In the study of the Qin family's old residence, Old Master Qin and Yu Lin sat facing each other at the table.
A chessboard is placed between the two players, with black and white pieces scattered around, creating a dynamic of competition and neither giving way to the other.
"You were a bit reckless today," Old Master Qin said slowly as he placed a piece on the board.
Yu Lin followed up with his move, replying, "If I were to tolerate their insults to my mother, I would be betraying the kindness she has shown me for raising me for over a decade."
Old Master Qin glanced at him, his expression unchanged. "A true man can bend and stretch. It's better to endure the calm and climb higher. Once you reach a height they can't reach, they won't dare to go west if you just say so. Isn't that better than indulging in a moment of verbal sparring?"
"But I want to enjoy this moment of verbal sparring, and I also want to trample them under my feet in the future." Yu Lin's eyes burned with a fiery light, making his still somewhat immature face shine brightly. "I am stronger than any of them!"
Grandpa Qin was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then burst into laughter, "You little rascal, your competitive spirit is quite reminiscent of my own back in the day!"
Yu Lin grinned and raised his chin: "Of course! I'm your own grandson!"
Old Master Qin was overjoyed, and the slight frown on his brow finally relaxed.
Yu Lin seized the opportunity to place a piece, pointed at the chessboard, and said, "Haha, I won!"
Old Master Qin raised an eyebrow and looked closely. It was true. He had been slightly distracted just now, and the kid had taken advantage of the situation.
Although he lost to a junior, he felt no shame or anger at all. On the contrary, he was very pleased and gave Yu Lin a few more pointers.
As the night deepened, Old Master Qin, being of advanced age, could not stay up late. As he drank, he unconsciously held his forehead and let out a hoarse cough.
Yu Lin quickly removed the chessboard and helped him to bed.
The private doctor rushed over to examine Grandpa Qin, confirmed that he was fine, and had just caught a chill from being exposed to the wind during the day. He prescribed some medicine, instructed the doctor to take it on time, and then left.
Old Master Qin fell into a deep sleep. Yu Lin carefully put away the medicine box and tucked him in.
Just as he pressed the doorknob, he heard a few low coughs behind him.
"Xiao Lin".
Yu Lin quickly turned around and stepped forward, "Hey, Grandpa, I'm here."
Old Master Qin turned to look at him, and said earnestly, "You should have realized by now that my health doesn't last much longer, and your uncles and aunts are no pushovers. They've been eyeing my private parts all along..." He raised his hand, interrupting Yu Lin before he could finish speaking, "You don't need to comfort me. I know my own body better than anyone. I just hope you can settle down as soon as possible and start taking over the affairs of the Qin family. Don't worry, as long as I'm alive, I won't let them bully you."
Yu Lin's nose tingled slightly, but he suppressed the burning desire in his eyes. "Grandpa, I will definitely not let you down!"
Grandpa Qin nodded with satisfaction, closed his eyes, and said, "Good child, go."
Yu Lin came out of the master bedroom, his expression having returned to calm. He went upstairs to return to his own room and happened to run into Zhang, the housekeeper of the old mansion.
"Butler Zhang, Grandpa caught a bit of a cold. The doctor prescribed a few extra boxes of medicine. I've written the dosage and time of administration on the boxes. If I'm not here during the day, please remind Grandpa to take it on time."
Butler Zhang bowed and said, "Yes, young master."
"Okay, then I'll leave it to you."
Butler Zhang was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. He glanced at Yu Lin in surprise and said, "Young Master, you don't need to be so polite. This is all I should do."
Yu Lin smiled but didn't say anything.
Just as the two were about to pass each other, Butler Zhang hesitated briefly, but immediately called out to Yu Lin.
"What is it?" He turned around in surprise.
Butler Zhang looked around, took a half step closer, and lowered his voice.
Before the young master left the Qin family, he entrusted me with a key for safekeeping. I thought—perhaps it was for you.
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