Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Chapter 636 Everyone's here, shame on us.

Because there were too many people, dinner was served in the main house in the front yard.

In Sha Zhu's house, the two large round tables used for building the country were placed together in an empty room.

Seeing the objects brought back memories, and Old Man Yan, who had just entered his "old home," became somewhat emotional.

This house holds most of his life's memories.

Now, revisiting this place, I find myself as a guest.

Thinking of this, Old Man Yan became even more excited, "Cough cough cough..."

"Old Yan, are you alright?" Aunt Yan asked worriedly, afraid that he might suddenly cause some trouble.

This dampened everyone's spirits and ruined the children's plans.

Once he gets home, he'll have a hard time handling it.

"No, it's nothing," Old Yan said sadly, lowering his head quietly.

No one could see how ugly his face was.

Ultimately, nobody really cares what he's thinking.

"Here comes the food."

Sha Zhu carried two plates, performing the dishes like a juggler as he entered the house.

Behind them followed two members of the Liu family, four members of the Yan family, and two daughters of the Da Liu family; none of them were idle.

As for the younger generation, they were busy setting out stools, bowls and chopsticks, and serving wine and cigarettes.

"Oh, what day is it today?"

Just as I was busy with something, Zhiyi, who had come back to see Yingzi, came in.

Seeing so many people bustling about, I was quite surprised.

"Zhiyi is back! Oh, what a coincidence! Come on, we're finally all here."

Yang Zhiyi was still in a daze, not knowing what was going on.

They had already pulled the person into the house and made them sit at a round table with their shoulders pressed down.

"Zhiyi, wow, you've grown so much."

"Zhiyi, I heard you got married. Why didn't you tell us? You've forgotten all your old neighbors."

"Zhiyi...Zhiyi..."

buzz~

Yang Zhiyi remained seated, her mind completely muddled by the noise.

Why are they all back?

After a while, Yang Zhiyi finally understood that it was Grandpa Yi from the courtyard who had passed away.

'Why didn't anyone notify me?' Zhiyi thought to herself, feeling a little sad.

But it was just a little sad, since she didn't remember much about her childhood.

Aunt Yi didn't take care of her much, and later she went abroad with her brother, where she stayed for more than ten years.

If we're talking about feelings, it's mainly the elders in the neighborhood.

There are feelings of regret, and there may be discomfort, but to exaggerate any further would be hypocritical.

Everyone here is the same, except for Sha Zhu's family, because they have spent a lot of time together and have developed emotional ties with each other.

The others could only offer a few sad sighs at most.

Then, I suddenly remembered that there was such a person who existed in my youth.

Like a passerby or a background character, they are swept away in a glance.

This is the story of Lao Yi's life.

On the contrary, Aunt Yi left many beautiful memories in everyone's hearts.

"Aunt Yi is a very nice person, but her health is not good."

"Yes, but with Zhu Zi around, his health improved a lot... I thought Lao Yi would hold on for a few more years."

"Who says it isn't?"

"By the way, who was taken care of by Aunt Yi when they were little?"

"I."

"Me too."

"And me? There are so many of us?"

“Who says otherwise? Aunt Yi really is like the matriarch of our compound.”

"Speaking of the patriarch, shouldn't it be Jian Guo?"

“That’s right, Zhiyi, your dad is the real patriarch. Nobody in this courtyard is afraid of him.”

"No way, my dad has such a good temper."

"...Your dad has a good temper, you..."

Yang Jianguo led Yingzi across the threshold, and the conversation abruptly ended.

"What's wrong? Who has a good temper?" Yang Jianguo asked casually, then greeted his old neighbors.

"Jianguo, Jianguo, come sit here."

“Jianguo, you still look so energetic.”

"That's right, he's a high-ranking leader, how could he be treated like an ordinary citizen like you?"

"Haha, that's true."

Yang Jianguo did not refuse and took the seat of honor again.

This is his house, and he is the host today, in addition to his identity, position, and the influence of so many things that happened in the past.

