Game within game: chess player

Under Horst's arrangement, Ye Fang and Lu Jiuge got the opportunity to enter the dinner party. They put on carefully prepared costumes, light makeup, and even wigs and contact lenses as planned, completely changing their appearance.

In front of the mirror, Ye Fang could hardly recognize himself. His heart beat faster, knowing that all this was to be able to see Yanyan.

The dinner was held in a luxurious hotel on the outskirts of the city. Different from the magnificent scene that Ye Fang expected, the lights of the entire banquet were dim, with only a few lights on the wall emitting a faint light.

Ye Fang and Lu Jiuge, led by Horst, passed through security checks and finally entered the banquet hall. Everyone wears a white cloak on the outside. On the back of the cloak is the symbol of Judaism, a hexagonal star composed of two equilateral triangles, which is professionally called the "Star of David".

Ye Fang asked Horst, "Old Huo, is this a masquerade party?"

Horst whispered, "There is a traditional Jewish prayer class before the banquet starts. Just follow it and don't talk." Ye Fang knew that Horst was a Jew before. After all, the upper class in the United States is either itself or not. They are Jews, or they are Judaism who joined later.

Soon there were over a hundred people gathered in the entire banquet hall. Judging from the size, there were both men and women. Everyone obeyed the rules. No one whispered to each other. Everyone stood in several columns devoutly and looked forward.

Ye Fang and Lu Jiuge also stood with the crowd, their positions were near the middle. Ye Fang was full of curiosity. He had never personally experienced Jewish prayer rituals. Although he knew something about it, there were always differences between what he saw with his own eyes and what was described in books.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall gradually became solemn and solemn, and the noise of the crowd was replaced by an indescribable tranquility.

Ye Fang felt a sacred atmosphere, and his heartbeat couldn't help but speed up a bit. At this time, an old man in a gorgeous robe slowly walked up to the podium in front of him. He wore a tall hat on his head and a golden breastplate with ancient Hebrew characters engraved on it. .

The old man's face was solemn, and his eyes revealed a profound wisdom. The host of the banquet introduced him as the high priest of Judaism, a highly respected figure in the Jewish community.

When the old man took off his cloak and recited scriptures, Ye Fang heard his voice and immediately recognized him. He was the masked old man who kidnapped his daughter that day. Ye Fang couldn't help but clenched his fist tightly. The fingertips were deeply embedded in the flesh due to the force, and they were faintly bleeding red.

Then the high priest, Old Mike, began to lead the chanting of scriptures. His voice was deep and powerful, echoing throughout the banquet hall. He was reciting a passage from the Hebrew Bible, one of the verses commonly used by Jews when praying on the Sabbath and holidays:

"Baruch atta Adonai, Elohhenu Meleh Haoram..."

(Translation: Blessed are you, my Lord, our God, King of the Universe...)

Although Ye Fang did not understand Hebrew, he could feel the power contained in those words. He had to admit that this old Mike's voice had a special charm that penetrated people's hearts and made people feel an irresistible feeling of admiration.

It's just that Ye Fang has no intention of reciting this kind of Judaism, and it is impossible to be brainwashed by this kind of scripture.

After the prayer class ended, the high priest, Old Mike, faced everyone and slowly told the story of the sufferings of the Jewish people in history and how they overcame difficulties with faith and unity. Finally, Old Mike solemnly introduced the Jewish holy woman, Rebecca, to everyone.

When the young girl wearing a pure white holy dress came up from the backstage, Ye Fang and Lu Jiuge's ears seemed to explode with a bang. They immediately recognized the girl on the stage as their long-missing daughter Yanyan.

Ye Fang finally knew that his trip to the United States was not in vain. He finally found his daughter Yanyan.

Rebecca, who appeared at the banquet as a saint, had no stage fright and was slim. Although she was only 13 years old this year, she looked about sixteen or seventeen. Ye Fang knew that his daughter had grown up again after not seeing him for several years and had completely changed. Became a big girl.

Ye Fang suppressed the idea of ​​rushing forward immediately and told Lu Jiuge to pay close attention to the surrounding situation and be ready to rescue Yanyan at any time.

