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Kato Megumi brought the tea, but found that neither Kato San nor Koyama Yi had the intention to drink it, so she had to put the tea next to them herself. Then she sat down quietly next to Koyama Yi and watched the chess game between the two.
After watching for a while, Kato Megumi found that she was still no match for the other two in chess skills. She shook her head and went back to the kitchen alone.
Seeing that Kato Hui had just gone out for a while and came back, Kato Kyoko asked curiously: "Ah, why did Xiao Hui come back so soon? Shouldn't you help Xiaoshan share the pressure?"
"Nothing, they get along very well."
Kato Megumi picked up the kitchen knife and started cutting vegetables.
Is that so? I didn’t expect that Mr. Xiaoshan is quite good at this.
Kyoko Kato smiled slightly and started preparing lunch.
"Snapped."
"General, Yi boy."
Katoyama said with a laugh. God knows how long it took him to call Xiaoshan Yi "Xiaoshan classmate", then "Xiaoshan", and now "Yi Xiaozi". However, it also indirectly reflected his satisfaction with Xiaoshan Yi. After all, he has been engaged in chess for so many years, and can more or less judge a person's character from the way he plays chess.
"I lost again."
Xiaoshan Yi has fully recognized Katoyama's strength. He is definitely a senior professional of the ninth dan, and may even have obtained a title. You know, above the professional ninth dan are titles, which are infantry, anti-aircraft artillery, chariot, ghost horse, force elephant, alchemist, and the strongest title general. The key is that the titles are one-to-one. If you want to become a title holder, you must defeat a title holder, and to become a general, you must become a title holder and then defeat other title holders.
"Uncle, you are not the title holder, are you?"
Xiao Shanyi said jokingly, after all, there were only seven people with the title in the entire country, and he wouldn't meet them by chance.
But when Katoyama heard this, he immediately smiled triumphantly.
"Hehe, yes, the one in front of you is none other than the one known as the alchemist - Kato-san, immovable as a mountain."
Xiao Shanyi was really stunned after hearing this. He thought to himself, he was so lucky that he could meet a title holder, and a Taoist priest at the upper level.
No wonder, no wonder Kato Megumi's style of play was more defensive at the beginning. This was due to the subtle influence of Kato Yama.
"I'm just showing off my skills."
After accepting the reality, Xiao Shanyi smiled freely. After all, he was still young. Sooner or later, he would become a title holder. Even the highest general could be possible for him.
"Haha, Yi boy, you are not bad. Your offensive ability is not worse than that guy in the tank."
Katoyama's words were not really meant to comfort Xiaoshan Yi. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the current chariot is the last in strength among the title holders.
After Kato-san finished speaking, he picked up the tea beside him and took a sip. Wow, it's so strong.
"Would you like another plate?"
Katoyama was also enjoying the game. Normally, when he worked in the Chess League, there was no one who could be his opponent. Even the professional ninth-dan players who were his subordinates could not let him have such a great time. Those with other titles were in charge of other branches of the Chess League, and they would only play a few games at the end of the year when they would hold competitions.
"it is good……"
Xiaoshan Yi was also still unsatisfied, and just when he was about to agree, Kato Megumi's voice rang out.
"It's time to eat."
"Ah, Xiaohui, when did you come? I didn't even notice."
Katoyama touched his head and smiled innocently, no longer looking like he was just now as he was maneuvering on the chessboard.
"Ten minutes ago."
"..."
Xiaoshan Yi clearly felt that Kato Megumi's gaze when she looked at the two of them became gloomy.
"Ahem, it seems that my uncle and I were too focused on our game. Let's go eat now, uncle."
When Katoyama saw that Xiaoshan Yi had built the steps, there was no reason for him not to step on them.
"Yes, yes, let's eat, Yi boy, let me tell you, the food cooked by Xiaohui's mother is delicious."
“I have done that too…”
Kato Megumi spoke again in a gloomy voice.
"..."
Xiao Shanyi had no choice but to just leave.
"Let's go, uncle."
"Yes, the food won't taste good if it's cold."
Katoyama walked quickly towards the kitchen, with an air of fleeing in panic.
