Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

"It's going to rain heavily." Wang Qiang's heart sank, and he looked up at the sky. As expected, the dark clouds in the sky became thicker and thicker, pressing down heavily on his head, as if they were about to pour down. He knew that he might not be able to avoid it this time.

Sure enough, not long after walking, the big raindrops came quickly and turned into a downpour in an instant. Wang Qiang didn't bring an umbrella or wear a raincoat, so his clothes were quickly soaked by the rain. He instinctively wanted to speed up his pace, but the ground became slippery under the rain, and his steps became hesitant.

"Oh, this is really troublesome." Wang Qiang smiled bitterly in his heart, and looked back in the direction of the courtyard. The distance was already quite far, and it was not realistic to go back. He was a little anxious, thinking about whether to find a place to shelter from the rain first, but looking around, there was no suitable place to shelter from the rain nearby.

The rain kept hitting his face, flowing down his hair into his neck, and the chill went straight to his heart. Wang Qiang stepped carefully on the slippery road, muttering in his heart: "This weather is really worrying. It has to rain at this time." But he also knew that complaining was useless, and he could only bite the bullet and move forward.

As the rain got heavier, Wang Qiang began to feel anxious. He had originally planned to go home early, take a nice hot bath, and relax on the sofa, but this plan might have to be postponed.

After walking for a few minutes, Wang Qiang saw a big tree in front of him, with dense branches and leaves, which seemed to be able to block the rain a little. He walked quickly under the tree. Although the leaves blocked some of the rain, raindrops still fell on him. His clothes were already soaked, and his shoes made a "crunching" sound in the water.

Wang Qiang stood under the tree, looking at the pouring rain, feeling helpless. At this moment, there are always many things in life that are beyond our control. Even if we plan carefully, there will be sudden changes that disrupt everything. Just like this heavy rain, it is beyond our control. We can only choose to adapt and face it.

However, Wang Qiang was not someone who would give up easily. After standing for a while, he felt that the rain would not stop in the short term, so he decided not to wait any longer and continued on his way in the rain. He thought that since he was already soaked, it would be wisest to go back early.

"Qiangzi, you didn't bring an umbrella, did you?" Just as he was about to take a step, a familiar voice came from behind him.

Wang Qiang looked back and saw that it was Lao Ma, who was walking towards him with a big black umbrella. Wang Qiang couldn't help but smile, and the anxiety and helplessness in his heart seemed to disappear in an instant.

"Uncle Ma, why are you here?" Wang Qiang hurried over and asked with a smile.

Lao Ma said with a smile: "I just came back from sending a friend off. When I saw you standing here, I knew you didn't bring an umbrella. Hurry up and don't get wet here. Let's go together."

Wang Qiang gratefully took the umbrella and walked forward with Lao Ma. Although the umbrella was big, it was still a bit crowded for two people to share one. Lao Ma tilted the umbrella slightly towards Wang Qiang, but his shoulders were exposed to the rain. Wang Qiang felt warm at heart when he saw this, and quickly pushed the umbrella towards Lao Ma, "Uncle Ma, let's each take half, don't let you get wet."

Old Ma smiled and waved his hand, saying, "It's okay. My old bones can still bear it. But you, go back and change into dry clothes, don't catch a cold."

The two walked and chatted, the sound of rain rustled in their ears, but the warmth of the chat made Wang Qiang feel a special sense of security. The rain hit the umbrella, forming a natural barrier, isolating the noise from the outside world, allowing them to find a trace of tranquility in the rain.

"Qiangzi, you run this courtyard house very well, and the group photo taken a few days ago was also very good. You know what? I have been flipping through those photos these days, and I feel happy just looking at them." Lao Ma said with a smile, his tone revealing pride and satisfaction.

Wang Qiang nodded, also filled with emotion, "Uncle Ma, this courtyard is what it is today, thanks to your support and help. Without everyone's joint efforts, there would be no achievements today."

"Hey, we are old friends, so don't say those polite words. The important thing is that we have come this far together, and this is the most meaningful thing." Old Ma patted Wang Qiang on the shoulder and said earnestly.

The rain continued to fall, but Wang Qiang felt warm in his heart. As they chatted, the sound of the rain seemed to no longer be so cold and ruthless, but instead added a unique atmosphere, making this rainy night seem more profound and meaningful.

Soon, the two of them arrived at Wang Qiang's door. Wang Qiang held up his umbrella and turned to Lao Ma and said, "Uncle Ma, thank you for sending me back. How about going in and having a cup of hot tea before leaving?"

Lao Ma waved his hand and said with a smile: "No need, my family is still waiting, and I should go back. You should go back and change your clothes quickly, don't get cold." After thanking him again, he watched Lao Ma leave with an umbrella. Watching Lao Ma's back gradually going away, he felt extremely warm in his heart. Although he had just experienced a heavy rain, the care from his friend made him feel an invisible power.

Wang Qiang pushed open the door and walked into the house, feeling the warm air coming towards him. He took off his wet clothes, dried his hair, put on dry clothes, and felt much more relaxed. The helplessness and anxiety he had felt in the rain just now had been replaced by the warmth and tranquility at this moment.

Sitting on the sofa, Wang Qiang picked up a cup of hot tea and took a sip. The fragrance of the tea spread in his mouth. He felt his whole body relax, thinking: Although there are many unpredictable things in life, as long as there are friends around, no matter how big the storm is, we can go through it together.

The sound of rain outside the window gradually became softer, as if adding a layer of hazy poetry to this night. Wang Qiang quietly enjoyed this rare peace. He knew that he not only had a successful courtyard, but also a group of friends who really cared about him. All of this was the most precious wealth in his life.

Wang Qiang was caught in the rain that night. Although he quickly changed into dry clothes and drank hot tea after returning home, he still felt an indescribable discomfort when he woke up the next morning. His throat was slightly itchy, his nose was a little blocked, his head seemed heavy, and he felt powerless. Looking at the ceiling, he suddenly felt helpless and frustrated.

"Oh no, I might have caught a cold." Wang Qiang thought silently. He had originally planned to continue working on the courtyard today, but his current state was obviously not suitable. He tried to muster up the energy to get up, but the exhaustion made him fall back on the pillow.