Siheyuan: I have a system and I smile with satisfaction

Ni Daguo was quite proficient in playing chess. After all, his family was well-off in his previous life. From childhood to adulthood, his family had invested a lot of real money in his training.

I have tried all kinds of games, including Go, chess, and checkers.

Ni Daguo’s other chess skills are just so-so, but his Go skills are pretty good.

So, he seized the opportunity and played a game of chess with the big boss.

He also knew from the original drama that this big leader would not find fault with anyone who could beat him, but if he wanted the big leader to have a better impression of him, he had to play beautifully.

Ni Daguo played chess quite fast at the beginning, but then he gradually slowed down and would think for a while after each move.

It was obvious that the leader was good at playing chess. He needed to think for a long time before he could make this move.

In the end, he only won half a chess piece against the big boss.

The big boss was delighted, "It's been a while since I met a worthy opponent. Come on, let's play another game."

Ni Daguo played three games of chess in a row with the big boss. In the last two games, one ended in a draw and the other ended in a loss, but the loss was beautiful, with just a slight difference.

The big boss was even happier, thinking he had met a worthy match.

This way it won’t be boring.

If he wins easily when others do, he will feel embarrassed and think that it is meaningless because he knows he will lose anyway.

But if the chess player is not good enough, even the big boss is unwilling to play against him.

Only in this way can the chess playing between people with similar skills be interesting.

"Daguo, I didn't expect you to be so good at chess."

Ni Daguo said with a smile: "I just watched a lot. The old people who had nothing to do in the yard would play chess together. After watching and thinking a lot, they would become good at it. My father also knows how to play chess and taught me a little bit."

"Well, people who are good at chess have great ideas in their minds."

"Leader, you are the one with great vision. If you were not always busy with national affairs and factory construction, your chess skills would be much better than this." Ni Daguo complimented the leader.

Everyone likes to hear nice words. Without any special purpose, the big leaders will be very happy to hear such words.

"How can I not consider it? In this position, I have to do what is appropriate for me. I have to contribute to the country and seek benefits for the people. This is what I should do."

"That's right, you think about a lot of things, and even playing chess is to make your mind overactive. You are the kind of person I admire."

"You are such a sweet talker, boy."

Ni Daguo changed the topic and talked about the Symphony of Fate that was playing. "I've heard this tune before. It's Tchaikovsky's Symphony of Fate."

"I didn't expect that a cook like you would like to hear this. So tell me, what's the truth behind it?" The big boss was obviously interested.

People who read a lot have the troubles of reading a lot, and there are not many people who share the same hobbies with them.

"To be honest, I did hear something. If I said something wrong, please don't laugh at me."

"Why should I laugh at you? Everyone hears it differently."

"Well, then I'll show you how ugly I am." Ni Daguo acted serious and thought seriously. "When I first heard this tune, I felt a sense of sadness, as if my fate was being swept away, like a leaf in the sea, drifting with the current, and I don't know when it will be eroded by the sea water, or even rot."

Ni Daguo paused for a moment and continued to act as if he was thinking. The leader did not interrupt him but continued to listen to the tune with him.

"But human will is not that leaf. It is very strong and will always overcome the rule of fate and will never yield."

The senior leader clapped his hands and said, "Well said, it really hits my heart. People are strong-willed and brave, just like our country and army, marching forward bravely to meet any challenge, never backing down, and rising to the challenge head-on."

Ni Daguo thought to himself, he is worthy of being a big leader, whatever he says can be elevated to a certain level.

I quickly followed the leader's words and continued, "Yes, it is with this spirit that we can build a good country, a good society, and make people live a better and happier life."

"Well said." The big boss was really happy. His perception of Ni Daguo was no longer just that of a good cook. This man had a high level of awareness and was good at speaking. He was a leader material.

When asked if he was willing to move up a level, Ni Daguo smiled and said, "I am still young and need more training at the grassroots level."

Ni Daguo thought that being a pure worker was the safest thing now, especially after the storm started in a few years, workers would be very safe. On the contrary, real leaders were not safe.

"Okay, you are indeed younger." The leader stopped there.

"Since you like listening to this, you can take this phonograph. Also, there are record players over there. You can pick some and keep them for your own listening."

Ni Daguo smiled brightly, "Then I won't be polite."

"Don't be polite, but from now on, you have to come over more often to play chess with me. No, that's not right, cook more for me." A big boss can't ask someone to play chess with him, because that's considered an entertainment activity.

But cooking is different. It’s not like you don’t have to pay.

"Okay, I will definitely come."

What made Ni Daguo even happier was that he had done this intentionally just to block Sha Zhu's escape route. Sha Zhu had gained the attention of the big boss by playing chess with him.

He cut off Sha Zhu's path in order to prevent Sha Zhu from relying on this in the future and pleading with Yi Zhonghai or something like that.

If you want to kill Yi Zhonghai, you have to cut off all his paths.

Ni Daguo knew in his heart that Yi Zhonghai was no good and he didn't know how many secrets he was hiding.

If someone tries to kill him, he might be able to hide, but it is easier to dodge an attack than to guard against an arrow from the dark, and he can't be lucky every time.

Also, what about killing someone he cares about?

I have made an agreement with my boss that I will come once a week to cook for him.

Ni Daguo knew that the leader’s family still had other chefs to cook, and Sha Zhu was one of them.

There is also a cook at home, who cooks the daily meals. It is not against the rules for people to have a good meal occasionally.

Ni Daguo went back with the gramophone. He picked out a few record discs. The ones that were kept by the leader were all his favorites, otherwise he would not have kept them.

Therefore, Ni Daguo didn't need to select specially and just picked a few.

Back in the courtyard, Ni Daying saw Ni Daguo's phonograph and immediately asked, "Brother, did you buy it?"

Ni Daguo smiled and said, "Someone gave it to me."

"Someone else gave this to you? Brother, you can't just accept gifts casually. Even if you are the deputy director, you can't just accept gifts casually."

Ni Daguo put down the phonograph and said, "Is your brother that kind of person? Let me tell you, this was given to me by the big boss as a reward for my good cooking."

Lou Xiao'e, who was sitting next to me, asked, "Do you have Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5?"

"Yes, yes, do you like to listen?"