Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

It was already late when he returned to the courtyard. He Yuzhu walked into the yard and saw Qin Huairu and the children playing in the yard, and he felt very warm in his heart. He knew that all his efforts were for the people he cherished.

"Brother Yuzhu, how are you today?" Qin Huairu asked with concern when she saw He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded, "It went smoothly, and I passed the assessment. Now I just need to wait for notification and I can start work."

Qin Huairu's eyes flashed with joy, "Great, Brother Yuzhu, you are so awesome!"

He Yuzhu touched Qin Huairu's hair and said gently: "Huairu, this is all our joint efforts. In the days to come, we will get better and better."

Qin Huairu nodded, her heart full of hope. She knew that with He Yuzhu by her side, her and her children's lives would definitely get better and better.

As the night deepened, the courtyard returned to peace. He Yuzhu lay on the bed, thinking back to today, feeling extremely satisfied and fulfilled. He knew that the road ahead was still full of challenges, but he had the confidence and courage to greet every new tomorrow.

The next day, He Yuzhu got up as usual and continued to be busy in the kitchen. He knew that every day of life was a new beginning and every day required hard work and dedication. He brought a plate of fragrant fried rice to the table and called Qin Huairu and the children to come over for dinner.

"Come on, everyone, come and have dinner. Today's fried rice has some fresh vegetables and minced meat. I hope you like it." He Yuzhu said with a smile.

The children came over cheering, and Qin Huairu also sat down with a smile. Seeing his family happily enjoying the delicious breakfast, He Yuzhu felt extremely happy. He knew that this simple happiness came from their joint efforts and their beautiful expectations for the future.

He Yuzhu was busy in the courtyard for the whole morning, completing many odd jobs. At noon, he decided to go to the market to buy some fresh ingredients for dinner. The sun shone on the streets of the market, and people were coming and going, and the various hawking sounds were heard one after another. He Yuzhu shuttled among the many stalls, selecting the freshest vegetables and meat.

Just as he was picking a bunch of tender green cabbage, he suddenly heard a familiar shout. He Yuzhu turned around and saw a small stall selling candied haws. The candied haws on the stall were crystal clear, and the red hawthorns were wrapped in syrup and sparkling, looking particularly tempting.

He Yuzhu's mouth curled up slightly, and a trace of childhood memories came to his mind. When he was a child, he always ran to the street with his friends to buy candied haws. The sweet and sour taste seemed to still linger on the tip of his tongue. He approached the stall. The stall owner was a kind old man who was busy inserting the newly made candied haws on the shelf.

"Boss, how much are these candied haws?" He Yuzhu asked, staring at the tempting candied haws, having already decided in his mind to buy a bunch.

"Two cents per string, no cheating." The stall owner answered with a smile, a bit of kindness in his eyes.

He Yuzhu nodded and took out a few coins from his pocket, "Give me two strings."

The stall owner took the money and handed two strings of candied haws to He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu took the candied haws and felt a burst of joy in his heart. He took a bite, and the sweet syrup wrapped around the sour hawthorns, and the familiar taste immediately bloomed in his mouth. He closed his eyes, as if he had returned to his carefree childhood.

He Yuzhu ate the candied haws while walking, with a satisfied smile on his face. He thought to himself that if Qin Huairu and the children could also taste this delicious candied haws, they would definitely be very happy. He decided to buy a few strings to bring back as a small surprise for his family.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu put the purchased dishes into the kitchen, and then carefully hid the candied haws behind the table. He planned to wait until after dinner to take out the candied haws and give Qin Huairu and the children a surprise.

It was dinner time, and He Yuzhu had carefully prepared a sumptuous meal. Qin Huairu and the children sat around the table, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. The aroma of the food filled the entire yard, attracting the attention of the neighbors.

"Brother Yuzhu, the food today is so delicious!" Qin Huairu said with a smile, her eyes full of admiration for He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Huai Ru, you have worked hard too. Come on, let's eat."

The family had dinner happily, the children were talking and laughing happily, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. After dinner, He Yuzhu pretended to be mysterious and said, "Wait a minute, everyone, I have something else to show you."

Qin Huairu and the children looked at He Yuzhu curiously, only to see him take out a few strings of candied haws from behind the table and hand them to them.

"Wow, candied haws!" the children cheered, their eyes full of surprise and excitement.

Qin Huairu took the candied haws and looked at He Yuzhu with a smile, "Brother Yuzhu, you are so thoughtful."

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "I saw these candied haws in the market today and couldn't help but buy a few strings. Let's try them together."

The family sat in the yard, eating sweet candied haws, laughing and talking. He Yuzhu looked at Qin Huairu and the children's happy faces and felt extremely satisfied. He knew that these little happiness in life were the biggest motivation for their efforts.

As night fell, the courtyard was surrounded by tranquility and warmth. He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu sat in the courtyard, chatting about what they had seen and felt during the day. He Yuzhu told Qin Huairu about how he and Xu Damao had investigated the new position and the possible changes that might follow.

"Huai Ru, this new position is an opportunity for us, and I hope to get it." He Yuzhu said seriously, with a determined light in his eyes.

Qin Huairu nodded, "Brother Yuzhu, I believe you can do it. No matter what, I will support you."

He Yuzhu held Qin Huairu's hand, his heart full of gratitude and love. "With you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything. If we work together, we will definitely have a better life."

The dinner was finally finished in the twilight, and He Yuzhu laid out a table of sumptuous dishes. He looked at the food on the table, and his heart was filled with satisfaction and joy. This dinner was not only for celebration, but also a reward for his hard work and an expression of his love for life.

One morning after dinner, He Yuzhu suddenly felt a little unwell. He felt a little dizzy and his physical strength was not as abundant as before. This made him realize that he might have neglected the importance of physical health in his busy work.

Sitting at the kitchen table, He Yuzhu was thinking about how to deal with it. He decided to go to the pharmacy to buy some common medicines to supplement the vitamins and nutrients needed by the body.