Chapter 1313: Flipping the Chessboard

Professor Sun raised his hand in a beckoning gesture and called out, "Zhou Andong, you, the host, have arrived too late. You must be punished with two drinks."

"No problem."

Zhou Andong called out with a smile, helped Seeing Jian Qiu out of the car, and then walked over to greet the various teachers and professors.

"Wife, this is my teacher, Professor Jiang Gengping."

"Hello, Professor Jiang."

Seeing Jian Qiu bowed slightly. She was always very respectful toward Zhou Andong's teachers, such as Cao Shuzhen and the old principal.

"Teacher, this is my wife, Seeing Jian Qiu."

"Good, good, good."

Jiang Gengping's face was full of smiles. His most proud student not only had a successful career but also had such a beautiful and graceful wife; he was happy for Zhou Andong from the bottom of his heart.

"Don't just stand there, sit down quickly. Have a little something to drink in a while."

"My wife certainly has no problem with drinking, but she can't right now. We'll have a chance to have a couple of drinks with you later."

Upon hearing Zhou Andong's words, the old professors and experts present understood.

Being able to drink but not being able to drink now—it was likely she was feeling unwell. But looking at Seeing Jian Qiu's rosy complexion and high spirits, she didn't look sick at all, so there was only one possibility...

These old men were all sharp as tacks; with that thought, they had guessed it correctly.

Of course, some things weren't appropriate for others to ask, but Jiang Gengping, as the teacher, had no such concerns.

"Is she pregnant?"

Zhou Andong nodded with a smile: "About three months along."

Jiang Gengping laughed heartily with joy: "I didn't get to drink your wedding wine when you got married, but I must drink at the baby's full-month celebration."

Zhou Andong scratched his head: "Teacher, if you want to drink the wedding wine for Seeing Jian Qiu and me, there is actually still a chance."

"Hmm?"

It wasn't just Jiang Gengping; the others were also stunned.

Zhou Andong explained: "Because we two have been too busy, we got our marriage certificate but didn't have time to hold a wedding ceremony.

But since the baby is coming, we can't just not have it, so we decided to hold the wedding in October after the baby is born."

Everyone understood and simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief. Although it was already 1994 and social mores had generally become much more open,

getting pregnant before marriage was still seen by most people at this time as scandalous and something to be despised.

However, having the marriage certificate made it different. Even if there hadn't been a banquet, in the eyes of many, while the marriage wasn't complete, they were legally a married couple, and no one dared to gossip recklessly.

"This can be considered a double blessing, right?" Professor Sun said with a smile: "When the time comes, this old fellow will also go to ask for a cup of wedding wine to soak up some of the joy."

"Right, right, right!" The others echoed: "We'll also ask for a cup of wedding wine."

"No problem," Zhou Andong said: "When the time comes, I'll have someone pick up all you elders."

At the same time, Li Jiutang and Zhao Quan were riding in Zhou Anbei's car toward this location.

Originally, they were supposed to ride in Zhou Andong's car, but they had a question in their hearts they needed to ask Xiao Bei, so they made an excuse to wait for Zhou Anbei to come over together.

In the car, Li Jiutang hesitated for a moment before asking: "Xiao Bei, is your sister-in-law pregnant?"

Zhou Anbei nodded with a smile: "Yes!"

Li Jiutang sighed and said nothing, but Zhou Anbei could see what Li Jiutang was thinking.

"Uncle Jiu, if my brother holds a wedding, it's impossible he wouldn't notify you."

"Hmm?" Li Jiutang was startled: "Your brother and sister-in-law haven't held a wedding yet?"

"No!" Zhou Anbei explained: "My brother and sister-in-law got their certificate, but they haven't had time to hold a wedding."

Li Jiutang understood, and a smile appeared on his face. This village chief of his wasn't much of an official, but he had watched Zhou Andong grow up and had always treated Zhou Andong as a junior.

Back when Zhou Andong married Jiang Yuping, he had gone to drink the wedding wine. Now that Zhou Andong had ability, had become a big entrepreneur, was nationally famous, and had become a guest of honor for big leaders,

he wouldn't have resentment or blame in his heart for not being notified about the wedding banquet, but he would certainly have felt a sense of loss.

Zhou Anbei said: "Next year—no, it should be this October—my brother will hold a wedding and a banquet. It certainly won't be without Uncle Jiu and Uncle Zhao helping to entertain important guests."

Li Jiutang and Zhao Quan smiled and agreed readily.

"We guarantee to help your brother take good care of the guests."

………………

At the same time, Jingcheng!

In a small, antique two-story building with heavy security, an old man looked at a document in his hand. His face had no expression, but his eyes held a certain sense of heartbreak.

Elder Tang stood straight beside the old man, secretly observing the old man's complexion, very afraid that the old man's mood might change or that an accident might occur.

The old man was their anchor; as long as the old man was there, these old fellows felt secure.

But the old man was getting older, and his health was not as good as before, especially in the last two years, where he was worse off day by day.

He didn't want to come to see the old man, but the matter was too big, and he couldn't not come. Because for some things, only when the old man nodded could they let go and act.

After a long while, the old man put down the document in his hand and leaned back on the recliner, closing his eyes.

Elder Tang dared not disturb him and stood there motionless, but his eyes looked toward the life secretary on the other side.

The life secretary shook his head slightly, meaning there was no problem, and only then did Elder Tang let out a long breath.

Time passed bit by bit. After about ten minutes, the old man sighed long and deep.

"When do you plan to make your move?"

Elder Tang hurriedly said: "We are waiting for news from Ganzhou, and we will act simultaneously."

The old man fell silent again: "Before you act, notify me."

"Yes!" Elder Tang agreed, bent down, and picked up the document.

"If there is nothing else, I will head back first."

The old man waved his hand with some exhaustion: "Go."

………………

At the same time, Elder Fan Zhenyu was sitting in the living room, looking at the chessboard in front of him.

Sitting opposite him was a spirited old man, who was none other than Tong Huaiyu's grandfather, Tong Zheng.

"Old Fan, your game is already in disarray. It seems your heart is not at peace right now."

Tong Zheng picked up the teacup at his side, blew on the tea leaves floating on top, and took a sip.

Fan Zhenyu withdrew the chariot that had been across the board, retreating to defend his home base.

"Check!"

Tong Zheng smiled, picked up the cannon, and captured Fan Zhenyu's elephant.

"Old Fan, at this point, you have nowhere left to go. Wanting to return home to protect your home is impossible."

"Sigh!"

Fan Zhenyu sighed long and deep: "Old Tong, how do you think I should play this next move?"

Tong Zheng stood up, took down a samurai sword hanging on the wall, and drew it from its scabbard. The cold light was piercing, making one shudder, as if the scent of blood that had not yet dissipated remained on it.

"I remember this sword; it was captured when you personally slaughtered a Japanese regimental commander back in the day."

"Right!" Fan Zhenyu nodded, and the smoke-filled years of the past appeared in his mind.

"Bang!"

Very suddenly, Tong Zheng slashed the chessboard with the sword. The wooden chessboard split in two, and the pieces clattered onto the floor.

"If you can't win this game, then flip the board, and no one gets to play." ===== CHAPTER 1314 =====