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

Chapter 259 Brother Jia, what’s the matter?

"This storm really came unexpectedly." Su Ming panted and breathed a sigh of relief.

Qin Huairu let go of Su Ming's hand and said with a smile: "Yes, I didn't expect it to rain so hard all of a sudden."

The two stood at the door, observing the weather outside. The rain was getting heavier, and the wind was getting stronger, as if it was going to blow everything away.

"Ming, it's raining so hard, how are we going to get home?" Qin Huairu looked at the scene outside worriedly.

Su Ming frowned, thinking about how to deal with it. At this moment, he suddenly remembered a hotel opened by a friend, not far from here, where he might be able to take shelter from the rain temporarily.

"Huai Ru, I have an idea. We can stay in a hotel run by a friend of mine for a night." Su Ming said.

Qin Huairu heard this and a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes: "Then let's go quickly."

The two hurriedly left the store and walked towards the hotel in the heavy rain. There were almost no pedestrians on the road due to the wind and rain, and the street seemed unusually deserted.

Finally, they arrived at the door of the hotel. The hotel's exterior was gray and looked a bit old, but it was brightly lit and seemed particularly warm.

Su Ming pushed open the door, and the two walked into the lobby. The lobby was decorated simply, but clean and bright, giving people a comfortable atmosphere.

Su Ming, an ordinary Beijing guy, has lived in this ancient city for more than 20 years. The memory of the Siheyuan has been deeply imprinted in his heart. It is a place full of memories and emotions, the cradle of his growth, and also carries the inheritance of his family.

Whenever night falls and the lights in the courtyard are bright, Su Ming will always involuntarily walk into those familiar alleys to find peace of mind. In this bustling city, the courtyard is his only home and a safe haven for his soul.

However, one night, when he returned home, he found that everything had become strange and weird. The shadow cast by the sycamore tree in the yard seemed to become deeper, and an indescribable weird atmosphere filled the courtyard. Su Ming had an ominous premonition in his heart, and he quickened his pace and walked straight to the door of his home.

After opening the door, he was stunned by the scene in front of him. The originally peaceful and harmonious courtyard had become a mess. Various sundries were scattered on the ground, a broken box was lying in the corner, and in the middle of the courtyard, a figure was squatting there, seemingly looking for something.

"Hi, who are you?" Su Ming's voice sounded particularly lonely in the night.

When the figure raised her head, Su Ming discovered that it was a young girl. There was a hint of confusion and loss in her eyes.

"I... I'm here to look for something." The girl's voice trembled slightly and she seemed a little timid.

"What are you looking for?" Su Ming walked to the girl, squatted down, and tried to communicate with her.

"I... I don't know either, I just have a strong feeling telling me that what I'm looking for is here." The girl's tone was full of doubt and confusion.

Su Ming stared at her, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He remembered the scenes of playing in this courtyard when he was a child, and the various stories about this courtyard that his grandparents had told him. Could all this be related to this girl?

"What's your name?" Su Ming tried to break the silence.

"My...my name is Xiaoyu." The girl answered a little shyly.

"Xiaoyu, do you know the story of this courtyard?" Su Ming suddenly asked.

Xiaoyu shook her head, "I just know that I have to come here."

Su Ming's heart moved, perhaps this girl had some special connection with this courtyard. He decided to help her and find the answer deep in her heart.

So, Su Ming and Xiao Yu started a journey to explore the Siheyuan. They walked through every familiar alley, looking for every corner that might hide secrets. In the process, they discovered many forgotten stories and uncovered many dusty memories.

They heard the murmurs under the old tree and saw the flickering light in the corner. They carefully felt every inch of the courtyard and the breath of every sycamore tree. Behind all this, there seemed to be an unspeakable secret waiting for their discovery.

As the night deepened, the moonlight sprinkled in the yard, as if adding a touch of mystery to their adventure. Su Ming and Xiao Yu sat in the yard, looking at the stars in the sky, their hearts filled with curiosity and expectation about the unknown.

"Perhaps, we will never know all the secrets of this courtyard." Su Ming said softly.

Xiaoyu raised her head and looked at him with a smile, "But at least we tried."

Their eyes met in the air, as if at that moment, they had found the destination of each other's soul. The story in the courtyard will continue to linger in their memories and become an eternal legend.

As the night deepened, the moonlight softly covered the courtyard, and a peaceful atmosphere enveloped every inch of land. Su Ming and Xiao Yu were still sitting in the yard, their thoughts rising and falling like the tide, echoing the day's exploration. Suddenly, a sound of footsteps broke the tranquility, and Su Ming looked up and found that it was Jia Dongxu from the village who hurried over.

Jia Dongxu looked anxious, and there was a hint of nervousness in his eyes, as if he had something important to convey to Su Ming.

"Su Ming, you are here!" Jia Dongxu stopped in front of Su Ming, panting, with beads of sweat still on his forehead.

Su Ming was slightly stunned, and immediately asked: "What's wrong, Brother Jia, what's the matter?"

Jia Dongxu took a breath and said solemnly, "The township has just issued a notice requiring the re-planning of the land use of the quadrangle courtyard. They plan to develop this area."

Su Ming was shocked after hearing this. He did not expect the village to make such a decision. The Siheyuan was a precious memory for him and a part of his life. He did not want to see it destroyed by commercial development.

"How could they do this! The courtyard is not just a piece of land, it is also our memories and emotions!" Su Ming's voice was filled with anger and confusion.

Jia Dongxu sighed and shook his head. "I tried to persuade them, but the township has made its decision. They think this piece of land can bring more economic benefits."

Su Ming lowered his head silently. He felt the inner struggle and powerlessness, as if he was troubled by the entanglement of fate.

"We can't give up like this, we must protect the courtyard!" Xiaoyu suddenly spoke, with a determination flashing in her eyes.

Su Ming raised his head and looked at her. A warm feeling surged in his heart, as if he had found a glimmer of hope and strength.