Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Qin Huairu nodded, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Brother Zhuzi, I understand. I will work hard and try to pay off the debt as soon as possible."

He Yuzhu patted her shoulder and encouraged her: "Huai Ru, I believe you can do it. If you need any help, just tell me, but the prerequisite is that you have to work hard first."

In the following days, Qin Huairu really started looking for a job. She went out early and came back late every day, and no longer asked for help as frequently as before. This made He Yuzhu feel relieved and strengthened his confidence in the neighborhood relationship in the Siheyuan.

However, He Yuzhu remained vigilant. He knew that there would always be various tests in life, and he needed to be more careful and cautious to protect himself and the people around him. He decided that no matter what happened, he would treat others with sincerity and kindness, while also maintaining his independence and judgment.

He Yuzhu's life has always been ordinary and fulfilling, but some things have always lingered in his mind. One of them is the money owed to him by his good friend Xu Damao.

Xu Damao is a long-time friend of He Yuzhu. They used to go to school and play together, and they had a very good relationship with each other. However, a few months ago, Xu Damao borrowed some money from He Yuzhu, saying that there was an emergency at home, but he has not paid it back yet.

This matter has been lingering in He Yuzhu's mind. Although he is not a greedy person, it is the money he earned with hard work after all, and he can't let it go easily. In addition, he has some difficulties recently, so he decided to talk to Xu Damao and urge him to pay back the money.

One weekend afternoon, He Yuzhu rode his bicycle to the door of Xu Damao's house. He stopped, took a deep breath, made up his mind, and knocked on Xu Damao's door.

"Hey, it's Zhuzi, you're here." When Xu Damao opened the door and saw He Yuzhu, a look of surprise but also a little embarrassment appeared on his face.

He Yuzhu said seriously, "Da Mao, I came to talk to you about something."

Xu Damao glanced at He Yuzhu's expression and immediately realized the possible reason. He nervously invited He Yuzhu into the house: "Zhuzi, come in and sit down."

After the two sat down, He Yuzhu said straight to the point: "Da Mao, we have to talk about the money you owe me."

Xu Damao scratched his hair a little awkwardly and smiled awkwardly: "Zhu Zi, you know I've been having some difficulties recently. I've always wanted to pay you back, but I just haven't found the right opportunity yet."

He Yuzhu was a little disappointed after hearing this, but he still tried to stay calm: "Da Mao, it's not that I don't understand your difficulties, but this money is also very important to me. I hope you can pay it back as soon as possible. After all, our friendship is also built on trust and honesty."

Xu Damao felt a little guilty after hearing what He Yuzhu said. He knew that he really owed He Yuzhu an explanation. He was silent for a while, and then said solemnly: "Zhu Zi, I promise you that I will pay back the money as soon as possible."

He Yuzhu looked at Xu Damao's serious expression and felt a little relieved, but he remained vigilant: "Okay, I believe you. But please remember your promise and don't let down our friendship."

Xu Damao nodded repeatedly to show his understanding and agreement: "I understand, Zhuzi, thank you for your understanding and support. I will definitely handle this matter as soon as possible."

The two talked for a while, and He Yuzhu stood up to say goodbye. He knew that what Xu Damao needed at this moment was not only the understanding and support of his friends, but also the courage to face his own problems. He Yuzhu hoped that Xu Damao could truly understand this and take his promise seriously.

After returning home, He Yuzhu felt a little disappointed. Although his friendship with Xu Damao had stood the test of time, this incident made him realize that sometimes even the closest friends would have conflicts and frictions. He couldn't help but start to reflect on his way of doing things, hoping to be more cautious and rational in handling interpersonal relationships.

He Yuzhu has always been a helpful person, but he sometimes feels tired and confused. Recently, he feels a little tired and needs some time alone to think about everything in his life.

On a sunny afternoon, He Yuzhu sat alone on a rattan chair in the yard, closing his eyes to rest. He felt that his mood was a little heavy, and the trivialities of life made him feel a little irritable and uneasy. He needed some time to adjust his mentality.

Just then, he heard a knock at the gate of the yard. He opened his eyes and saw Banggeng standing at the door, looking at him expectantly.

"Hello, Brother Zhu! The weather is so nice today, why don't we go out for a walk!" Banggeng said excitedly.

He Yuzhu looked at Banggeng's enthusiastic smile and felt a sense of inexplicable fatigue in his heart. He knew that Banggeng was a lively and cheerful person, but at this moment he didn't want to be with anyone. He needed some time alone to think about his life.

"Banggeng, I'm sorry, I feel a little uncomfortable today and don't want to go out." He Yuzhu tried to find an excuse to refuse.

Bang Geng looked at He Yuzhu with disappointment, but then smiled and said, "It's okay, Brother Zhu, just have a good rest. We'll go out together again next time we have a chance."

He Yuzhu looked at Banggeng's back and felt a little guilty. He knew he was a little selfish, but at this moment he really needed some time to adjust his mentality. He closed his eyes, trying to calm himself down and think about how his life should unfold next.

On this quiet afternoon, He Yuzhu began to recall his past experiences. He remembered the happy times playing with his friends, the love of his parents and siblings, and the little gains from his hard work. All of this made him feel warm and grateful.

But at the same time, he also realized that his life still had many shortcomings. Although his job was stable, the income was not high, and some trivial things in life also made him feel irritable and uneasy. He needed to re-examine his life and find a more balanced and satisfying way to spend every day.

Gradually, He Yuzhu's mood began to calm down. He knew that he needed to face the challenges in life more positively and strive to find his own value and meaning. He decided to work harder and cherish and care more about the people around him.

Although He Yuzhu still felt a little tired, at Banggeng's enthusiastic invitation, he decided to go out with him to relax.

"Okay, Banggeng, where are we going?" He Yuzhu asked with a smile, trying his best to make his voice sound light-hearted and cheerful.