Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 439 The crisis is coming
After closing the shop in the evening, Yan Jiekuang sat in his shop and reflected on whether he was really not suitable for opening a coffee shop. He had been so busy recently that let alone making any money, he probably didn't even make back the water and electricity bills. He didn't sell many cups of coffee the whole day, but instead lost money on four bowls of noodles.

Yan Jiekuang locked the door and walked back home. When he got back to Yuer Hutong, Xiaohai and Xixi were the only ones at home. Yan Jiekuang asked them what they wanted to eat in the evening. Xiaohai said, "You've been tired all day. Just make two bowls of noodles."

Yan Jiekuang looked at Xiao Hai and said seriously, "I'm not tired. You can eat anything today, but not noodles. Got it?"

Xiao Hai looked at Yan Jiekuang who turned to the kitchen in confusion, then turned to Xixi and said, "What's wrong with our dad? Is he in menopause?"

Xixi chuckled and said, "I don't know what's wrong with our dad, but you really deserve a beating."

In the evening, in the restaurant, Yan Jiekuang took Xiaohai and Xixi to eat. The staple food was rice. Yan Jiekuang made braised pork, mushu pork, and tomato and egg soup.

Xixi looked at her father and said while eating, "Dad, is there something wrong with you today? Why do you look so bad?"

Yan Jiekuang sighed and told Xiaohai what happened this afternoon. When Xiaohai heard that his brother was going to eat noodles, he spat out a mouthful of rice and laughed.

Xixi was also very happy, so she said, "Dad, let's not open it. You are not cut out for opening a coffee shop."

Xiao Hai nodded in agreement, and Yan Jiekuang also said, "I think so too, but the store was just renovated not long ago, it's a pity."

Xixi said, "It will be best if it is in the right hands. Why don't you find a partner?"

After hearing what his daughter said, Yan Jiekuang thought it was a good idea, so he said, "I'll ask grandma tomorrow. She also likes this store very much. I'm afraid she will be sad if I suddenly quit."

After finishing their meal in the evening, the two went to review again. This year is the year for both of them to go to college, so they still have to put the exam first.

Yan Jiekuang returned to his study, lit a cigarette, and read the newspaper. Suddenly, he saw a news report saying that dial-up Internet access was now available. His home computer had always been used for office work, and apart from writing documents and reports, he had never been on the Internet. Yan Jiekuang picked up the phone and called Ji Lian.

Ji Lian said on the other end of the phone: "I already know, our company is already processing it, and it will be provided for the family when the time comes."

Yan Jiekuang then hung up the phone. As soon as he hung up the phone, his cell phone rang. Yan Jiekuang answered the phone. It turned out to be Ruier who called and said that the matters of Rand Company were all settled and the funds were deposited into Yan Jiekuang's account in Swiss Bank. But he also said: "Dear Yan, the bank hopes you to go there. After all, your funds are relatively large. There are many authorization documents there that need you to handle in person. I have also given the bank your information and phone number. Your account manager is a guy named Jon. Just contact him directly there."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Okay, I'll go get it done as soon as possible. Has he sent out the invitation letter?"

Rui Er said, "Don't worry, they are on the way. You can just go to the embassy to handle it. But you need to handle your passport yourself."

"I understand. Thank you, Riel. Come visit me when you have the chance." Yan Jiekuang said.

Rui Er said: "Of course, I will come to see you, bye."

After Yan Jiekuang hung up the phone, he thought about taking care of the cafe before he left. He also had to say hello to Mrs. Wanzhi, and his parents, and he also had to get their passports processed. When he thought of all this, Yan Jiekuang felt a bit overwhelmed. Well, he had to do it one by one.

The next day, Yan Jiekuang posted a notice at the door of the cafe looking for a partner, and went to Mrs. Wanzhi to tell her about his plan.

Mrs. Wanzhi smiled and said, "You are really not cut out for this. Even Xixi can see it. Okay, I have no objection. I rarely go there. Especially since Fourth Sister is here, I have her here to accompany me. It's all good. You can go and do your thing."

After having dinner with Mrs. Wanzhi, Yan Jiekuang went home. When he got home, Ji Lian and the children were there. Yan Jiekuang then remembered that tomorrow was a day off. He asked, "Have you eaten?"

Ji Lian said, "We haven't eaten yet. We thought that if you don't come back, we'll just cook noodles."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Forget it, I'll do it, it'll be quick."

Yan Jiekuang knew that there would be many people today, so he cooked a few more dishes, all of which were quick home-cooked dishes, such as twice-cooked pork, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, dry-fried fish, cabbage with vinegar, braised pork, braised tofu, and water shield soup. The water shield was given by Sister Lu Si.

Yan Jiekuang called everyone to eat, but Xiaopang complained that he was starving. Yan Jiekuang rolled his eyes at him and said, "Why don't you cook it yourself? You only know how to eat ready-made food."

