From Nun to Real Heiress: Expert at Turning the Tables

Shen Ke laughed, “You can’t praise this kid too much. Look at him, acting so cocky with his tail in the air.”

“Uncle, you really have a deep prejudice against me. I won’t talk to you adults anymore. I’m going to find Ming Jing.” Zhao Heng turned and ran into the kitchen.

Elder Theodore Shelby stared at Zhao Heng’s retreating figure with a grin, “Ah Ke, how old is little Heng this year?”

Shen Ke replied honestly, “One year older than Ms. Ming Jing, almost eighteen.”

Elder Theodore Shelby nodded, “Not bad, not bad.”

Seeing his father’s meaningful smile, Shen Zhou knew what he was thinking and said unhappily, “Dad, if you’re really that bored, I can sign you up for a tour group, and you can go on vacation.”

“Nope, hmm, I won’t go anywhere until I hold my grandson.”

Shen Zhou had a headache and went to the study with Shen Ke.

Elder Theodore Shelby went to the kitchen door and saw the two young people talking and laughing. He nodded in satisfaction.

He stepped aside, took out his mobile phone, put on his reading glasses, and dialed a number.

The call was quickly answered, and the other party said excitedly, “Uncle Shen, this is the first time you’ve called me.”

Elder Theodore Shelby lowered his voice, “Keep a low profile, I have a favor to ask.”

“Not just one, but ten or even a hundred. I’ll get them done for you even through thick and thin.” The other party spoke very cheerfully.

“Well, Ming Jing is going to Jingzhou tomorrow to participate in that exam, something called CMO.”

“CMO, right? The Math Summer Camp, I saw it in the news. Uncle Shen, your daughter is amazing. Those who can get in are truly genius among geniuses. My niece goes to Gold Medal coaching classes every day, but she couldn’t get in.”

Now, Elder Theodore Shelby was flattered by Mao Nana’s compliments.

“Ming Jing doesn’t know anyone in Jingzhou, and I don’t feel comfortable with her going alone. Since you’re familiar with the area, can you help me take care of her when the time comes? Make sure no one bullies her.”

“Uncle Shen, don’t worry. Leave it to me. But since I’m helping you, shouldn’t you also help me?”

Elder Theodore Shelby chuckled, “I know what you mean. Rest assured, I’ll create opportunities for you. But whether you can grasp them depends on your abilities.”

Mao Nana happily said, “Thank you, Uncle Shen. Trust me, I’ll be calling you my dad soon. As long as I’m around, I won’t let anyone hurt Ming Jing.”

Elder Theodore Shelby laughed, “This mouth of yours is your sharpest weapon. If you can use this skill to woo my Shen Zhou, I’ll have no worries about holding my grandchild.”

“Ah, Shen Zhou just doesn’t buy it. What type of woman does he like?”

Elder Theodore Shelby thought for a moment, “He likes gentle, artistic women…”.

His voice became nostalgic and a bit fuzzy, “It would be great if she had willow eyebrows, phoenix eyes, an oval face, cherry lips, and dimples when she smiles…”

“Then I can only get plastic surgery…”.

“Don’t be discouraged. There are millions of men in the world. If it doesn’t work out, we’ll move on. Why hang ourselves on a crooked tree?”

Mao Nana muttered, “Uncle Shen, do you still want a grandchild or not?”

Elder Theodore Shelby fell silent. For the sake of having a grandchild, he had no shame left.

“Uncle Shen, that woman you mentioned with dimples when she smiles, is she the one Shen Zhou can’t forget? Is she dead or…”.

“Oh dear, my head hurts. Let’s stop talking, I need to take some medicine.” He quickly hung up the phone.

Mao Nana angrily slammed her phone onto the bed and looked at herself in the mirror.

She couldn’t help but cry.

Willow eyebrows, phoenix eyes, an oval face, cherry lips, and dimples when she smiles – she had none of these traits.

No, she must capture Shen Zhou’s heart.

Mao Nana made a phone call, “Book me the best plastic surgeon.”It was because of Ming Jing that she could get such important information from Elder Theodore Shelby. It seemed that she had to get on this young girl’s good side.

