Siheyuan: I just want to live

The third aunt hurried back home, not even having time to cook. She walked straight into the house and asked anxiously to Yan Fugui who was sitting there reading a book attentively.

"Dad! Please tell me, did Chen Feng really lose his job? He only knows how to rely on Jin Ling to make money to support himself all day long."

Yan Fugui looked at the third aunt rushing in and then barging with such inexplicable questions, and couldn't help feeling a little surprised.

He slowly put down the book in his hand, gently pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose, raised his head, frowned, glanced at the third aunt with a puzzled look, and then responded slowly.

"I say, old woman, what's the matter with you today? Why do you suddenly come to ask me this out of nowhere?"

Seeing Yan Fugui asking her this question, the third aunt hurriedly explained, "Oh, I just heard Jia Zhang say outside that Chen Feng has lost his job!"

"She spoke so logically and clearly, and I thought it made sense, so I came right back to ask you!"

When Yan Fugui heard what the third aunt said, he immediately glared at her fiercely, and then said with a slightly dissatisfied tone.

"Oh my good wife! Don't listen to the nonsense that Jia Zhang said!"

As he spoke, he shook his head helplessly.

Then, Yan Fugui continued to explain: "Don't you know what she's talking about?"

"She keeps talking about nonsense all day long, either about something going on at the east end or something happening at the west end. Which of the words she says can be taken seriously?"

However, even though Yan Fugui had said this, Third Aunt still looked doubtful. She frowned and responded, "But I think Jia Zhang's analysis seems to make sense."

Seeing that the third aunt's attitude did not change because of his persuasion, Yan Fugui couldn't help but feel a headache. He thought about it and decided to further inquire about the situation, so he asked.

"So what exactly did Jia Zhang say about Chen Feng? Tell me the whole story so I can hear it!"

Hearing Yan Fugui's question, the third aunt immediately perked up and began to tell Yan Fugui what Jia Zhang had just said in the middle courtyard.

The third aunt said in a vivid voice: "Old man, you don't know that just now, Jia Zhang was standing in the middle courtyard, talking nonsense to our neighbors!"

"She said that Chen Feng is definitely unemployed! Otherwise, how could he stay at home all day long, doing nothing, being idle, and not even bothering to step out of the door?"

"When I heard this, I immediately refuted her and said that Chen Feng is a serious buyer and his working hours are relatively flexible."

"Who would have thought that Jia Zhang didn't believe me at all! Not only that, she even brought up the third son of the Wang family from the next yard to compare with Chen Feng."

"Then he muttered to himself, if Chen Feng is really a buyer as I said, why doesn't he bring all kinds of rare things home every day like the third son of the Wang family?"

"When I heard what she said, I didn't know for a moment whether what she said was true or not. So I hurried back to ask you! Hey, old man, do you think what Jia Zhang said is right?"

After hearing what the third aunt said, Yan Fugui showed a very contemptuous expression on his face and refuted her bluntly.

"Humph, this is sheer nonsense! How could Chen Feng not have a job? I saw his buyer's work ID with my own eyes!"

After hearing what Yan Fugui said, the third aunt couldn't help but feel a strong curiosity in her heart and asked quickly.

"Hey, old man, if you say so, then Chen Feng is really a buyer, but why doesn't he bring some things home from time to time like the third son of the Wang family? What's going on?"

When Yan Fugui saw the third aunt asking so eagerly, he couldn't help but grin and then said proudly.

"My dear wife, look at you. You really are like that saying 'long hair, short knowledge'! Do you really want to know what's going on?"

The third aunt was not angry at Yan Fugui's teasing. After all, she was just an ordinary rural woman with no knowledge.

Moreover, he had been scolded like this by Yan Fugui for most of his life, and he had long been accustomed to it.

Instead, seeing Yan Fugui playing tricks and keeping people in suspense, she hurriedly urged him, "Okay, old man, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me what's going on!"

Listening to his wife's constant urging, Yan Fugui couldn't help but feel a strong sense of vanity in his heart, as if he was gently caressed by a warm big hand. The feeling of satisfaction instantly filled his whole body, making him feel elated.

He really has a special liking for this kind of situation where he can help others solve problems, answer questions, and receive other people's curious gazes!

When I was teaching on campus, every time I stood on the podium and looked at the group of lovely children below the stage, their clear and eager eyes stared at me, that moment.

