Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu's mouth dropped open in a wide grin.

"Haha, I haven't spoiled you for nothing, kid. I'll take this wine from you."

There was no packaging or label on the table; the liquid inside was a clear, yellowish raw liquor.

Sha Zhu kept saying, "This wine is good, it looks like a good wine, I have to keep it and drink it slowly."

Seeing his excited expression, Ran Qiuye couldn't help but laugh: "Zhiyuan, even when our Dazhuang came back, I've never seen your Uncle He this happy."

Sha Zhu stiffened his neck and laughed, "That kid came back empty-handed, not even bringing me a peanut."

"They eat and drink, then just walk away, and I still have to pay them back. How can I be happy about that?"

Everyone burst into laughter, and Yang Jianguo patted him on the shoulder and teased, "What does this mean? It means I'm close to you!"

"Jianguo, you old rascal, you're making fun of me too." Shazhu cracked a few jokes to break the ice.

"Zhiyi, pour some wine for your Uncle He."

"I'll pour you a glass too, let's all have some today."

Yang Jianguo poured a glass for his wife as well, while Zhiyi leaned close to her sister-in-law and asked if she could drink it.

"One less drink will do," Runye said softly.

Zhiyi kept calling her "sister-in-law," which made her both uneasy and very pleased.

"Then I'll pour it for you." Zhiyi smiled happily, and after pouring it, she called out "Sister-in-law" again.

"Haha..." Everyone burst into laughter and raised their glasses together.

"Wait for me, I haven't poured it yet!" Zhiyi rushed back to her seat and poured herself a full glass.

The aroma of this Moutai is so tempting...

After a few rounds of drinks, Yingzi pulled Runye aside and asked, "Runye, I heard from Zhiyuan that you are a teacher."

Runye nodded in response, "Yes, Auntie, I teach at a primary school in my area."

"Have you two thought about when to get married? We need to decide on a date in advance so that his father and I can prepare."

If you're going to get married, you definitely have to go to the bride's family home and meet her parents.

The round trip is over a thousand miles, so no preparations can be made in advance.

If another banquet is held, both sides will probably have to host one; we can't let the girl suffer.

If you don't have the means, that's fine. But if you have the means and don't do it, then it's not appropriate to do it.

"Auntie is telling you, go back and talk to your parents. Zhiyuan is not young anymore, you two need to hurry up."

In the end, Yingzi really missed her grandson.

If these two don't get married, where will they get their grandchildren to play with?

"Auntie, my family told me before I came that we would listen to you and Uncle." Runye replied shyly.

Yingzi was secretly pleased; this was an enlightened person.

Okay, that's good...

"Okay, call home tomorrow, and I'll tell you... your second aunt, right? We'll leave everything to her to decide, okay?"

"Yes, I've been raised in my second uncle's house for so many years. My dad said that my second uncle and second aunt make all the decisions."

In no time, Yingzi had arranged everything.

First, talk to your in-laws.

If it's suitable, we'll set a date first and see whether to hold it at their place first or in Beijing.

Once the matter is settled, the proper etiquette and procedures must be followed; a formal marriage is essential.

Chapter 545 The Joy of Being Single, The Joy is Gone

The drinking session lasted until the early hours of the morning before everyone went home.

"Mom, Runye and I will take care of this. You two go back first!"

"Brother, sister-in-law, I'll stay and help too." Zhiyi, as if joining in the fun, quickly picked up the bowls and chopsticks.

Yingzi glared at her, thinking to herself, 'What are you meddling in? It's none of your business if they're enjoying their time together.'

But she couldn't bring herself to say it, so she could only say, "Zhiyi, you have to go to work tomorrow, so go wash up and go to bed early!"

"Zhiyi, if you need to, go and rest. I'll take care of the tidying up."

"No need, sister-in-law, you don't know how to arrange these pots and pans, it's too much trouble."

Seeing her gaze fall on Yang Zhiyuan, Zhiyi said with a look of disgust, "Don't look at my brother. He's even worse than you. He's never done any of these kinds of jobs."

"Yang Zhiyi." Zhiyuan's face hardened. "How dare you talk to your brother like that!"

Zhiyi wasn't afraid of him at all, and raised her head, saying, "What, are you trying to act like a feudal patriarch to me?"

Seeing the brother and sister arguing, Yingzi felt dizzy.

He held his head and walked out. Let them argue, let them argue!

This kind of relationship is built up through troubles, arguments, and disagreements.

If you ignore me, I'll ignore you; we barely exchange two words in a year.

Even the closest blood ties can leave no room for affection...

After Yingzi left, only three people of the same age remained, and the atmosphere truly relaxed.

"Zhiyi, what do you do for a living?"

Runye also took this opportunity to learn more about her boyfriend's family.

"I work at a biological research institute, but the specifics must be kept confidential, so I can't say."

Runye wasn't surprised; that was just how Zhiyuan's job was—he never talked about work with her when they met.

"Oh, what does your uncle do?" Runye changed the subject and continued to ask.

