Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

In front of her parents, she is still their precious daughter.

"Oh my!" Sha Zhu stood in front of the table and was so surprised when he saw the couplets with the ink still wet that his eyes almost popped out.

"Jianguo, did you write this?"

Yang Jianguo nodded and chuckled: "Yes, I haven't written in many years."

He felt that saying "the first time" would sound too stiff.

It's better for him to be humble; it fits his public image.

I'm not a high-profile person, but my actions are another matter.

"Right? I told you it looked good."

"No, you have to write one for me too. Compared to this, what's that hanging on my door? It looks like something from a street stall."

"Then you'll have to talk to my dad yourself."

Sha Zhu put the two bottles of wine he was carrying on the table. "I came with gifts, so just tell me if you agree or not!"

Seeing the two bottles of Moutai on the table, Yang Jianguo rolled up his sleeves and said, "Give me a pen."

May you have good fortune all year round and may wealth from all directions enter your home.

Horizontal scroll: Harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things.

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Green mountains and clear waters, love and affection abound; strict father, kind mother, virtuous children and grandchildren.

Horizontal scroll: Harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things.

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Everyone, young and old, grows a year older.

Families chatted and laughed, joyfully celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Horizontal scroll: Harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things.

Today, Yang Jianguo is at odds with 'Jiahe'.

In the end, he took care of all the couplets in the entire courtyard.

On the way, Zhiyi ran out of red paper at home, so she ran to the alley entrance and bought a large roll before the shopkeeper closed up.

They cut the pieces and placed them on the table as they went.

Everyone at home was incredibly busy, even Runye, who was holding the baby, couldn't find a moment to rest.

She freed one hand and stood beside her father-in-law to grind ink for him.

The way she looked at her father-in-law was full of respect and admiration.

My second uncle always says at home that his father-in-law is a wonderful and good leader.

He was a role model in both his official duties and his personal conduct.

The individual contributions to scientific and technological research and development are countless.

Being able to marry into such a family is a blessing she has accumulated over eight lifetimes.

Runye had always listened and respected her father-in-law.

But today, she felt the same way as her second father.

I finally understand why his eyes are filled with admiration and respect every time his father-in-law's name is mentioned.

How could anyone not be moved by such a scene?!

"Jianguo, Yingzi, Zhiyi... Has Zhiyuan come back?"

Grandpa was calling out from outside, and everyone immediately went out to greet him.

"Grandpa, Grandpa, come and see the couplets my dad wrote."

Zhiyi proudly held up the couplets, wanting to show them off to everyone she met.

Zhiyuan put his arm around his wife's waist, took the child into his arms, and went out with her to pick up the elderly.

Sha Zhu, holding the couplets, grinned foolishly as he went to the door, said hello, and ran off.

"Qiuye, Qiuye, look! The couplet that Jianguo wrote for us is so good... Bring me the paste, I'll replace it for us."

The house across the street also became lively.

The two brothers, Dazhuang and Xiaozhuang, walked out like two mountains of flesh.

The extra weight that jiggles with every step adds a touch of festive cheer to the New Year.

When Yingzi's parents saw their great-grandson, their eyes practically disappeared from their smiles.

The two elderly people held the child, handling him with the care of a precious treasure.

Yingzi's mother even took off the bracelet from her hand and put it on Runye's wrist.

“This is a gift from your mother-in-law. I don’t have many years left to wear this headdress. I told her I wanted to give it to you last time, but I was in a hurry to leave.”

This is a perfect New Year's gift, so please don't be shy. We're family, no need for formalities... Zhiyuan, don't you think so?"

The old lady spoke with reason and evidence, leaving no room for criticism.

Not to mention, refusing.

Runye was somewhat embarrassed, looking at her husband and then at her mother-in-law.

Both of them had smiles on their faces, and the sincerity in their eyes was undisguised.

"Here you go, old lady. Just take it!"

"It would be a good thing to have it as a family heirloom in the future."

Chapter 618 Four Generations Under One Roof, Family Portrait

As soon as Runye put on the bracelet, she felt a sudden weight on her wrist.

"So cool." I shook the large bracelet; it was completely transparent, like glass, with green speckles floating inside.

Runye whispered to the man, "Zhiyuan, this isn't expensive, is it?"

