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Chapter 15 Life is like a game of chess

The light cyan dress, the iconic office girl glasses, the hot figure, the bust that is about to be swollen with flames, and the silver high heels blend in with the simplicity of the house. Her appearance is not inferior to that of Ding Ziyi, and she has an extra layer of maturity.

dignified.

Ding Ziyi is the snow lotus on the iceberg, she is like the orchid in the greenhouse, beautiful but not ordinary. She walked softly to the old principal and shouted every day: "Grandpa!"

The old principal's eyes showed doting, and he said happily: "There are no classes today, Manyu?"

The girl did not answer, but looked at Wu Ming, stretched out her little hand, and said: "Li Manyu, hello."

"Wu Ming, hello."

The old principal said to Wu Ming: "This is my granddaughter, a teacher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. She works in ideological and political education. Her parents are in New York, USA, and they live with me."

"He is the grandson of your Grandpa Wu." The old principal smiled at his granddaughter, "Your Grandpa Wu came here last year, and he helped with your parents' big things the year before last."

Li Manyu showed surprise. She had figured out who Wu Gang was and knew the strength of the Wu family. Although he kept a low profile, he could solve anything easily. Her parents worked in the news media and once offended the underground world. The underground world threatened to take revenge.

The old principal had a wide network of contacts and could not solve the problem even with his military background, so he had to ask Wu Gang for help. Wu Gang solved the problem with just one phone call at that time. This shows the terrifying power hidden by the Wu family.

Li Manyu's eyes were full of curiosity and surprise, and she smiled and said, "Are you also a student of Shanghai Jiao Tong University?"

Wu Ming nodded. The old principal interjected: "Manyu, go prepare some lunch and I'll have a few words with him."

After Li Manyu went to the kitchen, the old principal said: "Manyu's cooking skills are top-notch, and she has eight levels of cooking skills. If she hadn't arrived, I would have had to go to the cafeteria."

Wu Ming continued to nod, poured tea for the old principal, and sat aside obediently to listen to the training. No one who could have a relationship with Wu Gang was simple. Under the old principal's kind appearance, there may be something cunning about the old man.

, has been in the officialdom for decades, and has a lot of talents all over the world. The two celebrities who appeared at the opening ceremony are probably his students, otherwise they would not talk about it.

"Are you used to living on campus?" the old principal asked kindly, "Living in the dormitory?"

Before Wu Ming had time to answer, the old principal said again: "According to the tradition of the Wu family, Wu Gang will definitely not let you live in the school."

"My grandfather wants to build a villa next to the school." Wu Ming said with a wry smile, "nouveau riche style."

The old principal nodded and said: "He always likes to be high-profile. Your father is the same. What about you?"

"I basically have no contact with my family, and I don't use the family's resources. Because once I use resources, the terms and conditions of my family are unbearable to me," Wu Ming sighed.

The old principal hummed and praised: "You are very good."

"The old principal gave me a reward."

The old principal always talked about trivial things, Wu Ming's grades, living habits, and emotional world, just like his own grandson. Wu Ming broke into a cold sweat when asked. The old principal was definitely not as formal as he appeared.

, paid special attention to Wu Ming’s emotional issues and asked Wu Ming if he had slept with girls.

The old principal's demeanor and approachable manner made Wu Ming feel that this was not the first time he met others. Moreover, his speech and behavior were full of scholarly demeanor, which Wu Ming could not help but admire.

Li Manyu's craftsmanship is really good. A few simple home-cooked dishes have a homey taste, but the whole room is not very coordinated, which is related to academics. The dining table was temporarily cleared from the desk, and there are a few archaeological books next to it. Take a look

The old principal is very interested in archeology. Li Manyu looks quiet and pleasant, a typical image of a good girl, and is pretty and delicious.

Wu Ming saw this and nodded secretly. Li Manyu could definitely kill many male compatriots outside, especially the innocent boys in school. I believe her class must be full.

After dinner, Li Manyu ran to the kitchen to wash the dishes. The old principal took out a set of Go and said with a smile: "I heard from Wu Gang that you can play Go?"

"A little bit." Wu Ming said embarrassedly. He couldn't understand what the other party was doing, and he was eating and playing chess at the same time.

The old principal was neither impatient nor impatient. He stood upright, holding the white chess piece in his hand, and said with a smile: "Playing chess is like life. Every step you make must be done well. If you make a mistake, you will make a mistake every step. When a master plays chess, he will make mistakes from the first step.

See the final outcome.”

Wu Ming could only listen.

The old principal's decades of experience are nothing but child's play. Moreover, his face is serious, he is looking at the chessboard seriously, and he plays chess very quickly without any hesitation. Wu Ming looks a bit clumsy in comparison. Wu Ming is eighteen years old.

Although his mind is more mature than the average person, he still hesitates a little when making decisions. Just like pursuing Ding Ziyi, after Ding Ziyi refused, he had the idea of ​​​​giving up in his mind. When he encountered Scar, he was playful and did not ask in the end.

No wonder. He could guess who was behind it, but he couldn't be sure.

"Playing chess is like life," the old school said solemnly, "You have to be decisive in doing things and don't be sloppy."

Wu Ming nodded after being taught, and quickly put down a piece. The top of his head began to sweat. The old principal continued to play chess calmly, and Wu Ming followed suit, completely passive.

"Don't look forward and backward when playing chess, there will be risks," the old principal put down the white piece on Wu Ming's left side and said with a smile, "You are good at it. But you are still not experienced enough."

