Siheyuan: Killing the gods against the will of heaven, causing great suffering to all living beings

Han Xiaodong discovered that Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang often appeared at the lumber yard.

The summer in the city gradually became hotter. The shade of the trees in the courtyard became a good place for people to cool off. Han Xiaodong was busy in the lumber yard as usual. He found that Yan Bugui's two sons, Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang, were often seen in the lumber yard recently.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, this order is a bit large, you have to work harder." Old Li said while wiping his sweat.

"Don't worry, Brother Li, I will definitely not let you down." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile. He looked at Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang not far away, feeling a little confused.

Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang seemed to be looking for something in the lumber yard, talking in low voices from time to time, looking nervous. Han Xiaodong felt a little strange, but did not ask any more questions, just continued to concentrate on his work.

At noon, the workers were all resting. Han Xiaodong was sitting aside with his lunch box. Old Li came over and whispered, "Han Xiaodong, have you noticed that the two guys from the Yan family have been coming to our place lately?"

"Yeah, I noticed it too. I wonder what they are doing." Han Xiaodong nodded in response, feeling a little alert.

"I heard that they are a little short of money recently. Could they be here to steal wood?" Old Li frowned and said in a low voice.

"It's hard to say. We have to be careful." Han Xiaodong replied and decided to pay more attention to their movements in the future.

After finishing work in the afternoon, Han Xiaodong deliberately stayed in the lumberyard, pretending to sort out tools, but actually secretly observing the actions of Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang. He saw the two men wandering around the warehouse furtively, and he became even more suspicious.

"Han Xiaodong, aren't you going home yet?" Foreman Master Wang came over and asked with concern.

"Oh, I'll tidy it up and leave right away." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile, thinking in his mind how to investigate it thoroughly.

When he got home in the evening, Han Xiaodong told Xiaoling about this matter. Xiaoling also felt that something was a little strange.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, you have to be careful and don't let them find out that you are staring at them." Xiaoling said worriedly.

"Don't worry, I will pay attention." Han Xiaodong comforted, but he was determined to get to the bottom of it.

In the next few days, Han Xiaodong continued to work in the lumber yard, while secretly observing Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang. He found that the two often wandered around the lumber yard and sometimes sneaked into the warehouse.

One night, Han Xiaodong decided to follow them. He quietly followed the two and saw them walk into an alley and finally enter an inconspicuous shop.

Han Xiaodong waited outside for a while and saw two people coming out, holding several packages in their hands and looking hurried. Han Xiaodong became even more confused and decided to find a chance to ask Yan Bugui the next day.

The next morning, Han Xiaodong ran into Yan Bugui in the yard. He walked over and said casually, "Brother Yan, your two boys have been hanging around the lumberyard lately. Are they looking for a job?"

After hearing this, Yan Bugui looked a little embarrassed, "Han Xiaodong, they are short of money recently, so they are looking for some work to do."

"Oh, so that's the case. That's good." Han Xiaodong nodded, but he became more suspicious in his heart.

That night, Han Xiaodong and Xiaoling sat in the yard to discuss countermeasures. Xiaoling suggested: "Brother Han Xiaodong, we have to find an opportunity to ask them what they are doing."

"Yeah, that makes sense. I decided to follow them again tomorrow to see what they are up to." Han Xiaodong nodded in agreement.

The next night, Han Xiaodong followed Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang again. This time he was more careful and tried not to be discovered by the two. After following them for a while, Han Xiaodong found that they entered an abandoned warehouse.

Han Xiaodong hid in the dark and saw two people moving some wood from the warehouse and loading it into a small truck. Han Xiaodong was shocked and realized that they were indeed stealing wood. He decided to go back and tell Master Wang.

The next morning, Han Xiaodong told Master Wang about the situation. Master Wang looked serious and said, "We can't act rashly. We have to find a way to catch them in the act."

"Yes, we have to be careful." Han Xiaodong nodded in agreement.

That night, Han Xiaodong and Master Wang discussed a plan to catch Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang in the act. They lay in ambush near the warehouse, waiting for the two to arrive.

After a while, Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang arrived. They quietly entered the warehouse and started moving the wood. Just as they were loading the truck, Master Wang and his men rushed out.

"What are you doing!" Master Wang shouted.

Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang turned pale with fear and dropped the wood in their hands. They knew that their plan had been exposed and tried to escape, but were stopped by their fellow workers.

"Don't even think about running away. Tell the truth!" Master Wang said sternly.

Yan Jiecheng lowered his head and dared not speak. But Yan Jiefang could not help crying, "I'm sorry, we have no choice, our family is really too poor..."

"You are stealing, which is illegal." Master Wang said sternly, "We have to report this to the factory."

Yan Jiecheng had no choice but to whisper, "We were wrong. Please don't call the police. We are willing to compensate you."

