Siheyuan: Shazhu's Life Simulator

On the day of the divorce, the sky was gloomy and covered with dark clouds, as if it was going to swallow up the hustle and bustle of the entire city.

The two of them walked into the Civil Affairs Bureau one after the other, their steps heavy, as if they were carrying the weight of the entire world.

Their shadows stretched out on the mottled cobblestone road, and every step seemed particularly difficult. His face was as gray as the sky, and he walked silently behind her, keeping a certain distance.

She looked straight ahead, her eyes were slightly red, her lips were tightly pursed, and the corners of her lips that once filled with a sweet smile were now stiff. Entering the hall of the Civil Affairs Bureau, there was a faint atmosphere of sadness in the air.

They stood in a long line, the noise around them seemed to be isolated by an invisible wall, leaving only silence between the two of them. The document bag in her hand trembled slightly, as if even the paper could feel her nervousness and uneasiness.

Finally it was their turn. The staff across the table looked at them expressionlessly, their eyes seemed to see through everything and take in their pain. They submitted all the documents silently, and every movement was like cutting their own flesh.

At the moment of signing, her hand holding the pen trembled slightly, and the tip of the pen scratched across the paper, leaving traces of hesitation. His eyes were empty, but his strokes were firm, as if he wanted to put an end to this relationship completely.

When the staff stamped the bright red seal, the two became strangers. She looked up at the window, and the rain began to fall, washing away the dust of the city, but it could not wash away the trauma in her heart. He lowered his head and stared at the divorce certificate in his hand. The color was bright and cold, just like the final irony of their relationship.

After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, they turned around and embarked on different paths in life. She walked in the drizzle, her steps were a little messy, but her eyes gradually became firm, as if telling herself that even if she was alone, she had to move forward bravely.

He stood silently in the rain for a moment, then took steady steps and disappeared into the rain. The end of this marriage was like a silent drama, with no audience, only two tired actors taking their bows in the rain.

Yan Jiecheng lowered his head and pondered, staring at Yu Li who was leaving, his eyes revealing reluctance and pain.

He actually didn't want to get divorced, but the complicated emotional entanglements made it impossible for him to let go. His heart was filled with conjectures and speculations, and he tried every means to save his broken marriage.

He did not utter any complaints or accusations, but just silently followed the departing figure with his slightly lonely eyes.

Yu Li's breathing became rapid, her heartbeat accelerated, and her tears could not stop flowing. Her sobbing and crying were filled with helplessness and disappointment.

She had always thought that marriage was a long and sweet journey, but she never expected that in the end only the fleeting years would be gone.

Disappointment and heartache gradually spread. She cried and sobbed, without the strength to resist the injustice of fate.

As the man pondered, he covered his mouth and frowned, as if he was struggling with something. He bit his lower lip quietly, and with a slight pain, an indescribable guilt surged in his heart.

He clearly knew his responsibilities and mistakes, but he was unable to save the broken love. This feeling of powerlessness made him feel even more painful.

The woman sniffed unsteadily, her voice hoarse and trembling. She tried her best to hold back her tears, but ultimately she could not control the turbulence of her emotions and she burst into tears. Every cry carried her attachment to and helplessness towards her marriage.

Her tears flowed like a spring, her voice was choked and difficult to speak, she seemed to have lost all support in her grief. In the blink of an eye, the man's eyes changed from pain to determination, he shook his head resolutely, as if he had made up his mind.

He clenched his hands into fists, with strength flowing through his fingertips, as if gathering courage for himself. He raised his head, staring into the distance with a determined gaze, and his thoughts became clear. He was determined to cheer up, stand up again, and face the challenges of life without hesitation.

The woman's body fell weakly, her hands resting weakly at her sides, her breathing was rapid and weak, as if all her strength had been drained away. She closed her red eyes, her tears soaked her clothes, leaving traces of heartbreak.

Faced with the collapse of her marriage, she felt unprecedented loneliness and unbearable pain. She wanted to cry out loudly but could only endure the tears and heartache silently.

The man turned around and walked away with difficulty, each step seemed to weigh a thousand pounds. He clenched his fists, hoping to resist the pain and disappointment in his heart. He knew that only by being strong could he find the direction of life again.

