Chapter 314: Not So Good

“As long as you can beat him once, he can help to fulfill a small wish that’s not too much.”

Although Tang Mingkun said it very vaguely, Lu Ming could still tell from his words how high that person’s status was. After all, how could someone who could casually say that he would help fulfill someone’s wish be an ordinary person? Even if it was just a small wish, it was still a good thing for the person! At the same time, this meant that the power it represented could not be underestimated!

Immediately after, he asked mysteriously, “This is a good opportunity. Little Ming, do you know how to play chess?”

Although he had not heard anything about Lu Ming’s chess skills, he knew that his godson could shock the world with a single feat and held his cards close to his chest. Perhaps Lu Ming knew how to play chess? Perhaps he was an expert? Hence, he asked this question with the intention of giving it a try. If he did not know how to do it, he would have to change his method of helping Lu Ming conquer the old leader.

Lu Ming’s lips twitched. Just as he was about to say no, the familiar voice of the system sounded in his ears.

[In the face of Godfather’s invitation to play chess, please make the following choices:

Option 1: Agree decisively. Reward: Hand of the God of Gamblers (Master of Chess. Reach the level of an international top master in all tabletop games. In a situation where you are about to lose, you will automatically increase your chance of survival by 70%).

Option 2: Tactfully refuse. Reward: City Design Blueprint.

Option 3: Think about it again and again. Reward: One abandoned factory in Shanghai.]

Someone really sent him a pillow when he was sleepy. The system was really his savior! He chose option 1 without hesitation and said with a smile, “Yes, of course.”

Tang Mingkun was delighted when he heard this answer. He asked, “How’s your standard? Why haven’t I heard you mention this before?”

He felt that if he did not mention it, Lu Ming would probably not reveal anything about this matter.

“I’ve played for a while in the past. My understanding is only limited to knowing how to play, so my level is not so good. However… it shouldn’t be a problem for me to play for a draw with that old leader.”

Of course, he was being modest.

Tang Mingkun’s mood was as complicated as a roller coaster. When he first heard that it was only limited to knowing how to play chess, he started to think of other ways. But after hearing the latter half of the sentence, he seriously suspected that his godson had superior chess skills while appearing to be modest. Not so good? But he can tie with an old leader who’s comparable to a professional player? Is this not good?

Are you sure you’re not trying to mislead him?

Tang Er stared at his young master in shock.

As for Chu Jinyu, who was sitting at the side, her mind had long gone blank. Ever since they started talking about chess, her thoughts had gradually drifted into the distance. Because she had never been interested in such games and it was especially taxing on her brain, she only knew the rules. She was not being humble like Brother Lu Ming. She really only knew the rules.

However, when it came to the old leader, she suddenly recalled the rumors in the circle. The reason why Old Master Tang could stand firmly in the political world where everyone was scheming against each other was because he had a strong backer. At that time, she just treated it as a story. She didn’t expect it to be true.

When she heard that Lu Ming could tie with him, she was like a little fangirl. She thought to herself, As expected of her Brother Lu Ming. He’s amazing! Not only does he know a lot of things, but his brain is also versatile. He’s really a lot better than annoying people like us!

Although her husband didn’t know how to do this, she could still brag.

Tang Mingkun asked, “Are you serious?”

“What do you think?”

Instead of answering, he asked in a confident tone. Okay, this was definitely true!

After receiving a definite answer, Tang Mingkun secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Who cares! What was the point of thinking so much? Anyway, Little Ming never bragged to him, so he only needed to believe him. However, his godson hid it really well. Was there anything that the other party didn’t know? Thinking of this, he looked at Lu Ming and happened to meet his gaze!

Immediately, laughter sounded in the living room. They were like two foxes.

“Get up early tomorrow. I’ll come over and take you to meet him at seven.”

…

The next day.

Lu Ming changed into a white shirt as usual and followed Tang Mingkun to a quiet courtyard. He could clearly sense that the moment they approached, the middle-aged man’s gaze became sharp. Even when he saw Tang Mingkun, he still did not let down his guard.

“I brought my godson to see the old leader this time.”

Godson?

The middle-aged man sized Lu Ming up. Is this the person that Sir had specially mentioned yesterday? After searching the two of them and confirming that there was no security threat, he let them in. “Sir, I’ll wait for you at the usual place.”

Tang Mingkun nodded with a smile.

Lu Ming followed his godfather closely. As soon as he entered, the first thing he saw was the dense trees on both sides. The breeze was cold. This was a good place to avoid the heat. Immediately after, wherever he looked, there were simple furnishings. It could even be said that there were no furnishings. It was that simple.

Those who did not know better would think that this was really an ordinary courtyard. It was confusing.

After passing through this clean path, he came to a pond surrounded by pebbles. From time to time, he could hear the sound of water. There must be a lot of fish inside. Then he saw an old man sitting under a willow tree. He was wearing a dark blue T-shirt and loose pants that had been washed until they were white. He looked unperturbed, like an ordinary old man.

However, his straight back and natural aura of a superior made Lu Ming more or less guess his identity. His status is so high, but he lives so frugally. He could not help but click his tongue. No wonder Tang Boyan does not dare to touch Godfather. So this is the reason?

Godfather is really good to me to introduce such a person to me!

“You’re here? Come and sit. Coincidentally, my food is freshly cooked. Auntie Zhang’s culinary skills are quite good.”

The old leader waved at Tang Mingkun and Lu Ming kindly. His gaze lingered on the latter for a few seconds. Lu Ming felt like he was being stared at by a beast. After panicking for a few seconds, he forced himself to calm down and said, “Hello, sir.”

“This is your godson?”

The old leader looked impressed. “Not bad, young man.”

He thought, If it were anyone else, he would probably be stuttering. To have such a temperament in his early twenties, Lu Ming is good material for accomplishing big things. No matter where he goes, he’d definitely be able to achieve something. Should I say that my good friend’s taste is as good as ever?

“Hahahaha, of course. He’s my pride!”