Moreover, with every move the old man made, he was extremely cautious, which left her feeling tense throughout the match!
When she used to watch the old folks play chess in the park, they were always unwilling to admit defeat. Qiao Zhenyu was often pinned down by the elders, who insisted on winning against him! Out of kindness, Qiao Zhenyu would often intentionally lose at the final stage.
Xia Qingqian had just employed the same tactic, because she, as the younger generation, couldn't let Grandpa suffer a crushing defeat.
The old man, naturally, noticed that Xia Qingqian was letting him win, and although he felt pleased to win, he found it hard to accept having been beaten by this young girl.
What's more, he had never been in such a difficult position even when matched with opponents before; even Beitang Yao was not his match. Beitang Yao could occasionally win against him, but those were scarce.
