Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

He Yudong poked his head out of the house. "I'm here, Aunt Jia. What's up?"

Jia Zhang came in with an anxious look on her face, "My son Bang Geng just had a fight with someone and was blocked at the entrance of the alley. What should I do?"

"Bang Geng is causing trouble again?" He Yudong sighed helplessly, "Why is this kid always so troublesome?"

Liu Guangtian stood up and said, "Brother He Yudong, how about Guangfu and I go with you to take a look? After all, we all live in the same courtyard, and we can't just ignore the child's affairs."

He Yudong nodded, "Okay, let's go and take a look."

The three followed Jia Zhang and trotted to the entrance of the alley, where they saw Banggeng confronting several children from afar. Banggeng's skinny figure looked a little pitiful, but his face was full of stubbornness.

He Yudong took a step forward and asked in a deep voice, "What's going on? Why did the fight start?"

A well-dressed boy on the opposite side stood up, pointed at Bang Geng and said, "He scolded me, said my dad was a liar, and pushed me! I fought back."

Bang Geng raised his head and said in a loud voice: "Who told him to lie to me? My mom told me that his dad would always lie!"

He Yudong frowned and looked at Banggeng, "Banggeng, did you misunderstand something? What happened to his father?"

Banggeng muttered, "His dad said he would give me some candy, but when I went to get it, he said it was gone. Isn't this a lie?"

He Yudong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, it turned out to be because of such a small matter. He turned to the boy and said, "It's inevitable that children say things that are not right, but fighting is always bad. You are all neighbors, so it's better to be friendly."

The boy was obviously a little timid. Seeing that He Yudong and the Liu brothers were there, he stopped arguing, lowered his head and stopped talking.

He Yudong walked up to Banggeng and said earnestly, "Banggeng, you are wrong too. We all live in the same yard and we shouldn't quarrel over such a small matter. We should be careful with our words in the future and not curse easily."

Bang Geng was still a little unconvinced, but he finally nodded and said in a low voice: "I understand, Uncle He Yudong, I won't curse anymore."

Jia Zhang hurried forward to grab the stick and thanked He Yudong repeatedly: "He Yudong, thank you for coming, otherwise I really don't know what to do."

He Yudong waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. The children are still young and don't understand. We adults just need to teach them more."

The matter finally came to an end. He Yudong and the Liu brothers were about to return to the yard. Liu Guangtian suddenly stopped, looked back at Banggeng, and said, "Banggeng, don't be impulsive in the future. We are all family. If you have any difficulties, you can look for Uncle He Yudong, or you can look for me and my brother."

Bang Geng raised his head and looked at Liu Guangtian. He seemed to be moved by these words and whispered, "Thank you. I'll remember it."

When he returned to the courtyard, it was completely dark, with only a few street lamps dimly illuminating the courtyard. He Yudong breathed a sigh of relief, looked up at the dark night sky, and felt a little heavy in his heart. People in the courtyard were struggling for life, and the children were under too much pressure. He Yudong knew that as a member of the neighborhood, he had the responsibility to make this courtyard more harmonious.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai walked out of the house and saw He Yudong and the Liu brothers. He smiled and greeted them, "Hey, are you done? You've worked so hard today."

He Yudong shook his head. "Uncle Yi, these are just small things. It's not hard at all."

Yi Zhonghai smiled and said, "Even small matters need someone to take care of them. He Yudong, you are really a good person in our hospital."

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu also greeted Yi Zhonghai. Liu Guangtian said, "Uncle Yi, Brother He Yudong is the backbone of our hospital. With him around, everyone feels at ease."

He Yudong waved his hands a little embarrassedly, "Don't keep praising me, these are just small things. Uncle Yi, if you need any help, just tell me."

Yi Zhonghai nodded, "I do have something to say. You know, recently someone in our yard reported that the sewer in the yard is blocked, and it's not very convenient for everyone."

When He Yudong heard this, he immediately became alert, "The sewer is blocked? This is a big deal, we need to deal with it quickly."

"Yes," Yi Zhonghai frowned, "I heard it from others, but I haven't had time to check it out. If the sewer is blocked, it will affect the whole yard. If it is not repaired quickly, we will have trouble living."

Liu Guangfu immediately said: "Brother He Yudong, let's go check it out early tomorrow morning. If it doesn't work, we can find a repairman to fix it."

He Yudong nodded, "Okay, let's work together tomorrow morning and see if we can clear it ourselves. If that doesn't work, we'll ask an outside technician to help."

Yi Zhonghai smiled with satisfaction, "I feel relieved when you are here. He Yudong, you take care of the things in the yard, and everyone can live comfortably."

He Yudong smiled and said, "Uncle Yi, I feel a little ashamed when you say that. These are things I should do.

