For a time, the living room of the An Family Villa was filled with laughter and warmth.
After carefully discussing the engagement banquet and finalizing most of the arrangements, everyone enjoyed a hearty lunch amidst the lively atmosphere at the An Family home.
After the meal, An Zhihang and An Zhiyan, who had work responsibilities, returned to their posts, while Gu Tingting and An Yiqing retreated to their bedroom to whisper among themselves. Old Master An, Old Master Gu, Ye Chenghong, as well as Gu Weijun and Gu Qingfeng, along with Gu Yelin, all headed to the study under the pretense of playing several games of chess.
In the study, Old Master Gu and Ye Chenghong were seated facing each other with a delicate chessboard on the small table between them. The two of them quietly lowered their heads, focusing intently on the black and white pieces on the board, lost in thought.
