Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"From now on, if you need me to cook, just let me know."

"What about the conditions?"

Sha Zhu scratched his head, glanced ahead, and said, "When you want to listen at home, can I listen along too?"

“Sure, why not?” Yang Jianguo agreed.

Sha Zhu clapped his hands and said, "Alright, you're so straightforward, Jianguo. From now on, just let me know if you need anything."

After exchanging only a few more words, the car entered the alley.

Following the directions of the driver, I parked smoothly at the entrance of the courtyard.

After getting off the bus, Sha Zhu hurriedly said, "Don't worry, I'll give you a hand."

The driver had already gotten out and was helping to unload the record cabinet from the car: "Mr. Yang, let me help you carry it inside."

Chapter 97 Who's envious of whom? Your whole family...

Before leaving, the senior leader specifically instructed him to escort the person home.

Yang Jianguo didn't hesitate either, and together they lifted the cabinet and went inside.

Sha Zhu chuckled at the sight and, with a care he took more than when he was carrying his wife, picked up the phonograph box: "I'll do this."

Upon entering the courtyard, Sha Zhu exclaimed in surprise, "Hey~ what's going on today? Is nobody here?"

Normally, the car would have heard noises inside the yard before it even reached the gate.

Today, they made such a fuss at the entrance for ages.

Not a single person has been seen. Is this some kind of ghost?

Once you walk through the gate to the middle courtyard, you'll know what to expect.

"...This matter won't be over without a hundred dollars." Xu Damao's shout was full of anger.

Although he looks a bit immature, just listen to his voice.

Be confident.

No wonder he's been so restless all the time, he's been holding it in!

The driver who helped carry the things had eyes full of curiosity.

He thought to himself that he was in deep trouble; a big meeting was being held late at night, and the first thing the person asked for was a hundred yuan.

Goodness, he's managing his own salary for two months.

Who is this, talking so arrogantly?

He was curious inside, but outwardly remained completely composed.

The most important thing for a driver is to observe more and ask less questions.

Now that I understand, the question is whether I should say it, and to whom.

You must be clear about your own capabilities and be qualified to become a leading cadre.

But if you happen to encounter a high-ranking leader, someone who is upright and incorruptible.

Gossiping behind people's backs?

I'll kick you far away; you can forget about staying by his side.

In the original series, Xu Damao lost a great opportunity simply because he said a few words about Sha Zhu behind his back.

"Driver, slow down, turn left, yes, that side room." Yang Jianguo and the driver carried the cabinet into the yard.

They pretended not to see the old and young men in the courtyard.

It's such a trivial matter, and you've been fussing over it all night.

Again...

Is your vision really so narrow that you only focus on these trivial matters in the yard?

"Jianguo." Yingzi, who was standing guard at the door and was almost dozing off, perked up.

Where did my husband go? He's messing around with such a big cabinet.

I must say, it's really beautiful.

There was also a fool, holding that black box in his arms.

Crank handle...box...

“Master He, is this a phonograph?” Li Ying remembered.

It was shown in a movie; isn't that what the music box looks like?

Sha Zhu chuckled sheepishly and said, "Hey, it's just a phonograph, isn't it? Don't worry, it's yours."

Seeing the envy in her eyes, Sha Zhu thought to himself, "I'm the one who should be envious. All these nice things belong to your family."

"My family's?" Yingzi was delighted and went over to touch it affectionately.

"Wait here, I'll put it inside for you." Sha Zhu followed him into the house.

After Yang Jianguo had put the cabinet away, he gently, very gently, put it down.

Once the bottom touches the top, I feel at ease.

If he damages such a precious item, he won't have anyone to compensate Jianguo.

"Yingzi, pour the driver a glass of water. And please, have a cigarette." Yang Jianguo took out a pack of cigarettes, thinking to himself, 'The stock is getting lower and lower.'

If this happens twice more, he'll have to go to the market again.

"No, no, no, Master Yang, I don't smoke."

The driver waved his hand in refusal, explaining that the high-ranking leader disliked the smell of smoke and that one of his requirements for drivers was that they not smoke.

