Study System: I'm a 38-Year-Old Student-Chapter 342 - 230: Setting Up My Father-in-Law

"Wait for my good news!"

Shen Qiushan smiled and patted Lin Xiamo on the shoulder. In just a moment, two solutions had flashed through his mind.

The next day.

The Lin Family.

When Shen Qiushan and his group arrived, it was already noon.

Just in time for lunch.

They didn’t do it on purpose; they simply went to bed too late.

Even Shen Yanran and Lin Jiayu didn’t go to sleep until after 3 a.m., let alone Shen Qiushan and Lin Xiamo, who were celebrating the festival.

"Qiushan, you stayed up late again last night, didn’t you!"

"At your age, it’s better to stay up less!"

Seeing Shen Qiushan parking outside, Chen Qingzhu came to the door to wait for him.

Now, the more she looked at this son-in-law, the more she liked him.

Previously, she thought Shen Qiushan merely helped her fulfill a stage dream. As a singer who had lost her stage, being able to perform on a nationally watched stage like "Voice of Hua Country" already made her very happy.

But unexpectedly, it was just the beginning.

With the explosive popularity of "The Most Popular National Style," various music companies and event organizers reached out.

Even the leaders of the Sanjiang Art Troupe, where she used to work, proactively approached her, hoping to rehire her back to the troupe.

Almost overnight.

Chen Qingzhu went from being a little-known retired singer to a highly sought-after "veteran artist."

Having reached retirement age, she finally experienced the feeling of being "wildly popular," which naturally made Chen Qingzhu very happy!

And Chen Qingzhu wasn’t like those arrogant younger folks; she knew well that her "comeback" was all thanks to her talented son-in-law, Shen Qiushan.

If it weren’t for Shen Qiushan’s creation of "The Most Popular National Style," she would still be just an unnoticed retired singer!

Therefore, her attitude toward Shen Qiushan was, of course, very good!

In contrast, Lin Moxuan’s attitude was a stark contrast to Chen Qingzhu’s.

When Shen Qiushan entered the house, Director Lin was sitting on the couch watching the "Midday News."

Even though Shen Qiushan had arrived, he still stared straight ahead as if he didn’t see him.

Hmm?

Had he offended this father-in-law of his again?

Shen Qiushan found it amusing and casually sat next to Lin Moxuan just as the news was reporting on the national football team’s loss.

"Dad, isn’t the national football team’s loss normal? No need to be so glum!"

Shen Qiushan knew well that Lin Moxuan couldn’t be sulking over the news content, but he deliberately made light of it, linking it to the national team’s loss.

The purpose was simple, to let Lin Moxuan correct him, so Shen Qiushan could find out why his father-in-law was unhappy again.

"It’s good the national team lost."

"Just consider it counterbalancing national luck!"

Lin Moxuan pursed his lips in reply, offering a unique perspective on the national team’s loss.

Shen Qiushan hurriedly nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, yes, it’s also a contribution to our country!"

"Where’s Xiaoxiao?"

"His leg’s healed, so why didn’t he come along?"

Lin Moxuan had a very traditional preference for sons over daughters; otherwise, he wouldn’t have tried for three children.

Seeing his grandson Shen Yixiao not coming along, he couldn’t help but ask curiously.

"He went to Beijing."

Shen Qiushan answered truthfully.

"Went to Beijing again?"

"Last time he went, he broke his leg, why doesn’t he learn from that?"

Lin Moxuan frowned.

"Went to find a girlfriend."

"This time there shouldn’t be any issues!"

Shen Qiushan certainly wouldn’t mention how his son got caught by the security department at the University of Political Science and Law last night.

"Another girlfriend?"

Lin Moxuan raised an eyebrow, "Didn’t he break up with the previous one?"

"Not the previous one."

Shen Qiushan waved his hand and continued, "This girl is from the University of Political Science and Law, she’s pretty, and her family background is good."

"That rascal!"

"His grades aren’t that great, but he sure switches girlfriends quickly!"

Lin Moxuan pursed his lips to complain, then said to Shen Qiushan, "Even though Xiaoxiao is a boy, you need to keep an eye on him, don’t let him get out of hand!"

