Strike Back, Proud Goddess!

Xiao Hongli thought he misheard his brother-in-law and looked up at him, asking confusedly, “Brother, what did you say?”

Yang Jingchao returned Xiao Hongli’s look with a smirk on his face and asked, “How do you think of my three sons?”

Xiao Hongli laughed as he took a look at the chessboard on the table and tried to change the topic. “Brother, how long has it been since we haven’t played chess? Let’s play a game.”

Yang Jingchao sat opposite Xiao Hongli, took a chess piece and continued, “How about Mukun? He has a nice personality and is considerate. If you marry Xiao Rou to him, we’ll treat her like a princess.”

Dumfounded, Xiao Hongli covered his mouth with his fist and coughed. “Brother, you must be kidding. Rourou is still too young.”

Besides, he couldn’t make a decision for her… His daughter being such a good girl, she deserved a better man, such as… Xiao Hongli looked aside only to be startled—Qiao Liang was standing next to him and looking terrible. Looking at Xiao Hongli, Qiao Liang said indifferently, “Uncle Xiao, let me play chess with General Yang.”

Qiao Liang’s eyes were solemn, harsh even, as he gazed at Yang Jingchao. Xiao Hongli raised an eyebrow and stepped aside. Qiao Liang took Xiao Hongli’s seat and stared coldly at Yang Jingchao. As he arranged the chessboard, Qiao Liang said, “General Yang, you first please.”

Xiao Hongli stood aside, wondering why Qiao Liang appeared hostile towards his brother-in-law. Was it that his brother-in-law was too outspoken and so offended this boy? Oh, it was not good for him to be so aggressive at such a young age.

Yang Jingchao didn’t know what was wrong with Qiao Liang. Why had he suddenly become so hostile towards him…? And he called him General Yang?!Since you call Xiao Hongli “Uncle”, you should call me that too, okay?

Tang Xi heard their conversation and was amused yet moved by Qiao Liang’s childish action. When was the last time that Qiao Liang did such a silly thing for her? It seemed to her that he had never done anything like this before. He had always been rational about everything.

He had never lost control of himself. If they hadn’t experienced separation, maybe she would never have been able to see such a cute Qiao Liang in her life.

The war among the Xiao brothers and the Yang brothers was over, and they were playing games in front of the TV. Yang Muqing and Yuan Lihua went to the kitchen to help cook, while Tang Xi was chatting happily with Yang Jingxian and Qiao Yuxin.

Qiao Liang and Yang Jingchao were playing chess attentively. Yang Jingchao moved a chess piece and looked up at Qiao Liang, remarking, “President Qiao is really a genius. You’re not only a legend in the business circle, but also a good chess player.”

Qiao Liang, with a straight face, moved his chess piece and raised his eyes as he replied, “I’m flattered, General Yang. I’m not a legend. As to whom of us will win, that’ll depend on skill.” After Yang Jingchao moved a chess piece, he moved one too.

Yang Jingchao moved another chess piece and was about to speak when Qiao Liang made a move and captured one of his chess pieces. Yang Jingchao paused and said, “Oh, people are different. President Qiao is really an all-rounder.” He didn’t want to continue playing chess, as he thought if he continued, he would suffer a disastrous defeat.

However, Qiao Liang seemed intent on provoking him. He put down the chess piece in his hand looked seriously at Yang Jingchao and said flatly, “I’m flattered, General Yang. In fact, I only saw others playing chess once before. This is my first time playing chess.”

Yang Jingchao blushed as he forced a smile and said to Qiao Yuxin, “Cousin, you have a good son. He’s a genius…”

Xiao Hongli almost choked with laughter on the side. His brother-in-law had always gained the upper hand over others, but now he could only surrender to Qiao Liang. How amusing it was!

Tang Xi also almost burst into laughter. Now she found that Qiao Liang was simply too bad and saved no face for Uncle. Look how embarrassed he was!

Feeling Tang Xi’s gaze, Qiao Liang gave her a stern look. Tang Xi looked at him innocently in response. Did she do anything to offend him? Why was he glaring at her?

She saw Qiao Liang take out his cell phone, following which her cell phone tinkled. It was the prompt sound of WeChat.

Tang Xi walked to the courtyard with her cell phone. After she read the message he sent, she giggled. It was not her fault that she was too charming.

Smiling, she shook her head and was going back to the house when her hand was suddenly grabbed and she almost screamed out in fright. She covered her mouth with her hand, not letting herself scream out, and turned her head only to see Qiao Liang. She asked in a low voice, “What are you doing here?”

Qiao Liang held onto her tightly but didn’t speak. Afraid of being seen with him, Tang Xi looked around and said, “There are people everywhere. I don’t want to be seen with you. Let go of me.”

“You broke your word.” Qiao Liang sounded so aggrieved that Tang Xi suddenly felt guilty. She looked at him as he gazed at her and his voice was a bit husky as he continued, “You said you would accompany me to dinner tonight.”

Tang Xi felt his grip on her hand gradually tightening. She sighed and whispered, “You know that I couldn’t help it.”

“You also attracted someone and added a love rival for me,” Qiao Liang accused again.

Tang Xi didn’t know what to say. “That’s just their wishful thinking, and they are probably joking. Don’t take it seriously, okay?”

“You also laughed at me,” Qiao Liang added.

Tang Xi burst into laughter, took a sideways glance at him, and wrenched her hand free. “Qiao Liang, are you kidding me? You’re teasing me, right?”

Qiao Liang remained straight-faced and said seriously, “Sit beside me when we have dinner later.”

Tang Xi paused and then refused. “That’s impossible. With so many people watching, I can’t possibly sit next to you.”

Qiao Liang frowned. “Why can’t you sit by my side? Sit right next to me!”

Tang Xi, seeing his furrowed brows, could not help thinking of how he was in Long Beach. She felt angry yet guilty, but in the end, she nodded and said, “Okay, I’ll see about that later.”

“Sit next to my mom and I’ll sit beside you.” Qiao Liang had just finished his words when Yang Jingxian called Tang Xi for dinner. Tang Xi answered and went back in. Yang Jingxian asked her what she was doing outside. Tang Xi smiled and replied, “I went to answer a phone call.”

Xiao Jing curled his lips and said with a snort, “Liar.” Only Xiao Sa who was beside him could hear him, of course.

Seeing Qiao Liang come in, Xiao Sa yelled at him, “Were you answering the phone outside too?”

Qiao Liang put his cell phone into his pocket and hummed as he walked towards the dining room.

Qiao Yuxin waved at Tang Xi, saying, “Rourou, come and sit by me.”