Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 165 No wind makes waves
When summer came, Yan Jiedi came to Yuer Hutong and said that something happened in her eldest brother's family and asked Yan Jiekuang to go home. Yan Jiekuang didn't know what happened, so he went back to the courtyard with Yan Jiedi.

Ji Lian originally wanted to go, but Yan Jiekuang didn't let her, saying that she should come back after finishing her business and not to bother the two children.

On the way, Yan Jiekuang asked his younger sister what happened. Yan Jiedi stammered, "It was my dad who asked the eldest brother for living expenses, saying that you only gave living expenses to Grandpa Ji and mom, and the eldest brother hasn't given a penny since the family division. So the two of them started arguing, and the dad was so angry that he almost got into a fight."

Yan Jiekuang was doubtful. His father was not short of money. He didn't have much to spend now. The money he had saved was enough. Why did he ask his elder brother for money?

When the two returned home, Yan Jiekuang was delighted when he saw his mother. Yang Ruiping was fine. He was sitting on the bed coaxing Yongchang and Yongxin. When he saw Yan Jiekuang coming, he pointed to the other room and said, "They are all just bored."

Yan Jiekuang burst out laughing and asked, "What happened to my dad? Why did he suddenly ask for living expenses?"

Before Yang Ruiping could say anything, Shi Xiaoya came in from outside, holding a small package. She walked up to Yang Ruiping and whispered, "Mom, this is the money I received from Jiefang Post. I'd better give it to my family."

Yang Ruiping immediately got angry and said, "Take it back. Why are you making trouble? It has nothing to do with you."

Shi Xiaoya stood there in a daze. She didn't know whether to take her outstretched hand back or to keep it extended. She didn't know what to do.

Yan Jiekuang said, "Second sister-in-law, please don't make trouble. There is something wrong here. Do you think our father is short of money?"

Shi Xiaoya was still confused after hearing this. Yang Ruiping pushed Shi Xiaoya and said, "Your father was fooled by someone. This is a matter for the boss. It has nothing to do with money."

Shi Xiaoya suddenly realized what was going on. Yan Jiekuang continued, "Second brother's money was earned with his life. You should keep it and use it wisely. Wait and see. Dad will definitely have a follow-up."

Shi Xiaoya then packed up her bag and went back to her room.

Yan Jiekuang also went out and ran to his father's room. At this time, Yan Bugui was smoking and sulking. When he saw that it was Yan Jiekuang who came back, he said, "Why are you here to irritate me too?"

Yan Jiekuang knew that his father was upset, so he said, "What's going on? You haven't asked your elder brother for money in all these years. It's not easy for him either, he has to raise two children."

Yan Bugui said angrily, "I am his father, he has to respect me. I don't want it, but he can't not give it to me."

"Did anyone say anything? Dad, you are not the kind of person who would haggle with family members." Yan Jiekuang said.

Yan Bugui put out his cigarette, turned around and said, "It's not what people say, it's very true. You bring things home every day, and sometimes give your mother living expenses. The second child is not at home, and the second child's family takes care of us every day, doing the washing and cooking. Look at the eldest child, he doesn't care about anything, he brings the children home to eat and drink, and eat our food. Is there anyone who does this to the eldest child?"

Yan Jiekuang was speechless, and so was the eldest son. He would buy some food for his parents when he had nothing to do. It was impossible for his father to complain so much, but the key was who said what.

Seeing that his father didn't say anything, Yan Jiekuang said, "Dad, the eldest brother has always been like this, you know that, but we have me and the second brother, what are you worried about? Besides, didn't the eldest brother split up the family business, and you agreed to it at the time."

"I agree. What if I don't agree? Yu Li's parents have to talk to me about this," said Yan Bugui.

Yan Jiekuang said, "Calm down, I'll go see my elder brother."

"Why are you going? I'll just pretend that I don't have this son." Yan Bugui still said angrily.

