Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind

Deep in an old alley in Beijing, there is a courtyard with mottled walls and old doors, as if telling the vicissitudes of history. A group of enthusiastic aunties live here. They are the living dictionary of this community and know everything about the alley. And Sha Zhu, an ordinary resident, has extraordinary observation and reasoning ability, and can always find the truth in the gossip of the aunties.

It was a summer afternoon. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the locust trees onto Aunt A and Aunt B. They were sitting on the stone steps at the gate of the courtyard, peeling fresh peanuts in their hands and chatting about family matters.

"Hey, have you heard? Mr. Zhang's son went on a blind date yesterday. The girl is a university teacher." Aunt A said mysteriously, with curiosity gleaming in her eyes.

"Oh, that's really a perfect match. The Zhang family is so blessed now." Aunt B echoed, with an envious look on her face.

At this time, Sha Zhu came back from outside and heard the conversation of the aunts. He smiled slightly and did not interrupt, but he had already started to reason in his heart. He knew the son of the old Zhang family, an honest young man. The success of this blind date was indeed a great joy for the old Zhang family.

The next day, a group of people gathered in front of the community bulletin board, including Auntie C. They were looking at a newly posted notice that the community was going to hold a Mid-Autumn Festival party.

"The community is going to hold a Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, everyone remember to come and participate!" Xiao Li, a community worker, shouted from the side.

The aunties were talking about it and had already started planning the performances. Sha Zhu was also there. He noticed the details on the notice. The venue and time of the party were clearly written. It seemed that the community attached great importance to this event.

In the evening, at the entrance of the community's grocery store, Auntie Ding was chatting with the boss's wife. "Boss's wife, why didn't I see your Lao Wang today?" "Hey, don't mention it. He was on patrol last night and saw a stray dog. He kindly gave it some food, but he got bitten and is now in the hospital."

Sha Zhu happened to pass by and heard this conversation. He frowned and secretly made a note to report to the community tomorrow that the problem of stray dogs needed to be solved and the safety of patrol officers also needed to be guaranteed.

Late at night, there was a sudden noise in the community. It turned out that a household's water pipe burst and water poured into the street. Sha Zhu put on his clothes and went out to check. After observing for a while, he found that it was caused by the aging of the main pipe. He immediately contacted the property management and organized neighbors to help. It was not until the early morning that the water pipe was repaired.

After this incident, Sha Zhu's image in front of the aunties became even more impressive. He not only cares about the big and small things in the community, but also stands up and solves problems at critical moments. The aunties praised him highly, and Sha Zhu just smiled honestly. He knew that everything he did was for this community and for these lovely neighbors.

As the seasons change, Shazhu's influence in the community grows quietly. He is not only a "know-it-all" in the hearts of the residents, but also a guardian of community harmony. In the idle chats of the aunties, he can always capture the subtle changes in the community and solve problems for the neighbors in a timely manner.

One day in autumn, there was a sudden knock on the door in the community. "Shazhu, Shazhu, open the door!" It was Auntie A's voice, sounding extremely anxious. Shazhu immediately put down his work and rushed to open the door.

"What's wrong, Auntie?" Sha Zhu asked with concern.

"It's my cat. It climbed up a tree and now it can't come down. I'm afraid it will fall and get hurt." Aunt A frowned.

Without saying anything, Sha Zhu immediately followed Auntie A to the scene of the incident. He carefully observed the height of the tree and the position of the kitten, then went home to get a long ladder. Under the gaze of everyone, he climbed up the ladder steadily and carefully carried the kitten down.

Auntie A hugged the kitten excitedly and thanked Shazhu repeatedly. But Shazhu just smiled and waved his hands, "It's okay, it's okay, as long as the kitten is safe."

The story quickly spread in the community, and the aunties had another topic to talk about when they were chatting. "Shazhu is such a kind-hearted person. Our community is so lucky to have him." Aunt B exclaimed.

