Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

"What?!" Yan Bugui's eyes suddenly lit up and asked, "Is this news true?!"

Yan Jiekuang said: "Would a big boss lie to me?! But this matter has not been finalized yet, so you must not spread it. Just keep it clear in your heart."

The three aunts said, "Now that you are back, you still need to find a job! There are more people than jobs in Beijing right now. Can you find a job now that you are back?!"

Yan Jiekuang laughed and said, "Xiaohui's parents will help find a solution when the time comes. You don't have to worry. The most important task for both of you now is to keep your bodies healthy. When I come back, I will take you out for a walk."

Yan Bugui laughed and said, "Your mother and I are just waiting to enjoy your blessing."

After Yan Jiekuang left, the third aunt said, "Old Yan, we have three sons. The second and third sons are good. Why did the eldest son grow up crooked?!"

Yan Bugui sighed and said, "Old woman, this is also my fault. I never expected to be poor even though I had enough to eat and wear. If it weren't for Jie Kuang, I might not have woken up until now. Our family wouldn't be like this now. Maybe this family would have broken up a long time ago."

The third aunt sighed and said, "This is just because of poverty."

Yan Jiekuang returned to his room, and Su Zihui asked, "What's wrong?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied: "What else can I do?! My eldest brother knew I was back and came to our house to cause trouble. But it has been resolved now. I will accompany you to our father's school tomorrow."

“What’s the matter?!” Su Zihui looked at Yan Jiekuang with a puzzled look on her face, and then asked, “Why are you going to my father’s school for no reason?!”

Yan Jiekuang walked to the bedside and sat down, saying, "My father is afraid of the long night and many dreams. I will transfer the job to you tomorrow. Wait until the procedures here are completed. I will go back to the Northeast and complete the procedures for you there. You don't have to go back to the Northeast after you are out of confinement."

Su Zihui snuggled into Yan Jiekuang's arms and said, "I don't want to be separated from you."

Yan Jiekuang stroked Su Zihui's back and consoled her, "Our separation is only temporary. Maybe soon grandpa and his family will be rehabilitated, and I will be able to come back. By then, our family will be reunited."

Su Zihui looked up at Yan Jiekuang and asked, "Why are you so nice to me?!"

Yan Jiekuang laughed and joked, "You've got me hooked. If I don't treat you well, wouldn't that be hard on myself?"

"Humph! You only know how to bully me!" Su Zihui lowered her head in embarrassment. Yan Jiekuang sighed and said, "I'll be there for Grandpa and the others. Don't worry!"

"Yeah! I'm relieved!" Su Zihui replied, resting her head on Yan Jiekuang's chest, listening to Yan Jiekuang's heartbeat, and muttering to herself: "It would be great if time could stop."

There was no conversation that night. The next morning, after breakfast, Yan Jiekuang accompanied Su Zihui and Yan Bugui to the Red Star Primary School. It was all due to the good relationship they had when they assembled bicycles and radios. When Yan Bugui arrived at the school, he did not encounter any difficulties and completed the procedures for Su Zihui to replace him. Because Su Zihui's due date was approaching, the school was very considerate and asked Su Zihui to come back to work after giving birth and maternity leave.

After leaving the school gate, Yan Bugui turned his head to look at the school behind him and said, "Jie Kuang, you go back with your wife first! I'll go shopping by myself."

"Hey!" Yan Jiekuang responded and accompanied Su Zihui home.

"Third brother!" Yan Jiekuang and Su Zihui had just turned into the alley when they heard Yan Jiedi's voice behind them.

Yan Jiekuang and Su Zihui stopped and turned around to see Yan Jiedi running towards them. Yan Jiekuang asked, "You weren't in school today, why are you back?!"

Yan Jiedi replied: "Who made me, your sister, smart and good at studying?! The school arranged for me and several other classmates to go to the Cultural Relics Bureau for internship. I just completed the formalities today. I will start work officially next Monday."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "I never thought that the little girl who followed me around back then would be going to work in the blink of an eye. To celebrate your start of work, your sister-in-law and I will give you a bicycle."

"That's great! Brother! Sister-in-law! I love you so much!" After saying that, Yan Jiedi hugged Yan Jiekuang unconsciously.

Yan Jiekuang said hurriedly: "Girl, don't be crazy! Be careful of the baby in your sister-in-law's belly."

"Ouch! I'm too excited! Sister-in-law, I'm sorry!" Yan Jiedi smiled innocently. Su Zihui said, "It's okay! After lunch, let your brother accompany you to buy a bicycle."

"Thank you, sister-in-law!" Yan Jiedi smiled, supported Su Zihui, and walked towards home.

"Mom!" Yan Jiedi's voice rang out as soon as they entered the courtyard gate. The third aunt heard the call, ran out from the main room, and asked, "Why are you back today?!"

Yan Jiedi replied, "I went to the internship unit today to handle the formalities. I will start my internship next Monday. The internship salary is 20 yuan per month. If I am retained by the unit after the internship, the monthly salary will be 38 yuan, and 43 yuan per month after becoming a regular employee." Then she asked, "Where's my dad?!"

Yan Jiekuang said, "Dad is still hanging around in the back! Today, our dad went to the school to handle the replacement procedures. Let your sister-in-law take over his job."

Yan Jiedi smiled and said, "This is a good thing!" Then she asked, "Brother, your sister-in-law is back, what are you going to do?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied: "Your sister-in-law just came back first. Your brother will be back in two years. You don't have to worry about me."

Yan Jiedi said, "As long as sister-in-law comes back, I won't worry about you! Sister-in-law, I'll help you back to your room. Let's have a good chat."

"This girl!" Yan Jiekuang couldn't help but grumble as he watched Yan Jiedi helping Su Zihui back to her room. He looked at the third aunt and said, "Mom! I'll go buy a roast duck and be back soon."

"Go! Go early and come back early!" Then the third aunt asked, "Do you have enough money in your pocket?!"

Yan Jiekuang smiled and asked, "Mom! When have you ever seen me short of money?!" After that, Yan Jiekuang walked out of the door with a smile.

Not long after Yan Jiekuang left the courtyard, Yan Bugui came back. Yan Bugui asked, "I saw Jiekuang go out just now. What did he go out for?!"

The third aunt said, "Jie Di is back. The school assigned her to the Cultural Relics Bureau for internship. She just completed the formalities today. Jie Kuang went to buy a roast duck to celebrate."

"Ouch?!" Yan Bugui's eyes lit up instantly and he said, "This is great news! Today is a double blessing for our family. We should celebrate." Then he said with a grin, "Jie Kuang should just buy a roast duck. Isn't that too little?!"

The third aunt said, "How can you, as a father, not know what kind of temper Jie Kuang has? Just wait and see!"

Yan Bugui agreed: "I'm going to have a couple of drinks later." Then he asked: "Where's Jie Di?!"

The third aunt replied, "In his brother's room. He is talking to Xiaohui!"

Yan Bugui muttered, "All we need now is Jie Kuang. When Jie Kuang comes back, our family will be complete." Yan Bugui thought of Yan Jiefang and said, "Wait a minute, I'll call Jiefang and ask them to come back for dinner the day after tomorrow, Sunday. Old lady, remember to cook a few more dishes on Sunday."