He no longer looked back, and his back gradually went away. The woman stood up with difficulty, staggering but chasing him tenaciously. Her tears had dried up, but the great pain in her heart could not be healed. She twisted her neck hard and watched the man's back in the distance. There seemed to be a force in her heart driving her, making her unable to give up. She longed to return to the happiness she once had.

Yan Jiecheng clutched the divorce certificate tightly, his steps unsteady, as if the whole world had lost its color, and he walked back in a trance.

When everyone in the Yan family saw this scene, they all showed disbelief on their faces. They never thought that Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li would actually get to the point of divorce.

Yan Bugui's eyes widened, and he shouted at Yan Jiecheng in a rage: "How can you be so confused! Don't you know that once you get divorced, you will never be able to find a wife again?"

Yan Jiecheng glared at the man in front of him, whom he considered the culprit, with an angry face, and said with gritted teeth: "Hmph, it's all because of you! If you hadn't been scheming all day long, how would I have ended up in this situation?" As he said that, he rolled up his sleeves, looking like he was ready to take action.

The father and son refused to give in to each other and started arguing fiercely, their voices echoing throughout the courtyard. Yan Jiecheng became more and more agitated and shouted loudly: "For someone like you who only knows how to scheme against your own children all day long, who will be willing to take care of you in your old age?"

The neighbors in the yard heard the noise and rushed to persuade him. Some people accused Yan Jiecheng of treating his father in this way, saying: "Yan Jiecheng, how can you talk to your father like this? There are no wrong parents in the world..."

However, Yan Jiecheng simply refused to listen to these advices. He sneered and retorted, "Haha, what do you know? I am now divorced because of this old man! He schemes all day long. It would be strange if Yu Li could stand it. It would be strange if she didn't divorce! You are talking without any pain in your waist. If you have the ability, you can find me a wife!"

At this moment, Yan Bugui suddenly felt dizzy, his body swayed a few times, and he fainted on the ground. Everyone panicked and rushed him to the hospital.

On the other hand, Yu Li came to work as if nothing had happened and began to help Xu Xiaomei with odd jobs and errands. The busy work seemed to make her forget the pain brought by the divorce temporarily.

At noon, He Yuzhu came to visit Yu Li. As soon as they met, he asked with concern: "Are you used to working here?"

Yu Li raised her head, forced a smile and replied, "It's fine, Brother Zhuzi, I'm divorced." Although she said it was fine, her slightly trembling lips betrayed her true feelings.

Looking at the divorce agreement in front of him, his eyes were blurred, like a traveler who had lost his direction.

When she thought of divorce, tears began to flow from the corners of her eyes and soft sobs sounded, as if a knife was tearing her heart apart.

She recalled the past happiness and the moments they had spent together. Those sweet smiles and warm hugs reappeared in her mind. She tried her best to save the relationship and change it, but reality pushed her to the brink of divorce.

She wondered what she had done wrong, her mind in a mess, imagining the years they had spent together. Her thoughts seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, and she was trapped in a whirlpool of memories.

Her tears fell drop by drop, falling uncontrollably, accompanied by sobbing sounds.

Her throat seemed to be strangled by an invisible force, and she choked and choked, as if breathing had become difficult. She shook her head weakly, trying to get rid of this painful memory, but every memory hit the softest part of her heart.

Her face gradually twisted, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, her expression was painful and desperate. She was like a helpless little bird, staring at him who had left, trying to find back the happiness she once had.

However, she was mercilessly pushed into the abyss of body and mind. She silently moaned and cried in pain, like a spell wrapped around her heart. In that despair, she felt her heart torn apart, like a knife ruthlessly cutting her soul. Her tears rolled down like beads that had broken off the string, echoing in the silent room with the pain of heartbreak. And she became the silent victim, with unspeakable pain in her heart.

He Yuzhu persuaded her earnestly for a long time, and finally agreed to have dinner together in the evening, and then turned and left. Yu Li didn't have much work to do in the whole afternoon, and she couldn't help but feel that the money was too easy to earn.

