Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

As he was thinking, He Yudong heard a burst of laughter. He looked up and saw that it was the brothers Liu Haizhong and Liu Guangtian who walked in from the entrance of the alley. Both of them were holding enamel pots, drinking and chatting, with rare smiles on their faces.

"He Yudong! Why are you still standing in the yard in a daze?" Liu Haizhong asked with a smile.

He Yudong quickly stood up and replied with a smile: "Uncle Liu, Brother Guangtian, there are a lot of things to do today, I will rest here for a while."

Liu Guangtian took a step closer and patted He Yudong on the back: "Boy, you've been busy for most of the day. I heard about what happened at the Jia family. You're also a kind-hearted person. But don't overwork yourself."

He Yudong smiled and nodded: "Brother Guangtian, Uncle Liu, you know that I just can't bear to see people in our courtyard in trouble."

Liu Haizhong took a sip of tea, shook his head and smiled, "He Yudong, your temper is really like your father. Your father was like this before. Whenever there was something big or small happening in someone's family, he would be the first to rush over. It's thanks to him that our courtyard is so harmonious."

He Yudong felt warm at heart when he heard this. He remembered that his father was such a warm-hearted person when he was alive. When the neighbors mentioned him, they always praised him. He Yudong aspired to be like his father, a man of integrity and responsibility.

Liu Guangtian took a sip of tea and suddenly said with a smile: "By the way, He Yudong, do you have any plans recently? I heard that the factory is going to recruit a group of technical workers recently. Do you want to give it a try? I think you are quite suitable."

He Yudong was stunned for a moment, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: "Technical worker? I really haven't thought about it. Brother Guangtian, do you think I can do it?"

Liu Guangtian nodded and said seriously, "Of course. You are smart and quick-witted. You have worked in the factory for several years and have a lot of experience. Although the work of a skilled worker is more tiring, it has a better future than now."

Liu Haizhong also nodded: "Guangtian is right. He Yudong, you have to plan for the future. It's not easy to live on your current job. If you can become a skilled worker, not only will you get a high salary, but you can also learn more and have a bright future."

He Yudong was a little shaken when he heard this. He had been working in the factory for many years. Although it was hard work, he enjoyed it. However, Liu Guangtian's words reminded him that he could not always stay where he was and should think about how to make a better life for himself and his family.

"Thank you Uncle Liu, Brother Guangtian, I will carefully consider your suggestions." He Yudong nodded solemnly.

Liu Guangtian showed a satisfied smile: "That's good. He Yudong, I think you have potential, don't waste it."

After chatting for a while, He Yudong felt better and stood up to say goodbye: "Uncle Liu, Brother Guangtian, I'm going back to the house first. I have to get up early to go to work tomorrow."

Liu Haizhong nodded: "Go ahead and get some rest. We all deserve a good rest."

He Yudong returned to his room and lay on the bed, thinking about what Liu Guangtian and Liu Haizhong said. Becoming a skilled worker means a change in life, but it also means more responsibilities and pressure. He Yudong knows that this is not an easy thing.

The next morning, He Yudong got up as usual, packed up, and prepared to go to work. Just as he was walking out of the yard, he suddenly heard someone calling him from behind.

"He Yudong, wait!"

He Yudong looked back and saw that it was Yan Jiecheng. He ran over with an anxious look on his face, carrying a small bag in his hand.

"Brother Jie Cheng, what's wrong?" He Yudong stopped and asked.

Yan Jiecheng took a breath and said anxiously, "He Yudong, can you help me? There is something urgent at home, and I have to go out today. There is no one to take care of the children at home. Can you help me look after them?"

He Yudong agreed without hesitation: "No problem, Brother Jie Cheng, just go and do your work. I'll take care of the children."

Yan Jiecheng breathed a sigh of relief and patted He Yudong on the shoulder: "Thank you, He Yudong. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what to do."

He Yudong waved his hand and said with a smile: "We are all neighbors, it is our duty to help. Go quickly, I will take good care of the children."

Yan Jiecheng thanked him repeatedly and ran out in a hurry. He Yudong looked at his back and thought that the children in Yan Jiecheng's family were usually very obedient, so it should not be difficult to take care of them. He made up his mind and decided to go to work first and come back to take care of the children after get off work.

He Yudong was absent-minded during the whole day's work, and the things entrusted by Yan Jiecheng kept flashing through his mind. Finally, when he got off work, he immediately rushed home. As soon as he entered the yard, he saw several children chasing and playing in the yard, laughing and talking. He Yudong walked over and saw several little ones in Yan Jiecheng's family having fun, and he couldn't help but smile.

"Hey, you guys, you seem to be having a great time!" He Yudong greeted with a smile.

