Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

Yan Jiekuang glanced at Yan Bugui indifferently and said, "I'm not talking nonsense. If you don't believe me, you can go out and ask around. There are several courtyards near us, and people who are about the same age as my brother and have similar education. Those who registered with the street office later than my brother have already been arranged with jobs."

Hearing Yan Jiekuang's words, Yan Bugui and his wife's faces changed instantly. Yan Jiecheng's face was not much better at this time. The third aunt asked hesitantly: "Old Yan, how about you go and ask Yi Zhonghai?!"

Yan Jiekuang said, "Dad, it's useless to ask him. He will definitely not admit it. Instead of waiting for the notice from the street office, it's better for you to go directly to the district labor bureau to ask. I heard that there are often recruitment unions there. You can try your luck."

Yan Bugui said with some hesitation: "I'm afraid it's not a good idea to just skip the Street Office?!"

Yan Jiecheng said, "Dad, I'll go alone. As long as our family doesn't tell anyone, no one will know. Besides, do you want to see me doing odd jobs for the rest of my life?!"

Yan Bugui sighed deeply, nodded and said, "Okay!" Then he added, "Jiecheng, we have an agreement. When you get a job, you must pay ten yuan a month for living expenses. Even if you get married and move out in the future, you still have to pay ten yuan."

"Why?" Yan Jiecheng jumped up immediately. Yan Bugui said, "Your mother and I raised you up, provided you with food and drink, don't these cost money?! What's wrong with asking you to contribute a little to the family?!"

Yan Jiecheng said: "Ten dollars is too much, right?!"

The third aunt said, "I don't think it's much! Your father only asked you to pay ten dollars, which is already a bargain for you. As the old saying goes, as long as the parents are alive, the family will not be divided. If there is no division, you must pay it back to the family as long as you make money."

Yan Jiecheng had already understood the meaning of his mother's words, and hurriedly said, "Okay! Okay! Okay! Ten dollars is ten dollars!"

Yan Bugui said: "If you get married and still live and eat at home, you can pay an extra ten yuan a month."

Yan Jiecheng said, "It's too early for me to get married! Let's not talk about this first." Then Yan Jiecheng quickly stuffed the last bite of the steamed bread in his hand into his mouth and said, "Dad, I'm done! I'm leaving first!"

At this time, Yan Jiefang also put down his bowl and chopsticks, said goodbye to his family, and followed Yan Jiecheng out the door.

Yan Jie Di had finished eating by then, and sat obediently by the side waiting. Yan Bugui and his wife looked at each other. The third aunt said, "Jie Di, go out with your mother." After that, the third aunt quickly put the dishes on the table into the pot of porridge.

"Hey!" Yan Jiedi responded obediently and followed the third aunt out.

After the door to the main room was closed, Yan Bugui looked at Yan Jiekuang and said, "Jiekuang, don't you have anything to say to me?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied, "Dad, what do you want me to say?!" Then he asked, "Do you want me to be the same as before?!"

Yan Bugui asked back: "What do you mean by that?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied: "I have lived in this courtyard for several years. Don't think that I am young and don't know anything. In the past, I could pretend to be deaf and dumb because it didn't harm my interests. But this time, I almost lost my life. Since my life is only worth five dollars, they won't let me have an easy life. I won't let them have an easy life either."

When Yan Bugui heard what Yan Jiekuang said, he was startled and said, "Boy, don't mess around!"

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "Do you think I'm a fool?! I won't use my porcelain to touch these broken stones. Don't think that some things are done secretly and no one knows. There is no wall that is impenetrable."

The gossipy fire in Yan Bugui's heart instantly ignited, and he asked with a smile: "Jie Kuang, what secrets do you know? Tell Dad."

"Dad, it's getting late. I'm going to school." After saying that, Yan Jiekuang stood up, smiled at Yan Bugui, walked to the door, opened it and walked out.

After a while, the third aunt brought Yan Jiedi into the main room and asked, "Old Yan, how is your question going?!"

Yan Bugui said: "Why did that little bastard Banggeng hit Jie Kuang with a brick for no reason? This time, Jie Kuang has finally gotten wise. From now on, our courtyard will be lively!"

"Yan Jiekuang!" Yan Jiekuang walked out of the courtyard with his schoolbag. As soon as he reached the entrance of the alley, he heard Liu Guangtian's voice behind him. Yan Jiekuang stopped, turned around and saw the Liu Guangtian brothers running up to him, and asked, "Why are you so late today?!"

Liu Guangtian glanced at Liu Guangfu and said, "It's because of this kid's procrastination. If I hadn't pulled him back, we would have both been beaten again today."

Yan Jiekuang said, "You two are so unlucky to have such a father." Then he asked, "I haven't been to school these two days. Is there anything new in school?!"

Liu Guangfu said: "What new can there be? It's still the same as always. But Banggeng has been very cocky these past two days."

Yan Jiekuang understood what was going on instantly and said with a smile: "I have two fathers, how can I not be proud?!" As he spoke, Yan Jiekuang pretended to have said something wrong and secretly looked at the Liu Guangtian brothers.

When Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu heard Yan Jiekuang's words, their eyes lit up immediately. Liu Guangtian couldn't wait to ask, "Jiekuang, isn't Banggeng's father Jia Dongxu?! Where does the other father come from?!"

Yan Jiekuang hurriedly said, "You heard it wrong!" Then he urged, "Stop talking. Otherwise you will be late for school." After that, Yan Jiekuang ran away.

Yan Jiekuang arrived at school and just sat down in his seat when his best friend Ding San walked up to Yan Jiekuang and asked, "Jiekuang, I heard that you were hit by a brick by the classmate next door?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied: "That's true. But that guy didn't follow the moral code of martial arts and attacked by surprise."

Ding San said, "This kid has been quite cocky these past few days. Do you want me to help you deal with him?!"

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "There's no need for you, Master Ding, to take action to deal with such a small bastard. It will only take me a few seconds to deal with him. But after beating the small one, there are still big and old ones to come. There's no need to get yourself into trouble." Then Yan Jiekuang whispered a few words in Ding San's ear.

After hearing what Yan Jiekuang said, Ding San showed a surprised expression on his face and asked, "Jiekuang, this can't be true?!"

Yan Jiekuang replied, "How could this be false? Ever since Banggeng was born, the hairstyle of the uncles in our yard has changed. And they even said it was for production safety." Then he reminded, "I am the only one telling you this, don't spread it around! If other people ask me, I won't admit it either."

Ding San solemnly promised: "Jie Kuang, don't worry! I, Ding San, am the most tight-lipped person. I promise I won't say anything nonsense!"

"It's getting late. Go back to your seat! Otherwise, the teacher will come and scold you again!" After sending Ding San away, Yan Jiekuang muttered in his heart: "Although you Ding San are righteous, you have inherited your mother's big mouth. It won't be long before this matter becomes known to everyone! Yi Zhonghai, Banggeng! I'll collect some interest first, and we can have fun slowly!"