yournovel Chapter 437 You're a married woman now
Chapter 437 You're a married woman now
Chapter 437 You're a married woman now
Yu Huan dragged her slightly tired body home, the sounds of laughter and chatter still echoing in her ears, creating a stark contrast with the silence that followed.
Especially with Lin Yourong gone, the sudden sense of loss made him feel somewhat uneasy.
He placed the gift bag on the coffee table and tidied up the mess in the living room.
He had just finished tidying up when he lay down on the sofa, sinking into the soft cushions. Before he could even relax properly, his phone vibrated and started ringing with a video call.
Yu Huan leisurely took out her phone from her pocket, glanced at it casually, and saw a video call from Yu Songnian on the screen.
A faint smile appeared on his face as he swiped his finger to answer the call.
After a brief pause, Yu Songnian's large, fleshy face instantly appeared on the phone screen.
Yu Huan noticed that although it was dark over there, the flickering firelight reflected off his face, turning it orange-red.
"Songnian, where are you?" Yu Huan asked with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.
Yu Songnian revealed a slightly naive smile, stretched out his arm slightly, and pulled the camera back a bit, revealing the neatly stacked wood pile behind him.
"I'm warming myself by the fire in your kitchen. Happy birthday, Huan-ge!"
Yu Huan smiled upon hearing this, and as the scene shifted, she suddenly spotted Old Yu sitting next to her younger brother and quickly called out, "Dad."
"Hey." Old Yu nodded in response, a cigarette dangling from his mouth.
Just then, Yu Huan noticed that the video interface briefly froze.
Immediately afterwards, the view suddenly shifted to the roof above, clearly indicating that Yu Songnian had turned the front-facing camera around.
In the shot, strips of cured meat hang from the roof beams.
In addition, there are pig's feet, pig's hocks, and various poultry.
Under the firelight, the surface gleamed with a layer of oily, warm luster.
Although the kitchen in my hometown is equipped with a wood-burning stove, we usually cook with liquefied gas.
The wood-burning stove is only lit during winter.
Its main purpose is to smoke cured meats. The family would sit around the stove to warm themselves and chat, while boiling water and cooking became secondary.
"Brother Huan, look at this..." Yu Songnian clicked his tongue, "So much cured meat, we probably couldn't finish it all in a year!"
Old Yu's tone was particularly pleasant: "It's not that bad. Your brother Huan has started a family and career, so he's taking some to give to his in-laws as a token of his goodwill. When your uncle goes back to Tancheng, he'll take some more over, and that should be about right. These cured meats are all homemade; the ones you buy outside can't compare in terms of taste or quality."
"Dad! You're so thoughtful!" Yu Huan exclaimed, holding her phone.
The video feed suddenly flipped over.
Two faces, puffing out smoke, reappeared on the screen, appearing flickering in the swaying firelight.
Old Yu took a deep drag on his cigarette, slowly exhaled a puff of white smoke, and asked cheerfully, "Did you eat out tonight?"
Yu Huan sat up straight and replied, "No, we ate at home. My mother-in-law even came over and cooked a whole table of dishes."
"Tsk tsk, such a high-ranking leader, and he still takes time out of his busy schedule to personally cook for you to celebrate your birthday. Brother Huan, it seems your status in the family is quite extraordinary!" Yu Songnian said, giving a thumbs up, his smile growing even brighter.
Yu Huan shook his head slightly and said with a smile, "It has nothing to do with family status. It's just that my parents-in-law are easygoing and don't put on airs."
Yu Songnian quickly interjected, "That's right, it shows they really treat you like family."
“A son-in-law is like half a son,” Old Yu chuckled, picking up the conversation.
Yu Huan chuckled softly, then asked, "Is the old man asleep?"
Old Yu casually flicked his cigarette ash and said, "He's asleep. Songnian was drinking and bragging with him today, and the old man was happy, so he drank a little more. The CCTV news broadcast hasn't even started yet. After washing his feet, he went straight to sleep."
“Oh,” Yu Huan nodded thoughtfully, paused, and then said, “Dad, Songnian, if you’re free tomorrow, go to the shops and take a look. Anyway, Songnian has the keys, so take away anything usable.”
Upon hearing this, Yu Songnian asked with interest, "Brother Huan, have all the formalities been completed? How much compensation will we receive?"
Yu Huan coughed lightly and said calmly, "Not yet. Your sister-in-law's shop has a complicated and special situation, so we have to handle it on a case-by-case basis. We estimate that a specific plan will not be available until after the Spring Festival."
Yu Songnian said "Oh", frowned, and said thoughtfully, "So many tables, chairs and benches, and kitchen utensils. I think those two large freezers are still usable. With so much stuff, I'm afraid we can't finish it all in one trip. We'll have to make two trips."
Old Yu, smoking a cigarette, nodded slightly and said, "Okay, Songnian and I will go take a look tomorrow. You should also keep an eye on this matter and make sure you're not fooled."
