Study System: I'm a 38-Year-Old Student-Chapter 231 - 162: A Family of Four!

Zhang Chaofan, who was initially relaxed, instantly furrowed his brow into a "川" character.

When Lin Moxuan arranged for him to play chess with Shen Qiushan, he was quite pleased, as this was an opportunity to showcase his talent.

At the start of the chess game, everything seemed normal. But within just a few moves, the situation underwent a dramatic change.

"This game is lost."

"Brother Shen, let’s play another round!"

Zhang Chaofan admitted defeat, but he was very unwilling, feeling he had been careless, which led to this loss.

"Just a fluke."

Shen Qiushan smiled and reset the chess pieces: "Teacher Zhang, you get to move first this round."

Zhang Chaofan dared not be careless again, concentrating intently, determined to win a game back no matter what.

Otherwise, it would be quite embarrassing.

minutes later.

Despair once again appeared on Zhang Chaofan’s face.

Another deadlock with no solution.

"Again!!"

Zhang Chaofan wiped the sweat from his forehead. Although he lost another game, he was still unconvinced.

This game was lost in a perplexing way, and he thought he had the advantage.

Yet, carelessly, Shen Qiushan stole the win.

In the third game, Zhang Chaofan was cautious with every move, contemplating thoroughly before placing a piece.

But even so, he still fell short.

Zhang Chaofan rubbed his forehead and sighed in frustration: "Brother Shen, your chess skills are excellent."

"I’m nowhere near your level!"

As they say: once, twice, but not three times!

Losing one game could be called carelessness.

Losing two could be attributed to bad performance.

Losing three in a row, it’s definitely a matter of skill!

"Just in good form today."

Shen Qiushan replied modestly.

Meanwhile, Lin Moxuan, who had been leisurely enjoying his tea, was already focusing intently on the chess game, looking grim.

Lin Moxuan was naturally putting himself in Zhang Chaofan’s shoes, silently calculating each step in his mind, and several moves Zhang Chaofan made were beyond his comprehension.

Lin Moxuan was silently impressed in his heart, yet even so, ultimately, he still couldn’t defeat Shen Qiushan.

Meaning.

If he were sitting opposite Shen Qiushan, he would lose even more miserably!

How did this kid’s chess skills improve!

Lin Moxuan silently marveled to himself.

Originally thinking the chess game was dull, Lin Xiamo couldn’t help but smile slightly, turning to her father: "Dad, you were right just now!"

"Uh..."

The boomerang hit Director Lin right on the forehead, leaving him speechless.

The quality of chess reveals the quality of one’s character!

Excellent chess skills often mean high intelligence!

That was what he said.

Now, it became evidence of Shen Qiushan’s excellence.

The dinner was very sumptuous.

However, due to a lack of preparation.

Chen Qingzhu only cooked a few dishes, while most of the food was takeout from a restaurant.

The whole family gathered around the dining table, originally meant to be a matchmaking dinner, turned into a family gathering with two outsiders due to Shen Qiushan’s presence with his two children.

Wang Shulan, having experience in working for the women’s federation, was eloquent, and during the meal, she kept trying to promote Zhang Chaofan.

Unfortunately, it had little effect.

Lin Xiamo did not actively engage with Zhang Chaofan throughout.

Zhang Chaofan wisely turned the dinner into a "fan meeting," chatting with Shen Qiushan about his books.

Before today, many saw Shen Qiushan merely as an internet fiction writer.

Even though his novels had sold rights worth millions, he hadn’t gained recognition in the literary world.

But the situation was completely different now, having won the Nebula Award, he had transformed from an online writer into a well-known author!

After dinner.

Wang Shulan left the Lin Family with Zhang Chaofan.

"Xiaozhang, have you taken a fancy to Momo?"

Stepping out, Wang Shulan asked.

"Even if I have, it’s useless. She hasn’t taken a fancy to me!"

Zhang Chaofan sighed in frustration.

"Momo’s standards are high, otherwise she wouldn’t have waited until now."

"But today I understand why her standards are so high, all because she has a brother-in-law like Xiaoshen!"

"She’s likely looking for a boyfriend who measures up to Xiaoshen!"

Wang Shulan analyzed.

"It’s not just measuring up, I think."

"I keep feeling there’s something odd about the relationship between them."

Zhang Chaofan gently shook his head and remarked: "But it’s understandable. Most women would probably like someone as outstanding as Brother Shen!"

"You mean, Momo likes Xiaoshen?"

Wang Shulan was shocked, never having considered this direction due to the special relationship between the two.

But Zhang Chaofan was different; being a "love rival," he was much more sensitive.

"Probably."

"Anyway, there’s something off about their dynamic."

Zhang Chaofan shrugged: "Aunt Wang, I still want to thank you for introducing such a wonderful girl like Momo to me."

"Sadly, I lack the charm."

"No worries, Xiaozhang, I’ll introduce you to another suitable girl."

Wang Shulan replied with a smile.

Silently musing: If it really is like Xiaozhang said, there’ll be quite a story to follow!

Lin Family.

After the dinner.

Everyone returned to their rooms.

Whenever Shen Yanran visits her grandmother’s house, she always sleeps with her aunt Lin Jiayu.

The two have shared a bed from young to old.

When they were little, they would occasionally fight, but as they grew older, they became best friends who share everything.

After washing up.

The two began a bedtime chat while lying in bed.

"Yanran, there must be many pursuing you."

"How is it? Do you like anyone?"

Lin Jiayu asked with a smile.

"No one!"