Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 127: Liberation and Return Home
The next day after returning home, Yan Jiekuang was woken up by the doorbell ringing early in the morning.

Yan Jiekuang put on his clothes and went out. When he opened the door, he saw two young men, one tall and one short. He didn't recognize them, so he asked, "Who are you looking for?"

"We are from the street office. Have you just moved in?" said a tall and thin man.

Yan Jiekuang suddenly woke up and said, "I've lived here for about ten years. What can I do for you? Isn't Sister Wang from the Street Office here?"

The short one said, "Sister Wang didn't come because she had something else to do. We just came to visit her so that it would be helpful for the future work."

"Oh, I'm an old resident. Everyone here knows me. My name is Yan Jiekuang. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Okay, it's OK for us to get to know each other. Do you have a dog at home?"

Yan Jiekuang was amused and pointed to the street corner, "That's it."

When they turned around, they saw a big yellow dog followed by a group of dogs. They were a little scared because it was obvious that the big dog in front was about to pounce on them.

"That's nothing. I'll leave first." The two of them ran to the other side without finishing their words.

Yan Jiekuang closed the door and went straight to the police station. There was no Sister Wang on the street, but there was an Uncle Wang.

This is someone who stepped on a plate, so I reported the case and described the characteristics of two people in detail. Judging from the expressions of the police, I guess they already knew who it was.

Yan Jiekuang looked at Tiantian running out and felt that he had chosen the wrong name. He scolded him for a while and said that he would not give him any bones to eat if his house was robbed in the future. He didn't know whether Tiantian understood what he said or not.

Yan Jiekuang packed his bag and headed straight for the courtyard without even eating.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, Yan Jiekuang was surprised to see his second brother. Yan Jiefang also saw him. Yan Jiekuang rushed over and hugged his second brother. The two brothers hadn't seen each other for a long time. "When did you come back?"

Yan Jiefang said, "I just came back not long ago and I can't stay for many days. How are you? I heard that you went out on a mission. What kind of mission would a carpenter like you go on?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "I have a big mission. I went to repair the emperor's furniture. I have just been released. I guess there will be foreign guests coming."

"Come on, go in, and have a drink with big brother tonight." Yan Jiefang pulled Yan Jiekuang into the house. As soon as they entered the house, they saw Yang Ruiping looking at him with resentment.

"I have no choice. It's work. I'm back now," said Yan Jiekuang.

"Okay, Mom, make something delicious tonight and let's get together." The second brother helped him out.

Yang Ruiping said: "None of you are at home, and those who are at home are not in tune."

Yan Jiekuang was a little confused, and Shi Xiaoya said, "Where is your father? He is in Liulichang every day and never comes home."

Yan Jiefang was very happy and said, "If you don't want to go to work, then don't go, but you can't be away from home."

"Where is Yan Laosi?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

"He goes out every day and participates in activities. Yan Jiecheng said that he is now a worker representative," said Yang Ruiping.

After hearing what his mother said, Yan Jiekuang knew that he had to talk to his younger sister. Yan Jiekuang got up and ran to the kitchen. "Where are you going?" Yang Ruiping asked.

Yan Jiekuang said, "I haven't eaten yet, let me make you a bowl of noodles."

"Bring me a bowl," said Yang Ruiping.

Yan Jiefang continued, "Bring me a bowl too, no, two bowls." Yan Jiefang saw the look in Shi Xiaoya's eyes.

At this time, Qingqing ran in and shouted, "Uncle, bring me two bowls, one for me and one for my sister."

Yan Jiekuang was in tears and said, "What a fate I have!", then turned and went into the kitchen.

The Yan family had lunch early, with a large bowl of boiled noodles, Yan Jiekuang's fried sauce, and four or five side dishes.

Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li also came. Yan Jiekuang guessed that there was not enough food for so many people, so Yang Ruiping cooked another pot of noodles.

Yi Jun brought his noodles over to ask for the sauce. There was a whole bucket of sweet noodle sauce, which was used up after frying two pounds of meat.

Yan Jiekuang sighed, what a bunch of foodies, Yan Jiekuang felt something was wrong, when he cooked in the past, it was not like today, everyone wanted his food.

After a while, when He Yuzhu came in with noodles, Yan Jiekuang realized that he must be the culprit. Yan Jiekuang was so angry that he rolled his eyes at him. Yang Ruiping whispered in his ear: "The whole compound knows that you have the skill to cook for Empress Dowager Cixi."

