After the meal, Lin Xiaoqian pulled Shen Qing into the spare bedroom.
"Auntie Shen Qing, this is what Daddy made for me," Lin Xiaoqian said proudly.
Shen Qing stared in astonishment at the fairytale cottage in the room. She had seen similar ones online, but none came close to the exquisite beauty of the one Lin Chen had made.
"Auntie Shen Qing, let's go inside the cottage!"
When they entered the cottage, Shen Qing was completely captivated. After snapping out of her daze, she was even more astonished. While others' fairytale cottages were merely for viewing, Lin Xiaoqian's truly allowed one to experience its magic.
An hour later, Shen Qing left. Xu Mengyao left with her, and they went shopping.
"Mengyao, I'm a little worried about you," Shen Qing said to Xu Mengyao as they drove. Xu Mengyao was in Shen Qing's car, with Liang Ye following behind in his own.
"Worried about me? Why?" Xu Mengyao asked, surprised.
Shen Qing replied, "I'm worried you'll cry if your husband gets snatched away. Lin Chen is incredibly skilled at cooking, calligraphy, painting, fairytale writing, and basketball, and he has exceptional math talent. You're likely to have rivals for his affection."
"Your love rival could be the daughter of a Red Family matriarch, the granddaughter of a world-class billionaire, or even a princess from some country."
Xu Mengyao's heart tightened.
Shen Qing continued, "Lin Chen is very low-key, but he's so brilliant that he'll inevitably shine brightly one day."
"Some of them might not even care about marriage. They'd be happy just to get pregnant by Lin Chen and have his child."
Xu Mengyao: "What's in it for them?"
Shen Qing glanced at Xu Mengyao.
"Mengyao, you're too close to the situation to see clearly. You're probably so used to Lin Chen's excellence that you don't overthink it."
"Wealth and status need to be passed down through generations. Genetics are crucial. Many families try to improve their lineage."
Xu Mengyao's expression turned peculiar. "Where did you get that idea?"
"From novels."
Xu Mengyao: "..."
"Mengyao, don't you think it makes sense? So many fans want to spend a night with their idol. I'm worried you'll end up having your house 'stolen' later."
Xu Mengyao glanced at Shen Qing. "Are you worried about me having my house stolen so you'll have no place to freeload meals?"
Shen Qing cleared her throat. "That's only a small part of it. I'm mostly genuinely worried about you."
"Then what should I do?"
Xu Mengyao asked.
Shen Qing replied, "You need to make sure you sleep with Lin Chen as soon as possible. Ideally, you should have several children together."
"Several?" Xu Mengyao rolled her eyes.
Shen Qing giggled coquettishly. "Your genes are top-notch! Why not have more children to contribute to the country? The nation would benefit greatly from more brilliant mathematicians."
Xu Mengyao: "..."
"Mengyao, how far have you two gotten?" Shen Qing asked curiously.
Xu Mengyao's cheeks flushed slightly. "We've slept in the same bed, but we've only just started kissing."
Shen Qing's eyes widened in surprise. "You're progressing faster than I expected. If you haven't even slept together yet, or haven't even hugged and kissed, I'm afraid someone might steal your man before you know it."
Xu Mengyao shook her head. "I don't think that will happen. It's not about my charm, but about trusting my husband. He's not the type to be frivolous or unfaithful."
"A woman pursuing a man is like a thin veil—you can't let your guard down," Shen Qing said seriously. "I suggest you learn a trade."
"What kind of trade?" Xu Mengyao asked, puzzled.
The traffic light turned red, and Shen Qing braked, turning to look at Xu Mengyao. "A very important trade. You know the one."
"What do I know—"
Xu Mengyao instantly understood.
She gave Shen Qing a huge eye-roll. "Shen Qing, you should watch less of that unhealthy stuff."
Shen Qing shrugged. "I'm doing it for your own good. Having a skill will significantly reduce your chances of being robbed blind."
Xu Mengyao: "..."
***
At home, Lin Chen was telling his daughter, Lin Xiaoqian, a bedtime story.
"Host, your Fairy Tale skill has reached Mythic-Tier."
The System's voice echoed in Lin Chen's mind, and a torrent of information flooded his consciousness.
His Mental Power, voice, and other abilities began to transform.
Lin Xiaoqian's talent for fairy tale creation also strengthened.
However, her initial talent in this area wasn't particularly high. Even with Lin Chen reaching Mythic-Tier, her talent might only reach 70%, which wasn't exceptionally high.
"System, what changes when talent reaches Mythic-Tier?" Lin Chen asked in his mind.
"When fairy tale creation reaches Mythic-Tier, your stories gain a stronger ability to move people. They can make countless individuals weep and laugh."
"Your fairy tales appeal to all ages, genders, and backgrounds."
"When you tell stories yourself, combined with your voice, your fairy tales will have an even greater impact."
Lin Xiaoqian looked up. "Daddy, why did you stop?"
"Daddy will continue right away," Lin Chen said, patting her little head.
"Mmm-hmm."
Lin Chen continued, his voice as if imbued with magic. Images flooded Lin Xiaoqian's mind, his fairy tale completely immersing her in the narrative.
He was telling her a bedtime story.
After he finished one story, Lin Xiaoqian drifted off to sleep with a sweet smile.
After tucking her in, Lin Chen went to his study.
He immediately began typing furiously.
The fairy tales he crafted were still of legendary quality.
His fairy tale creation skill had reached Mythic-Tier, but that didn't mean he had to use it immediately.
Legendary-Tier was already exceptional and perfectly sufficient for now.
Two or three hours passed.
Lin Chen sat in his study, reading a book.
The bookshelf behind him was filled with books, all sent by the state. Many of the books and materials displayed on the shelves were quite valuable.
The bookshelf also had hidden compartments.
The books and documents stored in these compartments were even more precious.
*Knock, knock.*
Xu Mengyao knocked on the door.
She quickly pushed it open and entered. The study door was bulletproof, but otherwise had no special features. Xu Mengyao and Lin Xiaoqian could both enter freely.
"Honey, here."
Xu Mengyao placed a plate of sliced fruit on Lin Chen's desk.
Lin Chen stood up and hugged her.
He first kissed her on the lips.
"There's something I haven't told you yet, wife. Song Qingquan came by today with an invitation to his father's 80th birthday banquet. Are you free to attend the day after tomorrow?"
"If you're free, we'll go together," Lin Chen asked.
Xu Mengyao thought for a moment. "I've been swamped lately, but Old Song's birthday banquet will definitely attract many important figures."
"Some meetings aren't as important as attending his banquet."
"I'll make time to go!"
She remembered what Shen Qing had said.
Old Song's birthday banquet would surely attract wealthy young women. Although she trusted Lin Chen, she still needed to be cautious.
It would be heartbreaking if someone tried to steal her man.
"Alright, then we'll go together."
"Dad also received an invitation. He and Mom left for the Imperial Capital ahead of us. He said he didn't want to fly with us."
Lin Chen said.
Xu Mengyao smiled. "That's wise. It's much safer for our family to travel on separate planes."
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