novelraw Chapter 302 Extra: An'an Wins Chess Game Against Great-Grandpa
Chapter 302 Extra: An'an Wins Chess Game Against Great-Grandpa
Chapter 302 Extra: An'an Wins Chess Game Against Great-Grandpa
The children are 5 years old.
Grandpa Liu likes to play chess. Every time he comes to the old house, he asks Gu Bin to play a few rounds with him.
The children love to join in the fun. Whenever their father and grandfather set up a chessboard in the yard, they gather around and enthusiastically act as onlookers.
Whether or not one can concentrate on watching, or whether one's mind wanders, is another matter entirely.
Da Bao is the naughtiest and can't sit still. He'll be attracted to something else very quickly, looking around here and there, and disappearing in no time.
Xixi was enthusiastic about martial arts, but after watching for a while, she lost interest and quietly slipped back to the fishpond, where she happily waved a small wooden stick around.
Lele is well-behaved and adorable, sitting quietly next to her father, playing with her dolls.
Of the four babies, only An'an looked the most focused; she was truly watching attentively.
Gu Bin wanted to teach the children to play chess, and had previously explained the steps of the game to them.
An'an's big, dark eyes followed the movement of the black and white chess pieces, and every now and then she would furrow her brows and give her great-grandfather a helpless look.
That day, Grandpa Liu lost at chess again. An'an rested her chin on her hand and sighed softly.
"Hahaha, this kid!"
Sixth Grandpa was amused by his helpless little expression and looked him over with great interest: "His expressions are quite rich, as if he really understood it."
"He's only 5 years old, what does he know?"
Gu Bin smiled dismissively, not taking those words to heart.
"An'an, would you like to play chess?"
The more Grandpa Liu looked at the adorable little boy, the cuter he became. He wanted to tease him, "Want to play a game with Great-Grandpa?"
"Ah."
An An's eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously.
"Hey"
Grandpa Liu only meant to tease him, but he didn't expect the little guy to actually agree.
The old man stared blankly for a few seconds, then a hint of smugness welled up inside him.
The old man's chess skills were not good. When playing chess with the child's father, even if Gu Bin tried to let him win, he still lost more often than he won.
He must regain his dignity through his son.
"Xiao Bin, quickly move aside and let An An out."
The old man wanted to show off his chess skills to the younger generation, but he couldn't wait any longer and waved them away.
"What kind of chess can a 5-year-old play? Let me play with you."
Gu Bin could easily see through the old man's little scheme, deliberately dragging his feet and delaying.
“An’an likes his grandpa and wants to play chess with him, so I’ll play a few games with him.”
The old man patted An'an's little head affectionately, earnestly expressing his doting affection for his great-grandson.
"An'an, do you really want to play chess?"
Gu Bin then turned his gaze to An An.
"Ah."
An'an didn't like to talk, but she nodded her little head vigorously to show that she really wanted to.
"Ok."
Gu Bin couldn't bear to refuse, so he rearranged the chess pieces and switched places with his son.
"An'an, come here, let your great-grandfather teach you how to play chess."
Sixth Grandpa was satisfied, and his wrinkled face beamed with joy.
"Clap."
An'an didn't stand on ceremony. Before the old man could finish speaking, she picked up a white piece and placed it on the chessboard.
Grandpa Liu was even happier to see that he was playing so skillfully, and his eyes crinkled with laughter.
An old man and a young boy played several rounds of chess on the board.
Before long, the old man stopped laughing.
An'an plays chess very quickly, with a more aggressive style than his father, as if he doesn't think things through. He follows his father's moves exactly as they come.
He seemed a bit reckless, but this put him in a dilemma.
The game of chess was deadlocked before it was even halfway through.
Looking at the half of his lost empire, the old man was on the verge of tears, and it took him a long time to accept the fact that he had lost.
"An'an, come on, let's play a game with Daddy."
Gu Bin was no less surprised than the old man. He saw things more clearly from an outsider's perspective, and therefore found it even more unbelievable.
An'an isn't a child at heart, playing chess haphazardly, which is why she accidentally won against her great-grandfather.
Instead, he remained focused throughout, thinking of solutions and adapting to changing circumstances.
His son's amazing talent also piqued his interest.
What could be more joyful than seeing children grow up?
So what if we lose?
No matter how smart he is, he is still his son.
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"Xiyu, come and see! An'an is playing chess with his dad."
"Erbao is amazing, he beat Great-Grandpa."
"You wouldn't believe it, An'an, who doesn't talk much, is actually the smartest of the four babies."
"Not speaking doesn't mean you're not smart; maybe you're just too smart, that's why you don't like to talk."
"I've never seen anything like it. Who would believe that such a young child can play chess?"
