novelslam Chapter 474 That's really bad luck.
Chapter 474 That's really bad luck.
Chapter 474 That's really bad luck.
As soon as Yu Huan finished speaking, a relieved smile instantly appeared on his uncle's face.
He reached out and squeezed Yu Huan's arm, saying with emotion, "Great! Your uncle has been eagerly waiting to drink your wedding wine. It must be a grand and spectacular affair, so that everyone can have a good time!"
While they were talking, the aunt must have overheard their conversation. Instead of serving tea, she hurried out of the house with a bulging red envelope in her hand.
She walked straight up to Lin Yourong, handed her the red envelope, and said warmly, "Yourong, this is a small gift from your aunt and uncle. It's not much, but it's our token of appreciation. It's your first time here, so you can't go back empty-handed."
When Lin Yourong saw the red envelope her aunt handed over, she instinctively withdrew her hand slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes.
Seeing this, Yu Huan gently nudged Lin Yourong with her elbow.
With a gentle smile on his face, he said, "Rongrong, this is a token of your uncle and aunt's goodwill. Please accept it."
Lin Yourong raised her head, first looking at Yu Huan beside her, then turning her gaze to her uncle and aunt, whose faces were full of sincerity.
She hesitated for a moment, considering the social obligations involved, and finally accepted the red envelope with both hands.
With a respectful and grateful expression, she said softly, "Thank you, Uncle. Thank you, Aunt."
The uncle nodded in satisfaction, his wrinkles smoothing out with a smile.
He said earnestly, "We're all family, so let's not be formal. As long as you two can live a good and harmonious life, that's our greatest wish as elders."
Aunt Lin took Lin Yourong's hand and said kindly, "Yourong, come visit us often when you have time. Although we live in the mountains and it's not as bustling as the city, we are all very honest and will make you feel comfortable. This is your home, so please don't feel like a stranger."
Lin Yourong replied sincerely, "Okay, Aunt. This year's Chinese New Year was too rushed. I'll definitely come back to have more fun next time I have time."
Yu Huan picked up the conversation at the right moment: "Uncle, Aunt, we really have to go now, otherwise it will be too late to visit Uncle and Uncle's family for the New Year."
"Okay, you guys go ahead. Drive carefully on the road and be safe." Uncle nodded with a smile.
After saying goodbye to their aunt and uncle, the young couple turned and walked towards the BMW parked to the side.
Yu Huan gentlemanly opened the car door and let Lin Yourong get in first, then he walked around to the driver's side and got in himself.
The little BMW started and leisurely drove out of my uncle's yard.
Yu Huan gripped the steering wheel with both hands, glanced through the car window at her uncle and aunt who were waving incessantly, and quickly raised a hand to wave back.
The car moved smoothly along the road we had come from, and the scenery on both sides slowly receded like a slideshow.
Lin Yourong leaned back in her chair, her gaze lingering on the red envelope for a moment.
She turned to Yu Huan and said, "Your uncle and aunt are really nice people, very warm and welcoming, and they seem very genuine."
Yu Huan nodded gently, a faint smile appearing on her face, full of memories of the past, and said, "They have always been very good to me, otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to visit my uncle's house so often when I was a child."
Lin Yourong tilted her head slightly, and her long, black hair slid down to her shoulders.
Her eyes sparkled with curiosity as she asked softly, "How much older is your cousin than you? My uncle seems quite old to me."
Yu Huan's gaze fell through the windshield onto the distant, rolling mountains. Although the mountains were not high, they appeared exceptionally magnificent under the sunlight.
“My uncle turned sixty last year, and my cousin is nine years older than me. When I was little, I came here mainly to play with him. I would run around all day, jumping and playing, doing all sorts of naughty things.” As he finished speaking, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing a warm smile.
"Oh." Lin Yourong nodded slightly.
Yu Huan glanced at the red envelope in her hand, a smile playing on her lips, and teased, "This red envelope looks really thick. Aren't you even a little curious about how much money is inside? Why don't you open it and see?"
Lin Yourong rolled her eyes slightly, but still turned to the side and slapped the red envelope on the armrest box with a "thud," saying in a sweet voice, "No matter how much is inside, I don't want it. You can keep it."
Yu Huan was slightly taken aback, and her gaze, which had been focused on the road, briefly shifted to Lin Yourong: "You don't want the red envelopes, but you give them all to me. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
Lin Yourong stretched out her slender fingers and tapped the red envelope on the armrest box, a serious expression on her face: "It's obvious that my uncle doesn't earn money easily, so let's find a chance to return it."
