12dz Chapter 159: Decorating the Studio
Chapter 159: Decorating the Studio
Everyone was busy in the utility room when Yin Letong suddenly exclaimed in surprise. He had discovered a delicate little box in the corner. Opening it, he found an ancient scroll, emitting a mysterious aura. Everyone gathered around to examine it, discovering it was a magnificent landscape painting, with an ink seal inscribed with the traditional Chinese characters for "Galaxy."
"This is a painting bought by Grandma Yin. I heard that the paintings of this painter are very collectible, so I brought it here." Yin Xiaoyao looked at the painting infatuatedly and said softly.
"I don't know much about mainland painters either. Since it is grandma's relic, you must take good care of this painting, sister Yao." Yin Ledong admired the painting with everyone, then took the scroll back, put it back into the long box, and placed it in the cardboard box where the things were to be left.
Just then, Yin Xiaoyao also discovered a dusty picture frame covered with a cloth. Curiously, she peeled back the cloth to reveal a family portrait from her childhood. Back then, she was still living in her original family: three adults and four children, all snuggled up close. Her adoptive parents were young and proud, while the original owner sat shyly leaning against the kindly Grandma Yin, a happy smile on her face. Looking at the painting, she thought of her family from a thousand years ago, now separated by the paths of human and ghost, and tears welled up in her eyes.
The others noticed her strangeness and gathered around. Ma Xiaoling put her arm around her shoulders and comforted her, "My dear daughter, let the past be the past. This is your home now."
Donghua comforted her warmly, "Now that you have found your biological parents, you are a blessed girl. In the future, you will have two parents who will treat you like a treasure, and you will have sisters and brothers to protect you. In the future, you will also be a mother. You will no longer be alone. You will always be the little princess of our Yin family. My little sister, you have to be strong." Yin Xiaoyao nodded and carefully put the painting aside, intending to keep it.
Yin Xiaoyao had just put the painting away when her phone screen lit up again, showing that it was Su Jingxuan calling. She hesitated for a moment, but finally picked up the call.
"Xiaoyao, why didn't you reply to my text message? I'm worried about you. Are you still at home? Or did you go to class? I'll come to find you!" Su Jingxuan's anxious voice came.
"Mr. Su, thank you for your concern, but I just want to rest and take care of my baby. Please don't bother me anymore." Yin Xiaoyao said as coldly as possible.
"Xiaoyao, I know my feelings bother you, but I really like you. As long as you are willing, I can give you and the child the best of everything." Su Jingxuan persuaded her persistently.
"Mr. Su, there's no possibility between us. I'm already married, so don't call me anymore." Yin Xiaoyao hung up the phone firmly.
The family members around her gave her approving looks. Her adoptive father, Yin Zhaoliang, patted her on the shoulder and said, "Xiaoyao, you did the right thing. Sticking to your heart is the most important thing."
At this moment, Yin Xiaoyao felt a slight fetal movement in her stomach. She covered her belly in surprise and said, "The baby is moving, as if supporting me."
Everyone happily gathered around to experience this magical moment. Looking at the warm faces of her family, Yin Xiaoyao secretly vowed to protect her little family no matter what, and not to be disturbed by people or things outside.
There weren't many large pieces of junk in the utility room, so they quickly sorted out the unwanted items. Xia Jun, the second brother who hadn't spoken for a long time, casually asked, "Yaoyao, what does your husband do for a living? How did you meet?"
Yin Xiaoyao blushed slightly as she spoke softly, "He's the translator, a former classmate of mine from the Foreign Languages Self-Study School. We met at a museum exhibition. I accidentally bumped into him and knocked over a translation resource he was studying. I felt incredibly guilty and quickly apologized, helping to pick it up. He smiled and said it was okay, even explaining the book's origins and significance to me."
She tried hard to apply her schoolmate's love story to herself.
Yin Xiaoyao's eyes softened. "Later, we met a few more times in the library and gradually became familiar with each other. He was knowledgeable, humble, gentle, and emotionally stable. We always had endless topics to talk about. Later, he confessed his love to me, and I was moved by his sincerity, so I agreed to be together."
"He always treats me with the most gentle side, just like the cup of warm water that is always on the bedside table every day."
Everyone listened with smiles on their faces. The eldest brother, Le Dong, jokingly said, "He sounds like a very nice man. When will you bring him back for us to meet? Let's see if he's more handsome than me. Hahaha."
Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere was lively. Yin Xiaoyao nodded shyly, "I'll definitely bring it back when the time is right."
"Sister, it's getting late. What time is your class this afternoon? Otherwise, you can go to the photo studio with mom first. That matter is really urgent." Deng Chenjun was afraid that his sister would be exposed if she was questioned again, so he cleverly changed the subject.
"Sister, we men will do the hard work. When you finish class, you will see a very beautiful studio."
"Only our Xiaoyao can make the men of the Yin family work as porters. At home, they won't even help if a soy sauce bottle falls over." Ma Xiaoling sat in a wheelchair, watching her two sons working hard to move a broken table, and did not forget to tease the three of them.
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"Mom, it's not me." "Only at home. I'm responsible for taking out the trash every day." Several younger generations blushed and hurriedly denied it.
"Young people in mainland China, are they all so extravagant now? Yaoyao, you are pregnant and you still go to class to study?" Xia Jun returned to the topic of class and widened his eyes in disbelief.
"It's a shame I have to move things today. I'll definitely visit your school next time and see if there are any subjects I'd be suitable for."
Yin Zhaoliang and Le Dong, father and son, were carrying a scrap table to throw away when they turned and said, "Xia'er, we discussed this before the shareholders' meeting. We're planning to move some of our operations back to the mainland. If you're really interested, come back first to familiarize yourself with the surroundings, the social customs, and maybe even learn some Mandarin."
His accent in Mandarin could shock anyone to death at any time.
Xia Jun scratched his head and responded, "Dad, brother, I am indeed very interested. But I have to arrange some trivial matters over there first." Yin Zhaoliang nodded in understanding.
Here, Yin Xiaoyao looked at Deng Chenjun gratefully, then looked at her mother Xu Xianglian: "Mom, then we can go."
Xu Xianglian paused and glanced at Ma Xiaoling, "Sister Ma, where are you staying tonight? Do you want me to book a hotel for you?"
Ma Xiaoling smiled and said, "I've booked a few rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel. I'll give you the room numbers later."
Hearing the words "Four Seasons Hotel", Yin Xiaoyao suddenly felt a headache, her pretty nose wrinkled, and her body involuntarily twitched. Yin Letong, who had been keeping an eye on her, quickly reached out and held her arm. "Be careful, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
Yin Xiaoyao gently pulled her arm back, lowered her head and said, "I'm fine."
Ma Xiaoling was sitting in a wheelchair, and since they were facing away and didn't see what was happening, she continued, "Daughter, you and Mom should hurry out. Taking pictures is important. We'll help you get everything right here."
Grandma also urged, "Xiao Yueyue, we can't follow you if we walk slowly. You guys should hurry over. Grandpa and I are all at home. We'll make soup and wait for you when you come back."
The tailor-made furniture was arranged by her, and she had agreed with the boss to send a craftsman to deliver it to her door in a little while. Her younger brother Deng Chenjun came over to confirm the placement of the cabinets in the studio. Her mother Xu Xianglian attentively helped her put on her royal blue coat, thought for a moment, grabbed a handful of snacks and put them in her bag, then took her hand and went out.
"Nannan, this date paste cake is very delicious, you should try it." The mother and daughter talked as they walked.