CIATB Chapter 517 Just be smug.
Chapter 517 Just be smug.
The young couple strolled leisurely upstairs, one after the other.
Warm yellow light poured down from above, casting their shadows long and slanted.
Occasionally, the two would inadvertently move closer to each other, and their shadows would intimately overlap and intertwine.
The young couple would occasionally exchange a few words in hushed tones, their soft laughter echoing in the quiet hallway.
Before long, they arrived at their own front door.
Just as Yu Huan was about to take out her keys from her pocket, her fingertips barely touching the key ring, the door was slowly pushed open from the inside.
The mother-in-law stood at the door with a smile, her eyes full of affection, and gently greeted, "I just changed my shoes and heard your footsteps coming upstairs. Come in quickly."
Yu Huan's lips curled up into a gentle smile.
He stepped onto the threshold and said without thinking, "Mom, you don't really need to change your shoes, do you?"
Lin Yourong followed closely behind him. Hearing this straightforward statement, she couldn't help but raise her hand and poke his lower back with her index finger, saying reproachfully, "Mom was wearing hard-soled leather shoes and walked quite a distance. Changing into slippers will allow your feet to relax a bit."
“That’s right, slippers are more comfortable.” The mother-in-law nodded in agreement, her smile undiminished.
Yu Huan immediately looked enlightened, nodded slightly, and said with a smile, "I've learned something. Rongrong is so thoughtful."
As she spoke, she turned her head, raised an eyebrow at Lin Yourong, and gave her a wink.
This small gesture made her smile, her eyes filled with sweetness.
In the living room, Lao Lin and Zhang Ye sat on the soft sofa, chatting and laughing about trivial and interesting things from the past.
Ji Meng stood by the coffee table, fiddling with the TV remote, slowly adjusting the channels.
The mother-in-law looked at the young couple bending down to change their shoes, a gentle smile on her face, and asked, "Yourong, do you have any fruit or snacks at home? Where are they?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong immediately quickened her pace in changing her shoes.
She quickly changed into her slippers, straightened her back, and replied crisply, "Yes, the fruit is in the cupboard, and the snacks are in the TV cabinet. I'll go prepare them right away."
"Okay, Yourong, go get some snacks, I'll wash the fruit for you." As soon as the mother-in-law finished speaking, she walked briskly towards the kitchen.
Yu Huan thought to himself that he couldn't be idle right now, so he quickly followed behind his mother-in-law to prepare tea for everyone.
Before long, the coffee table was filled with several baskets of fruit and snacks.
Since there are quite a few people here, and everyone is sitting on the sofa, it will inevitably feel a bit crowded.
So, Yu Huan pulled over a small stool, sat on one side of the coffee table, held a steaming cup of tea in one hand and casually scrolled through her phone screen with the other.
The mother-in-law opened a red pomelo, skillfully peeled off a few segments, then stood up slightly and handed it to Yu Huan first: "Xiao Yu, come and try this pomelo. It looks very juicy, so it should be pretty good."
Seeing this, Yu Huan quickly and carefully placed the cup on the coffee table, then reached out and took the pomelo.
His face beamed with a bright smile, and he said sweetly, "Thank you, Mom!"
"Don't be so polite with me," the mother-in-law said with a smile.
Yu Huan used her fingers to easily tear open the thin skin of the pomelo, broke off a segment, and took a small bite.
The rich juice burst in his mouth, and the sweet taste quickly spread to every part of his taste buds, making his eyes light up.
He was just about to offer his praise.
Just then, Zhang Ye jokingly said with a smile, "Sister Fang, you seem to value your son-in-law quite a bit."
Upon hearing this, the mother-in-law's gentle smile deepened.
While peeling a pomelo with her hands, she said, "It's all mutual. Xiao Yu values my son, so of course I value him too. You Rong is a very carefree child, and sometimes she seems a bit off. Fortunately, Xiao Yu is by her side, and he considers everything for her. That makes me feel at ease."
Yu Huan coughed lightly at the praise and quickly said, "Mom, you flatter me too much. I just did what I was supposed to do."
Old Lin took a leisurely sip of tea, then continued the conversation, saying, "It's enough that these two people can support and take care of each other."
