Siheyuan: Domineering life

"Brother Junzi, we are in such a rush today. Please forgive me for the poor hospitality."

Ran Qiuye pointed at the table full of food and said with a smile: "Let Zhuzi cook for you some other time so you can taste his cooking skills."

Yang Jun: "You are too polite, sister-in-law. This is already very sumptuous. No need to trouble you any more."

Ran Qiuye is a good person, well-educated, thoughtful in what he says and does, and gives people a sense of comfort. He is not like Sha Zhu, who is like a gunpowder eater and feels uncomfortable if he doesn't talk back to others.

"It's not a problem. Our family runs a restaurant, and the chef wouldn't be afraid of cooking." Ran Qiuye said with a smile.

"Junzi, your sister-in-law is right. Come to my restaurant next time and I will personally cook some of my signature dishes for you. You haven't eaten my cooking in several years." Sha Zhu interrupted.

"Well, it's been a few years, and I miss your craftsmanship a little bit." Yang Jun said with a smile.

In fact, he had never been short of food. There were still many dishes made by Sha Zhu in his space, and he would take them out to taste from time to time. However, he could not say it and did not show it for the sake of face.

"That's settled then. Next time you come to my restaurant or I'll go to your house and I'll prepare a table specially for you to satisfy your craving." Sha Zhu said, patting his chest.

"Okay, that's settled."

Then they started to eat.

Sha Zhu and Ran Qiuye did need Yang Jun's help with something, so they were very polite and kept telling him stories. Sha Zhu was also straightforward and first punished himself with three cups of wine, and then began to toast Yang Jun.

He Xiao didn't say a word the whole time, just sat there with his head down and ate.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

"Brother Zhuzi, let's talk about the matter first."

Yang Jun said: "I'm afraid that I'll lose my temper and my mind won't be clear, so I won't be able to help you."

"Junzi, you are still as straightforward as before." Sha Zhu put down his wine glass, wiped his mouth, and said, "Okay, we are brothers, so I will speak frankly."

"Even if I hadn't run into you today, I would have planned to visit you some other day. Now that I've run into you today, I'll just say it straight."

Sha Zhu glanced at his son He Xiao, then let out a long sigh.

"Junzi, actually, it's about your eldest nephew. I'm really worried about his schooling."

When Yang Jun heard that it was about He Xiao, his heart was at ease. He was afraid that Sha Zhu would ask something difficult and it would not be good to refuse. Fortunately, it was about He Xiao, so it was no big deal.

"Oh, what about He Xiao's schooling?"

Yang Jun looked back at He Xiao who was sitting next to him, and then said, "If I remember correctly, He Xiao and my son Yang Chengdao are from the same class, right? This year... he should be in college, right?"

"Who said it wasn't? They are from the same class. Have you forgotten that we attended the parent-teacher meeting for our children together in junior high school?" Sha Zhu.

"Of course I haven't forgotten."

After saying that, Yang Jun frowned and asked, "Why, He Xiao is still skipping classes after entering college?"

He vaguely remembered that Sha Zhu had scolded his son on the road just now because he had skipped classes during school hours.

"University... Bah, ask him which way the university gate opens and see if he knows." Sha Zhu looked at his son with disdain.

Hearing this, He Xiao snorted coldly and turned his head away. He was very reluctant to talk to his father.

"What do you mean? He Xiao didn't go to college?" Yang Jun was stunned.

"Bullshit, he scored less than 200 points in the college entrance examination, which university would be willing to accept him?" Sha Zhu.

Yang Jun heard this and then laughed.

Although his son Yang Chengdao was admitted through direct recruitment, with his grades, he would probably be at the same level as He Xiao in the college entrance examination. In fact, he understood the feelings of Sha Zhu as a father. What could he do when he had such an unpromising son?
"Then...what about going to school you mentioned just now?" Yang Jun asked.

“Repeat it.”

Ran Qiuye was afraid that Sha Zhu would scold his son again and delay their work, so she took the initiative to change the topic.

"He didn't do well in the exam this year, so I asked my connections to let him repeat the year. But less than a month after the start of the semester, he started skipping classes again. I just found him in an Internet cafe today."

Ran Qiuye finished speaking with a wry smile on his face.

"Oh, how pitiful are the parents in the world." Yang Jun sighed.

He could now understand the feelings of Ran Qiuye and Sha Zhu, that look of disappointment and resentment.

"Who says it isn't?"

Ran Qiuye sighed, then asked, "Junzi, which university is your Chengdao attending now?"

