yournovel Chapter 436 This is my love and support for you!
Chapter 436 This is my love and support for you!
Chapter 436 This is my love and support for you!
Amidst laughter and cheers, the six-inch cake was completely devoured.
Yu Huan accompanied Lao Lin as they strolled to the terrace.
The night sky was sparsely populated with stars, a few glimmers of light twinkling, and a gentle breeze carried a slight chill, yet it also made people feel exceptionally comfortable.
The two stood behind the railing, and in the time it takes to smoke a cigarette, they chatted aimlessly about trivial matters at work.
After the father-in-law and son-in-law returned to the living room, Old Lin told his mother-in-law that he wanted to go home.
At this moment, the fatigue on Lao Lin's face became even more apparent, and his eyes revealed an undisguised weariness.
Seeing this, Yu Huan didn't try to stop them. She just followed behind the elderly couple, preparing to change her shoes and intending to see them downstairs.
"Dad, you need to get some rest when you get back. Look at your complexion, it's not as rosy and radiant as it used to be." Lin Yourong sat on the sofa with her arms wrapped around her knees, her eyes full of concern.
Old Lin turned his head slightly when he heard this.
A gentle smile appeared on his face as he replied to Lin Yourong, "Your dad is still in pretty good health. It's just that I've been busy with work lately and I'm feeling a bit tired. I'll go back and get some sleep, and I'm sure I'll be back to normal."
After saying that, he turned his head and looked at Yu Huan, who was bending down to change her shoes.
He quickly waved his hand and said in a light tone, "Xiao Yu, no need to see me off. The hallway is brightly lit, we can see the way ourselves."
The mother-in-law also pushed open the front door and nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right, we're not so old that we can't walk yet."
Seeing that the elderly couple were so determined, Yu Huan hadn't even changed her shoes before they both stepped out the door.
He paused for a moment, then straightened up and said, "Okay, Dad, drive carefully on the road, and remember to call or text us when you get home."
As soon as she finished speaking, Sister Ru said goodbye with great enthusiasm: "Uncle Lin, Aunt Fang, please take care!"
Xing Yujia quickly followed, raising her voice slightly: "Uncle and Aunt, take care."
Old Lin followed his mother-in-law across the threshold. Hearing the voice, he turned around with a smile and replied, "Alright, you should all get some rest too. Don't stay out too late. Everyone's been very busy lately, so take care of yourselves."
After saying that, he gently patted his coat pocket to make sure his car keys and phone were inside, then smiled and slowly closed the door.
Yu Huan turned around and walked back, sitting down next to Lin Yourong, her gaze falling on the petite Wang Weiwei.
She was lying quietly on one side of the sofa, covered tightly with a soft blanket. Judging from her appearance, she had clearly fallen into a deep sleep again in the short time it takes to smoke a cigarette.
Yu Huan couldn't help but sigh softly, "They're at the age where they're growing, they can fall asleep anytime, anywhere."
Sister Ru reached out and gently stroked Wang Weiwei's hair, smiling as she said, "That's how kids are. They have no worries, they're carefree, and they can sleep whenever they want."
"That's true." Yu Huan smiled and casually replied.
He put his hands behind his head and leaned back comfortably on the sofa. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the wall clock and realized that it was already 9:30.
He couldn't help but wonder, why hasn't Sister Ru shown any sign of leaving yet?
Although it's his birthday today, and it would be nice to get together and have some fun, everyone is clearly a bit tired after a long day.
Sister Ru stared at the TV screen, and the witty lines of the domineering CEO Wang Yaoqing made her chuckle softly twice.
A moment later, as if suddenly pulled out of the plot, she turned to Lin Yourong and said, "Susu, hurry up and check if there's anything you've forgotten to pack. It's getting late."
"I've already packed it in my bag," Lin Yourong replied softly.
This conversation left Yu Huan completely bewildered.