"You don’t want to be a grandfather at 40, do you?"

"Uh..."

Shen Qiushan was slightly taken aback, he hadn’t considered this angle.

But with Lin Moxuan’s reminder, Shen Qiushan suddenly felt that if he were to become a grandfather at 40, it might actually be something impressive.

"Dad, then you’ll have a great-grandchild!"

Shen Qiushan responded.

"I don’t want that!"

Lin Moxuan rolled his eyes, "Xiaoxiao has just started college, he needs to focus on his studies!"

"Keep a close watch on him!"

"Sure thing!"

Shen Qiushan smiled and nodded.

Actually, when Shen Yixiao was dating Luo Yao, Shen Qiushan had already reminded his son to take precautions.

Aside from being too young, another reason was that Shen Qiushan didn’t quite approve of Luo Yao as a "daughter-in-law."

Now that his son’s girlfriend had changed to Lin Yufei,

Shen Qiushan was quite satisfied with this potential daughter-in-law, so if there were any "accidents,"

He could accept it.

What’s the big deal about becoming a grandfather at 40?

After all, he could still take the college entrance exam with his children at 38!

"Dad, want to play a couple of rounds?"

Seeing Lin Moxuan sullenly silent again, Shen Qiushan cheerfully suggested.

"Let’s play Go then!"

Compared to chess, Lin Moxuan preferred Go, especially as he got older; he enjoyed the sense of strategic mastery.

"Sure!"

Shen Qiushan nodded, "But you know my Go skills, Dad, so I’ll give you a few stones."

"Handicap?"

Lin Moxuan’s mouth twitched - isn’t that insulting?

But considering their past matchups, Shen Qiushan’s words were not an exaggeration.

In a normal game, Lin Moxuan had no chance, having suffered many defeats before.

"Then three stones it is!"

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Moxuan decided to face reality, so that he could enjoy the game more.

Otherwise, being crushed unilaterally was no fun at all.

However, upon hearing about the three-stone handicap, Shen Qiushan shook his head, "Better make it nine stones!"

"Nine stones??"

Lin Moxuan’s mouth twitched violently, his face turning red, "Who are you looking down on?"

"Still, nine stones!!"

The handicap system in Go usually ranges from one to nine stones.

And nine stones is the maximum, only offered when there’s a significant skill gap between players.

Now, Shen Qiushan directly proposed a nine-stone handicap, and with Lin Moxuan’s proud nature, it was no surprise he’d be upset.

"Dad, how about we make a bet?"

"If I give you nine stones and you win, I’ll give you nine Little Blue Bottles."

Shen Qiushan chuckled as he spoke.

"Really??"

Lin Moxuan, who was initially quite angry, suddenly brightened up at the sound of this bet.

"Of course!"

Shen Qiushan nodded confidently, "When have I ever lied to you?"

"Alright!"

"You’re the one who said it."

"Then nine stones it is!"

Lin Moxuan no longer cared about face.

After all, those are 9 Little Blue Bottles!

Who needs face when that’s at stake!

But once seated by the board, Lin Moxuan realized, "Wait a minute, what if I lose?"

Though Lin Moxuan felt his chances of losing were low,

there’s always a "what if," especially since Shen Qiushan once defeated the Korean experts five to one.

"If by any stroke of luck I win, Dad, you just have to agree to one thing."

"What thing?"

Lin Moxuan asked cautiously.

"To cheer for Momo live on ’Voice of Hua Country’!"

Shen Qiushan laid out his terms.

"Uh..."

Lin Moxuan paused, not expecting Shen Qiushan to ask for something like that.

After a moment of consideration, he nodded, "Alright!"

"If you win, I’ll go to ’Voice of Hua Country’ and cheer for Momo!"

"Ok!"

Shen Qiushan snapped his fingers, "It’s a deal!"

Lin Moxuan snorted, "A promise is a promise!"

"Jiayu, Yanran, come over here."

"Be referees and witnesses for this match."

Shen Qiushan, worried that Lin Moxuan might not keep his word, immediately called over his daughter and granddaughter.

With his daughter and granddaughter as witnesses, Director Lin wouldn’t dare to go back on his word!