Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 329 Guangqi Returns Home
In a two-courtyard restaurant in Menkuang Hutong near Qianmen, the people of the Jia family were having dinner. Qin Huairu was very satisfied with her current life. Her children all had their own careers and she also had savings. She felt that life was so wonderful. In addition to taking her grandson out to play every day, she also had three meals a day for her family.

Jia Geng is now more calm and no longer worries about all sorts of things. He works peacefully in the Sports Bureau and has a good income. His wife, Tang Yanling, also works in a store affiliated with the Sports Bureau. The family does not have too much pressure, so he likes to come back to this yard to eat and chat with the whole family.

Jia Dongxu will retire in two years, and he will no longer think about getting rich. He just wants to work steadily, his mother is still alive and healthy, his grandson is growing up healthily, and he doesn't have to worry about his son and daughter. His only hobby is to drink a little wine and wander around.

After everyone finished their meal and chatted, Jia Dangdang told his family what happened at noon.

After listening to this, Jia Dongxu sat there in a daze and said, "My master still hasn't figured out what's going on. He's still fixated on me."

Qin Huairu said, "The ice is three feet thick and it didn't freeze overnight. When our family was in trouble, he believed that you had to break the pot for him, and he still thinks so now."

Jia Zhang said sarcastically: "How can I not understand my son? Apart from his good mouth, he can't even help a fallen soy sauce bottle. How can I expect him to take care of me in my old age? This Yi Zhonghai must have something wrong with his eyes."

Everyone laughed when they heard this. Jia Dongxu said awkwardly, "Mom, is that so? Am I that lazy?"

Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu said in unison, "Yes."

The children burst into laughter again, but Jia Weiguo was the only one who was clinging to his mother in a daze, laughing when he saw everyone else laughing.

Huaihua said, "I am actually quite worried about what Yi Zhonghai is going to do next. If he is simply looking for my dad, I don't have any objection. At most, he can just give my dad away. But from what I understand, this Uncle Yi always does unexpected things. Don't forget, it was only a few years ago that he cheated our family out of money."

Jia Dang also said, "Well, I agree with Huaihua. Yi Zhonghai has never committed any crime, but he has cheated our family more than once. This time it won't work. We have to be careful."

Jia Geng said nonchalantly, "There's nothing to cheat about our family. We all go to get off work and come home honestly, and we don't spend much time at home. Only my grandma has a big gold chain and shows off everywhere."

Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu looked at each other, then turned to look at Jia Zhangshi. Jia Zhangshi also realized that she was really a bit ostentatious, so she quickly said, "I can't pick it. I can't go out less in the future."

Jia Dongxu advised: "Mom, you don't know how chaotic it is out there. There are many robbers and thieves. It's okay to lose things, but it's not worth it if you get hurt because of this."

When Jia Zhang heard this, she was also a little scared and said, "Okay, I understand. I will go out less often and at most let them come here to accompany me."

Jia Dongxu turned to Jia Geng and said, "Go find your brother someday when you have time and ask him to pay attention to the things in the courtyard."

Jia Geng smoked a cigarette and nodded. At this time, Jia Dongxu said, "I'm going to buy a motorcycle. Do you have any objections?"

Jia Geng became excited when he heard this and said, "No problem."

Huaihua said, "Dad, I have a car, why do you want to buy a motorcycle?"

Jia Geng was unhappy and said, "Little sister, you don't understand. A motorcycle is the symbol of a real man."

Jia Zhang said, "Pooh!" and said, "If you want to die quickly, just kick me."

The women burst into laughter, while Jia Dongxu and Jia Geng looked at each other, speechless.

It was still extremely hot in the city in August. At that moment, Yan Jiekuang's family was having dinner in Yuer Hutong. Also present were Wang Qing, Wang Qiang and Sun Daming and his wife. Ji Lian only took a bottle of red wine. Everyone had their own work to do in the afternoon, so it was okay for them to just drink some red wine.

While eating, Wang Qing reported on the current situation of the company. The construction design drawings of Fangshan have been signed and approved by the winery and higher authorities. The design company in Hong Kong Island will soon produce the construction drawings. The Ruier team and Lou Xiao'e and his wife have returned to Hong Kong Island. In Central, the investment company has bought several office buildings and is processing the subsequent leasing matters. They will not be back in the short term.

Yan Jiekuang had no objection and just told Ji Lian to call Lou Xiaoe and ask her not to rush to sell those buildings.

Wang Qiang came this time to say that he would lead a team to Hong Kong Island. The Lou family had received a blackmail letter some time ago, saying that the Lou family was going to be disadvantaged. Lou Zhenhua asked Wang Qiang to go on a trip, and Yan Jiekuang agreed, but he didn't understand why Sun Daming was eager to try.

Sun Daming said embarrassedly: "I haven't touched a gun for a long time. I miss it a little."

