Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

The third aunt snorted coldly, looked at Yan Bugui with murderous intent and said, "Don't I know you? You are just too proud. I tell you, from now on, you can go fishing. But you can't go alone. What if something happens to you? What should I do?!"

Yan Bugui immediately gave in and said, "Okay! Isn't it enough that I promise you?!"

"You're smart!" The third aunt muttered and followed Yan Bugui home.

Soon after Yan Jiecheng went to Quancheng, Yu Li worked for two days and finally bought all the furniture. It was probably to save money, because all the furniture Yu Li bought didn't cost more than 50 yuan. The most valuable items were probably the two camphorwood boxes.

Time soon came to August 1st. Early in the morning, Yan Jiecheng got up early and started to dress up. Although Yan Jiecheng was a little ugly, he still looked decent after a little dressing. Because the things had been put in the new house in advance, today he just wanted to pick up Yu Li to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get the marriage certificate. So there didn't need to be too many people. Just after eight o'clock in the morning, Yan Jiecheng went out with a shoulder bag on his back and rode the bicycle he borrowed from Yan Jiekuang. At 8:28, Yan Jiecheng arrived at Yu Li's door on time. After distributing wedding candies, Yan Jiecheng picked up Yu Li as he wished. At 8:48, Yan Jiecheng drove Yu Li to the door of the Civil Affairs Bureau. Because they had brought everything, Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li quickly received their marriage certificate.

After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Yu Li asked, "Where are we going now?!"

Yan Jiecheng replied: "Of course I'm going home! Put your things down first, and I'll take you to Quanjude for a meal. It's to celebrate our marriage."

Yu Li sat on the back of the bicycle and asked, "Jie Cheng, there are only two of us. Isn't that too few people?"

Yan Jiecheng was stunned for a moment, then said, "Wife, it's not that I don't want to invite more people. It's just that the money in my pocket is only enough for the two of us."

Yu Li reached out her hand to the soft flesh on Yan Jiecheng's waist and asked, "Didn't you give me all your money? Where did you get the money?!"

Yan Jiecheng, who was full of desire to survive, said hurriedly: "It's the subsidy for studying. Look, I haven't had time to give it to you yet."

"It's not good for a man to be without some money. Forget it!" Yu Li consoled herself and said, "Forget it this time. If you dare to hide your own money next time, I'll show you how I'll deal with you! Since you don't have enough money, then we won't invite anyone. We'll eat by ourselves."

Yan Jiecheng smiled and agreed, "Wife, that's right! Besides, we will live together in the future, not with anyone else. Why bother about so many things?!" After that, Yan Jiecheng got on his bicycle and rode slowly home.

On the way back, Yu Li asked, "Xie Cheng, are you really separating from your parents?!"

"Yeah!" Yan Jiecheng responded, "It's not me who wants to split up. They proposed it, and I agreed. Even if we don't split up, we won't get any advantage. Besides, our rations are not small. Except when I'm resting, I basically eat three meals a day at work. There will be a lot left over every month. When the time comes, the extra food can be used to pay for the food coupons. Isn't that great?!"

After hearing what Yan Jiecheng said, Yu Li laughed and said, "You are really good at calculating!"

Yan Jiecheng replied: "My father used to say that if you have enough food and clothes, you will not be poor, but if you don't plan well, you will be poor. Although he rarely mentions this sentence now, I think it is right. If I don't divide the family, in addition to paying more money to the family every month, I will also have to pay for my own food. If you calculate it all, I will lose at least 20 yuan a month. Isn't it good to use this 20 yuan for our lives?!"

Yu Li thought about it carefully and felt that what Yan Jiecheng said was true. Yu Li agreed to Yan Jiecheng's marriage. However, Yu Li regretted it two months later. However, the matter had already been settled, and it was useless to regret it.

After returning to the courtyard, Yan Jiecheng put away his things, said hello to his family, and went out with Yu Li. Looking at the backs of Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li, Yan Jiefang said, "These two are really interesting! They didn't eat at home on the first day of their marriage, but went out to eat."

Yan Jiekuang added, "Second brother, don't complain about sour grapes. We have already separated. What they eat has nothing to do with us. Besides, our lunch today was not bad. If you don't believe me, go to the kitchen and take a look?!"

After hearing what Yan Jiekuang said, Yan Jiefang glanced towards the kitchen and said, "Forget it! Otherwise, mom will kick you out."

"Brother, can you play with me?!" At this time, Yan Jiedi walked up to Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang and asked. Yan Jiefang picked up Yan Jiedi and said, "Let's go! Brother will play with you!"

As time went by, it was soon mid-November. As the drought became more severe, food became increasingly scarce. The rations were adjusted accordingly. Basically, every household in the city was not full but not starving.

"Third Auntie, I heard you went to the grain store. Did you buy any grain?!"

The third aunt replied, "I went early today and was at the front of the line, so I was able to buy it. The corn flour sold in the grain store now is not as pure as it used to be. It has corn kernels mixed in it."

"These days, it's good to have something to eat!" Old Xie next to him replied, "Last night, I went to the pigeon market, and the food prices there were completely incomprehensible. Not only does the price change every day, it also changes every hour. And the supply still cannot keep up with the demand."

The third aunt listened at the door for a while, but she didn't want to stay there any longer, so she carried the bag of grain and walked into the courtyard gate.

It was almost noon, and the old men and women who usually chatted at the door had gone back to their own homes. The courtyard door was empty, and no one could be seen. Yan Jiekuang came back on his bicycle. As soon as he pushed the bicycle into the yard, the third aunt heard the noise and came out of the house. Seeing the two cloth bags on the back seat of the bicycle, the third aunt's eyes suddenly lit up. She immediately helped Yan Jiekuang move the things into the house.

After Yan Jiekuang sat down, the third auntie couldn't wait to open the cloth bag, and saw the fine flour and cornmeal inside, and said, "Jiekuang, it's not easy to get these things now, right?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied, "It's OK for me. Mom, be careful when cooking. Don't let outsiders know what we are eating?!" Then Yan Jiekuang took out a small bag of dried shepherd's purse from his schoolbag and said, "This is what they gave me. Just soak it in water when you eat it."

The third aunt said, "Okay! I'll use this to make dumplings later." Then she asked, "Why did you come home so early today?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied: "I had physical education class in the afternoon, so I just asked for leave and came back. Besides, there aren't many people in school right now. It doesn't matter whether I go or not."

The third aunt sighed and said, "It's all because of the food shortage!"

At this time, Jia Zhang's crying sound came from the middle courtyard. After listening carefully, I realized that Qin Huairu was pregnant. Because there was not enough food at home, Jia Zhang was going crazy in the yard.

After listening for a while, the third aunt said, "This Jia Zhang is really something. Whoever becomes her daughter-in-law will be unlucky for the rest of his life."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Please tell my father about this later. The Jia family might cause trouble for my father and Liu Haizhong tonight."