Joy of Life: The Mei Family's Son Grows Up

Chapter 53: Chess and Pai Gow

It was Fan Ruoruo who took the initiative to suggest coming over to say hello to Mei Chengan.

But when Fan Ruoruo found that there was no one at Mei Chengan's side, she asked her good friend to introduce her to him, saying that she was the guest on this trip and should meet the host first, otherwise it would be too rude. Mei Yuxi didn't think much about it and brought her over.

Mei Cheng'an raised his eyes and looked at Fan Ruoruo. She looked almost the same as in his memory, just a little smaller. After all, she was only twelve years old at that time. He inexplicably felt that it was a little funny.

Fan Ruoruo looked at Mei Chengan from a close distance and thought that he was quite good-looking, and should be only a little bit different from her brother. Although she had no idea what her brother looked like now, she thought he must be as handsome as he was when he was a child.

Mei Chengan spoke with a warm smile.

"Hello, Miss Fan."

The voice was pleasant, gentle and friendly. Fan Ruoruo commented in her heart, then folded her hands on her abdomen, slightly bent her knees and nodded.

"Meet Brother Mei."

Mei Chengan smiled and waved his hand.

"I don't have so many rules here. You are Yuxi's good friend, so you don't have to be so polite."

"Yes, Ruoruo will remember it." She doesn't care much about the rules, and this can also be written in the letter.

Mei Cheng'an glanced at Fan Ruoruo and turned his gaze to Mei Yuxi.

"Take good care of your good friend. If you need anything, just come to Hongshu. I've asked her to prepare food, drinks, and entertainment for you."

Mei Yuxi nodded happily. It was good to have a brother. She didn't have to worry about anything.

"I see."

After saying that, he turned and looked at Fan Ruoruo.

"Ruoruo, what do you want to play?"

Fan Ruoruo was lost in thought when she accidentally saw the chessboard next to the tea table. She was moved and spoke.

"Brother Mei is also good at Go?"

Mei Cheng'an was stunned for a moment and frowned inwardly. The implication of his instructions to his sister just now was that their conversation was over and they could just go and play by themselves from now on.

With Fan Ruoruo's intelligence, it is impossible for her not to hear this. Since she pretended not to understand, she must have other intentions. He was quite curious about what Fan Ruoruo wanted to do.

Mei Chengan shook his head.

"It's not a hobby, it's just a pastime when I'm bored."

Fan Ruoruo nodded and suggested with a smile.

"It seems that Brother Mei has nothing to do right now. It's boring to sit here idle. How about Ruoruo play a game of chess with Brother Mei?"

Mei Yuxi looked at Fan Ruoruo in shock. Is this still the good sister who refused to play Go when she asked her to? She actually took the initiative to suggest playing Go? And with a strange man she met for the first time? Ruoruo, what's wrong with you? You are not attracted to my brother, are you?

Fan Ruoruo ignored her good sister's inquiring gaze. She knew in her heart that her unusual words and actions today would definitely be noticed. For her brother's sake, she could not take care of so many things at the moment. She had her own considerations for suggesting playing Go. First of all, it didn't require so much talking. Secondly, playing Go can actually reveal many aspects of a person, including his mind, character, habits, and overall view. It would be fine if you couldn't play, but since you can, then she can easily and quickly find out some information that is not easy to find out.

Mei Chengan was even more curious when he heard Fan Ruoruo's proposal. Given Fan Ruoruo's personality, if she was just abrupt just now, now she was particularly abrupt. Her intention was too obvious. Was she targeting me? Why?

After looking at Fan Ruoruo with a deep gaze, Mei Chengan suddenly smiled and nodded.

"Okay."

Hongshu put the teapot on the tea table aside and placed the chessboard on it. Mei Chengan and Fan Ruoruo sat on both sides, and Mei Yuxi sat next to Fan Ruoruo to watch the game.

The two people guessed who would go first, Fan Ruoruo played the black pieces and Mei Chengan played the white pieces.

Fan Ruoruo started at the star position in the lower right corner, and Mei Chengan followed with a three-six small flying move to defend the corner. Fan Ruoruo made another move, and Mei Chengan followed suit. The two of them played very quickly at the beginning.

When it came to the middle of the game, Fan Ruoruo's chess moves slowed down and she took longer to think, but Mei Chengan remained calm. Considering the girl's face, Mei Chengan pretended to think for a while before making his move.

In fact, not long after the game started, Mei Cheng'an felt that Fan Ruoruo's chess skills were pretty good, but far inferior to Green Ant. It was not difficult for him to face her, and he could even give guidance in the next game if he wanted.

But he felt that it was unnecessary. Fan Ruoruo wanted to explore him through playing chess, and he also wanted to explore her purpose through playing chess. But as he played, he felt that he might be disappointed. The gap in chess skills between them was obvious, and he could not see more.

It also wastes time. Mei Cheng'an is not in a hurry to end the game. He gave up many chances to kill with one blow. He pressed forward step by step and then turned around and placed an idle piece at the critical moment just to adjust his chess shape to make it look more beautiful.

Fan Ruoruo became more and more frightened as the game went on. This man's attack was so swift and fierce that she was thrown into a panic. She almost lost miserably several times. Fortunately, this man's attack was not coherent and she was careful and cautious, so she only suffered a small loss. From this, it seems that this man's chess skills are comparable to hers, perhaps slightly stronger, which is also quite powerful.

One was serious, the other pretended to be serious, and the game came to an end unknowingly. White won by four and a third pieces, a small victory.

