Study System: I'm a 38-Year-Old Student-Chapter 210 - 153: Director Lin, the Second Cabbage Is Gone Too
In what capacity am I attending this gathering?
That’s a good question.
Zhu Xinyue and Hu Tingting were just as intrigued.
After all, Lin Xiamo had never brought a man to these gatherings before, and the four of them even had an unspoken rule: no men allowed at the gatherings!
But here on Lin Xiamo’s birthday, she brought a man over. There had to be a reasonable explanation for this.
"Looks like Momo didn’t mention it to you."
"I’m Momo’s brother-in-law!"
Shen Qiushan answered truthfully about their relationship.
So far, his relationship with Lin Xiamo was indeed just brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
No matter where they went, there was nothing wrong with that relationship!
And Shen Qiushan didn’t intend to blur that line.
No matter what changes might occur in their relationship in the future, the brother-in-law identity wouldn’t change!
The key moment when someone calls you ’brother-in-law’ really counts.
Who would understand!!
In local productions, it’s mostly fake, a tactic to catch eyes with a fabricated identity.
But Shen Qiushan’s case was real.
"All right, brother-in-law, let’s sit down and chat slowly~"
Hu Tingting pointed to the empty seat next to her, suggesting Shen Qiushan sit between her and Lin Xiamo.
This way, Shen Qiushan could be close to Lin Xiamo and it would be easy for Hu Tingting to get him to drink.
But Lin Xiamo directly sat in the empty seat Hu Tingting pointed to, letting Shen Qiushan sit on her other side.
"Momo, you’re behaving unusually!"
"He’s just a brother-in-law, why are you defending him?"
Hu Tingting had the best alcohol tolerance among the four of them, and Lin Xiamo clearly separated Shen Qiushan from her to protect him.
"I’m just worried you’ll make a scene when you’re drunk and embarrass yourself!"
Lin Xiamo rolled her eyes and then changed the topic: "Have you ordered the food?"
"Who would dare order without the birthday star?"
"We just got two cold dishes to go with the drinks!"
Zhu Xinyue pointed to the two salads on the table.
"Then let’s order quickly!"
Saying that, Lin Xiamo handed a menu to Shen Qiushan.
"Alas, I’ve even lost the right to order food!"
Hu Tingting teased from the side.
This restaurant followed a high-end fusion cuisine path, featuring classic dishes from many cuisines.
Soon, dishes with great presentation filled the table.
Shortly after, a waiter rolled in a beautiful birthday cake on a dining cart...
After all, it was a high-end restaurant.
The service was pretty attentive, as the cake arrived, several waiters also sang the birthday song together.
Lin Xiamo put on the "birthday crown," closed her beautiful eyes, and silently made her birthday wish in her heart.
"Momo, happy birthday!"
"Happy birthday to you!"
After Lin Xiamo blew out the candles, her three best friends each gave her their birthday gifts.
Then the three of them turned their gaze to Shen Qiushan.
"Brother-in-law, where’s your gift?"
"Don’t tell me you didn’t prepare one!"
Hu Tingting joked with a smile.
"Could it be that I’ve already given it?"
Shen Qiushan shrugged.
"Oh, sounds kind of mysterious."
"Momo, what did our brother-in-law give you?"
Zhu Xinyue deliberately emphasized the word "brother-in-law," evidently considering it a smokescreen.
"This!"
Lin Xiamo stretched her arm, showing off the watch on her wrist.
"Wow! I wanted to say earlier that this watch is beautiful!"
Hu Tingting exclaimed, clearly not recognizing it.
"Patek Philippe! If I’m not mistaken, it should cost around 900,000 to 1 million, right?"
Zhu Xinyue, having some knowledge about watches, guessed a rough price range.
And upon hearing this price, Hu Tingting was shocked: "What!"
"A watch that costs a million??"
"Are you serious?"
Xiao Huamao Fang Di calmly shoved her phone in front of Hu Tingting: "To be precise, the current market price should be around 960,000!"
"Damn!!"
Hu Tingting couldn’t help but curse, her eyes darting between Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo: "Hmm, brother-in-law!"
"Is this brother-in-law of yours legitimate?"
She silently added in her heart: Who on earth gives their sister-in-law a million-dollar watch as a birthday gift!
"Tingting!"
"Don’t talk nonsense!"
Lin Xiamo pinched Hu Tingting’s thigh.
"Haha, I want a brother-in-law like this too!"
Zhu Xinyue teased with a laugh.
Fang Di coolly added: "You guys are really something!"
Lin Xiamo was speechless, since her relationship with Shen Qiushan was already heading in an ambiguous direction.
"Eat the cake!"
Lin Xiamo started distributing the cake to the three, using it to shut them up.
Because it was just her and her best friends, Lin Xiamo was completely different from her usual self. She was no longer aloof, nor was she quiet and reserved.
After a few drinks, she talked quite a bit!
Shen Qiushan saw a completely different side of Lin Xiamo!
It surprised him a little.
But at the same time, comforted him.
Truth be told, this wasn’t the first time he’d seen this side of Lin Xiamo; it’s just that it had been a very, very long time ago.
