yournovel Chapter 438 I had the same thought
Chapter 438 I had the same thought
Chapter 438 I had the same thought
Lin Yourong leaned back in the back seat, maintaining an elegant demeanor, her gaze quietly observing the scenery outside through the car window.
Sitting to the side, Shen Mengchen kept glancing at Lin Yourong, feeling a little anxious as she watched her silent demeanor.
After all, there was a camera pointing directly at them, filming a video.
She knew that every scene and every word at this moment could become important material for later production.
Shen Mengchen opened her mouth, trying to break the slightly awkward silence.
But for a moment, I felt a little lost, not knowing what topic to start with.
Shen Mengchen's gaze lingered on Lin Yourong's delicate profile for a moment. After a brief moment of thought, a warm smile bloomed on her face, and she praised in a somewhat ingratiating tone, "Lin Su, your makeup today is absolutely stunning."
Upon hearing the voice, Lin Yourong slowly turned to face Shen Mengchen, a formulaic smile appearing on her face, and softly said, "Thank you."
She simply couldn't get used to the camera shooting right up to her.
Then he turned his head back and continued to gaze at the ever-changing scenery outside the window.
Seeing that Lin Yourong's response was so brief and seemed unwilling to talk more, Shen Mengchen sighed and wisely kept quiet.
For a moment, only the faint sound of the engine and the whistling wind outside the window could be heard inside the car.
Speechless all the way.
The broadcasting center was right next door, and the short drive of a few minutes passed in the blink of an eye. The convoy of cars then stopped at the T2 area of the east wing of Hunan TV.
As the core area for content creation at Hunan TV, many of its flagship programs are filmed here.
After filming the entrance ceremony, the filming was temporarily suspended because the camera crew needed to coordinate other tasks.
Lin Yourong was thus temporarily out of the camera's focus. When Shen Mengchen apologized and said, "I'm going to the restroom first, see you later," she nodded slightly and smiled in response, "Okay."
Noticing that the staff coming and going were all looking at her, Lin Yourong moved with light steps to stand in a corner of the hall.
This action, however, did not free her from being under public scrutiny...
Not far from the entrance, Sister Ru and Xing Yujia had just parked their car and came over. They spotted Lin Yourong at a glance and quickly walked over to meet her.
"I don't know if Shang Wenjie has come to the TV station yet," Sister Ru said, taking out her phone from her pocket. "I'll call and ask about the situation."
Lin Yourong parted her pink lips slightly and said softly, "Sister Ru, is there no need to be in such a hurry?"
"Hey! The schedule for this show's recording is packed. We have a rehearsal this afternoon, and Shang Wenjie said her flight is early tomorrow morning. We might as well meet with her as soon as possible, go over the details, and help Yu Huan finalize things." Sister Ru quickly searched for Shang Wenjie's phone number in her contacts, then turned to Xing Yujia beside her and asked, "Did you get the USB drive?"
Although this was extra money Yu Huan earned, and she didn't get a single penny, she was still very concerned about her daughter's godfather.
Upon hearing the question, Xing Yujia lowered her head slightly, skillfully unfastened the clasp of her tote bag, reached inside and rummaged around for a while, before pulling out a bright silver USB drive.
According to what Sister Susu said this morning, there is a demo song stored inside.
Having witnessed many things through her past experiences, she knew in her heart that the USB drive contained the new song that Huan Ge had written for Shang Wenjie.
Xing Yujia handed the USB drive to Sister Ru and said, "Sister Ru, here you go."
Sister Ru had already dialed the number and was holding the phone to her ear.
Seeing this, he waved his hand and said, "Take this first, and don't lose it. Make sure to keep it safe."
"Okay." Xing Yujia nodded solemnly.
She put the USB drive into the inside pocket of her down jacket, zipped it up, and pressed down on the pocket to make sure the USB drive was securely inside.
At this moment, Sister Ru's call was connected.
Her face instantly lit up with a warm smile, and her voice became exceptionally kind and gentle as she spoke into the phone, "Wenjie, have you arrived at the TV station yet...?"
After a brief phone call, Sister Ru clearly explained the current situation to Shang Wenjie, and the two quickly agreed to meet at Shang Wenjie's lounge at ten o'clock.
Sister Ru watched every episode of "I Am a Singer" without missing a single one, so she naturally knew that Shang Wenjie was referring to the private dressing room in the studio.
Hearing the conversation from the side, Xing Yujia felt a surge of curiosity and asked, "Sister Ru, is it 10 a.m. or 10 p.m.?"
