Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 522 Neighbors Meet
Chen Wen was standing there, and was surprised to see that Yan Jiekuang hadn't changed at all. He asked, "Third Aunt, Yan Laosan, you're here. Haha, now everyone in the front yard is here."

Yan Jiekuang was a little excited. Although he guessed that his naughty father was going to take some action, he didn't expect it to be so big. He thought Yan Bugui would only invite old neighbors, but he didn't expect that even the neighbors who moved in later were invited. He was even more looking forward to seeing Qian Siwen from the Central Courtyard, the gentle and refined man who didn't fit in with the people in the courtyard and was an alternative gigolo.

Yang Ruiping was also very surprised. He even forgot that he was still pushing the stroller. He walked up to Chen Wen and asked, "When did you come here? Are you still in Sijiu City? How come there is no news at all?"

Chen Wen said, "Auntie, I was invited to work as an engineer in the south. I supported the work for a few years, but now that I'm old, I've applied to be transferred back to work at the Second Research Institute. Although I call it work, I'm basically waiting for retirement."

Chen Wen is now over 50, but he was still a young man back then. Yang Ruiping was very emotional. Yan Jiekuang asked Yi Jun, "What about you? Didn't you go to the south with your father-in-law?"

"The South is a good place, full of glamour and wine, which can easily change people. I was kicked out. Their family is rich and powerful, and they asked their daughter to divorce me because they were afraid that I would share the property. I came back two years ago, but I have been running a small processing factory. Then I met Chen Wen, and we have been in contact all the time." Yi Jun spoke simply. Yan Jiekuang knew that Yi Jun had a hard time as well. He must have experienced a lot, and there were obviously more wrinkles on his face.

Just after passing the screen wall, they saw movement in the back house to the left of the central gate. Yan Jiekuang asked, "Who is in here? Hasn't Sun Xiaolong's family lived here before?"

Yi Jun asked with a sly smile: "Guess? You have been here since you were a child, guess who is in here?"

Yan Jiekuang shook his head and said, "No one has ever lived here. I'm sure of that."

Yi Jun said, "You've made it. The Wu brothers and sisters are here too. It's a pity that you turned their house into a kitchen. They don't want to live outside, so they'll stay here for two days. They're just cleaning up now. Fortunately, you did a good job of decorating it."

Yan Jiekuang didn't even listen to what was said. He left everyone behind and rushed in. He saw Wu Gang, who was making the bed. He was stunned for a moment when he saw someone rushing in. The next second, he saw Yan Jiekuang rushing over. Yan Jiekuang burst into tears. It had been many years since he last saw Wu Gang. When the Wu brothers and sisters were in the most difficult time, Yan Jiekuang stood firmly beside him. So although the Wu brothers and sisters were not very prominent in the yard, they had the best relationship with Yan Lao San. So did Wu Jiao. Except for playing with Pang Xiaobei from the Pang family in the backyard, she would follow Yan Jiekuang. Whatever Yan Jiekuang did, she did the same.

After an emotional hug, Yan Jiekuang asked, "Where are my sister-in-law and the child?"

"No, I'm still in my hometown. I contracted an orchard and a fish pond in my hometown, and they need someone to take care of them. I don't know what the situation is here. I originally planned to come here by myself, but this little sister insisted on following me." Wu Gang said.

Wu Jiao said coquettishly: "I miss Brother Yan and Sister Pang, right? I see Sister Pang is not here?"

Yan Jiekuang said: "I think she will be able to come tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. She is in Sijiu City, which is very close."

The three of them chatted for a long time until they heard loud shouts from the front yard. Then they walked out of the house, passed through the hanging flower gate, and went to the front yard. When they entered the yard, they were stunned. It was a bit like going back to the 1960s and 1970s. It was still the same people, still chatting loudly. On the steps of the corridor in the hall, a row of people were squatting, bragging and smoking. There were Chang Li, Chang Chuang, He Yuzhu, Yi Jun, Chen Wen, Qian Siwen, Jia Dongxu, Xu Damao, Peng Weijun and Liu Guangfu, enough for a table. They chatted and reminisced about the past and laughed from time to time.

At the door of the west wing on the other side, there was a square table where Widow Wang, Xu's mother, Yang Yue'e, Yang Ruiping, Jia Zhang, Chang Lirong, and Old Madam Pang were chatting. Wu Jiao ran towards Old Madam Pang and shouted happily, "Aunt Pang, Aunt Pang, do you still recognize me? Where's Xiao Bei?"

Old Madam Pang laughed and said, "I didn't dare to recognize her at first, but now that you asked, I know who she is. Isn't this Jiaojiao? You're here too. Great! Comrade Old Yan did a great job."

