Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

In that courtyard that has been worn down by the years, the sun shines obliquely, but it can't illuminate the haze in people's eyes. The old and young men, the aunts and the young wives, all have haggard faces, and their thin faces are full of hardships and difficulties in life. Liu Rui, as a member of this courtyard, sees it with his own eyes, is anxious in his heart, and secretly makes up his mind to find a ray of hope for everyone.

In the dead of night, Liu Rui sat alone under the dim light, frowning, tapping the table with his fingers, his mind racing, but he could never seem to catch a spark of inspiration. How could he help everyone escape this plight of hunger and cold? He scratched his head, his thoughts like a tangled mess, unable to be cut or sorted out.

At this moment, Xu Damao's voice was like a clear spring, penetrating the dull air. "Brother, I don't think your way is a good idea. We need to change our thinking." He patted my shoulder, his eyes flashing with determination and wisdom. "Didn't you smoke a lot of bacon? Although the world is difficult now, bacon is a rare commodity in the market and is very expensive. Why don't we organize everyone, take advantage of the night, quietly distribute the bacon to everyone, and then sell it in various night markets? It can not only solve the problem of food and clothing, but also make some money to supplement the family expenses."

When the boy heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had found a beacon of light guiding him in the darkness. Yes, this is indeed a good way to kill two birds with one stone! I excitedly shook Xu Damao's hand and thanked him repeatedly.

Thus, a silent action quietly kicked off. Liu Rui discussed with the young and old men in the compound, and the next evening, everyone went their separate ways, each carrying their own wild boar meat, and embarked on the journey to different night markets.

As night fell and the lights came on, the night markets were bustling. The men in our compound, who were usually taciturn or honest, turned into shrewd vendors at this moment, shouting and hawking in their own ways. The brightly colored and fragrant bacon quickly attracted the attention of many diners. They were either surprised by this rare delicacy, or sighed at the unity and tenacity of our compound, and they generously donated money and rushed to buy.

As time went by, the bacon from our compound gradually gained a reputation in the night market. Some people even came to buy it in the night market just to taste the purity and freshness of the bacon from the deep mountains and old forests. The men in the compound also gained unprecedented achievements and pride through their hard work and sweat.

Xu Damao stood in the yard, looking at the sky, thinking to himself. He felt that the recent plan with Liu Rui was going quite smoothly, but he also gradually felt that things seemed to be beyond their control. If they continued, it might cause some unnecessary trouble.

He turned his head and looked at Liu Rui, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes. Liu Rui seemed to have noticed his thoughts and frowned slightly. The two looked at each other for a moment, and Xu Damao finally said, "I think it's time to stop. If we continue, there may be problems." Liu Rui was silent for a while, then nodded in agreement.

At this time, the old and young masters in the compound also gathered around. They looked at Xu Damao and Liu Rui with gratified smiles on their faces. An old man came forward, patted Xu Damao on the shoulder, and said, "Da Mao, you are right to think so. We should have a limit in what we do and not be too greedy." Xu Damao was moved when he heard this. He knew that these old and young masters had always cared about him and supported him.

After being persuaded by everyone, Xu Damao and Liu Rui decided to give up. They distributed the money they had obtained before and then returned to their own homes. Although this plan did not meet their initial expectations, they also understood that sometimes, knowing when to stop is also a kind of wisdom. …

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the roof of the courtyard, casting a golden hue on the entire courtyard. Liu Rui brought Liu Ying to Jia Zhang's home.

When Jia Zhang saw them coming, she showed a pleasant surprise. Liu Rui smiled and said to Jia Zhang, "Aunt Jia, we came to see you." Jia Zhang was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. She held Liu Rui's hand tightly and said, "Liu Rui, you are such a good child. You still care about us."

Liu Rui looked at Jia Zhang, his eyes full of concern: "Aunt Jia, please don't say that. We are all neighbors and should help each other." Liu Ying also said: "Yes, Aunt Jia, we will always support you."

At this time, Jia Dongxu and Xu Damao came out from the inner room. When they saw Liu Rui and Liu Ying, they smiled with gratitude. Liu Rui said to them, "Dongxu, Damao, I have no objection to you selling things secretly. But you have to be careful and don't get caught." Jia Dongxu and Xu Damao nodded and said, "Liu Rui, don't worry, we will be careful."

Jia Zhang was moved by Liu Rui's words. She knew that Liu Rui was a kind child. He not only did not blame them, but supported them. She felt that her previous prejudice against Liu Rui was too much, but now Liu Rui had forgiven them so generously.

Tears flashed in Jia Zhang's eyes. She looked at Liu Rui gratefully and said, "Thank you, Xiao Rui. I had some misunderstandings about you before, but now I understand that you are a good person."

Liu Rui smiled and replied, "Aunt Jia, please don't say that. We are all neighbors and should help each other. Besides, I also believe that Jia Dongxu and Xu Damao will become better people."

Jia Zhang nodded, and she decided to get along well with Liu Rui and be a good neighbor. She realized that the relationship between people can be changed by a good deed, and she hoped to establish a true friendship with Liu Rui.

The courtyard was filled with warmth and emotion in the evening. The arrival of Liu Rui and Liu Ying made Jia Zhang feel the love and support of their neighbors. Their kindness and tolerance also deeply touched Jia Dongxu and Xu Damao.

Jia Dongxu and Xu Damao stood aside and watched all this silently. They were moved by Liu Rui's generosity, and a strong sense of self-blame surged in their hearts. They realized how stupid and wrong their past behavior was, and Liu Rui's kindness gave them a chance to start a new life.

Jia Dongxu walked up to Liu Rui and said sincerely: "Xiao Rui, I'm sorry. I will definitely follow you in the future and do whatever you ask me to do. I will never make a fool of myself again!"

Xu Damao also quickly echoed, "That's right, Xiao Rui, me too! I will definitely change my bad ways and stop causing trouble. From now on, you are my boss, and I will obey you!"

Liu Rui smiled and patted their shoulders, saying encouragingly: "Jia Dongxu, Xu Damao, don't worry, as long as you work hard, the future will definitely get better and better. Let's work hard together!"

At this moment, the people in the courtyard smiled with relief. They understood that the difficulties in life are not terrible. As long as they have a kind heart, they can resolve conflicts and create a better future. And Liu Rui, with his kindness and tolerance, made the whole courtyard more harmonious and full of hope.