Ru was stuck in a predicament. If she said she was lying, she would lose face before Yuan but if she stayed thick-skinned- which she already was- she might lose her right of being proudful before Old Master Ji.
'Shuck it, Ru! Pride is the only thing that matters anyway.' She willed herself while Old Master Ji was looking at her with interest.
"I think I made a mistake that day, little squirrely." She gave a dry laugh as she continued, "The four pleasures of life are playing the lyre, calligraphy, painting, and chess. These are the true values of an aristocratic descendant like yourself." She turned to look at Old Master Ji and asked gingerly, "Am I right, Mr. Ji?"
Old Master Ji nodded his head and said, "Certainly I've heard this version of our true values. But it's a shame that the new generation doesn't cherish these values."
Yuan was frowning by her side. "I do know how to play chess." He said trying to show that he wasn't completely clueless.
