Chapter 378: Unusual (1/2)

After that, he smiled and nodded to Xia Liang and the other two and turned to leave.

"I discovered this restaurant by accident. You know, their food is delicious and the view is nice, but not everyone can eat here. You always have to leave something here and you have to be in the store owner's eyes before you can enter."

Chang Ge walked into the house while introducing Xia Liang and the others.

"The first time I came here, it was my grandpa who brought me here. He painted a picture here before he was allowed to come in and eat."

As he said, Chang Ge pointed to the "Dragonfly and Lotus Picture" on the wall on one side of the hall.

"That's it."

Looking at the painting, Xia Liang was a little surprised.

"Is your grandpa Ye Yuqiu, a master of Chinese painting?"

"Yes."

Chang Ge didn't expect that she would be exposed so quickly.

She didn't think about how many people in the whole Longguo dared to call themselves masters of Chinese painting. Besides, the seal on the painting was so obvious that it would be strange if others didn't know it.

"What about you? How did you get into this store by yourself, and you can bring us with you."

Xia Liang soon returned to normal. He didn't care about the painting. He was more curious about how Changge got into this store by himself, and it seemed that Sister Xu had a good attitude towards Changge.

"Me? I was just lucky enough to play a song that caught the boss's eye and got in."

Changge thought Xia Liang was a little strange. He didn't pay attention to Chinese paintings but paid attention to himself.

Xia Liang didn't believe her words. He looked at the famous paintings on the wall and the delicate patterns carved with sandalwood around.

Look at the pearwood table placed in front of the four bamboo windows and the guqin, go, brush, ink, paper and inkstone on the table.

In addition, the plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum placed next to each table of rice paper all reveal the low-key and restrained luxury and elegance of the whole house.

"This place is mainly open to people who come here for the first time. If they leave a work that they like here, they will be invited upstairs. Now I will take you upstairs to have a look."

Then Changge made a gesture of invitation in the direction of a large column.

"Wait a minute!"

Xia Liang stopped and looked at a pearwood table with a chessboard.

"Changge, do you know who played this game?"

Xia Liang stared at the chessboard.

"This game has always been there, but it seems to be a game of incomplete chess, and no one has been able to solve it until now."

She couldn't understand why Xia Liang would be interested in a game of chess.

"This game of chess is very interesting. I want to try it. I wonder if it's okay."

Xia Liang hasn't used his god-level chess skills since he got them in the previous mission. Now there's a game of chess that's more interesting, so he naturally doesn't want to miss it.

"But no one has solved this game of chess for many years, you..."

Changge hesitated. Even many self-proclaimed masters couldn't solve this game of chess, let alone Xia Liang.

And she knew the rules here very well. If Xia Liang couldn't solve this game of chess, Sister Xu wouldn't give her face and would definitely kick them out.

"Little brother, if you want to try, of course you can. But if you can't solve it, don't blame me for not giving Miss Ruan face and asking you to leave."

Sure enough, what you fear will come true. Hearing the voice behind him, Changge wanted to persuade Xia Liang to give up.

But Xia Liang nodded slightly and walked towards the endgame.

Hearing that someone was solving the chess game downstairs, several middle-aged people upstairs couldn't sit still. They all looked down and saw that the person who saw the chess game was a young man in his early twenties, so they were no longer interested.

Xia Liang sat down and looked at the endgame in front of him. He picked up the white chess piece and frowned slightly. After thinking for a while, he put the white chess piece back into the chess box and picked up the black chess piece again.

"Hmm? This young man is interesting." A white-haired old man whispered softly in a more remote position on the third floor. He became a VIP here and went up to the third floor because he saw this.

After Shan Shaonian's actions, the old man knew that this young man was not simple and he would have a place here in the future.

As expected, Sister Xu nodded secretly because of his action. According to the rules of the store, no matter if it was a coincidence or hidden, she could not drive Xia Liang and his group out.

Xia Liang was hesitating at this time. He saw the wonderfulness of this chess game. On the surface, the number of black pieces was more than the number of white pieces, but in fact, the empty points were, and the white pieces could eat up a large number of black pieces at any time.

That is why the game did not proceed.

On the surface, most people would think that the black pieces would win, but in fact, the white pieces won, which was why Xia Liang changed pieces not long after the beginning.

Although he understood the chess game, it was not easy to solve it.

Because no matter where the black pieces went, there was destined to be a piece of black pieces that would be eaten by the white pieces.

