Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 388 The Yi Family Treats Guests
At noon, the car had already entered Sijiu City. While driving, Yan Jiekuang asked his father, "Would you two like to go back to the West Cross Courtyard directly or come to my place first?"

Yang Ruiping said, "Forget it, just send us back to the west wing. You are all tired, and we can go back to our homes later."

Yan Bugui also said, "Well, let's go back to the West Wing, but, Lao San, you need to develop the photos as soon as possible."

Yan Jiekuang nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll wash it in just one or two days. It won't prevent you from showing off."

Yang Ruiping was amused. Yan Bugui glared at Yan Jiekuang, stopped talking, and continued to rest with his eyes closed.

Yan Jiekuang led the convoy and drove slowly towards Nanluoguxiang. After a while, they stopped at the entrance of the alley. Everyone got out of the car, took their own things, and ran towards the west wing. As soon as they entered the alley, the neighbors greeted Yan Bugui and his wife. When Yan Jiekuang saw that his parents were being harassed by the neighbors, he took everyone back to the west wing first.

After putting the things on the stone table in the front yard, Yan Jiekuang said, "Okay, we've been tired today. Take the gifts you brought back and go home quickly. By the way, Yongqing, Jiedi, you can get some of your favorite seafood later. I haven't opened the big box yet." Yan Jiekuang pointed to the big box on the ground.

Yan Jiekuang opened the box and took a look. Wow, the boss had given him quite a lot. The prawns alone weighed four or five kilograms. No wonder they were so heavy.

Yan Jiedi loves to eat shrimps, so she took more than two pounds of shrimps and a fish, and went home happily with Chen Zhibin. She also bought things for her mother-in-law's family and took those back with her.

Yan Yongqing's family actually runs a restaurant, so he has no interest in seafood, but his wife said, "When you go out, you should bring something back for your parents. It's a token of your appreciation."

When Yan Yongqing heard this, he took a fish and some crabs and shrimps, which his restaurant had plenty of. He took the things and left with Yongfang.

Yan Jiekuang packed up the rest for his second sister-in-law. Shi Xiaoya said, "This is too much. Why don't you leave some for your parents?"

Yan Jiekuang waved his hand and said, "There's a private restaurant next door. My parents have eaten everything. They just need these little things. Yongchang and Yongxin are both going to college. We should give them some more food these days and let my second brother have a taste too."

Upon hearing this, Shi Xiaoya stopped talking and just packed the remaining things, while Yongchang and Yongxin helped.

"By the way, sister-in-law, have you prepared everything for the child? Is there a thermos, rice bowl, mosquito net and so on?" Ji Lian asked from the side.

Shi Xiaoya said: "We have almost prepared everything, let them buy the rest themselves."

After packing, Shi Xiaoya took the children away.

Yan Jiekuang looked and wondered why his parents hadn't come in yet. Ji Lian said, "I'll call them and ask them to come over and drive the car back for maintenance."

"Okay, I'll go see my parents. They haven't come back in such a long time." Yan Jiekuang said.

Shi Lei took his younger brother and sister to their room in the backyard. They also bought a lot of things and probably went to distribute them in the backyard.

When Yan Jiekuang walked out of the door, he saw Yan Bugui sitting at the door of a small teahouse chatting with his neighbors. When he saw his father's excited look, he knew he was talking about his trip to Shandong.

But he didn't see his mother, so he walked over and interrupted Yan Bugui and asked, "Dad, where is my mom?"

"Your mother went to a private restaurant and said that Yi Zhonghai is inviting us to dinner today, at our restaurant. By the way, please give her a discount. It's not easy for Yi Zhonghai to save money. I'll be there in a while." After Yan Bugui finished speaking, he turned around and continued chatting with his neighbors.

After hearing this, Yan Jiekuang ran to the restaurant. As soon as he entered, he saw Qi Li standing behind the counter. Yan Jiekuang asked, "Why are you here? Don't you manage Chao Feng Zhai?"

Qi Li chuckled and said, "Boss, you don't care about your subordinates at all. I got promoted to a patrol manager. I'm patrolling this store this afternoon."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "Congratulations, you go ahead and do your work. I'll go to the middle courtyard to take a look. By the way, which table is Mr. Yi at?"

Qi Li glanced at the record book and said, "Table number one in the main room. What? An acquaintance? Is there a discount?"

"Beat him, beat him more. He's the one who watched me grow up." After saying this, Yan Jiekuang walked towards the central courtyard.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw Yi Zhonghai and his wife and my mother sitting on the sofa, resting, drinking tea and chatting.

Yan Jiekuang went up to greet them and said, "Uncle Yi, Aunt Cuilan, hello, how come you guys want to treat us? Who are you inviting?"

"Third brother, come and sit down. I was just talking to your mother about you." Yi Zhonghai said.

Yan Jiekuang found a single sofa next to him and sat down. Yi Zhonghai said, "I want to move back here. Xu Delin called me and asked me to live with him. My nephew is very busy at work, so we moved directly to Xu Delin's place."

"That's great. You and your aunt should come to my house more often in the future. My parents talk about you all the time." Yan Jiekuang said.

"That's for sure. After moving back, I wanted to get the old neighbors together, so I'm treating them to a meal here. By the way, third brother, what good wine do you have in your store?" Yi Zhonghai asked.

