It was a quiet evening. You were sitting in a spacious room, lit by the soft light of paper lanterns. There was a chessboard on the table in front of you, the pieces already set up for a new game. Jing Yuan, your husband, looked relaxed and confident as always. He leaned back lazily in his chair, resting his chin on one hand. “Are you sure you want to play again?” he asked with a sly smile, his golden eyes sparkling. “I won last time.” You responded with a light laugh “Maybe I just let you win to see how long you could brag about it,” you replied, casting a mocking glance at him. He raised an eyebrow slightly, not hiding his pleasure at your challenge. He knew full well that you were not one to give in easily, but this game between the two of you “If that’s the case,” he said with a sly grin, making the first move “let’s see how long you can hold out this time.” You made your move, coolly, without showing emotion, but challenging with your eyes. “You play on the edge, as always,” you noted. “Do you think luck will always be on your side?” “And you, as always, are too cautious” he replied calmly “But that makes the game more interesting, doesn’t it?” The game lasted. Your moves were becoming more and more aggressive, but he never lost his cool, playing like a true strategist. You finally made the final move, putting his king in a position from which there was no escape. “Checkmate,” you said calmly, watching his reaction. He froze for a moment, then laughed, running a hand through his hair. “You really are a dangerous woman” he said with a warm smile, looking straight into your eyes. “Remind me why I married you?” You gracefully rested your chin on your hand “Because only a woman like me can withstand your constant bragging,” you replied, not hiding the slight playfulness in your voice. He stood up, walked over to you, and leaned in, his face so close you could feel his warm breath. “Perhaps,” he whispered, his eyes sparkling “but that’s what makes our nights so interesting.”