Zhang Ye nodded slightly, agreeing with certainty: "Xiao Yu and You Rong look like a perfect match, and they share common interests and topics. One is good at singing, and the other can write songs. Their future days will definitely be more and more enjoyable and sweet."
"Ahem, the fact that Yu Huan can write songs really surprised Rongrong. It was quite an eye-opener. At first, she just thought he was humorous and handsome." Ji Meng suddenly interjected.
As soon as she said that, Lin Yourong's ears turned red instantly.
Her lips twitched slightly as she tried to refute, but she suddenly found herself speechless and at a loss for words.
Instinctively, she raised her hand and punched Ji Meng's arm, saying in a slightly reproachful tone, "What are you saying! When did I ever have such a big surprise? I don't need glasses!"
Lin Yourong's amusing reaction made everyone burst into laughter.
Yu Huan reacted even more strongly. She had a large segment of pomelo stuffed in her mouth. When she heard this, she almost choked. She quickly suppressed her throat and coughed a few times before finally managing to swallow the pomelo.
At that moment, the TV show "Day Day Up" was playing.
Amidst Wang Han's highly infectious hosting voice and the humorous background noise of the various ornaments, Lao Lin slightly bent down, gently placed the cup in his hand on the coffee table, and then leaned back comfortably on the sofa.
The elderly father clearly noticed his daughter's embarrassment, and with a smile on his lips, he changed the subject at the right moment:
"Xiao Yu, you recorded 'Day Day Up' before the New Year. How did you do?"
However, perhaps because of Yu Huan's previous reaction, Lin Yourong was quite dissatisfied. She snorted softly and then took over the conversation, saying, "Dad, he performed very well. He was humorous and witty on stage, making the audience laugh out loud. Even Wang Han praised him highly and said he wanted to recruit him to the TV station."
"Oh?" Old Lin raised his eyebrows in surprise and pushed up his glasses.
His eyes were full of curiosity as he looked Yu Huan up and down, who was eating a pomelo. He said half-jokingly, "Is that really true? Wang Shuji is trying to steal someone from me?"
Upon seeing this, the mother-in-law couldn't help but smile.
Old Lin quickly turned his gaze to Lin Yourong on the side and continued, "Yourong, I remember you mentioned before that you went to watch the recording. Tell us in detail what skills Xiao Yu showed on 'Day Day Up' that made Wang Shuji even consider poaching him."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan quickly swallowed the pomelo she hadn't had time to savor and interrupted, "Rongrong is exaggerating. Uncle Wang was just joking around on stage to liven things up. How could he possibly recruit me to the TV station!"
"Oh? Is that so?" Old Lin frowned slightly, seemingly lost in thought, and pressed Lin Yourong for an answer: "How was Xiao Yu's performance on stage?"
Lin Yourong coughed lightly, briefly recalled the scene, and then began to speak:
"Uncle Wang asked him to showcase his talents, and he first gave a very impressive poetry recitation. Then, halfway through the show, he wrote some calligraphy. I watched from below the stage and felt that his calligraphy was quite impressive. However, his eloquence was also quite good, and his witty remarks made everyone on and off stage laugh."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ye couldn't help but give a thumbs up and praise, "Xiao Yu is truly multi-talented! I never knew he could write calligraphy!"
“After all, he’s a liberal arts student, and his father-in-law is a Chinese language teacher, so it’s not surprising that he can write calligraphy.” The mother-in-law smiled kindly, then suddenly continued, “Actually, working at a TV station is a good idea. There are many opportunities to showcase yourself. With Xiao Yu’s talent, he can shine wherever he goes.”
Upon hearing this, Old Lin frowned even more deeply and said in a deep voice, "He has his own career now, and it's going very well. Why would he go to the TV station?"
Seeing this, Zhang Ye leaned forward slightly and glanced at the old couple's faces.
After a moment's thought, she smiled and agreed, "Xiao Yu is doing quite well right now. He's successful in his career and his love life is sweet and blissful. He's got a double harvest! And who knows, he might even make a name for himself in songwriting in the future and create more popular works."
Upon hearing this, Old Lin's brows gradually relaxed.
