Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

After Qi Tiancheng returned home, irrepressible excitement and joy instantly bloomed on his face. Every wrinkle seemed to be filled with this great joy. He immediately called Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui together.

There was a glimmer of hope in his eyes, and he couldn't wait to tell them this good news that was like the sound of nature, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"Kids, this is great news! After many twists and turns, the leaders have finally settled the matter. Now there are only some necessary procedures left for us to complete. We must act quickly and find Yi Zhonghai to discuss writing the application with him. This step is the key among the keys. As long as it is successfully completed, our return to Heilongjiang Province will be as stable as sitting on a mountain of Tai, and it will be a sure thing!"

When Liu Guangqi and Qi Sihui heard this, their faces were instantly filled with surprise. Their brilliant smiles were like the sun shining through the thick clouds, instantly dispelling all the previous gloom and sorrow, as if the sky that had been cloudy for so long had finally ushered in the long-awaited light.

Qi Sihui's breathing was rapid due to excessive excitement. Her slender hands tightly grasped Liu Guangqi's broad and powerful hands like iron clamps, as if she wanted to convey the surging joy in her heart to him without reservation.

At this moment, her eyes were shining like the bright stars in the night sky, and the light was filled with indescribable joy and anticipation.

"Guangqi, I can't believe that all this happened so quickly! These past few days, I've been worried and restless, always feeling that I would have to endure several long months before I could get this good news. Who would have thought that happiness would come to us so quietly? It must be that God is especially blessing us! It's so exciting!" As Qi Sihui spoke, her voice trembled with excitement.

Hearing this, Liu Guangqi's weather-beaten face suddenly broke into a smile as bright as the sun.

His laughter was full of power and confidence, easily sweeping away the uneasiness and anxiety in the air.

Liu Guangqi patted his chest vigorously and agreed without hesitation: "Uncle Qi, don't worry! I will rush back to find Yi Zhonghai right now and guarantee that this matter will be handled as quickly as possible. You just need to sit at home and wait for my good news! I, Liu Guangqi, have always been reliable in doing things, and I will never let you down in the slightest!"

After saying this, he turned around and strode towards the door, leaving behind a determined and reassuring back.

It was a sunny day with a gentle breeze. Liu Guangqi walked towards the courtyard with brisk steps, full of expectations.

The moment he stepped into the courtyard, a scene and atmosphere that was familiar to the core came over him like a surging wave.

All the memories of the past kept flooding into his mind like a broken dam.

The warm times he had spent with his family, the laughter among neighbors, the spring, summer, autumn and winter in the courtyard...all of them made him feel emotional.

At this moment, a complex and subtle emotion arose in his heart, including deep concern and attachment to his family, and full of longing and yearning for a new life in the future.

However, this emotion was only fleeting, because the upcoming good news was like a burning flame, instantly igniting the excitement in his heart and spreading rapidly like wildfire.

He suppressed his excitement, took careful steps, and went back to his home first.

When he gently pushed open the door, the scene before him made him feel both friendly and warm.

I saw my father Liu Haizhong bending over, busying himself with something in the house, with beads of sweat on his forehead, but he didn't notice Liu Guangqi's return at all.

My mother sat quietly by, holding a needle and thread in her hands, mending a piece of clothing with great concentration, and chatting with my father about family matters from time to time.

The two younger brothers, Liu Guangfu and Liu Guangtian, sat beside them with bored looks on their faces, glancing at their father, then at their mother, occasionally winking at each other, as if they had absolutely no idea how to spend their free time.

Second Aunt was sitting in the house chatting with her husband when she suddenly saw a figure swaying at the door.

She looked carefully and found that it was her beloved son Liu Guangqi!

The second aunt's eyes suddenly lit up like two light bulbs, and the light was even more dazzling than seeing a rare treasure.

Then, her face, which originally looked a little tired, seemed to be cast under a spell, and immediately blossomed into an incomparably brilliant smile.

"Oh my, my Guangqi, you're finally back! I don't know how long I've been looking forward to seeing you. It's been a long time since I've seen you!"

The second aunt shouted excitedly, stood up, and walked towards the door in small steps.

At this time, Liu Guangqi had a smile on his face. That smile was as gentle and kind as the spring breeze, which made people feel warm in their hearts.

He just said, "Dad, Mom, I'm back!"

Liu Haizhong, who had been sitting on the chair, heard the noise and quickly raised his head.

When he saw his eldest son whom he had not seen for a long time, a smile of relief involuntarily appeared on his face.

That smile was full of the love and joy of a father.

"Guangqi, you little brat, why didn't you tell your family before you came back? We were totally unprepared, really!"

Although Liu Haizhong said something angry, his eyes could not hide the joy.

Liu Guangqi chuckled, scratched the back of his head, and explained sheepishly: "Dad, I was thinking of giving you two a surprise! So I didn't tell you in advance."

After saying that, he raised the bag in his hand, then strode to the table, took out the various carefully selected delicacies one by one and placed them on the table.

These foods were all specially bought by Liu Guangqi. Each one was carefully selected. They are not only delicious, but also exude tempting aroma.

Just smelling it makes people drool!

"Dad, Mom, these are all bought specially for you. They are all your favorite foods. Come and try them and see how they taste!" Liu Guangqi looked at the two elders with anticipation.

Liu Guangfu and Liu Guangtian were sitting there listlessly and bored, leaning slouched against the backs of their chairs, their eyes wandering, looking very bored.

