It was obvious that the uncle was joking.
But Old Master Chu couldn't help but glance at Lin Xiaoxiao, a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Lin Xiaoxiao gently shook her head, "Grandpa is going to have surgery in a while."
After the surgery, you can take the medicine she gave you, and over time the old injuries in your body will disappear.
Grandpa Chu's health improved thanks to Lin Xiaoxiao.
Lin Xiaoxiao didn't have an unlimited supply of medicine; she stopped giving it to him after seeing that Grandpa Chu's health had improved.
Old Master Chu understood and nodded.
"What kind of riddle are you two playing?" the uncle said, amused. "Could it be that you really have some kind of magic pill?"
Grandpa Chu laughed heartily, "Who knows, the little girl might actually have one."
Uncle: "???"
"Great-Grandpa... chew, chew, chew, take your medicine... chew, chew." Chu Xiaobao, while eating a biscuit, revealed that Grandpa Chu was taking medicine.
Uncle looked at Old Master Chu with a puzzled expression.
Grandpa Chu looked at Lin Xiaoxiao.
Lin Xiaoxiao said helplessly to her uncle, "Grandpa Chu is taking pills to strengthen his body and replenish his vital energy. I've also prepared some for you, but you can only start taking them after your surgery."
I originally planned to wait until my uncle finished his surgery before saying anything.
"Does that thing really work?" It's no wonder the uncle was doubtful. He had taken countless medicines but hadn't been able to heal his broken body, so he had long since given up hope.
They live one day at a time, taking it as it comes.
Grandpa Chu patted his chest. "Six months ago, my health wasn't much better than yours. Look at my physique now, isn't that convincing?"
Seeing his healthy body, the uncle was also envious.
At the same time, a sense of hope rose in his heart, and he couldn't help but look at Lin Xiaoxiao.
Lin Xiaoxiao reassured him, "Don't worry, Uncle. Although it doesn't have the ability to reverse aging, it can still heal hidden injuries."
"Grandpa believes it." Uncle nodded with a smile.
Believe it or not, his physical condition is what it is; every extra day he lives is a bonus.
"Grandpa Chu, you and Uncle can chat. I'll go check if my mom is awake yet." Lin Xiaoxiao didn't want to disturb the two old men's reminiscing and led Chu Xiaobao into the house.
Grandpa Chu immediately set up the chessboard, "Come, come, let me see your skills."
Uncle didn't back down either, slamming the cup down on the stone table. "If you lose, just don't complain."
Both of them were very confident in their chess skills.
The true test came on the chessboard. The two were evenly matched, with one taking back a move and the other cheating, almost ready to roll up their sleeves and fight.
After a long pause, Old Master Chu hesitated for a long time before finally placing his piece, "Are the little girl's parents Lu Mo and his wife?"
The moment he saw his uncle, what did Old Master Chu not understand?
The uncle nodded. "His name is Wen Mo now."
Disappointed with the Lu family, Wen Mo changed his surname, a move that was essentially no different from marrying into the Lu family.
Old Master Chu sighed, "Old Lu is so muddle-headed."
They were blinded by greed.
Twenty years ago, what we lost was more than just Wen Mo's son.
In his opinion, if Old Master Lu hadn't been so confused back then, the Lu family would have been thriving and becoming more and more prosperous every day.
Especially Lin Xiaoxiao, the granddaughter, is intelligent, quick-witted, and exceptionally capable. Losing her would truly be a loss for the Lu family.
Uncle chuckled, his eyes fixed on the chessboard. "Foolish? I think that old fellow is quite clever. His sons are fighting tooth and nail, while he just sits on the sidelines."
He only needs to lose one son to have a 50% chance of gaining a large fortune, ensuring the Lu family's meteoric rise.
Unexpectedly, a sudden fire destroyed his hopes.
This also shattered his hopes.
In the end, they suffered heavy casualties.
"If it weren't for that fire, that old man would probably still be laughing right now," the uncle said mercilessly.
Old Master Chu shuddered as he thought of the great fire from back then, and the bodies, large and small, that were pulled out of the fire. He picked up his teacup and took a sip of water, his hands trembling.
After calming down for a while, she asked, "The Lu family all say that Xiao Si started the fire, but I don't think Xiao Si is that kind of person. Is there something else going on?"
Back then, Wen Mo was known as the Fourth Master of the Lu Family, and the elders liked to call him Little Fourth.
"He didn't start the fire; he's just taking the blame for someone else." Uncle also took a sip of water and, taking advantage of Old Master Chu's inattention, quietly moved the chess pieces a little.
Grandpa Chu was still lost in his memories and didn't notice.
"There are indeed many suspicious points surrounding what happened back then..."
Uncle placed a white piece heavily and shouted, "I won this game!"
Grandpa Chu, who was drinking water, suddenly found water flowing directly from his nose. He quickly wiped it with a tissue, then stared at the chessboard with wide eyes and questioned, "Did you cheat? I remember placing this piece here, didn't I?"
Uncle suddenly disrupted the chessboard, saying, "You've got it wrong. Let's play again. We agreed on best of five, and I've already won two games."
If he hadn't disrupted the game, it would have been fine. Since Old Master Chu didn't see him tamper with the pieces, he would naturally assume that he had misremembered.
His hurried manner aroused suspicion in Old Master Chu.
In the following game, his two eyes took turns standing guard, keeping a close watch even while he drank water, refusing to give his uncle a chance.
Uncle: "......"
You're such a stickler for details, you know?
In the end, Uncle naturally lost. Old Master Chu waved his hand and said, "After you've recovered from your surgery, treat me to braised pork knuckle at the state-run restaurant."
This punishment was insignificant to Uncle.
"Please go ahead."
After the gambling game ended, the two casually played Gomoku, drank tea, chatted, and reminisced about the past.
Somehow, the conversation turned to Wen Jiarong.
There's a saying that goes something like this: some people are alive, but they are already dead; some people are dead, but they live on forever in people's hearts.
Those who can't forget Wen Jiarong are always those who have received his kindness or had contact with him.
Coincidentally, Old Master Chu was one of them.
"Sigh, to be honest, it's such a pity that your older brother died."
The momentum of the nationwide liberation was unstoppable. The moment Wen Jiarong surrendered without even fighting, it was destined that he would be assassinated by his superiors.
That guy was an all-rounder; whether it was leading troops into battle, developing the economy, or popularizing education, he did it better than others.
His political acumen and ability to assess situations are his survival wisdom.
However, on the standpoint of resisting the aggressors, they have always stood firmly on the side of the Chinese people.
He lived a life of luxury and loved to enjoy himself, but he did not plunder the people. Instead, he led them to develop the economy. When he was short of money, he would take it from the enemy's pocket. He deceived the people of the United States so much that they could not do anything about him.
The reason why Grandpa Chu knew Wen Jiarong was because during the joint war of resistance against Japan, they led their respective armies and spent more than ten months together on the battlefield.
Although that guy can be quite unreliable at times, you have to admit he does have a lot of charisma.
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