Siheyuan, don't mess with me

"Then let's go home!" Yan Jiecheng stood up and picked up the cloth bag on the ground.

"Wait a minute, drink this!" Liu Meihua handed over a half-full bottle of Arctic Ocean. Yan Jiecheng smiled, and Liu Meihua also smiled happily!

After returning the bottle of Arctic Ocean and getting back the two cents, the two of them walked home together. This time they were no longer walking one in front of the other but shoulder to shoulder. Occasionally, when their bodies swayed, their shoulders would touch each other, and they could feel a warmth!

Yan Jiecheng did not take the vegetables home directly, but knocked on Lao Chen's door!

"Zhiguo, I have something to trouble you with!" It was Chen Zhiguo who opened the door.

"Brother Jie Cheng, you say!"

"Tonight, I would like to borrow your courtyard to treat a few people to dinner," Yan Jiecheng was a little embarrassed, but this was the only place he could think of to borrow!

"Who do you want to invite?" Chen Zhiguo asked curiously.

"As for those from our courtyard, you, Brother Zhuzi, Brother Dongxu, Xu Damao, and Liu Guangqi, don't call him that, he's getting married today!" Yan Jiecheng nodded.

Chen Zhiguo looked at Liu Meihua standing behind Yan Jiecheng and asked softly, "Have you decided?"

"Yes, this is what we are going to announce tonight. At the same time, I would like to ask for your help with something else!"

"Sure! Come in!"

When Liu Meihua entered the courtyard of the old Chen family for the first time, she greeted Yan Jiecheng, Chen Dayong, Wang Meihua, grandpa and grandma, and then gathered with Chen Xueru, Jiang Xiaohua, and the three sisters Chen Xiaoli!

Originally Liu Meihua wanted to go into the kitchen to clean up the dishes, but was chased out by Chen Zhiguo, "You go and chat with them first, I'll prepare dinner at home and then we'll cook ours!"

"Let's go! Zhiguo's dishes are delicious!" Liu Meihua could only be dragged away by Jiang Xiaohua with a little embarrassment, while Yan Jiecheng went out to call He Yuzhu and the others!

Soon, several people came over. He Yuzhu brought a plate of fried peanuts, Xu Damao carried two bottles of Fenjiu, and Jia Dongxu brought a bowl of homemade pickles. Anyway, no one came empty-handed!

A few people went into the house and talked to the elders for a few words. After saying hello, they started smoking and bragging in the yard!

Chen Zhiguo moved quickly. With a greeting, Chen Xueru, Jiang Xiaohua and others came into the main room with a few dishes to eat!

Liu Meihua saw that she was idle and wanted to go into the kitchen to help, "Sister-in-law, don't come in, I'll be ready soon! Take the dishes out first and put them in my room!"

It was still chilly at night, and it was not a good idea to eat in the yard, so Chen Zhiguo arranged them in his room!

Looking at the furnishings in Chen Zhiguo's room, Liu Meihua was stunned. This was the most luxurious room she had ever seen, bar none! "Chen Zhiguo, despite his young age, is now the deputy director of the Design Institute of the Ministry of Industry. His monthly salary is as much as I make in several months!" Yan Jiecheng explained when he saw Liu Meihua's surprise!

Not many of the dishes Yan Jiecheng brought were used, especially the skinny chicken. Chen Zhiguo felt that instead of going through the trouble of slaughtering it and then cooking it into a dish when there wouldn't be much meat to eat, it would be better not to bother!

I didn’t cook much, just pickled fish, braised rabbit, and some stir-fried vegetables. I finally used the vegetables that Yan Jiecheng brought!

Although Chen Zhiguo is the host, it was Yan Jiecheng who convened the party today and he was the one treating. So he should be the one to offer the first glass of wine!

"I invited you all here today mainly to tell you one thing. I'm getting married. This is my wife Liu Meihua! I don't plan to hold any ceremony. I'll just invite you guys to have a meal and a drink together!"

"congratulations!"

"Happy wedding! Blessings to you all!"

"Bless you, and may you be together forever!"

