Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 47 Towards the Main Line
West Wing of the Front Courtyard of Siheyuan
Yan Jie Di has recently become obsessed with fishing. Every weekend, Yan Bugui rides his bike and takes Yan Jie Di to Shichahai.

Yan Jiekuang did not go. It had been some time since he had confiscated antiques, and he wanted to go to Liulichang.

Hearing that my younger sister loves fishing, I was quite interested. When Yan Bugui found out, he said, "Your younger sister doesn't know how to stay in one place for three minutes. She likes playing in the water." Yan Jiekuang suddenly realized that it would be better to play this game once a week.

Yan Jiekuang told Yan Bugui about going to Liulichang. Yan Bugui said that there were many people who collected antiques in Dashilan, and they also had all kinds of things. But Old Man He said that most of them were fake, so it depends on your eyesight. Yan Jiekuang and Yan Bugui agreed to go together this weekend.

Yan Jiedi was not happy when she heard this. What about the fishing trip to Shichahai? Yan Jiekuang promised to buy her pork elbow in sauce from Tianfulou. Yan Jiedi's eyes narrowed.

When they were having dinner together in the evening, Yan Jiefang complained that he had to attend classes during the day and could only sell on the weekend. Grandpa Sun was exhausted from doing it himself. Later, thanks to the help of Widow Wang, he was able to sell for a day or two.

Yan Jiekuang thought about it and said to Yan Jiefang: "Second brother, go and talk to Grandpa Sun about stopping. During this time, let him build a stove and buy two pots."

Yan Jiekuang said confidently: "Let's stop the river snail business now. We can't make much money. In two months, I will create a big business for you."

Seeing Yan Bugui's anxious eyes, he quickly said, "My dad is in charge of everything."

Yan Jiefang complained: "If my dad is involved, then I will earn much less."

"You heartless second brother, do you want a penny of what you earn from me?" Yan Bugui was unhappy.

Yan Jiefang remained silent. The money he had saved was still in the hut.

Yang Ruiping said, "Okay, okay, we are all family, what's the point of talking about money? Isn't it to help neighbors? Why is it all about money now?"

Father and son of the Yan family, you looked at me, I looked at you, and we were all silent, feeling ashamed.

Yan Jiekuang gave his mother a thumbs up.

The door rang and Yan Jiekuang went to open it. He didn't recognize the person, it was a middle-aged woman.

Yan Bugui saw it and came out to greet him, "Secretary Han, what a rare guest! Come in and have a seat."

Secretary Han entered the room and greeted Yan Bugui: "Hello, Teacher Yan, I have wanted to visit you for a long time, but never had the time."

When Yan Jiekuang saw that the other person was busy with something important, he exchanged glances with his second brother, and the two of them left the house and went back to their own rooms.

Just as Yan Jiedi was about to lift her legs, Yang Ruiping pulled her back and carried her into the inner room.

Secretary Han was very polite and said to Yan Bugui who was pouring water: "Teacher Yan, don't be busy. It's just a few words."

Yan Bugui put the teacup on the table and said, "You are a rare guest, so I will give you a taste of Zhang Yiyuan's scented tea."

Secretary Han said, "You're welcome."

The two drank a few sips of tea, and Secretary Han said, "There are two things. First, Director Wang also said that speculation is now strictly prohibited. Someone reported it a few days ago. Is your second son doing it?"

Yan Bugui quickly explained: "It's just that Mr. Sun next door was injured and had no income, so he went to the river to catch some river snails and sell them to make a living. This shouldn't be considered speculation."

"From what you said, it doesn't make sense. Speculation means selling at a low price and selling at a high price to make huge profits. People can't tell the difference now. Okay, we know." said Secretary Han.

After taking a sip of tea, he continued, "The second thing is that there are no uncles in the Siheyuan now, but after all, it is the home of the big guys. Uncle Yang is sometimes unable to do it, so you have to take on the responsibility."

Yan Bugui thought about it and said to Secretary Han: "As for me, it's okay. Strengthening prevention is a rule for everyone, but you also know that I work and leave work, so I can only read more in my spare time."

Secretary Han said, "That's fine. A new family from the steel mill is moving in these days. Please pay more attention to the west wing in the middle courtyard."

"Okay, Secretary Han, just come to me if you have any problems." Yan Bugui agreed.

The two chatted a little more about the Siheyuan, and then Secretary Han stood up and said goodbye.