"Break it and then stand it."

After saying this, Xia Liang's eyes were a little determined. After thinking about it again, he began to make moves.

But his words made the old man on the third floor brighten his eyes and mutter.

"Break it and then build it, right? Why didn't I think of that?"

Thinking back then, the old man understood the game but had no idea where to start, because he also knew that no matter how he moved the black piece, it would be eaten, and that's why he hesitated. For so many years, he had stayed in Xijing City just to find a way to break it.

But he didn't expect that his years of worry would be solved by a young boy today. It's really the case that the waves behind push the waves ahead. The old man couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.

Since Xia Liang started to make moves, he took a few steps without thinking and had already won. With the fall of the last piece, the game was completely clear, and there was no suspense that the black piece won.

"It's solved."

Xia Liang looked at Sister Xu and smiled gently.

"It's indeed solved. Sir, you are really a formidable person. Xu was ignorant before and still hopes that he will understand."

After saying that, Sister Xu bent down.

"How is this possible?"

"Is there really someone who has solved this chess game?"

"What is this young man's background?"

…

Obviously, everyone on the second floor was not calm after hearing this. Because Xia Liang was young, they looked down upon it, so they didn’t pay too much attention.

Seeing the direction of the chess game, now unraveled, they couldn't help but regret it.

"Sister Xu, you're welcome."

Seeing Sister Xu's apology, Xia Liang didn't understand how a game of chess on a whim could make her take it so seriously.

Sister Xu said respectfully after bowing.

"Sir and everyone, please follow me."

Saying that, Sister Xu walked forward.

The four people who originally thought they would be seated on the second floor were taken to the fifth floor. As a few people left, the people on the second floor couldn't sit still and ran down. They wanted to see what had stood here for a hundred years. How the reversed chess game was solved.

"This is wrong. I remember that at the beginning of this game, Heizi had a high chance of winning. Why did Heisi still win after solving the problem?"

"Yes, I also remember that Heizi was supposed to win from the beginning."

"Could this young man be with the boss here..."

"You mean he went through the back door? That's impossible. You know how strict the rules here are."

"Then why does this young man..."

…

"It doesn't matter so much, we'll find out later by which floor he goes to."

After saying that, everyone looked at the elevator, and when they saw it stopped on the fifth floor, they fell silent.

The fifth floor has never been opened. Xia Liang and others were the first to enter, which means that the end of the game is really solved, but they can't understand it.

"It seems that this young man really has a close relationship with the boss here!"

This was said by one of the middle-aged men with a big belly. He was jealous that Xia Liang could get treatment that he did not have, so he said this deliberately.

"Nonsense, I solved this game while watching."

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"Mr. Yang!"

"Mr. Yang!"

…

Hearing this voice, several people said respectfully.

"Now that the chess piece has been solved, it's time for me to go back. You are all the best people in the capital. Don't be too petty, lest you make people laugh."

The person who spoke was the old man who had been paying attention to Xia Liang on the third floor.

He glared at the person who just made the slanderous words and left.

Seeing this situation, the rest of the people also left angrily.

In just a moment, only Xia Liang and four others were left in the entire house.

But they didn't know what was happening downstairs.

"Sir, do you have the honor to know your name?"

Sister Xu said respectfully beside Xia Liang.

"Sister Xu, you don't have to be like this. My name is Xia Liang."

“Mr. ”

"hiss!"

"hiss!"

These words shocked Wen Qiong and Chang Ge. Just looking at the first floor, they knew that this place was not simple. Unexpectedly, the fifth floor was even more shocking. Looking at the magnificent decoration and the famous paintings hanging on the wall, they couldn't help but wonder. Plus you can see the endless back garden outside the window.

Everyone can see that this place is unusual. You must know that not everyone is qualified to own such a large private property in the center of Shangjing, and the boundless back garden can only be seen from the fifth floor.

Besides, Chang Ge is a regular customer here. This is the first time she knows that this store has branches. And from Sister Xu’s words, it seems like there are stores like this in the whole Xia Kingdom. How can this not be surprising?

Xia Liang said, listening to Little Tangtang's growling stomach.

"Okay, thank you. When can we have dinner?"

Compared with this, eating is obviously more important.

"Mr. Xia, wait a moment. I'm going to rush you now. Please rest first. There are various pastries and fruits on the coffee table in the room for you to enjoy."

After speaking, Sister Xu bowed again before leaving.

