Siheyuan: Domineering life

"Tell me, you are such a jerk..."

Yang Jun narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhong Hui, smiling: "Uncle Yang is not someone else. Your grandfather and I have known each other for more than 20 years. Our two families have always been very close. Besides, you and Chengcai are classmates. What is there to be embarrassed about?"

"From now on, you should treat Uncle Yang's house as your own home. You can come and go as you like. Is that okay?"

Zhong Hui's face turned red with embarrassment, and water was almost dripping out.

She bowed slightly and generously, smiling, and said, "Thank you, Uncle Yang. I may have to visit you more often in the future. Please don't despise me."

"I don't mind. I definitely don't mind." Yang Jun laughed.

"This child is very good. I like him very much." Yi Qiushui said with a smile: "Our two families are old friends. We should visit each other more often."

Zhong Shanyue stood aside, and seeing that Yang Jun and Yi Qiu Shui both liked Zhong Hui so much, he finally felt relieved.

He came here with the idea of ​​getting married. Now that Yang Jun and Yi Qiu Shui said so, it means that the matter of the two children is settled. They are all respectable people, so they naturally cannot speak as directly as ordinary people. Since Yang Jun agreed to let Zhong Hui visit frequently, it means that they basically agree to this marriage.

His Zhong family was originally a well-known family, but his son was not ambitious and the family fell into decline. He could only place his hopes on his granddaughter. A super figure like Yang Jun would naturally be the object of everyone's flattery. If the Zhong family could marry into the Yang family, with the help of the Yang family, the Zhong family might be able to return to its former glory.

"Yes, yes, yes, you should move around more often in the future."

After saying that, Zhong Shanyue turned around and said to his granddaughter, "Child, you should feel relieved now. Your Uncle Yang and Aunt Yi have both said that you should treat this place as your own home and visit it often. Don't be embarrassed."

"I know, Grandpa." Zhong Hui's face turned red.

She had never felt so embarrassed as today. Although Yang Jun and Yi Qiu Shui appeared to be affectionate towards her, she could vaguely feel that she was marrying above her station. But she knew that she had to do this. If the Zhong family wanted to restore its former glory, they would naturally need Yang Jun's help.

Besides, she and Yang Chengcai are a couple, and she should do this both publicly and privately.

"Okay, okay, don't just stand outside, come in."

Then, the group entered the living room.

After tea was served, several people began to chat.

Naturally, no one will mention this kind of thing again. Some things are tacitly accepted by everyone and there is no need to emphasize or confirm them again. Everything will happen naturally.

"Hui'er, let me take you to find Chengcai and let your grandfather chat with Uncle Yang."

After chatting for a while, Yi Qiushui said.

When Zhong Hui heard this, his face immediately turned red.

"Yes, auntie."

Then, he stood up shyly.

Seeing this, Zhong Shanyue quickly reminded: "Xiao Hui, don't forget to say hello to Chengcai's mother."

"I got it, Grandpa."

Zhong Hui's face turned even redder.

The two of them, grandparents and granddaughter, naturally knew Yang Chengcai's background. His mother was just a concubine of Yang Jun, and he was born to the concubine. They came to visit today mainly to test Yang Jun's attitude towards this marriage. Now that the marriage is settled, the proper etiquette must be followed, and Yang Chengcai's biological mother must still be visited.

After Yi Qiu Shui took Zhong Hui away, Zhong Shanyue served some tea.

"Jun'er, today I will offer you a glass of wine with water."

Seeing this, Yang Jun quickly picked up the teacup.

"Uncle Zhong, how can you say that? As long as the child is fine, we as elders will be relieved. What do you think?"

"Yes, yes, yes, everything we do is for the children."

Afterwards, the two drank it all in one gulp.

Yang Jun picked up the teapot and filled it with tea, then said solemnly, "Uncle Zhong, there are no outsiders here, just the two of us, I will just say whatever I want to say."

"Junzi, just speak frankly."

When Zhong Shanyue heard this, he immediately became serious.

"Well, we are now close relatives. There are some things that we know very well, so there is no need to say them again. However, I still have a few questions to ask you. I hope you can tell me the truth, okay?"

"Ask me, I promise I'll tell you the truth." Zhong Shanyue.

"Well, your Zhong family only has this one granddaughter, have you ever planned to find a grandson-in-law or something?"

Yang Jun expressed the doubts in his mind.

Zhong Yuemin can no longer be relied upon, the only hope is the granddaughter Zhong Hui. For the sake of the Zhong family, Zhong Shanyue will definitely place all his hopes on this granddaughter. If things go as normal, he will definitely choose a live-in son-in-law for her, and then use his own resources and connections to strongly support her, so that the Zhong family's incense can continue.