The sense of accomplishment he felt deep in his heart was simply indescribable, and he felt extremely comfortable and relaxed all over his body.

After leaving the campus and returning home from get off work, when I met other people of all kinds, I saw that they were staring at me with the same passionate and expectant eyes.

As they quietly wait for me to give them guidance and solve their problems, the comfortable and cozy feeling they feel will increase rather than diminish!

It was as if he had become the center of attention, shining like a dazzling star.

(So, people like Yan Fugui are really suitable to be teachers!"

Seeing that the third aunt asked this question, Yan Fugui felt that there was no need to keep the secret any longer, so he cleared his throat and slowly began to speak to the third aunt.

"Think about it carefully, the one who is truly smart is Chen Feng! Think about it, if Chen Feng brings a lot of things back home every day."

"If the neighbors in our yard saw this, how could they not want to ask him to help bring some back to their homes as well?"

Having said this, Yan Fugui paused for a moment and then continued.

"As for Chen Feng, since we are neighbors, how could he ask for an exorbitant price? It must be more affordable than the price sold outside, right?"

After listening to Yan Fugui's words, the third aunt fell into deep thought. After a long while, she nodded as if she had understood something.

"Well...if it's really cheaper than what's sold outside, then we can ask him to help us buy some!"

After hearing what his wife said, Yan Fugui opened his mouth again and said, "That's why Chen Feng did this just to avoid unnecessary trouble!"

However, is the truth really as Yan Fugui said? In fact, how could Chen Feng be afraid of these so-called troubles! The real reason is that Chen Feng simply despises the neighbors in the yard.

If the neighbors in this courtyard were not such beasts and scum, and if they really needed help from others when they encountered difficulties, with Chen Feng's character, he might be able to generously lend a helping hand.

Unfortunately, the reality is so cruel and ruthless. In this courtyard, there are hardly any kind-hearted and upright people.

Therefore, Chen Feng also felt extremely bored and disappointed with the things happening in the courtyard, so he simply closed the door and lived a warm and happy life with his wife and children.

After hearing Yan Fugui's explanation, the third aunt blinked her eyes, a hint of confusion appeared on her face, but she still nodded as if she understood, indicating that she seemed to understand something.

However, at this moment, Yan Fugui opened his mouth again and said mysteriously: "There is actually another important reason why Chen Feng didn't bring anything back!"

His voice was deliberately lowered, as if the reason was full of mystery and secrets.

When the third aunt heard this, she immediately became excited and asked hurriedly, "There is another reason? What is it? Tell me quickly!"

Her eyes revealed eagerness and curiosity, and she was obviously attracted by Yan Fugui's words.

Seeing this, Yan Fugui was secretly pleased with himself, thinking that the time was ripe to tell the truth to the third aunt. He cleared his throat and slowly explained, "Wife! Don't just look at the third son of the Wang family who brings home a lot of things every time he comes back, as if he is very glorious. In fact, those things are not so clean!"

"Let me put it this way. Most of the things that the third son of the Wang family brought back are actually public property. He is intercepting the materials in the factory!"

"It's fine if no one reports this kind of behavior, but once someone discovers and reports it, the consequences will be disastrous! Hehehehe..."

At this point, Yan Fugui paused deliberately and raised his eyebrows playfully at the three aunts, hinting at the seriousness of the matter.

Then Yan Fugui slowly said, "How to raise it? Why doesn't Chen Feng bring anything home now?"

After hearing this, Auntie suddenly realized the reason. She couldn't help but sigh, "So that's how it is! No wonder Chen Feng never brings anything home."

After saying this, she looked at Yan Fugui with admiration.

Yan Fugui nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "So, we can't just look at the surface phenomenon, we have to see the essence through the phenomenon. Although Chen Feng didn't bring back any valuables, it can be seen that he is still very cautious."

At this time, the third aunt seemed to have thought of something, so she asked, "Hey, old man, if Chen Feng brings something back, who in our courtyard will report him?"

When Yan Fugui heard the third aunt ask such a stupid question, he curled his lips and said, "Who else could it be? It must be those people from the Intermediate Court!"

After saying this, Yan Fugui didn't ask any more questions to the third aunt. He just stood up and walked out of the room, talking as he walked.

"Okay, I won't chat with you anymore. The others in the courtyard should be back soon! I'll go to the door with the shower and wait."

As soon as Yan Fugui finished speaking, he left the house.