yournovel Chapter 489 You should be secretly happy!
Chapter 489 You should be secretly happy!
Chapter 489 You should be secretly happy!
"Little glutton, you're the most enthusiastic eater of all."
Upon hearing her grandfather's joke, Sisi immediately snorted loudly, puffed out her cheeks, and looked unconvinced.
She began to twist her little body from side to side with all her might, and in a few moments she broke free from her uncle's hand.
Immediately afterwards, she turned to look at Wei Feiyu, who was changing his shoes, and raised her voice again, urging, "Dad, hurry up! I want to be the first one to get to the restaurant, I can't fall behind others!"
His tone was resolute, as if being the first to arrive at the restaurant was some incredibly important mission.
Seeing his daughter's impatient look, Wei Feiyu shook his head helplessly, quickened his pace in changing his shoes, and replied, "Okay, okay, Daddy will be done soon, don't rush."
"I'm not in a hurry!" Sisi retorted crisply, clearly in a rush.
At this moment, the uncle helped the grandfather to the door.
He looked at the radiant smile on his grandfather's face, which stretched from the corners of his mouth to the corners of his eyes, making the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes even deeper.
He couldn't help but joke, "Dad, it's been a long time since you've been this happy."
Grandpa nodded slightly, his smile growing wider, and said, "Of course, more people make it feel like the New Year, especially this year with the addition of Xiao Yu. Seeing all the children doing so well, and the whole family living in harmony, makes me truly happy."
The living room was filled with laughter and chatter, as lively as if a pot had exploded.
Lin Yourong quickly helped tidy up the tea set on the tea table. After Yu Huan came out from the host's seat on the inside, she naturally stepped forward and affectionately took Yu Huan's arm.
The young couple had nothing to prepare; they walked hand in hand toward the door.
Watching Lin Yourong and Yu Huan step forward, the uncle turned slightly to his grandfather and asked, "Dad, why don't we ride in Yu's car? He drives quite steadily. It's rare for Yourong to come to Wuling, so you can chat with her more on the way."
Grandpa raised his gentle eyes, his gaze following Yu Huan and Lin Yourong as they walked down the stairs.
His smile deepened, and he nodded in agreement, "Okay, I'll ride in Xiao Yu's car."
Sisi, who was standing nearby, heard their conversation and her eyes lit up immediately.
She jumped up excitedly and shouted, "I want to ride in my uncle's car too! I want to sit with my uncle!"
Upon hearing this, her uncle immediately reached out and lightly tapped her on the head, pretending to be serious as he said, "There's no seat for you! Besides, your little mouth never stops chattering all day long, like a sparrow. Don't disturb your great-grandfather."
Sisi snorted loudly again after her uncle said that, crossed her arms in a huff, and pouted, "Fine, I won't sit then. I'll ride in Daddy's car, it's the same."
As she spoke, she ran angrily to Wei Feiyu's side and hugged his hand tightly.
Wei Feiyu gently patted Qianqian's head, chewing betel nut as he said, "You little rascal, can't you be a little less temperamental when you talk to your grandpa?"
"I don't like Grandpa at all. He never lets me do this or that. It's not fun at all! And he even hits me on the head!" Sisi pouted so high that it looked like she could hang an oil bottle on her lips.
She muttered angrily while lightly stomping her feet on the ground, as if venting her dissatisfaction.
The mother-in-law, who had witnessed the whole scene, interjected with a smile, "Qianqian, your grandfather was actually worried that you were too excited and noisy in the car and would disturb your great-grandfather. Think about it, your great-grandfather is old and just likes peace and quiet. Besides, your grandfather loves you so much. On New Year's Eve, he specially put three thousand yuan in your safe, have you forgotten? How can you say you don't like your grandfather?"
“That’s right,” Uncle grinned, revealing two big gold teeth, and said half-jokingly, “Your father was beaten by me since he was a child. I’m not afraid to use my belt. Have you ever seen me hit you? I love you so much. That tap just now was very light, I was afraid of hurting my good granddaughter.”
Sisi blinked her big, watery eyes, her face full of conflict.
She bit her lower lip tightly, her brows furrowed slightly, as if she were engaged in a fierce internal struggle, contemplating some important decision.
