Living in a Siheyuan

Chapter 119 Lou Family

On the morning of the second day of the Chinese New Year, Li Ping'an drove to Yu Li's home with Yu Li and their two children.

There were a lot of things in the car, including cigarettes, alcohol, four or five kilograms of pork, and some fruits.

Everyone is having a hard time this year, so these things are considered very generous.

We arrived at Yu Li's house. The car just stopped.

Yu Haitang and Yu Xiaohu ran over.

Yu Haitang loved her two little nephews very much and immediately took them out of the car.

Yu Xiaohu was particularly concerned about the food. He hurried over to help his sister carry the food and checked what was on the table from time to time.

Li Ping'an brought Yu Li home, and Yu Linhai and Yu's mother were already waiting at the door.

Yu's mother first hugged Li Haoran and said, "Oh, my Haoran has grown so big that grandma can hardly hold him anymore."

Yu Linhai took the food and said, "Ping An, we haven't finished the food you sent before the New Year. Why are you bringing so much? Don't bring so much in the future. Leave more for Haoran and Haoyu."

Li Pingan smiled and said, "Dad, don't worry, we have more at home. These are for your health. You must take good care of your body. They are also for Haitang and Xiaohu, so that they can grow taller."

The family returned to the house in a lively atmosphere. Yu's mother went to the kitchen to cook. Yu Haitang and Yu Xiaohu took the two children to play in the yard. Yu Li had to watch over them, fearing that Yu Haitang would not pay attention and let the two children bump into each other.

Yu Linhai was also drinking tea and chatting with Li Pingan in the room.

According to Yu Linhai, their business is very difficult now. Everyone is hungry, so who would have time to decorate houses? Sometimes they don't get a single job in a month.

Yu Linhai was fine, as he could occasionally get some furniture-making work to make ends meet. Some of his fellow workers had to do odd jobs. Otherwise, the whole family would have starved to death.

Li Pingan was also very emotional when he heard this, but the current environment is like this, no one can do anything. It's good enough to take care of your own family.

But he still asked, "Dad, now that you're involved in the furniture business, is there anyone selling some high-end wood furniture? If so, a friend of mine likes it and wants to buy some."

Yu Linhai thought for a moment and said, "This is true. Now everyone wants to exchange these for food or money. If he really wants it, I know a few families who have some furniture made of huanghuali and mahogany. There are also some other good furniture, all inherited from ancestors, which are also very valuable."

Li Pingan said, "Okay, go ask when you are free, and I will take him over to have a look. If it is suitable, he will buy it. I will ask him to give you the introduction fee then."

Yu Linhai waved his hand and said, "Why would you ask for an introduction fee? It's just a small favor."

"Dad, when the time comes, just take it. He's not short of money, so as long as the item is good, he'll take it."

The two chatted for a long time, and Yu Linhai promised to contact him in a few days.

Li Pingan planned to take Lu Dehua with him in a few days to collect all these good things, otherwise they would be smashed and burned by those ignorant people in a few years. It would be a waste.

At noon, the family had a lively meal at home. During the meal, Yu Xiaohu was busy eating, and Yu Haitang kept picking up food for the two little nephews to feed them.

After dinner, Yu Li and Li Ping'an took their children and left. They had to go to Lou Xiao'e's house. This was all arranged in advance.

At Yu's mother's instruction, Li Ping'an drove to Lou Xiao'e's home.

Lou Xiao'e and Xu Damao are also at home today. They came in the morning and were waiting for Li Ping'an and Yu Li.

As soon as they arrived at the door, they saw Lou Xiao'e standing there waiting for them.

Yu Li got out of the car with a smile and said, "You weren't at home looking after the kids, why did you come out?"

Lou Xiao'e came over happily, took Yu Li's hand and said, "How could it be my turn? My mom and dad wouldn't let go of one each. I can only watch. Come here and let me hold my godson and satisfy my desire to touch him."

Yu Li also smiled and replied: "That's easy, just give birth to a few more children, and then everyone can have one and no one can fight over it."

He does not mean that.

Yu Li's words made Lou Xiao'e secretly look at Li Ping'an.

Li Pingan also looked over, and the two of them looked at each other and knew each other's thoughts. Li Pingan could only nod helplessly.

This made Lou Xiao'e even happier.

Several people entered the house, and Lou's mother and Lou Zhenghua also came up with the child in their arms.

Lou Zhenghua said, "It's safe. I'm waiting for you to come and have a few drinks with me. I must have a few good drinks today."

"Okay, Uncle Lou, I'm here to drink with you today."

After entering the house, several women took their children out to play. Lou Zhenghua and Li Pingan drank water and chatted in the living room.

Li Pingan asked curiously: "Where is Xu Damao? Has he gone back?"

When Lou Zhenghua heard Xu Damao's name, he said with disgust: "Go back? He is still lying in the room upstairs. He doesn't know how much alcohol he can drink. He drank a few glasses of wine at noon and couldn't get up. Xiao'e was taken to the room to sleep."