"Congratulations! I wish you a long and happy life together!" Several people said their blessings and they drank a glass of wine together. Everyone knew a little about the situation of Yan Bugui's family, but they were all confused as to why Liu Meihua went from being the wife of Yan Jiefang to the wife of Yan Jiecheng!

Among them, Xu Damao's mood was the most complicated. He would never have the chance to have anything to do with her again. Judging from her expression, she had determined that Yan Jie had succeeded. Never mind. He would not suffer any loss anyway. As long as he could get the meat, he could just bury the matter deep in his heart!

Similarly, Liu Meihua was a little nervous when she saw Xu Damao, but when she saw Xu Damao's calm expression, she gradually relaxed. Everyone thought it was their first meeting, so Liu Meihua was a little nervous and shy and no one noticed her abnormality!

Several people can drink a lot, and soon, Yan Jiecheng's two bottles of loose wine were empty. Chen Zhiguo wanted to get some wine, "What are you doing? Didn't you see I brought some wine?" Xu Damao took the Fenjiu he brought from the coffee table next to him,

"I really didn't notice it!" Chen Zhiguo didn't care. It didn't matter whose drink it was. In a courtyard like this, there was no intrigue or trivial matters. It was better to live in harmony!

Chapter 291 Yan Jiecheng’s Banquet!

After the third bottle of wine, they drank slower and started smoking and chatting, or even fighting. Of course, the ones who did this must be He Yuzhu and Xu Damao, the happy enemies!

They started playing finger-guessing games and drinking, and no one was willing to give in! He Yuzhu could drink more than Xu Damao, but he couldn't beat Xu Damao in finger-guessing games. He couldn't react as fast as Xu Damao, and after drinking three cups in a row, He Yuzhu could only use the toilet to escape temporarily! Xu Damao was very proud, and it was really not easy to win, and he could show off for many days!

At this time, Yan Jiecheng raised a glass of wine and said, "There is something I want you to help me think of a solution for?"

"What's the matter? Come to me and you'll have no problem!" Xu Damao said excitedly. He was a little drunk and his words were out of control!

Yan Jiecheng knew that Xu Damao was just talking drunkenly, so he didn't take it seriously. Instead, he continued, "I want to rent a house and move out! I just want to ask everyone to find out for me if there is a suitable house nearby."

It is very difficult to rent a house nowadays, and it is impossible to rent one. The situation is too tight. Otherwise, Yan Bugui would not have spent so much time and effort to plan for the two back houses!

Xu Damao remained silent. If you were to ask where the secret door was or where the pretty widow was, he knew them all, but he really didn't know about this house!

He Yuzhu had his own house and didn't care about this at all, and Chen Zhiguo was even less so. Only Jia Dongxu spoke up, "I do know there is a house, but I don't know if you mind!"

"Brother Dongxu, you say!"

"I have a co-worker in my workshop. His father passed away not long ago, and the house he lived in is now vacant. Because it's not the seventh day of his death yet, and the house is big enough for him, he doesn't plan to rent it out right now. Besides, where he lives is not far from the steel mill. If you don't mind, I'll ask for you when I go to work tomorrow!"

"No, no!" Birth, aging, illness and death are all normal. Besides, in the chaotic times, many people have died. We are all in our twenties. We have seen many such things when we were young. Who would be afraid of or mind this? Yan Jiecheng quickly agreed! He picked up the wine glass and toasted Jia Dongxu!

"I'm sorry to bother you, Brother Dongxu. If it's possible, please help me decide on it!"

"Okay, I'll go talk to him when I get to work tomorrow!" Jia Dongxu and Yan Jiecheng drank a glass of wine!

"Brother Dongxu, how are you preparing for this year's level 4 fitter exam?" He Yuzhu interrupted. The work-level assessment was coming up soon, and it was a big deal, as it affected one's salary and benefits!

"My master said that my problem is not big, but I am still not proficient enough and need to practice more!" Jia Dongxu said modestly. Without Yi Zhonghai, Jia Dongxu became serious instead. He is not a fool. As long as he practices basic skills seriously and hard, there will be no problem at all for level four or five. As for higher levels, it is hard to say, that really requires talent!