He subconsciously reached out and put his arm around Lin Yourong's shoulder. Just as he was about to ask a question, Lin Yourong seemed to know what he was thinking and turned her head to explain softly, "Darling, I have to stay at a hotel for a day and won't be back until tomorrow night."
As soon as she finished speaking, Sister Ru added, "The production team will be here early tomorrow morning to record a VCR. The schedule is very tight, and since we need to film on location, we'll have to stay in a hotel."
"Oh, I see." A look of understanding appeared on Yu Huan's face.
Tomorrow, Thursday, is the day that "I Am a Singer" will officially begin recording.
He patted Lin Yourong's shoulder, his eyes full of concern, and said, "Get some rest as soon as you get to the hotel. You have a performance tomorrow. If anything happens, remember to call me anytime."
"I know, you should go to bed early too. You've been busy all day and must be tired." Lin Yourong nodded slightly, stretched her feet, which were clad in knitted socks, under the coffee table, neatly slipped on her slippers, and then slowly stood up.
Yu Huan watched her retreating figure heading straight towards the bedroom and suddenly felt a pang of unease.
I was planning to surprise her tonight, but things have changed so much.
Having shared a bed for so many days, they had grown accustomed to each other's company. Suddenly having to sleep alone brought a wave of unease, leaving them feeling empty inside.
Sister Ru turned around, picked up the handbag that was on the back of the sofa, and put her phone inside.
Seeing this, Xing Yujia quickly tidied herself up and prepared to leave.
Sister Ru's gaze lingered on Yu Huan for a moment. Seeing his appearance as if shrouded in a low-pressure atmosphere, she couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth and reveal a mischievous smile.
"Yu Huan, you're still newlyweds. It's only been one night apart, and you're already so distracted. Look at your gloomy face. If someone who didn't know the situation saw you, they would think you were going to be separated for a year or two."
Upon hearing these half-joking words, Xing Yujia couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hand, trying hard to suppress her laughter, afraid that she might accidentally burst out laughing.
Yu Huan snapped out of her daze, and a warm smile returned to her face.
He said slowly, "I'm just worried about her performance tomorrow. After all, 'I Am a Singer' has such a high level of attention and the competition is so fierce. She must be under a lot of pressure. As a family member, it's only natural for me to be a little worried."
Sister Ru nodded slightly after hearing his words, her eyes filled with a hint of teasing: "I must say, you've really been a dutiful family member, helping with songwriting and arrangement. Your logistical support is impeccable. In my opinion, if Su Su performs well on stage, she'll bring you back a singing king trophy."
Lin Yourong came out of the bedroom carrying her luggage bag and happened to hear what Sister Ru said. She immediately glared at her in annoyance.
She scolded playfully, "Sister Ru, what are you saying? It's not that easy to win the championship."
Sister Ru, however, responded with a smile: "Although it's not easy to win the championship in this competition, as the saying goes, a soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier! We always have to have some ambition, right?"
"Honey, no matter what, I believe in you from the bottom of my heart. In my eyes, you'll always be the best! Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just relax and sing like you normally do!" Yu Huan encouraged her.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong's previously tense expression relaxed slightly, a faint smile appeared on her lips, and she nodded gently.
She placed her bag on the shoe rack, looked up, and replied with a determined gaze, "Yes, I will do my best."
Yu Huan smiled brightly, then stood up.
His gaze inadvertently drifted to the side, where he saw Wang Weiwei sleeping soundly, her chubby little face flushed red, just like a ripe red apple.
The adults chatted freely on the sidelines, their voices rising and falling in waves.
However, she was not disturbed by the noisy atmosphere at all and continued to sleep soundly and sweetly.
"Baby~ Baby~ Wake up~" Sister Ru bent down and gently pushed her shoulder.
Wang Weiwei only made two soft humming sounds from her nose, moved her little head slightly, and then fell asleep again, showing her adorable clumsiness.
"Sister Ru, let's not wake her up. I'll just carry her downstairs and let her continue sleeping in the car," Yu Huan said softly as she moved closer to the little one.
