Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 229 Victory Return
As night fell, Yan Jie Di came back after a crazy day, but for some reason Yan Bugui had not come back yet. When Yan Jie Di saw that it was her third brother who was cooking, she almost jumped up.

Yang Ruiping patted her and said, "You are so old, but you just play around all day. Go wash your hands and call your big brother and the others."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the house, muttering to himself as he walked, "Why hasn't this old man come back yet? I'll go out and take a look."

Yan Jiekuang had already prepared everything. The dishes that needed to be stewed were already ready, and all that was left was to be fried. At this time, his eldest brother and his family also came over. The two brothers chatted, but Yan Jiekuang felt something was wrong, because Yu Li did not give Yan Jiekuang a good look when she entered the room, and he didn't know what had happened between the couple.

Just when Yan Jiedi was complaining about being hungry, Yan Bugui came back following Yang Ruiping, his face still gloomy.

Yan Jiekuang was busy setting up a round table, and Yan Jiecheng was busy running around unlike his usual self. Yu Li next to him was just chatting with Shi Xiaoya and didn't even look at him.

Yan Jiekuang made four main dishes: chicken stewed with mushrooms, lasagna of tofu, braised pork stewed with potatoes and twice-cooked pork. The rest were home-cooked dishes, a total of ten dishes plus a seaweed egg drop soup.

Soon all the dishes were served, and Yan Jiekuang took out another bottle of wine from his father's cabinet. Yan Bugui glanced at him and said, "You only know how to drink my wine." Before Yan Jiekuang could say anything, Yan Jiecheng said, "I'll bring it next time, I'll bring it next time."

After Yan Jiecheng took the wine and opened it, he poured a glass for Yan Bugui first, then for himself, and then poured a glass for Yan Jiekuang.

Yan Jiekuang said, "Dad, I know you're in a bad mood. Why don't we get together as a family? You have a lot of grandchildren here, so that's not a big deal. Don't be angry."

Yang Ruiping sighed and said, "Yes, the only one missing is the second son. He said he wanted to visit his relatives, and I don't know when he will be back."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a voice coming from outside, "I knew my mother would miss me. Look, I'm back."

Everyone turned around and saw Yan Jiefang standing at the door in military uniform, holding a military bag in his hand.

Before everyone could come to their senses, a figure suddenly rushed out. Yan Jiekuang looked and saw that his second sister-in-law was already hugging his second brother and crying.

Yan Jiefang kept comforting Shi Xiaoya, and Yang Ruiping also trotted over, patted Yan Jiefang and said, "Do you know that your family is worried about you? How could you be so cruel and not send any news at all?"

Seeing his mother in tears, Yan Jiefang blamed himself and said quickly, "Mom, I was wrong. Don't cry. I'm back now."

Shi Xiaoya then realized that the whole family was there, and she quickly let go of Yan Jiefang and took his luggage somewhat embarrassedly. Everyone gathered around and greeted them. Yan Jiekuang noticed his father. That old man Yan secretly turned his head and wiped his tears. Yan Jiekuang pretended not to see it and greeted his second brother.

After a while, Yan Bugui said, "Let's eat first. Today is a big family reunion. Let's put aside all the bad things and have a good drink."

At this time, the Yan family was in a joyous mood. The whole family sat together and ate with laughter. During the meal, no one tacitly asked where Yan Jiefang had gone.

After dinner, Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiekuang prepared to go home, deliberately avoiding disturbing the young couple tonight.

Yan Bugui shook off the gloomy look he had just returned from today and drank several cups. He didn't let Yang Ruiping stop him until he felt a little dizzy.

Yan Jiekuang went to the west wing to pick up the brother and sister. Fatty and Little Fatty looked at the brother and sister who suddenly appeared and were very curious. Yan Jiekuang said, "From now on, they will be your brother and sister. The sister is the youngest. You must play with her and protect her well."

The fat guys surrounded Shi Li, chattering about this and that. Yan Jiekuang and Ji Lian ignored them. Ji Lian pulled Shi Lei aside to talk. Although Shi Lei had been a playboy and had experienced the ups and downs of society, he was still a simple-minded person. He answered whatever Ji Lian asked.

The group returned to Yu'er Hutong. Ji Lian suggested giving Shi Li a bath. Yan Jiekuang asked Wei Xiaobao to make water. Shi Lei rushed to fetch water. Wei Xiaobao refused to let him do it, but he couldn't persuade Shi Lei. Yan Jiekuang said, "Let him do it. He is a sincere child. You should teach him Mandarin in the future. It's not good for him to always say "my my" in the old city."

