Chapter 139

Uncle Yu had a flattering smile on his face. He reached out to hug Liu Yan's waist, but fearing to offend her, he held Liu Yan's hand instead.

Liu Yan frowned, brushed her eyebrows away gently, and whispered something.

Uncle Yu's face immediately lit up with joy as he walked ahead to lead Liu Yan.

Liu Yan was wearing a pink cheongsam today, which showed off her curvy figure. She didn't look like a woman over fifty at all.

However, the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month is a day for families to reunite.

Don’t you think it’s inappropriate for Liu Yan to come to the Yu family dressed so ostentatiously?

Uncle Yu led his people into the restaurant, called out "brother" and "sister-in-law", then looked at the old man and called him "Dad" in a flattering manner.

Mr. Yu slammed his chopsticks on the table and said in a cold and dignified voice, "Today is a family dinner, it is not convenient to receive guests from outside."

Liu Yan's smile froze, and she looked at Uncle Yu with embarrassment and helplessness.

Uncle Yu was usually very timid in front of the old man, but in the sight of Liu Yanrou's weak and dependent gaze, his male chauvinism swelled, and he was intoxicated by her beauty, so he changed his usual way and started to refute and talk back.

"Dad, this is my honored guest. How could you do this?"

As he spoke, he pulled out a chair and, smiling broadly, pushed Liu Yan down to sit down, coaxing her, "It's okay, it's okay. Don't be sad. Seeing you sad makes me feel bad too."

Everyone present: "..."

Old Master Yu couldn't stand his second son's playboyish behavior the most, and sneered, "You too, get out of here."

Uncle Yu has been a naughty boy since he was a child. He has heard this kind of words countless times. Naturally, this time he just listened to it in one ear and out the other and didn't take it seriously.

"Dad, Yanyan is like one of my own family members in my heart. She's alone now, with no family or friends around her. How pitiful. I wanted to bring her here during the Chinese New Year, but Yanyan said it wouldn't be a good idea because it might affect the relationships in my family. Please be more considerate."

"If you want to blame someone, blame me. She wasn't planning on coming, but I insisted she come. It's just a meal. Dad, you're so old-fashioned."

Old Master Yu had come all the way from that era to the present day, and he had seen all kinds of storms and people. When he heard his second son say this, he laughed in anger, "Are you stupid?"

Nan Tao almost couldn't help laughing out loud.

[Hahaha, my own father's complaints are the most deadly.]

[My second uncle is really stupid, otherwise he wouldn't cheat on his wife.]

[To even believe the words of someone like Liu Yan is truly beyond belief.]

I don't know what Liu Yan is planning. She shouldn't be so impatient. Something feels a little strange.

Uncle Yu yelled, "Dad, how can you say that to me in front of others? Do I still have any face left?"

Mr. Yu simply couldn't bear to watch it, so he closed his eyes, thinking out of sight, out of mind.

Mother Yu said, "Dad, let the person stay. Since my younger brother has brought him home, maybe good things are coming soon."

Uncle Yu smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, don't say that. I haven't caught her yet." After saying that, he looked at Liu Yan foolishly.

Liu Yan was so angry that she almost died, but she didn't dare to deny it. She lowered her head and said nothing in grievance.

Uncle Yu coaxed, "Don't worry, sister-in-law is the most important person in the family. If she says yes, then it's fine. Don't you think so, Dad?"

Old Master Yu ignored Uncle Yu and asked the housekeeper to order the kitchen to serve the food.

During the meal, Uncle Yu was busy and attentive, picking up dishes and serving soup for Liu Yan.

Liu Yan still looked aloof, but occasionally smiled slightly, which made Uncle Yu feel excited.

Nan Tao felt that it was amazing that her grandfather didn't die of anger at Uncle Yu.

I used to think my second uncle was a playboy, irresponsible, and irresponsible person, but I never thought he wasn't very smart either.

Liu Yan was constantly flipping her hair, tilting her face to the side, and trying every trick in the book to seduce her father-in-law. Is Second Uncle blind? No wonder she's always being cuckolded.

