Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 777 Even if you say

Fireworks in the courtyard

It was five o'clock in the morning, and it was still light. The big locust tree in the alley was looming in the mist. Uncle Li pushed open the mottled red lacquer door of the courtyard, and with a squeak, the sparrows on the wall flew away. As usual, he carried the birdcage to the entrance of the alley, and the crisp cry of the thrush in the cage broke the silence of the early morning. This is a typical Beijing courtyard, with blue bricks and gray tiles, carved beams and painted buildings. Although it has experienced the vicissitudes of time, it still exudes a sense of ancient charm. There are four families living in the courtyard. Uncle Li's family lives in the main house, the west wing is the Zhang family, the newly married couple Xiao Wang and Xiao Chen live in the east wing, and the south room is the tenant Lao Zhou. Uncle Li just walked to the breakfast stall at the entrance of the alley when he ran into Aunt Zhang who was coming back from a walk. Aunt Zhang was holding the vegetables she had just bought and she shouted from a distance: "Old Li, your washing machine is too noisy. My child was having trouble doing his homework last night!" Uncle Li frowned and said: "Aunt Zhang, you can't say that. We wash clothes before 8pm. How can it affect your child?" The two of them were arguing back and forth, and if it wasn't for the breakfast stall owner, Old Zhou, who quickly tried to smooth things over, they would have probably quarreled. Back at the courtyard, Uncle Li was still angry. His wife, Grandma Wang, was watering the flowers in the yard. Seeing his gloomy face, she asked hurriedly, "What's the matter?" When Uncle Li told her about the matter, Grandma Wang sighed, "We have been neighbors for decades. Is it worth it to hurt each other over such a small matter? I will go to Aunt Zhang's house tonight and have a good talk." As they were talking, Xiao Chen from the east wing ran out in a panic, "Uncle Li, Grandma Wang, my water pipe burst and the water has flooded the yard!" Uncle Li didn't care about being angry when he heard it. He picked up the tools and ran to Xiao Chen's house. Several other households in the yard also came to help. Aunt Zhang brought a mop, and Lao Zhou helped to turn off the main valve. Everyone got busy. It was almost noon when the work was done. Xiao Chen said embarrassedly: "Thanks to everyone, I will treat everyone to dinner tonight, just as an apology!" Aunt Zhang smiled and waved her hand: "What's the use of saying apology or not? We are all from the same courtyard, and it's only right to help each other." Uncle Li also smiled: "That's right, just tell me if you have any problems in the future." A storm just passed like this. Days passed, and life in the courtyard was plain and warm. In summer, bamboo beds were set up under the old locust tree, and each family brought out watermelons and mung bean soup, sitting together to enjoy the cool and chat; in winter, sausages and salted fish were hung under the eaves, and the smell of stewed meat wafted in the courtyard. The children chased and played in the courtyard, while the adults chatted about family matters and shared the joys and sorrows of life. In a blink of an eye, it was the end of the year, and the courtyard was bustling. Uncle Li wrote Spring Festival couplets, Grandma Wang made dumplings, Aunt Zhang fried meatballs, and Lao Zhou helped to light the fire. Xiao Wang and Xiao Chen brought back specialties from their hometown and delivered them door to door. There was constant laughter and joy in the yard, and the strong flavor of the New Year permeated every corner. However, the peaceful life was broken by a demolition notice. That day, community workers came to the courtyard and announced that the old city would be renovated and the courtyard would be demolished. This news was like a bolt from the blue, and several families in the courtyard were panicked. Uncle Li squatted under the old locust tree in the yard, puffing on his pipe, his eyes full of reluctance. This locust tree was planted by his grandfather and witnessed the growth of several generations of the Li family. Every brick, tile, grass and tree in the yard carried too many memories of him. Grandma Wang wiped her tears and said, "We have lived here all our lives, and we really can't bear to leave." Aunt Zhang's family was also worried. The child will take the high school entrance examination next year, and the sudden move is afraid that it will affect the child's study. Old Zhou was even more troubled. He was an outsider and it was not easy to find such a cheap and humane place to live. I really don't know what to do in the future. Xiao Wang and Xiao Chen were more open-minded. "Demolition may be a good thing. We can live in a new house." But seeing the sad faces of the old neighbors in the courtyard, they couldn't be happy. During that time, the atmosphere in the courtyard was very depressing. Everyone lost their smiles when they met, and they were all thinking about the future. Uncle Li called everyone to a meeting, "No matter what, we have been neighbors for decades, and we can't let the demolition break up this relationship." Everyone nodded and decided to find a solution together. After discussion, everyone decided to go to the community together to reflect the actual difficulties, hoping to delay the demolition time until the children finished their exams. Uncle Li took everyone's demands and went to the community and the street office again and again, and finally won a six-month buffer period. In this six months, several families in the courtyard cherished the time together more than before. On weekends, everyone had dinner together in the courtyard, reminiscing about the past; in their spare time, they helped each other pack up and sort out old items. Uncle Li also specially asked someone to take a group of photos of the courtyard, and gave each family a set as a souvenir. Half a year passed quickly, and it was time to move. On that day, the Siheyuan was particularly lively, with moving company cars coming in and out. Everyone helped each other move things and told each other to keep in touch in the future. Uncle Li took down the birdcage from the old locust tree, stroked the trunk and said, "Goodbye, old friend." Although everyone moved to different places, the friendship of the Siheyuan has not been broken. On the first weekend of every month, everyone would make an appointment to get together, sometimes at Uncle Li's house, sometimes at Aunt Zhang's house, to chat and eat, as if they were back in the Siheyuan days. Many years later, Xiao Wang and Xiao Chen's children have grown up, and they often hear their parents tell stories about the Siheyuan. Although the children have never lived in the Siheyuan, they are full of yearning for it. In their hearts, the Siheyuan is not only a place to live, but also a big family full of warmth and love. Although the Siheyuan that carries countless memories has disappeared in the development process of the city, its story will always remain in the hearts of these families and become the most precious memory in their lives. Whenever it's late at night, they always think of the old locust tree and the red painted door in the courtyard, and think of those days of family life, and smile unconsciously. Because they know that no matter how time changes, the strong neighborly love will never change. This story shows the various aspects of life in the courtyard and the warmth of neighbors. 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The Spring Breeze of Reconciliation

On a midsummer afternoon, the sound of cicadas chirped one after another, and the sunlight shone through the mottled leaves into the corridors of the old residential area. The heat wave brought with it the summer heat, making people feel very bored.

This story shows the responsibility and commitment of doctors. If you think the story rhythm, plot details, etc. need to be adjusted, or if you want to add new plot elements, you can always tell me.