Chapter 4 Siheyuan
The car was very fast, and Wang Jinlan drove the Mercedes-Benz and returned to the gate of the Siheyuan in Xicheng where Chen Hongtao's parents lived.
Chen Hongtao opened the car door, carried a bag with military uniforms and got out of the car first, and walked into the open door of the courtyard.
When Wang Jinlan saw Chen Hongtao wearing Zhongshan suit, she walked into the door without even saying hello. She couldn't help but look a little dissatisfied in her beautiful eyes, but she returned to peace in an instant.
The courtyard of Chen Hongtao's family is different from the courtyard where ordinary families live. The entire courtyard is composed of four courtyards connected front and back, which is equivalent to combining the four courtyards and connecting them together and connecting them to each other. There are only 40 houses.
This one-piece courtyard with a vast area in the west city is not as majestic as the palace courtyard, but it is still considered a place where a wealthy family lives.
The courtyard runs through the central axis, and the houses are all single-story, the north house is the main house, the houses in the east and west directions are wing rooms, and the south door opens to the north. Flowers, fruits and trees are planted in the courtyard for viewing.
The back wall of the wing room is a courtyard wall, and brick walls are laid at the corner. The large courtyard is surrounded by walls from the outside, and they are all made of tall walls without opening windows, which is very defensive.
Since Chen Hongtao moved out after getting married, except for Chen Hongtao's parents who occasionally come back to live for a few days in the entire courtyard, only Guan Jingxiang's wife-in-law Qin Yazhi lived here. Therefore, the other three groups of courtyards connected to it were idle at this time.
Entering the courtyard in the courtyard, you will see that the courtyard is spacious. In the courtyard, you will plant flowers and stones, plant two crabapple trees, and list pomegranate bonsai. The large lotus pottery pot is planted with auspiciousness. Chen Hongtao's calm expression shows a hint of emotion.
The Feng Shui layout of Chen Hongtao's family's courtyard is quite particular. He planted crabapple trees in the courtyard to achieve the meaning of harmony between brothers and harmony, and was happy and called the Jade Hall wealth with the Magnolia.
The begonias are blooming in spring and the fruits are abundant in late autumn. The same is true for the pomegranate tree bonsai in the yard. The spring blossoms and autumn fruits are both beautiful and auspicious, and are a symbol of prosperity for descendants.
Hosta flowers are also planted on the back of the spacious courtyard. In addition to the flowers planted on the ground, there are also many potted plants that can be moved and placed at will to embellish the courtyard, making the small world of the courtyard, which will make the flowers and trees in spring, summer and autumn in the year, with a clear fragrance, refreshing and deep affection.
The houses and floors of Siheyuan are made of blue bricks and gray tiles, and bricks and wood. The overall building color is gray and blue, giving people a very simple impression and a comfortable feeling of life.
The huge courtyard is symmetrical with the central axis. The gate is opened in the southeast direction. The gate is not opposite to the main room. According to the direction of the Bagua, the main room is located in the north to the Kan house. If you are a Kan house, you must open the Xun door. The "Xun" is the southeast direction, and the door is opened in the southeast direction and the wealth is inexhaustible and the money is smooth, so it is better to be a "Kan house and Xun door".
Chen Hongtao stood in his home yard, but his memory seemed to be very far away!
Looking at the tranquility, serene and beautiful garden in front of him, Chen Hongtao's memories of his youth began to emerge in his mind.
During his teenage years, he spent a long time here. The current scene of Siheyuan is exactly the same as Chen Hongtao’s memory.
The two crabapple trees in the courtyard not only bear plump and round red fruits, but also bloom at the second time, with green leaves and pink flowers and flowers on the same branches.
At this time, Wang Jinlan also followed Chen Hongtao into the courtyard. She was not surprised to see the second flowering of the crabapple trees. It was obvious that she often came here during the period when Chen Hongtao was not at home.
Just as Chen Hongtao was observing the courtyard, a woman walked out of the large living room in the middle hall.
The woman is about forty years old, with a goose face, delicate eyebrows, a kind expression, and extremely dignified appearance. Although she is wearing simple and simple home clothes, she has an elegant temperament and is not like an ordinary middle-aged woman at home.
The woman in front of her was named Qin Yazhi. When she was young, she was taken in by Chen Hongtao's grandfather and worked in the Guan family.
After Mr. Guan passed away three years ago due to illness, Qin Yazhi stopped interfering in the Guan family's business affairs. Instead, she helped Guan Jingqi take care of some trivial housework and take care of Chen Hongtao's family's daily life.
Qin Yazhi has worked in the Guan family for many years and has watched Chen Hongtao grow up. Not only Chen Hongtao has deep feelings for her, but even Guan Jingxiang treats her as a relative and trusts her very much.
Moreover, Chen Hongtao, who has a very good relationship with Qin Yazhi, knows clearly that the family woman who seems to be dressed in plain clothes and is very close to him is not as simple as an ordinary servant.
"Young Master, you're awake! This is so great!" After seeing Chen Hongtao standing in the courtyard, the woman couldn't help but walk to Chen Hongtao quickly and looked at him carefully.
