Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Only in this way can he know how to live his life from now on, and only then can he manage things and grow.

Nowadays, Zhiyuan and Zhiyi clean up their own room.

It's a bit messy, but the bedding should be changed when needed.

Clothes and socks, even if they've been piled up for two days, I'll take them out to wash and dry them before changing into them.

Not washing?

He's more anxious than anyone else about not having anything to wear; you don't even need to urge him.

Hearing Yingzi's grumbling, Yang Jianguo winked at his daughter, remembering when he first let the two children live on their own.

After washing the clothes, Yingzi secretly brought them back to the house like a thief and cleaned them thoroughly late at night.

Then hang it up again under the cover of night, as if nothing had happened.

Inside the house, they were deliberately stalling for time.

After the two of them left for school, I went back inside to straighten the bedding and flatten the sheets.

After nearly a year of this ordeal, the two kids were finally clean, the blankets were put on properly, and the sheets were laid out smoothly.

Only then did she completely relinquish control, letting the two of them manage on their own.

Yingzi thought she had done it discreetly, without anyone noticing.

Little did she know, she would be discovered in the very first month.

At first, the two didn't notice, but later they accidentally discovered that the collar was both yellow and black.

No matter how much I scrubbed, it wouldn't get clean, so I gave up.

When we put them away after drying, we found that the collar was white and clean.

It becomes clear once you think about it.

Aside from one's own parents, who else can secretly wash clothes clean?

He doesn't do good deeds like this.

Chapter 280 The Great Homecoming: Old Man Yan's Brain Has Gone Wrong

Sha Zhu's move was a long week, and everyone in the yard who could help was busy.

Many hands make light work, and the move was completed in just an hour or two.

Actually, it mainly consists of bedding, wardrobes, boxes for storing miscellaneous items, and the like.

Then there's the black and white color TV from the "Imperial Capital" brand in Taiwan.

The sewing machine and the radio were both left in the old house.

The radio is a way for children to listen to songs and stories to relieve boredom, and it is also the only way for them to learn about changes in the outside world.

The sewing machine—that was the excuse Ran Qiuye gave herself.

Whenever you want to see your son, just bring your sewing basket and come to our door.

Mom has work to do, can't she just sit there?

After moving, everyone was washing up in the yard, brushing the dirt off their clothes, when Ran Qiuye came in carrying a plate of chemical candies.

Grab a handful of this one, and stuff two into that one's hand.

"Just for good luck, consider this a housewarming celebration for Zhuzi and me."

Sha Zhu stood at the head of the house, grinning, and said, "That's right, we don't have anything better, so please don't complain about these few candies."

While they were chatting and laughing, someone stared blankly ahead.

Judging from his expression, it seemed like he had been startled by something.

Sha Zhu followed the gaze down into the doorway and saw Jia Geng standing there, carrying a bag on his back and a cloth bag in his hand.

Upon seeing his mother standing in the crowd, he called out, "Mom, I'm back."

Qin Huairu, who was holding the candy in both hands, accidentally spilled it because her hands trembled.

Ke Ren didn't even glance at him, and went straight for Jia Geng.

She stood on tiptoe, looked closely at the child, and suddenly hugged him tightly, saying, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back..."

Hearing Qin Huairu's choked voice, Jia Geng's eyes also reddened.

Everyone was filled with mixed emotions.

How many years have passed since that departure?

Qin Huai eagerly awaited the day his son would return.

Finally, it's here!

After a long pause, Qin Huairu released her son, wiped her eyes, and took a few steps back with a broad smile: "Let me see, you've gained or lost weight."

Jia Geng raised his arm, spun it around, and said with a smile, "Look, everything's fine!"

Qin Huai looked him over carefully, pulling his son to turn left and right to examine him closely.

Then she smiled happily and said, "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright. Come on, let's go home and Mom will cook you something delicious."

"Hey, I want to eat meat." Jia Geng grinned honestly, clearly looking really hungry.

Upon seeing this, Qin Huairu's eyes welled up with tears again.

"Okay, let's eat meat. Mom will make you some braised pork." Qin Huairu said as she walked into the house.

Jia Geng didn't move, standing still as he watched everyone greet him.

Finally, he smiled at Sha Zhu and Yang Jianguo and said, "Uncle He, Uncle Yang."

Yang Jianguo nodded and said, "It's good that you're back."

Sha Zhu said a few more words, asking about his situation and whether his file had also been returned.

What are the follow-up arrangements? Can I be assigned work?

"The files have been returned, but everything else is still undecided." Jia Geng smiled wryly and said, "With so many people returning to the city, it's probably going to be hard to find a job."

