Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

This also includes his beloved granddaughter, Meng Jie.

“Brother-in-law, if you ask me, you shouldn’t have gotten involved in the Fengtian matter directly. You could have just given a heads-up and let the people below handle it.”

Seeing his somber expression, Li Aimin assumed he was worried about Fengtian again.

"Then what!"

Yang Jianguo glanced at him expressionlessly, "Just let them do a shoddy job, fix a nice-looking cover, and cover up the problem."

"Hehe~" Noticing his stern gaze, Li Aimin shrank back and said ingratiatingly, "I'm just worried about your health! We're not getting any younger. Although we look young, our energy is still limited."

"By the way, I brought a lot of tonics with me when I first arrived. Remember to have my sister stew them for you. I'll bring you more later."

"Well, I have a heart."

This interruption eased Yang Jianguo's mood, and the enticing aroma of food wafted in from outside.

"Aimin specially brought this tuna, please eat more."

The bluefin tuna, sliced ​​into thick and thin pieces, looks enticingly colored, bright, and plump.

Yang Jianguo picked up a few pieces of food with his chopsticks and instructed, "Next time you come, just bring this."

Fish sashimi has existed since ancient times; it's not just something that's eaten in Japan.

Even today, people in Shunde and other places still retain the habit of eating raw fish.

However, the local technology for treating parasites is also top-notch.

Yang Jianguo wasn't bold enough to try freshwater fish, although given his physical condition and the medications he'd taken over the years, he probably wouldn't have any problems.

But I can't get over this psychological hurdle; the responsibility on my shoulders is too heavy.

Personally, I must be responsible to my family, friends, colleagues, and comrades-in-arms; publicly, I must strive for the projects I lead, technological development and innovation, and the rejuvenation of the great nation.

He couldn't bring himself to take risks for the sake of satisfying his appetite.

Deep-sea fish is fine; he really likes the texture.

Chapter 848 Li Aimin, who has a sharp tongue, is Qi Tongwei really that brave?

After finishing their meal, Li Aimin and his wife settled in on their own.

The three-courtyard house had many empty rooms, but the rooms were fully furnished, with bedding stored in large wardrobes.

Take it out, shake it out, spread it on the ground, and then go to the kitchen to light a fire and put the floor heater on.

Hey, this is much more comfortable than staying in a hotel.

"Aimin, do you think I'm being too flashy?"

Sitting at her desk, Li Lan took off the accessories one by one. It took her a long time to finish, and Li Aimin, who was waiting on the kang (a heated brick bed), was almost asleep.

"You still know that?" Li Aimin was both amused and exasperated when this was mentioned. He had told her before they came not to bother with all this nonsense.

My older sister doesn't care about these things at all. Besides, my brother-in-law has a special status. If you dress up like a peacock with its tail feathers spread, it won't look elegant.

But she wouldn't listen, insisting that she would only feel confident wearing these.

So what do we do? Just wear it!

She dressed herself up like the boss's mistress, and Li Aimin didn't even bother to criticize her.

"You think I want to? I'm only doing this because I'm afraid of embarrassing you."

“I think you’ve been brainwashed by those bad influences outside. You’re always thinking about these trivial things. If you’re really bored, we can have another one and give you something to do.”

"Get lost, I'm already so old, why would I have another child?"

Although Li Lan said no, it was obvious from her expression that she was tempted.

Having another child wouldn't be out of the question.

With such a large family business, having more siblings in the future would be better for mutual support.

He himself helped the Li family to have more children, which made him an even greater contributor.

When I get old, how happy I will be to have my children and grandchildren surrounding me!

"Love the people."

The falsetto, sounding like a lump of lard stuck in his throat, jolted Li Aimin, who was drowsy and about to fall asleep, wide awake.

His cloudy eyes immediately cleared.

Seeing her droopy eyes, Li Aimin secretly groaned.

'Why do you have such a foul mouth?'

If Li Lan hadn't been right in front of him, Li Aimin would have slapped himself twice.

Now that's settled, wake up and get back to paying your taxes honestly.

I just don't know how much the grain quota has increased. I hope they don't squeeze him dry!

The next day, Li Aimin, with dark circles under his eyes, went out with his shoulders slumped and looking listless.

That's all, not a single drop left.

Inside the room, Li Lan was fast asleep, her face glowing.

Hearing the commotion outside, Yingzi, who had prepared the meal early, called out to them to come and eat.

When the food was served, only Aimin was seen.

Where is Lan?

"She's asleep!"

When Li Aimin looked up, Yingzi was startled.

What's going on? Did you go to steal someone's man?

But then he thought, Li Lan is here, so he has no chance!

Yingzi chuckled inwardly, 'These two have such youthful spirits!'

"Love the people."

Although it was meant to be a playful moment between husband and wife, Yingzi couldn't help but offer a few words of advice: "You're not getting any younger, you need to take care of your health and do what you can."

Li Aimin awkwardly scratched his toes and nodded sheepishly, responding with "Hey, hey."

