Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Yang Jianguo reached out and pressed down, saying, "Don't rush to thank me. Just do a good job there and try to get promoted as soon as possible, you hear me?"

"Yes, I'll definitely do a good job." Yan Jiecheng nodded vigorously.

Seeing that he had made up his mind, Yang Jianguo said, "Okay, then I'll go back."

"Jianguo, please eat here before you leave," Aunt Yi said politely.

As Yang Jianguo walked, he said, "I'm not eating anymore. Yingzi has definitely prepared everything. Let's go back!"

"Brother Jianguo, let me see you out." Yan Jiefang ran out, smiling as he offered to see him off.

Seeing his expression, Yang Jianguo didn't stop him.

After passing through the gate, we arrived at the central courtyard.

Seeing Yan Jiefang's hesitant expression, Yang Jianguo said with a smile, "Just say what you have to say."

When asked to expose his thoughts, Yan Jiefang scratched his head sheepishly and said, "Brother, I was just thinking that I'll be graduating soon."

"What do you mean 'soon'? There's still a year to go!"

Yan Jiefang said anxiously, "That year will be over soon, it will be over in the blink of an eye."

"What, you want me to arrange a job for you too?" Yang Jianguo laughed.

Yan Jiefang glanced at him, then nodded and said, "Mm."

Yang Jianguo looked at him and asked, "In your school, there must be quite a few people being encouraged to go to the countryside to work as sent-down youth, right?"

Yan Jiefang nodded honestly: "There are quite a few, some of them are quite great... but I'm just an ordinary person!"

"You're just an ordinary person. Do you think everyone has three heads and six arms?"

After being provoked like that, Yan Jiefang was speechless and just stood there with his head down.

With a sigh, Yang Jianguo knew that he still couldn't bear the hardship.

But there's nothing to blame him for. He didn't want to be a hero either; he just wanted to stay home and protect his own little family.

Being a hero comes at too high a price.

Most heroes are products of their time.

They really wanted to show off their skills and be heroes.

If even one out of a hundred succeeds, it's like their ancestors were blessed with good fortune.

The remaining ninety-nine are...clustered...in...a...mess...of...graves...hills!

"We'll talk about this after you graduate." Yang Jianguo didn't make any promises, only telling him to come back after graduation.

And so, Yan Jiefang happily went back home.

Since Brother Jianguo still asked him to come, it means he agreed.

The people in the courtyard also knew his character.

When they got inside, Yingzi had indeed prepared the meal.

Although it's been more than six months, my body feels heavy.

But... when it comes to work, Yingzi doesn't dawdle at all.

The sound was crisp and clear, just like always.

"How was your day?" Yang Jianguo asked her as they sat facing each other for a meal.

This six-month-old baby has already started to...become restless.

She kicks her mother all the time.

Making a couple of gestures inside the stomach, just like that ambitious new martial arts star.

Yingzi smiled and touched her stomach, saying, "You kicked me twice today."

Hesitantly, Yingzi asked with a hint of anticipation, "Jianguo, do you think it's true... there are two?"

Earlier, Yang Jianguo casually remarked, "Maybe she's pregnant with twins?"

Yingzi didn't pay attention, thinking it was unlikely.

But now, as the days of the children's tantrums have gone by...

She was increasingly convinced that this was a possibility.

Because every now and then, two little feet and hands would give me a couple of slaps.

Yingzi found it strange and went back to ask her mother, who also said that ordinary children don't behave like this.

It's just the occasional movement of the two hands and two feet.

But it shouldn't be as frequent as she does.

He didn't say this aloud, lest outsiders gossip about it in the end.

But Yingzi didn't have those concerns in front of her own man.

If you have something to say, just tell him directly.

"I'm sure it is." Yang Jianguo looked at her with complete confidence.

Seeing his expression, Yingzi became even more concerned.

Originally, she wanted him to reassure her, but hearing his tone, Yingzi became somewhat worried.

What if he doesn't get pregnant with twins? Would he be disappointed?

Seeing her like that, Yang Jianguo deliberately teased her, saying, "If it weren't for two, I would try harder next time and do it again..."

His interruption amused Yingzi, who gave him a look of amusement: "Go away, you're not going to let me rest."

"We need to rest, we definitely need to rest, let's rest on the kang (heated brick bed)." The tone was... strange... but Yingzi understood it immediately.

Now, she understands her man's inner thoughts perfectly, she understands them all too well.

Yingzi glanced at him and then lowered her head to eat.

