Everything I bought on online shopping platforms was genuine.

Chapter 863 Lessons Learned
Although older people may not understand what Versailles is, they do know what it means to be pretentious!
They're practically making it out in the open now. Old Lin doesn't even play cards in the card room; he just sits there watching others play, his new wife in his arms, chatting away with them.

The couple, one showing off his own beauty and the other showing off his wife, occasionally interjected with news that their son's girlfriend was coming, making everyone present incredibly envious.

Fortunately, these are just friends from the neighborhood, and few of them know that his son is now successful and making a lot of money. Otherwise, they probably wouldn't just be jealous, they might even be envious.

There's an old saying that goes something like this: "Promotion, wealth, and a new wife are the three great things for a middle-aged man."

It may be somewhat unethical, but that's the truth.

Although Lao Lin didn't change his wife, it was almost the same as getting a new one. They say flowers bloom again, but youth never returns. Who can experience their wife's youth twice?

But Comrade Lao Lin will tell you, "Look, I experienced it myself."

Not only did I experience my wife's youth twice, but I also made a fortune. Apart from not getting a promotion, he was practically living a perfect life as a middle-aged man.

Moreover, his son is dating someone, and in less than two years, he might be a grandfather himself.

He's in his forties, not even fifty yet, and he's a grandfather. He's got a beautiful wife, money, plenty to eat and drink, and good health. He's rich, has free time, and has a grandson. I wouldn't trade him for a mayorship!

With the couple playing Versailles here, the card players lost their enthusiasm, and after several players came on, the game finally ended.

Several men went home, ready to hang their wives up and torture them to see if they had any so-called high frame rate running mode.

Of course, some men go home to urge their daughters to get married. It can't be perfect, but it has to be one of them!

In the afternoon, when the two elders returned home, Lin Mo saw that his parents were carrying large and small bags.

"Wow, what's this? You and Mom went shopping?" Lin Mo asked.

Upon hearing this, Comrade Lin straightened his back and said with a smug look, "Of course, I'll accompany your mother to buy some clothes."

You didn't see it, did you? When we were shopping, your mom and I were standing together, and the shop assistants were calling me "boss."

Indeed, a beautiful wife is the biggest boost to a man's worth.

"With your mother like this, if we walked down the street, no one would believe I wasn't rich!"

It has to be said that what Lao Lin said makes a lot of sense. Now that his parents are standing together, it's obvious that his mother looks several years younger than his father.

Anyone who didn't know better would think it was an older man and a younger woman. How could a man without some ability marry a young and beautiful wife?

Just like when he saw Liu Zhengyuan and Ms. Cheng standing together from afar on the first day his restaurant opened, he, as an outsider, disagreed with Liu Ruyan's father being intimate with her mother.

Sure enough, Old Deng was still too rich. It wasn't until Liu Ruyan said that her father was also a handsome man when he was young that Lin Mo stopped judging people with prejudice.

"Tch, look how smug you are. You're only doing this because of your mother," Zhou Min, the mother, said smugly.

Although she was quite good-looking when she was young, that was many years ago. Besides, resources were scarce back then, and she didn't even have time to dress up properly during her most beautiful years.

After starting work and getting older, plus having children, she no longer had time to dress up. More than 20 years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Zhou Min herself has almost forgotten what she looked like when she was young and beautiful.

As she grew older and faced work pressures, the once beautiful woman became ordinary. However, the wonderful things Lin Mo brought back this time helped her regain her confidence, and of course, she wanted to treat her younger self to a feast.

While the two were shopping today, Zhou Min clearly noticed that many people were looking at her differently. Many were looking at her with amazement, and even envy, which made her very pleased. "Yes, yes, it's all thanks to my wife!" Old Lin nodded repeatedly from the side.

In response, Lin Mo gave a thumbs up: "It has to be my mom, she really makes the Lin family proud!"

"You don't need to tell me, if it weren't for you, your mom would be just as beautiful," Mom boasted first, then continued, "But this time I've also benefited from your son's success. Now you're making money, and quite a lot of it."

Not only do your dad and I no longer need to pay for your living expenses, but we also don't have to worry about the money for your wedding, buying a car, or buying a house. Only now can your mother dare to enjoy herself a bit. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to spend money like this; I'd have to save it all for your wedding!"

Lin Mo nodded in agreement. It was true. If he hadn't suddenly started making money from his shopping page in the latter half of last year, his parents would probably still be giving him 1,500 to 2,000 yuan a month for living expenses.

The two of them don't even earn 10,000 yuan a month combined. If you give him 2,000 yuan, how much will be left after deducting his own family's food, clothing and other expenses?
As soon as this son graduates, he faces the challenges of finding a partner, buying a house, buying a car, getting married, and paying a bride price—all of which are huge expenses.

The two elders had planned that if Lin Mo stayed in Nancheng or went to Jiangning, they would give him a down payment, then use their housing provident fund to pay the mortgage, and keep the remaining money for renovations and wedding. If it wasn't enough, they could ask their relatives for help. They never expected their son to give them such a huge surprise.

In other words, the two elderly people can now spend the money they've saved up as they please, which naturally elevates their standard of living.

"No need, you and Dad just need to eat and drink well. Here's what I'll do: I'll transfer you some pocket money later. Just buy any pretty clothes you see," Lin Mo said, turning on his phone and opening his mobile banking app to transfer money to his mother.

We're all family, why play these games?

"Hiss~~ Son, why don't you transfer some to Dad too?"

Old Lin looked at the million yuan that had suddenly appeared on his wife's phone and clicked his tongue in envy.

But before he could finish speaking, his mother punched him: "Go stand over there! Didn't I already give you a million? You still want more? You're a grown man, how can you be so shameless as to ask your son for money!"

"This money is for my specific purpose, and this is just for your pocket money!" Comrade Lin said excitedly.

That's unfair! That's so unfair!

"What use is money to you? What, you really want to go out and have fun? No, not a penny more. Right now, the most you can do is not have to hand over your salary. Take it and spend it yourself!" Mom waved her hand, looking disgusted.

But looking at the balance on her phone, she was overjoyed; she could say she had spent her son's money.

If you deposit this money, wouldn't the bank give you two barrels of soybean oil or something?

My mom, who bought several new outfits, looks even younger. With a large sum of money in her pocket, she's become much more confident.

With a harmonious atmosphere, the house was filled with laughter and joy. Time flew by, and before we knew it, it was the evening of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year.

Inside the Liu Family Villa in Jiangning.

Liu Ruyan was changing her clothes one by one, and then she said to Ms. Jiang beside her, "Mom, what should I wear tomorrow?"

Hearing this, Ms. Cheng, who was sitting on the sofa with her legs crossed, leisurely peeled an orange for herself and chuckled, "What to wear? That's a good question. Let me think about it. I've got it! Something simple, with few buttons, no zippers, something convenient."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan stomped her foot and exclaimed, "Mom, I'm not talking to you anymore!"

"Tch, that's all based on experience!" Ms. Cheng shook her head and said.

(End of this chapter)