msmithbooks Chapter 486 It's difficult for us to even learn a little bit.
Chapter 486 It's difficult for us to even learn a little bit.
Chapter 486 It's difficult for us to even learn a little bit.
Yu Huan casually took off his mask and tossed it into the armrest box. Then, following his uncle's instructions, he skillfully took control of the steering wheel.
The little BMW nimbly turned left at the intersection and sped through the streets.
Outside the car window, the streets seemed rather deserted. A few pedestrians hurried by, bundled in thick cotton coats, as if driven by the cold wind. Their exhaled breath instantly dissipated in the cold air.
Most of the shops along the street were decorated with red lanterns, which swayed gently in the wind, adding a unique festive atmosphere to the cold weather.
Yu Huan gripped the steering wheel firmly with one hand and gently turned the knob with the other to raise the temperature of the car's air conditioning. He casually chatted, "Uncle, do you think this winter feels colder than last year? Although we haven't seen any snow."
"This is due to the influence of cold air; a cold wave has arrived, and the temperature has dropped. You young people should pay more attention to keeping warm and not sacrifice warmth for style."
As he spoke, the uncle turned his head slightly to look at Lin Yourong in the back seat. A smile appeared on his face, and he spoke with the caring tone typical of an elder:
"Especially You Rong, you were dressed rather lightly during your performance. Make sure to put on a thick coat as soon as possible after the show, so you don't catch a cold."
Lin Yourong pulled her mask down slightly and replied softly, "I know, Uncle. You're so busy with work, so please take care of yourself and remember to balance work and rest."
Uncle nodded slightly, his smile growing wider. He leaned back comfortably in his chair and said, "Speaking of work-life balance, Yourong, it's rare for you to come to Wuling. How about playing mahjong with your uncle tonight?"
Yu Huan couldn't help but jokingly chime in: "Rongrong is quite addicted to playing mahjong."
"Like mother, like daughter," the uncle jokingly chimed in.
Hearing their conversation, Lin Yourong glanced at Yu Huan reproachfully through the rearview mirror, but said, "Let's play mahjong, Yu Huan, let your uncle see if your skills have improved."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan couldn't help but smile confidently, and said in a humorous tone, "Then I'll have to show you something new, and let you know that this mahjong novice is not someone to be trifled with."
My uncle laughed heartily and said, "Then it's settled. We'll start the meal after dinner tonight. We're all family, so winning or losing doesn't matter. The main thing is to have fun."
Just then, the BMW was about to reach an intersection when the green light began to flash, indicating that it would soon turn red.
Yu Huan calmly slowed down and steadily stopped the car before the stop line.
He turned to his uncle and said in a relaxed tone, "Uncle, you have to teach me more of your experience. I need to learn more from you so that I can improve my card skills in the future."
Upon hearing this, the uncle smiled and said, "Playing mahjong is seven parts luck and three parts skill. But it's good that you have this desire to learn. When the game starts tonight, we'll play and exchange ideas. I guarantee you'll learn a lot."
Yu Huan quickly nodded and cheerfully replied, "Okay!"
At this moment, Yu Huan couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
Putting aside his preconceived notions about this future provincial leader, and the unconscious awkwardness he felt when they first met, he found his uncle to be actually very easy to get along with.
Just like now, the kind smile on my uncle's face completely lacked the usual sternness and distance he exuded when he held a high position. His eyes were full of the care and affection of an elder for a younger generation, making one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze...
As the green light turned on, Yu Huan gently pressed the accelerator, and the little BMW continued to move forward smoothly and steadily.
The flat asphalt road, like a gray ribbon, winds its way into the distance.
After the little BMW drove briskly for nearly twenty minutes, Yu Huan looked into the distance and saw the shimmering Willow Leaf Lake.
Under the faint sunlight, the lake surface resembled a huge and clear mirror, clearly reflecting the gray sky and the bare branches of the trees on the shore.
After turning, the BMW continued driving along the lakeside. The reeds on the shore trembled in the wind, and the slender golden reed spikes swayed gracefully in the breeze.
"Turn right at the next intersection, and drive a little further and you'll reach your uncle's house," the uncle's steady voice rang out in the car.
Yu Huan already had some impression of this area. He nodded slightly and responded softly, "Okay."
My uncle squinted slightly, gazing leisurely at the lake view through the car window, and then said, "The environment around your uncle's house is indeed quite nice. This house was built early; nowadays, a plot of land this size would be impossible to get approved in principle."
