Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

The stall owner was an old man in his 50s. Seeing that He Yudong was interested in the puppy, he smiled and said, "Young man, this dog is very good. It is very smart and loyal. The price is fifty yuan."

He Yudong nodded, took out money from his pocket and handed it to the stall owner: "Okay, I'll buy it."

The stall owner took the money and handed the puppy to He Yudong with a smile: "Young man, this dog is in your hands. I hope it can help you take care of your home."

He Yudong felt warm in his heart as he held the little rural dog. He named the dog Xiao Huang because its fur was yellow and very cute. He felt relieved when he brought Xiao Huang back to the courtyard.

When the neighbors saw He Yudong coming back with a puppy, they gathered around him and asked curiously, "He Yudong, where did you get such a cute puppy?"

He Yudong smiled and replied: "This is the little pastoral dog I just bought. From now on, it will be responsible for helping me guard the house."

Qin Huairu bent down, touched Xiao Huang's head, and praised: "What a good dog, He Yudong, you have good taste."

Yan Bugui also came over and said with a smile: "He Yudong, it seems that you really have a good heart. With this dog, who dares to cause trouble?"

He Yudong smiled and nodded: "Yes, with Xiao Huang, we can feel more secure."

Everyone praised Xiao Huang for his cuteness and intelligence, and He Yudong felt satisfied. He knew that with Xiao Huang's help, he and his neighbors would have a more stable life.

A few days later, He Yudong found that Xiao Huang was very smart and quickly learned to listen to instructions and began to get familiar with the environment of the courtyard. Every morning, He Yudong would take Xiao Huang for a stroll in the yard to let it get familiar with every corner of the yard.

One evening, He Yudong was preparing to have dinner when he suddenly heard a burst of urgent barking in the yard. He immediately put down his bowl and chopsticks and ran out to check what was going on. He saw Xiao Huang standing at the gate of the yard, barking at the outside with his tail erect, looking very alert.

He Yudong's heart tightened. He walked to the door and saw a strange man standing outside the door, looking a little panicked. He Yudong frowned and asked, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

When the man saw He Yudong, his face changed and he stammered, "I... I'm just passing by and want to ask for directions."

He Yudong looked at him calmly, and he felt that this man was not simple. He patted Xiao Huang's head, signaling it not to bark, and then said calmly: "Ask for directions? Are you sure you are asking for directions?"

Seeing that He Yudong was not frightened, the man looked even more unnatural, and said quickly: "Yes, I am lost, and I want to ask how to get to the city center."

He Yudong sneered: "You can find out the way around here by just asking anyone. Why do you have to come to our yard?"

The man obviously realized that he was being suspected and turned to leave. He Yudong was quick to grab his arm and asked sternly, "Who are you? Tell the truth!"

The man struggled for a while, but when he couldn't get away, his face changed and he took out a dagger from his pocket, trying to threaten He Yudong. He Yudong was prepared and quickly punched him in the face, knocking the dagger to the ground.

At this time, the neighbors in the yard heard the noise and ran out. Li Qiang saw He Yudong and the man fighting, and immediately rushed to help, and subdued the man to the ground in a few moves.

"He Yudong, are you okay?" Li Qiang asked with concern.

He Yudong nodded and looked coldly at the man on the ground: "I'm fine, this guy is not a good person, everyone be careful."

Qin Huairu and Yan Bugui also rushed over and were shocked to see this scene. Qin Huairu asked, "He Yudong, what is going on?"

He Yudong sighed and told the story again. After listening to it, everyone expressed their concern and anger.

Yan Bugui clenched his fists and said angrily: "These people are really lawless! He Yudong, we can't just sit there and wait for death, we must call the police!"

He Yudong nodded: "Yes, we have to let the police handle it."

Soon, the police arrived at the courtyard and took the man away. He Yudong described the incident in detail to the police, who praised He Yudong's wit and courage and promised to strengthen patrols around the area to ensure the safety of residents.

The neighbors thanked He Yudong for his wit and bravery, and He Yudong also felt relieved. He knew that with Xiao Huang's help, the safety of him and his neighbors was better guaranteed.

A few days later, He Yudong, Li Qiang, Qin Huairu and others gathered in the yard, and everyone sat together and talked about what had happened recently. Xiao Huang ran around happily, looking very excited.

Li Qiang smiled and said, "He Yudong, you are really the guardian of our yard. We feel relieved when you are here."

Qin Huairu also nodded in agreement: "Yes, He Yudong, with you and Xiao Huang here, we all feel much more at ease."

