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C291 Life Is like Chess



C291 Life Is like Chess

In the early morning of Yanjing, in the courtyard of a large house in a suburb adjacent to the province, a large area of trees and flowers had been planted in a simple and unadorned courtyard. In this dry, low temperature, a large area of pine and cypress was still as green and verdant as ever. Two snow-white plums standing proudly in the wind, emitting fresh and delicate fragrance, making the entire courtyard fragrant and pleasant.    

    

On one of the bluestone tables, there was a large chessboard carved on it, with black and white pieces scattered everywhere. A purple clay teapot had been placed in a corner, and steam was coming out of the mouth of the teapot.    

    

Around the courtyard, in a concealed corner, stood a few tall and straight figures, quietly guarding.    

    

At the same time, an old man with gray hair, cotton pants, and a black, old-style coat emerged from the pine trees. He was a little short, and his features were pretty. In one hand was a small shovel and in the other a few pieces of dead yellow grass. His body was covered in dust and he looked a bit bedraggled.    

    

The old man placed the shovel on the table. The weeds were spread under a pine sapling. Then he turned around and sat back down on the blue stone stool. He picked up the purple clay teapot, placed it against his mouth and took a few big puffs.    

    

The tea was quickly finished, and the old man took a hot kettle from the side before boiling it for himself. Then, he began to ponder over the remnants of the battle on the chessboard.    

    

A kind old lady with white hair at her temples and slightly drooping cheeks walked into the yard from the corridor. She came to the blue stone table and bowed while smiling: "Master, Commander Yang has come back and is waiting to see you."    

    

The old man leisurely picked up a white piece, lifted it up, and suddenly dropped it onto the board, with a "Pa" sound.    

    

On the chessboard, Blackie's situation was precarious.    

    

The old man slowly said: "Let him in."    

    

"Yes." The old woman walked out slowly.    

    

A short while later, a tall, burly man in a dark green military uniform and the rank of general strode into the courtyard. His handsome face was as sharp as a knife, and as soon as he saw the old man, he immediately became full of respect. It was Yang Pojun.    

    

"Father, I'm here." Yang Pojun bowed his head towards the old man and said respectfully.    

    

The old man waved at him, "Pojun, sit down. Help me take a look. Do you still have any work to do on this black game?"    

    

Yang Pojun answered and sat on the stool opposite the old man without asking any questions. He looked at it seriously and frowned. After a while, he said, "Black Chess is already on the road to ruin. There's no solution."    

    

"Is that so …" The old man nodded and didn't say whether he was right or wrong. He raised his head and smiled at Yang Pojun. His grey beard trembled, "It must be tiring to come back from the Jiang-Nan military sector to see this old man overnight."    

    

"I'm not tired, I just hate that I can't always be with my father." Yang Pojun said loudly and sincerely.    

    

"Haha …" The old man laughed as if he was happy, "In my entire life, it's just you and Jieyu, a boy and a girl. Jieyu married in Zhong Hai, and her only son is in the Jiangnan military district. In the eyes of outsiders, I am already considered a lonely old man. "    

    

Yang Pojun frowned with a helpless look on his face, "Father, the general election will be held soon. I have more than eighty percent of confidence that I can return to the Yanjing. Oh right, Lieh'er can also come back and accompany you more. "    

    

Yang Gongming seemed to have thought of something and said, "I heard that many people are jealous of the vice chairman of the military committee. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me." I don't have much time left in this world. Since you've come to this point, you'll have to rely on yourself. Since I'm still clear-headed, I might as well help you a little. "    

    

Yang Pojun suddenly raised his head, "Father, don't say that. You are in good health and have plenty of time in the future. How can you not be old?"    

    

"Life and death, the long life of man. When a child grows up, his parents will grow old. When a child can become a parent, his parents will be on the verge of death. In my life, I, Yang Gongming, have lived a life far more vigorous than ordinary people.    

    

"Father …"    

    

"Pojun!" Yang Gongming said, "When you were young, you were more stable than your peers. You looked at the big picture, you did things cleanly and you knew what to do. So among those of your generation, other people's family background is much deeper than yours. For people like you, as long as you take one step, you are the only one who can step into the core power circles of China. It has always been my pride that I have a son like you, and it is also the glory of our Yang Family. "    

    

"It's father's shadow. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here today." Yang Pojun said.    

    

Yang Gongming did not deny it. He picked up the clay pot, sipped a mouthful of tea, and continued, "I gave you Yu Yin, yes, but the reason I gave it to you is also because of your cooperation."    

    

Yang Pojun was stunned for a moment, he didn't understand what Yang Gongming meant.    

