I was approached by a cat-eared girl.

Chen Shuo winced in pain but didn't let go, continuing to probe upwards, asking, "Wasn't it okay before? Why can't it be now?"

"No, you can't."

"Then can I leave it there?"

"not good."

"I think it's fine. You can't be the only one touching me, can you? You've been touching me every night lately, do you think I don't know?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Shuo noticed the small hand that was gripping his waist loosen, and he felt secretly pleased, followed by satisfaction.

Bai Xiaoqi was both embarrassed and angry, but there was nothing she could do about it. She could only let the blush spread across her cheeks and bury her head in Chen Shuo's chest as if trying to escape, pretending not to know anything.

Go ahead and touch it, it's not like we're going to have kids anyway.

.......

.......

A few days later, it was the weekend again, and Chen Shuo took her to his parents' house for a meal. He hadn't been back for a while and needed to go back to check on them so that the old couple wouldn't think he had secretly had a child.

As April approaches, the temperature can sometimes reach 20 or 30 degrees Celsius. There are even people wearing skirts on the street. Bai Xiaoqi has also completely changed into spring clothes: long pants, long sleeves, a light jacket, and high-top white canvas shoes, so that her ankles are not exposed.

As for skirts, let alone spring, they can't be worn outside in summer either. According to Chen Shuo, they can only be worn at home. When going out, you have to cover yourself up completely, and you can't even show your arms.

This guy is just as stingy as I am.

As soon as they entered the residential area, Chen Shuo suddenly turned his head and asked, "I didn't watch it today, did I?"

"What didn't you see?" Bai Xiaoqi was taken aback.

"There were so many women wearing short skirts and stockings on the street, but I didn't even look at them. I only looked at you."

Chen Shuo suddenly felt a little smug, then let out a long sigh: "I have been cultivating for more than 20 years, and I have just begun to roam the world with my sword. I haven't had time to see many of the sights, and then I met such a little thing as you. From now on, I have no heart to linger over any other scenery. My eyes can only hold you."

Bai Xiaoqi pouted, "I should be the one saying that."

She felt like she was the one who had just started her journey through the martial world with a sword in hand—no, she hadn't even begun before losing her sword.

She had chosen this guy to seek a title, and now she's in trouble, and she'll even have to have his children.

.......

Back home, Wu Yulan was cooking in the kitchen, while Chen Jianwen sat on the sofa watching TV, holding a large teacup in his hands.

Seeing Chen Shuo return, he wasn't happy at all; he only showed a few smiles because of his future daughter-in-law.

After giving Bai Xiaoqi a gentle greeting, he turned away, unwilling to pay any attention to this troublesome person.

God knows what kind of life I've been living lately. Every day after school, I have to do some strenuous exercise, panting and out of breath. And I'm so old...

I thought about giving up, but I couldn't bring myself to do it, so I could only grit my teeth and persevere.

"Dad, what's wrong? You don't seem very happy."

"I'm very happy."

"That's good."

Chen Shuo didn't press the matter further. As long as the old man was happy, that was all that mattered. Although he didn't seem very happy, he was probably secretly pleased.

After all, his son and daughter-in-law came home to visit him. What's that song again? "Come home often, come home often." The elderly don't expect their children to make huge contributions to the family...

There were ugly oranges on the coffee table. They were wrinkled and didn't look good at all, but the taste was definitely not bad.

I bought some for my own home too. Spring is the season for ugly oranges, and strawberries are also available this time of year.

Unfortunately, strawberries are too expensive, so I only buy them occasionally. I originally planned to go to my parents' house and eat my fill, but the old couple didn't buy any either.

Chen Shuo peeled an orange and subconsciously handed it to the side, only to remember that Xiao A Miao had gone to the kitchen to help cook, so he could only stuff it into his own mouth.

"Dad, why didn't you buy strawberries?"

"I don't like to eat it, and your mom doesn't like to eat it either."

"But I love to eat it, and my girlfriend loves to eat it too."

"Then why don't you buy them yourselves?"

"Strawberries are too expensive, we can't afford to spend that much."

Chen Shuo peeled another orange; it was quite sweet. He stuffed it into his mouth and mumbled, "We need to save up money to buy a car."

"Okay, you guys keep saving."

"You didn't even ask us what kind of car we're planning to buy?"

Chen Jianwen frowned, feeling that this kid was completely clueless. He could practically scream "I don't want to talk to you" on his face, yet the kid was still trying to make conversation. "What kind of car are you buying?"

"Buy a used car."

"Used car?"

"Yes, used cars."

