Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 71 Guang Qi Escapes

November 25, 1961

Liu Guangqi is getting married today

The master of ceremonies was the deputy director of the steel rolling mill, Nie Chenglin. The bride was Pan Xiaoxia, and Pan Xiaoxia's father was Director Pan, who was also the director of the production department of the steel rolling mill.

Liu Haizhong spent a lot of money. The betrothal gifts were all prepared, and the wedding banquet was also fully prepared. In an era when materials are still a bit scarce, the Liu family arranged chickens, ducks, fish and meat. There were eight tables in the courtyard, and the chef was He Yuzhu. Under Yi Zhonghai's arrangement, He Yuzhu was very considerate today and even hired two kitchen workers to help.

Only Yan Bugui and his wife went to the Yan family. Yan Jiekuang took his sister to Li Chenggang's house. Li Chenggang's second brother was getting married today. You could hardly see Yan Jiefang on weekdays, let alone on weekends.

The banquet went smoothly, and the Yan family gave 10 yuan, which was beyond Liu Haizhong's expectation. Yan Bugui thought that when Yan Jiecheng got married, he didn't hold a wedding, but Liu Haizhong still gave 5 yuan. Today, Yan Bugui attended, so he had to give more. Later, he thought about it and simply gave 10 yuan.

Yan Jiekuang and his sister had a great meal today, a grand meal at the Beijing Hotel, but his sister kept saying "it's not as delicious as what you cook", which made the waiter stare at him. Yan Jiekuang quickly covered his sister's mouth.

Li Chenggang put on some sunburn stains, and when Yan Jiekuang saw it he burst into laughter. Li Chenggang was so angry that he chased Yan Jiekuang for two floors.

In the evening, Yan Jiekuang returned to the courtyard, and his sister skipped into the west wing.

Yan Jiekuang told his mother that he would stay in the small courtyard today. Yan Bugui looked at him with suspicion for a long time, but Yan Jiekuang ignored him and walked straight back to his own courtyard.

In the middle of the night, there was a noise outside. Yan Jiekuang drew aside the curtains and saw a large truck parked outside.

Yan Jiekuang smiled slightly, this really is moving in the middle of the night.

There was some movement in the yard and several people came in, but they moved very quickly and finished the job in two trips. When Liu Guangqi left, he bowed inside and then closed the door.

The next day, a scream was heard in the backyard. It was Zhao Yue'e's voice, followed by Liu Haizhong's curse.

Yan Bugui rushed to the backyard at top speed, followed by Yang Ruiping. Yan Jiekuang saw this and thought to himself, "When did these two become so gossipy?"

Soon the noise in the backyard gradually subsided. Yan Bugui and Yang Ruiping came back. Yang Ruiping turned around and ran to Widow Wang's house. Yan Bugui was eager to say something to Yan Jiekuang. Yan Jiekuang saw that the couple were still not satisfied.

"You don't have to tell me, I saw it all. Liu Guangqi was a good man. He bowed before leaving and then closed the door." Yan Jiekuang said.

Yan Bugui looked at the third brother in surprise, then thought for a moment, did you know it yesterday?
"My younger sister has already told me that if someone wants to get promoted, how can the family not go and take advantage of him?" Yan Jiekuang rolled his eyes.

"Then how do you know it's today?" Yan Bugui asked.

Yan Jiekuang said nonchalantly: "Today is Liu Guangqi's last chance. Liu Haizhong will know everything as soon as he gets to work tomorrow."

Yan Jiekuang walked out, saying as he left: "Dad, if you have nothing to do, read the Three Kingdoms. It will save you from knowing everything at the end."

Yan Bugui was still immersed in Liu's family affairs. When he woke up and heard the third brother's words, Yan Jiekuang had disappeared.

December 1961
When the test results came out, Yan Jiekuang undoubtedly took first place.

Principal Chen wanted him to write a reflection on his learning, and Yan Jiekuang agreed, saying that he should hand it in at the beginning of the school year. Principal Chen also told him that there would be a sports meet next year, and asked him if he wanted to participate. Yan Jiekuang said yes, as it was a good thing and would help him improve his physical fitness.

When Yan Jiekuang came out, he thought that there would be a lot of things to do next year.

When I returned to the courtyard, I saw Comrade Yan Bugui reading The Romance of the Three Kingdoms with great interest. It seemed that Teacher Yan was making progress.

Yan Jiekuang put the tea he brought on the table as a gift to his parents.

