Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 319: Each Family's Own Affairs
When Yan Jiekuang came back, he found his mother sitting there crying, with Shi Xiaoya trying to persuade her. Yan Jiekuang frowned and got a little angry. He walked up to his mother and asked, "Mom, what's wrong? Who bullied you?"

"Who else could it be? Your lovely sister." Yan Bugui was still angry and said angrily.

Yang Ruiping looked at his third son and told him intermittently what had just happened. Yan Jiekuang was very angry. Ji Lian, who was standing next to him, saw that her husband's face was not right and immediately tried to persuade him.

With Ji Lian's consolation, Yan Jiekuang calmed down and said, "Mom, don't be sad. Since she has already registered for marriage, there is nothing we can do. Even if we meet her partner's family, it won't change anything. Let her be. I hope she won't regret it in the future."

Yang Ruiping finally understood, sighed, and said, "It can only be like this. She chose her own path, so it's up to her in the future."

Yan Bugui stood up at this time. He was still very angry. He turned and walked out the door. Yan Jiekuang looked at his father's back. He knew that since childhood, this father had always favored this little girl, and it was this little girl who hurt his heart.

The atmosphere was rather dull during dinner. The children noticed that everyone in the family seemed to be in a bad mood, so they stopped playing around and went out to play after dinner.

After the meal, Yan Jiefang persuaded Yan Bugui, saying, "Dad, don't be angry. Since my little sister has made her choice, we should bless her. They will live their lives alone in the future, and we shouldn't interfere too much."

Yan Bugui said, "It's the only way. The children are grown up now, and my opinion as a father is no longer important. Come and have a few drinks with me, my dear. Heat up some more food, and I'll have a drink with the children. Do you want to drink something?"

Yang Ruiping said, "I'll go heat up the food for you, and I'll have a drink with you guys."

Yan Jiecheng stood up and went into the house to get some wine.

The men drank with the old couple, and Yan Bugui said with emotion: "In the blink of an eye, the children have grown up. I won't bother with them anymore. I will just stay at home and grow flowers and play chess. I won't cause any trouble to you anymore."

Yang Ruiping said: "You guys can also ask your father, he wants to sell the store."

Yan Jiekuang said: "My father's store has a good location. It doesn't deal in antiques, but it's also good to sell pens, inkstones, and paper. But it's also very tiring."

Yan Bugui was a little tempted when he heard this, but he still said firmly: "Let's not bother anymore and sell it. I found that I am not cut out for business, so I'd better stay at home."

Yang Ruiping picked up the wine glass and said, "That's right, come on, Old Yan, I'll toast you a glass."

Yan Bugui smiled, clinked glasses with his wife, and took a sip. The three brothers saw this and stopped standing there in a daze, and joined in with a drink.

Yang Ruiping said with emotion: "Look at our family. The eldest has Yu Li to take care of things, so life is getting better and better. Although the second child is busy, they are both civil servants, so their life is plain but happy. Look at the third child, although he doesn't have much to do every day, he is also well-off. We don't have to worry about him. He can just rest at home and take care of his grandchildren."

Yang Ruiping was afraid that Yan Bugui would be in a bad mood, so he deliberately did not mention Yan Jiedi. Yan Jiefang looked at the third brother strangely and asked, "Third brother, you said you don't work either. You have two cars in your family, and one is a Mitsubishi off-road vehicle. This car is hard to buy. Where did you get so much money?"

Yan Bugui was also shocked. He had never thought about how Yan Jiekuang made money. He always thought that he had no money after he went bankrupt last time. When he heard what the second brother said, he looked at Yan Jiekuang strangely.

Yan Jiekuang knew that his family would find out something was wrong with him sooner or later, so he said, "Chunfeng Tower, Chaos House, Sichuan Restaurant, and Imperial Feast House, all of these are mine. Do you think I have money?"

When Yan Jiefang heard this, he frowned and said, "That's not right. The last time we investigated, you were not the legal representative of those stores."

Yan Jiekuang said: "The current legal representative is my wife."

Yan Jiecheng suddenly realized and said, "I told you. One time when I invited people to dinner, your apprentice came over and waived the bill for me. I thought your apprentice was just being polite."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Yes, Ji Lian specifically told us that our family can eat for free at these restaurants."

Yang Ruiping smiled and said, "This is the right thing to do. The third brother is very generous."

Yan Bugui was unhappy and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I wanted to go to dinner several times but couldn't bear to go."

When several people heard this, they burst into laughter. Yan Jiekuang picked up his wine glass and said to Yan Bugui, "My fault. I toast to you. Please come often in the future."

Yan Bugui picked up his wine glass and said, "That's pretty good."

Yan Jiefang sighed and said, "I lost money. I will have to eat fewer meals. That's not right. The people in your restaurant don't know us."

After Yan Jiekuang and his father drank a sip, he said, "Every store has a Ji Lian office, where our family portrait is hung. Every store has one."

