You know, I can play the mahjong since I was about 8 years old. There was once when my grandma died and all the families stayed in my house for one whole week.  We had such a fun time playing mahjong, cards including poker and gin rummy, night after night.

My eldest uncle, who is a headmaster was speechless!  Hehehe.  But my second and third uncles were so pleased to have me and my older brother to play along with them.  My parents are cool about us gambling during Chinese New Years or occassions like grandma’s funeral wake.  Anyway, she was already way past 80 years old so it was more a celebration of her life, mom said.
My dad said learning to play with mahjong and cards is a good way to sharpen the mind.  He taught us all the tricks and tips.  Plus, we also learn how to count.  We are learning maths, right?  Good lesson, right?  Of course, dad doesn’t allow us to gamble with real money now but only with chips and maybe in cents.  Still it is fun to play cards.

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