A Siheyuan Home Brings Good Fortune

Chapter 154 Yan Bugui

Qin Jingru came to the courtyard and began to take care of Qin Huairu's children.

After school, she would watch over the Qin family's children and not let them run around. She would buy groceries before school and prepare meals before Qin Huairu came back. It was simple and not tiring.

Is this the life of city dwellers? No wonder so many people want to marry in the city.

In the countryside, we have to pick pig grass every morning, and there is a time limit.

After breakfast, I go to work with my family to earn cents, and the same goes for the afternoon. At night, I sleep.

Life is monotonous and boring. He, Qin Jingru, is no worse than Qin Huairu. Why can't he stay in the city?
Thinking of this, Qin Jingru determined to set her goal and not waste this good opportunity.

There are many young men in the compound, and she will definitely be able to find a good husband for herself.

Qin Jingru is very satisfied with her current life. She doesn't have to worry about anything every day and just needs to take care of the children.

Of course, Qin Jingru had her own plans for the reason why she was willing to stay in the Jia family like a nanny.

Ever since Qin Huairu married into the city, Qin Jingru has set a special goal for herself: she also wants to marry into the city.

It’s so good to live in the city. You don’t have to work in the fields. Just for this reason, it’s irresistible.

Every time she observed Qin Huairu when she came back to her parents' home, she found that even though her husband had died, she had never seen Qin Huairu wearing patched clothes.

Her skin was still as white as ever, but she got much tanned from working in the fields.

She was proud that she was prettier than Qin Huairu, and since Qin Huairu could stay in the city, there was no reason why she couldn't.

People who have not lived in the countryside don’t know how hard it is. In the countryside, people work together every day. This is the production team model.

You can only get work points if you work. Women get two work points less than men, and the total account is settled at the end of the year.

The amount of work you do will determine how much food you will receive at the end of the year.

The more you work, the more you get, the less you work, the less you get.

When it was first established, everyone was very motivated, but later on they gradually became slack and their enthusiasm was not as high as it is now.

During this period, the food Qin Huairu brought back was very good, including white flour buns and meat and vegetables.

The food in the factory cafeteria is really good. When I was in Qinjia Village, I could only eat such food during a few important festivals.

Qin Jingru has seen the life of city dwellers, otherwise why would she want to be a city dweller?
There are also some foods that you may not be able to eat during the Chinese New Year in your hometown.

This made Qin Jingru more determined to stay in the city. Even if the other party didn't like it, she didn't want to go back.

During this period, Liu Guangtian looked at Qin Jingru with shining eyes, muttering in his heart that she was really good-looking.

Even Yan Jiefang brought up this matter with Yan Bugui, saying that he wanted to marry Qin Jingru.

Yan Bugui thought it was better to wait and see. After all, after seeing Qin Huairu, he was still very wary of the women of the Qin family.

Yan Bugui knew a lot about the unstable life, the shady ways of making money and the rumors outside. Yan Bugui was one of the few knowledgeable people in the compound.

Although he sometimes pretends to be ignorant in order to gain an advantage, you cannot deny that Lao Deng is very smart. You can see his shrewdness from his attitude towards the He family.

Not too far, not too close, neither flattering nor offending, sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai, watching the happenings in the compound with a smile.

Yan Bugui didn't say anything, but he refused in his heart. He felt that if such a person came into his house, how could he live in peace?
Even if Qin Jingru is a good person, she is a cousin of Qin Huairu after all. Is the Jia family a family she can stick to?
Besides, Yan Bugui’s mind is not on this now, but on Yan Jiecheng.

After Yan Jiecheng married a female worker from the textile factory, he moved out and rarely came back. Yan Bugui was devastated and always felt that he was being taken advantage of.

I had originally planned to have Yan Jiecheng make up for the money I had invested, but the boss turned out to be so smart.
"Uncle, take a day off tomorrow, do you want to go fishing?"

Just when Yan Bugui was watering the flowers absent-mindedly, He Yukai came back. Seeing Yan Bugui, he was moved and took the initiative to invite him.

He Yukai had nothing to do, so he went fishing for a day to rest as he hadn't been out for a long time.

It was a special three-year period, and it was impossible to catch any fish in the later period. Now it should have recovered. When I saw Yan Bugui, I made an appointment to go together.

"Go ahead, Xiaokai, do you want to go too?"

Yan Bugui was a little surprised. He hadn't seen He Yukai go fishing for a long time.

"Yeah, I have nothing to do tomorrow, so I want to go fishing and take a day off."

He Yukai answered casually that fishing is a good way to relax.

"You rest every day, right? Okay, let's go together after breakfast tomorrow."