Sister Ru smiled and nodded gently, replying, "That's fine too."
Yu Huan passed by Sister Ru, then bent down, supporting Wang Weiwei's back with one hand and reaching under her knees with the other. With a little effort, he lifted her up, along with the blanket wrapped around her.
Wang Weiwei subconsciously snuggled closer to Yu Huan. After peeking at Yu Huan's face through her eyes, she quickly closed them again, muttering "Godfather" before falling into a deep sleep once more.
Its endearing appearance brought smiles to everyone's faces.
Yu Huan held Wang Weiwei in his arms, not even bothering to change his shoes, and simply turned to ask Lin Yourong to help him put on his mask.
After everything was ready, he followed behind Lin Yourong and Sister Ru and strode out of the house.
Xing Yujia carried some odds and ends in her hands and walked at the back at a leisurely pace.
She watched Yu Huan's tall figure walk down the stairs, then raised her hand to the door and asked in a raised voice, "Brother Huan, did you bring your keys?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan raised her eyebrows slightly, thinking to herself that this assistant was quite thoughtful.
Amidst the continuous sound of footsteps, he replied without turning his head, "I brought it. You can close the door without worry."
"Okay." After receiving the reply, Xing Yujia closed the door gently.
The group filed down the stairs.
With each step Yu Huan took, each step down a staircase, she would deliberately slow down, trying to make her movements as steady as possible.
Stepping out of the building, the air outside is fresher and more pleasant than indoors.
The temperature was clearly not as biting as it had been a few days ago. Although the breeze still carried a chill, it was gentler and more palatable; it brushed against my cheeks and made me feel refreshed.
The streetlights stood tall by the roadside, casting a dim yellow glow that dappled the ground.
The little Audi was parked crookedly on one side of the entrance to the corridor.
Sister Ru reached out and opened the back door. Seeing this, Yu Huan bent down and carefully placed Wang Weiwei on the seat. Then she carefully tucked the blanket around her to make sure she wouldn't catch a cold.
"Yu Huan, you're so thoughtful, you'll definitely be a good father in the future," Sister Ru praised sincerely in a low voice.
“That’s right!” Yu Huan raised her chin slightly, took a step back, and closed the car door.
His gaze swept across the car and landed on Lin Yourong, who had already moved to the passenger side. He said with a smile, "Wife, wait a minute. I bought something for you today, and it's still in the car. I was so busy all day that I forgot to bring it to you when I got home."
"Oh? What is it?" Lin Yourong, who was about to open the car door and get in, paused when she heard this.
Yu Huan smiled gently and said mysteriously, "You'll find out when you come with me."
Lin Yourong initially guessed it might be skincare products, but seeing Yu Huan's mysterious demeanor, she felt it was unlikely, and her curiosity grew stronger.
She followed closely behind Yu Huan, walking to the garage door.
Lin Yourong glanced back at the small Audi that was slowly reversing, then said softly to Yu Huan, who was crouching down to open the door, "So mysterious..."
Yu Huan smiled, gripped the handles of the roller shutter with both hands, and pushed it upwards with force, immediately breaking the surrounding silence with a whooshing sound.
He clapped his hands, dusted them off, and then stepped out to turn on the light.
With a crisp "click," the dim incandescent light instantly turned on, enveloping the entire garage in a hazy glow.
He turned slightly to the side, looking at Lin Yourong with tender eyes, and said softly, "I've said before that I've never bought you anything decent, and I don't know if it suits your taste or if you'll like it."
Lin Yourong's eyes, peeking out from between her hat brim and mask, sparkled like stars in the night sky.
Hearing Yu Huan's words, she smiled and walked to the back of the BMW.
Yu Huan reached out and opened the trunk that held her heartfelt sentiments.
In an instant, two exquisite gift bags, one large and one small, came into Lin Yourong's view.
Yu Huan raised her finger, pointed to the small gift bag, chuckled, and said, "Ta-da! This is it!"
