Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

In Nanluoguxiang in Beijing, the sun shines through the sparse clouds and sprinkles on the street, bringing a touch of warmth to this ancient alley. Liu Yi stands on the street corner, with a hint of fatigue in his eyes, but more of expectation for the future.

Two years ago, he was accused by the street office of being a suspect of reselling materials, but due to lack of solid evidence, he was eventually sentenced to clean the streets. This period was long and painful for Liu Yi. He picked up a broom every morning and swept the fallen leaves and dust on the streets, day after day, year after year.

However, time is the best medicine for healing. Two years later, Wang Qi, the director of the subdistrict office, found Liu Yi with a trace of regret on his face.

"Liu Yi, you've been really wronged over the past two years. We couldn't find any evidence of your speculation, so we had to let you do these hard labor. But from today on, you don't have to clean the streets anymore." There was a hint of warmth in Wang Qi's voice, as if he was making up for past mistakes.

Liu Yi didn't say much, but just nodded silently. He knew that this was the best result. He turned and left, feeling an inexplicable sense of relief.

When Liu Yi returned home, he saw Jia Dongxu picking up Jia Zhang from the countryside. He decided to take this opportunity to invite Jia Zhang to dinner and invite the neighbors in the compound to join him.

Liu Yi started to get busy. He walked into the kitchen and skillfully cut vegetables and fried meat. The aroma filled the air. Soon, a sumptuous meal was placed on the table. He invited the neighbors in the compound: Uncle Yi Zhonghai and Aunt Yang Yuhua, Uncle Liu Haizhong and Aunt Zhang Min, Uncle Yan Bugui and Aunt Xu Xin. Everyone sat together in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Jia Zhang looked at the meal with a hint of surprise in her eyes. She didn't expect Liu Yi to prepare this meal so carefully. When she heard about the grievances Liu Yi had suffered in the past two years, she immediately flew into a rage.

"This is outrageous! If I were still in the compound, who would dare to bully you like this?" There was a slight tremor in Jia Zhang's voice. She slammed the table, as if she was standing up for Liu Yi.

Liu Yi looked at Jia Zhang, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He knew that there were still people in this world who cared about him and supported him. He smiled and shook his head, indicating that he had moved on.

As everyone ate and talked, the atmosphere gradually became lively. Yi Zhonghai said with emotion: "Liu Yi, you have worked so hard in the past two years. But you must believe that the clear will be clear and the turbid will be turbid. Your efforts will always be rewarded."

Liu Haizhong also echoed, "Yes, Liu Yi. You have always been a down-to-earth and hard-working person. We all know what kind of person you are. If you have any difficulties in the future, feel free to ask us for help."

Liu Yi listened to everyone's words, and his heart was filled with gratitude. He knew that he was not alone. In this world, there were still a group of people who silently supported and encouraged him.

After the meal, everyone left. Liu Yi stood in front of the door, watching their backs as they left, and felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He knew that although this experience was difficult, it also made him cherish the people and things around him more.

As night fell, Liu Yi sat alone in front of the window. He looked at the starry sky outside the window, his heart full of expectations for the future. He knew that the road ahead was still long, but he was ready. He would face the future bravely and pursue his own happiness and dreams.

Liu Yi sat blankly in the pavilion in the garden, thinking about what he should do in the future, as he only had Xu Damao and Jia Dongxu, two unreliable buddies left by his side. As he thought about it, he couldn't help but sigh.

At this time, Xu Damao and Jia Dongxu came over with a smile. Xu Damao patted Liu Yi on the shoulder and said, "Brother, what are you thinking about? You look so sad." Liu Yi smiled helplessly and said, "What else can I think about? How are we going to live in the future?" Jia Dongxu said nonchalantly, "What are you afraid of? There will always be a way out. We will always find a way." Xu Damao also agreed, "That's right, the three of us are good brothers. We will shoulder any difficulties together." Liu Yi looked at the two of them, and a warm current surged in his heart. Although they were a little out of tune at ordinary times, they were still reliable at critical moments.

The three of them slowly walked into the antique pavilion and then sat down one by one. At this time, the breeze blew gently, and the leaves around the pavilion rustled, as if they were also listening to their vision and plans for the future.

Xu Damao was the first to break the silence. With excitement flashing in his eyes, he suggested enthusiastically: "Why don't we do business together! This is a good way to make money." As soon as he finished speaking, Jia Dongxu frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said: "I think it is more reliable to learn a craft. With a skill, you won't have to worry about having no food to eat wherever you go." The two expressed their opinions, and the atmosphere was a little deadlocked for a while.

At this time, Liu Yi, who had been listening silently, finally spoke. He rested his chin on his hand, his eyes were deep and firm, and he said slowly: "In my opinion, we should be down-to-earth and start with small things. After all, we don't have enough experience and strong funds. By doing small things, we can slowly accumulate experience and funds, and when the time is right, we can consider bigger things."

After hearing Liu Yi's words, Xu Damao and Jia Dongxu were stunned at first, then smiled at each other, expressing their agreement with this suggestion. Yes, you can't become fat in one bite, only by taking one step at a time can you go further and more steadily.

Having made up their minds, the three of them no longer hesitated. They stood up, dusted themselves off, and stepped out of the pavilion with confidence. The sun shone on them, illuminating their three energetic faces. At this moment, they were full of expectations and courage for the future, ready to meet the upcoming challenges. They believed that as long as they worked together and persevered, they would be able to realize their dreams and create a brilliant life of their own.