CIATB Chapter 64 Love you
Chapter 64 Love you
Chapter 64 Love you
Yu Huan focused intently on driving, while Lin Yourong kept her eyes glued to the rows of buildings outside the window.
Less than ten minutes into the drive, Lin Yourong signaled that they had arrived.
Upon arrival, they parked the car in the open-air parking lot. Hand in hand, they took the elevator straight to the third floor.
Yu Huan booked a small private room at Haidilao.
I emphasized at the front desk that I didn't need any service and didn't want to bother them, even though I paid 88 yuan for the service fee for this small private room.
The young woman at the front desk was looking at Yu Huan's face and glancing at the label on his clothes.
He's wearing Armani from head to toe!
There are many wealthy people in Shanghai, but it's really rare to see such handsome rich guys!
He glanced again at the Hermès bag that Lin Yourong was carrying across her body.
He immediately stopped thinking about it.
He nodded repeatedly and made assurances to the wealthy men and women.
The two were led into a private room by a waiter.
When ordering, Lin Yourong must have seen Yu Huan's WeChat message.
Like eating a cow—
Fatty beef, tripe, spicy beef, beef balls, hot pot steak.
The main dish is still tomato beef rice.
For vegetables, we ordered baby bok choy and yam.
The free beef cubes at Haidilao were made with real beef. Yu Huan, who was deeply nostalgic for the past, didn't have any bandits invading the village; she simply filled two small oil dishes.
Yu Huan had Lin Yourong stand with her back to the door, so that only her back could be seen through the secondary window in the door.
Once all the dishes were served, Yu Huan got up and locked the door.
The two sat side by side and immediately began to eat.
As they happily exchanged food, Yu Huan's phone, which was on the table, suddenly rang.
I put down my chopsticks, straightened my phone and looked at it, and found that it was Lao Lin calling.
Lin Yourong glanced at the phone as she heard the ringtone; the contact name was: Lin's Father.
She paused for a moment and then asked, "My dad's phone?"
"Yes." Yu Huan tapped the screen with her fingertip, answered the call, and then picked it up and held it to her ear.
Old Lin's tone was slightly reproachful: "Are you that busy, kid? I haven't seen you for days. You were on your weekend off, but I didn't even see you. Come over for dinner tonight!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan asked, "Dad, have you registered for WeChat yet?"
"Oh, it's all done."
Lin Yourong leaned closer, opening her mouth as if to speak.
Yu Huan quickly put a finger in front of her mouth and gently shushed her, signaling her to be quiet.
See this.
Lin Yourong obediently kept quiet, picked up a piece of hot, fatty beef with her chopsticks, blew on it, and put it in her mouth, chewing it slowly.
"How about I video call you? But I don't have Wi-Fi right now, and the 3G network might have a slight delay," Yu Huan said with a smile.
Old Lin pondered for a moment:
"I've never used this thing before, only for video conferencing on my computer. It's like making a phone call; I just need to connect, and that's it, no other operation is required to start a video call with you, right?"
"Yes, then I'll hang up now, Dad."
"Okay, you can hang up now."
After hanging up the phone, Yu Huan immediately made a video call to Lao Lin.
I immediately switched to the rear camera and turned on the speaker mode.
He watched as his daughter used hot pot chopsticks to carefully pick up a piece of yam and place it into a bowl.
This girl's skill with long chopsticks was truly masterful; Yu Huan could never pull off such a difficult maneuver.
Old Lin's eyes, hidden behind his black-rimmed glasses, widened in surprise: "Hey! Hot pot, eating it!"
"dad."
Lin Yourong turned to look at the camera and shouted.
"You know I'm your dad? You came back without even telling me, you're still acting like we're strangers!"
Lin Yourong rolled her eyes: "When did I go back to Xingcheng?"
Yu Huan immediately switched to the front-facing camera and pointed it directly at her own face: "Dad, we're in Shanghai!"
"Oh, I thought Rong had returned. Did she ask you to go...?"
Yu Huan grinned, showing her bright white teeth: "Of course, it was my own decision, I didn't even inform her beforehand!"
Hear this.
Old Lin gave a thumbs up, his expression seemingly full of admiration:
"That's right. Whether you're dating or married, as a man, you need to take the initiative to give small surprises from time to time. That's how you maintain a harmonious relationship. Let me tell you, taking the initiative is crucial! After all, for a man, taking the initiative is also an important manifestation of his sense of responsibility. You two are an exception, as you're doing both at the same time."
Yu Huan listened to his earnest teachings.
It seems that Lao Lin was also worried that his daughter had registered her marriage with him so easily, fearing that he might not value or cherish her enough.
