Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

It's just that someone liked me back then, but I never even dated them.

Upon further reflection, the current situation...

At Yu Haitang's age, she got married and had children, which delayed her career advancement for several years.

So, is she trying to live a down-to-earth life?

If that's really what they're thinking, then this marriage would be a good thing.

Love between a man and a woman is consensual.

As long as patriots are willing, excessive interference from others will only annoy them.

Seeing that her husband didn't say anything, Yingzi felt relieved.

This is all happening in a rush, too hastily.

She only found out when she came back that both of her younger brothers were dating.

No sooner had the founding of the nation been completed than the two of them returned, barely catching their breath.

She didn't even have a chance to say anything, but luckily her man was calm and not a talkative person.

Otherwise, how embarrassed would my parents be!

There's nothing really going on, but it just feels a bit strange.

This patriotism... how did he end up falling for her?

The whole family was present, and the feast was set up once the father-in-law returned.

Eight dishes, four meat and four vegetable, and then a bottle of Fenjiu liquor.

I poured a glass for everyone, and even added one for my father-in-law.

"Let's have one first." There weren't many other words. It was good that the whole family was safe and sound, sitting together.

After a toast, everyone picked up their chopsticks.

Today my future daughter-in-law is visiting, so I must take extra care of her.

Ying's mom and Yingzi kept adding food to the dishes, showing concern and worry that people weren't eating well.

Yang Jianguo was responsible for adding dishes to his wife's plate, and then he would eat his fill himself.

As for the two little ones, they were happily eating at the small table.

His maternal grandfather even brought back some juice for them, so the two of them are in for a treat today.

"Jianguo, when are the two children leaving?" the woman called out, while Yingzi's father inquired about his grandson and granddaughter's trip abroad.

He agreed in his heart, but he was still uneasy.

It's not wrong to learn from other people's advanced concepts, knowledge, and technology.

But after all, this is someone else's territory. If he were bullied in Beijing, the old man would immediately grab his weapon and fight back.

But even if he wanted to stand up for his grandson and granddaughter, he was powerless to do so due to the distance.

"I'll be leaving in early August. The application has been approved, and everything else is almost ready."

Yang Jianguo has resolved all the necessary preparations and the most troublesome issues.

Next, we just need to get a few stamps, and then we'll prepare the money.

Once they arrive, the ambassador will send someone to receive and arrange for them, ensuring they can enroll smoothly.

"Okay, it's alright with the ambassador looking after us. I can still treat the two kids as just kids." Yingzi's dad was finally relieved.

As long as our own family members are taking care of things, nothing will go wrong.

It's a good thing that we're not being bullied for no reason.

As for our children, they are all good children. They must not bully others or cause trouble.

"Brother-in-law, what's it like abroad?" Li Aiguo asked curiously, craning his neck.

Before Yang Jianguo could speak, Li Aimin said, "Brother, how would your brother-in-law know? He's never been abroad."

"When Zhiyuan and Zhiyi come back later, ask them if they're doing well."

Li Aimin turned to the small table and shouted, "Zhiyuan, you better behave yourself when you're out there, don't bring a foreign woman back to your father!"

Yang Zhiyuan glanced at his eldest uncle, then looked at his father and asked, "Is it not allowed?"

Seeing how serious he was, Yingzi asked first, "You really want to bring a foreign wife back?"

Jerry Yang said, "I don't plan to, but it's possible. Who knows what the future holds?"

“Sure, why not? As long as the person is good, they can come from anywhere,” Yang Jianguo said frankly.

There's nothing wrong with foreign women; there are kind people everywhere.

As long as someone is kind-hearted and a good person, marriage is their personal freedom.

Besides, having gotten used to Asians, one might not necessarily appreciate the Western woman's style.

Chapter 337 Sensible, High Salary, Mother's Worries

Whether my son will find me a foreign daughter-in-law is another story.

After a lively family reunion dinner, Yang Jianguo and Yingzi rode their bicycles home, each taking one child with them.

On the way, Yingzi started talking to him about Li Aiguo.

These days, there are only a few forms of entertainment: movie theaters and parks.

Occasionally, organized parties and social events become the perfect occasion for young men and women to meet and date.

However, Li Aiguo and Yu Haitang did not hit it off at a company social event.

Instead, they happened to bump into each other at the movie theater while out, and somehow ended up walking together.

"He didn't say he loved his country; he just said they met, got to know each other gradually, and that's how they started dating."

"That's a good thing. As long as you love your country and are happy to do so, that's all that matters."

Yingzi nodded and said, "That's what my family thinks too. He's getting on in years, and if we delay any longer, he won't have any other options, no matter how good his conditions are."

