mijobooks Chapter 468 It's all luck
Chapter 468 It's all luck
Chapter 468 It's all luck
The father and son emerged one after the other from the warm kitchen and strolled leisurely into the yard.
The pent-up heat that had been building up inside the room suddenly collided head-on with the oncoming cold wind.
The stark contrast between the hot and cold air quickly dissipated the heat, leaving behind an indescribable sense of comfort, as if every pore of the body was awakened at that moment, breathing in the cool and fresh air of the winter night.
Grandpa Yu raised his hand and skillfully pulled out two cigarettes from the cigarette case, handing one to Old Yu, and then took out a lighter.
With a soft "pop," a pale blue flame instantly shot up, igniting the cigarette butt.
He took a leisurely drag on his cigarette, his gaze falling on Old Yu, who was also lighting his cigarette with his head down. He smiled and said softly, "You Rong is just like you said. She's quiet and reserved, doesn't talk much, but she's incredibly considerate in her dealings with people, making you feel very comfortable. I liked her from the moment she walked in; she's so approachable."
Old Yu took a deep drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.
My gaze followed the rising, gradually dissipating plumes of smoke.
He nodded and replied, "Yes, at first I was worried that they might not last, after all, their upbringing and family backgrounds are quite different. But Yourong is sensible and considerate, and her feelings for Huanhuan are truly genuine..."
The father and son stood in the yard, smoking and chatting, and before they knew it, they had talked for the time it takes to smoke a cigarette.
After cleaning up the mess, Yu Huan led Yu Songnian out of the house, and the four of them went to the front yard to unload the goods from the truck.
The storefront lights shone brightly.
Although it was late, the New Year's Eve in the countryside never seemed to lack people. Villagers would pass by from time to time, and some would even get out of their cars to say hello.
Old Yu had just opened a box of Furongwang cigarettes, which he finished in no time, and then went back inside to get two more packs.
Yu Huan greeted everyone with a smile and enthusiasm. When praised, he would occasionally exchange a few humble words.
After all, they were all old acquaintances in the village, including elders who had watched him grow up and childhood playmates who had gone down to the river to catch fish and shrimp together.
For Lao Yu, seeing his own son so successful and so highly regarded by the villagers made him extremely happy. His smile never left his face, and his mouth was almost stretched to his ears.
After a flurry of activity, the surroundings finally quieted down, and the night was deep and still.
Yu Songnian took out his phone from his pocket and looked at it.
The screen's light illuminated his slightly fleshy face. Seeing that it was already 11:40, he immediately said goodbye: "My dad's off playing cards somewhere, Huan-ge, I'm leaving now, I still have to set off some more cards later."
At this time, Grandpa Yu and Old Yu had already gone inside to move firecrackers and fireworks in preparation for the New Year.
Setting off firecrackers at dawn on the first day of the Lunar New Year is a traditional custom. Every household is racing against time, afraid of missing out on the good fortune of the new year. This is something that cannot be delayed.
Yu Huan bent down and picked up a small gift bag from the back seat, gently closed the car door with one hand, and replied with a smile, "Okay."
"Brother Huan, bye-bye!" Yu Songnian's family lived in their old house in the mountains. Even if they walked fast, it would still take them ten minutes to get back. After saying goodbye to Yu Huan, he turned around, quickened his pace, and hurried away.
Yu Huan locked the little BMW, took a deep breath of the unique earthy fragrance and smoky aroma of the countryside, and felt refreshed as the fresh air flowed through his nostrils and into his lungs.
Then, carrying the small gift bag, he turned and walked into the house.
As soon as I entered the house, I saw the old man and Lao Yu carrying a large box of fireworks, slowly walking out from the corner of the corridor.
This box of fireworks was quite large and heavy; it seemed difficult for two people to lift it.
"Huanhuan, go and call Yourong and your mother to come out and watch the fireworks." The old man had a cigarette in his mouth, and as he spoke, the cigarette butt bounced up and down with his words, and the smoke swirled around his face.
Yu Huan had already planned to go to the courtyard to find them.
Hearing this, she didn't stop walking, a bright smile on her face, and readily replied, "Okay, I'll go call them right away!"
He walked quickly to the kitchen door and peeked inside.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were sitting leisurely next to the wood-fired stove, each with a bucket in front of them, comfortably soaking their feet.
