That night, Xi Jiu finally got his wish and stayed at Yu Garden to have dinner with the Ruan Family Members.
By the time dinner was over, it was almost seven in the evening. Normally, Ruan Fengmian would have already shown Xi Jiu the door according to usual practices. However, tonight's all-fish feast was prepared by the Chef of the Xi Family, and Ruan Fengmian found it hard to ask him to leave after eating their food.
So, after dinner, Xi Jiu stayed calmly to play chess with Grandpa Ruan, despite Ruan Fengmian's murderous glare.
The old man and the youth sat on the sofa in the living room, facing each other across the chessboard.
With his right hand holding a chess piece, Xi Jiu interlocked fingers with Ruan Qi using his left. Although his attention seemed to be on the chessboard, he noticed instantly whenever Ruan Qi made any small movements.
"Jiujiu, pass me the yogurt." The little girl leaning on his shoulder said while playing on her phone.