"Of course it's 10 a.m.! The live recording doesn't start until 8 p.m., and the recording might not even be over by 10 p.m.!" Sister Ru said as she put her phone back into her shoulder bag.
She looked up and saw Shen Mengchen walking towards her with a cameraman not far away, and a smile immediately appeared on her face.
At the same time, she lowered her voice slightly and continued, "Susu, Yujia and I will find a place to sit for a while. From now on, it's all up to you—just relax, keep smiling, and show your best self!"
Unlike "The Voice of China", the recording of "I Am a Singer" pays more attention to the all-round presentation of the show, both on and off stage. From the moment the singers step into the studio, there is a camera crew following and filming almost the entire process.
Lin Yourong smiled and replied, "Yes, don't worry."
As they were talking, Shen Mengchen came up and greeted Sister Ru, who was preparing to retreat, warmly.
He then turned his gaze to Lin Yourong and said with a smile, "Lin Su, this way, I'll take you to see the lounge first."
"Okay." Lin Yourong nodded slightly, her expression calm.
Throughout the journey, the cameraman followed them closely, with the camera always focused on Lin Yourong.
Lin Yourong moved with light steps, trying her best to appear natural and relaxed...
Time flies like an arrow; clouds fly and the sun sets.
Before we knew it, it was already evening.
Yu Huan worked overtime at her workplace for half an hour, burying herself in her work, before finally finishing up her tasks.
He neither went to the cafeteria for dinner nor went straight home, but drove directly to Xiangchun Road.
This was because he had previously arranged to have dinner together with Lao Yu and his younger brother.
Before even getting close to the shop, Yu Huan could see two tall and burly figures standing next to the delivery van from afar.
Wisps of thin smoke drifted leisurely from their mouths, clearly indicating that they were all smoking.
Yu Huan slowly turned the car around and then pulled over to the side of the road.
The uncle and nephew noticed the belated BMW and moved to the passenger side. Yu Huan didn't intend to get out to check on the shop; he rolled down the window, turned to the side, and greeted them with a warm smile.
"Dad, Songnian," he said casually, "how's the move going?"
Old Yu replied with a smile, "Pretty much. This is the second trip already. We picked out half of the tables and chairs in good condition and moved them. The rest are just some odds and ends that aren't very valuable. The freezer is fine and usable. It's just that there's too much miscellaneous stuff in the shop, so it took a lot of time to tidy it up."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Songnian chimed in, "Brother Huan, Uncle Si and I have been busy all afternoon, but thankfully we've almost finished moving everything."
Yu Huan nodded slightly after hearing this, her smile widening. After a moment's thought, she suggested, "How about we go eat at Xu Hui's place? The New Year is only two days away, and the streets look deserted. We definitely won't have to wait in line there."
Old Yu waved his cigarette-holding hand and said, "Songnian told me that there's a dog meat restaurant on Xiangchun Road with particularly authentic flavors, but it's closing down after today."
Standing to the side, Yu Songnian raised an eyebrow at Yu Huan and said with great interest, "Brother Huan, my boss treated me to a meal there last time. This restaurant is always packed with customers. The ingredients are all sourced from the wholesale market, and the taste is absolutely amazing! There aren't many people raising dogs in the village now, and I reckon Uncle Si hasn't tasted dog meat in years. It's the last day they're opening before the demolition, so we just happened to catch it."
Hearing this, even though Yu Huan doesn't eat dog meat, he couldn't very well spoil the fun of his father and younger brother who wanted to try it, so he decided to stop them from eating it.
He smiled and nodded: "Okay, let's go take a look."
No sooner had he finished speaking than he asked, "Does this restaurant have private rooms?"
“Yes, yes, yes!” Yu Songnian nodded vigorously when he saw that Yu Huan, who never touched the dog meat on the table, had agreed. “It’s near my rented house, only a ten-minute walk away. It’s in an alley, and my car is too wide to park easily.”
"Can your sister-in-law's car go in?"
"can!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan sat up straight and glanced at the central locking system on the driver's side door.
As he reached out and opened all the car doors, he said, "Then get in."
"Alright!" Yu Songnian, a cigarette dangling from his lips, moved to the back door and got into the car.
Yu Huan took a mask from the armrest box, put it on, turned to look at Old Yu who was fastening his seatbelt, and asked with a smile, "Dad, do you want me to get you a bottle of wine?"
Old Yu had no drinking problem to begin with, and upon hearing this, he shook his head without hesitation: "Forget it, it's no fun drinking alone."
