Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Secondly, it's convenient to use, since Yingzi usually takes care of all the food, drink, and daily necessities at home.

Are those tickets just going to sit there and go to waste?!

"Hey, I heard that the restrictions on food coupons are going to be lifted in the south. Do you think it's true?" On the way back, Yingzi thought of this news that was so relevant to her life.

Rumors had been circulating since before the Lunar New Year that a system to abolish grain coupons would be implemented in the remote southern regions.

This terrified many people, and some even moved their homes out of the deep underground, fearing that if they were too slow, they would starve to death at home.

When Yang Jianguo heard this news, he was filled with emotion!

I wonder what will happen in a few years to those who have fled the remote areas and even sold their houses.

Aren't you going to regret it so much you'll turn green with envy?

"It's true. The reform is still in the exploratory stage. We have to take it one step at a time. As long as it's correct and good, we will resolutely promote it."

"As the first testing ground, any new regulations will be applied to it first."

"Is that food safe to eat?" Yingzi asked worriedly, as one small thing could have far-reaching consequences.

If the land is opened up and grain can be bought and sold freely, what will happen if there isn't enough?

That would naturally involve borrowing from surrounding areas. But wouldn't that cause food shortages and affect everyone's ability to eat and stay warm?

This is a concern not only for Yingzi, but for most people as well.

Of course, the worries inside Beijing were just that—worries.

No matter how much they try to resolve the issue through temporary transfers, they can't possibly cut off the grain quota for the capital.

This confidence, or sense of superiority.

That's something you're born with, living at the foot of the imperial city.

In some provinces and cities near the deepest parts of the country, people have already started stockpiling food.

First, exchange all of your own quota, then try to get some whole grains and the like, and stockpile them first.

Anyway, no matter what, we can't go hungry anymore.

"Don't worry, our harvest will only get better and better from now on. Haven't you seen the news in the newspaper?"

Yang Jianguo laughed and said, "The experimental field was a success. The research on hybrid rice has been a complete success. We won't have to worry about food shortages anymore."

"No, it was just successful. Growing crops takes time, doesn't it?" Yingzi didn't know much about this. She had listened to the broadcast, but it didn't provide any details.

They would say the experiment was a success, that it was a victory, and what the future would hold.

"young married woman."

Yang Jianguo parked the car at the gate of the courtyard, got out, looked at her, and said with earnest admiration in his eyes, "Remember that name; he's the one who supported all of us."

Chapter 341 Children Return, Wishes Only More Than Just Children

Yang Jianguo was naturally happy that his daughter was coming home.

As for his son, you can't get a word out of him even if you hit him three times; talking to him is exhausting.

Yang Jianguo still prefers to cling to his daughter, while he has more expectations and hopes for his son.

The man tended the fire, and the woman cooked. The two worked together seamlessly, and in no time they had prepared a large table of dishes.

Just then, a loud shout came from the courtyard, "Jianguo, Yingzi, your son and daughter are back!"

"Dad, Mom..." Zhiyi ran in, carrying a small bag and a suitcase.

Her face was beaming with a warm smile, but the moment she saw her parents, it instantly turned into tears.

The suitcase in her hands was carelessly thrown on the ground, and she rushed straight into her mother's arms, crying out, "Mommy~"

Three years, just three years, how many days and nights did she miss her hometown and her family there?

Yang Jianguo, who always appears upright and indomitable in public, put his arm around his daughter's shoulder, bowed his head, and wiped his face with his sleeve.

When I looked up again, I saw Zhiyuan walking down the doorway.

He's grown taller and stronger, and he's wearing glasses now.

Calm and mature, he's grown up and has become a man!

"Come here." Yang Jianguo beckoned to his son, who was standing still, and called him over.

Looking at his son, who was now taller than him, Yang Jianguo patted him on the shoulder and said, "Good, you've grown up and become strong."

Zhiyuan chuckled awkwardly, scratched his head, and called out, "Dad, Mom~"

"Oh, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back." Yingzi kept wiping away her tears.

The more you wipe, the more there is; you can never wipe it all away.

Finally, he stopped wiping them and, with a smile tinged with tears in his eyes, welcomed the two of them inside: "Jianguo, carry that suitcase inside."

"Dad, let me do it." Zhiyuan reached for it, but Yang Jianguo pushed it away for him.

"Go, go talk to your mother, go ahead, go ahead, I'll take care of this." With a wave of his hand, Yang Jianguo went to get the suitcase.

"Jianguo, is the child back?" Shazhu ran over from Uncle Yi's house; the two families were going to eat together tonight.

"Ah, you're back." Yang Jianguo picked up his suitcase and said with a smile, "I just arrived."

"Hey, what a coincidence. I've stewed a big pork knuckle, you wait here." Sha Zhu said, and ran back.

He specially stewed two large pork knuckles, one of which was reserved for his two children.

What a coincidence! It's just an excuse.

Just as that silly pillar left, Aunt Liu from the outer courtyard arrived.

Holding two bowls of braised pork, she said, "The child is back. I just finished braising the first piece of pork, and the child must try it."

Yang Jianguo put the box down again, took the bowl from Aunt Liu's hand, and said, "Thank you, Auntie. Please come in and sit for a while."

Aunt Liu waved her hand and walked back, "No, I won't sit down. You all have a chat, we can talk again tomorrow."

