Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

Xu Damao was a well-known "active member" in the courtyard, who always liked to show off in front of everyone how capable he was and how he was appreciated by the leaders. He Yuzhu and Xu Damao's first meeting was not pleasant.

I remember that day, He Yuzhu had just finished a day's work and returned to the yard, just in time to meet Xu Damao bragging about his work achievements to the neighbors. Xu Damao saw He Yuzhu and deliberately raised his voice: "Hey, isn't this the new Xiao He? I heard that you are also a technician. I have seniority in the factory, and the leaders have to give me face. If you have any questions in the future, ask me more."

He Yuzhu was unhappy, but he still nodded politely: "Thank you, Brother Damao, I hope you can give me more advice in the future."

Since then, He Yuzhu has always had a bad impression of Xu Damao. Every time he sees him, he always feels that he has something else to say and wants to gain the upper hand everywhere. But He Yuzhu is a person who doesn't care about things, and tries to avoid direct conflicts with Xu Damao.

As time went by, He Yuzhu's skills in the factory became more and more sophisticated, and he was recognized and respected by his colleagues. Xu Damao felt uncomfortable when he saw He Yuzhu gradually emerging, and often said some sour words behind his back. When He Yuzhu heard it, he just smiled and ignored it.

However, one experience completely changed their relationship. An accident happened in the factory that day, and a machine suddenly malfunctioned. Xu Damao was in front of the operating table and was in critical condition. When He Yuzhu saw it, he rushed over without hesitation, quickly dealt with the fault, and saved Xu Damao.

Xu Damao was sweating profusely that day. Afterwards, he said to He Yuzhu with gratitude: "Xiao He, this time it's all thanks to you. If it weren't for you, I would have died here."

He Yuzhu patted his shoulder and said calmly: "Brother Damao, we are all colleagues, and it is only natural for us to help each other. Be careful in the future, safety is the most important thing."

Since then, Xu Damao's attitude towards He Yuzhu has changed significantly. He no longer speaks sourly behind his back, but often takes the initiative to exchange work experiences with He Yuzhu, and their relationship gradually eases.

When Xu Damao fainted from a sudden heart attack, He Yuzhu rescued him in time, which made Xu Damao even more grateful to him. Their relationship became more harmonious from then on, and Xu Damao was no longer as arrogant as before, but became much more humble.

Recalling this, He Yuzhu was filled with emotion. He knew that the relationship between people could be changed, and as long as you treat each other with sincerity, you can always impress the other person. He also realized that the change in his attitude towards Xu Damao was also a manifestation of growth and maturity.

Just as he was thinking, Xu Damao came out of the house, saw He Yuzhu, and said with a smile: "Good morning, Xiao He, I see you got up so early today, do you have any plans?"

He Yuzhu came back to his senses and responded with a smile: "Good morning, Brother Damao. I'm taking a break today. I plan to go to the market to buy some vegetables and make a delicious meal."

Xu Damao nodded: "Okay, if you need any help, just let me know. We neighbors should help each other."

He Yuzhu felt warm in his heart and nodded, saying, "Thank you, Brother Damao. I will definitely look for you if I need anything."

The two smiled at each other and continued their lives. This experience made He Yuzhu more determined in his belief that no matter what kind of people and things he encountered in life, as long as he treated them with sincerity, he would always be rewarded.

He Yuzhu continued to work, his heart full of hope and confidence for the future. He knew that everyone in his life was a part of his growth, and every experience was a gain. He believed that as long as he continued to live with his heart and treat the people and things around him well, the future would be better.

Banggeng has been smart since he was young, and his academic performance has always been among the best in the class. Qin Huairu has high hopes for this son, hoping that he can go to college and change the fate of the family. However, the burden of life and the poverty of the family often make her feel powerless. Most of the residents in the courtyard sympathize with her and occasionally lend a helping hand, but she knows in her heart that this is far from enough to support Banggeng to continue his studies.

One day, Qin Huairu found that the rice jar at home was almost empty, so she had to ask He Yuzhu for help. He Yuzhu saw that she was worried, so he took the initiative to ask: "Huairu, what's wrong recently? Have you encountered any difficulties?"

Qin Huairu sighed and said, "Brother Yuzhu, Banggeng has to pay tuition next month, but I really don't have so much money on hand. Can you lend me some money and I will pay you back when I have it?"

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment and nodded: "Huai Ru, I know it's not easy for you. Let me lend you the money first, but you also have to consider the actual situation at home. If you really can't hold on, maybe you have to let Bang Geng drop out of school temporarily to help you share some of the burden of the family."

Qin Huairu's eyes turned red when she heard this: "Brother Yuzhu, I also want him to study more, but life is really difficult now..."

He Yuzhu patted her shoulder and comforted her: "Huai Ru, although it is important for children to study, we cannot ignore our current lives. Think about it again, and tell me if you need anything."

A few days later, Qin Huairu used the borrowed money to pay Banggeng's tuition. However, this was only a temporary solution. The difficulties in life never improved. Banggeng often saw his mother busy after school, and gradually some ideas came to his mind.

Banggeng came home from school one day and saw his mother washing clothes. He walked over and said, "Mom, can I also find a job to help you share some of the work?"

Qin Huairu felt sad when she heard this and hugged her son: "Banggeng, you are my hope. You must not give up your studies. You must remember that only studying can change our destiny."

Banggeng nodded, but he was still thinking about how to reduce his mother's burden. Once, he and a few classmates were playing outside and heard someone say that the factory was recruiting temporary workers, so he decided to give it a try. A few days later, Banggeng really found a temporary job. He went to the factory to work for a few hours every day after school to earn some pocket money.

Qin Huairu didn't know about it at first, until one day she found the factory work permit in her son's schoolbag. She was furious and asked Banggeng: "Why did you go to work without telling me? How will you study?"

Banggeng lowered his head and whispered, "Mom, I don't want to see you working so hard. I can earn some money on my own and it won't affect my studies."

Qin Huairu hugged her son, tears streaming down her face. "Bang Geng, mom knows you are filial, but you have to understand that studying is the most important thing. If your studies are affected by working, then all our efforts will be in vain."

Banggeng nodded, but secretly made up his mind to continue working without affecting his studies.