Chapter 28

Mr. Kong continued to expound on his chess theory.

The knight moves in an L-shape, always striking from unexpected and hard-to-guard spots. One moment of carelessness and you're done for, and it moves fast. This is much like a treacherous person who undermines you, whether it's a powerful rook or a well-protected general, they can hardly resist the knight. The way to deal with such people is to break their legs.

The cannon likes to attack from a distance, its weakness being that it can't directly eliminate the enemy. However, if it has a solid base, it becomes unpredictable. What does this remind you of? Girls' best friends! You can ignore a best friend's direct attack, but if the best friend has a girl you like as a base, it becomes unstoppable. A little bit of gossip or a few tricks, and you'll be in trouble.

As for the rook, it moves with great power and range, but its sharpness makes people wary, making it harder to succeed. This is like some young men who think they are so good-looking and rich that girls will come and go at their command. In reality, girls stay far away from them.

Liu Meng was truly impressed. To draw such insights from chess to matters of love and relationships was truly profound. He said, "Listening to Mr. Kong is better than reading ten years of books."

Mr. Kong smiled and said, "This is just something I do when I'm tired of studying mathematics. I browse the school BBS and read students' love stories. I often post there under the ID 'Old Scholar.' You can follow and read for leisure."

"I didn't expect that Mr. Kong, who delves deep into mathematics, would also have such a clear understanding of relationships," Liu Meng said, but he immediately regretted it, thinking that Mr. Kong, who was still single, might feel mocked.

Mr. Kong laughed heartily, "You young man, how clear am I? I'm still single."

Liu Meng smiled awkwardly.

After a sip of tea, Mr. Kong fell into a reverie and said slowly, "When I was young, I was buried in my studies, thinking that dating and dining with girls was a waste of time and often led to arguments, which affected my mood. I also heard married elders complain about how family life consumed their time, with daily chores and trivialities, making it very dull."

"What do you think now, Mr. Kong?" Liu Meng blurted out, eager to hear the respected elder's current views on relationships.

"Life is short, a mere few decades. There's no need to force or be bound by formality in matters of the heart. It's about the feelings, not the form," Mr. Kong said.

Liu Meng listened, half understanding, half not.

Often, those who remain single for a long time have a clearer view of relationships, much like how the art of love is often written by monks and Taoists. Once experienced, one sees the truth.

The visit ended, and it was already late. Mr. Kong repeatedly urged the three to come over whenever they had time. Zheng Wen and Gu Pan thought that next time, they would come after eating.

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The long holiday finally began. Liu Meng booked a hotel near Central Street in advance. Fortunately, he booked early, or there might not have been any rooms left. Even so, only one small suite remained.

The room was spacious, with a double bed and a small living room. The price was 240 yuan per day.

It was a bit expensive, but there was no choice. He had asked several places, and they were all fully booked.

Around seven in the evening, Liu Meng arrived at the train station in Ice City, waiting for Cheng Fei and her best friend, Min Ran.

Cheng Fei and Min Ran were extremely excited as soon as they got off the train, chattering non-stop. Cheng Fei searched the crowd for a slightly short figure and spotted him immediately. In the crowd, his presence was quite noticeable.

Seeing Cheng Fei again, he was very happy. Liu Meng was delighted and a bit emotional, but he was so focused on her that he almost ignored Min Ran.

"Fei Fei, you said he wasn't your boyfriend, but look at that guy, his eyes are glued to you," Min Ran teased, her voice loud enough for Liu Meng to hear clearly. He smiled awkwardly.

Cheng Fei was even more embarrassed, giving Liu Meng a glare, thinking, "Does this guy really miss me that much?"

How could he let Cheng Fei, his senior, be embarrassed? He needed to show some manly courage.

Liu Meng walked over to help them with their luggage. They didn't have much, just a backpack each and a small suitcase. He said, "Sister Cheng Fei, why didn't you introduce me to this beautiful lady? I was stunned by her beauty and really want to get to know her."

Cheng Fei slowly regained her composure and said, "Oh, you've already talked on the phone, haven't you? Isn't she beautiful? You're captivated, aren't you? This beautiful lady is my roommate and best friend. Call her Sister Min."