Hence this statement.
However, if Lao Lin knew the inside story, his eyes would probably pop out of his head.
I'm afraid I need to reflect on myself and question the meaning of life.
After thinking for a moment, Yu Huan immediately stated, "Dad, you're right. Now that Rongrong and I are married, I should be more proactive and responsible."
Lin Yourong pricked up her ears to listen to the conversation between the father-in-law and son-in-law.
Her head was drooping, and the piece of baby bok choy she was holding with the tip of her chopsticks was about to be torn into countless shreds.
She caught a glimpse of Old Lin adjusting his black-rimmed glasses on the phone screen.
The elderly father then asked, "Well, how long are you staying in Shanghai, and when are you going back to Changsha?"
"I'll be back tomorrow afternoon, but I won't be able to visit you. Uncle Li is organizing a team-building activity for the new media department. We'll have dinner together and then go to karaoke."
"Your schedule is quite packed."
"It's alright," Yu Huan said, then asked, "Dad, is the video choppy?"
"It's alright, it runs quite smoothly."
"Would you like to say a few words to Rongrong?"
"Sigh~ You Rong only likes to whisper with her mother. She usually only talks to her mother on the phone and doesn't talk much with me."
Yu Huan heard him say that, but her expression still held a sense of expectation.
He then handed the phone to Lin Yourong and gestured with his lips.
Lin Yourong swallowed the shredded bok choy in her mouth, took the phone, and pointed the camera at her face.
"Yourong, how's the weather where you are?" Old Lin asked.
Lin Yourong replied, "Not bad, the sun is very strong today."
"It rained a little in Xingcheng today."
"Oh."
The father and daughter chatted casually about everyday matters.
What made Yu Huan, who was scooping up tripe, pay extra attention was what Old Lin said:
"Your maternal grandfather heard that you have a girlfriend and asked you to bring her to Wuling to meet him when you have time. Of course, your mother didn't dare to tell him that you and Yu Huan have already registered your marriage. You young people are too avant-garde. She was afraid that this old man with a heart condition couldn't handle the shock."
"Oh."
Lin Yourong simply nodded.
After chatting for a while, she and Yu Huan said goodbye to Lao Lin one by one, then hung up the video call and placed their phones on the table between them.
"Were your mother and maternal grandfather from Wuling?" Yu Huan asked curiously.
"It probably doesn't count."
"Ok?"
“My maternal grandfather was, but he spent most of his life in Xingcheng. My mother, on the other hand, was born and raised in Xingcheng. Because my uncle worked in Wuling, my maternal grandfather lived with my uncle after he retired and retired in Wuling.”
"Oh, I see." Yu Huan suddenly realized.
The two buried themselves in their food.
At last.
After Yu Huan cleaned up the mess, he put down his chopsticks and was about to ask Lin Yourong what she was going to do that afternoon.
She spoke first: "Your flight is tomorrow, right?" "Yes, I've already booked my ticket for 12:40 PM."
"Oh." Lin Yourong looked somewhat disappointed.
Yu Huan laughed and asked, "What do you want to do this afternoon?"
Without hesitation, Lin Yourong said, "Let's go climb Sheshan Mountain."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan immediately picked up her phone and opened a map app to search for information.
He frowned slightly: "It seems a bit far, forty kilometers. Speaking of which, Sheshan is only a hundred meters high. Isn't it just a mound? How can it be called a mountain?"
"Although it's not very high, it still has some historical and cultural sites. It's a top choice for Shanghainese to go hiking. My sister Ru and I went there once, and it was alright."
"As a mountain within the city, how does it compare to Yuelu Mountain?"
The words had barely left his mouth when Yu Huan stroked his chin, realizing there was indeed no comparison, and immediately said:
"Uh, never mind, I'll take your word for it and go hiking."
"Ah."
The two tidied up.
They set off immediately.
Yu Huan had been steering the wheel for a little over an hour before finally arriving at Sheshan Forest Park.
The hillsides are covered with colorful trees, resembling an overturned palette in early winter. A strong wind blows, and the vibrant leaves flutter down.
There were many tourists, but it wasn't crowded.
The two strolled aimlessly hand in hand, eventually sitting opposite each other at a small stone table and chairs in front of the earthquake museum.
There are very few pedestrians here.
Basking in the perfect sunshine.
After a few words of casual conversation, Lin Yourong hesitated for a moment before finally asking the question that had been weighing on her mind for a long time: "Can you tell me about Fang Yuting?"
"This is my college classmate."
Hearing Yu Huan's simple sentence, it seemed there was no more to say.
Lin Yourong pressed on, "And then? I heard that you confessed your feelings to her that day."