The whole family was sitting together for dinner, and Yan Jiekuang told them that he was going abroad and would start processing the formalities next week. Everyone in the family was stunned. Only Ji Lian knew that Yan Jiekuang had some assets abroad, and the rest of the children didn't know.

Yan Jiekuang also took the initiative to say that he was going to Switzerland this time, but not for tourism, but for business, and would bring them gifts when he came back. The children all asked for chocolate, as they knew that Swiss chocolate was very famous. Yan Jiekuang agreed and said that he would go back to his parents' house tomorrow. When asked who would go, only Xixi said she would go, and the others had their own things to do.

Early on Saturday morning, Yan Jiekuang finished making breakfast, ate with Xixi first, and left. When they strolled to the west wing, they saw Yan Bugui sitting at the door of the teahouse reading a newspaper and smoking.

Yan Jiekuang and Xixi both went up to greet them. Yan Bugui said, "Only the two of you came. Where's Xiaohai?"

Xixi said, "He went fishing at Shichahai with his classmates."

"Nonsense, I didn't know you were not allowed to fish now. I guess I don't know where he went crazy again." Yan Bugui said.

Yan Jiekuang really didn't know that fishing was prohibited now, but Xiaohai was really good at making up lies. He couldn't let him get away with it. He would punish him when he got home. Yan Jiekuang asked, "Where's my mom? Why are you sitting here so early in the morning?"

Yan Bugui said, "We had dinner early today. You may not know that Jia Zhang is ill. Your mother has been accompanying her every day these days. If she doesn't go, Jia Zhang will ask Qin Huairu to come to find your mother."

Yan Jiekuang was stunned and asked, "Then I have to go and see it too, Xixi, you stay at home with grandpa, I'll buy some things and go see your grandma Jia."

Xixi nodded and said, "Dad, you go ahead. I'm here."

Yan Bugui was delighted when he heard this and said, "Okay, I'll listen to my precious granddaughter's arrangements today."

Yan Jiekuang first went to the store and bought two cans of milk powder, some fruits and canned food, then ran to the courtyard of Jia Zhang's family in Qianmen.

When he got to the door, he knocked on it. Qin Huairu opened it. When she saw it was Yan Jiekuang, she smiled and said, "Why are you here? Look, my mother is here. Not bad, you are the first one to come here among the old neighbors. Please come in. Your mother is here too."

"I heard that Aunt Jia was not feeling well, so I had to come and see her." As he said that, he followed Qin Huairu to the backyard. In the bedroom on the left side of the main house, Jia Zhang was lying on the bed, and Yang Ruiping was sitting beside her, talking to her.

Yan Jiekuang said, "How are you, Aunt Jia? As soon as I heard that you were sick, I came to see you." Then he put the things he brought on the table next to him.

Jia Zhang said, "You are so thoughtful, Third Brother. Thank you for coming to see me. I am fine."

Yan Jiekuang and his mother chatted with Jia Zhangshi. Qin Huairu brought tea to Yan Jiekuang. Yan Jiekuang thanked him. Qin Huairu said, "When you leave later, come to the front yard to find me."

Although Yan Jiekuang was very confused, he nodded and agreed.

After talking with Jia Zhang for a while, Yan Jiekuang said goodbye and walked to the front yard. He saw Qin Huairu tidying up the west wing. Yan Jiekuang said, "Sister-in-law, do you have something to talk to me about?"

Qin Huairu washed her hands and said, "Please sit down. I want to tell you something."

Yan Jiekuang sat down on a chair nearby. Qin Huairu asked, "Are you currently in a lawsuit with Zhang Erzhu's company?"

Yan Jiekuang nodded and said, "Yes, what's wrong?"

"Do you know what is going on now?" Qin Huairu asked.

Yan Jiekuang shook his head and said, "I really don't know. My wife handles it."

Qin Huairu said, "During the Chinese New Year, your brother Dongxu and I went back to my mother's home. Unexpectedly, Zhang Erzhu brought Qin Yuru and the two children back. Your brother Dongxu and he even had a drink together. I was there at the time. When your brother Dongxu asked about this, I saw Zhang Erzhu curled his lips and said it was nothing. He said you didn't have any evidence to sue him, and even if you did, it would be gone in a while."

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiekuang frowned and asked, "Is this what he said?"

Qin Huairu said: "Yes, I remembered it as soon as I heard it. Although I didn't understand what he meant, I have to tell you that I can still tell who is far away and who is near."

Yan Jiekuang was very grateful to Qin Huairu for telling him about this matter. Zhang Erzhu was trying to play tricks again. No, he could not lose this round again no matter what. After thanking Qin Huairu, Yan Jiekuang left in a hurry and went straight to the company headquarters.

(End of this chapter)