"National People's Congress."

Yang Jun hesitated for a moment, but still said it.

He really didn't want to say it, especially at this time, as it seemed a bit like showing off.

"National People's Congress?"

Sha Zhu and his wife were so shocked that they were speechless.

They knew Yang Chengdao's grades. The two children had similar grades, but their circumstances were very different. Yang Chengdao entered a top university, but their son could only repeat a grade. When they thought about it, it seemed a bit unfair.

However, when they thought of Yang Jun's identity, they felt relieved.

Not to mention that he was grown up, even if Huaqing University and Yanjing University sent Yang Chengdao to study abroad, it would only take a word for Yang Jun.

"Why!",

Sha Zhu sighed deeply.

Ran Qiuye was also sitting there sobbing.

However, soon their faces were filled with smiles again and they began to congratulate each other.

"Junzi, congratulations,"

"congratulations."

"What are you congratulating me for? Don't you know my son's level?" Yang Jun said with a wry smile.

"It doesn't matter what level you are at, as long as you can go to college."

Sha Zhu sighed and said, "If my son can get into college, I will hold banquets every day to celebrate."

At this time, Ran Qiuye spoke.

"Brother Junzi, can I ask you for a favor..."

Before she could finish, Yang Jun said, "I agree."

"Ah?" Ran Qiuye was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I haven't said anything yet."

Sha Zhu rolled his eyes at his wife and said, "What are you talking about? Junzi has seen everything. How can he not understand your thoughts?"

After that, he picked up the wine glass and said to Yang Jun: "Junzi, I won't say thank you anymore. I'll toast you first."

"Well, I respect you."

Afterwards, the two drank it all in one gulp.

Put down the wine glass.

Yang Jun thought for a moment and said, "Which university do you want to go to?"

"Is there any other choice?" Sha Zhu was stunned.

Even Ran Qiuye was shocked with his mouth wide open.

"How about Renmin University? The same school as my son?" Yang Jun looked at him with narrowed eyes.

"This... this... this is a bit high. With my son's level, an ordinary university will be enough." Sha Zhu actually became humble.

However, Ran Qiuye reacted quickly and stomped on Sha Zhu hard under the table.

"Okay, of course."

After saying this, he looked embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry to have troubled Junzi."

"Don't bother."

Yang Jun narrowed his eyes and smiled: "Not only will I arrange for your son to enter the National People's Congress, but I will also arrange a job for him after he graduates, and even his future career."

"What do you think?"

When Sha Zhu and Ran Qiuye heard this, they were so excited that they couldn't speak. They both stood up and bent over to toast Yang Jun.

"Junzi, there is nothing more to say. From now on, my son is your son. I will let him take care of you in your old age and respect you."

"Brother Junzi, thank you so much."

Yang Jun pressed his hand and said, "We are all family, don't be so formal."

Then the three of them drank a glass.

"Godfather, I offer you a toast."

At some point, He Xiaoduan stood in front of Yang Jun with a glass of wine.

"You kid... are quite good at climbing up the ladder." Yang Jun didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Godfather, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to go to college. I...I will definitely honor you well in the future." He Xiao held the wine glass respectfully.

At this time, Sha Zhu spoke.

"Junzi, why don't you just accept He Xiao as your godson?"

"In fact, I've wanted him to recognize you for a long time."

Ran Qiuye also said: "Yes, Junzi, just acknowledge this child. We can rest assured that the child will be with you."

Hearing this, Yang Jun squinted his eyes and looked at them.

After a while, he said, "If I didn't want to acknowledge this child, I wouldn't have taken the trouble to arrange for him."

"If you all agree, I would be more than happy to do so."

Sha Zhu said excitedly: "Junzi, do you mean... you agree?"

Ran Qiuye rolled her eyes at him: "Are you stupid? Isn't it obvious enough to Brother Junzi?"

"Yes, yes, yes, look how excited I am. Come on, Junzi, let's have another drink together."

After saying that, he was the first to drink it all.

Seeing this, Yang Jun had no choice but to accompany him.

"Godfather, please accept my godson's greetings."

He Xiao suddenly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Yang Jun.

"Hurry up, this is not the way to recognize your relatives."

Yang Jun pulled him up from the ground, turned around and said to Sha Zhu and Ran Qiuye: "Let's find an auspicious day and hold a ceremony to make it more solemn."

"Yes, yes, this is a big event, we must make it grand." Sha Zhu laughed.

He Xiao also jumped for joy.