I've decided to ignore him, so I'll just... leave him hanging for three minutes.

Hmph, let him talk nonsense again!

He's becoming increasingly irresponsible, and he's corrupting himself.

However, Yingzi was secretly overjoyed.

The couple has a deep affection for each other and lives a harmonious life.

The headboard and footboard are identical, how wonderful.

"By the way, where have Zhu and his wife been these past few days?"

Yang Jianguo suddenly remembered that he hadn't seen the people across the street for several days.

He didn't care about what happened in the compound; he had to ask Yingzi.

"I've gone back to my parents' home," Yingzi said with a smile. "Hasn't Zhuzi been cooking for the big boss these days?"

"Ah." He knew about it.

The big boss has been hosting a lot of banquets these days, and Sha Zhu has been extremely busy.

"Qiuye was pregnant, and it was inconvenient for her to go alone. Zhuzi was also worried about her, so he sent her back to her parents' home."

"Over there, Qiu Ye's parents have a big house, enough room for him. When he's done with his work, it'll be convenient for him to just go there and sleep."

Yang Jianguo nodded knowingly and said, "That makes sense."

"By the way, shouldn't the rainy season be given a holiday?"

"Yes, it's time to release them. They said they'd be back soon... and this courtyard will be lively again."

As long as the rain is there, it keeps lingering around her all day long, and Yingzi is actually quite happy about it.

That girl is quick-witted, resourceful, and perceptive.

It's just that I'm a little greedy, it's not a big deal.

When she comes back, Jian Guo will be working late, so he'll have someone to talk to.

After they finished talking about things in the compound, Yingzi looked at him and asked, "Has that announcer from your factory stopped bothering you lately?"

Yang Jianguo put down his chopsticks and smiled, "Did Widow Qin tell you that?"

Yingzi smiled lightly, "Don't worry about it. Also, don't always call her Widow Qin. Call her apprentice or Huairu, it's fine."

"It's better to call him apprentice, Qin Huairu."

“You’re my master, not an outsider. If you call yourself Widow Qin, people outside will think you’re deliberately promoting your status as a widow.”

Yang Jianguo nodded and said, "You're right."

With a smug smile, Yingzi happily ate her meal, but after a while she realized something was wrong.

Hey, this isn't about the announcer.

How did the interruption end so easily?

Seeing him lower his head and suppress his laughter, Yingzi said in a coquettish voice, "You're bullying me again."

After dinner, Yang Jianguo prepared water for Yingzi and then came back to wash the dishes.

Recently, he took on this job.

No matter how flexible Yingzi is, bending over is inconvenient, and washing and rinsing makes her back ache and she gets tired easily.

Yang Jianguo took the job from her and told her to rest.

"The water's ready, go soak in it first."

"Hmm." Yingzi supported her lower back as she walked out; her belly was really heavy.

Yang Jianguo went up to help her, saying, "Slow down, I'll help you."

When they arrived at the side room, it was crammed full.

The new three-tiered bed is just waiting for its little master to arrive.

The wooden bucket at the other end was also placed close to the wall.

Yang Jianguo helped her sit down on the edge of the bed and served her.

After taking off my shoes, my feet were swollen like pig's trotters.

Yang Jianguo looked at it with concern, "Your foot is getting more and more swollen."

"It's alright, everyone goes through this."

Although she smiled easily, Yang Jianguo felt anything but at ease.

He can't control what other people do; she's not his wife.

Seeing Yingzi like this made him feel uncomfortable.

"Tomorrow, let's go buy some cotton shoes. They'll be soft and comfortable to wear."

Upon hearing that he wanted to buy something again, Yingzi shook her head and said, "No need, my shoes are still quite new."

"What's new? It's not soft anymore." He got her up, made her sit sideways with her feet on his lap, and Yang Jianguo massaged the soles of her feet.

"Stop talking, just listen to me. Or I'll go buy them myself, and if they're too big or too small, I'll exchange them."

Chapter 177 This child doesn't seem very bright

At home, Yang Jianguo usually goes along with Yingzi.

But when it comes to things he insists on, Yingzi really can't persuade him otherwise.

In the end, we still had to listen to him.

After taking a bath, Yingzi went back to the kang (heated brick bed) to rest, knowing full well that she definitely needed to buy those shoes.

However, she also has her own ways of dealing with her man.

“Jianguo, none of the shoes sold outside fit. Look at my feet, they’re swollen. Where can I find shoes this wide?”

That's true, they really don't sell them that wide.