Yan Jiekuang took Wu Gang to the group of old men to smoke. Yan Jiekuang went straight to Qian Siwen and asked, "Comrade Qian, where is Fang Lixue in your family?"

Qian Siwen raised his glasses and said, "You are Yan Lao San, haha, why do you only remember my husband? My husband is learning business from your wife. Otherwise, how can I get the news and come here?"

"Oh, you all live in Shanghai?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

Qian Siwen said: "Yes, I am originally from Shanghai. As soon as I heard the news, I booked a flight and came here. The main reason is that I miss this place a lot."

After Qian Siwen's explanation, everyone realized that Fang Lixue's family was a wealthy family in Shanghai, but during that special period, most people hid themselves. With the recent reform and opening up, her family has been prosperous and has regained its former glory. As the main heir, Fang Lixue is also very busy. But what everyone didn't expect was that Fang Lixue and Ji Lian had a very good relationship. As long as Ji Lian was in Shanghai, the two of them were basically inseparable. He Yuzhu looked at Yan Jiekuang suspiciously and asked, "You don't know about this? Are you kidding me?"

Yan Jiekuang smiled bitterly and said, "I really don't know. She never told me about work. Take the last time my younger sister ran away to Shanghai. I heard it from my second brother."

Wu Gang asked, "By the way, how is your second brother?"

Xu Damao said from the side: "In our hospital, the only person who is in politics and has done the best is Yan Jiefang, who has become the director."

Peng Weijun said, "Brother Damao, you don't know this. The one who is doing the best is not Yan Jiefang. Guess who is it?"

Everyone was stunned. He Yuzhu was more impatient, so he asked directly: "Who is it? I haven't heard that anyone in our hospital has entered politics?"

Peng Weijun didn't keep the secret and said directly: "Haha, you don't know, right? He is the third son of the Pang family. He is now called Deputy Mayor Pang."

Everyone exclaimed. Xu Damao said in surprise: "Wow, this guy is over 50 years old now. He is really good. Why didn't Mrs. Pang say that just now?"

He Yuzhu said to Xu Damao, "You big fool, can you tell everyone about this? You have to keep a low profile."

Everyone nodded continuously, and Yan Jiekuang asked, "How did you know that?"

Peng Weijun said, "What a coincidence. I happened to be there on a business trip one time. I was bored and watching TV in the hotel. There was a news report about the local investment promotion conference on TV. Pang Zhonghua was being introduced. At first I thought it was someone with the same name, but when I looked closely, it was really Pang Zhonghua. Amazing."

At the same time, in the middle courtyard, several square tables were placed in the yard, with fruits, peanuts and melon seeds on them, and a row of kettles next to them. Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, Yan Bugui, He Daqing, Xu Wude, Chang Cun and Peng Weiguo sat together, drinking tea and chatting, but the atmosphere here was not as good as in the front yard. He Daqing and Xu Wude were a little tense when they met.

He Daqing looked at Xu Wude and said, "I am not afraid to criticize you. Look at the way you educate your children. They only know how to cheat their neighbors."

Xu Wood stiffened his neck and replied, "How old is he? Why should I take care of him? Besides, how can I take care of him? You still have the nerve to criticize me. I say, how dare you come back? Where is your little widow?"

He Daqing said indignantly: "I think you are looking for a beating, right? If I can stand up, I will beat you up."

"Haha, it's retribution, he deserves it. Look at my brother, he can eat, drink, jump and dance. Aren't you envious?" Xu Wude was deliberately trying to anger He Daqing.

He Daqing turned around and said to Yi Zhonghai: "Old Yi, is it my brother? Is it my brother? Help me beat him up."

The old brothers were all happy. Yi Zhonghai said, "Okay, Brother Daqing, you are the oldest here. You are so old, and you are still bickering. Let's talk about business. Come on, Old Yan, tell me what you think?"

Yan Bugui looked at everyone and was a little excited, so he said, "Actually, when I got this yard back, I just missed the old days. When I saw my broken warehouse, I had the idea of ​​restoring it to its original state. This time, I just want to get together with my old neighbors. Let's have a dinner tonight. I have prepared the lights and the weather is not too cold now. As for where to stay, it's up to you all. If you want to stay, you can stay. I have no objection. I have no objection to you staying for a long time. Anyway, it is prepared for everyone."

As soon as he finished speaking, warm applause broke out in the yard. He Daqing said, "Old Yan, I didn't expect that you have become more generous as you grow older. It's rare." Everyone laughed.

(End of this chapter)