Everyone suddenly realized what was going on. Yang Ruiping looked at the third brother with satisfaction and said, "This shows that the third brother cares about everyone in our family. Come, let's toast him."

Yan Jiefang said: "Of course, this cup must be toasted."

Everyone raised their glasses and chatted and drank. After a while, a few children came back to get fireworks. Yan Jiekuang reminded them to be careful. Dapang said, "Brother is watching outside, don't worry."

It turned out that Yan Yongqing didn't like the dull environment at home, so he went to play with the children after dinner.

Yang Ruiping asked Yan Jiecheng at this time, "Boss, is it time for your Yongqing to find a girlfriend?"

Yan Jiecheng looked into the inner room and didn't see Yu Li, so he whispered, "This kid found one for himself, but he's afraid his mom will know, so he hasn't brought her home yet. I just happened to see her."

Yan Bugui sighed and said, "In two years, our family will have the fourth generation. Time flies."

Yan Jiekuang asked Yan Bugui, "By the way, Dad, I heard that the Erxiaoshuo Purchasing Station is moving?"

Yan Bugui nodded and said, "Yes, it was merged with a maintenance plant. They said it was streamlining or something."

"Then are you going to renovate your west wing?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

Yan Bugui shook his head and said, "I don't have the money to repair the yard, so I'd better leave it alone."

At this time, Yang Ruiping said confidently: "Repair it after the Chinese New Year. You see, our family is growing. The eldest child is squeezed into the original house this time. The same goes for the second and third children. At least we have to let each child have his own room. I'll pay for it."

Yan Bugui looked at his wife in surprise, as if he didn't know her, and asked, "Do you still have money?"

"Of course, my third child is capable, how can I be without money?" Yang Ruiping said.

Yan Bugui picked up the wine glass with a smile and said, "My dear, come, I'll toast you a glass. I'll rely on you from now on."

Everyone laughed, and the family dinner diluted the depression brought by Yan Jiedi.

In the middle courtyard, Yi Zhonghai and Xu Delin were also drinking. Li Cuilan went into the inner room after dinner. Yi Zhonghai's eyes looked outside the room from time to time.

It turned out that He Yuzhu and his whole family were having dinner together today. He Yushui also came with her husband and children, and the family was very lively.

On the other side, in the east wing, the entire Jia family was also having dinner. The Jia family's children had also returned. Only Xu Delin was with Yi Zhonghai's family, and it felt a little deserted.

Xu Delin looked at Yi Zhonghai and asked, "Uncle, what's wrong?"

Yi Zhonghai picked up the wine glass and said, "It's okay, it's a little noisy, come, drink."

Xu Delin clinked glasses with Yi Zhonghai, and after drinking, he said, "It's the New Year's Eve, normal, come, have a cigarette." Xu Delin handed a cigarette to Yi Zhonghai. After Yi Zhonghai lit it, he asked, "How about we go drink with Lao Liu, the backyard is quieter."

Xu Delin didn't think much about it and said, "Sure, anywhere is fine as long as we don't go to Xu Damao's place."

The two men carried the dishes and held the wine under their arms and went to Liu Haizhong's house in the backyard.

At this time, Liu Haizhong was drinking with Liu Guangfu. The two were chatting about the second son and the eldest son. Zhao Yue'e and Liu Guangfu's wife were sitting next to them and listening.

At this time, someone knocked on the door. Zhao Yue'e got up and opened the door. It was Yi Zhonghai and Xu Delin. Yi Zhonghai smiled and said to Liu Haizhong, "It's just the two of us at home. Drinking is boring, so I came to find you."

Liu Haizhong quickly stood up, took the dishes, and said, "If you come to drink, just drink. No one brings their own food and wine." Zhao Yue'e and Liu Guangfu's wife stood up and went to the inner room, leaving the place to these gentlemen.

The four of them sat down and started drinking. Liu Guangfu asked Xu Delin what he was doing now?
Xu Delin sighed and said, "Alas, what can I do? I can't get into a state-owned enterprise, and I don't have any way to do business. I can only do odd jobs."

Liu Haizhong said: "This is not a long-term solution. We need to find a more stable livelihood."

Yi Zhonghai said: "I also helped to look for it, but it was really hard to find."

Liu Guangfu asked: "Why don't you do a small business? Wouldn't it be good to be like the eldest daughter-in-law of the Yan family?"

Xu Delin sighed and said, "I didn't have any penalty points left this time, so I don't have the money to pay."

Yi Zhonghai coughed and said, "Come, have a drink, and have a happy New Year."

When Liu Haizhong heard this, he realized that Yi Zhonghai was quickly changing the subject, but he didn't say anything. He picked up a glass of wine and clinked glasses with Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai asked, "Didn't you say that the boss was coming back?"

Liu Haizhong said: "Yes, I am in the process of processing the formalities. It will probably be after the Chinese New Year. Otherwise, why wouldn't I come back for the Chinese New Year? I am busy right now."