So, it wasn't just politeness on his part; he genuinely didn't smoke.

"Master, please have some water. You've worked hard." Li Ying offered him water.

Turning around to take the water, the driver nodded and said, "Thank you, young lady."

There's no need to worry about seniority now; she's still her sister-in-law because she has a capable man.

After drinking the water, the driver was about to leave.

Seeing that the person really wouldn't accept the cigarette, Yang Jianguo turned around and opened the cabinet: "Yingzi, get me a bag."

The oil paper bag was filled with two handfuls of melon seeds, and then a handful of milk candy was given to them.

Yang Jianguo quickly folded and wrapped it up.

"Take this home for your child, please don't be shy, we'll need your help again in the future!"

The driver hesitated for a moment, then took the load and loaded it.

I was filled with emotion, looking at how well Master Yang handled things.

No wonder she caught the leader's eye; I heard he hasn't stopped smiling all day.

"Don't see me off, don't see me off, I have to go back and report!" He rushed out the door, not giving anyone a chance to see him off, and turned into the doorway.

Now, the neighbors who were initially embarrassed all swarmed around.

They craned their necks to peer into the house from a distance of two or three meters.

"Dad, what's that rare thing?" Yan Jiefang asked curiously.

Aside from those shown to the general public, Yan Jiefang has hardly ever watched any movies.

He had never seen a phonograph before.

Nowadays, the people who watch movies the most are from the communes and various employee units.

Ordinary people might only see it two or three times a year.

Otherwise, how come Xu Damao, this projectionist, is so arrogant?

It's just because someone flattered him!

"A phonograph, that box that makes sounds." Yan Bugui craned his neck, feeling a pang of regret.

Such a treasure was given to Yang Jianguo, a rough and uncultured man.

Does he understand music?

At this point, Yang Jianguo became a roughneck in his eyes.

That music was for intellectuals, for people who understood art.

He was educated, but ultimately he was still a worker.

Every day, he would sit in front of that lump of iron, hammering and mending it.

How could they possibly understand such a delicate art technique? They've wasted it, utterly wasted it!

Xu Damao also came to join in the fun, and Qin Huairu happened to be standing right in front of him.

Look at the envy in her eyes, it's almost dripping with tears.

Xu Damao's eyes darted around as he sneered, "What, Widow Qin, are you envious of Jian Guo's success?"

"You can't be thinking of starting a country with someone, can you? There's something more to it, isn't there?"

Qin Huairu turned around and glared at him fiercely, but didn't say anything back.

With Xu Damao's loose tongue, the more you try to reason with him, the more excited he gets.

Is it even worth talking to him?

However, Xu Damao put it bluntly.

Qin Huairu was truly envious.

If Yang Jianguo really had that intention now...

If he gave her a hint, Qin Huairu herself didn't know if she could resist the temptation.

'He probably can't take it anymore.' Qin Huai knew perfectly well that the person wouldn't pay any attention to her.

In the same courtyard, who hasn't seen Yang Jianguo's behavior on a daily basis?

Li Ying's eyes were filled with other men's wives.

There's no room for her anymore, this widow with three mouths in the neighborhood.

She stubbornly held on by refusing to admit it.

"Hey, who gave this to you? Why did someone specially deliver it back? I just went to check, it was a sedan."

"Oh, that must be a high-ranking official, right?"

"Needless to say, would a junior leader be entitled to a driver?"

"Uncle is not saying anything more. Sha Zhu went to cook for the big boss today. Looks like Jianguo went too, right?"

"Oh~ that big boss's guest, could it be him?"

"Wow, that's really amazing. They're going to be incredible in the future."

"Forget about the future, people are like this [thumb] right now."

Hearing the commotion outside, Yang Jianguo shouted from inside, "Isn't the meeting in session? Are you canceling it?"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this.

Looking back again—oh my god!

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P.S.: Hi Yanzu, thank you for liking my book despite being so handsome.

Chapter Ninety-Eight: Growing Up - Is Widow Qin a woman of fiery temperament?

Yi Zhonghai was alright; he kept a sullen face and remained silent.

Liu Haizhong's face looked like the moss on the coast of Shichahai.