After a long while, she seemed to have finally made up her mind. She raised her head slightly and said somewhat reluctantly, "Well... okay, since Grandpa saved money for me, I'll ride in the same car with him."
"My dear granddaughter, that's more like it!" Uncle's face instantly lit up with a smile. He picked up Qianqian and strode towards the door. "Let's go, we're off to the restaurant!"
At this moment, the sky was completely gray.
A few stubborn rays of the setting sun struggled to squeeze through the tight gaps in the clouds, casting a hazy yet gentle afterglow upon the earth.
A convoy of four cars drove away from the tranquil lakeside estate.
The little BMW took the lead, moving smoothly along the asphalt road accompanied by the deep roar of its engine.
Inside the car, Lin Yourong sat in the passenger seat, looking down at the center console screen to set the navigation to the restaurant.
After finishing, a smile appeared on her lips, and without turning her head, she said, "Grandpa, you should sleep here with Uncle tonight, right?"
Grandpa, sitting in the right back seat, leaned forward slightly, his eyes full of affection as he looked at Lin Yourong's profile and said cheerfully, "Grandpa will listen to you. If you want Grandpa to stay overnight at Uncle's house, then Grandpa will stay."
My uncle, who was sitting on the other side of the back seat looking out the window, also turned his head.
A warm smile spread across his face as he said, "You Rong, no matter how your aunt and uncle tried to persuade him to stay on New Year's Eve, he wouldn't stay. I have to say, your grandfather's favorite granddaughter is still you."
"Hmm~" Lin Yourong smiled and nodded slightly, feeling that her uncle's words were not wrong.
A look of reminiscence crossed the uncle's eyes: "Back then, when A-Yue and Fei-Yu were naughty and made mistakes, your grandfather would punish them by making them stand in the corner or slapping their hands. But he was always kind to you. He would never scold you or say a harsh word to you."
Grandpa's smile widened as he listened to his uncle's words. He waved his hand and said, "How can they be the same? Yourong is a girl, naturally well-behaved and sensible. Even if she makes a small mistake occasionally, you can't compare her to those two naughty kids."
Yu Huan, with both hands on the steering wheel, couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, and jokingly interjected, "Judging from what Grandpa said, I can tell he's quite fond of Rongrong."
Uncle seemed to have opened up, and said, "That's right. It's not just Grandpa who favors her, Grandma does too. Back in the day, Rong's preferences were the most important thing. Whenever she wanted something, her grandparents would do everything they could to get it for her right away. On the other hand, A-Yue and Fei-Yu didn't get that kind of treatment."
Grandpa leaned back in his chair, a kind smile on his face.
He spoke calmly and unhurriedly, "You Rong's childhood was different from A Yue's and Fei Yu's. She didn't have grandparents to love her, and her parents were busy with work, so she was basically raised by her maternal grandmother. My husband and I just wanted to love her as much as possible and not let her suffer any injustice. Looking back now, I was indeed a bit strict with A Yue and Fei Yu when they were young. But boys have to be responsible, and they need to endure some hardship to grow up."
Yu Huan glanced at her grandfather through the rearview mirror. The old man's loving expression was almost overflowing when he spoke.
Yu Huan felt a surge of warmth in her heart and couldn't help but say to Lin Yourong, "Rongrong, when we have time in the future, we should come back and visit Grandpa more often."
As he spoke, he looked away and focused his attention back on the road ahead.
Lin Yourong smiled and nodded, replying, "That's for sure."
My uncle suddenly interjected, "Once the weather gets warmer, you must come and pick up Grandpa and take him to Changsha for a stroll."
"Okay!" Lin Yourong agreed without hesitation.
The uncle turned to the side, looked at his grandfather with a full head of silver hair, and said with a smile, "Ever since he came out of the hospital last time, he has often talked to us about how Xingcheng has changed so much in recent years, and how everything has changed dramatically. He said that seeing it on TV or hearing others talk about it is not as good as seeing it for yourself."
Grandpa nodded slightly, his voice gentle and tinged with emotion, and said slowly, "I'm already this old, and I can still walk around. If I don't go now, I'm afraid I won't have the chance again."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong's eyes instantly reddened slightly.
She turned around and said softly, "Grandpa, don't say that. You're in good health, and you have a long life ahead of you. We can go wherever you want."