"That's true." Yang Jianguo nodded in agreement, then asked, "Shouldn't we do something to show our appreciation?"

Yingzi chuckled and said, "I asked them, and they told us not to worry about anything, just give the money we're supposed to give."

Yingzi had just found out about this when she told her parents.

If you need anything, just tell yourself.

She has saved some money over the years, so it wouldn't hurt to lend it to Aiguo and Aimin first.

Although their salaries are not low, their expenses are also considerable.

I've spent a lot on social engagements and such in the past.

To make the wedding look nice, it'll probably empty our savings.

But Yingzi's mother said directly that she didn't need to worry about anything, and that she should do as much as she could.

The family will also provide him with some things, but the rest they'll have to figure out on their own.

What's the point of a grown man relying on his family for everything?

"What's the difference between loving one's country and loving the people?" Yang Jianguo asked again.

“They said my dad gave us a heads-up beforehand, and anyone who dares to lay a hand on us will have their legs broken.”

Seeing Yingzi's mixed feelings of laughter and tears, Yang Jianguo was also filled with emotion.

I must have accumulated a lot of good fortune over many lifetimes to have met such a wife and family.

"Alright, then we'll send people. How's the house being cleaned up?"

"They said they're working on it right now! I'll go check it out when I have some time."

"Yes, just tell me if there's anything we can do ourselves."

These days, when you get married and live a simple life, you don't have to buy everything from the supply and marketing cooperative.

Normally, hiring a skilled craftsman in the neighborhood to make furniture and renovate a house can save a lot of money.

Yang Jianguo bought all of them from the supply and marketing cooperative, firstly because he already had them himself, and secondly because after his parents passed away, many relationships were severed.

None of his neighbors were willing to help him, which is why he bought them all at once.

Now, Yang Jianguo doesn't even need to say anything; he just needs to express his intention.

There are plenty of people willing to lend a hand, whether it's repairing a house or making furniture, they'll make sure it looks beautiful.

"Okay, I'll call and let you know when I get back to my room."

After arriving home and parking the car, Zhiyi rushed to the main house, unlocked the door, jumped onto the bed, and rolled around comfortably.

Then, I picked up the book next to me and lay down on the bed.

With both feet pointed skyward, swinging back and forth, she was completely absorbed in the story.

Yingzi also left, went back inside to call home.

There's a phone at the shop in front of the supply and marketing cooperative compound; call and let them know.

People from the compound were passing by the gate; I passed on a message.

His father then called the number left at the store; that's how most families do it...

Private phone number? That's incredibly rare!

After locking the car, Yang Jianguo noticed his son Zhiyuan still standing to the side and asked, "What's wrong?"

How could he not know what kind of person his own son was?

He wouldn't be waiting here if he didn't have something to do.

"Dad, my sister and I don't need to bring too much money. We can find jobs over there."

Yang Jianguo asked, somewhat surprised, "What? Who said something?"

Zhiyuan shook his head and didn't say anything.

Judging from his expression, he must have heard something from someone.

“Nobody told me, but I was worried that my family wouldn’t have enough money,” Yang Zhiyuan emphasized.

A father understands his son, and vice versa.

The child was worried that his father would overthink things, so he simply spoke frankly.

"Hey, how much money do your mom and I spend at home? Besides, your dad's salary is pretty high!"

Yang Jianguo wasn't just saying that casually; his current salary is genuinely high.

First, there's the technology subsidy, which is over 80 yuan a month.

The chief scientist of the Precision Engineering Research Institute earns a salary of 201 yuan, while the general manager of Loongson earns 236 yuan.

In total, he can earn 517 yuan a month.

This doesn't even include other subsidies and allowances, which would amount to 600 yuan if you included them.

In 79, his salary was higher than that of his superiors.

If it weren't for Yang Jianguo's exceptional skills, numerous honors, and the favor and trust of his superiors...

His contributions are countless and impeccable.

Just for this salary alone, he will face countless criticisms and difficulties, which may even become a source of trouble.

This is also why Yang Jianguo never mentions his salary after being promoted.

When asked, he only said "it went up," and how much it went up was not his concern.

If Yang Jianguo doesn't talk, who can force him to?

"Dad, is your salary really that high now?" Zhiyi was immediately excited when she learned Yang Jianguo's actual salary.

Then give yourself some extra pocket money and buy some pretty hair ties, right?

"You're wasting money. Don't you have any hair ties?" Yingzi glared at her and said, "We're not afraid to spend money on things we should, but we won't spend a penny on things we shouldn't."