Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Old Li patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Yuzhu, we are all family, and we should help each other. Don't worry, with us here, no one can bully you."

He Yuzhu felt a surge of warmth in his heart and said firmly: "Thank you everyone, with your support, we will definitely be able to protect this homeland."

After some efforts, He Yuzhu finally united the neighbors of the courtyard and Liu Guangfu's threat was temporarily resolved. However, the pressure in his heart did not completely dissipate. Living in a tense environment every day, he felt that he needed to relax. So he decided to go to a nearby stall to buy some baked potatoes to satisfy his craving and relax.

That evening, He Yuzhu was walking in the alley, the air was filled with the aroma of roasted potatoes. The familiar stall had already been set up, the stall owner was a kind middle-aged woman, she saw He Yuzhu, smiled and greeted: "Xiao He, how come you have time to come here today?"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "I've been busy lately, so I wanted to go out for some fresh air and buy some baked potatoes to satisfy my craving."

The stall owner skillfully picked out a few large and fragrant roasted potatoes for him and handed them to him. He Yuzhu took the potatoes, sat on a small stool next to the stall, and chatted with the stall owner while eating.

"I heard that things are not going well in your courtyard recently. That Liu Guangfu is a real scoundrel." The stall owner asked with concern.

He Yuzhu nodded and sighed: "Yes, but we have united, and things should get better slowly."

The stall owner nodded in agreement: "Yes, the most important thing between neighbors is unity. As long as everyone works together, any problem can be solved."

He Yuzhu felt a little warm in his heart while eating the baked potatoes. This simple delicacy and the care between neighbors made him forget his troubles for a while. He suddenly remembered that when he was a child, his mother would also make this kind of baked potatoes for him to eat. That was his happiest time.

He couldn't help laughing as he ate and recalled. The stall owner saw him smiling and asked, "Xiao He, what good thing did you think of?"

He Yuzhu shook his head and said with a smile: "Nothing, just remembered some things from my childhood."

The stall owner nodded: "Childhood memories are always beautiful. I hope your problems can be resolved soon and you can live a peaceful life."

He Yuzhu was touched. He knew that these simple blessings and care were the motivation for him to keep moving forward. After he finished eating the potatoes, he stood up and said goodbye to the stall owner, feeling much more relaxed.

When he returned home, his father He Dahe saw him and asked with concern: "Yuzhu, where have you been?"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Go out for a walk, buy some baked potatoes, and relax."

My father nodded and said, "That's good. Don't be so tense all the time. Relaxing a little will be good for your body and mind."

He Yuzhu looked at his father gratefully: "Dad, I understand. I will take good care of myself."

In the days that followed, He Yuzhu continued to study legal knowledge, while also maintaining close contact with the neighbors in the courtyard, and they often gathered together to discuss how to better maintain the safety and harmony of the community.

One day, He Yuzhu was reading a law book in the yard when he heard someone calling his name outside the door. He went out and saw Xiao Li and several neighbors with anxious looks on their faces.

"Xiao He, it's bad. Liu Guangfu is out there again, saying he's going to find someone to deal with us." Xiao Li said anxiously.

He Yuzhu's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface: "Don't panic, we already have legal protection, no matter how much he makes trouble, it will be useless."

The neighbors nodded, but they were still a little uneasy. He Yuzhu knew that they needed more confidence and support. He thought about it and decided to go to Old Li, hoping to get some advice.

Old Li was highly respected in the courtyard. After listening to He Yuzhu's concerns, he thought for a moment and said, "Yuzhu, you did a good job, but we can't take it lightly. Liu Guangfu is a ruthless person who can do anything."

He Yuzhu nodded: "I understand, so I want to hear your suggestions and see what else we can do."

Old Li thought for a while and said, "We can organize a meeting for the whole courtyard, gather all the neighbors together, and let everyone discuss countermeasures together. Only by unity can we better deal with external threats."

He Yuzhu thought this was a good idea and immediately started to prepare. He went door to door to inform the neighbors and invited them to attend the meeting. Everyone supported it and quickly agreed.

That night, the neighbors of the courtyard gathered together, the atmosphere was tense but united. He Yuzhu stood in front of everyone and said solemnly: "Everyone, Liu Guangfu's threat still exists, we must unite and deal with it together. We are holding this meeting today to listen to your opinions and suggestions."

Neighbors expressed their opinions one after another. Some suggested strengthening patrols, some suggested installing surveillance cameras, and some proposed to jointly report the situation to the relevant departments. He Yuzhu recorded them one by one and discussed the feasibility with everyone.

Old Li concluded: "We must believe in the law, but we must also protect ourselves. As long as we unite as one, we can overcome any difficulties."

After the meeting, He Yuzhu felt a power he had never felt before. He knew that this was not just a meeting, but also a symbol that the residents of the courtyard had united together to face any threat.

One day, He Yuzhu was busy in the kitchen when he heard a knock on the door. He walked over and opened the door, and saw Aunt Wang standing at the door with a look of anxiety on her face.

"Brother He, something bad has happened. There is a gas leak in Aunt Li's house. Please go and help take a look!" Aunt Wang said anxiously.

He Yuzhu's heart tightened, and without thinking too much, he quickly followed Aunt Wang to Aunt Li's house. When he arrived at Aunt Li's door, he smelled a strong smell of gas, and immediately covered his mouth and nose and rushed into the house.

"Aunt Li, open the window for ventilation!" He Yuzhu shouted as he quickly found the gas valve and turned off the gas.

Aunt Li stood aside in shock. When she saw He Yuzhu coming in, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes, "Yuzhu, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I don't know what would have happened."

He Yuzhu checked the gas pipe and found that the leak was caused by aging of the joints. He looked at Aunt Li and comforted her, "Aunt Li, it's okay. Open the window and ventilate. I'll help you fix the gas pipe later."

Aunt Li nodded and said with lingering fear: "Okay, thank you, Yuzhu."

He Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Aunt Wang and said, "Aunt, please keep an eye on Aunt Li. I'll go get the tools."