Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 81 Damao Test
After school, Yan Jiekuang carried his schoolbag and walked slowly back to the courtyard.

He was thinking in his mind what could have caught the attention of the Commercial Security Bureau. Yan Jiekuang must have been reported by Xu Damao. Apart from him, no one else knew Lou Xiaoe.

Wealth is the only thing that can attract the attention and concern of top management. Yan Jiekuang really can’t think of anything else.

Halfway through the journey, Yan Jiekuang noticed that someone was following him. He thought it was probably someone from the Commercial Security Bureau. Never mind, just follow them if they want.

When he returned to the compound, there were not many people in the front yard. His father was playing chess with Grandpa Sun.

After saying hello to his father, he went to the west wing. Grandmother Jia was there too, chatting and drinking tea with Yang Ruiping. Yan Jiekuang greeted him, and Grandmother Jia came over and said, "Be careful of Xu Damao. I noticed that he always looks at your courtyard when he has nothing to do. Is he eyeing your house?"

"His family has no shortage of houses, and I'm rarely here. I guess he's looking for me," said Yan Jiekuang.

Grandmother Jia said solemnly, "I'm telling you, Xu Damao is not a good guy. He's good at taking bribes and is good at everything. You have to be careful."

Yan Jiekuang said helplessly: "I understand. Thank you, Aunt Jia. By the way, is Banggeng back?"

"My eldest grandson has made great progress. He said there was some kind of selection competition in the south, but I can't go." Grandmother Jia said dejectedly.

Yan Jiekuang consoled him, "When there's a chance in the future, you can go to the competition near home, don't worry."

Yang Ruiping also said: "That's right. We are in the Forbidden City. He has to come back after flying around."

Grandmother Jia muttered quietly, "I have never been on a plane before."

Yan Jiekuang understood as soon as he heard it. Banggeng had taken a plane to go out for the competition. Jia Zhang was not worried about Banggeng, but was a little jealous because he didn't get on the plane.

Yan Jiekuang then made a big promise to Lady Jia, saying, "When Banggeng represents the country in competitions in the future, his family members can accompany him. You will have a chance then."

Grandmother Jia's eyes lit up. Yan Jiekuang's words were originally meant to comfort him, but perhaps he didn't expect that his words would come true.

Suddenly, there was a quarrel in the front yard. Jia's mother rushed out first, and Yang Ruiping shouted from behind, "If you want to go out, pick up Huaihua first. It's urgent."

Yan Jiekuang picked up Huaihua, and Huaihua smiled sweetly at him. Yan Jiekuang's heart melted, and he teased Huaihua and walked out.

When I came out, I saw that it was Xu Damao, arguing with Grandpa Sun.

Upon asking, he found out that it was about chess. Xu Damao was setting up the chess pieces nearby. Grandpa Sun said that Xu Damao was a talkative donkey.

Everyone tried to persuade him, so Grandpa Sun shut up. But Xu Damao refused to give in and threatened, "Just wait, I'll make you pay the price."

Jia Zhang said, "It's just a chess piece. What's the big deal? Why would it cost so much?"

Xu Damao walked towards the central courtyard with hatred, but as he left, he saw Yan Jiekuang, a look of surprise flashed by.

Yan Jiekuang saw it and continued teasing Huaihua.

After the incident, the crowd dispersed, and a few people went home. Jia Zhang returned to the central courtyard holding the locust flowers.

Yang Ruiping went to prepare dinner, and Yan Jiekuang returned to the courtyard alone to tidy up his flower garden.

Not long after, someone knocked on the door. When he opened it, Yan Jiekuang had actually guessed who it was: Xu Damao.

"See you brother, don't you plan to invite him in? I've never been here before." Xu Damao has a very outgoing personality and acts as if everyone is familiar to him.

"Come in, Brother Damao, do you have something to talk to me about?" Yan Jiekuang said as he let Xu Damao in.

After Xu Damao came in, he did not go into the house. He sat down on the stone bench in the yard. Yan Jiekuang went into the house to pour water.

Xu Damao looked around, and Yan Jiekuang put the water on the stone table.

"What's the matter, Brother Damao?" Yan Jiekuang asked.

Xu Damao's eyes turned straight, and he said, "Brother, you are in big trouble. Many people above are investigating you now."

Yan Jiekuang chuckled and said, "Brother Damao, I'm just a student, why are you investigating me? From the time I was born till now, I have hardly ever left the courtyard."

