Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

After lunch, Yan Jiekuang, Yan Jiefang and Su Zilong washed all the dishes. Then Yan Jiekuang and his wife stayed at home to look after the children, while the rest of the people followed Su Zilong and Yan Jiedi to a three-story courtyard house not far from here.

Many courtyard houses in Nanluoguxiang used to be the residences of officials. So the layout of many courtyard houses is similar. The three-entry courtyard house that Su Zilong bought was just part of the residence of a first-rank official. When the wind blew, the family was relegated to the farm. The house was confiscated and became an office space for a unit. So the house was not damaged. The appearance is still very intact.

When they arrived at the gate of the courtyard, Su Zilong took out the key, opened the lock on the door, pushed open the door, and led everyone in.

After walking around, Yan Bugui walked up to Su Zilong and said, "This courtyard house is nice. It's better than the one we used to live in at No. 95, Nanluoguxiang." Then he asked, "How are you going to clean it up?!"

Su Zilong said, "I plan to replace the roof and beams. After all, it's been a long time. I'm afraid the roof will leak. Secondly, check if there are any insects. Then install toilets in several rooms. Then clean up the patio, plant some trees, and put a stone table or something."

Yan Bugui did some calculations in his mind and said, "If we do this, it will cost a lot of money."

Su Zilong said: "Dad, as long as you live comfortably, it's okay to spend some money."

Jiang Bi Da sat on the railing of the corridor and said to Su Zhongguo: "Old Su, we are comrades-in-arms and relatives. You must leave a room for me here."

Su Zhongguo rolled his eyes at Jiang Bi Da and said, "Jiang Daya, you just ask for a room. If you want a house, go find that kid Zi Hao. Zi Long didn't marry your granddaughter."

Jiang Bi Da said: "I don't care about this. Anyway, I'm relying on you."

Han Hu said, "Lao Jiang and I are both alone. We'll just rely on you."

Su Zhongguo rolled his eyes and said, "It's no problem if you want to live here. You can choose any house in the front yard or the back house."

Luo Dajun said: "Everyone says that you, Old Su, are calculating. I didn't believe it. I thought you were an honest person. But now I believe it."

Su Zhongguo rolled his eyes at Luo Dajun and asked, "Why?! You want to get involved too?!"

Luo Dajun said, "I won't live with you guys! My eldest brother has already submitted a report for demobilization. He will be demobilized soon. When he comes back, the two of us will move in with him." Then Luo Dajun looked at Yan Bugui who was chatting with Su Zilong and said, "I'll ask someone later if there's a courtyard house for sale nearby. Wouldn't it be more convenient to buy one than to stay at Su's house?"

Jiang Bi Da and Han Hu looked at each other, and Jiang Bi Da said, "Old Han, how about we buy a courtyard house together?!"

"Okay!" Han Hu agreed readily, then looked at Su Zhongguo and said, "Let's buy the courtyard house here too. We won't be with you anymore!"

Yan Jiedi said, "Grandpa Jiang, you and Grandpa Han don't actually have to buy one. My sister-in-law has quite a few courtyard houses. You can ask her to lend you one."

Jiang Bidada and Han Hu hesitated for a few seconds. They shook their heads at the same time. Jiang Bidada said, "We can't keep taking advantage of Zihui and Jie Kuang. Besides, we don't need the money now."

Su Zilong walked over with Yan Bugui and asked, "What are you talking about?!"

Yan Jiedi said: "Grandpa Jiang and Grandpa Han want to buy a courtyard house nearby. Grandpa Luo also wants to buy a courtyard house nearby."

Su Zilong replied, "I thought it was something else?! So it's this?! My house is in the middle, there's a three-courtyard quadrangle on the left, a two-courtyard quadrangle on the right, and two one-courtyard quadrangle and one two-courtyard quadrangle in the back. It used to be a whole, all belonging to the residence of the former Minister of Works of the Qing Dynasty. Later, that family fell into poverty, and the houses were sold one after another, leaving only mine. However, the backgrounds of several families around were not good, and they were all sent down one after another when the storm started. Although they have all returned now, they are unwilling to stay in the country. A few days ago, one of them came to ask me if I wanted a house. Otherwise, I will go and ask for you now?!"

"Go!" Before Luo Dajun and the others could speak, Su Zhongguo's voice had already rang out. Since his grandfather had spoken, Su Zilong had no choice but to go.

About half an hour later, Su Zilong came back and brought several owners of the courtyard houses with him. Then the group followed these owners to look at the houses.

It was not until a little after four o'clock in the afternoon that Su Zilong and his group returned. Yan Jiekuang, who was busy cutting mutton, saw them coming back and asked curiously, "Why did you come back so late?!"

Yan Jiedi said, "Brother, Grandpa Luo and his family are also planning to buy a courtyard house. It just so happens that the houses next to ours are all being sold. So I took them to have a look. My father is really good at bargaining. The price has been agreed upon. We have also paid a deposit. We will come back after the National Day to complete the formalities and pay the balance."

Yan Jiekuang knew exactly where the courtyard house Su Zilong bought was. He knew all the houses over there. They were all pretty good and clean. There were no other messy residents. Yan Jiekuang said, "Zilong, go with my dad to find Lei Dajun who helped me with the house. He is the best at repairing houses in this area."

Yan Bugui asked: "Jie Kuang, what are we going to eat tonight?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied, "We're having hotpot tonight. The soup base is ready, and the side dishes are almost done. We just need to cut some beef and mutton. You guys go into the house and rest for a while, I'll be ready soon."

"Okay! Then let's go back to the house first!" After saying that, Yan Bugui led his people to the living room.

At the same time, Hong Kong City.

Lou Xiao'e helped the drunk Lou Zhenhua back home. Tan Lingya saw Lou Zhenhua lying on the sofa, drunk and unconscious, and said with some complaints: "Xiao'e, how much did your dad drink today? How did he get so drunk?!"

Lou Xiaoe replied, "Mom, please don't blame me. I tried to persuade him today, but I couldn't stop him. Not only did my dad get drunk today, but Uncle Huo and Uncle Rong were also drunk. We received an invitation from the mainland. They invited us to go to the mainland for an inspection at the end of the year."

Tan Lingya said: "Didn't we know about this a long time ago?!"

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "This time it's different from what we expected. The invitation letter was personally written by a leader who is familiar with my father."

Tan Lingya sighed and said, "Come and help get your dad back to his room."

"Oh!" Lou Xiao'e responded, and together with Tan Lingya, helped Lou Zhenhua up and walked towards the bedroom upstairs.

After a while, Butler Fu came to the bedroom door with a tray and knocked on the door. Lou Xiao'e heard the knock and opened the door. Butler Fu said, "Miss, this is the hangover soup."

"Thank you, Uncle Fu. Leave the food to me!" After saying that, Lou Xiao'e picked up the bowl on the tray, turned around and walked to the bedside, saying, "Mom, this is the hangover soup."

Tan Lingya said, "Put it by the bed! Let your dad drink it after he wakes up."