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Chapter 176 A Storm

Not long after, Yan Bugui arrived at Yuer Hutong. After seeing Yan Jiedi's watch, he immediately put down what he was doing and ran straight to Yuer Hutong. At this time, Yan Jiekuang was running towards the courtyard, and the two missed each other perfectly.

When Yan Jiekuang arrived at the courtyard, he went to Yang Ruiping first. Yan Jiekuang handed his mother an exquisite gift box containing gold jewelry, the same as the one given to Lian'er, but with a different meaning, that is, a full set of gold jewelry that symbolizes good luck. Yang Ruiping was very happy to see it, but he criticized Yan Jiekuang, saying that he spent money recklessly.

Yan Jiekuang also brought gifts for his eldest brother, a radio and an electronic watch, and candies and foreign chocolates for his nephews and nieces.

The remaining small box was an electronic watch for a neighbor. Yan Jiekuang told his mother that it was not worth much, only ten yuan each. Yang Ruiping was not willing to give it to him at first, but now he knew what to give it to, so he let Yan Bugui decide who to give it to and who not to give it to.

After comforting his family, Yan Jiekuang went straight to the backyard to see Grandpa Ji. He brought food and some supplements to Grandpa Ji. Grandpa Ji saw Yan Jiekuang bringing things to him in large and small bags, and first asked Yan Jiekuang if he had gone to Yan Bugui's place. Yan Jiekuang said, "Don't worry, we have everything."

Only then did Mr. Ji feel relieved. He did not refuse and accepted them all. He also asked about Yan Jiekuang's trip to Hong Kong Island. Yan Jiekuang spoke slowly and softly to the old man about his trip to Hong Kong Island. The old man appreciated that Yan Jiekuang did not participate in the chef competition and said that this was the way to deal with the world.

When Yan Jiekuang was visiting Mr. Ji's house, Yan Bugui came back in a hurry. Seeing that the third child was not at home, he asked Yang Ruiping. Yang Ruiping said jokingly, "The third child is at Mr. Ji's place in the backyard. The gifts he brought are all here with me. Are you going to the backyard? Or are you going to check on your gifts?"

Yan Bugui stood in the middle hall awkwardly and said, "I'm just asking, what did you bring?"

Yang Ruiping returned to the inner room, took out the watch, and said, "Didn't I give you the tape recorder? This is an electronic watch. The third brother said it's not worth much and said to give it to the neighbor."

Yan Bugui immediately smiled and said, "The third brother is still reliable."

As he spoke, he gathered all the things around him and started to fiddle with them carefully. Yan Bugui thought this electronic watch was pretty good, so he bought one for himself first.

Yan Bugui planned to give an electronic watch to each family. It would be awkward to give it to anyone but not everyone, so he took the watch with him, put it in a bag, and went from house to house.

Yan Jiekuang came out of Mr. Ji's house and went back to the front yard. Yang Ruiping nodded towards Widow Wang's house and said, "Your father has gone to show off. Are you still waiting for him to come back?"

Yan Jiekuang estimated that his father would not be back for a while, so he said no and went back to Yuer Hutong. Before leaving, he told his mother to come to his house for dinner the next night and to bring his little sister along. Yang Ruiping agreed.

Yan Jiekuang went directly to the street office. He also brought gifts for Director Wang, a box of supplements and a set of cosmetics. When he took them to Director Wang's office, Director Wang complained that he was spending money indiscriminately, but Yan Jiekuang knew that Director Wang was still very happy.

Yan Jiekuang said: "I have officially ended my leave today, and I will go back to work as usual tomorrow."

Director Wang said, "What do you mean by cancelling your leave? You are on official business, and the Ministry of Commerce has sent you a document."

Only then did Yan Jiekuang realize that this was a temporary secondment and was also part of his job.

Yan Jiekuang chatted with Director Wang for a while, mainly because Director Wang was also very interested in the current situation in Hong Kong Island. Yan Jiekuang then told Director Wang what he had seen and heard. They chatted for about an hour before Director Wang let Yan Jiekuang go. After saying goodbye, Yan Jiekuang went straight home.

After returning home, Ji Lian asked questions with great interest. While Yan Jiekuang was packing his things, he reported the trip to his wife.

When Ji Lian heard that Yan Jiekuang had given up the chef competition, she kept saying that it was unfair and felt indignant for Yan Jiekuang. Yan Jiekuang advised her, "It's good that you don't participate. My godmother's hotel won first place. It would be embarrassing if I won."

