Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 974 Enemies!

Around four o'clock in the evening, Yan Bugui rode his bicycle back to the courtyard. As soon as he entered the house, Yang Ruihua said to him with a gossipy look, "Honey! I have something to tell you. Banggeng's wife is pregnant, and Jia Zhangshi is so happy that she tells everyone in the courtyard that she's going to be a great-grandmother."

Upon hearing Yang Ruihua's words and learning of Banggeng's wife's pregnancy, Yan Bugui asked Yang Ruihua expressionlessly, "What does the Jia family's granddaughter-in-law's pregnancy have to do with our family? Why are you so concerned about this?"

Upon hearing Yan Bugui's words and recalling the Jia family's extravagance, Yang Ruihua immediately reminded Yan Bugui, "Master! The Jia family has never accepted gifts from the neighbors when they hold banquets in our courtyard over the years, and their banquets are almost always filled with high-quality dishes. Now that Banggeng's wife is pregnant, we'll have another opportunity to go to the Jia family's banquet."

Yan Bugui's eyes lit up when he heard Yang Ruihua's words. He happily said to Yang Ruihua, "Wife! You're right. After Banggeng's wife gives birth, we can go to the Jia family's banquet for free again."

Around 5 p.m., Qin Huairu, carrying the fish and meat she had bought from the market, had just pushed her bicycle into the courtyard when the door god Yan Bugui saw the fish and meat hanging on the handlebars of Qin Huairu's bicycle. His eyes lit up immediately, and he quickly stepped forward, smiling as he asked Qin Huairu, "Huairu! Congratulations! Congratulations on the upcoming addition to your Jia family."

Qin Huairu despised Yan Bugui from the bottom of her heart, but one cannot hit a smiling face. Faced with Yan Bugui's congratulations, Qin Huairu smiled and thanked him, "Teacher Yan! My Yanling is only newly pregnant and will need several more months before a smooth delivery. However, I still want to thank you for your congratulations."

Hearing Qin Huairu's thanks, Yan Bugui glanced again at the meat and fish she had bought and asked her with a smile, "Huairu! Banggeng's wife is pregnant, which means your mother-in-law is going to become a great-grandmother. Such a joyous occasion, doesn't your family plan to celebrate?"

Qin Huairu was not surprised at all by Yan Bugui's suggestion. Looking at Yan Bugui's expectant expression, a look of disgust flashed in Qin Huairu's eyes. She smiled and replied, "Teacher Yan! After my Yanling gives birth smoothly, my family will definitely have a big celebration in the yard. You don't need to worry about it."

Having said that, Qin Huairu pushed her bicycle around Yan Bugui, who was blocking her way, and headed towards the Intermediate People's Court.

Around 5 p.m., Jia Dongming, along with Bang Geng and Tang Yanling, returned to the courtyard house in a jeep. Jia Dongming opened the car door, got out of the back seat, and instructed Bang Geng, "Bang Geng! Pull the car over to the side so it doesn't block the neighbors' way."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's instructions, Banggeng immediately replied with a smile, "Uncle! Don't worry, I promise I won't block anyone's way."

"Brother Dongming! Brother Dongming! I saw your car at the alley entrance just now. I shouted for you so loudly, how come you didn't hear me?" Just as Jia Dongming was carrying his briefcase and was about to enter the courtyard, Sha Zhu's shout suddenly came from behind him.

Hearing Sha Zhu's shout, Jia Dongming subconsciously stopped and saw Sha Zhu carrying meat and vegetables. He asked Sha Zhu curiously, "Zhu Zi! It was quite noisy in the car, so I didn't hear you shout. But did you call me because you need something?"

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's question, Sha Zhu immediately waved the meat and vegetables in his hand and said with a smile to Jia Dongming, "Brother Dongming! I heard from my wife Lali that Bang Geng has a wife, so I specially bought some vegetables to celebrate for Bang Geng tonight. What do you think?"

Hearing Sha Zhu's words, Jia Dongming finally understood why Sha Zhu had called him. He smiled and said to Sha Zhu, "Zhu Zi! You're so thoughtful. But Huai Ru has already bought the groceries. If you want to celebrate Bang Geng's birthday, just come over later." Sha Zhu chuckled and said, "Brother Dongming! I've watched Bang Geng grow up. Now he's finally grown up and going to be a father. As his uncle, of course I have to give him a proper celebration."

Hearing Sha Zhu's words, Jia Dongming smiled and said to Sha Zhu, "Zhu Zi! Take these dishes back and cook them for La Li and the children. As for the celebration you wanted to give Bang Geng, I'll have Bang Geng call you after Huai Ru finishes cooking."

"Brother Dongming! What are we celebrating? Can I join in too?" Just as Jia Dongming finished speaking, Xu Damao's question suddenly came from behind him.

Upon hearing Xu Damao's question, Sha Zhu's face immediately showed a look of disgust. He asked Xu Damao with dissatisfaction, "Xu Damao! Why are you everywhere? What are Dongming and I celebrating? What's it to you?"

Upon hearing Sha Zhu's words, Xu Damao also showed a displeased expression and retorted to Sha Zhu, "Sha Zhu! I was talking to Brother Dongming, what's it to you?"

Looking at the two sworn enemies in front of him, Jia Dongming had a helpless expression on his face. He smiled and said to them, "Zhuzi! Da Mao! You two are childhood friends who grew up together. Why do you always end up arguing the moment you meet?"

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words, Sha Zhu glared at Xu Damao with disgust and said to Jia Dongming, "Brother Dongming! Before, although Xu Damao was a bit smug, I just didn't like him. But ever since he became the deputy director of the steel rolling mill, he's completely changed. He acts like he's some big shot and doesn't respect the neighbors in our yard at all."

Jia Dongming completely agreed with what Sha Zhu said, because before Xu Damao became the deputy director, he always addressed him as Brother Dongming. After Xu Damao became the deputy director of the steel rolling mill, he thought he was on the same level as him and spoke to him with an official tone, without realizing that his position as deputy director was just a shield for Li Huaide.

Upon hearing Sha Zhu's words, Jia Dongming smiled and said to Sha Zhu, "Zhu Zi! When Xu Damao became the deputy director, although he acted in a somewhat high-profile manner, he at least did nothing to offend the neighbors. It seems a bit unreasonable for you to dislike him based solely on some of his actions."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words, Xu Damao's face immediately lit up with a smug expression. He smiled and said to Shazhu, "Shazhu! You heard what Brother Dongming said, right? Although I do act a bit high-profile, I have never used my power to harm our neighbors in the courtyard. Why do you look down on me?"

When Jia Dongming saw Xu Damao smugly arguing with Shazhu, he felt a headache coming on and quickly stopped him, saying, "Alright! You two stop arguing. Banggeng is going to be a father soon, and I'm planning to celebrate with him. If you want to celebrate with him, just come to my house later."

When Xu Damao learned that Banggeng's wife was pregnant, a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face. He quickly congratulated Banggeng, saying, "Banggeng! I was just wondering what Dongming-ge was going to celebrate tonight. It turns out you're going to be a father. This is definitely something to celebrate!"

(End of this chapter)