Without making everyone wait for too long, a man and a mother came out of the room with two children who had taken a bath and changed into new clothes. Their faces were filled with happy smiles. The man proudly said to everyone: " This is my daughter Daya, and this is my son Xiaobao, bring them out for everyone to get to know."
Seeing so many people outside, the siblings were a little scared and kept hiding behind the elder.
The uncle gently stroked their heads and comforted them: "Don't be afraid, these are our neighbors in the courtyard, and they all like you very much."
After listening to the uncle's words, Daya and Xiaobao slowly poked their heads out from behind the uncle and looked at everyone carefully. They saw friendly smiles on their neighbors' faces, which put them at ease a little.
Amid everyone's laughter and encouragement, Da Ya and Xiao Bao finally plucked up the courage and walked into the middle of the crowd. Although they were still a little nervous, the fear in their hearts slowly dissipated when they saw everyone looking at them with warmth and kindness.
The nice words came out of the mouth of the third uncle Yan Bugui as if they were free. He said enthusiastically to Daya and Xiaobao: "What a good boy, he looks so graceful. Don't be afraid, this will be your new home from now on, and everyone will know how to do it." Take good care of you."
Listening to Yan Bugui's words, the fear in Da Ya and Xiao Bao's hearts gradually dissipated. They began to have some wonderful expectations for this new home.
Yi Zhonghai was also very happy to see Yan Bugui treating Daya and Xiaobao so enthusiastically.
Suddenly, there was a burst of clear laughter from the crowd, and a cute little girl ran over from the front yard, her smile as bright as the sun.
The little girl ran up to them and said, "Hello, my name is Xiaoli, and I am a resident of the front yard. Are you new here?"
Da Ya nodded shyly, Xiao Li looked at Xiao Bao and asked curiously: "What is this little brother's name?"
Xiaobao looked at Xiaoli nervously and whispered, "My name is Xiaobao."
Xiaoli laughed happily and said, "Xiaobao, you look so good-looking. Let's go play in the alley together!"
Xiaoli enthusiastically stretched out her hand to take Xiaobao's hand. Xiaobao looked at her, then at his sister, hesitated, and then gave his hand to Xiaoli with a smile.
Xiaoli took Xiaobao's hand, and they ran to the alley together, with Daya following behind. When the children in the alley saw Xiaoli and her cute little brother, they all gathered around.
Xiaoli introduced to everyone: "This is the new little baby brother in our courtyard."
The children all applauded enthusiastically to welcome Xiaobao's arrival. Xiaobao was a little shy, but seeing so many people welcoming him, he couldn't help but look back to his sister Da Ya.
Suddenly, a boy stood up and said, "My name is Xiaoqiang, and I am the king of children in the alley. Xiaobao, do you want to play with us?"
Xiaobao looked at his sister Daya, who smiled and nodded. Xiaobao then plucked up the courage and said, "Okay, I want to play with you."
The children laughed happily and played hide-and-seek, hopscotch and other games with their little baby. Xiaobao quickly integrated into the circle of children, and everyone got along very harmoniously.
The aunt has been paying attention to Xiaobao's situation. When she saw Xiaobao having so much fun with the other children, her eyes were full of love.
The uncle is quite knowledgeable. After a trip, he brought back two old hens, a large piece of pork belly and a lot of stick bones. "Lao Yan, come to the Central Courtyard for a drink in the evening." Seeing Yanbu Gui, Yi Zhonghai took the initiative to say hello.
"Lao Yi, this is a big deal. You are worthy of being an eighth-level fitter at the Yiye Steel Rolling Mill in our Siheyuan." Yan Bugui thought that he could have a good meal in the evening, and his words became much better.
"Zhuzi, I have to trouble you. I need to cook a few big pots of food tonight so that everyone can have fun together." The first man said to Zhuzi beside him.
Zhu Zhu smiled and said, "No problem, please watch my performance."
The old man nodded and said, "Then it's all thanks to you."
The pillars started to get busy. He first went to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients one by one, then set the big pot in the yard and started to light the fire. As the fire grew stronger, the aroma gradually spread.
In the evening, the middle courtyard of the courtyard was already bustling with activity. Neighbors sat around and children played nearby. Yi Zhonghai picked up the wine glass and said to everyone: "Thank you all for coming tonight. We, the old couple, have not had a son and a half for so many years. Now that we have Daya and Xiaobao, we can be regarded as having two sons and a daughter. We have no children in this life." It's a pity." Yi Zhonghai was filled with emotion, with faint tears in his eyes. He raised his head and took a sip of wine, as if he wanted to drink up all the emotion and happiness in his heart.
Daya and Xiaobao also felt Yi Zhonghai's emotions. They snuggled up to him silently, holding his big hand tightly with their young hands, as if to convey strength and warmth to him.
Everyone was infected by Yi Zhonghai's true feelings, and tears filled their eyes, lamenting the difficulty and happiness of life.
Yan Bugui stood up, raised his glass, and said, "Lao Yi, you said so well! I feel honored to have a drink with you tonight. Let us work together for the harmony and beauty of this courtyard and for the children. Cheers to your happy growth!”
Yan Bugui's words received a round of applause. The second uncle also wanted to say a few words like Yan Bugui, but his education was limited. He stood up with a wine glass and only said, "I also respect you, Lao Yi."
The second uncle’s straightforwardness and sincerity made everyone burst into laughter, making the atmosphere more relaxed and happy. Yi Zhonghai also laughed loudly, picked up his wine glass, clinked it with the second uncle, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Old Liu, although your words are simple, our friendship is profound. I, Yi Zhonghai, am deeply grateful." Yi Zhonghai said with emotion.
At this time, the courtyard was very lively, with laughter and blessings coming and going. Children chased and played in the yard, and adults sat around and talked about life. The moonlight shines on the bluestone slabs of the courtyard, and everything looks so harmonious and beautiful.
And Daya and Xiaobao also felt the warmth and happiness of home in this laughter. They cuddled up next to the eldest mother, waiting for her to feed them. Sometimes they looked up to see their new home, sometimes they lowered their heads and whispered.
As the banquet came to an end, the neighbors dispersed. But before they left, they all came to Yi Zhonghai and Auntie to express their blessings and concern for them. They told Da Ya and Xiao Bao that this was their new home, and there were relatives who loved them here.
Da Ya and Xiao Bao also felt everyone's care and warmth. As night falls, the courtyard returns to tranquility. Da Ya and Xiao Bao were lying on the bed, their hearts filled with happiness and expectation. They know that this courtyard is their new home. Here are their relatives, friends and neighbors. This is their destination.
