Quiet room. Quiet.

Zhou Mian and Ke Weiyi sat across the table, silent.

Ke Weiyi looked at Zhou Mu fixedly, his eyes full of expectation.

After a long time, Zhou Mian stood up, lightly* a small blue glass bead in his left hand, walked to the window, and looked outside.

The moon is so round tonight!

Zhou Mu stared at the full moon, stunned for a while, and suddenly said, "Isn't Xiao Ai more suitable?" He has surpassed me and should be more sure than I am. ”

Ke Weiyi shook his head and said disagreely: "It can only be said that Ai Qiduan won you in the cosmic war!" If he were sitting here today, I don't think he would have been able to win without a fight. ”

Zhou Mian said: "Why do you have to ask me to agree to this matter before you are willing to tell me the origin of this person?" There is no connection between these two things! ”

Ke Weiyi did not answer.

Zhou Lu sighed, turned around, and looked directly at Ke Weiyi: "Okay! I'd love to find out who this person is, and I'd love to travel around the world. We made a deal. ”

Ke Weiyi smiled happily: "I knew that Brother Zhou would agree!" ”

Zhou Mian said: "Tell me first, what nationality is he?" ”

"He was Japanese when he was a kid and is now a Chinese citizen. ”

Zhou Mu was surprised: "How old is he this year?" ”

Ke Weiyi thought for a while: "About twenty-one, two!" ”

Zhou Mian recalled for a long time, and he couldn't think of any teenager in Japan or China whose chess style was similar to this person.

Ke Weiyi said: "Don't always think about it in the professional chess world, there are ......"

Zhou was taken aback: "You mean...... You mean betting on chess? ”

Ke Weiyi said: "Not bad! The person who plays against you today is the first-rate player in today's gambling chess world. ”

Zhou Mian's left hand suddenly squeezed the glass beads.

Ke Weiyi sighed softly and said, "Brother Zhou, do you remember Gu Immortal? ”

Zhou Mian said: "Then how can you forget? Nine years ago, he was your head of finance. Very talented. ”

Ke Weiyi said: "Not bad! Not only is he shrewd and capable, he is my right-hand man, but he also has a talent for Go. If I'm not mistaken, he was on par with you at the time. ”

Zhou Mian said: "Yes! I also persuaded him to become a professional chess player. It's a pity ......"

Ke Weiyi said slowly: "Actually...... The reason he rejected you that time was not because I wouldn't let him go, but because he made a mistake: he shouldn't have gotten involved in gambling. ”

Zhou Mian's face changed: "What's the matter?" ”

"It was nine years ago in July, and Weiyi Company had just been established for a year and a month...... "Ke Weiyi's eyes showed a shining color, as if he had returned to the youth of hard work." At that time, I only knew how to work hard and paid little attention to other things. With the united efforts of all employees, the company's business is thriving and is in a period of rapid development. One day, Gu Xian suddenly came to me and asked for a day off. I asked him what was the matter? He refused to say anything, only that there were some personal matters that needed to be dealt with. I was upset, but agreed. Because since I founded Weiyi Company for more than a year, he is the only employee of the company who, like me, has never taken a day off. He kept his promise and went to work early the next morning. Everything was business as usual, and I didn't feel at ease. But half a month passed. Yes, it was the last day of July, and I remember it very clearly. That morning, he came to my office to take another day off. At that time, we had just made two big deals, and we were almost busy financially in July. I was in a good mood and agreed without even thinking about it. ”

He bowed his head.

"It was the worst decision of my life! If I had paid a little more attention, I would have seen that he seemed to have something to say to me. If he had said it, maybe he wouldn't have died......" As he said this, his voice suddenly became a little hoarse.

