Comfortable life in Siheyuan

Seeing that both of them had left, the third uncle came out slowly. He looked around and turned around to go to the toilet.

But the third uncle didn't notice that when he was leaving, Bang Geng, who was standing at the gatehouse in the middle courtyard, stared at his back with hatred in his eyes.

Jia Zhang returned home happily and said to Qin Huairu happily: "Huairu, let's go to the vegetable market and buy some if we find something suitable. We can't live a tight life this year."

"Do we have money? Don't you see what day it is? It's not cost-effective to buy things." Qin Huairu curled her lips and didn't want to spend the money.

"Mom, grandma has money. She just borrowed money from the newcomer." Banggeng, who just ran in, said hurriedly.

Qin Huairu looked at Jia Zhang in surprise and disbelief.

"Mom, did you really borrow money? How much did you borrow?" Qin Huairu's attitude changed and she spoke gently.

"It's not much, just two dollars, and the guy even asked me to write a IOU." Jia Zhang said indifferently.

"You don't even know how to read, so why are you writing an IOU?" Qin Huairu asked curiously.

"Anyway, if he asks me to write an IOU, I'll put my fingerprint on it. I don't believe he can do anything to me!" Jia Zhang's nature really hasn't changed at all. The more than a year in the countryside has only taught her to restrain herself.

Liu Qingshan's small courtyard in the backyard was also particularly lively today.

Liu Qingsong and his family returned today and plan to stay here until the second day of the Chinese New Year, then they will go to his father-in-law's house to stay for a few days.

"Qingshan, you have to entertain me, your brother, well this time. I was almost exhausted to death because of your hobby." Liu Qingsong joked with a smile.

"What? What are my hobbies? How come I don't know them?" Liu Qingshan asked with a puzzled look on his face.

He still had no idea what his brother was talking about, and had no idea where to guess.

"Your brother is just joking with you. This time, your brother specially brought back a bag of jade for you from the west. We also picked some for ourselves. These are for you." As she said this, the sister-in-law pointed to a large canvas bag placed at the door.

Hearing this, Liu Qingshan lost his composure. He walked over and opened the bag directly.

"With so many, do you know how to choose? I hope they are all white marble." Liu Qingshan joked with a smile.

"If you don't want it, give it back to me and I'll send your brother-in-law away." Liu Qingsong said pretending to be angry.

"I didn't say I didn't want it. It's just that my sister-in-law knows what's good. These are all good quality." Liu Qingshan flattered her a little.

"Lift it slowly, or you'll hurt your waist." The eldest brother said contemptuously.

"It's okay, I enjoy it!" Liu Qingshan slowly picked up his bag and moved towards the room.

Liu Qingshan took out the jades from his bag piece by piece. They were warm and delicate, like sheep fat. The jades showed elegant colors, some like spring lake water, and some like autumn clear sky.

Each piece of jade contains the essence of nature, and their texture is delicate and unique, as if it is a mark left by the years. These Hetian jades shimmer softly in the sun, giving people a sense of tranquility and elegance.

"What's wrong? Are you stunned?" The eldest brother walked into the room and looked at the dazed Liu Qingshan with a smile.

"Brother, don't you think they are beautiful?" Liu Qingshan said excitedly.

"I think they all look the same, not even as good-looking as stones!"

"Brother, since you can't appreciate these treasures, just keep them. They will become more and more valuable in the future." Liu Qingshan said seriously.

"Okay, I'll bury them in the cellar when I get home, and you should hurry up and pack up your own. We'll be having dinner soon."

"Brother, my sister-in-law is several months pregnant now. Does she need to train every day?" Liu Qingshan asked curiously.

"She is a military doctor. She doesn't have much training on weekdays, so she has even more free time now." The eldest brother said happily.

"Come back more often when you are free. Every time you and your sister-in-law come back, your parents will be happy for several days." Liu Qingshan said softly.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll come back often in the future. I was away from home a few years ago and had no choice. I just came back this year and I haven't sorted out a lot of things. Things will be better next year." The eldest brother patted Liu Qingshan on the shoulder and said.

The brothers chatted briefly for a while before going out to prepare lunch.

It was late at night and everyone in the yard had already fallen asleep.

Suddenly, a thin figure flashed in the middle courtyard, like a ghost. It swiftly passed through the hanging flower gate and arrived at the door of the third uncle's house in the front yard in the blink of an eye. However, it only stayed for a short while, and then turned back home like a gust of wind.

"Banggeng, where have you been instead of sleeping?" Qin Huairu was awakened and asked with a puzzled look on her face as she looked at Banggeng who had just entered the room.

"Mom, I just went downstairs to pee." Banggeng's voice sounded guilty, as if he was hiding something.

.......

On the early morning of New Year’s Eve, the sky was just beginning to turn pale.

Suddenly, a shrill scream was heard from the front yard, as if it could break the silence of dawn.

"What's wrong, old man! What's wrong with you?" The third aunt walked out of the house in panic and asked anxiously.

"I accidentally fell and sprained my waist. Now I can't move." The third uncle took a breath and said in pain.

"Why are you so careless? Eh..." He complained, turned around and went in to call for help.

"Jiecheng, Jiefang, Jiekuang! Come out quickly! Something bad has happened! Your dad has accidentally fallen down, ouch... Hurry up and help him to the small clinic at the entrance of the alley and ask the doctor to take a look!"

"Mom, don't worry, we'll be there soon!" Yan Jiecheng jumped up from the bed as soon as he heard his mother's anxious shouts and his father's painful screams outside the door. At this moment, he had quickly put on his clothes and was about to run out.

The three brothers walked to the door anxiously and carefully helped Yan Bugui up. At this moment, Jie Kuang muttered in a low voice: "Hey, why do I smell a bad smell of urine? Where did the ice come from at our door?"

When Yan Bugui heard his son's words, he ignored the severe pain in his waist and quickly stretched out his hand to sniff. Then, his face changed drastically and he began to vomit in disgust: "Wow! This is actually urine! Who is the wicked person who actually poured urine in front of my house? Is someone trying to murder me on purpose?" The third uncle was so angry that he was shaking all over and questioned angrily.

"Dad, let's discuss this when we get back. Let me send you to the doctor first." Yan Jiecheng persuaded in a low voice.

"Okay, I'll listen to you and go take a look first. I feel like my waist is broken and it hurts so much." The third uncle said exaggeratedly.