If the repeated defeats in the past made Qu Feiyan feel as if Chu Qinghe had dragged her intelligence to the ground and trampled on her, then...

So now, seeing that Dongfang Bubai is also like this is enough to show that it's not that they are too bad, but that Chu Qinghe's chess skills are too high.

Thinking about it this way, Qu Feiyan immediately felt much more at peace.

Upon hearing Qu Feiyan's laughter, Dongfang Bubai turned to face her expressionlessly.

As a few notes were lifted, that indifferent expression instantly came into Qu Feiyan's view.

In an instant, Qu Feiyan realized that her smile just now had been a bit too unrestrained.

After Qu Feiyan gave Dongfang Bubai a flattering smile, Dongfang Bubai looked at Chu Qinghe again, clearly showing a hint of unwillingness to admit defeat, and said, "Again!"

However, Chu Qinghe shook his head in the face of Dongfang Bubai's unwavering determination despite setbacks.

"Never mind, it's getting late, let's talk about it tomorrow!"

As he spoke, Chu Qinghe stood up.

As he turned to walk back into the room, Chu Qinghe shook his head and said, "Life is truly as lonely as snow, and the higher you climb, the colder it gets!"

The joy and pride in his voice were almost undisguised.

This left Qu Feiyan and Dongfang Bubai behind them speechless.

Frustrated, Qu Feiyan tore the note off her forehead, but instead of throwing it away, she said fiercely, "Just wait, I'll make sure you have these notes stuck on you tomorrow too."

After saying this, Qu Feiyan greeted Dongfang Bubai politely before turning and walking into her room.

After the two returned to their rooms, Dongfang Bubai's true energy suddenly burst forth from his body.

Under the influence of this true energy, the paper strips that were originally pasted on Dongfang Bubai's forehead were instantly torn off, revealing Dongfang Bubai's original beautiful face.

With a slight lift of his right hand, the note that had been stuck to Dongfang Bubai's forehead fell into Dongfang Bubai's hand.

Looking at the stack of slips of paper in his hand, Dongfang Bubai pondered for a few moments before letting out a soft hum.

"Sticker strips are childish things only little kids play with."

However, after speaking, Dongfang Bubai did not casually throw away the notes or tear them up with his inner energy.

Instead, like Qu Feiyan, she put the item into her bosom and slowly got up to walk towards her room.

However, when they were halfway there, Dongfang Bubai paused, turned his head slightly, and glanced at the room where Chu Qinghe was.

A few breaths later, he turned his gaze away and walked back to his room.

Under the bright moonlight and the surrounding candlelight, a slight smile appeared on Dongfang Bubai's lips.

Inside the room, after shaking out all the medicinal powder from his sleeves, Chu Qinghe finally took off his clothes.