Next, Zheng Zong began to lecture on all sorts of difficult, professional Go terminology.

All that talk of large skips, large dragons, major connections, large eyes, and large territories left Yan Gui, Li Shouzhong, and the other doctors with their heads spinning.

However, they weren't fazed and countered with a variety of medical jargon, educating the Go players on Xu Lai's great contributions to the medical field.

In a corner, a middle-aged doctor was speaking earnestly to a pretty, 8-dan female Go player about postnatal care. The female player blushed at the conversation. She was only thirty, had never been in a relationship, and was still single. Having a baby was still a distant thought.

Wait a minute... This guy isn't an obstetrician; he's a veterinarian. He was discussing... postnatal care for a sow? You're the pig!

The female Go player couldn't help but glare fiercely at the middle-aged veterinarian in front of her.

"Hmm?" The vet was taken aback. Seeing the look of keen interest in the young lady's eyes, he figured she must be quite knowledgeable. Thrilled as if he'd found a kindred spirit, he began to speak with even more enthusiasm.

"The way these cultured people argue is really unique," Liu Nanwei's eyes sparkled as she cracked sunflower seeds, exclaiming in amazement.

"..." Zhou Feng had a headache. Was this really the time to be a spectator? He had to admit, ever since Liu Nanwei got married, she had really started to let herself go. She was a far cry from the cold, aloof person she used to be...

But as both a Go enthusiast and a psychologist, Zhou Feng felt compelled to step forward. "Esteemed seniors, please listen to me," he advised. "Let's all calm down and have a proper discussion."

"Are you even a doctor?" Yan Gui pointed at Zhou Feng's nose and scolded, "Siding with a bunch of Go players, how disgraceful!"

"I heard you're a fan of Ke Ji," Zheng Zong said gravely. "If you berate this old fool Yan Gui for me, I'll have my disciple personally teach you how to play Go. All the way to Amateur 6-dan."

Personal coaching...

Far away in the Dongli University Go club, Ke Ji, who was discussing the art of Go with club president Lu An, shuddered inexplicably.

Why am I covered in goosebumps? Is some scoundrel out to get me!?

「…」

CRUNCH.

Liu Nanwei, who was enjoying the drama, cracked another handful of sunflower seeds. After watching for a long while, she slowly reminded them, "Argue all you want, but Director Xu left some time ago."

Xu Lai was gone? The two feuding parties were stunned. They looked around, and after confirming Xu Lai's absence, they simply stared at each other, utterly baffled.

"This is all your fault," Yan Gui said gloomily. "I was supposed to report a research finding to Director Xu today."

"No, it's your fault," Zheng Zong retorted, equally annoyed. "We still had questions we wanted to ask Mr. Xu."

Just like that, the argument started all over again.

「…」

Finding the clinic too noisy, Xu Lai left and took a stroll through the Dongli University campus. To be honest, aside from the brief tour Su Daiyi had given him on his first day, he hadn't really explored the place. As one of the top private universities in the country, Dongli University had a beautiful campus.

Xu Lai sat in a pavilion by the artificial lake, staring blankly at the calm water.

Being handsome really comes with its own set of problems.

In the single hour he had been sitting there, three groups of female students had come over to talk to him... and one male student. After Xu Lai tactfully explained that he already had a family, the students all left in disappointment.

"Brother-in-law?"

A crisp, surprised voice called out. Xu Lai turned to see Yu Xiaoxiao and Li Li, though Ruan Lan wasn't with them. The two girls ran over happily.

"Brother-in-law, are you also going to the Go club to watch Ruan Lan play?" Li Li asked softly.

With nothing better to do, Xu Lai nodded and followed them to the Go club. He immediately spotted Ke Ji and Lu An in a corner, studying a game record. In the center of the room, Ruan Lan sat triumphantly before a Go board.

Across from her, Xiao Yu looked furious. She had just had her dragon slain, suffering a crushing defeat.

"I'm done playing. This is no fun," Xiao Yu said, tossing the black stone in her hand onto the board. She pouted and sulked. In the past, she had always been the one to defeat Ruan Lan. But now, her rival's skill had improved by leaps and bounds to an unbelievable degree.

"Hehehe, of course it's no fun for you after losing three games in a row," Ruan Lan said with a triumphant smirk. "It's so lonely at the top."

"Oh? Getting cocky just because you made it to the top eight?" Xiao Yu sneered.

"What's wrong with the top eight?" Ruan Lan's pretty face flushed, and she huffed haughtily. "I'll definitely be the champion next year!"

"That's what you said last year." Xiao Yu, who had been sitting for a long time, stood up and stretched, putting her impressive figure on full display. That S-curve, in particular, made Ruan Lan green with envy.

Noticing her rival's gaze, Xiao Yu leaned forward with a smile. "Go skills can be learned, but a figure like this..." she said, casting a meaningful glance at Ruan Lan's chest.

As Ruan Lan's face turned livid, Xiao Yu departed like a victor. Upon seeing Xu Lai, her voice turned charming. "Brother-in-law, are you free to go to a bar tonight? There are things far more interesting than Go, you know."

This made Ruan Lan even angrier. Afraid her brother-in-law would be led astray, she quickly grabbed his arm. "Brother-in-law, don't listen to this Fox Spirit!"

"Hehehe." Feeling the last of her frustration melt away, Xiao Yu swaggered off.

"Damn it!" Ruan Lan stomped her foot in anger. She was a popular figure at Dongli University, the goddess and campus belle in the hearts of many men. Compared to Xiao Yu, she'd only lost out a little bit in the figure department!

Ruan Lan turned to Xu Lai and asked defiantly, "Brother-in-law, who do you think is more charming, me or Xiao Yu?"

He's my brother-in-law, after all, she thought. In public, he has to protect my pride, right?

But the response she received was, "Honestly, Xiao Yu is a bit more charming."

With a deadpan expression, Ruan Lan took out her phone and called her sister. "Hello, Sis? My brother-in-law is about to cheat on you."

Xu Lai was speechless. "..."

「In the evening.」

After spending the entire day at the Go club, Xu Lai picked up his wife and daughter, along with his sister-in-law. The group of four bought some sacrificial paper money and candles before heading straight for a small village in the countryside of East Sea City.

After a full three-hour drive, they arrived at Baishan Village, which now consisted of only about a hundred households. The roads within the village were too narrow for a car, so they parked outside and walked in.

Ruan Tang led the way. Along the path, many elderly villagers enjoying the cool evening air greeted them warmly.

"Ruan Tang, you're back again."

"Hello, Grandpa Feng. Hello, Grandma Liu..." Ruan Tang responded to each of them with a smile.

It wasn't a long walk to her grandmother's old house. Although it had been empty for a long time, the yard wasn't too messy. Because Ruan Tang was sentimental, she would come and stay for a few days whenever she felt wronged or missed her grandmother.

"Ruan Lan, you and Yiyi can take the west wing," Ruan Tang said.

Ruan Lan gave her sister a strange look. "Then what about my brother-in-law?"

"With me," Ruan Tang replied without thinking.

"Oh, so he's sleeping *with you*..."

"You little minx, you're asking for it!" Ruan Tang glared, her beautiful eyes wide.

Ruan Lan chuckled mischievously and led Xu Yiyi away.

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