Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Xu Damao said gratefully: "Yuzhu, thank you so much. Thanks to your help during this period, we were able to overcome the difficulties. "Don't say that, it's normal to help each other. Besides, you are also very capable. This incident is just a small setback. I believe you will do better in the future. "

Xu Damao nodded, feeling warm in his heart. He knew that He Yuzhu was not only helping him solve practical problems, but also giving him spiritual support and encouragement.

In the evening, neighbors from the courtyard came to He Yuzhu's home one after another. They sat in the yard, chatting while waiting for the food to be served. The yard was full of laughter, children were chasing and playing, and old ladies were sitting aside talking about family matters.

After a while, He Yuzhu came out with a large plate of braised pork and a plate of sweet and sour pork tenderloin, which attracted everyone's attention. Xu Damao's children ran over first, looking at the delicious dishes with sparkling eyes.

"Wow, the food Uncle He cooks looks so delicious!" the child said excitedly.

He Yuzhu smiled and patted the child's head: "If you like it, eat more. Everyone should eat and drink well today."

Xu Damao's wife Li Chunmei also came over and said gratefully: "Yuzhu, our family is very happy today." "You're welcome, we are all family, it's the right thing to do."

The dinner started, and everyone sat together, enjoying the delicious food and happy time. He Yuzhu looked at the smiles on his neighbors' faces and felt extremely satisfied. He knew that such time was the most precious, and no matter how many difficulties he encountered in life, as long as he had the support of family and friendship, everything would pass.

After the dinner, everyone thanked and left. Before leaving, Xu Damao talked to He Yuzhu for a while.

"Yuzhu, I have really learned a lot during this period of time, and I also realized that I usually do not do well enough in some areas. In the future, I will definitely work harder and live up to your help. He smiled and said, "It's good to have this idea. Let's work together in the future to make our lives better and better." He shook He Yuzhu's hand gratefully, and then left with his family.

Late at night, He Yuzhu returned to the house and tidied the kitchen. He drank a cup of tea and thought about everything that happened today. He felt a sense of peace and satisfaction in his heart. He knew that this was just a small episode in life, but it was these little bits and pieces that made up their wonderful life in the courtyard.

It was late at night, and He Yuzhu was still sitting at the table, drinking the cup of tea that had become slightly cold. His thoughts were complicated, and he replayed what had happened in the past period of time in his mind. From Xu Damao's business crisis to the various trivial matters between the neighbors in the courtyard, he deeply felt the warmth and coldness of human nature.

He suddenly realized that he had been too warm-hearted and always responded to requests. Although this earned him a good reputation among his neighbors, he also gradually felt that he had become a "sucker" for everyone. This feeling made him feel a little uneasy, as if a stone was weighing on his heart.

He Yuzhu stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the night outside. He secretly made up his mind that from now on, he would learn to refuse appropriately and not let himself fall into endless help and ignore his own life. He had to find a balance point, while helping others, he also had to keep his own space and time.

The next morning, he walked out of the room in high spirits. He decided that from today on, he would have his own opinions on everything and would no longer be easily influenced by others.

When I walked into the courtyard, I ran into Qin Huairu. Qin Huairu was a warm-hearted woman, and she was also an active member in the courtyard. She greeted me warmly: "Yuzhu, good morning!"

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded: "Good morning, Huairu."

Qin Huairu rolled his eyes and said, "Yuzhu, my pot broke yesterday. Can you help me take a look? I know you are handy and can definitely fix it. Thinking about his decision last night, he smiled and said, "Huairu, I have something else to do today and may not be able to help you. However, you can go to Uncle Zhang, he is a good repairman."

Qin Huairu was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting He Yuzhu to refuse. She said with a little disappointment: "Oh, so, then I'll go see Uncle Zhang."

He Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief and felt an unprecedented sense of relief. He knew that although his refusal disappointed Qin Huairu, it was also the first step for him to learn to protect himself. He Yuzhu was still busy, but he began to help others selectively. In this way, he felt that his life was more fulfilling and he no longer felt drained. He also found that although the neighbors were a little uncomfortable, they gradually began to understand his choice.

One day at noon, He Yuzhu had just come home from get off work at the restaurant and was about to take a break when he heard a quarrel in the yard. He went out to see that it was Xu Damao and Uncle Zhang arguing about something. Other neighbors in the yard also gathered around, looking curious and worried.

He Yuzhu stepped forward and asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Uncle Zhang said angrily: "Xu Damao is not trustworthy. He has gone back on his word after making a promise!"

Xu Damao was not to be outdone and retorted: "How am I not trustworthy? It's obviously you who didn't do it well, and you blame me!"

He Yuzhu sighed inwardly when he saw this. He knew that small disputes between neighbors were inevitable, but someone had to mediate. He walked between the two of them and said, "Da Mao, Uncle Zhang, if you have anything to say, please sit down and talk it over. Don't hurt the relationship."

Xu Damao and Uncle Zhang looked at each other and seemed to think that they had gone too far. Uncle Zhang sighed and said, "Forget it, Lao Xu, let's sit down and talk it over."

Several people sat on a stone bench in the yard, and He Yuzhu acted as a mediator. He patiently listened to the demands of both parties, helped analyze the problem, and finally helped Xu Damao and Uncle Zhang reach a consensus. After the conflict was resolved, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Damao patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and said, "Yuzhu, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I really don't know how to solve this problem today."

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "We are all neighbors, and mutual understanding is the most important thing. If there is anything in the future, let's communicate more and don't be impulsive."

He Yuzhu returned to the house, feeling satisfied. He knew that his change was not only for himself, but also for making the life in the courtyard more harmonious and beautiful.

That night, thinking back on the day's experience, he suddenly felt relieved, as if a stone weighing on his heart had finally been removed. He understood that appropriate rejection did not mean indifference, but was for a better balance in his life.