Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He Yuzhu nodded, picked up Bang Geng, and walked away from the alley with him. Along the way, He Yuzhu remained silent, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He knew that Qin Huairu must not know about this, otherwise she would be worried and unable to sleep. He must find a solution as soon as possible, to protect Bang Geng and make him realize his mistakes.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu took Banggeng to his room, closed the door, looked at him seriously and said, "Banggeng, do you know where you went wrong?"

Banggeng lowered his head, tears in his eyes, and said softly: "I know I shouldn't gamble...Uncle Yuzhu, I'm sorry, I won't dare to do it again."

He Yuzhu sighed and patted Banggeng on the shoulder. "It's a good thing to admit your mistakes and correct them, but you have to remember that gambling can cause great harm to people. I will help you pay back the money you owe this time, but you must promise not to touch these things again in the future."

Banggeng nodded vigorously, "I promise, Uncle Yuzhu, I will never dare to do it again."

He Yuzhu nodded, "Okay, go back, don't tell your mother about this, I will take care of it."

Bang Geng looked at He Yuzhu gratefully, lowered his head and walked out of the room. He Yuzhu sat at the table, feeling heavy in his heart. He knew that he had to collect the fifty yuan as soon as possible, but he didn't want Qin Huairu to know about it, and he didn't want her to worry about it.

In the next two days, He Yuzhu worked hard to collect the fifty yuan. He sold some old things he had saved and borrowed some money. Finally, he collected enough money. Two days later, he came to the alley with the money and met the teenagers.

"This is the money you want." He Yuzhu said coldly, handing the money to the young man who looked like the leader.

The boy took the money, counted it, and nodded with satisfaction. "Okay, today's account is settled. But remember, next time you owe money, it won't be so easy."

He Yuzhu looked at them coldly and turned away from the alley. He knew that this was only a temporary solution to the problem, but he had to make Banggeng completely get rid of this bad habit before he could really get rid of these troubles.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu told Banggeng about what happened during this period and sternly warned him not to make the same mistake again. Banggeng nodded gratefully and said that he would reflect on himself and not do those stupid things again.

He Yuzhu looked at Banggeng and felt relieved. He knew that Banggeng was still young and had enough time to correct his mistakes and become a good person. As long as he could continue to give him the right guidance and help, he would definitely be on the right track.

The days gradually returned to peace, and life in the courtyard gradually got back on track. He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu continued to work together to fight for a better future. However, life is always full of variables and challenges. One morning, He Yuzhu received a notice from the unit saying that there was a new job position that required him and Xu Damao to go to investigate together.

He Yuzhu was moved. This new position meant new opportunities, but also challenges. He decided to go with Xu Damao to see if it was worth a try. He knew that he had to keep improving in order to better provide a stable life for Qin Huairu and the children.

The morning sun shone in the courtyard. He Yuzhu put on neat clothes and prepared to leave. He walked to the door of Qin Huairu's room and knocked gently.

"Huai Ru, I'm going to check out a new position today, which may take me all day. You take good care of the children today. I may be back late for dinner." He Yuzhu said gently.

Qin Huairu smiled and nodded, "Brother Yuzhu, don't worry, I will take good care of the children. I hope you can find a better job smoothly."

He Yuzhu felt warm in his heart and nodded, "Thank you, Huairu. I feel more at ease with you around."

He Yuzhu walked out of the courtyard, facing the morning light, his heart full of hope and expectation. He knew that this opportunity might change the lives of him and Qin Huairu, and he had to go all out. Along the way, he thought about how to perform well during the inspection process in order to win this new position.

When they arrived at the agreed location, Xu Damao was already waiting there. When Xu Damao saw He Yuzhu, he smiled and came forward, "Yuzhu, we must perform well today. I hope this position can bring us good news."

He Yuzhu nodded, "Yes, let's work together to get this position."

The two walked into the inspection site, where many people had already gathered. The inspection included practical operations and theoretical knowledge assessments, and everyone seemed very nervous and serious. He Yuzhu silently told himself to stay calm, because he knew that only by keeping a clear mind and stable performance could he stand out from the many competitors.

The first round was a test of theoretical knowledge. He Yuzhu was well prepared and answered the questions with clear thoughts and fluency. He kept reminding himself not to panic or be impatient and to answer each question carefully. Xu Damao also answered the questions carefully beside him, and the two cheered each other up and encouraged each other.

After the theoretical assessment, the next step was the practical operation. He Yuzhu and Xu Damao were assigned to a group to complete a complex task. The task required them to complete the debugging and maintenance of a machine within a specified time.

He Yuzhu looked at the task and had an idea in mind. He said to Xu Damao, "Da Mao, let's divide the work first. I will be responsible for the debugging of the mechanical part, and you will be responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the circuit part. This way we can save time and improve efficiency."

Xu Damao nodded, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

The two immediately plunged into the intense work. He Yuzhu operated the tools skillfully and carried out mechanical debugging meticulously. Every move he made seemed so professional and confident that the examiners around him couldn't help but take a few more glances at him.

Xu Damao was concentrating on checking the circuit and carefully checking every connection point to ensure there were no hidden dangers. The two of them worked well together and the work went very smoothly.

Time passed by minute by minute, and He Yuzhu and Xu Damao finally completed the task. They restarted the machine and everything worked normally. The examiners nodded one after another, expressing their satisfaction with their performance.

"Very good, He Yuzhu, Xu Damao, you have very good cooperation and your work is very good. This position should not be a problem for you." An examiner said with an approving smile on his face.

He Yuzhu and Xu Damao smiled at each other, their hearts filled with a sense of accomplishment and joy. They knew that their efforts had not been in vain, and this new position might very well be theirs.