Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind

Chapter 1: The Journey of Dreams

He Yuzhu stood in front of the office window, looking at the bustling city outside, but there was an irresistible urge in his heart. His life was stable and comfortable, but he always felt that something was missing. He thought of his dream when he was young - to explore the unknown world, experience different cultures, and feel the magnificence of nature.

"Yuzhu, you're daydreaming again." His colleague Li Ming patted him on the shoulder, "Are you thinking about a new project again?"

He Yuzhu turned around, his eyes flashing with determination, "Li Ming, I have decided, I want to resign and pursue my dream."

Li Ming looked at him in surprise, “Resign? Are you sure? You have a stable job and income here, what is your dream?”

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and said, "I want to travel, explore, and see every corner of the world. I know it sounds crazy, but I can't wait any longer."

That night, He Yuzhu returned home, sat at his desk, and began to plan his travel route. His wife Lin Fang came in, looked at his concentration, and asked softly, "Yuzhu, have you really decided to do this?"

He Yuzhu raised his head and looked into his wife's eyes. "Fang, I know this is sudden for you too, but this has always been my dream. I hope you can understand and support me."

Lin Fang was silent for a while, then smiled and said, "Yuzhu, I understand you, and I know that your heart has always longed for freedom and adventure. I will support you as long as you are safe and happy."

With the support of his wife, He Yuzhu became more determined. He began to prepare the equipment and supplies needed for the trip, and also recorded his preparation process on social media, attracting the attention of some like-minded friends.

“Yuzhu, your plan sounds great, can I join?” a friend named Zhang Wei left him a message on social media.

He Yuzhu replied: "Of course, Zhang Wei. With your joining us, our journey will be even more exciting."

As the departure date approaches, He Yuzhu becomes more and more excited. He knows that this trip will be full of unknowns and challenges, but he also believes that this will be an unforgettable life experience.

The day before departure, He Yuzhu gathered several of his friends and held a small farewell party. His friends toasted him and said, "Yuzhu, I wish you a safe journey and look forward to the wonderful stories you will bring back."

He Yuzhu smiled and raised his glass, "Thank you, I will. This is not only my journey, but also our common dream. I will bring every corner of the world to you."

The next morning, He Yuzhu packed his bag and set off for the airport. He looked back at the familiar streets, then turned around and strode towards an unknown journey. He knew that this would be a new chapter in his life, a green future full of adventure and discovery.

Chapter 2: The First Expedition

He Yuzhu stood in the departure hall of the airport, surrounded by several equally passionate expedition members who were about to embark on a journey to the Himalayas, with the goal of conquering a peak that no one had climbed to the top of yet.

"Everyone, our journey is about to begin." He Yuzhu said to the team members, with a hint of subtle nervousness in his voice. "This is our first expedition. I know the journey will be very difficult, but I believe in our team."

Zhang Wei adjusted her backpack. “Yuzhu, we are fully prepared. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will overcome them together.”

Li Ming checked their equipment. "We have the best equipment and the most professional team. I believe we can complete this challenge."

Zhou Jie, a young photographer in the team, raised his camera excitedly, "This will be an unforgettable experience. I want to use the camera to record every wonderful moment."

Zhao Ting, who is in charge of the team's medical and logistics, carefully checked the list of medicines. "Everyone should remember that safety comes first. If you feel unwell at any time, tell me immediately."

After a long flight and several days of overland trek, they finally arrived at the foot of the mountain. Standing in front of the snow-capped mountain, He Yuzhu felt the cold air and biting wind. "This is our destination. It looks even more spectacular than I imagined."

“It’s incredible,” Zhang Wei exclaimed. “I’ve never seen a mountain this high. Are we going to conquer it now?”

He Yuzhu nodded, "Yes, but before that, we need to make final preparations. Check the equipment, make sure the communication equipment is unobstructed, and each of us must maintain a good physical and mental state."

As the climb began, they gradually felt the magnificence and harshness of the Himalayas. Every step seemed extremely difficult, but the mutual encouragement and support among team members made everything possible.

"Everyone, please be careful. The ice here is unstable. Please walk carefully." He Yuzhu reminded the team members.

