Marriage as a Game

Chapter 29 Today is a good day
Regardless of the process, Shen Chaoxi was in a good mood that day as he successfully obtained the application form for day school.

At 5:30 in the afternoon, she returned to the Yao family.

I didn’t expect Yao Dimai to be at home too.

As Shen Chaoxi entered the door, he smelled the aroma of sweet and sour pork ribs.

Usually, when this dish is cooked, good things will happen at home and her mood will improve as well.

Yao Yuan is off duty today, Zheng Juanjuan has not yet come to work, and Yao Dimai is also having a rare rest.

"Xixi is back?" Zheng Juanjuan brought out a plate of Mapo Tofu, and a spicy smell came over.

"Yeah." Shen Chaoxi responded, changed his shoes, went to the bathroom to wash his hands, and then went to the kitchen to help.

"Oh! No need for you, the food will be ready soon!" Zheng Juanjuan blocked Shen Chaoxi out of the kitchen and gave her a pair of chopsticks, "Just set the table and eat!"

Chef Yao Yuan prepared four dishes and one soup, and made two spicy dishes to cater to Shen Chaoxi's taste.

After the family had packed up and sat down, Zheng Juanjuan remembered that the school would release the results today, so she asked, "Xixi, are the test results out yet?"

Without waiting for Shen Chaoxi to speak, Yao Yuan waved his hand.

"Hey! What's wrong with you? Your child hasn't even adapted to school yet and you're already pressuring her with grades!"

He then turned and smiled at Shen Chaoxi.

"Ignore your aunt. There's no rush to study. If you don't do well on an exam, we can learn from your experience and try not to make the same mistake next time. It's enough to make progress every time!"

Yao Yuan's usual good-natured attitude was met with a cold eye from Zheng Juanjuan, but what he said was not completely unreasonable, so she did not ask any further questions.

Although Zheng Juanjuan stopped asking, it did not prevent the whole family from looking at her with anticipation.

Shen Chaoxi felt amused in his heart, but his face was tense.

"Some people did well in the exam, and some didn't. I lost some points that I shouldn't have lost!"

Yao Yuan: "That's good, just be careful next time!"

Zheng Juanjuan: "How is it good? How is it bad?"

Yao Dimai had worked all day and was hungry. Seeing that his parents would not stop until they got to the bottom of the matter, he also interjected.

"It's about the same as when I was young. I was good at math and passed the exams, but I failed Chinese and English!"

Yao Yuan hit his son on the head with chopsticks and glared at him.

"How dare you compare yourself to your sister? Your brain is like paste! Your grandma is a teacher at No. 1 Middle School and she has embarrassed you many times!"

Zheng Juanjuan felt both heartbroken and hateful when she saw her son being beaten.

"It's none of your business? Stop talking!"

Shen Chaoxi noticed that the topic was a bit off track, so he quickly brought it back.

"I got full marks in math and comprehensive science, but lost more than 20 points in Chinese and English composition. But I will pay attention next time and try not to lose any points!"

All Family: ...

Looking at the family's dazed expressions, Shen Chaoxi stood up and took out the test papers from his backpack.

Yao Yuan came back to his senses, his hands holding the test paper trembling a little, he didn't know whether he was surprised or happy.

Zheng Juanjuan reached out to take it, but Yao Yuan dodged her hand and she started to complain.

"I've lived all my life and I've never seen a perfect score paper. Can't you even let me see it?"

After flipping through the papers, Yao Yuan carefully folded them up and said with a smile, "I'll show them to your grandmother tomorrow and make her happy. She has been teaching for more than 30 years, and this is what she likes to read the most!"

As Yao Yuan spoke, he rubbed his face with his hand, his eyes a little red.

In order to avoid embarrassment, she applied to Zheng Juanjuan: "Today is a good day, please give me permission to drink a few sips!"

In the past few years, Yao Yuan loved to drink and his liver was not in good condition. In recent years, Zheng Juanjuan has been keeping a close eye on him.

"Great! It's a rare occasion that we're all happy. I'll let you take advantage of my niece's glory! That Shen Daguang is blind, what a good child..." Zheng Juanjuan was so happy that she couldn't help but talk nonsense, and then she smiled awkwardly.

