yournovel Chapter 525 It’s great to have you
Chapter 525 It’s great to have you
As the performances of the seven singers came to an end, and the general rankings became clear to everyone, their attention was no longer focused on the television screen.
The atmosphere in the living room became light and cheerful.
The mother-in-law got up and quickly tidied up the snack crumbs on the coffee table.
She said with a smile, "The rankings don't matter at all. In my opinion, You Rong's performance tonight was the most heartfelt; it really touched my heart. Even at my age, I couldn't help but get teary-eyed just now."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong smiled and quickly said, "Mom, you're still young, don't say you're too old! And most importantly, Yu Huange writes so well."
"Rongrong is too modest. If someone else sang the same lyrics, they might not be able to express the emotions in the song as vividly and movingly as she does."
As soon as Yu Huan finished speaking—
Ji Meng immediately chimed in: "It's a love song you wrote for Rongrong, so she can definitely bring out the emotions in the song!"
His humorous words made everyone burst into laughter.
Lin Yourong, however, froze, remaining silent, and pinched Ji Meng's thigh.
Ji Meng chuckled, brushed her hands away, and continued, "And another thing! Putting aside how great Rongrong's songs were, just look at her performance on stage. Every glance, every subtle change in her expression, it's as if she poured all her emotions into it. That's what truly moves the audience!"
“That’s called stage presence,” Yu Huan interjected.
The mother-in-law nodded in agreement, her gaze falling gently on her daughter, her eyes full of love and pride. She said, "As long as Rong can do what she loves and I can see her shine on stage, I'll be completely satisfied. Whether she wins first place or not is really not that important."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong felt a warm current welling up in her heart, and a sense of gratitude spread through her.
Looking at the TV screen, Lao Lin half-jokingly interjected, "Xiao Yu is incredibly talented, and You Rong has superb singing skills. This duo is a perfect match, and their future looks very promising!"
"Uncle Lin is absolutely right!" Ji Meng clapped repeatedly.
Just as everyone was talking amongst themselves, the program came to an end on the television screen.
In the video, the singers emerge from their respective dressing rooms and gather together.
Lin Zhixuan just came over from the stage.
Upon seeing this, everyone stood up, and the scene was filled with a chorus of greetings.
Lin Su stood gracefully and quietly at the far end, a serene smile playing on her lips.
The camera quickly shifts.
Holding a microphone, Hu Haiquan stood tall in the center of the stage with a friendly smile on his face: "Next, it's time to give a gift. This gift is the encore singer's performance. Although he has left our stage, we still hope that everyone will continue to support him, encourage him, and cherish him."
As soon as he finished speaking, a continuous round of applause erupted from the audience.
In this enthusiastic atmosphere, Yang Zongwei, who had previously suffered a first-round exit, slowly walked onto the stage and began to sing Tanya Chua's "Blank Space" with deep emotion.
"It's actually very simple~ It's actually very natural~"
"Love between two people should be shared by both..."
The melodious singing drifted through the living room, lingering in everyone's ears.
Old Lin's gaze inadvertently fell upon his mother-in-law, who had already tidied the coffee table spotlessly. He then turned his attention away from the television screen, slowly straightened his back, stretched his arms upwards, and gave himself a leisurely yawn.
Immediately afterwards, a long yawn escaped his lips.
Then, feeling a bit sleepy, he turned to Zhang Ye and said in a slightly tired voice, "I have to go to work tomorrow. My stamina is really not what it used to be. I can't compare to young people like Xiao Yu. If I stay up all night, I feel like I've lost my soul the next day, with no energy at all. I need to go back and rest first. Are you planning to take Xiao Meng's car, or should I give you a ride?"
Before Zhang Ye could speak, Ji Meng interrupted with a smile, "Sister Zhang, let me give you a ride! We live close by, it's on our way. Let's watch the show a little longer, then we'll go home."
“That’s fine.” Zhang Ye nodded gently, a gentle smile on his face, and looked at Lao Lin and said, “Brother Lin, I’ll ride in Xiao Meng’s car. You should go back and rest.”
During their conversation, the way they addressed each other and their seniority became a jumbled mess, full of casualness.
The mother-in-law found the conversation amusing and couldn't help but chuckle softly.
She stood up, lowered her eyes slightly, and looked at Zhang Ye sitting on the sofa, her eyes full of concern: "It's really too late today. Be careful on the road, you and Xiaomeng. I'll contact you again tomorrow morning."
