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Chengze Jiayuan, Building 5, Room 201.

The four people at the restaurant table suddenly fell silent.

When Zhao Nuanmei heard that Qin Yuennan had agreed to let Lin Shen be the best man, she was somewhat confused.

What kind person would let their boyfriend be someone else's best man?

Isn't this just asking for trouble?

But Qin Yuennan didn't think that way.

In her opinion, being a groomsman doesn't mean anything; on the contrary, it can bring some joy.

However, Zhao Nuanmei, being from the North, has a more traditional mindset. She felt that if someone with a girlfriend or who was getting married was to be a groomsman, and he were to have some interaction with the bridesmaid, wouldn't that ruin a beautiful relationship?

So she seemed a little angry, but Qin Yuennan remained calm.

This made Zhao Nuanmei ponder.

Are the customs different in different places?
After all, Xiaonan is from the South, so she may not have paid much attention to this kind of thing.

After some thought, Zhao Nuanmei decided to ask Qin Yuennan what she was really thinking.

"Xiao Nan, are you really planning to let Xiao Shen be the best man?"

Zhao Nuanmei felt slightly uneasy.

"But I guess I'll have to play games with the groom, and maybe there will be some interaction with the bridesmaids."

"There's not that much interaction."

Lin Shen laughed out loud.

"Mom, your thinking is too old-fashioned. Things aren't as chaotic as they used to be. Everyone follows the rules and is very considerate. After all, it's someone else's wedding. You can't just jump around like that, can you?"

"Even the best man and maid of honor wouldn't mess around."

"I'm not afraid you'll mess around."

Although Zhao Nuanmei knew that her son was rather mischievous, she still trusted Lin Shen's character.

"I'm thinking, what if one of the bridesmaids takes a liking to you..."

"how could it be possible."

Lin Shen laughed out loud again, but this time, Qin Yuennan remained silent.

She even secretly cast a warning glance at him, which made Lin Shen immediately lose his confidence and cough twice to make a promise.

"Don't worry, I will definitely not get involved with anyone. I'm just going to be a groomsman, to share in the joy, and to see how the process is done."

process?

Upon hearing this, Qin Yuennan, who had been worried that Lin Shen might have some involvement with the bridesmaid, suddenly became clear-headed.

She blinked her beautiful eyes, and her thoughts suddenly became active.

Could it be that Lin Shen went to be a groomsman just to observe the wedding process so he could do it when he marries me?

Qin Yuennan stole a glance at Lin Shen and found him looking at her with a playful gaze, clearly indicating that he meant exactly what she had thought.

This made Qin Yuennan blush slightly, and she lowered her head to eat silently, no longer wanting to investigate the matter.

After hearing Lin Shen's words, Zhao Nuanmei shared the same thoughts as Qin Yuennan.

However, she could just ask directly.

"Xiao Shen, are you planning to look at how other people get married and then discuss it with Xiao Nan?"

"Well, that's right."

Lin Shen took Qin Yuennan's hand from under the table, met her slightly shy gaze, and chuckled softly.

"It just so happens that there will be a bouquet toss and a ceremony where people receive blessings. I'll see if I can catch it and give it to you."

"Is it."

Qin Yuennan had attended friends' weddings before and knew about this part of the ceremony.

However, she was still somewhat touched when she heard that Lin Shen was willing to give it to her after winning it.

Of course, the prerequisite is that you have to be able to grab it.

"Since that's what you think, then go ahead."

Zhao Nuanmei gave her instructions.

"Be sensible when the time comes, and act according to others' judgment."

"Mom, you still treat me like a child?"

Lin Shen smiled.

"Now your son doesn't have to worry about anyone's opinion anymore. If anyone makes me unhappy, I'll just turn on them."

"Hey, no, no, no!"

Although she knew Lin Shen was joking, Zhao Nuanmei was still worried that he might do something foolish in his willfulness.

"Even though you're successful now, you still need to maintain proper manners."

"I see."

Lin Shen smiled wryly, while Lin Qinghai, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it any longer and immediately expressed his opinion.

“Our son is all grown up now, he must know his place. Don’t interfere in his affairs. How can our understanding compare to our son’s? Why don’t you tell us what happened at noon?”

"Oh yes."

Zhao Nuanmei clapped her hands, then smiled and looked at Lin Shen.

"You and Xiaonan should be free at noon, right? I contacted your uncle and aunt, and we're planning to have a get-together during the holiday when everyone is free. It's at Ju Shun Yuan next door. You and Xiaonan definitely have to come!"

Dinner?

Lin Shen was very smart and knew that this matter was not simple.

In the past, although he would have meals with his mother's relatives, he mostly chose to do so on holidays.

For example, the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Chinese New Year period, etc.

