Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"Look how smug you are," Yingzi said, running up to him and taking his arm.

They returned to the compound happily, and before they even entered the house, Yingzi could smell the aroma of meat.

"You stewed meat?" Yingzi let go of him and went to the stove to lift the pot lid to take a look.

"Yes, I stewed some cured meat." Yang Jianguo propped up the bicycle and locked it.

After finishing, he went inside and said with a smile, "The taste should be alright, but the pancakes don't look very appealing."

Look at the pancakes stuck to the side of the pot, some square, some crooked.

There are also two that look like oblique quadrilaterals and triangles.

The top was all wrinkled and crumpled, and Yingzi laughed so hard she almost choked: "Jianguo, this pancake of yours... I've never seen anything like it before."

Seeing that she made him laugh, Yang Jianguo laughed along with her.

For a moment, the room was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.

Ran Qiuye, who was resting in the house across the street and watching Sha Zhu cook, heard this.

Looking outside, he asked, "Are they always like this?"

"That's right, all day long, Jianguo's family is laughing non-stop in this courtyard."

"I don't know if it's because Yingzi loves to laugh, or because Jian Guo is so capable."

Hearing him say that, Ran Qiuye said, "Then it must be the latter. We know Yingzi, after all."

Sha Zhu turned around, grinned foolishly, and said, "Yes, my wife is right."

Ran Qiuye was amused by his silly appearance.

She turned her body with feigned arrogance and said, "Hurry up, I'm starving."

"Alright, I'll have you having a hot meal of stir-fried sausage with garlic right away. I guarantee it'll be delicious."

"Let me tell you, I had a master chef make these sausages. There's only a little bit left, and it'll be gone once you finish them."

"You should eat a little more later, I guarantee you'll love it."

As Sha Zhu spoke, he began serving the dishes.

He divided the stir-fried garlic and sausage into two portions, one larger and one smaller.

"Wait a moment, I'll send this over so that Jianguo and his wife can have a taste."

Hearing him say that, Ran Qiuye replied, "Alright, I'll go!"

"You're going?" Sha Zhu glanced at her and laughed, "Aren't you worried about the cost?"

Ran Qiuye glared at him and chuckled, "Why would I feel sorry for you? Don't you think the people of Jianguo don't let anyone suffer a loss?"

"That's right. Ever since he got married, he's never let anyone suffer a loss."

"Once upon a time..."

Sha Zhu smacked his lips: "Well, let's not talk about the past. Anyway, things are fine now."

He wasn't very familiar with the Yang family before.

When Yang Jianguo was a child, he was a well-behaved boy who stayed indoors all day.

Who knows what he was like before?

If Uncle Yang hadn't passed away, he might not have the abilities he has now!

As they say, people are all forced into their current state by the pressures of life.

Whether it's good or bad, only Jian Guo himself knows the truth.

I put on my shoes, but not my clothes.

Ran Qiuye opened the door, picked up the plate, and went out.

I jogged a few steps and arrived at Yang Jianguo's doorstep.

The curtains were open, allowing a clear view into the room.

The two were fiddling with the phonograph, intending to play a piece of music.

Look at the two of them, their bodies pressed together, their heads touching, so sticky.

Ran Qiuye covered her mouth and chuckled: "Ahem, Yingzi..."

Yingzi, who was being all lovey-dovey with her husband, quickly turned around.

Upon seeing that it was Ran Qiuye, she shyly brushed a stray hair behind her ear and said, "Teacher Ran, please come in!"

"I wouldn't dare go in, I'm afraid I'd drown in the sugar," Ran Qiuye joked, stretching out her hand.

He placed the plate he was carrying in front of her, saying, "This is sausage that my son Zhuzi made. He said the master chef personally made it for me."

"This is all the food we have for the whole winter. Once it's cooked, have me bring it over so you two can have a taste."

Seeing the plate in her hand, Yingzi quickly stepped forward to take it: "Thank you, Teacher Ran, Zhuzi."

"Wait a minute, Jianguo also stewed some meat today, you two should try his cooking."

"Fine, I won't stand on ceremony with you," Ran Qiuye said generously.

This pleased Yingzi; she liked this unpretentious and straightforward person.

Be polite when you need to be, and be generous when you need to be.

That's how you can get closer to someone, right?