“I know, Dad,” Yu Huan replied. “I’ll keep an eye on things.”
Yu Songnian suddenly chuckled and leaned forward.
He lowered his voice slightly and said mysteriously, "I heard that Sister Rong is going to be on 'I Am a Singer'?"
"Yes, the official recording starts tomorrow. She's put in a lot of effort to prepare for the competition."
"Wow, that's amazing!" Yu Songnian exclaimed excitedly after receiving a definite reply. "I love watching this show. With Sister Rong on it, she'll definitely amaze the audience!"
Yu Huan's smile deepened, and she asked, "Dad, is there anything from home that I need to take back with me?"
Old Yu brought the cigarette to his lips, took a deep drag, and said while exhaling smoke, "There's nothing special I need to bring. We have everything we need at home. By the way, when exactly are you two coming back?"
Mr. Yu has four sons and one daughter. Now that his children are all married, he has a special and fixed routine for every Lunar New Year's Eve.
The four brothers take turns organizing the New Year's Eve dinner. In addition, since there are no elderly people in the son-in-law's family now, his family usually comes over for the New Year's Eve dinner as well.
Last year's New Year's Eve dinner was at my second uncle's house, so this year it's my third uncle's house's turn to host it.
During the family reunion, the family is so large that even a large round table cannot accommodate everyone.
After a moment's thought, Yu Huan said with a hint of helplessness, "Rongrong has been really busy with work these days. She's recording a program right now, but luckily it's Hunan TV. Maybe she can make it back for a late-night snack on New Year's Eve."
Old Yu knew the special nature of his daughter-in-law's profession, so he didn't mind. He smiled and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Okay, as long as she can come back for the New Year, that's fine."
After chatting for a while, Yu Huan realized it was already past 10:30, so she said goodnight to them and ended the video call.
"Honey, I've arrived at the hotel. Get some rest."
Upon seeing the WeChat message Lin Yourong had sent a dozen minutes earlier, Yu Huan's lips curled into a slight smile as she replied:
'Okay, you too, go to bed early and get up early.'
He sent another moon emoji, waited a moment for a reply, then put his phone in his pocket and went to the bathroom to relieve himself.
After washing up, Yu Huan went to the bedroom and lay on the bed, but she couldn't fall asleep at all.
Without Lin Yourong nestled beside him like a koala, his mind was filled with a jumble of thoughts, and after tossing and turning for a long time, he finally drifted off to sleep.
As dawn breaks, the world is bathed in clarity.
"Sister Susu, it's time to get up!"
At exactly 7:30, a crisp knock broke the silence inside the room. Xing Yujia stood outside the door, calling softly. Lin Yourong, still half asleep, heard the sound and mumbled a reply.
She loosened her grip on the pillow, reached out from under the warm blankets, and groped for her phone on the bedside table.
The screen lit up, and a message from Yu Huan appeared on the screen.
She sleepily typed "Good morning" and sent it, then forced herself to get up, slipped on her slippers, and walked to the clothes rack.
She raised her hand to tidy her somewhat messy hair, then picked up the clothes she had prepared and began to put them on methodically.
A black straight-cut coat paired with a fitted suit vest and light blue jeans creates an overall look that exudes both intellectual elegance and a relaxed, casual vibe.
Lin Yourong yawned and walked downstairs with light steps.
Hearing the commotion from the bathroom next door, Sister Ru poked her head out with an electric toothbrush in her mouth and mumbled, "Susu, you go wash up first, and then I'll do your hair and makeup."
"Okay." Lin Yourong nodded slightly.
After washing.
Lin Yourong sat on the sofa, while Sister Zeru stood beside her, skillfully curling her hair with a curling iron.
Sister Ru gently brushed a strand of hair from Lin Yourong's forehead and suddenly said in a teasing tone, "Susu, something's not right. You're a married woman, how come you're still getting pimples?"
Lin Yourong subconsciously raised her hand to touch her forehead and indeed felt a slight stinging pain.
She frowned, seemingly oblivious to Sister Ru's teasing tone, and simply replied, "Perhaps it's because I ate mutton hotpot yesterday and got a sore throat."
"Really? I haven't seen you eat many pieces of mutton," Sister Ru said with a smile. "But don't worry, I'll cover it up with concealer later, and with the bangs, it'll be double guaranteed, no problem."
Lin Yourong gave a soft "hmm".
Not long after, Sister Ru put down the curling iron and began to do Lin Yourong's makeup.
At this moment, Xing Yujia came out of the kitchen carrying a large plate of breakfast and was immediately drawn to Lin Yourong's hairstyle.
Her bangs covered her face, and her slightly wavy long hair fell naturally on both sides of her face.
Xing Yujia couldn't help but exclaim, "Sister Susu, you look so elegant and beautiful in this outfit!"
