Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Her husband dotes on her, her children are obedient, and her in-laws treat her like their own daughter.

That's all, what more could you want!

“Rain, Aunt Liu is here too… Aunt Yi, Uncle, how are you feeling?”

I saw my daughter-in-law chatting with the neighbors, and she was much more friendly to me than she was to me.

Aunt Yan felt extremely uncomfortable.

But she held back for now, knowing exactly why she was there today.

It wasn't to freeload a meal...

That's one reason; who doesn't want to have a lively and festive time during the Chinese New Year?

But that's not the main point. The important thing is to have a frank conversation with your son.

Grandma Yan didn't want to be destitute in her old age, so she arranged for the Yi family, who were left without descendants, to take care of her.

I have four children, and not one of them was seen during the Chinese New Year.

Is this even acceptable?!

If people find out, they'll definitely say I'm unfilial.

But could they not gossip about her and her husband behind their backs? No.

I probably said some really nasty things, but I didn't let her know.

It's been two years now, and Aunt Yan has had enough. She misses her eldest grandson.

I want to be surrounded by people, except for that old geezer Yan Bugui.

Stubborn, stubborn son is gone.

When you get old, no one will carry your coffin, so you can just be as stubborn as you want!

They busied themselves preparing everything, and all the dishes were served.

"Come, come, everyone, please sit down."

Sha Zhu and Ran Qiuye, as the hosts, invited everyone to sit down.

The men sat at one table, the women at another, and the older folks sat at the table directly opposite the door.

"I'll sit over there," Yan Jiecheng said, thinking of sitting in the inner room with his daughter-in-law at the same table.

Before he could move, Yang Jianguo stopped him: "Sit here, I have something to tell you today."

I had already told him why I was calling him over.

We can't back down now.

"Yingzi, Qiuye, you two come and sit down quickly. It's not comfortable for the host not to sit down!"

Yu Li patted the empty chair next to her and called out to the two hostesses.

"They're here, they're here! Everyone, don't be shy, the drinks are all on the table, drink as much as you want today."

Once everyone was seated, they all turned their attention to Yang Jianguo, hoping he would say something.

Yang Jianguo smiled and said, "Let's have Uncle Yi say a few words!"

Old Yi was taken aback, his gaze filled with surprise and gratitude.

“Yes, let Grandpa Yi say a few words. You are the oldest here, so it’s your turn to speak.”

Sha Zhu agreed and helped Lao Yi up by supporting his arm.

He stood up reluctantly, his face flushed even though he hadn't drunk any wine. Holding his glass, he looked at everyone and said, "Then I'll just say a few words."

"First of all, I wish everyone a Happy New Year. Our lives are getting better and better, and we have more and more hope for the future."

"Every household has enough to eat and wear, society is stable and harmonious, and everything is developing in a positive direction."

"I also hope that everyone's life will develop in a positive direction, just like it, getting better day by day."

Old Yi didn't ramble on, nor did he intend to act like an educator.

After a brief summary and best wishes, he raised his glass high: "Cheers!"

"Cheers!" Everyone stood up, raised their glasses, and laughed heartily.

After sitting down to eat, everyone chatted amongst themselves, sharing everyday stories.

Where is the best food? How was the drinking?

What big items have you bought for your family? What happy events have happened this year? How are your children's grades, work, and life?

Overall, they were all topics that made people happy.

Yan Jiecheng, who sat next to Yang Jianguo, looked preoccupied.

The woman sitting opposite him, Aunt Yan, was doing the same thing, her head down as she picked up food, occasionally raising her eyebrows to glance at her son.

Yang Jianguo didn't rush to matchmake the two; the atmosphere was just right after they finished eating.

This is not the right time.

With so many people around, it would be embarrassing to make a fool of oneself, and there are some things that are difficult to say.

And if they don't make up and end up falling out and ruining things, then this year will have been wasted.

After all that hard work preparing these past few days, it's all for nothing, isn't it?

"Eat up, what's with that long face!" Yang Jianguo nudged Yan Jiecheng with his elbow and said, "We'll talk about it after we've eaten. Eat first."

"Yes!" Yan Jiecheng nodded, grabbed a steamed bun, and ate the vegetables in big bites.

Food is the most important thing for people. As the founding father said, no matter what, fill your stomach first.

They were chatting and laughing when someone suddenly tapped him on the shoulder from behind: "Jianguo, let me toast you."

Chapter 434 Yu Li's Wisdom, Have You Ever Regretted It?

Yu Li came up to offer a toast, her face flushed, holding a transparent crystal wine cup that Ai Min had brought back.

This wine cup contains an ounce, and I don't know how many cups I drank.

Yang Jianguo picked up his glass, stood up, and said with a smile, "There has to be a reason for this toast, right?"