Yang Jianguo also came over, glanced at the cured meat on the stove, and said, "Teacher Ran, please thank Zhuzi for me. This cured meat looks delicious."

"If you like it, that's fine." Ran Qiuye replied with a smile.

They didn't make any random wishes, like saying things like "I'll give you some next time."

The item was brought by Zhu, and from what he said, it wasn't easy to get it.

Whether they'll have it in their own home next time is another matter, so why make unfounded wishes for others?

If it can't be done in time, wouldn't that damage the original harmony between the two families?

"Okay." Yang Jianguo nodded.

Yingzi filled a bowl with meat and soup, and then put two pancakes on top.

When he handed it to Ran Qiuye, he smiled and said, "Jianguo, this pancake is a bit strangely made, but it's edible, so please don't mind it."

Ran Qiuye looked down and saw the triangular cake.

She smiled and said, "Master Yang, is there anything you don't know?"

Yang Jianguo raised his head and pretended to be angry, saying, "Hey, I'm just delivering food and it's causing trouble. Come on, give it to me..."

Ran Qiuye turned and ran, saying as she went, "Now that it's in my hands, how can I let you take it back?"

"Zhu Zi, look what I brought you!" Looking across the street, the door was closed, but laughter and cheerful voices could be heard coming from inside.

Yang Jianguo and Yingzi exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves, 'Having such a neighbor is really lively!'

Chapter 166 Yingzi is nervous, and she has a solution.

The two families were laughing and chatting, which made some people in the courtyard happy, but others felt uneasy.

Just like Yi Zhonghai, Granny Jia, Xu Damao...

In the past, whenever Sha Zhuzi had something delicious to eat, he would always remember his uncle, Uncle Yi.

What now?

The first one I remembered was Yang Jianguo, then...

She must be a deaf old woman!

Finally, it might be his turn.

Although the deaf old lady mediated the situation last time...

But in Sha Zhu's heart, a knot still remained knotted.

He explicitly told people not to call him "Silly Zhu," but he still shouted "Silly Zhu" in public and then kicked the door down.

Normally, even if Shazhu gets angry...

You can explain it briefly and it will be over.

What did that silly Zhu do before?

I specifically mentioned to Teacher Ran that I wanted to live with their family.

Teacher Ran agreed, and Sha Zhu returned happily.

I plan to inform him in person and talk to him about this matter openly.

So, what did he do?

This is equivalent to me staying here and trying to save you.

When I went back inside, I found that you had set my house on fire.

Let alone Sha Zhu, anyone would be angry.

Now, we can still do it out of respect for the deaf old lady, Aunt Yi.

Maintain contact with him, just to save face.

Yi Zhonghai should be extremely grateful and thankful that he burned incense in his honor.

Therefore, don't even think about making any other requests.

If you feel uncomfortable, you have to keep it to yourself.

He's just a convict!

To be honest, these days, only Sha Zhu pays attention to him in this courtyard.

There was no one else.

Who wants to deal with ex-convicts?

Let alone associate with him, I would only do so if I had no other choice.

Uncle Yi and Uncle Er couldn't bear to do it, so they chased him out of the courtyard long ago.

Living in the same courtyard as prisoners, do you know how awful that reputation sounds?

It's all thanks to Yang Jianguo, who's holding up the sky in this courtyard!

Without him, it wouldn't be such a big deal.

Granny Jia and Yi Zhonghai both have to get out of here.

There are labor camps with inmates, and people feel ashamed if they don't go out.

The taste was sweet to Yang Jianguo, and also sweet to Shazhu.

In the front yard, Uncle Yi and Aunt Liu also felt sweet.

Yang Jianguo's good life is the foundation of his family's good life.

It must be said that everyone in this compound benefited from Yang Jianguo's reputation, which allowed them to stand tall and proud when they went out.

Otherwise, everyone would have to walk with their heads down and necks hunched.

What, a convict's neighbor?

Get up early in the morning, rinse it carefully, and a hot meal is ready to be served.

Judging from Yingzi's nimble movements, it must have been almost three months.

Yang Jianguo felt that he should tell everyone.

While you're at it, go to the hospital to get checked out.

Yingzi had previously said that the moon was not full and the moon was not stable.

After hearing this, Yang Jianguo never went to the hospital.

That won't work now; it should be three months.