Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 443 Trivial matters at home
After returning home, Yan Jiekuang quickly changed into shorts, a cross-strap vest and big slippers. He made himself a cup of scented tea, sat on the recliner in the backyard, took a sip and said, "There's no place like home." After that, he lit a cigarette.

Ji Lian smiled and said, "Is it really that serious? You don't know how lucky you are."

Yan Jiekuang waved his hand and said, "When you have a chance to go out, you will understand deeply. I really can't get used to the food there. I drink coffee until I vomit."

Xixi said: "Dad, where is my gift?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "On the way, don't tell me, I bought you a special gift and will definitely give you a surprise. It will probably take a few days."

Xixi happily accompanied him, and Yan Jiekuang asked, "Is everything alright at home?"

While Ji Lian was packing Yan Jiekuang's clothes, she said, "It's nothing, but it seems that your eldest brother and your eldest sister-in-law had a fight. When I went to see my parents the other day, I heard my mother talk about it."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "I don't believe that my elder brother dares to fight with my elder sister-in-law. Even if they do, it's one-sided and my elder brother is defeated by my elder sister-in-law."

Ji Lian rolled her eyes at him and said, "How could you say that about your eldest brother?"

Yan Jiekuang asked Xixi, "Are you going to the next level like everyone else, or do you need to take an exam to enter the No. 1 Middle School?"

Xixi said: "Xiaohai and I have agreed that we will follow in the footsteps of our older brothers and sisters and enter No. 1 Middle School."

Yan Jiekuang touched Xixi's head and said, "She is ambitious. She is my daughter."

Ji Lian said: "It's strange that you say that. We have never worried about our children's studies."

Yan Jiekuang said: "It's mainly the family atmosphere, and the most important thing is the genetic genes."

Ji Lian pouted at him and said, "Old Wang is bragging about his melons. What are we going to eat tonight?"

Yan Jiekuang thought for a moment and said, "Let me cook tonight. I'm craving braised pork."

Xixi smiled and said, "Dad, me too, I am also craving your braised pork."

The family of three laughed loudly. Yan Jiekuang continued to drink tea, Xixi went to watch TV, and Ji Lian went to wash clothes for Yan Jiekuang.

When Yan Jiekuang returned home, he felt the familiar atmosphere of life. He lay on the lounge chair in the backyard, fanning himself with a large palm-leaf fan and drinking tea. He felt that this was the life he wanted.

When it was almost noon, Yan Jiekuang stood up, walked to the kitchen, tied on an apron, and started cooking.

Xiao Hai came back at some point and stood at the kitchen doorway, acting suspiciously. Yan Jiekuang didn't turn around and asked, "What? You don't even recognize your dad?"

"How can that be? I see you are busy. Dad, can I discuss something with you?" Xiao Hai said.

Yan Jiekuang said as he was beating eggs: "What's the matter? Why are you being so polite? This is not like you."

Xiao Hai said, "Dad, can you buy me a mountain bike after I finish my exam?"

Yan Jiekuang turned his head and glanced at Xiao Hai, then turned back to continue his work, but said, "Why are you thinking about a mountain bike? Don't you like fishing?"

"Dad, I was wrong. I lied before you left. That time we rode bikes to Badaling with a few classmates." Xiaohai said.

Yan Jiekuang paused and said, "Okay, I won't hold it against you last time, but you have to tell me the truth next time. But I still want to ask, what do you want a mountain bike for? There aren't many on the street now, and it's very expensive."

Xiao Hai thought for a moment and said, "To tell you the truth, I have two good classmates who both have a mountain bike. Every time they go out, they take the bus because of me. I feel a little embarrassed, so I dare to ask you for one. The cheapest one will do. It will be more convenient for us to travel in the future."

Yan Jiekuang sighed and said, "You are really a prophet. I brought back three mountain bikes from Switzerland. They are BMCs. They are very good. I originally wanted to ride them myself. It depends on your recent performance. Wait."

Xiao Hai was stunned for a moment. He didn't know that his father had brought back a bicycle from Switzerland. If he had known this earlier, why would he have said so much? He felt a little regretful and looked at Yan Jiekuang's back with resentment.

Yan Jiekuang didn't even turn around to look at him, and said directly: "Don't look at me like that. It will take a few days for it to be shipped over. It depends on your performance in the next few days. If you don't perform well, I won't give it to you."

Xiao Hai stood there awkwardly and said quickly, "Dad, don't worry, I'll wash all the dishes today."

"You're really good at taking advantage of others. You knew that you would only have this one chance to wash dishes at noon when you went to your grandparents' house in the afternoon. Go ahead and have your fun. Can't you see I'm busy?" Yan Jiekuang said.

Xiao Hai chuckled twice and happily went to the backyard to find Xixi.