A few people started drinking and chatting about the Xu family. Liu Guangfu said, "You see, the Xu family is very rich. I make less than 100 yuan a month, but they have a refrigerator and a color TV at home. Even He Yuzhu can't compare to them. I guess only the Jia family can compare to them."

Xu Delin said disdainfully: "Who is Xu Damao? This money must not have come easily."

When Liu Guangfu heard this, he knew that Xu Delin hated Xu Damao to death. Liu Haizhong shook his head and said, "That's not true. When I was playing chess with Xu Wude, I heard him say that Xu Damao opened a company with Li Huaide in Shenzhen to trade in building materials."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai shouted, "Who are you talking about? Li Huaide? He's still alive?"

Xu Delin also worked at the steel rolling mill. He was also shocked when he heard it. Now he believed it a little. In the factory, the two of them were in cahoots with each other and did many immoral things.

Liu Haizhong said: "You didn't expect that he is not only alive, but also living a good life."

Yi Zhonghai said: "Good people don't live long, but evil people live for thousands of years. How can we find justice for this?"

Xu Delin said bitterly: "It's not that I don't want to take revenge, but the time has not come yet. Sooner or later, I will kill them."

Liu Guangfu saw this and quickly stopped the drinking. How did it turn into a criticism meeting? He quickly said, "Drink, come on, Uncle Yi, drink."

Liu Haizhong smiled and said, "Yes, drink, don't mention those people, it will affect your mood."

The four of them started drinking, and everyone tacitly agreed not to mention the people and things that made them unhappy.

In the middle courtyard of the Jia family, there was a peaceful atmosphere. Xiaodang and Huaihua brought a lot of gifts for everyone. They bought a pair of gold bracelets for Jia Zhang and told her that they were from Chow Tai Fook, a big brand in Hong Kong Island, and told her not to sell them. Jia Zhang nodded repeatedly.

The things given to Jia Dongxu and his wife were cigarettes, alcohol, and cosmetics. Jia Dang also secretly gave Qin Huairu 10,000 yuan, which made Qin Huairu burst into tears. She said that it was the first time she had received so much money, and it was a gift from her daughter.

He brought a famous suit and leather shoes for Jia Geng, cosmetics for his sister-in-law, and a gold longevity lock for his nephew. He also brought a set of clothes for Jia Xiaobao, but it was a denim suit, which Jia Xiaobao liked very much. You can't find this suit in Xiushui Street.

Jia Dongxu knew that his two daughters had made great progress, so he prepared a table of delicious food, and everyone ate happily.

Jia Geng asked Jia Dang, "Xiao Dang, what do you say about me resigning?"

Qin Huairu raised his eyebrows when he heard this and said, "Your salary is not low and it's a stable job. Why would you quit?"

Jia Dang also said: "My mother knows that we are not leaving this time. We have two projects here, but they are both foreign-funded enterprises. They are only in the start-up stage and are not hiring at all."

Jia Geng was immediately discouraged. Huaihua said, "Mom, we want to buy a house. Do you have any news about this? Please keep an eye out for me."

Qin Huairu nodded, and Jia Zhangshi said beside him, "Leave it to me. Who is more familiar with Nanluoguxiang than I am?"

Jia Dongxu nodded and said, "Don't tell me, there is no one in this area who doesn't know my mother, but don't you want to buy commercial housing?"

Jia Dang shook his head and said, "We still prefer the quadrangle courtyard. The tube-shaped building is really inconvenient."

Huaihua said proudly, "You haven't seen the residential complex built by our company in Shenzhen. That's a real building, spacious and elegant, with a bathroom, kitchen, water, electricity, gas, and even an elevator."

Jia Geng suddenly became interested and asked, "Are the houses in your project here also like this?"

Huaihua nodded and said, "It should be, but it has to be a co-construction project, that is, a joint venture, and it will take a few years to complete."

The Jia family was full of expectations for such a community because Jia Dang was a senior executive and could get discounts and priority purchase.

Jia Zhang's eating speed increased, and Jia Dang saw this and said, "Grandma, please eat slowly."

Jia Dongxu knew at a glance that Jia Zhang was in a hurry to go out and show off, so he said to Jia Dang, "My daughter, you eat what you want. Your grandma is in a hurry to go out for something."

After eating, Jia Zhang went back to her room, put on her necklace and bracelet, and went out in the bright red wool coat that Huaihua bought for her.

Qin Huairu complained, "Your mother is such a jerk. She's still going from house to house during Chinese New Year."

Jia Dongxu drank his wine, chuckled, and said, "She only has this hobby. She's already so old, so just follow her."

Several children were secretly happy. Jia Xiaobao said, "I don't know who it was, but my sister just came home and insisted that my sister drive out for a spin."

Qin Huairu went up and slapped Jia Xiaobao, "I love you for nothing. Who would say that to your mother?"

Hearing Qin Huairu's words, Jia Geng spat out the wine he had drunk.

(End of this chapter)