CIATB Chapter 345 How can you be so good at fooling people?
Chapter 345 How can you be so good at fooling people?
Chapter 345 How can you be so good at fooling people?
Yu Songnian was being hugged by Yu Huan, who was chewing on a few bright red strawberries. His cheeks were bulging, and he mumbled indistinctly, "Hehe, okay, Huan-ge."
Old Yu walked around the coffee table, looked at the two cousins laughing and joking, shook his head helplessly, and sighed softly: "You're all married now, and you're still laughing and joking. You're really not serious at all."
The words fell.
Yu Songnian knew his uncle wasn't talking about him, so he smiled broadly and focused on eating strawberries.
"A man is a boy until he dies!" Yu Huan's words were resounding. He hooked his arm around Yu Songnian and pulled him along.
Old Yu chuckled at first, then pondered for a moment, realizing that there was a certain charm to these words...
Yu Huan released Yu Songnian's neck in front of the second bedroom door, but after pushing the door open, she did not see the movable clothes rack.
Lin Yourong has finished drying the clothes in the washing machine, or perhaps she moved them to the balcony of the master bedroom?
should be.
My mother-in-law might come over tomorrow to feed my daughter and give her a nap. If too many freshly washed clothes are hung in the bedroom, the humidity will be too high.
What's more, it was a gloomy, rainy day.
Yu Huan's mind raced, and she reached out to touch the handle of the security door to the terrace. Turning back to Old Yu, she said, "The layout of the old house is still a bit unsatisfactory. To get to the terrace, you have to go through the second bedroom."
Old Yu smiled slightly, his gaze leisurely sweeping around the second bedroom, and said, "This is already quite good. It's nice to have a terrace to stretch your legs. A suite in the city is not the same as one in the countryside. It's just the two of you living here most of the time."
"That's true." Yu Huan nodded slightly.
The moment the terrace door opened, a gust of damp, cold wind rushed in like a tide, instantly dissipating some of the warmth inside.
However, it meant nothing to these three grown men.
Yu Huan took the lead, squinting slightly as she stepped onto the terrace floor, braving the cold wind.
A damp, cold feeling crept up his trouser legs, but he still walked steadily to the sunroom, his gaze sweeping over the green plants.
The camellia branches and leaves swayed gently in the cold wind. This relatively cold-resistant variety was still full of vitality and bloomed in clusters.
Seeing that all the potted plants were safe and sound, he turned around and looked at Yu Songnian, who was handing Lao Yu a cigarette. A smile appeared on his lips: "Songnian, when are you and Qianqian going to get married?"
Yu Songnian put the cigarette pack in his pocket, took out a windproof lighter, and lit the cigarette for Lao Yu first.
When the topic came up, his honest smile spread across his face, and he said somewhat shyly, "Brother Huan, my mom keeps urging us to get engaged, and I want to hurry up too. But Qianqian said she wants to spend more time together."
Old Yu took a deep drag on his cigarette and gently patted Yu Songnian's shoulder.
While exhaling smoke that drifted in the wind, he slowly said, "Songnian, you and Qianqian are childhood sweethearts, which is a rare and precious fate. With such a deep emotional foundation and being from the same village, if she wants to spend more time together before getting married, you should respect her wishes. It's just a natural progression."
Yu Huan chimed in, "Song Nian, even though you grew up together, you should still create more little surprises for Qianqian so she can truly feel your care, understand?"
Yu Songnian scratched his head and said, "Indeed, Huan-ge is definitely an expert in this area. I have a lot to learn from you."
He thought to himself, if Huan Ge hadn't put in the effort, how could he have won over such a beautiful celebrity wife?
"That's right, it all boils down to two words: dedication!" Yu Huan raised her chin slightly, looking confident.
For Lin Yourong, the biggest surprise might be that she gets a good song every now and then.
Yu Huan knew exactly what was going on.
Cater to their preferences.
Take it easy.
Old Yu glanced at his own son's smug look and couldn't help but raise his hand and lightly tap his head.
He said half-jokingly, "You brat, don't be too smug. You've been given a chance to put your heart into it. The girl is willing to marry into our family, so you should cherish her. Don't act all high and mighty outside and let her down."
Yu Huan touched his head where Old Yu had tapped him, and upon hearing this, he just chuckled and said, "That's for sure."
A damp, cold wind howled across the terrace, and the three people's hair flew wildly in the wind, looking slightly disheveled.
The first cigarette burned out quickly, and they stood on the terrace for a while longer, talking about everyday topics such as the changes in the village, both big and small.
Yu Huan watched them finish their second cigarette, feeling the last bit of warmth in his body being slowly swallowed up by the cold wind. He wrapped his pajamas tighter, stamped his feet slightly, and said, "It's too cold outside. Let's go back inside."