"Don't talk about Brother Dongxu, what about you? Can you pass this time?" Chen Zhiguo asked He Yuzhu!

"I'll definitely be fine, I promised!" He Yuzhu plans to take the Level 6 chef exam this time. When He Daqing entered the steel mill, he was assigned a Level 5 chef. If He Daqing worked in a restaurant or hotel, he might be assigned a higher level, but in the factory, the highest level is Level 5. It can't be higher. The factory cafeteria is for big pot dishes, and the factory can't give high-level salaries. There is no such rule! So He Yuzhu will practice for a few more years. Unless he quits, his future level will be a Level 5 chef!

However, they have an advantage, that is, they can take up other positions. For example, He Daqing is the chef of the guesthouse, which is equivalent to the supervisor of the canteen. In this way, he will not lose money and will not suffer any loss! The same will be true for He Yuzhu in the future. He will be the supervisor and deputy director of the canteen. He will not lose money and it will be easier than working in a restaurant or a hotel! In addition to the guesthouse, working in the canteen means leaving work at a certain time and not having to stay up late!

Chen Zhiguo raised a glass of wine and said, "Congratulations in advance on your success in the exam!" Everyone drank a glass of wine together. Xu Damao did not have to take the exam, but the problem of promotion that he had been thinking about had not been solved. He wanted to wait until the banquet was over and then ask what he should do next.

Yan Jiecheng sighed, "You all have been promoted, but I am still an apprentice!"

"You've just arrived, you just entered the factory, and you want to take off!" He Yuzhu said to him, "Everyone here has been working here for many years, why are you in such a hurry?"

"I'm not in a hurry, but my salary is really not enough!" Yan Jiecheng explained, otherwise people would really think that he was too ambitious!

"You can't rush this. You are now in the stage of laying the foundation. If you don't practice the basic skills well, don't even think about moving forward. You still have to calm down and practice seriously!" Chen Zhiguo advised.

Yan Jiecheng nodded modestly. His current job was arranged by Chen Zhiguo. He did not dare to ask Chen Zhiguo to arrange another job for Liu Meihua. He knew that he was not so shameless. That would be a bit too much! He arranged this party today just to announce his relationship with Liu Meihua. He had no other request! He was also very grateful to Chen Zhiguo for providing him with a place!

Perhaps it was because of the sadness Liu Meihua felt when she heard Yan Jiecheng's words that Xu Damao finally softened his heart. "It's not easy for any of us. Jiecheng, don't be anxious. Take your time! Zhiguo, think of a way. If you can help, then help!"

Of course Chen Zhiguo knows the difficulties Yan Jiecheng is facing now, but he is not Yan Jiecheng's nanny. He should not think of him for everything and help him with everything. Their relationship is not that deep!

But seeing Xu Damao's pleading eyes, Chen Zhiguo glanced at Liu Meihua, who had been silent, nodded at Xu Damao, and said helplessly, "I'll talk to my dad later to see if the guesthouse is still short of temporary workers!"

Yan Jiecheng said nothing. He really had no intention of asking Chen Zhiguo for help, but he did not expect Xu Damao to speak up for him, and Chen Zhiguo agreed. This was truly a pleasant surprise!

Yan Jiecheng filled his glass and toasted Chen Zhiguo, and then filled it again and toasted Xu Damao. He Yuzhu and Jia Dongxu did not forget the same. After these few glasses of wine, Yan Jiecheng was a little drunk, but even if he was drunk, he was happy! If the house is a surprise, this job is really a blessing from heaven! What do you mean by lack or not? This is not a matter of a word. With Chen Zhiguo's face, even if the steel rolling mill does not lack temporary workers, the steel rolling mill will arrange a position! Yan Jiecheng believes that Chen Zhiguo has this face, and his father is the director of the guesthouse!

Liu Meihua seemed stunned. It took her a whole meal, but she hadn't finished the wine yet? She already had a house? She already had a job? When did these things become so easy? She had a lot of questions in her mind, but she didn't dare to ask them. She didn't dare to ask them!

