In a small villa in the mountains, two people who were playing chess were also discussing the upcoming guests.

"Since you praised her so highly, I am curious about this little girl."

The person who spoke was the person that Nuannuan and the others were going to meet this time, Ji Shiyuan.

He looked younger than Qin Zerun sitting opposite him, and had an indescribable carefree air about him, like the carefree swordsman who roamed the world in martial arts novels.

Although his hair has been streaked with white and his skin bears the marks of time, his youthful demeanor can still be vaguely seen from his face.

Qin Zerun looked at him expressionlessly and held down the hand that was trying to take back his move.

"You lousy chess player. You're always like this. You regret your move when you can't win!" Qin Zerun was furious. Playing chess with this old guy was the most annoying thing!

Ji Shiyuan showed no sign of shame when he was caught. Instead, he smiled cheekily. "Oh, oh, we have known each other for many years. You also know that I am not good at chess. So, just give in to me. If you take a step back, the world will be bigger."

Qin Zerun couldn't help but spit. Ji Shiyuan was quite capable to force a serious and conservative old man like him into this state.

"You lousy chess player, you know you're no good, yet you always put out your lousy chessboard every time I come. Don't regret your moves! Even elementary school students know this, but you don't know that you always regret eighty or ninety times in a game, and yet you still can't beat me!"

Ji Shiyuan also stared at him - "What are you talking about! When have I ever regretted my move before? You're kidding, I've won many times, okay?"

This is a perfect display of the shamelessness of refusing to admit one's mistakes.

Qin Zerun pointed at him for a long time without saying a word. Although he had known about Ji Shiyuan's bad character for a long time, he was still angry.

"You...you..."

Before he could finish his words, he saw a cute little furry head poking in from the door. When it saw him, its big black and white eyes lit up instantly.

"Teacher Qin, you are here too——"

The little girl's voice was so soft that Qin Zerun immediately gave up talking to Ji Shiyuan and sat on the chair, putting on his airs.

Ji Shiyuan curled his lips at his pretentious appearance and muttered something softly.

He turned and looked at the little apprentice introduced to him by Qin Zerun.

The first time I saw Nuan Nuan.

Good boy, take another look.

Your eyes are so bright, look at them again!

Then I couldn't take my eyes off her. This little girl looks... so much like a soft little animal.

Ji Shiyuan has a little secret that everyone around him knows: he loves fur and cuteness.

I can't resist those furry and cute creatures.

Even though he was scratched by cats many times, he would always forget the pain after the wound healed, and whenever he saw a kitten on the street, he couldn't help but want to touch it.

Of course, those bad-tempered and wild wild cats don't like him either.

"Ahem...are you the student that Teacher Qin introduced to me?"

Ji Shiyuan also stood up straighter to make himself look less indecent.

You have to leave a good impression in front of your future apprentice.

At the first meeting, Ji Shiyuan had already secretly labeled Nuannuan as his apprentice.

As long as this little cutie is not too stupid, he is willing to accept it!

He also believed that this student who was introduced to him by Qin Zerun, the old man with a sharp eye, might not only be smart, but also very smart.

Nuan Nuan stood in front of him and nodded obediently - "Hello, Teacher Ji, my name is Gu Nuan Nuan."

Gu Mingli and Su Ran, who came with Nuannuan, also nodded in agreement.

Ji Shiyuan nodded with a smile - "If you want to be my apprentice, you must pass my test. I have a zither here, just play a song for me first."

Nuannuan said yes, and then walked to the guqin that had been placed there. She could play many songs very skillfully. This time, Nuannuan chose the song she was best at, which was cheerful and relaxing.

Ji Shiyuan sat in a chair and listened quietly. Listening to the cheerfully jumping notes, his fingers couldn't help but follow the rhythm, and the corners of his mouth began to rise unconsciously.

The others were in a similar situation, and their moods became much more relaxed as they listened to the music.

After she finished playing, Nuannuan looked at Ji Shiyuan eagerly.

Ji Shiyuan was staring at by such a pair of beautiful, bright eyes, and he almost couldn't help but cover his heart in front of everyone.

So... so cute!!

"Hey... Not bad, Nuannuan, come here."

Nuannuan walked over obediently and called out "Teacher Ji" softly.

Ji Shiyuan: Where is my tea? I will start my apprenticeship now!

Qin Zerun gave him a look that almost made his eyes cramp.

Be reserved in front of children, be reserved, old dog!

Ji Shiyuan finally stopped himself from saying, "Why don't you become my disciple now?"

It's too hasty, too hasty. If he accepts him as a disciple like this, won't the disciple think he has no ability?

That won’t work…

"Nuannuan, can you play chess?"

Nuan Nuan glanced at the chessboard and nodded - "Yes, I do. When I'm at home, I often play chess with Grandpa."

Ji Shiyuan's eyes lit up instantly - "Then... one plate?"

Nuan Nuan——"Okay."

Qin Zerun——"…" It's over. After this game of chess, can you still take this disciple away?

Qin Zerun was completely disheartened. He hated himself for not putting the chess piece away before Nuannuan and the others arrived!

Ji Shiyuan didn't think there was anything wrong with inviting a little kid to play chess. Instead, he righteously asked Qin Zerun to leave.

"Old Qin, you are sitting in my little... Nuan Nuan's seat. Go away."

It was a close call, I almost blurted out the word "little apprentice".

Qin Zerun walked away with a glare on his face—"You...you idiot!"

Ji Shiyuan immediately became unhappy - "Why are you attacking me personally? I'm not playing chess with you."

Nuannuan looked at Teacher Qin curiously.

Qin Zerun——"Ah, I'm sorry to trouble you later."

Nuannuan was confused and didn't understand what Teacher Qin meant.

But soon...she understood.