Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Furthermore, don't try to escape when you encounter difficulties; face them bravely, fight against them, and solve them. Our Yang family, whether at work or in life, will never be deserters.

Zhiyi jumped up, snapped her legs together, raised her right arm in salute, and shouted, "Yes, sir! We will complete the mission!"

Seeing her acting silly, Yang Jianguo scolded her irritably, "What a jerk!"

Ke Ren smiled too, and the frustration in her heart disappeared. 'You can't have your cake and eat it too. I'm just getting greedier as I get older.'

Chapter 798 Celebrating the Chinese New Year, Family Reunion

On New Year's Eve, the air was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, and the crackling of firecrackers

Yang Jianguo walked happily towards the entrance of his alley, stepping on the red paper from firecrackers scattered on the ground. "Master Yang, you're back!"

"You're back. Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year! Happy New Year! Have you eaten yet?"

"Thank you for your kind words. Have you eaten?"

"I'm on my way home, so please wait here!"

The simple question, "Have you eaten?" is the most sincere greeting and blessing among ordinary people. Being able to have enough to eat has been the hope of the common people for many years.

Now, good days have finally arrived, and every household has enough to eat.

But a simple "Have you eaten?" or "Yes" can still evoke the most beautiful memories in each other's hearts, making one feel warm all over.

When Yang Jianguo arrived at his doorstep, he heard a commotion in the courtyard, as if there were more than a dozen people crammed together.

"Xiao Dang, it's time to steam the food."

"Look... Huaihua, did you bring the wine?"

"Mom, what are you stuffing in that cabinet? I can't find it."

"You child, how come you can't even find a bottle of wine at your age..."

"Huai Ru, I've got the wine here. Four bottles of Moutai should be enough, right?"

"Master's wife, how can I let you take the wine? I'll go find it. Keep your wine for my master to drink..."

Passing through the arched gate, Yang Jianguo saw a shed set up in the courtyard, with four large round tables underneath, just like the tables set up for a banquet in the village.

Qin Huairu's entire family, including her sons-in-law, were busy making arrangements, while the children played happily on one side, and Yingzi was running around inside and outside the house.

But there was no sign of Zhiyi. Where did that girl go?

"Oh, Uncle Yang is back."

"Uncle Yang~"

"The big boss."

When the group saw Yang Jianguo, they stopped what they were doing and greeted him with restrained expressions.

The only ones who seemed normal were Xiao Dang and Huaihua. Banggeng timidly shrank his neck, his eyes filled with fear.

They've grown up, and the recklessness and audacity of their childhood are gone.

After years of struggling in society and suffering hardships, they understand what Yang Jianguo truly represents to them.

Those are the kind of big shots that ordinary people can't even dream of becoming in their entire lives.

A single word can turn one's life around or plunge someone into an abyss from which they can never rise again.

"Okay, everyone keep busy, I'll go put my bag down first."

Yang Jianguo responded cheerfully, his expression exceptionally amiable, showing no hint of a leader's airs.

During the Lunar New Year, and with his longtime neighbors and Qin Huairu as his apprentice, who is he putting on such a show of disrespect to?

No sooner had I entered the house than Yingzi followed me in. "You're back quite early today. I thought I'd have to wait for you again, and I felt a little embarrassed with so many people around."

"Yes, I've already made all my work arrangements before the New Year so I can spend the holiday with you properly."

Yang Jianguo put down his bag, unbuttoned his sleeve to wipe himself, and asked, "Why is everyone back today?"

Yingzi smiled, took a towel and handed it to him, "You said you wanted to have some fun, but I think you have something to ask of you, probably for the children!"

No matter how arrogant you are when you're young, once you have children and become a parent, there's no back you can't bend and no face you can't lose.

No one in this world is greater than parents, not even gods.

"Okay, I see."

After wiping his hands, Yang Jianguo decided to change his clothes and asked about Zhiyi, "Where's that girl? What about Zhiyuan? Wasn't he supposed to be back?"

"She went to the train station to pick up Zhiyuan's family and Tongwei."

"Oh? Tongwei is back too."

"Yes, he's back. He said he specifically saved up his leave so he could come back and reunite with his wife and daughter."

"Good."

The two didn't stay in the room for long before they were called out by people outside. Four tables were set up, filled with fine wine and food.

Qin Huairu's family is quite large, with a whole table of grandchildren alone.

Of the three children, Xiao Dang was all alone, which worried Qin Huairu. However, Xiao Dang himself didn't seem to mind. He took a sip of wine with relish, and it seemed that he was living a very comfortable life.

The security guards and the head chef sat at the same table, enjoying the lively atmosphere.

The other table is for guests. Who knows if someone will come? It's better to have it prepared in advance so we don't panic.

Sha Zhu and Xiao Dang are now important figures who need to be entertained.

Before long, laughter and cheerful voices came from outside. It was clear that Zhiyuan's whole family had arrived. Yingzi quickly put down what she was holding and went out to greet them. "It must be Zhiyuan's family returning. I'll go and see them."

Yang Jianguo didn't say anything, but he stood there with his hands behind his back, staring intently at the archway.

He hadn't seen his son for several years and missed him dearly, especially his eldest grandson and his beloved granddaughter whom he had never met.

"They're here, Jianguo! Your son has brought his grandson and granddaughter back to see you."