He Yuzhu started the fight again, but still failed to beat Xu Damao in the game of finger-guessing. He could only retreat again after drinking several cups. Now is not the time when he is not married. No one will take care of him if he gets drunk and goes home. Although the children are now taken care of by Yu Li and Li Ruihua, He Yuzhu also has to help at night. If he gets drunk and goes home without being allowed to hold the children, he will definitely be scolded, and both the father and the wife will be involved. So He Yuzhu can only choose to give up and start drinking tea to sober up!

The others had almost drunk too. The only one who drank a little more was Yan Jiecheng. He was so happy that he had to drink. He had originally thought that since he couldn't give Liu Meihua a lively wedding ceremony, he might as well simply invite a few childhood friends to sit together and have some fun. But he didn't expect to be pleasantly surprised so many times. All his troubles were solved!

After the banquet, Liu Meihua, despite Chen Zhiguo's attempts to stop her, resolutely cleaned the room and tidied up the kitchen before going home with Yan Jiecheng!

As expected, Yan Jiefang came back from Yan Bugui's house during dinner. At night, Yan Bugui arranged for him to sleep with Yan Jiekan. This was a bit troublesome. Originally, there were two beds in the room, one was a double bed where Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang slept, and the other was a single bed where Yan Jiecheng slept. Now with Liu Meihua at home, they couldn't sleep well at all!

It is definitely inappropriate to let Liu Meihua sleep on a single bed in the living room. It is also inappropriate to let two big guys, Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang, squeeze into a single bed. They won’t be able to sleep comfortably!

But Yan Bugui just said lightly during the meal, "You can't sleep in the room now, sleep outside with Lao San!" As for how to sleep, Yan Bugui didn't care, maybe he was discouraged! After dinner, Yan Bugui went into the room to rest, leaving Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang staring at each other. Later, Yan Jiekuang climbed onto the bed, leaving Yan Jiefang alone sitting there in a daze!

It was not until Yan Jiecheng and Liu Meihua came back and helped swap the double bed in the room with the single bed in the living room that the problem was solved!

"Hold on for a few days, and when we find a house, we can be together!" Yan Jiecheng looked at the woman in front of him and comforted her. He also wanted to live together, especially now that they were alone in a room, with the wine rising, the fragrance surging, and Liu Meihua with her curvy figure and beautiful face. Yan Jiecheng had an indescribable impulse to hug the woman in front of him! But the time and place were not right, so he could only suppress his impulse!

"I'm going back to the factory to sleep. You should go to bed early too. I'll come back to see you after get off work tomorrow!" Yan Jiecheng felt that he could no longer suppress his emotions. His voice was a little trembling and hoarse.

Although it was just a short afternoon, Liu Meihua developed an inseparable attachment to the man in front of her and really wanted to snuggle in his arms. She felt safe with him around and no longer had that feeling of being a drifter. This man gave her a quiet harbor!

"Okay! Be careful on your way!" Liu Meihua said softly, and stepped forward to help Yan Jiecheng tidy up his slightly messy clothes and brush off the dust on his body. Her close body made Yan Jiecheng's irrepressible impulse burst out, and he hugged Liu Meihua in his arms!

Liu Meihua did not exclaim. In fact, she also wanted such a hug. It made her feel that at this moment, she belonged to her and there was no need to change!

Chapter 292 Changes brought about by the environment!

Not to mention Yan Jiecheng, who left in a hurry with a reluctant mood! He Yuzhu was naturally disliked when he returned home. Knowing that he drank tonight, Chen Wanyi came early to accompany Yu Li to take care of the children, just because she was worried that He Yuzhu would not be able to take care of his children after drinking tonight!

"Go to your dad's room and sleep. I'll stay with Yu Li tonight!" Chen Wanyi pushed He Yuzhu who wanted to come over to see the child and said softly. The child in her arms had fallen asleep and He Yuzhu couldn't be woken up! Yu Li was taking the time to rest. Breastfeeding was an arduous task, day or night. As long as the child was hungry, she had to get up to feed him. Therefore, Yu Li was taking every opportunity to rest to make up for her sleep!

