yournovel Chapter 484 Familiar Recipe, Familiar Taste
Chapter 484 Familiar Recipe, Familiar Taste
Chapter 484 Familiar Recipe, Familiar Taste
At this moment, my grandfather was no longer the frail and dying man he used to be on his sickbed.
His cheeks glowed with a healthy rosy hue, and he was full of energy, clearly having recovered quite well.
Yu Huan walked over with the gift bag and gently placed it on the coffee table.
He then bowed slightly, his posture humble and respectful, and said in a clear voice, "Grandpa, Happy New Year! I wish you good health and all the best in the new year."
My grandfather's face was beaming with a kind smile as warm as the sun.
His hands, though covered with wrinkles and age spots etched by time, warmly held Lin Yourong's slightly cool hand.
Grandpa raised his head slightly upon hearing this, looking at Yu Huan with great joy: "Good lad, I also wish you a happy new year, and may your days be smooth and prosperous, and may you and You Rong be loving and affectionate!"
After saying that, Grandpa pulled Lin Yourong to sit down on the sofa together.
At that moment, a plump middle-aged woman walked out of the kitchen with light steps.
She held two steaming cups of tea steadily in both hands, her face beaming with a warm smile, and said, "A rare guest has arrived!"
Lin Yourong turned her head at the sound, a gentle smile on her face, and asked, "Aunt, where is my uncle?"
Auntie withdrew her gaze from Yu Huan's face, then took light, quick steps to the coffee table and stood there, smiling as she replied, "He's busy in the study. Don't worry about him for now, you all have some tea."
"Oh." Lin Yourong nodded slightly and responded softly.
Yu Huan quickly leaned forward, took the two cups of tea, and then turned around to hand one to Lin Yourong.
The coffee table was laden with a dazzling array of New Year's goods, including snacks, nuts, and several plates of fruit.
Yu Huan sat down next to her grandfather on the other side of the sofa, while her grandfather sat in the middle, his eyes darting back and forth between the couple, a smile never fading from his face.
He now knows very well that the young couple has secretly married and is a legally registered married couple.
The more he looked at his tall and handsome grandson-in-law, the more he liked him.
Sister Qing went to the kitchen to help, while Duan Yue sat on one side of the sofa holding the baby.
The little guy's eyes darted around, full of curiosity about everything around him; his dark, bright eyes were brimming with a desire to explore the world.
"You Rong, when we had our New Year's Eve dinner the day before yesterday, my aunt told me that you're going to the capital to attend the Lantern Festival Gala?" Duan Yue leaned forward slightly and asked.
Lin Yourong nodded slightly, a faint smile on her lips, and said, "Yes, I received an invitation from CCTV. They hope I can perform a program."
Duan Yue praised you enthusiastically, saying, "That's amazing! The Lantern Festival Gala has very high requirements for program quality. It's a big stage that audiences all over the country watch. Being able to perform on this stage shows that you're really becoming more and more popular."
The melodious strains of the classic Huangmei Opera "The Fairy Couple" echoed in the living room from the television, but Grandpa's attention was completely drawn to his grandchildren beside him.
Hearing that Lin Yourong could perform on such an important stage, his pride was evident on his face.
He patted Lin Yourong's hand and said, "Yourong, you must perform well and let the audience across the country see your talent."
"Don't worry, Grandpa," Lin Yourong replied with a bright smile and a firm tone, "I will definitely prepare carefully. When the time comes, you will be able to see my performance on stage while sitting in front of the TV, and I will definitely not disappoint everyone."
"By the way, You Rong, what song are you planning to sing at the party?" Duan Yue asked, his eyes full of curiosity.
Lin Yourong blinked, a mysterious smile on her face, and said in her usual tone, "Well, I really can't say for now. We signed a confidentiality agreement, but you'll find out when the show airs."
Hearing this, Duan Yue's face was full of speechlessness: "Oh dear, you're keeping me in suspense again. Fine, fine, I understand. Anyway, when you get to Yanjing, you have to stay at my house."
"No problem," Lin Yourong replied with a smile.
As the cousins chatted, Yu Huan turned slightly to the side, her gaze falling on the baby in Duan Yue's arms.
The little one was babbling away, his rosy cheeks like ripe apples, utterly adorable.
Yu Huan couldn't help but reach out and gently touch the baby's chubby chin.
The baby was amused and cried out "Ah ah!" with a toothless grin, laughing even more happily. He waved his little hands joyfully in the air, his excited appearance was very endearing.
