yournovel Chapter 459 Watch out or I'll knock you on the head!
Chapter 459 Watch out or I'll knock you on the head!
Chapter 459 Watch out or I'll knock you on the head!
"Oh! A rare guest! A rare guest indeed!"
Accompanied by this enthusiastic shout, a middle-aged man with black and white hair walked up from the corner of the stairs on the inside of the living room, pulled by Wang Weiwei's clothes and beaming with joy.
Yu Huan placed the gift bag on the coffee table, then relaxed and slumped into the sofa.
Upon seeing the visitor, he immediately straightened his back and greeted him with a loud, smiling voice: "Hello, Uncle."
"Uncle Wang," Lin Yourong greeted him, following closely behind.
"Hey!" Old Wang responded cheerfully, his gaze falling gently on Yu Huan. He said, "Little Yu, I heard you don't usually smoke, so let's not stand on ceremony. You're Weiwei's godfather, so make yourself at home here. Don't be shy, just relax."
"Uncle, don't worry, I didn't treat myself as an outsider. As soon as I walked in, I sat down without any hesitation." Yu Huan replied humorously with a slight upturn of his lips.
Old Wang laughed heartily, then turned his gaze to Lin Yourong and teased her half-jokingly, "Little Lin, you got married so quietly, when are you having the banquet? I'm really looking forward to drinking your wedding wine!"
Sister Ru immediately rolled her eyes at her own father, then chided him playfully, "Don't worry, there will definitely be a time when you'll be giving money as a gift! Make sure you're well-prepared!"
Old Wang chuckled happily.
Soon, the grandfather and granddaughter walked to the coffee table. Wang Weiwei immediately let go of her grandfather's clothes, skipped and hopped towards Yu Huan, and then sat steadily on his lap.
She wrapped her arms tightly around Yu Huan's neck and sweetly exclaimed, "Godfather, I've missed you so much!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he gave Yu Huan a quick kiss on the cheek.
The crisp sound was particularly loud in the living room.
Seeing this, Lin Yourong took off her mask, turned her face to Wang Weiwei with a smile in her eyes, and said with a feigned sigh, "Weiwei, do you only have your godfather in your heart and don't you miss your godmother?"
Sister Ru smiled, trying not to laugh, and reminded him, "Little one, your godmother should give you a kiss too."
"Oh!" Wang Weiwei nodded vigorously, knelt on Yu Huan's lap, leaned her upper body close to Lin Yourong, and said in a clear voice, "Godmother, I miss you too! I miss you and Godfather so much! I look forward to you coming to visit me every day!"
After saying that, he did the same thing again and kissed Lin Yourong on the face.
This heartwarming scene made Old Wang squint his eyes into slits, and his smile grew even brighter.
Suddenly, Old Wang noticed the gift bag on the coffee table. He stepped forward, examined it closely, and saw two "harmony brings wealth" characters on it. He smiled broadly and said, "You're already here, why did you buy anything?"
Yu Huan replied with a smile, "Uncle Wang, this isn't my first formal visit. It's just a small token of my appreciation."
"Next time, don't spend so much!" Old Wang said with a warm smile. "You guys chat first, I'll go down to the kitchen to help out. The food will be ready soon, and we'll eat in a bit."
Lin Yourong quickly said, "Uncle Wang, thank you for your trouble with Aunt Hong."
"What's the trouble? Our two families have a deep historical connection, and you and Xiao Yu are Weiwei's godparents, so you're practically family! Don't be so formal!" Old Wang waved his hand with a smile, turned around, and walked steadily toward the stairs.
Yu Huan watched his figure disappear around the corner, then turned to face Sister Ru and asked curiously, "Sister Ru, your house looks quite spacious, how many floors does it have?"
“It’s a three-story building with an attic. The property certificate says it’s over 200 square meters, but the actual area is a little over 400 square meters,” Sister Ru said with a beaming smile, pointing towards the stairwell. “The bottom floor has the kitchen, dining room, and garage, as well as a maid’s room. But the ceiling is quite low, only 2.4 meters, so it can barely be considered a floor. The garage door is at the back of the house; you and Susu came through the front door, so you probably didn’t notice it.”
"Oh." Yu Huan nodded knowingly.
This is indeed a common layout for old-style townhouses.
When Wang Weiwei heard her mother describe the house, her eyes lit up, and she excitedly said, "Godfather and Godmother, Mom and I live on the third floor! It's so much fun there! There are lots and lots of fun toys, and a super big bay window. From there, you can see big trees and chirping birds. Can you stay in the room next to mine tonight? At night, we can go to the big balcony on the third floor to look at the stars. It's so beautiful!"
