Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

"This is..." He Yudong frowned, sniffed it carefully, and his eyes lit up, "Guangtian, did you make a pot of meat?"

Liu Guangtian smiled mysteriously and pointed to the big pot on the table: "Brother He Yudong, we caught a pig today. This is fresh pork. Let's enjoy it later!"

He Yudong was surprised when he heard this: "You are really good, you actually got so much meat, where did you get it?"

Liu Guangtian said proudly: "Hey, a few of us brothers went to the suburbs to get it, and a friend there helped us get it. Pork is a rare commodity these days, and everyone is in for a treat today!"

He Yudong knew that Liu Guangtian and his gang had made many friends outside, so it was not surprising that they would bring back some good stuff. However, he still had some concerns: "Guangtian, you have to be careful about this. Pork is a hot commodity. If people find out, it will be a big trouble."

Liu Guangtian waved his hand and said disapprovingly: "Brother He Yudong, don't worry, I have arranged everything, no one will know. Besides, we are just making some for ourselves, not selling it, so it's not a big problem."

Seeing how confident he was, He Yudong said no more and just reminded him, "Okay, then don't be careless. Clean up all the traces after eating so that no one will see you."

Liu Guangtian nodded and said, "No problem, Brother He Yudong, just eat it without worry!"

As they were talking, the meat in the pot had already stewed and was filled with fragrance. Everyone sat around it. Liu Guangtian picked up a large spoon and served each person a large bowl. The meat was fat and lean, and the soup was rich, exuding an enticing aroma.

"Come on, Brother He Yudong, try my cooking!" Liu Guangtian handed a bowl to He Yudong with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.

He Yudong took the bowl, smelled the fragrance, and couldn't help nodding: "Guangtian, your cooking skills are really good, the color, fragrance and taste are all good!"

Liu Guangtian smiled proudly: "That's right, I have been learning this for a long time, and today I can finally show it to everyone."

He Yudong took a bite of the meat and immediately felt that it melted in his mouth and tasted extremely delicious. He couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Guangtian, you are amazing! The meat is stewed to the perfect temperature and tastes amazing!"

Liu Guangtian was grinning from ear to ear, and the other guys

As night fell, the sky in the courtyard gradually darkened. After dinner, He Yudong sat at home, with a small oil lamp in front of him emitting a faint light. He was still thinking about what happened in the yard in the afternoon, and he always felt a little uneasy. This kind of sudden inspection often means that there is a big movement. Thinking of this, he felt a little worried. Although Mr. Yi had already made arrangements, were there any hidden dangers in other families?

When He Yudong was deep in thought, there was a light knock on the door. He Yudong was startled. Who could it be at this late hour?

"He Yudong, are you at home?" It was Qin Huairu's voice, soft and a little hesitant.

He Yudong quickly got up to open the door and saw Qin Huairu standing at the door, looking a little uneasy. Her face looked a little pale under the light, and it was obvious that something was making her anxious.

"Mrs. Qin, why are you here so late? Is there anything wrong?" He Yudong asked with concern.

Qin Huairu lowered her head and rubbed her hands, and said a little embarrassedly: "He Yudong, I know I shouldn't disturb you so late, but I really have no choice but to ask you for help."

When He Yudong heard her words, he immediately became serious and quickly asked her to come in: "Sister-in-law, please don't be polite. Let's sit down and talk about it."

Qin Huairu entered the house and sat opposite He Yudong, with a look of even greater worry on her face. She sighed and said, "He Yudong, my son Bang Geng got into trouble again this afternoon."

When He Yudong heard this, his heart skipped a beat: "What did Banggeng do again? Why is this kid so restless lately?"

Qin Huairu seemed helpless. She sighed and continued, "This afternoon, he had a fight with Liu Guangtian's kid and broke his head! Liu Guangtian's mom was so angry that she said she wanted to settle the score with our family. I came to you to see if I can persuade them not to make things worse."

He Yudong frowned. Banggeng was famous for his mischief, but this time he broke someone's head, which was no small matter. He looked at Qin Huairu's distressed expression and felt anxious for her. Liu Guangtian's temper was not good. If he was annoyed, something serious might happen.

"Mrs. Qin, don't worry. I'll go to Liu Guangtian's house and settle this matter first. Where's Banggeng? Where is he now?" He Yudong asked, already thinking about how to deal with this matter.

Qin Huairu sighed and said, "He was so scared that he hid in the house and didn't dare to come out. I didn't feel like blaming him. After all, the child is still young, but I can't always spoil him like this."

He Yudong nodded, but he knew in his heart that things were not that simple. Although Banggeng was young, he was stubborn, just like his father Jia Dongxu, and sometimes he was impulsive. If he didn't handle things well this time, Banggeng might get into even bigger trouble.

