Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

At this time, He Yuzhu's heart was filled with complex emotions. He understood Qin Huairu's strength, but he also saw her inner loneliness and pressure. He knew that his feelings for her were more than just friendship between neighbors, but he didn't dare to express it rashly because he was afraid of causing her more trouble.

As time goes by, the relationship between He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu gradually becomes closer, but there is always a delicate balance between them. He Yuzhu tries his best to find a balance between work and helping Qin Huairu every day. He doesn't want her to feel that he is giving alms, and he doesn't want her to feel pressured.

One evening, He Yuzhu was on his way home from get off work. When passing by the market, he saw a butcher. The butcher greeted him warmly: "Brother, the meat is very fresh today. Buy some and take it back."

He Yuzhu wanted to buy some meat to nourish Qin Huairu and the children, but he suddenly remembered that Qin Huairu had refused the meat he sent. She said, "Yuzhu, we still have some stock at home, so don't worry so much."

So He Yuzhu smiled and shook his head: "Thank you, but no thanks." He knew that Qin Huairu didn't want to accept too much help, especially when it came to things in life, she would rather solve them through her own efforts.

Back at the courtyard, He Yuzhu saw Qin Huairu hanging clothes in the yard. He walked over and greeted her with a smile: "Huairu, did you have a good day at work?"

Qin Huairu nodded: "It's okay, just a little tired."

He Yuzhu said with concern: "If you are too tired, take a rest early and don't push yourself too hard."

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern. I will pay attention to it." She knew that He Yuzhu's concern was from the heart, but she also knew that she couldn't always rely on him. She hoped to reduce He Yuzhu's burden through her own efforts.

As the night deepened, the courtyard gradually became quiet. He Yuzhu lay on the bed, thinking about Qin Huairu's every move, his heart filled with complicated emotions. He knew that he had fallen deeply in love with her, but he also understood that this love required time and patience and could not be expressed in a hurry. He hoped to prove his true love for her through his own efforts, rather than a momentary impulse.

Qin Huairu was lying on the bed, thinking about He Yuzhu's words and deeds, and she felt a little warm in her heart. She knew that He Yuzhu was really good to her, but she also understood that she couldn't always rely on him. She hoped to repay his care through her own efforts, instead of blindly accepting his help.

The relationship between He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu gradually became subtle in the courtyard. Everyone saw it. Some neighbors thought they were a perfect match, while others were jealous. Especially Jia Dongxu, he was full of dissatisfaction with He Yuzhu.

Jia Dongxu is a skilled worker in the factory. He is usually a little arrogant and always looks down on his neighbors. Seeing He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu getting close, he felt uncomfortable and always felt that He Yuzhu was stealing his limelight. One day, Jia Dongxu ran into He Yuzhu in the yard and deliberately brought up the topic: "He Yuzhu, why are you always around Qin Huairu recently?"

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, then replied with a smile: "Dongxu, I just want to help her. After all, it's not easy for her to raise a child alone."

Jia Dongxu sneered: "Humph, help her? Don't think I don't know what you are thinking."

He Yuzhu's heart sank. He knew that Jia Dongxu had always had something against him, but he didn't expect him to be so direct. He said calmly, "Dongxu, I just tried my best to help her. I didn't mean anything else."

"Nothing else?" Jia Dongxu's voice rose a little, "Are you attracted to her? Don't think that no one can see it!"

This sentence made He Yuzhu feel a prick in his heart. He knew his feelings for Qin Huairu, but he had never expressed them publicly, fearing that it would lead to such criticism. He took a deep breath and said calmly, "Dongxu, don't say that. Huairu has been suffering enough. Don't cause her any more trouble."

Jia Dongxu snorted coldly, turned and left, leaving He Yuzhu standing there, feeling helpless and resentful.

In the next few days, Jia Dongxu began to spread rumors about He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu in the factory. Some of the factory workers believed them, while others just watched the fun and talked about it. These rumors soon reached Qin Huairu's ears, and she felt extremely angry and helpless.

One night, Qin Huairu found He Yuzhu and said seriously, "Yuzhu, I heard about what happened in the factory. Can you please stop helping me?"

He Yuzhu was stunned. He didn't expect Qin Huairu to say that. He felt bitter in his heart: "Huairu, you know I just want to help you. Don't pay attention to those rumors."

Qin Huairu's eyes flashed with pain: "But these rumors have affected my life and the lives of my children. I really can't stand it."

He Yuzhu was silent for a while, his heart full of contradictions and pain. He knew that Qin Huairu was right, but he was unwilling to give up. He said softly: "Huairu, I understand. I will try my best to help you, but please believe that I am doing this for your own good."

Qin Huairu nodded, tears in her eyes: "Thank you, Yuzhu, but I hope you can take good care of yourself too."

Since then, He Yuzhu began to distance himself from Qin Huairu, but the feelings in his heart could never be erased. Every time he saw her busy figure in the yard, he would always feel a surge of sadness and helplessness in his heart.

However, Jia Dongxu did not give up. He continued to spread rumors in the factory and provoked He Yuzhu from time to time. One day at noon, when the factory was taking a break, Jia Dongxu deliberately brought up the topic again: "He Yuzhu, I heard that you haven't been to Qin Huairu's house much recently. Why, have you given up?"

He Yuzhu suppressed his anger and said coldly: "Dongxu, stop making trouble. I just want to live my life."

Seeing that He Yuzhu ignored him, Jia Dongxu became even more arrogant: "Humph, it seems that you also know that you have no chance. Don't think that you can get others' gratitude by pretending to be a good person."

This sentence completely ignited the anger in He Yuzhu's heart. He stood up and stared at Jia Dongxu coldly: "Dongxu, are you done yet? I just want to help her. What good will it do you to spread rumors like this?"

Jia Dongxu did not give in, but became even more proud: "I just can't stand your fake nice look. What, do you still want to hit me?"

Seeing this, the surrounding workers gathered around, some trying to stop the fight, while others just wanted to watch the fun. He Yuzhu clenched his fists, but eventually suppressed his anger and said coldly: "Dongxu, I won't argue with you, but please respect yourself."