Wei Xiaobao agreed and went to continue working. Shi Lei followed Wei Xiaobao, while Shi Li had been successfully conquered by Ji Lian. She followed Ji Lian obediently, but held the corner of Ji Lian's clothes in her hand.

Yan Jiekuang sighed. Shi Li's behavior was a lack of security. Just take it slow. It will be fine after a while. Yan Jiekuang and Ji Lian arranged the brother and sister to the east wing of the backyard, which was also Yan Jiedi's original room. Everything was ready inside. When Shi Lei and his sister were taken to the room after taking a bath, his sister jumped for joy, while Shi Lei cried very sadly. When his sister saw her brother crying, she also cried.

Yan Jiekuang quickly hugged Shi Lei, Ji Lian also hugged Shi Li, and Dapang and Xiaopang stood at the door watching. They didn't understand why their brother and sister were crying.

Shi Lei sobbed and said, "Big brother, I have a family again. I am happy."

After hearing what her brother said, Shi Li also said, "I'm happy too." Ji Lian advised, "Okay, stay here peacefully. From now on, you will be our children, the brother and sister of Da Pang and Xiao Pang."

Shi Lei nodded heavily. Shi Li lay in Ji Lian's arms and twisted a bit. Big Fatty and Little Fatty shouted happily, "I have a brother now, and I have a sister too."

The four children were all happy, and Yan Jiekuang quickly arranged for the brother and sister to go to bed.

The couple took Dapang and Xiaopang back to the main room. Dapang and Xiaopang stopped pestering Yan Jiekuang to tell stories and went to bed on their own initiative.

It was late at night, Yan Jiekuang was really tired today, and he fell asleep immediately. Ji Lian smiled as she looked at the sleeping Yan Jiekuang.

The next day, when Yan Jiekuang woke up, Ji Lian was already cooking in the kitchen. Shi Lei and Shi Li were a little excited yesterday, so they went to bed late and had not woken up yet.

When Yan Jiekuang got up to wash, Dapang and Xiaopang woke up. Yan Jiekuang hurried to take care of the two kids. Shi Lei over there might have woken up after hearing Dapang and Xiaopang's shouting, and hurriedly called his sister to get up.

The family washed up, and Wei Xiaobao brought the porridge and cakes to the table, saying, "Third sister-in-law made some buns, they will be ready soon."

The four children, big and small, sat at the dining table and waited until Ji Lian and Wei Xiaobao came in with buns. The four little guys stopped talking and Yan Jiekuang said, "Eat, eat until you are full."

Shi Lei was still a little restrained, but Shi Li was fine. With Ji Lian by her side, she was very casual. Yan Jiekuang brought a bun to Shi Lei and said, "We're all family from now on, so don't be so restrained. Eat when you need to, drink when you need to."

Shi Lei finally relaxed a little. As the family was eating, they heard a bell ring in the front yard. Wei Xiaobao stood up and said, "I'll go check it out."

After a while, Wei Xiaobao came in with Wang Qing. Yan Jiekuang said happily, "You are so lucky. Your sister-in-law made these buns. Come and sit down and eat them."

Wang Qing didn't hesitate and pulled a chair next to Yan Jiekuang and sat down. Wei Xiaobao brought him dishes and chopsticks and served him another bowl of porridge.

After Wang Qing and Yan Jiekuang finished their meal, they went to the front yard. Yan Jiekuang made tea while Wang Qing reported the news he had heard. It turned out that the whole story started from Yi Zhonghai. This old guy was really good at cheating people.

The story begins with the neighbors of the Siheyuan being released by the street. At that time, all the neighbors of the Siheyuan were released, except Xu Damao and Yi Zhonghai. But everyone already knew about it. It was a trap set by Zhang Erzhu and the Hong Kong businessman, with the purpose of cheating them of their money.

The neighbors were also discussing this matter on their way back. Although most of the money was returned, they were also fined different amounts, especially the Jia family, who was fined 200 yuan, which was also a lot of money.

On the way, Xu Delin didn't say anything, thinking about something, so Qian Siwen asked, "Delin, what are you thinking about?"

Xu Delin hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm a little puzzled. You said Uncle Yi Zhonghai didn't invest any money, but he was the most enthusiastic in organizing it, running around. If I hadn't persuaded him, I wouldn't have participated. What's his purpose?"

When Qian Siwen heard this, he also fell silent and said to himself: "Yeah, what does he want?"

(End of this chapter)