Chen Shuo nodded and explained, "I think practicality is the most important thing when it comes to cars. Besides, I don't have much money. New cars are too expensive, and if it's a cheap one, it's better not to buy one at all. It would break down every few days, which would be too much of a headache. So it's better to buy a better used car, Dad, don't you think?"

Chen Jianwen nodded slightly, thinking that what the young man said made sense. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then frowned and said, "But the used car market in our country is also a mixed bag, full of refurbished cars and accident cars. If you're not careful, you can be cheated. Do you have any reliable channels?"

"I didn't have any reliable channels, but I found a reliable used car."

"Where did you find it?"

“It’s right downstairs from our house.” Chen Shuo pointed towards the balcony. “That black SUV, a 2019 model, with a six-cylinder engine, cost 328,000 yuan.”

"That's my car!"

Chapter 123 Not for Sale, No Matter Price

Chen Jianwen was feeling a bit conflicted. This kid had actually set his sights on him.

"Dad, when buying a car, you have to find a reliable one. The market is so chaotic these days. You don't want me to get scammed, do you?"

“…”

Chen Jianwen's face darkened even more. "I don't want to see you get scammed, but I'm afraid you'll make me get scammed."

"Dad, just tell me if you're going to sell it or not?"

"Not for sale."

"You're not selling it to me even though I haven't told you the price?"

"I won't sell it no matter how much you offer, whether it's expensive or cheap."

Chen Shuo leaned closer, his tone enticing, "Why don't you listen to the price I'm going to give you? It's definitely a number that will tempt you."

The old man couldn't resist the temptation, pushed up his glasses, and asked, "How much?"

“This number,” Chen Shuo held up five fingers, “fifty thousand.”

"Screw you!"

Chen Jianwen was furious and almost wanted to take off his belt to teach this unfilial son a lesson. He should have believed his nonsense and shouldn't have asked.

"I bought this car for over 300,000 yuan, and you're only giving me 50,000?!"

"You spent over 300,000 yuan when you bought it, and now you're still paying over 300,000 yuan?"

Chen Shuo peeled another orange, and just as he was about to put it in his mouth, he turned around and put it in the old man's mouth instead. "These things always wear out. You bought this car three years ago. How much do you want to sell it for now?"

Cars depreciate very quickly. The price starts dropping as soon as you buy them, decreasing a little every day. They're not like houses, which can skyrocket in value.

"Even if it drops quickly, can it really go from over 300,000 to 50,000?"

Chen Jianwen gave him a look that said, "Don't try to fool me. I didn't sell to Lao Liu even when he offered me 280,000 yuan a while ago."

"Then how can I be the same as Uncle Liu? I call you Dad, but he can still call you Dad?"

"Heh..." the old man sneered, "If I sold it to him for 50,000, he might just call me 'Dad' too."

"..."

Chen Shuo was speechless for a moment. "Dad, that's not nice of you. I'm your own son. I didn't even ask you for money directly. I still gave you money."

"You actually have the nerve to give me 50,000? You might as well not give it to me at all. I might as well just give it to you for free."

"Dad, if you put it that way, then I can only say you're truly a wonderful father." Chen Shuo chuckled, surprised that happiness had come so quickly. He then asked, "So when are we going to transfer the property title?"

"roll."

"okay."

Chen Shuo didn't care that they couldn't reach an agreement, nor did he expect to succeed immediately. He believed that dealing with intellectuals required a soft approach, a gentle persuasion that worked on the old man.

Looking down from the balcony, the old man's SUV gleamed in the sunlight. He didn't drive it much, and it was kept in pristine condition, with less than 10,000 kilometers on it, maybe six or seven thousand at most.

"Dad, can I borrow your car for a couple of days?"

"No way."

“This is a loan, not a demand,” Chen Shuo corrected.

Will you return the money you borrowed?

"Yes, I will."

"Bullshit, you think you can make me take your surname?"

“…”

Chen Shuo couldn't respond to this. He felt that the old man might be confused. Even if he didn't return it, they still shared the same surname.

He didn't continue the topic and started wandering around the balcony. The balcony at home was much bigger than his, which was only two or three square meters. This one was at least ten square meters.

There were also four or five flowerpots, I don't know what kind of flowers they were, but they looked quite nice.

Chen Shuo couldn't resist touching this flower and that flower, and occasionally plucked a handful of leaves. Just as he was about to go out, his gaze was suddenly drawn to a corner of the balcony.

There was a blanket lying there, obviously covering something. He went over and removed the blanket.

This is....

Sit-up board?

Honestly, for a moment, Chen Shuo felt like he had gone to the wrong place, as if he had returned to his own home.