There is a tea forest in Yan Jiekuang's space, which he planted. He roasted tea and learned the skill of making tea later. His skill is not bad, and for this, he also read Lu Yu's Tea Classic.

"Why is the courtyard so quiet today?" Yan Jiekuang said.

Yan Bugui looked up and saw that it was Yan Jiekuang, and said, "No, the young ones are all gone. Today, Zhang Sanmei is getting married. My goodness, Zhang Erzhu is going crazy and gave his sister a three-turn and one-ring dowry."

"You are really obsessed with it." Yan Jiekuang said. "Then let me test you, who is the most stressed in this hospital right now?"

Yan Bugui thought for a moment and said, "It should be Liu Haizhong. This son ran away, and the rest are not close to him." Yan Jiekuang made himself a cup of tea, walked over and said, "Wrong, it should be He Yuzhu."

Yan Bugui was puzzled and asked, "Why?"

"Think about it, first Liu Guangqi got married, with three turns and one ring, and then Zhang Sanmei got married, with three turns and one ring again. He's getting married soon, right? He Yushui will be seventeen next year, and He Yuzhu is a face-conscious person. How much pressure will they have to bear with two sets of three turns and one ring?" Yan Jiekuang said, and took a sip of tea.

Yan Bugui pondered and said, "That makes sense."

Yang Ruiping came out at this time and said, "I heard the mistress say that He Yumei didn't ask for anything except fifty yuan for the betrothal gift. It was He Yuzhu who insisted on having a wedding banquet because it would be more economical. He Yumei is He Yuzhu's girlfriend."

At this time, Yan Jiecheng pulled Yu Li into the room happily, "Oh, what a rare guest!" Yan Bugui's voice came.

Yu Li blushed and lowered her head. Yan Jiecheng said shamelessly: "Dad, I brought good news. If you bother me, I will leave."

Yan Jiecheng became the deputy chief of the mechanical maintenance department. He was indeed too busy and came less often.

Yang Ruiping patted Yan Bugui and said, "Don't listen to your father's foul mouth. You've been with Sha Zhu for a long time these days, and you've gotten infected."

Everyone laughed, and Yan Jiecheng said, "Mom, you are going to be a grandmother."

Yang Ruiping was stunned, but immediately reacted, "Really? That's great. Yu Li, come on, sit down. You have to be careful. Have you been to the hospital?"

"I have been there, and I am pregnant," said Yu Li.

Yan Bugui jumped up from his chair and said, "I'm going to be a grandfather. Haha."

Everyone was happy for Yan Jiecheng, and Yan Jiekuang was also happy, saying, "It's time to have fun." With that, everyone quieted down. Yan Bugui said, "Stay away from the third generation of our family. Yan Jiedi has become lawless."

Before he finished speaking, Yan Jie Di came in and whispered, "Dad, go find our teacher tomorrow. He wants to talk to you about something."

Yan Bugui slapped his forehead and asked, "What happened again?"

"No, no one. It's that Fatty Wang again. He's using chicken legs to provoke me." Yan Jiedi said obediently.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Yan Jiekuang slowly moved towards the door.

"That's not right. You also brought chicken legs today?" Yan Bugui asked.

"He said his chicken leg is big and is the elder brother of my chicken leg. Well, I can spoil him, but even the chicken leg can't think of being the elder brother." Yan Jiedi said, her voice getting lower and lower.

Yan Bugui wanted to find someone to educate Xiao Si, and just when he was about to call Yan Jiekuang, he realized that there were only the couple and Yan Jiedi left in the room.

"Where are the people?" Yan Bugui asked subconsciously.

"The third child ran away when the fourth child said the teacher was looking for you. As for the couple, when the fourth child mentioned chicken legs, Yu Li gave them a look and they left. They must have been craving for chicken legs." Yang Ruiping said, and then he walked out.

Yan Bugui was furious. No one was worrying about him. Seeing his wife was leaving too, he asked angrily, "Where are you going?"

"Let's go buy some groceries. Aren't you going to eat dinner?" Yang Ruiping walked out of the house.

Yan Jiedi moved to the inner room and said weakly, "I'm going to do my homework." Then she turned and ran into the inner room.

Yan Bugui was speechless. He thought, none of the second generation is obedient. No, he has to start from the third generation.

Yan Bugui thought, if they wanted the right to education, they had to bring the child to their side, so should they bring the couple back to the compound first?

The Three Kingdoms that Yan Bugui had watched came into play, and he began to plan.

(End of this chapter)