Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

As the days passed, Sha Zhu and Director Li's plan was quietly progressing.

Director Li began to prepare for the banquet, while Sha Zhu secretly observed Chen Fei and Yu Li's every move, looking for the best time to act.

Finally, the day of the banquet arrived.

The workers from Nanluoguxiang gathered together, and amid laughter and joy, Chen Fei and Yu Li also appeared at the banquet.

Chen Fei noticed that Director Li's eyes were occasionally cast towards Yu Li, but he did not think much about it. He just took better care of Yu Li.

At the banquet, wine glasses clinked and the atmosphere was warm.

Sha Zhu followed the plan and kept toasting Yu Li, while Chen Fei carefully protected her to prevent the alcohol from having too much impact on her.

However, just as the banquet reached its climax, an accident occurred.

An accidentally knocked-over wine glass caused a small chaos.

Chen Fei was pulled aside in the chaos, while Yu Li was left in the crowd.

Director Li seized the opportunity, walked to Yu Li's side, and said softly: "Yu Li, I have been paying attention to you, you are really beautiful."

Yu Li was stunned. She didn't expect Director Li to express his feelings to her at this time.

She felt a little embarrassed, but also a little flattered, "Director Li, you are too kind."

Chen Fei quickly realized what was happening. He quickly returned to Yu Li's side and blocked Director Li's sight with his body. "Director Li, there are many other guests at the banquet who need you to greet them."

Director Li looked at Fade Chen with a hint of displeasure in his eyes, but he finally nodded and turned away.

Chen Fei gently held Yu Li's hand and said, "Don't worry, I'm here."

Yu Li looked at Chen Fei and knew that no matter what happened, Chen Fei would protect her and make her feel safe.

As for Sha Zhu, he was observing all this quietly from the side, feeling a little lost.

He originally thought that his plan would succeed, but now it seems that the relationship between Chen Fei and Yu Li is much stronger than he thought.

After the banquet, Nanluoguxiang returned to peace again.

At dusk in Nanluoguxiang, Yu Haitang looked at her sister and Chen Fei walking side by side. She had always envied the close relationship between her sister and Chen Fei. But now, she found that deep in her heart, she had quietly developed special feelings for Chen Fei.

Chen Fei sent the two sisters back to the dormitory. After watching them enter the corridor, he turned around and walked home alone.

He didn't know that his existence had already caused waves in Haitang's heart.

In the courtyard, residents were busy helping the Jia family rebuild the house that was damaged by the accident.

The yard was filled with wood and bricks, and everyone's faces were filled with smiles of unity and mutual assistance.

This is the warmest corner of Nanluoguxiang, where everyone is willing to lend a helping hand to their neighbors.

Sha Zhu was moving among the crowd. He found Qin Huairu and reminded her about introducing her cousin.

"You said before that you would introduce your cousin to me. How is that going?" Sha Zhu's face was full of anticipation.

Qin Huairu dusted off her hands and replied with a smile: "Shazhu, I have contacted my cousin and she will be able to come to Nanluoguxiang soon. However, you have to pay for the fare yourself. I can't help you here."

Sha Zhu nodded quickly, "No problem, I'll pay for it. As long as my cousin can come, everything else is not a problem."

Qin Huairu shook her head, "Silly Zhu, I can't let her live in your house. You have to find a suitable place for her to live."

Sha Zhu was stunned for a moment, then joked: "Do you think I look like a bad guy? I promise I will take good care of my cousin."

Qin Huairu smiled and patted Sha Zhu's shoulder. "Rules are rules. Go and prepare a place to live."

Sha Zhu smiled helplessly, turned around and prepared to leave.

At this moment, he saw Chen Fei returning to the courtyard, and he couldn't help feeling a little dissatisfied.

"Why are you back again?" There was a hint of sourness in Sha Zhu's tone.

Chen Fei looked at Sha Zhu, somewhat puzzled, "Sha Zhu, I'm going home to get some things. I have to go help the Jia family later. What's wrong with you?"

Sha Zhu waved his hands, "It's okay, it's okay. I just think that you should take a break after being around Yu Li all day long."

Chen Fei smiled slightly and did not take Sha Zhu's words to heart.

He knew Sha Zhu's temper, and he also knew that his heart only belonged to Yu Li.

As night falls, the lights in Nanluoguxiang gradually light up.

Chen Fei and Yu Li sat in front of the window of the dormitory, chatting and laughing while sharing the interesting things of the day.

Yu Haitang sat quietly in her room, looking at the starry sky outside the window, and her feelings for Chen Fei became stronger and stronger.

Sha Zhu paced back and forth in his home, thinking about how to arrange accommodation for his cousin.

He didn't want to make Qin Huairu worry, nor did he want his cousin to suffer any injustice.

No matter what, I must give my cousin a warm home.

The reconstruction work in the courtyard is still going on, and the laughter and conversations of the residents are intertwined to form the most harmonious melody in Nanluoguxiang.

The residents are busy.

The Jia family's house partially collapsed due to years of disrepair, and everyone extended a helping hand, hoping to help the Jia family rebuild their home as soon as possible.

However, in this busy atmosphere, Chen Fei seemed particularly different.

Chen Fei had just returned to the courtyard. He looked at everyone busy at work, but he did not feel the desire to join them.

I would rather enjoy a quiet rest time than engage in tiring reconstruction work.

In a corner of the courtyard, Chen Fei made a recliner. He lay on it, rocking gently and enjoying the afternoon sun.

He closed his eyes and imagined that his leisure time would be more enjoyable if there was a tape recorder playing soft music.

Chen Fei's choice was soon noticed by others.

Some of them expressed their understanding, believing that everyone has the right to choose to rest; others expressed dissatisfaction, thinking that when neighbors need help, Chen Fei should put aside his personal comfort and lend a helping hand.

“Why don’t you come over and help?” one resident asked, tools in hand.

Chen Fei opened his eyes, looked at the other party, and replied lightly: "I feel tired and want to rest for a while. Helping the Jia family rebuild is voluntary, isn't it? "

The resident sighed, "It's voluntary, but don't you think we should help each other at this time?"

Chen Fei did not answer, but closed his eyes again and immersed himself in his own world.

His relationship with the Jia family was not close, and was even somewhat distant, which might be one of the reasons why he was unwilling to help.

Xiaohan, the pet dog in the courtyard, ran over and rubbed Chen Fei's legs affectionately.

Chen Fei reached out and stroked Xiaohan's head. Its warm fur and loyal eyes made Chen Fei feel a little comforted.

As time passed, the sun gradually set, and the people in the courtyard gradually ended their day's work.

They sat together eating a simple dinner and talking about family matters, while Chen Fei sat alone on a recliner, enjoying the tranquility of the night.

"Chen Fei, are you really not coming over for dinner?" someone shouted.

Fade Chen shook his head. "No, thank you. I'm not hungry yet."

As the night deepened, the lights in the courtyard gradually went out and the residents returned to their rooms.

Chen Fei was still lying on the recliner, looking at the starry sky, thinking about his life and choices.

He knew that his behavior might cause criticism from others, but he also knew that what he needed was not the recognition of others, but his own inner peace.

In this fast-paced world, he longs to find a quiet place of his own.

In the courtyard of Nanluoguxiang, Chen Fei and his pet dog Xiaohan had a small agreement.

Whenever night falls, Chen Fei always prepares a special dinner for Xiaohan. That is the moment Xiaohan looks forward to the most.