Yan Jiekuang looked at Tian Guixiang, who rolled her eyes and said, "I don't care about him. This is because everything is going well for the family. If he is upset, that's his own fault."

Several people laughed, and Yan Jiekuang said, "I don't care. As long as Wang Qiang agrees, I have no objection."

After dinner, everyone went about their own business. Shi Lei took Yan Jiekuang to the study. Yan Jiekuang looked at Shi Lei in confusion and said, "What? Haven't you prepared your school supplies?"

Shi Lei said: "I'm ready, but can I go to the new school by myself?"

Yan Jiekuang was even more puzzled and asked, "It's the first day of school, can't I take you there?"

Shi Lei said: "Dad, I want to train myself and become independent."

Yan Jiekuang didn't force it when he heard it, and said, "Okay, as long as you're happy. You're in middle school now, don't be so stressed out. Choose a hobby you like, otherwise it'll be boring."

Shi Lei nodded happily and left the study. Yan Jiekuang sighed that the determined little boy had finally grown up one day.

Yan Jiekuang had just sat down when a little head appeared at the door. Xixi, with two pigtails, ran in with a smile and shouted, "Dad, the third brother is pulling the big cat's tail again."

小胖现在真是姥姥不疼舅舅不爱的年纪，越发的淘气，上房揭瓦，下池塘捞鱼，没有他不敢干的，大猫现在见到他就上房，现在能管住他的也就老大石磊了，大胖根本不管他，他要是惹到大胖，大胖也不废话，就是一顿揍。

Yan Jiekuang picked up Xixi and said, "Don't worry about him. Our lovely little princess, what are you going to do?"

Xixi said, "I want to go fishing, can Dad come with me?"

Yan Jiekuang was stunned and asked, "Where are we going fishing?"

Xixi said, "Let's go to Grandpa's pond and catch some fish for the big cat to eat."

When Yan Jiekuang heard this, he knew it must be Xiaopang's idea, so he shouted outside, "Xiaopang, can you teach your sister a lesson?"

A voice came from outside, "It wasn't me who taught you that. It was Big Cat who taught you that. Big Cat wanted to eat fish."

Yan Jiekuang thought about it and realized that he hadn't been to Courtyard No. 95 for several days, so he said, "Xixi, go call your brothers and sisters, and let's go see your grandparents and great-grandfather."

After Xixi got off the ground, she ran outside with her short legs, shouting, "Brother, brother, let's go catch fish!" as she ran.

Yan Jiekuang was very helpless, this little girl was the second fat boy.

Yan Jiekuang took the children to Yan Bugui's home. When passing by the gate of No. 95 courtyard, Yan Jiekuang was surprised to meet Liu Guangqi. Liu Guangqi was already in his fifties at this time, but had the temperament of a leader. He was wearing a Zhongshan suit and a pair of glasses.

"Hey, Brother Guangqi, it's been many years since we last met. Are you back?" Yan Jiekuang greeted him warmly.

Liu Guangqi took a closer look and said with a smile, "Yan, Yan Jiekuang, right? Yes, I haven't seen you for many years. You're back, like fallen leaves returning to their roots." After that, the two shook hands. Yan Jiekuang said, "Brother Guangqi, what level are you now? You must have been promoted after so many years."

Liu Guangqi said: "No, he is now a deputy director and has been transferred back to the Light Industry Bureau."

Yan Jiekuang said, "There's still a lot of time left. Let's have dinner together when we have time. I'll go to my dad's place first."

When Liu Guangqi saw that Yan Jiekuang had no intention of entering the courtyard, he asked in surprise, "You're not going in?"

Yan Jiekuang pointed to the west wing and said, "My dad has moved to the west wing. You go ahead and do your work. Come and play when you have time."

Liu Guangqi nodded and watched Yan Jiekuang and a group of children enter the west wing. His mind was full of questions, and he turned and walked home.

When Yan Jiekuang brought the children into the west wing, Yan Bugui was lying on a recliner in the middle courtyard, resting with his eyes closed and listening to the radio leisurely.

He saw it as soon as Yan Jiekuang came in. Xiaohai and Xixi ran over and shouted "Grandpa, Grandpa!"

Yan Bugui agreed with a smile, and Yan Jiekuang asked, "Where's my mother?"

"I'm harvesting vegetables in the backyard. She said you would definitely come today, but I didn't believe it and your mother actually guessed it." Yan Bugui said.

Yan Jiekuang said, "I'll go to the backyard to help. By the way, Xixi wants to go fishing, you can take care of it."

Yan Bugui looked behind the others and shouted, "Little Fatty, I knew it was you. Are you addicted to my fish?"

Xiao Pang ran to the backyard in panic, saying as he ran: "It's not me, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

Yan Jiekuang was secretly laughing in the back, while Shi Lei and his other brothers were going to help harvest the vegetables.

