Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 305 Going home for the holidays
On February 9, the group arrived in Sijiu City. This time they returned by train. Because they brought too many things, they could only take the train and check in the luggage. It was thanks to Wang Qing's relationship that they were able to buy the tickets and check in the luggage.

Yan Jiekuang gave them an extension until the 16th day of the first lunar month, and they would officially go back to work on the 17th day, but he let them decide on their own how to go back to work, and they would get reimbursed after returning to Shenzhen.

Yan Jiekuang hired a van and took the things he brought from Hong Kong Island back to Yuer Hutong. The driver was a very talkative man from the city, and the two of them had a very pleasant chat.

The van drove him all the way to his home. Yan Jiekuang unloaded his things and thanked the driver repeatedly. The driver drove away. Yan Jiekuang knocked on the door. When the door opened, Yan Jiekuang saw that it was Sun Daming and said, "Brother Sun, long time no see."

Sun Daming was obviously very happy, even a little excited. He said, "You're back! That's great. You're finally back." Then he helped Yan Jiekuang move things.

After entering, Sun Daming locked the door, carried his things and trotted a few steps to catch up with Yan Jiekuang. Tian Guixiang heard the noise and came out of the kitchen. When she saw that it was Yan Jiekuang, she immediately called out, "It's Jiekuang who's back. You've worked so hard. How come you've lost so much weight?"

Yan Jiekuang greeted them warmly. The children were on holiday at this time and were playing in the study. When they heard the noise, they rushed out and three of them jumped on Yan Jiekuang, shouting "Dad".

Yan Jiekuang hugged each of them and asked, "Hey, where's Shi Li?"

Xiaopang said: "I'm helping mom take care of my sister and brother."

This lovely little man really knows how to care for others, and then said, "Let's go and take a look too."

When they walked to the bedroom in the backyard, they saw Ji Lian and Shi Li playing with two babies. Yan Jiekuang said, "I'm back." Ji Lian then saw Yan Jiekuang, who came over with a smile on his face and said, "You're back. You must be exhausted."

Yan Jiekuang said, "It's OK. Didn't I say I would be there today? I'll wash my hands first and see the child."

In fact, the couple called each other almost every day. She knew Yan Jiekuang was back, but she didn't know when. After Yan Jiekuang washed his hands, he hugged one and then the other. The two children had grown up and were no longer wrinkled when they were just born. At this time, a very unhappy voice came from the side of Yan Jiekuang, "Dad, you've been here for a long time, and you don't even know to hug me."

Yan Jiekuang put his little sister down, picked up Shi Li and said, "My Lili is the best. Come, let daddy give you a kiss." Yan Jiekuang went up and kissed her, making Shi Li giggle.

Ji Lian asked, "By the way, how long will you stay?"

Yan Jiekuang said: "If there is nothing serious, stay a little longer. They are already on the right track. The rest is up to the heads of the departments."

Ji Lian was very happy. Although calling could ease her homesickness, it was not as good as being together every day.

Yan Jiekuang put Shi Li down and said, "I'll go see Mr. Ji." Ji Lian nodded, and Yan Jiekuang went straight to the west bedroom.

Yan Jiekuang chatted with Grandpa Ji for a while. Grandpa Ji was very happy to see Yan Jiekuang return safely and told Yan Jiekuang that they should have a drink together in the evening.

Tian Guixiang carefully prepared dinner today. The nine-turn large intestine and scallion-fried sea cucumber are not often cooked. The sea cucumber was brought back by Yan Jiekuang, along with shark fin and nine-headed abalone. Tian Guixiang thought of saving these things for Yan Jiekuang to cook during the New Year, so she didn't touch them. She brought back a lot of sea cucumbers, so Tian Guixiang soaked ten of them first and cooked them in the evening.

During dinner, Yan Jiekuang pulled Sun Daming to sit next to him and asked him to drink with him and Mr. Ji. The honest man was a little uncomfortable with the drink, but after one drink, he got used to it. During the meal, Yan Jiekuang also talked about the rapidly developing Shenzhen and the prosperous Hong Kong Island.

What everyone heard was completely different from the current New York City. It was incredible and everyone was amazed that reform and opening up could really change people's lives and urban construction.

After finishing their meal, the children rushed to the study, where there was a bag containing the gifts that Yan Jiekuang had brought them. There were tank models, car models, airplane models, remote-controlled cars and a box of Lego. The one given to Shi Li was a doll, which was very beautiful. Shi Li held it tightly and would not let go, and no one would take it away.

