Chapter 624 King Residence

This time, Ouyang Duo didn’t need to wait for an hour to see Nan Zhengde upon arriving at the Nan Residence.

Nan Zhengde had asked his housekeeper to set a chair in the garden, and there he was, bathing in the sunlight as he sat on the chair.

There was a small wooden table placed beside him, and atop the table was a chessboard as well as a pot of tea.

Seeing that Ouyang Duo had arrived, Nan Zhengde motioned for his housekeeper to bring an extra chair, a teacup, and a plate of snacks.

“You look like you’re in a good mood, Mr. Nan. Are you playing chess alone?” asked Ouyang Duo with a smile.

“People often assume that chess involves two players competing with one another, but when you’re playing alone, you tend to see things clearer.”

“Oh? That’s quite an interesting perception you have there, Mr. Nan. However, chess is used to determine victory. Only when two people compete can there be a loser and a winner. Can you see who’s the winner just by playing on your own?”

“That’s just a misconception. People tend to think that losing is an embarrassment, but that’s not the case. A person who’s truly powerful won’t lose to anyone else, and if they do lose, it would be to themselves. Except for one’s own self, no one in this world can truly beat us. Hence, life is just like chess. The person you’re competing with is actually yourself.”

A smile played on Nan Zhengde’s lips as he took a sip of tea and glanced at Ouyang Duo.

Similarly, Ouyang Duo was also observing the older man.

Regardless of how open-minded and forgiving he is, I doubt he’d be so calm and collected if he found out about Nan Chen’s death. It seems like he doesn’t know yet, so this makes things much easier for me.

“You’re very wise, Mr. Nan. However, I’m just an ordinary person and only know how to compete, for I have little understanding of such profound theories. In my opinion, a loss is a loss, and a win is a win. One must acknowledge both their wins and losses. If the loser doesn’t acknowledge the fact that they’ve lost, then the winner wouldn’t be able to feel happy about their win. In that case, what is there to live for?” queried Ouyang Duo.

prime. You’re in your prime, while I’ve

Nan. One of these days, I’ll bring you to a quiet and serene

are you planning on sending me to, Duo? I’ve done everything you’ve asked, so I hope you won’t put an old man

remaining years in peace. As for the

eyes. “You’re not talking about a graveyard,

truly want to send you to a place where you can live comfortably and peacefully. You won’t have to worry about the Nan family’s affairs. You can drink tea, play chess, and contemplate the great

laughed. “In that case, thank

his heart upon seeing how at ease Nan Zhengde

on the verge of losing control over Nanshi Corporation? Has he gotten to a point where he no longer cares about status or power? That doesn’t seem right. Nanshi Corporation is the family business he painstakingly built from the ground up, and he’s been protecting it his entire life. Now that he’s about to lose it all, how can he not feel an ounce of anxiety or worry?

Duo’s mind, and he couldn’t resist asking, “Mr. Nan, is the share transfer agreement about

All I want is for your friends to save Nan Chen as soon as possible so I

sighed and continued, “At this point, I don’t care about anything else. At death, we take away nothing, and what isn’t meant to be ours will eventually be lost. All these materialistic things don’t

wise as you are, and I still have much to learn from you. Perhaps when I reach your age, I’ll also be able to see things in a

Zhengde didn’t fail to notice that Ouyang Duo’s words were laced

he didn’t mind and simply maintained a smile on his face. “You’re not here to talk about winning or losing, are you? What else do you need

thing I need your help

“What is it?”

he doesn’t have a position within the company. I feel that’s rather inappropriate for someone of his status. Mr. Nan, can I trouble you to arrange for Zhiyuan to join Nanshi Corporation as the deputy CEO? This way, Zhiyuan can assist Nan Xing, and I’m confident that Nanshi Corporation

in Nan Zhengde’s expression, and it didn’t go unnoticed by

Nan? Zhiyuan is your son. Could you bear to continue shutting him out like

hold him in high regard. Back then, he was fired from the company because of a mistake he made. If you want me to hire him again, doesn’t that mean I’d be

he continued, “Since Nan Xing is the CEO, you should leave this matter to him. I’m no longer meddling in the affairs of Nanshi Corporation, for I have neither the shares nor the position to do so.

his own father to join the company, his reputation would be tainted as people would assume he’s guilty of nepotism. You’ve managed the company for many years. Surely you understand where I’m coming from. Hence, in my opinion, it would be more appropriate for you to

words, Ouyang Duo would not take no for an answer, nor

Nan Zhengde’s eyes. “All right, I’ll have a discussion

that case, I’ll leave you to it and take my

female chefs cook extremely delicious meals, and our female housekeepers are great servers as well,” said Nan Zhengde with a

a moment. “What do you

our female employees for great dinner service. You should get on with your work,

“Okay. Thanks, Mr. Nan.”

and glanced around the garden. “This garden is beautiful and

Nan Zhengde’s gaze turned icy, for

place for retirement. I’m afraid it’s not suitable for an elderly like you, Mr. Nan. How about I manage the villa

going overboard! He’s already usurped my company, and now

it, you can have it. By the way, a Feng Shui master once said that only members of the Nan family can live in this residence. If anyone else tries to live here, they might encounter misfortune upon misfortune.

and waved while sending his guest

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