Courtyard House: She got anxious when He Yushui wasn't licked.

After finishing lunch, Wang Baobao and Wang Beibei carried the prince back to their room to play.

After Yu Haitang finished eating, Chen Amao once again took on the role of the dishwasher.

Fang Yue sat down next to Wang Lin and looked Yu Haitang up and down.

Yu Haitang also looked Fang Yue up and down.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Wang Lin took the initiative to introduce the two parties, so that they could get to know each other.

Fang Yue gave Wang Lin face and didn't ask Yu Haitang about any personal matters.

Yu Haitang was also tactful enough not to mention the matter between him and He Yushui.

After Wang Lin finished introducing the two parties, a brief awkward atmosphere ensued once again.

"Boom boom boom!"

Fortunately, there was a knock on the door.

Wang Lin immediately volunteered, "I'll go open the door."

When I opened the door, I was surprised to see He Yushui standing outside.

He Yushui was holding a carefully prepared box, which seemed to be a gift for Wang Lin.

When Wang Lin saw that the person who came was He Yushui, he was just as afraid that this was going to happen. He asked coldly, "He Yushui, what are you doing here?"

"Wang Lin, today is your birthday! This is my birthday present for you." He Yushui handed an exquisite box to Wang Lin with both hands.

He Yushui hesitated for a long time before coming. She knew that today was Wang Lin's birthday. This year's birthday was different from previous years. This year was Wang Lin's eighteenth birthday, which was of great significance. It would be a great pity if she missed it.

In order to make Wang Lin remember her, He Yushui specially spent her own savings to buy Wang Lin a cream bread at a high price.

The bakery is currently researching new types of bread, and cream bread is their latest creation, which is quite expensive.

If it weren't for Wang Lin's birthday today, He Yushui wouldn't have been able to bring herself to buy it.

Wang Lin looked at the exquisite box being handed to him, but he didn't take it. Instead, he said calmly, "It's over between us. We have nothing to do with each other anymore."

Upon hearing Wang Lin's words, He Yushui replied nonchalantly, "I'm a few years older than you, there's absolutely no way we could be together! Even if we can't be lovers, we can still be friends! Can't friends celebrate each other's birthdays?"

Wang Lin found it hard to reconcile the current He Yushui with the previous He Yushui. Was this the same person? Could it be that He Yushui had been possessed?

Seeing that Wang Lin was reluctant to accept her gift, He Yushui stuffed it into his hand and said, "This is a new cream bread from the bakery, it's very expensive."

Wang Lin really didn't want to accept He Yushui's gift, but since the gift was already in his pocket, he thought for a moment and finally said to He Yushui, "Thank you then. Let's be friends from now on."

He Yushui didn't take Wang Lin's words to heart. She knew that Wang Lin loved her to the bone, and that he was only saying this because of his male pride. She didn't expose him, but instead took the initiative to say, "It's been a long time since I've been to your house. May I come in and sit for a while?"

Wang Lin looked back into the room. He really didn't want to agree to He Yushui's request. It seemed that He Yushui was unaware that Yu Haitang was here. Wouldn't the atmosphere be even more awkward if the two of them met?

"If it's inconvenient, then forget it." He Yushui noticed that Wang Lin was hesitant. In the past, Wang Lin couldn't wait for her to stay at her house, but now he was hesitant, and it seemed that he was not very willing to let He Yushui in.

"It's not that it's inconvenient." Wang Lin didn't know how to explain. Was he supposed to tell him that his classmate Yu Haitang was at his house?

"Let's go then." Taking advantage of Wang Lin's inattention, He Yushui pushed open the door and entered.

Wang Lin tried to stop it, but it was too late.

He Yushui entered the house and saw Fang Yue, Chen Amao, and another person she didn't expect, Yu Haitang.

When Yu Haitang saw He Yushui enter, she jumped up from the sofa like a cat caught stealing cream, feigning surprise and saying, "Yushui!"

He Yushui stepped forward and asked in surprise, "Haitang, what are you doing at Wang Lin's house?"

Yu Haitang pulled He Yushui to sit down on the sofa and told her about her previous encounter with Wang Lin.

After hearing Yu Haitang's explanation, He Yushui appeared calm on the surface, but her heart was in turmoil as she asked, "Haitang, what brings you to see Wang Lin today?"

Yu Haitang said frankly, "I think Wang Lin is a good person, and I would like to be friends with him."

"Really? It seems you also think Wang Lin is very outstanding." Upon hearing this, He Yushui realized that Yu Haitang had taken a liking to Wang Lin. Her face remained calm, but her heart began to panic.

Previously, only Fang Yue, that little brat, didn't put any pressure on He Yushui. But now that Yu Haitang has appeared, she's really afraid that Wang Lin won't be able to resist Yu Haitang's advances and that the two of them will end up together.

Yu Haitang rubbed her stomach and said absentmindedly, "Wang Lin's noodles are so delicious. If I weren't already full, I would definitely eat another bowl."

He does not mean that.

He Yushui looked at Wang Lin, biting her lip with a hint of resentment in her eyes, and said, "I really envy you. I haven't had lunch yet."

Wang Lin felt He Yushui's resentful gaze and thought to himself, "It wasn't me who asked you to come here, nor was it me who let you in. Now I'm the scapegoat."

Yu Haitang covered her mouth and laughed as she said to Wang Lin, "Wang Lin, hurry up and cook a bowl of love noodles for Yu Shui."

Wang Lin corrected, "We don't have love noodles, we only have longevity noodles."

He Yushui didn't complain and said frankly, "I'll eat longevity noodles too."

Wang Lin had no choice but to go and boil water again to cook noodles for He Yushui.

