At the age of 38, he went to college and his children were classmates.

Chapter 162, A Family of Four! (Please Subscribe)

Zhang Chaofan, who had been looking relaxed, suddenly frowned deeply.

He was quite happy when Lin Moxuan asked him to play chess with Shen Qiushan, as it was an opportunity to showcase his talent.

Everything seemed normal at the start of the game, but within just two or three moves, the situation changed dramatically.

"We lost this game."

"Brother Shen, let's play another round!"

Zhang Chaofan resigned, but he was very unwilling to accept defeat, feeling that he had been careless and that's why he lost the game.

"It was just a fluke."

Shen Qiushan smiled and rearranged the chess pieces: "Teacher Zhang, it's your turn to go first in this game."

Zhang Chaofan dared not be careless anymore and became extremely focused, determined to turn the tide.

Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing.

10 minute later.

Despair returned to Zhang Chaofan's face.

Another dead end with no solution.

"Come again!!"

Zhang Chaofan wiped the sweat from his forehead. Although he had lost another game, he was still not convinced.

He lost this game somewhat inexplicably, as he felt he had the advantage.

As a result, Shen Qiushan broke into their home without them noticing.

In the third game, Zhang Chaofan moved very cautiously, thinking carefully before placing a piece.

Even so, they still lost.

Zhang Chaofan rubbed his forehead and sighed dejectedly: "Brother Shen, your chess skills are superb."

"I'm far from good enough!"

As the saying goes, once is enough, twice is bad, but a third time is not!
Losing a game can be attributed to carelessness.

Losing two games could be attributed to poor form.

Losing three games in a row is definitely a matter of skill!
"I'm just feeling better today."

Shen Qiushan replied modestly.

At this moment, Lin Moxuan, who was standing to the side, had a livid face. He had been leisurely sipping his tea, but he had already put the teacup aside and was now focused on the chess game.

Lin Moxuan naturally adopted Zhang Chaofan's perspective, silently calculating in his mind how to make each move. However, on several moves, Zhang Chaofan's answers far exceeded his understanding.

Lin Moxuan was still secretly cheering in his heart, but even so, he still couldn't get past Shen Qiushan in the end.

In other words.

If he were sitting opposite Shen Qiushan, he would have lost even more miserably!

How come this kid's chess skills have improved!

Lin Moxuan sighed silently in his heart.

Lin Xiamo, who had initially found the game boring, couldn't help but smile. She turned to her father and said, "Dad, you were right!"

"Uh……"

The boomerang struck him squarely between the eyebrows, leaving Director Lin speechless.

A person's character is revealed in their chess skills!
Those who are skilled at chess are likely to have high intelligence!
That's all what he said.

Now, however, these statements have become evidence of Shen Qiushan's excellence.

The dinner was very sumptuous.

However, because there was no preparation...

Chen Qingzhu only cooked a few dishes herself; most of the food was ordered from restaurants as takeout.

The whole family sat around the dining table. What was originally a blind date turned into a "family dinner" with two outsiders because of Shen Qiushan's arrival with his two children.

Wang Shulan, after all, had experience working in the Women's Federation and was eloquent. During the meal, she was still trying her best to promote Zhang Chaofan.

Unfortunately, the effect was not obvious.

Lin Xiamo did not initiate any interaction with Zhang Chaofan throughout the entire process.

Zhang Chaofan, being tactful, turned the dinner into a "fan meeting" and pulled Shen Qiushan aside to chat about his book.

Before today, Shen Qiushan was just an online novelist in many people's eyes.

Even though his novels sold for millions of dollars in copyrights, he still failed to gain recognition from the literary world.

But the situation is completely different now. Having won the Nebula Award, he has made a magnificent transformation from an online writer to a famous author!
Had a meal.

Wang Shulan took Zhang Chaofan and left the Lin family.

"Xiao Zhang, you've got your eye on Momo, haven't you?"

After leaving the house, Wang Shulan asked.

"It's no use if I like them, they don't like me back!"

Zhang Chaofan sighed, feeling rather frustrated.

"MoMo's standards are a bit high, otherwise she wouldn't have waited until now."

"But today I finally understand why she has such high standards; it turns out she has a brother-in-law like Xiao Shen!"

"She's probably looking for a boyfriend like Xiao Shen!"

Wang Shulan analyzed.

"It's not just about following suit, is it?"

"I always felt that there was something strange about their relationship."

Zhang Chaofan shook his head slightly and sighed, "But that's normal. Most women would like a man as outstanding as Brother Shen!"

"You mean, Momo likes Xiao Shen??"

Wang Shulan was shocked. She had never thought of it that way before, given their special relationship.

Zhang Chaofan, however, is different; as a "love rival," he is much more sensitive.

"probably."

"Anyway, the two of them are acting strangely."

Zhang Chaofan shrugged: "Aunt Wang, I still want to thank you for introducing such an outstanding girl as Momo to me."

"Unfortunately, I lack the charm myself."

"It's okay, Xiao Zhang. I'll introduce you to a suitable girl."

Wang Shulan replied with a smile.