The flames in the wood-fired stove leaped and crackled, bringing a touch of warmth to the cold night.
Teacher Wu was chatting quietly with Lin Yourong with a big smile when she inadvertently caught sight of Yu Huan. She immediately turned around and called out, "Perfect timing! Come soak your feet too. There are herbal packets in the tub."
As soon as Yu Huan stepped into the kitchen, a faint aroma of herbs wafted towards him.
He replied with a smile, "Mom, I was just thinking of asking you to go out and watch the fireworks."
"It's almost midnight?" Teacher Wu exclaimed in surprise. "Time flies!"
"There are still ten minutes or so, no rush." Yu Huan said as she walked closer and handed the gift bag to Teacher Wu.
A sly smile spread across his face, and his tone became humorous: "Mom, this is a cashmere scarf that Rongrong bought especially for you. Look, it's Louis Vuitton! A top international brand!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong quickly bent down and patted Yu Huan's waist, saying coquettishly, "Who cares if it's a big brand or not, it's just a small token of my appreciation."
A hint of surprise flashed in Ms. Wu's eyes. This was a gift that her daughter-in-law had prepared especially for her!
She solemnly accepted the gift bag with both hands, her face beaming with a happy smile, and said, "Oh, Yourong, why did you buy me such an expensive gift?"
"Mom, don't worry about whether it's expensive or not, just open it and see if it suits your taste." Yu Huan said with a smile, pulling up a chair and sitting down next to Lin Yourong.
He quickly took off his shoes and socks, put his feet into the steaming plastic bucket, and gently stepped on Lin Yourong's instep.
Feeling the warmth from the hot water, a sense of comfort instantly spreads throughout my body, and I feel a lot of my fatigue dissipate.
The young couple leaned back comfortably in their chairs, watching as Teacher Wu took a gradient scarf out of the gift bag.
The scarf's color transitions from a light beige to a rich, warm brown.
Ms. Wu's fingers traced the classic LV pattern, and she couldn't stop smiling. She said, "So this is called Louis Vuitton! No wonder Wang Hui wears it every day. Hers has the same pattern, but the style and color are different. It's not as wide or as long, and she said it cost more than nine thousand!"
The Wang Hui that Teacher Wu mentioned is the neighbor who lives two doors down from my uncle's house.
The story behind this person is quite complex, inevitably bringing to mind the saying, "People laugh at poverty but not prostitution." Different strokes for different folks.
However, Yu Huan didn't respond to the conversation or inquire about the value of the scarf. Instead, she smiled and teased, "Mom, you've become the most fashionable old lady in our village now. When we go out tomorrow, everyone will be envious."
Lin Yourong smiled, lightly patted Yu Huan's thigh, and said coquettishly, "What are you saying? How can you call me 'old lady'? Mom is still young!"
Yu Huan's smile only deepened after Lin Yourong patted him.
He quickly raised his hands, making a pleading gesture: "Yes, yes, I was wrong! Mom looks like she's only thirty. With this scarf on, her style is instantly elevated. She'll definitely turn heads wherever she goes in the village!"
Ms. Wu gently shook her head, a warm smile on her face, and said, "I'm not the kind of person who likes to show off—but this scarf is indeed quite beautiful." As she spoke, she gently wrapped the scarf around her neck, picked up her phone, and looked at the screen from left to right, her eyes full of admiration.
Seeing Teacher Wu's happy expression, Lin Yourong felt pleased as well and said, "Mom, the color of this scarf suits you very well and makes you look radiant."
"Yes, this scarf really makes one's skin look fair and clean." Teacher Wu nodded with a smile, and continued in a light tone, "I'll keep it safe and wear it during holidays and when visiting relatives and friends, so everyone can see how good my daughter-in-law's taste is!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong's lips instantly curved into a pleased smile.
Yu Huan swung his feet, causing a splashing sound in the bucket. The bits of herbs floating on the surface rippled outwards with the waves he created.
He jokingly chimed in, "Mom, you just said you're not the kind of person who flaunts yourself!"
"You're such a chatterbox! I was just thinking that such a nice scarf should only be worn on important occasions!" Ms. Wu said with a smile, taking the scarf off her neck, folding it neatly again, and gently putting it into the gift bag.
