"This is my ho; don’t be nervous, everyone in my family is really easy to get along with." Chang Xi led the two to the most conspicuous spot in front of the courtyard. Although it was only three levels, Luo Qianqian felt several pairs of eyes on her as soon as she arrived.
"I always feel like soone is watching ; it’s a bit scary, like the grand courtyards in TV dramas." Luo Qianqian pursed her lips and smiled, seeing a Volkswagen parked in the yard. She wasn’t foolish enough to think that this car represented the family’s financial power, a glance at Chang Xi’s own car was enough to get a hint.
A soldier was standing outside the door. Seeing Chang Xi, he quickly saluted, "Young Miss!"
"Xiao Zhang, how many years has Grandpa not gone out to play chess?" Chang Xi waved her hand casually and asked, "Will you trick into making barbecue later? I’ll save a plate for you."
Seeing the soldier’s appearance at the door, Luo Qianqian roughly understood what kind of people Chang Xi usually interacted with. Just like Xiao Zhang, he looked muscular. No wonder Chang Xi knew at a glance that Wild Wolf’s build was okay and didn’t mind his dark skin; after all, wasn’t everyone here dark?
"No, no one has co over today either." Xiao Zhang nodded with a smile in his eyes, seemingly very much looking forward to that plate of at.
"Alright." Chang Xi bead and called into the house, "Mom! Mom!! Mom!!!" each call louder than the last.
"Shouting as soon as you get back, what’s the matter? Run out of money again?" A stylishly dressed woman opened the door. Seeing the two people behind Chang Xi, she paused slightly, then smiled, "Are these friends of Little Xi? Co in, co in, quickly."
Luo Qianqian looked suspiciously at the woman in front of her and Chang Xi, tugging at Chang Xi’s sleeve, "Is this your sister?"
Chang Xi’s face was lined with frustration; she had clearly called her ’mom’ just now, how did she beco ’sister’? Her eyes surveyed her own mother, comparing her to other people’s mothers. Was her mom really that young?
Seeing Luo Qianqian and Chang Xi’s gazes, the woman paused, checking her own outfit, but found nothing amiss.
"What’s wrong? Co in."
"Mom, Xiao ng thinks you are my sister..." Chang Xi looked at herself, "Aren’t chubby people supposed to look younger? How could she think you are my sister?"
Hearing Chang Xi’s words, the woman felt even more fondness toward Luo Qianqian, stepping forward and taking Luo Qianqian by the hand, "You are such a sweet talker," leading her into the room.
Luo Qianqian smiled, "Hello, Auntie."
"Hello, I didn’t expect my child could find such a young friend. Young ans innocent, so no need to worry about getting hurt, but with my child’s mind, who’s tricking whom?"
"Ye Liang, co in quickly." Chang Xi followed her mom’s steps and noticed Wild Wolf was still dawdling behind, she quickly pulled him along, "The barbecue my mom makes is really tasty."
The woman holding Luo Qianqian’s hand smiled helplessly, "I was wondering why you would choose such a place to hang out; turns out it was for the food. Wait here, Auntie will go right away."
"Auntie, there’s no need..."
"Don’t be polite with Auntie, you guys sit first." The woman smiled as she walked towards the kitchen, then made a phone call to her husband and son, instructing them to co ho for dinner and to bring so fresh at over, before she took the at out of the refrigerator and started cutting it slowly.
Luo Qianqian had wanted to help, but just as she sat down quietly on the wooden chair, the elderly gentleman who had been sitting silently stood up and asked, "Do you play chess?"
Luo Qianqian was taken aback, and nodded hesitantly, "Hello, Grandpa, I know a little bit about Go, but as for Xiangqi and military chess, I know them; they don’t know ."
"Co and play with for a while." Seeing the old man pointing to the table next to his wooden chair, with a chessboard on it, she nodded slightly, taken aback.
"Then, please teach , Grandpa."
By the ti Chang Xi had brought Wild Wolf inside, Luo Qianqian had already started playing chess back and forth with the old gentleman. Her chess skills had also largely developed from watching Grandpa at the Luo Family."
"Wow, Xiao ng is so bold to play with my grandpa." Chang Xi’s eyes widened. "My grandpa is famously a terrible chess player; the worst punishnt in our family is to play chess with him for a day."
