msmithbooks Chapter 488: Her childcare skills are absolutely perfect.
Chapter 488: Her childcare skills are absolutely perfect.
Chapter 488: Her childcare skills are absolutely perfect.
Sisi's all-out attack missed its mark.
Losing her balance, Sisi stumbled and her body lurched forward uncontrollably due to inertia.
Her eyes widened instantly, her slender arms flailing wildly in the air as she tried to grab onto something to steady herself, but all in vain, and she was about to fall heavily to the ground.
Fortunately, Yu Huan reacted extremely quickly, her feet barely touching the ground, and just as Qianqian was about to touch the ground, she firmly grabbed the clothes on Qianqian's shoulder.
"Xixi, are you alright?" Yu Huan's voice was full of concern.
Sisi steadied herself, showing no signs of fear whatsoever, and instead giggled, "Uncle, I'm fine! I want to keep fighting!"
My uncle, who was leisurely sipping his Pu'er tea, caught sight of this scene and looked up, saying loudly, "Qianqian, you have to take it easy when you play ball. Don't push yourself so hard. What if you fall and scrape your skin? Grandpa would be heartbroken!"
"There's no such thing as sports without getting injured!" Sisi pouted and waved her little hand dismissively.
He looks just like a little adult.
Looking at her cute yet stubborn appearance, Yu Huan couldn't help but smile. She reached out and gently touched her forehead, saying, "Okay, let's continue."
"it is good!"
Sisi quickly turned around, bent down to pick up the badminton shuttlecock from the ground, and ran to the side to distance herself from Yu Huan.
With feet firmly planted, gripping the racket tightly, he got into position to serve.
Uncle looked at the two, one big and one small, 'fighting' again in the living room and shook his head helplessly.
He turned around, his gaze falling on Lin Yourong's hands as she brewed tea, and said with a touch of emotion, "Qianqian's energy is exactly the same as Yourong's when she was a child. She's full of energy and does everything in a whirlwind, never still for a moment."
My uncle took a small sip of tea, savoring the rich flavor that spread across his tongue, and then put down his teacup.
A gentle smile appeared on his face as he said, "In a few years, when Qianqian grows up, she won't be so active anymore. Look at Yourong, isn't she much quieter now? When she was Qianqian's age, she would run around the yard with Ayue and Feiyu, and I couldn't have a moment's peace. Compared to her dignified and graceful appearance on TV now, she's like a completely different person."
Lin Yourong picked up the fairness cup, listened to them reminisce about the past, a smile playing on her lips, and poured tea for the two elders.
Uncle's gaze kept drifting towards Qianqian and Yu Huan playing ball in the living room. With a nostalgic smile on his face, he picked up the conversation: "Yes, time really flies. It feels like just yesterday You Rong was that little girl with a ponytail, running around behind us. In the blink of an eye, she's become a big star. It's really amazing."
The uncle looked at Lin Yourong and said, "Yourong, you are now successful in your career and your love life is going smoothly. We are truly happy for you."
Lin Yourong stretched out her slender, fair fingers, picked up the teacup, and took a small sip.
She said with a smile, "When I was little, I always felt that my parents were very busy every day and didn't have time to take care of me. I was so grateful to my uncle for always patiently helping me with my homework, and my uncle-in-law for taking us out to play whenever he had free time..."
The voice just fell.
The roar of a car engine came clearly from the doorway.
The courtyard gate hadn't been closed after it was opened earlier. My uncle's ears twitched, and a look of joy appeared on his face. He said, "It must be Dad and the others who have arrived."
After saying that, he stood up and hurried towards the entrance.
Pulling open the door, a black sedan was casually parked in the courtyard, its body gleaming with a deep luster.
My uncle rushed down the steps and, through the gleaming windshield, immediately spotted my grandfather sitting in the right rear seat.
So he quickly went around to that side, grabbed the door handle, and opened it.
With a broad smile, he warmly extended his hand to help his grandfather, whose hair was gray but who was still very spry, and said, "Dad, you've finally arrived! Was your journey smooth?"
Grandpa gently patted Uncle's hand and laughed heartily, "It's on the way, but these old arms and legs of mine feel a bit stiff after sitting in the car for so long."
Sitting on the inside, Sister Qing held the baby steadily in her arms. The little one was looking around curiously with his round eyes.
With a smile on her lips, Qingjie called out in a clear, crisp voice, "Uncle."
