Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

At this time, the courtyard was already crowded with many neighbors. They gathered in groups of three or five, whispering and chattering about the uproar that was taking place in Old Liu's family.

Everyone's face revealed a look of curiosity, varying degrees of intimacy, and excitement that was difficult to conceal.

I saw Jia Zhang slowly walking to the edge of the crowd, folding her arms, shaking her head leisurely, staring at the excitement in the courtyard, with a faint smile of gloating on the corner of her mouth, muttering: "Oh my, look at the old Liu family today. It's really lively! How could a good marriage turn into such a mess in the blink of an eye?"

At the same time, the third uncle squatted on a stone bench nearby, took out an old pipe from his pocket calmly, lit it skillfully, and started smoking.

As the smoke slowly rose up, his weather-beaten face was enveloped and appeared vaguely.

However, through the hazy smoke, one can still clearly see his eyes, which seem cloudy but actually contain a bright brilliance, flashing a cunning light as if they can see through everything in the world.

He just said slowly: "In my opinion, we can't put all the blame on Liu Haizhong. After all, it's normal for people to think about retirement when they get older, so it's normal for him to be worried. But his boy Guangqi is an absolute love-struck man. He even dared to openly contradict his father for this girl!"

The third aunt also sighed, looking as if it had nothing to do with her, but at the same time pretending to be insightful about the world and expressing her own "insights" in front of the crowd.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai stood firmly among the bustling crowd like a crane among chickens.

He held his head high, his face ruddy and his spirits high. He raised his voice and expressed his views and opinions on the matter in a loud voice like a bell: "Humph, I already knew it! Look at what the old saying says? It's like 'unkind parents, unfilial children'! How can a father like Liu Haizhong raise any outstanding children? If we talk about the most critical problem here, it must be attributed to Liu Haizhong himself!"

"He has never fulfilled his responsibilities as a father. Not only does he not treat his children well, but he also uses a rude and overbearing attitude and high-handed discipline. Over time, won't the children develop a strong rebellious mentality deep in their hearts? Moreover, they were originally a good couple and a happy marriage, but Liu Haizhong's mouth made them lose everything and make them unrecognizable! It's simply outrageous!"

Yi Zhonghai's impassioned words were like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, instantly resonating with the people around him. Everyone began to whisper to each other and nodded continuously to express their agreement and support.

However, at this moment, Liu Haizhong, who was in the house, could hear the noisy noises coming from outside clearly.

Especially when Yi Zhonghai's sharp and harsh words entered his ears, the expression on his face became more and more ugly, as if a terrible storm was about to come.

His brows were tightly furrowed, his eyes were wide open, as if his eyeballs were about to pop out; his lips were tightly closed and trembling slightly, and his cheeks were flushed red with extreme anger.

His whole face looked like the sky covered with dark, heavy clouds, which was so daunting that one dared not look directly at it.

Finally, Liu Haizhong, who could no longer bear it, strode towards the door angrily.

When he was near the door, he suddenly stopped, raised his right hand and waved it vigorously, and at the same time opened his mouth and roared at the door: "Yi Zhonghai, shut your stinky mouth! Stop talking nonsense here! When is it your turn to point fingers and make comments about my family affairs?"

His roar was deafening, containing endless rage and unquestionable majesty, as if he wanted to use this momentum to force Yi Zhonghai to stop talking nonsense immediately.

Yi Zhonghai stood straight, his hands clasped tightly in front of his chest, a sneer on his face, staring at Liu Haizhong coldly, and said disdainfully: "Liu Haizhong, Liu Haizhong, you are still pretending to be stubborn even at this point! Take a good look at what you have done with all this fuss. If you really care about the children, then don't be so stubborn and just go with the flow and let those two children succeed!"

When saying this, Yi Zhonghai deliberately raised his voice, and his tone was full of strong provocation, making it clear that he wanted to deliberately anger Liu Haizhong.

As expected, Liu Haizhong's face turned red instantly, veins popped out on his forehead, and his body began to tremble violently with anger.

He widened his eyes and glared at Yi Zhonghai, opening and closing his mouth several times wanting to refute, but for a moment he was so angry that he couldn't even speak clearly.

At this moment, the second aunt saw that the situation was not right and knew that if the two were allowed to continue arguing, the situation would only get worse.

She rushed forward, grabbed Liu Haizhong's arm tightly, and said softly, "Haizhong, please don't bother with him! Let's go back to the house first. It's not too late to talk about anything after we calm down."

Although he was still indignant, Liu Haizhong finally followed Second Aunt into the house after being pulled by her.

However, his inner anger showed no sign of abating. He paced back and forth in the room anxiously, his steps heavy and powerful, as if he was stepping on burning coals.

At the same time, he kept muttering in a low voice: "Yi Zhonghai, just wait and see! One day, I will make you understand that I am the one who is right!"

The eyes behind the bangs were like a burning flame, revealing an unwavering light and deep unwillingness.

His will as hard as steel makes it impossible for anyone to easily interfere with the decisions he makes.

He sneered at other people's opinions and advice, especially those from Yi Zhonghai, and refused to listen to them at all.

Because in his opinion, the more earnestly Yi Zhonghai persuaded him, the more he wanted to go against his advice and do the opposite.

After all, he is Liu Guangqi's biological father!

There is no doubt that they have supreme authority and decision-making power.

At this moment, he silently made a vow in his heart: no matter what, he must prove to everyone that his decision is absolutely correct and cannot be questioned at all!

Even if the road ahead is bumpy and full of thorns, he will definitely handle this difficult matter properly in his own unique way.

He would never tolerate others looking at him with ridicule or contempt, and he must firmly defend the dignity and composure that he should have as the head of the family.

