Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

"Uncle San, how can you say that about my brothers? I'm really not kidding you. My brothers are capable of enduring hardships. When the time comes, the motorcycle factory will definitely set up a transport team to transport raw materials and finished products. I want my brothers to learn how to drive."

"It's true that they can endure hardships, but can they do it? The drivers are the top eight officials."

"Hey, Uncle San, can you have some confidence in your sons? How do you know it won't work when you haven't done anything yet?"

"Shanhe, I know you are taking care of your uncle's family, but there is really no need. They are already living well in Shandong with my annual subsidy.

I haven't paid you for your aunt's and my quota yet, and you gave my family a few more quotas. I really can't pay it back. Shanhe is my uncle begging you, just forget it."

Zhao Shanhe couldn't understand why the older generation was so stubborn. "Uncle San, why can't I explain it to you clearly? Remember I said before that I want to do business in the future, right?"

"Well, I think I said that they can help you?"

"Uncle, look at what you said. My brothers will definitely be able to help me. Uncle, let me tell you this. The money my brothers will earn for me in the future will be much more than these places. This is called advance investment."

"Shanhe, are you really not taking care of your Third Uncle?"

"Uncle San, let me tell you the truth. When the time comes, I will set up a few factories, which will require transportation. Do I need drivers? Several of my brothers are hardworking and will be responsible for transportation. Are you relieved now?"

“Okay, since they can help you, I will go back and bring them over in the next few days. It shouldn’t be a problem to have a few daughters-in-law at home.”

"Oh, blame me. Blame me for not explaining it clearly. Uncle San, I meant for you to bring your whole family here, including your sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren.

I will arrange schooling for my nephews by then. I know you are worried about having no place to live, but I have a house. I am ready. I also have a courtyard house with two entrances. No one has lived in it for many years. Fifteen or sixteen rooms are enough for your family to live in. "

The 50-year-old uncle shed tears, "Shanhe, I don't know what to say. Just let your sons come over and let them live in the dormitory. How can they live in your house?"

"Okay, Third Uncle, just listen to me. I don't trust others to use me, but are you confident that my sister-in-law and nephew will stay in the village?"

"Why should we worry about this? We are all from the same clan, so how can we be bullied?"

"Uncle San, why can't I talk to you anymore? If you continue like this, I will go there myself and bring my brother-in-law and nephew here."

"No, no, no, I'll go back. Your work is more important. I'll listen to you and bring everything here."

"Here is the key to the house. The address is at a certain street, a certain road, and a certain number. Ask Aunt San to clean it up during the few days you go back. No one has lived here for a long time. But the house is fine. I had it renovated after the earthquake."

"Shanhe, I don't know how to thank you. I never thought my son could be a worker. I thank you Shanhe on behalf of my son. If they don't obey me, I will break their legs."

"Uncle San, that's not necessary. Oh, by the way, bring our youngest sister and her family here as well. We only have one sister like her in this generation. Don't let her be bullied by you all when she comes here. There will be no one to take charge."

"Mountains and rivers, as the saying goes, a daughter who is married off is like water poured out, so life is what it is."

"Uncle San, what you said is right. We only have one sister in this generation. She is not your biological child. Although you say that, you don't feel sorry for her hard life. Okay, it's decided. Let's leave in the next two days."

"Okay, I'll ask for leave and go home tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll go back first then."

"No, how can I let you go home with an empty stomach after you come to Third Uncle's place? Your Third Aunt is already cooking. Eat first before you go back."

After dinner, Zhao Shanhe went back.

"Old woman, please pack my things for me and make me some more pancakes for me to eat on the way."

Auntie San had just gone to cook, and she didn't know what had happened. "Where are you going? What did Shanhe ask you to do?"

"My eldest brother gave birth to a good son. He took care of me when I was a child, and now my eldest nephew is taking care of me. I didn't help my eldest nephew at all, but I took advantage of him. He asked me to go back to Shandong and bring my son and daughter-in-law over, and he arranged a job for me."

"Really?"

"How could my nephew be able to deceive me? How can my nephew be so capable? Oh, by the way, he not only asked me to call Shandong and the others, but also asked me to call my youngest sister as well."

"Then my sister is coming? What should I do with my son-in-law?"

"I was wondering if you are stupid. Of course I brought them with me. Now go make some pancakes. You are such a jerk. Look at how capable my nephew is. He is nothing like your nephews who only know how to beg for money during the New Year."

Even though she was scolded by her uncle, her aunt was not angry. "Boss, you are right. I am so lucky to marry you. I will go make you some pancakes right now."

"By the way, take this key. When I'm back for a few days, go and clean the house after get off work. It's at No. X on X street. It's where Shanhe arranged for his son to live. I heard it's a quadrangle with two entrances.

Don't be careless when you clean. Put all of Shanhe's things in one room and don't break them, or I'll come back and show you how I'll deal with you."

"Don't worry, Boss."

At night, Uncle San and Aunt San couldn't sleep all night, hoping that the day would not come. "Old lady, do you think this is a return to my hometown in glory?"

"Boss, what does it mean to return home in glory?"

"You didn't hear the opera, it's all about bringing honor to the family."

"Oh, that definitely counts. People in the village envy our family so much. All of us are workers. My eldest nephew is so amazing."

"That's my oldest nephew."

"If I marry you, you will be my nephew too."

"That's because of me. I'll make it clear to those bastards when I get back. If they dare to embarrass their big brother, I'll break their legs."

The next day, Uncle San put on the Zhongshan suit that Zhao Shanhe had bought for him and started his journey home.

"Captain, can you give my sons a leave? I have something to ask them." After Uncle San came back, he went straight to the place where he earned work points. He knew that they were working right now.

"Uncle Yao, why did you come back before the New Year? You look so happy, is that a good thing?"

"Well, that's great. Come to my house tonight and I'll treat you to a drink."

Uncle San distributed cigarettes around before returning home with his sons.

"Third brother, go find your sister and brother-in-law. No matter if they are busy or not, call them. Dad has something important to announce."

"What's the big deal, Dad? Tell me first, and then I'll go. You're making me feel like I'm being scratched by a cat."

"You're outrageous. I can't control you anymore, right? If I tell you to go, just go. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"