yournovel Chapter 473 There will definitely be a time when you attend a wedding!
Chapter 473 There will definitely be a time when you attend a wedding!
Chapter 473 There will definitely be a time when you attend a wedding!
The little BMW drove slowly and steadily on the country road, its wheels making a soft, rhythmic sound as they rolled over the ground.
Along the roadside fields, withered yellow straws are scattered haphazardly, bearing witness to the changing seasons.
The countryside is not like a bustling city; it doesn't have as many lush, evergreen plants.
The trees along the road have long lost their former lushness, leaving only bare branches swaying gently in the breeze.
Occasionally, a few lively sparrows hopped merrily on the branches, chirping and adding a touch of life to the somewhat bleak winter day.
Following her father's instructions, Yu Huan planned to visit her uncle's house first.
He gripped the steering wheel firmly with one hand, a faint smile on his face, and said:
“When I was little, I often walked to visit my cousin. My uncle’s family was large, with two older female cousins and one older male cousin. Their place was truly in the mountains. Especially after the New Year, we would go all over the mountains to find bamboo shoots. Now, when I think back to my aunt’s stir-fried bamboo shoots with cured pork, the taste makes my mouth water.”
After saying that, Yu Huan smacked her lips seriously, her face full of reminiscence.
"This place truly deserves to be called the mountains." The warm sun shone on Lin Yourong's slightly squinted eyes. Through the car window, she gazed at the winding, seemingly endless mountain road and couldn't help but sigh, "You've been driving for more than ten minutes already. It's such a long way. Did you still walk to your uncle's house when you were a child?"
Yu Huan's eyes were filled with nostalgia for the past.
He chuckled softly and said, "Back then, I didn't find walking tiring at all; on the contrary, I found it extremely interesting... At that time, our family's conditions were just so-so. My eldest uncle had moved out of the family when I was as old as I can remember, and my aunt had also gotten married. We, along with my two uncles and my grandfather's whole family, lived on the old house site. My dad had a 28-inch bicycle, which he treasured very much. He always kept it shiny and wouldn't let me touch it easily, for fear that I would damage it."
"Doesn't your mom have a bicycle?" Lin Yourong asked curiously.
“No.” Yu Huan slowed down, turned the steering wheel slowly, rounded a bend, and continued, “She can’t ride a bike, and even now, she still goes to school with my dad every morning.”
Hearing this, Lin Yourong pondered for a moment, then asked, "Does your dad have a driver's license?"
Yu Huan instantly understood what she meant. A slight smile appeared on her lips as she said, "What, do you want to get them a car?"
Lin Yourong nodded slightly and hummed in agreement.
“Actually, I’ve had this idea for a while now, and I’m planning to have my dad get a driver’s license. It will be much more convenient to have a car, whether it’s for running errands or visiting relatives and friends. But you really don’t need to worry about this, just leave it to me to arrange…” Yu Huan paused slightly.
Just then, a small stone bridge appeared in front of them, spanning a crystal-clear stream.
The stream shimmered and sparkled under the sunlight.
Yu Huan lightly applied the brakes, slowing the car down. Looking out the window at the familiar houses in the distance, she smiled and continued speaking.
"I've already mentioned taking the driving test to my dad. Although he said he's too old to learn, I can tell he's actually quite looking forward to it."
As the BMW smoothly drove onto the stone bridge, the faint sound of flowing water could be heard through the slightly ajar window.
Lin Yourong could clearly see several small fish appearing and disappearing in the water, their agile figures weaving through the interplay of light and shadow, as if playing with the sunlight.
With a smile and a confident tone, she said, "A person who can be a teacher must be very smart. It won't be a problem for Dad to get a driver's license."
"Of course! Driving schools these days are really 'professional.' As long as Dad studies hard, he'll definitely get his driver's license without any problem."
After Yu Huan finished speaking meaningfully, he immediately began to praise his own father without reservation.
"The calligraphy I wrote on 'Day Day Up' was barely passable. But my dad's skill is far superior! Look at the whole area around our house, almost 90% of the Spring Festival couplets pasted up on every household are my dad's work. There are even people from the neighboring villages who come to our door specifically to ask for his calligraphy, with a fixed price of ten yuan per pair!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong turned her gaze away from the window.
She looked at Yu Huan with surprise, her eyes full of curiosity and admiration: "Really? No wonder the Spring Festival couplets near my house all look so similar in handwriting, and they are so full of energy. When I passed by just now, I couldn't help but take a few more glances. I didn't expect that they were all written by Dad."