"Aunt Qin, don't call me young master again in the future. Our family won't promote this. If my father and others hear it, the boss will probably be unhappy." Chen Hongtao smiled faintly, his eyes were as deep as the sea, and the occasionally vicissitudes of his life were hard to see in young people of his age.
"Aunt Qin's happiness has forgotten this matter." As the woman looked at Chen Hongtao's face, a little strangeness appeared in her eyes.
Qin Yazhi, who has a lot of research on his face, found that Chen Hongtao's forehead was rosy and shiny. Although he was not refreshed, his eyes were also introverted. Not only did he have no disaster, but he had a lot of fortune.
Seeing that there was a faint white air rushing towards the Seal Hall on Chen Hongtao's nose, Qin Yazhi couldn't help but speak: "Hongtao, stretch out your palm and let Aunt Qin see."
Chen Hongtao felt a little uncomfortable when he was stared at by Qin Yazhi's bright eyes, but he was not surprised and directly stretched out his hands and spread his palms.
"Hongtao, it's really a joy to be safe this time!" Seeing the bright white light hidden in Chen Hongtao's palm, Qin Yazhi had already secretly speculated that Chen Hongtao's fortune was coming soon.
When he found Qin Yazhi's expression of joy, he kept staring at Chen Hongtao and looked at Wang Jinlan's slightly calm eyes, a hint of curiosity appeared in her slightly calm eyes.
"Hello Aunt Qin!" It was not until the woman's eyes were slightly loosened that Wang Jinlan had the opportunity to say hello. She smiled with a pretty face, and she felt a bit delicious with flowers blooming.
"You couple are sitting first, Aunt Qin will make you two cups of tea." After the surprise, the woman had regained her elegance. She picked up Chen Hongtao's bag in military uniform and walked towards the large living room of the middle hall with a smile.
Chen Hongtao did not take Wang Jinlan into the house, but sat down at a stone table in the courtyard.
The courtyard was quiet and peaceful, and the couple looked at each other without saying a word. In a short while, Qin Yazhi walked out of the large living room with a tea tray.
"You little couple have a cup of tea first. Aunt Qin, I'll go buy vegetables now. Today I must make a few dishes to celebrate." Two cups of fresh and timeless green snails were soaked. The tea leaves floating in the high glass cup were like green snails floating in the air. As the water soaked, the leaves gradually stretched out, just like a girl stretching her body lazyly when she woke up from a spring dream.
"It seems like I've had a good taste today! But Aunt Qin, don't make the food too vermicelli. I just got out of the hospital and had to make up for it." Chen Hongtao's face showed an expectant smile as he smelled the elegant smell and the long-lasting fragrance of tea.
Seeing Qin Yazhi smiling and carrying the vegetable basket out, Wang Jinlan had a little curiosity hidden in her eyes, but she didn't speak.
As if he noticed Wang Jinlan's expression, Chen Hongtao took a sip of the fresh and sweet tea in the cup and looked at her calmly: "Do you want to ask why Aunt Qin stared at me like that just now?"
Wang Jinlan's expression moved slightly, but she immediately returned to normal: "Aunt Qin's happy expression does not seem to be entirely because of your awakening and discharge from the hospital."
"Aunt Qin's research on Feng Shui and Numerology can tell a little about the fortune of a person, but now it is a small path in the world and cannot be done in real life." Chen Hongtao's expression was stable, and there was no turbulence in his words, which made it difficult to see what he really thought in his heart.
"Is the martial arts of the world?" Wang Jinlan secretly wondered in her heart. She was born in a political family and still had a little understanding of this. Although it is not a special period of ten years, she is still more sensitive to this matter and should stay away from it.
Speaking of Qin Yazhi's research on Feng Shui and numerology, it can be traced back to her father.
In the past, the martial arts were divided into eight ways, including shock, fatigue, floating, wind, fire, and jue, including various means of making a living in the martial arts world.
At that time, Qin Yazhi's father learned some paths in the world and made a living by walking around the world. Later, because he met Mr. Guan, the father and daughter of the Qin family were able to settle down.
Unlike the political families like Chen and Wang, as a business family, Mr. Guan still believes in Feng Shui and is very concerned about the Qin family's father and daughter.
During the special turbulent period, Mr. Guan took the Qin family's father and daughter to develop in Hong Kong for a long time. Later, Qin Yazhi's father died of illness, and Mr. Guan was taken care of by Mr. Guan.
Qin Yazhi studied Jianghu techniques with her father for a period of time, and had shallow research on Jing, Ce and Fengmen in the eight paths of Jianghu. It is not considered an incredible skill, but he can also see some Feng Shui numerology.
Jingmen is the first of the eight major gates in the world. It mainly studies good fortune and bad luck and guides people. Nowadays, those who read fortune tellers are considered to be the people in the world.
What the Bookmen emphasizes is to verify the current and ancient learning. To this day, those who make up real and fake antiques, sell sequels, and sell calligraphy and paintings all claim to be people in the Bookmen, including tomb robbers.
The Fengmen who studies the geography and mountains of the world are the current Feng Shui masters and Yin-Yang Homeland Masters.
Because he followed Mr. Guan for a long time, Qin Yazhi was also very good at running a business. During Mr. Guan’s long life, Qin Yazhi was managing the jewelry and mining business of the Guan family.
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