Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 216 Wang Qing’s Luck
Yan Jiekuang and Ji Lian did not go into the house to eat, but placed the food on the stone table in the backyard of the courtyard. The couple planned to eat outside, and Yan Jiekuang also brought out the high stools for the two little ones. The couple was responsible for one each. There was rice mixed with fish and fish soup in the small bowls, and the two little ones each took a spoon and ate by themselves.

Today, Yan Jiekuang made boiled beef, which was a bit spicy. This was prepared for Ji Lian. There was a piece of beef left, so Yan Jiekuang fried it and made a beef stew with scrambled eggs. But Da Pang looked at the boiled beef in front of his mother and was eager to try it. Ji Lian quickly stopped him and told him that it was spicy and children couldn't eat it. Then she gave the beef stew with scrambled eggs to the two little ones, and they calmed down.

Knife fish stewed with tofu is another dish made by Yan Jiekuang, and there is also a dish called cold mixed shredded vegetables. The family of four ate the meal warmly. The two little ones were very serious while eating and did not talk.

After dinner, the two kids were playing with cars in the yard, while Ji Lian and Yan Jiekuang were drinking tea and chatting. Yan Jiekuang lit a cigarette and said, "I have to go back to the courtyard in the next two days, so I guess it might not be quiet these two days."

"Are you still dealing with electronic watches?" Ji Lian asked.

"That incident is in the past. I am worried that this time Zhang Erzhu and Xu Delin will come back to raise funds again. It would be fine if they were doing legitimate business, but they are unreliable. I am afraid that Zhang Erzhu will do something weird. They don't look like businessmen." Yan Jiekuang said.

"I heard from our professor that the reform and opening up has only just begun, and everyone is crossing the river by feeling the stones, but there still has to be a red line. Our family is not short of money, so don't mess around," Ji Lian advised.

"Don't worry, I don't want to do business at all. I'm now reserving talents. If I want to do business, I can go directly to Hong Kong Island. Don't forget, I still have a Hong Kong Island identity." Yan Jiekuang replied.

"Okay, of course I believe you. I'm a little worried about our dad now. He values ​​money very much. I hope nothing happens to him." Ji Lian said.

Yan Jiekuang thought for a moment and said, "Let's go back together this weekend. You should also warn grandpa. Although he doesn't like to get involved in these things, I'm afraid someone will lobby him."

Ji Lian agreed. At this time, the two little guys were a little tired from running, so they returned to their parents. Little Fatty pestered Yan Jiekuang to tell stories.

Nothing was more important than being with his children, so he quickly took the two little ones into the house, washed their hands and faces, and put them both to bed. Yan Jiekuang then stayed with them and told them stories from Journey to the West.

Ji Lian looked at the warm and cozy father and two sons, smiled and turned to go to the study room. She still had homework to do.

The next day, after Aunt Wang came, Yan Jiekuang went out and went directly to Wang Qing's place. Wang Qing did not go out today and waited for Yan Jiekuang at home.

As soon as Yan Jiekuang entered the room, Wang Qing wanted to go get some water, but Yan Jiekuang stopped him and said, "It will be very dusty in the room soon, so don't bother with it. Hurry up, I have something else to do after you finish your work."

"Third brother, what kind of surprise is this? You've made me so confused." Wang Qing said.

"How long have you lived here? Haven't you noticed that there is something wrong with your house?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

Wang Qing scratched his head and said, "I have rented this for a short time. Is there any problem?"

Yan Jiekuang didn't say it directly, but asked Wang Qing to carefully measure the two rooms to see if there was any difference. Wang Qing looked around carefully, but didn't find any problem. Yan Jiekuang was so angry that he said, "You stupid guy, didn't you notice that the area of ​​the two rooms is different? Your bedroom is two meters smaller than that one."

Wang Qing took another closer look and suddenly realized something. Yan Jiekuang signaled him to close the door quickly. The two of them closed the door and walked to the back wall of the bedroom. Yan Jiekuang observed carefully and found a clue in the southwest corner. The wall plaster there was slightly different from that in this room. Yan Jiekuang signaled to Wang Qing. Wang Qing was still excited. He had only heard about the treasure in the secret room, but he didn't expect that one day it would happen to him.

Wang Qing took off his coat, swung a sledgehammer and smashed it against the wall. He used too much force and the hammer got stuck in the wall. Yan Jiekuang walked over and took a look. He thought, "Well, don't smash it anymore. There's only a layer of wood on this side, and there's dust hanging on the outside."