Yu Haitang and He Yushui started talking about what would happen after graduation, mostly about their jobs.

Speaking of work, He Yushui has recently settled on a job at the post office, in clerical work.

When Yu Haitang heard that He Yushui had entered the post office and was working in an office position, she immediately congratulated her, saying, "That's great! Yushui, you got a job at the post office without making a sound. That's not an easy place to get into."

He Yushui satisfied her small vanity and waved her hand, saying, "It's just an office job, unlike you, who became an announcer at the Third Steel Rolling Mill."

In the 60s, positions such as announcer and post office clerk were highly sought-after.

However, many jobs are at risk of being laid off, just like Xu Damao's projectionist job. Sooner or later, cinemas will have to eliminate this profession.

While the two women were chatting about everyday things, Wang Lin had already cooked the noodles.

Fang Yue listened for a long time, but neither of the two women paid any attention to her, which made her very angry. As soon as Wang Lin came over, she reached out and pinched Wang Lin's arm to vent her anger.

He Yushui looked at the exquisite noodles, and her reaction was the same as Yu Haitang's.

Wang Lin suddenly remembered that he seemed to have signed in with Gomoku and playing cards. He made an excuse to go inside to get something and retrieved the items from the system warehouse.

Gomoku and playing cards are both excellent choices for entertainment.

He Yushui hasn't started work yet, Yu Haitang is off work today, Fang Yue is on winter break, and it's Wang Lin's birthday today.

Since everyone has a rare holiday, let's play together and kill some time.

When Fang Yue saw the Gomoku game, she exclaimed excitedly, "Brother Lin, you actually have Gomoku!"

Wang Lin nodded and said, "When I, Wang Lin, am out here, I rely on three things: high talent, intelligence, good looks, many friends, good interpersonal relationships, and loyalty."

Fang Yue counted on her fingers, then rolled her eyes at Wang Lin and said irritably, "There are already six items, but there are only three. Can't you count?"

Wang Lin placed the Go board on the table and asked, "Let's play fairly, the loser takes the next turn."

Fang Yue had no objection. She was very good at Gomoku and said confidently, "I have never lost at Gomoku."

Seeing Fang Yue's arrogance, Wang Lin was immediately filled with fighting spirit and said, "Then today I, Wang, will put an end to your arrogance and let you know that there are always people more skilled than you in the world of Gomoku."

"Come on! Who's afraid of who?" Fang Yue said defiantly, opening the Gomoku board and spreading out the game record.

Yu Haitang also became interested and leaned closer to watch the two play chess.

The rules of Gomoku are very simple: you win by connecting five pieces in a line.

Fang Yue, playing black, made the first move in the center.

Wang Lin, playing white, placed a piece next to the black piece.

He Yushui ate her noodles while watching the two play Connect Four.

Fang Yue is very intelligent; she always uses tricks.

Wang Lin was no pushover either; he could always predict Fang Yue's moves, making Fang Yue increasingly passive and almost letting Wang Lin win several times.

In the end, Fang Yue was no match for Wang Lin's tactics and lost.

When it was Yu Haitang's turn to fight Wang Lin, Wang Lin gave Yu Haitang the first move.

Compared to Fang Yue, Yu Haitang seemed quite amateurish, and Wang Lin easily defeated her.

After playing more than ten games of chess without losing a single one, Wang Lin began to question the intelligence of the two women, and his words carried a somewhat contemptuous tone.

This made Fang Yue and Yu Haitang so angry they wanted to bite Wang Lin.

Chen Amao watched Wang Lin play for more than ten rounds, and seemed to have grasped some of Wang Lin's tactics, but he was just waiting for an opportunity to put them into practice.

Wang Lin knew that if he kept winning, the two women might really lose their temper, so he stood up and offered his seat to Chen Amao, saying, "I've been watching for a while, Chen Amao, you come here."

"Can I?" Chen Amao was stunned.

"Believe in yourself," Wang Lin encouraged Chen Amao.

After listening to Wang Lin's words, Chen Amao was no longer timid and shy, and bravely picked up the white pieces to start playing against the two women.

Chapter 54: He Yushui opened the door, and Zhang Hao's heart was broken.

In the first few rounds, Chen Amao was completely crushed by the two girls, but gradually he began to get the hang of the game.

Wang Lin observed Chen Amao's every move and discovered that the kid was quite cunning, actually knowing to plan ahead.

"I lost?" Yu Haitang looked at Chen Amao and won without realizing it, as if she were dreaming.

"It's my turn." Fang Yue pushed Yu Haitang aside and started playing chess with Chen Amao.

As expected, an unexpected event occurred: Chen Amao lost to Fang Yue.

Fang Yue said smugly to Chen Amao, "If you want to beat me, go back and wait a few more years."

"I was careless." Chen Amao hung his head in dejection. He thought he could win, but he still didn't realize Fang Yue's plan.

Wang Lin patted Chen Amao on the shoulder and comforted him, saying, "The more you read and learn, the more beneficial it will be to your life in the future."

Chen Amao nodded emphatically. What Wang Lin said must make sense, and he just needed to remember it.

Gomoku can only be played by two people, but there are many more ways to play poker.

Wang Lin opened the playing cards and taught them a new game: drawing turtles.

Everyone gets the same number of cards. First, you draw your pairs. Then, you rotate clockwise and each person draws one card. The person who has cards left at the end is the turtle.

Upon hearing about this novel way of playing, Yu Haitang's eyes lit up and she said, "We need to add some prizes."

Fang Yue suggested, "Let the loser draw a turtle on her face."

Chen Amao subconsciously touched his face, as if he already knew he was going to lose.