Chapter 61 Flying Chess
Chapter 61 Flying Chess
Damn it, those two are definitely going to notice something's wrong now!
What to do? What to do? What to do?
Lin Jianlu rubbed her hair, thinking frantically, and for a moment she even felt like her brain was about to boil.
But the conversation inside the room continued.
"Hahahaha... Xiuxiu, you little cutie, you're so funny! If you don't want to talk about it, you don't have to, why tease us like this?"
"Hahaha..." Cheng Xiuxiu awkwardly laughed along with Yan Yiyan, then quickly straightened her expression and changed the subject.
"Um, I have a question."
"Huh? Ask away."
She pointed to the bag of romance novels and comics that Yan Yiyan had brought:
"Won't watching this kind of thing affect my studies?"
……
Lin Jianlu, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, squatted in place, her eyes wide as if she had suddenly taken a bite of bitter melon.
Cheng Xiuxiu, I have to admit, you're pretty invincible too.
I underestimated your fighting power because you seemed so quiet and reserved before. I never expected you to be able to...
It's hard to describe, but these kinds of people are really annoying. They wave the banner of "don't let it interfere with your studies," and use it to put others first in everything they do. In the end, they become universally disliked, and then they cry and say, "I was just trying to help you, but you're ostracizing me."
The school is like a giant express delivery station, constantly receiving all sorts of large and small packages. Lin Jianlu is actually quite used to these small packages.
But she didn't want Cheng Xiuxiu to become that kind of person.
Although studying is important, it's not actually that important to Cheng Xiuxiu.
After all, studying couldn't change her fate.
With such a wealthy family, you could be enjoying your youth, so why confine your mind to rigid rules centered around "learning," like a dull and boring robot?
Even now, the AI in robots can break through limitations and generate some wildly imaginative content.
She guessed that Yan Yiyan might have realized that Cheng Xiuxiu was out of touch with everyone, which was why she brought her some romance comics to read.
And as expected, the sounds that followed in the room were exactly what happened next.
"Xiuxiu, were you always like this when you were in school?"
After Shoko Fongkawa uttered those words, there was a brief silence.
Immediately following was Cheng Xiuxiu's awkward denial:
"Actually, I rarely go to school."
Goodness, that's incredibly extravagant! You're skipping school and hiring a private tutor instead, huh?
"I've always been in poor health since I was little, and I was often hospitalized. Later, I had a serious illness, and over time, the hospital became my home, so I rarely went to school."
Oh, I see. It's alright then. I thought you were going to do something extravagant...
"So I listened to my mother, because she was the only one who stayed with me when I was in the hospital."
Oh, I see. No wonder she said those things. It turns out she's been staying in the hospital, almost completely isolated from the world. The only person who can influence her is her mother.
Lin Jianlu recalled the small rashes that had appeared on the girl's chin a week ago, and realized that he had never seen her during PE class or group running.
So this guy was quite delicate since he was a child. No wonder he even seemed so frail and pitiful.
"So that's how it is," Yan Yiyan couldn't help but sigh. "I thought the lives of the rich were all about luxury and decadence, but I never imagined you were so... miserable?"
"It doesn't feel too bad. That's just life. It's like a small boat, drifting with the current, never knowing where tomorrow will take you."
At this point, the girl paused for a moment, carefully observed the two girls who were quietly watching her, and then explained aloud:
"But you don't need to worry now, I'm cured."
Now you're still not doing your exercises? You lazy dog!
Lin Jianlu, standing outside the door, silently complained to herself.
The girl smiled, got up and walked to the window. The clear midday sunlight shone through the blinds onto her arm, and the slender lines of her veins resembled a glass skeleton, faintly visible under her fair and smooth skin.
She looked out the window.
"So, what are they playing?"
"Oh... let me see..." Breaking free from the silence, Yan Yiyan leaned closer to the window and looked at the three boys outside.
"It's Ludo, it must have been brought by Niu Zibin again, that guy loves playing board games the most."
"Is it simple?" she asked.
"What skill is involved in Ludo? Anyone can do it."
"Could you teach me?"
Yan Yiyan opened the window and poked her head out:
"Hey! You guys, you brought a board game into the room, we want to play too... Wait, where's Tyrannosaurus Rex?"
……
"I'm here, did you call me?"
Hearing the hesitant voices inside, Lin Jianlu waited a few seconds before knocking on the door of the room where the girls were.
"Oh, so you've been here all along..." Yan Yiyan opened the door, pointed at her, and looked as if she had just realized something.
"I wasn't eavesdropping, don't try to smear me." Lin Jianlu quickly waved her hand, "I've been downstairs the whole time, I came up as soon as I heard you calling me."
At this moment, three boys also came over with their Ludo (a board game) set.
Although there are now seven people in the room, it doesn't feel crowded at all. The room seems to be a gym, with several treadmills and resistance bands, as well as a pool table.
"Hey Chen Chen! You're teaching Xiuxiu, who else wants to play? Ludo?"
When Niu Zibin, the ninja, heard that he was to guide a beginner, he immediately waved his hand and turned his gaze to the stationary bikes not far away.
As for Fengchuan Xiangzi, she glanced at Lin Baolong, then came over from the chair next to her and whispered something in Yan Yiyan's ear.
Upon hearing this, Yan Yiyan chuckled and nodded.
"Then Crazy Chuan Xiangzi, Tyrannosaurus Brother, Chen Chen, and Xiuxiu, you four have your fun, I'll watch!"
And so, the group laid out the chessboard and began this game of Flying Chess.
As for the rules of Ludo, there shouldn't be much to explain. Each player has four pieces. You roll the dice and the pieces fly. If all four pieces reach their destination, you win.
Chen Chen casually said a few words to Cheng Xiuxiu, and she nodded to indicate that she understood.
Then start.
First, Chen Chen rolls the dice; he must roll a five or a six to take off.
Why do I always feel like I can fly? Is it because I have a heart that yearns for freedom, like a bird?
As Chen Chen spoke, he blew on the dice and then threw them out.
Don't make dirty jokes, you idiot!
Lin Baolong frowned, but seeing that the other three girls' faces showed no emotion, or perhaps some of them were pretending not to be, he had no choice but to also pretend to be indifferent.
Four o'clock.
It's a bit awkward that I can't get out of the hangar.
Next up is the Linbaolong, one point.
Crazy Shoko, three o'clock.
Looks like we're going to have to do it again.
But the turning point came from Cheng Xiuxiu, who carefully threw out the dice.
Oh, it's six!
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