After breakfast, he quickly went back to his room to catch up on sleep.

Seeing the old woman sleeping soundly with a rosy complexion on the kang, Li Aimin's previous embarrassment and annoyance returned, and he slapped her upturned buttocks in frustration.

"Mmmmm~"

Li Lan twisted her body, tilted her head, and fell into a deep sleep again.

Li Aimin was so angry he laughed. He was a grown man, yet he was still throwing a tantrum like a child.

'Go to sleep.'

After taking off his shoes and coat, Li Aimin climbed onto the kang (a heated brick bed), embraced his wife, and fell into a deep sleep.

I slept until almost dinnertime before waking up.

Li Lan, who had been in his arms, was nowhere to be seen, and the sounds of laughter and merriment came from the courtyard.

Li Aimin was anxious, so he put on his shoes, grabbed his coat, and went out the door.

"Oh, the great hero has woken up."

I saw Li Ying and his wife, as well as Zhiyi and his wife, sitting in the pavilion drinking tea and chatting.

Several kinds of candied fruit and pastries were also placed on the table.

'Gu Gu~'

Li Aimin, who was being teased, didn't care about being embarrassed and picked up the pastry and put it in his mouth. "Mmm, delicious. This twisted dough stick is from Huguosi, right? And the taro pastry must be from Jixiang."

Li Aimin picked up another piece of mung bean cake and said in a high-pitched voice, "Quanjude, authentic."

Yingzi smiled and waved her palm-leaf fan, teasingly saying, "You're such a picky eater."

Li Aimin picked up the teacup in front of his wife and drank it all down like a cow chewing on a peony. Only then did he have a chance to say, "I only have this one hobby, how could I not remember it?"

"What are you talking about!" Yang Jianguo returned. "I could hear you laughing outside. I wanted to hear what good things were going on."

"This is not how people love the people. They can tell which store the pastries on the table came from just by tasting them. They are very picky."

"Hehe~" Yang Jianguo pointed with a smile in his eyes: "Him? He used to be a picky eater."

Seeing everyone teasing him, Li Aimin played along without hesitation, saying, "That's right, because my older sister is amazing and found a great brother-in-law."

Others look forward to the New Year all year round to enjoy some new treats, but I treat them to snacks like they're my main meal. Brother-in-law, I still remember how I always looked forward to you and my sister coming home for the New Year, bringing nothing but delicious food.

"Haha~"

Yang Jianguo smiled happily, while Qi Tongwei studied quietly on the side.

No wonder my parents are closest to my second uncle's family.

With my second uncle's silver tongue, who wouldn't be confused when they meet him!

After chatting casually, Yingzi noticed that it was almost time and got up to go to the kitchen to cook.

Li Lan and Zhiyi went along too, and Xiao Mengjie also skipped and jumped to help.

The once bustling pavilion was suddenly much emptied.

Yang Jianguo sipped his tea. "Tongwei, what time is your train tomorrow?"

"7 o'clock, the earliest bus. My workplace will arrange for someone to take me. You and Mom don't need to get up. Zhiyi is here!"

"Ah."

Yang Jianguo did not answer whether he knew or not, but asked him what he thought about his work direction after returning this time.

Qi Tongwei pondered for a moment and tentatively said, "Some of the comrades who followed me to Fengtian were ostracized and assigned to remote areas. I want to transfer them back first."

Firstly, it's to tell everyone that the trip to Fengtian was the right thing to do; I personally think this statement is very important. Secondly, it's to let everyone know that following me, Qi Tongwei, will never be seen as a pawn to be abandoned.

Hearing his blatant and factional remarks, Li Aimin was terrified.

My brother-in-law hates this kind of thing the most, how could he dare?

'How come we never noticed before that Qi Tongwei was so brave!'

To Li Aimin's surprise, his brother-in-law didn't say anything and went straight to the next topic.

"None of what you've said is the key point. The most important thing about going back this time can be summed up in one sentence."

Yang Jianguo paused slightly, then said, "Just do your job well."

Chapter 849 Yang Jianguo acts as a stabilizing force, defusing mines.

Duty fulfilled.

These were the last two words Yang Jianguo spoke to Qi Tongwei on the day he left, against the backdrop of the barely dawning sky.

Once on the train, I found my seat.

Qi Tongwei began to ponder what the words "duty" really meant.

Do your job well and be conscientious and dedicated.

No, it can't be that simple.

If that's the case, there's no need to repeat what I just said yesterday before leaving today.

Considering the current situation in Handong, Qi Tongwei began to unravel the mystery and started to find some clues.

Taking advantage of the chaos he caused during his trip to Fengtian, the higher authorities completely dismantled the leadership team of Handong, and Zhao Lichun, the secretary who was the driving force behind Handong's economic development, was promoted to the central government.

Governor Liu, who was completely overwhelmed and had lost all authority, was forced to remain seated.

As the third-in-command and his own mentor, Gao Yuliang also retained his original position.

And he himself, the 'culprit', should have been severely punished.

They lifted him high and then gently lowered him, returning him unharmed.