CH 26

Su Yuli thanked grandfather Lin and wanted to give the apple to Lin Suiyan.

After listening to Su Yuli’s words, Master Lin nodded. He didn’t know how busy and tired Lin Suiyan would be. He just wanted to tease his grandson.

When he saw Lin Suiyan hadn’t explained himself yet but that Su Yuli had become nervous first, he couldn’t help laughing. He patted the bed and motioned for Su Yuli to sit down.

“Xiao Jin, you are the little lucky star of our Lin family.” The old man took Su Yuli’s hand and smiled: “As soon as you came to our house, everything in the family was fine, and my health was fine. Old Kang also told me that during this period of time, Suiyan has become more cheerful and has been smiling more. Isn’t it outrageous that he’s so young, but he’s been frowning every day and looking more and more bitter? Isn’t it unreasonable?”

Su Yuli glanced at Lin Suiyan and the smile on his lips deepened. He nodded and answered the old man’s words: “That’s very outrageous.”

Su Yuli was sweet-mouthed and quick-witted. When the old man spoke, he peeled the apple, cut it into pieces, and handed it to the old man with a toothpick.

The old man took Su Yuli to eat together.

Seeing that Su Yuli was getting along well with the old man, Lin Suiyan’s expression looked very soft. In fact, he wasn’t worried at all. No one would dislike Wen Jin.

Lin Suiyan has been dealing with the company’s affairs all the time since he’d transmigrated here. Then there was a car accident, and he spent some time recuperating.

During this time, Old Master Lin was looked after by the housekeeper, Uncle Kang. Thinking about it, Uncle Kang had said a lot of good things about Su Yuli. So the old man had a very good impression of Su Yuli.

After today, the old man should like him more.

While Su Yuli was talking to the old man, Lin Suiyan asked the doctor about the old man’s condition. He was relieved to learn that his condition was stable.

When he returned to the room, Su Yuli and Old Man Lin were a little reluctant to part.

Seeing them holding hands and face to face, he almost hugged his head and cried. Lin Suiyan said helplessly, “We’ll come back tomorrow.”

Only then did Su Yuli feel happy. “Grandpa, Suiyan and I will go back first. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

The old man smiled and said, “Okay, okay. Drive slowly on the way back.”

When he got into the car, Su Yuli asked Lin Suiyan, “Did I behave well just now?”

Lin Suiyan smiled and nodded:  “You did well.”

Su Yuli looked down, and immediately understood what Lin Suiyan meant. He happily took out a sugar orange from the bag, peeled it and said, “I’ll come back tomorrow.” Then he would ask the old man what he liked to eat.

Lin Suiyan said, “I’ll have Uncle Kang get ready. It’s good for you to visit.”

Su Yuli nodded: “Okay.”

There were still a few days before the Chinese New Year. Lin Suiyan was busy with his work, and Su Yuli ran to the nursing home when he was idle. On this day, the old man was clamoring for chocolate.

An old man, no matter how powerful he was when he was young, will be like a child in old age. In the face of the old man’s coquettish behavior, how could Su Yuli have the heart to refuse.

However, to be on the safe side, he still asked the doctor what he needed to avoid. After asking, he went to a nearby supermarket.

After a while, Su Yuli came back with the snacks he had purchased.  He had two large bags in his hand, and when he was still a few meters away from the elevator, he saw the elevator slowly close.

Su Yuli caught a glimpse of someone in the elevator and shouted: “Wait a minute!”

The elevator’s button had been pushed from the inside and the door reopened. Su Yuli walked in quickly, relieved, and turned to the person next to him and said, “Thank you.”

There was a young man about the same age as Su Yuli in the elevator. He said, “You’re welcome.”

Su Yuli and the young man’s eyes met. “It’s you.” The young man was none other than the man Su Yuli had met at the resort not long ago. The one whose bracelet he had picked up.

Encountering each other here, you have to admit, it seems like fate.

Su Yuli moved his bags into one hand. Then he held out his hand to the young man and gave him his name.

The young man shook Su Yuli’s hand back and said, “Hello, my name is Ding Yuan.”

Su Yuli said, “I didn’t expect to meet you here. Is someone in your family sick?”

Ding Yuan nodded: ” My grandmother is here to cultivate herself.” He looked at the two large bags of snacks in Su Yuli’s hand, “You…”

Noticing Ding Yuan’s gaze, Su Yuli smiled and said, “This one was bought for my grandfather. The old man is as greedy as a child in his old age.”

“I have a good eye for snacks, even if you don’t have teeth you can still enjoy them.” Su Yuli said, “Take it. It’s a little token of my affection for the elderly.”  After speaking, he ran away as if afraid of Ding Yuan’s refusal.

Ding Yuan looked at the contents in the bag, chocolate, yogurt, potato chips, peach cake… There were so many kinds of snacks, he raised his head. Su Yuli had already disappeared.

Su Yuli happily pushed open the door of the ward with the snacks. Then he put the food on the table like an exhibition, and then introduced their taste, just like a salesman.

Mr. Lin was very supportive. Apart from Mr. Lin and Su Yuli, there were also some old people who came to visit. These old people knew that every time Su Yuli came over, he would bring some novel gadgets.

Young people’s things, these old people had never seen, but they were very interested in them. Su Yuli was a sweet talker and often coaxed them to laugh, and the mood would always become very good.

Because of this, every time Su Yuli came over, they would form a group to come over to “grow their knowledge.”

An old man wearing reading glasses said: “Old Lin is very lucky. His grandson is so sensible.”

“Yeah, when Xiao Jin comes, it gets very lively here. Unlike at ours, where every day it’s deserted.”

Su Yuli said: “Grandpa Zhu, Grandpa Xu, your family must be busy with work, so they don’t have time to come. When they are done, they will definitely come to see you.”

