Study System: I'm a 38-Year-Old Student-Chapter 237 - 164: Confronting the Father-in-Law!

"Oh my gosh!"

"Really?!"

"So many videos, it’s definitely Secretary Lin this time!"

"But, Secretary Lin sings so well, not any worse than professional singers!"

Bao Beibei chimed in.

Shen Qiushan gathered his thoughts, looked at the videos on their phones, and then frowned.

The situation was escalating much faster than he had imagined, and the attention it was getting was far beyond his expectations.

This outcome wasn’t surprising, mainly because Lin Xiamo’s figure and appearance were striking, plus her singing was professional level.

After the news broke, it immediately attracted a huge number of netizens.

In this face-value-driven era.

Even wanted criminals can become internet famous for their good looks!

Let alone someone like Lin Xiamo, a "university professor" with such a strong contrast.

As the attention on the news continued to rise, netizens roughly split into two camps.

One camp strongly supported Lin Xiamo, believing there was nothing wrong with her doing a side gig after work!

The other camp fiercely criticized Lin Xiamo, saying she was ruining the ethics of teachers and was unworthy of being a teacher or working at a university!

Initially, the camp criticizing Lin Xiamo held the advantage in public opinion, but as the news kept spreading, more and more netizens started paying attention.

The number of people supporting Lin Xiamo gradually surpassed those criticizing her.

Under various videos, more supporters of Lin Xiamo could be seen.

But even so.

A controversial topic had already formed!

Lin Xiamo’s position was indeed somewhat sensitive since she was a current employee of Sanjiang University.

From previous experiences with similar incidents, those involved in significant controversy were often directly "handled."

Because, for the leaders, this was the most secure way to resolve things.

Not seeking achievement, just avoiding mistakes. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Of course, it’s not always like this.

If the "controversial person" had a strong background, the outcome would be different.

They would most likely be tactically protected.

Lin Xiamo wasn’t one to be easily manipulated, she belonged to the category with a strong background.

So, Shen Qiushan thought disciplinary action against her because of this matter was unlikely.

However, trouble was certainly brewing!

"It’s just a side gig singing! What’s the big deal, those idiots just love making mountains out of molehills!"

"Exactly, and those jealous women are clearly envious of Secretary Lin!"

"Secretary Lin, don’t back down, I’ll definitely come to support the next performance!"

While Shen Qiushan was pondering silently, Feng Sicong and Bao Beibei had already started feeling unjust for Lin Xiamo.

For these two pure-hearted male university students, their support for Lin Xiamo was unconditional.

Secretary Lin, Reasonable Appearance!

It’s definitely right.

Unlike Feng Sicong and Bao Beibei who were only all talk, Shen Qiushan had already thought of a way to pull Lin Xiamo out of the whirlwind of public opinion.

Is it not okay for a university teacher to have a side gig singing?

Then, what about Shen Qiushan, the Nebula Award winner?

Since when has singing become an act of ruining the ethics and image of teachers?!

Shen Qiushan planned to test it himself.

To see what was really going on!

After lunch.

Shen Qiushan dialed the phone number of Hu Tingting, the bassist of the "Red Rose Band."

This busty lady was the only married member of the band, cheerful and gossip-loving, and she had a good chat with Shen Qiushan during Lin Xiamo’s birthday party.

"Grandmaster Shen, what made you think of calling me?"

"You’ve been quite in the limelight recently!"

"If I’d known you’d become a famous writer so quickly, I would’ve asked for more autographs that day..."

Once the call connected, Hu Tingting chuckled and teased.

"Did you hear about Momo’s situation?"

"Of course, I heard!"

"Our band finally got some attention!"

"But, it might just dissolve after a splash..."

Hu Tingting sighed, "Brother Shen, could you talk to Momo’s dad for us?"

"I doubt it’ll be possible!"

Shen Qiushan shook his head with a wry smile, knowing Lin Moxuan, his father-in-law’s temper.

Persuade him?!

This might even end up being blamed on me!

"Then there’s nothing we can do!"

"Besides Momo’s dad, there’s currently a lot of public pressure too, Momo hasn’t even spoken in our band chat group..."

