Mark Of The Destiny

Readers were confused in the last chapter if the photograph given by the old man was of Suyin or Wang Shi thought about her. Well…. Wang Shi thought about her.

I won't say anything about the woman in the picture…. Anyway, he tore the photograph already.

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Black stone 59th move, 6th point vertically, 9th point horizontally.

Wang Nan smirked at his smart move, 'I've occupied the star points. There's no way this kid could defeat me.'

"I'm surprised you know how to play this! And I must say… you're a skillful player." Though Wang Nan doesn't like Honey (credit goes to his father's instigation), he was not stingy to praise Honey's skills.

Being a crazy 'Go' lover and a national champion, any other player who displays exceptional skill in this game of mind was worthy of his respect. Even if it's an enemy, he won't shy to learn and appreciate his skills.

Without a change in expression, Honey pressed a little white stone between his own little fingers and placed it on the board.

"What? How did…." shocked, he can't break through Honey's strong defense and found himself cornered, "How come I didn't notice I was surrounded from behind? When did you do that?"

"Be a man! Kow-tow!"

"First tell me how did you do that? What strategy did you use?" While looking at Honey's stones, he tried to decipher but failed. Just like chess, no one can cheat in a game of Go. So this was definitely a new strategy!

"All you did was attack, but I attacked and defended both. A king should always have an exit plan ready to leave if the situation turns unfavorable. This way, he could attack the enemy again, with a different strategy. Now, kow-tow."

"Leave a way out and take a step back if you find yourself trapped… and attack again! Woww….." Wang Nan stared down at the board. He was a better player without a doubt, but Honey was a strategist that gave him the upper hand. "Where did you learn it from? What else strategy do you have?"

"KOW-TOW!"

"Will you tell me after that?"

Honey frowned, "I won't repeat."

Wang Nan earnestly stood up and kow-tow thrice to the old housekeeper, shocking everyone in the house.

What just happened? Has this snobby master lost his mind?

Though it was not done sincerely, the housekeeper nodded seeing Wang Nan's pleading eyes. Bringing him to his knees was already more than enough.

"Now will you tell me everything?" like a kid expecting a reward, Wang Nan moved back to Honey's side. However, this little master was famous for his temper and coldness who would only speak to the person he wants. Everyone else may go to hell!

Elder Wang saw the scene unfold. "Did you see that? That's the reason I want the company to be passed onto Honey. Such a genius my little one is."

Wang Shi didn't reply, wondering from where Honey learned this trick. According to his knowledge, he learned this game from the butler of the house. But this thought process behind the game was definitely not butlers'.

Sigh…. He'd ask him later.

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At the dinner table, the atmosphere seemed harmonious, but everyone knows it was not. Wang Chuzhi's wife, daughter, and mother had returned….

"Bother Wang Shi," Tang Wenyi took the seat next to Wang Chuzhi. Though she doesn't want to be at the dinner table with them, she had to put up a facade in front of Elder Wang.

Wang Shi acknowledged her by a mere nod but gave a warm smile to his aunt, Sima Yong, who returned the gesture with a smile of her own. "Is everything fine at home, Shishi?"

"Yes. Thank you. How is the pain in your joints? Did you see the doctor I suggested?"

"En, I'm using the oil and medicine prescribed by him. It's much better now." Her gaze faltered between Honey and Wang Shi, and then at her own granddaughter next to her. "Yeping, won't you greet your uncle and brother,"

Young Yeping of just eight; first looked at her parents, then at her brother. Getting a zero response, she pursed her lips. "H-Hello,"

She does not despise Wang Shi and Honey like his parents and brother. But the petty girl was scared to bring their wrath on her and had always maintained a distance. As far as Honey was concerned, he was still irked because it was she who lured him into the storeroom last time.

At that time Wang Shi's phone rang. Instead of excusing himself, he answered it. "Tell me… okay… okay… yes, expel all four. Make sure they don't get admission in Imperial City. Find out the source of this rumor. I'm not going to leave anyone. Ask around the sports complex…. This instigator will receive the worse ever punishment."

"Cough… cough…" Wang Nan choked on food. Even Wang Chuzhi understood the hidden meaning behind the call and shared a worried glance with his wife.

Wang Shi passed his glass of water to Nan, acting indifferent. He patted Elder Wang's t.h.i.g.h beneath the table, noticing he was about to bash at Nan.

Though Sima Yong was oblivious, she could judge it was related to his son and grandson.

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After the dinner, Wang Shi was standing near the door while Honey received a bear hug from the elder.

"Keep coming, sweet child. I miss you."

"GG… You can always video call me."

Getting the opportunity Wang Nan sneaked and pulled Wang Shi's sleeve in secret, pleading him to come out for a moment.

"I'm sorry, uncle." Nan comes straight to the point. "It was me who spread the rumor and instigated those four boys. Can you please not get me expelled? I'm selected for the next interschool basketball championship and the Asian tournament of Go in Singapore. Your action will debar me from both the events."