It was late at night, and the courtyard was silent, with only a few dog barks coming from a distance. He Yudong sat on a stone bench at the entrance of the courtyard, lit a cigarette, exhaled a puff of white smoke, and his thoughts were flying. Although what happened today was not big, it made him feel an invisible pressure. The people in the courtyard depended on him, as if he was the "backbone" of this small world.

Just as He Yudong was thinking about this, Qin Huairu walked out of her room and asked softly, "He Yudong, it's so late, why don't you rest?"

He Yudong looked up at her and said with a smile: "It's okay, Sister Huairu, why haven't you slept yet?"

Qin Huairu sighed and sat down next to He Yudong, looking a little tired: "Alas, those kids at home kept me awake. Banggeng got into trouble again today, you know that too."

He Yudong nodded, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Children are just being naughty, so just teach them slowly. Don't tire yourself out."

Qin Huairu forced a smile, her voice a little low: "He Yudong, sometimes I really don't know what to do. Dongxu is in poor health, and there are so many people in the family, all relying on me, it's really... I'm exhausted."

He Yudong looked at Qin Huairu's tired face, and his heart ached. He knew that this woman had a hard life and was worried about this family. He comforted her softly, "Sister Huairu, although Dongxu's health is not good, you children are always by his side. If you have any difficulties, tell me, and I will definitely help if I can."

Qin Huairu's eyes were a little moist. She looked up at the night sky and sighed deeply: "He Yudong, thank you. If it weren't for neighbors like you, I really don't know if I could have survived."

He Yudong patted her shoulder and said gently, "We are all from the same courtyard, and we should help each other. Don't always think about doing it alone. If you are really tired, come and talk to me."

Qin Huairu nodded, with some gratitude in her eyes: "He Yudong, you are such a good person. Sometimes I really can't understand why my life has become like this. You say, if Dongxu can be like you, how good life would be."

He Yudong smiled and didn't respond. He knew that Dongxu was soft-hearted and not as capable and decisive as himself, but everyone has their own way to go. He changed the subject and asked, "By the way, Sister Huairu, how is Dongxu's health recently? Do you want to take him to see a doctor?"

Qin Huairu shook her head and smiled bitterly: "All the money was spent on buying medicine, so there is no extra money left to see a doctor. Dongxu said he wanted to go, but I really can't."

He Yudong's heart tightened, knowing Qin Huairu's difficulties. He thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll go ask for you tomorrow to see if there are any doctors I know who can help you. It won't cost too much."

Qin Huairu nodded with emotion, tears in her eyes: "He Yudong, you are so kind. I don't know how to thank you."

He Yudong waved his hand and said with a smile: "Why thank me? We are all family, don't be so formal. You can rest assured, I will do it tomorrow."

Qin Huairu held He Yudong's hand gratefully, "He Yudong, I really don't know how to thank you. Dongxu and the children's lives all depend on you."

He Yudong looked at Qin Huairu's calloused hands, feeling indescribable. He patted the back of her hand gently, "Sister Huairu, don't say these things. We are all neighbors, and we should take care of each other. Don't worry, with me here, life will get better and better."

As the two were chatting, Jia Zhang suddenly came out from the yard. When she saw them, she immediately quickened her pace and hurried over.

"He Yudong! Huairu! Oh no, Dongxu has a fever!" Jia Zhang's voice was filled with anxiety and her face was full of panic.

Qin Huairu's face changed drastically when she heard this, and she stood up quickly: "What? Dongxu has a fever?"

Jia Zhang nodded, tears in her eyes, "He was fine just now, but now he has a high fever. I am so anxious that I can't do anything."

He Yudong frowned, and became anxious. He said quickly, "Take him to the hospital quickly. We can't delay if he has a fever."

Qin Huairu was a little hesitant, and her voice was full of helplessness: "But...but our family can't even raise enough money for medical expenses now..."

He Yudong didn't wait for her to finish and said decisively: "Don't worry about those things, saving people is the most important thing first. I'll figure out the money issue, you guys take Dongxu to the hospital quickly."

When Jia Zhang heard this, she quickly grabbed Qin Huairu and said, "Huairu, listen to He Yudong, let's go quickly, Dongxu's life can't be delayed!"

Qin Huairu looked at Jia Zhang's anxious expression, then looked at He Yudong's determined eyes, and finally made up her mind, "Okay, let's go now!"

He Yudong didn't say much, and immediately stood up and walked out, "I'll go find a car, you guys help Dongxu out quickly."

The yard was in a flurry. Qin Huairu and Jia Zhang were in a hurry to help the unconscious Jia Dongxu out of the house. He Yudong jogged to the entrance of the alley and looked around, hoping to stop a car as soon as possible.