Going with someone could help strengthen the relationship, so Yan Bugui certainly wouldn't refuse.

"get it"

The girls in the family were taken care of by Cai Wenqing and Lou Xiaoe, the boys were taught by Old Man Li, and He Yuzhu took over the red event and went to prepare the grand banquet.

As for He Yushui, he wanted to learn accounting knowledge and read books. Everyone in his family was busy, so He Yukai had nothing to do.

So he thought he might as well go fishing. He Yukai liked fishing very much in his later life. Fishing tests one's patience and hones one's meditation.

Whenever I feel upset, I drive out to fish and sit there all day long. Fishing is secondary, I just want some peace and quiet.

"Uncle, you should be living a good life now. You have already bought a bicycle and a radio.

Many families don't have anything now. Aren't you tired of living like this?"

When they arrived at the fishing spot, He Yukai prepared the bait while chatting with Yan Bugui.

This is also something He Yukai can't understand. The children are still young and life is difficult. It is understandable that you are calculating, but now things are much better, why are you still calculating?
Even though the big items are second-hand, they are still big items, and many families don’t even have one. Why are you still calculating so much?

"Xiao Kai, you don't understand this. You should know that if you have enough food and clothes, you will be poor. If you don't plan well, you will be poor.

If I hadn't planned those three years, do you think I could have supported our entire family by myself?

I can't bring myself to ask for donations or anything like that. We should be strong when we are alive, right?
Xiaokai, let me tell you the truth. If I didn’t have to support my family, could I, a cultured person, do such a thing?
Although things are much better now, who knows what life will be like in the future?

Save more so you can be prepared for emergencies at any time, right?"

Speaking of this, Yan Bugui is quite proud of it. He supports a family by himself. Although the quality is not very high, he has managed to get through it, right?

"Uncle, we have been dealing with each other for a few years, so please don't be angry if I say something.

If you feel what I said makes sense, just listen to it. If it doesn’t make sense, just pretend I never said it.

You are now going further and further down the path of calculation, and you are enjoying it. I have a few good words to say to you, are you willing to listen to me, Third Master?"

After thinking about it, I think this old man is a good person. I'd better give him some advice. It's up to me whether to say it or not, and it's up to you whether to listen or not.

"Xiao Kai, you are one of the few people in our compound who has a lot of experience. You can speak freely, and I am listening."

He Yukai was willing to give Yan Bugui good advice, so Yan Bugui must have been happy about it, because he did not treat him as an outsider.

“Okay, then I’ll say it, you’re a teacher, you should know that parents are their children’s first and best teachers.

Just look at the current Bang Geng and you will understand. The child definitely did not look like this when he was just born. Why did he become like this in the end?
One is the teaching and example of Jia Zhang, and the second is Qin Huairu's doting and indulgence, as well as her nature of wanting to get something for nothing and making money through illegal means.

If the adults in the family spend all day discussing how to make money through illegal means, how can the children take the right path?
Look, it can't be changed now. Unless something catastrophic happens, this child has already been shaped. You don't deny this, right?"

Yan Bugui nodded thoughtfully, it was indeed true.

As a senior teacher, this can be seen.

That Bang Jeng is just an evolved version of Jia Zhangshi, it's disgusting just to look at.

Although as an adult or a teacher, it is not appropriate for him to make such an evaluation of a child, he is also a human being after all, and he cannot help thinking this way.

He Yukai was telling the truth, but Yan Bugui hasn't reacted yet. What does this have to do with my family? The children in my family are all fine. What on earth does He Yukai want to say?

Although my children are not particularly outstanding, they at least know the limits and understand what they can do and what they cannot do.

But He Yukai is not the kind of person who speaks without purpose. Since he said so, he must have a reason.

Just as Yan Bugui was daydreaming, He Yukai continued:

"After Jiecheng and Jiefang made money, you still want rent, right?"

Seeing that Yan Bugui didn't understand, He Yukai continued speaking helplessly.

"I raised them, so it's not too much to ask for some money."

Yan Bugui still didn't understand. He thought his behavior was reasonable and there was nothing wrong with it.

"Yes, it's not excessive, but it also depends on the actual situation. I am a bystander and can see things more clearly. Compared with yours, Jie Cheng and Jie Fang's calculations are even more outrageous.

When a person pursues the ultimate benefit, all that remains in his eyes is the benefit, and nothing else is as important as this.

Although it's a bit confusing, I believe you can understand what I mean.

Think about it, will they plot against you like this when you are old?

In addition, after you get married, your daughter-in-law will see how calculating you are, and will she learn all these things and use them on you two old people?
They are living in your family's house now, and you are asking for rent so that you can get back the money you spent on the wedding.

