On a hot summer afternoon, He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang were enjoying the cool in the yard when they heard a knock on the gate. He walked over to open the door and saw Yu Li standing at the door with an excited smile on her face.

"Brother Yuliang, Sister Xiaofang, we succeeded!" Yu Li said excitedly.

He Yuliang was stunned for a moment and asked, "Successful? What success?"

Yu Li explained with a smile: "The application we submitted to the relevant department was approved and they decided to suspend the demolition plan and review our situation."

After hearing this, Liu Xiaofang said happily: "That's great, our efforts have not been in vain!"

He Yuliang also showed a gratified smile: "Yes, we really succeeded this time."

With the joint efforts of everyone, the restaurant was finally saved and their lives returned to normal. Everyone in the courtyard was happy for this victory. They understood that as long as they united as one, they could overcome all difficulties.

As time went by, He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang's life was still full of warmth and happiness. They continued their story in the courtyard, and their feelings for each other became deeper and deeper.

One autumn evening, He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang sat in the yard, enjoying their rare leisure time. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled in the yard, giving everything a golden glow.

"Brother Yuliang, how do you feel about our life now?" Liu Xiaofang asked softly.

He Yuliang smiled and replied: "I feel very good. Although we are not rich, our life is very fulfilling. I feel very happy to have you by my side."

Liu Xiaofang snuggled in He Yuliang's arms and said gently, "Me too. I know that no matter what the future holds, we will face it together and move forward together."

Life in the courtyard continues, and every day is filled with warmth and happiness. With each other's company and support, He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang have gone through spring, summer, autumn and winter one after another. With hard work and love, they have created a warm little home, a home full of hope and happiness.

In the courtyard at night, under the starry sky, He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang were busy in the kitchen, making final preparations for dinner. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of food, and under the light, their shadows danced on the wall.

"Yuliang, cook more rice tonight. Mom said she will be over soon." Liu Xiaofang said while cooking.

He Yuliang nodded, opened the pot lid, and added some water to the pot. "Okay, add more water and cook it a little longer."

Not long after, He's mother arrived. She was carrying a cloth bag filled with fresh vegetables and some fruits. "Xiaofang, Yuliang, look, these vegetables I bought at the market today are so fresh!"

"Mom, come in quickly. It's so hot, and you still go out to buy vegetables." Liu Xiaofang quickly took the cloth bag and helped He's mother into the house.

"I bought some because I thought you were busy." He's mother replied with a smile, her eyes moving around the kitchen, obviously very satisfied with her daughter-in-law's diligence.

At dinner, everyone sat around the table, which was filled with steaming food. He Yuliang picked up a piece of food for his mother and said softly, "Mom, please eat more."

"Okay, okay." He's mother nodded, took a bite of the dish, then looked at He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang with a meaningful smile on her face.

He Yuliang noticed the change in his mother's expression and asked, "Mom, do you have something to tell us?"

Mother He put down her chopsticks, cleared her throat, and said slowly: "It's not a big deal, I just want to discuss it with you."

Liu Xiaofang put down her bowl and chopsticks and asked with concern, "Mom, what's the matter? Tell me."

Mother He hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke: "As you know, this courtyard is our ancestral property. I am the only one who cares about the maintenance and water and electricity bills. Now that you have started a family, you should share some of the burden. So I think you can pay 2500 yuan per month as a share of the family income, which can also reduce my burden."

He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang looked at each other. He Yuliang pondered for a moment and said, "Mom, we know you've worked hard, and it's only right that we pay you a share of the money. But isn't 2500 yuan a bit too much?"

Mother He sighed and explained, "Yuliang, 2500 yuan may seem like a lot, but the expenses of this courtyard are really high. Besides, your restaurant business is pretty good now, so this little money shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Liu Xiaofang hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Mom, it's not that we don't want to, but the amount is a bit high. We still need to save money for our children in the future."

He's mother waved her hand and said, "I don't mean to embarrass you, but this yard does need some funds to maintain. If you think 2500 yuan is too much, we can discuss it."

He Yuliang looked at Liu Xiaofang, then at his mother, thought for a while, and said, "Mom, how about this, we pay 2000 yuan a month, is that okay with you?"

He's mother thought about it and nodded: "Okay, 2000 yuan. But you have to make sure to pay it on time, after all, this money is for our family."

Liu Xiaofang breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Mom, don't worry, we will hand it in on time."

The family meeting ended in a harmonious atmosphere, and dinner continued. Everyone seemed to be in a much more relaxed mood. After dinner, He's mother and Liu Xiaofang cleaned up the dishes together, while He Yuliang helped clean up the yard.

"Yuliang, do you think we are doing the right thing?" Liu Xiaofang asked while washing dishes.

He Yuliang walked up to her and comforted her softly, "Xiaofang, we are now able to help share some of the family's burden, whether it's money or other things, it's all for the sake of making this family better. As long as our family is together, we can overcome any difficulties."

Liu Xiaofang nodded and smiled: "You are right, no matter what, we are a family."

As the night deepened, the courtyard returned to its tranquility. The starry sky outside the window was bright, and the shadows of the trees in the courtyard swayed in the breeze. He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang slept together, their hearts filled with longing and hope for the future.

The next morning, He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang got up early and prepared to go to the restaurant to open for business. When they walked out of the courtyard, they ran into Yu Li.

"Brother Yuliang, Sister Xiaofang, good morning!" Yu Li greeted them with a smile on her face.

"Good morning, Yu Li. Why are you here so early today?" Liu Xiaofang asked.

Yu Li nodded and explained, "Yes, I have some things to deal with today, so I came here early."

The three of them walked all the way to the restaurant, and Yu Li suddenly stopped, turned around and said to He Yuliang and Liu Xiaofang: "By the way, there is something I want to tell you."

He Yuliang asked doubtfully, "What's the matter?"

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