Kato Megumi looked at Kato San's back quietly, and suddenly felt someone patting her shoulder gently.
When I looked back, I saw Xiao Shan Yi smiling at me.
"Let's go, Kato. I'm really looking forward to your cooking skills."
"Xiaoshan obviously eats it every day."
"But Kato's craftsmanship makes people look forward to it every day."
When Kato Hui saw Xiaoshan Yi's sincere eyes, the deer in her heart began to stir.
"Come on, over here."
Xiaoshan Yi naturally followed Kato Megumi. In fact, what he said just now was sincere. After all, Mei Ya's cooking skills... are very underground.
"Come on, Yi boy, sit here, sit here."
When Katoyama saw Xiaoshan Yi at the dinner table, he greeted him with a smile. He didn't seem to be on guard against wild boars at all, and he even ignored his own cabbage.
"Xiao Yi, hurry up and make it, and taste auntie's cooking."
Seeing that Kato San was so satisfied with Xiaoshan Yi, Kato Kyoko quietly changed the way she addressed Xiaoshan Yi.
Xiaoshan Yi hurriedly thanked him and then sat opposite Kato Shan, with Kato Megumi sitting next to him.
When Kato Kyoko brought the last dish, Kato-san also shouted, "Let's eat."
Xiao Shanyi looked at the delicious food on the table and couldn't help but salivate.
"Come, Xiaoyi, try Auntie's fried shrimp."
Kato Kyoko smiled and picked up a fried shrimp for Xiaoshan Yi, who quickly thanked her.
"Thank you, aunt."
"Cough, cough, cough."
Seeing this, Katoyama on the side started coughing dryly.
Seeing this, Kato Kyoko smiled and picked up a fried shrimp for Kato Shan.
"Here, isn't that childish?"
Kato-san immediately became happy after taking the fried shrimp.
Seeing this, Xiaoshan Yi also picked up a fried shrimp for Kato Hui.
"Come on, Kato, you eat too."
Xiaoshan Yi put the fried shrimps into Kato Megumi's bowl, and Kato Megumi lowered her head and thanked him.
Kyoko Kato keenly noticed her daughter's smiling face as she buried her head in her rice bowl.
He looked at Xiao Shanyi who was eating his meal happily and contentedly, and his opinion of Xiao Shanyi was raised to a higher level.
"Yi boy, I heard from Xiaohui that you are planning to participate in the National High School Chess League?"
Katoyama asked.
"Yes, actually I want to participate with Kato, so I will practice every day."
Xiao Shanyi put down his bowl and chopsticks and answered.
"If you participate, don't worry about your ranking."
When Katoyama talked about this, Xiaoshan Yi smiled, and then Katoyama's face became serious.
"Xiaohui is a special child, you should know that."
"I know."
Xiaoshan Yi said so.
"So, I hope you can take care of Xiaohui more at school."
When Katoyama said this, he looked at Xiaoshan Yi sincerely.
"As a father, please."
When Xiao Shanyi heard this, his face turned serious.
"I promise."
These three simple words show Xiaoshan Yi's determination.
Kato Shan and Kato Kyoko also laughed when they heard this. As for Kato Megumi, her eyes turned towards Xiaoshan Yi even softer.
The four of them spent their lunch time happily. Katoyama even told Xiaoshan Yi to come to his house every weekend, and he would be responsible for giving Xiaoshan Yi some guidance, in his words.
"Boy Yi, you can now strive for the title. The next title challenge will be one month after the National High School Chess League. You must seize this opportunity."
"Well, I'll take my leave today. Thank you, uncle and aunt, for your hospitality."
Xiao Shanyi said respectfully while standing at the door.
"Yi boy, remember to come back next week."
Kato-san said carelessly.
"Welcome Xiaoyi to come again next time. Don't bring anything with you then."
Kyoko Kato also said with a smile.
"Yes, remember, don't bring anything."
Katoyama also emphasized this.
"Okay, then I'll take my leave."
"I'll go see Xiaoshan off."
Kato Megumi and Xiaoshan Yi went out together.