If Yang Jianguo doesn't sit in this main seat, no one else would dare to.

"Please sit down, everyone. We're all old neighbors and acquaintances, so please don't be shy."

After exchanging a few polite words, everyone followed the steps and took their seats.

The empty seat next to Yang Jianguo was taken by Liu Guangtian for his father.

Even though Liu Haizhong is in a wheelchair, his son still uses it to reserve a seat.

Looking at his blank face, Yang Jianguo couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

They were a step too late. Old Yan wanted to sit next to Yingzi, which was fine, since Yingzi had a good personality.

The founding emperor doted on her immensely, and if he could persuade her, he could definitely get things done.

Before they could act, Yang Jianguo raised his hand and called out to the next table, "Uncle Liu, why are you sitting over there? Come here."

At Yang Jianguo's insistence, Da Liu and his wife sat down next to Yingzi.

Subsequently, all those of Yang Jianguo's generation were moved to the next table.

At his table, only some old guys remained.

"Brother, what do we do?" Liu Guangfu nudged his brother with his elbow and glanced back at the wheelchair next to the head of the table.

After all that planning, I didn't even get to sit down at the table.

Liu Guangfu was very upset that he had been kicked out to live next door.

The key point is that everyone else at the table was perfectly fine.

Old Yan, though his legs are not as nimble as they used to be, still has a sharp tongue.

Then look at my own father, his mouth...

There was a puddle of drool on her lips. "Why didn't my mom wipe it off? Why don't you say something and talk to Jianguo?"

Aunt Er wanted to chat, but she couldn't get a word in edgewise for a long time.

Yang Jianguo took control of the conversation on the table, chatting endlessly with Da Liu.

From work to everyday family matters, and then back to reminiscing about the past.

"Back then, Uncle Er was such a good person."

"Third Uncle, you were the one who wrote the couplets back then!"

Everyone was taken care of, and no one felt neglected.

But there was no chance to talk about work as my son had instructed, let alone ask him for a favor.

Besides, Aunt Er was also feeling guilty.

Back then, she certainly didn't hold back in gossiping, and she even argued with Yingzi.

She's in her seventies or eighties, and you expect her to swallow her pride and beg a younger person for help?

My husband has become this silly, dull-witted person again...

My wife's health is failing, and my son is a good-for-nothing.

Even when they need to ask someone for a favor, they are reluctant to lower themselves to do so.

Instead, it's this old woman who has to come here and flaunt her age...

Right now, she really wants to put down her chopsticks.

He turned and left, never to return.

Chapter 637 Sha Zhu Slams the Table, No Kinship or Enemy

"Jianguo, I heard that the Russian bear is probably not going to make it."

At the dinner table, only Liu, who had no desire to curry favor, steered the conversation toward the international situation.

The question he raised also attracted the attention of everyone present.

The Russian bear is the big brother.

Regardless of whether there have been any rifts, everyone's feelings towards the elder brother have been quite complex over the years.

There may have been a dispute or argument in the past, but that doesn't mean I'm willing to watch it die.

"Just follow the news for information on this matter. All the latest news is reported, so there's nothing to hide about it."

Yang Jianguo was telling the truth, as the leader of the Red Team.

With such a huge mess, it's impossible to hide it anymore.

Besides, while I admire him, I also admire him.

A comrade who doesn't want to be the leader's underling is not a good comrade.

It's time for my family to take over the position of head of the household.

We can't let you run a family-run empire.

That's tantamount to turning back the clock of history!

If our fallen ancestors knew, we wouldn't be able to face them in the afterlife.

Therefore, the decline of the Russian bear has both negative and positive aspects.

If it hadn't split into Big Hair, Second Hair, and so on at this time.

The inland region wants to rise and succeed the Eagles as the new infrastructure powerhouse of the 21st century.

At that point, it would shake the position of the eldest brother in the organization.

You mean it's helping you up so you can step on its head?

Let's find an opportunity to beat you to a pulp with the rest of our gang.