Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 355 The First Day of School

September 1st is the day when school starts.

Yan Jiekuang and his wife got up early. Yan Jiekuang went to the kitchen to make breakfast. Tian Guixiang also got up early and helped Yan Jiekuang. Ji Lian went to the study to check the school bags and other things brought by the children.

The children woke up from their dreams one after another, and after washing up, they went to the front yard to eat breakfast.

Shi Lei finished eating the fastest, then said goodbye to his parents and left.

Tian Guixiang had finished eating and waited until the remaining three children had finished their meal before taking them to school.

Looking at her brothers and sisters who had all walked out of the house, Xixi pouted her lips. She wasn't missing her brothers and sisters, she was envious of them for being able to go to school.

After Yan Jiekuang and the others had left, he asked Xiao Hai and Xi Xi, "Why, do you want to go with me to Grandpa and Grandma's house, or stay at home with Aunt Tian?"

The two children thought about it, and Xiao Hai said, "Let's not bother Aunt Tian. Let's go to grandpa and grandma's house."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "Let's go to grandpa and grandma's house to play."

Yan Jiekuang brought his two children back to the west wing of the quadrangle. Yang Ruiping hugged Xixi and asked, "You came so late. I thought you came early in the morning."

"There were a lot of things to do in the morning and the children had to go to school, so we were delayed for a while," Yan Jiekuang explained.

The mother and son were chatting when there was a knock on the door. Yang Ruiping opened the door and saw Yan Yongqing coming.

Yang Ruiping asked in surprise: "Aren't you at work? Why are you back?"

Yan Yongqing said frustratedly: "This street office has never given me a permanent job. Now that they are streamlining their staff, it's my turn. Grandma, I don't dare to tell my parents, so I'm here to ask you for help."

When Yang Ruiping heard this, he felt a little strange. Although he could no longer inherit his father's business, he had never heard of breaking the iron rice bowl.

He turned around and asked, "Grandson, this shouldn't be the case. Is there something wrong? In this situation, you have to tell the truth."

Yan Jiekuang also looked at Yan Yongqing. To him, Yongqing was a little impetuous, but still down-to-earth and hardworking. It was impossible for him to be laid off, so he also looked at Yan Yongqing.

When Yan Yongqing saw his grandmother and uncle looking at him, he said, "The street office is going to reduce staff, so I'm going to show my style and give up my position. I just don't like my current job and want to do something on my own."

After hearing what Yan Yongqing said, Yan Jiekuang understood that Yan Yongqing was just torturing himself, so he ignored him and turned to run to the backyard.

At this moment, Yan Yongqing knew that his uncle was angry and didn't want to take care of his own affairs, so he could only turn around and look at his grandmother.

As soon as Yang Ruiping saw Yan Jiekuang's attitude, he knew that his grandson had gone too far this time. But there was nothing he could do since this was his grandson, who would soon start a family and build a career. Looking at Yan Yongqing, he slapped him twice in frustration and said, "What are you trying to do?"

Yan Yongqing didn't say anything. Yang Ruiping knew that if the eldest brother and his wife got to know about this, there would be another uproar.

Yang Ruiping sighed and said, "You stay here first. I'll go to the backyard to ask your grandfather and your uncle."

Yang Ruiping hurried to the backyard. She didn't go to Yan Jiekuang, but told the story to Yan Bugui first. After listening, Yan Bugui said, "He was blinded by some appearances. Alas, things have come to this point. He acted first and asked for permission later. What can we do? Go sell shoes with his mother."

Yang Ruiping looked at Yan Jiekuang with expectation again. Yan Jiekuang couldn't stand his mother's eyes, so he said, "He Yuzhu has many apprentices, but they are not evenly distributed. I suggest that you let your sister-in-law find He Yuzhu and let Chang Lichang find one to open a restaurant. Of course, this is based on He Yuzhu's consent."

Yan Bugui thought for a moment and said, "This is a good idea. We can do it."

Yan Jiekuang added: "My family and Zhuzi's restaurants are all concentrated in East City and West City. If my sister-in-law wants to open one, she can only go to the HD area, where there is a market."

At this moment, Yan Bugui and his wife understood everything, and turned around and went to the front yard.

In the evening, there was another quarrel. Yu Li was really angry, but there was nothing she could do afterwards. She accepted Yan Jiekuang's suggestion. The eldest brother and his wife bought gifts and took Yan Yongqing to the next courtyard.

Yu Li was very knowledgeable about the ways of the world. The couple went to Chang's house first, and then went to He Yuzhu's place after leaving Chang's house. Everything went smoothly. Yu Li also made up her mind to open a restaurant because the leather shoe business was becoming more and more difficult.

