Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

"Who is it?" he asked himself in a low voice, quickly put on his clothes, and quietly walked to the door. He pushed the door open and saw Qin Huairu also standing at the door with a nervous look on her face.

"Yuzhu, did you hear that?" Qin Huairu asked in a low voice.

"I heard it. It seems there is someone in the yard." He Yuzhu nodded, signaling her not to make any noise. The two of them walked cautiously to the center of the yard. The sound was getting closer and closer, and it seemed that someone was rummaging through something.

Suddenly, He Yuzhu shouted, "Who's there?" As soon as he finished speaking, a black shadow jumped out from the corner of the yard and ran towards the door.

"Quick, catch him!" He Yuzhu shouted, and chased after him with Qin Huairu. The shadow obviously didn't expect someone to react so quickly, and in a panic, he bumped into the door frame and immediately let out a cry of pain.

He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu rushed over and saw a thin man trying to get up and run away. He Yuzhu stepped forward, grabbed his arm and pinned him to the ground.

"Who are you? Why are you stealing?" He Yuzhu asked harshly, with anger flashing in his eyes.

The man was obviously frightened and stammered, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I...I just wanted to find something to eat, I really didn't mean it."

Qin Huairu felt sorry for the man's miserable state, but she knew that such behavior could not be easily forgiven. "If you are hungry, you can find a job on the street. Why do you want to steal?"

The man lowered his head and said weakly: "I... I don't have a job, and I don't have a place to live. I can only survive by stealing."

He Yuzhu looked at him, with mixed emotions in his heart. He knew that the man might be forced to do this, but stealing was illegal after all. "Come with us to the police station and explain the matter clearly. We will help you find a legitimate job, but you can't steal anymore."

The man nodded, a trace of gratitude on his face. He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu took him to the police station and explained the incident in detail. After listening to their statements, the police at the police station also said that they would try their best to help the man start his life again.

After returning to the courtyard, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu smiled at each other and felt relieved. They knew that although the matter was resolved this time, there would still be many challenges and difficulties waiting for them in the future.

"Yuzhui, thank you." Qin Huairu said softly, her eyes full of gratitude.

"Huai Ru, you're welcome. We are friends, and it's only right for us to face these problems together." He Yuzhu replied with a smile, feeling a little warm in his heart.

The next morning, the sun shone all over the courtyard, and the air was filled with the fresh fragrance of flowers. He Yuzhu got up early, with a new plan in mind. He has worked in this unit for many years. Although his job is stable, he has always had a dream, which is to open a small shop of his own. This idea has been brewing in his mind for a long time, and the recent events have made him realize that only through his own efforts can he truly change the difficulties in his life.

He Yuzhu sat on a stone bench in the yard, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand, with a far-sighted look in his eyes. He was thinking about the specific details of opening a store: what to sell, how to arrange the store, how to attract customers. These questions kept circling in his mind.

"Yuzhui, what are you thinking about? You're up so early." Qin Huairu's voice came from the side. She was sweeping the yard with a broom.

He Yuzhu raised his head and smiled, "Huai Ru, I'm thinking about opening a store. I've been working in the company for so many years, and I think it's time to do something of my own."

Qin Huairu was stunned for a moment, then smiled approvingly. "Opening a store is a good idea. You have always been very capable, and I believe you will succeed. What kind of store do you plan to open?"

He Yuzhu put down his teacup and said seriously, "I want to open a snack bar and sell some special snacks from our yard. Everyone loves to eat these traditional foods, and I think this will be a good business."

Qin Huairu nodded, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes. "That's great! I can also help you with some preparations, such as purchasing materials and managing the store."

He Yuzhu looked at her gratefully. "Huai Ru, thank you. With your support, I am more confident."

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "We are friends, so it's only natural for us to help each other. Just go ahead and do it, I will always be by your side to support you."

He Yuzhu felt warm in his heart. He knew that with Qin Huairu's support, he would be able to realize his dream more smoothly. In the next few days, he began to prepare for the opening of the store. He went to the market to select the best ingredients and equipment; at the same time, he also inquired about renting a store.

One evening, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu were walking around the market, looking for a suitable store. After several comparisons, they finally found a small store on a busy street corner, with a very suitable location and rent.

"Yuzhui, this place is good. It has a large flow of people and a conspicuous location." Qin Huairu said excitedly, pointing at the store.

He Yuzhu nodded, feeling satisfied. "Yes, this place is really nice. I decided to rent this place."

The two quickly contacted the landlord and signed a lease contract. Watching his dream come true step by step, He Yuzhu was filled with anticipation and joy.

"Huai Ru, we are going to start the decoration and preparation next. It may be busy during this period, but I believe everything will go smoothly." He Yuzhu said confidently.

Qin Huairu nodded, her eyes full of support and encouragement. "Yuzhu, I will always be by your side and help you take care of it. We will definitely succeed."

He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu worked hard for several days and finally finished decorating the store. The store looks simple and elegant, and the interior is warm and comfortable, full of home feeling. The two stood at the door of the store, looking at the fruits of their labor, and felt a sense of accomplishment.

"Yuzhui, look how beautiful this store is. It will definitely attract a lot of customers." Qin Huairu said with satisfaction.

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded, his eyes sparkling. "Yes, Huairu, all this is inseparable from your help. Thank you."

Qin Huairu patted his shoulder gently and said with a smile: "Don't say that, we are friends, this is what I should do."

The day of the store opening finally arrived, and He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu had made preparations early. The neighbors in the yard also came to support them, and the whole store was filled with laughter.

"Yuzhu, good luck with your business opening today!" a neighbor said with a smile.