Zhou Mian said: "What did you say? Didn't Gu Immortal die in a car accident? His voice suddenly became urgent. He remembered very well that Gu Xian had called him three days before the crash, and he seemed to have something on his mind. He asked again and again, but Gu Xian hesitated and said that Mr. Ke wanted him to stay in Weiyi Company and not to become a professional chess player for the time being, and he had agreed. Zhou Mian didn't pay much attention to it at the time, thinking that he would go to Hong Kong in person to lobby in a few days, and with his friendship with Ke Weiyi, he would definitely be able to persuade him to release him. Just comfort Gu Immortal and make an appointment to see you in a week. But before he could leave, the news came that Gu Xian had died in a car accident.

Kwa did not answer his question directly. He stabilized his emotions and said slowly, "August 1st is Gu Immortal's birthday. Although I never asked about his private life, I never forgot this day. My colleagues and I bought him gifts and planned to hold a birthday party for him in the evening. But he didn't show up for a day. I was vaguely uneasy, he had never been like this before. But I don't believe anything will happen to him. Until I saw his body, I still didn't believe it, not at all! His hands trembled, and his speech was interrupted for a few seconds. …… So I went to investigate. It took a month to find out the truth of the matter. It turned out that at the beginning of July, a good player in the American gambling and chess circles came to Hong Kong to put down a 'flower' to compete with the masters of the Hong Kong gambling and chess circles. For ten days in a row, no one dared to fight. Seeing this, the man became even more rampant and said many unbearable words that insulted the people of Hong Kong. At this time, some people couldn't sit still and begged Gu Immortals to come out and vent their anger for them. They were willing to raise enough money for him. Gu Immortal was young and curious, and secondly, he hated the rudeness of his opponent. I said yes right away. As a result, he killed the other party in one go, and fled in shame. But a few days later, the man led another chess player back to Hong Kong. This time, he didn't make a noise, he only made a phone call at night, asked Gu Xian out, and played another game. Only three or five people were involved in the game, and they were all tight-lipped afterwards and never talked about it again. I spent a lot of time asking, and I couldn't ask anything other than knowing that there was a game. But there is no doubt that Gu Immortal lost this game. ”

Zhou Mian gritted his teeth and listened, and then suddenly said: "As far as I know, there were no great masters in the gambling chess world back then. On New Year's Day of that year, I had a game with Renshou on the Internet, and later learned that he was one of the 'four masters' in the gambling chess industry at that time, and he was one of the best figures in the gambling chess industry. His chess skills seemed to be inferior to Gu Immortal's. Who is that master, who can win against Gu Immortal? ”

"I also wondered that the people present at the time were all talking, it was a fair game. I went to check the details of the mysterious master, but I found nothing. But I eventually found out that the best player in the American gambling world was actually my business rival, an employee of the North American Oss Group. So I immediately understood that this was a trap. Originally, they wanted to open a gap from Gu Immortal, and take advantage of the emergence of Weiyi Company to crush us. However, although Gu Immortal lost the chess, he refused to be used by them, so he ...... He committed suicide......"

Zhou Mian's hands were clenched tightly and said, "Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?" Why are you telling me again now? ”

Ke Weiyi said: "At that time, you already held the three championships of 'celebrity', 'heavenly king' and 'universe', and your chess skills will be great in one day. Why should I tell you this kind of thing and distract you? As for now, it's because of Daya's new life! ”

"New Boy?"

Ke Weiyi nodded and said, "Gu Immortal is my favorite and most powerful assistant, I can't let him die with hatred." As soon as I found out about it, I immediately pulled the most capable computer experts from the company and began to study how to make a person master all the secrets of gambling in the shortest possible time. Gao Shan and Zheng Gui are two of the best of these experts. They struggled for five years for this research. ”

Zhou Mu let out an "oh", and then he understood why Gao Shan and Zheng Gui could become Ke Weiyi's most trusted subordinates.

