CHAPTER 344: 344. WHY IS AGE NO LONGER A PROBLEM?

"Hey, big brother, why is your face as red as a monkey’s butt? Is something really going on?" Lian Xi asked suspiciously, pondering, "You know, that’s how it plays out on TV! A man and a woman secretly date, and when they’re found out, their faces turn red like a monkey’s butt, just like yours now, big brother."

This...

Could it be true?

The eldest son is talented and famous, and he’s in an art school surrounded by handsome guys and beautiful girls.

Who he sets his eyes on or who sets their eyes on him, it’s just too normal!

Confident in their son’s abilities, Lianshan and Shuzhen immediately focused their attention on Lian En, their expressions filled with a strong desire to confirm.

Chenchen, Xinzhi, and the others joined in the fun, fanning the flames.

If looks could have temperature, there’s no doubt Lian En, who was on the verge of being seen through, felt both embarrassed and awkward.

Struggling to maintain his gentle big brother demeanor, he clenched his teeth and glared at the little troublemaker Lian Xi: "Television, television, what nonsense do you watch all day? You’re still so small and watching romance shows! With your head full of nonsense, it’s no wonder you can’t kick this habit of slacking off in studying.

Well, I’m on holiday at home, I have plenty of time.

From tomorrow morning, you’re coming with me, starting with morning workouts. Then studying, so you can catch up during this vacation and rank top when the semester ends next year."

No way, for someone bad at studying, this is an impossible task!

As someone who’s not fond of exercise either, Lian Xi looked at his big brother in terror, realizing he was not joking. He quickly turned his pleading eyes to his parents, almost calling out for help.

But it was of no use, the eldest son could spare time to lead the third son in exercise and study. As parents, they were only happy and relieved, never would they step in to help as Lian Xi wished.

Especially Lianshan, who long disapproved of the only bad student in a house full of top achievers, and he praised Lian En for caring for his underperforming brother.

He praised Lian En until his pores almost opened in delight, and then casually mentioned, "Although your mom and I agreed not to let you date before college graduation, emotions often come suddenly. If you’ve met a girl you like, don’t hesitate because of the graduation thing.

Age isn’t the issue; the issue is we must act first.

Otherwise, when you’re ready, the girl will already be taken, and you’ll be left with regrets!"

As a parent, Lianshan thought of himself as quite open-minded.

Of course, this also had to do with Lian En, who’s young but experienced, being especially calm in dealing with things.

Ahem, ahem...

This sudden shift by Dad almost dragged Lian En into a ditch.

After a dramatic coughing fit, Lian En helplessly glanced at his dad: "How is age not a problem? It’s a big problem! Dad, did you forget that I’m only eighteen, and barely seventeen by full years? Sure, I’m tall and knowledgeable, not like a typical seventeen-year-old, and could definitely act first.

But Dad, did you forget that I skipped a grade?

Not to mention the seniors, even those in my year are at least two years older than me!"

It’s not like he even has a hint of such thoughts now, but even if he did, he couldn’t accept a relationship with an older sister!

Plus, he actually trusts more in his parents’ judgment than free love.

His parents, having experienced more, naturally have better judgment and experience than him.

What they think is better is often the most suitable.

After all, in many cases, a bystander’s perspective is clearer.

His most important responsibility, as the eldest son, was to care for and honor his parents, a duty he’s carried on his shoulders since he was young.

Living with his parents was inevitable.

To avoid complications in the future, Lian En naturally hoped to find a wife who could get along well with his parents.

But for now, it’s too early, so Lian En didn’t plan to reveal his well-thought-out plans that would shock his parents.

However...

It seems his parents were already shocked by his statement that age is a big problem?

Lian En smiled while pulling out the carefully prepared gifts for everyone.

In the days that followed, Lian En, feeling guilty for not being able to spend much time with his parents due to studying away from home, started cooking frequently.

Every day, besides dragging Lian Xi for workouts, tutoring him, and honing his painting skills with his mentor Feng Ju, he joined the group of Chenchen, Xinzhi, and Xinyue. They chattered daily about what to cook and how to make it tastier and healthier for their mom.

Their filial and considerate behavior gave Wu Yinghong, Su Hongying, Qiu Fang, and Lian Yue collective envy.

Having both sons and daughters, with daughters being skillful was understandable.

After all, a clumsy mother can’t have a skillful daughter; it’s not entirely the daughter’s fault.

In terms of being skillful, Shuzhen was undoubtedly someone who excelled among her in-laws and parents.

But their sons being so filial, constantly trying new recipes for their mom, was beyond compare.

And theirs?

They just wait for everything to be prepared, crying out when hungry: "Mom, is dinner ready?"

This, this was just asking for trouble, wasn’t it?

Jiandang, Jianguo, Ning An, Liu Wu, and Lian Jie gritted their teeth, looking at Lian En with nothing but ill-will in their eyes.

A big man spending all day in the kitchen, aren’t you embarrassed?

Isn’t a gentleman supposed to stay away from the kitchen?

Indeed, cooking and laundry are things women should do!

A real man, if he wants to help out at home, should do manly tasks like chopping wood or shoveling snow!

Suddenly under joint attack, Lian En was also bewildered. But as Lianshan’s son, backing down wasn’t his style.

He smiled and retorted, "I’m in the kitchen cooking to please my parents, which is an act of filial piety. It’s commendable anywhere, how could it be embarrassing?

And Jianguo, Jiandang, and little Liu Wu, it seems you misunderstood what ’a gentleman stays away from the kitchen’ means.

It actually means that a kind-hearted gentleman doesn’t want to hear the cries of animals before they die, so he keeps away from the kitchen.

This, if I recall correctly, was taught back in junior high!"

Oh, the sneaky kid caused everyone to be nagged at and learn cooking. Truly ’harmed without shame’ and yet dared to act brave?

A glance between the brothers, and they pounced together, determined to make him understand what it means that two fists can’t defeat four hands!