Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"Like a madman, seemingly humble, but actually arrogant, fearless and unrestrained, with a mind that holds deep depths and a panoramic view of the world."

The little girl's tone, like reciting a text, made Yang Jianguo laugh out loud: "Who told you that?"

“It was an uncle who came to read books who said that.”

"Hehe, this uncle is really something else."

The vast ocean of books is no longer open to everyone.

Firstly, the people involved were too diverse, and many books were maliciously damaged or vandalized, including some rare copies, which made Yingzi heartbroken and brought her to tears.

Secondly, its reputation has attracted more and more people to the bookstore, and the consequence of completely opening it up is that it's crowded with people, and there's a tense atmosphere everywhere.

During that period, we were fortunate to have the master chef in charge.

Every day, people fight over the smallest conflicts, treating this place like an octagon.

Furthermore, with so many people, the process would take too long, and Yang Jianguo was worried about Yingzi's health.

Although we've hired someone, Yingzi isn't someone who can stay idle.

She wouldn't go back to her room to rest until the [Sea of ​​Books] courtyard gates were closed and the archiving was finished.

One or two days is fine, but with all the sign-in rewards Yang Jianguo has given her over the years, her body is at least 20 years younger than her peers.

Even the best body can't withstand this kind of prolonged strain.

Therefore, at Yang Jianguo's insistence, Yingzi agreed to his decision.

[Book Sea] is no longer open to the public. To enter, you need to apply for a reading card with your identity information. You must abide by the rules of the park. Otherwise, your reading privileges may be revoked.

每天开放时间也改为固定的早8：30~11：35，午14：00~17：35，晚21：00~22：35。

It turns out that the venue is not open at night during the hours set by Yang Jianguo.

But later Yingzi added it on her own initiative, saying that the students had come all the way here and were free at this time.

Unable to dissuade him, Yang Jianguo finally nodded in agreement.

Fortunately, Zhiyi's working hours are relatively stable, and she can help her mother in the evenings, so she doesn't overwork herself.

"Grandpa, can I learn to write from you, Mom?"

The call of childlike innocence awakened him. Yang Jianguo looked at his granddaughter, who was as delicate as a porcelain doll, and laughed heartily, "Haha, of course you can! As long as you want to learn, Grandpa will teach you all his skills."

"Oh, that's great!" Meng Jie waved her arms happily and shouted, "Mom praised Grandpa for being so capable, the most amazing person in the world. When I learn Grandpa's skills, Mom will also praise me as the most amazing person in the world."

"Yes." Yang Jianguo, feeling both gratified and heartbroken, pressed his head against her forehead and said playfully, "That's right, our Meng Jie is definitely going to be someone who does great things."

Yang Jianguo's ability to act is beyond doubt. He said he wanted to learn to read, and that very evening he took Meng Jie to the study.

This room used to belong to Uncle Yi, and it has now been converted into his study.

Thinking of "Uncle Yi," a title he had almost forgotten, Yang Jianguo was filled with emotion, his eyes gleaming with reminiscence.

"Grandpa, please teach me!"

"Okay, Grandpa will teach you now."

Meng Jie is a smart child who has inherited the best qualities of both her parents.

Not only is he quick-witted and clever, but he also learns things faster than others.

Following in his footsteps, Yang Jianguo copied the characters and told her all about Qiao'er.

No sooner had they finished speaking than Meng Jie imitated them perfectly.

Ouch!

Yang Jianguo was overjoyed. "The Yang family is about to produce a great literary figure!"

What do you mean? The child's surname isn't Yang.

That was born to my daughter.

Upon learning that his father was teaching Xiao Mengjie to read, Qi Tongwei was even happier than his wife, Zhiyi.

What kind of person is your father-in-law?

His cursive script is so wild and unrestrained that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a master calligrapher of

With his careful guidance, Meng Jie will surely make a name for herself in the world of calligraphy in the future.

More than that, Qi Tongwei cared about his father-in-law's affection for his daughter.

He and Zhiyi only have this one daughter, and it would be a lie to say he doesn't feel regret.

But he truly loves his daughter dearly.

He often thinks about how to pave the way for his daughter's future.

Let her follow her own path; sitting in an office in the future would be good. If Meng Jie studies well, doing research with her mother would also be acceptable.

Life is just too boring; I don't know if she's happy about it.

As a first-time father, Qi Tongwei really had no experience.

Watching my daughter grow up day by day, she is becoming more and more beautiful and charming.

The elderly father was extremely anxious.

I'm afraid she'll be corrupted by foreign ideas and go astray.

Those messy thoughts could influence even an adult like him, let alone a teenager whose worldview is still developing.

He's busy with work and has limited time to spend with his daughter, so he's not sure what she's thinking.

The arrangements have been made.

