Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

He Yudong looked at the children in Yan Jiecheng's family who were feeling wronged, then looked at Banggeng, and said in a more severe tone: "You have to understand, Banggeng, we are all neighbors. You are the older brother, and you should protect your younger brothers and sisters instead of bullying them. If I see you like this again, I will not let you off easily."

Banggeng lowered his head, looking a little unhappy. He knew that He Yudong was usually nice to him, but when He Yudong got angry, he should not be underestimated. He murmured, "Uncle He Yudong, I know I was wrong, and I won't do this again in the future."

He Yudong nodded, and his voice softened a little: "It's good that you know you're wrong. Now hurry up and apologize to them, and remember to get along well with them in the future."

Although Bang Geng was reluctant, he still walked up to Yan Jiecheng's children and apologized in a low voice: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been so fierce just now."

Yan Jiecheng's eldest son looked at Banggeng and saw that he really admitted his mistake. He didn't know what to say, so he just nodded and said, "Okay, Banggeng, just stop bullying us."

Things finally calmed down, and He Yudong was relieved. He sighed, watching Banggeng and the other kids slowly disperse and go home, but he started thinking: Banggeng's temper is getting wilder and wilder, which is not a good sign. He needs to find a way to make him understand what a real man is.

He Yudong turned around and was about to go back to the house, but was stopped by a low call.

"He Yudong, wait a moment."

He Yudong looked back and saw that it was Jia Dongxu. His face was full of fatigue, but there was a hint of determination in his eyes.

"Brother Dongxu, why did you come out? Aren't you very tired today?" He Yudong asked with concern.

Jia Dongxu shook his head, took a few steps closer, and said in a low voice: "He Yudong, I want to discuss something with you."

He Yudong nodded: "Okay, tell me, is there anything we brothers can't talk about?"

Jia Dongxu hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "He Yudong, I want to borrow some money from you."

He Yudong was stunned, then immediately reacted: "Brother Dongxu, has something happened in your family again? Why do you suddenly need to borrow money?"

Jia Dongxu took a deep breath and smiled bitterly: "What else could it be? It's just my mother's illness. The doctor said that she needs to be taken good care of, but there is not much money left at home. You know, my salary is not high, and I have to support my family on weekdays. It's really tight."

He Yudong's heart tightened. He knew that the Jia family's situation was not good, and Jia Zhang's health really needed better care. He said without hesitation: "Brother Dongxu, don't worry, the money is easy to talk about. We are all brothers, and we can shoulder any difficulties together. I will go back and give you as much as you need."

Jia Dongxu looked at He Yudong, his eyes reddened: "He Yudong, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what to do."

He Yudong patted his shoulder and said firmly: "Brother Dongxu, don't say that. There's no need to be polite between us brothers. I'll get the money now, and then we can think of other ways. Let's cure your mother's illness together."

He Yudong returned to the room and searched for a long time before he took out a small stack of money from under his pillow. This was the money he had saved by living frugally and had never been willing to spend. Although he knew that the money was important to him, the Jia family needed it more right now. He sighed, put the money in his pocket, walked out the door, and handed the money to Jia Dongxu.

"Brother Dongxu, take this money first. If it's not enough, come to me again." He Yudong said as he handed over the money.

Jia Dongxu took the money, his hands trembling a little: "He Yudong, I really don't know how to thank you..."

He Yudong smiled and said, "Brother Dongxu, don't say that. We are brothers. Go and deal with it quickly. Don't delay the important matter."

Jia Dongxu nodded heavily, with gratitude and a hint of barely perceptible shame in his eyes: "He Yudong, I will definitely pay you back when I have..."

He Yudong shook his head and interrupted him: "Don't think about paying the money first, wait for you

The sky gradually darkened. He Yudong stood in the middle of the yard. It was so quiet that only the occasional chirping of insects could be heard. He looked at Jia Dongxu's lonely back, with mixed feelings in his heart. Although life in the old city was not easy, the support from the neighbors made him feel a little warm. However, He Yudong couldn't say how long this warmth would last.

He Yudong just turned around and prepared to go back to the house when he heard Qin Huairu's voice: "He Yudong, you've been busy all day, haven't you eaten yet?"

He Yudong smiled and shook his head when he heard it: "Sister Huairu, I just drank some porridge in the room, I'm not hungry."

Qin Huairu came out of the next room, holding a bowl of steaming noodles. She said softly, "It's getting cold, why don't you drink some porridge? I just cooked this bowl of noodles, it's still hot, eat it while it's hot."

He Yudong declined, "Sister Huairu, it's really not necessary. It's not easy for you, so just leave it for your children."