“Got it, Yuzhu,” Li Ming responded. “I’ll follow the team in front and keep a safe distance.”

Suddenly, an unexpected avalanche swept down the mountain. He Yuzhu quickly commanded, "Quick, find shelter! Protect yourself!"

Under the command of He Yuzhu, the team members quickly found a shelter and avoided the impact of the avalanche. After ensuring safety, Zhou Jie still did not forget to use his camera to record this thrilling scene.

"It was so thrilling, Yuzhu, you reacted so quickly." Zhao Ting said with lingering fear.

He Yuzhu patted the snow off his body and said, "This is part of the expedition. We must be prepared for emergencies at any time. Okay, everyone check it out and let's move on."

As they climbed deeper, they encountered more challenges, including extreme weather, physical discomfort caused by high altitude, etc. But every time, He Yuzhu was able to lead everyone to overcome difficulties with his experience, calmness and teamwork.

"Yuzhu, the top of the mountain is just ahead." Zhang Wei pointed ahead, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

He Yuzhu looked ahead, feeling a sense of accomplishment. "We did it. Every member of the team did a great job. Now, let's go and witness our achievements together."

When they finally stood on the top of the mountain, overlooking the sea of ​​clouds and the mountains in the distance, everyone was deeply shocked by the magnificent scenery. He Yuzhu knew that this was just the beginning of their adventure, and more challenges and discoveries were waiting for them.

Chapter 3: Unexpected Challenges

The magnificent scenery of the Himalayas gradually became clear in the morning light. He Yuzhu and his team welcomed a new day after the initial climb. However, they soon discovered that today's climb would be different from the past - the sudden change in weather brought them unprecedented challenges.

"Everyone, look, the sky is not right." Zhang Wei pointed at the sky with a frown.

He Yuzhu looked up and saw dark clouds. "It looks like we have a storm to face. We must find a place to take shelter."

Li Ming checked the weather forecast equipment. "Yuzhu, you are right. The weather report shows that a blizzard is approaching."

Zhou Jie looked around, "There is no shelter here. We need to find shelter quickly."

Zhao Ting quickly took out the map and said, "According to the map, we are about one kilometer east and there is a cave where we can take shelter temporarily."

He Yuzhu made a decision immediately, "Okay, let's go to the cave immediately. Everyone stay in close contact and pay attention to safety."

The team quickly packed up their equipment and began to move towards the cave. The wind gradually increased and the temperature dropped sharply, making every step extremely difficult.

"The wind is so strong that I can hardly walk." Zhang Wei's voice trembled in the wind.

He Yuzhu turned back to encourage her, "Hold on, Zhang Wei. We are almost there. Let's help each other and move forward together."

Just as they approached the cave, a strong wind blew up a large amount of snow particles, and their vision instantly became blurred.

"Be careful!" Li Ming shouted loudly, but the wind was so loud that his voice was almost drowned out.

He Yuzhu felt someone fall down, and he stopped immediately, "Everyone stop and check your companions."

It turned out that Zhou Jie accidentally slipped and fell. He Yuzhu and Li Ming quickly stepped forward to help him up. "Are you okay, Zhou Jie?"

Zhou Jie shook his head, "I'm fine, I just slipped. We have to get to the cave quickly."

They finally reached the cave, and He Yuzhu directed everyone to enter and settle in. The storm outside was getting more and more violent, but the cave was relatively warm and safe.

Zhao Ting began to distribute hot water and food, "Everyone warm up first and replenish your energy."

Zhang Wei took a sip of hot water. "Yuzhu, what should we do next? It doesn't look like the storm will pass soon."

He Yuzhu pondered for a while, "We need to wait here for the storm to pass. At the same time, we need to check our equipment and make sure our communication equipment is still working properly so that we can contact the outside world at any time."

Li Ming checked the equipment. "Our satellite phone should still work, but the signal may be affected by the storm."

Zhou Jie took out his camera and looked at the photos he had just taken. "Although this storm was dangerous, it also gave us a rare opportunity to take photos. Look at these photos, what a spectacular force of nature."