"There's nothing wrong with saying that," Zhiyi said with a smile. "My dad works in the Ministry of Industry and is a minor leader. He's always busy and never home."

"It's only because you came that I don't see him more than twice a week."

It's a bit of an exaggeration, but part of it is true.

Yingzi, who slept in the same room with him every day, could see people all the time.

But Zhiyi was different; either she left early in the morning, or Yang Jianguo left early.

That evening, one came back, and the other didn't.

We only see each other at certain times, and unless there's something specific that we're deliberately waiting for, we don't really meet that often.

"So busy!" Runye replied, seemingly lost in thought.

It seems that their whole family consists of employees, some working for the Ministry of Industry and others for the Institute of Biology.

The aunt seems to work at a food factory, which, combined with Zhiyuan's job...

Ok!

Runye's heart, which had just been at ease, was in her throat again.

With such a large family, how could she not be nervous?!

Seeing her nervous expression, Zhiyi suddenly burst into laughter, unable to stand up straight: "Brother, look at sister-in-law, she's nervous too."

Don't be nervous, sister-in-law. Work is work, and home is home.

Our family is very open-minded. You and my brother are married; just live your lives happily together.

"Come back and visit more often. Let my mom cook you something nice, and get some good cigarettes, wine, food, and other necessities from my dad."

Yang Zhiyi got more and more excited as she talked, and Runye was amused by her.

Only Yang Zhiyuan shook his head, saying, "If Dad heard this, he'd definitely scold her for being a rebellious son."

This is hardly the behavior of a father... The words... Upon closer inspection,

The entire piece consists of only three words: A vengeful seed!

They chatted and laughed as they washed the dishes and chopsticks, arranged them neatly, and then mopped the floor clean.

Zhiyuan closed the wiped table and put it aside.

Zhiyi clapped her hands and looked around the room with a smile: "Alright, everything's cleaned up."

Zhiyi turned to look at her older brother and future sister-in-law, her expression strange, and asked, "Brother, sister-in-law, do you two have a double quilt in your room?"

Do you want me to go to your parents' room and get it for you? They'll probably be asleep soon.

Yang Zhiyi's teasing made Runye blush deeply.

"Zhiyi, don't talk nonsense, I'll sleep in the guest room." Runye lowered her head in a bit of a panic.

"Really?" Yang Zhiyi looked at her brother and teased, "Brother, are you even capable?"

Yang Zhiyuan looked at her expressionlessly and said, "If you're itching for a beating, just say so."

Seeing that he was really angry, Yang Zhiyi immediately raised her hands in surrender: "I was wrong, I was wrong. Brother, sister-in-law, you two should get some rest. I'm leaving now."

As they approached the door, Yang Zhiyi quickly said, "Don't worry about making too much noise tonight. There's no one in the front yard, they won't hear us."

Yang Zhiyuan grabbed the back scratcher on the table and strode forward.

Yang Zhiyi ran away, laughing and giggling, her excited, strange laughter still audible from afar.

Yang Zhiyuan glanced at the door from outside, then helplessly scratched his back and went back into the room.

"Don't listen to her nonsense, this girl is usually crazy."

Runye shook her head and didn't say anything; no one knew what she was thinking.

After guessing for a long time, Yang Zhiyuan was only certain that she was shy.

"Then you should get some rest. Is there anything you need in the room?" Zhiyuan saw her to the door and glanced inside.

Runye remained silent, shaking his head, as he was about to leave.

She suddenly looked up and wrapped her arms around his neck.

The tenderness in her eyes clearly told a story.

Yang Zhiyuan understood her thoughts, and Runye was moved.

However, a principle is called a principle precisely because it will not change due to any external factors.

He lowered his head and kissed the corner of her eyebrow, then whispered, "The day you walk in..."

Nothing happened that night, and the next day Runye woke up before dawn.

It's not that I'm not sleeping soundly, it's that I have things on my mind, so even in the most comfortable environment, I can't sleep peacefully.

Runye got dressed and went out when it was light.

I knocked on Zhiyuan's door, but there was no one inside.

Passing through the doorway into the backyard, Runye heard the sound of children reading aloud next door.

"Is there a school next door?" Runye asked curiously, then saw a head sticking out of the kitchen.

With a steamed bun in her mouth, Zhiyi winked and said mischievously, "Sister-in-law, did you sleep well before getting up so early?"

Runye rolled her eyes at her, but she was used to her mischievousness. "You slept quite well. Aren't you scared at night when you're always alone?"

When her future sister-in-law turned the tables on her, Zhiyi's excited expression instantly froze on her face.

...The resentful gazes from single people made Runye secretly chuckle to herself.

When Li Ying came out, Runye realized that her uncle had already gone to work.

Zhiyuan went out with him to report to his workplace and give a briefing on his work.

There were only the three women left in the house. Yingzi asked bluntly, "Runye, what time would be convenient for you to call home?"

Now that you're here, you should call home to let them know you're safe...

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