Xi Jiyang's frail hands trembled slightly as he took the tea that Xi Mushan handed him. He took a sip, then pointed to the Chinese chess set beside him and looked to Mu Yuchen to say, "Let's have a game, shall we?"
Mu Yuchen set the cup in his hand aside and nodded.
Xi Xiaye watched a smile surface underneath Xi Jiyang's aged face, yet she could feel a sense of loss and loneliness coming from him. With a sigh, she arranged the chess set for them while Xi Mushan sat down beside Xi Jiyang and watched them play.
Xi Xiaye was not very skilled at chess, so she would not be able to give Mu Yuchen any suggestion even if she watched them. Instead, it was Xi Mushan across her who clearly had more knowledge about chess, so he became Xi Jiyang's strategist.
After one round, Mu Yuchen's great skills were showcased. He kept on getting into a tie with Xi Jiyang and Xi Mushan, so they ended the session as such.