"Being able to play chess is nothing special. The key is to play well, on par with his father. That's the important thing. Xiaobin was the top scorer in the province back then. If he can beat him, this kid will be extraordinary. He might actually do some scientific research and become a scientist in the future."
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Lin Xiyu was cutting paper inside the house when she could hear the commotion in the courtyard through the window.
Grandma Gu was so excited that she kept shouting at the top of her lungs, urging her to come out quickly.
The three caregivers also joined in the fun, deliberately trying to make the old lady happy.
"They're here, they're here!"
She didn't take it seriously at first, thinking it was just a game of chess, what was there to get excited about?
Looking out from inside the house, she saw Gu Bin's furrowed brows and finally understood where the old lady's excitement came from.
Gu Bin's expression had never been so solemn before.
This person usually has a carefree and nonchalant expression, as if nothing bothers him.
At this moment, you can tell from the depth of his furrowed brows—so furrowed you could practically trap a mosquito—that he wasn't in a very good mood.
It's estimated that he was driven to the brink by his son, and unable to fight back, he had no choice but to give up and admit defeat.
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"When did An'an learn to play chess?"
Seeing this, she felt secretly relieved, but also couldn't help but feel a sense of pride as a mother.
An'an was quiet and reserved from a young age, and her mother was worried that her son's premature birth might have caused his brain development to be delayed.
In hindsight, she had worried for nothing.
An'an is not only not stupid, but also very smart.
At least from a chess perspective, very few people could have pushed his father to this level.
"We weren't specifically taught that, were we?"
"This child is smart; he learned it on his own."
When the three nannies saw her come out, they all took a few steps back to make room for her.
"An'an is so smart!"
Lin Xiyu squeezed to the front, looked at her beloved son, and couldn't stop smiling.
"Are you happy now?"
Grandma Gu chuckled and teased her, "I was always worried that An'an would inherit your personality and not be very smart."
"Happy."
Lin Xiyu nodded honestly, without showing any intention of being modest.
Look at how smug she is!
Grandma Gu was amused and turned to Sister Huang and the other two, saying, "My son has finally made her proud. Luckily, he doesn't have a tail, or his tail would be wagging too."
"Hahaha."
The three of them, including Sister Huang, were amused by Grandma Gu's rare humor and laughed heartily.
"A draw." Grandpa Liu's excited voice rang out, drawing the attention of the onlookers back to the father and son playing chess.
Gu Bin secretly felt lucky that he had managed to salvage the situation at the last moment.
“An’an is so great, she tied with her dad.”
Lin Xiyu immediately hugged her son and kissed his soft, chubby cheeks.
"whee."
An'an loves it when his mother praises him; his eyes crinkle into crescent moons when he smiles.
"If this child is properly nurtured, he will have a bright future."
Grandpa Liu now believed it too; An'an really did know how to play chess, and he hadn't just won by accident.
"An'an."
Grandma Gu seized the opportunity to coax her great-grandson: "Besides playing chess, what else can you do?"
An'an fell silent again, seemingly disdainful of answering the question.
"If you don't want to talk about it, then don't."
Grandma Gu tried to salvage the situation by saying, "The child is still young, and interests can be cultivated gradually. We can explore them little by little, and maybe we'll have new surprises every day."
I'll go buy some children's extracurricular books tomorrow.
Lin Xiyu said happily, "An'an is so smart, he might learn to read early too. Learning some extracurricular knowledge in advance will be good for developing his intelligence."
"Reading books alone is too boring."
Gu Bin perked up and chimed in with a smile, "It would be best to take him out more often to broaden his horizons."
How about this?
Lin Xiyu's mind lit up with a smile: "The children will be starting primary school in a year. Once they start primary school, they won't have as much time to go out and play. Why don't we take them on a trip around the country before they start school, so they can see the beautiful landscapes of our motherland?"
I think it's a good idea.
Gu Bin, showing his doting love for his wife, immediately made the decision: "It's decided then. I'll arrange it. Our family will have a happy and spontaneous trip."
"You may go."
Grandma Gu was willing but unable to go: "I'm too old, so I won't go."
"Grandma, go ahead."
Lin Xiyu deliberately mentioned Rui Rui and said with a smile, "It would be great if the whole family went out to play together, especially in southern Xinjiang, where the scenery is beautiful. We can also go to my older brother's place for a few days. Rui Rui will definitely be very happy to see us."
"They're a military base. Are they going to let us in?"
Grandma Gu was tempted again when she heard about her great-grandson.
"Applying in advance is possible."
Gu Bin said confidently, "Let me tell my brother first that our first stop on our trip around the country will be in southern Xinjiang."
"Sixth brother, would you like to go?"
Grandma Gu then looked at Sixth Grandpa, seeking his opinion.
"Sixth Grandfather must go."
