Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

He Yuzhu said, "It was because of your mother-in-law that I didn't agree to your marriage with Jianjun. But seeing how much you two loved each other, I reluctantly agreed. And Jianjun has been pretty good to you over the years. That's why I didn't say anything."

Liu Lan came over and agreed, "Yushui, you and Jianjun have worked together for so many years. It's easy to apply for a house from the factory. I advise you to move out as soon as possible! If Jianjun doesn't agree, you can divorce him. There's still room for you and your children at home."

He Yushui hesitated. To be honest, Yan Jiekuang and He Yuzhu's words did not move her. But Liu Lan's words made her waver.

Li Jianjun, who was chatting with Yan Jiefang nearby, saw that He Yushui looked a little strange, so he immediately ran over and asked, "Yushui, what's wrong with you?!"

He Yushui said, "Jianjun, let's apply to the company for a house. Let's live separately from your mother! The two of us will subsidize your mother 20 yuan a month for living expenses, what do you think?!"

Li Jianjun sighed and said, "Okay! After the Chinese New Year, I will apply to my company."

Yan Jiekuang and He Yuzhu looked at each other, and He Yuzhu said, "Jianjun, bring Yushui and the children to our house when you have time. Our house is big, and you can stay there if you want."

Li Jianjun nodded silently and said, "Brother, I understand."

He Yuzhu then looked at He Yushui and warned, "Yushui, Jianjun often has to work night shifts. If you are not comfortable living at home, bring the children back. Your sister-in-law has kept your room for you."

"Brother!" He Yushui couldn't hold back her tears anymore and hugged He Yuzhu tightly from behind.

He Yuzhu laughed! Yan Jiekuang and Xu Damao also laughed. Only Li Jianjun's face turned very ugly. Li Jianjun was not stupid. He knew that He Yuzhu's words were meant for him. Although Li Jianjun was good to He Yushui, he was a bit foolishly filial.

A little after eleven o'clock in the morning, just as we were about to start the meal, an unexpected person arrived.

"Hey! Why is it so lively today?!"

Yan Bugui and Xu Wude heard the voice and turned to look at the entrance of the middle courtyard. Yan Bugui smiled and said, "He Daqing, what brings you here today?!"

He Daqing replied: "Well, I heard that my eldest grandson was admitted to university. I was so happy that I came back to see him."

He Yuzhu put down the spatula in his hand and walked over with He Yushui. He Yuzhu showed a surprised expression on his face and said, "Grandpa, you are really back?!"

He Daqing replied: "I may not come back for other people's affairs, but I have to come back for my eldest grandson's affairs." After saying that, He Daqing looked at He Yushui.

With tears in her eyes, He Yushui sobbed a few times, unable to hold back any longer, she shouted "Dad!" and threw herself into He Daqing's arms. He Daqing didn't know where to put his hands. After about ten seconds, He Daqing mechanically put his hands on He Yushui's back. Patting He Yushui's back gently, He Daqing comforted her softly, "My daughter! Don't cry! You are already a mother, and you will make a fool of yourself if the children see you."

He Daqing comforted He Yushui for a long time and finally made her stop crying. He Yushui asked, "Dad, are you going to leave again after you come back this time?!"

He Daqing replied, "I'll only stay for one night. I have to go back to Baocheng early tomorrow morning. I'm relieved to see that you are all well."

He Yuzhu said, "Old man, listen to my advice. Tomorrow, I will go to Baocheng with you, and then bring our stepmother over with us. I will take care of you in your old age."

He Daqing looked at He Yuzhu and asked, "Are you really willing to support us both in our old age?!"

He Yuzhu answered decisively: "How could it be false?!"

"Okay! I'll go pick him up now!" He Daqing was about to leave. He Yushui stopped him and said, "Dinner is about to start. Why are you leaving?! You can still pick him up tomorrow!"

He Daqing smiled and replied, "She is here too, but she is embarrassed. She is staying at the guesthouse at the entrance of the alley!"

"Hi!" Yan Bugui and Xu Wude looked at each other, and Yan Bugui said, "He Yuzhu! He Yushui! What are you still standing there for? Why don't you go with your dad to pick them up?!"

"Oh!" He Yushui and He Yuzhu responded in unison, and immediately took He Daqing out of the courtyard.

After He Daqing and the others left, Xu Wood said, "Today is such a good day!"

"Yes!" Yan Bugui agreed with a smile.

Xu Damao nudged Yan Jiekuang with his elbow, then pointed his mouth towards Li Jianjun and said, "Some people may have a hard time in the future."

Yan Jiekuang said: "Whether they live well or not is none of our business. Besides, this is someone else's family affair. As outsiders, we can only watch the fun."

Xu Damao looked at Yan Jiekuang and said, "You are really conscious!"

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said nothing more. About twenty minutes later, He Yushui and He Yuzhu returned with He Daqing and their stepmother Li Xiufang. As soon as they entered the house, He Yuzhu shouted to Liu Lan, "Wife, hurry up! Clean up a room for our parents."

He Yuejin said, "Mom, move the things in my room to the study next door. I will live in the study from now on. My room will be for grandpa and grandma."

"Okay!" Liu Lan responded and immediately ran into the east wing. Not long after, Liu Lan moved all of He Yuejin's things into the side room next to the east wing.

After Liu Lan had cleaned up the room, Yan Bugui said, "It's getting late, everyone please take a seat!"

"Yes! Yes! Yes!" Xu Wude echoed and said, "Everyone, take a seat!"

He Daqing walked over to Yan Bugui and sat down, saying, "Old Yan, do you have any objection to the three of us sitting together?"

Yan Bugui and Xu Wude looked at each other. Xu Wude smiled and said jokingly: "You have such a bad temper, is it any use for us to object?!"

He Daqing shook his head and said, "It's useless!"

"That's it!" Xu Wude sat down, picked up the bottle on the table, unscrewed the lid, and poured himself a glass of wine. Just as Xu Wude was about to put down the bottle, He Daqing tapped the table next to the glass with his fingers and said, "Don't just think about yourself! What about me and Old Yan?"

Xu Wood chuckled and said, "Okay! I'll pour it for you!"

After three rounds of wine and five kinds of dishes, Yan Bugui, He Daqing and Xu Wude were almost done with the wine. Xu Wude, under the influence of alcohol, said, "He Daqing, I'm not saying anything bad about you. You are such a smart person, how could you be deceived by the deaf old woman and Yi Zhonghai, abandoning your own son and daughter to raise someone else's son?!"

Yan Bugui continued, "He Daqing, we are just neighbors, and there are things we shouldn't say. You owe Zhuzi and Yushui too much in this life. Now that you are back, you should live a good life with your son. Although Zhuzi has a bad temper and is sometimes a little sharp-tongued, he is a good person. You have such a son, which is a great deed you have accumulated in your previous life."

He Daqing said, "When I went to Baocheng with the White Widow, I regretted it not long after. I felt sorry for my children and was too embarrassed to come back. If it weren't for my old lady persuading me this time, I might not have come back. The main reason was that I was too embarrassed to come back."