Chapter 180 Mission 016

After knowing the reason why Jushi Li appeared in Luoyang Mansion, Xiao Yu couldn't help but sigh: "Art comes from life."

This kind of story about being appreciated by big shots because of certain specialties and rising to the top has been used in various novels for a long time. Unexpectedly, he has encountered this kind of thing accidentally now.

Xiao Yu has always believed that it is best to take the initiative. The kind of passive horse that waits for Bole is likely to remain unappreciated throughout his life.

But now, before he even takes the initiative to do anything, someone who can help him rise to the top is coming to his door. He has to say: It's so great!

He used to show his talent in front of Jiang Li because he was the fourth prince behind Jiang Li. Now Li Shi is just an unexpected surprise, but he likes this accident!

Since Jiang Li took the initiative to send people to him, Xiao Yu must of course be more "reserved". Those who take the initiative to send people to his door are always not as valuable as those who are invited by others in person. People are always such "cheap bones".

But what needs to be planned must always be planned...

Shanhai layman is very proficient in poetry and poetry. He has published many collections of poems, which are highly sought after. His calligraphy and paintings are also worth thousands of gold and are very collectible. He also likes piano and chess very much, but they are not as good as his literary attainments, among which chess skills are more important. It's unremarkable.

Xiao Yu thought about it for a while and felt that if he wanted to become a teacher, it would not be enough just to have outstanding chess skills. After all, no teacher wanted to accept a student who was more capable than himself. He also had to show his talents in calligraphy, painting and literature.

Yes, it can only be about showing talent. If his attainments in calligraphy and painting are better than that of layman Li, then why should he ask for apprenticeship? Although he only went there because of the connections behind Jushi Li.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yu buried himself in the study and started composing music, painting, and poetry... These things were all for layman Li to see, so he had to figure out the details of them, both to show his talent and aura. People are amazing, but they also make some relatively low-level mistakes - this is caused by the lack of guidance from famous teachers. It is necessary to arouse layman Li's cherishment of talents.

There is also the biggest bargaining chip to seduce layman Li - the chess records played by Xiao Yu himself. It records various chess records from simple to difficult. They are all very rare and were figured out by Xiao Yu himself. Of course, he will definitely only show a small part of the front. As for the later chess records, it would be too doubtful - this is not what a young man who is not young enough should be able to do.

The days gradually passed while Xiao Yu was making various preparations. Jiang Li and Li Jushi's passenger ship also arrived in Qingyang County.

Xiao Yu, who had been paying attention to the two people's schedule, had developed the habit of playing chess alone under the shade of the big tree at the entrance of the village a few days ago. Today, the person he wanted to wait for finally arrived.

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When Jiang Li once again set foot on the territory of Qingyang County, a joy suddenly arose in his heart - he was finally going to see his new friends again! We said goodbye in the past, but now I see you again. I wonder if the other person is well? He heard that the other party had won the imperial examination and was really happy for the other party.

Li Jushi, who was beside Jiang Li, took a leisurely look at the pier of this small county town. He had traveled to many places and didn't think there was anything special about it, so he said with some lack of interest: "The boy named Shao you mentioned Where does he live? Take me there now, I want to see if he is as powerful as you said!"

Of course Jiang Li would not refuse Jushi Li's request. He happened to want to see his friends in Qingyang County, so he took the lead and led the way: "Then let's go to Shaojia Village."

The two of them walked all the way to Shaojia Village, and saw the big tree at the entrance of the village in the distance. If they walked closer, they could see someone sitting under the tree.

Jiang Li had excellent eyesight. He saw the familiar dress and figure of the man under the tree at a glance, and said in surprise: "It's Brother Shao!"

Li Jushi also looked over: "Is that the national master you praise so much?"

The two of them approached the tree. A young man in a linen green robe was staring intently at the wooden chessboard in front of him, seemingly unaware of the presence of anyone around him.

Jiang Li was about to say hello to the young man, but was stopped by layman Li with a gesture.

Li Jushi walked a few steps further, and his eyes fell on the chessboard. The chessboard was a handmade ordinary wooden chessboard. The craftsmanship was not very good. He just carved lines on the wooden board, but it was polished very smooth. The black and white The colored chess pieces falling on it also look very nice. But what attracted Mr. Li's attention even more was the unpredictable chess moves step by step.

Looking at this chess game that he had never seen before, Mr. Li was fascinated for a moment and began to think hard about how to play the next white piece. At this time, the young man in Tsing Yi who was playing alone picked up a white chess piece from the chess box and dropped it on the chess board. When Master Li saw this step, he suddenly realized it and couldn't help but exclaimed: "This is a good step! Why didn't I think of it?"

