Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 70 Two Blind Dates
Front yard of the Siheyuan

Yan Jiekuang, who had not appeared for a month, came back today. He was busy with exams some time ago, and then he was busy with Lou family matters for a few days.

Lou's father also had a talk with Yan Jiekuang, and Yan Jiekuang analyzed the pros and cons for him, but the choice still lay with the Lou family themselves.

However, when Yan Jiekuang said that he had gold bars that he could exchange for Lou's father, Lou's father did not treat him as a child for the first time. He had watched his wife's godson grow up since he was a child, and he had some understanding of Yan Jiekuang, but it seemed that he still did not know enough.

Yan Jiekuang didn't know much about Lou's father. When Lao Pu drove the truck to take the gold away, he was not worried at all because he believed in his godmother.

Father Lou gave him even more in return, including more than a dozen properties, only a few of which were occupied, and the rest were empty.

In mid-November, after dinner, Lou's mother told Yan Jiekuang that she would leave after the New Year, and that she had obtained permission from her superiors. All the remaining real estate, including the savings, would be donated.

Finally, Lou's mother gave Yan Jiekuang a bracelet and a letter, telling him not to come after December and to be careful of people with ulterior motives.

Yan Jiekuang understood what Lou's mother meant and said, "I will go, but I have to wait until I grow up."

When she left, Lou Xiao'e hugged Yan Jiekuang and cried bitterly. Yan Jiekuang also cried and said that he would definitely go to see her.

From then on, Yan Jiekuang never appeared in the Lou family again.

As soon as Yan Jiekuang entered the courtyard, he discovered changes. Wu Gang and Widow Wang had exchanged rooms. Wu Gang now had two main rooms in the front yard, while Widow Wang now had two side rooms and an ear room.

When Yan Jiekuang entered the west wing, Yan Bugui muttered a few words when he saw that he came empty-handed.

Yan Jiekuang didn't take it seriously and told his father never to mention the Lou family or their affairs at home in the future. He also asked Yan Bugui and Yan Jiedi to remind them.

Looking at Yan Bugui's gossipy eyes, he said two words, "I'm leaving."

When Yang Ruiping came back from shopping, Yan Jiekuang greeted him and said, "Who has offended you? You look unhappy when you see your oldest son."

Yang Ruiping smiled and said, "You are a butcher. You said you wanted fat, but you had to cut it in half. Look, half of it is lean."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of meat and said, "It's ok, I just like to eat lean meat. I'll make you a dish of soft fried tenderloin."

Yan Bugui muttered, "That will cost a lot of fuel."

Yan Jiekuang ignored what he said and went to the stove with the dishes.

At this time, Yan Jiedi also came back. Seeing her third brother at the stove, she exclaimed, saying that there was something delicious.

This made Yang Ruiping slap her and say, "It's because of me that the food is so bad." Yan Jiedi quickly went to coax her mother.

As Yan Jiekuang was cleaning up the vegetables, he said, "This widow Wang finally managed to get the house. She's really courageous."

"She's not the only one who has courage. Your uncle Sun also bought Dr. An's house." Yan Bugui said while drinking tea.

Yan Jiekuang was not surprised at all. Sun Xiaolong was going to go to a technical secondary school and he was a good student.

"By the way, the two young ladies both have partners. When they get married, will the house be empty again?" Yan Bugui said.

Yan Jiekuang asked in confusion: "Don't you have any idea about the house? Why are you asking about the Chang family again?"

Yang Ruiping said: "I was provoked. I didn't want to do it at first, but when I saw that they had houses, I felt uncomfortable."

"Are you jealous?" Yan Jiekuang laughed. "We don't lack houses."

Yang Ruiping suddenly said, "Hurry up and cook and eat. There's a big show today. Sha Zhu and Xu Damao are going on blind dates at the same time today."

Yan Jiekuang was also surprised and asked, "What's going on? Are there still so many blind dates?"

Yan Bugui said: "It's all Liu Guangqi's fault. Liu Guangqi is getting married this Sunday."

"Liu Guangqi is already so old. If he doesn't get married, the street will no longer be able to handle it," said Yang Ruiping.

Yan Jiedi interjected, "That girl is my classmate's sister. Her family is about to move, and she's getting married."

Yan Bugui became curious and asked, "Where are we moving to?"

