He said comfortingly, "It's alright. We're just passing the time, playing for fun. Don't feel any pressure."
"Well, alright then."
Just as the two had set up the board and arranged the pieces, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Xi Huai'an frowned.
"Dad, can I come in?"
Outside the door, Xino said, "Mom cut up some fruit for you. She asked me and my brother to bring it in!"
...Xi Wei.
'Sis, you only have one good hand. Couldn't you have come up with a more believable excuse?'
Xi Wei expected to get an earful along with her, but to his surprise, his father's voice came from inside: "Mm, come in."
"Okay."
Hearing this, Xino happily turned the doorknob with one hand and headed inside. She even looked back and called to him, "Brother, bring the fruit platter and come on in."
...Xi Wei.
The brother and sister entered the room, one after the other.