This sentence suddenly woke up the young man who was immersed in the chess game. He looked up at the old man beside him and asked in surprise: "Who are you, sir?"

From the corner of his eye, he saw the handsome young man beside the old man, and turned around in surprise: "Brother Jiang!"

This person was Xiao Yu, who had been waiting under the tree for a long time. He had known for a long time that Jiang Li and Master Li were coming, and deliberately pretended to be addicted to the chess game, creating an atmosphere for his first meeting with Master Li. A good impression.

Jiang Li laughed and said: "Brother Shao, I haven't seen you for a long time, but you are fine!"

Xiao Yu also smiled and reminisced with Jiang Li, but he did not ignore Layman Li who was staring at the chessboard obsessively.

Jiang Li took the initiative to introduce Xiao Yan: "This is Shanhai Jushi. Don't you like reading Li Jushi's books? I brought him to you this time, why don't you thank me?!"

In fact, Xiao Yan was really grateful to Jiang Li, because Jiang Li's words just now, "Don't you like reading Li Jushi's books?" were purely to gain points in front of Li Jushi. In fact, when Jiang Li was at Shao's house, Xiao Yan's study only had a collection of poems written by Shanhai Jushi that the original owner Shao Qingyun had bought. But now there are many books of Li Jushi in his study. Except for those that are not available, there are all other books that can be bought on the market. Of course, they are specially prepared by Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan showed a look of surprise on his face: "Is this gentleman really Shanhai Jushi?" He looked at Li Jushi with some excitement.

At this time, Mr. Li also came back to his senses from the chess game because of the conversation between the two. Seeing Xiao Yan's little fan, he was very proud. He stroked his beard and said reservedly: "Your name is Shao Qingyun, right? Jiang kid told me that you are very good at chess, so I came to Qingyang County to see you. Would you like to play a game with me?"

Xiao Yan would certainly not miss such a good opportunity: "Please teach me, Mr. Layman!" Then he sat down to collect the chess pieces and prepared to play with Shanhai Layman.

After this game, Xiao Yan understood why Shanhai Layman was called a bad chess player by his friends, because he was completely a half-baked player and always liked to regret his moves. Who would be willing to play chess with him?

But Xiao Yan was very calm. It was just regretting his moves, not a problem that was difficult to please.

So Mr. Li changed from being a little embarrassed to regret his moves at the beginning to regretting his moves openly and confidently, because Xiao Ying had no objection to his regretting his moves, as if there was a rule in chess that he could regret his moves.

But soon Mr. Li became depressed, because he found that no matter how many times he regretted his moves, Xiao Ying always calmly blocked his chess path, leaving him with no way out, and it seemed that there was no other way except to surrender. You know, he liked to regret his moves when playing chess with his friends before because regretting his moves could make him, a half-baked chess player, win the game. Although winning was not justified and made people feel very disgusted, it was still a win, wasn't it?

Now he seemed to have met his nemesis. The young man opposite him had a calm expression of "no matter how you regret your moves or how you change your moves, you will lose the game" which really made him depressed!

Jiang Li, who was standing aside and watching the game silently, naturally saw the mystery in it. Looking at Mr. Li's frustrated and depressed expression, he immediately laughed in his heart. Finally, someone can teach this shameless old man a lesson. He can always win the chess game, but the frustration of losing because of this shameless old man's shameless regret behavior is completely vented. He secretly gave his friend a thumbs up, well done!

The first game was about to be lost. After Mr. Li found that he could not turn the defeat around, he reached out and messed up the chess pieces, and then picked up the chess pieces from the chess box; "I suddenly feel that this game has been deadlocked and there is nothing to play, let's play again!"

Xiao Yan was a little surprised by Mr. Li's behavior, and subconsciously turned his head to look at Jiang Li beside him.

However, Jiang Li looked like he was used to it. In the past, when he played chess with Mr. Li, he was not allowed to regret his moves. Mr. Li would always use this rogue way to destroy the chess game and start over. After this rogue behavior happened many times, he had to agree to regret his moves.

Xiao Ying looked at Mr. Li, who was sitting across from him in a state of dignified demeanor, with a surprised look, and placed his chess pieces.

Mr. Li’s speed of placing his pieces this time was several times slower than the previous game, but Xiao Ying did not dare to urge him, so he could only speed up when placing his pieces. However, his speed of placing his pieces quickly undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on Mr. Li, and the outcome of the second game was no surprise.

However, Mr. Li still messed up the chess pieces on the board before the outcome of the second game was completely decided, and said seriously: "It's getting late, let's stop here today, and continue next time if there is a chance."