Siheyuan: Domineering life

Chapter 1174 Stone Arrives
The next day, the weather was still cold.

The freezing rain that had been falling for a day and a night finally stopped when we were finished with breakfast.

More and more people began to appear on the streets, and children, led by adults, began to play ice skating. Around noon, the street office began to organize people to clean up the freezing rain on the streets.

The freezing rain and heavy snow were very thick, about twenty centimeters thick, making it quite difficult to clean up.

Yang Jun's family was not idle either. All the guards and nannies began to clear the freezing rain.

Yang Jun, along with several of his women and children, also joined the team in clearing the freezing rain.

His house was too big, and cleaning it was very difficult. It took him two full hours to barely clear a small path for walking.

The children worked for a while and then stopped and started skating, and their mothers joined them.

At this moment, the guard came to report who was Shi Tou.

Yang Jun let him in.

After a while, Shitou came with large and small bags in his hands.

They started saying hello from a distance.

"Godfather."

Hearing the call, Yang Jun stopped what he was doing, straightened up and stood there.

"Here comes the stone."

"Godfather, I'm cleaning the snow."

Shitou handed the gift in his hand to the nanny, and picked up a shovel to join the team clearing the freezing rain.

"You haven't shown up for two months, where have you been?"

In fact, Yang Jun knew that Shitou was busy buying land in Europe recently, but he couldn't pretend to know it, for fear that Shitou would misunderstand that he was following or monitoring him.

"Well, I stayed in Europe for more than a month, and then spent more than half a month in Australia, buying land and building a house." Shi Tou said with a smile.

Yang Jun heard this and shook his head.

"Are you stupid? The market there is already mature. There is no room for you to make money. If you want to buy land and build a house, you have to buy it in China."

Shitou originally had a farm space and started his business by selling fruits and crops. Later, when his business grew bigger, he was no longer satisfied with the fruit business. He found that businesses such as oil, real estate, and automobiles were quite profitable. Later, he simply stopped the fruit business and now concentrates on real estate.

"Godfather is right. I regret buying land abroad."

Shitou regretted, "The policies abroad are too strict, and there are too many restrictions on land use. It's not as fast as making money in China."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jun wanted to persuade him not to work in real estate.

After all, this is a job that will cut off their lineage and grandchildren, and who knows how future generations will curse their generation.

If I think about it carefully, even if he doesn't do it, someone else will do it, so I just ignore him.

However, his Yang family's businesses will never be involved in real estate. It's not that he doesn't want to make money, but he doesn't want to be scolded by future generations.

"Then you should settle down and develop in China," said Yang Jun.

"Yes, that's what I planned too."

Shitou said, "I've been on leave abroad for long enough. I have to hurry back to work. I'll let my wife handle the business in advance."

At this point, Yang Jun suddenly asked, "What's wrong with you lately? Why don't you send fruits home?"

"Godfather, I'm sorry. I haven't touched any fruit since I closed my fruit business. I hope you can forgive me."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jun stopped what he was doing and stared at him intently.

"Kid, stop talking nonsense to me. What does sending fruits have to do with whether you stop doing business or not?"

"Godfather, my business has stopped, so naturally there will be no fruits?" Shi Tou wanted to explain.

"enough."

Yang Jun interrupted him and continued, "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Don't you just want to clear your name?"

"It's not like I don't know your secret." Then he added.

When Shitou heard this, he was startled. Then, he pretended to be calm and said,

"Godfather, look at what you said, what secrets can I have?"

"Do you have to let me expose your true colors before you admit it?" Yang Jun looked at him coldly.

Looking at Yang Jun's affirmative eyes, Shi Tou became a little panicked.

"Godfather, I...I..."

"Okay, I don't care whether you stop the fruit business or not, but you must deliver the fruits from me as usual, do you hear me?" Yang Jun interrupted.

He did not reveal Shi Tou's past. After all, the system was the biggest secret of the time travelers, and no one wanted to be discovered. Once it was revealed, the relationship between the two would never be the same as before.

Seeing that Yang Jun did not reveal his secret, Shi Tou breathed a sigh of relief.

He could see that Yang Jun knew his secret but did not reveal it, so Yang Jun left him a way out and did not block it.

"Okay, godfather, I will send you fruit as usual in the future."

"Oh, that's right."

A smile appeared on Yang Jun's face.