After a moment's thought, he smiled gently and spoke slowly:
"Xiao Yu is a liberal arts student after all, and her writing skills are quite strong. To a certain extent, songwriting relies on this solid foundation in writing. Take the songs she wrote for You Rong before, for example. The lyrics are delicate and insightful, full of depth. Every line seems to bring a scene to mind, instantly pulling the listener into the scene depicted in the song. She must have put in a lot of effort behind the scenes."
Yu Huan scratched his head, saying, "Dad, your praise is making me a little embarrassed."
The voice just fell.
Ji Meng laughed and jokingly interjected, "Yu Huan, what are you embarrassed about? You can't even handle a few compliments from Uncle Lin?"
Lin Yourong nodded in agreement, a slight smile playing on her lips, her eyes full of laughter. She added jokingly, "That's right, he's usually so thick-skinned, but I never expected him to be so shy in front of my dad today."
"That's a good thing about Xiao Yu; he should be more generous in public," the mother-in-law said with a smile, seemingly defending her son-in-law.
Lin Yourong's lips moved slightly, and she was filled with doubt.
This scoundrel has never been honest since he met her. He's always up to something, full of tricks and schemes in front of her.
But how could she say these words in front of everyone? She hesitated for a moment, then swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue, only giving Yu Huan a light glare.
Yu Huan keenly noticed Lin Yourong's subtle movement and quickly laughed it off.
He chuckled and echoed his mother-in-law, "Mom, you understand me best. When you're out in the world, you can't be timid and hesitant. Take the hospital, for example. Dad casually mentioned he had a daughter. If I hadn't been bold enough to strike up a conversation, how would I have had the chance to meet such a wonderful girl like Rongrong?"
As he spoke, he turned his head, his eyes full of doting affection, and looked at Lin Yourong.
Lin Yourong felt uncomfortable under his direct gaze, so she coughed lightly and turned her head away.
But the upward curve at the corner of her mouth couldn't be hidden.
Ji Meng observed this scene and teased with a mischievous smile, "Oh, you two are openly showing off your love, aren't you? I'm almost sick of the sweetness."
Yu Huan grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth, and half-jokingly retorted, "Ji Meng, you're too easily hurt, aren't you? Once you switch to this single perspective, does everything seem like dog food to you?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Meng rolled her eyes at him angrily and said repeatedly, "Get lost! You're so smug."
Old Lin couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Young people just love to bicker."
"Isn't this wonderful? The house is so lively and bustling," my mother-in-law said with a smile. "We were the same way back then. When the sisters started arguing, they could argue so fiercely that the roof would almost fall off. It was rare for things to be quiet..."
The adults chatted amongst themselves, gradually shifting the topic to the past.
Amidst the casual chatter, Yu Huan had lost interest in "Day Day Up" and, feeling utterly bored, lowered his head, took out his phone, and started scrolling.
I casually opened Weibo, swiped my finger across the screen, and clicked on the topic page for "I Am a Singer".
Previously, all the Weibo posts that revealed information about the show were from alternate accounts, and they were either forcibly deleted or the accounts were shut down, indicating very strict control.
But now that the broadcast is approaching, it seems that the restrictions have been completely lifted.
Even some entertainment marketing accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers have made a big fuss about it, saying bluntly that Lin Su, as a replacement singer, performed "Time Thief" as her first song.
Yu Huan looked at the most popular Weibo post, which had over a thousand replies in the comments section. Her curiosity was piqued, so she casually clicked on it.
The comments, arranged by the number of likes, came into his view one by one.
The top-rated comment: "Seriously? 'The Wind Rises' is so popular right now, and Lin Su isn't singing it? Why choose 'Time Thief' instead of such a popular song? I really don't understand this move. What were they thinking?"
The second comment read: "Lin Su missed a golden opportunity! Shouldn't she have taken advantage of her fresh start, while the audience still had a sense of novelty towards her, and given us a spectacular performance?"
The third comment reads: 'While the slow-paced song "Time Thief" is a classic, it's completely unsuitable for a competition. They chose the wrong song.'
Another comment was full of disappointment: 'I had high hopes for Lin Su, but she chose such a song. 'Time Thief' was too bland. I'm really worried she'll be eliminated in the first round; it would be such a pity to be knocked out in the first round.' (End of Chapter)