lerbook Chapter 492 Isn't that a given?
Chapter 492 Isn't that a given?
Chapter 492 Isn't that a given?
"He was doing very well at the newspaper, and he was especially good at songwriting..."
As he spoke, his uncle raised his hand and patted Yu Huan's shoulder heavily.
Immediately afterwards, he turned around, looked at Wei Feiyu with a smile, and said:
"Feiyu, you should learn a lot from Xiaoyu. Look at him, he's not arrogant or impatient, and he does things steadily. Look at all the praise he's received, yet he remains humble and low-key. He's talented but doesn't flaunt it; that's real skill, truly solid!"
Wei Feiyu shrugged, his face full of helplessness, and replied in a somewhat humorous and teasing tone, "Alright, another 'other people's child,' I'm under a lot of pressure!"
These words immediately caused everyone to burst into laughter.
My grandfather always had a kind and gentle smile on his face.
With a gentle expression and a steady yet powerful voice, he said, “You young people, each of you has your own unique strengths and merits. You should learn from each other’s strengths and never compare yourselves to one another. As long as you are willing to work hard, everyone can shine in their own field and achieve great things.”
"As expected of the old Party Secretary! His speaking skills are truly exceptional!" Uncle said with a smile, giving Grandpa a thumbs up as he joked.
Auntie gave Uncle a light glare, her eyes filled with a hint of reproach.
Then, she turned to her grandfather and said softly, "Dad, it's getting late, you should get some rest. How about I help you wash up, soak your feet, and go to bed?"
"Okay." Grandpa nodded gently, his gaze slowly sweeping over the smiling faces in the room, and said cheerfully, "Don't chat too late, all of you should get some rest."
Everyone echoed in agreement, and Auntie took Grandpa's arm, preparing to help him up.
Grandpa didn't rush to stand up. Instead, he turned his gaze to Yu Huan, his eyes full of concern, and asked gently, "Little Yu, what time will you and You Rong get up tomorrow morning?"
Upon hearing her grandfather's question, Yu Huan pondered for a moment, a natural smile playing on her lips, and replied, "Grandpa, we plan to get up at seven o'clock. Rongrong has some very important business to attend to at the broadcasting center tomorrow, and it will probably take two hours to drive there."
"Okay." Grandpa nodded slightly, his concern growing stronger, and said, "Seven o'clock, huh? You all need to go to bed early tonight to recharge. Driving on the highway, you can't be careless for even a second; safety is always the top priority."
At this moment, Aunt gently patted Grandpa's hand and said, "Dad, don't worry about them. Xiaoyu and Yourong are both very reliable, so don't worry. We'll go wash up first, and you should get some rest too."
Grandpa smiled and, with his aunt's help, slowly stood up.
When he reached the door, Grandpa stopped and turned back, his gaze sweeping over every figure in the house.
He raised his voice slightly and said with concern, "It's important to be happy as a family when we get together, but don't stay up too late. Your health is the most important thing."
Upon hearing this, everyone echoed their agreement once again.
They spoke back and forth, their words filled with respect and affection, reminding their grandfather to get some rest as well.
After my grandfather passed away, the room, which had been quiet for a moment, was once again filled with the sounds of conversation.
Everyone chatted enthusiastically, each offering their own opinion.
Before we knew it, time had slipped away, and it was past midnight.
Gradually, the conversations became quieter.
One by one, the figures dispersed, washed up, and went back to their rooms to rest.
As Wei Feiyu, the last one remaining, reached out and pulled the main light switch, a crisp "click" echoed softly in the quiet room.
In an instant, the lights went out, plunging the entire room into deep darkness.
The next day.
Yu Huan woke up alone in the same place where she had stayed last time.
The alarm clock kept ringing. Before he had even fully opened his eyes, he reached out from under the warm blankets and groped around on the bedside table, quickly touching the cold phone.
He gently pressed the power button, and the alarm clock for seven in the morning stopped abruptly.
At this moment, the room was filled with the tranquility unique to the early morning, and a few rays of light shone through the gaps in the curtains, casting long, thin shadows on the floor.
Yu Huan rubbed her sleepy eyes, took a deep breath of the cold but fresh air, and the scene of her family's joy last night seemed to be right before her eyes, vivid in her memory...
