Siheyuan: Returning to 61 to collect waste

Passing through the hanging flower gates between the front and back yards and entering the back yard, the scene before one's eyes is dazzling.

It was midsummer, and the courtyard was full of greenery, with several trees full of vitality. In the northwest corner of the pond, a few koi fish were swimming leisurely, while on the east side, rows of grape vines were planted, with small fruits hanging on the branches.

There are three main rooms in the backyard: the entrance hall, the west room and the east room, with the west wing room and the east wing room on both sides.

Below the main house are the west and east wing rooms, each with two rooms. The bathroom and kitchen are in the front yard, and there is another back room facing the main door that can be used as a dining room.

Ye Chuan pointed to the west room of the main house and said, "Mom and Dad, you live here. Yaoyao and I will live in the east room." "Dad, what about me?" Ye Hansu couldn't wait.

"You live in the west wing, closer to grandpa and grandma." Ye Chuan said lovingly. "Dad, what about me?" Ye Weiqing asked excitedly.

"You and Weizhen should live in the west wing. The east wing is my study!"

The east wing of this courtyard house was relatively large, covering more than 30 square meters. He and Tong Yao had many books, so it was just right to put them in the east wing.

Although Ye Weiqing and Ye Weizhen were unwilling, they finally submitted to their father's decision. When they stepped into the west wing, the unhappiness on their faces immediately disappeared.

The interior is fully furnished and warmly decorated. Each room is spacious and bright, covering an area of ​​more than 20 square meters, enough to accommodate three to five people.

Ye Hansu was even happier when she saw the west wing. Her father had already carefully arranged everything for her. The layout and style were exactly what she liked, and were more gentle than the decoration of the main house.

Ye Yongshun and Liu Yue were simply stunned. The furniture was of first-rate quality. Whether it was the finely carved bed frame, cabinets or antique display cabinets, they were all made of the finest materials and had exquisite workmanship. Such high-end furniture was rarely seen even in the homes of landlords in the old society.

"Xiaochuan, how much will this cost?" Ye Yongshun asked with concern.

Money is not a problem for Ye Chuan. He has saved 35 yuan over the years, not counting the living expenses for Tong Yao. It is estimated that his wife has also received tens of thousands of yuan.

"Dad, you can live here without worry. We've bought this courtyard house many years ago and have renovated it every year. It doesn't cost that much. The furniture was almost dirt cheap a few years ago and it was easy to buy."

Ye Yongshun touched the exquisitely carved canopy bed and said regretfully: "Such fine furniture was destroyed in the past. It's really a pity!"

Ye Chuan also understood this, but he was powerless and could only rely on the little power in his hands to try his best to protect some precious things.

On the night of moving, the whole family had dinner in the front yard, feeling like they were in a dream.

Ye Chuan was filled with emotion. He had bought this courtyard house nearly 20 years ago, and now he finally moved in. He bought it for a few thousand yuan back then, and after a few decades, its value would be at least hundreds of millions.

After dinner, Liu Yue stood in the backyard, looking at everything around her with a complicated expression. "Mom, what are you thinking about?"

"There's a pond over there, a grape trellis over here, and a few trees over there. I'm wondering which one is suitable for growing some vegetables?" Ye Chuan said helplessly, "Mom, do you still remember this?"

"If I don't grow vegetables, what should I do at home all day? Should I just stare at the fish pond all day?"

Tong Yao smiled and replied: "Mom, you have a good memory. There is still a piece of vacant land in the front yard that has not been used. I will come to help you prepare the land at the weekend and plant it there."

Liu Yue suddenly became happy, "Okay, then it's settled! I'll take care of the land myself, so you won't be tired."

Ye Yongshun joked, "Your life was originally pretty good, but you just like to be busy with this and that. You are destined to be a hard worker!" "What nonsense are you talking about, old man! You can sleep in the east wing tonight. You have no right to sleep in the main room today!"

Ye Chuan and Tong Yao smiled at each other. On the first day they moved into their new home, they saw their mother in such a happy mood. Such a scene was rarely seen in the previous courtyard. Although the furniture in the new home was a bit old, the furniture made of precious wood could withstand the test of time, and the color became more attractive as time went by.

At night, Ye Chuan and Tong Yao lay on the large carved bed, not feeling sleepy at all. They looked at the twinkling stars outside the window, intoxicated by the beauty of the night sky.

"Yaoyao, the house next door was renovated last year."

Tong Yao knew exactly which quiet courtyard the other party was referring to. Although the courtyard was not as spacious as the current courtyard, it was more elegant. Ran Qiuye had also lived there for a while. But she had not been back for many years. The last time she visited was five years ago. At that time, the courtyard was still quite old. They only did some stabilization work on the house and arranged a few pieces of furniture.

"How about giving it to Weiqing or Weizhen for their wedding in the future?" Tong Yao said with a smile.

Ye Chuan hugged his beloved wife and said, "The lives of the younger generations are controlled by themselves. When they get married, they may not be interested in this bungalow. This is my plan. I will leave the yard to our parents. After all, the rooms inside are spacious. I will also invite your grandparents to live with us."

