Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the morning light was just breaking, and the sky was tinged with a faint golden glow, indicating that this would be a good day for traveling. Liu Yi stood under the old locust tree at the gate of the compound, looking into the distance, with infinite longing for the future in his heart. Today, he was going to take Liu Ying and all the women and children on a journey to Xiangjiang, a place they had heard was full of opportunities and hope.

Thanks to Lou Bancheng's connections, the trip was arranged quite smoothly. The car was ready, and the compartment was filled with luggage, each carrying their desire for a new life. Liu Ying held the children's hands, her eyes flashing with excitement and anxiety. She gently comforted each child, telling them that there was a better home waiting for them ahead.

He Yushui and Yan Jiedi walked at the end of the team. They lowered their heads and whispered to each other from time to time. Occasionally they looked up at Liu Yi, their eyes showing both expectation and worry. Their slightly bulging bellies were pregnant with the miracle of new life, which also added a bit of special meaning to this long journey.

"Brother Yi, do you think Hong Kong is really as full of gold as we have heard?" He Yushui asked softly, her hand unconsciously stroking her belly, as if seeking reassurance.

Yan Jiedi smiled, her eyes sparkling: "Yes, I heard that the flowers there are more beautiful than those elsewhere. If the children can grow up there in the future, they will definitely be more promising than us."

Liu Yi turned around and looked at the two expectant mothers tenderly. He reached out and gently touched their slightly arched bellies, feeling mixed emotions. "I don't know if Hong Kong is full of gold. But I know that as long as our family works together, we can create our own happiness no matter where we are. For you and for the children, I am willing to give it a try."

The group set out on a journey, and the scenery along the way kept changing outside the car. But what remained unchanged was the determination and hope in their hearts. Inside the car, the laughter of the children and the occasional bird calls from outside intertwined to form a warm and hopeful melody. Liu Yi sat in the car, looking at the unknown road ahead, and silently said in his heart: "Hong Kong, we are here, with infinite longing for the future and deep attachment to home."

Arriving at Tianjin, the whole family gathered at the bustling dock, and in front of them was the passenger ship that was about to take them to an unknown world. For them, who were born and raised in Beijing and had never stepped out of their homes, this passenger ship was undoubtedly a huge and novel world. Liu Yi held Liu Ying's hand and led everyone onto the deck, and every step seemed to be stepping into another time and space.

Inside the cabin, the light was soft and unfamiliar, various mechanical devices made a slight humming sound, and the air was filled with a faint smell of oil and salty seawater. The children looked around excitedly, their fingers gently touching everything they could touch, as if they were afraid that this dream-like scene would suddenly disappear. The adults seemed more reserved, they held their bags tightly, their eyes showing both curiosity and anxiety.

As the ship slowly started moving and the waves began to gently hit the hull, an unprecedented feeling came over her. Liu Ying leaned close to Liu Yi, feeling the slight swaying of the ship, with a yearning for the unknown and a hint of panic in her heart. The children began to scream excitedly, thinking that this was the beginning of an adventure.

However, as the waves intensified, the shaking of the boat became more and more violent. Some people began to feel unwell, their faces turned pale, and they tightly grasped the handrails beside them. Vomiting sounds came one after another, and an indescribable smell filled the air. Liu Yi and Liu Ying were busy taking care of everyone, handing out water bags, patting backs, and trying their best to soothe every uneasy heart.

After three days of bumpy ride, they finally arrived at Hong Kong. The view of Victoria Harbor came into view, which was a kind of magnificence that could not be described in words. High-rise buildings stood on the seashore, and ships shuttled between them, busy and orderly. They took a taxi to the villa that Lou Bancheng bought for them. Along the way, the scenery outside the window unfolded like a picture scroll, making everyone dazzled.

When they walked into the gate of the villa, everyone was shocked by the scene before them. The spacious and bright living room, the exquisite furniture, everything seemed so luxurious and warm. Outside the window was a green garden, and in the distance was the sparkling sea, as if the whole world had become soft and beautiful.

The children ran around excitedly, exploring every room and every corner. The adults smiled at each other, their eyes sparkling with infinite longing for the future. At this moment, they seemed to have really stepped into a brand new world, a world that belonged to them, full of hope and dreams.