Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 301 Jie Kuang Sets Sail
In March, Yan Jiekuang accompanied Ji Lian for a walk in the back garden. Ji Lian's pregnancy disrupted Yan Jiekuang's original plan, but Yan Jiekuang was not angry at all. He just adjusted his plan. Usually, he stayed at home to accompany his wife and take care of his four children.

On the other hand, Yan Jiekuang informed Lou Xiao'e and asked him to help him register a company in the United States, named Keda Construction Investment Co., Ltd. Yan Jiekuang was still not familiar enough with other aspects. It is important for people to know themselves. In the construction industry, his thoughts and vision are still the first priority. He also asked Lou Xiao'e to help find an American professional manager.

After everything was arranged, Yan Jiekuang stayed at home to accompany his wife while she waited for her pregnancy. However, Ji Lian always complained about him, saying that she was already three months pregnant and did not need his company. Besides, she already had Sun Daming and his wife at home, who did not need him at all. Yan Jiekuang explained that love ultimately means companionship, and that all that should be experienced must be experienced, leaving Ji Lian speechless.

Mr. Ji hasn't been back since the Spring Festival. He feels that he is more comfortable here than in that courtyard house. Yan Jiekuang is also happy to have him live here. Now there are four generations of a family, what a lively place.

Sun Daming and his wife did not wait until the 16th day, but ran back on the 10th, saying that they took the money but did not do much work in a month, and they felt uneasy. The couple were honest people, so Yan Jiekuang did not say anything more. The children went to school in March, and Tian Guixiang took on the job of picking up and dropping off the children. Sun Daming was just a gatekeeper and never went to the backyard except when it needed cleaning.

Three months later, Yan Jiekuang left his family affairs and flew to Shenzhen to meet the professional agent that Lou Xiao'e had selected, whose name was Rui Er, a New Yorker. Yan Jiekuang asked him a question: what would you do when the interests of the United States conflict with the interests of the company?

Rui Er was very conflicted at first, but finally said: "I am a Christian, I follow my heart, I choose the interests of the company, because that is the foundation of my life."

Yan Jiekuang was very satisfied with Rui Er's answer and said, "I will be your boss from now on. You have to listen to me. My annual salary is 300,000 US dollars for now."

Lou Xiao'e privately complained to Yan Jiekuang that he had given too much, and Yan Jiekuang said, "You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child."

The first task that Yan Jiekuang gave to Ruier was to return to China to collect the proportions of all construction materials. If they could be obtained for free, that would be better, but if not, see if he could buy them with money.

Ruier left with Yan Jiekuang's cash check for $200,000. Yan Jiekuang and Lou Xiao'e immediately contacted and consulted with relevant departments in Shenzhen, asking about the possibility of building an office building in the city center. Unexpectedly, it happened that a plot of land of about 12,000 square meters in the city center had just failed to be sold in an open tender, and asked Yan Jiekuang if he was interested.

Yan Jiekuang didn't hesitate at all and bought it directly at a high price of three million US dollars. Everyone at the meeting exclaimed that Yan Jiekuang was rich.

Yan Jiekuang established Keda Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen in May, and then invited architectural design companies from Hong Kong and local surveying companies to move in and enter the early preparation stage. The relevant local units gave strong support. When Yan Jiekuang and Lou Xiao'e announced the renderings of a 30-story office building, the construction industry and related units were shocked. This was going to be a landmark building.

In June of that year, the project held a groundbreaking ceremony. Before that, Ruier came back and the technology he brought back solved all the difficulties of the project. For this project, Yan Jiekuang called and asked Wang Qing, Erxiao and Jia Dang to come to Shenzhen.

For this purpose, Wang Qing brought his fiancée with him. He said that he had heard about the rapid development of Shenzhen a long time ago, and he wanted to take root here and carry on the future.

Wang Qing served as the deputy manager of this project, Erxiao was the deputy financial director, Jia Dang was the financial director, and Yan Jiekuang also persuaded Lao Liu and his son to come and set up a decoration company. Yan Jiekuang served as the project manager of the entire project.

Wang Qing also set up a precast concrete company in a remote suburb and found a local college student, Huang Wangshan, who studied architecture, to serve as the company manager. However, Ruier served as the technical director and Ruier formed a team to be responsible for the material proportioning. Huang Wangshan was only responsible for production and transportation.

