Chapter 198 Chapter 198 [Jinjiang exclusive, New Year. Watch...
New Year’s Day came not long after the dinner. Lin Yimu called Yuan Mingxu early in the morning and asked him to come to his house to help so that they could have New Year’s Eve dinner together.
Lin Yimu and Yuan Mingxu began to busy themselves with sweeping the house and pasting Spring Festival couplets, while Lin's father and mother were preparing the New Year's Eve dinner in the kitchen. He Xiuji was directed by Lin Yimu to go out and buy various snacks and some fireworks.
When hearing that they were going out to buy fireworks and firecrackers, Yuan Mingxu, who was originally busy pasting Spring Festival couplets, immediately became interested, "I'll go too, I'll go too, I've never gone out alone to buy fireworks and firecrackers, in the past someone would prepare them in advance and deliver them to my home, but later on there were fewer people at home so I didn't really celebrate the New Year."
After he finished speaking, Yuan Mingxu realized that he had said something wrong and quickly shut his mouth with a look of regret.
The atmosphere of laughter and joy froze for a moment, and then, in order to adjust the atmosphere, Lin Yimu smiled and said, "Okay, if you want to go, go ahead. I'm just worried that you won't be able to find the place when you get there."
Hearing this, Yuan Mingxu was a little confused, "Why can't I find the place? Isn't there one in the mall?"
Lin Yimu shook his head when he heard this. "How can these be sold in a shopping mall? Fireworks and firecrackers are flammable items. Now they can basically only be set off on New Year's Eve."
"Tsk!" Upon hearing Lin Yimu's words, Yuan Mingxu knew that it was impossible for him to go alone, so he immediately made a "tsk" sound, and stopped his neck with one hand, saying, "If it really doesn't work, you should come with me, and let my uncle stay to put up the Spring Festival couplets."
Hearing the voice, He Xiuji, who was originally asking his assistant where to buy fireworks and firecrackers, glanced over, put down the phone in his hand and said, "Okay, you two go buy them, I'll pack up and put up the Spring Festival couplets at home."
Seeing He Xiuji being so straightforward, Lin Yimu glanced at him with a smile and said teasingly, "I guess you don't know where to buy it either. Were you contacting Special Assistant Xu just now?"
"Since you guessed it, why didn't you tell me just now?" He Xiuji narrowed his eyes and said in an ambiguous tone, "You did it on purpose, wanting to make fun of me, huh?"
"Okay, okay. Of course I didn't tell you. I was interrupted before I could even start talking." Lin Yimu felt a little scared when he heard He Xiuji's last "hmm". He quickly explained and told him the address.
However, in the end, neither He Xiuji nor Yuan Mingxu made it.
Before they had finished pasting the Spring Festival couplets, Lin Yimu's uncle Jiang Wanlin sent them two boxes of firecrackers and fireworks, enough for them to use during the New Year.
Jiang Wanlin, who came to deliver the gifts, saw his big boss very patiently following his nephew, busying around handing things over and pasting Spring Festival couplets. Although he knew the relationship between the two, he still couldn't help rubbing his eyes and showing an expression of disbelief.
In comparison, He Xiuji's expression was much calmer, and he even followed Lin Yimu in calling him uncle. Jiang Wanlin was so scared that the smile he had just raised froze on his face, and he waved his hands repeatedly to refuse.
After Jiang Wanlin left, Lin Yimu glanced at He Xiuji, whose expression was calm without a trace of disturbance, and couldn't help laughing out loud, "I didn't expect that my uncle, who has always maintained an elite demeanor, has such a funny side."
"But, speaking of this..." Lin Yimu leaned in front of He Xiuji with a curious look in his eyes. They looked at each other face to face. Lin Yimu's eyes scanned his face back and forth, "Why do you look so scared, uncle? Are you really serious and scary in front of your subordinates? Even Ah Xu is usually afraid of you."
He Xiuji looked at the handsome face in front of him, lowered his eyes to hide the desires that surged in them, and then spoke, "I am doing this to establish a better image in the company. When I first joined the company, many people did not believe in me. Only in this way can I manage the company better."
