msmithbooks Chapter 480 Now we have plenty of motivation!
Chapter 480 Now we have plenty of motivation!
Chapter 480 Now Full of Motivation!
The motorcycle, with its deep, powerful roar, cut through the cold winter wind and steadily drove towards home.
Yu Huan gripped the handlebars tightly with both hands, his eyes focused on the distance ahead. In the distance, he could see a large crowd gathered in front of his house, creating a lively and bustling scene.
Upon closer inspection, a large group of people, all relatives and friends, were sitting and standing in front of the door, and every face looked familiar.
Several elderly people with gray hair were sitting leisurely on a long bench by the door, holding sunflower seeds in their hands, chatting enthusiastically as they cracked them open.
The children were laughing and running around in the crowd.
Seeing the lively scene, Yu Huan slowed down the car, turned her head slightly, and said to Lin Yourong in the back seat, "There are a lot of people at home. You can go upstairs and rest for a while."
Lin Yourong nodded and replied softly, "Okay, I understand."
As the uniquely designed motorcycle approached the house, a sharp-eyed aunt in the crowd instantly spotted them.
Her eyes lit up as if she had discovered a new continent, and she shouted excitedly in her shrill voice, "Hey, Huanhuan's back!"
That shout was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to this side, and the smiling faces looked especially radiant in the sunlight.
Yu Huan parked the motorcycle on one side of the front yard, and then nimbly stepped off.
Without taking off his helmet, he reached out and took the two plastic bags full of liquor that Lin Yourong was carrying.
The heavy weight made his arm sag slightly.
Lin Yourong originally intended to take off her helmet, but when her gaze inadvertently fell upon the crowd gathered in front of the gate, she hesitated for a moment, then abandoned the idea and decided to continue wearing it.
The two walked side by side toward the crowd. Yu Huan's eyes were full of smiles. A few steps away, she enthusiastically called out, "Happy New Year! I wish everyone a Happy New Year!"
The voice just fell.
The crowd instantly erupted into a frenzy, with greetings and laughter mingling together.
"Huanhuan, you're finally back! Did you have fun outside?"
"Happy New Year! You're getting more and more energetic, young man!"
……
Various sounds rose and fell, like continuous waves, never ceasing.
Old Yu greeted her with a smile and light steps, reaching out to take the liquor from Yu Huan's hand.
Yu Huan then took off his helmet and held it in his hand, nodding repeatedly to the guests while responding to their greetings with brief but enthusiastic words.
Taking advantage of the break, Yu Huan turned slightly to the side and gently patted Lin Yourong's shoulder, deliberately raising her voice as she said with concern, "If you're not feeling well, go upstairs and rest for a bit."
"Okay." Lin Yourong nodded slightly.
Ms. Wu, who was standing by the door with a smile on her face, immediately lost a little of her smile upon hearing these words.
Her eyes were full of worry, and she quickly said to Lin Yourong, "Yourong, go and drink some hot water. You've been having some allergies these past few days, so please don't catch a cold from the wind."
As soon as Teacher Wu said that, everyone's attention turned to Lin Yourong again.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lin Yourong secretly rejoiced that she hadn't rushed to take off her helmet.
She cleared her throat slightly and replied softly in a rough voice, "Mom, I understand."
Teacher Wu walked through the crowd, gently took Lin Yourong's hand, and said, "Come with me." Then she led her into the house.
A slightly plump woman in a brightly colored floral cotton-padded jacket watched this scene with a broad smile on her face and exclaimed in a loud voice, "Oh my, Xiao Wu really dotes on his daughter-in-law!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding relatives nodded in agreement, chiming in with their own opinions.
"That's right, Xiao Wu is such a good mother-in-law."
"This child is truly blessed..."
……
There was even a hint of deliberate flattery in these words.
After all, everyone knows that Yu Huan is now successful in his career, has gained both fame and fortune, and has married a wife with excellent conditions. It is only natural for people to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, so everyone subconsciously wants to get closer to this family.
Where there are many people, there is liveliness. At this moment, the entrance is bustling with noise, and all kinds of sounds are mixed together and cannot be stopped.
Amidst the noisy atmosphere, Teacher Wu led Lin Yourong steadily up the stairs.
Lin Yourong slowly walked up the stairs while gently taking off her helmet.