As time goes by, everyone in the community is busy with their own lives. But Shazhu is still quietly paying attention to every corner of the community amid the gossips of the aunties.

Winter is coming, and Beijing's first snow has arrived as expected. Snowflakes are falling, covering the entire community in silver. Children are playing in the snow, and aunties are sitting in front of the window, admiring this rare beauty.

However, although the snow scene is beautiful, it also brings some inconvenience to the community. The slippery roads bring safety hazards to residents' travel. Sha Zhu saw it and was worried. He spontaneously organized a snow-clearing team. Every morning, he would lead volunteers to clear the snow in the community.

"Shazhu, you got up so early again." Aunt C met Shazhu who was sweeping snow at the door.

"Yes, Auntie, the road is slippery. We need to clean it early to prevent people from falling." Sha Zhu wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Auntie C looked at Sha Zhu's busy figure, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. "Sha Zhu, you are really a living Lei Feng in our community."

In Beijing's old alleys, the community bulletin board is always the busiest place. One of the most important things for the aunties every day is to gather here to see what's new. On this day, a brand new notice attracted everyone's attention. The news of the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala spread quickly in the community like wings.

"The community is going to hold a Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, everyone remember to come and participate!" The voice of community worker Xiao Li echoed in the crowd. While posting notices, he promoted the upcoming event to the onlookers.

Auntie C squeezed into the crowd, her eyes carefully scanning every word on the notice. "Oh, there will be a talent show at this party, my grandson plays the piano very well, I have to ask him to prepare." She said excitedly to the neighbor next to her.

The notice not only stated the time and location of the party, but also specifically mentioned the theme of the party - "The full moon brings people together, and the neighborhood is full of love." These eight words, like a warm current, warmed the hearts of everyone present. The aunts talked a lot, some planned to bring out their specialties, and some discussed organizing a dance team.

Amid the discussion among the aunties, Sha Zhu stood quietly aside. His eyes stayed on the notice for a moment, and then he walked away silently. He knew that this party was not only a community gathering, but also a good opportunity to show the community spirit.

In the following days, the atmosphere in the community became more and more lively. The aunties were busy making various preparations for the party. Some were busy making moon cakes at home, some were rehearsing dances at the community center, and some were posting their own handwritten promotional posters everywhere.

Sha Zhu was also not idle, he took the initiative to undertake the logistics work of the party. From the layout of the venue to the debugging of the equipment, from security to the maintenance of order, he did it all himself to ensure that every detail could be done to the best.

The day before the party, the community held a rehearsal. The aunties took their own programs and performed on stage one by one. Sha Zhu was busy offstage, checking the sound system, adjusting the lights, and running backstage to help move props.

After the rehearsal, the aunts sat together and discussed the problems that occurred during the rehearsal. Sha Zhu also joined the discussion and put forward some suggestions for improvement, such as adding on-site interactive sessions and setting up some small games so that residents can participate.

The aunties were full of praise for Sha Zhu's suggestions. They felt that this young man was not only enthusiastic but also careful, and he always thought of things that others could not think of.

On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon was bright in the sky and the community Mid-Autumn Festival Gala was held as scheduled. Residents, old and young, gathered together. On the stage, the dance of the aunties won rounds of applause; in the audience, the laughter of children rose one after another.

Sha Zhu stood in the crowd, watching the joyful scene, and felt very happy. He knew that the success of the party was inseparable from the hard work of the aunties and the joint efforts of the community residents.

After the party, the aunts left reluctantly. On the way home, they were still excitedly discussing every detail of the party. "This party was a great success, and Shazhu was a great help," Aunt C said with emotion.

This Mid-Autumn Festival has become more warm and memorable thanks to the joint efforts of Shazhu and the aunties. The harmony and beauty of the community are created by such a group of people who love life and are willing to contribute.

