Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

"He Yudong, sorry to bother you." Yan Jiecheng said in a low voice.

"Brother Jie Cheng, don't be polite, come in." He Yudong quickly moved aside to let him in.

After Yan Jiecheng entered the room, He Yudong asked him to sit down at the table and poured him a cup of hot water. Looking at the worry on Yan Jiecheng's face, He Yudong knew that this cup of water might not be able to relieve his worries.

"He Yudong, I really have no other choice." Yan Jiecheng held the hot water cup and sighed, "I just went to the company to apply for a subsidy, but they said that funds are tight recently, so I can only wait. My old father's illness cannot be delayed, he must be hospitalized immediately, but the money... oh, it really worries me to death."

He Yudong frowned and felt heavy in his heart after hearing this. This kind of situation was not uncommon in those days. Once the mainstay of the family fell ill, the whole family would easily fall into trouble.

"Brother Jie Cheng, have you looked for relatives and friends? Or see if you can borrow some money first and pay it back when you have more money?" He Yudong asked tentatively.

Yan Jiecheng shook his head, his face full of bitterness: "I have already looked for it, and I have borrowed all that I can. Now no one will lend me money. Everyone is having a hard time, who has extra money? Oh, I am so worried that I can't sleep at night."

He Yudong was worried about him, but he couldn't think of a better solution. Looking at Yan Jiecheng's expression, he suddenly felt an impulse in his heart - maybe he could help.

"Brother Jie Cheng, I still have some savings here. How about you use it for emergency?" He Yudong thought for a moment and finally made up his mind and said.

Yan Jiecheng was stunned for a moment, then quickly waved his hands: "No, no, He Yudong, you are not well off yourself, how can you let me borrow money from you? I can't afford it."

He Yudong looked at him seriously and said firmly, "Brother Jie Cheng, don't say that. You are from our hospital, and we should help each other. This little money is not much for me, but it is life-saving money for you, so you don't have to be polite to me."

Yan Jiecheng's eyes were a little moist, and the hand holding the water cup was shaking slightly. He knew very well that He Yudong was telling the truth. Life was not easy for anyone in this courtyard, and He Yudong's ability to take out this money was already a great kindness.

"He Yudong, I... I really don't know how to thank you." Yan Jiecheng finally said with a sob.

He Yudong patted his shoulder and smiled: "Brother Jie Cheng, we are all neighbors, there is nothing to thank me for. Take this money and take the old man to see a doctor. The sooner he is cured, the better."

Yan Jiecheng was so grateful that he could only nod his head repeatedly, choking up and unable to speak. After a long while, he took out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to He Yudong: "He Yudong, this is the IOU I wrote. I will definitely pay you back when I have enough money."

He Yudong took the note and smiled: "Brother Jie Cheng, take this first, I trust you."

Yan Jiecheng nodded heavily, his eyes full of gratitude. He held He Yudong's hand tightly, his voice trembling a little: "He Yudong, I will never forget this kindness in my life."

He Yudong smiled slightly and said softly: "Brother Jie Cheng, taking good care of the old man is the most important thing, we can talk about other things later."

After seeing Yan Jiecheng off, He Yudong returned to his room, feeling relieved but also a little uneasy. He knew that his life might become even more difficult after he took out his savings, but thinking of the plight of Yan Jiecheng's family, he felt that what he did was right.

Just as He Yudong was thinking about these things, there was a sudden noise in the yard. He Yudong's heart tightened, and he quickly opened the door and went out. Many neighbors had gathered in the yard, and they gathered together, seemingly arguing about something.

"What's wrong?" He Yudong walked over quickly and asked.

The man standing in front saw He Yudong and frowned, saying, "He Yudong, you're just in time. Banggeng is causing trouble again!"

He Yudong was shocked when he heard this, and quickly squeezed into the crowd. He found Banggeng standing in the middle with a bit of anger on his face, muttering non-stop: "I'm not wrong, why do you always say I'm wrong!"

Qin Huairu, who was standing aside, looked a little unhappy. She said softly, "Bang Geng, you can't do this. Everyone is doing this for your own good."

Bang Geng raised his head stubbornly and glared at Qin Huairu: "I don't need others to do good for me! I didn't do anything wrong, why do they scold me!"

He Yudong looked at the scene in front of him and understood something. He walked up to Banggeng and said softly, "Banggeng, don't be so excited. Tell me, what happened?"

Banggeng pursed his lips and was silent for a moment before he finally said, "Uncle He Yudong, I was playing at the entrance of the alley just now, and I saw a piece of wood from Uncle Liu Guangfu's house fell to the ground, so I picked it up and played with it. But who knew that he suddenly rushed over to scold me, saying that I stole things again. I really didn't steal it, I just saw it on the ground, so I picked it up and played with it for a while..."

