The ten-year trace of the soul of chess

Through the phone, Toya said, "Happy birthday, Xiaoliang."

His father's voice had always been thick and deep, and Liang was very familiar with it.

However, at this moment, hearing his father's blessings reaching his ears thousands of kilometers away, Liang was slightly taken aback, and then felt a little flattered—every time there was a call at home, it was his mother who called.

He didn't know how the children of other people's families communicated with their fathers.

In his memory of the past 20 years, there are only a handful of such experiences, and there is no way to refer to them.

So I had no choice but to thank my father in an uninspired way.

Just when Liang felt guilty, Taya Xingyang said on the other end of the phone: "I'm sorry, neither your mother nor I can be by your side on a day like today."

There seemed to be a rare tenderness in the voice.

Liang's heart moved, and he said softly, "It's okay."

He really doesn't mind.

Parents are supposed to have their own lives, especially mothers.

Now, watching them live the life he wanted to live, he is really happy for them.

What's more, he didn't pay much attention to birthdays.

Whether it's an ordinary work day or his 20th birthday, it doesn't matter to him.

It was not until he met the light and was accepted by him that he slowly realized that even on a specific day, he had to be with a special person in order to feel a different meaning in it.

Thinking of his lack of concern for his parents in recent years, Liang couldn't help but tighten his grip on the phone, and said: "It's you, the temperature in Beijing has dropped sharply recently, you and your mother should pay more attention to your health, don't be too tired."

It seems that this sentence of asking about the cold and warmth was used as an opportunity to open up the conversation between the father and son that had not been opened for a long time.

Taya Yukihiro and Ryo exchanged their current situation, from chess games to life, but they both avoided the throne match not long ago.At the end, when reeling in the line, Tayayuki suddenly changed the subject and said in a deep voice: "Maybe I have been too harsh on you in the past few years, but I hope you can know that my greatest achievement, Tayayukiyo, will always be It’s not about how many titles you have won, but because of you, Xiao Liang.”

"I'm always proud of you."

It's like after a night of spring breeze, the mountains and flowers bloomed everywhere.

For a long time, Liang has never been clear about his father's true evaluation of himself.

Although his father once said that he had very high expectations for himself.

And what he has been doing is to constantly hone his chess skills and work hard to make himself stronger.

This is the first time in 20 years that he has heard his father express his views on himself so clearly.

To, you, for, proud.

Just one sentence is the best birthday present.

Liang felt both surprised and happy, a smile spread from his lips like a child, and he wanted to say something more, but he heard Taya Yukihiro say again: "Your mother and I will come back next week, and we will stay until Years later. When you are free, remember to come back often.”

"If Jindo-kun is willing, he is also welcome to come with him."

When Ryo picked up the call with Toya Yukihiro, Hikari wanted to avoid it.

Reluctantly, as soon as he stood up, he was dragged back to his side by someone rascally. Guang had no choice but to resign himself to it and was forced to listen.

This hearing, although not exhaustive, but the words of Taya Yukihiro just now clearly entered the ears of the light.

He stared nervously at Liang, only to hear him answer "Yes, yes", then hung up the phone, turned around and asked himself with a smile, "What's your opinion, Guang?"

As soon as Hikaru's line of sight came into contact with the appearance, he immediately turned around and muttered knowingly: "What kind of opinion, I don't understand..."

Liang lightly touched Guang's face, and said in a soft voice: "One day, come home with me, okay?"

Together with Ryo, go back to Taya's house together...see Mrs. Taya and Mrs. Akiko.

Boom boom, boom boom.

Looking fixedly at Liang, Guang felt his face was burning red, and his heart was about to jump out of his throat.

He didn't hear Guang's answer, so Liang moved closer, put his left hand on Guang's side, and asked him softly, "Are you okay?"

It was too close.

The tip of the bright nose almost meets the light.

Guang's eyes erratically swept over Liang's collarbone hidden in the collar, then went up a little, passed his fair skin on the side of his neck, and finally stayed in Liang's beautiful eyes.

At this moment, the pair of dark green pupils were staring at him deeply, filled with infinite expectation.In the breath, there is a bright breath intertwined with the aroma of the shower gel just after taking a bath, as if there is still nothing...

Just thinking about myself must have made me dizzy.

Under such provocative gazes, he heard a voice that looked like himself say, "Okay."

Then, things settled down.

The last day of the new year.

Make an appointment to go back to Taya Mansion with Ryo in the afternoon.

But since waking up in the morning, Guang has been a little restless. The specific manifestations are that he always wants to go to the bathroom, and——

Loss of appetite.

At the lunch table, seeing the food in the bowl after eating a few mouthfuls, Liang simply stopped the chopsticks in his hand and said softly, "Guang, give me your bowl and chopsticks."

Guang didn't react, and handed over the bowls and chopsticks to the public in a foolish way.

Liang took the bowl and chopsticks, and said, "Come here."

Guang blinked for no reason, and then obeyed obediently.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked to Liang's chair, he was pulled onto Liang's lap, and Guang suddenly seemed to be under a petrification curse, his whole body froze, the tips of his ears were burning red, trying to break free, but was imprisoned even more tight.

Liang put the circle of light in his arms, held the bowl in one hand, and picked up a chopstick of vegetables in the other, and brought them to Guang's mouth: "Come on, open your mouth."

"..." Glancing at the vegetables, then at Liang, he reached out to grab the bowls and chopsticks in his hands, but he dodged them swiftly.

