Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 166: Sha Zhu's Dinner Date
Yan Jiekuang knew that Yan Bugui was dissatisfied with the eldest brother and was using this as an excuse to vent his dissatisfaction. However, the eldest brother and his wife ignored Yan Bugui completely. Even if he lowered his head and admitted his mistake, Yan Bugui probably would not make a fuss.

Yan Jiekuang left Sun's house and slowly walked back to the west wing. When he entered the room, he saw Yan Bugui making tea for him. His father was reluctant to throw away the teacup with the "Excellent Teacher" mark on it, but now the paint had come off.

Yan Jiekuang took the kettle and poured water for his father. Yan Bugui also calmed down now.

Yan Jiekuang said: "I didn't go to the eldest brother. As a younger brother, it's not appropriate for me to lecture my brother and sister-in-law."

Yan Bugui still didn't say anything. He looked at Yan Jiekuang and sat down.

Yan Jiekuang continued, "Dad, your three sons have all started families, and this is all thanks to you. It's good to have a harmonious family at ordinary times. Why bother about some things? A harmonious family is the foundation of everything."

Yan Bugui calmed down, thinking about his anger today, he actually felt a little regretful.

Yan Jiekuang went on to say, "I made this transfer after careful consideration. I also reflected on myself and felt that I was a little slack. I didn't have the passion of a young man. I just muddled through every day and had no sense of direction. This was my fault. I have adapted to my current job in the past two days and I think it's not bad. I have learned a lot of business knowledge. Our family is just an ordinary family. As long as the sons work hard, their lives will be good in the future. Every family is the same now. It's not easy for everyone. Don't force your eldest brother to do this or that. It's not easy for him either."

After listening to Yan Jiekuang's words, Yan Bugui suddenly felt that he still didn't understand his sons. He knew very little about his sons' work, but even if he knew, he couldn't help much.

Yan Bugui sighed and said, "I was laughed at. I couldn't help it. Thinking about the boss, I got angry."

Yan Jiekuang handed his father a cigarette and said, "Don't worry, Dad, we will all respect you. The good days are still ahead. You and my mother are in good health. Don't worry about anything else. You are not short of money, right?"

Yan Bugui regretted it by now, and forced an explanation, "I saw that the little one had grown up, and I wanted to buy a TV to save Yongqing and Yongfang from running to He Yuzhu's house."

Yan Jiekuang followed Yan Bugui's words and said soothingly: "If you want to buy it, buy it. I have more for the difference."

Yan Bugui looked at Yan Jiekuang with satisfaction and said, "Okay, by the way, are you back for dinner?"

"Not yet. I'll go back and eat later. I haven't eaten at home yet, so I have to go back and cook." Yan Jiekuang replied.

Yan Bugui seemed to be hesitant to speak, and Yan Jiekuang could see that Yan Bugui wanted to ask his wife why she didn't cook.

Yan Jiekuang said: "We agreed before that I would do it at home. The child can eat some nutritious liquid food now, so I have to do it."

Yan Bugui talked to Yan Jiekuang for a while, and Yan Jiekuang was about to leave. Yan Jiedi gave her third brother a thumbs up at the door of her room.

Yan Jiekuang said hello to his mother and left the courtyard. As soon as he left the courtyard, he saw He Yuzhu and He Xiao coming back from outside. Yan Jiekuang took the initiative to greet them. He Yuzhu held Yan Jiekuang and refused to let him go. Yan Jiekuang said, "Brother Zhuzi, I have a son at home. If you have anything to say, just say it here."

He Xiao stood aside, greeted them politely, and said nothing more.

He Yuzhu said, "This is a bit troublesome. Didn't you teach the Chang brothers before? The new minister is from Sichuan and has been eating the food I cook. He talked to me about cuisine that day, and I was so careless that I told you off."

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiekuang asked, "I haven't cooked Sichuan cuisine either. I cook imperial court cuisine, and also some Tan family cuisine."

He Yuzhu said awkwardly, "That's what happened, but I praised you to the sky at that time. Now I promised the minister to invite you to cook a meal. You see, we have known each other for quite some time, can you give me some face, just this once?"

Seeing He Yuzhu begging, Yan Jiekuang thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll give you the list of materials tomorrow. If you can prepare them, I'll go there this weekend to give you face, but only this time. There can't be a next time. Also, you know I can accept the banquet."