When the children saw He Yudong, they all ran over and asked in unison: "Uncle He Yudong, are you off work? Come play with us!"

He Yudong patted one of the children's heads and said with a smile, "Okay, but you have to be obedient first. Before your dad comes back, you have to behave well and don't make any noise. Do you understand?"

The children agreed in unison, smiling like flowers. He Yudong felt warm in his heart, thinking that although these children were naughty, they were also very cute. He played with the children for a while, and when everyone was having fun, they suddenly heard a knock at the gate of the yard.

"Who's here?" He Yudong stood up, walked to the door, opened it and saw that it was Liu Guangfu, the distant nephew of the deaf old lady. He was holding a large package in his hand and had a tired smile on his face.

"He Yudong, it's a good thing you're here. I came back from another place today and brought some things for the old lady." Liu Guangfu said as he handed the package to He Yudong.

He Yudong took the package and said with a smile: "Brother Guangfu, you are so thoughtful. The old lady will definitely be happy."

Liu Guangfu nodded: "The old lady is old. I usually work in other places and don't come back often. I always feel that I owe her. This time I came back, I just bought her some supplements, hoping that she can be healthy."

He Yudong was also moved, thinking of Liu Guang

He Yudong held the heavy package, and a warm feeling passed through his heart. Although Liu Guangfu usually works in other places, he always thinks about the elderly people in the courtyard every time he returns to Beijing. He Yudong admires this thought very much.

"Brother Guangfu, you are so thoughtful. The old lady usually likes the little things you bring. She will definitely be happy when you come back." He Yudong said as he led Liu Guangfu towards the deaf old lady's house.

Liu Guangfu smiled and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "It's so hot, I didn't want to let the old lady wait in the yard for too long, so I came back quickly. She lives alone, and we, the younger generation, have to take care of her more."

He Yudong nodded, he understood the weight of this emotion. Although the deaf old lady was a little eccentric, she was an old lady in the courtyard after all, and everyone still respected her in their hearts.

The two walked to the door of the deaf old lady. He Yudong knocked on the door and called softly, "Old lady, Brother Guangfu is back and brought you something."

After a while, the door slowly opened and the deaf old lady appeared at the door. She squinted her eyes slightly, looked at Liu Guangfu carefully, and finally smiled: "Guangfu, you are back."

Liu Guangfu hurried over to her, his tone full of concern: "Old lady, are you doing well recently? I'm working away from home, and I've been thinking about you, so I came to see you right after I got back."

The deaf old lady nodded, her eyes showing some tenderness: "Okay, I'm fine. You young people are busy, don't always think about my old bones."

Liu Guangfu waved his hands quickly: "How can I not miss you? You are the oldest in our family, and I should care about you more." He took the package from He Yudong, opened it and took out some supplements, "Grandma, these are the supplements I bought especially for you, you have to take good care of yourself."

The deaf old lady looked at the supplements, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes: "You are such a filial child. Okay, okay, I will definitely take good care of you."

He Yudong stood aside, watching this scene silently, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart. Although the people in the courtyard have their own troubles, the affection and love hidden deep in their hearts can always make people feel the warmth of home.

While they were chatting in the house, there was a sudden noise in the yard. He Yudong frowned, wondering whose family had been in trouble again, so he greeted Liu Guangfu and hurried out of the house to check.

He walked to the center of the yard and found that it was the children of Yan Jiecheng's family who were arguing with Banggeng. Banggeng was waving a worn-out toy gun in his hand, cursing: "You little bastards, don't think you are great just because He Yudong is helping you. What's wrong with me bullying you?"

Yan Jiecheng's eldest son, Yan Jiecheng, had red eyes and stamped his feet in anger: "Bang Geng, you are not allowed to bully us! Uncle He Yudong said that we should be friendly, what right do you have to scold us?"

Banggeng sneered and pointed his toy gun at Yan Jiecheng: "Just because I'm your big brother! You all have to listen to me! If you dare not listen, humph, I'll make you pay for it!"

Seeing this, He Yudong hurried forward and said in a low voice, "Bang Geng, stop it!"

Bang Geng was startled, turned around and saw that it was He Yudong, his face was a little flustered, but he quickly regained his arrogant look: "Uncle He Yudong, I didn't do anything, I was just playing with them."

He Yudong's expression turned serious. He walked up to Banggeng and said coldly, "Are you kidding? Banggeng, everyone in our yard looks after each other. You are not kidding when you bully your brothers and sisters like this. You are asking for trouble!"

Bang Geng felt a little guilty, but still unwilling to give in: "Uncle He Yudong, I was just teasing them. They are timid, who can I blame?"