Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

"Lao Li, I know I have to share the burden, but sometimes, I always feel that these things are my responsibility and I have to do them." He Yuzhu said helplessly.

Lao Li smiled and said, "Yuzhu, you have a strong sense of responsibility, which is a good thing, but you also need to know your limits. Many things will be more effective if everyone works together. You need to learn to trust others and let them participate."

He Yuzhu pondered for a while and nodded: "You are right, I will pay attention to it in the future."

Old Li patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him: "You have done a good job. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Believe in yourself, and believe in your friends and neighbors. If we work together, we will definitely make this courtyard better."

He Yuzhu nodded gratefully, feeling relieved. He knew that the road ahead would still be full of challenges, but as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties. He Yuzhu stood up and said goodbye to Lao Li, his heart full of hope for the future.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu decided to put Lao Li's words into practice. He called the neighbors in the courtyard and held a small meeting to tell everyone his ideas and plans. After listening, the neighbors expressed their support and were willing to work together to make the courtyard better.

He Yuzhu decided to use the weekend to prepare some fresh ingredients for himself and his neighbors in the yard. This is not only to meet daily needs, but also to strengthen the connection between neighbors. He wanted to go to the market to buy some seasonal vegetables and fresh meat, and then cook a big meal together when he got home and invite everyone to taste it.

He Yuzhu got up early in the morning, feeling quite happy. He put on casual clothes, packed his shopping bags, and prepared to go to the market. As soon as he reached the gate of the yard, he ran into Qin Huairu, who was also going to the market to buy some vegetables.

"Sister Qin, are you going to buy groceries? How about we go together?" He Yuzhu greeted enthusiastically.

Qin Huairu smiled and nodded in agreement: "Okay, I also need to buy some ingredients, let's go together."

The two walked side by side on the street, the sun shining on them, bringing a touch of warmth. He Yuzhu was thinking about what to buy. He planned to buy not only some common vegetables, but also to see if there were any special ingredients that could be used to make dishes that were not usually eaten.

"Yuzhui, do you cook often?" Qin Huairu asked casually.

He Yuzhu smiled and replied, "It's OK. I'm usually busy with work and don't have much time to cook. But when I'm free on weekends, I like to make something delicious myself, especially some fresh dishes for everyone to share."

Qin Huairu nodded, with an admiring look in her eyes: "That's great, you can cook for yourself and still think about everyone. Good people like you are really rare."

He Yuzhu smiled slightly, but felt a little embarrassed: "No, I just think that we all live in the same yard, and with a little more care and help, life will be better."

The two chatted and soon arrived at the market. The market was bustling with people and there were all kinds of stalls. He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu were selecting the ingredients they needed and exchanging their experiences from time to time.

"Sister Qin, the vegetables here are very fresh. Would you like to buy some more?" He Yuzhu said, pointing at the vegetables on a stall.

Qin Huairu nodded: "Okay, I think these dishes are good too. What are you going to cook?"

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and said, "I plan to make a few home-cooked dishes and try making a dish of shredded pork with fish flavor. I heard that everyone likes this dish."

Qin Huairu's eyes lit up and she agreed, "Good idea, fish-flavored pork shreds are really delicious. I'll buy some side dishes and we can cook together."

He Yuzhu nodded in agreement, and the two continued to select various ingredients in the market. He Yuzhu bought fresh meat, vegetables and some condiments, while Qin Huairu bought some tofu, eggs and fruits. They helped each other carry things and chatted happily.

"Sister Qin, let's cook together when we get back. I see that you are a good cook. If we work together, we can definitely make a delicious meal." He Yuzhu suggested.

Qin Huairu smiled and nodded: "Okay, I happen to have some recipes, we can try new methods."

After buying the vegetables, the two returned to the courtyard. He Yuzhu put the vegetables in the kitchen and began to sort the ingredients. While he was busy, he was thinking that he must make a meal that would satisfy everyone this time.

Qin Huairu was not idle either. She washed the vegetables, cut the tofu and eggs, and worked in the kitchen with He Yuzhu. The two of them worked in perfect harmony, and soon, the kitchen was filled with tempting aromas.

"Yuzhu, your knife skills are really good. The cuts are so even. It looks appetizing." Qin Huairu praised.

He Yuzhu smiled and continued to cut the meat attentively: "This is all learned from daily practice. Cooking is also a hobby of mine."

Qin Huairu nodded, and she admired He Yuzhu's ability even more. She knew that He Yuzhu not only cared about everyone in life, but also had good cooking skills. The two of them were busy for a while, and several dishes were ready one after another, and the kitchen was filled with fragrance.

"Sister Qin, the dishes we make this time will definitely satisfy everyone. Go and ask everyone to come over and try them." He Yuzhu said happily.

Qin Huairu wiped her hands, smiled and nodded: "Okay, I'll go call someone right away."

Soon, neighbors came into He Yuzhu's home one after another. When they smelled the fragrance from the kitchen, they all praised it. He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu served the dishes on the table and warmly invited everyone to sit down and taste them.

"Everyone, come and try it. We made this ourselves. We hope you like it." He Yuzhu said with a smile.

The neighbors picked up their chopsticks and tasted the food. As they ate, they praised: "Yuzhu, this dish is really well cooked and tastes great."

"Yes, this fish-flavored pork shreds is really authentic, and tastes better than the ones in restaurants."

He Yuzhu felt extremely satisfied when he heard everyone's praise. He knew that this was not only a recognition of his cooking skills, but also an affirmation of his hard work for everyone. He sat down with Qin Huairu and shared this sumptuous dinner with everyone. The atmosphere was warm and pleasant.

After dinner, everyone expressed their gratitude. He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu cleaned up the dishes together, feeling warm in their hearts. Qin Huairu looked at He Yuzhu and said with a smile: "Yuzhu, thank you so much for making everyone have a pleasant evening today."

He Yuzhu waved his hand and smiled, "You're welcome. This is what I should do. As long as everyone is happy, I think it's worth it."

Qin Huairu nodded, with gratitude in her eyes: "Yuzhu, we are really lucky to have a good neighbor like you. If you need any help in the future, just let me know, I will do my best to help."