As night fell, He Yuzhu arrived as promised. He then led Yu Li to a luxurious hotel. As soon as they entered the hotel, Yu Li couldn't help but say, "Brother Zhuzi, can you help me find a house? It's too expensive to live in a place like this all the time. I can't afford it." He Yuzhu responded readily, "Okay, sister! I'll leave it to you. I'll rent you a house that suits your needs in no time."

That night, the two had a great conversation. Before they knew it, it was raining outside the window, but the house was full of warmth and sweetness. The next morning, the sun shone through the window onto the bed. He Yuzhu gently got up and said goodbye to Yu Li.

A few days later, He Yuzhu fulfilled his promise and successfully arranged a comfortable residence for Yu Li.

That day, He Yuzhu met Yu Haitang by chance on the street.

Yu Haitang came forward with a smile and said, "Oh, what a coincidence!"

He Yuzhu was also surprised and responded, "That's right!" Then, Yu Haitang asked curiously, "Brother Zhuzi, what kind of job did you find for my sister?"

He Yuzhu asked back: "Why, do you want to find a job too?"

Yu Haitang curled her lips and said, "Huh, don't you have a job?"

He Yuzhu sighed helplessly: "Oh, don't mention it. The factory is not as profitable as before. I have been thinking about leaving and finding another way out." Hearing this,
Yu Haitang asked quickly: "Then think of a solution for me, am I not even as good as my sister?" He Yuzhu hurriedly explained: "Sister, that's not the case. It's just that there is really no job that is particularly suitable for you at the moment. How about you stay in the factory for a while and see how things go?"

Yu Haitang muttered reluctantly: "Then how long do we have to wait?"

He Yuzhu thought for a moment, then patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, sister. I think you are more suitable to run your own business with your ability. As long as the time is right, I am willing to invest and help you open a store. What do you think?" Yu Haitang blinked and asked playfully: "Then what should I give you to repay you?"

"You know." Yu Haitang blinked her big watery eyes, wondering if her sister had ever interacted with others in this way. After dinner, the two finally walked side by side. The young and energetic Yu Haitang was more charming than her sister Yu Lilai.

"How can I find you in the future?" Yu Haitang asked in a tender voice.

"Well... I don't know. I live in the dormitory in the factory." He Yuzhu scratched his head and said after thinking for a moment, "How about this, I plan to rent a house for your sister, and then you can move in and live with her."

"Ah?" Yu Haitang opened her mouth in surprise, "You actually want to rent a house for my sister?"

"Yeah!" He Yuzhu nodded and replied with a smile, "You two really do have an unusual relationship."

"Aren't you afraid of people gossiping about you by doing this?" Yu Haitang frowned slightly, a blush appearing on her face.

"Hey, we are all adults, what's there to worry about? I am willing to give, and you can give corresponding returns. Isn't this normal?" He Yuzhu shrugged indifferently.

Hearing this, Yu Haitang's face instantly turned red. She lowered her head shyly and whispered softly, "But this is too embarrassing."

Seeing this, He Yuzhu quickly comforted him, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. You will get used to it over time. There is really nothing to be shy about."

"Okay then." Yu Haitang hesitated for a long time, and finally agreed, but then she looked embarrassed, "How can I tell my sister about this?"

"Just tell her directly, what's there to be afraid of!" He Yuzhu patted his chest and promised solemnly, "Anyway, you two are divorced now, so it's a good opportunity for you to get together and take care of each other. I will also take time to visit you two sisters often."

"Then I'll trouble you, Brother Zhuzi." Yu Haitang said in a low voice with a red face.

"Hehe, it's no trouble, no trouble." He Yuzhu smiled foolishly, but he was very happy in his heart.

Yu Haitang raised her head and looked at He Yuzhu, with a hint of expectation in her eyes, "Then...will my sister agree?"

"I will definitely agree!" He Yuzhu said confidently, "It's not easy for your sister to be alone, you can go and help take care of her."

After hearing this, Yu Haitang felt more at ease. "Well, thank you, Brother Zhuzi."

"What are you thanking me for? We are all friends, and we should help each other!" He Yuzhu said righteously, and then he seemed to have thought of something, "By the way, you don't have to worry about the house, I'll take care of it!"

"Okay, Brother Zhuzi." Yu Haitang nodded, and her heart had a little more hope for her future life. (End of this chapter)