brother rubbed his eyes and said in a low voice.

He Yudong looked at his brother distressedly, knowing that he was indeed very tired today. He patted his brother's back gently and said softly, "Finish writing quickly, and then we will take a shower together and go to bed."

The younger brother nodded, mustered up his courage, and continued to concentrate on doing his homework. He Yudong accompanied him, giving him encouragement and help.

He Yudong's mother died of illness at an early age, and his father was a carpenter who worked away from home all year round. He Yudong has been independent since he was a child and learned to take care of himself. He has a pair of smart eyes that always sparkle with a glimmer of inquiry. In the courtyard, he is famous for his many "ghost ideas" and can always find some strange things.

That day, when He Yudong was playing in the yard, he overheard Qin Huairu from next door talking to Yan Bugui in the kitchen: "Old Yan, have you heard? There have been some strange noises in the yard recently, especially at night. It always feels like someone is walking around."

Yan Bugui frowned and said, "I heard about it too. It seems to have come from the east wing. This house has been here for so many years. Who knows if there are any strange things underground?"

He Yudong suddenly felt a strong curiosity when he heard this. The east wing had been uninhabited for a long time. It was said that it was because of the heavy yin energy there, and everyone who had lived there moved away. But He Yudong didn't believe it. He felt that there must be some secrets in it.

At night, He Yudong sneaked into the east wing while no one was paying attention. The room was covered with thick dust, and through the dim moonlight, it could be seen that the room was full of debris. He Yudong searched carefully, and suddenly, he found a loose floor tile in the corner.

He Yudong lifted the floor tile with force, revealing a dark entrance. He Yudong took out a flashlight and shone it into the hole, revealing a narrow passage. He Yudong was excited and went in without hesitation.

The passage was not long. After climbing for a while, He Yudong came to a basement. The basement was filled with various antiques, which looked like the treasures of a wealthy family in the old days. He Yudong was stunned and thought that this was a great discovery.

Just as he was about to go forward to check out these treasures, suddenly, a low cat cry sounded in his ears. He Yudong was startled, and when he turned around, he saw a black cat staring at him with a pair of green eyes.

"Meow——" The black cat let out a low meow, and He Yudong felt a chill.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" He Yudong asked bravely.

The black cat did not answer, but slowly approached and circled around He Yudong. He Yudong was a little nervous, but he was a brave child after all, so he decided to continue exploring.

At this time, footsteps were heard in the passage, and He Yudong quickly hid behind a pile of debris. He saw Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong walked in, and they had obviously discovered the tunnel.

"Old Yi, how much do you think the things here are worth?" Liu Haizhong's eyes flashed with greed.

"That's hard to say. These antiques are all good things. Any one of them can be sold for a good price." Yi Zhonghai answered in a low voice.

"Then let's do it quickly and don't let anyone else find out." Liu Haizhong said anxiously.

He Yudong was terrified when he heard this in the dark, thinking that these people were too greedy. But he was more worried about how he could escape from here.

Suddenly, the black cat jumped to Yi Zhonghai's feet and made a sharp cry. Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were both startled, and He Yudong seized the opportunity and quietly slipped out of the basement.

Back in the yard, He Yudong ran back to his room breathlessly, the scene still reverberating in his mind. He decided not to tell this secret to anyone for the time being, because he knew that the treasure in this tunnel would definitely bring more trouble.

In the next few days, He Yudong behaved as usual, but in his heart he kept thinking about how to use this discovery. At the same time, he began to pay attention to the movements in the yard. Neighbors such as Qin Huairu, Yan Bugui, and Jia Dongxu also seemed to have noticed something, and the atmosphere in the yard became tense.

One evening, He Yudong was sweeping the floor in the yard when he suddenly heard Jia Zhang and Liu Guangfu arguing.

"Ms. Jia Zhang, has your dog Bang Geng stolen things from my house again?" Liu Guangfu said angrily.

"Liu Guangfu, don't talk nonsense! My Banggeng is an honest child, how could he steal your things?" Jia Zhang retorted without showing any weakness.

"Honest child? Your Banggeng has a criminal record. I haven't settled the score with you for stealing eggs from my house last time!" Liu Guangfu's voice became louder and louder.

He Yudong stood aside, thinking that this matter had become a big deal again, but he suddenly thought, did Banggeng also discover the tunnel? He Yudong decided to find a chance to ask Banggeng.

After dinner, He Yudong found Banggeng and asked casually, "Banggeng, have you noticed anything strange in the yard recently?"

Bang Geng looked around and confirmed that no one heard him, then he whispered, "Brother He Yudong, did you find out too? I'm telling you, I saw Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong sneaking around the east wing a few nights ago, and I suspect they're up to something."

He Yudong nodded: "I think so too. We have to think of a way to prevent them from taking the things away."

Bang Geng's eyes lit up: "Brother He Yudong, do you have any good ideas?"

He Yudong pondered for a while and said, "We can set a trap and let them fall into it."

Bang Geng clapped his hands excitedly: "Okay, Brother He Yudong, I'll listen to you!"

In the next few days, He Yudong and Bang Geng quietly set up a trap. They placed a few loose floor tiles at the entrance of the east wing, and anyone who stepped on them would fall into the pit below. They hid in the dark, ready to catch Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong in the act at any time.

That night, He Yudong and Bang Geng waited near the east wing, waiting for Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong to take the bait. Sure enough, they appeared soon. They walked into the east wing carefully and began to move the antiques.

Suddenly, Yi Zhonghai stepped on a loose floor tile and fell into the pit. Liu Haizhong panicked and tried to escape, but was stopped by He Yudong and Bang Geng.

"You two little brats, how dare you attack me?" Liu Haizhong said viciously.

He Yudong sneered: "We just want to tell everyone what bad things you are doing."

At this time, the neighbors in the yard heard the noise and rushed over. Qin Huairu, Yan Bugui, Liu Guangtian, Liu Guangfu, Yan Jiecheng, the deaf old lady, and Jia Zhang all gathered around and were surprised to see the scene before them.

"What's going on?" Yan Bugui asked.

He Yudong explained the whole story, and everyone was furious. Yan Bugui looked at Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong coldly and said, "You two are so brave that you dare to steal things in our yard."

Liu Guangfu also said angrily: "People like this cannot stay in our yard, they must get out!"

Everyone agreed to drive Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong out of the courtyard. He Yudong and Banggeng became heroes, and everyone looked at them with new eyes.