Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

As the New Year approaches, the cold wind blows through the Jia family's courtyard, bringing a chill to the bones. Jia Dongxu sits on the edge of the kang in the house, frowning and looking worried. He looks at his uncle beside him, feeling helpless and worried.

At this time, Jia Zhang lowered her head and poured tea and offered cigarettes to the visitor from the Jia family, muttering something in her heart.

"Old Third Wife, we have no food left at home. You have to think of a solution." The uncle's voice was full of unquestionable majesty, which made Jia Dongxu feel pressured. He dared not speak out, but could only accompany and carefully light a cigarette for the elder, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

Jia Dongxu, who was in a bad mood, lit a cigarette for himself and smoked it intermittently. His furrowed brows made Jia Zhangshi feel distressed.

Jia Zhang's usual fierce look was completely gone at this time. She stood aside with her head lowered and smiled, trying to ease the awkward situation. However, her efforts seemed to have no effect, and the atmosphere in the room was still solemn.

When Jia Dongxu saw that there was no water in the bottle, he used this as an excuse to leave the house, ran to the kitchen, and pretended to boil water. He was so angry that he was shaking all over.

At this time, Xu Damao, who had nothing to do, came in with some food and wine. He wanted to have a few drinks with Jia Dongxu to ease the dull atmosphere. However, when he saw this, he couldn't help but feel uneasy, knowing that this matter today would not end well.

"Auntie Jia, what's wrong? There are so many people sitting in the room. Do you owe them money?" Before she could finish her words, several young men from the Jia family rushed up, grabbed Xu Damao by the collar and started fighting.

While Xu Damao was struggling with the Jia family, he shouted for help. His voice penetrated the cold wind and spread throughout the compound. Soon, all the men, young and old, surrounded Jia Dongxu's house, looking inside.

The cunning third uncle Yan Bugui didn't want to get beaten, so he asked his son Yan Jiekuang to go to the first uncle Yi Zhonghai's house to call for help.

Inside the house, Jia Dongxu and his uncle were arguing more and more fiercely. His uncle's voice was like thunder, shaking the dust off the beams. Jia Dongxu clenched his fists, veins popping out, and he had obviously reached the limit of his patience.

"I have no money and no food, but I do have a life. It depends on whether you dare to take it." Jia Dongxu, who could no longer bear it, finally exploded.

Jia Zhang was so anxious that she tried to interject and ease the atmosphere, but every time she was drowned out by her uncle's roar. She sighed helplessly and prayed in her heart that the storm would be settled as soon as possible.

"You little bastard, are you rebelling? You don't even listen to your uncle. Looks like I have to enforce the family law today."

Xu Damao took the opportunity to fan the flames. He exaggerated the plight of the Jia family in an attempt to arouse more sympathy and support. However, his behavior angered cousin Jia Dongxu, and the two wrestled with each other in an instant.

When the men of the compound saw this, they stepped forward to dissuade them. Some of them held Jia Dongxu's cousin, while others tried to calm their uncle. However, this turmoil was like a wild horse that could not be easily controlled.

Finally, with everyone's joint efforts, the storm was calmed down. Jia Dongxu's cousin and uncle calmed down. They realized that their behavior was a bit extreme and apologized to each other. Jia Zhang wiped her tears and looked at everyone with gratitude.

Seeing how rampant these Jia family members were, Liu Yi rushed forward and beat them up. He took out one dollar as a fee and asked Yan Jiekuang to call the police.

Liu Yi looked at the backs of the Jia family members fleeing in panic, and an inexplicable sense of pleasure surged in his heart. He turned his head, looked at Jia Dongxu, smiled slightly, and said, "Let's go, it's time for us to go back."

Jia Dongxu nodded and followed Liu Yi back. Along the way, neither of them spoke, but just walked silently. Liu Yi's mood was very complicated. He didn't know whether he was right or wrong. He just felt that the Jia family was too much, and they shouldn't bully Jia Dongxu, an orphan and a widow.

After returning home, Liu Yi and Jia Dongxu did not speak, but just sat on the sofa in silence. An awkward atmosphere permeated the living room, as if time had stopped.

After a while, Liu Yi broke the silence. He took a deep breath and said slowly: "Jia Dongxu, don't blame me. I just want to help you." His voice was low and firm, revealing his inner sincerity.

Jia Dongxu slowly raised his head, his eyes revealing a very complex expression, which included gratitude towards Liu Yi, deep guilt, and some indescribable complex emotions. He said softly in a low and hoarse voice: "Liu Yi, I don't blame you, because I know in my heart that you did this completely out of good intentions, all for my sake."

Liu Yi nodded slightly, indicating that he could understand Jia Dongxu's feelings at the moment, and then he said sincerely: "That's good, I just hope that from now on you will never be bullied or insulted by anyone again." His eyes were full of concern and encouragement, as if telling Jia Dongxu to face the difficulties in life bravely.

Jia Dongxu nodded heavily, his eyes flashing with determination, and then he said solemnly: "I understand, thank you very much, Liu Yi."

A faint smile appeared on Liu Yi's face. He reached out and gently patted Jia Dongxu's shoulder, and gently comforted him: "Don't be so polite, we are good friends!" These simple words were like a warm breeze in spring blowing through Jia Dongxu's heart, causing a warm current to surge from the depths of his heart.

From that day on, the friendship between Liu Yi and Jia Dongxu grew deeper and deeper, and they became each other's closest partners.