Siheyuan: A young man starts a game and ignores the law

Grandpa Yi Zhonghai nodded and warmly invited them in. "Come in, come in, boys, come and sit down."

They walked into Grandpa Yi Zhonghai's house, which was filled with old furniture and furnishings, exuding the atmosphere of time. Grandpa Yi Zhonghai sat aside, waiting for their questions with a smile on his face.

"Grandpa Yi Zhonghai, we would like to know your views on hutong culture," Ma Hua asked politely. "You have lived in this hutong for so many years, so you must have a lot of profound experience."

Grandpa Yi Zhonghai nodded and slowly said, "Hutong is where I have lived all my life. Here, I have witnessed the rise and fall of Hutong, and also experienced the warmth of Hutong. Hutong is not only a way of life, but also a cultural tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation."

As he spoke, he took out some old photos and objects and told about his life and experiences when he was young. He described the folk activities, traditional crafts, festival customs, etc. in the hutongs, which made Su Ming, Ma Hua and Bang Geng listen with great interest and full of admiration and emotion.

"Grandpa Yi Zhonghai, you are a legendary figure in this alley." Bang Geng said with emotion, "We decided to record your story and publish it on our website so that more people can know and respect you."

Grandpa Yi Zhonghai smiled and nodded. "Young man, thank you for your concern and support. I hope that through your website, the hutong culture can be spread to more people so that our tradition can be better inherited and protected."

Su Ming, Ma Hua and Bang Geng compiled the stories of Grandpa Yi Zhonghai into text and videos and posted them on the website. These works have received widespread attention and praise, becoming a beautiful landscape on the website. People left messages to express their respect and gratitude, believing that Grandpa Yi Zhonghai is an outstanding representative of Hutong culture and deserves respect and commemoration.

As the inheritance and promotion of hutong culture gradually unfolds, Su Ming, Ma Hua and Bang Geng decide to turn their attention to another legendary figure in the hutong - Mama Jia Zhang.

Jia Zhang is a highly respected elder in this alley and a mother-like figure in the hearts of many people. She is well-known in the alley for her kindness, diligence and love. Both the old and the young are willing to seek help and confide in her.

Su Ming, Ma Hua and Bang Geng decided to interview Mama Jia Zhang, record her life story and insights into Hutong culture, and then publish this information on the website so that more people can understand and respect this old lady.

When they arrived at the door of Jia Zhang's house, they saw a graceful old woman fiddling with pots of green plants in front of the house. Her face was filled with a kind smile, like a blooming flower, exuding vitality and energy.

"Hello, Sister Jia Zhang." Su Ming greeted her with a smile, "We are volunteers from the 'Old Beijing Memories' website. We would like to ask you some questions about hutong culture. Is that convenient?"

Jia Zhang nodded and warmly invited them in. "Come in, come in, children, come and sit down."

They walked into Jia Zhang's home, and a warm atmosphere hit them. There were some ancient furniture and porcelain in the house, and family photos hung on one wall, recording every detail of Jia Zhang and her family.

Jia Zhang sat aside with a smile, waiting for their questions expectantly.

"Sister Jia Zhang, we want to hear your views on hutong culture," Ma Hua asked politely. "You have lived in this hutong for so many years, you must have a lot of profound experience."

Jia Zhang nodded and smiled, saying, "Yes, the hutong is where I have lived all my life. Here, I have witnessed the changes of the hutong and also experienced the warmth of the hutong. The people in the hutong love and help each other, just like a big family."

As she spoke, she took out some old photos and objects and told about her life and experiences when she was young. She talked about the living habits, festivals, and neighborhood relations in the hutongs, which made Su Ming, Ma Hua, and Bang Geng listen with great interest and full of admiration and emotion.

"Sister Jia Zhang, you are a legendary figure in this alley," Bang Geng said with emotion. "We decided to record your story and publish it on our website so that more people can get to know and respect you."

Jia Zhang smiled and nodded. "Young man, thank you for your concern and support. I hope that through your website, the hutong culture can be spread to more people so that our traditions can be better inherited and protected."

Su Ming, Ma Hua and Bang Geng compiled Jia Zhang's story into text and video and posted it on the website. These works have received widespread attention and praise, becoming a beautiful landscape on the website. People left messages to express their respect and gratitude, believing that Jia Zhang is an outstanding representative of Hutong culture and deserves respect and commemoration.

In order to commemorate the inheritors of Hutong culture, Jia Zhang, Su Ming, Ma Hua and Bang Geng plan to hold a large-scale drum book special event. Drum book is a traditional art form in Hutong culture. It tells stories and legends in Hutong through percussion rhythm and chanting, and has a unique charm.

They began to prepare for the event, from venue rental to program arrangement, everything was going on in an orderly manner. They found a historic Hutong theater as the venue for the event, with colorful lights hanging in the venue, emitting warm light, adding a lively atmosphere to the event.

On the day of the event, the theater was packed with people, who were waiting for the performance to begin with great anticipation. The stage was filled with quaint tables and chairs, and the background was decorated in the style of old Beijing, as if bringing the audience back to the past.

Su Ming, Ma Hua and Bang Geng stood backstage, preparing nervously and excitedly. They encouraged each other, hoping to make this event a perfect one.

"Hello everyone, welcome to our special performance of drum-singing!" Su Ming stood on the stage and greeted the audience with a smile, "Today, we will present a wonderful performance about Hutong culture for everyone. I hope you will like it."

As he finished speaking, the lights on the stage gradually dimmed, and a drum artist slowly walked onto the stage. He held a huge drumstick in his hand, and his loud voice echoed in the theater.

"In this alley, there is a mother-like figure, she is our Jia Zhang." The drum-singing artist's voice is clear and powerful. "She is the soul of this alley, our hope and strength."