Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 221 Dissuading Family Members
Yan Jiekuang comforted his mother, and let go when he saw that she was fine.

Yang Ruiping stood up suddenly, "What? More than 200,000? Old Yan, Old Yan, do you know how much money our family has in total? Do you know how many years it takes to save that much?"

Yan Jiekuang quickly persuaded Yang Ruiping and said, "Don't be angry, Mom. Listen to what my dad said. He didn't give it to me."

Yan Bugui hesitated for a moment and said, "Actually, I hesitated for a moment, but when Yi Zhonghai said that we could earn 500,000 yuan in the end, I was convinced. Let's discuss raising money together and divide the money in proportion to our contributions."

Yan Jiekuang didn't expect that the people in the yard were so bold. This was really going to happen. Not to mention that this was a scam, if it was true, everyone in the yard would have a bad ending.

When Yan Bugui saw that the mother and son were silent, he lit a cigarette and stopped talking.

Yan Jiekuang calmed himself down and said, "Dad, if, I mean if, Zhang Erzhu and the Hong Kong businessman never show up again after getting the money, have you thought about the consequences?"

Yan Bugui was smoking and thinking as he listened to Yan Jiekuang's words. Slowly, beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on his forehead.

He looked up at the mother and son and said tremblingly, "No way?"

Yang Ruiping's heart was pounding. He looked at Yan Jiekuang, who said, "I definitely will."

Yan Bugui said: "But Xu Damao said that the Hong Kong businessman and the company are real, and Xu Damao has made so much money."

Yan Jiekuang looked at his father and shook his head, then asked, "How much money did Xu Damao invest this time?"

Yan Bugui said: "He wants to invest 50,000 yuan. I heard that he even mortgaged his own house to borrow money."

Yan Bugui was stunned after he finished speaking. Yan Jiekuang knew that his father had figured it out, so he said, "It was bait before, and it's been returned in an instant."

Yan Bugui suddenly realized, shook his head and said: "According to what you said, He Yuzhu is the smartest person in this courtyard, and his family is the only one in the courtyard who didn't participate."

Yang Ruiping rolled his eyes at Yan Bugui and said, "Who said that? Widow Wang and Grandpa Sun's family were not involved either."

Yan Bugui said unconvincedly: "He wants to participate, but does he have the money?"

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "You know what, these two families combined may be richer than Yi Zhonghai's family. Have you forgotten what happened before? They didn't say anything. Did you see these two families buy anything big? They saved all their money."

Yan Bugui was stunned. After hearing this, he remembered the business they did together in the front yard. To be honest, he had really forgotten that these two families had made so much money before.

Yan Bugui said, "Okay, I won't participate either, but how can I tell Yi Zhonghai about this? We've already agreed on it."

Yan Jiekuang said: "What can't you say? Just say that my mother doesn't agree and won't give you money. She would rather you not participate."

Yan Bugui thought about it and nodded, "Okay, you two can go back, I'll clean this up."

Yan Jiekuang stood up and followed Yang Ruiping back to the courtyard. As they walked, Yan Jiekuang asked, "Mom, didn't you tell Jia Zhang that this was a scam?"

When Yang Ruiping heard Yan Jiekuang asked about Jia Zhangshi, he said unhappily, "Why didn't you tell me? She is now thinking about how to spend the money after it is divided. She also accused me of making up stories and meddling in other people's business."

Yan Jiekuang shook his head and said, "It is true that money can tempt people, but people are greedy and will never be satisfied, so it is destined to be in vain."

Yang Ruiping sighed and said, "No, I will take all the money from our family in a while. I didn't care before, but this time it's different."

Yan Jiekuang didn't say anything, and the two of them returned to the west wing. Yang Ruiping went to make water, thinking of making a cup of tea for his son.

Yan Jiekuang was just sitting there, picking up a book and reading. Just as he turned a page, Yan Jiecheng rushed in without even knocking, which scared Yan Jiekuang.

Yan Jiekuang asked, "Brother, why are you in such a hurry?" Yan Jiecheng also felt that he was a bit rash and said embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, it's urgent."

"Looking for our mother?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

"No, I was looking for you. Yan Yongqing saw you come back, so I came here quickly because I was afraid you had left." Yan Jiecheng said.