Han Xiaodong looked at them with mixed feelings. He knew that their family was in financial difficulty, but stealing was wrong after all. In the end, Master Wang decided to give them a chance, asking them to compensate for the loss and write a letter of guarantee not to do it again.

After the matter was resolved, Han Xiaodong returned home, feeling relieved. After listening to his story, Xiaoling also felt that the matter was handled fairly well.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, you really did the right thing this time." Xiaoling said appreciatively, her eyes full of approval.

"I hope they can remember this lesson and never make the same mistake again." Han Xiaodong said with emotion, his heart full of expectations for the future.

Han Xiaodong went home and bought a pound of Lao Sijiucheng sesame paste.

The summer sun shines through the big trees in the courtyard, casting a patch of light and shadow on the ground. Han Xiaodong just came back from the lumberyard, carrying a heavy bag of sesame paste in his hand. This is the most authentic sesame paste in the old city, with a fragrant aroma. He knows that Xiaoling likes to eat sesame paste noodles the most, so he bought a pound of it this time to give her a surprise.

Walking into the yard, Han Xiaodong saw the neighbors gathered together to chat. Yan Bugui and Qin Huairu were standing aside talking, Liu Haizhong was sitting on an old chair with a cup of tea in his hand, and Jia Dongxu and Jia Zhangshi were also beside him. Seeing Han Xiaodong come in, everyone greeted him.

"Han Xiaodong, why did you come back so early today?" Yan Bugui asked with a smile.

"I finished my work early today, so I came back early." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile, raising the sesame sauce in his hand, "I bought some good things by the way and made sesame sauce noodles for Xiaoling."

"Oh, this is good stuff!" Qin Huairu smelled the aroma of sesame paste, and a trace of envy flashed in her eyes, "You guys really love your wife."

"Haha, Xiaoling has worked hard, so it's only right that we buy her something she likes." Han Xiaodong said with a smile, but he was secretly proud of himself.

"What a good man he is. Unlike my husband, who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun all day long." Jia Zhang said with a pout.

"Hey, Aunt Zhang, stop complaining. Things will get better," Liu Haizhong advised.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, you are getting more and more powerful. Now even Mr. Li looks at you differently." Jia Dongxu said enviously.

"It's nothing, it's all thanks to the support of the boss and everyone." Han Xiaodong said modestly, but his heart was full of pride.

Walking into his room, Han Xiaodong saw Xiaoling tidying up the room. She heard the sound, turned around and saw Han Xiaodong coming in, with a surprised smile on her face.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, you're back! Why are you back so early today?" Xiaoling put down the work in her hands, walked over and asked.

"I finished my work early today, and I bought you your favorite Lao Sijiucheng sesame sauce." Han Xiaodong said with a smile and handed the sesame sauce to her.

"Wow, it's really the sesame paste from Old Sijiu City!" Xiaoling happily took the sesame paste, her face full of joy, "Brother Han Xiaodong, you are so nice!"

"I'm glad you like it. I'll make you sesame noodles in the evening." Han Xiaodong said lovingly, his heart filled with warmth.

After dinner, Han Xiaodong and Xiaoling sat in the yard to enjoy the cool air. In the courtyard, the neighbors also came out to get some fresh air. Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong sat aside to chat, while Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi discussed household matters. Han Xiaodong looked at this harmonious scene and felt a long-lost peace in his heart.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, did the boss say anything today?" Xiaoling asked softly, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

"Well, Mr. Li is very satisfied with our wood and praised me for my good eyesight." Han Xiaodong said with a smile, his heart full of a sense of accomplishment.

"That's great, Brother Han Xiaodong, I knew you could do it!" Xiaoling said happily, with pride flashing in her eyes.

At this time, Yan Bugui came over with a cup of tea in his hand and said with a smile: "Han Xiaodong, did the boss mention the new project today?"

"Yes, Mr. Li said this project is very important to our lumber yard and he hopes we can all work hard to do a good job." Han Xiaodong replied, thinking about how to perform better in this project.

"This opportunity is not small, you have to seize it." Yan Bugui said meaningfully, with a hint of encouragement in his eyes.

"Thank you Brother Yan for the reminder. I will definitely work hard." Han Xiaodong said gratefully, his heart full of motivation.

The next day, Han Xiaodong came to the lumberyard early to start a new day's work. While he was busy, he suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, you are here!" Yan Jiecheng walked over and said with a smile.

"Jie Cheng, why are you here?" Han Xiaodong was a little surprised, but he secretly became alert in his heart.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, I heard that you are doing well at your job here, so I came to see you." Yan Jiecheng said with a flattering smile on his face.

"Oh, really? Thank you for coming to see me." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile, but he was guessing in his heart the real purpose of his visit.