In a large miscellaneous courtyard in Laojie, Jiangdong District, Daning City, a table was set up in the courtyard, two people sat opposite each other to play chess, and three or five people watched. Except for a young man with glasses on the other side, everyone else was a little older, and the youngest was in his forties.

This kind of chess recreation used to be relatively common, but now it is gradually decreasing. There are more and more things that can be entertained by Gain, in addition to middle-aged and elderly people with a certain age and experience, who can endure their temperament, young people are very fond of this kind of pure "mental entertainment". They prefer to break dance, disco and other exciting activities.

And the young man who played chess, wearing glasses and looking very intelligent, was also highly educated.

In fact, this person is Zhou Fan.

Sitting with him was the uncle in the courtyard.

Zhou Fan has been smart and studious since he was a child, modest and courteous, and is very loved by the elders in the courtyard, and later was admitted to the university, and then admitted to study abroad at public expense, which is even more amazing, and has become a celebrity in the area of Zhoujia Lane, Jiangdong District. As long as Zhou Fan in Zhoujia Lane is mentioned, everyone who hears it will give a thumbs up and praise "good"!

In the early 90s, working in Nanfang City, Jiangkou City, and other wealthy coastal cities, you had to be very admired by people, and you were considered to have entered Jinshan Yinshan, like Zhou Fan, who studied in the United States, so what was it?

I heard that washing dishes in the United States can make money. Tens of thousands of months. Of course, it's the people's coin, not the dollar!

That's pretty remarkable.

This time, Zhou Fan accompanied his mentor Johnson and his party. When he returned to Daning City for investment and investigation, there was a discord, Johnson and others returned to the United States, but Zhou Fan did not go back with him, and stayed at home for a few more days. His study abroad career is about to graduate, so he took this opportunity to spend more time with his parents and family, and also saved money for round-trip air tickets.

It was at this time that Yoo Jun came to visit. Target. The alley of Zhoujia Lane is narrow, and cars can drive in, but they can't turn around. Liu Jun asked Wang Ya to park the car outside the alley, took Pan Zhiren with him, and walked into the courtyard.

As soon as I entered the door, I didn't ask anyone about it, but I heard someone on the side of the chessboard. The name is called "Zhou Fan".

"Zhou Fan, it's your turn!"

Hehe, it seems that this trip came quite in time.

Liu Jun and Pan Zhiren walked over and watched the battle from the sidelines.

Seeing that this game has just begun, the two sides are still in the layout stage. Duan, if you encounter an old and spicy chess style, a game of chess for an hour or two is just leisure. Pan Zhiren was about to inform Zhou Fan, but Liu Jun stopped him with his eyes, clasped his hands to his chest, and watched the chess game for a while.

Liu Jun studied engineering in his last life, and he is good at logic and good chess skills. Made the county. After the leadership of the committee, the time was relatively tight, and I had not played chess for a long time. It's also a pleasure to play in this pure place.

Zhou Fan looked up. glanced at Liu Jun and Pan Zhiren, and saw that these two were more face-to-face, so they smiled and nodded in greeting.

Yoo Jun smiled and nodded in return.

It should be said that Zhou Fan and the old man who played against him were not superior in chess, and they were not necessarily slightly better than Governor Liu, Secretary Yan. In the eyes of County Magistrate Liu, it is indeed not good.

However, Liu Jun adheres to the creed of "watching chess without saying a true gentleman", and just watches chess silently and does not speak.

Seeing Zhou Fan's big advance, the opponent was in a hurry, and the defeat was done, but at the critical moment, Zhou Fan was greedy for the opponent's horse, gave up the killing move, and entangled for more than ten minutes, and then forced the palace again.

Yoo Jun smiled and shook his head.

The old man was not annoyed when he lost chess, and said with a smile: "Sure enough, he is worthy of being a great intellectual studying in the United States, and he is getting better and better at chess...... Hehe, I'm old, I can't get down to you, which of you is interested in killing another game with Fan Yanzi? ”

Several people watching the chess shook their heads and said, "Libo has lost, let's not be ugly!" ”

"Young man, I see that you are also a good chess player, why don't you play a game?"

Libo suddenly looked at Liu Jun and said.

Liu Jun smiled: "Okay, just to learn from Mr. Zhou Fan." ”

Zhou Fan glanced at Liu Jun again, and said with a little surprise: "What is your surname for this gentleman?" Do you know me? ”

Liu Jun smiled and said, "My surname is Liu." Mr. Zhou Fan is a celebrity in Zhoujiaxiang, and there are many people who know you. ”

At that moment, Libo gave up his position, and Liu Jun said "offended" and sat opposite Zhou Fan. Pan Zhiren naturally stood beside Liu Jun and put Liu Jun's thermos cup in his hand.

Zhou Fan is a meticulous person, seeing this natural little action, his eyes narrowed, and he guessed that the young man in front of him might have a lot of background. Pan Zhiren has a calm demeanor, and he is just a secretary and other roles.

Liber is a red son on his side.

Zhou Fanli said: "Mr. Liu, you are a guest, please first!" ”

Liu Jun was also not polite, and hung up the middle cannon first, which is called the "big column" artillery bureau in the jargon. This opening is considered impolite in chess, and it is a killing move. If you come out of the "big column", if you don't rely on your chess strength to be better than your opponent. To deal with the "big column" artillery game, Gain must come hard, and a little soft will not work.