If Shitou doesn't send the fruit, he will have to use the space himself.

He doesn't want to use the space frequently. This is his biggest secret.

It is the 1980s, and the economy is far less developed than in later generations, let alone logistics and transportation. Many fruits from the south cannot be delivered to the north, and even if they can be delivered, there are no storage conditions.

"By the way, godfather, I have something good for you."

Shitou stopped what he was doing and took out a file bag from his pocket.

"What is this?" Yang Jun also stopped what he was doing.

"I'll give you an island."

Shitou said, "I didn't buy anything during this trip to the West, except for an island. This island is close to the sea, the location is particularly good, and the scenery is also nice, so I bought it for you."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jun opened the file bag and took a look. It was all in English, which he could not understand.

"Happy Island, that's the name I gave it." Shi Tou explained with a smile.

"How tacky." Yang Jun rolled his eyes.

"It's a bit tacky, but it has a good meaning. If you're willing, I'll invest some money to renovate this island. If you have nothing to do, you can take your godmother there for a vacation." Shitou said.

"No."

After Yang Jun finished speaking, he returned the file bag to him.

He has a principle that he never accepts anything given by others.

For so many years, he has always adhered to this principle in his official and life. No one can corrupt him with money, not even his godson.

He has plenty of money now, he has both money and power, but he doesn't want to ruin his future because of these things.

Money, to him, is just a cold number and he is hardly interested in it.

If you give some fruit gifts or something, that's harmless.

"Godfather, this is a little gift of filial piety from me to you. Please accept it." Shi Tou begged.

"No."

Seeing that Shitou was still trying to persuade him, Yang Jun glared at him and said, "If I say no, then no."

"Okay, okay, if you don't want it then don't. Why are you so angry?"

Seeing this, Shitou had no choice but to take the file bag back.

"You've been following me for almost fifteen years. When have you ever seen me accepting things from others?" Yang Jun said.

"I'm not an outsider. I'm your godson. Can't you even accept my things?" Shi Tou said with a bitter face.

"No."

"Then why did you ask me to bring you some fruit?" Shi Tou muttered softly.

"Oh, if you hadn't mentioned this, I would have almost forgotten about it. I'll ask your godmother to pay you back for all the fruit money you've been paying for these years."

"No, godfather, that's not what I meant."

"That's not what you meant, but that's what I meant, okay?" Yang Jun paused for a moment, then continued, "You bring me some fruit, and I give you money. It's very fair, so that's it."

"Godfather..." Shitou looked at him with a bitter smile.

I've been delivering fruits for so many years, and I've never mentioned money. Today, I blame myself for being so cheap-mouthed. Why did I mention money? "Okay, if there's nothing else, you can go." Yang Jun waved his hand.

"I won't leave. I want to have a meal at your house." Shi Tou said shamelessly.

"up to you."

Afterwards, the two continued to clean up the frozen ice.

It was almost dark when one third of the frozen ice was cleared.

Seeing that it was getting late, Yang Jun and Shi Tou went to the backyard to eat.

The father and son hadn't seen each other for two months, so they made an exception and opened a bottle of old wine.

They drank until eight or nine in the evening. Shitou was drunk and couldn't go home, so Yang Jun asked someone to arrange a room for him to rest in the front yard.

……

The next day, continue cleaning up the frozen ice in your home.

These days, the most important task for all residents of the city is to clear the frozen ice, and almost everyone is cleaning the streets spontaneously.

During this period, Yang Jun went to the unit to preside over the work of the office, and then returned in the afternoon.

As soon as I got home, I saw Yangmei was already there.

"elder brother."

Seeing Yang Jun coming back, Yang Mei stood up and called out.

Yang Jun ignored him and went straight to the restaurant.

As soon as I picked up the chopsticks, Yangmei followed me.

Everyone in the family had eaten, except him.

They were the only two people in the restaurant.

"If it's Old Five's business, don't say anything."

Before Yang Mei could speak, Yang Jun blocked her retreat.

Yangmei opened her mouth, looking aggrieved.

"Brother, are we still brother and sister?" Yangmei said coquettishly.

"If you keep pushing me like this, we won't even be able to be brother and sister." Yang Jun rolled his eyes.

"Brother, you are so cruel. The New Year is coming soon. Can you really bear to leave Lao Wu alone in there?"

