Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

After dinner, He Yushui made an excuse and left.

Yang Jianguo then asked, "Yushui, is something wrong? Is it about her husband?"

"You already guessed it, why are you still asking?" Yingzi chuckled as she cleared the table. "If you think she's the same, why doesn't she go find Zhuzi?"

"The relationship between these two siblings isn't very good these days," Yang Jianguo said casually.

"Really? I thought they always had a good relationship."

"Every family has its share of conflicts. Are you saying that siblings can't have a little argument?"

Yingzi fell silent, and after a long while, she sighed: "Jianguo, lately I've been thinking about the past more and more easily. Do you think I'm really getting old?"

Not hearing a response, Yingzi turned around to see what he was doing.

But as soon as he turned around, he crashed into a solid chest.

The familiar scent made her instantly lose all thoughts, and she just wanted to quietly lean against his chest.

Rough fingers brushed against his temples, leaving a slight friction.

"How could she get old? My Yingzi is still as young, beautiful, and full of energy as she was when she was young."

With a happy smile, Yingzi said playfully, "You're always trying to make me happy."

"No."

"What do you mean it isn't?"

"I'm not just trying to make you happy, I'm telling you the truth."

Yingzi raised her head and said happily, "Even if I know you're just trying to comfort me, I'm still happy."

“I said, it’s not because of this…” Yang Jianguo tapped his temple with his finger.

"Your most beautiful image has been firmly imprinted here and will never fade."

Yingzi's previously agitated mood was miraculously calmed down.

It's as if someone placed a perfectly warm ice pack on it, which perfectly counteracted the heat in my heart.

Let everything return to calm, leaving only a gentle tenderness rippling in my heart.

It is neither intense nor strong, but it is so pure and enduring.

"I'll go boil some water for you, so you can take a good shower later. Look how smelly you are..."

She pushed him away, speaking joyfully, but as she passed through the door, she couldn't help but wipe her eyes with her sleeve.

Those were tears of joy; if life had four seasons, her life had been filled with spring blossoms.

"Whoo~"

Yang Jianguo, who was inside the room, let out a long breath and almost simultaneously raised his sleeve to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

Goodness, is this menopause?

Having spent thirty years together, we understand each other so well that we almost resonate with one another.

To put it bluntly, you can tell what kind of poop he's going to take just by looking at him.

Previously, he had felt a strong killing intent coming towards him.

If we hadn't acted quickly, I probably would have had to sleep in a side room tonight.

No, I still need to tell my daughter about this.

Yang Jianguo had absolutely no experience with dealing with menopause.

However, this is when the advantages of having a daughter become apparent.

As a woman, she could definitely understand Yingzi's feelings and empathize with her.

I can just let my daughter tell me what to do.

"I can't just focus on work and neglect my family from now on," Yang Jianguo muttered to himself in a whisper, barely audible, as he stood in the room.

……

"Menopause?" As night fell, the father and daughter sat on the steps by the door talking.

When he told her that his mother had entered menopause, Zhiyi was a little skeptical: "I don't see any changes in my mother compared to before?"

Yang Jianguo frowned and retorted, "How many minutes do you spend at home each day?"

"Haven't I been staying at home the whole time lately?"

"At home, or indoors?"

"..."

Yang Zhiyi was speechless; she had indeed been holed up in her room the whole time.

Otherwise, he would just sit in the yard, basking in the sun and daydreaming.

I've never really paid attention to what my mother is doing.

"Take her out for a walk, that should help!" Yang Zhiyi was also a first-time woman, so she had no idea what menopause would be like.

But she knows how to make women happy, and that's enough.

"Zhiyi, why don't you stay home and rest for a while?"

"Go out for a walk with your mother when you have time. You also need to rest. The doctor said you can't get excited, you can't overwork yourself, and you can't be stimulated."

Yang Zhiyi hesitated for a moment, also considering whether or not to listen to him.

Actually, she had already considered staying home to recuperate for a long time.

While gestational hypertension is generally considered safe, it depends on the specific circumstances.

For mild cases, occasional dizziness, nausea, and restlessness may occur.

It can be controlled with just rest, without even needing medication.

In severe cases, it can lead to convulsions, coma, heart and kidney failure, and even the terrible consequence of the death of both mother and child.

These were facts she learned one by one from her doctor friends.

She loves her own child dearly. The tiny life growing inside her body, even before they've met, already touches her heart.