Qin Huairu's expression softened instantly, and she smiled gently: "He Yudong, don't be polite to me. You usually help us so much, so what's the big deal about making you a bowl of noodles today? Besides, my children are full, so I saved this bowl for you."

He Yudong heard her say that, so he couldn't refuse anymore. He took the noodles and said gratefully, "Thank you, Sister Huairu. I won't be polite then."

Qin Huairu watched He Yudong sit down and start eating, and asked with concern: "He Yudong, did Brother Dongxu come to you to borrow money again just now?"

He Yudong raised his head and saw Qin Huairu's worried face. He sighed, "Yes, Brother Dongxu's life is indeed not easy. As long as Jia Zhang's illness is not cured, their family will never see the sun. I can only help for a while, but not forever."

Qin Huairu nodded and whispered, "That's right. His mother is old and in poor health. Brother Dongxu must be under a lot of pressure to support the family alone. But you have to think about yourself and not just focus on others."

He Yudong put down his chopsticks and looked at Qin Huairu seriously: "Sister Huairu, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I always feel that we neighbors should help each other. If I stand aside and watch when everyone is in trouble, I am not a human being."

Qin Huairu sighed and nodded: "He Yudong, you have a really good heart, but you must also remember that you are also a member of this courtyard, and you can't always ignore your own difficulties."

He Yudong smiled and said nothing more, lowering his head to continue eating noodles. Qin Huairu stood aside, watching him quietly, but she felt a little sad. She knew that He Yudong usually lived frugally and his life was not rich, especially in such a compound, every household had its own difficulties. However, He Yudong always took other people's affairs to heart and put his own affairs behind.

After a while, Qin Huairu suddenly said, "He Yudong, have you ever thought about... finding a wife?"

He Yudong was stunned, looked up at Qin Huairu, and smiled a little embarrassedly: "Sister Huairu, why do you suddenly ask this?"

Qin Huairu's serious expression did not change. She said softly, "He Yudong, you are not a child anymore. You should have someone to help you at home. Besides, you are such a good person. You can't always live alone."

He Yudong put down his chopsticks and looked at the noodles in the bowl thoughtfully. To be honest, he was usually busy with work and taking care of the neighbors, and he really hadn't thought carefully about his lifelong affairs. But when Qin Huairu mentioned this, he felt a little touched.

"Sister Huairu, I've thought about it too...but I always feel that it's not the right time yet." He Yudong said hesitantly.

Qin Huairu smiled and patted He Yudong on the shoulder: "He Yudong, fate cannot wait. If you meet the right person, don't hesitate. There are several girls in our courtyard who are all good. How about I keep an eye out for them for you some other day?"

He Yudong blushed slightly, waved his hand and said with a smile: "Sister Huairu, please don't tease me. Let's not rush it and talk about it later."

Qin Huairu didn't say anything more, just whispered: "He Yudong, think about it carefully, don't be too anxious, but don't delay too long. You are such a good guy, you won't have trouble finding a good girl."

After saying that, Qin Huairu smiled and turned back to the house, leaving He Yudong sitting there alone, his thoughts a little confused. He had never seriously thought about finding a wife before, but now that it was mentioned, he felt a little uneasy.

He Yudong slowly finished his noodles, but his heart was filled with mixed feelings. He knew that Qin Huairu was doing this for his own good, but in reality, was he really ready to take on the responsibility of a family? He thought back to his life over the years, which was busy and fulfilling every day, but he always felt that something was missing. Was it because he was missing a partner who understood his feelings and fought side by side with him?

He Yudong shook his head and put aside these distracting thoughts for the time being. It was getting late, so he decided to go get some water, clean up, and go to bed early.

When he walked to the faucet in the yard with the bucket, he found that the brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu were sitting there smoking and chatting. Seeing He Yudong coming over, Liu Guangtian raised the cigarette in his hand and greeted him with a smile: "He Yudong, come over and have a rest, have a cigarette?"

He Yudong smiled and waved his hands: "Thank you, Brother Guangtian, I don't smoke. Did you just finish your work?"

Liu Guangtian nodded and exhaled a puff of smoke: "Yes, the work in the factory was not light today, but it was finally done. Guangfu just came back, and we were talking about what he saw and heard in other places."

Liu Guangfu also smiled and took over the conversation: "He Yudong, when I came back this time, I found that you are getting busier and busier, taking care of this and that. You have to pay more attention to your health."

He Yudong carried the bucket and said as he was collecting water: "Brother Guangfu, the people in our courtyard have a hard time, so any help is appreciated. Besides, everyone has been nice to me, so I have to repay them, right?"

Liu Guangtian smiled and shook his head after hearing this: "You are always so honest. But Guangfu is right, you have to take care of yourself and stop thinking about others."