Chapter 252: Chapter 252: International Chess

Chen Yu couldn't help but frown, what a mess this all was.

The guests present also became tense, as the grand wedding of the William's family was an event of extreme importance in the Western world, with quite a few media outlets present.

If something went wrong on such an occasion, the reputation of the William's family would plummet.

As the two parties were squabbling, Lotus suddenly stood up, opened the bundle he was carrying, and placed it on the ground.

"Since you're determined to remarry, let's abide by our agreement from years ago and have a chess match. Choose anyone from the William's family, and if they can beat me, I won't stand in your way today!"

Chen Yu's head was full of question marks, he hadn't expected a marriage to be decided in such a manner.

As he brooded, Victor surprisingly agreed readily and even began playing chess with the opponent right then and there.

Lotus was already a master at chess, extremely renowned throughout the Western world.

When the two began to play, the guests started to murmur among themselves, none believing Victor would win.

Sure enough, within less than five minutes, Victor admitted defeat. seaʀᴄh thё novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Lotus, brimming with smugness, grabbed a bottle of red wine from nearby and gulped it down.

"Old man, in the realm of chess, nobody in the world is a match for me. I would advise you to just concede and call off this wedding!"

Victor's breath began to quicken. He must have had his reasons for insisting on this wedding, moreover, the fact that William's family lacked a successor was the biggest issue.

Now that his health had finally improved, he needed to take the chance to father a child.

Beads of sweat had formed on Victor's face, yet he didn't know what to do.

Lotus was extremely arrogant, glancing over everyone present.

"As I said earlier," he announced, "anyone from the William's family and the guests here today can play a match of chess for Mr. Victor! Today's rule is ten games of chess, and if someone can beat me in six of them, I will withdraw and not interfere with the wedding any further."

As these words were spoken, the room immediately erupted into an uproar, the faces of those present darkening.

Most of them were businessmen for whom chess was simply a pastime, never something they studied deeply.

And with Lotus being a real master at chess, how could any of them be his opponent?

Katherine grew anxious at once: "It's over, looks like Mr. Victor's wedding cannot proceed!"

Chen Yu naturally saw through the complexities of the situation, and his mind had already conjured up a massive amount of information systems, having transferred all of Lotus's background to him.

Chen Yu sighed, today he was a guest of the William's family, and he had to help no matter what.

"Ling Ling, immediately compile all the rules and strategies for chess for me!"

[Chess strategies are being generated]

Before long, Chen Yu's mind was filled with ample information.

As Lotus sat there, Chen Yu suddenly approached him, gently patted his shoulder, and then sat down.

"Mr. Lotus, I too am a guest of the William's family and have some understanding of chess," he said, "Why don't you let me play a few games with you?"

Lotus looked Chen Yu up and down, his face full of disdain.

While the rules of chess are quite simple, mastering its myriad strategies takes at least decades.

Lotus, who had studied chess for fifty years, saw Chen Yu, who appeared to be under thirty, and thought it inconceivable that the young man could be his match.

"Ha ha! Kid, let me give you a piece of advice, don't humiliate yourself here. Step down obediently or don't blame me for not being polite."

Chen Yu paid no heed and readied the chessboard, moving a piece first.

"Old sir, as my senior, there shouldn't be a problem with me making the first move!"

Lotus burst into laughter once again, "Even if I let you move ten times, what can you possibly do!"

Speaking thus, he also began to move his pieces.

The two played methodically, stunning the spectators around them.

When Victor played earlier, he was defeated in under five minutes, yet Chen Yu and Lotus had been playing for a full ten minutes without any sign of failure.

On the contrary, Lotus's face was suddenly covered with beads of sweat, as if he was extremely nervous.

"What's happening here? Why do I feel like Lotus seems to be at a disadvantage after making the first move!"

"Impossible, the man has been studying chess for over fifty years. How could a young fellow under thirty possibly defeat him?"

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In the midst of the crowd's heated discussion, Lotus suddenly threw down his piece and stood up sharply.

"This can't be possible! Who did you learn your chess from? Why do you have such an unusual method of play?"

Chen Yu glanced at his hand, remaining extremely calm, and then reset the chessboard.

"Honestly, I'm just a beginner who has only been exposed to chess for a measly three years. However, back in the East, I frequently played our local version of chess."

Lotus swallowed hard, shook his head, and slapped his cheeks before sitting in front of Chen Yu again, concentrating deeply on the game.

The duration of this round was two minutes shorter than the last, and naturally, Lotus was defeated.

His expression appeared dazed, and his face showed an unprecedented level of panic.

"This can't be true. What method are you using? Why can't I win against you?"

Chen Yu smiled faintly, "Eastern chess is somewhat similar to international chess, but it has many more rules. I believe any ordinary Eastern chess expert could match you blow for blow!"

Lotus's body shook involuntarily, "I don't believe it. Let's have one more game. If I lose this time, I'll leave immediately!"

The two sat down once more, and everyone noticed that Lotus was extremely serious this time, almost bringing out everything he had learned in his life.

Alas, Chen Yu was one step ahead, and after only four minutes of play, Lotus's body went limp.

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"Impossible, how could I, who have studied chess all my life, lose to a young whippersnapper like you! Tell me, who is your teacher!"

Lotus was visibly frantic, while Chen Yu didn't wish to explain too much. Casually placing a piece on the board, he stood up, bowed respectfully, and then turned to leave.