"Your godparents are going back to their hometown for the New Year, they don't have time to play around with a little brat like you." Sister Ru pretended to be serious, glaring at Wang Weiwei and issuing a command, "Adults are talking, kids shouldn't interrupt! Or I'll knock you on the head!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Weiwei's previously upturned lips instantly drooped down, like a deflated balloon.
She nestled in Yu Huan's arms, looking aggrieved, burying her head and remaining silent.
Yu Huan chuckled and gently patted her back.
He noticed Wang Weiwei gently rubbing against his clothes and guessed that she might be wiping away tears.
Just as he was about to offer some words of comfort, he caught a glimpse of Sister Ru gently waving her hand at him, then putting her finger to her lips in a gesture of respect.
Yu Huan instantly understood and followed her meaning without saying a word.
Lin Youren couldn't help but watch this scene, sorted out his thoughts, and then started talking to Sister Ru about serious matters.
She mentioned that she and Yu Huan had agreed to sing the Mongolian folk song "Night in Ulaanbaatar" in the next episode, and that they would also invite a little-known ethnic rock band from Inner Mongolia.
Sister Ru's expression turned serious, and she got into work mode.
She frowned slightly and said seriously, "We have to be careful when looking for niche bands. After all, the show's rules are one-take format, and there can't be any mistakes during the whole process. Since you've already decided, I'll talk to the production team after lunch and try to contact this band."
"Don't worry, Sister Ru, I've looked into it in detail. The Hanggai Band's style is a perfect match for the song 'Night in Ulaanbaatar.' They have a wealth of stage experience, and their playing skills are top-notch. The performance will definitely be amazing," Yu Huan said confidently, holding the gradually calming Wang Weiwei.
Sister Ru nodded thoughtfully, but she still said with some worry, "But what if we can't get the Hanggai Band—"
Before Sister Ru could finish speaking, Yu Huan quickly chimed in with a humorous and smooth tone, "Then let's activate the second plan! Let the production team gather all three treasures of grassland music—throat singing, long song, and the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle). With these three treasures, the performance will definitely be excellent!"
These witty remarks immediately caused the three women—two adults and one child—to chuckle.
Wang Weiwei had been quiet for a short while when she lifted her head from Yu Huan's embrace. Her large eyes, brimming with tears, were full of curiosity as she asked softly, "Godfather, what is this Ulaanbaatar you were talking about? Is it a really nice song?"
Looking at Wang Weiwei's adorable appearance, Lin Yourong reached out and patted her head, saying, "Yes, Weiwei, this is a very nice song."
"Little one, you'll be able to see your godmother sing this song on TV," Sister Ru said with a beaming smile. Upon hearing this, Wang Weiwei's eyes lit up instantly, and her earlier grievances vanished completely.
She looked at Lin Yourong excitedly and said, "Really? Godmother."
"Of course it's true." Lin Yourong nodded firmly. "You have to sit in front of the TV and cheer me on!"
"Yes!" Wang Weiwei nodded heavily.
Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, Old Wang strode up the stairs.
He called out in a loud voice, "Xiao Yu and Xiao Lin, dinner is served! Come and try your aunt and uncle's cooking and see if it suits your taste."
Upon hearing the words "dinner is served," Wang Weiwei immediately jumped down from Yu Huan's arms, cheering "Dinner's ready!" as she skipped and hopped along.
Old Wang didn't turn back, but walked to the coffee table with great interest, took out a bottle of Moutai from the gift bag, and said with a happy smile: "I knew there was a bar inside! Today is a holiday, I can skip the cigarettes, but I have to have a glass of this liquor."
Sister Ru immediately rolled her eyes, but since it was a holiday today, she was too lazy to say anything.
Yu Huan and Lin Yourong exchanged a smile, then got up together with Sister Ru and headed down to the restaurant.
The family of six—five adults and one child—sat around a large round table.
Old Wang was a very humorous person. He sipped his Moutai from a small glass of baijiu about the size of a thumb and put his arm around Yu Huan's shoulder.
He picked up a piece of stir-fried beef with cilantro and put it in his mouth, chewing it slowly. Suddenly, he sighed and said, "Ah, Xiao Yu, you don't know, our Wang family bloodline is about to end, it's about to become extinct!"
Sitting on the other side of Lao Wang, Sister Ru couldn't help but roll her eyes again: "Why are you in such a hurry? There are still Second Master and Third Master on the other side. My cousins aren't in a hurry, so why are you worrying about it?"
"Of course I'm anxious! You guys don't even raise your kids properly!" Old Wang retorted.
Upon hearing this, Sister Ru almost choked on the yam and pork rib soup she had just drunk.