However, Zhong Shanyue's actions today confused Yang Jun.

It is naturally impossible for Yang Jun's son to become a son-in-law, and it is naturally impossible for his grandson to change his surname. So there is only one final result left, that is, Zhong Hui marries into the Yang family. In that case, their Zhong family will have no inheritance.

Yang Jun couldn't understand what he was thinking.

After hearing this, Zhong Shanyue suddenly laughed.

He sighed first, and said, "Jun'er, we are all people who have seen the world, so I will just speak frankly about some things."

"It's not that I haven't considered what you just said, but... it's impossible to realize it."

"First of all, I have become indifferent to all of this. If I really wanted the Zhong family to continue, I would not have severed the father-son relationship with that evil son. The inheritance of incense is no longer important to me."

"Besides, I really am thinking about Xiaohui. As long as she is happy, nothing else matters."

Having said this, he paused for a moment and continued, "There is another most important reason..."

"I don't have time."

After hearing this, Yang Jun's heart moved, and he seemed to realize something.

He looked Zhong Shanyue up and down, and sure enough, he saw a hint of desolation hidden behind his sharp eyes, and he didn't look as energetic as he looked.

Seeing Yang Jun looking at him like that, Zhong Shanyue smiled.

"You guessed right. I really don't have much time left. I was diagnosed with stomach cancer half a year ago. The doctor said that at most I..."

"Ah... Anyway, I have to think about my granddaughter."

After saying that, Zhong Shanyue looked at Yang Jun with a smile on his face.

"You, Yang Jun, are a man of love and righteousness, and you have a strong family background. I'm leaving Xiao Hui to you. You don't have to worry about her being bullied or her future. In short... I can close my eyes now that I'm leaving Xiao Hui to you."

When Yang Jun heard this, he nodded silently.

No wonder Zhong Shanyue was so anxious to get married, it turned out that he didn't have much time left.

Since he severed his father-son relationship with Zhong Yuemin, Zhong Shanyue has been living with his wife and granddaughter. Later, Zhong Hui's mother remarried, and he, his wife and granddaughter depended on each other for survival. Later, his wife passed away, leaving only him and his granddaughter.

Now, he doesn't have much time left, and he must take this opportunity to find a family for his granddaughter to entrust her life to. Just last night, he heard Yang Chengcai calling Zhong Hui, and his eyes lit up, thinking that he had found the family worthy of entrusting her to.

It's not that he had never thought of this kind of marriage before, but Yang Jun is different now. His status has become unattainable. Even the son born to Yang Jun's concubine is not within the reach of their family. Fortunately, Yang Chengcai and Zhong Hui like each other, so he brought his granddaughter to visit.

Fortunately, Yang Jun agreed to the marriage, and he had finally settled the last matter.

"Xiao Yang, I'm asking you to take good care of Xiao Hui for me."

As Zhong Shanyue spoke, he stood up and bowed to Yang Jun.

Yang Jun naturally couldn't let him bow, so he quickly supported him. "Uncle Zhong, don't say that. Even if this didn't happen, I would still take good care of Xiao Hui."

"Okay, okay, I'm relieved if you say that."

After saying this, Zhong Shanyue relaxed a lot, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

At this time, Yi Qiu Shui and the others came back.

Also coming with them were Yang Qingxiang and Yang Chengcai.

Yang Qingxiang walked in holding Zhong Hui's hand, her face full of smiles. It seemed that they got along well, and Yang Qingxiang seemed to like this daughter-in-law very much.

"Old Yang, I really like Xiaohui. She is both sensible and pretty." Yang Qingxiang said to Yang Jun.

"nice! You love it."

Yang Jun looked at her with a smile.

He was worried that Yang Qingxiang didn't like Zhong Hui, but now seeing this, he felt relieved.

At this time, Zhong Shanyue stood up tremblingly.

“You are a successful mother, right?”

"I am Chengcai's mother, Grandma Zhong." Yang Qingxiang said hurriedly.

She still has quite a bit of respect for Zhong Shanyue.

Ever since she met Zhong Hui, she has changed her impression of the Zhong family. A daughter is a daughter, an old man is an old man, and a bastard is a bastard. They should be separated.

"I'll leave Xiao Hui in your care from now on."

Zhong Shanyue looked like he was entrusting his orphan to someone else, and continued, "Treat her as your own daughter. If she disobeys you or does something wrong, scold her or beat her when necessary. Don't hesitate."

"How could I bear to do that? I love Xiao Hui so much that I can't wait to see her."

