Three Years and Three Years

Chapter 112: Falling in Love

People who fall in love seem to lose their rationality. Even when serious problems are obvious to others, Zhou Qingwen seems to turn a blind eye and pretend he hasn’t noticed anything.

“It’s just a little age difference, it’s not a big deal. Look at me, do I look like someone my age?”

To be honest, Zhou Qingwen does not look old at all. Men in the Zhou family seem to have a natural advantage in this regard. Although outsiders may think they have some anti-aging secret, in reality, this family does not do much in terms of skincare, yet they still look younger than their peers.

Take Zhou Mushi for example. Although he now looks like someone of his age when he wears a suit and tie, he can easily pass for a college student when he wears casual clothes like a sweatshirt and jeans. Even though he has been working for several years after graduation, nobody would believe it.

Zhou Muxian, three years older than his younger brother Zhou Mushi, is now twenty-nine. He has the kind of mature demeanor that Zhou Mushi has yet to develop, which has been honed through years of experience. At work, he wears the most ordinary suit and glasses, and his low-key appearance makes people overlook his outstanding looks.

But in his personal life, he is still a face guy who looks like he just graduated from college.

As for Zhou Qingwen, although he looks several years younger than his real age, he is in his fifties and looks like he is in his forties. He is still out of place with a young policewoman in her twenties.

“Men should be older, it’s more attractive and they have more social experience, which makes people feel secure.”

No one knows where he gets his confidence from, but you can’t use the same tactics to confront him as you do with Su Daqiang.

Old Zhou is indeed good-looking, and it’s understandable that some young girls are attracted to his mature charm, but the problem is that he’s not just dating someone a decade younger than himself, but someone twenty years younger. Isn’t that being a rogue?

“Be rational, Dad. You’re so much older than her, theoretically, you’ll leave earlier than her. If you’re gone, what will happen to her?”

Zhou Qingwen nonchalantly scratched his itchy head and said, “She can find someone else. Even the love of an elderly couple is beautiful.”

Zhou’s two brothers couldn’t help scratching their heads. Was this something a responsible person would say?

“Let’s not talk about that for now. You’re with a young and beautiful girl who’s only in her twenties. How do you think others perceive her? Brother and I have noticed that she’s not after our money, but you should at least consider her feelings.”

Zhou Qingwen looked at him seriously, “Son, when you were with Jin Yang, did you care about what others thought of you? You didn’t care, as long as you loved each other. But now, why is your mind spinning when it comes to your dad?”

There’s really nothing to argue about with this issue, so Zhou Mushi and Zhou Muxian could only offer constructive advice. Ultimately, the decision rested with Zhou Qingwen.

However, they didn’t expect things to develop so quickly. Just a few days after Zhou Qingwen returned home, he went out and got a marriage certificate.

That day, Zhou Muxian was at home, wearing pajamas and holding a toothbrush in his mouth while cooking instant noodles. Walking towards him was his own father and his stepmother in a red dress.

As a person who has a reputation to uphold, Zhou Muxian always felt embarrassed when meeting a young woman in his current state. In order to ensure his father’s happy life and avoid embarrassment, Zhou Muxian had to quickly pack his bags and leave for the other end of the earth.

Zhou Mushi used to visit his father often, but because his father felt he was in the way and he ate too much dog food every time he went, he reduced the frequency of his visits.

The housekeeper in the house had worked with Zhou Mushi’s mother before and was a diligent and dedicated person. With him taking care of things, Zhou Mushi could also rest assured.

. . . . .

After several hot days, a sudden rain came unexpectedly. Jin Yang brought some food to Jin Yuan, who was studying high school courses with only a dozen days left before the college entrance exam. Although Jin Yuan was not taking the exam this year, he was still nervous.

He has always liked the nervous and anxious feeling of high school students since he was in school, it didn’t start just now.

The more nervous it is, the bigger the challenge that is about to be faced, and the bigger the opportunity for a turning point in life.

Previously, he and Jin Yang were in such an environment, and the impact of taking the college entrance exam was much more significant than for others.

When Jin Yang arrived, Jin Yuan and Ranran were both studying at the desk. The desk was large enough for the father and daughter to use.

It’s just that in front of this father and daughter, there was a primary school textbook and a high school textbook.

Ranran gets along well with her father. Although Jin Yuan was a bit uneasy before, this little girl is enthusiastic. She is very good at communicating with others, saying a few words: “Dad, can you cook for me? Uncle said you cook the best. Dad, come help me hang my painting on the wall. Can you take me to school today, Dad?” The originally awkward relationship between father and daughter was immediately broken.

Jin Yang saw that both the father and daughter were studying, so he naturally took on the task of cooking in the kitchen. After serving the father and daughter, he cleaned up and left.

He had only left for a few minutes when there was a knocking sound at the door.

She thought it was her uncle who forgot something and slid off the stool to open the door, but there was a strange man standing outside.

“Who are you looking for?” politely asked the little girl to the man outside, who looked at her strangely.

“Little girl, do you live here?”

Frowning, the little girl was very alert and immediately shouted inside the house, “Daddy, someone’s looking for you.”

“Who is it?” Jin Yuan came out of the room. When he saw who was standing outside, his originally calm expression stiffened.

“What are you doing here?”

Chen Sheng glanced around and avoided the subject. He looked at the little girl and thought to himself that even if it meant pleasing the young lady, he would still push himself out. He quickly put on a smile and said, “Is this your daughter? She’s grown up now and looks really cute.”

Chen Sheng was always good at finding people’s soft spots, and considering his daughter, Jin Yuan couldn’t say anything on the spot. He said to the little girl, “Go play in your room for a while, Daddy has something to talk about with Uncle.”

Ranran is the most well-behaved and sensible one. She nodded immediately, tidied up her books in the living room, and went into her room, closing the door behind her.

Jin Yuan poured a glass of water for the person and pointed to the sofa, saying, “Please have a seat.”

Chen Sheng smiled and took a seat, placing the fruit basket he was holding to the side.