He Yuzhu was very happy and nodded quickly, saying, "Just this once, I will learn from you. I know your rules."

Suddenly He Xiao tugged at Yan Jiekuang's sleeve and said, "Third Uncle, you have to let me go too. I haven't eaten the food you cooked yet. It's all Jia Xiaobao's fault." He Yuzhu was afraid that Yan Jiekuang would regret it, so he quickly scolded He Xiao. Yan Jiekuang was happy and said, "Okay, you can be my little helper."

He Yuzhu stopped talking when he heard this. Of course he was willing to take his son there. He Xiao jumped up happily and said, "Thank you, Third Uncle. You can't regret it."

Yan Jiekuang touched He Xiao's head, said hello to He Yuzhu, and turned and left.

At noon the next day, Yan Jiekuang gave the list to He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu frowned as he looked at the list and said, "The items are all common, but what dish do you want to make?"

Yan Jiekuang ignored him and said, "You'll know when the time comes."

Yan Jiekuang had to go to the supply and marketing cooperative for research in the afternoon, so he left in a hurry at noon.

Yan Jiekuang was busy understanding the current marketing model, and humbly learning the intricacies of purchasing and shipping from the time-honored stores. Some old shopkeepers were also happy to teach this studious street office clerk, but they would not tell Yan Jiekuang the confidential matters of their family. However, Yan Jiekuang was still happy to learn and ask for advice everywhere.

On Friday, Yan Jiekuang brought Ji Lian and the two children back to the courtyard. Yang Ruiping was standing at the gate waiting to hold his little grandson. As soon as Ji Lian showed her head, Yang Ruiping came to greet her. Ji Lian gave the child to Yang Ruiping. When Xiaopang saw the familiar person, he smiled with the corners of his mouth raised, which made Yang Ruiping very happy and he spoke to Xiaopang in a "hmm" and "ah" manner.

Yan Jiekuang was holding Dapang. Yan Bugui saw it, came up and took him away, then turned around and went to Grandpa Sun's house.

Yan Jiekuang had no choice. At this point, everything had to be decided by his parents. The two of them entered the yard empty-handed. Sun Xiaolong was holding Cheng'en and walking outside his door. When he saw Dapang, Yan Jiekuang stepped forward, teased Sun Cheng'en, and said, "Call me Third Uncle. I'll buy you some candy."

Sun Chengen was happy and called "Third Uncle" in a baby voice. Yan Jiekuang took Sun Chengen, said hello to Sun Xiaolong, and took the little guy straight to the supply and marketing cooperative.

When they arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, Yan Jiekuang asked, "Which one do you want to eat?"

Sun Chengen’s eyes were not enough, he looked left and right, and finally saw the soda candy and pointed at it.

Yan Jiekuang spent fifty cents to buy a pack of soda candies and handed it to Sun Chengen, but Sun Chengen refused to take it and said, "Uncle San, just give me two and give the rest to my brothers."

Yan Jiekuang was very happy when he heard this and said, "When we get back, you can share it with everyone, okay?"

Sun Chengen smiled sweetly and said "OK".

The two returned to the courtyard, and Sun Xiaolong said nothing. Yan Jiekuang was very fond of his own children, so buying some snacks was nothing. Sun Chengen ran to his father with his short legs and said, "Dad, Uncle San bought some soda candy for you. I'll go share it with everyone."

Sun Xiaolong looked at his son with appreciation and said, "Go ahead."

The little guy walked around and handed candies to everyone, whether adults or children. The adults politely declined and instead teased Sun Chengen. Sun Chengen was well-behaved and obedient, and was a good boy in the courtyard. Everyone liked him very much.

Yan Jiekuang said hello and went to the middle courtyard. He knocked on the door of He Yuzhu's house. He Xiao opened the door and Yan Jiekuang asked, "Is your father here?"

He Xiao said unhappily, "He didn't come back. I rarely see my dad now. Uncle San, you have to talk to him. He doesn't miss me."

Yan Jiekuang was stunned for a moment, then he smiled and said, "Let's go to the front yard. Little Sun Chengen is sharing the candies I bought."

When He Xiao heard that there was candy to eat, he happily ran to the front yard.

(End of this chapter)