CHAPTER 1272: CHAPTER 248: UTTER DEFEAT, ACCEPTING THE CHALLENGE

Yun Ya couldn’t help but laugh: "Are you going to compete with a girl in chess? Others would say you’re bullying a girl. They’re challenging me, how can I hide behind you like a coward? Besides..."

Yun Ya leaned close to his ear and whispered: "These people all think I’m not worthy of you. I want them to know that aside from me, there’s no woman in this world who is worthy of you."

Yan Song’s breath paused, and with Yun Ya’s words, his heart softened incredibly. His gaze deepened as he looked at her. If it weren’t for the many people present, he would have kissed her without restraint; sometimes, a kiss is the outlet for certain emotions.

What did he do to deserve her wholehearted devotion?

Seeing the two’s intimate interaction as if nobody else was present, the faces of others around them varied. Yan Nangui drank one glass after another, with a flirtatious drunken look, turning his head to glance at Pei Qinghan, noticing the man’s hands slightly tightening on his knees, discreetly curling his lips.

"Hey, hugging and embracing in public like this, what kind of decorum is that? Didn’t you hear what I just said?" Yuan Yi asked, chin raised.

Yan Song swept his cool gaze over: "Didn’t your family teach you manners?"

Yuan Yi shrank her neck; the man’s gaze was truly intimidating. She then somewhat guiltily puffed out her chest: "I... I asked her, not you." She pointed at Yun Ya.

Yan Song really wanted to break that finger. These women chirped like flies, so annoying; he wished he could slap each one away.

Looking unhappy, he wished he hadn’t brought Yun Ya here. Sleeping at home would have been better.

Their mutual understanding had long been established. Yun Ya knew what he was thinking and couldn’t help but laugh: "Brother Yan, just wait and see. I never lose."

With that, she jumped out from Yan Song’s arms, stood in front of Yuan Yi, and nodded with a smile, "I accept your challenge."

After the previous match, no one dared to underestimate Ji Yunya. Who knew if this woman had more tricks up her sleeve? Caution was always advised.

Putting the chessboard in place, the two sat down. Yuan Yi raised her eyebrows at Yun Ya: "I’ll give you a handicap by letting you have the first move. So no one can say I’m bullying you."

Yun Ya didn’t hesitate, nodded with a smile, and placed the first black piece.

The chessboard is a battlefield without smoke, time silently passes, and those present could clearly see the change. Yuan Yi was self-assured at first, but gradually she couldn’t smile anymore, cold sweat started forming on her forehead, and her hand hesitated with each move.

In contrast, Ji Yunya remained calm from beginning to end, quickly making moves, almost making decisions right as the opponent made theirs. Such judgment was beyond what ordinary people could achieve. Looking at the chess game again, the white pieces were surrounded step by step. When realizing it, it was too late, like a frog in boiling water, noticing the danger too late.

Step by step strategizing thoughtfully, weaving an inescapable net, silently waiting for the prey to enter, then gradually closing the net, enjoying the thrill of hunting, watching the prey struggle helplessly in the net was truly amusing.

Pei Qinghan lowered his gaze and chuckled; when she wants to achieve something, no one can stop her. She usually hated trouble, but today, she willingly entered the center of trouble. He understood; it was for that man.

Yan Song, do you know how much I envy you?

He looked at that man and finally showed a bit of different emotion in his eyes. At the wrong time meeting the right person, he was destined to lose utterly.

How could Yan Song not notice Pei Qinghan’s gaze, raising his eyebrows slightly, lifting his glass with a smile, and drinking it in one go.

Compared to his previous life, he indeed matured a lot. He also believed he would protect Yun Ya well.

At least, the tragedy of his previous life wouldn’t happen again. After a lifetime of suffering, she finally found relief.

There are still hidden threats. Thinking of that person, a trace of coldness flashed in Pei Qinghan’s eyes. Yun Ya, I won’t let anyone threaten your happiness.

"Crash," Yuan Yi swept her sleeves, knocking the chess pieces to the ground, huffing angrily: "No more."

Yun Ya, smiling sweetly, said: "Miss Yuan, thank you for letting me win."

Yuan Yi gritted her teeth, glaring at her: "What are you proud of? It’s just because I let you. Do you think you could win otherwise?"

Yun Ya remained unperturbed, showing a good-natured demeanor: "Then I must thank Miss Yuan for that."

Yuan Yi felt like she was punching cotton, feeling irritated beyond measure.

The result was clear, Yuan Yi lost to Ji Yunya, everyone exchanged glances. If the first time could be luck, then what about the second or third? How did this woman’s mind work?