Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

He Yudong smiled and felt relieved. He knew that although Banggeng was young, he was a sensible child. As long as he was guided properly, he would become an upright person.

"Okay, don't worry about today's things anymore. Tomorrow is a new day, and we have to live well." He Yudong patted Banggeng's shoulder and encouraged him.

Bang Geng raised his head, a look of determination flashed in his eyes: "Uncle He Yudong, I will definitely listen to you in the future, be a good boy, and stop letting others say bad things about me."

He Yudong nodded with satisfaction and stood up: "Good boy, let's go back and have a rest early. There are new things to do tomorrow."

The two walked back to the yard together. He Yudong watched Banggeng return to his own hut, and he felt relieved. He felt relieved that Banggeng's problem had been solved.

After returning to the room, He Yudong just sat down when he suddenly heard light footsteps coming from outside the door. Before he could react, the door was knocked gently. He Yudong opened the door and saw Liu Guangtian standing at the door.

"Guangtian, why haven't you rested yet so late?" He Yudong asked with some surprise.

Liu Guangtian smiled a little embarrassedly: "He Yudong, I came to discuss something with you. I am unsure about this matter, and I thought you have rich experience and could help me with some advice."

He Yudong quickly invited him to sit down in the house and poured him a glass of water. "Guangtian, if you have anything to say, just tell me. We are neighbors, don't be polite."

Liu Guangtian hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "He Yudong, it's like this. You know my two sons, one is older and the other is younger. These two days, the eldest told me that he wanted to learn a craft and didn't want to do manual labor with me. I actually want him to learn some skills, but our family conditions are limited, and I don't know what to do about this matter."

He Yudong listened and nodded to show his understanding. He knew Liu Guangtian's family situation. Both of his sons were in school and the family was not well off. If the eldest son wanted to learn a craft, it would definitely cost money, which would be a big burden for Liu Guangtian.

"Guangtian, it's a good thing that the child wants to learn a craft. It shows that he has ambition and doesn't want to do hard labor all his life." He Yudong said carefully, "But this matter really needs to be considered carefully. Have you thought about what craft he should learn? Where should he learn it?"

Liu Guangtian sighed, looking somewhat helpless: "He Yudong, I'm worried about this. There's nothing good to learn around here, or it costs a lot of money. I thought about letting him become an apprentice, but the kid doesn't want to."

He Yudong frowned, and felt that this was not an easy thing to do. Although being an apprentice was a way out, the salary was low and the learning time was long, so the child might find it hard and be unwilling to persist.

"Guangtian, how about this? You should have a good talk with the child first to find out what he is interested in. Let's find the right direction, and then try to find a suitable master or training class, so that he will be more motivated to learn." He Yudong suggested.

Liu Guangtian nodded, with hope in his eyes: "He Yudong, you are right. I will go back and have a good talk with him to see what he really wants to learn. As long as he is willing, I will grit my teeth and support him."

He Yudong patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Guangtian, it's a good thing for children to be motivated, and we as parents should try our best to support them. However, don't force yourself too much, and do what you can. If it really doesn't work, you can let him do something else first, and then learn when the conditions are better."

Liu Guangtian nodded gratefully: "He Yudong, thank you so much. I have been thinking about this for several days, and finally I have some clues."

He Yudong smiled and said, "You're welcome. We are all neighbors. We can help each other if there is anything. Don't be too anxious when you go back. Talk to the children slowly. We will always find a solution."

The worry on Liu Guangtian's face finally faded a little. He stood up, held He Yudong's hand and said, "He Yudong, you are a kind-hearted person and you are really the big brother of our hospital. I am really sorry to trouble you again this time."

He Yudong waved his hands quickly: "Guangtian, don't say these polite words. We live together, what's the big deal about this little thing?"

After seeing Liu Guangtian off, He Yudong sat back at the table. The conversation just now reminded him of his childhood, when he had similar confusions and didn't know what to do in the future. Now seeing Liu Guangtian's son facing the same problem, he couldn't help but sigh, times are changing, but some things will never change.

He Yudong stood up, walked to the window and opened it. The night air was a little chilly, and there were a few barking sounds from afar. The courtyard had become quiet, with only a few street lights still flickering. He looked at the night sky in the distance, thinking about the future of Liu Guangtian's son and his own life.

"The road ahead is really hard and easy at the same time. The key is to have a direction and a goal." He Yudong thought to himself, "No matter how difficult it is, as long as you work hard, you can always find a way out."

