Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

That definitely needs to be laid.

The pollution is already starting to show signs.

Laying out floor tiles makes sweeping and mopping much easier.

However, this time he doesn't plan to do it himself; he'll just outsource the work.

It's just one room, so it won't take much effort.

The next day, Yang Jianguo went to work early.

Aunt Liu went out for a while and then came back. Seeing the commotion, Aunt Yan looked out the window.

There was a huge fight yesterday, and in the end, all four of their children ran away.

Aunt Yan's efforts were all for nothing, and now she's terrified.

She was really hoping that Aunt Liu would stand up for her and call everyone back.

I thought she had something to do at home and was busy with something today.

But as she looked around, Aunt Yan realized that things were not so simple.

Why are my daughter and son-in-law here, along with a bunch of workers?

'No, I have to go ask.'

Aunt Yan got off the kang (a heated brick bed), slipped on her shoes, and walked outside.

As soon as she stepped outside, she heard shouts coming from inside the house.

"Wrap up that cabinet properly, so it doesn't get bumped or knocked over on the way."

"Keep the basins separate; these are for the kitchen, and the rest are in a stack."

"We won't move the bed; there's a new one over there. This bed frame is no good either."

The son-in-law gave the workers instructions on what to do, while Aunt Liu pushed the man out the door.

Aunt Yan, who was following along, bumped into her: "Aunt Yan, get up!"

"Ah, yes, it's up." Aunt Yan peeked inside, asking uncertainly, "Are you going to tidy up the house again, or..."

Aunt Liu looked a little embarrassed and said, "We're moving. Dajuan is worried about us staying here, so she wants us to move to an apartment building."

“We bought them all, and the young couple has lived there for several years. It’s not good to leave it empty all the time.”

Aunt Yan didn't hear a single word Aunt Liu said.

She just wanted to know what to do about her own situation.

"No, Aunt Yan, what can I do about your family's affairs?"

Aunt Liu was unhappy. "What, are you trying to cling to me now?"

I meant I'd help you mediate, but we'd have to find the right opportunity first.

Besides, if I help you talk to me, I can't move anymore. I'll have to stay with you and live according to your wishes.

"No, you can't leave."

Aunt Yan didn't know what she was thinking at that moment, but she knew she couldn't let the Liu family leave.

Originally, I lived in the front yard with Da Liu's family.

No matter what happens in her own family, Liu's wife won't be able to escape.

We've been neighbors for so many years, you can't just stand by and watch something happen, can you?

So over the years, Aunt Yan has really gotten used to ordering people around.

Just yesterday, such a scene unfolded, and all four children were gone; not one of them survived.

Today, she was told that she was moving out again, and Aunt Yan panicked.

"Eh, no."

Aunt Liu released the wheelchair and stepped forward, saying, "Aunt Yan, what you're saying doesn't make sense. Do I need your permission to go anywhere?"

"No, that's not what I meant. I mean... well, could you call Jie Cheng and the others back for me first?"

"I'll call them back? You think they'll come back just because I call them? Aren't you giving me too much credit?"

Aunt Liu was truly at a loss for words, unsure whether to call her clever or foolish.

Even you, as a mother, can't be stopped. I'm just an outsider trying to mediate.

You want me to call them back? Who do you think I am?!

I'm truly grateful for your high regard.

"Then what do you suggest we do? You promised me."

"Oh, so I've gotten myself into trouble."

Da Liu, who was sitting in a wheelchair to the side, did not want to speak.

But as she went further and further as she spoke, the daughter-in-law became quite angry and said directly, "Sister-in-law, this is a family matter, and we outsiders won't interfere. Just pretend that my husband didn't say anything."

After saying that, he looked up at his wife and said, "I feel stuffy, push me out for a walk."

"Yes." Aunt Liu hurriedly responded and stepped forward to remove the threshold.

Aunt Yan became even more anxious and went up to try to grab her.

Aunt Liu leaned back and said, "What are you going to do?"

"Auntie, please help me, I really have no other choice."

When being forceful didn't work, Aunt Yan tried a softer approach, feigning pitifulness and wiping away tears.

An old woman, her temples gray, is crying and wailing in front of you, looking utterly pitiful.

