area51novel Chapter 241 Request to keep the 4 courtyards here
Chapter 241 Request to keep the 4 courtyards here
"Ming'er, I have an idea." A young employee stood up, "We can enhance our market influence by building our own brand image."
"Yes, that's a good idea." Su Ming nodded in agreement, "We can expand our sales channels and increase our market share by strengthening brand promotion and marketing."
Every suggestion at the meeting was fully discussed and analyzed, and finally a comprehensive development plan was formed. Su Ming and the second uncle smiled at each other, their hearts full of confidence and expectations for the future.
"Ming'er, you've done a great job." The second uncle patted Su Ming's shoulder, "I'm very pleased to see you actively participate in the company's decision-making."
"Thank you for your compliment, Uncle." Su Ming replied with a smile, "This is my responsibility and obligation. I will do my best to contribute to the development of the company."
With the joint efforts of Su Ming and Er Daye, the company's performance has gradually achieved breakthrough progress. Their team spirit and cooperation spirit have also been fully demonstrated, becoming a powerful driving force and support for the company's development.
Su Ming is neither tall nor short, with an ordinary appearance, but he has a pair of deep eyes that seem to hide endless stories. He was born in an ordinary Beijing courtyard. Although his family is not rich, it is warm and healthy. The stone-paved alleys in the courtyard are often filled with the sound of children playing, making the whole courtyard full of vitality and vigor.
In Su Ming's memory, the best time was spent with the girl next door, Xiaoli. Xiaoli was pretty and pure, like a flower blooming in the yard, fascinating. They grew up together, like siblings, supporting each other, and exploring every corner of the courtyard together.
However, fate often plays tricks on people when they least expect it. One spring day in 1960, a sudden political turmoil changed everything. The red flag rose in the sky of Beijing, and life in the courtyard began to change. Su Ming's father was accused of being a "reactionary" and sentenced to prison, and the Su family fell into a serious predicament.
During this turbulent period, Su Ming and Xiao Li's relationship is also challenged. Xiao Li's parents are forced to move out of the courtyard for political reasons, and she has to follow her family far away. At the time of parting, she tearfully promises to wait for Su Ming.
However, waiting is not an easy thing. In the wave of political struggle, Su Ming was forced to leave his hometown and embark on a long road of exile. He wandered around and experienced the ups and downs and hardships of life, but he was always concerned about the courtyard he once lived in and the little Li he missed.
Time flies, and years pass by like songs. After going through untold hardships, Su Ming finally found Xiaoli in the long river of time. However, when he returned to the courtyard again, it was a completely different scene. The once familiar alley had been transformed, and the dilapidated courtyard no longer existed.
When Su Ming returned to the courtyard, he found that the courtyard he once knew was no longer recognizable. The houses that used to be made of blue bricks and gray tiles were now dilapidated, the graffiti on the walls had become mottled and faded, and the entire courtyard exuded an atmosphere of vicissitudes and loneliness.
Standing in the yard, Su Ming had mixed feelings. He recalled the time when he and Xiaoli played here when they were little, and he couldn't help but feel a lot of emotions. As he walked, he looked around, trying to find a trace of familiarity.
Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name from behind: "Brother Ming!" He turned around and saw a thin young man walking towards him.
"Jia Dongxu?" Su Ming's eyes lit up and he recognized the man. They used to be partners in the courtyard. "Why are you here?"
Jia Dongxu smiled bitterly and said, "It's like this, Brother Ming, I'm here to tell you a message."
"What news?" Su Ming's heart moved and he asked curiously.
Jia Dongxu said solemnly: "It's about the village's decision."
Su Ming frowned, feeling a little uneasy. He knew that the village's decision often affected the fate of every courtyard.
"Tell me quickly, what's going on?" Su Ming asked impatiently.
Jia Dongxu took a deep breath and said, "The township has decided to demolish the courtyard house here and re-plan the construction."
Su Ming was shocked when he heard this. The Siheyuan was where he lived and where his memories were. How could it be demolished so casually?
"This... How is this possible!" Su Ming's heart was filled with resentment and anger, "This is our home!"
Jia Dongxu smiled bitterly and shook his head. "I also heard the news, but the township's decision is very clear. They plan to demolish this place and build a new residential area."
Su Ming felt a wave of sadness in his heart. He looked at the dilapidated courtyard in front of him, thinking of all the good memories of his childhood, and tears welled up in his eyes.
"What should we do?" Su Ming asked almost subconsciously.
Jia Dongxu was silent for a while, then said: "Perhaps we can unite and write a letter to the township, requesting to keep the quadrangle here."
Su Ming raised his eyebrows after hearing this, thinking about the feasibility of this proposal. He knew it was not an easy thing to do, but he didn't want to give up just like that. This was not only his home, but also his emotional bond. He couldn't just watch it being destroyed.
Thanks to the efforts of Jia Dongxu and Su Ming, the demolition plan of the Siheyuan has caused some sensation and controversy. Some residents have expressed their support for preserving this historical and cultural heritage, believing that it is a symbol of their lives and a witness to their childhood memories. However, some residents are skeptical about the demolition plan, believing that the new residential area can improve the quality of life and bring a better living environment.
After listening to opinions from all parties, the township finally decided to continue the demolition of the courtyard house and the development of the second phase of the project. This news made Su Ming feel powerless and disappointed. He once held a glimmer of hope, hoping to change this decision and keep the home in his heart, but the reality was so cruel.
"Brother Ming, it seems that it really cannot be changed this time." Jia Dongxu's voice revealed helplessness and bitterness.
Su Ming sighed deeply, the loss in his heart was beyond words. He stood in the courtyard of the quadrangle, looking up at the houses that were about to be demolished, his eyes full of nostalgia and reluctance.
"Perhaps this is fate." Su Ming said with a wry smile, "We can only accept reality."
Jia Dongxu nodded silently, and he also felt Su Ming's feelings. They were all a speck of dust on this land. Facing the torrent of the great era, they could only go with the flow and could not control their own destiny.