He silently thought to himself: If what Xiao Zhang said is true, there's going to be some big gossip!

Lin.

After the meal.

Everyone returned to their rooms.

Every time Shen Yanran visits her maternal grandmother's house, she sleeps with her aunt, Lin Jiayu.

The two have been sleeping together since they were little.

They used to fight occasionally when they were little, but as they grew older, they became best friends who could talk about anything.

After washing up.

The two, lying in bed, began a late-night chat.

"Yanran, you must have a lot of suitors."

"So, is there anything you like?"

Lin Jiayu asked with a smile.

"no!"

"I get annoyed just looking at those people."

Shen Yanran shook her head, then whispered, "Do you remember Xiao Sinian, whom I told you about before?"

"Yes, I remember!"

"You mean the one you said was really handsome, right?"

"You haven't fallen for him, have you?" Lin Jiayu blinked her big eyes and asked curiously.

"I just think he's pretty handsome."

"And it looks really cool!"

Shen Yanran opened her WeChat and tapped on her chat with Xiao Sinian: "Look, he's so aloof. He rarely replies when I talk to him."

Lin Jiayu glanced at their chat history, then reached out and patted Shen Yanran on the head: "Why are you being so proactive?"

"That's such a simp thing to do!"

"Have it?"

Shen Yanran frowned: "You didn't send many messages in total!"

"It has nothing to do with how many messages are sent."

"Didn't you see you've been taking the initiative the whole time?"

The strategist Lin Jiayu analyzed, "If you act too proactively, people will think you're too easy to manipulate."

"Besides, with your looks and figure, you don't need to actively fawn over others."

"Be good, listen to your aunt!"

Let's give him a week to cool off first!

Shen Yanran nodded with some doubt: "Okay, I'll listen to you then."

Lin Jiayu chuckled: "Yes, that's right."

"You can't go wrong by listening to your aunt!"

In the guest room.

Lin Xiamo brought over a new quilt.

The Lin family has two guest rooms, but in the past, when Shen Yanran and her brother Shen Yixiao came, they could only use one at most.

Because Shen Yanran always slept with Lin Jiayu.

But today is different. Shen Qiushan is staying at the Lin family's house for the first time, so this guest room, which has hardly ever been used, is now in use.

"Teacher Zhang seems like a nice person, honest and reliable. Don't you really want to consider him?"

While Lin Xiamo was making the bed, Shen Qiushan chuckled and teased her from the side.

"Teacher Liu is also quite nice, young and beautiful."

Lin Xiamo replied indifferently.

"Yeah, that's true."

"And he's single!"

Shen Qiushan nodded in agreement.

Hearing him say that, Lin Xiamo couldn't help but roll her eyes, but then Shen Qiushan added, "We can introduce Teacher Liu to Teacher Zhang!"

Uh……

Lin Xiamo felt like she had rolled her eyes too early.

Unfortunately, it can't be recalled like a WeChat chat.

But that old man is really wicked!
It's obvious he's just fooling himself.

Didn't you say you wanted to look at houses this weekend?

"Tomorrow?"

Lin Xiamo changed the subject.

"Ok!"

"I'll go tomorrow morning."

Shen Qiushan said with a smile, "Let's take a look at Jinjiang Bay first." "Oh."

Lin Xiamo paused for a moment while making the bed.

I just went on a blind date with Zhang Chaofan, and one of the material conditions she asked for was a luxury house in Jinjiang Bay.

But now Shen Qiushan says he's going to see Jinjiang Bay tomorrow. Who would believe he didn't do it on purpose?
The next day.

breakfast time.

The only people in the restaurant were Lin Moxuan, Chen Qingzhu and her husband, Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo.

All three children are still in bed and no one is getting up for breakfast.

"These college students nowadays..."

"If you don't sleep at night, you can't get up in the morning!"

"It's unimaginable that the country will be handed over to this generation."

Lin Moxuan peeled the eggs while sighing.

"Dad, you're overthinking it."

"Every generation has its own way of living."

Shen Qiushan chimed in: "Back then, people in society said that we post-80s were a lost generation!"

"Now they've become the backbone of society!"

Chen Qingzhu chimed in, "Qiu Shan is right, you're just worrying about things that don't concern you."

"Young people have their own way of life. They won't live like that when they get older!"

"Let's sleep in as much as we can while we still can!"

Lin Moxuan pouted: "It's all because you spoiled him!"

After saying that, he looked at Lin Xiamo, who was silently drinking her porridge, and asked, "Momo, what are your plans for today?"

"I……"

Lin Xiamo glanced at Shen Qiushan subconsciously and said truthfully, "I'm accompanying my brother-in-law to look at houses."

"Looking at the house?"

What kind of house are you looking at?

Lin Moxuan put down the eggs in his hand and became alert.

"Dad, I just received a big bonus, so I'm planning to buy a bigger house. There are too many people in our family now, and the old house is too cramped."

Shen Qiushan explained from the side.

"Do you need Momo to come with you when you move houses?"

Lin Moxuan questioned him with a stern face.

"I can't make up my own mind."

