Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

He knows that everyone in the courtyard has their own difficulties and challenges, and all he can do is to try to help them find a way out. However, the current market environment is not good, and many people are facing unemployment and livelihood problems. How to find a way out under such circumstances is a huge problem.

Wang Qiang knew that selling tofu alone could not completely solve Xu Damao's problem, and even more people were still struggling. He had to find a more long-term way to help everyone improve their lives. He decided to go to the market to see the current market conditions and demand, and perhaps find some new opportunities.

The next morning, Wang Qiang came to the market again. This time he was not only there to buy things, but also to observe the changes and demand in the market. He walked through the stalls and carefully looked at the prices and sales of each commodity. The market was bustling with people and the vendors' cries were heard one after another, but Wang Qiang felt a little uneasy.

He stopped in front of a vegetable stall and started chatting with the stall owner. "How is business lately?" Wang Qiang asked with concern in his tone.

The stall owner sighed and shook his head. "It's not good. Vegetable prices have gone up recently, so fewer people are buying. Money is tight, so we try to save as much as possible."

Wang Qiang nodded and walked to the fruit stand next to him. The stall owner also had a worried look on his face. "The fruit production this year is not good, the price is much higher, and fewer people are buying."

Wang Qiang felt even more depressed. The market situation was worse than he had expected. He knew that it was not easy to find a suitable opportunity in such an environment. But he did not give up. He continued to visit several different stalls and listened carefully to their opinions and suggestions.

After returning to the courtyard, Wang Qiang told He Yuzhu about his discovery. "Yuzhu, the market situation is not very good now, and everyone's business is difficult. I wonder if there are other ways to help everyone find some new opportunities."

He Yuzhu listened and nodded, "You are right, the market environment is indeed not good, but we can't just sit there and wait for death. Do you have any specific ideas?"

Wang Qiang pondered for a while and suddenly came up with an idea. "I saw in the market that some people started to make some handicrafts. Although they didn't sell much, the price was not bad. There are also many people in our yard who are good at handicrafts. Maybe we can give it a try."

He Yuzhu's eyes lit up, "This is a good idea. Handicrafts are low-cost, unique and attractive. We can try to organize everyone to do it together and see how it works."

Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu started to promote this idea in the courtyard. At first, everyone was a little skeptical, but Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu's enthusiasm and sincerity moved them and they all expressed their willingness to try.

A few days later, the courtyard became bustling. People began to use their spare time to make various handicrafts. Some knitted sweaters, some made fabrics, and some carved small wooden pieces. Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu were responsible for contacting stalls in the market to help everyone find sales channels.

After a period of hard work, the handicrafts gradually found a market. Although the income is not too high, it is a great improvement for everyone. Xu Damao also learned to make some simple handicrafts in his spare time, which sold well.

One evening, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu were chatting in the yard, feeling relieved. "Yuzhu, you see, our efforts have finally paid off. Although the market environment is not good, as long as we unite as one, we can always find a way out," Wang Qiang said with emotion.

He Yuzhu nodded and smiled: "Yes, the key is to have confidence and perseverance. As long as everyone does not give up, we will be able to overcome difficulties."

Wang Qiang looked at the busy figures in the yard, his heart full of hope. He knew that the road ahead would still be full of challenges, but as long as he had these friends by his side, they would be able to go on together and welcome a better tomorrow.

Wang Qiang recently found that he had gained a lot of weight. He could feel the fat around his waist swaying when he walked, and his belly was obviously protruding when he sat down. He stood in front of the mirror, staring at his belly, and smiled bitterly. "I haven't exercised much in the past few years, and it turned out like this."

He decided to start exercising and regain his previous health. The next morning, Wang Qiang got up early, changed into sportswear, and decided to go to the park near the courtyard to run. The fresh air in the morning and the breeze on his face refreshed him.

As soon as he started running, he felt a little tired and his breathing became rapid. He muttered to himself: "It seems that I have really wasted my time in the past few years." Despite this, he did not give up and gritted his teeth to finish the first lap.

When he returned to the courtyard, He Yuzhu saw Wang Qiang sweating profusely and said jokingly, "Qiangzi, what's wrong with you? You suddenly started exercising. Are you trying to lose weight?"

Wang Qiang wiped the sweat off his face and panted as he said, "Yeah, I've gained a lot of weight recently. If I don't lose weight, I'll be as fat as a ball."

He Yuzhu laughed and patted his shoulder, "Okay, then I'll run with you in the future, so you'll have a companion."

Wang Qiang nodded, feeling a little warm in his heart. He knew that He Yuzhu was willing to run with him not only to supervise him, but also to make him feel supported and accompanied by someone.

A few days later, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu went to the park to run every morning. At first, Wang Qiang was always out of breath, but as time went on, his physical strength gradually recovered and running became easier. After each run, the two would sit in the park for a while, chat, and enjoy this rare quiet time.

One day, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu were running when they suddenly heard a familiar voice from behind, "Hey, why are you two running too?"

The two turned around and saw that it was Aunt Li from the courtyard. She was also exercising in the park. Wang Qiang smiled and said, "Aunt Li, Yu Zhu and I both feel that we are fat, so we decided to exercise together to lose weight."

Aunt Li smiled from ear to ear, "Okay, okay, exercise is good for your health, you two should stick with it."

Wang Qiang nodded, and he became more determined to keep exercising. Back at the courtyard, Wang Qiang also began to pay attention to his diet, reducing greasy and high-sugar foods and trying to eat light and healthy food.

A month later, Wang Qiang stood in front of the mirror and found that he had lost some weight and his belly was no longer so prominent. He felt happier and felt that he was moving in a better direction.

One evening, He Yuzhu came to Wang Qiang's house with a small gift box in his hand, "Qiangzi, I brought you something, see if you like it."