Zhao Ting was concerned about the physical condition of the team members. "After the storm, we may have to face more difficult road conditions. Everyone should make sure they are in good physical condition and ready to go at any time."

The storm lasted for hours, and the outside world became a mess. But in this small cave, He Yuzhu and his team relied on each other and got through the difficulties together. They knew that this was just a small episode on the road of exploration, and more challenges were waiting for them. But no matter what difficulties they encountered, as long as the team united as one, there would be no obstacles that could not be overcome.

Chapter 4: The Secret of the Valley

After the test of the storms of the Himalayas, He Yuzhu and his expedition team continued their journey. During an accidental break, they discovered the secrets hidden in the valley, and this discovery may change the course of their expedition.

“Look over there, is there something unusual?” Zhang Wei pointed to an area in the valley covered with dense vegetation, curiosity flashing in her eyes.

He Yuzhu looked in the direction she pointed. "It's indeed a bit strange. The vegetation there looks more lush than the surrounding area, and there seem to be traces of artificial carving."

Li Ming took out a map and a compass and studied them carefully. "This area is not marked on the map. Should we go explore it?"

Zhou Jie raised his camera excitedly, "If there is any secret there, we are the first to discover it. This will be a historic discovery."

Zhao Ting expressed caution. "We have to be careful. Unknown places may hide dangers. We need to be fully prepared."

He Yuzhu nodded. "Zhao Ting is right. Safety comes first. We will send a small team to investigate first, and the others will wait here and be prepared to deal with any possible situation."

They decided to form a reconnaissance team consisting of He Yuzhu, Zhang Wei and Zhou Jie, and slowly approached the mysterious area. As they approached, the vegetation became denser and denser, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of soil and plants.

"It seems like there is a man-made path here." He Yuzhu noticed the vaguely visible stone steps on the ground.

Zhang Wei walked carefully on the stone steps. "It seems that our guess was correct. Someone has been here before."

Zhou Jie used his camera to record his discoveries at every step. "These stone steps are very old. I don't know where they will lead to."

After they passed through a dense forest, a hidden cave appeared in front of them. The entrance of the cave was covered by vines and weeds, and it was difficult to find its existence if you didn't look carefully.

"This could be a refuge for ancient people, or some kind of religious site," He Yuzhu speculated.

Zhang Wei said excitedly, "Let's go in and take a look. There may be ancient relics or cultural relics hidden inside."

Zhou Jie warned, "We have to be careful, there may be poisonous gas or unstable structures in the cave."

Zhao Ting waited outside the cave and kept in touch with them through the intercom. "You must be careful. If there is any situation, notify me immediately."

He Yuzhu, Zhang Wei and Zhou Jie lit up their flashlights and walked into the cave step by step. The cave was spacious and deep, with strange patterns and symbols carved on the walls.

"These patterns may be some kind of ancient text or totem." He Yuzhu looked at the wall carefully.

Zhang Wei tried to interpret these patterns. "If we can decipher them, maybe we can understand the history of this place."

Zhou Jie focused on taking pictures. "These photos will provide us with important clues."

When they went deeper into the cave, they suddenly found a huge stone chamber with an ancient sarcophagus in the center and various funerary objects piled around it.

“This could be the tomb of an ancient noble.” He Yuzhu whispered, “We must be careful not to destroy anything here.”

Zhang Wei approached the sarcophagus cautiously. "Should we record all this and then notify the archaeological department?"

Zhou Jie was attracted by the funerary objects around him. "Look at these pottery and ornaments. They are so well preserved. This will be a major archaeological discovery."

Over the intercom, He Yuzhu told Zhao Ting of their discovery, "Zhao Ting, we found something very important. You'd better come and take a look."

Zhao Ting soon joined them and was also shocked by the scene before her. "This is indeed a major discovery. We need to inform the local government and archaeological experts immediately."

He Yuzhu nodded in agreement. “We may have stumbled upon a lost civilization. This will add new meaning to our expedition.”

The expedition team realized that their journey was no longer just climbing and exploring, they might be uncovering a forgotten history, and decided to continue exploring this mysterious valley in search of more clues and secrets while ensuring safety.