Ji Lian knew the relationship between the Lou family and her husband, so she kept quiet. But what she didn't know was that during this trip to Hong Kong, Yan Jiekuang didn't mention his marriage at all. Yan Jiekuang was afraid that the Lou family would buy things for him.

In the evening, Yan Jiekuang made noodles with soybean paste and two side dishes. The couple had a warm meal together. The two little ones were very considerate and just lay in the stroller without crying or making any noise.

Yan Jiekuang told Ji Lian that he would invite his parents and younger sister to dinner tomorrow night, and asked her not to cook and wait for him to come back. Ji Lian said she understood.

The next day, Yan Jiekuang went to work and his life returned to normal. People in the class also knew that Yan Jiekuang was on a business trip. Yan Jiekuang brought candies and cigarettes from Hong Kong Island and distributed them to everyone. Everyone was very happy and thought that this guy could get things done. After get off work in the evening, Yan Jiekuang went directly to the vegetable market and bought some vegetables, mainly a fish and pork belly. At this time, you still need a ticket to buy things. Yan Jiekuang went home with the vegetables.

When he got home, he saw that his mother and younger sister were already there, but Yan Bugui was not there. Yang Ruiping took the bag directly. Yan Jiekuang asked, "Why didn't my father come?"

Yan Jie Di burst out laughing. Yang Ruiping said, "Your father has become a popular figure in the courtyard. Many people have come to him to buy the watch you brought back."

Yan Jiekuang was stunned and asked, "Didn't you bring some for your neighbors? Why do you need to buy more?"

Yang Ruiping sighed and said, "Your father is so cunning. He only gives one piece to each family, and every family is worried. Your father did it on purpose. He probably wants to sell a few pieces."

Yan Jiekuang said quickly, "No, Mom, you can't do this. You can give it to me, but you can't sell it. This is speculation. Please persuade my dad. Forget it. I'll go back."

Yan Jiekuang hurriedly pushed his bicycle out of the house. Yang Ruiping became a little anxious when he heard it and wanted to go back to check. Yan Jiekuang took his mother and went straight to the courtyard.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw several people surrounding Yan Bugui, who was talking excitedly. Xu Damao saw Yan Jiekuang at first sight and shouted, "Old Third, come here quickly. How much is this watch of yours worth?"

Yan Jiekuang parked his bicycle, walked over quickly, greeted everyone, and then said: "This is an electronic watch, not worth much. I'm going out and don't know what to bring for everyone. Seeing that this watch is very popular over there, I brought it for everyone."

At this time, He Yuzhu spoke up, "Old Third, your dad said this is fifty yuan a piece, is that true?"

Yan Jiekuang was a little worried and said, "No way, my dad is obviously lying to us." "Yes, this is too deceptive."

Yan Jiekuang looked at Yan Bugui, but Yan Bugui avoided his gaze and didn't even look at him. Yang Ruiping shouted at Yan Bugui, "Go home, what are you doing out there?"

How could these people let Yan Bugui go? Xu Damao immediately said, "I want two dollars. I'll go back and get the money for you." After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.

Yan Jiekuang quickly stopped him and said, "Brother Damao, I am bringing them according to the number of people this time. Except for the children, you all have them. I just don't have any extra ones. I'm sorry."

Upon hearing this, several people looked at Yan Bugui in confusion. Yan Bugui stood there awkwardly, looking at Yan Jiekuang with a bit of resentment. Yang Ruiping saw this and dragged Yan Bugui towards home.

Yan Jiekuang said to a few people: "I'm sorry, maybe my dad didn't understand what I meant. I will deliver it to each family later."

He Yuzhu gave Yan Jiekuang a thumbs up and said, "The third brother is still reliable. Your father is trying to sell them to us. He is ready to sell them to us for fifty yuan each."

Yan Jiekuang quickly apologized and the people dispersed. Yan Jiekuang returned home and saw Yang Ruiping scolding Yan Bugui. Yan Bugui was smoking and didn't say anything.

Yan Jiekuang said, "Forget it, I didn't explain it clearly. Dad, you are going to sell it. If someone thinks it's inappropriate and reports you, you will be accused of speculation. I am the same. You are a very smart person. What do you think?"

Yan Bugui was shocked when he heard this, but after thinking about it carefully, it was true. However, he still said stubbornly, "I just wanted to make more money. I brought this back from far away."

Yang Ruiping's hands were shaking with anger. He said, "Third brother, you don't know that your father has already sold one to the eldest brother. Your father is really capable. If the eldest brother raises the price and sells it to someone else, it will be troublesome."

Yan Bugui then remembered and rushed out. Yan Jiekuang looked at this unreliable father and shook his head.

(End of this chapter)