Chapter 2390
The Problem of Understanding the World
"Dad, why would those people do that?" He Ping, who always thought of himself as a gentle and refined gentleman, also broke down in his guard, and when he spoke to He Yuzhu, he even had a mournful face.
He didn't understand why, even though his seniors and coaches had previously considered his retirement a great loss to the Go world.
But now, He Yuzhu is merely throwing out a professional competition.
Those people immediately changed their tune.
They all wished he would resign today so that the professional competition could be held tomorrow.
Looking at his son's bitter face, He Yuzhu couldn't help but smile gently.
He looked at He Ping and said, "Isn't this the result you wanted?"
"You insist on having those two coaches, arguing with Dad until your face turns red, practically ready to fight him to the death!"
"No, it just doesn't feel right," He Ping said, shaking his head in distress.
He Yuzhu shook his head and said with a laugh, "If we're talking about what's wrong, then any industry that doesn't produce anything and can't generate its own profits, and any so-called professional practitioners in that industry, is wrong."
What do you think?
Has Go created any productive value for the world?
Can it produce food, or can it be used to make tools?
There is nothing.
Then what's the point of your existence as professional Go players? ...
He Ping, holding up his little head, suddenly went into a daze.
He really couldn't answer the question He Yuzhu asked.
He could certainly say that the existence of Go enriches the human spirit, and that ordinary people can learn many truths about life and conduct through Go.
But the reality is that his father, as a seasoned 'educator', must also understand this principle.
He Yuzhu will inevitably use the fallacy that other industries can also do this to refute his argument.
For example, Chinese chess and international chess are also options.
However, there are far fewer people working in these two fields in China than in Go.
Fewer people means less burden on the country.
An industry that doesn't create value naturally needs as few people as possible.
"Can't figure it out, can you?"
No matter what reason you come up with, there are always other industries that can replace it.
Therefore, this industry cannot rely solely on government subsidies if it wants to survive in the long term.
Its economic value must be visible to those above.
I bet your teachers have already considered this issue.
Only the economic and social value they create becomes increasingly significant.
Then the environment for this industry to thrive will become larger and larger.
What your father did was provide your coaches with fertile ground for their work.
Just before you left, your two coaches were reluctant to part with you, saying that if you continue to study Go diligently, you will surely become a master.
Second brother, if you want to back out, it's not too late.
I can take back my previous idea and let you continue playing chess.
"Does that mean you won't sponsor this competition anymore, Dad?" He Ping asked hesitantly.
“If Dad doesn’t do it, someone else will.”
If Dad can think of this kind of business competition, others can too.
"There are ready-made examples of people living comfortably." He Yuzhu shrugged, giving He Ping a cold answer.
These words show that what He Ping considered to be his contributions were not as important as he thought.
He Yuzhu had no intention of hurting his son.
But that's just how many things are.
He Ping believes that what he is doing now is great.
But in a few years, the Go world might forget about him.
If the Go competition hosted by Zhang Chaoyang is successful.
Perhaps the Go community will recognize Zhang Chaoyang as the godfather of Go's prosperity.
At that time, He Ping was just an ordinary person who had once been a professional Go player. No one is absolutely important; this was the first lesson He Yuzhu taught his son, who was about to enter society.
"Dad, are you trying to discourage me?" He Ping said, looking aggrieved.
Looking at his son's adorable face, He Yuzhu couldn't help but laugh again.
He got up, sat down next to his son, put his arm around He Ping's neck, and said, "Dad just wanted to tell you that, apart from certain things that exist as symbols..."
In any industry, most people are unimportant.
Just like how a father is to the CNC machine tool industry.
When my father was learning to cook, the last thing my master taught me before I graduated was, "Just focus on cooking, don't worry about the guests."
Later, my father didn't become a cook; instead, he went into another industry.
Father also realized a truth. ..."
At this point, He Yuzhu stared blankly at He Ping and said, "Just do good deeds and don't worry about the future!"
If you believe something is right, then do it and don't care what others think.
Isn't that what Dad has done all these years?
In those industries, nowadays, few ordinary people remember who their fathers were.
But those people got their jobs because of their fathers.
Local governments have gained fiscal revenue and created social value through this industry.
So Dad always felt that what he did was worthwhile.
He Ping's body softened; he realized this was the first time he had been so close to his father since he grew up.
In life, one faces many challenges.
In each level, everyone believed they had made the right choice.
Of course, some choices, when viewed in a few years or decades, may lead to regret.
He Ping initially thought he was quite great, but later, after hearing He Yuzhu's explanation, he became very conflicted.
But ultimately!
What kind of world is the Go world that he insists on?
He never really understood.
It was just him and his fellow apprentices, working behind closed doors, a harmonious little circle.
Or should we do it like He Yuzhu did, making this pie bigger and bigger, so that more and more practitioners and enthusiasts will join?
The number of geniuses being discovered is also increasing!
Although these are two different paths, they are both ultimately the reality of development.
If we only rely on the dozen or so people supported by the Go teams of each provincial and municipal sports academies.
In fact, He Ping understood the drawbacks of this approach.
Just like with his senior brother Nie, when he faced off against Nie, he really didn't have any desire to win or lose.
Why?
Isn't it just because they learned chess under the same master?
Without competition, there is no progress.
It's that simple.
"Dad, was my effort worthwhile?" He Ping sat up straight and asked in a muffled voice.
"That depends on your own opinion!" He Yuzhu replied briefly.
“I think so!” He Ping grinned.
At this moment, his expression finally became lively, befitting his age.
"Son, do you want to go out and take a look?" He Yuzhu asked abruptly.
This is something He Yuzhu has been thinking about.
He wasn't thinking about sending He Ping abroad to study or anything like that.
If this child wants to focus on studying a particular industry, he can learn it well and achieve considerable success.
Therefore, He Yuzhu doesn't need to worry about his academic accumulation.
The only thing He Yuzhu needed to worry about was his understanding of the world. (End of Chapter)