On the other hand, will they follow your example when you get older?

When they take care of you and your wife in your old age, will they ask you for money?
You have been a teacher for so many years, you should understand what I am saying. There is a high probability that this will happen to you and your wife."

He Yukai spoke calmly while fishing.

But what he said still had a profound impact on Yan Bugui.

As a teacher for many years, he has seen all kinds of students and knows that the future of these students is closely related to their families and teachers.

Thinking about my children's current behavior, I realized that they would rather rent a house than come back after marriage.

Yan Bugui discovered that if what He Yukai said happened to him, it would not just be possible, but would definitely happen.

Thinking of this, my face turned pale, and then I felt scared.

Fortunately, He Yukai woke him up today, otherwise he would probably be very miserable in his later years.

Liu Haizhong beat his sons at every turn, and when the eldest son ran away, he was still gloating in his heart.

He had already noticed the occasional hatred expressed by the remaining two brothers.

Liu Haizhong, who always disliked people hitting children, did not remind them.

Liu Haizhong became an official and changed a lot. He no longer beat his children and provided them with good food and clothing.

I have seen the changes in my two children and feel that it should have been like this a long time ago.

Looking back at myself, I would not have discovered such a big problem if He Yukai hadn't brought it up today.

Thinking that his children have become unfilial and only know how to plot against him, and that he is old and worthless, it is hard to predict what will happen to him.

He is still laughing at Yi Zhonghai. Who knows, he may become similar to Yi Zhonghai in the future, or even worse than Yi Zhonghai.

Liu Haizhong, whom he disliked, has changed, and the situation at home has improved a lot and become more harmonious.

Yi Zhonghai is even more calculating. The current situation is very bad. You can never guess what cards the man in front of you has prepared for Yi Zhonghai.

In the past few years, He Yukai and Yi Zhonghai have been fighting each other with great pleasure, but Yi Zhonghai has never won once.

Just when Yi Zhonghai was expected to win, an unexpected trump card appeared.

From losing money to being promoted to general manager, who knows what tricks are waiting for him in the future!
I understand the current situation clearly, so I haven't plotted against the He family in the past few years.

Yi Zhonghai's life will be difficult in the future, and I even called Yi Zhonghai a fool. Now it seems that if I don't make changes, my future will not be much better.

“Third uncle, there was no way to plan before, because there were so many children.

The salary is just that little, not as much as Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong.

Now that the situation has improved and the children have grown up, think about it carefully!

You shouldn't scheme against your own children anymore. As a neighbor, I can't bear it, so I remind you.

Think about it carefully. It's not too late to change now. It will be too late when you want to change later.

I suggest that you recall the difficult times in the past and tell your children about your difficulties when you go home.

It’s not too late to take practical actions to change yourself.”

He Yukai didn't know that this old man had thought so much about it, and that he was synonymous with unfathomable in his mind.

Looking at Yan Bugui who was lost in thought, He Yukai smiled slightly. This is a smart man.

Smart people understand things immediately, and Yan Bugui has gained something.

If you say the same thing to Liu Haizhong, he might think you are interfering in his family affairs, and you will definitely feel unhappy even if you don't say it.

Liu Haizhong's change was due to his career and his dream, so he had to change it, not because of his true intention.

He Yukai also did it casually and made a thorough change in his bangs. The effect would definitely be different if the entry point was different.

Yan Bugui is different. After all, he is a teacher. Such people can go straight to the point and point out the key points. They can listen to other people's advice.

In fact, with Yan Bugui's many years of teaching experience, he should have discovered this problem long ago. He cannot see the true face of Mount Lu because he is in it.

You don’t understand when you are in it. If you can get rid of the shackles, jump out and look again, the situation will be very different.

“Xiao Kai, thank you, this is really a great question, and I benefited a lot from it.

I believe others can see it, including Shazhu, who has told me about it several times.

But I didn’t pay attention to it because you didn’t explain it so clearly. Now I understand it completely and know what to do. Thank you.”

Yan Bugui is sincere now and knows that He Yukai is indeed enlightening him.

"I'm glad you understand. I don't want to see you grow old with so many children vying to plot against you and ignoring you. You might as well not have given birth to these children."

He Yukai saw that Yan Bugui understood everything and smiled slightly. This old man is not bad. It would be best if he could understand. If he didn't, it was none of his business.

“Yes, it’s not easy to take off the mask after wearing it for a long time.

Unless I have an epiphany myself, unfortunately I am in it and cannot figure it out.

Without your guidance, I don’t know if I can wake up.”

