Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 119 Guangfu Returns
In the 1970s, Yan Jiekuang found that society was in chaos and armed fights broke out in many places.

Yan Jiekuang strictly ordered his younger sister not to go out, and he also hurried to find the director of the textile factory to see if it was possible to let Yan Jiedi be an apprentice first.

After Yan Jiekuang paid the price of two small goldfish, in April, Yan Jiekuang sent Yan Jiedi to the textile factory.

Yan Jiecheng was very surprised when he found out about this, but since they were brothers from the same mother, he had to help. He took Yan Jiedi to familiarize herself with the situation in the factory, and the younger sister went to and from work with her brother.

Yan Jiekuang got rid of his worry and started to slack off at work again. When he was at home, he would play with Tiantian and the five little ones. The first three were no longer here. According to Yan Bugui, those three had become the bullies among the cats in his area, and they were a gang, staying in the west wing all day long.

The big cats don’t go out now. They sleep when they are full, eat when they are full, or go to the yard to bask in the sun.

Yan Jiekuang said to Big Cat, "Are you going to retire?" Big Cat looked at him with disdain, changed his position and continued to lie down.

Instead, he goes out all day long, plays around, and then comes back by himself at mealtime. He probably treats this place like a hotel.

Yan Jiekuang returned to the courtyard to visit his parents that day, and brought a fish and some cloth. The cloth was a welfare from his unit and had been kept in the house. Yan Jiekuang thought about it and decided to give it to his mother.

As soon as he entered the front yard, he saw He Yuzhu, holding his unchanging lunch box in his hands. Yan Jiekuang greeted him, "Hello, Brother Zhu!"

He Yuzhu looked up and saw that it was Yan Jiekuang and said, "San'er, by the way, did your second brother send a letter?"

"No, I haven't heard about it. I guess he will be back soon. Didn't he say he would come back to attend military school?" Yan Jiekuang said.

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "How could I forget about this? By the way, if your brother has any letters, please tell me."

"Okay, Brother Zhu, by the way, I saw He Xiao two days ago. He registered at Qianmen Primary School." Yan Jiekuang said.

He Yuzhu said absentmindedly: "I know, his mother told me, OK, go ahead, I'm going in."

Yan Jiekuang entered the yard. Everyone who worked had not returned yet, and his mother was the only one at home. He sat in the front yard to enjoy the cool air, so he walked over to say hello to his mother.

I put my things back in the house, made myself a cup of tea, and came out to talk to my mother.

Yang Ruiping said: "Your second brother will be back soon, and he will probably get married when he comes back. What about you?"

"How old am I? Why are you targeting me?" Yan Jiekuang felt the tea was a bit bitter.

Yang Ruiping said: "Everyone in the compound who is supposed to get married has gotten married, so it's your turn anyway."

"Let's talk about my business later. By the way, has my second brother come to confirm the news?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

"Not yet. Your dad said it will only take one or two months." Yang Ruiping said.

Yang Ruiping whispered, "The old lady in the backyard is lying in bed. Li Cuilan is taking care of her. She doesn't look well."

"No way, wasn't it nice to see it at that time?" Yan Jiekuang said in surprise.

"I fell down, was sent to the hospital and came back." Yang Ruiping said.

Yan Jiekuang said, "Find some time to buy some canned snacks and we can go take a look at their home." Yang Ruiping nodded. This matter still had to be handled by Yan Bugui.

At this time, a man came in from the door. He was short but very strong, carrying two large bags. Yang Ruiping didn't recognize him and asked, "Comrade, who are you looking for?"

"Aunt Yang, don't you recognize me? I'm Liu Guangfu."

Yan Jiekuang came out of the house and saw that it was indeed Liu Guangfu, "Brother Guangfu, you're back."

"I can't even recognize him. This is Liu Guangfu. He was still a little kid when he left." Yang Ruiping said with a smile.

Yan Jiekuang said, "Brother Guangfu, please go in quickly. Your mother is at home and keeps talking about you. Hurry up."

"Okay, third brother, let's talk when you're free. I'll go in first." Liu Guangfu ran to the backyard with his bag.

Not long after, Zhao Yue'e's crying could be heard from the backyard. Yang Ruiping said, "Every family has its own problems. I wonder what Liu Haizhong would think if he saw this."

"No matter what, we can't fight back." Yan Jiekuang said.