When Xu Damao heard this, he thought, yes, this kid has never left the compound.

"The Lou family knows about this, right?" Xu Damao said in a low voice.

Yan Jiekuang said: "I know, but we don't have much contact anymore."

"Why?" Xu Damao blurted out. "It's nothing. My family is poor and the Lou family is rich. It's okay to take advantage of them once or twice, but they will ignore me after that." Yan Jiekuang said.

Xu Damao thought to himself that he not only failed to gain any advantage, but was also kicked out.

Yan Jiekuang looked at Xu Damao and said, "This happened many years ago. Why are you asking about it now?"

"Ah, it happened a few years ago?" Xu Damao was a little surprised.

"It's been three or four years, and we haven't been in touch for a long time. Even if you want to meet him, I can't find him." Yan Jiekuang said deliberately.

Xu Damao seemed to understand something. The Yan family had nothing to do with the Lou family. He felt a little disappointed. He stood up and said, "This courtyard is nice. If you have time, I'll treat you to a meal. I'll leave first." He turned around and walked out of the courtyard by himself.

He is the kind of person who says goodbye immediately when he sees nothing to gain.

October 1963

Principal Chen wanted to ask Yan Jiekuang to write a tribute article in the name of the school. Yan Jiekuang refused, saying that he had been investigated, and it was not appropriate to write this now. Principal Chen thought about it and it was true.

Yan Jiedi, a second-grade kid, was craving for food because her classmates told her they had beggar's chicken.

Yan Jiedi ran to Yuer Hutong by herself, and scared Yan Jiekuang when she opened the door.

Looking at her unhappy sister, she asked, "What's wrong, my super cute little sister?"

Yan Jiedi broke down instantly, took her brother's hand and said, I want to eat beggar's chicken.

Yan Jiekuang didn't hesitate and said, "Go eat some fruit, read a book and wait."

Two hours later, Yan Jiedi leaned on the stool motionless, having eaten too much.

Yan Jiekuang put the hawthorn water he had prepared on the dining table and said to his sister in all seriousness, "Sister, I, your brother, do have some good stuff, but now you know what everyone is eating. If you suddenly take out something good, someone will definitely ask where it came from. If you can't explain it clearly, things will get serious. So, you can eat here, but shut up when you go out, okay?"

"I'm not stupid. There's nothing I don't understand." Yan Jiedi rolled her eyes and said.

Yan Jiekuang asked, "You're not stupid. How did you get here by yourself? Does your family know?"

"Oh no, brother~~" Yan Jiedi just remembered and rushed here after school.

Yan Jiekuang pulled her up and said, "Okay, let's go. Just say I went to pick you up."

Yan Jiedi was instantly happy. She put on her schoolbag and followed Yan Jiekuang back to the courtyard.

The front yard of the courtyard house is always bustling with activity.

Today is the day Zhou Zhijun brings his girlfriend home. Widow Wang is very busy. Zhou Nianping has also come back to help his mother cook.

Widow Wang felt that she was alone and had no one to rely on, so she invited Jia Zhang to come over. Although Jia Zhang was a bit sharp-tongued, she sometimes had a good eye for people.

Widow Wang and Zhou Nianping were busy in the kitchen. Jia Zhang was standing at the door, talking to Widow Wang.

Zhou Zhijun came in with his girlfriend. As soon as they entered the house, Jia Zhang pushed Widow Wang out of the kitchen and said, "You will be a mother-in-law in the future, not a nanny. Take some of the food, and I'll do the rest."

Widow Wang handed the kitchen to Jia Zhang and Zhou Nianping and went out.

Zhou Zhijun introduced them and Widow Wang sat in the main seat. Then the two of them sat down. Zhou Nianping came in with a glass of water, put the water on the table and went back to the kitchen.

Zhou Zhijun said: "Mom, this is my colleague and my girlfriend, her name is Wang Xiaoqian."

Widow Wang took over the conversation and asked, "My daughter, how old are you and where are you from?"

Wang Xiaoqian was still a little reserved. Widow Wang had been in charge of the family for many years and still had that aura.

"I'm twenty years old and my home is near Chaoyangmen."

"Who are the people in the family?" Widow Wang asked.

"My father works for a supply and marketing company, my mother works for a bus company, and I have a younger brother who is in school." Wang Xiaoqian answered politely.

Jia Zhang glanced inside and said nothing.

(End of this chapter)