Gu Bin spoke up before Sixth Grandpa could: "Lele cries if she doesn't see Sixth Grandpa for a day."
Sixth Grandfather: "."
I told them to go have fun, and I wouldn't get involved, so I swallowed my anger.
"alright."
Grandma Gu seemed to agree reluctantly, but in the short time it took to speak, she had already flown far away.
The old lady was overjoyed at the thought of meeting her beloved great-grandson, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.
"Our family, including Sister Huang and the others, consists of eleven people."
Lin Xiyu counted on her fingers: "After getting off the plane, we'll rent a minibus, drive ourselves, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of southern Xinjiang along the way."
Gu Bin said with a hint of regret: "Minibuses are not as comfortable as motorhomes, but unfortunately, motorhomes can't seat so many people."
"You and your family go, we won't go."
Upon hearing this, Sister Liu hurriedly waved her hand.
"The babies are all grown up now, they don't need us to follow them anymore."
Sister Xu and Sister Huang echoed her sentiments, a hint of melancholy flashing in their eyes as they spoke.
The three of them have been taking care of the babies since they were born, and over the past five years, they have come to regard them as their own children.
The thought of my babies growing up and no longer needing me inevitably fills me with a sense of reluctance.
"My three sisters, please don't be so formal."
Lin Xiyu was very understanding: "Our whole family, with the elderly and the young, is counting on you. The farther we go on our trip, the more we can't be careless. We have to keep a close eye on the children. The four little rascals are so naughty. It's better with you here. If it were just Gu Bin and me, we would be exhausted."
"It's not just the little brat, but also the old man and the old woman."
Gu Bin also smiled and said, "Xi Yu and I have other things to do. Although we want to travel all over the country, we can't stay away from home forever. If something happens along the way, we will have to come back. The elderly and children can't come with us and suffer the fatigue. When we are temporarily away, we will have to trouble you. Please take good care of them."
"What's the trouble?"
"Mr. Gu, you're too kind."
"Taking care of children is our duty, it's what we should do."
The three nannies felt reassured, and their worries vanished.
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The trip was settled, and the family started getting busy, packing, taking time off work, and handing things over.
When Wu Meng heard that they were going to travel all over the country, she felt envious again.
"You guys are so unfair, leaving me all alone while you go out and have fun."
"Why don't you just quit?"
Lin Xiyu smiled and advised, "Take a break and come with us?"
"I'd like to!"
Wu Meng complained with a long face: "There are so many things to do at the training institution, we're so busy we barely have time to breathe. It's not as easy as you say, that you can just pack up and leave."
"Being busy is good, it makes money."
Lin Xiyu changed tactics, teasing her with a smile: "I think you don't not want to go on a trip, you're just afraid of missing out on making money, right?"
"You understand me best."
Wu Meng chuckled and shamelessly admitted it.
"You're obsessed with money."
Lin Xiyu gave her a knowing look: "The training institution has been developing rapidly in the past two years and has made you a lot of money. Are you still not satisfied with making enough? You're always leaning on it and won't let yourself rest for a while."
Wu Meng said confidently, "I've only just started to get rich. If I don't seize this opportunity, it will be difficult to make money again once this opportunity is over."
Lin Xiyu suppressed a laugh and said, "You'll just keep chasing after money."
"Why don't you take Nuannuan with you?"
Seeing her busy packing her luggage, Wu Meng felt a pang of sadness.
Are you willing to do that?
Lin Xiyu paused, then smiled and asked, "We're going to be gone for a long time, maybe half a year or more before we come back."
"let it go."
Wu Meng was just saying it; she would never really bear to let her daughter leave for so long.
Lin Xiyu smiled knowingly and continued to pack her luggage.
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When traveling, adults can travel light, just packing their clothes.
Children are different.
Grandma Gu was exceptionally thoughtful, making a special list of all the luggage items the babies would need for their daily lives, including everything from clothing and food to shelter and transportation. She even wanted to bring along their everyday spoons and bowls.
"We don't need a spoon and a bowl, do we?"
Gu Bin was both amused and exasperated: "The restaurant has these things, there's no need to bring your own."
"No matter how clean the dishes and utensils are outside, they can never be as clean as your own."
Grandma Gu insisted on taking him, and wouldn't listen to anyone's advice.
Having no other choice, Gu Bin could only ask Sister Huang to pack it up and put it in her suitcase.
On the day she left, Grandma Gu was alone, but she brought three extra-large suitcases, which were heavy and looked particularly conspicuous.
The babies, dressed in identical little outfits and carrying their own backpacks, gathered around their parents, chasing and laughing happily.
"Let's go, let's go to southern Xinjiang."
With a wave of his hand, Gu Bin led his entire family away from the small courtyard, embarking on a journey around the country.