Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Chapter 217 What do you think?

This experience of searching for socks not only made them cherish each other more, but also made them feel the deep friendship between the neighbors in the courtyard.

After returning to the room, Wang Qiang carefully put the socks back on the bedside table, feeling very relieved. He held Liu Yan's hand and said affectionately, "Yanzi, my life is complete with you."

Wang Qiang and Liu Yan's life returned to a peaceful and happy track. However, life is always full of surprises and challenges. One day, Wang Qiang and Liu Yan were enjoying the afternoon sunshine in the yard when they suddenly heard a quarrel coming from Jia Dongxu's house across the street.

Jia Dongxu is Wang Qiang's neighbor, a straightforward but somewhat impatient man. Wang Qiang knows that Jia Dongxu and his wife have been arguing over trivial matters recently, which makes him feel a little uneasy. He has a good relationship with Jia Dongxu and always feels that he should help him.

"Dongxu, are you okay?" Wang Qiang walked to the door of Jia Dongxu's house and asked with concern.

Jia Dongxu walked out with an angry face, but when he saw Wang Qiang, his mood eased a little, "It's okay, Qiangzi. It's just a small matter, don't worry."

Wang Qiang knew that Jia Dongxu didn't want others to interfere in his family affairs, but he still felt that he had to care about it. He patted Jia Dongxu on the shoulder and said, "How about we go out for a walk and talk?"

Jia Dongxu was silent for a while, then nodded, "Okay, let's go sit in the yard."

The two came to a corner of the yard and sat on a bench. Jia Dongxu lit a cigarette, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled the smoke, as if to calm himself down.

"Qiangzi, what do you think marriage is all about?" Jia Dongxu suddenly asked, with a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Wang Qiang thought for a moment and said softly, "Marriage is a matter between two people, which requires mutual understanding and tolerance. There is no perfect person, and there is no perfect marriage, but as long as you treat each other sincerely, many problems can be solved."

Jia Dongxu sighed, "I know this is the truth, but why is it so difficult to actually do it? We always quarrel over trivial matters."

Wang Qiang understood Jia Dongxu's confusion. He recalled that he and Liu Yan had quarreled and had unhappy relationships before, but they were always able to resolve them through communication and understanding. He looked at Jia Dongxu and said sincerely, "Dongxu, many times, we need to think about things from each other's perspective. Everyone has their own difficulties and pressures. Only by understanding each other can we go further."

Jia Dongxu nodded silently, as if thinking about Wang Qiang's words. A bitter smile appeared on his face, "You are right, Qiangzi. I really should reflect on this."

The two were silent for a while, and Jia Dongxu suddenly asked, "By the way, Qiangzi, you and Liu Yan get along so well, do you have any secret?"

Wang Qiang smiled and said, "There is no secret, it's just more communication and tolerance. Whenever there is a problem, we will calm down and talk about it to find a solution. The important thing is not to let small problems accumulate into big problems."

Jia Dongxu nodded thoughtfully, "Thank you, Qiangzi. Your words made me understand a lot."

At this time, Liu Yan came over with two cups of tea in her hands, "What are you talking about? Have some tea."

Wang Qiang took the tea and said with a smile, "We are talking about marriage. Dongxu, have a cup too."

Jia Dongxu took the tea and looked at Liu Yan gratefully, "Thank you, sister-in-law."

Liu Yan sat next to Wang Qiang and looked at them with a smile, "Dongxu, marriage is actually like this. It requires the joint efforts of two people. As long as you are determined, you will definitely find a way."

Jia Dongxu nodded, the sadness on his face gradually disappeared, revealing a long-lost smile. "You are right, I will work hard. Thank you."

In the following days, Jia Dongxu became much gentler, and he and his wife quarreled less frequently. Wang Qiang felt relieved when he saw all this. He knew that his and Liu Yan's suggestions had worked, which made him more determined to help his neighbors.

One day, Wang Qiang and Liu Yan were planting flowers in the yard. Jia Dongxu suddenly came over and said with a smile, "Qiangzi, sister-in-law, my wife and I have reconciled. Thank you for your guidance."

Wang Qiang put down the seedlings in his hand, smiled and patted Jia Dongxu on the shoulder, "This is all your own efforts, we just made some suggestions."

Liu Yan also smiled and nodded, "Yes, Dongxu, it's the best outcome for you two to reconcile."

Jia Dongxu said gratefully, "No matter what, I still want to thank you. If you need any help in the future, just let me know."

Wang Qiang and Liu Yan smiled at each other, knowing that the neighborhood relationship in Siheyuan is just like this, helping and loving each other. Everyone is working hard for their own life, and at the same time, they are also providing help to others to the best of their ability.

Days passed slowly in a peaceful and warm life. Wang Qiang and Liu Yan's feelings became deeper and deeper, and the courtyard was filled with harmony and joy. Whenever night fell, the lights in the courtyard were soft and warm. Wang Qiang and Liu Yan often sat on a bench and quietly enjoyed this moment of tranquility.

However, life is always full of surprises. One day, Wang Qiang received a call from Zhang Wei, a friend he hadn’t seen for a long time. Zhang Wei was Wang Qiang’s college classmate. They had spent a wonderful college life together, but after graduation, they went their separate ways and their contact gradually decreased.

"Qiangzi, long time no see! How have you been recently?" Zhang Wei's voice came from the other end of the phone, full of excitement and anticipation.

Wang Qiang smiled and responded, "Weizi, it's been a long time. Everything is fine here, how about you?"

Zhang Wei smiled and said, "I'm fine too. Qiangzi, I have a project recently and I want to work with you. Are you interested?"

Wang Qiang was immediately interested when he heard this. He has always been very interested in new projects, especially working with old friends, which is a rare opportunity. He asked, "What is the project? Tell me about it."

Zhang Wei explained, "This is a smart home project, and we need a reliable technical leader. I know you have strong capabilities in this area, so I want to work with you."

Wang Qiang pondered for a while, feeling a little excited but also a little hesitant. He was very interested in the field of smart home, but this also meant that he might need to invest a lot of time and energy, which would have a certain impact on his and Liu Yan's lives.

He decided to discuss it with Liu Yan first. After hanging up the phone, he told Liu Yan the situation, "Yanzi, Weizi wants me to cooperate on a project. I think it's interesting, but it will also take a lot of my time. What do you think?"