For a long time afterwards, Yan Bugui placed the flowers in the small courtyard of the gatehouse so that they could more or less overlook the main courtyard.

The gate of the courtyard (I am the dividing line that rarely appears)

The next day, early in the morning, Yan Bugui started moving the flowers.

Uncle Yang saw it and greeted him enthusiastically, "Teacher Yan, what are you doing?"

Yan Bugui said jokingly: "The street office said that you are old and you might get into trouble, so they asked me to come and keep you company."

Uncle Yang laughed and replied, "Old Yan, you are sharing my work, I am looking forward to it. Let me tell you, you have been fooled."

Yan Bugui was stunned and asked, "What do you mean?"

Grandpa Yang pulled him aside and whispered, "I will be leaving at the end of the year too. My son and daughter-in-law were worried and urged me many times, so I finally agreed. I miss my grandson too." "That's what you say. Well, it's okay. We are all serving the people," said Yan Bugui.

"By the way, what about your house when you leave?" Ever since Yan Bugui owned two courtyard houses, he has been very sensitive about houses.

Uncle Yang said, "Don't you know that the sale of houses is prohibited now? After I leave, the houses will be redistributed by the street. Don't worry about it."

Yan Bugui really didn't know, but he was also very lucky that his house was his own. This was all thanks to the third brother.

Yan Bugui quickly said, "I'm not thinking about it. I have enough room in my house. Let's have a drink together sometime. I'll treat it as a practice for you."

Uncle Yang also wanted to talk to Yan Bugui, so he agreed without hesitation.

At this time, Zhou Zhijun came back.

"Hello Teacher Yan, Hello Uncle Yang" Zhou Zhijun is always so polite.

Yan Bugui hadn't seen Zhou Zhijun for a while, so he asked him where he had been.

Zhou Zhijun said he went to Qianmen Street, where he was busy promoting public-private partnerships and seldom came back.

Uncle Yang said, "Go home and see your mother. She keeps complaining about you."

Zhou Zhijun smiled innocently, "Then I'll go in."

He turned around and ran home. Before he reached home, Zhou Nianping at the door shouted, "My brother is back!" Zhou Zhijun took Zhou Nianping into the house.

Uncle Yang said to Yan Bugui, "Zhou Zhijun is a little too honest and is easy to be taken advantage of."

Yan Bugui disagreed and said to Uncle Yang: "Fools have their own luck. Being too smart can easily dig a hole for yourself."

Uncle Yang knew who he was referring to and laughed, "You, you still hold a grudge."

"Okay, let's go back. We still have to go to work. We'll talk when we have time!" Uncle Yang turned and left, and Yan Bugui also went home.

Siheyuan Middle Courtyard

Qin Huairu was washing clothes in the sink. She was naughty and rolled around on the ground.

He Yuzhu pulled the sleepy He Yushui to wash.

"Zhu Zi, good morning," Qin Huairu greeted warmly.

It was the first time that He Yuzhu saw Qin Huairu at such a close distance, and he was stunned for a moment.

He Yushui, who was standing beside him, tugged at his sleeve, and He Yuzhu finally reacted and said quickly, "Jia, Sister-in-law Jia, good morning."

Qin Huairu laughed and replied, "I'm only two years older than you, just call me Sister Qin."

He Yuzhu was a little stunned, and He Yushui was so angry that he kicked him.

He Yuzhu quickly lowered his head to wash up, and also helped He Yushui.

Qin Huairu thought: "Didn't he say he had been to the battlefield? This silly boy, no wonder he is called Shazhu."

When the He siblings entered the house, He Daqing had already prepared the meal. He Yushui was throwing things around, looking unhappy.

He Daqing asked, "Who offended you so early in the morning?"

He Yuzhu felt guilty, so he lowered his head and ate.

He Yushui insisted, "Who else could it be? Your son. He was in a daze when he saw the daughter-in-law of the Jia family. He was so charming that he could not help but bewitch people."

He Daqing stared at He Yuzhu, who quickly explained, "No, no, I was thinking about the question. I'm not familiar with her."

He Daqing said: "No matter how familiar you are with her, stay away from the women of the Jia family in the future."

He Yuzhu said confidently: "I don't care, don't listen to Yu Shui, my study is more important."

He Daqing was half-believing and half-doubting, but He Yushui didn't believe it at all.

(End of this chapter)