She quickly put down her spoon, wiped her mouth with a tissue, and said irritably, "Dad, what era are you living in? You still prefer boys to girls! Having a son or a daughter is the same. There's no throne to inherit in the family, so why can't girls be good? Look at Weiwei, how smart and cute she is. In what way is she inferior to a boy? Besides, she even shares your surname, Wang."
When Wang Weiwei heard her name called, with a grain of rice still on the corner of her mouth, she quickly and cheerfully chimed in, "That's right! I'm smart and cute too!"
Yu Huan and Lin Yourong chuckled softly in unison.
Old Wang took a sip of wine, smacked his lips, swallowed, and quickly said, "I'm not saying Weiwei is bad, but as for you, I'm not counting on you anymore. I just feel that the Wang family needs a boy to carry on the family line, right?"
“Each generation has its own way of life and ideas. Nowadays, who cares about carrying on the family line? As long as the children can live a happy and fulfilling life, that’s better than anything else.” Aunt Hong is quite open-minded.
Yu Huan smiled and said, "Uncle Wang, with the policies being constantly optimized and adjusted, judging from the current population structure development trend, the two-child policy will definitely be fully implemented in a few years. You can rest assured."
"Is that so?" Upon hearing this, Old Wang's furrowed brows relaxed slightly. He thoughtfully put down his wine glass and turned to look at Yu Huan. "Young Yu, given the nature of your work, you're involved in national affairs and have excellent connections. You definitely know more than us ordinary folks."
Yu Huan coughed slightly, picked up a small abalone with garlic sauce and put it in his bowl, and said with a smile, "Uncle Wang, you flatter me. I just know a little about policy developments."
Aunt Hong turned her gaze to Lin Yourong with a beaming smile, her eyes filled with warmth and affection. She said, "Jingru told me you're not going back to Xiaoyu's hometown until tonight. How about I take you to play cards this afternoon? We can come back for dinner afterward. It's New Year's Eve, after all, it should be lively and festive."
Sister Ru hurriedly swallowed the food in her mouth and continued, "Mom, eating is fine, but let's skip the card game. Su Su and I still have a lot of work to discuss."
Lin Yourong was still chewing food when she nodded slightly in response.
Old Wang turned to the side, stretched out his broad palm, and gently patted Yu Huan's shoulder, saying, "Tonight's dinner is the real family reunion dinner. Compared to lunch, it's much more sumptuous. We even have two live green dragons. It's just that our cooking skills are a bit rough; we only know how to steam them simply and add some minced garlic for seasoning."
Yu Huan picked up the Want Want Milk, took a sip, and said with a smile, "Uncle Wang, you're too modest. The dishes at lunch were already very delicious. Your and Auntie's cooking skills are excellent."
Seeing that Yu Huan did not politely refuse, Aunt Hong's smile became even brighter: "Eat more if you like it. We're happy if you enjoy your meal."
The food tastes delicious.
After dinner, at Sister Ru's casual suggestion and Wang Weiwei's strong request, the young couple followed the mother and daughter up the stairs to the third-floor terrace.
Pushing open the terrace door, a blast of fresh air rushes in, instantly invigorating the senses.
The afternoon sun shone brightly on the terrace, as if coating the entire space with a warm, golden glow.
Looking up, you can see a set of exquisite outdoor wooden tables and chairs on the terrace, with some green plants arranged in a pleasing manner around them.
Wang Weiwei, like a cheerful little rabbit, hopped and skipped to the edge of the terrace.
A small hand slipped through the gap in the railing, then stretched out its arm, pointed to the nearby lush camphor tree, and shouted at the top of its lungs, "Godfather and Godmother, look! There's a little bird's nest in that tree! I often see birds flying in and out!"
"Wow! Really? Weiwei is so observant." Yu Huan praised her appreciatively before looking in the direction Wang Weiwei was pointing.
Sure enough, a bird's nest could be seen faintly among the intertwined branches and leaves.
"Please sit down. We just cleaned it yesterday, it's spotless," Sister Ru said with a smile, inviting the couple to sit down.
Yu Huan sat in the chair, stretched comfortably, and looked around at the scenery. She exclaimed sincerely, "It's quite comfortable to bask in the sun here in winter, and the view is very open."
Just then, Wang Weiwei suddenly turned around and said in a clear voice, "Godfather, when are we going to fly kites? Like those super big kites!"
As she spoke, she gestured with her hand to indicate the size of the kite in the air, her face full of longing.
Without hesitation, Sister Ru said, "Weiwei, your godfather is busy with work. He finally got a day off today, so don't keep bothering him. Next time, Mom will definitely take you to fly a super big kite."
(End of this chapter)