"Of course, no problem."
Uncle Seven immediately said. He also placed the last few chess pieces, stood up comfortably, and stretched: "So comfortable. It has to be the War God. When I played chess with Xiao Bao before, he couldn't make me enjoy myself."
"Indeed, he truly has no talent in chess," Lin Xiao also said with a smile, starting to sort out the chess pieces on the board.
"Daddy, why can your Gomoku game last so long?" Xuan'er had been diligently learning by the side, but eventually, her little brain felt a bit overwhelmed.
Often, she would see a move developing, only for it to be just one step away from completion elsewhere. Just as she was about to shout for her daddy, Lin Xiao would have already noticed and resolved it, as if everything were within his prediction.
"Because this uncle plays chess so well," Lin Xiao said, picking Xuan'er up. Since he had his daughter, he felt he might never return to the Northern Frontier.
With such a cute little angel around, he couldn't bear to leave.
"Uncle is so amazing!"
Xuan'er gave Uncle Seven a thumbs-up.
"Not at all, not at all." Uncle Seven scratched his head awkwardly. He had gotten carried away just now, but he looked at Lin Xiao with surprise, not expecting Lin Xiao to be so skilled at chess as well?
There wasn't anything particularly special to pay attention to in Gomoku. The computational load wasn't that high. As long as one was willing to calculate, even a novice could become very skilled with some time.
However, the fast-paced manner in which they played just now was something few people could achieve.
At least, not many people on his mountain peak could do it.
"Alright, baby, go upstairs and play with Mommy. I need to discuss some matters with Uncle and Auntie," he said, putting Xuan'er down.
"Okay!"
Xuan'er was obedient, and with a waddle, she walked upstairs.
"Now, let's continue our previous topic, concerning work." Lin Xiao looked at Uncle Seven. "Mr. Ning Fengzhi, I will personally assess your medical skills and your martial arts attainments later. Once you are deemed qualified, you may work in my Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic."
"No problem."
Uncle Seven patted his chest. He wasn't worried at all about failing. He was more confident that as long as he performed normally, he would definitely pass.
After all, he had handled many of the family's external treatment matters over the years.
Only a few times, which required going to Shashi, did he have to ask his elder brother to personally intervene.
"Alright, that settles it. Oh, you are currently residing in that villa over there, correct?" Lin Xiao pointed to the villa where he had previously settled Ming Yi.
"Yes."
"Good, then I won't have to worry about your accommodation." Lin Xiao nodded.
As long as the person was suitable, he wouldn't begrudge the cost.
At this moment, Ming Yi also exchanged a look with his Uncle Seven and stepped forward, saying, "Brother Xiao, we'll be taking our leave then?"
"Alright, go back and get some good rest. You must be tired after such a long journey. Even if you aren't tired, your wife is," Lin Xiao said.
"Okay."
As they were leaving, Lin Xiao added one more thing: "Youngsters, remember to exercise moderation and be safe."
"..."
Ming Yi and Shi Yiling were adults and naturally understood what Lin Xiao was implying. Their footsteps subconsciously quickened as they left.
This remark brought a touch of awkwardness between the young couple, but after exchanging a glance, they were clearly moved.