Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Under Qin Huairu's tutelage, Xiao Dang and Xiao Huaihua also became masters of the White Lotus.

The two girls worked together and almost managed to turn He Xiao against his will.

If it weren't for He Xiao's secret help, Qin Huairu wouldn't have had the money to buy the other houses in the courtyard.

In the end, Qin Huairu's ambition was too great; she wanted to seize the property under Lou Xiao'e's name.

It was only by letting Lou Xiao'e and He Xiao see through the true nature of the people in the courtyard that He Xiao was prevented from becoming a fool.

In this life, the methods the two used to deal with Sha Zhu were applied to Yi Zhonghai.

However, Yi Zhonghai's purpose is very clear: he will not treat them like his own daughters, unlike Sha Zhu.

Upon seeing all this, He Yuzhu had absolutely no desire to get involved.

Now let Yi Zhonghai slowly enjoy the treatment that Sha Zhu receives.

Time continued to flow, and soon it was 1972.

That year, Yan Jiekuang, who had been sent to the countryside for several years, returned.

Yan Bugui looked at his youngest son and was still a little unaccustomed to it.

"Jie Kuang, why are you back?"

Yan Jiekuang looked at Yan Bugui as if he were looking at a stranger.

Why can't I come back?

Yan Bugui said with dissatisfaction, "How dare you talk like that? I am still your father."

"Shouldn't you have told me you were coming back?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "What did I say? Did I tell you to come back so I could figure out how much money I should give home?"

The third aunt came out of the house and scolded, "You child, how can you talk to your father like that?"

He cares about you.

Yan Jiekuang coldly replied, "No need."

Hearing that Yan Jiekuang had returned, many people came to inquire about the news.

Yan Jiecheng was no exception; he carried his son as he walked out of his house.

"Jie Kuang, when did you get back?"

There are no major conflicts among the Yan brothers. Their relationship is quite good as long as no conflict of interest arises.

"Brother, I just got back. This must be your son. He looks a lot like you."

Yan Jiecheng laughed and said, "This kid is exactly like me when I was a kid."

"So, you've come back to visit relatives?"

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "I'm not here to visit relatives. I'm here to work. I found a job at the thermos factory."

This is another major piece of news.

It's important to know that job openings are becoming increasingly scarce these days.

The educated youth who were sent to the countryside back then are all quite old now. Their parents tried every possible way to get them back to the city.

But not many actually manage to come back.

Everyone immediately looked at Yan Bugui, guessing whether he had found a way to bring Yan Jiekuang back.

They gave up after just one glance.

Everyone knows what Yan Bugui's personality is like. No one, no matter who they are, should expect him to help them for free.

He would take money even if the person was his own son.

If he were willing to help his son, he wouldn't have sent Yan Jiekuang to the countryside.

"Jie Kuang, how did you find a job?" Qin Huairu asked anxiously.

Bang Geng was only one year later than Yan Jiekuang, so he had been in the countryside for three years.

Qin Huairu especially hopes that Bang Geng can come back.

Yan Jiekuang said, "Of course, he came back through normal recruitment channels."

Qin Huairu continued to ask, "Jie Kuang, I'm asking you, how did you find this job?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "When I have nothing to do, I often come to the capital for a stroll. On one occasion, I helped the thermos factory and saved them from losses."

They gave me a job opening.

Such an opportunity sounds like something you can only come across once in a lifetime.

Many people were shocked by the news of Yan Jiekuang's return to the capital.

"When did you get back? How come we didn't know?"

Yan Jiekuang explained, "I didn't go back to the courtyard house, how could you know?"

The third aunt said discontentedly, "You went back to the capital, but you didn't even come to see your father and me." Yan Jiekuang said, "I wanted to come back, but I didn't have any money."

If I come back, I'll have to pay your living expenses and accommodation fees.

I only earn ten work points a day, not enough to make up that much money.

Everyone else knew the Yan family's rules and burst into laughter.

The three women were about to say something when Yan Bugui stopped them. He didn't want to embarrass himself any further.

Qin Huairu, however, was not giving up: "Jie Kuang, is your factory still hiring? Can you give Bang Geng a job?"

You have no idea how much hardship Bang Geng endured.

If they didn't beg for food every year, they simply couldn't survive.

You grew up with Banggeng, you've played together since you were little. Now that you have a job, you can't ignore him.

People from the Yan family are born with a knack for scheming.

Yan Jiekuang was no exception.

"Do you think jobs at the thermos factory are as easy as cabbages, that you can just grab one whenever you want? This is the last spot I have."

If Qin Huairu refused to give up, he said, "Then could you give this spot to Banggeng?"

Don't worry, I won't let you suffer. I'll give you twenty, no, I'll give you fifty yuan.

With this money, you can travel around Beijing more; you might even find a better job.

Yan Jiekuang was almost laughing out of anger.

It took him a lot of effort to get this job.

You think you can get a job just by helping someone out? What are you thinking?

There are other reasons as well.

These are reasons that cannot be told to others.

"Sister Qin, stop dreaming. There's no way I'm giving up my job opportunity to someone else."

Yan Jiedi walked in from outside and saw Qin Huairu entangled with Yan Jiekuang, so she guessed her purpose.

"Brother, what are you doing?"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Yan Jiekuang shook off Qin Huairu and even used his luggage to block her.

"Jie Di, you've come."

Yan Jiedi said to Qin Huairu, "Sister-in-law Jia, could you please stop bothering my brother?"

How can he get married if others see this?

Yan Jiekuang said with disdain, "That's right, Sister Qin, I already said I won't give the job to Bang Geng."

This job was something I worked really hard to get.

Qin Huairu knew it wouldn't be easy, but she didn't give up. She turned around and went to find Yi Zhonghai.

Seeking help from Yi Zhonghai when in trouble is the Jia family's survival instinct.

Yan Jiedi instructed Yan Jiekuang: "Brother, you must not be soft-hearted. If you miss this opportunity, you will be stuck in Fangshan for the rest of your life."

Yan Jiekuang smiled and said, "I understand."

Yan Jiedi said, "Let's go. I'll take you to find Brother Zhu and ask him."

If he agrees, he'll let you stay at his house for a few days.

If you don't agree, then forget it.

Yan Jiekuang said, "Please talk to Brother Zhu for me. I'll stay for a maximum of seven days. Once my work is arranged, I'll move out."

Yan Jiedi turned her head and glanced at the Yan family, then asked in a low voice, "Why don't you just stay at the factory? Why did you have to come back here?"

Yan Jiekuang explained in a low voice, "I came back this time not only to settle down at work, but also to get married."

I'll transfer my household registration back in the next couple of days, and then I'll get my marriage certificate.

I've finally realized that we can't rely on our parents when it comes to marriage.

"You're so smart; you found a godfather and escaped their scheme."

Yan Jiedi led him toward He Yuzhu's house, asking along the way, "What happened? Where did you find your girlfriend?"

Yan Jiekuang whispered, "He's an educated youth who was sent to the countryside with me."

Her father was an official in the song committee of the thermos factory. It was thanks to his guidance that I was able to return to the city.

Yan Jiedi then understood what was going on: "When you see Brother Zhu later, you must tell him the truth. Otherwise, he won't let you stay at his house."

Yan Bugui watched as his two children walked towards the central courtyard, his teeth clenched in anger.

He just couldn't understand why his child would treat him like that. (End of Chapter)