Siheyuan: Dongfang Bubai is in his arms, and all the beasts are eliminated

Yang Limin smiled slightly, motioned her to sit down, and then poured two cups of tea. "Sister Yu Li, it's nothing serious, I've just been a little busy recently. Have a sip of tea first, and I'll tell you slowly."

Yu Li took the teacup, sat down and looked at Yang Limin, waiting for his explanation.

Yang Limin sighed and began to explain the cause and effect of the incident in detail. "Actually, a lot of things happened during this period. First, the houses of several families in the courtyard were damaged by the earthquake, and I helped to repair them. Then, the neighbors saw that I was good at carpentry, so they asked me for help to repair furniture and make new cabinets. These jobs kept me very busy."

He paused and continued, "It's more than that. Some time ago, someone came to me to discuss cooperation. He said he wanted me to make some high-end furniture and was willing to pay a high price for it. It sounded like a good opportunity, but I hesitated. You know, I have always been serving the old neighbors in our courtyard house. Suddenly I have to switch to making high-end furniture. I always feel a little uneasy."

Yu Li listened attentively, frowning slightly, "Brother Yang, this is a good opportunity. Why not give it a try?"

Yang Limin smiled bitterly, "Sister, you are right, but I am used to doing things in a down-to-earth manner. I am afraid that those fancy things will make me lose my original intention. Besides, Xiao Ming's study also requires my attention during this period. I don't want to neglect my family because of my busy business."

Yu Li nodded, showing her understanding. "Brother, you do have your concerns. However, opportunities like this don't come around often. Perhaps you can think about how to balance the two? For example, find a trustworthy partner to share the work."

Yang Limin seemed to be thinking about something. "You make sense. I will think about it carefully. In fact, Yan Bugui also came to me and told me his idea. He planned to change jobs and try his luck outside. He also advised me to do it together. I am really undecided now."

Yu Li's mind moved, "Yan Bugui also has this plan? Then you can help each other and cooperate with each other, wouldn't it be more secure this way?"

Yang Limin nodded. "Yes, I have the same idea. But, there are still many things to deal with at home. My mother is old and needs someone to take care of her. In short, I am really a bit overwhelmed during this period."

Yu Li looked at Yang Limin with concern. "Brother, no matter what, we are all neighbors. If you need any help, just tell us. We will all do our best to help you."

Yang Limin nodded gratefully. "Thank you, Yu Li. I will always remember your concern and help. In fact, I feel more at ease with neighbors like you around."

Yu Li smiled, "Brother, you are also the pillar of our group. If we support each other, our lives in Siheyuan will get better and better."

Yang Limin held Yu Li's hand gratefully and said, "Yes, our courtyard is a big family. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together."

The two chatted a lot more about their future plans, how to take better care of their families, and the future of the Siheyuan. The sun gradually rose, illuminating every corner of the Siheyuan and the hope in their hearts. In this warm land, they believed that no matter how difficult the future would be, they could work together to welcome every new dawn.

He Xueyang lied that Yu Yang was her and the deputy director's child, and Yang Limin believed it.

That night, the courtyard was very lively, with several neighbors chatting and laughing. Just as the atmosphere was getting lively, He Xueyang came up to Yang Limin with a glass of wine, a little drunk, and a strange look on his face.

"Yang Liming, do you know? I heard a secret." He Xueyang narrowed his eyes and said in a mysterious tone.

Yang Limin was a little confused, but still asked patiently: "What secret?"

He Xueyang lowered his voice and leaned close to Yang Limin's ear, "Your Xiao Ming, some people say he is not your biological son, but the child of your wife and the deputy director."

As soon as these words came out, the neighbors were stunned, and the air was filled with embarrassment and uneasiness. Yang Limin's face immediately turned pale, and he stared at He Xueyang closely, trying to see the truth from his eyes.

"What do you mean? Do you have any evidence?" Yang Liming's voice was low and a little angry.

He Xueyang felt a little guilty when he saw this, but he still said, "I just heard about it. As for whether it's true or not, you can go back and ask your wife and you'll know."

Yang Limin's heart was in turmoil. He didn't dare to believe it, nor did he want to believe it. But He Xueyang's words were like a thorn that pierced his heart deeply and could not be ignored. He suppressed his anger and doubts, stood up, quietly left the crowd, and returned home.

When they entered the house, Liu Shuxian was busy doing housework. Seeing that Yang Limin looked unhappy, she asked with concern, "What's wrong with you? You look so unhappy."

Yang Limin was silent for a moment, and finally spoke, "Shuxian, I have something to ask you, you have to answer me honestly."

Liu Shuxian was startled by his tone. She put down her work and looked at him seriously. "What's wrong? Ask me."

Yang Limin took a deep breath and said as calmly as possible, "Xiao Ming... is he really our child? Is there anything between you and the deputy director..."

Liu Shuxian's face turned pale instantly, and a trace of shock and pain flashed in her eyes. She was stunned for several seconds before she reacted, her voice trembling a little, "Who told you this? How could you have such an idea?"

Yang Limin felt mixed emotions when he saw her reaction. "It was He Xueyang who said that Xiao Ming was your child with the deputy director. I didn't want to believe it, but..."

Liu Shuxian shook her head with tears in her eyes. "What you heard is all nonsense! Xiao Ming is our child, there is no doubt about that. I am heartbroken that you would doubt me and the deputy director."

Yang Limin looked at the tears in his wife's eyes, and his heart ached. He realized that he might be wrong, but the doubts in his heart had not completely dissipated, "Why would He Xueyang say that?"

Liu Shuxian wiped away the tears from her eyes and said firmly, "I don't know why he said that. But I can tell you that I have never let you down, and I have never let this family down. Xiaoming is our child, you should trust me and our family."

Yang Limin took a deep breath and tried to calm down. He knew that He Xueyang's words could not be trusted, but this sentence planted the seeds of doubt in his heart. He looked at his wife's determined eyes, and his heart gradually calmed down, and he decided not to dwell on it.