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

Today is the Dragon Boat Festival. Children on the street gathered early, holding colorful silk threads and sachets in their hands, running around in the yard, laughing constantly. Han Xiaodong was about to go out, and just as he walked to the door, he saw the children running happily, some even holding small boat models, imitating the adults racing dragon boats.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, Brother Han Xiaodong! Come and play too!" Banggeng ran to Han Xiaodong, holding a small wooden dragon boat in his hand, his eyes sparkling.

Han Xiaodong smiled, squatted down and touched Banggeng's head: "Where are you going to play?"

"We are going to the entrance of the alley. We heard that adults are racing dragon boats there!" Banggeng waved the dragon boat in his hand excitedly.

"Yes, Brother Han Xiaodong, you should go and have a look too!" The brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu also ran over and eagerly invited Han Xiaodong to go with them.

Han Xiaodong nodded and stood up: "Okay, let's go and take a look together."

The group walked towards the entrance of the alley happily, and the neighbors in the courtyard also came out one after another, everyone wanted to take advantage of the festive atmosphere to have some fun. Yan Bugui ate the rice dumplings in his hand and said to Han Xiaodong with a smile: "Han Xiaodong, today is a good day, you should go out more, don't stay at home writing your stuff all the time."

"Well, Uncle Yan, I just came out to get some fresh air." Han Xiaodong smiled back and walked out with everyone.

Walking to the entrance of the alley, a lively scene came into view. A simple viewing platform was set up by the river, and the dragon boats were neatly arranged on the river. The racers were ready. The two sides of the river were crowded with people, and everyone was cheering for the upcoming competition. Han Xiaodong saw Qin Huairu in the crowd. She was holding her son Xiaodang and looking at the competition field with her eyes full of anticipation.

"Sister Qin, you're here so early." Han Xiaodong walked over and greeted Qin Huairu.

"Yes, bring Xiaodang out to watch the fun. He has never seen a dragon boat race." Qin Huairu responded with a smile.

As soon as Xiaodang saw Han Xiaodong, he immediately stretched out his hands to hug him. Han Xiaodong took him with a smile: "Xiaodang, are you happy today?"

Xiao Dang giggled, patted Han Xiaodong's face, and said in a baby voice: "Uncle Han Xiaodong, boat!"

"Yes, there are a lot of beautiful boats today." Han Xiaodong lifted Xiaodang a little higher so that he could see more clearly.

At this time, the gong sounded, and the dragon boats rushed out like arrows, stirring up waves of water. The onlookers cheered, and the atmosphere reached a climax. Han Xiaodong looked at the scene in front of him, and his heart was also filled with excitement. It seemed that his whole body was moving forward with the dragon boats, and he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sense of power in his heart.

Just then, Han Xiaodong felt a pat on his shoulder. He turned around and saw Yi Zhonghai standing behind him with a mysterious smile on his face.

"Han Xiaodong, are you interested in participating in a competition?" Yi Zhonghai asked.

Han Xiaodong was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "I don't have any water skills, how can I participate in the competition?"

"It's not a water game, it's a tug-of-war competition in the alley. We are short of one person in our yard, and I saw that you are a strong man, so I thought of asking you to help." Yi Zhonghai explained.

Han Xiaodong nodded: "Okay, I just want to stretch my muscles."

Yi Zhonghai led Han Xiaodong to an open space where many people had gathered. They formed a circle with a thick tug-of-war rope in the middle. Yan Jiecheng, Liu Haizhong and others were also there. When they saw Han Xiaodong coming, they all came over to say hello.

"Han Xiaodong, you have to perform well today. The honor of our hospital depends on you." Liu Haizhong patted Han Xiaodong on the shoulder and said half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Don't worry, I will do my best." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile.

At the start of the competition, Han Xiaodong and his teammates held the rope tightly, leaned forward slightly, and had a determined look in their eyes. Opposite them was a team from a neighboring courtyard, all of whom were strong young men and looked difficult to deal with.

With the referee's order, the game began. Both sides put in their best efforts, and the rope swayed violently in the middle. Han Xiaodong felt a strong pulling force that almost pulled him down. He gritted his teeth, planted his feet firmly on the ground, and concentrated all his strength on his hands and shoulders.

"Come on, Han Xiaodong! Come on!" The audience around cheered for Han Xiaodong and the others, and the atmosphere was tense and warm.

Han Xiaodong felt an unprecedented power. He widened his eyes and glanced at his teammates. Everyone was struggling and sweat was running down their cheeks. Han Xiaodong secretly made up his mind that he must not lose.

Suddenly, Han Xiaodong felt that the opponent's pulling force seemed to have weakened a little. He seized this opportunity and pulled back hard, and his teammates followed him. Gradually, the middle point of the rope began to move towards Han Xiaodong and his team, and the cheers at the scene became louder.

