Siheyuan: Starting with level 8 benchwork skills

More than a decade has passed in the blink of an eye. The "Qiao Qiao" Western fast food brand founded by Qiao Erqiang has emerged in the Chinese and overseas markets, and has branches in many countries. The multinational group he founded covers multiple businesses such as mobile communications, Internet services, entertainment and electronic technology, and is a world leader in all fields.

Although Qiao Erqiang has properties all over the world, he still sticks to the familiar land of Jinling and has never left. As for his sisters, Sanli and Simei, they are already over 30 years old and still single. This situation makes Qiao Yicheng, as a brother, worried and even adds a few strands of gray hair to their sisters' affairs. At such a young age, they already have a lot of silver hair.

Sanli chose a normal school and never met Wang Yiding; Simei's fate was also different because she was influenced by Qiao Erqiang and did not meet Qi Chenggang as in the original story. The real reason why the two sisters did not get married was never mentioned to outsiders. They always told Qiao Yicheng that they could not find a suitable partner. This delay led them to become unmarried women of advanced age, so they simply decided to remain single.

Although Qiao Erqiang is still unmarried, he has Ma Suqin by his side, which somewhat eases Qiao Yicheng's worries. On the other hand, Qiao Yicheng and his wife Wen Ju'an already have a pair of lovely children. Every time they go back home to get together, Sanli and Simei love their nephew and niece very much, and occasionally they look at Qiao Erqiang with a hint of sadness and loss.

Although Qiao Erqiang had something to say, he believed that even if he had no direct blood relationship with Sanli and Simei, he could still have children, but he did not want to experience the heartache of separation. Because he had experienced the pain of losing a child in the world he had experienced before, he was determined not to repeat such an experience. He shared some of his personal secrets with his sisters and promised that when Sanli and Simei reached the age of 40, he would take them to a world where people could live forever.

As for other members of the Qiao family: Qiao Qiqi was admitted to a national undergraduate college after graduating from high school. During his studies, he served in the army and was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He has also started a family. Qi Weimin met Chang Xingchen during his master's research, and the two eventually got married. As for stepmother Wei Shufang, she looks in poor health and lives with an elderly man. Qiao's father, Qiao Zuwang, was forced to flee because of illegal corporate financing. In the end, Qiao Erqiang stopped his improper behavior and assisted in the cleanup. Qiao Zuwang currently lives in an old residential area to enjoy his retirement.

Ma Suqin's boy later changed his surname to his mother's, and his biological father disappeared after being released from prison. The Ma family's son is very ambitious and recently got admitted to a famous university and is studying in Shanghai.

At the end of each year, Qiao Yi, who has become an outstanding program planner and producer at CCTV, always returns home with his family to spend the Spring Festival with them. Wen Ju'an is still a junior high school teacher, and one of their two children is in middle school and the other is in the fifth grade. The Qiao family of four rarely have the opportunity to reunite with Qiao Erqiang, his two sisters, and Qiqi, so every year they set aside this festive time to return to Jinling.

Qiao Erqiang bought all the houses around the Qiao family's home and rebuilt them in the style of the grand mansions of the past. Now the Qiao family's home is a majestic mansion like flowing clouds and water, and Qiao Zuwang always attracts attention when he walks around outside.

Now that Qiao Zuwang is retired and has no source of income, Erqiang has assigned him two professional caregivers, and all household expenses are borne by Qiao Erqiang.

Qiao Erqiang, Sanli and Simei usually live here and give Qiao Zuwang 3,000 yuan every month. In addition, Qiao Yicheng gives 1,000 yuan a month, and Sanli and Simei each give 500 yuan. In this way, the total monthly income reaches 5,500 yuan, which even exceeds the salary of many ordinary working-class people.

After Qiao Zuwang became well-off, he often used his free time to travel. As smart as he was, he deliberately avoided traveling on holidays and chose to travel during the normal working hours of ordinary people.

Sometimes he would invite Sanli and Simei to go with him, and he had invited Qiao Erqiang to accompany him many times; he especially liked the northern scenery. After staying for a few days, he would always "just happen" to visit his grandson and granddaughter's residence.

At this time, Zhang Jiafu and his mother-in-law had moved to the capital and settled down, and the couple's relationship became increasingly clear; because their grandchildren also lived here, the harmony among the family was further enhanced.

They are usually the ones who take care of their grandchildren - no matter why Yicheng and Ju'an are unable to take care of their children, they will always ask their grandparents for help; although every day is busy, it is full of fun.

As he entered his old age, Qiao Zuwang envied this happy time of deep affection between family members. Whenever he saw his grandchildren getting close to his own children, he felt disappointed.

Fortunately, Qiao Qiqi and her family occasionally came back to visit, which comforted him. Occasionally, Qiao Zuwang would nag that he hoped Sanli and Simei would get married soon, and that Erqiang and Ma Suqin should establish their relationship as soon as possible.

But Sanli and Simei didn't care about Qiao Zuwang's worries; as for Qiao Erqiang, he didn't take anything he said seriously.

As the year draws to a close, Qiao Yicheng and Wen Ju'an return to celebrate the New Year together. In addition, Qiao Qiqi returns with his wife and children.

