Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

"No, I just forgot for a moment.

How about this, I go back and get the money right away?"

Yan Bugui panicked and explained quickly.

Today's banquet is so sumptuous that if Yan Bugui misses it because of a trivial matter, he will regret it to death.

“Others have already paid their share of the money, but you have been dragging your feet until now.

If you delay the banquet, you will be punished."

When Cheng Hao said this, Yan Bugui's heart skipped a beat and he became even more flustered.

"That makes sense, I think that's fine.

To show your sincerity, the gift should be larger, so just give two dollars.

Pay two dollars and we'll let you in for the feast, otherwise don't come."

He Yuzhu immediately agreed.

As they were neighbors living in the same courtyard, He Yuzhu knew Yan Bugui's weakness very well.

Asking for his money is more painful than asking for his life.

"Ah. Two...two pieces?!"

Yan Bugui exclaimed, frowning and said, "This is too much. Others only give 50 cents or one yuan, why should I give 2 yuan? This is not fair!"

“Since it is a punishment, of course it has to be unfair.

If I pay the same amount as other companies, can it still be considered a penalty?

What's more, other families have paid the money early on, but you are the only one who has been slow to pay, and now when the time comes you still want to sneak in and eat at the feast.

It’s not fair to other people.”

Cheng Hao had long been annoyed with this miserly man, and today he was going to take this opportunity to teach him a lesson.

“Brother Hao is right.

I give you two choices: either pay for the banquet or stay somewhere cooler.

The people sitting inside are all guests who have paid their dues. We don’t welcome freeloaders here.”

He Yuzhu said righteously.

"Silly Zhu, we have been neighbors for more than ten years. Are you going to shut me out for two dollars?"

Yan Bugui was breathing heavily, as if he had suffered a great injustice.

"If you want me to leave, I'll leave.

Everyone in the courtyard will know that you are a dishonest person."

Yan Bugui waved his sleeves and made a gesture to leave.

Cheng Hao and He Yuzhu were not panicked at all, and even felt like laughing.

"Yan Bugui, you still have the nerve to mention our friendship of more than ten years.

My son's full-month celebration is today, and you're reluctant to spend even two dollars. Do you think you're unkind?

Come if you want, or get out if you don’t want.”

He Yuzhu pointed at Yan Bugui and added, as the other party was stunned: "One more thing, from now on, you are not allowed to call me Shazhu. I am a father now, which is different from before.

If anyone calls me a fool again, I will beat him up! "

"stupid……"

Yan Bugui took a step back in shock. He was about to shout something, but was silenced by He Yuzhu's raised fist.

"He Yuzhu, you...don't go too far."

"Too much? I think you are the one who is too much."

Cheng Hao sneered, "If you are not satisfied, just go back and complain. With the delicious dishes that Zhuzi prepared for today's banquet, I guarantee that everyone who comes to eat will give it a thumbs up.

Let's see who will speak up for you, a nobody."

Cheng Hao knew the nature of his neighbors in the courtyard very well: they were a bunch of cowards who were weak-willed and unwilling to do anything without profit.

He Yuzhu gave them enough benefits at this full moon banquet.

Their hearts are all on He Yuzhui's side and they will never speak for Yan Bugui.

By then, everyone will praise He Yuzhu except Yan Bugui, who will speak ill of him. Let's see who will be embarrassed.

"You guys really want to embarrass me today, right?"

Yan Bugui pursed his lips, widened his eyes and asked sternly.

“I’m not trying to embarrass you, but to teach you how to be a good person.

Cut the crap, pay for the meal, or get out.

Hurry up, don't waste time."

Cheng Hao said mercilessly.

"Humph, isn't it just a shabby banquet?

Even if you beg me, I won't be willing to go!"

Under the attack from Cheng Hao and He Yuzhu, Yan Bugui was so angry that he cursed a few times and turned away.

“A real man should be as ruthless as a nail.

I'm leaving now, but don't come back with a licking face later.

We won’t accept it then.”

He Yuzhu shouted at Yan Bugui's back.

"Whoever comes back will be the grandson!"

Yan Bugui was so angry that he even cursed to the sky.

"I don't have such a shameless grandson."

Looking at Yan Bugui walking away, He Yuzhu said something and took Cheng Hao back to the venue.

……

After walking a few steps and entering the front yard, Yan Bugui slowed down his pace, lowered his head, and suddenly felt a sense of regret in his heart.

When looking at the kitchen from afar, Yan Bugui could clearly see the dishes neatly arranged on the chopping board.

Braised pork, chicken stewed with mushrooms, pork elbow, sweet and sour fish...

Each one is bright in color and exudes an enticing aroma from afar.

Such a feast can't help but make people salivate.

However, due to Yan Bugui's cleverness and impulsiveness, he had to miss such a wonderful banquet, which was really painful.

Yan Bugui felt more and more sad when he thought that his neighbors were feasting on the delicious food while he had to return home alone.

It would have been fine if he hadn't made the comparison, but once he did, Yan Bugui regretted it so much that he wanted to turn around and run back to pay for the meal.

But Yan Bugui didn't have a penny on him, and if he ran back he would only be laughed at by his neighbors.

He had no choice but to return home dejected.

As soon as he entered the door, Yan Jiecheng's four children surrounded him.

"Dad, why are you back?

Did you finish eating so soon?

Where are the dishes? Why didn’t you bring any for us?”

The four children circled around Yan Bugui and found that their father had nothing in his hands. They all looked gloomy.

The situation was worse than they had imagined. They couldn't even have soup.

"I didn't go to the banquet. I came back directly."

Yan Bugui looked at the lost children and said calmly.

"Why, why not go.

Every family in the courtyard has sent people, why are you the only one not going?"

The children suddenly became anxious, and at the same time hope was rekindled in their hearts.

Yan Bugui just didn't attend the banquet, it didn't mean he didn't bring anything for them, so there is still hope.

"Dad, go quickly.

At this time, your neighbors are eating meat and drinking wine. Do you feel embarrassed to stay at home alone?

If you don’t go, you’ll be laughed at.”

Yan Jiecheng persuaded seriously.

"Yes, you are the head of the hospital, you should take the lead when encountering such things.

All the other neighbors have gone, how can you hide behind?

I saw the first and second uncles go there, it would be embarrassing if you didn’t go.”

Yan Jiefang shook his father's arm and spoke anxiously.

"Hey, shut up!"

Yan Bugui was already upset, and he became even more angry when he heard the children shouting.

"You think I don't want to go?

But that bastard He Yuzhu actually asked me to pay two dollars as a share, otherwise he wouldn’t let me in to the banquet.

Where do I have so much money? "

Yan Bugui sighed, waved his hand to disperse the children, and said coldly: "Go away, go away, go away, all of you. I'm already annoyed."

"Two dollars?"

When the four children heard that they would have to collect so much money as a gift, they immediately became dispirited.

If they had so much money, they might as well buy a few pounds of meat and eat it on their own at home.