I was in my final year of high school, and my deskmate found out I was writing a novel!

"Oh dear, why are you carrying so much stuff!"

At 6 p.m., Ye Feng, who had been preparing at home for a long time, finally received Su Miaomiao's message. Without delay, he took the gifts he had bought during the day and went downstairs in the elevator.

For his first official visit, Ye Feng had prepared quite a bit.

First of all, there were two bottles of wine. He didn't know what kind of wine his future father-in-law liked, but Su Miaomiao said that her father really liked the Wuliangye she brought back last time, and he couldn't stop smiling when he drank it.

Whether it was because the daughter bought the wine or because she genuinely likes wine, we don't know.

Besides that, there's cigarettes too, since my father-in-law smokes, so that's essential.

Finally, there was a belt, which cost him several thousand dollars—he really went all out!

There was no other way; Ye Feng knew his father-in-law didn't like him, so he was just trying to curry favor with him.

Then comes the future mother-in-law; a set of skincare products—no need to even think about it.

Then I bought her a bag, which Su Miaomiao picked out, for 1,500 yuan!

It wasn't that Ye Feng didn't have the money, but Su Miaomiao wouldn't allow it; she thought the bag was too expensive.

They came carrying big bags and small packages, and Miaomiao's mom opened the door for them.

"Hello, Auntie. Hello, Uncle."

"Come in, have a seat. Slippers are provided for you."

Just then, Su Miaomiao came out of the kitchen wearing an apron. No wonder it wasn't her who opened the door; she was busy in the kitchen.

With their parents present, the two couldn't be too affectionate; they simply exchanged glances as a greeting.

Miao Miao's dad was sitting on the sofa watching TV, and Ye Feng felt too embarrassed to go and cook for him, so he just followed him into the kitchen.

"Auntie, these vegetables haven't been washed yet, have they? Let me do it!"

"No need, no need. Go sit down and watch some TV. Dinner will be ready soon."

But Ye Feng didn't want to; he felt too awkward sitting there.

Just as he was wondering how to refuse, Su Miaomiao noticed his predicament.

"Mom, just let him lend a hand here; he can't stay idle."

Upon hearing this, Miaomiao's mother understood perfectly, smiled, and let it go.

Su Miaomiao gave him a basin and asked him to pick vegetables.

The kitchen wasn't big, so to avoid bothering Miaomiao's mom while she cooked, the two of them carried bowls and vegetables to the dining table to pick them, exchanging glances from time to time. They didn't dare to do anything else, while Miaomiao's dad in the living room would occasionally glance over.

While they were picking vegetables, exchanging glances, Miaomiao's dad suddenly spoke up.

"Xiao Ye, do you know how to play chess?"

Chess? It seems like he hasn't played that stuff in years. He used to play it when he was in fifth or sixth grade and in the first or second year of junior high. But since he got into online games in the third year of junior high, he's realized that playing chess is just a waste of time!

After that, he never played chess again, but since Miaomiao's dad had said that, he felt too embarrassed to refuse.

"I know a little, but I haven't played it in a long time."

"It's okay! Come on, let's play a couple of rounds!"

As he spoke, he pulled out a folding chessboard from under the coffee table in front of the sofa, and the chess pieces were inside when he opened the clasp.

Su Miaomiao smiled secretly, then leaned close to Ye Feng's ear and whispered something.

"It's okay. My dad's not much of a fighter either. You don't need to go easy on him. He can't even beat my mom. He's used to it."

It would have been better if he hadn't said anything, because the mention of it made Ye Feng even more nervous. Was he just going easy on Ye Feng or what?

If I try to release water, I can't release much water even with my current skill level!

Su Miaomiao got him a small stool, which he sat on opposite Miaomiao's dad. The chessboard was already set up, and Miaomiao's dad didn't stand on ceremony at all and started playing right away!

They immediately moved their pawns forward, and neither side knew the other's strengths and weaknesses. In addition, Ye Feng hadn't played for several years, so to be honest, he didn't know what to do next.

But as Ye Feng walked, he felt something was wrong. Goodness, are all the people in Miao Miao's family that good at chess?

It hasn't been that long, and he's already starting to sweat!

Didn't Miaomiao say her dad was really bad at the game? Is she really that bad herself?

In just over ten minutes, Ye Feng was surrendered; he was so caught up in the moment that he was taken away.

Looking at Miaomiao's father with disbelief and a smug expression, Ye Feng's eyes were still full of confusion.

He then glanced at Su Miaomiao, who was watching them closely, but he was too embarrassed to ask directly.

"Again!"

Miaomiao's dad was in high spirits and soon set up the chessboard again.

Another ten minutes or so later, he was surrendered to the army again!

No, Su Miaomiao lied to him!

Su Miaomiao finished her work and came over. Seeing the chessboard that had just been finished, she looked at Ye Feng with disbelief, her eyes filled with the words "How can you be so bad!"

"Miaomiao, come here, I can't get down to Uncle's level!"

"Okay, I'll do it!"

Miaomiao's dad didn't mind at all and smiled as he set up the chessboard.

Clearly, Su Miaomiao often played chess with her father and was very familiar with his moves. However, after only a few minutes, Su Miaomiao was also sweating.

"Dad, you cheated!"

"What are you talking about! I've been letting you have your way before, did you really think I couldn't be scared by you?"

"Really? Let's switch places. Ye Feng, you stay here and keep an eye on him!"

"No, I'm not changing it. I just warmed up this spot."

Miao Miao's dad refused to change seats no matter what, but they both looked around and the other person wasn't holding a phone.

"You cheated!"

Su Miaomiao didn't care about anything else and ran over to start searching.

"What are you doing? Xiao Ye is still here!"

"It's alright, we're all family!"

Su Miaomiao blurted out her thoughts without thinking, and then continued searching around her father's vicinity to see if he had hidden a phone.

The old man's actions when his phone rang have been circulating online for a while, but this is the first time I've seen an old man use it to fool young people!

Su Miaomiao was certain that her father had played some tricks; she had even helped him play chess on his phone!

"Dad, where's your phone?"

"Why do you need my phone?"

"What do you think? I don't know your skill level."

Miao Miao's dad was so annoyed by his daughter's tantrums that he had no choice but to pick up the phone that was under his feet.

"I told you so! I told you so!"

"Hehe, I was just kidding! Alright, the food's almost ready, I'm stopping now!"

Miao Miao's dad cleverly ended the battle. Anyway, he won three rounds. Regardless of whether he cheated or not, he won and felt great!

As for losing face, that's not a thing!

As soon as the food was served, Miaomiao's dad took a bottle of wine down from the cupboard.

"Come on, let's have a drink today."

Ye Feng didn't refuse; he had already guessed it before he came.

Miao Miao's mother and Su Miao Miao didn't refuse, but instead took out a bottle of juice, and the two of them planned to drink the juice.

"Uncle won't pressure you to drink. Drink as much as you can, don't force yourself."

"Okay, Uncle."

Ye Feng behaved very obediently, but he was still very uncomfortable. Although they lived in the same building, they didn't have much contact.