She went to the wrong table on a blind date and ended up getting married to a billionaire CEO.

This girl clearly knew she was going to lose from the start; she had planned ahead.

Grandpa Gu studied this chess game for a long time.

He tried every possible solution step by step, putting his own experience into practice.

Even the strategy Su Maqi just used, he simply realized as time went on that there was no turning back, and he didn't persist until the end.

Who could have imagined that things would take such a turn for the better, and that they would turn defeat into victory?

This is wonderful, this is amazing.

Grandpa Gu suddenly remembered his master's teachings: "The most important thing in life is mindset. No matter what difficulties you encounter, your hope will never be extinguished."

Only in this way can one seize one of the few opportunities in life and change their destiny.

Grandpa Gu has always felt that he has come this far by following his master's teachings.

Life has been full of ups and downs, and I've encountered several major setbacks, but I've always been able to overcome them with my beliefs and build the Gu family empire.

Unexpectedly, what my senior brother incorporated into the game of chess was also the master's thoughts and teachings.

He felt a pang of melancholy, a feeling he couldn't quite describe.

My master is long gone.

My senior brother suddenly left without saying goodbye all those years ago, and we haven't heard from him since. We don't know if he's dead or alive.

When my senior brother was around, the two of them fought quite a bit.

But now he suddenly realized that his obsession with this chessboard all these years was also a way of missing his senior brother.

A life without rivals is lonely.

The loneliness of an elderly person carries an added layer of sorrow and melancholy.

But he never expected that the one who could solve this puzzle was Su Maiqi, Gu Tingyu's wife.

He didn't object when Gu Tingyu brought Su Maiqi back before, mainly out of guilt towards Gu Tingyu's father, Gu Tianze.

Even if he brought back another woman instead of Su Maqi, he wouldn't object.

Let the grandson do whatever he wants.

Only then would he feel a little better, and his guilt towards his youngest son lessen.

If time could turn back, and if Gu Tianze could live and die after him, he certainly wouldn't care who he married.

He had a good impression of Su Maiqi; she was dignified and beautiful, poised and confident, and not at all shy.

But aren't there many girls like that? Especially those who are well-matched with the Gu family and who like Gu Tingyu, they are all worldly-wise from a young age.

Including Shen Wanjun's niece, Shen Qingge, who is actually quite good-looking.

But Gu Tingyu was not moved.

Grandpa Gu didn't know why Gu Tingyu would suddenly marry a girl from such an ordinary family.

But today, after experiencing this battle, he suddenly felt that this girl was extraordinary.

There must be a reason why Tingyu likes her.

The old man was in a good mood today. He looked at Su Maiqi and said, "The younger generation is truly formidable! The younger generation is truly formidable! I, your grandfather, am willing to accept defeat today, and I'm happy to lose."

This girl is calm and composed by nature, and can stay calm in all situations.

On her first visit, she didn't have the petty airs of a country girl; she was neither humble nor arrogant.

Even when someone deliberately tried to embarrass her, she didn't flinch.

Today's game was a beautiful victory; the team laid out their strategy early, planned meticulously, remained calm and composed, and kept a low profile.

In the future, he will likely be able to assist Gu Tingyu in his career as well.

The old man was overjoyed. He opened the drawer of his desk, fumbled around for a while, and finally pulled out a key.

Then he turned around, opened the bookshelf behind him, and took a box out from the top shelf.

This box is made of high-quality mahogany, with a smooth, mirror-like surface and a faint woody fragrance.

The lid of the box is engraved with an exquisite dragon pattern, which is presented with a lifelike posture through fine carving techniques. The dragon's body is winding and the scales are clearly layered, as if it is about to ride the clouds and soar to the heavens at any time.

Below this auspicious dragon, four large characters in regular script, “厚德载物” (Hou De Zai Wu), are arranged in a steady and solemn manner, with each stroke revealing the rigor and strength of calligraphy.

These regular script characters are characterized by full and rounded strokes, smooth yet vigorous lines, and regular yet lively shapes.

Between the horizontal, vertical, left-falling, and right-falling strokes, there is both a hard texture like metal and stone, and a soft charm of ink and brush.

The font's structure is balanced; each character is like a meticulously designed building, stable and harmonious, showcasing a tranquil and profound beauty.

Grandpa Gu solemnly opened the box, and Su Maiqi noticed that the entire box used a traditional mortise and tenon structure without any metal fittings, which was very exquisite.

The box is lined with soft black velvet, with a delicate texture.

On the black velvet cloth was a white jade pendant; the exquisitely carved mutton fat jade was delicate, warm, and flawless.

When placed on black velvet, its whiteness and delicacy are even more apparent.

The front of the jade pendant is carved with a lifelike dragon, just like the dragon on the box.

Grandpa Gu picked up the jade pendant, and sure enough, four large characters were engraved on the back: "Great virtue carries all things." He looked at Gu Tingyu and Su Maiqi and said, "This jade pendant was originally a gift from me to your grandmother. The inscription on the back is also the Gu family motto."

Your grandmother often said that virtue is like soil; deep and fertile soil can nurture abundant fruit, while shallow soil can hardly support a towering tree.

It was only through your grandmother's encouragement that I was able to get to where I am today. I am grateful for her support, and after establishing myself in the Gu family, I also adopted the motto "Great virtue carries all things" as our family's guiding principle.

"Virtue" means having a broad mind, being able to tolerate and understand others, and possessing integrity and kindness. "Responsibility" means having the ability to shoulder the responsibilities of family and society, making achievements, bringing honor to the family, and contributing to society.

I've always kept this jade pendant with me; it's a keepsake.

But now, I'm afraid my days are numbered. Tingyu is the first of the younger generation in our Gu family to get married. I'm passing this jade pendant on to you.

I also hope that you two can respect and love each other, have children, and protect the family business. Your grandmother, if she were alive, would be very pleased.

Grandpa Gu spoke with great emotion, which surprised Gu Tingyu.

Su Maiqi was even more at a loss, because after Grandpa Gu finished speaking, the hand holding the jade pendant was extended towards her.

She was a little unsure what to do.

This responsibility is too heavy. So heavy that even if she were a devoted daughter-in-law, she would hesitate to reach out and accept it.

What's more, she's now a fake, a "contract wife."

Faced with such a sincere old man, she couldn't bring herself to accept his hand; she even felt a little guilty and ashamed.

Seeing this, Gu Tingyu suddenly reached out his hand. Grandpa Gu glared at him and said, "Give this to your wife. In our Gu family tradition, the wife is the head of the household."

Gu Tingyu said somewhat awkwardly, "Grandpa, I know. I saw that Qiqi was a little scared, so I wanted to give it to her." He took the jade pendant from his grandfather's hand, took Su Maiqi's hand, and placed it in her palm.

Tell her, "Grandpa gave it to you, so take it. Let's work hard together."