Damn, How could my family be so wealthy?!-Chapter 394 - 393 Challenge to a Duel

"Fortunately, the Young Master has come of age, so the old master no longer needs to guard such a large castle by himself."

Ah Fook silently added to himself, restored the expression on his face, and pushed open the study door, which was ajar.

Gently placing the tea cup to Elder Su’s right side, Ah Fook quietly withdrew.

When Ah Fook had gone to steep the tea, Su Mu had not yet returned home, so naturally Ah Fook had not prepared the Young Master’s afternoon tea.

Ah Fook knew that Xiao Mu did not like drinking tea, so he excused himself to prepare coffee instead.

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By the time Ah Fook returned to the study with the freshly brewed iced coffee.

Ah Fook found the study unusually quiet.

Elder Su appeared calm and collected, whereas Xiao Mu had a deeply furrowed brow.

Even though Ah Fook did not understand chess, he could tell that Xiao Mu was definitely facing a difficult problem.

Indeed

Within a few minutes, Su Mu relaxed his brow.

"Grandfather, I lost this game,"

he conceded very straightforwardly.

Su Mu had already considered every possibility in his head and knew that no matter how he played, the outcome of this game was already decided.

As for matters that were already concluded, Su Mu would not dwell on them excessively.

Simply conceding and putting more effort into the next game was his approach.

"Let’s play another,"

Old Master Su did not disapprove of his grandson’s decision to concede.

On the contrary, in his heart, he even gave Su Mu a nod of approval for making such a prompt decision.

Old Master Su also knew that this game was destined for Xiao Mu’s loss.

Rather than fixating on a hopeless chess game, it was better to start anew.

Old Master Su felt that this trait of Xiao Mu’s was quite suitable for doing business.

Not being stubbornly fixated was one of the essential qualities that the head of a major company should possess.

"Grandfather, you go first,"

As Su Mu was setting up the chessboard, Elder Su took a few sips of tea.

Although Su Mu noticed the coffee cup that Ah Fook had just placed on his right side, he had no time to take a sip.

Not until Su Mu had set the chessboard and was waiting for his grandfather to start the game did he have the chance to pick up the coffee cup. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

The cool sensation as he drank made Su Mu feel much more comfortable.

Giving Ah Fook a thumbs up, Su Mu realized he had not been back at the castle for very long.

Yet Ah Fook had already gotten to know his preferences quite well.

Ah Fook, upon receiving the praise from the Young Master, smiled, stood to the side, and said nothing.

Looking after Elder Su was Ah Fook’s daily routine.

Now, with nothing else demanding his attention, Ah Fook took the opportunity to watch the battle as a spectator.

The second game lasted much longer than the first.

It wasn’t that Su Mu and Elder Su were indecisive while playing chess; it was because Su Mu was constantly learning from experience, and his chess skills were improving rapidly.

The struggle between Su Mu and Elder Su was quite fierce this game.

"Grandfather, thank you for letting me win,"

The outcome of the game was determined by one move, and Su Mu won the second round.

By this account, Su Mu and his grandfather were even.

Two out of three rounds, with only the last and most important game to go.

"Not bad, you’ve improved a lot."

Elder Su was not unhappy with losing to his grandson.

On the contrary, he smiled at the sight of such progress from Xiao Mu in such a short time.

"Grandfather, it’s all thanks to your good teaching,"

When Su Mu spoke of teaching, he was not referring to Elder Su verbally teaching chess.

It was the knowledge that Su Mu had acquired while playing chess with his grandfather.

"Do not get arrogant when winning or discouraged when losing, good."

Elder Su was now more and more satisfied with his grandson.

In the past, he could only see Xiao Mu once or twice a year.

It was not that Elder Su didn’t care about his grandson; in fact, there would regularly be someone to report Su Mu’s situation to Elder Su.

Of course, Su Ruizhi and Bai Xiuping would also often talk to Elder Su about Su Mu.

But all that was hearsay compared to the feelings that come from personal interaction with his grandson.

Elder Su had a moment of realization, feeling as if he had missed many chances to understand Xiao Mu better.

"Grandfather, this is the last game, and you must not hold back," said Xiao Mu.

Su Mu did not display false modesty in the face of his grandfather’s praise.

Too much modesty equals pride, and Su Mu was not someone to put on such airs.

