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

Inside and outside the city walls, night gradually falls, and twinkling lights illuminate every corner of the city, as if telling the story of this city.

Su Ming's grandfather is the owner of this courtyard and an old resident of this alley. His grandfather has a generous personality and treats people sincerely. His life and stories have deeply influenced Su Ming's growth. Under the influence of his grandfather, Su Ming has developed a strong interest in the history and culture of old Beijing. He often reads the old objects left by his grandfather and listens to his stories about the past.

Life in the courtyard was simple and fulfilling. Every morning, Su Ming would exercise with his grandfather and then go to the nearby vegetable market to buy vegetables. His grandfather would teach him how to pick fresh vegetables and how to bargain with the stall owners. In the afternoon, they would drink tea and chat together, with his grandfather telling about his struggles and experiences in this city when he was young, and Su Ming sharing his studies and life.

Su Ming studied very hard and was admitted to a prestigious university. He left his hometown and went to a city thousands of miles away to start his university life. But he could never forget the courtyard in his hometown, which was the foundation and source of his life. Every winter and summer vacation, he would return to his hometown, return to the familiar courtyard, visit his grandfather, and feel the pure and peaceful life.

After graduating from university, Su Ming chose to stay in the city to work. In the busy city life, he often missed the courtyard house in his hometown and the simple life there. He often missed his grandfather and the stories about family history and old Beijing. He began to write to record these memories and insights.

Su Ming has worked hard in the city for many years and has achieved some success. But deep in his heart, he always has an inseparable concern, which is the attachment and longing for the courtyard of his hometown and his grandfather. He thinks about the meaning and value of life, and his sense of belonging and foundation.

After Su Ming returned to Guangzhou, he was in a low mood. He could not find the peace and warmth of his hometown courtyard in this bustling city. Even though his work was going well and his life was fulfilling, he always felt a sense of loss deep in his heart, a deep attachment to his hometown.

Whenever night falls, Su Ming often walks alone on the brightly lit streets. The night in Guangzhou is always noisy and gorgeous, with flashing neon lights and busy traffic, but all of this cannot fill the emptiness and longing in his heart.

One night, Su Ming was walking alone on a path by the river. The river was shimmering slightly, and the lights of the boats in the distance were shining brightly, reflecting on the water like stars. Su Ming stopped and looked at the river quietly, with a wave of thoughts in his heart.

"Are you homesick?" A gentle voice suddenly sounded beside him.

Su Ming looked up and saw a slightly old but kind face. An elderly Guangzhou native was looking at him with a smile.

"Yes, I'm thinking about my hometown." Su Ming answered honestly.

The old man walked up to Su Ming, patted his shoulder and said, "Young man, it's common to miss home. Where is your hometown?"

Su Ming told the old man that he was from Beijing and that his home had a traditional courtyard house.

The old man's eyes flashed with interest. "Siheyuan, that's an old tradition in Beijing. When I was a child, I also heard my grandfather tell some stories about the north."

"Did you also listen to your grandfather telling stories when you were a child?" Su Ming was a little surprised.

The old man smiled and said, "Yes, when I was a child, my grandfather and I lived in an old neighborhood in Guangzhou. Although the courtyard houses there are not quite the same as those in Beijing, they are also ancient buildings with a sense of home."

Su Ming felt a resonance with the old man, and they began to talk slowly. The old man told Su Ming about his childhood in the courtyard, where life was simple but fulfilling, neighbors helped each other, told stories around the stove, and the family reunited in a warm scene.

"Maybe you can try to find a sense of home here," the old man said. "Guangzhou also has many ancient neighborhoods, hiding many traditional buildings and stories."

After hearing this, Su Ming felt a glimmer of hope. Perhaps, he could find some familiar shadows in this strange city and find the feeling of his former home.

In the following days, Su Ming began to visit the old neighborhoods of Guangzhou. He found some quiet corners hidden behind the prosperity and saw some well-preserved ancient buildings. In these old neighborhoods, he seemed to find the shadow of his hometown, that kind of quaint and friendly feeling.

Gradually, Su Ming's mood began to improve. His life in Guangzhou became richer and he was no longer depressed all day. He began to participate in local cultural activities, learn about Guangdong's traditional culture and cuisine, and slowly integrated into the life of this city.

One day, Su Ming walked into an antique shop. The owner was a passionate middle-aged man, and they chatted about their love for traditional culture. The owner showed Su Ming some ancient artifacts, including some items related to the Siheyuan.

"These things were collected from the old houses in Guangzhou," said the shop owner. "Each one has its own story."

Qin Jingru is a good friend of Su Ming in Guangzhou. She is always optimistic and cheerful, and is good at resolving the depression in Su Ming's heart. One day, she suddenly dragged Su Ming to a well-known dance hall in the center of Guangzhou, hoping to let him relax and release his stress.

The lights in the dance hall were flashing, the music was lively, and people on the dance floor were dancing, enjoying the joy of the night. Qin Jingru brought Su Ming to the edge of the dance floor, took his hand with a smile, and said, "Come on, dance with me!"

Su Ming was a little uncomfortable, but seeing how happy Qin Jingru was, he was too embarrassed to refuse. He followed the rhythm of the music and tried to move his body along with Qin Jingru's steps. It was a little awkward at first, but gradually, he began to relax and dance to the rhythm.

People were coming and going in the dance floor, reluctant to leave. Su Ming felt an inexplicable enthusiasm and vitality in the dance floor, and his mood was gradually infected by this atmosphere. In the process of dancing, he unconsciously released the depression and anxiety in his heart.

"Look, you dance very well!" Qin Jingru praised with a smile.

Su Ming also smiled and thanked Qin Jingru for bringing him here. "Thank you, Jingru. The atmosphere here is really good. I seem to have forgotten some of my worries."

"Hehe, that's right! Sometimes, relaxing and having some fun are very helpful in relieving stress." Qin Jingru blinked and continued to sway with Su Ming on the dance floor.

The time spent dancing was like an antidote. Su Ming felt his mood become relaxed and happy. The music continued, and the people in the dance floor laughed continuously. He seemed to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and the trivialities of life, and only focused on the happiness of the moment.