Yu Huan slumped comfortably in the driver's seat, his hands naturally gripping the steering wheel, and replied, "The policies are indeed different now. It's not just about homesteads; the restrictions on land planning and use will only become stricter in the future."
"Hmm." Uncle nodded, his gaze lingering on the scenery outside the window, and said with emotion, "Back then, this place was relatively remote, and there weren't many development plans around it. But look at it now, nestled beside Willow Leaf Lake, with fresh and pleasant air, picturesque scenery, and a quiet and comfortable atmosphere. Moreover, the surrounding facilities are gradually being improved, and transportation is becoming more and more convenient. Naturally, the value of your uncle's building has become more apparent."
As he spoke, his uncle raised his hand and pointed to the right front.
Following his instructions, Yu Huan steadily turned right at the intersection.
Before long, a magnificent three-story French-style villa came into view.
Returning to this place after several months, Yu Huan couldn't help but roll down the car window. Instantly, a refreshing breeze rushed in, its coolness penetrating his lungs and making him feel refreshed and relaxed.
The BMW slowly came to a stop in front of the tightly closed wrought iron gate, the exquisite carvings on which were clearly visible to Yu Huan.
"Looks like we arrived before Brother Yue and the others," Yu Huan said with a relaxed smile.
Lin Yourong immediately opened the car door and said, "I'll get out and ring the doorbell."
"Okay," Yu Huan replied softly.
Through the car window, his gaze followed Lin Yourong intently.
She walked briskly to the doorbell device next to the wrought iron gate, raised her hand and gently pressed it.
The wind was strong by the lake, and Lin Yourong's long hair danced wildly in the wind. A few strands of hair brushed against her cheeks, and she subconsciously raised her hand to tuck the hair behind her ear. Every move she made exuded elegance.
Before long, Yu Huan noticed that the wrought iron gate slowly slid open to both sides automatically, accompanied by a slight creaking sound.
He lightly tapped the accelerator with his toe, driving the little BMW slowly into the lane.
A row of cars was neatly parked on one side of the door. Yu Huan skillfully parked his BMW next to Old Lin's gleaming Crown sedan. As soon as he stopped, he looked up and saw his uncle grinning with two prominent gold teeth, pushing open the door with a beaming smile.
At this moment, my uncle was wearing a festive red Tang suit with a large "福" (good fortune) character embroidered on it.
My uncle's face beamed with an incredibly warm smile, his eyes narrowing into slits as he exclaimed, "Oh my, we've been waiting for you for so long! I've been eagerly anticipating your arrival!"
Seeing this, Yu Huan quickly got out of the car, gently closed the door, and said with a warm smile, "Uncle, it's so cold outside, you really went out to greet me. Thank you so much!"
Uncle waved his hand, cheerfully interrupting him: "We're family, no need for formalities. I'm overjoyed that you could come! I'm so happy!"
As they spoke, the uncle's gaze passed over Yu Huan and landed on Lin Yourong, who was walking lightly from the front door.
His smile grew even brighter as he joked, "Hey, Yourong, you've gotten even more beautiful!"
Lin Yourong, still wearing a mask, walked to the trunk and stopped. Her voice was full of laughter as she replied, "Uncle, Happy New Year! You too, you look so smart today, radiating joy!"
"Hey! It was bought for me by your aunt, her taste is just..." Uncle clicked his tongue softly, shaking his head like a rattle drum. Although there was a hint of helplessness in his words, he couldn't hide the smile on his lips.
However, when his uncle saw his brother get out of the passenger seat, he quickly stopped joking and called out, "Brother Xiong!"
"Yes." The uncle nodded slightly, his face bearing his usual friendly smile.
Lin Yourong opened the trunk and took out a bulging gift bag.
Uncle, with his sharp eyes, noticed this scene. He grinned, showing his big gold teeth, and said in a humorous tone, "Oh, You Rong, it's fine to come, but why bring anything? It's too formal! It's good that you're here, why bring all this?"
Yu Huan turned around and stepped forward to help close the trunk. Then, she naturally took Lin Yourong's hand and smiled as she continued, "Uncle, this is just a small token of my appreciation."
"Alright, you've put your heart into this!" Uncle stood on the steps, looking down at the young couple walking hand in hand. His smile stretched almost to his ears as he chuckled and said, "Look at you two, you're such a perfect match. Yourong, you'd better keep a close eye on Xiaoyu. Such a handsome young man is hard to find even with a lantern!"
