Chapter 4 Four

When the Liu brothers heard about it, they also thought it was reasonable, but they were too impatient, not only did not enter the house, but went to the village entrance to wait for Bu Yuan.Fang Guohuan shook his head, turned around and returned to the kitchen. When Liu Fu saw Fang Guohuan coming back, he said, "Young master Fang just came back. Please bring tea to the hall, and I will add fire to the stove." Fang Guohuan agreed and went to serve tea.For more than half a month in Liu's house, Fang Guohuan knew that it was not easy, so he often helped the servants with some work, and everyone took it for granted.

When Fang Guohuan came to the living room with two cups of tea, he realized that the Liu family had guests today.At this time, Liu Yishan and an old man were concentrating on playing Go.Fang Guohuan saw the two playing chess in Linping, his heart was moved, he stepped forward and put the tea tray gently on the table, and said: "Please serve tea, gentlemen." Liu Yishan responded without looking up, holding a white piece in his hand but Not falling for a long time.It turns out that Liu Yishan's white chess has been cornered by the old man's black chess, and there seems to be no way to reverse it.At this time, the old man's face showed pleasure, he took a sip of tea, and said triumphantly: "Brother Liu, can you admit defeat?" Liu Yishan stared at the chessboard for a moment, shook his head, put the chess pieces back into the chess jar, and sighed softly Said: "Oh! Could it be that Liu won't win you in this life?" The old man became more and more complacent, and laughed loudly: "Brother Liu's chess skills can be counted in the tens of miles around here, but in front of this old man, he seems to be very good at chess. Some of that." After speaking, he burst out laughing, although Liu Yishan's expression was unnatural, but he was helpless.

At this moment, Fang Guohuan at the side saw that the old man was so crazy, he couldn't hold back, and suddenly said: "There is still one move before you make it, why did you surrender?" He said, picked up a white piece on the chessboard Fall gently.Liu Yishan was startled for a moment, then he got up and blurted out: "Amazing! A wonderful hand!" It turned out that this move shown by Fang Guohuan not only revived the white side's chess position, but also put the black side at a disadvantage.When Liu Yishan saw that Fang Guohuan was actually a master in chess, he was both surprised and delighted.The old man kept laughing, when suddenly Fang Guohuan made a move on the chessboard. After looking closely, he was taken aback and said in amazement: "Who is this kid? There is such a strange move!" Before Liu Yishan could speak, Fang Guohuan had already executed it After a salute, he said: "Little Shutong is rude, please forgive me, old man." The old man was even more surprised when he heard it.Liu Yishan was very happy, and said calmly: "Unexpectedly, a school boy in our house will stump Zhu Yuanwai, I wonder if I can admit defeat?" Zhu Yuanwai was ashamed, and asked in confusion: "Why haven't you seen this child before? Liu Yishan's mood suddenly brightened, he smiled slightly, and said in a serious manner: "This son has been in my residence for a long time. I was afraid of sweeping Zhu Yuanwai's chess interest, so I didn't let him show up. Today, I feel that the heat is almost ready, so let him come out to kill. Zhu Yuanwai's majesty, let Zhu Yuanwai know that the strong are more powerful." After saying that, he laughed.That member Zhu said in shame: "Brother Liu secretly asked the master to shame me, so leave!" After speaking, he walked away.Liu Yishan was also not polite, he cupped his hands and said: "No!" He must have been used to being humiliated by Zhu Yuanwai in chess, but now seeing him leave in a state of embarrassment, he felt very happy.

Fang Guohuan saw that he had chased Zhu Yuanwai away with a hasty move, he felt regretful in his heart, and hurriedly apologized to Liu Yishan: "I am ignorant and offended Mr.'s guest, please forgive me." Liu Yishan said happily: "What is the crime?" If there is no master's skillful advice, today Zhu Yuanwai will gain momentum and become even more defiant, and he will be suppressed." Then, Liu Yishan was surprised again: "I didn't expect that your master is proficient in chess. What I just showed This trick is really a master, but I don't know how to acquire it, how high is this?" Fang Guohuan said with compassion: "My master is a master of chess, and my chess skills were taught by him." Liu Yishan heard this and was surprised: "It turns out that the master Mr. Fang is actually an expert in chess, but it is a pity that Mr. Liu did not get to know him." After speaking, he sighed deeply, and added a little favor to Fang Guohuan.