She raised her head slightly, her gaze following Teacher Wu's back. The corners of her mouth under her mask subtly turned up, and she said softly, "Mom, I'm actually not feeling unwell. Yu Huan just said that on purpose, wanting me to go upstairs and find some peace and quiet."
Upon hearing this, Teacher Wu paused slightly.
She turned around, smiling, and said, "Really? I'm glad you're not feeling unwell. If you were, I'd be worried sick."
Lin Yourong nodded slightly, her smile widening, and said, "So, Mom, you really don't need to worry about me too much. I can take good care of myself."
Teacher Wu smiled and continued walking upstairs, replying softly, "On the first day of the Lunar New Year, many relatives who don't usually visit, even those beyond the fifth degree of kinship, have come to visit. The house is suddenly so lively, to be honest, I'm a little overwhelmed. I really wish I could go upstairs and find some peace and quiet like you."
These words made Lin Yourong chuckle softly. Her curiosity was piqued, and she immediately asked, "Where's Grandpa? I don't think I've seen him."
"He went to Old Xu's house, all because he's worried about Songnian's marriage."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law chatted back and forth as they walked up to the living room on the second floor.
You can still clearly hear the noise of children downstairs, as if they are fighting over something and making a lot of noise.
Ms. Wu shook her head helplessly. She quickly stepped forward and gently closed the slightly open window.
Instantly, the noise subsided considerably.
Teacher Wu turned around and saw Lin Yourong walk into the bathroom. Then she went to the tea table, picked up the thermos, poured a cup of steaming hot water, and even opened the snack box next to her.
A moment later, a slight sound of the door opening was heard.
Teacher Wu turned around and saw Lin Yourong come out. She sat on the sofa and greeted her with a smile, "Come and have a cup of hot water to warm yourself up. You've been riding the motorcycle in the wind for so long, don't catch a cold." "Thank you, Mom."
Lin Yourong quickly walked to the sofa and sat down, casually pulling her mask down to her chin, and took a small sip from her cup.
The hot water slid down my throat, and a warm feeling instantly welled up in my heart.
Teacher Wu glanced at Lin Yourong's upright posture.
Having taught for many years and seen countless people, Teacher Wu could easily tell that her celebrity daughter-in-law was still a little nervous in front of her.
So, Teacher Wu sat up straight, a kind and friendly smile on her face.
She gently patted Lin Yourong's leg and said affectionately, "Yourong, where did Huanhuan take you this afternoon?"
Lin Yourong put down her water glass, a faint smile on her face, and answered softly, "I just wandered around the town, went to Yu Huan's old school, and also went to the Taoist temple in town to burn incense and pray for blessings."
"I see," Teacher Wu replied, grabbing a handful of sunflower seeds and holding them in his palm. He said slowly, "Although this Taoist temple isn't very big, and it's in our small town, Taoism pays great attention to the first and fifteenth of the lunar month. With such a nice day, there must be a lot of people going to the temple, right?"
Lin Yourong picked up her cup, took a sip of hot water, nodded slightly, and said, "There are indeed a lot of people. The Taoist temple is packed with people, and the incense is burning very brightly."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law chatted casually, cracking sunflower seeds and eating snacks.
At first, the conversation revolved around what they had seen and heard that afternoon, but gradually it turned into the funny and embarrassing things that happened to Yu Huan when she was a child.
As the conversation deepened, the two, who had initially sat upright, gradually relaxed and unconsciously leaned back on the sofa, creating an increasingly relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
Suddenly, a series of footsteps, neither too light nor too heavy, echoed clearly from the stairwell.
Lin Yourong subconsciously pulled her mask up and looked in the direction of the sound. She saw Yu Huan walking briskly into the second-floor living room.
His bangs were a little messy, but that only added to his casual and unrestrained air.
"What are you whispering about here?" Yu Huan said, walking to the coffee table, bending down to pick up a candied fruit from the snack box, and casually tossing it into her mouth.
"Since you know we're whispering, why don't you get out of here? Don't listen to what's improper..." Lin Yourong said half-jokingly, pulling her mask down further and grabbing a handful of sunflower seeds from the table.
Yu Huan plopped down next to Lin Yourong and was about to put his arm around her shoulder.
However, Lin Yourong caught a glimpse of her mother-in-law looking at them with a beaming smile, and immediately nudged him before asking, "Darling, are the guests downstairs still there?"
