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Chapter 365: The Three Elders Reunite

Minister Liu Zheng and Secretary Zhao came with high hopes but left disappointed, and Yan Jiekuang kept smiling as they saw them off.

Ji Lian asked: "Can't we help them and cooperate for a win-win situation?"

"The current state-owned factories are just full of nonsense and have no rule of law. Cooperation with them will only lead these foreign-funded enterprises into a deep pit," Yan Jiekuang said seriously.

Ji Lian didn't want to take it for granted. She planned to ask her company to do some investigation when she went to work tomorrow.

Nothing happened that night. The next day, Yan Jiekuang had just returned from sending his child to school when Yan Bugui came to visit. Yan Jiekuang looked at his father curiously and said, "What's up, Dad? Are you sober?"

Yan Bugui was a little embarrassed, but said seriously: "Are you busy? I have something to talk to you about."

"Not busy, what's the matter?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

Yan Bugui hesitated for a moment and said, "Well, are there any houses left in your farm community? Can I move there?"

"What? You don't want to live in a nice courtyard house, but go live in the suburbs? Have you asked my mother?" Yan Jiekuang said in surprise.

"I, I don't mean that. I don't live here all the time. I just go there occasionally to stay for a few days so that I can take care of the White Dragon Horse and go fishing." Yan Bugui explained a little flustered.

Yan Jiekuang finally understood why he drank too much yesterday. He thought for a moment and said, "I have a house. You can go there, but you need my mother's consent. I wouldn't dare get it for you without her imperial decree."

Yan Bugui was happy and said, "Okay, that's all I need to know. I'll go back and ask."

Looking at Yan Bugui's back, Yan Jiekuang knew that his mother would most likely agree. She had never refused Yan Bugui in her life.

He turned around and went to the study, called Liu Dong, and asked him to furnish the house with everything he needed and pay for it himself.

A few days later, Yan Bugui came over excitedly and said that Yang Ruiping had agreed. Yan Jiekuang gave him a bunch of keys. This was also a first floor apartment, but it was the second unit, also with a small courtyard, and it was only two houses away from Liu Haizhong's house.

Yan Bugui was so happy that he almost jumped up. He went home and started packing his things. Without even saying hello to Yan Jiekuang, he hired a car and went straight to Fangshan Farm.

Yang Ruiping actually wanted to go with them, but when he thought of his grandson, he gave up the idea.

As soon as Yan Bugui arrived at the farm, he completely let himself go. His day was packed with activities: fishing by the river, hunting in the mountains, picking mountain products, and when he had nothing to do, he would take Little White Dragon for a stroll around the mountain.

When he had nothing to do, he would go to the cafeteria to eat. When he caught a fish or caught something new, he would drink with a few old friends and learn to play mahjong. When Li Dong reported to Yan Jiekuang, he said, "Uncle Yan seems to be enjoying himself so much that he doesn't want to leave."

Before long, these things reached Yang Ruiping's ears. Yang Ruiping was so angry that she wanted to close the private restaurant. She found Yan Jiekuang and asked him to send her to the farm.

Yan Jiekuang smiled secretly and took Yang Ruiping to Fangshan Farm. When they arrived at their house, they found the door was closed. Yan Bugui was not at home. Yan Jiekuang took out a bunch of keys and handed them to his mother. Yang Ruiping looked at him, and Yan Jiekuang explained, I left a set specially for you.

Yang Ruiping opened the door and walked into the room. Looking at the modern furniture and all kinds of household appliances, he complained to Yan Jiekuang and said, "How can he go back when you have made such a good living for him?"

Yan Jiekuang said innocently: "After all, he is my father. I would be worried if he is not fully equipped in such a far place."

The mother and son were waiting for Yan Bugui in the house. Yang Ruiping even put Yan Bugui's dirty clothes in the washing machine and washed them, and then hung them out to dry in the yard.

It was almost noon when Yan Bugui came back carrying a fishing rod and a bucket, singing a little tune. When he arrived at the door of his house, he found that the door was open. He looked inside and saw Yang Ruiping.

Yan Bugui put the bucket in the yard, smiled and greeted Yang Ruiping, saying: "Why are you here? You are in for a treat today. I caught two big silver carp."

Yang Ruiping said unhappily, "Why, you really don't plan to go back? Then I'll ask Lao San to close the private restaurant, and I'll come over here too."

Yan Bugui was stunned for a moment, and said a little nervously: "No, I'll only stay for a few days. The children are all over there. How can I stay here for a long time?"

Yang Ruiping asked: "When are you going back?"

Yan Bugui thought for a moment and said, "I have an appointment with the old oligarch to go fishing tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow is a Mahjong party for Lao Liu and his friends. I will definitely go back the day after tomorrow."

This made Yang Ruiping angry, and he said, "You are busier than Ji Lian at work. Hurry up, pack up and go home." Yan Jiekuang was laughing secretly beside him.

Yan Bugui said awkwardly: "We have already agreed on this. Wait for me for two days, and I will definitely go back."

Yang Ruiping turned and left. When Yan Jiekuang saw that his mother was really angry, he hurried to follow.

As they walked, he said, "Mom, we don't need these two days. Come on, I'll take you to see the little white dragon."

Yang Ruiping sighed and said, "I'm not blaming him. I really envy him. If he wasn't so busy over there, I would want to come too."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Mom, your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, so you don't have to worry too much. Wait a few days, I will arrange for an accountant to stay in the private restaurant, and you don't have to worry about it. I will ask the accountant to report to you once a month."

Yang Ruiping thought about it and said, "Really, that's a good idea. There's nothing to worry about over there. Okay, I'll enjoy myself too." All of a sudden, Yang Ruiping's mood turned from gloomy to sunny, and the two of them rushed to the racecourse.

