Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

The overwhelming sandstorm was like a giant beast, roaring and sweeping over, engulfing the entire capital in chaos. The sky seemed to be covered by thick yellow sand, and even the sun had lost its former brilliance. The whole world fell into darkness and chaos.

Liu Yi stood in front of his house, looking firmly in the direction of the sandstorm. His eyes revealed an unquestionable certainty, he knew that the raging storm must have come from the direction of Saihanba. Years of life experience and keen perception of nature made him firmly believe this.

He turned around quickly and strode towards No. 95, Nanluoguxiang. His dear neighbors lived there, and all of them were his relatives. He had to tell them the severity of this sandstorm and let them be fully prepared.

"Everyone listen to me!" Liu Yi's voice rang out in the yard, with a majesty that could not be ignored. "The sandstorm is coming, and we must be prepared. Every family must store several days' worth of drinking water, food, and vegetables. We can't let this storm disrupt our rhythm of life."

The neighbors nodded one after another, knowing that Liu Yi was right. They began to get busy, some moving water jars, some loading food, and others picking up vegetables from the vegetable garden. The whole yard was filled with a tense and orderly atmosphere.

Liu Yi returned to his home. He was not worried about the situation at home because he knew that his well was hidden in a solid well house and even if the sandstorm was fierce, it could not disturb the water source there.

He walked into the kitchen, opened the storage room, picked out fresh ingredients, and started to get busy. He wanted to cook a hearty meal for his family, to comfort their restless hearts that might be disturbed by the sandstorm. He skillfully cut the vegetables into neat pieces with his skillful and exquisite knife skills. Then, he poured oil into the pot, and when the oil was hot, he added the scallions, ginger, and garlic to sauté, then added the chopped vegetables and stir-fried them. The kitchen was filled with tempting aromas.

He fried a few more fish and cooked a pot of delicious fish soup. Then, he roasted a fragrant duck, with crispy skin and tender and juicy meat. Finally, he fried several dishes of delicious vegetables, including green vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, etc., with balanced nutrition and diverse flavors. Each dish embodies his hard work and love, and he hopes that his family can feel his warmth and care at such a moment.

At the dining table, the family sat together, enjoying this sumptuous dinner. They savored the delicacies carefully prepared by Liu Yi and felt the satisfaction brought by the food. Their faces were filled with happy smiles, as if the sandstorm outside had nothing to do with them. In this warm house, they forgot the wind and cold outside, and only focused on the delicious food and family affection in front of them. Everyone ate and chatted, sharing each other's life stories and feelings, and laughter kept echoing in the house. At this moment, they found their own peace and warmth.

After dinner, the family sat in the living room, listening to music on the radio and enjoying the quiet time. Liu Yi looked at the happy smiles of his family, and his heart was filled with happiness and satisfaction.

At this moment, he remembered the horror of the sandstorm during the day and decided to share it with his family.

He told about a man he saw in a book, how he struggled forward in a sandstorm, and the mysterious old man he met. The family listened with great interest, especially the children, who were full of curiosity and yearning for adventures in the desert.

Liu Yi told his family that although the outside world is full of challenges and difficulties, as long as we unite as one, we will be able to overcome everything.

After that, he hugged his wife and children tightly, feeling the warmth of the family. In this small space, they spent an unforgettable night together.

At six in the morning, Liu Yi was already busy in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for his family. He prepared many kinds of dumplings, buns, and pancakes, hoping to make his family happy.

Looking at the raging sandstorm in the sky, Liu Yi couldn't help but sigh. He remembered his childhood, when the sky was always blue and the air was fresh. But now, sandstorms are becoming more and more frequent, and the air quality is getting worse. He doesn't know how long this situation will last, nor does he know what he can do to improve the environment.

Liu Yi served breakfast on the table and felt relieved when he saw his family enjoying the meal. He knew that his efforts were not in vain. Although the environment outside was terrible, he could create a warm and comfortable living environment for his family.

After breakfast, Liu Yi went out with his family. They put on masks and thick clothes, and prepared to go to the deaf old lady's house to play. Liu Yi looked at his family's backs and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that they would be safe and healthy. He also hoped that one day, the sandstorm would no longer rage, the sky would become blue again, and the air would become fresh again.