"Okay." Old Yu nodded.
After Yu Huan finished speaking, she turned around first.
The three of them stepped over the threshold one by one. Old Yu, who was at the back, casually closed the security door to the terrace, instantly shutting out the wisps of cold wind.
Yu Huan took a deep breath of the noticeably warm air and quickly rubbed her hands, which had become stiff from the cold.
He strode into the living room, and as he turned his head, he saw Lin Yourong standing gracefully in front of the stove.
She held a spatula, stirring the food in the pot, while Teacher Wu was carefully washing something in front of the sink.
Yu Huan stopped in front of the coffee table, picked up the tea that had long since gone cold, and took a big gulp.
The cold tea slid down her throat, and Yu Huan felt a chill spread from the bottom of her heart. But looking at Lin Yourong and Teacher Wu busy in the kitchen, her heart was filled with an indescribable happiness and satisfaction.
The wall clock spun slowly and quickly jumped to 12:40.
With Yu Huan's skillful mediation and Teacher Wu's occasional recounting of amusing anecdotes from the two cousins' childhood, everyone was immersed in laughter and joy, and the lunch gradually drew to a close.
Even the usually composed Lao Yu was infected by the joyful atmosphere and couldn't stop laughing. He would tease his son and nephew from time to time, or make a self-deprecating joke.
Yu Huan put down her chopsticks, picked up the half-full glass of apple cider vinegar, tilted her head back slightly, and drank it all in one gulp.
Then, his gaze lingered briefly on the table.
Oil floated on the milky white soup in the casserole, and there was still quite a bit of pork tripe and chicken soup left; there was also a small plate of stir-fried lotus root slices.
Apart from that, all the other dishes had been eaten clean. For example, the plate of steamed sea bass was left with only a fish skeleton, along with some leftover scallion and ginger shreds.
Yu Huan had just gotten up and was about to reach out to clear the dishes.
Teacher Wu, quick-witted and agile, gently patted the back of his hand and said with a smile, "Huanhuan, go pour some tea, I'll take care of these things."
Yu Huan's hand froze in mid-air. The word "okay" was on the tip of her tongue, but she quickly swallowed it back. After all, it was her mother's first time visiting, and it seemed a bit inappropriate.
Seeing this, Lin Yourong quickly stood up and said gently, "Mom, you sit down and rest, I'll take care of it."
"Yourong, you've been busy all morning. I can take care of this simple task of clearing the dishes. You can sit down and rest for a while." With that, Teacher Wu picked up the chopsticks that were placed in front of Lao Yu.
Such an outstanding daughter-in-law, who is usually dazzling on TV, is someone I really can't bear to let do these little things.
Lin Yourong's lips twitched, and she was about to offer some modest words when Yu Huan gently patted her shoulder, then rolled up his sleeves and said with a smile, "Wife, you make the tea, Mom, clear the dishes, I'll wash them." "Okay." Lin Yourong nodded slightly upon hearing this arrangement, a gentle smile appearing on her face.
Looking at this scene, Lao Yu's eyes were filled with satisfaction, and his heart was filled with emotion.
He thought to himself that this kid used to be so shy, introverted, and taciturn, but after getting married, he seemed to have been reborn and changed completely.
Not only do they know how to create a harmonious atmosphere at the dinner table, but they also take good care of everyone in the little details of life.
Mature and sensible, she has truly grown up.
As Lao Yu was sighing to himself, he suddenly caught a glimpse of Yu Songnian sitting to the side of the dining table and waved his cigarette pack at him.
A kind smile spread across his fleshy face as he asked, "Uncle, would you like to go outside for a smoke?"
“Okay.” Old Yu stood up without hesitation.
Teacher Wu was collecting the food scraps into a large bowl when she saw this. She stopped what she was doing, frowned slightly, and looked at Old Yu, saying, "You should smoke less; it's bad for your health."
Old Yu quickly said, "Go outside and smoke this one, I won't smoke any more this afternoon."
Standing in front of the sink, Yu Huan, who was putting on gloves to wash the wok, heard this and turned around, saying loudly, "Dad, Mom, should we go to Delta this afternoon to check on the house renovation?"
Upon hearing this, Old Yu, who was walking to the coffee table, quickly turned around and replied, "Okay! I'll go check out the renovations this afternoon."
Teacher Wu hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's windy and rainy here—"
"Anyway, I'll drive there. I'll just drive straight into the underground parking lot, so I won't get windy or wet in the rain," Yu Huan interrupted her.
Teacher Wu looked up and saw Lao Yu winking at her, clearly looking expectant. She smiled and replied, "Alright then."
