Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 133 Curiosity (Fourth Watch)

Chapter 133: 133 Curiosity (Fourth Watch)

The footsteps grew fainter and fainter.

Listening to the sounds outside, Song Shiqin knew that Zhang Zijun had walked away. Only then did he put down the documents in his hand and fetched the curious card from beneath a book.

He leaned back lazily in his chair, his long legs propped up on the desk, a casual gesture exuding an aura of commanding presence.

His well-defined fingers toyed with a card, his delicate eyes slightly narrowed, dark shadows swirling in their depths.

This card was strange.

The front was adorned with a deep starlight pattern, emanating an ancient and mystical aura.

However, the other side was completely blank, cleaner than a sheet of white paper.

Just who was she really?

Why did she appear at the clubhouse that day?

And how did she recognize Dick, who was disguised as a waiter?

And wasn’t it too coincidental that she was just taken hostage by Dick?

Was she truly just the young miss of the Chu Family?

And how could an ordinary card exert such formidable power in her hands?

Moreover, what about all those rumors?

How could a woman so charming and intelligent be spoken of as useless?

Was this really her protective cover, or was there something more?

This iron-willed soldier, a tough guy to the core, found himself deeply intrigued by a young woman for the first time.

’Knock, knock, knock,’ a series of knocks at the door interrupted Song Shiqin’s train of thought.

He hastily retracted his legs and hid the card under the book, sitting up straight.

"Come in."

"Youngest, are you busy?" Song Yuan entered with a smile, carrying a chessboard.

"Dad," Song Shiqin rose from his seat when he saw who it was, "You’re here."

Song Yuan set the chessboard on the desk, "If you’re not too busy, why not join Dad for a game?"

As he spoke, Song Yuan quickly placed a black stone on the board.

"Alright," Song Shiqin straightened up and picked up a white stone to place on the board.

"Wait a moment," as if recalling something, Song Yuan picked up the two pieces from the board and put them back in the bowls, swapping the positions of their bowls, "Let’s switch up, I’ll use white, you use black. Let’s agree beforehand, alright? You’re not allowed to go easy on me, you little rascal!"

Song Shiqin touched his nose, "Dad, you’re taking this seriously?"

"Of course! You have to play some serious games with me today and tell me, how is Avalanche used effectively? I must beat that young girl to a pulp someday!"

Avalanche is a name of a Go game opening.

It earned its name for resembling an avalanche sliding down a mountain.

However, due to its high complexity, few Go players choose to play the Avalanche.

If he could master the Avalanche, he would surely impress that young girl!

And make that old merchant stop mocking him!

"So," Song Shiqin said with a smile, "You’ve met your match?"

Song Yuan huffed, "Isn’t that the truth! And to top it off, the one who beat me is just a teenage girl. Isn’t that wrong?"

Song Shiqin slowly placed a stone on the board, "Maybe she’s a ranked professional player. You shouldn’t worry too much about it."

"No way, I asked around. That girl’s just started her senior year at high school, not a pro player."

"Oh?" A trace of surprise flickered in Song Shiqin’s eyes, "Is that so? If she’s not a professional player and still beat you, she must really be someone not to be underestimated."

Song Yuan’s Go skills weren’t actually bad. As an amateur enthusiast, it was rare for someone to defeat him.

"Exactly. That girl is quite formidable. This is the first time I’ve met a young maiden so good at Go," Song Yuan continued.

"I bragged about you in front of her, claiming you could surely beat her. You can’t let me lose face in front of that old merchant and the girl."

Song Shiqin laughed, "Dad, Avalance isn’t something you can grasp overnight, hastiness won’t lead to success."

Song Yuan, sounding a bit annoyed as he placed another stone, said, "Just tell me the essence of what you’ve learned, that’s all I need. If you can learn it, are you saying your old man can’t?"

Song Yuan glanced at Song Shiqin, rehearsing the words he had prepared in his heart.

He spoke as though in passing.

"By the way, during this trip back, have you thought about considering other matters? Stop holing up at home all the time, like a young lady, never stepping outside the threshold of the house."

Song Shiqin, of course, understood the implication of Song Yuan’s words and artfully dodged the issue, "Look at how you’re talking, Dad. Haven’t I just captured the international fugitive Dick? I have a pile of military stuff to attend to, don’t I?"

Song Yuan said a bit unhappily, "Military, military, when will you think about your own matters?"

At this rate, when would he ever get to hold his grandson?

Feigning ignorance, Song Shiqin responded, "My own matters? Dad, aren’t I in good health? What could possibly be wrong with me?"

"Stop playing dumb with me!" Song Yuan said irritably, "You’re already 29, not 19!"

Elsewhere, 29-year-olds had long since married and had children, but his son, at 29, hadn’t even had a girlfriend.

Moreover, he hadn’t even touched a girl’s hand; a 29-year-old virgin!

Who would believe it if they heard it?