Yu Huan replied in a humorous tone, "Uncle, such a beautiful young lady is hard to find even with a lantern!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong playfully slapped Yu Huan's arm and said, "You're such a chatterbox!"
Seeing this, the uncle couldn't help but chuckle, stepped up the stairs, and asked his aunt's husband, "Where are Xiaolin and the others?"
"They're playing mahjong upstairs," the uncle replied, waving warmly to the young couple. "Come on in, it's chilly outside, but warm inside. We don't want to get cold here."
Stepping inside, the high ceiling and crystal chandelier cast a bright yet soft light, illuminating every meticulously arranged corner of the room.
The marble floor has a warm, smooth color and a mirror-like sheen, subtly reflecting the figures of the people on it.
Uncle casually put his hands behind his back, turned his head slightly, looked at his uncle, and asked with concern, "Are Dad and the others still behind?"
The uncle nodded slightly and said in a steady tone, "Yes, Yue is driving. He should arrive in a while."
Yu Huan listened to their conversation and looked around with great interest.
Suddenly, his gaze was drawn to a spot by the window in the living room, where a new tea table had been placed, simple yet elegant.
Yu Huan's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "Uncle, your house is getting more and more grand! Take this tea table, for example, it's obviously made of sandalwood. Placing it here has elevated the style of the entire living room considerably."
Uncle said with a smile, "This was brought back by Feiyu. I don't know why, but he's suddenly taken a liking to tea lately and has been clamoring to buy a big tea cabinet just to store tea leaves. He just loves to tinker."
Yu Huan's lips curled up slightly, and she jokingly added, "Life goes on, so does the constant fuss."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone chuckled in unison.
They walked to the tea table and stopped in their tracks.
The uncle turned to look at Yu Huan and said with a smile, "I heard that you and your father-in-law always drink tea together. You must know how to use tea sets, right? Come on, show us your skills and let us see how good you are at brewing tea."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan quickly said modestly, "Uncle, please don't flatter me. My skills are really nothing special. I just often drink tea with Dad and learn from him. I only know a little bit by observing him. But since you've asked, I'll shamelessly show off my skills."
With that, Yu Huan walked around to the back of the tea table and sat down comfortably in the host's seat.
He casually picked up a purple clay teapot from the side, gently lifted the lid, brought it to his nose to smell, and then said with a smile, "There is a faint aroma of Pu'er tea in this teapot. It seems that Brother Feiyu has been using it to brew tea quite often. The teapot has even developed its own flavor."
Seeing this, the uncle quickly pulled out two chairs from the side and warmly gestured for his uncle and Lin Yourong to sit down. He then walked quickly to the side, pulled over a chair, and plopped down in it.
He grinned, showing off his big gold teeth, and said, "This teapot of his was a gift from someone. It's supposedly handmade, and the craftsmanship is quite good. Now this kid treasures it very much and won't let me touch it casually. He even said that this teapot can only be used to brew Pu'er tea, otherwise it will easily mix flavors."
Yu Huan nodded and said seriously, "That's true. Yixing clay teapots have a special texture and good breathability, making them easy to absorb the aroma of tea. So many people who are particular about tea use one teapot for one type of tea."
Uncle and Lin Yourong sat side by side at the tea table. Uncle casually rested one hand on the edge of the table and said with a smile, "Drinking tea like this is really troublesome. I still prefer to grab a handful of tea leaves, throw them into the water cup, and then pour in boiling water. It's simple. Although there are not so many formalities, it tastes quite good. The main thing is that it saves time."
Yu Huan gently pressed the switch on the electric kettle, a warm smile on her lips, and said, "Uncle, you are a very busy person with countless affairs every day. How could you be like us idle people, with plenty of time to ponder the details of drinking tea?"
"Xiao Yu, you're absolutely right!" Uncle said quickly, his face beaming. "Your uncle usually handles major issues that concern people's livelihoods and affect regional development. He dedicates his time and energy to the Party. He prioritizes efficiency, and his style is capable, decisive, efficient, and pragmatic. It's hard for us to learn from him."
Upon hearing this, the uncle shook his head slightly, a helpless smile on his face, and said, "Stop talking nonsense."
Upon hearing this, the uncle's face remained full of smiles, his tone becoming even more humorous. He deliberately feigned surprise and said, "Hey, Xiong-ge, don't swear in front of the younger generation!"
Upon hearing this, the young couple burst into laughter simultaneously.
(End of this chapter)