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Chapter 49: Accept the Reality, You've Already Lost:
Saturday.
Yun Bufan arrived at the Xia family as promised.
Xia Xue personally came out to greet him.
"Su Chen is playing chess with my grandfather in the garden," she said with a frown.
Yun Bufan followed Xia Xue to the garden, where they saw Su Chen and Elder Xia sitting on stone benches, playing chess.
"Elder, you've won by half a move," Su Chen said.
Elder Xia waved his hand, "I know you're letting me win. Otherwise, I would have lost long ago."
He looked at Su Chen with appreciation, thinking this young man was quite excellent.
"A person's character is reflected in their chess skills. Xiao Chen is very good. My Xiaoxue is a good girl, and you two are well-matched," Elder Xia said, stroking his beard.
"Grandpa!" Xia Xue called out with a stern face as she entered the garden.
Elder Xia's attention shifted to the young man following Xia Xue.
"And who is he?" he asked.
Xia Xue grabbed Yun Bufan's arm, "He's Yun Bufan, my new boyfriend."
Yun Bufan was taken aback and looked at Xia Xue in surprise.
Xia Xue raised her eyebrows at him, her expression clearly saying, "Isn't this what we agreed on?"
Yun Bufan finally understood that Xia Xue had misunderstood his intentions. Given the situation, he decided to play along.
"Xiao Xue, when did you start dating? Why didn't you tell me?" Elder Xia asked, displeased.
He scrutinized Yun Bufan, "Yun Bufan? I've never heard of you."
"Mr. Xia, he's quite famous in Luo City," Su Chen said with a smirk. "Miss Xia, he's deceiving you. He's already married and is known to be a playboy."
Hearing Su Chen's words, Elder Xia's face darkened further, and Xia Xue's expression changed as well.
"Grandpa, I don't care. I don't want to marry Su Chen!" Xia Xue declared.
Elder Xia replied, "Even if you don't want to marry Xiao Chen, you can't just find any man!"
Xia Xue huffed and fell silent, angry.
"Xiao Xue, Xiao Chen is a very good man. He's not only highly skilled in medicine but also an excellent chess player. Someone with such talents has a bright future," Elder Xia continued to persuade.
Yun Bufan glanced at the chessboard and couldn't help but smile.
"Why are you laughing? If you don't understand, just say so. No one will laugh at you," Su Chen mocked.
"Who says I don't understand?" Yun Bufan replied calmly.
Su Chen snorted in disbelief, knowing Yun Bufan's notorious reputation.
"I have an engagement with Miss Xia. You're an outsider here. If you have any sense, you should leave," Su Chen said.
"I'm here as Xiao Xue's guest. Why should I leave?" Yun Bufan retorted.
Su Chen looked at the chessboard and suddenly had an idea.
"How about we play a game? If you lose, you leave immediately and never come back to the Xia family."
Su Chen thought this was a brilliant plan. It would not only get rid of Yun Bufan but also showcase his own skills, proving to Xia Xue who was truly talented.
However, he worried Yun Bufan might not agree.
"Sure!" Yun Bufan agreed readily.
Su Chen was overjoyed. Fool! Prepare to be humiliated by me!
The two sat across the stone table. Xia Xue looked tense, her hands clenched tightly.
"You go first," Su Chen said, feigning humility.
Yun Bufan didn't hesitate, picking up a black piece and placing it on the board with a snap.
Seeing Yun Bufan's move, Xia Xue almost fainted in anger.
"Hahaha!" Su Chen couldn't help but laugh. "You placed it in the center? What a 'master' you are! Idiot Yun Bufan, if you don't know how to play, don't make bets! Everyone knows the center is the worst spot!"
Xia Xue bit her lip, fuming, wanting to punch Yun Bufan.
Elder Xia shook his head, thinking Yun Bufan wasn't a match for Xiao Chen at this level.
Su Chen confidently made his first move. Yun Bufan immediately placed his second piece without thinking.
Su Chen sneered and shook his head, following suit.
At first, Su Chen was dismissive, thinking he had the game in the bag. Yun Bufan's moves seemed random and chaotic.
However, Yun Bufan remained expressionless, and was placing his pieces quickly as if without thought.
"Are you playing randomly? If so, just admit defeat early and stop wasting everyone's time," Su Chen scoffed.
Yun Bufan ignored him, and placed another chess piece swiftly.
After about ten minutes, Su Chen's eyebrows began to furrow. He found himself increasingly on the defensive. Yun Bufan's seemingly random moves were actually purposeful, each stone serving a role.
"Hey, have you decided yet? It's been almost ten minutes!" Yun Bufan urged impatiently.
Su Chen gritted his teeth and hesitantly placed a chess piece.
Snap! Yun Bufan immediately placed another chess piece.
Su Chen's face darkened. Yun Bufan's speed was a mocking affront.
Several more rounds passed. Su Chen struggled, sweat dripping from his forehead.
"Impressive!" Elder Xia couldn't help but glance admiringly at Yun Bufan.
After another ten minutes, Yun Bufan casually tossed aside a chess, "Accept the reality, you've already lost."
Su Chen's face turned red.
Despite his reluctance, he had to admit the truth: Yun Bufan had thoroughly defeated him. His earlier mockery now felt like a slap to his own face.
Elder Xia sighed, "Xiao Chen, you've indeed lost."
"If you're not satisfied, we can play another round," Yun Bufan said with a grin.
"No need," Su Chen replied, his face darkening.
"Grandpa, Yun Bufan isn't so bad, is he?" Xia Xue said proudly, clinging to Elder Xia's arm.
"Indeed, his chess skills are the best I've seen," Elder Xia praised.
"Grandpa, since you love chess so much, why not chat with Yun Bufan? I'm sure you'll learn a lot," Xia Xue said, winking at Yun Bufan.
Yun Bufan immediately responded, "I'd be happy to share everything I know about chess. I could definitely help improve your skills by at least one level."
Elder Xia's eyes lit up. "What are we waiting for? Let's start now!"
-To be continued!
T/N: Thanks for reading!
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