Yan Jiekuang chuckled and said, "You asked the right question. Just wait. My dad brought back two boxes of wine this time. He will definitely bring them over in a while. They are famous Shandong wines, Kongfu fake wine and Baotu Spring wine. They both taste good."

Yang Ruiping said, "Yes, Lao Yi, we don't need the wine here. We just brought back two boxes." Li Cuilan said, "You said we should treat you and use your wine, but that's embarrassing."

Yang Ruiping pretended to be unhappy and said, "Are you being distant with me? How come you are still distant after such a long time?"

Li Cuilan said, "No way. Look at what you said. Okay, I won't say anything more. It's my fault now."

Several people laughed, and at this time they heard Yan Bugui's voice coming from the door, "Old Yi, you are in for a treat today, look at the good wine I brought from Shandong."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Bugui came in carrying four bottles of wine. The two jars were Kongfu wine, and the porcelain bottle was Baotu Spring wine.

Yang Ruiping laughed and said, "See, I knew he had to bring some wine."

Yi Zhonghai was also happy. He stood up, took the wine from Yan Bugui's hand and looked at it carefully. Yan Bugui kept introducing things beside him. Yan Jiekuang stood up and said to Yang Ruiping, "Mom, I'll go to the kitchen and prepare the dishes." Yang Ruiping nodded.

When Yan Jiekuang arrived at the kitchen, he saw Wei Xiaobao busy there. He was really happy to see the chef coming, as he hadn't seen the chef for a long time.

Yan Jiekuang picked up the menu on the table and looked at it, then said, "Xiaobao, this is my old neighbor. Please add some more special dishes."

"I understand, Master. Did you have a smooth trip?" Xiaobao asked.

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "It went smoothly. I also have an idea this time. I plan to organize a trip for my employees once a year. How about that? The company will pay for it."

When Wei Xiaobao and the kitchen helpers heard this, they were very excited and said, "Really, Master? That's great, but what if traveling doesn't interfere with opening the store?"

Yan Jiekuang patted Wei Xiaobao on the head and said, "Silly, you guys can't go in batches."

Wei Xiaobao giggled and said to the kitchen helper, "Did you hear that? You guys have to work hard so that we can go on a trip."

When the kitchen helpers heard this, they all shouted, "Thank you, boss."

"Okay, you guys go ahead and do your work." Yan Jiekuang said, and walked out of the courtyard. As soon as he reached the gate, he saw Jia Zhang and Jia Dongxu and his wife walking in. Yan Jiekuang smiled and greeted them, saying, "Aunt Jia, Brother Jia and his wife, you are here. Please come in. Master Yi and the others are waiting for you in the main room in the middle courtyard."

Jia Zhang smiled and said, "We are getting old now. We will have fewer gatherings each time. Third brother, please prepare something delicious for me. Don't let me come here in vain."

"Just wait and see. I have arranged everything. Come in quickly," said Yan Jiekuang.

The three of them walked inside. Yan Jiekuang went to the west wing and when he reached the backyard, he saw the children gathered in a circle, chattering about something. Yan Jiekuang did not disturb them and turned to go to the kitchen in the front yard. He planned to cut a fruit plate for the children.

When Yan Jiekuang carried the fruit plate to the backyard, the children were still discussing. Yan Jiekuang put the fruit plate on the stone table and said, "What are you discussing? Come, eat some fruit."

Xixi ran over and said, "Brother, let us talk about the most memorable experience of this trip."

"Oh, what is the thing that impressed you the most?" Yan Jiekuang sat on the stone bench and held Xixi on his lap so that she could reach the fruit plate.

Xixi poked an apple with a toothpick and said, "The deepest place is to watch the sunrise. It's so high up there, the sun pops out all of a sudden."

Xiao Hai was also eating fruit and said, "I think the sea is better. It's endless and fun. Most importantly, there are a lot of seafood in it."

When his brothers and sisters heard this, they all burst into laughter. Xiao Hai didn't mind and continued eating his fruit.

Yan Jiekuang asked Shi Li, "What about you? Lili!"

Shi Li said: "I think it is also the sunrise on Mount Tai. Although it is very tiring, it is worth it."

Yan Jiekuang looked at Big Fat and Little Fat again. Big Fat said first: "I like the sea. When I get to the seaside, I smell the scent of the sea and feel the gentle sea breeze. All my worries disappear and I feel very insignificant."

Xiaopang thought for a while and said, "I still like the architecture of Badaguan. I didn't expect that every country has its own characteristics. It was only when I was there that I learned what Gothic architecture is, what French architecture is, and there are many other styles."

Finally, Yan Jiekuang looked at Shi Lei, and Shi Lei said, "Dad, you know I like history. I am deeply impressed by Jinan, but many historical buildings have been destroyed. I feel very sorry. If possible, one day I have the ability, I will try my best to restore them to their original appearance. The things of our ancestors cannot be described by the word beautiful."

Yan Jiekuang said, "You are all right. Everyone has different hobbies and likes different things. I decided to take you out once a year to travel around the country and let you expand your horizons. Okay?"

The children cheered at once and said "good". Ji Lian was in the room listening to the laughter of Yan Jiekuang and the children and smiled happily.

(End of this chapter)