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

Han Xiaodong shook his head: "Thank you, Uncle Haizhong. Work is fine, but I feel a little heavy today."

Liu Haizhong patted his shoulder and said, "Han Xiaodong, if you feel down, you can come and talk to us. We are all family, so you're welcome."

"I'll adjust my mood."

The children were playing in the yard. When they saw Han Xiaodong coming, they all surrounded him.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, tell us a story!" Banggeng held Han Xiaodong's hand, his eyes full of anticipation.

Han Xiaodong smiled and patted Bang Geng's head: "Okay, today I will tell you a story about a brave soldier."

The children sat around Han Xiaodong, and Han Xiaodong began to tell the stories of the heroic deeds of those soldiers. The children listened with great interest, with reverence in their eyes.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, these soldiers are so great!" Liu Guangtian exclaimed.

Han Xiaodong nodded: "Yes, they even sacrificed their lives for the country. We should always remember their sacrifice."

After telling the story, the children expressed their desire to learn from those heroes and become responsible and accountable people.

Late at night, Han Xiaodong returned to his room, lay on the bed, and thought about today's experience, and his heart gradually calmed down. He knew that being touched and heavy was also a kind of growth, which would make him stronger and more motivated.

The next day, he decided to turn that feeling into motivation and work harder, for himself and for those sacrificed soldiers.

"Han Xiaodong, you must work hard today!" Qin Huairu said with a smile, seeing Han Xiaodong off.

A few days later, Han Xiaodong received a mysterious package filled with various small toys. He opened the package and looked at these exquisite small toys, his heart full of curiosity and surprise.

"These toys are really nice. I wonder who gave them to me." Han Xiaodong thought to himself and decided to distribute these toys to the children in the yard so that they could have some fun.

Han Xiaodong divided the toys into several portions and prepared to share them with the children after dinner. During dinner, he told Qin Huairu and Liu Haizhong about this decision, and everyone thought it was a good idea.

"Han Xiaodong, these toys are so exquisite."

Han Xiaodong nodded: "Yes, I also think these toys are very good, so I decided to share them with everyone."

After dinner, Han Xiaodong gathered the children together and distributed toys to them. The children were very excited when they got the toys, and the whole yard was filled with laughter.

"Brother Han Xiaodong, thank you!" Banggeng said excitedly while holding a small car.

Han Xiaodong smiled and patted his head: "You're welcome, just have fun."

Liu Guangtian also held a toy airplane and said happily: "Brother Han Xiaodong, you are so nice!"

Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "As long as everyone is happy."

The yard was filled with a happy atmosphere and my heart felt extremely satisfied.

In the courtyard, Han Xiaodong's neighbors were busy with their own affairs. Qin Huairu was hanging the washed clothes in the yard, frowning as she looked at the children running around: "Banggeng, don't run so fast, be careful not to fall!" She warned while wringing out the clothes in her hands.

Yan Bugui sat on the threshold of his house, smoking a pipe leisurely, his eyes slightly narrowed, as if thinking about something. Yi Zhonghai stood in the middle of the yard, chatting with Liu Haizhong: "Old Liu, did you go to see the Dragon Boat Race this year?"

Liu Haizhong smiled and nodded: "Of course I went, it was very lively. Speaking of dragon boat races, I watched them with the adults a lot when I was a child. I still remember the scene vividly."

Han Xiaodong walked out the door and saw several children chasing and playing in the alley, holding the leaves of the rice dumplings they had just eaten. "Uncle Han Xiaodong, do you want to play too?" A little boy named Xiaohu ran over excitedly and pulled Han Xiaodong's sleeve.

Han Xiaodong smiled and rubbed Xiaohu's head: "You guys play, uncle has something to do." After that, he walked out of the alley. It was the lively time of the Dragon Boat Festival on the street. People walked together in twos and threes, talking about the grand occasion of the dragon boat race.

At the entrance of the alley, Han Xiaodong met his landlord Liu Guangtian, who was discussing the results of the dragon boat race with several neighbors. Liu Guangtian greeted Han Xiaodong enthusiastically, "Han Xiaodong, come here. I heard that you are doing something new recently."

Han Xiaodong smiled and shook his head: "Nothing, just a little invention to bring some convenience to everyone."

After hearing this, Liu Guangfu patted Han Xiaodong on the shoulder and said, "You are quite capable, young and promising. You have a bright future."

"Uncle Liu, don't praise me like that. I'm just tinkering around." Han Xiaodong said modestly, but in his heart he felt a little proud that he was recognized by his neighbors.

Yan Jiecheng came over, his eyes sparkling: "Han Xiaodong, I heard that your water pump is very useful. I can't pump water from the well at my home. Can you help me take a look?"

"No problem, Uncle Yan, I'll go over and take a look later." Han Xiaodong readily agreed. He is always willing to help others, especially to the neighbors who have lived with him for many years, and he is not stingy with his time and energy.