The atmosphere at the lunch table was very harmonious, and Ming Jing’s cooking skills were undoubtedly excellent.

Zhao Heng didn’t say a word but just kept eating. It looked like he was a starving ghost reborn, and Shen Ke couldn’t bear to watch.

He didn’t want to recognize this embarrassing nephew of his.

Zhao Heng thought to himself that this was the food cooked by Ming Jing personally. Many people would want to eat it but couldn’t. Every bite meant one bite less.

Elder Theodore Shelby happily added food to Zhao Heng’s and Ming Jing’s plates. Seeing Zhao Heng eat so desperately, he couldn’t help but laugh and say, “Take your time, no one’s competing with you.”

“Grandpa Shen, have you ever watched the two episodes of Ming Jing’s One Day Three Meals? When I watched it, I craved her ramen so much that I went to all the ramen shops in Jiangzhou, but I didn’t know the taste of Ming Jing’s ramen until today.” Zhao Heng said contentedly, taking a sip of soup.

“This is simply the best ramen I’ve ever had.”

Elder Theodore Shelby laughed, “I’ve watched it back and forth more than a dozen times. I’m the one who ordered today’s ramen.”

“Thanks to Grandpa Shen’s blessing.” Zhao Heng’s eyes flickered, “Grandpa Shen, can I come over to eat more often?”

Shen Ke scowled, “Zhao Heng, don’t push your luck.”

Elder Theodore Shelby waved his hand, “Stop scolding him, Little Heng, feel free to come whenever you want, treat the Shen’s house like your own, the more people, the merrier.”

With the golden words from Elder Theodore Shelby, Zhao Heng triumphantly glanced at Shen Ke across the table.

Throughout the meal, only Ming Jing and Shen Zhou didn’t speak, as they adhered to the noble habits of not talking during meals and bedtime.

After dinner, Shen Zhou asked, “Ming Jing, do you know how to play chess?”

Ming Jing smiled, “I’m not too bad.”

Shen Zhou said, “How about a game with your brother?”

It rained all day yesterday, but today the sky was clear and the sun hung lazily high in the sky.

They placed a chessboard in the courtyard, with Ming Jing and Shen Zhou sitting across from each other. Elder Theodore Shelby, Shen Ke, and Zhao Heng watched from the sidelines.

The warm sunlight bathed them, accompanied by a gentle breeze that brought the scent of roses from a neighboring house.

“Shen Zhou, let me tell you, you better go easy on your sister. If you dare bully her, I’ll beat you up.” Elder Theodore Shelby sat beside Ming Jing on a stool, clearly supporting her.

Shen Zhou was caught between laughter and tears.

Ming Jing laughed, “Dad, don’t make things difficult for my brother. In a chess game like a battlefield, giving up is disrespectful to the opponent.”

“That’s the spirit of a great general.” Shen Zhou nodded with a smile.

Zhao Heng stood behind Ming Jing, while Shen Ke stood behind Shen Zhou. Three vs. two, but on the other side was Shen Zhou. Zhao Heng stroked his chin, having seen Shen Zhou and Shen Ke play chess before. With their veteran chess style, Ming Jing might not be a match.

Zhao Heng, who had been admitted to CMO, must be intelligent. Two intelligent minds working together should increase the odds of winning against Shen Zhou, right?

Ming Jing took the first move and placed a black piece on the board. Shen Zhou followed closely.

Elder Theodore Shelby liked Chinese chess and wasn’t too interested in this black-and-white Go game and dozed off after a while.

As the game progressed, the two players remained calm, but Zhao Heng and Shen Ke, who were watching from behind, became increasingly unsettled.

“This piece should go on Q7 at 14, no, the white piece would block it, better to place it at Q7 at 18…”

As Zhao Heng murmured, Ming Jing’s fingertip held a black piece and placed it in an inconspicuous position.

Zhao Heng exclaimed, “Oh no, how did you fall into his trap? I forgot to remind you.”

Shen Zhou suddenly looked up at Ming Jing, his eyes filled with surprise