"Xiao Mu, show your grandfather your signature skill," urged Elder Su.

Elder Su set down his teacup, a signal that he formally accepted his grandson’s challenge.

"Alright, Grandpa, just wait for my move," replied Su Mu.

Su Mu took another sip of his iced coffee to give himself a boost of energy.

In the last game, both Su Mu and Elder Su placed great importance on the match and indeed, they both tried their utmost.

Time ticked away slowly.

The two opponents, stuck in their battle on the chessboard, seemed oblivious to the passage of time.

Only Ah Fook, who originally stood by as an observer, occasionally glanced at his wristwatch.

As dinner time approached, Ah Fook wondered how much longer Elder Su and the young master’s game would last.

Ah Fook knew that he couldn’t speak up at this moment.

He could not disturb the two who were deeply engrossed in the game.

Moreover, Ah Fook, though not a chess player himself, understood one thing:

The current situation likely meant that even if he did speak up,

Elder Su and the young master, as the involved parties, probably had no idea how long the game would still go on.

Who could know the outcome before the last step is taken?

Ah Fook glanced at Elder Su and then at Su Mu.

Unfortunately, both were immersed in the game and paid no heed to Ah Fook.

They were not in the mindset to pay attention to Ah Fook.

Ah Fook sighed inwardly and quietly slipped away.

Ah Fook thought it best to inform the kitchen to hold off on preparing dinner.

Everything would wait until Elder Su and the young master’s last game was over.

Su Mu and Elder Su did not notice Ah Fook’s quiet departure.

Of course, they also did not notice when Ah Fook tiptoed back into the study later.

Su Mu’s eyebrows were tightly furrowed, indicating that the next move in the game was not an easy one.

Yet, looking at Elder Su, his expression did not seem relaxed either.

It seemed that Su Mu was not the only one facing a challenging problem.

Ah Fook was deeply stirred observing Elder Su’s expression.

Ah Fook could not remember how long it had been since he had seen Elder Su with such a look.

It seemed that the young master’s chess skills had improved considerably.

Even Elder Su seemed troubled by it.

Su Mu’s eyes remained fixed on the chessboard, pondering over the crucial move he had to make.

Elder Su also didn’t rush him, his eyes also intensely focused on the chessboard.

Elder Su appeared to be contemplating how Xiao Mu might move next and what his own response should be.

The old and the young of the Su Family remained still until...

"Checkmate!"

"Grandfather, I’m sorry for the victory."

With that sudden statement from Su Mu, the outcome of the third game was announced.

Two wins out of three games, Su Mu won!

Elder Su nodded as he looked at the pieces on the chessboard.

"I lost."

His voice was still resounding. The old master didn’t show any signs of being upset about losing to his grandson in chess.

Chess is the ultimate test of a person’s character.

Elder Su truly was a gentleman.

"Grandfather, it was really just my good luck to win."

Su Mu didn’t show any signs of arrogance.

Su Mu was aware that it had not been easy to win against his grandfather in this game of chess.

It indeed involved a bit of fortune.

The old master was like a pro in chess.

For Su Mu, who couldn’t yet be considered a real chess player, defeating his grandfather was an extremely difficult feat.

"Good, Xiao Mu, your chess skills have improved rapidly."

"It won’t be long before I’m no longer a match for you."

Elder Su felt that he had no choice but to acknowledge his own aging.

Looking at Xiao Mu, young people really do learn quickly, their minds so sharp.

Elder Su had played chess for most of his life, yet he had lost to his grandson who had only played a few games.

However, for Elder Su, this was a matter of joy.

Losing to his grandson merely proved that the boy was capable.

As a member of the Su Family, Elder Su naturally felt happiness at this accomplishment.

"Grandfather, compared to a master like you, I still have a long way to go,"

"Plus, I’ve learned all my chess from you, so surpassing you won’t happen overnight."

What Su Mu said was not flattery.

In chess, a single move can determine life or death.

Su Mu was aware that winning two games against his grandfather today didn’t mean his chess skills were superior.

He knew he still had much more to learn to truly become a master.

In chess, it’s only through playing against real masters that one can learn more and greatly improve.

Elder Su’s eyes showed an added bit of admiration as he regarded Su Mu.

It was rare for someone of Xiao Mu’s age to be so humble and composed,

especially considering he had ample reason to be proud.