Why is this girl being so persistent?
Yu Huan couldn't see what expression was on her face behind her sunglasses, and spread her hands: "You heard her reject me too."
Lin Yourong was silent for a moment, then asked, "You like her?"
"I don't like it!" Yu Huan hurriedly shook her head.
"Ok?"
"After experiencing many things, I realized that I was blind and gave this Fang Moumou a level 10 beauty filter. This person is not worth liking."
"Oh."
"Rongrong, don't you want to know if I like you or not?"
Hear the words.
Lin Yourong, as if being led by the nose, asked slowly and deliberately, "Do you like me?"
"dislike!"
Yu Huan's words were firm and resolute.
As soon as he said that...
Lin Yourong froze for a moment.
But in the next moment.
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan immediately and firmly replied, "I love you!"
He reached out his right hand and gently took Lin Yourong's soft hand, which was resting on the edge of the table, and said tenderly, "After being with you, I realized that no one, not even a fraction as good as my Rongrong!"
In a woman's eyes, there is clearly a difference between liking and loving.
The latter is more profound.
His eyes were filled with sincerity as he spoke.
This should be enough to pass the test, right?
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong raised her other hand and adjusted her mask, remaining silent for a long while.
Yu Huan asked with a smile, "And you, do you like me?"
"I don't like you..." Lin Yourong grasped Yu Huan's hand, paused, and then whispered, "I love you~"
To everyone's surprise, this woman was so adept at applying what she learned. Yu Huan felt that instead of flirting with her, she had been the one flirting with her.
It's because his entire face was completely covered.
Is that why she is so unscrupulous and bold?
Yu Huan could clearly sense that when the girl wore a hat, mask, and sunglasses, her demeanor was subtly different from usual.
These things seemed to give her extraordinary courage.
I really want to tear off her mask and give her a big kiss on the lips, to see if she's still so audacious!
After a brief silence, Yu Huan finally said, "So we're a loving family!"
"Mm." Lin Yourong nodded.
Yu Huan suddenly started singing in a jokingly uninhibited voice: "Because we are a family~ a loving family~"
This classic old song seemed to have a completely different flavor in his mouth, and it didn't sound affectionate at all.
Lin Yourong chuckled.
Seeing that no one was around for the time being, she continued singing gently: "Only fate brings us together~ Only those with a heart will cherish us~ Why let dark clouds obscure our vision~"
"As expected of my Rongrong, it sounds beautiful!" Yu Huan touched the back of her soft hand.
Lin Yourong hummed and raised her head.
After resting for a while, the two strolled around for another hour or so before embarking on their return journey.
We left Haidilao at 1 p.m., arrived at Sheshan Forest Park around 2 p.m., and after a short stroll, it was almost 5 p.m.
Lin Yourong dozed off as she boarded the bus.
She put her sunglasses back in the glove compartment, took off her fisherman's hat, smoothed her hair, and tucked it behind her ears.
When asked by Yu Huan what she wanted for dinner, she simply said, "Let's go back to the hotel first, I'm so sleepy! Or you can just grab some McDonald's on the way? I want taro pie, banana pie, and pineapple pie, oh, and apple pie too."
"With so many pies, don't you want anything else?"
"Isn't it because you and Sister Ru are here? I only eat a small bite."
Looking at her sleepy appearance, Yu Huan didn't say anything and turned on the air conditioner to heat her up: "Okay, then you should get some sleep first."
"Okay, drive carefully on the road." Lin Yourong said, slowly lowering the back of the passenger seat.
Yu Huan drove out of the parking lot.
After a moment's hesitation, she said, "Rongrong, I'm feeling a bit listless. How about you call me 'darling' again to cheer me up?"
Lin Yourong lay on her side, turning her head to the side, her gentle, watery eyes looking at Yu Huan.
She said softly, "Honey, drive carefully on the road~"
"Comfortable."
Yu Huan adjusted her posture and felt completely comfortable.
Lin Yourong glanced at him sideways, pulled her mask down to the tip of her chin, and closed her eyes.
Yu Huan glanced at her delicate sleeping face and smiled slightly.
This girl has such good sleep quality. Of course, Yu Huan was also extra careful when stepping on the brakes. She closed her eyes and didn't open them for more than fifty minutes in the car.
Only after driving into the hotel's open-air parking lot did Yu Huan shake her awake: "Rongrong, we're here!"
"Well."
Lin Yourong sat up groggily and rubbed her eyes.
Pull up your mask.
Then raise the seat back.
He glanced around.
Seeing that Yu Huan had already taken the car keys out, he asked in a daze, "Did you buy McDonald's?"
(End of this chapter)