If it were just her suffering, Yang Zhiyi could grit her teeth and endure it.

But when it comes to her child's safety, she has to take it seriously.

"Zhiyi, taking a six-month break won't affect your work. Research is a long-term endeavor that requires years of accumulation; it's not something that can be accomplished overnight."

"First of all, you need to be in good health to keep going. Don't you listen to the old saying 'health is the foundation of everything'?"

Seeing his worried look, Yang Zhiyi said with a smile, "You don't want me to comfort my mom, you're just using my mom as an excuse to get me to take leave, aren't you!"

Yang Jianguo laughed heartily, raised his hand and ruffled her hair, saying, "You're truly my daughter; nothing can be hidden from you."

"Do you still think I'm a child? Don't think that just because you praise me like that, I'll listen to your arrangements."

"It's not about following my orders, it's about following the orders of the baby in your belly!"

Yang Jianguo's words hit the nail on the head, directly addressing the core issue.

Children grow up and are no longer under their mother's or father's control; whatever they say is taken with a grain of salt.

But once you become a mother (or father), things change.

You don't need to say anything; the little things will naturally subdue her, and she'll lose all her temper.

Back then, Yingzi and I went through the same thing.

Whose youth isn't young?!

"Okay, I'll do as you say. I'll ask for leave tomorrow..."

"What are you talking about? You look so happy?"

Qi Tongwei, dressed in his uniform, walked over with a beaming smile: "Dad~"

After saying hello, he squatted down in front of his wife's rocking chair, and with a silly smile, placed his hand on her stomach.

"Honey, what do you want to eat today? Do you want to go for a walk? Is there any sign of anything happening with our son? Should we take him to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow...?"

Blah blah blah, a grown man rambling on like a woman.

Yang Jianguo watched this scene with a smile, then quietly got up and walked out.

She thought to herself, 'Back then, was I just like her, acting like a fool and annoying people?'

Chapter 685 Project Stalled, One Last Blow

Zhiyi agreed to stay home and rest during her pregnancy, which put everyone's minds at ease.

While I understand, I can't help but worry.

Now, I can finally work with peace of mind.

Yang Jianguo has had a tough time lately, as several important projects require his coordination and support.

Secondly, his daily administrative work also requires him to carefully review and approve applications.

These paperwork tasks made Yang Jianguo increasingly aware of the scarcity of time.

Even at home now, he spends most of his time approving documents rather than reading or studying.

However, this situation will not change whether we like it or not.

Fortunately, in terms of technology, Yang Jianguo has been actively training new people and motivating staff in recent years.

With a few specially trained leaders, even if he can't spare the time...

Under the leadership of these individuals, progress has been slow, but it has been ongoing.

In particular, this simulated prosthetic limb project mobilized a joint team composed of relevant industries.

It demonstrated enormous potential from the very beginning.

The bio-integrated exploration company for simulated prosthetics has received extensive coverage from domestic media.

At the same time, it also occupies a place in foreign newspapers.

In particular, the addition of Mitsubishi's core division has attracted a large number of people's attention in Japan.

However, there are also many dissenting voices.

In 91, the Soviet Union collapsed, and the illusion of prosperity in Japan also came to an end.

House sales continued to decline, the economy began to slow down, and house prices followed suit.

The disruption of the bank loan supply chain meant that overnight, people not only lost their homes but also incurred huge debts.

The real estate turmoil triggered a butterfly effect, leading to the collapse of numerous businesses and job losses for many employees.

Ultimately, this led to the complete bursting of the economic bubble.

At this point, some people remained optimistic, believing that the situation would not last long.

Who could have imagined that this loss would last for thirty years?

At that time, China was busy 'receiving' the legacy of the Soviet Union, strengthening close ties with neighboring countries, and stabilizing the situation.

At the same time, efforts were made to soothe the anxieties of colleagues and prioritize stability.

Therefore, I didn't pay much attention to this matter.

However, China has gained a lot of experience and lessons in this matter.

The consensus that "foreigners are not trustworthy" was once again affirmed by everyone.

Imperialist hegemony cannot be avoided simply because you are weak or choose to stand with it.

Hegemony, from the very beginning, possesses absolute exclusivity.

How could it possibly allow another entity that could threaten its rights and status to emerge?

Catching up with Europe and the United States should still be a long-term plan that is resolutely implemented.

Only a strong fist can make a hegemon fear and back down.

Now, what the inland areas need to do is clench their fists, gather strength, and gather even more strength.