Lin Yourong's gaze was instantly drawn to it. She first noticed the prominent VCA logo on the gift bag, and her heart stirred slightly. Then she glanced at the La Mer bag next to it, and her surprise and emotion intertwined instantly.
Subconsciously, she reached out and pinched Yu Huan's buttocks, her voice trembling slightly, filled with barely concealed emotion: "You said you'd just buy me a set of skincare products... why... did you buy me such expensive jewelry instead..."
"Haha, as expected of my wife, she has such a discerning eye! She doesn't even need to open it to see what it is; she can tell it's jewelry at a glance!" Yu Huan joked with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong let out a soft "humph" through her nose, displaying a slightly arrogant air.
She reached into the small gift bag and took out a box, her slender fingers untying the ribbon on it.
Upon opening the box, a beautiful carnelian four-leaf clover necklace lay inside, gleaming with a warm luster under the light.
"Honey, look, you're about to participate in such an important performance, and I've been thinking about getting you a special gift. This necklace isn't just a piece of jewelry; it carries all my love and support for you. It's like I'm right beside you, giving you endless strength and courage—"
However, before he could finish speaking, Lin Yourong interrupted him playfully, "You're so glib!"
She looked up and met Yu Huan's gaze.
Tears welled up in Lin Yourong's eyes, and her voice, choked by her mask, said, "When you buy things outside, you always talk about value for money. Why did you suddenly buy me this kind of jewelry... this kind of jewelry that, apart from the brand value, is probably worthless in your eyes?"
Yu Huan took a small step forward, gently placed her hand on her shoulder, and said with a smile, "What's the point of talking about value? This is my love and support for you! It can't be measured in money!"
Lin Yourong sniffed, tears welling up in her eyes, but she still scolded, "You're so good at coaxing people."
She carefully picked up the necklace, handed it to Yu Huan, turned slightly to the side, and whispered, "Darling, please put it on for me."
"Okay." Yu Huan smiled and nodded, solemnly taking the necklace with both hands, gently wrapping it around Lin Yourong's fair neck, and then fastening the clasp.
Yu Huan rubbed the four-leaf clover in her palm, trying to transfer her warmth to it.
He warmed it up a bit and then stuffed it into Lin Yourong's collar.
It must be said that at this moment, he himself felt quite a sense of ritual.
Lin Yourong raised her hand and gently stroked her clothes, her fingertips feeling the necklace through the fabric. She said softly, "It's your birthday today, and I haven't bought you any gift."
"Silly girl, look, you celebrated my Gregorian birthday, and today you invited so many people to celebrate my Lunar birthday. The house is so lively and bustling. Your thoughtfulness is the best gift in the world to me, more precious than anything else." Yu Huan looked at her with gentle yet firm eyes.
Lin Yourong tilted her head slightly, took Yu Huan's hand, and said, "Darling, you can take the skincare products home first."
"Ah."
After Yu Huan responded, she didn't rush upstairs. Instead, she and Lin Yourong embraced for a moment in the dimly lit garage.
This warmth did not last long.
The headlights of the small Audi outside the garage flashed twice, instantly pulling them back to reality from their sweet atmosphere.
The young couple parted, smiled at each other, and then walked out of the garage together.
Sister Ru rolled down the car window, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. She clicked her tongue and said, "What are you two doing? It's just one night apart, but look at this commotion, it's like you're going through some life-or-death separation."
But as soon as she finished speaking, Sister Ru hurriedly slapped her cheek lightly: "Pah, pah, pah! Look at my foul mouth, always saying such unlucky things."
Lin Yourong was initially a little embarrassed when Ru Jie and Xing Yujia caught them having an intimate moment, but upon seeing this, she couldn't help but chuckle and went around to the passenger side to get in the car.
Yu Huan carried the gift bag in one hand and waved the other: "Remember to message me when you get to the hotel. Call me if anything comes up."
(End of this chapter)