Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He Yuzhu readily agreed, and the two chatted while busying themselves, and the kitchen was filled with laughter. Aunt Liu not only helped with cooking, but also told He Yuzhu a lot of life lessons, which benefited him a lot.

After dinner, He Yuzhu sent Aunt Liu away, feeling warm and satisfied. He knew that he was not alone, and there were many people around him who cared and supported him. This made him full of confidence and expectations for the future.

As the days passed, He Yuzhu found that the weather was getting colder. When he went out in the morning, the coldness quietly came, and the air was filled with a crisp smell. In the courtyard, people also put on thicker clothes, and the lively courtyard seemed to become a little quieter.

One morning, He Yuzhu opened the door and shivered in the cold wind. He tightened his collar and thought to himself, "It seems that I need to prepare some warm clothes, otherwise it will be very cold." He looked up at the gray sky, as if he could feel the footsteps of winter approaching slowly.

Walking down the street, He Yuzhu noticed that vendors on the roadside had already started to display some winter supplies. Thick cotton-padded clothes, warm scarves and gloves, and a variety of thermoses were all on display. The leaves on both sides of the street had become sparse, with a few yellow leaves occasionally swaying in the wind and eventually falling to the ground.

"Good morning, Zhuzi!" A familiar voice came. He Yuzhu turned around and saw that it was his old friend Zhang San who was buying soy milk at a roadside breakfast stall.

"Good morning, Lao Zhang!" He Yuzhu responded with a smile and walked over to greet him.

Zhang San handed He Yuzhu a cup of hot soy milk and said with a smile: "The weather is getting colder and colder. Drink something hot to warm yourself up."

He Yuzhu took the soy milk and said gratefully, "Thank you, Lao Zhang. You should also keep warm. The weather is getting cold so fast."

Zhang San nodded and sighed, "Yeah, it feels like we jumped directly from autumn to winter in just a few days. The days go by so fast."

He Yuzhu drank soy milk while chatting with Zhang San. As they chatted, they walked to the market unknowingly. He Yuzhu decided to buy some winter vegetables and some warm clothes to prepare for the cold winter in advance.

In the market, vendors all wore thick cotton-padded clothes and greeted customers with smiles on their faces. He Yuzhu walked to a cabbage stall, picked a few fresh cabbages, and bought some potatoes and carrots. These vegetables are not only durable in storage, but also suitable for winter soups and stews.

"Boss, how much are these dishes?" He Yuzhu asked.

The stall owner smiled and quoted a price, He Yuzhu paid the money readily, and then walked to the stall selling warm clothing. There were all kinds of cotton-padded clothes, scarves and gloves, and he picked some good quality scarves and gloves, and also bought a thick blanket.

"That's great. With these things, I won't be afraid of the cold in winter." He Yuzhu felt satisfied.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu sorted out the things he bought one by one. The courtyard was still as quiet as before, but he felt the warmth and peace of home. He spread a blanket on the bed and put his scarf and gloves on the hanger at the door so that they could be easily picked up when he went out.

In the evening, the courtyard was filled with the aroma of food. He Yuzhu prepared a pot of hot cabbage stewed with potatoes, and the rich aroma filled the whole room. Eating the hot dish he made himself, he felt much warmer and his heart was filled with satisfaction and comfort.

After dinner, He Yuzhu decided to walk around the courtyard to see how his neighbors were doing. He put on a thick coat and a newly bought scarf, and felt warm. In the courtyard, the neighbors were busy, some were cleaning the yard, some were preparing dinner, and everyone had a smile on their face.

"Zhuzi, it's getting cold, you should take care of yourself." Aunt Liu said with concern when she saw He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu nodded and responded with a smile: "Thank you Aunt Liu, I will pay attention. You should also take care of yourself and don't catch a cold."

Aunt Liu smiled and went back to the kitchen to continue working. He Yuzhu walked around the yard and chatted with several neighbors, feeling much better. Although the weather was getting colder, the warmth between neighbors made him feel very warm.

Back in his room, He Yuzhu sat on the bed, thinking about everything that had happened recently. He knew that there were many unpredictable changes in life, but as long as he maintained a positive attitude and faced it bravely, he would be able to overcome all difficulties.

"Tomorrow is another new day, I will continue to work hard." He Yuzhu said to himself. He decided to work harder, store more food and grass, and make full preparations for the coming winter.

The next day, He Yuzhu got up early and felt refreshed. He put on a thick coat and a scarf, and checked the doors and windows of his home before going out to make sure there were no air leaks. Then, he rode his bicycle, facing the cold morning wind, and started a new day of work.

He Yuzhu stood in front of the bakery counter, with all kinds of bread in front of him. Looking at these freshly baked breads, he was thinking about how much he should buy to survive this cold winter.

"Master, give me ten of these whole wheat breads, and those butter buns over there, pack me twenty." He Yuzhu pointed at the bread on the counter and said to the clerk.

The clerk smiled and nodded, and skillfully put the bread into the bag one by one. He Yuzhu looked at the gradually filling bag and felt relieved. He knew that these breads were enough for him to not have to worry about breakfast in the coming days.

“And those baguettes, give me a few too,” He Yuzhu added, thinking that baguettes could be used to make many different dishes, such as stir-frying vegetables with breadcrumbs or making French toast.

"Okay, that's a total of forty loaves of bread and five baguettes." The clerk smiled and put the last loaf of bread into the bag and handed it to He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu paid the money and carried several large bags of bread, feeling satisfied. These breads can not only solve the daily breakfast problem, but also serve as food reserves in bad weather. He walked out of the bakery, and the cold wind blew in his face. He tightened his scarf, but his heart was warm.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu sorted out the bread he bought one by one. In order to prevent the bread from going bad, he bought several large storage boxes, put the bread in them by category, and then put them in the refrigerator and locker.

"These breads are enough for me to eat for a long time." He Yuzhu thought with satisfaction. Looking at the full pile of bread in the locker, he felt an indescribable sense of security.