"Okay, I'll wait for your call," Zhang Ye replied with a smile.
Old Lin blinked his sleepy eyes, looked at his watch, and then looked at Yu Huan and Lin Yourong: "You two shouldn't stay up too late, especially Xiao Yu, you have to go to work tomorrow."
Lin Yourong jokingly replied, "Dad, don't worry! He's a grown man, he knows what he's doing. But you, please pay close attention to the road conditions while driving, and remember to send me a message when you get home."
Old Lin walked around the coffee table, his steps somewhat hesitant.
He took off his glasses, raised his hand to rub his sore eyes, and a relieved smile appeared on his face: "Wow, that's rare! My daughter is starting to care about me now."
As Lao Lin and his mother-in-law got up and left, a lot of space suddenly became available on the sofa.
Zhang Ye shifted to the middle of the sofa, finding a more comfortable position. Looking at Lao Lin's back, he raised his voice and said, "Brother Lin, you're wrong. A daughter is a father's little angel! You Rong has been considerate since she was little, and now she's even more sensible. You should be secretly happy."
Old Lin stopped in front of the shoe cabinet, put on his glasses, turned his head and raised his chin, gesturing in Yu Huan's direction, and said half-jokingly, "I think she's been spending too much time with Xiao Yu lately, and has picked up a lot of obedient words from her."
The mother-in-law quickened her pace, raised her hand and gently patted Old Lin's shoulder, looking at Lin Yourong with a smile in her eyes: "Yourong, don't listen to your dad's nonsense. He's secretly happy, probably laughing to himself countless times."
"Whoa!"
Old Lin turned around, his lips instantly curving into a wide grin.
Only the mother-in-law, who was bending down to change her shoes, saw this smile.
Seeing that his parents-in-law had changed their shoes and were about to leave, Yu Huan immediately stood up and said warmly, "Dad, Mom, let me see you downstairs."
"No need, no need." The mother-in-law quickly turned around and waved her hand, a gentle smile on her face. "We're not old and frail, we can't even walk downstairs without someone helping us. You and Yourong have been busy all day, get some rest and don't stay up late."
After a brief farewell, the door closed with a soft knock.
The TV stereo played Yang Zongwei's singing voice throughout the living room.
"But no matter how I put it, I always feel..."
"There are too many blank spaces between us..." Not long after, after the song "Blank Space" ended, Hu Haiquan, holding a microphone, walked steadily onto the stage.
With a smile on his face, he spoke slowly and deliberately to the audience:
"Thank you for your voice, Zongwei. The first round of the third competition of 'I Am a Singer' has come to an end. Now it's time to vote. Please cast your vote with sincerity. I am Haiquan, everyone. Thank you for your hard work. Goodbye..."
Lin Yourong turned her gaze away from the television screen and looked at Zhang Ye, asking enthusiastically, "Senior sister, are you hungry? I know a hot pot restaurant nearby; it should be open at this time!"
Zhang Ye immediately looked at Yu Huan, who had moved to the sofa and was sprawled out, and said, "It's already 11:30. Xiao Yu has to go to work tomorrow, and she'll definitely have a lot to do after returning to work, so let's skip the late-night snack and get some rest tonight."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan quickly waved her hand and said nonchalantly, "It's okay for me. Anyway, I don't start work until nine o'clock tomorrow, so I have plenty of time."
“Exactly! We young people are full of energy, so sleeping a little less won’t have much of an impact,” Ji Meng chimed in with a grin.
Zhang Ye smiled gently and said, "I'm not just being polite. I really don't eat anything at night anymore. You Rong, you see I've gained a lot of weight compared to before. I really have to restrain myself to control my weight."
Hearing Zhang Ye say that, Lin Yourong didn't press the matter any further and nodded slightly, saying, "I see... Then let's find some time to go out for hot pot during the day these next few days."
"No problem." Zhang Ye nodded gently.
Ji Meng reached out and affectionately put her arm around Lin Yourong's shoulder, saying with a grin, "If a big star is treating, I'll definitely be there whenever you call!"
Lin Yourong turned her head, gave her a light glare with feigned anger, and said, "By the way, you promised to take some photos of me and Yu Huan during the New Year."
Upon hearing this, Ji Meng immediately exclaimed dramatically, "Oh my! Don't try to turn the tables on me! I was all set up, the camera and lenses were all polished to a shine, just waiting for your command. You're the one who's been so busy, working non-stop without a break, that even if I wanted to take pictures of you, I couldn't find anyone!"