The two old men laughed: ” Xiao Jin can comfort people.” He said to Old Lin again, “Old Lin, we’re both envious in our hearts. We want to take your grandson back.”

Old Lin smiled happily, unable to hide his pride. He said, “You are envious, but you are not allowed to think of our Xiao Jin.”

Su Yuli watched these old people sitting and bickering together. He smiled and grabbed a banana from the fruit basket and ate it.

When the crowd dispersed and only he and the old man were left in the room, Su Yuli said, “By the way, Grandpa, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. I discussed it with Suiyan and wanted to take you home for the Chinese New Year. “

Old Lin looked over with a piece of chocolate in his hand.

Su Yuli said: “Suiyan has asked the doctor. Your physical condition is very stable. You’ll be fine for a day at home. The doctor will accompany you when the time comes. We will come back after the New Year.”

After a pause, he added: “Grandpa, Suiyan and I are just making a suggestion. It depends on what you want.”

Old Lin smiled and said, “You two are newly married, and it’s a sweet time. Wouldn’t I disturb your two-person world if I go back?”

Su Yuli opened his eyes wide and shook his head and said, “How could that be? It’s the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year is when family is busy together.”

In the book, Wen Jin actually wanted to spend the New Year with the old man, but Lin Suiyan disagreed. As a result, they had a cold and cheerless New Year.

Lin Suiyan thought for a while, agreed, and asked Su Yuli to ask what Mr. Lin wanted.

Su Yuli crouched down, held Elder Lin’s hand, and said, “Grandpa, come home for the Chinese New Year. Suiyan will be very happy.”

Old Lin said, “Suiyan, that child, doesn’t know how to say a few nice words to make me happy. Every year, the house is deserted.”

Su Yuli patted his chest: “Grandpa, that was the past, now he has me. I promise that this year’s New Year will definitely be different from the one you’ve had before. It’ll be lively.”

Old Lin looked at Su Yuli’s expectant gaze and said with a smile: “Okay, okay, then let’s go back and have a lively New Year.”

Su Yuli smiled and rolled his eyes: “Well, I’ll go back and talk to Suiyan.”

On the day he came to pick up Old Lin, Su Yuli brought a present to pay homage to the old people he knew.

The group of old people were very happy, and each gave him a big red envelope. Su Yuli gained a lot. He carried the red envelopes to show off to Lin Suiyan.

Lin Suiyan smiled and said, “Little rich man.”

Su Yuli didn’t forget Ding Yuan either. He followed the room number in his memory to find the room where Ding Yuan’s grandmother was.

Ding Yuan was not in the room, but this didn’t affect Su Yuli. He briefly introduced himself, claiming to be Ding Yuan’s friend, who happened to be here for business.

Su Yuli said a lot of auspicious words, and the laughter on the old woman’s face never stopped. He returned with the big red apple given by the old woman.

New Year’s Eve.

Aunt Xu cooked a sumptuous dinner.

After dinner, the sound of fireworks was heard outside.

Su Yuli went out and saw that it was the nearby residents who set off fireworks in the yard. They were laughing and arguing, so happy and lively.

On such a happy day for families, Su Yuli felt homesick.

Su Yuli was lost for a while, but soon regained his spirit.

Mother Su often said that happiness is one day, and unhappiness is also one day.1 He couldn’t find a way to go back in a short time. It would be better to be happy every day. Only in this way can we live up to this wonderful time.

Su Yuli patted his cheek and drove away his disappointment. He got up and took out a sparkler (a handheld firework)2 which he’d bought previously, and then called Old Lin and Lin Suiyan to the yard.

In a family like the Lin family, no one would set off fireworks during Chinese New Year.

Su Yuli was still studying and was very interested in these things. Every Chinese New Year, he was responsible for setting off fireworks and firecrackers in the Su family to stimulate the atmosphere at home.

At this time, Su Yuli handed the sparkler to Old Lin and Lin Suiyan respectively, and he lit another two. Holding a sparkler in one hand, he drew circles with his arm while telling interesting jokes about the Chinese New Year, which made the old man laugh.

This New Year, as Su Yuli had promised, is very lively.

Elder Lin was getting older, so he played with Su Yuli and Lin Suiyan outside for a while, then went back to his room to rest.

Su Yuli and Lin Suiyan stayed in the garden. They put out all the fireworks they took out, and then went back to their room.

After taking a shower, Su Yuli and Lin Suiyan stood side by side in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows.

There are gorgeous fireworks outside the window. Inside the room, the temperature is suitable and the atmosphere is excellent. It was unknown who leaned in first. When they reacted, it was like already dry wood stirring up an already raging fire.

The temperature in the room gradually increased.

The New Year’s bell rang, Lin Suiyan leaned down intertwined his fingers with Su Yuli, and whispered in his ear, “Listen.”

Su Yuli was soaked to the skin. He gasped for breath. Still struggling to raise his upper body, he kissed Lin Suiyan’s adam’s apple and said in a hoarse voice: “Happy New Year.”

A slight smile appeared on Lin Suiyan’s lips, and he kissed Su Yuli’s forehead lightly, “Happy New Years.”

My love.

<<

1.Feeling happy is a for a day, feeling unhappy is also for another day-why don’t we happily and positively face everyday?

2.仙女棒- I chose to translate this as “sparkler” because that’s what I call this type of firework and I don’t know what other people call them. Translated literally it comes out as “fairy stick” which I think sounds cute. The author put in the ‘handheld firework’ in the parenthesis (that wasn’t me.) Which I found interesting- does that mean she thought her Chinese readers would be unfamiliar with the term she used? Anyway it’s this type of firework:

Now I’m wondering what other people call this.