Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

Time passed quickly like sand in an hourglass, and in the blink of an eye, another month had passed. Because of food shortages, the school started summer vacation early. At this time, Yan Jiecheng's wedding room had been prepared. Although Yan Bugui and his wife followed Yan Jiecheng to Yu Li's house to discuss the wedding date that day, both families were unhappy because of the wedding house issue. But the date was finally set, on August 1st. And on the day of the engagement, Yan Bugui directly pointed out that after Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li got married, they would live alone. Yu Li's parents did not agree at first, but after thinking about it carefully, they thought that there were also advantages for their children to live alone, so they agreed.

"Oh?! Uncle, is Xie Cheng's wedding room ready?!" He Yuzhu walked slowly into the courtyard with a lunch box in his hand, looked at Yan Jiefang who was busy cleaning, and asked with a smile.

Yan Bugui replied: "It's done!"

He Yuzhu peeked inside through the window and asked, "Why is there an attic?!"

Yan Bugui replied: "Wouldn't the house be smaller if it was divided in the middle?! There are ways to make it smaller. The attic can be used for sleeping. Downstairs is the living room. Even if guests come to stay for a while, it's no problem."

He Yuzhu nodded and said, "You know what, after this change, the house is really a lot bigger."

Yan Bugui smiled and asked, "Shazhu, do you want to modify the house like this too?!"

He Yuzhu said, "Let's not do it for now. Let's talk about it later!" Then he changed the subject and said, "Uncle, I don't know who Jia Dongxu got the upper hand from. He won't sweep the floor today. He will go to the foundry to shovel sand."

Yan Bugui said: "Sand casting is a labor-intensive job, and the monthly ration is much more than that of sweeping the floor. The Jia family can also reduce some of the burden."

He Yuzhu smiled and joked: "With Jia Dongxu's character, you still expect him to reduce the burden? You should go back to sleep!"

Yan Bugui asked: "What?! What's the story behind this?!"

He Yuzhu looked around and said, "Jia Dongxu has hooked up with Ma Liu from the alley. He always tries to find a chance to play a few games every day at work."

Yan Bugui was shocked and said, "This is not a good thing." Then he asked, "Didn't anyone persuade him?!"

He Yuzhu replied: "With Jia Dongxu's character, who would be willing to persuade him?! Even if someone did, it would be useless."

Yan Bugui hesitated for a few seconds and said, "Everyone has their own aspirations!" Then Yan Bugui saw that no one was following He Yuzhu, so he asked, "Where are your wife and children?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "My father-in-law sent someone to bring a message a few days ago. So my wife came to give him some things, and the child insisted on going with her, so I didn't stop her."

As soon as He Yuzhu finished speaking, Jia Dongxu came in from outside humming a tune. Jia Dongxu clearly saw Yan Bugui and He Yuzhu were there, but he pretended not to see them. He walked right past them. When Jia Dongxu entered the middle courtyard, He Yuzhu couldn't help but mutter, "Who is this person?!"

Yan Bugui replied: "Can't you see that? This is definitely a villain getting ahead."

Yan Jiekuang walked out of the room and said with a smile: "Brother Zhuzi, have you noticed that Jia Dongxu now has a hint of Xu Damao's past?"

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and agreed, "You're right. That's true. But then again, Xu Damao has become much more restrained since he got married. Now he's like a transparent person in the courtyard."

"Who is the invisible man?!" Speak of the devil and he will appear. Before He Yuzhu finished speaking, Xu Damao came in from outside pushing a bicycle. He Yuzhu said, "We are praising you!"

Yan Bugui asked: "Da Mao, what is the situation in the countryside now?!"

Xu Damao said, "Uncle San, don't mention it! It's good enough that people in the countryside are not starving to death now. I just got the news that starting next month, everyone's ration will be reduced by 20% from the current level. Children are not included in this reduction."

Yan Bugui asked: "Da Mao, this is just your quota. Is it enough for you and your wife?!"

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Third Uncle, who am I, Xu Damao?! I have already found a job for my wife. Her household registration has also been transferred here."

He Yuzhu asked curiously: "Xu Damao, what kind of job did you find for your wife?!"

Xu Damao replied, "I have a buddy whose sister and brother-in-law went to join the army. His sister works at the post office, and I got the job when I heard about it. My wife is working at the post office at the corner of our alley now."

"Xu Damao, you are really good! I never realized that you are so generous to your wife!" He Yuzhu praised Xu Damao with a smile. Xu Damao looked smug and said, "If you don't love your own wife, who else can you love?!"

"That's true!" He Yuzhu echoed, saying, "I don't want to chat with you anymore. I have to go back to cook! See you later!"

Watching He Yuzhu leave, Xu Damao said, "Since He Yuzhu came back from Baocheng, he has changed completely."

Yan Jiekuang said: "Brother Damao, you have changed. How can He Yuzhu not change?!"

"That's true!" Xu Damao muttered and pushed his bicycle towards the backyard.

Yan Bugui looked at Yan Jiekuang and asked, "What are you planning now?!"

Yan Jiekuang said, "Just now, Shazhu mentioned Jia Dongxu's matter. I always feel that there is something fishy about it."

"No way?!" Yan Bugui muttered in disbelief.

Yan Jiekuang said: "Anyway, time will tell."

"Dad, what's this?" Yan Jiefang came running in from outside, pushing his bicycle. Yan Bugui took a look at the bucket hanging on the handlebars of the bicycle and said, "I didn't expect that you have a talent for fishing!"

Yan Jiefang smiled and said, "My skills are not good, I rely on the fishing rod and bait given by Jie Kuang. Otherwise, I really can't catch any fish."

Yan Bugui looked at the fishing rod on Yan Jiefang's bicycle with some urgency and asked, "Jie Kuang, when will you get me a fishing rod like this?!"

Yan Jiekuang said, "Dad, the box I gave you a few days ago contained a fishing rod. Didn't you see it?!"

"Oops?! I put the box away and forgot to look at it. I'll go and check it now." After saying that, Yan Bugui hurried back to his room.

Yan Jiekuang asked, "Second brother, what else is missing in your room?!"

Yan Jiefang replied: "I don't lack anything in my house now. If there is anything missing, I will find a way myself. If there is really no other way, I will come to you again. It's embarrassing for me, as your brother, to keep asking you for help."

At the same time, Jia Dongxu returned home, slumped in a chair, and said to Jia Zhang with a smile: "Mom! I was transferred to the sand casting workshop today. Starting from next month, my salary will be restored to 41.5 yuan, and the ration will also be restored to 55 kilograms."

"That's a good thing!" Jia Zhang agreed, walked to Jia Dongxu's side, and asked curiously: "Dongxu, who did you find to get the connection?!"

Jia Dongxu replied: "Don't worry about who you find. Anyway, there are still good days ahead for our family."

Jia Zhang nodded in agreement, looked at Qin Huairu, and said, "Qin Huairu! You must work hard! Give birth to a big fat boy for our Jia family as soon as possible." Seeing that Qin Huairu did not respond, Jia Zhang asked, "Did you hear that?!"