Generally speaking, during the National Day holiday, everyone is busy with their own things and may take a trip, so they rarely gather together.

But this time, her mother actually gathered all the relatives together for a meal, and the meaning behind it was obvious.

"Mom, I can't make that decision."

Lin Shen squeezed Qin Yuennan's hand under the table, then smiled and looked at her.

"How about we have lunch together with my relatives, Sister Nan?"

"Okay."

Qin Yuennan didn't hesitate and readily agreed, which made Zhao Nuanmei beam with joy, and the smile on her face never faded.

"I'll send you the room number at noon. Remember you can come early, but don't stay out too late."

"understood."

Lin Shen nodded, finished breakfast, and left with Qin Yuennan. He sat in the car and started looking through his phone numbers.

His task in the morning was simple: to see if he could contact a nearby convenience store and buy it outright with cash.

However, because he doesn't come back often, Lin Shen has become somewhat unfamiliar with his hometown.

So he could only contact another childhood friend who was staying in his hometown.

"Hey, Xuxu, how have you been lately?"

"Brother Shen?"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, a surprised voice came from the other end of the phone.

Why are you calling me all of a sudden? Didn't we say we'd meet tonight? What? Did something come up and you can't make it?

"That's not true."

Lin Shen asked over the phone.

"I just wanted to ask if there are any small shops for sale in our hometown?"

"A convenience store?"

The person on the other end of the phone was clearly taken aback for a moment, so Lin Shen continued to explain.

"It's the kind of shop that's going out of business and is ready to be sold. It can just sell some general merchandise."

"What? You're not thinking of buying it, are you?"

Xu Xu asked curiously.

"Brother Shen, do you want to come back and develop your career? If you want to come back, you can find a job! I can introduce you to one."

"Can you introduce me to someone?"

Lin Shen followed up with a chuckle and a teasing remark.

"Could it be that our Xiao Xu has been promoted to General Manager Xu?"

"This is not."

The voice on the other end of the phone was filled with barely suppressed joy.

"But I did get a minor promotion and became the workshop director. I'll treat you all to a drink when I have some free time."

"Okay."

Lin Shen smiled and agreed.

After spending a long time in a place like Shanghai, Lin Shen always felt that he would become wary and defensive towards business partners or people he had just met.

That's understandable. After all, who isn't a cunning old fox who can climb to the top in the business world?
This is also why Lin Shen felt somewhat mentally exhausted in Shanghai.

But things are different when you go back to your hometown. Your friends are all people you've known since childhood. Because Lin Shen is a very sincere person, the people he knows are also very sincere and not scheming.

In addition, due to the environment, everyone is engaged in stable government-affiliated jobs or state-owned enterprises. Although there is infighting, it is not so obvious.

Moreover, only such people understand the value of their friends.

Therefore, Lin Shen did not put on airs with his childhood friend because of his change in status, and remained as gentle as ever.

This is the kind of friendship he has always wanted.

Unfortunately, I suspect our relationship will change after we meet tonight.

So, while everyone's relationship was still as good as usual, Lin Shen quickly asked about the things he was concerned about.

"So, Xuxu, do you know of any shops that are going to be sold?"

"Are you really planning to take over a shop and develop in our small county?"

Xu Xu still couldn't quite believe Lin Shen's decision.

"I remember you were doing pretty well in Shanghai, right? And you and Tingting are getting married soon, aren't you? Or are you engaged?"

Upon hearing the name "Tingting," Qin Yuenan's face instantly turned cold, while Lin Shen looked extremely embarrassed.

"Let's not talk about Tingting for now, just tell me if she exists or not."

"Yes, yes."

When Xu Xu heard Lin Shen suddenly say not to mention the name "Tingting", he felt that there must be something fishy going on, so he chuckled.

"Then if you promise to tell me about your story tonight, I'll tell you."

"You don't need to ask, I will explain later."

"Row."

Xu Xu pondered for a moment and then chuckled softly.

“I actually know a small shop across from your neighborhood. The owner is a friend of my mom's. I heard his son is doing well in Beijing and is planning to bring his dad over to enjoy a comfortable retirement, so he's thinking of selling the shop first. How about I help you get in touch with him?”

"it is good."

Lin Shen immediately said.

"How about today? The one at the entrance of my neighborhood, right? I'll go take a look."

"Okay, I'll tell my friend, you can go ask him."

"OK."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Shen quickly grabbed Qin Yuennan's hand and said awkwardly.

"That, about..."

"No need to explain."

Qin Yuennan wasn't angry about this, after all, Lin Shen had been busy with his career lately and had no time to deal with relationship issues, let alone tell the people around him about his breakup.

For men, breaking up is something they generally don't tell their close friends and family about.

Unless we happen to be having a meal together, they might take the opportunity to bring this up.

And nighttime is the best time.