"I'll say it again, don't talk about Lao Wu's affairs." Yang Jun knocked on the table.

"Big brother..."

"Someone is coming."

Yang Jun shouted outside.

"Okay, okay, I won't mention Lao Wu's matter, okay?"

Seeing this, Yang Mei quickly begged for mercy.

Yang Jun rolled his eyes and continued eating.

It seemed that Yangmei really came this time because of Laowu's matter. She sat there, picking her nose and glaring, looking awkward no matter how you looked at her.

"Brother, I'll be staying at your house for the next few days. I want to spend more time with our mom."

"That's better." Yang Jun rolled his eyes.

"Brother, why are you like this? How come we don't even have that little bit of trust in each other?" Yang Mei complained.

"Yes." Yang Jun said with a smile, "But you guys have used it up."

Without waiting for Yang Mei to speak, Yang Jun continued, "Meizi, it can be said that you were the one who caused Lao Wu to go to jail this time. If you hadn't asked him to move out, he wouldn't have gotten into trouble. The root of all this is you."

"Brother, please stop talking. I regret so much now that Laowu has gone to jail. I should have listened to you at the beginning." Yangmei said with a bitter face.

"Now that you've become more capable, when will you listen to me?" Yang Jun sneered.

"Brother, I was wrong. I will listen to you from now on, okay?"

"Really?"

"Really, I promise to do what I say."

"Okay, then you just listen to me now." Yang Jun said with a smile, "Just let Lao Wu stay in there honestly, and you don't have to do anything."

"How can that be possible? Lao Wu is our younger brother after all..."

"You just said you would listen to me, why did you change your mind again?"

"I……"

Yang Mei was speechless after being rebuked.

Seeing her expression, Yang Jun said earnestly: "Meizi, there is a saying that goes, it is easy to change the country but difficult to change one's nature. A dog will never stop eating shit."

"Old Five's values ​​and character are already determined. No matter how you try, they can't be changed. Have you ever thought that after Old Five is released, he will definitely turn over a new leaf?"

"Brother, Laowu is not a dog. How can you talk about your own brother like that?" Yangmei muttered.

"Just spoil him." Yang Jun yelled.

Yangmei was so frightened that her whole body trembled and she sat there shaking.

"I'm telling you, Meizi, Lao Wu was murdered by you. You are the murderer. If you hadn't insisted on letting him out, would he have become like this?"

"Now that something has happened, you think of me. What were you doing before?"

Yang Jun was so angry that his chest was heaving and he couldn't even eat.

"You, Liu'er, and Yu'er are all murderers. You worked together to push Lao Wu into the abyss."

"I'm telling you clearly that I won't interfere in Lao Wu's affairs. I'll make you live in guilt for the rest of your lives, for the rest of your lives..."

Yang Jun yelled in exasperation.

During this period of time, he was very angry because of Lao Wu's affairs. Mei Zi just happened to come to his door, so he took out all the anger that had been accumulating in his heart for these days on her.

"Brother, I was wrong."

"I am the one who let Lao Wu down. Please help him out. I will listen to you from now on."

Yangmei cried and begged.

"You said the same thing before." Yang Jun said lightly.

After letting out the anger in my heart, I felt much better and was no longer as angry as before.

"I promise this is the last time. I will listen to you from now on."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jun put down his bowl and chopsticks, stood up and left.

"Just listen to me and stop interfering in Lao Wu's affairs."

After saying that, he left the restaurant.

Return to Yi Qiu Shui's yard.

Yang Jun lay down directly on the bed.

I was just pretending to be calm, but I was actually very angry.

No matter how high his status is, he can never get rid of the troubles of his original family.

People who eat grains and cereals can never escape from the mundane world.

As long as you live one day, you will be disturbed by the world.

At this moment, the bed suddenly sank and Yi Qiu Shui lay beside him.

"Don't provoke me, I'm very angry now." Yang Jun said.

"Then don't you need me as a firefighter even more?"

Yi Qiushui smiled as she slept in his arms, and said coquettishly, "Alright, I heard everything you two said. If it were me, you don't have to be so angry about Lao Wu."

"That's easy for you to say. They take turns pestering you all day long. Aren't you annoyed?"

"That's true. Well, the night is short, shouldn't we do something meaningful?" Yi Qiu Shui said.

"Haha, the nights are long in winter, but it doesn't mean the nights are short."