While the two were talking, they suddenly heard the noise of people outside the courtyard, but Wen Liu Cai said excitedly and loudly: "I said that Brother Bu Yuan is a man of promise, and he said that he will come today." Then Liu Lu said: "Then Naturally, Brother Bu is a well-known figure, and the word "faithfulness" is the most guarded." The Liu brothers let Bu Yuan into the house, and carried a roll of wolf skins to the backyard.When Fang Guohuan saw Bu Yuan, he happily called "Brother Bu" and went to meet him.When Bu Yuan saw Fang Guohuan, he immediately said happily, "Brother Fang, how are you?" It was like meeting an old friend for a long time.At this moment Liu Yishan greeted him and said, "It turns out that the brave man Bu Zhuang who saved the child's life has arrived, please sit down quickly!"

Bu Yuan and Liu Yishan greeted each other, then entered the hall and took their seats. The servant brought the tea, Liu Yishan made a gesture of invitation, then got up and said: "If it wasn't for the rescue of Mr. Bu Zhuang yesterday, the child would have died. I should be thanked by Mr. Liu for such a great kindness." After finishing speaking, Shi Shi A salute.Bu Yuan hurriedly helped him up and said: "Fellows from the big hometown, why bother to be so polite! In fact, it was Brother Fang who really saved Young Master Ling's life." Liu Yishan was stunned and said, "What's going on here?"

Bu Yuan narrated what happened on the mountain yesterday.After Liu Yishan listened, he knew what was going on, Fang Guohuan couldn't help being very grateful, he got up and wanted to thank him, Fang Guohuan had already thanked him and said: "The man in trouble was saved by my husband, and the life of the disabled was saved. I always think about repaying, and I hate having no chance. What I did yesterday was all my best, sir, why should I thank me? Fang Guohuan can't bear it." After speaking, he bowed again.Liu Yishan was so moved that his eyes were moist, he hurriedly helped Fang Guohuan up, and said: "Young master is a righteous person, there is no need to say thank you between you and me, it is also fate that your master and apprentice came to my Liu family's door."

Seeing the two talking strangely, Bu Yuan hurriedly asked why, and Fang Guohuan told the story of Liu Yishan rescuing himself from the snow.When Bu Yuan heard this, he was surprised and said: "It turns out that Brother Fang is in trouble!" Liu Yishan said: "Although Mr. Fang is a man in trouble, he has read poetry and books and can write articles. What is even more unexpected is that he still The master of chess has suppressed all Zhu Yuanwai in Nancun." When Liu Yishan mentioned this matter, his face lit up with joy.After hearing this, Bu Yuan looked at the chessboard on the table, his eyes lit up suddenly, he quickly grabbed Fang Guohuan and said excitedly: "Brother Fang can play a good game of chess?" It's worthy of the usual situation."

When Bu Yuan heard about it, he was overjoyed and said, "Excellent!" After finishing speaking, he got up and pulled Fang Guohuan away.Liu Yishan hurriedly stopped him and said, "Why is Bu Zhuang so eager for something?" Bu Yuan said excitedly: "God gave me a good brother Fang, I want to take him back to win something in chess." Liu Yishan was surprised: "What can make Bu Zhuangshi's heart move? Liu has prepared wine and vegetables, It’s not too late to go after using it.” Bu Yuan shook his head and said, "Don't blame Mr. Liu, Bu is impatient and can't wait for a while, let's go and deal with this matter." Liu Yishan did not want to let Fang Guohuan go, and wanted to stop him.Fang Guohuan saw that Bu Yuan was so anxious that he seemed to have something important to do, so he said to Liu Yishan: "Mr. Liu, I'd better go with Brother Bu, maybe I can be of help." Seeing this, Liu Yishan had no choice but to respond : "Forget it, Mr. Fang will come back as soon as he goes, don't let people miss you."

After Bu Yuan bowed his hands to thank him, he pulled Fang Guohuan back and left.Fang Guohuan waved goodbye to Liu Yishan, and Liu Yishan had no choice but to send the two of them out. After leaving Liujiazhuang, Bu Yuan happily said: "Your brother, come with me now, don't turn back." Fang Guohuan seemed puzzled, shook his head and said, "Mr. Liu is kind to me, how can he leave so lightly?" , it would be disrespectful." Bu Yuandao: "My virtuous brother is a man in need, how can he stay in Liu's house for a long time? Then Liu Yishan is kind, but his two sons have no virtue, so it is inconvenient to get along with them for a long time." Fang Guohuan was speechless when he heard this. .Bu Yuan comforted him and said: "Your brother has both courage and chess skills. If you follow me in the future, you will definitely not be short of food and drink. When I saw you yesterday, I felt that you and I have similar temperaments. In the hall, Bu did not dare to leave without authorization, otherwise, if he invites his virtuous brother to go to the world, his life will not be in vain." Then, Bu Yuan asked about Fang Guohuan's life experience, and after listening to Fang Guohuan's account, I am amazed.Fang Guohuan naturally likes someone who knows Bu Yuan's passion.