Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 121 Sha Zhu Remarries
In the winter of 1971, Yan Jiekuang went to visit Principal Chen. Principal Chen looked much older and was surprised to see Yan Jiekuang. "What? Are you looking at my old bones to see if they are dead?"

"Principal Chen, I just wanted to come and see you. What happened to you? Are you still in school?" Yan Jiekuang said.

Principal Chen said dejectedly, "He's gone. I have to leave in two days. Didn't you see someone still watching me at the door?"

Yan Jiekuang thought for a moment and thought there was such a person. He asked, "What are you doing? Where are you going?"

"You are usually very smart, but you haven't figured it out yet. I am going to be sent down to the countryside to receive re-education from the poor and lower-middle peasants. It's a very far place, and I don't even know if I can come back." Principal Chen said with some sadness.

Yan Jiekuang felt a little inexplicably sad and said, "You helped me the most in school. You are a good teacher and a good principal. Why did this happen?"

"You don't have to feel sad for me. It's fine too. Go out for a walk and see different scenery." Principal Chen said.

"I brought you two bottles of wine and a pack of cigarettes this time. I wanted to wish you a happy new year in advance. Please keep them." Yan Jiekuang said as he took things out of his bag.

Yan Jiekuang reached into his pocket and took out fifty yuan and fifty kilograms of national food coupons, saying, "Take these with you in case of emergency."

Principal Chen looked at Yan Jiekuang and said, "Okay, I'll accept it. You're the only student who came to see me, so it's worth it that I've protected you for so many years."

"No way. Just leave me your address and I'll write to you when the time comes. Just tell me if you need anything." Yan Jiekuang said.

The two exchanged addresses and chatted for a while before Yan Jiekuang left. Principal Chen stood at the door and waved to him.

After returning to the courtyard, Yan Jiekuang told his father about this. Yan Bugui was filled with emotion. He said that many of his colleagues had been demoted, and if he had not been on sick leave, he didn't know what would have happened to him.

Yan Jiefang left after getting married, and Shi Xiaoya stayed with Yang Ruiping every day. Yang Ruiping finally didn't have to be alone at home anymore.

The children of Yan Jiecheng's family are all at their grandmother's house, being taken care of by their grandparents. Yang Ruiping was thinking that when the second child is born, he would take care of him himself.

Yan Bugui set his sights on the west wing next door. He heard that the four people he had found did not work and were not seen every day. Now no one was in charge. Yan Jiekuang advised, "Wait for a while. At least you should ask Director Wang."

A few days later, Yan Bugui became the gatekeeper of the West Wing, of course, on a voluntary basis, without salary. Yan Jiekuang admired his father's efficiency.

Yan Jiekuang was tidying up his study at his home in Yuer Hutong. He felt a little uncomfortable looking at the west wing which looked like a library, so he demolished it and restored it to its original state.

He went to find Carpenter Zhang to find two people to help him, but to no avail. Carpenter Zhang had already returned to his hometown. The person living here was his grandson, who was also married. One of the reasons why Carpenter Zhang left was to make room for his grandson.

Yan Jiekuang turned a corner and came to Courtyard No. 95. When he reached the door, he suddenly realized that he really had no house here. In principle, he only had his household registration here, and none of the houses here were his own.

Yan Jiekuang laughed at himself, a man with all the golden fingers actually ended up without a house in the courtyard.

He walked in, said hello to his second sister-in-law, and went to the north room to see his mother. Yang Ruiping was still in the room working with the cloth he brought, wanting to make some small clothes for Qingqing and Fangfang.

Seeing his mother working so hard to make clothes, Yan Jiekuang said, "If it doesn't work, just buy two pieces to make my sister-in-law happy."

Yang Ruiping rolled his eyes at him and said, "Then I don't need a ticket or money."

Yan Jiekuang was about to say "I'm out", but Yang Ruiping said, "Don't show off again."

Yan Jiekuang said nothing, and just said, "I'm going to go see my dad, and then I'll be back."

Yan Jiekuang went to the west wing and saw his father busy and happy, so he helped to clean up. After cleaning up, he went to the gatehouse to wash his hands, said hello to his father and went back.

After returning to Yuer Hutong, I made noodles for myself. After eating, I served the big cat, the five little ones, and Tiantian.

