Free Web NovelChapter 1256: Chapter 1270: Could It Be a Forced Marriage?
While examining the complex chessboard, Xiao Xiao murmured the rules to herself: "The chariot moves straight, the horse moves in an L-shape, the cannon leaps over the pawn to capture, the pawn crosses the river and can move sideways, and the advisors stick to the king’s side." She recited it once and calmly picked up her chariot to capture one of Grandpa Lin’s pawns.
"Good, Xiao Xiao, that move is correct. That’s how the chariot moves," Grandpa Lin praised her and then picked up his horse to capture Xiao Xiao’s chariot, adding, "But you didn’t notice that Grandpa still has a horse here, did you? This move of Grandpa’s is called ’enticing the enemy in deep.’
Xiao Xiao nodded vigorously, her eyes shining brightly. "Grandpa Lin, your move is truly amazing. It’s like setting a mesmerizing trap for the enemy. I was only focused on that small pawn in front of me and didn’t see that while the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole waits behind."
"Girl, study hard with Grandpa. Chess is a national treasure, a theatrical game that teaches strategies. There’s a lot to learn here. Playing chess well is also a kind of knowledge." Old Mr. Lin was very pleased with Xiao Xiao’s praise, squinting his eyes and nodding continuously.
Since the beginning of this year, Mu Xingfeng and Shen Wenxuan either got their marriage certificates or got married, and they even have children now. Yet, his grandsons and granddaughters are still single.
Because of this, Old Brother Shen and Old Man Mu often brag to him about it, and not only that, but lately, he’s been losing frequently at chess as well.
But now it’s all good. His granddaughter is about to get married, and she’s found such an excellent son-in-law in Gu Haoyu. His grandson also has a girlfriend. Look at Xiao Xiao, how clever and smart she is. She picked up the nuances of chess instantly, quite reminiscent of his style back in the day.
If he didn’t have to maintain his dignified and senior image in front of Xiao Xiao, he would really want to laugh heartily three times. The spring of his old age has finally arrived.
Lin Ruonan couldn’t help but cover her face at the side. Two lousy chess players claiming that chess teaches strategies—the fact that Grandpa could say that with a straight face was something she couldn’t bear to hear.
At this moment, a guard came up to report from outside, "Old Officer, Young Master Gu is here. He said he brought a wedding dress for the young lady to try on if it fits."
Old Mr. Lin said discontentedly to the guard, "How many times have I told you? When Haoyu comes, no need to report. Just let him in directly. In the future, he’ll be the son-in-law of our Lin family. There’s no need for so many formalities among family."
Before Old Mr. Lin finished speaking, Xiao Xiao heard a "bang bang clang" series of collisions. In a blur, Lin Ruonan had already leaped over the back of the sofa and was running towards the staircase.
Xiao Xiao: "..."
As expected from someone from the Guard Team, just look at that agility. If you ignore the overturned chessboard, that moment of leaping over the sofa with one hand propped up was indeed impressive.
It’s just that, isn’t Gu Haoyu Lin Ruonan’s fiancé? Why did Ruonan have that kind of reaction upon hearing her fiancé was here? Could it be she’s being pressured into marriage?
At this time, Gu Haoyu had already entered the door, and behind him, Assistant Qi was holding a huge bag, presumably the wedding dress for Lin Ruonan.
Gu Haoyu first respectfully greeted Old Mr. Lin in front of the sofa. Seeing Xiao Xiao was not surprising, he nodded slightly to her, and then called out to the young woman running upstairs, "Nan, come over."
Lin Ruonan, holding onto the staircase railing, had her foot suspended mid-air, stunned for a full five seconds before stiffly turning her body back, pulling her lips into a smile at the man downstairs watching her, "Brother, when did you get here?"
