Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

The sky was low and covered with dark clouds, as if foreshadowing something ominous. Liu Yi stood under the old locust tree at the entrance of the alley, looking at the sudden storm, with an indescribable throbbing in his heart. This storm was different from any he had known in his previous life. It brought an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if it was going to drag the whole world into it.

The young and old men in the courtyard of No. 95 Nanluoguxiang also began to feel this unusual atmosphere. They put away their usual leisure and casualness, became trembling with fear, and dared not go out easily. Even those who usually liked to chat and join in the fun, now kept their mouths shut, fearing that they would accidentally cause trouble.

"Reciting quotations every day, this is really new." Liu Yi muttered to himself. He remembered that in his previous life, such scenes only appeared in the mouths of his elders. Now, the residents get up early and go to bed late every day, reciting the quotations that he is familiar with. Although he has never experienced that era, such an atmosphere still makes him feel a little uncomfortable.

The landlords and capitalists were like ants on a hot pot, anxious and restless. They knew that the coming of this storm meant that their good days were coming to an end. The days when they had relied on power and wealth to oppress the people would be gone forever. Fear and despair were revealed in their eyes, but they could do nothing about it.

Liu Yi took a deep breath and felt the torrent of history. He knew that this storm was not just a change in the weather, but also a social change. As a witness of this change, he would personally experience all the ups and downs.

He looked up at the sky and saw that the dark clouds were getting denser and the center of the storm seemed to be approaching. He felt an inexplicable urge to leave his mark in this storm. No matter how the future changes, he will stick to his beliefs and ideals.

At the home of the second uncle Liu Haizhong, He Yuzhu, Xu Damao and Liu Yi sat together, discussing the current predicament with worried looks on their faces.

"I'm busy reciting quotations from the past every day. How can I find the time to find food?" Xu Damao complained. His stomach was already growling with hunger.

He Yuzhu frowned and thought about countermeasures: "This is not a solution. We have to find a way to solve the problem of food."

Liu Yi agreed, "Yes, but now everyone is busy reciting quotations from the past, so who has the time to prepare food?"

Several people were arguing with each other. Liu Haizhong sat aside, smoking silently, feeling very anxious.

"How about we secretly get some food?" Xu Damao suggested.

"No, it will be troublesome if we are discovered." He Yuzhu immediately objected.

"Then what do you say we should do? We can't just starve like this!" Xu Damao said dissatisfiedly.

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment, and suddenly an idea came to his mind: "I have an idea! We can use the evening time to dig some wild vegetables in the fields, or catch some fish in the river."

"Will this work?" Liu Yi was a little skeptical.

"It's better than doing nothing." He Yuzhu said firmly.

After some discussion, they decided to go out and look for food together at night.

In that special era, people's lives were full of difficulties and challenges, but they were still trying to find hope for survival.

"Wife, Zhuzi, Damao Dongxu and I are going to find some food tonight, what do you think?"

Liu Ying looked at her husband and said with a smile, "Although I don't know how you got the food, we don't lack it at home. Be careful when you go with them and don't cause any trouble!"

At night, Liu Yi and others quietly walked out of the house, holding flashlights and walking carefully towards the fields.

At night, the moonlight was dim and everything was quiet. He Yuzhu, Xu Damao and Liu Yi went out under the cover of darkness. Along the way, they walked carefully, trying to avoid making any noise to avoid attracting other people's attention.

After arriving at the destination, they began to act separately. He Yuzhu and Xu Damao were responsible for digging wild vegetables, while Liu Yi went to the river to catch fish.

Liu Yi took a flashlight, quietly walked to the river, and then shone the light on the water. The river water flickered faintly under the moonlight, calm as a mirror. He carefully observed the water surface, hoping to find some traces of small fish.

Sure enough, after a while, he saw several small fish swimming in the water. Their figures were looming, and they seemed to be unaware of the surrounding environment. Liu Yi was delighted and quietly walked to the water's edge and reached out to catch the small fish. However, these small fish were very clever. When Liu Yi's hand was about to touch them, they quickly turned around and swam away, disappearing without a trace.

The failure of the first attempt did not discourage Liu Yi, as he knew that catching fish requires patience and skill. So he continued to search along the river bank, looking for new targets. After a while, he found a group of small fish gathered next to a stone. This time, he changed his strategy and did not reach out to catch them directly. Instead, he gently placed the flashlight on the ground and slowly approached the small fish. When he was close enough to the small fish, he suddenly made a move and quickly caught a small fish. The small fish struggled in his hand for a few times, but was finally put into his pocket.

With the successful experience, Liu Yi's confidence increased greatly. Next, he caught a few more fish. At the same time, He Yuzhu and Xu Damao also received good news that they had dug up some wild vegetables.

The three returned home with their harvests, their faces filled with joy. Although life was full of difficulties and challenges, they found a way to survive through their own efforts. In this difficult era, they learned to unite and help each other. That night, they not only harvested food, but also hope and courage.