Chapter 388: Checkmate

Lu Ming did not stand on ceremony. He picked up his chopsticks and started eating. When the old leader saw this, he smiled as he did before and said, “As expected, no matter how many times I see it, you have a good appetite! Little Ming, how’s the taste of the food today compared to last time? Ever since I told Auntie your evaluation last time, she has been very happy. Therefore, her confidence has multiplied!”

He paused and explained, “I just found out that she likes Lu Ming Corporation. Her family bought all the new energy cars that came out previously. Her next goal seems to be to buy a suite in Shaping. There’s no hope for that because it’s too expensive. No ordinary person can afford it!

In addition, she has long wanted to contact you, but she did not have the chance. After knowing that you like her cooking, she went out early in the morning to buy ingredients. I’m even a little envious! If you’re free later, can you give her an autograph before you leave? It shouldn’t matter, right?”

Thinking about how the two of them had been together for so long and this was the first time she had gone out of the way, he could clearly feel the change in the food—it was even more exquisite. Furthermore, the more he chewed, the more fragrant it became. It was endless. After taking a bite, he wanted to take a second bite. He could not stop in the middle, and it instantly whetted his appetite!

Lu Ming paused in his actions and said with a smile, “You did well last time, but you’re even more outstanding this time. Thank you, Auntie, for letting me taste such delicious food this time. If possible, I would like to kidnap you. Who in the world doesn’t want to meet such a good chef?”

As for the signature…

In the beginning, he was still a little unfamiliar with this new business. Slowly, as his reputation increased, no matter where he went, people would recognize him. Signatures became a common occurrence. Previously, he even complained to his wife about whether this was the treatment of a celebrity. Later on, he realized that the management of the company basically encountered the same thing.

His outstanding appearance allowed those people to recognize him at a glance. What else could he say?

As long as it did not hinder him, he would let those people be.

“It won’t take much time to sign. It doesn’t matter at all. I can write anything you want. I can even conjure up a flower!”

His words were filled with teasing and jokes. As expected, when the two old men heard this, they laughed out loud! Nearly an hour of breakfast time passed in a harmonious conversation and laughter. The old leader could clearly sense that Lu Ming had let his hair down today. Without the restraint from last time, he even became more talkative.

If he could have such a wonderful direct descendant, he would probably wake up laughing in his dreams, right? He couldn’t help but sigh. How could such a good thing happen to his good friend? He also wanted to have an understanding, humorous, and smart son! Even if he wasn’t a son, he could have such a subordinate!

He felt envious.

After putting away the bowls and chopsticks and setting up the chessboard on the stone table, he finally perked up again and said, “Little Ming, you have to be careful this time. I definitely won’t admit defeat so easily like last time! My chess skills have improved compared to before! Let’s fight!”

“Alright!”

At first, Lu Ming did not take these words to heart. It was only when he saw that every step he took was blocked by the other party that he realized that something was wrong. No wonder he felt that something was amiss. So it was a prediction? But how did the other party know where he was going to go next? He looked at the chess game in a daze. Could it be that he had studied his chess book after that?

He had obtained so much information with just a few games, and there was basically no mistake. Should he say that he was indeed an old leader? Even though he was old, he was still a smart person! No wonder he could achieve this position. If it were him, he might not be able to do it so well!

Tang Mingkun saw that his godson was hesitating and thought to himself, Is he really trapped? That’s right, such a blow is too big for young people. He knew that his good friend was very powerful, but he didn’t expect him to be able to display his wisdom to this extent in chess. It was like an insurmountable mountain was in front of him, making him feel helpless!

Now, the chess game was obviously one-sided. Lu Ming’s black chess pieces had been surrounded by the white chess pieces at some point in time, and he could not even see any chance of survival! He looked down at the chessboard steadily. If Little Ming lost, the best outcome would only be a draw. The old leader was really not polite!

He was not worried that his adopted son would be discouraged because of this. After all, he had endured so much hardship in the first half of his life. It was just losing a game of chess, so what? The bottom line was, he could not bear to see Little Ming, who was always proud, look disappointed.

He suddenly remembered that someone had said that he was too good to his godson. At that time, he didn’t think so. Now… Perhaps, but he didn’t think there was a problem. Little Ming was a good child, so he was naturally worth it. Moreover, he felt that no matter who faced Little Ming, they would probably make the same choice as him! They might even be more exaggerated than him!

Just as he was deep in thought, Lu Ming suddenly smiled and said, “E4!”

Other than him, everyone present revealed shocked expressions. Isn’t it too risky to take this step at this time? Isn’t this equivalent to writing his true intentions on his face? This is a huge taboo in chess. Only newbies would make such a mistake!

This time, even the old leader did not know what the other party was thinking. In the end, he could only blame Lu Ming for being too young. He said, “Are you trying to compete with me for the center position? Based on the current situation, even if you really manage to snatch it, your chances of turning the tables won’t be much. Moreover, my black chess pieces have the advantage, so…”

He directly placed the pawn at E5!

Waves of attacks rushed towards Lu Ming like a huge wave, but Lu Ming placed the elephant at C3 as if he did not notice anything.

Confused and at a loss of how to figure it out, the old leader moved the position of the pawn in front of the king. Everything that happened next seemed to go out of control. Although Lu Ming did not play according to the chess strategy that he had studied previously, it was as if he was desperately trying to find a solution!

The old leader thought to himself, He’s still too young. So what if he was calm before? How mature can he be? Or rather, my expectations of Lu Ming are too high.

Just as he was about to find an excuse to give Lu Ming a way out, he heard the other party say, “Did I forget to say something? I… am invincible!”

As soon as he finished speaking, he picked up the queen and moved to the h4 seat. He smiled and said, “Checkmate!”