When they arrived at the glass house, Yang Ruiping was very happy to see his sons and grandchildren. He pointed at the cucumbers on the shelf and said, "If you want to eat them, pick them and wash them before eating."

Xixi buried her short legs and said, "Xixi is eating." Then she went to pick cucumbers. Yang Ruiping was stunned at first, then burst into laughter.

Yan Jiekuang and several other children were also very happy, except Xixi, who was holding a cucumber and walking towards the water bucket.

Yan Jiekuang was picking tomatoes while saying, "I just ran into Liu Guangqi at the door. He's already a deputy director."

Yang Ruiping said, "You haven't been here for a few days, you don't know, the Liu family is all in a mess."

Yan Jiekuang asked curiously, "What's going on? Why are they fighting again?"

Yang Ruiping said, "Liu Haizhong, you don't know that it's hard to change a person's nature. When he saw that the boss was back, and he was the deputy director, he suddenly lost his mind and asked Liu Guangfu to move out immediately. That's why they started quarreling."

Yan Jiekuang asked, "Then why did you take action?"

Yang Ruiping said: "He is Liu Guangqi's son. When he came back, he looked arrogant and he is not a good person."

It turned out that Liu Haizhong forced Liu Guangfu to move, and the two started arguing. Liu Haizhong got anxious and slapped Liu Guangfu in the face. Liu Guangfu did not fight back, and Liu Guangqi just sat there without saying a word.

But his two bastard sons rushed over and started fighting with Liu Guangfu. After being knocked down, Liu Guangfu became angry, got up, grabbed a stick and rushed forward. At this time, Liu Guangqi moved, picked up a stool and smashed it at Liu Guangfu. Suddenly, the three of them, father and son, beat up Liu Guangfu. Liu Haizhong was dumbfounded.

Liu Guangfu's daughter-in-law cried and went over to stop the fight, but was also pushed down. Liu Guangfu's sons, aged nine and seven, rushed over and were also kicked down. It was not until Liu Guangfu's daughter-in-law shouted, "Let's move, today," that Liu Guangqi and his son stopped.

Liu Haizhong feels a little regretful now. His eldest son and two grandsons are not people who are easy to mess with. What should he do if they move back?

Liu Guangfu was disheartened. He wiped off the blood and washed his face. He said, "Okay, you are a family. From now on, we will never have anything to do with each other. Liu Haizhong, if you come to me again, you are a son of a bitch."

He turned around, packed his things, and left with his wife and children.

Zhao Yue'e was also dumbfounded. She hadn't seen her two grandsons for several years, so why did they start fighting over a disagreement? The same went for Liu Guangqi. What on earth had they been through? She became a little scared when she looked at Liu Guangqi's family.

In this way, the eldest son of the Liu family moved back, and the two grandsons did not go to work or school. They wandered around everywhere. When they came home, they opened their mouths to ask for food and stretched out their hands to ask for money. When Liu Haizhong refused to give them, the two of them picked up sticks and started to fight, so Liu Haizhong had to give them.

Liu Haizhong is now regretting his decision so much. This is not just about finding someone to take care of him in his old age, but about inviting a whole family of ancestors to come back. He lives in fear every day and dares not even breathe a word at home.

After hearing this, Yan Jiekuang was really surprised. It was really unpredictable what happened in life. But he couldn't understand why Liu Guangqi was so polite to him.

Yan Bugui came in with a cup of tea and said, "Old Liu is in dire straits now. His two grandsons are useless."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Is there no one in charge of the yard?"

Yan Bugui said: "It's a family matter, who can interfere? Those two kids are just bullies at home. They avoid He Yuzhu when they see him."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "Has Brother Zhuzi ever competed with them?"

Yan Bugui said, "Yes, how did you know? Those two kids bullied He Xiao, and Zhuzi found out. He dragged them out of the house, tied them to a tree, and whipped them for an hour."

Yan Jiekuang was amazed and said, "It had to be Brother Zhuzi. Didn't Liu Guangqi stop him?"

Yan Bugui lit a cigarette and said, "We stopped him. Zhuzi said it was okay if he wasn't allowed to smoke. So he was sent to the police station. He was convicted of highway robbery and will have to stay in prison for several years. When Liu Guangqi heard this, he stopped talking."

"That's awesome, my brother Zhuzi." Yan Jiekuang said.

Yan Bugui lowered his head and whispered, "When I was beating those two guys, I saw Liu Haizhong couldn't hold back his smile."

Upon hearing this, Yang Ruiping laughed and said, "He felt relieved. His family assets were drained out, and even his pension was taken away by Liu Guangqi's wife."

At this time, Xixi ran over and said, "Dad, let's have fish tonight. Third brother caught a fish."

Yan Bugui stood up all of a sudden, and while running he shouted, "Hey, my little ancestor, those are ornamental fish, you can't eat them. Xiaopang, stop it right there."

Yang Ruiping and his mother looked at each other and laughed.

(End of this chapter)