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

Chapter 240, He's a Big Tree Now! (Please Subscribe)

"Seniors, let me show you around the tavern first."

"Don't let our small size fool you, our tavern is packed every day, we're always very busy."

Shen Yanran took the initiative to take on the task of training the newcomers.

Before Xiao Sinian and Hu Jian could speak, Shen Qiushan waved his hand first: "Yanran, the arrangements for the relevant work still need to be handled by your Aunt Tingting."

"You and Jia Yu go help out in the kitchen, we're short-handed!"

Shen Qiushan naturally didn't want to give his daughter the opportunity to get in touch with Xiao Sinian, although he could only control it for a short time.

But out of a father's instinct, he would still subconsciously set up some obstacles.

"Dad, I'm not assigning them any work, I'm just showing them around the tavern!"

"Once they're familiar with the environment, I'll go help out in the kitchen right away!"

After saying that, Shen Yanran winked at Xiao Sinian and Hu Jian, and before her father could react, she led the two away from the bar.

"Jiayu, you go and take a look too!"

Seeing that he couldn't stop his daughter, Shen Qiushan quickly sent his sister-in-law, Lin Jiayu, to be a "third wheel".

"Oh fine!"

Lin Jiayu reluctantly agreed, but she could guess Shen Qiushan's intention in having her follow Shen Yanran.

However, Lin Jiayu naturally sided with his niece Shen Yanran in this matter.

Young people!

I still believe in and yearn for love.

Therefore, Lin Jiayu really hopes that her niece and best friend Shen Yanran can have a sweet romance.

Four young people left the bar.

Shen Qiushan asked Xu Pipa to pour him a glass of high-proof whiskey and drank it by himself.

After a while, Hu Tingting returned from the restroom.

"Brother Shen, what's wrong with you?"

"So you've started drinking alone to drown your sorrows?"

Hu Tingting sat down on the high chair next to Shen Qiushan with a smile.

"nothing."

Shen Qiushan shook his head: "I just feel a bit sentimental. The children have all grown up."

"What's that saying again? Time is like a wild donkey, once it starts running, it never stops!"

"No!"

Hu Tingting nodded in agreement: "Yanran and Xiaoxiao are both adults!"

"By the way, Brother Shen, how are those two winter break part-time jobs going? Should we keep them both?"

Hu Tingting then steered the conversation back to before she went to the bathroom.

"Yes, I stayed."

Shen Qiushan nodded, looking rather annoyed.

"I think they're quite good; both children have down-to-earth personalities."

"And I heard that Xiao is the campus heartthrob of Sanjiang University. With him working at the bar, it might attract a few more customers."

Hu Tingting was completely unaware of Shen Qiushan's emotional change and was still promoting Xiao Sinian.

"Tingting, do you think our bar is short of customers?"

Shen Qiushan asked a question in return.

"Well, we don't lack it right now."

Hu Tingting shook her head and added, "However, it's always good to be prepared, the hype will eventually die down."

Shen Qiushan didn't continue the topic and said with a serious expression, "Tingting, you usually spend a lot of time in the store, so keep an eye on Xiaoxiao and Yanran for me."

"Brother Shen, when did you become so polite?"

"It's such a small thing, why would you need to mention it?"

Hu Tingting smiled and waved her hand, then continued, "Brother Shen, don't worry. We'll let you know immediately if anything happens with Xiaoxiao and Yanran!"

"Wait a minute, something's not right. What could possibly be going on between those two?"

"Our tavern's customers are all quite well-behaved, and most of them are tourists. We've never had any conflicts like those in bars."

Hu Tingting suddenly realized that Shen Qiushan's instructions just now were a bit unusual.

"Yanran's relationship with that Xiao Sinian is a bit complicated. Could you keep an eye on things for me?"

Shen Qiushan stopped beating around the bush and spoke directly.

"Yanran and Xiao Sinian?"

Hu Tingting first stared in surprise, then said solemnly, "Brother Shen, don't worry, I will inform you immediately if there is any movement between the two of them!"

Shen Qiushan nodded and said nothing more, but his gaze turned to Shen Yanran and the other three in the distance. At this moment, his daughter was talking animatedly about something.

You could tell from her expression that Shen Yanran was in a very good mood!

Shen Qiushan sighed silently again. Most fathers with daughters probably have to face this hurdle.

"Uncle Shen, would you like a glass of Blue Ocean?"

At that moment, Xu Pipa handed over a blue cocktail.

This drink is called "Blue Ocean" and it's one of the best-selling drinks at the bar.

The ingredients include almond extract, which gives this drink a slightly calming effect.

“Loquat, you and Yanran are close. If she starts dating, you have to tell me right away.”

Shen Qiushan took the wine, took a sip, and said.

"Uh-huh."

Xu Pipa nodded obediently.

Although she and Shen Yanran had a good relationship, in Little Mushroom Head's heart, Uncle Shen was naturally more important.

The next day.

After finishing his exam, Shen Qiushan drove to the girls' dormitory building.

I made plans to accompany Xu Pipa to the mental hospital to see "Old Xu" today.

He had just parked his car when Xu Pipa came out of the dormitory building. It didn't seem like a coincidence.

"They came down a long time ago?"

After Little Mushroom Head got into the car, Shen Qiushan casually asked.

"Just a little bit earlier than usual."

Xu Loquat replied in a low voice.

In fact, she had already gone downstairs a long time ago, because she didn't want Shen Qiushan to be waiting for her downstairs.

For some girls, it seems like it's only natural for their boyfriends to wait for them downstairs; it would be abnormal if they didn't.

But Xu Pipa never thought that way. She felt that if you like someone, you shouldn't make them do things that make them "uncomfortable," but rather make them feel comfortable!
Shen Qiushan naturally wouldn't delve into such a trivial matter. He drove out of the dormitory area and asked again, "Do you want to go to the supermarket to buy some fruit and food?"

"I've already bought it!"

Xu Pipa pointed to the backpack that she was already holding in her arms.

Shen Qiushan smiled and nodded, silently thinking to himself: They're all the same age, but this little mushroom-headed guy is much more thoughtful than my two kids.

An hour's drive passed in the blink of an eye.

The two soon arrived at the Second Mental Hospital of Sanjiang City.

When visiting hours arrived, the two and other family members entered the hospital.

In the small garden.

Shen Qiushan met Xu Pipa's father, the once-famous poet Xu Yunzhou, once again.

The last time we met, he was cosplaying a mushroom under an umbrella. It was very abstract, yet it made me feel very sad.

Today he didn't use an umbrella, but stood motionless by the flower bed with his arms outstretched.

At this moment, the doctor standing beside Shen Qiushan and Xu Pipa whispered a reminder: "He's a big tree now, it started a week ago!"

(End of this chapter)