Luo Qianqian and the old gentleman both heard what Chang Xi said. The old man turned his head and glared fiercely at his loving granddaughter, while Luo Qianqian remained expressionless and continued playing the ga. In such monts, pretending not to hear was the best approach.
The ga soon ended, with Luo Qianqian narrowly beating the old gentleman. He chuckled, "Hey, I almost won! Let’s play another round."
Just then, soone knocked on the door; the at had arrived, and Chang Xi went to open the door.
Luo Qianqian chuckled while playing chess, while Wild Wolf stood aside watching his sister, shaking his head; she was nothing like his own sister. His sister was a woman of action; making her sit down to play chess like this would drive her insane; yet, strangely, her favorite hobby was actually playing the lute, which seed to transform her into soone else. However, that child was no longer here.
"Did Chang Xi bring you back to et the parents?" the old man asked Wild Wolf, who was watching the ga. He glanced over a few tis, nodding subtly, as if to say the young man looked like he could be a soldier himself.
Wild Wolf looked embarrassed and didn’t respond.
"Grandpa, it’s your move. If you get distracted, you’ll lose," Luo Qianqian said with a light chuckle.
"Coming, coming," the old man hurriedly bent over. "Where was I?"
"Here," Luo Qianqian pointed gently at a spot and said.
That was when Wild Wolf finally relaxed.
Just as the old man placed his piece, he thought of asking Wild Wolf sothing else but was preempted by Luo Qianqian making her move as he did, while lightly laughing, "Grandpa, a true gentleman doesn’t comnt during a ga. Brother probably doesn’t want to disturb your enjoynt, so why don’t you finish your questions, and then we can continue?"
The old man quickly shook his head, just as Chang Xi, who had gone to the kitchen to deliver so at, returned. They continued playing quietly.
In the end, Luo Qianqian won.
"Another round..."
"What again? Grandpa, my friend rarely visits, can’t you let us have so fun?" Chang Xi quickly ca to Luo Qianqian’s rescue. "You can’t beat those old tirs, so you pick on kids."
"Hmph," the old man held a grudge.
"It’s okay. Grandpa wants to play, I’ll keep him company. Playing with you isn’t much fun, is it? You’re nearly in your thirties, and I’m just shaking off my teenage years on the road to my twenties. Plus, you don’t seem like the type who likes handso pop singers from the clothes you wear, so what kind of topics could she possibly discuss with you?"
"The young lady is good," the old man nodded with a face full of satisfaction. "But old man should digest his food first, there will be at later."
"Grandpa Chang, take care," Luo Qianqian watched the old man walk towards the outside of the house, softly bidding farewell.
The old man paused, turning back to look oddly at Luo Qianqian.
Chang Xi was also stunned for a mont, wondering if this military man really didn’t recognize the person before him. He quickly said, "My grandpa’s surna is Wei, I and my mom share a surna."
Luo Qianqian’s eyes widened. Wei? Could he be the forr army commander that grandpa once ntioned?????
"Grandpa Wei, I’m sorry, I didn’t know..." Luo Qianqian quickly bowed deeply to apologize.
"It’s okay." Seeing the sincerity on Luo Qianqian’s face, he nodded and smiled warmly.
Seeing his grandpa’s smile, Chang Xi knew his grandpa had accepted Luo Qianqian and quickly suggested, "Grandpa, Xiao ng was thinking about joining the military. Would you like to take Xiao ng with you to build so rapport through training?"
Luo Qianqian’s eyes widened; she didn’t have the courage to cozy up to such a person!
Wei Shuwu nodded, glanced at Luo Qianqian, and said, "After dinner, I’ll talk with your friend. What’s there for her to do hanging around with an old man like ?"
Luo Qianqian nodded repeatedly, her mind whirring. This could not be verified by others, but perhaps not by the Wei Family. It would be better not to trouble Chang Xi regarding what she was seeking, lest they discover sothing...
Indeed, Luo Qianqian was not overthinking it; there were already people investigating her and Wild Wolf. A friend of the commander’s granddaughter is not a role just anyone can assu.
"Xiao ng, when my dad cos back, I can let you touch a gun," Chang Xi said proudly.
Luo Qianqian was taken aback, then nodded with a smile. It wasn’t that she hadn’t handled a gun before, but it was a kind gesture from Chang Xi.
Wild Wolf’s expression beca even more serious, not expecting Chang Xi’s significant status, and now he was in a dilemma.
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