"There's plenty of time in the future, there will be many more opportunities," Yu Huan said with a smile, her tone calm.
“That’s true.” Ji Meng nodded in agreement.
The show quickly moved on to the stage of announcing the rankings. For them, the suspense was gone, and this segment instantly lost its appeal.
All I could feel was that Hong Tao spoke slowly and deliberately, dragging his feet and deliberately keeping me in suspense.
During this time, they chatted aimlessly for fifteen minutes.
Ji Meng mainly complained about the various bizarre things she encountered while taking wedding photos recently.
For example, a male customer didn't come to select photos after taking them, and a month later, he actually brought another girl back to ask for a reshoot...
Soon, the program ended and commercials began.
Zhang Ye got up and went to the restroom. When he came back, he stood in front of the coffee table and said to Ji Meng with a smile, "Xiao Meng, it's getting late, we should go back."
"Okay, Sister Zhang!" Ji Meng replied, standing up nimbly.
At that moment, Lin Yourong's iPhone suddenly vibrated slightly, accompanied by a crisp message notification sound.
She picked up her phone and saw it was a text message from her own mother.
"Yourong, we're home now. You and Xiaoyu should get some rest."
Lin Yourong tapped the screen lightly and quickly replied with an "OK". Then she stood up with Ji Meng, her face beaming with smiles, and said with concern, "Mengmeng, drive carefully on your way back, and remember to let us know you're safe when you get home."
"Definitely!" Ji Meng replied with a beaming smile and a carefree attitude.
After a while.
Lin Yourong, wearing a fisherman's hat, stood at the door and watched Zhang Ye and Ji Meng's figures disappear into the corridor before closing the door gently.
The living room fell silent instantly, and the sound of the TV commercials seemed particularly jarring.
Lin Yourong took off her hat and casually hung it on a coat hook on the wall.
In the instant she turned her head, she saw Yu Huan standing in front of the coffee table, stretching and letting out a big yawn.
Seeing Yu Huan's tired appearance, Lin Yourong unconsciously smiled gently and said softly, "It's getting late, go wash up and go to bed."
"Alright, everyone go wash up and go to bed." Yu Huan lowered her arms, looked at Lin Yourong with sleepy eyes, and suddenly a mischievous smile appeared on her face. She teased, "It's a pity you had your period today, which saved you from disaster."
Hearing this, Lin Yourong's cheeks instantly flushed. She gave him a coquettish glare and said repeatedly, "Go away, your head is full of nonsense!"
As he spoke, he pretended to be angry and raised his hand to slap Yu Huan.
Yu Huan was prepared and nimbly dodged to the side, then seized her wrist and gently pulled her into his arms.
He smiled, his warm breath gently brushing against Lin Yourong's ear: "Okay, okay, I was just kidding."
Lin Yourong's earlobes instantly flushed crimson, and she was about to feign anger and spit at him—
Yu Huan suddenly softened her tone and continued, "But to be honest, seeing you sing 'Time Thief' on stage today, the way you were so immersed in it really moved me... Time may have stolen a lot of things, but it also allowed us to meet in this vast sea of people... Well, what I want to say is all in the lyrics."
These tender words touched Lin Yourong's heart and made her feel a surge of tenderness.
Without realizing it, she stretched out her arms and wrapped them around Yu Huan's waist, her fingers gently clutching the hem of his shirt on the back. She rested her head on his firm chest, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat.
Her eyes sparkled, and a sweet smile played on her lips as she softly said, "Actually, when I was singing this song on stage, all the little things we've done together suddenly came to mind. All the scenery we've seen together, the streets we've walked, every place we've been to—it all made me truly feel...it's so good to have you~"
Yu Huan smiled gently and slowly turned Lin Yourong's shoulders, making her face him directly.
The soft light in the living room shone down, making Lin Yourong's slightly flushed cheeks even more beautiful.
Yu Huan leaned down slightly, her lips gently touching Lin Yourong's forehead, her voice low and full of affection: "I also feel that it's so good to have you by my side~"
Lin Yourong felt her cheeks burning hot, and her breathing became rapid in an instant.
She hurriedly let go of Yu Huan's arms and fled to the bathroom, muttering, "Oh dear, hurry up and wash up and go to bed!"
Yu Huan watched her fleeing figure and couldn't help but chuckle. (End of Chapter)