Yan Jiecheng's Leisurely Life in Siheyuan

Chapter 139 Arrival at Jinhai
After the banquet, the next day these people obediently completed their respective study procedures.

Yan Jiecheng has already completed the formalities yesterday, so he doesn't need to go to work at the steel rolling mill the next day.

According to the information in the training documents, Yan Jiecheng was to take a train to Jinhai on the third day for a six-month training course.

After breakfast, Yan Jiecheng's mother-in-law and Fu Linlin, who was heavily pregnant, helped him pack his luggage.

Unable to get involved, Yan Jiecheng played with the two children in the living room.

Not long after, Fu Linlin came to the living room and said with a displeased look on her face.

"Brother Cheng, it's freezing cold, and the New Year is just around the corner. Can't we wait until after the New Year to go for further studies?"

It's no wonder Fu Linlin had objections; in fact, Yan Jiecheng was also furious about it.

What can be done? These days, factories operate normally during the Spring Festival, so these people who are pursuing further education can't just complain, can they?

Seeing his wife's depressed expression, Yan Jiecheng could only offer a wry smile and words of comfort.

"Alright, don't be angry anymore. When Tianjin is not far from Beijing, I should be able to take leave and come back for the New Year."

Fu Linlin knew that Yan Jiecheng was trying to comfort her, so she didn't say anything more.

That evening, Yan Jiecheng's family had a very lavish dinner.

Besides his family members, Yan Jiecheng also specially called over his younger sister, Jie Di.

When Yan Jiedi looked at the table full of dishes, most of which were meat dishes, she couldn't help but swallow hard and said.

"Big brother, what day is it today? Why have you prepared so much delicious food?"

Seeing Yan Jiedi's greedy look, Yan Jiecheng couldn't help but rub her head and say something.

"My older brother is going on a business trip tomorrow, so let's have a big meal."

At this moment, the father-in-law took out a bottle of Xifeng liquor and said to Yan Jiecheng.

"Jiecheng, how about we have a drink, just the two of us?"

"Sure, it's been a long time since I've had a drink with you, Dad. Let's have a drink tonight."

After a few rounds of drinks, Yan Jiecheng, emboldened by the alcohol, spoke to his father-in-law.

"Dad, thanks to you and Mom for taking care of us these past few years, I'll have to rely on you to take care of things at home from now on."

To be honest, Yan Jiecheng's family has been very fortunate to have his father-in-law and his wife's care over the past few years; otherwise, he really couldn't have imagined what life would be like.

Faced with Yan Jiecheng's heartfelt expression, his father-in-law became unhappy and immediately said with a long face.

“Jiecheng, what are you saying? Linlin is my daughter, and Chenxi and Chendong are my grandchildren. It is only right that I take care of them.”

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiecheng quickly smiled and said ingratiatingly.

"Yes, I misspoke, Dad. Let's have a drink."

After thanking his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Yan Jiecheng looked at Yan Jiedi and gave her some instructions.

"Little sister, don't fall behind in your studies while I'm away. Also, come over and take care of your nephew and niece when you're not busy with your studies."

"Big brother, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of Chenxi and Chendong."

……

Before dawn the next day, Yan Jiecheng bid farewell to his family, picked up his luggage, and, accompanied by his father-in-law, headed to the train station to board the train bound for Jinhai.

After a two-hour drive, Yan Jiecheng finally arrived in Jinhai.

After arriving in Jinhai, Yan Jiecheng made some inquiries and took several buses before finally reaching his destination.

Looking at the somewhat dilapidated campus in front of him, Yan Jiecheng began to wonder if he had come to the wrong place.

After seeing the notice posted on the gatekeeper's wall, which clearly stated "training center," Yan Jiecheng finally dispelled his doubts.

"Sir, I'm here for further studies. This is my letter of introduction."

The old man in the guardhouse took the letter of introduction from Yan Jiecheng and looked at it for a long time before speaking in fluent Tianjin dialect, "Yes, it's true. Turn right after entering and go to the first room at the end. That's the office of the leader in charge of this training program. You're the last one here, so hurry up and go."

After retrieving the letter of introduction, Yan Jie followed the directions given by the gatekeeper and arrived at the door of an office.

Seeing the open office door, Yan Jiecheng knocked and said.

"Reporting, trainee Yan Jiecheng is here to report for duty."

"Come in."

When Yan Jiecheng entered the office, he saw a middle-aged man wearing glasses sitting at his desk reviewing documents.

Yan Jiecheng placed the prepared documents on the other party's desk with both hands.

The other party said after glancing at the information.

"Hmm... Yan Jiecheng, I'm curious. You're from Beijing. Given your rank, even if you were here for further studies, you wouldn't come to Tianjin. Could you tell me why?"

The reason? Could Yan Jiecheng possibly say it was because he had been exiled? He could only offer a vague answer.

"Report, this is the factory's arrangement, and I will obey the factory's orders."

Seeing that Yan Jiecheng didn't say anything, the other party wasn't surprised. After all, he had seen this kind of thing many times and was used to it.

The other person adjusted their glasses and then spoke.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the person in charge of your training program and also your instructor. My surname is Xu, Xu Ran. You can call me Teacher Xu."

After introducing himself, Xu Ran stood up and continued speaking.

"Let's go, I'll take you to your dorm first, and we can talk as we walk."

“There are only about 30 people in our training program this time. Apart from you, the others are all section-level cadres from local factories.”

"Since there are not many people, we borrowed part of the school, and the layout here is very simple."

"That's the classroom, that's the cafeteria, and that's the dormitory in front."

"The schedule here is the same as at school. We get up at 6:00 every morning, have breakfast at 6:30, and start taking attendance at 7:00. We have lunch at 11:30. Classes start again at 1:30 in the afternoon, and we finish around 4:00."

"No one is allowed to leave the premises without my approved leave slip."

As they talked, the two arrived at the dormitory.

Xu Ran pointed to a room and said.

"This is your room. If you need any other necessities, you can go out and buy them later."

"You can pack your things first. If you need anything, you can come to my office."

After Xu Ran left, Yan Jiecheng looked around the room in front of him and couldn't help but frown.

The room is dark and damp, which is bad enough, but the key problem is that it's too shabby.
Apart from four beds made of wooden planks, there was nothing else.

This was a man in his thirties in the room. He looked at Yan Jiecheng, who was standing blankly at the door, and said with a wry smile.

"What? Are you stunned by what you're seeing?"

Upon hearing the other person's words, Yan Jiecheng came to his senses, picked up his luggage, put it down on an empty bed, and said.

"I am a little surprised."

"Come, let me introduce myself. I am Li Dongliang from the Logistics Department of the Fertilizer Plant."

"I am Zhao Jin from the production department of the water bottle factory."

"I am Shan Weiguo from the logistics department of the towel factory."

"I am Yan Jiecheng from the security department of the steel rolling mill."

(End of this chapter)