Comfortable life in Siheyuan

This year, the box factory had no holidays except for the first day of the Lunar New Year. Everyone had to work overtime. There was no inventory in the huge warehouse, and the department issued a notice to rush the work before the New Year.

Fortunately, in the second half of the year, the leadership team of the box factory was complete. A secretary and a deputy director were transferred from the higher authorities.

Both of them were retired from the army and were not young anymore. However, they could share a lot of work in the factory. At least now, Director Nie and Liu Qingshan no longer had to worry about logistics.

This was the last Spring Festival before the wind started. At Liu Qingshan’s suggestion, Liu’s eldest brother and sister-in-law both came back.

There is no New Year’s Eve this year. The 29th day of the twelfth lunar month is New Year’s Eve.

Early this morning, my second sister came back with a bunch of things.

"Brother, come over and give me a hand!" The second sister shouted as soon as she reached the backyard.

"You came here alone? Where is your brother-in-law?" The eldest brother took the things on the handlebars and asked casually.

"He is still busy at work now. Isn't San'er at home?" asked the second sister.

"I just went to the factory and will probably be back at noon. Why did you bring so many things back? How much did it cost?" The eldest brother opened the bag in his hand, his face full of shock.

The two of them had already walked into the courtyard with their things and put them in the kitchen.

"Your brother paid for all of them. He's rich now so you don't have to be polite to him. I'll be back in a few days on the second day of the Chinese New Year to help you eat!" said the second sister with a smile.

"Then our house will be more lively. Second sister, you can have lunch at home. Qingshan will be back soon!" Feng Yu walked over holding his nephew.

"I don't have time. Today is New Year's Eve. There are a lot of things going on at home, and your brother-in-law is not at home. I will be back soon," said the second sister, grabbing the nephew and walking into the house.

After teasing for a while, the second sister got on her bike and went home in a hurry.

At noon, Liu Qingshan returned home from get off work and saw the dishes on the table. He knew that his second sister had been there.

"You don't have to go in the afternoon, right?" Feng Yu asked in a low voice.

"No need to go, everything has been arranged."

"So you're going to work after the New Year?"

"I went on duty on the first day of the new year, and they were the next to go."

"Go wash your hands and get ready for dinner."

Liu Qingshan came over after washing his hands, and his family members had already sat down.

"Qingshan, why did you prepare so many dishes? How much did it cost?" Liu's mother asked with a frown.

"Mom, it's New Year's Day and there are many people at home, so of course we have to prepare more." Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

"Qingshan, your brother didn't buy anything when he came back this time. Knowing that you like to drink some wine, he brought a few bottles of specially supplied Moutai. Let's drink together in the evening." Father Liu said happily!

"We came back in a hurry, and the New Year's goods at home were provided by Qingshan. Your brother and I bought a few bottles of wine as a small token of our appreciation." Sister-in-law Li Sisi said with a smile.

"Sister-in-law, we are all family. We are happy that you are back!" Feng Yu said with a smile.

In the afternoon, the two brothers of the Liu family posted the couplets at home. Everyone in the yard gathered around the eight-immortal table in the middle courtyard, watching the third uncle write the couplets.

Banggeng, Xiaojun and the two older children of the Yan family were playing with firecrackers in the alley at the door, which was very lively. At around five o'clock, the aroma of food wafted from every household in the courtyard.

In the middle courtyard of the Jia family, Qin Huairu was also busy in the kitchen. The three little ones were sitting around the dining table, swallowing their saliva.

The Jia family's table was a little simpler than other families', but there were two meat dishes, a plate of fish, and a scrambled egg. Although the portion was a little small, it was still fresh.

"Mom, what will happen to grandma living alone in the countryside?" Banggeng asked worriedly.

"When your grandma went back home, she brought some money with her. You can definitely have a good meal during the New Year." Qin Huairu said perfunctorily.

"Then shall we go back after the New Year? I want to see grandma?" Banggeng was raised by Jia Zhang and now he missed Jia Zhang a little.

"It takes several hours to walk back. Can you walk?" Qin Huairu asked back.

"I... I can't walk, so let's not go back. Xiaodang and Huaihua are still too young, and we can't go far with them!" Banggeng lowered his head as he spoke.

Qin Huairu looked at her son and felt a sense of loss.

At Sha Zhu's house next door, the whole family was sitting around the dinner table. In the afternoon, Sha Zhu went to the backyard and carried the deaf old lady over on his back.

The He family had only finished half of their meal when a figure stood at the gate of the courtyard, carrying a large bag in his hand.

"Old Yan, open the door!"

"Who is it?" Yan Bugui shouted loudly! Then he stood up and walked out the door, still mumbling: "What time is it? Why is there still someone opening the door?"

Yan Bugui opened the door and said in surprise: "Daqing is back, why are you back?"

"Can't I come back? My granddaughter and grandson have just been born, I have to come back to see them!" He Daqing looked at Yan Bugui sideways and said impatiently.

"Well, let's go back quickly, otherwise the food will be finished!" Yan Bugui joked.

"You took so long to open the door, otherwise I would have been home a long time ago." After saying this, He Daqing ignored Yan Bugui and turned around to go home.

The He family had already put down their glasses and were chatting happily. Suddenly, the door was pushed open and He Daqing walked in carrying a bag.

"Dad, why are you back? Why didn't you tell me when you came back?" Sha Zhu stood up and complained.

"It's not a big deal, just come back by yourself! Don't stand there like an idiot, go get your dad a set of bowls and chopsticks." After saying that, he sat down next to Niu Niu.

Then he added: "Old lady, I wish you good health and a long life!"

"Good! Good!" The deaf old lady shouted "good" happily several times.

"Niu Niu, call grandpa quickly!" Tian Xiuyun pointed at He Daqing and told Niu Niu to call quickly!

"Grandpa!" Niu Niu shouted crisply!

He Daqing took out a red envelope from his bag and handed it to Niu Niu, "Niu Niu, this is the New Year's money that grandpa gave you."

He Daqing took out another red envelope from his bag and looked at the granddaughter in Tian Xiuyun's arms.

He Daqing handed the red envelope to Tian Xiuyun and said with a smile, "This is for my lovely granddaughter." Tian Xiuyun took the red envelope and thanked him repeatedly.

The family started to eat happily. He Daqing looked at his lovely grandchildren and felt so happy. After the meal, He Daqing chatted with Sha Zhu for a while and asked about the family situation.

When he learned that Jia Zhang had been driven out of the courtyard again, and that life in the courtyard was now much more peaceful, he couldn't help feeling happy.

After dinner, Tian Xiuyun tidied up the ear room and settled He Daqing in.

"Dad, please stay a few more days this time. The rain will come back the day after tomorrow on the second day of the Chinese New Year. Our family is now prosperous. You, as a grandfather, should spend more time with the children!" Sha Zhu stood in the yard and lit a cigarette for He Daqing.

"I only have a few days of vacation, and I must go back before the fifth day of the New Year! This year, I'll see how the situation is, and if the time is right, I'll break up with that woman." He Daqing said leisurely!

"You should have come back a long time ago. I was planning to find a stepmother for me. I'll find one in Sijiu City. Why did you run so far?"

"You know nothing!"