Lin Yourong smiled and said, "It's all thanks to Sister Ru's excellent cooking skills."
Sister Ru, who was a little sleepy from waking up early, couldn't stop smiling when she heard this. She quickly said, "It's because Su Su has good natural features that she looks good no matter how she dresses up."
Lin Yourong's gaze fell on the plate on the coffee table in front of her. The eggs and purple sweet potatoes on the plate had already been peeled, obviously a portion prepared for the three of them.
"It shouldn't be too hot anymore. I let the milk sit for a while after I heated it up." Xing Yujia said, then turned and went to the kitchen to get the milk.
Lin Yourong nodded slightly, reached out and picked up a purple sweet potato, taking small bites as she ate her breakfast while letting Sister Ru do her makeup.
That morning, Xing Yujia was undoubtedly the busiest one.
After quickly filling his stomach, he busied himself around the house, carefully organizing various items and putting them one by one into his large tote bag. He would also frequently check the list to make sure that nothing was left out.
Sister Ru took a makeup brush and carefully applied makeup to Lin Yourong, saying with a smile, "I have to make you look more exquisite today, after all, it's the audience voting. On stage, makeup and styling are very important bonuses."
"Sister Ru, just do what you think is best." Lin Yourong leaned back on the sofa, her eyes slightly closed.
Having gone through the challenges of each stage on "The Voice of China," Lin Yourong still has great confidence in Sister Ru's level of skill in makeup and styling.
A short while later, a crisp clapping sound rang in Lin Yourong's ears, instantly breaking the brief silence in the room.
Sister Ru raised her voice slightly, her tone filled with barely suppressed pride.
"OK, all done! Susu, take a look at this makeup, are you satisfied? I used all my skills, this time the main focus is on a ladylike style, I guarantee you'll look stunning on TV!"
Lin Yourong, who had been resting with her eyes closed, opened them.
She leaned forward, picked up the makeup mirror from the coffee table, pursed her lips, and carefully examined herself in the mirror.
The light smoky eye makeup perfectly highlights the bright and expressive eyes, while the contouring on both sides of the cheeks makes the facial contours more three-dimensional, and the pink lip gloss is like cherry blossoms in bloom.
The makeup is indeed very exquisite, but it also looks quite heavy.
She knew that cameras had a "makeup-washing" effect; the higher the resolution of the lens, the more noticeably the makeup would be softened.
Such heavy makeup is perfect for the needs of stage photography and looks good on camera.
Glancing to the side, Lin Yourong saw that Sister Ru was in high spirits and praised her with a happy expression: "Sister Ru, your makeup skills are getting better and better. I can hardly recognize myself."
Sister Ru waved her hand with a smile, her eyes full of confidence: "Susu, don't worry, this makeup will definitely stand out on stage. Although you don't usually like such heavy makeup, it can't be the same as your everyday makeup for the sake of the camera."
Lin Yourong nodded slightly, then noticed her phone vibrating on the coffee table, beeping with a message notification.
She put down the makeup mirror, picked up her phone, and saw that it was a message from Yu Huan.
Good morning, honey. Good luck with today's recording! I believe you'll amaze everyone.
Lin Yourong's smile deepened as her fingers tapped lightly on the screen: 'Thank you, darling.'
After sending the text, I replied with two grinning emojis.
The next pop-up speech bubble contained Yu Huan's message "Just got it" along with a biceps emoji, making both women chuckle simultaneously.
Upon hearing the sound, Lin Yourong glanced at Sister Ru and saw her looking at her phone screen. She immediately turned slightly to the side, preventing her from seeing.
Seeing this, Sister Ru chuckled twice and said, "Oh my, Su Su, you and Yu Huan are so sweet together!"
During the orderly preparations, time flew by, and before we knew it, it was already nine o'clock.
Sister Ru's phone rang again; it was the production team calling to inform Shen Mengchen and the camera crew that they were waiting outside.
Xing Yujia slung the neatly packed tote bag over her shoulder, took the script from Lin Yourong, and looked around again. After confirming that nothing had been forgotten, she and Sister Ru waited briefly in the living room.
The two of them had already agreed beforehand that they wouldn't appear on camera during this VCR recording.
Lin Yourong stopped at the door and carefully checked her makeup and attire in the mirror next to her.
After confirming that everything was correct, I reached out and opened the door.
Not far from the door, Shen Mengchen, who had been looking on anxiously, immediately smiled and quickly walked over to greet him.
After the two met, Shen Mengchen bowed slightly and introduced herself in a warm manner: "Hello Lin Su, I am your agent, Shen Mengchen."
Lin Yourong glanced at the camera, even though they had met beforehand and she knew that Shen Mengchen was her agent.
But in front of the camera, she still pretended to be meeting him for the first time, showing a polite and appropriate smile and nodding slightly in response.
"Hello, nice to meet you."
(End of this chapter)