Qi Tongwei was genuinely unsure whether people would listen to him.

With the reform and opening-up policy set, the outside world was changing every day.

Various temptations came rushing in, and thoughts were clashing violently.

In the past, having a job made the whole family proud.

Now, the situation is quite different.

The social status of working-class men has plummeted; in the past, everyone looked up to them.

Now, you say you are a worker.

So what?

Farmers have become synonymous with the lower class, and are looked down upon by others.

Migrant workers, a group that should be the masters of the country, have somehow become a synonym for "shameful".

Nowadays, the most enviable people are big bosses.

The businessman, with his slicked-back hair, wearing a suit and white shirt, and carrying a mobile phone under his arm, looked incredibly ostentatious.

Then there are the celebrities, their fame—

It's infuriating.

Even those who used to be lowlifes, such as street singers and actors, have now become idols.

No matter how unwilling he was, the general trend would not be changed by an individual. Qi Tongwei was afraid that his daughter would not be able to resist the temptations of the outside world and would clamor to go into business or become a star.

Yes, there's nothing wrong with making money, and Qi Tongwei can accept it.

To become a star, I need to work hard and overcome these challenges.

It's alright, I guess!

But this is definitely far from his ideal situation, so he can't be happy.

Qi Tongwei rose from humble beginnings to where he is today, and he also had ideals and ambitions.

These ridiculous construction projects are beneath his notice.

Can--

If a daughter truly wins her father-in-law's heart and is pampered by him, the situation will be quite different.

There's nothing else to it, it's just that he was too comprehensive.

Whether it's Meng Jie's education or her future career path.

Her father-in-law can influence and control her in every way, making the best choice for her.

The most crucial thing is—

His own little darling listens to him.

This is what truly stung Qi Tongwei.

Chapter 846 Heavenly Beings, Blessed by the Bodhisattva

The first generation creates, the second generation maintains, the third generation exhausts, and the fourth generation fails.

Whether a family can become a century-old family depends on the vision, ability, and decision-making of the third and fourth generations.

My father-in-law doesn't seem to have any intention of building a prestigious family business; at least, he hasn't taken the initiative to do so.

But the people who spontaneously surrounded him also had their own ambitions.

Take Qi Tongwei for example. It's truly amazing how he, a peasant, has climbed to his current position, especially considering his ambition to advance further.

This ambition is outrageous.

If I told my rural relatives back home, they'd probably be so scared they wouldn't be able to sleep all night.

How dare he? How could he dare?

But that's for ordinary people; looking up—

In the eyes of the celestial beings, there was no difference between him, who was from the upper class, and him, who was from the peasant class.

The distance between Qi Tongwei and the celestial beings is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth.

No matter how hard I try in this lifetime, I can never even get close to it.

Time, opportunity, environment, and ability all firmly imprisoned him on the ground.

But the father-in-law was different; he stood right on the edge of the sky.

Occasionally, he could even be invited to sit in the heavens, a legendary status that allowed him to enter the heavenly palace whenever he wished.

Those who surrounded him and followed him naturally clung to his leg, hoping that he would ascend to heaven soon so that they too could admire the splendor of the celestial palace.

When one person attains the Tao, the chicken and the dog ascend to heaven.

To be able to become a chicken or a dog is already a stroke of luck for ordinary people.

The Li family is like this, and so is Qi Tongwei.

Ma Degui, who had long cooperated with Yang Jianguo; Li Junzhang, who sided with him; Xiang Shaodong, his staunchest supporter in the Ministry of Works; Ding Min, the director of the Central Office; and his successive secretaries—

The most representative of them is the Han family, specifically Han Xi.

Factory directors, unit leaders, organization heads, and technical experts at all levels within the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology system.

His old coworkers from those years, and even the ordinary workers who had benefited from his kindness.

Not to mention the Lou family of Hong Kong Island, who have long been deeply intertwined with him.

He was involved in joint ventures such as Pangu Technology, Loongson Technology, and Fosun Technology, which he completely led; confidential research groups and core projects within the Ministry of Industry that he headed; and other related projects.

Qi Tongwei believed that everyone was looking forward to his ascension to heaven and drinking with the immortals.

Because only when he sits in the heavens will these people not enjoy the same treatment as chickens and dogs.

This also helps avoid suddenly hitting an invisible 'barrier' during ascent.

If it were Qi Tongwei, he would definitely hope that his father-in-law could ascend to heaven and sit among a group of immortals.

In this way, even he, a mere chicken or dog, might get a taste of the heavenly nectar.

Even if Yang Jianguo doesn't express his opinion, everyone will push him forward with all their might for this purpose.

Because he was everyone's only hope.

This reminded Qi Tongwei of himself. When he went to university, the villagers, young and old, gathered at the village entrance, watching his departing figure for a long time.