Ke Weiyi said: "Speaking of which, I was also young and vigorous at that time. I researched and discussed with them, and finally succeeded! Brother Zhou, the person playing against you today is the result of our five years of hard work. His name is Daiya Shinju. Not bad, right? ”

Zhou was shocked: "What? ”

"When I started to train the new Adam, my only thought was to use him to take revenge on the North American Oss Group. But after five years of getting along day and night, a strange emotion arose in my heart. I don't want to waste his talent. If he is willing to work hard, he will definitely become a super-first-class star. So I gradually changed my mind and wanted him to go professional. Alas, this can also make up for Gu Immortal's regret a little! Of course, there is also a direct reason for this, which is the sudden bankruptcy of the Oss group. He smiled suddenly.

Zhou Mian knew what he was laughing at. He had long heard that the bankruptcy of the Oss Group was largely due to the fact that the computer chess player "Black Killer" of the Oss Group was beaten to the point that the second son lost a mess in a confrontation with the "second generation of Taijiquan" of Weiyi Company, and the market share fell by 45% in one day, triggering a panic sell-off of Oss stocks in the market.

Sure enough, Ke Weiyi said: "My company has always been the sworn enemy of Oss. The 'Tai Chi' series we developed is specifically for the Oss Group. It's just that I didn't expect the Oss Group to be so poor, with their scientific research technology and Go strength, even the second generation of Taijiquan can't resist. I'm happy because I beat it with a decent business approach. But Daya doesn't think so. He studied hard day and night, and the only thing he wanted in his mind was to defeat all the gambling masters in the Oss group. Now that the Oss group has collapsed, his spiritual pillar has suddenly collapsed and disappeared. He couldn't stand it. So it wasn't long before he left me a text message and quietly left. ”

Zhou Mian was slightly moved and said: "In the past few years, I have often heard that there is a masked killer in the gambling chess world, who specializes in challenging the strongest gambling chess masters, and he has never been defeated. They all called him 'Man in the Iron Mask'. Could it be him? ”

"I've heard of it too. But I haven't seen him once in three years. It wasn't until he suddenly came back the day before yesterday that I had a chance to ask him. But he ......" a strange look suddenly appeared on his face.

It turned out that Oya had indeed devoted himself to the world of gambling and chess. Because he knew the essence of gambling, he quickly became famous. He never showed his true face when he gambled with others, but because of his exquisite makeup, others did not know that he had changed his disguise. In addition, although he is young, he is deeply self-restrained, and sometimes he deliberately loses a few games. So although he is also famous, he is nowhere near as prominent as the Man in the Iron Mask.

Daya hasn't met the Man in the Iron Mask yet. He also went around looking for the Man in the Iron Mask to play a game with him, but he never succeeded. Later, by chance, he got a game of chess from the Man in the Iron Mask. After research, he thought that the other party was at most between him and himself, and he was immediately disappointed. Then he turned back to Hong Kong and came to Ke Weiyi and asked Ke to arrange for him to play a game with Zhou Yi.

Ke Weiyi said this, and said with a smile: "He wanted to talk to you for a long time, but at that time, I didn't want to cause more trouble, so I didn't allow it." After the collapse of the Oss group, he said goodbye. This time, as soon as he saw me, he gave me a check for 5 million yuan as a game against you*. For this reason, I didn't go to Beijing to see the final battle between you and Ai Qiduan. They were very angry, and urged me to ask you to come and teach this ungrateful boy a lesson at once. It just so happened that you lost in defending your title, and I thought it was time for you to meet the big arrow. But let me be clear, this is not a 'special gift', but a 'surprise discovery'! Don't do it the other way around. ”

Looking at Ke Weiyi's sly smile, Zhou Yi said sarcastically: "Yes! I have suddenly been attacked by a strong enemy, and you have gained a great profit. It can be said that I am surprised that you have your own place. But what if I lose? Aren't your losses too heavy? ”

Ke Weiyi smiled: "You and I have been friends for ten years, and I still don't know about you?" As long as you are motivated, you won't lose to anyone! ”

Zhou Mian smiled bitterly in his heart: "These chess laymen are actually more confident in me than my peers. It's weird! ”