Yanyan on the stage narrated a verse in Hebrew, and then everyone in the audience bowed and saluted her. Everyone paid tribute to her with the unique Jewish etiquette so devoutly that Ye Fang was in a trance. It felt like the girl in front of me seemed to be getting farther and farther away from the daughter in my memory.

After the prayers, the banquet began. Everyone took off their white cloaks and walked around the banquet hall. The gorgeous chandeliers exuded soft light, and the magnificent decoration looked noble and elegant.

Celebrities of all kinds shuttled around, and the sounds of conversation, laughter, and music intertwined together, forming a bustling scene. Ye Fang and Lu Jiuge stood in the corner holding wine glasses, their eyes scanning every corner from time to time, looking for Yanyan's figure.

Soon, Old Mike, who had changed into a suit, appeared in front of Rebecca accompanied by Rebecca. Behind them were two burly bodyguards wearing sunglasses. No one felt that they were special at all.

Everyone took the initiative to talk to him, but it was mostly Old Mike who dealt with the visitors, while Rebecca stood aside with an indifferent expression and smiled, occasionally her eyes wandered, as if she was looking for something.

Ye Fang's heart was beating wildly. He knew that this was the critical moment for him to recognize his daughter. He must remain calm and not let anyone notice his relationship with Rebecca. He took a deep breath, adjusted his suit, and then slowly walked towards Rebecca.

Lu Jiuge followed closely behind, his eyes sharp, always alert to the movements around him. Ye Fang walked up to Rebecca, bowed slightly, and said in fluent English: "Dear saint, it is a real honor to talk to you."

Then Ye Fang winked slightly at Rebecca, which was his secret code for secretly moving with his daughter Yanyan when he was a child.

This subtle movement immediately made Rebecca's eyes flash with complicated emotions, and she understood that the man opposite was her father Ye Fang. She almost shouted excitedly. At this time, she had no time to think about why her father suddenly appeared here, because old Mike not far away was looking at her from the corner of his eye intentionally or unintentionally. She had to End the conversation as soon as possible, otherwise it will arouse Old Mike's suspicion.

Rebecca smiled slightly, a familiar tenderness flashed in her eyes, but she quickly returned to the dignity of a saint: "Sir, that's too much. I'm just trying my best to convey God's will."

Ye Fang's heart tightened as he heard the hint in his daughter's words. He responded softly: "I believe that God's will is always revealed in the most mysterious way."

Rebecca nodded, and then in a moment of eye contact, she nodded slightly in the direction of the stairs. Ye Fang understood that this was his daughter's signal to let him go to the lounge on the second floor. He did not act immediately, but quietly left Rebecca's range, communicating with other guests at the banquet, waiting for the right moment.

After a while, Ye Fang noticed that the bodyguards' attention was attracted by a guest who suddenly fainted. He knew this was an opportunity, so he winked at Lu Jiuge. The two walked quickly but unobtrusively through the crowd and arrived quietly at the lounge on the second floor.

What surprised Ye Fang was that there were no bodyguards on duty outside the lounge. He asked Lu Jiuge to watch from the stairs while he went straight to the lounge.

Ye Fang gently opened the door and saw his daughter Yanyan already waiting inside. Their eyes met silently, and the father and daughter finally reunited in this strange place.

"Dad." Rebecca's voice was low, with a hint of choking, and she threw herself directly into Ye Fang's arms.

Ye Fang hugged his daughter tightly: "Yanyan, just be okay, just be okay."

They didn't have much time for emotional communication. The bodyguard would be back soon, and Yanyan quickly told Ye Fang about her situation in the past two years. Her current identity is that of a Jewish saint. Although she is under strict surveillance, she has slowly established a certain status and influence within the organization.

She believes that if she stays here, she will be able to better help Ye Fang, such as collecting intelligence and influencing organizational decisions.

"Dad, I want to tell you that your daughter has grown up, and I have to learn to share the pressure for you. When you go back to Beijing, tell your brother and Nan Yi's mother that I miss them." Yanyan forced herself to hold back her emotions. She didn't want to let her tears flow down. The old Mike next to her was an old fox, and he would show his flaws if he wasn't careful.

