Reaching the age of thirty, my income randomly doubled

Chen Lu is quite upset now, he's not in the mood for anything.

When he was preparing to buy a small apartment, he suddenly saw Su Xiaoxi handing out flyers outside the university campus.

Her own WeChat and contact information were printed on them.

Not only was she handing them out, Yang Zi was with her, Chen Lu originally didn't want to go over, but he couldn't resist his feelings for her.

The impulse in his heart still made him walk over involuntarily.

Outside the university, people were coming and going, and Su Xiaoxi was so beautiful, famous as the top school flower.

Who wouldn't want to take a few more glances at her handing out flyers?

When Chen Lu went over, there were still quite a few people around her.

"Hey, Su Xiaohua, are there any discounts for renting a place from you?"

"Yes… there are discounts." Su Xiaoxi replied with a smile.

"Aren't you quite wealthy now? Why are you still doing such ordinary work?"

Real estate agent, business includes renting and selling houses, as long as the sales ability is strong, that industry never lacks income.

"That's not my money."

"Even if it's not your money, it's already in your hands, can't you do something more proper?"

Handing out flyers on the street, to Chen Lu, was indeed a bit too ordinary.

Su Xiaoxi didn't mind at all, "I'm just an ordinary freshman, how can I find a decent part-time job?"

Chen Lu was momentarily at a loss for words, "My father is about to open a big bookstore here, if you're willing, I can recommend you for a part-time job there."

"Part-time at your father's place?"

Su Xiaoxi was somewhat surprised, seeming to hardly believe Chen Lu would suggest such a thing.

It's just that people in college don't know Chen Lu's father's identity, otherwise they'd probably scramble to work part-time for him.

"Does your father even want to see me again?"

"I don't know, I had a big fight with him a few days ago, and he hasn't called me for days, but my sister's around, I can ask her to say a word for you."

"Thanks, but I probably have no face to see your father anymore."

"How do you know if you don't try, my dad is much more open-minded than you think."

Thinking of this, Chen Lu immediately called his sister.

When Chen Xinyi arrived, the scene was quite grand.

Chen Xinyi, as always, was very cautious, although she was driving a red Bugatti worth over fifty million.

But there were bodyguard cars front and back, to avoid any ignorant big vehicles from colliding with her.

When Er Piya appeared, the eyes of the entire school were drawn toward her, but unfortunately, she simply wouldn't socialize with outsiders.

Even toward her own brother, she didn't hold back.

"Chen Lu, why are you looking for your sister?"

"I want to ask you a favor."

"You always have something you need from me, just say it, as long as it's not something substantial, I'll handle it for you."

"I want Xiao Xi to work part-time at dad's bookstore!"

Chen Xinyi was only twenty-one, just three years and three months older than Chen Lu.

"Change the proposal, I can't help you with this."

"Why, aren't you dad's favorite?"

"Just because he likes me doesn't mean I have to take a scolding for you."

Er Piya came and left quickly, as for Su Xiaoxi's matter, she wouldn't involve herself even a bit.

The farther away, the better.

In the evening, Chen Lu had to bite the bullet and go find his father, he really wanted Su Xiaoxi to work with his father for a few years, which would be so beneficial for her.

Chen Pingsheng was at home just tending flowers and plants, he rarely cared about those so-called big outside matters now.

When Chen Lu came over it was already eight in the evening, this silly boy had argued with him a few days ago and hadn't been home since.

When children grow up, they have a mind of their own, every parent is like this.

"Dad, is the bookstore outside the university about to open?"

"Why are you asking about this?"

"I want Su Xiaoxi to work part-time with you."

Chen Pingsheng put down the watering can he was holding, and after staring seriously at his son for countless moments, he asked, "Tell me your thoughts."

Chen Lu candidly said, "Dad, I like Xiao Xi and want her to be my future wife, today I saw her handing out flyers outside the university, and I know her, she wants to make that billion and a half on her own to pay you back."

"Your reason doesn't quite move me."

If Su Xiaoxi were to come to his bookstore, that wouldn't be a part-time job, it'd mean him personally mentoring and nurturing her.

Even treating her somewhat like a daughter-in-law and teaching her well for several years.

"Dad, I've never had much talent, not as grounded as my older sister, nor as gifted as my second sister, if I weren't your son, I might just be an ordinary person all my life, abroad for three years, I've tried hard to follow in my sisters' footsteps, not let you down, but aside from being your son, I have few strengths, my only merit is being your son."

Chen Lu honestly admitted he didn't have many strengths, he was like this from childhood, never having many dreams.

The dreams his father talked about, he understood, but he couldn't achieve them.

The hopes his mother placed on him, he wanted to fulfill them, but he couldn't meet his parents' expectations either.

His most hardworking years were those three years in middle school with Su Xiaoxi by his side.

At that time, he felt he could really do what he wanted.

Now he feels he's just a lucky one born into a good family.

Besides having good parents, what else does he have?

Nothing.

Rich second generations want to surpass their parents, but parents are like monuments and mountains, how can one easily surpass them?

Chen Pingsheng suddenly realized a problem, perhaps it was him or perhaps Chen Lu's mother.

Had thrust their ideas of continuing the next generation onto their son.

But truth shows, he might not become their substitute even in a lifetime.

At times, talent is really important.

Did they fail in their parenting?

Maybe, maybe not, but undeniably, with Chen Lu, it was the first time Chen Pingsheng began to waver.

No other reason, when Chen Lu said his only merit was being his son, it proved his confidence had been shattered.

Without even confidence, how can one expect him to achieve great things?

Actually, in parenting, he wasn't the only one facing these issues.

Every parent must confront them, from school grades to job hunting after graduation.

And then getting married and having kids.

A child's life is a parent's worries throughout.

Of the three at home, Chen An'an is the only one who doesn't worry people.

Maybe he really needs to let go, let Chen Lu make his own choices.

For better or worse, he has to bear it himself.

Every parent makes arrangements, supposedly for the child's benefit.

Su Xiaoxi's mother chose to save all the money for her daughter.

Thinking this would ensure her daughter's happiness for life, not knowing with Su Xiaoxi's stubbornness, she might spend a lifetime repaying that money.

His wife also wanted the best for their son, insisting Chen Lu must leave Su Xiaoxi.

But this led him to only remember his only merit, being born well.

No other strengths.

Are they truly doing good for Chen Lu or harming him? It's really hard to say.

Even a successful entrepreneur, no matter how wealthy, faces tougher choices in child education than in starting a business or making money.

And may unknowingly make many mistakes.

Parental love, sometimes it's not about interfering in a child's life under the guise of doing good for them.

It's a trap, a pit countless parents have fallen into.

Chen Pingsheng said, "Your words today surprised and disappointed me, but it's strangely within expectations, dad never thought of arranging your life, just hoped you'd inherit some things, since you don't want to, or don't feel capable, you can choose life as you wish, regarding your request, dad will agree."

After speaking, he left.

Perhaps he made a new decision about Su Xiaoxi.

Or perhaps another idea came to mind, An'an had a second child, a boy.

Chen Pingsheng personally named him Chen Jiye.

This child will call him grandpa in future, the first official third-generation grandson of the Old Chen Family.