Shen Qiushan shrugged, "Your dad won the Nebula Award, and the prize money totals $1.5 million!"
"Shouldn’t we buy so gifts for your grandma and grandpa?"
Best Science Fiction Novel, with a prize of $1 million.
Best New Sci-Fi Author, prize $500,000.
Totaling $1.5 million!
Although Shen Qiushan isn’t soone who’s particularly fond of foreign things, he feels that the Nebula Award committee is quite generous.
Win an award and get money!
This real cash prize is way more practical than so intangible honor.
"Wow!"
"1.5 million, and in dollars!!"
Upon hearing that her old man had made a fortune again, Shen Yanran was naturally overjoyed.
Although she saw quite a bit of news online, she hadn’t really paid attention to the prize money part.
$1.5 million.
Given the current exchange rate, it ans another ten million has been added to the family account!
"My dearest great writer dad, does this an I can always live off of you?"
Shen Yanran asked with a grin.
Before Shen Qiushan could respond, Shen Yixiao chid in from the side, "Shen Yanran, can’t you have a bit more ambition?"
"As the saying goes, ’A tiger father has no dog son!’"
"With a dad as aweso as ours, can’t you strive for a bit more too?"
Shen Yanran rolled her eyes at her brother, "A tiger father has no dog son — that saying’s about you!"
"I just want to be a dog daughter, so there!"
"The internet says rich second generations can live prosperous lives without ever starting a business."
"Psh! Stop drinking that toxic chicken soup!"
Shen Yixiao curled his lip dismissively, "Our dad’s amazing, but I’ll definitely outdo him one day!"
"Well, I’ll be watching then!"
"Then put your phone down; I’m afraid you’ll ruin your eyes and miss my mont of glory!"
"Hehe!"
"Not gonna believe it, then forget it..."
As the two siblings were bickering.
Shen Qiushan had parked the car and beckoned to Shen Yixiao sitting in the back, "Get out and co with !"
Shen Qiushan was planning to buy so gifts, and this own kid, even taller than him, was naturally the best choice for carrying things.
Shen Yixiao didn’t know what awaited him as he cheerfully got out of the car.
Though her dad didn’t call for her, Shen Yanran also followed, linking arms with her dad with a smile, "Dad, to celebrate your win, shouldn’t I get a little reward too?"
"What do you want, just say it!"
Shen Qiushan waved his hand, looking generous.
"Dad, I’m studying journalism, right?"
"Also learning so photography, so I’d love a DSLR to practice with."
Shen Yanran stated her request.
"Sure, pick one yourself later."
Shen Qiushan nodded readily, indicating money was not an issue.
"Yay!"
Shen Yanran jumped with excitent. Even though she’s already in college, she’s still an 18-year-old girl, and getting a beloved gift still brings great joy.
Seeing Shen Yanran easily ask her dad for a DSLR.
Shen Yixiao quickly moved to his dad’s other side, mimicking Shen Yanran, linking arms with his dad, "Dad, since I’m studying sports training, there’s a particular ga perfect for students like to train mind skills and hand speed..."
"So, could you buy an Alienware computer?"
Shen Yixiao stated his request and looked eagerly at his dad.
Shen Qiushan slowly pulled his arm away from his kid’s grip and smacked the back of his head, "Alienware, huh?"
"I think you look like an alien!"
"Dad..."
"The ga is really useful!"
Shen Yixiao exclaid, looking mournful.
Shen Qiushan wasn’t interested in humoring this kid, though he wasn’t short on money, he also couldn’t encourage his kid to waste money recklessly.
Shen Yanran chuckled by the side, taking pleasure in his misfortune, "It’s just an Alienware computer, wait till your glorious day and buy it yourself!"
"Dad, then I want a DSLR too!"
Shen Yixiao imdiately changed his strategy, advocating for child equality.
Shen Qiushan rolled his eyes, "Your sister wants a DSLR for studying, and you?"
"I..."
Shen Yixiao was montarily speechless and, after a long pause, finally said, "I’m going to Beijing in a few days, planning to take Luo Yao to climb the Great Wall, perfect for taking photos!"
"I can lend you mine!"
Shen Yanran chid in.
"Well, that sounds good!"
Shen Qiushan nodded in agreent.
If Shen Yixiao really had a legitimate reason, he wouldn’t refuse, but this kid was clearly just joining the fun for no reason.
Of course, he couldn’t let him have his way!
Upon entering the mall, Shen Qiushan headed straight to the "Da Fu Gold Store."
"Sir, what can I help you with?"
The female shop assistant greeted them with a smile.
"Bracelets!"
Shen Qiushan decided to buy a gold bracelet for his mother-in-law, Chen Qingzhu.
This mother-in-law had always been good to him and his two kids, and Shen Qiushan hadn’t had much ans to reciprocate before.
Now that he had money, and with the award as a perfect reason, he thought to give a decent gift back.
"Sir, all the bracelets are on this side."
"See if you like any of these?"
The female shop assistant led Shen Qiushan to the counter displaying bracelets and bangles.
"Yanran, pick one for your grandma!"
Shen Qiushan turned and waved at his daughter.
"This one is nice!"
"I like this one."
Shen Yanran pointed to a bracelet with an engraved design.
"Sir, your daughter is really beautiful."
"Well, I should say, your whole family has high appearance!"
The female shop assistant remarked with admiration, then took out the bracelet Shen Yanran had pointed to from the counter, "This little beauty has great taste too, this bracelet is one of our bestsellers."
"But, I heard just now you were getting the bracelet for the little beauty’s grandma."
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