In the evening, Yan Bugui and his son Yan Jiekuang sat in the pavilion with four plates of side dishes and a pot of old wine, and began to chat about all sorts of things.

In his joy, Yan Bugui even recited a poem, "Drinking Song" by Li Bai.

The tipsy Yan Jiekuang really didn't want to move, so he lived in the west wing, and even the children lived there too. Suddenly, the yard was crowded, and a bunch of children stayed up late at night, which gave Yang Ruiping a headache. When he woke up, Yan Jiekuang felt that he got up very early, so he simply washed up, took an aluminum pot and a basin, and ran to Tong Laoda's bun shop, and asked for thirty buns and a pot of fried liver.

Because Yan Jiekuang wanted a lot, they could only wait until the second tray was ready. Yan Jiekuang and Tong Lao Da waited while smoking. After a full twenty minutes, Yan Jiekuang finally carried the pots and pans back to the west wing.

As soon as he entered the yard, he shouted, "Children, it's time to eat, or you'll be late."

Yang Ruiping shouted, "Why are you shouting? The children have already returned to Yuer Hutong. As a father, you forgot that their school bags and school supplies were all in Yuer Hutong. What can I say to you?"

Yan Jiekuang was stunned for a moment. He really had forgotten about it, but he was still relieved that the children had gone back. After thinking about it, he asked, "Xiao Hai and Xi Xi have also gone back?"

"Yes, they went back. They said that they were always thinking about the fish in the river here, and they would be out of bother when they go back." Yang Ruiping said.

Yan Jiekuang said, "Then you guys eat. I'm going back too. I'm still worried."

After saying this, Yan Jiekuang walked out of the west wing and headed straight for Yuer Hutong. He knocked on the door and Tian Guixiang opened it.

Yan Jiekuang was about to speak when Tian Guixiang said, "Don't be surprised. Ji Lian sent the children to school. I stayed to look after Xiao Hai and his sister. They are searching for the third child's comic books."

Yan Jiekuang nodded awkwardly and said, "I'll go see them."

When Yan Jiekuang entered Xiaopang's house, Xixi and Xiaohai were dividing the loot. They were having a lot of fun, taking one copy each and giving one to each.

As soon as the two children saw Yan Jiekuang coming in, they said, "These are all ours, don't grab them."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid that your third brother will hunt you down? This is the result of your third brother's vacation. Are you just going to give it away like this?"

Xixi thought for a while and said, "He owes me wages. Xiaohai and I have done a lot of work for him." Xiaohai nodded in agreement.

"That requires your third brother's consent, right? Be good and put it back. I'll buy you more when I have time. I'll make hot pot for you now, okay?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

Xixi and Xiaohai thought about it, and Xixi said, "Okay then, we must have five catties of mutton, and also, that kind of delicious fish?"

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "How big is your belly? Can it hold five kilograms?"

Xiao Hai shook his head and said, "Xixi said that he is Zhu Bajie's belly, which can hide all directions."

Yan Jiekuang patted Xiao Hai's head and said, "My dear, how can you eat so much? You must be full."

Xiao Hai said stubbornly: "There must be fish. I am greedy, good father."

"Okay, I'll go buy it right now. Do you want to go?" Yan Jiekuang said.

The two children nodded and smiled sweetly.

Yan Jiekuang said hello to Tian Guixiang and took his two children to Chaoyang Vegetable Market. As for why they went there, firstly, it was convenient because there was a car, and secondly, it was the largest vegetable market in the city, and Yan Jiekuang had not been there for a long time.

Yan Jiekuang took the two children with him, eating as they walked and strolled. After a while, Yan Jiekuang's hands were full of food.

Yan Jiekuang went home in a hurry. The two younger ones were a little tired, so they followed their father home directly.

After arriving home, Yan Jiekuang began to prepare the ingredients for the hot pot. At noon, a sumptuous hot pot was placed in the hallway in the front yard. Tian Guixiang smiled and said, "Just spoil them and give them whatever they want to eat."

The two adults and two children started eating enthusiastically. Just when they were eating, there was a loud and urgent knock on the door.

Tian Guixiang trotted to open the door. At this time, a boy who seemed to be about the same age as Shi Lei asked anxiously, "Excuse me, is this Shi Lei's home? Is Shi Lei's father here?"

Yan Jiekuang stood up and said, "I am him. Who are you?"

"I'm Shi Lei's best friend. Shi Lei got into a fight at school and was taken away by the principal. I climbed over the wall to report the news. Uncle Shi, hurry up. Our principal has a habit of beating people. It will be too late if you're late." The boy said anxiously.

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiekuang did not dare to delay and said, "Sister Tian, ​​you take care of the two kids at home, I'll go take a look." After that, he went straight to Shi Lei's school, and the boy followed closely behind.

(End of this chapter)