Siheyuan: Father Yi Zhonghai and Sister-in-law Lou Xiaoe

It is the Spring Festival again this year, and the whole courtyard is filled with joy. Even the main gate, the entrance from the front yard to the middle yard, and the entrance from the middle yard to the back yard are all hung with red lanterns.

The red lantern at the gate was hung by Yan Jiecheng.

The red lanterns leading from the front yard to the middle yard were hung by Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu.

The red lanterns leading from the middle courtyard to the back yard were hung by Liu Haizhong and Lao Chen.

These seemed to have been discussed in advance.

Lanterns were also hung in Yi Bufan's yard, and a string of colorful lights was also set up.

Even the lights in the three courtyards were replaced with brighter ones.

Early in the morning on New Year's Eve, the children were already laughing and playing outside.

Everyone put on new clothes.

It should be said that all the ones that had not been replaced before have been replaced.

Maybe everyone feels that this year is a little different.

At least there are one or two more meat dishes on the New Year’s Eve dinner, and even there is more meat in the dumplings.

Yan Bugui's family.

"Boss, you two are the ones who deserve the most credit for this New Year's Eve dinner. You should drink the first glass of wine."

As Yan Bugui spoke, he poured wine for Yan Jiecheng.

"No, I'll just drink the soda. You can drink the wine yourself."

Yan Jiecheng quickly stopped him.

"It's just right that I don't drink it. I can't bear to drink it."

Yan Jiecheng poured himself a glass.

"How about I go to the restaurant and bring you two bottles of wine later."

Yu Li looked at Yan Bugui.

"No, this wine is good, better than the wine in your restaurant."

Yan Bugui exchanged this wine from Yi Bufan for three fish on New Year's Eve.

"If he wants to drink, let him drink. Come on, let's have one first!"

"I wish our hotel business will be more prosperous next year."

Yan Jiecheng was the first to raise his glass.

Yu Li, Yan Bugui, the three aunts, and Yan Jiedi all followed.

"I think we can change the menu in our restaurant next year to make it more diverse."

Yan Bugui put down his wine glass and started to make arrangements.

"Diversification is definitely not an option. Just add some cold dishes or something."

"After all, the restaurant isn't that big and we can handle it on our own now."

“If you want to diversify, you’ll have to consider finding a big hotel somewhere else.”

Yan Jiecheng is still very satisfied with this restaurant.

Although he was the one who took the lead at the beginning, most of the work was done by Yan Bugui.

Moreover, all the money was spent by Yan Bugui, and when things got busy later, it was his whole family that took care of it.

"I think so too. Just keep it open for now."

"There are quite a few restaurants on my street."

“Business may not be good in the future.”

The three aunts are not very optimistic about this matter.

"I don't need to say whether it's good or not. I think it's good to have a restaurant."

"At least I can earn some money every day, and I don't have to live off my savings."

“Also, more and more people go to that street every day.”

"I guess there will be more in the future, and the rent of our hotel may also increase."

Yan Jiedi is quite far-sighted.

"You really got it right. I heard about it on New Year's Eve."

"It should be increased by five yuan starting after the New Year."

“I don’t know who owns the shops on this street. They are making so much money.”

Yan Jiecheng was still a little envious in his heart.

"Who says it's not true? They can make money just by collecting rent every month."

The three aunts also nodded.

"Don't talk about others."

"Just make money based on your own abilities."

"Let's just talk about our restaurant."

"Anyway, I think it should be better than Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu's restaurant business."

"The screw shop that Lao Liu opened probably doesn't make much money."

"We can maintain this year's business next year and make a little progress."

"Just like what Lao Si said, just make money every day."

"As for the rest, we can wait for the opportunity."

Yan Bugui was thinking that after Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang came back, he would have other considerations.

"Yes, let's talk about our own business and have a good New Year's Eve dinner first."

"Come to think of it, we haven't had such a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner in many years."

"In the past, I always ate fish dumplings. This year, I want to eat all the big meat dumplings!"

Yan Jiecheng almost cried while talking about this, he was really excited.

"I don't know what the second and third sons had for dinner."

The third aunt suddenly said.

"Don't worry, I called my dad yesterday."

"Other people's New Year's Eve dinner is more sumptuous, with all kinds of meat and vegetables, and all-you-can-eat big steamed buns."

Yan Jiecheng said this while eating dumplings.

"Yes, I heard there will be performances by the cultural troupe."

Yan Bugui walked over and turned on the radio.

"Okay, eat the dumplings quickly, and I'll cook them after you finish eating."

The three aunts were equally happy.

This year's New Year's Eve dinner was indeed the most sumptuous one their family had had in more than 20 years.

Liu Haizhongjia.

"Lao Liu, you're not listening to the radio today?"

The second aunt looked at Liu Haizhong and asked.

"I won't listen. Guangtian and Guangfu haven't come back yet. I'll accompany you to have a good New Year's Eve dinner."

"The radio, I'm tired of listening to it all the time."

It's rare for Liu Haizhong to say such words.

"Well, let's forget about those unhappy things."

"In any case, this year's New Year's Eve is more special."

"It's just the two of us. Let's eat this plate of dumplings first. You can fill your stomach. Then I'll drink with you."

Second Aunt was naturally happy.

However, neither of them wanted to mention the fact that they had raised an ungrateful eldest son for so many years.

Now that the second and third sons are not around, it really feels a bit lonely.

"Okay, let's drink."

"This year, I opened a store. Although the business is not very good, I still make a profit every month."

"Business should be better next year. When the second and third brothers come back, I'll hand it over to them."

"See if we can open another store, one for each person, and we'll be done with it."

Liu Haizhong also has his own plans for his future life.

But they all adhere to one thing: keep a low profile.

"Well, this year's policies are good, and life will be better in the future."

"Look at the people in our yard, it's much more lively this year."

"I also bought you a box of canned meat. From now on, add a dish to every meal."

The second aunt smiled and poured wine for Liu Haizhong and poured some for herself.

“It’s very lively.”

“Everyone’s life is better.”

Liu Haizhong also nodded.

"By the way, Shazhu came over today and said he wanted to have New Year's Eve dinner with me in the evening, but I turned him down."

"He should be eating with the Jia family."

"I don't think I can get along with Jia Zhang."

Second Auntie didn't want to get angry on New Year's Eve.

"Well, it's fine for us to eat by ourselves."

"It's just that our son hasn't come back yet. Unlike Shazhu, it's probably difficult for us to have a baby in this lifetime."

"It was really Jia Zhang who did the harm."

Liu Haizhong is also a smart man.

Originally, I was thinking of joining forces with Sha Zhu and the Jia family to fight against Yi Zhonghai.

But later I gave up completely.

Yi Bufan is so powerful, and after finding out that Yi Zhonghai is Yi Bufan’s biological father, they have even less idea.

Now he has withdrawn from the center of power.