There must be something wrong with me-Chapter 692 - 258: Karmic Cleanup Plan (Part 3)

'Is it... Captain Zhou... Captain Li?' Huang Yuansi saw them and immediately stood at attention, just like an elementary school student seeing a teacher and lining up to welcome them.

And did not dare to speak.

"Oh, Xiao Huang." The elderly Captain Zhou saw Huang Yuansi and recalled him with some impression, and couldn't help asking:

"How is it? I remember you've been here for a month. Are you getting used to living here?"

"Thanks to you... I'm getting used to it..." Huang Yuansi displayed a charming smile while greeting politely.

He gave off a feeling of forming friendships with gentlemen, rather than mere flattery.

"As long as you're accustomed, that's good. I have other matters to attend to." Captain Zhou nodded with a smile. Although he didn't dislike Huang Yuansi, he wasn't eager for a long conversation either.

The greeting just now was purely out of politeness.

Yet the middle-aged Captain Li beside him only glanced at Huang Yuansi, nodded slightly, and considered it as a greeting.

Captain Li was from the Extraordinary Department, responsible for overseeing manufacturing, finance, and so on.

Now, encountering Huang Yuansi, Captain Li's silence and absence of "Hello, I am so-and-so" was already a great thing.

If he really began speaking a lot, one would have to accompany him to address matters.

Huang Yuansi was quite intimidated by Captain Li, so seeing him remain silent, he naturally refrained from engaging further.

Including everyone else in the compound.

After seeing that they did not wish to converse more, Huang Yuansi also dared not inquire further.

A newcomer must act like a newcomer.

Huang Yuansi knew he had just stepped into this 'endpoint' and was aware of those who had reached this level before; they were exceptionally influential predecessors.

Thus.

After seeing the two depart.

Huang Yuansi naturally watched them leave with his gaze; it's the normal etiquette when seeing senior figures, without any breach of decorum, unnecessary concealment.

And also after the two had left.

Huang Yuansi continued walking in the compound, bypassing a pavilion ahead.

Speaking of this compound, it is small but, compared to today's extraordinary realm, the distance covered in one step feels tiny.

Yet in reality, it is no different from previous upscale communities, with even a small garden in the center.

By normal walking, one would take at least five minutes to go from Building No. 1 to Building No. 50, following the planned community paths.

Though Huang Yuansi's Constitution was at 57, he still maintained a normal walking speed.

Occasionally encountering playing children.

He would stop to watch, mainly to see their parents appear to recognize whose children they were.

So, when establishing connections through children, at least they could find the right people, avoiding any mix-ups.

Huang Yuansi was quite studious in such matters.

Along with other methods, he pondered thoroughly, almost listing a networking plan more detailed than his superconductor production plan.

To please those above and manage those below, there's no reason for failure.

Of course, he knew he had encountered only 'kind benefactors', and not a wrongdoer.

Otherwise, being noticed, he'd be done.

Getting through without any mishaps was all down to favorable circumstances.

Otherwise, having talent alone is useless.

The world has countless people more capable than him, like carp crossing the river.

Yet Huang Yuansi also knew having only luck wasn't enough, he needed corresponding skill to seize this rare opportunity.

This had always been his principle: Skill and luck coexist.

Moreover, as he turned past the garden, passing a small pavilion.

He suddenly saw a legendary figure in the community, 'President Wang, Master Wang!'

Meanwhile, Master Wang was alone in the pavilion, engaging in virtual learning while setting up chess pieces, enjoying self-entertainment.

'Once I learn a few moves, I'll practice with Old Zhang...' Master Wang was secretly acquiring knowledge to catch Zhang Feng off guard.

A hundred meters away.

After seeing Master Wang, Huang Yuansi was momentarily dumbfounded.

Because this was indeed a major figure of the Martial Arts Department!

Not only was he the chief instructor, but also a friend of a trailblazer!

The status of a trailblazer's friend was evidently invaluable.

Comparisons such as touching the Celestial Court or being a close friend of the Celestial Emperor seemed laughable.

However, seeing Master Wang concentrating on learning, Huang Yuansi didn't know how to greet him.

At this moment, he was so anxious it was as if he was scratching his head.

'Hmm?' Master Wang, who was engrossed in chess, upon hearing the approaching footsteps, glanced at the passing Huang Yuansi.

"I see you occasionally glancing at the chessboard, do you know how to play?"

"Me?" Upon hearing 'President Wang' calling out, Huang Yuansi paused, not reacting at all.

Because he never expected this great figure to address him proactively.

"If you know, come try it." Master Wang simply wanted to find someone to practice with and hone his chess skill.

"Alright... alright..." Huang Yuansi, having learned interpersonal skills naturally knew a bit of various arts.

Not to mention chess, enjoyed by all before reaching the extraordinary stage.

However, playing chess with President Wang?

He truly hadn't anticipated it. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

He was also contemplating about luck just now, but suddenly a 'heaven-sent opportunity' arose!

'Should I lose... or should I win...'

And at the moment of sitting opposite Master Wang.

Before even touching a chess piece, Huang Yuansi was already calculating various strategies.

Among the seemingly two outcomes of winning or losing, in his mind, there were also options like 'feign incompetence or decisively win'.

Should Master Wang be significantly skilled at chess, he would need to rearrange, ensuring President Wang's enjoyment.

Just like when he once played table tennis with a mentor and lost despite giving his all.