Chapter 006: The Youngster Plays Chess with Excessive Pragmatism

I said, can you behave normally? With the way you play chess, when will it ever end? The old man looked at the young man in front of him with a face full of dissatisfaction

"Goodbye, Grandpa." Dudu obediently raised his chubby little hand and waved.

I have never given up in my life" The old man snorted

Sister Yu lightly spat and said, "Wait for me at the market, I will be there shortly"

After a moment of hesitation, he said: "I was just about to take her to the market"

The old man can only seal one side now, but the outcome cannot be changed.

Hello, Sister Yu

The old man needs to take some time to settle down, adjust his mindset tomorrow, and then confront this kid with full seriousness.

The old man's expression froze for a moment. Looking around, he realized that at some point, the black pieces had surprisingly formed a horizontal line of three and a vertical line of four. With this move, it was almost equivalent to a double kill.

... ...

No problem, is it still this time tomorrow

"Dudu, is ice cream more delicious, or is candy more delicious?"

While speaking, the phone rang, playing the Canon in D on electric guitar

"Is it really that funny? Am I really that reassuring?" Su Wenhao's expression darkened; is this a sign of disrespect towards himself?

Everyone must! With a playful smile, she hugged Su Wenhao's neck and gave him a kiss on the cheek, then spoke sweetly once more

Where is this place for playing Gomoku?

Say goodbye to grandpa

The entire chessboard is nearly filled, yet there is still no winner.

Alright, see you tomorrow, Dudu, let's go buy some candy to eat. Su Wenhao stood up and stretched his legs, then squatted down to pick up Dudu

I have said it before, even if I cannot win, I must ensure that I remain undefeated. Moreover, there are still plenty of empty spaces, so let us continue until the board is full. We can consider it a draw; otherwise, you might as well concede defeat directly.

Forty minutes later, the old man expressionlessly placed several white pieces on the chessboard.

Haha, I am not afraid to tell you that my sister has trained before. With your thin arms and legs, three of you would be no match for me; I could handle you with just one hand.

Hello

He raised his hand and waved. Within a few seconds, a middle-aged man appeared beside the old man

Oh, you little sly one, so greedy? You can only choose one, which one do you want?

... ...

"That was because you hadn't encountered me before. Since you refuse to concede, just carry on then." Su Wenhao smiled nonchalantly.

"Everything is delicious." Dudu, with a sweet and delicate voice, held a lollipop, her big eyes squinting with laughter.

I do not know whether it is good luck or if he has been planning from the beginning, but this young man has set up a grand strategy

... ...

You brat, tomorrow, do you dare to come again

After the start of the second game, even though he was very cautious and took a long time to consider his moves, spending much more time than in the first game, he ultimately fell victim to a slight mistake that this young player seized upon, leading to a final kill, resulting in a double elimination with a single move

Pah

Come again! The old man grunted heavily.

Is sweet and sour spare ribs tastier than sugar? Dudu feels that since it contains the word 'sugar', it should be sweet

"Are you afraid?" Sister Yu laughed heartily.

Hmm, it's me. Where are you and the little one?

Suddenly, Su Wenhao let out a sinister laugh, raised his hand, and gently placed the black piece in one corner.

I took out my phone and looked at the newly saved number, with the note: Sister Yu.

Although the game of Go is not a political arena, the principles are the same

Su Wenhao played with the black piece in his hand, producing a rhythmic "da da da" sound, with a look of contentment on his face

Old Liu! I respectfully extend my greetings.

With his temperament of enduring silently, he waits for the moment when the enemy lets their guard down, and then strikes decisively. Such a strategy, even if he is currently not faring well, once cultivated, could lead to unimaginable consequences

The chessboard is almost completely filled with pieces, black and white interspersed, creating a dazzling sight for the observer

In their early twenties? At most, they are only twenty-five, right? What kind of family education could raise such a child

"As you wish." Su Wenhao did not explain further, chuckling softly as he began to gather the chess pieces

How can this be compared to ... ...

Therefore, it cannot be done again now; whether one wins or loses is not important. What matters is to keep losing, which is frustrating.

At this moment, the old man truly understood that this young man had never been on the defensive; rather, he was seeking victory with a steady approach. He had never considered a draw, but was waiting for the best opportunity, using this procrastination tactic to disturb the old man's emotions, making him anxious or relaxed. As long as the old man was slightly careless, the young man would ultimately seize the chance.

Su Wenhao raised his eyebrows, not expecting Sister Yu to contact him so quickly. Does she really care about the little guy this much?

Yes

"That young man just now, go follow him and see what his background is," the old man instructed in a gentle tone, with no ulterior motive, simply curious to find out what kind of family background this young man had.

Well

The pieces fell one after another, and the old man was rather anxious, no longer possessing the earlier mindset of contemplating five moves ahead with each placement. The board was nearly full, and this game was destined to end in a draw

Hmm. The little girl is greedy, but she knows her place and nods earnestly

This fellow is too utilitarian when it comes to chess; is it really necessary to be so pragmatic for twenty yuan? Don't you find it tedious?

Watching Su Wenhao walk further away while holding Little Dudu, the old man fell silent for a moment, then suddenly shook his head and began to laugh. Upon closer inspection, there was even a hint of bitterness that flashed across the old man's smile.

The old man felt a knot in his heart, yet he still managed to show a faint smile to the young girl and bid her farewell

After more than twenty minutes, the old man had a grim expression on his face; his once rosy complexion was now even redder from holding back.

Chess is like life; a game of chess can reveal a person's character and vision

This is good, let's go, we will buy groceries, and I will make sweet and sour ribs for you when we return home at noon

Are you going grocery shopping? Will you be cooking at home for lunch?

Little Dudu had sticky lips, covered in sugar, and Su Wenhao reached out to wipe his cheek

The game of Go has become quite exquisite

From the very beginning, as long as the old man had two pieces connected, Su Wenhao would definitely block them. The old man would connect, and Su Wenhao would block, essentially not launching any attacks and continuously obstructing the path, which made the old man furious.

It has only been five years since retirement. During the time when I wielded influence in the officialdom, when was I ever schemed against? Or rather, when did I ever stumble?

Su Wenhao has always been quite utilitarian regarding money from a young age. Although twenty yuan is not a large amount, it is a matter of principle

Su Wenhao twitched the corner of his mouth: "Sister Yu, I have decided to eat outside at noon. I, I am a bit worried about my innocence"

Are you out of money?" Su Wenhao chuckled, instructing Dudu to keep the fifty yuan safe

You girl, let me tell you, you can have a few more pieces of candy, but ice cream can only be eaten once a day, do you understand

And how old is he?

If you don't mind, how about I join you for a meal

The young people today are truly becoming more and more impressive, while I myself am indeed getting older. For the sake of a game of chess, my emotions have fluctuated so greatly, and it surprisingly ignited my desire to win from the very beginning. It is truly... as if I am regressing as I live on.

I would certainly welcome Sister Yu's gracious presence, as long as Sister Yu is not afraid

She giggled and laughed, and although she did not understand the game of Go, she was happy that her father won

"There is, but I don't want to come anymore." The old man actually should not have started the second round just now, because although he understood the true intentions of this young man, his mind had not truly calmed down.

Even Go is not this exaggerated, as in Go one can capture pieces, whereas in Gomoku one cannot. Therefore, with all the pieces on the board, it can be quite dizzying for the observer