Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

When she learned that Zheng Juan was pregnant, Li Suhua, who always cared about her daughter-in-law, was even more worried. How could she let a pregnant woman do heavy work? When Zhang Yu was about to get up, she quickly lifted the quilt and threw it under the bed. Faced with his wife's sudden action, Zhang Yu quickly put on his clothes.

"Mom, where's Juan'er?" Zhang Yu found out after washing up that his wife was out and not at home. He realized something was wrong and got up to look for her. Li Suhua was busy taking out the hot steamed buns from the pot while explaining, "Juan'er went to accompany her mother-in-law. Sister Zheng will come to help her cook later. Let's go to the train station to pick her up. Sun Ganchao has sent the car early in the morning."

After eating the steamed bun, Zhang Yu and Li Suhua pushed the cart together and went to the train station to wait. When they arrived at the train station, there was still about an hour before the train arrived, but Li Suhua was not tired at all and waited for Zhou Zhigang attentively.

Finally, an hour later, Zhou Zhigang's train pulled into the platform. He immediately attracted attention with his tired but happy appearance while carrying his luggage. Li Suhua shouted happily and waved her hand, and Zhou Zhigang smiled immediately after hearing the call.

The two old men who had not seen each other for a long time embraced each other excitedly, immersed in the emotion of reunion, and Zhang Yu did not disturb them. It was not until half an hour later that Zhou Zhigang finally noticed Zhang Yu, left his lover in his arms, and gave Zhang Yu a slightly clumsy hug. Zhang Yu seemed a little stunned by this unexpected emotional display, after all, in his memory, Zhou Zhigang rarely gave such intimacy.

Looking back, Zhou Zhigang was rarely kind to their interactions. Zhou Zhigang smiled and patted Zhang Yu on the back, sighing: "The boy has grown up and become much stronger." Zhang Yu was somewhat flattered by such praise, and it was not the first time for him to be a father.

"Thank you for your hard work, Dad." Although he couldn't express his feelings, Zhang Yu still expressed his concern for his awkward father with simple words. Zhou Zhigang didn't care about the difficulty of communication. They usually argued with each other, so this warm moment was rare.

Noticing that Zhang Yu was about to become a father, Zhou Zhigang joked with a smile: "You are about to become a father, are you nervous?" Zhang Yu answered honestly: "It's okay, this is not my first time." However, in Zhou Zhigang's opinion, his son's expression was too naive, and he couldn't help but joked: "Looking at you like that, who can recommend you to a university with confidence?"

For Zhang Yu, Zhou Zhigang's excitement about his college admission and the upcoming fatherhood actually recognized him deep down, otherwise he would not have hurried back to China after hearing the news. But as usual, the father's praise was always limited and direct.

Noticing that Zhou Zhigang was asking about Zheng Juan, Zhang Yu replied: "She is pregnant and would be squeezed in the crowd, so we didn't let her come." When this was mentioned, Zhou Zhigang understood and felt a little disappointed, but then he smiled and said: "That's right, her health is more important, go home first." Li Suhua took the opportunity to hold Zhou Zhigang who wanted to go out, and explained that Bingyi and others would arrive at the same time.

Upon hearing the news, Zhou Zhigang's face flashed with anticipation: "Bingyi is coming back too? Where's Zhou Rong?" In fact, he was a little anxious to find his daughter.

However, after hearing the news that Zhou Rong planned to accompany Feng Huacheng back to Beijing first and would arrive in Jichun a few days later, Zhou Zhigang immediately showed a disappointed expression. He had called her before and asked her to go home as soon as possible to celebrate the New Year. Faced with this change of disappointment, Zhang Yu pointed out: "Dad, my brother-in-law is my sister's man, you don't need to call him by his name like that."

Zhou Zhigang's dissatisfaction was immediately revealed in his tone: "He is your sister's husband, you can't be so rude. Remember to know your limits." Zhou Zhigang reprimanded, but his words clearly showed his dissatisfaction with Feng Huacheng. Zhang Yu said sarcastically: "I never thought it was him."