Hearing this answer, Lin Yimu thought of He Xiuji's family situation. It must have been very difficult for him to deal with internal and external troubles when he had just taken over the company.
Thinking of this, Lin Yimu thought of Yuan Mingxu, who was well protected. Comparing the two, the difference was really obvious.
Lin Yimu grabbed He Xiuji's free left hand, spread out his palm, and then inserted his fingers one by one into the gaps between his slender and bony fingers, interlocking their fingers.
Then, Lin Yimu looked at He Xiuji with a smile in his eyes but a very serious expression, and said: "Everything is over. You can relax a little in the future, and even show your true nature to me and A Xu."
"I hope you can be yourself again." At this point, a trace of nostalgia flashed in Lin Yimu's eyes, "Just like when we first met."
Feeling the warmth in his palm and hearing Xiaomu's gentle voice of comfort with a smile in his ears, He Xiuji suddenly remembered their first meeting, and his brows, which had been sharp as he recalled his family's past, softened.
"The first time we met was in the hospital. You were arguing with someone about queue-jumping, and you looked very lively." He Xiuji said, recalling the past.
When it comes to this, Lin Yimu instantly perks up, "You called me kid the first time we met. Even though you're handsome, you're really not likable."
Hearing his complaints, He Xiuji couldn't help but laugh, but still explained: "I really didn't think so much at the time. When I saw you, I subconsciously walked over. When I came to my senses, things had already happened."
"Then we really have to thank our General Manager He, otherwise we might not have had what happened later." Lin Yimu joked.
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After pasting the Spring Festival couplets while chatting and laughing, the two went downstairs to help in the kitchen. As soon as they arrived in the living room, they saw Yuan Mingxu sitting on the sofa.
Lin Yimu walked up, patted him on the back and asked, "What's wrong?"
"The Spring Festival couplets are done, and I don't need to go out to buy firecrackers. What should I do next?" Yuan Mingxu looked at the kitchen nervously after saying this, "Should I go to the kitchen to help?"
Seeing him like this, Lin Yimu probably guessed that he felt a little uncomfortable because he had nothing to do. After he finished speaking, Lin Yimu shook his head and said, "No, it's true that the Spring Festival couplets have been posted here, but they haven't been posted where you live yet."
"Ah? No need for that. You won't be staying for many days anyway." Yuan Mingxu said with some surprise.
Lin Yimu, however, looked disapproving and said, “How can we not put it up? Even if no one lives here, we have to put it up for good luck.” As he said that, he pulled Yuan Mingxu and was about to walk out, not forgetting to call He Xiuji to follow.
Lin Yimu and Lin's father and mother informed each other, and the three of them drove to Yuan Mingxu's residence with Spring Festival couplets and decorations.
When they were almost there, Lin Yimu suddenly remembered the gangsters who had been squatting at the intersection a few days ago.
I asked out of curiosity and found out that the problem had already been solved on the afternoon when they went out for dinner.
According to Yuan Mingxu, he didn't do anything extra and continued to do the same thing as before.
People started to cause trouble for them constantly, but this time, Yuan Mingxu learned his lesson and did not continue to use the same group of people. Instead, he found different people to continue to cause trouble for them.
From being deliberately picked on while walking on the street, to being put in a sack and beaten, there was even one time when they were taken directly to their homes.
As a result, when their parents and family members found out what they had done, it caused a big family conflict. As a result, those thugs had even less time to cause trouble for Yuan Mingxu.
After listening to his suggestion, Lin Yimu felt that although his approach was troublesome, it was quite effective.
He Xiuji, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly spoke up: "Your methods are still too immature. There is a great risk of being exposed, and it is easy for people to catch you. Moreover, the efficiency is too low. For things like this, you should just send the person to the police station. It is efficient, fast, and legal."
Hearing his uncle's comments, Yuan Mingxu curled his lips in dissatisfaction and whispered: "If I could handle it so skillfully, I wouldn't need your teaching. Besides..."
At this point, Yuan Mingxu paused, stole a glance at He Xiuji who was driving, and continued: "I just want to find someone to torment them and vent my anger. If they come to cause trouble again, I will definitely send them to jail."
