The Cannon Fodder Ex-Wife Changes to Take the Black Moonlight Script - Chapter 24.2

She owned an 80,000-yuan board, a gift from her grandfather when she won her first World Women’s Go Championship.

Along with the board, she had received a set of antique Yunzi stones from a Go sage.

Thinking of the Yunzi stones that had accompanied her for years, Shang Shiqian suddenly remembered: on her wedding anniversary, bored by the dull celebration, she had brought them to the venue to pass the time. In her haste to leave, she had forgotten them.

Shang Shiqian internally screamed like a groundhog: Ah! My Yunzi stones!

“What are you spacing out for?” Wei Yixian’s voice snapped her out of her reminiscence.

The past was beyond retrieval. Shang Shiqian collected herself and sat opposite Wei Yixian, ready to explain the basics of Go.

Wei Yixian said, “I already know these basics.”

Shang Shiqian blinked at her.

Wei Yixian met her gaze: “My ex-wife was, after all, a Go celebrity and 8-dan. I picked up some things listening to her.”

Shang Shiqian didn’t recall ever teaching Wei Yixian, though she knew Wei Yixian sometimes watched her play.

Perhaps she had been too absorbed in the game to remember. She didn’t dwell on it and said, “Then let’s play a game, I’ll explain as we go!”

She let Wei Yixian play black first, then began explaining key concepts while making her own moves.

Time slipped away unnoticed.

By the time the lesson ended, two hours had passed.

As she packed up the classroom, Shang Shiqian received a 10,000-yuan transfer from Pu Feifei via WeChat.

Holding up her phone, she asked Wei Yixian, “Why did she send me so much money?”

Wei Yixian replied, “Tuition. The Go lessons are my private sessions. From now on, my life secretary will handle these payments.”

Shang Shiqian had a rare moment of clarity: “But this account is registered under someone else’s number. Does the money belong to me or them?”

Wei Yixian: …

She scoffed, “It’s a secondary line under my number. And if you’re unhappy with the arrangement, you’re free to get a replacement ID card and recover your own SIM.”

Shang Shiqian fell silent.

After a pause, she let out a creepy chuckle: “If I ever use this number for something shady, you’ll be an accomplice.”

Wei Yixian was so exasperated she almost laughed. She snatched the phone away: “Confiscated.”

Shang Shiqian: ?

“Depending on your behavior. If you behave, you’ll get it back tonight. If not, enjoy your tablet for a few days.”

Shang Shiqian was stunned. How was this any different from robbery?

She tried negotiating: “How about cash payments for tuition?”

“Take it up with the life secretary.”

Realizing her money wouldn’t be returned anytime soon, Shang Shiqian gave up bargaining.

–

At noon, Wei Yixian took Shang Shiqian and Chen Yixun to a private restaurant.

Chen Yixun tugged at Shang Shiqian’s sleeve after seeing the restaurant’s name and whispered, “This private kitchen operates on a membership reservation system.”

She’d never been here before, but she’d come across food bloggers’ review videos while browsing online.

Shang Shiqian asked, “What’s a membership reservation system?”

“It means you have to be a member first, and then members need to make reservations to dine here. I heard the membership fee alone costs millions, a freshwater shrimp goes for 1,680 yuan, and even the water used for tea is imported mountain spring water at 500 yuan per liter.”

Shang Shiqian gasped, “That expensive?!”

Wei Yixian, overhearing their whispers, glanced back at Shang Shiqian and remarked, “Expensive? The water you drink daily costs over 4,000 yuan per liter.”

Shang Shiqian: ?!

Was this water collected from the moon by Chang’e-6 or something?

Chen Yixun was about to ask how Wei Yixian knew what water Shang Shiqian drank daily when a sudden realization made her eyes widen: Could Shang Shiyu’s sudden wealth be because of Wei Yixian?

Though she didn’t want to assume anything shady about their relationship, were they really just Go teacher and student?

Even as her gossipy soul burned with curiosity, Chen Yixun knew better than to ask certain questions.

The review videos Chen Yixun had watched only showed a fraction of this private kitchen. Upon entering, she finally understood what wealthy living meant.

The restaurant spanned several acres, with architecture so classically styled and gardens so exquisitely landscaped they could qualify as tourist attractions.

There was no main dining hall, all members with reservations were seated in private rooms to ensure confidentiality.

Perhaps accustomed to such places, Shang Shiqian wasn’t as awestruck as Chen Yixun.

Once in their room, she said, “I need to use the restroom first.”

After teaching Wei Yixian for two hours, she’d drunk plenty of water to soothe her parched throat.

She hadn’t felt it at school, but now the urgency was undeniable.

“Want me to come with you?” Chen Yixun offered.

Shang Shiqian felt another pair of eyes on her, their gaze prickling her back like needles.

“No need, there’s staff to guide me. You order first,” she replied.

Chen Yixun reluctantly sat back down.

As Shang Shiqian left, the room’s atmosphere grew chilly.

Chen Yixun fidgeted uncomfortably.

She stole a glance at Wei Yixian, who was meticulously washing her hands with an air of untouchable elegance, like a lotus admired from afar.

Yet with that imposing aura, the lotus took on a darker hue.

Chen Yixun found being alone with Wei Yixian intensely stressful. How did Shang Shiqian manage two-hour private lessons with her?