"Hey, Xiao Qing," her uncle replied, his smile growing wider as he helped her grandfather out of the car.
The group paused briefly in the courtyard before heading up the steps.
Duan Yue took the lead and strode across the threshold.
Looking up, I saw Yu Huan and Qianqian, one big and one small, skipping and jumping around in the living room.
He paused slightly, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes behind his half-rimmed glasses, and blurted out, "Oh, is this a family sports day? They're actually playing badminton in the living room!"
Yu Huan had already noticed their arrival, but her movements remained perfectly steady.
With agile movements, he turned sideways and accurately returned the badminton shuttlecock that Sisi hit to her, while smiling and nodding slightly to the crowd.
With his uncle's help, my grandfather walked into the house with steady but slightly slow steps.
He glanced at Yu Huan and Qianqian, who were locked in a fierce battle in the living room, and then turned to look at the tea table by the window.
Seeing Lin Yourong sitting in the host's seat washing the teacups, he couldn't help but smile and say, "It's really lively today... Yourong is still making tea, that's nice."
My uncle grinned, his two large gold teeth standing out, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out with his radiant smile. He said, "Dad, there's a mahjong table upstairs."
Upon hearing this, the aunt, who was following behind, immediately brightened up and said with great interest, "Then I have to go up and join in. It's rare to have time to play mahjong."
At the same time, as the grandfather approached, the uncle pushed the chair next to him slightly away.
With a gentle smile on his face, he gestured, "Dad, come sit here and have some tea brewed by You Rong."
"Okay, okay." Grandpa nodded repeatedly.
Duan Yue walked a few steps to Yu Huan in the center of the living room, watching him easily deal with Qianqian's attacks, the ball coming and going with ease.
One couldn't help but joke, "Yu Huan, your skills in taking care of kids are absolutely top-notch! You're a professional sparring partner."
"I'm just keeping Princess Sissi company. As long as she's happy, my 'sparring partner' role is worthwhile," Yu Huan joked with a smile, looking relaxed and not even out of breath. At this moment, Sissi swung her racket with all her might, shouting, "Uncle, take this!"
"Okay!" Yu Huan shouted in agreement.
With a slight flick of his wrist and arm, the shuttlecock traced a smooth arc through the air, flying precisely towards Sisi…
Grandpa sat down steadily next to his uncle, his movements a little slow. He turned around and looked at the center of the living room, his gaze falling on the energetic figures of Yu Huan and Qianqian.
A kind smile slowly spread across his face as he said, "It's really thanks to the spacious living room that the children can play to their hearts' content."
My uncle stood to the side with his hands on his hips, warmly inviting everyone to take their seats as the host.
Hearing his grandfather's words, he smiled and continued, "There are a lot of people today, and we've sent our housekeeper home for the New Year. I was thinking of booking two tables at a restaurant so our family can have a lively reunion dinner tonight and get together properly!"
“Yes, it’s definitely more convenient to eat out.” Grandpa nodded slightly. His weathered face was crisscrossed with wrinkles, but at this moment, they all relaxed with a smile. “As a family, the most important thing is to be together. What we eat and where we eat are not important. As long as everyone is here, that’s better than anything else.”
“Dad, what you said really resonated with me!” Uncle immediately chimed in.
Lin Yourong stood up slightly and gently placed a teacup in front of her grandfather.
A gentle smile played on her lips as she softly said, "Grandpa, have some tea."
"Okay." Grandpa responded, picked up the teacup, first smelled it under his nose, and then took a sip of the tea.
After a moment, Grandpa nodded slightly and praised Lin Yourong, "Yourong, your tea-brewing skills are much better than your uncle's. Both of them brew Pu'er tea, but the one he brewed on New Year's Eve was so bitter and astringent that I couldn't even bring myself to drink it."
Upon hearing this, the uncle scratched his head, his two large gold teeth gleaming under the light, and chuckled, saying, "Dad, please don't keep bringing up my shortcomings. Usually when I'm out and about, others are the ones who make tea for me, so I don't have many opportunities to do it myself, and naturally my skills aren't very good. Unlike You Rong, who often sets up tea sets and makes tea at home, the difference is immediately apparent."
Uncle's words were witty and humorous, which made everyone laugh again, and the atmosphere in the living room became even warmer and more harmonious.
Not long after Auntie and Sister Qing, who was holding the baby, went upstairs, Lao Lin and Wei Feiyu came down from the elevator.