Yu Li responded cheerfully, "Yes, of course I do. I'm a worker's family member, isn't that enough?"

The workers' families raised a glass to him, this leader, worker representative, advanced individual, and role model.

It was neither abrupt nor jarring; the balance was just right, and it was all reasonable.

That's the most apt way to put it.

"That's enough, I'll finish mine, you can drink as much as you want." Yang Jianguo tilted his head back and drank it all, and Yu Li followed suit.

He tilted his head back and finished it.

"Good! Women are just as capable as men!" Sha Zhu shouted, clapping enthusiastically, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Well done, Zhu Zi, you must have learned a lot from Teacher Ran, right?" Old Yan, who had been drinking a few cups, also became lively.

At this moment, he was chatting enthusiastically with his old friend Yi Zhonghai, a smile on his face.

Hearing Sha Zhu say "women are just as capable as men," I instinctively wanted to make a few teasing remarks.

Sha Zhu was not happy when he heard this.

But mindful of the occasion, he held back and didn't say a word.

Ran Qiuye wasn't going to let him get away with it and immediately retorted, "Uncle Yan, you should probably worry more about your own family matters!"

Old Yan's face immediately darkened. Wasn't this just reopening old wounds?

Seeing his pale face, Yu Li thought to herself, 'This is bad.'

This gathering was organized by Yingzi and Yang Jianguo, bringing everyone together to celebrate the New Year happily.

If things go wrong, not only will the two of them lose face, but they will also needlessly offend everyone in the compound.

Yu Li's mind raced, and she grabbed the wine bottle, heading straight for Yan Laokou, saying, "Dad, I'd like to toast you too."

It has to be admitted that Yu Li's mind works really fast.

He rushed over, filled Old Yan's cup, then poured one for himself, saying, "Dad, Happy New Year."

His daughter-in-law filled his glass and offered him a toast, which Old Man Yan had to accept no matter what.

There are so many outsiders here; this isn't the time to voice any grievances.

Don't make a family scandal public.

Moreover, he also hoped to ease tensions.

Does Yu Li's initiative to offer a toast mean that the two are willing to back down and go home together?

"Alright, alright, I have to drink this, I'll drink it." Old Man Yan grinned and downed the cup in one slurp.

Yu Liren was a little confused, but she couldn't stop yet.

We've already toasted Dad, so we can't leave Mom behind. Now, should we toast the oldest couple, Yi Zhonghai and his wife?

Of course, we should. After going around in circles...

Yu Li was really in a bad mood. She swayed back to her seat, her eyes almost glazed over.

"Sister Yu Li, are you alright?" Seeing her like that, He Yushui quickly added more food and served her tea.

The older men at the table also changed the subject.

"It's nothing, it's nothing," Yu Li muttered to herself, trying to calm herself down.

She can still hold on, but she doesn't dare to drink anymore.

If I drink any more, I'll really have to lie down.

Seeing that his wife was being taken care of, Yan Jiecheng was finally relieved: "Jianguo, do you think I'm too useless?"

Yan Jiecheng had something on his mind; too many things were weighing on his mind.

It's like having a stubborn rock weighing on your heart.

The pressure was suffocating him; he was dejected and listless all day long.

"What do you mean by that?" Yang Jianguo asked, popping peanuts into his mouth as he listened to him continue.

As Yan Jiecheng drank, he poured out almost everything that Yu Li had told him that day.

They lack ambition, are content with the status quo, and have no drive to climb the ladder.

Just be content with a modest life and enjoy the present moment.

For Yan Jiecheng, it was good and he was quite satisfied.

"Everyone has their own pursuits and ideas."

"Your idea of ​​living a down-to-earth life is not wrong, and Yu Li's desire for a good life is not wrong either."

Hearing this, Yan Jiecheng said in a muffled voice, "Then what did you say wrong? That we shouldn't have known each other?"

Yang Jianguo wanted to say that, but then felt it wasn't quite right.

In the original drama, the two had a good relationship.

The reason Yu Li is in this state is ultimately due to the many changes brought about by Yang Jianguo, which indirectly caused the impact.

That's life. Small choices accumulate and eventually lead to qualitative changes.

If it weren't for Yang Jianguo and Yingzi, she wouldn't have had so many competitive thoughts.

Because they can't experience it in real life, they naturally won't understand the huge differences between them.

In this way, it won't arouse her desire.

By opening a restaurant ahead of schedule and focusing solely on making money, he inadvertently became a prime example of wrongdoing.

What was originally a profitable small business has instead resulted in significant losses.

Without Li Aimin buying a car, the shock this event brought, she wouldn't have had those thoughts.

Therefore, the two people's values ​​would not be so different.