After finishing her meal, Ji Lian and Tian Guixiang went to the backyard to look after the children. Yan Jiekuang and the other two continued to drink. Old Master Ji said, "Your mother wanted to stay longer, but Yan Bugui called her back. However, he did not come, so he asked Yan Jiecheng to come. Yan Jiecheng even visited your house, but left without saying anything."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Grandpa, you said I didn't even inform my dad about my child. Isn't that a bit too much?"

Mr. Ji nodded and said, "Indeed, but I guess he won't come back even if you notify him, because he's afraid of paying the hospital bills for you, haha."

Yan Jiekuang also laughed and said, "Grandpa, you really know my dad. Do you really think that the nickname Yan Laokou is undeserved?"

Sun Daming was a little bit unconvinced and asked, "If there really is such a stingy person, it's too rare. Anyway, I haven't seen one."

Mr. Ji said, "Daming, you don't know that Mr. Yan said that if you don't find any money when you go out for a day, you will lose money. That's what he said."

Sun Daming was very surprised. He had never seen such a strange thing before. Yan Jiekuang said, "Don't talk about my dad. Come and have a drink. By the way, Daming, I brought a set of clothes for you and your elder sister. I'll give them to you tomorrow. They are under my suitcase."

Sun Daming said embarrassedly: "I don't need it. You worked so hard to bring me things."

Mr. Ji said unhappily, "Just take it if I tell you to. Why are you being so polite? Drink."

Yan Jiekuang suddenly remembered the issue of setting up a security department for the mall, so he asked Sun Daming: "Brother Sun, do you have any particularly powerful soldiers in your original army? Our mall is going to set up a security department, and we need a leader, preferably one who has led soldiers and can handle emergencies."

Sun Daming looked at Yan Jiekuang strangely and said, "You are talking about the scouts, right? I used to be a scout. Our company commander just retired this year and is currently sitting at home, waiting for his assignment. You are asking at the perfect time."

Yan Jiekuang said: "Can you get in touch with me and meet me?"

Sun Daming nodded and said, "I'll try my best. He's in a small village below Shijiazhuang, Hebei. I have to go there."

Yan Jiekuang said, "No hurry, wait until after the New Year. I won't leave."

The three of them continued drinking, and they ended the drinking party after two bottles. Yan Jiekuang went back to sleep. He did not go to his own bedroom for fear of disturbing the children. He said hello to Ji Lian, found a guest room in the east wing, and went to sleep.

The next day was a rest day. Yan Jiekuang got up very early, washed up, and then went to the middle courtyard and said to Tian Guixiang: "Sister Tian, ​​I'm going to buy fried liver and buns. I'm craving for them, so make less breakfast."

Tian Guixiang chuckled and said, "Go ahead. I haven't cooked yet. I'll prepare some side dishes."

Yan Jiekuang took a large basin and went to the intersection to buy fried liver and buns. The more people there were in the family, the more they bought. While waiting in line, he greeted the neighbors he knew.

Soon it was Yan Jiekuang's turn. The lady boss teased him, asking if he wanted to buy everything from her family. Yan Jiekuang smiled and said he had many children. When Yan Jiekuang bought the food and put it on the table, the children and Ji Lian came over, pushing two babies in a stroller.

When the children saw that it was fried liver, they started to put it in their bowls as they hadn’t eaten it for a long time.

While eating, Yan Jiekuang asked the old man what name he had given the child.
Mr. Ji said: "Since your eldest son is named Yongqing and your youngest son is named Yonghe, then the third son should be named Yonghai and the youngest one should be named Yongxi."

Yan Jiekuang said jokingly: "Hearing the first half of your sentence, I thought all the names had three water drops, but you made a four-water drop name."

Mr. Ji said, "This youngest girl needs to be pampered a little more."

Yan Jiekuang gave a thumbs up and said, "Old man, you are really smart. So this is what you mean."

Ji Lian asked Yan Jiekuang: "Are you going to your parents' place today?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "Let's go back together. I thought a lot during this trip to Shenzhen. The old man is right. These are our parents. No matter what, we still have to be filial to them."

Old Master Ji looked at Yan Jiekuang with appreciation and nodded.

After breakfast, everyone packed up. Yan Jiekuang brought some supplements, all of which were oral bird's nests and nutritional supplements. He also brought two bottles of foreign whiskey for his father and a few packs of Sanwu cigarettes for his second and eldest brothers. The children thought of taking some toys for Yongfang, Yongchang and Yongxin.

After packing up, the family drove to No. 95 Courtyard in a mighty procession.

The No. 95 courtyard was already in an uproar yesterday. When Xiaodang and Huaihua, wearing fashionable red Nizi coats, women's riding boots, big sunglasses, and big curly hair, walked into the courtyard carrying things, no one noticed. Grandpa Sun and Sun Xiaolong looked at the two people curiously and asked, "Who are you looking for?"