Hu Tingting sighed again.

"Regarding public opinion, I might have a solution, I called to discuss the feasibility with you."

Shen Qiushan immediately shared his idea with Hu Tingting.

"This plan could work."

"But, Brother Shen, can you sing?"

"Yes!"

At this moment, Shen Qiushan couldn’t be humble: "Not only can I sing, but I can also write songs!"

"After I found out you were starting a band, I wrote a song for your band. I’ll send it to you in a bit."

"You can then pass it on to Old Fang and Yuanyuan, get familiar with the sheet music during the day when you have time..."

"Brother Shen, you can even write songs??"

On the other end of the phone, Hu Tingting was utterly shocked.

"I just write for fun; it might not be good."

Shen Qiushan modestly said: "By the way, let’s not tell Momo about our plan yet."

"Got it!"

"It’s a surprise!"

Hu Tingting chuckled: "Brother Shen, you’re really thoughtful about Momo!"

City Hall Building.

Chen Xiaohua gently knocked on Lin Moxuan’s office door.

Lin Moxuan, who had just had lunch, was lying on the guest sofa, habitually taking a nap.

Seeing Secretary Chen Xiaohua disturb him during his rest, Lin Moxuan immediately sat up straight: "What’s happened?"

Chen Xiaohua had been working by his side for four years, well aware of his schedule and temperament. If he came in during naptime, something big must have happened.

"Section Chief Lin, um, now it should be Secretary Lin, it’s something about her."

Chen Xiaohua said in a low voice.

"Momo’s business?"

"What’s wrong with her?"

Lin Moxuan immediately became anxious, afraid something had happened to his daughter.

"Secretary Lin is singing part-time, and it’s causing quite a stir online."

"I have a video here."

As Chen Xiaohua spoke, he showed the prepared video to Lin Moxuan.

After seeing his daughter in the video, Lin Moxuan slapped the table and stood up with a start.

"Incapable of change!"

"Incapable of change!"

"What has this become!!"

Lin Moxuan’s old face turned livid. What he detested most was his daughter forming a band and singing.

In his view, this was not doing proper work!

Of course, not doing proper work was secondary!

Primarily, he was more concerned that in such an environment, his daughter might be led astray by someone like Shen Qiushan, the likes of Huang Mao.

How many serious people are there who play music!!

Even if one gains fame and enters the entertainment industry, so what.

The entertainment industry is notoriously chaotic!

Of course, there are people who emerge untainted.

But most people get stained by that vat of dye!

Lin Moxuan didn’t want to put his daughter in such an environment.

And unexpectedly, his daughter was determined to start a band, working at the university by day and performing in places like bars at night.

Especially her attire!

What kind of decorum is this!!

Lin Moxuan grabbed his phone and immediately called Lin Xiamo.

The call rang for ages but went unanswered.

He dialed twice more, with the same result.

Helpless, Lin Moxuan had to call Shen Qiushan instead.

This time, the call connected quickly: "Momo, are you aware she’s singing?"

Lin Moxuan asked directly.

"Yes."

"There’s quite a discussion about this online."

Although Shen Qiushan gave a definitive answer, he was also telling Lin Moxuan he had just seen the news online himself.

"Did you encourage Momo to sing?"

Lin Moxuan continued to question.

"Uh..."

Shen Qiushan was tongue-tied. While talking with Hu Tingting, he had mentioned that Lin Moxuan, his father-in-law, might blame him for Lin Xiamo’s band involvement.

Turns out he was right!

When things go wrong, this father-in-law truly thinks of him!

"Dad, I only saw the news after class."

Shen Qiushan quickly denied, then added: "But I think singing isn’t a big deal; having a hobby is better than having none, right?"

"Dad, don’t you like fishing and playing chess?"

"Ha!"

"Comparing with me, are you?"

Lin Moxuan snorted coldly, grumbling angrily: "I think Momo starting a band is all your doing!"

"Before you got so close to her, Momo didn’t sing at all!"

Seeing that this father-in-law was bent on implicating him, Shen Qiushan simply gave up: "Yep, that’s right, it’s me!"

"I even helped write a song!"

"Dad, wanna listen to it?"