After hearing this, Yu Xue couldn't help but spit out the fermented rice wine soup that had just entered her mouth.

Nan Tao was puzzled: "What's wrong with you?"

As he spoke, he handed the tissue to Yu Xue.

Yu Xue: "Cough cough cough... It's nothing. I choked because I drank too fast."

Nan Tao: "Drink slowly."

After finishing his meal, Mr. Yu went upstairs to rest as usual.

Without the old man around, the overall atmosphere was much more relaxed.

Uncle Yu talked to Liu Yan in various ways, just like a young boy pursuing his lover.

Liu Yan has always been aloof and indifferent.

Uncle Yu never gets tired of this and enjoys it.

Liu Yan stared at Yu's father, and I felt pity for him, and there was a hint of grievance in her eyes.

Second Uncle Yu was heartbroken. "My brother is just like my dad, a wooden stake, emitting a cold aura, not at all likable. Look at what he does, don't scare you."

Liu Yan shook her head and whispered, "I'm not afraid."

Nan Tao vomited.

It's disgusting.

[He's so old, yet still so pretentious.]

Yu Zhengyang frowned, "What's wrong? Did you eat something bad?"

Nan Tao waved her hands, "It's okay, I just suddenly felt nauseous."

Liu Yan asked with concern: "Could she be pregnant?"

Nan Tao was so frightened that her pupils trembled, and she hurried to clarify this huge misunderstanding.

Liu Yan pretended to be sad and scared, "Did I say something wrong and make you unhappy?"

Nan Tao: “???”

Uncle Yu immediately came to the rescue, but after he opened his mouth to say one word, he shut up cowardly under the death gaze of his eldest nephew.

Liu Yan was so disappointed that she stood up and pretended to leave. "I'm done with dinner. I won't disturb your family anymore. I'm leaving."

Nan Tao rolled her eyes.

If you think it's a bother, why do you still come to someone else's house for dinner?

Isn't this a contradiction?

[Looks cool, but is actually a green tea. ]

【You can leave whenever you want, as if someone will keep you here. 】

Second Uncle Yu shouted to keep them, "No!"

Nan Tao: “…”

Yu Xue tried hard to suppress the smile on her lips.

Liu Yan's eyes were red, and her voice was weak and pitiful, "Why?"

Uncle Yu: "You are the guest I brought home. How can you leave after just one meal? Stay here tonight."

A hint of joy flashed across Liu Yan's eyes, but quickly disappeared.

"I'm just an outsider. How can this be possible? Just let me go."

Uncle Yu was visibly anxious and grabbed Liu Yan's arm. "If I say it's possible, then it's possible. Who dares to let you go?"

Liu Yan: "I know you mean well, you came to see me out of pity, but..."

As he spoke, he tried to push Uncle Yu's hand away, but he couldn't move it. It was like an ant trying to shake a tree, his effort was in vain.

Second Uncle Yu turned to look at Mother Yu, "Sister-in-law, Yanyan is your childhood friend. She's homeless now, without any relatives. It's not unreasonable to let her stay at home for one night. Besides, today is the Lantern Festival, and there are so many empty rooms at home, it's not like there's no room for her."

Yu's mother was speechless.

Father Yu frowned: "How do you talk like that?"

Uncle Yu was beaten by Yu's father since he was a child. When he saw Yu's father, he was like a mouse seeing a cat. He was extremely timid, even more afraid of him than the old man. He immediately apologized and admitted his mistake.

But she still felt unwilling to give in, and she whispered in a wronged tone, "Can't you let Yanyan stay here? Otherwise, I won't live at home either."

Liu Yan became anxious.

How can this be possible?

What an idiot!

Liu Yan grabbed Uncle Yu's hand and said, "Stop arguing about me. Let me go."

Mother Yu said with a smile: "Little brother, why are you so anxious? You're making a fuss before I even say anything. Do you like Yanyan so much?"

Second Uncle Yu: "Sister-in-law, please stop teasing me. I haven't caught her yet."