Qiao Erqiang prepared the reunion dinner himself in the kitchen, with the help of his three sisters and Ma Suqin.

Today, Ma Suqin's son also came to the gathering. Seeing that Qiao Zuwang didn't say much but was very enthusiastic, he gestured for him to sit down and enjoy the food and watch TV.

It's a rare opportunity for brothers and sisters to celebrate the New Year together. Seeing that Qiao Yi has white hair, Qiao Erqiang teases him that he seems to be aging prematurely and suggests that he should add some color to his head as soon as possible.

Now Qiqi has grown into a strong and upright soldier, just like his father's heroic image in the past, without any girlish style in his youth. This is also quite loved and appreciated by his sisters.

His other half is a local from Nanjing. She has an elegant and simple temperament and is a gentle and kind wife.

Now that Wen Ju'an has entered adulthood, she has become more calm and steady. She no longer maintains the attitude of a rebellious girl, but has become much more serious - it seems that she is gradually approaching her mother's temperament.

Looking at the big family gathering to celebrate the New Year, Qiao Zuwang was so excited that he took out a bottle of Maotai that he had kept secretly for a long time, and asked Qiao Yicheng, Erqiang, Qiqi and other nephews and nieces to taste it with him and celebrate.

The women sipped some red wine, while the children savored the sweetness of the juice. Everyone toasted to celebrate. Qiao Yicheng was not very good at drinking, and after only two glasses of white wine, his eyes were already filled with tears. He looked at the family affectionately and said, "It would be great if mom was still in this world; now our living conditions have improved a lot, and everyone has grown up..."

At this point, he began to criticize Sanli and Simei, and even gave Qiao Erqiang a lesson. Qiao Qiqi, on the other hand, received rare praise, which made him a little shy and he didn't quite know how to react.

As for Qiao Zuwang, Qiao Yicheng didn't have much to say to him; over the years, he had become accustomed to the old man's unpredictable character. Although Qiao Zuwang was old, he showed some paternal qualities.

Sanli and Simei looked at each other and then at Qiao Erqiang; Qiao Erqiang just smiled slightly, gently raised his glass, took a sip of wine and said nothing more.

This gathering was the last time that Qiao Yicheng could see the entire Qiao family gathered at the table. Not long after the New Year, Qiao Erqiang discussed with Sanli and Simei and decided to take them into their exclusive domain. They couldn't wait until they were too old to move around before executing the plan.

Qiao Erqiang planned to wait until Qiao Zuwang passed away and Qiao Yicheng was old, so that they could meet again at the last moment of their lives. After that, he would tell them everything honestly and prepare to bid farewell to this world.

Qiao Yicheng was very sad about the disappearance of Sanli and Simei, and angrily accused Qiao Erqiang of not fulfilling his responsibility to take care of his sisters.

Qiao Yicheng was transferred to the capital to serve as a TV producer and was transferred back to Nanjing shortly afterwards. Whenever he had time, he would look for Sanli and Simei. Seeing Qiao Yicheng like this, Qiao Erqiang had to let them appear in front of him occasionally.

A few years later, something unexpected happened - Qiao Yicheng suffered from severe kidney disease. This time, Qiao Erqiang took the initiative to help cure him, and he no longer needed Qiao Qiqi's kidney for a kidney transplant. Despite this, Qiao Yicheng's physique was still much weaker.

In the following days, Wei Shufang died of illness, and Qiao Erqiang did not attend her funeral. It is said that her second husband also passed away on the same day, and Qi Weimin used the method of burying the couple together to deal with this matter.

Qiao Erqiang felt quite sarcastic about this: This is truly an extremely filial child!

However, the dead are gone, and all this has nothing to do with Qiao Erqiang directly.

In the year 3008, Qiao Zuwang, a long-time alcoholic, died of liver cancer at the age of . Three years later, in the year , Qiao Yicheng died at the age of .

Soon after, Wen Ju'an, unable to get over the grief of losing his elder brother, also passed away in 3032. Qiao Qiqi also died in 3058 at the age of , and his wife died years later at the age of .

Qiao Erqiang left a considerable legacy, half of which was donated to domestic charity, and the other half was purchased into credit funds and distributed to his brother and sister-in-law, nephews, and Qiao Qiqi's descendants, including Ma Suqin's son. When his adoptive father Qiao Zuwang passed away, Sanli and Simei appeared again; on the eve of his death, Qiao Erqiang arranged for Sanli and Simei to visit him and face the scene of their excessive grief.

New life starts from the courtyard

Qu Xiaoxiao had a reason for leaving in a hurry. Her besties brought her a message. They were asked by Qu Xiaoxiao to monitor Hong Qiaoshu and would notify Qu Xiaoxiao immediately if there was any new movement. This time, they were ready to attack collectively to teach that unfaithful man a lesson!

Qu Xiaoxiao has become famous recently. Despite this, her besties still stand by her side without hesitation. One reason is that even if they laugh at Qu Xiaoxiao, she is still the second generation of a wealthy family and is in the same circle. Who else can they help if not her?