Yingzi walked in, holding her child in one arm and her daughter-in-law's hand in the other, her face beaming with joy.

Yang Jianguo's gaze was also fixed on the child in her arms.

The baby is milky white with big, bright eyes that dart around. Its chubby face is full of cleverness, making it instantly lovable.

Unable to contain his eagerness any longer, Yang Jianguo stepped forward and took the child, asking, "Little girl, who are you?"

Yang Ruhua covered her face with her hand and said in a childish voice, "Yang Ruhua is the daughter of Yang Zhiyuan and Tian Runye. Are you my grandfather?"

"Haha, yes, I am your grandfather, Yang Jianguo, your grandfather."

Yang Jianguo grinned like a simpleton, hugging his granddaughter tightly and refusing to let go. Runye, who was standing nearby, was overjoyed to see this.

"Dad, what about your two grandsons?"

Zhiyuan followed him in with his two sons, one older and one younger. The older one was Yang Tongxian, and the younger one was Yang Yuanhang, who was born a few years ago. This was the first time they had met.

Under their father's guidance, the two boys obediently bowed and called out "Grandpa," which made him incredibly happy.

When others saw them, they praised the three children, saying they were good-looking, well-educated, sensible, and lovable.

"Quick, sit down. You must be tired from the long journey. Let's talk while you sit down."

He gestured for them to sit down, but Yang Jianguo didn't let go of Ruhua, who was still in his arms. This made Zhiyi, who had been waiting behind her older brother, jealous. "Dad, you're being too biased! Our Mengjie is right here!"

"Oh, look at you, look at you, they're even getting jealous."

Yang Jianguo joked and waved to Meng Jie, then picked her up as she ran over calling "Grandpa".

With his two granddaughters on either side, Yang Jianguo's smugness even made Yingzi remark, "I've never seen your dad like this in my life. He's even happier than when he won an award."

Chapter 799 Complaints, Lack of Ability

"Brother-in-law, sister, Mom, slow down."

Li Aimin helped his elderly mother and walked inside happily, followed by his wife and children.

Aimin and his wife also brought their child back to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

"mom."

Hearing the commotion, Yingzi rushed out to greet her mother, who was walking with difficulty through the doorway.

Since my father passed away, my mother's health has deteriorated day by day. I wanted to bring her to live with me, but she refused and insisted on staying with her eldest son.

This trip back must have been exhausting.

"Hey, Yingzi, where are the children!"

The old lady held her daughter's hand, but her eyes were fixed intently on the doorway.

When he saw his eldest granddaughter Zhiyi come out, his murky eyes, which were covered in furrows, finally lit up with a glimmer of light.

"Mom, please sit here."

After arranging for the old lady to sit in the main seat, Yang Jianguo then greeted Aiguo and Aimin, saying, "What are you standing there for? We're family, not outsiders. Do I have to make the arrangements?"

"Brother-in-law, this year is a real family reunion. We must have a good drink later."

"Drink, drink to your heart's content, don't leave until you're drunk."

Yang Jianguo shouted, telling Zhiyi to go inside and bring out his liquor, "Your second uncle brought me a case of Moutai last time, bring it out for me."

"okay!"

Zhiyi rolled up her sleeves and was about to go inside to get the wine when Tongwei, who had just washed his hands, quickly stopped her, saying, "Alright, you sit down, I'll go get it."

"What are you moving? Do you know where to put things?"

Zhiyi rolled her eyes at him and said with a smile, "You, you're not home for 365 days a year. When you finally come back, I don't know how many days you'll stay."

“This time it’s different, I have to stay home for a while longer.”

"Really?"

Zhiyi, who was bending over to move wine out of the cabinet, bumped her head on the edge of the cabinet in excitement.

Thump! He fell flat on his backside.

"Hey, slow down."

Seeing this, Tongwei couldn't help but laugh and helped her up, saying, "Look at you, you're such a grown-up, still so clumsy."

"I'm so excited! I can really stay home a few more days, a few more days?"

Zhiyi rubbed her head and pointed to the cabinet, asking him to bring out the wine.

"Two months."

"Two months?"

Zhiyi was completely dumbfounded. How could he possibly take two months off? What happened to him?

"Tongwei, tell me honestly, what exactly happened?"

Zhiyi was really anxious. How could she possibly take two months off? Something must have happened.

"Well, today is a joyous occasion, and there are so many people outside. Let's talk about it after today."

Upon hearing this, Zhiyi became even more anxious. This was clearly telling her that something must have happened.

"Wait a moment, take the wine over to the kitchen and come find me."

With food cooking in the pot and so many people arriving, she'd definitely have to add a few more dishes. The kitchen was quiet, and she needed to figure things out before she could sit down to eat.

Knowing he couldn't refuse her, Tongwei nodded and left with the wine in his hand.

"Dad, the wine is here."

"Okay, open the box and put two bottles on each table."

Yang Jianguo stood up, pointed into the distance, and laughed loudly: "Drink as much as you want, there's more if you're not satisfied."

"Brother-in-law, you've got plenty of wine hidden in your house, and this still isn't enough!"

Li Aiguo rolled up his sleeves, ignoring his wife's tugging, and gave her a barrage of sarcastic remarks.

Patriotism is a source of unhappiness, and he feels like he's the worst off in the family.