Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He Yuzhu's mood became even heavier, and he felt a sense of powerlessness. He understood that although they had avoided Jia Dongxu's threats, they still had not escaped the shadow of the Siheyuan. Faced with this environment full of violence and bullying, he felt a sense of helplessness and despair.

"Qin Huairu, what should we do?" He Yuzhu's voice was a little heavy. He turned and looked at Qin Huairu, hoping to find a glimmer of hope.

Qin Huairu also felt He Yuzhu's anxiety and uneasiness. She gently held his hand and nodded vigorously. "We can't stay here forever. We have to find a way to leave this place."

After hearing what Qin Huairu said, He Yuzhu felt a sense of determination in his heart. He knew that he could no longer be trapped in the darkness of the courtyard, and he had to find a way out for himself and Qin Huairu.

However, he also knew that it would not be easy to leave the Siheyuan, and they would face many difficulties and challenges. He Yuzhu's mood became even heavier, and he felt a sense of powerlessness and despair surging from his heart, as if all his efforts were in vain.

When He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu were immersed in despair, a deaf-mute old lady suddenly appeared in front of them. She was a rare kind existence in the courtyard. Although she could not speak, her eyes and actions were full of warmth and care.

The old lady walked up to He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu and gestured to them not to be afraid. Her eyes revealed a deep sympathy and understanding, as if she could read their hearts.

He Yuzhu felt the kindness and care of the old lady, and the despair in his heart gradually dissipated. He knew that even in this dark and fearful environment, there were still people willing to lend a hand and help them out of their predicament.

"Old lady, what are you doing here?" Qin Huairu asked softly. She felt the old lady's kindness and a glimmer of hope surged in her heart.

The old lady gestured for them to come closer, and then began to write on the ground. She wrote each letter vigorously, as if expressing her feelings. He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu came closer and saw the words written by the old lady: "Don't give up."

He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu looked at these simple yet profound words, and a warm current surged in their hearts. They understood that no matter how deep the predicament was, they could not give up hope, and they had to persevere until they found a way out.

"Thank you, old lady." He Yuzhu said gratefully. He bowed deeply to the old lady to express his respect and gratitude.

When He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu returned to their cabin, they found that the atmosphere inside seemed a little strange. He Yuzhu frowned, and his eyes searched around, looking for signs of abnormality.

"What's wrong?" Qin Huairu keenly noticed He Yuzhu's uneasiness and asked cautiously.

He Yuzhu was silent for a while, then pointed to the fishing tank in the center of the room and found it empty. "The fish... is gone."

Qin Huairu opened her mouth in surprise, and then showed a worried expression. "So, who stole our fish?"

He Yuzhu frowned, and his mood became heavy. Their fish were not only their source of food, but also their companions who accompanied them through loneliness. Now that they suddenly disappeared, He Yuzhu felt a sense of loss and helplessness.

"I don't know, but we must find out who stole our fish." He Yuzhu's voice was full of firmness and determination. He was determined not to let the thief go unpunished.

He Yuzhu was still worried about the disappearance of the fish, and he began to think carefully about what had happened in the past few days. He noticed a detail: a few days ago, they met a stranger who looked strange and seemed to have a great interest in their cabin.

This stranger made He Yuzhu feel very uneasy. He began to wonder if this person was the one who stole their fish. However, he did not have enough evidence to prove this.

At night, when the cabin was shrouded in silence, He Yuzhu lay on the bed, thinking about the missing fish. He felt a deep struggle, he wanted to believe in the kindness of human nature, but his intuition told him that this stranger might be a person with bad intentions.

"Yuzhui, what's wrong with you?" Qin Huairu's voice broke the silence of the night. She noticed He Yuzhui's uneasiness.

He Yuzhu turned around and said with a heavy face: "I was wondering why our fish suddenly disappeared. I think the stranger we met before may have something to do with it."

Qin Huairu frowned and thought for a while. "Maybe we can try to find him tomorrow and see if there is anything suspicious about him."

Early the next morning, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu decided to follow the stranger. They left the cabin carefully, trying to remain secret for fear of attracting unnecessary attention.

They moved quietly along the trail, keeping as far away as possible to avoid being seen. He Yuzhu was nervous and excited, knowing that this pursuit might be the key to solving the mystery. He secretly prayed that this stranger could lead them to the missing fish and possibly other answers.

Qin Huairu's eyes also revealed a hint of anticipation and nervousness. She followed He Yuzhu silently, full of curiosity and vigilance about unknown things.

Finally, they saw the stranger, who was walking along the path into the depths of the valley. He Yuzhu's heart moved, they must follow him to see what this person was doing.

They followed the stranger carefully, keeping a sufficient distance to avoid being discovered. Along the way, He Yuzhu kept a close eye on the stranger, trying to capture his every move and looking for any suspicious signs.

As He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu followed the stranger, they gradually approached the depths of the valley. He Yuzhu was nervous and excited, and he felt that the critical moment when they would uncover the mystery was approaching.

Suddenly, they saw the stranger stopped and bent down to look for something under a rock. He Yuzhu's heart moved, and he knew this was a rare opportunity.

He approached cautiously, trying to see what the stranger was doing. Soon, he saw that the stranger was holding a tool hidden under the rock, which looked like an awl.

"What is this?" He Yuzhu was puzzled. He began to pay attention to the stranger's every move, trying to find more clues.

The stranger seemed to be digging something with an awl, and his movements seemed hurried and somewhat urgent. He Yuzhu could not help but quicken his pace, trying to observe more closely.

Just then, he saw a familiar fishing net emerging from under the rock. He Yuzhu's heartbeat quickened as he immediately realized that this was where their missing fish lay.