Everything is ready, the three connections and one leveling have been completed, and the project has officially started. The earthwork project has been contracted to a local private enterprise, and the civil engineering project is the urban construction of Schindler Construction Company.

In just two months, by August, they had achieved zero results, and then construction proceeded at an incredible speed, almost one floor every eight days. When everything was on track, Yan Jiekuang handed the burden to Wang Qing and Rui Er, asking them to form a partnership and be responsible for the entire project. Yan Jiekuang returned to Sijiu City in September, as he had to go back because Ji Lian was already nine months pregnant and was about to give birth.

Before the National Day, the city was under heavy security. There was a military parade on National Day this year, so safety was still the top priority. Yan Jiekuang returned to Yuer Hutong smoothly. When he got home, Sun Daming was stunned when he opened the door. He didn't expect Yan Jiekuang to come back suddenly, and then he shouted incoherently, "Jiekuang is back, Jiekuang is back!"

Everyone came out. Ji Lian's belly was already very big, and Tian Guixiang stayed with her all the time.

Even Mr. Ji came out in a wheelchair by himself. Yan Jiekuang said jokingly, "It's really that serious. I have work to do."

"How could it be possible? You kept saying you would accompany me to get pregnant, but you've been gone for six months." Ji Lian complained.

Tian Guixiang smiled and said, "Finally I have a backbone. The old man said that if you don't come back, he will let me go back to No. 95 Courtyard."

Yan Jiekuang told Sun Daming that he had brought back gifts for everyone in the car and asked him to move it back. He then went back to the house with Ji Lian to talk, followed by Tian Guixiang pushing Old Man Ji.

In the evening, the children came back. As soon as they entered the yard, Da Pang said confidently: "Our dad is back, I smell him." The other children sneered and didn't believe it at all. But as soon as they entered the middle courtyard, they saw a familiar person standing at the door of the main house looking at them with a smile. Shi Li reacted the fastest. She shouted "Dad!" and threw herself into Yan Jiekuang's arms. Yan Jiekuang picked up Shi Li.

At this time, the other children also reacted and rushed over. Xiao Pang said aggrievedly: "Why didn't you come back for so long? I thought you didn't want us anymore."

"How could that be possible? Dad has gone to work. He won't go out again next year." Yan Jiekuang comforted in a low voice.

Tian Guixiang prepared dinner. The whole family ate while listening to Yan Jiekuang telling stories about Shenzhen. When Ji Lian heard Yan Jiekuang talking about investing in a project, a 30-story office building, she was shocked and said with a little resentment, "No wonder they transferred all the people away, including Jia Dang."

Yan Jiekuang explained, "They have to have someone as the financial director. If I want to transfer you, you can go. That position originally belonged to you."

Ji Lian blushed, but was satisfied when she heard Yan Jiekuang's words.

Ji Lian said: "I'm about to give birth, should I inform my mother?"

Old Master Ji spoke up at this time, "Needless to say, how can a son give birth to a child without letting his grandparents know?" Yan Jiekuang said, "I will go home tomorrow, so you don't have to go over, I can go by myself."

The family ate and chatted. After dinner, Yan Jiekuang read a book with the children for a while and then went to bed early as he was very tired that day.

When he woke up the next day, it was already noon and the children had all gone to school. Ji Lian said that the children liked the sportswear and sneakers he brought back very much and put them on and went to school early in the morning.

Yan Jiekuang brought shark fin, bird's nest and other nutritional supplements for Ji Lian, and clothes and shoes for Sun Daming and his wife, but the couple were reluctant to wear them, saying they were for their son. Yan Jiekuang didn't care about them. He brought Tieguanyin and Biluochun for Grandpa Ji, which were purely handmade and the old man liked them very much.

After breakfast, Yan Jiekuang went to No. 95 Courtyard with gifts. This time, Yan Jiekuang changed into the blue work clothes he often wore in Sijiu City and rode a bicycle, which surprised Ji Lian.

When they arrived at the courtyard, there was really no one in the front yard. Yan Jiekuang walked straight to his mother's room with the gift in his hand. Yang Ruiping was wiping the tables, chairs and cabinets. As soon as Yan Jiekuang entered the room, he said, "Mom, I'm here to see you."

