Staggered parallel to our existence

I don't know what to do.I can only wander the streets over and over again.Suddenly remembered Mr. Ogata who sent me home that night.Maybe Ogata-sensei knows something about Maria.

Get up and catch the subway to the home where Mr. Ogata lives.

Ogata is feeding tropical fish with a cigarette in one hand and feed in the other.Seeing that Xiaoliang was hurrying and panting, he probably knew what happened.

"Mr. Ogata, I know this is sudden! But," Ryo wiped the sweat off his forehead, "please help me! Maria vomited blood and passed out after the match with her father! I'm very worried!"

"Since when did Xiaoliang become interested in things other than Go?" Ogata put away the feed, took a puff of cigarette, "I know where Red Maria is, but you follow me, don't mess around."

Liang was overjoyed, "As long as I can see Maria, I will obey Teacher Ogata's arrangement!"

"Then let's go."

The red sports car drove around the Shinjuku Expressway for more than an hour, and finally arrived at the destination of the trip.

Luxurious single-family villas, large open-air swimming pools, and fountain-style garden pavilions greeted my eyes. Liang was a little dazed, thinking that he had gone the wrong way, "Is this Maria's home?"

"Maybe." The courtyard gate was unlocked, Ogata and Ryo walked in, stood outside the villa door and rang the doorbell.

"Who is it?" A female voice came from the doorbell phone.

"It's me, Ogata Seiji."

After a while, the door opened, "How could it be you?!" Rujia who came out to open the door saw that Ryo Taya was there, and her face suddenly became gloomy.

"Please forgive us for coming uninvited. Ruka." Ogata smiled apologetically.

"Since you're here, let's come in. Our Hong family doesn't drive guests out like Taya's." Ru Jia snorted softly, as if she was saying it to Liang on purpose.

Liang also made no rebuttal, and followed into the door.

In the reception hall, there are red carpets and golden sofas, as well as high-hanging murals.Sitting obliquely next to the huge tempered glass coffee table was a petite, silver-haired girl with a haggard face.

"Maria! Are you okay?" Liang was surprised and happy when he saw Maria. He didn't know how to organize his words, so he ran to hug her frail body.Her body was cold, her complexion was still bloodless, and her delicate and haggard face was pitiful, "I'm sorry, Maria! I should have stopped the match between you and your father! It's all my fault for hurting you so badly!"

"It's okay, it's really great to see Teacher Xiaoliang again." The voice was weak, softer and softer than before, and the smile on his face was much weaker than before.

"Master Maria, you need to protect your body more." Ogata stepped forward and bowed in greeting.

"I don't know how your father is?" Maria supported her body and sat down.

"Everything depends on Maria-sama's arrangements. After my father took over the Hong's branch, it has flourished. The entire cultural and sporting goods manufacturing industry in Japan also depends on Maria-sama's brilliance."

"You are still so humble. I was just born at a good time, and I have a powerful family to support me in the backstage. The key still depends on your performance."

"Maria, Mr. Ogata, what are you talking about?" Liang listened in confusion.

"I'm sorry I've kept you from you for so long, Xiaoliang." Ogata pushed his glasses, "I didn't mention it in front of you only because your father, Teacher Xingyang, didn't like Mrs. Maria. Mrs. Maria is Heisei The orthodox heir of the Hongshi Group in the era. The Hongshi Group controls the development and manufacture of the entire Japanese cultural and sporting goods, which can be said to be an important part of the national economy. My father also bought shares in the Hongshi Group two years ago."

"But father, why did he reject Maria?" Liang was puzzled.

"Before Mr. Xiao Liang became a professional chess player, Mrs. Maria came to see Mr. Xingyang in private. As a new old mahogany go table launched by the Hongshi Group in the face of the entire Asian cultural goods circle, she wanted it to be used as a chess board. Mr. Xingyang, a first-class master in China, endorsed it. Firstly, it can increase the sales of the old mahogany Go table. Second, it can make Mr. Xingyang’s name popular in the Asian circle. Regrettably, Mr. Xingyang directly refused. this sort of thing."

Ogata fell into the memories of the past, "Mr. Xingyang's strong self-esteem makes people a little scared. He said that his reputation only needs to be proved by Go, and there is no need to use advertisements to package it. From then on, as long as it is sent by Maria-sama Brokers would be turned down, and they would even think they were tarnishing their reputation in the Go world."

"Mr. Xiao Liang should know what happened later, why is Mr. Xingyang so opposed to you mixing with Lord Maria."