"I thought Momo was knowledgeable and experienced, and could give me some advice."

Shen Qiushan offered an explanation.

"Then you should come to me."

"MoMo doesn't understand as well as I do!"

Lin Moxuan said with a stern face.

"Uh……"

Shen Qiushan paused for a moment, then smiled wryly and said, "Dad, how could I dare trouble you with such a small matter!"

"What's the trouble?"

“I’m supposed to rest on weekends anyway.”

Let's go together in a bit!

Lin Moxuan made the decision immediately, without even giving Shen Qiushan a chance to object.

"Uh, okay!"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Dad!"

What could Shen Qiushan say? He could only nod in agreement.

He secretly exchanged a glance with Lin Xiamo, who also looked helpless.

then.

The group looking at the house went from two people to four.

The fourth person is, of course, Chen Qingzhu.

Firstly, she was worried that her husband might cause trouble during the house-hunting process, and it would be better if she went with him.

Secondly, since she was retired and had nothing to do, she wanted to join in the fun.

Had breakfast.

Let's tidy up a bit.

The four of them set off together.

The car he was driving was Shen Qiushan's Wenjie M9.

Lin Moxuan and his wife Chen Qingzhu sat in the second row, while Lin Xiamo sat in the front passenger seat.

Anyone who doesn't know the inside story would definitely think that the group of four is a young couple with their parents!
That is indeed the case.

We arrived at the Jinjiang Bay sales office.

The saleswoman greeted the four of them very warmly.

"Mr. Shen, Ms. Lin, are you planning to buy a wedding home?"

“If you live with your parents, this 246-square-meter apartment is perfect.”

After exchanging pleasantries, the female salesperson pointed to the floor plan and said...

"Girl, don't talk nonsense."

"I'm not going to live with them."

Lin Moxuan quickly denied it.

"Oh, sorry."

The saleswoman smiled apologetically and looked at Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo again: "So, you two don't live with your parents, right?"

"and many more!"

"Hey girl!"

"Please don't play matchmaker, okay?"

Lin Moxuan took over the conversation again, pointing at Shen Qiushan and saying, "He bought the house."

"We're just accompanying them and offering some suggestions!"

"Uh……"

The saleswoman paused for a moment, her gaze sweeping over Lin Moxuan and Chen Qingzhu, and asked in confusion, "Aren't you Mr. Shen's parents-in-law?"

"Yes!"

Lin Moxuan nodded.

"Isn't this Miss Lin your daughter?"

The saleswoman asked again.

"Yes!"

Lin Moxuan nodded again.

After receiving affirmative answers to both questions, the saleswoman was even more confused: "Uncle Lin, I didn't randomly matchmake anyone!"

"Miss Lin is your daughter, and Mr. Shen is your son-in-law."

"Aren't they a married couple?"

"no!!"

Lin Moxuan shook his head decisively.

"what??"

The saleswoman opened her mouth in surprise, feeling as if her CPU had overheated.

“Young lady, he is our eldest son-in-law.”

"This is our second daughter!"

Chen Qingzhu began to explain.

"Uh……"

The saleswoman paused for a moment before finally realizing what she meant: "Sorry, that was just my preconceived notion."

"Mr. Shen, which apartment type would you like to see?"

"The 246-square-meter unit is the best-selling."

"The 360-square-meter units are also selling very well."

"Take a look at them all."

Shen Qiushan waved his hand arrogantly.

"Ok."

“Then the four of you, come with me.”

The female saleswoman immediately led the four of them to see the model room.

The first apartment I looked at was a 246-square-meter unit with five bedrooms and three living rooms, a large single-level apartment with a river view.

Even someone as knowledgeable as Director Lin couldn't find anything wrong with the house.

If I had to point out a downside, it would probably be that it's expensive!

246 square meters, priced at 1260 million.

The price per square meter exceeds 5.

Next, the female salesperson showed the four people a 360-square-meter apartment.

Compared to the 246-square-meter unit, the 360-square-meter unit is superior in every aspect.

The master bedroom's bay window offers a 270-degree view of the river, the balcony is larger, and the living room is more spacious, but it is also more expensive, priced at 1750 million.

In terms of unit price, it is cheaper than the 246-square-meter unit, but the total price is nearly 500 million more expensive.

A house at this price would be considered a luxury residence in any city across the country.

"A single house is approaching 2000 million yuan, that's too expensive!"

Chen Qingzhu couldn't help but sigh to her husband.

"These houses are sold to nouveau riche!"

Lin Moxuan curled his lip; this Director Lin was somewhat resentful of the rich.

"Mr. Shen, what do you think?"

Which one do you prefer?

On the other side, the female saleswoman asked Shen Qiushan with a smile.

"MoMo, which one do you think is better?"

Shen Qiushan looked at Lin Xiamo beside him.

"If budget isn't a concern, this is definitely the one."

Lin Xiamo actually liked both houses, but compared to the others, the 360-square-meter one was definitely better.

However, the price is really high.

"Okay, this one will do!"

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Shen Qiushan immediately waved his hand generously, then added, "By the way, is there a discount for full payment?"

(End of this chapter)