Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

Everyone turned around in surprise, only to see Yu Li standing at the door. She took a deep breath and continued, "I don't want my future life to be filled with calculations and conspiracies. I don't want to marry someone I don't love."

Yan Jiecheng's face turned pale in an instant, and he walked towards Yu Li angrily, but was stopped by a guest nearby.

Chen Fei stood in the crowd, observing everything quietly.

He felt an urge to go forward and comfort Yu Li, but he finally held back.

After the dinner, Chen Fei found Yu Li in the corner of the courtyard.

She sat alone on the stone steps, her hands on her knees, tears in her eyes.

Fade Chen walked over, sat next to her, and said softly, "Yu Li, are you okay?"

Yu Li raised her head and looked at Chen Fei, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

She shook her head and said, "I'm fine, just a little sad."

Fade Chen was silent for a moment, then said, "How about we go eat something together? I know a good hot pot restaurant."

Yu Li hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

She knew that Fade Chen meant well, and she really needed something to distract herself at the moment.

The two came to the hot pot restaurant, and Fade Chen ordered a large table of dishes.

Yu Li looked at the table full of ingredients and said in surprise: "Fade Chen, you ordered so much, can we finish it?"

Fade Chen smiled and said, "It's okay, we'll eat slowly. Hotpot is only delicious when shared by everyone."

The hot pot is rolling in the pot, emitting an enticing aroma.

Yu Li picked up a piece of meat, put it in her mouth, and immediately felt a warm current flowing through her body.

She looked at the ingredients boiling in the pot, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

Chen Fei looked at Yu Li and found that although Yu Li looked weak on the outside, she was very strong on the inside.

She has her own ideas and pursuits, and is unwilling to be bound by other people's calculations.

This kind of girl is exactly what he admires.

The two of them ate and talked, Chen Fei picked up food for Yu Li from time to time, and their relationship became closer unknowingly.

Chen Fei discovered that Yu Li was not only smart and thoughtful, but also very kind.

After dinner, the two walked on their way home.

Chen Fei suddenly stopped, looked at Yu Li and said, "Yu Li, I think you are a very good girl. I hope you can find the happiness that truly belongs to you."

Yu Li looked into Chen Fei's eyes, nodded, and said, "Thank you, Chen Fei. I also hope that you can find your own happiness."

The two smiled at each other, then returned to their own homes.

Chen Fei lay on the bed, but his heart couldn't calm down for a long time.

I found that my feelings for Li had gone beyond friendship.

He began to wonder if he should confess his feelings to her...

Even after Yu Li returned home, she couldn't calm down for a long time.

Thinking back to the time I spent with Fade Chen tonight, an inexplicable emotion welled up in my heart.

I started to wonder if I had the same feelings towards Chen Fei...

Just then, Yu Li's sister Yu Haitang walked in.

She noticed that her sister looked a little strange, so she asked, "Sister, what's wrong with you? You look so bad."

Yu Li shook her head and said, "Nothing, just a little tired."

Yu Haitang looked at her sister and said, "Sister, I heard that you and Yan Jiecheng are engaged? Is it true?"

"It's true, but I've already called off the engagement."

"Why? Isn't Yan Jiecheng a good person?"

"Although he is good, he is not my type. I appreciate those who have ideas and aspirations more."

"Then do you have someone you like?"

"Maybe."

"Who is it? Do I know him?"

"It's Chen Fei."

"Fade Chen? Isn't he your friend?"

"Yes, but now I realize that my feelings for him have gone beyond friendship. I don't know what to do."

Yu Haitang felt helpless as she looked at her sister's conflicted expression.

I know that love cannot be forced, I just have to let it take its course.

She patted her sister on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, sister. No matter what decision you make, I will support you."

Yu Li looked at her sister with gratitude, knowing that with her sister's support, she could face her feelings more bravely...

On the other side, Shazhu was walking home with a bag of food.

As soon as he got off work, he was stopped by Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu snatched his bag, opened it and saw that it contained a few steamed buns and some pickles.

"Silly Zhu, silly Zhu, why are you still so stingy? You only give me this little food?"

"Qin Huairu, Qin Huairu, do you think it's easy for me? I get up early and work late every day just for this little food. You still think it's not enough?"

Qin Huairu rolled her eyes and said, "Okay, okay, stop talking nonsense and go!"

After saying that, he dragged Sha Zhu towards the courtyard...

Inside the courtyard, sunlight dappled across the bluestone road, adding a touch of warmth to this slightly old place.

That day, Sha Zhu had just returned from the cafeteria with two large bags of food in his hands.

As soon as I walked to the door, I saw Qin Huairu.

She was wearing a slightly old cheongsam, her hair was casually tied behind her head, she had a smile on her face, but her eyes revealed a bit of shrewdness.

"Shazhu, you're back early today." Qin Huairu came up to him and said with a smile.

Sha Zhu nodded and was about to speak when Qin Huairu reached out and took the food bag from his hand.

"Oh, Shazhu, you are really something. You buy so many things every time, aren't you afraid of tiring yourself out?" Qin Huairu said as she moved the food packages into her room.

Sha Zhu was stunned for a moment, then he reacted and quickly chased after her: "Hey, Qin Huairu, what are you doing? I bought this for myself!"

Qin Huairu looked back at him, still smiling: "Silly Zhu, look at you, you are always so reserved. Don't worry, I have prepared peanuts and wine for you, I guarantee you will enjoy your meal."

Sha Zhu looked at her helplessly, knowing that once she made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

He sighed, turned and walked back to his room.

After returning to the room, Sha Zhu sat on the edge of the bed, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Although Qin Huairu was beautiful, her personality and behavior always made him feel uncomfortable.

He remembered that Qin Huairu had promised him that she would introduce him to a cousin, but several months had passed and there was still no follow-up.

"Qin Huairu, Qin Huairu, what on earth are you doing?" Sha Zhu muttered to himself.

Just then, Qin Huairu pushed the door open and walked in, holding a plate of peanuts and a bottle of wine.

She saw Shazhu sitting there in a daze, so she walked over with a smile: "Shazhu, what's wrong? Are you impatient?"

Sha Zhu looked at her and said nothing.

Qin Huairu put the peanuts and wine on the table, then sat next to him: "Shazhu, I know you have some misunderstandings about me. But you have to believe me, I do this for your own good."

Sha Zhu sighed: "Qin Huairu, I'm not a child anymore. When can you do what you promised me?"

Qin Huairu was silent for a moment, then said, "Shazhu, don't worry. I will arrange it as soon as possible. And I can assure you that my cousin is definitely a girl from a good family."