Yu Songnian sat casually in the middle of the back row, his stomach growling with hunger. Thinking about the delicious dog meat he would soon be eating, he cheerfully said, "Fourth Uncle, if you want a drink, I can still keep you company. My rented place is nearby anyway—"
"That's great! It's rare to have dog meat. Uncle and nephew, let's drink to our hearts' content first, then sleep in the city tonight and go back tomorrow morning." Yu Huan turned the steering wheel, a playful smile on his face.
Old Yu laughed and scolded, "You two lads are trying to persuade me to drink. I still have a bunch of important things to do."
Yu Songnian chuckled. He knew in his heart that his fourth uncle would never actually stay overnight with him; it was just a joke.
Before long, following the directions given by Yu Songnian, the BMW arrived at the street where the dog meat restaurant was located.
Along the narrow streets and alleys, many vehicles were parked sparsely. A small BMW could easily have a minor collision if it was not careful.
Yu Huan let Lao Yu and Yu Songnian get out of the car first, carefully parked the car in an empty space, and the three of them then walked towards the dog meat restaurant.
As soon as he reached the door, a rich and savory aroma of meat wafted towards him. Yu Songnian took a deep breath and exclaimed with delight, "Great! This is the taste!"
The meal lasted until 7 p.m.
The three of them chatted while eating.
Yu Huan's specialty was dry-pot braised pork intestines, which was incredibly tempting. The intestines were cooked to the perfect tenderness, and the dish was both spicy and fragrant. With this delicious dish, he ate three large bowls of fried rice with eggs.
In the end, Lao Yu couldn't resist his nephew's persuasion and drank a small bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor).
Unlike Old Master Yu, who would launch into a long, rambling discussion as soon as he took a sip of alcohol, Old Yu, who was usually quite talkative, was much quieter this time. He simply smiled and watched the two brothers chat quietly.
After the meal, Old Yu forced the two brothers to pay with three red bills, and they came out of the restaurant full of food and drink, their faces glowing.
To be honest, in terms of salary alone, Yu Huan is far behind his own father.
After all, undergraduate students in the 1990s were not the usual rural teachers in remote areas, but rather teachers in counties under the jurisdiction of Xingcheng. Their salaries and benefits were quite generous.
This can be seen from the fact that he transferred 500,000 yuan to Yu Huan before.
These days, money lasts a relatively long time; the average price of a new house in Xingcheng is only six thousand.
Thinking back to his past life, if he hadn't been so foolish as to lick the sea, his parents would both be tenured teachers, and their lives would have been incredibly comfortable.
Yu Huan and Yu Songnian stood on either side of Old Yu.
Old Yu raised his hand, gently placed it on Yu Huan's shoulder, patted it, and recalled the conversation between the two brothers. With a gentle smile on his face, he asked, "You Rong has a match at eight o'clock tonight. Why aren't you going to the venue to cheer her on?"
"That's right, going to the venue to cheer for Sister You Rong would be so much fun!" Yu Songnian chimed in, his voice full of enthusiasm.
Yu Huan shook her head slightly, pacing slowly, and explained, "I had the same idea, but with the end of the year approaching, there's just too much to do at work."
Yu Songnian scratched his head, thought for a moment, and then said, "Brother Huan, I feel that no matter what Sister Rong's final result is, the fact that she was able to stand on that stage is already incredibly amazing. Think about it, she was facing opponents who were mentors from 'The Voice of China'!"
"That's right." Yu Huan smiled and casually replied.
The three of them leisurely strolled to the car.
Yu Huan moved the BMW out, and after Lao Yu and Yu Songnian got in, he drove straight ahead, winding his way out of the narrow street.
“Songnian, since this place is going to be demolished, won’t you have to find a new place to live after the holiday?” Yu Huan glanced at Yu Songnian in the back seat through the rearview mirror.
Yu Songnian picked at his front teeth with the tip of his tongue and said nonchalantly, "We'll see when the time comes."
The little BMW drove smoothly, with streetlights flashing past the window, creating an interplay of light and shadow.
After going around in circles, we finally arrived at the shop.
Yu Huan parked the car and said goodbye with a smile, "Dad, see you the day after tomorrow."
Old Yu, who was about to get out of the car, nodded heavily upon hearing this, his eyes full of concern, and instructed, "Okay, you should go back and get some rest. After You Rong's competition, remember to have a good talk with her, and no matter how she does, give her a lot of encouragement."
Yu Huan thought to himself, "Do my father and younger brother have too little faith in my wife?"
He quickly replied, "I know, Dad, don't worry."
"Brother Huan, let's go!" As soon as Yu Songnian finished speaking in a nonchalant tone, the sound of the car door closing immediately came from the back seat.
(End of this chapter)