Still remember, the first time he went to the Lin Family, Lin Xiamo was only about twelve or thirteen, back then she was lively, cheerful, very talkative, and asked Shen Qiushan a lot of questions.
And today, Lin Xiamo has merely returned to her twelve or thirteen-year-old self!
It could also be said that her personality has actually never changed.
It’s just that, for various reasons, she was unwilling to show her true self!
Shen Qiushan, as the "brother-in-law," unsurprisingly became the target for Hu Tingting and the others to drink with.
Although Lin Xiamo intentionally tried to help, unfortunately, her alcohol tolerance was limited, and before Shen Qiushan collapsed, she was already quite drunk herself.
After several rounds of beer, Shen Qiushan seemed just fine.
Hu Tingting directly called the waiter to bring two bottles of "Lang Wine."
"Brother-in-law, this wine is good!"
"Who drinks knows!"
Hu Tingting filled the shot glasses with a smile while winking at Shen Qiushan.
Of the two bottles of Lang Wine she ordered, one was pure grain brewed "White Lang", and the other was "Red Lang" infused with medicinal herbs!
Red Lang, with its herbal effects such as "Red Dates Ginseng," had a stronger kick and an even stronger "after-effect."
People who drink all the time even gave it a nickname: Howling!
At this moment, Lin Xiamo was already leaning on the back of the chair, her eyes were blurred, unable to understand the hidden meaning in Hu Tingting’s words.
Shen Qiushan, on the other hand, joked with a smile, "You should let your husband drink more!"
Among the four, only Hu Tingting was married, considered as the standard young wife.
Perhaps due to the fact of being married, she was more open and free, with a bolder scale of conversation!
"Him!"
"No matter how much he drinks, it’s useless!"
Hu Tingting pouted, she had been married to her husband for four years.
Currently in a "slightly widowed married" state.
She could spend her husband’s money, could command her husband to do anything.
But when it comes to doing anything beyond friendship, it’s like asking for her husband’s life...
Hu Tingting even specifically searched online and found that there are quite a few women in the same situation as her!
They all say there’s no pure friendship in this world.
But in Hu Tingting’s view, it’s sheer nonsense!
After several years of marriage, that is absolutely pure friendship!
The purest kind!
Shen Qiushan smiled a little, he hadn’t experienced Hu Tingting’s phase, but when delivering food in the past, the older men like him often talked about this topic.
A kiss between middle-aged couples could turn into nightmares for several nights!
This wasn’t a joke, rather a stark reality!
Lang Wine entered the battlefield!
Combined with Hu Tingting and the others’ increasingly aggressive attack.
Shen Qiushan ultimately couldn’t hold on and collapsed onto the table.
When leaving the restaurant.
Shen Qiushan was supported by Fang Di and Hu Tingting.
Lin Xiamo, who had sobered up a bit, could walk on her own, albeit unsteadily.
In the parking lot, Hu Tingting and the others stuffed Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo into the back seat of the AITO M9.
Then they informed the chauffeur of the address.
At this hour, the roads were clear, and just as they were nearing Sanjiang University, Shen Qiushan finally sobered up a little, directing the chauffeur to drive to the faculty dormitory.
After dismissing the chauffeur.
Shen Qiushan helped Lin Xiamo up the stairs.
Possibly due to the wind and car sickness, Lin Xiamo ran straight to the bathroom as soon as she reached her dorm and held onto the toilet to throw up.
Shen Qiushan massaged his temples with one hand and gently patted Lin Xiamo’s back with the other.
Once she was almost done vomiting, he handed her the mouthwash...
Today, Lin Xiamo was truly drunk; when she was vomiting, it was purely her subconscious guiding her, preventing her from vomiting outside.
After rinsing her mouth, Lin Xiamo staggered back to the bedroom and fell onto the bed.
In a daze, she felt something confining her body, so she reached out and undid the buttons on her shirt...
The black bra contrasted sharply with the white skin, producing a huge visual shock!
Shen Qiushan rubbed his forehead, he was still somewhat drunk.
Reason told him he should leave.
But his body was very honest.
Hmm, Mo Mo drank so much.
What if there’s danger?
Someone has to take care of her.
Shen Qiushan found an excuse for himself and then quietly sat by the bed.
Hmm, I’ll just sit here.
Guarding her will be enough!
Shen Qiushan thought to himself, while his eyes subconsciously appreciated the high, fair peaks...
The next day.
A warm ray of sunlight broke through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating the room.
Two bodies intertwined.
Clothes in disarray.
The man was bare-chested.
The woman’s bra had long since been unhooked, hanging suspended against her chest...
Suddenly, the phone rang.
It was a classic English song.
Shen Qiushan groggily reached out, took the phone from the bedside, and squinting at it, saw that the note said: Dad!
Shen Qiushan immediately pressed the answer button and said lazily, "What are you doing so early?"
On the other end of the line, there was silence.
"Hello??"
"Dad, say something!"
"Huh, did I dial the wrong number?!"
Shen Qiushan rubbed his head, the dizziness from the hangover made him feel uncomfortable.
And just then, the phone finally made a sound:
Shen Qiushan!
I’ll kill you!!