Not long after, the children came back one after another. Today, the school was half-day, but only Xiaopang didn't come back. At lunch, several children praised Yan Jiekuang's cooking skills, saying that they hadn't eaten it for a long time. Ji Lian was so angry that she asked them to eat well and talk less.

Ji Lian looked at Yan Jiekuang resentfully, and Yan Jiekuang quickly changed the subject and said, "Where's Xiaopang?"

Shi Lei didn't even raise his head and said, "I'm working as a waiter in a cafe."

Yan Jiekuang was stunned. Shi Lei regretted what he said. He raised his head, looked at Yan Jiekuang and said, "I only found out about this two days ago."

Ji Lian burst out laughing and said, "Your son is really talented. He went there and wanted to eat and drink for free, and got scolded by that girl named Yang. Not only was your son not angry after being scolded, he even said he would be a waiter for free and refused to leave the cafe."

Shi Li said while eating, "Everyone knows what Sima Zhao is thinking."

Dapang and Shi Lei were eating when they spat out the food. Yan Jiekuang, Ji Lian and others burst into laughter.

Yan Jiekuang laughed twice and said, "Okay, let's not talk about him anymore. Let's eat our meal. After we finish eating, let's go visit your grandfather. Today is the Dragon Boat Festival."

In the afternoon, everyone packed up and went out together. Shi Lei and Dapang carried some fruits and seafood, which Ji Lian bought after dinner.

As they walked, Ji Lian asked Yan Jiekuang, "What happened to Xiao Hai today? He insisted on washing the dishes by himself and didn't let anyone help him. This is so abnormal."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "He wanted a mountain bike, and I happened to have bought one in Switzerland. I told him to see how he would perform, and he performed very well."

Ji Lian was happy and said, "This child, it turns out he has something to ask for. That won't work. Let him wash tomorrow as well. No, let him wash for three consecutive days."

Yan Jiekuang said, "You've had enough. Oh, by the way, I'll buy you one too. There's also another one for women, which is the best brand in the world."

Ji Lian smiled and said, "Thank you then."

Yan Jiekuang said, "We are an old married couple, why are you thanking me? I also brought you a lot of things, wait for the surprise."

Ji Lian happily held Yan Jiekuang's arm, and the two of them walked in the front. Shi Li, who was behind, heard it secretly and started to think about how to get the car into her own hands. The only one who was competing with her for it was Xixi. She ran to Xixi with a smile and started chatting with her.

After a while, the family arrived at the door of Yan Bugui's house. There were several groups of people at the door of the teahouse, all playing chess and drinking tea. Widow Wang and Zhou Nianping were there to arrange things.

Yan Jiekuang did not disturb them and took his family directly into the west wing. As soon as they entered the yard, they saw Yang Ruiping preparing vegetables in the front yard. Shi Xiaoya and Yongxin were helping there. Ji Lian called out "Mom", and then Yang Ruiping looked up and saw Yan Jiekuang's family.

Shi Lei and Dapang carried the things to the kitchen. Ji Lian rolled up her sleeves and went to help. Yan Jiekuang said, "Mom, where's my dad?"

"He's playing chess with your elder brother in the backyard." Yang Ruiping said unhappily.

"Ah, my elder brother is here, what is the game?" Yan Jiekuang asked in confusion.

Shi Xiaoya laughed and said, "Third brother, you will know when you go there. It's a good opportunity to help our dad."

After listening to this, Yan Jiekuang walked straight to the backyard. When he got to the back garden, he saw his father and elder brother sitting in the pavilion drinking tea, arguing with each other.

"Dad, big brother, big brother heard that you rebelled at home?" Yan Jiekuang walked over and sat down on a stone bench, then took out a cigarette, smoked it around, and lit it up for himself.

Yan Bugui stared and asked, "When did you come back?"

"I just arrived this morning, and came to see you." Yan Jiekuang said.

Yan Jiecheng muttered, "You knew about my situation when you arrived in the morning. Really."

Yan Bugui said, "What are you mumbling about? Oh, Third Brother, come and judge for yourself. Come on, Big Brother, repeat what you said."

Yan Jiekuang looked at his eldest brother suspiciously. Yan Jiecheng was a little embarrassed to speak. At this time, Yan Bugui said, "Third brother, you don't know that the eldest brother wants to take back all the money he gave me before, saying that I don't need money and don't need his money. The most annoying thing is that he still keeps a record of it. Look."

As he spoke, Yan Bugui handed a notebook to Yan Jiekuang. Just as Yan Jiekuang was about to take it, Yan Jiecheng snatched it away and said, "Dad, I don't want it, I want to borrow it."

Yan Jiekuang put down his hand in the air and said, "Brother, tell me what happened. There is nothing we cannot talk about among brothers."

Yan Jiecheng sighed and said, "Third brother, it's hard for me. It's really hard for me." After that, he told the story.

(End of this chapter)