My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 215: Chess Master Ye Shuqi

Seeing Yan Fugui's smug face, Zhang Lei said directly, "Third Uncle, keep plating and let's play again. I don't believe we can lose every time!"

Soon, Zhang Lei experienced the full force of defeat, playing 15 games in a row without winning a single one. Seeing Zhang Lei's miserable expression, Yan Fugui jokingly said, "Zhang Lei, if it's really that bad, let's not charge a penny per game anymore, how about 5 cents per game? I'll lower the price for you."

Zhang Lei couldn't stand those words. He angrily pulled out 10 yuan and slammed it on the table, saying, "Third Uncle, if you're so capable, win all this money! I, Zhang Lei, have plenty of money!"

When the crowd saw Zhang Lei take out 10 yuan, they all cheered, "Uncle, Zhang Lei has already put the money on the table, hurry up and take it!" "Yes, Uncle, Zhang Lei is giving you money!"

Yan Fugui smiled and looked at Zhang Lei: "Zhang Lei, there are no fathers and sons on the chessboard. Although we are neighbors, I won't let you win at this chess table."

Zhang Lei said angrily, "Who asked you to let me pass? Keep going, hurry up!"

Just then, Ye Shuqin's voice came from behind: "Honey, what are you doing?"

Upon hearing that Ye Shuqin had arrived, Zhang Lei immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He didn't want the three sisters to see him in such a disheveled state, so he quickly waved his hand with a smile, "It's nothing, it's nothing, just playing chess with Uncle San."

But the person next to him immediately exposed his secret: "Ye Shuqin, if you don't come over soon, your Zhang Lei is going to lose all his money to Third Uncle!"

Upon hearing that they had lost money, the three sisters quickly went over. Ye Shuqin looked at the chessboard and asked with a smile, "Honey, what happened? Did you lose?"

Zhang Lei smiled awkwardly, "No, no, it was just a friendly sparring match, and we lost more often than we won."

Upon hearing this, the others burst into laughter: "Zhang Lei, you're hilarious! You didn't win a single game!"

Upon learning that Zhang Lei hadn't won a single game, the three Ye sisters looked at him and all covered their mouths, laughing incessantly. Zhang Lei glared at them angrily, "Go away, go away! What business is it of yours? You have to tell everyone everything!"

Looking at Zhang Lei's expression, Ye Shuqin couldn't help but find it amusing. She had never seen Zhang Lei so frustrated about anything before.

At this moment, Ye Shuqi stepped forward and said softly, "Brother-in-law, how about I play a game for you? I know a little about chess."

Zhang Lei looked embarrassed and quickly said, "Never mind, I'll do it."

Those around him chimed in, "Zhang Lei, you should get down here! You've lost so many games already! Let Shuqi try!"

Zhang Lei turned to Ye Shuqi and asked, "Shuqi, do you really want to play?"

Ye Shuqi nodded, a hint of anticipation in her eyes: "Brother-in-law, let me try a game. Maybe I can help you win one back."

Seeing her serious expression, Zhang Lei relented: "Alright then, play if you want. Don't be afraid of losing money. Your brother-in-law has plenty of money. Even if you play until dark, your brother-in-law won't lose all his money."

Hearing this, Yan Fugui laughed and joked, "Zhang Lei, I didn't mean to bully the little girl."

Zhang Lei glanced at Yan Fugui's smug look and said in a deep voice, "Alright, Third Uncle, don't worry, I'll pay for it regardless of winning or losing."

Upon hearing that someone would guarantee the money, Yan Fugui immediately nodded: "Okay, as long as someone pays, it doesn't matter who goes first."

Seeing that Ye Shuqi was about to sit down, Zhang Lei quickly brought over a stool from a distance and handed it to her. He knew that Ye Shuqi was pregnant and that he couldn't afford to let something like this go wrong.

Seeing his attentive manner, Ye Shuqi smiled and said, "Don't worry, honey, I'll definitely win all your money back."

Zhang Lei didn't take her words to heart. He was a grown man and he couldn't even beat Yan Fugui, so he figured it would be even harder for Ye Shuqi, a girl, to beat him. He just thought she was saying it casually.

But Zhang Lei was quickly proven wrong. Watching Yan Fugui's pieces being checkmated by Ye Shuqi, he looked on incredulously and leaned closer to Ye Shuqi, whispering, "Third Uncle, did you let him win?"

Yan Fugui looked embarrassed and waved his hand with a dry laugh, "I didn't perform well, I didn't perform well."

Ye Shuqi smiled faintly and said, "Third Uncle, let's continue with the next round."

Yan Fugui nodded reluctantly, "Come on, let's do it again."

Next, Zhang Lei watched as Ye Shuqi utterly crushed Yan Fugui game after game, winning fifteen games in a row. Ye Shuqi turned to Zhang Lei and said softly, "Honey, I've won the money back for you."

Seeing Ye Shuqi's nonchalant demeanor, the crowd erupted in chatter, shouting, "Zhang Lei, your sister-in-law is incredible! She completely crushed Third Uncle, not winning a single game!"

Yan Fugui listened to the crowd's discussion, his old face turning red, and he stubbornly said, "What do you know? I'm just letting her have her way because she's a young girl, and I'm not going to argue with her."

Noticing Yan Fugui's embarrassment, Zhang Lei deliberately teased, "Uncle, keep going! Are you too scared to continue?"

Provoked by Zhang Lei, Yan Fugui immediately retorted, "Come on then! What's there to be afraid of!"

Zhang Lei turned to Ye Shuqi and said with a smile, "Shuqi, keep winning, don't hold back for me."

Ye Shuqi nodded slightly.

Some busybodies quickly grabbed paper and pen, wanting to write down Ye Shuqi's chess skills, but the chess game is ever-changing, and it's not something that can be easily recorded with paper and pen.

By the thirtieth round, Yan Fugui could no longer hold on. He waved his hands and said repeatedly, "I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm not playing anymore."

Someone immediately chimed in, "Is the Third Uncle too scared to do this now?"

Others joined in the mockery, saying, "That's right, he can't even beat a little girl, what a disgrace!"

Yan Fugui, humiliated, glared angrily at the crowd: "If you're so good, then you do it! Let's see if you can win! A bunch of terrible chess players, and you dare to talk back to me!"

Everyone exchanged glances, none of them willing to sit down and play chess. After all, it was too embarrassing for a grown man to lose to a woman, and besides, Ye Shuqi's chess skills were truly superb. They watched as Ye Shuqi checkmated Yan Fugui in just a few moves. Although Yan Fugui could manage a few moves later, Ye Shuqi always won in the end. Everyone knew their own limitations in chess skills.

Seeing the situation, Zhang Lei smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, it's probably almost time for dinner, and we've played enough chess. Let's stop playing."

Seeing that Zhang Lei had offered a way out, the crowd quickly dispersed. Ye Shuqi, clutching the money she had won, walked up to Zhang Lei and asked with a smile, "Boss, how was it?"

If there weren't people watching, Zhang Lei would have loved to pick Ye Shuqi up, spin her around a couple of times, and kiss her. He gave her two thumbs up, his face beaming with joy: "That's amazing, really!"

As he spoke, he turned to Ye Shuqin and Ye Shuhua and asked, "Did you already know that Shuqi was so good at chess?"

Ye Shuqin walked up to Zhang Lei and replied with a smile, "Honey, do you think we're just good at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting for nothing?"

Zhang Lei suddenly realized what was going on and asked, "You guys...?"

Ye Shuqin nodded gently: "Honey, we've been taught music, chess, calligraphy, and painting since we were little, but we just don't have the chance to show them off on a regular basis."