Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Finding a courtyard didn't take Runye much effort.

She searched for a place herself and made inquiries by phone, and soon found a suitable place.

Right in the city, behind the old neighborhood, there is an old courtyard.

It's a bit far from the main road, and the alleyways are winding and it takes about 10 to 20 minutes to walk in, but the courtyard is really nice.

The courtyard is surrounded by red brick walls and has an open layout with seven rooms built towards the back.

The main house is in the very center, divided into three bedrooms and a living room. Upon entering, you enter the main hall, and behind it is the main house. There are two partitioned rooms on the left and right that can also be used by the owner to store things.

There are three side rooms on each side of the main house entrance.

The surrounding area is an empty courtyard. There is a simple brick path leading from the gate to the main house, but the rest of the area is yellow dirt, which looks dusty and needs to be cleaned up.

There weren't any flowers, trees, or shrubs in the yard, just a stone mill and a thatched shed, which looked like it was used to keep the donkeys that pulled the millstone.

There were also a few dilapidated sheds, so run-down that it was impossible to tell what they were originally used for.

Runye pondered in her mind how to arrange things, and within a few minutes she had the entire courtyard perfectly set up.

I was quite satisfied with the place, but I still had to haggle over the price.

"How can anyone live in this dilapidated yard? It's so dusty and nothing grows there. There must be something wrong with the soil!"

Chapter 898 Flawless, Two as One, Called a Couple

After some haggling, Runye managed to get the yard for 3000 yuan.

Then, she got busy without her feet touching the ground.

Now, there are no adults left in the house.

The eldest son, Yang Tongxian, temporarily took over his parents' roles, picking up and dropping off his younger siblings, cooking and cleaning for them, and arranging their bedtime.

Runye was busy finding craftsmen to make furniture and paving the yard. She asked her family members to help with the chores she could do herself.

In just under a month, the entire courtyard was completely transformed.

The original livestock sheds were renovated to be more sturdy and durable, and the straw on top was replaced with roof tiles.

Runye built a pigpen with cement in the shed, planning to raise two pigs to eat during the Chinese New Year.

In addition, chicken coops and duck cages were built and tied together with wire, making them sturdy, secure, and orderly.

The yellow earth in the courtyard has also been divided into squares by stones of different sizes.

They are all intended for growing various fruits and vegetables.

The rest of the area was paved again with small green tiles. A thatched shed was built behind the right side room, supported by four wooden beams, with a simple and transparent wooden structure underneath.

Inside, there's a long wooden table, about five meters long, which can be used for children to practice calligraphy, play games, and do crafts.

Tongxian likes to make pottery, which is convenient for him.

A swing hangs from the reinforced beam next to it.

Runye made it especially for her little girl. The little rascal had made a request to her a long time ago, wanting a swing so she could swing every day.

When Yang Zhiyuan returned and followed her into the courtyard, it felt like he had entered a paradise.

The previous thought that the road outside was far away has completely disappeared.

"You tidied it up really well."

Vegetable vines climbing the wall, fruit trellises made of various bamboo strips, and tender green shoots just beginning to sprout in the turned soil.

Yang Zhiyuan was immediately engrossed and didn't want to leave the house.

At this moment, he finally understood how tempting his own courtyard house was to Yang Jianguo.

Why is it that every time he comes home, he becomes particularly relaxed and much happier than when he's outside?

Having such a secluded courtyard, with your wife and children by your side, isn't that the paradise you've always dreamed of?

With these, what regrets could there be in life?

*

In the capital, in the old courtyard, Yang Jianguo, who had been so busy during the first month of the lunar year that he was nowhere to be seen, finally showed up.

As Yang Jianguo ate the oil-splashed noodles that Yingzi had made herself, he grabbed a peeled raw garlic clove and put it in his mouth, feeling incredibly satisfied.

"I still have to have this one, it's so delicious, so incredibly delicious."

Seeing how he wolfed down his food like he was in a disaster, Yingzi smiled and went to get him a bowl of noodle soup.

"Ah."

As soon as he took a sip of noodle soup, Yang Jianguo shoveled the soup down his throat without slowing down at all.

“Your daughter called and talked about the family trust. They needed money to send Mengjie abroad, so she took her share.”

"Take them, they were prepared for them anyway."

After Yang Jianguo finished speaking, he casually asked, "Is the money enough? Her share of the profits isn't much, is it?"

Upon learning the exact number, Yang Jianguo was surprised for a moment, but then felt it was only natural.

With the established mechanisms in place and Lou Xiao'e overseeing things, coupled with the development dividends of the past few years, making money is to be expected.

Lou Xiao'e's help was undoubtedly crucial in this, and Yang Jianguo kept it in mind but said nothing on the surface.

"Did you report this money? Should Zhiyi report it to us? We don't want any trouble in the end."

"Just submit a report; I've already reported it."

Yang Jianguo's personal assets are meticulously recorded in the Central Office, so there's no need to worry about anyone using this information to cause him trouble.

Furthermore, Hongri Family Office has always maintained connections with the inner city, and is committed to promoting the rapid development of education, environmental protection, new energy and other fields.