Not to mention that He Yuzhu had to sleep in the same room with his old man in a bad mood and accept the old man's education!

When Jia Dongxu returned home, Qin Huairu brought him hot water and said, "Drink some to sober up!" Jia Dongxu had already drunk tea at Chen Zhiguo's house, but he gladly accepted Qin Huairu's service. He took a sip and put the tea on the cabinet beside the bed!

Qin Huairu quickly brought the foot washing water, and Jia Dongxu sat on the bed. Qin Huairu squatted down to help him take off his shoes and socks, and then helped him wash his feet. Jia Dongxu looked down, and under the light, a touch of snow-white was swaying slightly. With the alcohol rising, Jia Dongxu reached out and touched Qin Huairu's hair, "Wait a minute, give the stick to mom!"

"Yeah!" Although she had already given birth to a child, Qin Huairu still blushed. She stole a glance at Jia Dongxu's thighs, lowered her head, and continued to wash his feet, but her movements were much faster!

At Liu Guangqi's home, Wang Fang counted the betrothal money she received today and put it in an iron box. She looked at Liu Guangqi who was still smoking and said, "Why are you still smoking? Go to bed!"

"it is good!"

As the two people's feet were squeezed into a footbath, Wang Fang asked curiously, "What did that person say to you this afternoon?"

"Oh! You mean him? His name is Yan Jiecheng. He is the eldest son of Yan Bugui who helped write the gift list today. He lives in our front yard. He is now working as a blacksmith's apprentice under Dad!"

"So what did he want to see you about today?"

"Nothing, he just invited a few childhood friends of the same age from the compound to have dinner together today. Because I'm getting married today, he didn't invite me. Why don't you explain this to me!"

"Oh! I heard from my mother that their family is very stingy. How could they be willing to treat us to a meal?" Wang Fang asked curiously. When she had nothing to do in the afternoon, the second aunt briefly introduced the people and things in the courtyard to Wang Fang, especially focusing on a few families, Chen Dayong's family, He Daqing's family, and Yan Bugui's family. She also specifically explained all the embarrassing things that happened in the old Yan family in the past two years, reminding Wang Fang to pay attention!

"His father Yan Bugui was quite stingy, and Yan Jiecheng was forced to run away!" Liu Guangqi recounted the story of Yan Bugui's tricks when Yan Jiecheng was queuing up for a job.

Wang Fang also exclaimed, "I really can't stay in this family anymore. In other families, the sons cheat their fathers, but in this family, the father cheats his son! It's really weird!"

"Isn't it? From now on, if you encounter any problems, as long as it is his family's business, don't get involved. It will definitely be bad!" Liu Guangqi warned.

"I know, the water is cold, don't wash anymore, come here and let me wash your feet!" Women in this era are better, they know how to serve people. The new daughter-in-law knew what she should do on the first day!

Because Xu Damao was a bit drunk, the original idea of ​​inviting a few young people to listen to Liu Guangqi's bridal chamber was gone. Xu Damao went home and fell asleep on the bed!

He did not gain nothing today. Not only did he book Chen Zhiguo to drive his wedding car on May Day, but he also booked the chef He Yuzhu. Even the ingredients, Chen Zhiguo promised him, would let his uncle help him purchase them as long as the menu was decided. Of course, the wine was Xu Huizhen's loose wine, and he also asked He Yuzhu to help order it. He was just waiting for the specific quantity to be finalized!

After the discussion was over, Xu Damao said sadly that except Chen Zhiguo who was not old enough, he was the only one who was still single among the few people. Looking at you, I was really jealous. In the end, he was met with laughter and scolding from everyone. It was your fault for being so fickle. You should have settled down earlier. You should have been married a long time ago!

It can be said that Yan Jiecheng's drinking session helped Xu Damao save a lot of time, and also saved him a meal. Of course, afterwards, Xu Damao would definitely treat him to a meal to express his gratitude. In these matters, Xu Damao was absolutely open and aboveboard!