Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

"Kang Dang~Kang Dang~"

With the clear and melodious sound of wheels, the bicycle carrying the bride slowly passed through the tree-lined paths of Xining Street in the old city.

Cheng Hao looked straight ahead with a happy smile on his face. Marrying a beautiful wife like Xu Yun was something he had never dared to dream of in his previous life, and now his dream had come true.

In the back seat, Xu Yun gently hugged Cheng Hao's waist, buried her flushed face in her husband's back, and the corners of her mouth kept turning up, shy and sweet.

Although she and Cheng Hao have already obtained their marriage certificate and have been living together for a few days, they have not yet held a wedding to announce their relationship.

With so many relatives and friends present today, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous and excited.

Before Xu Yun could adjust her mindset, the bicycle had already reached its destination and returned to the couple's warm little home.

Less than a day later, when Xu Yun returned home again, the layout of the courtyard had changed a lot, making it feel somewhat strange despite being familiar.

The house, which was originally dominated by cold colors, was decorated with all kinds of bright red festive stickers and ribbons. A shed had already been set up on the open space in the middle of the yard. Below was a temporary kitchen consisting of a row of boilers and chopping boards. The firewood in the stove was burning brightly, and boiling water kept coming out of the pot, mixed with the aroma of food.

"Yun'er, we're home. Let me carry you in."

Cheng Hao parked the car and without waiting for Xu Yun to react, he gently picked her up.

"Eh~"

Xu Yun was surprised and said a little embarrassedly: "I can walk by myself..."

"It's okay, I want to hold you for a while longer."

Cheng Hao's strength was several times that of an ordinary person, so he held Xu Yun effortlessly, but he didn't feel relaxed because Xu Yun meant a lot to Cheng Hao.

Cheng Hao, holding Xu Yun in his arms, strode into the courtyard. Relatives and friends along the way cheered enthusiastically as they watched the intimate couple.

"The groom is back with his bride."

"May you have a long lasting marriage and a baby in the morning."

"There is strength in numbers, the more the merrier..."

Ignoring these noisy guys, Cheng Hao carried his wife back to the main room and gently placed her on the bed. In this way, Xu Yun had completed her marriage.

"Yun'er, from now on you will be my good wife."

Cheng Hao couldn't wait to kiss Xu Yun on the face.

"Don't make a fuss, let's talk about it tonight. The wedding banquet hasn't been held yet."

Xu Yun muttered something in a soft voice, which made Cheng Hao even more excited.

"Okay, it's all up to you."

As Cheng Hao spoke, he took out a handful of melon seeds and peanuts from his pocket and handed them to Xu Yun.

“There’s still some time before the divorce banquet starts, so just eat something to kill time.

I'll go out and take a look first."

Cheng Hao's parents died early, and there were no elders in the family, so he had to arrange his marriage by himself.

"Well, go and do your work."

Xu Yun nodded slightly and watched Cheng Hao leave the room reluctantly.

Arriving at the courtyard, Cheng Hao immediately went to the kitchen for inspection. The most important thing for a wedding banquet is the food, and he had to ensure that the guests were satisfied with the food.

"Zhu Zi, how is the banquet going?

Is there anything missing?"

He Yuzhu, who was cutting various meats on the chopping board, wiped his sweat, looked up and smiled at Cheng Hao, "Don't worry, Brother Hao, everything in the kitchen is ready, nothing is missing, and we guarantee that the feast will be served on time."

“Okay, I’ll leave this to you.

I'll give you a red envelope, and everything will go well for you."

Cheng Hao took out a red envelope from his pocket and stuffed it into He Yuzhu's apron pocket.

"Thank you, Brother Hao."

No matter how much money it is, the important thing is to share in the good fortune. He Yuzhu attaches great importance to this good luck.

"Captain, you can't be partial to one and ignore the other."

The helpers in the kitchen looked at Cheng Hao eagerly, they also wanted a red envelope.

"Don't worry, we have it all, all of them. Everyone who comes to help today will get a share."

Cheng Hao took out the red envelopes he had prepared in advance and distributed them one by one.

"Thank you, Captain. You are very generous."

Feeling the thickness of the red envelopes, the kitchen helpers looked happier and worked harder.

"I'll leave this to you. I'm going to check the front door."

After walking a few steps from the kitchen, Cheng Hao arrived at the gate of the courtyard.

It’s almost time for the wedding guests to arrive.

Cheng Hao had just returned to Sijiu City not long ago, and he didn't know many people. Apart from his comrades in the army like He Yuzhu, there were colleagues in the street office. As for the other neighbors in the courtyard, Cheng Hao didn't invite any of them.

Cheng Hao knew very well what kind of people the neighbors in the yard were like. Since he had moved out, he decided not to have too much involvement with them.

Inviting them to the wedding reception would only make a mess.

Cheng Hao was receiving guests when suddenly there was a roar of a car engine outside. A military jeep drove to the gate of the courtyard and stopped steadily. Then a middle-aged man in casual clothes, with an upright posture and a calm face got out of the car.

"Commander Wei, why are you here?"

When Cheng Hao saw the person coming, he hurried out to greet him.

He had sent an invitation to Teacher Wei before, but he didn't expect that the other party would actually take the time to attend the wedding.

"How can I not come when you, a stinky boy, marry the girl from the Xu family?"

Commander Wei stood with his hands behind his back, looked into the courtyard and urged, "You don't welcome me?"

"How dare I?

Please come in, please come in..."

Cheng Hao hurriedly welcomed Commander Wei in.

When he was transferred to a new job, thanks to the help of Commander Wei, Cheng Hao was able to successfully transfer to the position of director of the street office.

Cheng Hao was very grateful to his superior who had always taken good care of him in the army.

"Well, this courtyard is really nice."

Commander Wei walked into the yard and took a few glances, his eyes quickly cast towards the kitchen.

"It smells so good, what are you cooking?"

"Hello, Master..."

At this time, the people in the kitchen also noticed Master Wei approaching, and hurriedly stopped their work to salute him.

"They are all..."

Commander Wei's brows trembled slightly and he murmured.

"They are all brothers who have been transferred from the 702nd Regiment."

Cheng Hao explained to Teacher Wei at the right time.

"Don't stare at me, just do your own thing."

Commander Wei nodded and continued talking.

"How are you doing now that you've left the army?"

As an old leader, Commander Wei is still very concerned about the situation of retired soldiers. He hopes that the soldiers can find a good home after leaving the army.

"Report to the commander, I have been accepted by Hongbinlou and will start work tomorrow.

Teachers, please come and support us more often when you have time."

He Yuzhu is a brave man and never shows any fear even in front of his teachers.

"We have all found jobs, so please rest assured, Master."

Several kitchen helpers responded in unison.

The 702nd Regiment made a lot of money while abroad. After returning to Beijing, the soldiers had a lot of savings, which could support them for a long time even if they did not work.

This is also the reason why many people in the 702nd Regiment chose to change their jobs without any hesitation.

This money is enough for them to find a job, or start some small business in the city, and live a much easier life than in the army.

A long military career is very tiring. If there is no opportunity for promotion, most soldiers will eventually face retirement.

"That puts me at ease."

Commander Wei nodded and smiled with satisfaction.

As a division commander, he was very happy that the soldiers under his command could live a good life.