Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Yang Jianguo closed the book, put his arm around her and said, "She'll get used to it in a couple of days; this is her own home."

With his attitude, Yingzi, who had been somewhat worried, slept soundly.

She got up early in the morning, and her mother had already started the stove.

Chive dumplings cooked on a heated brick bed, and a bowl of thick porridge to drink.

However, it contained chopped wild vegetables and eggs.

"Those two chickens in the house laid four eggs in one go. This is the first time I've ever seen that."

"That chicken is very efficient; we've never lacked eggs at home."

Yingzi's mother was overjoyed to hear this!

Yingzi brought her a brood of chicks, saying that she had nowhere to raise them at home, and they were the chicks of these two.

If we were like those two, we'd have eggs to eat at home too.

You don't need to lay two eggs with one egg; just lay one egg with two eggs.

That's enough to eat!

As the two were talking, Yang Jianguo woke up.

She was wearing a tank top and shorts underneath, so there was nothing to hide.

He threw off the covers, kicked off his pants, and got up.

After serving the two of them their meals, Yingzi's mother picked up the pile of dirty clothes and headed outside.

"Mom, let's eat first, then we'll get ready," Yingzi called out.

Without turning her head, Yingzi's mother said, "No rush, you two eat first, I'll soak these clothes first."

Inside the room, the two looked at each other in silence, but their hearts were filled with warmth.

In the courtyard, Yingzi's mother was collecting water in a large wooden basin.

The curtain at the Jia family's door was lifted, and Granny Jia came out to fetch water.

"Li's mother is here," Granny Jia called out to Yingzi's mother.

I've met the two people before; Yingzi's mother is a polite and outgoing person.

Every time we run into each other, I ask.

Granny Jia really liked this person; he spoke very pleasantly.

Sure enough, when Yingzi's mother heard the voice, she turned around and smiled: "Oh my, isn't this my landlord sister!"

"..." Granny Jia was a little confused.

I was just trying to be nice to you, why are you swearing at me?

Why is Yingzi's mom doing this?

Sure enough, she came yesterday, but no one was there. She was just chatting with Yushui in the house of Shazhu.

I heard some stories about Granny Jia's past, which were related to her son-in-law and daughter.

She had no time to care about others.

As long as people treat you politely, you'll be able to maintain appearances.

But upon hearing this, one could see how Granny Jia had made things difficult for her son-in-law.

Yingzi's mother was happy that her own daughter almost got her face scratched by Granny Jia after marrying into the family.

Calling her "Sister Landlord" is a sign of respect!

Or did you see the clothes-beating stick in Yingzi's mother's hand?

These are old items that I brought from home.

If you get something on someone's clothes, you have to beat them thoroughly to get it clean.

Seeing Yingzi's mother's strange smile, and then looking at the stick she was holding, I noticed...

Granny Jia went forward with a gloomy face, fetched water, and went back into the house.

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Yingzi's mother's anger subsided a little.

Or else, I'll have to have a big...battle...three hundred rounds...with her today.

No matter which family's old woman she is, let her know that the Li family's daughter is not someone to be trifled with.

People are polite to guests, and we should treat them with respect.

Don't you want to be treated like this?

Yingzi's mother was notoriously difficult to deal with in the supply and marketing cooperative compound.

If you mess with them, nobody will benefit!

I filled the water container and first rubbed the clothes to soak them.

Just as Yingzi's mother was about to turn back, a woman walked out of the Jia family's gate.

Who else could it be but Qin Huairu?

"Auntie." Upon seeing her, Qin Huairu smiled somewhat awkwardly.

Qin Huairu saw her attitude just now.

Although I don't know exactly what happened, it's nothing more than the things my mother-in-law used to do.

Qin Huairu had no intention of defending her, nor did she want to get involved.

She was worried that Yingzi's mother would take her anger out on her, causing her master and mistress to change their attitude towards her.

"Hmm." Yingzi's mother nodded indifferently.

Yingzi's mother had no problem with the widow!

As a woman, I actually felt a bit of pity and admiration.