Yang Jianguo watched the person go to the front yard before turning around and walking back.

As soon as I entered the house, I said, "Aunt Liu made this braised meat, saying it's for the kids to try."

Someone outside started calling out again, "Master, are you home?"

It was Qin Huairu. Yang Jianguo shook his head with amusement, lifted the curtain, and went out.

The apprentice brought two portions of pastries, sweets from the south, saying he wasn't used to them.

But who wouldn't like to eat this? Putting aside everything else, Xiao Dang loves this the most. These are just excuses.

Yang Jianguo didn't stand on ceremony and readily accepted all the gifts with a thank you.

He casually asked, "Huai Ru, how's the sticky rice business?"

Yan Jiecheng acted as a go-between, arranging for his wife Yu Li to partner with Bang Geng in a business.

Because they're always afraid of people causing trouble, their business isn't very big.

I haven't seen Yang Jianguo for a long time. I wonder if he's done a good job?

"It's going well. We're making money, and they're saying they're going to expand. So these three years haven't been a waste."

"That's good, you can rest assured now," Yang Jianguo said.

"What are you worried about? What can he do with that little money? The situation is changing every day, how can we be at ease?"

Despite saying it, I must have felt a little better inside.

However, there was also a sense of unease. Qin Huairu never felt that doing business was better than working a regular job.

"Alright, that's enough. I'll head back now since it's such a happy day for you."

Qin Huai called out into the house, "Master's wife, I'm going back now. I'll come back tomorrow."

She turned around and left quickly, becoming increasingly decisive and efficient.

The "welcome ceremony" only came to an end when Sha Zhu arrived with a pork knuckle and a nest of duck eggs.

The duck eggs belonged to Grandpa Yi and Grandma Yi; they said they were specially saved for them and asked Sha Zhu to bring them over.

Dongxi accepted it, and Yang Jianguo had Yingzi give her a bottle of wine as a return gift.

Special grade Daqu liquor is not the highest grade, but it is something that ordinary people can't even see.

Sha Zhu happily accepted it, saying, "I'm in for a treat today."

Judging from his expression, you can tell that this bottle of liquor will be used up tonight.

Close the door and turn up the fire in the stove.

The family sat around the table, looking at each other and laughing heartily.

"Alright, stop laughing, let's eat." Yang Jianguo glanced at the table and felt something was missing.

"Where's the wine?" His question made Yingzi realize that she had forgotten to bring the wine.

"I'll get it for you, Zhiyuan. Are you drinking now? If you are, have a drink with your dad."

Hearing his wife ask, Yang Jianguo also turned his gaze to her.

“I can drink, but not much,” Zhiyuan said.

Yang Jianguo nodded and said, "Moderation is a good thing. Yingzi, get three cups and drink that special supply of Moutai."

“Hey~” Yingzi responded with a playful laugh.

"Four," Zhiyi called out, then met Yang Jianguo's ingratiating gaze and said, "Dad, I'm all grown up now, can't I have just one cup? Just one cup, I've never had Moutai before!"

After she clung to his arm and begged him to stop, Yang Jianguo finally gave in, saying, "Okay, okay, just one cup, it's a deal."

When his wife brought the wine and glasses, Yang Jianguo was about to open the bottle when Zhiyuan stood up first and said, "Dad, let me do it."

Zhiyi looked at the bottle with delight, finding it beautiful no matter how she looked at it. "Dad, where did you get this wine?"

Yingzi glanced at the man and said with a smile, "This is your father's treasure, which he snatched from the big boss's house."

"Your Uncle He has been eyeing this for years, but he hasn't been able to get a single bite. Today, you two are lucky."

Hearing her mother say that, Zhiyi licked her lips greedily.

It's not that I'm addicted to alcohol, it's just that I find it rare.

Moutai, the national liquor!

It's a rare commodity abroad. If someone says they've tasted Moutai, a bunch of foreigners will be excited and envious.

Zhiyi wasn't making this up. Not long after the two countries established diplomatic relations, the banquet served at the state banquet hosted by the Ying family was Moutai.

This matter was widely reported by Eagle Media, and now quite a few people know about Moutai.

However, foreigners are forgetful. In a few years, with everyone indulging in entertainment, they will have long forgotten about these things.

Yang Jianguo raised his glass and said, "Come on, let's clink glasses together."

"His dad, say a few words to us?" Yingzi raised her wine glass and suggested that he say a few words.

Zhiyi joined in the commotion, while Zhiyuan turned his head toward his father.

Looking at his wife and children, Yang Jianguo smiled and said, "No need for further words, just one sentence."

"In 10, 20, 30 years... I hope there will be more people at this table!"

"Done."

Chapter 342 Being Criticized, Father and Son Settle Accounts Clearly

After having a family reunion dinner, the longing in their hearts was eased, and the two children completely lied.

The next day, they all went out to find friends and classmates.

Along with Sha Zhu's two sons, Huaihua was also taken away by them.

"Huaihua, how are your brother and sister?" On the way, Zhiyi asked all sorts of questions, like a busybody.

“My brother works in a restaurant with Uncle Jie Cheng, and my sister is now the head chef at a steel rolling mill. Uncle He praises her for her excellent skills and dedication.”

"Really? Hey, what about MCA?" Zhiyi asked curiously.