"No problem! I'll listen to you!" Yu Huan smiled brightly.
He held the steering wheel with one hand and picked up the red envelope with the other, gently rubbing it in his palm to feel its thickness.
Then, he stepped on the brake, brought the car to a slow stop, and bent down to open the red envelope.
"Wow, a whole two thousand yuan! Your uncle and aunt are so generous. This is enough to prove that they are genuinely satisfied and fond of you, their nephew's wife." Yu Huan exclaimed in surprise, then slowly stepped on the gas.
Hearing his exaggerated tone, Lin Yourong couldn't help but glare at him, but the corners of her mouth turned up, full of unconcealed joy.
Under the same clear blue sky.
Old Yu sat in front of his house, basking in the rare warmth of the winter sun, a contented expression on his face. In his right hand he held a steaming cup of tea, while in his left hand he held a burning cigarette.
Suddenly, a booming sound, growing louder as it approached, shattered the tranquility.
Old Yu glanced in the direction of the sound and saw a motorcycle speeding toward his front yard before coming to a steady stop.
A burly young man stepped off the car; it was his nephew, Yu Songnian.
Seeing this, Lao Yu casually put the teacup on the ground and took out a box of Furongwang cigarettes from his pocket.
"Fourth Uncle! Happy New Year!" Yu Songnian shouted in a loud voice, his voice full of youthful vigor.
"Happy New Year!" Old Yu replied with a smile, picking up a cigarette from the cigarette box with his index finger and thumb, and stretching his arm forward.
Upon seeing this, Yu Songnian's face beamed with a simple and honest smile. He walked over to Old Yu in a few steps, took the cigarette and put it in his mouth. Then, leaning to one side, he craned his neck and looked around the room.
"Where's Huan-ge?" he asked, fumbling for a lighter in his pocket.
Old Yu slowly bent down to pick up the teacup from the ground, took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and said, "He and your sister-in-law went out to visit relatives early this morning. They probably won't be back until noon. They'll also be visiting your house then..." He paused slightly, then asked curiously, "Songnian, is there something you need from him?" "No wonder I didn't see the car here," Yu Songnian glanced around, lit a cigarette, and said, "Nothing much, Fourth Uncle. I'm going to Qianqian's house to wish her a Happy New Year."
A knowing glint flashed in Old Yu's eyes, and his smile deepened. He said in a slightly teasing tone, "Oh, going to Qianqian's house to wish her a Happy New Year! Songnian, getting married and starting a career are two major events in life. This year, you should settle down and let your fourth uncle drink your wedding wine as soon as possible."
Yu Songnian took a deep drag of his cigarette, the smoke slowly dissipating in the air. He chuckled and joked, "Sure, but then, Fourth Uncle, you'll have to be my witness. I've decided on you for that role!"
As the uncle and nephew were chatting and laughing, Teacher Wu came out of the bedroom and walked lightly to the front door.
She smiled and continued, "Songnian, your fourth uncle is going to be the officiant at his nephew's wedding, so it's his duty. When the time comes, make him wear that suit he's been saving, and he'll definitely exude confidence and won't make you look bad."
"Happy New Year, Fourth Aunt!" Yu Songnian turned around upon hearing the voice, looked at Teacher Wu, and greeted her warmly.
Just as he was about to continue the joke, his gaze suddenly fell on the scarf around Ms. Wu's neck, and his eyes widened immediately: "Oh my! Fourth Aunt! LV! A luxury item!"
Teacher Wu raised her hand to touch the soft, smooth cashmere scarf and said with a smile, "It was a gift from your sister-in-law."
Yu Songnian, full of curiosity, stepped forward and examined it closely. Then he gave a thumbs up and praised in a deep voice, "As expected of Sister Rong, a rich woman, she has excellent taste! This scarf on Fourth Aunt has instantly elevated her entire demeanor by several levels."
Ms. Wu's eyes narrowed into slits with laughter in the sunlight after being praised, but she changed the subject and said seriously, "You'd better make a good impression when you visit Qianqian's family for the New Year this time, and try to get your marriage settled as soon as possible."
Old Yu casually tossed his cigarette butt on the ground, stomped it out with his heel, and continued the conversation, saying, "Song Nian's mouth is as sweet as honey now. As long as he behaves himself, there definitely won't be any problems."
"Thank you for your kind words, Fourth Uncle!" Yu Songnian said, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, after clasping his hands in a fist salute. He then turned around and said, "Then I'll be going now!"
After saying that, he leaped onto his motorcycle without wearing a helmet and sped away like lightning.