Two men pulled apart the wooden board. Wang Qing found a flashlight and shone it inside. There was a space of one and a half meters wide and three meters long. There was an antique display shelf against the inside wall. There were not many things on it, mostly porcelain, with two jade pieces. Yan Jiekuang knew at a glance that these were all objects from the Qing Dynasty. Two of them were plum bottles from the official kiln, and the others were from folk kilns. They were not worth much at this time, but perhaps they could be worth a lot in twenty years.

Wang Qing didn't know much about porcelain, but when he saw an iron box nearby, he walked up to it and opened it directly. Wang Qing was surprised. There were ten small yellow croakers on the left side of the box, and unopened dollars on the right side.

Yan Jiekuang looked at Wang Qing who was very happy and said, "Okay, hurry up and put this thing away. We have to cover the wall. This thing can't get away. You can look at it later." Wang Qing finally reacted and said, "Third brother, this is what you found. Let's each have half. Otherwise, I don't want it."

Yan Jiekuang waved his hands and said, "What's yours is yours. You should exchange these things for some money. I want two pieces of porcelain. These two pieces are from the official kiln. It's a pity to sell them now. I will keep them for now. The rest will be yours. You should cure your mother's illness as soon as possible, and I will arrange your work with peace of mind."

Wang Qing's eyes turned red, he nodded, took the things to the bedroom and hid them, and restored the wall. Yan Jiekuang told him to find some plaster to patch up the wall, and if it didn't work, to find a cabinet to cover it, and to move out of the house quickly after a while.

Wang Qing agreed, and Yan Jiekuang found some newspapers to wrap the porcelain bottle he wanted, then turned around and left.

When Yan Jiekuang returned home, Yan Bugui and Yang Ruiping were already at home with Yongchang and Yongxin. Yongchang and Yongxin were playing with their babies, while Yang Ruiping and Aunt Wang were watching them. Yan Bugui was sitting at the stone table in the front yard, drinking tea and smoking, looking very comfortable.

As soon as Yan Jiekuang came in, he asked, "What's wrong? I was planning to take Ji Lian and the children back tomorrow."

When Yan Jiekuang walked in, Yan Bugui stared at what Yan Jiekuang was holding in his arms. Yan Jiekuang really couldn't do anything about his father. His father had to keep track of everything he had. Yan Jiekuang had no intention of being polite to his father. He took the things and went into the study. After putting them away, he turned around and came out.

Yan Bugui asked with a smile: "Where did you get it from? You don't even let me learn more."

Yan Jiekuang sat down next to his father and said, "No, don't worry about my things. What is the matter with you and my mother?"

When Yan Bugui heard Yan Jiekuang's question, he instantly forgot about the things he had taken in, and said with a beaming face: "Isn't this yard preparing to do import and export business? It is said that there are bicycles, watches, radios, etc., all of which are in short supply in the city. Several old and young people in this yard are looking around. Zhang Erzhu has the entry and exit permit from there. This is a serious business. I wanted to invest money. By the way, this time we are signing a contract, and a Hong Kong businessman has come. But your mother disagrees and insisted on asking for your opinion, so we are here now."

Yan Jiekuang spat out a mouthful of tea, almost spraying it on Yan Bugui. Everyone sitting in the yard was stunned.

Yan Bugui was a little angry and said, "Why are you reacting so strongly? You almost sprayed me."

Yan Jiekuang quickly said, "I couldn't help it. I'm sorry, Dad." Yang Ruiping laughed out loud. The younger ones were stunned when they saw their grandmother laughing. After a long while, they turned around and went back to playing.

Yan Jiekuang then said, "Dad, do you need a ticket to buy a bicycle now?"

"Yes." Yan Bugui replied without knowing why.

"Can you buy that radio in Forbidden City?"

Yan Bugui understood a little, but not completely, so he just shook his head.

Yan Jiekuang looked at his father and said, "Do you think that even if you bring the goods from Hong Kong Island, they will let you sell them? Wouldn't that disrupt the market and undermine the planned economy? Do you think this is reliable?"

Yan Bugui suddenly understood. This was pure nonsense. It could not be sold at all. Selling it privately was speculation. Not to mention wanting to transport it from so far away. It was totally unreliable.

Yan Jiekuang said: "I really didn't expect this. I have been wondering how Zhang Erzhu would cheat his neighbors. I didn't expect it to be like this. Isn't this a very clever method?"

Yan Bugui looked at Yan Jiekuang suspiciously, waiting for Yan Jiekuang's analysis of the matter. Yang Ruiping also came over, she also wanted to know.

(End of this chapter)