After admitting defeat, Fan Ruoruo was thoughtful and wrote some letters to her brother. She felt that she had gained a lot.

Mei Cheng'an watched his sister and Fan Ruoruo leave, shook his head and smiled, and asked Hongshu to put away the chessboard.

There was a burst of shouting and yelling coming from the lakeside. It turned out that Wang Qinian had caught another big fish and was struggling with it. Mrs. Wang Versace and her daughter, who were watching, were all exclaiming in surprise.

Mei Cheng'an leaned over to take a look. He estimated that there were already six or seven fish in the fish basket. It had only been a short while, but the fish were being caught quite quickly. Wang Qinian must have something.

Wang Qinian finally pulled up the fish. It was not small at all, about 60 to 70 centimeters long. At this moment, Wang Qinian faced a group of fans and started to fill the cup.

"Oh, that's nothing. I didn't even use any strength. If I wanted to, I could catch all the fish in this Autumn Leaf Lake."

Versace looked at Wang Qinian with admiration, he was so amazing.

Mei Chengan looked at him with contempt. It’s not the time when you were free just now, right?

Directly interrupt his spellcasting.

"Okay, these fish are big, enough for us to eat at noon. Stop fishing, take a rest and drink some tea."

Wang Qinian scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Alright, alright."

Everyone returned to the lounge area, sat down, and drank a few sips of tea.

Mei Chengan suggested that everyone play mahjong.

What he didn't expect was that Versace could do it, but Wang Qinian and his wife couldn't.

It's impossible to deal with Mei Chengan now.

"You don't even know how to play mahjong?" Wang Qinian said.

“I haven’t studied it.”

So you are only studying how to make money, right?

Mrs. Wang hugged Wang Badao.

"I've really never played it before. How about Cheng'an, can you give me some guidance?"

Mei Cheng'an thought of Bluebird and was about to say, "Why don't I find someone to guide you?"

Versace suddenly spoke.

"Let's play Pai Gow."

Mei Cheng'an sneered, they didn't even know how to play mahjong, let alone cards... Then he saw Wang Qinian and his wife nod.

"This is acceptable."

Mei Chengan: “…”

Targeting me, right?

Isn't Mahjong more popular than Pai Gow? Popular Mahjong won't be as popular as Pai Gow. What are you trying to do?
And you, Versace, shouldn't you be in school at your age? Who did you learn this kind of thing called Pai Gow from? Isn't there anyone in the Fan family to supervise you?

The key is.

I don’t know how to play Pai Gow.

Mei Cheng'an looked back at Hongshu, and Hongshu also shook her head, saying that she had never heard of it.

Mei Chengan spread his hands.

"Sorry, I only brought mahjong, not pai gow."

Versace waved his hand indifferently.

"It's okay, I brought it."

"..."

"I don't know how to play Pai Gow either."

Without waiting for Versace to speak, Wang Qinian spoke.

"It's very simple, Master Mei. With your intelligence, you can learn it after playing a few games. I'll explain the specific rules to you while we play."

"..."

Now that things have come to this, what else can Mei Chengan say?

Come.

Versace stood up and trotted back to his carriage. A moment later he came back with a deck of mahjong.

Versace first explained and demonstrated it to him. The rules did not sound difficult. It was just a matter of competing with the dealer. The names of some cards were just a bit complicated, so he had to familiarize himself with them.

After trying it twice, Mei Chengan had a rough idea in his mind. It's very simple, just start trying. I feel so strong now.

Seeing that Mei Cheng'an was fine, Versace spoke.

"You can't just play around, what should you bet on?"

Mei Chengan became interested and looked at the little brat.

"What do you want to bet on?"

"Money."

"Did you bring any money?"

Versace took off a purse from his waist and threw it on the table, making a crisp and dull sound. Wow! It’s a lot of money.

Mei Cheng'an nodded and looked at Wang Qinian and his wife.

The couple looked at each other, a hint of excitement flashed in their eyes, and then they nodded in unison. Mrs. Wang also took out a bag of money and gave some to Wang Qinian.

Mei Cheng'an glanced at Hongshu, and Hongshu also took out his purse and put it in front of him.

Okay, let’s get started.

Then Mei Cheng'an encountered unprecedented darkness in his life.

The good luck I had during the trial play is no longer there.

Each one is the smallest.

It can be said that he started going to jail from the very first time and continued to be imprisoned.

What about the other three?

Well, you finish your performance and I take the stage, the three of them take turns to be the dealer, each using their own methods and showing their special abilities, and the fight is evenly matched.

It can be said that both gods and ghosts are showing off, and only Mei Chengan, the unfortunate one, is getting beaten.

Mei Cheng'an can only transform into a ruthless money-making machine. He doesn't have to do anything. He has nothing to do with dealing cards or revealing cards. The other three players have done it for him. What else can he do? Just pay the money.

All of Sweet Potato’s money was lost, and now he’s losing Bluebird’s. Why are you in such a hurry? Don’t you still have Cucumber and Green Ant?

Mei Yuxi and Fan Ruoruo also came over. When Fan Ruoruo saw several people playing Pai Gow, her eyebrows immediately raised and she glared at the back of Versace's head. She knew it was Versace who proposed it. She had discovered Pai Gow when she came here. Just wait and see how I'll deal with you when I get home.

Mei Cheng'an noticed someone coming and looked up at Fan Ruoruo.

Fan Ruoruo also looked over at the same time, and the two of them looked at each other. Fan Ruoruo was shocked.

What a numb look that was.

(End of this chapter)