Ke Weiyi suddenly sighed: "Actually, I'm really afraid that you will lose." Oya was raised by watching, and I know his temperament very well. He took a shortcut to learn chess, which was too smooth. Therefore, although he is modest and reserved on the outside, he is actually very proud on the inside. He threw himself into the world of gambling and competed with the world's gamblers, but he never found anyone who could beat him, which made him even more conceited. If you are careless again. He'll think he's invincible. At that time, he will definitely be self-indulgent and self-destructive! Fortunately, your brother was quiet and easily subdued him. Ha ha! You're unfathomable! ”

Zhou Mian felt that his face was slightly hot, and he thought, "What's so easy?" If it weren't for the sudden peeking into his weaknesses and stimulating his sense of chess, who would have said who would have won and who lost? "I know that I can't argue with the other party, so I don't bother talking.

Ke Weiyi picked up the teacup with satisfaction, took a few sips, and said, "Okay! Now let's talk about this 'special gift'. What conditions does Brother Zhou have, you might as well ask for a price all over the sky, and come one by one. ”

Only then did Zhou Mian slowly sit down and gently turn the glass beads in his hand.

He felt that the gift given to him by Ke Weiyi was indeed very special. Although some people have thought about this kind of thing before, it seems that it has not actually been implemented.

Here's the thing. Since next month is the 10th anniversary of the company, Ke Weiyi has come up with a strange way to celebrate. He asked Zhou Mian to lead a Go delegation around the world. Each country can send its strongest master to challenge Zhou Mian. If someone wins the game of Zhou Jiuduan, he can immediately get a huge prize of 50 million yuan set up by Weiyi Company. Through these competitions, which not only subtly emphasized the centrality of Chinese Go, but also achieved the purpose of expanding the reputation of Weiyi, Zhou Mian could also take the opportunity to recuperate. It's a triple win.

Zhou Mian said: "Brother Ke, don't you want my life when you set up this 50 million grand prize?" Now there are many European and American masters, I am not a god, and there is a possibility of missing. ”

Ke Weiyi waved his hand: "I believe in you!" Then again, if you lose, it's even more breaking news. Weiyi Company immediately shook the world and became a household name. 50 million for this advertisement, it's too cheap for me. "However, if Brother Zhou is afraid of losing...... Naturally, it's a different story. ”

Zhou Mian said: "Okay, okay, don't talk about this." Brother Ke, I am an active chess player of the Chinese Chess Academy. For such a big matter, it is necessary to discuss with the chess academy and obtain their consent. ”

Ke Weiyi said with a smile: "If I didn't think of this until now, wouldn't I want to follow in the footsteps of Bitao Company?" ”

A hint of darkness flashed in Zhou Xuan's eyes. Alas, Bi Tao!

Ke Weiyi said apologetically: "Ahem! Look at me, it's far away again. ”

Zhou Mu sighed in his heart: "It's been ten years!" He remembered very well that Ah Ling left at that time. Ah Ling! Ah Ling! You okay? Ten years have passed, do you remember me? He cried out in his heart. In a trance, the voice like a silver bell seemed to sound in his ears again: "No! You're wrong! It should be down here. "Hey, hey! Is it? Where are you now? Do you still read my score and find fault with me? You must stop pointing fingers. Even my opponents are amazed! They're all some of the best in the world. Oh, no, no, how I wish you could criticize and laugh at my chess again!

Ke Weiyi saw that Zhou was stunned, and said softly: "Brother Zhou, Brother Zhou." ”

Zhou Mian was immediately shocked and said, "What? ”

Ke Weiyi took out a folder, opened it, and pulled out a document: "When you and Ai Qiduan went to the cosmic war, I had already asked Zheng Gui to go to Beijing. Well, this is the signature of President Gu and Vice President Wang of the Chinese Chess Academy. If Miss Song doesn't leave you, the two of them will go to your mansion in person. ”

Zhou Mian looked at it carefully, and it was indeed written by the two deans, so he no longer looked at the text carefully. knew that Ke Weiyi donated a lot of money to the chess academy.

