After crossing, I was miserable.

Chapter 587 Chess Master

After half a day's travel, Qian Duoduo and Chu Yan slowly set out on their journey home, dragging their slightly tired bodies.

When they returned to the villa, they finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the weather was getting colder in the afternoon. Then they walked silently to their own rooms, ready to have a good rest to restore their energy.

After Qian Duoduo walked into the room, he fell headfirst onto the bed and soon fell into a deep sleep.

The afternoon sun shone through the window onto her, creating patches of mottled light and shadow.

Time passed quietly, and after an unknown amount of time, Qian Duoduo slowly woke up. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, stretched her body, and felt a little better.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind - I wonder if my elder brother has come back?

So Qian Duoduo quickly got up, tidied his clothes, and walked straight towards Murong Yun's room.

When she arrived at the door, she found it was half-open, and she could hear the sound of chess pieces falling on the board and whispered conversations from inside.

Qian Duoduo stretched out his hand cautiously and gently pushed open the antique door, fearing that any sound would disturb the people in the house.

As the door slowly opened, a peaceful and focused scene came into view.

Murong Yun and Chu Yan were seen sitting face to face in front of an exquisite chessboard. They looked extremely absorbed, as if the whole world only contained the chess game in front of them.

On the chessboard, black and white chess pieces are crisscrossed, as if a fierce war is unfolding.

Every move seems to be well thought out, making the situation more and more confusing and making it hard to predict who will win or lose.

On the side, Su Sili stood there like a transparent man, but in his hand he held a pot of steaming fragrant tea steadily. Wisps of white vapor rose from the spout of the pot, exuding an enticing tea aroma.

Obviously, he was always ready to add water for the two players to ensure that this exciting game could go on smoothly.

"Oh, you guys have actually started gambling?" Qian Duoduo couldn't help but exclaimed softly.

Hearing the voice, Chu Yan raised his head slightly and looked at her at the door.

At this moment, their eyes met, as if time had stopped.

Their eyes revealed a kind of tenderness and tacit understanding that only the other party could understand. The corners of their mouths couldn't help but rise, revealing their most beautiful and warmest smiles.

However, before this warmth lasted too long, Murong Yun's slightly dissatisfied voice rang out:

"That's enough! Stop interrupting our game!"

He didn't even raise his head, but based on his understanding of the two of them, Qian Duoduo knew that Murong Yun must have clearly felt the brief but spark-filled eye contact between her and Chu Yan.

But Qian Duoduo was no longer afraid. He snorted mischievously in the direction of Murong Yun to express his small protest.

Then, she walked lightly to Chu Yan's side, watching the battle on the chessboard with interest, secretly wondering what to do next.

However, watching the game between the two of them, she was a little confused and only had a vague understanding.

So, Qian Duoduo frowned slightly and asked with a puzzled look on his face:

"Brother, why hasn't he come back yet?" According to previous time, Qian Yi should have been home by now!

"Could it be that you knew he would come back today?" Murong Yun asked without looking up.

"Of course not! I sent him a message when I came back. If he is free today, I will ask him to come back early to have dinner with me."

Qian Duoduo answered with a proud look on his face, as if he had completed an important task.

"Oh, so that's how it is! No wonder, I was wondering how you knew you were coming back before I did.

Humph, look at you two siblings, you have such a good relationship. In comparison, I, your cousin, feel like an outsider, as if I was picked up."

Murong Yun, who was speaking, just pouted his lips, as if pretending to be pitiful, but he turned his face away, and gave up.

Hearing this, Qian Duoduo couldn't help laughing and said jokingly:

"Oh? Isn't it? Didn't you just pick it up?" After saying that, he looked at Murong Yun with a slightly teasing look.

Murong Yun was suddenly speechless after hearing what Qian Duoduo said, as if there was a fishbone stuck in his throat.

If you think about it carefully, in a strict sense, he can indeed be considered an adopted cousin.

At the beginning, he shamelessly insisted on being their cousin!

Recalling Qian Duoduo’s reaction when he learned about this, he seemed to have said something like “Are you sick?”

Thinking of this, Murong Yun shook his head helplessly, smiled bitterly and said: "Oh, well, it seems that I am really sick..."

"Okay, okay, don't talk for now!" Murong Yun waved his hands impatiently, staring and said, "Can't you see that I'm playing a game with Chu Yan? Are you afraid that he will lose to me, so you're deliberately making trouble here?"

Qian Duoduo curled her lips and snorted with disdain: "Tsk, you are a chess loser and you still have the nerve to criticize others." As she said that, she sat down next to Chu Yan, holding her chin with her hands, staring at the chessboard intently.

When Chu Yan heard the conversation between the two, he couldn't help but turn around and smile at Qian Duoduo.

That smile is as warm as the spring sun, making people feel warm.

Seeing Chu Yan's smile, Qian Duoduo instantly perked up, quickly raised his fist and made a cheering gesture, muttering softly: "Come on, you must win!"

However, at this moment, an embarrassing memory suddenly emerged in Qian Duoduo's mind.

It was a plot from a TV series in later generations. "Eh~", she suddenly got goose bumps all over her body. Thinking of this, her face changed slightly and she quickly put her hand down.

But soon, Qian Duoduo returned to normal.

She grinned widely, trying to cover up her recent gaffe.

Seeing this, Chu Yan reached out and gently touched Qian Duoduo's head, as if to comfort her.

Then, he turned his head and refocused his attention on the chess game, concentrating on playing a fierce game with Murong Yun.

To be fair, Murong Yun's chess skills are indeed remarkable.

You know, he has traveled to many small worlds!

During those long and unknown journeys, when free time came quietly, he would always immerse himself in studying the chess game.

Whenever he arrived at a new place, Murong Yun would look for local chess players to practice and exchange ideas.

Whether it is a simple chessboard on the street or an exquisite chess game in a wealthy family, you can always see him thinking intently.

Gradually, he accumulated rich experience and skills, and was able to deal with various changes in the chess game with ease.

Sometimes, Murong Yun would ponder over the endgame alone; sometimes, he would talk all night long with like-minded people, discussing the art of Go together.

After countless times of training and attempts, his chess skills have become increasingly sophisticated and he has become a master in the eyes of everyone.