Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He Yuzhu held Lou Xiao'e's hand and said gratefully, "Xiao'e, thank you for always being by my side. I will be more careful in the future to protect myself and you."

Life in the courtyard returned to normal. Xu Damao's apology seemed to have resolved some of the resentment, but He Yuzhu knew that this did not mean that all the problems had been solved. His injured back ached slightly, and every movement reminded him that the unwarranted accusation and conflict had not really ended.

He Yuzhu decided not to mention this matter for the time being. He didn't want to argue anymore, nor did he want to waste his energy on these meaningless disputes. He knew that the neighbors in the courtyard needed time to understand and accept the truth, and he also needed time to heal his inner and physical pain.

The morning sun shone in the yard, and He Yuzhu and Lou Xiaoe were busy in the yard. He Yuzhu was repairing tools while thinking about the future. He decided to focus on more meaningful things instead of dwelling on those groundless accusations and misunderstandings.

"Brother Yuzhu, do you want to see a doctor today?" Lou Xiao'e asked with concern. She knew that although He Yuzhu's injuries were not serious, he still needed good care.

He Yuzhu smiled slightly and shook his head. "No, Xiao'e, this little injury is nothing serious. I just need to rest for a while. By the way, let's make something delicious tonight to reward ourselves, and invite a few neighbors to dinner so that we can have fun together."

Lou Xiao'e nodded and smiled, "Okay, I'll go prepare the ingredients. You should take a rest and don't overwork yourself."

He Yuzhu felt warm in his heart as he watched Lou Xiao'e busying around. He knew that it was because of Lou Xiao'e's presence that he could find comfort and strength during this difficult time.

In the afternoon, He Yuzhu sat on a bench in the yard and closed his eyes to rest. His mind gradually relaxed and he recalled the things that happened during this period. He knew that there would always be frustrations and misunderstandings in life, but as long as he kept calm, he could find a way to solve the problem.

Soon after, Lou Xiao'e's voice came from the yard, "Brother Yuzhu, come and help, this fish seems a little difficult to handle."

He Yuzhu opened his eyes, stood up and walked towards the kitchen. He saw Lou Xiao'e struggling to handle a big fish, and couldn't help but smile, "Xiao'e, let me do it first, leave this kind of thing to me."

Lou Xiao'e breathed a sigh of relief and handed the knife to He Yuzhu, "Then be careful and don't get hurt again."

He Yuzhu handled the fish skillfully while chatting with Lou Xiao'e, "Xiao'e, I was thinking that we could hold more gatherings like this in the future so that everyone can have fun together. This way, the relationship between neighbors will get better and better."

Lou Xiao'e nodded, her eyes gleaming with approval, "Yes, life will be more interesting when we are all having fun together."

As dinner time approached, He Yuzhu and Lou Xiaoe prepared a sumptuous meal. He Yuzhu personally invited several neighbors to the party, and everyone expressed their willingness to come.

In the evening, the courtyard was filled with a strong aroma, neighbors came one after another, and the yard was full of laughter. Everyone sat together and talked about the little things in life, as if those unpleasant things had never happened.

"Yuzhui, your cooking skills are getting better and better!" a neighbor praised, raising his glass to toast He Yuzhui.

He Yuzhu smiled and responded, "No, no, as long as everyone likes it. Today we won't talk about those troublesome things, just talk about happy things."

"Yes, yes! We should live happily." Xu Damao also echoed with an apologetic smile on his face.

He Yuzhu nodded, and his attitude towards Xu Damao softened. Although the previous misunderstanding made him feel a little uncomfortable, he understood that it takes time for people to understand and forgive each other.

The party went smoothly, and the neighbors spent a wonderful night with laughter and joy. He Yuzhu and Lou Xiaoe were busy greeting every guest, with satisfied smiles on their faces.

In the dead of night, the party ended and the neighbors said goodbye and went home. He Yuzhu and Lou Xiaoe cleaned up the yard, sat on a bench, and felt the tranquility of the night.

"Brother Yuzhu, I'm really happy today." Lou Xiao'e snuggled up to He Yuzhu and said softly.

He Yuzhu hugged her and responded gently, "Yes, Xiao'e, as long as our hearts are together, we are not afraid of any difficulties."

They sat quietly in the yard, enjoying the tranquility of the moment. He Yuzhu knew that the twists and turns and challenges in life would not disappear, but he and Lou Xiaoe would face them together and overcome them together. Their future was like the starry sky in this courtyard, brilliant and beautiful, with every star shining with hope and dreams.

The next morning, He Yuzhu got up as usual and prepared for a new day's work. When he walked out of the house, he saw that his neighbors were already busy in the yard, and everyone was running around for their own lives.

"Brother Yuzhu, good morning!" a neighbor greeted.

"Good morning!" He Yuzhu responded with a smile. He felt that this simple greeting made him feel warm in his heart.

He walked to the center of the yard, preparing to start his day's work, when he suddenly heard footsteps behind him. He turned around and saw that it was Yi Zhonghai.

"Uncle Yi, is there anything wrong?" He Yuzhu asked with concern.

Yi Zhonghai nodded, his expression somewhat serious, "Yuzhu, there is something I want to talk to you about."

He Yuzhu's heart tightened, "Uncle Yi, what's the matter?"

Yi Zhonghai sighed, "Regarding what happened to Xu Damao that day, I think there are still some things that need to be clarified."

He Yuzhu was stunned, feeling a little uneasy, "Uncle Yi, tell me."

Yi Zhonghai walked over to He Yuzhu and whispered, "Although what happened that day has passed, I think Xu Damao is still uneasy in some areas. We need to talk to him again and solve all the problems thoroughly."

He Yuzhu nodded, "Okay, Uncle Yi, I understand. I don't want any more misunderstandings to exist."

They walked to the door of Xu Damao's house and knocked on it. Xu Damao opened the door and saw He Yuzhu and Yi Zhonghai, with a nervous expression on his face.

"Yuzhui, Uncle Yi, what are you doing here?" Xu Damao asked.

Yi Zhonghai stepped forward and said gently, "Da Mao, we are here to talk to you about what happened that day. We hope that all misunderstandings can be completely resolved without leaving any hidden dangers."

Xu Damao looked at He Yuzhu and nodded, "Okay, come in and talk."

They walked into Xu Damao's house and sat in the living room. He Yuzhu spoke first, "Da Mao, I don't care about what happened that day anymore, but I hope you can tell me what questions you still have in your mind."