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She turned to look at Lin Yourong, her face beaming with a smile, and said with a touch of earnestness, "Yourong, please don't spend so much money on us anymore. It's not easy for you young people to earn money, so you need to plan for your future. As long as you two can live happily ever after, that's better than buying us anything."
"Mom, don't worry about us. It was completely within our means that we bought it for you." Yu Huan said with a smile, stepping on the edge of the bucket, shaking off the water droplets on her feet, and reaching out to pull out the towel hanging on the back of the chair that Lin Yourong was leaning against.
As he dried his feet, he said, "You must have been soaking for quite a while now. The water isn't that hot anymore. Hurry up and dry your feet, let's go outside to watch the fireworks. This year's fireworks are huge! Grandpa and Dad had a lot of effort carrying them out. It would be such a shame to miss them!"
"Okay," Lin Yourong replied with a smile.
The three of them quickly wiped their feet and changed into comfortable slippers.
They then walked together through the courtyard towards the main room.
As soon as Yu Huan entered the main room, he saw the old man sitting steadily in a chair, a cigarette between his fingers, looking to the side at the various items piled on the small square table.
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the old man's gaze was fixed on those few bottles of Moutai, and he was smacking his lips every now and then.
He smiled and muttered to himself, "Old man, you're such a child," but kept walking and said, "Grandpa, this Moutai is definitely for you. It's different from the one for the 60th anniversary of the factory's founding. Don't hold back and be reluctant to drink it."
Upon hearing Yu Huan's words, the old man waved his cigarette-holding hand gracefully in the air and replied in a strong voice, "It's not that I'm reluctant to drink it; I'm just thinking about when to drink such good wine to enjoy it the most."
Talking and talking.
His gaze shifted from Yu Huan to Lin Yourong behind him.
At this moment, Lin Yourong was wearing a mask, only revealing her beautiful eyebrows and eyes.
The old man laughed heartily: "Huanhuan, for example, when you give me a great-grandchild, drinking this wine then will definitely be the most delicious."
Teacher Wu, who was walking at the back of the group, had a bright smile on her face and quickly chimed in: "Let the children take their time with their own things. Their careers are on the rise right now, so they need to stabilize their careers first. There's no need to rush other things. They're still young, and they have plenty of time."
“Mom is right,” Yu Huan quickly agreed, then strode out the door.
As soon as he stepped outside, he saw his own father smiling broadly as he handed a cigarette to his third uncle by the roadside, the two brothers standing together chatting happily.
Yu Huan's face immediately lit up with a warm smile. She quickly went to greet him and said in a clear and loud voice, "Third Uncle, did you just finish playing cards?"
Uncle San turned around when he heard the sound, and when he saw Yu Huan, the smile on his face instantly deepened.
He quickly reached out, grabbed Yu Huan's arm, and patted it hard, his tone full of praise: "You were just playing mahjong at your uncle's place, and you were about to go back and throw a bet—wow! You've really made something of yourself! You've made such a name for yourself outside, you've really brought honor to our Yu family!"
Yu Huan said modestly, "Uncle, you flatter me. It's all just good luck."
At this moment, Uncle San noticed a graceful figure walking out of the gate. Filled with curiosity, he couldn't help but ask, "Is this You Rong?"
Lin Yourong watched this scene from afar, pondered for a moment, and then walked over.
"Yes." Old Yu nodded happily.
As Lin Yourong approached, Yu Huan immediately introduced her with a smile: "Rongrong, this is Third Uncle."
Lin Yourong greeted him with a bright, melodious voice, her eyes crinkling into crescents: "Hello, Third Uncle."
Although Lin Yourong was wearing a mask and her face was not visible, her unique temperament, which emanated from within, was still striking.
Uncle San nodded repeatedly and said, "Hey, Yourong, hello. Working so hard on New Year's Eve, you must be exhausted. Now you should be able to get some rest, right?"
Lin Yourong nodded slightly and replied softly, "Third Uncle, you are quite busy, but I'm used to it."
"Young people these days have it tough; they face immense work pressure," Old Yu remarked with a smile.
The group exchanged a few pleasantries, one after another.
Uncle San glanced at his watch, then hurried off, saying, "It's almost midnight, I'll go back and set off the firecrackers now."
"Okay, sure." Yu Huan nodded.
I watched my third uncle leave.
(End of this chapter)