Just then, Qi Sihui took Liu Guangqi and slowly walked out of the yard.

Qi Sihui's steps seemed heavy and slow, and each step seemed to be carrying a heavy burden.

Her originally calm heart now seemed to be ruthlessly covered by a thick layer of dark clouds, which was so depressing that she could hardly breathe.

Liu Guangqi, who was standing aside, had a face full of anger and took quick and hurried steps, as if he was carrying a raging rage that would never dissipate.

Many people in the courtyard followed and tried to persuade him.

The third aunt walked up quickly, took Liu Guangqi's hand and said, "Guangqi, don't be so stubborn. Your father is just like that. It's been so many years, and everyone knows it. Calm down first, and then go back and apologize to your father. Maybe he will soften his heart and agree to your marriage."

The third uncle next to him also echoed: "Yes, Guangqi, this matter can't be rushed. There are bound to be bumps and bruises in the family. You have to learn to be roundabout."

Yi Zhonghai also came out. He walked with steady steps, with a look of concern and dissatisfaction on his face.

He walked up to Liu Guangqi and said earnestly, "Guangqi, I have watched you grow up. What your father did was really low-class. It was wrong for him to break up a couple. Your partner is a good one, I can tell at a glance. You must not break up casually. Just go back and persuade your father. I will help you speak up then."

When Liu Guangqi heard Yi Zhonghai's words, he felt warm in his heart. He raised his head, looked at Yi Zhonghai and said, "Thank you, Uncle Yi. I am really grateful that you understand me."

Then he turned to each of his neighbors and said, "Thank you for your concern. I know you all are doing this for my own good."

Qi Sihui stood quietly by the side, with crystal tears rolling in her eyes, as if they would fall down at any time.

However, she still held back her tears and nodded slightly to express her gratitude to the people around her.

That slight movement is like a flower swaying in the wind, endearing and endearing.

She turned her head and looked at Liu Guangqi tenderly, and said in a soft but firm voice: "Guangqi, what everyone said makes sense. Let's calm down for a while and think carefully about how to deal with the current predicament."

Hearing this, Liu Guangqi took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress the surging emotions in his heart.

He held Qi Sihui's hand tightly, as if he had grasped the most precious treasure in his life, and responded firmly: "Sihui, don't be afraid, no matter what happens, I will never give up the deep feelings between us easily!"

Under the concerned and worried gazes of the crowd, Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui snuggled up to each other and slowly walked out of the courtyard.

Their figures gradually moved away, like a beautiful yet slightly sad painting.

Soon, the two arrived at a quiet little park nearby.

There are green trees, lush flowers and plants, and the air is filled with fresh fragrance.

They found a quiet path and walked along it until they stopped in front of a bench.

Liu Guangqi gently helped Qi Sihui sit on the bench, and then he sat down next to her.

At this moment, he stared at the woman beside him, his eyes filled with endless guilt.

I saw him frowning slightly, his lips trembling slightly, and muttering to himself: "Sihui, this is all my fault. I made you suffer such a great injustice. I really didn't expect that my father would be so determined to oppose it, and he also made the scene so embarrassing..."

Faced with Liu Guangqi's self-blame, Qi Sihui gently shook her head, and her originally beautiful face now looked a little pale and haggard.

She pursed her lips slightly and tried her best to force a smile from the corners of her mouth, as if she wanted to use this smile to dispel the haze that shrouded Liu Guangqi's heart.

She reached out her hand and gently placed it on Liu Guangqi's shoulder, and said softly, "Guangqi, this is not entirely your fault. It was actually my negligence that caused such an unnecessary misunderstanding. Now that things have come to this, let's work together to find a solution to the problem."

Hearing Qi Sihui's comforting words, Liu Guangqi raised his head and looked straight at her face.

I saw him gritting his teeth, his cheeks slightly bulging, tears flashing in his eyes, full of regret and pain.

After a long while, he slowly said, "How else can we solve it? Let's just leave it at that! When the time comes, we can just get married. I don't want to go back to that home anyway. As soon as the company allocates a house, we'll just move in and never mind any other gossip again!"

After saying this, Liu Guangqi clenched his fists tightly, his eyes revealing a stubborn and resolute look, as if at this moment, even if there were a thousand difficulties and dangers ahead, he would rush forward without hesitation, just to protect this hard-earned love.

Seeing Liu Guangqi's resolute attitude, Qi Sihui was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly, nodded and said: "Okay, then I'll listen to you! I still have to talk to my father about this matter after I go back, and ask him to report your name to the Housing Management Department, and by the way, urge them to arrange a house for us as soon as possible. Don't worry, Guangqi, for the future of both of us, I will definitely work hard for it!"

Although her voice is still as gentle as the spring breeze, it contains an unwavering strength that moves people.

Qi Sihui looked at Liu Guangqi, her eyes full of guilt and heartache, and said softly: "I'm sorry, it's my fault that your relationship with your father is so bad."

Tears welled up in her eyes. She felt that it was her inappropriate words that triggered this family storm and put Liu Guangqi in such a difficult situation, struggling painfully between love and family affection.

Liu Guangqi quickly reached out and gently wiped away the tears from her eyes, and comforted her: "Sihui, don't say that, it's not your fault. My father is too old-fashioned and stubborn, and doesn't understand our feelings. There is nothing wrong with us pursuing our own happiness, it's just that he finds it difficult to accept it for the time being."

He gently held Qi Sihui in his arms, as if he wanted to give her all the protection in the world.

In the small park, the two sat hugging each other, their heartbeats intertwined.

They began to look forward to their future life and imagine their own little home. Although they faced many difficulties, their hearts were filled with faith in love and hope for the future.

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