“My mom and my second uncle went to choose it. He said it was top-grade glass-type jadeite, but I don’t know anything about that.”

"Sister-in-law," Zhiyi said with a smile as she overheard their conversation, "You should wear this bracelet carefully. Now you can get a house like this."

"Huh?" Runye was dumbfounded.

She changed into a traditional courtyard house with three courtyards, but she dared not wear that one anymore.

But the old lady put it on her herself, so it would be even more inappropriate to take it off.

Runye just stood there, holding her wrist up, carefully watching it, afraid of accidentally bumping or hurting it.

"It's not that precious, minor bumps and scrapes are nothing."

That's what she said, and Runye took it to heart.

But I didn't dare to actually do it.

What's it like to own a traditional courtyard house?

For Runye, the fear was that it would break before her wrist.

If something really happens, she'd rather her wrist break than bump or knock the table.

A large table of dishes was laid out for dinner; the round table, which can seat 12 people, was packed with seats.

Two bottles of Moutai, two bottles of original brew from the distillery—we're drinking to our hearts' content today.

"Tongwei, this is your home, don't be shy."

"Zhiyi, please take care of them."

Hearing her mother say that, Zhiyi retorted without hesitation, "He's a grown man with hands and feet. Can't he pick out what he wants to eat himself?"

Tongwei looked at her with affection and nodded, saying, "Mom, Zhiyi is right. I'm an adult now and I can take care of myself."

Yingzi rolled her eyes at her daughter and said with a playful smile, "You're just spoiled by your dad and me."

"Mom, how could I be spoiled? Everyone outside speaks highly of me."

Zhiyi clung to her mother's arm affectionately, then glared at Qi Tongwei: "Is that right?"

"Yes, everyone who sees it praises it, saying it's beautiful and exceptionally good." Tongwei gave a thumbs up, his face full of sincerity.

"Hahaha……"

The group of men exchanged glances and burst into unrestrained laughter.

Grandpa, holding the wine, smiled and squinted his eyes, "Good!"

Look at this table, four generations under one roof, what could be more satisfying than this?

Yingzi's father had lived his whole life, and before today, he had never dared to hope for this.

One day, I hope to have four generations living together under one roof, sitting with my family and enjoying the warmth of family life.

He could never even dream of such a blissful life.

"I suggest we take a family photo tomorrow, how about that?"

Li Aimin was particularly excited today, firstly because he had accomplished something important and returned home safely.

Secondly, there is the sense of pride within oneself.

He helped the country procure a training ship, equipped with weapons and systems.

Although they were said to have been dismantled, they were actually transported back through other channels.

Although it was supported and secretly assisted by various forces.

But nominally, it was Li Aimin who brought it back.

This glory is a merit that brings honor to one's ancestors for generations to come.

"Dad, your son has really made you proud this time."

Li Aimin wanted to say these words to his face, but he held back.

Because he had seen in the old man's eyes the longing for recognition he had craved since childhood.

It even carried a hint of admiration... and the comforting feeling of dependence.

Upon closer inspection, Li Aimin realized that his father was no longer young.

His temples were covered with silver-white hair, and most of his head was also white.

His once hunched back was now even more stooped.

With tears welling up in his eyes, Li Aimin suddenly suggested taking a family photo.

He feared that one day, when the old man was gone, he would have nothing left to hold onto his memories.

"Why go through all that trouble, Yingzi? Where's our camera?"

Yang Jianguo is a photography enthusiast, but apart from landscapes, he only ever photographs one eternal subject.

My beloved, Li Ying.

"I know, I'll go get it." Zhiyi jumped up and ran to the cabinet to find the camera.

"Come on, everyone pick up your chopsticks, I'm going to take a picture of you."

"Zhiyi, let me do it!"

Tongwei and Zhiyi were both looking at each other, ready to be the ones taking the photos.

Others also rushed to take the photos.

Obviously, whoever takes the photo will not be in the picture.

Such a large gathering is a sight that can't be seen every year.

"Wait a minute." Yang Jianguo simply went to the door across the hall to borrow Sha Zhu for a while.

"Let Zhu Zi take the photos for us, and then I'll take some photos at his house too, so we can both have something to remember this by."