"Don't just stand there, eat your food quickly before it gets cold. I'll go get some wine and a drink so we can clink glasses!"

In the end, Yao Yuan was not allowed to drink too much. He only had one glass, two taels.

Yao Yuan couldn't help but look at the wine bottle with envy, and Zheng Juanjuan glared at him again, "Aren't we still talking about the house?"

After Zheng Juanjuan reminded him, Yao Yuan remembered that it was a rare occasion for the whole family to get together today, and they were talking about the house.

These days, although Zheng Juanjuan had a broken hand, she was not idle. After breakfast, she took the bus and subway to visit several construction sites and made a detailed comparison.

“…Although this area in the northern suburbs is on the third ring road, it has complete facilities, including shopping malls, supermarkets, hospitals, and schools!
This Meiyu Hua Ting was developed by Song’s Real Estate, which is also the developer of our old community.

The property I'm looking at is the second phase of the project. The foundation has been laid and pre-sales of the houses will start soon!
I took a look at the first phase of their property development, and found that all of them were sold out. They were all high-end large flats, at least 200 square meters, which I naturally cannot afford.

However, the second phase of the project focuses on popularization, with areas ranging from 80 to 200 square meters!
The key is that it’s only 40,000 yuan per square meter, and we who are being relocated can get a discount and have priority in selection! ”

Zheng Juanjuan's face lit up when she talked about her gains in the past few days.

Yao Yuan took over her words and continued.

"I went to see it, it's really nice. I discussed it with your mother and decided that we should get half of the compensation after we sign the contract for this house, and the other half will be in our account before the end of the year. This way, we can buy two 80-square-meter houses!
From now on, you and Xixi will each have one set!"

Yao Yuan said this while looking at Yao Dimai.

After all, the house belongs to Yao, not Shen, and I’m afraid Yao Dimai will disagree.

Yao Dimai was eating while listening, and when he realized that there was no sound, he looked up.

"Oh! I have no objection. I will buy you a big house for your retirement when I have money."

Shen Chaoxi didn't expect that she would have a share in the house. She put down her chopsticks and said to Yao Yuan.

"Uncle, I don't want a house, please buy a bigger one for my cousin!"

Expecting Shen Chaoxi to refuse, Yao Yuan shook his head at her.

"I have discussed this with your grandmother. Although your mother is married, she still has a share in the house. Since she is not here now, I will give it to you.

But the house will be in your name, and I, your aunt, and your grandmother will live there first. Is that okay with you?"

Zheng Juanjuan also said: "Your cousin is already in his twenties. He might find a partner and get married in the next few years. Let's buy him a wedding house first."

**
The next day, seven o'clock in the morning.

Shen Chaoxi was wearing a blue and white school uniform, with a ponytail and a black backpack on her back. She was leaning against a crooked poplar tree at the entrance of the alley. She was holding an English book in her hand and reciting a model essay.

I made an appointment yesterday to give Zhongli a ride when she passed by here on her way to school.

Zhongli asked Shen Chaoxi to tutor her in exchange for picking her up from school.

All the schools in the city have started classes recently, and it is indeed difficult to squeeze into the bus. Shen Chaoxi agreed after a little thought.

The black business slowly came to a halt.

Shen Chaoxi had seen the car that picked up Zhongli several times, and it was quite low-key.

The rear window opened and Zhongli stuck his head out to greet Shen Chaoxi.

Shen Chaoxi glanced at the time. It was 7:10, not a minute late. She put away her textbook, opened the car door and got in.

The car had fresh air on, and the faint floral scent from Zhongli's body spread throughout the cabin.

"My desk mate, you are really hardworking. If I were the same as you, I wouldn't be so clueless!" Zhongli moved his butt towards the inner seat.

The car door closed, Zhongli said "drive" to the front seat, and the business car slowly drove into the road.

Shen Chaoxi was adjusting the shoulder buckles of his backpack and hadn't replied yet when a deep voice suddenly came from the passenger seat.

"You also know that your poor academic performance is due to your laziness!"

　See you clearly!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)