Yan Jiekuang was also helpless, he couldn't control He Yuzhu's mouth.

At noon, Yan Bugui and Yan Jiedi came back chatting and laughing. When they entered the room, they saw Yang Ruiping there and asked, "Have you eaten?"

Normally, Yang Ruiping should have gotten up and rushed to the kitchen, but he just sat there and said, "I'm done eating."

Yan Bugui asked again, "Where are the others, where is Lao Er?"

Yang Ruiping said, "We've all finished eating. You two are the only ones left. Let's just make do with the meal."

Yan Bugui had no choice but to get up and go to the kitchen. Yan Jiedi asked, "Is my third brother back?"

"I came back, cooked and ate, and then left." Yang Ruiping said casually.

Yan Jie Di had an urge to cry. Yan Bugui also didn't expect Yan Jie Kuang to come. He said, "You didn't come back earlier or later, but you came back when I was not around. Did you do it on purpose?"

Yan Jiedi said angrily, "I don't want to eat anymore." She turned and left. Yan Bugui couldn't do it. He was hungry, so he said, "My dear, please make me a bowl of noodles."

Yang Ruiping rolled his eyes at him, went to the kitchen, and soon brought out a bowl of noodles and placed it in front of Yan Bugui.

"I guess the fourth brother went to the third brother's place." Yang Ruiping said to himself.

Yan Bugui had a sad face, regretting why he didn't think of it. He suddenly felt that the bowl of noodles was not fragrant, but he glanced at it, saw Yang Ruiping's sharp eyes, picked up the chopsticks, and started eating in big mouthfuls.

Just after finishing the meal, I saw Yan Jiekuang pulling Yan Jiedi away. Then he came back with the purchased vegetables in his hand and said, "Mom, take them to the house first. I'll cook tonight."

Yan Bugui almost choked to death on the last mouthful of noodle soup.

In the evening, Yan Jiekuang prepared a table of home-cooked meals, and the Yan family sat together and had a reunion dinner.

Yan Bugui said, "Old Third, please come to my room later."

Yan Jiekuang knew that this was a way for him to get free consultation, so he said nothing. He stood up and went to the inner room. Yan Bugui hurried in, took out four or five boxes, and opened them one by one.

Dad's level is not bad, four small bowls from the Qing Dynasty were placed in four boxes, and the other one was a plum vase. Yan Jiekuang said directly: "I'm not trying to discourage you, but you dare to buy things before the Tang Dynasty without even reading the history of the Ming Dynasty, which are Qing Dynasty imitations."

Yan Bugui was dissatisfied and said, "That was also from the Qing Dynasty."

Yan Jiekuang said: "It is from the Qing Dynasty, but it is a replica of the Tang Dynasty, which means it is from a folk kiln."

Yan Bugui was a little disappointed and pointed at the four bowls. Yan Jiekuang said, "You have fallen into a trap. Who did you buy them from? The bowls are correct. All four are correct. Dad, how many people are there in the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea?"

Yan Bugui didn't understand what was going on and said, "Are you stupid? Eight people? Wait, you mean..."

Yan Jiekuang said: "The last one or two will definitely be sky-high prices."

Yan Bugui slapped his forehead and said he had been cheated.

Yan Jiekuang said, "Dad, can we learn for a while? It's so chaotic out there now. If anything goes wrong, no one will give you justice. Can we not make trouble for now?"

Yan Bugui was very upset and said, "I understand. I'll just read books. I won't go to Liulichang or Dazhalan anymore."

Yan Jiekuang didn’t know whether what he said was true or not, but he still believed him. Anyone who could make money from Yan Laokou’s hands must be an extraordinary person.

When the two of them left the inner room, Yang Ruiping immediately said, "My third child is the smartest."

Yan Jiefang smiled and said, "Mom, you have been saying this since the third child was one year old until now, and everyone knows it."

Yang Ruiping laughed. Qingqing shouted, "My third uncle is the best. He can make cookies."

Yan Jiekuang broke out in a cold sweat. In this family, only Qingqing and Yan Jiedi had eaten the cookies, and maybe Fangfang had eaten them too.

The whole family looked at Yan Jiekuang at the same time, "I'll do it tomorrow!" came a weak voice.

(End of this chapter)