Grandpa's wrinkled face beamed with a kind smile as he said, "Silly child, what Grandpa says is the truth. But hearing you say that makes me feel like I can live a few more years."
Uncle coughed at the opportune moment, a warm smile on his face, and quickly said, "It's the New Year, let's not talk about such sad things. Dad, we all hope you stay healthy and live past a hundred!"
Grandpa laughed heartily, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out with his joyful laughter.
He waved his hand and said magnanimously, "What's there to be sad about? I'm already this old. If I really die one day, it will be a happy death. I'm already very content with my life."
The uncle immediately said gently, "Dad, don't talk about death during the New Year. The most important thing for you is to eat well and sleep well. If you're not here, the New Year won't be as lively. This family will probably fall apart without its leader."
Grandpa and Lin Yourong looked at each other, but he jokingly said, "Yourong, you and Xiaoyu have to work harder. If you can give me a great-grandson, then there will be hope for the future."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Lin Yourong pursed her lips, unsure how to respond...
Following the navigation's guidance, Yu Huan steadily steered the BMW to the left, smiling as she spoke:
"Grandpa, you're still in good health, and you'll definitely be able to see the family grow bigger and bigger. Rongrong and I are also looking forward to adding a new member to the family soon, so you can enjoy more of your family life."
Grandpa nodded and said happily, "If that's what Xiao Yu says, then I'll have to hold on to these old bones and live another ten or eight years."
The uncle quickly chimed in, "That's right! Dad, if you have this mindset, that's wonderful! Living to be a hundred years old will definitely not be a problem!"
As the BMW entered the bustling city, the sky, which had been tinged with the last rays of sunlight, was completely swallowed by darkness, and night officially began.
The streetlights along the roadside, like twinkling stars, illuminated the way to the restaurant.
Because there were elderly people in the car, Yu Huan maintained a steady speed and did not overlook any detail that might affect the smoothness of the ride.
That's why their group was the last to arrive at the hotel.
The little BMW was parked in the parking lot in front of the hotel. As soon as the engine was turned off, my uncle's figure appeared outside the right rear window.
My uncle helped open the car door, holding a scarf in his hand, and said with concern, "Dad, it's windy and chilly outside tonight. Xiaoyu specifically told me to tie this scarf on you, so you don't catch a cold."
"Okay." Grandpa nodded happily.
My uncle deftly tied his scarf for him.
After fastening the seatbelt, he helped his grandfather to his feet, and at the same time looked up at Yu Huan, who was getting out of the driver's seat, and joked with a smile, "Little Yu, you drive really steadily! You were the first to leave and the last to arrive."
Grandpa's feet were firmly planted on the ground as he gently took over the conversation: "Xiao Yu's driving skills are quite good. The whole way here, I felt as comfortable as if I were sitting in the living room, and I hardly felt the brakes at all."
"Not bad, Xiao Yu, you're quite thoughtful." Uncle gave Yu Huan a thumbs up.
Yu Huan gently touched the car door and smiled brightly, saying, "Safety first, especially since Grandpa is in the car. We must make sure he's comfortable."
The uncle walked around the back of the car, praising as he went: "Xiao Yu is not only meticulous, but also very good at talking. Plus, she's good-looking. I think she'll be able to get along well wherever she goes."
Upon hearing this, the uncle exclaimed "Oh!" and said to Yu Huan with great excitement, "Your uncle has very high standards. He is usually very tight-lipped and rarely praises people like this, especially the young people in the family. He never praises them easily."
"Uncle, if you put it that way, I'm a little embarrassed." Yu Huan smiled and scratched his head.
Grandpa, with a kind expression, picked up the conversation: "Everyone approves of you so much, what's there to be embarrassed about—"
"Exactly! You should be secretly happy!" Lin Yourong suddenly said in a crisp voice.
She had already put on her mask, got out of the car lightly, and took Yu Huan's arm with a smile on her face.
Everyone smiled at the sight.
The group walked towards the restaurant entrance.
A beautifully decorated money tree stands at the front desk, lush and green, adorned with small red envelope-shaped ornaments, creating a strong New Year atmosphere.
A smiling waitress in a red cheongsam greeted them and warmly guided them to the private room.
(End of this chapter)