Chapter 104 - Were Back (1/2)

Chen Mu's parents were having their gardening routine when Chen Mu brought everyone else home. He whispered, ”Shhhh, give them a surprise.”

Chen Nan, Susu and Ariana nodded and followed closely from behind as they snuck to the garden area. They covered their eyes as they prepared their hearts for the fluffs that they were about to witness.

Except, it was much quieter than expected. Chen Mu was the first to uncover his eyes to see what was going on. When he did, he saw his mother staring intently at a Chinese chess board game while his father sipped his tea calmly.

Chen Ting laughed, ”Your turn.”

”I know that! Give me another minute! It wont make you lose a strand of hair by waiting!” She observed every chess piece that she had and then at his. Back and forth, her minute became another five minutes.

”You see, I wouldn't lose a strand of hair... I'll lose every strand of hair by the time you make a move at this rate.” He teased and purposely supported his chin using his palm as he watched his wife think of which move to play.

”If you keep distracting me, then I guarantee you that I'll shave you bald.” She responded jokingly. Very quickly, his hands reached for his hair and covered it, ”spare my already slow growing hair.”

”Wow! Uncle is very evil.” Susu made silent ”tsk” sounds and shook her head. Ariana squinted from where Susu was standing and instantly agreed after getting a clearer view of the game, ”very scheming, indeed.”

”Huh?” Chen Mu and Chen Nan looked at the girls with such confused faces. They didn't see anything wrong with the chess match.

”No matter what moves that Auntie makes, she will end up losing because he already trapped her.” Susu explained.

”Yep. It's like fatal at every corner. Uncle must enjoy setting this trap...” Ariana continued watching the old couple to see how the game would end even though the results are predictable.

”Xin Ya, how about we-” Chen Ting was about to suggest restarting the whole game over, but she made a move. Her finger pressed roughly against one of her pieces and she grinned as she moved it sideways, ”I win!”

”Pfffft, what do you think this is? The beach where crabs walk sideways? Since when do horses run sideways? This move doesn't count!” Chen Ting laughed heartily at his wife's way of cheating.

”Who says horses can't go sideways? Hm? Tell me!” Xin Ya has caught his sly trick since the first game, but managed to fall into his tricks all the time. Since he used his psychological strategies to win, she could make direct attacks too!

”Uhmm.. I.. Uh....” Chen Ting reached for his tea and coughed lightly when he couldn't find words to talk back to his wife.

”Exactly~ And, who makes the rules in this house?” She crossed her arms and smiled at him.

”You...”

”Good, good. So when I say horses could go sideways, is it possible?” She asked him once again.

”Of course! Not just sideways. Even if you say horses could fly and throw up birds and rainbows, it will all be possible!” He could only blame himself for being a doting wife slave. 'Who told me to vow to always dote on her and let her win?' he silently reviewed the words in his mind that slapped him across his face.

”So that makes it... me, 10 points and you 0 points~~” She cheerfully hummed as she drew a tally mark on the chalkboard on the side.

”Pffft, oh my! Auntie and uncle are sweet as always! So adorable!” Susu and Ariana giggled while exchanging their thoughts.