Ten minutes later, when the old principal put down the last white stone, he laughed loudly and said: "You lose!"

Wu Ming looked at the chess game in his eyes, and his heart suddenly shook. The two characters, black and white, intersected to form a square, covering everything in the world.

"Did you see it?" the old principal sighed and stood up, "Life is like a well, your field of vision is determined by the wellhead. No matter how big the wellhead is, it is only a small area. Do you understand?"

Wu Ming took a deep breath and smiled bitterly: "I understand. I'm afraid the old principal means more than that."

The old principal nodded and said: "Now that the chess game is over, what are you going to do?"

Wu Ming calmly reached out his hand to the top of the chess game, touched it lightly, and all the chess pieces fell to the ground, and said calmly: "Break the rules!"

"Good!" the old principal laughed. "He is indeed the grandson of Wu Gang. He is as courageous as he was back then. I believe that in another ten years, there will be another Wu Gang in the world. The waves will stop the flying boat, and the mid-stream will hit the water. It is just around the corner."

.”

Unexpectedly, Wu Ming shook his head and said: "I have no interest in becoming a person like Wu Gang. All I want is to have a clear conscience and live a life without restraints."

A flash of admiration flashed in the old principal's eyes, and he said: "Under this kind of system and rules, not many people can get away with it, not even your grandfather Wu Gang. He still has many scruples."

Wu Ming calmly said: "If he can't do it, it doesn't mean that I can't do it. I have been reading since I was ten years old, and I still haven't used any resources at home, just to find another way."

The old principal shook his head and said: "Young man, you think too simply. Things in the world are not what you want. In front of the state machinery, everyone must give in. Even if you are a god or a devil, there is no such thing.

Any surprises.”

Wu Ming smiled and said: "I am neither a god nor a devil, but a demon. I run rampant in the city with impunity."

The old principal obviously didn't believe Wu Ming's words. Even if he believed it, given his current qualifications, it was too early to say it. It is good for young people to have confidence. The most important thing is to take action. If ordinary people, no matter how hard they work, they will not be able to do it.

But he comes from a well-off family. If Wu Ming does not rely on the huge strength of his family, he will accomplish nothing in a short time. What's more, can he not rely on the strength of his family?

Wu Ming and the old principal sat opposite each other. Li Manyu packed up everything and brewed a pot of tea, Biluochun. The aroma was fragrant. She poured a cup for the old principal first, and then smiled at Wu Ming and said: "What major?"

"Financial management." Wu Ming smiled, "I'm really bothered today."

Li Manyu smiled sweetly and said: "I will come here often when I have time. I haven't seen grandpa so happy for a long time."

Wu Ming nodded and said: "I will definitely do it. The old principal taught me a lot of life principles."

"He," Li Manyu said with a smile, "when he gets older, he likes to reason with people. My ears get calluses when I hear him."

The old principal said displeasedly: "Only you can do it. You are already 28 this year and you are not married yet. It's embarrassing."

Li Manyu's pretty face turned red, and she said angrily: "Grandpa, I make my own decisions about my feelings. Why do you care so much?"

The old principal snorted: "You care so much? I don't care about you, who cares about you. Your parents have been in the United States and haven't come back for two years."

Wu Ming listened awkwardly to the conversation between the two, stood up and said: "Old principal, it's time for me to go. Thank you very much for today, haha."

The old principal nodded and said: "If you need anything at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, you can tell me. I can still make the decision here."

After Wu Ming left, the old principal looked out the window and smiled. Li Manyu massaged him and whispered: "How is he?"

The old principal shook his head and said: "I can't see through it. I keep hiding my true thoughts. I tried several times but it still doesn't work."

Li Manyu's heart was slightly shaken. You must know that the old principal is more than seventy years old, and the bridge he has walked is longer than the road she has walked. She can't make mistakes when judging people. She has rarely seen young people who can't see through him in her life.

"Then what is Grandpa Wu's purpose of sending him to Shanghai Jiao Tong University?" Li Manyu asked.

The old principal lowered his head in thought and sighed for a long time: "I have never guessed Wu Gang's thoughts. I have rarely heard from them since I withdrew from their group twenty years ago. I didn't expect that Wu Gang only spent more than twenty years.

Time has made Venus International so terrifying. I was wrong back then. Wu Gang started his career as an independent and is full of mystery. The country has been trying to win over him, but has been turned away. He has been silent for a while, so he should make some moves.

.Wu Ming might be a touchstone in Shanghai."

Li Manyu said solemnly: "Do you want to inform them?"

The old principal shook his head and said: "According to circumstances. Let's not rush to stand in line. Let's hold off on both sides."

Li Manyu said thoughtfully: "But what if both parties don't like it?"

"No," the old principal stood up. The old aura on his body suddenly disappeared, replaced by a deep and restrained Confucianism. He looked at the floating clouds outside the window and said, "Just stand in line at critical times. I'm old and don't want to get involved.

in their struggle.”

Wu Ming pushed his bicycle and walked under the shade of the trees. He curled up the corners of his mouth and said to himself: "What an old fox. If I hadn't been smart and capable, I would have been frightened by him. It's not simple. The aura of this old principal is really terrifying."

.Compared to my aunt."

The breeze was blowing gently, and the floating clouds in the sky were floating, forming a strange square shape, just covering the top of Wu Ming's head. But Wu Ming walked with his head lowered without realizing it.


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