Yang Ruiping looked at Yan Jiekuang in surprise and said, "Why are you here? Didn't you say you couldn't come?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "How could that be possible? I was out of the hospital some time ago and just came back yesterday. I brought you some bird's nest and shark's fin. You can cook them yourself. It's good for your health."

Yang Ruiping took it and said, "How much does this cost? By the way, why didn't your wife come?"

Yan Jiekuang said embarrassedly: "She is pregnant, but I didn't inform you, mainly because I was out."

Yang Ruiping was very surprised. He was surprised at how things changed so quickly. He also felt a little regretful. He regretted that he didn't go to Yuer Hutong to take a look. The main reason was that Yan Bugui's shop had gone bankrupt and he was making trouble at home every day. Yang Ruiping was afraid that something bad might happen to him, so he never went out again.

Yan Jiekuang saw that his mother looked unhappy, so he asked, "Mom, what's wrong with you?"

Yang Ruiping sighed and said, "Since the Chinese New Year, things haven't been going well for our family. First, your father's store was robbed of its supply channels, so the store couldn't continue operating and ended up losing money. Later, your eldest brother's clothing store was the same, and its supply channels were also robbed. All the goods he bought were stuck in his hands. The couple quarreled every day, and I was busy all day, so I never went to see you."

Yan Jiekuang said, "It's okay. My family is fine. Ji Lian is going to give birth next month. Do you want to go over?"

Yang Ruiping thought about it and said firmly: "I will move to your place tomorrow. I will tell Old Yan tonight."

Yan Jiekuang said: "Please persuade my dad. He is so old and has a pension. Why is he struggling so much? Isn't it better for him to just stay at home and enjoy his retirement?"

Yang Ruiping said: "I advised him, but he didn't listen. Especially when he was compensated with money, it was like asking for his life."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Okay, I'll wait for you at home tomorrow. If there's nothing else, I'll go back."

Yang Ruiping knew that Yan Jiekuang hated this courtyard and did not want to keep him. He just nodded and sent him out of the house.

Yan Jiekuang was pushing his bicycle out of the yard when he saw a man in a suit and leather shoes, wearing a gold chain and holding a bag under his arm. As soon as he saw Yan Jiekuang, he smiled and said, "Hey, isn't this Lao San? How come you are going back to your old ways and riding a bicycle again?"

Yan Jiekuang was used to seeing these people's faces, so he didn't get angry. He smiled and said, "Yes, we are going to have another child. Go home and tell my mother."

Xu Damao stood there in a daze, his face looking extremely ugly. Yan Jiekuang ignored him, thinking that one must strike the snake at its most vulnerable part. Yan Jiekuang whistled and rode away on his bike.

Xu Damao walked towards the backyard with a gloomy face. When he passed the middle yard, he saw Qin Jingru taking the laundry. Xu Damao immediately walked over with a smile and said, "Hey, sister Jingru, you are so diligent. Are you tired from working?"

After Xu Delin went to jail, Qin Jingru found a temporary job, helping others to look after the store and sell clothes, so her usual dress and appearance had improved. Qin Jingru looked up and saw Xu Damao, who was dressed in a decent manner, looking at him with a lecherous look. Qin Jingru didn't give him a good face and said, "Is it your business?"

Xu Damao was too thick-skinned to get angry at all, and said, "Sister Jingru, my store on Xiushui Street will open in a few days. Do you want to be the store manager? The salary is twice what you are making now."

Qin Jingru was a little moved when she heard this, but she still said calmly: "Why should I go to your place? Can't you just find some girls? I'm doing well here."

Xu Damao said, "My clothes are for mature women. I think they are suitable for you. Would you like to consider it?"

At this time, Qin Huairu came out of the room and said, "Jingru, tomorrow is the day for visiting the prison, don't forget it."

Xu Damao's face darkened when he heard this, and he turned back to the backyard. Qin Huairu walked up to Qin Jingru and whispered, "Xu Damao is a bad guy, he is so bold and lecherous, you better stay away from him."

Qin Jingru said indifferently: "I know, sister."

(End of this chapter)