Yan Jiedi said: "It seems to be Tianjin. His father was transferred there to be the factory director."

Yan Bugui seemed to be thinking about something, and Yan Jiekuang said, "Liu Guangqi wants to run away."

Yan Bugui was amused and said, "Liu Haizhong thought he had a double happiness. Liu Guangqi is getting married, and the position of the steward is in sight. Hahahaha."

Yang Ruiping interrupted and said, "Section Chief Peng has moved away. Yi Zhonghai strongly supports Liu Haizhong as the manager, and Director Wang has no objection. By the way, the second son of the Pang family has gone to the textile factory. He works in the same factory as your eldest brother and is a technical backbone." Yan Jiekuang said, "It's quite interesting. I have to join in the fun tonight."

Yan Jiedi said, "Brother, I'll go too."

The main house in the central courtyard of the quadrangle

He Yuzhu prepared six dishes and a soup, and invited the deaf old lady over to have tea.

He was busy in the kitchen, talking to the old lady while he was working.

"Don't talk so much for a while. I asked my elder sister for this one." The deaf old lady warned.

He Yuzhu said: "Don't worry, I will keep my mouth shut this time and only use my eyes."

"If you only use your eyes, people will think you are dumb." The deaf old lady chuckled and said.

"Xu Damao is also going on a blind date today. Why do you think he is joining in the fun?" He Yuzhu said as he cleaned up the dishes.

The deaf old lady said, "You are anxious too. If you get married again, he will be the last one."

"Isn't there another Xu Delin?"

"Xu Delin got married a long time ago, but you just don't know it. He married into a rich family." said the deaf old lady.

He Yuzhu stuck his head out and asked, "Really? He never said that in the compound. This Xu Delin really doesn't consider himself a member of the compound."

The deaf old lady said, "Grandson, pour me a glass of water. I guess it won't be long before they pass away."

He Yuzhu came out, made a cup of tea for the old lady, and asked, "How big is the branch?"

"How old do you think the daughter of a minister is?" said the deaf old lady after taking a sip of water.

"No wonder Xu Damao is so eager to hang out with Xu Delin." He Yuzhu said.

The deaf old lady looked at the silly boy and said, "Don't worry, he doesn't think highly of Xu Damao. If you succeed today, you will be better than him."

He Yuzhu said: "Don't worry, old lady, it must be done."

As they were talking, an old lady came into the room with a girl.

"Hello, old lady. I have brought the person to you." said the old lady who just came in.

The deaf old lady stood up and said, "Sister Qian, I still trust you. Come, sit down, sit down and talk."

A few people sat down again and He Yuzhu hurried to pour water.

The girl who came was very pretty, and He Yuzhu kept peeking at her.

The deaf old lady said, "Grandson, tell me the story yourself."

He Yuzhu was a little reserved, so he stood there and said, "My name is He Yuzhu, I'm 26 years old this year, I was a soldier before, but later I was demobilized and became the canteen director of the steel rolling mill. My salary is 65 yuan. This house is mine, and there is a small wing next to it, which belongs to my sister. My sister lives on campus, so I don't have to take care of her."

Seeing He Yuzhu so nervous, the girl chuckled and said, "My name is He Yumei, I am your cousin. My family is from Chaoyangmen, my parents are there, and I have a younger brother. I work in a textile factory. I don't have any requirements, just to be filial to my parents."

The two old ladies looked at each other and realized that this matter was likely to succeed.

The deaf old lady wanted to give him a push and said, "He Yuzhu is a cook, the heir of authentic Tan family cuisine. Let him show off his skills later."

He Yuzhu quickly said, "Yes, you guys sit down first, I'll be there in a moment." He stood up and went to the kitchen.

He Yumei also stood up, "I'll help you."

After the two men entered the kitchen, the two old ladies clasped their hands together and said at the same time, "It's done."

Several people had a happy meal. The two old ladies said goodbye first, saying they hadn't seen each other for a long time and wanted to chat in the backyard.

He Yuzhu went to see He Yumei off, and both of them were very satisfied. But when they were about to break up, He Yumei said that if they worked out, she would have to be the head of the family. He Yuzhu agreed without even running away.

Good things come in pairs, and Xu Damao’s blind date was successful.

(End of this chapter)