Liu Meng didn't dare to be impolite and called out loudly, "Hello, Sister Min, it's great to finally meet you in person. You're even more beautiful than I imagined."

The two of them were like a comedy duo, and Min Ran couldn't help but be flattered.

"Good boy, you're quite polite. What did you imagine I looked like? Did Cheng Fei make me sound like a monster?" Min Ran laughed happily.

"Stop it, it's not my fault! You two chat, I'll rest a bit," Cheng Fei said, pretending to walk away.

Min Ran immediately tickled her, and they laughed and played together.

Taking this opportunity, Liu Meng took a closer look at Min Ran. She was about the same height as Cheng Fei, with long hair that reached her shoulders. She was quite curvy, with a round, radiant face, bright and expressive phoenix eyes, a high nose, and full, inviting lips.

Her eyes sparkled with intelligence, making a deep impression. She was clearly a very wise and rational woman.

Her figure was very curvy, with a full bust. She wore a light pink jacket over a tight, strapless top, which was quite full and seemed ready to burst out. Her lower body was clad in a black short skirt, hugging her curvy hips.

She was well-endowed both top and bottom, with a slender waist, creating a very noticeable curve.

The two of them standing together drew many admiring glances.

Each had their own beauty, like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each unique.

Cheng Fei always gave a warm and friendly feeling, making one feel comfortable. Her laughter was always cheerful.

Liu Meng was lost in thought when he heard Min Ran laugh and say, "Little Meng, Sister is here to be your super third wheel, ruining your romantic time. You won't blame me, will you?"

It seemed that the two had been evenly matched in their banter, and Min Ran was now using Liu Meng to gain the upper hand.

"Stop it," Cheng Fei's face turned red, "He's my junior."

"What junior? Don't lie to me, I think he's your boyfriend."

Hearing this, Cheng Fei became anxious, "Really, don't say that. Liu Meng is just a freshman, and he's from my hometown."

Seeing her genuinely upset and Liu Meng's young appearance, Min Ran believed her. She had been suspicious, but coming along for the fun, she felt a bit embarrassed, so she teased and played around.

She quickly returned to her playful nature.

Min Ran linked her arm with Liu Meng's and said loudly, "If he's not your boyfriend, I'll take him first. How about it, Little Meng? Be my boyfriend, Sister Fei doesn't want you, but I do."

Min Ran's full bust pressed against Liu Meng, making him feel quite awkward. The softness was truly unique.

Seeing her so bold, Liu Meng felt a bit uncomfortable, as if he was being treated like a plaything.

Even with Liu Meng's experience, he was at a loss for words.

"Stop it, Min Ran, he's still a kid," Cheng Fei pouted.

"What kid? He's a big guy. I love old bulls eating young grass," Min Ran continued, speaking without a filter.

They were used to teasing each other, and neither gave in, chattering back and forth.

"Let's go to the hotel, put our things away, and get something to eat," Liu Meng interrupted, feeling helpless.

On the way, Min Ran persisted, "I knew you had someone at home. I didn't expect him to be such a handsome guy. You must have known him for a long time and didn't dare to say, right? Little Meng, you're a good boy, tell Sister the truth."

Min Ran's跳跃性的思维, she must have thought of something else.

Seeing Cheng Fei's face turn red again, Liu Meng stepped in to help her, "Sister Ran, you're joking. There's nothing like that. I met Sister Cheng Fei on the train to school, and she was very kind to me. There's nothing more to it. With Sister Cheng Fei's qualities, she could find anyone. Why would she look at a silly guy like me?"

He teased her, "A beauty like you wouldn't look at someone like me either."

Cheng Fei laughed, "You naughty guy, stop talking nonsense. Did you hear that?"

"What, Little Meng, I would look at you," Min Ran said. Fortunately, Liu Meng was sitting in the front of the taxi, or she would have leaned in again. That fullness was quite overwhelming.

But joking with them, Liu Meng felt very happy. In this distant place, they made him feel very welcome.

At the hotel, Cheng Fei and Min Ran threw their bags, kicked off their shoes, and flopped onto the bed, exclaiming, "I'm so tired, I'm falling apart."

Liu Meng awkwardly watched the two beautiful women, sprawled out and disheveled. They clearly treated him like a little brother, with no sense of propriety.

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