Just then, the door to the side of the TV wall opened, and my uncle, dressed in dark cotton pajamas, walked out with steady steps. This high-ranking official was quite domestic at this moment. He seemed to have become even thinner than before, although his eyes still revealed a sense of composure and wisdom.
Lin Yourong caught sight of him, immediately turned around, and called out in a clear voice, "Happy New Year, Uncle!"
A gentle smile appeared on his uncle's face as he replied, "You Rong, Happy New Year! And Xiao Yu, you're welcome to come to our home."
As he spoke, he walked to the coffee table and, across it, extended his right hand toward Yu Huan.
Upon seeing this, Yu Huan quickly stood up, shook her uncle's hand, and said with a sincere smile, "Uncle, Happy New Year!"
My uncle smiled and released my hand, palm down, gesturing for me to sit down. His tone was kind and gentle: "Please sit down. Don't be shy. Make yourself at home."
Yu Huan sat down as instructed.
The uncle slowly sat down on the other side of the sofa, looking intently at Lin Yourong, and continued, "Yourong, I heard you've been incredibly busy lately, recording a show... called 'I Am a Singer,' right?"
Lin Yourong nodded slightly, her hair swaying gently with the movement, and replied, "Yes, this time is a bit tight. I can only stay in Wuling for one day. I have to rush back to Xingcheng early tomorrow morning to discuss cooperation with a band from Inner Mongolia."
The voice just fell.
She turned to look at her grandfather beside her, a gentle smile on her face, and said softly, "Grandpa, once I'm done with this busy period, I'll definitely come and spend more time with you next time I have the chance, and I'll stay in Wuling for a while then."
Upon hearing this, Grandpa's kind smile faltered slightly.
For a fleeting moment, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes, but soon, a smile returned to his face.
He gently patted Lin Yourong's hand and said with understanding, "Work is important, and Grandpa knows you young people are busy with your careers. I'm already very happy that you can take some time to come and see me."
Upon hearing this, the uncle frowned slightly and said with some concern, "You're leaving so early on the third day of the Lunar New Year? You're in such a rush, you must take care of yourself. Health is the foundation of everything, no matter how busy you are, you have to take care of yourself."
“Rongmei’s career is booming now, so it’s only natural that she’s busy.” Duan Yue held the baby and gently rocked him.
The group sat together, chatting casually and relaxed.
Before we knew it, my aunt and sister Qing, who had been busy in the kitchen for a long time, brought out a sumptuous feast to the table.
While quickly setting out the bowls and chopsticks, my aunt greeted us warmly, "Xiao Yu! You Rong! Come and try the dishes I made, and see if they suit your tastes."
Upon hearing this, Duan Yue immediately stood up, holding the baby, and walked briskly to the dining table.
His gaze swept across the table like a searchlight, and with a smile, he said, "Spicy chicken, shredded beef tripe, and spicy crayfish—look, these are all dishes that Rong loves."
His words revealed a deep understanding of Lin Yourong's preferences, after all, they had grown up together.
Lin Yourong was helping her grandfather walk to the dining table when she heard this and said with a smile, "Aunt, you've worked hard."
These words made Aunt's smile even brighter. She quickly waved her hand and said, "Yourong, don't be so polite. Come and try Aunt's cooking and see if it has gotten any worse."
"Okay!" Lin Yourong replied crisply, her eyes crinkling with a smile.
Auntie's cooking skills are indeed very good. Yu Huan was new here and originally thought she should be more reserved and restrain her appetite a little.
However, the moment the first bite of spicy chicken enters the mouth, the flavor explodes on the tongue, completely conquering the taste buds.
Before he knew it, he was enjoying his meal, eating bowl after bowl of rice, until he had eaten two bowls.
After serving five dishes, he smiled and praised his aunt across the small round table, "Auntie, your cooking is absolutely delicious! With this skill, you could open a restaurant and it would be a huge success."
Upon hearing this, my aunt's face lit up with a smile, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes became even more pronounced due to her joyful mood.
She waved her hand and said, "Oh, Xiao Yu, don't flatter your aunt. This is just a simple home-cooked meal, nothing like a restaurant meal. But as long as you enjoy your meal, I'll be happy from the bottom of my heart."
Lin Yourong was peeling a crayfish, putting the tender shrimp meat into her mouth and chewing it slowly.
As she ate, she casually joked, "Auntie, it's really delicious, the same familiar recipe, the same familiar taste."
As she spoke, she winked playfully, eliciting a chuckle from the crowd.
(End of this chapter)