Facing his brother-in-law, Zhou Zhigang sighed: My sister is fully committed to the relationship and has a child, we can't let them separate! "You have to be polite and don't make my sister feel embarrassed. After all, it was her choice."

Although he was not convinced, Zhang Yu chose to remain silent under the kind eyes and the reminder of Li Suhua who gently pulled his sleeves. He knew that for the harmony of his family, it was better to remain silent for the time being. His dissatisfaction with Feng Huacheng did not disappear because of his respect for his sister, but at this time, Zhang Yu knew how to be tolerant and put the overall situation first. Zhou Zhigang also criticized Feng Huacheng's extramarital behavior in his heart.

The object of his affair was his own daughter, and even though Zhou Zhigang was unwilling, he had no choice but to accept the reality.

The family of three waited at the train station for more than an hour before the train Zhou Bingyi was on arrived.

Unlike Zhou Zhigang, Zhou Bingyi had a brief return home six years ago, but he has not set foot in his hometown of Jichun for six years.

The old couple watched Zhou Bingyi and a lady get off the train, and they could hardly hide their joy.

"Bingyi!" Zhou Zhigang shouted in a loud and enthusiastic voice.

Hearing this long-lost call, Zhou Bingyi raised his head, with unexpected joy on his face.

"Mom and Dad." Zhou Bingyi ran towards his parents excitedly, his eyes moist and filled with joy.

The woman next to him followed closely with a gift bag. She was Zhou Bingyi's wife Hao Dongmei. Hao Dongmei had visited the Zhou family before, and Zhang Yu was also familiar with her. Although six years had passed, her appearance had not changed much, but had added a sense of precipitation and maturity.

As for Zhou Bingyi, he has changed a lot. When he left home six years ago, he was less than 20 years old. Now, time has made him mature and steady. His speech is calm and sophisticated, as if he has aged a bit.

Standing next to his old friend Hao Dongmei, who is of the same age as him, Zhou Bingyi now looks quite different from her.

"Dad, Mom." When Hao Dongmei saw Zhou's father and mother, she called them naturally.

Zhou Zhigang sighed: "Dongmei, I'm really sorry that your whole family couldn't attend your wedding."

Zhou Zhigang's attitude towards Hao Dongmei is more respectful than intimate. This alienation is not only due to the lack of understanding of their cultural backgrounds, but also due to the huge contrast in their identities.

Zhang Yu affectionately called her "sister-in-law".

"Bingkun, I almost didn't recognize you in six years." Hao Dongmei exclaimed in surprise after hearing this. Even the eldest brother, who was always familiar with her, couldn't help but doubt the person in front of him.

Not only sister-in-law Hao Dongmei, but even eldest brother Zhou Bingyi, after seeing the changes now, is a little unsure whether the boy in front of him is the naughty boy he once was.

In Zhang Yu's opinion, the biggest change is actually in Zhou Bingyi's eyes - the once naughty little brother has become a calm and steady man with some leadership qualities, and only such qualities belong to Hao Dongmei's father.

"Bingkun! Is it really you?" Zhou Bingyi came to Zhang Yu, looked at him carefully, as if he couldn't believe his eyes.

"What a joke, brother! You don't even recognize your own brother!" Zhang Yu responded with a smile, and a relaxed atmosphere spread.

Zhou Bingyi noticed the return of the familiar aura on Zhang Yu's body, and saw the younger brother in his memory again.

"Bingkun, you've really grown up." Zhou Bingyi happily gave Zhang Yu a big hug, and the family members around him also showed satisfied smiles for their rare reunion.

"Okay, okay, let's not waste time and go back quickly!" The head of the family Zhou Zhigang spoke and no one raised any objections.

Zhang Yu took Zhou Zhigang's luggage, while Zhou Bingyi and his wife each carried their own luggage. The five of them rode two bicycles, one in front and one behind, towards their old nest, Guangzipian. This was the first time in six years that they walked hand in hand like a real family.

Along the way, Li Suhua briefly introduced Zhang Yu's story to Zhou Bingyi. Zhou Zhigang was surprised but also happy that his brother could receive a university education. However, Hao Dongmei, who heard the news, secretly had a new understanding of him.