Elder Su found his grandson’s character to be even more precious.

"Old Master, Young Master, dinner is ready."

As Su Mu and Elder Su concluded their third game, Ah Fook quietly left the study.

Ah Fook knew the chess session would end as soon as the old master and the young master finished this game.

The conversation between the old master and the young master had been clear to Ah Fook as well.

As for the final outcome, Ah Fook was aware of it too.

Ah Fook had not expected that the young master would win in the end.

Considering that the Old Master had played chess for half his life, Ah Fook really hadn’t anticipated that he would lose to his own grandson.

In Ah Fook’s view, the young master initially wasn’t very good at chess.

It was surprising that in such a short period, he had managed such a turnaround.

Ah Fook was unsure whether to attribute the young master’s success to his natural talent or the strong Su Family genes.

In any case, this was a result that Ah Fook was pleased to see.

As a descendant of the Su Family, Ah Fook naturally hoped to see his own family’s young master become as formidable as possible.

Of course, Elder Su wouldn’t mind that at all.

After giving instructions to the kitchen, Ah Fook walked to the study and said the sentence mentioned earlier.

The chess game between Elder Su and Su Mu had finished.

But Ah Fook wasn’t sure if the two, who had been fully engrossed in the game, realized that it was actually dinner time now.

Ah Fook knew that once he gave the orders, the kitchen wouldn’t dally.

If Elder Su and the young master continued to talk about chess, Ah Fook worried the dishes might get cold.

Although in this hot weather, steaming hot dishes weren’t necessary.

But considering Elder Su’s advanced age, there were still some aspects that needed attention.

"Let’s go, Xiao Mu, you’ve been keeping this old man company for quite a while now, you must be hungry, right?"

Upon hearing Ah Fook’s words, Elder Su stood up first.

Even though Su Mu was only accompanying Elder Su for three games of chess.

These three games took quite a bit of time.

Without four hours, there were at least over three hours.

So, it really was quite late at this point.

If it were any other day, when Elder Su was alone in the castle.

At this time, Elder Su would have finished his dinner already.

"It’s fine, I had a bit too much for lunch, don’t really feel hungry yet."

As he spoke, Su Mu also stood up.

Thinking about it, Su Mu had been sitting almost all afternoon.

Waiting for Four Eyes, he sat in the car.

Playing chess at home with Elder Su, he sat in the grandfather’s study.

Altogether, it meant that the only exercise Su Mu did all afternoon was with his brain cells.

Physically, he really hadn’t burned any calories.

Of course, Su Mu wouldn’t notice something like an empty stomach.

With "Champion Physical Fitness", Su Mu hadn’t done any exercise, so how could he experience any physical exhaustion?

If there wasn’t any physical exertion, naturally he wouldn’t easily feel hungry.

Plus, according to Su Mu’s biological clock from his school days, eating dinner at this time wasn’t really late.

Su Mu was speaking an absolute truth, not at all meaning to appease Old Master Su.

"When you get old, it’s not the same as you young people. While you may not feel it, this old man is actually hungry."

As Elder Su spoke, he walked towards the door of the study.

"Grandpa, isn’t feeling hungry quite normal? It doesn’t have anything to do with age,"

Knowing his grandfather was in great health, Su Mu didn’t go forward to help the old man, simply walking out of the study’s door behind him.

The grandfather and grandson chatted as they made their way to the dining room.

Actually, one downside of the house being too large is the long walk.

If it were the two-bedroom apartment Su Mu used to live in.

From Su Mu’s room to the dining room, it wouldn’t take a minute to get there.

But in this castle, Su Mu found that walking from the grandfather’s study to the dining room was quite a waste of time.

By the time Su Mu and Elder Su reached the dining room, their dinner was just being laid out on the table.

Nutritionally rich and well-matched.

That was the evaluation Su Mu made to himself about the dinner.

Su Mu noticed that although his grandfather possessed immense wealth, his lifestyle didn’t show any signs of lavishness.

Of course, the quality of Elder Su’s life was certainly stylish.

Even a simple dinner for Elder Su, if placed in Su Mu’s life of the past eighteen years, could probably cover a week’s worth of expenses.

But for Old Master Su, this was actually quite modest.

Because Su Mu was dining at home tonight, the dinner was naturally richer than usual.