He Yudong smiled and shook his head: "Don't say that, we are all neighbors, and we should help each other. And with your support, I have the confidence to face all difficulties."

Yan Bugui raised his glass and said with a smile: "He Yudong, today we toast you and thank you for everything you have done for our courtyard."

He Yudong raised his glass and clinked glasses with everyone, feeling extremely warm and touched. He knew that with the support of these neighbors, he would be able to overcome all difficulties and embrace a better future.

As the night deepened, he looked at the night sky with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He knew that there would be more challenges and difficulties in the days ahead. Xiao Huang squatted at his feet, and his warm breath made He Yudong feel at ease.

He Yudong slept very soundly that night. He knew that with the support of Xiao Huang and his neighbors, the future would be even better.

He Yudong recently made up his mind to continue to take the college entrance examination. Although his job in the factory was stable, he always felt that he could do more and realize more dreams. So he started to go out early and come back late, working hard in the factory during the day and studying hard at home at night.

The neighbors in the courtyard soon noticed the changes in He Yudong. Every night, the light in He Yudong's room was always on. His enthusiasm for study made everyone admire and worry. Qin Huairu couldn't help asking, "He Yudong, are you planning to go to college?"

He Yudong nodded, with a determined light in his eyes: "Yes, Huairu, I always feel that I can learn more. Going to college will not only improve my knowledge, but also allow me to make better plans for the future."

Qin Huairu smiled and praised: "He Yudong, you work so hard, we are all proud of you. But you also need to take care of your health and don't get too tired."

He Yudong nodded gratefully: "Thank you for your concern, I will pay attention to it."

He Yudong's determination also inspired other neighbors in the courtyard. Yan Bugui, Li Qiang, Yi Zhonghai and others expressed their support and offered to help share some chores so that He Yudong could have more time to study.

One night, He Yudong was studying hard in his room when he suddenly felt sleepy and his eyelids were so heavy that he could hardly lift them. He knew he needed to stay awake, so he decided to follow the ancient method of hanging his head on a beam and piercing his thigh with an awl.

He Yudong found a thin rope in the room, tied one end to the beam, and tied the other end to his hair. In this way, whenever he dozed off, his head would be pulled and he would wake up immediately. At the same time, he also prepared a thin bamboo stick to prick his thigh at any time to keep himself awake.

This method really worked wonders. He Yudong's learning efficiency was greatly improved, and his memory and comprehension were also significantly enhanced. Every morning, he woke up feeling energetic and full of energy.

Seeing He Yudong's efforts, the neighbors were deeply moved. Yan Bugui couldn't help but say to others: "He Yudong is a very determined child. We must all support him."

Li Qiang also nodded in agreement: "Yes, He Yudong really tried his best to get into college. We must help him more."

One morning, He Yudong was preparing breakfast in the kitchen, and Xiao Huang was rubbing against his feet. Suddenly, Qin Huairu came in with a bowl of hot chicken soup in her hand.

"He Yudong, this is the chicken soup I made specially for you to nourish your body." Qin Huairu said with a smile.

He Yudong took the chicken soup gratefully: "Thank you, Huairu, thank you so much."

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "You're welcome. You work so hard, so we should pay more attention to you."

He knew that he had fulfilled his dream.

At night, He Yudong was still studying hard. His room was brightly lit, and his desk was piled with books and notes. Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door.

"He Yudong, take a rest and have a cup of tea." Li Qiang stood at the door with a cup of hot tea in his hand.

He Yudong raised his head and said with a smile: "Thank you, Brother Li Qiang, I'm a little thirsty."

Li Qiang walked in, handed the tea to He Yudong, and asked with concern: "He Yudong, you work so hard, can your body handle it?"

He Yudong nodded, took a sip of tea, and felt warm: "It's okay, I'm fine. Besides, only if I work hard can I get into college and realize my dream."

Li Qiang nodded and patted He Yudong on the shoulder: "Okay, okay, we all support you. If you need any help, just let me know."

He Yudong nodded gratefully: "Thank you for your support, I will definitely work harder."

As the days passed, He Yudong's efforts paid off. His knowledge reserve became richer and richer, and his problem-solving speed and accuracy also improved significantly. Soon, the day of the exam arrived.

That morning, He Yudong got up early, washed up, and put on clean clothes. He stood in front of the mirror, looked at himself in the mirror, took a deep breath, and secretly cheered himself up.

"He Yudong, come on, you can do it." He said to himself.