Ke Weiyi pulled out another document: "Our public is public, and our private is private. This is the contract between Weiyi Company and Brother Zhou, if Brother Zhou has no opinion, please sign it. ”

Zhou Mian took out the pen, glanced at it hastily, and was about to sign, when he was suddenly taken aback: "Ten million? ”

Ke Weiyi said: "Ten million. It's the yuan, not the depreciated dollar. I have already paid the tax for you, and the one that should be handed over to the chess academy has also been remitted for you, there is no problem. ”

Zhou Mian secretly thought: "The tax is not counted, just to pay the chess academy will be 10 million." He's really bloody this time, he was going to play this one! ”

Ke Weiyi guessed his mind and said with a smile: "Brother Zhou, I am an old friend with you." I might as well tell you the truth. If you take this trip, Weiyi Company can make a profit of at least 200 million. I think the 30 million is barely worth you, and no matter how low it is, chess fans can't agree. You don't want Weiyi to repeat the mistakes of Bitao, right? ”

Ten years ago, before the advent of Weiyi, the largest computer company in Hong Kong was Bittoxin Technology. Bitao Company failed to pay enough because of inviting Zhou Yi to advertise, and after being disclosed by reporters, it caused the anger of the majority of chess fans and went bankrupt. This matter is Zhou Xuan's hate. So Ke Weiyi knew that mentioning Bitao would persuade him.

Zhou Mu was silent for a moment and said, "That's right! I heard Wei Jiuduan say that the construction of the 'New Star Paradise' started in Wuhan last month, and I was so busy with the space war that I never went back to take a look. In this way, please help me remit this 10 million to Wuhan directly, which is a little bit of my heart for my hometown. ”

Ke Weiyi was taken aback, and looked at Zhou Lu with wide eyes, as if he suddenly saw a strange Martian creature.

Zhou Yi signed his name and handed the contract to Ke Weiyi.

Ke Weiyi's face was full of wry smiles: "Ouch, my brother Zhou, didn't you force me to jump off the building?" ”

Zhou Mian was taken aback: "So serious? ”

Ke Weiyi said: "If the employees of the company know that you haven't taken a penny, then they can't go on a collective strike and fire my squid?" ”

Zhou Mu thought to himself: "It's really troublesome! He said, "Then, then, you give me the check, and I'll remit it myself." ”

Ke Weiyi was so angry that he almost slapped him: "No, no!" How good are the journalists in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and how can you hide this kind of thing from them? When will you get a good reputation, I'm going to be unlucky! Well, in this way, I will give another 5 million, and you will also take 5 million and donate it to 'Nova Paradise' in the name of the two of us, how about it? Brother Zhou, help! ”

Zhou couldn't help but laugh: "Then you can't break the fortune again?" I thought, "You helped me save money, and you said I helped you, what kind of logic is this?" ”

Ke Weiyi saw that Zhou Mian agreed, and let out a sigh of relief. Said: "Then what can be done?" Destroy the wealth and eliminate the disaster! Oh, I see, you see that I won five million dollars, and I feel uncomfortable, so I have to spit out this ill-gotten gain, don't you? ”

Zhou said with a smile: "I didn't expect it yet, but now I think about it, it turns out that you are still using my money to do good deeds, and you have a good name!" ”

The two of them laughed together.

Zhou Mian stopped laughing and said, "By the way, I want to meet this Mr. Daya freshman." Brother Ke, when is it convenient? ”

Ke Weiyi smiled: "It's the most convenient now!" From the end of the game, Iya is going to see you. I said you need to rest and let him wait. Now that we've agreed on the cooperation, we can let him in and apprentice. Reach out and press the intercom: "Please Oya-kun!" ”