The Li family sent word that the missing Li Tong had been found on the road by a kind - hearted person and sent back to the Li family.
Those who knew the inside story gave a knowing smile.
Those who didn't just thought it was a false alarm.
However, several main characters of this banquet had to leave early.
Li Yuanhua and Ming Yuezhu, as a couple, naturally had to go home early to check on their child. Song Jiaye and Li Qiyu also left on the pretext of being worried about Li Tong.
As for Li Xichi, she didn't want to leave, but she had no choice.
Since Ming Yuezhu and Li Xiyu had both left, it would be inappropriate for her, a member of the Li family, to stay. So she reluctantly got in the car after Ming Yuezhu.
Naturally, Song Jiaye and Li Qiyu didn't return to the Li family. Xiao Wu drove straight to Mingyue Villa.
On the way, he had already sent a message to ask Ming Yuezhu about Li Qiyu's performance in front of Old Master Song. Strangely enough, Ming Yuezhu highly praised Li Qiyu and said that Old Master Song had a good impression of her - although this wasn't what Song Jiaye had expected.
Well, since Li Xiyu was recognized by others, he should be happy.
Song Jiaye asked, "Sister - in - law said you weren't the least bit nervous when facing Old Master Song."
Li Qiyu tilted her head back and replied proudly, "Naturally. I'm the eldest miss of the Li family!"
Li Qiyu didn't want to mention her identity as a queen. Since she had come to the modern era, let the past fade away. She just pretended she had never met Song Jiaye before.
Looking at Li Qiyu's confident look, Song Jiaye was also inspired.
"Yes, the eldest miss of the Li family is really amazing."
This wasn't a false compliment but a sincere praise. Few people could stay calm when facing someone of Old Master Song's status. He had thought Li Qiyu wouldn't last three minutes. Either she would be driven crazy by the questions or the questioners would be driven crazy by her.
Unexpectedly, she passed the test perfectly. Moreover, according to Ming Yuexin, in the meeting room, Li Xiyu didn't seem like someone with amnesia at all. She talked eloquently, showing both knowledge and grace.
Ming Yuezhu always spoke her mind, and Song Jiaye trusted her words to some extent.
He looked at Li Qiyu beside him and asked, "Li Xiyu, can you play Go?"
Li Qiyu nodded. "Yes!"
"You couldn't even play Gomoku properly before."
"Gomoku? What's that?"
Song Jiaye was going to let it go, but Li Qiyu's curiosity was piqued, and she insisted that Song Jiaye tell her. Helpless, Song Jiaye downloaded a Gomoku game on his phone.
He taught Li Qiyu how to play.
The rules were simple, but as a novice, Li Qiyu was beaten by Song Jiaye several times at the beginning. However, she was a quick learner and soon got the hang of it. Song Jiaye had to think hard to defend against her.
While they were playing, Song Jiaye glanced at Li Qiyu and asked, "Xiyu, if Old Master Song looks for you again..."
"I'll send him to the authorities for investigation if he does!"
Song Jiaye: "Well, that's a bit extreme. You can just ignore him." Sending someone to the authorities was really over the top.
Hearing this, Li Qiyu nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
It should be known that the former Li Xiyu always went against Song Jiaye. She always wanted Song Jiaye to listen to her, as if his following her advice meant he loved her.
It was rare to hear Li Xiyu say "I'll listen to you." Song Jiaye was actually a bit touched.
"Xiyu, are you really willing to listen to me?" No wonder Song Jiaye asked again. For him, those three words were like an auditory hallucination. He had to confirm repeatedly to believe it.
"Of course. I'll listen to you, to Xiao Xuan, to big brother, and to dad. Because you all treat me sincerely, I know that."
People have feelings. Although Li Qiyu never said some things, she remembered them in her heart.
Song Jiaye lowered his head. As a grown man, he was about to cry because of Li Qiyu's words.
But soon, he couldn't cry anymore.
Because right in front of his eyes, Li Xiyu placed a piece and proudly showed off, "I won!"
Song Jiaye took a closer look. Goodness, there were already three pieces in a row horizontally and diagonally. No matter which side he blocked, he was doomed to lose.
After just a few rounds, could Li Qiyu really beat him?
No, he didn't believe it.
"You must have cheated," Song Jiaye said and was about to take back his move and start over.
"Hey, don't you know that a gentleman never takes back a move!" Li Qiyu shouted and blocked the phone screen, preventing Song Jiaye from taking back his move.
"You deliberately talked to me just now to distract me, so I lost."
Come on, Song Jiaye also had his dignity. As the Gomoku champion of the university film club, his dignity couldn't be defiled!
"You were the one who asked me first! It wasn't me who initiated the conversation. You were just not focused while playing and now you don't admit your loss!"
"No, let's start over! You must have secretly placed a piece when I wasn't looking."
"Start over then. I'll make you admit defeat whole - heartedly!"
"I didn't show my real strength before. This time, I definitely won't lose."
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In the driver's seat, Xiao Wu, who was driving, heard the quarrel from the back seat and suddenly had the illusion that he was driving two childish kids.
He shook his head helplessly, but the corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up, happy that the boss and the boss's wife could get along harmoniously.
It should be known that in the past, when they were in the same car, they either didn't talk or were arguing.
It was better like this, lively and warm.
The car soon drove into Xiyu Villa.
But Li Xiyu and Song Jiaye didn't get out of the car. They were still fighting a life - and - death battle in the car.
Finally, Li Xiyu seized a moment of carelessness from Song Jiaye and successfully formed a four - piece row, forcing Song Jiaye to place a piece and admit defeat.
Song Jiaye imitated the gesture of a Go player in the TV series, bowed his hands to Li Xiyu, and said, "Miss Xiyu's chess skills are superb. I'm completely convinced. I'm impressed, truly impressed."
Li Xiyu got out of the car proudly, saying, "Humph, I said I could win, but you still wrongly accused me and wanted to take back your move."
Then, like a victorious rooster, she held her head high and walked into the stairwell.
It wasn't until she entered the stairwell and was sure Song Jiaye hadn't followed that Li Xiyu dared to pat her chest, still in shock.
Oh my god, she was so scared during that last move. She was afraid Song Jiaye would notice it and block her way.
Thank goodness, Song Jiaye had overlooked it.
Li Xiyu reached out and felt that her hands were covered in cold sweat.
She had to go back quickly to tell Sister Liu the good news, then take a bath and have a comfortable sleep.
On the other hand, Song Jiaye looked at the chess game on the phone screen and shook his head with a smile.
This girl really thought she could beat him.
Song Jiaye just thought it was getting late and she was so nervous that she was sweating. He just let her win this time.