In April, Mr. and Mrs. Yan Bugui completely settled down in Fangshan. If we brothers wanted to see our parents, we had to find time to go to Fangshan.

The west wing was suddenly empty, and Yan Jiekuang found a cleaner to clean the place every three days, waiting for Yan Bugui and his wife to get tired of staying there and come back.

On the second Sunday of April, Yan Jiekuang came to the private restaurant as usual, but the children did not come today. They said they were organizing an outing led by Shi Lei. All the children of the Yan family, except Yan Yongqing, participated. Yan Jiekuang did not ask much.

At noon, Xiaobao's three apprentices came, as well as the kitchen helper aunt. The kitchen was busy preparing dishes. At this time, a few people came to the front yard, and the kitchen helper aunt went out to receive them.

Yan Jiekuang thought they were guests, so he didn't ask any more questions. Soon, the kitchen helper came to the kitchen, found Yan Jiekuang and said, "The people in the front yard are not today's guests. They said they are your old neighbors. They are looking for Old Yan next door, but the gate to the west wing is closed, so they came over here to ask."

Yan Jiekuang was very curious about who was coming, so he told the kitchen helper to forget about it. He washed his hands and went out. When he looked out, he exclaimed, "Uncle Yi, Aunt Cuilan, why are you back? Come in."

Yan Jiekuang let the group of people into the lounge, and the kitchen helper went to make tea.

Yan Jiekuang sat down and asked, "It's been two years since we last met. Why are you back? Are you here for business or pleasure?"

Yi Zhonghai smiled and said, "No, my nephew was transferred back here, so I wanted to see my old neighbors first, so I came here first. By the way, where are your parents?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "Oh, don't mention it. Uncle Liu has settled down in Fangshan. My dad went to see him the other day and thought it was a beautiful place, so he moved there with my mom to keep them company."

Yi Zhonghai was very surprised. He turned to look at Li Cuilan and said, "Isn't this a coincidence? My nephew's new position is in Fangshan County Party Committee. We are going there too."

Yan Jiekuang was stunned. What did this mean? Was this a reunion of the three elders? This fate was truly miraculous. He said, "Look, do you want to have a meal here first, or go to Fangshan? If you want to go to Fangshan, I'll find someone to take you there."

Yi Zhonghai said, "Forget it. I know you are busy. Let's go directly to Fangshan so that we can learn more about it in advance. By the way, let me introduce you. This is my nephew, Li Ping, this is my niece-in-law, Wang Yue, and this is Yan Jiekuang, the third son of the Yan family."

The two sides greeted each other and got to know each other. Yan Jiekuang warmly invited them to visit Fangshan Farm when they have time, and the two agreed.

Yan Jiekuang said to Yi Zhonghai, "Uncle Yi, please wait for a moment. I will find someone to take you there." Yi Zhonghai nodded.

The Yi family and their group were drinking tea and waiting in the lounge. Yan Jiekuang made a phone call. Not long after, Xiao Zhang from the driver team came in a van. Yan Jiekuang told him the destination and the person they were looking for. Yi Zhonghai and his group said goodbye to Yan Jiekuang, got in the car, and headed straight for Fangshan.

Yan Jiekuang looked at the car driving away and still couldn't believe it. Is fate so magical?

Yan Jiekuang put everything behind him and concentrated on preparing the dishes for the evening. When the guests arrived, he focused on cooking. After everything was done, Yan Jiekuang went to the lounge to rest as usual.

After a while, the waiter came over. Yan Jiekuang's heart skipped a beat. How come this was another acquaintance?
The waiter said, "The table in the main room is for you to go over to. They said it's your old neighbor."

Yan Jiekuang felt more and more surprised. What happened today? Why were there old neighbors everywhere? But he did not neglect them. He stood up and went to the main house.

When he pushed open the door, Yan Jiekuang opened his eyes wide and his mouth open, stunned.

At this time, the leader said, "How come Yan Lao San, we haven't seen each other for a few years, you shouldn't have such an expression when you see us, right?"

Yan Jiekuang finally recovered and said, "Brother Damao, it's not like that. You don't know. I can't explain it in a few words. Hello, Uncle Xu! Hello, Aunt Xu!"

Xu Wude and his wife looked at Yan Jiekuang with a smile and said, "How are you, too? We haven't seen each other for several years. How are your parents?"

Yan Jiekuang said: "They are fine, but they are not here now. They went to Fangshan."

Xu Damao asked, "Third brother, come and sit down first. These people are my wife's family members, so I won't introduce them to you one by one. This is my wife, Qin Shuyi. Don't worry, she has nothing to do with Qinjiazhuang."

Yan Jiekuang chuckled and said, "Hello, sister-in-law!"

Damao's wife also smiled and said, "You too, I always hear Damao talk about your hospital, so I came to see you today."

Xu Damao said, "Wait a minute, Lao San, tell me about your expression first."

Yan Jiekuang then told him about Yi Zhonghai's visit in the afternoon, and finally said that if nothing unexpected happened, the three brothers would be having a drinking party in Fangshan at this time.

After listening to this, Xu Wude and his wife also felt that there was something magical about this matter, and they were amazed. Xu Damao had the same expression as Yan Jiekuang when he came in.

Yan Jiekuang accompanied him for a drink and chatted for a while. He even offered Xu Damao a waiver of the bill, but Xu Damao refused to waive it no matter what. In the end, he didn't even settle the bill and just left, leaving two thousand yuan behind.

At night, Yan Jiekuang stood in the yard, thinking about today's events. He looked at the big locust tree and said to himself, "What on earth is going on?"

(End of this chapter)