But if I bring Qin Yuennan to the party, I'll definitely be questioned about it.

Therefore, Lin Shen decided to give Qin Yuennan a heads-up.

"Sister Nan, could you please not be angry tonight?"

"I'm definitely not angry."

Qin Yuennan raised an eyebrow, her expression remaining calm and composed.

"Why should I be angry? You and your ex-girlfriend have nothing to do with each other anymore, why should I be angry?"

Qin Yuennan gave Lin Shen a cold look.

"Tonight, I'll prove who your girlfriend is."

"..."

Qin Yuenan's words left Lin Shen speechless, but there was nothing he could do; matters of the heart had to be faced honestly.

Just as he was wondering what to say, Xuxu sent a message like a firefighter.

[XuXu: Brother Shen, I've finished contacting him. You can go directly to him now.]
[Lin Shen: Okay, I wrote it. I'll treat you to dinner later.]
[XuXu: Oh? So generous? Then I'll have to make you pay!]
Upon seeing the message from Xu Xu, Lin Shen smiled knowingly, then got out of the car with Qin Yuennan and walked to the entrance of the residential area.

There is indeed a small shop across the street, and there are many restaurants nearby, which seem to be doing quite well.

"uncle."

After Lin Shen entered the room, he saw an elderly man in his sixties sitting behind the cashier and immediately revealed his identity with a smile.

"Did Xu Xu contact you just now? I'm his friend, and I was thinking of discussing the acquisition with you."

"Oh, so you're Xiaoxu's friend."

Although the old man was quite old, he was full of energy and his posture was not hunched. He seemed to be in his prime and was in very good health.

After learning the purpose of Lin Shen's visit, the old man quickly found two stools for Lin Shen and Qin Yuennan to sit on, and even gave them two bottles of water, which made Lin Shen feel somewhat flattered.

"Grandpa, I don't want water, thank you."

"Oh, how much is water worth? Take it."

The old man insisted on giving two bottles of water to Lin Shen and Qin Yuenan, which made them smile knowingly and feel a sense of goodwill towards the kind-looking old man.

Thank you, Grandpa.

"it's okay no problem."

The old man waved his hand, then smiled and chatted with Lin Shen about everyday things.

"I heard from Xiaoxu that you're from Shanghai?"

"Yes, Grandpa."

Lin Shen smiled and didn't intend to get too close to the old man, lest he be embarrassed to offer a price later. So he directly steered the conversation onto the right track.

"Grandpa, how much are you planning to offer to sell this shop?"

"How much do you think would be appropriate?"

The old man clearly had no experience in this area, but his attitude was very gentle. He took Lin Shen's hand, patted the back of his hand, and smiled kindly.

"Actually, I don't know either. My son said that my location is pretty good, and the area is about 20 square meters. He said the transfer price is 100,000 yuan, including some of the goods in our store. I don't know if you're interested?"

One hundred thousand?

This price truly shocked Lin Shen.

so cheap?

Because they acquired dozens of offline stores in Shanghai, each of which cost at least a million yuan.

Compared to them, the prices at this little shop are ridiculously low.

Even the daily income that [Shoukuanbao] gives Lin Shen can't reach.

This price is absolutely amazing!

So Lin Shen smiled and said.

"Of course, Grandpa. Why don't you find some time to ask the landlord to come over? I plan to talk to him and you together."

"I am the landlord of this shop."

The old man smiled, which surprised Lin Shen.

and many more!

Is he the landlord?

In other words, this small shop is not being transferred, but rather the entire shop is being sold together.

This is too outrageous!
Lin Shen looked up and surveyed the interior of the small shop, estimating it to be about twenty square meters.

In other words, 100,000 yuan can buy a small shop in one's hometown?

Lin Shen was genuinely taken aback this time.

His spending in Shanghai during this period has led to a significant change in his spending habits.

A watch worth over 700,000 yuan and a luxury car worth over 40 million yuan.

To Lin Shen, who earns over 200,000 yuan a day, these prices are no different from numbers jumping around.

He's now somewhat immune to price fluctuations.

But the acquisition of the small shop for 100,000 yuan brought Lin Shen's consumption habits back to the way they were before he obtained the system.

Perhaps this is the money perspective that ordinary people are exposed to.

Lin Shen silently praised him a few times, then made a "two" gesture with his right hand and smiled.

"Grandpa, I'll offer 200,000 to buy the entire shop. What do you think?"

Two hundred thousand?
The price truly shocked the old man, leaving him wide-eyed and speechless for a long time.

After stammering for a while, he finally blurted out.

"Isn't this price too high?"

"will not."

Lin Shen smiled slightly.

"Why don't you discuss this with your son? Two hundred thousand yuan, and everything in this shop, including the goods, will be mine. Is that alright?" (End of Chapter)