The Chu Family Compound.
"Hey, sister-in-law!"
As soon as Ye Nian'an and the others returned, Chu Xin'er heard the commotion and immediately approached them with a gossipy look on her face.
"How did it go when Ye Sheng went to the Shen family to propose marriage today? Did he pass Uncle Shen's test?"
Mentioning this, Ye Nian'an's eyes lit up with a smile: "I guess we're halfway through."
She briefly recounted Ye Sheng's visit to the Shen family that day.
When Chu Xin'er heard Shen Weijun's bizarre condition that Ye Sheng must win thirty games of chess before he would marry his daughter to him, her jaw dropped in astonishment.
Thirty plates?!
Chu Xin'er clicked her tongue and said, "Does Uncle Shen agree or disagree? I heard Shuling say that her father used to be a big shot in the business world, and his chess skills were top-notch."
"Even an ordinary person can't beat him with a three-stone handicap! Isn't this just deliberately making things difficult for people?"
Chi Xinyao came out and heard about this, and she also felt it was a long shot.
Only Ye Nian'an remained calm and composed, a knowing smile in her eyes.
“Xin’er, Mom, don’t worry. Uncle Shen has actually agreed.”
Ye Nian'an analyzed calmly, "If he really disagreed at all, he wouldn't have given Third Brother this opportunity in the first place. He would have coldly kicked him out from the very beginning."
"His suggestion to play chess was actually a disguised way of testing Third Brother."
"Uncle Shen used to be a famous businessman in Haicheng. What did he value most? Intelligence, courage, and a broad perspective on life."
"Don't let my third brother's usual carefree and irresponsible appearance fool you. He's quick-witted, a natural-born businessman."
"Uncle Shen made this request so that he could take the opportunity of playing chess to patiently get to know Third Brother better and see what kind of person he really is."
“As long as Third Brother can remain calm and show enough sincerity and wisdom, I believe that Uncle Shen will completely recognize him in less than thirty rounds.”
Ye Nian'an said confidently, "Besides, Third Brother already won the first game today."
"That's true..."
Even Chu Xin'er, who always loved to bicker with Ye Sheng, nodded in agreement this time, a thoughtful expression on her face.
"Although Brother Ye Sheng has a sharp tongue, he's definitely got a brilliant mind. It seems... our family will soon have some good news again!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the creaking sound of bicycle brakes came from the courtyard gate.
Immediately afterwards, a gentle voice came in.
"Slow down, watch your footing."
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Ye Yao carefully helping Leng Siqing off the bicycle.
Leng Siqing's ankle was bandaged, and she walked with a limp, her face showing a hint of embarrassment.
Ye Yao's gentle and refined face was now filled with undisguised heartache and anxiety.
He half-supported and half-carried, practically shielding Leng Siqing entirely in his arms.
The way they were handling it was as if they were protecting a rare treasure.
He helped Leng Siqing sit down on a stone bench in the courtyard, while gently inquiring about her well-being.
"Does it still hurt? Did you get jostled on the road?"
"Siqing, don't move, I'll go get you a cup of hot water."
This meticulous care left everyone in the courtyard stunned.
Chu Xin'er was the first to ask, "Oh dear, Siqing, what's wrong with you?"
Leng Siqing said shyly, "I accidentally twisted my ankle..."
Ye Yao looked at Ye Nian'an and earnestly asked, "Niannian, Siqing twisted her ankle while helping me. The doctor said she needs to rest for the next few days and can't put weight on it."
"I'll go to the school tomorrow to ask for leave for her. Please take good care of her these next few days."
“After I get off work, I will come over every day to check on her.”
This series of words contains a tremendous amount of information!
"Come and check on me every day"?
Ye Nian'an and Chu Xin'er exchanged a glance, and the gossip fire in their eyes was instantly ignited, burning fiercely!
Something's up! Something really big is going on!
After Ye Yao finished giving his instructions, he carefully reminded Leng Siqing a few more times, "Don't move around," and "Say it if it hurts." Then, under the meaningful gazes of everyone, he awkwardly pushed his bicycle away.
Ye Yao had just left.
Immediately after, Chu Xin'er sprang up from the stone bench and pounced on Leng Siqing's side with lightning speed!
"Siqing, what happened!"
"What do you mean 'I accidentally twisted my ankle while helping out'? You were helping Ye Yao? Helping him with what? When did you two start secretly working together behind our backs?!"
This barrage of questions, like a machine gun, made Leng Siqing's already flushed cheeks bleed even more.
"I...I didn't..."
Leng Siqing waved her hands nervously, instinctively casting a pleading look at Ye Nian'an.
Ye Nian'an slowly walked over with her teacup and sat down next to Leng Siqing.
They seem to be trying to mediate a fight, but in reality they are fanning the flames.
"Xin'er, don't get so excited, you'll scare Siqing."
Ye Nian'an patted Chu Xin'er's hand, then turned to Leng Siqing, her tone as gentle as if she were coaxing a little rabbit: "Siqing, don't be afraid, tell us what happened? Your older brother... didn't bully you, did he?"
One played the good cop, the other the bad cop, and their collaboration was seamless.
Forced by their posture, Leng Siqing knew she couldn't escape today and had no choice but to surrender.
She kept her head down and recounted in detail what had happened that evening.
When Chu Xin'er heard Ye Yao's solemn promise, "After you graduate, I will pursue you openly and honestly," she slapped her thigh excitedly, her eyes sparkling!
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