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"Old Qin, Miss Shu has arrived."
When Shu Ran entered, she saw an elderly man with gray hair sitting on a sandalwood chair in the living room, his head lowered as if he were playing chess.
Hearing Uncle Jiang's call, the hand that was about to make a move paused in mid-air. He raised his head to look at the two figures approaching.
Behind Uncle Jiang was a graceful young girl who walked straight ahead without glancing around, her posture upright and exuding confidence.
Old Qin narrowed his deep and imposing eyes slightly, observing her calmly while pondering internally.
He had seen how his grandson had been over the years.
His temperament was unpredictable and difficult to understand, which was secondary.
There was also one point: he showed little interest in women.
This aspect had its pros and cons.
When Qin Xian first returned to the country to start his career, Old Qin was quite pleased to see him this way. After all, a man focused on his career should not be distracted by the allure of beauty; it could lead to significant mistakes.
However, as time went on, he became less pleased and even started to worry.
Qin Xian was almost thirty years old, yet there wasn't a single woman by his side.
At first, he thought his grandson was simply busy with work and had no thoughts in that regard.
Thus, Old Qin arranged several gatherings and various matchmaking opportunities. To his surprise, Qin Xian's reaction was exceptionally indifferent, showing almost no interest at all.
Old Qin felt uneasy and quickly tightened his supervision over the matter. However, after searching through all the prominent young ladies in S City, he still couldn't find anyone to his liking.
As a result, Qin Xian's attitude became increasingly indifferent. He hardly came to see him anymore, and it was rare to meet even once or twice a week.
Although he was Qin Xian's grandfather, he ultimately had no way to influence him. Just when he was about to give up, a rumor suddenly reached his ears: Qin Group had a Boss Lady.
Regardless of whether it was true or not, he was so excited that he couldn't sleep well that night. The next day, he hurriedly sent someone to inquire about it. Soon, he received news from his subordinate that Young Master Qin had taken a girl out for a movie and dinner a few days ago.
He sent someone to investigate the girl's background, but unexpectedly, he was stopped by Qin Xian.
In an unprecedented move, Qin Xian rushed over that evening to prevent him from interfering, declaring that if he did, he would never see his granddaughter-in-law again.
Old Qin had no choice but to compromise.
However, his curiosity only grew stronger. Who was this girl that could win over Qin Xian? Why was Qin Xian treating her so seriously and protecting her like a treasure?
After some speculation, he finally managed to extract the girl's name during a visit from Cao Yun one day.
Shu Ran.
At first, he thought the name sounded familiar, but gradually realized something was off—wasn't she Old Zhang's granddaughter?
Recalling that girl, Old Qin had to admit that his first impression of her was quite favorable. She was sensible and well-behaved, not pretentious at all—much better than Jiang Family's daughter who lacked grace.
Thus, he kept looking for opportunities to see this young lady again. Unfortunately, Qin Xian was too protective and had people watching over her at all times.
Left with no choice, he could only observe from a distance.
However, today he finally found an opportunity while Qin Xian was preparing for the Birthday Banquet. He pretended that Qin Xian had instructed A-Chang to bring Shu Ran to see him, and A-Chang did not suspect anything.
As for Shu Ran, it was even more coincidental; the excuse that Qin Xian casually fabricated last night just happened to be relevant today...
Everything aligned perfectly—timing, location, and people. Old Qin greeted with a smile and enthusiasm, "Shu Ran is here! Come over and play a game of chess with Grandpa."
Shu Ran did not notice anything unusual. She smiled lightly and sat down in front of Old Qin, sincerely wishing, "Grandpa Qin, happy birthday! I wish you longevity, happiness as vast as the East Sea, and a life as long as the South Mountain."
Old Qin laughed heartily, feeling extremely pleased, and repeatedly said "good, good, good."
Just as Shu Ran was about to take out her gift, she remembered that she had forgotten to bring it in her rush. However, she thought it wasn't a big deal since Old Qin's Birthday Banquet was still tonight.
"Grandpa Qin, Grandpa Zhang hasn't been feeling well lately. He couldn't come to your Birthday Banquet, so I wanted to express his apologies."
Old Qin inquired about Grandpa Zhang's health with concern. Remembering Grandpa Zhang's instructions not to let Old Qin worry about him on his birthday, Shu Ran answered briefly.
Old Qin nodded, finally putting his worries aside.
At this moment, the chessboard that Old Qin had been playing on was still set up on the table. He suggested that Shu Ran accompany him to finish this game.
Shu Ran did not refuse; she straightened her posture and focused intently on the game.
Old Qin was highly skilled at chess, displaying remarkable prowess. The board showcased a fierce confrontation between black and white pieces, all of which were his own strategic moves.
Shu Ran sat across from him, holding the white pieces.
Out of respect for his role as host and elder, Old Qin took the black pieces and made the first move.
Since the last game, although I can't say I fully understand him, I have grasped some aspects of his playing style.
It is sharp and swift, with fierce attacks.
However, at the beginning of this match, Old Qin deliberately took it easy on her, moving at a leisurely pace and keeping her in suspense.
From time to time, he would chat with her, but the topics were all related to her and Qin Xian.
For example:
How did Shu Ran meet our Qin Xian?
Well, it was at a friend's gathering.
Are Shu Ran and our Qin Xian in a romantic relationship now?
Ah? I suppose so.
What does Shu Ran think of our Qin Xian?
Um, he is a really nice person.
That was her response, but in her heart...
So when are you getting married?
As soon as that question was asked, Old Qin's hand firmly placed the piece down, successfully surrounding her white stones.
Only Shu Ran sat there with a confused expression.
Has she recently committed a marriage blunder or has staying up late made her look older?
Otherwise, why is everyone urging her to get married...
Shu Ran awkwardly smiled and was about to make up an excuse to respond: "Um, this..."
"Grandpa!"
Suddenly, an angry shout came from outside the door. Shu Ran blinked and turned to look at the entrance.
She was very familiar with the owner of that voice, Qin Xian.
Moreover, only Qin Xian would call Old Qin grandpa.
He stormed in with a furious expression, and before Shu Ran could react, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her from the chair behind him, clearly in a protective stance.
Shu Ran looked bewildered, not understanding his intentions.
He coldly questioned, "Grandpa, I already told you not to interfere in our matters. Why are you still doing this?"
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