Time passed slowly, and everything proceeded smoothly.
At 1:30, the group of five packed their belongings and walked out of the door one by one.
Lin Yourong and Teacher Wu walked at the very back, her slender swan neck hidden in her tightly tied scarf.
After she locked the door, she heard Teacher Wu, who was waiting on the platform, ask in a curious, soft voice, "You Rong, when did you buy the house in the Delta?"
"I bought it the year before last, and it's only been a few months since I took possession of it," Lin Yourong replied softly, gently pulling out her keys.
Yu Songnian, who was walking down a few steps, was carrying a small bag of strawberries and jujubes that he planned to eat in the car. He smiled and said, "Auntie, you don't know, Sister Yourong is really a lucky star! She just bought a big shop a few months ago. It's the kind of shop with four storefronts combined together, more than 100 square meters. It's going to be demolished soon!"
Upon hearing this news, Teacher Wu's eyes widened instantly, her eyebrows rose high, and her mouth involuntarily opened slightly.
She really doesn't know!
She stopped in her tracks, turned to look at Lin Yourong, her eyes filled with surprise and curiosity: "Yourong, is that so?"
Seeing her mother-in-law's reaction, Lin Yourong wondered if Yu Huan hadn't informed his parents about the shop's demolition.
Right……
After all, most of the money Yu Huan used to buy the shop was the first "kept woman" payment she received.
Remembering that Yu Huan had discussed this with her before, saying that they should keep it a secret for now and tell his relatives that the shop belonged to her...
Lin Yourong's eyes, hidden between the brim of her hat and her mask, stared at her mother-in-law's surprised expression, and she suddenly felt somewhat overwhelmed.
"Auntie, don't you and Uncle know?" Yu Songnian stopped and scratched his head.
Yu Huan, who was walking behind Lao Yu and almost at the second-floor platform, heard their conversation amidst the echoing footsteps.
He quickly looked up at the stairwell above and said, "Let's not talk about this here, let's chat in the car."
Lin Yourong quickly agreed, nodding her chin slightly: "Yes, Mom, let's talk in the car."
"Okay." Teacher Wu glanced at the door opposite.
She was so surprised that she almost forgot the principle of not flaunting wealth.
It's best to be cautious about matters involving property and not discuss them casually in public.
Not a moment.
The BMW, carrying five people, drove slowly out of the residential area.
The road was slippery. Yu Huan gripped the steering wheel with both hands, her eyes fixed on the road. She turned her head and gestured to Yu Songnian, who was sitting in the passenger seat, saying, "Songzi, give me a strawberry."
"Okay," Yu Songnian replied.
He took a strawberry out of the bag, held it in his palm, and then gently slapped it into Yu Huan's mouth.
Yu Huan turned her head to look ahead, a strawberry in her mouth, and said speechlessly, "I just called you Songzi, is it really necessary to slap your brother across the face?"
"No, Huan-ge, I'm just feeding you strawberries." Yu Songnian's words carried a hint of sarcasm.
Lin Yourong tilted her head and saw this scene, feeling that the two big guys sitting in front of her were acting like children who hadn't grown up.
She couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Hearing the laughter, Yu Huan glanced through the rearview mirror at Teacher Wu, who was sitting in the middle with a beaming smile, and Old Yu, who was smiling with pursed lips to the side.
He quickly looked away, took a bite of the strawberry, and said, "Dad, Mom, didn't Rongrong invest in and open a restaurant before?"
"Hmm?" Ms. Wu nodded; she was quite aware of this matter.
There were also rumors in the village that her son was seeing a rich woman in the city.
"She bought the shop first and then opened the restaurant. She didn't expect that just a month or so after she bought it, the demolition area of Xiangchun Road was determined and the demolition notice was issued."
After swallowing the strawberry in her mouth, Yu Huan smiled and continued:
"Because the demolition hasn't officially started yet, I haven't mentioned this to you. I've also told Songnian and the others not to tell anyone else."
After listening to this, Lao Yu nodded in agreement repeatedly: "Huanhuan, you did the right thing. It's indeed not advisable to publicize this kind of thing before things have settled down. It's a principle passed down from our ancestors that we shouldn't flaunt our wealth, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble or making others envious and jealous."
Hearing that his father had already finished speaking for him, Yu Huan nodded vigorously, "Yes, Dad, that's what I think too. Besides, this is Rongrong's private property, and she hasn't mentioned it to the family at all!"
"You two did the right thing; it's better to keep a low profile," said Teacher Wu.
Lin Yourong adjusted her mask in surprise.
After this conversation, she felt that the man was lying through his teeth and was very good at deceiving people.
He even fooled his own parents!
(End of this chapter)