Of course, they didn't wake up. In the end, no one paid for the medical expenses of the three aunts.

You only realized it after He Yuzhu paid the money. Unfortunately, it's too late and cannot be reversed.

However, the old man still had a conscience. Seeing how hard He Yuzhu was working, he took the initiative to pick up scraps to supplement the family income.

Unlike Liu Haizhong, that shameless guy, who enjoyed Lou Xiao'e's benefits with a clear conscience, he ransacked her house and still enjoyed her benefits.

If you don't listen to Liu Haizhong, you're doing fine now. It's true that obsession becomes reality and the environment will change a person.

As for Yi Zhonghai, there is no need to mention it. Lou Xiao'e came back with Sha Zhu's son.

Fearing that He Yuzhu would follow Lou Xiao'e to Hong Kong Island, he lived in front of the restaurant and forced He Yuzhu to go back.

Yi Zhonghai has gone completely insane, and no one can predict his final fate, it is certain that it will not be good.

Compared with these two, Yan Bugui is a good man among good men, so He Yukai also tried to persuade Yan Bugui out of pity, saying that if Yan Bugui was stubborn, then he would be sorry and would just ignore him and watch him go to destruction.

The fishing trip was over and the harvest was good. He Yukai caught two fish, both weighing about three or four pounds.

Yan Bugui was extremely lucky. The fish weighed almost five kilograms, and he also had two more weighing more than one kilogram. He returned home with a full load.

"My dear, cook all these fish. We will have pickled fish tonight."

When the three aunts saw so many fish, the boss asked them to cook them all? Did the boss have a fever? She touched Yan Bugui's forehead and found that he didn't have a fever.

"Let's do it. It just so happens that the couple is back today. I have something to talk about in the evening."

Yan Bugui decided to adopt He Yukai's suggestion and start from recalling the bitter past and thinking about the sweet past and do psychological work. He, Yan Bugui, was too naive. His teaching career over the years was not in vain.

"Okay, then I'll make them all so the kids can enjoy them, too."

As the third aunt, I am very happy that the children can have a good meal. Making the whole family happy is more important than anything else.

In the evening, the children of the Yan family looked at such a large bowl of fish with more fish meat and less pickled vegetables, and rubbed their eyes.

There were so many steamed buns. Could it be that I had gone to the wrong house? I looked at my busy mother and it seemed that I had not gone to the wrong place. The sun had risen from the west?

Why is my father, such a stingy old man, so generous today?
Growing up in this family, I have never seen anyone so generous.

“Children, I know I used to calculate and count the peanuts, but there is no other way.

I, your father, am a scholar. If I don’t have enough food, I can’t follow the example of the Jia family and beg for food, right?
I was lucky enough to raise you. Now that the eldest is married and the second is about to get married, there is no need for me to make any plans.

After our family's meals return to normal, you two can move back in. Although that house is a back house, it will still be nice with the windows.

Let’s talk about it after you divide your house. Jiefang, I have no objection to you pursuing Qin Jingru, but you still have to open your eyes and see clearly.

I believe you all know very well who Qin Huairu is.

You still have to think carefully about this. You two should study hard. Look at Yu Shui, you will graduate from a technical secondary school this year and will be a cadre.

When I first joined the steel mill, my salary was just over 40 yuan. Okay, I won’t say anything more. Let’s eat. You’ve suffered a lot over the years.”

Several children's eyes were filled with tears after listening to this. They certainly remembered clearly the difficulties their stingy father had gone through over the years.

That's right, who has an easy life these days? The He family is unique. Four of them have jobs, plus He Yushui who is about to graduate, it's the ceiling.

What about other people's families? Be content.

The third aunt also had tears in her eyes. She knew best why her husband was so frugal. If he hadn't calculated, how could he support so many children without a job? Especially during the difficult three years.

The rift between the Yan family's father and son disappeared after Yan Bugui spoke frankly. The children remembered that although they did not eat well when they were young, they were not hungry.

Even if they only had sweet potatoes, they could still be full. If they couldn't have meat, they could still drink fish soup to satisfy their cravings. They were content. How many students were hungry? They knew best.

I used to complain that my dad was stingy, but now I think about it, if he wasn’t stingy, would they all have grown up?

It is indeed not easy to support the whole family with one person's salary.

Yan Jiecheng's wife also understood her father-in-law's difficulties. The situation in her mother's family was similar. During those years, they were often hungry.

Although Yan Jiecheng complained about his father-in-law's stinginess, he never said that he didn't have enough food to eat; he just didn't eat as well as the He family.

Now that I think about it, Yan Jiecheng was really ignorant and she was just blindly following what she heard.

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