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Chapter 178, Shen Yixiao: Son of a Famous Writer! (Please Subscribe)
Zhou Yamin frowned.

This brat is clearly digging his own grave.

Although the technique of digging this hole wasn't sophisticated, it was still a rather crude and open scheme, and as a mother, she really couldn't deny it.

My daughter is already an adult, and she's a college student now, so it's really not good for me to be too strict with her.

But Zhou Yamin is a judge; she's encountered all sorts of cunning suspects, so she wouldn't fall into the trap Shen Yixiao set.

The question is difficult to answer, but it's actually quite simple.

Just change the subject.

Do your family members know you've come to the capital?

Zhou Yamin looked into Shen Yixiao's eyes and asked.

"knew."

Shen Yixiao nodded.

What do your parents do for a living?

"Of course, you don't have to answer this question."

Zhou Yamin seemed to have given Shen Yixiao two options, but she clearly wanted to find out about the family situation of this boy who had a special relationship with her daughter.

If Shen Yixiao is willing to share openly, it means her family is probably well-off.

Conversely, it is very likely that the family is not well-off and there is some inferiority complex.

Judging from Shen Yixiao's previous description of the reason for his breakup with his girlfriend, it was most likely because his family was not well-off.

Otherwise, his girlfriend, who got out of someone else's Porsche, probably wouldn't have dumped him.

"My dad is a writer."

Yesterday, Shen Yixiao did not reveal his family situation to Lin Yufei and Kong Xiaoyi. He even pretended not to know his father when the topic of his father came up.

He felt somewhat ashamed because of what happened yesterday.

But the situation is different now. Shen Yixiao could roughly guess Zhou Yamin's intention in asking about his family's financial situation.

Lin Yufei clearly comes from a well-off family, so even if she were to find a boyfriend, her parents would never allow her to date a poor guy.

At the very least, the couple should be well-matched in terms of social standing and economic status; this is extremely important.

Therefore, Shen Yixiao no longer intended to hide the fact that he was the son of the famous writer Shen Qiushan.

"writer?"

Zhou Yamin was somewhat surprised. Everyone is familiar with this profession, but it is actually not common in reality.

Writers still give people a very mysterious feeling.

Lin Yufei and Kong Xiaoyi were naturally very surprised. Last night, Shen Yixiao talked to the two of them about many things, but he never mentioned that his father was a writer.

"Would you mind sharing some of your father's work?"

After a brief moment of surprise, Zhou Yamin asked again.

"My dad's book is quite popular recently, it's called 'The Three-Body Problem'."

Shen Yixiao responded calmly, trying her best to appear as if she didn't care much.

But I am very proud: my dad is a Nebula Award winner, the only one in the country.

"The Three-Body Civilization" sold over 20 copies in just one day after its official release. Isn't that amazing?
Just as he had expected.

Upon hearing the name "The Three-Body Problem," Zhou Yamin, who had maintained a calm demeanor, immediately showed shock in her eyes.

The novel "The Three-Body Problem," which officially went on sale yesterday, has already gone viral online. As a work that won the Nebula Award, it has sparked a reading frenzy.

Interpretations of this book are currently very popular online, and have even spawned a large number of self-media bloggers.

"Your father is actually Shen Qiushan?"

Why didn't you say that yesterday?!

Last night, Shen Yixiao mentioned that he was from Sanjiang University, and Lin Yufei brought up Shen Qiushan. At that time, Shen Yixiao did not mention that he was the other party's son.

"I felt ashamed of my dad, so I didn't say anything."

Shen Yixiao shrugged: "My dad is a famous writer, but I've made such a mess of things."

"You've been hiding it well, kid!"

Kong Xiaoyi sighed, then added, "I never thought of that yesterday. I remember it was reported in the news before that your whole family went to Sanjiang University!"

"Yes."

My sister studied journalism.

"My dad works at the School of Electronic Information Engineering."

Shen Yi's joke had barely ended.

The waiter knocked on the door, pushed in a food cart, and soon a sumptuous spread of dishes filled the table.

"eat first."

"Xiao Shen, is this your first time in Beijing?"

"Try this roast duck."

Zhou Yamin's attitude towards Shen Yixiao has improved significantly.

It's not fair to call her a snob; it's just human nature.

When you were a child, how others treated you depended on how powerful your parents were.

As you grow up, how others treat you depends on how awesome you are.

When you get old, how others treat you will depend on how impressive your children are.

Human nature is what it is.

Most people are not immune to this.

If Shen Yixiao were just a poor boy, Zhou Yamin wouldn't belittle him, but she also wouldn't be enthusiastic towards him. This meal would most likely be the last time the two of them met.

Now that Shen Yixiao is the son of a famous writer, Zhou Yamin has naturally seen the news about Shen Qiushan.

He is the first and currently the only Nebula Award winner in China, and the prize money alone is in the tens of millions.

Given the book's popularity, the income must be substantial.

It can be said that Shen Qiushan is both famous and wealthy.

A classic example of achieving both fame and fortune.

If they were to become in-laws with such a famous writer, it would be a perfect match.

Zhou Yamin herself is a judge in a court, while her husband, Lin Yufei's father, is a partner in a well-known domestic law firm and a renowned lawyer.