Han Xiaodong continued walking forward. The shops on both sides of the street were hung with colorful rice dumplings and mugwort, and the air was filled with a faint herbal fragrance. The vendors shouted enthusiastically, soliciting passers-by.

Suddenly, a fierce sound of gongs and drums came from the front. Han Xiaodong looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of people gathered by the river, watching the dragon boat race. The children ran around excitedly, pulling the hands of the adults and begging them to see more clearly.

Han Xiaodong squeezed into the crowd and saw several dragon boats competing fiercely in the river. The crew members on each dragon boat waved their oars and paddled vigorously, splashing water everywhere. The scene was very lively. The drummer on the bow beat the drum rhythmically to cheer the crew members.

"Look, the red dragon boat is in the lead!" a little girl shouted excitedly, pointing towards the river.

Han Xiaodong was also infected by the warm atmosphere and felt relaxed. He thought of his childhood when he also laughed and chased with his friends during such festivals. That carefree time was so wonderful.

At this moment, Han Xiaodong's cell phone rang. He took out his phone and saw that it was Jia Dongxu calling. Han Xiaodong picked up the phone and heard Jia Dongxu anxiously saying, "Han Xiaodong, come to my house quickly. My mother is making a fuss again."

Han Xiaodong frowned, knowing that Jia Dongxu's mother, Jia Zhang, was a difficult person, but he still agreed: "Okay, I'll be there right away."

Han Xiaodong said goodbye to the crowd watching the dragon boat race and hurried back to the courtyard. As soon as he arrived at Jia Dongxu's door, he heard a fierce quarrel coming from inside. He took a deep breath, opened the door and walked in.

"Han Xiaodong is here, please help me persuade my mother." When Jia Dongxu saw Han Xiaodong coming in, he seemed to have seen a savior and hurried to greet him.

Jia Zhang was sitting on the kang with a gloomy face. When she saw Han Xiaodong coming in, she snorted coldly: "Han Xiaodong, you came at the right time. You should listen to what I want to say. I am an old man who worries about this family every day, but now, none of them listen to me!"

Han Xiaodong walked up to Jia Zhang and said softly, "Aunt Jia, don't be angry. Calm down first. We can talk slowly about what's going on."

Jia Zhang snorted and glared at Jia Dongxu: "His wife Qin Huairu talked back to me again today, saying that I am too controlling! Who else can take care of this family or outside the family if I don't?"

Han Xiaodong knew that this was a family conflict and it was not easy to mediate. He turned to look at Jia Dongxu, signaling him not to interrupt, and then continued to say to Jia Zhang: "Auntie, Dongxu and Qin Huairu are also doing this for the good of the family. Maybe their methods are a little different. Please bear with us. We are all family. If you have anything to say, talk it out and everything will be fine."

Jia Zhang was still not giving in: "Talk nicely? When have they ever talked to me nicely? Who am I busying myself for every day?"

Han Xiaodong patiently advised: "Auntie, you have contributed a lot to this family. Everyone has seen it and is grateful. Dongxu, Qin Huairu, you also come over here, apologize to Auntie, and talk it out."

Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu looked at each other. Although they were somewhat reluctant, for the sake of family harmony, they still walked up to Jia Zhang and whispered, "Mom, I'm sorry. We didn't do it well. Please don't be angry."

Seeing her son and daughter-in-law's sincere attitude, Jia Zhang's anger subsided a lot and she sighed, "Forget it, forget it. I am just an old man who talks a lot. You should discuss things more often in the future and don't always talk back."

Seeing this, Han Xiaodong smiled and said, "That's right. The most important thing for a family is to live in harmony. Auntie, don't worry too much. Young people have their own ideas. Let's give them more space."

Jia Zhang nodded, a trace of fatigue flashed in her eyes: "Han Xiaodong, you are right. I am old too, and it is time to let go of many things."

Han Xiaodong breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that he had finally resolved a family crisis. He said goodbye to Jia Dongxu's family and returned to his home. Just as he was about to enter the house, he saw the deaf old lady sitting at the door, staring blankly into the distance.

"Old lady, you are sitting here alone. It's so hot. Do you want me to help you go in?" Han Xiaodong walked over and asked with concern.

The deaf old lady smiled and shook her head: "No, I'll just sit for a while and look at the sky."

Han Xiaodong nodded and sat down with the deaf old lady. The noise in the yard gradually died down, and the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the ground, casting a warm golden glow on the courtyard. Han Xiaodong looked at all this familiarity, and his heart was filled with peace and satisfaction.

The summer in the old city is hot and full of vitality. Life in the courtyards is always lively, with neighbors coming and going, laughter and shouting intertwined, like a never-ending drama. Han Xiaodong likes this bustle, he feels that everyone here is like his family.