Yan Jiekuang immediately guessed what his elder brother wanted to talk to him about, and said, "No need to ask. First, I don't have any money. Second, you should also tell your elder sister-in-law that she can't get involved in this matter. I just finished talking to our father. If you have any questions, just ask our father when you have time."

Yan Jiecheng was a little anxious and said, "Such huge profits, are you really not allowed to participate? Your sister-in-law also wanted to ask for your opinion."

Ever since Yan Jiekuang helped her last time, Yu Li has looked at her brother-in-law with new eyes. She felt that Yan Jiekuang was the only one who knew Hong Kong best and only he could tell whether this thing would succeed or not. Moreover, she herself was quite against it. How could she just give away the money she had just earned? So when Yan Jiekuang proposed to invest, Yu Li asked him to ask the third brother's opinion first.

Yan Jiekuang didn't know this, but he still said firmly: "You can't participate. This won't work. Wait for our dad. I still have to pick up Yongchang and Yongxin."

Yan Jiekuang said hello to his mother and went out on his bicycle. Yan Jiecheng did not go home either and waited for Yan Bugui at home.

While riding his bike, Yan Jiekuang was thinking, if Zhang Erzhu succeeded, what would happen to the Siheyuan? Should he do something? But after listening to the conversation between Yan Bugui and Yang Ruiping, he knew that the people in the Siheyuan were a little crazy now, and it was useless to persuade them now.

Yan Jiekuang rode his bike home, but he still couldn't think of any good solution. He carried the bike into the front yard and saw Xiaobao playing with four children.

As soon as Wei Xiaobao saw Yan Jiekuang coming back, he ran over, took the car and parked it aside. Yan Jiekuang was becoming more and more satisfied with Wei Xiaobao. He was a smart, hardworking and diligent person, a good seedling. Of course, the other two were not bad either. After a few days of observation, it was found that the two of them also practiced knife skills when they returned home.

Aunt Wang heard the noise in the yard and came out of the kitchen. She smiled and said, "It's done so quickly. I'll go back when you come back. My eldest son is visiting relatives tomorrow, so I'll go back and prepare."

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiekuang said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? You see, I wanted to keep you to look after the children before I left. I'm sorry, Aunt Wang."

Aunt Wang waved her hand and said, "I didn't mention it because I saw you were in a hurry. It's okay, it's okay. The meal is ready and in the kitchen. The dishes haven't been cooked yet, so I'll leave it to you now."

"Okay, Aunt Wang, you can go back. You don't have to come here these days. Come back after your brother leaves." Yan Jiekuang said hurriedly.

Aunt Wang said cheerfully, "That's great, I'm leaving now."

After Aunt Wang left, Yan Jiekuang ran to the kitchen. When Wei Xiaobao saw Yan Jiekuang enter the kitchen, he became a little hesitant. On the one hand, he had to look after the children, and on the other hand, he wanted to go to the kitchen to watch Yan Jiekuang cook. Just when he was in a dilemma, Yan Jiekuang looked at him.

Seeing Wei Xiaobao's expression, Yan Jiekuang wanted to laugh, but he still said with a straight face: "If you want to go to the kitchen, come over. Yongchang can take good care of his brothers and sisters. He doesn't need you. Right? Yongchang."

Yongchang smiled and nodded heavily. Wei Xiaobao let out a long sigh and said, "I'll help Third Brother."

Yan Jiekuang first asked Wei Xiaobao to wash the vegetables, while he processed the meat and prepared food for the big cats. While washing the vegetables, Wei Xiaobao asked, "Third brother, where did Aunt Wang's eldest son come from?"

Yan Jiekuang said casually: "Your Aunt Wang's eldest son is a soldier. I don't know where he came from. You can't ask about this."

After saying this, Yan Jiekuang was stunned for a moment, because he thought of his second brother. Aunt Wang's son was back, and he wondered if there was any news from his second brother as well.

Wei Xiaobao called out three times before Yan Jiekuang woke up from his daze. Wei Xiaobao asked with concern, "What's wrong? Third brother."

Yan Jiekuang said, "It's okay. I just thought of something. Let's get to work. After dinner, I'll take the kids back to the courtyard. You can stay at home by yourself."

"Okay, Third Brother." After Wei Xiaobao said this, his hands' movements obviously quickened.

(End of this chapter)