CIATB Chapter 96 is too unethical.
Chapter 96 is too unethical.
Chapter 96 is too unethical.
As the end credits rolled, the scene shifted to the closing credits.
Then, it was time for commercials.
"Xiao Yu, I was worried you'd get into some trouble, thinking there would definitely be some criticism during the cadre meeting on Monday. But it seems I was worrying for nothing." As Old Lin pondered, he habitually tapped his fingertips on the table, making a soft sound.
Yu Huan looked away from the TV screen with a surprised expression: "I didn't expect CCTV's news broadcast to quote my news report!"
"Anyway, the matter is settled." Old Lin smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "Xiao Yu, let me reiterate one more thing to you. Think things through before you act, weigh the pros and cons, and don't act blindly just because you're full of enthusiasm. You must think calmly. The higher your position, the more likely you are to fall into an abyss if you take the wrong step, which will bring irreversible consequences."
Yu Huan nodded: "Dad, you're right. I will definitely keep those words in mind."
Since its establishment, the new media department of Jiangnan Morning Post has achieved remarkable results, which has even led to a slight rebound in the newspaper's print volume.
Old Lin naturally saw it all.
Thinking of this, Old Lin nodded to him with a look of satisfaction, and without saying anything more, picked up the remote control and changed the channel.
Yu Huan and Qianqian, one big and one small, huddled together.
He picked up the last mahjong tile and gently placed it on top of the closely arranged pyramid, finally completing the entire artwork.
Afterwards, Yu Huan and Qianqian discussed it for a while and then began to test the sturdiness. They each took out a piece and saw who would make it collapse in the end.
Yu Huan had just picked out a few mahjong tiles when his uncle won the game. His mother-in-law quickly called out to Yu Huan, asking him to come and take over.
"Uncle, I'm waiting for you!" Sisi rested her chin on one hand, blinked her big eyes, and looked incredibly cute with her face full of collagen.
"Ok."
Under Sisi's reluctant gaze, Yu Huan got up and went to the adults' table.
But as soon as I sat down, it felt like the chair was glued on...
Of course, his uncle, who had a worried look on his face, was also with him at the card table, and the two of them never left the table.
While playing mahjong, Yu Huan downed a mouthful of the warm, sweet fruit and vegetable juice that Ayan and the nanny had served to everyone.
In the blink of an eye, more than two hours had passed.
With my mind focused solely on winning and leaving the table, time seemed to pass incredibly slowly.
It wasn't until the last red bill given by his mother-in-law was given away that he received three small change in return.
Lin Yourong couldn't stand it any longer, so she stood behind him and gave him some pointers. With their combined efforts, he finally won and left the game.
"We're all ruthless at the card table, but you two are playing like a married couple! That's too much of a rule, we can't win, we can't win!" My uncle, who was so frustrated by his bad luck, slumped in his chair and sighed.
The uncle, who was making a fortune, stood to the side and chuckled: "Xiao Yu's card skills are so good, he should consult a strategist. In my opinion, he'll be fine."
“Exactly! He doesn’t even know how to play cards. What’s wrong with me teaching him a few tricks?” Lin Yourong said confidently. As the winner, she was holding a thick stack of red bills in her hand and smiled as she took her place: “Uncle, don’t be discouraged. You’ll win in the next round!”
When Yu Huan got off the table, the hands of the swinging clock showed 10:45.
He got up and turned around to look, only to find that the children at the children's table were nowhere to be seen, with only mahjong tiles piled up haphazardly on the table.
It must have been too late, because Sisi was taken to bed by her mother, Ayan.
After more than two hours of learning and paying the full tuition, Yu Huan's card skills improved and his luck became better and better. By midnight, he had even won four red bills.
As the event ended, everyone began to discuss:
My uncle barely left the table; he was more interested in participating than anything else, and he lost a whopping 1,700.
Old Lin lost 800 without making a sound.
Yu Huan's card skills were terrible, but his luck was excellent, and he only lost a little over 500.
Wei Feiyu played cards in vain, winning only ten yuan.
My mother-in-law and aunt both won a couple hundred each.
The two uncles and nephews won the most.
Lin Yourong, in particular, was the big winner. She held a large stack of colorful banknotes in her hand, and after casually counting them, she won nearly two thousand.
She couldn't help but beam with joy, saying, "My luck has turned around! I've been on such good luck today! I've lost money every year when I play cards with you guys, and this is the first time I've won so much!"
Aunt stuffed a stack of banknotes into her handbag: "Xiao Yu didn't know how to play at first, but he got lucky later."
My uncle, who jokingly called the whole game "Wei's Loss Story," was frowning and shouting at the card table, but after getting off the table, he was calm and easygoing. He didn't care about winning or losing, and said with a smile, "That's right, the newbie has a strong hand!"
Several people, some sitting and some standing, were talking when the door was suddenly and slowly pushed open.
Ah Yan and the nanny each carried in a tray of bowls and plates.
Ah Yan looked around and saw that everyone had already left, so she quickly said, "Perfect timing! I made sweet rice wine with egg. The game's over, so everyone can just grab something to eat tonight!"
This is a traditional Chinese delicacy, with different names and slight variations in preparation methods in different regions. Generally speaking, it is a sweet dish made by boiling eggs with sweet rice wine lees.