Yang Ruiping said: "You have a bad mouth."

In the evening, people who went to work came back one after another, and the compound was in a commotion. But after a while, many people were enjoying the cool in the yard and no one even cooked. Yan Jiekuang saw that they were waiting to see the backyard.

Liu Haizhong had just finished a day's work and was stepping into the front yard. As soon as he entered the yard, Yi Jun took the initiative to greet him, "Uncle Liu, it's time to get off work." Yi Jun's wife was watching from behind.

Liu Haizhong was very surprised and said, "What nonsense! We left the factory gate at the same time."

Liu Haizhong continued to walk towards the backyard. Many people greeted him. He felt very strange. What happened today?
As soon as they arrived at the Moon Gate, Yi Zhonghai grabbed Liu Haizhong and said, "Your Guangfu is back. Let's talk it over."

Liu Haizhong suddenly realized what was going on and hurried home. Many people in the compound were listening, but they were disappointed. They saw Zhao Yue'e, who was in high spirits and carrying a basket to buy vegetables. There was no noise or crying.

Later in the evening, Liu Guangfu went to Sun Xiaolong and Zhou Nianping's house in the front yard. Yan Jiekuang also wanted to know how Liu Guangfu was doing, so he also went to Sun's house. Now, even Jia Dongxu came.

Liu Guangfu said that after graduation he became a first mate and as someone who sailed on the ocean, he went home less often.

Liu Guangfu has been to many places and told everyone about the customs and cultures of various countries. Finally, he said that he would stay longer this time to accompany his parents.

Yan Jiekuang was interested in how Liu Haizhong dealt with the matter, so he asked Liu Guangfu.

Liu Guangfu secretly told Yan Jiekuang, "His three brothers are all in Tianjin. They bought a house for the parents and planned to move over when they retire. The three of us brothers have started families, and the eldest brother has two children. It took us a long time to talk things over with the eldest brother. Life there is not bad either."

So that's how it is. Liu Haizhong is relieved now and no longer has any problems.

The next day, Liu Haizhong wanted to take Liu Guangfu to Tianjin, but Liu Guangfu persuaded him, saying, "You have to ask for leave and get a letter of introduction."

A few days later, the family of three left with their belongings. Seeing Zhao Yue'e's happy look, Jia Zhangshi felt uncomfortable and said, "If you have the ability, don't come back."

Yan Jiekuang heard this and told his mother. Yang Ruiping laughed and said, "They have always been at odds with each other. Jia Zhang just can't stand Zhao Yue'e doing well."

As it turned out, Jia Zhang's guess was correct. Liu Haizhong came back and had to go to work. Zhao Yue'e didn't come back because she was taking care of her three grandsons and was very busy all day.

Jia Zhang held Jia Xiaobao and strolled from the front yard to the back yard, and then from the back yard to the front yard, meaning, "Look, I also have a good grandson."

Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu were speechless and pulled Xiaobao into the house.

Since Yan Jiedi went to work, Yang Ruiping has been alone at home. Yan Jiekuang was afraid that she would be lonely, so he brought Tiantian back home, wanting Tiantian to accompany his mother.

But within two days, Yang Ruiping found Yan Jiekuang and said, "Hurry up and get rid of Tiantian. I haven't seen him for a day, and when I see him following me, there's a dog. The neighbors are so scared that they've reported to the street."

Yan Jiekuang was so angry that he chased Tiantian with a stick in the courtyard. Tiantian was smart and went back to the big cat immediately.

Yan Bugui finally collapsed from exhaustion and was taken to the hospital due to overwork. Yan Jiekuang accompanied him to get a certificate, which was handed over to the school. The school leader did not show up at all, probably because he was afraid that the family members would make a fuss. Anyway, he ended up taking a long-term sick leave.

Yan Bugui recovered after resting for a while, and the old couple would go for a walk when they had nothing to do at home.

Yan Bugui wanted to go to Yuer Hutong to move the books back, but when he got there, he found that none of the books were left.

The reason Yan Jiekuang gave him was that he was afraid someone would see and report it, so he hid it all.

Yan Bugui was bored with being idle, and Yang Ruiping was also bored with being annoyed with him, and he whispered in Yan Jiekuang's ear every day.

Yan Jiekuang was depressed and had to find a job for his father.

(End of this chapter)