The ups and downs of life in the Siheyuan

Today is Sunday, God has blessed me with a sunny day, and the northwest wind that used to roar has become gentle.

The small wind blew on my face, and I was warmed by the smile, and I didn't feel any cold.

The second courtyard where the Yang family is located is full of people, especially in front of the Yang family, where a group of aunts and uncles are chatting together.

The Yang family is all gathered together today, and there are all guests at home.

Mother Yang was walking around the courtyard with a plate containing some melon seeds and peanuts.

Everyone was a part of the scene, grabbing a few symbolically and sending blessings enthusiastically.

The two sisters-in-law chatted with Yang Ting, and several childhood friends also came back to see her off.

The nephews and nieces were running wildly inside and outside the house, so happy.

Suddenly, 12-year-old Yang Zhongguo ran from outside the house and said, "Here, uncle is here."

Hearing the shouting, the family all shouted out of the door.

Only Yang Ting and her little playmate were left in the room.

Within a few words, several little girls got into trouble again.

When enthusiastic voices came from the courtyard, several playmates lay on the windows, scrambling to watch.

Yang Ting just stood up and sat down again reservedly.

"Oh, you are really tall!"

"Xiaoting is so lucky to be waiting for a big brother!"

"He's still a department-level cadre, I'm so envious!"

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Listening to their discussion, Yang Ting couldn't help but feel how beautiful she was.

As soon as Li Yuan arrived at the gate of the compound, he met Yang Zhongguo who was looking around. Just as he was about to shout, "Boy" ran into the compound with a loud voice.

Some aunts, aunts, and children blocked the door one after another, chattering and shouting inaudibly.

Before going out, he knew what Yan Fugui meant.

He grabbed a handful of candies from his pocket and threw them into the yard.

The courtyard door will open immediately.

Li Yuan carried the bicycle into the compound.

As soon as I arrived at the Weeping Flower Gate, I heard a child crying loudly behind me.

Looking back, I saw a little girl of five or six years old, crying there.

Don't think you must have missed it.

Li Yuan parked the car, turned around, took out a candy, and handed it to her. She took it with a sob, and suddenly a smiling face with snot and tears appeared in front of him.

A little girl of seven or eight years old immediately put the candy in her pocket when she saw it.

Get close to the basics, open your mouth and howl.

With her example, the remaining dozen children followed suit.

When the parents saw it, they stepped forward and beat him.

Li Yuan stopped him in a hurry and handed out another candy. Suddenly the courtyard was filled with laughter.

After finally reaching the second entrance, I saw a lot of people standing in front of Yang's house.

Walk a few steps quickly, hand the mesh bag on the handlebar to the eldest brother of the Yang family, and park the car.

He took out a box of large cigarettes from his pocket and distributed cigarettes to everyone, regardless of gender.

Once again, I received a lot of blessings, and surrounded by the Yang family, I finally entered the Yang family.

This is still a matter that can be solved with a dozen candies, and no one is too embarrassed.

If this were to happen in the future, I would die from exhaustion when picking up a bride.

Smoking, drinking tea, and chatting, at 11 a.m., two sisters-in-law and best friends sent Yang Ting over in a bright red cotton-padded jacket.

The two walked out of the house with the blessing of their family.

Yang Ting, who had been fine just now, suddenly felt an unspeakable feeling in her heart.

It seemed that by leaving like this, there was a break with this family, and the further I walked, the redder my eyes became.

When Father Yang held a small ladle of water and poured it over Yang Ting's head, Yang Ting finally couldn't stand it any longer, put down the washbasin, turned around and threw herself into Mother Yang's arms, crying loudly.

Father Yang forced a smile, turned around and went back to the house, sitting by the stove to warm himself.

Yang's mother and two sisters-in-law wiped away tears and persuaded Yang Ting.

The water splashed just now represents the daughter who got married. The water splashed out will become her husband's family in the future, and she must obey her husband's family.

This is not just talk. In today's fashion, if you marry a person with a bad temper, there is nothing you can do about beating him every day.

