Chapter 59 How could I cheat?

After a while, Ji Chen followed Xia Zhonggeng to the door of his home.

During the conversation along the way, Ji Chen also confirmed the other party's identity, and it was indeed the Guangdong chess master Xia Zhonggeng.

When he arrived at the gate, Xia Zhonggeng took out the gate electronic card from his pocket, it made a "beep" sound at the sensor, and he reached out and pushed open the door in front of him.

"Actually, I still prefer the old wooden door, but it's broken down due to age. My eldest grandson directly replaced it with this kind of door for me, saying it's safer and more burglar-proof."

"What could possibly be in this old yard of mine that people would miss?"

As Xia Zhonggeng spoke, he led Ji Chen into the house.

When Ji Chen walked in and saw the scene in the yard, he was obviously stunned.

This is a small Chinese-style courtyard, paved with quaint Chinese-style patterned tiles, and equipped with ancient water-crossing facilities and stepping stones, close to nature. The wooden architectural facilities of the entire building are simple and quaint.

The entrance door is made into a landscape wall to increase privacy and make the visual more charming.

There is a tea drinking and sitting area, which is comfortable and leisurely, and a leisure pavilion, which is elegant and refined.

The rockery and water pond, combined with the plant and flower beds, are lively and comfortable.

The whole courtyard is full of vitality, like a small world with its own unique charm.

I have to admit that Ji Chen, who has an old soul, was instantly attracted by this simple Chinese courtyard.

In fact, compared to those commercial houses in big cities, owning a small courtyard like this will definitely make you live more comfortably and casually.

"Mr. Xia, your courtyard is really nice."

Ji Chen followed behind Xia Zhonggeng and couldn't help but sigh.

The latter smiled and said, "I thought you young people all liked tall buildings."

Xia Zhonggeng glanced around the yard as he spoke, then paused for a moment before smiling, "It seems my little granddaughter has come over to clean up for me. But she must have gone out now, otherwise she would have come out to greet me the moment I entered the house."

After hearing what Xia Zhonggeng said, Ji Chen looked into the yard and asked, "Isn't there usually anyone living here?"

Xia Zhonggeng led Ji Chen to the tea area, and said with a somewhat resentful look on his face, "No, my wife is busy taking care of our grandson in the capital right now!"

"My son, daughter, and grandchildren are all very busy and usually don't have much time."

As Xia Zhonggeng spoke, he took Ji Chen to the tea pavilion in the yard, motioned him to sit down, and began to make tea.

The tea sets and other items have been cleaned thoroughly and are spotless.

In fact, he also wanted to ask Ji Chen if he had time in the future to come over and sit with him more often and play chess with him.

But then I thought again, there is no other relationship between me and him, so such a request is definitely unreasonable.

Thinking of this, Xia Zhonggeng looked at Ji Chen while making tea and said, "Xiao Ji, have you decided to buy the factory building of Jiaxin Garment Factory?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Chen nodded immediately and said, "Well, as long as the price is within my affordability, I would like to take it over as soon as possible."

Xia Zhonggeng smiled meaningfully when he heard Ji Chen's words and said, "Are you really just going to take over and make clothes? If you're just going to make clothes, why don't you just rent from me?"

The more Xia Zhonggeng got along with Ji Chen, the more he felt that this boy was not as simple as he seemed.

After all, the land in Xike Village is notoriously of no investment value.

This kid actually wanted to spend a huge amount of money to buy a factory for him. No normal person would do such a thing.

And most importantly, before he came here yesterday, he heard his son mention some things about the future policies of Xike Village.

Facing Xia Zhonggeng's sharp question, Ji Chen pondered for a moment before smiling and saying, "To be honest, Mr. Xia, I want to buy your factory. I also want to take a risk and invest. Maybe the price here will go up in a year or two."

After all, the person sitting opposite him was also a meticulous chess master. Even if Ji Chen wanted to use other excuses to deceive him, he would most likely be seen through at a glance.

Sure enough, when Xia Zhonggeng heard Ji Chen's words, he was not surprised at all. He even smiled indifferently and handed Ji Chen a cup of tea.

When Ji Chen saw the tea being handed over, he quickly stood up and took it. "Thank you, Mr. Xia."

Xia Zhonggeng looked at the polite young man opposite him and felt even more appreciative. He then smiled and said to Ji Chen,

"Since you're so sincere about buying my factory, Xiao Ji, and I'm too lazy to take care of it, I can sell it to you. Regardless of what happens in the future, we'll settle the price based on the housing prices in Xike Village. However..."

Ji Chen looked at Mr. Xia, who was about to speak but hesitated, and said, "Mr. Xia, you can put forward any conditions."

Xia Zhonggeng looked at the young man in front of him and continued, "But you have to take me as your master and become my apprentice."

Although Xia Zhonggeng was defeated by Ji Chen today, he is still a chess master of Nanyue. If he wants to train Ji Chen in this field, he should take this kid under his wing.

In this way, there will be a relationship of apprenticeship, and we can move around more often in the future, so that the chess world, which is in a period of transition, will have successors.

Be his apprentice?

When Ji Chen heard Xia Zhonggeng's request, he found it a little unbelievable.

He thought that Mr. Xia would ask him for some benefits, but he didn't expect that he would just want to be his disciple?

After all, the opponent is the great chess master of Nanyue, the chess master who is unrivaled in China.

He actually asked me to take him in as his apprentice...

After a pause, Ji Chen looked at Xia Zhonggeng and said seriously, "Mr. Xia, are you serious?"

The latter remained noncommittal, “I never joke.”

Ji Chen looked at Xia Zhonggeng's serious expression, thought for a moment, and said with embarrassment, "It is my honor to be your apprentice, but I may be very busy and unable to concentrate on this matter."

After all, he has to focus on making money, and he really can't spend too much time on chess or something like that.

"With your talent, you don't need to spend too much time on this. If you agree, we can set a time every week for you to come over and sit with me and study."

Xia Zhonggeng is now determined to accept Ji Chen as his disciple.

He believed that as long as he put a little effort into training, in the near future, this child's name would be known throughout the chess world!

Ji Chen looked at Mr. Xia, who had a serious face opposite him, and after pondering for a moment, he made a decision in his heart.

Anyway, he and the old man got along quite well. After becoming his disciple, he would visit him more often, just as if he had an elder with whom he could talk.

As for the acquisition of the factory, Ji Chen would not take advantage of him and would definitely acquire it at a price higher than that of Xike Village.

Thinking of this, Ji Chen stood up, picked up the teapot on the table, picked up the teacup, poured a cup of tea, walked to Xia Zhonggeng, leaned over, and handed the tea with both hands, "Then I hope Master will take good care of me from now on."

When Xia Zhonggeng saw Ji Chen agreed, he smiled from ear to ear. He quickly took the teacup in front of him and said with a smile, "Don't cheat, kid. From now on, you are my apprentice, Xia Zhonggeng!"

"I will never cheat!"

He bought a factory and got a cheap worker, how could he cheat?