Wei Yixian suddenly spoke: “You’re Chen Yixun?”

“Yes,” Chen Yixun answered hastily. “Did Shang Shiyu mention me to you?”

Wei Yixian said, “I’ve seen your videos.”

“What a coincidence!” Chen Yixun relaxed slightly.

“Is this you?” Wei Yixian pulled out her phone and played a video clearly downloaded from LeDou.

Chen Yixun leaned in.

Talk about timing, it was her first video of Shang Shiqian playing Go, which had sparked days of online arguments and nearly got taken down after she was mocked.

“That can’t be me,” she said. “I don’t even know Go.”

Wei Yixian said, “But the person in this video doesn’t seem to be playing chess seriously either.”

Chen Yixun laughed. “Don’t think she’s just playing around. I don’t understand Go, but since you sought her out as a Go teacher, you must recognize her skill.”

Wei Yixian lifted her gaze, her eyes sharp as a hawk’s. “Are you saying this person is Shang Shiyu?”

Chen Yixun noticed the shift in her demeanor and tensed again. “Y-Yes!”

Wei Yixian realized she had let her emotions show and lowered her eyes, composing herself.

“Did she say what she was doing?”

“Playing chess.”

“Using only black stones?”

“Right. She has the moves memorized in her head, so the black stones are enough.” Chen Yixun grew increasingly uneasy. “If you’re curious, why not just ask her?”

Wei Yixian countered, “When you applied for the job, you claimed to be an outstanding graduate of East City University. Do you think the interviewer just took your word for it?”

Chen Yixun understood Wei Yixian’s implication but felt indignant. “If you don’t trust her ability, why did you hire her to teach you Go?”

“That’s my business.”

Before Chen Yixun could continue defending Shang Shiyu, Wei Yixian pressed the button to call the server, cutting her off.

Chen Yixun swallowed her words and slumped back in frustration.

When Shang Shiyu returned and saw her deflated, she asked in confusion, “What’s wrong? Weren’t you excited and happy just now?”

Chen Yixun hesitated, unsure how to respond.

Thinking she had something to say that couldn’t be voiced in front of Wei Yixian, Shang Shiyu changed the subject. “There’s no menu here?”

Chen Yixun replied, “No. The dishes are decided by the chef daily.”

“Then.”

Wei Yixian said coolly, “I’ve already ordered for you. If there’s something you don’t want, just have it taken away.”

Shang Shiyu had no objections as long as it wasn’t a Culinary Disaster, she wasn’t picky.

But Chen Yixun felt Wei Yixian was too domineering, making Shang Shiyu seem pitifully powerless, and silently added another grievance to her mental list.

As the servers began bringing out the dishes, Wei Yixian stepped out to take a call.

Seizing the moment, Shang Shiyu asked Chen Yixun, “Is eating with Wei Yixian that uncomfortable?”

“Extremely uncomfortable.” Chen Yixun confessed, “We’re not even in the same social class. A single dish here costs as much as my monthly living expenses. I feel completely out of place.”

When she first met Wei Yixian, she had been thrilled. But sitting down to eat together made the disparity painfully obvious.

Then, suspicion crept into Chen Yixun’s voice. “I’ve noticed you seem pretty used to all this. Are you actually a secret heiress slumming it for fun?”

Shang Shiyu chuckled. “Have you ever seen a heiress with no money to her name, wearing clothes and shoes given by others?”

Chen Yixun recalled Shang Shiyu digging through trash for spare change and dismissed the thought.

Shang Shiyu asked, “Have you ever dreamed of striking it rich overnight?”

“All the time.”

Shang Shiyu encouraged her, “Then treat this like one of those dreams. Why be so restrained in your own fantasy?”

Chen Yixun’s mood brightened instantly. “Now I get why you’re so full of life. You’ve got a great mindset, live without overthinking, and don’t drain yourself with stress.”

“Thanks. You’re pretty lively and cheerful yourself.”

Shang Shiqian sensed a gaze fixed upon her from nearby. She turned her head and spotted Wei Yixian through the floor-to-ceiling window, standing in the courtyard while on a phone call.

Under the scorching sun, Wei Yixian’s face was slightly pale, his faintly reddened eyes unblinking as they locked onto the figure inside the house.

Their eyes met, gazes intertwining.

Though Shang Shiqian didn’t understand why Wei Yixian kept staring at her today, she still smiled at her calmly.

Wei Yixian tightened her grip on her phone.

The voice of her female secretary came through: “President Wei, regarding your request to inquire about Miss Shang’s recent schedule, I’ve learned that she will be returning to Dongcheng Academy of Fine Arts tomorrow to attend the undergraduate graduation exhibition.”

Wei Yixian averted her gaze and turned away, saying, “I must attend this opening ceremony. No matter what, you have to secure an invitation for me.”

The secretary hesitated. “Dongcheng Academy previously invited you as a corporate representative, but you declined.”

“I just need an invitation to enter the exhibition hall. It doesn’t matter whether it’s as a corporate representative or any other identity.”

The secretary sighed. “Understood. I’ll find a way.”

【Mini Theater 1】

System: The female lead is acting coquettish with you!

Shang Shiqian: Are you even listening to yourself?

【Mini Theater 2】

Shang Shiqian: Wei Yixian is like a clingy cat.

Bystander: Are you even listening to yourself?

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