"Ha ha!"

Everyone laughed when they saw this.

Yang Chengcai and Zhong Hui's faces had already turned red with shame.

If there was a layer of window paper between the two people before, then today it is made public.

Zhong Shanyue still maintained due respect for Yang Qingxiang. Although she was just a concubine, she was Yang Chengcai's mother after all, and they would live under the same roof in the future, so proper etiquette should still be observed.

Afterwards, Yang Jun invited Zhong Shanyue and his grandson to have dinner with him.

Since Zhong Shanyue was ill and couldn't drink, he just had a simple meal.

Before leaving, Yang Jun sent him to the door.

Before getting on the car, Zhong Shanyue grabbed Yang Jun's hand with a serious expression.

"Xiao Yang, hurry up, I need time... you know."

Yang Jun held his hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, I will come to propose marriage tomorrow, and then finish all the things before they go to college. Do you think this is okay?"

Yang Jun knew that Zhong Shanyue didn't have much time left, so saying this was also a promise to him.

"Okay, okay, it's a deal. I'll wait for you tomorrow."

Then, they left.

After they left, Yang Jun sighed.

"Qiu Shui, I have to trouble you with one more thing."

……

The next day, Yang Jun and Yi Qiu Shui took Aunt Guo to the Zhong family to propose marriage.

Yang Qingxiang did not go, mainly because her status did not allow her to show up in public. Even her own son's marriage proposal, she could not participate.

This will not only happen to Yang Chengcai, but also to the children born to Yang Jun's concubines. To the outside world, they can only be children born to Yi Qiu Shui. They are all members of the Yang family, and of course they cannot do anything that would be beneath their status.

The marriage between the Yang family and the Zhong family was a marriage of equal status, so naturally it needed someone with status and position to propose the marriage, so Aunt Guo was brought along.

Before this, the three families were old friends and lived in the same courtyard, so it was convenient for them to talk to each other.

Of course, this is just a formality, and asking a matchmaker to propose marriage is just for outsiders to see.

When we arrived at the Zhong family, Zhong Shanyue was already waiting at the door.

Today is a big day, and he dragged his sick body to greet it in person.

Everything happened naturally. Aunt Guo said a few polite words and the marriage was settled.

Afterwards, the two of them sat together and had a simple meal.

When they returned, Yang Jun and Yi Qiu Shui sent Aunt Guo back first.

On the road.

"Jun'er, I think it's time to hurry up with Cheng Zhi and Guo Huai's wedding."

Aunt Guo had been looking for an opportunity to talk to Yang Jun all day, and now she finally had the chance.

Seeing that Yang Chengcai and Zhong Hui’s wedding was scheduled for next month, she was extremely envious. When she thought that her grandson Guo Huai and Yang Chengzhi’s wedding would have to take place several years later, she was extremely envious.

Although the two families have already made an engagement, and it can be said that the marriage is a done deal, she is still worried and wants to let them get married as soon as possible.

Hearing this, Yang Jun smiled bitterly and said, "Aunt Guo, didn't we agree to let them get married as soon as they graduate from college? Why can't you wait?"

"No, I can't wait any longer."

Aunt Guo raised her eyebrows and said, "Logically speaking, we are a family. Why should the Zhong family come first and arrive later? We just met yesterday, and the wedding will be held next month?"

"Well...his family's situation is different." Yang Jun said with a wry smile.

"What's the difference? Chengcai and Zhong Hui are one year younger than Guo Huai and Cheng Zhi. Why did they get married first?"

Yang Jun sighed after hearing this.

"Uncle Zhong doesn't have time."

When Aunt Guo heard this, she was stunned for a moment.

"You said that Old Zhong..."

"Well...it's the advanced stage of gastric cancer. There's not much time left." Yang Jun nodded.

When Aunt Guo heard this, she also sighed.

The situations of the two families are indeed different. Apart from that bastard and unreliable son, the old Zhong family only has this pair of grandparents and grandchildren. Now Zhong Shanyue doesn't have much time left, and he only has a granddaughter left. He wants to let Zhong Hui marry to the Yang family as soon as possible, so as to entrust his granddaughter's life to them. But at least the Guo family still has her. At worst, there are still Ding Qiunan and Guo Tianyue to rely on, but the Zhong family has no one to rely on.

"Yes, their matter is indeed urgent." Aunt Guo sighed.

Hearing this, Yang Jun held her hand and said, "Aunt Guo, don't worry. As soon as they graduate, I will bring them back so that you can have a great-grandson sooner."

"That's more like it." Aunt Guo. (End of this chapter)