Li Pingan was speechless. He had gotten himself drunk, and this was at his father-in-law's house. No wonder people didn't like him.

After the two talked for a few words, Lou Zhenghua took Li Pingan to the study.

Lou Zhenghua said, "Ping An, I plan to go to Hong Kong this year to check out the situation. If possible, I will take Xiao'e and the other girls with me. What are your plans?"

Li Pingan thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Lou, why donate all your shares to the country now? When the time comes, you can say you went there to get supplies for the country. I believe this will bring you some convenience."

"As for me, I can't leave now. It will take at least a few years."

Lou Zhenghua nodded and said, "I thought so too. But my shares..." He sighed, looking a little reluctant.

Li Pingan understood his thoughts and comforted him, "Uncle Lou, you need to take a long-term view. The situation is turbulent now, and if you keep those things in your hands, it may cause trouble."

Lou Zhenghua was silent for a moment, and finally made up his mind, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

Li Pingan asked again: "Then how will you let Xiao'e leave Xu Damao? We can't let him make a fuss now, otherwise it will have some impact on your plan."

Lou Zhenghua said confidently, "This is easy. I have asked someone to investigate. We all know about the women he has in the countryside. When the time comes, let him marry someone who can raise a child in the countryside. This will also leave a descendant for his Xu family."

After hearing this, Li Pingan secretly sighed that these people were very powerful.

The two talked in the study for a long time.

At this time, Lou Xiao'e came in and said with a smile: "What are you talking about? Come and have dinner."

Before I knew it, it was almost dark outside.

When we got to the restaurant downstairs, there was a large table filled with delicious food.

Seeing that everyone was seated, Yu Li said to Lou Xiaoe, "Aren't you going to call your Da Mao?"

Lou Xiao'e said nonchalantly, "Don't worry about him. He's drinking like a dead pig. He can't even scream. Let's eat by ourselves."

Lou's mother also said, "Yes, we can eat by ourselves. We are all family, so don't be polite."

In the eyes of Lou's father and mother, Li Ping'an and Yu Li are a family. As for Xu Damao, he is just using his identity.

Everyone was very happy at the dinner table.

Lou Zhenghua kept drinking with Li Pingan. Seeing this joyful scene, Lou Zhenghua was also very happy. This is what a family is like.

Lou's mother kept picking up food for Yu Li, Li Haoran and Li Haoyu.

This made Lou Xiao'e say, "Mom, you picked me up, didn't you? I think Yu Li is your biological daughter. Look how good you treat her. The food in the bowl is about to fall out."

Mother Lou smiled and nodded at her and said, "Yes, Yu Li is closer to me than my own daughter. From now on, you will be picked up."

This made everyone laugh.

This joyful dinner lasted until very late.

Lou Zhenghua was very happy today, and he was also old. He was a little drunk at the end. He held Li Ping'an's hand and kept saying that he was very happy.

Finally, Li Ping'an and Lou's mother sent him to the bedroom and he calmed down.

When Li Lou's mother and the others finished packing, Lou Xiao'e also wanted to follow them back to the courtyard.

There was no choice, Li Ping'an went up to the guest room again and brought Xu Damao down.

This guy, how much did he drink? He wouldn't wake up no matter how hard he tried. Li Pingan just threw him in the trunk and let him continue sleeping there.

Carrying the good things prepared for them by Lou's mother, Li Ping'an drove Yu Li, Lou Xiao'e and the four children back to the courtyard.

When they arrived at the courtyard, Yu Li took Li Haoran and Li Haoyu back to sleep. The two little guys were already a little drowsy.

Lou Xiao'e also planned to go home with her two children, but Xu Damao had not woken up yet.

There was no other choice, so Li Ping'an settled Yu Li and the child, then he carried Xu Damao in one hand and the child in the other and sent Lou Xiao'e back.

When they arrived at Xu Damao's house, Li Ping'an threw him directly on the bed.

Lou Xiao'e also put the two little ones into the crib. The two children were already sleeping soundly.

Lou Xiao'e closed the door, came over and hugged Li Ping'an and said, "Ping'an, I still want children. I want to give birth to more children for you."

When Li Ping'an heard Lou Xiao'e's words, his heart softened. He hugged her tightly and said softly, "Okay, let's have more children in the future." Lou Xiao'e smiled happily, with a happy smile on her face.

In this way, Li Ping'an and Lou Xiao'e worked hard for the child for another hour at Xu Damao's house.

Looking at Lou Xiao'e's happy face.

Li Pingan was a little worried. He knew that the road ahead was still long and full of uncertainty. He didn't know if he could give Lou Xiao'e and the children a stable life.

He secretly vowed to work hard to make himself stronger and protect his family. In this turbulent era, only by having enough strength can you protect everything you cherish.

As the night deepened, Li Pingan gently kissed Lou Xiao'e's forehead and left her home. He returned home and looked at Yu Li and the children sleeping soundly, his heart filled with a sense of responsibility and mission. He knew that for them, he had to keep moving forward.