"Now is the time! Let's all work together!" Han Xiaodong shouted, and everyone burst out with their last bit of strength at the same time, finally pulling the opponent to stagger and lose balance.

The referee raised the flag and announced that Han Xiaodong and his team had won. Thunderous applause and cheers broke out at the scene. Han Xiaodong and his teammates hugged each other tightly, and everyone had a smile of victory on their faces.

"Well done, Han Xiaodong! You are our hero!" Yan Bugui walked over, patted Han Xiaodong on the back, his face full of appreciation.

"This time it's all thanks to Han Xiaodong, otherwise we might not have won." Yi Zhonghai also said with a smile.

Han Xiaodong smiled shyly: "This is the result of everyone's hard work. I just did my part."

After the race, everyone returned to the river to continue watching the dragon boat race. Han Xiaodong felt that today's festival was particularly meaningful, not only because of the race, but also because of the power of unity and friendship between neighbors.

As the sky gradually darkened, Han Xiaodong sat by the river with his neighbors, watching the sunset in the distance slowly sink into the horizon. Qin Huairu held Xiaodang, who had already fallen asleep, and hummed a nursery rhyme. Jia Dongxu and Banggeng were talking and laughing beside them, chatting about the fun things that happened during the day. The deaf old lady sat aside, watching all this quietly, with a kind smile on her face.

Han Xiaodong took a deep breath and felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction and happiness. He knew that this courtyard and these neighbors were an indispensable part of his life. No matter what happened in the future, they would face it together and get through it together.

As the night deepened, Han Xiaodong stood up, said goodbye to his neighbors, and slowly walked back to his hut. When he opened the door, everything in the house was still the same as usual, with manuscripts and books piled on the desk. Han Xiaodong walked to the desk, lit an oil lamp, picked up a pen, and continued to write his story.

"Today is such a beautiful day." Han Xiaodong thought to himself, and the words he wrote became much smoother.

The night sky outside the window was dotted with stars, and the courtyard gradually returned to tranquility, with only the occasional sound of wind and the chirping of insects in the distance. Han Xiaodong continued to immerse himself in his creation under the dim light, with various scenes from the day appearing in his mind.

Han Xiaodong bought some water guns and some summer equipment and played with everyone.

In the 1970s, the summer heat waves swept through the city. In the courtyard of the quadrangle, the sound of cicadas was endless. Several elderly people gathered under the shade of the trees, fanning themselves with cattail leaves and chatting. Han Xiaodong walked out of the house, holding a cloth bag with several newly bought toys in it.

"Han Xiaodong, what treasure did you buy?" Liu Haizhong was sharp-eyed and asked curiously when he saw the bag in Han Xiaodong's hand.

Han Xiaodong smiled mysteriously: "This is a surprise prepared for everyone, you will know in a moment."

Qin Huairu just came back from outside. Seeing the bag in Han Xiaodong's hand, she came over and asked, "Han Xiaodong, what's this good stuff?"

Han Xiaodong took out a few colorful water guns from his bag and said with a smile, "It's so hot this day, I bought a few water guns, let's play with water and cool down together."

"Oh, Brother Han Xiaodong, you are so thoughtful!" Bang Geng jumped up excitedly, "Give me one, I want to have a big fight with my friends!"

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu also came over, staring at the water gun in Han Xiaodong's hand: "Brother Han Xiaodong, give us one too!"

Han Xiaodong distributed water guns to several children and took out several long water pipes from the bag: "These are used to collect water. Everyone can get water from the tap in the yard and then have a water fight with each other."

"Han Xiaodong, you are such a live treasure!" Yan Bugui said with a smile, "This kind of activity is just what we need on this day. You really know how to enjoy life."

"Yes, Han Xiaodong, your idea is great!" Yi Zhonghai also agreed with a smile.

The children could not wait to run to the faucet, filled their water guns, and began to chase and play with each other in the yard. Banggeng ran to Han Xiaodong, raised his water gun and sprayed him: "Brother Han Xiaodong, look at the power of my water gun!"

Han Xiaodong dodged with a smile, picked up his water gun and fought back: "You little rascal, watch me!"

Water splashed everywhere, laughter rose and fell, and the whole courtyard instantly turned into a joyful water battlefield. Qin Huairu held Xiaodang in her arms, watching the lively scene with a smile on her face: "Han Xiaodong, your idea is really good, the children are so happy."

"Yes, it's such a hot day. If we play in the water together, we will feel cooler." Han Xiaodong answered with a smile. He felt satisfied in his heart. Looking at everyone's happy faces, he felt that his mood became much more relaxed.

"Han Xiaodong, do you have any extra water guns?" Liu Haizhong asked, "My little fat boy wants to play with it, too."

Han Xiaodong took out another water gun from the bag and handed it to Liu Haizhong: "Of course, it's more fun when everyone plays together."