Ke Xuezhuo's son-in-law

Chapter 560 Life is full of compromises

Yamato Masato's trembling hand put down the last weak chess piece, and the referee announced that the eighth game ended with Fujiwara Hoshikai's victory.

Seeing Yamato Masato who was about to withdraw, Fujiwara frowned slightly. He sensed something unusual in the game and wanted to talk to Yamato Masato, but was coldly refused, "Let's talk after the game." Yamato's voice was obviously tired and... Definitely.

Fujiwara was startled for a moment, then nodded and retreated.

After the game, he walked quickly to the lounge as if escaping, opened the bathroom door, and faced the mirror alone. Suddenly, he released all his inhibitions and shouted, his voice echoing in the empty bathroom. His eyes caught his confused mood in the mirror, and he began to feel deeply self-blame and shame.

"Why?" His voice echoed lowly in the bathroom, "Why do I always have to compromise?"

He thought about his past. His father never gave him and his mother the status they deserved, but he silently accepted it all. He remembered his mother's tearful eyes, his silent endurance, and the pain of being ignored.

"I can obviously ask for more." He said to himself in the mirror, his voice a little broken.

He recalled the day when his father divided the family property and his brothers complained, but he never fought for his share. He remembered that his father's friend patted him on the shoulder and said, "Come to Kyoto, the Chess Academy will be your new home." Like a desperate wanderer, he accepted the arrangement without saying a word.

Even in the chess academy, he was always compromising. The master preferred the junior brother who was younger and more talented than him. He could have resisted, but in the end he smiled and nodded, agreeing with the master's decision.

Now, facing the Ooka family's demands, he once again stood on the edge of compromise. He closed his eyes and imagined the moment when he was on the podium and brought glory to the chess academy. It was the glory he had dreamed of. However, all this seems to be in vain.

"How long do I have to compromise?" He whispered, his voice full of helplessness and anger, "I am a chess player, and the chessboard is my battlefield. I should not kneel here."

Yamato Masato's heart is full of struggles and contradictions. He is eager to prove himself and show his value on the chessboard, rather than always living in the shadow of others. But the heavy pressure of reality made him feel breathless. He didn't know if he had enough courage to break away from it all and pursue his own glorious future.

He patted the mirror hard, and the reflection in the mirror seemed to remind him that it was time to make a choice. Should you continue to wallow in compromise, or should you straighten your back and become a true chess player?

There was a little more than an hour left, and at the urging of the referee, the two chose sides to sit on.

After sitting down, their silent gazes met for a moment, and each could feel the other's determination. The referee announced the start of the game, and the atmosphere on the chessboard solidified instantly. Fujiwara Hoshikai landed the first piece steadily, and his opening seemed to be repeating the confidence and calmness of the previous games. Masato Yamato followed closely behind, his eyes sharper than before, and every move he made seemed firm and precise.

Both players displayed superb chess skills and every move they made was carefully considered. Fujiwara's flying cars shuttled flexibly, and his infantry was compact and orderly, forming the vanguard of the offensive. Yamato Masato was not to be outdone. His Kakugyuki and Ginjiang built a solid defense network and prepared for opportunities to counterattack.

The game entered the middle game, and the battle on the chessboard became increasingly fierce. Fujiwara Hoshiumi's Kakuyuki found an excellent attack position. His fingers gently touched the chess piece, and then quickly placed the piece, and the attack was about to start. Yamato Masato's pupils shrank slightly, he was clearly aware of the danger of the situation, and his gold generals and silver generals quickly adjusted their positions to deal with the coming storm.

The duel on the chessboard is like a tense battle between two masters. Every confrontation is full of collisions of tactics and wisdom. Each of Fujiwara's strategies attempts to break through Yamato Masato's defense, while Yamato Masato looks for opportunities to counterattack in the defense. Fujiwara's flying car and Yamato Masato's silver general staged a thrilling game on the chessboard.

When the situation reached a critical moment, Fujiwara Hoshikai launched a decisive offensive. His infantry broke through Yamato Masato's defense line and hit the critical point. Masato Yamato looked solemn, but he did not give up. His generals fought bravely, trying to find a glimmer of hope in the desperate situation.

With Masato Yamato's clever counterattack, the situation began to change subtly. His Kakuyuki successfully captured one of Fujiwara's important pieces, earning himself a precious breathing space. But Fujiwara Hoshikai didn't give him much time. His offensive was like turbulent waves, layer upon layer. Fujiwara Hoshikai's Keima cleverly jumped over Yamato Masato's defense line and landed in a threatening position. Yamato Masato's eyes flashed with surprise. He did not expect Fujiwara to use Keima to create a breakthrough. He quickly mobilized Jin Future to respond and tried to stabilize his layout.

However, Fujiwara Hoshikai's offensive did not stop. His fragrant chariots also joined the battle and became forward spears. His infantry was subsequently upgraded to Chengbu, increasing the intensity of the attack. Masato Yamato was under great pressure. His gold generals and silver generals were trying to protect the jade generals, while the infantry were trying to form a defensive line.

The duel between the two chess players is like an exquisite dance, with their pieces spinning, advancing, and retreating on the chessboard. Every little offense and defense can be the key to victory or defeat. Fujiwara Hoshikai's Dragon King and Ryoma became more powerful after he upgraded his speed and horns, while Yamato Masato relied on the solid defense built by his own gold generals and Narigin.

In the final stage, Yamato Masato's jade general was forced to move to the lower section of the chessboard, which was a dangerous position. Fujiwara Hoshikai's Dragon King and Ryoma began to put pressure on Yamato Masato's Tamaki. Their diagonal and straight-line attacks made Yamato Masato's defense more difficult.

Yamato Masato faced a fierce offensive from Fujiwara Hoshikai, and his jade general was forced to the edge of the chessboard, in a desperate situation of being defeated.

Facing the dual threats of Fujiwara's Dragon King and Ryoma, Masato Yamato quickly adjusted his strategy. There was a trace of determination in his eyes, and the golden general in his hand moved steadily to a key point, building the final line of defense for the jade general. Then, his silver general took a clever diagonal step, not only blocking Fujiwara Ryoma's diagonal attack, but also leaving room for his own counterattack.

Although Fujiwara Hoshikai's offensive was strong, it was slightly hesitant due to Yamato Masato's decisive response. Masato Yamato seized this momentary opportunity, and his infantry took a step forward and became a step, forming a threat to Fujiwara's camp. Then, his Keima deftly jumped into Fujiwara Hoshikai's defense, tipping the balance of the situation.

In the next few rounds, Masato Yamato showed the true essence of his chess skills. He was like a carp swimming upstream, stabilizing the situation step by step. His flying and cornering came into play. Their coordination was exquisite, and they continuously threatened Fujiwara Xinghai's Tamaki, forcing the opponent to spread their attention and make the defense stretched.

As time went by, the situation gradually became a stalemate. Although Fujiwara Hoshikai had the offensive advantage, Masato Yamato had cleverly switched from defense to offense, and his pieces gradually occupied a favorable position. After a series of subtle moves of chess pieces, Masato Yamato successfully forced Fujiwara Hoshiumi's general into a relatively narrow space, and the two sides began a tug-of-war.
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