Hearing this, He Xiuji looked up at him in the rearview mirror, but didn't say whether he believed it or not.
When the vehicle drove to the entrance of the community, those rainbow-haired thugs were no longer seen on the roadside.
The three of them quickly pasted Spring Festival couplets on each door, checked to make sure there were no omissions, and went back directly.
The three of them returned home just in time for Lin's father and mother to finish cooking. When they saw them coming back, Lin's mother told them to wash their hands and eat.
After dinner, Lin Yimu and Yuan Mingxu cleaned up the table and followed Lin's mother to the kitchen to tidy up things, while He Xiuji was dragged by Lin's father to play chess.
After it got dark at night, fireworks and firecrackers started to be set off everywhere outside. Lin Yimu took He Xiuji and Yuan Mingxu and went out together with the fireworks given by his uncle.
There is a medium-sized square in the middle of their community. Every New Year’s Eve, many people set off fireworks in the square, making it very lively and beautiful.
Lin Yimu’s destination was also there.
The three of them followed the flow of people to the square. There were already a lot of people here, but most of them were young people. They were setting off fireworks in groups of three or four or admiring the fireworks set off by others.
Lin Yimu glanced around the square and found an empty corner. He pulled He Xiuji and Yuan Mingxu over and placed the firework tube in his arms on the open space.
"Okay, let's get started!" Lin Yimu clapped his hands and stood up.
Hearing his words, Yuan Mingxu, who looked eager to try, immediately took out the lighter in his hand and was about to rush forward, but was stopped by Lin Yimu's quick eyes and hands.
"What's wrong? Can't you order yet?"
"That's not the case." Lin Yimu shook his head and took out a stick of incense from the big box of fireworks and handed it to him: "It's safer to use this."
"Wouldn't it be more convenient to just use a lighter to light it?" Yuan Mingxu said this, but he took it obediently, lit the incense and held it in his hand.
“Convenient, but not safe.”
"Oh." Yuan Mingxu responded and ran to the firework tube and squatted down.
Lin Yimu looked at him and felt that he was just a naughty child who had not grown up. He shook his head in amusement, pulled He Xiuji beside him to a farther place, and quietly watched the fireworks blooming in the sky.
In a trance, Lin Yimu thought of his previous life again. Every New Year’s Day, other families would reunite together, but he was alone, feeling desolate and lonely.
Especially in the years after his parents passed away, he didn't dare go out to face the hustle and bustle of the New Year holidays and wished he could hide himself.
But now...
Lin Yimu retracted his gaze and turned to look at He Xiuji beside him.
Everything is different now, but some things are still possible.
Noticing the gaze of the people around him, He Xiuji turned his head and looked around, just in time to meet Lin Yimu's watery eyes, in which the fireworks in the sky were reflected, dazzling and moving.
One can’t help but want to see how touching it would be if tears really flowed from those eyes.
Thinking of this, He Xiuji couldn't help but put his hand up, and gently wiped the corners of his eyes with his thumb, causing a blush.
When the atmosphere between the two was just right, Yuan Mingxu, who had set off all the fireworks to give them some space, came back.
Seeing their attitude, he tactfully did not walk over, but ran to the side to watch the fireworks.
When the three of them reunited, Lin Yimu's eyes and lips were a little red, and his beautiful eyes seemed to contain a pool of spring water, making people want to look at him again and again.
Yuan Mingxu guessed at a glance what had just happened between the two of them. He glanced at Lin Yimu's mouth and eyes with a somewhat teasing expression, laughed twice in a mean way and said nothing.
Lin Yimu was too embarrassed to speak because of what happened just now. He could only glare at him fiercely and walked quickly back in the direction of return.
After returning home, Lin Yimu and the other two watched the Spring Festival Gala with Lin's father and mother for a while, and then had a New Year's Eve dinner together. No one had the habit of staying up all night during the New Year, so they all went back to their rooms to rest.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year after the Spring Festival, Lin Yimu received a call from Zhang Hechang before he woke up from his sleep.
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