    

A trace of an indescribable bitter smile appeared on the corner of Yang Gongming's mouth. He pulled out a roll of paper from his sleeve and handed it over to Yang Pojun.    

    

Yang Pojun had a bad premonition. He received it with both of his hands and took a look.    

    

With just a glance, Yang Pojun's expression changed drastically!    

    

"Father, how could …" Yang Pojun's face was livid and his eyes were filled with shock.    

    

This document was actually a DNA test report. No one knew who it was, but after secretly obtaining the DNA of Yang Chen and Yang Pojun, they were able to appraise it. The result was self-evident!    

    

Yang Gongming sighed, "You don't have to be surprised. Actually, I already knew that child existed when you two secretly gave him birth and sent him away …"    

    

These words were like a thunderclap in Yang Pojun's mind, "Then why did you, Father …"    

    

Yang Gongming gave a wry smile. "Back then, it was an important hurdle for my Politburo's standing committee. If I succeed in my election, our Yang Family will be able to steadily enter the ranks of the top clans in the Yanjing. If I fail, it will be hard to protect the whole family from being eaten to the bone. You and your wife didn't get married, but you had that child. This matter, even today, would be a scandal in a court like ours. I don't want you to send your child away, but I have to take care of the entire family, so I can only bear the pain and pretend I don't know. I just didn't expect you to never find that child again. "    

    

Yang Pojun's face alternated between red and white. He thought that only he and his wife would know about it, but his father had always been hiding it in his heart, pretending not to know.    

    

Pojun, if it was an ordinary family, you and that child wouldn't have any problems. That child will only be the treasure of your family, how could you bear to abandon him? "Yang Gongming said with a pained expression," But, to be born in such a house, you have been troubled. But, since you couldn't bear to beat that child up, there is no reason to refuse to find him now. Even if our Yang Family is shrouded in a layer of shadow because of that child, it wouldn't be swallowed by others like it was back then. In this kind of situation, there is no reason for us to pretend that we do not know, and to let the blood and bones of our direct relatives flow out, this, is not something we from the Yang Family should do. "    

    

Yang Pojun's face turned pale as he asked, "Father, who sent this report?"    

    

Yang Gongming sighed, "It was sent by the Patriarch of Lin Family, Lin Zhiguo."    

    

"Lin Family, Lin Zhiguo …" Yang Pojun's face darkened slightly, "Lin Zhiguo is just a major general of the National Security Council who doesn't have actual military authority. He actually dares to interfere with the personal matters of our Yang Family. Could it be that he wants to borrow this matter to blow away my prestige in the army and our Yang Family's status, so that he can help some family? "    

    

Yang Gongming frowned: "Pojun, although Lin Zhiguo is only a Major General, don't look down on him, Lin Family is definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface. However, before you enter that circle, you won't know Lin Zhiguo's true identity. You must treat Lin Zhiguo as an elder. This is my warning to you! "    

    

It was rare for his father, who had abdicated his throne, to use such a solemn tone to admonish him. Yang Pojun immediately agreed, but his heart was filled with doubts. Lin Zhiguo was not just a Major General? What was that?    

    

After a moment of silence, Yang Pojun said: "Father, since you have already revealed this matter and wish for that person to return to the Yang Family, as your son, I have no reason to refuse. But, as you know, it will be my election day soon. I hope to speak to that person again after the election ends. "    

    

Yang Gongming's eyes showed a little disappointment, but he still nodded, "I am already a grandpa, you are the child's father. Since this is your choice, then I won't say much. This family will eventually be handed over to you. I only hope that you will treat that child well. Although I don't know how he grew up, I don't think it will be easy for him. "    

    

"Understood, Father." Yang Pojun stood up. "If father has no other instructions, I would like to return to the army first."    

    

"Go on, we've taken up too much of your time." Yang Gongming waved his hand.    

    

After Yang Pojun left, the old lady walked back, smiled and said to Sun Tie, "Master, the things you wanted me to investigate have been made clear, Young Master Chen is currently married, moreover, his wife happens to be the granddaughter of General Lin Zhiguo, just not behind the legal wife."    

    

"Is that so? No wonder." Yang Gongming nodded.    

    

The old lady was still smiling as she continued, "But no matter what, Young Master Chen being able to come back is a happy occasion for our Yang Family. I wonder what Young Master Lie will look like after knowing that he has a brother. Young Mistress should be the happiest. After all, her son who has been separated for more than ten years has returned. "    

    

Yang Gongming grabbed a black piece and sighed, "Life is like chess, the world is unpredictable."    

    

"Pah!"    

    

When Hei Zi landed, the black object on the chessboard that was originally placed onto a thread instantly came to life and attacked Bai Zi!    

    


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