Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 156 Ji Lian is Pregnant
Ever since Yan Bugui was exhausted at school last time, he found an opportunity to have a long talk with the new principal, emphasizing that he was about to retire and that his health was still having some problems, so those important positions should be taken up by younger teachers.

The principal looked at Yan Bugui and knew he was backing down when he heard Yan Bugui's words. Then why did you make such grand speeches after I came? Only after taking up the post did he discover that he had health problems.

The principal repeatedly confirmed Yan Bugui's thoughts, and finally concluded that Yan Bugui was indeed physically unable to bear it. He sighed and said, "Well, I'll find someone else for the position of head of the Chinese language group, and you should go back to your job as a Chinese teacher."

Yan Bugui's face flushed, and he apologized to the principal in a very embarrassed manner. The principal waved his hand and said, "Okay, just do your last shift. I wanted to keep you for a few more years, but it seems that you have plans to retire. Okay, let's just leave it at that."

Yan Bugui began to be marginalized in school. Apart from Chinese classes in the lower grades, nothing else was assigned to him. Yan Bugui felt a little lost at first, but later he got used to it and had more free time.

Yan Bugui picked up his hobby of fishing again, and went to Shichahai to fish when he had nothing to do. He didn't catch many fish, but his life was fulfilling.

Seeing that his wife had recovered to her previous state, Yang Ruiping was completely relieved. He took care of Yongchang and Yongxin at home. When he had nothing to do, he would urge the third son to have a child as soon as possible.

In fact, Yan Jiekuang wanted to wait a while, until he was thirty years old. Lian'er is only twenty years old now, which is a bit early.

Yan Jiekuang’s main job now is still in the institute. The Forbidden City will send some furniture over regularly. After the restoration is completed, it will be sent back after acceptance by the institute’s expert group. So although he seems busy, his daily schedule is regular and there is no need to work overtime.

Every day when he returned home, Lian'er had already prepared dinner and was waiting for him at home. Then the two of them would listen to the radio together or go to the study to read books together. Sometimes they would discuss things together. Life was plain and warm, but Yan Jiekuang knew in his heart that such days would not last for many years and it was time for him to show his talents.

So now Yan Jiekuang cherishes the days with Lian'er very much. When he has nothing to do, he goes to Siheyuan to visit his parents and Grandpa Ji. Since Grandpa Ji moved to Siheyuan, his health has been getting better and better. When he has nothing to do, he goes to the park for a stroll.

Lian'er would send Mr. Ji's monthly living expenses, which was also Yan Jiekuang's request. Mr. Ji himself didn't have much money, so he could only rely on Yan Jiekuang and his wife. But he felt at ease receiving it because he gave his most precious thing to Yan Jiekuang.

But in October, Ji Lian returned to Siheyuan. When she came back, she brought back the good news that she was pregnant. Yang Ruiping accompanied her to the hospital.

The story begins with Yan Bugui. It was a coincidence that Yan Bugui skipped work early in the morning to go fishing. He usually couldn't catch any fish, but today he was lucky enough to catch three fish in the morning. One of them was a carp weighing almost two kilograms. Yan Bugui was afraid that the fish would die if he went on for too long, so he hurriedly ended his fishing trip and returned home around noon.

Yang Ruiping looked at the fish caught by Yan Bugui and kept praising his wife, saying that her fishing skills were improving rapidly. Okay, they would have braised fish for lunch. Fortunately, both daughters-in-law were at home, so they could improve their lives.

When the fish was served at noon, Ji Lian retched as soon as she smelled it. Yang Ruiping was a little puzzled. What was going on? He looked at Shi Xiaoya, who said for Ji Lian, "Is it because the fishy smell is too strong?"

Yan Bugui immediately said, "Impossible, I put in half a bottle of rice wine."

Yang Ruiping was confused at first, but slowly his face turned into surprise. He stood up happily and walked outside to see Ji Lian running away.

Seeing that it was her mother-in-law, Ji Lian said a little embarrassedly: "I don't know why, I feel sick when I smell fish."

