OBS Chapter 351 Sui Zhichao Meets His Father-in-Law (2)
Chapter 351 Sui Zhichao Meets His Father-in-Law (2)
The two sat facing each other, with Shen's father holding the red wine first.
The Chu River and Han Border on the mahogany chessboard gleamed with an antique luster under the lamplight.
"Headshot!"
Father Shen raised his hand and placed a piece, moving the cannon from the second to the fifth rank, launching a fierce attack.
Sui Zhichao took a deep breath, and Ma Erjinsan steadily held the defensive line.
Shen Mengyin was nestled beside her mother, with stray hairs falling from her temples and tear stains still clinging to the corners of her eyes.
Looking at Sui Zhichao's solemn expression, a smile unconsciously flashed in her eyes.
The two started off in a standard manner, testing each other out.
"Little Sui has made a steady start."
Shen's father's voice carried a strange smile, but he showed no mercy on the chessboard.
As soon as Mr. Shen finished speaking, he launched the first attack.
His cart came directly in front of Sui Zhichao's horse, intending to spur it.
Sui Zhichao stared at the chessboard, his Adam's apple bobbing twice.
He gritted his teeth, decisively sacrificed a horse, moved his cannon from rank 8 to rank 7, and switched from defense to offense.
The crystal chandelier cast interplay of light and shadow on the chessboard, illuminating Sui Zhichao's flushed ear tips.
This young man's seemingly reckless act of sacrificing a pawn actually placed a cannon in an excellent position, its edge aimed directly at the palace.
Mother Shen quietly approached the chessboard, her pearl earrings swaying gently with her movements.
The chess piece in Shen's father's hand hovered in mid-air, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
This move may seem reckless, but it actually contains a hidden killer move, showing a bit of youthful vigor.
The game became increasingly intense, and Shen's father's attacks grew more and more fierce.
A thin layer of sweat appeared on Sui Zhichao's forehead, but the sweat on his palms made him hold the chess pieces even more steadily.
Shen Mengyin quietly tightened her grip on her mother's hand; she had never seen her father with such a serious expression.
"Snapped!"
With Sui Zhichao's car being eaten by Shen's father, the situation on the field reversed.
Seeing that Sui Zhichao was at a disadvantage, Shen Mengyin wanted to speak.
But Shen's mother stopped him.
Shen's mother could tell that Shen's father was likely to lose this game of chess.
If Shen's father hadn't been greedy for Sui Zhichao's car, he might have had a chance to win.
However, Shen's father ended up eating Sui Zhichao's car.
It seems that Shen's father has gained the upper hand by capturing the opponent's largest piece.
In reality, they had already fallen into a trap and lost the advantage of having the first move.
Sui Zhichao looked at the car that had been eaten, but didn't pay any attention to it.
He proceeded steadily and fought several more rounds with Shen's father.
Then, with a move that sent Ma to the seventh rank, Holy crap, General Ma called for a kill.
Looking at Sui Zhichao's crouching horse, Shen's father wanted to return to defend, but he had no sons to use.
The only car he could defend against was just taken out by Sui Zhichao.
At this moment, his chariot was completely blocked by Sui Zhichao's pawn.
Then, Sui Zhichao only needed to move the cannon from the eighth rank to the fifth rank to form a "back cannon" formation and then checkmate Shen's father.
Mr. Shen stared at the chessboard for a while, but couldn't find a way to break the deadlock.
He might as well just throw the ball and admit defeat.
"Little Sui, you're pretty good at chess!"
"You've studied this before?"
"Uncle, you flatter me!"
"I just randomly figured things out with my roommates; I haven't had any systematic training."
"I only managed to win one game against my uncle today by sheer luck."
Hearing Sui Zhichao's modest words, Shen's mother nodded.
Sui Zhichao's playing style reveals him to be a mature and steady person.
Moreover, his chess moves demonstrate a strong sense of strategic thinking.
When it's time to proceed steadily, proceed steadily; when it's time to show your strength, show your strength.
We can discard what needs to be discarded in a timely manner, and we will do our best to protect what needs to be protected.
When Shen's mother was young, she was a lady from a prominent family and was naturally proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
Even Shen's father learned most of his chess skills from her.
"Little Sui, you're very good!"
Upon hearing Sui Zhichao's words, Shen's father's expression visibly stiffened.
I've studied chess for over ten years, yet I still can't beat a young kid.
What's even more infuriating is that this young man hasn't even systematically studied chess.
Mr. Shen stared at the chessboard, silently plotting how to get back at his opponent.
Shen Mengyin stared in astonishment as she watched Sui Zhichao actually beat her father at chess.
"Sui Zhichao, you're amazing!"
Hearing his daughter praise this brat, Mr. Shen's already gloomy face darkened even more.
Seeing the murderous look in Shen's father's eyes, Sui Zhichao felt a prickling sensation on his back.
Fortunately, at that moment, Wang Ma came over.
"Sir, Madam, the meal is ready. Would you like to eat now?"
Upon hearing Wang Ma's question, Shen's father nodded with a dark expression.
Looking at Sui Zhichao, Shen's mother was like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law—the more she looked, the more satisfied she became.
Ignoring Shen's father's dark expression, she then warmly pulled Sui Zhichao towards the restaurant.
"Little Sui, is this your first time in Shanghai?"
"Yes, Auntie!"
Sui Zhichao glanced gratefully at Wang Ma and answered Shen's mother's question.
"Since you're here with your aunt, make yourself at home!"
Shen's mother had already accepted Sui Zhichao as her son-in-law.
Although this son-in-law is a bit chubby, he is mature and steady.
More importantly, my own daughter likes it.
As long as my daughter is happy, nothing else matters.
The dinner table.
Shen's mother first put a piece of her favorite dish on Shen Mengyin's plate.
Then he put a chicken leg in Sui Zhichao's bowl.
"Little Sui, eat more."
Meeting the murderous glare from Shen's father, Sui Zhichao nodded stiffly.
"Okay, Auntie!"
Sui Zhichao mechanically scooped the rice from the bowl.
Although he hadn't tasted the aroma of rice in a long time, Sui Zhichao found it tasteless at the moment.
It was truly terrifying how Shen's father looked at him.
Soon, the meal ended with Shen's father looking sullen.
"Darling, it's still early. Let's take Xiao Sui out for a stroll around Shanghai!"
"This is Xiao Sui's first time in Shanghai, let's show him around!"
After lunch, Shen's mother spoke to Shen Mengyin.
Shen Mengyin nodded and agreed when she heard her mother's arrangement.
"Okay, Mom."
She hadn't been to Shanghai in a long time, so she decided to take Sui Zhichao with her today.
After taking some money from home, Shen Mengyin left the villa with Sui Zhichao.
Watching the two figures leave, Shen's mother and father went to the study.
What do you think of Xiao Sui?
The two went to the study, closed the door, and sat facing each other. Shen's father broke the silence first.
"Xiao Sui is a good kid, he knows how to behave and is considerate!"
"He's a promising talent!"
Hearing his wife speak so highly of that brat who had stolen their little darling, Mr. Shen was somewhat taken aback.
"And more importantly, Xiao Sui's family background..."
“I heard from Nannan that Xiao Sui’s father is an engineer at the Tianjin Machinery Factory.”
"The attitude of the higher authorities towards people like us is not clear right now, so we should make plans as soon as possible."
Hearing what Mrs. Shen said, Mr. Shen nodded.
Although their family appears to be doing well on the surface, their business has actually been declining in recent years.
Although they have donated most of their businesses, they have barely managed to earn the title of "red capitalists."
But capitalists are capitalists, and it still depends on the attitude of those above them.
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