However, when they inadvertently glanced at the dazzling array of delicious food on the table, their eyes lit up instantly, like two light bulbs that were suddenly turned on, flashing with surprise and desire.

Their eyes were wide open, their eyeballs almost popping out, staring straight at the food that exuded an enticing aroma, as if they were cast under a mysterious and powerful magic, and they were frozen in place, unable to move.

Even the action of swallowing saliva is so obvious, and the "gurgling" sound in the throat can be clearly heard.

Liu Guangfu jumped up from his seat nimbly like a lively little monkey and quickly came to the table at lightning speed.

His face was full of smiles, his mouth was wide open, revealing a row of neat white teeth, and he said to Liu Guangqi with a smile: "Brother, what delicious food did you bring us this time? Do you have the sweet and delicious cakes I've been craving for? I can't remember how long it has been since I last tasted that flavor, it really makes me craving for it!"

As he said this, he couldn't help but lick his lips with his tongue, looking very drooling.

Liu Guangqi couldn't help but smile when he saw his brother's greedy appearance.

He smiled and gently touched Liu Guangfu's head, saying softly, "Don't worry, of course we have your favorite cakes. But we have to let mom and dad try them first, after all, these things are specially bought for them by me. So, you have to be obedient and polite."

Liu Haizhong, who was standing by, also noticed the food on the table. A complex expression of relief and emotion gradually emerged on his weathered face.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, gazing at everything in front of him with a gentle gaze, and couldn't help but mutter to himself with deep emotion: "Our eldest son is still the most filial! He always thinks about the preferences of his family, what a sensible and good child..."

At the same time, the second aunt, who was busy with her work, temporarily stopped her work after hearing the conversation between the father and his two sons.

She stood up slowly and walked towards the table with light steps.

A gentle smile bloomed on Second Aunt's slightly tired but still kind face, warming people's hearts like the warm spring sun.

As she walked, she whispered, "Son, it must be very hard for you to work hard out there alone, right? Don't always worry about us old couple. You should also eat well out there and take good care of yourself..."

Liu Guangqi smiled and nodded to his mother, and said firmly: "Mom, don't worry, I know what's going on. Everything is fine for me outside, you don't have to worry about me."

At this time, the second aunt's face was filled with a happy and satisfied smile. She responded happily: "Guangqi, my dear son, your mother really loves you. By the way, how many days can you stay at home this time? I can also make you some delicious meals to nourish your body."

However, after hearing this, Liu Guangqi looked a little anxious and uneasy.

He lowered his head slightly, avoiding his mother's eager and expectant gaze, and replied softly, "Mom, I'm so sorry. I actually came back specially to bring you some food. I have a lot of important things waiting to be dealt with, so I won't eat at home today. I have to leave quickly."

Liu Haizhong, who was standing by, did not notice his son's abnormality. He still said earnestly as he did every time they parted, "Okay, son, since you have something to do, just go quickly. But don't forget to take care of yourself. No matter how important your work is, it is not as important as your health. If you are free, you must take time to come back home to visit. Our family is always thinking about you."

Liu Guangqi quickly agreed, then turned to look at his two younger brothers - Liu Guangfu and Liu Guangtian.

His eyes were filled with deep love and concern, and he gently told them, "Guangfu, Guangtian, you two must listen to your parents at home, study hard, and never be lazy or play tricks. Do you understand?"

Although they were reluctant to leave, Liu Guangfu and Liu Guangtian still nodded obediently and answered in unison: "We know, brother! Just go back to your work."

Liu Guangqi turned around and left home, his steps brisk but with a hint of nervousness, his heart full of longing and expectation for the future. Those beautiful pictures kept emerging in his mind, as if they were within reach.

After the familiar door of his home slowly closed, Liu Guangqi moved towards Yi Zhonghai's house with full concentration and caution, like a vigilant cheetah.

His originally strong and vigorous feet now became unusually light and flexible. Every step he took was as gentle as a dragonfly touching the water, as if he was afraid that the slightest noise from his feet would alarm everything around him.

At the same time, his bright eyes were like high-speed searchlights, scanning the surrounding environment without stopping for a moment.

Be it a dark corner, a narrow alley entrance or a looming figure in the distance, nothing can escape his sharp gaze.

What made him particularly worried was that he must not let other people in the yard notice his whereabouts.

Especially his strict parents and two naughty younger brothers.

Liu Guangqi's heart beat faster involuntarily whenever he thought about the possibility of being caught by them and asked about his whereabouts.

The violently beating heart seemed like a trapped beast about to break free from the restraints of the chest cavity, pounding wildly against his fragile throat, causing his breathing to become rapid and his throat to become dry.

However, despite the nervousness and anxiety in my heart, there is also a hint of irrepressible excitement hidden beneath this emotion.

This complex and intertwined feeling constantly urged him to speed up, wishing he could reach Yi Zhonghai's house in the next second.

Not long after, Liu Guangqi arrived at the door of Yi Zhonghai's house in a slightly hurried pace.

He just stood there quietly, motionless like a sculpture.

He first looked up at the tightly closed door, and a feeling of uneasiness and anxiety arose in his heart.

Then he took a deep breath, trying to suppress the emotions surging in his heart.

The breath was like a clear spring, flowing slowly and echoing in his chest, gently soothing his heart that was beating rapidly due to nervousness.

Finally, Liu Guangqi plucked up the courage, raised his hand, and gently knocked on the door in front of him.

The crisp knock on the door instantly broke the original tranquility in the yard, and it sounded particularly loud and clear in this silent atmosphere.

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