As Teacher Wu watched Yu Songnian's departing figure, she said to Old Yu with a slight sigh, "Time really flies, like a gust of wind. In the blink of an eye, these little ones are all about to get married and start their own families."
Old Yu took a sip of tea, the steam rising in front of him, and said with deep sympathy, "Yes, in my mind, Huanhuan is still a little girl, but suddenly she's grown up and is already of marriageable age."
The couple chatted casually for a few minutes, exchanging a few words.
Teacher Wu glanced up casually and saw two women walking side by side across the street, chatting happily as they walked toward her.
I immediately recognized one of them as Third Sister-in-law and the other as Wang Hui. They seemed very warm and friendly amidst their laughter and chatter.
Seeing that the two seemed to be heading towards her home, she turned around and quickly walked into the main room, deftly carrying two chairs to the doorway for the guests to sit down.
As soon as the rather tall Wang Huigang stepped into the front square, a warm smile spread across her face, and she called out in a clear and loud voice, "Happy New Year!"
Old Yu quickly stood up with his teacup in hand, smiling as he replied, "Happy New Year." Then, he looked at his third sister-in-law beside him and said, "Third sister-in-law, Happy New Year."
Third Sister-in-law nodded with a smile, just about to respond to Lao Yu and wish him a Happy New Year.
Looking around casually, my gaze was suddenly drawn to the unique scarf around Ms. Wu's neck.
The gentle smile on her face vanished instantly, replaced by a look of surprise. She blurted out, "Xiao Wu, where did you buy this scarf?"
Wang Hui followed her third sister-in-law's gaze and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes as well.
She subconsciously reached up and touched the scarf around her neck.
Both scarves are covered with LV's classic pattern, but no matter how you look at it, the scarf around Ms. Wu's neck is not only larger, but also looks more high-end.
"This was a gift from You Rong, she said it was for the New Year. This child is so thoughtful." Teacher Wu said with a light and gentle smile, gesturing to the chairs beside her and warmly inviting them to sit down.
Third Sister-in-law, however, quickly approached with a curious expression.
She stood between Teacher Wu and Wang Hui, touching the two scarves with both hands and carefully comparing them.
Then, as if unable to contain her amazement, she exclaimed, "Xiao Wu, the material of your scarf feels much finer and softer to the touch. It's clearly better than Wang Hui's! I heard Wang Hui say that this is called Louis Vuitton, right? If Rong Song gave it to me, then it must be genuine!"
Upon hearing this, especially when her third sister-in-law emphasized the word "really," Wang Hui's expression instantly became somewhat unnatural, and she managed to force a smile.
Ms. Wu noticed Wang Hui's embarrassment and quickly said gently, "It's probably because this is the first time I've worn this scarf, so it feels better to the touch. Maybe the material is different too..."
Before she finished speaking, she turned and walked towards the door, saying as she went, "Please sit down, I'll go pour you some tea."
Watching Teacher Wu's retreating figure, Wang Hui hurriedly said, "Sister Wu, I won't drink anymore! I have something to do!"
Third Sister-in-law asked with a puzzled look, "Wang Hui, didn't you say you were going to come and see my Huanhuan?"
“He went to pay New Year’s visits with You Rong,” Old Yu casually picked up the conversation.
Wang Hui's expression became increasingly unnatural, and her already stiff smile almost crumbled.
Her lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she seemed somewhat speechless.
After hesitating for a moment, he managed to squeeze out, "Oh... I see. That's really unfortunate. I'll come back later."
With that, he turned and took a step.
The third sister-in-law watched her hurried departure and a satisfied smile immediately appeared on her face.
Old Yu took in the whole scene and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
When Third Sister-in-law turned around, Old Yu asked with a gentle smile, "Third Sister-in-law, why did you go with Wang Hui? And you seemed to be chatting and laughing together."
Third Sister-in-law pulled up a chair and sat down, saying, "Oh, didn't I tell you yesterday that I was going to make steamed buns this morning? Brother Cheng said he wanted some, so I just brought them to him. Then I ran into Wang Hui, and she told me she wanted to come and see 'Brother Leader,' and that it would be best if she could take a picture with Huanhuan. She said some random things..."
At this point, she suddenly rolled her eyes, glancing at Wang Hui as she walked away, her face full of disdain: "All the way here, she kept showing off to me how expensive her clothes and shoes were, and she kept bragging about how good her scarf was, saying it was Louis Vuitton and cost about ten thousand yuan! But compared to Xiao Wu's scarf, in my opinion, it's probably a fake."
Teacher Wu came out with a cup of tea and couldn't help but chuckle when she heard this.
(End of this chapter)