Yu Huan swayed slightly from the push, but still had a bright smile on her face as she said, "Some people have left, but there are still quite a few people here."
"Oh." Lin Yourong nodded gently.
At this moment, Yu Huan's gaze fell on the shortbread candies in the snack box, her eyes lit up, and she quickly picked out a coconut-flavored one.
He skillfully tore open the packaging and held it to Lin Yourong's lips, his face full of flattery: "Ah~ wife, please open your mouth~"
"No." Lin Yourong quickly turned her head away.
"Don't you love eating this coconut-flavored shortbread during Chinese New Year?"
"I've already eaten two pieces."
Yu Huan persisted, following the direction of her head with her hand, while muttering, "Look at this coconut flavor, it smells so good, it's exactly your favorite flavor—"
Watching this scene, Teacher Wu couldn't help but laugh and said, "This crispy candy really tastes like the New Year, but Huanhuan, stop teasing Yourong."
Hearing her mother's words, Yu Huan withdrew her hand, put the candy in her mouth, and mumbled, "By the way, Mom, did you save all the things for Grandma's grave for us?"
"Don't worry, nothing was missed," Teacher Wu said, her eyes filled with reminiscence, as she gently smoothed the stray hairs at her temples. "Your grandmother doted on you the most, her eldest grandson... When you take You Rong to see her this time, you must kowtow four times respectfully."
Yu Huan nodded slightly: "I definitely will."
Teacher Wu gently turned her head, her gaze falling on the young couple sitting close together, and a gratified smile naturally appeared on her face.
She stood up, her tone light and cheerful, "Then I'll go prepare dinner first, you two chat."
After saying that, she walked briskly around the coffee table and headed towards the stairwell.
Yu Huan watched her mother's departing figure, then turned to look at Lin Yourong and gently took her hand.
Her voice unconsciously carried a hint of emotion: "When I was little, my grandma was so good to me. Whenever there was something delicious, I was always the first person she thought of. She really favored me."
By this time, Lin Yourong had a fairly clear understanding of Yu Huan's family situation, knowing that he only had one older cousin.
She said with a smile, "You are my eldest grandson, so it's only natural that your grandma dotes on you."
Yu Huan gently stroked Lin Yourong's hand, a slight smile playing on her lips, her thoughts drifting back to the past.
"That's right. Every year when I was little, during the Lunar New Year, the whole family would gather together in a lively atmosphere. My grandma would always pull me to her side and secretly slip an extra red envelope into my pocket, repeatedly telling me not to let anyone else see it. At that time, I truly felt that my grandma was unique and the most special to me."
Lin Yourong smiled gently as her eyes crinkled: "When I was little, my grandparents were obviously biased towards me. The table was usually full of my favorite dishes, which made my two older cousins always protest. I remember once they even threw their chopsticks down, and my grandfather hit their hands with a ruler until they were swollen."
Yu Huan couldn't help but laugh out loud: "You're the only girl in your family, so you're the 'darling' of the whole family."
Lin Yourong nodded gently and said slowly, "Yes, my grandparents always say that girls should be raised in luxury, so they give me the best of everything."
"Then you must have lived like a little princess when you were little, getting whatever you wanted." Yu Huan said, affectionately reaching out to pinch Lin Yourong's nose, then stood up and stretched. "I still need to make good use of this spare time. Anyway, I brought my laptop back, so I need to hurry up and finish the arrangement of 'Night in Ulaanbaatar.' Time is tight and the task is arduous!"
"Then darling, thank you for your hard work~" Lin Yourong said sweetly, her voice as melodious as a nightingale's song.
Hearing that sweet little clip-like voice, Yu Huan felt a tickle in her heart and couldn't help but turn around and bend down.
He first placed a kiss on Lin Yourong's smooth, jade-like forehead, then slowly moved downwards, pressing his forehead against hers and gently caressing her lips.
Lin Yourong closed her eyes, immersed in the sweet atmosphere, and unconsciously wrapped her arms around Yu Huan's neck in response.
The two people's breathing intertwined.
Yu Huan had just eaten the crispy candy, and Lin Yourong felt that her mouth was full of the rich, sweet aroma of coconut flakes.
After a while.
Yu Huan slowly straightened up and said with high spirits, "Alright, full tank of gas, now full of power!"
Lin Yourong, her cheeks flushed like the sunset, gave him a playful glare and said coquettishly, "You're such a jerk~"
(End of this chapter)