It is difficult for upright officials to deal with household matters. In the past, the police would not pay too much attention to these matters. They would only criticize and educate them.

Therefore, this marriage means leaving the daughter's fate to her husband's family.

The aunt in the courtyard also came to persuade her, "Well, your uncle is so nice. He is alone and doesn't have to wait for his parents-in-law. It's fine. It's not like us, who took many years to become the mother-in-law."

"Yes, Xiaoting, the young man is handsome and capable. You are here to enjoy the blessing."

"It's not far from home. I'll come back if I miss your parents."

The Yang brothers stood next to the embarrassed Li Yuan, each smoking a cigarette and looking at the old ladies.

"It's all like this. Your sister-in-law was also like this when I married you. I don't know what to cry about!" Brother Yang curled his lips.

"Your second sister-in-law was like this at the time. I guess she saw other people like this. She seemed unfilial to her parents if she didn't howl." Second brother Yang was even more straightforward.

Li Yuan was also confused when he experienced this for the first time in two lifetimes, so he had no choice but to accompany his two uncles to smoke.

Ten minutes passed. At this time, Yang's father walked out of the room and said, "Okay, it's getting late, don't waste the time."

The sister-in-law took out a hot towel and wiped Yang Ting's face again. Sister-in-law Yang hurriedly dug out a dollop of cream, rubbed it with both hands, and then touched Yang Ting's face.

Under the farewell of the family, Yang Ting picked up the washbasin again and walked back to Li Yuan's bicycle step by step.

Seeing Yang Ting walking over with swollen eyes, Li Yuanchen couldn't help laughing.

Yang Ting rolled her eyes at Li Yuan angrily.

At this time, the sister-in-law ran a few steps and came over to help Yang Ting tidy up her clothes and tidy up the washbasin.

In the basin were the dowry items, including soap, towels, toothpaste and toothbrushes, a thermos, and the most conspicuous thing, a radio.

After the sharp-eyed people saw it, they were surprised and pointed out to the people around them.

There was a sound of gasping air.

"This is too much for Lao Yang's family. This will cause many famines."

"No, how can there be such an expensive dowry?"

"Don't forget, the old Yang family has four people earning wages, so the family can save some."

"That's true, but this one is probably all gone."

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The whispers from the neighbors reached the ears of the Yang family. They didn't say it, but it was so beautiful in their hearts.

At this time, Li Yuan and Yang Ting slowly rushed towards the compound.

Yang Ting held Li Yuan's waist with her right hand and protected the washbasin in her arms with her left hand, with a smile on her face.

"Daughter-in-law, you were really crying just now. The second brother said just now that the second sister-in-law howled when she got married," Li Yuan teased.

Yang Ting pinched the tender flesh on his waist, and before she could relieve her anger, she punched his back several times.

Li Yuan laughed loudly, kicked his feet a few times, and the bicycle moved forward quickly.

It startled Yang Ting, and she hurriedly hugged his waist tightly.

As soon as I arrived at Courtyard No. 95, there was another group of neighbors at the door. Everyone was smiling and asking for candy.

At this time, Yan Fugui shouted from behind, "I'm going to leave the candy. Everyone, hurry up and line up."

The children ran into the courtyard shouting and started queuing up. Yan Fugui took the plates and distributed them to the children.

Several older girls and younger daughters-in-law were embarrassed and got out of the way.

When Li Yuan passed by, everyone was given a piece.

After sending Yang Ting into the room, Li Yuan walked out of the room with two boxes in hand.

Started smoking for everyone again.

As soon as he handed out a few strands, Yan Fugui took them over and said, "You go in and greet the guests. I'll do the rest."

Li Yuan bowed his hands to everyone, said sorry, turned around and went back to the house.

At this time, Director Wang and Uncle Song also arrived, as well as an uninvited guest: a child representative in plain clothes.

After another polite exchange, Li Yuan accompanied everyone to drink tea and chat, and the tempting aroma came from the kitchen.