After hearing this, Ye Fang felt mixed emotions in his heart. He was worried about his daughter's safety, but he also knew that Yanyan was no longer the little girl who needed his protection. She has grown into a capable and intelligent young woman. After much thought, Ye Fang finally agreed with his daughter's decision.

"Okay, I believe you, Yanyan. But you must always be careful and never forget that your safety is the most important thing." Ye Fangyu said seriously.

Rebecca nodded, her eyes firm: "I will, Dad. I have learned how to survive in this complicated world."

They exchanged some necessary information and contact information, and then Ye Fang quickly left the lounge and returned to the banquet. Their actions did not attract anyone's attention.

As soon as Ye Fang left, Old Mike knocked on the door of the lounge with his bodyguards.

Rebecca hid her emotions very well, and Old Mike asked calmly, "What, are you tired?"

"It's nerve-wracking to deal with those businessmen." Rebecca said impatiently.

Old Mike seemed very satisfied with Rebecca's reaction and said with a smile, "You are a saint from above. You don't need to empathize with these lower-level believers. You are their faith, the God in their minds, and they are the ones who carry forward our Judaism." The basics. You just need to stay true to yourself, I will take care of the rest, and you can have a good rest."

Old Mike glanced around the lounge and said to the bodyguard, "Protect the saint, and don't allow anyone to come and disturb the saint's rest."

"Yes." The bodyguard agreed and exited the lounge.

Rebecca let out a long breath and sighed that it was so dangerous. But being able to connect with her father made it all worth it. Rebecca knew that from now on she would no longer be afraid, because she knew her father was not far away watching over her.

Returning to the banquet, Ye Fang felt that he was much more energetic. After learning about Yanyan's recent situation, the knot that had accumulated in Ye Fang's heart was finally resolved. Although Lu Jiuge on the side didn't know what Ye Fang and Yanyan were talking about, he was sincerely happy when he saw the change in Ye Fang's condition.

"Jiu Ge, this old Mike is the high priest of Judaism and has a distinguished status. This man is cunning and cunning. We must find a way to get rid of him." Ye Fang said in a low voice.

Lu Jiuge replied seriously, "It's not difficult to kill him here. What's difficult is that you can't escape. More than half of the senior officials in the United States are gathered here, and the President of the United States is here."

Ye Fang nodded and said slowly, "Of course not here, we must find a suitable opportunity." At this time, Ye Fang couldn't help but reveal a hint of murderous intent in his eyes as he looked at Old Mike who was slowly walking down from the second floor.

At this moment, old Mike, who had a leisurely look on his face, seemed to sense something and immediately turned his face towards the direction where Ye Fang was standing. Ye Fang lowered his head subconsciously and pretended to chat with Lu Jiuge beside him. He did not expect that this Jewish high priest could sense murderous intent. He was indeed not an ordinary bad old man.

Old Mike's sixth sense was extremely sharp, and his intuition told him that someone had been deeply hostile to him just now, and even had the urge to kill him.

This feeling was fleeting, but Old Mike was uneasy. His ability to survive in a complex environment for so many years was definitely not due to luck. He immediately called a waiter over and whispered a few words. The waiter nodded and left. At this time, Old Mike's eyes kept scanning the crowd, as if he was looking for something.

Ye Fang was always watching Old Mike's every move from the corner of his eyes. Seeing him calling the waiter, Ye Fang was a little confused, but then he realized what Old Mike was calling the waiter for.

He's asking for the guest list for tonight's party!

Thinking of this, Ye Fang's heart immediately sank, because he and Lu Jiuge were suddenly brought by Horst, and he didn't know whether he was on the list of personnel. Once he suddenly appears on the personnel list, Old Mike can easily target him. If he is targeted by this old fox, it will be difficult for him to escape.

The expression on Ye Fang's face changed several times. The best way now was to leave the banquet immediately, but at this time, Ye Fang had noticed that Old Mike had ordered the bodyguards behind him to guard the door of the banquet hall.

If you want to leave, it’s impossible!

Ye Fang immediately realized that things were getting a little troublesome.

At this time, Old Mike had already received the personnel list sent by the waiter, and the crisis was approaching Ye Fang.