Chapter 010: I learn

Su Wenhao fell into a moment of silence

This is not shameful

The old man waved his hand and smiled: "I really am not very good at Gomoku, how about we play Go instead?"

The brain operates at an exceptionally fast speed, with remarkable clarity

Puff

The game of Five in a Row is ultimately too limited in scope, while Xiangqi is also quite good. However, Go has a much larger framework. As long as this young man learns Go, the old man can discern many insights from it

After saying so much, I just want to express why Su Wenhao only buys mineral water instead of beverages, because mineral water is cheaper than beverages

On the chessboard, nineteen intersecting straight lines divide the board into three hundred sixty-one intersection points

Fang Xu shook his head: "I initially had no expectations. It was you who brought me into this field, and now you are using the temptation of money to make me learn Go. If there were no money, who would study this? Moreover, during the time before I master it, I can't just not earn any income, can I? What will I eat? What will I drink? And without any income, how can I afford to buy you bottled water?"

He is also contemplating that some recent changes are quite strange. When he got up this morning, it was just like yesterday, so refreshing and invigorating, as if he had merged with nature, as if he had returned to his mother's embrace, with every cell singing.

Give it a try

Fortunately, Su Wenhao's mind is very clear right now; otherwise, one would truly be confused by what he says

While speaking, the old man simultaneously moved the pieces on the board, demonstrating and providing examples, much like a dedicated Go teacher

"Teaching me is of no use, you are clearly an expert, having played Go for most of your life, while I have just started learning. How could I possibly win? Do you think I am foolish?" Su Wenhao snorted.

Putting down the bottle of mineral water, Su Wenhao looked at the old man and said, "During this period of learning Go, shall we also play Gomoku?"

So you are hoping to make a living from playing Go, are you

Ahem

Su Wenhao was quite kind; seeing the old man lick his dry lips, he got up to buy two bottles of mineral water, as a way to express his gratitude for the guidance he had received

Go is the national game of China and is also recognized as the most complex board game in the world

The old man spat out a mouthful of water, his old face flushed red, nearly choking to death

Smaller.

Uh, this seems to be overstating it.

This also seems quite substantial

The wisdom contained therein is self-evident

The next morning, at 9 o'clock, Su Wenhao took Dudu out for breakfast, and there were basically few people at that time

This is roughly it; I have mentioned everything I can think of

Well, let's leave it at that. To put it more simply, it can only be said to strengthen the body and enhance health

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It is said to be a game, but the culture, civilization, and rich connotations it encompasses are all the crystallization of human wisdom passed down over thousands of years. This may sound grand when stated in such a way, doesn't it?

I study.

He also wants to see if there is indeed something wrong with his brain

Su Wenhao is not the kind of person with deep feelings, nor is he someone with faith; he is merely one of the laboring masses, an inconspicuous individual among millions. What are feelings and faith? Ha ha, please don't make a fuss, I still have to go to work!

The old man took a sip of water and looked at Su Wenhao with a smile: "You can go back and find some footage about Go to watch, take a look at their layouts, and then write down what you don't understand to tell me. If you have good aptitude, in half a month, you should be able to get started. By then, we can begin to play against each other, and each time I will help you review the game, so your skills should improve quickly."

Upon meeting at the agreed time, the old man greeted with a smile, no longer exhibiting the urgency he had displayed yesterday

This fellow's stingy appearance is truly annoying

Su Wenhao nodded slightly, as he had already formed a few ideas in his mind. The old man spoke a lot, and his content was rather diverse, even somewhat chaotic. After all, he was not a professional Go teacher, had not prepared in advance, nor did he have any teaching experience; he essentially spoke wherever his thoughts led him.

"I knew you would say that, so let's set a new rule. I will teach you how to play Go. If you lose, you don't have to pay, but if you win, I will give you one hundred for each game. How does that sound?" The old man chuckled, clearly having thought of a way to deal with this young man long ago.

Have you arrived

Although Go is not something Su Wenhao enjoys, it can be profitable

Su Wenhao nodded in agreement and then sat opposite the old man

How are you? Do you still want to continue today? As usual, it's twenty for a game

Am I afraid of losing? Am I stingy? Do I still care about your little money?

Su Wenhao remained silent, not asking any questions, simply listening and watching with such seriousness

The old man chuckled.

Yesterday, I wondered whether it might be due to the sudden fainting that, by misfortune, led to fortune, resulting in a second development of the brain

Su Wenhao squinted his eyes warily and said, "What scheme are you always plotting?"

What should I eat if I don't play Gomoku

There are also various chessboard terminologies, such as endgame, opening, maneuvering, dismantling, squeezing, and so on, totaling dozens of types, each with its own representation

In a more nuanced sense, life is like a game of chess, with the earth as the board and people as the pieces. Once one fully comprehends this concept, everything becomes a mere chess piece.

After having dinner, Su Wenhao asked Dudu to play with her godmother in the store, while Su Wenhao himself said he was going to earn money

The old man chuckled silently and picked up a bottle of mineral water to drink.

"Are you still playing Gomoku?" The old man was taken aback; he had not intended to continue playing with this young man. It was not a matter of money, but rather that he was not proficient in it. Moreover, the board for Gomoku was too small, preventing him from fully utilizing his advantages. Playing this game was essentially a form of self-torture.

In the blink of an eye, nearly an hour had passed, the old man was thirsty, and he had finished speaking

Starting from the rules, how to determine victory or defeat, how to make moves, what is capturing stones, and what are the prohibited points, etc.

Arrived

Su Wenhao scoffed: "Are you afraid of losing again like yesterday? If you don't dare to come, just say so directly. There's no need to beat around the bush and make me give up. It's just twenty yuan, look at how stingy you are."

Su Wenhao noticed the old man pretending not to hear, his expression darkened as he extended his hand: "Return the money for the mineral water to me"

Knowing full well that this fellow had nothing good to say, after listening, the old man puffed out his beard and glared, saying: "I can teach you Go if you don't know it."

Do I still need to compete with a young lad in mental arithmetic? Come on, just one sentence: if you lack the courage and think you can't learn, you can simply give up; at worst, you can continue playing Go. The old man also employed a tactic of provocation, as he mainly wanted to see the potential of this young fellow

Indeed, this is the thought of the common people

Go is an extremely complex game that cannot be mastered in a short period of time. The old man was not in a hurry to have Su Wenhao start playing; instead, he taught him patiently.

Do not underestimate these intersections; the variations they encompass amount to 361 factorial, theoretically even more than that, as the rules of Go increase the magnitude of variations. Therefore, fundamentally, the variations contained within Go are infinite

Su Wenhao, imitating the old man's demeanor, was taken aback: "Given your age, you should be retired, but I am not retired. I am a vigorous and strong young man. Why would I abandon my work and my opportunity to earn money just to play chess with you? Aren't you ashamed?"

You may not be very skilled at Go Moku, but as for Go, I have absolutely no knowledge of it at all

It is also a helpless thought, all for the sake of survival

"If you lose, you don't have to pay? Is there such a good thing?"

He also took some time to introduce the various ranks and levels in Go, which reflects the culture of the game.