Light and dark called for help, only to feel that his face was burning redder.

He tried to discuss with Liang nicely: "I must eat well, let me go down, okay?"

Liang shook his head slightly, and said firmly, "No, it's too late."

So, Guang had no choice but to sit happily on Liang's lap in pain and enjoy the real meal and open his mouth for lunch.

After one meal, he finally regained his freedom, but Hikari's tension did not diminish in the slightest.

While Liang was washing the dishes, he got into the room, closed the door, and took out the clothes in the closet one by one and spread them out on the bed.

I am really worried about what to wear to meet Taya and his wife.

Later, if Liang hadn't tried his best to stop him, he would have almost put on the entire suit that he would only wear for an official chess match.

"Don't be nervous, just wear the clothes you usually wear." Seeing this, Liang embraced Guang, kissed his side of the cheek, smiled and comforted him, "You are fine. Go today, you just need to let them see, As good as you are."

But I'm not as good as you say!Light slandered in his heart.

After saying this, Guang only felt more nervous.

In the afternoon, I went to Taya's house. I was afraid that parking would be inconvenient, so Liang Heguang chose the subway to travel.

Seeing that Guang was carrying all the things by himself, Liang stretched out his hand to relieve some of the weight from Guang's hand, but was rejected by Guang.

"Just let me hold it myself." Guang's voice seemed to be begging.

On the way to Taya's house, Ryo finally stopped insisting.

When he got to the door of Taya's house, he was slightly taken aback when he saw Ryo holding the key to open the door.

Noticing Guang's small expression, Liang paused, and turned his face to the side as if asking: "Is there something wrong?"

Looking at the key in Liang's hand, Guang nodded slowly.

"Can I not use the key?" Guang said, turning his throat lightly, "After all, this is my first official visit."

Although it was perfectly normal to use a key to open the door of one's own house, this was Hikari's first official visit to Taya's house.

He knew in his heart that Taya and his wife loved Wu and Wu because of their love for Liang, and they accepted him together, but he couldn't just get so carried away and forget how much he weighed.

He really... didn't want to be rude again.

Although Light was ambiguous, Liang still understood.

He smiled slightly, put away the key, put his finger on the doorbell, and glanced again: "I pressed it?"

Light nodded very seriously.

Seeing that Guang was still very nervous, the smile on Liang's face grew stronger.

"It's okay." He lightly touched his bare cheek with the back of his hand, "I'm here."

With Light staring at him, Ryo rang the doorbell.

After taking off his shoes and entering the door, Mingzi scolded Liang angrily when he saw that he was carrying two bags of things by himself.

Guang hurriedly rescued Liang, and first handed a bag of souvenirs to Mrs. Mingzi.

Akiko hesitated a little and exchanged glances with Toya Yukihiro beside him, but still accepted the gift happily.

What was contained in the paper bag was a cashmere scarf that he specially picked out at a department store a few days ago, and——

"This is..." Ming Zi took the photo album out of the paper bag, it was the second photo album that Liang took away before.

Guang scratched his head in embarrassment, and said, "This should be regarded as 'return to the original owner'."

As for the gift for Taya-sensei...

Hikari handed another paper bag to Taya Yukihiro.

This is the thick-skinned him, after harassing Mr. Kurata and grandpa several times in a row, and using all the chess player contacts, he found it with great effort.

Taya Yukihiro took the paper bag with both hands, took out the paulownia chess box in the paper bag, only opened the two cloth bags in the chess box and took a look at each, then gently closed the chess box and put it back into the paper bag.

"Thank you, Shinto-kun."

Seeing that Mr. Taya didn't show the expected surprise on his face, Hikari still couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.Although, this is also within his expectations.

At this time, I heard Toya Yukihiro say again: "The clam stone is made of clam shells to make white stones, and the Nachi Kuroishi in Kumano City is made into black stones. Among them, Hyuga clam shells are the most precious. In terms of craftsmanship, because of the selected pattern The quality is different, and it is divided into three grades: 'Snow Seal', 'Moon Seal', and 'Practical Seal'. Among the three, 'Snow Seal' is made from the front end of the clam. Compared with the other two, the pattern is more delicate and moist. , are rarer in production, and most expensive."

Speaking of this, Taya Yukiyo raised his eyes and took a look, and said coldly: "Shindo-kun, in fact, you don't have to spend so much money."

Just listening to Toya Yukihiro's first half, my mood was slightly lifted, but when I heard the last sentence, my heart sank again.

Taya Yukiyo has a tall figure and a stern face. Just standing in front of him gives people an invisible sense of oppression.

Hikaru forced himself to look at Taya Yukihiro, only to feel a tightness in his throat, and unconsciously shook the hands hanging by his sides, and said with a slightly dry voice: "This is just... my heart."

The top chess player should be equipped with the best chess pieces.

Even if it's just a gift, I want to give you the best.

In the living room, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Just when Ryo was trying to say something to save Hikari, Taya Yukihiro's eyebrows stretched, and there was a gentle smile in his eyes examining Hikari.

"However, I like this gift very much." Taya Yukihiro continued what he said just now, "So, even though it cost you money, I still accept it with pleasure."

"If you want, we will use this pair of chess pieces to play a game in a while."

The author has something to say:

I have always felt that the relationship between Liang and his father is very delicate.

I don't know if this chapter has been well expressed through words.

And, hohoho, Ah Guang finally officially met the parents of (father-in-law, mother-in-law, cross out).

What will happen next?