When the family stopped at the entrance of the photo studio, Zhou Zhigang suddenly remembered something old: "This photo studio should have opened on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. After all, we should take a family photo."

"Indeed, now that there are three more people in the family, it's time to add new photos." Li Suhua echoed with emotion.

"Usually it should open on the 8th," Zhang Yu added, his words revealing helplessness.

Hearing this, Zhou Zhigang and Li Suhua felt a little disappointed.

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "If that doesn't work, I'll go to the magazine editorial office and borrow a camera to try."

Hearing that this could be done, Zhou Zhigang and the other man smiled with satisfaction again.

The Zhou family of five finally returned to Guangzi Hutong, and met an old acquaintance before even entering the house.

“Isn’t this Zhigang? He’s back to celebrate the New Year this year!”

"Oh, it's you, Old Zhang! I heard that your grandson was born, and he's a big fat boy!" Zhou Zhigang replied with joy on his face.

"Isn't this Bingyi? You're back too! And you brought your wife with you?" Old Zhang looked at Zhou Bingyi and his lover Hao Dongmei and said with a smile.

"That's right, this is my wife Hao Dongmei. Rongrong will be back in a few days, and this year our Zhou family will finally be reunited." Zhou Zhigang said with a smile.

They have been neighbors for decades. Although they haven't seen each other for a long time, Zhou Zhigang and Lao Zhang talked endlessly.

"You are really amazing. Not only are you a good person, you are also a top-notch bricklayer. Your children are also outstanding. Look, Bingkun was admitted to university. How proud you must be!" Old Zhang praised.

"It all depends on the children's own efforts." Zhou Zhigang was delighted, his smile almost reaching his ears.

Seeing this, Old Zhang understood that they were enjoying the happiness of family life, so he smiled and said, "Okay, you guys chat slowly, I will come to wish you a happy new year in a few days. Let's see how much stuff your young man Zhang Yu brought, I won't bother you anymore."

On the way, neighbors met Zhou Zhigang and congratulated him, praising his son for his promising and filial son, which made Zhou Zhigang very happy. However, when Zhou Bingyi heard the praise, he happily agreed at first, but later he noticed that they often compared him to his younger brother, and he couldn't help but look a little unnatural.

Hao Dongmei noticed that Zhou Bingyi's face looked strange, and then Li Suhua noticed the same thing.

"Oh, my son Bingyi has been promoted to cadre in the army and is now a leader." Li Suhua deliberately broadcast this news to the neighbors.

After hearing this information, the neighbors praised Zhou Bingyi one after another, and his expression gradually relaxed a lot.

Even though he was slow, Zhou Zhigang noticed that his eldest son was unusual. He no longer had the mood to show off and walked home faster.

Recently, Zhang Yu has been too popular in Guangzi Hutong because of his fame, and he is often praised, sometimes ignoring Zhou Bingyi's feelings. Fortunately, he is broad-minded and calm, and he quickly adapted to this situation.

Zhang Yu saw everything that happened to Zhou Zhigang's family, but he was not in a hurry to intervene so as not to appear to be showing off.

When I arrived home, Zheng Juan was already there to greet me.

"Dad, Mom, you are finally back. You must have worked hard on the journey!" She served five bowls of ginger soup and explained, "Let's drink some ginger soup to drive away the cold first."

Zhou Zhigang and Li Suhua got a bowl first, followed by Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei, and finally it was Zhang Yu's turn, not forgetting to call out "big brother" and "sister-in-law".

"Juan, you have been busy since early morning, take a rest!" Li Suhua felt sorry for her daughter-in-law.

Although she did not go to the station, Zheng Juan was busy preparing meals at home, and carefully cooked a table of food to welcome Zhou Zhigang and his wife. After Zheng's mother came to help, she left first when she saw that it was almost time.

"Mom and Dad, are you very hungry? The food is already warming on the fire and you can enjoy it right away." Zheng Juan suggested virtuously.

"Zheng Juan, you are pregnant now, you don't have to be busy all the time, just sit down and let us take care of it ourselves." Zhou Zhigang looked at Zheng Juan's belly with a smile on his face. This was an important moment for the third generation of the Zhou family.