However, as Yingzi's mother, she felt that the two families should keep their distance.

There's no need to deliberately distance yourself, but don't get too close either.

After all, she was her son-in-law's apprentice and a widow.

Either of these identities is perfectly acceptable on its own.

But if the two collide, then there's a problem!

If they get too close, and something really happens, none of the three of them will be safe.

Back in the house, Yingzi's mother didn't sit down to eat.

Carrying the clothes the two of them would wear that day, they shook them out to dry and swept away the dust with a broom.

They made sure their clothes were smooth and clean.

Yingzi's mother, who had been busy all morning, finally sat down.

Yang Jianguo and Yingzi should go to work now.

"Mom, you can eat whatever you want for lunch. Here's the key to the cellar. Take whatever you need yourself."

Explain it to her clearly, and tell her to treat it as her own home.

Yingzi's mother laughed and said, "Okay, it's alright. I'll pack up and then go out to chat with some people to relieve my boredom. You two don't need to worry about it."

She felt quite comfortable knowing she had everything she needed at home.

The two of them went to work without worry, with Yang Jianguo driving Yingzi along.

We stopped in front of the factory gate and saw Sister Ma, Yingzi's older sister, waiting at the entrance.

"Jianguo, Yingzi," Sister Ma greeted them cheerfully with a wave.

Yingzi waved happily; this older sister was so kind to her.

If it weren't for her taking care of things at the factory, Yingzi might not have been able to hold on until now.

"Big sister." Yang Jianguo pushed the cart forward, took out a piece of chocolate, and stuffed it into the big sister's hand.

"Take this and try it when you get home, and let the kids try it too." Yang Jianguo said, lifting the bicycle seat, turning around, straddling it, and leaving.

Looking at the Seagull brand chocolate produced by Yimin No. 6 Factory in his hand, and then at Yang Jianguo walking away.

Sister Ma looked at Yingzi with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, "This, how could I possibly accept this?"

Yingzi took her arm and said with a smile, "Big sister, please don't be so polite. I've never been polite to you."

After hearing what she said, Sister Ma understood what to do.

He readily stuffed the chocolate into his pocket and walked hand in hand with Yingzi into the factory.

"You're not feeling well right now, so you should rest."

"Just call me if anything happens. At this stage of pregnancy, you never know when you might give birth."

"Therefore, you must take anything that is wrong to heart."

"I know, big sister, how many times have you told me this?"

Sister Ma chuckled and pointed to the slogan on the wall, saying, "See that? Production must be cautious; safety is paramount."

Chapter 194 Da Liu Enters the Factory, All He Wants Is to Make Money (Happy Lantern Festival)

Production must be approached with caution; safety is of utmost importance.

This is especially true in factories where the workload is high!

Although the factory emphasizes safety every year.

However, safety incidents still occur from time to time.

Just like Lao Yang and Da Liu, two typical examples right before our eyes.

Originally, people had almost forgotten about it.

After all, Yang Jianguo is so successful now.

If Old Yang were alive, he would probably be proud of him.

But, Liu is back!

With his two crippled legs, he clung to a handcart and brazenly entered the factory.

"Who is this?" someone asked curiously.

"Big Liu, Master Liu, was originally a level six forging worker at the factory. I heard he was about to be promoted to level seven, but then he had an accident..."

"Director Yang's father?"

"Shh, stop talking."

Da Liu could vaguely hear people discussing his past.

And Old Yang...

Even if he couldn't hear these things, he knew he was being talked about.

If it were him, seeing a former coworker.

Even if he showed up at the factory in this manner, Da Liu would still say a few words about it.

It's nothing; he had already prepared himself mentally before coming.

However, some things are clearly still beyond our control.

"Oh my, isn't this Master Liu?"

"Master Liu, what brings you here? You're a rare guest!"

Upon hearing that voice, Da Liu immediately recognized it.

Who else could it be but Da Tou, who he didn't get along with at the factory?

The feud between the two wasn't anything major.

It could even be said that the two did not have any direct conflict.