Yu Huan raised her chin slightly and teased, half-jokingly, "Of course, it's much better than those pretentious charlatans."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong couldn't help but recall the calligraphy and painting exhibition segment on the TV show "Day Day Up".
The scene from that time flashed through her mind, and she couldn't help but chuckle. She reached out and gently pinched Yu Huan's arm, saying coquettishly, "Who are you calling pretentious!"
Yu Huan shrugged, his tone humorous and his expression relaxed, and said, "Those who know, know."
Anyway, he had already casually stuffed that catfish picture into the TV cabinet and hadn't paid much attention to it.
The couple chatted and laughed all the way as their little BMW drove along the winding mountain road, eventually arriving at the village where the uncle lived.
On one side of the road are vast fields, and on the other side are houses scattered in a neat and orderly fashion.
Occasionally, you can see groups of villagers sitting leisurely at their doorsteps, basking in the warm winter sun and enjoying the peaceful time.
Lin Yourong rolled down the car window, and a gentle breeze brushed against her smooth forehead.
She took a deep breath of the fresh air, and the earthy fragrance and the scent of grass and trees instantly filled her lungs, causing a contented smile to involuntarily appear in her eyes.
Although this was her first time visiting her uncle's house, after hearing Yu Huan's previous account, she already felt somewhat familiar with the place and wasn't too awkward.
Not long after.
Yu Huan slowed down, turned the steering wheel fully to the right, and steadily drove into a courtyard surrounded by an iron fence.
It was not yet eight o'clock, and the entire courtyard was filled with tranquility.
In front of the two-story self-built house sat a thin man with gray hair. His face was brown with deep wrinkles etched by time. Although he was only in his fifties or sixties, he looked like a peer of Grandpa Yu if he stood next to him.
The man was sitting in an old rattan chair, holding a chipped enamel mug in his hand, slowly sipping tea with a leisurely and contented expression.
Hearing the sound of a car engine, the man slowly raised his head and looked in the direction of the sound toward the gate of the yard.
Yu Huan gripped the steering wheel with both hands, smiled, gestured towards the man, and indicated to Lin Yourong, "This is my uncle."
"Ah."
Lin Yourong nodded slightly, pulled her mask up a little, and looked at him with a hint of curiosity.
The uncle looked closely through the car window and instantly recognized Yu Huan sitting in the driver's seat.
His expression instantly brightened, his previously wrinkled face now radiating a kind and warm smile. He hurriedly put down the still-steaming enamel mug in his hand, eager to stand up and greet Yu Huan.
However, due to his hasty movements, he stumbled and almost tripped over the old rattan chair.
Seeing this, Yu Huan quickly rolled down the passenger window and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Uncle, it's the New Year, so please be careful and don't trip!"
"Huan Ya Zi!"
My uncle was not far away, with a big smile on his face. He waved his hand to indicate that he was fine.
Just as Yu Huan parked her BMW next to her cousin's Changan Eado, her uncle slowly walked up to the front of the car.
His face was beaming with a bright smile, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes crinkling together with his joyful laughter. His rough hands gently stroked the car body as he exclaimed, "Good lad, this car of yours is really nice, a BMW! You've got real talent."
Yu Huan smiled as she opened the car door, her tone slightly teasing: "It's not that I'm successful, this is a rich woman's car."
Lin Yourong, who was unbuckling her seatbelt, turned around immediately upon hearing this and gave him a reproachful glare.
Yu Huan naturally noticed her charming yet helpless gaze, chuckled, then walked around the car body, quickly went to the back door, reached out and opened the door, and took out a carefully prepared gift bag.
"Uncle, Happy New Year!" Lin Yourong said softly as she gracefully stepped out of the car.
Her uncle watched as she put her feet on the ground and straightened up. Her tall figure looked even more graceful under the warm winter sun.
"Hey, Happy New Year!" Uncle's smile widened, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to be smoothed out by the smile.
His gaze swept back and forth between the young couple, then he gave them a thumbs-up and said with a grin, "Wow, my nephew's wife is really tall! She looks like a lucky woman!"
Yu Huan walked around from the back of the car, a relaxed and cheerful smile on her face. She quickly walked to Lin Yourong's side, reached out a hand, and gently put her arm around Lin's shoulder.
He said half-jokingly, "Uncle, you're not saying you can only praise me like this before you've even seen my face, are you?"