It is a great honor to be adopted as Yang Jun's godson.

"Godfather."

He Xiao simply changed his words and said to Yang Jun with a smile, "You know, I envy Brother Banggeng and Brother Shitou very much. They both recognize you as their godfather. People in our original compound envy them very much. Look at their achievements today. They are all given by you."

"In fact, I begged my father before to help me recognize you as my godfather, but he always said that you would not agree, saying that you are such a big shot, it is impossible for you to be willing to associate with people like us."

Before he could finish his words, He Xiao was hit in the face.

Sha Zhu looked at him angrily: "You bastard, when did I say that? Did I say that?"

"Even if I said that, I was self-aware."

"I didn't expect that your Uncle Yang would agree."

He Xiao covered his head and looked at him with resentment.

At this time, Ran Qiuye said, "You underestimated the generosity of Brother Junzi. Banggeng and Shitou were also from poor families, but Brother Junzi still recognized them as his godsons."

After saying that, he turned around and said to Yang Jun with a smile: "Brother Junzi, don't bother with a fool. You know he is a jerk."

Yang Jun waved his hands and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, there is no need to say anything. Brother Zhuzi and I have been playing together since we were young. How can I not understand him?"

"Even if he wanted to, he couldn't bring himself to do it."

"Yes, yes, that's what he thought." Ran Qiuye.

"Hehe, Junzi, you really guessed it." Sha Zhu smiled embarrassedly.

"Ha ha!"

Then the three of them sat down and continued eating.

They clinked glasses again.

Yang Jun took a few bites of the food and put down his chopsticks.

He glanced at their family, then said solemnly: "The reason why I adopted He Xiao as my godson is, on the one hand, because of my relationship with Brother Zhuzi, and on the other hand..."

After hearing this, Sha Zhu and Ran Qiuye's family sat up straight.

At this point, Yang Jun paused for a moment, and then continued, "On the other hand, I also have selfish motives. The reason why I have so many godchildren is mainly to provide support for my son..."

Before Yang Jun finished speaking, Sha Zhu patted his chest and said, "Junzi, don't worry about this. My son will follow your son in the future. If you tell him to go east, he will never go west. If you tell him to beat a dog, he will never chase a chicken."

After saying that, he turned around and glared at He Xiao.

He Xiao understood immediately when he saw this.

He stood up and stood respectfully in front of Yang Jun.

He placed a fist on his chest and said solemnly, "Please rest assured, godfather. I will definitely follow Cheng Dao's lead from now on. If I have any second thoughts, let my father... no, let me die miserably."

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu glared at him.

"Haha, it's not that serious. Don't take it so seriously."

Yang Jun laughed and pressed his hand down, motioning him to sit down.

"It is only natural to work for whoever you work for. I am glad you can say that."

"Don't worry, kid. Godfather will never treat you unfairly in the future."

Everything Yang Jun does now is for his son Yang Chengdao. He has so many godchildren so that they can help his son in the future. Of course, he will not treat these children unfairly. As long as it is within a reasonable range, he will try his best to satisfy them.

"Thank you godfather."

He Xiao changed his mind immediately. He couldn't wait to be officially recognized as his godparent.

"Okay, your godfather has said so, you can put your mind at ease." Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu is eager to become Yang Jun's godparent.

He is also a parent, so naturally he has to consider his child's future. Who doesn't want his child to find a strong backer?

Now that Yang Jun is willing to accept He Xiao as his godson, he has nothing to be dissatisfied about.

"Brother Junzi, we are a family now. Let me offer you a toast." Ran Qiuye.

"Sister-in-law, you're welcome. Brother Zhuzi, the three of us will go together."

Afterwards, the three of them toasted again.

After putting down the wine glasses, the atmosphere seemed more harmonious than before.

Although the university has been in session for a month, it does not affect He Xiao's going to college. In fact, it is all a matter of a word from Yang Jun.

Yang Jun plans to arrange He Xiao into the National People's Congress and put him in the same class as Yang Chengdao. From now on, let them get used to each other so that they can become Yang Chengdao's right-hand men and real helpers in the future.

He Xiao immediately expressed his stance, made various oaths of allegiance, and also promised that he would never skip classes and would study hard in the future.

The meal lasted more than two hours and everyone left happily.

Sha Zhu and Ran Qiuye were very happy. Now that Yang Jun recognized He Xiao, they would have nothing to worry about in their lives.

He Xiao was even happier. He looked forward to the future and imagined that he could become a powerful figure like Shitou and Banggeng. (End of this chapter)