When Yan Jiekuang brewed a cup of tea and sat quietly in the backyard, he thought back to his college life in the past few years and felt that he was a failure. He always kept a distance from people and had few friends, only three or two. As for studying, he felt that he would not go to school anymore.

The family deliberately kept a distance from the neighbors, making him stay far away from the neighbors in the courtyard. In the end, he failed. He neither owed nor owed anything. This was not the way to deal with the world.

The city has been very quiet recently because there are fewer people and the wave of people going to the countryside is getting higher and higher. He just wanted to spend this time peacefully, so he did nothing, but got nothing.

Yan Jiekuang felt a headache from thinking so much that he went back to his room to sleep.

In the spring of 1972, a major event happened in the Siheyuan. Yang Ruiping ran to Yuer Hutong excitedly to inform Yan Jiekuang.

He Yuzhu is getting married, and his partner is still He Yumei. Although it’s not a big wedding, they have agreed that the old neighbors should get together.

Yan Jiekuang was bored at the time, so he agreed to go back.

He Yuzhu's story is Siheyuan's story, because he is the only person who has been on the battlefield and made contributions, and no one dares to deny this.

Yan Jiekuang thought about his inventory and found a box of Niulanshan Erguotou, which was given to him by Sister Huizhen. He also found Qiye and exchanged it for a longevity lock. Qiye's craftsmanship was one of the best in the country.

Early in the morning on May Day, Yan Jiekuang brought Tiantian back to the courtyard. As soon as they arrived at the front yard, they saw that the lanterns in the front yard had been hung up.

After returning to his parents' house, he put his things down and went to the middle courtyard. Everyone was there. As soon as Yan Jiekuang entered the middle courtyard, he saw that the door of He Yuzhu's main room was open. In the middle sat a deaf old lady in red clothes, looking very happy. There was a hairpin on her head. Yan Jiekuang knew at a glance that it was worth a lot of money.

He Yuzhu and Zhang Erzhu set up two stoves, and the brothers Chang Li and Chang Chuang helped wash and pick vegetables. The brothers now work under He Yuzhu.

Yan Jiekuang also met He Yuzhu's apprentice Ma Hua, and Liu Lan, the celebrity in their cafeteria.

The main table was placed in He Yuzhu's room. He Yuzhu was really just a neighbor today. He didn't invite any leaders, just colleagues with whom he had a good relationship at most.

Yan Jiekuang said something to He Yuzhu, brought him some wine, and then moved directly into He Yuzhu's house.

Soon there was a commotion in the front yard. Everyone looked and saw that Liu Haizhong and his family had returned. Liu Guangqi was all smiles and said to He Yuzhu as soon as he saw them: "You have to prepare a table if my family is not here."

He Yuzhu laughed loudly, picked up Liu Guangqi's youngest son and kissed him.

At this time, Jia Zhang called out in the middle courtyard, "Zhao Yue'e, hurry up, we are short of people here. Don't be idle."

Zhao Yue'e put her little grandson down, rolled up her sleeves and went over. The group of women soldiers from the courtyard moved very skillfully.

When it was almost ten o'clock, He Yushui, accompanied by He Yumei and the children, came back with his father-in-law and his family. Yi Zhonghai shouted, "Let's have dinner!"

At the main table were the deaf old lady, He Yuzhu's father-in-law and mother-in-law, Yi Zhonghai and his wife, Liu Haizhong and his wife, Yan Bugui and his wife, and He Yuzhu and his wife.

Yan Jiekuang sat at the same table with his eldest and second brothers, the three Liu brothers. The children had all gone to another table, and everyone was talking about work and the city they lived in.

A feast began, but before Yi Zhonghai could start the feast, a couple, He Daqing and the White Widow, came to the door.

He Yuzhu burst into tears as soon as he saw it, and He Daqing also cried. Yi Zhonghai was still somewhat capable, and he immediately invited people in. After they sat down, no one knew how to start.

The deaf old lady spoke, she said, "This world is full of ups and downs. I have walked many roads and met many people. As for me, I am a little older. Although my fate was determined by birth, I also wanted to change it, but in the end I took a detour. Today is the wedding day of my eldest grandson He Yuzhu. Today I also ask you to be witnesses. After I die, my savings will be handed over to Cuilan, and the rest will belong to my eldest grandson He Yuzhu. Let's start the feast, my grandson is awake!"

The courtyard is silent!
(End of this chapter)