Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

As night fell, Liu Ping'an hummed a little tune and walked into the house briskly. Xiaoxia and Xiaoyan had already returned and were busy in the kitchen with their daughters-in-law Qin Jingru and Qin Huairu, carefully preparing dinner. The kitchen was filled with a warm atmosphere, and the sound of cutting vegetables and the clinking of pots and pans intertwined, composing a wonderful symphony of life.

"Ping'an, you're finally back! Come and help us, we're going to make four dishes and a soup tonight to celebrate." Xiaoxia waved to Liu Ping'an with a smile, her hands cutting the shredded meat skillfully and gracefully.

Liu Pingan readily agreed, quickly rolled up his sleeves, and strode to the stove. He took the vegetables from Xiaoyan and began to wash them carefully. "No problem, what delicious food do you have tonight?" He asked curiously while busying himself, with tenderness in his eyes.

"There are delicious braised pork, tender steamed fish, fresh stir-fried vegetables, and a delicious cold tofu salad. The soup is a nutritious tomato and egg soup." Qin Huairu responded with a smile while carefully stewing the soup. The kitchen was filled with tempting aromas, making people salivate.

"It sounds rich. By the way, I went to see Xiaoxia's new house this afternoon. It's really nice, spacious and bright. We should decorate it well after we move in." Liu Ping'an suggested, his face full of expectations for a new life. He imagined the spacious and bright house, as if he had seen the appearance of a happy life in the future.

"Of course, I will plant flowers all over the balcony, let them bloom in the sun and emit charming fragrance. I will also buy a big sofa so that my family can sit there and watch movies and enjoy a leisurely time." Xiaoxia said with longing, her eyes sparkling. She can't wait to start decorating her new home and turn it into a warm and beautiful place.

"I want to help decorate the house, too. I want to put all my toys in the living room so I can play with them anytime!" Xiaoyan said excitedly, dancing with joy. She was full of curiosity and anticipation for the upcoming new home, and had already started planning how to decorate her own little world.

"Haha, OK, let's work together to make our new home warm and comfortable." Liu Pingan responded with a smile, his heart full of happiness. He knew that family warmth and harmony were the most important, and a comfortable home was the foundation for achieving this goal. They would work together to create a warm harbor that belonged to them.

As the conversation unfolded, everyone was immersed in the beautiful vision of the new home. They discussed various details, from the placement of furniture to the selection of decorations, and every idea made people feel extremely excited. This new home is not just a place to live, but also a place for them to grow together and share happiness.

In this process, the bond between family members has also become closer. They listen to each other, respect each other's opinions, and work together to pursue a better future. This spirit of unity and mutual assistance will accompany them through every day and create more happy memories.

Soon, the steaming hot food was served on the table. The family sat around the table and began to enjoy this loving dinner. The table was filled with various delicious dishes: the braised pork was bright red and fragrant; the steamed fish was tender and juicy, melting in the mouth; the stir-fried seasonal vegetables were refreshing, crisp and nutritious; the cold tofu was smooth and delicate, with a delicious taste; the tomato and egg soup was sour and sweet, very appetizing. Every dish was mouth-watering and full of praise.

"This meal is so delicious! It's as sumptuous as Chinese New Year!" Qin Jingru said with a satisfied smile as she ate heartily. She felt as if she was in a food paradise, and every bite made her intoxicated.

"Yes, we should get together more often in the future, cook together, and share delicious food together, so that life will be more enjoyable!" Qin Huairu agreed with a smile, her eyes gently scanning everyone. She knew that only when everyone was united, this family could become better.

Liu Pingan looked at his family members in front of him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. These familiar faces, everyone's smile and words made him feel extremely kind. He deeply realized that no matter how unpredictable the outside world is, as long as the family can be reunited, it is the best time.

So, he raised his glass and said with emotion: "You are right. No matter what happens outside, our family is always together. This is the most important thing. Come, let us raise our glasses together and wish our family happiness forever!" After that, he drank the wine in the glass. It was the taste of home and the taste of happiness. Others responded one after another, raised their glasses and drank together, and laughter echoed throughout the room.

On the other side, in Yi Zhonghai's home, uncle Yi Zhonghai and aunt Yi Zhonghai were discussing the gift for Liu Pingan. They knew that Liu Pingan, as the head of the purchasing department, was in charge of the recruitment of the newest library positions, and this position was very important to them. If they could arrange for their children to work in the library, it would be even better. So, they began to discuss how to give gifts to ensure that their people could smoothly enter the library to work.

"Zhonghai, we have to give Liu Ping'an a generous gift so that someone in our family can work in the library." Auntie said anxiously, holding a shopping list in her hand, which was filled with various items. As she spoke, she tapped the table with her fingers, looking very anxious.

Yi Zhonghai pondered for a moment and nodded slightly to show his agreement. He knew that this opportunity was rare and if he didn't seize it, he might miss this good opportunity. He thought for a while and then said, "You are right, we are determined to get this position. I want to give something practical, such as cigarettes, alcohol and tea, which Liu Ping'an can use on a daily basis."

"Then how much is appropriate?" The aunt was a little unsure. She was worried that if she gave too much, people would think she was too attentive, but if she gave too little, she was afraid that it would not achieve the purpose. She hoped that Yi Zhonghai could give a clear answer.

Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment, and then said decisively: "Give one each of cigarettes, alcohol and tea, and choose the best ones. This will not only show our sincerity, but also won't make Liu Ping'an think we are stingy." After saying that, he glanced at the aunt and motioned for her to prepare gifts according to this standard.

After hearing this, the aunt nodded to show that she understood. She picked up the shopping list and looked through it carefully, then crossed out some inappropriate items and added some new items. She decided to go to the market early tomorrow morning to buy these gifts and make sure everything was ready.

Yi Zhonghai looked at the busy figure of the aunt, and his heart was full of expectation and anxiety. He knew that this gift was very important, but he believed that as long as they prepared carefully, they would be able to impress Liu Pingan and let him help his family members to work in the library smoothly.