"Okay, you go back first, I'll take care of this." He Yudong stood up, his eyes firm, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, leave the child's affairs to me."

Qin Huairu looked at He Yudong gratefully and said softly, "He Yudong, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what to do."

He Yudong waved his hand and consoled her: "Sister-in-law, we are all from the same courtyard. We should help each other when something happens. Don't take it too seriously."

Qin Huairu nodded slightly and returned home with gratitude. He Yudong looked at her from behind, feeling a little complicated. Although this woman was a bit scheming, she was doing it for the good of the child most of the time. And Banggeng's temper was obviously related to her.

After calming down, He Yudong walked out the door and headed towards Liu Guangtian's house. On the way, he thought about how to persuade Liu Guangtian's mother, and he was a little uncertain. After all, breaking someone's child's head is not something that can be solved by simply apologizing.

Arriving at Liu Guangtian's door, He Yudong saw that the house was brightly lit and could faintly hear voices talking inside. He knocked gently on the door and immediately heard the voice of Liu Guangtian's mother.

"Who is it? It's so late." There was a hint of dissatisfaction in her voice.

"It's me, He Yudong." He Yudong responded quickly, feeling a little nervous.

The door opened and Liu Guangtian's mother stood at the door with a bad look on her face: "He Yudong, what are you doing here so late?"

He Yudong smiled, trying to look relaxed: "Aunt, I came to tell you about Banggeng. I've heard about what happened this afternoon. It's common for children to fight, and we adults shouldn't take it too seriously."

Liu Guangtian's mother's face darkened, and she said with some dissatisfaction in her tone: "He Yudong, I know you mean well, but this is not just a simple fight. Look, my Guangtian's head is broken and he has lost so much blood. If there are any sequelae, who will be responsible for it?"

He Yudong nodded quickly, saying earnestly, "Aunt, you are right. The child's injury is a big deal, and our family will definitely take responsibility. Banggeng knows he was wrong, and he is too scared to come out to see people. I came here this time to see how we can resolve this matter, so that the conflict between the children will not affect the relationship between neighbors."

Liu Guangtian's mother glanced at He Yudong, and the anger on her face subsided a little, but her tone was still unfriendly: "He Yudong, you are a real person, and I know you are in trouble. But I can't just let this go. Guangtian's father knew about this and was so angry that he wanted to settle the score with the Banggeng family, and I couldn't stop him. Tell me, if this really gets out of hand, can our courtyard still be peaceful?"

He Yudong secretly groaned in his heart. It seemed that things were more complicated than he had imagined. Liu Guangtian's father was a man with a hot temper. If he really let him do it, Banggeng would definitely be in trouble.

"Aunt, do you think this will work?" He Yudong thought of a solution quickly and said, "Bang Geng is definitely wrong in this matter. Let's do this. I will take Bang Geng to apologize to Guang Tian, ​​and then ask Bang Geng's family to pay for the medical expenses. Do you think this can settle the matter?"

Liu Guangtian's mother's expression softened after hearing this, but she was still a little reluctant: "He Yudong, your idea is not bad, but Guangtian's father..."

He Yudong quickly interrupted her and said firmly, "Aunt, I'll talk to Guangtian's father about this, don't worry about it. I can't let Banggeng get into trouble for nothing, I have to make him remember this lesson. The child is still young, and he has to take responsibility for his mistakes. I will make him reflect on it."

When Liu Guangtian's mother heard this, she finally showed a bit of relief. She sighed and said, "He Yudong, what you said makes sense. The child really needs a good education. Since you said so, I won't make it difficult for you. Go talk to Guangtian's father and see if he agrees."

He Yudong breathed a sigh of relief and quickly agreed: "Okay, auntie, don't worry, I will definitely solve this matter."

After that, He Yudong did not dare to delay and immediately went to Liu Guangtian's father. Liu Guangtian's father was smoking in the house with a gloomy face, obviously still angry. He Yudong walked over carefully and greeted with a smile: "Uncle Guangtian, are you smoking?"

Liu Guangtian's father looked up at him and snorted coldly: "He Yudong, what are you doing here? Is it because of that kid Bang Geng?"

He Yudong nodded, trying to make his tone sound sincere: "Uncle Guangtian, I know you are angry. This matter is indeed wrong. The child got into trouble. I am here to apologize on his behalf."

Liu Guangtian's father took a long drag on his cigarette, then pressed the butt hard into the ashtray, sparks flying all over the place.

As soon as He Yudong stepped out of the courtyard, he ran into Yan Bugui who had just returned from outside. Yan Bugui was carrying a basket of vegetables and looked anxious.