Everyone's life trajectory is completely different, just like their destiny.
This is even more evident when night comes.
In the garden of the Zhao family villa, Zhao Jianting and Zhao Kuanming sat opposite each other on both sides of the stone table.
There is a remnant chess game on the stone table. The red chess piece only has a cannon, a single soldier, and two river-crossing pawns, while the black side has a rook and a knight.
Seeing his cannon being trampled to death by the dark horse, Zhao Jianting gathered the chess pieces on the table, shook his head and said: "Hey, ginger is still hotter!
Can't beat you! "
Zhao Kuanming had a smile on his face, flipping the chess pieces with one hand and saying, "Will you carry it to the end?"
Zhao Jianting curled his lips: "There is no chance of winning at all, what's the point of carrying it?"
"What about another round?"
"Okay! I'll go first this time."
The two began to rearrange the plates. Halfway through, Zhao Kuanming said, "The reply came down from above? What are you going to do?"
"No matter how you look at it, I don't know what you are talking about."
Zhao Kuanming glared: "Are you still trying to show off to me? You really thought I wouldn't dare to whip you with a belt."
When the word 'belt' was mentioned, Zhao Jianting immediately shrugged. The old man believed in education with sticks. They were beaten a lot when they were young, and this left a shadow in their hearts.
He quickly grabbed a handful of chess pieces and compared them, saying, "Hey, don't you dare!
Isn't it because I was all focused on chess and couldn't understand what you meant for a while? "
Zhao Kuanming didn't make a sound, just stared at him quietly.
Zhao Jianting couldn't stand the intimidation in his eyes and reluctantly raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.
“Okay, okay, I said yes.
Based on the above, I have prepared two sets of cooperation plans.
One will benefit the country, and the other will benefit both the country and Li Xiucheng. I will call him tomorrow to talk about this matter. I think as long as he is in his right mind, he should know how to choose. "
While speaking, Zhao Jianting kept staring at Zhao Kuanming, trying to get some clues from his face. However, the words "old cunning and cunning" were not in vain.
Zhao Kuanming's expression was as calm as a pool of stagnant water from beginning to end, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
Finally, Zhao Jianting asked tentatively: "Dad? What do you think?"
"Why should I think so?" Zhao Kuanming raised his eyelids and said calmly.
Zhao Jianting said with a smile, "Of course I have to ask you. You are the head of the family. You must make the decision on such an important matter!"
Zhao Kuanming glanced at him sideways: "What? Are you trying to criticize me? After my last birthday, I agreed that you would be in charge of this house!"
I do think so!
But you are clearly greedy for power and won’t let go!
Otherwise, how could Xue Yao's matter be so difficult?
Zhao Jianting was complaining in his heart, but he didn't really want to take power. Moreover, he knew very well that with his current position and ability, he was not enough to shoulder the burden of the family.
He still needs the old man to endorse him!
And although the old man's words are still very annoying now, he is much gentler than before.
Otherwise, he wouldn't come back to accompany her every time he takes a vacation!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Why are you sighing?" Zhao Kuanming reprimanded. People of his generation who have gone through mountains and seas of fire have never known what it means to admit defeat, let alone sighing.
Zhao Jianting hesitated for a moment and then said: "Hongyi hasn't been back for a long time!"
Although Zhao Hongyi worked in Shanghai in the past, he would always take two days every month to go back to the capital to see his old father. Even if he couldn't spare time, he would ask his wife Yang Juan to come and see him.
But since the incident with Xue Yao, this second brother has only come back once. So he came here to deal with the group's affairs and stopped by to take a look at them.
It can be seen that even if Hongyi said it was nothing, the knot in his heart was still quite big, otherwise he would not have treated the old man like this.
When Zhao Kuanming heard this, his eyes instantly glazed over, and the hand he was about to play with the chess pieces froze in mid-air.
However, it only took a moment for him to quickly put aside these minor gaffes.
He put down the chess piece as if nothing had happened and said, "It's rare to see him come back. I'm thankful that he can manage the group well without asking anyone."
"Can you guys stop being so stubborn?
Father, son, and granddaughter are the closest people to each other. Is there anything that cannot be discussed openly?
Can't we tolerate each other? Do you have to act like an enemy? "
Now that he has started talking, Zhao Jianting has no intention of stopping. In the past, it was not good for a large family to lively and affectionate. Why does it have to be like this now where everyone is like strangers?
Today he had to have a good argument with the old man about this matter. It was best to resolve the conflict and return to the previous state at home.
After saying that, he no longer planned to play chess. He stretched out his hands to push the almost arranged chess pieces to the middle, then covered the chess pieces with both hands, and then looked up at Zhao Kuanming motionlessly, wanting to wait for his explanation.
Zhao Kuanming didn't move, just looked at Zhao Jianting, and Zhao Jianting also stared at Zhao Kuanming without flinching!
For a moment, it seemed as if swords flew out of their eyes and stabbed each other. It was up to them to see who could break through the defense first!
However, neither of them were ordinary people, and their determination was far beyond ordinary people. Several minutes passed and they still didn't say a word.
Zhao Jianting felt that continuing this stalemate was not an option. He took back his hand and then advised: "Dad, Xiaojuan's birthday is coming next month. How about we go to Xiangjiang to see them?"
"impossible!"
After the conversation started, Zhao Kuanming couldn't pretend to be deaf and dumb, and said with a solemn expression: "You just said, if you still can't bear the burden of the family, then don't be distracted.
Put all your attention on your responsibilities. I have my own arrangements for Xueyao, so you don’t need to worry about it! "
Zhao Jianting still refused to give up: "But the current situation is that our home no longer feels like a home, so how will you arrange it?"
Zhao Kuanming became impatient and scolded: "Have you beaten me in chess just now? Do you think you can think longer and more comprehensively than me?"
"These are two completely different things! Feelings cannot be simply measured by right and wrong, and children are even more innocent. You can't..."
Bang~
"alright!"
Amidst the loud shouts, Zhao Kuanming stood up suddenly, and with a flick of his hand, he smashed the chess piece in his hand onto the sandalwood chessboard, making a loud noise. This sound spread far and wide in the silent night sky!
Zhao Jianting was also startled by the old man's sudden outburst. Thinking of the old man's majesty in the past, he suddenly did not dare to say anything.
There was another moment of silence, and Zhao Kuanming let out a long breath, calming down the tightness in his chest, and his expression returned to calmness, as if the violent scene just now did not happen to him.
He said calmly: "It's getting late. If you have to do things tomorrow, go and rest early!"
After saying that, he walked towards the house with his hands behind his back.
Looking at his father walking slowly, Zhao Jianting suddenly noticed that the old man's back was a little bent!