Significant charitable donations have been invested in these industries.

What you do, where your heart lies, whether you're sitting on the right side—the higher-ups are watching everything.

Zhao Lichun's current predicament is a direct result of his biased stance.

"They really detained him?"

Yingzi was quite surprised to learn that Zhao Lichun had been detained.

Back when Handong first embarked on the path of reform, he was a shining star, receiving awards and honors in the halls of fame on numerous occasions.

In just a few years, the situation has deteriorated dramatically.

This fall may mean he'll never have a chance to get up again.

"We found some serious problems."

Speaking of Zhao Lichun, Yang Jianguo also had mixed feelings. No one expected that, in addition to the issues investigated earlier, Zhao Lichun was also involved in the transfer of benefits to outsiders.

To put it bluntly, this is treason; to put it less bluntly, it is a serious matter of betraying the organization and violating its rules.

He's been so busy this month that he hasn't even had time to go home, and it's not just because of the project.

The expanded meeting in the inner city took up a third of his schedule.

This time, the Zhao family is truly going to collapse.

'They should have received the news by now, in Handong.'

*

With an unexpectedly large sum of money in their hands, Zhiyi and Qi Tongwei were completely bewildered.

How should we spend this money?

In the end, Zhiyi made the decision to buy a yard outside and move out, and also to add some appliances and new things to the house to improve the environment.

Afterwards, she wanted to sponsor some students from poor families, and also visit orphanages and nursing homes to do what she could.

"Do you want to contribute money to repair the roads in your hometown? After all, you grew up on the charity of many families. We can't let people talk behind your back and say that you've forgotten your roots after becoming a high-ranking official."

Having not experienced a major setback, Qi Tongwei, who had made a shocking kneeling gesture on campus, would never dare to casually assign tasks to villagers, let alone the dogs at the village entrance, under Yang Jianguo's supervision and reminders.

Instead of getting a government job, he was beaten up by a drunken glutton and forced to cook hot pot.

This means my dream of having a government job is over, it's really a sad story!

While Qi Tongwei may have gotten away with this, his reputation in his hometown will inevitably be criticized.

Everyone wholeheartedly sponsored your university education, and now that you've become a high-ranking official, you're hoping to help your fellow villagers.

I never imagined you would turn your back on your family and friends and put on a facade of integrity and honesty.

Even if you can't help everyone find jobs or solve minor issues like detention and fines, you should at least give back to the village and spend money to do something practical!

There was nothing there, how could everyone not curse in their hearts?

"This……"

Qi Tongwei naturally wanted to, but he couldn't accept that his wife had to pay for everything, both in his heart and in his pride.

"Oh, don't overthink it. We're a couple, one entity. Why be so particular about what's yours and what's mine? We're partners in starting this company!"

Zhiyi punched his shoulder in annoyance and said firmly, "Just listen to me. Call the village first to get a feel for things. Once we're done with this, we'll take the money back to our hometown and get everything done in one go."

Not only is road repair being done, Zhiyi also plans to gradually repay his favors and reputation.

No one is allowed to question or slander the excellence of their own man.

Chapter 899 We're all in this together; the situation is settled, but I'm not so sure.

Ringing~

The phone rang, and Qi Tongwei answered it but only said a few words before hanging up and rushing out.

Zhao Lichun is finished.

No one expected that things would change so quickly.

Fortunately, Qi Tongwei had prepared a backup plan as soon as he returned to Handong, and made early warning plans.

Now, let's arrest them.

"Ruilong, Ruilong~"

Inside the club, Zhao Xiaohui, who always appeared calm and composed, called out Zhao Ruilong's name with her hair disheveled.

Zhao Ruilong, who was learning Russian in the private room, was getting annoyed by his second sister's shouts.

It seems I won't be learning Russian today.

"Second sister, I'm here!"

Dressed neatly, Zhao Ruilong stepped out the door, but before he could even walk out, he saw Zhao Xiaohui, her hair disheveled, running towards him from the end of the corridor.

'Has the sky fallen?'

Seeing his second sister's disheveled appearance, Zhao Ruilong's heart skipped a beat.

"Quickly, go now, don't take anything with you. Have your people arrange for you to leave the country immediately. Go anywhere, as long as you can leave Handong."

As he dragged his underling outside, Zhao Ruilong's heart sank to the bottom.

"Second sister, Dad~"

His steps faltered suddenly, Zhao Xiaohui paused for a few seconds, and then pulled him even harder.

His rosy eyes were wet with tears, and without saying a word, Zhao Ruilong understood.

The Zhao family's world has truly collapsed!

The impact of Zhao Lichun's detention is no less than a major earthquake in Handong.

Suddenly, inspectors from each department appeared and took him away in full view of everyone.

Some local bullies and grassroots officials are even equipped with police force carrying real guns.

These local tyrants wouldn't obediently cooperate just because they saw inspectors, so to avoid any surprises, Qi Tongwei gave them a strict order.

Anyone who dares to mess things up at this time will never be able to leave this remote mountain village for the rest of their life.

With all his might, Qi Tongwei personally directed and planned the entire arrest operation.