Zhou Fan's chess strength is not very high, and when he saw this "big column" artillery game, he was taken aback first.

"Mr. Liu is such a hard chess style!"

Liu Jun smiled slightly and remained silent.

Zhou Fan dealt with the screen horse in one hand, and his face also showed a proud look. At least at this time, he didn't think that Liu Jun's chess strength would be high, and he was mostly a novice.

Liu Jun was very fast, and he almost didn't think much about it, but after a few chess moves, Zhou Fan's proud expression disappeared completely, supporting left and right, tired of coping. In less than half an hour, Liu Jun marched in with horses and artillery, constituting a lore. The whole process is like flowing water, extremely smooth, Zhou Fan has been dealing with it passively, without the slightest power to fight back.

"Mr. Liu is clever and powerful!"

Zhou Fan was convinced, clasped his hands into fists, and arched towards Liu Jun.

"Playing chess is just a trail, and there are traces, which makes Mr. Zhou laugh. I'm Liu Jun, and I'm here to visit Mr. Zhou Fan today. ”

Yoo Jun also no longer hid and showed his identity.

Zhou Fan was taken aback. During this time, through an interview with Toshihiko Yamada, Zhou Fan also learned that Liu Jun, the magistrate of Ningbei County, was a young Yanei, but he didn't expect to be young. After a game of chess, Zhou Fan also felt Liu Jun's sharp vitality.

"Ah, it turned out to be County Magistrate Liu. I don't dare to visit in person. ”

Zhou Fan said politely.

This time, it was the turn of several middle-aged and old people who were watching the chess around to be surprised.

Why, this young man turned out to be the county magistrate?

Make no mistake, right?

However, Zhou Fan called the county magistrate Liu, and he couldn't be wrong.

"County Magistrate Liu, please go to the cold house for tea."

Zhou Fan got up and extended the guest.

Although Zhou Fan didn't like to see Liu Jun as an "arrogant and domineering" gentleman, he was a guest from afar, and people came to visit politely, so how could he put up a shelf and refuse to leave?

"The weather is nice, how about just talking here? It doesn't matter, I just want to have a conversation with Mr. Zhou. ”

Yoo Jun refused to move.

"It's okay, County Magistrate Liu, please wait, I'll go get some melon seeds and peanuts......"

Zhou Fan groaned slightly, and then approved Liu Jun's proposal, but he never forgot the rules of the diner.

"Sit, sit, I'll get melon seeds and snacks!"

Libo said repeatedly, and he sighed in his heart, Zhou Fan was really out of breath, and even the county magistrate came to visit in person. Although the county magistrate is also a little younger.

"yes, yes, you sit ......"

Several other people in the courtyard also agreed, and automatically went to their respective homes, took out some snacks such as melon seeds and candy, and set up a full table.

"County Magistrate Liu, you're here for my article, right?"

Zhou Fan took the initiative to bring up the conversation.

Liu Jun took a sip of the teacup, smiled and said, "Yes and no." ”

Zhou Fan raised his eyebrows and said lightly: "What do you mean by County Magistrate Liu's words?" ”

Liu Jun pondered for a moment and said: "Mr. Zhou Fan, you and I are the same age, you may be a few years older, basically belong to the same era, in terms of ideology and communication, there should be no generation gap......

"County Magistrate Liu has something to say, so it's okay to speak up."

Zhou Fan remained silent.

"I admire Mr. Zhou's dedication to the construction of his hometown. Your starting point for writing that article is also very good, but the truth of the facts may not be as simple as Mr. Zhou has learned. ”

Liu Jun thought about the wording and said slowly.

Zhou Fan was stunned for a moment and said, "So what is the truth of the facts?" ”

Liu Jun smiled and told the situation at the Furong Hotel that night, Zhou Fan listened, his brows furrowed, and his expression was very unhappy.

"That's the case, this Toshihiko Yamada is too unreasonable!"

Although it has not yet been verified, Liu Jun's tone is sincere, not like a fake, and Zhou Fan unconsciously believed Liu Jun's words. Besides, he was just a powerless international student, and there was no need for Liu Jun to come to the door to explain to him. It is expected that with Liu Jun's backer and his own status, writing such an article by himself may not be able to bring him much trouble.

"Don't talk about him, it's just a clown......"

Yoo Jun waved his hand.

"I came today to find out Mr. Zhou Fan's future development intentions. After graduation, do you want to stay in the U.S. or go back to China? ”

Zhou Fan smiled and asked rhetorically, "Does County Magistrate Liu want to dig the foot of the wall?" ”

Liu Jun smiled: "Mr. Zhou has not graduated yet, and he has not served anyone, so I can't call it digging the foot of the wall, right?" At most, it was a kind invitation to Mr. Zhou. In Ningbei County, the foundation is relatively poor, and both private enterprises and private enterprises have just begun to start, and I hope that there will be a group of economic management professionals to give advice to their operation and management. ”

Zhou Fan showed a look of admiration on his face, and said solemnly: "County Magistrate Liu, I can't reply to you for the time being." However, if the entrepreneurs in your county need some up-to-date information or need advice on business management, I am willing to do my part. In this way, I will give you the address and contact information in the United States, and you can contact me at any time if you need it! ”