Living in a Siheyuan

Chapter 196 Return to the 4th courtyard

The next day happened to be Sunday.

After breakfast in the morning, Li Ping'an and Yu Li took a car to the courtyard to visit Yu Haitang and her son.

When the car stopped at the gate of the courtyard, a group of people who were playing chess at the gate stopped what they were doing and looked at this luxurious high-end car.

There are still very few vehicles in China, and high-end sedans like this are even rarer. Generally, only leaders of units are qualified to ride in one.

So when people see this car, they are all wondering who it is and what it is for.

Under everyone's gaze, Li Pingan opened the car door and got out. Yu Li also got out of the car on the other side.

Looking at this well-dressed couple, Yan Bugui rubbed his eyes first, then shouted: "Ping An? Are you Ping An from Lao Li's family?"

After saying that, he dropped the chess piece in his hand and stumbled over.

Li Pingan looked at Yan Bugui, who had gray hair and was wearing a pair of reading glasses, and said with a smile: "Teacher Yan, I didn't expect that after so many years, you still recognize me!"

Yan Bugui came to Li Ping'an and looked at him carefully, muttering, "Nothing has changed. There really hasn't been any change in all these years!"

At this time, people around gathered around.

Liu Haizhong, He Daqing, and several neighbors were among them.

He Daqing grabbed Li Ping'an's arm and said, "Ping'an, you finally came back. I thought you would never come back."

Li Pingan took out a box of high-end cigarettes brought back from Hong Kong and gave one to each of them.

"Uncle He, I didn't expect you to be so healthy. I couldn't come back these years because of some things. Now that the environment is better, I came back to take a look. After all, this is my home."

Yan Bugui took the cigarette, nodded and said, "Yes, yes! Fallen leaves return to their roots, this is always your home. It's only right for you to come back and take a look."

He Daqing also said: "Ping An, are you leaving now that you are back? Zhuzi and I said we would thank you very much, but we never had the chance. Now that you are back, we must thank you very much."

Li Pingan smiled and said, "Uncle He, what is there to thank you for? We are all neighbors, and it is only natural for us to help each other. Don't say thank you anymore in the future."

"I came back for something this time, and I may have to leave tomorrow. It's convenient to come back now, and maybe I will come back again in a few days."

When he heard that Li Ping'an was leaving tomorrow, He Daqing said hurriedly, "Are you in such a hurry, Ping'an? How about this, don't run around at noon today."

"I'll go back now and ask Zhuzi to prepare some dishes. You guys can come to my house at noon and we'll have a few drinks. Is that okay?"

Liu Haizhong also echoed, "Yes, Ping An, now that you are a high-ranking official, you can't look down on us old neighbors, right?"

Seeing He Daqing so enthusiastic, Li Pingan thought about it and agreed.

It's not easy for me to come back once, so it's a pleasure to chat and have a drink with these old neighbors.

"Okay then, Uncle He. I'll trouble you for lunch today. I'll go to my house first and then come to yours later."

He Daqing said happily, "Don't worry, Ping'an, you go ahead and do your work. I'll go back and ask Zhuzi to prepare it. I'll have someone come to call you when it's almost ready."

After saying that, He Daqing ran towards his home.

Li Ping'an also greeted everyone and then took Yu Li to his home.

As soon as I entered the small door, I saw Yu Haitang and Li Sian waiting at the door.

Yu Li went up to touch Li Si'an's little head and said, "Si'an, why didn't you go out to play today?"

Li Sian may have had more contact with Yu Li these days. She looked at Yu Li with a smile on her face and said, "Aunt, my mother told me not to run around today, saying that you might come over. I got up early in the morning and waited for you at home."

Seeing him talking in childish language, Yu Li thought he was so cute, so she took out a handful of Little White Rabbit candies from her bag and stuffed them into his pocket.

"Little Sian is so good, take these candies and eat them."

Li Sian happily took the candy and turned to look at his mother.

Yu Haitang smiled and said, "Since it was given to you by your aunt, just keep it. Haven't you thanked your aunt yet?"

Li Sian was even happier after hearing this. He quickly said, "Thank you, auntie, and thank you, uncle."

Yu Haitang brought Yu Li and Li Pingan into the house.

Yu Li looked around the house carefully, touching and checking everywhere. Many of the furniture they had used in the past few years were still strong and durable.

Yu Haitang smiled and said, "Sister, what do you think? I haven't brought disaster to your family, have I? Look how well I take care of your home. Shouldn't you give me some money for housekeeping?"

Yu Li said angrily, "You are taking advantage of us. We let you live in such a nice house for free, but you turn around and ask us for money. I don't know how you have become so shameless over the years."

The two sisters have been playing and joking around since they were young, and Yu Haitang didn't care at all.

He also said, "Okay, then I'll take a loss and let you take care of me for a few more years."

Yu Li toured the house inside and out before sitting down and saying, "Haitang, you've worked hard these years. What do you think of what I told you the day before yesterday?"

"When you go to Hong Kong, the conditions there will definitely be much better than here. You might even meet someone you like. You can't live alone like this forever, right?"

Facing Yu Li's persuasion, Yu Haitang shook her head and said, "Sister, I know you are doing this for my own good. But I am used to living here and don't want to adapt to life somewhere else."

"Besides, Xiao Si'an has grown up here since he was a child. If he suddenly changes his environment, I'm afraid he won't be able to adapt. So let's not mention this matter anymore. It's fine for us mother and son to be here."

Seeing that Yu Haitang really didn't plan to go with her, Yu Li sighed and said, "Okay, then, you should think about your own affairs. No matter what choice you make, I can understand."

Yu Haitang secretly glanced at Li Ping'an, and seeing that he looked calm and didn't say anything, she felt relieved.

She was most afraid of Yu Li's words. If that was what Li Ping'an meant, then she would have to reconsider.

Afterwards, they drank tea and chatted at home, mostly about Yu Li's concern and worry for her sister.

Near noon, a surprised cry was heard in the yard.

"Brother Ping'an, Sister Yu Li. Are you back?"

As soon as the words fell, a figure rushed in and looked at Li Pingan and Yu Li with joy.