Yan Jiekuang turned around and walked out of the house. As soon as he walked out of the door, he saw Sun Xiaolong at the door of the back room, waving to Yan Jiekuang. Yan Jiekuang walked straight to Sun's house. Sun Xiaolong pulled Yan Jiekuang into the house and closed the door.

"Old Third, your family is going to have internal strife, haha," Sun Xiaolong said with a smile. "Don't just watch the fun, I just got back, what's going on?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

Sun Xiaolong motioned for Yan Jiekuang to sit down, and he went to pour water for Yan Jiekuang. As he poured the water, he said, "You haven't been home for a long time. You should come to visit us more often when you have nothing to do. Otherwise, we will become estranged after a while."

Yan Jiekuang said: "You know, my family has two new children, so I don't have the time."

Sun Xiaolong said, "You never brought the baby home after the confinement period. Bring it home when you have time to show it to the neighbors."

When Yan Jiekuang heard this, he thought it was true. This was a bit too much. He said, "I'll bring him back in a few days and let everyone see him. Can you tell me what happened to my father?"

Sun Xiaolong said: "This is actually a small matter, but your father is stubborn and insists on saving face. The story started when Liu Haizhong was playing chess with your father."

Sun Xiaolong recounted what had happened before.

It turned out that Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were playing chess. The old man's level was pretty good and Liu Haizhong was no match at all. However, Liu Haizhong was a person who was very bad at chess but loved to play. When the two were playing chess, Yan Bugui kept mocking Liu Haizhong's poor chess skills.

Later, Liu Haizhong got angry and started to fight back. He talked about playing chess and Yan Bugui not working hard, and then talked about work and Yan Bugui picking up rags. He kept mocking him for a while.

The two quarreled more and more fiercely. Yan Bugui also laughed at Liu Haizhong for making mistakes. Liu Haizhong said, "Although I have made mistakes, I have three good sons, all of whom are filial. The eldest is the logistics director and gives him living expenses every month. The second son has nothing to do in Hong Kong Island and mails good things back. The third son always comes back with big bags. Look at your three sons. The eldest son has never bought you even a scallion. The second son is serving the country. I don't say anything. But the third son has a good job and became a street office official. What can you compare with me?"

When Yan Bugui heard this, his face turned red and he turned around and went home.

At night, Yan Bugui angrily went to his eldest son across the street. Yan Jiecheng had no idea what was going on. Yan Bugui came up and said, "Big brother, starting this month you have to pay me ten yuan a month. If you don't pay, don't call me dad anymore."

Yan Jiecheng was confused when he heard this. Yu Li got anxious and said, "Dad, Yan Jiecheng is the only one in my family who earns money. There is not much left every month. We don't have any extra money."

Yan Bugui got angry when he heard this and shouted, "What do you mean by redundant? Honoring your parents is the right thing to do. Have you honored us since you separated the family?"

Yan Jiecheng didn't know what was wrong with his father, but he knew that he was asking his son for money. After a long pause, Yan Jiecheng said, "The money is with Yu Li. If you have the nerve, ask your daughter-in-law for it."

This made Yan Bugui so angry that he almost fainted. Looking at the stingy couple, he turned around and went back to his own home. When he got home, he threw his teacup to the ground and started cursing at the house opposite.

Yan Jiecheng and his wife didn't say a word. They just did what they were supposed to do at home and ignored Yan Bugui's requests for money.

Seeing that Yan Bugui could not stop scolding, Yang Ruiping asked Yan Jiedi to find Yan Jiekuang. Yang Ruiping always believed that if there was one person in the world who could convince Yan Bugui, it must be the third brother. So, Yan Jiekuang was called back.

After listening to Sun Xiaolong's story, Yan Jiekuang sighed and said, "Every family has its own problems. This old man is really something. He cares about everything."

Sun Xiaolong patted him on the shoulder and said, "Okay, you know what happened. Try to persuade the old man. I won't keep you here. I have to go pick up my wife and children."

Yan Jiekuang thanked him, made an appointment to get together another day, and turned to leave the house.

(End of this chapter)