Seeing this, the mother-in-law praised, "Ayan is really virtuous."
Ah Yan said with a beaming smile, "Auntie, you flatter me too much!"
"My daughter Yan has always been gentle, considerate, and understanding," Wei Feiyu said without batting an eye, showering her with compliments.
Upon hearing this, Ayan immediately gave him a slight sidelong glance.
Wei Feiyu stepped forward steadily, carrying a bowl of sweet wine with a small spoon hanging from the rim. He first handed it to his uncle: "Uncle—"
The uncle waved his hand and said, "You eat, we'll serve ourselves."
After saying that, he took a step forward and picked up a bowl of sweet wine from Ah Yan.
The group chatted and drank sweet wine.
The conversation shifted from the card game to everyday family matters and trivial things.
Yu Huan sat to one side, playing on her phone and listening silently. With so many people talking, one after another, it was already one in the morning before she knew it.
When the uncle saw the pendulum clock on the wall, he waved his hand and said, "It's so late. I have to receive businessmen from Guangzhou at nine o'clock this morning, so I'm going to rest first."
"Then everyone can leave," Old Lin said, getting up from his chair.
……
"Uncle-in-law~"
Yu Huan was in a deep sleep when a childish shout suddenly tickled his eardrums, instantly waking him from his fragmented dreams.
He groggily turned over in bed and continued sleeping on his side.
"Uncle-in-law~ Uncle-in-law~"
The shouts rang out again, clearer and more urgent.
Yu Huan frowned slightly, but because she recognized Qianqian's voice, she was not annoyed by the sudden interruption.
Ok.
Not a dream.
"How did this little girl end up in my room?" He lay on his side on the pillow, pondering as he opened his eyes.
As his vision gradually cleared, he saw Xixi's delicate and adorable little face, as beautiful as a porcelain doll.
Her long eyelashes trembled gently like small fans, and her slightly curled hair cascaded over her shoulders as she lay prone by the bed.
A pair of bright, innocent eyes gently stared at him.
Yu Huan shifted her gaze slightly, looking behind her.
The sky is bright.
The pattering rain continued all night long.
When I woke up again, sunlight streamed into the room through the glass window, making the mahogany furniture, such as the desk and bedside table, gleam with an oily sheen.
Obviously.
It's getting late.
He yawned, lay on his back on the bed, put his hands on the headboard, and stretched out a big yawn.
"Uncle, you're finally awake!" Sisi said cheerfully, her face beaming with a bright smile. "The sun's already high in the sky!"
Yu Huan gently rubbed her sleepy eyes.
I reached for my phone next to my pillow, turned it on, and saw that it was already past 8:40 in the morning.
Smiling, she sat up, wearing a low-cut thermal top: "Xixi, how did you know I was sleeping in this room?"
Sisi blinked her bright eyes: "Because Mom told me that only you and your great-uncle are sleeping in the guest room on the third floor! Your great-uncle had something to do, and the driver picked him up early this morning!"
He reached out and gently patted her head: "So what brings you up here to find me?"
"Uncle, can you play badminton with me? I want to grow taller!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan replied without hesitation, "Okay, go downstairs and wait for me. I'll be there in ten minutes."
"Okay!"
Sisi nodded, took small steps, opened the door, and disappeared down the corridor.
Seeing her rushing around without even closing the door properly, Yu Huan couldn't help but shake her head: "This child."
She jumped out of bed and, in front of the standing coat rack in the corner, methodically put on her clothes, from buttoning her shirt and vest to tying her tie, and then adding her coat and overcoat—nothing could be done carelessly.
Once the novelty wore off, the tedious dressing process became quite annoying for him.
I don't usually have to dress like this, it's too much trouble!
Yu Huan looked back at the messy bedding, pondered for a moment, then stepped forward, lifted a corner of the blanket, and folded it neatly.
Then we moved to the restroom on the third floor.
Finished washing.
He stood in front of the mirror, gazing at his own reflection.
After a night's sleep, a few strands of hair were sticking up unruly on top of my head, making me look rather messy.
He turned on the tap, wet his hands, carefully combed his hair, and adjusted the hairstyle until he achieved the desired effect.
Yu Huan looked at herself in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction.
I figured it must have been more than ten minutes. I couldn't let my child break his promise too much, so I quickly turned around, went out, and took the elevator downstairs.
As soon as the elevator doors opened, a series of loud "humming and hawing" sounds could be heard.
Yu Huan turned the corner and went out to take a look. She saw her uncle and Qianqian playing badminton in the spacious living room.
Last night, Yu Huan was thinking to herself that with the high ceiling and spaciousness of the living room, it would be a good place to play badminton. She didn't expect that the grandfather and grandson would actually do just that.
When I woke up, I saw that Sisi's hair, which had been loose on her shoulders, had been tied into two small braids.
The six-year-old girl needed both hands to easily hold the racket, which was more than half her height.
He frantically swung his racket.
Uncle swung his racket casually, adjusting the force and direction from time to time, tossing the shuttlecock toward Sisi's side.
He was completely adept at this technical skill of playing badminton with his granddaughter.
(End of this chapter)