He Yudong frowned and turned to look at Liu Guangfu who was standing beside him. Liu Guangfu saw He Yudong looking at him and snorted coldly: "He Yudong, I am telling the truth. This kid picked up a piece of wood today, but who knows what he will pick up tomorrow. His problem must be treated early, otherwise, he will get it again in the future?"

He Yudong understood Liu Guangfu's concerns, but he also knew that Banggeng was a bit stubborn, but he didn't have the bad habit of stealing. He walked up to Liu Guangfu and said calmly, "Brother Guangfu, Banggeng is a little naughty, but I don't think he is a bad person. It may be because he lacks discipline that he easily gets into trouble. Should we give him another chance to change his ways?"

Liu Guangfu glanced at Banggeng coldly, his mouth twitching slightly: "He Yudong, I'm not an unreasonable person. What you said makes sense, but I still think that this child needs to be disciplined. Otherwise, if he develops this habit, it will be difficult to change in the future."

He Yudong nodded to show his understanding. He turned to Banggeng and said, "Banggeng, did you hear that? Uncle Guangfu is right. If you think you are not wrong, you should show evidence. We are not targeting you. We want you to learn how to be a good person."

Banggeng lowered his head and stopped talking. He Yudong patted his shoulder gently and said in a gentle tone: "Banggeng, I know you feel wronged, but you have to understand that we have to follow the rules. Sometimes, even if it's just a small matter, we have to take it seriously."

Bang Geng was silent for a long time before he finally nodded and whispered, "Uncle He Yudong, I understand."

He Yudong smiled slightly, turned to Liu Guangfu and said, "Brother Guangfu, how about this? Banggeng admitted his mistake this time, and we will teach him a lesson and see how he behaves in the future. If there is any problem again, I will definitely discipline him with you and will never tolerate it."

Liu Guangfu listened, thought about it, and finally nodded and said, "Okay, give him this chance. He Yudong, I believe you, I hope he won't make trouble again in the future."

He Yudong thanked him immediately and felt relieved. Seeing Liu Guangfu turn around and leave, He Yudong turned around and said to the neighbors around him.

As the night deepened, the voices in the courtyard gradually faded away, leaving only a few dim lights still flickering. He Yudong stood in the middle of the courtyard, looking at Banggeng's dejected look, feeling helpless and distressed. He knew that Banggeng was a stubborn child and was actually very sensitive, but in this environment full of trivialities and pressure, his temperament seemed particularly abrupt.

"Great, let's talk." He Yudong pondered for a moment and said softly.

Bang Geng raised his head, his eyes showing some reluctance, but he finally nodded and followed He Yudong to the alley. The two walked to a quiet corner, He Yudong found a stone to sit down, and motioned Bang Geng to sit down as well.

"Bang Geng, I know you're not convinced and feel that everyone has wronged you." He Yudong looked at him and said gently, "But you have to understand that we have to follow the rules when doing things. Sometimes people say things about you for your own good."

Banggeng lowered his head and kicked the pebbles under his feet, with a hint of anger and grievance in his voice: "Uncle He Yudong, I really didn't steal their things. I just picked them up and played with them, and they said I stole them. I'm not a bad boy. I didn't think of stealing anything!"

He Yudong looked at the tears in Banggeng's eyes, and felt a pang of pain in his heart. He reached out and rubbed Banggeng's hair, and said softly: "Banggeng, I believe you. But you have to understand that others may not understand you. They only see the surface and may misunderstand your intentions. At this time, you have to learn to explain and prove yourself, and you can't just lose your temper."

Bang Geng wiped his eyes with his sleeve and said stubbornly, "But I explained, they still didn't believe me. I don't want to explain anymore, they won't listen anyway!"

He Yudong sighed, knowing that Banggeng was actually a smart kid, but he just lacked proper guidance. He touched Banggeng's shoulder and said calmly, "Banggeng, you have to learn to be patient and persistent. You explained, but it's not enough. Next time you encounter this situation, you can calm down first, don't rush to explain, and see if there is a better way to make them believe you."

Bang Geng was silent for a while, then asked in a low voice: "Then what should I do? Should I never pick up other people's things again?"

He Yudong nodded and said seriously, "Yes, that's the best way. Whether it's something that fell on the ground or something you think no one wants, don't pick it up casually. You can ask the owner first, and if they don't want it, then you can take it away. In this way, others won't misunderstand you."

Banggeng frowned, obviously thinking about what He Yudong said. After a while, he finally nodded: "Uncle He Yudong, I remember. I won't pick up things casually in the future, and I won't let others misunderstand me."