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

"Well, that's a good idea. The stage of life is broad, and the relationships between friends will also diversify with the changes of time and environment." Jia Dongxu said supportively.

Su Ming thought of his high school friends, especially Li Lin, who had played with him, shared his dreams and worries. He suddenly thought that maybe now was a good time to reconnect with old friends.

"By the way, Brother Jia, can you help me contact Li Lin? I haven't contacted him for a while and I want to ask how he is doing recently." Su Ming thought of his childhood friend and hoped to see him again.

"Of course. I remember he recently opened a small restaurant near his home. I'll make a call for you." Jia Dongxu pulled out his cell phone and began looking for Li Lin's contact information.

After a while, the phone was connected, and a slightly tired but enthusiastic male voice came: "Hello, what's up?"

"Hey, Li Lin, it's me, Su Ming! Long time no see, how have you been lately?" Su Ming's voice was filled with joy and excitement that was difficult to conceal.

"Oh, Su Ming! We haven't contacted each other for a long time. I've been fine recently, busy with things in the store. How are you? I heard that you are working in the city?" There was a hint of surprise and joy in Li Lin's voice.

"Yes, I have a good job in the city. Have you opened a restaurant? It sounds good." Su Ming and Li Lin chatted more and more, as if the distance between them over the years was shortened in an instant.

They talked for a long time, from the past to the current life, as if time had stopped in their conversation. Li Lin told Su Ming that he opened a restaurant to realize his dream, and although it was busy, it was fulfilling. He also invited Su Ming to have a chance to taste his cooking.

"Of course, I will go. I must see you when I go back this time." Su Ming said excitedly.

"That's great! Let's talk more. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions." Li Lin's tone was full of enthusiasm and sincerity.

After the call, Su Ming was in a good mood. He understood that some friends in life would gradually become distant due to distance and time, but those true friendships would not change because of the years. He was grateful for Jia Dongxu's help and was glad that he had found Li Lin, an old friend.

On an ordinary weekend afternoon, Xiao Dang was sitting in her small apartment with a pile of unfinished documents and a computer in front of her. Her brows were furrowed, and her eyes revealed a trace of fatigue and anxiety. Recently, there were some changes in her company, and the work pressure increased greatly. Coupled with the troubles in her personal life, she felt a little overwhelmed.

Xiaodang has been feeling particularly down these days. Her father, Lao Jiang, who usually looks gentle and kind, has been appearing in the media recently because of his alleged extramarital affair with a young woman. This is a heavy blow to Xiaodang, who has been doted on by her father since she was a child, but now finds that her understanding of her father may only be superficial.

Xiao Dang didn't know how to face all this. She had always been a rational and kind person, but at this moment, her emotions became extremely complicated. She tried to distract herself with work, but the files and data seemed to just float past her eyes, and she couldn't concentrate.

The phone suddenly rang, interrupting her thoughts. Xiaodang glanced at the screen and saw a number she was not familiar with. She hesitated for a moment, but finally picked up the phone.

"Hello, this is Xiaodang." Her tone sounded a little tired, but still remained polite.

"Hello, Xiaodang, I'm Jia Dongxu." A male voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of warmth and concern.

Xiaodang was stunned for a moment. She remembered that Jia Dongxu was her classmate in high school, but the two were not particularly familiar friends. She was a little confused as to why he called her.

"Jia Dongxu, is there something wrong?" She tried to control her emotions and make her voice sound calm.

"Well, it's like this. I know you might be in a bad mood recently, so I wanted to call you and chat. Maybe it can distract you." There was an implicit concern in Jia Dongxu's voice.

When Xiaodang heard this, her heart moved. She suddenly felt a sense of being cared for and understood, which made her feel a little surprised and touched. Perhaps this call came at the right time, giving her a chance to release her emotions.

"Thank you, Jia Dongxu. Actually, some things have been bothering me recently." Xiao Dang sighed softly, and she decided to share her troubles with him.

"If you are willing to talk, I will listen patiently." Jia Dongxu's response was simple and sincere, which surprised Xiaodang. He is not the kind of person who likes to talk a lot, but at this moment, his peace and tolerance became a warm breeze in Xiaodang's heart.

"Actually, my father was recently exposed by the media. He... is said to have an extramarital affair." Xiao Dang said softly, with a hint of helplessness and embarrassment in her tone.

Jia Dongxu was silent for a moment. He knew what a huge shock such a thing would be to a family, let alone to a kind and rational person like Xiaodang.

"This is indeed a challenge, but time will dilute everything. You have to believe in your own judgment and the way you handle it," Jia Dongxu said gently but firmly.

Xiaodang felt his encouragement. She knew that perhaps not every problem had a clear solution, but it was a blessing to have someone around to listen to her.

They talked for a long time, from Xiaodang's work to her hobbies, and then to the interesting memories of high school. Jia Dongxu's humor and wisdom gradually made Xiaodang relax, and she found that she could show her true feelings in front of him without worrying about being misunderstood or blamed.

"Thank you, Jia Dongxu, I really appreciate your company and listening." Xiao Dang said sincerely at last.

"You're welcome, Xiaodang. Friends should help and support each other. If you need anything, feel free to come to me." Jia Dongxu's voice was full of sincerity and friendliness.

After the call, Xiaodang felt much happier. Maybe her problem was not completely solved, but at least now she no longer felt lonely and helpless. Sometimes, a simple phone call and a sincere concern can bring great strength and comfort to people.

On an ordinary afternoon, Su Ming sat in his office, tapping his fingers on the keyboard, busy with the work in front of him. Suddenly, his cell phone rang, interrupting his thoughts. He picked up the phone and saw that it was a call from Jia Dongxu.