Before anyone even got close, Old Lin's hearty laughter rang out: "This house is so lively! I can hear Qianqian's laughter from upstairs."
Upon hearing her father-in-law's voice, Yu Huan pretended to be outmatched and deliberately failed to catch the badminton shuttlecock that Qianqian hit.
He turned his head, a bright smile on his face, and called out to Old Lin, "Dad." Then, he greeted Wei Feiyu warmly, "Brother Feiyu, Happy New Year!"
Wei Feiyu chewed betel nut, his cheeks bobbing rhythmically.
Hearing Yu Huan's greeting, he stopped chewing and replied, "Hey, Yu Huan, Happy New Year!"
At this moment, after running and jumping around, Sisi's face was flushed, like a ripe apple, and she was panting heavily.
Seeing Wei Feiyu arrive, the joy of winning a point made her cheer even more. She skipped and jumped to Wei Feiyu's side, shouting loudly, "Dad, Uncle can't beat me at badminton! I won again!"
Wei Feiyu smirked, strode forward, gently tugged at Qianqian's braid, and said with a smile, "Uncle-in-law couldn't possibly be no match for you, he was deliberately letting you win, he was practically throwing the bucket!"
Upon hearing this, Sisi's eyes widened, and she shook her head in disbelief, pouting as she retorted, "No, that's not true! Uncle was very serious; I saw it clearly. He wasn't serious when he played against Grandpa last time; he was holding back. This time, I truly beat him!"
As she spoke, she nodded vigorously, looking quite certain.
Wei Feiyu burst into laughter at his daughter's adorable, earnest expression.
He pulled Xixi into his arms and rubbed his stubble against her face. The slight tickling sensation from the stubble made Xixi giggle.
She laughed and twisted her body frantically, yelling, "Daddy, you're chewing betel nut again! Your breath stinks! Put me down!"
"Hey, you heartless bastard, you're actually complaining about your old man." Wei Feiyu pretended to be displeased, deliberately breathing heavily on Qianqian's face a few times, and then gently put her down.
As soon as Sisi's feet touched the ground, she immediately looked up and blurted out, "Unless you're as tall and handsome as my uncle, I'll look down on you!"
The uncle watched the interaction between the father and daughter from afar, his two big gold teeth gleaming under the bright lights. He joked, "Feiyu, it seems that your status in your daughter's heart is temporarily not as high as Xiaoyu's. You're neither as tall nor as handsome as him."
After hearing his uncle's words and seeing Wei Feiyu's bitter face, everyone laughed.
Yu Huan was also infected by the joyful atmosphere and said loudly with a smile, "Qianqian, Uncle has really admitted defeat this time. Why don't we take a break and have another big battle next time?"
Sisi, who had been looking at Wei Feiyu with disdain, blinked her big, watery eyes and tilted her head to think about it seriously.
Although I still wanted to keep playing, stopping made me feel tired, and my legs felt heavy.
She nodded reluctantly and said, "Alright then, Uncle, but you must practice hard, I want to beat you next time!"
Yu Huan nodded vigorously and replied in a serious tone, "Uncle will definitely practice hard. We'll have a big battle next time, but don't let me beat you to a pulp and make you cry."
Sisi immediately put her hands on her hips, puffed out her chest, and said angrily, "No way! Uncle, just you wait and see, I'll definitely beat you next time, and I won't cry!"
Yu Huan and Wei Feiyu burst out laughing in unison.
Lin Yourong was busy making tea, but she was a little overwhelmed by the number of people sitting around the tea table.
Seeing this, he waved to Yu Huan, who had a moment to spare, and called out in a clear voice, "Yu Huan, come and make some tea!"
"Okay." Yu Huan replied with a smile and strode towards the tea table.
The European-style wall clock in the living room swung its pendulum rhythmically, and the hands quietly pointed to 5:30.
Accompanied by light footsteps and laughter, the people playing mahjong upstairs came down to the living room on the first floor.
After exchanging pleasantries, everyone began preparing to leave, and the living room was filled with laughter and chatter.
Sisi couldn't contain herself any longer. Carrying her little rabbit crossbody bag, she hopped and skipped to the doorway, then turned back to the people inside and urged, "Hurry up, everyone! I'm starving! I really want to go to the restaurant to eat."
Her uncle walked up to her with a smile, put his hand on her shoulder, and teased, "Little glutton, you're the most enthusiastic eater of all."
(End of this chapter)