The two sisters looked at each other and laughed. Xiaodang took off his leather gloves and sunglasses and said, "Grandpa Sun, I don't recognize you anymore?"

Because the two of them were already pretty, and with light makeup on, they looked even more beautiful. Grandpa Sun took a closer look, and Sun Xiaolong said, "This is Xiaodang. This is Huaihua, right? Did you just come back from Shenzhen?"

Xiaodang said, "Yes, Brother Xiaolong, I just came back from there. I came back to celebrate the New Year. I have to go again after the New Year. You go ahead and do your work. We will go home to see our parents first."

Everyone in the front yard came out and looked at the two sisters in a daze. As soon as the two sisters entered the middle yard, the people in the front yard started talking about it. Only Sun Xiaolong shook his head and went home silently, because he had the chance to go but he refused, mainly because Widow Wang and Grandpa Sun strongly opposed it.

As the two sisters entered the central courtyard, Yi Zhonghai just came out of the house. He heard the noise outside and came out to see what was going on. He Xiao and Jia Xiaobao were there as well. They both stared with their eyes wide open.

Huaihua slapped Jia Xiaobao on the head as soon as she saw him, and said, "What kind of look do you have? You don't even recognize your sister. Hurry up and get the things. I'm so tired."

Jia Xiaobao quickly took the things from Huaihua's hand, and Yi Zhonghai said, "This is Xiaodang and Huaihua, right? What are you doing? Where did you come from?"

Qun said: "Grandpa Yi, we are back from Shenzhen. We are back to celebrate the New Year, and we will go back after the New Year."

Yi Zhonghai was about to speak when Xiao Dang said, "Grandpa Yi, let's talk later. Look, I'm still holding something."

After saying this, he turned around and went home. When he got home, he saw Jia Zhang circling around the locust flowers, saying as she circled, "These are all foreign goods. They are so beautiful."

"Grandma, I'm back too." Xiao Dang shouted. At this time, Jia Dongxu walked out of the bedroom with sleepy eyes. As soon as he saw his sisters, all sleepiness disappeared.

The two sisters said in unison: "Dad, we are back."

Jia Dongxu said incoherently: "It's good to be back, it's good to be back."

Huaihua began to take things out of her bag. She first gave Jia Dongxu four packs of cigarettes and two bottles of wine, and said, "Dad, I wanted to buy you some foreign wine, but I was afraid you wouldn't be used to it, so I bought you a famous wine from Guangdong, Changle Shaojiu. These cigarettes are American, Sanwu brand."

Xiao Dang was also rummaging around, and he took out an exquisite box, handed it to Jia Zhang, and said, "Grandma, I know you like gold jewelry, so this is a gold necklace for you. Take a look, it's made of pure gold."

Jia Zhang opened her mouth wide and looked at the opened box. This was the first time she received a gift from her family. Tears welled up in her eyes and she said, "It has to be my granddaughter. This is the first time I have received a gift besides your grandfather."

Xiao Dang picked up the necklace with a smile and said, "I'll put it on for you. Look, the pendant is a Buddha. Didn't I say that men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha?"

Xiaodang brought it to Jia Zhangshi, who hurried back to the house. Xiaodang was stunned. Jia Xiaobao said, "Don't worry about grandma. She must have gone back to the house to look in the mirror. I guess she will go to visit every household soon. Sister, what did you bring me?"

Xiao Dang took out a watch and a box and said, "The latest watch and frog-eye glasses from Hong Kong."

Jia Xiaobao hugged the baby in his arms and couldn’t let go of it, so he went back to the house.

Jia Dongxu also wanted to hide the cigarettes and alcohol, but the two children just came back and asked, "Are you still leaving?"

Huaihua said, "I'm thirsty. I'll tell you later."

Jia Dongxu said, "Wait a minute, there's soda in Dad's room. I'll get it for you." After that, he went back to the room with cigarettes and alcohol. After a while, he came out with two bottles of soda in each hand.

Xiao Dang asked: "Why is it still in the house? Where is my mother?"

Jia Dongxu said, "He's gone to the store, and he should be back soon. He has to put it in the house. My little brother, you drink a bottle every now and then, and if you leave it outside for half a day, it'll be gone."

At this time, Jia Zhang was wearing a cotton jacket and deliberately exposed her necklace outside the jacket. She said to Jia Dongxu, "I'm going to take a stroll at Old Yi's house." After that, she went out.

Jia Dongxu slapped his forehead, thinking that Jia Zhang was showing off, and the two sisters burst out laughing.

(End of this chapter)