Seeing Xia Liang's unmoved look, Sister Xu respected her even more. She was indeed someone who could solve the chess game. Even if she was young, she should not be underestimated.

Now, she not only has to urge the chef, but also wants to spread the news back to the capital that the chess game has been solved and Xia Liang.

"I originally wanted to invite you here for dinner to express my gratitude, but in the end I ended up taking advantage of you and you invited me."

Chang Ge looked out the window at the various chrysanthemums, the strange rocks with different attitudes, the rustling bamboo forest and the rippling blue lake water and couldn't help but sigh.

"Next time I'll invite you back!"

Hearing Chang Ge's seriousness, Xia Liang smiled and continued to peel oranges for Xiao Tangtang.

At this time Sister Xu came back.

"Mr. Xia, your meal is ready, can I pass on the dishes now?"

Seeing Xia Liang nod, Sister Xu started to serve the food.

"The food is ready, please take your time."

After saying that, Sister Xu withdrew.

"Wow, Uncle Xia, the food here is delicious."

As soon as she took a bite of sweet and sour pork ribs, Xiao Tangtang's excited voice rang out.

"It's really good. If you like it, little Tangtang, just eat more."

Wen Qiong said and gave Xiao Tangtang another piece of ribs.

At this time, Chang Ge filled a bowl of soup and brought it over.

"Tangtang, be careful with the soup. This one is hot, but I've had it before and it was pretty good. You should like it."

Xia Liang was very happy to see several people enjoying their meal.

"Since you like it, let's eat more."

…

two hours later

"Uncle Xia, I feel like I can't eat anymore."

Xiao Tangtang looked at the dish in front of her with some hesitation.

Xia Liang gently rubbed Xiao Tangtang's belly.

"If you can't eat it, don't eat it."

The taste here is indeed very good, not to mention the satisfied looks of Chang Ge and Wen Qiong.

Even Xiao Tangtang has eaten a lot of vegetarian dishes. She usually needs to be coaxed to eat vegetarian dishes.

"Let's rest here for a while!"

Xia Liang looked at the trees outside that were about to be scorched. Although it was almost November, the weather in Xijing was still as hot as ever, especially going out at this time was a pain.

"Fish! Uncle Xia, there are fish and water."

Little Tangtang was lying on the window looking at the lake outside the window and was very excited.

Wen Qiong, who was sitting next to her, was so frightened that she quickly grabbed her.

"Well, little Tangtang, do you want to go fishing or go on a boat trip later?"

"Ship, I want to take the boat!"

Xiao Tangtang's eyes lit up and she immediately returned.

"It's good to take a boat. I also want to go on a boat trip."

Wen Qiong also nodded and handed Xia Liang a glass of water.

Xia Liang took the water and nodded,

"Okay, since you all want to go, we will go boating when the weather gets a little cooler."

Xiao Tangtang jumped into Xia Liang's arms and kissed her cheek.

"I knew Uncle Xia was the best."

"You are so heartless, isn't Sister Changge bad?"

After pinching Xiao Tangtang's face, Chang Ge pretended to be aggrieved.

"Hehe, okay, sister Changge is as good as sister Wenqiong."

The little guy finished speaking without offending anyone and gave Wen Qiong a flattering smile.

Wen Qiong was very pleased to see it.

A few people just sat on the fifth floor, feeling the breeze, chatting for most of an hour before leaving the private restaurant and continuing to walk towards the playground.

In the amusement park, although the weather was not as hot as before, it was still a bit simmering. In addition, the huge crowds of people in the amusement park made it even more suffocating.

Seeing this, a few people went straight to the shipyard. The four of them rented a boat and got on the ship.

Because we were on the water, the previous heat disappeared a lot, and the slight breeze brought a hint of water, which made people feel cool and comfortable.

Because of this, a few people had the leisure to enjoy the scenery.

However, standing on the painting boat and looking at the clear lake water and the lush woods not far away, although it can be regarded as picturesque, I always feel that it is missing a bit of flowers.

It was at this time that they felt that the private restaurant was even more extraordinary. After all, both the front yard and the huge backyard were full of colorful flowers.

Thinking of these Chang Ge and Wen Qiong, the nature of a lake tour is gone.

Only Xiaotangtang was still looking at the water under the boat with a curious expression, and Xia Liang, who had been holding Xiaotangtang and closing his eyes to rest, was still looking at it with some interest.