Yang Ruiping said in surprise: "It's not about the fish, are you pregnant?"

Ji Lian was shocked and full of doubts, but still a little expectant. Yang Ruiping said, "Don't eat yet. Come on, I'll take you to the hospital."

After saying that, the two of them left the courtyard. Shi Xiaoya and Yan Bugui didn't know what happened outside, so they waited at the dining table. After waiting for a long time, they still didn't see any sign of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. They were both puzzled and didn't know where the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had gone.

Two hours later, Yang Ruiping came back with Ji Lian, smiling. Yan Bugui was a little angry and asked, "Why did you go without even eating?" Yang Ruiping rolled his eyes and said, "Why did you go? I took Ji Lian to the hospital. You're going to be a grandfather again."

Ji Lian lowered her head shyly beside him. Yan Bugui instantly became happy, laughed and said, "It's confirmed, right? This is good news. I have to go and tell Mr. Ji the good news first. Haha."

After saying that, Yan Bugui ran to the backyard. Yang Ruiping carefully pulled Ji Lian back to the house, and while walking, he reminded her of the precautions during pregnancy.

When Ji Lian returned home, Yan Jiekuang was also puzzled. Why did Ji Lian come back so late today? This was the first time. At this time, Yan Jiedi next to him said, "Congratulations, Third Brother, you are going to be a father."

Yan Jiekuang almost jumped up when he heard this and looked at Ji Lian. Ji Lian nodded and said, "My mother accompanied me to the hospital for more than a month."

Yan Jiekuang jumped up and tried to pick up Ji Lian. Yan Jiedi blocked his way and said, "Stop, don't get excited. This is a mission my mother gave me. Keep an eye on you. Be careful not to bump into my sister-in-law."

Yan Jiekuang immediately calmed down, picked up Yan Jiedi, and spun around quickly. Yan Jiedi immediately begged for mercy, and Yan Jiekuang stopped and said, "Thank you, sister. You are such a good sister to me."

Yan Jiekuang stepped forward and supported Ji Lian, asked Ji Lian to sit on the bed, and kept asking Ji Lian what she wanted to eat.
Ji Lian looked at Yan Jie Di and said, "Noodles with soybean paste."

"Okay, I'll do it right away." Yan Jiekuang turned around and left the house.

Yan Jiekuang was extremely excited, as if he had been injected with chicken blood. Yan Jiedi looked at her brother and shook her head, but she was full of expectations for her nephew or niece.

Yan Jiekuang was excited all the time. As soon as he came to work, Qi Ye saw it and said, "Looking at your excitement, it's either you're going to have a baby or you're going to get rich. I guess the latter is not your thing. Are you going to be a father?"

Yan Jiekuang gave Qiye a thumbs up and said, "Qiye, you are the one with the most life experience. Your guess is really accurate."

"That's great, congratulations. I'm looking forward to drinking your full moon wine." Master Qi said happily.

Lao Liu said at the side: "Yes, this is the second happy event in our group in the past two years, besides your marriage."

Yan Jiekuang waved his hand and said, "No, Master Qi's retirement application has been approved. This is not a happy event. This is called retiring after success."

A few people laughed, and then they started chatting, mainly Lao Liu and Qi Ye telling Yan Jiekuang about their experiences of having children.

Lian'er is now at Yan Jiekuang's place, and she is not allowed to do any work, no matter what he says. Lian'er is a little annoyed, and it is not good to stay here all the time. Yan Jiekuang thought about it and said, "Why don't we go to Xueru's place and pick some fabrics to make some children's clothes to kill time?"

Ji Lian's eyes lit up. After hearing this, she pulled Yan Jiekuang to go out. Yan Jiekuang smiled bitterly and said, "I just came back from get off work. The store is closed early. So I'll take a leave tomorrow to accompany you."

Ji Lian agreed, and Yan Jiekuang coaxed Ji Lian and said, "I'm going to make a Hakka chicken soup, which is a famous dish in Fujian. I'm sure you will like it. Stay here and wait for me."

Ji Lian agreed obediently, went back to bed, leaned against it and started reading.

(End of this chapter)