"I just wanted to try my luck. If I can't get the right to speak from your father, I should start with Mr. Xiaoliang. After all, it will not be a few years before Mr. Xiaoliang will be the new backbone of the Go world. Our discussion on Go There are many more products." Maria stretched out her hand and lightly stroked the neat bangs on Xiaoliang's forehead, "Hearing this, does Teacher Xiaoliang think I'm mean?"

Liang's eyes were a little distracted, and his words sounded like he had just woken up from a dream, "If it's Maria's request, I can accept it."

"However, your father is very opposed to it. I can't do something to embarrass Teacher Xiaoliang." Maria stood up, "I'm tired after talking for so long, go to my garden for a cup of afternoon tea , and there is one more thing to ask Mr. Ogata."

fourteen

The breeze is warm and the sun is green and the grass is blooming.

In the courtyard, rattan tables and rattan chairs.

Rujia brought Sri Lankan black tea and fruit mousse cake, and the warm air was filled with the aroma of tea and a hint of sweetness.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Lady Maria."

"Thanks for the hospitality, Maria."

"Rujia, take a set of chessboard and chess pieces from the chess room and put them outside." Maria slowly drank the black tea, her limp body seemed to gain some strength gradually, "I want to repeat the chess game with Taya plate."

"What, you still want to replay?" Liang stood up to stop, "This is absolutely not allowed! I can't let you get hurt again!"

"It's okay, I've already confessed to Teacher Xiaoliang what needs to be explained clearly, and my heart is not as heavy as before." Maria hooked Liang slightly with her hand and motioned Liang to sit down. Teacher Liang didn't blame me, I'm really happy."

"How could I blame you? I said that as long as it is Maria's request, I will accept it."

"My request is to review the game with me, right now." Maria smiled with gentle eyes.

"I remember every move of the black chess I made very firmly. I can feel the overwhelming momentum of the white chess as long as I take one move, but now I am not afraid at all." Liang saw the end from the beginning, I was also deeply impressed by every move my father made. It was the first time I saw such ruthlessness in my life, and it was shocking.

Maria holds the black, and the light holds the white, and the two replay the thrilling killing.

"Although it is said that each of you holds the chess piece and half of the replay, but for Maria, it is relatively rare to have such a level of replay ability after learning Go for half a month." Ogata smiled appreciatively, " I was also at your age when I entered Toyayuki Hiroshi’s school to learn Go, and now I am nearly 30 years old.”

"Father and Ogata-sensei are both my main Go teachers. My father is now a top player in the Japanese Go world with four titles. Ogata-sensei has now been promoted to a nine-dan professional player. Me and Ogata-sensei are both Today's achievements are due to the guidance of my father, and I am worried that with the strength of me and Ogata-sensei, it is still not enough to defeat my father."

"Mr. Xiaoliang's ambition is very strong. Have you always wanted to defeat your father? Replace him? Or be stronger." Maria rested her chin on her hands, her beautiful eyes sparkling, "That celebrity is already so powerful, If we can't fight, why do we still fight?"

"Starting from this game of chess that I failed miserably, Ogata, tell me in detail about that celebrity's technique and consistent chess style. If Teacher Xiaoliang has anything to add, he must tell it." Maria sighed slightly. , "Only when I figure out the celebrity's every move, can I react enough to save myself a way out."

"Seeing that you are so obsessed with Go, it's not just to enter the circle and find a few spokespersons." Ogata just wanted to light a cigarette, but the lighter was taken away by Rujia behind him.

"It smells like bamboo leaves, very refreshing." Ogata explained awkwardly.

"Looks like I'm going to install a no-smoking sign."

"I'm really sorry, Maria-sama," Ogata had no choice but to adjust his glasses, "Do you really want to enter the professional chess world?"

"I just want to prove it to that celebrity. He said that my talent is definitely not suitable for playing Go. The implication is to let me get out of the Go circle and never have anything to do with his son again!" The gentle and calm eyes instantly turned cold, and then smiled slightly at Liang, "I just can't let go of Teacher Xiaoliang."

Such a straightforward expression of heart, Liang also listened in a daze. Ever since he met this girl, he became in a daze for no reason.And sometimes giggle out, quite embarrassing.

After a while, Liang finally recovered, "You want to become a professional chess player because of me?"

"Well. Even if there is only a little bit of hope."

The three of them spent an afternoon studying the game between Toya Yukihiro and Red Maria.