He yawned widely, then sat up, reached for the clothes on the bedside table, and began to dress methodically.
Instead of rushing to get out of bed and put on his pants, he first grabbed his phone, skillfully swiped the screen, and dialed Lin Yourong's number, preparing to wake her up.
The melodious ringtone "Because of Love" came through the receiver.
As Yu Huan waited for the call to connect, she casually ran her fingers through her slightly messy hair.
A moment later, the phone rang, and Lin Yourong's languid voice came through: "Hello..."
Yu Huan said gently, "Wife, it's time to get up."
“Okay…” Lin Yourong responded, followed by a soft yawn and then rustling sounds, as if someone was getting up. “Darling, see you on the first floor.”
"Ah."
Hearing the lingering drowsiness in her voice, Yu Huan couldn't help but smile before hanging up the phone.
He quickly got out of bed and deftly put on his pants.
Then he turned to the bed, reached out and carefully tidied up the somewhat messy bedding, smoothed out the sheets, straightened the edges, and then laid the bedding flat on the bed.
After tidying up, he strode to the window, grabbed the curtains, and pulled them hard.
In an instant, abundant light filled the originally dim room without any obstruction.
Yu Huan squinted slightly, gazing at the sky, letting her still sleepy eyes slowly adjust to the suddenly stronger light.
In the sky, a few wisps of thin white clouds drifted leisurely.
The weather wasn't exactly sunny; the sun wasn't dazzling, but there was no sign of gloom either. Overall, it was alright.
As her vision gradually became clearer and brighter, Yu Huan turned around, stepped out of the room, and walked towards the bathroom on her right.
After a leisurely wash, he went downstairs.
Instead of taking the elevator, Yu Huan strolled to the marble staircase and descended the steps.
As he reached the second floor, he heard soft footsteps. Yu Huan immediately stopped, stepped out of the stairwell, and peered into the corridor.
At first, he thought it was Lin Yourong, but what came into view was his grandfather's figure, slowly walking from the other end of the corridor.
My grandfather was dressed neatly, his gray hair was combed meticulously, and although his gait was slightly unsteady and his steps were not light, he looked very energetic.
"Good morning, Grandpa!" Yu Huan's face instantly lit up with a bright smile. After greeting him warmly, she hurried forward to meet her grandfather.
Grandpa squinted and saw Yu Huan's tall figure getting closer and closer.
A smile immediately appeared on her face as she replied, "Good morning, Xiao Yu."
Yu Huan walked quickly to her grandfather's side, gently supporting his elbow, and deliberately slowed her pace to match his slightly unsteady steps.
The two walked side by side, and Yu Huan asked with concern, "Grandpa, you're up so early. Did you sleep well last night?"
Grandpa nodded and said slowly, "That's good, she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. But you young people, what time did you go back to your room to sleep last night?"
"We had such a great time chatting that we didn't go back to our rooms until almost one o'clock," Yu Huan replied with a smile.
As they talked, the two slowly turned the corner and entered the elevator.
Yu Huan let go of her grandfather's hand, turned to face the elevator control panel, and was about to touch the button when her grandfather suddenly called out.
"Xiao Yu..."
"What's wrong, Grandpa?" Yu Huan turned her head and looked into her grandfather's weathered eyes.
Grandpa slowly raised his hand, unzipped his coat, took out a bank card, and handed it to Yu Huan with a smile.
He lowered his voice and said slowly, "Xiao Yu, when You Rong was in high school, I deposited 200,000 yuan into this account. Over the years, it should have accumulated a lot of interest. This money was originally intended as You Rong's dowry... I heard from your uncle that your wedding room is being renovated, and this is a bottomless pit, so I'll use it for now. The password is You Rong's birthday."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan looked surprised and quickly waved her hand, saying, "Grandpa, this is unacceptable! I absolutely cannot accept this money; you should keep it for yourself."
Seeing Yu Huan's reaction, the grandfather not only did not withdraw his hand, but instead insisted on handing the bank card forward.