He Yudong closed the window, returned to the table, and picked up the old book. Although it was late, he felt that he could not rest tonight. Tomorrow

He Yudong had just returned to the house and had not had time to sit down and take a breath when there was another hurried knock on the door. He frowned, wondering why this night was so uneasy. But he quickly stood up and walked to the door, wondering who came to see him so late.

"Brother He Yudong, Brother He Yudong, are you at home?" Qin Huairu's voice came from outside the door, with a hint of anxiety.

He Yudong opened the door and saw Qin Huairu standing at the door, looking a little flustered. She was usually very calm, but she looked so calm today. He Yudong couldn't help but feel a little worried and asked, "Huairu, what happened? Why are you still awake so late?"

Qin Huairu hesitated for a moment, bit her lip, and then said, "Brother He Yudong, something happened at home, and I really didn't know who to ask for help, so I came to you."

He Yudong nodded, stepped aside to let her in, and said as he walked in, "Tell me what's the matter, and we can find a solution together."

Qin Huairu entered the room and looked around, looking a little uneasy. He Yudong asked her to sit down, poured her a glass of water, and then sat opposite her, waiting for her to speak.

Qin Huairu held the water cup and was silent for a moment, as if she was organizing her words. He Yudong waited patiently. He knew that Qin Huairu would never ask for help easily. If she was so anxious, the matter must be complicated.

"Brother He Yudong, this is what happened. My brother-in-law, Bang Geng's uncle, just came back from another place and has been staying at our house for the past few days." Qin Huairu finally spoke, with obvious anxiety in her tone, "But he brought back some things he shouldn't have brought. He was discovered by the people from the street office today and has been taken away."

He Yudong frowned even more when he heard this. He knew that Qin Huairu's husband died early, and she was the only woman left at home with the child and mother-in-law. Her life was very difficult. This brother-in-law was also a restless person before, and he didn't expect that he would get into such a big trouble when he came back this time.

"Huai Ru, don't be anxious. Tell me clearly first, who took him away? Where did he take him?" He Yudong asked.

Qin Huairu raised her head, her eyes reddened. "Brother He Yudong, Director Wang from the Street Office brought people here. He said that the things my brother-in-law brought back were of unknown origin and might involve smuggling. He also said that he would send him to the police station for questioning. I'm really anxious. Although my brother-in-law is not very well behaved, he would not do such a thing. I want you to help me and see if you can make some concessions."

He Yudong's heart sank when he heard this. He knew that this kind of thing was no small matter. Once it involved smuggling or breaking the law, the consequences could be serious. But Qin Huairu in front of him was full of anxiety, obviously hoping that he could find a way to help.

"Huai Ru, this is indeed a big deal." He Yudong said seriously, "But don't panic. I'll go to Director Wang to ask about the situation and see if I can help your brother-in-law reduce some of the responsibility. Don't worry, I will do my best."

When Qin Huairu heard He Yudong say this, tears welled up in her eyes: "Brother He Yudong, thank you so much. I really don't know what to do, so I can only ask you for help."

He Yudong reached out and patted her shoulder, comforting her: "Don't cry, crying won't solve the problem. The most important thing now is to find a way to save the person. Go back and take good care of Banggeng and your mother-in-law, I'll take care of this matter."

Qin Huairu nodded, wiped her tears, and stood up: "Brother He Yudong, I won't bother you anymore. If you have anything to ask, just tell me, I will definitely cooperate with you to the fullest."

He Yudong waved his hand: "Don't worry, go back and have a good rest. It's so late, it's not safe for a woman like you to be outside."

Qin Huairu nodded gratefully, looked at He Yudong deeply, then turned and left He Yudong's house.

He Yudong watched Qin Huairu's back disappear into the night, and sighed inwardly. Every family in this courtyard had their own difficulties, and Qin Huairu's family situation was even more distressing. She was a widow with a family to support, and her life was already difficult. Now she had to deal with this kind of thing, which was really worse.

He Yudong sorted out his thoughts, changed his coat, and planned to go to the director Wang of the street office immediately. He knew that this matter could not be delayed. The longer it was delayed, the more disadvantageous it would be for Qin Huairu's brother-in-law.

When he went out, the night wind blew on his face, bringing a little chill. He Yudong tightened his collar and walked quickly towards the street office. The courtyard had become quiet, with only a few windows of the houses still showing faint lights. He Yudong prayed silently in his heart, hoping that things were not as bad as Qin Huairu said.

When he arrived at the subdistrict office, He Yudong saw that the light in Director Wang's office was still on. He felt relieved and knocked on the door.