Tong Yao looked at her husband in surprise, and tears of emotion instantly moistened her eyes. Since she entered the Ye family, she often thought of her relatives from her mother's side, but she always considered the feelings of her parents-in-law and her husband's thoughts, and finally did not speak about it. Who would have thought that the wish she had in her heart for many years was actually spoken out by Ye Chuan himself.

"Ye Chuan, you are so nice! The happiest thing in my life is meeting you and being willing to marry you."

Ye Chuan smiled gently and whispered: "In fact, being able to meet and have you is the most precious gift God has given me. I am not as good as you say."

Tong Yao understood what Ye Chuan said about Li Hui Kuizi and Hu Yanni, but she did not feel resentful towards her husband because of it. On the contrary, she had a feeling of admiration for Li Hui Kuizi, a corporate executive, who raised her child under tremendous pressure from public opinion. "I don't blame you. In fact, I admire her in my heart. If it were me, I might not have such courage."

Ye Chuan took a deep breath and felt extremely guilty. His actions were obviously not worthy of such an understanding, tolerant and considerate wife.

The next morning, both of them woke up late because they had talked till late last night. After Ye Chuan got up, he saw that everyone in the family was yawning. He understood that they were curious about the new environment and therefore could not sleep well.

During the meal, Ye Chuan mentioned the situation of another yard to his parents. Unexpectedly, before he could start talking, Liu Yue took the initiative to bring it up: "Xiao Chuan, our existing yard is already very spacious, why do we need to take up so much space? That property can be used by your mother-in-law and father-in-law. Not long ago, Yuxiu talked to me and she said that she felt bored at home. It would be great if she could have a place to plant some flowers."

Tong Yao was a little worried that her husband's family would not be willing to give the property to her parents to live in. She didn't expect that her mother-in-law would say it before her husband even opened his mouth. She couldn't help but shout, "Mom... You are the best mother in the world!" with tears in her voice.

Liu Yue scolded lovingly, "Silly girl, why are you crying? If I don't feel sorry for you, who else can I feel sorry for?" She looked at her daughter-in-law, feeling satisfied. Even though she was almost forty years old, she still looked young. In addition, the children she raised were all beautiful. It can be said that she had made a great contribution to the Ye family.

After breakfast, Ye Chuan did not rush to work, but drove with his wife to his parents-in-law's house. The situation here is roughly the same, almost every household has a house built without permission, making it quite inconvenient to pass through.

Wang Yuxiu was quite surprised to see her daughter and son-in-law visiting. "Xiaochuan, Yaoyao, why are you two back? Today is not Monday, shouldn't we go to work?"

The couple walked into the house and saw their father-in-law Tong Yousheng sitting there drinking tea and reading a newspaper. Tong Yousheng, who was born as a worker, had retired early and was now enjoying a leisurely life. In contrast, Ye Chuan's father Ye Yongshun was still working as a cadre in the steel mill and was still some distance away from retirement.

"Hello, father-in-law!" Seeing Tong Yousheng coming out, Ye Chuan greeted him politely and then said, "Yaoyao and I came to discuss something with the two elders."

"Oh, what's going on?" Wang Yuxiu was busy trimming the flowers and plants, and she stopped what she was doing immediately after hearing this. "Mom and Dad, I noticed that there are quite a lot of illegal buildings around this place."

Wang Yuxiu sighed helplessly, "That's true. Housing is very tight right now. We only have your father and I, and we haven't expanded into a new building. However, the expansion of our neighbors' homes has seriously encroached on our land. Your father argued with the neighbors several times over this, but to no avail."

She looked at her son-in-law with eyes full of expectation - if he came forward to help mediate, she thought the neighbors would give him some face.

Tong Yousheng, who was always kind and honest, didn't want to make the topic heavy, so he tried to divert his attention, "Xiaochuan, how do you feel about moving into your new home? Your mother has been saying that she wants to go there to celebrate."

Wang Yuxiu was dissatisfied with her husband's sudden change of subject. She just curled her lips at him slightly and did not make any further rebuttal.

In response, Ye Chuan smiled and said, "Mom and Dad, when I bought that courtyard house, I also bought a small courtyard. Although the area is not as large as the former, it can accommodate five or six rooms."

Wang Yuxiu and Tong Yousheng did not respond. They did not quite understand what their son-in-law meant.

"Yaoyao and I have discussed it. You two elders don't need to stay here and sulk anymore. Just move to the small courtyard over there. If your grandparents are willing, you can go with us."

Wang Yuxiu waved her hands quickly, "No, no, no, your father and I are fine living here, so let's leave the house to the children." She followed her father to study since she was young, and she has always been very clear about the boundaries between her husband's family and her own family. Although she has a good relationship with Liu Yue, it is hard to guess who is thinking about the house. In comparison, it is better to continue living here. She and her husband don't feel crowded, but sometimes they feel a little wronged.

Tong Yao walked over, took her mother's arm, and said in a coquettish tone: "Mom, you and Dad should move over. It was my mother-in-law who took the initiative to ask Ye Chuan to let you go over."