His smile grew even more amiable as he said softly, "Xiao Yu, this money is really just a number to me. Decorating your wedding home is a major event in your lives. You young people are under a lot of pressure these days. This money can help you buy some furniture and appliances, so it's a good way to make the most of your time."
After saying that, Grandpa stretched out his withered but warm hand, grasped Yu Huan's wrist, and stuffed the bank card into his palm.
"This...this is a bit too much..."
Yu Huan hesitated before opening her palm, her fingers unconsciously relaxing slightly.
Seeing this, Grandpa smiled gently and said, "It's not much, it's not much at all, silly child, just take it!"
This scene made Yu Huan feel as if something was choking her throat.
Looking at my grandfather's face, etched with the marks of time, his eyes brimming with love, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.
It wasn't because of the 200,000 yuan in his bank card; after all, considering the current balance in his investment account, that amount of money was indeed not much.
What truly moved him was his grandfather's deep affection for Lin Yourong, and his unreserved acceptance and trust in him, his grandson-in-law.
No wonder Grandpa was so concerned about when he and Lin Yourong would set off last night; it turns out he was planning this...
“Child, it’s my greatest joy that you and You Rong are destined to be husband and wife. This money was originally prepared as her dowry, and using it for your wedding home makes me feel very involved, which is a kind of happiness. Don’t feel burdened.” Grandpa gently patted Yu Huan’s hand, his eyes full of kind smiles, and reminded her again, “Just take it, but don’t tell anyone.”
Yu Huan lowered her head slightly, glanced at the bank card in her hand, and then said sincerely, "Grandpa, thank you. Rongrong and I will definitely make our lives better and better and live up to your expectations."
"Good, good. As long as you are doing well, Grandpa is satisfied." Grandpa's smile grew even brighter.
"Thank you, Grandpa!" Yu Huan said, feeling touched, as she put the bank card into her pocket.
She then raised her hand and pressed the button. After the elevator doors opened, she helped her grandfather into the elevator.
Grandpa lowered his head slightly, his gaze passing through the clear glass as he looked at the ground floor that was getting closer and closer.
He smiled and gently advised, "Xiao Yu, You Rong has always been stubborn. Sometimes when she gets angry, nothing can stop her. You'll have to be more tolerant of her."
Yu Huan sincerely assured him, "Grandpa, don't worry, Rongrong is the most important person in my heart. I will always pamper her and protect her, and I will never let her suffer any grievances."
Upon hearing this, the grandfather's face showed a gratified expression, seemingly extremely satisfied with Yu Huan's answer.
He raised his hand and gently patted Yu Huan's arm, then said earnestly, "Both of you are currently in the prime of your careers, and it's inevitable that you'll neglect some small things in life when you're busy. Don't underestimate these trivial matters; life is made up of them. Never forget to spend time together because you're busy. Communicate more often, think in the same direction, and work together. As long as you do that, you can overcome any difficulty."
“I understand, Grandpa.” Yu Huan nodded earnestly.
The elevator car paused slightly before smoothly arriving at the first floor, and the elevator doors slowly opened to both sides.
Yu Huan helped her grandfather out of the elevator.
As soon as the two stepped into the living room, they saw their uncle standing by the coffee table, shaking his head and twisting his waist, gesturing casually with his hands in the air, looking inexplicably comical.
He couldn't help but chuckle and called out, "Uncle, good morning! Are you doing your health exercises?"
Hearing the sound, my uncle turned around, grinned, and revealed two large gold teeth.
She wiggled her hips and laughed, "Dad, Xiao Yu, you're up already? Perfect timing, I'll go heat up some buns for you right now. They were made by them yesterday, with the best ingredients, I guarantee they'll taste even better than what you buy outside."
Yu Huan nodded and quickly replied with a smile, "Okay, thank you, Uncle."
The three of them walked straight into the kitchen in the back room.
My uncle walked ahead and asked curiously, "Has Rong gotten better yet?"
"I'm up," Yu Huan replied.
Grandpa was walking slowly when he suddenly said, "You Rong likes to eat eggs, cook two for her."
Without turning his head, my uncle joked, "Dad, your heart is full of your precious granddaughter!"
"I love my own granddaughter, isn't that only natural?" the grandfather replied with a smile.
(End of this chapter)