The grandfather and grandson played their game at a speedy pace, exchanging words now and then.
"You've improved a lot, my boy." Li Changshan hadn't played chess with his grandson for a long time and was surprised to see how much his skills had progressed.
"I practiced hard to beat you, grandpa. So, be careful." Li Zhao learned to play chess from his grandfather. When he was young, his parents were always busy, and he was mostly looked after by his grandfather, hence their deep bond.
"We'll see if you can beat me." Li Changshan said, grinning at his grandson, the seriousness from their phone conversation was nowhere in sight.
"Watch out, grandpa. Checkmate!" Li Zhao announced, moving his chess piece.
"I've been beaten by my own grandson." Li Changshan, looking at the chessboard and then his grandson with widened eyes.
"That's what I warned you, grandpa." Li Zhao had never let his grandfather win while playing chess.