She's also a social media influencer lawyer with millions of followers!
In terms of social status and family background, she is actually no worse off than Shen Qiushan. If a comparison must be made, Shen Qiushan's fame and status as a Nebula Award winner are indeed unmatched by Zhou Yamin and her husband.

However, one is a judge and the other is a lawyer, both of which are professions with very high social status and public recognition.

Therefore, in Zhou Yamin's view, they were not much worse than Shen Qiushan, and she also recognized Shen Qiushan's status as a famous writer.

In other words, Shen Yixiao's family background was considered acceptable by her standards.

Before she went to university, Zhou Yamin and her husband were extremely protective of their daughter, to the point of being meticulous.

Because of this, my daughter has never been in a relationship, nor has she had the opportunity to be.

Now that Lin Yufei is in college, Zhou Yamin and her husband can no longer look after her like they did during junior and senior high school.

The main reason is that my daughter is grown up now and is an adult; it's only a matter of time before she starts dating.

However, if it comes to discussing it, Zhou Yamin still wants to help her daughter make the right choice. After all, as a judge, she has developed a keen eye for people and is very good at judging character.

She had a fairly good impression of Shen Yixiao, thinking that the boy was a bit simple-minded, with a little bit of cleverness, but not much.

Overall, it's fairly reliable.

Shen Yixiao didn't think too much about it. After revealing his identity, he happily started eating the roast duck.

This "Fresh Orange Roasted Duck" truly lives up to its reputation as the restaurant's signature dish, with a rich and complex flavor that blends the aroma of fruit and meat.

The duck skin is roasted until crispy, while the meat is tender and juicy, soft and not dry.

One bite of roast duck is so delicious it's almost intoxicating!
Had lunch.

Shen Yixiao went straight to find her best friend Wang Yunpeng.

Zhou Yamin then took Lin Yufei and Kong Xiaoyi shopping.

Inside a women's clothing store.

While Kong Xiaoyi was trying on clothes, Zhou Yamin called her daughter aside and said seriously, "Yufei, you are an adult now. If you want to date, of course your mother will support you."

"However, there is one prerequisite: before you start dating, you must let your mother meet the other person."

"Take Xiao Shen for example. If you really feel a connection with him, you can try to get to know him."

Seeing her mother talking about this so seriously, Lin Yufei became a little shy: "Mom, I've already made my relationship with Shen Yixiao clear to you."

"We only met yesterday, less than 24 hours ago!"

"I know."

A rare smile appeared on Zhou Yamin's face as she reached out and brushed a stray hair from her daughter's forehead: "I'm just making my stance clear to you."

"Your meeting with Xiao Shen was quite dramatic. Don't you kids all believe in fate?"

"Of course, I won't make any decisions for you, I'll just give you some advice."

Seeing that her mother didn't seem to be joking or trying to trick her, Lin Yufei blinked her bright, beautiful eyes and asked, "Mom, do you really think Shen Yixiao is a good person?"

"It's not exactly good."

"The young man looks simple and honest; he probably doesn't have any bad intentions."

"I doubt they'd do anything to hurt you."

Zhou Yamin gave her own evaluation.

"I also think he's pretty simple-minded."

"No, it should be 'stupid'!"

"So silly!"

Lin Yufei pouted and said, "I guess she's just okay-looking!"

Beijing University of Electronic Science and Technology.

To put it nicely, this is a private university.

To put it bluntly, this is a diploma mill.

It's like a "vocational school" among universities. Don't be fooled by the impressive-sounding name; the majors offered are mostly in electronic and mechanical technology.

This kind of professional division is quite practical; after graduation, you can go straight into the factory to "tighten screws".

But since they are college students who have mastered certain skills, their work is easier than that of frontline workers.

This kind of academic program, along with the career paths available to graduates, makes Beijing University of Electronic Science and Technology a "monk's academy" with "too many monks and too little porridge."

Shen Yixiao stood at the school gate for a while, but didn't see many girls.

"Brother Xiao, it's been a long time!"

Wang Yunpeng jogged up to Shen Yixiao and gave him a big hug.

"Wow, how did you get so tanned?"

If Wang Yunpeng hadn't rushed over, Shen Yixiao wouldn't have recognized him; the guy was so tanned he looked like an African.

"We underwent military training for a full month."

“I’m exposed to the wind and sun every day. I doubt my mom would recognize me if I went home.”

Wang Yunpeng shook his head and complained.

"Anyway, I didn't recognize him just now."

"I thought a giant monkey had suddenly appeared out of nowhere."

Shen Yi smiled and teased.

"Brother Xiao, you don't look like you've just broken up."

"I was just thinking about how to comfort you, but it seems I didn't need to at all!"

Wang Yunpeng expressed his emotion.

However, he really brought up the very thing he didn't want to talk about.

Although Shen Yixiao was trying her best to move on from the breakup and even thought about starting a new relationship quickly.

But ultimately, it's impossible to forget everything so quickly.

For him now, the word "heartbreak" is like a switch that triggers painful memories.

His emotions are still affected whenever the topic is brought up.

"There's no need for comforting in the first place!"

"It's been fine for a long time!"

Shen Yixiao composed himself, then punched his best friend on the shoulder and said nonchalantly, "From today onwards, I'm going to be a scumbag!"

"Are there any pretty girls at school? Let me introduce you to one!"

(End of this chapter)