We've known each other for over twenty years, and you're just going to leave her like this and ignore her?

"Sister-in-law, let me speak from the bottom of my heart. No one would be happy to take on the responsibility for Lao Yan's current condition."

The child said that sending him to a nursing home is actually a good thing, as it means paying someone to take care of him.

The people you hire are definitely more professional than us, just like the pedicurists at bathhouses, don't you think?

"Don't always say that children are heartless and ungrateful. Even the warmest heart will grow cold if you do that."

"If a child is willing to pay someone to take care of their father, how can that be called being an ungrateful wretch?"

Seeing that she was about to argue, Aunt Liu interjected, "Yes, even when our parents were bedridden, we still had to take care of them."

"But back then, there was no other way. Every household was broke and there was nowhere to ask for help."

"How difficult it is, don't you have no idea, sister-in-law?"

Aunt Yan was stumped by the question. How could she not know? Every village has a few like that.

Now everyone is a city dweller, but where did these city dwellers come from?

In the past, they were all peasants.

If this were the old days, would city dwellers be able to live here comfortably?

The Lou family is a prime example.

"No, then, does that mean I can't rely on any of my three sons?"

Aunt Yan couldn't continue acting; her heart ached and tears streamed down her face.

Raising children is for old age security.

In the past, when she mentioned that she had four children, including three sons, people from all around envied her.

They say she's lucky, a good wife.

She is a blessed person; she will surely enjoy happiness with her three sons in the future.

But now, now...

How did it become like this?

Aunt Yan couldn't understand it and couldn't accept it.

Aunt Liu was also feeling bad; who wouldn't want to live with their child?

The older you get, the more you feel a lack of purpose, especially when you have nothing to do, and then you just want to stick to your children's side.

Many people who help take care of children complain about how tiring and difficult it is.

If you really don't bring it for her, she'll be the first to get angry with you.

Those who can get along well are naturally the best, bringing joy to the whole family.

If we really can't get along, we can be neighbors or find a nice nursing home to stay in.

That's good too, isn't it?

They were all old men and women, chatting idly all day and listening to the radio.

It's quite fun to watch TV with your girlfriends, chat about everyday things, and have a good laugh.

It's better than being crammed into one room all the time, where you don't like me and I feel uncomfortable looking at you.

It's better to fight all the time!

Chapter 451 The More You Understand, the More Confused You Become; Self-Deception

Yang Jianguo neither inquired about nor participated in the disturbances in the courtyard.

Aunt Yan came to him, asking him to help mediate.

Yang Jianguo invited everyone together and made a good point.

But people's hearts change too quickly.

It hasn't been long, and it's already like this again.

I'm only worrying about your family; who has the time to do that all the time?

Tang Youshui had been gone for about half a year, and the restructuring work report was still delivered to him from time to time.

Judging from the report, the work was done very well.

There were some minor flaws and some details that were not taken into account, but the overall progress and results were good.

Especially in bidding, after realizing that someone wanted to manipulate the process behind the scenes.

Tang Youshui made it public, publishing the office's contact information in the local newspaper.

Any capable individual, company, or organization that wishes to participate in the bidding.

You can call anytime; there are staff on duty in the office 24 hours a day.

The capital verification process was also handled by the restructuring team, and anyone qualified could participate in the bidding.

Of course, this cannot completely eliminate the other party's methods.

However, we will also make the channels as open as possible to ensure that capable people are not excluded by external forces.

He organized the small bidding meeting with great skill and efficiency.

It brought a fair amount of publicity to the local area, and even some people at higher levels heard about it.

However, some people think he is too high-profile and flamboyant.

Such actions are detrimental to stability, easily triggering conflicts and provoking confrontation.

Yang Jianguo also argued his case at the meeting.

Although the topic was not allowed to continue, it did not affect Tang Youshui's work progress.

Yang Jianguo was physically and mentally exhausted. This exhaustion was not temporary, but rather the result of years of accumulation.

If he had known he would have to do so much administrative work, he wouldn't have become the director.

But to say you don't know is just self-comfort.

At the time, I was also hoping for the best.

If it were lucky enough to be exposed, it would become a reality.