"No, that's not it!" Uncle waved his hand without hesitation and said firmly, "The two of you actually look quite well-matched standing together."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan's smile deepened. He extended the hand holding the gift bag and said, "Uncle, here! It's a small gift but carries a lot of meaning."
"You're here, why bring anything!" Uncle said cheerfully, reaching out to steadily take the gift bag in his palm.
Just then, my aunt rushed out of the house, holding a towel in both hands, casually wiping the water droplets off her hands.
The moment she saw the young couple, her eyes lit up. She looked Lin Yourong up and down carefully, her face beaming with a warm smile. She quickly stepped forward and said, "Oh my, this must be Yourong! I was just washing my face when I vaguely heard what sounded like Huan Ya's voice!"
Before Yu Huan could even begin to introduce them, Lin Yourong, with a slight smile in her voice, replied in a clear and melodious tone, "Auntie, Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year! Happy New Year!" Aunt nodded vigorously.
Yu Huan smiled and said, "Happy New Year, Auntie!"
"Okay, okay!" Auntie's eyes were full of joy as she turned around and hurried into the house. "I'll go pour you some tea."
Seeing this, Yu Huan quickly raised her voice and said loudly, "No need, Aunt, we have to leave soon. We still have to visit my uncle and son-in-law to wish them a Happy New Year this morning."
However, her aunt did not stop walking at all; she simply waved her hand without turning her head.
The uncle stood to the side, deliberately making a surprised expression.
He raised his sparse eyebrows and said in a humorous tone, "Oh! You're the first ones to come to your uncle's house for a New Year's greeting?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan withdrew his hand from Lin Yourong's shoulder, patted his chest, and smiled brightly, saying sincerely, "Uncle, of course! My mother's uncle is the most important, so of course I have to come and see you and aunt first! You are of utmost importance to me."
Upon hearing Yu Huan's words, the uncle's smile grew even brighter, his eyes narrowing into slits as he happily exclaimed, "I love hearing you say that!"
Yu Huan's gaze inadvertently drifted to the closed window on the second floor, and she asked, "Where's Sheng-ge?"
"His whole family is still fast asleep; you won't see them until 10 o'clock." As he spoke, the uncle switched the gift bag in his hand to his left, then skillfully pulled out a pack of Furongwang cigarettes from his trouser pocket, as if to offer one to Yu Huan.
"I'm used to city life." Yu Huan waved her hand with a smile, indicating that she didn't smoke, and then asked, "Where are my two older cousins?"
"It's good that they don't smoke." Uncle smiled and stuffed the cigarette back into his pocket, saying cheerfully, "They'll be back tomorrow."
Yu Huan nodded to indicate that she understood, and then said half-jokingly, "Uncle, Rongrong has been having a bit of an allergic reaction these past few days, and she has some red rashes on her face, so she is wearing a mask to wish you a Happy New Year. Please don't mind."
Upon hearing this, the uncle's gaze immediately fell on Lin Yourong's face, carefully examining her beautiful eyebrows and eyes.
"What are you saying? How could your uncle be offended! Allergies are no small matter. Have you seen a doctor?" The uncle paused, a hint of hesitation flashing across his face, but he couldn't help but say, "Your second floor was just renovated not long ago..."
Yu Huan quickly brushed it off, explaining with a smile, "Uncle, it has nothing to do with the house renovation. We've already seen a doctor and are slowly getting better. It's just that it's a bit inconvenient to go out wearing a mask these past few days."
After hearing this, the uncle nodded slowly, and then said enthusiastically, "Oh...would you like me to find some folk remedies for you to try? Maybe they'll help you recover faster."
Yu Huan put his arm around Lin Yourong's shoulder, patted her gently, and said with a smile, "Uncle, there's really no need for that. It's nothing serious, so don't worry."
As he spoke, Yu Huan casually took out his phone from his pocket, glanced at the time, and quickly put it back in his pocket, saying apologetically, "Uncle, we'll head over now!"
But before he could finish speaking, his uncle reacted quickly, taking a step forward and grabbing Yu Huan's arm.
The uncle glanced back at the doorway, then said urgently, "Wait a minute!"
"What's wrong, Uncle?" Yu Huan asked with a smile.
The uncle weighed the gift bag in his hand, a kind smile spreading across his face, and said, "Why would I take your things for nothing? Besides, this is You Rong's first time visiting our home, and you haven't even had a wedding ceremony yet—"
"Uncle!" Yu Huan quickly interrupted her uncle, "Don't worry, Rongrong and I plan to have our wedding at the end of this year, and you'll definitely be there to celebrate!"
(End of this chapter)