Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

When they arrived at the train station, Yan Jiekuang asked Old Man Tong where he was going, and took the initiative to run to the ticket hall to buy Old Man Tong a sleeper ticket to Shengjing.

"Uncle Tong, here are your tickets. There are still two hours before the ticket inspection. I bought you a sleeper ticket because I was afraid you would get tired." Yan Jiekuang stuffed the train ticket into Old Man Tong's hand, then took out some national food coupons and stuffed them into Old Man Tong's hand, saying, "Uncle Tong, take these tickets with you as well. Be careful on the road, I won't take you in."

Old Man Tong smiled and put away the food coupons, saying, "Young man, you are a good person. I saw you buy a house today, and I know what you are thinking. If you really like courtyard houses, you can go to the alleys around Nanluoguxiang, or go to Qianbaoen Temple alley to find a man called Na Qiye. He used to be a real estate agent. Recently, I heard that he has started his old business again."

"Thank you, Uncle Tong!" Yan Jiekuang watched Old Man Tong enter the train station and was about to ride his tricycle back to the factory to report. Unexpectedly, Yan Jiecheng stopped him.

Yan Jiekuang asked: "Brother, what's the matter?!"

Yan Jiecheng looked at Yan Jiekuang and said, "When did you start the business of hauling people?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied: "Are you talking about the old man just now? He is my friend." Then he asked: "When did you come back? Why didn't you go to see Daya?!"

Yan Jiecheng replied, "I'm not like you. I have so much freedom in my work. And I can earn a lot of money. I only have two hours of rest time. After two hours, I have to leave again. I don't have time to see her." Yan Jiecheng took out 20 yuan and a grain purchase certificate and gave them to Yan Jiekuang, saying, "Take this back and give it to mom. It's Daya's living expenses."

Yan Jiekuang said, "Yan Jiecheng, the family doesn't need your help. If you really want to, go and see Daya. It only takes two hours, and half an hour from here to Daya's school. A round trip is only an hour. Can't you spend an hour with her? Even half an hour is fine." After saying that, Yan Jiekuang left Yan Jiecheng standing there in a daze, and rode away on his tricycle.

After Yan Jiekuang left, Yan Jiecheng came back to his senses. He stared at Yan Jiekuang's back for a few seconds, then turned and left.

More than half an hour later, Yan Jiecheng arrived at the gate of the elementary school where Yan Xuehong was studying. It was just noon time when school was over. Just as Yan Jiecheng was about to enter the school, the old man guarding the gate stopped him and said, "Comrade, who are you looking for?!"

Yan Jiecheng replied, "Grandpa, my daughter is studying in this school. I'm going on a business trip soon, so I came to see her."

The old man who was guarding the door took a look at Yan Jiecheng. Seeing that Yan Jiecheng was wearing a railway uniform, he hesitated for a few seconds and said, "Go in! If there is no one in the classroom, go to the cafeteria or the playground."

"Thank you, uncle!" Yan Jiecheng walked into the school gate and, relying on his memory, walked to the door of Yan Xuehong's classroom. Through the window, Yan Jiecheng saw Yan Xuehong sitting on a chair, eating lunch.

Perhaps it was the father-daughter bond. Yan Xuehong, who was having lunch, felt as if Yan Jiecheng was looking at her. She turned her head and took a look. When she saw Yan Jiecheng standing in front of the window, she couldn't help but shout, "Dad?!" Then Yan Xuehong put down her chopsticks, ran out of the classroom, and asked excitedly, "Dad, why are you here?!"

Yan Jiecheng said: "I missed you, so I came to see you."

Yan Xuehong asked: "Are you leaving again?!"

"Yes!" Yan Jiecheng nodded, pulled Yan Xuehong to the side, took out the grain book from his pocket, and said, "There are 20 yuan in the grain book. Go back and give the grain book and the money to your grandmother." Then Yan Jiecheng took out a large unity and two jins of Sijiucheng local grain coupons, gave them to Yan Xuehong, and said, "This is your pocket money. If you are hungry when you get home from school, buy yourself something to eat. Don't treat yourself badly."

"Got it!" Yan Xuehong responded, put the money, tickets and grain book into the inside pocket of his clothes, and then asked: "Dad, how long will you be gone this time?!"

Yan Jiecheng replied: "It takes about half a month to go back and forth. When I come back to rest this time, I will take you to the park."

"Okay!" Yan Xuehong responded obediently and reminded: "Dad, be careful on the road and don't tire yourself out."

"You are even more nagging than your grandmother. You are really a little housekeeper." After saying that, Yan Jiecheng reached out and rubbed Yan Xuehong's head, saying, "Go back and have dinner! I'm leaving first."

"Hey!" Yan Xuehong responded, watched Yan Jiecheng walk out of the school, sighed unconsciously, and turned to walk towards the classroom not far away.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Yan Jiekuang rode his bicycle home as usual. When the bicycle turned into Nanluoguxiang, Yan Jiekuang saw Su Zihui in front of him. Yan Jiekuang immediately accelerated and caught up with him.

"Xiaohui!" Su Zihui stopped her bike immediately when she heard someone calling her from behind.

Not long after, Yan Jiekuang came to Su Zihui's side. Su Zihui raised her wrist to check the time on her watch and asked, "Did you get off work early today?!"

Yan Jiekuang said: "I did something big today."

"What's the big deal?!" Su Zihui asked curiously.

Yan Jiekuang looked around and said, "I bought a two-story courtyard house today."

Su Zihui immediately became interested and asked, "Where is it?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied, "It's not far from here. Follow me! I'll take you to see it."

"Okay!" Su Zihui responded and got on the bicycle.

More than ten minutes later, Yan Jiekuang brought Su Zihui to Shajing Hutong, the entrance to the newly bought courtyard house. Yan Jiekuang got out of the car and said, "This is it." Then Yan Jiekuang took out the key, unlocked the door, pushed open the door, and said, "Let's go in and take a look!"

"Hey!" Su Zihui responded and walked into the door. Yan Jiekuang was afraid that the bicycles would be stolen if they were parked outside, so he carried the two bicycles into the door and closed the door.

Su Zihui looked at the layout of the front yard and walked directly into the backyard. Looking at the spacious backyard, Su Zihui asked, "Jie Kuang, how much is this yard?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied, "Five thousand." Then he asked, "How is it? This courtyard is nice, isn't it?!"

Su Zihui nodded and said, "It's pretty good."

Yan Jiekuang went on to say: "I plan to buy more houses while they are cheap now. In the future, even if we do nothing, we can live a good life just by renting them."

Su Zihui reached out and touched Yan Jiekuang's forehead, and said, "You don't have a fever? Why are you talking nonsense?"

Yan Jiekuang pushed Su Zihui's hand away and said, "You don't allow me to daydream?!" Then Yan Jiekuang released his spiritual sense and scanned the entire yard. Suddenly, Yan Jiekuang found that the space under the east ear room was empty.

Su Zihui saw Yan Jiekuang didn't say anything and asked, "What's the matter?!"

"Nothing!" Yan Jiekuang came back to his senses and replied, then said, "Let's go inside and take a look!"

"Oh!" Su Zihui responded and walked towards the main room first.

At the same time, Xu Damao happily pushed his bicycle into the courtyard, and when he saw Yan Bugui, he said, "Uncle, my silly boy passed the exam."

Yan Bugui smiled and echoed: "Congratulations!"

"Thank you, Uncle Three!" Xu Damao replied, and asked, "Did Jie Kuang and the others pass the exam?!"