In that old Beijing community full of life, the store is an important part of the residents' daily life. One evening, several aunts gathered in front of the community store, chatting and sharing their daily lives. The proprietress, a warm-hearted middle-aged woman, is always happy to communicate with customers. Her store is not only a place for commodity transactions, but also a center for community information exchange.

"Boss lady, why didn't I see your old Wang today?" Aunt Ding asked curiously while picking soy sauce from the shelf. The boss lady stopped her work and showed a trace of worry on her face.

"Hey, don't mention it. When he was patrolling last night, he saw a stray dog ​​and kindly gave the dog some food. As a result, he was bitten and is now lying in the hospital." The proprietress sighed, her tone full of worry for her husband.

Sha Zhu happened to pass by and heard this conversation. He is a very attentive person and pays close attention to every matter in the community. The stray dog ​​biting incident made him feel uneasy. He knew that this was not only Lao Wang's personal problem, but also related to the safety of the entire community.

The next day, Sha Zhu took action. He first went to the hospital to visit Lao Wang, and after learning the details, he began to ask around in the community, looking for the stray dog. He reminded everyone to pay attention to safety, especially to take good care of their children and pets.

At Shazhu's initiative, community residents began to pay attention to the stray dog ​​problem. They formed a temporary patrol team to patrol the community every night to prevent similar incidents from happening again. At the same time, Shazhu also contacted local animal protection organizations, hoping to find a better place for these homeless animals.

After several days of efforts, the stray dog ​​was finally found and taken away by an animal protection organization for necessary treatment and care. The community residents breathed a sigh of relief and expressed their gratitude to Sha Zhu.

"Shazhu, thanks to you this time, otherwise we would have to worry all the time." Aunt Ding met Shazhu who was patrolling at the entrance of the convenience store and said gratefully.

Sha Zhu smiled and waved his hands, "Auntie, it's nothing. Community safety is everyone's business. We should help each other."

In Beijing's old communities, most residents have fallen asleep after nightfall. However, late one night, a scream broke the silence, followed by a noise - a water pipe in a household suddenly burst, and clear water gushed out from the rupture, quickly spreading across the street.

Sha Zhu was awakened by the sudden noise, he quickly put on his clothes and rushed out to check the situation. In the dark, he saw water splashing everywhere and realized that if it was not dealt with quickly, it would not only waste resources, but also affect the lives and housing safety of neighbors.

Without any hesitation, he immediately called the property management company's emergency number. At the same time, he loudly woke up the neighbors and organized everyone to help. While waiting for the property management staff to arrive, Sha Zhu and his neighbors used buckets and basins to catch as much of the gushing water as possible to reduce the accumulation of water.

"Everyone, hurry up and help. The water pipe has burst. Don't let the water flood our homes!" Sha Zhu gave instructions while trying to close the nearest water valve with tools. At his call, neighbors came out of their homes and joined this sudden "flood fighting" action.

Under Sha Zhu's organization, everyone worked together, some were responsible for collecting water, some were responsible for cleaning up the accumulated water, and some went to notify more neighbors. The lights in the community gradually lit up, and people were busy in the cold night, but they also felt a different kind of warmth.

Soon, the property maintenance staff arrived at the scene. Sha Zhu checked the broken pipe with them and determined the problem. Under the professional operation of the maintenance staff, the broken water pipe was temporarily blocked and the water level was controlled.

Throughout the process, Sha Zhu was always at the forefront, and his actions and organizational skills impressed everyone. Until the early morning, the water pipe was repaired and the community returned to peace. The neighbors went home one after another, but their hearts were filled with gratitude to Sha Zhu.

"Shazhu, thanks to you today, our alley would have been in trouble otherwise." Aunt B said to Shazhu on the way home, her face full of gratitude.

Sha Zhu just smiled innocently, "Auntie, it's nothing, we are all neighbors, it's only natural for us to help each other."

The story quickly spread in the community, and the aunties had another topic to talk about when they were chatting. "Shazhu is such a kind-hearted person. Our community is so lucky to have him here," Auntie A exclaimed.