Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

He Dong rejected He Daqing's request without any hesitation. He also hated Bai Guafu, although not as much as his father Sha Zhu and aunt He Yushui.

In mid-August, An Feng received an admission letter from Peking University and Tsinghua University.

An Rong was even more excited than An Feng. "Brother, show me what the admission letter from Peking University and Tsinghua University looks like."

An Rong took it and read it over and over again, patting An Feng on the shoulder and saying, "Brother, you really made our family proud. I almost didn't even get into college, but you got into Peking University or Tsinghua University. We are both born of the same parents, so why am I not as smart as you?"

An Feng smiled at An Rong and said, "Don't you see whose brother I am? It's because you, my elder sister, have taught me well."

"Brother, I like to hear this. Say more."

Among Zhao Shanhe's four children, An Rong and An Feng have the best relationship, so An Rong also attaches great importance to this younger brother. She was the most excited when An Feng was admitted to Peking University and Tsinghua University, just like she was admitted herself.

After sharing the joy, An Rong ran to Zhao Shanhe after he got off work and said, "Dad, you must hold a graduation party for my brother. He is the first one in our family to be admitted to Peking University or Tsinghua University."

Zhao Shanhe teased his daughter and deliberately said, "You haven't done it yet, but I'm doing it for your brother. Will you be jealous?"

"Dad, no way. I almost failed the entrance exam. What's the point of getting into my university? It would only embarrass you if I did. But it's different for my brother. This is Peking University or Tsinghua University. If word gets out that my brother, Zhao Anrong, got into Peking University or Tsinghua University, then I, as his sister, will also have face. Dad, can you let your brother do it?" An Rong said coquettishly to Zhao Shanhe.

"Okay, let's do it. My daughter has asked for it, so we have to do it. Let's discuss it with your uncle and do it together. Otherwise, it will be too much trouble for a few days before and after, and our relatives and friends won't be able to bear it."

"Dad, where did the security test go?"

"I did well in the exam. I'm going to study at Beijing Institute of Technology. The admission letter should arrive in the next two days."

"Dad, let's go to Uncle San's house. Go and discuss it with Uncle San. We can go see Grandma."

With An Rong's help, the whole family came to the courtyard.

"Brother, how did you know we were going to make dumplings today? Did mom call you?" Zhao Shanhai asked

"Making dumplings, so I came at the right time. No, Third Brother, why are you home so early today? You're not usually this early."

"Brother, even donkeys take a break from work. You're making a fuss when I come back early. I didn't go to work today. My son's admission letter arrived yesterday. I'm happy today, so I'm resting at home and preparing to eat dumplings to celebrate for my son."

"Then you can celebrate for your nephew by having some dumplings. Besides, you didn't invite me when you had dumplings for your nephew."

"Brother, you have a special chef to cook for you. Why should we ask you to cook for us?"

"Third brother, what you said is wrong. As the saying goes, nothing tastes better than dumplings, especially dumplings made by Aunt Chen. You didn't even inform me. You will have to drink a penalty drink later."

"Okay, big brother, you are right no matter what you say. You should quickly tell my wife and mom to mix more stuffing, otherwise there will not be enough to eat later."

"The old man and his wife haven't come back yet. If you don't have enough food, call the old man and ask him to eat outside. It's better to arrive early than to arrive at the right time. It's my fault that I arrived just in time."

"Brother, this is so unkind of you. Fortunately, I came back in time, otherwise we wouldn't even have anything to eat," Zhao Shanhu said from behind.

"Second brother, why are you back so early?"

"I told my second brother. I told him last night to come back early today."

Zhao Shanhe joked, "Alas, the relationship has faded after all. It's still because you don't have me as your big brother in your heart."

Zhao Shanhai was speechless. "Brother, it's just a meal of dumplings. What's the big deal? You've already raised it to a level of brotherly love. If there aren't enough dumplings, I won't eat them all. I'll give them all to you, okay?"

"That's better. You were allowed to eat all the good food when you were little. Now it's time for you to watch us eat."

Zhao Shanhai said, "Okay, I'd better go to the kitchen and take a look, otherwise there will be no share for me when it's time to eat."

Sitting under the grape trellis, Zhao Shanhu made some tea and asked, "Brother, what's the matter with you coming here so suddenly?"

"I have something to ask the third brother,"

Zhao Shanhai came back and said, "I knew mom would never forget big brother. She even packed up big brother's things and said she was calling you.

By the way, brother, I heard you say you have something to talk to me about?"

"Aunt Chen is still thinking about me. There is something going on. An Feng and An Quan have both been admitted to university. I thought we should hold the graduation banquets together. Otherwise, it would be troublesome to our relatives and friends if we hold them one after the other."

Zhao Shanhai sat down and said, "Today's dumplings are for An Quan's promotion. We won't have a banquet. Your son is studying at Peking University and Tsinghua University, while my son is at the University of Science and Technology. Wouldn't it be embarrassing to put them together?"

"Shanhai, what you said, isn't the Polytechnic University great? It's one of the best universities in our country, and you actually look down on it?"

"Brother, please stop confusing me, is that what I mean? Isn't it a little worse than Tsinghua and Peking University?"

"Okay, since you won't do it, then I'll do it for An Feng. It's just an injustice to An Quan. If he gets admitted to one of the top universities in the city, then his father will just give him a meal of dumplings."

Zhao Shanhu poured tea for the two and said, "Brother, the third brother was joking with you. When he received the admission letter yesterday, he was so happy that he was too excited to sleep last night. He didn't even go to the company today."

He has the same plan as you, planning to prepare for both children, and he just wanted to eat dumplings because he was greedy."

"I was wondering why you didn't go to work. Do you have the nerve to put all the blame on An Quan?"

"What's wrong with that? I'm his father, so what if he takes the blame for me?"

"Okay, since I have nothing to do, you two can chat. I'll go see my grandson. If I don't hug my grandson for a day, I always feel like something is missing. Once I hug my grandson, I don't feel tired at all even if I'm tired all day." After saying this, Zhao Shanhu happily ran to the central courtyard to find his grandson.

"Old Three, what are you laughing at?"

"Brother, I guess the second brother will return empty-handed and will be back for tea soon."

"What?"

"I got up today and played with Ding Shuo all day. I ran over just as he fell asleep. This child has limited energy. It would be strange if my second brother could hold him."

"Brother, where's your cigarette? Take it out quickly."

"I don't know what to say to you. You stare at my cigarette as soon as you see me. I owe you this." Zhao Shanhe took out a cigarette and handed it to Zhao Shanhai, then lit one for himself and didn't take out the whole pack.

Zhao Shanhai was helpless, "Brother, do you have to be so defensive against me?"

"You have children, so smoke less."

"Brother, you set the date, and leave the rest to me. I will definitely make it a grand occasion for my nephew and my son."