Being a Scientist Is Just My Job, Call Me the Neighborhood Triple Crown Champion

A scientist? No, no, I'm just a poor office worker.

I work so I don't become a useless wreck. Just look at the landlord, who even opens a breakfast shop.

But working all the time is just plain crazy.

The best part of life is what you do after work.

Lu Yu, hailed as the greatest scientist of the century, holds up the bucket awarded to the champion at his neighborhood's chess tournament.

Asked by a reporter, he replies, "There's something wrong with you if you're not eager to get off work. I'm just a miserable office worker. What's wrong with leaving early?"

At a certain research institute.

Director: "Where's Lu Yu? Where has he run off to this time?"

Researcher: "He said today is Saturday, his day off, and he's going to take part in a very important competition."

Director: "The one held by the International Atomic Energy Agency?"

Researcher: "No, the neighborhood's third chess tournament. Lu Yu says he's going for his third championship."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.