However, those who sang "The Red Lantern" really did a good job. Yan Xiaonan didn't understand Peking Opera very well, but he could tell at a glance whether they were singing real or fake. Their passionate demeanor and their high-pitched and loud voices were truly professional.
More than an hour later, Grandma Yan helped Cuihua out. Her lingering enjoyment made Yan Xiaoqiang feel sorry for her. Yan Xiaoqiang went to check on the opera troupe and found out that it was only on weekends. Nowadays, everyone prefers to watch movies.
"Mom, I'll come back to buy tickets next week. It's for that mountain called Qu something. Let's come back next week," Yan Xiaoqiang said.
Grandma Yan readily agreed: "Nan Nan, this singing is even better than what you hear on the radio or TV."
Yan Xiaonan chuckled inwardly. Of course, this was a live performance; otherwise, who would want to pay to watch a play? They might as well listen to the radio at home.
They arrived home happily. Yan Daqiang and Baoguo were waiting at the door. Yan Xiaoqiang hurriedly went to open the door: "Brother, when did you arrive? How long have you been waiting?"
Yan Daqiang glanced at his watch: "I've been waiting for half an hour, where have you been?"
As Grandma Yan entered the room, she said, "Daqiang, we went to the theater today. It was a great show! I'm going again next week. Do you have time? Why don't you come with me?"
Yan Daqiang was taken aback. It seemed that some small theaters had opened now, but young people nowadays preferred to watch movies, so the theaters only had performances two days a week. He quickly ran inside and said.
"Mom, you like watching plays? I'll buy tickets next week, for both the morning and afternoon shows. We'll bring some good food and drinks so we can see two more shows."
Hearing Yan Daqiang's words, Grandma Yan was even happier: "Cuihua, Cuihua, did you hear that? Next weekend, you should prepare more food, and the rest of us can spend the day at the theater."
Cuihua originally didn't like listening to opera, but under the gradual hypnosis of Grandma Yan's indestructible radio, she also came to like it. Today, she finally saw a live performance, and she was so enthusiastic. She quickly agreed: "Mom, don't worry, I'll have Qiangzi ride his bicycle next week. We can't carry too much stuff."
Grandma Yan was happy; it seemed like she had something to look forward to again.
"Mother, Xue Ying and I have decided that before Erqiang goes back, Xue Ying, Ai Dang, and I will take turns living here so we can keep an eye on things more," Yan Daqiang said, revealing his purpose.
“Okay, one person can stay, ten people can stay, and it’s more lively with more people.” Grandma Yan quickly agreed.
Yan Daqiang pulled a wad of cash and bills from his pocket and handed them to Grandma Yan: "Mom, there are still half a month until Ai Dang's wedding. This is our food allowance for the three of us. Take it."
Grandma Yan didn't stand on ceremony. When they first arrived at the ramp, she, Cuihua, and Qiangzi had no income. Nannan was only receiving subsidies from the school. They were living off their savings, and they definitely couldn't survive without any income.
After counting, Grandma Yan took out two ten-yuan bills and some coupons, and returned the rest: "Twenty yuan is enough for the three of you, you don't need so much money."
Yan Daqiang stuffed it back: "Mom, I haven't given you a single penny of your pension this month. Prices are high now, so the pension should be increased too. Ten yuan a month, so Xue Ying and I get twenty yuan a month. That's two hundred and forty a year. And Aiguo is coming to eat these days, so that's three hundred. Here you go."
Grandma Yan refused to accept it: "The pension money is the pension money. Besides, the pension money is given as a family. You two are still living separately. It's April now, so just give me five more yuan for the pension money. Don't give me more, or I'll get angry with you. Aiguo isn't even married yet."
Yan Daqiang was also stubborn: "Mother, you have no income now, how are you going to live? I am the eldest son, shouldn't I bear more of the burden?"
Grandma Yan was moved: "Daqiang, did you forget that you spent two thousand yuan more on the courtyard house? That's a huge sum of money!"
"Mother, that's Nan Nan's dowry. We have to save it. Mother, listen to your son, take it." Yan Daqiang refused to give it back.
Yan Xiaonan quickly extended her consciousness outwards. Fortunately, there was no one near the courtyard, otherwise it would be troublesome if people knew that her family had a large sum of money.
Yan Xiaoqiang stepped forward and took the money: "Mom, take it. We'll just give a little more as a wedding gift for Ai Dang's wedding."
Grandma Yan nodded helplessly. "Take it. I know my eldest son's temper. He won't give up until you take it."
Cuihua has already gone to the kitchen to cook. We'll be cooking more food starting today. Nannan should fill the rice container and everything else. The vegetables in the flower bed are ready to eat, but we shouldn't plant any more vegetables when Erqiang and the others arrive.
Yan Xiaoqiang carried the round tabletop onto the stone table: "Brother, it's so good that you've moved in. The big table will come in handy. We won't have to take it down before Ai Dang's wedding."
Yan Daqiang nodded repeatedly. He needed to borrow some wine coupons from his workplace. His younger brother's family would prepare food and drink, while he would prepare the wine.
The next morning, Yan Xiaonan brought a basket of breakfast to the hospital and told Yan Ge to eat first while she went to check on Yan Zheng. Yan Ge's eyes lit up when he saw the porridge and steamed buns in the basket.
To save money, he usually just eats a bowl of rice and a soup at the hospital cafeteria for lunch and dinner. Today, he's got meat porridge and steamed buns, and his mouth is watering.
Yan Xiaonan's consciousness spread to Yan Zheng's body, especially his brain, where he used more of his special ability. Yan Zheng felt his head was warm, as if he were sleeping on a hot water bottle.
A nerve in his brain twitched, and Yan Zheng was awakened by the pain. He opened his eyes without any resistance. When Yan Xiaonan saw Yan Zheng's eyelids twitch, he increased his supernatural power and then quickly withdrew it.
Yan Xiaonan spoke up: "Yan Zheng, if you're not going to wake up, don't be my cousin. I don't have a cowardly cousin like you. It's too shameful."
Then, pretending to stand up and walk, Yan Zheng subconsciously grabbed Yan Xiaonan's hand. Although her hand was grabbed, it was weak and powerless. Yan Xiaonan exclaimed in surprise, "Yan Zheng, you're awake!"
Yan Ge, who was eating breakfast nearby, felt bad after hearing what Yan Xiaonan said earlier. He thought that Nannan was using reverse psychology, hoping that Yan Zheng would wake up soon. The next sentence made him drop his bowl and run over.
Seeing Yan Zheng open his eyes: "Little brother, you're finally awake! You scared your brother to death!"
Tears that I hadn't shed in a long time streamed down my face, and the heaviness in my heart vanished.
"Brother, Nan Nan, you're here. I've missed you so much." Yan Zheng said with great difficulty, taking a lot of effort to finish the sentence.
Yan Jun cried even harder: "You wait, I'll go get the doctor."
"Doctor, doctor, my brother has woken up! Doctor, is the doctor here?" Yan Ge rushed out.
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