Mother Yu looked at Liu Yan and said, "Stay. It's not easy for you either."

Liu Yan secretly resented Yu's mother's condescending attitude and smiled slightly, "If it's troublesome..."

Uncle Yu said quickly, "It's not a bother, it's not a bother. As long as my sister-in-law agrees, my dad won't say anything. You can stay here tonight without any worries."

Nan Tao frowned.

What is Liu Yan'an's intention? Why does she insist on staying?

[It's obvious that Second Uncle has been fooled.]

【Why did the mother-in-law agree? 】

[No, I have to keep an eye on them today.]

Yu Xue's eyes sparkled, and she was a little excited and thrilled.

In the afternoon, Liu Yan seemed to do nothing. She was quietly watching the flowers in the greenhouse, giving people a calm feeling.

But is it really so in reality?

After dinner, Nan Tao did not stop watching and finally discovered the trick.

"Sister-in-law, where are you going?" Yu Xue hurriedly followed Nan Tao.

Nan Tao gestured, "Shh, keep your voice down, don't let them hear you."

Yu Xue pricked up her ears. "Who, where?"

Nan Tao pointed to the kitchen, where faint voices could be heard.

Yu Xue was extremely excited. "Is it...?"

Nan Tao quickly pulled Yu Xue behind him, and the two hid in the utility room. They secretly opened the door a crack, just enough to see the scene in the kitchen from inside.

Liu Yan seemed to have gone downstairs to the kitchen to get some water to drink. She was dressed very coolly.

Second Uncle Yu's eyes were glued to Liu Yan. "Yan Yan, aren't you cold wearing so little at this late hour?"

Liu Yan shook her head, revealing her slender neck. "I'll pour a glass of water now and go up soon. It's okay."

Uncle Yu took off his coat and covered Liu Yan with it. "What if she gets sick?"

Liu Yan smiled softly, "You've been so good to me, I don't know how to repay you."

Second Uncle Yu approached Liu Yan and said, "I don't ask for anything. I just hope you can give me a chance."

Liu Yan closed her eyes, as if she had made up her mind. After opening them again, she said, "You know I like Brother Yu."

Second Uncle Yu: "Don't even think about it. My brother only loves my sister-in-law. No other woman is in his eyes."

Liu Yan: “…”

When Nan Tao and Yu Xue heard this, they almost burst out laughing.

My second uncle spoke too loudly, as if he was afraid that others couldn't hear him.

Liu Yan gritted her teeth and said, "I want to give myself one last chance. If I'm rejected again, I'll have no regrets. This way I can be with you willingly. Are you willing to help me?"

Uncle Yu's eyebrows lit up with joy. "Really? Tell me, what do you want me to do?"

Liu Yan whispered in Uncle Yu's ear.

Nan Tao and Yu Xue were so anxious that they heard nothing.

After a while, Liu Yan entered the guest room on the first floor and Uncle Yu went upstairs.

Nan Tao and Yu Xue walked out of the utility room and looked at each other.

Nan Tao: "Mom and Dad shouldn't be asleep at this time, right?"

Yu Xue: "Let's go up."

Unexpectedly, as soon as I went upstairs, I ran into Uncle Yu talking to Father Yu.

When Uncle Yu saw his niece and niece-in-law going upstairs, he immediately pulled Father Yu away and muttered something in a low voice.

When Nan Tao and Yu Xue went upstairs, Uncle Yu had already left.

Yu Xue frantically tugged at her father's arm, "Dad, what did your second uncle say to you?"

Father Yu: “Nothing.”

Yu Xue stamped her feet: "How can it be nothing?"

Nan Tao was worried that Father Yu would be fooled, so she told him what she had just seen in the kitchen and said worriedly, "Dad, don't be fooled."

Father Yu was speechless, his expression indifferent, "Do I look stupid?"

Nan Tao complained in her heart.

[She's quite clever, but she was also tricked by Liu Yan, the green tea girl.]

Father Yu: “…”

Mother Yu opened the door, walked out with a smile, and comforted the two children, "You should go to bed early. I'll take care of your father."