Sha Zhu frowned, wanting to say something but holding back.

Seeing that the two had nothing to say, Jia Geng smiled awkwardly and said, "Uncle Yang, Uncle He, I'll go back to my room now."

"Okay, go ahead!" Sha Zhu replied, and after everyone left, he said to Yang Jianguo, "This Bang Geng has really changed a lot."

Jia Geng returned, followed closely by Da Juan and the Yan siblings.

Now, the once quiet courtyard is bustling again.

Life hasn't changed much; we'll just keep living it the same way.

It just means everyone has more worries now that the kids are back. How are we going to arrange work for them?

Dajuan wasn't worried. Xiaojuan had gotten married and moved out, not taking over her father's job. Da Liu had also wanted to retire for a long time, just waiting for his daughter to come back.

Once Dajuan arrived home, she expressed her willingness to take over the job at the steel rolling mill.

The work issue is resolved!

The Yan family and Qin Huairu were in a bit of a predicament.

What is that, Old Man Yan? It's an abacus.

Yan Jiecheng's earlier commotion taught him a lesson.

Then Yan Jiefang came along, and they moved out as well.

Now, the third and fourth sons have returned.

Old Man Yan was secretly calculating how much capital to invest and how to reap the benefits.

Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang each received a monthly allowance of 5 yuan as a form of filial piety.

The money is in their hands, but the person is completely gone.

Aside from coming to pay, they never actually show their faces. Once, they came carrying a cloth bag and handed over the money at the door.

Before Yan Laokou could even ask, the man was taken to Yang Jianguo's room.

This infuriated Old Man Yan, who thought to himself, 'Am I your real father, or is Yang Jianguo your real uncle?'

But people only recognize Yang Jianguo, not him as their father.

Old Man Yan took the money and made the promises, but he had no right to say anything.

This time, Yan Laokou felt he needed to plan ahead for the third and fourth brothers.

He wanted the money, and he also wanted the filial piety from his son and daughter.

Furthermore, the Liu family has also given Yan Laokou a bad reputation.

Look at his bangs, these days none of his three sons like him.

The eldest son became a live-in son-in-law, the second son was beaten and driven away, and the third son didn't even recognize his own family anymore.

All that's left is this elderly couple, living together all alone.

It's alright now; I can still move my arms and legs.

What if we get old and can't walk anymore in a few years?

If the three sons still don't pay attention to them, then the two of them will be like having no descendants.

If he pushes the third and fourth sons any further, they'll be pushed to the limit and just pay the money without showing their faces.

He might end up like Liu Haizhong, with no descendants.

After spending two days figuring out these principles, Old Man Yan called his third brother, Yan Jiekuang, and youngest brother, Yan Jiedi, to his side.

"You two have rested for a couple of days. What are your plans for the future?" Old Yan sat steadily in his chair, intending to get some fresh air first.

Your father is being very generous this time. All the money needed for asking people to help with the country's affairs will come from me.

If you two just come back and stay, stop thinking about moving out all the time. Let's live together and make a living. We'll definitely be just as good as anyone else.

But before he could even speak, Yan Jiekuang said, "My brother has arranged it for me; he'll let me be an apprentice at the factory."

Yan Jiedi also spoke up, "My brother has made arrangements for me; I'll start my internship in the factory's publicity department."

The two of them had everything arranged, but Old Man Yan was dumbfounded.

Oh, so all these past two days of planning have been for my own benefit?

They've all planned it out, are they trying to distance themselves from me?

Let me tell you, no way.

"Okay, everything is arranged."

Old Yan chuckled and said, "The work arrangements are all set, so I'll stay at home as usual."

"Now that our lives are better, we don't have to live frugally anymore. It's no big deal to eat some meat every now and then."

Hearing this, Yan Jiekuang and Yan Jiedi looked at each other, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Dad, we don't have any money yet!"

Old Man Yan waved his hand and said domineeringly, "Why would I mention money to your father? We don't need your food."

Now, Yan Jiekuang and Yan Jiedi, the two siblings, were completely dumbfounded!

What happened? My dad was abducted by aliens and brainwashed.

Is this still my dad?

Mom, come quick! Your husband... he's lost his mind.

Chapter 281 Craving Oneself, Starving Ghost

Old Man Yan's sudden change of heart terrified Yan Jiekuang and Yan Jiedi.

I simply couldn't believe it; this was their stingy father.

Whether they believe it or not, the two of them can only stay at home for the time being, as there is nowhere else for them to stay.

"Mom, is it true that we get to eat meat every day?" Yan Jiedi looked at her mother in disbelief.